Inside the GFTU, What next for GMB, and Ewan MacColl too

The latest UnionDues episode goes behind the scenes at the General Federation of Trade Unions – the GFTU is 120 years old, has nearly 50 affiliates and a great track record of building and supporting unions and activists. (Our podcast with Rebecca Winson last series is also relevant here).

The report by Karon Monaghan QC into sexual discrimination and sexism concerns in the GMB is a distressing and deeply disappointing read.  It is publicly available on the union’s website and an apology has been promptly issued by the union’s President.  We ask what happens next? 

Finally, we look back to  a union recruitment drive from 60 years ago when the then National Union of Tailors and Garment Workers commissioned legendary singer, songwriter and activist Ewan MacColl to record a song for them.  Hear the tune and the background to it on the show.

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