UFCW Local 655’s David Cook re-elected by 87% landslide

WINNING A LANDSLIDE VICTORY in his re-election Sept. 22 as president of UFCW Local 655 (with an 87 percent vote) incumbent President David Cook (center) celebrates the victory with wife Cris when the final vote count was announced. Among the dozens at the counting offering heartiest congratulations are (at right) Laura Kelley, assistant to the president and Nikki Rich (at left, back to photo), recorder and union representative, both among the union’s officers and rank-and-file executive board members re-elected by acclamation. “Growing the strength, size, and power of Local 655 has been my goal from before I was ever elected president and continues to be today,” Cook said, adding, “Our leadership team will continue to fight for the rights of our members and our Labor Movement in this unique political environment that has engulfed Missouri and our nation.” – Labor Tribune photo