GMB

British

abbreviation

Grand Master Bowman; the highest standard of archer
General, Municipal, and Boilermakers (trades union)

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Despite the lack of clarity, Andy Prendergast, national secretary of the GMB Union, said the Supreme Court decision was "very welcome".

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But Andy Prendergast, national secretary of the GMB Union, which represents workers across public utilities, engineering and food and drink manufacturing, said it was "nonsense" to suggest equalising minimum wage rates would destroy jobs.

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The GMB union has repeatedly made calls for more support to help futureproof the ceramics sector, following a number of pottery firms facing difficulties.

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Chris Hoofe, GMB organiser, said the announcement on Thursday was "more evidence, if any was needed, to meet GMB's demands of the government to act and support the sector."

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"GMB union will do everything we can to support them at this incredibly difficult time."

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