With overwhelming support, James C. Little was elected International President of the Transport Workers Union of America this morning. Also with immense support, Harry Lombardo was elected Executive Vice President, Joseph C. Gordon was elected Secretary-Treasurer, and Hubert Snead and Susan Resch were elected Administrative Vice Presidents.

“I take my responsibilities very seriously. I want our union to be transparent in what it does, fully accountable, efficient and creative in its application of services on behalf of members,” said Little in his acceptance speech.  “I want to feel that any member could sit next to any staff person or officer on any day and swell with pride and be filled with confidence at what they witness.”

Little has served as President of the TWU for the last three years and has helped move the Union forward during our country’s recent uncertain times.  In that time, Little and his top officers have strengthened TWU’s presence in Washington and become a louder voice in the Labor Movement on issues such as the Employee Free Choice Act and other issues important to working Americans.

Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Gordon motivated the crowd with his acceptance speech. “My commitment to you is that we are going to have a great four years and we are going to kick some ass!”

Over the last few years, the newly elected officers expanded the TWU’s established three divisions, Air, Transit and Railroad, to include the Gaming Division.  President Little also implemented a three-year Strategic Planning program that has helped TWU better serve members and locals across the country.  With great success, the program has brought Presidents from all Divisions together to analyze the Union and develop plans to improve and grow.

Little has been a member of the TWU for more than thirty years, and has held numerous positions within the Air Transport Division and then the International.  He became President in 2006 when he replaced then International President Mike O’Brien, who retired for health reasons.

“Standing on a strong legacy that Michael Quill created of honor and determination we have an important future to build for our members, for the union of the whole and for the labor movement,” said Little in his acceptance speech. “I thank you all, I thank God and God bless you all and TWU.”

Below are the results of today’s International Vice President, International Executive Council and International Executive Board elections.

Executive Council Vice Presidents
John Bland
Jeff Brooks
Gary Drummond
J.W. Johnson
Thom McDaniel
Gary Maslanka
Barry Roberts
John Conley
Steve Luis
Roger Toussaint
James Whalen
Curtis Tate
Marsha Spinowitz

Executive Council
Richie Boehm
Richie Adams
Pat Bowden
Brian Clarke
Carl Martin
Chuck Cerf
Gary Shults
Willie Brown
Ed Watt

Executive Board
Darrin Pierce
Ben Morgan
Steve Gilboy
Gordon Clark
Bob Zimmerman
Dan Rivera
Tom Lee
Kevin Smith
Portia White
Dave Virella
Donny Tyndall
John Plowman
Don Wright
Charles Little
John Feltz
Don May
Enzo Sinowna
Alice Goodman
Andreeva Pinder
Tom Lenane
Nelson Rivera
David Gollinger
Eddie McLeod
Irwin Lum
Carlos Padilla
Orton Reynolds
Robert Romaine
Jerome Lafragola
Sean Doyle
Fred Fink
Jimmy Guido