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.
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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Latest News
4 June 2020
Emerging reports a fundamental breach of trust by government…
The BBC has today reported that the review commissioned by the Secretary of State Matt Hancock MP…
3 June 2020
We Need Answers: public inquiry needed over BAME worker…
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2 June 2020
Public inquiry needed over BAME worker deaths
Higher mortality rates linked to poverty, Public Health England investigation finds.
2 June 2020
Delay in Covid-19 BAME deaths report ‘heightens distrust’
People are dying and we need answers, says GMB Union.
11 May 2020
BAME Britons write to PM to demand full public inquiry
Official statistics show Black Britons are four times more likely to die of coronavirus.
5 February 2020
Council signs vital equality pledges protecting 4,5000…
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4 November 2019
Disability pay gap day: Durham Council first ever employer…
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24 October 2019
Construction industry just 12.5% women and 5.4% BAME
Only 5% of construction workers are BAME says GMB Union while pledging commitment to more diverse…