[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 141 (Thursday, October 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1476]
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HONORING RONALD D. McINROY AND THE NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS FEDERATION OF 
                             LABOR, AFL-CIO

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 10, 2013

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ronald D. 
McInroy, Director of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 4, on being 
named the Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor's Person of the 
Year, and also to recognize the positive impact and advocacy of the 
Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO.
   Director McInroy was elected in 2010 by his peers to lead UAW Region 
4, which includes many of the Great Lakes and Great Plains states. He 
was chosen on the basis of more than 30 years of active membership and 
leadership in the union. From his earliest affiliation with UAW, dating 
back to his membership in Local 838 as a John Deere employee, Director 
McInroy has been a strong and effective advocate for his fellow workers 
and his union.
   Today, Director McInroy services more than 180 locals and 200 
collective bargaining agreements within Region 4. The Region is 
committed to maintaining and strengthening the system of checks and 
balances that has defined our economy following the labor movement, 
empowering both employers and employees to create the most dynamic and 
productive economy the world has ever known.
   Through more than classic advocacy, Region 4 and Director McInroy 
have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of its members 
and their families. Region 4 is the country's only UAW Region with a 
free-standing education center, which I am proud to say is in my great 
state of Illinois.
   Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to congratulate Director McInroy for 
receiving this great honor, and I would also like to recognize the 
entire Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor for the outstanding 
and important work it does. In a democratic society, the interests and 
views of all people must be heard and considered. The Northeastern 
Illinois Federation of Labor works tirelessly to improve the lives of 
working families and ensure their voices are heard loud and clear. I 
thank the members of the Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor for 
their advocacy, for their dedication, and most of all, for the good 
they have done on behalf of working people everywhere.

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