Background
Gleason, Thomas W. was born on November 8, 1900 in New York City. Son of Thomas William and Mary (Quinn) Gleason.
Gleason, Thomas W. was born on November 8, 1900 in New York City. Son of Thomas William and Mary (Quinn) Gleason.
D. of Laws (honorary), Molloy College, 1980.
Dock worker, New York City, 1915; dock supervisor, New York City, 1932; worker sugar factory, New York City president, business agent, Checkers' Local 1346 ILA, New York City general organizer, International Labor Union, New York City, 1953-1961; executive vice president, contract negotiator, International Labor Union, New York City, 1961-1963; international president, International Labor Union, New York City, 1963-1992.
Member federal advisory council Unemployment Insurance, 1983-1992. Member House Select Committee on Hunger, 1984-1992. Member board directors African-American Labor Center, American Institute Free labor Development.
Member Executive Councils of the Irish Institute, New York, American Irish History Society. Grand marshall Saint Patrick's Day Parade, New York City, 1984. Member Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Ancient Order of Hibernians (recipient John F. Kennedy Memorial award 1982).
Married Emma Martin (deceased 1961) children: Thomas W., Jack, Robert E.
