6 May 2025
River Thames weir and lockkeepers in strike vote
River Thames weir and lockkeepers have begun voting on strike action over safety concerns, GMB has…
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5 May 2025
Amazon faces legal challenge after workers' rights…
Amazon faces a legal challenge over workers’ rights in the lead up to a vote which took place at…
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30 April 2025
Moorcroft potteries firm closes after 100 years
Pottery giant Moorcroft has closed after more than 100 years trading, at the cost of 57 jobs.
28 April 2025
AI in 1 in 5 schools - but staff not trained
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in almost one in five schools, yet staff are being given no…
28 April 2025
Arla closure 'devastating' but fight goes on
Arla has pushed ahead with its decision to close the Settle creamery, but GMB Union has vowed to…
28 April 2025
Airbus deal leaves future of Spirit workers in doubt
The futures of 2,500 Spirit remain uncertain despite today's announcement Airbus will take over the…
23 April 2025
GMB responds to local government pay offer 2025
GMB Union has responded to the Local Government Pay offer of a 3.2 per cent wage rise from 1 April…
22 April 2025
Almost 600,000 council workers lost in England and…
Councils across England and Wales have lost almost 600,000 staff since 2012, a GMB study shows.