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Local
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Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606- 5296 |
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Armand
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January
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Dear
Sir and Brother: |
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Please
be advised that I am responding regarding a letter sent from CLDC Business
Manager, Charles LeConche to you and copied to all Connecticut affiliates as well
as General Counsel Michael Bearse. Please accept my apologies as regards timeliness
pertaining to this reply but both my secretary and I have had repeated occurrences
with the flu which were compounded by some rather adverse weather conditions
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In
Mr. LeConche's letter to you, Mr. LeConche is strong on hyperbole and self- serving
rhetoric while short on facts. The incident that brought on an emphatic response had
absolutely nothing to do with my proposal relative to a carryover provision. That issue
had been discussed and dispatched without incident. The issue that caused the incident
was the fact that Mr. LeConche in his typical tyrannical despotic manner attempted
to dismiss a proposal to place restraints on unlimited mobility by declaring any proposals
regarding such matters to be illegal. Even worse, District Council Attorney Robert
Cheverie shook his head in the affirmative which at that point served to quell participation
and concern by other delegates to the Council who appeared to be of a similar
persuasion i.e. that there needs to be some restraints placed on unlimited mobility especially
in the wake of the current settlement provisions regarding the CLDC lawsuit. When
I amicably said that such a proposal was not illegal and, if there was a consensus, the
proposal had every right to be on the table, Mr. LeConche in his usual tyrannical way proclaimed
that "unlimited mobility was here. to stay". He then proceeded to personally attack
me verbally, while dismissing any further talk regarding the issue- It was at that time
that I physically pounded on the table proclaiming that such an issue was not illegal, that
I had had discussions with other CLDC representatives in that room on prior occasions
and that I thought the issue worthy of exploration and should not be dismissed. |
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MARIO ROMA |
RONALD
B.
NOBILI |
JOSEPH
AMBROSINI |
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As
far as vulgarity, I let Mr. LeConche know, 1) that I lacked respect for someone in
his position who is quick to dismiss for parochial reasons and negate to air such a proposal,
2) that I didn't care who he was, considering that our membership should expect
someone in his position to have a better understanding and knowledge of what is forbidden
by law, and 3) that he should realize the difference; that it is because of the current
interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreements that the new proposal, while
being unenforceable, certainly isn't illegal. Obviously Mr. LeConche resents diplomatic
correction and is accustomed to
operating
in a tyrannical, sarcastic, dismissive and
intimidating way facilitated by CLDC Attorney Robert Cheverie, whom Mr. LeConche
apparently can't make a move or hold a meeting without, at considerable additional
expense to the membership |
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Further
exploring the vulgarity issue as well as an example of true intimidation may
I suggest that you "plug in" to the tape recording of Mr. LeConche attacking
former vice-
president of Local 230, Stephen Manos at a meeting held at Cappricio's Restaurant. An
audio format of the tape can be found on the World Wide Net at http://www.laborers.org/AssaultAudio.raWhether
or not Mr. LeConche is demented, either by medication or
by his personality, I have no intention of being intimidated by him in the appropriate discharge
of my duties. Mr. LeConche should also understand that I intend on representing
the concerns of members of Local 665 whom I believe have a great many shared
concerns with all the members of the several Locals affiliated with the CLDC. |
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On
October 6, 1997 1 was punched in the face by Business Manager Shaun Cashman
in the presence of Mr. LeConche, No similar letter was sent from Mr. LeConche
condemning Mr. Cashman's actions. |
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In
conclusion, I would like to say that since the incident at the Fund Office and my
discussion with you via telephone concerning that matter, Mr. LeConche's attitude and
the order of conduct at the last two proposal meetings have improved dramatically |
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Fraternally
yours |
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cc: Michael Bearse, General Counsel Robert
Cheverie, Esq. All
affiliated construction locals |
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