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Dear, establishment which remains prominent our proud Retirees. The sacrifice, de- Local 506 and your families, the drive to Carmen Principato, you are an enthu- I congratulate Business Manager
in the city of Toronto today and opened termination and perseverance of our
achieve the best and be the best for the siastic, dedicated leader who continues Carmen Principato, the Executive
Brothers the doors in 1931. Retired Brothers and Sisters paved the betterment of the health and safety of to fight for the betterment of labour Board and entire team of Local 506 on
foundation of our organization and it
and Sisters, Through the 1950s and 60s, Local will continue to be celebrated each and you, and the community leadership for and membership of LiUNA Local 506. the remarkable work that they continue
community advancement brothers and Carmen has dedicated his life’s work to do in all aspects of local union life and
506 saw an influx of immigrants from every day. To the current and future men sisters, are championed by your Execu- to LiUNA as a Business Representa- especially for the efforts they place on

I am so proud to celebrate with you the Poland, Africa, South America, Italy and and women of LiUNA, I applaud your tive Board. tive from 1971 to 1986, elected ensuring the well-being of their mem-
100th year milestone of LiUNA Local Portugal. Today the diverse foundation highly-skilled, tireless work efforts in Later this year, Business Manager in June later that bers and their families.
year. Throughout 33 years of leading
506, a local union that continues to that was established 100 years ago building communities across North this great local union as Business I have great
exemplify diversity and inclusion, remains prominent in the Toronto America. I am tremendously proud of LiUNA Local
positive labor-management relations, Community and you, brothers and each and every one of you and we must 506 will open its Manager, Carmen has always ensured confidence
civic outreach and strong community sisters, remain one of the most di- continue to lead by example and remain that the members of LiUNA come LiUNA will
profile and know that you will continue verse and inclusive local unions across a leading force in the labour movement. doors to a new, first. His tenacity, drive and respect for
to be a leading force for labour across North America. The leadership of state of the art LiUNA’s foundation has contributed continue to grow
the city of Toronto for another 100 Business Manager, my Brother, Carmen The philanthropy and community to his tremendous leadership style. and prosper for
years to come. Principato has led the way to build advocacy of LiUNA Local 506 is second Training Facility Carmen is a delegate on the Ontario
and
Council
better futures in partnership with to none. Over the past years the vision LiUNA’s Pension Fund of Central and another 100
Provincial
District
The foundation of this great local refugees and newcomers to Canada, and leadership of Business Manager that will extend training and health and
union can be traced back to November youth centres, educational systems, and Carmen Principato and the Executive safety programs to meet the growing Eastern Canada. He is a friend, leader, years to come.
14 1919 when a group of Labourers so much more, celebrating diversity Board of LiUNA Local 506 has demands of building a career in the and symbol of determination. He
founded Local 506 under the and building better communities while impacted many lives across the Greater skilled-trades. The expansion will add exemplifies strength and unity whilst
banner of the Hod Carriers’ Building honoring the traditional roots of Local Toronto Area. The Annual Nick 46 000 square ft to the existing build- celebrating diversity and tradition.
and Common Laborers Union. 506. Barbieri Charitable Bocce Tournament ing and will offer four recognized ap- Carmen, I am so proud of you and
Following the Second World War saw LiUNA proudly has raised over one million dollars prenticeship programs: construction congratulate you on this milestone as
growth of construction and rebuild in support of various charitable or- craft worker, cement finisher, precast your local union reaches 100 years.
for housing, schools, hospitals and honours and ganizations such as the Thalassemia erector and hazmat worker. I congratu- Thank you for you leadership, your
churches, and increased the standard of celebrates the Foundation of Canada, Motionball for late Training Director Ted Gedney and friendship and your unwavering com-
living for Labourers’ as we began to see the Special Olympics Canada Founda- his team of experienced leaders who mitment to the Labourers’ International
wage increases and higher standards of giants before us, tion, Peel Memorial, SickKids and many continue to highlight the opportunity Union of North America.
living. Following the Great Depression, more. of a career in the trades and celebrate
LIUNA Local 506 remained united the hard-working Brothers and Sisters the true essence of what it means to be a
working on Maple Leaf Gardens, an who built this great country of Canada, The commitment to the membership of member of LiUNA.

In Solidarity,

CONGRATULATIONS Joseph S. Mancinelli

LIUNA LOCAL 506 LiUNA International
Vice President and
ON 100 YEARS! Central & Eastern Canada
Regional Manager