To the Editor:

The executive committee of News Media Guild endorses John Hill for TNG's Region 1 vice president. John doesn't merely serve on committees while expecting others to do the heavy lifting. He has ideas, builds consensus and  develops a team to carry out the plan.

John became the leader of the Providence local when its very existence was at stake. The local president had died in the midst of a four‑year contract fight. John united a fractured membership and led the members to a good contract settlement.

In 2008‑2009, John was a calming influence in Providence and Worcester as many people, including his wife, were laid off.

He also led the local through mergers with the Woonsocket and Pawtucket locals, helping them achieve bargaining power that could have been lost.
 
For all these reasons and many more, we endorse John Hill for vice president in TNG Region 1.

 -- The Executive Committee of the News Media Guild: Tony Winton, Martha Waggoner, John Braunreiter, Don Ryan, Mike Mazzo, David Melendy, Vin Cherwoo