GRANITE STATE TEAMSTERS “United We Stand ..... Divided We Fall”
Vol. 1 No. 51 QUARTERLY October 2004 A message from… Secretary-Treasurer David W. Laughton
In any election year, the issues are John Lynch has outlined his priorities, important. However, this year in partic- which are better jobs, a better econ- ular the stakes have never been higher. omy, better schools and more afford- The outcome of this year’s elections able health care. will determine whether or not many A perfect example of John Lynch’s things we currently take for granted commitment to the working people of will continue, such as the elimination New Hampshire is when he took over of overtime, right to work (for less) a company that was losing $50 million legislation and skyrocketing health care a year, and transformed it into a com- costs. Teamsters Local 633 supports pany that made nearly $240 million. the working men and women of New candidates, REGARDLESS of their party The method he used was to create Hampshire to ensure that they were affiliation, provided that they support better jobs, not outsource them. John treated fairly. As our next governor his working families and legislation that is Lynch gave the factory workers annual door will always be open to us, so that beneficial to workers and their families. bonuses and stock in the company. we can be sure that in the process of That is why we have outlined our He instituted retirement plans and building better jobs, jumpstarting the endorsements in this newsletter. scholarships to help these employees economy, improving our schools, and Local 633 wants to make sure our educate their children, while also help- making health care more affordable, members are informed when they cast ing his employees to retire with dignity. John Lynch will be a protector for the their ballots. It has never been more This is just one example to show working class. critical that you take the time to vote. that when the tough decisions need In the last elections, if all of organized to be made, John Lynch is the right Fraternally yours, labor had voted, we could have made person to do the job. He has consis- David W. Laughton, the difference in virtually every con- tently stood shoulder to shoulder with Secretary-Treasurer tested race. Therefore, we strongly encourage you and your families to get out and vote on election day TEAMSTERS 633 NEWS because you do make a difference! The Executive Board of Teamsters OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE IBT LOCAL 633 Local 633 and I have endorsed Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate John Lynch to be the next governor 53 Goffstown Road, Suite A • Manchester, New Hampshire 03102 • (603) 625-9731 EXECUTIVE BOARD of our great state. R. BRUCE GAGNON ...... President LARRY FLEURY ...... Vice President The working families of New DAVID LAUGHTON ...... Secretary-Treasurer Hampshire need a governor who will RICK LAUGHTON ...... Recording Secretary FRANK GRAY...... Trustee always put their needs first. That is why RON ROBINSON ...... Trustee Teamsters Local 633 and our members, DENNIS CAZA...... Trustee both active and retired numbering in NEWS STAFF: ESTELLE VOTOUR, THOMAS NOONAN, DENNIS CAZA Published by Teamsters Local 633, 53 Goffstown Road, Suite A, Manchester, NH 03102 excess of 5,000 people, have become Postmaster: Send address change to PO Box 870, Manchester, NH 03105 partners with John Lynch’s campaign. www.teamsters633.com
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UNITED STATES SENATE: 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: JUDD GREGG JUSTIN NADEAU
Senator Judd Gregg, chairman of the Justin’s experience in community service Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and his tireless efforts on behalf of people Committee, authorized legislation which was with disabilities marks his strong commitment endorsed by the Teamsters, addressing the to the underdog. issue of multiemployer pension funding As a Congressman for the 1st District, reform in the 108th Congress. Passed by Justin will bring a new enthusiasm to the U.S. Senate in January 2004 by a vote of 86-9, the Washington. He has also committed that he will focus pension bill that was enacted into law provides temporary his efforts on creating new opportunities and good jobs but critical funding relief for many of the Teamster plans for working men and women of this great state. that were most in need. Senator Gregg’s version of the bill, debated in the Senate which fought for the broadest relief possible, lays the foundation for permanent reforms that 2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: will be considered in the 109th Congress. PAUL HODES
Paul Hodes is an independent-minded STATE SENATE Democrat who believes in practical solutions, not partisan politics. Paul has spent his life DISTRICT NAME PARTY standing up for those that are less fortunate. 1 John Gallus R He has been a leader in the community and 2 Sid Lovettt D a strong advocate for children and family 3 William Farnum D organizations. 4 Beth Arsenault D As a Congressman for the 2nd District, Paul has 5 Peter Hoe Burling D committed to focus his efforts on balancing the federal 6 Richard Green R budget, close corporate tax loopholes and reform health- 7 Beth Rodd D care by pushing for lower costs and premiums, which will 8 Carroll “Dave” French D help improve the lives of all working families throughout 9 Sheila Roberge R New Hampshire. 10 McKim Mitchell D 11 Mark Fernald D OTHER ENDORSED CANDIDATES: 12 Dave Gottesman D 13 Joe Foster D JEFF WOODBURN 14 John Knowles D 15 Sylvia Larsen D County Commissioner 16 Tom St. Martin D Coos County 17 Corey Corbin D MARGUERITE LEFEBVRE WAGELING 18 Dave Gelinas D County Attorney 19 Grace Residorf D 20 Lou D’Allesandro D Hillsborough County 21 Iris Estabrook D MICHAEL CLEMONS 22 Michael Garofalo D County Commissioner 23 Maggie Wood Hassan D Hillsborough County 24 Martha Fuller Clark D CLARK KAROLIAN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL RACES Sheriff Merrimack County 1 Raymond Burton R 2— 3— 4 Ray Buckley D PLEASE VOTE ON 5 Debora Pignatelli D TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2!
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COUNTY DISTRICT TOWN CANDIDATE/PARTY
Cheshire 2 Alstead, Marlow, Nelson, Roxbury, Stoddard Dan Eaton (D), John Pratt (D)
Coos 1 Cambridge, Clarksville, Colebrook, Columbia, Fred King (R) Dixville, Dummer, Erroll
Coos 2 Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, Northumberland, Paul Bradley (D), Dana Landers (D) Lancaster, Randolph
Coos 4 Berlin 1-4, Milan, Success Robert Theberge (D), Bernie Buzzell (D), Ed Mears (D)
Grafton 1 Littleton, Lyman Sally Sherrard (D)
Grafton 2 Bethlehem, Franconia Martha McLeod (D)
Grafton 7 Hebron, Plymouth Debra Naro (R), Mary Cooney (D)
Grafton 9 Hanover, Lyme Ruth Bleyer (D), Sharon Nordgren(D), Bernard Benn (D), Hilda Sokol (D)
Grafton 10 Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton Pete Solomon (D)
Grafton 11 Lebanon 1-3 Lee Hammond (D), Susan Almy (D), Anna Harding (D)
Hillsborough 1 Antrim, Hancock, Hillsborough, Windsor Larry Elliot (R), Jamie Simoes (D)
Hillsborough 4 Lyndeborough, Mont Vernon, New Boston, Linda Foster (D) Temple, Wilton
Hillsborough 7 Goffstown, Weare Larry Emerton (R), Robert Wheeler (R), Randolph Holden (R)
Hillsborough 8 Manchester, Ward 1 Jeff Goley (D), Christopher Pappas (D)
Hillsborough 9 Manchester, Ward 2 Jim Craig (D)
Hillsborough 10 Manchester, Ward 3 Peter Sullivan (D), Fran Egbers (D), Bill Clayton (D)
Hillsborough 11 Manchester, Ward 4 Caitlin Daniuk (D), Anthony Simon (D), Thomas W. Martin (D)
Hillsborough 12 Manchester, Ward 5 Eric Palangas (D), Francis Sullivan (D), Hector Velez (D)
Hillsborough 13 Manchester, Ward 6 Suzie Fortier (D), Ben Baroody (D), Sherri Bernstein (D)
Hillsborough 14 Manchester, Ward 7 Patrick Garrity (D), Michael Reuschel (D), Robert Haley (D)
Hillsborough 15 Manchester, Ward 8 Betsi DeVries (D), Walter Becht (D), Normand Tanguay (D)
Hillsborough 16 Manchester, Ward 9 Linda Macia (D), Maurice Pilotte (D), Barbara Shaw (D)
Hillsborough 17 Manchester, Wards 10-12 Jane Beaulieu (D), Irene Messier (R), Michael Brunelle (D), Shannon Bernier (D), Tommy Katsiantonis (D), Pual Brassard (D)
Hillsborough 22 Nashua, Ward 2 Lori Movsessian (D)
Hillsborough 23 Nashua, Ward 4 David Cote (D), Mary Gorman (D), Eric Rochette (D)
Hillsborough 24 Nashua, Ward 6 Jane Clemons (D), Roland Levebvre (D), David Campbell (D)
Hillsborough 25 Nashua, Ward 7 Claudette Jean (D), Peter Cote (D), Stephen Michon (D)
HIllsborough 26 Nashua, Wards 5, 8, 9 Mary Ellen Martin (D), Joan Schulte (D), Angeline Kopka (D), Bette Lasky (D), Mary Andosca (D)
Hillsborough 27 Hudson, Litchfield, Pelham Harold Lynde (D)
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COUNTY DISTRICT TOWNS CANDIDATE/PARTY
Merrimack 2 Franklin, Wards 1-3 Lawrence Hennessey (D), Jim Ryan (D)
Merrimack 3 Newbury, Sutton Patricia McMahon (D)
Merrimack 4 Hopkinton, Warner, Webster Paul DeGeronomo (D), Christine Hamm (D), Derek Owen (D)
Merrimack 5 Bradford, Henniker David Currier (D), Barbara French (D)
Merrimack 6 Andover, Boscawen, Canterbury, Loudon, Claire Clarke (D), Richard Brewster (D) Northfield, Salisbury
Merrimack 7 Chichester, Pembroke Vincent Greco (D), Regis Lemaire (D), Deanna Rush (D)
Merrimack 8 Allenstown, Epsom, Pittsfield Charles Yeaton (D), Harvey Harkness (D)
Merrimack 10 Concord, Wards 1-3 Mary Stuart Gile (D), Fran Potter (D), Steve Shurtleff (D)
Merrimack 11 Concord, Wards 4, 8, 9, 10 Tara Reardon (D), Candace Bouchard (D), John DeJoie (D), Bob Williams (D)
Merrimack 12 Concord, Wards 5-7 Elizabeth Hager (D), Mary Jane Wallner (D), Don Brueggeman (D), Jessie Osborne (D)
Merrimack 13 Bow, Dunbarton Robert Martel (D), Mary Beth Walz (D), Stephen DeStefano (D)
Rockingham 2 Raymond Franklin Bishop (R)
Rockingham 3 Auburn, Londonderry James Mitchell (D), Philip Tretreau (D)
Rockingham 4 Salem, Windham Richard O’Shaughnessy (D), Ronald Belanger (D)
Rockingham 5 Derry Joseph Donahue (D)
Rockingham 7 Chester, Danville Jim Devine (D)
Rockingham 8 Hampstead, Kingston, Plaistow John W. Flanders Sr. (R)
Rockingham 13 Exeter, North Hampton, Stratham Matt Quandt (R), Marshall “Lee” Quandt (R), Stella Scammon (R), Doug Scammon (R), Ellen Flockhart (D), Kathleen Russell (D)
Rockingham 15 Hampton Russell Bridle (R)
Rockingham 16 Newington, Portsmouth 1-5 Terri Norelli (D), Lara Pantelakos (D), Mary Ann Blanchard (D), James Splaine (D), Jennifer Pitts (D), James Powers (D), Christopher Serlin (D)
Strafford 1 Rochester, Wards 1-6 Sandra Keans (D), Frank Callaghan (D), Irene Creteau (D), Ann Grassie (D), William Brennan (D), George Brown (D)
Strafford 2 Rollinsford, Somersworth 1-5 Roger Berube (D), Richard Heon (D), Clair Snyder (D)
Strafford 4 Dover, Wards 1, 2 Katherine Taylor (D), Peter Schmidt (D), Kathleen Taylor (D)
Strafford 6 Dover, Wards 5, 6 William Knowles (D), Roland Hofeman (D), Earle Goodwin (D)
Strafford 7 Durham, Lee, Madbury Naida Kaen (D), Marjorie Smith (D), Emma Rous (D), Judith Spang (D), Joe Miller (D), Janet Wall (D)
Sullivan 4 Claremont, Wards 1-3; Lempster, Unity Sandra Harris (D), John Cloutier (D), Larry Converse (D), Tom Donovan (D), Joe Harris (D)
Sullivan 5 Acworth, Charlestown, Langdon Brenda Ferland (D), James Phinizy (D)
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