Background
DUNCAN, James Son of David and Mary Forbes Duncan.
DUNCAN, James Son of David and Mary Forbes Duncan.
Mechanics Institute of Fine Arts, Aberdeen.
Member Granite Cutters’ Association of America, 1881. Secretary of several branches of same. General officer since 1895.
Vice-President American Federation of Labour, since 1894.
Executive Officer Civic Federation of America, since 1900. Member National Geographic Society of America, the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Mass Public Opinion League.
Leader in eight-hour work day movement. AntiChild Labour advocate.
Leader in many successful trade strikes for improved working conditions with increased pay.
Member Peace versus War Society, and has often been chosen arbiter in trade disputes between workmen and employers. International SecretaryTreasurer, the Granite Cutters’ International Association of America.