April International Executive Council Meeting

Minutes and Report of The International Executive Council's Regular Meeting

The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 9:15 a.m., by Chairman Pierson, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Clarke, Riley, Walter, Smith and Lavin.

International President Hill

International President Edwin D. Hill met with the members of the International Executive Council to discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of the Brotherhood.

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.

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 discussed pension benefits and the effect of the tax laws on certain in-house plans. The IEC took action to ensure that pension benefits will be paid as provided in the IBEW Constitution and consistent with tax law requirements.

Appeal Filed with the International Executive Council
By John Etter, Local Union 20, Card No. D543207

Brother John Etter is appealing the Local Union 20 Trial Board decision of October 17, 2013. Brother Etter was found guilty of Article XXV, Section 1, sub-section (a) and (e) of the IBEW Constitution and assessed a fine of $250.

Both International Vice President Steven M. Speer and International President Edwin D. Hill denied Brother Etter's appeal and upheld the Local Union 20 Trial Board Decision.

After a thorough review of the facts pertaining to the appeal of Brother Etter, it is the decision of the International Executive Council to deny Brother Etter's appeal and uphold the decision rendered by the Local Union Trial Board.

IRS Form 990 Report

The annual questionnaire package for IRS Form 990 reporting for IEC members in attendance was reviewed and completed.

Article XX and XXI Cases

During the first quarter of 2014, the IBEW was involved in one Article XX dispute, Article XX Case No. 14-3, Stanley Access Technologies, Inc. (IBEW and Iron Workers).

The IBEW is not involved in any disputes arising under Article XXI of the AFL-CIO Constitution.

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council will commence at 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For the International Executive Council

Patrick Lavin, Secretary
April 2014

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