Kenny has been active in the AFL-CIO and central labor councils since 1977,and an active member of the Sheet Metal Workers International Association for over 30 years.  He was elected to the West Virginia AFL-CIO's Executive Board following the retirement of his father from the board in 1989.       A second generation union sheet metal worker, with three brothers also working in the trade, he was elected as a Business Representative for his local union.  He served as Secretary-Treasurer of the West Virginia AFL-CIO from 1997 until August 16, 2004, when he became President upon the retirement of the former president.

Larry first became a union member in UMWA District #50, in 1966. His local merged with the United Steel Workers of America, Local #12625, in 1972. Larry served USWA Local #12625 in various offices including Steward, Recording Secretary, and Vice-President.  He was President for five terms. Most recently, Larry was the USWA Labor 2004 State Coordinator and the Legislative Coordinator for West Virginia.  He was elected as a Vice-President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO in 1997 and served in that capacity until his term as Secretary-Treasurer began on August 16, 2004.

Sherry Breeden    Administrative Assistant to the President, Political Director/Mobilizer  sbreeden@wvaflcio.org