George Hardy (trade unionist)

George Hardy
7th President of the Service Employees International Union
In office
1971–1980
Preceded byDavid Sullivan
Succeeded byJohn Sweeney
Personal details
Born(1911-12-15)December 15, 1911
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
DiedSeptember 13, 1990(1990-09-13) (aged 78)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Spouse(s)Norma Mitchell Hardy (d. 1965), Cissy Hardy (d. 1990)
ChildrenRobert Thomas Hardy (d. 1955)
Joan Hardy Twomey (d. 2000)
Parent(s)Charles Hardy and Bertha Fitchett Hardy
OccupationUnion leader
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George Hardy (December 15, 1911 – September 13, 1990) was a Canadian-American labour leader who was president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) from 1971 to 1980. At the time of his death, SEIU had grown to become the fifth-largest affiliate of the AFL-CIO.[1] Hardy was a vice president of the AFL-CIO from 1972 to 1980, and a member of its executive council.[1] He was a former member of the Democratic National Committee[2] and the California Democratic State Central Committee.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Cook, "George Hardy, 79, Pioneer Leader of Service Worker Union, Is Dead," New York Times, September 18, 1990.
  2. ^ Lydon, "Democrats Give Labor Key Posts," New York Times, March 23, 1973.