Longevity a Key to the Local's Success
In the 1930s, Local 874 which had replaced Cleveland Local 293 in March, 1923, began a custom of recognizing those members who had achieved "30 years of continuous good standing."
That practice continues today, and these "Life Members" are honored twice a year at Local 18's semi-annual meetings.
No records seem to exist as to when those members reaching 50 years of service were first recognized, although there is proof it was more than 40 years ago. They are honored at Local 18's semi-annual meeting in June.
The most recent honorees are:
2010 30-Year and 50-Year Members Group Photos (June meeting) 2009 30-Year Members Group Photos (January 2010 Meeting) 2009 30-Year and 50-Year Members Group Photos(June Meeting) 2008 30-Year Members Group Photos(January Meeting) 2008 30- and 50-Year Members Group Photos(June Meeting)