GMB in Europe
ABOUT GMB AND EUROPE
GMB is unique in being one of the few British trade unions, and
one of a handful of pioneer unions at European level, with a
permanent office in Brussels.
At a time when the European Social model is under threat, as EU
Governments put labour market flexibility above workers' rights, it
is vital that European unions work together at European level to
protect and promote our social Europe.
The purpose of the GMB European Office is to influence European
legislation and initiatives, to the benefit of our members and
their families, and provide them with greater rights, protection
and opportunities in their work and lives. The office provides
support and assistance to our members in all our regions, and
across all our industries and services.
Being at the heart of Europe's decision making centre, GMB has
developed a large network of contacts in the European Commission,
European Parliament, Council and other related institutions and
organisations.
The GMB European Office is very successful in gaining European
funding to support a large number of training and information
projects directly involving and supporting our members. This gives
our members valuable opportunities to share experiences with trade
union colleagues from other European Countries.
Through the services we are able to provide at European level,
we hope to protect and promote the rights of our members, persuade
non-members to join GMB, and encourage employers to recognise and
negotiate with our Union in the knowledge that we are an
influential organisation in Europe.
The GMB European Office produces a monthly update summarizing
relevant developments at European level and our activities. Click
here for the latest GMB European News Bulletin.
The GMB European office is
located right at the heart of the major European Union Institutions
in Brussels and is used regularly by GMB delegations and for
meetings with our European trade union colleagues. Directions to GMB European Office.