New Local 1307 members Cassie
Cooper (left) and Dawn Furlough are
sworn in by E-Board member Tom
Sonnier at a local union meeting.
L.U.
1307 (u), SALISBURY, MDCongratulations to Bros. Sherman
Smith and James Parker on their retirement. Bro. Smith began
his career at Indian River power plant in 1966. He held several
maintenance positions and a coal handler job before accepting
a position as auxiliary operator in 1970. Bro. Smith also worked
as assistant control room operator, fuel equipment operator
and stock keeper. In 1977, Sherman was awarded the position
of plant electrician 2nd class and became an instrument technician
in 1979. In1989 Bro. Smith accepted the position of engineering "fieldman" in
the Millsboro District and remained in that post until he retired
July 1, 2004.
Bro. Parker was hired as a "groundman" in Salisbury
in 1978, and progressed through the apprentice lineman program
before being awarded a journeyman tree trimmer job in 1983. Bro.
Parker transferred to apprentice lineman "A" on the Underground
crew in 1987 and remained in that position until he retired in
2004. May Bros. Smith and Parker enjoy a long and happy retirement.
We wish retired Bro. Buddy Phillips, former local president, all
the best for a good recovery following his recent heart surgery.
Third District Int. Vice Pres. Donald C.
Siegel (center) joins Local 1309 Pres.
Bob Peterson and Utility System
Council U-3 Pres. Willis Wardell at
Local 1039s annual golf tournament.
L.U.
1309 (u), ASBURY PARK, NJIt was another great day
for all at Local 1309s 7th Annual Golf Tournament. Sunny skies
and warm weather prevailed for the Oct. 1, 2004, event. We
thank all our union brothers and sisters, as well as our sponsors
and friends, who come out every year to support us. It is through
their support and friendship that this event has become the
successful, legendary day of fun it is.
We are also especially grateful to our Int. Vice Pres. Donald
C. Siegel, who joined us this year as our special guest of honor.
SCU 3 Pres. Willis Wardell and Local 1309 Pres. Bob Peterson joined
Vice Pres. Siegel on the golf course and everyone had a great time.
We look forward to next years event!
L.U.
1439 (u), ST. LOUIS, MOWe are having a difficult time
staying accident free. We all take safety seriously; no one
plans on an accident. Yet somehow we are bypassing that most
important part of our training, accomplishing our jobs without
serious accidents.
We must watch out for our brothers safety. If my brother gets
hurt, I bear part of the responsibility for his injury.
We take professional pride in performing a job rife with danger
and keeping it accident free. Safety requires our vigilance. Our
lives are filled with daily difficulties, but we must not allow
distractions to disrupt our focus on safety at work.
By the time this article is published, we will have elected new
local union officers. Just as we pray for government leaders, we
should pray for and support our union leaders also. IBEW officers
serve with dedication in demanding positions. It is our job to
make sure their jobs are not thankless jobs. Remember to express
your appreciation for their service.
We keep our comrades in arms in our prayers as they answer the
call for our countrys defense.
Local 1579s 2004 Apprentice Graduating Class,
joined
by JATC instructors. Kneeling, (L-R): Patrick Davis and
Andy Seeby. Standing: 1st year instructor Lee Buoy,
4th year instructor Arthur Dickerson, top apprentice
Joey Jackson, Paul Crite, Donald Sahm, Timothy
McGee, Cory Brown, Jeff Coleman, Richard Morris,
Howard McKae, Jason Day, George Miller III, Timothy
Crabb, Brian Blackwell, Tommy Crabb, John Thigpen
Jr., Justin Creel, Donald Graham, Bryan Newsome,
James Busbee, Training Dir. Morris Beard, 1st year
instructor Travis Bell and 3rd year instructor Billy Jowers.
Not pictured are apprentice graduates Carlos Abellan,
Richard Pennington and Phillip Wilks.
L.U.
1579 (i&o), AUGUSTA, GACongratulations to our
newest journeyman wiremen. After five years of school and on-the-job
training, Local 1579 has turned out another class of successful
and well-qualified apprentice graduates. Now go forth, graduates,
and be good stewards of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers and make us proud.
Thanks, members, for the great showing at the Augusta Green Jackets
baseball game. We had 5,800 union members, their families and friends
at this game. Also, thanks for the turnout for our Labor Day march
featuring 400 union members and supporters. All this with the threat
of Hurricane Francis hanging over our heads with big rainstorms
predicted.
Our Local 1579 softball team in the 34th annual Long Island IBEW
softball tournament gave a great effortwe are proud of our team.
Lets getem next year, team.
More than one-third of our members are out of work at this writing.
The picture for future work in this area does not look any brighter
than in 2003 or 2004. We have suffered long and hard, and sacrifices
have been forced upon us. We must put our shoulders to the wheel,
members. We must succeedour future depends on it.
Johnny E. Hutcheson
Organizer/Political Coordinator
At the Local 1701/ LMCC picnic, (L-R): Pres.
Tim Blandford, Bus. Mgr. Gary Osborne, office
secretary Connie Murphy, NECA Chapter Mgr.
Tom Millay and Fourth District Int. Vice Pres.
Paul J. Witte.
L.U.
1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENSBORO, KYWork in the
jurisdiction is still very slow, with 140 members currently
on Book I and several apprentices off. Construction on the
new Wal-Mart store on Owensboros east side has begun. Bus.
Mgr. Gary Osborne reports that project should employ up to
20 members. We thank all locals employing our traveling members.
Our locals Western Kentucky Energy (WKE) unit ratified a new
working agreement recently with significant wage and benefit increases
and language changes. We thank WKE negotiating committee members:
Warren Hust, Donna Haynes, Robert Melloy, Neal Benningfield, Tim
West, Rick Harley and Bus. Mgr. Osborne.
Organizer Mike Roby has been meeting with nonunion contractor
Westerfield Electric. Westerfield has bid on and secured a lot
of commercial and residential work in recent months. Mike is also
looking for salts. Those interested may contact the hall.
Our first joint Local 1701/LMCC picnic, held in September in Owensboro
at Golfland, was a success. Special guests included labor-backed
political candidates and IBEW Fourth District Int. Vice Pres. Paul
J. Witte. National Public Radio interviewed several members about
the event. We thank the volunteerswithout you we couldnt have
done it.
Remember your monthly meetings. Your union is as strong as what
you put in it.
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