Word: trumkaã
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Dates: during 2010-2010
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After demonstrations that led to Sweeney’s and Trumka??s arrests, the two union presidents and their fellow protesters could call this strike a success—the mine retirees eventually obtained health care coverage...
While Sweeney jokes about taking credit for Trumka??s work, he is quick to give credit to others for making his union accomplishments possible...
...Trumka??who spoke earlier in the day at the study group of his AFL-CIO predecessor, current IOP Resident Fellow John Sweeney—said that the labor movement provides necessary organization and political voice for workers who do not feel the system is on their side...
...Trumka??s emphasis on workplace safety came in the wake of a mine collapse on Monday in West Virginia, which killed 25 workers. Trumka, a former miner and former president of the United Mine Workers, said that the tragedy should encourage the strengthening of worker safety laws...
While the question riled up the audience with cries of “next question,” audience member Kevin E. Kelley—a member of the Carpenter’s Union—said that Trumka??s diplomatic handling of the situation is representative of his strong leadership style...
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