The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 8:55 a.m. by Chairman Erikson on Tuesday, December 20, 2018, in Washington, DC. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Easton, Lavin and Galbraith.

International President Stephenson

International President Lonnie R. Stephenson met with the members of the International Executive Council to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper

International Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth W. Cooper presented financial reports covering the IBEW Pension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of the Brotherhood both in Canada and in the United States.

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.

Resolution Regarding Pension Coverage for
IBEW Officers

The International Executive Council took action to ensure that the pension benefits provided in the IBEW Constitution will be paid to a retiring International Vice President.

Resignation of John E. Easton Jr., Sixth District, LEC

John E. Easton Jr., Sixth District, IEC, read his letter of resignation to International President Stephenson, International Secretary-Treasurer Cooper and to the members of the International Executive Council, effective December 31, 2018. The IEC would like to thank Brother Easton for his service and wishes him well in his new position.

In accordance of Article IV, Section 2, of the IBEW Constitution, International President Stephenson appointed Dean E. Wine to fill the vacancy, and the IEC unanimously confirmed his appointment to be effective January 1, 2019.

Appeals Filed with The International Executive Council

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 353 member Aaron J. DeCoe, and it is the decision of the IEC to deny Brother DeCoe's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 113 member Eugene P. Stieben, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Stieben's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 3 member Robert E. Geronimo, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Geronimo's appeal.

The International Executive Council has conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 343 member Randy A. Thompson, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Thompson's appeal.

Local Union(s) Under International Office Supervision

Local Union 969 was placed under trusteeship on July 3, 2018. The trusteeship has been extended.

Article XX and XXI Cases

In the fourth quarter of 2018, there were no new case developments under Article XX or XXI of the AFL-CIO Constitution.

Retirement of International Representatives

John L. Faria.,
International Representative, Second District
Effective — December 1, 2018

Jack G. Heyer,
Director, Personnel Department
Effective — January 1, 2019

Fernando Huerta,
International Representative, Seventh District
Effective — December 1, 2018

Carolyn J. Williams,
Director, Civic & Community Engagement Department
Effective — August 1, 2018

Retirement of International Office Employees

Zandra S. Brandon,
Agreement Analyst, Agreement Approval Department
Effective — January 10, 2019

Janice M. Styles,
Benefits Manager, Personnel Department
Effective — October 18, 2018

For the International Executive Council

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned on Tuesday,
December 20, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:30 a.m., on
Monday, February 4, 2019, in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
December 2018

The IEC acted on numerous applications under the IBEW pension fund. For a complete listing, consult www.IBEW.org, clicking on the International Executive Council link on the "Who We Are" page.