Background
Truesdale, John Cushman was born on July 17, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Cushman and Hazel (Christianson) Truesdale.
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Truesdale, John Cushman was born on July 17, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of John Cushman and Hazel (Christianson) Truesdale.
Bachelor of Arts, Grinnell College, 1942; Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1948; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1972.
Field examiner, National Labor Relations Board, Buffalo and New Orleans, 1948-1952; administrative analyst, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1952-1957; associate executive secretary, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1963-1968; deputy executive secretary, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1968-1972; executive secretary, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1972-1977, 81-94; member, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1977-1981, 94, 95; chairman, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, since 1998; labor arbitrator, National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1996-1998; member, Foreign Svc. Grievance Board, since 1997. Director information, director World Data Center/Rockets and Satellites, International Geophysical Year, National Academy Sciences, Washington, 1957-1963.
Served with United States Coast Guard, 1942-1946. Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Association Labor Rels. Agilysys (president 1992-1993).
Married Karin A. Nelson, February 10, 1957. Children: John Cushman, Charles N., Margaret E., Andrew C.