This is scandalous and incompetent. Lives will likely have been lost. And higher infection rates will cost us all in the long run. We need to know whether Ministers approved the decision to withhold this advice. https://gmb.org.uk/news/suppressing-self-isolation-sick-pay-scandalous-and-incompetent

Today marks five years since Jo Cox was taken from us. She was murdered in an attempt to divide us as a country - instead it brought us closer together. Let’s continue to show how united we are. #MoreInCommon

The cost of living is surging as the economy opens up. If wages do not rise employers will face a recruitment and retention crisis. https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/surging-inflation-exposes-folly-governments-derisory-pay-policy

We’ve told Ministers that more than a third of our members in social care would consider packing their jobs in if vaccines were mandated. They can’t now say they weren’t warned. https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/ill-thought-through-plan-mandate-vaccinations-could-lead-care-staff-exodus

June 23rd is International Women in Engineering Day 2021. To celebrate we're hosting an event for women in construction and engineering. There are only a few spaces left so don't miss out 👇 Info here: https://gmb.org.uk/iwed21-details Register here: https://gmb.org.uk/iwed21 #INWED21 👷‍♀️

Stobart Air’s collapse is bad for the whole aviation industry – and this could be just the tip of the iceberg. Ministers need to target support to sectors – like aviation – that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/stobart-air-collapse-could-be-tip-iceberg-says-gmb

Former Ireland international hockey player and Just a Ball Game patron, Nikki Symmons, writes on how to be a better LGBT+ ally in sport and in the workplace. Take a look here 👇 #PrideMonth @NikSymmons |@JustABallGame https://www.gmb.org.uk/long-read/imagine-not-being-able-do-something-you-love-because-who-you-are

It's hot. Very hot. Maybe too hot? 🥵🌡️ Make sure you stay protected at work and know your rights in the heat 👇 https://www.gmb.org.uk/heat

GMB subs will not increase this year. This is the first step in our work to make union membership more affordable.

Thousands of workers and their families have had lives ruined by fire and rehire bullying. Boris Johnson's pathetic response at #PMQs gives bad bosses carte blanche to use the archaic practice whenever they see fit. What levelling up agenda? https://gmb.org.uk/news/pm-pathetic-response-fire-and-hire

Action must be taken now to make face-to-face learning safer over the remainder of ​the school term​. Outbreaks mean bubbles, classes or entire year groups ​must be ​sent home. The priority must be to avoid any further loss of education. https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/bring-back-face-coverings-schools-limit-coronavirus-disruption-say-education-unions

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed much of what’s gone wrong in UK employment. Enough is enough. It's time the Government set out proper legislation to deliver proper employment protections for workers.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to and helped deliver our first digital Congress. Our union’s focus is back on core business - fighting and campaigning over jobs and work. #MakeWorkBetter

The Government should extend #JacksLaw to be more inclusive, compassionate and supportive. Miscarriage touches the lives of millions - all people who should have proper protection and the vital support they need. https://gmb.org.uk/news/extend-parental-bereavement-leave-miscarriages-gmb-tells-govt

It was only after GMB pressure Ministers finally gave NHS staff free parking at work as they battled coronavirus. We're now demanding free car parking is extended for our NHS and care staff beyond the pandemic. Support our call? Retweet this. https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/nhs-and-care-staff-must-have-free-parking-work-gmb-congress-says