David McDonald

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Person.png David McDonald  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
(trade unionist)
David McDonald.png
Born22 November 1902
Died8 August 1979 (Age 76)
NationalityAmerican
US labor leader who attended the February 1957 Bilderberg

David John McDonald was a labor leader.


Activities

He became president of the United Steelworkers of America in 1952, after Philip Murray died suddenly. Murray had intended to push McDonald out of the union, but his sudden death left McDonald in a position to take control.

Personality

McDonald was almost universally considered vain and self-important. Many union leaders felt he drank too much and was far too flamboyant.

He often appeared vainglorious and deceitful, masking his lack of contact with rank-and-file workers and his shaky grasp of conditions in the mills with boastful orations and alcohol-enhanced bonhomie.... he bullied or cajoled wildcat strikers, sweet-talked government officials and corporate executives, and appeared endlessly at rallies, bond drives, broadcasts, and press conferences....[1]

He enjoyed classical music, purchased high-end electronic stereo equipment, patronized jazz clubs, and was a member of Pittsburgh's expensive and fashionable Duquesne Club.


 

Event Participated in

EventStartEndLocation(s)Description
Bilderberg/1957 February15 February 195717 February 1957US
St Simons Island
Georgia (State)
The earliest ever Bilderberg in the year, number 5, was also first one outside Europe.
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References

  1. Zieger, The CIO, 1935–1955, 1995, p. 188.


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