
Government halts coastguard pay changes after GMB campaign
Transport minister Keir Mather announced in Parliament that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) would not proceed with the proposed changes to remuneration.

Transport minister Keir Mather announced in Parliament that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) would not proceed with the proposed changes to remuneration.

The debate follows a petition backing the ceramics industry that attracted more than 100,000 signatures, prompting MPs to discuss the challenges facing manufacturers.

More than 6,000 Evri couriers have rejected a pay offer dating back to 2025, with GMB warning that industrial action could now be considered.

The findings come amid growing debate over the use of AI and automation in the workplace and their potential impact on employment.

A survey of more than 1,600 care workers conducted by the union in May and June found that 52% had been subjected to attacks while carrying out their roles.

GMB has launched a workplace exposure register for fumes and dust as the union calls for greater action to protect aviation workers from occupational health risks.

GMB has voted to reaffirm its affiliation to the Labour Party, arguing it gives trade union members a voice in political decision-making.

BMA employees will strike for 48 hours after an overwhelming ballot result backing industrial action over pay.

More than 70% of women surveyed by GMB say ill-fitting PPE designed for men’s bodies is leaving them unsafe, uncomfortable or unable to do their jobs, prompting renewed calls for legal reform and inclusive standards.

A new worker-led report warns that without swift intervention on energy costs and regulation, the UK ceramics industry risks long-term decline.

The union said expanding SEND provision will increase pressure on an already stretched workforce, particularly teaching assistants who play a central role in supporting children with additional needs.

Thousands of women represented by GMB union will receive their individual equal pay settlement figures today.
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