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Warren S. George

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Warren S. George
George in 2008
OccupationInternational President Emeritus of the ATU

Warren S. George is an American union activist and International President Emeritus of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU),[1] one of the largest and most politically active unions in the AFL-CIO. From 2003 to 2010, George served as the International President of the ATU. [2][3]

George is mentioned in the song "Workin' for the MTA" on Justin Townes Earle's 2010 Harlem River Blues album. The lyrics read:

"Yeah, them hard times are going around, hard times are goin' around, hard times are goin' around, bringin' hard luck on New York town. But I'm bankin' on the ATU, bankin' on the ATU, I'm bankin' on the ATU, Brother George is gonna see me through."

References

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  1. ^ "News Briefs" (PDF). InTransit. May–June 2018: 2. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "ATU International President Warren S. George Assumes Office; Michael J. Siano Becomes International Executive Vice President". U.S. Newswire. July 2, 2003.[dead link]
  3. ^ "On the Retirement of Warren S. George | AFL-CIO". aflcio.org. Retrieved 2018-10-12.
Trade union offices
Preceded by President of the Amalgamated Transit Union
2003–2010
Succeeded by