James Hall (left) holds his A. Philip Randolph Institute award.
James Hall, president of L-19 (Philadelphia), was among four union leaders honored during the Philadelphia APRI chapter’s annual awards dinner for furthering APRI’s work in advocating for workers’ rights and civil rights.
APRI is the A. Philip Randolph Institute. The institute was founded by its labor-leader namesake and Bayard Rustin, both of whom were prominent civil rights activists and organizers. Randolph and Rustin were catalysts for the famous March on Washington.
“It was a great honor to receive this award,” said Hall. “I know that there’s much work that needs to be done in the labor movement, and I’m glad to be involved in it. This process has been a great journey.”
“They are making a difference in their respective unions and organizations,” chapter president Thelma Clements said of Hall and the other honorees. “They are committed to ensuring that working families receive fair and equitable treatment to gain pathways to sustainable jobs that earn living wages.
