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.
He submitted wage claims to a neutral body prior to ACAS's creation. Geddes became knowledgeable about labor disputes. In 1955, he served as the president of the Trades Union Congress.