Bernard A. Larger

Bernard A. Larger (1865 – June 23, 1928) was an American labor union leader.

"Bernard Larger" redirects here. Not to be confused with Bernhard Langer or Bernard Langer (surgeon).

Born in Drinkwater, Massachusetts, Larger moved to Cincinnati in 1885, where he worked as a garment cutter.[1] He joined the United Garment Workers of America, and was elected as its president in 1897, serving for a single year. He was re-elected in 1900, serving until 1904, when he moved to become the union's general secretary.[2]

Larger had a strong relationship with Samuel Gompers, leader of the American Federation of Labor, and represented the federation at several overseas conferences.[3]

References
  1. Official Proceedings of the Annual Convention. New York: New York State Federation of Labor. 1928.
  2. The Samuel Gompers Papers. University of Illinois Press. 1986. ISBN 9780252033896.
  3. "Bernard A. Larger dies". New York Times. June 24, 1928.
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