Executive Board

Your Executive board typically meets every second Tuesday of the month, one week before the general membership meeting. These meetings last about two hours. These meetings are not open to the general membership. Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about what an executive board does.

President

Kiana Peacock – ANC counter

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Vice President

Garrett Gebauer – ANC Ramp

Recording Secretary

Melissa Hopson – ANC counter

Financial Secretary Treasurer

Meghan Wagner – ANC counter

Conductor-Sentinel

Yo Phanmanivong – ANC warehouse

Trustees

Sam Williams – ANC warehouse

GG Granger – ANC counter

Irene Kerita – ANC counter

An Executive Board of a union’s local lodge is responsible for managing the overall operations and decision-making processes of the local union. This group plays a key leadership role, ensuring the local adheres to its constitution, bylaws, and the larger union’s goals while advocating for the interests of its members. Below are some common responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Governance

  • Strategic Planning: Sets the vision and priorities for the local union.
  • Decision Making: Handles significant issues that impact the membership, such as contract negotiations or responses to grievances.
  • Compliance: Ensures the lodge follows the bylaws and constitution of the larger union and complies with labor laws and regulations.

2. Representation

  • Advocacy: Represents the interests of union members in negotiations with employers.
  • Grievance Handling: Assists members in filing and resolving workplace grievances.
  • Community Engagement: Represents the union in interactions with other unions, community groups, or public officials.

3. Financial Oversight

  • Budgeting: Oversees the local lodge’s financial resources, ensuring they are used effectively to support members.
  • Reporting: Prepares and reviews financial reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Dues Management: Ensures proper collection and allocation of union dues.

4. Communication

  • Member Engagement: Keeps members informed about union activities, policy changes, and workplace issues.
  • Meetings: Organizes and conducts regular union meetings for updates, discussions, and voting.
  • Outreach: Acts as a bridge between the local lodge and the larger union organization.

5. Organizing

  • Recruitment: Encourages new membership and participation in union activities.
  • Education: Provides training and resources to members about their rights, workplace safety, and labor laws.
  • Mobilization: Leads members in collective actions like strikes, rallies, or other advocacy efforts.

6. Policy Enforcement

  • Ensures that workplace agreements, such as collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), are enforced and upheld.

The composition of the Executive Board typically includes positions like:

  • President
  • Vice President(s)
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Trustees
  • Sergeant-at-Arms/Conductor Sentinel
  • Additional members as specified by the local’s constitution or bylaws.

Their work collectively ensures that the local lodge operates effectively, protects members’ rights, and advances their interests in the workplace and beyond.