Bio: I have been a member of OCEA since I moved to Osceola to teach in 2006. I have been elected by my peers 15 of those years to be their building’s AR. I have served on almost all the committees for years, not months. I have served as your treasurer for the past 5 years. I am single with no children and will devote myself fully to increasing and serving our membership.
Position Running for: President
Why do you want to run for this position?
I believe that the future is full of promise if the next President of our association understands the complexity of the job. Since I have served the leadership of the organization for years, and I am ready to begin a successful transition from the day I am elected. We face some of the largest and most complex issues that are poised to destroy our local association.
My first goal is to achieve the anticipated 60% density for our unit as proposed by our Governor. This will give our teams added power at the bargaining table. We must also be prepared to transition the payment of dues away from payroll deduction.
Next, we must make our members and AR’s fully supported. They are key to successfully recruiting new membership, supporting current members, and improving conditions their worksites. They deserve the best service. I am also committed to increasing minority and ESP representation across our local.
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