Savannah, Georgia • October 2025
Scott O’Donnell was honored to personally sponsor and participate in the 58th Annual Georgia AFL-CIO Convention, held in Savannah. This year’s convention brought together labor leaders, delegates, and community advocates from across the state and region to strengthen Georgia’s labor movement and advance the rights and well-being of working families.
The event featured a dynamic roster of speakers, including keynote remarks from Stacey Abrams—former Georgia State Representative, national voting rights advocate, and award-winning author. Her message on democracy, worker empowerment, and the essential role of organized labor set a tone of unity, innovation, and shared purpose throughout the convention.
Scott O’Donnell: Sponsor & Advocate for Working Families
Scott attended the convention as an independent sponsor, investing his own resources to support the event and the broader labor community. Throughout the weekend, he engaged deeply with union leadership to share insights on how tax-advantaged benefit strategies—such as IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan pre-tax programs—can strengthen member value, improve financial outcomes, and reinforce long-term economic security for working families.
Rooted in the values of solidarity, empowerment, integrity, and service, Scott’s conversations centered on practical ways unions can enhance member benefits without additional cost, while preserving compliance and financial dignity for every member.
Connections With Georgia & Southern Labor Leadership
During the convention, Scott met with and strengthened relationships with respected leaders across the South, including:
- Yvonne T. Brooks – President, Georgia AFL-CIO
- Mike Greene – President, IBEW Local 1579
- Boris Gibson – President, South Carolina AFL-CIO
- Will Salters – IBEW International Representative, Government Affairs, 5th District
- Trent Chastain – Business Development Officer, Bank of Labor
- Alonzo Ingram – Carolina AFL-CIO Delegate; Vice President, IBEW 1579
- Glenn Kelley Jr. – Southern Regional Representative, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU)
- Dwayne Massengale – Chairman, Georgia State Legislative Board Local 779; AFL-CIO District 4 Vice President
- Stacey Mixon – Secretary/Business Manager, IBEW Local 1316
Connections With Georgia & Southern Labor Leadership
Throughout the convention, union leaders expressed strong interest in the real-world impact of pre-tax programs, supplemental wellness benefits, and cost-saving strategies that help:
- Put immediate, guaranteed savings into members’ pockets.
- Strengthen bargaining and negotiating power
- Increase member retention, morale, and satisfaction
- Protect financial well-being without added employer cost
- Ensure compliance with IRS and federal guidelines
Strengthening Partnerships Across Georgia
Scott’s time at the 58th Annual Georgia AFL-CIO Convention deepened relationships with statewide leadership and reinforced his continued dedication to serving and supporting the labor community.
The partnerships strengthened in Savannah represent an important step forward as Scott continues his mission of helping unions enhance member well-being, protect financial dignity, and expand opportunities for working families across the state.
