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GMB signs deal giving unions access to HS2's Birmingham Station
The construction site for the HS2 project at Curzon Street in Birmingham, October 4, 2023

THE GMB union has signed a deal giving trade unions access to HS2’s Curzon Street station in Birmingham, the union announced today.

Unite union officials signed a similar deal with MaceDragados, the joint venture building the station.

GMB national officer Charlotte Brumpton-Childs said: “GMB is proud to have reached an agreement with MaceDragados.  

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