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Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU)British labour union. The Dockers' Union (founded 1889) took the lead in the merger of 14 unions to form the TGWU in 1922. The union grew rapidly under the leadership of Ernest Bevin (1922–40). As a general union it was able to enroll workers excluded by the craft unions, and its membership included workers engaged in transportation industries (except the railroads) as well as in the automotive, construction, chemical, and textile industries. It exerted a strong influence on British labour policy and was the largest British union during much of the 20th century, reaching a peak of more than two million members in the 1970s, though its membership declined thereafter. See also Labour Party; Trades Union Congress. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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London Stansted passengers will not face a strike by baggage handlers and check-in staff this weekend after the TGWU and GMB unions reached a two-year labor deal with Swissport. We are disappointed at the tone and content of the resolution proposed by the TGWU given the progress we have been making with them in talks with the assistance of the TUC. |
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