When this is over, our fight will then be to make sure they are properly rewarded and treated, no longer seen as being low-skilled and therefore low paid. This crisis has also shown the need for our public services to be truly public, properly funded and resourced.
It was with a heavy heart that the CEC made the decision to cancel Congress this year in Blackpool, but it was without doubt the right decision to protect the health and safety of our members, activists and staff.
The democracy of our union is still ongoing, and I thank members of the finance and general purposes committee who now have delegated powers as per the rule book.
My warmest wishes to you all. Take care, stay safe and I look forward to the day when we can all see each other again in person.
In hope and solidarity,
Barbara Plant
GMB National President
