The GMB is a general trade union in the United Kingdom, and has more than 700,000 members. The GMB originates from a merger of four smaller trade unions in 1924, named the National Union of General and Municipal Workers. After many more mergers, it became known as the General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trade Union in 1982, from the initials of which its present name is derived.
The union is led by a general secretary.
See also: List of trade unions
List of general secretaries of the GMB
- 1924–1934 Will Thorne
- 1934–1946 Charles Dukes
- 1946–1961 Tom Williamson
- 1962–1973 Jack Cooper
- 1973–1985 David Basnett
- 1986–2003 John Edmonds
- 2003– Kevin Curran
External link
GMB official website
