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Adrien Boulay has been employed in Gas Distribution for NStar (formerly Commonwealth Gas) for 21 years. He is Currently a working leader and a very active union member. Adrien has been a Steward (with Local 333), and a Chief Steward and Executive Board Mmember with Local 369.  

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Nick has been a union member for approximately 40 years. He is employed as an Overhead Lineman/ Troubleman. Nick has been an active union member for over 35 years serving as a Steward, Executive Board Member, and representative on many committees.

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Carol has been a union member for 21 years. She began her career as a Meter Reader and has been a Field Service Representative for NStar on Cape Cod for 10 years. Carol represents members is all NStar divisions in Yarmouth and Martha's Vineyard. In addition to her current position as an Executive Board Member, she was also a Steward and Chief Steward in Yarmouth.

 

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

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Steve represents the Field Service Representatives. He has worked for NStar for 36 years and has served as Chief Steward and Steward.

Officers and fellow Executive Board Members of Local 369.

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Barbara DiScipio is a Vice President/ Executive Board Member of Local 369. She has been a union member for 39 years serving as a Steward and Chief Steward. Barbara has also been a representative of various committees including scholarships and strategic planning.

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Bob Durbin has been a union member for 18 years. He is employed with National Grid as an Overhead Troubleshooter. Bob has been an active union member since 1998 serving in the capacity of a Steward and Chief Steward of Local 369. Bob currently serves as an Executive Board Member/ Vice President of Local 369 representing members at the Brockton, Quincy, Hanover, and Nantucket platforms and Hingham Municipal Power and Light.

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Leo Fetherston has been a union member for 17 years. He is employed as an Electrical Operating Mechanic. Leo is an active union member who has served as a Steward, Chief Steward, and Executive Board Member.

Executive Board, Responsibilities

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

Article V

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice President, the Secretary-Treasurer and eighteen (18) Executive Board Members/Vice Presidents. The configuration of the Executive Board may be changed under the provisions of Article IV, Section 2 of these By-Laws.

Section 2. The President shall automatically serve as Chair of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall transact all business of the Union, subject to the approval of the membership. Faithfully execute the directives of the membership; adopt measures in the interest of the Local and recommend such action to the general membership, as it deems necessary.

Section 3. The Executive Board shall review the reports of all Officers and Committees and make recommendations with respect to those reports. The Executive Board shall advise and guide the course of any Officers or Committees, except as otherwise provided.

Section 4. The Executive Board shall, subject to the approval of the membership, determine the compensation to be paid to any Officer, Steward, Chief Steward or member employed by the Local, except insofar as the salaries are fixed by a provision of these By-Laws.

Section 5. The Executive Board should meet two days a month and special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the members of the Executive Board. The meetings will be held between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM and extensions may be called by a vote of the Executive Board.

Section 6. A member shall have the right to address the Executive Board in regard to any grievance decision made by the Board within forty-five (45) days of the decision. All requests to address the Executive Board shall be in writing.

Section 7. A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 8. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Voting on all motions in Executive Board sessions shall be by roll call and shall be so recorded by the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 9. The Executive Board Member/Vice President shall be responsible to guide the work of the Chief Stewards in the unit which he / she represents and to assist them and guide them in handling problems. Executive Board Member/Vice President shall present grievances and other issues to the Executive Board for action on behalf of his / her members or for the good of the Union. He/She should hold a monthly informational meeting with the Chief Stewards and Stewards he/she represents.

Gary began working at Boston Edison's Meter Records Division in July of 1980. In 1981 Gary transferred to the Underground Mass Ave Division as a Cable Installer. Gary remained in the Underground until he was elected Secretary-Treasurer in March of 1996. While in the Underground, Gary also held the rate of Splicer's Helper, Splicer A&B, Troubleshooter, and Construction Inspector Cable A. Gary served as Steward, Chief Steward, and Safety Representative while in the Underground. In 2002 Gary was elected President of Local 369 in 2002 and re-elected in 2005. He is also a member of the UWUA National Executive Board. In 2006, Gary was elected as the President of the Brotherhood of the Utility Workers. He serves as a Vice President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO.

Gary was born in Boston in June 1960 and grew up in Hyde Park with his 4 brothers and sisters where he also met hit wife Valerie. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 1978 and in 1995 from UMASS Boston where he double majored in Law and Labor Studies. Gary was awarded the Robert J. Watt Fellowship Award to attend the prestigious Harvard University Trade Union Program where he studied Economics and Union Strategies and Tactics and graduated in 1999.

Before being elected to a fulltime position at Local 369 Gary was very active in his community. He served in Hanover Youth Athletic Association as a coach and director in both baseball and basketball as well as Hanover Youth Hockey as a coach and a director. Gary's 3 children are all grown now which has allowed him the time to serve the Local. Gary and Valerie's three children are:

Timothy - University of Richmond 2002
Kevin - Hobart & William Smith College 2005
Katelyn - Hunter College 2008

Duties of the President

FROM THE BY-LAWS OF LOCAL 369 UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO

ARTICLE IV

Section 8. The President shall be a full-time employee of the Local. He/She shall be the chief executive officer of the Local and shall have responsibility to carry out the mandates of the Executive Board and Membership. He/She shall preside at all Executive Board and general membership meetings and make reports at these meetings as to the Local's business. He/She shall report all decisions and recommendations of the Executive Board to the membership at regular and special membership meetings. He/She shall report all absences from the Executive Board meetings by name and reason for such absence.

He/She shall co-sign, with the Secretary-Treasurer or the Executive Vice-President, all checks and withdrawals from the Local's accounts. The President shall enforce the National Constitution and the Local's By-Laws, and appoint all Sergeants-at-Arms and Committees not otherwise specified in the By-Laws. At his/her discretion, he/she shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees.

The President, or his/her designee, shall be responsible for all communications with the press. He/she shall perform all other duties as are necessary to protect and advance the interests of the Local Union and/or required by the membership.