In Loving Memory of Our Vice President, Reverend James Edward Daniels, March 19, 1948–September 13, 2025
Vice President, Reverend James Edward Daniels was a member and activist of Local 13-1. He was a member of the Laborers Union, AFSCME, OCAW, PACE, and USW; a union member for over 50 years. He was raised in Texas during the Jim Crow era and was a veteran that served in Vietnam. His work on Civil Rights was unprecedented, and his life work was exemplary, from his work in the church to the labor movement, he was a true public servant. He was instrumental in organizing the City of Galveston, City of La Marque, City of Texas City, and Galveston County to join our local in the 90's. Reverend Daniels fought for labor rights, equity, justice, and opportunity. Whether it was servicing our members, answering the phones at the union hall, advocating in the community, or leading us in prayer, he was always a leader and advocate for our local. He was deeply respected, admired, and loved by his community and union family and will be deeply missed. In the words of Reverend Daniels, "How about them Cowboys?"
