Gig economy 3 December 2024 Union takes aim at night time closure of busy Derby… Banning private hire pickups on The Strand is leaving drivers out of pocket, says GMB.
Gig economy 13 May 2024 HM Coastguards win worker status after historic legal… HM Coastguards have won worker status after a historic legal battle.
Gig economy 9 December 2021 EU grants gig workers rights while UK rips up protections GMB Union fought for rights to be underpinned in law through EU Parliament.
Courier and delivery 27 May 2021 Union membership rockets 120k in pandemic: worker organisation… With Uber deal providing blueprint for digital organisation, future of trade unions looks strong.
Gig economy 26 May 2021 Uber and GMB strike historic union deal for 70,000… Uber will formally recognise GMB, which will now be able to represent up to 70,000 Uber drivers…
Amazon 24 May 2021 New Amazon health & safety tech shows company finally… Amazon should get round the table to agree safer ways of working.
Economy 29 April 2021 GMB responds to Uber signing up 20,000 more drivers Now Uber has committed to treating workers fairly this can only be good for the beleaguered private…
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.
Gig economy 16 March 2021 Uber 'finally does the right thing’ after GMB wins… Other gig economy companies should take note - this is the end of the road for bogus self employment.
Gig economy 24 February 2021 Uber must not be allowed to ‘dodge their responsibilities’ Landmark ruling now needs Government to act on its commitments to clampdown on bogus self-employment.
Courier and delivery 19 February 2021 Historic workers' rights win: Supreme Court rules in… After four court wins GMB will now consult with drivers over compensation claim.