The Unite union was born on May 1st from the fusion between Amicus and the TGWU. The new organization, counting 2 million members, represents the first union power in the United Kingdom, outstripping the public services union, Unison with 1.3 million members. (Ref. 070393)
First power within the TUC. This large union should also have included the GMB but the latter had finally given up a fusion originally planned for three (see our story n°070217). Unite is the prevailing union for the manufacturing industry sector, as well as the transportation, finance, agro alimentary and printing sectors. It is also very present in public services, the building sector and cleaning services. With a contributions amount as high as 150 million pounds (225 million euros) a year,
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