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The North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor is the organized voice for 85,000 working people in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Over 146 Local unions are affiliated with our labor federation. We represent teachers, musicians, nurses, construction workers, firefighters, janitors, bus drivers, bakery workers, and many more.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY BRIAN PEARSON

Brian is a native of the Youngstown area. Before joining the North Shore AFL-CIO, he spent eight years as a firefighter/paramedic with the City of Girard, where he also served as Secretary-Treasurer and then President of IAFF Local 1220. Along with his work as a local union leader, he served on the Legislative Committee of the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF), where he lobbied at the Statehouse for pro-worker and pro-firefighters policies. Before that, he was a member and Trustee of AFSCME Local 765. He remains a dues-paying IAFF member and is a member of OPEIU Local 1794. He was elected Executive Secretary in 2024. Brian has a bachelor's degree in American History and holds a Master of Public Administration from Ohio University. His wife, Samantha, and their two children live in Shaker Heights. 

POLITICAL DIRECTOR REBECCA GORSKI

Rebecca joined North Shore AFL-CIO in 2025, bringing experience in managing and advising political campaigns, field organizing, candidate recruitment, and legislative advocacy. She is a member of OPEIU Local 1794. As a lifelong resident of northeastern Ohio, Rebecca lives in Geauga County with her husband and three children.

OFFICE MANAGER KAREN RECHENBACH

Karen has served as an administrative professional in the labor movement for over 50 years. Her dedicated service has included work for the Cleveland Teachers Union (AFT) Local 279, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Communications Workers of America District 4, and the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council. She is a member of OPEIU Local 1794 and lives in Westlake.