R. J. Thomas
R. J. Thomas | |
|---|---|
Thomas in 1942 | |
| 3rd President of the United Auto Workers | |
| In office January 20, 1939 – March 27, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Homer Martin |
| Succeeded by | Walter Reuther |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roland Jay Thomas June 9, 1900 East Palestine, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1967 (aged 66) Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Mildred Wettergren (m. 1937) |
| Children | 1 (Frank) |
| Education | College of Wooster |
Roland Jay Thomas (June 9, 1900 – April 18, 1967) was an American leader of organized labor who served as the third president of the United Auto Workers from 1939 to 1946.