Celebrate the life and work of Ron Carey, former president of Local 804, labor leader and union reformer who changed the course of the Teamsters Union and the U.S. labor movement—and led the victorious 1997 UPS strike.

Speakers will include family members, friends, Teamsters who served with Ron, labor leaders, journalists, and Local 804 members: the Teamsters who knew Ron best.

Save the Date:
Saturday, February 28
1 PM
Sheraton LaGuardia East
135-20 39th Avenue
Flushing, New York

Stay for a reception with food and cash bar immediately following the event.

Click here to download a leaflet with more information about the event, including directions and a list of event sponsors.

Send Your Remembrances & Photos of Ron

The Event co-Chairs are collecting remembrances and photos of Ron which to create displays for the Memorial Meeting and to produce a commemorative book for the Carey family.

Please participate by sending a few words about Ron and/or your favorite photo of him. You can send your words of photos via email to RememberingRonCarey@gmail.com or mail them to:

Tim Sylvester
1773 E. 33rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Send a copy of the photo; originals cannot be returned.  Or bring your words and photos to the event to be included in a commemorative book that will be given to the Carey family.

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