GMB, Union Dues and Equal Pay



Here's a copy of a letter a reader sent me recently in which the GMB threatens to stop representing someone on whose behalf the union has been pursuing an equal pay claim.

Now I could see the reason for this if the person simply decided to stop being a union member, but in this case I understand that the woman left her council employment for another job where there is no point being a member of the GMB.

The same would be true if someone stopped working altogether or retired from their job, for example, so this all sounds rather harsh and punitive if you ask me. 



Dear Sir/Madam

GMB Equal Pay Claim

Our records show that you have lapsed in your membership of GMB Scotland. For us to continue to represent you legally in a claim for Equal Pay, as per GMB's rule book, you have to be a financial member of GMB.

Should you wishful us to continue representing you please contact our membership department to reinstate your subscriptions to GMB, and possibly complete a legal mandate to pay back arrears (amounts will vary depending on circumstances). Please contact Fiona on 0141 352 8122 or Claire on 0141 352 8154 who will assist you.

If you have been in touch with GMB to address the issue, please disregard this letter.

We look forward to hearing from you 

Regards



GMB Scotland 


  

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