REAL NEWS - BCTGM Local 19

Vol. XV • No. 1
Cleveland, Ohio
January, 2014
Best Wishes to Our Members for a Successful 2014, from the Officers and Staff of BCTGM Local 19
Front row, left to right: Phil Lukic, Financial Secretary/Business Agent; John Letner, Emeritus Board Member; Doug Schuetz, Business Agent; Abe Herskovitz,
Treasurer/Business Agent; Paul LaBuda, President/Business Agent; Ed Thomas, Vice President/Business Agent; Mike Kado, Business Agent; Dan Kolar, Recording
Secretary; Bob Mitcheal, Emeritus Board Member.
Back row, left to right: Stan LaBuda, Business Manager/Business Agent; Joan Kne, Executive Secretary; Sharon Herskovitz, Office Manager; Steve Solic, Trustee;
Mike Helm, Business Agent; Mike Galassi, Corresponding Secretary/Business Agent; Jim Franklin, Sergeant-at-Arms/Business Agent; Jim Rumsey, Trustee;
Mary Barnish, Office Staff; Charlie McGee, Trustee; Vince Bianchi, Emeritus Trustee.
Local 19 Members at Frito-Lay
Ratify New Agreement
BCTGM LOCAL NO. 19
REAL NEWS
Official Publication of the
Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers
& Grain Millers Union Local No. 19
OFFICERS
Paul LaBuda .....................President/Business Agent
Ed Thomas ...............Vice President/Business Agent
Abe Herskovitz ................. Treasurer/Business Agent
Phil Lukic .......... Financial Secretary/Business Agent
Dan Kolar .................................. Recording Secretary
Mike Galassi .. Corresponding Sec’y/Business Agent
Jim Franklin ........ Sergeant-at-Arms/Business Agent
Charlie McGee ............................................... Trustee
Jim Rumsey ................................................... Trustee
Steve Solic..................................................... Trustee
STAFF
Stan LaBuda ...... Business Manager/Business Agent
Mike Helm......................................... Business Agent
Mike Kado ........................................ Business Agent
Doug Schuetz ................................... Business Agent
Joan Kne ................................... Executive Secretary
Sharon Herskovitz ............................ Office Manager
Mary Barnish ........................................... Office Staff
Sarah Filipic ............................................. Office Staff
Published quarterly by BCTGM Local 19
9665 Rockside Rd., Suite B,
Cleveland, Ohio 44125
216-771-5386 800-362-2120
E-mail – [email protected]
www.bctgmlocal19.com
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9665 Rockside Rd., Suite B
Cleveland, Ohio 44125
Local 19’s members
working at the Frito-Lay
distribution center voted
to accept a new 3 year
contract on October 31,
2013. Highlighting the
new agreement were
wage increases totaling
80¢ per hour and back
pay of approximately
$200.00 for all employees
hired after May of 1999
and bonuses totaling
$2,400.00 for those hired
prior to the same date.
In addition, contract
classification rates were
increased along with
work leader pay.
Local 19 Supports Locked Out
Kellogg’s Cereal Workers
On October 22nd over 220 workers were locked out
of their jobs by the Kellogg Company at its cereal
production facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
The workers who are Union members of Local
252G were displaced by Kellogg’s in an attempt to
ignore a master agreement that was negotiated by
the parties in 2012. This outrageous action taken
by this 14 billion dollar multinational corporation
is a direct attack against Kellogg’s dedicated and
skilled workforce whose average seniority exceeds
20 years of service with the company. Kellogg’s goal
is to replace these workers and their steady, middle
class full-time jobs with casual part-time employees
who would earn at least $6.00 per hour less than
the current Memphis workforce earns.
BCTGM Local 252G has established a “Hardship Fund” to provide help to their members, and our
International Union has responded with a $25,000.00 contribution in addition to making a $100.00
donation for each Local 252G member at Thanksgiving.
BCTGM members from all over the country have rallied to the side of our brothers and sisters in Memphis
with contributions of food and money along with strong statements of unity for these locked out members.
Local 19 has made a donation of $1,000.00 toward this very deserving cause and is encouraging our
members to help in any way they can.
see page 2 for additional information
The BCTGM International Union organized a march in conjunction with the
Martin Luther King National Holiday Parade in Memphis, Tennessee on January
20, 2014. Representatives of Local 19 joined in support with the brothers
and sisters of other BCTGM Locals as well as the officers and members of
various unions from all over the country. They marched side by side with
BCTGM members of Local 252G who were locked out of their jobs by the
Kellogg’s Company at its cereal production facility in Memphis, Tennessee
on October 22, 2013.
Contributions for the locked out Kellogg’s workers can be sent to:
Local 252G Hardship
c/o BCTGM Local 252G
3035 Directors Row
Building A #1310
Memphis, TN 38131-0417
Tell Kellogg’s to END the
L CKOUT
The BCTGM and unions across
North America and the globe
are opposing Kellogg’s plans to
restructure its workforce through
the introduction of their “new
workforce of the future.”
This new structure ensures that all new hires will
receive far less in wages and few, if any benefits.
DO NOT BE DECIEVED by Kellogg’s public
relations spin claiming current employees will not
be affected. If they are successful, it is just a
matter of time before they begin to use this new
strategy as a tool to drive down your standard
of living.
As part of its plan, Kellogg has already locked
out BCTGM Local 252G members from their
plant in Memphis, Tenn. and CLOSED the
London, Ontario cereal facility, also putting
BCTGM members at Local 154G out of work.
Together we must prevent them from destroying
the lives and communities of workers who have
given their lives for the company.
Take a minute to send a loud clear message:
It is time to END THE LOCKOUT, ABANDON
THE EXPANSION OF CASUAL JOBS and
NEGOTIATE IN GOOD FAITH!
More than nine thousand supporters worldwide have
signed this petition from the IUF and sent messages to
Kellogg’s CEO John Bryant urging him to end the lockout.
Scan the QR Code with your smart phone,
or go to bctgm.org/kelloggpetition
to ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST!
©2013 • BCTGM
TOLEDO CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 2ND, 2013
MINSTER/LIMA CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 3RD, 2013
YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 7TH, 2013
HEBRON/COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 9TH, 2013
MARTINS FERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 10TH, 2013
NAVARRE, CANTON, AKRON CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 14TH, 2013
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PITTSBURGH CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 17TH, 2013
LOCAL 19 RETIREES 2 DAY CHRISTMAS PARTY
DECEMBER 19TH AND 20TH, 2013
Paul LaBuda
Local 19 President
Ed Thomas
Local 19
Vice President
John Letner
Local 19
Retired Vice President
Bill Fadel
Local 19 Attorney
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By: Mike Galassi, Corresponding Secretary
Deron Glass is the 17
year old grandson of
Janet Scott, a longtime Union member
employed at Nickles
Bakery in Martins Ferry,
Ohio. In the photo he
is riding his Kawasaki
KX250F number 917.
He rode his first
motorcycle at 4 years
of age. He was mostly
interested in riding in the
woods on his dirt bike.
Then at the age of 13, he
discovered motorcross
racing and has been
racing ever since.
He then moved up to a Yamaha 250YZ and also claimed numerous 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies.
This past year he switched to a new Kawasaki KX250F. On his Kawasaki he claimed another season
championship trophy. He also won the Ironman Award for racing in every race at Fly MX.
Deron is a member of the Ohio Motorcross Association and has raced in numerous area tracks including
Fly MX Park, MX 213, Malvern MX Park and Briarcliff MX to name a few. He has also been in races at
Belmont County Fair and Delaware County Fair in Ohio and Tyler County Fair in West Virginia.
Purina Workers Approve New Contract
Local 19’s members working at Purina Animal Nutrition voted unanimously in favor of a new 4 year
collective bargaining agreement on November 11, 2013. The new contract contains 3 annual 2% wage
increases for all Union members in addition to a first year bonus of $1,000.00. In addition to wages, sick
pay was increased in each year of the agreement and contract language was added in various areas
to better protect the members. The Officers of the Union were very happy to achieve this excellent
settlement for the Purina workers who became Local 19 members in August of 2012, when their former
Local 138G was transferred into our organization.
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His future plans are to serve his country as a U.S. Marine!
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Deron’s first full year of racing at Fly MX Park was in School Boy and B and C classes. He rode his Yamaha
125YZ and he took home the 1st place season championship trophy in School Boy. He claimed the 2nd
place season trophy in 125 B and C classes in 2009. He repeated as season champion the next 2 years.
2014 Retirees’ Bus Trips
Thursday, March 6th, 2014 – Rivers Casino
We will be taking our first trip of the year going east to Pennsylvania for an afternoon
of gambling. We will get some sort of bonus upon arrival at the casino. Reservations
due by February 22, 2014.
Cost: Member $20.00, Spouse $20.00, Non-Member $30.00
Sunday, October 26, 2014 — Sunday, November 2, 2014
How would you like to go somewhere warm when it’s getting colder in Cleveland?
Spend 7 days and nights on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s “Freedom of the Seas”.
While on board we will visit Haiti, Jamaica, the Grand Cayman’s and Cozumel. Price
includes all airfare, port fees, transfers and food while on the cruise ship. Trip insurance
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 – Jimmy Stewart Tour
is available at an additional cost of $59.00 per person. You must have a valid passport
If you liked watching Jimmy Stewart movies or are just interested in where a to go on this trip. Reservations due by May 15, 2014.
Hollywood star grew up then you should join us on our trip to his hometown of Indiana, Cost: Inside Cabin
Pennsylvania. Here we will get a tour of his hometown and visit the museum built in
Member $1,425.00, Spouse $1,425.00, Non-Member $1,500.00
remembrance of his life and career. We will also enjoy an Amish wedding feast for
(price based on double occupancy)
lunch. Reservations due by March 21, 2014.
Member $1,800.00, Spouse $1,800.00, Non-Member $1,875.00
Cost: Member $60.00, Spouse $60.00, Non-Member $81.00
Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 – Raven’s Glenn Winery
We will venture into east central Ohio to Raven’s Glenn Winery, which is called “Ohio’s
Crown Jewel of Wineries”. We will take a canal boat ride and enjoy shopping at Roscoe
Village. We will also have a tour and some wine taste testing at the winery along with Cost:
lunch. Reservations due by May 10, 2014.
Cost: Member $50.00, Spouse $50.00, Non-Member $69.00
Tuesday – Wednesday, July 1st – 2nd, 2014 – Horseshoe Cincinnati Casino
We will be spending the night in Cincinnati where you can go gambling at the new
Horseshoe Cincinnati Casino or just enjoy a nice quiet getaway. We will be staying at
the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which is located 1 mile from the casino but there is a shuttle
that runs between them every half hour. Price includes 1 breakfast along with hotel Cost:
and transportation costs. Reservations due by May 16, 2014.
Cost: Member $125.00, Spouse $125.00, Non-Member $149.00 (double occupancy)
Member $200.00, Spouse $200.00, Non-Member $225.00 (single occupancy)
Member $85.00, Spouse $85.00, Non-Member $110.00 (triple occupancy)
IN MEMORIAM
We mourn the passing of these members and offer condolences to their families and friends.
Luis Agrinsonis
Adam Boden
Johanna Botson
Louise Brouse
Nellie Carpenter
Erna Dirner
Mildred Douglas
Christopher Foose
Phillip Grim
Alfred Gue
Lois Hagen
Rubie Harris
Benjamin Hochman
Elsie Janek
Rudolph Jerse
John Juhasz
Ralph Kopczinsky
Lucky Kramer
Daniel Marshall
Dale McCutcheon Sr.
Myrtle O’Brien
Gloria Mae Pecchia
Arthur Ratka
Linda Rhone
Helen Sadowski
Dorothy Sakach
Melvin Simon
Walter Snead Sr.
Mayo Christine Starnes
Frances Steiner
Karolina Szierer
Wayne Taylor
Larry Vogler
Joe Whipple Jr.
Gary Williams
Marguerite Younkins
Theodore Yunak
(price based on single occupancy)
Member $1,200.00, Spouse $1,200.00, Non-Member $1,275.00
(price based on triple occupancy)
Ocean View Cabin
Member $1,535.00, Spouse $1,535.00, Non-Member $1,610.00
(price based on double occupancy)
Member $1,900.00, Spouse $1,900.00, Non-Member $1,975.00
(price based on single occupancy)
Member $1,300.00, Spouse $1,300.00, Non-Member $1,375.00
(price based on triple occupancy)
Ocean View Cabin with Balcony (Limited Number Available)
Member $1,745.00, Spouse $1,745.00, Non-Member $1,820.00
(price based on double occupancy)
Member $2,100.00, Spouse $2,100.00, Non-Member $2,175.00
(price based on single occupancy)
Member $1,525.00, Spouse $1,525.00, Non-Member $1,600.00
(price based on triple occupancy)
All Non-Members must be traveling with a member of Local 19
Reservations are taken on a first come first served basis. In order for you to reserve
your seat on a trip you will need to send in a check made payable to Bakers’ Local
No. 19. The date on the check should be the “Reservations due by” date for the trip
you would like to attend. Make out separate checks for each trip that you would like
to go on. Include with your check(s) the name(s) and birth dates (if a gambling trip) of
anyone that you are bringing with you. If the person you intended to bring on the trip
cannot make it you must call with the name of the person replacing them prior to the
date of the trip and pay any differences in costs. An itinerary for the trip will be sent out
2 weeks prior to the trip. Trips will be cancelled on the “Reservations due by” date if
there is not the required number of people signed up for the trip. Any questions please
call Sharon at 216-771-5386 ext. 191 or at 800-362-2120 ext. 191.

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