Boris Shishkin
1908–1984 (age 76)
Labor Leader/Economist
Biography
Boris Shishkin devoted his life to the labor movement, lending his expertise as an economist to shape fairer policies for working people. His thoughtful leadership and deep understanding of industrial relations helped secure stronger protections and a more equitable voice for laborers across the nation.
Shishkin's legacy endures in the sturdy institutions he helped build and in the generations of activists who still look to his example of principled advocacy and steady intellect.