In 2018 there were 22,481 homes in London that had been unoccupied for 6 months or more. 🏠 If local councils had the power to use homes left empty for prolonged periods, it would help to cut the unacceptably high waiting lists across London. https://www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/gmb-call-for-unoccupied-homes-to-house-people-on-waiting-lists

We are calling on social care providers, councils and the Government to recognise the jobs care staff do and sign up to the real @LivingWageUK voluntary scheme which today was raised to £10.75 per hour! Find out more 👇 https://www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/social-care-providers-councils-and-the-government-pay-the-real-living-wage

What issues are facing employees in the London tourism sector? https://www.businessleader.co.uk/what-issues-are-facing-employees-in-the-london-tourism-sector/75497/

It’s simply wrong that people working for our London’s landmarks aren’t paid enough to live on. These employers must step up and lead the way to ensure no-one working for them or their contractors are paid these poverty wages. @LivingWageUK Details 👇 https://www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/landmarks-pay-the-london-living-wage

These pay increases are badly needed. Earlier this year, GMB showed that across London rent has risen by 21.7% since 2011 yet monthly earnings have increased by just 9.1% across the capital. More info 👇 https://www.gmblondon.org.uk/news/gmb-welcome-increase-in-london-and-uk-living-wage

Mothers promised full year of maternity pay in Labour manifesto https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/07/mothers-promised-full-year-of-maternity-pay-in-labour-manifesto?CMP=share_btn_tw