GMB on the hunt for new boss as Curran quits
News Article 8 April 2005
One of Britain's biggest unions has begun the search for a new general secretary.
Curran quits as GMB chief
Press Review 8 April 2005
GMB general secretary Kevin Curran has lost his power struggle with the union's regional barons and resigned.
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Unions call off pensions strike
News Article 21 March 2005
Unions have confirmed they are calling off a major public sector strike prompted by a dispute over pensions.
GMB general secretary suspended
Press Review 16 March 2005
The GMB has suspended its general secretary, Kevin Curran, in a dispute over allegations of ballot rigging.
Uncollected council tax costs millions
News Article 2 March 2005
Local authorities are missing out on millions of pounds of council tax revenue due to inefficient collection systems, a new study has revealed.
Bid to create 'super union'
Press Review 3 February 2005
The FT reports that Amicus, the Transport and General Workers Union, and the GMB are considering a three-way merger to create a "super union".
GMB chief elected 'on rigged ballot'
Press Review 20 December 2004
An independent inquiry will be launched today into allegations Kevin Curran was elected as GMB general secretary on a rigged ballot.
Time to show workers that Labour is worth it
Publication Article 14 September 2004
British Airways strike dates announced
News Article 16 August 2004
The GMB has announced dates for a series of 24-hour strikes if pay talks with British Airways fail.
Union leader delivers policy warning to Labour
News Article 30 July 2004
Trade unions could break away from Labour unless ministers deliver on their demands by the middle of a third term, the GMB leader has warned.
Union chief issues Labour warning
Press Review 30 July 2004
British trade unions could break away and create their own party unless Labour delivers on their demands by the middle of a third term, a top union leader has claimed.
Labour could lose election says union chief
News Article 9 July 2004
A senior union chief has warned that Labour could be finished as a political force unless there is a fundamental change in the style of government.
Labour's GMB rift deepens
Press Review 9 July 2004
Blairite MPs clashed with GMB leaders at a private meeting in Westminster this week.
GMB refuses Labour funding plea
Press Review 7 July 2004
The GMB union has dealt a financial blow to the Labour Party by rejecting a request for more funds to fight the next general election.
