Edward J. Volz Explained

Edward John Volz (August 22, 1879  - fl.1964) was an American labor union leader.

Born in Cincinnati, Volz joined the International Photo-Engravers Union of North America.^[1] He moved to New York City, and in 1916 was elected as president of the New York Photo-Engravers Union, and also first vice-president of the international union.^[2] In 1929, he won election as president of the union, serving until 1954.^[3] As leader of the union, he backed the American Federation of Labor and strongly criticized the Congress of Industrial Organizations split.^[4]

In 1964, the Photo-Engravers merged into the new Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union. At its founding conference, Volz gave a short speech in support of the merger, reviewing previous unsuccessful attempts to bring the unions together.^[5]

References

1. Book: The American Labor Who's Who . 1925 . Hanford Press.
2. News: Engravers' union to mark 50th year . New York Times . August 19, 1951.
3. News: Photo-Engravers elect . New York Times . August 21, 1954.
4. News: Craft union heads sees C.I.O. defeat . New York Times . August 17, 1936.
5. Book: Convention Proceedings . 1964 . Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union.