Dale M. Troll has been appointed President of the Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO, by the Executive Council, succeeding outgoing President Edward Jones. The Department extends its sincere gratitude to President Jones and wishes him continued success.
President Troll began his career as an apprentice with United Association (UA) Local 486 in Baltimore, where he developed the skills and work ethic that have guided his career in the labor movement. Troll spent more than a decade working for some of the region’s largest HVAC contractors as a journeyman technician.
He later joined the Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association staff, serving as an organizer and legislative liaison where he advocated for workers’ rights, strengthened union membership, and advanced pro-worker policies.
For the past eight years, he has served as the East Coast General Representative for the Metal Trades Department, working closely with affiliated unions and Metal Trades Councils to strengthen collective bargaining, support organizing efforts, and promote solidarity across the labor movement.
As President, he is committed to building on the Department’s legacy of strength and unity while advancing policies that protect workers, expand opportunities in the skilled trades, and ensure the voices of working families are heard.
Troll is married to his wife, Michelle, and combined they have four adult children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and golfing.
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