DPE Congratulates Newly Elected AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Katie Barrows
Communications Director
P: 202-549-5991
Kbarrows@dpeaflcio.org

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2021 - Today, the AFL-CIO Executive Committee voted for Liz Shuler to fill the remainder of Richard Trumka’s AFL-CIO presidential term, and for Fred Redmond to fill the remainder of Liz Shuler’s AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer term. ​​Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) President Jennifer Dorning released the following statement in response to the election of Shuler and Redmond:

“DPE congratulates Liz Shuler on her election as AFL-CIO President. I am particularly proud to support Liz as she shatters the glass ceiling to become the first woman to assume the AFL-CIO presidency - a job that she has earned. For more than a decade, Liz was Rich Trumka’s partner, helping provide steady leadership of the federation. Along with her fiscal responsibilities as secretary-treasurer, Liz led the AFL-CIO’s Commission on the Future of Work and Unions and spearheaded the labor movement’s development of the next generation of America’s union activists. Working with Liz on these initiatives and others, I know that she has both the vision and strategy needed to grow a diverse, inclusive labor movement. Today’s union professionals and those organizing their unions tomorrow are going to be well served by Liz Shuler as AFL-CIO President.    

DPE also congratulates Fred Redmond on his election as AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer. In his role as a longtime leader of the United Steelworkers, Fred has shown he has the experience needed for this important position. I also celebrate that Fred makes history today as the first Black secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO. Given Fred’s tireless work to improve racial equity in this country and in our labor movement, it is a fitting achievement. 

I know that Liz and Fred, along with Tefere Gebre, will make for a dynamic leadership team. DPE stands ready to support them in any way possible as we get back to the work of building an economy that works for all.”

About DPE

The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) is a coalition of 24 unions representing over four million professional and technical union members. DPE affiliate unions represent professionals in over 300 occupations in education and healthcare; science, engineering, and technology; legal, business, and management; media, entertainment, and the arts; and public administration.