Re-Elect Bill Turris President

• I've been president since 2005.

• Local 807 Officer and Business Agent for 15 years.

• Trustee, Local 807 Labor-Management

• Health, Pension and Profit - Sharing Funds.

• Elected Delagate to the 1995, 2001 and 2006 I.B.T. Convention.

• Member, NJ-NY Joint Area Grievance Panel.

• Member, National Master Freight Supplement (NJ/NY) Negotiating Committee.

• Experienced in Contract Negotiation, Arbitration and Grievance Handling.. Both Public and Private Sector.

• Former Local 807 Shop Steward.

• 45 year Teamster, the last 32 being with Local 807 and the previous 13 years being in Local 282 Building Material Division.

• Graduated, Brooklyn Prep High School.

• Attended, I.B.T. Labor School for New Officers

• Attended and received Diploma's in The International Benefit Foundation Program for New and Advanced Trustees.

• Married with two children, two step children and four grand children.

• Member, St. Gregory's R.C. Church

• Delagate for Local 807 in The New York City Central Labor Council.

• Committe member of The Joint Council # 16 Political Action Committee, as well as C.L.C. Political Action Committee.

• Civic association board member.

I am running for President because I have proven my dedication to the membership. I have spent endless hours successfully handling grievances, negotiating good contracts, securing a permanent 60 man Seniority List at The Javits Center and Seniority for those off the list by date of hire (Kraft Foods Global in Fair Lawn NJ and Center Sheet Metal Corp. in The Bronx.)!

Joseph Fisher for Trustee

• Three Years of College Education

• Business Administration (Major)

• Political Science(Minor)

• Assistant Shop Steward to two previous shop Stewards

• Three Years of College Education

• Business Administration (Major)

• Political Science(Minor)

• Assistant Shop Steward to two previous shop Stewards

• 2010 won shop Steward Election

• Sat on last three employee negotiation committee for new collective agreements at my shop. (J.J.C.C.)

• Had lead role in working with union and our attorney in a seniority grievance in which we successfully got employer to maintain and re-fill seniority list.

• Have experience working for a public sector employer (state of New York) as well Private Industry. (Driver Greybar)

Working out of the Javits Center, I know that our union must fight hard and smart to maintain benefits. I am running for Trustee with the 807 Loyalty Slate because it has a combination of proven leadership and integrity that will represent the membership fairly, honesty and professionally.

Alberto Chang-Artola for Trustee

I am running for trustee with the 807 Loyalty Slate because I believe our union needs an executive board that will work together.

I am currently a shop steward for Alside Building Supply Center of Long Island NY and a member of Local 807 since 2000.  I was a member of the Brotherhood Industrial Workers Local 119 from 1989-1992, the Paper Allied-Industrial Chemical & Energy Workers International Union, local 318 AFL-CIO from 1995-1998 and a member of IBEW Local 3.

I came to this country from Guatemala after attending high school and college in Guatemala City. A union way of life has helped me succeed and fulfill my American dream.

Shawn Williams for Trustee

• Teamster for 15 years
• Member of Teamster National Black Caucus
• Local 807 shop steward for Center Sheet Metal
• 10 years experience as IT network administrator
• Experience in contract negotiations, both as shop steward and purchasing agent
• Completed IT courses at Netcom Information Technology
• Completed IT courses at SUNY Maritime

• Member of St. Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

I am running for trustee and I am ready to represent the union members with pride, honesty, and respect. I look forward to helping guide us through these rough economic times. Trust me to work diligently to represent the hard-working people of the Local.

Chris Russell for Vice-President

807 Loyalty Slate Chris Russell

My name is Christopher Russell. I’ve been married for 21 years, I’m a proud father of two, a daughter 21 and a son 17. I’ve been a Peace officer and a member in good standing with local 807 for eight and a half years and I’ve been a shop steward with N.Y.R.A. for two years.

I believe in and stand by the belief that the working class is the pride and backbone of the American spirit and culture. I have fought and will continue to fight for fair work, fair wages and benefits that are deserved by ALL members of our proud local. I stand by the ability of any person to be able to reach their goals through work, education and diligence.

John Macko for Recording Secretary

John Macko

I am running for the Recording Secretary of Local 807 because I believe there must be a clear and open line of communication between union members and their representatives at all times. A Recording Secretary must be able to use every form of modern communication possible to lead this union into the future. Union officials must be prepared to immediate response to questions and needs of the members. I am equipped with the skills and background to do so.

I met my wife Linda in High School and have been married for 33 years. We have three children (two married) and one Grandson.  I began my teamster career in 1976 with local 812, employed at Pepsi Cola Bottling as a company driver. Within 6 months, I became Shop Steward for the Company Drivers.
During my stewardship I sat in on numerous contract negotiations. I left Pepsi after they sold the company routes. From there I worked for The H. Verby Company for my local, Local 807.

Within one year, I was elected the Shop Steward. I was employed there until The H. Verby Company was sold. I am now presently employed with Brothers Building Supply. I have been a member of Local 807 for the past 13 years. I am presently your Sgt at Arms.

I have successfully handled grievances in house as not to go to arbritation and will work hard with my fellow officers to make 807 a better, stronger union.

John Barnes for Secretary-Treasurer

My name is John Barnes. I have been the shop steward for Freeman Decorating for 10 years and I am running for Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 807 under the 807 Loyalty Slate.

Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I am a fighter, dedicated to protecting and preserving our members’ rights and improving our working conditions. They will also tell you I am very proud of the fact that, when it comes to representing members, no calls go unanswered.

I learned about union life from my grandfather, John, who was a long time Local 807 Shop Steward at Bruno Trucking and my father, Jack, who was Secretary-Treasurer of Local 641 for 25 years. You can say it is in my blood.

Married to Rachael,I became a dedicated Teamster over 24 years ago after graduating from Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford, New Jersey and attending Bowling Green University in Ohio on a football scholarship. Starting at Yellow Freight Systems as a dock person, I then moved on to Cinicola Construction as a shop steward where I remained for many years.

I have extensive knowledge in master freight agreements as well as construction and trade show agreements. I am very proud that, despite these hard economic times, we recently negotiated a contract at Freeman that maintained our most current benefits without giving anything up.

Now, more than ever, 807 needs a Secretary-Treasurer that will put the members first; that will balance the books and make sure our dues get promptly paid. If elected, I will guard Local 807’s financial stability and I ask for your support and your vote.

807 Loyalty Slate's Pledge - LEARN 6 WAYS WE CAN STRENGHTEN OUR UNION AND PROTECT OUR PENSION….RIGHT NOW

1. AGGRESSIVE ORGANIZATION – Local 807 needs to grow our membership…now. Organizer training is available and we will take advantage of that opportunity. Organizing is the life-blood of the Union and the answer to growing our membership. More members equals more power and protects our pension.

2. NEGOTIATE MULTI-EMPLOYER / MULTI-TRADE MASTER AGREEMENTS – There is strength in unity. It keeps the playing field level, reduces management’s ability to divide and conquer and just makes sense. It was done in the past, we can do it again.

3. COMPREHENSIVE PENSION & MEDICAL PLAN REVIEW – The pension fund has been weakened and needs our help. The fund manager needs to be held accountable for the largest loss of investment in our Union’s history so it never happens again. We must oppose employer fund withdrawals. We need to cut costs where practicable and we need to review our investment portfolio to make sure it is safe and secure.

4. BRING BACK CIVILITY, UNITY AND FRATERNITY - We are truly in this together and the back-fighting, mud-slinging and name calling has to stop. What unites us and can bring us back together? We must restore the scholarship program for the benefit of our children. It should have never been suspended. Additionally, we need more social interaction and open forums so all members voices may be heard.

5. DEMAND THAT OUR LEADERS PUT MEMBERS FIRST – How many of us almost never see or speak with our Business Agents as they rush by us to have coffee with management? Does your Business Agent seem to have a better relationship with the bosses instead of the workers? Does your Business Agent seem to be following an agenda to benefit the fund manager instead of the rank and file? If you answered yes how can there be any trust? We deserve better and must demand it.

6. VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION – The best way for our voices to be heard and help shape our union’s future is to get out and vote. The election in November is important and we will be reading and hearing about all kinds of wild claims, anonymous accusations and dubious alliances. Do we really think it is possible to reduce the complexities of contract negotiation, fund management and labor organization into a 3 sentence political flyer? Of course not. Ask questions, demand answers and don’t believe everything you read. It is our job to get the facts, get educated and use our common sense to pick a slate of candidates that will best represent us.

These ideas are brought to you by the 807 Loyalty Slate. You already know us. Bill Turis re-elect President; John Barnes for Secretary-Treasurer; Chris Russell for Vice-President; John Macko for Recording Secretary; Joseph Fisher for Trustee; Shawn Williams for Trustee and Alberto Chang-Artola for Trustee. Together we offer strong leadership and a slate that will work together for the benefit of all 807.

VOTE 807 LOYALTY SLATE

A Message From 807 President Bill Turis

In uncertain economic times tough choices must be made. As President of Local 807 I made those tough choices. I made them with the best interests of our members and the Union in mind. I stand by them now as a good leader should.

With the election coming up in November, my opponents will second guess my decisions, distort my record and even make anonymous accusations. I don’t put much stock in unsigned and anonymous documents, do you? Also, do we really think it is possible to reduce the complexities of contract negotiation, fund management and labor organization into a 3 sentence political flyer? Of course not. That is why I am asking that you not believe everything you read. Get the facts. Ask questions and demand answers.

Anyone who knows me well will tell you that I am a fighter, dedicated to protecting and preserving our members' rights, improving our working conditions and strengthening our Union. They will also tell you that I am always willing to take the time to answer your questions, just ask. Unlike my opponents I am easy to find.

Look at the voting record. I have been out-voted 6 to 1 on nearly every important issue since I was last elected. My opponents on the Executive Board have given organizing the lowest priority. I disagree. It is the lifeblood of our organization and the answer to growing our membership. I am against the Fund Manager trying to run the Union through my opponents who now want to throw our hard fought democracy out the window by trying to undermine the stewards, elected by the membership, who do not agree with them. They even suspended our scholarship program over my objection

In response, we have put together the THE 807 LOYALTY SLATE. You already know us. Bill Turis re-elect President; John Barnes for Secretary-Treasurer; Chris Russell for Vice-President; John Macko for Recording Secretary; Joseph Fisher for Trustee; Shawn Williams for Trustee and Alberto Chang-Artola for Trustee. Together we offer strong leadership and a slate that will work together for the benefit of all 807. We ask that you vote for the 807 Loyalty Slate in November of 2010. Remember, we are on the right side of the ballot and the right side of the issues.

Fraternally yours,
Bill Turis