Jack Scott (activist)

Jack Scott (May 12, 1910 – December 30, 2000) was an Irish-born union activist and member of the Communist Party of Canada.

He authored numerous books on Canadian labour history and founded the Canada-China Friendship Association.

He fought for Canada in World War II and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallantry under fire.

[3] He was expelled from the Communist Party because of his support of China during the Sino-Soviet split.

Jack Scott became a founder of the Vancouver-based Progressive Workers Movement.