Jack Lyons
American labor union leader
About Jack Lyons
Lived 1891 – 1961 (aged 70).
John H. Lyons (June 29, 1891 – October 26, 1961) was an American labor union leader.
Born in South Norwalk, Connecticut, Lyons became an iron worker in 1916, and joined an independent local union.
In 1949, Lyons was elected as president of his union. In the role, he helped found the construction industry joint conference, and a national board for settling jurisdictional disputes. He also served as a vice-president of the Metal Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor, and on various government committees. He died in 1961, while still in office, with Arthur J. Goldberg describing him as "one of the most highly talented and dedicated labor statesmen I have had the good fortune to know".
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Who was Jack Lyons?
American labor union leader (1891–1961)
When was Jack Lyons born?
Jack Lyons was born on 29 June 1891.
When did Jack Lyons die?
Jack Lyons died on 26 October 1961.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Lyons (unionist)
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