Congratulations to our 2026 Labor Scholarship Award Winners!
Along with our union siblings, AFT Massachusetts is committed to supporting the next generation of trade unionists to build a stronger tomorrow for all working families of the Commonwealth.
That’s why we award thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to eligible high school seniors who are dependents of AFT Massachusetts members. Scholarship awards are based on an applicant’s results on a labor history exam administered by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and honor former AFT leaders Kathy Kelley, Albert Shanker, and Sandra Feldman, and long-time field representative Jay Porter.
The labor history exam focuses on teaching our children about the history of unions and about groups of people who fought for better wages and protections.
“While envisioning our future, it’s critical that we never stop teaching about and learning from our rich history. The AFT Massachusetts remains dedicated to supporting all students across the Commonwealth, especially those who are part of our union family,” said AFT Massachusetts President Jessica Tang. “To the incoming group of exam takers, this is a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of working families, just like yours, who fight for justice and equality. As you engage with these resources, remember that you will inevitably be part of this story, too, and it's up to you what role you will play.”
Ava O’Donnell, Jay Tamarin, Addison Coyne, John Reilly, Nicholas Fusco, Julie Wenson, Brooks Workman, Greyson Kouy, and Ryan Urbanowicz. We wish them the best of luck as they embark on the next phase in their education and look forward to hearing about their future endeavors.