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“In the past we couldn't talk to non-union workers. Now we can at least talk to non-union workers so we'll be mobilizing them and educating them not for just six or eight months before an election, but we'll be doing it year-round.”

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Richard Trumka (born July 24, 1949) was an American labor leader who served as president of the AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States. Born into a coal mining family in Pennsylvania, he began working in mines before becoming a union activist. He was known for his unwavering advocacy for workers' rights, including better wages, safer working conditions, and stronger labor laws. His career spanned decades, making him a pivotal figure in modern American labor movement. more

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