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Suzanne's
labor career began in 1973 when she joined the United Garment
Workers of America Local 392 in the sewing factory where she worked.
During her years there, she was elected steward, executive vice-president
and delegate to the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Central Labor Council.
She was elected to the CLC Executive Board and as a Trustee and
Volunteer in Politics Director.
After nearly
sixteen years in a factory, Suzanne changed careers. She worked
for several years in the offices of two Building Trades local
unions. During this time, she joined and became an officer of
the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local
144.
Suzanne began
working for the Tennessee AFL-CIO in 1987as the East Tennessee
Labor Coordinator for the Technical Assistance Program. She has
the prime responsibility for establishing and maintaining liasion
and working relationships with union, the Tennessee Department
of Labor and Workforce Development, Employment Security and other
private and public organizations. She is responsible ofr the direction,
planning and supervision of all phases and operations of this
program.
Suzanne received
her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labor Studies from the George Meany
Center in 1997. During her time at the Center, she served as Secretary/Treasurer
and the President of the Student Union.
In addition
to her job and family responsibilities, Suzanne remains involved
in political and community service activities. She has served
on several boards relating to each interest and in 1996 was selected
as the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Area CLC and United Way Labor Volunteer
of the Year.
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