Education 9 June 2020 GMB ‘pleased government considering staff and pupil… Further reopening must be guided by science, underpinned by real efforts to minimise risk, says GMB…
Education 1 June 2020 More than 80% of parents not sending children back… More than 80% of parents don’t intend to send their children back to school today, a GMB poll…
Education 29 May 2020 Government's wider reopening of schools is disappointing GMB is ‘disappointed’ the Government is ploughing ahead with plans to open schools more widely…
Education 13 May 2020 Unions set out five tests government and colleges must… Staff and student safety must be guaranteed before colleges can reopen, said trade unions today as…
Education 13 May 2020 Children's home workers sacked while sick with Covid-19 GMB has hit out at Priory group after a children’s worker was sacked whilst sick with Covid-19.
Education 13 May 2020 Reopening schools risks playing 'Russian Roulette'… The Secretary of State said he’s is being guided by the evidence - we demand to see the evidence.
Education 13 May 2020 96% of school staff worried reopening schools will… In survey of over 14,000 staff only 0.6% think social distancing possible with very young children.
Education 12 May 2020 Northampton nursery caught trying to sack key workers GMB Union won’t let our members be bullied out the door by holiday-home executives say GMB Union.
Education 8 May 2020 Wider schools reopening needs science-based approach GMB members in schools are genuinely frightened for themselves, their loved ones, pupils and…
Education 14 April 2020 Colleagues 'heartbroken' after coventry mum dies of… Workmates and students are in mourning after learning mentor Carole Flynn, 54, passed away on 2nd…
Education 7 April 2020 No PPE requirement in schools 'endangers lives' Government must change course over personal protection equipment, cleaning equipment, and funding.
Education 18 March 2020 Emergency school closures 'must be done with workers… GMB, the union for school support staff, has called on the Department for Education to engage…