Local 792 Business Manager Honored

Thursday, October 25, 2007

The Laborers International Union of North America held its Leadership Conferences in Chicago, Illinois September 19-24th. LIUNA Leadership met with over 800 Business Managers and Secretary-Treasurers from (LIUNA) to hear from the Democratic Candidates for President of the United States and to conduct business and training. The Public Employee Department International Conference of Public, Healthcare and Federal Sector Local Unions and District Councils presented Regional Service Awards to local leaders and members. UPEC Local 792 Business Manager Chris Darker received the Award of Recognition for the Pacific Southwest Region which includes 17 local Union’s that have Public, Healthcare and Federal sector member’s in the State of California and Hawaii. Public Employee Department Director Robert Purcell presented the award to Darker for his service and dedication to his local Union and to the ideals of the Laborer’s International Union. In addition to representing the members of Local 792, Darker serves on the LIUNA Public Employee Department Coordinating Committee. Darker was also the recipient of the Regional Award in 2003.