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Thousands of GMB members across the country work in manufacturing - our members make everything from Henry the hoover to Haribo, we make ships, sausages and steel.

Manufacturing News

10 Oct 2019

Gove 'willing to sacrifice UK manufacturing on the altar of a no deal Brexit’

We told him that our members don't think the government is even listening

27 Sep 2019

GMB welcomes developments on future of Appledore Shipyard

With the right business plan, North Devon shipyard can have a sustainable future

GMB responds to Hinkley Point overspend

Hinkley Point C is still on schedule to be generating desperately-needed electricity by 2025

24 Sep 2019

Corbyn sets out transformative plan for nation

People are desperate for change, when the election comes there’s a real choice

24 Sep 2019

Bold action on climate change needs a plan

GMB is proud to support today calls for a comprehensive plan that commits us to global leadership in tackling climate breakdown.

20 Sep 2019

Give communities the power to lead the green jobs revolution

The labour movement can unite around the economic imperatives for tackling climate change, as well as the environmental ones

19 Sep 2019

Bank of England: Brexit uncertainty causing food price rise & manufacturing slump

Johnson must put UK jobs before playing politics to further his own career

18 Sep 2019

Ineos plan to manufacture iconic 4x4 in Bridgend welcome

Company plans to set up at Bowcastle site in Bridgend next year, bringing an estimated 200 jobs

12 Sep 2019

GMB calls for govt pledge to keep shipbuilding contracts in UK

Ministers should make commitment to keeping £1 billion Fleet Solid Support ship programme in UK

11 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'must heed warning of courts’

After losing six votes in a row and his majority, it’s not surprising Johnson wants to avoid Parliament

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Making It

Manufacturing needs to be at the heart of any industrial strategy if the Government is to build a strong and sustainable recovery

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The Final Say

The Government is presiding over Brexit chaos. The people must decide where we go next

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Making it: campaigning for UK manufacturing jobs

Making It: the movie

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Report: UK shipbuilding

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Gove 'willing to sacrifice UK manufacturing on the altar of a no deal Brexit’