"Our members have drawn a line in the sand and crossing it into the private sector through the Trust creating a WOS is a step to far", says GMB Southern

“This is a good result for the members, and really shows what results you can achieve when you stand together, united against your employer”, says GMB Southern

Our members know the WOS will diminish the service they provide, they know it will endanger the patients they look after, and they certainly know that they see their own terms…

“It seems that the cleaners are being treated as ‘second class’ workers who should be seen but never heard”, says GMB Southern

“The Trust are fooling no one in trying to convince staff that they will benefit from being transferred to the private sector”, says GMB Southern

“Biffa are now refusing to talk to the GMB locally and therefore we have no option other than to take direct action to protect our members", says GMB Southern

“The poor performance of Amey is nothing more than shambolic management”, says GMB Southern

“This is a huge improvement for members as a result of taking action”, says GMB Southern

“At this time, the mandate from the GMB members is to retract from the NJC”, says GMB Southern