Labor on the Move: Lozupone Steps Down as Trades Chief

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
Cressotti To Complete Term: Lino Cressotti has been appointed to complete Jerry Lozupone’s term as Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington Building & Construction Trades Council (WBCTC). Lozupone is stepping down at the end of April, saying “I believe it is time to pass the baton to new younger leadership.” Lozupone has served as WBCTC Safety Coordinator, Lobbyist and Secretary-Treasurer for eighteen years. He’s currently a Vice President of the Maryland State/DC AFL-CIO, a Metro Washington Council Executive Board member and has served on the Community Services Agency Board of Trustees. Cressotti will serve through the end of the year, when the WBCTC will hold elections for the Secretary-Treasurer’s next term. 32BJ’s Martin Thomas Bikes Off: SEIU 32BJ Political Director Martin Thomas is taking a break “to go on a long bike trip.” Thomas’ last day at 32BJ is today, after which “I'll be flying to San Diego in mid-March and biking towards New Orleans.” While Thomas expects to be back in DC in late May, he says “My plans after that are up in the air.” Alison Hirsh from SEIU 32BJ’s New York City office will be handling DC-MD-VA political work for the local 32BJ until a replacement is found; she can be reached at ahirsh@seiu32bj.org or 212-388-3058.