Randi Weingarten
Randi Weingarten | |
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Weingarten in 2020 | |
| President of the American Federation of Teachers | |
| Assumed office July 14, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. McElroy |
| President of the United Federation of Teachers | |
| In office 1998–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Sandra Feldman |
| Succeeded by | Michael Mulgrew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1957 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Education | Cornell University (BS) Yeshiva University (JD) |
Rhonda "Randi" Weingarten (born December 18, 1957) is an American labor leader, attorney, and educator. She has been president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) since 2008, and is a member of the AFL-CIO. She is the former president of the United Federation of Teachers.