Patrick E. Gorman

Patrick E. Gorman
3rd International Secretary-Treasurer of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America
In office
1942–1976
Preceded byDennis Lane
Succeeded bySamuel J. Talarico
President of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America
In office
1923–1946
LeaderDennis Lane
Preceded byCornelius J. Hayes
Succeeded byEarl Jimerson
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTrade unionist

Patrick Emmet "Pat" Gorman (November 27, 1892 – 1980) was an American lawyer and trade unionist affiliated with the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America. Gorman served as the union's highest-ranking official (secretary-treasurer) from 1942 to 1976.

He was extremely committed to economic and social justice and was considered to be the "social conscience" of the labor movement.[1]

His papers are held at the Chicago History Museum.

  1. ^ "Patrick e. Gorman Historical Marker".