The General Council of the Trades Union Congress is an elected body which is responsible for carrying out the policies agreed at the annual British Trades Union Congresses.
Robert Smillie, member from 1921 to 1927
Arthur Scargill, member from 1980 to 1983
J. H. Thomas, member from 1921 to 1924, and 1925 to 1929
Ernest Bevin, member from 1925 to 1940
The president of the Trades Union Congress is a prominent but largely honorary position in British trade unionism.
General Council of the Trades Union Congress
…Secretary also has a seat on the council. Some members of the council are further elected to serve on the smaller Executive Committee of the TUC. The President of the Trades Union Congress is also chosen by the General Council. Although the TUC has long had links with the Labour Party, members of the General Council are not permitted to…
George Potter, President in 1871
Edwin Coulson, President in 1881
Will Thorne, President in 1912