John Harrity, won the Robert J. Kalaski Award, given in honor of distinguished and effective communication efforts promoting the mission of the labor movement. As the spokesperson for District 26, Harrity developed a relationship with state and national media that made sure the IAM’s message was heard clearly during the overseas outsourcing phenomena that swept Connecticut. Most recently, Harrity has been front and center in the fight to block Pratt & Whitney from moving two more plants out of the state.
Other winners included District Lodge 751 and Local Lodge 1781 who took top honors in General Excellence for newsletters and NFFE-IAM Federal District 1 and Local Lodge 1759 who won top honors for General Excellence for websites.
Jane Carrigan, was awarded the George J. Kourpias Award for excellence in labor journalism. Carrigan is an anchor and reporter for the Global Television Network in Vancouver. She received the award for her unbiased coverage of the men and women of Air Canada, Local Lodge 764, during a 2008 winter storm that crippled the Vancouver Airport.
Each year, the IAM honors those who dedicate countless hours publishing newsletters or maintaining websites to keep IAM members informed. Listed below are the 2007 Newsletter and Website Contest Winners. “IAM newsletter editors and webstewards do an outstanding| job informing members in locals and districts across North America,” said IAM President Tom Buffenbarger. “They perform a vital service to our members and our union and their work is greatly apprecia
ted.”
Harrity also serves as the Director for GrowJobsCT. He is a 30 year member of District 26, and received his service award earlier in the week.
The complete list of winners is here.
