As your Secretary-Treasurer, I’m proud to report that our financial position is the best it has been in quite some time. In 2003, we ran our first budget surplus in more than a decade and the strict financial controls adopted under this administration have put an end to the years of irresponsible and scandalous spending. I pledge to you my commitment to continue the measures that have led to the solid financial growth of this institution. As our financial strength grows, so does our collective bargaining strength, our organizing power, our political voice and most importantly, our ability to serve you, our members.

It is great to be a Teamster today because our strength and pride has returned. In unity, we are achieving our goal of Building Better Lives Together. We are successful—be it through organizing, bargaining, or contract enforcement—when we are united.

Remember — UNITED WE WIN.