Richard Trumka, head of powerful AFL-CIO union, has died
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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, the head of the most powerful labor organization in the country and a close ally of the Biden White House, has died. He was 72.
His death was confirmed by President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday. The cause of death was not immediately announced. "I rise today with some sad, some horrible, news about the passing of a great friend, Rich Trumka, who left us this morning," Schumer said on the floor of the Senate, his voice breaking as he patted the lectern to compose himself. "The working people of America have lost a fierce warrior at a time when we needed him most."More Related News