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Scotland school staff to walk out for two days

Parents and pupils have been warned of disruption after GMB Scotland announced essential staff in schools and early years will strike for two days next month.

Dying husbands home carers inspired

As a recent survey of care sector staff reveals that four out of five stressed-out home care workers have considered quitting in the last year, we meet a Lanarkshire woman who has experienced…

South Lanarkshire equal pay victory

Despite the big win, GMB Scotland trade unionists are set to rally at council headquarters in Hamilton this afternoon to press the issue over backdated wages

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Tea bag shortage looms as Tetley workers vote on strike action

Britain's favourite tea could be in short supply after almost 150 Tetley workers begun a ballot for strike action in a dispute over pay.

Amazon faces biggest day of industrial disruption in its history

GMB Union has today [Thursday] announced strike dates at Amazon’s Coventry and Rugeley fulfilment centres. 

Shipbuilding loan scheme 'small step in right direction'

GMB, the shipbuilder’s union, has described a new Government shipbuilding loan scheme as a ‘small step in the right direction.

Durham sealant factory faces 6th strike day

Durham workers making parts for the aviation industry are set for their sixth day of strike action on Friday in their fight for fair pay.

South London hospital strike suspended after ‘inflation-busting’ 17 per cent pay offer

GMB members employed by outsourcing giant ISS at South London & Maudsley NHS Trust have been offered an inflation-busting pay rise of 17 per cent to call off their strike scheduled for this week.

Labour's NPF delivers 'significant advances for working people'

Labour's National Polict Forum has delivered significan advances for working people, GMB Union has said.

Welsh farm feed workers strike

Dozens of agricultural feed workers in Camarthen are preparing for a 2 day stoppage on 27 and 28 July in a dispute to get the same pay as their English counterparts.

Manchester removes private hire livery after GMB campaign

GMB Union has welcome a move by Manchester City Council to remove livery on private hire vehicles.