Posted: 27th January 2021
ONS analysis found security guards had one of the highest fatality rates for men
GMB understands that since the start of the pandemic there have been at least 4 G4S security guard deaths on the Job Centre contract.
The call comes as the ONS released devastating covid death figures which show there had been 143 fatalities in the security sector alone.
Posted: 22nd January 2021
G4S have now started to apply changes to Annual Leave entitlement and have made the change from days to hours for employees.
G4S state that due to some of the changes they are still working through, only standard holiday entitlements are showing in the system. G4S are aware that holiday entitlements may be incorrect for…
Posted: 22nd January 2021
Please see attached the GMB’s ‘opinion’ on the potential take over of G4S by Allied Universal. We have said in the opinion that we would like to meet with Allied as soon as possible, we will follow this up with an invitation to Allied to meet with GMB representatives.
Posted: 8th January 2021
To All GMB members at Serco Pecs,
It has come to my attention that members are being told by management that they should ignore the NHS track and trace instructions to self isolate and return to work. If you are instructed to self isolate you must, there are no exceptions.
As well as having a…
Posted: 14th December 2020
Safe Secure Flexible Working Agreement: Clusters
To All GMB Members at Serco Pecs
It has come to my attention that members are being told by management that changes to clusters have been agreed by the Unions.
This is absolutely NOT the case.
As GMB originally advised the Company; under the Safe Secure Flexible Working Agreement,…
Posted: 10th December 2020
Dear GMB member,
The GMB is inviting you to a mass virtual workplace meeting with the Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions Jonathan Reynolds.
The meeting will take place 9.00 am – 9.50 am on Wednesday 16th December. You can register here:
https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M9yxjPHbT3uMQ4mE8x7yTA
We want you to take your case to parliament and tell Therese…
Posted: 10th December 2020
ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT – BALLOT RESULTS
Dear GMB member,
A recent vote of GMB members concerning changes to Annual Leave entitlement resulted in an overwhelming rejection of the changes – 90% of our voting members voted to reject.
We have communicated this to G4S who have informed us that they will press ahead with the…
Posted: 26th November 2020
WEBINAR: WEDNESDAY 2ND DECEMBER 9-9:30AM & THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER 7-7:30pm
Dear GMB member
There is a lot going on in the DWP contract; extended opening hours, changes to start and finish times and pay talks. We know there is a lot of confusion.
On Wednesday 2nd December 9-9:30 and Thursday 3rd December at 7-7:30pm we are hosting a webinar to support and update all…
Posted: 25th November 2020
Dear GMB member,
I’m writing to update you on a number of key issues on the PECS 4 Contract:
Posted: 19th November 2020
Dear GMB member
We know how many of you are feeling about the imposition of Saturday (and eventually) evening working.
The GMB is opposing these changes as strongly as possible.
We have asked for the status quo to be maintained while we escalate the issue through the Disputes Resolution Procedure as per the terms of…