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June 2004 IBEW Journal L.U. 500 (u), SAN ANTONIO, TXBus. Mgr. Artie Kocian and Bros. Paul Brock, Elias Lopez, Charlie Hinders, Gary Faktor and Jimmy Pierdolla attended the 2004 Texas State AFL-CIO COPE Convention in Dallas. The convention spelled out the political issues and stressed the importance of union support for labor-friendly candidates. In a true testament of solidarity, over $4,000 was raised in support of 70,000 grocery workers then on strike in California. The IBEW co-sponsors "Helmets to Hardhats," a program begun last year for veterans leaving the military in search of a private sector job. Many of these skilled electricians exiting the military would be great assets to fill the ranks of the IBEW. To date, 13,000 veterans have registered in the program and 82,000 union contractors participate. If you know a veteran who might be interested, information is available online at www.helmetstohardhats.org. Charlie Hinders, P.S.
L.U. 520 (i&spa), AUSTIN, TXSince the first of this year, we have seen many changes here at Local 520. In January, we entered a new Health Plan with Humana. In February the local called a special meeting to discuss and implement a market recovery plan. That plan was voted in and currently a few of our members have manned these jobs. March saw our new web site unveiled (http://www.ibew520.org). This new site is more technologically up-to-date and user friendly. The site will be a tool for us to inform our members of community activities, elections, political activities and other items of interest. Also in March, we entered into partnership with Habitat for Humanity to assist on 22 projects this year. Congratulations to Sister Susie Simpson: She became the first female officer of Local 520 by filling a vacancy on the E-board. Lane Price, R.S./P.S.
L.U. 570 (i,mo,spa&u), TUCSON, AZCongratulations on a job well done to Local 570s Class of 2003 on completing the five-year apprenticeship program and becoming inside journeyman wiremen. Graduates were recognized for their achievement at a graduation celebration Nov. 23, 2003, at Hidden Valley Inn. The graduates received plaques and prizes presented by local union and NJATC representatives. Joe Nordstrom, B.M.
L.U. 584 (ees,em,es,i,rts,spa&u), TULSA, OKThirty new American citizens from 18 countries were presented U.S. Certificates of Citizenship on Feb. 11, 2004, in Tulsa. Among those taking the oath of citizenship at the naturalization ceremony were IBEW Local 584 member Bro. Val Marinov and his family. Val is a 4th year inside apprentice. Bro. Marinov, formerly of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was sworn into citizenship with his wife, Petia, and his sons Alexander and Nikolai. The youngest Marinov, Assen, will become a naturalized citizen. Also attending the ceremony were Local 584 Bros. Dan Smithee, 4th year apprenticeship instructor, and Charlie Lackey, JATC director. Mike Burton, B.M./F.S. L.U. 602 (i,o&u), AMARILLO, TXTexas is now going to a state license system for electricians. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations began accepting applications for the journeyman electrical license on March 1, 2004. Notice to all brothers and sisters who hold a license in the state of Texas, or who qualify for the state license: You have until Sept. 1, 2004, to send in your information, or you will have to retest for your electrical license. For more information consult web site http://www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elec.htm or contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, P.O. Box 13489 Austin, TX. 78711 or call (800) 803-9202 or (512) 463-6599 or FAX (512) 475-2871. In Amarillo, Lubbock and Midland, work has picked up but is still slow overall. Local 602 Bus. Mgr. Jody Maples and Asst. Bus. Mgr. John Gil went to a utility conference in Arlington and attended an informative class on contract negotiations. The Chili Cook-Off was held March 27 and all proceeds were donated to the Brotherhood Fund for Local 602 Lubbock. Our condolences go to the families of our brothers who passed away recently: Ellis Smith, Buel Craften, Charlie Wray, Charlie Wein, James Handley and Sidney Magee. Nicky Bivins, P.S. |
