Last year staff won dramatic improvements in parental pay and leave. The commitments on equal pay gaps were not as solid, and we want them to be fully implemented. TfGM’s gender pay gap continues to deteriorate, and we want reporting and action on ethnicity and disability pay gaps too.
- TfGM staff vote for action and the first strikes are calledTfGM staff in both UNISON and Unite have voted for industrial action. The first strike days have been announced.
- TfGM unions ballot members for action over payUNISON and Unite, the unions at Transport for Greater Manchester, are both balloting members on industrial action in a dispute over the April 2025 pay claim. Details of the claim and much more can be found on stopthedrop.uk. Ballot papers are being posted out to Unite members on 10 September 2025 and to UNISON members… Read more: TfGM unions ballot members for action over pay
- 2025 pay claim submittedKey points in the claim include an increase to all pay points of 5% plus inflation, a reduction in hours without loss of pay to enable a four-day week, and improvements to staff travel.
- Getting family friendlierSince the strikes in December 2024 TfGM has been working with UNISON and Unite on new family friendly policies. The details are still being finalised, but the proposed improvements are dramatic and represent a real achievement by all those involved. Further policies (neonatal, baby loss, fertility treatment and shared leave) are expected to be discussed,… Read more: Getting family friendlier
- TfGM is not family friendly enoughRights for new parents are extremely poor and outdated, with a big impact on staff starting families.
- Get ballot-ready!Union members voted by a large majority to reject the pay offer and that they were prepared to take sustained action in pursuit of a better offer. The latest Stop the Drop flier explains what you need to do now, whether you are a member or not. Click the image to read more.
- 2024 pay offer REJECTEDUnion members rejected the pay offer by a large majority. Preparations for statutory industrial action ballots have begun.
- A shorter working week would offset the loss of wellbeing timeA Project Manager explains the importance of time off when caring for loved ones and dealing with bereavement.
- Paternity leave no better than at WetherspoonsAssistant Project Manager Recardo Nguty explains how his paternity leave at TfGM was identical to his experience at Wetherspoons.
- What are pay gaps and why do they matter?What are pay gaps, what causes them, and what should TfGM be doing?