Robert J. Kalaski

Bob was a good and faithful representative of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union he loved and gave the best years of his life for. I was proud to be working with him as an active worker and in our retirement years and to know him as a friend and fellow member and representative of the IAM and the IAM retirees Rat Pack. His expertise in union newspaper publishing helped put the IAM on the map in union journalism. Bob and his good works will be missed...

Bob was the epitome of a gentleman, and a true labor leader. His lessons on message development and delivery have moved the causes of working people forward, and thousands of families in North America are better for his tireless work.

I count myself fortunate to have been his friend, to share in his great sense of humor and witness his kindness. He will forever be a part of the fabric of social justice.

Our hearts and prayers go out to his family, and all those who cared for...

From the Aupperle family to the Kalaski family our deepest condolences. It was a rare privilege and honor to just be in the same room with "BOB" Kalaski.We all of Maria's IAMAW retirees rat pak will miss his mentoring.
Mike and Barb Aupperle

Bob was a great mentor, supporter and friend and will be missed by his fellow "Rat Packers".

Bob was a great communicator, who helped all of us in the labor press do a better job. His energy, ideas and kind generosity were a great gift he gave so freely. My deepest sympathies to Bob's wife and family on their loss.

Bob was an inspiration to everyone he had contact with.

We shared many good times together on ILCA business and two incredible weeks in the Soviet Union in 1985...

He was my mentor and very dear friend. I was privileged to work with him as one of the ILCA vice president's.

Heartfelt condolences to his beloved family and many friends.

May he rest in peace.

In loving memory,

Jim Perry, Editor
The Los Angeles Firefighter
IAFF Local 112, AFL0-CIO-CLC

As IAM PR Director and ILCA President, Bob’s work provided large numbers of union members with accurate and timely information. Additionally, those of us who worked with him in the labor movement looked to him for leadership and wisdom, which he gave us so generously.

On behalf of all of us, know that we are eternally grateful to him.

I also write about the personal impact Bob had on so many of us. There are only a few “special” people who come along… and Bob is one of them....

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and deepest sympathies go out to the Kalaski family during this time of sorrow.

Bob was one of the most positive, kind, and talented people the labor movement ever had. He was a teacher, mentor, and role model for so many of us in the labor press. Deepest condolences to the Kalaski family. He always will be in the hearts of the many union sisters and brothers whose lives he touched.