9780765610447 / Harry Van Arsdale, Jr.: Labor’s Champion 1st Edition
by Routledge; 1st edition (November 30, 2002) (Author)
Harry Van Arsdale (1905-1986) was a towering figure in the New York labor scene. After being initiated into the Local 3 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1925 and becoming its business manager in 1933, Van Arsdale turned the then corrupt and disorganized union into a force to be reckoned with. He became president of the New York City Central Labor Council in 1957, which put him in a position to become a greater influence for labor relations locally and nationally. As business manager and president of these organizations, Van Arsdale advocated and won shorter work days, in order to give more men a chance to work – especially important in the 1930s. He instituted paid vacation, paid holidays, annuity plans, and educational opportunities for union workers – novelties at that time – as well as scholarships for workers’ children. His sincere commitment to improving the lives of American workers and their families made him a truly beloved figure. This fascinating memoir traces Van Arsdale’s sixty-plus years as a union member and powerful labor figure, and provides colorful details of his many remarkable accomplishments.
Specification: Harry Van Arsdale, Jr.: Labor’s Champion 1st Edition 9780765610447
Weight
1.59 lbs
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6.25 × 1 × 9 in
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