Mar/Apr 2015

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Mar/Apr 2015

MARCH/APRIL 2015
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October 31, 2014
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GMP FISCAL REPORT
FOR YEAR ENDING
March / April 2015
Volume 65 · Number 2
ISSN # 1065-1640 / U.S.P.S. No. 215-300
An official publication of The Glass, Molders, Pottery,
Plastics & Allied Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC
Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC
608 East Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. 19063
610-565-5051 · GMPIU@gmpiu.org
Copyright 2015 by Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers, AFL-CIO, CLC.
All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without
the written consent of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers.
BRUCE R. SMITH
International President
DONALD SEAL
International Secretary-Treasurer
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
RICKEY HUNTER
Vice President
Published at 4801 Viewpoint Place, Cheverly, MD 20781, by the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics
& Allied Workers. Postage paid at Media, PA, and additional mailing offices. All Correspondence
to HORIZONS should be sent to: 608 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.
BRENDA SCOTLAND
Vice President
JERRY L. COTTON
Vice President
608 East Baltimore Pike
In this Issue:
Media, PA 19063
President Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2014 Year End Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–20
Young Workers meet in Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–27
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Executive Director-Canada
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and become more environmentally
conscious, we are offering
HORIZONS online by visiting
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Canada
CLAUDE BEAUDIN
Director of Research and Education
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
BRUNO CYR
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Change of Address — Please use above address or email and include the following information:
• Name
• Social Security Number
• New Address
• Union Number
• Effective Date
• Are You a Retiree?
• Your Signature
DONALD CARTER
RICHARD BAUMCRATZ
EDWARD BEDOCS
BENNETT SALLEMI
LARRY HARRIS
DEATH BENEFIT DUES
PETE JACKS
In the event you leave employment seeking permanent and total disability, YOU MUST CONTINUE
PAYING YOUR DEATH BENEFIT DUES until such time as permanent and total disability status is
established. As a general rule, disability determination routinely takes from 6 to 8 months. Please inform
our office of such status and any overpayments will be refunded.
KIM MCNEIL
Do not permit your DEATH BENEFIT DUES to become delinquent over 90 days. All GMP members are
responsible for making payments to maintain death benefit eligibility. All early retirees are responsible
for payment to age 65. If you are self-paying, indicate your local union number and forward your check to:
Donald Seal, GMP Int’l. Secretary-Treasurer
608 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063
Persons wishing to report a death or discuss the death benefit may call the Death Benefit
Department at 610-565-5051 ext. 221. Remember to update your beneficiary
card as needed. The beneficiary of record is solely entitled to the Death Benefit.
All claims must be filed within five (5) years of death.
MATTHEW MCCARTY
INTERNATIONAL
REPRESENTATIVES
MARK SINGLETON
DAVID HOFFMAN
STACEY ANDERSEN
THOMAS GALLAGHER
EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE TPIP
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Bruce R. Smith
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
All of us must be
involved in identifying
and eliminating
unsafe conditions
and hazards in
the workplace.
he “Free Trade” advocates are at it again. Twenty one years ago NAFTA was
enacted. NAFTA is blamed for destroying over a half a million American
manufacturing jobs and lowering U.S. wages. Unfortunately, American
manufacturers used NAFTA to threaten to move American jobs to lower-wage
countries that benefit from NAFTA if American workers negotiate too hard for
improvements in wages and benefits. Despite the best intentions of those who
draft and support “free trade” deals, these types of trade deals simply don’t
preserve or create American or Canadian jobs. Their main accomplishment is to
make it easier for firms to invest offshore and to increase corporate influence over
the global economy. American and Canadian workers do not benefit.
The Transpacific Trade and Investment Partnership (TPIP) is the latest so-called
“free trade” deal. TPIP involves the US and the European Union. Amongst the
objectives this “free trade” deal is intended to accomplish is to make it easier for
EU companies to export products to the US and to win government contracts.
Like NAFTA before it, this deal is unlikely to help our GMP membership or other
working families in the U.S. and Canada. These types of trade deals have not
and will not lead to more jobs and a better economy. So what can you do to help
prevent the TPIP from passing? First, educate yourself about the impact of “free
trade” deals on our economy and then spread the word about how these agreements have not worked for us and how they adversely impact American workers.
Second, and most important, contact your elected representatives in Congress and
ask them to oppose “fast track” or TPA legislation, which is the mechanism that
would cram this bad deal through Congress.
IT’S OUR JOB TO FIGHT FOR SAFE JOBS
E
very year on April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers’ Memorial
Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job. On this day
we honor those workers by renewing our efforts to achieve safer workplaces
and to call on our country to fulfill the promise of safe jobs for all.
The GMP works jointly with our employers through health and safety committees
to identify and eliminate job hazards, ensure appropriate employee training and
provide a recognized mechanism for employees to properly challenge any and all
unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Despite these efforts, unsafe conditions
and hazards remain in the workplace, causing our members to be injured and
made ill from work. In order to reduce or eliminate unnecessary workplace injuries
and illnesses, all of us must be involved in identifying and eliminating unsafe conditions and hazards in the workplace. We should see to it that effective work practice
programs are instituted to guard against hazards before an employee is injured or
becomes ill. The establishment of effective and comprehensive health and safety
programs that enlist participation from workers and their union to address hazards
and unsafe conditions can and do work to get problems fixed.
It’s our job to continue this fight for safe jobs and we must work hard to implement
comprehensive health and safety programs that find and eliminate unsafe workplace
conditions that cause injuries and illness to our members. SAFE JOBS SAVE LIVES.
March / April 2015 1
FISCAL REPORT
GLASS, MOLDERS,
POTTERY, PLASTICS
& ALLIED WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
AFL-CIO, CLC
GMP BOARD OF AUDITS MEETS
T
HE GMP BOARD OF AUDITS met in February to review the International
Union’s Finances for the fiscal year ending October 31st, 2014. Pictured
below is (L-R; sitting) Johnnie Bartley, Financial Secretary Local Union 40,
Steve Schmillen, Audit Committee Chairperson and President of Local Union
140 and Charles McIntyre of Local Union 17. (Pictured Standing L-R) GMP
International Secretary-Treasurer Donald H. Seal, Alda Barnes, President of
Local Union 108 and GMP President Bruce R. Smith.
2 GMP Horizons
February 19, 2015
TO: All Members of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers
International Union (AFL-CIO, CLC)
Greetings:
This issue of the HORIZONS magazine contains the Fiscal Report of the GMP
International Union for the year ending October 31, 2014.
The International Union leadership is committed to handle the organization’s
financial resources prudently and act with determination on behalf of our
membership. Through a constant review of expenditures, it is our goal to maintain
and operate in a fiscally responsible way. By acting prudently, we are able to
continually meet our obligations and serve our membership to the fullest, as you
expect and deserve. Your dues monies have been and will continue to be used
wisely. The Officers and staff of the GMP International Union thank you, the
members, for your continued support.
In solidarity, I remain
Sincerely & Fraternally,
BRS:clc
Bruce R. Smith
International President
4 GMP Horizons
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SALEM, NJ
HIBBING, MN
DELHI, ON
21
21B
*23B
TORONTO, ON
PEVELY, MO
SHELBYVILLE, IN
TOANO, VA
LANCASTER, PA
GAS CITY, IN
*28B
30
32
33
36
37
BROCKWAY, PA
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO
28
58
GARDENA, CA
19
20
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
40
CRESTON, IA
17B
*25
351
MODESTO, CA
17
92
90
181
519
192
123
104
29
35
80
260
609
156
ANDERSON, SC
15
24
GRAFTON, WI
225
124
51
14B
KEOKUK, IA
WINCHESTER, IN
MILLVILLE, NJ
7
14
5
MILWAUKEE, WI
96
SALEM, NJ
*6
6B
9B
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177
68
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ELLWOOD CITY, PA
OAKLAND, CA
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63
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46
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38B
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL
HAMILTON, OH
ALBERTVILLE, AL
WINCHESTER, IN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ATLANTA, GA
BESSEMER, AL
EDINBORO, PA
TOLEDO, OH
TYLER, TX
PORT ALLEGANY, PA
CHATTANOOGA, TN
SANTA CLARA, CA
DEFIANCE, OH
SEATTLE, WA
LONDON, ON
HENRYETTA, OK
PITTSBURGH, PA
COLUMBUS, OH
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
NEWARK, NJ
BETHEL, CT
ERIE, PA
MARION, IN
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112
10
312
120
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217
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Article 20, Paragraph 23.
Three members, in good
standing in the Local Union
shall be appointed by the
Local Union President as a
Local Union Auditing Committee whose duty it shall be
to audit the accounts of the
Local Financial SecretaryTreasurer and render a full
and correct report to the
Local Union semi-annually.
Paragraph 24. In the event
of discrepancies or shortages found in any audit, it
shall be the responsibility of
the Local Union Auditing
Committee to report them
to the International Union.
The International Union
shall assign an International
Union Auditor to investigate
the matter further and upon
completion of said investigation the International
President shall take whatever
action he deems necessary.
Paragraph 25. This Local
Union Auditing Committee
shall meet as soon possible
after receipt of the annual
report of the International
Secretary-Treasurer, and shall
compare the accounts of the
Local Union Officers with
the figures appearing in the
annual report, and to the
Local Union whether or not
the figures agree.
Paragraph 26. All Auditing
Committee reports shall be
made in writing and placed
in the minutes of the Local
Union Recording Secretary
and a copy of the annual
audit sent to the International
Secretary-Treasurer on forms
furnished for this purpose by
the International Union.
STATISTICAL – ANNUAL PERIOD ENDING 10/31/2014
DUTIES
150
JACKSONVILLE, FL
DUNKIRK, IN
MIDLAND, GA
NEW BRIGHTON, PA
ATLANTA, GA
BERLIN, NJ
ELMIRA, NY
ZANESVILLE, OH
CONNELLSVILLE, PA
CAMBRIDGE, ON
BROCKWAY, PA
PORTLAND, OR
BALTIMORE, MD
91
96
98
*99
101
103
*104
105
107
108
110
112
113
160
MAYWOOD, CA
CHICAGO, IL
137
PORTLAND, OR
STREATOR, IL
OAKLAND, CA
OAKLAND, CA
139B
140
141
*142
138
210
GLENSHAW, PA
*134
51
25
113
119
304
Closed
150
JONESBORO, AR
EAST GREENVILLE, PA
132
51
304
240
109
42
10
678
91
91
16
64
151
307
68
65
61
83
8
130
300
161
110
*131
Portland, OR
ALTOONA, PA
130
SHAKOPEE, MN
*129
129B
MILWAUKEE, WI
WINCHESTER, IN
*123
TERRE HAUTE, IN
NEENAH, WI
121B
127B
DUNKIRK, IN
121
*125B
LINCOLN, IL
117
RICHLAND CENTER, WI
24
DANVILLE, VA
113B
239
SEATTLE, WA
87
89
47
38
SANTA ANA, CA
BIRMINGHAM, AL
*81
61
279
85B
DELMAR, NY
77
58
38
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PORT ALLEGANY, PA
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109
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91
91
115
57
151
307
66
65
61
83
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24
130
300
180
110
239
114
47
61
279
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STREATOR, IL
WINNIPEG, MB
FLORENCE, KY
TRACY, CA
ZANESVILLE, OH
ELMIRA, NY
172
*174
*174B
176
*177
178
180
BRADENTON, FL
UHRICHSVILLE, OH
MADISON, AL
CLEBURNE, TX
*208
210
*214
216
HENDERSON, NC
BURLINGTON, WI
LIGONIER, IN
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
ETOWAH, TN
222
226
229
231B
232
DES PLAINES, IL
CROOKSVILLE, OH
207A
WACO, TX
LAPEL, IN
207
220
ATLANTA, GA
204
*221
CHAMBERSBURG, PA
201B
BALTIMORE, MD
WAXAHACHIE, TX
201
MILLVILLE, NJ
CHANUTE, KS
195
198
218
MUSKOGEE, OK
193
*219
CONNELLSVILLE, PA
WILSON, NC
188
BELLEVILLE, IL
MILFORD, MA
169
182B
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
168
OAKLAND, CA
DOLTON, IL
*164B
166
ZANESVILLE, OH
HOWARD,OH
SALEM, NJ
157
159
WHEELING, WV
152
164
BERLIN, NJ
MANKATO, MN
LO
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CA
145
142B
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LO NIO
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170
14
275
275
219
64
60
233
72
278
218
148
48
42
154
73
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285
34
178
250
110
146
175
107
348
66
128
9
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173
137
386
570
10
17
30
80
10
94
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259
286
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110
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188
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133
110
WACO, TX
ATHENS, GA
CEDAR GROVE, WI
KENDALLVILLE, IN
259
260
261
262
LANCASTER, PA
COLUMBUS, OH
SPOKANE, WA
SPARTANBURG, SC
ZANESVILLE, OH
MACUNGIE, PA
CLARION, PA
MANITOWOC, WI
REEDSVILLE, WV
287
*288
289
291
292
295
*297
301
302
LONGVIEW, TX
MILL CREEK, OK
HOUSTON, TX
283
*286
IONE, CA
279
*284
GREENVILLE, PA
BOYER, PA
273
*275
KAUKAUNA, WI
WASHINGTON, PA
271
*272
DUBUQUE, IA
48
NASHUA, NH
*263B
273
MADERA, CA
93
281
Closed
7
87
58
400
Closed
165
49
88
112
Closed
3
92
11
28
109
15
28
25
85
167
453
*254
BROOKVILLE, PA
247
257B
NEWARK, OH
244
24
311
EAST PALESTINE, OH
241
36
ATLANTA, GA
HAMBURG, PA
*240
126
208
RUSTON, LA
SAPULPA, OK
*239
148
253
BOYERTOWN, PA
238B
R
BE
220
*251
HAZLETON, PA
237
ANNISTON, AL
FAIRBURN, GA
*236
92
SHAWNEE, OH
CIRCLEVILLE, OH
235
246
96
249
WARNER ROBINS, GA
*234
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CA
233B
LO
L
CA N
LO NIO
U
SH
IP
TO
EM
96
95
M
93
266
8
87
58
400
165
49
88
150
3
92
11
28
109
16
110
154
188
33
273
377
28
25
120
167
437
24
36
208
126
148
220
92
246
L
TA
R
BE
S
EM
PL
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
ED
M
0
15
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
126
OY
EM
R
BE
S
L
D
AI
TO
F
0
6
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
6
0
0
0
3
0
0
7
0
0
25
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
OF
TA
P
LA
PR
T
EN
IC
BU
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Poor
Poor
Poor
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Good
ES
SI
N
S
ES
C
D
ON
IT
NS
ON
NI
L U GS
A
C IN
LO EE T
M
1st Thur
2nd Thur
3rd Mon
Mthly
Last Tue
2nd Tue
1st Thur
2nd Wed
1st Sat
2nd Tue
1st Wed
2nd Mon
Mthly
3rd Thur
1st Mon
3rd Sat
1st Mon
2nd Fri
4th Thur
3rd Mon
3rd Thur
1st Wed
2nd Thur
3rd Tue
4th Tue
1st Mon
2nd Fri
2nd Tue
2nd Fri
4th Sun
4th Wed
4th Tue
4th Tue
2nd Sun
IO
*483
459
*454
446
*437
429
*422
421
419
*417
412
*395
387
*384
380
*376
*375
372
368
366B
*366
365
*360
359
343
*342
*339
337
*333
332
328
324
316B
314
304B
304
L
CA N
LO NIO
U
N
EM
25
94
86
134
70
140
65
41
700
106
232
39
50
48
10
439
282
114
69
51
39
36
22
250
71
124
75
18
29
33
42
186
81
18
572
3
M
* Data compiled from other sources
ST. JEAN, PQ
WATERLOO, IA
POTTSVILLE, PA
WOODSTOCK, ON
LACROSSE, WI
LUFKIN, TX
HAZLETON, PA
MUSKEGON, MI
NEWELL, WV
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
KALAMAZOO, MI
MONROE, GA
SPARTANBURG, SC
LISBON, OH
MINERVA, OH
COLUMBIA, PA
QUARRYVILLE, PA
NEVADA, MO
UTICA, NY
WEATHERLY, PA
TORONTO, ON
MAHONINGTOWN, PA
CALGARY, AB
FAIRFIELD, IA
MINSTER, OH
QUEBEC
IBERVILLE, PQ
WASHINGTON, PA
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
NEW GLASGOW, NS
CHESTER, WV
ANNISTON, AL
MICHIGAN CITY, IN
HEBRON, OH
BLOSSBURG, PA
CAREY, OH
LO
O
TI
CA
R
BE
SH
IP
TO
3
M
EM
25
94
86
134
70
140
65
41
700
106
232
39
393
48
11
439
282
114
67
46
39
46
22
250
71
124
75
20
29
0
42
186
81
18
572
L
TA
R
BE
S
EM
PL
0
0
0
0
0
1
ED
M
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
120
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
OY
EM
R
BE
S
L
D
AI
TO
F
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
3
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
OF
TA
P
LA
PR
T
EN
IC
BU
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Poor
Fair
Fair
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Fair
Poor
Fair
Poor
Good
Fair
Good
ES
SI
N
S
ES
C
NS
ON
NI
L U GS
A
C IN
LO EE T
M
1st Mon
1st Sat
3rd Wed
3rd Wed
3rd Wed
IO
2nd Tue
3rd Sat
2nd Wed
Mthly
2nd Fri
3rd Sun
1st Wed
1st Thur
As Needed
BiMthly
1st Tue
Mthly
3rd Tue
4th Wed
1st Wed
Quarterly
1st Wed
2nd Mon
2nd Thur
Mthly
4th Wk
2nd Fri
3rd Mon
As Needed
IT
3 x per year
D
ON
5X
6
6B
ES
405
29,886
—
—
—
—
84,427
24
—
STREATOR, IL
17,242
5
—
17,247
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
SALEM, NJ
29,556
—
—
29,556
72
—
TO
IN
T’
LD
UE
ON
CA
TI
LAURENS, SC – closed 8/98
O
RE THE
CE R
IP
TS
—
84,427
D
DU E AT
ES H
29,481
ELLWOOD CITY, PA
TA
L
OAKLAND, CA
S
F
A N EE S
D ,S
M UP
IS P
C. L I
3
W
CA IT H
RD DR
S AW
AL
2
2B
LO
L
UN OCA
IO L
N
INCOME – FISCAL YEAR ENDING 10/31/2014
MILWAUKEE, WI
43,880
—
74
43,954
—
—
MILLVILLE, NJ
20,502
—
74
20,576
—
—
9B
KEOKUK, IA
58,920
—
—
58,920
22
—
14
WINCHESTER, IN
96,896
8
20
96,924
182
—
GRAFTON, WI
11,720
—
—
11,720
—
—
ANDERSON, SC
72,299
—
—
72,299
24
—
7
14B
15
15Z
—
—
—
—
24
—
17
MODESTO, CA
CHATTANOOGA, TN – closed 10/91
277,860
3
1,328
279,191
2,322
—
17B
CRESTON, IA
117,045
—
45
117,090
—
—
19
GARDENA, CA
159,437
10
222
159,669
24
—
20
NO. KANSAS CITY, MO
17,720
—
—
17,720
—
—
21
SALEM, NJ
24,310
—
536
24,846
478
—
—
21B
HIBBING, MN
39,520
—
—
39,520
—
23B
DELHI, ON. CANADA
3,889
—
87
3,976
20
—
25
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
11,453
—
428
11,881
—
—
28
28B
BROCKWAY, PA
47,765
—
74
47,839
118
—
TORONTO, ON. CANADA
53,020
—
—
53,020
36
—
—
30
PEVELY, MO
72,797
—
33
72,830
350
32
SHELBYVILLE, IN
247,184
—
—
247,184
246
—
33
TOANO, VA
87,731
—
198
87,929
24
—
36
LANCASTER, PA
44,630
—
259
44,889
72
—
37
GAS CITY, IN
40,787
—
—
40,787
24
—
38
MARION, IN
20,749
—
—
20,749
274
—
—
38B
ERIE, PA
4,467
—
—
4,467
—
39B
BETHEL, CT
9,461
—
—
9,461
—
—
39X
EL MONTE, CA – closed 9/06
—
—
—
—
70
—
28,710
—
—
28,710
68
—
—
5
—
5
72
—
40
40X
42
NEWARK, NJ
ALTON, IL – closed 4/92
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
110,309
22
897
111,228
374
—
45B
COLUMBUS, OH
337,767
—
1,480
339,247
145
—
46
PITTSBURGH, PA
5,661
—
—
5,661
24
—
48
HENRYETTA, OK
140,632
5
148
140,785
90
—
49
LONDON, ON. CANADA
48,600
—
—
48,600
—
—
50
SEATTLE, WA
39,052
—
148
39,200
24
—
51
DEFIANCE, OH
246,448
—
—
246,448
456
—
52
SANTA CLARA, CA
92,499
—
260
92,759
138
—
53
CHATTANOOGA, TN
10,033
—
—
10,033
—
—
54
PORT ALLEGANY, PA
62,635
5
—
62,640
366
—
—
5
—
5
24
—
57X
HUNTINGTON, WV – closed 12/82
58
TYLER, TX
40,230
—
—
40,230
—
—
59
TOLEDO, OH
45,638
—
—
45,638
274
—
61
EDINBORO, PA
28,780
—
74
28,854
52
—
62
BESSEMER, AL
48,680
—
—
48,680
—
—
65
65B
68B
BOAZ, AL
ES
—
—
O
RE THE
CE R
IP
TS
96
D
DU E AT
ES H
24,210
TA
L
286
TO
S
LD
T’
IN
—
197,900
10
740
198,650
440
51,375
—
120
51,495
—
—
137,010
—
—
137,010
132
—
5,123
—
74
5,197
—
—
70
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL
50,777
—
—
50,777
316
—
71
LINCOLN, IL
14,085
—
161
14,246
182
—
CLEVELAND, OH
13,910
—
—
13,910
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
—
73
74B
HAMILTON, OH
23,924
F
A N EE S
D ,S
M UP
IS P
C. L I
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
WINCHESTER, IN
UE
ON
CA
TI
ATLANTA, GA
W
CA IT H
RD DR
S AW
AL
63B
LO
L
UN OCA
IO L
N
63
KELLOGG, IA – closed 2/10
75
PORT ALLEGANY, PA
76
GLENSHAW, PA – closed 7/13
77
DELMAR, NY
27,863
8
—
27,871
186
—
—
—
—
36
—
130,658
—
—
130,658
218
—
80B
CANASTOTA, NY
28,539
—
74
28,613
66
—
81
SANTA ANA, CA
18,779
—
—
18,779
—
—
BIRMINGHAM, AL
18,054
—
—
18,054
—
—
110,505
15
15
110,535
478
—
85B
87
SEATTLE, WA
89
DANVILLE, VA
50,497
—
148
50,645
166
—
91
JACKSONVILLE, FL
70,848
—
111
70,959
18
—
96
DUNKIRK, IN
94,561
13
—
94,574
136
—
98
MIDLAND, GA
65,456
—
74
65,530
73
—
99
—
NEW BRIGHTON, PA
11,680
—
—
11,680
—
101
ATLANTA, GA
67,610
—
480
68,090
376
—
103
BERLIN, NJ
3,960
—
—
3,960
—
—
104
ELMIRA, NY
38,584
—
—
38,584
—
—
105
ZANESVILLE, OH
29,481
2
—
29,483
24
—
107
CONNELLSVILLE, PA
29,520
—
74
29,594
24
—
108
CAMBRIDGE, ON. CANADA
29,000
—
—
29,000
68
—
110
BROCKWAY, PA
139,976
5
—
139,981
1,992
—
112
PORTLAND, OR
73,738
8
183
73,929
—
—
113
BALTIMORE, MD
36,466
7
87
36,560
—
—
8,040
—
—
8,040
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
113B
RICHLAND CENTER, WI
114Z
TOPTON, PA – closed 8/91
115
MEDIA, PA
30,314
—
27,844
58,158
64
—
117
LINCOLN, IL
42,126
5
148
42,279
212
—
120
CLARION, PA – closed 9/10
—
10
—
10
—
—
—
121
DUNKIRK, IN
36,588
5
—
36,593
—
121B
NEENAH, WI
331,360
20
370
331,750
934
—
122X
FOREST PARK, GA – closed 8/87
—
—
—
—
24
—
123
WINCHESTER, IN
125
WAXAHACHIE, TX – closed 10/10
5,972
—
74
6,046
—
—
—
—
—
—
48
—
125B
MILWAUKEE, WI
18,400
—
185
18,585
—
—
127B
TERRE HAUTE, IN
47,489
—
—
47,489
30
—
—
129
SHAKOPEE, MN
111,906
27
—
111,933
32
130
ALTOONA, PA
22,906
—
—
22,906
14
—
131
JONESBORO, AR
27,866
—
183
28,049
156
—
132
EAST GREENVILLE, PA
60,366
—
—
60,366
—
—
103,477
—
—
103,477
48
—
39,960
—
—
39,960
90
—
286
—
—
286
—
—
150,910
2
—
150,912
524
—
137
LOS ANGELES, CA
138
CHICAGO, IL
139X
CONNELLSVILLE, PA – closed 11/04
139B
PORTLAND, OR
8 GMP Horizons
140Z
SACKVILLE, NB. CANADA – closed 5/07
O
RE THE
CE R
IP
TS
D
DU E AT
ES H
366
TO
—
TA
L
ES
F
A N EE S
D ,S
M UP
IS P
C. L I
S
LD
T’
IN
56,137
W
CA IT H
RD DR
S AW
AL
STREATOR, IL
UE
ON
CA
TI
LO
L
UN OCA
IO L
N
140
56,503
230
—
—
—
—
—
48
—
141
OAKLAND, CA
48,199
—
—
48,199
10
—
142
OAKLAND, CA
13,900
—
222
14,122
—
—
142B
MANKATO, MN
48,910
2
—
48,912
—
—
143Z
LAGRANGE, MO – closed 9/03
—
—
—
—
48
—
5,150
—
74
5,224
48
—
37,252
45
189
37,486
—
—
—
15
—
15
130
—
—
145
BERLIN, NJ
152
WHEELING, WV
153X
153XX
157
158Z
WASHINGTON, PA – closed 8/84
HOUSTON, TX – closed 12/97
SALEM, NJ
SEATTLE, WA – closed 6/93
—
—
—
—
18
44,378
—
—
44,378
40
—
—
—
—
—
146
—
159
ZANESVILLE, OH
7,568
—
178
7,746
72
—
164
MILLWOOD, OH
5,080
—
74
5,154
24
—
164B
166
167X
OAKLAND, CA
278,960
—
179
279,139
60
—
DOLTON, IL
163,971
—
333
164,304
72
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
168
WINSTON – SALEM, NC
65,182
8
—
65,190
54
—
169
MILFORD, MA
85,553
10
176
85,739
10
—
172
ZANESVILLE, OH
30,164
—
87
30,251
99
—
174
STREATOR IL – closed 7/14
4,115
—
—
4,115
63
—
68,800
—
—
68,800
—
—
31,982
—
180
32,162
24
—
171,245
—
256
171,501
—
—
174B
HAYWARD, CA – closed 11/03
WINNIPEG, MB. CANADA
176
FLORENCE, KY
177
TRACY, CA
178
ZANESVILLE, OH
179
HENDERSON, NC – closed 10/08
180
49,054
—
—
49,054
321
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
—
ELMIRA, NY
88,737
15
494
89,246
96
182B
BELLEVILLE, IL
72,868
—
178
73,046
10
—
185A
TRENTON, NJ – closed 5/13
785
—
—
785
—
—
47,200
—
10
47,210
182
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
188
189X
191
192X
CONNELLSVILLE, PA
MARION, IN – closed 12/03
GLENFORD, OH – closed 12/12
CORONA, CA – closed 8/01
(400)
—
—
(400)
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
—
193
WILSON, NC
120,239
—
185
120,424
314
—
195
MUSKOGEE, OK
81,122
3
—
81,125
454
—
CHANUTE, KS
17,048
—
74
17,122
—
—
—
—
—
—
6
—
198
200X
201
201B
202
BALTIMORE, MD – closed 6/03
WAXAHACHIE, TX
SHIPPENSBURG, PA – closed 2/14
CHARLOTTE, MI – closed 8/10
152,517
—
—
152,517
138
—
5,944
—
—
5,944
—
—
—
—
—
—
10
—
—
204
ATLANTA, GA
34,373
—
—
34,373
—
207
LAPEL, IN
69,714
—
185
69,899
154
—
CROOKSVILLE, OH
19,254
—
256
19,510
126
—
25,630
—
383
26,013
—
—
—
—
—
—
72
—
70,471
—
—
70,471
—
—
—
207A
208
BRADENTON, FL
209
HONDO, TX – closed 7/08
210
UHRICHSVILLE, OH
214
HUNTSVILLE, AL
105,830
—
347
106,177
—
216
CLEBURNE, TX
136,124
—
—
136,124
—
—
218
BALTIMORE, MD
31,788
—
74
31,862
14
—
219
MILLVILLE, NJ
164,067
5
—
164,072
134
—
26,693
O
RE THE
CE R
IP
TS
D
DU E AT
ES H
—
TO
—
TA
L
ES
F
A N EE S
D ,S
M UP
IS P
C. L I
S
LD
T’
IN
26,693
W
CA IT H
RD DR
S AW
AL
WACO, TX
UE
ON
CA
TI
LO
L
UN OCA
IO L
N
220
594
—
221
DES PLAINES, IL
25,561
5
—
25,566
—
—
222
HENDERSON, NC
101,475
—
—
101,475
126
—
223
BRANTFORD, ON. CANADA
4,320
—
—
4,320
—
—
226
BURLINGTON, WI
120,332
30
282
120,644
401
—
229
LIGONIER, IN
135,580
—
—
135,580
364
—
6,520
—
—
6,520
—
—
231B
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
232
ETOWAH, TN
76,231
—
—
76,231
—
—
233
LENEXA, KS
24,853
—
327
25,180
—
—
233B
CHICAGO, IL
40,642
—
152
40,794
12
—
234
WARNER ROBINS, GA
117,764
—
—
117,764
—
—
235
CIRCLEVILLE, OH
37,579
—
—
37,579
—
—
236
FAIRBURN, GA
102,342
—
492
102,834
—
—
—
—
—
—
6
—
—
236Y
237
238B
POMONA, NJ – closed 8/07
HAZLETON, PA
67,121
10
645
67,776
248
BOYERTOWN, PA
43,240
—
87
43,327
—
—
239
SAPULPA, OK
104,576
—
—
104,576
—
—
240
HAMBURG, PA
21,063
—
—
21,063
—
—
241
EAST PALESTINE, OH
10,760
—
74
10,834
—
—
—
—
—
—
145
—
224,561
10
481
225,052
2,071
—
2,640
—
—
2,640
—
—
243X
PITTSTON, PA – closed 5/06
244
NEWARK, OH
245
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
247
BROOKVILLE, PA
75,077
—
—
75,077
268
—
248
ANNISTON, AL
32,785
—
—
32,785
128
—
249
SHAWNEE, OH
13,800
—
300
14,100
—
—
251
ATLANTA, GA
14,436
—
74
14,510
58
—
253
RUSTON, LA
141,874
—
—
141,874
406
—
254
MADERA, CA
111,794
—
—
111,794
24
—
256
HAMLET, NC – closed 3/10
—
—
—
—
24
—
257B
NASHUA, NH
39,792
—
185
39,977
—
—
WACO, TX
90,297
—
—
90,297
202
—
260
ATHENS, GA
64,966
—
74
65,040
—
—
261
CEDAR GROVE, WI
49,360
—
—
49,360
—
—
262
KENDALLVILLE IN
11,713
—
—
11,713
48
—
DUBUQUE, IA
47,593
—
—
47,593
46
—
259
263B
271
KAUKAUNA, WI
12,720
—
—
12,720
—
—
272
WASHINGTON, PA
6,064
—
—
6,064
24
—
273
GREENVILLE, PA
34,240
—
290
34,530
—
—
275
BOYER, PA
1,520
—
—
1,520
—
—
279
IONE, CA – closed 11/13
895
15
—
910
20
—
—
283
HOUSTON, TX
53,257
—
—
53,257
—
284
LONGVIEW, TX
45,799
—
—
45,799
—
—
286
MILL CREEK, OK
22,190
—
—
22,190
—
—
—
287
LANCASTER, PA
289
SPOKANE, WA
86,040
—
444
86,484
—
201,880
—
409
202,289
28
291
—
SPARTANBURG, SC
28,419
—
—
28,419
—
—
292
ZANESVILLE, OH
35,708
—
74
35,782
278
—
295
MACUNGIE, PA
3,557
2
74
3,633
20
—
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MANITOWOC, WI
135,091
8
—
135,099
302
REEDSVILLE, WV
44,480
—
148
44,628
—
—
304
CAREY, OH
1,735
—
—
1,735
—
—
255,848
3
—
255,851
414
—
—
—
—
—
29
—
304B
BLOSSBURG, PA
312Z
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA – closed 7/90
314
—
8,614
—
—
8,614
—
—
MICHIGAN CITY, IN
33,720
—
614
34,334
32
—
324
ANNISTON, AL
82,394
—
—
82,394
—
—
328
CHESTER, WV
19,320
—
—
19,320
—
—
316B
NEWARK, OH
200
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332
NEW GLASGOW, NS. CANADA
333
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
—
—
—
—
24
—
19,446
—
176
19,622
46
337
WASHINGTON, PA
—
9,240
—
111
9,351
24
—
339
342
IBERVILLE, PQ. CANADA
27,840
—
—
27,840
568
—
LONGUEUIL, PQ. CANADA
65,520
—
250
65,770
216
—
343
MINSTER, OH
32,987
—
74
33,061
34
—
359
FAIRFIELD, IA
113,712
—
—
113,712
—
—
360
CALGARY, AB. CANADA
12,630
—
—
12,630
—
—
361
KUTZTOWN, PA – closed 5/13
(74)
—
—
(74)
(2)
—
365
MAHONINGTOWN, PA
16,175
—
74
16,249
—
—
366
TORONTO, ON. CANADA
21,764
—
—
21,764
—
—
WEATHERLY, PA
21,995
—
180
22,175
28
—
368
UTICA, NY
34,396
—
74
34,470
76
—
372
NEVADA, MO
59,440
—
182
59,622
24
—
375
QUARRYVILLE, PA
118,287
—
—
118,287
40
—
208,256
—
176
208,432
—
—
4,375
—
335
4,710
—
—
20,989
—
74
21,063
—
—
366B
376
COLUMBIA, PA
380
MINERVA, OH
384
LISBON, OH
387
SPARTANBURG, SC
21,607
—
—
21,607
—
—
395
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA
22,087
—
—
22,087
—
—
122,688
—
—
122,688
25
—
60,640
—
178
60,818
348
—
310,800
—
—
310,800
232
—
—
412
KALAMAZOO, MI
417
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
419
NEWELL, WV
421
MUSKEGON, MI
19,297
—
250
19,547
6
422
HAZLETON, PA
34,880
7
543
35,430
158
—
429
LUFKIN, TX
65,570
—
—
65,570
72
—
—
437
LACROSSE, WI
29,360
—
572
29,932
—
446
WOODSTOCK, ON. CANADA
60,440
—
333
60,773
—
—
447Z
STURGIS, MI – closed 11/05
—
—
—
—
24
—
454
POTTSVILLE, PA
43,816
—
491
44,307
24
—
459
WATERLOO, IA
44,012
—
15
44,027
—
—
483
ST. JEAN, PQ. CANADA
12,760
—
—
12,760
58
—
$12,832,944
$398
$52,035
$12,885,377
$25,352
—
TOTALS
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GENERAL FUND
International dues
$11,245,840
$—
$—
$11,245,840
$—
$—
Withdrawal cards
—
398
—
398
—
—
Fees and supplies
—
—
7,356
7,356
—
—
Contract printing & misc.
—
—
27,817
27,817
—
347,298
Bonding
—
—
16,862
16,862
—
—
Investment income
—
—
—
—
—
565,235
Unrealized Investment Income
—
—
—
—
—
503,368
DEATH BENEFICIARY FUND
International dues
Other death dues & miscellaneous
634,155
—
—
634,155
—
—
—
—
—
—
25,352
—
Investment income
—
—
—
—
—
2,635,461
—
—
—
—
—
2,123,743
158,825
—
—
158,825
—
—
SECURITY FUND
International dues
Other receipts
—
—
—
—
—
—
Investment income
—
—
—
—
—
500,707
—
—
—
—
—
411,556
CONFERENCE FUND
International dues
508,239
—
—
508,239
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
37,689
1,665
GMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Contributions
—
—
—
—
—
Other receipts
—
—
—
—
—
5,740
Investment income
—
—
—
—
—
238,089
—
—
—
—
—
67,321
285,885
—
—
285,885
—
—
Convention fines
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
22,401
$12,832,944
$398
$52,035
$12,885,377
$25,352
$7,460,273
CONVENTION FUND
International dues
TOTALS
* The report was prepared on a fair value basis
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REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER, DONALD H. SEAL
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2014
GENERAL FUND
CONFERENCE FUND
RECEIPTS:
RECEIPTS:
International dues
Withdrawal cards
Supplies, miscellaneous, and bonding receipts
Contract printing
$11,245,840
International dues
398
*Net appreciation
37,689
371,516
Total Receipts
545,928
27,817
Investment income
565,235
*Net appreciation
503,368
Total Receipts
12,714,298
DISBURSEMENTS:
General and administrative expenses
6,347,833
Field services to members
3,708,900
Organizing expenses
13,678
Research expenses
339,586
Total Disbursements
10,410,121
EXCESS RECEIPTS TO GENERAL FUND
$2,304,177
RECEIPTS:
$508,239
DISBURSEMENTS:
Conferees’ allowances and expenses
181,168
Hotel costs
44,679
Office and miscellaneous expenses
27,611
Currency translation adjustment
25,496
Total Disbursements
278,954
$266,974
EXCESS RECEIPTS TO CONFERENCE FUND
RECEIPTS:
Contributions/returned grants
$7,405
Investment income
238,089
*Net appreciation
67,321
Total Receipts
312,815
DISBURSEMENTS:
Death dues received
$660,639
1,132
Less: Death dues refunded
Net Death dues
659,507
Scholarship grants
102,000
8,909
Office supplies and miscellaneous
Total Disbursements
110,909
$201,906
EXCESS RECEIPTS TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Investment income
2,651,785
*Net appreciation
2,107,419
Total Receipts
5,418,711
DISBURSEMENTS:
Death benefits paid
1,604,002
Office expenses and supplies
Total Disbursements
177,129
141,990
1,923,121
EXCESS RECEIPTS TO DEATH BENEFICIARY FUND
$3,495,590
SEVENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION FUND
RECEIPTS:
International dues
*Net appreciation
22,401
Total Receipts
308,286
DISBURSEMENTS:
75th Convention Expenses
International dues
$158,825
Investment income
500,707
*Net appreciation
411,556
Total Receipts
1,071,088
28
2,112
Total Disbursements
2,140
EXCESS RECEIPTS TO SEVENTY-FIFTH
CONVENTION FUND
SECURITY FUND
RECEIPTS:
$285,885
$306,146
DISBURSEMENTS:
Strike benefits and expenses
Total Disbursements
EXCESS RECEIPTS TO SECURITY FUND
61,346
1,935
63,281
$1,007,807
* The report was prepared on a fair value basis
BALANCE SHEET
OCTOBER 31, 2014
GENERAL FUND
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash in bank – United States
$1,188,636
Cash in bank – Canada
133,453
Inter-fund transfers
267,968
Cash on hand
500
203,094
Prepaid expenses
1,793,651
Total Current Assets
*INVESTMENTS BY GENERAL FUND (Schedule 1 – FAIR VALUE)
10,970,390
FIXED ASSETS:
Land
$73,736
Building
536,396
Leasehold improvements
16,538
Furniture and equipment
198,885
609,010
Automobiles
Total Fixed Assets
1,434,565
1,299,736
Less: Accumulated depreciation
134,829
Net Fixed Assets
$12,898,870
Total
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Local Union escrow funds
$46,677
Unclaimed Checks
4,367
Payroll taxes and other expenses
6,776
Total Current Liabilities
57,820
GENERAL FUND – OCTOBER 31, 2014
12,841,050
$12,898,870
Total
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
$409,662
840,531
(606,769)
643,424
*INVESTMENTS BY DEATH BENEFICIARY FUND (Schedule 1 – FAIR VALUE)
44,179,911
$44,823,335
Total
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Escrow – Pottery Death Benefit Fund
$112,850
DEATH BENEFICIARY FUND – OCTOBER 31, 2014
* The financial statements were prepared on a fair value basis
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44,707,485
$44,820,335
Total
BALANCE SHEET
OCTOBER 31, 2014
SECURITY FUND
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
$370,827
21,714
76,702
469,243
*INVESTMENTS BY SECURITY FUND (Schedule 1 – FAIR VALUE)
12,010,526
12,479,769
Total
SECURITY FUND – OCTOBER 31, 2014
$12,479,769
CONFERENCE FUND
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
$202,658
292,729
101,144
596,531
*INVESTMENTS BY CONFERENCE FUND (Schedule 1 – FAIR VALUE)
408,525
$1,005,056
Total
CONFERENCE FUND – OCTOBER 31, 2014
$1,005,056
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash in bank
$119,333
8,756
128,089
*INVESTMENTS BY GMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Schedule 1 – FAIR VALUE)
2,026,757
$2,154,846
Total
GMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND – OCTOBER 31, 2014
$2,154,846
SEVENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION FUND
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
$114,141
21,142
155,199
23,613
Prepaid expenses
314,095
*INVESTMENTS BY SEVENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION FUND (Schedule 1 – FAIR VALUE)
574,822
$888,917
Total
SEVENTY-FIFTH CONVENTION FUND – OCTOBER 31, 2014
$888,917
ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENTS
(SCHEDULE 1)
OCTOBER 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE
COST
Equity Mutual Fund Investments
$2,959,880
$2,178,245
GENERAL FUND
United States Corporate Stocks
4,613,498
3,587,252
United States Corporate Stocks Non-Marketable
1,073,119
1,073,119
United States Government Agency Bonds
1,636,794
1,631,975
—
319,921
Canadian Investments – Corporate Stocks
Canadian Short-Term/Mutual Funds and other investments
Money Market and other investments
Total Investments – General Fund
11,413
13,695
675,686
655,352
$10,970,390
$9,459,559
$1,400,572
$1,035,186
32,156,287
24,392,258
8,551,935
4,135,101
1,229,075
1,229,075
842,042
879,383
$44,179,911
$31,671,003
$5,210,744
$3,360,975
3,096,150
2,400,473
3,672,920
3,016,262
30,712
30,712
$12,010,526
$8,808,422
$386,227
$194,809
1,675
3,635
16,153
16,998
Total Investments – Death Beneficiary Fund
SECURITY FUND
Real Estate Mortgages, Money Market, and other investments
Total Investments – Security Fund
CONFERENCE FUND
Total Investments – Conference Fund
4,470
4,470
$408,525
$219,912
$1,792,752
$1,299,656
179,927
156,490
Total Investments – GMP Memorial Scholarship Fund
54,078
54,078
$2,026,757
$1,510,224
$519,293
$495,739
54,443
55,468
1,086
1,086
$574,822
$552,293
75TH CONVENTION FUND
Total Investments – 75th Convention Fund
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF AUDITS
TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE
GLASS, MOLDERS, POTTERY, PLASTICS & ALLIED WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION
MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19063
As required by Article 14 in the Constitution, International President has appointed the Board of Audits for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 2014. The following members of the International Union have been appointed:
Steve Schmillen, Chairperson, Local Union 140, Streator, Illinois
Alda Barnes, Local Union 108, Cambridge, Ontario Canada
Johnnie Bartley, Local Union 40, Newark, New Jersey
Charles McIntyre, Local Union 17, Modesto, California
The Board examined and verified the financial report, receipts, disbursements, and investments of all activities of
the International Union, by making a detailed audit of all financial operations for the fiscal year ended October 31,
2014. The Board submits the following reports:
(1) VERIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Board reviewed the books of entry in which the dues, fees, bonding receipts and supplies received by the
International Union were recorded in the computer, which in turn generated the Daily Cash Receipts Journal
printouts, which were then compared to the designated bank statements.
Investment income of interest and dividends, contract printing and miscellaneous receipts were verified for
receipts and deposits and found correct as shown.
All disbursements for operations, services, conferences, conventions, investments and other International
Union activities were paid by checks, which were recorded and prepared on the books of entry with the aid of the
computer system. These canceled checks were compared to the bills for these activities and found to be ordinary
and necessary, and for the benefit of the members of the International Union.
(2) EXAMINATION OF INVESTMENTS
On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, the Board of Audits, together with the International President, and the
International Secretary-Treasurer, reviewed the securities held in the offices of the International Union, for the
purpose of examining the securities of the General Fund, Death Beneficiary Fund, Security Fund, GMP Memorial
Scholarship Fund, Conference Fund and Convention Fund and listed the following:
FAIR VALUE
COST
$2,959,880
$2,178,245
4,613,498
3,587,252
GENERAL FUND
United States Corporate Stocks Non-Marketable
1,073,119
1,073,119
1,636,794
1,631,975
—
319,921
Canadian Investments – Corporate Stocks
Total Investments – General Fund
11,413
13,695
675,686
655,352
$10,970,390
$9,459,559
FAIR VALUE
COST
$1,400,572
$1,035,186
32,156,287
24,392,258
8,551,935
4,135,101
1,229,075
1,229,075
842,042
879,383
$44,179,911
$31,671,003
$5,210,744
$3,360,975
3,096,150
2,400,473
3,672,920
3,016,262
30,712
30,712
$12,010,526
$8,808,422
$386,227
$194,809
1,675
3,635
16,153
16,998
Total Investments – Death Beneficiary Fund
SECURITY FUND
Real Estate Mortgages, Money Market, and other investments
Total Investments – Security Fund
CONFERENCE FUND
Total Investments – Conference Fund
4,470
4,470
$408,525
$219,912
$1,792,752
$1,299,656
179,927
156,490
54,078
54,078
$2,026,757
$1,510,224
$519,293
$495,739
54,443
55,468
Total Investments – GMP Memorial Scholarship Fund
75TH CONVENTION FUND
Total Investments – 75th Convention Fund
1,086
1,086
$574,822
$552,293
The physical examination of the securities agreed with the International Secretary-Treasurer’s report as of
October 31, 2014.
(3) THE GENERAL FUND
The General Fund was found in agreement with the published reports of the International Secretary-Treasurer.
The General Fund is the operating fund for all the ordinary and necessary activities of the International Union,
which includes responsibility for all field services, arbitrations, legal matters and all other things pertaining to the
general welfare of the entire membership from Convention to Convention.
(4) THE DEATH BENEFICIARY FUND
The Sixty-Fifth Convention held in May 1973, approved an increase in the International Dues of $1.00 per
month effective July 1, 1973, which would be set aside and transferred to the Death Beneficiary Fund, which would
provide a Death Benefit for each and every member in good standing. The Sixty-Ninth Convention increased the
International Dues for the Death Beneficiary Department to $2.00 per month effective January 1, 1993. When a
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member meets the requirements as set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the Death Beneficiary Department,
the member is no longer required to make contributions for benefits. The Board of Trustees, which is composed of
the International President and the International Secretary-Treasurer, announced at the Educational Conferences
held in September of 1982, that this Death Benefit would be $2,000 on or after January 1, 1983, for all eligible
participants who had not reached the age of 65 on or after January 1, 1983. This Death Beneficiary program is
possible because of the prudent management policies of the Board of Trustees and the International Staff. However,
there are still some benefits that will only provide $125, $200, $225, $250, $350, $450, $500, $700, $1,000, or $1,500,
based on the times when the paid-up benefit became available.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, the International Office processed and paid 839 death benefits to
the beneficiaries designated by our deceased members.
The Board examined the applications for death benefits and verified proof of death and membership in good
standing for claims paid. These receipts and payments agree with the annual report. The excess receipts have
been invested.
(5) THE SECURITY FUND
The Security Fund, established by Convention action in 1957, has been set up to defray the cost of necessary
direct action for the benefit of the members of the International Union.
Fifty Cents ($.50) of the International Dues presently paid monthly by each member is allocated and deposited
to this Fund. The Fund was found adequate in compensating those members who were involved in strike actions,
which were taken as a result of unsettled wage negotiations held during 2013.
The Board verified the receipts of the Security Fund and noted the disbursements incurred as a result of the
necessary direct action taken for the benefit of the members of the International Union.
(6) THE CONFERENCE FUND
The Conference Fund, established by Convention action in 1965, has been set up to defray the costs of the
Conferences and wage negotiations for the benefit of all our Local Unions. The investment earnings in the
Conference Fund accumulate in the General Fund.
The International President has allocated sufficient funds to meet the requirements of the wage negotiations and
conferences which were held during the period November 1, 2013 to October 31, 2014 and to fund the future wage
negotiations and conferences which are scheduled in the following year.
The Board verified the receipts of the Conference Fund and noted the disbursements incurred as a result of wage
negotiations and conferences held for the benefit of the members of the International Union as of October 31, 2014.
(7) THE GMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The GMP Memorial Scholarship Fund is continuing its modest and stable growth each year. The International
Union announced in July of 2007 that instead of eight new scholarship awards each year, there would be six new
college scholarship awards and four vocational, technical, or two-year associate degree program awards. Also, the
International Union announced that effective August 2007, the college awards are valued at $4,000 per year and
the two-year degree certificate or training programs are valued at $2,000 per year (not to exceed the cost of the
program). There are presently twenty-seven (27) recipients from this Fund in post high school programs. All of the
recipients are children of GMP members.
The members of the International Union should be very proud of this major accomplishment and should
continue to contribute and support this Fund. The figures are in agreement with the Annual Report.
(8) THE CONVENTION FUND
The Sixty-Second Convention held in March 1961 approved a Fund called the Convention Fund. This Fund
has been used to defray the costs of Conventions, and the Sixty-Third Convention, the Sixty-Fourth Convention
through the Sixty-Eighth Convention, the Special Merger Convention of 1988, the Sixty-Ninth Convention through
the Seventy-Fourth Convention were properly funded with the dues allocations. The investment earnings in the
Convention Fund accumulate in the General Fund.
The International President will allocate amounts sufficient to fund the Seventy-Fifth Convention, which will be
held in 2016.
(9) COMMENTS
The Board of Audits finds that the GMP leadership, International President Bruce R. Smith and International
Secretary-Treasurer Donald H. Seal, have continued the bold and decisive campaign to strengthen the GMP
International Union finances. They have shown a determination to protect the various funds of the International
Union, with a high caliber and diversified portfolio of investments in the General Fund, the Death Beneficiary
Fund, the Security Fund, the Conference Fund, the GMP Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Convention Fund.
These financial decisions and other cost-saving measures are balanced by an equally energetic commitment to
service to members, and we applaud their efforts.
The Board has found the GMP records in a precise, orderly and professional condition. The staff of the
International Union has offered every assistance to us in our review of the Union’s finances.
We are pleased that so many Financial Secretaries and Financial Secretary-Treasurers of the Local Unions comply
with the submission of their financial reports in a timely manner. We urge everyone charged with these duties to
meet their responsibilities.
This report is of importance to every GMP member. We heartily recommend that every GMP member read it and
become aware of the financial strengths and needs of our International Union.
The Board of Audits finds that the GMP, its officers and staff, has ably met the challenges of our times and looks
forward to a future in which these plans bring renewed strength and growth to our great International Union, the
Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers.
Respectfully submitted,
February 19, 2015
Media, PA
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SAFE JOBS
PROTECT WORKERS NOW!
Four decades ago, Congress passed the Occupational
Safety and Health Act, promising every worker
the right to a safe job. Unions and our allies have
fought hard to make that promise a reality—winning
protections that have made jobs safer and saved
workers’ lives.
But our work is not done. Each year thousands
of workers are killed and millions more injured or
diseased because of their jobs. Many job hazards
are unregulated and uncontrolled. Workers who
report hazards or injuries are fired or disciplined.
Employers contract out dangerous work to try to
avoid responsibility. At the same time, good jobs
are disappearing, workers’ wages are stagnant and
inequality is growing.
The Obama administration has strengthened safety
and health protections through tougher enforcement
and expanded workers’ rights. New safeguards
on silica and other workplace hazards have been
proposed and are close to being finalized. But this
progress is threatened by business groups and the
Republicans who now control Congress. They are
trying to stop these protections and shut down all
future regulations.
We cannot let them succeed—workers’ lives are at
stake.
On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe
Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have
suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight
for safe workplaces. This year we will come together
to call for jobs in this country that keep workers
safe and healthy, and pay fair wages. We will seek
stronger safeguards to prevent injuries and save lives.
We will stand for the right of all workers to raise job
safety concerns without fear of retaliation, and for the
freedom to form unions and bargain for respect and
a better future. Please join us. Speak out for safe jobs.
ObSERvE
WORKERS
MEMORial
Day.
aPRil 28.
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22 GMP Horizons
WORKERS
MEMORial
Day.
aPRil 28.
DECADES OF STRUggLE by workers and their unions have resulted in
significant improvements in working conditions. But progress is threatened
as employers seek to cut corners and shirk responsibility, and politicians
and their business allies try to block needed safeguards and stronger
workers’ rights. It is time to organize, take action and speak out for safe jobs
for workers, including:
•defending safety and health protections and workers’ rights from industry
attacks;
•winning new workplace safeguards for silica, combustible dust and
infectious diseases;
•prohibiting employer policies and practices that discourage the reporting
of workplace injuries;
•increasing attention to the safety and health of Latino and immigrant
workers who are at much greater risk of death and injury;
•passing the Protecting America’s Workers Act to provide OSHA protection
aFl-CiO
for the millions of workers without coverage, stronger criminal and civil
penalties for companies that seriously violate job safety laws, and improved
anti-retaliation protections for workers who raise job safety concerns;
For additional information or
to order materials, contact:
AFL-CIO Safety and Health Dept.
815 16th St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20006
phone: 202-637-5366
fax: 202-508-6978
e-mail: oshmail@aflcio.org
website: www.aflcio.org/Issues/
Job-Safety/WorkersMemorialDay
•ensuring workers’ right to have a voice on the job, and to freely choose to
join a union without employer interference or intimidation; and
•demanding higher wages for workers through organizing, mobilizing,
collective bargaining and legislative action.
What you Can Do on Workers Memorial Day
•Organize a rally to demand creation of good jobs and safe jobs in your
community.
•Hold a candlelight vigil, memorial service or moment of silence to
remember those who have died on the job and to highlight job safety
problems in your community and at your workplace.
•Conduct workshops to educate workers about job safety hazards and
how to exercise job safety rights. Invite union members, nonunion workers
and community allies to participate.
•Create a memorial at a workplace or in a community where workers have
been killed on the job.
•Hold a public meeting with members of Congress in their home districts.
Bring injured workers and family members who can talk firsthand about
the need for strong safety and health protections and the freedom to join
a union. Invite local religious leaders and other allies to participate in the
meeting.
•Invite the press to your Workers Memorial Day events to increase public
awareness of the dangers workers face on the job.
•Organize, organize, organize!
MOurn FOR ThE DEaD. Fight FOR ThE liviNg.
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Help Feed Families.
Anchor Glass Company/GMP Union
Donations Stay in Your Community.
National Apprenticeship Committee
Meets
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Saturday,
May 9,NY
2015
T
he National Apprenticeship Committee met in Elmira NY at the Elmira Anchor Glass plant
Help
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on February
24, 2015.
The Committee meets once
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a year @StampOutHunger
to discuss the Apprenticeship Program issues and concerns and to
come up with solutions. After the meeting the Committee went on a plant tour of the facility in Elmira. The next
meeting will be in 2016.
Josh Block L.U. 42, me, Joby Prior L.U. 180, Lynn Owens Human Resources Manager Shakopee MN,
David Emmo V.P. Human Resources Anchor Glass, Gary Switzer L.U. 129 Shakopee MN, Jeff Gordon Warner Robbins GA.
FRONT
On May 9, 2015
letter carriers across the country will
be collecting food for families in need.
It’s easy to help:
PRESORT STANDARD
POSTAGE & FEES PAID
USPS
PERMIT NO. G-10
1. Collect and bag non-perishable* food items
Coloque los alimentos no perecederos en una bolsa junto a su
buzón de correo
2. Place by mailbox for letter carrier to deliver
to a local food bank or pantry
El cartero las entregará a un banco de alimentos local
*Donate items like canned meats, fish, soup, juice, vegetables, pasta, cereal,
peanut butter and rice. Please do not include items that have expired or are in
glass containers.
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Congratulations TO OUR
NEW OFFICERS!
GMP Executive Officer Donald “Butch”
Carter swore in the new officers of GMP
Local Union 164B in Oakland, California.
Pictured (L-R) President Salvador Reynoso, Financial Secretary-Treasurer
Fernando Garcia, GMP Executive Officer Butch Carter, Trustee David
Najera, Vice President Jose Luis Gonzalez, trustee Jose Paniagua and
Recording Secretary Javier Rosas.
Congratulations
TO THE NEW JOURNEYMAN OF LOCAL UNION 48!
Chris Harding (Elec/Merchanic) being presented by
Kristy Bullard Financial Secretary of Local Union 48
of Anchor Glass in Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Timothy Johnson (Operator) being presented by
Tony Dunn Shop Steward of Local Union 48.
Brian Davis (Operator) being presented by
Ed Boling President of Local Union 48.
AFL-CIO YOUNG WORKERS SUMMIT
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
T
he millennial generation of
young workers is the most
diverse, well-educated and technologically savvy in history. But they
struggle in an economy that denies
them the opportunity, mobility and
security of their previous generations.
Did you know that the millennial generation may be the first in U.S. history
not to do better than their parents?
The costs of postsecondary education
and training is crippling to many young
workers. They are losing economic
ground as they struggle to find work
and often are taking jobs well below
their education and skill level just to
be employed. Unemployment rates
among workers 16-24 are more than
twice that of older workers. The future
of the American labor movement is
dependent on consistently educating,
empowering and mobilizing the next
generation of workers to advocate and
stand up for working families everywhere. This is the generation that is
willing to be a part of the changes that
needs to be made!
There are ways to make sure that
this happens; one way is young worker
groups. We need to defend our right
26 GMP Horizons
to speak out together as one voice.
Fundamental weaknesses and the shortcomings in our labor laws, and aggressive anti-union politicking and union
busting by employers have eroded the
rights and protections workers had
achieved in previous generations. We
need to demand that our government
invests in strong jobs, infrastructure
and innovation that are sensitive to
both young workers who are just starting their careers and to the older workers who should be able to transition to
stable retirement when they are comfortable in doing so. Direct government
job creation through public investment in infrastructure development
and repair would create jobs while
strengthening the economy as a whole.
We need to increase access to postsecondary education and training for
ALL. The United States needs a highly
educated workforce to compete in a
global market through apprenticeships
and technical certificate programs. It
is essential that higher education is
affordable and accessible at every stage
in life to all who seek it. We must stand
together for living wages and work
rules for all, the reasoning behind a lot
of the Young Worker Groups protesting
in actions such as The Fight for $15.
We must defend social security, Medicare and other earned benefits. Young
Workers have been told that these
programs will be gone by the time they
retire, or that the cost of the programs
are bankrupting the country. This is
not the case, but there needs to be
changes to address that before it's too
late. We need to advocate for stronger
and better funded social protection
programs. Young workers are committed to abolishing things such as sexism,
racism and homophobia by advocating
and defending anti-discrimination laws
based on age, sex, sexual orientation,
race, national origin and immigration status. And lastly we will partner
with the labor movement to invest in
its future by engaging and developing
leaders among young workers.
However, we cannot do this alone.
We need help from the seasoned
members to help train the up and
coming young workers but the time to
start is now. We need to start looking
within our organization to see who the
next young leaders are and encouraging them to get more involved and to
join local young worker groups already
formed in their areas or start new
young worker groups. There are plenty
of resources to help get started. There
is a toolkit to get started on the AFLCIO's website (http://www.aflcio.org/
Get-Involved/Young-Workers)
The Next Up Summit was just held
March 19-22nd in Chicago, IL. In total
over 1,000 young people emerged
on Chicago to learn from all sorts of
different workshops from Collective
Bargaining 101 to Union Organizing
101 to How to Talk Unions with Your
Conservative Uncle. The focus of the
summit was to help other young leaders
to learn as well as network with other
young labor leaders and activists in
their state and region to come up with
a plan for the future by organizing or
joining on with existing young worker
groups already formed. A number of
GMP members participated in the
Next Up Summit and were sponsored
by their respective Locals. Some of
them were already very involved with
their locals and some were very new to
the movement. Danny Glover opened
the conference with a speech on the
importance of activism in youth and
got everybody energized. Friday morning AFL-CIO Richard Trumka spoke to
the young workers on politics and economic and social justice. Saturday was
a day of action at the summit as 1,000
people in attendance took to the streets
for several different actions such as The
Fight for $15/hour and a UAW Rally at
a Chicago Area Nissan Dealership. The
actions were very successful and were
actually covered on the local news. All
GMP members that participated in the
actions some of which it was the first
time they ever participated in anything
like it were very pleased and excited to
participate in the actions they chose.
The final day of the summit, there
were State Based Breakout in which
attendees sat in states where they
were from and made a plan for what
they were going to do when they got
back to their respective states and
finally the conference was closed
out by Grammy Award Winning Che
"Rhymefest" Smith with a very moving
speech on culture and social justice
within our communities.
The summit was a huge success
with young union activists from all
over the country as well as a few from
Canada coming together to network
and develop a plan to get the labor
movement moving in the right direction. For some, myself included it
changed our lives and the way we see
the labor movement in that there is so
much promise and excitement for the
future. The relationships and knowledge that were built will not soon be
forgotten. If you are interested in starting a young worker group or would
like to know if there is already one
formed in your area or state feel free
to look at the AFL-CIO's website
(http://www.aflcio.org/Get-Involved/
Young-Workers/Young-WorkerGroups) or contact me directly at
rtorkelson@gmail.com.
Young Workers Advisory Committee with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Rob Torkelson with GMP
members at the Next Up
Summit in Chicago.
GMP members in attendance at the Chicago Next Up Summit.
NOTICE of NOMINATIONS
LOCAL UNION 177
TRACY, CALIFORNIA
LOCAL UNION 140,
STREATOR, ILLINOIS
Nominations of all Officers and three Trustees for Local 177 will be
submitted orally at the Local Union Meeting at 4:00pm on August 13th,
2015 in the community room at the West Valley Mall, 3200 Naglee
Road, Tracy, California 95304.
The nominations of officers for Local Union 140 in Streator, Illinois
will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 at the regular monthly
meeting at 7:00pm at the American Legion Hall, 218 West Main
Street, Streator, Illinois.
Elections for all Officers and Trustees will be by secret ballot and will
be held at the Fairfield Warehouse in the front break room area on
Tuesday September 22nd, 2015 from 5:30am – 4:00pm and at the
Tracy Plant in front of the Security Office on Wednesday September
23rd, 2015 from 5:30am – 4:00pm.
The election of officers for Local Union 140 will be held at O-I North
Selecting Door Entrance, “Pay Check/Lock-Box Area” located at 901
North Shabbona Street, Streator, Illinois on Thursday, July 16, 2015.
Polls will be open from 6:00am until 8:00am, 1:30pm until 4:00pm and
9:30pm until 11:00pm.
NOTICE: Any Local Union advertising its nomination and elections in Horizons must submit it 120 days prior to the nominations date with an up to date member list to include addresses
and the notice of nomination form. Please send these notices via mail or email to gmpiu@gmpiu.org. All nominations shall be submitted orally at the nominating meeting. In accordance
with Article 20, Section 2, of the GMP Constitution, Local Presidents shall, by virtue of their election to that office, also serve as delegates to the Quadrennial Convention.
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Congratulations
TO LOCAL UNION 17
CARLOS CONTRERAS
Carlos Contreras was recently
appointed to the Stanislaus and
Tuolumne Counties seat of President.
Pictured (L-R)
Tim Robertson Organizer North Valley Labor Federation, Maimuna
Syed Field Director Northern California Labor Federation AFLCIO, Carlos Contreras President Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties
Central Labor Council, Astrid Zuniga Secretary-Treasurer Stanislaus
and Tuolumne Counties Central Labor Council and David Hoffman
GMP International Representative.
Congratulations
TO OUR RETIREES!
After 59 years of service
Tom Santos is retiring from
Owens Corning in Santa Clara,
California. Tom started in 1956
in the Wool Department, in
1960 he bid to the Aerocor
Department where he achieved
the position of Machine Tender.
In 1976 Tom became a Painter,
until 1987 when he became
a Maintenance Mechanic.
Pictured with Tom is Local
Union 52 President Ed Ireland.
Roger Mote of Local Union 117
of Ardagh in Lincoln, Illinois
has retired after 36 ½ years
of service. Roger has worked
as a packer, palletizer, carton
assembler and finished his
career as a fork truck driver
in the warehouse. Pictured
with Roger is International
Representative
Thomas Gallagher.
Carlos Costa, Jr. Business
Representative and Financial
Secretary for GMP Local Union
164B has announced his
retirement! Local Union 164B is
home to many companies in the
Oakland, California area. Carlos
has served 164B for the last
25 years; since 1990 and was
employed in the trade by Pacific
Steel in Berkley, California for 17
years. Pictured congratulating
Carlos is GMP Executive Officer
Donald “Butch” Carter.
Local Union 91 Peter Ashby
retired with 41 years of service
as a Journeyman Maintenance
Man. The lamp was hand made
by Local Union 91 using old
mechanical parts from his work
area. From everyone at the
GMP, congratulations!
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