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Jacob Potofsky
20th-century American labor union leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacob Samuel Potofsky (November 26, 1894 – August 5, 1979) was a Russian-born American trade unionist, best known as second president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, succeeding founder Sidney Hillman.[1]
Quick Facts President of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, Preceded by ...
Jacob S. Potofsky | |
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![]() Potofsky in 1957 | |
President of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America | |
In office 1946–1972 | |
Preceded by | Sidney Hillman |
Succeeded by | Murray Finley |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacob Samuel Potofsky (1894-11-26)November 26, 1894 Radomyshl, Russian Empire |
Died | August 5, 1979(1979-08-05) (aged 84) New York City, United States |
Nationality | Russian |
Political party | American Labor |
Spouse(s) | Callie Taylor; Blance Lydia Zetland |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Labor leader |
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