Historical Marker

John Nelson (1917-1959)

3923 Main St. at Rankine Ave., Lawrence Park section of Erie (at UE Local 506) ยท Erie

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Chief Steward & President, United Electrical Workers Union Local 506, 1942-1959. Accused of McCarthy-era Communist activity, he was the first union leader fired by General Electric, 1953. He defended workers' civil liberties while UE represented him in court. He died prematurely at 42.

Location

Address3923 Main St. at Rankine Ave., Lawrence Park section of Erie (at UE Local 506)
CountyErie
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.150380, -80.015380

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