Randi Weingarten
Randi Weingarten Randi Weingarten (far right) with politician Al Franken Born (1957-12-18) December 18, 1957 (age 57) New York City, New York, U.S. Alma mater Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Cornell University Occupation Trade union leader; attorney Known for President, American Federation of Teachers Former president, United Federation of Teachers Salary $543,150 (2013) Randi Weingarten (born December 18, 1957) is an American labor leader, attorney, and educator. She is president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and a member of the AFL-CIO. She is the former president of the United Federation of Teachers.