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IUE-CWA Scholarship Winners

Jessica Luigs

  • Local 859
  • Paul Jennings Scholarship: $3,000 Award
  • Daughter of Melvin Luigs
  • Plans to study criminal justice
  • "My dad has been a part of the union since I was born and always preaches the benefits of being pro-union. The labor movement is a very positive thing for employees as well as the country."

Christopher Mathew

  • Local 475
  • Sal Ingrassia Scholarship: $2,500 Award
  • Son of Oommen Mathew
  • Plans to study pharmacy
  • "By providing my father and mother with the assurance of justice and uprightness, the labor movement has encouraged me both directly and indirectly to stand up for my rights."

JoBeth M. Helmig

  • Local 798
  • Bruce Van Ess Scholarship: $2,500 Award
  • Daughter of Todd Johnson
  • Plans to study animal sciences
  • "When I am employed, I know that I will be able to join a union. This will help me to work in a safe environment, with the benefits of insurance and decent wages."

Paul Pharris

  • Local 761
  • David J. Fitzmaurice Scholarship: $2,000 Award
  • Son of Jessie Pharris
  • Plans to study mechanical engineering
  • "Both of my parents are union workers and without unions they would be sorely underpaid and less able to provide me with an education and other necessities."

Katie A. Murray

  • Local 301AE
  • George Hutchens Scholarship: $1,500 Award
  • Daughter of John Murray
  • Plans to study physical education
  • "As a young girl, I can remember attending summer barbecues with many of my father's union brothers and sisters and their families. They have become a part of our family."

Danyel Rae Lipps

  • Local 798
  • Robert L. Livingston Scholarship: $1,500 Award
  • Daughter of Todd Baker
  • Plans to study mathematics
  • "I was always taught to look and see where products are made. I realize now, especially with all the trade agreements, just how important it is to buy American- made, union-made products."

Megan Dawn Hollister

  • Local 755
  • Robert L. Livingston Scholarship: $1,500 Award
  • Daughter of R. Robert Hollister
  • Plans to study speech and hearing science
  • "Many companies are moving their businesses overseas and this is greatly affecting our nation's work force. Many people are losing their jobs on the verge of retirement."

Levi M. Bryant

  • Local 1004
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Son of Phil Bryant
  • Plans to study animal science and industry
  • "I was present for rallies focused on the fight of the American public against large corporations, with issues ranging from health care to job security for this country."

Stacey Budhram

  • Local 102FW
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Daughter of Lakhram Budhram
  • Plans to study nursing
  • "My father is a member of a strong group of workers who bond together if they need a raise in pay or an enhancement in benefits and working conditions."

Jeffrey Butler

  • Local 919
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Son of Donnie Butler
  • Plans to study movement and sport science
  • "The labor movement is very important to people like my father. It allows them to provide a better living for their families."

Stacie Chaille

  • Local 798
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Daughter of Raymond Chaille, Jr.
  • Plans to study mechanical engineering
  • "Without the labor movement, myself and many other young Americans would probably not be making what the minimum wage is today."

Emma Mae Hall

  • Local 761
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Daughter of Kristina Weikel
  • Plans to study elementary education
  • "Both my grandmother and grandfather were dedicated employees of GE. They were members of the union and had a say in what they were working for."

Annie Luu

  • Local 1020
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Daughter of Sea Luu
  • Plans to study civil engineering
  • "Seeing how the union helped protect my Dad's rights, I look forward to the security it will offer me when I begin working."

Amy Leane Terry

  • Local 160
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Daughter of David Terry
  • Plans to study athletic training
  • "As a result of the union's endless efforts to obtain good benefits for their workers, my father was blessed with excellent medical and disability coverage. The union helped our family in his medical crisis."

Brian M. Yost

  • Local 717
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Son of Michael Yost
  • Plans to study electronic media production
  • "It hurts to see some of my friends that are unable to see a doctor when they are ill because of their parent's lack of proper health coverage."

Andrew F. Zwicker

  • Local 761
  • James B. Carey Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Son of Stephen Zwicker
  • Plans to study computer information systems
  • "Union members are assured things like paid holidays, good wages, vacation and sick days, health insurance and good working conditions."

John Pellegrino

  • Local 444
  • Willie Rudd Scholarship: $1,000 Award
  • Son of Francesco Pellegrino
  • Study plans are undecided
  • "Were it not for the guaranteed pension benefit won during union negotiations my parents would have had to save additional monies ... rather than set it aside for savings for a college education."