» Local Union 59 Officers and Staff «
Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board is comprised of the following (3) full-time officers, (1) recording secretary, (3) trustees:
» Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Officer
» David Cabral
David has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1970. He served as Shop Steward on behalf of the members at Maritime Terminal for 14 years. David worked at Maritime Terminal in New Bedford prior to becoming a full-time officer of the Local. In January, 1990 he was elected to the position of Trustee for the Local and in January, 1993 he went on to be elected to the full-time office of Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Officer. In addition to being a full-time officer of Local 59, he has held and currently holds the following positions:
- » Sergeant at Arms: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- » UMass-Dartmouth: Advisory Board Member
» President and Business Representative
» George F. Belanger
George has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1988. He served as Shop Steward on behalf of the members at UPS-Dartmouth for 12 years. George worked at United Parcel Service out of the Dartmouth Facility prior to becoming a full-time officer of the Local. In January, 1996 he was elected to the position of Recording Secretary for the Local and in January, 2005 he went on to be elected to the full-time office of President and Business Representative. In addition to being a full-time officer of Local 59, George has held and currently holds the following positions:
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- » New England Area Parcel Grievance Committee (NEAPGC): serves on the Committee.
- » Teamsters Education Coordinator
- » Greater New Bedford Cape Cod Labor Council: Former member
» Vice President and Business Representative
» Philip R. Sullivan
Phil has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1991. He served as Shop Steward on behalf of the members at Maritime Terminal for 3 years. Phil worked at Maritime Terminal in New Bedford prior to becoming a full-time officer of the Local. In January, 2001 he was elected to the position of Trustee for the Local and in January, 2005 he was re-elected to Trustee. Accordingly, he was then appointed to the full-time office of Vice President and Business Representative. In addition to being a full-time officer of Local 59, Phil has held and currently holds the following positions:
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- » Greater New Bedford Cape Cod Labor Council: Member
- » Teamsters Local 59 Political Coordinator
» Recording Secretary
» David L. Merritt
David has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1986. He served as Shop Steward on behalf of the members at Steamship Authority-Martha’s Vineyard for 12 years. David works at the Steamship Authority in Martha’s Vineyard as a Ticket Seller and was elected as Recording Secretary on the Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board in January, 2005. In addition to being the recording secretary, David has held and is currently holding the following position(s):
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
» Trustee
» Manuel S. Amaral, Jr.
Manny has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1977. He is serving as Shop Steward on behalf of the employees at United Parcel Service at the Dartmouth Facility and has been since 2001. Manny works at the UPS Facility in Dartmouth as a Feeder Driver and was elected as Trustee of the Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board in January, 2005. In addition to being a trustee, Manny has held and is currently holding the following position(s):
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
» Trustee
» Nancy A. Souza
Nancy has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1983. She is serving as Shop Steward on behalf of the employees at the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School and has been since 2003. Nancy works at Old Colony High School as a physical education instructor and was elected as Trustee of the Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board in January, 2008. In addition to being a trustee, Nancy currently holds the following position(s):
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
- » Lieutenant Colonel in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
- » Veteran of Dessert Shield/Dessert Storm.
» Trustee
» Shad Soares
Shad has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1986. He is serving as Shop Steward on behalf of the employees at GM Construction in Acushnet and has been since 2001. Shad works at DW White/GM Construction as a Truck Driver and was elected as a Trustee of the Teamsters Union Local No. 59 Executive Board in January, 2005. In addition to being a trustee, Shad has held and is currently holding the following position(s):
- » Delegate: Teamsters Joint Council #10
» Conductor
» David Sebastiao
David has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1988. He is serving as Shop Steward on behalf of the employees at United Parcel Service at the Dartmouth Facility and has been since January, 2005. David works at the Dartmouth Facility as a Package Car Driver and was appointed to his position as Conductor for Local 59 Meetings in January, 2005.
» Warden
» Scott A. Souza
Scott has been a member of Teamsters Local 59 since 1983. Scott works at Colonial Beverage in Dartmouth as a Truck Driver and was appointed to his position as Warden for Local 59 Meetings in January, 2005.
» Office Manager
» Donna M. Saunders
Donna started working for the Teamsters in March, 1984 with the Teamsters Welfare Fund. In September, 1990, Donna began working for the Teamsters Union Office as the Office Manager.
» Titan Operator
» Lisa M. Roderick
Lisa started working for the Teamsters in April, 1986 with the Teamsters Welfare Fund. In August, 1991, Lisa began working for the Teamsters Union Office as the Titan Operator.