James A. Williams

Background

Williams, James A. was born in 1951.

Education

Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (Bachelor of Science). Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (Juris Doctor).

Career

Apprentice Local 252 Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glass Workers Union, Philadelphia, 1968, apprentice, journeyman, 1971—1975, president, business manager Local 252, 1975. Allied region general vice president International Union Painters & Allied Trade (IUPAT), 1994—1995, general secretary-treasurer elect, 1995—1999, general secretary-treasurer, 1999—2002, general president, since 2003. Appointed executive council American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, since 2003, member board trustees Housing Investment Trust, since 2005, member advisory board Building Investment Trust, since 2005.

Infantryman United States Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam.

Achievements

• James A. Williams has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Appointed commonwealth trustee Temple University, Philadelphia, 1985—1998.

Connections

Married Gerrie Williams. Children: Aimee, Chrissy, Jimmy, Danny.

Spouse:

Gerrie Williams

child:

Jimmy Williams

child:

Aimee Williams

child:

Chrissy Williams

child:

Danny Williams