Ernest Bevin
/ˌɜːnɪst ˈbevɪn/
/ˌɜːrnɪst ˈbevɪn/
- (1881-1951) a British trade union leader and labour politician. He established the TGWU and became its leader. During the Second World War he was minister of labour and national service. Later, as foreign secretary (1945-51), he played an important part in creating NATO.