The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m., by Chairman Pierson, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Other members of the council in attendance were Lavin, Calabro, Calvey, Clarke, Smith, Furer, and Riley. Walter was excused. Motion, made and seconded to approve the minutes of the January 20, 2012 minutes, motion carried. Motion, made and second to approve the conference call meeting Monday, May 14, 2012, at 11:00 am, regarding Local Union 488, motion carried.

International President Hill

International President Edwin D. Hill met with the members of the International Executive Council a number of times to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood. President Hill made a presentation to the IEC for marketing and advertising the IBEW through various media and requested $5,000,000.00 for this purpose. As such, motion was made and seconded to authorize the expenditure of $5,000,000.00 to market and advertise the IBEW Brand through various media outlets, motion carried.

International Secretary-Treasurer Chilia

International Secretary-Treasurer Salvatore (Sam) J. Chilia presented financial reports covering the IBEW Pension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of the Brotherhood - both in Canada and in the United States. In addition, a report was presented on the IBEW Unity Fund expenditures followed by a discussion on the future recommendations of the fund. President Hill recommended that we send another letter for additional funds to continue the fight. A motion was made and seconded to approve the mailing of a letter regarding further contributions to the IBEW Unity Fund, motion carried.

Legal Defense

Payments for legal defense, made from the General Fund, were examined and approved in accordance with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the IBEW Constitution.

Financial Reports

The International Secretary-Treasurer's Reports for the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented to the members of the International Executive Council, examined, approved, and filed.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

International President Hill advised the council members that there are no local unions under the supervision of the International Office, at this time.

IBEW and Subsidiaries —
Consolidated Financial Statements
for March 31, 2012

Reviewed, Approved and Filed
IBEW Headquarters Building LLC —
Financial Statements
for March 31, 2012

Reviewed, Approved and Filed

Trust for the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund
and Subsidiaries —
Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2012

Reviewed, Approved and Filed

Pension Plan for International Officers, Representatives and Assistants of the IBEW —
Financial Statements
March 31, 2012

Reviewed, Approved and Filed

Pension Plan for Office Employees of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers —
Financial Statements
March 31, 2012

Reviewed, Approved and Filed

Article XX and XXI Cases

During the first six months of 2012, the IBEW was involved in one dispute under Article XX of the AFL-CIO Constitution (UNITE/HERE and IBEW Local 1158) and one dispute involving organizing responsibilities under Article XXI (IBEW Local 1260 and AFT). Both disputes were resolved by agreement of the parties.

Appeal Filed with the International Executive Council
By Lawrence F. Richmond, Card Number D-⁠283875,
A Member of Local Union 103, IBEW

By letter dated May 14, 2012, Brother Lawrence F. Richmond is appealing the I.S.T.'s denial of pension benefits and the requirement to reimburse the PBF $4,682.16 for pension overpayments. In addition, Richmond was ordered to pay all local union dues for the period referenced. After a thorough review of the facts presented in this case, the members of the executive council find his appeal without merit and is hereby denied.

Appeal Filed with the International Executive Council
By Perry Speranza, Card Number D-⁠624320,
A Member of Local Union 353, IBEW

Brother Perry Speranza is appealing the Local 353 Trial Board decision of June 10, 2010. Speranza was found guilty of violating Article XXV, Section 1(i) by disturbing the peace and harmony of a low rise meeting. Chairman Stevens would not let Speranza speak at the low rise meeting because Speranza didn't work under the agreement and would not let him appeal his decision to the body due to IVP Flemming's letter to Speranza prior to the meeting. IVP Flemming and IP Hill denied his appeal as well. After a thorough review of the facts presented in this case, the members of the executive council grant Brother Speranza's appeal and hereby reverse the decision of the Local 353 trial board decision finding him guilty of violating Article XXV, Section 1(i). Please note, however, that the IEC has not concluded that Brother Speranza had a right to speak, only that he had a right to appeal the chairman's decision limiting debate to those who worked under the agreement. Nor did the IEC agree with Brother Speranza's contentions that the trial board was biased or that he should have been permitted to introduce a tape recording made surreptitiously during the meeting. Brother Speranza produced no evidence of bias, and the fact that he and some members of the trial board ran for office on different electoral slates did not disqualify them from serving on the trial board. Moreover, the practice of secretly recording local union meetings is unfair to the members who do not know that they are being recorded. The trial board therefore was not wrong in refusing to admit the tape recording into evidence.

Appeal Filed with the International Executive Council By Michael A. Duker, Card Number D-⁠600867,
A Member of Local Union 236, IBEW

Brother Michael A. Duker's claim for IBEW disability pension was submitted to IBEW's reviewing doctor for consideration; however, his claim was not approved. On April 16, 2012, Brother Duker is appealing the decision to the International Executive Council. In addition, Brother Duker supplied a letter from his doctor dated February 27, 2012. After a thorough review of all the facts in this case, it is the decision of the International Executive Council, to grant the appeal and approve the IBEW disability pension effective January 1, 2012.

Retirement of International Representatives

John Amodeo, International Representative
Third District
Effective — April 1, 2012

Dan Hetzel, International Representative
Seventh District
Effective — April 1, 2012

Greg Gore, International Representative
Fourth District
Effective — May 1, 2012

James Dahlberg, International Representative
Sixth District
Effective — May 1, 2012

Ron Burke, International Representative
Membership Development, I.O.
Effective — June 1, 2012

Mary Harrigan, International Representative
Sixth District
Effective — July 1, 2012

Gerald Wilson, International Representative
First District
Effective — July 1, 2012

James Schlosser, International Representative
Third District
Effective — July 1, 2012

Gerald Larson, Organizer
First District
Effective — July 1, 2012

Terry Luckett, International Representative
Fourth District
Effective — August 1, 2012

Tina Thoman, International Representative
Director of 401(k)
Effective — August 1, 2012

Retirement of International Office Employees

Janice Boylan, Office Employee, I.O.
Effective — March 2, 2012

Glenda Brahame, Office Employee, I.O.
Effective — April 5, 2012

Karen Adriani, Office Employee, I.O.
Effective — April 7, 2012

Joanne Lester, Office Employee, I.O.
Effective — June 1, 2012

Vested Retirement Pension

Deborah Anderson, Office Employee, I.O.
Effective — July 1, 2012

Vested Pensions Approved

Birth Date Changes (31)

The Next Regular International Council Meeting

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Wednesday,
June 6, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, in New Jersey.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
June 2012

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW Pension Benefit fund. For a complete listing, consult www.ibew.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "About Us" page.