LABOR: Fay Strikes Again

Joe Fay is a barrel-chested ex-bartender who knows that there is more than one use for a bung-starter. A New Jersey Governor once described him as "one of the real forces in American life." Mr. Fay's forcefulness became a matter of interest to a grand jury in Syracuse, N.Y.

The labor history of Mr. Fay goes back to the day he left Troy, N.Y., where he was shot by a cop in a quarrel. He moved to New Jersey and joined a local union of A.F. of L. hoisting engineers.

Forceful Mr. Fay, who has...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!