Background
McFadden, James J. was born on December 1, 1919 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Elizabeth (Canole) McFadden.
McFadden, James J. was born on December 1, 1919 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Elizabeth (Canole) McFadden.
Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1941.
Staff representative National Labor Relations Board, Boston, 1943-1945, 46, 49, Textile Workers Union, New York City, 1945-1946. Labor director Greater New York Foundation, 1950. Director labor development Democratic State Committee, New York City, 1950-1952.
With New York City Department Labor, 1953—1966, acting commissioner, 1963—1966. President Manpower Education Institute, New York City, 1966—2003. Director, organizer various affordable housing projects, New York City, 1955.
Chairman labor committees various presidential campaigns, New York City, 1948-1968. Member American Arbitration Association (arbitrator since 1954).
Married Helen Ann Nieters (deceased 1993), July 12, 1944. Children: James, Helen, Elizabeth, William, Patrick, Peter, Christopher.