From next Monday, GMB members at @GatesIndustrial will be balloted for industrial action over a proposed real terms pay cut. After they worked through the pandemic producing parts for ventilators, Gates now must properly recognise and value these workers. https://www.insider.co.uk/news/strike-threat-dumfries-manufacturer-over-24311924

Many references to the historic Glasgow Women’s Strike at #GMB21, so seems fitting to wish a very happy birthday to one of the leaders of that strike, and 2019 Eleanor Marx award winner, @ShonagtGlasgow!

On the first day of #GMB21, sending all the best to GMB Scotland’s digital delegation for a good Congress. Good luck also to @GMBGarySmith on his first Congress as our new General Secretary.

A landmark moment for the gig economy. It shows that new & emerging industries can embrace trade unionism and that unions can organise within them. This agreement should give hope to workers that our post-Covid recovery can be built on fairer foundations.https://news.stv.tv/scotland/gmb-uber-decision-opens-door-for-others-in-gig-economy

The UK Gov't announced on Friday that 3 new support ships for the navy need only be "integrated" in the UK. @GMBGarySmith says that leaves the door open for the bulk of the work to be done overseas - offshoring desperately needed jobs, apprenticeships and economic prosperity.