Hodge helped form the British Steel Smelters ' Association in 1885 , of which he would be elected secretary , because their bosses at Colville .
Hodge first became involved with trade unionism while at the local iron works .
Hodge helped form the British Steel Smelters ' Association in 1885 , of which Hodge would be elected secretary , because their bosses at Colville .
Hodge first became involved with trade unionism while at the local iron works .