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GMB Trade Union in the Midlands. Campaigning and winning in workplaces. Get GMB on your side today. Promoted by GMB union, 22 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HD

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Latest posts by GMB Midlands @gmbmidlands

Amazon must temporarily close their Coventry warehouse after a TB outbreak.

Preventing a major outbreak is more important than Amazon's profit margins.

Workers must be put onto full sick pay.

16.01.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Workers Memorial Day we gathered at GMB in Stoke to commemorate those workers who have lost their lives at work.

Simon Day, an Ambulance worker, tells us why the day - and union membership - is crucial in saving lives in the workplace.

#IWMD2025

28.04.2025 12:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On Workers Memorial Day we remember those who have been killed at work.

We continue the fight for stronger safety laws and stronger union rights to protect workers.

Remember the dead, fight for the living. #IWMD25

28.04.2025 07:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We see you, we support you and we've got your back.

Happy International Trans Day of Visibility. Everyone deserves to be safe, respected and valued, at work and beyond.

GMB Midlands will always fight for equality, fair treatment and dignity for all.

31.03.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing a happy Eid al-Fitr to everyone celebrating #eidmubarak

30.03.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Mother's Day from GMB Midlands. And solidarity with all those who find the day difficult too. 🧑

30.03.2025 10:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Derby driver impacted by these changes? 🚘

Email us and get involved -midland.communications@gmb.org.uk

28.03.2025 11:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fears Derby cabbies may quit the job due to 'very strict' new rule Derby City Council under fire over new taxi licensing policy

Derby City Council’s UNFAIR new private hire taxi rules ⬇️

❌ Only virtually brand new cars get new licenses
❌ Risks higher taxi prices for passengers
❌ Cost of net-zero onto working people
❌ Risks putting drivers out of work

More from GMB ⬇️

www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-n...

28.03.2025 11:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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British Steel closure threat puts up to 2,700 jobs at risk The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.

There is no defence industrial strategy without the ability to make our own steel - nationalise it now.

It’s time to organise and campaign to defend steel-making, jobs and the national interest.

27.03.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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This is devastating news for the people of Scunthorpe and the whole of UK steelmaking.

But it’s not too late: we urge Jingye and the government to do everything in their power to save this vital domestic industry.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

27.03.2025 19:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every year GMB awards the Eleanor Marx Award to an inspirational woman who has stood up and made a difference to our members' lives.

Nominations are open now at: GMB.li/FHWL2m

07.03.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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From our union's very first organising activities and industrial actions we have fought for equality in the workplace. Our co-founder Eleanor Marx started our first all-women's branch in 1889, organising strikes in Northampton and Silvertown.Β 

#IWD2025

07.03.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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GMB Responds to Birmingham Budget

More from GMB:
www.gmb.org.uk/news/gmb-res...

04.03.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Working people make Birmingham; now they’re again set to face the brunt of cuts to services."

GMB Union, representing thousands of Birmingham City Council workers, has today responded to the Council’s budget announcements.

04.03.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŠβ€β™‚οΈ PUBLIC Leisure
🚫 Not PRIVATE PROFIT

Dudley Council spent Β£27m of public money on our leisure centres, a private firm must not profit.

πŸ“’ Join us Monday 5pm -
Outside Dudley Council House

28.02.2025 12:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜We can’t go back’: Staffordshire firms fight to keep ceramics tradition alive Royal Stafford is latest in series of closures as rising costs add to pressures on companies in Potteries

β€œPeople were crying – a lot of them live week to week; they might only have Β£10 left before their next pay.”

More from GMB about why we are fighting for the Stoke Potteries:

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

18.02.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GMB members at Birmingham’s George Dixon Primary school are on strike today.

They’re rejecting the flimsy case for academisation - for workers, pupils and the community.

Are you with us @preetkgillmp.bsky.social?

13.02.2025 11:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Union calls on council to take urgent action over Mansfield bus station safety concerns Workers have raised the alarm about antisocial behaviour at Mansfield Bus Station, says the GMB union.

More from GMB on our campaign for a safer Mansfield Bus Station:
www.chad.co.uk/news/people/...

11.02.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re calling time on unsafe working conditions at Mansfield Bus Station. 🚌

We’re demanding @nottscc.bsky.social get serious about better CCTV and lighting.

We took @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to meet GMB members and hear what they had to say. Watch ⬇️

11.02.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Join GMB | GMB Union

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10.02.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are proud to represent thousands of Apprentice members in industries across our region.

This National @Apprenticeships Week sign up for just Β£3/mth and start protecting for your career.
#NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #HeartUnions

10.02.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you aren't a member, join! GMB.org.uk/join

10.02.2025 12:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Make a pledge this #HeartUnions Week.

If you are already a member, ask two of your colleagues if they are union members yet.

10.02.2025 12:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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83 Stoke pottery workers woke up on Monday with no job.

Thank you Gareth Snell MP for raising the crisis facing the ceramics sector.

It’s time to back British pottery πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

05.02.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The collapse of Royal Stafford must be a wake up call.

We need action to keep the kilns lit.

That's why David Williams MP (@david4lcs) raised the need to support Stoke's ceramics sector in Parliament today.

04.02.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0