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GMB

British  

abbreviation

  1. Grand Master Bowman; the highest standard of archer

  2. General, Municipal, and Boilermakers (trades union)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Both the GMB and Unite unions were in favour of balloting their members over the proposed pay structure.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

GMB and Unite both wanted the council to table the offer so members can make a decision.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

GMB convener Chris Mitchell made the appeal after a bin lorry crew was forced to eject rubbish that had caught fire onto the street in Glasgow city centre.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Speaking at the GMB Union's congress on Tuesday, Healey said the chancellor was "right recently when she said we need to buy British".

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

The group, which includes Unite, Unison and GMB, added "at some stage" a plan will have to be put in place for the election of a new leader.

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

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