Alex Hutchison
Alexander Hutchison (1864 – 1928) was a Scottish trade union leader who served as chair of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).
Born in Falkirk, Hutchison began working at the age of eight, later becoming an iron moulder. An early member of the National Union of Stove Grate and General Metal Workers, he became secretary of his local branch in 1893. He also joined the Independent Labour Party, and became a vocal advocate of women's suffrage.[1]
In 1908, Hutchison became a full-time organiser for the Stove Grate Workers, and then in 1909 was elected as the union's general secretary. Relocated to Rotherham, he became active in the local Labour Party, being elected to the town council in 1916, and chairing the local Labour Party from 1918. Also in 1918, he was elected as chair of the National Federation of Foundry Unions, and in 1921 he was elected to the Management Committee of the GFTU.[1]
Hutchison served as chair of the GFTU from 1926 to 1928, when he died suddenly.[2][3]
References
- The Labour Who's Who. London: Labour Publishing Company. 1924. p. 89.
- "Annual General Council Meetings". Annual Report of the General Federation of Trade Unions: 34. 1935.
- "Obituary". Report of the Labour Party Annual Conference: 55. 1928.
| Trade union offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Knowles |
General Secretary of the National Union of Stove Grate and General Metal Workers 1909–1928 |
Succeeded by Adam Bennett |
| Preceded by Fred Birchenough |
Chair of the General Federation of Trade Unions 1926–1928 |
Succeeded by John Sime |