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Bruce Smith - President

Bruce Smith

President

Bruce R. Smith was sworn in as the President of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union (AFL-CIO, CLC) on January 26, 2010.

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Walter Thorn - Secretary Treasurer

Walter Thorn

Secretary Treasurer

Walter F. Thorn was sworn in as the Secretary Treasurer of the Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Workers International Union (AFL-CIO, CLC) on January 26, 2010.

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Frank Brandao Sr. - International Vice President

Frank Brandao Sr.

International Vice President

In June 2004, Frank was named International Vice President for Area 1 in Media, PA and then in November 2004 was named International Vice President for Area 2...

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Ignacio De La Fuente - International Vice President

Ignacio De La Fuente

International Vice President

Ignacio has served as International Vice President of Area 3 since 1983, when he was named to that position by formar International President James Rankin. He also serves as the President of the City Council in Oakland, CA...

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Randy Gould - International Vice President

Randy Gould

International Vice President

Randy has recently taken office as GMP International Vice President for Area 1, which represents local unions in the eastern part of the country.

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David Doyle - Executive Director of Canada

David Doyle

Executive Director of Canada

David entered the trade on August 8th 1988 at Hobart Brothers of Canada in Woodstock, Ontario Canada at the age of 22, joining the GMP multi shop Union Local 446. He became active after attending his first Local Union at the request of then Plant Chairperson Harry Bosch. He credits Brother Bosch for the strength of the Union by quickly involving new members in the Local Union.

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