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William Lucy (labor leader) (William Lucy) was born on 26 November, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee. Discover William Lucy (labor leader)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
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William Lucy |
| Occupation |
Labor and community organizer |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
26 November 1933 |
| Birthday |
26 November |
| Birthplace |
Memphis, Tennessee |
| Nationality |
United States |
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William Lucy (labor leader) Height, Weight & Measurements
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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William Lucy (labor leader) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is William Lucy (labor leader) worth at the age of 91 years old? William Lucy (labor leader)’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated
William Lucy (labor leader)'s net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
As of 2021, Lucy serves on the board of directors of the NAACP.
Lucy was elected president of Public Services International in 1994, the first African American to hold the post. In 1995, he was appointed to the AFL–CIO executive council. He has also served as vice-president for the AFL–CIO's Maritime Trades, Professional Employees, and Industrial Union departments.
Lucy served as Secretary-Treasurer of AFSCME from 1972 until retiring from the position in 2010. During that period, Lucy co-founded the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), along with fellow black unionists Nelson Edwards, William Simons, Charles Hayes, and Cleveland Robinson. Lucy was elected its first president and continued to serve in that capacity until 2013, when the role was assumed by Terrence Melvin.
In 1968, as part of his leadership role with AFSCME, Lucy lent his support to Martin Luther King Jr. and the mostly black sanitation and other service workers in Memphis who were striking for better wages and benefits. In spite of King's assassination in April 1968, Lucy continued the work in Memphis, helping see the strike to a successful resolution. Lucy is credited with the famous slogan, "I Am A Man!" that became the rallying call for the Memphis strikers.
William Lucy (born November 26, 1933) is an American trade union leader. He served as Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) from 1972–2010.
Lucy was born to Susie and Joseph Lucy in Memphis, Tennessee on November 26, 1933, and grew up in Richmond, California. In the early 1950s, He studied civil engineering at the University of California, Berkeley but did not obtain a degree. He worked for Contra Costa County as a materials and research engineer, where he would work for the next thirteen years. During this period of time, Lucy started working within the labor movement.
Lucy became a member of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local #1675 in 1956 and was elected as its president in 1965. He began working full-time at AFSCME's national headquarters in Washington, D.C. the following year as associate director of legislation and community affairs.
