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GMB Union

GMB Union

A general trades union whose members work in most industrial sectors.

In 1982 following a merger the name was General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union (GMBATU). This was sometimes shortened to "GMB", which in 1987 became the official name of the union.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Grunwick Strike - Chapter Road

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Grunwick Strike - Dudden Hill Road

{On a placard held by a figure in the mural:} This mural commemorates the 40t...

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