Hal C. Davis Explained

Hal C. Davis (February 27, 1914  - January 11, 1978) was an American labor union leader.

Born in Pittsburgh, Davis was educated at Allegheny High School, then in 1930 became a percussionist working on the KDKA radio station. He later worked for WCAE, and in various theaters and nightclubs. During World War II, he served as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps.[1] [2]

Davis joined the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), and in 1949 was elected as president of his local union. In 1950, he was also elected as a vice-president of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor. He was elected as a vice-president of the AFM in 1963, and then in 1970 as president of the union. In 1974, he was additionally elected as president of the Inter-American Federation of Entertainment Workers, and in 1975 as a vice-president of the AFL-CIO. He was a member of the National Council of the Arts, and director of the Associated Council of the Arts. He died in 1978, while still in office.

References

  1. Book: Fink . Gary . Biographical Dictionary of American Labor . 1984 . Greenwood Press . Westport, Connecticut . 0313228655.
  2. News: Hal Davis, 63, head of musicians union . New York Times . January 13, 1978.