The APWU National Executive Board has endorsed Richard Trumka for president of the AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest labor federation.

“Rich Trumka will bring the new ideas and energy that are needed to revitalize the labor movement,” said APWU President William Burrus. “He will be a fresh voice advocating for the interests of working people on the national stage.”

The election will take place in September at the AFL-CIO convention in Pittsburgh.

“Trumka has the intelligence and commitment to be a dynamic leader,” said APWU Secretary-Treasurer Terry Stapleton. “We believe he will be an outstanding AFL-CIO president.”