Heinrich Trinowitz
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Heinrich August Trinowitz (* 20 May 1879 in Fichthorst; † 10 January 1929 in Tilsit) was a notable German unionist and social democratic politician (Social Democratic Party of Germany
)
After an education at the Knabenschule Elbing he completed an apprenticeship as cabinetmaker and pursued this trade until 1911.
From 1906 to 1911 he was a member on the board of directors of the local sickness-fund for cabinetmakers (Ortskrankenkasse der Tischler). Furthermore he was the chairman of the local branch of the Woodworkers Union as well as a member of the Industrial Court at Elbing
from 1909 to 1911. After that Trinowitz was the branch manager of East Prussia
of the German Woodworkers Union
from 1911 until he met his death in 1929. His post was Tilsit. In the years 1912, in 1922 as well as in 1925 Trinowitz was delegate at the German labour union congresses of the wood workers. In Tilsit Trinowitz was also the chairman of the local Social Democratic Party of Germany's Council of Education as well as a member on the board of directors of the local Consumers' Co-operative from 1914 onwards. He was unfit for military service in World War I
because of a work related accident as cabinetmaker, which caused the loss of his right hand thumb. Prior to World War I he encountered difficulties with the police by a defamation of Emperor Wilhelm II in a public speech.
Trinowitz was from 1919 to 1921 Member of the Prussian House of Representatives (Preußischer Landtag
). In addition he was from 1919 to 1925 Member of the City Council Tilsit as well as Member of the provisional German Council on Economic Affairs (Reichswirtschaftsrat) as a representative of the trades' workers from 1921 until 1929.
Heinrich August Trinowitz represented the social democratic politicians and activists of the trade-unionism, who abolished the German Imperial Monarchy (Deutsches Kaiserreich) and established the first parliamentarian German Republic, known as the Weimar Republic
or officially as Deutsches Reich
.
Also he was a journalist for the party and union press.
Social Democratic Party of Germany
The Social Democratic Party of Germany is a social-democratic political party in Germany...
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After an education at the Knabenschule Elbing he completed an apprenticeship as cabinetmaker and pursued this trade until 1911.
From 1906 to 1911 he was a member on the board of directors of the local sickness-fund for cabinetmakers (Ortskrankenkasse der Tischler). Furthermore he was the chairman of the local branch of the Woodworkers Union as well as a member of the Industrial Court at Elbing
Elbing
Elbing is the German name of Elbląg, a city in northern Poland which until 1945 was a German city in the province of East Prussia.Elbing may also refer to:- Ships :* SMS Elbing, light cruiser of the Imperial Germany Navy...
from 1909 to 1911. After that Trinowitz was the branch manager of East Prussia
East Prussia
East Prussia is the main part of the region of Prussia along the southeastern Baltic Coast from the 13th century to the end of World War II in May 1945. From 1772–1829 and 1878–1945, the Province of East Prussia was part of the German state of Prussia. The capital city was Königsberg.East Prussia...
of the German Woodworkers Union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
from 1911 until he met his death in 1929. His post was Tilsit. In the years 1912, in 1922 as well as in 1925 Trinowitz was delegate at the German labour union congresses of the wood workers. In Tilsit Trinowitz was also the chairman of the local Social Democratic Party of Germany's Council of Education as well as a member on the board of directors of the local Consumers' Co-operative from 1914 onwards. He was unfit for military service in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
because of a work related accident as cabinetmaker, which caused the loss of his right hand thumb. Prior to World War I he encountered difficulties with the police by a defamation of Emperor Wilhelm II in a public speech.
Trinowitz was from 1919 to 1921 Member of the Prussian House of Representatives (Preußischer Landtag
Preußischer Landtag
Preußischer Landtag or Prussian Landtag was the Landtag of the Kingdom of Prussia, which was implemented in 1849 after the dissolution of the Prussian National Assembly, building on the tradition of the Prussian estates that had existed from the 14th century in various forms and states in Teutonic...
). In addition he was from 1919 to 1925 Member of the City Council Tilsit as well as Member of the provisional German Council on Economic Affairs (Reichswirtschaftsrat) as a representative of the trades' workers from 1921 until 1929.
Heinrich August Trinowitz represented the social democratic politicians and activists of the trade-unionism, who abolished the German Imperial Monarchy (Deutsches Kaiserreich) and established the first parliamentarian German Republic, known as the Weimar Republic
Weimar Republic
The Weimar Republic is the name given by historians to the parliamentary republic established in 1919 in Germany to replace the imperial form of government...
or officially as Deutsches Reich
Deutsches Reich
Deutsches Reich was the official name for Germany from 1871 to 1945 in the German language.As the literal English translation "German Empire" denotes a monarchy, the term is used only in reference to Germany prior to the fall of the monarchies at the end of World War I in 1918...
.
Also he was a journalist for the party and union press.