Daniel, Franz E., 1904-1976

Organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. Organized workers in the steel, auto, and rubber industries. Served as assistant director of the Textile Workers Organizing Committee in the South from 1936 to 1943. From June 1943 to 1945, Mr. Daniel served as a representative on the United Labor Committee, and was active in a number of political campaigns on behalf of the Political Action Committee of the CIO.

In 1945, he acted as Washington representative of the Industrial Committee of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers. Served as a regional director for the CIO, first in South Carolina, 1946-1947; then North Carolina, 1947-1950; and finally the Rocky Mountain States, 1950-1953.

From 1954 to 1955, he held the position of assistant to Walter Reuther, President of the CIO. From 1955 to 1963, Mr. Daniel served as Assistant Director of Organization for the AFL-CIO, and then representative to the Industrial Union Department of the AFL-CIO, from 1964 to 1969.

From the description of Franz E. Daniel papers, 1890-1976, (bulk 1936-1948, 1963-1976). (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32320883