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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Unit 43 Candidates

UNIT 43 -  Candidates Nominated For Unit Office



Chairman ** -         Jeff Wathen

Vice Chair ** -       Select One (1)   
    
                                   Deb Bonanno
                                   Cindy Gumble
                                    CJ Lowe


Recorder -                   Cheryl Bartle


Executive Committee -  Select Four (4)

                                   Pete Dinicola
                                   Kelly Caranchan
                                   Jean Faucett
                                   Terry Greco
                                   Chad Morris
                                   Carolyn Powell
                                   Michelle Reilly
                                   Lori Reynolds

Elections will be held Tuesday June 7th  7:00am to 7:00pm
Sherburne American Legion & Howard Johnsons Norwich

** When elected as Chairman and Vice Chair they are also elected as the Unit's Bargaining Committee .

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35 comments:

  1. Vote Bonano!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. VOTE BONANO

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  3. I would like to be the first to say "good luck" to my fellow candidates running for Vice-Chair and to the E-board candidates for Unit 43.

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  4. Dear Brothers and Sisters,

    Last Night we had our nominations in Unit 43. At the conclusion of that meeting it was decided that this blog will not be used for negative campaigning. As long as the posting is positive and does not knock another union member it will be posted.

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  5. I am looking at the list of fine candidates and one thing pops out at me, is that out of 13 positions there are only two people that are from the outside plant. I am not saying the other 11 will not do the job I am sure they would do a great job but i would like to see some com techs in place.

    Join Me and Make one of your four selections in the Executive Committee race

    CHAD MORRIS

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  6. A Voice from the Inside Plant CenterMay 5, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Good Luck to all candidates. I would like to share my choices. These choices are based on what I feel we need to get us through a very tough contract coming up. I will say that I firmly believe the last contract was a decent one for the times until Maggie and company gave themselves a raise.

    I feel we need extra experience.

    Jeff Wathen

    Cindy Gumble

    Cheryl Bartle

    Lori Reynolds

    Jean Faucett

    Pete Dinicola

    Chad Morris

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  7. KEEP JEFF WATHEN & CJ LOWE

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  8. Vote Cindy Gumble for vice chairman We Need her at the Bargaining Table.

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  9. Vote Cindy Gumble for Vice Chairman

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  10. We positively want Cindy Gumble to be at Bargaining.

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  11. Wha an experienced team we will have with Jeff wathen and Cindy Gumble.

    How many years combined do they have as chairman?


    Vote on June 7th for the team of wathen and gumble

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  12. Vote CJ Lowe for Vice Chair

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  13. So many good candidates to pick from.

    It should be a very close race. Good luck to all.

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  14. A Concerned memberMay 6, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I have two questions to ask all the candidates:]

    1, If you are elected as Vice Chairman will you guaratee that you will be at bargaining every session and not miss bargaining?


    2. For the executive committee will you promise to hold executive committee meetings on a normal basis and will you attend all meetings?

    I hope all candidates answer their respective question online at this site

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  15. I am totally commited to be at every monthly meeting that I possible can and every single bargaining session, no matter how long it takes for us to get the best possible outcome. That is a promise!!!!!

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  16. "Deb Bonano" 's correct last name spelling is "Bonanno". And, Debbie would make an excellent Vice Chair. Few People know this, but Deb has been Heavily involved in a Union Environment longer than many of Us have been employed at Frontier. Deb was a Shop Steward when She worked at Lucent Downstate. She has a unique Perspective on coping in a Union Shop. The best attribute Debbie possesses is looking out for what's best for the ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP and Not looking out for a select group. Join Me in voting for Deb Bonanno for Vice Chair of Unit 43.

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  17. I am voting for Wathen and Bartle

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  18. A Concerned MemberMay 7, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Where did you work for Lucent? How many years were you a union steward

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  19. First of all, I want to wish All Candidates the best of luck in the upcoming Unit 43 elections. You all have unique contributions to offer the Membership. And, that is what this election is all about- isn't it?? Serving every single Member?? I personally have been very involved in Union Affairs beginning in 2002, attending most all Meetings, volunteering to help out for Contract Votes, Unit and Local Elections, and acting as a Steward for the last 5 Years. Last Spring, I accepted an Appointment to the Executive Committee of Unit 43 to fill the last Year of a 3 Year Term vacated by a Newly-Hired Assigner. During The last Year, I have attended EVERY UNION MEETING except for One- May 3rd, 2011 ( due to an illness that, as of this date, I continue to battle). As a matter of Fact, I have missed VERY FEW Meetings since 2002. While I cannot guarantee I'll be able to attend every single Meeting, MY HISTORY suggests that I'll attend MOST of Them. I take great pride in helping out where I can and being trusted by My fellow Members. The ONLY reason that I am running for a seat on Unit 43's Executive Committee is to help make decisions in the best interest of ALL MEMBERS of Our Unit. No matter how You all vote, JUST VOTE. And, although I would be happy to represent all of You, I would respect the voting wishes of the Membership if the New Executive Committee does NOT include Me. Thank You for Your continued Support of Our Union.

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  20. Terry Greco for Vice Chairman

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  21. A Concerned MemberMay 13, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Fellow Brothers and sisters we are roughly 3 weeks away from our election and only two people answered my questions.

    Remember them.

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  22. Well said Terry! Congatulations and Good Luck to all Candidates running for elections. Ultimately our Membership will choose a leadership team to represent them, a group of talented and competent individuals no matter who is elected.
    Prior to my 11 yrs this June I was employed with Lucent/Avaya Technologies for 13yrs.I was actively involved as a Steward in Local 827/IBEW in Parsippany & Local 1105/CWA in Melville, N Y during my time with Lucent. My actions as a Steward have always been genuine & sincere & never for personal gain or recognition, as I was taught. Addressing everyday issues & concerns is a priority for me. After all a Contract is only as good as the people who stand behind it and are willing to enforce it.
    As for negotiations in 2012 there is every indication it will be challenging to put it mildly. I would be honored to actively participate if elected and believe my more than 10 yrs experience as a Steward would be beneficial to our team.

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  23. To all candidates in the upcoming Unit 43 elections the best of luck to you all.

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  24. Response to a concerned member: If elected as Vice Chair of Unit 43 I do guarantee that I will be at bargaining every session and not miss bargaining.

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  25. I am asking all my brothers and sisters today to join me and elect individuals that will help secure our future and benefits.

    ON JUNE 7TH VOTE:

    Gumble

    Carnachan

    Faucett

    Morris

    Reynolds

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  26. A Concerned MemberMay 18, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    A question from above was if elected will you be at bargaining....

    Two Candidates answered the question I definately will be there and one candidate stated i would actively participate.


    What does actively participate mean ?

    Do we have a committment that you will be at all sessions?


    The main reason for this question is the members need to know the person they elect will be at the table,

    Can all candidates spend a week away from home at a time?

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  27. Dear Concerned Member

    I'm sorry if I wasn't clear. I will be at Negotiations for all Sessions until we reach an agreement...

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  28. If we want to stop all the non sense in the building.

    Then

    Vote Jeff Wathen & Cindy Gumble

    A Team that will be INVINCIBLE


    Vote Your Future

    Vote For Now

    Vote For Job security

    REMEMBER THE ONLY TEAM WATHEN & GUMBLE

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  29. A Concerned MemberMay 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I have a great idea !!!!!!!

    Would Deb, CJ and Cindy agree to a debate ????

    That way we can ask ten questions and each candidate must answer the question and we post the answers here.


    What do you think ?????

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  30. Here's my vote. I have a vote of no confidence that the current GM cannot do her job in Central NY. There was enough coverage under the last two GMs. Including retired Keith Jensen. Now there isn't. This effects our customers in commitments and appointments. We can not do this job short handed. I can give my union bros and sisters clear examples on how she has messed up the working environment but I don't want to appear to be a whiner. Ask for more the information and I'll give it.

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  31. OH BABY

    Cindy comes back this week !!!

    We probally hear from her and get great advice

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  32. I have two questions for the Vice Chair candidates(Bonnano, Gumble and Lowe).

    1. What are your top three issues you feel need to be addressed at the table?


    2. What is your greatest asset that you will bring to the members if elected?

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  33. 1.) The top 3 issues should not be mine, they should be what the majority of the union members feel are the top 3 issues.

    Personally, I feel that job security is important.
    Benefits are important. I don't think that we should have to pay a larger share of our premiums until the Frontier 13 union members catch up to us.
    Also, I don't want to see the Company take away the 401K match again. That is very important to most of our members now. Important for their future.

    2.) I feel that my greatest asset is experience. I will have 34 years with the Company & as a Union member, as of August 2011.
    I have been an assignor, repair rep., dispatcher, tester, & I spent 9 yrs. in the field as a CO tech.
    I have been @ the bargaining table twice before.

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  34. There have been comments posted where members say we need experience at the table as this coming contract is going to be tough one and we need experience. Every contract is important and a tough one. It doesn't take just the 2 members from Unit 43 it is a combined committee of all 3 units. 6 members elected by their units to represent the union members at the bargaining table. Our last bargaining committee made several postive changes. I feel we should keep the same team this time...JEFF WATHEN AND CJ LOWE

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