Partnership for the Future - Teamsters Local 25

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 1FALL 2007Partnershipfor the FutureLocal 379 Merges With Local 25

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 3Message from thePresidentDear Brothers and Sisters:As 2007 comes to a close, I have some very exciting news to report.On November 1, Teamsters Local 379 in Charlestown, which was chartered in 1908, merged withLocal 25.The merger took place after both local unions’ executive boards voted unanimously to approve themerger, and it also followed an overwhelming vote of approval by Local 379’s membership.“Both Local 25and Local 379have proudhistories, and thismerger marks anew chapter inthat history”–SEAN M. O'BRIENPRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL OFFICERLocal 379 has represented primarily construction and solid waste workers and, at the time of themerger, had about 1,100 members. With the merger, Local 25 now represents more than 11,000members in the Greater Boston area.Both Local 25 and Local 379 have proud histories, and this merger marks a new chapter in that history.Local 379’s former Principal Officer, Gerry Godin, is now a Business Representative with Local 25.Both Gerry and I are very excited about the new horizons that are ahead for our local union and forour members.By joining forces, we have increased our organizing clout and our political power. We have moreresources to “Organize for Power” and grow this local union, which is our top priority. We see twomajor areas where the potential to organize new members is great—in the solid waste industry and inthe construction industry. We believe there are opportunities to grow in these areas, and we will dowhat it takes to make that happen. We will also protect the work we already have in these and otherindustries.As for political power, the merger gives us even more clout on Beacon Hill and in city halls and townhalls across the region. When local politicians and decision makers hear about Teamsters Local 25,they know they are dealing with an organization that will fight for its members’ rights. We will continueto send this message across the region by negotiating the strongest contracts and defending ourmembers’ rights at work. We are making it clear to everyone in the community that we will do whateverit takes to protect the interests of our members and their families. This merger only enhancesthat message and mission.As we get ready to say goodbye to 2007, I want to wish each of you and your family a joyous andpeaceful holiday season. We have accomplished many things this year, and I hope you are happy withthe positive changes we have implemented at Local 25. But more work needs to be done. We mustcontinue to organize, provide strong representation and build political power in our ongoing fight foreconomic justice.I am confident that the merger with Local 379 puts us on even a stronger footing to reach these goals.I urge all of you to get involved in your Local 25 in any way you can so that your voice is heard.Together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.Fraternally,Sean M. O'BrienPresident/Principal Officer

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 4Business AgentDedicated to Our Local Union MembersSecretary-TreasurerMark HarringtonOver the past few months Iwrapped up the Praxair contract.This is a first contract coveringabout 40 drivers working in locationsaround New England. Theydeliver home health-care productsincluding oxygen tanks, beds andother home health-care products.This branch is the first home health care division branchto be unionized throughout their system. The contractnegotiations were extremely difficult. The company hired alaw firm out of Philadelphia, which is notoriously antiunion.We were forced to take a strike vote which wasapproved overwhelmingly. We returned to the table andafter a very contentious session lasting more than 15 hourswe achieved a contract that was overwhelmingly ratified bythe members of that unit.The contract contained significant wage increases formany of the workers. We also moved toward parity in wagerates for the various classifications. We achieved improvementsin hours of work and overtime calculations andmany other boilerplate contractual provisions. I would liketo thank all the members for their patience and also a thankyou to Rick Sigman, who was the bargaining representativefor the drivers.For the greater part of October I was out of town servingon the New England freight negotiating committee. Wehave reached a tentative agreement with respect to the supplement.It was a pleasure serving with the other membersof the committee. I want to acknowledge the good work ofLocal 25 Vice President/Business Agent John Murphy, whoheaded up our committee and worked diligently on behalfof our freight membership throughout New England.I also attended the national carhaul grievance meetingas well as the Eastern Region grievance meeting. I was successfulin two termination cases returning both membersback to work.I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season.Vice-President andBusiness AgentJohn MurphyI want to thank all the membersand stewards who have helpedmake the past few months successful.At Xpedx Paper inWilmington, an overwhelmingmajority (90 percent) of the 55 workers ratified a three-yearcontract that will make their futures more secure. The contractincreases wages, maintains members’ pensions andplaces drivers in the top health and welfare Teamster plan.At Massport, workers ratified a new four-year contractby a 2-1 margin. The agreement contains wage increasesaveraging4percentoverthetermofthecontract.Theagreement also contains improvements to health and welfarebenefits. This contract provides security and strength toour more than 600 Massport members who work at LoganInternational Airport in Boston.I recently spent a month negotiating the New EnglandFreight Supplement. Both sides have reached tentativeagreement. I will report to you the specifics of the agreementas soon as the National Master Freight Agreement(NMFA) is negotiated. I attended national freight talks atthe end of November in Washington, D.C.I also recently got back from negotiations for the DHLNational Agreement. We have completed about 80 percentof the issues. We’ll meet again in December to finish negotiations.In December, we will address economic issues. Local25 represents about 600 members at DHL, and talks aregoing well.Negotiations for a new contract at UPS CSI (CartageServices, Inc.) have wrapped up. The five-year deal is similarto the gains made in the national UPS contract—wemaintained all benefits. Local 25 represents about 35members at CSI.I hope everyone has a joyous holiday season.2 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 5ReportsBusiness AgentBob McAllisterI have been busy with my newassignment to represent the AirlineDivision for Local 25. It is my firstexperience dealing with contractsthat fall under the Railway LaborAct. Under this act, it is much harderto organize workers because youneed to organize company-wide versus being able to organizeone location at a time.I have been attending the System Board Hearings for theContinental Airlines mechanics in Houston. They are similarto the freight hearings at the New England Joint Area andthe Eastern Region Joint area. We are working on bringingthose mechanics into the Western Conference TeamstersPension Fund.I also attended the Air Canada quarterly System Board inearly November. One of the issues that we discussed was samesexpartner benefits. This is an issue that has been brought upby our members in Florida. Air Canada covers same-sex partnersin Canada as well as some cities in the United States. Theywould not give an across-the-board agreement to provide thesebenefits. They will only offer them where local laws or ordinancesrequire them to do so.At the Air Canada meetings, we also discussed the possibilityof opening up contract negotiations next year. That contractdoesn’t expire until 2009. Air Canada is in the process of spinningoff their mechanics into a separate company. So we wouldlike to secure the future for all of our Air Canada members.We are also in a major organizing campaign with theUnited Airlines Mechanics. This is a national campaign and weshould be filing for that election very soon.Closer to home, I held a proposal meeting for the ManfiStop & Shop drivers as we will begin negotiating that addendumto the NMFA (National Master Freight Agreement) assoon as the national contract is done. There was a stewardselection held for the Manfi drivers and John Manley, MarkSullivan and John Curtin were all re-elected. John Manley wasnamed chief steward.The Toys for Tots campaign is up and running and withyour support we hope to surpass last year’s record campaign.Please help out and donate to this very special cause and makeChristmas special for all the needy tots.Happy holidays to everyone.Business AgentGeorge SlicisAt Good Humor Breyers ice creamin Framingham, I have received thesurveysfrommembersinwhichthey have prioritized their topissues. I’m going over the wantsand needs of the members now. Iwill be setting up a meeting withthe stewards. I’ll also be setting up a contract-proposal meetingsoon with members. Thanks to everyone who participated.Your input is helpful as always.I’ve been assigned to represent a new group of workers—the newly organized 911 operators for the town of Sudbury.We’ve had a proposal meeting. I’ve put a proposal packagetogether. I hope to start negotiations soon.At Lindenmeyr Munroe, the paper company in NorthReading, I had a contract-proposal meeting with workersrecently. We represent 28 workers at the North Reading site,and 22 workers at the location in Franklin. I’m putting a proposalpackage together now and I hope to start negotiationssoon. The goal is to get the same package we negotiated forthe workers in Franklin.You have probably heard that the union reached tentativeagreement for a UPS national contract (see separate story,this edition of Spokesman), which the members ratified by awide margin. I worked on the New England Supplementalong with President Sean M. O’Brien. For the national contract,we made huge gains--$9 per hour in health, welfare andpension contributions and wage increases over the life of thefive-year contract, average annual wage and benefit increasesof $1.80 per hour each year.We would not have been successful with the UPS contractwithout our stewards. I’d like to thank our stewards JohnO’Brien, Jim Donovan, Keith Anderson, Larry Fennelly,Arthur Berg and all the other stewards who helped get themessages out to UPS members and who helped answer theirquestions and concerns. It was truly a group effort.Thanks to everyone else who helped close out 2007 on astrong note. I look forward to working with all of you in 2008and happy holidays to you all.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 3

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 6Business Agent ReportsBusiness AgentTom MariI have started negotiations withthe newly organized Kraft PowerCorporation in Woburn. Inmid-September, 20 road servicetechnicians joined Local 25.The company has been takingbenefits away from workers.They are seeking a strong contract that will prevent thecompany from taking advantage of them. They want tobe protected in writing.I will be starting negotiations soon with The BostonGlobe. I will also be starting negotiations for the Saugus911 operators, who joined Local 25 in September. TheSaugus group is the fourth group of 911 operators tojoin Local 25 in the past year. Member-to-memberorganizing helped with this organizing campaign, andwe will win another strong contract.For the City of Cambridge contract campaign, Ihave gotten back about 90 out of the 330 surveys I sentout. Thanks to those of you who returned surveys. Yourinput is critical in the process. You know the issues betterthan anyone. I had a proposal meeting onSaturday, December 1 and we are expecting to startthese negotiations in early January.DHL contract talks are ongoing and the rumors areflying. If you have questions or concerns about whatyou are hearing, please call John Murphy or I beforeyou buy into these rumors.I reported back in January that the police officersfrom North Reading had filed to decertify from theunion the same week I took the group over. PresidentSean O’Brien came to me and said, “Be there every dayuntil it is fixed—get it done.” Well, I am pleased toannounce 11 months later that the decertification petitionhas been withdrawn. Once again, we have proventhat Teamsters Local 25 is the right choice and providesthe best representation available.Happy holidays to all.Business AgentRobert FabrizioCongratulations to theCohasset safety 911 dispatcherson their first contractasmembersofTeamsters Local 25. TheContract was ratified onNovember 2. We have sixnewmemberstoaddtoourgrowing family. I look for-ward to representing all of you.I am pleased to announce that the Medford PublicSchool security guards have ratified a new three-yearcontract. Myself, along with my steward Bill Mazaka,were able to secure increases in wages each year, alongwith increases in longevity pay, and also an increase intheir uniform allowance. We were also successful in gettingthe superintendent to work with my steward toestablish the number of members needed during eachsnow emergency.President Sean O’Brien has assigned me the newlyorganized mechanics at Peter Pan Bus Lines. I look forwardto representing these new members and to negotiatetheir first contract.I, along with Business Agent Bob McAllister, willagain be asking everyone to remember our brothers andsisters who have fallen on tough times during thisupcoming holiday season. We would like to make thisyear’s Toys for Tots the most successful yet. Iknow that we will make that happen with the help fromall of you.I would like to take this opportunity to thank all mystewards for their help in my first year as your businessagent. I look forward to representing you in the comingnew year.I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season.4 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 7Business AgentDave PietroforteThe contract negotiations fornine produce companies that Irepresent ended successfully. Allthe contracts are four years inlength and they have been ratifiedby the members. We won health,welfare and pension contributionincreases, which was a big achievement. We also won wageincreases.For the town of Acton 911 operators, negotiations aremoving ahead well. We’ve had seven meetings so far, andthe next meeting is scheduled in early December. At theDecember meeting, I hope to reach agreement on the fewoutstanding issues that remain.At Arrow Paper in Wilmington and at MS Walker inNorwood, we’ve had three contract meetings so far. We’vereached tentative agreement on much of the contract language,with economics still to be negotiated.We’ve sent out contract surveys recently to workers atU.S. Foods in Everett, Costa Fruit in Charlestown andBrigham’s ice cream in Arlington. I look forward to hearingwhat the top issues are from members.At Lilly Transportation in North Reading, I am keepinga close watch on the effect of Ryder Transportation's reportedpurchase of Lilly. I want to know how this deal willaffect our members, and I’m talking to management aboutit. I’ll be keeping members informed.I’ve had some arbitration victories recently. At the city ofEverett, the arbitrator ruled in our favor, forcing the city topost for a bargaining unit position. At G.D. Mathews, anarbitration ruling involving a medical-leave issue has beenpostponed. The delay has to do with splitting the cost ofhandling the case with the company. The issue is in litigationnow.Another arbitration case at US Foods is scheduled to beheard in early February, 2008.I have filed two more arbitration cases at the city ofEverett involving two separate suspensions affecting clericalworkers. The dates are yet to be determined in those cases.Finally, negotiations will be starting soon for the citiesof Everett and Chelsea. I will be sending more informationsoon to workers.Thank you to everyone who helped make us a continuingforce for justice in your workplaces, and it’s been greatmeeting many of you at your work sites.Happy holidays.Business RepresentativeGerry GodinMy name is Gerry Godin, and Iam the new BusinessRepresentative at Local 25.I previously was Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer atLocal 379 in Charlestown untilour merger with Local 25, whichtook effect November 1.I’ve been busy working with Local 25 President SeanM. O’Brien on the merger. I am very excited about themerging of two great Teamster local unions. Both localshave a long, proud history. As one local, I think our opportunitiesto grow and flourish are limitless. I look forwardto working with President O’Brien and his entire team toserve the membership.As part of the merger, we’ve created two new divisionswithin Local 25—refuse and construction. We will besending out surveys to our solid waste and constructionmembers seeking their input on upcoming meetings andwhat issues need to be addressed during the meetings.Our goal is to organize new members in the solid wasteand construction industries and make sure we protect theinterests of our existing members. We want to protect thework we already have and create more work opportunities.In other business, I started contract negotiations inmid-November with the Watertown Public WorksDepartment covering 45 members.I recently settled two arbitration cases. One was atHeating and Oil Partners in Chelsea. The case involved anunjust termination. We successfully got the member’s jobback with back wages.The other case was also an unjust termination. Itinvolved a worker at Independent Pipe in Canton. He wasout of work for 14 months. We won his job back and$60,000 in back wages.I look forward to meeting many of you in the nearfuture and working to fight for your rights. I am also excitedabout moving forward together with the added clout oftwo great local unions merged into a bigger and betterLocal 25.Happy holidays and I look forward to my first full yearas your business representative.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 5

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 8Members RatifyNational UPS ContractSupplements, Including New England’s, Also ApprovedPresident Sean M. O’Brien (center) meets with his Stewards from UPS Chelmsford before they spend a week talking to themembership about the highlights of newly negotiated UPS Agreement.The Stewards from L to R: George Bassett, John “Juice” Juszkiewicz, President O’Brien, Ken Ciccone, and Mark Lessard.UPSTeamsters have ratified the national UPS contract,and New England Teamsters have ratifiedthe New England supplement, giving members a more securefuture.“The national contract addresses our members’ concernsabout pensions and health care,” said Sean M. O’Brien,President of Local 25. “UPS Teamster members from Local25 will have a brighter future with this contract. I am honoredto have served on the National Negotiating Committee,and Local 25 Business Agent George Slicis did a great job atthe supplemental negotiations.”The national contract covers more than 235,000 UPSTeamsters nationwide. Local 25 represents about 3,000 membersat UPS centers in Chelmsford, Watertown, Somervilleand Norwood.The five-year national contract was ratified in Novemberafter leaders of local unions that represent UPS workers fromacross the United States unanimously voted to endorse thetentative UPS national agreement in early October.“Our members made it clear to us that they wanted us totake steps to address their pensions and health care, and thiscontract deals with those issues head on,” said Teamsters6 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 9General President Jim Hoffa, who served as co-chairman ofthe national negotiating committee. “This committee stayedunited and focused and got the job done.”“We launched early negotiations for the national contracta year ago after members made it clear that they wanted theunion to focus on their pensions and health care for retireesand active workers,” said Ken Hall, Director of the TeamstersParcel and Small Package Division, who also was co-chairmanof the committee and lead negotiator. “This tentativeagreement provides unprecedented funding by UPS for pensionsand members’ health care.”fears that my members had,” Lichtenwald said.Ken Wood, President of Local 79 in Tampa, Florida, saidhis members clearly wanted pensions addressed more thanany other issue.“I feel very confident that when the votes are in, ourmembers will show us that they think we did exactly whatthey wanted us to do—address long-term pension issues,”Wood said. “This took a lot of hard work, but it paid off.This is an excellent package.”Leaders Agree“Without a doubt, this is one of the finest national UPSagreements,” said Chuck Mack, President of Local 70 inOakland, California. “Thanks to the patience and hardwork of Ken Hall and other committee members, we haveensured that every member’s voice has been heard throughoutthe negotiations.”The agreement allows UPS to withdraw from theCentral States Pension Fund and creates a jointly-administeredpension fund for affected members. UPS will make apre-tax $6.1 billion payment to the Central States Plan andwill also fully fund the new Plan.Bill Lichtenwald, President of Local 20 in Toledo, Ohio,whose members are in the Central States Plan, said thenegotiating committee kept its mission in sight during thepast year.“This agreement eases all the health, welfare and pensionNational ContractContains Major GainsThe five-year contract addresses several major issues:Unprecedented pension and health and welfare contributionincreases. UPS will contribute an additional $5 perhour into all pension and health and welfare plans, a $1per hour increase each year starting on August 1, 2008.UPS will withdraw from the Central States Pension Fundand create a jointly-administered pension fund for affectedmembers. UPS will make a pre-tax $6.1 billion paymentto the Central States Plan and fully fund the new plan andwill restore all Central States pension benefits that weremodified in 2003.Part-time health care improvements. Current part-timeemployees in union health and welfare plans will remainin those plans. All current part-time employees in UPShealth plans, and CSI employees in a company healthplan, will go to one single plan for health insurance, whichhas a prescription drug card. For part-time employees“Sean did it again, by serving on the nationalnegotiating team he delivered a great contractfor the members of Local 25. This agreementis wonderful for all UPS members.”-Ron Stokes, Steward at UPS in So. Bostonhired after August 1, 2008, who are in company healthplans, health insurance will begin after 12 months anddependent coverage after 18 months.Wages. There will be increases of 70 cents, 75 cents, 75cents, 85 cents and 95 cents in the five years the contractcovers. Package driver start rates go up to $16.10 (from$14.70). Part-timers will receive the same general wageincreases as full time employees, and new part-time hireswill receive a $1 per hour increase after 90-calendar daysof employment (up from 50 cents).Average benefit/wage increases. The five-year agreementcontains average annual wage and benefit increasesof $1.80 per hour each year. This compares with $1.46per hour in the 2002 contract and 98 cents per hour eachyear in the 1997 contract.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 7

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 10Making History at UPS FreightLocal 25 Prepares For Campaign at North Billerica TerminalWorkers at UPS Freight (formerly Overnite Transportation)in Indianapolis overwhelmingly ratified their first ever contractin October, and employees at the North Billerica terminalhope to join the Teamsters soon.Once the national UPS master contract is ratified, theunion will organize UPS Freight terminals beyondIndianapolis through a card-check agreement that the unionsuccessfully negotiated.“We have been in contact with the workers in NorthBillerica and we are ready to distribute authorization cards,”said Sean M. O’Brien, Local 25 President. “The Boston-areaworkers are eager to become members of Local 25 and receivethe strong pay, benefits and rights on the job that theIndianapolis workers now enjoy. I am looking forward to welcomingthese workers into our family.”Victory in HeartlandThe contract in Indianapolis was ratified 107-1. The agreementwill improve wages, benefits and working conditionsand will serve as a model to organize thousands of other UPSFreight employees nationwide. The agreement also includes astrong grievance procedure so workers can challenge unfairdecisions by management.David Osborn, a city driver at UPS Freight inIndianapolis, said he has been fighting to become a Teamsterand work under a union contract for 15 years.“It’s a big relief,” the 21-year employee said. “We’vereached the goal of getting a Teamster contract. We’ve wantedit for so long and worked so hard to get it. I feel so proud tobe a Teamster. We’ve worked beside so many Teamsters overthe years, and now we are Teamsters.”Since the 1950s, workers at Overnite fought to join theTeamsters. The fight reached a peak from October 1999until October 2002, when Overnite workers represented bythe Teamsters led an unfair labor practices strike against thecompany, owned at the time by Union Pacific railroad.AnthonyPope,adockworkerattheterminalinMemphis who went out on strike in 1999, said it was a difficultperiod.“We suffered for so long over the years, but now I can’tfind the words to express my joy,” Pope said. “I’ve never seenpeople here so excited. Everybody is asking when we will get achance to join the union. I look forward to coming to worknow because I know we will be Teamsters soon and have aTeamster contract.”The workers’ quest for union representation was boostedin May 2005, when UPS announced it was acquiringOvernite for $1.25 billion.8 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 11R.A.F.T.Turns 35 Years OldA program known as R.A.F.T. (Referral andFollow-up Team) celebrated its 35th year inexistence in November of 2007.R.A.F.T. is the alcohol and chemicaldependency outreach program atTeamsters Local 25. R.A.F.T. was started in1972 by President William McCarthy andVice-President Bill Leyden. The membersmeet every Wednesday night in the dayroomat the Charlestown Union Hall at 7p.m. and at the Stoughton Office onSaturdays at 9 a.m.The program’s motto is: “If you drinkbecause you want to, that’s your business…If you drink because you have to, we’rewilling to make it our business.”“This program is a great benefit for ourmembers who get themselves in troublewith alcohol and drugs at work,” Local 25President Sean M. O’Brien said.“My predecessorBill McCarthy had the vision to startthis program. I plan to support it as long asIaminoffice.”The Xpedx negotiating committee, left to right, steward Mike Woolf, holding 40-3 vote count;Sean M. O’Brien, Local 25 President & Principal Officer; Paul DeSanto and Steve PowersXpedx Workers inWilmington Ratify ContractFour-Year Agreement Improves Health-Care BenefitsWorkers at Xpedx Paper in Wilmington ratified a newcontract in November that improves health care benefits,maintains pension benefits, and boosts wages.“The number one issue was improving our health care, andthanks to the leadership of Local 25 President Sean O’Brien andVice President John Murphy, we now have the top health plan that’savailable,” said dockworker Mike Woolf, chief steward who hasworked at Xpedx for 24 years.“Sean and John made it clear to the company that we wanted abetter health plan and that the company would need to pay all thecosts, and that’s what wegot,” Woolf said.Workers ratified thefour-year contract by a voteof 40-3. “Everyone is reallypleased with the contract,”Woolf said.“Winning strong healthcarebenefits for our membersis critical, and we letthe company know this wasgoing to be the priority,”O’Brien said. “Protectinghealth care and pensionbenefits is something weRon & Anthony (11 years old) DiPerri, ofBillerica, Massachusetts. Ron has beena member at Xpedx for 18 years.take very seriously.”Xpedx is a paper distributorowned byInternational Paper.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 9

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 12Calendar ofEventsDecember 2007January 2008February 2008December 5, 2007December 7, 2007December 10, 2007December 22, 2007December 24, 2007December 25, 2007December 31, 2007January 1, 2008January 10, 2008January 20, 2008January 21, 2008January 26, 2008January 27, 2008February 6, 2008February 14, 2008February 14, 2008February 17, 2008February 18, 2008Hanukkah BeginsPearl Harbor DayHuman Rights DayWinter SolsticeChristmas EveChristmas DayNew Year’s EveNew Year’s DayTeamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter Quarterly Breakfast 9:30 A.M.Irish American Club, Malden, MAGeneral Membership Meeting 10:00 A.M.Union Hall, 544 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129Martin Luther King DayBlood Bank 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.Union Hall, 544 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129Samuel Gompers Birthday (1850)Ash WednesdayValentine’s DayJames Riddle Hoffa’s BirthdayGeneral Membership Meeting 10:00 A.M.Union Hall, 544 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129President’s DaySave this Date! March 8, 2008 Autism Gala at Boston Convention Center10 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 13National Freight Talks Get Under WayLocal 25 Vice President John MurphyParticipates in NegotiationsIn late November, Teamster freight negotiators exchangednational contract proposals with TMI, the primary multiemployerbargaining arm of the unionized freight truckingindustry, as National Master Freight Agreement talksgot into full swing.As talks proceed with TMI, also known as TruckingManagement, Inc., the union’s goals include increasing jobsecurity, securing members’ pensions, health and welfarebenefits, and creating more Teamster freight jobs.In October, union leaders focused on negotiating thevarious supplements. John Murphy, Local 25 VicePresident and Business Agent, led Local 25’s negotiations,and Local 25 Secretary-Treasurer Mark Harrington wasalso on the negotiating committee.“We have reached a tentative agreement on the NewEngland Supplement,” Murphy said.“I will report specifics of the supplement agreementas soon as the National Master Freight Agreement isnegotiated.”Murphy attended the opening round of national talksin Washington, D.C. Local 25 represents about 350 freightmembers who work at Yellow, Roadway and New Penn.Teamster leaders made significant progress in Octoberduring negotiations involving the supplements.“The leaders from freight local unions accomplished agreat deal during October, giving us strong momentum inthe 2008 National Master Freight Agreement negotiations,”said Tyson Johnson, Director of the TeamstersNational Freight Division.Johnson praised freight members’ help in setting thecontract priorities.“Our members have done a great job giving us inputthrough the contract surveys and local union meetings,”Johnson said. “We wouldn’t be this far along without ourmembers’ help, and we will be calling for their help andsupport throughout the negotiations. Together, we willnegotiate supplements and a national contract that willgive our members and their families a brighter future.”“Thank you to all the Local 25 freight members whoparticipated in the survey and who let us know their topissues,” said Sean M. O’Brien, Local 25 President. “VicePresident Murphy and Secretary-Treasurer Harringtonkeep me posted about the negotiations and the developments.We will make sure our freight members’ interestsare protected here in the Boston area.”www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 11

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 14Left to Right: Lt. Melissa Mullen, UMASS Lowell, Kelly Granara, Local 25 Administrative Assistant , JenniferTodd, Local 25 Administrative Assistant , Leslie Russell, Health & Welfare, Janet Guazzaloca, UPS, KatrinaThompson, UMASS LowellWomen’s Committee SponsorsRAPE-DEFENSE TRAININGFuture Sessions Being PlannedThe Local 25 Women’s Committee sponsored R.A.D.(Rape Aggression Defense) training in October,empowering and educating attendees about ways toprotect themselves against rape.The training is put on by Local 25 member MelissaMullen, a lieutenant with the UMass-Lowell PoliceDepartment. The training was open to women members ofLocal 25.“We learned a lot of techniques on how to protect ourselveswhen faced with dangerous situations,” said KellyGranara, an administrative assistant with Local 25. “We leftthe meeting empowered, stronger and more confident.”Mullen’s latest training was in two six-hour installments.Granara said the Women’s Committee hopes to sponsor onetwo-hour session in the future. She urged members to keepan eye out for information about a future training.“We learned a lot of techniquesonhowtoprotectourselveswhenfaced with dangerous situations.”–Kelly Granara, an AdministrativeAssistant with Local 2512 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 15Teamsters TV CoversWorkers’ Compensation Local Attorney Explains Rights on the JobOn Thursday November 8, 2007, Teamsters TVbroadcastedasegmentaboutworker’scompensationwith attorney Brian Cloherty, whospecializes in the field.“We were able to secure one of the best worker’scompensation attorneys in the country to give hisviewpoint on our latest broadcast of Teamsters TV,”Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien said. “BrianCloherty is a city kid from Brighton, Massachusettsand he can really relate to our membership, especiallywhen they hurt themselves at work.”Cloherty is a senior partner in the law firm ofKeches & Mallen. He is a graduate of New EnglandSchool of Law and has been practicing law in the fieldof worker’s compensation for 22 years. Before joiningKeches & Mallen, Cloherty spent three years workingfor Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in the field ofworker’s compensation. He is a member of theMassachusetts Bar and The Massachusetts Academyof Trial Attorneys. He has lectured at many unionseminars on the topic of worker’s compensation and hehas been passionately representing Local 25 membersfor more than 17 years.The members of Teamsters Local 25, day in and dayout, go to work and use their bodies to perform theessential tasks of physically demanding manual labor.“The purpose of the broadcast was to make surethat Teamster members are fully informed of theirrights, should they get hurt at work, which is a commitmentthat Teamsters Local 25 has always adhered to,”Cloherty said. “In fact, it is a stated goal of PresidentO’Brien’s administration to continue to provide thisservice to the membership of Teamsters Local 25.”www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 13

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 16PartnershipLocal 379 Merges With Local 25On November 1, 2007, Local 379in Charlestown merged with Local25, creating more organizing clout, stronger political powerand the resources to provide improved representation tomembers.“Our 1,100 members now have a stronger voice and abrighter future,” said Gerry Godin, former Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer of Local 379 who is now aBusiness Representative with Local 25. “The merger gives usthe tools to get the job done for our members.”With the Big Dig construction project completed and joblosses in the construction industry, Local 379’s membershiphad waned. “We became a small local that could not take onthe employers,” said Godin, who was a business agent forthree years before becoming Secretary-Treasurer. Prior tothat, he was Local 379’s elected organizer for three years andwas a steward in the rubbish industry.Merging with Local 25, which had about 10,000 membersfor the Futurewhen the merger took place, provides the former Local 379members with more benefits and more services.“We also have our own union hall rather than bouncingaround looking for the cheapest rent,” Godin said.As part of the merger, leaders have created two new divisions—onefor workers in the solid waste/refuse industry andanother for those in the construction industry. “These divisionswill help get members involved in political work andorganizing,” Godin said. “We will build a stronger, biggerpresence in the industries. For too long, other unions havebeen doing our work. We will change that.”Godin said members need not worry that the merger willwater down services. “Just the opposite will occur because Ihave more resources. It’s not just me anymore with one telephone.We now have a full office staff, more business agentswith lots of expertise and strong leadership from the top. We14 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 17Longtime Local 379 LeaderPaul Walsh Reflects On Past42-Year Member Also Looks AheadBob Cantrell, Vice-President Local 379are now in a much stronger position to helpfight for our members’ interests. I am veryexcited about the future.”“I’m ecstatic about the merger,” said TomMorrissey, who has worked at WasteManagement (serving the city of Boston) formore than 17 years. “It means higher-valuerepresentation for myself and my coworkers.Our union will grow stronger with this partnership.”“Both Local 25 and Local 379 have long,proud histories and this merger honors andrespects that history by providing improvedrepresentation to the members,” Local 25President Sean M. O’Brien said. “The mergermarks an exciting new era in Boston Teamsterhistory, and we are committed to fight for allour members’ interests.”Paul Shiner, Trustee Local 379Teamsters Local 379 was charteredin 1908—99 years ago. And for 42of those years, Paul V. Walsh was amember and also served as trustee,organizer and Secretary-Treasurer.Walsh, a Charlestown native,said the local faced many challengesin recent years. For example,the local used to representworkers at numerous steel-warehousingcompanies in the Bostonarea, most of which have sinceclosed. Also, the local at one timerepresented workers at 28 lumberyards. At the time of the mergerwith Local 25 on November 1,2007, Local 379 represented workers at two lumber yards.At one time, Local 379 represented 2,800 workers. When Walshretired in 2003, there were 1,600 members. That has dropped to about1,100 members at the time of the November 1 merger.“I’m confident that we can turn things around with the merger,under the leadership and guidance of President Sean M. O’Brien,” saidWalsh, who served as Local 379’s Secretary-Treasurer from 1982 until heretired in 2003. “This partnership should increase our ability to organizein key growth areas such as solid waste and the concrete industries.”In 1969, Walsh was appointed organizer for Local 379 and he went towork organizing Industrial Steel in Cambridge; Crystal Steel, AtlanticSteel and Concord Steel, all in Everett; Thypin Steel in Andover; andAustin-Hastings Steel in Woburn.“The steel industry was one of the first to take a hit,” Walsh said ofthe multiple warehouse closings.At the time of the merger, the local represented workers at BFI/AlliedWaste, Waste Management and Capital Waste.“I see a real organizing growth potential in solid waste,” Walsh said.“Right now we represent solid waste workers in Boston, Randolph,Quincy, Canton and Revere, but there are many more workers in theBoston area seeking the same strong voice, job security, pay and benefits.”Walsh, who also served as International Representative, Chairman ofJoint Council 10’s Construction Division, Trustee of the New EnglandTeamsters Pension Board and as Chairman of the ConstructionTeamsters Health and Welfare Fund, said he will remain active in Local25’s Retiree Club.“I like to come down here to Local 25 once a week to play cards,”Walsh said. “I plan to stay involved and I wish Sean O’Brien and hisentire team success.”www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 15

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 18TeamstersCareProviding comprehensive health care to Teamsters and their families.Board of TrusteesTeamsters Union 25Health Services &Insurance PlanSean M. O’BrienUnion Co-ChairmanMark A. HarringtonUnion TrusteeJohn A. MurphyUnion TrusteeCharles F. ArbingEmployer Co-ChairmanJohn RemillardEmployer TrusteeThomas K. WotringEmployer TrusteeTeamstersCare NotesTeamstersCare Open EnrollmentDuring November, TeamstersCare conducts itsannual open enrollment for active members andearly retiree participants. TeamstersCare offers twomedical program options: Network Blue or Tufts.Open enrollment is your opportunity to evaluateyour medical program option and make a change,if you wish. At this time you have two choices:1. Do nothing: Your medical option willremain the same.2. Change your medical option: If you wishto change your medical option from eitherNetwork Blue or Tufts, contact CharlestownMember Services, or go to our web site atwww.teamsterscare.com to download a medicalprogram option change form. Forms are due nolater than December 1, 2007, and your medicaloption will change effective January 1, 2008.Retiring soon?If you are thinking about retiring in the nearfuture, please contact Member Services to see ifyou qualify for coverage under one of the retireemedical program options.TeamstersCare Eligibility for DependentsTurning Age 19 During 2007Eligible unmarried dependents are covered underTeamstersCare until the end of the year they turn 19.Coverage can be extended to age 25 if they are fulltimestudents at a qualified educational institution.In order to be covered for the spring 2008semester, you must submit a spring semester“Full-time Student Status Form” no later thanJanuary 31, 2008.Forms are available:• On our web site at www.teamsterscare.comunder TeamstersCare Forms;• At our Charlestown, Stoughton andChelmsford TeamstersCare Offices; and• By calling or visiting TeamstersCare MemberServices in Charlestown.Parents and Teenage Drivers: Get to Know the New Rules of the RoadDid you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leadingcause of death for teenagers and that more than one quarterof young drivers killed in fatal crashes were intoxicated?In response, Massachusetts, along with the National SafetyCouncil, has recently put into effect new laws for teenage drivers.The Massachusetts Junior Operator’s bill is a graduated driver-licensingsystem developed to reduce the risks for teen drivers.To view the bill in its entirety, go to the Registry of MotorVehicles web site at www.mass.gov/dmv and click on “Teens &Parents”; or, you may call your local Registry of Motor Vehicles.For teens, this bill restricts the use of cell phones while driving,limits the number of passengers allowed while driving, imposesa curfew, and adds age-specific sanctions for traffic and movingviolations.TeamstersCare Mental Health advises that parents can doeven more to increase the safety and minimize the risks to theirteenage drivers. How? Talk with your teen! Use the followingtalking points to engage in a frank discussion of sensible “rulesof the road.”Contracting: The Registry of Motor Vehicles recommends thatparents can and should draw up contracts between the teen andparent. They should comply with the law and family rules.Additionally, they should include rewards for safe drivingover a set period of time, and loss of privileges for violationsof the contract or laws. The contract should includethree basic rules:• Check in with a parent every time you drive;• Obey all traffic laws and signs; and• Do not take unnecessary risks.The National Safety Council web siteoffers an example of a parent/teen contract atnsc.org/issues/teendriving/agreement.pdf.Alcohol/Substance use: Parents shouldstress that using alcohol or drugs and oper-16 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 19Health Bonus Account 2008Co-Chairman Sean O’Brien and theTeamstersCare Board of Trustees havevoted to continue funding the HealthBonus Account. Eligible Active, NCH,and UPS part-time members have upto $200 available for the 2008 calendaryear for eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.Please take the time to review therules and instructions related to yourHealth Bonus Account. Incomplete orinaccurate submissions may delay theprocessing of your claim. Complete detailsand reimbursement forms are available:• On our web site atwww.teamsterscare.comunder Health Bonus Account;• At our Charlestown, Stoughton andChelmsford TeamstersCare Offices; and• By contacting Charlestown MemberServices.ating a motor vehicle is irresponsible and dangerousfor both the driver and everyone elseon the road. Discuss current events involvingcar crashes that are alcohol related. Talk aboutwhat to do if the teen is a passenger in a carProstate Cancer AwarenessThe prostate is a gland that is part of the malereproductive system. Prostate cancer is the mostcommon non-skin cancer occurring among menin the United States. It tends to develop later in lifeand will affect about one in six American men.Risk factors for prostate cancer include:advanced age – the incidence increases dramaticallyin men age 50 years and older; race – blackmen are at higher risk; and family history – ifother men in your family have had the disease,you are at increased risk. Research has also suggestedthat a diet high in saturated fat (especiallythe consumption of red meat) and a largewaistline may also increase a man’s risk ofprostate cancer.We at TeamstersCare encourage all men age50 years and older to have a yearly prostatescreening. We continue to provide these evaluationswith a board-certified urologist annually atour Stoughton, Chelmsford and CharlestownTeamstersCare locations. Thanks to those whoparticipated in the screenings held at ourTeamstersCare Offices. We plan to repeat theseannual screenings again in the fall of 2008.where the driver is impaired with alcoholor drugs…call a cab, call for a ride, etc.Seatbelts: Require the teen to wear his/herseatbelt when driving or riding in a car.Parents can set a good example by consistentlyusing their seat belts.Speeding: Teens need to know that “speedkills.” Talk about examples in the news or asyou observe them on the road.TeamstersCare Mental Health isavailable to help you talk withyour teen about setting limitsand/or establishing agreementsregarding safe driving practices.Call us at 1-800-851-8326TeamstersCare Directory www.teamsterscare.comCharlestown Office16 Sever St.Charlestown, MA 02129Administration • AudiologyDental • Member ServicesLocal Tel: 617-241-9220Within MA: 800-442-9939Out of State: 800-225-6135Fax: 617-241-8168Charlestown Pharmacy552 Main St.Charlestown, MA 02129Local Tel: 617-241-9024Toll Free: 800-235-0760Fax: 617-241-5025Stoughton Pharmacy1214 Park St.Stoughton, MA 02072Tel: 781-297-9764Fax: 781-297-9370Stoughton Dental Office1214 Park St.Stoughton, MA 02072Tel: 781-297-7360Toll Free: 877-326-1999Fax: 781-297-7830Chelmsford Dental Office4 Meeting House Rd.Chelmsford, MA 01824Tel: 978-256-9728Toll Free: 800-258-2111Fax: 978-256-9846Mental Health Office27 Hunting St.Malden, MA 0214824-hour Toll FreeTel: 800-851-8326Local: 781-321-6526Fax: 781-321-6501www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 17

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 20A Message from Steven R. SullivanDirector of Organizing & Government AffairsThe Organizing Department hasbeen very busy since my lastreport.I am happy to report that we havehad five organizing victories yielding our local union 77 newmembers since September 2007.Money was no object when it came to keeping the TeamstersUnion out of their workplace. If the Magic Beans ownershippaid attention to these eight warehouse workers and compensatedthem fairly, they never would have been in this situation.All the money they spent on the lawyers and consultantsduring the campaign could have easily funded the firstcontract.The victories were:• Kraft Power Products, Woburn, 20 workers;• Town of Sudbury, 911 operators, eight workers;• Peter Pan Bus Lines mechanics, washers andfuelers, Chelsea, eight workers;• Laidlaw/First Student school bus, Newton, 33workers; and• Magic Beans, Brighton, eight workers.Magic Beans is a group of eight warehouse employees whoare making $10 per hour. They are all college students inBoston. They decided as a group to sign cards and seek ourrepresentation.The successful Magic Beans campaign, although small inthe number of workers, has been an awakening. The companyis owned by a young couple in their late 20s fromBrookline. The company is a retailer, which sells high-endbaby gear, including $800 strollers and $300 baby seats, forexample. They have recently expanded their operationsfrom one store to three stores and plan more stores soon.They have claimed that they cannot afford to have theTeamsters come into their company.This campaign is a microcosm of what we face when we tryto organize new workers. The falsehoods that are given duringa campaign never cease to amaze me. The owners ofMagic Beans claimed in a letter to the workers that they onlymade less than $9.50 per hour last year. They also told severalemployees that if the Teamsters are voted in, they may haveto close the warehouse and use UPS for all shipments andwarehousing.This “financially strapped” company was able to hire a highendunion-busting law firm called Foley & Hoag. The lawfirm commands between $500 and $1,000 per hour for theirservices. The company also hired a union- busting consultantcalled Labor Relations, Inc. They get $3,000 per day fortheir services. We did some research and found out that theowners own $5 million worth of property in both Bostonand Brookline.Magic Beans’ owners created T-shirts to fight our organizingdrive. They wrote to their employees in an e-mail: “The bestway we can counter this organizing drive by theTeamsters…is by standing together as Beansters, and not asTeamsters.”Fight of Our LivesThe NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) was formed toput a formal government process together for workers whodecide to join unions. In February 1935, Sen. Robert Wagnerof New York introduced a new bill, the National LaborRelations Act, which sought to protect the rights of employeesto join unions without fear of discharge, to guarantee theright to strike, and to require employers to bargain with theunion selected by their employees.The NLRB has evolved into an anti-union government organization.The board members are appointed to five-yearterms by the President of the United States. Starting with theRegan administration in 1981, through Bush 41 and nowwith Bush 43, the NLRB has been dominated for 27 years byRepublicans. These Republican administrations do not wantto see us expand and grow the ranks of the organized labormovement. We are in the battle of our lives. We have to workextra hard to fight to get our new members. But we standready for the constant resistance. Companies like FedEx,Kraft Power and Praxair, to name only a few, are spendingmillions of their stockholders’ money on lawyers and consultantsto stop our organizing attempts.Despite the slanted playing field against us, we at Local 25have been able to organize workers in this company- favoredsystem.My thanks go out to President O’Brien—triumphant organizingstarts at the top. He has given me all of the resourcesand personnel to run this department and be victorious.Also thanks to Organizer Steve South, Organizer Pat Palmisano,and most recently Organizer Paul Jacobs from the newlymerged Local 379, for all their hard work. These guys are on thestreet talking to workers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.18 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 21One of the Magic Beans vans. Workers at the high-endretailer remained united in the face of an anti-worker,anti-union campaign waged by the owners.The T-shirt that Magic Beans had theiremployees wear during the campaign,says “Proud to be a Beanster.”Local 25 Business Agent Tom Mari speaksto Kraft Power workers during an organizingmeeting at the Local 25 Union Hall.One of the Kraft Power vans. On September 13, 20road service technicians at Kraft Power Corp. inWoburn voted by a 6-1 margin to join Local 25.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 19

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 22Name Company Times/Gallons Name Company Times/GallonsBlood BankPaul Amoroso Retired 44 5.5Irving Balkman Retired 159 19.875Jeffrey A. Bamford NE Theatrical 1 0.125Marianne Barrett Watertown DPW 1 0.125Francis Barrett Watertown DPW 1 0.125Tony Barrone Ris Paper 51 6.375Alice Bavaro Retired 25 3.125Warren Boisueit Yellow 24 3Pauline Boland DHL 1 0.125Jerry Bolton Retired 60 7.5Alan Brown General Public 1 0.125Karen Burns General Public 17 2.125Bob Burns Retired 81 10.125Brian Buttrick Allied Systems 7 0.875Frank Cause UPS Chelmsford 1 0.125William Chambers General Public 4 0.5Joe Cochran New Penn 36 4.5John Colbert Retired 5 0.625Kasey Crist General Public 1 0.125Michael Curran Allied Systems 6 0.75Fred Dean Retired 10 1.25Dan Dellucci Ris Paper 5 0.625Joe Destasio Retired 49 6.125Dan Donohoe Global Chelsea4 0.5Michael Downey General Public 12 1.5Stephen Drago US Foodservice 36 4.5Rosie Dunlap UPS Chelmsford 4 0.5Chuck Durfee Retired 130 16.25Katherine Durfee Retired 14 1.75Mike Erelli Yellow 26 3.25Bob Ferrara NE Theatrical 38 4.75James P. Flynn Retired 20 2.5Richard Foppiano Retired 36 4.5Joseph Foti UPS Chelmsford 11 1.375John Francis Retired 14 1.75Dick Frank City of Cambridge DPW 36 4.5David Gartland Manfi Leasing Stop & Shop 40 5Tom Gauvin General Public 1 0.125Dustin Giberson General Public 1 0.125Greg Gigg Roadway 29 3.625Helen Giglio City of Everett 3 0.375Edward Giglio City of Everett 3 0.375David Goodwin UPS Logan 1 0.125Philip Haley Marr Scaffolding 1 0.125John W. Hannon Retired 56 7Wayne Herdman Manfi 1 0.125Kathy Hickey General Public 5 0.625Dennis Holland NE Theatrical 1 0.125Eugene T. Hurley Yellow 31 3.875Kira Jacobs General Public 1 0.125Judson Jacobs General Public 1 0.125John D. Jeffrey Retired 104 13Ernie Johnson Allied Systems 8 1John Juszkiewicz UPS Chelmsford 16 2Stanley Kakleas Retired 1 0.125Daniel Kakleas New Penn 39 4.875Scott Kane General Public 1 0.125Don Kelley Admiral Metals 13 1.625William T. Kelley Jr. United Liquors 25 3.125Greg Kerwood UPS Somerville 7 0.875Erica Kim UPS Watertown 2 0.25Michael Kimball Leaseway Motorcar 18 2.25Paul Kirby Admiral Metals 16 2Charles Knecht Retired 53 6.625Bill Kuttner General Public 4 0.5Eleanor Laffey UPS Somerville 2 0.25R. Kevin Lally Retired 69 8.625Dave Langan Retired 141 17.625Joseph Laplante GD Mathews 7 0.875Patti Lapointe Teamsters Care 58 7.25Cornelius Lee General Public 1 0.125Stephen Lema Manfi Leasing Stop & Shop 29 3.625Al Littlefield Stop & Shop Freetown 8 1Jim MacInnis XPEDX 15 1.875Ron Mahoney Petroleum Heat 58 7.25John Manley Manfi Leasing Stop & Shop 2 0.25E. Al Marcott Retired 2 0.25Melanie Marsden General Public 1 0.125Edward L. Martin Alliance Express 3 0.375Marilyn Mastascusa Teamsters Care 55 6.875Bob McAllister Local 25 107 13.375Scott McDonnell Local Union 103 1 0.125Mike McGrath US Foodservice 36 4.5Richard P. McMurtry UPS Norwood 17 2.125Gail Michalski Alliance Express 13 1.625Amy Mok General Public 1 0.125Robert Monteforte UPS Somerville 5 0.625Michael Morad Retired 31 3.875Ronnie Moran Retired 116 14.5Mike Morrissey DHL 9 1.125Tom Moskaluk ARL Coal & Lumber 1 0.125John J. Murphy Retired 163 20.375Tommy Nasson Global 95 11.875Richard Oberton Shaughnessy & Ahern 8 1John O'Brien UPS 1 0.125John O'Connor Admiral Metals 13 1.625Michael Pagliaro New Penn 77 9.625Tom Pennell Retired 48 6Armand Pepin Manfi Leasing Stop & Shop 5 0.625Eddie Petit Jr. Union Hall 18 2.25David Radochia Boston Globe 36 4.5Fran Roberts General Public 1 0.125John Salter Retired 1 0.125Bob Sansone General Public 1 0.125Philip Savoy Jr. Coan Inc. 34 4.25Joe Sciuto Retired 49 6.125Paul Sharpe Retired 82 10.25James Sheehan Retired 53 6.625Jennifer Sherman General Public 2 0.25Nathan Smith General Public 1 0.125Dan Splaine Retired 121 15.125Tom Sullivan Global Chelsea 41 5.125Annabelle Torino General Public 14 1.75Robert Torino General Public 13 1.625Jim Torrey UPS Chelmsford 13 1.625Jack Ward Retired 110 13.75E.P. Wedge Boston Globe 1 0.125Alan White General Public 1 0.125Gregory Wood Coan Inc. 7 0.875James Woods Yellow38 4.7520 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 23Stepping Out...Counter clockwise: Cathy Curran, of FedEx Home Delivery,with General President Jim Hoffa at the 2007 Women’sConference; Rich McMurtry, UPS-Norwood, stands withGeneral President Jim Hoffa at the Bloggers Convention inChicago in July 2007; Massachusetts Lt. Governor Tim Murrayaddresses the general membership meeting on October 21, 2007;Local 25 members participate in the 2007 Veteran’s Day celebrationat the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. (left toright: Tom Godfrey, Retiree; Paul Flynn, Retiree; Dan Donohue,Global; and Mark Sullivan of Stop & Shop-Manfi Leasing);Buisness Agent Tom Mari stands with newly retired LindaCovino, of DHL-Stoneham.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 21

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 24New England TeamstersJohn A. MurphyChairmanSean O'BrienMark A. HarringtonRobert B. McAllisterErnest C. Sheehan, Jr.John PerryJoseph ContiRobert F. CullinaneTom MariGerald T. GodinChairmanRobert E. BayusikVincent J. PisacretaJoseph J. BairosThomas J. Henniganis now offeringOnlineBILL PAY!The faster way to pay bills.BILL PAY is a new bill payment service.Instead of writing a check and mailing the payment to the merchant,you can handle all your payments automatically throughInaddition,keeps track of the last 18 months' payment history.Please call a Member Service Representative for more information,at 1 (800) 343-7126 or visit us at www.netfcu.org.The Board of Directors and Staff of the Credit Union are proudof the many achievements in 2007. We look forward to serveyou and your financial needs in 2008.

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 25LOCAL 25MEMBERS RAISEMORE THAN $40,000TO FIGHT AUTISMLocal 25 members once again stepped up to the plate by raisingmore than $40,000 to fund autism research during acharity walk held on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at SuffolkDowns in East Boston.It could not have been a better day—the weather was great, thecrowd was huge and the money raised was amazing. Teamstersraised more than $40,000, and contributions are still coming in atpress time. More than 400 people from Local 25 wore their blueshirts! After the walk, members had a great cookout back at Local25 with a moon slide, ice cream and snacks that were enjoyed by all.All of us here at Local 25 wouldlike to thank members, staffand their families for participatingin this great event. Weare getting closer andcloser to our goal ofraising $120,000.Please mark your calendarsfor an “AutismGala” on March 8, 2008,at the Convention Center.More information will beannounced.Left to Right: Tom Mari, Business Agent, Teamsters Local 25,Vincent Golgi, Executive Director New England Chapter, EricaGiunta, Walk Director New England Chapter, Sean M. O’Brien,President, Teamsters Local 25, Trish Disilva, Teamsters Local 25www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 23

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 26StewardsSpotlightEditor’s Note: The stewards featured in this edition of The Spokesman are all former members of Local379. They are all now members of Local 25 since the merger took effect on November 1, 2007.Dave DickersonSteward, Jet-A-WayDave Dickerson has driven atruck for Jet-A-Way, a commercialrubbish company for nineyears. Dickerson’s route takeshim through the heart ofBoston, where he services restaurants,apartment buildings anduniversities, among his many clients.“I got hooked on it,” said Dickerson, of driving atruck. “I like being outside, I like dealing with customersface-to-face.”The business runs in Dickerson’s family. His unclestarted one of Boston’s first minority-owned rubbishcompanies. Jet-A-Way is unique among Boston’s rubbishcompanies, having joined the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil in 2003. Jet-A-Way can recycle up to 70 percentof construction and demolition waste materialsprocessed at its Boston facility.Dickerson’s experience in dealing with customerscomes in handy in his role a steward at Jet-A-Way.“I like helping people solve their problems,”Dickerson said.Mark BatesSteward, BostonSand & GravelThe number 25 means a lot toMark Bates. He’s been a driverfor Boston Sand & Gravel for 25years, and he’s been a member ofLocal 25 (a former member ofLocal 379) for 25 years.“It’s probably one of the better chauffeuring jobs outthere,” Bates said.Bates applies the discipline he’s learned on the job in hisrole as steward in a company as large as Boston Sand &Gravel. Currently the company has 250 mixer trucks. Thecompany supplies concrete to home builders, developersand contractors throughout eastern Massachusetts.“I represent the men when there are issues with contractviolations, and help them with little jam ups,” Bates said.Brian BeatonSteward, Allied WasteBrian Beaton has worked forAllied Waste as a driver for 22years, picking up commercialwaste from Boston’s restaurantsand other businesses.Beaton was matter-of-factabout the many miles he’s drivenin the area.“You get into a job and before you know it, you’veracked up all these years,” Beaton said. “You earn a goodliving here, and there are plenty of hours to work.”Beaton enjoys his role as steward, acting as a bufferbetween management and workers. He wants the youngerworkers to be able to reap the benefits of years of service.“There will be a nice piece of pie waiting for me at theend of my career, thanks to the pension,” Beaton said. “Alot of guys lost their shirts who were non-union, and thisis a safe and protected job.”Charles “Charlie” BrownSteward, Patent ConstructionIt is a major achievement foranyone to work for the sameemployer for 28 years. That is thecase with Charles “Charlie”Brown. Charlie has worked forPatent Construction Systems inMedford since 1979. Brown hasserved as the steward for the last 12 years in the ScaffoldingDivision at Patent Construction Systems.24 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 27“It can be a challenge to be both the steward and themember with the most seniority. Many times I find myselffighting for seniority rights surrounding the issues of overtime,job assignments and scheduling for my guys,” Brownsaid. “The company sometimes accuses me of trying to getahead because of my seniority, but the guys don’t buy it,and that’s the most important thing.”Brown says he sometimes struggles as a steward of 12guys.“The hardest part of being a steward is keeping the guystogether. The newer guys can be tough, they need to understandthat what they have for wages, hours and conditionshave come from the Teamsters Union, and not from thegenerosity of the company,” Brown said.“The merger of Local 379 into Local 25 was a very goodthing for every member in both local unions. We are nowover 11,000 members strong. I was very impressed when Imet President Sean O’Brien. He and his staff of businessagents all look prepared to take the local union well into thefuture. Gerry Godin did a noble thing by merging his localunion into Local 25. I am excited!” Brown said.Brown said he enjoys attending the monthly GeneralMembership meetings. “I have been to two so far. They arejust so informative and educational. I hope to get my guysto attend them as well.”Andy CarverSteward, Brockway-SmithCompanyAndy serves as the warehousesteward for the 26 Local 25Teamsters working at Brockway-Smith Company in Andover.Brockway-Smith is the exclusivedistributor of AndersenWindows in the Northeast.Andy is a second generation Teamster. His father, RayCarver, a member of Local 49, worked at Faulk & White, awholesale grocery distributor in Methuen, Massachusetts.Andy worked with his dad for six years before he beganworking for Brockway-Smith.Carver has worked for Brockway-Smith for 13 years,nine of those years as steward. His biggest challenge assteward is to make sure the company adheres to and followsthe contract. “The company has a unique way ofstraying away from the contract and tries to make individualdeals with some of the guys. I always put a stop to it ifI hear about it,” Carver said.Carver is excited about the recent merger into Local 25.“I have been a Teamster for 19 years, first with Local49, then with Local 379, and now with Local 25. I couldnot be happier with the recent merger. All of the programsthe union offers, computer classes, OSHA 10 training, andCDL training are so important to the membership. I lookforward to serving as steward under President SeanO’Brien.”George StewartSteward, BostonSand & GravelGeorge Stewart helps keep theconcrete mixers whirring andrunning as a welder for BostonSand & Gravel. As the maintenancemechanics steward there,he makes sure the relationshipbetween the workers and management runs smoothly aswell.Stewart says his role as steward was strengthened whenhis former Local 379 merged with Local 25.“We now have much greater numbers that will reallyhelp us out,” Stewart said. “We are much stronger now.”Stewart said being a Teamster has meant a good salaryand benefits during his 10 years with Boston Sand &Gravel.“That’s the reason why I’ve stayed in this job for solong,” he said.Stewart credits a workshop given by the InternationalUnion for helping him become a better steward.www.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 25

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 28PensionersNovember OctoberSeptember August JulyName Company Effective Date TypeEugene Chubeck Star Market6/1/2007 Statutory PensionJohn J. Driscoll Lily Transport Lines 6/1/2007 Early Retirement- RevisedPaul Hogan DHL 1/1/2007 Regular PensionPeter C. Jordan UPS 6/1/2007 Statutory PensionPablo J. Martinez Stop & Shop Supermarket 7/1/2007Special Service Plan DArthur R. O'Brien US Foodservice Inc. 7/1/2007Special Service Plan DEdward J. O'Connell Coles Express 6/1/2007 Statutory PensionThomas K. Perry Stop & Shop Supermarket 6/1/2007Special Service Plan DEdward Reale New Penn6/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionPeter D. St. Laurent UPS 6/1/2007Special Service Plan DLeonard A. Medeiros Stop & Shop Supermarket 8/1/2007 Statutory PensionWilliam J. Ohara Petroleum Heat & Power 8/1/2007 Disability PensionAustin F. Robinson UPS7/1/2007 Early Retirement- RevisedDavid W. Roper Jordan Marsh 7/1/2007 Statutory PensionRobert T. Viens Heating Oil Partners, L.P. 8/1/2007 Disability PensionArthur S. Andrade, Jr. Petroleum Heat & Power Co Inc 7/1/2007 Statutory PensionWilliam E. Andreas Texaco USA 8/1/2007 Statutory PensionEvelyn M. Aniolowski Jordan Marsh8/1/2007 Statutory PensionDavid E. Bleckley Stop & Shop Supermarket8/1/2007 Disability PensionThomas M. Burns Air Express International, USA 7/1/2007 Regular PensionWayne A. Chapman Boston Beverage Corp 5/1/2007 Statutory PensionRobert E. Dussault DHL Express (USA INC.) 8/1/2007 Statutory PensionFred P. Giovino First National Stores Inc. 6/1/2007 Statutory PensionWilliam D. Hayes Manfi Leasing Corp 6/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionAlan H. Hoffman Mystic Island Transport Inc. 6/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionJoan I. McCarthy DHL Express (USA INC.) 9/1/2007 Single LifeEdward A. Palomba Stop & Shop Supermarket8/1/2007Special Service Plan CJohn F. Pawelczyk Purity Supreme8/1/2007Special Service Plan CMichael Wojnoski Milton Cat 6/1/2007 Statutory PensionJames M. Woods Yellow Freight System Inc 6/1/2007Special Service Plan CEvelyn M. Aniolowski Jordan Marsh8/1/2007 Statutory PensionJuan A. Aponte Romanow Inc 8/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionStephen S. Aykanian Star Market10/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionLawrence Buechs DHL Express (USA Inc.) 8/1/2007 Statutory PensionLinda Covino DHL Express (USA Inc.) 8/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionCharles E. Daum Coastal Oil8/1/2007 Regular PensionChester A. Ferreira Yellow Freight System Inc. 10/1/2007 Special Service Plan CPatricia A. Fleck Jordan Marsh9/1/2007 Statutory PensionPaul I. Goodhue Stop & Shop Supermarket7/1/2007 Special Service Plan DRichard W. Hart Heating Oil Partners9/1/2007 Regular PensionCharles E. Huyler Millbrook Cold Storage Inc 7/1/2007 Special Service Plan DMichael J. Lott Good Humor-Breyers Ice Cream 9/1/2007 Statutory PensionDiane M. Mitchell DHL Express (USA Inc.) 9/1/2007 Disability PensionPatrick R. Morris Brigham's8/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionStephen L Olson G A F Materials Corp 8/1/2007 Statutory PensionWilliam J. Robbins Branch Motor Express8/1/2007 Statutory PensionMarie C. Ryan NE Teamsters Fed Credit Union 8/1/2007 Regular PensionJerome D. St. Pierre Bird Inc/Northeast Roofing Division 7/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionRobert Stagliano Riverside Trans9/1/2007 Statutory PensionAnthony J. Strabone U S Foodservice, Inc.8/1/2007 Special Service Plan DRichard Tibbetts Smiths Transfer7/1/2007 Statutory PensionJoseph P. Vetrano Northeastern Petroleum 9/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionBarry E. Benson UPS1/1/2007 30 Year Service PensionThomas R. Calococci Gilman & Sons Inc.10/1/2007 Statutory PensionRichard M. Fisher Hoerner Woldorf Corp.10/1/2007 Statutory PensionRobert H. Geras UPS9/1/2007 Disability PensionMaureen Henry Teamsters Local 25 10/1/2007 Early Retirement PensionEdward J. Kantorski Ginsburg Bros. Inc.10/1/2007 Statutory PensionArthur J. Lazazzero Teamsters Local 25 8/1/2007 Special Service Plan DAnthony F. Tammaro G U Markets of Chelsea LLC 10/1/2007 Early Retirement Pension26 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 29InMemoriamName Company Name CompayWalter F. AdleyConsolidated FreightwaysJohn C. "Happy" Harrington Jr. New England TheatricalJohn AlajajianP. TavillaMarilyn HooperJordan MarshJohn D. ArthurBeatrice FoodsFelice A. IngleseStar MarketMary L. AudetteFederal DistillersBernard A. JacobiPurity SupremeEdward BausemerStop & ShopJohn KarahalisSuffolk GroceriesHarold B. BraceyDorothy E. BradySt. JohnsburyA & PLeonard A. KenneyArthur J. KuhnBeacon Fast FreightStop & ShopWilliam J. BullockGinsbergPaul R. MacDonaldStop & ShopRosario "Ross" Calococci Charles Gilman & SonHemanyag Mangerian BordensPaul E. Campbell357 CorpRobert F. ManningMonarch FoodsJoseph M. CelozziCoan, Inc.Bruno J. MarraBeacon Fast FreightHarold R. ChetwyndBenson GossPatrick J. McDonough HindsGeorge W.Cook Jr.Weymouth ArtDavid J. McGahLombardJames A. CraigNew England Transportation John W. MeehanMarks DispatchLeonard G. CrooksBrinksMichael T. MinervaWhite FuelFrancis J. DalyNew PennEdward A. MonacoSt. JohnsburyEdward L. DefilippoAirborneRobert P. MorrisonJan TransportJoseph C. DeutschUPSJohn F. MurphyConway EasternJoseph M. DeveneyBristol LinenPeter NeillUS PlywoodPaul H. DeYoungMystic IslandDonald L. PaquetteSpectorJoseph DiCampoM & M TruckingCharles M. PetersonStop & ShopEdward DykeUPSAlbert A. PicardiCalender Linen SupplyGeorge EsteeFirst NationalMaurice E. ReedWeymouth ArtKenneth E. FinlaysonHuerner-WaldorfDonald F. Reynolds`RoadwayThomas J. FlanaganRoadwayAnthony A. RussoTose FowlerWilliam C. Follis Jr.Purity SupremeWilliam P.SousaM & M TruckingEugene H. "Rocky" Graziose UltramarReuben SpellbergCustom Del Inc.John D. GuyWJ HillRichard F. "Dick” Springham Stop & ShopMary H. HanleyMclean TruckingMichael StillerCrown LinenRicky J. TempestaGlobe NewspaperJohn J. TimonsEmeryGerard "Gerry" Treacy Star MarketAlbert J. TropeanoTerminal FreightRaymond P. VengrenHartford DispatchFrancis L. WallaceSt. JohnsburyDonald WestBrinksRichard A. YatesAssociated Transportwww.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 27

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 30RetireeChapter News25TeamstersLocal 25Retiree ChapterJoe ContiPresidentChuck DurfeeSecretary-TreasurerJohn "Johnny B"BuonaugurioVice PresidentRetiree NewsWe had a great turnout of 250 people atthe breakfast meeting on October 11.President Joe Conti thanked everyonefor coming and opened the meeting with thePledge of Allegiance. He also thanked all retiredofficers and rank-and-file officers for attending.Conti gave a special thanks to 93-year-old JoeCuggino who helped establish the Local 25Retiree ChapterJoe Cugginoon June 26, 1984, and becamethe first treasurer and recordingsecretary.William Burpee gave hisreport and read the names of19 members who passed awaysince our April breakfastmeeting.Treasurer Chuck Durfeeread his report and a motionto accept the report was madeby Bill Grubbs and secondedby Charlie Haskin after whichit was unanimously accepted.Conti introduced BusinessAgent Tom Mari, who saidPresident Sean O’Brien askedhim to come to speak aboutLocal 25 and a new charity. Mari said that autismis a disorder that affects many Local 25 members.So we have made a commitment to do everythingin our power to help to research this disorder. Maricontinued by saying that Local 25 has always beenin the forefront by helping out with charities. Also,retirees of Local 25 have always volunteered to stepup to do the phone banks, stand on the strike linesWelcome Aboard!Hugh BirdKnickerbockerFrank DiCampoTeamster CareMaureen HenryLocal 25Pablo MartinezStop & ShopDennis MurphyA.B.F.Arthur O’BrienU.S. Food ServiceMike PapasodoroConsolidatedEdward RealeNew Pennand help with all of our charities.Mari said President O’Brien wanted himto ask that the retirees help with fighting Autism asthey have always helped in the past. He said that itwould be greatly appreciated. He showeda short video on Autism to our members explainingwhat the children and their families face. Hesaid that retirees of this local are the best of thebest. After he thanked everyone for listening hegot a good round of applause.Conti introduced Dr. Bruce Rakusin andDr. John Amsters of MassachusettsOptometry Associates, andEileen Emma of Davis Vision.They showed an interestingvideo about eye problems whichwas narrated by Dr. Rakusin. Heexplained the different procedures,including the actualremoval of the cataract from theeye. The program was professionallypresented and wellreceived.Conti introduced the EasternRegional Director of RetireeAffairs, Carl “Hands” Paullet. Hebrought greetings from GeneralPresident Jim Hoffa, GeneralSecretary-Treasurer Tom Keegeland Retiree Affairs Director EdScribner. Paullet said the largestvoting block in the United Statesis retirees. He said that in hisstate of Pennsylvania, with thehelp of the unions spearheadedby the Teamsters, they unseatedtwo republicans and that mostof the work was done by retirees.Paullet said that they know howto work the phone banks, carry political signs atthe polls and go to the homes of voters and helpwith transportation to the polls. He praised theLocal 25 retiree chapter as one of the best-runchapters he has visited.Conti closed the meeting by thanking theretirees who worked the phone banks, walked thepicket lines and carried political signs this past28 | The SPOKESMAN | FALL 2007 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 31Maureen Henry (left) proudly wearing aTeamsters Local 25 Retiree hat retired in Octoberof 2007. On her right is Bill Burpee, TeamstersLocal 25 Retiree Chapter Recording-Secretary.summer. He also thanked those who served the breakfast andthanked Joe Evans for his help. President Conti mentionedthat the Toys for Tots campaign starts November 12 and to notforget to stop by the dayroom to drop off the toys.The next retiree breakfast meeting is on January 10, 2008.President Conti wished everyone a Happy Thanksgivingand a Merry Christmas.The Teamsters clock was won by Bill Ronchetti. The $25door prize winners were Bill Fennell, Peter Montalto, BillCunha and Gabe Mari.Thanks to Café Sorelli Inc. for an excellent breakfast and aspecial thanks to our members who serve the food: FrankPagliaro, Gabe Mari, Lenny Hagen, Bob Ricciardi, BillyRonchetti, Jimmy Ronchetti, Paul Sharpe, Dave Dolaher andFrank Spinale.Bill BurpeeRecording-SecretaryATTENTION:Get ready for Teamsters Day at Suffolk Downs. Wednesday, May 14, 2008.Suffolk Downs Retired Teamsters 18th Annual Day at the Races: All Teamsters and friends are welcome.Name:Address:City:State:Zip:Phone:Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008Price: $15 per person (gratuities included). Upon payment you will receive vouchersfor the Club House, admission, and coupons for luncheon and preferred parking.Time: 11:15 a.m. Lunch starts at noon. There will be daily racing programs at your table.We will meet at the Top Side Room.Lunch buffet consisting of: Soup du jour, baked Boston scrod in lemon butter, chickenCordon Bleu with supreme sauce, vegetable lasagna, macaroni and cheese, andshepherd’s pie. Fresh garden greens with ranch dressing or raspberry vinaigrettedressing, or marinated garden vegetable salad. Dessert will be: Chocolate midnightcake or seasonal fresh fruit, coffee and tea.SUFFOLK DOWNS RETIRED TEAMSTERS 18TH ANNUAL DAY AT THE RACES:All Teamsters and friends are welcome.To sign up: Complete and return the form below. Make checks payable to Retired Teamsters and mail to:Retired Teamsters Local 25, 544 Main St., Charlestown, MA 02129. c/o Johnny B.Any questions call (617) 241-9687 an ask for Johnny B. Home phone: (781) 391-1543.If attending the April 10 breakfast meeting, you can pay by cash or check at that time.Number of People Attending:✂Kevin LallyTrusteeRon SimpsonTrusteeDan SplaineTrusteewww.teamsterslocal25.com | FALL 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 29

6867_Local25_Fall07.qxp 12/14/07 11:09 AM Page 32Take a Stand forWorking FamiliesYou can help build Teamster political power by joining thethousands of Teamsters who already contribute to DRIVE.Find out more about this exciting program by talking to your local union,or on the web at www.teamster.org/driveThe SpokesmanFall 2007The Spokesman (USPS 613-400)is published byTeamsters Local 25,International Brotherhood ofTeamsters, 544 Main Street,Boston, MA 02129-1113.Telephone (617) 241-8825.Periodicals Class Postage Paidat Boston, MATHE SPOKESMANPeriodicalsPOSTAGE PAIDBoston, MAPOSTMASTERPLEASE SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO:TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 25