In Memoriam: Jules Pagano

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

"It is with deep sadness that I share the news of Jules Pagano’s passing," reports American Income Life's Roger Smith. "Jules lived his entire life in service. Generations of labor leaders knew and admired him as both an intellectual force in championing public policies for economic justice and as an unabashed advocate for workers." Pagano's career included stints as Chief Judge for the New York Unemployment Appeals Board; Director of Training for the Peace Corps; Provost, President and Vice President of numerous Public Universities; Education Director to CWA; and 20 years as Executive Director for the AIL/NILICO Labor Advisory Board. "Jules served with an indomitable passion to make our world a better place," said Smith. "Jules was one of the first and strongest supporters of the DC Labor FilmFest," said DCLFF Co-Chair Jos Williams. "He worked hand in hand with FilmFest founder Tony Mazzocchi to make our dream a reality that's still going strong as we celebrate our 13th anniversary this year. Jules Pagano presente!" A memorial service will be scheduled in Washington DC in the next month.