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VISIT THE 15 19 Left Lane The “Left Lane” is the name of the In This Issue | Spring 2021 Teamsters Local 25 Store, which is housed in the Day Room at the FEATURES DEPARTMENTS headquarters at 544 Main Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts. 8 Steward Seminar Goes Virtual 2 Business Agent Reports The store features a select number of 10 Teamsters Local 25 Presents 16 TeamstersCare different items offered on a seasonal 29 Scholarships basis: shirts, hats, jackets and sweat- 22 Futures Committee shirts. There are specialty items 14 Autism Fund Announces Grants available throughout the year. 24 Pensioners 15 Workers’ Memorial Day The store is open from 8 a.m. Remembrance Held April 28 27 In Memoriam to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and one hour before and one 18 Teamsters Put Amazon On 28 Retiree’s Corner hour after the monthly meetings. Notice The store accepts cash, credit 19 Women’s Committee Walks for card or debit card. For more Domestic Violence Organization information call (617) 241-8825 21 Dispatchers Recognized
The Spokesman Sean M. O’Brien, President/Principal Officer | Thomas G. Mari, Secretary-Treasurer Steven J. South John J. Juszkiewicz III John A. Murphy Joan C. Corey James L. Donovan Jr. Chris Smolinsky Vice President/ Trustee Business Agent Business Agent Political Coordinator Director of Organizing Business Agent John F. Gillis Robert J. Aiguier, Jr. Andrew P. Walsh Joseph F. Foti Daniel F. Risteen, Jr. Peter S. Berry Trustee Business Agent Business Agent Field Representative Director of Research Recording Secretary Ross H. McDonagh Jason A. Lopes Michael C. Halley Peter Alvarado & Security Trustee Business Agent Field Representative Field Representative Statement of Ownership, Management & Circulation Date of Filing: Location of Office: Ownership: Paid and/or requested 9/14/20 544 Main Street Local 25 Teamsters Union Circulation: None Title of Publication: Boston, MA 02129 544 Main Street Total Distribution: The Spokesman Total: 16,000 Boston, MA 02129 14,923 Frequency of Issue: Editor & Managing Editor: Total # Copies: 16,000 Copies not Distributed: Quarterly Sean M. O’Brien 1,077 (office use..etc) Message from the President
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As we inch towards some sense of normalcy, we must not forget the role Teamsters played in getting us here. Teamsters have always been essential workers; and now the world has witnessed this firsthand. I am beyond proud of our rank-and-file members. You never took the path of least resistance. You showed up and gave 110% every day to make sure all of us had the goods and services we needed to survive.
That has not been the same for many employers. Some did the right thing; recognizing you for the true heroes you are. But others showed just how greedy they are. These employers need to be held account- able. And that will happen at the negotiating table.
“I am beyond As I write this, most events in Massachusetts remain virtual. While we were not able to hold our Autism Gala again this year, the Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund was still able to donate more than proud of our $350,000 to 11 autism organizations. Thank you to our sponsors that continue to step up for this rank-and-file cause. We look forward to finally hosting our 13th annual Autism Gala on January 8, 2022 at the Bos- ton Convention and Exhibition Center. members. You never took the On April 10, we hosted a three-hour virtual Stewards Seminar. Local 25 Business Agents are regularly in contact with their stewards, but it is also important for us to meet as a group. Thank you for all you do. path of least resistance. You We held a virtual ceremony to remember those that have died on the job, including from COVID-19, on April 28, which is Workers’ Memorial Day. As part of this year’s ceremony, Local 25 member Marc showed up and Gautreau’s name was added to our Memorial Stone. Marc was killed October 3, 2019, after injuries gave 110% every sustained in a motor vehicle accident while at work delivering for UPS. He was 51-years-old and a had day to make sure worked for UPS for 17 years. all of us had the On May 16, Teamsters Local 25 presented 29 students with $2,000 scholarships. All of the recipients goods and services are from Teamsters Local 25 families. This is always my favorite meeting. Family is the reason we fight so hard in everything we do so to see these proud families with their children, about to enter their next we needed to chapter, is amazing. survive.” The Teamsters Local 25 Futures Committee continues to show why they are the future leaders of our –SEAN M. O’BRIEN union. They have been instrumental as we fight Amazon in our own neighborhoods as well as across PRESIDENT/ the country. They have hit the road to support workers on strike and those that want to organize. We PRINCIPAL OFFICER are starting to see other unions organize young worker committees and it is testament to the hard work of these young Local 25 members.
In closing, this is an exciting time for us. We have a United States President and administration not afraid to use the word union. Not afraid to embrace organized labor. Not afraid to invest in people and help those industries that were crushed in 2020. This administration has acknowledged the fact that the middle class and unions built this country and because of that our pensions will remain solvent through 2051. That means people can retire with dignity and respect. I’m excited about the future of this country. I’m excited about the future of the Teamsters.
Fraternally,
Sean M. O’Brien President/Principal Officer
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Secretary-Treasurer Vice President/Business Agent Thomas G. Mari Steven J. South Since our last Spokesman, Since my last report I have been we continue to service the assigned the following bargaining membership as we always units: YRC Freight and Clerical have, even though the pan- (temporary) New Penn Drivers demic continues. As we and Mechanics (temporary), Town pass the one-year mark of of Hingham DPW, Town of Hing- this horrible illness, we are ham DPW Supervisors, and Town finally turning the corner of North Reading DPW. I look forward to working with all due to widespread vaccina- of the stewards and members at these new assignments. tions being available to This summer, we will continue or begin negotiations our members. with the following bargaining units: City of Medford Inspec- Many of our members in the Trade Show Division are still tors, DPW Superintendents and Recreation Department, struggling due to the State restrictions on large crowds, but City of Medford School Custodians, City of Medford School as we approach Summer, we are optimistic this will start to Security Guards, Tech Specialists and Monitors, City of change. August cannot come soon enough, when all venues Newton DPW, City of Everett DPW, City of Everett Clerical, are scheduled to open with 100% capacity. With this news Town of Hingham DPW, Town of North Reading DPW. of opening, we do believe it will take a little more time for We look forward to negotiating strong contracts for all of the industry to get back into the swing of things. If you are our hardworking men and women in these communities. looking for work, I encourage you to visit our website: www. We have upcoming arbitrations in the City of Medford teamsterslocal25.com and click on the JOBS link. and City of Waltham, as well as several cases pending at the At UPS, Teamsters Local 25 members are still being NEAPGC UPS panels. expected to work at peak levels, many being forced to work In the Freight Division (YRCW- YRC, New Penn, six-day work weeks. As work hours at this level continue the Holland), on March 26, 2021, our members each received a injuries increase. We want to remind all members if you get “Union Bonus” in the amount of $177. This was a result of hurt at work, report it immediately. If UPS management the “two for one” provision put into the most recent tries to stop you from filing injury reports, contact your shop National Contract. The Company Executives received stewards and business agents. Remember even if you feel good bonuses in the amount of $1,672,916.67, therefore our enough to continue to work after getting hurt, you should Teamsters members shared $3,345,833.34. always file the report — it is your legal right to do so. In the Liquor Division, our members at MS Walker and In the Oil Division, the winter rush is slowing, but that Charles Gilman & Sons (Martignetti) are beginning their busy does not stop the long, hard hours - because our members in summer season, and working hard delivering to thousands the division all jump right into air conditioning season in the of liquor stores, restaurants and grocery stores across the state. Spring. The pandemic has not slowed this industry one bit, On March 18, we held a health fair at Martignetti, visiting and has even increased the workloads due to people being with our TeamstersCare Member Services and EAP staff. home more during the past year. At Global we were successful At UPS, we continue to settle thousands of hours of tri- in putting our dispatch group into the terminal operators’ ple time grievances for supervisors working. In April, we also contract, which means all six dispatchers will be getting close settled a National Panel case that resulted in the Company to $8-an-hour raises as soon as they transition, which must be creating two new full time 22.3 jobs in the Chelmsford facility. done by September 1, 2021. These dispatch members will also I wish you and your families an excellent summer! now receive Teamsters Health and Welfare at no cost to the member, and NE Teamsters pension fund contributions at the top rate. I want to thank all the members at Global for the continued solidarity; you sent a clear message to management Find us on social media! that you would walk if these changes did not happen. Proof that TOGETHER WE WIN, DIVIDED WE BEG!!!!! Teamsters Boston Send your contact In closing, the past year has been extremely tough for information to all our rank-and-file members, but once again, you all have @teamsters25 [email protected] proven why the Teamsters is the #1 Union in the United and you’ll received important States. I want to personally thank you for your commitment @teamsters25 information from Local 25 to your crafts, and loyalty to Local 25.
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Business Agent Business Agent Robert J. Aiguier, Jr. Jason A. Lopes I hope this report finds everybody I hope everyone and their families doing well, and your families happy are safe and healthy as we emerge and healthy. from the pandemic and return to Joint negotiations between Local some semblance of normalcy. 25 and UniteHere Local 26 Teamsters Local 25 members have at The Encore Boston Harbor continued to be on the frontlines Casino ended with a new Collective since day one of the pandemic, pro- Bargaining Agreement being overwhelmingly ratified 624 to viding essential products and services. I have never been more 10. It’s a two-year deal that includes 9% wage increases each proud to represent such a hardworking and dedicated group of year, union health care and many other benefits. This new members, who sacrifice and risk their own health and safety CBA will bring roughly 200 new members to Local 25. to serve the public. I commend you and thank you for your The members at InTerra Innovations also ratified a new efforts. For those of you that have lost family members, five-year deal that includes .50 per year wage increases, including the families of our hardworking brothers and sisters, pension is going from $1.25 to $1.50, and the company who unfortunately lost their battles with COVID-19, my heart- switched from the terrible but expensive, high deductible felt thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to all of you. company health plan to TeamstersCare. I’d like to thank On the negotiating front, we have now held 14 sessions Steward Carl Crimson for his help at the table. with the City of Cambridge, and have made substantial prog- Both of our Building Services companies, Emerald Green ress in several key areas. By the time this report hits your mail- and UG2, signed a one-year extension that includes a $.60 box, we are hoping to have an agreement in place. At UMass wage increase and maintains all other language and benefits. Boston and UMass Lowell, the state has finally released finan- We were successful in getting a new company, American cial parameters for 2020, 2021 and 2022, so these negotiations Cleaning, to sign on to this as well. can now move forward with the goal of reaching an agreement We’ve wrapped up negotiations with SP+. This is a new prior to the end of the fiscal year. Proposal meetings have been five-year deal. All employees will receive 3% wage increases held with the City of Cambridge E911 Supervisors and Public each year. We increased the pension contribution and accrual Works Supervisors bargaining units, with negotiations starting rate, maintained the cost of company health, maintained in early June for both groups. A one-year extension has been both pre-paid legal and the training fund, and we will increase reached with DiSilva Transportation which includes wage the minimum starting rate to $16.75 which has doubled the increases and maintenance of benefits on both the health & starting rate since we first organized in parking. Most impor- welfare and pension. tantly, we created a new “essential employee” article that will The American Red Cross national and local agreements require that the company negotiate wage increases for any will be expiring this fall; the two sides have had preliminary dis- employees deemed essential in the event of any future work cussions on an extension due to the restrictions on travel and stoppages by federal, state, city, or town governments. difficulty with negotiating a national agreement during a pan- The members at Marr Power Division unanimously rat- demic across 11 different international unions. We anticipate ified a new five-year deal that includes 100% company paid difficult negotiations if an extension can not be reached, up to health and welfare, pension accruals were maintained, new and including a national job action. Please keep an eye on our $250 safety bonus, and they’ll receive a $.75 wage increase social media platforms for updates on this situation. each of the five years. Steward Dan Swanton was instrumen- We currently have six cases filed for arbitration. One of tal in getting such a strong contract. these cases will be heard at the next SNEJAC panel against When parking in and around Boston, try to remember Manfi Leasing for non-payment of overtime on a grievance set- our brothers and sisters in the parking industry. Let them tlement. We have several AAA arbitrations filed including one know you’re a member of Local 25, and remember to tip with UMass Boston for an unjust suspension, two against the your valets! Current Local 25 parking companies are VPNE American Red Cross over the elimination of sick time banks in Parking Solutions, ProPark, SPplus Parking, and LAZ Park- violation of the MA State paid sick time law. Another AAA case ing. A map of Teamster Parking Facilities can be found on the is with Stop & Shop warehouse for unjust termination will be Local 25 website. heard in the first week of June and lastly a wrongful termina- As always, thank you to my stewards for your hard work tion with QCD/Golden State Foods is scheduled for late July. and dedication representing the members in the workplace We continue to see the toll of the pandemic hit our Ware- every day! Stay safe. house Division, with increased overtime and demand on our
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brothers and sisters. Stop & Shop warehouse and Manfi Leas- Business Agent ing continue to see excessive overtime and being forced in on Joan C. Corey their days off. The Union was able to negotiate a third round of double time for all hours of overtime worked, as well as a Teamsters are standing united as $2.00 increase to the starting wage in an attempt to help fill the we navigate through new challenges 50 full time warehouse positions that remain open. There are in 2021. Now is the time to build also openings in the fleet maintenance department and class upon our Teamster foundation of A drivers with Manfi Leasing. These positions provide both tradition and strength and pride. Teamsters Health & welfare (fully company paid) and pension. Now is the time to prepare for At QCD (Starbucks Warehouse) in Canton, we have a powerful revitalization of the 20 warehouse openings as of publishing of this report. The American labor movement. starting wage is $18.04 per hour with company medical and Since my last report, I am very pleased to inform everyone Teamster pension. All of these openings are currently on the that we received a favorable arbitrator’s decision against the first shift (5am-1:30pm). The current short staffing is causing Town of Acton. There was not just cause to terminate the heavy overtime and forcing in on days off. The workforce in employee. Our brother was returned to his position as Dis- Canton has done a tremendous job of answering the bell and patcher with back pay, benefits and made whole. keeping Starbucks restaurants fully stocked amid the increased Contracts have been settled for the Transportation demands during the pandemic. Our drivers and helpers have Associates at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Our been volunteering for overtime on their days off to help out members ratified a three-year agreement with annual wage in the warehouse and also deserve an extra pat on the back for increases, in addition significant market scale adjustments their efforts. based on years of service, bonus payments and increase In the Movie Division, it is going to be a busy Summer in clothing allowance. Thank you to committee members and Fall season. We currently have five productions up and Arthur Gufling and Elhachm Khoubach. running, with several more scheduled for a start up in the Fall. Concord Highway and Grounds Members unanimously We will also be calling on our members, both in and out of the ratified a one-year extension agreement with annual increases division, to help with the push to eliminate the sunsetting of to wages, clothing, boot, and safety allowance increases. the MA state film incentive. We need to be vigilant in protect- We were able to secure long term language improvements ing high paying, quality middle class jobs in the movie industry including compensatory time, paid time for lunch and by reminding our politicians who are most important - the negotiation sessions, as well as improved vacation language, hardworking men and women of the Commonwealth, and allowing more flexibility and options during Winter months. most importantly those in Teamsters Local 25. Recently, we have resumed negotiations for a successor three- Our monthly blood drives at the Union Hall have been year agreement. Thank you to Steward Tish Hopkins and postponed until later in 2021 to assure the safety and health of Committee members Rich Hathaway, Tim Jones and our members, donors and volunteer retirees. Please continue Joe Gazarro. to support the Red Cross by calling and making an appoint- Next Step Healthcare Nursing Assistants ratified a suc- ment to donate blood at one of their many fixed donor sites cessor agreement including wage increases, realigned and throughout the state. Remember to thank an essential worker, whether they are cleaning streets and parks (City of Cambridge), delivering goods (Costa Fruit, Stop & Shop, Manfi Leasing, QCD), pro- RAFT TIPS tecting our streets (UMass Lowell PD, UMass Boston Lieuten- ants) or providing life-saving medical services (American Red If you drink because you want to, that’s your Cross, Cambridge E911). These members continue to provide business... If you drink because you have to, the services needed in order for us to overcome this devastating we’re willing to make it our business. pandemic. In closing, I’d like wish everyone a happy and safe Summer with your families, and congratulations to all of our scholarship winners. I wish you the best next year as you begin If you or someone you know needs help, your college journey. Teamsters Local 25 is here. Visit our website to learn more about RAFT meetings.
4 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com adjusted increases to steps, with no changes to health insur- members continuing to deliver goods and services to the ance. Thank you to Steward Nadine Alexander. community. Melrose School Administrators, which are Directors, Negotiations for ABC Supply just wrapped up, and the Assistant Principals, and Special Education Administrators. membership ratified the new five-year agreement unan- As of the writing of this report, we are close to reaching an imously. This agreement includes stronger language to agreement to bring back to the membership for a vote. protect our members and our work, wage increases of up to Negotiations continue with the City of Cambridge, $3.50 per hour, and we were able to freeze healthcare costs Winthrop and WCI. Proposal Meetings have been conducted throughout the term of agreement. We were able to add to and negotiations are underway for Town of Sudbury E911 the annuity, shortened the progression period. I would like Dispatchers, Town of Acton Public Safety Dispatchers, to thank Steward’s Kenny Wright and Greg West for their Town of Concord Public Safety Dispatchers, City of Woburn hard work on the members behalf. Department Heads and Professional Staff, Tewksbury We negotiated a new four-year agreement at Airgas School Administrators, Tewksbury School Nurses, Brookline Hingham. This is the first four-year agreement for the Public Safety Dispatchers, City of Boston: Steam and HVAC group, which includes wage increases, two more personal Engineers and Somerville Housing Police. holidays, increases in on call pay and added excused time off Covestro successfully completed the acquisition of DSM in to be counted towards overtime. They now have a guaranteed Wilmington on April 1. The collective bargaining agreement 40-hour work week and we were able to reduce healthcare expires June 30, and negotiations for a successor agreement costs. As I said earlier in my report, these negotiations can have started. not happen without the members; thank you also to Steward All airline and related businesses continue to be adversely Bob Farquharson. impacted. Air Canada temporarily closed six stations in the We have upcoming arbitrations at Republic Services. U.S. We anticipate some of our agents at Logan Airport will We have two terminated mechanics that we have filed for be recalled for June 1st. In January our members at Gate arbitration. We are in the process of selecting dates and Gourmet servicing the international flights were recalled and arbitrators. returned to work under the CARES ACTS. Gate Gourmet In our Solid Waste Division, the increased household has opened a second facility Boston, and we welcome our trash volume has not subsided. Our members are picking newest members who have been negotiated into the national up approximately 20-30% more trash than pre-pandemic. master agreement. They are the first Teamsters in the U.S to I want to thank the members for doing such a great job in provide catering services to Jet Blue. these times. In 2019, Local 25 was able to negotiate and On behalf of the entire Teamsters Local 25 Women’s increase the prevailing wages in 28 cities and towns mostly Committee, I want to thank all our sisters and brothers who done by non-union contractors. This was done to level the have supported our fundraising efforts and raised awareness playing field for our union contractors to bid the communi- for survivors of domestic violence through donations and ties. Boston Carting is the first of our contractors to win one participation in the HAWC Virtual Walk in May. of the towns, and they will begin to be the Town of Abington’s Thank you to all our brothers and sisters who are working contractor on July 1. There are multiple bids coming up, and extremely hard and truly stand out in the workforce. We are my hope is that Capitol Waste, Boston Carting, and Republic deeply appreciative to our stewards, committee members and Services are successful. to every member for standing together. Thank you to your fam- In the Airline Division, our issues with United continue. ilies for their support as we come together to build a stronger We have multiple cases filed for system board and the American labor movement for the generations to come. IBT and the company have started to schedule hearings. Throughout the United system there are hundreds of cases, and ours have not been scheduled to be heard as of yet. Business Agent In our Laundry Division, our members at Angelica Andrew P. Walsh Textiles, Crown Linen, and Aramark uniform have kept our medical profession supplied through the pandemic. Crown Brothers and sisters, I hope you Linen has closed its Rhode Island plant, and consolidated and your families are well. I think the work in our group in Brockton. The result of the merger is we are all happy to say goodbye we expect to receive three new routes. to 2020 and welcome in 2021. I In the Building Materials Division, we are seeing an increase am humbled at the efforts made to home remolding and commercial building. Arlington Coal, throughout this past year by our Waldo Bros, Beacon Sales, ABC Supply members have been working tirelessly to keep the job sites supplied.
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In closing, I look forward to a better 2021. And as I have Lastly, I would like to thank the membership for their tre- said before when times got tough, you, the members, stood up mendous generosity during the Local 25 Toy Drive. It was an and made Local 25 proud. Thank you. extremely challenging year and the pandemic caused so much financial hardship for so many families. Many parents strug- gled with how to provide at the holidays but our members Field Representative came through huge. Together, Local 25 members dug deep, Michael C. Halley and we were able to raise over $175,000 in cash and toy dona- tions. This is the largest amount ever raised in the history of Since my last report, we have been the Teamsters Local 25 Toy Drive! able to negotiate and ratify agree- Special thanks to our members and stewards at UPS, Manfi, ments for both Boxford Police and and Stop & Shop, and everyone else who donated. This year’s newly organized National Express successful drive would not have been possible without our Safety Department. For our hard- leader, President Sean O’Brien, and our whole leadership working men and women working team: my co-chair Joe Conti, Billy Grubbs, Bobby McAllister, in the Teamsters Law Enforcement Greg Dodd and the Futures Committee. Thank you again. Division, our Boxford officers ratified a three-year agreement that includes annual wage increases, increases in educational pay, detail pay and an additional paid day off. Special thanks Field Representative to Steward and committee member Officer Kurt Anderson for his help in those negotiations. At National Express, after a Joseph F. Foti long fight to attain a first contract, the Safety Department was Since our last report, we were suc- able to ratify a five-year agreement, which will dramatically cessful in securing a first contract improve their working conditions there. This will include for Bradford Airport Logistics. first year correctional wage increases of $2-to $4-per-hour This group provides logistics and depending on seniority, as well as first time seniority based delivery services for Boston Logan job bidding, an increase in paid holidays, and Teamsters pen- Airport. The group saw significant sion. This contract was accomplished by the hard work and layoffs during 2020 due to the dedication of the committee: Walter Thomas, Rick Neil, and pandemic, but they are now slowly rebounding as availability Chief Steward Ricardo Acevado. of COVID-19 vaccinations and passenger travel confidence Committee member Walter Thomas, the force behind increases. The group agreed to a three-year deal, with wage the organizing drive, was unjustly terminated by the general increases, seniority rights, preferred job schedules, and safe manager in an attempt to intimidate the group and punish equipment language. him personally for exercising his right to organize his work- In the Moving & Storage Division, the members in six place. Local 25 fought back against this manager and com- companies unanimously ratified new five-year agreements. pany by filing a litany of labor charges with the NLRB against These members received significant wage increases, COVID- National Express. We were victorious and Walter Thomas 19 pandemic pay protections, new boot allowance, and was fully reinstated with full back pay, returning to the bar- language defining and protecting computer disconnect/ gaining table, and taking us over the finish line to gain that reconnect work for our members. Members also will see group’s first Teamster contract. Congratulations to this group improvements in vacation accrual language and contribution for staying strong in the fight. increases for pension, annuity, and health & welfare. I would We are also wrapping up negotiations for our drivers at like to thank the stewards on the negotiating committee, Vice The Boston Globe, Rohtsteins and another newly organized President Steve South, and President O’Brien, for making group, Randolph Transportation, and will be planning votes sure that these hard-working members continue to be the for all three of those groups. Negotiations are ongoing at highest paid in the industry. Transdev, St. Elizabeth’s and Mystic Island. We will begin At UPS in the Feeder Division, we went to arbitration in negotiations for custodians at Norwell Schools, and recently April for a case involving the company sending supervisors to organized Eastern Bus workers in Medford. customer locations to do work that we consider bargaining Through the Arbitration process we were successful in unit work. We expect a decision soon, and I look forward two cases of unjust terminations at National Express. Lemark to reporting on the results. We also put on cases at the New Nazairre, who was unjustly terminated for a minor traffic England Grievance panels for Sleeper Team grievances, and accident, was reinstated with full seniority and seven months two discharges cases in package and preload that resulted of full back pay, and Woodly Preval was reinstated with ten in one driver returned to work with over two weeks of back months of full back pay. pay claims. It should be no surprise to the members at UPS
6 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com that all their hard work during the height of the pandemic is during the pandemic, with the company failing to provide ade- now forgotten by the company. As members continue to be quate safety supplies. subjected to excessive overtime and forced work on weekends, In addition to our short-term organizing goals, we have they must also endure over-supervision, frivolous discipline, also been building our army for organizing our biggest threat and on road harassment. More members now opt into Article — Amazon. We have had four trainings with our volunteer 37 protection from excessive overtime and are being paid organizing committee, surveyed UPS to find contacts, and grievance settlements weekly for excessive overtime. Thank passed many resolutions in and around Boston to hold our you to the stewards and members who continue to enforce elected officials accountable when it comes to upholding the contract. community standards. During Business Agent John Murphy’s leave of absence, To some up our organizing for the first quarter of 2021, I have been assigned UPS Freight, UPS Cartage, and DHL. we’ve successfully organized two new companies, which I have met with the stewards and members in each group, consisted of three new bargaining units, and 267 new members. and I look forward to helping my friend and brother any Stay safe and have a great summer! way that I can. I wish him a speedy recovery and return to work. I would like to wish all our members a good and safe summer season spending time with family and friends. Teamsters Local 25 Movie Director of Organizing Division Members rally to save Chris Smolinsky the film tax credit After my last report, the organizing department sat down to outline our goals for 2021 and develop our plan for growth. After some strategy sessions and lengthy discussions, we decided to focus on two main goals for this upcoming year. The first is to organize in our core industries to capture more market share, which drives up bargaining power for our existing members. The second is to create a new industry for Local 25. We have begun executing this plan, and it has proven to be effective and fruitful. The school bus industry will be our core focus for 2021. At first glance, we identified 47 cities and towns in Local 25’s jurisdiction that have school buses operating as non-union or at On May 25, Teamsters least unidentified as being represented at this time. We had our Local 25 members joined first successful school bus campaign at Eastern Bus Medford, unions and advocates to which we won in mid-March, bringing in 43 new members. urge state legislators to These 43 new members were dealing with a multitude of issues that lead them to unionization. In the end, it was the lack of keep the film tax credit in respect and mistreatment from their manager that drove the place. Since its inception organizing drive. more than a decade ago, Our target for a new industry is WCI (work, community, 270 productions have independence). These workers are in-home direct care health filmed in over 225 cities and workers who take care of society’s most vulnerable people. towns, spending more than The residents in these homes have varying levels of disabilities, $2.8 billion in the state. that range from being deaf to traumatic brain injuries. WCI Teamsters Local 25 has led operates 49 different homes in and around Waltham, MA. the fight since the beginning I’m happy to report that WCI workers have won three consecutive elections for union representation with Local 25. and we will continue to The 228 newly organized members work across six different help grow the film and divisions. They faced incredibly unsafe working conditions television industry in MA.
www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2021 | The SPOKESMAN | 7 Stewards Seminar Goes Virtual 145 Local 25 Stewards participate in half-day program
Teamsters Local 25 s we continue to work through the pandemic, Teamsters Local 25 stewards met virtually for the AStewards Seminar this year. More than 145 stewards joined presenters for a half-day program on April 10. “Our leadership is only as good as those on the front-lines and that is you,” said Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien. ONLINE “You don’t just carry the message; you help us craft the mes- sage that we bring to the membership. The union steward is STEWARD often the first person a worker meets. You know the members in your workplace better than any of us. You represent SEMINAR Teamsters Local 25 to those workers.” ON ZOOM PLATFORM
President Sean O'Brien speaks at the Steward Seminar, held “I’ve been a Teamster for 28 years, and steward for 15 on Zoom this years,” said Peter Alvarado, UPS East New England Feeders. year due to the “I walked away from the program with an even better under- pandemic standing of how the union is working during these tough times to protect our jobs and keep us safe.” Throughout the program a series of three videos played thanking Teamster essential workers. “Our essential workers have gone through so much these past 15 months it was Topics included national and regional organizing, the nice to recognize them during the seminar,” said Local 25 Paid Family Medical Leave Act and worker rights, political Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mari. and strategic outreach, and overall union benefits. Presenters included newly named U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Boston City Councilor and Teamsters Local 25 endorsed “I walked away from the program with an candidate for Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu, Attorneys Michael Feinberg and Brian Cloherty, Ed Groden from New even better understanding of how the union England Teamsters Pension Fund, Dr. Carol Blanchard and Leslie Russell from TeamstersCare, Secretary-Treasurer Tom is working during these tough times to Mari, Brian Rainville from Teamsters Joint Council 10 New protect our jobs and keep us safe.” England, and Jim Donovan, Chris Smolinsky and Greg Dodd from the union. — Peter Alvarado, UPS East New England Feeders “Work can feel overwhelming at times, especially the last year during the pandemic,” said Nancy Campbell, steward at Cambridge 911. “I have missed meeting in person with Local The program closed with a tribute to everyone who 25 stewards and other members. Hearing from President has supported the Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala through O’Brien and all of the other presenters helped me set goals of the years. how I can continue to use my role as a steward in the work- “I hope this morning gave you the resources to better do place to better help my colleagues.” your job,” concluded O’Brien. “Seeing all of you take time “Meeting in person remains our top priority,” O’Brien away from your family, and time away from your weekend, continued. “But until it is deemed safe to do so, the virtual is truly inspiring. I know that I am leaving this session more platform offers a way for us to come together to share ideas engaged than ever. Thank you for all that you do for Teamsters and make sure that all of you are informed.” Local 25.”
8 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com Left, top: Jimmy Donovan and Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mari Middle: Jimmy Donovan, Greg Dodd, Attorney Mike Feinberg Bottom: Leslie Russell fist bumps Attorney Brian Cloherty
Right, top: Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu addresses delegates Middle: Dr. Carol Blanchard Bottom: President Sean O’Brien
Teamsters Local 25 STEWARDS SEMINAR SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2021 | The SPOKESMAN | 9 Teamsters Local 25 Presents 29 Scholarships Students receive $2,000 scholarships to further their education
students – all from Teamsters Local 25 families – Emma Walsh, a Local 25 member that works at UPS - were honored at the May16 General Membership Chelmsford, made history as the first scholarship recipient 29Meeting. The students all graduated from high that is also a member. Congratulations to Emma who will school this spring and will attend college this fall. attend UMASS Dartmouth this fall. In a year that has taken so many milestone memories The raffle included three laptops donated by Sea Change from high school seniors, it was nice to be able to celebrate Systems and Staples gift cards donated by the Local 25 together and applaud their good work. The proud parents Futures Committee. and honorees heard from President Sean O’Brien and Boston Seven companies sponsored scholarships. Thank you to City Councilor Michelle Wu before the formal presentations DBR Group, Inc., a Hilb Group Company, Feinberg, Dumont took place. & Brennan, Keches Law Group, Planned Strategies, Regan President O’Brien challenged the graduates to do good Associates Chartered, Regan Communications Group and and to never forget where they came from. “Make certain the Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter. that you give back to your community,” O’Brien said. “If you become a CEO, make sure you treat the janitor just as good as you treat the CFO. There were times your parents sacrificed their own happiness for yours. You are a product of the greatest organization in the world.” “You are all amazing,” Councilor Wu began by telling the recipients. “This is going to be one more step in an incredible future. I have a sense of how hard you all have worked and look forward to seeing everything that you are going to do in the future.”
Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mari, Councilor Michelle Wu, Ramana Venkatakrishman, Akshay and Manjula Ramana, President Sean O’Brien
Vice President/BA Steve South, Councilor Michelle Wu, Robert, Emma and Angela Walsh, President Sean O’Brien
Field Rep. Joe Foti, Councilor Michelle Wu, Leslie, Colin and Joseph Mahoney, President Sean O’Brien
10 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com BA Jason Lopes, Councilor Michelle Wu, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mari, Councilor Business Agent Robert Aiguier, Councilor Alisha and Johnny Gonzales, President Michelle Wu, Viviana Genao-Sosa, Michelle Wu, Judy, Lilia and Peter Martin, Sean O’Brien Briana Alvarez, President Sean O’Brien President Sean O’Brien
Field Rep. Joe Foti, Councilor Michelle Wu, Will, Brady and Patty BA Jason Lopes, Boaz Levin, Brian Sullivan, Councilor Michelle Wu, Leslie, George Regan, President Sean O’Brien Jennifer, Ethan and William Beaulieu, President Sean O’Brien
Kevin Harrington, Councilor Michelle Wu, Ellen, Frank, Olivia and Frank Field Rep. Joe Foti, Michele Councilor Michelle Wu, Richard, Olivia, Dawson, President Sean O’Brien Nicholas and Cathy Marquis, President Sean O’Brien
Field Rep. Joe Foti, Councilor Michelle Wu, Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mari, Councilor Michelle Wu, Field Rep. Joe Foti, Councilor Michelle Timothy and Elizabeth Cashman, Mike O’Brien, Olivia and Noreen Dennett, President Wu, Anthony, Alyssa and Michelle Toppi, President Sean O’Brien Sean O’Brien President Sean O’Brien
www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2021 | The SPOKESMAN | 11 BA Jason Lopes, Councilor Michelle Wu, Joseph and Angelina Councilor Michelle Wu, Field Rep. Peter Alvarado, Sec.-Treas. Mari, Bairos, Mike Feinberg, Christine Bairos, President Sean O’Brien Cindy, Michael and Courtney Casey, President Sean O’Brien
Field Rep. Joe Foti, Councilor Michelle Wu, Carol, Grady and BA Joan Corey, Councilor Michelle Wu, Tayla, Michael, Cheryl and Edward Ellis, President Sean O’Brien Vanessa Kenny, President Sean O’Brien
BA Andy Walsh, Councilor Michelle Wu, Alessandro, Maria, Field Rep. Foti, Councilor Michelle Wu, Carrie, Philip and Frank Kirby, Madison and Nicole Possamai, President Sean O’Brien President Sean O’Brien
Paul Desrosier, Councilor Michelle Wu, Kevin, Gavin and Anne Marie Vice President/BA Steve South, Councilor Michelle Wu, Gabriella, Kelly, President Sean O’Brien Rebecca and Dennis Cronin, President Sean O’Brien
12 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com 2021 Teamsters Local 25 Field Rep. Foti, Councilor Michelle Wu, Deborah, Memorial Scholarship Awards Halle and Brian McGrail, President Sean O’Brien
Briana Alvarez Philip Kirby Akshay Ramana Kevin F. Harrington, Sr. Daughter of Viviana Genao-Sosa Son of Frank Kirby Son of Manjula Ramana Scholarship Award Massport UPS - Chelmsford TeamstersCare Stoughton Olivia Dawson Graduate of Kipp Academy Lynn Graduate of Central Catholic Graduate of Newton South Daughter of Frank Dawson, Jr. Collegiate High School High School Stop & Shop Distribution Center Attending Suffolk University Attending Unites States Coast Guard Attending Bentley University Graduate of Joseph Case High School Academy Attending Fisher College Courtney Casey Tsion Tedla Daughter of Michael Casey Colin Mahoney Daughter of Abraham Tedla Francis Ciccarelli Memorial UPS - Norwood Son of Joseph Mahoney SP Plus Parking Scholarship Award Graduate of Melrose High School UPS - Norwood Graduate of Cambridge Rindge & Attending Saint Anselm College Graduate of Oliver Ames High School Latin School Grady Ellis Attending UMASS Amherst Attending Boston University Son of Edward Ellis Gabriella Cronin UPS - Norwood Daughter of Dennis Cronin Nicholas Marquis Alyssa Toppi Graduate of Franklin High School UPS - Chelmsford Son of Richard Marquis Daughter of Anthony Toppi Attending UMASS Amherst Graduate of Clinton High School DHL Express UPS - Watertown Attending Curry College Graduate of North Middlesex Graduate of Wakefield Memorial DBR Group, Inc. Scholarship Regional High School High School Award Olivia Dennett Attending Middlesex Community Attending American University Gavin Kelly Daughter of William Dennett (Deceased) College Son of Ann Marie Kelly Massport Emma Walsh Local 25 Office Graduate of Wilmington High School Lilia Martin UPS - Chelmsford Graduate of Malden Catholic Attending Providence College Daughter of Peter Martin Graduate of Chelmsford High School Attending Bunker Hill Community Aggregate Industries Attending UMASS Dartmouth College Alisha Gonzales Graduate of Wakefield Memorial Daughter of Johnny Gonzales High School Feinberg, Dumont & Brennan Regan Communications Group Stop & Shop Distribution Center Attending The American University Scholarship Award Scholarship Award Graduate of BMC Durfee High School of Rome Angelina Bairos Brady Leslie Attending Massachusetts Institute of Daughter of Joseph Bairos Son of Will Leslie Technology Halle McGrail Movie Division UPS - Norwood Daughter of Deborah McGrail Graduate of Lincoln High School Graduate of Braintree High School Catherine Hammond DHL Express Attending Rhode Island College Attending Massachusetts Maritime Daughter of Robert Hammond Graduate of Windham High School Academy Admiral Metals Attending UMASS Amherst George Rodrigues Memorial Graduate of Cushing Academy Teamsters Local 25 Group Legal Attending Salem State University Angela Melin Scholarship Award Daughter of Steven Melin Ethan Beaulieu Service Plan Scholarship Award Era Haxhimali UPS - Chelmsford Son of William Beaulieu Ian Wright Daughter of Edmond Haxhimali Graduate of Burlington High School Stop & Shop Distribution Center Son of Richard Wright UPS - Logan Attending UMASS Amherst Graduate of BMC Durfee High School UPS - Watertown Graduate of Somerville High School Attending UMASS Dartmouth Graduate of Belmont High School Attending Worcester Polytechnic James Murphy Attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute Son of Christine Murphy Joseph C. Conlon Memorial Institute UPS - Norwood Scholarship Award Michael Kenny Graduate of Xaverian Brothers Elizabeth Cashman Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Son of Cheryl Kenny High School Daughter of Timothy Cashman Chapter Scholarship Award Saugus Police Department Attending Middlebury College UPS - Watertown Clara Anderson Graduate of Saugus High School Graduate of West Bridgewater Granddaughter of Roy Anderson Attending Harvard College Madison Possamai High School Retired, Mystic Island Transport Daughter of Alessandro Possamai Attending Salem State University Graduate of Middleborough Romanow Container High School Graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Jerry (Doobie) Leary early votes Attending University of Delaware Greg Dodd speaks with an Regional High School at Fenway Park. Amazon worker. Attending Wheaton College
www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2021 | The SPOKESMAN | 13 Teamsters Local 25 Autism Fund Announces Grants 11 organizations awarded more than $350,000
espite there being no Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala in 2020 or 2021, the Local 25 Autism Fund was still able Dto give out $350,000 in grants this year. “It was exactly one year ago tonight when we made the difficult decision to postpone the 13th annual Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala,” Teamsters Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien told grantees, sponsors and supporters during a virtual awards announcement. “Despite having no event and other challenges posed by the pandemic, I am happy that we have been able to fund our grantees again this year. The Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala will be back stronger than ever and our mission will never slow down.” The Teamsters Local 25 Gala for Autism is rescheduled for January 8, 2022 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Above, in center: Larry More than 75 people joined together on zoom for the special Cancro, Boston Red Sox announcement. and Autism Speaks
Congratulations to the 2021 Autism Grant Recipients:
Boston Higashi School...... $100,000 Melmark New England...... $75,000 McLean Hospital...... $75,000 Autism Speaks New England...... $25,000 Above: President Sean O’Brien Braintree Challenger League...... $15,000 welcomed more than 75 guests Mark Fidrych Foundation...... $10,000 virtually for the grant announcement District 12 Challenger League...... $10,000 At right: Mike Kelly, Boston Higashi Jason Roberts Challenger League...... $10,000 School Medford Invitational Tournament...... $10,000 Special Townies Organization...... $10,000 Stoneham Light It Up Blue...... $10,000
Thank you to all of the Sponsors, including platinum sponsors: SAVE THE DATE! Gala for Autism Saturday, January 8, 2022 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
*All tickets previously purchased will be honored *
14 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com www.teamsterslocal25autism.com Workers’ Memorial Day Remembrance Held April 28 UPS Member Marc Gautreau’s name added to the Memorial Stone
orkers’ Memorial Day April 28 marked another solemn milestone as Teamsters Local 25 held a virtual program for the second consecutive year honoring workers who have lost their livesW on the job. It served as a stark reminder of the lives lost to COVID-19 and its impact on essential frontline workers, Top right: Billy Grubbs including Teamster members. The observance was high- lowers the United States lighted by a poignant moment honoring the life and career of flag during the ceremony longtime UPS Teamsters Local 25 member Marc Gautreau. Top: Gregg Dodd and This year’s ceremony also marked the 50th anniversary Secretary-Treasurer of the OSHA Act. The law ensures every worker the right to a Tom Mari safe job. The virtual program included remarks from Secretary- Left: Trustee John Treasurer Tom Mari, speaking on behalf of President Juszkiewicz, III O’Brien, who was out of town. Greg Dodd, Chairman of the Bottom: The Memorial Futures Committee, read the official International Brother- Stone hood of Teamsters statement. A bagpiper played Amazing Grace to close the ceremony while the United States flag was lowered by Retiree Billy Grubbs and Kevin Kelleher. Marc Gautreau’s name was added to the Memorial Stone that sits in front of the union hall. A longtime member of Local 25, Gautreau was killed October 3, 2019, after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while at work delivering for UPS. He was 51-years-old and a 17-year Teamster UPS member. He began as a UPS package sorter and worked his way up to a package carrier. “Marc’s name is now engraved on the Teamsters Local 25 Memorial Stone, joining other Teamsters Local 25 workers that have died on the job,” said Secretary-Treasurer Tom Mari. “The memorial stone stands tall as a tribute to these workers, but also as a call to action to never forget their sacrifices. People like Marc are the reason we fight – and will continue to fight – for better and safer working conditions.” Later in the day, Teamsters Local 25 Trustee and Workers' Memorial Day Committee Co-Chair, John Joseph Juszkiewicz, III, represented Local 25 at the MassCOSH Workers' Memorial Day tribute at the Massachusetts State House.
www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2021 | The SPOKESMAN | 15 Board of Trustees Teamsters Union 25 Highlighting the TeamstersCare Top-notch care and TeamstersCare Health Services & Directory Insurance Plan Dental Office in Stoughton big savings… Sean M. O’Brien Charlestown Offices Union Co-Chairman 16 Sever St. The TeamstersCare Dental office, located at 1214 Park Street in Stoughton, MA, has been open since February 1, Charlestown, MA 02129 Thomas G. Mari 1999. We are proud to report that our very first patient, Douglas K, still receives his dental care at our facility. • Administration Union Trustee TeamstersCare members and their families can receive expert, personalized care by fellow Teamsters at our In-House Clinical Offices in Charlestown, • Audiology Dr. Laurie Dylis Murphy, who manages and practices at the Stoughton office, is also the Dental Director • Dental Steven J. South Chelmsford and Stoughton. In the next few Spokesman publications, we overseeing all three TeamstersCare Dental Offices. Dr. Dylis Murphy began her career with TeamstersCare in • Member Services Union Trustee 1996 as a dentist at the Charlestown location. Dr. Elena Jordache joined the Stoughton staff in 2009, and Dr. plan to highlight different ways that you can tackle many of your family’s Local Tel: 617-241-9220 health care needs at a fraction of the cost you would spend elsewhere. John A. Murphy Manjula Ramana in 2011. Within MA: 800-442-9939 Union Trustee Out of State: 800-225-6135 Rounding out the talented Dental: Proper dental health is very important for your overall Fax: 617-241-8168 Michael Shaughnessy staff at the Stoughton health, and no one does it better than the dedicated providers at our three TeamstersCare Dental Offices. Covered members and their Charlestown Pharmacy Employer Co-Chairman dental office are three 552 Main St. hygienists and six dental families are eligible to receive a variety of preventive dental services Charlestown, MA 02129 Michael A. Rico assistants. Dental hygienists at no cost. The offices provide many routine dental care services for Local Tel: 617-241-9024 Employer Trustee a $5 or $10 TeamsterShare payment per visit. Toll Free: 800-235-0760 are: Marissa Bialek, Jessica Fax: 617-241-5025 Jason Paradis Davis, and Helen Regan, Employer Trustee who recently retired and TeamstersCare DENTAL - 3 convenient locations - Call for an appointment Stoughton Pharmacy has been helping out 16 Sever Street, Charlestown ~ (617) 241-9220 ext. 1 1214 Park St. John W. White • Stoughton, MA 02072 Employer Trustee part-time until our new • 1214 Park Street, Stoughton ~ (781) 297-7360 Tel: 781-297-9764 hygienist starts. Dental • 4 Meeting House Road, Chelmsford ~ (978) 256-9728 Fax: 781-297-9370 assistants are: Carolyn TeamstersCare Dental Blue Provider – Blanchette, Ashley Service/Procedure Stoughton Dental Office Dental Fee Your Average Cost 1214 Park St. Donohoe, Louna Stoughton, MA 02072 Mahotiere, Heather Pavao, 6 month dental checkup including dental cleaning, No charge $69 Tel: 781-297-7360 and Brooke Rego. annual bitewing X-rays, and doctor exam Toll Free: 877-326-1999 Fax: 781-297-7830 Janice White was the Partial or Complete set of Dentures $50 $684 - $846 dental assistant/receptionist ($10 per appointment, 5 appointments required) Chelmsford Dental Office 4 Meeting House Rd. from 2001 until her recent Composite Restoration $5 $42 - $75 Chelmsford, MA 01824 retirement in January 2021. Janice will be dearly missed by staff and patients alike. (White filling: 1-4 tooth surfaces) Tel: 978-256-9728 Toll Free: 800-258-2111 TeamstersCare dental offices have digital technology for x-rays, computerized appointments and patient records, Deep Scaling per Quadrant or Section of Mouth No charge $77- $308 Fax: 978-256-9846 intra-oral cameras, and the ability to e-prescribe medication when necessary. (fee is per visit) EAP Office Please be assured that all TeamstersCare dental offices are following the most recent Simple Extraction of a Tooth $10 $42 16 Sever St. CDC/OSHA/ADA and MDS guidelines to serve you and your family safely during Charlestown, MA 02129 the COVID pandemic. Our patients have noticed some important changes at all of Root Canal Therapy on a Front Tooth (fee is per visit) $10 $250 24-hour Toll Free Tel: 800-851-8326 our offices. We are asking you some pre-appointment screening questions, taking your Mouth Guard to Protect Teeth from Grinding $10 $100 Fax: 781-321-6501 temperature when you arrive, and staff is wearing full PPE for everyone’s safety. Sealants (fee is per visit) $5 $15 - $60 At this time we’re asking patients to arrive no earlier than 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. You must wear your mask while in the office, until advised by the staff that you may remove it so that your dental procedure can begin. Your Take advantage of the TeamstersCare clinical in-house services offered to you at the hands of our own safety and the safety of all of our patients and staff is very important to us – thank you dedicated healthcare professionals. We hope to see you soon! for your cooperation. Top-notch care and TeamstersCare big savings… Directory Charlestown Offices 16 Sever St. Charlestown, MA 02129 TeamstersCare members and their families can receive expert, personalized • Administration care by fellow Teamsters at our In-House Clinical Offices in Charlestown, • Audiology Chelmsford and Stoughton. In the next few Spokesman publications, we • Dental • Member Services plan to highlight different ways that you can tackle many of your family’s Local Tel: 617-241-9220 health care needs at a fraction of the cost you would spend elsewhere. Within MA: 800-442-9939 Out of State: 800-225-6135 Dental: Proper dental health is very important for your overall Fax: 617-241-8168 health, and no one does it better than the dedicated providers at our three TeamstersCare Dental Offices. Covered members and their Charlestown Pharmacy 552 Main St. families are eligible to receive a variety of preventive dental services Charlestown, MA 02129 at no cost. The offices provide many routine dental care services for Local Tel: 617-241-9024 a $5 or $10 TeamsterShare payment per visit. Toll Free: 800-235-0760 Fax: 617-241-5025
TeamstersCare DENTAL - 3 convenient locations - Call for an appointment Stoughton Pharmacy 16 Sever Street, Charlestown ~ (617) 241-9220 ext. 1 1214 Park St. • Stoughton, MA 02072 • 1214 Park Street, Stoughton ~ (781) 297-7360 Tel: 781-297-9764 • 4 Meeting House Road, Chelmsford ~ (978) 256-9728 Fax: 781-297-9370 TeamstersCare Dental Blue Provider – Service/Procedure Stoughton Dental Office Dental Fee Your Average Cost 1214 Park St. Stoughton, MA 02072 6 month dental checkup including dental cleaning, No charge $69 Tel: 781-297-7360 annual bitewing X-rays, and doctor exam Toll Free: 877-326-1999 Fax: 781-297-7830 Partial or Complete set of Dentures $50 $684 - $846 ($10 per appointment, 5 appointments required) Chelmsford Dental Office 4 Meeting House Rd. Composite Restoration $5 $42 - $75 Chelmsford, MA 01824 (White filling: 1-4 tooth surfaces) Tel: 978-256-9728 Toll Free: 800-258-2111 Deep Scaling per Quadrant or Section of Mouth No charge $77- $308 Fax: 978-256-9846 (fee is per visit) EAP Office Simple Extraction of a Tooth $10 $42 16 Sever St. Charlestown, MA 02129 Root Canal Therapy on a Front Tooth (fee is per visit) $10 $250 24-hour Toll Free Tel: 800-851-8326 Mouth Guard to Protect Teeth from Grinding $10 $100 Fax: 781-321-6501
Sealants (fee is per visit) $5 $15 - $60
Take advantage of the TeamstersCare clinical in-house services offered to you at the hands of our own dedicated healthcare professionals. We hope to see you soon! Local 25 Leads The Charge Against Amazon City officials in Boston and beyond call on Amazon to meet area standards for wages, benefits and safe working conditions prior to any expansion
eamsters Local 25 has been working with municipal leaders to hold Amazon accountable, by meeting or exceeding community standards for wages, benefits and safe working conditions before any potential expansion into the city. The resolutions brought forth by city councils Toften stipulate that the company must meet with Teamsters Local 25 and all interested community members before expanding. “This is about much more than one vote or one union. This is a fight for the future of working families and blue-collar workers everywhere,” Presi- dent Sean M. O’Brien said. “Despite enormous profits, Amazon is light-years away from meeting the high standards we have for workers and safety in Above: Secretary-Treasurer Greater Boston. Delivery drivers and warehouse workers are essential Tom Mari addresses the heroes who have put themselves in harm’s way to keep our lives moving crowd at the rally during the pandemic.” Left: Local 25 member and The Boston City Council was the first municipality to put Amazon on notice. Peabody City Councilor-at- Since then, city and town councils in Somerville, Cambridge, Medford, Large Jon Turco speaks in support of the resolution Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, Malden, Lynn, Lawrence and Peabody have all offered by the Peabody passed similar resolutions. Council Speaking at a rally in North Andover, the site of a future distribution center, Secretary- Treasurer Tom Mari said, “We demand area standards, and we will not sit idle when this bad actor — Amazon— comes to North Andover . We represent thousands of members at UPS and DHL Express, where they receive a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, great health benefits, and a pension that they can retire on and have the same standard of life they had when they were working. Amazon is the exact opposite.”
18 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRINGSPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com Teamsters Local 25 Women Step Out for HAWC Domestic Violence Organization
o mark Women’s History Month the Teamsters Local 25 social media sites highlighted the work of the Local T25 Women’s Committee. 23 posts ran during March showcasing charities and programs we have supported through the years. It was a great way to reflect on the meaningful work we have done in the community. The month culminated when Local 25 membership voted to donate $5,632 to HAWC, an agency that works with victims of domestic violence on the north shore. The donation was from members and the union. “Teamsters Local 25 is proud to support HAWC and its mission to help victims of domestic City Councilor Michelle Wu with Local 25 sisters violence,” said President Sean M. O’Brien. “Throughout our history, women have been critical to the success of our union. I am proud that our Women’s Committee is leading the charge to support HAWC and bring domestic violence issues into the open, so that victims know there is help available and they don’t have to suffer in silence.” As part of the donation, the Women’s Committee pledged to participate in HAWC’s Rosie Dunlop virtual walk this May. We had a team of 26 walkers and raised another $5,000! “Domestic violence impacts women, children, Jenny Whatley men and entire families and communities,” said and family Kristen (Kiki) Delafano Local 25 Business Agent Joan Corey, co-chair of the Committee. “Everyone deserves to live without being in constant fear of violence and abuse. We hope this donation allows HAWC to help more victims and continue its important work in North Shore communities.” Stephanie Welch (far right) and family
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Throughout the week of April 17 – 21, we used the Teamsters Local 25 social media sites to thank 911 dispatch members. Teamsters Local 25 is proud to represent members in Acton, Brookline, Cambridge, Concord, Everett, Saugus, Sudbury and SSRECC South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center (Hingham, Cohasset, Hull and Norwell). “Thank You, Local 25 Dispatchers, for all you do on the frontlines,” said President Sean M. O’Brien. “You are the unsung heroes of public safety, working behind the scenes, so those responding to the scene are well Above left: City of Cambridge Emergency Telecommunications informed and safe. Dispatchers and Supervisors This past year has Left: Town of Sudbury E911 Dispatchers brought new chal- lenges as you manage calls during a global pandemic. On behalf of 12,000 Teamsters Local 25 Members, thank you.”
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e appreciate all of our brothers and sisters on the frontlines and hope that they continue to stay Wsafe as we move forward in this new normal. The Futures Committee continues our mission to engage and recruit younger members of the local. In January we united with the Teamsters Joint Council 10 New England organizers in Waltham at WCI (Worker Community Independence), and in February we visited the Eastern Bus Company worksite in Medford many times to support the drivers. Both companies worked hard to persuade their employees not to join, but workers at both WCI and Eastern Jake Smith, Greg Dodd, Nico Catano and Rob Manchester at Eastern Bus voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 25. Bus Company We continue our fight against Amazon. This is an ongoing battle to organize this corporate bully and give the hardworking men and women a fair shot at decent wages, benefits, and retirement. This has included a rally at the new facility being built in North Andover, revisiting the Amazon location in Everett to speak with workers, participating in organizing trainings and working closely with Teamsters Local 25 director of organizing Chris Smolinsky. The Futures Committee has also hit the road to support our brothers and sisters in labor. We marched Paul Weiskel, Jerry (Doobie) Leary proudly with the MNA Nurses at St. and Greg Dodd at WCI Waltham Kevin Barry speaks at the monthly Futures meeting Vincent Hospital in Worcester to send a message to hospital management that they need to start treating nurses like that heroes that in office, as well as former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as they are. We walked the line with Teamsters Local 170 our new Labor Secretary we now have a leg up, but this is members on strike at Coca-Cola over seniority rights. When no time to sit back. We are excited to announce we will hold they won their fight at Local 170 after many weeks on the our annual New Member Orientation on September 18, picket line, it was great to see what true solidarity can do. and we are planning our summer family day cookout. We also helped the Iron Workers Local 7 NEXT Committee with their first event, a food drive for members in need. The NEXT Committee is for younger members of the Iron Workers. The drive was a resounding success, and we look forward to partnering with these younger members in the future. On April 10, the Futures Committee presented during the Stewards Seminar and on April 28, the Workers’ Memorial Day remembrance. Both programs were virtual this year. We also had the chance to meet with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu, candidate for Boston Mayor, as she unveiled her labor proposal. Moving forward we will continue to ensure our future will be in good hands of leaders that know what it really Rob Manchester and Greg Dodd meet with Local 25 endorsed means to be a Teamster. With new pro labor administration candidate for Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu
22 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com Standing with Teamsters Local 170 members at the Coca-Cola strike
Mike Gath, Jerry (Doobie) Leary, Brian Sanchez, Paul Weiskel, Jimmy Smolinsky helping load food into cars at the Iron Workers Greg Dodd and Kyle Frederick at the Amazon rally Local 7 Food Drive in South Boston
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Jason Linhares with his two daughters at the April @bostonfutures25 membership meeting
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Milciades Adames Hertz Corporation Statutory Pension 01/2021 David A Anderson J P Foodservice Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Jose Areias Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Statutory Pension 01/2021 David Arsenault Jet-A-Way Statutory Pension 11/2020 George M Bento Boston Sand & Gravel Co Statutory Pension 10/2020 David A Bernier Purity Supreme, Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Richard F Bileau Manfi Leasing Corp Early Retirement Pension 01/2021 Francis J Blackbird Jr. Allied Systems Statutory Pension 10/2020 Robert J Bonia New England Motion Picture/TV Early Retirement Pension 10/2020 James M Brennan YRC, Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Bruce A Brightman United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Matthew J Buckley United Parcel Service Inc Disability Pension 10/2020 Marcia C Byrne DHL Express (USA Inc) Statutory Pension 10/2020 James J Callahan Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Statutory Pension 08/2020 Timothy J Campbell Marr Scaffolding Co Statutory Pension 10/2020 Philip J Cardoza United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 10/2020 Joseph A Carroll Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Regular Pension 08/2020 Antonio C Cavaleiro United Parcel Service Inc Thirty Year Full Service 01/2021 Stephen A Clark United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 01/2021 Marshall C Coleman CalPro, Inc Statutory Pension 10/2020 Daniel V Collinge Catalano Bros Inc Statutory Pension 12/2020 Timothy W Connor DHL Express (USA Inc) Statutory Pension 08/2020 Paul J Coppinger United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 10/2020 Ralph E Corkum Freeman Exposition LLC Regular Pension 01/2021 Densel M Coutain United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 09/2020 James E Crowell New Penn MTR Exp Inc Statutory Pension 07/2020 John Dasilva Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Statutory Pension 12/2020 Daniel E Dattilo United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Gail M Davenport Jordan Marsh Co Statutory Pension 11/2020 Francis H Daxberger Sonepar Inc DBA Northeast Disability Pension 09/2020 Philipe De Saint Phalle Global Companies LLC Regular Pension 10/2020 John J Diangelis Nth Degree Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Eugene J Dimascio Nexxtshow Exposition Services Regular Pension 11/2020 Debra A Donnelly United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 10/2020 Albert F Dorval GAF Materials Corp Regular Pension 08/2020 George B Doyle United Parcel Service Inc Thirty Year Full Service 02/2021 Ronald B Eagleston Jr. YRC, Inc Early Retirement Pension 01/2021 Peter A Edson XPEDX Statutory Pension 10/2020 Robert E Fabrizio United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 09/2020 Matthew P Finn Aggregate Industries Statutory Pension 11/2020 Francisco A Fontes Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Statutory Pension 12/2020 David F Freeland Taylor Oil Northeast Inc Statutory Pension 10/2020 Terry L Fries Purity Supreme Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Robert J Frye DHL Express (USA Inc) Early Retirement Pension 08/2020 Robert D Fuller Suffolk Services Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Timothy P Gahagan Lindenmeyr Munroe DV Disability Pension 02/2021 Wayne F Geer BFI/Allied Waste Ind Inc Regular Pension 11/2020 Richard P Geldart Kraft S Pierce DIV Kraft Inc Statutory Pension 12/2020
Pensioners Douglas A Gilligan Stop &Shop Supermarket Co Early Retirement Pension 08/2020 Wayne R Godlewski Manfi Leasing Corp Regular Pension 10/2020 James F Gonsalves United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 09/2020 Kevin D Gould Costa Fruit & Produce Co Statutory Pension 07/2020 Jason L Gray YRC Inc Disability Pension 12/2020 Robert F Green Aggregate Industries Regular Pension 10/2020 James Grinley Browning-Ferris Ind Inc Statutory Pension 02/2021 Jean A Guilbert BFI/Allied Waste Ind Inc Disability Pension 09/2020 Norman F Gwynn DHL Express (USA Inc) Regular Pension 03/2021 William L Harmon Hertz Corporation Statutory Pension 12/2020
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Kenneth R Healey Jr. New Penn MTR Exp Inc Statutory Pension 10/2020 Jean-Robert Hilaire Unite Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 08/2020 Richard Hird Veterans Transportation LLC Statutory Pension 12/2020 Walter Horne Jr. Purity Supreme Inc Statutory Pension 12/2020 Charles W Hunt III Renaissance Management Inc Regular Pension 12/2020 Michael J Inacio United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Mark W Ingram Boston Sand & Gravel Co Statutory Pension 03/2021 Thomas J Jenkins Jr. DHL Express (USA Inc) Regular Pension 10/2020 Mark Judson United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 08/2020 Olga L Karas United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Michael L Katapodis John Cerasuolo Co Regular Pension 09/2020 Thomas M Kearns Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Statutory Pension 07/2020 George E Kelley Global Companies Inc Early Retirement Pension 06/2020 John T Kitchens Marr Equipment Corp Statutory Pension 11/2020 Keith A Koch United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 02/2021 Charles Komejko New England Motion Picture/TV Regular Pension 11/2020 Ronald Laberge United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 01/2021 Charles E Lacosta BFI/Allied Waste Ind Inc Regular Pension 02/2021 Eleanor J Laffey United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 08/2020 Edward G Lamoreux Waste Management of Boston Statutory Pension 01/2021 Richard A Larochelle Lily Truck Leasing Corp Statutory Pension 09/2020 Jeffrey LeBarnes James Ferrera & Sons Inc Statutory Pension 05/2020 Paul J Lembo New Penn MTR Exp Inc Early Retirement Pension 10/2020 Ann L Lombardi Armada Waste MA II, LLC Statutory Pension 09/2020 Javier Lopez New England Motion Picture/TV Early Retirement Pension 12/2020 Paul L Lussier Mystic Island Transport Inc Regular Pension 02/2021 Steven J Maccarrone Manfi Leasing Corp Early Retirement Pension 01/2021 Desiree A Maguire Teamsters Local 25 H&W Statutory Pension 10/2020 Michael D Mapes United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 07/2020 James Mariano Boston Sand & Gravel Co Regular Pension 01/2021 Bruce S Marshall Interra Innovation Inc Early Retirement Pension 11/2020 James A Martinelli A-P-A Transport Corp Statutory Pension 10/2020 Bryan F Mathaisel United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Bruce J Matthews YRC, Inc Regular Pension 02/2021 Timothy G Matyuf New Penn Motor Express Inc Statutory Pension 02/2021 Robert J Mcbrien Boston Sand & Gravel Co Disability Pension 11/2020 Ronald J McGrath United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 06/2020 Paul E McIlvene New Penn MTR Exp Inc Regular Pension 10/2020 Timothy J Mclaughlin Freeman Exposition LLC Regular Pension 12/2020 Michael P Mcmahon Spry & Co Inc, E A Disability Pension 01/2021 Frank J Mearls XPEDX Statutory Pension 10/2020 Richard Memory Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Statutory Pension 12/2020 Gregorio S Mendes Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Early Retirement Pension 11/2020 Robert M Mendonca O.B. Hill Trucking & Rigging Statutory Pension 12/2020 Henry J Miller Jr. Freeman Exposition, LLC Early Retirement Pension 09/2020 Antonio Monteiro BFI/Allied Waster Ind Inc Early Retirement Pension 10/2020 Paul J Moran New England Motion Picture/TV Disability Pension 10/2020 Wayne D Morris New England Motion Picture/TV Regular Pension 10/2020 Christopher J Mullen DHL Express (USA Inc) Statutory Pension 11/2020 Bruce G Nickerson Certainteed LLC Statutory Pension 02/2021 Joseph H O’Connor Freeman Exposition, LLC Early Retirement Pension 11/2020 Lawrence P O’Reilly United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Stephen P O’Shea William Walsh, Inc Early Retirement Pension 11/2020 John D Osmer Marr Equipment Corp Disability Pension 09/2020 Thomas E Panniello Petroleum Heat & Power Co Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Peter N Pappas Teamsters Local 25 H&W Statutory Pension 11/2020 John R Phillips Manfi Leasing Corp Regular Pension 01/2021 Kevin L Powers Veterans Transportation LLC Statutory Pension 09/2020
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Edward J Prioli Manfi Leasing Corp Early Retirement Pension 01/2021 Kevin C Prosper Manfi Leasing Corp Statutory Pension 08/2020 Love Prosper Veterans Transportation LLC Statutory Pension 07/2020 Levy B Rafols Romanow Inc Statutory Pension 10/2020 William R Ray Jr. United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 01/2021 Helen M Regan Teamsters Local 25 H & W Regular Pension 01/2021 Paul R Reid Purity Supreme, Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Lennox A Riddick Costa Fruit & Produce Co Disability Pension 10/2020 Walter J Ross Jr. DHL Express (USA, Inc) Statutory Pension 10/2020 Kevin D Rowleyt W. H. Glancy & Sons, Inc Disability Pension 09/2020 Joseph M Rubino Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Regular Pension 08/2020 Anthony J Russo Petroleum Heat & Power Co Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Pierre J Saintilus Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Early Retirement Pension 02/2021 Hosie P Sanders Manfi Leasing Corp Statutory Pension 10/2020 Kenneth J Santos United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 10/2020 David T Sawyer United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 09/2020 George E Scanlon Star Market Companies Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Carol Jean Schindler United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Michael J Schwenn Peter Condakes Company Statutory Pension 07/2020 Edward T Silva Jr. Eckel Industries, Inc Statutory Pension 08/2020 Kenneth A Sinkler United Parcel Service Inc Statutory Pension 01/2021 Doyle H Sloan Lechmere Inc Statutory Pension 03/2021 Wiliam H Smith United Parcel Service Inc Disability Pension 01/2021 Jeffrey A Sohl Hop Energy, LLC Statutory Pension 10/2020 Michael A Sordello Globe Newspaper Co Disability Pension 11/2020 Russell N Soucy Purity Supreme Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Paul V Spera Independent Pipe & Supply Corp Regular Pension 01/2021 Carl F Spinney Atlas Paper Co Disability Pension 10/2020 Sean M St. Francis Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Disability Pension 12/2020 Roland J St. Hilaire United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Michael E Starr Manfi Leasing Corp Regular Pension 06/2019 Alexander Stathas United Parcel Service Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Lynne M Swansburg YRC, Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Peter Sweeney DHL Express (USA, Inc) Regular Pension 07/2020 (cont.) Kim K Sylvester DHL Express (USA, Inc) Statutory Pension 10/2020 William V Tarushka Manfi Leasing Corp Disability Pension 01/2021 Luis Testa XPEDX Statutory Pension 02/2021 Kyi Hong Tham National Express Corp Statutory Pension 09/2020 Paul D Thompson Star Market Companies Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Michael D Tomolonius New Penn Motor Exp Inc Regular Pension 01/2021 Brenda Torrey National Express Corp Statutory Pension 09/2020 James M Torrey United Parcel Service Inc Thirty Year Full Service 01/2021 Joseph P Traniello Jack Cooper Transport Co Inc Statutory Pension 09/2020 Martin E Trayers Rykoff-Sexton New England Statutory Pension 10/2020 Carol A Tucci-Cullivan Everett Ind Inc Statutory Pension 10/2020 Michael K Underwood YRC, Inc Statutory Pension 11/2020 Christine M Valentino Everett Ind Inc Statutory Pension 05/2020 Alain U Viau United Parcel Service, Inc Early Retirement Pension 01/2021
Pensioners Jay M Videtta Signature Flight Support Statutory Pension 01/2021 Thomas P Walsh United Parcel Service Inc Early Retirement Pension 10/2020 Joseph G Weckbacher XPEDX Statutory Pension 10/2020 Ronald R Welch Preston Trucking Co Inc Statutory Pension 01/2021 David F Wells Star Market Statutory Pension 01/2021 Janice K White Teamsters Local 25 H & W Regular Pension 01/2021 Henr J Wilson Manfi Leasing Corp Statutory Pension 06/2020 David C Zappala Stop & Shop Supermarket Co Early Retirement Pension 02/2021 Helen B Zenga Vraible Teamsters Local 25 H & W Regular Pension 02/2021
26 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com InMemoriam
Name Company Name Company Albert J. Blais Pennsylvania Trucking William C. Griffin Linde Gases of New England Terence M. Boos Boston Sand & Gravel George Hicks Browning Ferris William M. Burgess APA Transport James A. Keough, Jr. Nation’s Way Transport Michael P. Curran Jordan Marsh Frank A. Malzone Plymouth Rock Trans. David Daly Petro. Heat & Power James J. McKeown, Jr. Aggregate Industries John H. Donahue, Jr. Hemingway Trans. Victor C. Modungo Tose-Fowler Michael A. Ducharme Sherman Disposal John F. Murrell Allied Trucking Harold N. Ellis Sanborns Motor Robert D. Nickerson Eazor Express David H. Greene Trade Shows and Movers Lyman B. Preston, Jr. Allied Systems Jaime A. Greenwood Manfi Leasing Paul Quinlan UPS Richard T. Haggerty Trade Shows and Movers Christine Ricci UPS Steven C. Kelley Crown Linen Wilbur P. Robinson Manfi Leasing Patricia C. Lembo Jordan Marsh Leo R. Roy 357 Corp. Albert A. Mackan Weymouth Art Leather Co. James R. Stronach Old Colony Trans. Co. Anne P. McGovern Jordan Marsh Alice C. Sweeney Everett Industries Inc. Robert Morse DSM Coating Resins John A. Cocchi D&J Motor Company, Inc. Kenneth W. Nunan, Jr. Atlas Personnel John R. Foster Industrial Personnel Corporation David M. Parsons Capitol Waste Norman T. Giles G.H. Harnum, Inc. Donald G. Pike XPedx Wendell Heard DHL George M. Rhea UPS Thomas F. Junta US Food Service Robert J. Sawyer Trans. Lease Group Joseph M. Lynch DHL Michael D. Skeens Air Canada James McDonald Former Local 82 Spare James H. Slater APA Transport James E. Miranda Admiral Metals & Mystic Island John H. Souza BFI/Allied Waste James Morin Boston Sand and Gravel Daniel F. Splaine New Penn John E. O’Malley Preston Trucking Co., Inc. Leslie L. Trotman UPS Anne-Marie Rosa UPS Vincent H. Carolan UPS Cartage Calbert Smith UPS Richard A. Casoli Massport Henry J. Thiffault III Consolidated Freightways Frederick E. Dyer Lindenmeyr Munroe Bernard J. Ebbs Republic Services Michael D. Ferguson USF Red Star Colin P. Glynn Tradeshows Joao Freitas UPS Norman Y. Hassan Tradeshows Manuel D. Goncalves Stop and Shop Terry Lennon Tradeshows Richard A. Lovett Global GP, LLC Maurice O’Riordan US Food Service David Parsons BFI/Allied Waste Christine A. Ricci UPS David W. Roper Jordan Marsh Norman T. Stewart Cardox Corporation
www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2021 | The SPOKESMAN | 27 Retiree’s Corner
Retiree News Greetings from your Teamsters Retirees Chapter! Local 25 Retiree Chapter n behalf of our executive board, we hope this message finds you healthy to join the Retiree Chapter and safe. O Yearly dues are $20 and include We have missed our retirees immensely. The 25 Day Room has been closed since last March. We three breakfast meetings per year have not had a Retiree Chapter meeting since (January, April and October). Members’ October 2019. We are all eager to start to resume grandchildren are eligible to apply for life again in this new normal. However, we know the Local 25 Retiree College Scholarship that the right thing to do is to take our time and awarded annually in May. follow all state and CDC guidelines. To learn more call 617-241-8825 ext. 1107 Your Retiree Chapter continues to operate the best we can. Our dues are paid through the year at the Irish American Club, and we are eager to plan a chapter breakfast. When we have to operate as close to normal as possible, all Joe Conti a breakfast date, we will inform you by orange while making sure everyone was safe. Officers President postcard. and agents presented their reports virtually last On April 28, the Retiree Chapter joined spring and have been holding in-person socially Teamsters Local 25 and the Futures Committee distanced monthly membership meetings since for a virtual Workers’ Memorial Day Ceremony. last June. Contracts have been won, negotiations Vice President Billy Grubbs lowered the United fought and new members earned through hard States flag while a lone bagpiper played Amazing work and determination. Grace at the end of the ceremony. It was a solemn ceremony that paid tribute to those workers BEST WISHES FOR A HEALTHY AND who have died on the job, including those from SAFE SUMMER! COVID-19. Since March 2020, more than 550,000 have died and close to 31 million have Chuck Durfee become ill from COVID-19 in our country; Secretary-Treasurer many of these are frontline and essential workers, including Teamster members. On May 16, the Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter Scholarship Award was presented to Clara Anderson, granddaughter of retiree Roy Anderson. Clara received a $2,000 scholarship. She graduated from Middleborough High School this month and will start University of Delaware in the fall. She is a 2021 Massachusetts Scholastic Art Awards recipient and was tri-captain of her high school’s majorette team. Congrats Clara! We Bill Grubbs wish you a lifetime of success! Vice President As a retiree, you should be proud of the way Teamsters Local 25 has operated during the Tom Bailey enjoys the April meeting pandemic. President O’Brien made it his mission to keep members informed and for business
28 | The SPOKESMAN | SPRING 2021 | www.teamsterslocal25.com WELCOME Get Well Soon Joe ABOARD TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
William Botos Mario D’Eramo Thomas Nasson Anthony Gales Recording-Secretary Eleanor Laffey Paul Lembo Julie Morgan Peter N. Pappas Retiree Chapter President Joe Conti recently William J. Proia Kevin Lally completed 28 rounds of radiation therapy. While we Trustee wait for a clean bill of health from his doctor, we Peter Sweeney wish you a speedy recovery Joe!
Herb Andrews Trustee
Congratulations to the 2021 Retiree Chapter Scholarship Recipient Thomas (TD) Clara Anderson Downing Billy Grubbs and Kevin Kelleher lower Above: Field Rep. Joe Foti, Billy Grubbs, Councilor Michelle Wu, Roy and Kathleen Trustee the United States flag as Quincy fire- Anderson, Clara, Amy and Spencer Anderson, President Sean O’Brien fighter Steve Sweet plays Amazing Grace during the ceremony
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