Richard Trumka

Richard Trumka was an influential American labor leader who served as the President of the AFL-CIO, a major federation of labor unions, from 2009 until his passing in 2021. He advocated for workers' rights, fair wages, and improved working conditions throughout his career. Trumka played a key role in uniting various unions, enhancing their political power, and fighting for social justice. His work was marked by efforts to address economic inequality and promote solidarity among workers across diverse industries. He was a prominent voice for labor in the political arena and a champion of collective bargaining.