Longtime Local 2017 President Tom Lutton, who for years has quietly but effectively represented his members on the railroad with zeal and professionalism, was honored last month as Labor Person of the Year by the Blair-Bedford Central Labor Council.

The annual event took place in Altoona, PA and coincided with the Labor Council’s 90th anniversary. Chartered in 1918 by Samuel Gompers, it is one of the oldest labor councils in America.

AFL-CIO national Secretary Treasurer Richard Trumka delivered the keynote speech and presented the award. TWU Executive Vice President Harry Lombardo and Railroad Division Director Gary Maslanka  were also on hand.

“It is a great honor to be selected as one of the labor leaders of the council,” Lutton said.