David Selden (5 June 1914—8 May 1998) was an American activist who led the American Federation of Teachers from 1968 through 1974. June 5 is the 156th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (157th in leap years), with 209 days remaining. ... 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... May 8 is the 128th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (129th in leap years). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is the smaller of the two education labor unions in the United States, representing 1. ...

As Director of Organization of the Teachers Guild from 1953, he was a main strategist in the creation of the United Federation of Teachers in 1960 and the winning of collective bargaining in 1961. He went on to become the president of the American Federation of Teachers, 1968-74, which grew into a major national union under his leadership. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) is the labor union that represents most educators in New York City public schools. ...

His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents. A master list of Nixon political opponents was compiled to supplement the original Nixons Enemies List of 20 key people considered opponents of President Richard Nixon. ...

He died in Kalamazoo, Michigan of heart failure, a complication of a stroke he suffered two years prior. Nickname: The Mall City Location of Kalamazoo within Kalamazoo County, Michigan Coordinates: Counties Kalamazoo County Mayor Hannah McKinney Area    - City 25. ...

References

• Staff report (May 25, 1998). Former AFT President Dave Selden dies. New York Teacher