James Browning (died January 1983) was a British trade union leader.
Browning began working in a textile mill in 1930, based in the mule spinning department.
[1] Back in the mill, Browning became increasingly active in his trade union, the Oldham Provincial Card and Blowing Room and Ring Frame Operatives' Association.
He also served on the management committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions, including a year as its chair.
[1] Browning retired from his trade union posts in 1976, becoming part-time chair of the Oldham Area Health Authority.