The AEEU will merge with the MSF general technical union in early 2001.
The merger will create the second largest union in the country behind Unison, with over one million members.
The new union, yet to be named, will be run by an evenly divided executive, and eventually by a single general secretary. Until the final arrangements have been confirmed, the union will be led jointly by a general secretary from each of the current unions.
The results of the MSF ballot were confirmed at a conference on November 11 and the go-ahead given to the proposals.
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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor
