3 June 2021
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GMB UNION CONCERN OVER ASDA BAKERY REDUNDANCIES

GMB union concern over ASDA bakery redundancies

It is time the board stopped thinking about just the money and considered their long serving colleagues’ job security and offering real choice to customers.

Asda bakery redundancies a concern the GMB union, a decision make so quickly after consultation.

For the past weeks we have been in consultation with ASDA over the proposals to end scratch baking, replace with part baked products and make our skilled bakers redundant.

Thank you for all our members who have told us their views which have been passed on through the consultation to ASDA.

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24 May 2021
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GMB UNION URGE LABOUR TO LISTEN TO PEOPLE THAT MATTER

GMB union urge Labour to listen to those that matter

Cities and regions such as Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol and parts of Yorkshire where Labour has flourished because of the attitude of the local party activists and leaders.

GMB union Regional Political Officer, Neil Smith, urges Labour to listen to the people that matter.

Austerity, Brexit and lies shifted people to the right

Lessons for Labour page one: Let’s get back to our roots. Return to our original reason for existing. Listen to the people who matter, those who voted Atlee, Wilson and Blair into power in search of a New Jerusalem in this green and pleasant land.

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21 May 2021
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14 May 2021
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GMB UNION STILL FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE CAMMELL LAIRD 37

GMB union Justice campaign for Cammell Laird 37 with Giovanna Holt

We are still fighting for access to information, to this day for the Cammell Laird 37.

GMB UNION STILL FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE CAMMELL LAIRD 37, Giovanna Holt talks to Eddie Marnell

The GMB union is still fighting for justice for the Cammell Laird 37 pickets from 1984

Giovanna Holt, GMB union North West & Irish region senior organiser, talks to Eddie Marnell from the Cammell Laird 37 campaign for justice; about progress and the next steps.

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13 May 2021
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GMB UNION GENERAL SECRETARY& TREASURER ELECTIONS 2021

GMB trade union 2021 Elections for General Secretary and Treasurer

If you do not receive your ballot paper by Thursday 13 May 2021, contact your Regional Office.

GMB union Elections 2021 for General Secretary and Treasurer

Dear GMB Member

Your union is holding an election for General Secretary & Treasurer. There are three candidates: Rehana Azam, Giovanna Holt and Gary Smith.

Everyone in membership of GMB on 31 March 2021 is entitled to vote in this important election.

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12 May 2021
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COVID HEALTH RISKS OF VIRUS AND ANXIETY FEAR OF CATCHING EFFECTS CONCERN FOR GMB UNION

GMB union concern of Covid Health & Safety risk to low paid workers

GMB union concern for workers who can’t afford to take time off work and lose pay or even their jobs.

GMB union, Health & Safety Officer, Paul Holleran raises concern for Covid risk and anxiety fear of catching virus

There is a double whammy health risk from COVID-19. The first obviously is catching the virus, with the possibility of death or long Covid, both with devastating effects, impacting on families and our communities.

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4 May 2021
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EILEEN TURNBULL, SHREWSBURY 24 CAMPAIGN SECRETARY AND RESEARCHER, TALKS TO GIOVANNA HOLT, GMB UNION SENIOR ORGANISER

GMB union Campaign for Justice Shrewsbury 24

''The GMB union has supported us from day one. The North West & Irish region had confidence in us and would go out of their way to encourage and help us in any way they could.''

10 YEARS RESEARCH FOR FRESH EVIDENCE REQUIRED BY COURT OF APPEAL, GMB UNION SHREWSBURY 24 CAMPAIGN

Shrewsbury 24 Campaign Secretary and Researcher, Eileen Turnbull, talks to Giovanna Holt, GMB union senior organiser; about this Campaign for Justice and 10 years research for fresh evidence.

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1 May 2021
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29 April 2021
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GMB UNION DISABLED WORKERS GROUP HELD AN ONLINE EVENT AS PART OF UNION EQUALITY

GMB union Equalities event for Disabled workers

The Disabled Workers Group currently meet every 6-8 weeks

GMB union Disabled Group held online event as part of Union Equality

The regions Disabled Workers Group held their first event on Microsoft Teams this week. The event saw some of our disabled activists sharing their experiences in work, while travelling and also had some practical guidance around benefit advice.

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27 April 2021
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INTERNATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY 2021 REMEMBERED AT GMB TRADE UNION

GMB union marks International Workers Memorial Day

Today we remember all those who have died as a result of work and promise to fight for all those at risk.

Workers Memorial Day 2021

2021 International Workers Memorial Day GMB union Giovanna Holt

GMB trade union mark International Workers Memorial Day 2021

International Workers Memorial Day is a day when we remember all those who have died because of work. In the UK since records were kept, more than 50,000 people have died because of exposure to hazardous substances, to chemicals and toxic working practices, including 5,000 from across the North West.

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