28 November 2024
One in three car workers can't afford to…
More than 1,000 carers working for HC-One completed the poll, with one in three saying…
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Make Work Better
GMB Union is an organising and campaigning union for all workers.
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25 November 2024
Two in three NHS workers considered quittting…
A poll of almost 2,000 NHS and ambulance workers also reveals 60 per cent said they…
25 November 2024
Almost 100 jobs at risk at Treeforest jelly…
The factory currently employs 96 staff. PB Liener’s parent company Tessenderlo…
22 November 2024
GMB urges action over jailed Hong Kong activists
In a letter to Catherine West, Foreign Minister for Indo-Pacific, GMB urges her to…
21 November 2024
Ofwat blocking bonuses 'welcome'
Gary Carter, GMB National Officer, said: “Water companies have been paying massive…
28 November 2024
More than 300 GMB members to strike in South…
Members of GMB, the union for all NHS workers, are set to strike across two NHS trusts…
25 November 2024
GMB urges UK action for an immediate ceasefire…
GMB is supporting the TUC day of action on Thursday 28th November, with more information…
20 November 2024
Liverpool NHS strike ends as workers win…
Porters, cleaners and caterers had taken 19 days of industrial action in their fight…
19 November 2024
South London hospitals facing winter disruption…
More than 300 members of GMB, the union for hospital staff, will strike at multiple…
19 November 2024
Retailers' job cuts warning 'utterly pathetic'
Nadine Houghton, GMB National Officer, said: “Multi billion pound businesses pleading…
18 November 2024
More than 130 Liverpool NHS workers strike…
Porters, cleaners and caterers at the hospital were outsourced to private company…
18 November 2024
Thames Water 'in perilous state
Gary Carter, GMB National Officer, said: “Previous owners have left Thames Water…
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Your Workplace
GMB organises in workplaces across every sector imaginable. Find updates and advice tailored to your job on this section.
10 October 2024
Employment Rights Bill 'groundbreaking first step'
GMB Union has described the Employment Rights Bill, set to be published today [Thursday] as a…
Why Join GMB?
Being a GMB member means someone is always on your side.
We exist to get better pay, terms and conditions for members and to support you if there is a problem.
We have members in every job imaginable in the public sector and in private companies; members who work full time, part time, are apprentices or working students.
Join GMBBetter pay and conditions
On average trade union members earn more than non-members.
Someone on your side
If you have a problem at work GMB is here to help and advise you.
A 500,000 strong family on your side
When we work together to fight for better we are always stronger than when we fight alone.
Discounts and benefits through GMB
With discounts off amusement parks, travel, cinemas and more. GMB offers many benefits.
Better maternity, paternity and care leave
We negotiate better terms of maternity, paternity or care, often winning you more than the legal minimum.
Safety at work
Unionised workplaces are safer work places. In fact, on average, workplaces with a union presence have half as many injuries.
GMB working for members
Just some of the ways that GMB supports our members in making work better.
Me and my colleagues demanded a pay increase and won, an experience I found empowering.
Catia
GMB Member.
Having support brings comfort and reassurance
Sean
Refuse Collector.
Being part of GMB Union as a key worker gives you peace of mind.
Donna
Ambulance Crew.
GMB are always at the end of the phone if I have a problem.
Leslie
Senior Care Worker.
GMB has made me feel more secure
Sally
Hospital Domestic.
My colleagues were also GMB members and prepared to go on strike unless I was reinstated, which made my employer think again.
Aldren Tomlinson
Worked at King George Hospital.
I'm really happy my union is campaigning for decent apprenticeships for young people.
Kathleen
Apprentice shipbuilder.
I love ensuring that GMB members have a voice at work and standing up to unfairness when I see it.
Sam
Loader / Driver.
Members Across Britain
500,000+
Trained Reps
10,000+
Branches
800+
Union History
130 Years