President Tony Utano Honored at Annual Heroes of Labor Awards
Local 100 President Tony Utano was one of four union leaders honored at the annual Heroes of Labor Awards Tuesday evening.
Heroes of Labor Awards also were granted during the event, sponsored by Labor Press and EmblemHealth, to Uniformed Sanitationmen’s Association President Harry Nespoli, District Council 37 Executive Director Henry A. Garrido, and Working Theater Producing Artistic Director Laura Carbonell-Monarque.
Karen Ignagni, EmblemHealth Chief Executive Officer, said TWU members and leadership kept NYC running through the pandemic and served “as beacons” of light during the unprecedented challenge.
Local 100 Secretary-Treasurer Richard Davis introduced Utano, saying "His compassion, leadership, integrity, and dedication to the members are like no other,” Davis said. Utano said he accepted the award on behalf of all transit workers.
“Today we're getting recognized for being heroes, and that should never be forgotten,” Utano said. “I don’t want to hear any B.S. about deficits and budget cuts down the line.”