Matthew "Matt" Lortie
Secretary-Treasurer
Matthew "Matt" Lortie is running for the position of Secretary-Treasurer, bringing with him 30 years of experience as a Teamster at the Manchester Facility. A lifelong resident of New Hampshire, Matt has been married to his wife, Dorene, for 28 years, and they have three sons, with his oldest being a Teamster for 10 years at UPS.
Matt has been a proud Teamster since 1995 when he started his career at UPS as a part-time employee. He became a full-time driver in 1999, was duly elected as Steward in Manchester in 2014, and was elected as a Trustee of Local 633 in 2021. His family has a strong Teamster legacy, with his father being a Teamster at Associated Grocers of NH, his father-in-law a 31-year Teamster and Steward at UPS, and his great uncle serving as a Business Agent at Local 633.
Matt has been actively involved in many local and national political campaigns since 2016. He has also mentored new drivers in the Manchester facility and helped raise money for various charities. Additionally, he founded and operated a successful competitive youth soccer nonprofit organization in Manchester.
Matt is committed to bringing the change necessary to hold all employers accountable to the members. He believes that only through unity can this goal be achieved. With your support, he aims to return the power to the people and ensure that the union works effectively for its members.