LET THEM EAT CAKE- PHILLIPENAS JOINS $100,000 CLUB

Facing declining membership, trusteeship, and disiplinary charges John Phillipenas raised his own salary by $10,000  or 12 percent in 2010. His total compensation  increased to $102,645.  Phillipenas granted substantial wage increases to other Business Agents. Apparently the tough economic times faced by Local 631 members were of no concern to Phillipenas.