CWA Local 3105 - District 3

Shawn Todd,

32 years of service to BellSouth, AT&T, and CWA. That is an incredible accomplishment, and one that deserves to be celebrated.

For more than 17 of those years, you have also led CWA Local 3105 as President, standing up for our members, enforcing our contracts, protecting our rights, and ensuring that every member has a voice.

But Shawn, when we talk about your legacy, it goes far beyond years of service or the title of Local President. Your greatest legacy is your integrity.

You have shown us that integrity isn't something you claim to have; it's something you prove through your actions, especially when doing the right thing comes at a personal cost. You have never been afraid to speak the truth, challenge those in power, or stand your ground when the easier path would have been to walk away. You have demonstrated that principles mean nothing if you're willing to abandon them when things get difficult.

You have stood up for members when they needed someone in their corner, defended their rights when it mattered most, and held the line even when doing so brought criticism, conflict, or consequences. You have taught us that representing our brothers and sisters isn't about popularity, recognition, or personal gain. It's about responsibility, honesty, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to the people who trust you to represent them.

You didn't just teach us about integrity. You showed us what it looks like to live it.

Your dedication, honesty, and commitment to our Union have made a lasting impact on generations of members. You have taught us that being a Union member is about more than carrying a card. It is about standing together, fighting for one another, and having the courage to do what is right, even when it isn't easy or convenient.

You have been a mentor, a leader, a friend, and a brother. Personally, I want to thank you for your guidance, your friendship, your honesty, and the countless lessons you have shared with me. You have helped shape the Unionist I am today, and I will carry those lessons with me for the rest of my life. More importantly, you have shown me that integrity isn't measured by what we say when everyone agrees with us, but by what we do when standing by our principles means standing alone.

Of course, we cannot forget the arguments, the laughs, the headaches, and the management personnel you managed to irritate along the way! But that passion was never just about making noise. It came from believing in something bigger than yourself and refusing to turn your back on the people who depended on you.

Shawn, as you begin this next chapter, know that your legacy will live on through the members you have helped, the leaders you have mentored, and the culture of integrity, accountability, and solidarity you have helped build at CWA Local 3105.

On behalf of all of us, thank you for your 32 years of service, your unwavering dedication, and, above all, your integrity. Thank you for standing up for our brothers and sisters, for being honest even when the truth was uncomfortable, and for reminding us that our responsibility is to the membership—not to convenience, not to personal interests, and not to the path of least resistance.

A career can be measured in years. A leader can be measured by accomplishments. But a person's character is measured by the principles they refuse to compromise.

Shawn, you leave behind more than a record of service. You leave behind an example of what an honest, principled, and dedicated Unionist should be. And that is a legacy no retirement can take away.

Brother, you have earned this retirement. Enjoy your family, your freedom, and the next chapter of your life. Be proud of the battles you fought, the people you stood beside, and the example you set for those who will carry this work forward.

And remember you made a difference, and retirement doesn't mean you have to stop being a Unionist. Just try not to answer every phone call!

Congratulations, Shawn. Thank you for your service, your friendship, your leadership, and your unwavering integrity. Thank you for being the brother we are proud to call our own.

Enjoy your retirement—you've more than earned it!

Jason Ivey,

Some people serve their Union, and some people help shape what their Union stands for. The difference is made by the dedication, character, and integrity they bring to the job every single day.

Being part of CWA Local 3105's leadership team is about much more than holding a position. It means standing up for our brothers and sisters, protecting their rights, enforcing our contracts, and making sure every member knows they have a voice. It means showing up when things get difficult, standing firm when the pressure is on, and remembering that the people we represent always come first.

And above all, it means having the integrity to do what is right, even when doing what is right isn't easy.

Integrity isn't measured by how many times we speak about our principles. It's measured by whether we stand by them when it matters most. It's being honest when the truth is uncomfortable, holding ourselves accountable, and never forgetting the responsibility that comes with representing our membership.

That is what makes Union leadership meaningful. It's not about recognition, titles, or personal gain. It's about the people who count on us, the trust they place in us, and the responsibility we carry to protect what generations of Union members have fought to build.

Jason, being part of this team means sharing the challenges, the difficult conversations, the long days, and the moments when we all have to put our heads together to find a way forward. It also means sharing the victories, the laughs, and the satisfaction of knowing that our efforts have made a difference in someone's life.

And, of course, being part of CWA Local 3105's executive team means putting up with Scotty, David, Shawn, and the rest of us—which, in itself, ought to qualify for some additional Union benefits!

But beneath the humor is something important. The relationships we build through this work become more than professional connections. They become friendships, trust, and a brotherhood forged through shared experiences, disagreements, challenges, and a common commitment to something bigger than ourselves.

The true measure of a Unionist isn't whether everyone always agrees with them. It's whether they remain committed to the membership, treat people with respect, and have the courage to stand by their principles when it counts.

Because the strength of our Union doesn't come from one person or one position. It comes from people who are willing to stand together, do the work, and protect the integrity of the institution we represent.

Jason, thank you for being part of that effort. Thank you for the time, energy, and commitment you bring to CWA Local 3105, and for being part of a team that continues to fight for our brothers and sisters.

The work we do isn't always easy, and it certainly doesn't always come with recognition. But every member we help, every right we protect, and every fight we take on for the right reasons reminds us why we do it.

At the end of the day, our legacy won't be measured by the titles we held or the number of meetings we attended. It will be measured by the people we stood beside, the principles we defended, and whether we left our Union stronger than we found it.

Thank you, Jason, for being part of the fight, part of the team, and part of the brotherhood that makes CWA Local 3105 what it is.

Here's to continuing the work, standing by our principles, looking out for one another, and keeping our Union strong.

And remember, if we ever manage to get through an executive meeting without a little turmoil, we'll know something is seriously wrong!

Thank you, brother for standing up as a Vice-President for so long and your continued Union Forcefulness. We are glad to still have you in our corner!

Joshua Saslovsky

Vice-President

CWA Local 3105

Jsaslovsky@cwa3105.org

352-247-7125

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