Councils led by Reform UK have experienced a surge in GMB union membership, driven by workers' fears of potential cuts to pay and job conditions. GMB leaders, including general secretary Gary Smith, criticized Reform UK for undermining workers’ rights and called out their hypocrisy. The union expressed concern over Reform’s political stance against protections like sick pay and trade union rights, questioning their pro-worker claims. National officer Rachel Harrison reinforced these views, stating that workers believe Reform's policies threaten their job security and welfare.
Councils led by Reform UK have seen workers "flocking" to join the GMB union over fears there could be a cut to pay and job conditions.
GMB general secretary Gary Smith launched a scathing attack against Reform UK in a speech at the union's annual conference in Brighton over the weekend.
GMB national officer Rachel Harrison told the PA news agency: "Reform spouts a lot of nonsense about being on the side of workers, but these figures show people aren't buying it."
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