Shirley Carr
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| Shirley G.E. Carr | |
| Occupation | Trade unionist |
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Shirley G.E. Carr, OC is a Canadian union leader who was the first woman president of Canada's largest labour organization, the Canadian Labour Congress.
Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, she became general vice-president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees in 1969. In 1974, she became Executive Vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress and was president from 1986 to 1992.
In 1980, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
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| Preceded by Dennis McDermott |
President of the Canadian Labour Congress 1986-1992 |
Succeeded by Bob White |
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