John Sweeney (labor leader)

For other persons named John Sweeney, see John Sweeney (disambiguation).
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
BornJohn 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
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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.

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