Richard L. Trumka

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Secretary_of_State
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:healthcare_reform
workers' rights
minimum wage increase
unionization
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:West_Virginia_University
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:AFL-CIO
gptkbp:birth_date 1949-07-24
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:death_date 2021-08-05
gptkbp:election gptkb:AFL-CIO_Executive_Council
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Richard L. Trumka
gptkbp:influenced labor movement in the U. S.
gptkbp:is_active_in social justice issues
political activism
gptkbp:is_criticized_for some business leaders
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:interviews
gptkbp:is_influential_in labor legislation
gptkbp:is_recognized_by contributions to labor rights
gptkbp:is_respected_by labor activists
gptkbp:known_for advocacy for workers' rights
gptkbp:member gptkb:United_Mine_Workers_of_America
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Union
gptkbp:participated_in labor strikes
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Nemacolin,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:President_of_the_AFL-CIO
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:John_Sweeney
gptkbp:public_speaking at the Democratic National Convention
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:Secretary-Treasurer_of_the_AFL-CIO
gptkbp:spouse Maureen Trumka
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Liz_Shuler
gptkbp:supported political candidates
gptkbp:was_aproponent_of job creation
economic justice
affordable housing initiatives
social safety nets
gender equality in the workplace
transportation equity
equal pay for equal work
public education funding
anti-discrimination policies
collective bargaining rights
community organizing efforts
retirement security
youth employment programs
fair labor standards
affordable healthcare access
environmental sustainability in labor practices
living wage initiatives
mental health support for workers
worker safety regulations
immigrant workers' rights
education and training for workers
fair trade agreements
support for veterans in the workforce
worker empowerment initiatives
disability rights in the workplace
racial justice in labor
substance abuse recovery programs for workers
support for LGBTQ+ workers.
gptkbp:was_involved_in gptkb:community_service
gptkbp:was_known_for public speaking
strong leadership
gptkbp:was_part_of national labor organizations
gptkbp:was_supported_by gptkb:labor_unions
gptkbp:won_award Labor Leader of the Year
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:United_Mine_Workers_of_America,_International
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6