DC CLUW Honors Jeter, Johnson & Love

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

The namesake of the Gloria T. Johnson Awards attended this year’s luncheon last Sunday, speaking out eloquently and forcefully about the impact of the current attacks on the American labor movement. Gloria Johnson, one of the most prominent labor leaders in the United States and a long-time advocate for women's and civil rights, was on hand Sunday to help the DC Metro CLUW chapter celebrate its past, present and future.  Johnson also praised the chapter on its “growth and sustainability.”  This year’s honorees included Jackie Jeter, President of ATU Local 689, Dr. Loretta Johnson, Executive VP of AFT and Sheila Love, President Emeritus, DC Metro CLUW, who passed away this past February and was honored posthumously. Love was an integral part of DC Metro CLUW and also one of the creators of the Gloria Johnson Awards. Entertainment was provided by African Dance Group A.N.A.D.A.D., which includes DC Metro CLUW Treasurer Brenda Savoy as a member. - report/photo by Lillian Walker Shelton