Union Support For Our Washington, D.C., Virginia, And Maryland Injury Lawyers
35TH ANNUAL EVENING WITH LABOR AWARDS DINNER AND DANCE – LAW FIRM OF KOONZ MCKENNEY A SPONSOR
The law firm of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP helped sponsor the 35th Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO awards dinner and dance, “Evening with Labor,” on March 10, 2012. The “Evening with Labor” awards dinner and dance acknowledges and celebrates union members’ achievements in areas like political action, organization and community service. The event draws about 1,000 attendees each year; Koonz McKenney was one of the event’s sponsors as well as the sponsor for the pre-dinner reception.
The AFL-CIO is a federation of labor unions all over the United States. It has worked to represent the rights and opinions of its 12.2 million members since 1955. AFL-CIO is committed to improving the lives of working families, ensuring fair, safe workplaces and giving a voice to workers in this country.
“This event is one example of our more than 30-year commitment to union workers and organized labor,” said Washington, D.C. injury attorney David Schloss, a partner at Koonz McKenney. “By representing injured workers in their workers’ compensation and other personal injury cases, we fight on their behalf to make sure that they are not taken advantage of by their employers or insurance companies.”
The law firm of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP represents clients all over the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Virginia and Maryland, in personal injury cases. The firm has more than a quarter century of experience advocating for people seriously injured by medical malpractice, unsafe work environments, car accidents, and other accidents and incidents that cause injury. The firm also sponsors a union newsletter mailed to more than 5,000 members of building trades.
For more information, contact William Lightfoot at (800) 724-4221 or email him at wlightfoot@koonz.com.
ASBESTOS WORKERS’ SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The law firm of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP established the Asbestos Workers’ Scholarship Fund in 1986 for children, grandchildren, and spouses of Local #24 members. Each year two entrants will be awarded a four-year scholarship, totaling $2,000 for college tuition and related expenses. This scholarship has been awarded since 1985 and now over $100,000 has been awarded to more than 50 winners over the years.
The fund has been awarded since 1985. It is administered by Virginia injury lawyer Peter C. DePaolis from the law firm and the business agent from the Union. Each year two entrants are awarded the scholarship based upon academic achievement, community service, and the evaluation of a brief essay on the importance of unions in today’s society.
All children, grandchildren, and spouses of active members of the Union are eligible as long as they are currently in their senior year of high school or are enrolled in a college on either a full or part-time basis. Application forms require letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, SAT or equivalent scores, and an essay of at least 300 words. The topic to be addressed in the essay will be “The Importance of Union Commitment in America.”
ROBERT TEMPLETON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The law firm of Koonz McKenney Johnson & DePaolis LLP established the Robert R. Templeton Memorial Scholarship Fund in 1986. Each year a child of a Local #10 member will be awarded a $2,000.00 scholarship for college tuition and related expenses.
All children of active members of the union will be eligible as long as they are currently in their senior year of high school. Application forms will request letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, SAT or equivalent test scores and an essay regarding “The Importance of Union Commitment in America.”
Robert Templeton exemplified the very best in many ways, professionally and personally. We are honored to be able to memorialize his name and his commitment to your union with this scholarship fund.
To get an application by mail, please contact Elaine at the Business Office at (301) 459-0497 or stop by and pick one up.
UNION ARTICLES
Bus Operator’s Newsletter
Information for the Members of the Local 689 That Were Hurt on the Job
Worker’s Compensation
Know Your Rights If You Are Hurt on the Job
Injured at Work?
You May Be Entitled to More Than Workers’ Compensation Benefits.
Patient Safety & Medical Malpractice personal injury law firm
“195,000 people die in hospitals each year from potentially preventable medical errors. This is the equivalent of 390 jumbo jets full of people dying each year.”
Asbestos – A Continuing Danger
“Each year thousands of workers, as well as their families, are diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis, asbestos-related cancers, and mesothelioma”
UNION DIRECTORY
EVENING WITH LABOR 2010
The Evening With Labor is the annual AFL-CIO awards dinner and dance, which the labor council has been sponsoring for 32 years. It is a time for local politicians, labor leaders, and friends of labor to come together to recognize the work of union members in political action, organizing, community services, and other areas. About 1,000 people attend each year. KMJDL has faithfully been a part of these festivities and will be for years to come.
If you need to contact a Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia injury attorney at our office, please contact our law firm now.