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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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31 Mar 2020

Shocking pictures show Tyneside firm putting workers & families in danger

If people were to gather in this way outside or at a supermarket the police would attend

24 Mar 2020

GMB to work with EDF to keep workers on the books

GMB Union are in several discussions a day with EDF to help secure workers long term futures at Hinkley Point

20 Mar 2020

GMB welcomes unprecedented worker support package

We must work together to safeguard incomes and protect people

20 Mar 2020

Essential workers list reveals indispensable 'hidden army' tackling COVID-19

Workers in social care, education, energy, water, food and drink deemed critical by Government must get support and protection

19 Mar 2020

Millions face financial ruin without workers' bailout

COVID-19 poised to send family finances to the wall with millions already living hand-to-mouth

17 Mar 2020

Chancellor must support workers as well as business

Chancellor is right that we need to work together to get through this and GMB is willing to play our part

11 Mar 2020

Inflation switch 'will leave millions of workers and pensioners poorer'

Workers and pensioners' hard-earned earnings are under threat

11 Mar 2020

Budget fails workers in coronavirus self-isolation

If it’s possible to live on £18 a day, let’s see Ministers do it

Unilever closure 'hammer blow' for town

GMB has described the closure of Warrington’s historic Unilever factory as a ‘hammer blow’ for the town.

The company today announced the factory would begin closing the factory, with all staff expected to be off site by the end of 2020.

In January the consumer goods giant announced a review of the 136-year-old site due to a “sustained and irreversible decline in demand for washing powder”.

GMB will now be demanding proper compensation and support for the 123 people working at Unilever Warrington

Eamon O’Hearn, GMB National Officer, said:

09 Mar 2020

British Steel deal 'heartbreaking win'

This deal is worth pursuing to safeguard UK steel for future generations

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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

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Shocking pictures show Tyneside firm putting workers & families in danger

GMB to work with EDF to keep workers on the books

GMB welcomes unprecedented worker support package

Essential workers list reveals indispensable 'hidden army' tackling COVID-19

Millions face financial ruin without workers' bailout

Chancellor must support workers as well as business

Inflation switch 'will leave millions of workers and pensioners poorer'