Linda Chavez-Thompson | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Chavez-Thompson in 2010 | |
| President of the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas | |
| In office 2008–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Hassan Yussuff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 3, 1944 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Divorced Robert Thompson (deceased) |
| Children | 2 |
Linda Chavez-Thompson (born August 3, 1944)[1][2] is a second-generation Mexican-American[3] and union leader. She was elected the executive vice-president of the AFL-CIO in 1995 and served until September 21, 2007. She was also a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee from 1997 to 2012[4][5] and served as a member of the board of trustees of United Way of America.[citation needed] She was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Texas in the 2010 election.[6]
- ^ Silverstein, Stuart (1995-10-27). "Working Within Two Cultures : Many see Linda Chavez-Thompson'selection to No. 3 post at AFL-CIO as inspired choice. Recruitment of Latinos, minorities among top goals". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Franklin, "Labor's Message Heard in Clear New Voice," Chicago Tribune, October 30, 1995.
- ^ Karsko, "Success of Unions, Middle Class Are Linked, Labor Advocate Says," Columbus Dispatch, July 22, 1995.
- ^ Kornblut, "Democrats Elect Dean As Committee Chairman," New York Times, February 13, 2005.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
stepdownwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Peggy Fikac (2010-03-03). "Former labor leader to face Dewhurst for lieutenant governor post". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-03-03.