L.U.
1249 (catv,lctt,o,t&u), SYRACUSE, NYAll members should
remember that October 8 is the last day to register for voting in
New York state. You may pick up a voter registration form at any
DMV office or at the union hall. Members working out of town may
call their County Board of Elections to request an absentee ballot.
Vote labor friendly.
Work remains a little slow at this time. Currently 47 linemen are
on Book 1. Some work has been let out in Westchester County and
for a 10-mile, 115kv double circuit "re-conductoring"
job in Niagara Falls. In our BA Chapter, 745 line clearance people
are working and 90 are on the bench. Just a reminder to those: When
you are laid off, remember to pay your dues so you will not have
a break in service.
There seem to be more and more non-union contractors out there.
If any member sees a contractor who has a truck with no name on
it, or if you spot any other non-union contractor, please call the
hall and tell Steve or Marty so they can check it out!
With sadness we report the recent passing of Bro. Joseph "Jake"
Jakaub. Our condolences to his family.
Local 1307 E-Board member Robert
"Buzz" Gregory takes time to enjoy the
moon bounce at the local union picnic.
L.U.
1307 (u), SALISBURY, MDMembers employed by NRG Energy ratified
a new four-year contract. It includes general wage increases of
3.5 percent, 3.25 percent, 3.25 percent and 3 percent. Also, wage
and incentive adjustments were added to several classifications
and an improvement was made in the 401(k) plan. The employee contribution
for health care will increase from 10 percent to 20 percent by the
end of the contract and changes were made in the way the pension
and retiree medical plans will be administrated to all new hires
coming in after the start of this contract. Local 1307 Negotiating
Committee members were: Pres. Mike Dennis, E-Board member Tom Sonnier
and local union members Mitch Lagowski, Tom Peet, Jeff Breasure
and Geoff Haley. It was a tough negotiation and the committee is
commended for a job well done.
On June 12 the local held a picnic at the union hall for members
and guests. There were activities for the kids, plenty of good food,
and everyone had a good time.
Election time draws near. Be sure you are registeredand Vote!
Help elect labor friendly people. The job you save may be your own.
From left, Anchorage School Board member
Jake Metcalfe, Denali Elementary School
Principal Karen Rigg, IBEW Local 1547
member and Denali Elementary parent Dora
Wilson, and Anchorage School District Supt.
Carol Comeau.
L.U.
1547 (c,em,i,o,t&u), ANCHORAGE, AKThe Anchorage school
district School Business Partnerships awarded IBEW Local 1547 the
"Star Rookie of the Year" award at a special ceremony
for outstanding performance as a new School Business Partner with
Denali Elementary.
The Star Award was initiated in 1996 to recognize the outstanding
School Business Partnerships in the Anchorage School District. There
are over 500 established partnerships. The Rookie award is given
to a partner of less than three years. This is IBEW 1547s first
year as a School Business Partner.
Being involved in a school business partnership takes time, effort,
commitment, caring, and planning. As a first-year partner, IBEW
1547 went above and beyond the call of duty and is looking forward
to another successful year of partnering with Denali Elementary.
L.U.
1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENSBORO, KYInside unit members
ratified a three-year contract in May that includes substantial
increases. We thank the Negotiating Committee: Mike Roby, Mike Likens,
Jerry Howton and Bus. Mgr. Gary Osborne.
At this writing, the Western Kentucky Energy utility unit was in
negotiations.
Local 1701 officers elected in June are: Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Gary
Osborne, Pres. Tim Blandford, Vice Pres. Richard Thomson, Rec. Sec.
Mike Roby, Treas. Richard Fry; Executive Board members John Bishop,
David Cheek, Jerry Howton, Steve Kaelim, Jim Miller, Steve Thomson,
Tim West; and Examining Board members Jim Bishop, Larry Boswell,
Mike VanWinkle and Kenny Woodward. Delegates to the IBEW Convention
are Gary Osborne, Tim Blandford and Jerry Howton.
Thanks to the Election Committee: Larry McMahan, Charlie Daugherty
and Estil Woodward.
A job fair was held in May in Owensboro. Thanks to Bro. David Carrico
for setting up a booth and supporting Local 1701/JATC.
November elections approach. The Bush/Chaney administration has
been very hostile to organized labor. Four more years of these two
would be disastrous for our livelihood. Please register, vote and
support labor-endorsed candidates. For a list contact the hall.
We mourn the passing of retired Bro. Robert White.
From left, Local 1739 Bus. Mgr. Tom Leduc, E-Board
member Doug Reid, Pres. Neil Lumiss, Vice Pres. Marc
Dupuis, E-Board member John Truscott and E-Board
member Randy Jamieson.
L.U.
1739 (i&o), BARRIE, ON, CANADAThere was a tremendous
turnout for our recent local union elections. Bus. Mgr. Tom Leducs
hard work on behalf of Local 1739 over the past three years resulted
in his re-election by a very clear majority.
Three years ago Bro. Tom was elected business manager by a single
vote majority. This years results made it clear that Toms efforts
won over a lot of members who may not have know Tom well or were
unsure of his abilities.
The slate of nominated candidates for the various positions was
one we can be proud of. It was filled with dedicated members who
have freely given their time and effort to the local over the years.
Elected or not, all are to be commended for their efforts and for
offering themselves for the next three years. Thank you to everyone.
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