BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT

Brothers and Sisters,

I hope the year has begun well for you and your families. 2023 will be a big year for our union, and we have many exciting things planned.

There’s no better place to see the union difference in action than at a Local 534 job site, where our members’ top-notch skills and expertise enable them to get the job done safely and efficiently. This quarter, we’re spotlighting the work Local 534 members are doing for the Boston Housing Authority at the Fidelis Way apartments in Brighton. Read more about the great work our members do to build affordable housing on page 4.

This month, the Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association bids farewell to outgoing General President Daniel E. Stepano. President Stepano’s rise through the ranks of his Pittsburgh local is a shining example of the lifechanging opportunities unions provide.

New England and beyond. Read more about our outgoing and incoming international presidents on page 6.

Finally, we also want to warmly welcome our new Local 534 apprentices. As our members know firsthand, a union apprenticeship is the best way to set yourself up for success and stability by earning while you learn a trade. We’re excited to see what our new apprentices, who you can read about on page 7, will accomplish throughout their training and once they become full journeypersons of Local 534.

Thank you to our Local 534 members for all your hard work and dedication. You keep our union strong!

In Solidarity, John Sweeney Business Manager Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 534

We look forward to working with incoming General President Kevin D. Sexton to better the lives of Local 534 members and create more opportunities in our wonderful trade in