James P. Holland Explained

James P. Holland (1865 - November 9, 1941) was president of the New York State Federation of Labor from 1916 to 1926.

Biography

He was a member of the Eccentric Firemen's Union of New York City. In 1913 he was the Grand Marshal of the New York City Labor Day Parade.[1] As president of the New York State Federation of Labor he succeeded Homer Call of the International Butcher Workmen's Union of Syracuse, New York. Holland remained president from 1916 to 1926. He was succeeded by John Sullivan of the Brewery, Cereal and Soft Drink Workers' Union of New York City.[2] He died on November 9, 1941, in New York City.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Marching Line Much Smaller Than Expected, but Splendidly Organized . . September 2, 1913. 2010-02-01 .
  2. Web site: History of the New York State AFL/CIO . 2010-01-30 .
  3. News: Former President of the State Federation, Elected for 11 Consecutive Terms, Dies . . November 10, 1941 . 2010-01-30 .