L.U.
83 (u), BINGHAMTON, NYLocal 83 officers have been busy
working on the placement of sisters and brothers in jobs after NYSEGs
closing of the Ithaca General Office. Energy East took over many
of these functions after moving these jobs out of state to Maine.
On a related note, Local 83 is working in Albany trying to get legislation
(S6079 Velella and A201 Cahill) passed that would require public
utilities to keep customer service representative duties in New
York State and the utilities service territory.
Energy Easts new S.A.P. accounting, finance and treasury system,
also worked from Maine, has caused many payroll problems. These
are being worked out through numerous labor/management meetings.
Local 83 was pleased to have IBEW Third District Int. Vice Pres.
Donald C. Siegel speak at the March 3, 2004, union meeting. The
topic was politics and organizing.
Please remember to support our troops, vote and attend union meeting.
L.U.
89 (catv,em,lctt,o&t), SEATTLE, WALocal 89 would like
to recognize six union brothers and two union sisters who stepped
up and went far beyond the normal call of duty in helping others.
These technicians are: Robert Suhayda, Robert Wormley, A. Scott
Craig, Cheryl Ziegler, William Sato, Dorel Ivan, Kenny Carlson and
Lorie Ricciardi. They donated 15 days of their vacation time to
help a fellow union brother who was in dire need. Because of health
issues, the company was starting disciplinary action against this
member, and the 15 days donated helped prevent his being disciplined.
These same members also contributed monetarily to assist the brother
with his financial burdens.
This is a good example of union camaraderie and we applaud these
members for a job well done.
Local 89 has experienced loss of membership due to downsizing and
lack of work due to the economy.
Our NECA Outside Construction Telephone contract was ratified in
December 2003.
L.U.
95 (em,i,lctt,spa&u), JOPLIN, MOMembers of Local 95
express their thanks and continued support for our brothers who
are currently serving military duty in Iraq [See Currents in this
months Journal for details.]
Our work picture is slow as of this writing. We hope things will
be better in the spring and summer.
Line Clearance Tree Trimmer and Stockman Driver units are in negotiations.
The Missouri American Water Unit contract opens soon.
We hope to see members at upcoming meetings. Remember to register
and be sure to vote in the November presidential elections. Get
involvedits up to you!
L.U.
97 (u), SYRACUSE, NYBus. Mgr. Thomas Primero would like
to thank everyone who was involved with the recent contract
negotiations with PSEG at the Albany Steam Station (now known as
The Bethlehem Energy Center) and the Power Pool (now known as New
York Independent System Operator). Special thanks to Mike Freed,
Mike McGuiness, Bill Hines, Marty Currier, Steve Godlewski and Mike
Chamberlain, who all played special roles on the negotiating committees.
The NYISO contract was ratified unanimously on Feb.18, 2004. The
PSEG contract was ratified on March 9, 2004.
We hope you have all seen a copy of our new newsletter, the Local
97 Reporter. Bus. Mgr. Primero has been working on this for some
time now. The letter is paid for by ads solicited by an outside
agent, then printed in a union shop at no cost to our local. Between
the newsletter and our Web site, www.ibewlocal97.com, our members
can be better informed.
L.U.
99 (govt&i), PROVIDENCE, RIWork is just starting to
slow down in the area; with the coming of spring we anticipate a
short lull in construction and then full steam again.
We welcome two new shops started by Local 99 members, Anthony Macari
of best Electric and Moe Merida of Merida Electric. We wish them
both the best of luck and prosperity.
March marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Tommy Woodmansee,
who so bravely sacrificed his own life for the hope of others in
the Station Fire; we all miss you and honor you, Tommy.
We have had several pickets and job actions recently; we thank
all the brothers and sisters who have supported these efforts. Many
traveling brothers have been helping out also, which is certainly
what the IBEW is all about. Ask Organizer John Shalvey what you
can do to help. Without us, he is only one man, with you he becomes
800 strong.
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