Type Of Business:
Labor union
Expertise:
Organization; Contract negotiations; Grievances
Major Product/SVS:
Employee welfare services
Favorite Business Publication:
Teamster
Hobbies/Sports:
Cooking; Reading; Solving crossword puzzles
Education Degrees:
Industry-Related Training
Affiliations Awards:
Coalition of Labor Union Women; Human Rights Committee; International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Industry:
Labor Union Management
Date of Distinction:
3/7/2007
Work History:
Customer Service Representative, Hertz Car Rental
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Buie's work ethic separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Buie's greatest career achievement was acquiring her current position.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Buie would like to be remembered by her peers as a hard working, dedicated and loyal employee.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Buie would like to create an awareness of health care.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Buie would have lunch with Martin Luther King Jr. because she would like to hear his view on his achievements.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was attaining the opportunity to work through the ranks to achieve her current position.
Charity:
Fundraiser, Youth Scholarships; Order of the Eastern Star; AIDS Campaigns; United Way Worldwide
Number Of Years In Profession:
45
Number Of Years In Current Position:
12
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication, loyalty and commitment to her work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after becoming a union member while working for Hertz Car Rental and attending union meetings.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Buie is the first woman and African-American to be president of the Labor Joint Council. Prior to her present position, she served for 23 years as a switchboard operator and customer service representative for Hertz Car Rental.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing employees and benefits for approximately 900 members; Organizing and representing workers; Helping others to further their careers in the labor union; Helping members to attain best results through contract negotiations
Education Certifications:
Certified Labor Organizer (1992)
Awards/Honors:
Lifetime Achievement Award TNBC
International Vice President at Lodge