
John A. Sweeney
John A. Sweeney is a retired American labor union leader known for his work advocating for workers' rights. He served as president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1199 in New York and later as national president of SEIU, a major union representing healthcare and social service workers. Throughout his career, he focused on improving working conditions, wages, and benefits for members, and was involved in organizing efforts across various service industries. His leadership helped strengthen union influence and promoted social and economic justice for workers.