The Irish Echo is proud to announce the next Five Honorees for the 2026 Irish Labor Awards. The latest group represents the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council, the NYC Carpenters Training Center, Local Union No. 1 of Staten Island, and the Carpenter Contractor Trust. They will be recognized as part of the 16th Annual Irish Echo Labor Awards, celebrating excellence and leadership across the Irish American labor community.
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Cyndie Williams, Executive Director at the Carpenter Contractor Trust.
Bob Murray, Local Union No.1 Business Agent of Staten Island
Joseph Keating, Instructor at NYC Carpenters Training Center
Jack McGovern, Political Director of the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council
Chris Lalevee, IUOE Local 825 Business Agent and Member Assistance Coordinator; IUOE Crane Instructor; Peer Support Training Instructor
