News

PBF's Response to the Coronavirus

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020

Before stay-at-home orders were issued across the nation, the Peggy Browning Fund awarded summer fellowships to 90 talented law students – our largest number to date.

George Nicolau 1925-2020

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020

We are very sad to share that our good friend, George Nicolau, passed away on January 2, 2020. George received the Peggy Browning Award at our New York Awards Reception in New York City in 2011.

Bernard N. Katz, Prominent Philadelphia Labor Attorney Dies at 91

Friday, October 11th, 2019

Bernard N. Katz, 91, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who spent decades championing labor unions, died at his home in Abington, PA of natural causes in his sleep. He represented many unions in the city in the 1970s, defending workers in in the manufacturing, industrial, and trade industries. Mr. Katz was a loyal donor to the Peggy Browning Fund supporting our mission and programs. We mourn his passing.

PBF Mourns the Loss of NY Labor Leader - A Champion for Labor and Social Justice

Friday, July 12th, 2019

The Peggy Browning Fund is saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Héctor J. Figueroa. He was President of SEIU 32BJ in New York City until last night and a true champion for workers' rights and social justice.

PBF Alumni Host 2018 Summer Fellows

Monday, August 6th, 2018

PBF Alumni host 2018 Summer Fellows at baseball games, meet-ups and orientations.

Remembering Barbara Hillman

Friday, June 15th, 2018

The Chicago Labor Community has lost a prominent labor attorney in the passing of Barbara Hillman. She dedicated her life to social and economic justice.

Alabama Fellowship Activates Student

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

Remembering One of Labor's Great Organizers - PBF Remembers Mike Garcia

Friday, March 31st, 2017

A champion for labor and social justice, it is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Mike Garcia. Mike, who was President of SEIU United Service Workers West and a good friend to the Peggy Browning Fund, passed away this week.

PBF Mourns the Passing of Marvin Gittler - A Great Champion for Labor & Social Justice

Monday, September 19th, 2016

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Marvin Gittler, a champion for labor and social justice and a good friend to the Peggy Browning Fund who passed away on September 8th.

Alumni Association Launches New Chapter in Washington, DC!

Monday, August 15th, 2016

The PBF Alumni Association launched its fourth chapter in Washington, DC in July. Fellowship alumni from across DC met and quickly created a listserv for alumni to communicate and nominated coordinators to organize areas of interest.