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GMB Union North West & Irish
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Organising and campaigning to #MakeWorkBetter. Winning for members since 1889! ✊⚒️

Promoted by GMB union, 22 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD.
Today we honour those who gave their lives so we can live in peace and freedom. We also thank those who serve to protect these values.

We will never forget.
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🚨 Applications Now Open: GRASP

📅 Apply between 3/11 – 5/12 (12 noon)

GRASP supports Ethnically Diverse/Global Majority members to:
🌻 Grow in confidence
🙋 Develop leadership & organising skills
🚩 Step into active roles within their union & workplaces

Details ⬇️
🔗: www.gmb.org.uk/our-union/gr...
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
With gratitude and respect, we remember all who laid down their lives for our country.
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A great start to our Regional Equalities Conference! 🌟

🙌 A huge thanks to our outgoing Equalities Officer
🗳️ Elections & a new constitution 📜
💬 Soapbox speakers tackling the big issues

Energy, solidarity & equality at the heart of our movement! ✊
November 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🎆 Happy Bonfire Night! 🎇

As we celebrate with fireworks and bonfires, let’s remember to look out for one another, including our furry friends who might not enjoy the bangs and flashes as much as we do. 🧡🐾
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Great to be amongst old comrades and friends at @gmbnwi.org.uk’s gas branch meeting on Saturday.

Gas will continue to be at the centre of our energy mix for decades to come.

Thank you to GMB members in gas whose work powers our industries and keeps all of us safe and warm.
November 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our cauldron is bubbling over with union benefits: fair pay, job security, and many more! 🧪💀

This Halloween, there’s no tricks, just treats when you’re part of GMB Union. 🍬

🧡 Join today! 🎃 Click here to explore all our treats: www.gmb.org.uk/about/why-jo...
October 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
These Knowsley Council workers have completed their equal pay forms for pay justice, HAVE YOU? 🤔

‼️ Don't delay, submit yours TODAY!

Full details 👉 gmbnwi.org.uk/knowsley-equ...
October 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Great to be back in Barrow with @gmbnwi.org.uk’s Denise Walker and our fantastic shop stewards.

Huge investment in the skilled workforce on site, with the local Debenhams being converted to train thousands of apprentices.

Great news for the local economy and for our national security.
October 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Our members are our strength.

We are so lucky to have Kelvin on Team GMB 🙌
October 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Curious about GMB Congress? 🤔

🙌 We’ve got all the info you need!

Swipe through our 4 tiles below to get the lowdown 👇
October 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📢 GMB Protest Today

GMB is standing up against Minister John O'Dowd’s decision to uphold a rates policy that hands multi-million pound exemptions to big corporations like:

🐓 Moy Park
⚙️ Caterpillar
🥤 Coca-Cola

While workers and communities continue to struggle. 😠👎
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
✨Wishing a joyful and healthy #Diwali to all who celebrate!

May this season of light bring prosperity, happiness, and peace. 🪔
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Our staff and activists are rocking red today for #WearRedDay! 🟥

Proud to stand together for #AntiRacism and better #Education ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📣 GMB Union is taking on Knowsley Council over equal pay.
Enough is enough.

Our members deserve the same pay for equal work.

Time to make it right. ✊

Full press release: www.gmb.org.uk/news/knowsle...

#EqualPay #PayJustice #Knowsley
October 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day. 🌍

Let’s break the silence, challenge the stigma, and stand together for better mental health at work. 🫶

Whether you're struggling or supporting someone who is, GMB is here—always in your corner. 🧡

👉 gmb.org.uk/campaigns/taking-care/mental-health-matters-support
October 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
🎉 Campaign Day!

A huge shoutout to our existing and new members at:
🚚 Bookers & Sysco Distribution
🚖 Uber
🏥 BFS Healthcare
And many more...
For making today a fantastic success! 🚀

Your energy, collaboration, and commitment truly brought our vision to life. Here's to making work better together! 💪
October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Patricia's journey with GMB Credit Union is one we're proud to share. 💛
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Our thoughts are with the Jewish community after yesterday’s horrifying attack. Antisemitism has no place in our society, and we must stand together to root it out.
October 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🎓 Today we were at Edge Hill University chatting with healthcare students about the power of union membership! 💪

❗Why it matters
🛡How it protects you
⚖️ How it helps build a fairer workplace for all

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, & to our amazing team for making the event possible! 🙌
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
✊Black History Month is here, & GMB is standing firm in power and pride.🟧

It’s a time to honour Black stories, voices and achievements. It’s more than history; it’s about action:
🔴Celebrating excellence
🟡Challenging injustice
🟢Uplifting every voice

Let’s learn, reflect & celebrate together.📚✨
October 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🚨 Reminder: Happening Tomorrow!

Don’t miss out, register while you still can!

More details + register 👇
🚨 A Woman’s Body is Not a Workplace

⏳ 5 weeks to go!

📅 Tues 30 Sept, 12:45PM – Online

🔍 Exploring the realities of sexual exploitation and the wider implications for approaches to the decriminalisation and legalisation of sex work.

More details + register 👇
September 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🎉 We’re proud to support Wear Red Day on Friday, 17 October.

A powerful day of action led by our friends @srtrcengland.bsky.social. 🟥

It’s a chance to stand together, celebrate diversity, and say no to racism! 💪

🔗: youtu.be/rhD_PrJ_HYY?...
SRtRC Huddersfield Showcase
YouTube video by showracismtheredcard
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Celebrating our everyday heroes—Teaching Assistants! 🎉

Your kindness, commitment, and care make classrooms better places to grow and learn. Thank you! 💛

#NationalTADay
September 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
We’ve just wrapped up our pilot programme, building on the Reps Level 1 course, giving trade union reps the tools to lead with confidence and clarity 💪🧠

We explored the history and current challenges of the movement 📚, global organising models 🌍, and studied successful campaigns 🎯
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM