NYC DISTRICT COUNCIL FILES CHARGES AGAINST FORMER OFFICERS

Equipped with the recent allocutions of members and officers of this Union, our Inspector General has now brought internal union disciplinary charges against ALL defendants in the August 2009 indictment.

Some of these charges date back to 2006.  These charges are in conjunction with the over 100 members charged in 2006 in relation to these actions.

Consequences have included suspension or expulsion from the union, monetary fines and revocation of stewardship.

The Inspector General will continue to file charges against all union members as information becomes available and allegations are brought forth.

Our Union and Inspector General Office will ensure that justice is carried out and our members are fairly and justly represented.  We will protect the integrity of this union and every one of our members.

Michael J. Forde
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the Obligation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 2 Permanent Injunction against Racketeering Activity (A,B,C) of Consent Decree
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules, Section 16: Appointment of Stewards and Section 17: Collective Bargaining
-violation of Section 6 (D) Role of Independent Investigator of the Stipulation and Order signed on December 18, 2002

John Greaney
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the Obligation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 2 Permanent Injunction against Racketeering Activity (A,B,C) of Consent Decree
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules, Section 16: Appointment of Stewards and Section 17: Collective Bargaining
-violation of Section 6 (D) Role of Independent Investigator of the Stipulation and Order signed on December 18, 2002

Brian Hayes
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the Obligation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 2 Permanent Injunction against Racketeering Activity (A,B,C) of Consent Decree
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules, Section 16: Appointment of Stewards and Section 17: Collective Bargaining
-violation of Section 6 (D) Role of Independent Investigator of the Stipulation and Order signed on December 18, 2002

John Stamberger
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the Obligation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Primary objective to protect the memberships interest, Section 12a: Executive Secretary Treasurer Management & Supervision Power
-violation of shop steward responsibilities

John Barrett
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the obligation
-violation of shop steward responsibilities
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 12a: Executive Secretary Treasurer Management & Supervision Power, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules, Section 16: Appointment of Stewards and Section 17: Collective Bargaining

Michael Brennan
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the obligation
-violation of shop steward responsibilities
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 12a: Executive Secretary Management & Supervision Power, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules,

Brian Carson
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the obligation
-violation of shop steward responsibilities
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules, Section 16: Appointment of Stewards and Section 17: Collective Bargaining

Michael Mitchell
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the obligation
-violation of shop steward responsibilities
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 12a: Executive Secretary Management & Supervision Power, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules,

Michael Vivenzio
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the obligation
-violation of shop steward responsibilities
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 12a: Executive Secretary Management & Supervision Power

Joseph Ruocco
-violation of Section 51A (6) Defrauding the United Brotherhood or any subordinate body of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Constitution
-violation of Section 51A (13) Violating the obligation
-violation of foreman defrauding, obstruction, owner judgment
-violation of shop steward responsibilities
-violation of NYCDC By-Laws Section 2: Free of Corrupt Influence, Section 15: Job Referral System/ OWL Rules, Section 16: Appointment of Stewards and Section 17: Collective Bargaining