Meet the 2025 Union’s Writing Contest Winners!

Our union’s writing contest draws in dozens of submissions from the talented and creative children of our members each year. With inspiring stories and creative voices, this year’s winners captivated the contest’s judges, professional journalists Charles Bagli and LynNell Hancock.

Read the winning submissions of the union's 2025 writing contest:

Elena Funez | Living in a Union Household

Parent, Ivan Funez – Carlyle

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Melanie Kaczor | Room Service Your Heart

Parent, Malgorzata Kaczor – Concorde

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Adiba Pionty | Where the Sparrows Fly

Parent, Azibur Hamid – InterContinental Barclay

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Tenzin Chokyi | The Power and Value of Memories

Parent, Tenzing Tsewang – Park Hyatt

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Mary Lema | What the Union Means to Me

Parent, Pascual Lema – Warwick

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Erinda Zenelaj | Global Warming at Our Doorstep in Yonkers

Parent, Miranda Zenelaj – New York Athletic Club

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Christina Dolkar | Dear Immigrant, Welcome to America!

Parent, Nancy Dolma – Quin Central Park by Hilton Club

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