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Gustave M. Bugniazet

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Gustave M. Bugniazet (December 21, 1878 – March 25, 1960) was an American labor union leader.

Born in New York City, Bugniazet became an electrician, and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1902. In 1911, he was elected as vice president of the union, and then in 1925 as its international secretary. He also served as a vice-president of the American Federation of Labor (AFL).[1][2] Bugniazet was a strong supporter of craft unionism, and when the Congress of Industrial Organizations split away, Bugniazet persuaded some other labor union leaders to remain with the AFL.[3][4]

In 1947, Bugniazet left his union post, to become president of the American Standard Life Insurance Company. He held the post until 1954, when he retired.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Proctor, John Clagett; William, Edwin Melvin; Black, Frank (1930). Washington, Past and Present: A History. Washington DC: Lewis Historical Publishing Company.
  2. ^ a b "G. M. Bugnaizet, 81, insurance official". Washington Post. March 27, 1960.
  3. ^ Zieger, Robert; Minchin, Timothy; Gall, Gilbert (2014). American Workers, American Unions. JHU Press. ISBN 9781421413433.
  4. ^ Parmet, Robert (2012). The Master of Seventh Avenue. New York City: NYU Press. ISBN 9780814770368.
Trade union offices
Preceded by
Charles P. Ford
Secretary-Treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
1925–1947
Succeeded by
Preceded by Eighth Vice-President of the American Federation of Labor
1931–1934
Succeeded by
Preceded by Seventh Vice-President of the American Federation of Labor
1934–1941
Succeeded by
Preceded by Fifth Vice-President of the American Federation of Labor
1941–1942
Succeeded by
Preceded by Fourth Vice-President of the American Federation of Labor
1942–1947
Succeeded by