Tag: Richard Trumka

Trumka says the proposed budget would undercut the president's claims that he wants to help working families. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

AFL-CIO: Trump budget ‘dangerous and destructive’

Sean Higgins · March 16, 2017 6:35 pm

President Trump will meet with Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has consistently criticized his policies. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump set for showdown with Richard Trumka, Lindsey Graham

Anna Giaritelli · March 7, 2017 2:27 am

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka called President Trump's speech Tuesday "probably one of his finest moments." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Labor warms to Trump on immigration

Sean Higgins · March 1, 2017 6:34 pm

"Trump's been very, very anti-union," the AFL-CIO president said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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How much will the unions cozy up to Trump?

David Freddoso · March 1, 2017 6:26 pm

At least three major unions have endorsed Acosta's bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s new Labor secretary drawing liberal support

Sean Higgins · February 28, 2017 8:10 pm

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said, "We are deeply troubled that President Trump, who ran his campaign on being a friend to working people, has chosen his nominee from among a group vetted and approved by organizations like the Heritage Foundation and Federalist Society." (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Labor has ‘serious concerns’ about Gorsuch

Sean Higgins · February 1, 2017 8:34 pm

"We are ready to work with the Trump admin consistent with our values and we will never back down from our values. #Inauguration," tweeted AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.

Labor awkwardly promises to work with Trump

Sean Higgins · January 20, 2017 7:04 pm

AFL-CIO chief Richard Trumka was a critic of the president-elect throughout the 2016 cycle. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Trump meets with AFL-CIO chief

Gabby Morrongiello · January 13, 2017 3:42 pm

Liberals call on president-elect to live up to his campaign rhetoric to dismantle NAFTA. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Left tries to find common ground with Trump

Sean Higgins · January 4, 2017 10:38 pm

Among those introducing the legislation will be Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

AFL-CIO backs Ellison to lead DNC

Sean Higgins · December 8, 2016 5:01 pm

AFL-CIO chief says choices are "deeply inconsistent with the pledges he made in the campaign." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Labor chief slams Trump Cabinet picks

Sean Higgins · December 1, 2016 10:23 pm

Trumka, said Trump is "dangerous" and treats working-class voters like "second-class citizens." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Labor backs Pelosi to keep House Dem post

Sean Higgins · November 22, 2016 7:53 pm