GMB Equality and Inclusion

Calling all Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, women and young GMB members!

Want to scale up your workplace equality campaigning?

Sign up for the online GMB Union National Equality Summits this Autumn!

Find out more: http://gmb.org.uk/equalityevents

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is carrying out research into the sexual harassment of employees working in the night-time economy.

If you've ever worked in the night-time economy, complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K7T2FVW - and pass it on to your friends and family members who've worked in restaurants, bars, evening entertainment and nightlife.

✊🏿 Black GMB Union member?

💪🏽 Want to build influence in the union movement?

👩🏾‍💻 Join next Wednesday online to learn how!

Register: https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0of-uorzMtHddQLXKPOacu0Wx8Bf8Gp_Dm

We've been seeing loads of amazing videos from pickets lines this week 😍

Make sure ALL your followers see your message - turn on video captions with these handy guides!

https://rnid.org.uk/information-and-support/technology-and-products/how-to-use-video-captions-subtitles-social-media-accessibility/

How to use video captions on social media Find out how to switch on, adjust and create video captions on social media

Today is UN Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

GMB Union says the UK should properly mark a national day remembering transatlantic slavery.

We must learn from our history and not repeat the horrific mistakes of the past.

CEOs are now paid 109 times more than the average worker - The Big Issue CEOs are earning 39 per cent more in a year as workers grapple with cost of living crisis, according to TUC and High Pay Centre

What should an anti-racism toolkit/guide for the workplace look like?

Join GMB Race - Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority Workers next Wednesday to join the discussion.

📅 Wednesday 17 August
🕢 6.30 - 8pm
💻 Register at https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc--oqD0iHNcrUE1Nyj_cTFajKVRdk50B

As Muslims across the UK and Ireland celebrate the annual Eid al-Adha festival, GMB equality activist Atif Ali reflects on the importance of the union adopting the APPG definition of Islamophobia:

https://www.gmb.org.uk/long-read/stamping-out-anti-muslim-hate

GMB stamping out anti-Muslim hate As Muslims across the UK and Ireland celebrate the annual Eid al-Adha festival, GMB equality activist Atif Ali reflects on the importance of the union adopting the APPG definition of Islamophobia

GMB Shout! - LGBT+ will be joining sibling unions at London Trans+ Pride on Saturday.

Join us! Find us with GMB Union placards at Hyde Park Corner tube station at 1pm, ready to march at 2pm. 🏳️‍⚧️

Great line up of speakers for GMB Southern Region's event tomorrow evening for . All welcome!

Register at
https://gmb-org-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscuGurDMrGNa7XLgkLfE4TIhziXM_DYN3

Anti-racism in the workplace: What should a GMB Union Anti-Racism Charter look like?

Join GMB RACE next Tuesday, 7 June, to join the discussion. We're thrilled that we'll be joined by Sarah Owen MP.

See you there ✊🏽

Two great events happening as part of TUC Black Workers' Conference this weekend - open to the public:

🗓️ Sat 7 May, 4pm - Fighting Back: the future of Anti-Racism with gal-dem.com

🗓️ Sun 8 May, 2.30pm - Getting your workplace strike ready with Ella Baker School of Organising

Sign up at https://www.tuc.org.uk/BlackWorkersConference

TUC Black Workers Conference Black Workers Conference, 6-8 May 2022.

Why do we need mandatory reporting on the Ethnicity Pay Gap?

Join the national Race Leads network on 17 May, 6.30pm to find out at this important online event.

Register now at tinyurl.com/EthnicityPayGap - and make sure to share with your GMB branch. All members are welcome!

Today is

We’ve compiled a workplace toolkit filled with practical resources on how to build towards equality for trans and non-binary people at work.

Together we can make work better for all ✊🏳️‍⚧️

Check it out and start your plan for rolling it out at your workplace: https://www.gmb.org.uk/trans-non-binary-equality-work-toolkit

Trans and Non-Binary Equality at Work Toolkit | GMB Union Resources for GMB Members

Four great panel events happening as part of TUC Disabled Workers' Conference next week - all open to the public:

🗓️ Mon 21st, 6pm - Accessibility as standard not as required

🗓️Tues 22nd, 11.30am - Disabled People for Free Trade Unions

🗓️Tues 22nd, 6pm - UNCRPD

🗓️Thurs 24th, 6pm - Invisible impairments: tackling workplace barriers

Sign up at https://www.tuc.org.uk/disabled-workers-conference-2022-fringe-events.

Disabled Workers Conference 2022 - Fringe events Register for the TUC Disabled Workers Conference fringe events.

Nominations are open for the GMB Union Eleanor Marx Award 2022!

Do you know an outstanding woman GMB activist? Nominate them today - and by 22 April. All the details are at www.gmb.org.uk/eleanormarxaward. Any GMB member can make a nomination.

We'll find out the final winner at GMB Congress 2022.

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Join us today at 7pm as we speak to Dai Donovan (who you may remember from the 2014 film Pride) about the long shared history of LGBT+, Labour and Trade Union Movements.
Many thanks once again to GMB North West & Irish Trade Union for sponsoring this event.

Register now 👇
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsf--tqTIrHtI6dWZuORtOUxtDUnqLKFcW

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Fab article highlighted by our National Equality Forum women’s strand lead Hailey Maxwell.

✊✊✊ The era of the girlboss is over - women workers of the world unite ✊✊✊

Essential reading for every young woman worker. Pass it on!

The girlboss era is over, 2022 is the year of the girlunion The time for gaslighting and gatekeeping is over. Now, girlworkers of the girlworld unite.

Great progress from GMB Midland and East Coast by our activists and regional Equality Officer.

Talk to us to find out how to push for your employer to sign up - and don’t forget to share your successes.

Domestic Abuse is a workplace issue.

That's why we're delighted Nottinghamshire County Council has become the latest signatory to the GMB Union Domestic Abuse Charter, as one of the largest employers in the county.

Full story here: www.gmb.org.uk/news/nottinghamshire-county-join-gmb-domestic-abuse-charter

This Disability History Month, join GMB Disabled Workers Network to hear about the challenges activists face at work.

Learn more about hidden disabilities and how GMB is supporting members and activists at work.



📅15/12/21
⌚6.00pm
Register: http://tinyurl.com/GMBDHM21

GMB believes that all workplaces should be inclusive for workers experiencing the menopause.

This includes:

a workplace menopause policy covering all workers experiencing the menopause including training for managers and reasonable adjustments.

We know that the menopause is a workplace issue. There are over 40 symptoms of the menopause which include night sweats, hot flushes, heavy bleeding, mood swings and fatigue. For many women these symptoms can have a significant impact on their working lives.

This we encourage all members to look through our campaign activities and tell us what you are doing to of menopause in the workplace

www.gmb.org.uk/menopause

FAO members in the North West and Irish region. GMB activists in other areas, look out for sessions in your region or contact your Regional Equality Officer for info.

GMB UNION EVENT TO RECOGNISE WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY 18 OCTOBER 2021. World Menopause Day is October 18th and the GMB union will be holding a special event to recognise its importance. As a union we see the menopause as a daily health and safety issue which is constant for more than half of our members and are raising awareness of the impact of this condition.

The awareness is about the symptoms and the affect it can have on women members of a certain age. The symptoms are debilitating for around 80% of women at some stage in their lives and will impact on their ability to carry out workplace duties.

In too many cases employers do not have menopause policies or make reasonable adjustments to take into consideration these symptoms and how they can impact on women’s capabilities. This can lead to performance management and disciplinary problems and that is why GMB union reps and officers need to be alert to this situation.

We need to spread the word that the menopause is a problem and that we will discuss what needs to be done to support our members by recognising this and by being reactive in defending any member who is under threat or needs our backing in some way. However, we also need to be proactive by enlightening our whole membership and our employers in the need to look at mitigation when problems arise.

Absence management, disciplinary action, reasonable adjustments should all be on our agenda when our women members need representation. This event marking the World Menopause Day takes place in GMB trade union regional office, Columbus Quay on Monday October 18th from 10am until 2pm and is the next stage in our campaign to educate and train our reps and members on this important issue.

We are looking for delegates from branches and workplaces to come along and hear about some of the tactics and success we have been having but also how we need to do much more.

READ MORE on the regional website here - https://www.gmbnorthwest.co.uk/news/gmb-union-event-recognise-world-menopause-day-18-october-2021

Today's the day! GMB Union menopause campaign training launches today with a pilot session before being rolled out across all our regions.

Want to know more about how you can get involved? Contact GMB Equality and Inclusion or your regional equality officer.

Together we will

Maternity Action asks: Were you during the pandemic?

We want to find out about YOUR experience at work during Covid.

Fill in our ten minute survey and let us know your thoughts!
http://ow.ly/exBW50G2SD5

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Ready to take your employer to task on improving work conditions for people going through menopause?

Look out for your GMB Union member email today for a chance to join our pilot workplace menopause training in September.

It's time to smash the stigma.

www.gmb.org.uk/menopause

REMINDER: TOMORROW, 11 AUG 7PM

The TUC is hosting a webinar this Wednesday on Sexual Harassment sponsored by the TUC LGBT+ Committee.

Details of the event and how to register are below. Please do join us if you can and share via your networks.

Date: Wednesday 11 August 2021
Time: 19:00 – 20:00

Chair: Peter Taylor – TUC LGBT+ Committee Member

Panellists:
- Catherine Bewley, Head of Sexual Violence and Young People's Support Services, Galop
- Deeba Syed, Senior Legal Officer (Employment Law), Rights of Women
- Quinn Roache, LGBT+ and Disabled Workers Policy Officer, TUC
- Nikki Pound, Womens Officer, TUC

Register: https://www.tuc.org.uk/events/discussion-sexual-harassment-whats-next

Discussion on Sexual Harassment - what's next? Sign up for our webinar on sexual harassment as part of our Pride campaign. The webinar will focus on what sexual harassment looks like for different groups, what change is needed to tackle sexual harassment and what the preventative duty on sexual harassment should look like.

Menopause at centre of increasing number of UK employment tribunals Rise in women taking employers to court citing event as proof of unfair dismissal and discrimination