Tag: retirement
Bart Velasco steps down as Jeffco Labor Club president after 30...
New leader to be decided at January meeting
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
Bart Velasco, one of the original organizers of the Jefferson County Labor Club, is stepping...
‘Labor’s Priest’ Rich Creason honored for 50 years of caring, commitment
Unconditional commitment to workers, labor unions goals
By ED FINKELSTEIN
Publisher
To a standing ovation, “Labor's Priest” Father Richard Creason, 75, – often with tears in his...
Machinists leader Rippeto retires after 36 years
After 36 hard-fought years, Machinists District 9 Directing Business Representative Tony Rippeto celebrated his retirement at a gala that drew dignitaries from the International Union, the...
Nearing retirement, Machinists Dist. 9 DBR Tony Rippeto reflects on challenges...
By TIM ROWDEN
Editor
The political forces that have massed against working families have thrown up new hurdles and made it harder just to maintain...
St. Louis Port Agent Becky Sleeper retiring from St. Louis Port...
By SHERI GASSAWAY
Correspondent
Becky Sleeper, St. Louis port agent and secretary-treasurer of the Greater St. Louis and Vicinity Port Council, is stepping down from both...
Construction awards honor leaders of labor and management
LaMantia announces retirement
By TIM ROWDEN
Editor
Jim LaMantia, executive director of the St. Louis Construction Cooperative (formerly PRIDE of St. Louis Inc.) surprised the 200-plus guests...