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John Nelson (1917-1959)

Erie County · dedicated 2004 · 3923 Main St. at Rankine Ave., Lawrence Park section of Erie (at UE Local 506)

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.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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