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Harry Van Arsdale (1905-1986) was a towering figure in the New York labor scene. After being initiated into the Local 3 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1925 and becoming its business manager in 1933, Van Arsdale turned the then corrupt and disorganized union into a force to be reckoned with. He became president of the New York City Central Labor Council in 1957, which put him in a position to become a greater influence for labor relations locally and nationally. As business manager and president of these organizations, Van Arsdale advocated and won shorter work days, in orde.

Labor movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century. --- Labor unions -- United States -- Officials and employees -- Biography. --- Van Arsdale, Harry, -- 1905-1986. --- Business & Economics --- Labor & Workers' Economics --- Labor unions --- Labor movement --- Officials and employees --- History --- Van Arsdale, Harry, --- Arsdale, Harry Van, --- E-books