Newton B. Jones
Newton B. Jones (born 1953) is an American former labor union leader.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Jones became a boilermaker in 1971. He joined the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB), following in the footsteps of his father, Charles W. Jones. He spent a year studying at the University of South Florida. He began working for the international union in 1981, and in 1986 became its director of organizing and communications. His next role was international vice president for the union's south east section.[1][2]
In 2003, Jones replaced his father as president of the union, winning an election to the post in 2006. He also served as a vice-president of the AFL-CIO, and as chairman of the Bank of Labor.[1][3] He was awarded the World Peace Prize in 2016.[4]
In 2023, Jones was accused of financial malfeasance, and the union's executive removed him from office. Jones refused to recognize this removal, but instead announced his retirement, stating that Cory R. Channon would replace him. The executive instead appointed Warren Fairley, who was later confirmed in post by a federal court. Newton Jones is no longer a member of the Boilermaker union.[3][5][6]
References
- ^ a b Quinnell, Kenneth. "Get to Know AFL-CIO's Affiliates: Boilermakers". AFL-CIO. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Newton B. Jones is elected International president" (PDF). The Boilermakers' Reporter. July–September 2003.
- ^ a b Thomas, Judy (July 31, 2023). "'Quite ugly stuff.' Boilermakers president Newton B. Jones steps down amid union turmoil". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Newton B. Jones named World Peace Prize Roving Ambassador for Peace". IBB. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Judy (June 15, 2023). "KCK-based union execs name new president, but the leader they ousted won't step down". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Thomas, Judy (August 15, 2023). "Federal judge upholds ouster of Boilermakers union president by his own top executives". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 22 September 2023.