About Jim Campbell
Lived 1895 – 1957 (aged 62). Jim Campbell was a trade unionist.
James Campbell (17 April 1895 – 6 November 1957) was a Scottish trade union leader.
Born in Glasgow, Campbell worked as a ticket collector for the Glasgow and South Western Railway, and joined the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) in 1911. During World War I, he served with the Royal Engineers.
On his return, Campbell rejoined the railways, and was elected as branch secretary in the NUR. Campbell was 62.
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Who was Jim Campbell?
British trade union leader
When was Jim Campbell born?
Jim Campbell was born on 17 April 1895.
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Jim Campbell died on 6 November 1957.
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Jim Campbell was a trade unionist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Campbell. https://biography.guide/jim-campbell-trade-unionist/
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