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Frank Morrison

1859 – 1949

(1859-1949) Canadian-American trade unionist

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Lived 1859 – 1949 (aged 89–90). Frank Morrison was an American trade unionist and lawyer.

Frank Morrison (23 November 1859 – 12 March 1949) was a Canadian trade union leader.

Born in Franktown, Canada West, Morrison grew up in Walkerton, where he became a printer. In 1886, he moved to Chicago, and there he joined the International Typographical Union. He qualified in law at Lake Forest University, and joined the Illinois Bar.

Morrison became active in the American Federation of Labor (AFL), within which he was a supporter of Samuel Gompers and the conservative wing of the movement, and he opposed organizing recent immigrants or black workers. He was first elected as secretary of the AFL in 1897. In 1919, he attended the conference which founded the International Labour Organization. He successfully argued for a wide range of labour legislation, for the creation of the Department of Labor, and for the creation of the Social Security system.

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Important facts

Born
1859, Beckwith
Birth century
Died
1949, Washington, D.C.
Nationality
Education
Lake Forest College
Employers
AFL Office of the Secretary-Treasurer, American Federation of Labor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Morrison?

(1859-1949) Canadian-American trade unionist

When was Frank Morrison born?

Frank Morrison was born in 1859 in Beckwith.

When did Frank Morrison die?

Frank Morrison died in 1949 in Washington, D.C..

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Frank Morrison was a trade unionist and lawyer.

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Frank Morrison was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Morrison

· Wikidata: Q94136617

· DBpedia: Frank Morrison (trade unionist)

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