This weekend, our labor candidates, representing every sector of the labor movement from all corners of the state, came together to attend the 28th Annual Joseph V. Egan Labor Candidates School. Named after Joseph V. Egan for his many years of service as an extraordinary leader of the labor movement, the 28th Annual Joseph V. Egan Labor Candidates School equips our union brothers and sisters running for public office with important skill sets that ensure a successful election campaign.
Energized and dedicated to actively learning and participating throughout the weekend, our labor candidates commitment to standing strong and growing made this year’s Labor Candidates School a resounding success.
The Labor Candidates School was also attended by several esteemed speakers, who graciously took the time to speak to our labor candidates, imparting their experience, wisdom and guidance.
Thank you to all of our speakers including Joseph V. Egan, Business Manager for the I.B.E.W. Local 456, Leonard Luciano, a member of the Essex County Board of County Commissioners in New Jersey, representing District 4, and a member of Newark Teachers Union Local 481 (AFT,) and David Beard, the Senior Materials Coordinator at the AFL-CIO.
Congressman Frank Pallone CD-6 also took the time to address our labor candidates, as well as Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli of the 15th Legislative District and longtime leader of UBC 254, and James Gee, known for his active role in numerous state, local, and federal political campaigns across the United States.
Other knowledgeable speakers included Rebecca Damon, New York Local Executive Director of SAG AFTRA, Will Robinson, a nationally recognized political media consultant at the New Media Firm, Titus Kamal from the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, Wyatt Earp, the International Representative representing the IBEW Third District, and the president of Monmouth and Ocean County Central Labor Union, and Latia Sample, a staff representative for AFSCME New Jersey.
Congratulations to all of our labor candidates who graduated this year. At the New Jersey AFL-CIO, we have every confidence that all of them are on the path to victory. Our Labor Candidates have proven that they are ready to make a difference, uphold union values and fight for the rights of working families. At the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, we are looking forward to standing strong in solidarity with our labor candidates and are committed to seeing each of them secure a victory on Election Day.
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