Schools & Academies in England, Member Update – 20 August 2021
Dear Member
We hope this finds you well.
On Monday 23rd August, GMB London Region“s consultation ballot on the NJC Local Government and Schools pay offer will open. Consulting with members about their pay is one of the most important roles of GMB and as a democratic Trade Union, GMB believe it is for our members to decide whether the offer is accepted or rejected.
You will receive a link to access the online ballot, via email or SMS. Workplace ballots will also be taking place alongside the online process and if GMB London will be visiting your school, we will write to you separately, and you can then decide whether you would like to vote online or in- person.
It is important you take part in this consultation ballot, so that you have your say on your pay.
GMB London Region's campaign for the installation of air filtration systems and CO2 monitors in schools is continuing. Late last week, it was announced that 30 schools in Bradford would be taking part in a research project to trial the use of air purifiers. The benefits of ventilation in the control of airborne diseases are already well understood and accepted, and this project should have been undertaken more than a year ago and this delay is not acceptable when protections could be put in place now. Please add your support to our campaign by signing our letter to Gavin Williamson, which can be found at GMB London - Government must fund the installation of CO2 monitors in schools. Please feel free to share this link. This is an important issue for our members in schools and academies, and your support for this campaign is appreciated.
GMB London will contact you again, before September, with advice and guidance for the Autumn Term. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at schoolsteamlondon@gmb.org.uk.
With kind regards
Lisa Bangs, GMB London Region Organiser
Keith Williams, GMB London Region Senior Officer
