Eileen has been an active trade unionist in her home city of Liverpool since starting work in the Bryant & May Matchworks in Garston at the age of 16. She taught on TUC shops stewards courses for several years and also obtained a degree at Liverpool Polytechnic before becoming the Legal Officer of the GMB Liverpool, North Wales & Irish Region. After leaving the GMB Eileen joined the Shrewsbury 24 Campaign and became the (unpaid) Researcher. Whilst doing the research Eileen decided to return to study at the University of Liverpool for a Masters degree to gain a greater insight into the CCRC and miscarriages of justice.
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