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William B. Dickson

American business executive (1865-1942) · United States · On the map · Executives · Died at 76

William Brown Dickson was an American business executive in the steel industry. Starting his career as a common laborer in the Homestead Steel Works of Carnegie Steel at the age of 15, he rose to become vice president of Carnegie Steel, U.S. Steel, and Midvale Steel.

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He was an outspoken advocate for the end of the seven-day week and the twelve-hour day in the steel industry and became a proponent of "industrial democracy" based on stock ownership by employees.

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Country
United States
Category
Executives
Type
Executive
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1865 to 1942 · aged 76