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PCPA Executive Board
meeting
34th Annual PCPA Convention September 16, 2001
The
meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 at the
Executive Inn, Seattle, Wa.
All were in attendance at roll call. There was a minute of silence
in memory of deceased brothers and sisters.
Bill Hollater, a representative of from the Alliance of Retired
Americans, spoke to us giving the history of the Alliance, which is
sponsored by the AFL-CIO. Its purpose is to keep retired union members
politically informed regarding candidates and legislation that affect our
future. Resolution 4 submitted by the Columbia River pensioners addressed
our affiliation with the Alliance. It will be funded by the AFL-CIO by
assessments from the active locals - non-union retirees will pay an annual
fee for membership.)
The only ILWU International officer able to attend was Joe Wenzel.
The others were unable to make plane connections because of our recent
disaster. Coast Committeeman Wenzl greeted us and stated he would give a
full report to the convention body.
Secretary-Treasurer Arne Auvinen introduced Bonnie Eckert, Local 52
(a third generation ILWU member) who acted as recording Secretary. He then
presented his designs for a new Association logo and membership card as
well as a Charter for future clubs affiliating with the PCPA. Present
clubs are grand fathered in.
The ILWU retired member, Smitty, from Alaska was accepted to the
Executive Board as a fraternal Delegate. He hopes to be able to organize
Alaska pensioners into a club or clubs to affiliate with us.
Resolutions were submitted expressing our sympathy for the families
of the victims and airline personnel affected by the recent terrorism.
There were three resolutions regarding an improved pension agreement. Phil
Leili presented a resolution to honor an elected official from any
organization who has made a positive contribution to our union, industry
and/or workers in general at succeeding conventions. All resolutions were
seconded and accepted.
Respectively
submitted
John Johnson, 2nd V.P, PCPA.
Paul S. McCabe, Delegate Local 19 pensioners
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