ATTENTION MEMBERS (Crimedawg Comments)

Since our 1st, Newsletter had already been put together, I though I would

add this supplement to update our members.

Approximately 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 22nd I spoke to GEB Attorney

Robert Luskin, who informed me that although he felt I was doing a wonderful job

at Local #2, as I had also done at Local #5, he was replacing me as Trustee with

Randy Dalton from Local #681. When I asked Mr. Luskin why I was being

replaced, he responded “We felt we should have someone more compatible with

the District Council”. He also said he wasn’t happy with my appointing a

committee to act as interim officers.

It is my opinion that this occurred because Wednesday, August 16th at the

District Council, I reported that I was appointing a committee of interim officers,

conducting classes on the grievance procedures, duties of stewards, contract

interpretation and basic labor law. This coupled with a 48-page booklet on how

to conduct a Union Meeting. These changes would prepare our members to

retake their and proceed with the democratic process and have an election

before the end of the year. This apparently frightened some people in the council

who may have other ideas on who should take over Local #2. I believe a request

was then made for my immediate removal.

At the end of the 18-month trusteeship period, which is November, Local

#2 members have the right to petition for the removal of the trusteeship and an

immediate election.

Demand that this happens and that the democratic procedures and rights that

we have worked towards are preserved.

Thank you all for allowing me to serve you.

Joe Romano

Trustee, Local #2