Economy 28 April 2021 Official workplace fatality figures hiding thousands… Deaths must be acknowledged so lessons can be learned.
Economy 7 April 2021 GMB backs Labour's call to build British and protect… Building defence contracts in Britain would give economy major boost with manufacturing jobs.
Economy 1 April 2021 Self-isolation numbers won't improve until government… Doing the right thing shouldn’t leave you so skint you can’t feed your family.
Care 31 March 2021 More than 350 deaths and 31,000 infections linked to… Health and social care workers made up 70% of reported occupational deaths.
Economy 3 March 2021 Budget 2021: lack of action on sick pay & key worker… Workers in critical industries such as social care, aviation, cash and transit crying out for…
Economy 2 March 2021 Chancellor’s ‘fiscal firepower’ needs action not rhetoric Extension of furlough welcome, but promises to do ‘whatever it takes’ will ring hollow if pay…
Economy 20 February 2021 GMB backs North Sea oil deal Union hailed the ‘New way forward’ as members vote to agree landmark ESA agreement.
Economy 18 February 2021 Labour can make positive difference under Starmer Union welcomes Labour Leader’s ‘New Chapter’ speech.
Economy 18 February 2021 Arcadia collapse sees historic Burton site shut with… Arcadia collapse sees historic Burton site shut with 400 jobs lost.
Economy 15 February 2021 Unions call for substantial pay rise for council and… Workers who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public must be recognised.
Care 25 January 2021 Devastating Covid workplace death figures need immediate… Almost a year on and workers still dying from occupational exposure.
Economy 19 January 2021 NHS pay review must give frontline workers pay justice… Frontline healthcare workers should get 15% or £2ph increase.