Charles Murray (trade unionist)

Charles Murray (died 1889) was a British trade unionist and socialist activist.

He became a socialist, and knew both Feargus O'Connor and Robert Owen.

He joined the National Charter Association in 1852, within which he was known as a supporter of Bronterre O'Brien.

He was also a leading figure in the Association for Promoting the Repeal of the Taxes on Knowledge.

[1][2] In the 1860s, Murray was prominent in West End Boot Closers' Union, and in 1862 and 1863, he represented it on the executive of the London Trades Council.