L.U. 804 (i&o), KITCHENER, ON, CANADA Of the many changes within the province
of Ontario organizing, the most significant is the abandonment of the
"Provincial Organizing Structure." Each individual local now controls and is
responsible for organizing within its jurisdiction, including providing an
organizer and implementing a "Strategic Organizing Plan."
Accordingly, our union has hired Bro. Rod Hilton as a full-time organizer to
continue to meet with the many un-represented electricians and apprentices
within our jurisdiction. Welcome aboard, Rod, and good luck.
Organizing is not a popular word among many members, but it is a necessity,
as our survival and growth is dependent upon it. We must continue to strive to
represent the majority of the workers within the electrical sector to protect
the terms and conditions of our collective agreement. If you are uncertain about
organizing, please register to attend the next COMET class at the local to have
all your concerns, thoughts and ideas addressed. Each and every IBEW member is
an organizer, and with your help we can overcome any hurdles.
If you have any information regarding any nonunion worker, contractor or
project, please contact Bro. Hilton at the union office.
L.U. 910 (i&rts), WATERTOWN, NY Our work picture this past winter was very
slow. Work is expected to pick up in spring, with mill work, Fort Drum and
windmills on Tug Hill.
Construction Organizing Membership Education Training (COMET) classes will be
scheduled again this year. Many of our new members will be receiving this
important training. Notices will be sent to members when they are scheduled to
attend. If you have any questions regarding COMET classes, please call the hall.
The contract negotiations that began in January for our inside wiremen and
apprentices will set our pay and benefits for the next three years. A more
detailed report will appear in our next issue.
Local 932, Coos Bay, OR, Bus.
Mgr./ Fin. Sec. Robert
Westerman presents
55-year
member Bro. D. J. Smith with
his service award and pin.
L.U. 932 (c,i&st), COOS BAY, OR Many members and retirees attended our
Christmas/Retiree Dinner, where they and their guests enjoyed the dinner and
visiting with friends and retirees not seen for a while. Thanks to all who
helped.
Years of service awards were also presented, and we congratulate all
recipients. Some retirees who received pins this year and were not in attendance
are: 60-year recipient Rush E. Long, 60-year recipient John F. Murtha and
50-year recipient Willis E. Soule. Bro. Leonard W. Hansen (55-year recipient)
was in attendance but was awarded at a previous membership meeting.
Local 1260, Honolulu,
HI, Henry "Hank"
Isaac Kuka `ilani
Reeves.
L.U. 1260 (catv,ees,mo,rtb,rts, spa &u), HONOLULU, HI Our dear friend,
colleague and retired senior business manager, Henry "Hank" Isaac Kuka `ilani
Reeves, passed away in September 2002.
We reflect upon his many contributions to Local 1260, the community and the
many people who came to respect and love him. We will always remember his smile,
his warmth and friendly personality. Hank will be remembered as "Mr. Aloha" and
will forever live in the hearts of all who came to know him. Aloha and farewell
braddah (brother).
From left, Local 1316, Macon, GA, Bros.
William C. "Bill" Byrd (holding
60-year
service award), Julian D. Carter and former
Bus. Mgr. Morgan H. Bowen.
L.U. 1316 (i&o), MACON, GA Local 1316 is honoring three brothers for their
contribution to the success of the IBEW throughout their working careers. They
are William C. "Bill" Byrd, Julian D. Carter and former Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec.
Morgan H. Bowen.
William C. "Bill" Byrd joined the IBEW in April 1942. After serving as a
navigator on a B-17 "Flying Fortress" with the famous Eighth Air Force in
England, he began work in 1947 for J. M. Clayton Electric Co. He eventually
bought that company, where he is the sole owner and still a very active member.
Bro. Julian D. Carter joined the IBEW in February 1941. He is a Local 1316
charter member and was a longtime employee of J. M. Clayton.
Former Bus. Mgr. Morgan H. Bowen joined the IBEW in June 1947. He became
president in 1958 and business manager/financial secretary in 1961. Bro. Bowen
retired in 1992.
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