Potofsky, Jacob

Also found in: Hutchinson

0.02 sec.

Potofsky, Jacob (Samuel) (1894–1979) labor leader; born in Radomisl, Ukraine. Emigrating to the United States in 1905, he took part in the Hart, Schaffner and Marx strike in Chicago in 1910. A founder of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers (ACWA), he worked as an organizer in the 1930s, served as ACWA secretary-treasurer (1940–46), and then president (1946–72).

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Email
Feedback

? Mentioned in

No references found

Encyclopedia browser

? Full browser

potholing
pothook
Poti
Potidaea
Potiphar
Potiphar's wife
potlatch
Potofsky, Jacob
Potok, Chaim
Potomac
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Potomac River
Potosí
potpourri
POTS

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Browser extension \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.