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Jan 28, 1944 80 years old
British trade union leader
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About John Edmonds Trade Unionist
- John Edmonds (born 28 January 1944) is a former trade union official in the United Kingdom. Edmonds grew up in South London, and was educated at Christ's Hospital School and Oriel College, Oxford.
- On graduation, he found work as a research assistant with the National Union of General and Municipal Workers, moving on to become a field officer, then a National Industrial Officer.In 1986, Edmonds became General Secretary of the union, by then known as the GMB.
- In this role, he became known as a critic of Tony Blair's leadership of the Labour Party.
- He stood down as leader in 2003, one year ahead of schedule.
