Thomas James Smith (20 November 1905 – 3 August 1970) was a British trade union leader.
[1] He worked as a printer for various newspapers in London, and joined the National Union of Printing, Bookbinding and Paper Workers.
Ten years later, he was elected as general secretary of the union, narrowly beating John McKenzie and Vincent Flynn.
[3] He was also appointed as a member of the economic development committees for Printing, and for Paper and Board.
He received medical advice to rest, but returned to work, anticipating his retirement in November 1970.