John F. Henning
John Francis Henning (November 22, 1915 – June 4, 2009) was a U.S. labor leader, civil servant, and a former U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand (1967–1969) and Under Secretary of Labor (1962–1967). Called "one of organized labor's greatest leaders" and "legendary" for his defense of labor, he is also credited with a positive role in the defense of minimum wage laws and civil rights.
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John F. Henning in 1967 | |
| Born | November 22, 1915 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2009 (aged 93) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Labor leader, civil servant |
| Known for | Executive Secretary-Treasurer, California Labor Federation (1970–1996); U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand (1967–1969); Under Secretary of Labor, U.S. Dept. of Labor (1962–1967) |
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