[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 115 (Thursday, September 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            ALLEN SHUR: 2002 JOHNS LABOR LEADER OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2002

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute Allen Shur on receiving the 
2002 Johns ``Labor Leader of the Year'' Award in recognition of his 
outstanding contributions to the working women and men of our 
community.
  Allen was born in Los Angeles in May 1948. His father was a member of 
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Allen lost both of 
his parents at a young age. Overcoming his loss, he graduated from high 
school in Los Angeles County. Then he attended college in southern 
California and became active in the labor and political movements of 
the late 60s and early 70s.
  Allen joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 
1967. He graduated from the then four-year IBEW/NECA Inside 
Apprenticeship program in 1971. Allen distinguished himself by his 
political involvement, which caught the attention of IBEW's membership. 
He served on the Executive Board of Local 569 and as a Labor Trustee.
  In 1995, the membership overwhelmingly elected him to the office of 
Business Manager, a position that he continues to hold. Allen has 
continued his support for organizing the electrical workers in San 
Diego and Imperial Counties, increasing Local 569's membership rolls 
each year. In addition, Allen has directed his staff to organize both 
workers and contractors, providing all workers in the electrical 
industry the union choice.
  Allen serves as the District I Vice President of the California 
Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO), Executive Board Member of the San Diego 
Labor Council, Vice President of the San Diego County Building and 
Construction Trades Council, and Secretary of the AFL-CIO Building 
Corporations. He also volunteers his time with Christmas in April and 
other community organizations.
  Allen Shur exemplifies the high values, standards, and principles of 
the late John S. Lyons. I offer my congratulations to him on his 
receipt of the 2002 ``Labor Leader of the Year Award.''

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