John McBride (labor leader)

John McBride
Sketch of McBride in 1894 publication
2nd President of the AFL
In office
January 1, 1895 – December 1895
Preceded bySamuel Gompers
Succeeded bySamuel Gompers
2nd President of the United Mine Workers
In office
1892–1895
Preceded byJohn B. Rae
Succeeded byPhil Penna
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the Stark County district
In office
1884–1888
Serving with Leander C. Cole
Preceded bySilas A. Conrad and Thomas C. Snyder
Succeeded byJohn E. Monnot and George W. Wilhelm
Personal details
Born(1854-06-25)June 25, 1854
Chippewa Township, Ohio, U.S.
DiedOctober 9, 1917(1917-10-09) (aged 63)
Globe, Arizona, U.S.
Resting placeColumbus, Ohio, U.S.
Spouse
Mary Kelly
(m. 1874)
Children4
Occupation
  • Miner
  • labor leader
Known forPresident, United Mine Workers of America

John McBride (June 25, 1854 – October 9, 1917) was an American labor union leader. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1884 to 1888. He was the second president of the American Federation of Labor, serving from 1894 to 1895.


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