Chicago Teamster Named Labor Man of the Year

Coalition for United Community Action Honors Community Members Who Have Made a Difference

Michael Yauger, Teamsters Local 786 President, was named Labor Man of the Year by the Coalition for United Community Action on June 15. 

Michael Yauger, Teamsters Local 786 President, was honored as “Labor Man of the Year” by the Coalition for United Community Action.

The Coalition held the 35th Annual Unity Testimonial Awards Banquet at the Palmer House Hotel in downtown Chicago. 

“Organized labor is such an integral part of this country,” said Yauger.  “I feel so honored to be receiving this award from the Coalition.  We have the same goal of building bridges between labor, business and government to make things better for working men and women.”

After a distinguished military career, Yauger has devoted himself to helping working families and military veterans.  He began his career at Teamsters Local 786 in Chicago lobbying for heavy and highway construction, and quickly moved up as an officer in the local and a delegate for Teamsters Joint Council 25. 

Cheryl Johnson, Teamsters Central Region Vice President, and Michael Yauger at the United Community Action reception on June 15, 2007.

He currently serves as a board member on the Chicago Hospitality Association, an honorary committeeman board member of Kup’s Purple Heart Foundation and a member of the Cook County Democratic Organization.  Yauger was also been honored this year as the Northwest Side Irish Humanitarian of the Year. 

The Coalition for United Community Action works with community organizations, labor unions, contractors and government agencies to develop construction training and programs for unemployed and underemployed minorities and females.

Teamsters Local 786 represents 3,000 members in the Chicagoland area. 

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