Edward Sweeney (born 6 August 1954[1]) is a former British trade union leader.
[2] On graduation, Sweeney found work as a Research Officer with the National Union of Bank Employees.
He negotiated a further merger which made the union part of Amicus, and became its Deputy General Secretary.
[3] Sweeney was also active in the Trades Union Congress (TUC), serving on its General Council and Executive Committee.
[3] In 2007, Sweeney became Chair of the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, standing down from his trade union posts.