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PA CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS ENDORSE DAN ONORATO FOR GOVERNOR
February 4, 2010
PHILADELPHIA: The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters today endorsed Dan Onorato for Governor at their headquarters on Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia. The Teamsters’ endorsement is the first statewide labor union to make an endorsement in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Later today, Dan will travel to Wilkes-Barre to discuss his plan to rebuild Pennsylvania’s economy at a press conference at the Wilkes-Barre union hall.
“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the hardworking men and women of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters,” Onorato said. “I am the proud son of union members and I know your support is one of the most sought-after by candidates, because you work tirelessly to elect the candidates you believe in, and I am grateful to have you in my corner.”
“Dan Onorato is the only candidate for Governor who knows what it takes to help lead and manage a large economy – because he has done it,” said Bill Hamilton, the President of the PA Conference of Teamsters, Eastern Region International Vice President. “We have seen Dan’s work as Allegheny County Executive and his commitment over his career to helping create good jobs and family sustaining wages. He’s stood up for workers and we are proud to stand up for him.”
The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters has 92,000 members across the Commonwealth. Though originally a union of freight drivers and warehouse workers, current members work in virtually every occupation imaginable, both professional and non-professional, in the private and public sectors. Formed in 1903, the Teamsters are nationally recognized as America’s largest and most diverse union.
“We need to grow Pennsylvania’s economy, and Dan is the only candidate with the experience to lead us out of this economic crisis,” said Roy Marshall, Secretary-Treasurer PA Conference of Teamsters. “Our members in Allegheny County have seen and benefited from the economic revitalization Dan put in motion, and we know he can replicate that revitalization across the Commonwealth.”
In January, Onorato released a plan to grow Pennsylvania’s economy and help create family-sustaining jobs. Onorato’s plan has five (5) central tenets:
- Establish a climate where businesses can succeed;
- Launch a “Grow Your Own” success strategy to help firms start, expand and prosper;
- Encourage entrepreneurship and innovation;
- Boost export opportunities for Pennsylvania companies and attract foreign companies to the state; and
- Ensure that Pennsylvania’s workforce is prepared for and able to access high-skill, well-paying jobs.
As Allegheny County Executive Onorato has focused on helping create a strong business and jobs climate. After six years of his leadership, Allegheny County now has more jobs than any other county in Pennsylvania and the county’s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the state and over two percentage points lower than the nation’s.
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PRESS RELEASE
DEC. 30, 2009
Teamsters Select William Hamilton As New Head Of The Pennsylvania Conference Of Teamsters
(Harrisburg, PA) On December 29, 2009, the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters announced its selection of William Hamilton as its new president. Hamilton was unanimously selected by the Conference’s Policy Committee to replace President Paul Cardullo, whose term ends Dec. 31, 2009. Hamilton assumes this position effective Jan. 1, 2010. Click here to read entire press release
Read article in Pittsburgh Tribune Review click here
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Jock P. Rowe, Principal Officer of Local 77- Appointed to Conference Executive Board as Director
President William Hamilton, along with the unanimous consent of the Policy Committee, appointed Brother Jock Rowe to the position of Director on the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters Executive Board.
As the Principal Officer of Teamsters Local Union No. 77 he has proven that he is a strong leader. Brother Rowe demonstrated his leadership abilities time and time again, especially as he worked tirelessly on behalf of Local 77's membership through the attempted leasing of the PA Turnpike. The Conference is certain with his experience and background in the labor movement he will be an asset to the Pennsylvania Conference.
On behalf of the PA Conference of Teamsters, we would like to congratulate Brother Rowe on his new position and we look forward to working with him, as together we work, on issues important to our membership.
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The Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters recently hosted a two-day Member Organizers Boot Camp in Atlantic City, New Jersey. As part of the big picture to recruit and train 1,000 new volunteer member organizers throughout the country, the Pennsylvania Conference, along with its executive board, committed to recruit and organize for the two-day training.
The program was very comprehensive and covered how to deliver the union message effectively and how to bridge the generation gap in order for this message to be heard. Mike Clark, an International Union business representative and member of the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters, covered the topics of organizing and politics, and also talked about how to prepare for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act.
“I learned how to talk to a diverse group of people and how to conduct a proper house call with confidence and knowledge,” said Stacy Sholly, who is currently organizing to join Local 384 and wants to help other workers organize. “I think I will be a much more effective organizer because of all I’ve learned. Everything was outstanding and I appreciate the opportunity to be here.”
“I’m new to organizing and this class taught me how to approach people and tell my story, as well as how to task and motivate them,” said Mary Davis, a member of Local 429.
“Mike Clark’s presentation on the generational values and concerns, and how it’s all relevant when we are trying to organize, was great,” said Chuck White, a member of Local 830.
“I found the guidelines for an effective house call visit very helpful, and as a newly appointed trustee, I found the boot camp very informative. It gave me a great appreciation of how important organizing is,” said Tim Turek, a member and Trustee of Local 776.
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(Harrisburg, PA) On September 23, 2008 the PA Conference of Teamsters along with officers from Local 30, 77 and 250 went to the State Capitol to deliver over 100,000 signatures opposing the leasing of the PA Turnpike. Secretary-Treasurer Roy Marshall, who spoke at the rally, represented the PA Conference and let the House and Senate know the Teamsters, along with 100,000 supporters are firmly against the leasing of the PA Turnpike.
The PA Conference is please to announce that in addition to Rank and File support, we had very strong support from the PA House of Representatives at this press conference.
The PA Conference would like to commend the following Legislators that not only stood with us, but strongly supported our position on September 23, 2008. They were as follows:
Rep. Mike O'Brien, Rep. Anthony Deluca, Rep. Frank Dermody (Majority Caucus Secretary), Rep. William Keller, Rep. Keith McCall (Majority Whip), Rep. David Levdansky, Rep. Joseph Markosek and Rep. Eddie Pashinski.
Again, we would like to thank all of our affiliates, officers, stewards, retirees, friends and family that gathered the signatures. THANK YOU!!!
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