FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Katie Barrows
Communications Director
P: 202-549-5991
Kbarrows@dpeaflcio.org

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 - Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) President Jennifer Dorning released the following statement in response to the news of the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:

“DPE mourns the sudden loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Rich dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, whether they were coal miners or computer programmers. This steadfast commitment to fighting for the dignity of everyday people on and off the job measurably improved the lives of workers in every corner of the economy. Rich also ably led the AFL-CIO, bringing America’s unions together to protect the interests of working families in the midst of generational economic challenges. Union professionals and all working people have lost a true friend and leader. My condolences are with Rich’s relatives, friends, and union family at this difficult time.”

About DPE

The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) is a coalition of 24 unions representing over four million professional and technical union members. DPE affiliate unions represent professionals in over 300 occupations in education and healthcare; science, engineering, and technology; legal, business, and management; media, entertainment, and the arts; and public administration.