Brendan Barber
English trade union leader and advocate
Born
April 3rd, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent trade union leader who served as General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) from 2003 to 2012. Led various initiatives focusing on workers' rights, including campaigns on fair wages and workplace equality. Played a significant role in national debates on labor issues and represented trade unions on numerous platforms. Contributed to the development of key labor policies in the UK during a time of economic change.
Served as General Secretary of the TUC
Advocated for workers' rights and labor policies
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