IEU ACT Vice President Angela McDonald and IEU Rep Eugene Lehmensich receive Unions ACT awards from IEU Secretary Mark Northam
Two IEU Reps were presented with Unions ACT awards at IEU Council on 17 June.
The awards recognise the “significant and meritorious contribution of rank-and-file union members to their co-workers, working people and the union movement”.
IEU ACT Vice President Angela McDonald of St Thomas Aquinas Primary Charnwood received the May Day Award and Rep Eugene Lehmensich of St Mary MacKillop College Canberra received the Delegate of the Year Award
“It’s an absolute honour to be awarded the May Day Award from Unions ACT at June Council. The original May Day protests grew out of the struggle for the eight-hour day and the work of unions continues to this day,” Angela said.
“The IEU, along with our fellow union members, continues to work for better outcomes for people and not just those working in education. This is evident in supporting the ‘yes’ campaign. A First Nations Voice aligns with our core union values of consultation, representation and inclusion,” she said.
“I have learnt so much through my involvement in the union. I encourage all of you to continue to engage with the unions work. Connecting with the IEU on Twitter and Facebook is a great way to start.
“Being a union member is not about the ‘one’ person or entity. It is about the solidarity of being in the collective, a united voice. My award is not about me; it is a wonderful way to celebrate all of you, who do what you do each day and walk together with me.”