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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. 

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21 Sep 2020

Government admits FSS vessels are warships

There's now no excuse not to build them in the UK
07 Sep 2020

Haribo delivers bitter blow to workers as hundreds of UK jobs at risk

German confectionery giant could shed a third of workforce across Pontefract and Castleford sites
04 Sep 2020

Start of HS2 build ‘much-needed boost’ for construction workers

Union welcomes prospect of “world-class, unionised project”

Cable company 'sacked workers for raising covid-19 concerns'

Steve and Mark have been sacked for daring to speak out, it’s outrageous 
25 Aug 2020

Appledore shipyard to reopen following £7 million sale

This is a huge boost for the whole community in North Devon 
14 Aug 2020

Victrex restructure ‘hammer blow’ to the north west

World-leading Polymer producer, Victrex has announced its intention to cut 79 jobs in another devastating blow to UK manufacturing.  
04 Aug 2020

Offering £1billion ship contract to overseas bidders 'cold-hearted betrayal of British workers'

At a time when we desperately need to rebuild the UK economy, this Government offers other countries the chance to build Royal Navy support ships 
22 Jul 2020

Government must protect UK manufacturing against US tariffs

If the US is serious about a trade deal with us, they would remove all punitive tariffs says GMB Union
16 Jul 2020

Appledore deal ‘great news for the community’

We have all been on tenterhooks waiting for something to happen says GMB shipbuilder
08 Jul 2020

Summer statement cash boost must go to workers, not bosses

Cash boost must end up in the pockets of workers - not offshore accounts of shareholders & CEOs

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Making It
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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

The Final Say

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

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