GMB union in fresh turmoil over claims by senior female leaders
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The GMB trade union, a major Labour party donor, is facing internal turmoil as it approaches a general secretary election in May. Two female members of the senior leadership team have made serious claims against the union's leadership. One was dismissed for alleged racism after filing a bullying and harassment complaint, which she claims was retaliatory. The other, currently on sick leave, also reported bullying and harassment, alleging a "culture of fear and control." The GMB denies the allegations, stating the dismissal was due to racist comments and the other claims were investigated and not upheld. This internal conflict follows years of efforts to address misogyny within the union, stemming from a 2020 report that found the GMB to be "institutionally sexist." Current General Secretary Gary Smith may face a challenger in the upcoming election.
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