This year’s winner
Recognizing Organizing
Delegates were on their feet after a moving speech as IBEW Local 159 member Mitch Johnson graciously accepted the 2024 Wisconsin AFL-CIO Organizing Award. The award was presented by Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Bloomingdale who detailed how Mitches behind the scenes efforts organizing.
Joining organizing award winner Mitch Johnson on stage were his union brothers from the IBEW Local 159 including IBEW Local 159 Business Manager Michael Killian who nominated Mitch for this prestigious organizing award.
Mitch was honored for his outreach in working with formerly incarcerated people as well as members of the LGBTQ community to spread the word about the benefits of union careers.
“Joining a union changed my life. I just want others to know about this opportunity,” explained Mitch as he accepted his award alongside his union brothers and sisters.
Brothers and sisters, please join us in honoring Mitch Johnson, IBEW Local 159, for his tireless work organizing and growing our union!
