Claude Jodoin
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Claude Jodoin OC (May 25, 1913 – March 1, 1975) was a Canadian trade unionist and politician. He served as the first president of the Canadian Labour Congress from 1956 to 1966.
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Claude Jodoin | |
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President of the Canadian Labour Congress | |
In office 1956–1968 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Donald MacDonald |
Constituency | Canada |
President of Trades and Labour Congress of Canada | |
In office 1954–1956 | |
Preceded by | Percy Bengough |
Succeeded by | none |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec | |
In office 23 March 1942 – 1944 | |
Preceded by | Joseph-Romeo Toupin (Liberal Party) |
Succeeded by | Omar Côté (Union Nationale Party) |
Constituency | Montréal–Saint-Jacques |
Personal details | |
Born | (1913-05-25)May 25, 1913 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Died | March 3, 1975(1975-03-03) (aged 61) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Quebec Liberal Party/New Democratic Party |
Spouse | Lilly Jodoin (née Cooke)[1] |
Residence | Manotick, Ontario[2] |
Occupation | Trade Unionist/Politician |
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