GMB Midlands
@gmbmidlands.bsky.social
GMB Trade Union in the Midlands. Campaigning and winning in workplaces. Get GMB on your side today. Promoted by GMB union, 22 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD
This Workers Memorial Day we gathered at GMB in Stoke to commemorate those workers who have lost their lives at work.
Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace.
#IWMD2025
Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace.
#IWMD2025
April 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This Workers Memorial Day we gathered at GMB in Stoke to commemorate those workers who have lost their lives at work.
Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace.
#IWMD2025
Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace.
#IWMD2025
On Workers Memorial Day we remember those who have been killed at work.
We continue the fight for stronger safety laws and stronger union rights to protect workers.
Remember the dead, fight for the living. #IWMD25
We continue the fight for stronger safety laws and stronger union rights to protect workers.
Remember the dead, fight for the living. #IWMD25
April 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM
On Workers Memorial Day we remember those who have been killed at work.
We continue the fight for stronger safety laws and stronger union rights to protect workers.
Remember the dead, fight for the living. #IWMD25
We continue the fight for stronger safety laws and stronger union rights to protect workers.
Remember the dead, fight for the living. #IWMD25
We see you, we support you and we've got your back.
Happy International Trans Day of Visibility. Everyone deserves to be safe, respected and valued, at work and beyond.
GMB Midlands will always fight for equality, fair treatment and dignity for all.
Happy International Trans Day of Visibility. Everyone deserves to be safe, respected and valued, at work and beyond.
GMB Midlands will always fight for equality, fair treatment and dignity for all.
March 31, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We see you, we support you and we've got your back.
Happy International Trans Day of Visibility. Everyone deserves to be safe, respected and valued, at work and beyond.
GMB Midlands will always fight for equality, fair treatment and dignity for all.
Happy International Trans Day of Visibility. Everyone deserves to be safe, respected and valued, at work and beyond.
GMB Midlands will always fight for equality, fair treatment and dignity for all.
Wishing a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating #eidmubarak
March 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Wishing a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating #eidmubarak
Happy Mother's Day from GMB Midlands. And solidarity with all those who find the day difficult too. 🧡
March 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Happy Mother's Day from GMB Midlands. And solidarity with all those who find the day difficult too. 🧡
Derby City Council’s UNFAIR new private hire taxi rules ⬇️
❌ Only virtually brand new cars get new licenses
❌ Risks higher taxi prices for passengers
❌ Cost of net-zero onto working people
❌ Risks putting drivers out of work
More from GMB ⬇️
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
❌ Only virtually brand new cars get new licenses
❌ Risks higher taxi prices for passengers
❌ Cost of net-zero onto working people
❌ Risks putting drivers out of work
More from GMB ⬇️
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
Fears Derby cabbies may quit the job due to 'very strict' new rule
Derby City Council under fire over new taxi licensing policy
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Derby City Council’s UNFAIR new private hire taxi rules ⬇️
❌ Only virtually brand new cars get new licenses
❌ Risks higher taxi prices for passengers
❌ Cost of net-zero onto working people
❌ Risks putting drivers out of work
More from GMB ⬇️
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
❌ Only virtually brand new cars get new licenses
❌ Risks higher taxi prices for passengers
❌ Cost of net-zero onto working people
❌ Risks putting drivers out of work
More from GMB ⬇️
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...
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There is no defence industrial strategy without the ability to make our own steel - nationalise it now.
It’s time to organise and campaign to defend steel-making, jobs and the national interest.
It’s time to organise and campaign to defend steel-making, jobs and the national interest.
British Steel closure threat puts up to 2,700 jobs at risk
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
www.bbc.com
March 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There is no defence industrial strategy without the ability to make our own steel - nationalise it now.
It’s time to organise and campaign to defend steel-making, jobs and the national interest.
It’s time to organise and campaign to defend steel-making, jobs and the national interest.
This is devastating news for the people of Scunthorpe and the whole of UK steelmaking.
But it’s not too late: we urge Jingye and the government to do everything in their power to save this vital domestic industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But it’s not too late: we urge Jingye and the government to do everything in their power to save this vital domestic industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
March 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This is devastating news for the people of Scunthorpe and the whole of UK steelmaking.
But it’s not too late: we urge Jingye and the government to do everything in their power to save this vital domestic industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
But it’s not too late: we urge Jingye and the government to do everything in their power to save this vital domestic industry.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
From our union's very first organising activities and industrial actions we have fought for equality in the workplace. Our co-founder Eleanor Marx started our first all-women's branch in 1889, organising strikes in Northampton and Silvertown.
#IWD2025
#IWD2025
March 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
From our union's very first organising activities and industrial actions we have fought for equality in the workplace. Our co-founder Eleanor Marx started our first all-women's branch in 1889, organising strikes in Northampton and Silvertown.
#IWD2025
#IWD2025
"Working people make Birmingham; now they’re again set to face the brunt of cuts to services."
GMB Union, representing thousands of Birmingham City Council workers, has today responded to the Council’s budget announcements.
GMB Union, representing thousands of Birmingham City Council workers, has today responded to the Council’s budget announcements.
March 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Working people make Birmingham; now they’re again set to face the brunt of cuts to services."
GMB Union, representing thousands of Birmingham City Council workers, has today responded to the Council’s budget announcements.
GMB Union, representing thousands of Birmingham City Council workers, has today responded to the Council’s budget announcements.
🏊♂️ PUBLIC Leisure
🚫 Not PRIVATE PROFIT
Dudley Council spent £27m of public money on our leisure centres, a private firm must not profit.
📢 Join us Monday 5pm -
Outside Dudley Council House
🚫 Not PRIVATE PROFIT
Dudley Council spent £27m of public money on our leisure centres, a private firm must not profit.
📢 Join us Monday 5pm -
Outside Dudley Council House
February 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🏊♂️ PUBLIC Leisure
🚫 Not PRIVATE PROFIT
Dudley Council spent £27m of public money on our leisure centres, a private firm must not profit.
📢 Join us Monday 5pm -
Outside Dudley Council House
🚫 Not PRIVATE PROFIT
Dudley Council spent £27m of public money on our leisure centres, a private firm must not profit.
📢 Join us Monday 5pm -
Outside Dudley Council House
“People were crying – a lot of them live week to week; they might only have £10 left before their next pay.”
More from GMB about why we are fighting for the Stoke Potteries:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More from GMB about why we are fighting for the Stoke Potteries:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘We can’t go back’: Staffordshire firms fight to keep ceramics tradition alive
Royal Stafford is latest in series of closures as rising costs add to pressures on companies in Potteries
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“People were crying – a lot of them live week to week; they might only have £10 left before their next pay.”
More from GMB about why we are fighting for the Stoke Potteries:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More from GMB about why we are fighting for the Stoke Potteries:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
GMB members at Birmingham’s George Dixon Primary school are on strike today.
They’re rejecting the flimsy case for academisation - for workers, pupils and the community.
Are you with us @preetkgillmp.bsky.social?
They’re rejecting the flimsy case for academisation - for workers, pupils and the community.
Are you with us @preetkgillmp.bsky.social?
February 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
GMB members at Birmingham’s George Dixon Primary school are on strike today.
They’re rejecting the flimsy case for academisation - for workers, pupils and the community.
Are you with us @preetkgillmp.bsky.social?
They’re rejecting the flimsy case for academisation - for workers, pupils and the community.
Are you with us @preetkgillmp.bsky.social?
We’re calling time on unsafe working conditions at Mansfield Bus Station. 🚌
We’re demanding @nottscc.bsky.social get serious about better CCTV and lighting.
We took @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to meet GMB members and hear what they had to say. Watch ⬇️
We’re demanding @nottscc.bsky.social get serious about better CCTV and lighting.
We took @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to meet GMB members and hear what they had to say. Watch ⬇️
February 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We’re calling time on unsafe working conditions at Mansfield Bus Station. 🚌
We’re demanding @nottscc.bsky.social get serious about better CCTV and lighting.
We took @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to meet GMB members and hear what they had to say. Watch ⬇️
We’re demanding @nottscc.bsky.social get serious about better CCTV and lighting.
We took @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to meet GMB members and hear what they had to say. Watch ⬇️
We are proud to represent thousands of Apprentice members in industries across our region.
This National @Apprenticeships Week sign up for just £3/mth and start protecting for your career.
#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #HeartUnions
This National @Apprenticeships Week sign up for just £3/mth and start protecting for your career.
#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #HeartUnions
February 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We are proud to represent thousands of Apprentice members in industries across our region.
This National @Apprenticeships Week sign up for just £3/mth and start protecting for your career.
#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #HeartUnions
This National @Apprenticeships Week sign up for just £3/mth and start protecting for your career.
#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #HeartUnions
Make a pledge this #HeartUnions Week.
If you are already a member, ask two of your colleagues if they are union members yet.
If you are already a member, ask two of your colleagues if they are union members yet.
February 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Make a pledge this #HeartUnions Week.
If you are already a member, ask two of your colleagues if they are union members yet.
If you are already a member, ask two of your colleagues if they are union members yet.
83 Stoke pottery workers woke up on Monday with no job.
Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector.
It’s time to back British pottery 🇬🇧
Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector.
It’s time to back British pottery 🇬🇧
February 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
83 Stoke pottery workers woke up on Monday with no job.
Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector.
It’s time to back British pottery 🇬🇧
Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector.
It’s time to back British pottery 🇬🇧
The collapse of Royal Stafford must be a wake up call.
We need action to keep the kilns lit.
That's why David Williams MP (@david4lcs) raised the need to support Stoke's ceramics sector in Parliament today.
We need action to keep the kilns lit.
That's why David Williams MP (@david4lcs) raised the need to support Stoke's ceramics sector in Parliament today.
February 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The collapse of Royal Stafford must be a wake up call.
We need action to keep the kilns lit.
That's why David Williams MP (@david4lcs) raised the need to support Stoke's ceramics sector in Parliament today.
We need action to keep the kilns lit.
That's why David Williams MP (@david4lcs) raised the need to support Stoke's ceramics sector in Parliament today.
NEW: The collapse of another iconic Staffordshire pottery firm must be a wakeup call for decision makers.
Spiralling energy costs & illegal fakes are at crisis point.
We need urgent action to keep the Stoke kilns lit.
Spiralling energy costs & illegal fakes are at crisis point.
We need urgent action to keep the Stoke kilns lit.
February 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
NEW: The collapse of another iconic Staffordshire pottery firm must be a wakeup call for decision makers.
Spiralling energy costs & illegal fakes are at crisis point.
We need urgent action to keep the Stoke kilns lit.
Spiralling energy costs & illegal fakes are at crisis point.
We need urgent action to keep the Stoke kilns lit.
🏳️🌈 This LGBT+ History Month the theme is Activism & Social Change.
Equality is union business, and the fight is far from over. Stand with us as we keep pushing for justice, dignity, and equality for all. 🌈✨
Equality is union business, and the fight is far from over. Stand with us as we keep pushing for justice, dignity, and equality for all. 🌈✨
February 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🏳️🌈 This LGBT+ History Month the theme is Activism & Social Change.
Equality is union business, and the fight is far from over. Stand with us as we keep pushing for justice, dignity, and equality for all. 🌈✨
Equality is union business, and the fight is far from over. Stand with us as we keep pushing for justice, dignity, and equality for all. 🌈✨
Hoping everyone celebrating has a very happy Lunar New Year! 🐍
Gōng xǐ fā cái - from everyone at GMB Midlands 🎇
Gōng xǐ fā cái - from everyone at GMB Midlands 🎇
January 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Hoping everyone celebrating has a very happy Lunar New Year! 🐍
Gōng xǐ fā cái - from everyone at GMB Midlands 🎇
Gōng xǐ fā cái - from everyone at GMB Midlands 🎇
Solidarity!
These workers manufacture vital components for some of the UK's biggest HGV brands. 🚛
Now CNC Speedwell workers are on the picket-line after bosses rejected their demand for a £1 pay rise.
These workers manufacture vital components for some of the UK's biggest HGV brands. 🚛
Now CNC Speedwell workers are on the picket-line after bosses rejected their demand for a £1 pay rise.
January 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Solidarity!
These workers manufacture vital components for some of the UK's biggest HGV brands. 🚛
Now CNC Speedwell workers are on the picket-line after bosses rejected their demand for a £1 pay rise.
These workers manufacture vital components for some of the UK's biggest HGV brands. 🚛
Now CNC Speedwell workers are on the picket-line after bosses rejected their demand for a £1 pay rise.
Last few days to nominate great colleagues pushing for equality in your workplace in the Midlands.
The winner of the Michelle McCrossen Equality Award will be announced at our Regional Equalities Conference on 21 February.
The winner of the Michelle McCrossen Equality Award will be announced at our Regional Equalities Conference on 21 February.
January 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Last few days to nominate great colleagues pushing for equality in your workplace in the Midlands.
The winner of the Michelle McCrossen Equality Award will be announced at our Regional Equalities Conference on 21 February.
The winner of the Michelle McCrossen Equality Award will be announced at our Regional Equalities Conference on 21 February.
Today marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
We commit to strength in unity for a better future. Standing together against all forms of hate, prejudice and attempts to divide us.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
We commit to strength in unity for a better future. Standing together against all forms of hate, prejudice and attempts to divide us.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
January 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
We commit to strength in unity for a better future. Standing together against all forms of hate, prejudice and attempts to divide us.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
We commit to strength in unity for a better future. Standing together against all forms of hate, prejudice and attempts to divide us.
#HolocaustMemorialDay #HMD2025
Today we’re launching our new video series - We Are GMB.
We’re sharing the stories and voices of GMB Reps and activists from across the Midlands.
They’re standing up for their colleagues.
They’re fighting for working people.
They’re making work better.
We’re sharing the stories and voices of GMB Reps and activists from across the Midlands.
They’re standing up for their colleagues.
They’re fighting for working people.
They’re making work better.
January 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Today we’re launching our new video series - We Are GMB.
We’re sharing the stories and voices of GMB Reps and activists from across the Midlands.
They’re standing up for their colleagues.
They’re fighting for working people.
They’re making work better.
We’re sharing the stories and voices of GMB Reps and activists from across the Midlands.
They’re standing up for their colleagues.
They’re fighting for working people.
They’re making work better.