Background
Bowers, John M. was born on November 11, 1924 in New York City.
Bowers, John M. was born on November 11, 1924 in New York City.
Executive vice president International Longshoremen's Association, New York City, 1963—1987, president, 1987—2007, president emeritus, since 2007. Vice president International Transport Workers Federation, 1990—2006. Founder International Longshoremen's Association Civil Rights Committee, since 1991, International Longshoremen's Association Children's Fund, since 1993.
Served in United States Army.
Married Marcy Bowers. Children: John, Christine.