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GMB congress is taking place at the Citywest hotel, Dublin 7th – 11th June 2015.
Our equality officer Sarah James will be speaking on 3 motions during the week, look out for her speeches along with the whole congress on GMB live stream.
More information on the congress agenda…
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This year saw the largest parade in Birmingham Pride history, with over 75,000 lining the streets to show solidarity with our LGBT community.
For GMB it was topped off with members from our women’s group handing over a cheque for £1250 to Birmingham LGBT centre to help them continue the fantastic work…
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May 17th (today) has since 2004, established itself the single most important date for LGBTI communities to mobilise internationally, to highlight the struggles faced by lesbian, gay, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people and all those who do not conform to majority sexual and gender norms.
May 17th was chosen to commemorate…
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For GMB members working in public services the results of the general election and local council elections last week mean that further tough times lie ahead. The Conservative Party agenda of more austerity will now be fully implement across public services that are already in financial crisis after five years of cuts.…
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GMB Officers will be visiting workplaces during May to discuss any issues or queries you may have.
If your workplace is not listed and would like us to attend, please contact branch office.
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GMB have today commented on the Labour Party defeat in the general election and on the election of a new Leader and Deputy Leader of Party.
Paul Kenny, GMB General Secretary, said “If the Labour Party acts in haste it will repent at leisure”
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Today, Friday 8 May 2015 marks VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) 70 years since the end of the second world war in Europe.
Events are taking place today, and GMB officials will be joining the nation at 3pm to fall silent in remembrance of the enormous sacrifice made across Europe by those gave their lives to protect…
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Today is election day, the polls will shortly be opening and we all have a vital role to play.
This election really is the most important for a generation. There are clear choices today –
Vote for the party that believes when a few at the top succeed then Britain succeeds
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On the eve of the General Election we acknowledge that many have not yet made up their mind when it comes to choosing the next Government. However, with the latest polls indicating a very tight margin between the two main parties your vote could make the difference – Whichever way you choose to vote, make sure…