L.U. 1245 (catv,em,govt,lctt,o,pet, t&u), WALNUT CREEK,
CALocal 1245 mourns the untimely death of Bus. Rep. Jim Lynn, who died at age
50 while attending to union business.
Bus. Mgr. Perry Zimmerman praised Bro. Lynn as a business
representative possessing "strong technical skills when it came to contract
interpretation, grievance resolution, and negotiating." But his skills went far
beyond the technical, said Zimmerman. "Jim believed in unions. He cared deeply
about our members, and the members knew it." Bro. Lynn used his keen sense of
humor and genuine affection for people to good advantage in the workplace,
building constructive relationships with management and using those
relationships to advance the interests of the members.
Initiated into Local 1245 in November 1971, Lynn served as
steward and Advisory Council representative before coming on staff as a business
representative in 1997. During his service on the union staff, Lynn represented
Pacific Gas & Electric members in the Fresno/King Divisions and General
Construction. Lynn also represented members at Pacific Gas Transmission.
Bro. Lynn will be remembered as a union brother who lifted up
those around him by his own sheer delight in living.
Eric Wolfe, P.S.
Sharpening Our Selling Tools L.U. 1253 (i), AUGUSTA, MEBus. Mgr. Wayne Rancourt raised
more than $1,400 in donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and was the
highest donator that day. Good job, Wayne, and thanks for caring. Shawn and Tina
Riley expressed their gratitude for his contribution.
We will sponsor the Brewer Youth Hockey again this year. This
is also a great way for kids to enjoy a sport they might not be able to on their
own. We wish them luck! Look for our signs at the next hockey game.
Unfortunately, there is some bad news. Fourth-year apprentice
Mark Higgins father passed away. Express your condolences to him when you see
him. Bro. Galen Jones son was in a horrific car accident, but the latest is he
is doing better. Third-year apprentice Jason Wilde was notified that his father
was severely burned at his home. Hang in there, Jay. Also, check on Tom Staples
as he is recuperating from surgery.
There is a lot of training going on in our local, so please
contact the JATC for class information. We need to give our contractors all the
selling tools we can.
Local 1307, Salisbury, MD, Pres. Mike Dennis, left, presents
outgoing Vice
Pres. John Genga an award of appreciation.
L.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MDCongratulations to recent
retirees Andrew Taylor, Kendall Hickman, Thomas Scrimshaw and Robert Gears.
Bro. Taylor began work at Indian River Power Plant as a
laborer in 1972. He progressed through the ranks and in 1983 was promoted as a
power plant machinist. He retired Aug. 9, 2002.
Bro. Hickman started as a laborer at Indian River Power Plant
in 1966. He advanced through several positions and became a power plant
electrician in 1985, the position from which he retired Sept. 1, 2002.
Bro. Scrimshaw was hired in the Georgetown, DE, District as a
groundman in 1971 and subsequently advanced through the apprentice lineman
program. He took a lead lineman job in 1978 and transferred to Millsboro as a
troubleshooter and serviceman in 1983. He retired Sept. 1, 2002.
Bro. Gears became a Local 1307 member in 1976 when Delmarva
Power purchased Chestertown Electric. He was assigned to the Grasonville, MD,
District as an Apprentice D. He advanced through the apprentice lineman program
and went into the Underground Service crew in Chestertown and later Centreville.
He retired Sept. 1, 2002.
Bro. John Genga was honored at our October union meeting. He
served on the E-Board from 1994-1997 and as vice president from 1997 to
September 2002. Thanks, John, for your contributions to our local.
Edward D. Sparks, Jr., F.S.
Sacrificing for Our Security L.U. 1413 (u), TOLEDO, OHMy name is Brad Goetz, and I am the
business manager for IBEW Local 1413. This local represents the security
officers at the Davis-Besse and Bayshore power plants. Since September 11, 2001,
these employees have worked six days a week, 12-hour shifts in order to protect
the public from terrorist attacks on both plants.
These dedicated employees have worked long hours and have
spent much time away from their family and friends. That is why they need your
support! I for one am proud of my union brothers and sisters. Not only would I
like to take the time to thank them, but their families as well, for all the
sacrifices they have made in the past 14 months. If anyone knows the officers at
either location, I ask you to please thank them. They are doing this for you,
the public.
Brad N. Goetz, B.M./Pres.
New Shops, New Contracts L.U. 1430 (c,ees&em), NEW YORK, NYWe recently concluded
contract negotiations with several companies. Collective bargaining agreements
were successfully renegotiated with Maytag Appliance Sales Co., (both the New
York Branch and the New Jersey Branch.) Three newly organized shops reached
their first agreements.
Congratulations to our 86 new members at Vitolite Electric
Sales Co., Ro & Ke Laundry and Snapple Distributors, Inc., and welcome to the
Brotherhood! We are currently in negotiations with the New Jersey Sports and
Exposition Authority and will begin negotiations with Nexans Energy, USA
shortly.
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