Thomas R. Donahue

Thomas R. Donahue

Thomas Reilly Donahue (born September 4, 1928), who has served as Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO from 1979 to 1995, President in 1995, and President Emeritus since 1996, is one of the most influential leaders of the post-World War II American trade union movement.

Read more about Thomas R. Donahue:  Early Life, Career As A Labor Leader, AFL-CIO Power Struggle, Personal Life

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