John J. Manning
American labor unionist
About John J. Manning
Lived 1868 – 1934 (aged 65–66).
John J. Manning (1868 – July 17, 1934) was an American labor unionist.
Born in Troy, New York, Manning worked sewing shirts in a sweatshop in New York City, where he joined the Shirt Ironers' Union.
In 1917, Manning moved to become secretary-treasurer of the Union Label Department of the American Federation of Labor, serving until 1931, and again from 1933 until his death, in 1934.
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Who was John J. Manning?
American labor unionist
When was John J. Manning born?
John J. Manning was born in 1868.
When did John J. Manning die?
John J. Manning died in 1934.
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