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Gary Virtz

Middle River

Summary

Dynamic union leader with a proven track record in organizational leadership and strategic planning. Expertise in negotiating contracts, leading grievance hearings, and ensuring operational excellence within union operations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Maryland CAP Vice Chairman

UAW
Maryland
01.2023 - Current
  • Communicate with elected officials
  • Support pro labor legislation

President Local 738

ST Engineering
Middle River, MD
09.2020 - Current
  • Led the day to day operations of the local union
  • Monitor the finances of the local union
  • Proceeded over four step grievance hearings
  • negotiated two contracts
  • participated in five arbitrations

Protection Control

MRAS
Middle River, MD
01.2008 - Current
  • Facilitated the movement of product thru out the felicity
  • Monitored and maintained inventory

Bargaining Member

ST Engineering
Middle River, MD
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Participated in third step grievance hearings
  • Negotiated policies and MOUs between the union and company

Trustee

GE Aerospace
Middle River, MD
08.2009 - 08.2012
  • Audited local union finances bi-annually

Education

High School Diploma -

Kenwood High School
Middle River, MD
05-2000

Skills

  • Leadership team building
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational excellence
  • Interpreting contractual language

Accomplishments

  • Chairman of the constitution committee for the 39th constitutional conference
  • Elected delegate for the 38th and 39th constitutional conference
  • Elected president for three consecutive terms

Timeline

Maryland CAP Vice Chairman

UAW
01.2023 - Current

President Local 738

ST Engineering
09.2020 - Current

Bargaining Member

ST Engineering
08.2017 - 09.2020

Trustee

GE Aerospace
08.2009 - 08.2012

Protection Control

MRAS
01.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Kenwood High School
Gary Virtz