L.U.
134 (catv,em,govt,i,mt,rtb, rts,spa&t), CHICAGO,
ILThe work outlook remains sluggish in our area as we enter
the winter season. As 2004 comes to a close we gladly say good-bye
to a construction year that just never got in gear. We hope
the 2005 construction year will bring about an abundance of
work in our area.
A big thank-you goes to the many Local 134 members who supported
our locals Christmas toy drive. The Dreams for Kids organization,
which supplies much needed support for over 1,000 Chicago area
childrenfrom area youth centers, homes and shelterswill benefit
from this years donation. Special thanks to Bus. Rep. Maryellen
Foley, Lynn Condon, Maria Riojas and Joe Govea, along with their
volunteer group, for coordinating the toy program.
On behalf of Local 134 Bus. Mgr. Mike Fitzgerald, Pres. Tim Foley,
officers, staff and members, a wish for a healthy and prosperous
new year from our family to one and all!
Local 141s newest wiremen at their
completion dinner. Front row, (L-R):
Joe Straughn, Mike Haynes and Pat
Ging. Back row: Tony Sikoke, Luke
Pelley, Derick Namack and Mike Parker.
L.U.
141 (ees,i,o&u), WHEELING, WVWork in our area
has slowed significantly with high unemployment. We await the
spring start of a job at Mitchell Power Station to get our
members back to work.
The JATC held a completion dinner in November 2004 for our newest
wiremen. The dinner was held at the Ramada Plaza in downtown Wheeling.
Congratulations to the graduates: Pat Ging, Mike Haynes, Derick
Namack, Mike Parker, Luke Pelley, Tony Sikole and Joe Straughn.
Best of luck to each of them.
Our annual Christmas party in December was well attended. Thanks
to the Social Committee volunteers for the fine job. At the party,
service pins were distributed by Pres. Doug Yahn and Bus. Mgr.
John Clarke. Award recipients were as follows: 55-year members
James Russell Sr. and Frank Stoy, recently deceased; 50-year members
Gerald Keller, Tom Sarris, Kenneth Straub, Paul Tepe and William
Yahn; 45-year member John Kapak; and 40-year members Dick Armstrong,
John Barlow, the late David Raab Sr., and Ed "Mineral Man" Reynolds.
Congratulations to all.
Local 141 is saddened by the deaths of Bros. Frank Stoy, Paul
Burkey and David Raab Sr., our training director for over a decade.
They will be sorely missed.
L.U.
146 (ei,i&rts), DECATUR, ILApprentices and journeymen
gathered the evening of Nov. 10, 2004, to decorate Decatur
Central Park for the holiday season. By their actions, Local
146 members continue the tradition of community involvement
and volunteerism. The quality of the Christmas lighting installation
received the praise of the Decatur Downtown Council. Good job,
Brothers and Sisters!
Congratulations to our 2004 retirees: Dave Stinson, Ron Spires,
Terry Lankow, Gary Brown, Bob Hart Sr., Gary Craig, Larry Gregory,
Chuck Carter, Warren Goodrich, Dave Allen, George Cripe, Gary Pruemer,
Mark Johnson, Ken Ray and Leon Turner.
While reflecting on 2004 let us also remember those who passed
away: Clyde Roles, Richard Dietzen, Paul Karr, Robert Ahlrich,
Kenneth Ziemer, Jon Dearnbarger and Lawrence Murphy. We appreciate
these brothers for their dedicated service to the IBEW. They will
always remain in our memories.
The start of a new year brings opportunity for journeymen wiremen
to return to the classroom. OSHA 10 and 30 hour classes and instrumentation
classes will be offered. Contact the JATC for more information.
The members, officers and staff of Local 146 wish the entire Brotherhood
a peaceful, prosperous and productive 2005!
Local 159 apprentice graduates attend the 2004
completion banquet: Jeremy Adler, William Batz,
Charles Belin Jr., Jim Bone, Timothy Brickson, Jeffery
Brown, Randy Byrne, Tony Curran, Mitchell Danz,
Brian Genz, Chad Greenwold, Daniel Head, Dan
Jacobson, David Keller, John Meinholz and Jason
Sperry. Graduates not pictured: Ernest Newell, Edward
Sanders and Jeremy Gempler.
L.U.
159 (i,mar,spa,mt&it), MADISON, WIIt has been
a steady year of work for our members, so we have much to be
grateful for. The work situation for 2005 is expected to also
be steady with some work for Book II.
Our local continues to encourage a strong apprenticeship program,
celebrating the completion of our newest journeyman inside wireman.
Congratulations to the 2004 JATC graduates, who were honored at
a recent completion banquet. (See photo).
We also honor Local 159 members who recently received years-of-service
pins. Honorees are as follows: 40 yearsRichard Brady, Robert Fritz,
Howard H. Hanson, Randall Hilgers, Robert Miller, Donald Small,
Ronald Small, Keith Urbach and James Virnig; 45 yearsThomas Clark,
James C. Smith and Newton Vander Woude; 50 YearsDonald Boe, George
MacLean, Vernon Moe, Edward Trexler; 55 YearsWilliam Wagner and
Nathan Williams; 60 YearsRobert Hilgers; and 65 YearsHenry DeHaan.
L.U.
160 (lctt,o&u), MINNEAPOLIS, MNOn Nov. 29, 2004,
Local 160 hosted a joint meeting of the local unions representing
Xcel Energy employees. Union members from Local 23, St. Paul,
MN; Local 111, Denver, CO; Local 949, Burnsville, MN; Local
953, Eau Claire, WI; and Local 1426, Grand Forks, ND, joined
IBEW Sixth District Int. Rep. James S. "Jim" Dahlberg
and Eleventh District Int. Rep. Curtis E. Henke to discuss
common interests. Unfortunately, Local 602, Amarillo, TX, was
unable to attend.
Safety matters, Xcels use of nonunion contractors, mutual gains
bargaining and downsizing are just some of the issues causing problems
for the locals. Since Xcel seems unwilling to work in partnership
with its organized work force, understanding each others successes
and failures appears to be the key to better serving the membership.
The joint group plans to meet again in the spring.
Wayne Zimmerman retired as a business representative. Wayne will
continue to serve as president and as an organizer; Bob Boogren
and Terry Klomps will take over his business representative duties.
Local 160 thanks Bro. Zimmerman for his service and welcomes Bros.
Boogren and Klomps to their new positions.
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