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SUMMER 2020

Teamsters are the unsung

heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic

FEATURES

8 Thank You Teamsters Local 25 Essential Workers

18 Teamsters Local 25 Awards $56,000 in Scholarships

25 Autism Gala Rescheduled; Harley Raffled Off

DEPARTMENTS2 Business Agent Reports

15 Futures Committee

16 TeamstersCare

22 Pensioners

26 Blood Bank

27 In Memoriam

28 Retiree’s Corner

Scholarship Winners

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SpokesmanTheSean M. O’Brien, President/Principal Officer | Thomas G. Mari, Secretary-Treasurer

Statement of Ownership, Management & Circulation

Steven J. South Vice President/ Business Agent

Peter S. BerryRecording Secretary

John J. Juszkiewicz III Trustee

John F. Gillis Trustee

Ross H. McDonagh Trustee

John A. Murphy Business Agent

Robert J. Aiguier, Jr. Business Agent

Jason A. LopesBusiness Agent

Joan C. Corey Business Agent

Andrew P. WalshBusiness Agent

Michael C. HalleyField Representative

James L. Donovan Jr.Political Coordinator

Joseph F. FotiField Representative

Chris SmolinskyDirector of Organizing

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President Message from the

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

I hope this message finds you and your family in good health. The world has changed significantly

since our last issue; and continues to change. Our executive board is working tirelessly to address new

workplace challenges due to COVID-19 and navigating the “new normal.”

In mid-March, the state shut down, and people quarantined at home. Our mental toughness was

tested daily. Through it all, workers, and Teamsters in particular, have been the one constant in all of

our lives. Teamster Local 25 truck drivers, warehouse workers, and trash haulers – to name just a few –

have proven how important we are to this nation.

Frontline workers continue to exhibit selflessness and empathy. I wish I could say the same about cor-

porate America. Many of our members were expected to work long hours with little or no safety proto-

cols. We stepped in to ensure members have the protective gear they need to work safely.

COVID-19 has caused significant layoffs everywhere. We have helped the majority of our members

who were laid off get on unemployment. As the pandemic trends downward and businesses start to

re-open, we are seeing members return to work. While some industries will return quicker than others,

this is an encouraging sign and we are confident this upward trend will continue.

During this time, we are closely monitoring the Teamsters Health and Welfare Fund and the Teamsters

Pension Fund to ensure these funds continue to perform and provide a return on investment.

COVID-19 has also impacted our traditional events. The Autism Gala has been rescheduled to January

23, 2021. We were proud to award 28 students Teamsters Local 25 scholarships but couldn’t hold the

ceremony. After much consideration, we have decided to not hold our annual golf tournament. Thank

you to everyone that is part of these events for your understanding during this difficult time.

As a union leader, but more importantly as a human being, I am deeply disturbed by the divide in our

country. Social injustice is real; it is happening every day in the workplace and throughout communi-

ties. We have a long way to go in our fight for justice. Brothers and sisters, solidarity is the key to mak-

ing real progress.

Fraternally,

Sean M. O’Brien

President/Principal Officer

“Brothers and sisters, solidarity is the key to making

real progress.”

–SEAN M. O’BRIEN PRESIDENT/

PRINCIPAL OFFICER

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Officers’ Reports Secretary-TreasurerThomas G. MariSince our last Spokesman report in the fall we have seen changes to the world we could never have imagined. The pandemic has affected Teamster Local 25 members across the board. COVID-19 has shut down our trade show industry. There are still some shows booked for the

fall but that could change. If you are a trade show member, visit our website regularly for other work opportunities in industries that are hiring. On our website you will also find training opportunities as well. The need for Class A drivers is only going to increase with the ever-changing world we live in. On a positive note, our trade show members risked their health and well-being to build BOSTON HOPE, a 1,000-bed field hospital at the Boston Convention Center to support greater Boston hospitals during the outbreak. Members worked around the clock to build the hospital in a record five days.

At UPS, Teamsters Local 25 members have been keeping the U.S. supply chain running. The volume is at peak numbers but without all the extra seasonal help; therefore, putting more pressure on the membership to get the job done. I would like to remind all members at UPS that pandemics do not cancel our contract. If the company violates the agreement, file a grievance.

Oil division members have also been working tirelessly to make sure all residents of Massachusetts have heating and cooling systems that are working properly, and they have the oil to keep them running. Also, in the oil division our members who deliver fuel to gas stations and to construction sites have not wavered and continue to meet the needs of their customers.

The Local has seen the needs of our essential members who continue to strap on their boots and get it done day in and day out. The executive board placed orders of 6,000 total masks for our members who perform essential services. These masks are coming in slow due to high demand and the agents are deliver-ing them to their assignments as soon as they get them.

On March 11, we made the difficult decision to reschedule the Teamsters Autism Gala due to the declared state of emer-gency that had just been put into place. We have rescheduled the gala to Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Convention Center.

In closing, during my 28 years as a member of this great local union I have never been so proud of the membership and their will to push through these uncertain times we are living in.

REMEMBER, TOGETHER WE WIN — DIVIDED WE BEG!!!

Vice President/Business Agent Steven J. SouthWe have completed a new three-year contract for our members who work for the Town of Watertown DPW. The new contract includes yearly increases in wages, stipends, clothing allowance, sick leave buy-back, and longevity. We were also

able to negotiate four new stipends for the members. The new contract was ratified unanimously.

We have also completed a new contract for 170 DPW members that work for the City of Newton. The new con-tract includes a new four-day workweek schedule from June through September, better sick leave language, wage increases, two more personal days, and a new step system that is beneficial to our members when they are promoted. The contract was ratified by 81%.

On November 26, we were certified by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations as the exclusive bargaining agent for the City of Medford inspectors, superintendents, and code enforcement officers. In December, the City of Medford also voluntarily recognized the employees in the Recreation Department. We have been in negotiations on behalf of these twelve newly organized members since February and look forward to securing their first Teamster contract. We have organized six new bargaining units in the city in the last seven years.

In the liquor division, our members have been busier than ever keeping the liquor stores stocked in the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Their hard work is essential to the residents of Massachusetts, especially while all families are homeschooling their children!

At UPS, we were able to settle all peak supervisors working grievances for 3,000 hours to be paid at triple time. Also at UPS, the bid is complete and all bid moves must be done by June 15.

The members at UPS are experiencing peak volume due to COVID-19 with no end in sight. Our members there have worked tirelessly to make sure that Americans at home have the products that they need to survive, such as food, medi-cine, etc. Their sacrifice and dedication is appreciated and is critical to the U.S. economy.

I want to thank all of our essential Teamsters, including our DPW workers, custodians, 911 dispatchers/dispatch supervisors, clerical workers, inspectors, superintendents, our liquor division and UPS employees.

I wish you and your families a safe and prosperous summer!


Business AgentJohn A. MurphyBoston Tow members ratified a new three-year deal last week that will provide Teamster Health and Welfare for the first time in three contracts. The company will also make all contributions to the paid FMLA for all members in year

one, delete language for the usage of part-timers, provide anti-exposure suits or float coats at no cost and at members’ discretion.

The contract also includes increases in food allowances and 16- to 30-hours of vacation pay increases depending on work-ing the day tugs or 24-hour tugs. All holidays worked now will be paid at time and one half. Licensed engineers will receive a wage increase of $6.42 on 24-hour tugs and $8.89 on day tugs. All non-licensed engineers and deckhands will receive a 5.3% ($1.30) wage increase in year one, followed by a 3% increase in year two and year three.

The National AEI/Air Express Agreement negotiations that were scheduled for the end of July in South Carolina have been cancelled because of the ongoing pandemic. The Local 25 Supplement expires in December, and I have taken proposals but will wait and see what progress the National makes before going to the table.

Under pressure of strike and/or legal action, President O’Brien has forced YRCW to pay March’s Health & Welfare owed contributions. The company is still seeking government stimulus money to help defer costs and reimburse our Fund with the promise of paying April, May and June’s contribu-tions in one check. The company will ask for $710 million; this includes $340 million to pay the funds, with the remaining to purchase new tractors and pay down their debt. Hopefully, the company will hear from the government soon.

At New Penn, the meet and turn change of operations heard earlier this year is up and running. We are still looking for eight drivers to make these runs to Maybrook, New York, as the tonnage goes up with more customers come back to ship with New Penn.

At UPS Freight, freight volumes continue to rise as well as the recall of all members. A new Terminal Manager with freight experience will take over July 1st which will help the operations run more efficiently, as well as make my steward Mr. Joe Shaw a whole lot less grumpy.

DHL Express in our South Boston and Westborough sta-tions are extremely busy with all our members working more and more hours as the China and European markets open again. Hopefully, they will start hiring and we will be able to add new members to a very good paying job.

At Massport, the coalition of eight unions representing the

736 members at the airports have rejected Massport’s proposal of suspending our 3% wage increase in July.

This coalition has worked extremely hard very Tuesday by teleconference as we discussed our options to the Author-ity’s wage cut proposal as well as other give backs to preserve liquidity for the Authority. This was done in part because the Port Authority which has Logan Airport, Worcester Airport, Hanscom Air Field as well as the Maritime in South Boston, is predicting that the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be at least another two years, and worst-case scenario six years. Teamsters will feel this incredible loss of revenue as we renegotiate a new contract at the end of June 2021, with possi-ble zero wage increases and multi department layoffs already plan for this January.

Unfortunately, the Teamsters Local 25 Scholarship Golf Tournament is canceled this year.

As always, please consider doing your banking at our New England Teamsters Federal Credit Union. Teamsters working for Teamsters.

Business AgentRobert J. Aiguier, Jr.I hope this report finds everybody doing well, and your family healthy and safe.

I’d like to start by thanking President O’Brien and the Executive Board for doing everything possible to put in place procedures that

protect the health of both the staff and the membership. In tough times, true leaders lead and make the difficult decisions that are necessary. We have a true leader at the helm at Local 25. And thank you to the Local 25 essential workers who have been servicing their communities in a safe and productive way during this pandemic. You are second to none. I am truly honored and proud to serve the best and most professional Teamsters membership in the country. Thank you.

Negotiations at the Encore Casino have been on hold since March. The Casino has been paying all employees during the shutdown. We hope to resume negotiations as soon as work starts back up.

The same goes for negations at Boston Sand and Gravel. Construction sites in the city and state have been shut down for months now, bringing work to a halt. As of the writing of this report, the Boston Sand CBA has been extended until the end of May. As soon as work picks up, we’ll be heading to the bargaining table.

The Boston Building Trades Council, where Local 25 has a seat at the table, has been working on a collaborative process to advance a set of Coronavirus/COVID-19 safety

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protocols, best practices and procedures during this rapidly developing pandemic. We appreciate the efforts of the Coun-cil to implement the highest possible level of safety once it is safe to return to work. This seven-page report has been passed on to both the Mayor’s Office and the Governor’s office. We thank both Mayor Walsh and Governor Baker for reaching out to the union trades for our input.

Since our last Spokesman we have organized workers at Bowline Construction and at JC Cannistraro. Bowline was negotiated into the Brand Safway CBA and negotiations are ongoing with Cannistraro.

Negotiations were wrapped up with Safeworks, formerly Spider Staging. The members there locked up a four-year deal that provides a $2.00 per hour wage increase year one, and a $1.00 increase each additional year, a $100.00 per month 401-k contribution, company paid health, and top rate pension.

When parking in and around Boston, try to remember our brothers and sisters in the parking industry. Let them know you’re a member of Local 25, and remember to tip your valets! Current Local 25 parking companies are VPNE Parking Solutions, ProPark, SPplus Parking, and LAZ Parking. A map of Teamster Parking Facilities can be found on the Local 25 website.

As always, thank you to my stewards for your hard work and dedication representing the members in the workplace every day! Stay safe.

Business AgentJason A. LopesI hope everyone and their families are staying healthy and safe as we deal with this unprecedented pan-demic situation. Our Teamster brothers and sisters have been on the frontlines since day one providing essential products and services across

all industries. I commend our hard-working members for their sacrifices in ensuring that these essential products and services are readily accessible to the public; thank you for your efforts.

On the negotiating front, a one-year extension was reached with DiSilva Transportation which will go through March 31, 2021. This agreement includes wage increases and maintenance of benefits for both the health & welfare and pension. We have begun preparations for negotiations at UMass Lowell, UMass Boston and the City of Cambridge, all of which have agreements expiring at the end of June.

We currently have six cases filed for arbitration. Three of these cases will be heard at the next SNEJAC panels, one case with Manfi Leasing (wrongful termination) and two cases

with Costa Fruit (seniority and bidding violations). We have a case with UMass Boston for an unjust suspension and we have two arbitrations filed against the American Red Cross, both of which center around the MA State sick law. We are currently awaiting the arbitrator’s decision in the overtime and holiday pay case with the Red Cross, that hearing was held back in January.

In Freetown, our members at Stop & Shop warehouse and Manfi Leasing have been working tirelessly to assure that the store shelves remained stocked to meet the increased needs of the public during the coronavirus pandemic. The hard work of these members exhibits what it truly means to be a Teamster by stepping up in the face of adversity and rising to the top, proving why Teamsters do it better.

In the movie division, unfortunately the pandemic has brought all productions to a complete standstill. We look forward to an extremely busy summer/fall as soon as social dis-tancing restrictions are relaxed, as we have a commitment from all productions that were active at the time of the shutdown that they will be returning to Massachusetts to resume their projects. We are optimistic for a July restart for the division.

I’d like to take a minute to also give special thanks to our members in the City of Cambridge DPW, E-911 and trash divisions, UMass Lowell Police Department, UMass Boston Police Lieutenants, QCD (Starbucks warehouse, drivers & helpers), Americold, Aramark Management, Costa Fruit and Produce, Certainteed, and the American Red Cross who have all been reporting to work every day during this pandemic, risking their own health, to provide essential services and goods. You are the unsung heroes of this pandemic and have kept the wheels moving.

Our monthly blood drives at the union hall have been postponed until September to assure the safety and health of our members, donors and volunteer retirees. Please continue to support the Red Cross by calling and making an appoint-ment to donate blood at one of their many fixed donor sites throughout the state.

In closing, I’d like to congratulate all of the high school seniors who received Teamsters Local 25 scholarships. Although you were not able to experience a normal end to your senior year, the perseverance you have shown and the experience you have gained through these unfortunate times will help to prepare you for what awaits in adulthood. Good luck next year in college and I have no doubt that you will make your Local 25 family proud. For those of you who have fallen ill, have a loved one who is ill, or unfortunately lost a loved one during this pandemic, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay safe and let’s hope that things get back to normal soon!

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Business AgentJoan C. CoreyThank you to all our brothers and sisters who have been holding strong on the frontline and beyond. Our members everywhere have demonstrated fortitude throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Your unselfish commitments to commu-

nity and your profession are honorable. Our Teamster Heroes include: the certified respiratory

therapists at Everett Hospital who have managed life support for patients in intensive care units; operators and laborers at St. Michael’s Cemetery who have been tasked with increased funeral burials; drivers at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center providing transportation to senior citizens and health-care professionals while also assisting with food banks and delivering meals; certified nursing assistants caring for seniors under the most difficult situations at NextStep Nursing Facility; and Chelsea DPW brothers working alongside the National Guard and Coast Guard to provide emergency relief to the city as they battle COVID-19 as one of the hardest hit cities in the country.

More of our Teamsters Heroes include: the Emergency Telecommunicator Dispatchers, who are the unsung heroes of our public safety emergency services in Brookline, SSRECC, Saugus, Concord, Sudbury, Acton, Cambridge; Somerville Housing Authority Police Officers; Melrose School Admin-istrators and Tewksbury School Administrators and School Nurses who are molding our future generations; Woburn department heads and professional staff; Boston engineers and steam firemen; carpenters and Peterson drivers and ware-housemen; DSM NeoResins Operators.

Since my last report, in late 2019 successor contracts were ratified by members at CHA/Everett Hospital, SSRECC Public Safety Dispatchers and Supervisors, City of Chelsea DPW, Air Canada and ACTS Aviation Security. Local 25 appreciates the efforts by all stewards, negotiating committees and the soli-darity of all members.

Then 2020 rolled in and we continue to struggle with the impacts of COVID-19. We must all work together to mini-mize the adversities of job loss. Our members at Gate Gour-met, Acts Aviation and Air Canada have been furloughed. However, now some promising news: some agents on layoff have been recalled and will return to work by the end of May. The CARGO Division has kept very busy during this time.

The past month we have held several negotiation sessions with the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District. We have reached some tentative agreements. The District plans to bring recom-mendations to their Board of Directors and our next meeting is scheduled for early June. On May 13, we conducted our first

virtual negotiation session with the new administration for Concord Highway & Grounds Division. The union presented a comprehensive package and we plan to meet again shortly. We are in the process of securing dates for negotiations with the City of Cambridge, City of Boston, City of Winthrop, Town of Brookline and Town of Saugus.

The Women’s Committee has been meeting weekly with our sisters from New England to stay connected. Thank you to Leslie Russell who has coordinated the Monday night zoom calls to keep us connected.

In closing, may we all move forward with good health, open minds and focused on our mission and the challenges ahead, together.

Business AgentAndrew P. WalshBrothers and sisters, I hope you and your families are well. The changes to our workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic have been challenging for all of us. Teamsters Local 25 industries have stepped up and never stopped delivering our

goods and services to the community, and I want to thank all of you for your efforts.

Arbitrations have been postponed due to the current situation. We were scheduled to present our case for a termi-nated Angelica Textiles member on March 16, and that is now tentatively scheduled for September. The company and I have talked to the arbitrator and he is not sure if AAA will have in-person arbitrations at that point. I have filed for arbitration for a seniority violation at Republic Services and I am awaiting dates from AAA.

Negotiations at Waldo Bros. building supply began virtu-ally. This is a challenging way to negotiate, and as I write this report, we are down to one item - healthcare. I believe we will be successful in getting the company into a Teamster adminis-tered plan. Upcoming negotiations include Carney Recycling Solutions, Republic Services, and the Town of Hingham, all that expire June 30.

We have reached a tentative agreement at the new Boston Carting who is doing business as Jet-A-Way and Sunrise Scav-enger. This agreement includes Teamster pension, health and welfare. I have submitted the tentative agreement for approval and will be scheduling a ratification meeting with the group.

The airline division was hit hard with the crisis and the industry is reporting it is down 90%. Our members at United Airlines have been working to maintain the aircraft and equipment, as well as keeping the facility cleaned and safe for when the public returns.


The other industries we represent like the solid waste members who, despite the commercial business being slow have seen a large increase in household waste, the laundry division members who work in and around hospitals and health clinics, the industrial gas suppliers who deliver to hospitals and health clinics, the construction and building material division keeping critical construction jobs supplied, our public sector employees at the Town of Hingham DPW and DPW Supervisors maintaining the public ways and trans-fer station to keep their community operating, and for those I have not mentioned, THANK YOU.

Field Representative Michael C. Halley I would like to start this report by commending the hardworking members of Local 25 who are working and fighting through the COVID-19 pandemic. The state – and whole country – are able to continue to run and function due to

the hard work and dedication of Teamsters! While this crisis presents unbelievable fears and challenges for all of us when it comes to our families, our work and just overall way of life, watching our Local 25 brothers and sisters working and push-ing through it all only strengthens my resolve that you are the strongest, toughest union members in the country.

Since my last report, we successfully ratified a six-year agreement with Penske in Medford on behalf of our Hikers. The agreement offers annual wage increases including 7% in the first year but most importantly, first time contributions for the group into the Teamsters Pension Fund. This was a con-tentious negotiation that went into the final hours, but under the direction of President Sean O’Brien and help of Secretary Treasurer Tom Mari, as well as the tremendous strength and solidarity of the group, we were able to get it done. I would like to thank shop steward Sekou Brown who was tremendous in the negotiation.

We recently ratified an agreement for our brothers who work at Hudson RPM in Worcester, who deliver and distribute magazines. That agreement includes annual wage increases and maintains their Teamster Pension as well. Special thanks to shop steward Dave Howley for his hard work and help in contract talks there.

As we continue to fight for a fair contract for our brothers and sisters working for the Boxford Police Department, Local 25 and The Town of Boxford entered the mediation process with the JLMC. However, due to the pandemic and the unknown that it creates, we have come to a one-year agree-ment that will contain no changes to the existing agreement but will offer wage increases including retro pay for the year.

We will meet again in the fall to work to secure a successor agreement.

We are nearing the end of a long negotiating process for the new group at Horizon Bradco, as we are finalizing the first contract that includes all tentative agreements to be reviewed. Once reviewed by the company we will be able to put it before the group to vote on their first Teamster contract.

We are midway through negotiations with another newly organized group, National Express Safety Department. Contract talks there are moving ahead with the help of con-tract committee members Walter Thomas and Rick Neil. Since we can’t meet in person, we are trying to continue negotiations through video conferencing.

We continue to negotiate for new agreements for our members in the newspaper industry. Talks are ongoing at both the Boston Globe and Patriot Ledger.

At Hertz, we have held several bargaining sessions since February. However, our members there have been hit hard in terms of layoffs as the company has cut 90% of its work-force nationwide. The rental car industry has taken a huge hit with this pandemic, but we continue to move ahead in contract talks to secure an agreement. We engaged in Effects Bargaining following the massive layoffs and were successful in getting the company to agree to healthcare coverage for our laid-off members through the summer, which is paramount considering the health crisis that we are facing.

I will be putting in an arbitration in June against Atlas Paper on behalf of brother Bo Sherman in a seniority article viola-tion committed by the company. We may have to hold the arbitration via video conference which will be a first for me.

National Express and Veterans contract talks have not begun yet due to the MBTA extending the contract with each vendor. We expect to begin talks for new agreements there in the spring of 2021.

We will soon be starting contract talks for North Reading DPW, St Elizabeth’s Security Guards and Transdev.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Teamsters Local 25 Holiday Toy Drive this past December. It’s such a worthy cause and I’m proud to report that fundraising topped $114,000 this year. Thank you to my co-chair, Joe Conti, who works nonstop each year to make the drive better than the year before. Stay safe!

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Field Representative Joseph F. FotiNegotiations have continued with Bradford Airport Logistics during the pandemic. The company and the union have exchanged proposals and we have agreed to additional dates for June, July, and August. The group has seen significant

layoffs during the pandemic, but is expecting work to slowly return during the summer. We were able to assist all affected employees with unemployment benefit applications. We will continue to work hard to get this new group a contract that they deserve.

The moving & storage industry has also been impacted by the current pandemic. Although deemed essential workers, many customers chose to postpone or cancel jobs in and around the Boston area in March and April. Our signatory companies expect a busy summer and fall season as the city reopens for business. Contract proposal surveys will go out to the members this summer and we will begin to set up commit-tees for negotiations. Please take the time to fill out the surveys when you receive them and mail them back. Your input is very important as we prepare for proposals and negotiations.

At UPS, we have cases docketed for the New England panel for workweek schedules in the 22.4 driver classification and vacation schedule violations. An April arbitration case for Chelmsford Feeders was postponed due to the pandemic, and has been rescheduled for the fall. We secured grievance settlements from the holiday season for Norwood, Watertown, and Chelmsford, totaling more than $600,000 for supervisors working and other violations.

Thank you to all the stewards and members for their con-tinued help in enforcing our contract. Since then, the company continues to see record package volume during the current health crisis as many more people continue to shop from home. The company was slow to react to the surge in volume, resulting in dangerously long on-road hours for our members in package and feeders, and unsafe conditions for our inside employees. It is unfortunate that the national leadership chose to address these concerns by making concessionary agreements like allowing members to work vacations. Because of the leadership of President O’Brien, we enjoy the best supplement language for vacations in the country. Our members should be enjoying time with their families and friends, and not providing additional weeks worked when the company should hire more drivers and inside employees.

Thank you to all Local 25 members who continue to pro-vide essential services every day throughout the state. I hope you and your families stay safe and well during this pandemic, and enjoy the summer.

Organizer Chris Smolinsky I hope this report finds you healthy during this pandemic. As workers struggle to manage their way through the COVID-19 crisis, Trump’s Board (NLRB) has been hard at work sneakily shielding big business and their bad behavior

from workers banding together to take collective action to better their working conditions through unionization and collective bargaining. As we have seen over the last couple of months, it is us, the workers, who drive the economy and our great country, not the corporations or billionaires who hold all the wealth. These egregious actions demonstrated by Trump’s NLRB to stomp on workers rights during a time when workers should be protected even more, show what side they are really on, and it’s not on the side of the working people in this country. Here are some examples of how Trump’s Board has attacked workers’ rights:

1. Trump’s NLRB has stopped accepting representation petitions for workers seeking to unionize, and have a manual election at their workplace (standard practice) indefinitely.

2. Trump’s NLRB will not hold unfair Labor Practice Hear-ings while we await the COVID-19 pandemic to subside.

3. Trump’s NLRB has appointed three Republicans to the NLRB who have a long history of representing corpora-tions, and refuses to fill the two remaining Democratic seats. There is no one on the NLRB who has a history of representing workers or unions.

4. In MV Transportation, Inc. (368 NLRB No. 66) Trump’s Board overturned decades of precedent when it aban-doned the “clear and unmistakable waiver” standard in favor of the “contract coverage” standard, which gives the employer more leeway to unilaterally implement new policies in the workplace.

5. NLRB has slowed down the union election process to give employers more time to beat up on and dissuade workers from exercising their rights to form a Union.

These are just a few of the extreme measures Trump’s NLRB has taken to diminish workers rights and their ability to combat corporate greed and abuse. Elections have consequences that will take decades to repair the damage.

I hope you all have a great summer, see you in the fall!


Teamsters Local 25 Essential Workers

With more people ordering online, UPS workers in the warehouse and on the truck worked tirelessly to meet the demand of orders during the pandemic.

Thank You


Drivers at The Ride and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center transported patients and medical staff to and from medical appointments.

While most tradeshows and events were cancelled, our Trade Show workers transformed the Boston Convention Center into a 1,000-bed field hospital in just five days. Called Boston Hope, it was used to support Boston area hospitals during the pandemic.


As if their job isn't already stressful, Local 25 Dispatchers must now screen callers to identify anyone that may be sick so the reporting first responders can be prepared and stay safe.

Members at MS Walker and Martingetti kept local shops well stocked. When MS Walker switched over their distribution center to make hand sanitizer, our drivers delivered much of it.


Stop and Shop members worked around the clock to keep grocery store shelves stocked so that the public had the essentials to survive.

Rigging members made sure that hospitals and essential businesses could work without disruption.

Thank You


A trash hauler’s job is always tough, but COVID-19 made it much worse. Residential trash increased and these members continually put themselves in harms way, often picking up dis-posed masks and gloves.

DPW workers, custodians and cemetery workers kept the streets clean, cemeteries functioning, and maintained city services during this time.

Thank You


Our Massport workers at Logan Airport, Hanscom and Worcester Regional Airports worked during this time to keep the airports operational, and to make sure that when normal travel resumes, the public feels safe walking through the terminals.

While the brakes were put on most flights out of Logan Airport, our members made sure essential travelers could fly with ease. Cargo Steward Lesley Pizzano (above) was recognized by the U.S. Army National Guard, as she worked with them on several missions when PPE arrived at the Air Canada terminal.

Costa Fruit workers in the warehouse and on the truck made sure children had healthy fruits and vegetables during the pandemic by delivering USDA produce boxes that were distributed through local schools. They also supplied local shops doing take-out.

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We hope that everyone and their families are continuing to stay safe during these uncertain times. We would like to thank our essential

members for the job they do every day, as well as Local 25 officers, agents and staff, who have kept the union hall running during this time.

When COVID-19 hit and in-person meetings and events were stopped, the Futures Committee began weekly conference calls to brainstorm new ideas in preparation for the end of this pandemic.

Since the last Spokesman, we have rallied in support of workers at Bradford Logistics who voted to join Local 25, stood with HGSU-UAW students at Harvard University, and supported MNA nurses at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center over unsafe staffing and patient care conditions.

In December, we got the chance to lend a hand with the Local 25 annual Toy Drive. Like every year, it went off without a hitch. It was really special to join co-chair Joe Conti to pick up toys. We hope that the donations cheered up families in need during the holiday season

For the third year this winter we partnered with the Labor Guild Youth Caucus to host a four-part labor workshop series at the Local 25 hall. The workshops covered many topics including Internal Organizing and Building Coalitions. They were well attended and a great networking opportunity for everyone. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our annual Futures Conference and New Member Orientation due to COVID-19. We will look to reschedule when it is safe to do so.

Last month we participated in a May Day car rally for essential workers in Boston. It was a phenomenal show of support with more than 100 cars! It felt good to rally for our essential employees out there on the frontlines risking their health every day. Unfortunately, we know that there are still many that are not given the adequate PPE or sick time. We have zero tolerance for employers who like to cut corners at the expense and well-being of our sister and brother members. We are paying attention to these issues when employers are showing their true colors, and we look to use this as a prime example when educating our younger members.

In closing, we would like to thank our President Sean O’Brien for his amazing leadership during this crisis. We will continue to stick together and come back bigger, better, and stronger than ever. Please stay safe and stay Union Strong.

Committee

Delivering flyers for the Futures new member orientation at UPS Norwood, from left, Jerry (Doobie) Leary, Brian Sanchez, Sean Evers, Greg Dodd, Rob Manchester, Paul Weiskel and John Foster.

James Smolinsky helping with the Holiday Toy Drive. Greg Dodd at the May Day rally.

Join us! If you are under the age of 40 and would like to get more involved with Local 25, please contact us at: [email protected]

Visit our Facebook page: Teamsters Boston Futures

Supporting workers at Bradford Logistics, from left, Rob Manchester, Ryan Perry, Jerry (Doobie) Leary, Greg Dodd, Brian Sanchez, Kyle Frederick, Derek Briggs, Chris Smolinsky and Ross McDonagh.

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Charlestown Offices16 Sever St.Charlestown, MA 02129

• Administration• Audiology • Dental• Member Services

Local Tel: 617-241-9220Within MA: 800-442-9939Out of State: 800-225-6135Fax: 617-241-8168

Charlestown Pharmacy552 Main St.Charlestown, MA 02129Local Tel: 617-241-9024Toll Free: 800-235-0760Fax: 617-241-5025

Stoughton Pharmacy1214 Park St.Stoughton, MA 02072Tel: 781-297-9764Fax: 781-297-9370

Stoughton Dental Office1214 Park St.Stoughton, MA 02072Tel: 781-297-7360Toll Free: 877-326-1999Fax: 781-297-7830

Chelmsford Dental Office 4 Meeting House Rd.Chelmsford, MA 01824Tel: 978-256-9728Toll Free: 800-258-2111Fax: 978-256-9846

EAP Office16 Sever St.Charlestown, MA 0212924-hour Toll Free Tel: 800-851-8326Fax: 781-321-6501

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�e TeamstersCare Chelmsford Office has been providing general dentistry services for members, families and retirees since 1998.

Dr. Marilyn MacLeod, who recently retired, directed the expansion of the TeamstersCare Dental Program to include the Chelmsford office. Dr. Armand Iebba is now the Dental Manager

in Chelmsford overseeing a staff of dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. In additional to Dr. Iebba, current providers include Dr. Joanne Schultz, Dr. Lilia Gavrilov, Maureen Martell, R.D.H., Lauren Murphy, R.D.H., Amanda Gosselin, R.D.H. and Ivandra Neves, R.D.H. Support staff include Julie Rondeau, Laura Horgan, Lisa Buchanan, Julie Block and Jaclyn Lutkus.

�e office provides general dental care services including exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, partial dentures, complete dentures, mouthguards, certain root canals, certain extractions, and more. �ese services are provided at little or no cost to you. �e Chelmsford dental staff is looking forward to helping you achieve and maintain good oral health. So call the Chelmsford Office at 978-256-9728 for an appointment soon!

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, appointments are required for all departments, except Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Senior Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. to noon and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Member Services Visitors – Please call 617-241-9220, ext. 2to make an appointment. Documentation may be left in the drop box.

Local 25 Investment Plan – Please call 617-241-9220, ext. 5 to make an appointment.

Dental and Hearing Patients – Please call 617-241-9220, ext. 1to make an appointment.

EAP – Please call 1-800-851-8321 to make an appointment.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Highlighting the TeamstersCare Chelmsford Dental Office

New TeamstersCare COVID-19 Protocols

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AVOID CONTACTWITH SICK PEOPLE

The TeamstersCare 5th Annual Wellness Programruns through September 30, 2020 for Members & Spousesenrolled in TeamstersCare BCBS.

Get started by taking the health assessment and you’ll earn 50 points redeemablefor a $50 gift card.

Then, earn an additional 150 points by participating in healthy activities.

4 ways to help manage depression:

Changes to the TeamstersCare Board of Trustees

Thank you to Tom Ventura who recently retired as Employer Co-Chair of the TeamstersCare Board of Trustees. Tom was an Employer Trustee on the Board since 2008 and became Co-Chair in 2014. We appreciate Tom’s many years of service and wish him well.

Michael Shaughnessy has been appointed the new Employer Co-Chair of the TeamstersCareBoard of Trustees. He has been an Employer Trustee since 2018.

TeamstersCare also welcomes John W. White, of Freeman Expositions, as an Employer Trustee. John currently serves on the Teamsters Local 25 Investment Plan Board as well.

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John W. WhiteEmployer Trustee

Jason ParadisEmployer Trustee

Michael A. RicoEmployer Trustee

Depression is an illness that affects your body, mood, and thoughts, including the way you feel about yourself. It’s different than being sad because it’s not a condition that will simply pass, or can be willed away. Treatment is often needed, and in some cases, crucial for recovery.

Increase your activity every day. Exercise releases “feel-good” chemi-cals in your brain, and it’s a great distraction.

Make your goals realistic. Putting your focus on small, achievable steps can improve self-esteem.

Don’t spend too much time alone. Spend some time with other people every day.

Let others help you. Everyone needs help some-times.

TeamstersCare EAP is available 24/7.For assistance, call 1-800-851-8326.

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It’s easy to dismiss depression as just a case of someone beingsad or down—but it can be more serious than that. Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 9% of Americans are depressed at least occasionally and, 3.4% have persistent depression. It affects people of all ages, often caused by a combination of factors, from stress to chemical issues in the body.

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Charlestown Offices16 Sever St.Charlestown, MA 02129

• Administration• Audiology • Dental• Member Services

Local Tel: 617-241-9220Within MA: 800-442-9939Out of State: 800-225-6135Fax: 617-241-8168

Charlestown Pharmacy552 Main St.Charlestown, MA 02129Local Tel: 617-241-9024Toll Free: 800-235-0760Fax: 617-241-5025

Stoughton Pharmacy1214 Park St.Stoughton, MA 02072Tel: 781-297-9764Fax: 781-297-9370

Stoughton Dental Office1214 Park St.Stoughton, MA 02072Tel: 781-297-7360Toll Free: 877-326-1999Fax: 781-297-7830

Chelmsford Dental Office 4 Meeting House Rd.Chelmsford, MA 01824Tel: 978-256-9728Toll Free: 800-258-2111Fax: 978-256-9846

EAP Office16 Sever St.Charlestown, MA 0212924-hour Toll Free Tel: 800-851-8326Fax: 781-321-6501

TeamstersCareDirectory

�e TeamstersCare Chelmsford Office has been providing general dentistry services for members, families and retirees since 1998.

Dr. Marilyn MacLeod, who recently retired, directed the expansion of the TeamstersCare Dental Program to include the Chelmsford office. Dr. Armand Iebba is now the Dental Manager

in Chelmsford overseeing a staff of dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. In additional to Dr. Iebba, current providers include Dr. Joanne Schultz, Dr. Lilia Gavrilov, Maureen Martell, R.D.H., Lauren Murphy, R.D.H., Amanda Gosselin, R.D.H. and Ivandra Neves, R.D.H. Support staff include Julie Rondeau, Laura Horgan, Lisa Buchanan, Julie Block and Jaclyn Lutkus.

�e office provides general dental care services including exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, partial dentures, complete dentures, mouthguards, certain root canals, certain extractions, and more. �ese services are provided at little or no cost to you. �e Chelmsford dental staff is looking forward to helping you achieve and maintain good oral health. So call the Chelmsford Office at 978-256-9728 for an appointment soon!

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, appointments are required for all departments, except Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Senior Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. to noon and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Member Services Visitors – Please call 617-241-9220, ext. 2to make an appointment. Documentation may be left in the drop box.

Local 25 Investment Plan – Please call 617-241-9220, ext. 5 to make an appointment.

Dental and Hearing Patients – Please call 617-241-9220, ext. 1to make an appointment.

EAP – Please call 1-800-851-8321 to make an appointment.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Highlighting the TeamstersCare Chelmsford Dental Office

New TeamstersCare COVID-19 Protocols

WASH YOURHANDS OFTEN

WEAR AFACE MASK

AVOID CONTACTWITH SICK PEOPLE


TT he May membership meeting is traditionally a favorite meeting among Local 25 officers and agents, staff and the general membership. The reason? May is usually

our annual scholarship awards. But, like most events this spring, it too was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Teamsters Local 25 has provided several hundred dollars in scholarships over the years, and we are proud to award 28 scholarships this year,” said Teamsters Local 25 President Sean M. O’Brien. “While we had hoped to honor the students and their families like other years, we were unable to hold the 2020 ceremony in the union hall due to COVID-19. Graduation should be a time of great celebration. Instead we are all faced with many challenges as we move forward into this new normal.”

The Teamsters Local 25 Memorial Scholarship Awards are presented each year to children and grandchildren of members and retirees. The annual golf tournament proceeds fund the scholarship. In addition, eight companies sponsor individual scholarships. Thank you to Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter, Feinberg Campbell & Zack, Keches Law Group, DBR Group, Planned Strategies, Regan Communications, the Joseph Conlon Memorial Fund and the Francis Ciccarelli Memorial Fund.

“To the students, this next step in your future will not be easy, but remember how you got to where you are today — through hard work and determination,” said O’Brien. “On behalf of our officers and agents and entire membership, we wish you much success as you embark on college.”

You can see a special video tribute to our 2020 scholarship honorees on our website, www.teamsterslocal25.com.

Teamsters Local 25 Awards Teamsters Local 25 Awards $56,000 in Scholarships$56,000 in ScholarshipsNo ceremony due to Coronavirus, but recipients honored in video

NEIKA DEROSA-OAKDaughter of James Oak,

Brewer Petroleum Service, Inc.

RYAN HALEYSon of William Haley,

The Boston Globe Newspaper

JOSEPH EDWARDSSon of Michael Edwards,

UPS - Watertown

NELLY SILVADaughter of Aristides Silva, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.

VERONICA MCGRATHDaughter of Scott McGrath,

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.

MICHAEL DEGOUFFSon of Richard DeGouff,

City of Waltham


If your child received a Local 25 scholarship in the past and would like to be considered for a “Where are they now” profile story, please contact Trish DiSilva

at: [email protected].

SARAH PONTEDaughter of Louis Ponte, Horizon Air Services, Inc.

SOPHIA PONTEDaughter of Louis Ponte, Horizon Air Services, Inc.

GRACE RAKESDaughter of John Gallagher,

E.A. Spry and Co., Inc.

MACKENZIE ORTENDaughter of David Orten, Manfi

Leasing Corporation

SAMMY RIADISon of Fouad Riadi,

Massachusetts Port Authority

SHAWN LAFOUNTAINSon of David LaFountain,

Coan, Inc.

ALYSON CIARAMETARODaughter of Joseph Ciarametaro,

Sunoco Partners, LLC

MICHAEL LONGSon of Andrew Long,

Tewksbury School Committee

ANTHONY FERRARASon of Justin Powers,

HOP Energy, LLC

ANWAR HALOUSon of Bouchaib Haloui, Paul Revere Transportation, LLC

JULIA CHENDaughter of Huberto Chen-Arrocha,

Manfi Leasing Corporation

CELINA BARCZAKDaughter of David Barczak,


The Francis Ciccarelli Memorial Scholarship Award RYAN O’CONNELL

Son of Kevin O'Connell, New England Theatrical &

Movie Production

DBR Group, Inc. Scholarship Award GRACE BAUGHMAN

Daughter of Robert Baughman, UPS Cartage Services, Inc.

George Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship Award

ALESSA HATCHDaughter of Brian Hatch, Global Companies, LLC.

Feinberg, Campbell & Zack Scholarship Award

CIARA SMITHDaughter of Mark Smith,

Tradeshows

You can see a special

video tribute to our 2020

scholarship honorees

on our website,

www.teamsterslocal25.com.

Regan Communications Group Scholarship Award

BROOKE MCMURTRYDaughter of Richard McMurtry,

UPS - Norwood

Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter Scholarship Award

HELENA STAMATAKISGranddaughter of Thomas

Bailey, Tradeshows

Joseph C. Conlon Memorial Scholarship Award

ALEXANDRA TURCODaughter of Jon Turco,


Kevin F. Harrington, Sr. Scholarship Award

ELIZABETH STEPHENSStep-Daughter of Brian Beaton,

Allied Waste Services of Massachusetts, LLC

ANDREW TURCOTTESon of Aurora Turcotte,

Air Canada

RAEKWON WASHINGTONSon of Kendell Washington,

City of Newton



CELINA BARCZAKDaughter of David Barczak, Massachusetts Port AuthorityGraduate of Shawsheen Valley Technical High SchoolAttending UMASS - Lowell

JULIA CHENDaughter of Huberto Chen-Arrocha, Manfi Leasing CorporationGraduate of Lynn English High SchoolAttending Boston University

ALYSON CIARAMETARODaughter of Joseph Ciarametaro, Sunoco Partners, LLCGraduate of Essex Technical High SchoolAttending Morrisville State College

MICHAEL DEGOUFFSon of Richard DeGouff, City of Waltham, MAGraduate of Waltham High SchoolAttending Stonehill College

NEIKA DEROSA-OAKDaughter of James Oak, Brewer Petroleum Service, Inc.Graduate of North Middlesex Regional High SchoolAttending Middlesex Community College

JOSEPH EDWARDSSon of Michael Edwards, UPS - WatertownGraduate of Arlington Catholic High SchoolAttending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

ANTHONY FERRARASon of Justin Powers, HOP Energy, LLC.Graduate of Lynnfield High SchoolAttending Stonehill College

RYAN HALEYSon of William Haley, The Boston Globe NewspaperGraduate of Methuen High SchoolAttending Bentley University

ANWAR HALOUISon of Bouchaib Haloui, Paul Revere Transportation, LLCGraduate of East Boston High SchoolAttending Wentworth Institute of Technology

SHAWN LAFOUNTAINSon of David LaFountain, Coan, Inc.Graduate of Framingham High SchoolAttending UMASS - Amherst

MICHAEL LONGSon of Andrew Long, Tewksbury School CommitteeGraduate of Andover High SchoolAttending University of Illinois

VERONICA MCGRATHDaughter of Scott McGrath, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.Graduate of Bridgewater Raynham High SchoolAttending University of New Hampshire

MACKENZIE ORTENDaughter of David Orten, Manfi Leasing CorporationGraduate of Joseph Kase High SchoolAttending UMASS - Boston

SARAH PONTEDaughter of Louis Ponte, Horizon Air Services, Inc.Graduate of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High SchoolAttending Quinnipiac University

SOPHIA PONTEDaughter of Louis Ponte, Horizon Air Services, Inc.Graduate of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High SchoolAttending Massachusetts Maritime Academy

GRACE RAKESDaughter of John Gallagher, E.A. Spry and Co., Inc.Graduate of Burlington High SchoolAttending Regis College

SAMMY RIADISon of Fouad Riadi, Massachusetts Port AuthorityGraduate of Salem High SchoolAttending Wentworth Institute of Technology

NELLY SILVADaughter of Aristides Silva, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.Graduate of Brockton High SchoolAttending Drexel University

ANDREW TURCOTTESon of Aurora Turcotte, Air CanadaGraduate of Swampscott High SchoolAttending Northeastern University

RAEKWON WASHINGTONSon of Kendell Washington, City of NewtonGraduate of Newton South High SchoolAttending Assumption College

Feinberg, Campbell & Zack Scholarship AwardCIARA SMITHDaughter of Mark Smith, TradeshowsGraduate of Melrose High SchoolAttending UMASS - Amherst

George Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship AwardALESSA HATCHDaughter of Brian Hatch, Global Companies, LLC.Graduate of Melrose High SchoolAttending LIM College

Joseph C. Conlon Memorial Scholarship AwardALEXANDRA TURCODaughter of Jon Turco, Massachusetts Port AuthorityGraduate of Peabody Veterans Memorial High SchoolAttending Bentley University

The Francis Ciccarelli Memorial Scholarship AwardRYAN O‘CONNELLSon of Kevin O'Connell, New England Theatrical & Movie ProductionGraduate of Stoneham High SchoolAttending Stonehill College

DBR Group, Inc. Scholarship AwardGRACE BAUGHMANDaughter of Robert Baughman, UPS Cartage Services, Inc.Graduate of Pinkerton AcademyAttending Manchester Community College

Regan Communications Group Scholarship AwardBROOKE MCMURTRYDaughter of Richard McMurtry, UPS - NorwoodGraduate of Fontbonne AcademyAttending Westfield State University

Kevin F. Harrington, Sr. Scholarship AwardELIZABETH STEPHENSStep-Daughter of Brian Beaton, Allied Waste Services of Massachusetts, LLC.Graduate of Shawsheen Valley Technical High SchoolAttending Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics

Teamsters Local 25 Retiree Chapter Scholarship AwardHELENA STAMATAKISGranddaughter of Thomas Bailey, TradeshowsGraduate of South High Community SchoolAttending Curry College

2020 Teamsters Local 25 Memorial Scholarship Awards


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Thomas M. Adams, Jr. Star Market Statutory Pension 02/2020John S. Almeida, Jr. P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc. Regular Pension 02/2020Marylin E. Altbush Teamsters Local 25 H & W Regular Pension 10/2019Roger C. Andersen United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2019Michael A. Azzolino Capitol Waste Services Regular Pension 01/2020Thomas J. Bailey NexxtShow Exposition Services Regular Pension 12/2019Richard J. Barrucci Arrow Paper Statutory Pension 02/2020Donald F. Bellavance Star Market Companies, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019Gerald M. Belmonte United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 01/2020Luis M. Bento Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Mario J. Bettencourt James Ferrera & Sons, Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Charles R. Bezanson Brockway-Smith Co. Statutory Pension 03/2020Michael D. Bloom Global Experience Specialists Statutory Pension 11/2019Michael D. Boyd Barney & Carey Co. Statutory Pension 11/2019Walter C. Brooks Morton Shoe Stores Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2018Joseph F. Brown The 357 Corp Statutory Pension 11/2019Samuel F. Brownell Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Regular Pension 01/2020Neil K. Bullis, Jr. United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 08/2019Robert T. Burke GAF Materials Corp. Statutory Pension 09/2019Stephen M. Butler L.P. Heating Oil Partners Statutory Pension 01/2020Arthur A. Butler, Jr. Mystic Island Transport, Inc. Regular Pension 11/2019Mark A. Caarnello Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Thirty Year Full Service 09/2019Robert E. Cain United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 11/2019Moustapha Camara GAF Materials Corp. Statutory Pension 11/2019Duane E. Carlisle Axton-Cross Co. Statutory Pension 01/2020Paul E. Carlson Shaughnessy & Ahern Co. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Robert J. Chase Manfi Leasing Corp. Statutory Pension 02/2020Bruce R. Choquet GAF Materials Corp. Statutory Pension 09/2019Ralph K. Clogston United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 08/2019Michael E. Condon U S Food Service Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Paul J. Copley Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 02/2020Fernando P. Corazon Kuehne & Nagel, Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019William Covino Boston Sand & Gravel Co. Regular Pension 01/2020John F. Cronin Global Experience Specialists Regular Pension 11/2019Kevin W. Cryan United Parcel Service, Inc. Disability Pension 11/2019John E. Curtin Manfi Leasing Corp. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Thomas A. Cyr GAF Materials Corp. Statutory Pension 12/2019Edward J. Dalton Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Regular Pension 09/2019Leo P. Doherty United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 02/2020James J. Donahue New England Motion Picture/TV Regular Pension 12/2019Williams D. Dorvil United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 02/2020John J. Drelick Brockway-Smith Co. Statutory Pension 09/2019Robert M. Duggan United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 11/2019Robert B. Duncan Catalano Bros Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Chester P. Durning, III United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Gordon R. Ennis, Jr. Coastal Oil N. E. Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Francis C. Faulstick Aggregate Industries Regular Pension 01/2020Charles F. Fell Admiral Metals Service Center Co Regular Pension 12/2019Joseph Figueiredo Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Statutory Pension 10/2019Robert D. Fisher Freeman Exposition LLC Early Retirement Pension 10/2019Frank A. Fitzgerald Manfi Leasing Corp. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Thomas J. Flaherty National Express Corp. Statutory Pension 12/2019Nasser A. Foroozandeh United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 01/2020George D. Francey Atlantic Plant Maintenance, Inc. Regular Pension 01/2020Joseph S. Gagliardi Aggregate Industries Statutory Pension 11/2019John J. Gannon, Jr. New England Motion Picture/TV Statutory Pension 02/2020Robert Gaudette United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019Marek B. Giszczynski United Parcel Service, Inc. Disability Pension 11/2019Thomas P. Glynn, Jr. Brewer Petroleum Service Thirty Year Full Service 01/2020


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Dennis J. Goyette Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Mark S. Grand United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Donna J. Greco United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 02/2020Elyse Greenberg DHL Express (USA Inc.) Statutory Pension 03/2020Gregory D. Grueter United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 12/2019Mary L. Guanci Teamsters Local 25 H & W Statutory Pension 12/2019Diane J. Guluzian Teamsters Local 25 H & W Statutory Pension 11/2019Steven F. Hamilton United Parcel Service, Inc. Disability Pension 01/2020Robert D. Hammond J. F. White Cont Co. Regular Pension 02/2020George A. Harris, Jr. Freeman Exposition LLC Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Christopher W. Hayner United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 03/2020James L. Higgins Lily Truck Leasing Corp Statutory Pension 03/2020Thomas A. Higgins Veritiv Operating Company Disability Pension 12/2019Mark M. Hildebrand Manfi Leasing Corp. Thirty Year Full Service 01/2020Kenneth Hobbs Freeman Exposition, LLC Regular Pension 11/2019Paul D. Hogan Nonantum Lumber Co. Statutory Pension 02/2020Joanne E. Hojlo DHL Express (USA Inc.) Statutory Pension 11/2019Steven N. Horne S. Strock & Co., Inc. Early Retirement Pension 12/2019Stephen A. Hosker DHL Express (USA Inc.) Statutory Pension 12/2019Henry A. Houle Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Richard D. Howe United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 10/2019Henry J. Hoy, Jr. Boston Herald Inc. Regular Pension 03/2020Harvey L. Jones Romanow, Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2019Albert Jordan Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Statutory Pension 12/2019David Joseph Veterans Transportation, LLC. Statutory Pension 08/2019Richard C. Kachin William Walsh, Inc. Disability Pension 01/2020Michaek E. Kearney Laidlaw Waste System Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Robert V. Keith Lowell Bros & Bailey Co. Statutory Pension 12/2019Donald J. Kelley Admiral Metals Service Center Co. Regular Pension 12/2014Judith A. Kelly United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 02/2020Joseph F. Kenney Browning-Ferris Ind. Inc. Statutory Pension 08/2019George B. Kornegay United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 01/2020Stanley J. Kostka, Jr. BFI/Allied Waste Ind., Inc. Regular Pension 11/2019Frederick E. Leeds United Parcel Service, Inc. Disability Pension 12/2019Teodoro M. Lourenco James Ferrera & Sons, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019Sherry B. Lyons Hopkins United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2019Jeffrey P. MacDonald APA Transport Corp Statutory Pension 12/2019John T. MacDonald United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 02/2020James G. MacDonald, Jr. Mystic Island Transport, Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019Herbert J. Mack Jr. Veterans Transportation, LLC. Statutory Pension 10/2019Robert H. Malfy Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019Stephen A. Maloney Lindenmyer Munroe DV Regular Pension 08/2019James J. Maloney Standard Uniform Rental Serv. Statutory Pension 03/2020Thomas A. Martin St. Johnsbury Trkg Co. Inc. Statutory Pension 01/2020Edward P. Mathers United Parcel Service, Inc. Regular Pension 01/2020Terrence M. Mayo Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Early Retirement Pension 11/2019John A. McBride New England Motion Picture/TV Disability Pension 11/2019Edward J. McCoy Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Debra A. McIntyre DHL Express (USA Inc) Statutory Pension 11/2019Kevin P. McLaughlin Freeman Exposition, LLC Regular Pension 10/2019William T. McWhinnie Marr Scaffolding Co. Regular Pension 11/2019Larry Mendonca Capitol Waste Services Statutory Pension 01/2020Gail J. Michalski L.P. Heating Oil Partners Regular Pension 01/2020Robert J. Miranda Testa Corp Statutory Pension 10/2019Douglas M. Mitchell National Express Corp. Statutory Pension 11/2019Samuel C. Modes Metrobus Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019Donald P. Morris DHL Express (USA Inc.) Disability Pension 02/2020Scott H. Munroe Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019Nancy J. Murdock United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 10/2019


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Michael F. Murray Boston Sand & Gravel Co. Early Retirement Pension 10/2019Michael E. Myers United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Jean Nabose, Jr. United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 06/2019Gary W. Nazzaro United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020John D. Nee, Jr. New England Motion Picture/TV Regular Pension 11/2019Russell D. Nichols Star Market Companies, Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Stephen M. Norton DHL Express (USA Inc) Statutory Pension 12/2019Patrick J. O’Brien YRC, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020John F. O’Brien, Jr. Aramark Uniform & Career App. Statutory Pension 09/2019John R. Orlandi Global Experience Specialists Disability Pension 01/2020Joseph V. Palazzo, Jr. Manfi Leasing Corp. Statutory Pension 11/2019Bryant A. Panora New England Millwork, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 07/2019Michael A. Pelissier Manfi Leasing Corp. Regular Pension 10/2019Julio M. Pereira Catalano Bros Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2019Dean G. Perkins United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019Edmund E. Petit, Jr. Plymouth Rock Trans Corp. Statutory Pension 12/2019Mary D. Pitts United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019Wallace E. Porter, Jr. DHL Express (USA INC) Statutory Pension 09/2019Keith T. Power Sheehan Pipe Line Const. Co. Statutory Pension 11/2019Robert W. Powers Romanow, Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Ronald Raymond United Parcel Service, Inc. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020Salvatore Reid Monarch Food Service Statutory Pension 10/2019James D. Reynolds United Parcel Service, Inc. Disability Pension 10/2019Stephen M. Ribeiro National Express Corp. Early Retirement Pension 11/2019Jerome E. Richardson Manfi Leasing Corp. Early Retirement Pension 01/2020John J. Riley Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Karl F. Robash Veterans Transportation, LLC. Statutory Pension 11/2019Kerry M. Roberts Hop Energy, LLC Statutory Pension 10/2019Antonio Rodrigues Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. Statutory Pension 11/2019Thomas J. Rose Waste Management of Boston Statutory Pension 12/2019Daniel E. Ryan, Sr. Manfi Leasing Corp. Statutory Pension 01/2020Gregory Saluti BFI/Allied Waste Ind., Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Gary A. Salvati Weymouth Art Leather Statutory Pension 02/2020Antonio J. Santos Bay State Produce Co. Statutory Pension 10/2019Vincent Schettino, Jr. Laidlaw Waste Systems Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019David J. Schmitt YRC, Inc. Regular Pension 01/2020Peter A. Serra DHL Express (USA, Inc.) Disability Pension 03/2020Michael A. Sheehan Leaseways Deliveries Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019Robert Sheehan Romanow, Inc. Statutory Pension 09/2019Thomas C. Sica St. Johnsbury Trkg Co. Inc. Statutory Pension 01/2020Daniel L. Simmons DHL Express (USA Inc.) Regular Pension 11/2019Melissa L. Smith DHL Express (USA INC) Disability Pension 10/2019James W. Smith United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 01/2020Richard F. Sousa United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 12/2019George H. Sullivan Star Market Companies, Inc. Statutory Pension 03/2020Robert A. Thibodeau United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 11/2019Allen J. Travassos Capitol Waste Services Statutory Pension 01/2020Jay S. Triandafilou Perini/Kiewit/Cashman Statutory Pension 12/2019Christopher R. Troisi DHL Express (USA, Inc.) Regular Pension 02/2020Michael P. Tucker SPEDX Statutory Pension 02/2020Mark A. Valliant Costa Fruit & Produce Co. Disability Pension 08/2019Charles M. Vella Manfi Leasing Corp. Regular Pension 11/2019Richard J. Vraibel New England Motion Picture/TV Disability Pension 01/2020Scott Wentworth Manfi Leasing Corp. Early Retirement Pension 09/2019Francis M. Whealan Manfi Leasing Corp. Early Retirement Pension 09/2019Calvin C. Williams United Parcel Service, Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019Michael D. Wood New England Motion Picture/TV Partial Pension 01/2020Robert A. Wood Purity Supreme, Inc. Statutory Pension 01/2020Robert F. Zahn Atlas Personnel, Inc. Statutory Pension 10/2019Paul R. Zupofska Manfi Leasing Corp. Regular Pension 01/2020


Above: Autism Gala Co-Chair Trish DiSilva, President O'Brien, PJ Foti, and Autism Gala Co-Chair Tom Mari at the Harley Raffle drawing.

Left: President O’Brien watches as PJ Foti picks the winning raffle ticket.

Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala Rescheduled to January 23, 2021

SAVE THE NEW DATE!

On March 11, we made the difficult decision to reschedule the 13th annual Teamsters Local 25 Autism Gala due to COVID-19. The safety and well-being of our members and guests is always

the utmost concern.

We look forward to coming together on January 23, 2021 to unite for autism and celebrate the wonderful autism organiza-tions we work with!

Here’s what you need to know:

• If you already purchased tickets online or at the hall, you do not need to do anything. Those tickets will still be valid on January 23, 2021

• Tickets are still $60 and include dinner stations, select hosted beer and wine, live bands and fun surprises

• You can purchase tickets or learn more at our website: www.teamsterslocal25autism.com

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RAFFLED OFFWinning a Harley at any time is great; but being able to drive it off the showroom floor into the springtime weather is even better! After we rescheduled the gala, we decided to still raffle the bike this spring. On May 1, we chose the winner of the 2020 Harley-Davidson. 10-year-old Phillip Joseph “PJ” Foti helped President Sean O’Brien choose the winner. Congratulations to Paul Sim-mons, a Teamsters Local 25 member at Manfi Leasing. Paul has worked for Manfi since 2018.

Thank you to everyone who supported the cause with a raffle ticket. Nearly 500 raffle tickets were sold.


Name Company Times/Gallons Name Company Times/Gallons

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od B

ank

Bruce Allen General Public 1 0.125

Jeffrey Altbush General Public 3 0.375

Paul Amoroso Retired 64 8

Ronie Arora General Public 1 0.125

Tino Ascoli UPS 1 0.125

John Aylward Retired 3 0.375

Fred Baker Retired 15 1.875

Julie Block Teamstercare - Chelmsford 1 0.125

Warren Boisvert Retired 66 8.25

Jerry Bolton Retired 81 10.125

Robert Bradley Movie Division 13 1.625

Leo Breen Retired 11 1.375

Patrick Brooks Trade Shows 1 0.125

Jonathan Card General Public 1 0.125

Jacqueline Carli General Public 4 0.5

Robert Carney YRC 48 6

Jeffrey Carter General Public 1 0.125

Jim Chaput New Penn 7 0.875

Yuchu Chen General Public 1 0.125

Emily Cummings General Public 4 0.5

Nilton Jose Dasilva General Public 16 2

Francis Daxberger North East Electrical 5 0.625

Dana DeMatteo General Public 5 0.625

Victor DeMatteo General Public 1 0.125

Chileira DeSousa General Public 1 0.125

Janna Donohue General Public 3 0.375

Susan Dow UPS Chelmsford 1 0.125

Jessica Drago General Public 19 2.375

Stephen Drago Stop & Shop 94 11.75

Christopher Enokian DiSilva Trans. 1 0.125

Vaughan Enokian Jack Cooper Transport 2 0.25

Ellen Evers General Public 7 0.875

Antonetle Fernandez General Public 26 3.25

Kathy Flanagan General Public 7 0.875

Jack Flynn Retired 1 0.125

John Flynn Retired 2 0.25

Doug Francey Atlantic Plant Maintenance 47 5.875

Gregg Gigg Retired 55 6.875

John Gillis UPS 3 0.375

Kelly Gray General Public 1 0.125

Hilary Green General Public 1 0.125

Robert Gregoire DHL 42 5.25

Leo Henry Movie Division 1 0.125

Justin Holmes Trade Show Div./Movies 4 0.5

Eugene Hurley YRC 67 8.375

Eugene Irwin Massport 1 0.125

Joan Kelleher General Public 12 1.5

Ann Marie Kelly Local 25 12 1.5

Kevin Kelly General Public 8 1

Michael Kimball UPS 43 5.375

Nathan Krauss Retired 1 0.125

Paul Lacey YRC 19 2.375

Kirstin Lick General Public 1 0.125

Rocco Longo General Public 7 0.875

Jennifer Loveless General Public 6 0.75

Jim MacInnis Retired 34 4.25

Brian Macleod Shaughnessy & Ahern 38 4.75

Paul Mannix Joint Venture 15 1.875

Elias Martinez General Public 6 0.75

J. Peter McGrath General Public 16 2

Mike McGrath Retired 91 11.375

Richard McMurtry UPS - Norwood 57 7.125

Maria Melchionno General Public 7 0.875

Michael Menchin Trade Shows 1 0.125

John J Murphy Retired 212 26.5

Roger Newcomb Jr. MS Walker 19 2.375

Jennifer O'Brien General Public 7 0.875

Pauline O'Brien General Public 4 0.5

Jane O'Neil General Public 1 0.125

Mark Pagliaro City of Newton 17 2.125

Alexia Pagones General Public 1 0.125

Meredith Parkinson General Public 1 0.125

Valerie Polk General Public 4 0.5

Deborah Puglisi General Public 1 0.125

Ron Raymond Retired 71 8.875

Gabriel Reyes Beacon Sales 2 0.25

Paula Rochucel UPS - Lynnfield 1 0.125

Leslie Russell Teamsterscare 1 0.125

Todd Sawngo General Public 7 0.875

Jason Sawyer General Public 2 0.25

Steven Sbardella General Public 1 0.125

Alexandre Scheffer Movie Division 1 0.125

Paul Sharpe Retiree 130 16.25

Drew Smith General Public 17 2.125

Frank Sullivan Retiree 1 0.125

Anthony Tadros General Public 1 0.125

Reese Thornton Freeman 1 0.125

Amanda Tramont General Public 3 0.375

Charles Vaughn Retired 82 10.25

Michael Wahlen General Public 1 0.125

Stephanie Welch General Public 3 0.375

Ed Welch, Jr. Trade Shows 11 1.375

Derek Wheeler General Public 1 0.125

Alec Wittschiebe General Public 1 0.125


MemoriamIn

Name Company Name Company Edward L. Addision, Jr. Delivery Corp.

Allen F. Andrews Champion Expo.

Stephen E. Angier City of Cambridge - DPW

James J. Arlock, Jr. Aggregate Industries

Damon S. Bakas Lechmere

Robert Barrows Signal Delivery

Salvatore Basile SCA Services

James A. Bassi Movie Division

Paul E. Bernardo O.B. Hill

Roland J. Bourgeois Town of Waltham

Michael D. Burchell Central Artery

Victor J. Cafasso Rodes & Sons

Edward Camara Ferrera & Sons, Inc.

Lawrence D. Campbell Joint Venture

Ernie W.F. Carlino Stop & Shop

William R. Carrabino, Jr. UPS

Arthur W. Caterino, Jr. USF Red Star

William T. Clarke Marlboro City Taxi

Edward T. Creelman Freeman

David J. Cronin Boston Sand & Gravel

Albert G. Deldotto Brockway-Smith

Michael Delp U.S. Food Service

Paul Delsolia Preston Trucking

Charles M. Denehy Preston Trucking

Donald Devine Standard Uniform

Ronald J. DiPerri Veritiv Operating Company

Cosmo DiRusso, Jr. St. Johnsbury Trucking

Mary G. Donovan Jordan Marsh

Richard A. Doyle St. Johnsbury

Gaspare Drago, Jr. APA Transport

Douglas D. Drinan Pennsylvania Trucking

Kenneth Duffy Jaques Plymouth Rock Trans.

William C. Dukeshire Waltham Lumber

Henry J. Enrikaitis USF Red Star

Kenneth R. Farnell USF Red Star/ Movie Division

Richard A. Feist Leaseway Deliveries

Marc J. Gautreau UPS

Constantine Georgakopoulus Kraft

Arthur M. Getsick Sharp Air Freight

Edmond E. Gianetti W.J. Hill, Inc.

Mary Lou Grady Bradlees

Hugh D. Hamilton Coastal Oil

Wayne Harris Joint Venture

Lawrence E. Heafey U.S. Food Service

Jay Hendrix Stop & Shop

Francis P. Hernon Frank Curry Co.

David J. Hogan The Boston Herald

Leo F. Horan Cooper-Jarrett

Gary F. Johansen Boston Herald

John Karampelas Interstate Brands Corp.

Douglas J. Kelso UPS

Paul M. Kerr Star Market

William V. Lavelle The Boston Herald

Ernest Linscott Brinks

Brian C. Little Stop & Shop

Ernest F. Lombard UPS

John E. Maloney Aggregate Industries

Gemma E. Manning Weymouth Art Leather

Richard Martell Trade Show Division

Peter T. McDonnell Saxon Paper

William J. McGowan, Jr. DLS, Inc.

David J. McWhinnie Marr Rigging

Dennis W. Miller DHL/Airborne Express

Robert J. Moore Trade Show Division

Edward B. Moynihan Sears

Arthur F. Murphy APA Transport

Michael E. Muzyka Marcus Dairy

Robert E. Nadolny The Boston Globe

Albert A. Nicotera Benson Goss Fuels

Gerald T. O'Brien Crown Service

Keith A. Orr Coastal Oil

Frank Paolini Wheeler Dart Express

Frederick J. Perry, Jr. Local 82

Edwin Pothier Drake Motor Lines

Francis J. Pyne Bulk Transport Service

Gerald R. Reddish Freeman

Jose Rivera Stop & Shop

John A. Roos Signal Delivery

Michael J. Rosemond Trade Show Division

Michael W. Rowell BFI

James E. Russell Local 82 Spare

Henry C. Sarno, Jr. SCA Services

Donald Seymour Bird & Son

William F. Smith Boston Sand & Gravel

Joseph C. Theroux A&P Tea Co.

Dennis J. Therriault Movie Division

Ronald R. Tramonte APA Transport

Kenneth A. Twigg Manfi Leasing Corp.

Julio N. Valenzuela Allied Waste

Hessie Waterhouse Gilchrist Co.

Charles E. Welsh USF Red Star

Richard Whitehouse, Jr. USF Red Star

Russell P. Williams, Jr. Coles Express

George F. Winters, Jr. Massport

The Teamsters Local 25 Retirees Chapter kicked off the new decade with our first meeting on Thursday, January 9. After

regular business, Kevin Reino, Regional Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Social Security Administration, addressed members. He pro-vided a general review of social security and financial trends, and then engaged members in a question and answer session.

President Conti reported on the Teamsters Local 25 Holiday Toy Drive, and thanked the retirees for helping to raise more than $100,000 in donations and toys for local families. He also reminded members about the annual Autism Gala on March 21 (rescheduled to January 23, 2021 due to the coronavirus).

As the meeting came to a close and retirees said their goodbyes, little did we know it would be the last time we would meet for the foreseeable future. On March 10, Governor Baker declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus. In the next few months, everything seemed to be cancelled: the Autism Gala, our April meeting, the March, April and May Local 25 membership meetings and blood drives, weekly RAFT meetings and so many personal occasions like graduations and sporting events.

On behalf of the retiree chapter, we would like to thank President O’Brien and the executive board for keeping members informed during this unprecedented time through monthly video reports. You can find them on the Teamsters Boston Facebook page. We’d also like to recognize the many Teamsters Local 25 members that have been working long hours to keep our region running. You have shown

everyone what it means to be a member of Teamsters Local 25.

With no Local 25 membership meeting in May, we were not able to publicly congratulate this year’s Retiree Chapter Scholarship Recipient, Helena Stamatakis. Helena is the granddaughter of Thomas Bailey, Tradeshows. She is a graduate of South High Community School in Worcester and will enter Curry College this fall. Congratulations Helena!

On a very sad note, Genevieve, wife of Vice President Bill Grubbs, passed away on March 30 after a lengthy illness. Our

condolences continue to be with Bill, his son Bill and wife Jeanne, and the entire Grubbs family.

As of this writing, we do not have any scheduled events for the chapter. We will inform members by postcard of our next breakfast meeting.

HAVE A SAFE AND HEALTHY SUMMER!

25Joe ContiPresident

Chuck DurfeeSecretary-Treasurer

Bill GrubbsVice President

TeamstersLocal 25

Retiree Chapter

Retiree News

Retiree’s Corner

to join the Retiree Chapter Yearly dues are $20 and include

three breakfast meetings per year (January, April and October). Members’ grandchildren are eligible to apply for

the Local 25 Retiree College Scholarship awarded annually in May.

To learn more call 617-241-8825 ext. 267

Greetings from your Retirees Chapter!


Congratulations to the 2020 Retiree Chapter Scholarship Recipient Helena Stamatakis, pictured

here with her grandfather Thomas Bailey, Tradeshows.


Thomas NassonRecording-Secretary

Kevin LallyTrustee

Herb AndrewsTrustee

Thomas (TD) DowningTrustee

Fred Baker, Frank Pagliaro and Peter Montalto

Kevin Reino, Regional Public Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Social Security Administration, addressed members at the January breakfast meeting.

Marilyn Mastascusa and Alice Pagliaro

Bob Fino, John Tello, Joe Hayes, John Regal, Reggie Wells and Larry Libby

WELCOME ABOARD!

Billy Wilfred Valliant

Robert E. Ullven

Marilyn Altbush (Macleod)

Salvatore Militello

Mark A. Carnello

Mary Ellen Litchfield

Stephen Maloney

Frank Fitzgerald

George D. (Doug) Francey

John Aylward

James Lamie

Thomas Joseph Bailey

Artur A. Butler

Michael A. Azzolino

Mark Grand

Ernest Burl

Patricia (Trish) Kosiorek

Patrick J. O’BrienJoe Conti and Joe Evans

THANK YOU

Due to the generosity of

Teamsters Local 25 members,

companies and friends,

our 2019 Holiday Toy Drive

raised more than $114,000

and delivered hundreds

of toys to local children.Above, from left: Laura and Olivia Cafarelli, Christopher, Deanna and Mark Staniul, Randy Rocca, Doug Kinsman, Charlene Young-Reno, Mike Halley, Bill Reno, Jaclyn Sullivan and Joe Conti

Left: Teamsters Local 25 leaders and members delivered toys to the Medford Family Network. From left: Bernadette Kennedy of MFN, Larry Parks, John Byrnes, John Howard, President Sean O’Brien, Vice President/BA Steve South, Mike Ford, co-chair Joe Conti, Bob McAllister, Marie Cassidy from MFN, and co-chair Mike Halley

Right, from left: Greg Dodd, Joe Conti, Mike Halley and Doug Kinsman

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