Jack O'Connor (trade unionist)
Jack O'Connor (born 1957) is an Irish trade union leader.
Jack O'Connor (right) is presented with a painting of James Connolly by Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin to mark the 100th anniversary of SIPTU
Born in northern County Dublin, O'Connor worked in various fields before taking full-time employment with the Federated Workers' Union of Ireland in 1980. In 1990, the union became part of SIPTU, and O'Connor was appointed as its regional organiser for the Midlands.[1]
In 2000, O'Connor became Vice President of SIPTU, and in 2003 he was elected as General President.[2] He was appointed to the executive of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in 2001, becoming Vice President in 2007[1] and President in 2009. He is also active in the Labour Party and has served on its executive.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Business person of the month: Jack O'Connor", Business and Finance, May 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Jack O'Connor, SIPTU
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Des Geraghty |
General President of the Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union 2003–present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Patricia McKeown |
President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Eugene McGlone |