GMB Union
@gmb.org.uk
Organising and campaigning to #MakeWorkBetter. Winning for members since 1889.
Promoted by GMB union, 22 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD
Promoted by GMB union, 22 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD
This week is #HeartUnions Week🧡
By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏
Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏
Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 AM
This week is #HeartUnions Week🧡
By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏
Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏
Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
BREAKING 🚨: Barnsley NHS staff ready to strike in response to fire and rehire threat 🙌
97% backed strike action - in a ballot of more than 600 workers 🪧
97% backed strike action - in a ballot of more than 600 workers 🪧
February 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
BREAKING 🚨: Barnsley NHS staff ready to strike in response to fire and rehire threat 🙌
97% backed strike action - in a ballot of more than 600 workers 🪧
97% backed strike action - in a ballot of more than 600 workers 🪧
February is LGBT+ History Month - a time for us to celebrate the progress we've made and reflect on the battles to be won.
GMB will always be a proud and loud voice for equality 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#LGBTHistoryMonth
GMB will always be a proud and loud voice for equality 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#LGBTHistoryMonth
February 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM
February is LGBT+ History Month - a time for us to celebrate the progress we've made and reflect on the battles to be won.
GMB will always be a proud and loud voice for equality 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#LGBTHistoryMonth
GMB will always be a proud and loud voice for equality 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#LGBTHistoryMonth
People will be outraged at bill rises when water infrastructure is collapsing around our ears.
The water companies say the increases will lead to billions of investment.
We need to see this delivered, or customers will demand money back.
The water companies say the increases will lead to billions of investment.
We need to see this delivered, or customers will demand money back.
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
People will be outraged at bill rises when water infrastructure is collapsing around our ears.
The water companies say the increases will lead to billions of investment.
We need to see this delivered, or customers will demand money back.
The water companies say the increases will lead to billions of investment.
We need to see this delivered, or customers will demand money back.
BREAKING 🚨: More than 600 workers in Barnsley NHS start industrial action ballot after fire and rehire threat 🙅
The trust wants to impose new contracts on staff - including nurses - to:
☕ stop paid breaks
💷 increase shift length without pay rises
The trust wants to impose new contracts on staff - including nurses - to:
☕ stop paid breaks
💷 increase shift length without pay rises
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
BREAKING 🚨: More than 600 workers in Barnsley NHS start industrial action ballot after fire and rehire threat 🙅
The trust wants to impose new contracts on staff - including nurses - to:
☕ stop paid breaks
💷 increase shift length without pay rises
The trust wants to impose new contracts on staff - including nurses - to:
☕ stop paid breaks
💷 increase shift length without pay rises
Amazon slashing 16,000 jobs shows the company for what it is.
They cannot be trusted to do right by working people.
Now is the time for decision makers to see them as what they are.
They cannot be trusted to do right by working people.
Now is the time for decision makers to see them as what they are.
January 28, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Amazon slashing 16,000 jobs shows the company for what it is.
They cannot be trusted to do right by working people.
Now is the time for decision makers to see them as what they are.
They cannot be trusted to do right by working people.
Now is the time for decision makers to see them as what they are.
Eighty one years ago today Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated.
This Holocaust Memorial Day we must remember the importance of standing against prejudice and hate.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
This Holocaust Memorial Day we must remember the importance of standing against prejudice and hate.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Eighty one years ago today Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated.
This Holocaust Memorial Day we must remember the importance of standing against prejudice and hate.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
This Holocaust Memorial Day we must remember the importance of standing against prejudice and hate.
#HolocaustMemorialDay
BREAKING 🚨: ASDA plan to outsource George clothing delivery - risking 1200 jobs 🚛
January 20, 2026 at 3:08 PM
BREAKING 🚨: ASDA plan to outsource George clothing delivery - risking 1200 jobs 🚛
The Government's planned new water regulator must have teeth.
Thousands of customers across the South East have been left without water - leaving staff to pick up the pieces.
Meanwhile the top brass pick up big bonuses for presiding over the whole mess.
This must change.
Thousands of customers across the South East have been left without water - leaving staff to pick up the pieces.
Meanwhile the top brass pick up big bonuses for presiding over the whole mess.
This must change.
January 20, 2026 at 7:18 AM
The Government's planned new water regulator must have teeth.
Thousands of customers across the South East have been left without water - leaving staff to pick up the pieces.
Meanwhile the top brass pick up big bonuses for presiding over the whole mess.
This must change.
Thousands of customers across the South East have been left without water - leaving staff to pick up the pieces.
Meanwhile the top brass pick up big bonuses for presiding over the whole mess.
This must change.
GMB WIN 🚨: Over 4000 Doncaster Council workers are set for a pay rise worth millions 👏
From April staff will have their pay bumped up by 2.5% - reversing a Conservative austerity era cut 💷
From April staff will have their pay bumped up by 2.5% - reversing a Conservative austerity era cut 💷
January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
GMB WIN 🚨: Over 4000 Doncaster Council workers are set for a pay rise worth millions 👏
From April staff will have their pay bumped up by 2.5% - reversing a Conservative austerity era cut 💷
From April staff will have their pay bumped up by 2.5% - reversing a Conservative austerity era cut 💷
GMB WIN: Bromley parking dispute settles as members earn London Living Wage backpay victory 👏
Workers voted overwhelmingly to accept the deal which includes a non-consolidated bonus 🚗
Workers voted overwhelmingly to accept the deal which includes a non-consolidated bonus 🚗
January 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
GMB WIN: Bromley parking dispute settles as members earn London Living Wage backpay victory 👏
Workers voted overwhelmingly to accept the deal which includes a non-consolidated bonus 🚗
Workers voted overwhelmingly to accept the deal which includes a non-consolidated bonus 🚗
Amazon must temporarily close their Coventry warehouse after a TB outbreak.
Preventing a major outbreak is more important than Amazon's profit margins.
Workers must be put onto full sick pay.
Preventing a major outbreak is more important than Amazon's profit margins.
Workers must be put onto full sick pay.
January 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Amazon must temporarily close their Coventry warehouse after a TB outbreak.
Preventing a major outbreak is more important than Amazon's profit margins.
Workers must be put onto full sick pay.
Preventing a major outbreak is more important than Amazon's profit margins.
Workers must be put onto full sick pay.
On this day in 1855 Eleanor Marx, a co-founder of our union, was born.
She was at the forefront of the fight for the 8 hour working day and consistently fought for justice & equality.
Today we celebrate all her achievements 👏
She was at the forefront of the fight for the 8 hour working day and consistently fought for justice & equality.
Today we celebrate all her achievements 👏
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
On this day in 1855 Eleanor Marx, a co-founder of our union, was born.
She was at the forefront of the fight for the 8 hour working day and consistently fought for justice & equality.
Today we celebrate all her achievements 👏
She was at the forefront of the fight for the 8 hour working day and consistently fought for justice & equality.
Today we celebrate all her achievements 👏
BREAKING 🚨: Over 100 workers laid off at Manchester steel firm 🏭
Thomas Storey Fabrications Group factory - which made Bailey bridges for allied troops during World War Two - hasn't given staff hours for over a month 🪖
Thomas Storey Fabrications Group factory - which made Bailey bridges for allied troops during World War Two - hasn't given staff hours for over a month 🪖
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING 🚨: Over 100 workers laid off at Manchester steel firm 🏭
Thomas Storey Fabrications Group factory - which made Bailey bridges for allied troops during World War Two - hasn't given staff hours for over a month 🪖
Thomas Storey Fabrications Group factory - which made Bailey bridges for allied troops during World War Two - hasn't given staff hours for over a month 🪖
Today's record-breaking windfarm auction is good news.
Securing significant investment in clean power is what we need to hit net zero.
This is a golden opportunity to on-shore supply chains and create good jobs across the UK.
We must take it.
Securing significant investment in clean power is what we need to hit net zero.
This is a golden opportunity to on-shore supply chains and create good jobs across the UK.
We must take it.
January 14, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Today's record-breaking windfarm auction is good news.
Securing significant investment in clean power is what we need to hit net zero.
This is a golden opportunity to on-shore supply chains and create good jobs across the UK.
We must take it.
Securing significant investment in clean power is what we need to hit net zero.
This is a golden opportunity to on-shore supply chains and create good jobs across the UK.
We must take it.
BREAKING 🚨: Cow dung could help heat 10 million homes and save thousands of gas jobs, GMB analysis shows.
Cow poo already provides enough energy in the grid to heat over 800,000 homes, set to rise to 1.2m 🐮
Cow poo already provides enough energy in the grid to heat over 800,000 homes, set to rise to 1.2m 🐮
January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING 🚨: Cow dung could help heat 10 million homes and save thousands of gas jobs, GMB analysis shows.
Cow poo already provides enough energy in the grid to heat over 800,000 homes, set to rise to 1.2m 🐮
Cow poo already provides enough energy in the grid to heat over 800,000 homes, set to rise to 1.2m 🐮
By midday today the average fat cat FTSE 100 boss will rake in more than a typical Brit's annual earnings
Workers are still struggling with the cost of living crisis.
That’s why the Employment Rights Act is so crucial: to give people a chance to get the pay they deserve.
Workers are still struggling with the cost of living crisis.
That’s why the Employment Rights Act is so crucial: to give people a chance to get the pay they deserve.
January 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
By midday today the average fat cat FTSE 100 boss will rake in more than a typical Brit's annual earnings
Workers are still struggling with the cost of living crisis.
That’s why the Employment Rights Act is so crucial: to give people a chance to get the pay they deserve.
Workers are still struggling with the cost of living crisis.
That’s why the Employment Rights Act is so crucial: to give people a chance to get the pay they deserve.
BREAKING 🚨: NHS workers launch week-long strike for pension equality 🧑⚕️
Directly employed NHS staff at Airedale hospital get seven times the employer contribution compared to some outsourced staff 🙅
Directly employed NHS staff at Airedale hospital get seven times the employer contribution compared to some outsourced staff 🙅
January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
BREAKING 🚨: NHS workers launch week-long strike for pension equality 🧑⚕️
Directly employed NHS staff at Airedale hospital get seven times the employer contribution compared to some outsourced staff 🙅
Directly employed NHS staff at Airedale hospital get seven times the employer contribution compared to some outsourced staff 🙅
From everyone at GMB - we wish you all the best for 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 7:35 AM
From everyone at GMB - we wish you all the best for 2026!
Wishing everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Wishing everyone celebrating a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
BREAKING 🚨: Almost 40% of school support staff worry about being able to afford Christmas 🎄
And nearly 3/4 bring in food, Christmas clothing and coats for children in their care 🎅
This is why Labour reintroducing the School Support Staff Negotiating Body in 2026 is key 👏
And nearly 3/4 bring in food, Christmas clothing and coats for children in their care 🎅
This is why Labour reintroducing the School Support Staff Negotiating Body in 2026 is key 👏
December 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
BREAKING 🚨: Almost 40% of school support staff worry about being able to afford Christmas 🎄
And nearly 3/4 bring in food, Christmas clothing and coats for children in their care 🎅
This is why Labour reintroducing the School Support Staff Negotiating Body in 2026 is key 👏
And nearly 3/4 bring in food, Christmas clothing and coats for children in their care 🎅
This is why Labour reintroducing the School Support Staff Negotiating Body in 2026 is key 👏
Ambulance workers are worried this festive period.
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
December 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Ambulance workers are worried this festive period.
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
Over 70% of ambulance workers fear burnout.
And nearly half worry about physical attacks.
This Christmastime - think about the ambulance staff who keep us safe - before you do anything daft 🎄🚑
The BMA are offering their own staff just 2%.
All as they are taking their members out on strike over a deal worth more.
It's hypocrisy: pure and simple.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
All as they are taking their members out on strike over a deal worth more.
It's hypocrisy: pure and simple.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
BMA accused of hypocrisy as its own staff threaten to strike over pay
Dispute with clerical staff over below-inflation pay rise comes as NHS resident doctors start BMA-backed strike
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The BMA are offering their own staff just 2%.
All as they are taking their members out on strike over a deal worth more.
It's hypocrisy: pure and simple.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
All as they are taking their members out on strike over a deal worth more.
It's hypocrisy: pure and simple.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Employment Rights Act is a new era for workers in this country.
The biggest step forward for workers rights’ in 50 years.
GMB members’ voices have been at the forefront of making this happen.
This is a huge moment to make work better.
The biggest step forward for workers rights’ in 50 years.
GMB members’ voices have been at the forefront of making this happen.
This is a huge moment to make work better.
December 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Employment Rights Act is a new era for workers in this country.
The biggest step forward for workers rights’ in 50 years.
GMB members’ voices have been at the forefront of making this happen.
This is a huge moment to make work better.
The biggest step forward for workers rights’ in 50 years.
GMB members’ voices have been at the forefront of making this happen.
This is a huge moment to make work better.
Happy Chanukah to everyone celebrating! 🕎
December 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Happy Chanukah to everyone celebrating! 🕎