Day 3 of the ATU Black Caucus 59th Annual Conference got down to business in Jersey City. With International President John Costa and ATU leadership in the room, the general session moved through a full agenda, from roll call and financial reports to regional rep updates from the Caucus Executive Board.
International Secretary Ken Kirk addressed members on the importance of Locals being financially responsible, and IVP Amanda Sawyer-Turner led a session on what members should expect from their International Vice Presidents. Both sessions reflected what the Black Caucus does best: connecting the big picture to the work happening on the ground in Local communities across North America.
The Fearless Dancers Empire brought energy to the room before the afternoon closed with honorary awards, and finally, the All-Black Dinner.
International President John Costa closed with a message to our members. "Thank you for coming to my home state, New Jersey. The International is here to assist you. I'm so proud of all the IVPs in the room who serve our Locals every single day. The 59th Annual Conference may be done, but the work isn't. Black workers built this movement. You'll help build what comes next."
Thank you to Black Caucus President Karima Howard and the full executive board, as well as our International Executive team, International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo, International Secretary Ken Kirk, and International Vice Presidents Gary Johnson, Natalie Cruz, Anthony Garland, Ray Greaves, Amanda Sawyer-Turner, Mark Henry and Kenneth Day, for attending.
