ALPA’s Prater Honored by American Labor Museum
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Air Line Pilots (ALPA) Capt. John Prater was honored last night as an outstanding labor leader at the annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala. The awards are presented every year by the American Labor Museum, located at the historic Botto House in Haldeon, N.J.
The awards—named in honor of late Textile Workers President Sol Stetin—have been presented annually since 1982, and honor outstanding individuals for their contributions to working people. Office and Professional Employees (OPEIU) President Michael Goodwin, who also serves as museum president, said Prater has:
exemplified himself in the airline industry, representing commercial airline pilots, negotiating and servicing ALPA members and is recognized by his peers and colleagues for his great work.
American Labor Museum Honors Wowkanech
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Charles Wowkanech, president of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, is being honored as a labor hero at this year’s 27th Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala.
The award is bestowed every year by the American Labor Museum, located at the historic Botto House in Haldeon, N.J.
Wowkanech is being honored for his 12 years of service as leader of the state AFL-CIO and his decades of dedication to the union movement, both as an elected leader and a member of Local 68 of the Operating Engineers (IUOE).
The award is named in honor of the late Textile Workers president Sol Stetin.
