Health, Safety and Environment Guides
Laws are great but only a strong union can make sure that the boss deals with all the risks. Here are some resources to help, and our latest news and campaigns.
Only a strong union can make sure that the boss deals with all the risks.
Nonetheless, it is frequently necessary for employees to take collective action and advocate on their behalf through a strong union in order to implement and enforce these laws. Workers may use their collective power to hold employers responsible for resolving workplace dangers, enhancing working conditions, and guaranteeing fair remuneration by organising and standing together.
Unions may support employees in remaining informed and empowered to advocate for their rights, as well as fostering a sense of community and support among them, through continuing campaigns and resources.
A strong union is therefore necessary to ensure that worker safeguards are respected and implemented in reality, even though laws offer the basis for doing so.
Andy Prendergast, GMB National Secretary, said:.
GMB Union has described plans to ease covid test rules as ‘undoubtedly a bad idea’.
GMB union has criticised the Welsh Governments decision to fine workers who don’t work from home…
Governments yet again ask key frontline workers for huge national effort, but they are still not…
Strike dates announced across the next month over a culture of bullying and safety issues.
PM should make safety of workers and public a top priority.
Overwhelming support for strike to tackle ‘toxic’ management culture says GMB Union.
Lives will likely have been lost and higher infection rates will cost NHS and employers in long run.