NBA Regional Update

Region 5 Updates

There have been some changes with the NBA office staff I would like to pass along. Patrick Baker is now a Regional Administrative Assistant(RAA). President Brian Renfroe promoted Patrick from Regional Grievance Assistant (RGA) to his new position as RAA recently. Pat has been a great addition to the office and will transition into his new role seamlessly as he was handling many of the duties of RAA Larrissa Parde while she was detailed to NALC HQ.

Many of you speak to Kyle Turner who served as the Regional Office Assistant(ROA) when you call the Region 5 NBA office. Upon Patrick’s promotion to RAA, President Renfroe also appointed Kyle Turner as the RGA to fill that vacated spot. Although Kyle worked as ROA previously he handled many of the RGA and RAA duties in the office so the transition into his new RGA role will also be relatively easy.

I believe the members in Region 5 are well served by both these appointments. Congratulations to both of you on your new roles in the NALC.

Arbitration Results

YTD for 2024 Region 5 has advocated 74 Arbitration cases and won 78% of those cases. We won 92% of our contract case’s and 48% of discipline cases. Our Informal, Formal A, Step B and arbitration advocates have done an outstanding job in preparing grievances and it shows in this years totals. Thanks for all your efforts on behalf of the Region 5 membership. These are excellent results!

Lastly I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I hope the new year brings you health, happiness and prosperity.

Until next time stay safe out there,
David A. Teegarden
National Business Agent
NALC Region 5