Alan R. Churchill
Vice President and 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. Served for many years as a Shop Steward policing the UPS agreement, also during this time assisted in Local 340’s Presque Isle office prior to being brought on as a Business Agent. Served for many years as Local 340’s Education Coordinator. Was hired at Local 340 by the late President James E. Carson and mentored by him for ten years in the skills that are necessary to be an effective Business Agent.

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. Is a current Trustee of Local 340 and of The Teamsters’ New England Council of Bakery Drivers. 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. Has been involved in organizing numerous groups and doing first contracts, is responsible for representing many Public Sector and Private Sector members including all Hostess members in the State of Maine.