A Bittersweet Day at Teamsters Local 853 – Business Agent Lennie Kuhls Retires After 57 Years.

Business agent Lennie Kuhls is retiring after a whopping 57-year career in Union representation.

Lennie began her union career on September 16, 1968, at just 18 years old with the Lithographers Union, which later became Graphic Communications.

When the union merged into Teamsters Local 853 on December 1, 2006, Lennie continued serving without missing a beat.

Aptly spoken about the members Lennie served, she said, “I was proud to serve all of the members. They were like my second family.”

“Lennie’s knowledge and expertise were tremendously important during the many years of her service, and Local 853 greatly appreciates and respects her efforts.” said Steve Beck, Local 853 Secretary-Treasurer. “Personally, Lennie played a crucial role in my development as a Teamster, and I will always be grateful to her. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, my friend.”

On behalf of the entire Teamsters Local 853, we wholeheartedly thank her for her incredible dedication and service to the members and to this Local. Lennie will be missed.