Garey, Alva Edward, b. 1883

(8877) Colonel A.E. Garey

jruss — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:27:43 -0500

Colonel A.E. Garey was civil service counsel and head of the civil service division. In this role, he gave advice to local unions in matters concerning retirement plans, working agreements, and legislative programs, as well as civil service laws, amendments, and rules. In 1931, Colonel Garey, as head of the Civil Service Personnel in Wisconsin, encouraged civil service members to unionize. This local group grew until in 1936, the AFL chartered a new international union for civil service employees: AFSCME.

(11555) California State Conference of Public Employees

jruss — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:01 -0400

The second annual California Conference of Public Employees was held in Oakland in 1956 to begin an organizing campaign throughout the state. From left: Homer Stevens, master of ceremonies; Daniel Scannell, regional director; Mayor Clifford Rishell, Oakland; Colonel A.E. Garey, civil service counsel; Jim McCormack, regional director; and Charles Hobbs, conference chairman.

(11672) AFSCME Staff and Leaders

jruss — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:11:34 -0500

AFSCME leaders and staff pose in front of the International Headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin in 1949. AFSCME moved its headquarters to Washington, D.C. in 1957. In the front row, the first three from left are Colonel A. E. Garey, civil service counsel for AFSCME; Secretary-Treasurer Gordon Chapman; and President Arnold Zander. A young Jerry Wurf, who became President in 1964, can be seen in the second standing row between Chapman and Zander.