From the Desk of the Secretary / Treasurer
10/27/2025
Brothers and Sisters,
In accordance with the CWA Constitution, CWA Local 1171 By-Laws and appropriate Federal regulations, nominations to fill the remaining term of President, CWA Local 1171 took place on October 16, 2025, at the 4th quarter membership meeting, held in Boston at the Hilton Logan Airport Hotel as published. When nominations from the floor closed at 1pm, the Election Committee reported the following:
- Edward McGuinness – nominated for President CWA Local 1171
Seeing no further nominations, the committee deferred to Secretary/Treasurer Jane Crompton with a request for declaration by acclamation.
Therefore, as Secretary/Treasurer, CWA Local 1171, I declare that the following individual as the sole nominee to fill the remaining term of President, is duly elected by acclamation:
- Edward McGuinness – Elected by acclamation - President CWA Local 1171*
Congratulations and thank you to the new Local President Ed McGuinness (former Chief Steward BOS Mainline) and our former President Tom Gunning for both continuing to serve our members in their new roles going forward. Our former President Tom Gunning has accepted the position of Director – Airline Passenger Service with the National Union.
Thank you to our Executive Vice President Gina Ricci, for stepping up to serve as interim President, and also, to our Election Committee for their service on short notice, their dedication and hard work put in.
Respectfully, and In Solidarity,
Jane Crompton
Secretary/Treasurer
CWA Local 1171
* CWA Constitution Article 13 – Elections of Local Delegates to CWA Conventions, Section 1a.- Officers serving as President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Executive Vice President, when elected to their respective offices will also be elected as delegates to all National CWA Conventions, District Conventions and any affiliated conventions or meetings in accordance with the CWA Local 1171 By-Laws and Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959.