Remembering Thomas Van Arsdale (1924-2018)

On May 20, Local 3 IBEW commemorated the passing of former Business Manager Thomas Van Arsdale. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II and followed in his father’s and grandfather's footsteps as a member of Local 3. He would go on to be elected Business Manager (1968-2006), Treasurer of the IBEW (1978-1998), and President of the NYC Central Labor Council (1986-1995).