Aaron Mosher

Aaron Roland Mosher (May 10, 1881 — September 26, 1959) was a Canadian labour leader and trade unionist. In 1908, he became founding president of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Employees, a position he held until 1952.

The racist policies of the CBRE under Mosher led to the formation of the Canadian affiliate of the all-black Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.

For his work during World War II, he was made a Commander in the Order of the British Empire.[1] In 1981, commemorating the centenary of his birth, a postage stamp was issued depicting Mosher flanked by two railway workers.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Aaron Roland Mosher". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  2. "Aaron R. Mosher - Canada Postage Stamp". Postagestampguide.com. Retrieved August 15, 2019.


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