MEDIA
It is important for a president to be able to talk clearly through the media. When talking to the media the president is a direct reflection of the membership. Each interview should serve a purpose to get the memberships message and agenda across to its intended target. Throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to talk to the media in print, radio and television interviews. The New York Times, Washington Post and Toledo Blade has run stories on Local 14 and our issues. We’ve been covered in foreign press as well. We have used the press in order to get relief with unemployment issues and influence policy on our industry. I have developed great relationships with the local media outlets. We don’t know what issue we will face next but knowing how to get our story out is a critical aspect of being President.
This interview is what gave us the leverage we needed to resolve our unemployment issue. The Toledo Blade also ran an in-depth article highlighting our members terrible experiences with the system. I thank all members that shared their stories, they added the validity to our claims of mistreatment.