GMB Wales & South West

Happy New Year! Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! 🥳 Wishing all our amazing members, reps and workers the very best for 2026! Thank you for all you do, here’s for another year of standing together ✊ #HappyNewYear #happynewyear2026 #GMBUnion

It's not just unions - employer groups are calling for the Employment Rights Bill to pass NOW. It's really, really, really time for the unelected Lords to get out of the way and pass the Bill. #stoptheblock labourunions.org.uk/stoptheblock/

We did it. We have just introduced the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. Today our plans passed through parliament, and will soon become law. This is a major victory for working people in every part of the country.

Proud that the Employment Rights Bill has now passed the Commons AND the Lords. The biggest boost to rights at work in a generation. A historic achievement for this Labour Government🌹

The Employment Rights Act is a new era for workers in this country. The biggest step forward for workers rights’ in 50 years. GMB members’ voices have been at the forefront of making this happen. This is a huge moment to make work better.

📰 "Let us not waste a minute more – it is time to deliver." @AngelaRayner After 14 years where workers' rights were undermined by the Tories, the Employment Rights Bill offers the change we need to make the world of work fairer. The Bill returns to the Lords tomorrow. They are still holding it up - and it has to stop. Labour fought for it, voters backed it. Let's get it done. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

📢 This Saturday, 22 Nov, is Equal Pay Day. From today, women are effectively working for free compared to men — because discrimination still exists. The “unexplained” gender pay gap is discrimination in valuing women’s work. GMB is fighting to end it. ✊ Equal pay now.

📜The Employment Rights Bill returns to the Lords today. The #NewDeal for Working People was a Manifesto commitment, and must be delivered in full. That means passing the Bill intact and ensuring it is implemented robustly. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Team Plymouth is central to the government’s renewal plan — and there’s no Team Plymouth without our GMB members at Devonport Dockyard. Our reps joined the One Plymouth launch in Parliament & we’re ready to help deliver for communities across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall ✊

🚨 Applications Now Open: GRASP Programme 📅 Apply between 3/11 – 5/12 (12 noon) GRASP supports Ethnically Diverse/Global Majority members to: 🌻 Grow in confidence 🙋 Develop leadership and organising skills 🚩 Step into active roles within their union and workplaces Full details ⬇️ 🔗: gmb.org.uk/our-union/gras…

We remember ❤️ At 11am, we stand together in silence to honour all who served and those who never came home. Together for peace. #ArmisticeDay #LestWeForget

Remembrance Sunday. Today we remember and honour all those who gave their lives in service. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget

Today is International Day of Care & Support 🧑‍⚕️❤️‍🩹. Shocking stats: 69% get no help after reporting abuse, 30% face violence monthly, 2/3 are women. Zero tolerance! Care workers deserve respect & safety—GMB is fighting for real change. Stand with care staff! 🧡 #GMBUnion

Our members are our strength. We are so lucky to have Kelvin on Team GMB 🙌

Out and about in HC-One care homes this week 🏡💪 We’re talking to members about pay, fairness & HC-One’s unjust sponsorship policy. Loyal care workers deserve fair pay & recognition! Great to meet members & welcome new ones too🧡 #GMBUnion #MakeWorkBetter #MembersFirst

Today, we remember the 144 lives lost in the Aberfan disaster — 116 children and 28 adults. A community forever changed, a loss beyond measure. Our thoughts are with the families and all those whose lives were touched by that tragedy. ❤️

Wishing all those who celebrate a Happy Diwali 🪔 #Diwali #Diwali2025 #GMBUnion

@SRTRC_England Thank you!

Thanks all at @GMBWSW Looking fab. #WRD25

It’s #WearRedDay ❤️✊🏾✊🏿 Today we’re proud to stand with #ShowRacismTheRedCard —because equality, respect and unity are what GMB’s all about. Together we’re stronger 💪 Together we say NO to racism. #WRD25 #GMBUnion #MembersFirst #makeworkbetter

GMB stands beside every member facing challenges, fighting workplace stigma, and pushing for better support. No one should struggle alone—your union is here for you. 🧡💜💚🩵 #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealthmatters #GMBUnion #makeworkbetter #MembersFirst