GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Workers Organising. Workers Winning. 🗞️Catch up on the latest campaigns, successes and challenges facing workers, in The Activist Issue 210 🧡🖤👇 www.flipsnack.com/9996F76F8D6/... 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 07/08/2026🚨GMB Union take ‘Burnham’s Brew’ to Downing Street in a call for the PM to axe unfair glass tax 🍺👇 www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...mirror.co.ukCampaigners take beer named 'Burnham's Brew' to Parliament in furious protestUnions warn that the new scheme known as extended producer responsibility - and dubbed "glass tax" - will cost jobs and see the prices of beers and spirits rise across the UK and beyond 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 04/08/2026🚨For too long, women working at Kirklees Council in West Yorkshire have been short-changed in their pay! GMB is determined to put this right 👇 www.gmbneyh.org.uk/hundreds_of_... ✊ 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 06/07/2026🚨Breaking: The government is removing remuneration for Coastguard Rescue Officers who bravely save lives on our UK coastlines all year round.🚁 These changes will threaten to destroy our coastguard services and threaten lives. #RethinkNow Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Bad policy and bad politics are killing british glass. Labour must think again to save our bottled beer & spirit industries. #BevvyLevy labourlist.org/2026/07/envi...labourlist.org'Environmental policy must build Britain's industrial future, not repeat its past' - LabourListIf environmental policy is to command lasting public support, it must leave people believing that they have a place in the green future. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Leeds City Council faces equal pay claims worth hundreds of millions of pounds... More than 4,000 women have already joined the claim, which says they have been systematically underpaid for the work they do for the council💷 🖤🧡👇 #MakeWorkBetter #EqualPay 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/06/2026GMB Congress in solidarity with school support staff as we march through Blackpool to make work better #GMB26 010
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🚨 HUNDREDS MARCH IN BLACKPOOL TO PROTEST SCHOOL SUPPORT ‘BETRAYAL’ Pre-demo rally at Congress hears from school support staff as hundreds of GMB members prepare to march this afternoon to protest the Government’s “betrayal” of school support staff. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🚨At least 1.5 million taken to court over council tax last year. This shows our council tax system is completely broken👇 www.gmb.org.uk/news/at-leas...gmb.org.uk 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 09/06/2026What do trade unionists think of affiliating to Reform? 😂🤣😂 #GMB26 094
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🚨GMB conference delegates vote to pass a motion calling for parking spaces to be free at all NHS premises 👇 www.gmb.org.uk/news/stop-nh...gmb.org.uk 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 08/06/2026Water bills are rising, pollution is rising. We need to renationalise water. Thank you Feargal Sharkey. #GMB26 0216
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 09/06/2026These horrifying figures show our council tax system is completely broken #GMB26 061
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Unions slam 'untenable' progress on school support staff pay 👇 www.gmb.org.uk/news/unions-...gmb.org.uk 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Huge result for GMB North East, Yorkshire & Humber and UnionLine 🎉 £335,000 won for a member injured at a water park – every penny kept. Get GMB on your side today and sign up at gmb.org.uk/join-gmb 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 07/06/2026Got Congress FOMO? You can follow all the action here 👇 #GMB26 www.youtube.com/live/E7RseHI...youtube.comSunday - GMB Union Congress 2026YouTube video by GMB Union 053
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Solidarity and best wishes to GMB delegates travelling to Blackpool for GMB Congress 2026. Have a safe journey and a fantastic conference. #democracy #makeworkbetter 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 27/05/2026Putting a time limit on how long ambulance workers can stay on a category two emergency call is dangerous. But that’s what East of England Ambulance Service Trust is doing. They must rethink this policy. 0710
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 28/05/2026150,000 GMB members in Local Government have rejected the pay offer. A 3.3% rise when energy bills are sky rocketing isn't good enough. School staff, carers and refuse workers deserve more. 074
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Work in a school but not in a union yet? 🤔👀 Hit pause on the staffroom chat and have a quick listen to GMB’s Rachel on why you really should be 🎧 Join us here 👉 gmb.org.uk/join 😉 Have a fab weekend! ✨ 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Team GMB Leeds at the TUC May Day rally and march in Leeds. Raising awareness of our fight for fair pay in @LeedsCC_News #EqualPayNow 010
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Pay justice for GMB members as Sheffield Council begins forking out millions in equal pay claims 👇🖤🧡gmb.org.ukSheffield Council begins forking out millions in equal pay claimsSchool workers across the city will start to receive their payments 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Remember the dead, fight for the living. #IWMD #MakeWorkBetter 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 23/04/2026BREAKING 🚨: Nestle announce 450 jobs will be slashed 🙅♂️ The majority of jobs will go in York and Gatwick, but factories across the UK could be affected 🍫 001
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 20/04/2026New figures reveal 'staggering' amount Bradford Council spends on temporary staff. Bradford deserves a sustainable workforce plan that properly values workers, rather than a revolving door of agency contracts that drain public funds 👇 www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2602701...thetelegraphandargus.co.ukNew figures reveal 'staggering' amount Bradford Council spends on temporary staffAn FOI request has revealed just how much the Council spent on temp staff in the past three years - and it's an eye-watering amount. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 17/04/2026🚨TUC: 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past year Read more👇 www.tuc.org.uk/news/tuc-8-1...tuc.org.ukTUC – 8 in 10 workers have experienced abuse at work in past yearA new survey published by the TUC today (Friday) shows 8 in 10 surveyed workers have experienced some form of abuse at work in the last year. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 14/04/2026🦺 Have your say on PPE👷♀️ GMB reps across industries are finding that unsuitable PPE is leaving women unsafe, uncomfortable and undervalued. But this isn’t just a women’s issue, men are reporting PPE that doesn’t fit or protect properly. Take our survey here: 👇🚨 forms.office.com/e/Tvke3FaTpw 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Reform’s plan to rip up workers’ rights is “massively out of step” with the British public – new poll reveals 👇 www.tuc.org.uk/news/reforms...tuc.org.ukReform’s plan to rip up workers’ rights is “massively out of step” with the British public – new poll revealsTUC launches “Stop the Steal” campaign in response to the Reform Party’s plans to rip up key workers’ rights 010
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Workers at Barnsley Hospital do a vital job looking after the community - they don’t deserve to have their breaks ripped away and worse contracts forced on them by hospital bosses👇#MakeWorkBetter 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 13/03/2026BBC report on GMB Union demo to save school kitchens in Hull #MakeWorkBetter www.gmb.org.uk/join 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 13/03/2026📣 Parents & School Staff Take a Stand in Hull Protest against Horizon Academy Trust’s closure of school kitchens at Cleeve, Bilton and Hedon, meaning: ⚠️ Fresh, hot meals at risk. ⚠️Low‑paid staff facing job losses. The message was loud and clear: Hands Off Our Kitchens! 031
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 13/03/2026🚨Breaking: Strike action looms at Barnsley Hospital as workers start strike vote over fire and rehire today👇 www.gmbneyh.org.uk/hundreds_of_...gmbneyh.org.ukHUNDREDS OF BARNSLEY HOSPITAL WORKERS START STRIKE VOTE OVER FIRE AND REHIREGMB North East, Yorkshire & Humber 001
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 12/03/2026🚨Parents and workers stage protest over Hull school kitchen closures📢 GMB Union has condemned Horizon Academy Trust’s closures at Cleeve, Bilton and Hedon Primary Schools.👇 @HorizonAcad www.gmbneyh.org.uk/parents_and_...gmbneyh.org.ukPARENTS AND WORKERS STAGE PROTEST OVER HULL SCHOOL KITCHEN CLOSURESGMB North East, Yorkshire & Humber 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 08/03/2026This International Women’s Day, we’re honouring the women who lift others as they rise. Thank you for shaping fairer, better workplaces. #GiveToGain #MakeWorkBetter #IWD2026 100
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 06/03/2026🚨MARCH TOGETHER AGAINST THE FAR RIGHT – 28 MARCH 🚨 The Together Alliance is taking to the streets of Central London on Saturday 28 March at 12pm, and GMB is mobilising. 👉 If you’re a GMB member in North East, Yorkshire & Humber tell us if you’ll be joining us here: tinyurl.com/MarchTogether 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Your rights at work during #Ramadan include: ✅ Flexible working to support fasting/prayer ⏰ Temporary adjustments to shifts & meetings 🥱 Extra rest breaks to help manage energy levels 📆 Flexibility when booking annual leave (including for Eid) 😌 Access to a safe private space for prayer/reflection 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 24/02/2026📢GMB Union is challenging Horizon Academy Trust's decision to close primary school kitchens in Hull, and is calling on both East Riding and Hull Councils to intervene.👇 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 24/02/2026Four years ago Putin began his brutal invasion of Ukraine. Today - and all days - we stand with Ukrainians. Sláva Ukrayíni 🇺🇦 0154
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 23/02/2026🚨BREAKING: Hundreds of children in Hull face losing their fresh school dinner after an academy closed it's kitchens today! Read more below 👇 www.gmbneyh.org.uk/hundreds_of_... 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Out in the freezing Northumberland cold at Organon in Cramlington, talking to workers and building union strength. GMB Union is here, growing fast and standing up for every worker’s voice! #GMBUnion #Organon #MakeWorkBetter 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 17/02/2026'Chance to celebrate everything Jo stood for': 🧡🖤Final run to be held for MP Jo Cox, backed by GMB Union👇 www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/...yorkshirepost.co.uk'Chance to celebrate everything Jo stood for': Final run to be held for MP Jo CoxA charity run in honour of the late MP Jo Cox will take place for the final time later this year. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 12/02/2026🚨GMB Union warned the government about the pressures on the glass industry, caused by the glass tax and soaring energy prices... and now this👇 www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/busines...yorkshireeveningpost.co.ukLeeds-based glass giant to cut up to 40 jobs across West Yorkshire plantsDozens of jobs could be axed at Verallia's Leeds and Knottingley glass factories, with unions pointing to a lack of government support. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 11/02/2026🚨Knottingley & Leeds Verallia glass sites to slash jobs! This is devastating news for the industry & the local community. Glass manufacturing is not operating on a level playing field. With glass tax & rising energy costs, we warned Government jobs would go👇 www.gmbneyh.org.uk/40_west_york...gmbneyh.org.uk40 WEST YORKSHIRE GLASS FACTORY JOBS UNDER THREATGMB North East, Yorkshire & Humber 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Run For Jo: Sun 21 June 🖤🧡 GMB is proud to be headline sponsor for the Run For Jo & Family Fun Day in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox. This will be the last run, so lets make it a big one. Sign up here racebest.com/races/uhw7u or just come along and have a great day. www.gmb.org.uk/news/final-r... 013
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 09/02/2026UK crisps crisis as warning issued over Hula Hoops and other favourites👇 Dozens of staff voted to walk out in a dispute over additional duties imposed by KP bosses without extra pay or proper consultation. www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2168...express.co.ukUK crisps crisis as warning issued over Hula Hoops and other favouritesIt's now 'crunch time' for KP snacks after the GMB union voted for strikes. 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 09/02/2026We’re proud to mark #HeartUnions Week🧡🖤 Every day, union members show that by standing together, we can improve working lives and create better workplaces ✊ #MakeWorkBetter 000
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 06/02/2026🚨BREAKING: Workers making Hula Hoops, McCoy’s, Pom Bears and Discos prepare for industrial action amid pay row.👇 www.gmbneyh.org.uk/hula_hoops_a...gmbneyh.org.ukHULA-HOOPS AND POM-BEARS WORKERS VOTE TO STRIKEGMB North East, Yorkshire & Humber 000
Reposted by GMB CampaignsGMB Union @gmb.org.uk · 05/02/2026BREAKING 🚨: Barnsley NHS staff ready to strike in response to fire and rehire threat 🙌 97% backed strike action - in a ballot of more than 600 workers 🪧 031
GMB Campaigns @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social · 05/02/2026BREAKING🚨 Hundreds of workers at Barnsley NHS Trust have said they are ready to strike after bosses threatened them with fire and rehire 😠👇 @barnshospital.bsky.social www.gmb.org.uk/news/hundred...gmb.org.ukHundreds of Barnsley Hospital workers ready to strikeMore than 97 per cent ready to walk out over fire and rehire threat 000