Taking On Taking On - Teamsters Local 25
Taking On Taking On - Teamsters Local 25
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1279_<strong>Local</strong><strong>25</strong>_Spring07.qxp 4/6/07 11:21 AM Page 3<br />
Message from thePresident<br />
Dear Brothers and Sisters:<br />
In the last edition of The Spokesman, I told you that 2007 would be a very busy year. It turns out that<br />
it has been even busier than I thought. That is fine with me because we have many things that we<br />
need to accomplish together.<br />
“I will make sure<br />
that our <strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong><br />
members’ interests<br />
remain protected.”<br />
–SEAN M. O'BRIEN<br />
PRESIDENT/<br />
PRINCIPAL OFFICER<br />
During the past several months, I have had the opportunity and the honor to serve on the National<br />
UPS Negotiating Committee at the request of General President Jim Hoffa. At times, negotiations have<br />
gone slow. Other times, the company has frustrated us. But one thing is for sure: all the committee<br />
members are united in our goal to protect our UPS members’ pensions, and health and welfare benefits.<br />
In late March, the committee began bargaining economics. In April, the committee will focus on the<br />
supplements, which cover local working conditions. I will make sure that our <strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong> members’<br />
interests remain protected. In May, we will return to bargain economic issues. I look forward to<br />
resuming discussions about pensions, health and welfare, the issues you have identified as the top<br />
priorities.<br />
At <strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong>, we continue to focus our attention on the top-notch representation that you have come<br />
to expect, and you are entitled to. That means negotiating the strongest contracts, organizing to grow<br />
our union and defending your hard-fought rights in the workplace. While I am on the road at UPS<br />
negotiations, I have made it clear to my agents, officers and staff, that serving you remains our<br />
number one priority. You are <strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong>.<br />
As your elected <strong>Local</strong> Union leadership, we are not only here to serve you the membership, but we<br />
have an obligation to serve the community as well. We have taken steps recently and engaged our<br />
Union in helping numerous local charities.<br />
As part of our continuing efforts to reach out to you more effectively, I am excited to announce the<br />
launching of <strong>Teamsters</strong> TV. We have created this to bring you video presentations of <strong>Teamsters</strong> <strong>Local</strong><br />
<strong>25</strong> events and important news.<br />
To access <strong>Teamsters</strong> TV, visit <strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong>’s web site, www.teamsterslocal<strong>25</strong>.com, and click on the<br />
“<strong>Teamsters</strong> TV” button. You may choose a link to watch a video clip.<br />
Right now we have clips of my inauguration, a video of U.S. Rep. Michael E. Capuano, (D-MA), and<br />
highlights of the February 2007 monthly meeting.<br />
We plan to expand programming, and we welcome your ideas. Please contact us with your suggestions.<br />
Meanwhile, I urge you to become active in <strong>Local</strong> <strong>25</strong>. Whether you are a longtime member, or fairly<br />
new, your voice matters. Our general membership meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at our<br />
Union Hall, 544 Main St., in Charlestown.<br />
I look forward to seeing you soon.<br />
Fraternally,<br />
Sean M. O'Brien<br />
President/Principal Officer
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