Dear Brothers and Sisters:
My name is German "Leo" Yanez and I am running for President of IBEW, Local 83. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself and my background. I have worked for NYSEG for 19 years and have held several positions within the Company;
Position |
Location |
| Laborer | Gas Department in Cortland. |
| Clerk: Records Center | Ithaca Office. |
| Coal-Gang member | Milliken Station. |
| Laborer: Line Department | Ithaca. |
| Laborer: Garage | Ithaca |
| Backhoe Operator: Gas Department | Ithaca |
| Driver: Line Department Ithaca | |
| Stock Handler: Store Room | Ithaca |
| Street Light Repairman/Tool-Man: Line Department | Ithaca |
| Line Apprentice: Line Department | Ithaca |
| First Class Lineman | Ithaca |
Education
Attended Tompkins Cortland Community College at nights and successfully earned a Degree in Business Management, graduated with Honors.
Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.
More Information
This diverse background has given me a chance to know what our Union needs in a President and I promise to represent you with integrity and confidence. I believe my strengths and experience in various departments within the Company will help me move our Union forward.
Being a 19-year member of the Brotherhood, I promise you I stand for honesty, equality, and fair and safe, working conditions. I will fight for what is right without waiver. Furthermore, I will not be intimidated by matters and will make sure that we will never be swayed from the task at hand to stand by our Brotherhood. I promise to work to conserve what we have and I will endeavor to improve our Union Contract. My goal is to make our Union stronger and closer than ever, more in tune with the changes in the Industry as they affect our Workplace. Working together is the ultimate goal for all of us and I am ready to take on this challenge.
I am asking for your support as the Election grows near. Let your voice be heard and vote for me, Leonardo Yanez. Together, we can take control of our future.
Yours truly,
German "Leo" Yanez
1/C Lineman Ithaca