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WINTER 2012
LOCAL 25 WELCOMES
LOCAL 82 MEMBERS
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5 6
VISIT THE
Left Lane
8 14 The “Left Lane” is the name of
the new Teamsters Local 25 Store,
In This Issue | Winter 2012 which is housed in the Day Room at
the headquarters at 544 Main Street,
Charlestown, Massachusetts.
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
The store features a select number of
5 On Strike! CertainTeed 2 Business Agent Reports different items offered on a seasonal
Workers Take Action basis: shirts, hats, jackets and sweat-
16 TeamstersCare
Against Corporate Greed shirts. There will also be specialty
18 Secretary-Treasurer’s Report items available throughout the year.
6 Sharing Ideas: 150 Stewards 20 Blood Bank The store will be open from 8 a.m.
Attend Annual Seminar to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday,
22 Calendar and one hour before and one
10 Local 25 Has Banner hour after the monthly meetings.
24 Stewards Spotlight
Year Raising Funds for The store accepts cash,
Toys for Tots 26 Pensioners credit card or debit card.
For more information call
27 In Memoriam
14 O’Brien Wins! Local 25 (617) 241-9687
President Gets Most 28 Retiree Chapter News
Votes in the East
The
SpokesmanMark A. Harrington
Secretary-Treasurer
Mark D. Lessard
Recording Secretary/
Sean M. O'Brien, President/Principal Officer
John Jay Manley
Trustee
George Slicis
Business Agent
Robert Fabrizio
Business Agent
Steven J. South
Business Agent
John A. Murphy Asst. Business Agent Andrew P. Walsh Tom Mari David A. Pietroforte Steven R. Sullivan
Vice President/ Jackie Addison Trustee Business Agent Business Agent Organizer
Business Agent Trustee
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
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Message from the
President
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As we begin the New Year, I want to wish you and your family members a happy, healthful and pros-
perous 2012. We have another busy, exciting and challenging year ahead.
I want to start off by welcoming the nearly 700 members from Local 82 into Local 25. (Local 82
merged with Local 25 on January 1, 2012.) The merger of our two locals will give all members more
power moving forward. Our leadership team looks forward to providing our members from Local
82 with the strong representation they deserve. On pages 24-25, please see the steward spotlights fea-
turing former Local 82 member/stewards.
“We need to We finished 2011 strong with a tremendously successful stewards conference on September 17,
remain united 2011. About 150 Local 25 stewards from numerous employers attended this informative conference.
As I’ve said many times, our stewards are our workplace leaders and we appreciate that. Stewards are
more than ever on the front lines every day fighting for worker justice and the rights of their co-workers. This con-
and we all need to ference was a great opportunity for our stewards to learn about important issues and to share their
success stories in the battles they face every day.
fight to stand up
for our rights Another noteworthy success late in 2011 was our Toys for Tots effort, where once again our mem-
as workers. “ bers’ generosity made a huge difference. We raised more than $25,000 and collected thousands of
toys for needy children. WCBV-TV’s Randy Price highlighted Local 25’s efforts on a segment that
–SEAN M. O'BRIEN aired December 12. Local 25 has been serving as a toy drop-off location for the past several years. We
PRESIDENT/ all know times are tough for many Local 25 families, so we appreciate your donations to help put
PRINCIPAL OFFICER smiles on children’s faces who otherwise may have gone without.
Of course there was the International Union election, where General President Jim Hoffa was re-elected to
another five-year term and Ken Hall was elected General Secretary-Treasurer, replacing Tom Keegel. I want
to thank you for helping me top the ticket in the East as International Union Vice President. I am honored
and proud to have this opportunity to serve in this new leadership position. Local 25 member turnout was
strong in the election and I thank you for participating. Exercising your right to vote is vital in having a
strong voice in your union. I urge everyone to continue to get involved in your Local 25 by attending mem-
bership meetings and taking part in other efforts.
It’s exciting to begin a new year, but I want to remind you of the challenges ahead. The 2012 elec-
tions will be very important for workers nationwide. We will need all hands on deck to re-elect
Barack Obama President and to elect Elizabeth Warren to the U.S. Senate.
Meanwhile, the War on Workers will continue as companies and employers try to take us on. We
need to remain united more than ever and we all need to fight to stand up for our rights as workers.
This is about defending what we have worked so hard to achieve in recent years. This is about pro-
tecting our futures. This is about protecting our families’ futures.
Fraternally,
Sean M. O'Brien
President/Principal Officer
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Business Agent
Dedicated to Our Local Union Members
Vice-President and Business Agent and I look forward representing them. I would like to thank the
John Murphy committee members, Joe Pascucci and Chris Demming, for their
hard work and determination to get the group a good contract for
We are wrapping up contract negotia- the next three years.
tions at Cambridge Offset Printing. I have reached a tentative agreement with Cambridge Health
We will work hard to maintain the Alliance. This is also a first-time Teamster contract and negotia-
Teamster pension as well as a wage tions were very difficult. I hope to bring it back to the new mem-
increase. President O’Brien has given bers to vote on it.
me some new assignments. I will be I have been in negotiations with Certainteed (Bird) for sev-
handling the Boston Globe, SAF Sales in Stoneham, and Gioioso eral months and the company submitted a best final offer to us
& Sons in Hyde Park. which the members voted down 68-2 and authorized us to strike
In the Freight Division, a new ruling on restricting the use of if necessary. We informed the company that it was voted down
cellular phones while driving became effective January 3, 2012. and we were willing to go back to the table. However, the com-
The new rule restricts a CMV driver from holding a mobile tele- pany was not willing to move on its last offer. The company
phone to conduct a voice communication, dialing a mobile tele- wants to take the members out of the Teamsters Health Care
phone by pressing more than a single button, or reaching for a plan and put them into a company health plan that has higher
mobile phone in an unacceptable and unsafe manner. Only the co-pays, higher deductibles and substandard coverage for our
use of a hands-free phone located in close proximity to the driver members. We put the members out on strike on December 19 at
would be in compliance. 3 p.m. and have had a 24-hour, daily picket line set up in front of
At DHL, we held a special meeting with our members from the plant. The courage of both the members employed there and
DHL and AEI to ratify Local 25’s action regarding our contrac- President Sean O’Brien has been huge during these tough times.
tual language on pension. Nobody wants to strike but sometimes that’s what it takes to pro-
In the Airline Division, the United Airlines mechanics’ con- tect benefits you have enjoyed for years and to show that you are
tract was ratified by 69 percent of our membership. The contract willing to fight for them.
provides for significant wage increases, maintenance of health Happy New Year to all.
care benefits and enhanced job security for more than 5,000
members nationwide. Local 25 members voted to ratify by a 94-
percent margin, the highest in the country. Business Agent
As always, don’t forget the Credit Union, run by Teamsters
Tom Mari
for Teamsters.
I have ongoing negotiations with the
city of Woburn department heads
Business Agent and have requested the Massachu-
George Slicis setts Labor Board to assign a media-
tor due to the city’s unwillingness to
I have recently ratified a new three-year move on many issues. The members
deal with Angelica Textiles Services in in Woburn are committed to obtaining a fair contract that
Somerville, Massachusetts. I would like will protect and improve their working conditions.
to thank my steward, Jose Perez, for his Also in 2012, as I have reported in the past we will be nego-
help in negotiating another good con- tiating four out of five solid waste agreements where Local 25
tract for the members. inherited old Local 379 agreements that have numerous issues
I have also recently ratified a new contract for the North Read- that need to be addressed. I ask that all members who work in
ing DPW workers. It was a first Teamster contract for this group the solid waste industry come together, stand strong and let the
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Reports
companies see that the Teamsters in Boston will not accept a Stop & Shop hired an engineering firm this past fall to eval-
substandard agreement. uate the time standards in the warehouse in Freetown. The
This spring I will also be negotiating the Boston Sand and company implemented the changes from this study in early
Gravel contract where we have 50 strong members who pro- December. The Teamsters’ engineers will be at the distribution
duce and deliver concrete throughout the Boston area. Boston center during the first week in February to validate the changes
Sand is expecting to have a busy spring and summer due to that were implemented by the company.
numerous construction projects that are kicking off. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and
I have had many assignment changes effective January 1, every one of you who donated to the 2011 Toys-For-Tots cam-
2012, and have been assigned the newly merged Trade Show paign. Even during these trying times, we were able to raise
industry from Local 82. There are 28 contracts that all expire more this year than in previous years. I am extremely pleased to
on March 31, 2012. This is a tremendous challenge that I announce that, because of you, we were able to take care of
proudly accept and I look forward to making the former Local every charity that reached out to us several times over, along
82 members proud to be members of the strongest local union with taking care of all of our members who were in need this
in the country—Local 25. year. I want to give a special thank you to each of our retirees,
Lastly, I would like to thank all the members I have repre- Joe Conti, Billy Grubbs and Kevin Lally, for their tireless com-
sented in the past and in the future for your continued support mitment year after year in making this Toys-For-Tots campaign
and commitment to Teamsters Local 25. the success it is. They truly are our greatest asset.
I hope you all had a safe and happy 2012, and I look for-
ward to seeing you soon.
Business Agent
Robert Fabrizio
Business Agent
As of this writing, I am about to fin- Dave Pietroforte
ish negotiations with Vocell Bus. This
is a newly organized group in Since my last report I have com-
Malden, Massachusetts with 84 new pleted contract talks with xpedx. We
members. I am confident that I will agreed on a one-year deal and main-
get a tentative agreement by January. tained pension and health benefits.
I am also currently in negotiations with the security guards At East Boston Health Center we
at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, Massachusetts, which is were successful in negotiating a new
also a newly organized group with 22 new members. three-year deal with increased wages, and all contract lan-
I am happy to announce that I was able to ratify a one-year guage remained the same.
extension for the drivers and mechanics at Peter Pan Bus Lines At Paul Revere Transportation in Chelsea, I have reached a
in Chelsea, Massachusetts. I was able to get them a 2-percent tentative agreement with the company on a new five-year deal
wage increase along with an additional paid personal day. I was with additional vacation, sick days and increased wages. On
also successful in reducing the health care costs of workers who January 7, members ratified the contract.
were paying at a higher rate. At Ryerson Steel in Ayer, Massachusetts, we will resume
I have two more contracts that are expiring this year. The talks in early February. Also, at Sears, talks will begin on Feb-
first one is the Norwell Custodians, whose contract expires in ruary 6, 7 and 8. I would like to thank my stewards for their
July. The second one is Kuehne & Nagel in Franklin, Massachu- hard work on these negotiations.
setts. Their contract expires this coming August. I will be hav- Since my last report I have settled all the remaining arbi-
ing proposal meetings with members of both of these compa- tration issues. At East Boston Health, I was successful in
nies in the next several months. securing 14 hours of back pay for a bidding issue. At Air Gas
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Business Agent Reports
in Hingham I was able to settle an hourly wage issue and the On January 1, we assumed Teamsters Local 82 and Presi-
member was awarded nine months hourly back pay and also dent O’Brien assigned me to represent the Moving and Storage
resulted in the member receiving an hourly wage increase. industry. I look forward to working with all of the stewards and
I have been assigned three additional companies to repre- members who work in this industry to protect our work and
sent. They are Waldo Brothers in Roxbury, Angelica Textile organize the nonunion companies in Massachusetts. I was also
Services in Somerville and Veterans Taxi in Newton. I have assigned the city of Cambridge and also look forward to repre-
met with the stewards and members and look forward to rep- senting our brother and sister members working in the city.
resenting them. Happy New Year to you and your families!
I hope you and your family had a safe and enjoyable holi-
day season.
Recording Secretary,
Assistant Business Agent
Business Agent Mark Lessard
Steve South
I am currently in negotiations with
We have concluded the negotiations the town of Acton, Massachusetts on
in the town of Watertown on behalf behalf of the civilian 911 dispatchers.
of the DPW members. We signed a I have several other 911 dispatch cen-
strong three-year contract that was ters that I will begin to negotiate in
ratified unanimously and includes early 2012, including the towns of Brookline, Concord, Sud-
many improvements in wages, bene- bury and Saugus.
fits and working conditions. Thank you to the negotiating It is going to be a busy year for me in regards to negotiating
committee who worked hard for more than a year to get the contracts. I have several contracts that will expire during the
deal done. first six months of 2012 including DSM Neoresins, Americold
On January 1, the new South Shore Regional Emergency Logistics, UMass Boston (patrolmen and sergeants), UMass
Communication Center (SSRECC) opened in Hingham, Mass- Lowell (police and security officers), town of Winthrop (cleri-
achusetts. This new dispatch center employs 25 employees cal) and First Student.
from four different towns and has the most cutting-edge tech- I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the
nology available to dispatchers. On January 9, we filed petitions stewards that I work with at all of my current assignments and I
at the Massachusetts Division of Labor Relations to represent looked forward to working with them in 2012.
all dispatchers, call takers and supervisors who work at the I have recently been assigned a few new groups that I will
SSRECC. We look forward to negotiating a Teamster contract begin to represent in 2012, which include Jet-A-Way, Melrose
for our new and existing members that work there. School Administration, Mount Ida College (maintenance and
We just finished peak season at UPS and it was one of the bus drivers) and the members at St. Michael’s Cemetery. I look
busiest on record. The stewards worked hard to enforce the forward to meeting all of these members.
contract while working 12 to 18 hours per day. I thank them for At Hertz/Logan, I continue to work on the members’ griev-
all of their efforts. We continue to have a significant amount of ances and have been spending a lot of my time there getting to
payroll discrepancies in our members’ paychecks. Be sure to know all the members and helping them with their concerns.
keep track of your hours and contact me or one of the stewards
with any issues.
We had a credit union sign-up day on November 10 at
Chelmsford UPS with a very successful turnout. Thank you to
Carol and Jack who always do a great job helping our members
with their banking needs. Please keep in mind that the biennial
bid will begin in February and the vacation picks will begin in
April.
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ON
STRIKE
CertainTeed Workers Take Action
Against Corporate Greed
Several hundred Teamsters
Local 25 members and sup-
porters from Massachusetts
and southern New Hamp-
shire descended on the
work site of CertainTeed on
Thursday, January 5, 2012,
to bring attention to the
company’s repeated attacks
on its employees.
Local 25 had been
negotiating with Certain-
Teed—a French-owned
maker of roofing products
and asphalt shingles—until Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
and Sean M. O’Brien, President and
the contract expired at Principal Officer
12:01 a.m. on December 19,
2011. Despite their best
efforts, negotiators from Local 25 were unable to make any progress
toward resolving any of the outstanding issues with CertainTeed and
the company left the union no option but to strike.
“The company has become the epitome of greed, treating its
workforce unfairly and without regard for health and welfare and job
security,” said Sean M. O’Brien, President and Principal Officer of
Teamsters Local 25. “CertainTeed is a prime example of what hap-
pens when a multimillion-dollar corporation buys out a local busi-
ness. Shortly after the French company acquired the locally owned
Bird Corporation in 1998, workers have seen the stark differences
between a local company that cares about its employees and a con-
glomerate only concerned with the bottom line. With no local ties,
they are able to bully their workforce and enough is enough.”
The strike affects 90 members. CertainTeed wants to drastically
reduce the amount of health insurance they provide to workers and, in
return, give employees a one-time $1,000 bonus. These latest cuts come
on top of other concessions CertainTeed workers have made in the past.
“We know that homeowners have a choice in what roofing mate-
rials and shingles they buy and are asking the public not to purchase
CertainTeed products at this time,” O’Brien said.
CertainTeed, based in Valley Forge, Pa., is a subsidiary of Saint-
Gobain, one of the top-100 industrial companies in the world. They
have approximately 7,000 employees and 70 facilities throughout the
United States and Canada.
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I DEAS
I FEEL IT IS
150 IMPORTANT
TO GATHER
STEWARDS
ATTEND ALL OF OUR
ANNUAL STEWARDS
SEMINAR TOGETHER
ON A YEARLY
BASIS AND
SHARE
SHARING IDEAS AND
OUR VISION
“
FOR THE
FUTURE
Teamsters Local 25’s annual Steward Seminar
was a huge success, with about 150 stewards
turning out to learn about issues important for
their jobs fighting for their co-workers.
The event was held on September 17, 2011,
at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. A big part
of the Teamsters is our stewards, who serve inside the operations day
in and day out. Our goal is to keep communication lines open at all
times and stewards have the most knowledge to fight for their co-
workers. Local 25 got a lot accomplished at the seminar with arbi-
tration role-playing, discussing DRIVE (our political action com-
mittee) and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) training.
“Our stewards are the heart and soul of Local 25,” said Sean M.
O’Brien, Local 25 President and Principal Officer. “Without smart,
creative and empowered stewards, Local 25 would not be as successful
as we are in the workplace. I know what a steward has to go through
on a day-to-day basis because I have served as steward myself.”
“
Local 25 was also privileged to have a special guest, U.S. Rep.
Ed Markey (D-Mass.), join us. Rep. Markey addressed the stew-
OUR ards on the importance of voting. He spoke about his leadership
in Congress and promised to continue to fight for the working fam-
STEWARDS ilies. It was great to see Rep. Markey with our Teamsters Local 25
ARE THE steward shirt.
President O’Brien wrapped up the seminar with thanks and
HEART AND appreciation for all the stewards’ efforts to keep our union strong.
“I feel it is important to gather all of our stewards together on a
SOUL OF yearly basis and share ideas and our vision for the future. It is quite an
impressive group of leaders and I thank them everyday for what they
LOCAL 25 do for us,” O’Brien said.
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LEFT: L to R: Stephanie
DiMauro, James Paige
and Flo Bailey from Hertz
RIGHT: L to R: President
Sean M. O’Brien with
Congressman Ed
Markey (D-MA)
RIGHT: L to R: Katie
MacDonald, Brenda
Dionne, Trish DiSilva,
and Jen Todd from the
Local 25 office staff
BELOW: President Sean
M. O’Brien, President and
Principal Officer, Local 25
ABOVE: Jimmy Donovan,
UPS Somerville
LEFT: L to R: Eric Morash,
Wayne Maquire, Brian Reaney,
Mike Lynch, Mike O’Brien, all
from Massport; Bobby O’Brien,
Saf Sales Handling Company;
and Bob Elliott, Massport
ABOVE: L to R: Ernie Cannon,
Mystic Island Transportation;
James “JT” Turner, Xpedx
LEFT: L to R: IBT DRIVE
Representatives Tim Dunn
and Tom Curtin with Local 25
Business Agent Steve South
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Ace in the Hole!
2011 Charity Golf Outing Raises Nearly $40,000
The Teamsters Local 25 Scholarship/Charity
Golf Outing was held Saturday, Sept. 24,
2011, and 128 golfers turned out to help
raise close to $40,000.
The golfers descended on the Wind-
ham Country Club in southern New
Hampshire for a day of golf and fun. This was our most suc-
cessful tournament by raising close to $40,000. Each year we are
amazed by people’s generosity. The Golf Tournament supports the
Teamsters Local 25 scholarship program and charities.
The tournament was a 1 p.m. shotgun start with a
scramble/best ball style. Golfers had the chance to win a 2012 Ford
Fusion two-year lease or Sandals vacation with two hole-in-one
contests, as well as trying their swing at the longest drive, closest to
pin and 50/50 contests.
Congratulations to Secretary-Treasurer Mark Harrington and
his team for taking home first place in the tournament! We’d also
like to thank the many sponsors who continue to support the golf
tournament each year.
Sponsors Delta Dental / Denta Quest
DiSilva Transportation, Inc.
Eascorp
First Union Promo LLC
Michael W. Morrissey Committee
Michael A. Sullivan Committee
Melissa Hurley / MJH Communications
New England Millwork , Inc.
Admiral Metals Greater Boston Labor Council New Penn Motor Express, Inc.
Allied Waste Services-Boston Halo Branded Solutions Omni Ad Specialties
All Bright Travel & Sandals IBEW, Local 103 OPEIU Local 6
Arrow Paper Corporation Jim Stover Raso's Grille - Medford, MA
Boston Carmens Union Local 589 John Cerasuolo Co. Inc. S. Strock & Co., Inc.
Boston Police Patrolmen's Assn. Inc. Loomis-Sayles & Company, LP Segal Roitman, LLP
Boston Sand & Gravel Company M.S. Walker, Inc. Segreve & Hall Insurance Associates,
Brady Realty Group Mail Handlers Union Local 301 Inc.
Charles P. Blouin, Inc. Manfi Leasing Corp. Sonet Electric Systems, LLC
D'Arrigo Bros. Company Martignetti Companies Sullivan Plumbing Corp.
Dave Does Windows Plus Meketa Investment Group. Inc. TeamstersCare Staff
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PICTURED TOP ROW:
FAR LEFT: L to R: Local 25
Secretary-Treasurer Mark
Harrington; Brenda Dionne,
Local 25 Office Staff; and John
A. Murphy, Vice-
President/Business Agent
MIDDLE: L to R: Dennis Murray,
George Kelly , Larry Davis, Mark
Harrington, Secretary-Treasurer
Local 25, Wayne Musgrove
RIGHT: L to R: Local 633 members
Tom Noonan,Larry Fluery, John
Nacos, Mike O’Toole
RIGHT: L to R: Jimmy Williams-
Manfi/Stop & Shop, Bob
Mcauphuin-Manfi/Stop & Shop,
Marty Landry-Manfi/Stop &
Shop, John Coppper-Manfi/Stop
& Shop
PICTURED BOTTOM ROW:
FAR LEFT: L to R: John
Capadona, Scott Hastings, both
of UPS; George Slicis, Business
Agent Local 25; Dan Gookin, UPS
MIDDLE: L to R: John “Juice”
Juszkiewicz-UPS, Walter
Baciqalupo-UPS, Maurice
Richards-UPS,Ken Koutamas-UPS
RIGHT: L to R: Local 633 mem-
bers Tom Noonan,Larry Fluery,
John Nacos, Mike O’Toole
Teamsters Joint Council 10 Teamsters Local Union No. 701 Regan Associates, Chartered Lord Abbett & Co., Inc.
New England Teamsters Local Union No. 1 50 Teamsters Local 25 Group Legal National Retail Systems, Inc.
ns Teamsters Local Union No. 79 Teamsters Local 804 I.B.T. Plan Paul Revere Transportation LLC
Teamsters Local Union No. 82 The Office Supply People, Inc. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Petro. Oil
Teamsters Local Union No. 127 Vertifi Software LLC Company,LLC Rothschild Asset. Management
Teamsters Local Union No. 170 (Use to be Eascorp) Teamsterscare "Blood Pressure Shaughnessy & Ahern Co.
Teamsters Local Union No. 191 Waltham Lumber Company Screening Benefit"
Teamsters Local Union No. 769 Sparta Asset Management
Teamsters Local Union No. 210 GOLD Sunrise Scavenger
Teamsters Local Union No. 259 Teamsters Local 25
ABS Investment Management Teamsters Local Union No. 42
Teamsters Local Union No. 404 Blue Cross/Blue Sheild of SILVER Teamsters Local Union No. 251
s, Teamsters Local Union No. 443 Massachusetts Capital Waster Services, Inc. Teamsters Local Union No. 299
Teamsters Local Union No. 493 DBR Group, Inc. Davis Vision Inc. Teamsters Local Union No. 707
Teamsters Local Union No. 633 Consolidated Service Corporation JPD Management Trust, Inc. Mark Lessard, Recording Secretary
Teamsters Local Union No. 641 Feinberg, Campbell & Zack JP Morgan Asset Management
Teamsters Local Union No. 671 New England Teamsters FCU Keches Law Group
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T hanks to the generosity of members, Local
25 raised $25,487 in cash for Toys for Tots in
2011, up about $2,000 from 2010.
“Everyone works so well together, from the stew-
ards to the members to the retirees, to make this
program so successful. We get a great deal done in
Local 25’s Toys for Tots campaign officially just a few weeks.”
began in 2000. Local 25 has been raising money for Over the 58 years of the U.S. Marine Corps
the program since 2006 as a supplement to the toy Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have dis-
donations. Local 25 can boast a six-year cash total of tributed more than 351 million toys for 166
$135,700. The funding is used to buy toys and fulfill million needy children. This charitable
the big-ticket requests like bicycles and highly endeavor has made the U.S. Marines
sought-after electronics and gift cards for disadvan- the unchallenged leaders in look-
taged families. ing after needy children at Christ-
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill mas. Over its 15-year lifespan, the
Hendricks, the United States Marine Corps Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Reserve and a group of Marine Reservists in Los has supplemented local toy collec-
Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to tions with more than 64.5 million
needy children. The idea came from Hendricks’ toys valued at more than $344
wife, Diane. In the fall of 1947, Diane handcrafted million. It has provided promo-
a Raggedy Ann doll and asked Bill to deliver the tion and support materials valued
doll to an organization, which would give it to a at more than $3.9 million.
needy child at Christmas. When Bill determined “Local 25 is honored to be able to help the
that no agency existed, Diane told him that he needy in our community,” said Pietroforte, Co-
should start one. He did. The 1947 pilot project Chair of the Teamsters Local 25 Toys for Tots Com-
was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted mittee. “We have the most generous membership I
Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a have ever seen. The money and the toys keep coming
nationwide campaign. That year, Marine Corps regardless of how lousy the economy seems to be.”
Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys
for Tots campaigns in each community in which a
Marine Reserve Center was located. Marines have
conducted successful nationwide campaigns at
Christmas each year since 1948.
“Our Toys for Tots campaign continues to grow
every year. I am so proud of our members who give
their hard-earned money or come to our union hall
in droves to drop off toys for the needy,” said Sean
M. O’Brien, Local 25 President and Principal Officer.
Each year around Thanksgiving, Local 25 asks
its stewards to place a Toys for Tots box in the
workplace and the membership never hesi-
anta
tates to fill the boxes with toys. Many
times the boxes are filled two and
three times before Christmas.
Once the Toys for Tots boxes are
filled up, the Local 25 van shows
up with Retiree Chapter President
Joe Conti behind the wheel, along
ou
with his elves Billy Grubbs and
Kevin Lally, and they load up the
van and bring the toys to the 40-
foot container that sits in the Local 25
parking lot.
The Teamsters Local 25 Toys for Tots Campaign
is spearheaded by Business Agents Robert E. Fabrizio
and David A. Pietroforte.
“We have a great Toys for Tots team in place at
Local 25,” said Fabrizio, a former Marine himself.
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2012
SCHOLARSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENT
If you have a son or daughter
that is a high school senior and Request your
plans to attend college – request application today!
a scholarship application today!
The sons and daughters of Teamster members have
To request applications,
the opportunity to apply for the 2012 annual schol-
please contact the
arships offered by Teamsters Local Union No. 25,
Scholarship Department at
Joint Council 10 New England and the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters. High School Seniors 617-241-8825 ext. 280
that plan to attend an accredited college or univer- or by e-mail at
sity are eligible to apply for the scholarships. tdisilva@teamsterslocal25.com
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O’BRIEN
WINS!
LOCAL 25 PRESIDENT GETS
MOST VOTES IN THE EAST
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Local 25 President country to mobilize our members to fight the right-wing attack
and Principal Offi- on workers. Teamster members responded because they know it is
cer Sean M. not workers who are to blame for the crisis facing America, it is
O’Brien was the greed and corruption of big business and Wall Street and their
elected Eastern bought-and-paid-for puppets in Congress.
Region Vice Presi- “Now that this election is completed we will intensify our
dent of the Team- efforts in the fight for all working families,” Hoffa added. “The
sters as part of the Teamsters’ strength is in organizing the unorganized, fighting for
Jim Hoffa-Ken strong health care, good wages, secure retirement, and holding
employers and politicians accountable.”
”
Hall told supporters that he was humbled by the overwhelm-
THIS IS A GREAT ing support of the members and pledged to ramp up the cam-
OPPORTUNITY FOR paign against corporate greed.
ME AND I CONSIDER “We will never let up in the ongoing battle to provide good
wages, benefits and working conditions for our 1.4 million mem-
IT AN HONOR AND
“
bers across North America, and organize tens of thousands of
PRIVILEGE TO SERVE. unrepresented workers. The right-wing corporate interests that
–SEAN M. O’BRIEN
are trying to destroy America’s middle class will find an energized
Hall leadership team, and and mobilized Teamsters Union that will fight to defend the prin-
O’Brien said he looks for- ciples that made this country great.”
ward to serving all 1.4 million Teamsters in his new role. The Hoffa-Hall Slate swept all five regions of the union; the
General President Hoffa, his running mate for General Secre- East, Central, South, West and Canada.
tary-Treasurer, Ken Hall, and their entire slate were elected by a Hoffa first took office following his victory in December 1998
wide margin this past fall. The Hoffa-Hall Slate defeated their two and was re-elected in 2001 and 2006 by substantial margins. By
challengers with 60 percent of the vote, according to unofficial winning this election, Hoffa is elected to another five-year term
results provided by the Office of the Election Supervisor. that will begin in mid-March 2012.
O’Brien received the most votes among nine Eastern Region
Vice Presidents, picking up 45,579 votes. In fact, he received more Strong Legacy
votes than any other vice presidential candidate. Having held office for nearly 13 years, Hoffa is the third longest
“I am honored and gratified to serve as International Union serving General President in the 108-year history of the Teamsters
Vice President, and I want to thank all the Local 25 members who Union. Only Dan Tobin, who served for 47 years, and James R.
took the time out to vote,” O’Brien said. “Local 25 members Hoffa, who served for 14 years, have held office longer.
helped me receive the most votes among the nine Eastern Region The country’s most recognized labor leader, Hoffa has been
Vice Presidents, and I am grateful for the overwhelming support in the forefront in the fight to block anti-union legislation that
locally and throughout the Eastern region.” popped up in states across the country following the 2010 off-
O’Brien said the union-wide position is an opportunity to year elections. He dubbed the right-wing offensive the “War on
help 1.4 million Teamsters during the worst American economy Workers” and has spent the last year leading rallies in Ohio, Cali-
since the Great Depression. fornia, Wisconsin, Michigan and dozens of other states threat-
“I will work closely with General President Hoffa, General Sec- ened by the anti-union forces.
retary-Treasurer Ken Hall and the entire Executive Board to develop Hoffa’s efforts culminated in the overwhelming victory for
and implement policies that will strengthen and assist our members union members in Ohio in November when Ohio voters defeated
and their families,” O’Brien said. “This is a great opportunity for me an anti-union measure that would have severely weakened collec-
and I consider it an honor and privilege to serve.” tive bargaining rights for more than 350,000 public employees.
O’Brien said serving as International Union Vice President “Ohio voters sent a wake-up call to American politicians: If
will in no way diminish his role at Local 25. you try to blame workers for problems caused by Wall Street you
“I am first and foremost your President and Principal Officer will pay a price. If you attack workers, you will lose. But if you
and I will continue to take on this job 110 percent to make sure stand up and fight for the middle class, you can win,” Hoffa said.
Local 25 members’ interests are protected,” O’Brien said. “I am a Hoffa, Hall and their slate pledged to continue the progress the
fourth-generation Teamster. I will never forget where I come from.” Teamsters have made in national bargaining, organizing and
O’Brien and the rest of the union’s leaders will be sworn in soon. political action.
“This year will be a watershed year for Teamsters and for this
‘Members Have Spoken’ nation,” Hoffa said. “Under our leadership, the Teamsters Union
“The members have spoken,” Hoffa said. “This is not just our will continue to be a force for change and will lead our nation in
slate’s victory but a victory for all working Americans who are efforts to improve the lives of working families.”
fighting to save America’s middle class. We traveled across this Vote totals can be viewed at www.ibtvote.org.
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Board of Trustees
Teamsters Union 25
Health Services &
Manage Your Medications Research suggests that the older we get the
more medications we take. This is good news
Insurance Plan as doctors have more options to treat a variety
of medical conditions. Unfortunately, this can
Sean M. O’Brien also make it harder to keep track of your
Union Co-Chairman
medicine and may increase the risk of drug
Mark A. Harrington interactions.
Union Trustee To help you manage your medications, keep a
list of everything you are taking, including
John A. Murphy prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
Union Trustee
and any vitamins, herbs, or other supplements.
Thomas G. Mari
This list should include the following:
Union Trustee • Name of the drug
• Dosage information (mg per pill; this is
Charles F. Arbing usually on the medicine bottle)
Employer Co-Chairman
• Schedule (day of the week and time of
day it is taken)
John Remillard
Employer Trustee • Reason for taking it
• Doctor who prescribed it
Tom J. Ventura
Employer Trustee Don’t forget the medicines you take every now and then or “as needed”; for instance, drugs for pain,
common cold, fever, itching, or sleep.
John D. O’Reilly
Employer Trustee Keep a copy of this list in your wallet or purse so that it’s there for each medical provider and in case of
emergency. Update it each time a medicine gets added, taken away, or if a dose changes.
Source: American Cancer Society
Winter Weather Workouts for Your Health!
If you’re an outdoor lover, you may not want to take your workout routine inside when
the weather turns cold. To stay safe while exercising outside in winter:
• Take extra time to warm up properly. When it’s cold out, muscles may be at
greater risk of injury because they’re colder and tighter.
• Dress in layers that you can remove as soon as you start to sweat and put back on
as needed.
• If it’s dark, wear reflective clothing or tape. Wear footwear with enough traction
to prevent falls, especially if it’s icy.
• Wind chill extremes can make outdoor exercise unsafe. If it’s well below zero out
or the wind chill is extreme, you may want to choose an indoor activity until it
warms up a bit.
• Wear sunscreen on exposed skin. You can get sunburned even in winter.
Almost everyone can do some kind of exercise safely during cold weather. But if you
have health conditions, especially asthma or heart problems, ask your doctor first.
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www.teamsterscare.com
TeamstersCare News
Charlestown Office
TeamstersCare Directory www.teamsterscare.com
16 Sever St.
Charlestown, MA 02129
Administration • Audiology
Dental • Member Services
TeamstersCare to Partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield to Local Tel: 617-241-9220
provide Medical and Behavioral Health (mental health Within MA: 800-442-9939
and substance abuse) coverage Effective January 1, 2012 Out of State: 800-225-6135
Fax: 617-241-8168
President O’Brien and the TeamstersCare Trustees are always searching for ways to manage
the rising cost of health care benefits. To that end, the Trustees have decided to partner Charlestown Pharmacy
exclusively with Blue Cross Blue Shield for Medical and Behavioral Health (mental health and 552 Main St.
substance abuse) services for Members and Early Retirees with TeamstersCare medical Charlestown, MA 02129
coverage. The new TeamstersCare plan is called HMO Blue New England. Local Tel: 617-241-9024
Toll Free: 800-235-0760
Fax: 617-241-5025
You should have received an informational letter and a Summary of Benefits booklet. ID
cards were mailed in late December. You will need to use your new ID card when receiving
any medical or behavioral health services as of January 1, 2012. If you have not received a Stoughton Pharmacy
new ID card, contact Charlestown Member Services at 617-241-9220, ext. 2. 1214 Park St.
Stoughton, MA 02072
Tel: 781-297-9764
Based on the cost savings projected by our new relationship with Blue Cross Blue Shield, we Fax: 781-297-9370
can continue to provide quality health care without increasing costs to our members.
If you have questions or concerns about this change, feel free to contact Charlestown Stoughton Dental Office
1214 Park St.
Member Services. Stoughton, MA 02072
Tel: 781-297-7360
Toll Free: 877-326-1999
Fax: 781-297-7830
Important Changes to your TeamstersCare Mental Health Benefits for
Members and Retirees with TeamstersCare Medical Coverage Effective
January 1, 2012 Chelmsford Dental Office
4 Meeting House Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Effective January 1, 2012, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will provide behavioral Tel: 978-256-9728
health (mental health and substance abuse) coverage for TeamstersCare members and their Toll Free: 800-258-2111
families for outpatient therapy, medication management and inpatient hospitalizations. No Fax: 978-256-9846
referral or pre-authorization is necessary; you simply make an appointment to see any
in-network provider and pay your copay when services are received. For more information or Employee Assistance
to search for Blue Cross providers go online to www.bcbsma.com or call 1-800-444-2426. Program (EAP)
16 Sever St.
TeamstersCare in Charlestown will continue to provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Charlestown, MA 02129
Toll Free:800-851-8326
benefits to our eligible members and families. Our licensed clinicians will meet with you to Fax: 781-321-6501
discuss your concerns on a personal level. These confidential benefits are provided at no cost
or copay to you.
If you have questions or concerns, call 1-800-851-8326 to speak directly with your
TeamstersCare EAP staff.
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A Message from Mark Harrington
Local 25 Secretary-Treasurer
I hope that all my brothers and sisters and family members enjoyed a great
holiday season. Once again, Local 25 has had a very eventful year.
I, along with the rest of Local 25’s delegates, traveled to the Teamsters
Convention where it seemed that Local 25 was on constant display. I had
the pleasure of nominating Sean O’Brien for Eastern Region Vice Presi-
dent. I also had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand his election in Wash-
ington, D.C. in November. This is a great accomplishment for Sean and also
for this local.
This year, Local 25 again finished in the black. We continue to be
resourceful with your dues money while providing as many services as we do.
Your business agents and representatives work very hard on your behalf and
are greatly aware of the role they play in your work life ensuring that you are
properly represented. We continue to be challenged on all fronts. As of this
writing we are engaged in a fight with Bird CertainTeed Company. Another
multi-national company that believes that America is a third-world nation
where people should just be happy to have a job and take whatever they are
given. They must be shocked when they see the resolve of our members. The
workers at Bird are truly a melting pot of the new America, diverse in every
way. These workers literally hail from all over the world—Africa, Southeast
Asia, Eastern Europe and Southern Europe. They have all come together as
one to stand for what they believe in—quality health care, a Teamster benefit.
They will not accept the company’s inferior plan.
Local 25 is supporting them in every way. We have a constant presence
of officers and agents on the line. They are receiving a strike benefit from
the International Union and the local, as well as being provided meals. In
turn these members are showing up in droves and are standing tall. Seeing
them in action makes you realize what Teamster power is all about.
I want to thank all my stewards for their outstanding service this past
year. I have been given some new assignments which include the rigging
division. I look forward to that challenge and working with the stewards
and members in that group.
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Name Company Times/Gallons Name Company Times/Gallons
Paul Amoroso Retired 46 5.75 Elizabeth Fula Retired 10 1.25
Bill Asaro, Jr. Catalano Bros. 17 2.125 David Gartland Manfi-Leasing/ Stop & Shop 51 6.375
Irving P. Balkman Retired 175 21.875 Gregg Gigg New Penn 38 4.75
Jeffrey Bamford New England Theatrical 18 2.25 Helen Giglio City of Everett 15 1.875
Alice Bavaro Retired 41 5.125 Edward Giglio General Public 15 1.875
Mary Bewig General Public 4 0.5 Robert Gregoire Capital Waste 31 3.875
John Blanchard Catalano Brothers 1 0.125 Natalie Griffin General Public 1 0.125
Brendan Blanchard General Public 1 0.125 Jason Hall General Public 2 0.25
Warren Boisvert Retired 40 5 John W. Hannon Retired 77 9.625
Pamela Boyden General Public 2 0.25 Bob Harty Retired 48 6
Leo Breen Retired 5 0.625 Don Haska General Public 5 0.625
Karen Burns General Public 18 2.25 Roger Hendrix Manfi-Leasing/Stop & Shop 35 4.375
Bob Burns Retired 97 12.125 Doug Henry Manfi- Leasing/Stop & Shop 62 7.75
Brendan Butler General Public 15 1.875 Kathy Hickey General Public 16 2
Anthony Caggiano DHL 15 1.875 Dennis Holland New England Theatrical 8 1
Jo Chaffee General Public 3 0.375 Richard Johnson New Penn Motor Express 1 0.125
Katie Christianson General Public 7 0.875 Charles Johnson Retired 35 4.375
Margaret C. Clark Retired 4 0.5 Laura Johnson UPS 23 2.875
Blood Bank
Robert Cook Stop & Shop 1 0.125 Dan Kakleas New Penn Motor Express 47 5.875
Kris Crawford YRC, Inc. 20 2.5 William T. Kelley, Jr. United Liquor (Local 653) 38 4.75
Eric Dawler General Public 7 0.875 Gregory Kerwood UPS- Somerville 25 3.125
Joe Destasio Retired 64 8 James F. Kessler Manfi-Leasing/Stop & Shop 7 0.875
John M. Dillon Boston Globe 1 0.125 Jen Keyes General Public 5 0.625
Ian J. Dillon Boston Globe 1 0.125 Bill Kuttner General Public 19 2.375
Janna Donohue General Public 2 0.25 Paul Lacey YRC, Inc. 3 0.375
Michael Downey General Public 28 3.5 Kevin Lally Retired 78 9.75
Stephen Drago US Foodservice 57 7.125 Dave Langan Retired 155 19.375
Jessica Drago General Public 1 0.125 Joseph Lanza Retired 1 0.125
Mike Erelli YRC, Inc. 43 5.375 Joseph Laplante G.D. Matthews & Sons. Corp. 22 2.75
Thomas D. Farnkoff Retired 52 6.5 Patti Lapointe TeamstersCare 73 9.125
Doug Francey Atlantic Plant Maintenance 39 4.875 Kathryn E. MacDonald General Public 1 0.125
Dick Frank City of Cambridge -DPW 50 6.25 Bill MacDougall General Public 5 0.625
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Name Company Times/Gallons Name Company Times/Gallons
Jim MacInnis Xpedx 21 2.625 Karen Salvato NETFCU 31 3.875
Brian MacLeod Shaughnessy & Ahern 18 2.25 Philip Savoy, Jr. Coan, Inc. 45 5.625
Paul Mannix Joint Venture 2 0.25 Patrick Scarry General Public 4 0.5
E. Al Marcotte Retired 7 0.875 Joe Sciuto Retired 58 7.25
Bob McAllister Manfi-Leasing/Stop & Shop 125 15.625 Anthony Scopa Costa Fruit 4 0.5
Charlie McAskill Atlas-Glenmore 49 6.125 Paul Sharpe Retired 101 12.625
Tom McGarty New England Theatrical 14 1.75 T. Eddie Sheehan Retired 10 1.25
Wanda McGarty General Public 8 1 Drew Smith General Public 8 1
Michael McGrath US Foodservice 55 6.875 Dan Splaine Retired 140 17.5
Richard McMurtry UPS - Norwood 29 3.625 Ryan Sullivan General Public 4 0.5
Gail Michalski Alliance Express (Clerical) 25 3.125 F. Dan Sullivan Retired 12 1.5
Aaron Miller General Public 2 0.25 Tom Sullivan Global- Chelsea 58 7.25
Robert Monteforte UPS- Somerville 15 1.875 Thomas Sullivan Retired 3 0.375
Ronnie Moran Retired 136 17 Fred Sutera General Public 65 8.125
Tom Moskaluk Arlington Coal & Lumber 15 1.875 Annabelle Torino General Public 28 3.5
John J. Murphy Retired 182 22.75 Larry Tucker Retired 1 0.125
Tommy Nasson Global- Chelsea 109 13.625 Stephen Urguhart Retired 8 1
Roger Newcomb, Jr. M.S. Walker 12 1.5 Bobby Valdario DHL 2 0.25
Maureen K. O'Brien General Public 3 0.375 Charlie Vaughn Retired 49 6.125
John O'Connor Admiral Metals 22 2.75 Jack Ward Retired 126 15.75
Michael Pagliaro New Penn Motor Express 91 11.375 James W. Woods Retired 52 6.5
Peter Pappas Retired 9 1.125 Mallory Woods General Public 2 0.25
Joe Peluso Atlas-Glenmore 48 6
Edmund E. Petit, Jr. Retired 31 3.875
Edward Porter Manfi-Leasing/Stop & Shop 9 1.125
Christine Quinn General Public 4 0.5
John Quinn General Public 5 0.625
David Radochia, Jr. Boston Globe (Local 259) 3 0.375
Ron Raymond UPS-Chelmsford 51 6.375
Carol Rees General Public 2 0.25
Peter Rodliff Marr Rigging 1 0.125
Luis A. Rodriguez Capitol Waste 2 0.25S pokesm an Mag W inter 2012_layout 2/1/12 11:15 A M P age 22
Calendar of
Events
January 15 General Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m.
Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129
January 2012 January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 28 Blood Bank 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129
February 12 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
February 14 Valentine’s Day
James Riddle Hoffa’s Birthday
February 19 General Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m.
February 2012 Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129
February 20 President’s Day
February 22 George Washington’s Birthday
February 25 Blood Bank 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129
March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day
March 2012 March 18 General Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m.
Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129
March 24 Blood Bank 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129
5th Annual Light Up The Night
SAVE THE DATE: for Autism Gala – April 7, 2012
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Stewards Spotlight
Mike Bates Gaskell says he deals with the usual issues as steward for his 22 co-
workers. “It is never a perfect day as steward. I deal with seniority
ABC Moving Company, problems, pay-discrepancy concerns, split-shifting and eight-hour
Somerville guarantee battles, but I usually resolve all problems before they make
Michael Bates has been working at ABC it to the formal grievance procedure,” Gaskell said.
Moving Company in Somerville, Mass. Casey & Hayes has been doing business since 1925 and keeps
since 1993. In July of 1994 Bates helped to the Teamsters Local 25 members very busy.
unionize ABC and since then he has been “We move everything from laboratories to library books,”
a member of Teamsters Local 82. (On January 1, 2012 Local 82 Gaskell said. “We are constantly in and out of commercial build-
merged into Local 25.) ings, colleges and universities, law firms and museums. The largest
Bates is the only steward for the 14 Teamsters on the list and move I ever did was in 1988 at the law firm Ropes and Gray. We
enjoys his role as steward. “I have a civil relationship with manage- moved 15 floors in 20 days.”
ment and I am not afraid to confront them when they are wrong,” Gaskell is very pleased with his recent move into Local 25
Bates said. “I also have a good relationship with the members and from Local 82. “We now have more resources and the ability to
they understand when I tell them they are wrong and not the com- chase the nonunion movers out of Boston. The leadership of
pany in certain situations.” Local 25, with President O’Brien at the helm, creates a better
Bates is really excited about becoming a member of Local 25. atmosphere and restores pride in the Local 82 membership. I am
“We now have solid representation with Local 25, under the excited for the future.”
leadership of President O’Brien. I have known Sean my whole life
and I know with him in charge we will become much stronger in
the big buildings in Boston by stopping the nonunion companies
Kenneth Healy
from taking our work.” Spry Moving and Storage
ABC Moving has been in business since 1982. It has contracts Company, Woburn
with Verizon, Fidelity Investments, many law firms, bio-tech com-
panies and the big hospitals in Boston. Ken Healy has been a Teamster since
“The company is doing well,” Bates said. “We are two years into a 1984 when he helped to unionize Global
six-year contract and we want the company to remain busy so we can Van Lines. In May of 1990, Healy moved
get an even share at the bargaining table in 2015.” to Spry Moving and Storage Company,
Bates hails from a long line of union members. His uncle Mark where he has worked ever since.
Bates is the steward for Local 25 at Boston Sand and Gravel. His uncle Healy is in his third year as steward at Spry for his 16 fellow
Billy Riley is a member of the Local 25 Movie Division. His uncle Teamsters.
Brian Bates is a member of Laborers Local 22 and his brother Shawn “I like being steward. I feel good when I can solve a problem
Bates was a member of the NHL Players Association as a professional for one of the guys,” Healy said. “I don’t like having to bang heads
hockey player for the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders. with the ownership about an issue, but that is my role as steward
and I accept it, and the guys appreciate me fighting for them.”
Healy is thrilled about the merger of Local 82 into Local 25.
Ralph Gaskell “I now feel empowered as a Teamster. We can finally stick up for
Casey & Hayes Movers, ourselves and know that the leadership of Local 25 has our
South Boston backs,” Healy said. “President O’Brien really impresses me with
his vision for the future. The forecast with Local 25 looks good
Like his grandfather 50 years ago, Ralph and promising.”
Gaskell is a Teamster at Casey & Hayes Movers Spry Moving and Storage does mostly commercial work in
in South Boston, Massachusetts. He has been Boston, at the large hospitals like Mass General, and pharmaceuti-
the Local 82—and now Local 25—steward cal companies like Pfizer and others. Spry also has a household
since 2001 and has worked at Casey & Hayes for 24 years. division and archive division.
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