MENU Press Release Remembering Our Brother and Labor Leader, Richard Trumka 08/05/2021 [Washington, D.C.] August 5, 2021 - Today our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of AFL-CIO President, our Brother Richard Trumka. Son and grandson of Italian and Polish immigrants, Brother Trumka began his career mining coal. He was a third-generation miner, and he never forgot where he came from. An unstoppable champion for working families, he dedicated his life to the labor movement, working tirelessly to make the lives of all workers better. BAC President Tim Driscoll says, “Throughout every major fight that labor has waged in recent decades, his strong voice and steadfast leadership encouraged and inspired millions of Americans. His leadership and vision have ensured that the AFL-CIO remains the leading voice in fighting for workers across our country. We must honor that legacy by continuing that fight.” The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers represents 75,000 skilled masonry-trowel trades craftworkers providing essential construction services across the United States and Canada. Footer navigation Learn More BAC Canada International Masonry Institute International Pension Fund International Health Fund Buy Union Support Members Officers Contractors Contact BAC BAC Regions & Locals FAQ News Center News BAC Journal Press Releases International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 620 F Street NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone 1(202) 783-3788 Toll Free 1(888) 880-8222 Email askbac@bacweb.org Privacy | Terms Copyright ©2021 The International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Accept