McEntee, William J. (William Joseph), 1903-

AFSCME Communications Department Records

jruss — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:06:22 -0400

AFSCME has produced a regularly published magazine since its inception. Publication duties for this organ and other materials were accomplished by the Education and Publications Department for the first twenty years of AFSCME’s existence. The 1954 Convention, however, passed Resolution 14, establishing a Publications and Public Relations Department. This new department would continue to publish the AFSCME magazine and other materials and would also take on new media public relations duties both at headquarters, and importantly, in the field. Recognizing that current field staff’s duties did not include crafting AFSCME’s message during organizing campaigns and strikes, it was hoped that the new department would provide skilled public relations professionals on the ground. The new department was created on April 1, 1956. The Publications and Public Relations Department existed until 1971 when the name was changed to the Public Affairs Department. This existed until 2011 when the name was changed again to the Communications Department.

The AFSCME Communications Department Records document the public activities of the Department, AFSCME International, and AFSCME officials. Records include speech transcripts; press releases; surveys and polls; documents related to AFSCME biennial conventions such as transcripts of proceedings, correspondence, and planning documents; correspondence; publications; meeting minutes; clippings; photographs, slides, and negatives; audio and video recordings; and posters.

AFSCME Office of the Secretary-Treasurer: Gordon Chapman Records

jruss — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:29:03 -0400

The records in this collection were created during the tenure of AFSCME's first and founding president Arnold S. Zander. The Secretary-Treasurer for most of Zander's presidency was Gordon Chapman. The Office of the Secretary-Treasurer during this time period oversaw the general financial health of the international union and kept records for its locals, councils, and the headquarters staff. The Office also maintained the records on dues payments.

The records in this collection relate to the chartering, organizing, placement under trusteeship, and disbanding of thousands of locals and councils in all the United States, Puerto Rico, Panama, and Canada. There is also historical information on some locals and councils, and a small amount of documentation on the financial operations of the Office, with data on salaries and payroll matters.

(8879) William McEntee

jruss — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:44:13 -0500

William McEntee, president of AFSCME District Council 33 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, speaks here at the 1963 dedication of the AFL Medical Center in Philadelphia. William McEntee’s son, Gerald McEntee, became AFSCME International President in 1981.

(10702) 1974 Convention

jruss — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:12:26 -0400

AFSCME leaders appear on stage at the 1974 International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii. From left: Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy, Gerald McEntee who became International President in 1981, Judicial Panel head Joseph Ames, and William McEntee, father of president McEntee, former president of District Council 33 in Philadelphia, and former International Vice President.

(11314) 1954 AFSCME Convention

jruss — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:42:16 -0400

The Committee on Officers Reports at the 1954 AFSCME Convention in Los Angeles. Chairman of the committee from Pennsylvania Local 427, William McEntee, is seated in the center of the front row. McEntee’s son, Gerald McEntee, became AFSCME International President in 1981.

(11336) 1960 AFSCME Convention

jruss — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:08:23 -0400

William McEntee, president of AFSCME District Council 33 in Philadelphia, addresses the 1960 Convention in his hometown. William McEntee’s son, Gerald McEntee, became AFSCME International President in 1981.

(11337) 1960 AFSCME Convention

jruss — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:13:30 -0400

At the 1960 Convention in Philadelphia, AFSCME President Arnold Zander shares the gavel with convention host William McEntee, District Council 33’s president.

(11389) 1962 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:56:22 -0400

President Arnold Zander (left at profile) speaks with delegates, including William McEntee (just right of Zander), at the 1962 AFSCME Convention in Milwaukee, WI.

(11402) 1964 AFSCME Convention

pneirink — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:20:07 -0400

Pennsylvania AFSCME leader William McEntee addresses the 1964 Convention in Denver, CO.

(11564) Constitutional Revision

jruss — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:24:10 -0400

The AFSCME Constitutional Revision Commission, including William McEntee (right) and Olive Beasley listen to members’ suggestions at a hearing in January 1966.

(12096) Wurf, McEntee, and Clark

jruss — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:09:19 -0400

AFSCME President Jerry Wurf (left) and Pennsylvania Senator Joseph Clark (right) congratulate William McEntee on his retirement from his post as director of AFSCME District Council 33 in Philadelphia. McEntee’s son Gerald became AFSCME president in 1981.

(24804) Industrial Union Department Convention

jruss — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:23:05 -0400

Senator Hubert Humphrey (right) greets AFSCME President Arnold Zander and the AFSCME delegation at the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department convention. Left to right: AFSCME Director of Organization Tom Morgan, Zander, AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Gordon Chapman, Administrative Vice President Milton Murray, International Vice President William McEntee, and Humphrey.

(24834) Zander, McEntee, Miller, Reuther

jruss — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:18:23 -0400

From left: AFSCME President Arnold Zander, AFSCME International Vice President William McEntee, Pennsylvania Council 26 Director Reuben H. Miller, and UAW President Walter Reuther at AFSCME’s 1960 convention in Philadelphia.

(25671) Robert Willard

jruss — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:03:15 -0400

Robert Willard, a convention delegate from AFSCME Council 33 in Philadelphia, nominates Council 33’s president William McEntee to be an international vice president.

(26840) McEntee and Reuther

jruss — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:15 -0400

William McEntee, an AFSCME leader from Pennsylvania, pins UAW President Walter Reuther.

(26853) William McEntee's 50th Birthday

jruss — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:37:17 -0400

Joseph McDonough (right), manager of the Philadelphia Central Labor Union, presented a cake to AFSCME International Vice President William McEntee for his 50th birthday. The cake was prepared by the Philadelphia Joint Board of Bakery Workers.

(26913) Council 13 Founding Convention

jruss — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:56:22 -0400

AFSCME International Vice President William McEntee speaks at that founding convention for Pennsylvania Council 13.

(26914) Council 13 Convention

jruss — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:02:59 -0400

AFSCME leader William McEntee speaks at a 1982 Pennsylvania Council 13 convention. Seated at far right is his son Gerald McEntee who had just recently become AFSCME International President.

(26915) Council 13 Convention

jruss — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:07:27 -0400

AFSCME President Gerald McEntee sits next to his father, William McEntee on the dias at the 1982 Pennsylvania Council 13 convention.

(26916) McEntee honored

jruss — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:05 -0400

AFSCME President Gerald McEntee receives a standing ovation from the 1982 Pennsylvania Council 13 convention. He had led Council 13 until a year earlier. His father, William McEntee, a former International Vice President, wipes his eyes at his son's achievement.

(26917) Council 13 Convention

jruss — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:20:21 -0400

AFSCME President Gerald McEntee (center) shakes hands with his father William McEntee at the 1982 Pennsylvania Council 13 convention in Philadelphia. Gerald McEntee had been director of Council 13 until a year earlier. William McEntee had been an International Vice President for Pennsylvania.

(29059) AFSCME hosts British visitor

jruss — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:33:27 -0400

AFSCME officials host Jim Johnson of Great Britain, a member of Parliament and an officer of the National Union of General Municipal Workers. From left: Milton Murray, AFSCME Administrative Vice President; Tom Morgan, Director of Organization; Johnson; William McEntee, International Vice President from Pennsylvania; Secretary-Treasurer Gordon Chapman; and President Arnold Zander.