Local 38 Bus. Mgr. Sam Chilia
(left) and
Bus. Rep. Jim Embrescia (right)
congratulate Bros. Bill Banach (second
from left) and Bill DeFranco on their
retirement.
L.U.
38 (i), CLEVELAND, OH--Local officers and members congratulate
Bros. Bill Banach and Bill DeFranco on their retirement, each with
42 years of IBEW service.
Both men were initiated in 1962 and both served as shop stewards
for many years, up to retirement--Bill Banach at Hirsch Electric
and Bill DeFranco at Atlas Electric. Those of us fortunate enough
to have worked with these men know they always handled themselves
and their jobs with class and the skills indicative of the IBEW.
We thank both Brothers for their years of dedicated service.
While the work outlook remains slow under Bush Administrations
policies, there are a few large jobs to report in our area. Doan/Pyramid
has the new $4 million Cleveland Clinic Stem Research Building and
the Independence High School Recreation Center, a $3.1 million project.
Hirsch Electric has the new House of LaRose Distribution Center
and the new Progressive Insurance Buildings, as well as the remodel
at Progressive main headquarters.
L.U.
46 (c,em,i,rtbv,rts&st), SEATTLE, WA--On Jan. 30 Washington
state building trades held a huge rally in Olympia. More than 3,00
brothers and sisters endured rain, hail and severe winds to tell
representatives in session: 'We Wont Forget!'
Many prominent, labor-friendly speakers outlined attacks by the
Bush administration and the Republican Party on working families.
U.S. Sen. Patty Murphy spoke of anti-worker legislation and pledged
to continue her fight for working families. Washing State Labor
Council Pres. Rick Bender encouraged union members to get involved.
He spoke about 'Labor Neighbor,' a grass-roots program that gives
every member the opportunity to reach out to family and friends
on critical issues.
In 2003 our elected representatives dropped a bomb on unemployment,
which will cause our members to lose automobiles and their homes.
My question to you: Will you forget? We must mobilize now, get registered
and bring a friend to the polls in 2004. We have the power to secure
our families futures if we pull together. Look around at the lives
we have here. Is that worth fighting for? Make no mistake--the wolf
is at the door!
Local 46 members should contact the local to find out how we all
can be part of the solution.
Our local will be in contract negotiations by the time this article
is published. Get involved!
L.U.
48 (c,em,i,rtb,rts&st), PORTLAND, OR--Oregon has finally
given up its first place ranking in unemployment; we are now in
second place closely behind Alaska. Measure 30 failed and now Oregon
faces another budget shortage of more than $40 million. Where is
the economic recovery President Bush is crowing about?
Local 48 joined with other union building trades in a Construction
Workers Rally in Olympia, WA, Jan. 30 to protest recent changes
in unemployment laws aimed at construction trades. Unions are watching
Washington closely and fighting for fair treatment for their brothers
and sisters. Three busloads made the long round trip to participate.
A collection for support of the UFCW situation in Southern California
was taken at the last general membership meeting. This has come
down to a battle of wills between management and labor for these
grocery workers. Please show your support for these union members,
who are locked into a struggle to maintain their standard of living.
The election season is warming up. Get out and support those candidates
who support the IBEW. Many brothers and sisters are struggling now
and another four years of struggle may be too much. By working together
WE CAN CHANGE what has happened under the Bush Administration.
Partygoers enjoy the Local 58
Super Bowl
fundraiser. Foreground, from left, Sisters Lori
LeBlanc, Jeanette DHerdte and Jackie Malewicz.
L.U.
58 (em,i,rtb&spa), DETROIT, MI--Our work picture is
still very slow. The casinos are in a logjam, the jail in Port
Huron is on hold due to inclement weather, and schoolwork has slowed
to a snails pace. For spring, look for some work at the St.
Clair powerhouse and construction of the new Federal Reserve Bank
in Eastern Market; the Detroit News at Mound Rd. will erect a new
building, and the old nonunion-built Novi Expo Center will be replaced
by a brand new larger facility built union (guess they finally got
the message). We dont expect these jobs will be book clearing.
Sen. Ted Kennedy was in Detroit Jan. 29 and made a public appearance
at our union hall. With many of our members in attendance, he gave
a very enlightening speech.
Some of his highlights: 90,000 people run out of unemployment every
week on a national basis, a 20-year high; the Republican-controlled
Congress refused to extend emergency federal unemployment benefits
after Dec. 20, 2003. Lets do to the Bush administration what they
dont mind doing to us--lets put this administration on the unemployment
line in November. Vote.
This years Super Bowl Party, held as a fund-raiser to benefit
the locals benevolent fund, was the greatest. Thanks to all who
came out for the fun and at the same time supported a good cause.
Support your union and remember, if your cell phone rings audibly
during our union meeting, be prepared to pay the consequences.
A Local 68 service award presentation
honored 60
active and retired members.
L.U.
68 (i), DENVER, CO--At the Jan. 6, 2004, general membership
meeting, 60 active and retired members received service pin awards.
Receiving 25-year service awards were: Steven Bateman, Felix Beall,
Terrie Beougher, Timothy Biltz, James 'Scott' Broda, David Burris
(pinned by his father, Billy), John Carnell, Jack Cox, Joe Dascher,
Ron Dion, Gilbert Garcia, Larry Harrison, Daniel Hutton, Tony Jongresso,
James Keating, David Krutsch, Mark Kummer, Timothy Lynch (pinned
by his brother Joe), Thomas Martinez, Stephen Milner, Richard Pettinger,
Authur Reinke (pinned by Local 68 Bro. Tim Martin), Ted Ridel, James
Spellman, Duane Tidwell (pinned by his brother Emmett), Dean Trapp,
Jay Wallace, Rocky Wendell, Richard Yeager (pinned by Local 68 Bro.
Jim Ramsey), and David Zaccagnini.
Thirty-year award recipients were: Phil Abeyta (pinned by his son
Robert), Sid Barcelon, Bob Choury (pinned by Local 68 Bro. Ray Pacheco),
John Curtin (pinned by his son Casey and his brother Danny), Leon
Duncan, David Erickson (pinned by his son Scott), Ray Esterline,
Robert Gotchey, Timothy Greene, Gary Hall, Al Hilliard (pinned by
his family), Anthony Lopez, Jim Mantele (pinned by Local 68 Bro.
Al Reyes), Walter Pantoja, Philip Smith, Doug Spitler, Robert Stewart,
Doug Szabo (pinned by Local 68 Bro. Jim Kelly).
A 40-year award went to Carl Hutchins. Awarded 45-year pins were:
Billy Burris (pined by his son David), James French, Larry McDuffee
(pinned by his father, Gabe) and Keith Wilson.
These members represent 1,555 years of service to the IBEW. Congratulations
to all.
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