A. John Sweeney

A. John Sweeney is an influential figure in the labor movement in the United States. He served as the president of the AFL-CIO, a major federation of labor unions, from 1995 to 2009. Under his leadership, Sweeney focused on organizing workers and improving their rights, advocating for better wages and working conditions. He emphasized the importance of union solidarity and fought against corporate practices that harmed workers. Sweeney's efforts aimed to reinvigorate the labor movement and increase union membership during a time when unions faced significant challenges and declining influence.