Ray Goforth was a prominent American labor leader known for his work as a union official and advocate for workers' rights. He served as the president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) from 1980 to 1986, during which time he focused on improving labor conditions and fostering solidarity among workers in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Goforth's leadership and commitment to union activism made a significant impact on the labor movement in the United States.