by James Parks, Nov 28, 2007

Richard Womack

Richard Womack, an assistant to AFL-CIO President John Sweeney, recently received the Bill Lucy Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Memphis, Tenn., regional chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). The award is given to a trade unionist whose life work demonstrates a commitment to activism and engagement on behalf of working people. 

Womack says:

I was surprised and honored that they were considering me. I consider Bill Lucy to be the consummate labor statesman because of the stands he has taken over the years to enhance the lives of working people both in this country and around the world.

Lucy, the president of CBTU and secretary-treasurer of AFSCME, presented the award to Womack:

Richard’s career-long commitment to equality and justice has had a tremendous impact on the union movement. Even though this award was given by a regional group, it represents the respect and affection people across the union movement have for Richard and his work. What he does at the AFL-CIO is very important and it makes a big difference for working people.

Womack has worked at the AFL-CIO for 30 years. He was appointed director of the Civil Rights Department in 1986 and served there until he was named to his present post in 2003.

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