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John Junkins
John Junkins is a former acting West Virginia Commissioner of Labor.[1] He began serving in the position in 2013, when he was tapped to replace resigned officeholder David Mullins.[2]
Biography
Junkin began working in the labor industry in 1981 as a wage and hour inspector. He also worked as a field supervisor and labor program specialist. [3]
Political career
West Virginia Commissioner of Labor (2013-present)
Junkins previously served as a deputy commissioner in the Division of Labor under David Mullins, who was appointed labor commissioner in 2009 by then-Governor Joe Manchin. Junkins was named acting labor commissioner in late 2013 following Mullins' resignation. He served in the position until his retirement in late 2016.[2][3][4]
Appointments
2013
Junkins was appointed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) in late 2013 to serve as acting labor commissioner.[2]
Personal
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Junkins and his wife, Paula, live in Kanawha County.[3]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ West Virginia Department of Commerce, "Division of Labor," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Charleston Gazette, "Union wants answers on Sharpe worker complaints," January 11, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lincoln Journal, Governor appoints John Junkins as deputy commissioner for the Division of Labor," accessed February 7, 2014
- ↑ Charleston Gazette-Mail, "West Virginia names acting labor commissioner," November 10, 2016
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| Preceded by David Mullins |
West Virginia Commissioner of Labor 2013-2016 |
Succeeded by David Mullins |
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