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[GMB London Region @GMBLondonRegion]

Robotaxis are heading for London's streets, and our members can already feel the pinch.

GMB's Kola Olalekan tells the @FT that earnings are dropping as fares get cut to fund the rollout, and warns of "massive" job losses ahead.

Drivers can't be an afterthought.
🔗https://t.co/AMYkVEB09H

[Ali Haydor @theAliHaydor]

All of these fares below 0.90p…per mile (Estimated Hackney rate £2.60 per mile)

It should not be down to drivers to reject unfair fare offers from #operators like @UberUK. Instead, operators need to pay just and fair fares to #drivers.

Bring back time-and-distance-based #fares.

[John Colquhoun @Sijepuis83]

Meeting with members working in Prisoner Escort Custody Services this morning in Southgate, promoting our joint campaign with @POAUnion to reinstate the right to strike for Justice workers to help end years of pay degradation. @GMBLondonRegion @cabeleiramoloko

[Andre Marques @cabeleiramoloko]

Outside Superdrug in Dunstable today with @gmblancaster , speaking with colleagues about the benefits of being part of the GMB union. 💪
A strong voice at work means better representation, support and the power to stand together. ✊#GMB #MakeWorkPay #UnionStrong @GMBLondonRegion

[GMB Union Southampton Branch @GMB_Southampton]

Solidarity with Ukraine ✊🏾

[Ukraine Solidarity Campaign 🇺🇦✊🏽🚩 @UkraineSol]

Many hundreds of workers at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have been detained, abused and tortured. 15 are imprisoned after show trials on fabricated charges.

On 27 August in London, join Khrystyna Levchenko and Ivanna Khrapko...

https://t.co/gPOJPVutIW

[GMB Southern Region @GMBSouthern]

Nike foam manufacturer in Croydon slashes 100 jobs as production off-shores to Vietnam

“Zotefoams is not a failing company. They increased profits last year by 34 per cent.”

https://t.co/YCZjzAADei

[GMB Union Southampton Branch @GMB_Southampton]

50 years ago today, the Grunwick strike began.

Led by South Asian woman Jayaben Desai, the strike showed the strength of women standing together against unfair treatment at work. Their courage, their heritage and their fight for dignity helped change the labour movement.

[GMB Union Southampton Branch @GMB_Southampton]

Bring back time-and-distance-based #fares.

[Ali Haydor @theAliHaydor]

It should not be down to drivers to reject unfair fare offers from #operators like Uber or Bolt. Instead, operators need to pay just and fair fares to #drivers.

Bring back time-and-distance-based #fares.

[Gary Smith @GMBGarySmith]

This is a failure of both the Scottish and UK Governments.

Our shipyards should be full of work, including work supporting the renewables industry.

Instead, we have empty yards, broken promises and tugs for Faslane being built abroad.

[GMB Union Southampton Branch @GMB_Southampton]

Rest in power, Professor Jason Arday

GMB Southern Region attended the vigil at Trafalgar Square, London, to honour his life, legacy and lasting impact.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and all who were touched by his work.

#JasonArday #RestInPower

[GMB Union @GMB_union]

Asda's move to outsource its cleaning staff is wrong.

3500 people are now worried about their livelihoods.

Outsourcing has a track record of slashing pay, conditions - and even jobs.

This is no way to treat your loyal staff @asda

[Matthew Wright @MatthewKWright]

Great to be at the Uber Hub with @tracy_beeson today with our new membership forms - off to a good start!

@GMBLondonRegion represents and campaigns on behalf of 1000s of members in our Professional Drivers branch.

Not a member yet? Join here today 👇

https://t.co/60v614mTeG

[GMB Scotland @GMBScotOrg]

No place for racism: Delivery driver attacked by far-right mob backs our No Excuse for Abuse campaign. The Record reports https://t.co/jI5OjtNrFa

[Gary Smith @GMBGarySmith]

Muhammad was just doing his job as a delivery worker in Glasgow when he suffered a disgusting racist attack from fascist thugs.

I pay tribute to his bravery in speaking up and supporting his colleagues.

Muhammad, your union stands with you. Solidarity.

https://t.co/PWzeo18Fce

[GMB London Region @GMBLondonRegion]

Kola is a private hire driver.

His dash cam sees the whole road, but TfL rules keep it silent on what's said to him.

So the abuse leaves no trace.

Drivers deserve to be heard.
#MembersFirst

[GMB Scotland @GMBScotOrg]

'Most right-thinking people will back this campaign.' The Record urges Scotland to stand with us to halt racist abuse of workers.
https://t.co/f7jbEu5Q9i

[GMB Union @GMB_union]

Self-driving robotaxis in London are a worrying development.

How will drivers be supported to reskill if their jobs go?

How will public safety be impacted? Who is liable for accidents? What implications are there for disabled passengers?

We urge TfL to proceed with caution.

[GMB London Region @GMBLondonRegion]

A machine can plot a route. It can't replace the knowledge and human connection our drivers bring every day.

300,000 private hire jobs are on the line as robotaxis eye London. GMB is pressing the government to act.

Read More👇
https://t.co/c3ArAD7Xkx

[GMB Union Southampton Branch @GMB_Southampton]

Warm wishes to all those celebrating Guru Purnima.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed, peaceful, and joyful Guru Purnima.

[GMB Southern Region Drivers @GMB_SR_Drivers]

GMB Union presses @UberUK for stronger driver safety measures following member concerns.

GMB also used the meeting to encourage Uber to back its ‘No Place for Racism’ campaign.

https://t.co/AJD392lD8C