William Green

1873–1952 (age 79)

Biography

William Green rose from humble beginnings to become a guiding voice for American labor during the first half of the twentieth century, serving as president of the American Federation of Labor and championing fair wages and safer working conditions.

He believed that social progress depended on cooperation between employers and employees, and he pursued legislation and dialogue that strengthened the foundations of collective bargaining across the nation.

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