Ken Ashton
Kenneth Bruce Ashton (9 November 1925 – 8 September 2002) was a British journalist and trade union leader.
Early life and education
Ashton grew up in London, where he attended the
Trade unionism
Ashton was a long-term member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), and was elected to its executive in 1968. He became the union's president in 1975, but had to stand down shortly afterwards as he began working full-time for the union as its Manchester regional organiser. In 1977, he was elected as the union's general secretary.[1]
Ashton's time as leader of the NUJ was difficult. The union became involved in an increasing number of disputes, something Ashton was unhappy about, and this led him to face increasing criticism from union members. A member critical of him was elected as his deputy. In 1985, he took early retirement, relocating to the Yorkshire Dales, where he became a volunteer warden.[1]
From 1982 to 1986, Ashton also served as president of the International Federation of Journalists.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Beckett, Francis (30 September 2002). "Obituary: Ken Ashton". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "Ken Ashton". The Herald. 10 October 2002. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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