L.U.
577 (em&i), APPLETON, WIThe work picture in the Fox
Valley has improved slightly as the hall has gotten calls for manpower
since early May. Several calls were for short-term work, but this
brought some needed relief for those members who have exhausted
their unemployment. As this article is written, all available apprentices
are employed. There still are many local journeymen looking for
more steady work.
One of the last bid packages for the Fox Energies Center will come
out in the next couple of weeks. We hope Calpine will continue to
exercise wise judgment by choosing a union electrical contractor.
It is my hope that by the time you get this issue, we will have
already referred several more wiremen to that project.
At the June local union meeting, the membership authorized an LMCC
allocation that will allow the committee to press forward with a
coordinated and sustained market recovery program. This is envisioned
as a means to advertise using several mediums and to have some presence
in community activities.
There is a full schedule of continuing education classes set for
the fall semester. Look in your August newsletter and call the office
to pre-register. Remember to schedule your annual safety training
also.
Local 595 members join the "Bridge the
Gap for Health Care" walk across the Golden
Gate Bridge in California.
L.U.
595 (c,govt,i,o&st), DUBLIN, CAUnion workers led the
throng on June 19 during the "Bridge the Gap for Health Care"
event. Working people walked across bridges nationwide to call attention
to the health care crisis in this country. Some 44 million Americans
currently lack health care insurance. As more Americans are unable
to afford health care, the cost to those who are covered is rising
at an alarming rate. It is no wonder that health care costs have
become the hot issue in negotiating new contracts. Local 595 recently
negotiated a very successful contract but health care took its bite.
You can bet that this $1.4 trillion dollar industry has its advocates.
The state of California is facing a repeal referendum on the November
ballot to turn back SB2. SB2 limits employee contributions to 20
percent of the premium cost. Under SB2 the law requires businesses
with 200 or more employees to provide health care insurance by 2006.
This attempt at repeal is yet another reason to vote in November.
VOTE! We are in a serious tug of war with the wealthy who are threatening
the balance of power. They want it all. Dont hand it to them. VOTE!
L.U.
601 (i&rtb), CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, ILCongratulations to
our new Inside Wiremen and Telecommunications graduates. In all,
22 apprentices graduated on June 11 at the annual graduation banquet.
Telecommunications graduates are: Daniel Bolin, Aaron Harmon, Lisa
Matthews, Jason Sefrhans and Kenny Whited. Inside Wiremen graduates
are: Tui Lynch, Brian Young, Dave Smith, Shannon Patterson, Tom
Clark, Pat Landgraver, Shane Street, Brad Hadfield, Dan Kindred,
Kevin Coleman, Jeff Unangst, Jim Dorner, Ian Stevens, Mike Burge,
John Walker Dan Gantz and Corey Gudenrath.
Congratulations to our newly elected officers: Bus. Mgr. Micheal
Herbert, Pres. Brian Holderfield; Executive Board members Bob Withers,
John Lasater, Charlie Hoss, Shawn Davis and Randy Cooper; and Examining
Board members Lauro Acevedo, Darrin and Dennis Humes. International
Convention delegate is Mark Oliveira.
On May 8 we held our annual "Steak Stag," with a great
turnout of active members and retirees celebrating the spirit of
brotherhood. Bro. Bobby Woodard organized the event and did a fantastic
job.
Retirees recently recognized for their IBEW service include 50-year
members Leo Francis, Robert Hauser, Fred McClellan and Fred Tjarks
Sr.; and 55-year members Clarence Berger, Ross Brown, Evan Renn
and Bruce Schweighart.
Local 611 officers and staff present Angela
Horchheimer (seated) with a certificate of
appreciation. Standing, from left: Bus. Mgr. Ruben
Romero, Administrative Asst. Gloria Maxey, Research
Analyst Sean Cunniff, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Ed Tafoya,
Asst. Bus. Mgr. Lloyd Beebe and Asst. Bus. Mgr. Rex
Ward.
L.U.
611 (catv,es,i,lctt,o,spa&u), ALBUQUERQUE, NMOn March
7, 2004, Angela Horchheimer was presented with a much deserved Certificate
of Appreciation. Angela has been a dedicated employee of Local 611
for 25 years. On behalf of the local, thanks to Angela for all her
hard work and being able to keep so many business managers in line.
Congratulations to this years newest journeymen wiremen: M. Sue
Balderas, Eric Barros, Leroy A. Brazfield, Harrison W. Brown Jason
N. Flesher, Violet Y. Pavelski, Kenneth E. Romero, Marti J. Smith
and "Apprentice of the Year" Jason E. King. Welcome aboard.
The newest delegates to the CLC are Trey Fraiser, Ted Lopez, Jerry
Lynch, Waldo Montoya and Rex Ward.
Local 611 extends condolences to the families of the following
members who passed away recently: O. T. Thorp, Joe C. Goodall, Manuel
Blea, Matthew E. Sisneros, James E. Waid Jr., Fernandez Barreras,
Don W. Neal, A. L. Vance, Duane A. Curl, Darrell Brooks, Woodrow
W. Sutton and Jack E. Longstaff.
Local 625 Bro. Arron Little
presents Kerry Munroe,
chairperson, Victoria Park
Pool Replacement
Committee, with a donation
to pay for four season
passes for underprivileged
children to attend Victoria
Park pool.
L.U.
625 (ees,em,i,mar&mt), HALIFAX, NS, CANADALocal 625
members in the Truro area can be proud of their volunteer work at
the Victoria Park Pool Project. Bro. Arron Little called up volunteers
and kept a steady supply of hands on the job for its duration. Sixteen
members helped out with tools and ladders supplied by CTS Electric.
The refit of the 40-year-old facility was a grand success with five
pool areas opening on time June 26.
The work picture looks good for the summer with several large institutional
and commercial jobs manning up in Halifax. Tufts Cove Gas Turbine
promises to keep a lot of hands busy. Two schools in Cumberland
County, which were initially low bid by a non-union shop, were turned
around and re-tendered union.
Thanks to all who attended our June 5 "New Member Orientation"
class. A Shop Steward course is scheduled for Nov. 6 & 7 and
"Conducting Effective Union Meetings" for Nov. 8 &
9. Please register soon. Tim and I will start our COMET program
this fall. Please sign up soonfor your own good and the good of
the union, all members must have this course.
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