William J. Brennen began his working life as a pull-up boy at the Jones & Laughlin Iron Works at age 11; became a steel mill machinist; and ultimately studied law and entered the bar. He quickly became the leading advocate of the labor unions, including the Amalgamated Association of Iron Workers and the United Coal Miners, and was their tireless advocate during some of their worst labor battles. He was also the leader of the County Democrats, and a mentor to future Pittsburgh mayor David L. Lawrence. Brennen may be considered to be one of the nation's first labor union lawyers.
~Contributed by Ron Schuler
~Contributed by Ron Schuler
William J. Brennen began his working life as a pull-up boy at the Jones & Laughlin Iron Works at age 11; became a steel mill machinist; and ultimately studied law and entered the bar. He quickly became the leading advocate of the labor unions, including the Amalgamated Association of Iron Workers and the United Coal Miners, and was their tireless advocate during some of their worst labor battles. He was also the leader of the County Democrats, and a mentor to future Pittsburgh mayor David L. Lawrence. Brennen may be considered to be one of the nation's first labor union lawyers.
~Contributed by Ron Schuler
~Contributed by Ron Schuler
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