Joseph V. Moreschi (1884 – March 11, 1970) was an Italian-born American labor union leader.

Born in Italy, Moreschi emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1892. They settled in Chicago, and Moreschi later became a laborer. In 1912, he joined the International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers of America. He held various posts in his local union, before in 1921 winning election as a vice-president of the international union.[1][2]

In 1926, Moreschi was elected as president of the union. Under his leadership, the union absorbed numerous smaller unions, and membership grew from 20,000 to 500,000. He introduced regional offices, a legal department, and a death benefit fund. In 1947, he launched a union newspaper, The Laborer, and became its editor.[1][2]

Moreschi retired in 1968, moving to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he died two years later.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Fink, Gary (1984). Biographical Dictionary of American Labor. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. ISBN 0313228655.
  2. 1 2 3 "Joseph V. Moreschi dies, former president of union". Washington Post. March 12, 1970.
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