For over nearly four decades, Diann Woodard fought to give Michigans children a better future while fighting for justice and rights for teachers and school administrators. Today, Americas labor movement haslost a champion, an exemplary leader and educator. And Ive lost a friend. From her days growing up in a UAW household in Detroit to her lifelong service to our country as a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal and labor leader on the AFL-CIO Executive Council, Diann always put workers, students and families first.