ELECTION SUPERVISOR RICHARD MARK: Microphone No. 1, is there a nomination for Teamsters Canada?
DELEGATE JOHN MCCANN, Local 879: Mr. Chairman, I’m a proud Hoffa/Hall delegate and President, Principal Officer from Teamsters Local 879 in beautiful Ontario, Canada. It gives me great pride to stand before this convention and put forward the name of Brother Craig McInnes of Teamsters Local 938 in Mississauga, Ontario, as an International Vice President representing Canada.
Brother McInnes has been a proud Teamster for over 27 years, starting as a rank-and-file member in the breweries of Ontario and quickly working his way to the position of Shop Steward and Plant Chairperson.
Brother McInnes has always taken an active role within his union, and in 1998 became a Business Agent and an Executive Board member, and ultimately working his way to become the President and Principal Officer of Local 938, the largest local in Ontario Canada.
Brother McInnes is also the Vice President of Joint Council 52, an officer on Teamsters Canada Executive Board, Trustee of the Teamsters Canada Pension Plan, and a Director of the Teamsters Local 938 Administration Services, and Vice President of the International’s Brewery and Soft Drink Division.
Craig understands the importance of a strong union, built on active participation from the membership, and is committed to work tirelessly to assure all Teamsters that their voices will be heard and, when needed, action will be taken.
So, therefore, sister and brothers, I proudly nominate Brother Craig McInnes for the position of International Vice President for Teamsters Canada on the Hoffa/Hall 2011 slate. Thank you very much.
(Applause)
ELECTION SUPERVISOR RICHARD MARK: Thank you.
Is there a second for Mr. McInnes at mike 3?
DELEGATE DON McGILL, Local 213: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’m a proud Hoffa/Keegel — Hall supporter. I am Teamsters Joint Council 36 President covering British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, Secretary- Treasurer of Teamsters Local 213; and I am proud to second the nomination of Craig McInnes. Thank you.
(Applause)
ELECTION SUPERVISOR RICHARD MARK: Thank you.
Microphone No. 2, is there an acceptance from Mr. McInnes?
DELEGATE CRAIG MCINNES, Local 938: Mr. Chairman, I’m President of Local 938, very proud Canadian, very proud Teamster, very proud candidate on the Hoffa/Hall slate, and now I’m very proud to say I accept this nomination. I look forward to joining and stopping the war on workers with this leadership.
I’d like this opportunity to thank my nominators and all my brothers and sisters in the Teamsters. Thank you.
(Applause)
ELECTION SUPERVIOR RICHARD MARK: Thank you.
Are there any other nominations at mike 1 for Teamsters Canada?
Second call for nominations, Teamsters Canada?
Final call for nominations, Teamsters Canada?
Hearing none, nominations for Teamsters Canada are closed.
(Standing ovation)