The Founding Officers

Edward John Ryan

--Born in 1860, New Brunswick, Canada.

--First International President.

--Home local: Local #7, Boston, Mass.

--Term: 1896-1899

--Died 1921

George W. Geary

--Founder of the Chicago, Bridge and Construction Men�s Union

--known as, �The father of the Ironworkers�

--Elected as an organizer for the international at the first convention.

--Helped end the use of convict labot in Illinois.

John T. Butler

--2nd International President

--Home Local: Local #6, Buffalo, New York.

--Term: 1899-1900

--Served as delegate to Building Trades dept. of A.F.of L.

James G. Crowley

--First Secretary/Treasurer of the International.

--Home Local: Local #1, Chicago, Illinois

--Term 1896-1897

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