Labor leader Mike Williams dies in water accident
Mike Williams, president of the Florida AFL-CIO, died in an accident this weekend. He was 72.
The labor group confirmed Williams’ death on social media.
“Florida’s union families are mourning the passing of Mike Williams, President of the Florida AFL-CIO, following a water accident on June 17th at his home in St. Marks, Florida,” reads a post from the organization. “Williams was one of the most transformative labor leaders in Florida history.”
Williams first became active in labor during an apprenticeship as a construction electrician, his official biography states. He would ultimately become business manager for the Local IBEW 177 in Jacksonville. He was President of the Florida Building an...
