He was created a life peer as Baron Feather , of the City of Bradford on 6 March 1974 .
After retirement from the TUC , he was President of the European Trade Union Confederation ( 1973 -- 74 ) .
President was created a life peer as Baron Feather , of the City of Bradford on 6 March 1974 .
After retirement from the TUC , he was President of the European Trade Union Confederation ( 1973 -- 74 ) .