4 October 2024
Response to Govt's carbon capture announcement
Gary Smith, GMB General Secretary, said: "This is a serious step in the right…
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Make Work Better
GMB Union is an organising and campaigning union for all workers.
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4 October 2024
Tetley's dispute escalates as workers announce…
Almost 150 GMB members working at Tata Consumer Products, which makes Tetley Tea…
1 October 2024
Covid Inquiry: Ambulance tech close to tears…
GMB also rep outlines: - living in budget hotel to keep family safe - fears…
30 September 2024
PRB remit 'welcome step'
GMB has responded to the PRB remit letter, delivered by the Government today “GMB…
27 September 2024
ISG collapse puts new prison at risk
The company went into administration holding 69 Government contracts worth more than…
30 September 2024
Council's licencing practises driving down…
The City of Wolverhampton Council has granted almost 90 per cent of all new private…
27 September 2024
Goose fair travel chaos averted as tram strike…
GMB Union has today announced that workers on Nottingham’s tram network have voted…
27 September 2024
Southern's plan to plan import bottled water…
Financial Times News Gary Carter, GMB National Officer, said: "Can Southern Water…
26 September 2024
Nottingham Goose Fair transport chaos as…
GMB Union have today announced that workers on Nottingham’s tram network will go…
25 September 2024
School staff lose £4,000 a year thanks to…
Support staff, which includes catering and administration staff are only paid for…
25 September 2024
GMB reacts to PM's Labour Conference speech
“I genuinely believe Keir Starmer and his Government get working people and the need…
25 September 2024
At least 300,000 carers lose up to £3,698…
ONS figures show that in April 2010 the average annual salary for care workers and…
A Campaigning Trade Union
GMB Congress 2024
GMB Congress 2024 was held in Bournemouth from Sunday 9th June to Thursday 13th June 2023.
The Union for Deliveroo
GMB is the trade union for Deliveroo drivers and riders. Our members are making working with Deliveroo better.
Your Workplace
GMB organises in workplaces across every sector imaginable. Find updates and advice tailored to your job on this section.
24 June 2024
Brighton and Hove bosses claim ignorance over sex discrimination
Brighton and Hove Council (BHCC) bosses claiming to be unaware of sex discrimination at the council…
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