- Thomas Van Arsdale
Thomas Van Arsdale (born 1924) is the former head of the
New York City Central Labor Council . He succeeded his father,Harry Van Arsdale, Jr. , in the post by defeating the lateVictor Gotbaum , who was then the executive director ofAmerican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees .Mr. Van Arsdale also served as business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #3, a position that he has held for 12 terms. His most recent re-election coming in 2005. Mr. Van Arsdales's resignation as business manager in 2007 was followed by the unanimous election of
Chrisopher Erikson to complete the unfinished term. He also serves as the International Treasurer Emeritus of the same labor organization.External links
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DE1D71F3DF932A15750C0A960948260 Van Arsdale's Son Gets Top Labor Group Post]
* [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3601/is_23_47/ai_69676224 Israel Bonds Honors Thomas Van Arsdale]
* [http://ibew.com/articles/01journal/0110/speeches/Arsdale.htm International Treasurer Emeritus Thomas Van Arsdale]Thomas Van Arsdale was Succeeded as the Business Manager of Local Union No. 3 IBEW by Christopher Erikson in 2007.
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