Northeast Regional Director Terry Donahue has announced his retirement effective August 31, 2012.  Terry started his career as a Mail Handler in 1976 at the Springfield, MA Bulk Mail Center.  After serving as a Shop Steward and Step 2 designee, Terry was appointed to the Northeast Regional Office as the Regional Representative in 1993, and was subsequently promoted to Director of the Northeast Regional Office in 2011.  “We have some big shoes to fill upon Terry’s retirement” said National President John Hegarty.  “We wish Terry and his family all the best as he starts this new chapter of his life.  He will be missed, but certainly not forgotten.”

                                        Terry Donahue                                                                      Tom Ruther

            At the same time, the NPMHU has announced the appointment of Thomas Ruther to fill the position of Northeast Regional Director, effective September 1, 2012.  Tom has been a Mail Handler for more than 18 years, and has served the NPMHU at the Local, Regional, and National levels in a number of different positions over those years.  Since 1999, Tom has served as the Connecticut State Executive Board Member in Local 300.  He also was the Branch President of the Stamford, CT Branch for three years.  He has been a delegate to both NPMHU and LIUNA Conventions, and has served as an arbitration advocate and as a judge of election for Local 300.  At the National level, Tom has been on the RI-399 Swat Team since 2004, and also served as a Judge of Election for the National Officers in 2008.  Most recently, Tom has served as the Northeast Regional Representative since May 2012.

            The NPMHU knows that Tom will continue his fine work for the NPMHU in his new position.