Tom Bethel
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Thomas J. Bethel is an American labor leader. He was appointed as the president of the American Maritime Officers union (AMO) on January 8, 2007[1] by the union's National Executive Committee.[2] Bethel formerly served as AMO's executive vice-president[3], which is the third highest position in the union.[3] He was first elected executive vice-president on January 1, 2001[3], defeating challenger Richard (Rick) Ouellette by a margin of 796-421.[3]
Bethel sailed with AMO as a Chief Engineer for several years before being named a union representative in 1986.[4] He later served as an executive board member[4] and as the national assistant vice president at large.[3]
In the 2006 union elections, Bethel ran with Michael McKay and the "New Committee for Continued Progress."[5] Defending McKay's candidacy, Bethel wrote of his "sincere belief that Michael McKay is the best candidate for president in this election. Like his father before him, he has dedicated his life to improving the wages, working conditions, and benefits for the AMO membership."[5] He "also thought Bobby McKay was doing a good job, and I thought he should continue as secretary-treasurer."[5] Both McKay brothers were convicted of racketeering charges in early 2008.[6][2].
Bethel is married to Gerry Bethel. The couple has two children.[7]
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- ^ Bethel pledges to work with membership and new officials to "right the AMO ship". American Maritime Officer. Retrieved on March 17, 2007.
- ^ a b Bethel Is National President of American Maritime Officers. Seafarer's Log. Retrieved on March 18, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e AMO Elected Officers To Begin New Terms January 1. American Maritime Officer. Retrieved on March 18, 2007.
- ^ a b Tom Bethel For Executive Vice President. youramo.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2007.
- ^ a b c Tom Bethel's Easy Choice. youramo.com. Retrieved on March 18, 2007.
- ^ Jury finds two union officials guilty. Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved on March 17, 2007.
- ^ Your Union on Course: A Secure Future In American Maritime Officers. yourunion2006.com. Retrieved on March 16, 2007.
