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M.E. Nichols Retires as CWA Executive Vice President
The Communications Workers of America has named M.E. "Nick" Nichols CWA Executive Vice President Emeritus, in honor and appreciation for his 18 years of service in that post and his 51 years as a part of CWA.
Nichols retired as executive vice president at CWA's 60th convention in Chicago; elected by the convention to succeed him is Larry Cohen, CWA organizing director and assistant to President Morton Bahr.
Delegates gave several standing ovations to Nichols, who has spent some 51 years as a CWA member, steward, local officer and leader. From the convention floor, Nichols was praised for his integrity, his lifetime of service to CWA, and his work in representing "the best that is in all of us."
In his remarks to the convention, Nichols stressed that the union movement has the opportunity to move people ahead, and that with a strong enough voice, "we can and we will change things in this country." He also spoke of the challenges and opportunities CWA will face as it continues to move ahead into the Information Age, but stressed that "we have the leadership, both national and local, to get it done."
Bahr praised Nichols for a lifetime of work on behalf of CWA, a career Bahr said has been distinguished by its commitment and dedication to workers and their families.
Nichols joined CWA Local 6222 in Houston, Tex., 51 years ago, on his first day on the job at Southwestern Bell. He was elected to several local union offices and served as a top officer of Local 6222 for 18 years.
In 1980, Nichols was elected CWA executive vice president and a member of the executive committee. He directed the union's education and health and safety programs, and established the CWA Disaster Relief Fund, which aids union members in the aftermath of such disasters as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
Nichols also serves of the governing boards of several organizations, including the Made in the USA Foundation and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
"I cannot think of a more rewarding way to spend one's working life than serving the members of CWA," Nichols said.
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Nichols retired as executive vice president at CWA's 60th convention in Chicago; elected by the convention to succeed him is Larry Cohen, CWA organizing director and assistant to President Morton Bahr.
Delegates gave several standing ovations to Nichols, who has spent some 51 years as a CWA member, steward, local officer and leader. From the convention floor, Nichols was praised for his integrity, his lifetime of service to CWA, and his work in representing "the best that is in all of us."
In his remarks to the convention, Nichols stressed that the union movement has the opportunity to move people ahead, and that with a strong enough voice, "we can and we will change things in this country." He also spoke of the challenges and opportunities CWA will face as it continues to move ahead into the Information Age, but stressed that "we have the leadership, both national and local, to get it done."
Bahr praised Nichols for a lifetime of work on behalf of CWA, a career Bahr said has been distinguished by its commitment and dedication to workers and their families.
Nichols joined CWA Local 6222 in Houston, Tex., 51 years ago, on his first day on the job at Southwestern Bell. He was elected to several local union offices and served as a top officer of Local 6222 for 18 years.
In 1980, Nichols was elected CWA executive vice president and a member of the executive committee. He directed the union's education and health and safety programs, and established the CWA Disaster Relief Fund, which aids union members in the aftermath of such disasters as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
Nichols also serves of the governing boards of several organizations, including the Made in the USA Foundation and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.
"I cannot think of a more rewarding way to spend one's working life than serving the members of CWA," Nichols said.
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