1875 - 1951
Alvanley Johnston American Engineer
00
Alvanley Johnston dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Alvanley Johnston.
About
Alvanley Johnston is a member of the following lists: American trade union leaders, 1951 deaths and 1875 births.
Contribute
Who is Alvanley Johnston dating? Alvanley Johnston partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Alvanley Johnston!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| First Name |
Alvanley
|
| Last Name |
Johnston
|
| Birthday |
12th May, 1875
|
| Birthplace |
Seeley's Bay, Ontario, Canada
|
| Died |
17th September, 1951
|
| Place of Death |
Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
|
| Nationality |
American
|
| Occupation Text |
Locomotive engineer, labor leader
|
| Occupation |
Engineer
|
Alvanley Johnston (12 May 1875 – 17 September 1951) was a Canadian / American locomotive engineer who became head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE), a union that covered the United States and Canada, holding the title of Grand Chief Engineer from 1925 to 1950. During his tenure the Brotherhood recovered from financial problems, weathered the Great Depression and World War II, and held out for shorter hours and higher wages in a nationwide strike in 1946.
More about Alvanley Johnston
Less about Alvanley Johnston
