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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · 19h

Wishing all those who celebrate a Happy Diwali 🪔

#Diwali
#Diwali2025
#GMBUnion

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · 3d

It’s #WearRedDay ❤️✊🏾✊🏿

Today we’re proud to stand with #ShowRacismTheRedCard —because equality, respect and unity are what GMB’s all about.

Together we’re stronger 💪
Together we say NO to racism.

#WRD25
#GMBUnion
#MembersFirst
#makeworkbetter

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · 10d

GMB stands beside every member facing challenges, fighting workplace stigma, and pushing for better support.

No one should struggle alone—your union is here for you. 🧡💜💚🩵

#WorldMentalHealthDay
#mentalhealthmatters
#GMBUnion
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · 24d

Today is National Teaching Assistant Day! 🍎📚✨ Huge shoutout to every TA, HLTA, LSA, 1:1 & Classroom Assistant—you make our schools amazing! 🏫👏

GMB’s got your back 💪🧡🖤
✅ Protection & support
✅ Great benefits

#nationalteachingassistantday
#GMBUnion
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Sep 18

Visited Cicor today! From health to creative skills, GMB’s Adult Learners’ Week has 650+ free courses for members to upskill, gain confidence, or try something new. Discover more: anyflip.com/bookcase/zrzku

#GMBUnion
#AdultLearnersWeek
#LifelongLearning
#GMbEducation

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Sep 15

It’s Adults Learning Week in Wales! GMB members get access to 650+ FREE courses: wellbeing, confidence, online & skill-building. Explore, boost, learn—your way! Don’t miss out—start your journey: anyflip.com/bookcase/zrzku #GMBUnion

#AdultsLearningWeek
#LifelongLearning
#GMBUnion

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚑 Big welcome to our newest rep Mat in Roth Welsh Ambulance Service Station.

We’re thrilled to keep growing, adding brilliant people, and strengthening the support we bring to our members 🙌✊

#GMBUnion
#NewRep
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Sep 7

🌈✨ We had an amazing time at Pride in the Port yesterday 🌈

It was inspiring to see our community come together to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Here are some of our favorite moments from the day 🩷💜🩵💛🧡❤️💚

#GMBUnion
#Pride2025
#prideintheport

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Sep 5

It’s #BackToSchool week!✏️

GMB has been in schools ensuring every worker has a voice. Union = Support, fairness, stronger together.

GMB is here for you! Not a member? Join now: www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

#GMBUnion
#MakeWorkBetter
#BackToSchool

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌧️We’ve have been braving the rain today🌧️

We’ve been speaking to Bidfood drivers about the upcoming ballot for Trade Union recognition ✊🙌

Please watch below to find out more 👇

#GMBUnion
#MembersFirst
#makeworkbetter
#Bidfood
#tradeunion
#recognitionagreement
#voteyes

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Aug 30

🏳️‍🌈✨ 1 week to go – Newport Pride! ✨🏳️‍🌈

📍 Kingsway Centre, John Frost Sq
🕘 From 9am – Queer Marketplace
🚶 Parade 11am through the city
🎉 Afterparty at The Corn Exchange, LePub, Fire & Ice + more!

Let’s celebrate love, diversity & Pride in Newport 💜🧡💚

#NewportPride #Pride2025 #GMBUnion

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Aug 8

🐈Better pay & purrks: higher wages & benefits.
🐈Paws-on protection: support at work.
🐈Fur-safe workplaces: safer conditions.
🐈Furreedom & fairness: no unfair treatment.
🐈Power of the clowder: strength in unity.

Join GMB today!

#GMBUnion
#makeworkbetter
#InternationalCatDay

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Aug 6

Absolutely buzzing after a fantastic week connecting with current members & new!

Take a look behind the scenes as we drop in at workplaces.

From hospital corridors to care homes & council offices, GMB is always here for you.

#GMBUnion
#makeworkbetter
#membersfirst

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢The NJC pay claim 25/26 is now settled

After employers refused to discuss the claim further, the joint trade unions GMB, Unison & Unite have settled the pay claim.

We want to thank you for your participation. Our members voices are the driving force of this union.

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jul 24

Yesterday, GMB members in Bristol City Council united across care homes, children’s centres& reablement centres for our Equal Pay for Equal Work campaign.

It was a successful day full of solidarity.

Join us & let’s keep fighting for what’s right.

#EqualPayforEqualWork
#GMBUnion
#makeworkbetter

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jul 16

Join GMB @ Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival!

Celebrate trade union history & solidarity with a weekend of live music, inspiring speakers, family fun, & the iconic Sunday procession.

🎶 Music|🎤 Talks|🧒 Kids' Zone|
Come together for a powerful weekend of unity and activism!

#Tolpuddle2025
#GMBUnion

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢GMB Members in the NHS have you voted in the Pay Ballot 25/26 yet📢

⏰The ballot is still open until 12pm tomorrow!!

Don’t lose your say on pay! ✊

Not received a vote via email or text contact your rep or local GMB Office.

#nhspayballot
#NHSpay
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst
#GMBUnion

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Jul 15

BREAKING 🚨: North East aerospace company cancels sick pay for workers - so 96% vote to strike

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jul 8

📢GMB Members in the NHS have you voted in the Pay Ballot 25/26 yet📢

⏰The ballot is still open but the deadline is fast approaching, don't lose your say on pay!

Not received a vote via email or text contact your rep or local GMB Office.
#nhspayballot
#NHSpay
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst
#GMBUnion

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jul 1

Cardiff Bay today: GMB met with Minister Jack Sargeant to raise serious concerns about Bidfood’s derecognition of GMB.

It’s a clear breach of the spirit of Welsh social partnership – workers deserve a voice, not a closed door.

We’re standing strong for fair work, real dialogue, and union rights.

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 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
#GMBUnion
#makeworkbetter

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GMB Union @gmb.org.uk · Jun 8

Got Congress FOMO?

Don't worry - you can follow all the action here, from 0930 🧡

#GMB25
www.youtube.com/live/nP0ZCh6...

Sunday 8th June | GMB Union Congress

Join us for the first day of our annual Congress, this year live from Brighton! Congress business begins at 9:30am. --------------------------------------- GMB Union organises workers in both the p...

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jun 8

Congress 2025 has begun 🙌

Welcome to all our visitors & delegates.

#GMB25
#GMBUnion
#congress2025

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GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jun 4

📢THE NHS PAY BALLOT 25/26 IS NOW OPEN! 📢

Have your say on pay now and use your vote.

Not received a vote via email or text contact your rep or local GMB Office.

#nhspayballot
#NHSpay
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst
#GMBUnion

GMB Wales & South West @gmbwsw.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌈🏳️‍🌈Every month is pride month in the GMB and we are here as always to support our LGBT+ members in the workplace.

We celebrate and stand firm with the whole LGBT+ community.

Issues at work? GMB stands with you.

#pridemonth
#PrideMonth2025
#makeworkbetter
#MembersFirst
#GMBUnion