James Hindle (13 April 1871[1] – 31 July 1942) was a British trade unionist.
Ten years later, he was appointed as the full-time Assistant Secretary of the association.
[2] In 1912, Fred Thomas, Secretary of the Burnley Weavers, lost a key vote relating to action during a lockout, and resigned, claiming that he was in poor health.
[3] Hindle became involved in the Labour Party, and from 1926 to 1928 served on its National Executive Committee.
[2] Hindle retired from his union posts in 1940, and died two years later.