Georgetown University

WHO:

John J. Sweeney, President of the AFL-CIO

WHAT:

Georgetown University will present John Sweeney with the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to improving working conditions and fighting for basic human rights for workers. From his early work as a labor organizer to his time spent as president of the SEIU in the 1980s and 90s, Mr. Sweeney has made a profound impact on the lives of working men and women across the country. His efforts, as president of the AFL-CIO and with the many other organizations he has served, have always championed the right of all people to be able to live and work with dignity.

As he prepares to retire from his role as president of the AFL-CIO after almost 15 years, Mr. Sweeney will deliver remarks on his life’s work and his dedication to social justice, which is rooted in his Catholic education and beliefs.

WHEN:

Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Gaston Hall (3rd floor of Healy Hall)
Georgetown University
37th & O Streets, NW
Washington, D.C. 20057

SPONSORS:

Office of the President at Georgetown University

COVERAGE:

Media interested in attending must RSVP to Rachel Pugh at 202-687-4328 or rmp47@georgetown.edu. Press will need to present valid credentials on campus.