Carnegie Mellon University
August 05, 2021

Statement on the Passing of Rich Trumka, President of AFL-CIO

“Carnegie Mellon University joins organizations and leaders across the nation in mourning the loss of Rich Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO and a proud Pennsylvanian. CMU was privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with President Trumka and his leadership team to develop the AFL-CIO’s pioneering Technology Institute. His commitment to the working men and women of America was unparalleled and his legacy will be the opportunity for a better life that he worked so hard to secure for all.”

Farnam Jahanian, President, Carnegie Mellon University