Wednesday, May 4, 2011

NEWS FLASH....HOFFA PUNKS PHILLIPENAS

Late yesterday the IBT ruled that "real problems" in the operations of Local 631 require the following action:

1. Appointment of an additional Personal Representative to oversee Convention Industry negotiations and operations of the Funds,

2.Immediate imposition of a  summary trusteeship if John Phillipenas  refuses to implement changes suggested by the Personal Representatives or fails to negotiate a good contract in the Convention  Industry including maximizing job opportunities and protecting jurisdiction,

3. Approval by the IBT of an independent election service to insure a fair local union election this fall.