On October 16, the community organization Puget Sound Sage hosted its 1st Annual Union Leadership Award Dinner. The event took place in downtown Seattle and brought together labor leaders from all across the region.

At the event, Tracey A. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters 117, was recognized for her outstanding leadership on behalf of working families in Washington State. 

Tracey ha demostrado una y otra vez que se levantará y luchará por los derechos de todos los trabajadores. Ha enfrentado a gigantes corporativos como Coca-Cola, Waste Management y United Natural Foods, Inc., así como a enormes entidades públicas como el Departamento de Correcciones del Estado de Washington.

Tracey was specifically recognized for Teamsters 117’s innovative work in organizing Seattle’s taxicab industry as well as Teamsters 117’s partnership with other unions to bring about fundamental social change.

“Members of Teamsters 117 stand together and fight for what is right. Our members work hard to support their families, and they care about their co-workers and their communities. I strive every day to be the leader they all deserve to have,” Thompson said.

Felicitaciones, Tracey, y gracias por todo lo que has hecho para apoyar a las familias trabajadoras del Estado de Washington!