Item 2 - General & Municipal Workers’ Union (GMWU) 1978-1983

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GB 249 OEDA/F/3/3/2

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General & Municipal Workers’ Union (GMWU) 1978-1983

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  • 1978-1983 (Creation)

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1 folder
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From a lever arch file inscribed 'GMBATU | (=General, Municipal, Boilermakers & Allied Trades Union) Formerly GMWU (=General & Municipal Workers’ Union) | GMBATU | 22/7 Worple Road | London SW19 4DD | 081 947 3131”

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Papers and correspondence, chiefly with David Gee, re asbestos-induced diseases in shipyard workers (1982), reforms of the industrial injuries scheme 1982, World in Action documentary on mining practices in South Africa (‘Dust to dust’, 1981), an extended exchange re the GMWU questionnaire on production, employment and employee protection in asbestos manufacturing plants (including various drafts, 1979-1980), etc. Includes

  • minutes of a meeting between Nancy Tait, David Gee, Tess Gill and Jane Welsh 23 November 1983
  • summary of contribution from David Gee to inaugural meeting of SPAID, 10 March 1979 (incomplete)

David Gee was national Health & Safety officer for the GMB Union.

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      • English

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