Past Council President Donald Silberman Passes Away
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Silberman, past president of the Council (June 1993-June 1997), long-time president (1979-1993) and leader of Local 1839, AFT and professor of English at New Jersey City University (formerly Jersey City State College.). He suffered a massive heart attack and died on March 28, 2004.
Don was a lifelong unionist and social activist whose progressive roots extended back to the civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s. He played a major role in the New Jersey Industrial Union Council (IUC), New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) and a host of Hudson County labor and community organizations.
As Council President, he was primarily responsible for organizing the adjunct faculty. His dedication to improving the status of the most disadvantaged group among college faculty exemplified his total identification with the principles of militant democratic trade unionism.
We express our deepest sympathy to his wife and partner, Leslie, his two children and to his union brothers and sisters in Local 1839.
All honor to his memory.
Condolences may be sent to:
Leslie Silberman
111 E. Shearwater Court
Jersey City, NJ 07305
