MNHQ - I hope you are going to release your own statement on GMB Union

[OvaHere]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3920159-GMB-Statement-on-transphobia?pg=2

I'm horrified how little their commitment to women's employment rights matter during a global pandemic. It smacks of paying lip service to something they clearly think so little of if it can be rescinded on the flimsiest of accusations.

It's a common theme for men to punish women as a class for the perceived transgressions of a few. Almost biblical and reminiscent of the 'original sin' narrative.

Not only are GMB Union withdrawing legal advice from women here who discuss feminism they are also withdrawing it from every demographic of women who use this site.

I'm truly appalled at this behaviour whilst the country is in crisis. I hope you push back officially against this. It goes way beyond a company that chooses not to advertise - it's the withdrawing of legal advice for women who 'might' have committed wrongthink.

^ that.

Most interesting. And not at all surprising.

Yes, totally agree. I stand here not surprised at all.

Im so disappointed. I joined GMB because a female rep came out, said they had more female reps than any other union and more female members than any other union and its members were more like me.

Get in touch directly with your union Grasspigeons and tell them how you feel. It is important.

[quote WTFSeriously]@JustineMumsnet I saw this on twitter & thought you should be aware & consider doing some of your own 'analysis' of those currently waging a harassment campaign aimed at MN income streams.

I think it's high time that the knee jerk reactions of companies who capitulate to these bullies/harassers was looked at in similar depth, as I think weak decisions made off the back of serial trolls concerted campaigns should be challenged more robustly. If you haven't already, please consider employing someone to look at the wider picture & gather your own intel/build your own picture to really see what's going on & where it's coming from. [/quote]
This quote this is good... but the twitter link is definitely worth a look. I hope those at the GMB are looking at it too.

I see they have a chat on Facebook this afternoon. facebook - that bastion of calm.

[quote WTFSeriously]@JustineMumsnet I saw this on twitter & thought you should be aware & consider doing some of your own 'analysis' of those currently waging a harassment campaign aimed at MN income streams.

I think it's high time that the knee jerk reactions of companies who capitulate to these bullies/harassers was looked at in similar depth, as I think weak decisions made off the back of serial trolls concerted campaigns should be challenged more robustly. If you haven't already, please consider employing someone to look at the wider picture & gather your own intel/build your own picture to really see what's going on & where it's coming from. [/quote]
Thanks for highlighting - very useful - we'll look into this.

Has anyone for a decent MP who could chip in here?

My mum's badge from the 70s.

I like that badge!

I'm helping look after my dying mother so haven't the time atm to write anything well reasoned so I'll just repost Ovahere's words:

Thank you Justine. I'm completely behind you on this one as are many of the women here.

I hope they reconsider for the sake of the women who most need support during this pandemic.

@Lordfrontpaw

Has anyone for a decent MP who could chip in here?

I thought about this. Mine is a Tory so I can't imagine him giving a stuff about TU battles.

Mine labour and she will definitely not be interested in a ‘womans issue’.

WTFseriously - thank you for that link! The usual suspects.

Got to say that any union that reacts with a knee-jerk response like that without checking out the facts . . . well, seriously!

There are other unions. Preferably ones not so easily fooled by the likes of these easily-unmasked manipulators.

Archived Twitter thread:
archive.vn/Dy9pJ

If I were the vindictive type, I'd be wondering if MNHQ plans to take action against members who are siding with those trying to shut down MN by pushing the false 'it's a transphobic hate site' narrative that is losing MN income.

But I'm not...

I am. I would.

😂

I'll hold your coat...

Quick update. We've heard back from the General Secretary of the GMB saying that they will review their decision to suspend activity on Monday, June 1 and that my mail has been circulated everyone who's involved in the decision. If they decide not to continue with the Q&A we will do our damnedest to find alternative experts to answer the queries posted on the thread.

@JustineMumsnet

Thanks for the update.

And expose the spineless weasels for what they are. I wouldn’t want them to represent me - they’d probably end up costing me money.

Oh and I hope you get a big fat stonking apology. They are very quick to jump the gun but slow to check their facts.

Thank you for the update. Let's hope common sense and democracy prevail and the decision is reversed.

So TRAs have yet again stuck the boot in to cause harm to women? Well there's a suprise!

If GMB don't review their decision I won't consider joining them and I need a new union.

we will do our damnedest to find alternative experts to answer the queries posted on the thread

Thank you