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A MESSAGE FROM

MICHAEL HAND

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER

STABILITY

I was humbled when our Executive Secretary-Treasurer, William The stability of our union begins at home. Members have gone
Sproule asked me to serve as the Assistant Executive Secretary- above and beyond in their work on the job site and off. Our skilled
Treasurer of the Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council members have been helping to complete projects across the region
of Carpenters. It is an enormous responsibility that I fully accept that are building the local economy and providing new life to our
and look forward to doing my part in putting our union in a position states, counties, and towns. We are lucky to have members that
to meet all of our goals. It cannot be ignored that there have been are going above and beyond the call of service by completing
several changes to our collective union over the past couple of years. meaningful Member Union Participation (MUP) projects that
However, the stability our union provided its members through all are improving the quality of life of their neighbors. Whether it is
of these changes also cannot be ignored. Labor unions and other building a playground, installing handicap ramps, or protesting
long-standing organizations, in general, must continually change unscrupulous developers in our region, we are leaders in the
and evolve as time goes on. This inevitable process creates an community. These acts have provided our union with the ability
opportunity to accomplish more. We at the KMLRCC are excited to show elected officials that we are a force in the community,
for the next steps we are taking in the long carpenter's history for and that our involvement is necessary for any decisions that affect
our region. working class families. It is influence like this that keeps our union
strong no matter how we or our environment evolves.
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's
organizational structure makes stability within change possible. The construction industry is a volatile one. We are forever up
When leadership changes happen due to retirements or promotions, against unscrupulous contractors, labor brokers, and right-to-work
we have a standard on all levels that keep our organization moving politicians. Our union must stay active, organized, and educated
forward. Our regional managers, organizing department, team with a sense of direction that makes sure we are ready to continue
rooms, council representatives, and local presidents all care deeply our growth. Every step of the way, there will be focused plans on
for their fellow brothers and sisters of the union. Their hard work how we keep our union on the right path and protect our workers.
and dedication have provided our members with the ability to have
dignity in earning a living in the construction industry. It is this
very structure that allows us to maintain day-to-day operations
while also planning for the future.

Bob Burns POLITICAL
Regional Manager, DC, VA
Ian Heinz
Bruce Garganio Co-Political Director - VA, WV, Washington, DC
Regional Manager, NJ (southern area) Mungu Sanchez
Co-Political Director - DE, NJ, PA, MD
Peter Growing
Regional Manager, NJ (northern area)
Drew Simpson KMLRCC | 3
Regional Manager, PA, WV