Sir William James Simpson, commonly known as Bill Simpson, was a prominent Scottish trade unionist and political activist. Born on May 20, 1920, he served in World War II before pursuing a career in foundry work. After becoming active in the Amalgamated Union of Foundry Workers, he took on significant leadership roles, including General Secretary of its foundry section and later as a chairman of important health and safety committees. He was knighted in 1984 for his contributions to labor rights and workplace safety, continuing to influence unionism until his death in November 2001.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Simpson belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Falkirk
Educated At: Falkirk Technical School
Occupation: trade unionist
Employers: Amalgamated Union of Foundry Workers | Amalgamated Engineering Union | Health and Safety Commission | Advisory Committee on Asbestos
Awards Received: Knight Bachelor
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 20 | 29 Taurus 56 | 9 Virgo 53 |
| Moon | 3 Cancer 45 | 2 Pisces 27 | 0 Taurus 19 |
| Mercury | 22 Taurus 52 | 18 Taurus 52 | 3 Virgo 48 |
| Venus | 17 Taurus 23 | 14 Aries 35 | 26 Virgo 34 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 6 | 15 Leo 10 | 28 Scorpio 39 |
| Jupiter | 11 Leo 3 | 25 Gemini 30 | 1 Virgo 13 |
| Saturn | 5 Virgo 41 | 29 Pisces 33 | 14 Virgo 59 |
| Uranus | 5 Pisces 28 | 27 Taurus 28 | 3 Pisces 24 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 0 | 1 Aries 38 | 12 Leo 20 |
| Pluto | 6 Cancer 21 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 8 Cancer 39 |
| Rahu | 14 Scorpio 55 | 24 Pisces 5 | 9 Scorpio 22 |
| Ketu | 14 Taurus 55 | 24 Virgo 5 | 9 Taurus 22 |
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