He referred wage claims to and impartial body before the establishment of ACAS. Geddes became authoritative and knowledgeable about the extent and scope of industrial disputes. In 1955, he served as President of the Trades Union Congress.
Before ACAS was established, he brought his wage claim before an impartial tribunal. Geddes gained expertise in industrial conflicts. In 1955, he held the position of President for the Trades Union Congress.