Jane F. McAlevey, a prominent labor organizer and advocate for worker-driven unions, passed away at the age of 59 due to multiple myeloma. Over her career, she significantly shaped the labor movement both in the United States and globally, empowering workers to take active roles in their unions and advocating for community-based power. McAlevey worked extensively with the A.F.L.-C.I.O and the Service Employees International Union, where she led influential campaigns that went beyond traditional labor issues to include housing and community services. Her methods and teachings, encapsulated in her books and numerous workshops, revitalized union tactics and strategies, leaving a lasting impact on the labor movement.
See "Jane F. McAlevey, Who Empowered Workers Across the Globe, Dies at 59", Margot Roosevelt, New York Times, July 8, 2024