Tom Barker (trade unionist)

Barker c. 1912

Tom Barker (3 June 1887 – 2 April 1970) was a New Zealand tram conductor, trade unionist and socialist. He was born in Crosthwaite, Westmorland, England.[1] He was a leading member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and politician in New Zealand and Australia.[1]

  1. ^ a b Olssen, Erik. "Tom Barker". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 10 February 2012.