Possible Conflict of Interest for Paul Egan?

The ABC Caucus is running on transparency, which is refreshing. However, it appears ABC is only being transparent when it suits itself. "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" seems to be what we'll get.

Now, mind you, I have no problem with ABC as an opposition caucus. There are many things that Unity and Mike Mulgrew have done to bring themselves to this precipice. For some reason, Mulgrew and company did not see the handwriting on the wall when they received just over 60% of the vote back in 2022. Fuck around, find out.

But saying, "Bullshit for you is not OK, but for me is OK," just does not cut it with me. Like when someone lives in Mulgrew's colon for six years, advocates for Medicare Advantage, begs for a gig with Unity, and now, because Unity wouldn't hire him, has become an incessant whiner.

Or when that same person, who whined about people being voted out of Unity, stayed silent during the MORE purge of 2018. Yeah, I know—that person didn’t want to lose his seat on the executive board, so silence then was golden.

So when looking at the officers running for ABC, of course, I—and I’m sure many others—want those officers to have clean hands. No conflicts, everything above board. People must remember: there is no reality, only perception.

Which brings me to Paul Egan. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for an explanation of his involvement with Trinity Rock Consulting. I’m not accusing Paul of anything shady or greasy. But as a rank-and-file member voting this spring, I’m asking questions.

I think Paul is a mensch and will answer these questions:

1. What and with whom does Trinity Rock consult?
2. Is this a side hustle?
3. Who are your clients?
4. At any point, was this being done on DOE or UFT time?
5. Were the UFT and/or DOE aware of Trinity Rock?
6. Is Trinity Rock still doing business?
7. If Trinity Rock is still doing business, how will this jibe with your elected position?
8. Will you be willing to share your tax records from Trinity Rock?

People have inquiring minds, and I’m sure many would like these questions answered.

To show I’m not a hypocrite—I, too, earned money outside the DOE in 2024. I drove for Uber Eats from July to November. I am more than willing to share my W-2 from Uber as well as demonstrate that I have no conflicts of interest.

Paul, are you willing to do the same? I think the rank and file have a right to know.