Jacob Potofsky
Encyclopedia
Jacob Samuel Potofsky was an American
trade union
ist.
He was president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
and was known for his skills as a conciliator within the union movement. His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents
.
He died in New York City of cancer.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
trade union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
ist.
He was president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
The Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America was a United States labor union known for its support for "social unionism" and progressive political causes. Led by Sidney Hillman for its first thirty years, it helped found the Congress of Industrial Organizations...
and was known for his skills as a conciliator within the union movement. His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents
Master list of Nixon political opponents
A master list of Nixon political opponents was compiled to supplement the original Nixon's Enemies List of 20 key people considered opponents of President Richard Nixon. The master list was compiled by Charles Colson's office and sent in memorandum form to John Dean. Dean later provided this...
.
He died in New York City of cancer.