Making Movies in Boston, AKA - WINTER 2008 - Teamsters Local 25 (2024)

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8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 2 8 14 VISIT THE Left Lane In This Issue | Winter 2008 22 12 The “Left Lane” is the name of the new Teamsters Local 25 Store, which is housed in the Day Room at the headquarters at 544 Main FEATURES DEPARTMENTS Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts. 8 Full Steam Ahead 2 Business Agent Reports The store features a select number at UPS Freight 10 Calendar of different items offered on a sea- Thousands of Workers Join sonal basis: shirts, hats, jackets and Teamsters from Coast to Coast 16 TeamstersCare sweatshirts. There will also be spe- 18 Organizing cialty items available throughout 12 Hollywood East the year. Boston is Getting the Reputation 20 Blood Bank as “Hollywood East” The store will be open from 8 a.m. 24 Stewards Spotlight to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, 14 Local 25 Supports 26 Pensioners and one hour before and one hour after the monthly meetings. Governor’s Casino Plan 27 In Memoriam The Casino Plan Would Address The store will accept cash, Many Challenges Facing the State 28 Retiree Chapter News credit card or debit card. For more information call 22 Local 25 Raises $170,000 (617) 241-9687 to Fight Autism Autism Gala a Success The Spokesman Mark A. Harrington Secretary-Treasurer Philip H. Mallett Recording Secretary Sean M. O'Brien, President/Principal Officer Tim Madden Trustee Robert Fabrizio Business Agent George Slicis Business Agent Dave Pietroforte Business Agent John A. Murphy Jackie Addison John Jay Manley Tom Mari Bob McAllister Steven R. Sullivan Vice President/ Trustee Trustee Business Agent Business Agen Director of Organizing Business Agent and Government Affairs Statement of Ownership, Management & Circulation Date of Filing: Location of Office: Ownership: Paid and/or requested Total Distribution: January 7, 2008 544 Main Street Local 25 Teamsters Union Circulation: None 15,000 Title of Publication: Boston, MA 02129 544 Main Street Boston, Free Distribution Copies not Distributed: The Spokesman Total: 15,000 MA 02129 by Mail: 14,348 652 (office use..etc) Frequency of Issue: Editor & Managing Total # Copies: 15,000 Free Distribution Quarterly Editor: Sean M. O’Brien Outside the Mail: 652

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 3 Message from the President Dear Brothers and Sisters: Although we are only about a quarter of the way into 2008, things have been very busy so far this year. In early February, after weeks of intense negotiations, ballots for the National Master Freight Agreement were counted. I’m proud to say that our freight members voted 430 to 72 to ratify the national contract and 427 to 72 to ratify the New England Supplement. Our freight members realize that the industry is facing very difficult times, and that this contract will provide them with job security and benefit protec- tions for the next five years. National Freight Division Director Tyson Johnson called the agreement a “landmark contract,” and I agree. I want to thank all our freight members who got involved in the contract campaign, and I’d also We need to create like to thank Vice President John Murphy for all his hard work during negotiations. more family-wage Another great campaign, the UPS Freight campaign, got off to a winning start here in New England. I’m proud to report that Local 25 was one of seven regional local unions to submit cards to the arbitrator. jobs in the Bay Our members have now been certified and contract negotiations were under way at press time. Our members are among more than 8,000 workers who have submitted cards in this historic campaign. State—more It was great seeing many of you on Saturday, March 8 for our “Light Up the Night” gala for autism at Teamster jobs so the Boston Convention Center. More than 800 people attended and we raised nearly $175,000 in the fight against autism, a brain development disorder. I thank everyone who came out to the gala to sup- that families will port such a worthy cause. have a fighting If you’ve been to the movies recently, you know Boston has become an increasingly popular place for Hollywood productions. Some are saying Boston is getting the reputation as “Hollywood East.” chance.” The Teamsters Local 25 Movie Crew is instrumental in the success of the Boston film industry. We con- tinue to do our part to secure more movies in Massachusetts and more in Boston specifically. We are –SEAN M. O'BRIEN achieving this without sacrificing any wages or working conditions, so that our members prosper along PRESIDENT/ with our reputation. I will continue to help build on this success so that Hollywood producers will con- PRINCIPAL tinue to speak highly of the Local 25 Movie Crew. This is good for all members of Local 25. OFFICER Finally, you have probably read or watched television reports about Gov. Deval Patrick’s support of building three destination casinos to be built in different regions of the state. We strongly support the governor’s plan, and we urge our members to do the same. The plan will cre- ate thousands of new jobs, many of which could be Teamster jobs—drivers, casino workers, hotel workers, etc. This is good for the economy and good for working families. Critics will be louder and louder as the plan gets scrutinized, but I urge you to weigh the pros and cons and carefully examine the need to create good-paying jobs in our troubled economy. It was just announced that union membership is down in Massachusetts, a very disturbing development. We need to create more family-wage jobs in the Bay State—more Teamster jobs so that families will have a fight- ing chance. Fraternally, Sean M. O'Brien President/Principal Officer www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 1

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 4 Business Agent Dedicated to Our Local Union Members Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President and Mark Harrington Business Agent John Murphy I have concluded negotiations with the New Penn mechanics. Negotiations: We had set up a The package includes increases negotiation meeting on March to the foreman rate, tool 28 for our clerical members at allowance and reclassifying two DHL/Global, and we finalized mechanics to higher classifica- some dates to do the national tions which will result in significant pay increases for the agreement, which will take place April 23-30. Master individuals involved. We also picked up the NMFA wage Freight clerical negotiations will begin sometime in late and benefit package. April as well. I am also in negotiations with the majority of the oil- Freight: I was recently in Sarasota, Florida and Dallas related companies. We have more than 20 collective bar- with all the regional freight directors. We went over the gaining agreements with the respective companies. We are role of the utility man, as Yellow Freight will put together striving to maintain our top standing in this industry in the first Change of Operation, which will affect the New terms of compensation and working conditions. I want to England area. We just added a new position of tanker thank all the stewards and negotiating teams who are man at our Boston Tow group, which will pay $27.50 per assisting me in those talks. hour and have all benefits under our contract. I have been appointed to the Eastern Region Carhaul I was in New Orleans at the end of March to discuss negotiating committee by General President Jim Hoffa the possiblity of extending line haul and subcontracting and I look forward to serving on that committee. The work for our UPS/Cartage members. carhaul contract will be quite a challenge as the two largest DHL: The DHL negotiations are over and Business companies, Allied and Performance Transportation, con- Agent Mari and I were in Sarasota for the two-person tinue to struggle financially. committee. This local union is supporting the agreement I have recently been given a new assignment by 100 percent because we believe that it is the best deal for President Sean O’Brien. I am now representing Aggregate all our members, it protects our supplemental condi- Industry’s cement drivers and yard personnel at their three tions, language and benefits. I wrapped up the DHL locations. I look forward to this opportunity. I would like Clerical in late March. to acknowledge members at the two companies I am giv- Public Services Division: Negotiations for our ing up—Sonepar/ Northeast Electrical. I enjoyed the great Massport Service Maintenance employees will start the challenge those companies presented. We were able to first week in May. We are planning a steward meeting achieve first contracts in both those battles. I will never next month with our workers’ compensation lawyer. We forget our great victory at Northeast where we withstood a will have dinner and talk about how to protect our mem- lockout, replacement workers and constant harassment by bers’ rights. Also, there will be a fundraiser for Michael the Canton police only to emerge victorious with a strong Leahy’s family at Florian Hall in Dorchester on May 23, contract. from 7 p.m. to midnight. The tickets are $25 and there I want to thank the members for their continued will be raffles and an auction, plus other entertainment. support. Credit Union: Our credit union staff has been talking to many members this winter about their finances. Many members get pressured at car dealers and sign for high- rate financing. In the last year the credit union refi- nanced more car loans than new car loans. We lowered 2 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 5 Reports members’ interest rates by an average of 5 percent. airline mechanics in preparation for their negotiations We also talked to members whose adjustable rate later this year. mortgages were spiraling out of control. We refinanced I attended a summit in Washington, D.C. on aircraft them and allowed them to sleep at night, so as not to maintenance outsourcing. This is a major concern to not worry about losing their homes. only the Teamsters but also the Business Travelers Coalition The federal government is expected to lower the and the general flying public. The airlines have gone from prime rate even more. Today we offer a prime minus one outsourcing less than 33 percent of the maintenance of percent for life home equity. With a half point additional their planes in 1994 to more than 67 percent in 2006. The cut, this would bring our rate to 4.5 percent. This rate is biggest concern is that these outside repair stations in for- very competitive and gives you, as a Teamster, the edge to eign countries and here at home do not meet the same FAA keep the cost of spring home improvement projects low. certifications and security guidelines as the fully FAA certi- So, take advantage of this Teamster benefit and talk to fied stations here in the U.S. Our goal is to ensure safety and Ritchie or someone from the credit union about how security and that all repair stations live up to the highest they can help you! standards as required by the FAA. Business Agent Business Agent Bob McAllister George Slicis We closed out 2007 with our I have recently ratified the most successful Toys for Tots Lindenmeyr Munroe contract Campaign ever. We received in the North Reading facility. more than $23,000 in cash dona- The members are now in the tions from our members and Teamsters Health and Welfare, vendors as well as thousands which is a big savings for them more in toy donations. Thanks to all who donated and to and a better plan than the company was offering. We were all the stewards who took up collections at their work sites. also able to get the company to merge both the Franklin Special thanks to retirees Joe Conti, Kevin Lally, Billy facility and North Reading facility under one contract Grubbs and Tom Godfrey who volunteered every day pro- now ending at the same time. The members also received cessing and delivering all the toys. Because of the members signing bonuses and increases in pension contributions of Teamsters Local 25, thousands of local children had toys and wages. I would like to thank President Sean O’Brien under the tree on Christmas morning. and Business Agent Robert Fabrizio for their help in get- The town of Norwell school custodians ratified a new ting the deal done and thank the members who voted 100 three-year contract that increased wages and benefits. percent in favor of the agreement. Thanks to Steward Gene Lassonde for his persistence. I have also started proposals with Crown Linens out of This is shaping up to be a very busy year. I am currently South Boston and have put together a package and will be in negotiations with Manfi Leasing for the Stop & Shop dri- starting negotiations soon with the company. vers addendum to the NMFA. I am also in talks with Stop A proposal meeting was held for Good Humor- & Shop for the fleet mechanics, Di Silva Trans and Manfi Breyers and I have put the package together for that group Walpole Division. and we hope to start negotiations soon with the company. I will be opening up talks with Hertz and National I have also had a proposal meeting with Delaney Car Rentals as well as St. Michael’s Cemetery soon. Linens out of Watertown and have put together a pack- Contract surveys are also going out to the Continental age for the members and will be starting negotiations www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 3

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 6 Business Agent Reports with the company soon. Business Agent Sudbury 911 proposals are done as well and I will be Robert Fabrizio starting negotiations with the town soon. I also attended the UPS NEAGPC in Florida with Happy New Year! I hope everyone President Sean O’Brien to review the new contract language had a safe and happy holiday season. before they print the new contract. We also went over new I would like to take this oppor- rules and new rates for the New England panel. Once again, I tunity to thank all of you who would like to thank all of my stewards for the great job that donated either a toy for a needy they do every day in the workplace family or your time in helping out to make this past year’s Toys for Tots drive a huge success. I would also like to give a special “thank you” to Retiree Chapter Business Agent President Joe Conti and all the retirees for their tireless work Tom Mari on behalf of the Toys for Tots campaign. Without them we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish what we did this year, I have many contracts expiring and in previous years. They are truly our biggest asset. in the next four months. I will be I am happy to report that in January, after only two days of negotiating with the Boston Herald, negotiations with the newly organized Peter Pan Bus Lines, I Boston Globe, Melrose school reached a tentative agreement for the mechanics and washers. administrators, town of Winthrop The members unanimously ratified the contract on January clerical, town of Saugus 911, UMass 26, 2008. The workers received increases in wages, along with police departments in Boston and Lowell, and with the city of overtime after eight hours, company-paid training for the Cambridge, where I represent more than 300 members. mechanics and a tool allowance. I was also able to join them to I am currently in negotiations with the newly organized the current driver’s contract. Welcome to these new members. Kraft Power Corporation, which is a group of generator Contract negotiations at Kiessling Transit (MBTA’s “The mechanics. This contract should be wrapped up in the Ride”) are nearly complete and I am confident that talks will beginning of April. Negotiations are also under way with be completed within the next couple of meetings. the city of Woburn department heads. This contract is final- I have already started negotiating the Cohasset 911 dis- ly becoming a reality after more than a year of battling just patcher’s contract that ends in June. We have had several to allow these newly organized members the right to vote to meetings to date and more to come. become Teamsters. I am also pleased to announce I have I am preparing for negotiations with Romanow, Inc., a finished negotiations with the town of North Reading police corrugated cardboard company in Westwood, Massachusetts. department where I represent 27 proud police officers who We had our proposal meeting recently and I will be sitting ratified their contract unanimously on March 18. This con- down with Romanow management within the next month or tract has wage increases of more than 11.5 percent over two. The workers’ contract expires in May. three years. Contract-proposal surveys for Stop & Shop negotiations I was appointed to the DHL New England negotiating were mailed out to each member working in the Freetown, committee in September by President Sean O’Brien and Vice Massachusetts facility. A Spanish version was handed out to President John Murphy and I would like to thank them both each steward. It is very important that you fill them out and for having the confidence in me to allow this to happen. either mail them back to the hall or give them to your stew- These negotiations were hard fought and I am proud to ards. We want to hear from each and every one of you to tell report that our 500 members at DHL will be protected in the us what is important to you in this next contract. The con- workplace with strong language which is in the New England tract expires in April 2009, and it will be here before you supplement. This contract meant a lot to me because this is know it. also the company were I worked for 14 years before being I look forward with enthusiasm and confidence that this elected to office. This DHL contract is one that I am proud to year will be even better than last year. It is truly my honor and recommend to these members which I worked side by side privilege to be representing all of you in 2008. with for many years. Thank you. 4 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 7 Business Agent Business Representative Dave Pietroforte Gerry Godin As 2008 gets into full swing, I have I have been very busy these past been busy scheduling dates for several months working on either proposal meetings or negoti- behalf of the members. We’ve ations with numerous employers been very active in the building where the contracts are set to trades. For example, we took expire this year. steps recently to get seven mem- The units include Costa Fruit in Charlestown, Brigham’s bers hired on at Logan Airport. Also, President O’Brien ice cream in Arlington, U.S. Foods in Everett, Gilman and I are currently negotiating a project-labor agreement Brothers in Everett, Mystic Island Trans (Marshall’s ware- at the Weymouth air base. The Weymouth agreement will house) in Woburn, Minuteman Trans (Raytheon Missile help us reclaim the end-dump work that the Operating Division) and Millbrook Cold Storage in Somerville. Engineers had been doing. I want to thank all the employees at these locations who We were also successful inserting new language into pro- have helped me prepare for negotiations. Your involvement ject-labor agreements so that Teamsters will be doing the is critical in your success. I will do everything possible to fleet-fueling, portable toilets, delivery and pickup of rubbish address your top issues and concerns at the bargaining table. containers and related work in all upcoming construction Thanks to that same initiative, we were successful with projects. This will create dozens of new Teamster jobs. the contract campaigns at Arrow Paper in Wilmington and We’re also wrapping up the merger of the Construction at MS Walker in Norwood. Both contracts are five years in Health and Welfare Fund into Local 25’s Health and Welfare duration. The contracts contain increases in health, welfare Fund. This will improve benefits to our former Local 379 and pension contributions so that those benefits are protect- members and give them more stability against benefit cuts ed. We also won wage increases. Now, workers at these two that we would have been forced to make if this fund merger locations will have security locked in for the next five years. did not take place. That’s comforting given the recession that’s going on now. Last time I reported on the Watertown Public Works For the town of Acton 911 operators, negotiations got off Department contract negotiations, covering 45 members. track when the town’s manager resigned. The town is sup- Those negotiations are ongoing. posed to hire a new manager soon and negotiations should Members recently ratified two contracts that I helped move forward once that occurs. negotiate. In Newton, Laidlaw school bus workers ratified a As for arbitrations, I settled two cases recently with the contract that increases wages $4.60 over five years. The city of Everett in which the cases were settled and with- Laidlaw workers also won four additional paid holidays and drawn, resulting in both members receiving back pay cover- $600 in bonuses. This is a great contract. The contract covers ing suspended time. More importantly, their case files were 30 workers. At O.B. Hill Trucking in Allston, the 15 members cleared, giving them a clean slate. covered by the new three-year contract won wage and bene- At U.S. Foods, two cases are pending, and I will provide fit increases of $5 over the life of the contract. more details when those cases are resolved. I’m in the middle of negotiating about a dozen other Unfortunately, we had some bad news recently. Lilly contracts right now, including: Franklin Field Lumber in Transportation in North Reading closed after Ryder Boston; Arlington Coal and Lumber in Arlington; Brockway- Transportation purchased Lilly. Some of the 18 to 20 work- Smith in Andover; Waltham Lime and Cement in Waltham; ers transferred to union jobs under the jurisdiction of New England Mill Work in Boston; and Catalano Brothers Teamsters Local 170 in Worcester, while others went to work in Charlestown. for nonunion subsidiaries of Ryder. Others retired. With I’m excited about two new assignments I have—Praxair consolidation, these are the costs. We continue to do every- in Waltham, and Northeast Electrical in Canton. I’m no thing possible to help the members who worked at Lilly. longer the agent at Boston Sand, Gravel and Aggregate I look forward to working with many of you during the Industries, but I want to thank the steward and members for next several, crucial months. all their support. www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 5

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 8 Teamsters Ratify National Freight Contract Five-Year Pact Secures Jobs Freight members from Local 25 did their part in the over- “This contract provides a more secure future for the whelming ratification of the 2008-2013 National Master 70,000 Teamsters covered by the NMFA and their fami- Freight Agreement (NMFA) that protects existing lies,” said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President. Teamster jobs, maintains a strong wage and benefit pack- The NMFA was ratified by a 67-percent margin. age and provides new language to allow the largest union- The strong gains include record employer health, wel- ized carriers a chance to better compete, which will give fare and pension contribution increases of $5 per hour Teamsters more job security. over the life of the agreement, and wage increases of $2.20 “I am proud of our Local 25 members, who voted 430 per hour and 5.5 cents per mile over the life of the agree- to 72 to ratify the national contract and 427 to 72 to ratify ment, including 50 cents per hour in the first year. That’s the New England Supplement,” said Sean M. O’Brien, an average increase of 3.9 percent in wage and benefit- Local 25 President. “Our members realized that the con- contribution increases. tract will protect their jobs, especially during this very dif- The union also maintained the COLA, or cost-of-liv- ficult economic environment.” ing adjustment, which kept wages up with inflation by “This is a landmark contract because we won many providing an additional 10 cents per hour increase under economic gains despite this poor economy, and we have the current contract. The new language to help unionized taken steps to allow the largest unionized companies a companies compete allows the transfer of some long- better chance to compete against the nonunion competi- haul, dedicated rail traffic back to the road and creation tion,” said Tyson Johnson, Director of the Teamsters of a new classification, a “utility employee,” who can ser- National Freight Division. vice freight on a more expedited basis. 6 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 9 President O’Brien Gives Keynote Speech at AFL-CIO Futures Convention Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien was the keynote speaker at the first Massachusetts AFL-CIO Futures Convention on February 8, inspiring the attendees with the story of his rise to leader of New England’s largest Teamsters local union. Following its annual State of the Union Conference, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO held its first-ever Futures Convention for union members and leaders in their 20s and 30s. The goal of the convention was to bring together young members in the Massachusetts labor movement as a way to cultivate the next generation of labor leaders. In addition to hearing from President O’Brien, partici- pants listened to a panel of labor leaders who were part of the Frontlash Program in the 1980s. Frontlash was a nonprofit organization founded in 1968 to help minority and young people register to vote and to engage in voter education. The program folded in 1997. “I stand here before you today as the youngest President and Principal Officer in the 108-year histo- ry of Teamsters Local 25,” O’Brien told the gathering. “I am 35 years old and a fourth-generation Teamster. It is important for the delegates at this first Massachusetts AFL-CIO Futures Convention to be active in your union, volunteer for the various com- mittees, run for steward and run for the executive offices. You can make a difference.” On the Frontlash panel were state Sen. Steven Tolman; Steve Sullivan, Director of Organizing and Government Affairs for Teamsters Local 25; Bob Bower, political director of the Massachusetts AFL- CIO; George Noel, Director of the Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce Development; Rich Rogers, Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Boston Central Labor Council; and Bill Corley, Director of Top: Sean M. O’Brien Address Massachusetts AFL-CIO Futures Convention. Organizing for the International Brotherhood of Center: Steve Sullivan reminisces with members of the Frontlash Program. Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103. All were active Bottom: Teamsters Local 25 intern Ryan Daly at the Futures Convention in the labor movement as members of Frontlash in stands proud with Senator John F. Kerry (D-Mass). the 1980s. www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 7

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 10 Full Steam Ahead At UPS Freight Thousands of Workers Join Teamsters from Coast to Coast P atrick Kilduff, a driver at UPS Freight in Billerica, said he is very excited to be a new member of Local 25. A Fast Start To date, the majority of more than 9,700 UPS Freight workers have submitted named UPS Freight. Then, in 2006, at the Teamsters’ 27th Convention, union leaders announced “Local 25 President Sean O’Brien has cards. The new contract will cover these they had won a card-check agreement at stood by me and my coworkers for sever- workers. The union’s goal is to collect one location. A short time later, the union al years and now we will have our rights cards from a majority of 12,600 UPS announced that its campaign would kick and protections in writing,” Kilduff said. Freight workers nationwide. off in Indianapolis, under the jurisdiction “We’re ecstatic.” Negotiators won similar gains as the of Local 135. Kilduff and his coworkers were UPS Freight workers in Indianapolis Across the country, workers are excit- among the first UPS Freight drivers in the achieved. Those gains include an ed about the campaign. United States to sign and submit cards improved health care plan with lower Roy Smith, who signed a card to join seeking to join the union. costs, significant wage increases and get- Local 299 in Detroit and who began “Local 25 was among the group of ting paid overtime after working eight working at Overnite in March of 1992, seven locals here in New England to sub- hours a day or 40 hours a week. said he is happy that overtime is addressed mit cards, the first group to do so,” For half a century, workers at in the contract in Detroit. In Indianapolis, O’Brien said. “We’re excited to break Overnite have struggled to become workers won overtime after working eight ground in this historic campaign, and I Teamsters. The fight climaxed from hours a day or 40 hours a week. am honored to be serving on the UPS October 1999 until October 2002, when “We need the same overtime protec- Freight Negotiating Committee.” Overnite workers represented by the tions as the workers got in Indianapolis,” On March 30, the Local 25 workers Teamsters led an unfair labor practices Smith said. voted 25-0 to ratify their new contract. strike against the company, owned at the Although Smith is classified as a full- Local 25 President O’Brien helped negoti- time by Union Pacific railroad. time dockworker, he often works just five ate the contract and made sure the inter- In May 2005, UPS announced it was to six hours per shift and is then sent ests of the Billerica workers were acquiring Overnite for $1.25 billion home. addressed at the bargaining table. O’Brien from Union Pacific, laying the ground- “I would like to work at least eight also served on the National UPS work for today’s organizing campaign. hours per shift with overtime when it’s Negotiating Committee with Ken Hall, The Teamsters represent more than available,” Smith said. “Then maybe I Director of the Teamsters Package 238,000 workers at UPS, giving it lever- wouldn’t have to work two jobs. I hope Division. age at Overnite, which UPS soon the contract addresses this.” 8 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 11 Local 25 Member Develops Gentlemen at Boston Gym If you would like to make L ocal 25 member Kevin Kelleher Boston building. helps young men of the city of “What Kevin is doing for these kids is a monetary contribution Boston develop into “Gentlemen.” invaluable,” said Sean M. O’Brien, President to the Gentlemen’s Gym, Kelleher serves as treasurer for the and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local please make your check Gentlemen’s Gym Boxing Club of Boston. 25. “Kevin works 50 to 60 hours a week and donates his time and expertise to the gym payable to “Gentlemen’s His mission is to create a dynamic and safe environment where young people can learn on weekends. I wish we had more members Gym” and mail to: the art of boxing, develop like him.” Gentlemen’s Gym and appreciate the need for “The discipline and Kelleher and his good 8 Greenough Ave. self-discipline, and enjoy the friend David Smith, who rewards of developing and commitment of a are the head trainers, are Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 achieving individual goals. boxer gains respect lifelong boxers. Or call (781) 264-4140. “First and foremost, my from his peers.” “The boxer is by far goal is to help young men the most conditioned ath- grow and develop into –Kevin Kelleher lete in the world today. young gentlemen,” Kelleher The discipline and com- said. “We can accomplish this by helping mitment of a boxer gains respect from his them realize their potential, stay away from peers,” Kevin said. negative influences and learn the sport of Other union members help lead the boxing.” gym. The gym’s officers include: Kelleher is a resident of Boston’s • Kevin Kelleher, treasurer (Teamsters Jamaica Plain neighborhood and a 15-year Local 25); member of Teamsters Local 25 Motion • Neal Kelleher, project director Picture Division. Gentlemen’s Gym (Sheetmetal Workers Local 17); Boxing Club is open on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon • James McNally, secretary (Teamsters and located at 105 South Huntington Ave. Local 25); and Kevin Kelleher in Jamaica Plain. The gym borrows space • John White, equipment manager in the North American Indian Center of (Laborers Local 223).

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:16 PM Page 12 Calendar of Events March 16, 2008 General Membership Meeting 10 a.m. Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 March 17, 2008 St. Patrick’s Day Evacuation Day (Suffolk County) March 2008 March 21, 2008 Good Friday March 22, 2008 Blood Bank 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 (March is National Red Cross Month) March 23, 2008 Easter Sunday April 1, 2008 April Fools’ Day April 15, 2008 Income Tax Day April 19, 2008 Passover Begins at Sundown April 20, 2008 Passover General Membership Meeting 10 a.m. Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 April 2008 April 21, 2008 Patriot’s Day (observed) April 22, 2008 Earth Day April 23, 2008 Administrative Professionals Day April 24, 2008 Take Our Daughters to Work Day April 26, 2008 Blood Bank 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 May 1, 2008 Holocaust Remembrance Day May 3, 2008 Annual Hearing Screening Day for TeamstersCare Children 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Audiology Office @ TeamstersCare Medical Building in Charlestown May 5, 2008 Cinco De Mayo May 11, 2008 Mother’s Day May 17, 2008 Armed Forces Day May 2008 May 18, 2008 General Membership Meeting 10 a.m. Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 May 21, 2008 Red Cross Founded by Clara Barton in 1881 May 24, 2008 Blood Bank 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 May 26, 2008 Memorial Day (observed) May 29, 2008 John F. Kennedy Born 1917 10 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 13 Stepping Out... Clockwise (starting from top right): Larry Buechs retired from DHL after 38 years on the road; Ernie Johnson moving cars at Stoneham Ford in Stoneham, Massachusetts; Business Agent Robert Fabrizio and Retiree President Joe Conti sorting through toys during the Toys for Tots program in December 2007; Tom Hurley from Yellow Freight speaks at the National Master Freight ratification meeting in January 2008; Peter Avellone at the door of the “Left Lane,” the Teamsters Local 25 clothing store; Mike Little is all thumbs up before he embarks on his route at Yellow Freight. www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 11

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 14 Making Movies in Boston, AKA ★ HO L LY W O O D EAST ★ more about long-term job opportunities in the film industry. Deval Patrick became governor in 2007 and signed the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit Law on July 20, 2007. Also, former state legislator and movie producer Nick Paleologos was appointed the executive director of the Massachusetts Film Office. Keeping Standards High “We have done our part to secure more movies in Massachusetts and more specifically Boston, and we have done so by not forfeiting any wages or diminishing working conditions,” O’Brien said. “In 2008, our Motion Picture Division members are all highly professional and respect the work being conducted by the movie producers. Let’s say we are all rowing in the same direction.” T he Teamsters Local 25 Movie Crew has been instru- mental in the production of movies and television series in and around Boston since 1968, but under the lead- Paleologos is a graduate of Tufts University. He received his master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University. In 2007 he was the recipient of an honorary doc- ership of Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien, Boston is get- torate from the Boston Conservatory. A two-time Tony ting the reputation as “Hollywood East.” Award winning producer, Paleologos was also the recipient of Starting with the “Thomas Crown Affair” in 1968 to the an Emmy Award nomination for the HBO film, “In The Oscar-winning best picture “The Departed” in 2007, Local 25 Gloaming,” which marked the directorial debut of the late Teamsters have been paying the bills recently with an influx Christopher Reeve. His feature films include “Hurly Burly” of movies in Boston. Being dubbed Hollywood East by and “Ghosts of Mississippi.” Paleologos is a producer of both movie producers, Boston has a lot to offer. Why now? A new the London and Broadway productions of Ian Fleming’s clas- President of Teamsters Local 25, a new governor and a new sic, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” as well as its international executive director of the Massachusetts Film Office are the tour, which runs through 2008. key ingredients to the recent success. “Sean and I have formed a great partnership—we respect O’Brien became President and Principal Officer of each other’s interests in the film industry,” Paleologos said. “I Teamsters Local 25 in August 2006, and insisted that his Local hope we can celebrate a long and prosperous run of movies 25 Motion Picture Crew be more professional and think being produced in the commonwealth together.” 12 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 15 From left: Nick Paleologos, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Film Office, Sean O’Brien, President and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 25 and Jim Braude from New England Cable News. State Film Tax Credit Law The law signed by Gov. Patrick helps film companies. For tax- able years beginning on or after January 1, 2006 and before January 1, 2023, Massachusetts allows two credits for motion picture production companies who meet certain requirements. Production companies that incur at least $50,000 of produc- tion costs in the commonwealth are eligible for income and cor- porate excise tax credits equal to 25 percent of the total Massachusetts payroll for the production, excluding salaries of $1 million and higher. In addition, production companies whose Massachusetts production expenses exceed 50 percent of the total production cost receive an income and corporate excise tax credit of 25 percent of the total Massachusetts production expense. Production companies who spend more than $50,000 in Massachusetts production costs during a consecutive 12- month period are eligible for a sales tax exemption. www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 13

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 16 Local 25 in Full Support of Governor’s Plan In the wake of the defeat of Gov. Deval Patrick’s casino 100,000 jobs by 2010 and secure the commonwealth’s top bill in March, Local 25’s Executive Board has made the position in a global economy. decision to not support any legislators who voted against “Teamsters Local 25 is in full support of the gover- the casino bill. nor’s plan,” O’Brien said. “As far as we are concerned, the “We are actively soliciting candidates to run against casino bill is the only piece of legislation that organized members of the House who voted down the casino bill,” labor should be fighting for in the year 2008.” said Sean M. O’Brien, Local 25 President. Some say that Teamsters Local 25 has taken too hard a On September 17, 2007, Gov. Deval Patrick stance on this issue with members of the Massachusetts announced his decision to support the authorization of Legislature. three destination resort casinos to be built in different “Sean made the decision to only support candidates regions of the state, a plan that Local 25 leaders fully who are in favor of the Governor’s Casino Plan,” said support. Steven R. Sullivan, Local 25’s Director of Organizing and This initiative will result in tens of thousands of jobs Government Affairs “We have asked all legislators to put and ultimately create billions of dollars in new revenue their support of casinos in writing in order to for the commonwealth that would be dedicated to road receive a campaign contribution and field and bridge repair and construction and much needed support. We hope the rest of the labor property tax relief for more than a million Bay State unions will follow suit.” homeowners. However, the governor’s plan was defeated in the House 108-46. O’Brien sent a letter to the dozens of lawmakers who voted no, informing them about Local 25 soliciting candi- dates to challenge the incumbents. “Although we may not be 100 percent successful, I believe we will win some of the seats and make the rest spend money to protect their seats,” O’Brien wrote. Earlier, Patrick outlined the pros of his casino bill. “After thoroughly reviewing the arguments and the analysis on both sides of the issue, I believe authorizing three resort casinos will have significant economic benefits to Massachusetts,” Patrick said. “Done the right way, destination resort casinos can play a useful part, along with other initiatives in life sciences, renewable energy and education reform, in providing our commonwealth with sustainable, long-term economic growth.” The governor’s destination resort casino plan is another significant component of his strategy for ensuring the commonwealth’s eco- nomic strength and competitiveness. Along with his Life Sciences strategy, the Readiness Project, and the administration’s five-year cap- ital plan, the construction and operation of three resort casinos will help create more than 14 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 17 New England Teamsters Federal Credit Union The Board of Directors John A. Murphy Chairman Sean O'Brien 1st Vice Chairman Mark A. Harrington Treasurer Robert B. McAllister Secretary Ernest C. Sheehan, Jr John Perry Joseph Conti Robert F. Cullinane Tom Mari Supervisory Committee Gerald T. Godin Chairman Spring is Here Robert E. Bayusik Joseph J. Bairos You are the KING of your CASTLE. George Slicis It’s time to upgrade your THRONE! Alice Riley-King Start your home projects and additions now with our Home Equity Line. 4.25% APR* It’s a smart and easy way to get cash to: • Remodel your kitchen or bath, or add an addition • Consolidate your HIGH RATE credit card or other bills • Buy a car, finance an education or whatever you choose Call 1-800-343-7126 Ext. 36 for more details.

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 18 TeamstersCare Providing comprehensive health care to Teamsters and their families. Board of Trustees Teamsters Union 25 TeamstersCare Notes Change in Family Status…Marriage, Health Services & Insurance Plan Welcome! Divorce, Birth of a Child TeamstersCare welcomes new Employer Trustee All changes in family status, including divorce or Sean M. O’Brien Tom Ventura to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Ventura remarriage, must be reported to the TeamstersCare Union Co-Chairman works at Yellow Transportation and replaces Tom Member Services Office in Charlestown within 31 Wotring, who recently resigned. Mr. Ventura was days of the event. If you get divorced, a copy of the Mark A. Harrington appointed by the Transport Employers Association. divorce decree, which dictates the insurance cover- Union Trustee There are always an equal number of union and age obligation of the TeamstersCare member, must employer trustees overseeing TeamstersCare. be provided as well. It is important to remember John A. Murphy that any payment made on behalf of a dependent Union Trustee Please join us in welcoming Dr. Anissa Derrouche that has become ineligible is the responsibility of to the TeamstersCare Dental Staff in Charlestown. the member. We at TeamstersCare have an obliga- Charles F. Arbing She looks forward to treating members and their tion to pursue reimbursem*nt of any payment of Employer Co-Chairman families as a staff dentist. benefits on behalf of an ineligible dependent. John Remillard Employer Trustee Tom J. Ventura TeamstersCare Dental Shares Information about Employer Trustee It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early, Other signs include: when the opportunity for a cure is great. Your • A sore that bleeds easily or TeamstersCare dentist has the skills and knowledge to does not heal; ensure that early signs of cancer and pre-cancerous • A color change of the mouth tissues; conditions are identified. Know the early signs and see • A lump, thickening, rough spot, your dentist regularly. crust or small eroded area; You Should Know: • Pain, tenderness, or numbness any- • Oral cancer most often occurs in those who where in the mouth or on the lips; use tobacco in any form. • Difficulty chewing, swallowing, • Alcohol use combined with smoking greatly speaking or moving the jaw or increases risk. tongue; or • Prolonged exposure to the sun increases the • A change in the way the teeth fit together. risk of lip cancer. • More than 25 percent of oral cancers occur in Regular Dental Check-Ups people who do not smoke and have no other Are Important risk factors. Regular dental check-ups, including an examina- • Oral cancer is more likely to strike after age 40. tion of the entire mouth, are essential in the early • Studies suggest that a diet high in fruits and detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous condi- vegetables may prevent the development of tions. You may have a very small, but dangerous, potentially cancerous lesions. oral spot or sore and not be aware of it. Oral cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed white Like all cancers, early detection is the best safe- or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth. guard to protect you. Please be sure to schedule an It can affect any area of the mouth including the appointment at any of the TeamstersCare dental lips, gum tissue, cheek lining, tongue, and the hard offices for this important screening as well as for or soft palate. all of your dental needs. 16 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 19 Save the Date! Annual Hearing Screening Day TeamstersCare Directory www.teamsterscare.com Charlestown Office for TeamstersCare Children 16 Sever St. Charlestown, MA 02129 Who: Eligible dependents ages 3 years and older. Administration • Audiology Dental • Member Services When: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local Tel: 617-241-9220 Where: Audiology Office @ the TeamstersCare Within MA: 800-442-9939 Out of State: 800-225-6135 Medical Building in Charlestown. Fax: 617-241-8168 Why: Because even a mild hearing loss can impair your child’s ability to learn. Charlestown Pharmacy How: Call the TeamstersCare Appointment Desk in 552 Main St. Charlestown at: Charlestown, MA 02129 (617) 241-9220 ext. 1 (local) Local Tel: 617-241-9024 (800) 442-9939 ext. 1 (toll free in MA) Toll Free: 800-235-0760 Fax: 617-241-5025 (800) 225-6135 ext. 1 (toll free out of state) The screening lasts about 15 minutes and snacks and Oral Cancer goodie bags abound—so please join us! Stoughton Pharmacy 1214 Park St. Stoughton, MA 02072 The TeamstersCare Mental Health Office is Tel: 781-297-9764 Fax: 781-297-9370 relocating. When: March 1, 2008 Stoughton Dental Office Where: TeamstersCare Mental Health Office 1214 Park St. 16 Sever St./Sullivan Square Stoughton, MA 02072 Charlestown, MA 02129-1305 Tel: 781-297-7360 Toll Free: 877-326-1999 (TeamstersCare Health and Welfare main offices) Fax: 781-297-7830 What you need to know: • The confidential 24-hour telephone number will remain the same: 1-800-851-8326 Chelmsford Dental Office 4 Meeting House Rd. • Prior authorization is still necessary for Chelmsford, MA 01824 outpatient services Tel: 978-256-9728 • Pre approval is required for any partial or Toll Free: 800-258-2111 inpatient services Fax: 978-256-9846 • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) consults will continue to be available by appointment Mental Health Office 16 Sever St./Sullivan Square Reminder: The TeamstersCare mental health and sub- Charlestown, MA 02129-1305 stance abuse benefit is managed by the TeamstersCare 24-hour Toll Free Mental Health Office, not by your Tufts or Network Blue Tel: 800-851-8326 medical option. Fax: 781-321-6501 * Information for this article was obtained from the American Dental If you have any questions about your mental health or Association web site at www.ada.org. substance abuse benefits, please call us at 1-800-851- 8326, consult your Summary Plan Description, or visit our web site at www.teamsterscare.com. www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 17

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 20 A Message from Steven R. Sullivan Director of Organizing & Government Affairs We have been working hard to convey our message to the unorganized. We finally got some good news from the National Labor Relations Board. They have decided to file a com- plaint against Russell Disposal in Somerville, MA for violating the National Labor Relations Act. The compa- The December 26, 2007 standoff with the police outside ny fired 6 workers for union activity. The company also Russell Disposal in Somerville, Massachusetts. Bradco Building Supply in Woburn, Massachusetts 14-0. I would like to welcome these new workers to Teamsters Local 25. On April 1st, we were granted voluntarily recog- nition by Kiessling Transit Company as a result 8 Dispatchers and schedulers joined Teamsters Local 25. We also won a national election with the mechanics at United Airlines. The workers in Boston voted over- whelmingly to join our local union. I would like to wel- come 122 new airline mechanics to Teamsters Local 25. Special thanks to Steve South and Pat Palmisano for their dedication and hard work as Organizers for Teamsters Local 25. A very special thanks is owed to President O’Brien for his full support of the organizing team at our local union. intimidated and coerced the workers during the recent organizing drive. We decided to strike the company for a contract in December 2007. We are still waiting on the Massachusetts Attorney General’s decision whether Russell Disposal will be charged with violating the Wage and Hour Acts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Many workers have testified under oath that Russell Disposal failed to pay them overtime for hours worked, that the company was involved in fraudulent billing practices, and that the trucks were unsafe. We hope to use Russell Disposal as an example of the issues and problems that workers face in the Trash and Recycling business. Organizer Pat Palmisano (left) and Intern Ryan Daly (right). On April 3rd, 2008 we won an N.L.R.B. election at 18 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 21 Local 25 Honors Heroes in Tanker Truck Fire On December 5, 2007, at approxim Local 25 employed ately 1:35 a.m., fo as emergency 91 ur members of Te Massachusetts ha 1 operators in th amsters d to react fast to e city of Everett, ter. A tanker truc a barrage of phon k speeding throug e calls to their ca 9,400-gallon river h a traffic circle ro ll cen- of burning gasolin lled over and spill streets with flam e into a resident ed a es, torching 21 ca ial neighborhood and sending alm rs, setting a pair , flooding ost 150 panicked of three-deckers residents fleeing on fire, into the streets. Our members reacted like the true professionals “ they are and helped to guide people away from a very dangerous situation in the City of Everett,” said Sean M. O’Brien, President and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 25. “We honored their commitment to public service at our general membership meeting in February 2008, pre- senting them with a plaque.” The Plaque reads: In recognition of your valiant service and your display of excellence in the line of duty under the circ*mstances to the citizens of Everett on December 5, 2007 during the tanker truck fire and explosion. As a result of the tanker accident, Local 25 filed a piece of legislation to try to prevent similar disasters. Massachusetts Tractor Trailer Tanker Truck Safety Law Bill Key provision in the bill include: • All tractor-trailer (combination vehicle) drivers who carry flammable liquids or gases must be paid by the hour and not by the individual load or by the mile. • All drivers must not be part of an incentive program. • All vehicles (tractors or trailers) must be no more than eight years old to conduct this work. In the event a waiver han, Buc kley; Marie Keo is created, any vehicle is excess of eight years or older must y Tieri; Rebecca Left to right: Mar be inspected by the Department of Transportation (State omas Seeley. Police) on an annual basis. Such inspection will need to steward; and Th be posted on the exterior, consistent with placards. • There will be no sharing of vehicles. • All flammable liquids or gases should not be carried by any independent contractors or owner operators. www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2008 | The SPOKESMAN | 19

8420_Local25_Winter08.qxp 4/11/08 3:17 PM Page 22 Name Company Times/Gallons Name Company Times/Gallons John Agri General Public 1 0.125 Joseph Foti UPS - Chelmsford 12 1.5 Jeff Altbush TeamstersCare 1 0.125 Doug Francey APM 29 3.625 Margaret Aranyosi General Public 1 0.125 Dick Frank City of Cambridge - DPW 37 4.625 William Asaro General Public 1 0.125 Elizabeth Fula FEDEX 4 0.5 William Asaro III New Penn 2 0.25 Patricia Gaffey General Public 1 0.125 Fred Baker Roadway 9 1.125 David Gartland Manfi Leasing - Stop & Shop 41 5.125 Irving Balkman Retired 161 20.125 Tom Gauvin General Public 1 0.125 Jeffrey A. Bamford N.E. Theatrical 3 0.375 Dave Getty Ris Paper 1 0.125 Frank Barrett Town of Watertown 1 0.125 Greg Gigg Roadway 30 3.75 Tony Barrone Ris Paper 53 6.625 Helen Giglio City of Everett 5 0.625 Alice Bavaro Retired 26 3.25 Edward Giglio General Public 5 0.625 Edward Bettano Costa 1 0.125 Philip Haley Marr Scaffolding 3 0.375 Kim Boehringer General Public 1 0.125 Mark Hall Aggregate Industries 5 0.625 Warren Boisueit Yellow 26 3.25 John W. Hannon Retired 58 7.25 Pauline Boland DHL 3 0.375 Brian Harrington Yellow 22 2.75 Jerry Bolton Retired 61 7.625 James Harris Heating Oil Partners 6 0.75 Brenda Briggs General Public 1 0.125 David Heffernan TeamstersCare 1 0.125 Bob Burns Retired 83 10.375 Ed Hilton City of Cambridge 2 0.25 Al Butts New Penn 1 0.125 Dennis Holland N.E. Theatrical 2 0.25 Linda Calder General Public 1 0.125 Joe Homer Retired 1 0.125 William Chambers General Public 6 0.75 Eugene T. Hurley Yellow 32 4 Karen Chapdelaine General Public 1 0.125 Dan Jalbert General Public 1 0.125 Katie Christianson General Public 1 0.125 John D. Jeffrey Retired 106 13.25 Joe Cochran New Penn 38 4.75 Robert Johnson General Public 8 1 Karen Crawford Roadway 4 0.5 John Juszkiewicz UPS - Chelmsford 18 2.25 Kris Crawford Roadway 6 0.75 Daniel Kakleas New Penn 41 5.125 John Crosby Retired 1 0.125 William Kelley Jr. United Liquor 26 3.25 Blood Bank Samantha Cullinane TeamstersCare 1 0.125 Gregory Kerwood UPS - Somerville 9 1.125 John Curran Yellow 32 4 Jim Kessler Stop & Shop 4 0.5 Jim "Moose" Curry Aggregate Industries 2 0.25 Allan Kessler Stop & Shop 1 0.125 Robert Deane Ris Paper 1 0.125 Michael Kimball Leaseway Motorcar 20 2.5 Dan Dellucci Ris Paper 7 0.875 Paul Kirby Admiral Metals 17 2.125 Joseph Destasio Retired 50 6.25 Charles Knecht Retired 55 6.875 Alexis Donnelly General Public 1 0.125 Bill Kuttner General Public 5 0.625 Daniel Donohoe Global Oil 6 0.75 Eleanor Laffey UPS - Somerville 4 0.5 Michael Downey General Public 14 1.75 Kevin Lally Retired 71 8.875 Stephen Drago US FoodService 38 4.75 Paul Langan Retired 142 17.75 Rosie Dunlap UPS - Chelmsford 6 0.75 Joseph Laplante GD Mathews 8 1 Chuck Durfee Retired 131 16.375 Patti Lapointe TeamstersCare 59 7.375 Bob Eastman TeamstersCare 1 0.125 James Lawton General Public 1 0.125 Michael Erelli Yellow 28 3.5 Craig Leach Arlington Coal & Lumber 1 0.125 Lindsey Fairweather General Public 1 0.125 Stephen Lema Manfi Leasing - Stop & Shop 31 3.875 Tom Farnkoff Retired 47 5.875 Al Littlefield Stop & Shop - Freetown 10 1.25 Paul Fawcett Local 653 1 0.125 Denise Lundin General Public 1 0.125 Antonette Fernandez General Public 12 1.5 Martin Lynch N.E. Theatrical 1 0.125 K. Flanigon General Public 1 0.125 Jim MacInnis XPEDX 17 2.125 James Flynn N.E. Theatrical 21 2.625 Brian MacLeod Shaughnessy & Ahern 5 0.625 Richard Foppiano Retired 38 4.75 Marilyn Macleod TeamstersCare 1 0.125 20 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2008 | www.teamsterslocal25.com