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Key moments and achievements from Clifford Guffey's life.
Clifford was born
· Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Education
Clifford Joe Guffey graduated from Harrah High School in 1967, concluding a childhood defined by the frequent relocations of a military family. As the son of a U.S. Navy pilot, he spent his early years living in diverse locales such as Italy and Hawaii before the family settled in Oklahoma for his final years of schooling. This period in Harrah provided a crucial sense of community and stability that balanced his global upbringing. His graduation marked a transition from the disciplined environment of a military household to his own upcoming service in the Marine Corps.
Education
Clifford Joe Guffey graduated from Harrah High School in 1967, concluding a childhood defined by the frequent relocations of a military family. As the son of a U.S. Navy pilot, he spent his early years living in diverse locales such as Italy and Hawaii before the family settled in Oklahoma for his final years of schooling. This period in Harrah provided a crucial sense of community and stability that balanced his global upbringing. His graduation marked a transition from the disciplined environment of a military household to his own upcoming service in the Marine Corps.
Career
After high school, Cliff Guffey proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, developing the discipline and dedication that would later define his career in labor leadership.
Career
After high school, Cliff Guffey proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era, developing the discipline and dedication that would later define his career in labor leadership.
Career
In 1971, Guffey started his postal career as a Letter Carrier in Oklahoma City before transferring to the Clerk Craft in 1972, beginning a lifelong association with the American Postal Workers Union.
Career
In 1971, Guffey started his postal career as a Letter Carrier in Oklahoma City before transferring to the Clerk Craft in 1972, beginning a lifelong association with the American Postal Workers Union.
Career
In 1979, Cliff Guffey was elected president of the Oklahoma City Area Local of the American Postal Workers Union, serving two terms and gaining experience that would prepare him for national union leadership.
Career
In 1979, Cliff Guffey was elected president of the Oklahoma City Area Local of the American Postal Workers Union, serving two terms and gaining experience that would prepare him for national union leadership.
Achievement
Cliff Guffey was overwhelmingly elected National President of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO in 2010, winning 69 percent of the votes in a three-way race to lead the union representing over 220,000 postal workers.
Achievement
Cliff Guffey was overwhelmingly elected National President of the American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO in 2010, winning 69 percent of the votes in a three-way race to lead the union representing over 220,000 postal workers.
Career
As APWU National President from 2010 to 2013, Guffey led the union through critical contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service during a period of significant financial challenges and proposed service cuts.
Career
As APWU National President from 2010 to 2013, Guffey led the union through critical contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service during a period of significant financial challenges and proposed service cuts.
Clifford Guffey passed away
