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TGWU

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abbreviation

  1. Transport and General Workers' Union

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In his early 20s, he studied philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University, before rejoining the TGWU, eventually heading its research and education department.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2014

The union operated a closed shop on Bristol's buses - no-one could be employed on the service unless they belonged to and were approved by the TGWU.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2013

In Bristol, hundreds of black employees at the city's Fry's chocolate factory belonged to the TGWU.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2013

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