Every movement needs its champions. The ATU International Pride Caucus took time at their closing banquet in Toledo, OH, to recognize a few of theirs.
Caucus President Michael MacKay presented three awards recognizing outstanding contributions to LGBTQIA+ rights and advocacy.
International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo received the Harvey Milk Award for Outstanding Leadership Advancing LGBTQIA+ Rights. Local 1546 President/Business Agent George DeCuir received the Marsha P. Johnson Award for Outstanding Trailblazer of LGBTQIA+ Community Advocacy. International Secretary Treasurer Ken Kirk received the Bayard Rustin Award for a Prominent Leader. IST Kirk was unable to attend, and International President John Costa accepted the award on his behalf.
“From the first conversation in Las Vegas to a banquet stage in Toledo, look how far this caucus has come,” said Costa. “Congratulations to all three recipients. Your work is seen, your leadership matters, and this union has your back. Yvette, Ken, and George, thank you for leading the way and thank you to everyone who attended this Caucus this weekend. We’ll see you in Seattle, bigger, stronger, and more united than ever.”