James J. Forrester

James Joseph Forrester (October 28, 1867 – May 1, 1939) was an American labor union leader.

He qualified as a lawyer, but instead found work as a letter carrier, then became a railroad clerk.

[1][2][3] Forrester joined the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, and in 1907, he began working full-time for the union as an organizer.

The following year, he stood down as union president to join the new Railroad Labor Board.

[1][2][3] In 1925, Forrester left the Railway Clerks, to become president of a rival union, the American Federation of Express Workers, serving for three years.