Metzger honored by the Labor Councils of Southeastern Mass.

Kathy Metzger, RN and co-chair of the MNA bargaining unit at Brockton Hospital, was presented with the Harry Dunham Award at the Labor Councils of Southeastern Massachusetts annual awards ceremony.

The annual ceremony, which was held at the Venus DeMillo in Swansea, honored political and local labor leaders who have helped area rank-and-file workers and union brothers and sisters achieve fair and safe working conditions, benefits and salaries.

Gov. Deval Patrick made a surprise appearance to honor award winners Suzanne Bump, state secretary for workforce and labor, and Senate President Therese Murray.

Metzger received her award for her work with the Brockton nurses fighting for a safer work environment and a workplace violence prevention program.

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