Bothell resident Jon Holden, the president of Machinists Union District Lodge 751, has been honored by the community activists at Puget Sound Sage for his leadership.

Holden received the group’s annual Union Leadership Award at a breakfast in Seattle May 28.

“He took the reigns of (District) 751 at a challenging time, but he has faced the tough issues head-on,” said Washington State Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer Lynne Dodson. “He believes in holding Boeing and other employers accountable so that our communities can become better places for all families to live.”

Puget Sound Sage is a coalition of labor, faith and community organizations that works to provide good jobs, dignity at work, a clean environment and safe, affordable housing to all people, regardless of race or status.

As he accepted the award, Holden said his union background helps him appreciate that “Puget Sound Sage fights to end the income inequality gap, and fights for racial equality, a stronger democracy, a clean environment and thriving communities.”

District 751 and Puget Sound Sage have worked together on campaigns to raise the minimum wage in Seattle and SeaTac and to push for more affordable housing and transportation options, Holden noted.