By — Business Desk Business Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/inside-the-afl-cios-health-car Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Inside the AFL-CIO's Health Care Lobbying Efforts Economy Oct 27, 2009 1:37 PM EST Editor's note: Tonight on the NewsHour, Paul profiles Richard Trumka, the newly elected president of the AFL-CIO, the labor federation representing 57 unions and 11.5 million members across the country. Trumka, who was elected in September, hopes to expand and energize organized labor after a decades-long decline. The former coal miner has long been a major voice advocating for better, more affordable health care for union members. In the behind-the-scenes Web exclusive below, Trumka meets with state labor leaders to discuss the union's health care lobbying efforts. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Business Desk Business Desk
Editor's note: Tonight on the NewsHour, Paul profiles Richard Trumka, the newly elected president of the AFL-CIO, the labor federation representing 57 unions and 11.5 million members across the country. Trumka, who was elected in September, hopes to expand and energize organized labor after a decades-long decline. The former coal miner has long been a major voice advocating for better, more affordable health care for union members. In the behind-the-scenes Web exclusive below, Trumka meets with state labor leaders to discuss the union's health care lobbying efforts. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now