Papers of Alan Fisher (1922-1988), trade union leader

This material is held atModern Records Centre, University of Warwick

  • Reference
    • GB 152 FSR
  • Former Reference
    • GB 152 FSR
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1972-1982
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 10 boxes

Scope and Content

Files relating to Fisher's membership of the British Airways Board, 1972-1982; Harland and Wolff Ltd Board of Directors, 1975-1982; Medical Advisory Committee of the Health and Safety Commission, 1976-1980; and the Royal Commission on the National Health Service, 1972-1980. Files relating to lectures given by Fisher, 1972-1982.

Administrative / Biographical History

Alan Wainwright Fisher was General Secretary of the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) between 1968-1982. He was a member of the Trades Union Congress General Council between 1968-1982, and chairman of the TUC during 1980–81.

Access Information

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Other Finding Aids

Link to full catalogue: https://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/FSR

Related Material

Archives of the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE), earlier the National Union of Corporation Workers (NUCW) (MSS.281).