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John Sweeney | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:John_Sweeney_cropped.jpg) Sweeney in 2008 | |
| 4th President of the AFL–CIO | |
| In office 1995–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas R. Donahue |
| Succeeded by | Richard Trumka |
| 8th President of the Service Employees International Union | |
| In office 1980–1995 | |
| Preceded by | George Hardy |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cordtz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Sweeney May 5, 1934 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2021 (aged 86) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Spouse | Maureen P. Sweeney |
| Parent(s) | James Sweeney, Agnes Sweeney |
| Alma mater | Iona College |
| Occupation | Labor leader |
John Joseph Sweeney (May 5, 1934 – February 1, 2021) was an American labor leader who served as president of the AFL–CIO from 1995 to 2009.[1][2]
- ^ Greenhouse, Steven. "Man in the News: John Joseph Sweeney", New York Times, October 26, 1995.
- ^ Greenhouse, Steven. "Promising a New Day, Again". New York Times. September 15, 2009; Greenhouse, Steven. "Labor Leader Is Stepping Down Both Proud and Frustrated". New York Times. September 12, 2009.