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Monthly Newsletter   Teamsters Local 492 would like to wish the following retirees Best of Luck in their future endeavors. Leno A. Maestas - KSL Benny J. Sisneros - YTI George E. Fernandez - KSL Neal Pitts - Hadley Eppie Coriz - KSL Bruce W. Daniels - Sysco Augustine Muller Jr. - YTI George Schmolze - Creamland Frank E. Sisneros - YTI Remy R. Sanchez - Roadway Fidel M. Madrid - UPS Teamsters Local 492 would like to express our condolences to the families of: Herman Lujan - Yellow Frank Page - Creamland SEPTEMBER 2008 ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWSLETTER Report From Mike Butler:  Business Agent OMI:  Congratulations on recent retirement of brother Ruben Gonzales.  Again looks like there may be a new classification coming.  In the mean time I need any and all information the membership can bring forward so we can negotiate any new positions. UPS Statewide – Business Agent Sister Marie Wilson has decided to turn in her retirement papers as of 8/29/2008.  Sister Wilson was a breath of fresh air in this industry and will surely be missed.  I wish her the best on a well deserved retirement.  There continues to be issues on methods on the road and in the buildings.  If the company intent is to issue discipline on you have a steward or union member as witness.  It’s your right and the company’s obligation to do so.  Again the grievance procedure has been overhauled.  The members and the company have an obligation to follow Article 28 and the steps in place.  I have copies of the up-dated procedure in the office, it’s the same that came with your ballot for the contract that you voted on.  When the new contract is available to the Local it will be available to the members.  In the mean time use the old contract with the language changes that came with your ballot. Please be safe in the work place Peak is right around the corner.   Report From Kevin H. Pohl:  Business Agent Creamland:  By this time all of you know about the arbitrator’s decision on the attendance policy. Although we had a good argument on the change, the arbitrator makes the final and binding decision that both the company and the union must live with.  We were hoping to have the new contract books printed by the end of September, but both the company and the union are still in the process of reviewing the language to insure the accuracy and the intent.   Support Contract Services:  As you all know Support Contract Services is a UPS Truck Load Carrier. Our Teamster Brother Anthony Lovato was nominated by Johnny Johnson Manager SCS in Albuquerque for driver of the quarter and was awarded that title.  A portion of his published article reads, “Sara Lee Distribution Manager, Enrique Ramoz to have nothing but great things to say about Anthony.  Anthony’s willingness to contribute on a daily bases has increased the efficiency of the Transportation Department and the distribution section.  Anthony is a certified trainer and participates in monthly safety team meetings. In the one year he has driven for the operation, Anthony’s peers and customers all respect and look to him for honesty, integrity and responsibility. He has well over 2.5 million miles of accident-free driving and trains new employees with dedication and professionalism”.  Anthony has been a Teamster for over 16 years, he started with Sara Lee Transportation since then they have closed and SCS has taken over. Great job Anthony we are proud to have you as a TEAMSTER.               SYSCO:  Contract proposal forms have been mailed out on August 29, 2008.  These need to be returned to the Local or your Steward by September 22, 2008.  The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Union Hall.  It is very important that you attend.  POLITICAL: I am very grateful for the Teamsters endorsement, it means a lot to me since I come from a union family.  I understand the difficulties and obstacles of the working men and women of New Mexico.  As District Attorney I know that it is imperative that we as a community keep people working; crime decreases when people have good paying jobs.  Unions are a very important part of that equation. I will have an open door, transparency and accountably in the District Attorney’s office when I am elected.  Your members will know their District Attorney is competent and fair. Thank you again, Lisa Torraco  CANDIDATES FOR THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO STATEWIDE RACES   JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY           CONGRESSIONAL Lisa Torraco ***                                         DISTRICT                             1 Martin Heinreich ***                        2 Harry Teague ***                   3 Ben Ray Lujan   PUBLIC REGULATORY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 Jason Marks   NM STATE HOUSE                                   NM STATE SENATE DISTRICT                                                  DISTRICT 1  No Endorsement                                      1 2  Alice Marie Stavin – Emond                     2 3  No Endorsement                                      3 4  Ray Begaye                                             4 5  Sandra D. Jeff             SILENT                5 6  Eliseo Lee Alcon                                      6 Carlos R. Sisneros 7  Andrew J. Barreras                                   7 Thomas Jeffery Carr *** 8  Elias Barela                                              8 Pete Campos 9  No Endorsement                                      9 John Sapien *** 10 No Endorsement                                     10 Victor Paul Raigoza 11 Rick Miera                                              11 Linda M. Lopez 12 Ernest C. Chavez                                     12 Gerold Ortiz Y Pino 13 Elenor Chavez                                         13 Dede Feldman 14 Miguel P. Garcia                                      14 Eric Griego *** 15 Bill B. O’Neil                                           15 Tim Eichenberg 16 Antonio “Moe” Maestas                          16 Cisco McSorley 17 Edward C. Sandoval                                17 Tim Keller *** 18 Gail Chasey                                             18 No Endorsement 19 Sheryl William Stapleton                          19 Jason M. Burnette 20 No Endorsement                                     20 No Endorsement 21 Mimi Stewart                                           21 Jessica Lynn Wolfe 22 Janice M. Saxton                                     22 Lynda M. Lovejoy 23 Benjamin Rodefer                                    23 No Endorsement 24 No Endorsement                                     24 Nancy Rodriguez 25 Danice Picraux                                        25 Pete Wirth 26 Al Park                                                   26 Bernadette M. Sanchez 27 No Endorsement                                     27 28 No Endorsement                                     28 Howie C. Morales 29 No Endorsement                                     29 Michael S. Sanchez 30 Karen E. Giannini                                    30 David Ulibari 31 No Endorsement                                     31 Cynthia Nava 32 No Endorsement                                     32 Timothy Z. Jennings 33 Joni Marie Gutierrez                                 33 No Endorsement 34 Mary Helen Garcia                                   34 No Endorsement 35 Antonio Lujan                                         35 No Endorsement                  36 Andrew Nunez                                        36 Mary Jane M. Garcia 37 Jeff Steinborn ***                                   37 Stephen H. Richmann 38 No Endorsement                                     38 Mary Kay Papen 39 Rodolfo “Rudy” S. Martinez                             39 No Endorsement 40 Nick L. Salazar                                        40 Carrol H. Leavell   SILENT 41 Debbie A. Rodella                                   41 42 Roberto “Bobbie” J. Gonzales                 42 No Endorsement 43 Jeannette O. Wallice   SILENT                 44 Lisa Cour                   SILENT 45 Jim R. Trujillo             46 Ben Lujan 47 Brian F. Egolf, Jr. 48 No Endorsement 49 50 Rhonda S. King 51 Douglas Mathew Post 52 Joseph Cervantes 53 Nathan P. Cote 54 No Endorsement 55 John A. Heaton 56 No Endorsement 57 Mary Francis Barron 58 George G. Peterson 59 Ellen E. Wederm 60 Jack Thomas 61 No Endorsement 62 No Endorsement 63 No Endorsement 64 Mario Trujillo             SILENT 65 James Rodger Madalena SILENT 66 No Endorsement 67 Craig L. Cosner                   SILENT 68 Thomas A. Garcia 69 W. Ken Martinez 70 Richard D. Vigil                                                                      *** INDICATES CANDIDATES WHO HAVE TAKEN THE TIME  AND MADE THE EFFORT TO SEEK ENDORSEMENT FROM TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION 492 EXECUTIVE BOARD IN PERSON.