One of Our Own!
Teamsters Union Local #190 is very proud to announce Kate Whittle as one of the recipient’s of The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship 2007 Essay Contest.
Kate is the 18 year old daughter of Tom Whittle, a teamster member employed at Allied Waste Services in Billings, Montana since 2004. Kate is a 2nd semester student at the University of Montana in Missoula majoring in journalism. Her essay on “If someone told you that unions are unnecessary for workers in today’s environment, how would you refute that statement?” won her a $1,000 scholarship!
In today’s world of anti union sentiment and “right to work” campaigns, it is indeed unique to find young people who share their views about how important unions still are.
Hats off to Kate Whittle…she is truly a star in our eyes!

Jim Larson Kate Whittle
Allied Waste Business Rep Scholarship Recipient
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