His union interest eventually overtook his career as a hatter and he was secretary of the union for 36 years from 1936 to 1972 .
Peters began his working life as a hatter and joined the Felt Hatters Union when he was 16 years old .
Peters ' union interest eventually overtook his career as a hatter and he Peters secretary of the union for 36 years from 1936 to 1972 .
Peters began his working life as a hatter and joined the Felt Hatters Union when he was 16 years old .