| Local 37 Members Voice PDF copy of letter |
AFFILIATED WITH
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS
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Dear Brothers and Sisters: |
IUOE} with respect to IUOE Local Union No. 37. Local 37's difficulties in signing up contractors and organizing new members, and its apparent focus on political activities to the detriment of other matters have been a concern for some time. These difficulties have led to a decline in the Local's membership numbers, as well as a loss in overall market share. The concerns about the Local's operations were heightened earlier this year in light of reports of a physical altercation at a Local 37 membership meeting. In response, I wrote Business Manager James R. Dejuliis and outlined the necessary measures for ensuring orderly and full membership participation at your Local's meetings, and my Executive Assistant Jim Van Dyke met with the Local's Executive Board. Subsequently, a Labor Department investigation has been initiated with respect to the Local, and, effective July 31, 2006, Brother DeJuliis resigned his office. |
concerns with him. In light of our discussions and the issues outlined above, I have decided to exercise the General President's authority under Article VI, Section 4 of the International Constitution to appoint Region I Regional Director Daniel McGraw as International Monitor. of the affairs of Local 37, and John Gregory, the International Union's Director of Jurisdiction, as Assistant Monitor. Brother McGraw and/or Brother Gregory will attend Executive Board and membership meetings, provide guidance with respect to the overall operations of the Local, and work with Business Manager Shanahan and the Local's officers and employees to upgrade and improve all aspects of Local 37's service to its members. Business Manager Shanahan advised me that he fully supported the decision concerning the International Monitor, and the International Union is very appreciative of his cooperation, |
Manager Shanahan has requested that a review be conducted of the Local Union's books and records and, in response, a team of auditors from the International Union's outside certified public accounting firm, Calibre CPA Group, will conduct such a review. |
preexisting internal differences to join together for the good of the overall organization. With your cooperation, Local 37 can address its problems and improve its services to you. A stronger, united Local Union, with the bargaining power to deliver better wages and benefits for its members and their families, is our mutual goal. With hard work, the assistance of the International Monitor, and your participation, we can achieve this goal. |
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Vincent J Giblin General President |
ccc:: Daniel J. McGraw, Regional Director, IUOE Region I John Gregory, Director of Jurisdiction |