NewsSupport About Our Union Campaigns Contact My GMB Join UNION Search form Search HomeNews Serco Sandwell strike ends in ‘stunning’ victory for workers and public 01 Dec 2021 Article By GMB Union @GMB_union Press Office 07958 156846 press.office@gmb.org.uk Member requiring help? Click to contact your local GMB Region info@gmb.org.uk Printable PDF The long-running strike at Serco Sandwell involving more than 130 refuse workers has ended after the firm committed to cleaning up its public Household Recycling Centre More than 90 per cent of worker voted to accept the firm’s offer to make the Shidas Lane site safe. The deal also included a pay rise and moving many agency workers onto permanent contracts. Serco has assured workers bullying and harassment will not be tolerated in any form and will be dealt with in a timely manner. Justine Jones, GMB Organiser said: “This is a stunning victory for the public and for our members. “We’ve won the fight to keep people safe and secured new permanent jobs just in time for Christmas – all whilst avoiding disruption in the festive period. “Thanks to the people of Sandwell for their hearty support and to the workers who stood firm for each other. 01 Dec 2021 Hydrogen can save 100,000 jobs, GMB tells Keir Starmer GMB boss and Labour leader head to Rouch gas storage facility in Yorkshire 01 Dec 2021 Hydrogen can save 100,000 jobs, GMB tells Keir Starmer GMB boss and Labour leader head to Rouch gas storage facility in Yorkshire 01 Dec 2021 Berkshire hospitals strike called off after 'massive victory' This dispute has shown GMB Union members by standing united and determined they can win Power station stand-off 'risks blackouts' Prime minister must step in and put energy security ahead of market dogma 01 Dec 2021 People's Covid Enquiry: Govt must take responsibility for excess deaths Ministers failed to grasp the scale of their own incompetence 01 Dec 2021 Social care white paper 'like groundhog day' Care workers told they must wait even longer for any real change 01 Dec 2021 Serco Sandwell strike ends in ‘stunning’ victory for workers and public Industrial action officially called off after firm commits to making Sandwell tip site safe for public 01 Dec 2021 Dozens strike at Doosan Babcock in Tipton Dozens of GMB Union members at the engineering firm Doosan Babcock in Tipton have walked out for the second consecutive month after negotiations with management failed in September. 30 Nov 2021 NHS pay 'no new money' letter leaves bitter taste Ministers can find billions for crony contracts, but no new cash for NHS workers 30 Nov 2021 Pay justice for Nottingham tram workers Following a ballot of GMB members employed by NTL (Nottingham Trams Limited), a last minute pay offer issued by company top brass has been overwhelmingly rejected by Nottingham’s tram workers. Join us and become a GMB member today. Join today! GMB Union About us How we work Statement on Modern Slavery Jobs Need support? Coronavirus advice Training and Learning Contact us Work issues Activity Latest news Campaigns Our networks Research & Policy Hub MyGMB Login Join the family Legal & Privacy Web accessibility tools GMB 2020, all rights reserved Terms and Conditions | Built by 89up By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing our use of cookies. Review our cookies policy for more information. Accept & Close