2009-J6274

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2084

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2009-J6274


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2084 to be cele-
brated in July of 2010

WHEREAS, Organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for
others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth, are
deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these organizations to
be recognized for the significance of their contributions and efforts to
assist others in developing the skills necessary to be successful,
productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the
50th Anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
(IBEW) Local 2084, and to pay just tribute to the union workers at Coop-
er Crouse-Hinds Company upon the occasion of observing this auspicious
milestone to be celebrated in July of 2010; and
WHEREAS, On July 1, 1960, production and maintenance workers voted to
form their union with the IBEW, ending 61 years as an open shop, at the
long-time Syracuse manufacturer of electrical products; and
WHEREAS, In 1891, the American Federation of Labor granted the IBEW
its charter as an international union; and
WHEREAS, The international union suffered setbacks to its membership,
such as the open shop movement era of 1918 through the 1920s, known as
the American Plan, and the early years of the Great Depression; however,
New Deal legislation of the 1930s enabled the union to regain member-
ship; and
WHEREAS, The IBEW once reached a membership of 1 million; yet, foreign
competition, technological change and anti-worker sentiments again cut
into its membership; and
WHEREAS, Today, the IBEW holds a membership of 750,000 among its 947
local unions in the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, Local 2084, with a membership of 200, is under the excep-
tional direction of its current officers, President, Guy Raymond; Vice
President, Mike Allen; Recording Secretary, Harry Mosher; Financial
Secretary, Dave Philips; Treasurer, Dave Pickard; and Business Manager,
James E. Jackson Jr.; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Executive Board members include John Annal,
William Annicharico, Sylvester Beeles, Pat Hadley, Dennis Muir, William
Paninski, Bob Robinson, Don Steinbaugh and Lynn Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Local 2084 is a local union of workers who take great pride
in the accomplishments of their forefathers and carry a strong commit-
ment to meeting the demands of the future; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of International Brotherhood of Elec-
trical Workers (IBEW) Local 2084, and to pay just tribute to the union
workers at Cooper Crouse-Hinds Company upon the occasion of observing
this auspicious milestone to be celebrated in July of 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
Local 2084.

actions

  • 23 / Jun / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 25 / Jun / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 25 / Jun / 2010
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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