At work in Local 90’s newly
renovated teledata room, from left,
foreground, Brian Kelly, Joel
Kummer and instructor Joe Rizzo;
background, Marc Plano, John Jerz,
and Tad Proshanky (obscured).
L.U. 90 (i), NEW HAVEN, CT—Work continues to be slow. We hope warmer weather brings more work. Local 90 is on the forefront of continuing education for journeypersons in the state of Connecticut. The union is offering several classes to journeypersons to fulfill the new state requirements to maintain an electrical license. We are also proud of our newly renovated teledata room. It provides our apprentices and journeypersons much needed hands-on experience in learning to terminate teledata cables and equipment.
L.U. 90 has secured numerous project labor agreements. The PLAs will ensure union work for many on upcoming and current projects. With the Legislature in session, our officers are fighting hard to defeat antiunion legislation. We are entering negotiations for a new contract and hope they progress in a timely, efficient manner.
The 2004 Christmas party was a great success. Children and parents had a wonderful time watching the puppeteer and magician and visiting Santa and his helpers. On May 7, 2005, we held a 25-year pin dinner dance. Congratulations to the honorees.
Local 90 member Brendon Toth was recently deployed to serve in Iraq. We wish him good luck and a safe return home.
L.U. 98 (as,em,i&it), PHILADELPHIA, PA—Is it possible to build a house for a family in need in just 79 days?
It is—provided you have the support of IBEW Local 98 members, who joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to completely rebuild a home in West Philadelphia. The project was launched on Labor Day and was completed in time for a Thanksgiving dedication.
The property required almost total rebuilding. Union volunteers installed new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Local 98 Bus. Mgr. John J. Dougherty said, “We were delighted to be part of this team effort. It was gratifying for everyone involved and shows how much can be accomplished by working together.”
Other donors to the Partnership Build included five trades, and product and service donors. Mayor John Street was master of ceremonies at the ribbon cutting, attended by labor leaders and city officials. The event received television, radio and print media coverage. “We can’t thank Local 98 enough for their contribution and leadership on this project,” added Sara Moran, executive director of the Delaware Valley Habitat for Humanity. The happy new homeowner expressed great appreciation to all the participants.
L.U. 110 (em,i,rts,spa&u), ST. PAUL, MN—As I write this, spring is just around the corner. The slow economy continues, causing 183 to be on Book 1—however, some projects are coming up this summer that could clear the Book!
The following members went on International pension in 2004: Gary Abrahamson, Raphael Auge Jr., Warren Becker, Arthur Brown, Louis Carpentier, James Curran, Donald Dow, Robert Elizondo, Everett Engebretson, Richard Engstrom, Roland Flaherty, Keith Harden, Earl Kammerer Jr., Kenneth Lamb, Raymond Lee, Edward Linden, Armand Medina, Dennis Miller, Tomislav Nedich, Richard Nelson Sr., Donald Noyes, Joel Oberpriller, Jerald Ponto, Cutis Radman, Robert Sparby, Dwayne Stigsell, James Tollefsbol and James Vomela. Congratulations to all and good luck on your retirement.
The Faribault Unit will hold their annual picnic in Faribault, MN, at North Alexander Park on Friday, June 10. This is an excellent event to fill a summer evening, with plenty of good food and conversation.
Please remember and support the military veterans by writing letters of support for legislation to help veterans and their families—bills will be introduced in the U.S. Congress and the Minnesota Legislature.
Local 124 Retirees’ Club officers: From left,
back row, Ron Barkofske, Bill Phillips, John
Valentine, Bob Bohlken, Eugene
Vondemfange, John Brown, Chuck
McCormick, Joe Hoge (president) and Dale
Allen; front row, Gene Gardner, Bob
Saunders and Don Robinson.
L.U. 124 (ees,em,i,mar,rts,se&spa), KANSAS CITY, MO—The work picture is looking brighter for Local 124. A new Kansas City sports arena, powerhouse work, a new main Post Office and IRS facility are coming this summer. This year is our 100th anniversary. A big celebration is planned for Labor Day weekend, including a golf tournament, picnic, and banquet.
Congratulations to the Local 124 St. Patrick’s parade float committee for another Trades Division first place in the annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Porifino “Pete” Raya replaced Lindsey Hammons as Local 124 E-Board secretary. Retired wireman Joe Hoge was elected president of the Local 124 Retirees Club. Congratulations to all of the newly elected club officers.
A Reminder: The Local 124 election of officers takes place in June. This is a very important election. Remember to cast your votes.
We remember the following deceased members: Phillip Assel, Eugene Crawford, Harold DeJarnette, Robert Goodnight, Kenneth Wiseman.
Congratulations to the following retired members: Jess Briner, Wade Buford, Randall Heflin, Tom Hevener, John Ralston, George Reed and Jerome Roach.
Local 130 Outstanding Apprentice
Charles Weatherly (center) at
Louisiana state competition with
Bus. Mgr. Tiger Hammond (left)
and NOEJATC Training Dir. M.J.
Branighan.
L.U. 130 (i&o), NEW ORLEANS, LA—Congratulations to the New Orleans Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee’s (NOEJATC) 2003-2004 graduating class. The graduates are Mark Breaux, Julius Burrell, Michael Carr, Michael Cook, Robert Dixson, Chad Dudenheffer, Brian Franklin, Larry Gamett, Marlin Glover, Gregory Jacques, Terry Jefferson, Bokio Johnson, Jason Jones, James Keyes, Christian LaJaunie, Scotty Lopez, Alvin Malveo, Joseph Matthews, Kendall McClinton, Eric Morgan, Sean Moses, Shawn Pichoff, Paul Pratt, Shawn Richard, Christopher Rideaux, Roderick Sanders, Michael Shaw, Brad Stabile, Roderick Tart, John Vaccaro, Charles Weatherly, Horace White, Frank Whittaker, Darnell Williams, Ronn Woods and David Young.
The NOEJATC selected Charles Weatherly as the 2004 Outstanding Apprentice. Bro. Weatherly represented the NOEJATC in May 2004 at the Louisiana Statewide Outstanding Electrical Apprenticeship Competition and was declared the winner. He also attended the NJATC 2004 National Training Institute in Knoxville, TN. We applaud the apprentice graduates for their hard work and dedication during the five years of training they received in our IBEW–NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training program.
Our thanks to all the apprentices, instructors, officers, members and contractors who gave their time and energy to a family in need in Braithwaite, LA. The family was selected for television’s “Extreme Makeover” and Local 130 was there to help.
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