Alan R. Churchill
Business Agent

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Alan first started working at United Parcel Service in 1979, employed there until becoming a Business Agent at Local 340 in 2001 relocating in the Portland area. For many years Alan served as a Shop Steward at UPS, also during this time assisted Business Agent Milford Maynard in the Presque Isle Office.

One of Alan’s lifelong passions has been diversity. Alan has worked hard to ensure equity, fairness, and respect in the workplace eradicating the obstacles and barriers that discourage the human spirit. Because of his efforts Alan has been appointed Human Rights Commission Coordinator for Local 340. Served as a Local 340 Education Coordinator, Is a current member of The Teamsters’ New England Council of Bakery Drivers. Has been involved in Organizing, has completed many seminars and trainings including, The Teamsters Leadership Academy in Washington D.C., Bargaining Strategies, Discrimination Law, FMLA, Labor Law, Labor Arbitration, Diversity, Organizing, Union Counselor, Ergonomics, and Joint Council 10 Teaching Techniques. Alan is now responsible for more than 30 contracts in the Private and Public Sector, handling grievances, negotiations, professional dispute resolution, arbitration, and the many other demands placed upon a Business Agent.