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Unions week! We asked a few of our wonderful members to share what being in @GMB_union means to them.
We're so excited to introduce you to some of the people fighting to make Parliament a better place! [Thread
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#HeartUnions #EspeciallyGMB http://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
Unions week! We asked a few of our wonderful members to share what being in @GMB_union means to them.We're so excited to introduce you to some of the people fighting to make Parliament a better place! [Thread
]#HeartUnions #EspeciallyGMB http://www.gmb.org.uk/join-gmb
First up - @_StevenAtkins. "GMB have created an environment that has ensured that while we may be apart, we are not on our own." 
#HeartUnions
#HeartUnions
Thanks @elliejames1997 for getting involved with us.
"In a union I feel safe, supported, and secure at work."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"In a union I feel safe, supported, and secure at work."
#HeartUnionsWeek
Next up - @SpencerCorin 
"Join the GMB and help us in our fight against the injustices of bullying, harassment and discrimination in our politics."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"Join the GMB and help us in our fight against the injustices of bullying, harassment and discrimination in our politics."
#HeartUnionsWeek
The fab @CaitProwle tells us how GMB helped her as a new staff member in 2020:
"Coming into a daunting new job at the start of the pandemic, I was so grateful for the support and friends I found through the GMB."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"Coming into a daunting new job at the start of the pandemic, I was so grateful for the support and friends I found through the GMB."
#HeartUnionsWeek
. @king_abby96 is one of our active members based in a constituency. Working away from Westminster doesn't mean you should feel cut-off from other MPs staff.
"We are so much stronger together than we are alone."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"We are so much stronger together than we are alone."
#HeartUnionsWeek
Our newest workplace rep @DJMPeacock tells us why he is proud to be a member of our branch in Parliament!
#HeartUnionsWeek
#HeartUnionsWeek
Morgan @j0ne_s_ appreciates that we'll "always stand up for what's right, no matter who that means picking a fight with." 
#HeartUnionsWeek
#HeartUnionsWeek
Next we've got Kieran Aldred (who enjoys a peaceful Twitter-free life)
"Our rights and protections as workers are all based on our collective power."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"Our rights and protections as workers are all based on our collective power."
#HeartUnionsWeek
Like several of our members, @Kirsten_KE started her job during lockdown and has found our branch a great support.
"From the very moment I joined GMB, I've felt part of a strong community."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"From the very moment I joined GMB, I've felt part of a strong community."
#HeartUnionsWeek
. @AbdiAMoh brings a wealth of experience to our branch, as someone who has worked for the Labour Party, in local government, and has been active in @GMBLondonRegion for years He now serves as a rep and our Race Officer in Parliament!
#HeartUnionsWeek
He now serves as a rep and our Race Officer in Parliament!#HeartUnionsWeek
Branch chair @jenny_symmons is grateful for the Union supporting her when she needed it most.
"Our branch is a lovely community, but it's also a group of people who will fight tooth-and-nail for a colleague being oppressed."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"Our branch is a lovely community, but it's also a group of people who will fight tooth-and-nail for a colleague being oppressed."
#HeartUnionsWeek
. @AJogee has served as a Labour Councillor since 2014 and is now the Mayor of Haringey - as well as being a Parliamentary staffer.
"My advice to one and all is to stand up, be counted and join a union."
#HeartUnionsWeek
"My advice to one and all is to stand up, be counted and join a union."
#HeartUnionsWeek
Our @hollyb_t is passionate about making Parliament a safer place - especially for women.
“I’m honoured to represent GMB in fighting for a more inclusive, fairer, and safer workplace for all.”
#HeartUnionsWeek
“I’m honoured to represent GMB in fighting for a more inclusive, fairer, and safer workplace for all.”
#HeartUnionsWeek
Northern Powerhouse @kieranpmaxwell has unwavering belief in the power of our members
“Parliament’s most radical campaigners aren’t the MPs - they’re their staff in the GMB!” (Let’s hope his boss doesn’t hear about that...)
#HeartUnionsWeek
“Parliament’s most radical campaigners aren’t the MPs - they’re their staff in the GMB!” (Let’s hope his boss doesn’t hear about that...)
#HeartUnionsWeek
And finally - our brilliant Branch Secretary Will Conway ( @WillCon85220165) 
Will is a champion of @GMB_union and has been an advocate for workers’ rights in Parliament for decades.
Be like Will - serve your trade union and your fellow workers
#HeartUnionsWeek
Will is a champion of @GMB_union and has been an advocate for workers’ rights in Parliament for decades.
Be like Will - serve your trade union and your fellow workers
#HeartUnionsWeek
