Working Together in the Norwich area...

Welcome to the Norwich branch (N24) web site. We hope that this site provides you with relevant information on branch meetings and activities.

You can contact the branch via phone on: 07979 684494

News...

Lindsey Oil Refinery

Following on from the successful negotiations that the Union and GMB shop stewards were involved in, they are now recommending a return to work. 

All the dismissals will be rescinded and, all the conditions that we set, for a positive return to work have been set. 

I would like to take this opportunity of thanking everybody that was involved, and particularly thanking shop stewards at Lindsey Oil Refinery and around the rest of the country, for their solidarity and also, the fantastic work done by Shaun Clarkson, John Wilson and lead negotiator, National Secretary Phil Davies who did a magnificent job. 

It is imperative, that we now maintain discipline, as we build up our organisation in preparation for the pay and job security struggle which we must now deal with on a national basis. 

Best wishes. Well done! 

PAUL KENNY, General Secretary

Delivering Equal Treatment for Agency Workers 

This briefing outlines the key issues in the Government consultation paper on the implementing the EU Temporary Agency Worker Directive in the UK which is currently underway.  It is intended to assist union representatives that are attending the series of Government consultation meetings on implementing the Directive that are currently taking place around the country. Read the briefing here

The Destruction of Ian Gibson MP

Martin Booth, former President of Norwich CLP, gives an eyewitness account of how the Labour Party debarred Ian Gibson from standing as a Labour candidate. Read the report here

STUC – ‘Foreign Secretary out of step on
trade union boycott of Israel’

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) today (Wednesday 24 June) rejected the Foreign Office’s “dismay” at trade union’s supporting boycotts of Israel, and suggested this is an indication that the UK Government is out of step with the views of workers on this matter.  Read the report here

New page... Pensioners

Take a look at our latest addition to the website and see a review of the recent SERTUC Pensioners Network Conference Pensioners Page

Any queries are welcomed,  contact the Secretary

Recently updated & new Norwich GMB pages 

"Fact Sheets" page:- 26/06/09, 

 LRD Fact Sheet 25 ( Union reps are tackling climate change )( Average wages fall ) 

"Newsletter" page:- 2/8/08, 

 Latest edition of N24 GMB Newsletter. Issue 10 

Membership updates...... 

If you wish to update your membership details or join the union you can use the links on the "General" page. 

What is your union branch for? 

-We can give you support and advice on work related matters.

-Put you in touch with people who can give support and advice on non-work related matters.

-Help you recruit new members.

-Help you to refer problems or complaints about the union to the correct people.

-Help you if you are ill or lose your job.

-Give you the opportunity to get involved in wider social issues and the wider union movement.

-Allow you to access free or reduced price goods and services.

-Give you the chance to socialize with friendly like-minded people at your branch meetings.

All members welcome to branch meetings...

Next Branch Meeting: 

Weds 2nd September 2009, 

7.30pm - Angel Gardens PH

Next Committee Meeting: Ad Hoc - To be Arranged 

All other Meetings held at the Angel Gardens Public House. Directions

For all of the planned meeting dates click here