Former SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon has made the City & State New York City Labor Power 100 list for the third year in a row for her noteworthy contributions to advancing the interests of union members and the labor movement as a whole.
“I am deeply humbled by the inclusion in the New York City Labor Power 100. It is remarkably gratifying to be included in this list alongside all those who also know that every labor leader’s ability to effect change comes, ultimately, from the collective power and solidarity of our union members,” Damon said.
Damon was lauded for her leadership during the COVID pandemic and her crucial role in getting New York Local members back to work safely.Damon also served as the New York Local president for four years, in addition to her duties as the union’s No. 2 national officer. The list was compiled by City & State, a New York-based media organization dedicated to covering New York’s local and state politics and policy. The Power 100 are outstanding and influential New York labor leaders and advocates who fight for workers’ rights, fair wages and improved working conditions. Honorees were recognized at a virtual event on Sept. 9, at which Damon was one of the featured speakers.
In October, Damon stepped down from her many roles in member leadership to join the staff of SAG-AFTRA as executive director of the New York Local and executive director, labor policy and international affairs.
This iteam originally featured in the SAG-AFTRA magazine fall/winter 2021 issue.