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FOIA Number: 2013-0306-F FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Political Affairs Series/Staff Member: Peter Shakow; Joe Velasquez Subseries: OA/ID Number: 5121 FolderID: Folder Title: AFL-CIO Executive Council - District of Columbia Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: S 28 5 4 2 Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. list DOB's (Partial); SSN's (Partial) (2 pages) 05/06/1994 b(6) 002. memo re: Non-selection to National Labor Relations Board (1 page) 05/09/1994 b(6) 003. memo re: Non-selection to National Labor Relations Board (1 page) 05/09/1994 b(6) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Political Affairs Peter Shakow; Joe Velasquez OA/Box Number: 5121 FOLDER TITLE: AFL-CIO Executive Council - District of Columbia 2013-0306-F jm 1244 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P1 National Security Classified Information |(a)(1) of the PRA b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRAJ h(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ an agency |(b)(2) of the FOIA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or h(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information |(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRAJ b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. h(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. 05/06/94 15:41 202 508 6946 AFL-CIO PRES OFF WH POLITICAL AFF 004/004 March 1994 Revised AFL-CIO Executive Council Lane Kirkland, President Thomas R. Donahue, Secretary-Treasurer Vice Presidents Title - Union - Address Tele. No. Morton Bahr Pres., Communications Workers of America 202/ 501 Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001-2797 434-1100 John J. Barry Pres., Int'l Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 202/ 1125 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 728-6010 George Becker Pres., United Steelworkers of America 412/ Five Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 562-2300 Owen Blober Pres., United Automobile Workers 313/ 8000 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48214 926-5201 Moe Biller Pres., American Postal Workers Union 202/ 1300 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 842-4200 Marvin J. Boede Pres., United Assoc. Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry 202/ 901 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 628-5823 William H. Bywater Pres., Int'l Union Elec., Elec., Sal., Mach.& Furn. Wkrs. 202/ 1126 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 296-1200 Ron Carey Pres., Int'l Brotherhood of Teamsters 202/ 25 Louislana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 624-6800 Linda Chavez-Thompson Vice Pres., Amer. Fed. State, County & Municipal Employees 210/ 913 South St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 224-0749 Arthur A. Coia Pres., Laborers' Int'l Union of North America 202/ 905 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 737-8320 Douglas H. Dority Pres., United Food & Commercial Workers Int'l Union 202/ 1775 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 223-3111 Robert A. Georgine Pres., Building & Construction Trades Department 202/ 815 16th St., N.W., Room 603, Washington, D.C. 20006 347-1461 Wayne E. Glenn Pres., United Paperworkers Int'l Union 615/ P.O. Box 1475, Nashville, Tennessee 37202 834-8590 Edward T. Hanley Pres., Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees 202/ 1219 28th Street, N.W., Washington. D.C. 20007 393-4373 Frank Hanley Pres., Int'l Union of Operating Engineers 202/ 1125 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 429-9100 James E. Hatfield Pres., Glass, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Wkrs. Int'l Union 215/ 608 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, Pennsylvania 19063 565-5051 Frank Hurt Pres., Bakery, Confectionery & Tobacco Workers Int'l Union 301/ 10401 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, Maryland 20895 933-8600 Gloria T. Johnson Dir., Dept. of Social Action, IUE 202/ 1126 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 296-1200 John T. Jayce Pres., Int'l Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen 202/ 815 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 783-3788 George J. Kourpias Pres., Int'l Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 301/ 9000 Machinist Place, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 967-4502 Sigurd Lucassen Pres., United Brotherhood Carpenters & Joiners of America 202/ 101 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 546-6206 Jay Mazur Pres., Int'l Ladies' Garment Workers Union 212/ 1710 Broadway. New York, New York 10019 265-7000 Gerald McEntee Pres., Amer. Fed. State, County & Municipal Employees 202/ 1625 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 429-1100 Lenore Miller Pres., Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union 212/ 30 E. 29th St., 4th Floor, New York, New York 10016 684-5300 James J. Norton Pres., Graphic Communications International Union 202/ 1900 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 462-1400 Michael J. Sacco Pres., Seafarers Int'l Union of North America 301/ 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 899-0675 Albert Shanker Pres., American Federation of Teachers 202/ 555 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 879-4440 Jack Sheinkman Pres., Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union 212/ 15 Union Square, New York, New York 10003 242-0700 Vincent R. Sombrotto Pres., National Association of Letter Carriers 202/ 100 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 393-4695 John N. Sturdivant Pres., American Federation of Government Employees 202/ 80 F Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 639-6435 John J. Sweeney Pres., Service Employees Int'l Union 202/ 1313 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 898-3200 Richard L. Trumka Pres., United Mine Workers of America 202/ 900 15th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 842-7200 Gene Upshaw Pres., Federation of Professional Athletes 202/ Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. list DOB's (Partial); SSN's (Partial) (2 pages) 05/06/1994 b(6) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Political Affairs Peter Shakow; Joe Velasquez OA/Box Number: 5121 FOLDER TITLE: AFL-CIO Executive Council District of Columbia 2013-0306-F jm1244 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)| P1 National Security Classified Information |(a)(1) of the PRA] b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] h(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA| P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA] h(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA| b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. h(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. 05/06/94 15:40 202 508 6946 AFL-CIO PRES OFF -++ WH POLITICAL AFF 4 003/004 AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Date of Birth and Social Security Number Name Date of Birth Social Security # Bahr, Morton Barry, John Becker, George Bieber, Owen Biller, Moe Boede, Marvin Bywater, William Carey, Ron Chavez-Thompson, Linda Coia, Arthur Donahue, Thomas Dority, Douglas Georgine, Robert Glenn, Wayne Hanley, Edward Hanley, Frank Hatfield, James Hurt, Frank Johnson, Gloria Joyce, John Kirkland, Lane Kourpias, George (b)(6) [ 001] Lucassen, Sigurd McEntee, Gerald Mazur, Jay Miller, Lenore Norton, James Sacco, Michael Shanker, Albert Sheinkman, Jack Sombrotto, Vincent Sturdivant, John Sweeney, John Trumka, Richard Upshaw, Eugene Staff Baker, James Dunlop, Susan Gilliam, Arleen St. John, David 05/09/94 10:28 202 508 6946 AFL-CIO PRES OFF +++ WH POLITICAL AFF 003/003 AFL-CIO TRADE & INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Date of Birth and Social Security Number Name Date of Birth Social Security # Bilik, Al Chatak, Elmer Golodner, Jack Harbrant, Robert Leyden, John (b)(6) Meese, John Mercer, Charles Pecquex, Frank Shea, Walter LABOR RIGHTS AND THE URUGUAY ROUND We were successful at Marrakesh in assuring that the Preparatory Committee establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) has a broad enough mandate to address internationally recognized labor standards. Our interest in addressing internationally recognized labor standards in the WTO results from our desire to see that workers who help produce goods share in the benefit of their export. History shows that social progress and improved labor standards accelerate the rise in standards of living and help promote long-term prosperity and stability. We have an open mind on how the work of the WTO should proceed on this issue. - Our interest in this issue is to assure that basic rights are respected more broadly. 05/09/94 10:28 202 508 6946 AFL-CIO PRES OFF WH POLITICAL AFF 002/003 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LASOR 815 Sixteenth Street, N.W. LANE KIRKLAND PRESIDENT Washington, D.C. 20006 THOMAS R. DONAHUE SECRETARY-TREASURER (202) 637-5000 Albert Shanker Edward T. Hanloy Wayne E Glenn John J. Swooney James E. Hatflold Vincent R. Sombrotto , Geraid W. McEntee William H. Bywater Marvin J. Boede Owen Bieber John T. Joyce Morton Bahr CONGRESS 0x AFL INDUSTRIAL -CIO Robert A. Georgine Gone Upshaw Jay Mazur Lenore Miller Jack Sheinkman John J. Barry Sigurd Lucassen Moe Biller George J. Kourplas John N, Sturdivant Richard L. Trumka Frank Hanley James J. Norton Michael Sacco Ron Carey Arthur A. Cola Frank Hurt Linde Chavex-Thempson Gloria T. Johnson Douglas H. Donty George F. Becker May 9, 1994 MEMORANDUM To: Joe Velasquez, White House Political Affairs FAX: 456-7929 From: Susan Dunlop, Assistant to the President Sun Attached are the dates of birth and social security numbers for the trade and industrial department officers which are needed for Tuesday's visit with President Clinton. Attachment SD/kcm P.S. The "hollaw squar" seating chant is going to Tava shortly. 05/06/94 15:40 202 508 6946 AFL-CIO PRES OFF WH POLITICAL AFF 002/004 American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FEDERATION OF 1180R 815 Sixteenth Street, N.W. LANE KIRKLAND PRESIDENT Washington, D.C. 20006 THOMAS R. DONAHUE SECRETARY-TREASURER (202) 637-5000 Albert Shanker Edward T. Hanley Wayno E. Glenn John J. Sweeney James E. Hatfleld Vincont R. Sombrotto Gerald W, McEntee William H. Bywater Marvin J. Boade Owen Bieber John T. Joyce Morton Bahr COMGRESS AFL OF INDUSTRIAL Robert A, Georgine Gene Upshaw Jay Mazur Lenore Miller Jack Sheinkman John J. Barry Sigurd Lucessen Moe Biller George J. Kourpiss John N, Sturdivent Richard L. Trumko Frank Hanley James J. Norton Michael Sacco Ron Carey Arthur A. Cola Frank Huft Linda Chavoz-Thompson Gloria T. Johnson Douglas H. Dority George F. Backer May 6, 1994 MEMORANDUM To: Joe Velasquez, White House Political Affairs FAX: 456-7929 From: Susan Dunlop, Assistant to the President Saw Here are the Social Security numbers and dates of birth of the 35 Executive Council members and staff from the AFL-CIO President's and Secretary-Treasurer's offices. I'll get back to you on the Trade and Industrial Department heads and other staff, if any. Also attached is an Executive Council roster with the titles and union names. Attachments SD/kcm 103 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 10, 1994 MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY REICH From: Joe Velasquez Subject: Agenda for AFL-CIO Executive Committee Meeting with President Clinton AGENDA FOR MEETING WITH AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE DIPLOMATIC ROOM -- THE WHITE HOUSE MAY 10, 1994 12:15 p.m.: You and the President arrive Diplomatic Room. You and the President sit between Lane Kirkland and Tom Donahue at the front of the room. You introduce the President, who makes brief welcoming comments. Lane Kirkland makes brief comments. You open the floor and moderate a brief question and answer session. 12:40 p.m.: You should indicate that one more question will be addressed before the President must leave. May 9, 1994 To: Joan Baggett From: Steve Rosenthal Subject: Issues Important to the AFL-CIO 1. Striker Replacement: The Administration supports legislation to ban employers from permanently replacing striking workers. Secretary Reich has been out front and very visible In support of this bill. The AFL-CIO has asked Senate Majority Leader Mitchell to bring the measure before the full senate before May 31. Depending on who you talk to, the unions have between 52 and 56 votes for cloture. Some in the Labor Movement, particularly rank-and-file leaders, believe that the President could use his Influence to secure the remaining four votes they need to reach 60. They argue that "if the President really cared about this Issue he could secure the remaining votes. If he could do It for NAFTA, why not for striker replacement?" In addition, many believe that at a minimum, the President should be able to "produce" the votes of the two senators from Arkansas. Lane Kirkland has publicly called for a vote and suggested that If the Republicans want to filibuster, that it be 8 "good, old fashioned filibuster" -- that they bring in the cots. Others are worrled about putting this up for a vote without assurances that there are 60 votes. Their argument is that Labor can not afford to suffer another legislative defeat. This is a top priority for rank-and-file union leaders. There are several compromise measures being considered by congress. At 8 meeting on Friday, May 6 at the White House, it was agreed that George Stephanopoulos would talk to Senator Mitchell's staff about the need for them to be involved In helping to secure a leading Senator to help broker the compromise -- Sen. Pryor is the leading candidate. Stephanopoulos will ask Mitchell to talk to Sen. Pryor. Reich and Stephanopoulos will follow-up on the Mitchell-Pryor conversation with a meeting with Pryor. The President should reaffirm his strong support for the measure and be prepared to say that he will do whatever is necessary to help secure the votes needed for cloture. He should express his confidence In Secretary Reich to continue to lead the Administration's efforts and to keep him fully apprised of actions that he might need to take. 2. The Reemployment Act of 1994: The Administration's Reemployment Act moves further in transforming the unemployment system into a comprehensive, universal, high quality reemployment system. It consolidates separate programs into an integrated service system that focuses on what customers need to get their next job :- regardless of the cause of dislocation. It offers dislocated workers quality reemployment services. It will improve labor market information and provide workers who need and want long-term training access to education and training services along with Income support to help them complete their programs. It will provide states with the opportunity to create One-Stop Career Centers. Centers and services will be evaluated on the basis of customer-oriented measures. The AFL-CIO has not endorsed our proposal. They have some problems with the bill and after several months of discussions we have been unable to work them out. The House Education and Labor Committee (Chairman Ford) will hold a hearing on May 25. Sec. Reich met today with Tom Donahue, Gerry McEntee, Owen Bleber and John Sweeney to discuss their support for the bill. It was agreed that they would take their concerns to Chairman Ford and he would attempt to broker e compromise. It would be extremely helpful If the President suggested that we could really use their support on this Important initiative for American workers. 3. OSHA Reform: Secretary Reich and Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Joe Dear have testified on the Hill on 8 number of occasions in support of reform of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Dear has visited with scores of members of congress to discuss the legislation. The DOL has been working closely with Chairmen Kennedy and Ford on a strategy for passage of OSHA reform. There are now 133 co-sponsors in the House (the strategy is to move the bill in the House first.) On April 28, designated by the AFL-CIO as Worker Memorial Day, Secretary Reich took part In a town hall meeting with injured workers or surviving family members of workers who were killed on the job. This was fed by satellite to television stations across the country. Following the town hall meeting, the Secretary addressed a memorial service at the AFL-CIO headquarters on 16th street. 4. Assistance in Labor Disputes -- The Administration has been extremely effective in providing assistance in labor/management disputes. The White House Involvement In American Airlines, DOL and DOT assistance at United Airlines, DOL hiring former Secretary Bill Usery as special mediator in the Mine Workers/ Bituminous Coal Operators Association (BCOA) strike and DOL involvement with the Teamsters In their strikes at UPS, Diamond Walnut and most recently in master freight are the standout examples. The Federal Mediation and Concillation Service (FMCS) and National Mediation Board (NMB) have worked closely with DOL and DOT In a number of these cases. The Labor Movement Is pleased with the activist role we have taken. 2 Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 002. memo re: Non-selection to National Labor Relations Board (I page) 05/09/1994 b(6) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Political Affairs Peter Shakow; Joe Velasquez OA/Box Number: 5121 FOLDER TITLE: AFL-CIO Executive Council District of Columbia 2013-0306-F jm1244 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - |++ U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)] PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office |(a)(2) of the PRA] b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute |(a)(3) of the PRA| an agency |(b)(2) of the FOIA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ h(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information |(b)(4) of the FOIAJ and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA| h(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA) h(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes |(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. 5. NLRB APPOINTMENTS so This Administration supports the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively. President Clinton appointed Bill Gould as chair of the National Labor Relations Board, Margaret (Peggy) Browning and Chuck Cohen as members of the Board and Fred Feinstein as General Counsel. These appointments signal this administration's support for an NLRB which will be fair for 8 change. After 12 long years of Boards that the Labor Movement viewed as totally slanted towards management, the new Board is a welcomed relief. Board Member Dennis Devaney's term expires In December. He is a Democrat appointed by Bush. He Is waging a full-scale CAMPAINN to ha responded. The search for candidates for this sest has begun. (b)(6) [002] (b)(6) The President should know that this SONI 15 extremely important to organized NOTE: There is considerable anger among some unions over one of the new Board's first decisions. The NLRB is seeking a contempt citation against the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) for actions taken by members during last year's strike against the Bituminous Coal Operators Association (BCOA.) (SEE ATTACHED ARTICLES) Rich Trumka, UMWA President, is almost certain to raise this at the meeting. This, on the heels of the Justice Department's decision earlier to oppose the UMWA's position before the Supreme Court on charges stemming from the Pittston strike (which could result in the union paying some $65 million in fines), is viewed by Trumka as an effort by the Administration to "bust the union." The President should listen to Trumka then express his concern and his view that the White House can not get involved in an NLRB decision. He may want to voice his hope that a settlement can be reached in this case. 6. Health Care: The issues of employer mandates, taxation of benefits and worker protections are likely to come up. 7. The Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations: A bipartisan panel of labor, business and academic leaders (chaired by former Secretary of Labor John Dunlop), was appointed by Secretary's Reich and Ron Brown and Is looking at the nation's labor laws and labor management relations. It is known to everyone as the Dunlop Commission. The current plan is to release the Commission's findings on June 2, to "shop them around for a few months" and for the Commission to make Its final recommendations after the November elections. Tom Donshue has indicated that the AFL-CIO would like a Labor Law Reform bill introduced at the beginning of the '95 session, and acted on by the full House and Senate within a few months of its Introduction. This is the Labor Movement's number one priority. 3 8. The Secretary's Task Force on Excellence In State and Local Government will be announced shortly -- hopefully within the next few days. This is a state and local government counterpart to the Dunlop Commission " examining lebor/management relations In state and local government. We have lined up the Task Force members, are vetting the names now and are awaiting OMB and GSA approval. We are hoping that by tomorrow the President will be able to announce that OMB has approved and that Secretary Reich will be making the announcement before the end of the week. This is extremely Important to AFSCME President Gerry McEntee and other public sector unions. In his address to the AFL-CIO Convention in October, the President asked Secretary Reich to establish this task force. 9. The National Partnership Council: was established by the President In an Executive Order and sprang from the Vice President's National Performance Review. The Council has been meeting over the past few months and is reinventing federal government labor-management relations in the areas of collective bargaining, civil service and personnel management. AFGE President John Sturdivant is a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council and a member of the National Partnership Council. He deserves a great deal of credit for his work in helping to make the Partnership Council a success. 10. Enforcement Making good on our commitment to better jobs means enforcing laws that block the "low road" of competition through Inferior wages and working conditions. After years of non-enforcement, the DOL has begun to hold companies accountable to the law. The Labor Movement has been pleased with the DOL's stepped up enforcement efforts. 11. Davis-Bacon/Service contract Act Procurement Reform: The AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades have been meeting with Steve Kellman on D-B reform and the SEIU (among others) are concerned about the Administration's procurement reform as It relates to the Service Contract Act. DOL has attempted to bring the unions' concerns to the Internal debate and will continue to do 80. The Laborers are likely to raise the issue of Helper Regs. It would be best for the President to express his confidence that between the Vice President, Leon Panetta and Secretary Reich their concems will be addressed. 4 12. Labor Rights and the Uruguay Round: We were successful at Marrakesh in assuring that the Preparatory Committee establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO) has a broad enough mandate to address internationally recognized labor standards. -- Our interest in addressing internationally recognized labor standards in the WTO results from our desire to see that workers who help produce goods share in the benefit of their export. -- History shows that social progress and improved labor standards accelerate the rise in standards of living and help promote long-term prosperity and stability. We have an open mind on how the work of the WTO should proceed on this issue. -- Our interest in this issue is to assure that basic rights are respected more broadly. 5 AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Morton Bahr CWA John J. Barry IBEW George Becker Steelworkers Owen Bieber UAW Moe Biller Postal Workers Marvin J. Boede Plumbers & Pipe Fitters William H. Bywater IUE Ron Carey Teamsters Linda Chevez-Thompson AFSCME Arthur A. Coia Laborers Douglas H. Dority UFCW Robert A. Georgine Building and Construction Trades Wayne E. Glenn Paperworkers Edward T. Hanley Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees James E. Hatfied Glass, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers Frank Hurt Bakery, Confectionery & Tobacco Workers Gloria T. Johnson Department of Social Action, IUE John T. Joyce Bricklayers George J. Kourpias Machinists Sigurd Lucassen Carpenters Jay Mazur International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Gerald McEntee AFSCME Lenore Miller Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union James J. Norton Graphic Communications International Union Michael J. Sacco Seafarers Albert Shanker American Federation of Teachers Jack Sheinkman Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union Vincent R. Sombrotto Letter Carriers John N. Sturdivant AFGE John J. Sweeney SEIU Richard L. Trumka Mine Workers Gene Upshaw Federation of Professional Athletes AFL-CIO Trade and Industrial Department Officers Al Bilik Elmer Chatak Jack Golodner Robert Harbrant John Leyden John Meese Charles Mercer Frank Pecquex Walter Shea THE WHITE WASHINGTON JOAN- - in CASE you CAnnot READ his WRiting " If they don't CARe, I think HRC should do it SePARAte from the president." CAN you let me know whent what time JO HARdd CAN AHenD. ThAnks. Ann. M/22 J return to Joan April 19, 1994 MEMORANDUM FOR HAROLD ICKES From: Joan N. Baggett JNB Subject: AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting This year's AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting is May 10 - 11, and we would like to have the Council meet with the President as we did last year. However, the First Lady is also scheduled to speak to the Council -- so I wanted to check with you if we want to stick with her doing her own separate appearance or if she should be part of POTUS's meeting. Please let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks. Joan- I * is more up to the AFL-CIO. =( they dont care, I think HRC showed do at separato from the Trenslust Haven Joe - TV attend FYI Joan SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 5- 9-94 ; 6:12PM ; 4562983- 202 456 7929;# 1 00 PETER May 9, 1994 To: Joan Baggett (4 pages) From: Steve Rosenthal Subject: Issues Important to the AFL-CIO 1. Striker Replacement: The Administration supports legislation to ban employers from permanently replacing striking workers. Secretary Reich has been out front and very visible In support of this bill. The AFL-CIO has asked Senate Majority Leader Mitchell to bring the measure before the full senate before May 31. Depending on who you talk to, the unions have between 52 and 56 votes for cloture. Some in the Labor Movement, particularly rank-and-file leaders, believe that the President could use his Influence to secure the remaining four votes they need to reach 60. They argue that "If the President really cared about this issue he could secure the remaining votes. If he could do It for NAFTA, why not for striker replacement?" In addition, many believe that at a minimum, the President should be able to "produce" the votes of the two senators from Arkansas. Lane Kirkland has publicly called for a vote and suggested that if the Republicans want to filibuster, that it be a "good, old fashioned filibuster" -- that they bring in the cots. Others are worried about putting this up for a vote without assurances that there are 60 votes. Their argument is that Labor can not afford to suffer another legislative defeat. This is a top priority for rank-and-file union leaders. There are several compromise measures being considered by congress. At a meeting on Friday, May 6 at the White House, it was agreed that George Stephanopoulos would talk to Senator Mitchell's staff about the need for them to be involved In helping to secure a leading Senator to help broker the compromise -- Sen. Pryor is the leading candidate. Stephanopoulos will ask Mitchell to talk to Sen. Pryor. Reich and Stephanopoulos will follow-up on the Mitchell-Pryor conversation with a meeting with Pryor. The President should reaffirm his strong support for the measure and be prepared to say that he will do whatever is necessary to help secure the votes needed for cloture. He should express his confidence In Secretary Reich to continue to lead the Administration's efforts and to keep him fully apprised of actions that he might need to take. 2. The Reemployment Act of 1994: The Administration's Reemployment Act moves further in transforming the unemployment system into a comprehensive, universal, high quality reemployment system. It consolidates separate programs into an SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 5- 9-94 ; 6:12PM ; 4562983-> 202 456 7929:# 2 WA 00 integrated service system that focuses on what customers need to get their next job - regardless of the cause of dislocation. It offers dislocated workers quality reemployment services. It will improve labor market information and provide workers who need and want long-term training access to education and training services along with income support to help them complete their programs. It will provide states with the opportunity to create One-Stop Career Centers. Centers and services will be evaluated on the basis of customer-oriented measures. The AFL-CIO has not endorsed our proposal. They have some problems with the bill and after several months of discussions we have been unable to work them out. The House Education and Labor Committee (Chairman Ford) will hold a hearing on May 25. Sec. Reich met today with Tom Donahue, Gerry McEntee, Owen Bleber and John Sweeney to discuss their support for the bill. It was agreed that they would take their concerns to Chairman Ford and he would attempt to broker a compromise. It would be extremely helpful If the President suggested that we could really use their support on this Important initiative for American workers. 3. OSHA Reform: Secretary Reich and Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Joe Dear have testified on the Hill on a number of occasions in support of reform of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Dear has visited with scores of members of congress to discuss the legislation. The DOL has been working closely with Chairmen Kennedy and Ford on a strategy for passage of OSHA reform. There are now 133 co-sponsors in the House (the strategy is to move the bill in the House first.) On April 28, designated by the AFL-CIO as Worker Memorial Day, Secretary Reich took part In a town hall meeting with injured workers or surviving family members of workers who were killed on the job. This was fed by satellite to television stations across the country. Following the town hall meeting, the Secretary addressed a memorial service at the AFL-CIO headquarters on 18th street. 4. Assistance in Labor Disputes The Administration has been extremely effective in providing assistance in labor/management disputes. The White House involvement In American Airlines, DOL and DOT assistance at United Airlines, DOL hiring former Secretary Bill Usery as special mediator In the Mine Workers/ Bituminous Coal Operators Association (BCOA) strike and DOL Involvement with the Teamsters in their strikes at UPS, Diamond Walnut and most recently in master freight are the standout examples. The Federal Mediation and Concillation Service (FMCS) and National Mediation Board (NMB) have worked closely with DOL and DOT In a number of these cases. The Labor Movement Is pleased with the activist role we have taken. 2 Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. 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Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed h(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. SENT 00/08/89 BY:Xerox Telecopier 10:00 7020 ; 5- 9-94 ; 6:13PM ; Y202 218 7971 4582983-> DOL OSEC 202 458 7929:# 3 00 5. NLRB APPOINTMENTS -- This Administration supports the right of workers to organize and bargain collectively. President Clinton appointed Bill Gould as chair of the National Labor Relations Board, Margaret (Peggy) Browning and Chuck Cohen as members of the Board and Fred Feinstein as General Counsel. These appointments signal this administration's support for an NLRB which will be fair for & change. After 12 long years of Boards that the Labor Movement viewed as totally slanted towards management, the new Board is a welcomed relief. Board Member Dennis Devaney's term expires In December. He is a Democrat appointed by Bush. He is waging a full-scale C The search for candidates for this seat has begun. (b)(6) [003] (b)(6) The President should know that this DOEL ID important to organized NOTE: There is considerable anger among some unions over one of the new Board's first decisions. The NLRB is seeking a contempt citation against the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) for actions taken by members during last years strike against the Bituminous Coal Operators Association (BCOA.) (SEE ATTACHED ARTICLES) Rich Trumka, UMWA President, is almost certain to raise this at the meeting. This, on the heels of the Justice Department's decision earlier to oppose the UMWA's position before the Supreme Court on charges stemming from the Pittston strike (which could result in the union paying some $65 million in fines), is viewed by Trumka as an effort by the Administration to "bust the union." The President should listen to Trumka then express his concern and his view that the White House can not get involved In an NLRB decision. He may want to voice his hope that a settlement can be reached in this case. 6. Health Care: The issues of employer mandates, taxation of benefits and worker protections are likely to come up. 7. The Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations: A bipartisan panel of labor, business and academic leaders (chaired by former Secretary of Labor John Dunlop), was appointed by Secretary's Reich and Ron Brown and Is looking at the nation's labor laws and labor management relations. It is known to everyone as the Dunlop Commission. The current plan is to release the Commission's findings on June 2, to "shop them around for a few months" and for the Commission to make Its final recommendations after the November elections. Tom Donshue has indicated that the AFL-CIO would like a Labor Law Reform bill introduced at the beginning of the '95 session, and acted on by the full House and Senate within a few months of its Introduction. This is the Labor Movement's number one priority. 3 SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7020 ; 5- 9-94 ; 6:14PM ; 4562983-> 202 456 7929:# 4 100 8. The Secretary's Task Force on Excellence In State and Local Government will be announced shortly -- hopefully within the next few days. This is a state and local government counterpart to the Dunlop Commission -- examining labor/management relations in state and local government. We have lined up the Task Force members, are vetting the names now and are awaiting OMB and GSA approval. We are hoping that by tomorrow the President will be able to announce that OMB has approved and that Secretary Reich will be making the announcement before the end of the week. This is extremely Important to AFSCME President Gerry McEntee and other public sector unions. In his address to the AFL-CIO Convention in October the President asked Secretary Reich to establish this task force. 9. The National Partnership Council: was established by the President in an Executive Order and sprang from the Vice President's National Performance Review. The Council has been meeting over the past few months and is reinventing federal government labor-management relations in the areas of collective bargaining, civil service and personnel management. AFGE President John Sturdivant is a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council and a member of the National Partnership Council. He deserves a great deal of credit for his work in helping to make the Partnership Council a success. 10. Enforcement Making good on our commitment to better jobs means enforcing laws that block the "low road" of competition through Inferior wages and working conditions. After years of non-enforcement, the DOL has begun to hold companies accountable to the law. The Labor Movement has been pleased with the DOL's stepped up enforcement efforts. 11. Davis-Bacon/Serviçe contract Act -- Procurement Reform: The AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades have been meeting with Steve Kellman on D-B reform and the SEIU (among others) are concerned about the Administration's procurement reform as It relates to the Service Contract Act. DOL has attempted to bring the unions' concerns to the Internal debate and will continue to do so. The Laborers are likely to raise the issue of Helper Regs. It would be best for the President to express his confidence that between the Vice President, Leon Panetta and Secretary Reich their concerns will be addressed. 4 May 3, 1993 MEETING WITH THE AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DATE: May 4, 1993 LOCATION: State Dining Room TIME: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. From: Joan N. Baggett I. PURPOSE You, the Vice President, and Secretary Reich, will be meeting with the 35 union presidents who make up the AFL-CIO Executive Council to thank them for their support of your economic plan and to continue to lay the groundwork for them to support your health care plan. II. BACKGROUND The AFL-CIO was one of the first supporters of your economic plan and actively lobbied Congress for its passage, particularly the jobs package. This will be your first meeting with this group since your election. You did meet with AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland just after taking office. Mrs. Clinton has met with the AFL-CIO Task Force on Health Care. Given the limited time we have, I suggest we keep remarks as brief as possible and keep them focused on health care since that is the next big initiative. I would say their strongest concern in this area is the possible taxation of benefits and the form it would take. Other issues that may come up in questions are as follows: NAFTA -- They hate it. The best we can hope for is to get good enough supplementals on labor that they will quietly oppose it and not launch a major lobbying campaign. They can be very effective, particularly in the House. They also feel strongly that there are key things within the agreement that need to be fixed and that the supplementals are only part of the answer. The AFL-CIO leadership has tried to get them to hold their fire until after the supplementals are completed, but some of the larger and more vocal affiliates say that we are promoting its passage before it's complete and they should be actively working for its defeat. Page 2 National Service -- We have been meeting with them and appear to have addressed their concerns and should be getting their support soon. Campaign Finance Reform -- They are concerned about reducing the amount their PACs can give and reducing the use of soft money by the DNC and particularly in state elections. Striker Replacement -- This remains the number one legislative priority of many unions. Secretary Reich has testified in favor of it, but made clear to the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting in February that with regard to timing, the economic plan and health care are your two top priorities. They will be asking for your help in getting Bumpers or Pryor to vote for cloture. There are a number of Republicans supporting. III. PARTICIPANTS Vice President Gore Secretary Reich AFL-CIO, Executive Council Lane Kirkland, President, AFL-CIO Thomas Donahue, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO Morton Bahr, President, Communications Workers of America John J. Barry, President, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Owen Bieber, President, United Automobile Workers Moe Biller, President American Postal Workers Union Marvin J. Boede, President, United Association of Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry William H. Bywater, President, International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers Ron Carey, President, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Arthur A. Coia, President, Laborers International Union of North America Robert A. Georgine, President, Building and construction Trades Department Wayne E. Glenn, President, United Paperworkers International Union Edward T. Hanley, Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees Frank Hanley, President, International Union of Operating Engineers James E. Hatfield, President, Glass, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union Frank Hurt, President, Bakery, Confectionery & Tobacco Workers Union John T. Joyce, President, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen George J. Kourpias, President, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Sigurd Lucassen, President, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Jay Mazur, President, International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Gerald McEntee, President, American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees Joyce D. Miller, Vice President, Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union Lenore Miller, President, Retail, Wholesale Department Store Union James J. Norton, President, Graphic Communications International Union Jack Otero, Vice President, Transportation, Communications International Union Michael J. Sacco, President, Seafarers International Union of North America Albert Shanker, President, American Federation of Teachers Jack Sheinkman, President, Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union Vincent R. Sombrotto, President, National Association of Letter Carriers John N. Sturdivant, American Federation of Government Employees John J. Sweeney, President, Service Employees International Union Richard Trumka, President, United Mine Workers Gene Upshaw, President, Federation of Professional Athletes Lynn R. Williams, President, United Steelworkers of America William H. Wynn, President United Food & Commercial Workers International Union AFL-CIO Trade and Industrial Departments Robert H. Harbrant, President, Food and Allied Service Trades Department Elmer Chatak, President, Industrial Union Department Frank Pecquex, Secretary-Treasurer, Maritime Trades Department Jean Ingrao, Secretary-Treasurer, Maritime Trades Department Paul J. Burnsky, President, Metal Trades Department Jack Golodner, President, Department for Professional Employees Al Bilik, President, Public Employee Department John Leyden, Secretary-Treasurer, Public Employee Department Walter J. Shea, President, Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIO Staff James Baker, Executive Assistant to the President Susan Dunlop, Assistant to the President Charles McDonald, Executive Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer Arleen Gilliam, Assistant to the Secretary-Treasurer Administration Staff Joan Baggett, Political Affairs Mike Lux, Public Liaison Roy Neal, Office of the Vice President Kitty Higgins, Chief of Staff, Department of Labor Tom Glynn, Deputy Secretary (nominated), Department of Labor Steve Rosenthal, Department of Labor IV. PRESS PLAN Closed Press. V. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS * At 3:15 p.m., Secretary Reich makes opening remarks. * Secretary Reich introduces The Vice President. * The Vice President makes remarks. * The Vice President introduces you. * You make remarks. * You lead Q & A. * The Vice President and you depart. VI. REMARKS Talking points attached.