1. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work Welcome to the GMB The union for School Support Staff

2. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work GMB is one of the largest trade unions in the UK. We represent over 610,000 members in every industry and sector.

3. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work GMB recovers £1 million each week for its members GMB members are less likely to be injured at work than non- union members GMB members enjoy better terms and conditions than non- union members.

4. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work Look what GMB can do for you Representation in your workplace Health & safety in your workplace Legal backing Education & training Better living standards Equality and respect.

5. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work School Support Staff Negotiating Body Support staff wanted their own negotiating body Years of trade union pressure resulted in the formation of SSSNB - gaining legal status Body due to submit proposals for national conditions framework/national core contract June 2010 – new government elected SSSNB put into the long grass FOCUS NOW ON ACADEMIES!!

6. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work Academies 2 weeks after the general election government writes to all schools - invite to apply for academy status Government offer head teachers: 1.Freedom from local authority control 2.Ability to set own pay and conditions 3.Ability to change length of school day/term Reverse of SSSNB - proposals will lead to weakening of terms & conditions Salaries, hours, pensions, redeployment - all under threat

7. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work False Allegations 1 in 3 of all staff in schools have had a false allegation made against them Staff affected say their lives were shattered because of false claims GMB calls for head teachers to support staff under investigation If an allegation is made against you then you need a solicitor – we will provide one Never attend an interview alone or accept a caution – your career will be over!

8. the union for school support staff GMB : BRITAIN’S GENERAL UNION tel: 0845 337 7777 – www.gmbyorkshire.org.uk protecting you @ work 610,000 individuals…. United in one voice Join GMB Today!