George Odger was a pioneer British trade unionist and radical politician. He is best remembered as the head of the London Trades Council during the period of formation of the Trades Union Congress and as the first President of the First International.
George Odger (1813–1877) pioneer British trade union leader and as a longtime member of the governing General Council of the International Workingmen's Association, also known as the First International.
Base of the Reformers Memorial, Kensal Green Cemetery, showing George Odger's name.
Blue plaque inside St Giles in the Fields.
The London Trades Council was an early labour organisation, uniting London's trade unionists. Its modern successor organisation is the Greater London Association of Trades (Union) Councils
Poster issued by the London Trades Council, advertising a demonstration held on 2 June 1873.