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July/August 2005 IBEW Journal
L.U. 252 (ees,i,rts&spa), ANN ARBOR, MI—Bus. Mgr. Greg Stephens and staff thank the following wiremen for donating their skills to wire a "Habitat for Humanity House" in Jackson, MI. They are: Andy Summers, Josh Clore, Jeff VanDusen, Mick Pahh, Brian Pahl, Ken Swift, Ken Swift Jr., Rob Eaker, B.J. McConnell, Lance VanDusen and Bill Walsh. Local 252 will also participate in the Jimmy Carter work project 2005 Harbor Habitat for Humanity project in Benton Harbor, MI. Also, A. J. Leo Electric (Amy Strutz, owner) and Brentwood Electrical (Brian Konieczka, owner) will wire Habitat homes in Ypsilanti, MI, this summer. Volunteers are needed. Local 252 brothers and sisters volunteered for "Christmas in April" projects in the Ypsilanti, Dexter and Chelsea areas. The electrical projects varied from replacing a dryer outlet to installing a new residential service for families in need of assistance. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the charitable projects on a job well done. Local 252’s commitment to our community and dedication to quality electrical installations are unequalled. Timothy Bortles, P.S
L.U. 257 (em,i,rtb,rts,spa&t), JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Work is still slow, with over 100 on Book I. We had hoped for work to pick up this spring but are still not seeing many calls come through the hall. Remind everyone you know to buy and build union. Jim "Sonny" Thompson recently passed away. Jim’s IBEW career spanned 54 years. He is probably most remembered for his service as business manager to Local 257. Our condolences to those he leaves behind. Our Office Mgr. Sandi Schwartz is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. Sandi’s father was affiliated with the IBEW and Sandi has been invaluable in keeping Local 257 running smoothly. A reception was held for Sandi May 13 in Jefferson City. Sandi, enjoy your retirement. Thanks and best wishes from all of us! We welcome Sandi’s replacement, Alice Matherne, to Local 257. Stop by and say hello to Alice when you have a chance. Travis Hart, P.S. L.U. 269 (i&o), TRENTON, NJ—With the arrival of spring and summer there is great anticipation of warmer weather and higher employment. Local 269 suffered a dismal end to 2004 and start of 2005 with unemployment rates higher and longer than they have been in 10 years. In a true example of union brotherhood, employed members stepped up and sacrificed one work day per week to ensure employment and benefit retention for all members. A clause in the contract allowed local union officers to institute a 32- hour work week at jobs with four or more employees. Effective Jan. 31, 2005, this measure requires employers to hire one man for every four on the job. By doing so, unemployment rates dropped noticeably. Our thoughts and prayers go to Bro./SSG Jonathan Flynn, who was called to active duty in Iraq, and all other brothers and sisters serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Trevor Marciante, P.S. L.U. 275 (catv,em&i), MUSKEGON, MI—In these hard times with the growing loss of manufacturing in our community, the work situation remains slow. In times like these it is important that we become proactive in our community and become examples of what it takes to make a change. In our recent local school board elections our Training Dir. David Kitchen did just that and received the most votes in a major high school district race. This is a good indicator that a place for union members exists in our communities. It is important that we follow Dave’s example and make a change. Through solidarity and action we can do just that that! Have a great Fourth of July! Dax Ramsey, P.S.
L.U. 280 (c,ees,em,es,i,mo,mt, rts&st), SALEM, OR—The work picture has been slow for several years in Local 280’s jurisdiction, but there are signs that it may improve later this year and through 2006. Many members are on the road and we thank those locals that have provided them work opportunities. Local 280 remains committed to campaigning for labor-friendly candidates for next year’s elections. We must send a strong message to Washington that labor is watching and labor votes. Local 280 recently presented 50-year pins to: Ralph Duda, Loren Free, John Gander, John Kaufman, Ed Klitzke, Gary Marlow, Harold Mulkey, Howard Pepiot, Bruce Reynolds, Charles Schull, Bob Scofield, Robert Stout and Gordon Strode. Fifty-five year pins went to: David Campbell, Glen Johnson, Clarence Kocks, John Lorenz, Robert Lyford, Orvil Mitchell, Ronald Petsch, Thomas Ritchie, Donald Ruth, Alex Rutherford, Robert Simpson and John Walker. Active members in attendance thanked the pin recipients for all their contributions to make our local strong. The annual picnic will be Sat., Aug. 27 at Avery Park in Corvallis. Please plan to attend. Work safe and attend your unit meetings. Dennis D. Caster, B.M./F.S.
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