Newman, Winn, 1924-1994

Lawyer. Named Irwin Newman; known as Winn Newman since 1946.

From the description of Winn Newman papers, 1876-1993 (bulk 1979-1991). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983481

Biographical Note

• 1924, Mar. 8: Born, New York, N.Y., as Irwin Newman
• 1941 - 1943 : Attended University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.
• 1943 - 1946 : Sergeant, United States Army
• 1949: J.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis.
• 1949 - 1951 : Organizer, International Ladies' Garment Workers Union, San Antonio and Dallas, Tex.
• 1951 - 1952 : Attorney and industrial relations analyst, Wage Stabilization Board, Washington, D.C.
• 1952 - 1954 : Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, D.C.
• 1954 - 1961 : Assistant general counsel, International Union of Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink, and Distillery Workers of America, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 1961 - 1965 : Associate general counsel, International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers, Washington, D.C.
• 1965 - 1966 : Assistant to the executive director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, D.C.
• 1966 - 1968 : Associate general counsel, United Steelworkers of America, Pittsburgh, Pa.
• 1968 - 1971 : General counsel, American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees, Washington, D.C.
• 1971 - 1981 : General counsel, International Union of Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers, Washington, D.C.
• 1978 - 1982 : Chair, National Executive Committee, Americans for Democratic Action
• 1981 - 1982 : General counsel, American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees, Washington, D.C.
• 1982 - 1994 : Founding partner in private legal practice, Newman and Newell, Washington, D.C.
• 1994, June 24: Died, Washington, D.C.

From the guide to the Winn Newman Papers, 1876-1993, (bulk 1979-1991), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)