Experts in the World of Work
Tracing GMB's origins from 1889 to today.
GMB began as the Gas Workers and General Union, winning the 8-hour day and growing to 77,000 members by 1911.
Four unions merged to form NUGMW with 359,000 members, growing through the war years.
General and craft unionism combined when the Boilermakers' union joined to form GMBATU.
The National Union of Tailors & Garment Workers joined GMB, adding over 70,000 members.
The Furniture, Timber, and Allied Trades Union merged with GMB, tracing its roots back to 1747.
Further unions including MPO, GULO, the Ambulance Service Union, CDNA and Unity joined GMB, forming today's modern union.
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