GMB union

The GMB union is a general trade union in the UK, representing workers across various sectors. It is currently newsworthy due to two distinct issues. Firstly, the GMB is facing allegations of bullying from Maryam Eslamdoust, the leader of the TSSA transport union. Eslamdoust claims GMB officials engaged in actions that caused her significant stress and negatively impacted her health, alleging attempts to push her out of her job. Secondly, the GMB is involved in advocating for government support for the struggling UK ceramics industry. The union, alongside others and the Green Alliance, is warning that the industry faces a crisis due to factors like high energy costs, potentially leading to job losses and the loss of a significant part of British national identity. This highlights the GMB's role in representing workers' interests and lobbying for industry support.