James Castle Turner

Background

Turner, James Castle was born on November 4, 1916 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of James Castle and Lydia (Carley) Turner.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Catholic U. American, 1940.

Career

Business manager, business representative local 77, International Union Operating Engineers, Washington, 1940-1971; national vice president, International Union Operating Engineers, 1956-1972; general secretary-treasurer, International Union Operating Engineers, 1972-1975; general president, International Union Operating Engineers, 1975-1985; general president emeritus, International Union Operating Engineers, 1985-1996; vice president, member executive council, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, 1975-1985; United States representative, International Labor Organization, Geneva, 1952, 64, 74, 75, 77.

Achievements

• James Castle Turner has been listed as a noteworthy union official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1952, 56, 60, 64. Vice chairman District of Columbia Democratic Central Committee, 1950-1960, 63-67. Democratic national commiteeman for, District of Columbia, 1960, 76-96.

Member District of Columbia City Council, 1967-1968. Trustee National Urban League, Catholic University American, 1974-1980. Vice president, board governors, chairman executive committee United Way American.

President Americans for Energy Independence, 1980. Member National Planning Association (trustee), Blue Key. Clubs: National Dem, National Press, Touchdown.

Connections

Married Mary Pauline Curtis, April 14, 1934. Children– Vivian, Daniel, Brian, Lisa, Lauran.

Father:

James Castle Turner

Mother:

Lydia (Carley) Turner

Spouse:

Mary Pauline Curtis

child:

Lauran Turner

child:

Lisa Turner

child:

Brian Turner

child:

Vivian Turner

child:

Daniel Turner