A prominent figure in New York's labor landscape has passed away at the age of 72. Ronald Lombardi, the former head of the powerful Local 3 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union, has died. As one of the most influential union leaders in the state, Lombardi played a crucial role in shaping the city's construction industry and advocating for workers' rights. His legacy is likely to be remembered in the city's labor community, where he spent decades fighting for better wages, benefits, and working conditions for thousands of union members.


Former head of powerful New York union dead at 72  NBC New York