Paul Scharrenberg

Paul Scharrenberg (August 21, 1877 – October 27, 1969) was a German-American labor union leader. He served as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation from 1909 to 1936,^[1] legislative representative for the American Federation of Labor in Washington, D.C. from 1937 to 1943,^[2] and Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations from 1943 until his retirement in 1955.^[3]

Paul Scharrenberg
Scharrenberg c. 1930s
Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation
In office 1909–1936
Preceded by	George W. Bell
Succeeded by	Edward D. Vandeleur
Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations
In office 1943–1955
Appointed by	Earl Warren
Preceded by	George G. Kidwell
Succeeded by	Ernest B. Webb
Personal details
Born	(1877-08-21)August 21, 1877 Hamburg, German Empire
Died	October 27, 1969(1969-10-27) (aged 92) Cupertino, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Elenor Heine ​ (died)​
Children	1
Occupation	Labor leader, civil servant, seaman

During his career he served on a number of boards and commissions, including the State Commission of Immigration and Housing, the San Francisco City Planning Commission, the State Board of Harbor Commissioners, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.^[2][3]

References

1. Burki, Mary Ann Mason (1971). Paul Scharrenberg: White Shirt Sailor (Doctor of Philosophy thesis). University of Rochester. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
2. "Guide to the Paul Scharrenberg Papers, 1893-1960". oac.cdlib.org. UC Libraries. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
3. "Ex-Seaman Dies at 92". The Times. San Mateo. 29 October 1969. Retrieved 14 September 2024.

External links

• Media related to Paul Scharrenberg at Wikimedia Commons

Trade union offices
Preceded by George W. Bell	Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation 1909–1936	Succeeded by Edward D. Vandeleur