NEWS FLASH....PHILLIPENAS SUSPENDED BY JOINT COUNCIL 42

John Phillipenas was suspended by Joint Council 42 for 30 days. Weimer, Williams and Gonzales also found to have violated IBT Constitution and reprimanded. Phillipenas immediately appealed the decision to the IBT General Executive Board and requested that his suspension be stayed pending a decision on the appeal. A stay was granted by General President Hoffa which permits Phillipenas to stay in office until a decision is rendered. Developing story......