“The Gang’s All Here!” Images from the 2013 IUEC Local 17 Retiree’s Dinner

Every April IUEC Local 17 honors its retired members by hosting a dinner. This year, as in many past, Frank Sterle’s Slovenian House on East 55th hosted the event. Below are galleries of images from that night.

Enjoy!

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Local Union President Elected to the New York State Senate

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Amtrak to Give Horn Salute to Honor Legacy of TTD President Larry Willis

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Working People Plan Diverse Activities for Thanksgiving

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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UFCW Demands Action in Face of Shocking COVID-19 Failures

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Breakthrough for Organized Labor and Clean Energy

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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: RSVP: FLOC Benefit Concert ‘Songs for Justice’

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Voluntary Recognition: Worker Wins

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Service + Solidarity Spotlight: MM&P Members Rescue Downed Pilots in the Pacific

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