In 1957, he was elected as vice-president of the union, then he succeeded Abe as union president in 1961, beating future Member of Parliament Alex Eadie in the election.
He was elected as vice-president of the union. This was in 1957. He succeeded Abe as union president in 1961. This was in 1957. He was beating future Member of Parliament Alex Eadie in the election. This was in 1957.