Union Pays Tribute to Harlem Legend Congressman Charles Rangel

Councilmember Yusef Salaam stands with Union leaders at the funeral for Charles Rangel
Councilmember Yusef Salaam stands with Union leaders at the funeral for Charles Rangel

JUNE 13 -- TWU Local 100 President John V. Chiarello headed up a delegation to St. Patrick's Cathedral in Midtown from the Union to honor legendary Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel after his passing last week. TWU Local 100 proudly endorsed 'the Lion of Lenox Avenue' as he ran for Congress over 23 terms. Chiarello noted that Rangel always was in the forefront for labor and worker rights.

Local 100's delegation also included Civil and Human Rights Committee Chair Charles Jenkins, Safety Director Celeste Kirkland, and Political Action Director Sharase DeBouse. A Who's Who of Democratic party politicians keynoted the event as the packed house heard form former President Bill Clinton, current House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, NY Senator Chuck Schumer, and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Also present was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Rangel was warmly remembered by Bill Clinton as the man who set up the first economic empowerment zone in Harlem, reducing unemployment there from 20 to 8 percent.

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