In Memoriam
Joint Council 7 officers extend condolences to the family and friends of the following Teamster members who died recently...
Walter Johnson
(1925-2012)
The leader emeritus of the San Francisco Labor Council—and friend of almost everyone he met—Walter Johnson passed away on January 12.
Walt was a big and fearless advocate for everyone and anyone who was wronged, mistreated, put down, left: out, pushed aside or just down on their luck. That's why he became a union organizer.
He was fearless because he always followed his faith, his values and his heart. Therefore he knew he couldn't go wrong,
He treated each of us as special. He built us up and brought us together. He knew everyone was redeemable, and gave everyone a second chance. And a third. But he knew how to give hell to anyone on the wrong side of justice. You’d never want to be on the receiving side of that pointed finger. Honest. He could throw a fast ball at you hard. But he’d never throw you a curve ball.
He didn’t waste time talking trash or creating trouble for people. The only trouble he caused was trouble for a cause.
He’d be late for a meeting with the governor because he was busy getting a cup of coffee for some unfortunate soul he just met on the corner. He loved his work and the people he served. He was, perhaps, the most generous and honest man I know.
One of the biggest, toughest, most fearless and kindhearted union men in America has passed. He died with as clear and content a conscience as any man could.
God bless, Walt.
— Art Pulaski
Secretary-Treasurer
California Labor Federation
With the passing of Walter Johnson, the working men and women of San Francisco – and our entire nation – have lost an extraordinary champion, a powerful advocate, and an unrelenting voice for economic justice; many of us were proud to call him a friend. Walter Johnson’s life was a story of courage, leadership, and extraordinary service to the labor community and the people of San Francisco. His legacy will live on in our continued pursuit of fairness and workers’ rights in our city and across the country.
— Nancy Pelosi
Member of Congress
Democratic Leader
Local 78/853ALVES, Eleanor
Local 87HARER, Jessie
Local 287BARTICE, Preston L.
Local 296/853HANCHEY, Lewis Earl Local 315SANTOS, Ramon A.
Local 431BARELA, Heracleo
Local 484/315FERNANDEZ, Joseph
|
Local 517
MILLER, Harry W.
Local 533PALMA, Byron
Local 588/853SERRANO, Dolly Local 853BRADY, Owen
Local 856HOPPE, Daniel W.
Local 890CEJA, Maria Amesquita
Local 912AVILEZ, Matiana D.
Local 948BARACK, Anna Schultz
GCC 583/Local 853BRAZELTON, George
|
Copyright ©2012 by Teamsters Joint Council 7
