Background
Burrus, William Henry was born on December 13, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of William and Gertrude Burrus.
Burrus, William Henry was born on December 13, 1936 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of William and Gertrude Burrus.
Student, West Virginia State College.
Distribution clerk Cleveland Post Office, 1958. Director research & education Ohio state American Postal Workers Union (APWU), 1971, president Cleveland local chapter, 1974—1980, national executive vice president APWU Washington, 1980—2000, national president, since 2001. Member executive committee Union Network International.
Member Federal Advisory Council Occupational Safety & Health. Served with 101st Airborne Division, 4th Armored Tank Division United States Army, 1954-1957.
Vice president Black Trade Labor Union, 1977. Member Ohio advisory board United States Civil Rights Commission, 1979—1981. Board directors. National Black College Alumni Hall Fame, National Coalition Black Voter Participation.
Vice president, board directors A. Philip Randolph Institute, Washington.
Married Ethelda Burrus. 4 children, Valerie, Doni, Kimberly, Kristy 1 stepchild Antwon.