Daniel Duffy
Scottish trade unionist
About Daniel Duffy
Lived 1929 – 2004 (aged 74).
Daniel Duffy (3 October 1929 – 16 March 2004) was a Scottish trade unionist, who served as chair of the Transport and General Workers' Union, and on the General Council of the Trades Union Congress.
Duffy grew up in Glasgow, and attended St Mungo's Academy. In 1947, he began working as a driver, and he joined the Scottish Horse and Motormen's Association. He gradually rose to prominence in the union, winning election to its executive council in 1960, and serving as the union's president from 1969.
In 1971, the Scottish Motormen became part of the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU), and Duffy was elected to the TGWU's executive council. In 1988, he was elected as the chair of the TGWU, and that year he also won election to the General Council of the Trades Union Congress. He retired from all his posts in 1996.
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Who was Daniel Duffy?
Scottish trade unionist
When was Daniel Duffy born?
Daniel Duffy was born on 3 October 1929.
When did Daniel Duffy die?
Daniel Duffy died on 16 March 2004.
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