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For other people named James Williams, see James Williams (disambiguation).
James A. Williams
Williams at a rally for Obama in 2008
OccupationPresident of IUPAT
SpouseGerrie
Children4 children

James A. Williams was born in 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is a prominent labor leader within the United States.[1] After serving in the U.S. Army, Williams worked his way into politics and labor unions.[2][3] He served in positions in Local Union 252 and on boards of various unions and companies.[3] Williams became the president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), where he served from 2003-2013.

Early life and career

Williams was born in 1951, and grew up in North Philadelphia and Kensington, Pennsylvania.[4][5] Williams graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1968.[6] Following his high school graduation, Williams embarked on his professional journey as an apprentice with Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers Local Union 252 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[7][8] He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 during the Vietnam War.[6] Upon returning home in 1971, he completed his apprenticeship and worked as a skilled journeyman glazier.[7] Williams later accomplished a significant personal milestone by completing his college degree in 2004.[6]

Family

As of 4/27/23, Williams is currently married to Gerrie Wiliams.[9] Together, they have 4 children, Danny, Chrissy, Aimee, and Jimmy.[9] Williams is part of a family with long-standing involvement with union work. Williams' grandfather worked as a union housepainter.[10] Similarly, Williams’ great-grandfather and father were both union glaziers.[10] Additionally, his son, Jimmy Williams, Jr., is currently the president of IUPAT, as of 4/27/23.[10] When he took over at age 43, Williams, Jr., was not only the youngest president in the history of IUPAT, but also the youngest within the building trades unions and any major affiliate of the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of Unions in the United States.[11]

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  1. ^ Von Bergen, Jane M. "Clear Idea of Building Diverse Union." Philadelphia Inquirer, May 06 2002, ProQuest. Web. 3 Apr. 2023.
  2. ^ Winston, Sherie. "Williams Named Painters' Chief." Enr 248.16 (2002): 10. ProQuest. Web. 3 Apr. 2023.
  3. ^ a b "James A. Williams - General President Emeritus". IUPAT. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  4. ^ Von Bergen, Jane M. "Clear Idea of Building Diverse Union." Philadelphia Inquirer, May 06 2002, ProQuest. Web. 3 Apr. 2023.
  5. ^ "James A. Williams". prabook.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  6. ^ a b c "James A. Williams - General President Emeritus". IUPAT. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  7. ^ a b Winston, Sherie. "Williams Named Painters' Chief." Enr 248.16 (2002): 10. ProQuest. Web. 3 Apr. 2023.
  8. ^ "IUPAT General President James A. Williams Retires | Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO". Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  9. ^ a b "James A. Williams". prabook.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  10. ^ a b c Von Bergen, Jane M. "Clear Idea of Building Diverse Union." Philadelphia Inquirer, May 06 2002, ProQuest. Web. 3 Apr. 2023.
  11. ^ "Building Trades Leader: Any Politician Who Doesn't Back the PRO Act Shouldn't Get Labor's Support". In These Times. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
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