“We're building an independent political program that can run electoral politics and then turn on a dime to hold our leaders to task, in case they suddenly develop that old case of amnesia! We'll be there to remind them what they promised and who they promised to work for!”
Quote by Richard Trumka
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Richard Trumka
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