Election Committee

2nd VP Candidate: Craig Kelley

I have been a designer here 18 years, and have proudly served as councillor half
that time. I strongly believe that the strength of any union comes from the active
participation of every member, not just its leaders. But I know such ground level
enthusiasm doesn’t come unearned. Those in leadership must inspire it by
taking real, impactful measures. That is why while representing you on the floor,
I’ve networked with labor leaders at EB, outside locals, Connecticut labor
organizations, UAW regional and international, and local elected officials. I’ve
championed our successes to other regions and received wisdom from them in
return to help shape our own future. I’ve voiced our collective demands at home
in our rallies with megaphone in hand and fire in my lungs, and face to face with
our congressional reps in the halls of Washington D.C. In recognition of my
fervent commitment to labor and our local, I was appointed to serve as interim
2nd VP earlier this year.
Whether in or out of office, however, my duties shall remain: Safeguard a fair,
productive workplace, and inspire real class power in my peers, however
possible. This fight does not stop, so neither will I.

2nd VP Candidate: Jeffrey Carver

Education: B.S. – UCONN, A.S. – Mitchell College
Veteran, SGT, US Army Military Intelligence
Floor Councilor C-Tower since 2012
I Believe that an active union membership is powerful. We saw this during our 
contract negotiations with 90% engagement.
Why am I your Candidate?
I’ve had the opportunity to go to union sponsored training events that enhance
my skills as a councilor. I will Advocate for the Member, Benefits and
Protections. I will seek to restore the work we lost to the company. I will be
vigilant in securing our future work as A.I. matures. I will my all in getting you
your best Contract in the next Contract.
As a Councilor, and working here since 2008, I understand each member’s
issues are unique and need full attention and strong advocacy.
I’m an active member of the Veterans Committee and EB-Veterans Network. I
lead annual Fundraising team restoring Veterans & Families since 2015, raising
over $625K+. I work proactively with the MDA & UAW, Shipyard Unions, GD-EB,
GD-MS, GD-IT, GD-BATH, and many in our community in support of our Team’s
Fundraiser.
My motto: No One Left Behind – So We All Finish Together.

Officer: Robert Faraci
Chairman: Anne Wurzbacher
Members: Paula Brown, Kimberly Deschamps, George Earley, & Cristin Rezendes

Back to Committees

The Election Committee is made up of five people that are nominated and elected to serve a term of three years. The Chairperson for the Election Committee is elected by its committee members.

The Election Committee’s responsibilities include conducting and supervising the nominations, and the election and appeals process of all of the local selections. 

The Election Committee is also responsible for establishing the geographic areas for Councillors and Grievance Rep’s.  These locations are re-evaluated each year and changed as necessary.

The Election Committee has many procedures set forth by the Constitution and the "By-Laws". Understanding these procedures, planning and organization is a must.  

The Executive Board elections require numerous members to be appointed in order to assist in the election.  There are many opportunities for individuals to support in voting areas as assistants (please contact us to be in the on-call list), and we would like to encourage everyone to participate by voting whenever you have the opportunity.