The Sam Staten Sr Memorial Page

This page is dedicated to the memory of a Philadelphia Icon-Samuel Staten Sr. “The Boss” passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He is the retired Business Manager of Laborers’ Local 332. Please visit this page often for picture galleries, videos, and more as we reflect on the life of one of the greatest labor leaders in American history.

Mr. Staten came up through the ranks working ten years as a construction laborer before becoming a Field Representative in 1970, Assistant Business Manager in 1973, and being elected in August 1978 to the office of Business Manager. He retired from that position in May 2008.
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