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September 2004 IBEW Journal L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i,mt, rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, MOThe future of this local, and all that so many have worked so hard for, hinges on the November elections. Leading the fight for the interests of IBEW Local 1 and labor throughout Missouri are several Local 1 members who need our support. Local 1 Pres./Missouri Rep. Tom George is seeking reelection to his fourth term in the Legislature in the 74th District. Journeyman wireman Tom Green is seeking re-election as a state representative from the 15th District. Journeyman wireman Tim Green is seeking election to the 13th Senatorial District after his four terms as state representative. Mike Vogt, stepson of Local 1 Bus. Rep. Mike Garavaglia, is seeking re-election as state representative in the 66th District. And Sue Schoemehl, wife of Local 1 electrician Chris Schoemehl, is seeking re-election as state representative in the 100th District. Also, please support our members who hold positions on school boards, fire protection districts, etc., all key to our survival. We mourn the death of members Thomas Sweeney, Alfred Pondrom, John Hughes, Georgia Rogers, Frances Moses, Myron Kelly, David Pasley, William Piller, William Donovan, Virginia Brauch, Steven Peniston, Claude Capps and Karl Webers. Matthew F. Gober, P.S. L.U. 17 (catv, em,lctt,o&u), DETROIT, MIThe saga of restructuring the electrical industry in Michigan continues. PA141 was viewed in June 2000 as a transition toward the ultimate deregulation in Michigan; this is not a politically viable option today. PA141 calls for financially healthy and competitive Michigan utilities, yet implementation of choice is leading the home based utilities toward a financial crisis. True competition does not exist todaythere is not a level playing field for the utility. On July 1, 2004, Senate leadership offered up bills and referred them to the committee on Technology and Energy for consideration. These bills, as amended, create a structure to further the Electric Choice Program in Michigan while resolving distortions and regulatory challenges created by the co-existence of two fundamentally different market and regulatory systems. The union continues to work with Protect Michigan and the Clear Coalition in an effort to correct the structural problems and establish an "Electric Choice" law that works for everyone in Michigan. The work picture remained steady through the summer with a few areas working extended hours. With sadness we report the loss of Bros. John P. Higgins, Donald McLaughlin, Frank Tarala and William J. Trask. Bob Eckhout, Pres./P.S.
L.U. 41 (em,es,i,se&spa), BUFFALO, NYLocal 41 thanks the members who volunteered for projects in the area. Ten members worked on wiring two Habitat for Humanity houses in the city (see photo). We are also involved with Adopt-a-Highway clean up on Genesee Street between Holtz and Transit Rd., with signs designating Local 41 as the sponsor. Ten members gave up a Saturday morning to clean two miles of highway. These two projects were coordinated through Dispatcher Rick Ehlers and Bus. Mgr. John Pavlovic. This is an important election year. Two important congressional district seats are at stake here and several state Legislature seats. The biggest race is for president. Bush must be defeated. He has destroyed the labor market, working conditions, health care, safety, the NLRB, OSHA, jobs, pensions, veterans benefitsand now his policies are undermining hunting and fishing for all sportsmen. Labor unions are preparing for this election. We will need volunteers to help elect candidates who care about workers and families. Charles P. Moore, P.S.
L.U. 43 (em,i&rts), SYRACUSE, NYCongratulations to the Local 43 graduating class of 2004 (see photo). Special congratulations to Jeff Storey, who achieved the highest cumulative five-year average. Good luck to our newest journeymen. Organizing continues in Local 43. We welcome 12 new members and AVR Electric to the IBEW and our local. Best of luck to AVR and its employees. Buy American, Build Union. Dennis A. Breheny, P.S. L.U. 53 (lctt,o,rts&u), KANSAS CITY, MOBus. Rep. Bob Stuart reports that construction is good at this time. Local 53 held a crappie tournament in May. Members and their families had a great time, so that makes everyone a winner. Cash prizes went to winners of the top five spots: In 1st place, Rex Richardson/Scott Richardson (construction); 2nd place, Mike Gilkerson/Harmon (Associated Electric Coop); 3rd place, Dave Holland/Darrell Hutchins (IP&L); and 4th place Donnie Wright/Ronnie Gaylord (construction). Fifth place was a tie between Jody Kapp/Ron Kapp (construction) and Garry Jump/Sharp (Southwest Coop). To All Local 53 Members: Please get out and vote in upcoming elections. The whole country needs to get involved. We all know which candidates our local and the International supports, so help us out and help yourselves. Lets put this great country and our great unions back where they should be. Vote for labor friendly candidates who will put us back on the right track. This is the greatest country in the world. Dont forget our military men and women who are risking their lives for us to keep this country free. Dont forget the ones who paid the dearest price to keep our country strong. Duane Pearce, V.P./P.S. |
