[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 70 (Monday, May 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   AL SHUR: LABOR LEADER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 21, 2001

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Al Shur, as he is 
honored by the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO as 
Labor Leader of the Year.
  As the Business Manager of IBEW Local 569, Al Shur has proven his 
longstanding commitment to worker justice. Also a member of the 
Executive Boards of the Labor Council and the State Federation of 
Labor, Al has been instrumental in championing the causes of labor.
  Under his leadership, IBEW partnered with the National Electrical 
Contractors Association (NECA) to train high skilled workers through 
their apprenticeship program. Al's well-known advertising program, 
developed along with NECA, has raised the visibility and importance of 
unions in creating good family-supporting jobs.
  In addition, Al's guidance assisted in securing the Project Labor 
Agreement for the downtown ballpark. ``Al knows the true meaning of 
unity,'' says Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Butkiewicz. ``He continuously 
works to support other locals and to promote the labor movement.''
  My congratulations go to Al Shur for these significant contributions. 
His dedication and commitment speak volumes about who Al is. I believe 
him to be highly deserving of the recognition as the San Diego-Imperial 
Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor Leader of the Year.

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