# Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as workers push for recognition

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/octopus-energy-denies-it-is-anti-union-as-workers-push-for-recognition/
- Published: 2026-08-06T14:00:50+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/06/octopus-energy-workers-union-recognition
- Topics: Americas, Business, Climate, Companies, Science, World

## Summary

GMB says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome involvement of unions Workers are pushing for union recognition at the UK’s largest energy company, Octopus Energy, known as a progressive organisation with a focus on renewable energy. The GMB union is planning to submit a formal proposal for voluntary recognition…

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