Wayne L. Horvitz
See Wayne Horvitz for the musician.
Wayne Louis Horvitz (October 8, 1920 – June 17, 2009) was an American labor negotiator, who served as director of the
Early life and career
Horvitz was born on October 8, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Gertrude Wayne Horvitz and Aaron Horvitz, who had himself been a prominent labor negotiator and was the first president of the National Academy of Arbitrators.[1][2] He grew up in Mount Vernon, New York, and attended Bard College, graduating in 1942.[2] Horvitz served in the United States Army during World War II in North Africa and Italy. Following the completion of his military service, Horvitz attended the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he earned a Master of Science degree in 1953 in industrial management.[1]
Labor negotiation
His opened an office in
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
He was named by President of the United States Jimmy Carter in April 1977 to serve as director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.[1]
Averting a nationwide strike that would have started at midnight on August 7, 1977, Horvitz assisted in negotiations between the
As part of the
Horvitz played an active role in negotiating a new master freight agreement between the trucking industry and the
Horvitz was sent by president Carter to mediate between the Metropolitan Opera and the American Guild of Musical Artists in a strike that had led the Met to announce the cancellation of its 1980โ81 opera season. Horvitz described that "[b]oth sides are dug in now in ways that make it almost impossible to see daylight."[8] The two sides reached an agreement after negotiating for three days after Horvitz became involved in the process.[1]
Personal
Horvitz died at age 88 on June 17, 2009, at his home in Washington, D.C., due to complications of cancer. His wife died in 2002, and a son died in 2005. He was survived by his companion, Judy Peabody, as well as three sons and three grandchildren.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Hevesi, Wayne. "Wayne L. Horvitz, 88, Labor Mediator, Dies", The New York Times, June 21, 2009. Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ a b Davis, Rebekah. "Mediator Negotiated Top Labor Disputes During Carter Years", The Washington Post, June 23, 2009. Accessed June 24, 2009.
- ^ Flint, Jerry. "Bell System Accords Avert Strike Today; BELL SYSTEM ACCORDS AVERT STRIKE TODAY", The New York Times, August 7, 1977. Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ Smith, Terence. "A Test of Crisis Management", The New York Times, March 12, 1978. Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ Franklin, Ben A. "NEGOTIATORS REACH A TENTATIVE ACCORD TO END COAL STRIKE; Miners' Bargaining Council Is to Meet Today--Prospects for Approval Are Uncertain In 'Memorandum Form' NEGOTIATORS REACH TENTATIVE COAL PACT Leeway for Benefits", The New York Times, February 7, 1978. Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ Shabecoff, Philip. "Truck Industry And Teamsters Agree on a Pact; 30% Rise Over 3 Years", The New York Times, April 11, 1979. Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ via United Press International. "Final Tentative Accord Is Reached In Midwest Grain Handlers 'Strike; Nonstop Bargaining Session", The New York Times, September 24, 1979. Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ Rockwell, John. "Met Cancels '80-81 Opera Season, Blaming Demands of the Orchestra; Resumption Not Precluded Met Cancels Season, Blaming Orchestra's Demands Reaction Is Intense", The New York Times, September 30, 1980. Accessed June 23, 2009.