William Thomasson (trade unionist)
William Thomasson (1866 or 1867 – 19 March 1940) was a British trade unionist.
Thomasson joined the Bolton Cardroom Amalgamation and soon began working for the union, firstly collecting dues, then as an organiser. He was subsequently chosen as secretary of the Atherton branch of the union, then in 1920 was elected as General Secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Card and Blowing Room Operatives.[1] From 1924, he also served as president of the United Textile Factory Workers' Association.[2]
By 1935, Thomasson was in poor health, and resigned from all his trade union positions.[1] He died in March 1940.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Mr W. Thomasson: Retirement of Cardroom Workers' Secretary", Manchester Guardian, 30 April 1935
- ↑ Textile Workers: Efforts to secure more seats in Parliament", Manchester Guardian, 3 May 1935
- ↑ "Mr W. Thomasson", Manchester Guardian, 20 March 1940
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Mullin |
General Secretary of the Amalgamated Association of Card and Blowing Room Operatives 1920–1935 |
Succeeded by Alfred Roberts |
| Preceded by Walter Gee |
President of the United Textile Factory Workers' Association 1924–1935 |
Succeeded by Archibald C. C. Robertson |
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