James J. Matles

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James 'Jim' J. Matles (February 24, 1909-September 15, 1975) was an American trade union leader. Matles was a top official in the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) from 1937 until his retirement just days before his sudden death following the 1975 UE convention in California.

Matles was born in Soroca, Romania (now Moldova) to Jewish parents.[1]

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  1. ^ "Remembering Jim Matles and the Legacy He Left UE". UE. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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