Mike Pittman

The President is ultimately responsible for the conduct of all Local business.The responsibilities of the President are to:

• Assume direct responsibility for internal organizing.
• Engage in and supervise collective bargaining as needed.
• Make worksite visits.
• Provide communication link between members and the International.
• Perform all duties as required by the CWA Constitution and Local Bylaws.
• Execute all Local programs  as established by the membership.
• Lead the Local.
• Conduct all Local business.
• Plan and Chair membership meetings and Executive Board meetings.
• Set specific goals for the year with input from other officers.
• Prepare a budget in consultation with other officers, which supports and reflects specific goals for the year.
• Foster an organizing cultureand identify external organizing leads.
• Supervise work of all officers and committees.
• Have working knowledge of contract(s) --check with district staff for interpretations.
• Supervise all grievances.
• Develop new leadership within Local.
• Involve other officers in Local decision-making.
• Operate as a member of a team --as well as lead that team.
• Share information with other officers.
• Get members involved in the union.
• Represent the Local to employer, community leaders and media.