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James Salkeld
James L. Salkeld was the Arkansas Director of Labor from 1991 until his retirement in January 2013.[1]
Biography
Before becoming director, Salkeld was secretary-treasurer of Arkansas State Building and Construction Trades, a trade union group. He also served on the executive board of the AFL-CIO, president of Central Arkansas Building and Construction Trades, and held several positions in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 295. Prior to becoming a union executive, Salkeld worked as an electrician. He holds a master's electrician license and completed the IBEW wireman apprenticeship program.[2]
Education
- Master's electrician license[2]
Political career
Arkansas Director of Labor (1991-2013)
Salkeld was first appointed in 1991 by then Governor Bill Clinton.[1] He retired on January 18, 2013, stating, “It has been such a pleasure to serve the citizens of this state, and I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished. When I was appointed to this position, I never dreamed I’d still be here 21 years, 4 months and 17 days later, but who’s counting?”[3]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arkansas Department of Labor, "Home," accessed May 22, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official bio of James L. Salkeld, received from Arkansas Department of Labor on June 22, 2011 following e-mail request.
- ↑ Times Record, "Arkansas Labor Director James Salkeld To Retire," January 8, 2013
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