Women Workers

GMB activists campaign and fight for better rights, pay and conditions for all women at work.

Despite 100 years of progress in law and society, women workers are still a long way off from being treated fairly at work. In many sectors, the situation for women workers is getting worse.

Women still get paid less than male counterparts for work of equal value. Women are still discriminated against if we have children or other caring responsibilities. We are are still more affected by public sector cuts.

Women find ourselves working harder to combat discrimination, pay inequality and to be recognised for their talents.

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What issues do women workers face in the workplace?

Find out more about the issues woman face in the workplace and how being a GMB member can help.

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GMB Campaigns for Fully Paid Maternity Leave for 52 Weeks: A Progressive Step Forward

The GMB are taking a bold step forward by campaigning and advocating for fully paid maternity leave for a duration of 52 weeks from the birth of a child.

Women's Campaign Unit

Established in 2021, the GMB Women's Campaign Unit demonstrates the union's renewed focus on making work better for women.

Equal Pay Law and the Future of Pay Justice

More than 50 years after the Equal Pay Act 1970 came into force, the fight for pay justice for women continues.

Equality

Eleanor Marx Award 2024

Nominate an inspiring GMB woman to win the 2024 Eleanor Marx Award

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Eleanor Marx Award

Do you know an inspiring GMB woman member or rep whose activism and commitment deserves to be recognised?

How does being a member of GMB make a difference to women’s lives?

Our women members tell us that being in GMB makes a huge difference.

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

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 first-hand both the giving and receiving of care