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Louw de Graaf in 1979
Minister of Social Affairs and Employment
In office 3 February 1987 – 6 May 1987 Ad interim
Prime Minister	Ruud Lubbers
Preceded by	Jan de Koning
Succeeded by	Jan de Koning
In office 29 May 1982 – 4 November 1982
Prime Minister	Dries van Agt
Preceded by	Joop den Uyl
Succeeded by	Jan de Koning
Member of the House of Representatives
In office 3 June 1986 – 14 July 1986
In office 16 September 1982 – 5 November 1982
In office 10 June 1981 – 29 May 1982
Parliamentary group	Christian Democratic Appeal
State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment
In office 6 May 1987 – ,1 October 1989
Prime Minister	Ruud Lubbers
Preceded by	Himself
Succeeded by	Elske ter Veld
In office 5 November 1982 – ,3 February 1987 Serving with Annelien Kappeyne van de Coppello (1982–1986)
Prime Minister	Ruud Lubbers
Preceded by	Piet van Zeil
Succeeded by	Himself
In office 28 December 1977 – 11 September 1981
Prime Minister	Dries van Agt
Preceded by	Jan Mertens
Succeeded by	Ien Dales Hedy d'Ancona
Member of the Social and Economic Council
In office 1 July 1970 – 28 December 1977
Chairman	Jan de Pous
Personal details
Born	Louw de Graaf (1930-04-12)12 April 1930 Kootstertille, Netherlands
Died	15 July 2020(2020-07-15) (aged 90)
Political party	Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980)
Other political affiliations	Anti-Revolutionary Party (1951–1980)
Occupation	Politician · Civil servant · Trade Union leader · Nonprofit director

Louw de Graaf (born April 12, 1930 – died July 15, 2020) was an important Dutch politician and a leader in trade unions. He was a member of two political parties during his career: the Anti-Revolutionary Party (which no longer exists) and later the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party.

Louw de Graaf: A Life in Public Service

Louw de Graaf dedicated much of his life to helping people in the Netherlands. He worked as a leader in trade unions and later held several key positions in the Dutch government.

Starting with Trade Unions

Before becoming a politician, Louw de Graaf worked for the National Christian Trade Unions Federation. A trade union is an organization that helps protect the rights and interests of workers. He started working there in 1955. From 1970 until 1977, he served as the General-Secretary, which is a very important leadership role within the union. In this role, he helped guide the union's efforts to improve working conditions and pay for many people.

Entering Politics: State Secretary

After the national election in 1977, Louw de Graaf was appointed as a State Secretary for Social Affairs. He officially took office on December 28, 1977. A State Secretary is a government official who assists a minister in a specific department. In this case, he helped the Minister of Social Affairs with issues related to welfare and employment.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 1981, Louw de Graaf was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives. This is similar to being a member of parliament in other countries. Members of the House of Representatives help create and vote on laws for the country. He started this role on June 10, 1981.

Key Government Roles

Louw de Graaf held several significant roles in the Dutch government:

• Minister of Social Affairs and Employment: He served as the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment for a short time, from February 3 to May 6, 1987. This was an "ad interim" role, meaning he filled in temporarily. As a minister, he was in charge of policies related to jobs, social security, and welfare for the entire country.
• State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment (again): He returned to the role of State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment from May 6, 1987, to October 1, 1989. In this position, he continued to work on important social and employment policies.
• Member of the Social and Economic Council: From 1970 to 1977, he was also a member of the Social and Economic Council. This council advises the Dutch government on important economic and social issues.

His Later Years

Louw de Graaf passed away on July 15, 2020, at the age of 90. He is remembered for his long career in public service, working to improve the lives of people in the Netherlands through his roles in trade unions and government.