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Governor Newsom Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

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By: Gavin Newsom

Date: Aug. 5, 2021

Location: Sacramento, CA

Issues: Labor Unions

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka:

"Jennifer and I were heartbroken to hear of the passing of Richard Trumka. Richard was a force. As President of AFL-CIO, he fought to increase the minimum wage and gave a voice to working people from coast to coast. We have lost a giant, but with every win for workers' rights, his legacy will live on."

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