Graphic display of unity give Amicus 1.3 million members

Amicus,
the manufacturing and professional union, will be the largest union in the UK
following a merger with the Graphical Paper and Media Union (GPMU).

The
GPMU today voted 86 per cent in favour of merging with 14 per cent against.
This move follows a decision by banking union, Unifi, to merge last month.

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This
means that, following a transfer of engagements, Amicus will have 1.3 million
members.

By
Quentin Reade