Edith H. Howse (19 December 1883 – 1955) was a British trade unionist and politician.
Born in Chorlton-upon-Medlock, near Manchester, Howse began working for the General Post Office in 1900 as a "telephone learner".
She joined the Postal Telegraph Clerks' Association, and in 1909 became a part-time union official.
In this role, she attended numerous national and international conferences, often speaking on women's trade unionism.
[1][2] Howse retired in 1937, but remained active, becoming a Labour Party member of Wembley council, and serving a term as Mayor of Wembley.