AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney has devoted more than 50 years to improving the lives of America's working families.
His first job in the labor movement was with the International Ladies’ Garment Workers, and in 1961, he joined SEIU Local 32B in New York City as a union representative. Sweeney was elected president of Local 32B in 1976 and led two citywide strikes of apartment maintenance workers during the 1970s. In 1980, he became president of SEIU and has led the AFL-CIO since 1995.
Delegates to the 26th AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention honor AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J.Sweeney, who lived his belief that there is "no greater honor than the opportunity to serve working people."
Click here to read his keynote address to the convention.
AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney Tribute Video
AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney Photo Tribute
