richard trumka

Good company: 'Father Alex' Karloutsos to be awarded Medal of Freedom with Denzel, McCain

New York's own Father Alexander Karloutsos will be among 17 prominent figures to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week.

One of nation's most powerful labor leaders dead at 72

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, one of the nation's most powerful labor leaders, has died, Democratic officials announced Thursday.

Trump slams AFL-CIO chief on Labor Day

President Trump launched a Labor Day attack at AFL-CIO chief Richard Trumka, who a day earlier said the commander-in-chief has hurt US workers more than he’s helped them. “Richard Trumka,...

An 'unholy alliance' to boost America's workers

‘Will we partner with [President Trump]? Absolutely.” These words were spoken not by a conservative Republican, but AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka — America’s most prominent labor leader and a Hillary...

Union chief defends Hillary amid Bernie Sanders uprising

WASHINGTON — AFL-CIO boss Richard Trumka is using his political muscle to try to run interference for Hillary Rodham Clinton, after movement by some local labor groups to back rival...

New York Democrats unmoved by Hillary's announcement

Hillary Rodham Clinton entered the presidential race Sunday to a stunning cold shoulder from Mayor Bill de Blasio and few signs of genuine enthusiasm from other top New York Democrats,...