Greg Uselmann Leaves Local 1224, Returns to the Cockpit
Business Agent Greg Uselmann has left Local 1224 to return to flying.
A longtime union member and representative in the airline industry, Greg notified Local 1224 President Captain Dan Wells of his intent recently. Greg has been fully engaged in union work since 1998 and has been an integral piece of Teamsters Local 1224 for two and a half years. As a pilot, it has been his desire to return to the cockpit for some time. He recently secured a private flying position working closely with two longtime friends.
During his time with the local he was the full time business agent working primarily with Allegiant Air, Silver Airways and Southern Air.
“We wish him only the best in his future endeavors. It is our hope that, once he has completed his training and becomes accustomed with the demands of his new position, we will be able to utilize his expertise on a part time basis,” said Wells.
“Greg’s service has been invaluable to Teamsters Local 1224. He is a unionist at heart and we will miss his dedication to our membership, our local and the union cause,” Wells concluded.
Airline Division Board Meets
This past week, the Airline Division Board of Directors met in Ft. Lauderdale to review the current status of the Division and ongoing initiatives. Following an introduction by Board Chairman George Miranda (Local 210), the leadership received reports from numerous locals about ongoing events at the various properties and Division matters and their affect on the locals.
In accordance with policy, the two day meeting was very compressed and the Directors spent their time on the pressing matters, with an overall eye on fiscal responsibility and ensuring the highest level of services for the membership.
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