L.U. 1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENSBORO, KYAs reported in the
July/August 2003 edition, an electrical licensing law was passed
by the Kentucky state legislature.
Members received applications and directions for being grandfathered;
the deadline is June 24, 2004.
Brothers and sisters, please take time to complete the form and
send it in before next June 24. If you have any questions contact
the hall.
We also would like to remind all members and their families to
register and vote in our November 2003 general election. In the
governors race Republican candidate Ernie Fletcher has been hand
picked by President George W. to run against labor-endorsed Democrat
Ben Chandler. If Chandler is defeated, well lose our state prevailing
wage and see a right-to-work law. Fletcher is already committed
to signing both of these laws.
A job fair was held in May at the Executive Inn in Owensboro. Thanks
to Bros. David Carrico, Steve Kaelin, and Bill OBryan for setting
up a booth and promoting our local and JATC.
Local 1701 in conjunction with the Sprinkler Fitters Local 669
held a pancake breakfast at the Owensboro BBQ festival in May. We
had a great turnout. Thanks to all members of both locals for volunteering
their time.
In sadness we report the passing of retired charter member Al Cron.
May he rest in peace.
Local
2149 honorees, from left to right, G. Rochon, M. Thomas, J. Reis,
J. Pledger, S. Carter, S. Sparacello, J. Richard and J. Watson.
L.U. 2149 (rr), NEW ORLEANS, LAAt our June meeting at the Union
Passenger Terminal in New Orleans, Int. Rep. Joe Pledger presented
years of service awards to some of our members. A 50-year pin was
presented to retired Bro. Joseph E. Reis whowith his wife and daughter
in towshared some of his experiences, memories and knowledge of
his early days during the infancy of this local.
Also awarded pins were: Gregory P. Rochon, President/P.S.30 years,
Sal Sparacello25 years, James Richard25 years, Mark Thomas, E.
Board20 years, Joseph Watson, V.P./ Local Chairman20 years and
Sandy Carter, Organizer20 years. Refreshments were served after
the meeting and the camaraderie between the brothers resonated throughout
the evening.
On the work side, negotiations are ongoing for Amtrak and CSX Railroads
and we are hopeful for a contract that will benefit our members
after such a long and harrowing negotiation process.
L.U. 2249 (em), BLOOMINGTON, INLocal 2249 Treas. Joy Finley has
recently completed her AED/CPR/FA trainingattending classes at
the American Red Cross on her own time and has been certified to
train in CPR. She is a Certified American Red Cross Instructor.
Beginning in July 2003 the local is offering classes at a minimal
cost to members.
L.U. 2321 (t), MIDDLETON, MACongratulations to David Aleska, Danielle
Bennett, Megan Colin, Maura Murphy and Jessica Geromeall winners
of the IBEW Scholarship Fund awards.
Frank McKenney has been re-elected business manager and we are
behind him 100 percent. Best wishes to Executive Board members Mia
Giorato and Sandy Berube who retired.
As of this writing, neogitations are ongoing, with the most important
issues job security, health care and benefits. Steve Sousa heads
our mobilization committee, and we need all members actively participatingthe
job you save may be your own.
In spite of layoffs, forced rearrangements and unreasonable job
production quotas, the hall has had a family night at Lowell Loch
Monsters, a golf tournament, a cookbook to be published advocating
domestic violence awareness and prevention, and an upcoming softball
tournament to support the Make-a-Wish Fund. Members helping members
and their communitiesthats the true union spirit.
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Local
2149 honorees, from left to right, G. Rochon, M. Thomas, J. Reis,
J. Pledger, S. Carter, S. Sparacello, J. Richard and J. Watson.
