£13.50 is the market rate for HGV drivers 🚛 There is a strike in Eastbourne because our members know their value https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-01-14/eastbourne-bin-lorry-drivers-begin-11-days-of-strike-action-in-row-over-pay

Today we honour the birthday of Eleanor Marx (1855-1898) - GMB co-founder, socialist, feminist, trade unionist and internationalist, she remains an inspiration to all who want more equal and just society ✊ Happy birthday Eleanor 🥳 http://www.gmb.org.uk/history

Four years ago today construction giant Carillion went bust – and Government still hasn’t learned lessons:   👷🏽‍♂️ 20,000 jobs were lost ⬆️ 53% jump in value of outsourced contracts in the year after collapse 💰Taxpayers left to pick up the tab https://birlinn.co.uk/product/bandit-capitalism/

Fair pay and conditions - that’s what Eastbourne’s refuse workers are striking for 🚛

Another day, another failing in the privatised energy sector This is a kick in the teeth for workers who have seen the company through Covid and the stress caused by the energy crisis 💡 https://metro.co.uk/2022/01/13/energy-supplier-ovo-set-to-axe-quarter-of-staff-as-prices-soar-15911677/

VACANCY: GMB’s National Administration Unit is hiring for the role of Network Operations Administrator, based in Paisley, Scotland Interested in joining the team? 🙌 You can find more information, including how to apply, on our website ⬇ https://www.gmb.org.uk/job/network-operations-administrator-national-administration-unit

As energy Minister, Amber Rudd pushed for marketisation - a strategy which left millions lost as suppliers went bust The revolving door between Government and big business must close https://www.cityam.com/gmb-union-hammers-centrica-for-appointing-former-energy-minister-amber-rudd-to-its-board/

Happy birthday @JeffBezos 🥳 How about celebrating your 58th by making Amazon warehouses safe to work in? https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/amazon-workers-treated-like-slaves-25531239

These closures are devastating for the Wilko workers losing their jobs With 400 shops closing a week we need action to protect jobs and High Streets 🏬 https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/breaking-wilko-close-16-stores-25902182

This isn't good enough 😡 A carer has to work 173 years just to earn the same money an average CEO scoops in just one year. Our General Secretary, @GMBGarySmith: "That's not levelling up, that tells us everything that is wrong with our economy". Listen ⬇