Posted: 24th September 2021
Dear GMB Member
There will shortly be a communication by G4S in relation to the pay talks for this year.
Pay negotiations with G4S have started, however G4S have informed us that due to a lack of interest in the previously advertised positions, new positions will be advertised at the rate of £9.80 per hour…
Posted: 29th July 2021
First of all, I would like to say welcome to all our new members, it’s good to have you on board!
I also wanted to update you on the GMB’s campaign for improved rates of pay for G4S guards in the DWP. Attached below is a copy of a letter I have sent on behalf…
Posted: 29th July 2021
As you will know, the GMB is campaigning for a decent pay rise for G4S’s DWP guards. We want the DWP to fund the contract to ensure all guards are paid Foundation Living Wage rates as a minimum. The current living wage rates are currently £9:50ph and £10:85 in Greater London. These rates rise every…
Posted: 21st May 2021
Your union is holding an election for General Secretary & Treasurer. There are three candidates: Rehana Azam, Giovanna Holt and Gary Smith
Everyone in membership of GMB on 31 March 2021 is entitled to vote in this important election.
The General Secretary & Treasurer is the senior full-time officer in GMB, responsible to the Central…
Posted: 7th April 2021
On the 16th March, North American based, private equity backed security company Allied Universal received the required backing from G4S shareholders to proceed with the takeover of G4S. The takeover will mean that G4S will no longer be a company listed on the stock exchange but will instead become the largest private equity backed employer…
Posted: 11th March 2021
The GMB ballot on the 2020/21 pay deal has now closed.
We know that the 1.63% offer from G4S was disappointing.
The GMB did all we could politically to push the DWP on this issue but in the end the Chancellor’s comprehensive spending review meant that government department’s budgets were being restricted.
This is why…
Posted: 24th February 2021
By now you may have seen the regulated auction process has concluded with a final offer of 245 pence per share from Allied Universal and a final offer of 235 pence per share from GardaWorld. Allied Universal have successfully placed the highest bid for G4S, both offers will now be put to G4S shareholders, 75% of whom need to…
Posted: 16th February 2021
GMB have organised a webinar for G4S members on DWP contract to discuss the 2020-2021 pay offer and ballot
The event takes place on Friday 19th February at 2.30pm and this will also be a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you have with your team.
To join the Webinar please register here:
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Posted: 16th February 2021
GMB have organised a Covid Health and Safety Webinar for security workers, the event is open to non GMB members too.
The event takes place on Thursday 18th February at 2pm and there will be plenty of opportunity for questions.
To join the Webinar please register here:
https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B_jbdq3KS5SquYm2bTLQ3A
Posted: 13th February 2021
GMB, the union for security workers, is demanding assurances that workers terms and conditions are built on in Security giant G4S.
The move will mean…