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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 4h

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

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 22h

🎉 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! 💪

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 4d

Patricia's journey with GMB Credit Union is one we're proud to share. 💛

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 7d

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.

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 7d

🎓 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! 🙌

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 9d

✊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.📚✨

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 11d

🚨 Reminder: Happening Tomorrow!

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

More details + register 👇

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 26

🚨 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 👇

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 11d

🎉 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

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 14d

Celebrating our everyday heroes—Teaching Assistants! 🎉

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

#NationalTADay

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 16d

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 🎯

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 21d

Big crowd, big impact! 💥

Council keeps hybrid model, protecting Ards workers ✅

But Bangor & Holywood stay outsourced ❌

Thanks to all unions, clubs & locals who stood with us.

We’re not done yet; the fight for public leisure goes on! 💪

Full story 👉 www.gmb.org.uk/news/mass-pr...

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 22d

Big thanks to our staff and activists who’ve been out across the region today — speaking to people and recruiting new members into the movement. 🌟

Your dedication is what drives us forward 💪

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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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Hillsborough Law Now campaign @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social · 24d

Statement from the Hillsborough Law Now campaugn regarding the news that the Hillsborough Law will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 16 September.

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Sep 3

GMB Credit Union belongs to its members 🤝

Everyone shares the benefits—not just a few. They support financial literacy, wellbeing & community. When members grow, so do they.

Explore their resources ⬇️

🔗: www.gmbcreditunion.com/resources/

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 28

💜 Amazing day at Liverpool Women’s Hospital! 🚑

🙌 Great to catch up with our brilliant members & welcome new ones.

💪 There's power in a union ✊ and together we make the NHS better! 🏥✨

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 27

✈️ Behind every flight are workers keeping airports moving.

😡 But nearly 90% say they’ve faced abuse at work – from shouting to physical attacks.

👏 They deserve respect, not violence.

👉 If you’re an airport worker, join us & be part of our Airport Workers Against Abuse campaign.

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 26

🚨 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 👇

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 22

The Employment Rights Bill could be the biggest upgrade in workers’ rights in a generation — ending fire-and-rehire, curbing zero-hours contracts & giving unions more power.

Tory peers want to water it down. Let’s stop them.

✍️ Add your name: www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/pa...

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 14

⚠️ NO TOILETS FOR STRIKING SELLAFIELD WORKERS 🚻

Day 9 of the picket and almost 200 staff still have no facilities, as the company hasn’t provided a spot for Portaloos 🏗️

Our members’ resolve remains undeterred ✊

Full story ➡️ www.gmb.org.uk/news/strikin...

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 13

🗣️ Let’s Talk Menopause!

💻 Free online session – Wed 24 Sept, 12:45PM

🔥 What it is, how it impacts work, and what real support looks like. Don’t miss it!

Full details + register 👇

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 12

#WeMakeTheNHS 💙🧡

For more details, click here 👇
www.gmb.org.uk/public-servi...

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 6

Great energy at today’s Regional Equalities Forum! 💬

Kellie, our new Regional Education & Equalities Officer, hit the ground running 🙌

📅 Conference set for Friday, 7th Nov & a programme of work initiated.

💪 Stronger together — stay tuned! 👀

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 1

This week across the region, we’ve been out talking to Deliveroo riders at Roadshows 🛵

We’re the union for Deliveroo, here to build power, grow support, and win better rights at work ✊💥

Want in? Start here 👇
www.gmb.org.uk/campaigns/de...

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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Aug 1

🔥 Day 1 on the picket line at Sellafield!

Mitie’s raking in record profits 💰 but workers are stuck with poor pay while costs keep rising 📈

They’re not asking for the world just a real raise 💷

No more excuses.

✊ Our members work hard. Our members work safely. Our members deserve better.

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