For over nearly four decades, Diann Woodard fought to give Michigans children a better future while fighting for justice and rights for teachers and school administrators. Today, Americas labor movement haslost a champion, an exemplary leader and educator. And Ive lost a friend. From her days growing up in a UAW household in Detroit to her lifelong service to our country as a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal and labor leader on the AFL-CIO Executive Council, Diann always put workers, students and families first. On behalf of the AFL-CIO, I send my deepest condolences to Dianns family, including her sisters and brothers at the American Federation of School Administrators. She will be sorely missed.
Statement online here:https://aflcio.org/press/releases/statement-afl-cio-president-richard-trumka-diann-woodard-passing