National Local 20140

LOCAL 20140 PRESIDENT’S REPORT, March 7, 2006

Last year was a challenging one both for me personally, and for the membership at large.

I attended negotiations as your elected representative, and really gained an appreciation for those who travel extensively! The first few times were exciting – nice hotels, fancy restaurants, room service etc. It soon became an ordeal to be lived through as I realized that the various meetings and conventions seemed to be never-ending. I spent more time on the telephone with my family and friends than I did in person–to-person contact! I spent about 5+ weeks in Ottawa for negotiations, spread throughout the year.

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