John Sweeney (labor leader)

John Sweeney
Sweeney in 2008
4th President of the AFL–CIO
In office
1995–2009
Preceded byThomas R. Donahue
Succeeded byRichard Trumka
8th President of the Service Employees International Union
In office
1980–1995
Preceded byGeorge Hardy
Succeeded byRichard Cordtz
Personal details
Born
John Joseph Sweeney

(1934-05-05)May 5, 1934
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2021(2021-02-01) (aged 86)
Bethesda, Maryland
SpouseMaureen P. Sweeney
Parent(s)James Sweeney, Agnes Sweeney
Alma materIona College
OccupationLabor 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]

  1. ^ Greenhouse, Steven. "Man in the News: John Joseph Sweeney", New York Times, October 26, 1995.
  2. ^ 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.