Winter 2013 - Teamsters Local 25

ReportsBusiness AgentRobert FabrizioI am happy to announce that I wassuccessful in negotiating a new three-yearagreement for the drivers, mechanics andwashers at Peter Pan Bus Lines inChelsea. This three-year agreementincludes wage increases and improvementsin the number of weeks of vacationsfor the mechanics and washers, along with the companyagreeing to purchase several high-end tools together with a computerto aid the mechanics to perform their jobs. I would like tothank my committee members for their help in the negotiations:Steward Bill Thomas, newly appointed Steward for the mechanicsand washers Bryan Alvarez, and Ron Ferguson.I have two contracts that will be coming up for negotiations thisyear. The first one is Romanow Container, a corrugated companyin Westwood, whose contract expires in May. The second contractup for negotiation is Milton-Cat, with locations in both Milfordand North Reading. Local 25 represents the members in the partsdepartment in both of these locations and this is a combined contractbetween Local 25 and the Machinist’s Union. Milton-Cat’scontract expires in June. I will be having proposal meetings forboth of these companies within the next several months.I have several cases filed for arbitration against Stop & Shop thatwill be heard this year. Two of these are for wrongful terminations,along with one for outsourcing work that should have been doneby our members in the maintenance department. Several moreupcoming arbitrations are for contract violations that could not beresolved through meetings with the company and must be decidedby an arbitrator.In the last Spokesman, I reported that Joint Venture (“TheRide”), a para-transit company located in Readville, whose onlycontract is with the MBTA, was sold to National Express, a globalcompany based in Great Britain. National Express assured ourmembers when they took over that they would enhance workingconditions and improve how members were treated. At the time, Ireported that no improvements had been made and that NationalExpress was put on notice. Since then, Steward Ricardo Acevedoand I have had several meetings with the company who has againpromised improvements for workers and better working conditionssoon. Local 25 represents 340 members at this company, andas President O’Brien likes to say, “it’s about results, not excuses.”This Local is prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure NationalExpress makes good on their promises.I would like to thank all of you in allowing me the honor tocontinue representing you for the next three years. There is a lot ofwork that still needs to be done, and I look forward to workingalongside my Stewards to accomplish these goals.In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to thank eachand every one of you who donated to the 2012 Toys for Tots campaign.Even during these trying times, we were able to raise morethis year than in previous years, raising a record $75,000 in combinedcash and toy donations! Because of your generosity, we wereable to support every charity that requested our help as well as ourmembers in need. I want to give a special thank you to each of ourretirees for their tireless commitment year after year to Toys forTots: Joe Conti, Billy Grubbs and Kevin Lally. They truly are ourgreatest asset.I look forward to seeing all of you soon.Business AgentSteve SouthWe attended a hearing, on December 27,at the Massachusetts Division of LaborRelations regarding unfair labor practicecharges that we filed against the SouthShore Regional Emergency CommunicationsCenter (SSRECC). We have scheduledthree negotiation dates in Februaryto attempt to secure a strong first contract and continue our commitmentto the dispatchers and supervisors that we represent there.Thank you to the tireless bargaining committee who has workedhard since day one on behalf of their coworkers.We will be holding proposal meetings over the next few monthsfor the following bargaining units: Town of Watertown DPW,Town of Hingham DPW, and City of Medford School Security. Wehave also recently settled several arbitration cases for Town ofWatertown DPW.In the Moving and Storage Division, we met with the owner ofAce and Acme for a wage reopener and have scheduled two futuredates as well. We also presented an arbitration for members atCasey and Hayes regarding a seniority issue but were not successfuldue to the past practice and lack of grievances over the same issueover the years.At UPS in Chelmsford, we have wrapped up the busiest peakseason that I have seen in my career. Our UPS members again thisyear showed why they are the best in the package industry. We continuenegotiations at UPS both nationally and locally here in NewEngland. We attended negotiations in Washington, D.C., for twowww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 3

Business Agent Reportsweeks in January and have several more negotiations scheduleduntil the end of March. Thank you to President O’Brien who, asalways, is fighting hard for all of our UPS members at the bargainingtable. As we work through 2013, we ask all of our UPS membersto get involved and stay informed as we have huge challengesin the very near future and will be calling on you for assistance.In closing, congratulations to new Stewards, Sean Sullivanfrom UPS Chelmsford and David Linehan from the City of Cambridge.I look forward to working with you!Business AgentMark D. LessardI would first like to thank the membershipof Teamsters Local 25 for allowingme the opportunity to serve as BusinessAgent of this great local union.Since my previous report, we haveratified the Winthrop Clerical agreement.As of this report, we currentlyhave a tentative agreement with the Town of Tewksbury on behalfof the School Nurses, and look forward to ratifying that agreementsoon. We recently settled an arbitration case for a member atUMASS/Lowell.I would like to take this opportunity to thank Steward Joe Foti.Joe is a package car driver Steward at UPS and has served this localunion for several years. He recently stepped down as Steward and iscurrently helping the new Steward, Dennis Fisk, get acclimated tohis new role. Welcome Dennis; I look forward to working with you.I have several contracts that will expire in the next five to sixmonths, including Aramark Uniform in Lawrence, Crown Linensin Boston, NECC in Woburn, Arlington Coal and Lumber, and theSupervisors and Dispatchers employed by First Student. We are inthe process of preparing for those negotiations.At UPS in Chelmsford, there are many package car drivers whohave put their names on the 9.5 list due to the excessive overtime.All drivers should keep mind that the 9.5 list is available to themfrom January through May and again from June through Octoberof any contract year.I would like to thank Retiree President Joe Conti, Billy Grubbsand Kevin Lally for all their help and hard work with the Toys forTots drive. This was my first year as co-chair for the TeamstersLocal 25 Toys for Tots campaign and I saw firsthand how muchwork goes into making this project a success. It was also one of ourmost successful years! It was an eye opener for me as to how manypeople this union was able to help during the holidays throughour Toys for Tots contribution.In closing, thank you to all the Stewards of this union. You do atremendous job working with our members. Be safe!Field RepresentativeKeith AndersenI would like to first thank PresidentO'Brien for the opportunity to workand learn from him and his leadershipteam. I was fortunate enough toattend the IBT National Conventionin 2011 with the leaders of this Localand got to see firsthand just howlucky we are to have them representing our members. They trulyare the best in the business.I currently represent the members at Airgas in Hingham,Rock Tenn in Mansfield, Medford CPL, Goodyear Tire andRubber in Stoneham and Malden, East Boston NeighborhoodHealth Center, Paul Revere—Woburn/Braintree Logan, BostonDivisions and Winthrop Services, North American Industriesin Woburn and UPS East New England. I have met with theStewards and members of these organizations and look forwardto working with them all moving forward.There will be a Steward election at Airgas, and I would liketo thank Steward Rich Conley for his services to the membersand Local 25. There also will be a Steward election at Paul RevereLogan, and I would also like to thank Steward Serge Bertrandfor his services.Another peak season at UPS is behind us and I want to thankthe Stewards there for their help in getting through the holidayseason and for the work they did for the Toys for Tots campaign.Every year you step up and it seems to better each year.I have negotiations this upcoming year at Goodyear Tireand Rubber and Paul Revere Boston Division. I am lookingforward to getting together with the members and getting thosecontracts done.In closing I would again like to thank President O'Brien forthe opportunity to be part of his team. I look forward to representingthe members of Local 25.Friend Us!Teamsters Boston@teamsters254 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★MAKING USPROUD2012 Scholarship Recipients ShineJimmy Vesey is interviewed as a member of Team USAat the World Junior Hockey Tournament in RussiaNicholas Kupchaunis is a UMass-Lowell freshmanLocal 25 is proud of all of ourrecent scholarship recipients,but we are highlighting twothat have overcome steepodds and accomplishedextraordinary achievements.Nicholas Kupchaunis, sonof Paul Kupchaunis, a retiredDHL member, was a dean’slist student in his first semesterat UMass-Lowell. Hisfather couldn’t be happier forhis son.“Nick was so excited toreceive a Teamsters Local 25scholarship,” Paul Kupchaunissaid. “He workedextremely hard to make thedean’s list and that makes mefull of pride. I really appreciateTeamsters Local 25.”Jimmy Vesey, son of memberAnn Vesey, won the goldmedal in the World JuniorHockey Tournament in Russiaon Saturday, January 5.American amateur hockeyplayers chosen to representthe USA in the tournament.Vesey, while on holiday breakfrom Harvard University,spent almost three weeksaway from his family throughChristmas and New Year’sDay to represent our country.“We are very proud ofJimmy,” said Ann Vesey. “Hehad to miss the holidays withus, but in the end it all paidoff when he won the GoldMedal for Team USA.”Jimmy called representinghis country on Team USA a“dream come true.” Harvarddoes not have a dean’s list, butVesey ended his first semesterwith an A-grade average.Both Vesey and Kupchaunisare freshmen at theirrespective colleges.“As the President of Local25, I could not be any prouderthan I am of these two fineyoung men. They both havebright futures ahead ofthem,” President Sean M.O’Brien said.Teamsters Local 25 offers30 scholarships each yearto high school seniors ofmembers and retirees. Formore information about theTeamsters Local 25 ScholarshipProgram, contact TrishDiSilva at tdisilva@teamsterslocal25.com or 617-241-8825.www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 5

Meet Your NewElected LeadersSean M. O’BrienPresident / Principal OfficerT E A M S T E R SLocal 25 Officers andAgents Sworn InMark A. HarringtonSecretary-TreasurerThomas G. MariVice-President /Business AgentAndrew P. WalshRecording-SecretaryJohn “Jay” ManleyTrusteeJoan C. CoreyTrusteeKenneth M. CicconeTrusteeJohn A. MurphyBusiness AgentOfficers and Agents Will Serve for Three-Year TermGeorge B. SlicisBusiness AgentRobert E. FabrizioBusiness AgentSteven J. SouthBusiness AgentMark D. LessardBusiness AgentThe executive board of TeamstersLocal 25 was officially sworn intooffice during the January 20monthly membership meeting. Theagents and officers will serve for a threeyearterm through December 31, 2016.“The men and women elected tothis leadership team are some of themost hardworking people I know,”Local 25 President Sean M. O’Briensaid. “They give their all to this unionand our members, and I look forwardto working with them for the nextthree years.”The members were administeredthe oath of office by Joseph Conti, presidentof the Retirees Chapter. Conticalled the 2013 Local 25 elections “historic”in that it was the first time a presidenthad been unopposed for threeconsecutive terms.“The members have put their trustand faith in President O’Brien and, ifthe last six years are any indicationof his drive and commitment, thesenext three years will not disappoint,”Conti said.The 2013-2016 leadership teamincludes some new faces. Joan Coreyand Ken Ciccone were elected asTrustees, and Andrew Walsh was elecetedRecording-Secretary. Corey is6 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

Meet The NewTeam MembersAgents and Officers WillServe for Three-Year TermAndrew P. WalshRecording-Secretarythe Appraiser/Assistant Assessor forthe City of Woburn, Ciccone is apast Steward and 25-year veteran ofUPS, and Walsh works at P. GioiosoConstruction in Hyde Park. Walshpreviously served as a Trustee.Tom Mari’s role has been elevatedfrom Business Agent to Vice President/BusinessAgent.“Teamsters Local 25 has continuedto move forward under PresidentO’Brien’s tenure,” Mari said. “Whilelabor is attacked nationally, we’ve beenable to grow our membership with theaddition this past year of the TradeshowDivision and new members from theparking industry. The next few yearsare crucial for Local 25’s growth andI look forward to working with mycolleagues on the executive board toaccomplish our goals.”O’Brien thanked the leadershipteam for their steadfast support andthe members for their trust in him.“We have a lot of work to do inthese next three years,” O’Brien said.“We’re not over the fiscal cliff as anation and our wages and benefits willcontinue to be attacked. It is now moreimportant than ever to stand togethertall as a union and fight for workingfamilies everywhere.”Joan C. CoreyTrusteeKenneth M. CicconeTrusteewww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 7

8 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.comL to R: Daniel Kifle andMohamed Ibrahim ofStandard Parking celebratebecoming Teamsters

L to R: Farah Aden, Abdifatah Yaqub and Achraf Amin,Central Parking employeesL to R: Mohamed Ibrahim and Daniel KiflePOWERFULMESSAGEBoston City Council Adopts Resolution Supporting Parking Workers’ Right to OrganizeIn a victory for Boston’s nonunion parking workers, theBoston City Council adopted a resolution in Januarysupporting parking workers’ right to unionize. The resolutionwas spearheaded by Councilor Felix G. Arroyo, At-Large.“Boston’s parking workers want what we all want, a job wherethey are paid fair wages and benefits, treated fairly, and able toprovide for themselves and their families,” Arroyo said. “I amproud to have introduced a resolution to support our parkingworkers joining Teamsters Local 25 and that it was unanimouslypassed by the Boston City Council.”“We appreciate Councilor Arroyo’s leadership in supportingand helping Boston’s parking workers win the security for themselvesand for their families by forming a union,” said Sean M.O’Brien, President of Local 25. “Parking workers provide a valuableservice to residents and visitors to the city of Boston and theydeserve a safe, secure and respectful working environment. Theycan get those things by forming a union and getting a powerfulvoice on the job—as Teamsters.”The resolution states in part: “…the Boston City Council supportsthe parking workers in their fight to be represented byTeamsters Local 25 and calls on all building owners and managersto join the Council in asking the parking contractors to providegood full-time jobs with fair salaries and benefits; and thereforebe it further resolved, The Boston City Council recommends thatbuilding owners and managers contract with parking contractorswho support the right of their workers to unionize.”Local 25 has been very successful helping parking workersin the Boston area form their union with the Teamsters. On November8, by a more than 2-1 margin, bus and shuttle drivers employedby Standard Parking in the Boston area voted to join Local 25.The drivers work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) and the Cambridge Health Alliance, which serves threehospitals. The vote was 19-8 and there are 35 workers in thebargaining unity.The drivers join their colleagues—270 attendants, cashiers andvalet workers at Standard—who voted to join Local 25 in October.The workers want job security, respect and fair pay.In February 2012, 334 workers at Central Parking in theBoston area joined Local 25.With these recent victories, Local 25 now represents aboutone-quarter of the parking industry in the Boston area.“Teamsters Local 25 could not have achieved this incredibleresult without the support of the Teamsters National ParkingCouncil,” O’Brien said. “It was a collaborative effort by the InternationalBrotherhood of Teamsters Industrial Trades Division(National Parking Council), the International Brotherhood ofTeamsters Organizing Department and the Teamsters Local 25Organizing Department. It is great to see everyone workingtogether for a common goal. These new members really needed aunion, and I want to welcome them to Local 25.”www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 9

Autism CornerChallenger Little LeagueParent Thanks TeamstersLocal 25 for DonationIn 2012, Teamsters Local 25Autism Fund donated$240,000 to autism charities,including the Braintree, JasonRoberts (Boston) and MaldenWest Challengers Little Leagueorganizations. Below is anexcerpt from a thank you letterreceived from a parent whohas a child in the program.Dear Mr. O’Brien,As a parent of a teenage son with autism whoattends the Challenger League Baseball programon Sundays, I wanted to thank you and theunion organization for the generous donationand support of the program. Although this isour first year in the program, I can see how eagerand happy he is to have something “to do” onthe weekend and that he can feel proud of.I hope you are fully aware of how theprogram builds the self esteem of our kids andmakes them feel good to be “part of a team.”Thank you again and all involved in supportingthis program and giving my son and somany other children like him this opportunity.Sincerely,C. ClarkeChristopher is a member ofMalden West ChallengersLittle LeagueAutismBy Lauren RichardiThe following poem was written by Lauren Richardi,daughter of member Ralph Richardi, who works forManfi Leasing.Autism is whatmakes me different,But I am also uniquein my own way,Just like everyoneelse, through my lifeand today.Even though youdon’t know me, ILauren Richardi, daughter ofhave many interests, member Ralph Richardi, whoBut tigers are the works for Manfi Leasing.things that I lovethe best.I also love to draw, dance and sing.And so many other things.I have a brother named Lee,And he’s not like me.We’re both energetic and funny,And call each other “honey.”I have a sister named Shelby,Who is one year older than me.Just like all sisters, sometimes we disagree.Even though we’re very different, we’re as close aswe can be.I love to go to school,Being with my teachers and my friends.And it makes me sad when I think someday it will end.Now you know a little bit more about me,And it’s easy and clear to see.Just like everyone else,I’m trying to be happy and free to be me.10 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

L to R: Melissa Hurley, Sue Mauren,Director of the Women’s Conference,Michelle Joshua, Trish DiSilva,Jennifer Todd, Leslie Russell andJoan CoreyJoin us!Teamsters Local 25 Women’s Committee Meetings Held After Union Membership MeetingsLadies….we’re coming together and we want you to join us!We are in the process of developing an active network of womenand encourage you to participate. Local 25 President Sean O’Brienfully supports the Women’s Committee which provides tremendousopportunity to all. Meetings will be held monthly immediatelyfollowing the Teamsters Local 25 General MembershipMeeting at the Union Hall.To learn more about the Women’s Committee and howyou can get involved please contact Trustee Joan Corey atjcorey@teamsterslocal25.com or 617-997-9649.March 17, 2013: St. Patrick’s Day ParadeWomen’s Committee members will be escorting the “Local 25 FreightlinerTractor.” The South Boston St. Patty’s Day Parade is the secondlargest parade in the country, with 600,000 to one million spectatorsattending annually and several thousand TV viewers. Please contactTrustee Corey by March 1 if you would like to walk with us.Local 25 Women Attend ConferenceThe 2012 Teamsters Women’s Conference was held August 23-25 inSan Francisco. The 12th annual event brought together Teamsterswomen from throughout North America to hear from excitingspeakers, attend educational workshops and network! More thanL to R: Jennifer Todd (Local 25), Cheryl Hernan (Tradeshows),Michelle Joshua (UPS), Erin Wortman (City of Woburn), LeslieRussell (TeamstersCare), Danielle Bassett (Local 25), Trish DiSilva(Local 25), Carol McNelley (Teamsters Federal Credit Union), andsitting center Joan Corey (Local 25 Trustee and City of Woburn)800 women attended workshops and learned from one anotherduring the three day event.Local 25 sent six representatives to this conference: Joan Corey,Local 25 Trustee and City of Woburn Assessor; Trish DiSilva,Teamsters Local 25 Special Events Director; Melissa Hurley, TeamstersLocal 25 Public Relations; Michelle Joshua, UPS ChelmsfordSteward; Leslie Russell, Case Worker, TeamstersCare; and JenniferTodd, Teamsters Local 25 Office Manager.12 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

LOCAL 25 MEMBERS WORK HARDTO PUT WARREN OVER THE TOPTEAMSTERDIFFERENCE U.S.Senator Warren in the Local 25 truckElizabeth Warren’s victory for U.S. Senate was ourvictory. As one of the first labor organizations toendorse her, Local 25 members worked tirelessly tomake sure she won.“Elizabeth Warren’s win is a victory for workingmen and women everywhere,” said Local 25 PresidentSean M. O’Brien. “Teamsters Local 25 was proud to supporther early on because she understands our members’challenges and what workers are going through right nowin our state. We look forward to working with her andPresident Obama to bring good jobs back to Massachusettsand continuing America’s road to recovery.”Members were crucial in the get-out-the-vote initiative.Local 25 members attended rallies, participated in labor-tolaborwalks, registered people to vote, made phone calls andtalked to their neighbors and friends about the importanceof this election.“We all had a stake in this election so it was importantto make sure we left no stones unturned,” said brother JohnJuszkiewicz, a 20-year Local 25 member. “This election wasabout the future of our country and I’m proud of the roleLocal 25 played.”“The members and leaders of Teamsters Local 25 owna significant portion of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's victory,”said Lou Mandarini, the Warren campaign’s Labor Director.“Every time the campaign needed help—whether it wasmembers or trucks for a rally, space for phone banking ordedicated participants for door to door canvassing—Local25 was always there.”“This victory belongs to you…you did this,” Warrensaid election night as she thanked labor for their steadfastcommitment to the campaign. “You knocked on moredoors than any Senate race in the country.”U.S. Senator Warren is now the senior senator fromMassachusetts. The special election to succeed U.S. Sen.John Kerry will take place on June 25. Stay tuned to ourweb site for more details on this race.U.S. Senator Warren and President O’BrienL to R: UPS members Jimmy Donovan, Michelle Joshua and John Juszkiewiczwww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 13

Gene Todd at Beacon Fast Freight in 1965.L to R: son Eugene Todd, son Stephen Todd, daughter Eileen O'Brien, wife Nancy Todd,son Robert Todd holding grandson Charlie ToddHonoring Gene ToddIt was a special day on Friday, January 18, when TeamstersLocal 25 officially renamed the day room the “Eugene F.Todd Memorial Day Room,” in honor of the formerbusiness agent and longtime Local 25 member who passedaway December 6, 2012.“Gene served this union with a driving mission to helpour members succeed, while always doing the best for Local25,” said President Sean M. O’Brien, Gene’s grandson.“Through my grandfather, and father, I learned the importanceof being part of a union and the important role laborhas played through history. Men like Gene Todd are the lastof the greatest generation, and it is up to us to carry on theirlegacy. This room will be a living testament to him and therole model he was.”Attended by Gene’s family, including his wife Nancy andchildren; daughter Eileen O’Brien, sons Robert Todd, EugeneTodd and Stephen Todd as well as Teamsters Local 25 staff, theexecutive board and members of the Retirees Chapter, thededication includes a plaque, United States flag and photo.Todd was a proud United States Army veteran of World War IIattached to the distinguished 82nd Airborne Division.Todd became a member of Teamsters Local 25 in April,1945 and served as a Business Agent from 1980 till his retirementin January, 1993. Gene Todd worked as a driver at BeaconFast Freight in Charlestown with his life-long friendsBobby O’Leary and Vinnie Murphy. After his service endedas a Business Agent in 1993, Gene became a daily fixture inthe Day Room, where he was the first to crack a joke and wasthe ultimate prankster always keeping the mood lively.“Gene was always there for our members, long after heretired as Business Agent,” said Joseph Conti, president of theRetirees Chapter. “I hope that when members walk throughthis room, they take a moment to recognize the new dedicationand remember those like Gene who fought for thosethat came after him.”Todd was a member of many local organizations such asthe 520 Club (which he was a founding member), the IrishAmerican Club, Bunker Hill Council #62 Knights of Columbus,VFW Post #529, Somerville City Club and OldCharlestown Schoolboys Association. He leaves behind hiswife, four children, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildrenas well as many nieces, nephews and friends.14 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

L to R: Vinnie Murphy and Gene Todd laugh it up at the RetireesBreakfast in 2009FAMILY, RETIREES AND FRIENDS GATHER TODEDICATE ROOM TO FORMER BUSINESS AGENTwww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 15

A Message from Mark HarringtonLocal 25 Secretary-TreasurerI hope that everyone’s 2013 is off to a good start.The outcome of the fall elections certainly went in Local 25’s–and laborin general–favor. We’re proud to have been one of the first unions to meetwith Elizabeth Warren and endorse her candidacy. I had the honor ofmeeting her with President O'Brien early on, and truly believe she will bea voice for working families in the U.S. Senate.The past year was certainly a challenge with long lasting strikes at BirdRoofing and xpedx. Both strikes were predominately about health careand protecting that benefit. I suspect we will see more of the same in 2013.I have 20 contracts due this year and I already know we will have to fighthard to protect those benefits. I have already started having proposalmeetings and these will continue into the spring. I look forward to startingmany of them soon.In closing, I want to thank all my Stewards for their tireless dedicationto this union. I am lucky to have many Stewards that have been with usfor a long time and it certainly helps me when you are as knowledgeableas you are.18 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

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Name Company Times/Gallons Name Company Times/GallonsBlood BankMichael Allen Capitol Waste 2 0.25Paul Amoroso Retired 50 6.25Stephen Bivefsky General Public 1 0.125Warren Boisvert Retired 43 5.375Bob Burns Retired 101 12.625Dan Carmody Manfi Leasing/Stop & Shop 4 0.5Paul Casali Harrington Brothers Corp. 2 0.25William Chambers General Public 20 2.5Katie Christianson General Public 9 1.125Kris Crawford YRC, Inc. 23 2.875Joan Crowley General Public 2 0.25John Curran YRC 45 5.625Milton DaSilva General Public 2 0.25Juliane DeOliveira General Public 1 0.125Elabiane DeOliveira General Public 2 0.25Joe Destasio Retired 67 8.375John Dillon Boston Globe 3 0.375Stephen Drago UPS-Chelmsford 62 7.75Jessica Drago General Public 5 0.625Walter Duda Boston Sand & Gravel 2 0.25Hunter Dunbar General Public 1 0.125Katherine Durfee General Public 24 3Mike Erelli YRC 47 5.875Thomas D. Farnkoff Retired 55 6.875Toni Fernandez General Public 15 1.875Kathy Flanagan General Public 5 0.625John Fusi General Public 1 0.125David Gartland Manfi Leasing/Stop & Shop 55 6.875Tom Gorman ABC Moving & Storage 28 3.5Jessica Griffith General Public 2 0.25Maribeth Hamilton General Public 1 0.125Bob Harty Retired 52 6.5Roger Hendrix Manfi Leasing/Stop & Shop 37 4.625Doug Henry Retired 67 8.375Justin Holmes City of Cambridge 1 0.125Euguene T. Hurley YRC 47 5.875Qiuyu Jin General Public 1 0.125Richard Johnson New Penn Motor Express 2 0.25Dan Kakleas New Penn Motor Express 51 6.375Gregory Kerwood UPS- Somerville 29 3.625Michael Kimball Retired 24 3Paul Kirby Admiral Metals 35 4.375Dave Langan Retired 158 19.75Jonathan Lee DHL 1 0.125Jessica Lirut General Public 3 0.375Jim Macinnis xpedx 24 3Brian MacLeod Shaughnessy & Ahern 21 2.625John "Jay" Manley Manfi Leasing/Stop & Shop 7 0.875Paul Mannix Joint Venture 7 0.875Peter Martin Aggregate Industries 1 0.125Bob McAllister Manfi Leasing/Stop & Shop 130 16.25Tom McGarty New England Theatrical 15 1.875Mike McGrath Retired 57 7.125Paul McGrath Trade Show Division 18 2.25Richard McMurtry UPS- Norwood 33 4.125Ronnie Moran Retired 160 20Tom Moskaluk Arlington Coal & Lumber 19 2.375John J. Murphy Retired 187 23.375Kevin Nangle New Penn Motor Express 39 4.875Tommy Nasson Retired 113 14.125Scott Nilson General Public 1 0.125Sandra Nilson General Public 1 0.125John O'Connor Admiral Metals 25 3.125Paul Ottaviano YRC 9 1.125Mike Pagliaro New Penn Motor Express 95 11.875Mark Pagliaro City of Newton 7 0.875David Radochia, Jr. Boston Globe 5 0.625Ron Raymond UPS-Chelmsford 54 6.75Luiz Rentas UPS Freight 1 0.125Donetta Rentas General Public 1 0.125Joe Saia Trade Show Division 2 0.25Paul Sharpe Retired 105 13.125T. Eddie Sheehan Retired 15 1.875Rose Mary Silo General Public 2 0.25Lisa Strawbridge General Public 5 0.625Ryan D. Sullivan General Public 5 0.625Tom Sullivan Retired 4 0.5Dan Sullivan Retired 16 2Charles Vaughn Retired 54 6.75RobynVenuti General Public 4 0.5Jack Ward Retired 129 16.125James M. Woods Retired 56 7Niraj Zaveri General Public 1 0.12520 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

Calendar ofEventsFebruary 2013February 14February 17February 18February 23Valentine’s DayJames Riddle Hoffa’s 100th BirthdayGeneral Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m.Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129Presidents DayWashington's BirthdayBlood Bank 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129March 2013March 10March 17March 23March 30March 31Daylight Saving Time BeginsGeneral Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m.Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129St. Patrick’s DayBlood Bank 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala 8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.InterContinental Hotel Boston, 510 Atlantic Ave.Boston, MA 02210EasterApril 1April Fool's DayApril 2013April 21April 22April 27April 28General Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m.Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129Earth DayBank 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Union Hall, 544 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129Worker's Memorial Day22 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

The Local 25 building inCharlestown was lit purple,January 11-14SHEDDINGLIGHTTeamsters Local 25Building Goes Purpleto Stand up toSubstance AbuseFor more information, visitwww.GoProjectPurple.org orwww.theherrenproject.orgThe Teamsters Local 25 building in Charlestown joinedschools and community groups across the nation in“going purple,” January 11-14, to support ProjectPurple, an anti-substance abuse awareness program.The program is an initiative of The Herren Project,a non-profit foundation established by Massachusetts native Chris Herren, formerNBA basketball player, motivational speaker, author and sobriety advocate, that assistsindividuals and families struggling with addiction. Project Purple’s goals are to createawareness and educate the public on the epidemic of substance abuse while encouragingteens and people of all ages to make good choices and stand up to drugs and alcohol. Theprogram will also work to raise funds to provide effective treatment solutions for thosewho need assistance to overcome substance abuse issues.“Chris Herren got a second lease on life and knows how lucky he is,” PresidentO’Brien said. “He is now using his influence to help other people battling substanceabuse. We will continue to work with him to bring attention to this issue.”Herren spoke to a standing-room-only crowd last year at the May monthly meetingand stayed after to meet with members and their children. He “retweeted” a photo ofthe Local 25 building lit purple January 12 with the message, “@Teamsters25 have beenw/me since DAY 1.”In addition to purple lit buildings across the United States, many college and professionalbasketball programs wore purple January 11-14 to show their support of Herren’sproject. To learn more about the Purple Project visit www.GoProjectPurple.org orwww.theherrenproject.org.www.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 23

L to R: Atlas Glen-Mor Steward Dennis Murray andSecretary-Treasurer Mark A. HarringtonOil Division/Glen-mor and GlobalKeeping Customers Warm24 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

Joe Fraia, Global OilBill Yeo, Atlas Glen-morTrevor DeSousa, Global OilCharlie Hicks, AllianceThe Teamsters Local 25 Oil Division isalmost 300 members strong withmore than 20 separate collective bargainingagreements. Local 25 membersserve as dispatchers, oil delivery personnel,service technicians and mechanics.Since the New England weather can beextremely cold, and a majority of homesrely on home heating oil for their heat,these workers are very busy in the wintermonths.Local 25 recently visited the GlobalOil Terminal location in Chelsea withSecretary-Treasurer Mark A. Harrington.It was a bitterly cold morning that reacheda high for the day of 7 degrees. The Globalfacility is the first stop for many of the oildelivery trucks from Glen-Mor and HeatingOil Partners.The Teamsters Local 25 Oil Division ispart of the International Brotherhood ofTeamster Tankhaul division. Tankhaulersmake a big difference in all our lives, butmost people are unaware of their contribution.Tankhaul drivers keep families andhomes warm, fuel tanks full and life-sustainingoxygen flowing to people whoneed assistance breathing.The Teamsters Local 25 Oil Division hasthe following companies under contract:Aggregate IndustriesAirgasBrewer PetroleumCoan OilDry Ice CorporationGlobal OilHeating Oil PartnersNeedham OilPetroleum Heat and PowerSunoco LogisticsTalylor Oilwww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 25

Name Company Type Effective DatePensionersEdward S. Delorey Brinks Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2012Arthur B. Dennison Petroleum Heat & Power Co. Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2012Robert J. Dussault Clicquot Club Co. Statutory Pension 07/2012Jorge R. Garcia Romanow Inc. Early Retirement Pension 08/2012Steven N. Gould Mystic Island Transport Inc. Disability Pension 08/2012John J. Grassa HOP Energy, LLC. Early Retirement Pension 06/2012Kenneth A. Kidd Romanow Inc. Early Retirement Pension 07/2012Gerald B. Macaulay United Parcel Serv. Inc. Early Retirement Pension 06/2012Robert J. Martocchio BFI/Allied Waste Ind. Inc. Regular Pension 09/2012Karen L. Orben Heating Oil Partners, L.P. Statutory Pension 09/2012Brian M. Shea Casey & Hayes Movers Inc. Early Retirement Pension 08/2012Donald J. Snell U S Foodservice Inc. Early Retirement Pension 07/2012Michael E. Winslow Star Market Statutory Pension 09/2012David W. Abbott Everett Industries Statutory Pension 08/2012Patrick C. Burt Bird Inc/Northeast Roofing Div. Disability Pension 10/2012Robert R. Carroll Community Suffolk Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2012Gregory Chilingarian Jr. xpedx Regular Pension 10/2012Orlando A. Davis UPS Cartage Svc. Inc. Early Retirement Pension 08/2012Philip M. Earl, Jr. Suffolk Services Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2012John F. Flynn Costa Fruit & Produce Co. Early Retirement Pension 09/2012L. Daniel Flynn Manfi Leasing Corp. Statutory Pension 09/2012Gerald Graziano Weymouth Art Leather Statutory Pension 06/2012Philip A. Hire Coan Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2012Simon L. Klein United Parcel Service Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2012Vincent J. Loprete, Jr. United Parcel Service Inc. Early Retirement Pension 08/2012Peter B. Loveland Petroleum Heat & Power Co. Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2012Robert A. Marx Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Disability Pension 09/2012James P. McInerney Clean Environment Company Statutory Pension 09/2012Michael Messina Yankee Food Distributors Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2012George T . Perry Manfi Leasing Corp. Regular Pension 09/2012Timothy Sullivan Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Disability Pension 09/2012Joseph D. Thurston, Sr. Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Statutory Pension 10/2012Jacqueline K. Tiano Teamsters Local 25 H & W Regular Pension 10/2012Joseph V. Waters Special Movie Shows Statutory Pension 08/2012Robert J. Williams G & S Paper Co. Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2012Glenn D. Allison United Parcel Service Inc. Disability Pension 10/2012Charles W. Butler Manfi Leasing Corp. Disability Pension 11/2012Colin F. Cameron BFI/Allied Waste Ind. Inc. Regular Pension 09/2012William F. Cawthron Smiths Transfer Corp. Statutory Pension 11/2012James T. Gerard, Jr. Kraft/S S Pierce Statutory Pension 11/2012Richard Graziose HOP Energy, LLC. Regular Pension 10/2012Gary Hassan United Parcel Service Inc. Early Retirement Pension 11/2012Joseph F. Hunter Rev-Lyn Contracting Statutory Pension 11/2012John M. Landry Brewer Petroleum Service Statutory Pension 11/2012Donald R. Lang Sonepar Inc./Northeast Elec. Statutory Pension 11/2012Christopher L. Porter DHL Express (USA Inc.) Disability Pension 11/2012Scott D. Raines Waltham Line & Cement Co. Inc. Disability Pension 11/2012Wallace L. Russell Brockway-Smith Co. Statutory Pension 11/2012James R. Stevens Cargill Inc. Northeast Petro Dv. Statutory Pension 11/2012Beverly J. Stull United Parcel Serv. Inc. Early Retirement Pension 11/2012Thomas B. Thibeault Pie Nationwide Inc. Statutory Pension 10/201226 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

InMemoriamName Company Name CompanyPhillip AbdooMassachusetts Port AuthorityEdward Johnson Charles Gilman & SonsJames J. Armstrong Industrial Service CentersCharles J. Jones Costa Fruit & ProduceSamuel S. Avola, Jr. Mystic Motor Trans.Charles KostasSharp Air FreightJames "Kevin" Barker Catalano Bros., Inc.Catherine M. Lawless Gilman Bros.Walter W. Bentley O.B. Hill Trucking & RiggingPhillip M. Little Star EnterpriseKenneth H. Bishop Brewer Petroleum Service, Inc.Robert T. Lydon E. A. Spry & Co.Edward G. Bouzan Bulk Transport Service, Inc.Joseph M. Madden The Stop & Shop Supermarket CompanyAnthony L. Bruno St. Johnsbury TruckingRobert P. Maher Signature Flight SupportHarry CarterLaidlaw WasteKenneth C. Marr Mystic Motor Trans.Walter E. Casey Foster MasonryJohn W. McCaffery Signal DeliveryWilliam J. Cassidy City of CambridgeJoseph F. McCarthy Giltspur ExpoThomas A. Collings Boston Sand & Gravel Co.Peter J. McCusker Giroux Bros. Trans., Inc.Robert M. Darnell Star MarketMichael W. McPhail Town of WatertownKenneth J. DeCosta Brockway-SmithAlbert Merchant, Sr. Alliance EnergyRonald L. DeMarco East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Peter J. Mitchell Casey & Hayes MoversFrank L. DernCambridge Street MetalDavid L. Morris DHL ExpressRobert F. Donovan Consolidated FreightwaysJames R. Murnane Webster EngineeringShawn P. Donovan Boston Towing & Transportation Co. Lawrence J. Murphy Berman's Motor Express, Inc.Warren E. Dorr Walsh MoversRobert P. Murphy Reynolds Bros.Robert F. Elson The Globe NewspaperDavid P. PearlCatalano Brothers, Inc.William E. Esterbrook Clean Environment CompanyThomas P. Pesaturo AAA Trucking Corp.Joseph E. Figueirodo, Jr. J. F. WhiteGerard R. Piselli Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc.Olga FlemingJordan MarshDamiano M. Polvere Standard UniformMichael J. Foley United Parcel ServiceThomas R. Prest J.H. McNamara, Inc.Leslie S. Fortier, Sr. Bird & SonEugene G. Richard Good Humor- BreyersArthur J. Gagnon Atlas PersonnelJohn A. RocciBulk Transport Service, Inc.Arnold GlassJulius Goldstein & Sons.Richard A. Romanelli Bird, Inc.Richard C. Hall Sanborn's Motor ExpressHarold E. Russell Kraft, Inc.Joseph M. Healy Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc.Daniel C. Ryan The Globe NewspaperBruce E. Hocking Star MarketEdward G. Sayers United Parcel ServiceLeroy Hollman Star MarketHarold H. Small Duane Co., Inc.Edward F. Homic Independent Tallow Company, Inc. Nicholas Stavropoulos New Penn Motor ExpressJohn F. HuddFirst National StoresWilliam P. Sullivan Boston Transit Mix Co.Harold S. Swan Kraft, Inc.John M. TigheThe Stop & Shop Supermarket CompanyVito ToccoPastene & Company, Inc.Eugene F. Todd Local 25 Business AgentGitte TringaleUnited Parcel Service, Inc.Alfred H. Tutin, Jr. Preston Trucking Co., Inc.Elbert L. VinesBrinks, Inc.Merrill A. Walsh G.H. Harnum, Inc.John A.WinnA P A TransportAlbert "Ron" Wollinger, Sr. Independent Tallow Company, Inc.Francis X. Wood Charles Lee DisposalFrancis H. Wright Charles Gilman & Sonswww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 27

RetireeChapter News25TeamstersLocal 25Retiree ChapterJoe ContiPresidentRetiree NewsThe Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter has had abusy start to 2013. We had our January breakfaston Thursday, January 10. As usual it was very wellattended. We had a special guest speaker, TinaRaggles, from the American Lung Association, whotalked about the dangers of smoking and what thelong-term effects of smoking have on your body.Chapter President Joe Conti and his team weresworn in for the third consecutive term commencingfrom 2013-2016. “I am very appreciative for theconfidence our retirees have in me and my ExecutiveBoard,” said Conti. ”We will continue to supportPresident Sean O’Brien and all of the endeavorsof Teamsters Local 25 the best we can. Whetherit is politics (D.R.I.V.E.), casinos, strike support orToys for Tots, the retiree chapter will be there forLocal 25.”On Friday January 18, we were happy to bepart of the celebration to name the Day Room afterformer Teamsters Local 25 Business Agent GeneTodd, who died on December 6, 2012.“I was pleased to be part of the dedication forGene Todd. He was a solid Business Agent, Stewardand great friend of mine. I will miss him dearly,”said retiree Ken Halloran.A picture-plaque and United States flag weremounted on the wall of the Day Room to commemorateGene Todd’s service to Teamsters Local 25.Retiree Chapter Executive Board 2013-2016Chuck DurfeeSecretary-TreasurerJohn "Johnny B"BuonaugurioVice PresidentL to R: Trustee Herb Andrews, Secretary-Treasurer Chuck Durfee, Recording-Secretary Bill Burpee, Vice-PresidentJohnny Buonaugurio, President Joe Conti, Trustee Dan Splaine, Trustee Kevin Lally.28 | The SPOKESMAN | WINTER 2013 | www.teamsterslocal25.com

WELCOME ABOARD!Glen ShenloogianRobert PartridgeDr. Arnold KaplanDavid ButtsJacqueline TianoWilliam RyanBill BurpeeRecording-SecretaryIMPORTANT DATESAPRIL 11, 2013Retiree Breakfast Irish American Club Malden, MassJUNE 10, 2013Retiree Day at the Races Suffolk DownsKevin LallyTrusteeHerb AndrewsTrusteeL to R: William McGrath, Ken Burgess, Trustee Kevin Lally, Recording-Secretary Bill Burpee, President Joe Conti, BillGrubbs, Paul Sharpe, John “Whitey” Chambers,L to R: (sitting in front) Helio Leal, Ken Halloran, Tom DowneyDan SplaineTrusteewww.teamsterslocal25.com | WINTER 2013 | The SPOKESMAN | 29