These are the winners of the 2009 ILCA Labor Media Contest.
MAX STEINBOCK AWARD
• Dania Rajendra, “Adjunct Health Care Is Broken,” PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion
SAUL MILLER AWARDS
Local Unions
ORGANIZING STORY
First Award: Northern California Media Workers Guild, Ralph, “One Big Win for Guild in East Bay,” Sara Steffens
Second Award: IBEW Local 21, IBEW Frontline, “Today We're Different,” Tom Hopper; Nancy North; Bob Przybylinski
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STORY
First Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, “Solidarity Wins the Day,” Mikael Elsila, Editor
Second Award: UFCW Local 400, Union Leader, “Contract! Giant, Safeway Membership Overwhelmingly Ratify Strong New Four-Year Agreements,” C. James Lowthers
Third Award: UFCW Local 1445, UFCW Local 1445 UnionNews, “Union Hospital Workers Score Victories at St. Vincent Hospital,” Rick Charette, Executive Editor; Doug Belanger, Author; Linda Ferrazzara, Managing Editor
Honorable Mention:
• PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion, “The 2008 Contract Special,” Peter Hogness
POLITICAL ACTION STORY
First Award: IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Water War: Members at TMWA Defeat Takeover,” Eric Wolfe
Second Award: CWA Local 1180, The Communique, “Bus Ride to a Swing State,” Lorraine Gamble-Lofton; Shirley Littman; Gary Schoichet
Third Award: Teamsters Local 237, Retiree Division, Retiree News & Views, “2008 Elections: McCain vs Obama,” Donna Ristorucci, Editor
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
ORGANIZING STORY
First Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, “Privatized Parks: A Non-Profit Group Exploits a Non-Union Workforce to Maintain Central Park,” Gregory N. Heires
Second Award: AFSCME, AFSCME Works, “Driving to a Better Future,” Clyde Weiss
Third Award: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, The Boilermaker Reporter, “Fired Welder Wanted a Union,” Newton B. Jones, International President and Editor-in-Chief; Donald Caswell, Managing Editor; Mike Linderer, Author
Honorable Mention:
• Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Weekly Labor Reader, “AFT-Massachusetts Organizes First Charter School Union in Massachusetts,” John Drinkwater
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STORY
First Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, “Sewage Treatment Workers Tell the City: 'We Keep Your Water Clean, But We Need a Raise',” Gregory N. Heires
Second Award: The Newspaper Guild-CWA, The Guild Reporter, “Remembering Carmichael and the Teachable Moment,” Bruce Nelson
Third Award: American Federation of Teachers, Public Employee Advocate, “Collective Bargaining,” Kathy Walsh
POLITICAL ACTION STORY
First Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, “Battleground State Diary,” Junette James
Second Award: American Federation of Teachers, On Campus, “Rolling Back Affirmative Action,” Barbara McKenna
Third Award: St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, St. Paul Union Advocate, “Labor's New Alignment Boosts Election Effort,” Michael Moore
GENERAL EXCELLENCE
LOCAL AND REGIONAL UNION PUBLICATIONS
Circulation Less Than 1,500
First Award: American Federation of Government Employees L-3748, Union Catalyst, Sharon Grugel; Leonard Cook; Marjorie Olson
Circulation 1,500 to 9,999
First Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, Mikael Elsila
Second Award: IAFF Local 112, United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, The Los Angeles Firefighter, Jim Perry
Third Award: Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE 700, Editors Guild Newsletter, Tomm Carroll
Circulation 10,000 to 19,999
First Award: IBEW Local 21, IBEW Frontline, Tom Hopper; Nancy North; Bob Przybylinski
Second Award: Canadian Office & Professional Employees, Local 378, COPE 378 Voice, Mike Bruce
Third Award: UFCW Local 152, UFCW Local 152 Unity, Brian String, President
Honorable Mention
• UFCW Local 99, UFCW 99 Report, Jim McLaughlin, President
Circulation 20,000 Plus
First Award: Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, The Building Tradesman, Marty Mulcahy
Second Award: North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, North Country Carpenter, Michael Kuchta
Third Award: New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), The New York Teacher, Mary Fran Gleason
STATE AND CENTRAL BODY PUBLICATIONS
First Award: St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, The St. Paul Union Advocate, Michael Moore
Second Award: Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, Minneapolis Labor Review, Steve Share
Third Award: Greater St. Louis Labor Council, St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune, Ed Finkelstein
Honorable Mention:
• Milwaukee Area Labor Council, Milwaukee Labor Press, Dominique Paul Noth
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Newspapers and Newsletters
First Award (shared): American Federation of Teachers, American Teacher, Roger S. Glass
First Award (shared): Labor Education and Research Project, Labor Notes, Mischa Gaus
Third Award: American Federation of Teachers, Healthwire, Adrienne Coles
Magazines
First Award: Screen Actors Guild, Screen Actor, Pamm Fair and Pamela Greenwalt, Co-Editors-in-Chief
Second Award: Union Label & Service Trades Department, AFL-CIO, Label Letter, Greg Kenefick
Third Award: International Association of Fire Fighters, International Fire Fighter, Jane Blume
Honorable Mention:
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW Journal, Edwin D. Hill, President
NON-PERIODICAL PUBLICATIONS
Local Unions
First Award: SEIU Local 1021, 1021 NewsWire, “Stand for Change” 2008 Voter Guide, Randy Lyman; Steve Stallone
Second Award: Locals 175 and 633 UFCW Canada, Checkout, “Survey: Pain & Discomfort at Work,” Jennifer Tunney
Third Award: Iinternational Union of Operating Engineers, Local 12, News-Record, “Obama-Biden Tax Cut-Flyer,” Richard Zimmerman
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) , Speak Up, Speak Out: Robert F. Kennedy, Champion of Social Justice, Deb Ward; Kara Smith; Dana Fournier
Second Award: California Federation of Teachers, CFT Pocket Calendar 2008-2009, Kajun Design
MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGN
First Award: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, IAM Journal, America's Edge: Our Skills, Our Kids
Second Award: American Federation of Teachers, www.aft.org, Campaign ’08
Third Award: Screen Actors Guild, Screen Actor, Actors United for 75 Years
Honorable Mention:
• U of MN Labor Education Service, WorkdayMinnesota.org, Minnesota @ Work Cable TV Show (Howard Kling, Producer); Minneapolis Labor Review (Steve Share, Editor); Workday Minnesota Website (Barb Kucera, Editor), Stand for Security
VISUAL AWARDS
BEST PUBLICATION DESIGN
Local Unions
Newspapers and Newsletters
First Award: UFCW Local 99, UFCW 99 Report, Jim McLaughlin, President
Second Award: NY Metro Area Postal Union APWU, The Union Mail, Denise Shavers
Third Award: UFCW Local 135, The 135 Worker, Mickey Kasparian, President
Honorable Mention: PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion, Peter Hogness; Margarita Aguilar
Magazines
First Award: Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE 700, Editors Guild Newsletter, Wm. Stetz, Art Director; Tomm Carroll, Editor
Second Award: UFCW Local 400, Union Leader, C. James Lowthers
Third Award: United University Professions, The Voice, Karen L. Mattison
Non-Periodicals
First Award: SEIU Local 1021, 1021 NewsWire, “Forging a Winning Path” 2008 SEIU 1021 Annual Report, Randy Lyman, Editor/Designer
Second Award: SEIU Local 1021, 1021 NewsWire, “Stand for Change” 2008 Voter Guide, Randy Lyman, Editor/Designer
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
Newspapers and Newsletters
First Award: IAMAW District 751, District 751 Aero Mechanic, Connie Kelliher
Second Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, Bill Schleicher
Third Award: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, The Boilermaker Reporter, Newton B. Jones, International President and Editor-in-Chief; Donald Caswell, Managing Editor
Magazines
First Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, Maiarelli Studio
Second Award: AFSCME, AFSCME Works, Lisa Kelly; Jon Melegrito; Clyde Weiss; Gonzalo Baeza
Third Award: California Federation of Teachers, California Teacher, Kajun Design
Non-Periodicals
First Award: Solidarity Center, Solidarity Center: Promoting Worker Rights Worldwide (2008 Annual Report) , Joan Seidman Walsh, Editor
Second Award: California Federation of Teachers, CFT Pocket Calendar 2008-2009, Jane Hundertmark, Editor; Kajun Design
Third Award: Solidarity Center, “International Migrants Day” Poster, Tristan Masat, Designer
Honorable Mention: AFSCME, “38th International Convention: San Francisco,” Sabrina Meyers
BEST COVER or FRONT PAGE
Local Unions
Newspapers and Newsletters
First Award: UFCW Local 789, Insight, Jennifer Christensen
Second Award: IBEW Local 21, IBEW Frontline, Tom Hopper; Nancy North; Bob Przybylinski
Third Award: CWA Local 1180, The Communique,Pat Arno, Photographer; Margarita Aguilar, Designer
Magazines
First Award: Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE 700, Editors Guild Newsletter, William Stetz, Art Director; Benjamin Ealovega, Photographer; Tomm Carroll, Editor
Second Award: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 12, News-Record
Third Award: UFCW Local 324, U Magazine, Todd Conger, Editor
Honorable Mention:
• International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 17, Insight, Taryn Gerhardt
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
Newspapers and Newsletters
First Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, Bill Schleicher
Second Award: St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, St. Paul Union Advocate, Michael Moore
Third Award: AFT Connecticut, State of the Union, Eric Bailey
Magazines
First Award: AFSCME, AFSCME Works, Lisa Kelly; Jon Melegrito; Clyde Weiss; Gonzalo Baeza
Second Award: NYS Public Employees Federation, The Communicator, Darcy Wells
Third Award: The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, BCTGM News, Michelle Hurt
BEST PHOTOGRAPH
Local Unions
First Award: Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE 700, Editors Guild Newsletter, “The Return of the Fog City Mavericks: Francis Ford Coppola & Walter Murch,” Franco Origlia, Photographer
Second Award: CSEA, The Work Force, Mark Kotzin, “Old Phones Offer New Help to Domestic Violence Victims”
Third Award: IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Working on the Riser,” Eric Wolfe
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, “Looking Toward a Brighter Future,” Jim Tynan
Second Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, “We Welcome a New Era,” Belinda Gallegos
Third Award: New York City District Council of Carpenters, The Carpenter, “Local 2287 Helped Renovate the Park Slope Armory with Amazing Results,” Audra C-M Donohue
BEST PHOTO ESSAY OR PHOTO GALLERY
Local Unions
First Award (shared): NCFO District, Local 32BJ, SEIU, The Journal, “NCFO Members Also Perform Artistry at World-Famous Institute,” Fred J. Solowey
First Award (shared): IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Mighty Movers,” Eric Wolfe
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, “Everyday Heroes,” Jim Tynan and Belinda Gallegos, Photographers
Second Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, “The People We Have Been Waiting For,” Jim Tynan and Belinda Gallegos, Photographers
Third Award: AFSCME, We Make America Happen Calendar, Sabrina Meyers; Felica Ross-Thompson
Honorable Mention:
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, The Boilermaker Reporter, “BNAP Competitors in Action,” Newton B. Jones, International President and Editor-in-Chief; Donald Caswell, Managing Editor; Nicole Stinger and Mike Linderer, Photographers; Mary Echols, Designer
BEST INFORMATIONAL GRAPHIC
Local Unions
First Award: IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Electricity Generation, in Kilowatt-Hours (kWh), per 10-cent Investment,” Kathy Kifer
Second Award: United University Professions, The Voice, “STOP SUNY Budget Cuts! GO Tell the Governor that SUNY Is the Solution,” Karen L. Mattison
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, The Boilermaker Reporter, “How the Greenhouse Effect Works,” Newton B. Jones, International President and Editor-in-Chief; Donald Caswell, Managing Editor; Mary Echols, Illustrator
Second Award: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW Journal, “Just the Facts, Folks! Just the Facts!”
Third Award: New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), The New York Teacher, “25 Terrific Tips for New Teachers,” John Strachan, Author
BEST CARTOON
Local Unions
First Award: UFCW Local 324, U Magazine, “Loss Prevention: Somebody's Bound to Be Guilty,” Chris Aubin, Illustrator; Todd Conger, Editor
Second Award: CSEA, The Work Force, “Blaming the Victim,” Ralph Distin
Third Award: AFM Local 47, Overture, “Notes at Work,” Tom Kubis
Honorable Mention:
• UFCW Local 324, U Magazine, “Santa's Workforce,” Chris Aubin, Illustrator; Todd Conger, Editor
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: IAMAW District 751, District 751 Aero Mechanic, “Hands Off Our Health Care,” David Kelliher
Second Award: United Mine Workers of America, UMW Journal, “Hound Dog,” Phil Smith, Writer; Mike Konopacki, Illustrator
Third Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, “No Performance Enhancement,” Gene Suchma
BEST ILLUSTRATION
Local Unions
First Award: CWA Local 1180, The Communique, “It's Your Body. Take Care of It,” Warren Linn
Second Award: PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion, “Need Not Apply,” Gregory Nemec
Third Award: SEIU Local 503, www.opeuseiu.org, “Quality Is Part of the Bargain,” Lori Ellis, Designer
Honorable Mention:
• PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion, “Your Right to a Democratic Workplace!” Mike Konopacki
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: TWU, TWU Express, “Mass Transit 'Part of the (Energy) Solution,” Estelle Carol
Second Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, “Obama Stimulus,” Gene Suchma
Third Award: The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union, BCTGM News, “Road to the White House,” Michelle Hurt
WRITING AWARDS
BEST NEWS STORY
Local Unions
First Award: IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Water War: Members at TMWA Defeat Takeover,” Eric Wolfe
Second Award: CWA Local 1180, The Communique, “Throwing Off the Chains at Books and Shackles (Rattles),” Gary Schoichet
Third Award: NY Metro Area Postal Union APWU, The Union Mail, “Postal Service Breaks the Law Once More: Veterans' Preference Jobs Contracted Out,” Flo Summergrad
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: The Newspaper Guild-CWA, The Guild Reporter, “Newspaper Nosedive,” Andy Zipser
Second Award: CWA Printing, Publishing & Media Workers, CWA Sector News, “Going, Going, Gone,” Greg Kenefick
Third Award: AFSCME, AFSCME Works, “Driving to a Better Future,” Clyde Weiss
Honorable Mention:
• California Federation of Teachers, California Teacher, “New Ruling Relieves Non-Medical Staff of Giving Insulin Injections,” Mindy Pines, Writer; Jane Hundertmark, Editor
BEST FEATURE STORY
Local Unions
First Award: Motion Picture Editors Guild, IATSE 700, Editors Guild Newsletter, “Life in the Fast Lane,” Debra Kaufman, Author; Tomm Carroll, Editor
Second Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, “New Orleans Keeps the Beat Alive,” Matt Sakakeeny
Third Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, “'Send a Piana to Havana',” Ben Treuhaft; Nancy Wallace
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, American Teacher, “Tune Out - Turn Off - Drop Out,” Roger S. Glass; Mike Rose
Second Award: California Federation of Teachers, California Teacher, “Catching Up with a Former Favorite Student . . . Through Prison Glass,” Paul Karrer and Mindy Pines, Writers; Jane Hundermark, Editor
Third Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, “Sewage Treatment Workers Tell the City: ‘We Keep Your Water Clean, But We Need a Raise’,” Gregory N. Heires
BEST ANALYSIS
Local Unions
First Award: IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Nuclear Revisited,” Eric Wolfe
Second Award: Northern California Media Workers Guild, Ralph, “Unions Try to Restore Right to Organize,” Rebecca Rosen Lum
Third Award: PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion, “The Impact of College Study in Prison,” Karah Woodward
Honorable Mention:
• NY Metro Area Postal Union APWU, The Union Mail, “Veterans: Wounded by War and Wounded by USPS,” Flo Summergrad
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, IAM Journal, “America's Edge: Skills”
Second Award: The Newspaper Guild-CWA, The Guild Reporter, “The Devil's in Dover and Newsrooms, Too,” Lauri Lebo
Third Award: AFSCME, AFSCME Works, “Straight Talk about John McCain,” Gonzalo Baeza
Honorable Mention:
• Labor Education and Research Project, Labor Notes, “Unions Talk Race as Election Nears,” Jane Slaughter
BEST PROFILE
Local Unions
First Award: Social Services Employees Union Local 371, The Unionist, “Celebrating the Ensley Years,” Sarh Ihmoud; Linda Schleicher; Margarita Aguilar; Charles Brown; Michelle Conklin; Marty Fishgold
Second Award: PSC-CUNY, AFT 2334, Clarion, “CUNY's Union U.” , Dania Rajendra
Third Award: CWA Local 1180, The Communique, “Harry Blu, Interpreter: Sees, Hears, Speaks, Signs,” Erin Mahoney; Gary Schoichet
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW Journal, “Water Can Be Your Best Friend, Or Your Worst Enemy,” Len Shindel
Second Award: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW Journal, “IBEW Linemen Empower War-Torn African City,” Lucas Oswalt
Third Award: District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, “Gatorman,” Gregory N. Heires
BEST EDITORIAL or COLUMN
Local Unions
First Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, “Why Barack Obama Is Good for Musicians,” Paul Molloy
Second Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, “On Strikes, Respect and Heroes,” Joel LeFevre
Third Award: SEIU Local 1021, 1021 NewsWire, “Tyranny-Saurus Wrecks: Proposition 8 and Beyond,” Randy Lyman, Author/Editor
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: California Federation of Teachers, California Teacher, “With Liberty and Justice for Almost All,” Ron Rubine, Writer; Jane Hundertmark, Editor
Second Award: District Lodge 141, IAMAW, District Lodge 141 Messenger, “Down and Out in the Working Class,” Bob Kraves
Third Award: Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, Minneapolis Labor Review, ”The Big Lie: Right-Wing Groups Gear Up to Smear Unions, EFCA,” Bill McCarthy,
Honorable Mention:
• District Lodge 141, IAMAW, District Lodge 141 Messenger, “Is This the Summer of United's Discontent?”Randy Canale, Author and Editor
BEST LABOR HISTORY STORY
Local Unions
First Award: Local 802, American Federation of Musicians, Allegro, “Singing History” and “Music Changes Minds,” Charlie King; Anne Feeney
Second Award: UFCW Local 324, U Magazine, “Blood Orange: The 1936 Citrus Strike in Orange County,” Matthew Hart, Author; Todd Conger, Editor
Third Award: UFCW Local 99, UFCW 99 Report, “The Day the Mail Stood Still,” Jim McLaughlin, President
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: RWDSU, RWDSU Record, “Looking Back, Moving Ahead,” Levi Nayman
Second Award: The Newspaper Guild-CWA, The Guild Reporter, “75 Years Ago, They Led the Way,” Mike Bucsko
Third Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, Our Life and Times: A Journal of 1199SEIU, “50 Years: On the Front Lines of Care and Struggle,” J. J. Johnson
Honorable Mention:
• Institute for Labor Studies, Heartland Labor Forum, “Don't Be Ladylike”; “Scabmugging”; “Crusade of the Children,” Jan Brill
BEST SERIES of ARTICLES
Local Unions
First Award: IBEW Local 1245, The Utility Reporter, “Global Warming, Electric Power & IBEW 1245: Parts 3 & 4,” Eric Wolfe
Second Award: CWA Local 1180, The Communique, New Orleans: Two Years Later, Esther Kaplan
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: AFT Massachusetts, The Federation Paper, Decision 2008: Income Tax Repeal Vote, Jennifer C. Berkshire
Second Award: New York City District Council of Carpenters, The Carpenter, Member Spotlight, Audra C-M Donohue
Third Award: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, The Boilermaker Reporter, Steward Sourcebook, Newton B. Jones, International President and Editor-in-Chief; Donald Caswell, Managing Editor
Honorable Mention:
• District Council 37 AFSCME, Public Employee Press, Labor History, Jane LaTour
WEBSITE AWARDS
GENERAL EXCELLENCE: WEBSITE
Local Unions
First Award: Teamsters Local 237, www.local237.org, Denise Devlin, webmaster; Tarpinian Group
Second Award: UFCW Local 99, www. UFCW99.com, Jim McLaughlin, president
Third Award: Newburgh Teachers’ Association, www.newburgta.org
National, International
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, http://leadersnet.aft.org, AFT Digital Communications
Second Award: Sheet Metal Workers International Association, www.smwia.org, Paul Pimentel
Third Award: AFSCME, www.makeamericahappen.com
Other Labor Organizations
First Award: 1199SEIU UHWE, www.1199SEIU.org, Errol King, Angel Reyes
Second Award: District Lodge 141 IAMAW, www.iam141.org, Rick Delaney, Editor
Best Electronic Newsletter, Local Unions
First Award: United University Professions (UUP), www.uupinfo.org, Denyce Duncan Lacy
Second Award: SEIU Local 1021, www.seiu1021.org Randy Lyman, Editor
Best Electronic Newsletter,(International, National and Other)
First Award: Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (AFSCME Local 11, www.ocsea.org Jennifer Goldberg
Second Award: American Federation of Teachers, www.aft.org Dan Gursky
Third Award: AFSCME, www.afscme.org
Honorable Mention: Metro Washington DC Labor Council, Union City!, www.dclabor.org, Chris Garlock
Audio Spots (International, National and Other)
First Award: Workers Independent News (WIN), National Labor Radio, Doug Cunningham, Producer
Short Audio Programs (International National and Other)
First Award: The Rick Smith Show, Progressive Radio, Rick Smith, Producer; Bill Davies, Reader
Second Award: The Rick Smith Show, Progressive Radio, Rick Smith, Producer; Bill Davies, Reader
Long Audio Programs (Local Unions)
First Award: CWA Local 1180, Communique, Bill Henning, Host; Andrew Hsiao, Producer
Second Award: CWA Local 1180, Communique, Bill Henning, Host; Esther Kaplan, Producer
Long Audio Programs (International, National and Other)
First Award: Institute for Labor Studies, Heartland Labor Forum, Shawn Saving
Second Award: Building Bridges: Your Community and Labor Report, Ken Nash; Mimi Rosenberg
Third Award (Shared): AFGE, Inside Government, Enid Doggett, Communications Director; Jason Fornicola, Producer; Ward Morrow, Host
Third Award (Shared): District Council 37, AFSCME, It’s Your City, It’s Our Job, Zita Allen; Rudy Orozco
Honorable Mention: The Rick Smith Show, Progressive Radio, Rick Smith
BEST WEB-BASED JOURNAL
Unions and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, Craig Smith, www.aftface.org
Second Award: Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (AFSCME Local 11), Jennifer Goldberg, www.ocsea.org/blog
BEST WEBSITE DESIGN
Local Unions
First Award: UFCW Local 99, www.UFCW99.com, Jim McLaughlin, President
International/National Unions
First Award: Machinists and Aerospace Workers, www.goiam.org,
Second Award: American Federation of Teachers, http://leadernet.aft.org, AFT Digital Communications
Other Labor Organizations
First Award: New York City District Council of Carpenters, http://nycdistrictcouncil.com, Audra C-M Donohue
Second Award: Union Privilege, www.UnionPlus.org, Amy Cybyske; Eleanor Trice
BEST WEBSITE CONTENT
Local Unions
First Award: UFCW Local 1167, www.ufcw1167.org , Bill Lathrop, President
Second Award: IAMAW Local 1759, www.iam759.org, Al Abromitis
International/National Unions
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, www.aft.org, AFT Digital Communications
Second Award: Machinists and Aerospace Workers, www.goiam.org
Other Labor Organizations
First Award: Union Privilege, www.unionplus.org, Amy Cybyske; Eleanor Trice
Second Award: U of MN Labor Education Service, www.workdayminnesota.org, Barb Kucera
BROADCAST AWARDS
BROADCAST OR CABLE TV PROGRAMS
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: New York State AFL-CIO, “Working New York: John Connolly, Executive Director of Actors' Equity,” Mario Cilento
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: Institute for Labor Studies, Heartland Labor Forum, “In Coal Blood: The Kansas Coal Fire Debate,” Shawn Saving
Second Award: Building Bridges:, Your Community and Labor Report, “Not Kosher - Exploitation of Immigrant Workers,” Ken Nash; Mimi Rosenberg
Third Award (Shared): AFGE, “Caring for Our Nation's Veterans,” Enid Doggett, Communications Director; Jason Fornicola, Producer; Ward Morrow, Host
Third Award (Shared): District Council 37, AFSCME, It's Your City, It's Our Job, “School Kitchens Get Heat Inspections,” Zita Allen; Rudy Orozco
Honorable Mention:
• The Rick Smith Show, “ Primary Presidential Race with Senators Clinton and Kennedy,” Rick Smith
VIDEO AWARDS
SHORT VIDEOS
Local Unions
First Award: Teamsters Local 237, “Teamsters Local 237 Elevator Mechanics,”Steven C.F. Anderson, Anderson Productions Ltd.
Second Award: UFCW Local 324, “Thank You, Local 324 SPURS”, Todd Conger, Editor and Producer
Third Award: UFCW Local 8, “2009: The Year of the Climb”, Jacques Loveall, President
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: U of MN Labor Education Service, , Steelworkers' Rally Against Toxic Toys, Randy Croce and Barb Kucera, Producers
Second Award: U of MN Labor Education Service, Civil Disobedience, Randy Croce, Producer
Third Award: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, IBEW Election 2008 Follw-Up
LONG VIDEOS
Local Unions
First Award: SEIU Local 1021, “Stop the World: 1021 in 2008,” Randy Lyman, Director/Editor
Second Award: International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 17, “Local 17: Celebrating 90 Years,” Taryn Gerhardt and Elliot Levin
Third Award: UFCW Local 324, “Street Sessions,” Todd Conger, Editor and Producer
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: International Association of Fire Fighters, “Rudy Giuliani: Urban Legend”
Second Award: American Federation of Teachers, “Tributes to Retiring AFT Officers,” Matthew Jones; AFT Digital Communications
Third Award: Illinois Federation of Teachers, “No on Con Con,” Dave Comerford, Media Director
Honorable Mention:
• St. Paul Regional Labor Federation, “Rock-Tenn Workers: Manufacturers of the Midway,” Michael Moore
VIDEO SPOTS/SHORT PROMOS
Local Unions
Honorable Mention: United University Professions, “SUNY Graduates Are New York's Engine of Economic Growth,” Denyce Duncan Lacy, Executive Director and Editor; Strother Duffy Strother, Producer
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), “Paper Airplane” Ad, Frank Maurizio, Editor
LABOR HISTORY
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: International Association of Fire Fighters, “Respecting Tradition, Embracing the Future”
Second Award: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, “IBEW Museum Stories: The Black Ball Box”
Third Award: U of MN Labor Education Service, “The Twin Cities Assembly Plant: A Job and a Family”, Randy Croce, Howard Kling, Barb Kucera and John See, Producers
DOCUMENTARY/SOCIAL ISSUES
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, “Zimbabwe . . . Oh, My Zimbabwe!” Matthew Jones, AFT; Ingrid Gavshon (Angel Films),
INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ORGANIZING
Local Unions
First Award: CSEA, “Our Voice, Our Choice,” Jill Asencio; Ed Molitor
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, “AFT Organizer Training: A New Way of Thinking,” Matthew Jones; AFT Digital Communications
Second Award: Sheet Metal Workers International Association, “Change Your Workplace . . . Change Your Life!” Sage Media Productions
EDUCATION AND TRAINING/K-12 EDUCATION
International, National and Other Labor Organizations
First Award: American Federation of Teachers, “Take a Stand,” Matthew Jones; Brett Sherman; Abby Mills; AFT International Affairs Department
Second Award: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, “Ticket to the American Dream,” Deirdre Kaniewski, Producer; Valana Reid, Editor
