Henri Albert Turrel (10 July 1910 – 20 August 1962) was a French trade unionist and communist activist.
Born in Susville, Turrel's father died in a mine accident when Henri was just six years old.
[1] In 1936, the CGTU merged into the General Confederation of Labour (CGT), and Turrel was elected to the executive of its National Federation of Miners (FNTSS).
[1] Turrel was released at the end of World War II, and returned to La Mure once more, being appointed as the deputy secretary of the FNTSS in Isère.
[1] In 1947, Turrel was appointed as manager of the central school run by the CGT, then in 1950, he was elected as the first general secretary of the Trade Union International of Miners.