Executive Council Statement
Ron Carey
… of the men and women of the unions of the AFL-CIO, the Executive Council extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our friend and brother Ron Carey as he retires from this council Ron Carey began his career in the labor movement in 1956 … outspoken and highly respected president, and he was elected national president of the Teamsters in 1991. He was elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council in 1992. Throughout his service as a local union president and as the national president of … safety and fair working conditions, and for decent pensions, better health care and child care. Along with a commitment to serving his members, Carey stressed the importance of energetic organizing and of encouraging members to exercise a strong …