Len McCluskey

Len McCluskey was the first general secretary of the powerful ‘fighting-back union,’ Unite, until 2021. Known for its global solidarity, political voice, and workplace organising, Unite thrived under Len’s leadership, becoming the wealthiest and most influential union in the country. Born in Liverpool, Len was educated on the docks, where he was politicised and inspired by local artists. A child of the 1960s, he embraced Liverpool’s cultural revolution. Len’s experiences fuelled his support for global people-powered revolutions, and his combative style gave workers the confidence they needed in their struggles for fairness and justice.