Thomas Van Arsdale

Thomas Van Arsdale (born February 16, 1924) is the former head of the New York City Central Labor Council. He succeeded his father, Harry Van Arsdale, Jr., in the post by defeating the late Victor Gotbaum, who was then the executive director of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Mr. Van Arsdale also served as business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #3, a position that he has held for 12 terms. His most recent re-election coming in 2005. Mr. Van Arsdales's resignation as business manager in 2007 was followed by the unanimous election of Christopher Erikson to complete the unfinished term. He also serves as the International Treasurer Emeritus of the same labor organization.

At the communion breakfast for the Catholic Council of Electrical Workers on May 2, 2010, the 43rd Rev. Patrick Morris, OFM Scholarship was in honor of Thomas, and was given to four people.

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Thomas Van Arsdale was Succeeded as the Business Manager of Local Union No. 3 IBEW by Christopher Erikson in 2007.

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