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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 2d

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

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · 5d

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 · 6d

🎓 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 · 7d

✊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 · 9d

🚨 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 · 10d

🎉 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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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 · 19d

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 · 21d

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 · 22d

⚖️ 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 · 23d

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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GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Jul 29

Today we’re remembering Alice, Elsie and Bebe.

Our hearts are with their families, their friends, and everyone whose lives were changed one year ago.

We stand with the Southport community — a community that has shown incredible strength, compassion and unity in the face of heartbreak.

GMB Union North West & Irish @gmbnwi.org.uk · Jul 25

🧵 NHS workers just rejected the pay offer.

Wes Streeting needs to listen and deliver a fair deal.

🚑 We’ve been out on NHS sites all week because together, #WeMakeTheNHS.

🩺 NHS staff deserve respect and fair pay.

✊ Not in a union? Now’s the time.

Join us 👉 www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb