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    From the Desk of President Tom Quackenbush

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Executive Board of Local 294 for appointing me as President to lead our Local into the future.  As you are aware, the recent retirement of John Bulgaro has left a void to fill and I appreciate the opportunity to serve you.  I have been a part of this organization for a long time, starting as a shop steward at UPS, Recording Secretary, Business Agent, Secretary Treasurer and now your President.

    In the last 75 years, we have had three Presidents. That is a testament to the strength and resiliency of our organization.  I realize the void that needs to be filled and I am up for the challenge.  As our newly elected International General President Sean O'Brien says, "We need to get Bigger, Faster, and Stronger".

    With the partnership of our Executive Board and our members, I would like to make our organizing efforts a top priority.  This will enable us to get "Bigger".  To get "Stronger and Faster" we have to involve our younger generation of Teamsters to get involved.  Our younger members are the future.  

    Through the efforts of Business Agent Stan Koniszewski, we have secured two grants totaling $250,000 that will be used to buy a truck and expand our CDL training program to Class B.  These types of efforts create new opportunities for our current and future members.  Recently, I have had the opportunity to speak with several young Teamsters who are in the process of obtaining their CDL A through our training program and it was exciting to hear their stories.  

    In closing, I would like to say I'm excited for the future of our International Union as well as our Local Union and look forward to working with you. 

    With warmer weather on its way, I wish you all a happy and healthy spring and summer.

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  • Teamsters Active in the Community
    Updated On: Jun 22, 2018

    Teamsters Active in the Community

    What do hard-working Teamsters do on their days off?  Ask Local 294 members Marty Hession, Bernie Hyatt and Charles Marchese.  These three teamsters have been consistently volunteering at the Albany Ronald McDonald House several times a year.  These Super Teamsters buy food and cook for all the families (40-50 people) and perform various chores or jobs around the house and in their spare time have raised almost $20,000 in 2018 for the Albany Ronald McDonald House.  This charity is truly a great cause as it serves local people in need. "The Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home away from home, free of charge, for families with children who are terminally ill or facing life-threatening challenges. Staffed by volunteers and supported by generous donors, the House offers much more than just home-cooked meals and a comfortable place to stay. We help families face the burdens of childhood illness by providing a loving, compassionate environment where they can rest without having to worry about basic necessities."  Great job guys, keep up the good work.

    To learn more about the Albany Ronald McDonald House, click on the link below

    http://rmhcofalbany.org/

    Pictured from left to right, Bernie Hyatt, Marty Hession, Meaghan Pinkowski (Ronald Mcdonald House) and Charles Marchese


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