IATSE Mourns the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

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IATSE Mourns the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

August 5, 2021

IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb released the following statement:

The passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is absolutely heartbreaking. Today we lost a giant amongst giants, a stalwart champion of the labor movement, and a dear friend. President Trumka’s leadership was electric and unparalleled, from his early days as president of the United Mine Workers of America through the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an honor to serve alongside him in these difficult times.
President Trumka will be remembered as a legendary labor leader, and we can all honor his memory by carrying forward his life’s work: to ensure that all working people can attain the American Dream. In the words of Mother Jones, ‘Mourn the dead, fight like hell for the living.’
My heart and prayers go out to Rich and his family. May he Rest In Peace.

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The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees or IATSE (full name: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada), is a labor union representing over 170,000 technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live events, motion picture and television production, broadcast, and trade shows in the United States and Canada.

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