Richard Trumka

Richard Louis Trumka (July 24, 1949 – August 5, 2021) was an American lawyer and organized labor leader. He was President of the AFL–CIO from 2009 until his death. He was the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO from 1995 to 2009. He was president of the United Mine Workers from 1982 to 1995. He was born in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania.

Trumka died on August 5, 2021 from a heart attack in Washington, D.C., aged 72.

References

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