Merged into | Amicus |
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Founded | 1999 |
Dissolved | 2004 |
Headquarters | 1b Amity Grove, Raynes Park |
Location |
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Members | 171,249 (2002) [1] |
Key people | Ed Sweeney (general secretary) |
Affiliations | TUC, A4F |
Website | www |
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