Joseph J. Hunt

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Joseph J. Hunt (born 1942) is an American former labor union leader.

Born in St. Louis, Hunt followed his father and grandfather in becoming an ironworker, and joining the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. He held various positions in his local union, then was appointed as a general organizer for the international union, relocating to Washington, D.C. [1] [2]

In 1990, Hunt moved back to St. Louis, winning election as president of the union's district council. In 1994, he won election as an international vice-president of the union, and then in 1998 he became general treasurer. In 2001, he was elected as general president of the union, defeating an Ohio-based official. As leader of the union, he focused on increasing its transparency, regaining trust following the conviction for embezzlement of his predecessor. [1] [2]

Hunt also served as a vice-president of the AFL-CIO. From 2003, he served on the board of Ullico, becoming chair in 2006. He retired from his union posts in 2011, and from Ullico in 2023. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "On the Retirement of Joseph Hunt". AFL-CIO. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Ironworkers' President Joe Hunt Steps Down; Wise Succeeds". Engineering News-Record. December 1, 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ullico Announces Changes to the Board of Directors and Management Team". Ullico. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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Preceded by President of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers
2001–2011		Succeeded by
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Preceded by Chairman of the Board of Ullico
2006–2023		Succeeded by
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