IBEW Local 2320

There has been a lot of confusion regarding the availability of hard copy receipts of paychecks. If an employee wants a hard copy of their pay slip, they need to go on to the Oracle Employee Self Service website and select the option to have a paper pay slip mailed to your home. If you experience any difficulties with the employee self help service, you can contact the employee service center at 1-866-925-3486.

On Thursday, the Company asked its’ bond holders who hold more than $500 million in notes to accept delayed payments. As an incentive, the Company will pay an extra quarter of a percent. In a filing with the SEC, the Company states that it may not be able to make its’ required October payment unless this proposal is accepted. FairPoint needs 95% of the note holders to agree in order for this proposal to take effect. A positive response from the bond holders, which includes Spinco, must be received by late July. FairPoint also stated that a worst scenario could lead to “an alternative restructuring plan that may include bankruptcy”. The Business Managers are monitoring this situation and we are in constant contact with our financial experts, as well as the IBEW International office. More information will be placed on this website as this saga unfolds.

On the FairPoint employee portal, there is a link to send best wishes and fond memories to outgoing CEO Gene Johnson. To send Gene a message, go to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The messages should be sent before 5PM today. Make professionalism your watchword in any message you may send.

Today Gene Johnson announced his retirement from Fairpoint Communications effective June 30th. On July 1st David Hauser will become Fairpoint’s new CEO

The movement of work both within and outside of the bargaining unit is being addressed. Our contract is quite clear on this issue.

Work and Family want to remind you about summer camp reimbursement for qualifying members. Also discount passes to Canobie LakePark, Fun Town Splash Town, and Palace Playland are available. Contact Work and Family coordinator Julie Dawkins at 207-648-3421 for more information.

Our 2009 election of local union officers has concluded. Congratulations to all our newly elected officials. Our thanks go out to election judge, Jim Golden, and the entire election board for a job well done.

The Collette Lemay Scholarships were presented to winners at a barbeque held at the hall in their honor. The three winners this year were: Meagan Metcalf, Allison Brackett, and Emily Sweeney.

A reminder, the Collette Lemay Golf Tournament will be held on September 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM at the Beaver Meadow CC in Concord, NH. Please get your applications in as soon as possible.

Unit Officer Elections are underway. To view the remaining schedule of unit meetings, click the Calendar tab at the top of this page.

The unofficial results of our 2009 election are as follows:

Business Manager: Glenn Brackett

President: Billy O’Neil

Vice-President: Dave Duhamel

Recording Secretary: Carlene Horne

Financial Secretary: Lorraine Bleau

Treasurer: Jim Lemay

• Unit 1 : Doug Clark
• Unit 2 : Charles V. Carey
• Unit 3 : Ryan Avery
• Unit 4 : Dave McFadden
• Unit 5 : Gail Badger   
• Unit 5 : Steve Chavanelle  
• Unit 6 : John W. Murphy
• Unit 7 : Tom Wolfe  
• Unit 8 : James Dennett
• Unit 9 : Jeffrey Milot
• Accounting : Mary Turcotte
• Traffic :  Lisa Oakes
• Delegate TCC-2: Billy O’Neil
• Delegate  to the IBEW Convention: Billy O’Neil, Lorraine Bleau, Dave O’Connor