VOL. 6, NO.

1 WINTER 2001

VOICE OF 294
Servicing our 4,000 members and families
in over 11 counties in Upstate New York
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 NEWSLETTER, ALBANY, NEW YORK

BULGARO SLATE SWORN-IN FOR

A THREE YEAR TERM
MEMBERS VOICES HEARD LOUD AND CLEAR
On Sunday, January 71\ 2001, at our monthly membership meeting, President & Principal Executive
Officer, John Bulgaro and his slate, were officially sworn into Office for a another three year term
com mencing Jan uary 1, 2001 th rough Decem ber 31, 2003. Our election of Officers and Business Agents
was held in October with the following results:

B1.JLGARO SLATE:
President & Principal Executive Officer - John Bulgaro - UNOPPOSED & RE-ELECTED
Secretary Treasurer - John Kearney, UNOPPOSED & RE-ELECTED
Vice-President - Joseph Ready, UNOPPOSED & RE-ELECTED
Recording Secretary - Dick Shade, UNOPPOSED & RE-ELECTED
Trustee - Edward Oleski, UNOPPOSED & RE-ELECTED
Trustee- Ronald Cary, UNOPPOSED & RE-ELECTED
Trustee> Rocco Losavio, UNOPPOSED& RE-ELECTED
Business Agent - Kevin Hunter - 878 VOTES RE-ELECTED
Business Agent - Paul Engel - 866 VOTES RE-ELECTED
Business Agent - Frank Kearney - 866 VOTES RE-ELECTED

INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES:
Business Agent - Bill Blake (Sarge) - 331 VOTES

The final tally was almost a three to ODe victory for the incumbent Business Agents. President
Bulgaro commented on the overwhelming re-election victory, stating that "our Slate works together,
listens to our members, and realizes tbat our responsibility is to represent and protect our members,
their jobs, their needs and the needs of their families. This is quite evident by the results of this
Election. "

We would like to thank the Election Cornmirtee, which consisted of several active and retired
members, who helped count all the ballots, wbich took a good part ofa whole day. They were CliffRuhl,
Jerry Romeo Jr., Bill Reu, Mike Moffre, Mike Marro, Joe Lee, Bob DiPace, Chris Clark, Howard
Campbell and Chuck Bentley.

GOVERNMENT
EXH IB IT

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
John Bulgaro, President & PEa
With the start of the New Year I would like to thank
our Executive Board, Business Agents and staff for
their hard work and dedication. These days are very
different than years gone by. With the recent
improvements and decisions affecting our office and
membership we are extremely busy servicing our
membership. Our hope is for this trend to continue so
we may prosper and grow through the new millennium.
Without the experience, dedication and sincerity of all
who represent Local 294 we would not be able 10
accomplish our number one goal, servicing our
members and their families! Thank you all!
Our "Teamsters Local 294 Training School" is up
and running. Our instructors, Jerry Romeo and Dave
Garhartt, have been working very hard to establish a
curriculum so we are in compliance with the New York
State Department of Labor (and DMV) who we
obtained the Grant from last August. We are currently
preparing to apply for more funding so that we can
continue this program for several years to come. We
ask that any members who arc currently on the waiting
H~t to please be patient, we only have one truck and
train ing is one on one so it will be awhile before we can
get to everyon e. So far our success rate is 100%, grc:ll
work Dave and Gerry!
In December of 2000 our office was issued a decision
by the National Labor Relations Board Administrative
Law Judge Bruce D. Rosenstein, in a case involving
local employer Tree of Life, Inc., doing business as
Gourmet Award Foods. Northeast. With this decision
Gourmet Award Foods Northeast must pay its
temporary workers union wages when they are eligible
for union membership. In other words this must be
applied to temporary employees supplied by temporary
employment agencies. This case is a tremendous
victory for the Union movement in general which may
be potentially precedent-selling, but specifically a
tremendous victory for Teamsters Local 294!
Congratulations to Attorney Bruce Bramley and
Business Agent Kevin Hunter for their efforts.
This June the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters Convention will be held in Las Vegas.
Nevada . Our Local Union is entitled to elect 4 delegates
and 3 alternate delegates to the Convention. The
nomination meeting for this will be held at our
February 4'\ 2001 general membership meeting.
Online lnternational Brotherhood of Teamsters can be
reached al www.Teamster.Orf.
WINTER 2001
POLITICAL CORNER
In last November's General Elections many of our
political friends were re-elected to their respective offices.
We want 10 congratulate them all. In particular,
Congressman Mike McNulty, Congressman John Sweeney,
Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, Senator Neil Breslin,
Senator Hugh Farley, Assembly members Ron Canestrari,
Paul Tonka, Jack McEneny and Bob Prentiss,
This past election season has proven the strength of a
unified labor movement in helping to elect and re-elect
politicians that are beneficial to our efforts to m aintain
and improve the working standards and conditions for our
members and their families.
Make no mistake about it, newly elected Senator
Hillary Clinton was swept into office because of the
consolidated efforts of the State AFL-C10 and the labor
unions that make it up . The Teamsters were a very big
part of that effort.
Congratulations and a healthy and prosperous New
Yea r to all!
ONLINE 40J(K) ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - The IBT
recently announced that they lusve implemented 'he
Teamsters NationaI40J(K) online account management
center at WWW TEAMSTER. ORC.
Members will IIUW be able to access aCCOIIJlf information,
make changes to contribution rates, transfer ItlOl/ey among
[unds, access transaction history, view the lates t plan
features, print forms and get answers 10 frequently asked
quesions.
YQU can also reach the Plan 01 their 1011 free number - 800-
871-6407.
EXECUTIVE BOARD LOCAL 294
JOHN BULGARO, PRESIDENT & PEO
JOHN KEARNEY, SECRETARY-TREASURER
JOSEPH READY, VICE-PRESJDENT
R1CHARD SHADE, RECORDING SECRETARY
EDWARD OLESKI, TRUSTEE
RONALD CARY, TRUSTEE
ROCCO LOSAVIO, TRUSTEE
Office phone - 518-489-5436 Office fax - 518-453-9251
Voice of 294 is published three times annually at
890 Third Street, Albany, NY 12206
BUSIN ESS AGENTS OFFICE STAFF
K~VIN HUNTER KATHY J-1ARKINS, OFFICE MGR.
PAUL ENGEL f1ENRIETrA "HANK"' LARSON
FRANK KE ARNEY LARRY vsvot.i. ORGAl.... IZER
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ALLIED MEMBERS HARD AT WORK AND PLAY

We would like to thank all the Allied members and their [amllles who enjoyed themselves this past year when they
volunteered their time to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes and also to raise money for Make-A- WISh Foundation by
playing a softball game wiLli FLY-92 at Herlrage Park. Teamsters Care!! Special thanks to Joe Elsslng who coordinated
and planned these events.

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DD you recognize any of these members??? This photo dates back to the mid sixties and includes the following members
at UPS in Latham, NY: left 10 right, JSiI row: R. Foland, H. Castle, E. Ballmer, R. Wilcox, M. Weightman, R. Welchold, J.
Buell, T. Feldner, r J TOW: E. Brown (center mgr.), B. Tosh, w. Forest, T. Madden, D. Bornt, H. Legnard, B. Glodny, G.
Ford, 1'" T()W: S. Detlasperis, (safety supervisor), J. MacMlllen, R. Duffy, J¥. Butch, C. Harrington, D. Woodgate, L
Barner, M. Regan.

ARE ANY MEMBERS INTERESTED IN A CLAMBAKE THIS SUMMER??? WE HAVE

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED SATURDAY, AUGUST 4Tn , 2001 FOR A DATE. IF ANY
MEMBERS ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING AND PURCHASING A TICKET FOR
SUCH AN EVENT PLEASE LET OUR OFFICE KNOW. IF WE HAVE ENOUGH INTEREST
WE WILL GO FORWARD!!! CALL 489-5436 AND LET US KNOW!!
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TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 CDL TRAINING

SCHOOL GETS THUMBS-UP FROM GRADUATES
By Jerry Romeo, Instructor

Although the training school got off' to a slow start we are already seeing our members benefit from their efforts.
After more than a year of planning Teamsters Local 294 Training School started up formal classes on September l ... 'h,
2000.

Our immediate goal is to provide our members with educational opportunities to elevate their skills and earning
potential for themselves and their families. Since September (as of this writing) we have had 13 members test for
their CDL Class A license with only one disqualification. A great record for our instructors, Dave Garhartt from
American Steel and Jerry Romeo from Allied Systems. GO TEAMSTERS!

During the first class we bad no formal format for training. Our instructors and school coordinator had to
research and compile data relevant to all aspects of CDL training, defensive driving, adverse weather driving,
accident reponing, DOT rules and regulations, etc . After many hours of work, we have a finished product. The
COL School Instructors Manual is now the basis for all of our training.

In addition to COL training the school is designed to offer educational awareness of Teamsters history, and some
labor laws which are responsible for unions to exist, in addition to agencies like OSHA, DOT, National Labor
Relations Board, etc. These additional topics were introduced in an effort to raise the awareness of our members and
to provide the truths of our union. and help them realize that unionism should not be taken for granted.

So far tbe members who have attended our program have given us the "thumbs-up" regarding the entire course
outline. The overseers from the N.Y. State Labor Department have also given us the "thumbs-up" and they like what
they see. As compared to tbe other COL schools in the area we are producing results. That means results and
benefits for our members and their families. That is what Teamsters Local 294 is all about, our members.

The Local is in the process of applying for a second grant from the N.Y. State Labor Department in the hope of
continuing and expanding our training school, offering more opportunities for our members. We are hoping 10 be
able to offer vocational training otber than truck driving in the future.

We are proud of our new school and all the people who contributed in making it II reality, Special thanks to John
Bulgaro (or his insight and tenacity for getting things done. and to Kathy Harkins who handles all the fine print, in
addition to offering much needed help to the instructors and coordinators. Lastly, we congratulate Dave Garhartt
and Jerry Romeo for their commitment and giving the hands-on, elbow to elbow training to the members who attend
our school.

Congratulations 10 all, especially the recent graduates from "TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 TRAINING SC.HOOL":

Brian Ketchu m - Pallette Slone Chris Paton - Cranesville

Tim Cobart - Lamar Inelustries
Scott Pariseau - UPS, Latham
Bill Leonard - Albany Ladder
Joe Engel - Construction
Dan Joslin - UPS, Latham
Chris Godfrey - UPS, Glens Falls
Bill Zoller, UPS, Latham
George Gizzi ~ Albany Ladder
Bernie Weis - Albany Ladder
Jim Maxon - UPS , Latham

'TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 TRAINING SCHOOL"

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PICTURED BELOW - "TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 TRAINING SCHOOL"

TRUCK AND INSTRUCTORS, JERRY ROMEO AND DAVE GARHARTT

PRESIDENT JOHN BULGARO BEING SWORN PRESIDENT BULGARO WITH NEW MEMBERS
INTO OFFICE B Y SEC TREAS JOHN KEARNEY RECENTLY SWORN INTO MEMBERSHIP
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CONGRATULATIONS RECENT TEAMSTERSCA.REPROGRAM

RETIREES AGENDA FOR 2001, "MEETING THE NEEDS OF
OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES"
We have a very active Retirees Club in Local 294
which has grown to over 430 members. The Club holds
February 7'\ Wednesday - Charity Basketball Game ~ at
month ly meetings on the first Monday of every month at
Ravena-Coeymans High School beginning at 7:00 pm -
the Labor Temple, 890 Third Street, Albany, NY at
Allied Employees vs, fLY92, proceeds to benefit the Make-
10: 00 A.M. (with the exception of the sum mer and
A-Wish Foundation.
holidays) They also host an annual picnic every
Ma rch 31", Saturday - An nual Cha rity Awa rds Din ner
sum mer. For any further information or if you wish to
with the Center for the Disabled. General President Hoffa
join the Retirees Club please contact Henrietta "Hank"
will be one of th is yea r's honoree! This an n ual event is
Larson at the Local Union office.
held at The Desmond. Any member wishing to obtain an
invitation please contact our office.
The following members have acquired the rank of
May, 2001 - Tricia A. Hunter Scholarship Fund - two
"retiree" in recent months, we wish them many healthy
$300.00 scholarships awarded annually to four High
and enjoyable years of retirement:
School Seniors. Applications will be available in April.
June, 2001 - Hands on Capitaland Project
Ron Barone Peter Guay Ed Bradley
September, 29'" - annual golf outing, tentatively scheduled
Gary Kane Earl Hutson John Pasko
this year for VanPattan Golf Course in Clifton Park.
John Wernig Ray Nichols Bill Goodermote
Bob Vae Dyke Paul Parsley Jim Ostrander
We also expect to participate in the Alzheimer's
Dick Leary Tom Turner Dave Albright
Association's Walk and the Juvenile Diabetes Association's
Frank Dove Mike Drabik Dale Jones
Walk both sched u led for the Fall.
Jim McNutt Gary Willett Gerald Santore
Orazio Zocco Dick O'Toole John Robinson
f or anv fu rther in form arion a nd/or if yo u would like to
volunt~er for any of ou r projects please contact our Local
General Membership Meetings Union office at 489-5436.
Our Local Union's General Membership Meetings,
as a rule, are held the first Sunday of every month, with

~amsters Care Program

the exception of July, August and September, and/or the
can flict with a holiday. Meetings are held at the Labor

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Temple, 890 Third Street, Albany, NY and begin
promptly at 10:00 A.M. All members are urged to show
Loca/#294
support for their Union by attending these month.ly
meetings. The following is the general membership
meeting scheduled for 200 I:
NOTE: MEMBERS COVERED UNDER THE UPSTATE
February 4, ~OOI March 4,2001
HEALTH & HOSPITAL PLAN - YOUR PRESCRiPT/ON
April 1,2001 May 6, 2001
COVERAGE CARRJER CHANGED EFFECTIVE'
June 3, 2001
November 4,2001
October 7, 2001
December 2,2001
JANUARY r:
2001 TO THE FOLLOWING:
EXPRESS SCRIPS - GROUP #NYTA
PHONE #1-800-824-0898
HAVE YOU MOVED???
YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED YOUR NEW CARDSI
If you have moved recently please notify au r office
ITEMS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL UNION
promptly by using the following form:
Name: _ OFFICE:
Social Security No.: _
New Address: _ Walt Disney Magic Kingdom Club Applications
BJ's Wholesale Club Applications
Hats & T- Shirts
Please mail to: Teamsters Local 294, 890 Third Street,
Notary Available
Albany, New York 12206
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"THE JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORlAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND"

2000 - 2001 SCHOLARSHIPS
For High School Seniors Who are children of Teamster Members

The IBT awards seventy-five scholarships annually. Applicants compete in one of the five geographic regions
where the Teamster parent's local union is located. Twenty-Five of the awards, five per region, total $10,000.00 each.
These four-year scholarships are disbursed at the rate of $2,500.00 per year and are renewable annually. Fifty of he
awards, ten per region, are one-time SI.OOO.OO grants. These scholarships are disbursed 10 the college or university
at the begin ning of the recipien t's freshman year. Eligibility requ irements and application procedures a re the sa me
for all awards. Recipients are selected by an impartial committee of university admissions and financial aid directors
based on academic achievement, SAT/ACT scores, character, potential and financial aid.
The Scholarship Fund bas established some guidelines to be used by students when deciding whether or not to
apply to th is program . Applicants should: I) Rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 2) Have, or ex pect
to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores; and 3) Demonstrate financial need.
Applicants may obtain an application from our Local Union office or applications can be downloaded from the
Teamster website (www.teamster.org).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: ilfARCH 30,2001
For any further information and/or questions you can contact the JBT at 202-624-8735/E-MaiJ Address:
scholarship@leamster.org.

"TEAMSTERS CARE" LOCAL 294 - GOLF OUTING - SEPTE!vfBER, 2000

Pictured above is Mike Lavarnway, Kevin Hunter, Jr., BA Kevin Hunter and Organizer Larry Yevoli, along with
President John Bulgaro, Office Manager Katlly Harkins and Co-Choir Jerry Mem. A beautiful day was enjoyed by more
than 125 members at Cobleskill COUI/try Club this past fall.

Members and their family from

Allied who volunteered their own
time to raise money for Juvenile
Diabetes participated in their
Walk in Albany in September -
Thank you all-

Teamsters Do Care!
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GET A WITHDRAWAL CARD WHEN YOU LEAVE "STILL ON THE ROAD" AFTER
YOUR JOB! RETIREMENT
Be sure you request a withdrawal card when being
laid-off, going on a leave of absence, lengthy medical
Pictured below are Roland Chase (worked for Anchor
leave or termlnarlug your employment The charge for
Leaseway), Harold Henderson (M & G Convoy) and
a withdrawal card is still only .50 cents, however, your
Donald Brandow (Howard Sober and Leaseway). These
monthly dues must be paid through the date of request.
"auto transporters" would not be at home without driving
Stop by Local 294'09 office, or complete tbe form
one. This photo was taken after 7,000 miles with no
below, and mall It to our office along with your check or
breakdowns. It is so wonderful to see our retired members
money order for .50 cents. It is your responsibility to
enjoying themselves even if it is "still on the road".
obtain a withdrawal card after leaving the company so
that you will not be obligated to pay extra dues. Failure
to request a withdrawal card may cause you to pay back
dues.
Mail to: Teamsters Local 294. 890 Third Street,
AlbaTTY, NY 12206
Don 'tforg~t to enclose .50 cents, check; money order
or coin.
WITHDRAWAL CARD REQUEST
NAME _
SaCrAL SECURJTY# _

ADDRESS _

EMPL0 YER _ _-=-::-.,........,---:--:-:--=-_:-- _

REASON FOR LEAVING (quit, taid-ojJ; etc.)

SfGNATURE

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