Tom Whittaker (trade unionist)

Thomas Whittaker (died 10 May 1995) was a British trade union leader. He devoted his life to a small trade union, while holding prominent positions in the General Federation of Trade Unions. Whittaker worked in the shoe factory of Lambert Howarth and Sons. In 1935, he joined the Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives (RUBSSO), and in 1947 he was elected as the union's assistant general secretary. In 1969, Whittaker succeeded as general secretary of the union, in which post he was known for his unemotional approach to negotiations.

Tom Whittaker (trade unionist)

Thomas Whittaker (died 10 May 1995) was a British trade union leader. He devoted his life to a small trade union, while holding prominent positions in the General Federation of Trade Unions. Whittaker worked in the shoe factory of Lambert Howarth and Sons. In 1935, he joined the Rossendale Union of Boot, Shoe and Slipper Operatives (RUBSSO), and in 1947 he was elected as the union's assistant general secretary. In 1969, Whittaker succeeded as general secretary of the union, in which post he was known for his unemotional approach to negotiations.