Alvin F. Grospiron

Alvin F. Grospiron (April 17, 1916 – January 1985) was an American labor leader who served as president of Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union (OCAW) from 1965 to 1979.

Grospiron started as an oil refinery worker on the Texas

, who had led the union since its founding merger in 1955. Grospiron retired in 1979, and was succeeded by Robert Goss.

His work landed him on the master list of Nixon's political opponents.

References

• Staff report (June 28, 1973). "Lists of White House 'Enemies' and Memorandums Relating to Those Named". The New York Times.
• Staff report (January 1, 1979). "Labor: A Year of Showdowns". Time.
• Slatin, Craig (2001). "Health and Safety Organizing: OCAW's Worker-To-Worker Health and Safety Training Program". New Solutions: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy. Volume 11, Number 4.
• Stone, Katherine. Handbook for OCAW Women Publisher: Denver: Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers, (1973). Preface by A. F. Grospiron. Foreword by Bella Abzug.

Trade union offices
Preceded by Jack Knight	President of the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union 1965–1979	Succeeded by Robert F. Goss

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