Jaap Blom

Jakob Blom (23 September 1898 – 26 May 1966) was a Dutch politician and trade unionist. Born in Oud-Beijerland, after World War II, Blom became prominent in the General Union of Civil Servants (ABVA), winning election as its president in 1949. He also joined the Labour Party (PvDA), and in 1952 was elected to the House of Representatives. In 1954, he also became general secretary of the International Federation of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services, serving for two years.

Jaap Blom

Jakob Blom (23 September 1898 – 26 May 1966) was a Dutch politician and trade unionist. Born in Oud-Beijerland, after World War II, Blom became prominent in the General Union of Civil Servants (ABVA), winning election as its president in 1949. He also joined the Labour Party (PvDA), and in 1952 was elected to the House of Representatives. In 1954, he also became general secretary of the International Federation of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services, serving for two years.