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Steve Turner (trade unionist)
British trade union leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steve Turner (born 24 November 1962) is Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of Britain and Ireland's largest trade union, Unite the Union. He is responsible for the union's manufacturing sector, along with its retired members and Unite's community membership.[1]
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Quick Facts Assistant General Secretary of Unite the Union, Personal details ...
Steve Turner | |
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![]() Turner at the 2016 Labour Party Conference | |
Assistant General Secretary of Unite the Union | |
Assumed office 2018 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1962-11-24) 24 November 1962 (age 61) |
Political party | Labour |
Occupation | Trade Unionist |
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Turner describes himself as a “proud Londoner” and Millwall FC fan. He grew up on the now demolished Heygate Estate in Elephant and Castle.[2]
Turner represents Unite on the Trades Union Congress Executive Committee and General Council and on the Executive and Management Committees of the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF).[3] Turner is a member of the Labour Party[4] and National Chair of the Peoples Assembly Against Austerity.[3]