Jim Prendergast (revolutionary)
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Jim Prendergast (1914 – 1974) was a leading communist, civil rights activist, trade union leader, and member of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB). He joined the Irish section of the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), founded the Connolly Association to support Irish immigrants in Britain, and served as the editor of Irish Freedom.[1] In 1966 as a leading member of the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR),[2] Prendergast led a successful campaign to end racial segregation (the colour bar) in employment of London Underground rail stations, allowing black people to become station employees.
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Jim Prendergast | |
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Born | 14 January 1914 |
Died | 31 May 1974 St Johns Wood Terrace |
Other names | James Prendergast |
Education | Lenin International School, Moscow |
Organization | National Union of Railwaymen |
Known for | Co-founding the Connolly Association. Fighting for the International Brigades. Ending racial segregation in employment on London train stations. |
Political party | Irish Workers' Group. Communist Party of Great Britain |
Relatives | Bill Gannon |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Spanish Republic (1936-1939) Great Britain (1939-1945). |
Service/ | International Brigade. Royal Air Force |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War. Second World War. |
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