Join us next Tuesday evening for a fascinating Webinar hosted by our Regional Equality Forum on the rise of the Far Right and how this affects our members at work. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1502a8...

South Asian Heritage Month: 18 July – 17 August This year’s theme ; Roots to Routes - invites us to reflect on the journeys of South Asian communities: their migration, struggles, and powerful contributions to British society.

Surrey school facing a Teaching Assistant strike unless management agree to talks. The proposed restructure would force redundancies on these vital workers, with parents also not consulted. www.gmb-southern.org.uk/surrey-ta-st...

Dozens of members protested outside a cab office in Basingstoke after their rep was stood down. Why doesn't the Lamborghini-driving manager want our rep to fight against the wage downturn he's signing off? www.gmb-southern.org.uk/dozens-prote...

GMB members at Asda's St Leonards store have revealed SHOCKING details in a survey. They are complaining of: ❌ TOXIC working environment ❌ TERRIFYING experiences ❌ 43% have taken time off sick with stress or mental health reasons www.gmb-southern.org.uk/asda-st-leon...

It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 2025 and we're thinking differently about neurodiversity to challenge stereotypes & misconceptions. Dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia are more common than you might think – you might have a colleague with at least one of them.

Today is International Women’s Day. As we do every year, GMB is once again supporting International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is #AcceleratingAction Based on data from the World Economic Forum it will take until 2158 to achieve Gender Equality – this is 5 generations away!

💷 Investment – Strengthening local communities and businesses. 🎓 Apprenticeships – Creating opportunities for the next generation. Together, we’re building a stronger North West! 💪 #MakeWorkBetter ✊

Our members who clean and cater St Georges Hospital in Tooting are sick and tired of not getting paid properly and not being respected by their employer, Mitie. So this lunchtime they staged a demonstration outside the hospital entrance. Our members won't give up until some serious change is made!

Parking wardens across four South London boroughs have STOPPED ISSUING PARKING TICKETS as of this morning. Maybe the employer might be more inclined to settle the dispute now? www.gmb-southern.org.uk/south-london...

Shame on you, Guildford Council! Not only have our members not had their complaints properly looked at, now they're at risk of redundancy! www.gmb-southern.org.uk/guildford-ra...

A second runway will help create decent, unionised jobs at Gatwick "As the Government turns the page on austerity, a shovel-ready growth project like this is an obvious choice" www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

The long running dispute in Wiltshire is over and our members have been offered a reasonable outcome. A sensible outcome, reached by grown ups - so why all the years of mucking about and sometimes breaking the law? www.gmb-southern.org.uk/wiltshire-ou...

GMB members working for Caterlink at Eltham Hill School are taking strike action for fair pay. GMB will always stand by its members to ensure a fair wage. #GMBUnion #ElthamHillSchool #FairPayNow #MemberLed #MakeWorkBetter #CaterlinkPayStinks

This week is #HeartUnions Week🧡 By campaigning together GMB members make work better 👏 Join our union 👉 gmb.org.uk/join-gmb

Parking Wardens across two South London Boroughs are on strike next week, and may be joined by refuse collectors too. Unless the company offer a proper offer over the weekend, that is... www.gmb-southern.org.uk/south-london...

Hundreds of TAs protested Merton Council's meeting last night. They're paid an average of £1400 less London Weighting allowance than their teacher colleagues. A petition of more than 600 signatures was submitted before the meeting - now it's over to them to do the right thing.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 3,200 people a year are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK?

Merry Christmas from GMB Southern Region!

All our Apcoa members want for Christmas is a decent pay rise! www.gmb-southern.org.uk/apcoa-christ...

GMB Southern Region sends solidarity across the river to all our striking colleagues battling their employer, Unite The Union.

We're about to lodge a CAC application to win recognition at the Police Federation. A clear majority of staff are GMB members and they have the right to have their union recognised by their employer. Give us a like and a share to show some solidarity! www.gmb-southern.org.uk/gmb-cac-appl...

School support staff are at the core of the classroom, but for too long their work hasn’t been properly recognised or rewarded. 📚   The School Support Staff Negotiating Body is our chance to change that, and value these professionals.

Can't believe it's already been two months since the inaugural Southern Region Race Conference. We hope this will be the first of many, so if you're interested in attending next year or in getting more involved in GMB, let us know. Photo spam incoming!

www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/strike-... GMB members are sending a clear message that they will not tolerate the toxic bullying culture and victimisation they have experienced at Unite. #MembersFirst

BCP Council set to fire and rehire 5000 workers just in time for the holidays. Merry Christmas! 🎄☃️🎅 www.gmb-southern.org.uk/bcp-scrooge-...

Porters, domestics and catering staff are key to the safe running of our NHS - they deserve to be treated with respect. 🏥 Outsourced workers at 5 South London hospitals protested outside of ISS HQ today calling for better pay, safer staffing and an end to the bullying.

Today - 2nd December - marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. What is that and why does it matter to GMB Southern Region? A thread… 🧵

Of course we love #DogsOnPicketLines, but we love #DogsOnADemo too!

Hundreds of members from ISS across two South London NHS Trusts are about to converge on their employer’s headquarters!

Today marks the 36th World AIDS Day Why is this important to GMB Southern Region? A thread... 🧵

This #BlackFriday Amazon workers are sending a message. youtu.be/B-xvQQnOG9o?...

Solidarity to the outsourced ISS workers at 5 south London hospitals on strike today over low pay, understaffing and bullying. ✊ Domestics, porters and catering staff are essential to the safe running of a hospital - it’s time they were valued and respected.

As November draws to a close, we at GMB Southern Region are recognising Islamophobia Awareness Month and the importance of understanding and celebrating Muslim contributions to UK society. Read more at: www.gmb-southern.org.uk/islamophobia...

At GMB Congress 2024 in Bournemouth, a motion was passed to affiliate to STAMMA. So, who are they? A thread... 🧵

GMB members working at 5 South London hospitals sites are going to be on strike from tomorrow all weekend. On Monday morning they are going to march on the HQ of their employer, ISS. As always, we're available to talk if ISS wish to avoid the strike. www.gmb-southern.org.uk/iss-south-lo...

We’re out across the region today, visiting HC One care homes & speaking to GMB members about a campaign for better sick pay & paid breaks. They bring compassion, patience & dedication to their roles & make a significant difference to those they care for; terms & conditions should reflect that!

Today is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a day intended to raise awareness of all forms violence against women and girls. A thread 🧵

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. We remember our members and other trans siblings who lost their lives in acts of anti-trans violence. Find out more about what we are doing to #MakeWorkBetter for our trans members in the workplace and wider society: www.gmb-southern.org.uk/trans-rememb...

300 hospital workers across South London set for strike action. Will their employer ISS meet us for talks and avoid this unnecessary disruption? www.gmb-southern.org.uk/south-london...