Your Rights At Work
Apprentices are entitled to a minimum wage, but how much depends on how old you are and how long you have been doing your apprenticeship.
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GMB Networks
GMB Union is a trade union for everyone. Here you can find Networks that relate to you, your sector.
GMB Apprentices
Whether you're starting out at work or undertaking a new development opportunity, apprentices have a unique experience at work.
As your Union, we're here to support you and make sure your apprenticeship placement runs smoothly.
Support For Apprentices
Find out how GMB can support apprentices and how to get government support.
4 April 2025
Foreign Office security guards secure pay award
Security guards contracted by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and employed…
GMB Politics
Politics decides your pay, your bills and the public services you rely on - from the education your children receive to the NHS and social care in your community.
If we want to win at work, we must win in politics too. That means having not only a strong industrial voice in the workplace, but a powerful political voice in Westminster, devolved governments and local councils. GMB organises politically to make sure our members shape the decisions that affect their jobs, their families and their futures.
Making a Difference For Members Through Politics
GMB works to make sure governments and politicians of all parties hear the voices of GMB members.
25 September 2025
GMB backs Bridget Phillipson for Deputy Labour Leader
Union endorses Education Secretary after meeting of Central Executive Council.
8 September 2025
Lord Blunkett's guide dog, Barley, joins GMB
GMB Union extends honorary membership to Barley in recognition of the important contribution of…
GMB Europe & International
GMB affiliates to six European and International sector trade union Federations to support the international industrial interests of our members across the sections.
Many of our members work in sectors and companies that are part of an increasingly global environment. It is important that GMB maximises its influence and leverage to support our members’ interests at this level.
Federation Affiliations - Public Services
Learn more about the Union Federations GMB affiliates with in public services
Federation Affiliations - Commercial Services
Learn more about the Union Federations GMB affiliates with in commercial services
Federation Affiliations - Manufacturing
Learn more about the Union Federations GMB affiliates with in manufacturing