Career
Yuko grew up in Euclid, Ohio and graduated from Brush High School, before attending both Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University. He began his career as a buyer for Polsky’s Department Store, and went on to the Laborers’ Local #860 for 30 years, including 25 years as union organizer. He retired from that service in 2004.
Yuko resides in Richmond Heights with his wife, Pamela. They have two children, Angela and Rockey.
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