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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 2d

NEW 🚨: The UK needs more than 350,000 new care workers to hit international safe staffing levels 🧑‍⚕️

We need safe staffing levels in care homes to be enshrined in law.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 2d

BREAKING 🚨: Teesside military paint workers vote to strike 🛩️

GMB members at PPG industries, in Shildon, have been hit with a real terms pay cut 🙅

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 3d

New EU tariffs on steel would be a hammer blow to our steel industry.

The EU is our main export market.

Government must act swiftly to ensure we are given appropriate quotas.

Otherwise, this could be the end of UK steel making.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 3d

BREAKING 🚨: Tower Hamlets school staff facing fire and rehire restructure 🙅

Bonner Primary School’s plans will see 11 staff members lose their jobs - and remaining staff expected to do more work for the same pay 🏫

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 7d

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Jewish community after yesterday’s horrifying terrorist attack.

There is no place for antisemitism on our streets.

We must redouble our efforts to stamp it out across society.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 10d

Investing in shipbuilding.
Investing in our NHS.
Investing in new nuclear.

Add in ending fire and rehire, sick pay for all, and brand new union rights and it’s clear:

this Labour government wants to make our country better.

Let’s get on with it 👏

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 11d

Every child deserves access to the best books.

The chancellor’s commitment to deliver a library in every primary school in England matters 📚

Every school support worker wants to help open children’s imaginations to the worlds inside books - and get them engaged in learning.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 11d

The Chancellor's commitment to buy British is incredible news for our shipbuilders.

For generations, our yards have kept the country safe: from beating the Armada to sinking the Bismarck.

This policy will reinvigorate UK shipyards- and the communities built around them.

#Lab25

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 11d

At Labour Conference?

Want to hear more about how we make the Green transition deliver for workers?

Come along to @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social and @serauk.bsky.social fringe in the environment hub in the ACC - 0930

Hear from @sarahboyack.bsky.social and workers 🌹

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 12d

At Labour Conference?

Want to hear more about how we save our vital ceramics industry?

Come along to the Mersey Suite at the Pullman, 1245 for our fringe

#Lab25

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 12d

Jaguar Land Rover is a British institution. We cannot leave its future to chance.

The Government underwriting a £1.5bn loan to support it is crucial - for the workers and wider supply chain.

The Midlands is at the heart of British manufacturing.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 14d

GMB WIN 🎉: The Health Secretary has limited NHS outsourcing after meeting striking GMB members 🪧

More than 180 staff at Airedale Hospital are facing worse pensions, sick pay rates, annual leave and Sunday working enhancements 🏥

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 15d

GMB is nominating Bridget Phillipson, our member of 20 years, for Labour Deputy Leader.

Labour’s pledge to reinstate the School Support Staff Negotiating Body is vital. GMB represents over 100,000 school support staff.

We look forward to Bridget delivering on Labour’s promise.

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 17d

GMB WIN 🎉: Sheffield Council workers have secured a historic equal pay agreement 🙌

The Council will overhaul its pay and grading systems - following a claim first raised by GMB in 2023 🏫

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 18d

Shana tovah u’metukah!

Wishing everyone in GMB and the rest of the country celebrating a happy and healthy new year 🍏🍯

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 23d

BREAKING 🚨: Thousands of North Tyneside council workers to be forced to pay for work parking 🙅

This as Councillors are set to award themselves a £6k pay rise 📈

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 24d

Fight for Ferguson's ferry yard!

We're calling for the famous shipyard to replace the Lord of the Isles ferry.

Allow workers to build a new future.

Sign the petition 👉 bit.ly/48fYPGn

GMB Scotland on X: "Fight for Ferguson's and sign our petition today calling for famous shipyard to replace the Lord of the Isles ferry and allow workers to build a new future. #fightforfergusons https://t.co/5bNCvYFMFd https://t.co/789roYMa6s" / X

Fight for Ferguson's and sign our petition today calling for famous shipyard to replace the Lord of the Isles ferry and allow workers to build a new future. #fightforfergusons https://t.co/5bNCvYFMFd https://t.co/789roYMa6s

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 24d

⚖️ Hillsborough Law enters Parliament today.

Families and campaigners have fought for decades for truth and justice. ✊🕊️

🔗: www.gmb.org.uk/news/hillsbo...

Hillsborough Law welcome afters decades of campaigning

www.gmb.org.uk

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 24d

The Employment Rights Bill is vital for trade union members.

Tory and Lib Dem lords have tried to undermine it. Reform are against it.

Well done to Labour MPs who voted to back the bill tonight.

#EmploymentRightsBill

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Sep 9

Abi Young is our Health and Safety rep at Birmingham Airport.

In a year she has:
📈 more than doubled union membership
✈️ improved working conditions

We couldn't be more proud that she's won H&S rep of the year at #TUC25

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Sep 8

Every NHS worker deserves decent pay.

We need to end outsourcing.

#TUC25

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Sep 8

At TUC Congress?

Want to show solidarity with Ukraine?

Come to this fringe at 5.45 today!

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Sep 8

The school support staff negotiating body will finally bring the recognition vital workers deserve.

These - mostly women - workers are crucial to delivering our children's education.

Labour will reinstate the SSSNB 👏 #TUC25

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GMB London Region @gmblondonregion.bsky.social · Sep 1

✈️ Heathrow workers win with GMB!

Airbase GSE ULD staff stood together, and now have official union recognition. This covers pay, terms & conditions and gives workers:

- A vote on future pay deals
- Elected GMB reps for workplace support
- A stronger voice at work

Together, we make work better. 💪

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Aug 26

Some 500 swimming pools have closed across England since 2010.

This is a terrifying legacy of Conservative austerity: children less likely to learn a valuable life skill.

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