18 December 2024
NHS pay award must be 'truly independent'…
NHS workers’ pay award must be ‘truly independent’ of the Government’s recommendation,…
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17 December 2024
Harland annd Wolff deal 'welcome but challenges…
GMB Union, the union for shipbuilders, has responded to a deal to save Harland and…
11 December 2024
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER STRIKE OFF AFTER GMB…
NORTHERN IRELAND WATER STRIKE OFF AFTER GMB MEMBERS ACCEPT PAY OFFER GMB members…
10 December 2024
GMB hails 'historic first step' to settle…
Birmingham City Council workers will gather in Victora Square to hail the historic…
10 December 2024
Thames Water 'sinking in debt'
GMB, the union for water workers, has responded to Thames Water's half yearly results,…
6 December 2024
NI Water chaos paused as workers vote on…
Potential major disruption to Northern Ireland’s water has been paused while workers…
6 December 2024
Sellafield must be redeveloped for SMRs
The Sellafield site must be redeveloped to home new small modular reactors, GMB has…
6 December 2024
Parachute workers accept pay rise after Christmas…
Parachute workers have accepted a huge pay rise after scrooge bosses cancelled their…
6 December 2024
Thames Water break up 'disastrous vulture…
GMB has responded to Thames Water receiving multiple bids, which could lead to the…
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5 December 2024
'Plan for change' needs New Deal for Working…
GMB Union has responded to the Government's Plan for Change, announced today [Thursday] Gary…
5 December 2024
GMB lodges CAC recognition application with…
GMB union is lodging a formal application for statutory recognition with the Police…
3 December 2024
Union takes aim at night time closure of…
Banning private hire pickups on The Strand is leaving drivers out of pocket, says…
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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