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card number 1613 Comments: RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION
PRESIDENT/BUSINESS MANAGER: Lenny Legotte
VICE PRES/BUSINESS AGENT: Fred McCourt Bob Stork Gary Riefenhauser Tom Moore
SECRETARY TREASURER: Mike Riegger
DAY SECRETARY: Dennis O'Neill
RECORDING SECRETARY: Lee Pirone
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Steve Mazza Kevin McClaughry Greg Moschetti Joe Houlahan Andrew Schrettner
EXAMINING BOARD: Bill Bulger Denis Kilduff Tom Whooley
WARDEN: Bob Mazza
Note: if you would like a list of total votes per candidate, send me an e-mail and I will send you the numbers.
card number 11 Comments: Dear Brothers and Sister's of Local #1 This information was forwarded by our International regarding an upcoming vote on Immigration reform. The attached is the June 7th vote on the Cloture Motion regarding the Immigration Reform Act Bill No. S.1348. Please note, a Yea vote indicates your US Senator voted in favor of the bill which includes the guest worker provision which would drive down wages and benefit standards for all US construction and trades workers. This bill is, to quote Building and Construction Trades Department President Edward Sullivan, "A dangerously flawed approach to comprehensive immigration reform". We believe this bill, if it passes, will start a downward spiral of the wages, benefits and conditions our predecessors fought hard to build and protect. Please forward this information , asking them to forward it to as many of their membership as possible to ask them to contact their US Senator(s) voicing their opposition to this Bill and asking they vote NO on Bill S.1348 and/or the Cloture Motion of this Bill when it comes back on the floor within the next few days. New Jersey Lautenberg (D NJ) Yea Menedez ( D NJ) Yea New York Schumer (D NY) Yea Clinton ( D NY) Yea Contact information for your US Senators State of New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ-S2) One Gateway Center 23rd Floor Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 639-8700
Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ-S1) One Gateway Center Suite 1100 Newark, NJ 07102 ( 973) 645-3030 State of New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY-S2) 780 Third Avenue Suite 2601 New York, NY 10017 (212) 688-6262
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY-S1) 757 Third Avenue Suite 17-02 New York, NY 10017 (212) 486-4430
Fraternally yours, Terence Carr IUEC National Organizer
card number 2757 Comments: Looking beyond the politics,wow.That was a great letter written and posted by Bob.And I got to say Bob whoever you are,its scary out here,the new members don't care and I guess plenty of old ones too.I meet new members daily,they get there card real quick today,they make overtime right away, they get hooked up with great mechanics,They are good people,but not good members,I think when one waited for there card,they grew impatient and respected it,they couldn't wait to attend a meeting ,get overtime,voice there opinion,stand up to someone,nowadays,they get there card and all they do is complain about how much it cost,go to a meeting? nah,why,whats the point,deals are being made left and right to suit one's self, members are afraid if they ain't running fast enough they will be laid off,and let me tell you, literally,fingers are flying all over the place,I have said it before and I will say it again,when things are going well for one's self,they don't care,when it goes bad ,they run to the union,we may not live in times where we are begging for a window to be opened or a bathroom unlocked,but don't you think for a minute that when your hair turns gray,or you start running out of steam or god forbid cancer strikes,don't you believe for a minute that you won't be replaced and forgotten by the company,not your brothers,And don't you believe for a minute they would pay us more then 10 dollars if it were up to them and what kills me,is when I hear about the cut backs and tightening of the belts,whether it be a contractor company whining about union labor or an elevator company,lets just say they were able to pay everyone 10 dollars an hour,Do you think the customer would see a savings? or the GC 's pockets would be bigger.So lose your attitudes and make a difference,get off your asses and vote,attend the union picnic! It is a day of rest and fun to mingle and socialize with your brothers and sisters outside of work,it is a day when your wives ,husbands and children get to see what a great union you belong to, a day to celebrate and be proud to be an elevator constructor............ Just a note to my buddy P. stop rolling your eyes and get the windex........In solidarity as always your twisted sister Liz .
card number 743 Comments: Brothers&sisters, visit the row "B" website and click on row B news. www.newdirectionlocal1.com
card number 1347 Comments: Tomorrow is General Elections - Local One IUEC Both Polling places are open from 12- 8 p.m. Brothers and sisters this is one of the MOST important votes in the history of Local One . Most of all get out and vote!! Not voting is a vote for someone you don't want! Please make an educated decision that will effect the future of not only you and Local 1 but also YOUR FAMILIES. MY CHOICE IS ROW B............. I want to also wish ALL the candidates good luck......... I will always be an involved , educated and informed and truly proud UNION member of Local 1 ... I will always move forward! Most of all brothers and sisters GET THE FACTS !!!! VOTE VOTE VOTE!!! If you don't vote and get involved in your union, you are part of the problem not the solution. WE NEED YOUR VOICE!!! YOUR VOICE IS YOUR VOTE!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for reading, thanks for listening WE MUST BE UNITED - VOTE ROW B Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link Card #1347
card number Retired (1985) Comments: From the very first, in 1959, and a lifetime since, I have always tried to be a part of the union, and to do the things that I was obligated to do as a member. I was not alone. The union back then had nothing, so we had a common goal which united us. Thanks to many of your former union brothers, who have since taken their last vertical ride upstairs (hopefully), you now enjoy the benefits of our efforts and sacrifice, i.e., pensions, health coverage, annuities, vacations, job protection for shop stewards, safety committees etc., etc., all of which were non-existent in the past. While I served on the School Committee for five years, I also served as the shop steward on the South Tower of the World Trade Center for the same period of time. Brother Tommy Nolan (retired) was the steward in the North Tower. Tommy also served as Recording Secretary and later as Day Secretary. The point is, guys like Tommy and myself gave of ourselves, simply because we considered ourselves good union men. As John Wayne (The Duke) use to say, "A man's gotta do what he's gotta do." Tommy and I did. When I was laid off at the Towers by Otis, much to their delight, the union told me that the Long Island Rail Road was hiring electricians. I was lucky I could correctly install batteries in a flashlight, but I thought what the hell, give it a shot. The interviewer knew as much as I did about electricity so I got over on him easily, Then I was interviewed by one of the bosses who knew his stuff, but somehow I managed to bluff myself through. Not once, in twenty-three years did I ever do any electrical work. It was mostly all mechanical. I had to join Local 589 of the IBEW, and as I always knew, the IBEW sucks. I became a shop steward and years later president of the union. There were about 650 members in the union, and at the monthly meetings only about FIVE-PERCENT showed up. The majority of this number were either officers, appointed officials, or members serving on committees. There was a time when any monthly meeting I went to in Local 1, and I missed damn few, there were no less than five hundred members. The meetings were extremely interesting and informative. Unlike the members today, in both Local's 1 and 589, we not only knew the names of every officer, but we knew what they were required to do, and if they were doing it, simply because we cared. From what I've read in these e-mails, the union is on a slippery skid downhill. Doesn't anyone care anymore, do they want to lose the union? Its as if the inmates have taken control of the asylum, and that's what some of them should be "INMATES." You not only have to stick together, become informed and fight for the things that you now have, but you have to fight even harder to keep them. Apathy is cancerous, and if not treated, can become fatal. In this case, the demise of your livelihood. Its not a joke, not something to be taken lightly, so wise up, and the sooner the better. And what numbnut is responsible for the loss of the operators jobs? I can think of a million tortures to inflict on that rectal cavity. None of these things would have happened on my good friend John Green's watch, not while he was president. This man only thought of the union and the members, never himself, and that's a fact. Unfortunately, SOMEONE ELSE has passed on. There was a time, when something needed doing, or important decisions to be made, there were always those, standing way in the back, yeoling, "let SOMEONE ELSE do it." Well, not anymore. You can no longer count on SOMEONE ELSE to do what YOU should be doing as a union man or woman. Its time for each and every member to stand up tall, and proudly say, "I'm a UNION MAN, or a UNION WOMAN, and we are a close knit family that truly care about one another Its been a long long time since I started to work in construction for Westinghouse on the Time & Life Building across from the Radio City Music Hall, and although many of us old timers are closer to the end than we are to the beginning, I vividly recall the good times and the many great people that I was fortunate to meet in our industry. As for the upcoming election, having known and respected John Green Sr. for a great number of years, all I can say is if John Green Jr. has an iota of the smarts that his father had, then I would sincerly urge each of you to support his effort to represent you. I wish all of the brothers and sisters in our great Local 1 the very bet. Now, get out there and change course, head YOUR UNION in a new and better direction.
card number 743 Comments: Brothers and Sisters, Please visit www.newdirectionlocal1.com to view a newly posted response letter by the Row B candidate for President and Business Manager, John Green Jr. Thank You for your time, consideration, and support. Fraternally Yours, Bill Bennet
card number 1347 Comments: ENJOY Refreshments and grub on us... PLEASE JOIN US TUESDAY NIGHT- MEET ROW B Patty Doughertys Ale House , 3363 East Tremont Avenue , Bronx , New York Time 5p.m.-8p.m. Phone # 718 239 0154 - June 19th- Tuesday We would like to invite all members to meet Row B - GET THE FACTS- WE WILL ADDRESS THE ISSUES - We will continue to move forward - We have a plan= Fiscal Responsibility - We are united - We are ONE- Most of all brothers and sisters come out and get your questions and concerns answered. We will DEMAND RESPECT AND BRING LOCAL 1 back on top .........LETS GET THE " SWAGGER" back....... Looking forward to seeing you in DA BRONX This is one of the most important votes in front of the membership of Local One , a NO VOTE is a vote for the person or persons you DON'T WANT!! Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link
card number 1347 Comments: Hopefully everyone enjoyed their day with their families on Fathers Day. The future of Local One is our responsibility...... What are you going to do about it? PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE , would love to see everyone at our meet and greet Tuesday night in the Bronx, get your questions answered. I will always be involved, educated and a truly concerned and proud member of Local ONE IUEC. Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link
card number 743 Comments: Visit www.newdirectionlocal1.com to view our updated website with crispy new content. Educate yourself on the issues facing our local as we near an historic vote. Only an informed membership can make the critical choices which will shape the future of our beloved Local. Vote Row B for a New Direction
Fraternally yours, William J. Bennet Candidate - Vice President and Business Agent
P.S. Happy Father's Day!
card number 1347 Comments: Happy Fathers Day ! Please take some time and enjoy your day as a father. Being a dad myself I always remember ALL the time my Dad spent with me over the years. MY children mean the world to me, I wake up grateful for ALL God has afforded me.I will be spending my fathers day with my Dad and my family. To those who have lost your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you. So I just want to once again wish all fathers reading this a Happy Fathers Day. I also want to wish all candidates from Row A , Row B and Row C The same. We may not agree on certain issues, but I hope we are all involved for the real reason, to bring a better future for our families. Thanks Brother Brian Link
card number 10 Comments: TO ALL MEMBERS: ROW "B" WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL MEMBERS AND CANDIDATES, AFTER THE VOTE ON THURSDAY NIGHT JUNE 21, BACK TO THE BANTRY BAY PUB .LOCATED AT 33-01 GREENPOINT AVE. L.I.C. (WWW.BANTRYBAYPUB.COM) (718) 784-9500 (FORMERLY THE CORK LOUNGE) IT IS LOCATED ABOUT 8- BLOCKS FROM THE UNION HALL, 2 BLOCKS SOUTH FROM THE L.I.E. AND GREENPOINT AVE INTERSECTION. WE AT ROW "B" APPRECIATE THAT YOU CAME OUT TO CAST YOUR VOTE, PLEASE JOIN US. GOD BLESS LOCAL # 1 IUEC. THANK YOU
card number 985 Comments: On JUNE 29TH THERE WILL BE A RETIREMENT PARTY FOR BROTHERS JOE RANDO AND FRED GAMBINO. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE SEEN FEWER AND FEWER PEOPLE SHOW UP FOR THESE PARTIES. THE EXCUSES PEOPLE COME UP WITH FOR NOT COMING ARE QUITE HUMOROUS. IT IS SIMPLY A SHOW OF RESPECT TO THE BROTHER OR SISTER RETIRING WHEN YOU SHOW UP. IT SHOULD BE AUTOMATIC THAT YOU WOULD GO IF YOU WORKED WITH THE BROTHER OR SISTER. WITH THAT SAID I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH BOTH JOE AND FREDDY. I WILL MISS THEM BOTH. I SPENT A LOT OF TIME WORKING WITH FRED GAMBINO AND BELIEVE HE IS ONE OF THE NICEST PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET, A FRIEND FOR LIFE. BE A BROTHER TO A BROTHER AND COME TO THIS RETIREMENT PARTY. SEND THESE BROTHERS OFF INTO RETIREMENT WITH THE RESPECT THEY DESERVE. BE THERE JUNE 29TH AT THE CAPTAINS KETCH.
card number 1347 Comments: Dear brothers an sisters, Come out and meet the Row B Candidates. Tuesday Night-6/19/07- 5 p.m. to 8p.m. Patty Doughertys Ale House 3363 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx N.Y. Phone # 718-239-0154 ( near Bruckner Blvd) Get all you questions and concerns answered. Please brothers and sisters , get involved and make an educated decision and VOTE ! If you are not part of the process you are part of the problem. I invite all the brothers and sisters of all the companies to come out! As a past shop steward I feel it is an OBLIGATION to all the members that ALL the members should have an opportunity to meet and greet all the candidates from row a , b and c. It is up to YOU as a member of Local 1 to make an educated decision. Regardless of the outcome of the election......... I WILL ALWAYS MOVE FORWARD I WILL ALWAYS BE INVOLVED AND ACTIVE I WILL ALWAYS BE EDUCATED AND PROUD .....We need as a brotherhood/sisterhood to pick ourselves up and make LOCAL 1 the best trade in the country! We as people need to demand respect from others by being the truly and highly skilled professionals that we are . UNIFIED!!!!!!!! .........Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link Come out Tuesday night and MEET ROW B
card number 1613 Comments: RETIREMENT PARTY for Joe Rando & Freddie Gambino
card number 1347 Comments: THURSDAY -6/14/07- 5p.m.-7p.m. Dempseys, 33rd St, NYC (between 5th avenue and 6th Avenue) Come out and meet the candidates of Row B -Bring your questions and concerns -We have a solid fiscal plan -We will bring Local One back to the top of the elevator industry -Treat all members with respect ,dignity and importance. Brothers and sisters get the facts / not fiction ..Get out , get your questions addressed and answered, get the FACTS . UNIFIED ADMINISTRATION representing and working for AN EMPOWERED MEMBERSHIP KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ...I will always remain an involved, educated and truly concerned and extremely proud Local 1 Member. Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link
card number 1347 Comments: Brothers and Sisters from The Garden State ! We are UNITED! Come out and get the true facts! Not fiction Meet the Row B candidates Weds-June 13th -3-7 p.m. American Legion, 111 David Street, South Amboy , N. J. (between rosewell & madison ) Approx 10 minutes from New Jersey School. --Please come out with your questions and concerns. Lets bring Local One back to the top ! We will listen , ALL MEMBERS Deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and importance. We have a plan, fiscal responsibility, we MUST re-establish working relationships with all the trades. Demand respect , show pride & passion A UNIFIED ADMINISTRATION AN EMPOWERED MEMBERSHIP Most importantly brothers and sisters get out and vote, get the facts and make an educated decision. MAKE A CHOICE FOR THE NEW DIRECTION Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link
card number 1347 Comments: Come Out and meet the Row B Candidates Tuesday - June 12th- 5-8p.m. The Beach Bar 27-22 Gerritson Ave, Brooklyn - Belt Parkway to Knapp Street south approximately 4-5 traffic lights to Allen Avenue to end , make right on Gerritson Avenue. Get the facts brothers and sisters not the fiction bring your questions and concerns with you. Fiscal responsibility, treat every member with dignity and respect. WE HAVE A PLAN. Look forward to meeting with everyone , lets bring Local One back to the top WHERE WE BELONG I remain as always an educated , involved , concerned and proud member of Local one for 25 years . Respectfully Submitted Brother Brian Link I will always continue to address the issues and concerns of Local One with a tenacious passion, this is our local , get educated , be WELL informed .
card number 1347 Comments: Dear brothers and sisters, Come out and meet the candidates of Row B Monday - June 11th- 5-8p.m. Boston Gardens, Merrick Road, Baldwin , New York -Southern state parkway to Grand Avenue Exit South to Merrick road, make right approx 1 mile on left. .......Get all the facts-We have a plan - Fiscal Responsibility- Unify Local 1 Bringing us back to the top of the Elevator Industry! We need to demand respect by showing everyone we are truly professional and highly skilled! Treat all members with respect, dignity and importance. Most importantly come out get all your concerns and questions answered . KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! I remain an educated , involved and truly concerned and proud member of Local 1. Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link
card number 1671 Comments: Greetings Everyone.  Hope this posting finds everyone well and in good health. I was just wondering if the union makes the magnets for cars. I would love to display the LOCAL 1 emblem. I have seen the stickers but would rather not put one on my car. If they have not made any I think that it would be a great idea. Thanks for reading my posts. I am looking forward to attending the picnic again this year. As always work safe and take care.Lori Agnello PROUD WIFE OF Paul Agnello |
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