John Forrester (trade unionist)

John Forrester (dates of birth and death needed) was a prominent British trade unionist, most notably associated with the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Forrester served as the General Secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (AUEW) – Technical, Administrative and Supervisory Section (TASS) from (approximate date of start needed) until its merger with the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union (EETPU) in 1988 to form the Amalgamated Engineering Union (AEU).

During his tenure as General Secretary of TASS, Forrester was a significant figure within the Trades Union Congress (TUC), contributing to debates and policies concerning industrial relations, technological change, and employment. He was known for advocating for the rights of skilled workers, engineers, and draughtsmen, particularly in the face of automation and deindustrialization.

[More information needed: specifics on his early career, union activities before becoming General Secretary, specific policies he advocated for, and his role within the broader trade union movement.]