MD State Fed Salutes Leadership
Monday, June 23, 2014
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Nearly 400 labor leaders from across
Maryland, along with national, state and local political leaders, turned
out for the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO Salute to Leadership on June 20.
Awardees included Metro Washington Council president Jos
Williams(right), Maryland Senator Norman Stone Jr and Bea
Harris (left), recently retired secretary and special assistant to
four presidents of the Metro Baltimore Council. “We all stand on the shoulders
of those who have come before us, and we support those who will carry on our
work,” said Williams, “Thank you for this recognition.” Stone,
accepting the Labor’s Champion Award, said that “I have just done what I
thought I was elected to do; defend the interests of the little guy.
It’s been the right thing to do.” Also attending the event, held at
Martin’s West in Baltimore, were more than 15 union members now running for
office around the state. “Back to the barricades!” Williams urged. “Back
to the picket lines! Back to the legislatures! Back to get-out-the
vote for Tuesday! Back to organizing! Back to the
streets!” photo by Matt Losak