The president of the Trades Union Congress is a prominent but largely honorary position in British trade unionism.
George Potter, President in 1871
Edwin Coulson, President in 1881
Will Thorne, President in 1912
Jimmy Thomas, President in 1920
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
Ernest Bevin, member from 1925 to 1940