GMB Union
Trade Association
For 130 years GMB has been representing working people.
We have over 620,000 members who work in every type of job imaginable across public services and in private companies too. Our members work in full-time jobs, part-time jobs or are working while they study.
GMB’s job is very simple: to get the best deal possible for you. That means being on your side if there is a problem, and always fighting for better.
When you’re at work, it’s always good to know that someone is on your side - that’s our job.
When you’re a member of GMB, you’re part of a family that will always stand up for you.
We have tens of thousands of highly trained staff and activists who understand exactly what rights you have and what employers are allowed to do. Source
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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Search ArticlesGovernment's taxi response must increase driver rights
GMB Union has responded to the Government's response to the Transport Select Committee's report on private hire and taxis. Eamon O'Hearn, GMB National Officer, said: "The Government's response identifies a number of proposals to lift driver standards via updated national standards. "GMB believes any new national standards must also contain increases in driver rights and protections too.
Jackdaw 'right thing for our country'
For immediate release - 21 October 2026 JACKDAW APPROVAL 'RIGHT THING FOR OUR COUNTRY' - GMB GMB, the energy union , has described the Government's approval of Jackdaw today [Wednesday] as 'the right thing for our country'. Gary Smith, GMB General Secretary, said: “This is great news. Andy Burnham’s government deserves real credit for doing the right thing for our country.
Third of delivery drivers paid less than NMW
More than one in three self employed delivery drivers are paid below the minimum wage, a shocking new report shows. The University of Sheffield paper - Work and Employment in UK Last Mile Parcel Delivery - spoke to almost 1,500 couriers of a two year period, many of whom are GMB members. Of those, 35 per cent of self employed drivers estimated they earn less than the National Minimum Wage – as well as facing significant costs, including fuel, insurance, vehicle maintenance and mobile phones.
Nottinghamshire tram strikes called off
Tram workers are vital to our city and deserve respect, says GMB. GMB Union, representing workers across Nottinghamshire's tram network, has today announced that workers have voted to accept a negotiated package to end the ongoing strike action. The news comes after four days of strikes across the network, and brings to an end the prospect of twenty five further strike days planned for later this year. Workers voted to accept a new deal from company management, after months of negotiations.
Government must not shy away from nationalising Thames Water
GMB Union has reacted to reports that the Prime Minister has asked officials to present more radical plans to fix Thames Water. Cliff Roney, GMB activist and former water worker, said: “It’s refreshing to see the government take a fresh look at the options for Thames Water. “They must not not shy away from putting renationalisation on the table.
Covid inquiry care module - GMB reacts
GMB Union has reacted to the findings of the Covid Inquiry’s care module which were released today [Tuesday]. Natalie Grayson, GMB National Officer, said: "Our carers were on the front line during the pandemic – they were left vulnerable and terribly exposed as our care homes turned into morgues. "That can not be allowed to happen again. "Today's recommendations fall short of the root and branch reform our care sector needs - but this was always outside the remit of this inquiry.
Barnsley nursery workers vote to strike
Dozens of nursery workers across Barnsley have voted to strike with a 100 per cent majority. Industrial action is now expected in November following the unanimous vote. The early years workers are employed by six nurseries across Barnsley which have been outsourced by the council to private provider Limetree Despite repeated promises they would keep their existing Local Government pensions, staff have now been told they will be moved onto the private company's basic statutory pension scheme.
Strike by 'vital' defence manufacturing workers begins.
Workers at Nottinghamshire's Cinch Connectors will down tools from today, says GMB. GMB Union Members have today announced that workers at Cinch Connectivity Solutions near Worksop have begun a week of strike action. This news comes in due to an ongoing dispute with management over pay for production and warehousing staff at the company. Cinch Connectivity Solutions are one of the UK's leading manufacturers of advanced electrical components, primarily for the defence and aviation industry.
Sunderland carers ready to strike over equal pay
Hundreds of Sunderland care workers have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in anger over equal pay. More than 300 staff at Sunderland Care and Support (SCAS) voted in favour of industrial action during the indicative ballot, which closed today [Friday]. GMB will now open a full, legal strike ballot in the coming days The women workers have an equal pay claim against Sunderland Council after the authority outsourced the service.
1000s of Leeds council workers ready to strike
Thousands of Leeds Council workers have said they are ready to take strike action over equal pay. Almost two and a half thousand workers took part in the indicative ballot for industrial action, with 94 per cent percent voting in favour. GMB Union launched the ballot after Leeds Council acknowledged the equal pay dispute - meaning women have been systematically underpaid for the work they GMB will now open a legal strike ballot, which will begin in the coming days.