After retirement from the TUC , he was President of the European Trade Union Confederation ( 1973 -- 74 ) .
As General Secretary , Feather led the British trade union movement 's fight against Heath government 's Industrial Relations Act 1971 .
After retirement from the TUC , Feather was Feather of the European Trade Union Confederation ( 1973 -- 74 ) .
As General Secretary , Feather led the British trade union movement 's fight against Heath government 's Industrial Relations Act 1971 .