The regular meeting of the International Executive Council was called to order at 2:00 pm, by Chairman Erikson, on Monday, August 31, 2021, via audio/video conference call. Other members of the council in attendance were Calabro, Calvey, Burgham, Riley, Furco, Wine, Chincio, and Venoit.

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 AFL-CIO Presidency

The IEC passed a resolution endorsing IBEW sister Liz Shuler for re-election to the office of President of the AFL-CIO, and endorsing any slate of AFL-CIO candidates led by Liz Shuler. The resolution authorizes the International President to expend such IBEW funds as he deems reasonable and prudent to achieve the purposes and objects of the IBEW through supporting Liz Shuler's reelection as President of the AFL-CIO, including supporting a slate of candidates led by Liz Shuler.

Appeals Filed with The International Executive Council

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 113-member Everett L. Griggs, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Griggs's appeal.

Appeals Filed with The International Executive Council

The International Executive Council conducted a thorough review of the facts pertaining to an appeal from Local Union 405-member Daniel L. Shaffer, and it is the decision of the IEC to approve Brother Shaffer's appeal.

Article XX and XXI Cases

There were no new Article XX or XXI cases during the second quarter of 2019.

Trusteeship

Local Union 2330 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada remains under trusteeship. The IEC authorized a six (6) month extension of that trusteeship.

IBEW Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2021

Reviewed and Filed

IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Consolidated Balance Sheet ending June 30, 2021

Reviewed and Filed

Retirement of International Representatives

Gregory J. Logan, International Representative, Eleventh District
Effective — July 1, 2021

Retirement of International Office Employees

James L. Boyd, electrical training ALLIANCE
Effective — July 1, 2021

John R. Ceneskie, Supervisor, Support Services Department
Effective — June 1, 2021

John R. Jordan, Supervisor, Support Services Department
Effective — October 1, 2021

Carolyn S. Smith, Supervisor, Per Capita Department
Effective — September 1, 2021

Vested Pension

Brian R. Groom
Effective — August 1, 2021

Willard J. Lacey
Effective — June 19, 2021

Michael D. Walter, International Executive Council, Fifth District
Effective — May 1, 2021

This regularly scheduled meeting was adjourned, on Monday, August 31, 2021, at 4:19 p.m. The next regular meeting of the International Executive Council is scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

For the International Executive Council

Myles Calvey, Secretary
May 2021

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.