David Dubinsky

  • David Dubinsky is born

  • Born in Brest-Litovsk, then in Russia, son of Bezalel and Shaine Wishingrad Dobnievski

    Born in Brest-Litovsk, then in Russia, son of Bezalel and Shaine Wishingrad Dobnievski
  • David Dubinsky joins the Baker's union when he was 14

  • Arrested, together with 60 other members of the union, in the course of a strike; released after payment of 25 rubles by father.

  • David Dubinsky is arrested for helping plan a bakers strike

  • Arrested while attending an illegal meeting of the bakers and, as a second offender, exiled to a small Siberian village.

  • Sailed, with an older brother, Chaira, to New York City.

    Sailed, with an older brother, Chaira, to New York City.
  • David Dubinsky arrives in New York

  • Arrived in NYC

    Arrived in NYC
  • Accepted as a member of Local 10, Cutters' Union of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

  • Accepted as a member of Local 10, Cutters' Union of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union

    Accepted as a member of Local 10, Cutters' Union of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
  • Married Emma Goldberg, an undergarment operator and member of the ILGWU.

  • Married Emma Goldberg

    Married Emma Goldberg
  • Elected to executive board of Local 10.

  • Elected to executive board of Local 10.

  • Elected president of Local 10

  • Elected vice president of ILGWU and member of General Executive Board.

  • Elected vice president of ILGWU and member of General Executive Board.

    Elected vice president of ILGWU and member of General Executive Board.
  • Elected General Secretary-Treasurer of ILGWU.

  • Elected by GEB as President, following death of President Benjamin Schlesinger.

    Elected by GEB as President, following death of President Benjamin Schlesinger.
  • Elected vice president of American Federation of Labor in October.

  • Joined with John L. Lewis of Mine Workers and Sidney Hillman of Amalgamated Clothing Workers to form a Committee for Industrial Organization.

  • Served as Democratic Party elector for the ticket of Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner.

    Served as Democratic Party elector for the ticket of Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner.
  • Joined in founding Liberal Party.

  • Elected vice president of American Federation of Labor.

  • Offered resignation as President to GEB at meeting of March 14th.

    Offered resignation as President to GEB at meeting of March 14th.
  • Resignation effective June 15th, anniversary of date on which he was first elected President.

    Resignation effective June 15th, anniversary of date on which he was first elected President.
  • Died in New York City

    Died in New York City