TO: Executive Board of Local 918 FROM: RE: Members of the Independent Review Board Proposed Charges Against Local 918 Member Antonio Manfredi DATE: July 2, 1997 I. RECOMMENDATION The Independent Review Board ("IRB") refers the below report to the Executive Board of Local 918 for the purpose of initiating charges against Local 918 member Antonio Manfredi for refusing to cooperate with the IRB by failing to appear for a sworn examination scheduled for June 11, 1997. By failing to appear for his sworn examination, it appears that while an IBT member Antonio Manfredi violated Article II, Section 2(a) and Article XIX, Section 7(b) (1) and (2) and Section 14 (i) of the IBT Constitution by obstructing, interfering and unreasonably failing to cooperate with the duties of the IRB as set forth in Paragraph G of the March 14, 1989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 88 Civ. 4486 (S.D.N.Y.). II. INVESTIGATIVE FINDINGS Antonio Manfredi ("Manfredi"), date of birth July 30 1966, is currently a member of the IBT and Local 918. (Ex. 1) Local 918 is located in Brooklyn, New York. Local 918 records reflected that Manfredi became a Local member in May 1993 and his dues were paid through May 1997. (Ex. 2) By letter dated June 23, 1997, Daniel Lombardozzi, President of Local 918, advised
that Antonio Manfredi is an active member of the Local. (Ex. 3) According to Local 918 records, Antonio Manfredi is an IBT member employed at Safe Auto Sales. ("Safe") (Ex. 1 ) According to public records, Corrado Manfredi is the President of Safe Auto Sales. (Ex. 4) It appears that Local 918 member Corrado Manfredi signed the collective bargaining agreement between Local 918 and Safe Auto Sales. (Ex. 5) This collective bargaining agreement was dated January 20, 1995, and expires January 19, 1998. (Ex. 5) This collective bargaining agreement included all employees in the bargaining unit "excluding office, clerical, supervisory, foremen, guards and watchmen." (Ex. 5, Section 1)* On May 28, 1997, a notice of sworn examination was sent to Manfredi by overnight mail to his address as listed on the May 8, 1997, Local 918 membership list. This notice informed Manfredi that his sworn examination was scheduled for June 11, 1997. (Ex. 7) A postal receipt was returned to the Chief Investigator's Office indicating that delivery was made to Manfredi on June 2, 1997. (Ex. 8) At this examination, the Chief Investigator planned to question Manfredi about his Local ' It appears that on January 20, 1995, the same date the collective bargaining agreement was entered into, Local 918 and Safe Auto Sales entered into an amendment to the collective bargaining agreement which included "office, clerical" in the bargaining unit. (Ex. 6) However, the amendment provided that the classification of employees listed in the amendment would only be covered under certain sections of the collective bargaining agreement. (Ex. 6) For example, the "office, clerical" employees would not be covered under the collective bargaining agreement for wages, holidays and vacations. (Exs. 5 and 6)
918 membership, his employment at Safe, and whether Manfredi had contact with any organized crime figures. After the sworn examination notice was sent to Manfredi, Michael Romeo, Esq. ("Romeo") called the Chief Investigator's Office and advised that Manfredi was not a member of the Teamsters. (Ex. 9) Romeo was advised that Local 918 records showed Manfredi to be a member of Local 918. (Ex. 9) Romeo then stated that he would look into whether Manfredi was a Local member. (Ex. 9) Although Romeo was asked to contact the Chief Investigator's Office regarding whether Manfredi was a Local member, he did not do so. (Ex. 9) On June 11, 1997, without explanation, Antonio Manfredi failed to appear for his sworn examination. (Ex. 10) On June 17, 1997, the Chief Investigator's Office contacted Romeo regarding Manfredi's failure to appear for his sworn examination. Romeo stated that Manfredi was a Local 918 member but he did not represent Manfredi in connection with this matter. (Ex. 9) The Chief Investigator's Office attempted to contact Antonio Manfredi at Safe Auto Sales, but did not receive a return telephone call from him. (Ex. 11) Accordingly, it appears that Manfredi failed to cooperate with the IRB when he failed to appear for his June 11, 1997, sworn examination. III. PROPOSED CHARGES Based upon the foregoing, it is recommended that
Antonio Manfredi be charged as follows: While a member of Local 918 and the IBT, you brought reproach upon the IBT in violation of Article II, Section 2 (a) and Article XIX, Section 7 (b) (1) and (2) and Section 14 (i) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph G of the March 14, 1989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 88 Civ. 4486 (S.D.N.Y.) to wit: On June 11, 1997, you willfully and without justification refused to appear for your sworn in-person examination pursuant to Paragraph H.3 (c) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Excerpt of Local 918 membership list regarding Antonio Manfredi Local 918 Dues printout for Antonio Manfredi IBT Local 918 letter dated June 23, 1997 Public Record regarding Safe Auto Sales Collective Bargaining Agreement between Local 918 and Safe Auto Sales Inc dated January 20, 1995 Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement between Local 918 and Safe Auto Sales May 28, 1997 Notice of Sworn Examination to Antonio Manfredi Postal Receipt Card concerning Antonio Manfredi Memorandum dated June 19, 1997 from Celia Zahner, Esg. Record of Antonio Manfredi's failure to appear for his sworn examination on June 11, 1997. Memorandum dated June 26, 1997 from James Reilly
INDEPENDENT REVIEW BOARD 444 North Capitol St., NW, Suite 528 J^D - Washington, DC 20001 n (202) 434-8080 ^^ Facsimile (202) 434-8084 ^ ' Corruption Hotline (800) CALL IRB ^ ^ Chief Investigator: Board Members: Charles M. Carberry, Esq. Grant Crandall, Esq. 17 Battery Place, Suite 331 Crandall, Pyles & Haviland New York, NY 10004 1021 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301 Administrator: Frederick B. Lacey, Esq. John J. Cronin, Jr. LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae One Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102-5490 William H. Webster, Esq. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy September 16, 1997 1825 Eye Washington, Street, NW, Suite DC 20006 1100 Members of the Executive Board IBT Local 918 2137-2147 Utica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11234 Re: Decision on Charges against Local 918 Members Scott Bellocchio, Antonio Manfredi, Corado Manfredi, and Nicholas Manfredi Dear Members of the Executive Board: The Independent Review Board has reviewed the Executive Board's decisions of August 4, 1997, in the above-captioned matter, and finds the decisions to be not inadequate. Very truly yours, Members of the Independent Review Board cc: Earl V. Brown, Jr., Esq. David Neigus, Esq. Pursuant to the Consent Order of the United States District Court, S.D.N.Y. United States -v- International Brotherhood of Teamsters 88 CIV 4486 (DNE)
OIJG-12-1997 15=41 FROM LOCRL UNION 918 TO 12224348384 P.85 August 4, 1997 Mr. Scott BeHocchio 49 Luna Circle Staten isl&nd, NY 10312 Dear Mr. Beilocchio: SpaKtgtprg E^y^d Hnmn Nc. ALLIED CHEMICAL end SURGICAL WORKERS Affiliated WithInternationa) Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL-CiO 3137-2U7ULCA AVENUE BROOKLYN, N,Y. 11234 le). 258-9180 133^-M Although properly notised, you chose not to appear at. the hearing conducted by the Teamsters Locat 918 Executive Board held on My 24, 1997 at 6:20 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the following: 1, You willfully and without justification, refuged to appear for you swom-iu person exammation pursuant to paragraph H.3( c) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board (irb) for the Intemationai Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June 1 L 1997. 2. On July 24, 1997, you wtufuily and without justification refused to appear at & hearing conducted by the Teamsters Loca! 918 Executive Soar J for violation of Article i'f, Section 2(A) and Article XIX, Section 7(b)(1) and (2) and Section!4(I) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably faiied to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph^ of the March 14, Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 38.CrV.4486 (S.D.N.Y.). Based upon the above, the Board has made the following determination: 1. Scott BeHocchio is expelled (rem Teamsters Local 913 and is permanently barred from becoming a member of Teamsters Local 918 or any Local of the IBT. 2. Scott BeHocchio is permanently barred from accepting or seeking er.iploymant, including consulting work, with the Teamstets Loca! 918, the IBT cr any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Scott BeHocchio may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or gift of any kind whatsoever Rom Local 918 or IBT entities, except that he may receive h)3'miy vested pension benefits. 4. Should yon wish this decision reviewed, you must have it forwarded to and heard by the irb. Teamsters Local 9 i 3 Executive Beard cc: John J. Cron.&n, Jr. TOTPL F'.85
RUG-12-199' 15=41 FROM LOCRL UNION 918 TO 12S243480S4 P.34 (mhttg&rg Mtni mttint gig ALLIED CHEMiCAL and SURGtCAL WORKERS Arfii:ated With international Brotherhood of Teamstar^ AFL-CiO 2137^2147 UTtCA AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11234 I&!. 256-9180 August 4, 1 Mr. Anto&i.o Manfredi 2066 72^ Street Brooklyn, NY 11203 Dsar Mr. Maniredi: Although propwly notified, you ^ appear at. the hcarmg conducted by the Teamsters Local' 918 Executive Board held on July 24,1997 at 6:30 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the following: 1. You willfully and without justification, refused to appear for you swom-in person examination pursuant to paragraph H.3( c ) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board (IRB) for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June-11, 1997, 2. On My 24, 1997, you willfully and without justification refused to appear at a hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local 91R Executive Board for violation of Article II, Section 2(a) and Article XIX, Section 7(T?)(1) and (2) and Section 14(1) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph G of the March 14, 1939 Consent Decree in United States v. Internationa! Brotherhood of Teamsters 88.C1V.4486 (S.D.N.Y.). Based upon the above, the Board made the following determination: 1. Antonio Manfredi is expelled Rom Teamsters Local 918 and is permanently barred from becoming a member of Teamsters Local 91S or any Locai of the IBT. 2. Antonio Manircdi is permanently barred from accepting or seeking employment, including consulting work, with the Teamsters Local 913, the IB T or any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Antonio Msn&edi may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or sift of any kind whatsoever from Local 918 or IBT entities, except that he may receive his fully vested pension benefits. 4. Should you wish this decision reviewed, you must have it forwarded to and heard by the IRB- Tctun&tcis Lv^j. Executive Board cc: John J. Cron.&n, Jr.
OUG-12-1997 15=43 FROM LOCRL UNION 918 TO 12024348S84 P.83 August 4, 1997 Mr. Corado Man&edi 19 Luna Circle Staten Is!and,*NY 10312 Dear Mr, Manfredi: TpaBtg&yg Sural %KtaM Na* ALL!ED CHEMICAL SURG!CAL WORKERS AW)fO)$d With!nternaHenal Brotherhoodof Teamsters^ AFL-CIO 2137-2147 UT!CA AVENUE BROOKLYN, N.Y 11234 Td. 258-9180 '032-M Although properly notified, you chose not to appear at the hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local ' 918 Executive Board held on July 24,1997 at 6:30 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the foilowing: 1. You wiltfully end without justification, refused to appear for you swom-in person, examination pursuant to paragraph H.3( c ) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the Independent Review Board (IRB) for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June. 11, 1997. 2. On July 24, 1997, you wilmhiiy and without justification.refused to appear at a hearing conducted: by the Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board for violation of Article II, Section 2(a) and Article XIX, Section 7(b)(1) and (2) and Section 14(1) of the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth in paragraph O of the March!4,! 989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 83.CIV.44S6 (S.D.N. Y.). Based upon the above, th3 Board has made the tohowing determination: 1. ' Corado Maa&edi is expelled from Teamsters Local 91S and is pennaneatly barred &om becoming a member of Teamsters Local 918 or any Loca! of the IBT. 2. Corado Manfredi is permanently barred from accepting or seeking employment, including consulting 'work, with the Teamsters Local 918, the IBT or any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Corado Manfredi may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or gift of any kind whatsoever trom Local 918 or IBT entities, except that he may receive his fully vested pension benefits. 4. Should yon wish this decision reviewed, you must have it forwarded to and heard by the IRB. Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board cc: John J. Cron.&n, Jr.
3UG-12-1997 15=43 FROM LOCOL UNION 313 TO 12824343B84 P- 0! ALUED CHEMtCAL ond SURGtCAL WORKERS Abated With internahonai Srcth^rhocd of Teamstgrs, AFL-CiO 2137-2147 UT!CA AYEN UE BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11234 Tei. 258-9180 August 4, 1 997 1032'M Mr. Wicbclas Man&edi 19 Luna Circtc Staten Island, NY 10312 Dear Mr. Manfredi: Although properly notified, you chose not to appear at the hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board he'd on July 24,1997 at 6:30 P.M. The executive Board conducted the hearing and determined the to) lowing: 1. You willfully and without justification, refused to appear for you swom-in person examination pursuant to paragraph H.3( c ) of the Rules and Procedures for Operation of the independent Review Board (BRB) for the Intemationai Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) on June.! 1,1997. 2. On July 24, 1997, you wihfuily and without justification refused to appear at a hearing conducted by the Teamsters Local 91S Executive Board for violation of Article II, Section 2 (a) and Article XIX, Section 7(b)(1) and (2) and Section 14(1) cf the IBT Constitution and obstructed, interfered and unreasonably failed to cooperate with the duties of the Independent Review Board as set forth = in paragraph C of the March 14, 1989 Consent Decree in United States v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters 8S.CIV.4486 (S.D.N.Y.). Based upon the above, the Board has made the following detetmmation: 1. ' Nicholas Man&edi is expelled &om Teazasters Loc^I 91S and is permanently barred &om becoming a member of Teamsters Local 91 or any Local of the IBT. 2. Nicholas Manfredi is permanently barred front accepting or seeking employment, including 'consulting work, with the Teamsters Local 918, the IBT or any IBT affiliated entity effective immediately. 3. Nicholas Manfredi may not receive any benefits, gratuities, severance payments or gift of any kind whatsoever from Local 91S or IBT entities, except that he ypay receive his iu!!y vested pension benefits. 4. Should yon wish this decision reviewed, von must have it forwarded to and heard by the 1RB. Teamsters Local 918 Executive Board cc: John J. Cron.&n, Jr.