Labor's Undisputed New King

With SEIU boss Andy Stern’s surprise retirement, the AFL-CIO’s Richard Trumka becomes labor’s most powerful leader. Benjamin Sarlin talks to Trumka about Stern’s legacy—and the unions’ next fight.

Benjamin Sarlin

Published Apr. 13 2010 12:24PM EDT 

Benjamin Sarlin

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