Vonda McDaniel, Tennessee Labor leader, mourned after Tuesday death

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 415

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Vonda McDaniel, a longtime leader of Tennessee’s organized labor movement who pushed to build working class power, died Tuesday in Nashville at the age of 60. The cause of death is not known.

The Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, CLC, an organization comprised of more than 40 unions, announced her death. McDaniel served as president of the group since 2013.

A native of Nashville, McDaniel graduated from McGavock High School …

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