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The Springfield Rifle
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SAL 497 LOCAL ELECTION
MAIL IN YOUR BALLOT ASAP
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FROM THE BALLOT COMMITTEE
ELECTION DATES
Ballots are tentatively scheduled to be mailed to your
homes on Saturday April 25, 2015. If you do not receive a
ballot, contact the Ballot Committee.
Completed ballots should be mailed via the supplied
prepaid envelope to the West Springfield Post Office
before the receipt deadline of 10 AM on Friday May 15,
2015. Don’t wait until the last minute. Remember the
USPS has changed delivery standards, so first class
letters can take 1-3 days.
Ballots will be counted beginning at noon on Friday May
15, 2015 in the APWU Local Office at 1124 Berkshire
Avenue, Springfield MA, 01151.
CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
Candidates for contested positions in the 2015 SAL 497
Local Election were invited to submit an article of no more
than 300 words (per the APWU National Constitution Article 11 Nominations
Section 3.C.1) to be printed in a uniform font but otherwise
unedited in the Election Edition of the Springfield Rifle.
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CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION
PRESIDENT
TRUSTEES
Joanne Sullivan
(vote for 3)
Chris (Shorty) Morrison
Anthony Leroux
2 vacant
VICE PRESIDENT
James Lee
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Dean P. Smith
(vote for 2)
Brian Walczak
SECRETARY
1 vacant
Brenda I. Martinez
Stuart Kibbe
SAFETY AND HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE
(unopposed)
TREASURER
Richard S, Peabody
(Unopposed)
Tara
Tara Beaudoin-Lanzo
(Beaudoin) Lanzo
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
(no accepted nominations)
EDITOR
(Unopposed)
RESEARCH & EDUCATION DIRECTOR
Dave Lanzo
Deborah Koscielski
Teresa Cantara
CLERK CRAFT DIRECTOR
(unopposed)
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
Russ Evans
(over 50 members)
Doyle Maloni
MAINTENANCE CRAFT DIRECTOR
Joe Casagranda
Dave Sarnacki
Pete Mooradd
Shaun Heady
Justin Briggs (withdrawn 3/26/15)
MOTOR VEHICLE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
(unopposed)
(under 50 members)
Charlie F. Morin
(unopposed)
John Dodge
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JOANNE SULLIVAN
Candidate
for President
Union Brothers & Sisters
My name is Joanne Sullivan. I have worked in the postal service and been a Union member
for over 34 years. I served for 12 years as a steward, 6 years as clerk craft director and many
years as an arbitration advocate for all crafts. I possess a vast knowledge and ability to both
comprehend and apply contract language. I have also participated in negotiating the last two
local contracts
Our local contract was once considered one of the strongest and most progressive in the
country. I want to see that strength restored. That is why I’m asking for your vote for
President. Our contracts can only have strength if our local officers enforce them. Over the
last three years, there has been a rapid decline in our contract. This is directly related to our
officer’s willingness to “make deals” with management over bids, holidays, overtime and
seniority rights.
I have always thought that the hard-fought, negotiated language of our contracts should not
be dealt away. That philosophy is not shared by the local officers. I believe this trend needs
to be reversed…and quickly. The local membership cannot afford officers that put
themselves above the membership. We cannot afford officers that evoke “management’s
rights” more often than management. We cannot afford officers that argue more with the
membership than they ever have with management.
We, the membership, have two very distinct directions ahead of us. Our vote empowers us
to choose the path on which we will proceed. The last three years have demonstrated the
deterioration of the membership under the current administration. My vote will be not to
allow the further erosion our memberships’ rights, but to reclaim them. Vote for me for
change. Vote for me for strength.
In Solidarity,
Joanne Sullivan
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CHRIS “SHORTY” MORRISON
Candidate
for President
I have been an active member of this local for my entire career, from Steward to President. I
have always strived to work together for the best interest of our membership. My goal has
always been to serve our members. I believe in the enforcement of our contract!
Three years ago I was elected Vice President. Within four months of the election our
President took ill causing him to retire. I then assumed the responsibility of President with a
strong work ethic. The Local suffered the loss of our beloved long time secretary. I met the
unprecedented challenges these circumstances provided. Since the last election I have
attended every Union meeting. With the Maintenance Craft Director, the Motor Vehicle
Director, and the Clerk Craft Director we began to tackle the day to day issues affecting our
members with unity. There was new contractual language that created new classifications of
employees such as NTFTs and PSEs that raised many issues which I addressed. My ultimate
goal has been the creation of career employees while protecting the contractual rights of our
current employees. Clerk employees were excessed and all were afforded retreat rights. I
traveled extensively to our Area offices as well as stations and branches to ensure they were
fairly represented and not lost in the shadow of the NDC. I have always made myself
available to our members. Under my leadership grievances are heard in arbitration in months
instead of years. I also had the fiduciary responsibility of getting the treasury of our
member’s money back under control. I am happy to report this effort resulted in an increase
of our treasury from $10,000.00 to $105,000.00, keeping our Local fiscally and viably
sound.
I ask for your support.
Vote strength through solidarity and experience!!
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JAMES LEE
Candidate
for Vice-President
Dear APWU Local 497 Members,
My name is James Lee and I am running for the position of Vice President. After my
military service, I have worked for over thirty years at the U.S.P.S. and have been a union
member from the start. For 24 years I worked as a clerk and then went into Maintenance as a
custodian and am currently a maintenance mechanic.
As for my union activity, I have been involved in many aspects. I was elected to office as
the Voluntary Benefit Plan, ABA plan, and the area local Safety and Health Representative. I
have also been on many other various committees; 1767 safety, Labor Management Safety
and Health and Grievance Review committees, etc.
For the people who know me already, you know there is no love lost between management
and myself and for those who don’t, I just want to say that I have battled management on
every level of the grievance procedure. I have helped members with EEO’s, workman comps,
and all areas of safety and health.
I have seen many changes over the years, some positive, but mostly negative and it
always seems to come at the expense of the craft employees. Management loves to quote
Article 3; their right to mismanage and do what they want. I think that they should always be
reminded of all the other articles that say they can’t.
If you think that the officers in place now are looking after you and your future, I ask you
to please vote them back into office, but if not please vote for the change. I’m James Lee and
I’m running for Vice President and I would appreciate your vote. Thank you for your time.
In Union Solidarity
James Lee
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DEAN P. SMITH
Candidate
for Vice-President
It is the right of every member to cast their vote for the candidate(s) they believe would
best represent them, and the interests of the Union.
I urge all members to gather as much information as possible as to the attributes and
qualifications of those running for office. Find out their position on issues that concern you.
It should be noted that in addition to a Local Officers election year, it is also a National
Contract year. This means that upon securing a new National Contract, the Union Locals
around the country will be headed to the negotiating table with Management concerning each
Local’s Local Memorandum of Understanding (LMOU).
The last time this occurred in Local 497 was the late summer of 2011. (2009-2012 Local
administration) At that time the officers of the Union stymied Management’s attempt to gut
the NDC/PDC/MSS LMOU. In the end there were no changes to that LMOU.
In the Associate Offices that Local 497 represents there were only minor changes to their
LMOU’s, none of which negatively impacted the members.
Make no mistake about it, Postal Management will make a renewed, and more vigorous,
effort to strip away the rights you were granted in these LMOUs.
That said, I would like to ask your consideration in my run for the Office of Executive
Vice-President. A short list of tangible qualifications to start your considerations.
1) Bachelor of Science Wildlife Biology Umass, Amherst 1977
2) Union Steward Maintenance Department Diamond International Thorndike, Ma.
United Papermakers Union
3) 24 years as Maintenance Steward Local 497 APWU
4) 15 years as an Arbitration Advocate for Local 497 APWU
5) 1 term (2009-2012) as Executive Vice-President of Local 497 APWU
Last, I implore you, exercise your right to vote!
Dean P. Smith
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BRENDA I. MARTINEZ
Candidate
for Secretary
Dear Union Sisters and Brothers,
My name is Brenda I. Martinez. I have worked in the United States Postal Service
for 23 years. During those years, I have held many bid positions. I’ve worked as a casual,
transitional, ptf clerk, a PSM clerk, FSM Clerk, air records processor, and I currently hold a
bid position as a general office clerk on T-3 in the main lobby at the Springfield NDC.
Before bidding to T-3, I held a T-1 general office clerk position. I have come into contact
with the majority of you either in person, or maybe I’ve called you for overtime.
Some of my duties as a general office clerk include clerical, filing, answering
phone calls, making phone calls, creating and maintaining files, typing, and interacting with
employees and management. I pride myself in having a pleasant, efficient and professional
manner. I always try to conduct myself in a way that is helpful to anyone who needs
assistance from this office. In addition to being able to type proficiently (45+ words per
minute), I also know stenography.
I believe my skill sets will prove to be an enormous asset to this local, especially
during local negotiations. (This is the time period in which the local leadership would hold
meetings to secure our rights at the local level). “Our rights” include such negotiated items
as seniority, overtime and holidays.
I have been an active member of the American Postal Workers union for over 21
years. I have exercised my rights to the grievance process and hope that you all do the same.
I welcome the opportunity to serve you, and the membership in the Secretary position, and
would greatly appreciate your vote.
In Solidarity,
Brenda I. Martinez
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STUART KIBBE
Candidate
for Secretary
Brothers and sisters of Local 497 we are currently at an important time for the APWU.
Nationally - it's contract negotiations, and locally - it's election time. Both require our utmost
attention, concern, and most importantly, participation. Please spend time empowering
yourself by learning the facts of the negotiations and the records surrounding each candidate
in the election.
I've been an MPE mechanic in the BMC for 30 years. I've been a steward on tour three for
over 2 decades representing multiple occupational groups with my tongue and pen. In 2004 I
formed and co-chaired the Local's Committee on Political Action fundraising arm with Joe
Casagranda. Over $12,000 was raised, a first for the Local. An organizing effort to sign nonmembers ran concurrently, and to date I believe I've had a hand in signing 18 new members.
In 2005 I co-facilitated the Maintenance Skills Development Program for the Local. Over a
four year period, five- twelve week classes were completed resulting in the promotions of 45
employees. Another first for the local.
I held the position of Executive Board at Large Member from 2009 to 2013. I served the
Local in that capacity attending E-board meetings and applying prudence and sound decision
making to better the working conditions and monetary issues affecting the members of the
Local. I have attended all but 3 membership meetings since 2009.
In February 2013 I was appointed to the position of Secretary and currently hold the
position. I have set agenda and recorded minutes at monthly Labor/Management,
Membership, and Executive Board meetings. I have succeeded in multiple amendments to the
Locals’ Constitution to better serve and protect the members. If elected I will use my
experience representing the Local at the upcoming local negotiations.
VOTE STRENGTH THROUGH SOLIDARITY AND EXPERIENCE.
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DAVE SARNACKI
Candidate for Maintenance Craft Director
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Election season is here and I seek your support for the position of Maintenance Craft
Director. I currently act not only as your director, but as steward, step 2 designee, and
Arbitration Advocate. Proficiency as your director is greatly attributed to training and
experience.
I have been certified by national for basic arbitration training as well as
advanced arbitration training. My training also includes handbooks and manuals that a
maintenance director needs to be well versed in. The contract serves as the trunk of the tree,
but handbooks and manuals serve as its many leaves and branches. When our former
National Business Agent took ill, I was asked by National to assume his duties. National also
appointed me Chairman of the Maintenance Resolution’s Committee for the National
Convention. I have acted as a technical assistant in arbitrations at the request of two NBAs. I
schedule all local arbitrations, resulting in grievances being arbitrated expeditiously. The
local has seen unparalleled success through the Arbitration process. Currently high liability
MS-47 cases are awaiting arbitration for the NDC and MSS. The past few years presented
challenges never before experienced, starting with the excessing events. Springfield was one
of the only facilities in the country that underwent excessing and not one employee was
excessed outside the facility. I challenged the 2012 staffing package and took LWOP to meet
with the Northeast Area. This staffing grievance garnered the attention of National which led
to my participation in the National dispute. The recent changes in maintenance management
has proven the road ahead to be challenging as we battle fights such as staffing and the
disregard of custodial seniority rights. An effective Maintenance Craft Director not only
requires contractual knowledge but also backbone. Vote Strength through solidarity and
experience.
In Solidarity,
Dave Sarnacki
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SHAUN HEADY
CANDIDATE FOR MAINTENANCE CRAFT DIRECTOR
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
My name is Shaun Heady, I'm an Electronic Technician on Tour 1 in the NDC and I'm
running for the position of Maintenance Craft Director of APWU Local 497. I feel compelled
to run for this position and give you a choice in this election. I want to represent all
occupational groups within Maintenance at all times. I believe the contract should be adhered
to at all times, that simply, it is in black and white, and Management be forced to follow the
contract.
There have been too many compromises and deals with Management with our
Maintenance Craft always getting less than we should. When Management has made a
mistake or wanted to do something with an occupational group, they have attacked other
groups such as MPE's, MM7's, BME's, etc., whether they wanted these actions or not. They
then traded these actions for what they really wanted. There is nothing wrong with making
the occasional deal if you get in return items of lasting value, but trading for items they didn't
really want is foolish, and trading constantly encourages violations and feelings of
harassment by Management.
Yes, my opponent has done good at times, helping individuals or groups, but also, has
negated that good by cutting deals, many times getting us less than what we should or
nothing at all, and giving the impression of helping himself or friends. He will cite my lack of
experience, but experience, isn't everything without a vision and understanding of what is at
stake, and the unwillingness to compromise integrity. I plan to assemble a team of stewards
you can have confidence in and that we act as a team. I will rely on their experience and
judgment to make the best decisions on your behalf.
In Solidarity,
Shaun Heady
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DEBORAH KOSCIELSKI
Candidate for Research And Education Director
Hello APWU members,
My name is Deborah Koscielski. I have been employed by the USPS since December of 1988.
I have been actively involved with this local since 1991.
I am very familiar with the grievance process.
The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 is my specialty. I have helped countless employees
with their FMLA certification.
My idea for this local is to completely change the steward’s office to make easier for stewards
to do a good job with their grievances.
The binders full of information in this office should be put on to discs. What is old and
irrelevant should be thrown out.
It is my belief that every steward should be required to spend at least twenty hours a month in
the steward’s office. Even if it’s just to check in and ask of there are any changes or
developments that every steward should be aware of.
This shouldn’t be just a paycheck that people expect to receive. It is both embarrassing and
shameful to keep steward’s on that are not willing to at least want to help their fellow steward’s
out.
I believe that the research and education director of this local should be able to get along and
communicate with craft directors of this local enough to go to them and say “hey he or she is
not willing to earn” or “hey this steward is not willing to pull his or her own weight in the
steward’s office”.
All stewards of this local should have someone to help them along and give them the necessary
tools to do good grievances.
One of my favorite quotes by John F. Kennedy is “leadership and learning are indispensable to
each other:”.
I would appreciate your vote on May 7, 2015
In Solidarity
Deborah I. Koscielski
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TERESA CANTARA
Candidate for Research And Education Director
HELLO,
PLEASE ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF, MY NAME IS TERESA
CANTARA. I AM AN EXPEDITER AT THE SPRINGFIELD NDC. I HAVE 20 YEARS
WORKING FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE & AS A UNION MEMBER. I ORIGINALLY
STARTED AS A PART TIME FLEXIBLE AT THE ALBANY P&DC. I QUICKLY
BECAME A FULL TIME REGULAR. AFTER SIX YEARS IN ALBANY WORKING
ON THE FSM 1000, FSM 100 & THE DBCS’S. I TRANSFERRED TO L&DC IN
SPRINGFIELD & EVENTUALLY CAME TO THE NDC AS AN EXPEDITER. I AM
VERY ACTIVE IN MY COMMUNITY, WHERE I VOLUNTEER AT THE LOCAL FOOD
PANTRY & THRIFT STORE. I ALSO ASSIST WITH THE SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM
& AM ACTIVE IN THE TOWN WOMENS CLUB.
I AM CURRENTLY SEEKING THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH & EDUCATION. A
FEW OF YOU MAY WONDER, ‘WELL WHAT DOES THAT ENTAIL?’ IT IS A
POSITION THAT REQUIRES TRAINING OF STEWARDS ON A CONTINUOUS BASE,
EDUCATION OF PERTINANT CONTRACTUAL ISSUES, SUCH AS FMLA, MILITARY
CLAIMS AND NATIONAL CONTRACT CHANGES, RELEVANCE BEING
CONCENTRATED ON LONG TIME UNION MEMBERS AS WELL AS PSE’S. I
BELIEVE THAT IT IS OF UPMOST IMPORTANCE THAT STEWARDS HAVE THE
BEST TRAINING & SUPPORT AVAILABLE, AS THEY ARE OUR FIRST LINE OF
DEFENSE OF OUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS. I BELIEVE THIS POSITION HAS NOT
BEEN FULLY UTILIZED.
I AM AN AVID READER & VERY CURIOUS. I LOVE A CHALLANGE AND I
AM NOT AFRAID OF HARD WORK. I HAVE WORKED ALL TOURS & WILL MAKE
MYSELF TO ALL. I KNOW I CAN DO A GOOD JOB REPRESENTING YOU! I HOPE
YOU VOTE FOR ME & BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR UNION.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION,
TERESA CANTARA
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DOYLE MALONI
Candidate for Executive Board Member At Large
(over 50 members)
No article submitted to the Ballot Committee
American Postal Workers Union
2015 SCHOLARSHIP
GUIDELINES
Springfield, MAssachusetts Areal
Local 497
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and ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN POSTAL 2015-2016
WORKERS - Jim
ACCIDENT
BENEFIT
Bob Caracciolo Annual Scholarships
1). The scholarship announcement, application and guidelines will be mailed each year to all
Dear Members,
Local
and State Presidents and ABA Board of Directors, no later than March of each year.
The
announcement and application will also be printed in the ABA Quarterly News Digest as well
The Springfield MA Local will make available two (2) $1000.00 scholarships
asfor
posted
on the official
ABA website. The deadline for returning the scholarship application will
the scholastic
years 2015-2016.
be set forth by the ABA.
1. The applicant must be a member of Springfield, MA area Local or dependant of.
2). All entrants must submit a completed application which will be verified by their local or
2. To be eligible the applicant must be a full time student.
state president or by the ABA home office. Properly completed applications will be entered
3. The applicant’s name may be entered into the drawing only once per year.
into a drawing for a one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarship. Entrants must be a
graduating
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questions
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Scholarship will be drawn at the June 18, 2015 monthly membership meeting.
3).The
The
scholarship award is limited to a one time amount of one thousand dollars, ($1,000).
Two
scholarships
be awarded
per calendar
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return yourwill
scholarship
application
form no year.
later then June 10, 2015.
Mail application to APWU Local 497,
4). The scholarship drawings1124
will be
held at the ABA home office no later than June of each
Berkshire Avenue Springfield, MA 01151
year. These drawings will be strict “luck of the draw”, meaning the entrants pulled are the
or give to an Officer or Steward
winners. No preferential treatment will be given to any entrant. All applicants will be
a random
number for drawing. The winners will be drawn from amongst all
assigned
Student’s
Name:
applicants and notified by certified mail.
Student’s Address:
5). Scholarships will be paid directly to the school that has been designated on each
application.
Each winner will also be required to submit an acceptance letter and
winnersName
of College:
photograph accompanied by a biography which will appear in an issue of the ABA Quarterly News
Course Study:
Digest.
6).
National
Director Name:
will coordinate the scholarship program with the authority to settle
The Union
Member’s
any or all eligibility requirements or disputes that may arise.
Signature:
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ABA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
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1). The scholarship announcement, application and guidelines will be mailed each year to all Local and State Presidents and ABA Board of Directors, no later than March of each year. The announcement and application will also be printed in the ABA Quarterly News Digest as well as posted on the official ABA website. The deadline for returning the scholarship application will be set forth by the ABA.
2). All entrants must submit a completed application which will be verified by their local or state president or by the ABA home office. Properly completed applications will be entered into a drawing for a one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarship. Entrants must be a graduating high school senior who is the son, daughter or legal ward of a member of the ABA.
3). The scholarship award is limited to a one time amount of one thousand dollars, ($1,000). Two scholarships will be awarded per calendar year. 4). The scholarship drawings will be held at the ABA home office no later than June of each year. These drawings will be strict “luck of the draw”, meaning the entrants pulled are the winners. No preferential treatment will be given to any entrant. All applicants will be assigned a random number for drawing. The winners will be drawn from amongst all applicants and notified by certified mail.
5). Scholarships will be paid directly to the school that has been designated on each winners application. Each winner will also be required to submit an acceptance letter and photograph accompanied by a biography which will appear in an issue of the ABA Quarterly News Digest.
6). The National Director will coordinate the scholarship program with the authority to settle any or all eligibility requirements or disputes that may arise.
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JOE CASAGRANDA
Candidate for Executive Board Member At Large
(over 50 members)
Dear APWU Local 497 Brothers and Sisters
I am seeking your vote for Executive Board member in the upcoming election. I have been a
strong union member for my entire career which began in 1994. Since 1997, I have been an
APWU member and have attended our Local’s meetings regularly. Although I have not
pursued an elected position in the past I have been a very active participant in our Local. I
had served as an alternate steward and as an interim sergeant at arms. I ran, with Stu Kibbe,
an organizational drive to educate and sign non-members to our Local and a very successful
COPA fund drive. I ask all members to be active and informed in regards to National
Contract negotiations as well as in our Local elections.
Seek out information on all
candidates and make informed decisions on who you want representing you in the upcoming
term. I value loyalty and integrity and that is what I will bring to the position of Executive
Board member at Large. Loyalty to our Local and its membership and integrity in all
decisions made in executing my duties.
I plan on using my right to vote for a loyal
experienced team to keep our Local strong and unified against management’s attempts to
undermine what we have gained through collective bargaining.
representing you and I ask for your vote.
Yours in solidarity,
Joe Casagranda
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PETE MOORADD
Candidate for Executive Board Member At Large
(over 50 members)
Why would you vote Pete Mooradd for Executive Board Member at Large? Of the
four candidates I have the most experience and consistent dedication to the Union. As I was
taught by former President Ken Fitzpatrick, “it is all about the membership.” In order to best
serve the membership, I need your vote.
Work Experience: Started as a Casual, became a Custodian then a Mechanics Helper,
later promoted to Mechanic and currently Electronic Technician.
Union Experience: Steward for almost twenty years, Accident Benefit Representative,
Executive Board Member at Large, Web Master, served on the Ballot Committee, Craft
Director, designed the Office Network. It has been my honor to be your representative on the
Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council where I have been elected as a Vice President. When
there has been need, I have stepped forward.
The Executive Board consists of thirteen members who are empowered to conduct all
business of the local between membership meetings. In order to represent people you must
be in attendance. Over the past fifteen years I have missed less than five membership
meetings excluding the times I was offsite training. Many times I have voiced opposition to
motions that I felt were not in our best interest.
Over the years there have been many different officers in this local. Some of these
officers hated one another but having worked with them all taught me a lot. I have argued
with most of them and discussed issues with almost all of them. When push came to shove I
have stepped up and done what I could for the betterment of the local. It’s all about what is
best for all members.
Thank you for your consideration and please vote Pete Mooradd Executive Board
Member at Large.
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Candidates for Delegate to National APWU
Convention
CHRIS MORRISON
ENID RIVERA
JOANNE SULLIVAN
JOE CASAGRANDA
JUSTIN BRIGGS
PETE MOORADD
TARA BEAUDOIN
LANZO
DOYLE MALONI
CHARLIE MORIN
STUART KIBBE
DAVID LANZO
DAVID SARNACKI
TIM KUZDZAL
JAMES LEE
JIM LONG
RICH PEABODY
DEAN SMITH
JOHN DODGE
GAIL DEMAS
LORRAINE METHOT
TERESA CANTARA
SHAUN HEADY
RUSS EVANS
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Candidates for Delegate to Mass State APWU
Convention
CHRIS MORRISON
ENID RIVERA
JOANNE SULLIVAN
JOE CASAGRANDA
JUSTIN BRIGGS
PETE MOORADD
CHARLIE MORIN
DOYLE MALONI
STUART KIBBE
RICH PEABODY
DAVID LANZO
DEAN SMITH
TARA BEAUDOIN
LANZO
JOHN DODGE
DAVID SARNACKI
TIM KUZDZAL
JAMES LEE
JIM LONG
GAIL DEMAS
LORRAINE METHOT
TERESA CANTARA
SHAUN HEADY
RUSS EVANS
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