A Candidate With Experience And A Record of Results!
Union Activist
•President of the Houston Area Local, 4 terms.
•Negotiated Local Memoranda of Understanding for
2 Plants and 36 Associate Offices.
•Experience in working on issues for both large and
small offices, including excessing.
•Chaired the Rank and File Committee
•Served on Labor-Management Committee, Automation Committee
Political Activist
•Delegate to AFL-CIO Central Labor Council
•Delegate to Democratic State Convention
•Delegate to last two Democratic National Conventions
•COPA Contributor, President’s Club
Awards
•State Political Activity Award, 1986, 2010
•State Leadership, Representation Award, 2007
•Woman of Year APWU POWER
•Executive Award, presented by President Burrus 2009
•Numerous other awards and certificates for community activity and education.
I am a candidate for Southern Region Coordinator. I currently serve as the President of the Houston Area Local, representing 2 plants, one annex, and 36 Associate Offices. Having served as Local President for a total of twelve years, I have negotiated LMOU’s for all size offices, addressed excessing, and all aspects of the grievance procedure. The Houston Area Local experienced massive excessing proposals as many other Locals did throughout the country. With the help of our current Coordinator, the excessing was drastically reduced.
Being a Union Leader also involves being actively involved in politics and working with your Local and State AFL-CIO. I am a delegate to my Central Labor Council and have participated in party politics at Local, State, and National Level. I have served as Delegate to State Democratic Conventions, and Delegate to two National Democratic Conventions. I have also served on national committees, labor management, automation, and served as Chair of the Rank and File Committee.
I have received numerous awards for my work in the Labor movement for legislative activity, organization, and representation, including the Executive Award in 2009 presented by President Burrus.
Successfully representing the membership requires collaboration and cooperation. As Coordinator, I will vigorously support the Business Agents, address contractual issues, set up a program to collectively address legislative issues, and insist on management compliance with the contract at every level. I am known as a successful contract enforcer, am politically savvy, and fiscally responsible. I would be honored to serve you, the members. I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE!
Princella Will Work and Deliver For You!
THE TEAM
Cliff Guffey – President - A leader who knows that we cannot do business as usual. Cliff has paid his dues, is prepared to lead and up to the challenge. He is inclusive and will lead with authority and integrity. We need Cliff – we need a leader ready to serve and focused on the future.
Greg Bell – Vice President – A leader with a great work ethic. Greg is knowledgeable, dedicated, and a staunch unionist. He has a “take no prisoners” attitude in dealing with management. He has the experience in contract interpretation, its assets and its pitfalls. Skills needed in negotiation.
Martha Shunn-King – Director of Organization - The epitome of what a true unionist is. Martha is Union all the time. She is an activist and a worker. In these times of diminishing membership, we need someone who can tap into our pool of non-members. Martha will do the job.
William “Bill” Kaczor – Health Plan Representative - “Bill” has proven he can do the job. The Health Plan's continued growth is vital to our union. We need his expertise to ensure the continued progress of the Plan.
Rob Strunk – Clerk Craft Director – Rob will deliver! He is experienced in contractual issues and has the drive and dedication to get the job done. He has a history of unionism. Rob has served at various levels within the Union and his wealth of knowledge will be an asset in the Director's position.
Robert “Bob” Pritchard – Motor Vehicle Director
Mike Foster, Assistant Director –
It is all about their Craft issues to them. They are a great team, focused on their craft issues, and doing everything they can, in the these changing times, to ensure the viability and survival of the craft.
