David Selden (June 5, 1914—May 8, 1998) was an American activist who led the American Federation of Teachers from 1968 through 1974. As Director of Organization of the Teachers Guild from 1953, he was a main strategist in the creation of the United Federation of Teachers in 1960 and the winning of collective bargaining in 1961. He went on to become the president of the American Federation of Teachers, 1968-74, which grew into a major national union under his leadership. His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents. He died in Kalamazoo, Michigan, of heart failure, a complication of a stroke he suffered two years prior.
References
| Organized Labour Portal |
- Selden, David. Teacher Rebellion. Washington, D.C.: Howard University Press, 1985. ISBN 088258099X
- "Former AFT President Dave Selden dies." New York Teacher. May 25, 1998.
| Preceded by Charles Cogen | President, American Federation of Teachers 1968 - 1974 | Succeeded by Albert Shanker |
