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VOL. 7, NO.1 SPRINGI SUMMER 2001

VOICE OF 294
Servicing our 4,000 members and families
in over J J counties in Upstate New York

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 NEWSLETTER, ALBANY, NEW YORK

GENERAL PRESIDENT HOFFA ADDRESSES

APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND
ANNUAL CHARITY AWARDS DINNER
Once again Our Local Union was honored with General President James P. Hoffa attending our
Annual Charity Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 31",2001 and our General Membership Meeting on
Sunday, April 1".
Our Annual "Teamsters Care" Charity Awards Dinner, which is held to benefit the Center for the
Disabled and various other charities, raised over $75,000.00 this year and over $250,000.00 to date.
Guest of Honor, General President James P. Hoffa, was this year's "Labor Initiative Award Recipient",
along with Linda Angello, Director to the Governor's Office of Employee Relations wbo received the
"Government Service Award" and George R. Hearst Il l, Vice President & Associate Publisher - Times
Union wbo received the "Community Service Award". Mr. Hearst was unable to attend, however, his
Awa rd was accepted by Michael Cipollo, President of Teamsters Local 126, who represents the mailers at
the Times Union.
This is the first time in our Local Union history that we have had a General President attend our
membership meetings, two years in a row! President Hoffa spoke on the many issues challenging our
International and Local Unions, however, he stressed that the "state of the Teamsters Union is strong"
and at our 26 th International Convention in Las Vegas (to be held the last week of June) the motto will he
"BUILDING BETTER LIVES... TOGETHER." The pictures below show General President Hoffa
addressing our membership meeting on Sunday, April I" and show this year's awardees at our Annual
Charity Awards Dinner with President John Bulgaro.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT POLITICAL CORNER

John Bulgaro, President & PEa
lam pleased to announce that our efforts seem \0
Just 21 days into his term, President Bush took a shot at
have paid off with the 415 issue of the IRS tax law.
organized labor with an executive order banning the use of
Our office was advised via TITAN from General
Project Labor Agreements (PLA's) for federally funded or
President Hoffa that on Saturday. May 26t h , 2001,
assisted construction projects. The increased use of PLA's
Congress passed H.R. 1836, the Economic Growth and
over the past ten yea rs has benefitted workers
Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, which provides Multi-
contractors, and taxpayers by ensuring that labor
Employer Plan 415 relief. As this newsletter went to
organizations and governments work together.
press this legislation was awating the President's
Employers agree to pay prevailing wages and provide
signature. The Section 415 Relief that this bill provides
other benefits to I heir workers; unions agree not to st rike
for multi-employer plans includes higher early and
the site, ensure that there will be no labor shortages, and
normal retirement dollar limits; relief from the 100% of
make a com m itment to finish the job on schedu le, It's a
pay limit for multi-employer pensions; and rollback of
true win-win situation.
pension aggregation rules. The 415 Relief generally
Unfortunately, President Bush doesn't seem to realize
lakes effect on January J, 2002. The Government
this, and one of the first projects to fall victim to this
A ffairs Department of the IBT is currently reviewing
executive order is right in Washington, D.C. - the
the Section 415 provisions in greater detail. This
reconstruction of the Wilson Bridge, connecting Maryland
provision will have a tremendous impact on many of our
and Virginia. This project, already delayed years by a
members pensions and I would like to thank everyone
protracted planning process, now faces further un expected
who worked bard and supported this issue.
delays due to demise of the PLA governing its
I am also very pleased to announce that we have been
construction. Workers and taxpayers across the country
approved by the New York State Department of Labor
will contin ue to suffer the loss of PLA 's on countless other
for another Grant to continue our CDL Driver Training
projects, Including highways, schools, and the potential
School for another year. The Grant is for the period
development of the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve
August I, 200 I th rough July 31, 2002. With this new
(ANWR).
Grant we anticipate putting on two more certified
instructors. Therefore, we will get through our wlliting
list a little faster this fall. I want to thank all the
mem bers who have been waiting patiently to be called. THE NEXT SCHEDULED
With only the one truck and two part lime instructors
we have not moved as quickly as we would have liked.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
We have worked hard to gel this program off the MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
ground lind we hope to continue it for years to come.
Any member wishing to obtain their CDL license please SUNDAY, OCTOBER tFH , 2001
call our office and get more information.

EXECUTlVE BOARD LOCAL 294

JOHN BULGARO, PRESIDENT & PEa
JOHN KEARNEY, SECRETARY-TREASURER .
EDWARD OLESKI, VICE-PRESIDENT
RICHARD SHADE. RECORDING SECRETARY
ROCCO LOSAVIO, TRUSTEE

Office phone - 518-489-5436 Office fax - 518-453-9251

Voice of294 is published three times annuallv al
890 Third St reet , Albany, NY 12206 -

BUSINESS AGENTS OFFICE STAFF

KEVIN HUNTER KATHY HARKJNS. OFFICE MGR.
rAUL. ENGEL PHYLLIS BULGARO
FRANK KEARNEY HENRIETIA" HANK" LARSON
Instructors, Gerry Romeo, Dove Garhartl, Genual President Hoffa, LARRY YEVOLI. ORGANIZER
President Joh» Bulgoro, Assistant /0 General President Hoffa. Corio;
Scalf. and Secretary Treasurer. John Kearney.
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"TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 TRAINING SCHOOL"

TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
Recent Replies to our "Graduate Survey"-

To the Executive BOll rd, Instructors and Office Staff; Pictured below is Gen eral Presid ent Hoffa with our tractor
trailer, the back of our trailer listing our support of local
First. I would like to than k everyone who helped bring cha rities 11 nd a futu re Teamster (I nst rueter Jerry Romeo's
th is program to the members of this Union. A special thanks son) with President John Bulgaro, Jerry, and General
10 Dave, who put up with me three nights a week, training President Hoffa -
me 10 be a tractor trailer drivel: He must have the patience
of a sa int. 'also apologize for t.aking so long to fitl out th is
survey.
Jerry shared some information about the ~amst ers lind
their history. I would have liked to see more of that , it
ella nged the way I look lit being a lea roster and the way I
talk a bout being a 'Ieamster, My father was a union
member, and when Williams Press closed, all he talked
about was how the Union failed.
Being a Class B drlver for many years, I knew a Jot about
the log books and the hours of service. Any change-s over the
years should be brought to ou r attention: memos,
newsletters. This will also go for DOT regulations.
Working for Albany Ladder , already work for the
trucking industry. I also thin k , could move to another job
without a problem.
Yes, , believe that I got enough road rime, I think some
docking and driving with a loaded trailer is what I could
have used some time on . The driving, braking and turning
will be different.
Dave and Jerry did a great job of get1ing us information,
a n d I was very comfortable with them . The course was fun,
any time you call "bust" with your instructors it has to be
fun. By the way, could you pass on to Dave that I got new
blocks for my feet and to Jerf"} I am sorry that he is the on Iy
person to get a complaint from a passing driver he cut off.
Again, THANK YOU for the opportunity to take this
course, it WI\S Iun and 1 received II lot of knowledge.
George P. Gi:z:zi TO SIGN UP
FOR LOCAL
ADDIT IONAL COMMENTS FROM GRADUATES- 294'5 TRAINING
SCHOOL CALL
'" would just like to again thank everyone involved in 51S-489-5436
bringing this school to us. 'hope all the people who
graduate from the school know and appreciate the
oppor t unity provided to us,"

" I am glad I had the chance to do this hee, And I a m glad I

met the people I met and learned the th ings I learned,
Thank you for th is opportunity".

"T ha nks again for the great training lind John Bulgaro's
effort to get it."

"This program is a wonderful opportunity for all au r fellow

rnemhers. I wa nt 10 thank John Bulgaro for working so
hard to bring this program to a reality, lind Dave and Jerry
for their training and knowledge."
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RETIREE'S CLUB 12TH ANNUAL PICNIC SCHEDULED

FOR SATURDAY, JULY 21ST
Our very active Retirees Club, which has over 450 members, will be hosting their annual picnic on Saturday, July
21",2001 at the Colonie Elks Club in Latham beginning at 12:00 noon. This picnic, which includes spouses, has a
tremendous turnout each year and everyone who attends is guaranteed a wonderful day. If you are interested in
attending and/or joining our Retirees Club please contact Henrietta "Hank" at our office at 469-5436.

Listed here are members who have recently retired, we wish them many healthy and enjoyable years-

Bill LaTulipe Herbert Leahy Paul Belanger Peter Jadlos

William White Tom Garhartf Ronald Snyder John Doane
James Coffey, Sr. Ron Cary Glen Bold Pele Walters
Charles Zellman Richard Winston James Merrill Gary Holmes
Gary Rogers Tom Berghela Richard rmfeld Ted Celestine
Art Paul Harry Livingston Dominic LeMorta Bruce Benson
James Darrow Darlene Oakes Vincent Yevoli Joe Ready

Shown below are previous pictures taken at the Retirees Picnics along with a picture of our Retiree Club Officers wit},
General President Hoffa at this year's Teamsters Care Charity Awards Dinner-
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"TEAMSTERS CARE PROGRAM"

AGENDA FOR REMAINDER OF 2001 HANDS ON CAPITALAND PROJECT
August l7 'h - WMHT Membership Drive
On Saturday, June 9'h, 2001, members of our "Care
September B rd - Juvenile Diabetes Walk
Committee" ,once again, participated in United Way's
September 29'~ - Alzheimer's Walk
Hands on Capitaland Project. This year we were
September 29 ch_ Annual Golf Fund Raiser-
matched with the Hospitality House on Central Avenue
Van Pattan Golf Course
in Albany. Our project was to remove soil, replace with
October 6Ch - Poker Run Fund Raiser
new top SOil, plant flowers and sod. Our volunteers
October 15'h - Foxwood Fund Raiser Trip
included, Gerry Menz, Mike Marro, Willie Heim, Tony
December 7'h - WMHT Auction
Sidoti, Michael Sidoti, Craig Centra and Dave
Carhartt . They did a beautiful job and we also donated
Anyone interested in supporting and/or all the supplies, including the plants and flowers,
participating in any of our scheduled events please
contact our office. The majority of our Fund
Raisers support our "Tricia Ann Hunter Memorial
Scholarship Fund" which , every year, presents
$300.00 scholarships to member 's children who are
high school seniors. This scholarship fu nd was
established in memory of Business Agent, Kevin
Hunter's daughter, Trtcia. Our hope is to
eventually increase the amount of these
schola rships, Th is year's rcciprients (who are
pictured on this page) are the following:
Maria C. Lizzi, daugter of Cindy who is employed
by the Colonie School District. Maria is attending
LeMoyne College this fall.
Janet Baker, daughter of Ronald, employed by
Washington County Department of Public Works.
Janet is attending Hartwick College.
Melissa L. McQuade. daughter of Paul who is
employed by Quality Carriers. Melissa is planning
on attending Marist College in the fall.
Alan Burke, son of Alan, employed by UPS.
Samantha Eissing, daughter of Joe who is
employed by Allied Systems. She is planning on
attending Maria College this fall.

Pictured is Business Agent Kevin Hunter. JOliet Baku, Melissa

MCQuude. Samantha Eisssing' and Genera/ President John Bulgaro.
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SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2001 !

SEPTEMBER IS "LABOR MONTH" IN THE CITY OF ALBANY .

ALL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS ARE RALLYING TO PROMOTE OUR
THIRD ANNUAL MAJOR LABOR PARADE IN AN EFFORT TO SHOW
UNION SOLIDARITY. YOUR PARTICIPATION fN THlS EVENT WILL
BE VERY BENEFICIAL TO THE TEAMSTERS AND THE ENTIRE
LABOR MOVEMENT. TEAMSTERS LOCAL 294 EXPECTS TO
HAVE A TREMENDOUS TURNOUT FROM IT'S MEMBERS AND
THEIR FAMILIES!!

THE PARADE WILL INCLUDE FLOATS, TRUCKS, MARCHING

BANDS, ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC CARS AND TillS YEAR WE WJLL
FEATURE THE NATIONALLY FAMOUS MUMMER'S BAND, AS
SEEN AT MAJOR PARADES THROUGHOUT TIIE COUNTRY.

THE PARADE WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 A.M. IN ALBANY, USING

THE W ASHINGTON AVENUE ROUTE STAGING rusr EAST OF
MAIN AVENUE. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PARADE THERE
WILL BE A GATHERING WITH FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT THE
LAKE HOUSE IN WASHINGTON PARK.

WE GUARANTEE A GREAT DA Y FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SO

MARK YOUR CALENDARS TODAY!!
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Before
T he Teams te r Privilege progr;lm is a package of
benefits for Teamster members only.

MAST ERCARD LEGAL SERVICES ~ D iscou nt 011 rea l e s ta te co rn -

Sp('cwl TCQllls ters Free Gnd Dncouoied Legal Services I111S5 10 n fo r ho m e se lle rs .
Cait' W ,th 1 0 ','.' Inter - Yo u can o nsult a union- Ir i nd ly ~ Free app raisal and cr die

n
pst and No Annual Fe: ' au o r ney fo r legal rep o rt o r home buye r u SlIlg
Tills I .1 sp CI, I Lill i a n cr dit card help o r t o pI" vent Cc ru ury 2 1 net wo rk .
t h;n ( arures .. legal pr o ble m s. ~ A ll tran sacu o ns handled co nfi-
de n ti ally and co n venient ly by
~ a ann ua l Iee, o enr o ll rn n t
phon e. (1 -80 0 -8 48 -6 4 66 )
~ La v variable in t er est ra te . ic c .
.1d)lJste J q uar terly. (A s o f A p r il ~ Fr e 30- ru n ut c consu ltatio n.
15. 1995. 14 pc rce nt.) ~ Free docu m e nt r evi ew .
UNION DRIVER AND
~ N o Ic c ( r AT M LIS • casb ~ Fr ee follow -up letter o r phone
TRAVELER
ad vances. 0 1' checks. call. Spea a! M OlOr Club. ~
~ kip- p a ym e nt option du n ng ~ 30 perce nt di s co un t o n co m -
Car Repmr St:rvJC .~.
U n io n Drivel ' an d
s tr tkc s las tin g ov r 30 da ys. p le x mat te rs.
Trave ler m e ets yo ur
~ e cu rcd car d available to he lp
fam ily' s n eds o n the r o ad .
r . pair rcd rr p r o ble m s. MORTGAGE & REAL
ESTATE PROGRAM ~ Low annual me mbers hip le e .
W he n you use th rs Mastc r C:trd.
(Omp cI ;uveBate [o r Hon«: ~ Fr e e em ergency r o ad s id e se r-
Irna nce c harge s ap p ly on purchase s
Purchase, Refi nancing \/1 e a nd towlIlg (Up to $ 100).
an d cas h ad va nce s from t he da te

m
This Tearnste r Pr ivl- ~ C o mp ut e r ize d trip rou tings
o f the uansacn o n Yo u alwa ys p:ty
leg e be nefit ta kes ca r e t ha t feature u n io n-o r gan ized
(ma n ce charges 011 your purchas -
II of yo ur family's co m - ho te ls alo ng th e wa y.
s. b ut :ll a ra re muc h lo w er t han
~~ plc te mo n gage a nd ~ Ac ce ss to ;j 24- hour r e pa rr
1110s t a he r ca r d s.
r e al es ta te nee d s. ref e r ral ho t line s ta ffed by cc rti-
Fo r m el b er s w ho kee p a ba la nc e fie d au to motive techn ician s.
~ D o w n pay m ents as low ;:IS
on t he ir cre dit card. the lo w rate ~ D isco u nt s o n ar re pairs and
5 pe rce n t.
a ll be. big bc ne f . Bu t m e m b e r s parts.
~ Refinanc ing of ex ist ing
w ho P:lY the ir ba la nce III full eac h ~ Aro u nd-th e -cloc k accid e ru
mo rtgage s.
mo nt h pro bably s ho uld not app ly. assis ta nc e ho t linc lo r help w id)
~ In t erest only paym en t option
ins u ra nce claim s.
duri ng s t ri ke s l:ls t lng o ver
~ S;nisf:lc tio n guar an t eed . 0 1' ge t
30 da ys.
your m o ney bac k.
~ Spec ia l help fo r first- tim e ho m e
bu yers.

: Jl'
FOR MORE INFORMATION
.... ... ·ON THESE PROGRAMS, CALL 1-800-151-1510•
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CALL 1-80Q-8~8~6466FOR MORTGAGE INFORMATION.

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GET A WITijDRAWAL CARD WHEN YOU LEAVE A DEDICA.TED "TRUE TEAMSTER" RETIRES
YOUR JOB!
Be su re you request a withd rawal card when being laid-off, Shawn below is Darlene Oakes, the- most familiar face in Local
going on a leave of absence. lengthy medical leave or 29..j's 0 ffice for a Imost th irry years. Da rlen e j 0 in ed Lcca I 294
terminating your employment. The charge for a withdrawal back in March of 1971, however, she is a true Tea rnster in the-
card is still only .50 cents, however, your monthly dues must sense that she not only worked in our office, she worked at the
be paid through Ihe dille of request. craft in the construction industry driving a truck back in the days
Stop by Loca 1294's office, or complete the form below and when 1-88 was buill. She has 1I heart of gold, to all who
mail it to our office along with your check or money order for personally know her. she is a devout, dedicated Teamster, who we
.5 0 cents. It is your responsibility to obtain a withdrawal card already miss. But we can rest assured because she has joined our
II fter leaving the company so that you will not be obligated to retirees clu b and will be arou nd for a long time . ~ wish her a
pay extra dues. Failure to request a withdrawal card may long and healthy retirement. We also wish Tom m y "good luck".
ca use you to pay back dues.
Mail to: Team sters Loca l 2'}·:. S90 Third Street ,
Albany. NY 12206
orget to enclose ,50 cents. check. moneyorder
D Oli 't f
Or coin,
WITHDRA WAL c.·IRO REQW.'ST
NAME,_ :---: I
SO ·,A LSEC UR1T Y# _
ADDRESS _

EMPLOYER _
REASON FOR LEAVING (quit, laid-off. etc.)

SIGNATURE _

18T, Local 294 NON-PROFIT ORG.

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