Executive Council Statement
2002 George Meany-Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award
… Chicago, IL Sister Nancy Riche's lifelong commitment to workers' and women's rights has improved the lives of workers around the globe. She has been instrumental in promoting women's equality throughout the trade union movement. Sister Riche's dedication to protecting the rights of workers provides an inspiration to the global trade union movement. Her tireless efforts to … privatization, women's and human rights, and political action. For her lifetime of union activism, leadership and tireless work to improve the lives of working women around the world, the AFL-CIO is pleased to award the 2002 George Meany-Lane …