LOCAL 76 STAFF CHANGES ANNOUNCED

 

Business Manager Gary Younghans recently announced the hiring of Don “Mac” McClellan and Chris Whaley to temporary staff positions, in part due to Membership and Development Director Tracy Prezeau’s serving as I.B.E.W. Statewide Political Coordinator for the Washington State Association of Electrical Workers.

Their duties will include assisting in political coordination, internal membership communications, organizing and Field Rep duties. Business Manager Younghans has always believed the office needs to stay in touch with the membership and provide the best representation it can, and having the extra staff makes that more possible at this time.  As Political Coordinators, Chris and Mac will be attending training seminars and be certified as official registrars, meaning they can assist members and their families to become registered to vote in the crucial upcoming elections.

Both Mac and Chris have been active in Local Union #76 in the past, and have proved to be assets in the office since coming on board in April.

Mac began his apprenticeship in 1988, and has been a member of the Local since 1990.  He graduated as a Journeyman Inside Wireman in 1993, and has worked as a Journeyman, Leadman, Foreman and Shop Steward over the years.  Mac has been involved on the Brotherhood Committee since its inception, assisting in many, many projects, and he has been an active voice in the Committee’s direction.  He currently serves as an Executive Board member, Local Union Press Secretary ,  Recording Secretary for the JOBS Oversight Committee, and is a certified Union Counselor through United Way of Pierce County.  Mac will be representing the Local as a Political Coordinator / Organizing Intern.

Chris is an 11year I.B.E.W. member, having graduated as a Journeyman Inside Wireman in 2001and has worked as a Journeyman and Foreman.  He currently serves on the JOBS Oversight Committee, and recently completed the Shop Stewards Training Class.  Chris will be representing the Local as a Political Coordinator / Business Rep Intern.

When you see Mac and Chris out and about, please acknowledge them as your representatives, thank them for their commitment to the Local, and wish them well.