Paul Kenny

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Paul Stephen Kenny (born October 31, 1949, Hammersmith) is General Secretary of the GMB, Britain's third biggest union.

Early life

He left school at 15 and went on to work for Fuller, Smith & Turner's Brewery.

Trade unions

He became a full-time GMB official in December 1979. In 1991 he became the Regional Secretary of the GMB London Region.

GMB leadership

Kenny had been defeated by Kevin Curran in the 2003 GMB General Secretary Election to replace John Edmonds. However, he was appointed Acting General Secretary on 24 March 2005 following Curran's resignation after alleged election rigging.

In May 2006 he was elected unopposed as GMB General Secretary.

Elected again in 2010 for a further 5 years unopposed.

Campaigns

Campaigns Mr Kenny has been heavily involved include ASDA, private equity companies (such as their ownership of the AA), public sector pay increases, and privatised utility companies. President of the TUC 2011-2012

Personal life

He lives in north London. He married Patricia Ward in 1969 in Hammersmith. He has two sons and four grandchildren. He supports Fulham F.C..

External links

Audio clips

Discussing public sector pay on the BBC in August 2008

News items

MPs' pay in December 2006

Political offices
Preceded by Kevin Curran	General Secretary of the GMB 2005 - present	Succeeded by incumbent
Preceded by Michael J. Leahy	President of the Trades Union Congress 2012	Succeeded by Lesley Mercer

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Name	Kenny, Paul
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Short description	British trade unionist
Date of birth	October 31, 1949
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