You don’t have to give up GMB because you have retired from work.
The GMB Retired Members Association (RMA) is just for retired members who want to continue their involvement with GMB. You can apply for free retired membership within three months of no longer paying contributions in line with Rule 47a, 2a To qualify, you have to be permanently retired from paid work, be a GMB member for at least 5 years and apply in writing. Please apply to your Branch or Regional Office. More