Jim Bertolone (at podium), president of the Rochester Labor Council, delivers awards for outstanding achievement in political action at the Rochester Labor Council Awards Dinner that was held on December 9 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
(photo by Bess Watts)Rochester, N.Y. -- On December 9, the Rochester Labor Council, AFL-CIO held its annual awards dinner at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. More than 250 guests packed the Highland ballroom. Every year, the RLC honors members of the local labor community who go above and beyond the call of duty.
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| Ove Overmyer (photo by Bess Watts) |
Volunteers played a critical role in the success of this year's event. They include: Emily Vick (Workers United and Next Generation United), (IUE-CWA), Rose Reifer (Workers United), Michelle Hundley, Julie Garrett (IUE-CWA 81381), Anne Ticher (Pride at Work), Ronieka Burns (1199SEIU), April Franklin (1199SEIU), Ginny Baggs (IUE-CWA 81381) and Michelle Alaimo (IUE-CWA 81381).
This year’s award recipients are:
Lifetime Achievement
Awarded to an individual in recognition of a lifetime of service and dedication to the labor movement.
2010: Mike Harren, Chamberlain D’Amanda
Working Families Advocate of the Year
Awarded to an individual who has exceeded expectations publicly advocating the needs of working men and women during the past year.
2010: Susan John, NYS Assemblyperson
Mother Jones Award for Sacrifice Above and Beyond
Awarded to an individual who has given, sacrificed and/or donated their time to advance the causes of working men and women.
2010: Mike Leberth, RWDSU Local 220
Outstanding Achievement in Political Action
Awarded to an individual, or individuals, who have displayed a strong commitment to the AFL-CIO’s activism for issues and/or endorsed candidates.
2010: Kevin Montgomery, NALC Local 210; Ove Overmyer, CSEA; Ronieka Burns, 1199SEIU; Lamesha McCloud, 1199SEIU; Ryan Brokaw, 1199SEIU; Ryan Acuff, 1199SEIU; Susan John, NYS Assemblyperson; David Baker, IBEW Local 86; Freddi Macek, NYSUT; Dan Maloney, UAW Local 1097; Marlene Galbraith, CSEA
Community Solidarity
Awarded to an individual, group of individuals or organization dedicated to the further advancement of Labor’s agenda.
2010: Motts workers (RWDSU Local 220)
Labor Coalition Advocate of the Year
Awarded to an individual leader from a coalition partner working with the labor movement.
2010: Rev. George Nicholas, Grace United Methodist Church
Jon Garlock Labor Educator of the Year
Awarded to an individual dedicated to teaching union members about the larger labor movement.
2010: Rosemarie McKinney, United Way
Apprentice Organizer of the Year
Awarded to an intern, volunteer or apprentice who has shown strong dedication to the labor movement.
2010: Julie Garrett, IUE-CWA 81381/NGU
Rose Carmody Awards for Perfect Attendance
Representing those who have attended all RLC Delegates meetings for the current calendar year.
2010: Freddi Macek, RTA/NYSUT; Walt Simoni, NALC Local 210
Retiree of the Year
2010: Jon Garlock, NYSUT
Labor Day Parade 2010 Awards
Best Local Turnout: Roofers Local 22
Most Creative: Painters District Council 4
Most Enthusiastic: NYSUT & RWDSU Local 220
Most Militant: 1199SEIU
Most Vehicles: Teamsters Local 118
Most Children: Roofers Local 22
Best Band: Bourbon Street Jazz (IBEW Local 86)
Best Dressed: UAW Local 1097 & RTA 616
Best Labor Day Message: Freedom Village
Best Political Support: NYS Senator Joe Robach
Best Community Ally: Metro-Justice
Best New Comer: RWDSU Local 220
Best Float: CSEA 828
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| CSEA members at the Rochester Labor Council Annual Awards Dinner include left to right: Flo Tripi, Judy Dipaola and Sue Newman (photo by Anne Tischer) |
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