James Hindle (13 April 1871''1939 England and Wales Register'' – 31 July 1942) was a

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. Born in Heywood, Hindle became a weaver at an early age. In 1888, he moved with his family to

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and became involved in the Burnley Weavers' Association. Ten years later, he was appointed as the full-time Assistant Secretary of the association."Obituary: Mr. James Hindle", ''

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'', 1 August 1942 In 1912, Fred Thomas, Secretary of the Burnley Weavers, lost a key vote relating to action during a

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, and resigned, claiming that he was in poor health. Hindle, considered a more radical figure, took over the post.Joseph L. White, ''The Limits of Trade Union Militancy'', p.141 Hindle became involved in the Labour Party, and from 1926 to 1928 served on its

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. He also sat on a commission investigating the cotton industry in

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. In 1930, he was elected as President of the

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, of which the Burnley Weavers were a constituent, holding the post for seven years. Hindle retired from his union posts in 1940, and died two years later.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hindle, James 1871 births 1942 deaths Presidents of the Amalgamated Weavers' Association Members of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress People from Heywood, Greater Manchester