Charles Geddes, Baron Geddes of Epsom
Charles John Geddes, Baron Geddes of Epsom CBE (born March 1, 1897 in Southwark , London , † May 2, 1983 ) was a British union leader.
Born in Southwark, south east London, he started working for the Post in 1911 . During the First World War he was a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and after his return to civilian life he became active in the Union of Post Office Workers . In 1941 he became deputy general secretary of the union and from 1944 to 1957 general secretary. In 1955 he became president of the trade union confederation Trades Union Congress .
Geddes was on the board of directors of Polyglass Ltd.
On August 4, 1958, he became the third Life Peer after the Life Peerages Act 1958 , entitled Baron Geddes of Epsom , of Epsom in the County of Surrey. He also became Commander of the Order of the British Empire .
Individual evidence
- ^ "Obituary: Peacemaker of the TUC," The Guardian , May 4, 1983
- ↑ Details of Past Congresses ( Memento of October 4, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 34 kB), Trades Union Congress
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| SURNAME | Geddes, Charles, Baron Geddes of Epsom |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Geddes, Charles John, Baron Geddes of Epsom |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British union leader |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 1, 1897 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Southwark , London |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 2nd 1983 |