Gary Smith
@GMBGarySmith
General Secretary of @GMB_union #MakeWorkBetter
Oil and gas jobs are at risk. Without action - the populist Right will exploit this. Climate deniers will have a field day. Read more from @GMBGarySmith here 👇 mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…
Reform would gut our green industries - putting thousands of jobs at risk. But people need to see the benefits of green energy policies, with jobs in every community. That's why we've launched Climate Jobs UK with @ProspectUnion 🙌
Yesterday, GMB members in Bristol City Council united across care homes, children’s centres & reablement centres for our Equal Pay for Equal Work It was a successful day full of solidarity. Join us&let’s keep fighting for what’s right. #EqualPayforEqualWork #GMBUnion
ORGREAVE INQUIRY ANNOUNCED! The government have announced an inquiry will take place into Orgreave. Please see and share our press release otjc.org.uk/orgreave-truth…
Staffordshire is rightly proud of its potters’ heritage and the UK needs its ceramics sector now more than ever. Find out how your can help workers at companies like Dunoon back their industry ⬇️ potterspledge.uk
For generations, the ceramics industry has provided skilled jobs and supported working class communities across Stoke-on-Trent. It's now under threat from rocketing energy costs and unfair competition with cheap imports. We need action on energy bills to save the Potteries.
For generations, the ceramics industry has provided skilled jobs and supported working class communities across Stoke-on-Trent. It's now under threat from rocketing energy costs and unfair competition with cheap imports. We need action on energy bills to save the Potteries.
We need an Industrial Strategy that keeps Stoke’s kilns lit. That means cheaper gas, and no wait for support. Thats the message from GMB members in Britain’s ceramics sector. Watch ⬇️
Great to be back in Durham with great comrades. Solidarity forever. ✊



It's been 4 years since women in Birmingham started their Equal Pay campaign. 2 years since the council admitted their liability. And yet- they are still waiting. We are balloting on what steps the women in schools want to take next. Patience is running out. Pay justice NOW!
Great to be with @GMBGarySmith @gmbperry and some of our brilliant @GMB_union @GMBLondonRegion workplace reps at Heathrow today. They’re doing a great job building the Union and “Making Work Better” #MembersFirst
Thank you to @RachelReevesMP for meeting with Lead Convenor Jim Barwise and the GMB team at JCB yesterday. JCB is a global manufacturing giant; our union is proud to represent its dedicated workforce.
Support for energy intensive industry in the Government’s Industrial Strategy is welcome news for UK potters. But we aren’t out of the woods yet. We are building a worker-led campaign to save Britain’s Potteries, add your voice & find out more ⬇️ potterspledge.uk
Our care team’s been on the move 💪🧡 visiting care homes, signing up new members & sharing how GMB’s fighting for better pay, respect & rights 💙👐 Care deserves better. We’re making it happen. 👇 🔗 gmb.org.uk/campaigns/care… #CareWorkers #UnionStrong #FridayFeeling
🎉 VICTORY FOR GMB MEMBERS AT MEARS LEEDS GMB Union has won a 4.5% pay increase for members at MEARS in Leeds! ✊ This comes after nine long months of delays, during which workers faced unacceptable pressure and threats to accept less or face redundancy.🧡🖤✊ If you’re not…
NJC MEMBERS YOU HAVE UNTIL 12PM TODAY TO VOTE! All members that have not yet used their vote have had a reminder via text&email. Don't think you've received a vote, contact us before 12pm. Don't miss out - HAVE YOUR SAY ON PAY! #njcpayballot #haveyoursayonpay #makeworkbetter
🚨 NJC Members: Final Call to Vote! You have until 12PM today to make your voice heard. If you haven’t voted yet, check your text and email for your reminder. Not sure you received it? Contact us before 12PM today! Don’t miss out! Have your say on pay.🗳️
💔 This is what fighting for your children looks like. 📢 GMB Union is out today protesting to save Aldgate School Child and Family Centre! This vital service offers affordable childcare for working parents, and now it’s under threat of closure. 👶 Parents brought their…
🎥 “It’s livelihoods being taken away.” Gary Edwards speaks from Wigan as 250 skilled workers lose their jobs at the glass fibre plant. GMB, @joshsimonsmp & site leaders fought to save it—but the owners shut the door. We’ll support our members every step of the way.
No one should face anti-social behaviour at work. That’s why Nottingham’s tram workers have welcomed news that additional police support will be based at Tram HQ🚊 Hear from GMB and Police and Crime Commissioner @gary_godden ⬇️
Scunthorpe GMB members react to some to the announcements in @RachelReevesMP speech to #GMB25 yesterday. Our union will always fight for our members, their jobs and their industries. Watch👇