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Season’s Greetings Heart of the UA Local 123 73-Year Member to Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Brother Collins in his Army photo
Brother Collins with the Merrill’s Marauders, second row, sixth from the right
If you —or someone you know—have given gener- Brother James Collins in his garden in Tampa, FL ously of your time and labor for a good cause or have Brother James T. Collins was only 19 years much as the enemy, the unit of about 3,000 old when he volunteered for a dangerous mis- men sought to capture an airfield for a critical been involved in extraordi- sion during World War II. Brother Collins, a Allied supply route in the region. nary charitable activities, 73-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Conditions in the dense jungle were horren- we want to know about it. Local 123, Tampa, FL, is being awarded the dous, and Brother Collins contracted malaria, Congressional Gold Medal for his role as a as did many other Marauders. Others also fell All submissions for this member of Merrill’s Marauders. The Marauders ill with typhus. They struggled to get supplies, page should be made were, as Brother Collins puts it, “Special Forces and most of them came out of the jungle weak through your local Business before there were Special Forces.” and starving. Yet they pressed on, encouraged Manager, who will forward The medal is the highest civilian honor of and inspired by their leader, Major Frank them to the office of the United States, and it’s one that is well Merrill, who eventually died during the closing deserved by Brother Collins and the few re- months of the war. It was an incredible hard- General Secretary-Treasurer maining Marauders out of an original force of ship, and they took many casualties, yet in the Pat Kellett. Submissions about 3,000. Their story has been immortal- end, they prevailed over the Japanese. Now, 76 can be emailed to ized on film, but nothing can really capture the years after the final battle, Merrill’s Marauders [email protected]. courage and determination these members of will receive one of our nation’s highest hon- Images should be high the Greatest Generation displayed during ors—and they earned it. resolution (300 dpi). World War II. Congratulations to Brother Collins, and our Brother Collins and his fellow soldiers ended deepest gratitude for your courage and service Please include as much up behind enemy lines in Japanese-controlled under the most grueling conditions. Brother information as possible, Burma as members of the all-volunteer 5307th Collins exemplifies the extraordinary sacrifice Composite Unit (Provisional), nicknamed that is so characteristic of those who fought in as well as photographs, Merrill’s Marauders. Trekking nearly 1,000 World War II and proves they truly deserve to preferably in color. miles on foot, battling the elements almost as be called the Greatest Generation.
2 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 VOLUME CXXII, NUMBER 9 (ISSN 0095-7763) DECEMBER 2020 JOUTHE UNITEDR ASSOCIATIONNAL Contents
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
Adaptation—The Key Report of to One Local Union’s General President Success Mark McManus
On the Job with Plumbers, A Holiday Season to Pipefitters, and MES Unite Us 4 Local 392, Cincinnati, OH 8 Editorial: General NABTU’s Tradeswomen Secretary-Treasurer Build Nations Conference 8 Pat Kellett
Goes Virtual Let’s Build A Better As a result of the ongoing Future For All Of Us 6 pandemic, tradeswomen from across the United In Memoriam
States and Canada gathered We mourn the loss of our virtually this year instead Brothers and Sisters due to of in Washington, D.C., 36 22 COVID-19. as planned.
Local Union Reports UA Women—Amplifying Their Voices Activities of UA Members
across the United States The UA Women’s Caucus and Canada 39 joins the virtual experience. 30
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A Holiday Season to Unite Us
Mark McManus General President
Let me start off by saying on behalf of all your coaster ride that has seemed uncomfortably long. UA General Officers, we wish you a very Merry We certainly do not want to collectively wish our Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and 2020 Holiday lives away, but I don’t think I’m the only one who Season. It is our most sincere wish that you and all feels like 2020 was more than “full enough,” and our UA families usher in a new year with health we’re ready to start anew. and happiness. Every calendar year that flips brings a renewed We hear these words often from the many sense of hope and optimism. At the same time, I’m folks in our lives, but I believe now, more than trying to be a realist, because I know we still face ever, we should be thankful for life’s blessings in 2021 those things that burdened us throughout and be appreciative of our fellow Brothers and 2020: a sense of political discord, a growing pan- Sisters. We should also remain optimistic as we demic, and an uncertainty about our livelihoods. look to the future. I also believe we may be able to ratchet down the We know how hard this year has been. We know rhetoric about our political differences. There may that too many of our UA families suffered tragic even be a glimmer of bipartisanship out there losses this year. We offer our heartfelt sympathies among our lawmakers—we can always hope! This to all those who lost loved ones in 2020. is something that would be good for all our citi- Even as we have all struggled in the face of zens. I’m also optimistic that our true, number one COVID, we have also been inspired by the kind- economic partners and friends in Canada can build ness, generosity, and courage of our fellow mem- better relations between Ottawa and Washington. bers. Even in the midst of these dark times, we Most hopeful of all, I believe we are on the cutting have been able to see the good in our members edge of ending and eradicating COVID-19, and so many others who worked, and are still thanks to the hard work of the brilliant and dedi- working under difficult conditions, or who gave cated community of scientists. help and assistance to those in need. In the face of Surely we will have setbacks and challenges with the cynicism that seemed to permeate our world, the virus, but things are looking brighter. We must these examples were a source of real hope. not let our guards down on how we take care of If nothing else, 2020 has been a wild roller- ourselves on the jobsites and at home with our
4 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 As 2020 draws to a close, a special thanks goes out to the UA office staff and our local union office staff and education departments. Every one of you stepped up under these new and drastic circumstances. You kept the UA more than just functioning—you kept it advancing.
families. Make good, clear-minded choices, and we hood and to our oaths. It is truly our duty. will soon get to enjoy all the things life has to From my family and the UA family here at the offer—many of which we may have taken for UA General Office in Annapolis and in Ottawa, granted in the past. we hope you all have the best of holidays. Stay safe In the meantime, we will continue to update the and healthy, and here’s looking forward to a membership, your Business Managers, and your brighter 2021! local unions on the initiatives that have kept us on top in the construction industry: education, organ- izing, fringe benefits, political activity, equality and diversity, apprenticeships, health and safety, and so much more. As 2020 draws to a close, a special thanks goes out to the UA office staff and our local union of- fice staff and education departments. Every one of you stepped up under these new and drastic cir- cumstances. You kept the UA more than just func- tioning—you kept it advancing. In the November UA Journal, I wrote to you about the importance of respect and gratitude. I didn’t do it just to create a “feel good” column or message. I wrote about it because it is how we are built when it comes to the obligations of union members and leadership. This is what we all com- mitted to when we swore an oath of obligation to the UA Constitution. So, perhaps now is the time to remind ourselves to get back to those fundamentals and to remain loyal to our brotherhood and sister-
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 5 Editorial
Let’s Build A Better Future For All Of Us
Patrick H. Kellett General Secretary-Treasurer
As this year of pandemics and politics finally not let that influence us as we prepare for a new draws to a close, it’s time to look ahead to a future year—one that we hope will lead to an effective we hope includes both good health and prosperity. vaccine and an end to the horrors of COVID. The long election season is finally over. We know In fact, our skills may well be needed more than that we have members who are disappointed in the ever as our two nations gear up for the production outcome, while others are thrilled with the election and mass distribution of a safe vaccine. We all real- of Joe Biden as our next President. However, the ize now that such a vaccine may be our only real time has come to put aside our differences and way out of this crisis. The wearing of masks—so come together as one. far our only real weapon against COVID—has When we are divided, as the past year has shown, been politicized. This is very unfortunate, because we cannot successfully confront the challenges we know that lives are saved when we all wear before us. The biggest such challenge we face today masks. We encourage all of our members to follow is the pandemic. We have been very lucky in the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention United Association in that we have not lost a huge guidelines in terms of masks, social distancing, and number of members. But every life matters, and our hygiene. hearts go out to those UA families—and all fami- Our contractors have certainly stepped up to the lies—who have lost loved ones during this horrible plate to make sure our members have what they pandemic. need on the job to comply with the guidelines, and We are also very fortunate in that unemployment we are truly appreciative of their commitment. among our members resulting from the pandemic As we look to the future, let’s recommit to and subsequent lockdown has remained fairly low. supporting one another in staying safe on the job. We rebounded quickly after the initial loss of work A little reminder now and then about wearing a because our skills were critical to the preparations mask can be very helpful. We want all of our necessary to deal with the shortage of hospital beds members safe and healthy as we continue to build and other essential services. I am proud of the work and maintain the infrastructure of Canada and the done by so many of our members under very difficult United States. conditions. We are very hopeful that a comprehensive infra- Now it’s time to put the past behind us and be- structure bill will be passed quickly after the new come a united nation. We know the harsh rhetoric Administration takes over in January. We may be from both sides is likely to continue, but we should calling on our members to put some pressure on the
6 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 GENERAL OFFICERS Mark McManus General President Patrick H. Kellett Michael A. Pleasant General Secretary-Treasurer Assistant General President
GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
Patrick M. Dolan, Jr. Kenneth J. Broadbent Daniel C. Hendrix District No. 1, Connecticut, District No. 2, District of Columbia, District No. 3, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Rhode Island, and Virginia, and West Virginia Oklahoma, South Carolina, Vermont Tennessee, and Texas
Steven S. Breitlow Stanley M. Smith James H. Noon District No. 4, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, District No. 5, Alaska, Arizona, District No. 6, Canada Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming Oregon, Utah, and Washington U.S. Congress to get that done. Our
Representatives and Senators also need EXECUTIVE OFFICERS to put aside their differences, especially Michael P. Mulvaney Terence N. Snooks when it comes to infrastructure legisla- Executive Vice President Director of Canadian Affairs tion. Not only would this legislation Christopher A. Haslinger Bradley M. Karbowsky Terry Webb Administrative Assistant to the Administrative Assistant to the Administrative Assistant to the provide good UA jobs for many years General President General President General President/Canada to come, but it is desperately needed for DIRECTORS the health and security of our nation. David L. Barnett Thomas G. Bigley Anthony Gallagher We are going to expect a lot from Director of Pipeline and Director of Plumbing Services Director of Trade Jurisdiction Gas Distribution this new Administration, and we will make those expectations known, and it Brian P. Kelly Robert J. Lamb Brett C. McCoy Director of HVACR Service Director of Information Technology Director of Metal Trades looks like we are going to be heard. My Wendell Hibdon James G. Pavesic James E. Tucker Director of Energy and Infrastructure Director of Education and Training Director of Organizing and Recruitment congratulations go out to VIP program
Administrator Mike Hazard and Di- INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES rector of Pipeline and Gas Distribu- Lance J. Albin Richard N. Allen D. Shawn Broadrick tion Dave Barnett, a lifelong Local 798 Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Delaware, District of Columbia, Louisiana, and Mississippi Wyoming Maryland, Virginia, and Sprinkler Fitters member, who were named to the Kevin P. Carden David J. Donato Stephane Favron Labor and Transportation Agency Re- Michigan New Jersey and Pennsylvania Quebec view Teams—giving UA members a Chad Gilbert Darren D. Jones Derrick Kualapai Pipeline and Gas Distribution Arizona, New Mexico, and California and Hawaii strong voice in the Biden Presidential Oklahoma transition. William P. Meyers, Jr. Roger D. Morgan John J. Murphy Illinois Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New York As we celebrate the holidays this and South Carolina year, things are going to look a bit dif- Bruce A. Myles Michael E. O’Mara Jason N. Pope, Sr. ferent. We may not be able to be with Newfoundland and Labrador, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Organizing Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Nebraska our extended families the way we New Brunswick, and Quality Control Council of Canada (QCCC) would like, and this time of joy will be Kenneth R. Ruggles Greg Sayles Russell “Corby” Shelton tempered somewhat. But we can still Ohio and West Virginia Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas South Dakota, and Wisconsin rejoice in the season and hold our Scott Smith Kurt W. Steenhoek Heiko P. Wiechern loved ones close in our hearts. Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Plumbing Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Oregon, and Washington Saskatchewan, Yukon, and Mainline I want to extend to all of you my Pipeline thanks for your dedication to our SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES union and offer my best wishes—from Harry Brett Larry S. Bulman William P. Hite, Jr. my family to yours—for a joyous and Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, General Office Organizing New Hampshire, Rhode Island, safe holiday season. and Vermont
Merry Christmas and Happy Chris C. Inghram Robert R. Johnson Phillip F. Martin Organizing Indiana and Kentucky Welding/Training Holidays! Mike Mikich Greg Mitchell Joseph A. Rohrer, Sr. Pipeline and Gas Distribution Ontario, Power Sector and Organizing Sprinkler Industry/Canada
Lawrence G. Slaney David L. Tolley Phil Trucks, Jr. Training/Canada TVA Tennessee
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UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 7 ADAPTATION— The Key to One Local Union’s Success On the Job with Plumbers, Pipefitters, and MES Local 392, Cincinnati, OH
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Mechanical Equipment Service Local 392 in Cincinnati, OH, is a prime ex- ample of a resilient United Association local union that has adapted over time. This has manifested into the local’s ability to become an industry market survivor. Local 392 was chartered in 1912 and was primarily a power-generation local. Coal-fired plants and chemical plants dotted the shores of the Licking and Ohio Rivers and were the sources for abundant employment for the local’s workforce. At one time, Local 392 had
8 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Photo: FC Cincinnati FC Photo:
Bill Froehle (BM)
11 coal-fired plants in its jurisdiction, but with the onset of renewable energy and the push to eliminate coal, that number has diminished to five. Fortunately, other markets have opened up, and the leadership of Local 392 has been smart to em- brace them. They have been proactive in pivoting the local’s training to reflect the mar- kets they are going after. Training Coordinator Matt Taylor has remained forward-thinking when it comes to the programs being offered to the local’s growing membership. As Business Manager, Bill Froehle regards his leadership team with admiration. Financial Secretary Jeff Kirby and Business Agents Tim O’Hearn, Chris Webster, Jim “Hairball” Harris, and Jerry Back look after the local’s jurisdiction, which reaches over five counties in Ohio, four in Indiana, and 11 counties in Kentucky. When it comes to keeping the membership employed, it’s an all-hands-on-deck approach that is working.///////
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 9 First row from left are Jeff Kirby (FS), Chris Webster (BA), Bill Froehle (BM), Jerry Back (BA), and Jim “Hairball” Harris (BA). Second row from left are Bob Supe (LU 669 BA), Tim O’Hearn (BA), and Matt Taylor (TC). Third row from left are Christina Finn (OP), Anastasia Seibert (OP), and Leesa Smith (OM).
Leon Wilson II (PL J, Queen City) Casey Baker (PF Ap, TJ Dyer)
Will Bayless (F, LU 669, Dalmatian) From left are Dave Martin (S, LU 669, Dalmatian), Will Bayless, (F, LU 669, Dalmatian), and Bob Supe (BA, District 30, LU 669).
10 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Jeff Curtner (PL GF, Queen City)
Mike Ficke (J, LU 669, Dalmatian)
Cincinnati is right on the Mason-Dixon line, Seeking new markets has been this local’s located on the northern side of the confluence of forte. “We’ve turned a lot more toward service,” the Licking and Ohio rivers. As Brother Froehle Brother Froehle said, “and not just on the stated, “The wolf is always at the door regarding plumbing and pipefitting side, but on the heat- prevailing wage and right-to-work.” He contin- ing and air conditioning side as well. I would say ued, “Our relationships locally are what has kept that 25 percent of our active membership are right-to-work at bay. We’ve done well to increase HVACR mechanics (heating, ventilation, air market share, and I think that is the result of a conditioning, refrigeration). We do a lot of serv- couple of things. We were originally two differ- ice work in hospitals and pharmaceuticals and in ent locals in Cincinnati—Plumbers Local 59 the universities and colleges.” Jeremy Baker (PL J, TJ Dyer) and Pipefitters Local 392. In 1999, we merged There are 23 colleges in the area, including 16 the two, and I think that has paid big, big divi- private colleges and universities, five public colleges dends for us. Construction managers do not and universities, and two community colleges, want to see guys who are working on pipe fight- which generates consistent work for the mem- ing with guys who are working on pipe. The bership. Cincinnati is also blessed to have three plumbing and pipefitting worlds are similar, and major league sports teams—the Cincinnati Reds Abbreviation Key: when you can offer that as one package, I think Major League Baseball team, the Bengals Na- BM Business Manager you are doing a service to everyone and to the tional Football League team, and its latest addi- BA Business Agent industry as a whole. This consolidation brought tion, the FC Cincinnati Soccer team. The FS Financial Secretary Cincinnati’s piping industry under one roof, al- journeymen and apprentices of Local 392 are TC Training Coordinator PM Project Manager lowing us to become a major voice in our indus- proud of the fact that they have built stadiums S Superintendent try, not only in Cincinnati, but in Kentucky and for the Bengals and the Reds, and they are now GF General Foreman Indiana as well.” constructing the FC Cincinnati Soccer team’s F Foreman Additionally, in 2001, Local 392 purchased new stadium, which is located within walking St Steward property in Springdale, OH, and relocated the distance of the union hall. J Journeyman Ap Apprentice existing training center to the new 6.2-acre site. “It’s a different industry and a different time Prov J Provisional Journeyman The new training center encompasses 43,000 right now, and it shows in our out-of-work num- PL Plumbing square feet of state-of-the-art classroom space bers,” Business Manager Froehle said. “We’ve had PF Pipefitting and labs and has created the perfect learning en- probably 15 to 20 members that we are aware of OM Office Manager vironment for the ever-expanding apprentice- who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. OP Office Professional ship program. Thankfully, they have all recovered, but some
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 11 Scott Miller Jr. (PL J, Queen City)
were quite sick and were hospitalized and on have a large number of service guys out right ventilators. We’ve been one of the fortunate locals now, probably about 30, whereas typically this that have not lost anyone that we are aware of. I time of year, we are actively recruiting for help would have thought that within our ranks of ac- with boiler startups and things of that nature— tive plumbers and pipefitters that we might have turning systems over from summer to winter. I seen COVID-19 numbers explode. We are an think a lot of these businesses are realizing a dif- essential workforce. Our members have been ferent way to do business, and hopefully they working in hospitals nonstop and have been ex- will bring their folks back into these offices posed to medical waste. I think we’ve been very when COVID-19 is gone. A lot of them may fortunate, because our members have been doing decide that they can do this without Class A of- a really good job of social distancing when they fice space, which is obviously a lot of our work. can and following the safety protocols that have We are essential workers, and we’ve been work- been put into place on the jobs.” ing nonstop, but to see the downtown area look- Cincinnati, which is typically bustling during ing like this is just surreal.” the lunchtime hour, was quiet as the UA Journal “When COVID-19 first hit,” Brother Froehle team walked to the first job. Brother Froehle said, “we made the decision to run alternating pointed out the vacant office buildings along the shifts with the Business Agents and office staff. way. He said, “The unfortunate thing is that the I’m a Navy guy, so I called our new configuration office buildings downtown that have been vacant port and starboard. Our goal was to lower the due to COVID-19 have not been serviced. This likelihood of anyone getting sick. We did this for Adam Doebeli (PF F, TJ Dyer) is the time of year when we are turning over the first month, and we remained open on Sat- buildings’ systems from cooling to heating. We urdays to assist our members. We did keep the
12 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Scott Oliver (PL J, Queen City) John Nelson (PF J, TJ Dyer) Tracy Hunt (PL J, Queen City)
Ryan Niemer (PL J, Queen City) Mike Fricke (PL J, Queen City)
Dan Meier (PL J, Queen City)
building locked down, and if folks needed to Taylor and full-time Instructor Todd Boenitsch meet with us, it was by appointment, and we met have taken this initiative and run with it. We them downstairs and brought them up into the manage 300 to 350 apprentices. Matt and Todd conference room. When this all happened, we have done such an incredible job. As Business were also still a very paper-driven organization. Manager, I don’t have my thumb on everything. We have since gone to a completely paperless Every person in this local knows his or her job, operation, and we have moved toward a much and everyone works to the best of their ability more virtual experience for our members. Our for our membership. It’s an incredible team.” out-of-work list is electronic. We have electronic While the UA Journal team was in Cincinnati, direct deposit, and our unemployment is now we had the opportunity to walk three of Local electronic. This has benefited so many people. 392’s jobs—West End Stadium, the new home With the cost of gas, and with some of our folks of Cincinnati’s soccer team, FC Cincinnati; living 60 and 70 miles from the union hall, re- Over-the-Rhine Brewery, home of Samuel ceiving their checks electronically has been a Adams Beer, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, game-changer. It’s been six months, and we can Twisted Tea, and the Truly Hard Seltzer bever- all be a little resistant to change, but our mem- ages; and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Inter- bership has taken to it well. national Airport’s consolidated rental car facility. “Training has been doing the same thing. We At all three jobs, everyone was masked despite take applications online. We are trying to limit the challenges that wearing masks creates. Con- exposure for everyone. In the past, we have done cern for the safety and well-being of one another Noah Griffith (PL J, Queen City) very few online classes. Those that we did do, we was definitely apparent at all three jobs. did through the UA. Training Coordinator Matt
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 13 Greg Hartung Jr. (PL J, TJ Dyer)
Tyler Begley (PL Ap, Queen City)
Ryan Graf (J, LU 669, Dalmatian)
Jacob Hickey (PL Ap, Queen City)
Alex Marcum (Ap, LU 669, Dalmatian)
14 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Brian Seng (PL F, Queen City) and Jeff Erras (PL F, Queen City)
Chad Hug (PF GF, TJ Dyer)
Tim Rechel (Field Operations Manager, TJ Dyer)
Jim “Hairball” Harris (BA), Nick Nutini (PL St, Queen City), and Jerry Back (BA) WEST END STADIUM— FC Cincinnati’s New Home FC Cincinnati played its first game in Cincin- will have the widest big screen in MLS. This nati in 2019 and quickly gained an exhilarating section will accommodate 3,170 of FC Cincin- fanbase. The popularity of Major League Soccer nati’s most-dedicated fans, who will be viewing (MLS) in Cincinnati is not only due to the the matches undercover. FC Cincinnati fans will world-class soccer being played, but also because stand during the games in the section called it remains one of only a handful of professional safe-standing benches, which are popular in Eu- sports where you can buy season tickets for well rope. The section will have fold-down benches under $400. Individuals can attend a game for that will be used during events other than soccer. less than $20. Since 2019, the team has been There will also be a built-in rigging system for playing at the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert hoisting tifos (any type of banner or large-scale Stadium, but in 2021, they’ll relocate to their fan display), which are typically unveiled prior to new $250 million stadium nearly twice the size kickoff. The stadium starts at field level, a mere of Nippert. 18.5 feet from the field, and has enhanced ADA Their new home, West End Stadium, will ac- (Americans with Disabilities Act) capability. commodate 26,000 fans. Local 392 journeymen Turner Construction is the construction man- and apprentices are on the job, working for sev- ager on the job, and they have been excellent to eral signatory contractors. Thomas J. Dyer is work with, according to Business Manager doing the majority of the work at the stadium Froehle. “They understand the value they are with its UA workforce. Nelson Stark, one of the getting with union labor,” he said. local’s largest plumbing contractors, completed The footprint of this stadium is tight, housed the site work and is currently working on one of within city blocks. Nick Nutini, a plumbing Job the parking garages. Queen City Mechanical is Steward working for Queen City Mechanical, performing plumbing with Local 392 members has been on the job since April. He stated that as well. Members from Sprinkler Fitters Local the challenge with every job is always coordina- 669 are installing the fire suppression system, tion among the trades. “We have been very good working for Dalmatian Fire Protection. at coordinating amongst ourselves,” Brother Nu- Within the walls of the stadium is a section tini said. “Overall, this has been a gratifying job. Chris Wira (Ap, LU 669, Dalmatian) called “The Bailey,” which is the fans’ premier You have to have realistic expectations. The pri- section that encompasses the entire north end. It ority has been stormwater and rainwater con- is being constructed at a 34-degree angle and trol.” The stadium is set to open in 2021. UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 15 Austin Walters (PF Ap, DeBra-Kuempel)
John Adams (PF J, DeBra- Kuempel)
SAMUEL ADAMS Scott Lanham (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel) Over-the-Rhine Brewery Steve Buckley (PF F, DeBra- A few blocks from West End Stadium, taking the north and south sides of the brewing Kuempel) up one-and-a-half city blocks, is one of Cincin- plant. Samuel Adams Beer, Angry Orchard nati’s original buildings. It is home to The Boston Hard Cider, Twisted Tea, and the Truly Hard Beer Company’s Over-the-Rhine Brewery and Seltzer beverages are manufactured at the site. Tap Room. The brewery has long been a proud “The expansion will help the Truly union site that has been responsible for an abun- brand—which has taken off beyond anyone’s dance of manhours for Local 392. Business Man- belief—be packaged into variety packs and ager Froehle said that DeBra-Kuempel runs 150 produced in high volume in an efficient service vans with well over 250 Local 392 trades- manner. It is a very automated system that men and women. The brewery is undergoing an will quadruple production in Cincinnati,” $85 million expansion and renovation with Samuel Adams representative John Piening DeBra-Kuempel and PCI Process Construction. said. He also said that prior to this expansion, The construction will change the landscape of packing the variety packs was being done in a how the brewery operates, adding two canning very manually driven process. lines, and will include new building extensions on Local 392 journeymen and apprentices are
16 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Tony Steffen (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel)
Joe Hogan (PF Ap, DeBra-Kuempel) Alex Dozier (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel)
Chris Speier (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel)
Sam Farmer (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel)
Don Thompson (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel)
First row from left are Steve Verkamp (PF GF, DeBra-Kuempel), Tim O’Hearn (BA), Ray Leen (PF St, DeBra-Kuempel), and James Cash (PF F, DeBra-Kuempel). Second row from left are John Piening (Samuel Adams Brewing Company), Chris Webster (BA), and Bill Froehle (BM).
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 17 Adam Fitzgerald (PF F, DeBra-Kuempel) Adam Donaldson (PF J, DeBra-Kuempel) Joe Claar (PF J, PCI Services)
Michael Collins III (PF Ap, PCI Services) and Mike Griffin (PF GF, PCI Services)
Jacob Mardis (PF Ap, PCI Services)
Roman Doggett (PF F, PCI Services)
on the job. The footprint of the building is so Due to the tight footprint, Pipefitter Foreman compact that you have to know what you’re Adam Fitzgerald described this job as a “fabrica- doing to work there. There is a ton of pipe. tor’s dream and an installer’s nightmare.” He said Some of the pipes run through three-foot-thick that the fabrication has been excellent, and it has walls. To do work of this caliber on a building been done both onsite and at DeBra-Kuempel’s this old, it is imperative that a full-time X-ray fabrication shop. team is on hand to ensure the integrity of the Business Manager Froehle stated that the building is not compromised when drilling local has been fortunate to have the ongoing Sean Cobb (PF F, DeBra-Kuempel) through walls to place pipe. work that has been produced at the brewery.
18 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Blake Dick (J, LU 669, Dalmatian, CVG)
Zach Hellmann (PL J, TJ Dyer)
CVG AIRPORT Rental Car Facility Dan Couch (Ap, LU 669, Dalmatian, CVG) With Terminals One and Two completed at estimated at more than $170 million, and it’s ex- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International pected to be completed in 2021. Airport (CVG), the Local 392 workforce has Mark Wormald, Project Manager for TJ Dyer, moved on to the construction of the onsite airport commented on the challenges of the project. He rental car facility, working for Thomas J. Dyer said, “This has been a huge underground project Company, along with UA sprinkler fitters em- for us. We ran 15-inch underground storm pipe, ployed by Dalmation Fire Protection. They’ve and it’s turned out to be one of the largest un- been on the job about 14 months. derground jobs Dyer has done in a while. The The CVG new facility will encompass three other challenge was tying into the chilled water structures that are each five stories high and will and the terminal. We installed eight-inch chilled contribute to the new 1.2 million-square-foot water pipe, and we had quite a distance to run it. rental car facility. The first building, which is the We ran into a few obstacles along the way, but I customer service building, will be connected to think those two things were the only real chal- the terminal for passengers to make their rental lenges on this job.” car transactions. The two other structures, re- There is a lot of specialty piping as well, such ferred to as the “Ready Return” and “Quick as vacuum piping, lube oil piping, the pipes that Turnaround” buildings, are also currently under are feeding the gas pumps on each level, and the construction and will be utilized to store and windshield wiper fluid piping. service the rental cars. These structures contain Mark Owen, Project Superintendent, pointed washing, maintenance, and fueling stations. All out the stainless-steel storage tanks for the James Sawyer (PF J, TJ Dyer) 11 rental car brands currently serving CVG will windshield wiper fluid. He said, “These guys be housed in this one location, eliminating emis- who are welding out here have done a phenome- sions from shuttles that are transporting passen- nal job. We’ve done over 100 welds out here, and gers back and forth from rental lots to the we haven’t had one rejected—that’s 100 percent terminal. The new facility is also being designed on our X-ray welds.” to drastically improve the customer experience. The members on this job feel fortunate to The total construction costs for the project are have this work during the pandemic.
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 19 Tony Ploeger (PL J, TJ Dyer) Don Bruder (PL F, TJ Dyer) Tim Carter (PL J, TJ Dyer)
Todd Boenitsch (Instructor) and Matt Taylor (TC)
Father and Son, Mark Wormald (PL PM, TJ Dyer) and Robert Wormald (PL Ap, TJ Dyer) Mike Koch (PL F, TJ Dyer)
Bruce Goins (PF J, TJ Dyer) Jamie Birkofer (PF F, TJ Dyer)
20 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Todd Heileman (PF J, TJ Dyer)
Bob Mullins (PL J, TJ Dyer)
Mike Thompson (F, LU 669, Dalmatian, CVG) Mike Masterson (BA, LU 669, State of KY) MOVING FORWARD Business Manager Bill Froehle is optimistic proud of the work he did with his Brothers and about the future. He said, “I think the next year Sisters on the Political Engagement Committee. will look good. Hospitals and other medical fa- Right now, all of our decisions are based on cilities will need to be updated. In response to keeping our members safe and employed. We the pandemic, many facilities are reconfiguring have a committed membership, committed of- their spaces. We will continue to organize. Willie fice staff, and committed leadership—for that, I Koester does an amazing job lobbying for us am very grateful.” through the Ohio State Pipe Trades, and we are
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 21 NABTU President Sean McGarvey
22 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 NABTU’s Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference Goes Virtual On Saturday, October 17, 2020, the 10th annual North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Tradeswomen Build Nations conference (TWBN) was held. The 2020 TWBN conference was hosted by NABTU and NABTU’s Tradeswomen Committee. As part of the ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, tradeswomen from all over the U.S. and Canada gathered virtually this year instead of gathering in Washington, D.C. There were more than 1,800 registrants for the virtual TWBN conference, 163 of whom were UA members, representing more than 60 locals. That is the highest number of UA locals ever to attend a TWBN conference. Some locals also hosted safe and socially distanced watch parties to experience the conference in solidarity.
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 23 In the last few years, virtual events have grown skipping a beat. That meant that we would have in the event industry. At first, the idea of a vir- to meet virtually. We want to keep you empow- tual event was viewed as less engaging than a ered, engaged, and hopefully invigorated.” physical event because they were basic, not as in- The conference featured a formal plenary teractive, and more trouble to manage than a session with insightful speakers and videos. At- physical one. Today, virtual events are easier to tendees heard from NABTU President Sean organize, customizable, and can be highly inter- McGarvey; AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz active. One of the benefits of a virtual event is Shuler; Canada’s Building Trades Unions the convenience. It allows more people to be- (CBTUs) Workforce Development Director come involved, simply by eliminating the travel Lindsey Amundsen; American Petroleum In- aspect and the cost associated with it. Although stitute Executive Vice President and COO virtual events do not completely emulate the Amanda Eversole; Southern Company Gas benefits a physical event can have, they are a Chairman, President, and CEO Kim Greene; great option if an in-person event is not possible. Facebook COO and Lean In Founder Sheryl With the continuation of the pandemic, the new Sandberg; U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential Boilermakers International Industrial Sector normal could very well be gathering virtually. nominee Kamala Harris; and Mayor of New Representative Erica Stewart During the conference, current issues were Orleans LaToya Cantrell. Each keynote discussed, including COVID-19, racial and speaker was introduced by a tradeswoman. gender injustices, economic security, health and Ambra Melendez, a 14-year member of Iron- safety, and increasing opportunities within the workers Local 361, introduced NABTU Presi- building trades for historically marginalized dent Sean McGarvey. communities, especially women, people of color, President McGarvey welcomed everyone to indigenous people, and veterans. the 10th annual conference. He said, “I truly To begin the three-hour virtual conference, miss all of us being together and seeing the sis- there was a two-minute introduction with clips terhood in person and feeding off of your en- from last year’s TWBN speeches, including ergy.” He commended the Tradeswomen General President Mark McManus, National Committee for their thoughtful decision mak- Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Laura ing, under the circumstances, to make the 2020 Ceja, and the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice TWBN conference as participatory as possible. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose speech roused the Brother McGarvey addressed the tradeswomen, crowd when she told the tradeswomen, stating, “Sisters, I am pleased you are in our na- “Women who build are here to stay!” During tional unions, and I prioritize the recruitment of the introduction, photographs were shown of women. It is reflective in the increasing number NABTU Tradeswomen Committee Chairwoman last year’s event, including the banner parade. of you, not only in our registered apprenticeship and Ironworkers International Diversity The conference was hosted by NABTU programs and in our journeyperson ranks, but Director Vicki O’Leary Tradeswomen Committee Chairwoman and also in steadily assuming your rightful place in Ironworkers International Diversity Director the leadership of our unions. Your conference is Vicki O’Leary and Boilermakers International testimony to that, as it has increased attendance Industrial Sector Representative Erica Stewart. by 83.5 percent in the last five years.” Sister Stewart began, stating, “We truly miss A new award, named the Tradeswomen He- feeling the energy that you give us and miss see- roes Award, was launched by NABTU’s ing each and every one of you.” Sister O’Leary Tradeswomen Committee and the Apprentice- said, “What a crazy year 2020 has been. ship and Training Committee. It is a monthly COVID-19 has changed how all of us are award exclusively for tradeswomen who lead by doing our jobs, and how we interact with our example and perform their duties at an out- co-workers, friends, and families.” Sister Stewart standing level both on and off the jobsite. Presi- added, “In addition to the pandemic, nationwide dent McGarvey said, “It is so important to protests have brought out many emotions for develop talented tradeswomen, leaders within both countries. It was heartwarming to see the the trades, and highlight your progress and outpouring of support and heartwrenching to achievements as they are happening.” This witness the riots.” Sister Stewart remarked that monthly award recognizes four tradeswomen she is proud of all the unions that voice support across the U.S. and Canada—two apprentices for the social justice movement. Sister O’Leary and two journeyworkers who are nominated by said, “With all of these changes going on, their respective unions’ council leaders and in- NABTU’s Tradeswomen Committee has dis- ternational affiliate representatives. Plumbers cussed how we can keep up the momentum we and Pipefitters Local 467, San Mateo, CA, ap- have gained throughout this conference without prentice Lorraine Mata was one of the recipi-
24 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 U.S. Senator and Vice-Presidential nominee Kamala Harris Plumbers “It is so great to be in the and Pipefitters house of labor. I want to thank Local 467, all of the union women for San Mateo, CA, your leadership and all that fifth-year HVACR you are doing to expand op- apprentice Lorraine portunities for tradeswomen Mata received the across our country. Fifty years Tradeswomen ago, there were almost no Heroes Award. women on worksites, but you all are changing that, and our country is stronger because of you and your leadership.”
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 25 ents for this month’s Tradeswomen Heroes LEAN IN FOR Award. Sister Mata received the award for being TRADESWOMEN a part of many outreach campaigns promoting After the plenary session, almost the UA and the skilled trades to women and 1,000 participants took part in the underprivileged youth, both locally and region- Lean In workshop to unveil the vir- ally. Brother McGarvey congratulated the win- tual Lean In Circles for Union ners, stating, “You’re paying it forward, and we Tradeswomen program, a new mentor- thank you.” ship and retention program developed for He continued, “You and these heroes inspire and by tradeswomen to empower women in me because you are doing whatever it takes, and the building trades as they address unique and know that, even with this progress, we have critical issues of tradeswomen in the workforce. much more work to do. We must continue to Lean In has been inspiring women worldwide increase and diversify among our ranks. We since 2013, and in 2018, NABTU and Lean In must continue to combat the systemic racism began developing a program to bring Lean In and discrimination that has caused generations Circles to tradeswomen. of hardworking citizens in marginalized com- The workshop was facilitated by Lean In’s munities to be without opportunities to access Vice President of Partnerships, Archana Gilravi, the American dream and get to the middle and Senior Lead of Partnerships, Stephanie class. NABTU is taking all measures possible Solove Chou. Gilravi began the workshop ex- to ensure that all qualified candidates, no mat- plaining Lean In’s mission and the key elements Alexis Morrison (J Welder, ter their gender, race, gender identity, sexual to have a successful Lean In Circle. She said, orientation, or background, can gain entry into “At its core, Circles have three key elements. Local 392, Cincinnati, OH) our membership and be fully supported with- The first is all about connection. We design ac- was on the job during the out discrimination throughout their careers. In tivities to help women develop deep relation- UA Journal visit, working the past 10 years, we have invested over $100 ships in a short period of time. The second key at the Samuel Adams million in outreach efforts targeting under- element is learning about bias. We explain how served and underrepresented communities. bias shows up on the jobsite and then offer Over-the-Rhine Brewery. From just five programs 15 years ago to over strategies on how to navigate the bias. The third 170 programs today, our trades councils and is skill development. Our activities are designed community partners have established appren- to help Circle members build skills to help ticeship readiness programs and diverse recruit- them succeed in their careers.” ment initiatives across America that focus on A Lean In Circle is a small group of eight to creating pathways to registered apprenticeships 12 women and men who meet regularly to sup- for women, communities of color, indigenous port one another and learn new skills. It’s a people, and veterans. That’s not all—we’re place where women can be unapologetically growing many plans and programs imple- ambitious. Circles are making a difference. mented by our affiliated organizations to sup- Eighty-five percent of members credit their port you and the TWBN movement.” Circle with a positive change in their lives, and President McGarvey addressed the pan- almost two-thirds of women in Circles have demic, commending the tradeswomen for their taken on a new challenge. roles during these continually challenging As part of the Lean In workshop, a virtual times. He said, “Sisters, we commend you for Lean In Circle meeting was demonstrated to being on the frontlines during this pandemic— show attendees what a typical Circle meeting helping communities to keep supply lines open, would look like via Zoom. Laura Ceja cur- retrofitting factories, keeping the power on in rently serves as the NABTU Tradeswomen hospitals, industries, and homes, and quickly Committee’s Lean in Circle moderator. She building new testing facilities and hospital ex- ran the virtual Lean In Circle meeting, which pansions. You demonstrate how our motto— involved women from a number of trade Building Trades, Whatever It Takes—is true unions, including Alanna Marklund (UA because of your ability to deal with difficult sit- Canada), Tarn Goelling (International Broth- uations.” He concluded, stating, “Thank you for erhood of Electrical Workers), Madison Hull advancing unionized construction and for (International Union of Painters and Allied standing up for decency, justice, and dignity for Trades), Erica Stewart (Boilermakers), Gina all. Don’t stop. You have our full support and the leadership’s respect for the tradeswomen movement. It’s as strong as it ever was and growing stronger.”
26 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Genna Borths, a second-year apprentice with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 400, Appleton, WI, joined the UA to pursue a ca- reer in pipe fabrication after graduating from Moraine Park Technical College with a one- year technical diploma in welding. Sister Borths said, “I chose pipe fabrication because of the skill that’s involved to weld it, the pay, and the amount of contractors that involve themselves in pipe production.” Sister Borths is one of three women in the Local 400 apprenticeship program. “I’m a huge advocate for women in the trades,” Borths said. “I came into the welding trade as green as they come. If I can do it, anybody can. I would absolutely tell any girl that she can make it in this field. You get an educa- tion, equal pay, pension, and many other benefits. I would tell her that it’s going to be hard, and you’re going to want to quit, and people will want to see you fail, but to keep pushing because it’s a glass ceiling. There are phenomenal female welders out there. Find one you love, and let her inspire you.”
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 27 Walsh (Insulators), Blue Coble (Iron Workers), know if that was even possible, but since then, and Kilah Engleke (Operative Plasterers’ and over 49,000 women have started Lean In Circles Cement Masons’ International Association). in 183 countries. Lean In has become a global These women shared personal stories and movement, and now we want to bring more insights into the ups and downs of being a tradeswomen into our community. Lean In has tradeswoman, as well as best practices to help partnered with NABTU to build a customized persevere through adversity and create more Lean In Circles program for tradeswomen. inclusive workplaces. We’ve developed content that centers specifi- Judaline Cassidy, a member of Plumbers cally on your experiences, like if your Foreman Local 1, New York, NY, and founder of the gives you the same easy task day after day, but non-profit organization Tools & Tiaras, com- you want a more challenging assignment, or if mented on her experience with a Lean In Cir- a leadership opportunity opens up that you know cle. She said, “Tradeswomen, we all have the you’re qualified for, but you’re not even consid- same struggles, and we all love our unions with ered for it. This is content for tradeswomen by the same passion as our Brothers. The Circle tradeswomen. Last November, we launched a has enabled me to realize that there is an amaz- pilot program in St. Louis and in eight provinces ing group of women out there who can lift me across Canada. We got help from 140 tradeswomen up and make me stronger and make me a better across 11 trades. The feedback was amazing. union member.” Introducing Facebook COO One woman, a plumber, said her Lean In Circle and LeanIn.Org founder Sheryl Sandberg, Sis- was, I quote, ‘a space to share experiences with ter Cassidy said, “Through her words and ac- people who really understand what I’ve gone tions, she continues to remind us that when we through.’” She continued, “That is exactly support each other, we can go further, do more, what we’re aiming for—to give you the tools change the world, and set it on fire.” and the support that you can carry with you Sheryl Sandberg spoke about the new part- onto every jobsite, in every workplace, and in nership between NABTU and her foundation, every community.” Lean In, stating, “When we started Circles, we Sandberg explained that they are officially ex- set a goal that we thought was wildly ambi- panding the program across North America in tious—1,000 Circles worldwide. We didn’t January of 2021, and that any tradeswomen in
28 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 the U.S. or Two, I want you to Canada can par- sign up for one of ticipate. They are the Lean In Cir- launching virtu- cles—joining to- ally so that those gether is how we interested can join lift each other up, a Circle right and after all, that is away while main- what the labor taining social dis- Facebook COO and LeanIn.Org founder Sheryl Sandberg movement is all tancing. “I am so about. Three, we excited about this new partnership,” said need to get more women leaders in the labor Sandberg. “You are the future leaders of your movement, and we need more labor leaders to industries. We need to get more women in the run for office and be leaders in their communi- trades. Only three percent of workers on jobsites ties. It might feel risky to put your name out are women, and I know you are passionate about there or speak up in a community meeting or making that number grow. We need to give gathering. It can be scary to run for a leadership women in the trades more support, more men- position. I know that from experience, but re- Judaline Cassidy, Plumbers Local 1, New York, torship, more leadership opportunities, and more member, you will have the power of this group NY, member is the founder of Tools & Tiaras, a sisterhood. That’s what Lean In Circles are all behind you, and as RBG reminded us, this non-profit organization to expose, inspire, and mentor young girls and women who want to about, and it’s what your community is all about group is here to stay! That is how we take our pursue a career in the trades. too. It’s an honor to support you.” fight for equality to the next level, that is how AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler also we strengthen the labor movement, and that’s spoke about the Lean In workshop and the im- how we continue to build nations.” pact it can have on a woman in the trades. “The TWBN, although virtual this year, remains workshop this year is all about leaning in to cre- the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the ate equal workplaces and an equal world,” she world. “The extraordinary connections, tools, said. “Now, equality is an ambitious goal, and cer- resources, and support that tradeswomen gain tainly it’s not an easy one. If you are a woman in from attending Tradeswomen Build Nations the building trades, you know the feeling of being are like nothing else in our industry, and it’s the one of few or maybe the only woman on a con- largest attended event NABTU hosts,” said Sis- struction site. Maybe you’re the only coworker ter O’Leary. “Given the challenges of this pan- who is pulling double duty as a caretaker during demic and all that we’re facing this year, we were COVID-19—juggling your job with your chil- thrilled to virtually host this conference and dren’s remote learning. Maybe you have to deal demonstrate NABTU’s unwavering commit- with a boss who automatically assumes you can’t ment to supporting growth opportunities and do a routine part of your job, or maybe you al- fostering respect for tradeswomen. The power- ways seem to get stuck with cleanup duty. It can ful speakers and discussions not only kept up be overwhelming being counted out or sold our movement’s momentum, but also reinforced short, but the fastest way to feel defeated is to be- the value of our sisterhood that helps each of us lieve that you are alone. Let me be clear. You are keep up our good work.” not alone! TWBN and the partnership with Every year, tradeswomen look forward to the Lean In, working in sync with our tradeswomen opportunities that the TWBN conference gives organizations throughout the country, will be an them—to meet with their Sisters, network, incredible tool to connect with Sisters and learn garner support among one another, engage on the best strategies for success.” issues, and advocate for effective solutions to Sister Shuler continued by recounting to the the challenges facing women in the trades. tradeswomen what the late Justice Ginsburg Each tradeswoman has a story to tell, and said to them in her video at the 2019 TWBN although this year’s conference was not the conference. She said, “Justice Ginsburg showed highly anticipated physical gathering everyone us that we are not alone. We might not be the was hoping for, the tradeswomen were beyond firsts in our field or in our workplaces, but we grateful to have the opportunity to still connect will most definitely not be the last. We are here with their Sisters, support one another, and to stay, and it is in that spirit that I am asking have the discussions to continue advancing the you to do three things. First, go vote—this is Tradeswomen Build Nations movement. how we create systematic change in our country.
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 29 UA Women— Amplifying their Voices
The UA Women’s Caucus is a highly anticipated event that takes place during the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference. Over the years, the camaraderie that has been fostered from this event has transmitted into relationships that have solidified over time. You have to attend the TWBN conference and then experience the UA Women’s Caucus to understand the intense pride that these journeyworkers and apprentices have for their union. It is infectious! General President Mark McManus recognized this when he at- tended the conference in 2019 as a keynote speaker. This year, even though the Caucus was held virtually, the sisterhood and supporting brotherhood were clearly evident. General President McManus was live, via Zoom, to answer questions this elite group of workers submitted. UA National Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Laura Ceja, who is also a Plumbers Local 761, Burbank, CA, member with her own impressive resume, was the moderator for the UA Women’s Caucus, which was broadcast live from Los Angeles.
30 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Political Engagement Committee members: Theresa Danko (BA, Local 636) is pictured on the top left, and Janet Powers-Pacella (BA, Local 638) is viewed to the right. Below them is Cristina Barillas (J, Local 130).
Laura Ceja said, “Under General President two nations, which will have a major role in McManus’ watch, the UA has created courses to combatting the pandemic.” promote diversity in hiring for underrepresented General President McManus switched gears groups and women. During his tenure, more and said, “As long as I am General President, we women have been hired than ever before. … He will not tolerate discrimination of any member has made inclusion a cornerstone of his plat- in the UA. Ray Boyd, our Assistant Director of form.” Sister Ceja then welcomed the General Education and Training, will be heading up our President. task force for equal opportunity. The UA won’t General President McManus announced, tolerate discrimination of any kind, but certainly “Here we are virtually. It’s a tough thing to be not based on your gender, your sexual orienta- on the computer instead of being live in D.C. tion, or your race. There is zero tolerance for The physical interaction is so vitally important discrimination in this union. Everyone deserves and has been one of the strongholds of this con- equal opportunity in this country and in ference. You all made the decision to hang in Canada as well. We can all do better. We are ex- there by offering this conference and caucus vir- amining what we can do at Headquarters and tually—I thank you for that. We deal with what what everyone can do. We want all 274 local we have to. This is what we do on the jobsite. unions operating in the same way to foster equal So, as tradeswomen and men, we will persist opportunity for everyone. Most importantly, we through this pandemic.” need it out on our jobsites. I do believe that, The General President continued, “Let’s take overall, we have fantastic people with fantastic a moment to remember the 104 members, as of attitudes. However, we are not going to tolerate November 16, who we have lost this year to a couple bad apples turning a jobsite into a poi- COVID-19. … I do believe that there are posi- sonous environment in any shape or form. I give tive things that are going to happen. As vaccines you my word. As long as I’m General President, are developed and distributed, understand that whether it’s for another year or five more years, you—as UA members—have had a major role we are going to work on this, because this is not in their development. Be proud of your partici- something that is just a flash in the pan. We pation in the construction and renovation of have to continue to listen and react. We are pharmaceutical facilities and hospitals across our doing a lot with NABTU (North America’s
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 31 Building Trades Unions) and with our contrac- tradeswomen. He stated, “You are the leaders tor partners. We want to expand leadership roles who will move that ball down the court. We are on the jobs, in local unions, and at General happy with what we’ve done at the UA so far, Headquarters. This has been a topic of conver- but we are far from satisfied. We are not there sation in every meeting we’ve had in 2020.” yet.” General President McManus commended The UA has partnered with NABTU, MCAA’s Sister Ceja and Alanna Marklund, National (Mechanical Contractors Association of Amer- Manager, Youth, Diversity and Indigenous ica) Women in the Mechanical Industry, Relations, UA Canada, for their incredible dedi- IAPMO (International Association of Plumb- cation and commitment to supporting under- ing and Mechanical Officials), the Women of represented workers in the building trades. He HVACR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, gave a shout-out to Cheryl Ambrose, the UA and refrigeration), and many other local Health, Safety and Environmental Administra- tradeswomen organizations. Sister Ceja said, tor for the UA, who has worked closely with the “We value our industry partners and their General President regarding the UA’s response support in providing us with new members, to the COVID-19 pandemic. He named vari- keeping our current members working, and for ous other women at UA Headquarters who supporting the retention of these members. We hold significant roles. can do all of the recruitment we want, but in General President McManus described the order to retain these women, there must be a diversification of the Political Engagement level playing field. There must be a clear path Committee that was tasked with selecting the that leads to success. We need to value, guide, Presidential candidate that the UA would en- sponsor, and mentor these rising stars, so they dorse. This selection was based solely on what can be promoted into leadership positions. Our candidate would better support the UA’s initia- partnerships will help us do that.” tives and interests. He said, “The more we look Through its introduction of courses held at like the cities we work in, selfishly, we are going Ann Arbor featuring diverse tradeswomen for the to secure more work. That is the future of the UA and Chicago Women in the Trades, the UA UA. The number of women we have in the UA has increased the number of women in its ap- today will be the least number of women in the prenticeship classes. The UA has also partnered United Association as long as I live. We are going with NABTU’s Tradeswomen Committee and to grow each and every year, and we are going to the Apprenticeship and Training Committee to have better recruitment programs, and you are create a new initiative to honor tradeswomen— going to hear from various departments on how The Tradeswomen Heroes Award. they are working together to make this happen. The General President went on to say that We are going to make it more diverse with more the women of the UA are the leaders—they opportunities, and we are going to be the model are the leaders for the next generation of for the building trades for others to look up to.”
32 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 General President Mark McManus and UA National Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Laura Ceja hold a question-and-answer forum.
There was a question-and-answer period for this, we are concentrating on recruitment. We the General President that followed. are looking at who is interviewing, and I think we need to have a diverse application process, How is the UA supporting women, and and we are working on that. … Look, I know specifically women of different ethnicities, to that some of our women might be the only reach higher levels of leadership? What meth- woman in a local union, and that must be ods have been put in place to help retain these daunting, but I would advise anyone who wants women on the job? Does the UA have conver- to get ahead in a local union to out-hustle, out- sations with the MCAA about making more volunteer, get yourselves to the blood bank, get women Foremen and General Foremen? on the committees—and I did every one of those things—help with the local picnic, get on The General President is working closely the scholarship committee—all of those things with the MCAA on these issues. He has make a difference.” formed various task forces to identify road- blocks and to seek solutions to those roadblocks. What is your vision for the UA? He stated that he has met with the General Presidents from the IBEW and the Insulators “First, my vision is to grow the UA. We are on best practices going forward, as well as with not a one-trick pony. We have a lot of diversi- our contractor partners through the MCAA. fied work. We are trained in the mechanical, in- stitutional, residential, and commercial markets. General President McManus said, “The first The skillsets of our welders and of our other thing we must do is grow our membership with mechanics are improving every year, because we qualified women and underrepresented workers are not living in the past. In five years, we will who will excel within our ranks. If you’re not al- be working on jobs that I can’t even imagine. ready a member, there is no pathway to success. We build everything from NASA to the nukes Through the surveys that we’ve distributed, we and everything in between. I think our growth will understand where we have to make changes. will come specifically from retrofitting commer- We will be a much more powerful union if, cial buildings and how occupants can save within our local union ranks, our membership, money that way. Will we have empty office local union leadership, and education depart- buildings after the pandemic, and will those of- ments reflect a much more diversified member- fice buildings be converted into something else? ship. This notion includes Shop Stewards, Will they become residential housing or mixed- General Foremen, Foremen, and Superintend- use? All of these things are opportunities for the ents. Our members need opportunities, and the United Association. I am sky high on the contractors have to offer those as well.” skillsets that we possess, and every year, the ITF puts 20, 30 new classes on the schedule. We are How can the women get involved with their keeping up with new technology.” locals to help increase a diverse membership and push for equity on a local level? The UA Women’s Caucus continued with an overview from Alanna Marklund, National “First, and Director of Education and Train- Manager, Youth, Diversity and Indigenous ing Jim Pavesic and Assistant Director of Edu- Relations, UA Canada; Cheryl Ambrose, UA cation and Training Ray Boyd are working on Health, Safety and Environmental Administra-
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 33 tor; Director of Education and Training Jim gave an update on the Pavesic; and Assistant Director of Education Train-the-Trainer and Training Ray Boyd. course on substance Alanna Marklund spoke about the UA use disorder and men- Canada national Member Assistance Program tal health issues. (MAP). This program is available for UA Director of Educa- Canada members and their families. It involves tion and Training Jim an online portal where you can connect to a Pavesic addressed the healthcare professional 24 hours a day, seven virtual delegation and days a week. MAP covers a large array of con- said, “The women of cerns, anything from stress, drug use, anxiety, TWBN are making sure there is a place for alcohol, COVID-19 resources, financial debt, fi- everyone in the trades, especially women. nancial planning, nutritional needs, counseling, Through its annual conference and outreach, to name just a few. There is more information TWBN has prompted organizations—large and on the UA Canada website regarding this. small—to take notice and to encourage diversity Sister Marklund said, “This conference is about in the trades. One of those organizations that mentorship, support, and most importantly, this took notice was the United Association. conference is about the retention of the women Change often comes slowly. For most of its in our union. At a time like this, we all need to 130-year history, women were not a large part lift one another up—even if it’s on a virtual of the UA, but that is changing. The UA under- platform. As much as technology has changed stands the great contribution that women have the way we work, live, and play, I can honestly made to the trades and the potential for so say, I’m so thankful we have it today. The much more.” TWBN virtual event allows us to come to- Brother Pavesic went over the parameters of gether, share our experiences, and support one the focus groups that are working on increasing another. But better yet, this unity of the UA diversification through recruitment. He spoke Women’s Caucus allows us to come together, to about the partnership with APT Metrics to de- share experiences, and to provide insight to stay velop apprentice selection criteria. He said, “The on top of our game. The diversity here is really criteria will be vetted and will be defensible, and what is going to get us through. We share dif- it will offer an avenue for our locals to become ferent ideas from different tradespeople who more diverse when seeking the best candidates come from different walks of life, different for our apprenticeships.” The program should backgrounds, ethnicities, indigenous communi- be available by the middle of next year. “In clos- ties, races, genders, etc. This gives us all the ing,” Brother Pavesic said, “we cannot control space to question and debate. This is how we the past, but together we can make sure that the are going to move the UA forward.” future has opportunities for everyone.” Cheryl Ambrose spoke to the women and Assistant Director of Education and Training reiterated for everyone to stay safe during the Ray Boyd has attended four TWBN confer- pandemic. She said, “I am in awe of everything ences. After describing his experiences at the you have all done as critical essential workers last four conferences, Brother Boyd said, “If I through the pandemic while keeping one an- could ask one thing from you all, please under- other safe.” Sister Ambrose gave an update on stand individually how important you are to the pressure testing for journeyworkers and the United Association. If you’ve made up your standard that has been established. She also mind that you want to be a plumber, pipefitter, a
34 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 welder, a sprinkler fitter, or an HVACR techni- Caucus included our three female Political En- cian, whatever falls under the UA umbrella, gagement Committee members—Cristina don’t let anyone stop you. The UA is here for Barillas, Plumbers Local 130, Chicago, IL; you, and we are welcoming, and we want to help Theresa Danko, Business Agent Local 636, you become the tradeswoman that you want to Detroit, MI; and Janet Powers-Pacella, Business be. Some exciting things are happening. We are Agent Local 638, New York City, Long Island, looking at ways to bring in new members. We NY. The three women spoke about their experi- are reviewing just how that interview room ences on the committee, which was tasked with looks. We want to give more women an oppor- selecting the Presidential candidate the UA tunity of leadership. Your General President would endorse. The committee worked tire- has started something at Headquarters, and lessly, comparing the candidates to give General he’s given us the opportunity to have a working President Mark McManus their recommenda- group to talk about some of the pertinent is- tion for UA endorsement. sues that are happening at Headquarters and In closing, Sister Ceja said, “Next year, the throughout the country and how they affect our Tradeswomen Build Nations conference will be membership. We are looking at how our mem- held in New Orleans, LA. Links to watch the bers are being treated out on the jobsite with TWBN conference in its entirety and nomina- reference to their gender, sexual orientation, and tion forms for the Tradeswomen Heroes Award religious bias. We’ve started to look at these is- can be found at http://ua.org/women.” General sues and really address them. I hope that one day President McManus encourages the local union we will have guidelines that will protect all of us.” leadership to continue to sponsor women to at- The final group to present at the UA Women’s tend this worthwhile conference.
UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 35 We mourn the loss of our Brothers and Sisters due to COVID-19.
Plumbers Local 1, New York, NY Plumbers and Pipefitters Edward Callenderg Local 21, Peekskill, NY John Caputo Vincent DeLongis Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 104, Springfield, MA John P. Ciminelli Wayne Ferrier Michael Costanzo Paul Rutko Richard Spath John Tedesco Michael Trombley Richard Damico Satash Deonarine Albato Fleming Plumbers and Pipefitters Plumbers and Pipefitters John Herrmann Local 22, Buffalo, NY Local 119, Mobile, AL James D. Jackson Herman Kaiser Garry Drach Ardadiy Khanyutin Robert Fuqua
Thomas LaRosa Plumbers Local 130, Chicago, IL Fred Osonitsch Plumbers Local 24, Lodi, NJ William R. Hildebrand Angel Pineda Anthony Menta William Martin Arthur Shelby
Salvatore Tardio Plumbers and Pipefitters Plumbers and Pipefitters John Yannotti Local 56, Halifax, NS Local 157, Terre Haute, IN Donald Singer Ross “Bill” Elliott
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Local 9, Central New Jersey Plumbers and Pipefitters Pipefitters Local 208, John Coyle Sr. Local 60, New Orleans, LA Denver, CO Robert Weber William J. Ertel, Jr. Thomas Dugan James F. Hepner Joseph Johnson, Sr. Floyd Fernandez Paul Metzler, III
Plumbers Local 12, Boston, MA Pipefitters Local 211, Charles Bamberg Plumbers and Steamfitters Houston, TX Richard “Dickie” Craig Local 81, Syracuse, NY Joe Barnett Steven P. St. Laurent Jimmy Chandler John Melanson James E. Monahan Erich Doreck Alessio Ventura Plumbers and Steamfitters James Rawlinson Local 91, Birmingham, AL Dekani Richie
Obie Owen Richard Sable
Millard Stringer
36 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 Plumbers and Pipefitters Plumbers Local 533, Local 286, Austin, TX Kansas City, MO Estevan Hernandez Joseph Bernard Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, Columbia, MD Pipefitters Jeffrey Gonzales Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 636, Detroit, MI Local 322, Southern New Jersey Gene Machcinski, Jr. William A. Gordon Bruce J. Rudilosso Ron Erdman Paul F. Siefert Terrence L. Ward
Plumbers and Pipefitters Enterprise Association of Local 333, Lansing, MI Steamfitters Local 638, Sprinkler Fitters New York City & Long Island, NY Steve Lipko Local 696, Newark, NJ Louis Malito Harold Blackwell Gilbert C. Earnest Rawle Brazzier John Cahill Plumbers and Pipefitters Peter Cummings Local 342, Oakland, CA Patrick Curran Frank Perez Richard Harnish Keith Harris Steamfitters Local 420, Frederick Lawrence Philadelphia, PA Daniel Linfante Barry E. Waren James McFarland Parmanand Moses Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 441, Wichita, KS John Murray Thomas E. Nelson Steve Ingram Charles Redstone John Smiddy Plumbers and Pipefitters Luis Villacres Local 524, Scranton, PA Frank Natale
*As of November 16, 2020
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38 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 LOCAL REPORTS
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Local 696 Retiree’s Family is Honored for their Service
Retired member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 696, Newark, NJ, Anthony J. Sosinski discovered that he has 12 veterans in his immediate and extended family from the span of World War II to 2017. Brother Sosinski discovered this when, several years ago, the town he lives in built a memorial to honor its veterans, and to his delight, he was asked to provide names for the memorial. The veterans who served are represented by blocks engraved with their names that surround the memorial site. 696 The veterans in Brother Sosinski’s immediate family are Pictured on the left is Brother Sosinski holding a Anthony T. Sosinski (WWII), Anthony J. Sosinski (Vietnam), picture of his father, Anthony T. Sosinski, in front of James N. Sosinski (Iraq), and Robert L. Sosinski (Iraq). The the monument. On the right are Brother Sosinski’s veterans in Brother Sosinski’s extended family are Benjamin sons, Robert Sosinski and James Sosinski. Sosinski (WWII), John Sosinski (Vietnam), William Solsky (WWII), John Spaziani (WWII), Joseph Looney Jr. (WWII), Charles Lapinsky (WWII), Vernon Hansen (pre-WWII), and Al Hansen (Vietnam). You must be very proud of your family, Brother Sosinski. We are grateful for your and your family’s service and sacrifice.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Local 469 Member is Inducted into High School Hall of Fame
On December 17, 2019, Bob Conner, a 50-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 469, Phoenix, AZ, was inducted into the Phoenix Union High School District Sports Hall of Fame for his years of service as a mentor and leader, and for his outstanding high school athletic career. Brother Conner lettered three times in football and baseball, and once in wrestling. Brother Conner was the 1962 All-State End and played on two state championship baseball teams. After high school, Brother Conner attended Phoenix College, where he played football and baseball, and eventually accepted a football scholarship to the University of Arizona. When Brother Conner retired from football, he went to work with his father and became a member of Local 469. He served as a Business Agent for two terms—one under Ray Brooks and the other under Benny Davies. He said both were a pleasure to work for. Brother Conner is469 pictured Brother Conner moved to Prescott, AZ, after he retired and continued to be involved in holding his award for his rodeo and horse racing. He competed in team roping and bred thoroughbred horses. induction into the Phoenix Congratulations, Brother Conner, on your induction into your high school’s sports hall Union High School District of fame. You should be proud! We wish you continued success in your retirement. Sports Hall of Fame.
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UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 39 LOCAL REPORTS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Local 597 Journeyman Shows His Drawing Skills
Journeyman Mike Venturelli Jr. of Pipefitters Local 597, Chicago, IL, shows off his draw- ing skills. Pictured is the drawing Brother Venturelli created of a UA member welding. What a fabulous drawing, Brother Venturelli. Keep showing off your skills! 597 597
Local 597 Retiree’s Grandson Becomes Apprentice
Warren Stidolph, a retired 51-year member of Pipefitters Local 597, Chicago, IL, is very proud of his grandson, Michael Yniguez, who recently finished 11 weeks of training and school at the Local 597 Training Center. Michael is now a first-year apprentice and ready to go to a contractor and Brother Stidolph is start his new life journey. pictured with his grandson, Brother Congratulations on becoming a first-year apprentice, and welcome to the Yniguez. UA, Brother Yniguez!
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Local 777 Member’s Grandson Earns Eagle Scout Rank
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 777, State of Connecticut, 51-year member John Spata proudly announces that his grandson, Kaleb G. Morin, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in July of 2019. Kaleb, who is a senior at The Woodstock Academy, is planning on studying computer science in the fall. For his project, Kaleb oversaw the planning and installation of a garden, with a goal of ac- centing and enlivening the street view of the grounds of East Woodstock Congregational Church, of which he is a member. During Kaleb’s scouting career, he was his troop’s Leave No Trace outdoor ethics guide and a patrol leader. He participated in the Boy Scouts of America National Youth Leadership Training program and became a member of the Order of the Arrow. Eagle Scouts must earn 21 badges to achieve the rank, but Kaleb went above and be- yond, earning 62 total merit badges. On his journey to Eagle Scout, Kaleb hiked more than 190 miles, camped 126 nights, and—not including his Eagle project hours—volunteered more than 200 hours within his community. Congratulations, Kaleb. Way to go above and beyond! We wish you all the best.
777 Brother Spata is pictured with his grandson, Kaleb Morin, at the church where Kaleb completed his Eagle Scout project.
40 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 LOCAL REPORTS
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Happy 90th Birthday, Brother Al Braithwaite
Brother Al Braithwaite is a retired U.S. Marine and a lifetime member of Steamfitters Local 449, Pittsburgh, PA. Brother Braithwaite recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends, including three generations of Local 449 steamfitters. Pictured seated from left to right are Bob Braithwaite (retired), Al Braithwaite (retired), and David Gross (retired). Standing from left to right are James Pavlic (active), Robert Werner (retired), Sean Braithwaite (active), and Andy Hines (active). Not pictured are Brother Braithwaite’s two deceased sons who were also proud members of Local 449, Brothers Michael Braithwaite and Tom Braithwaite. Brother Braithwaite’s family said they are not sure if he is prouder of being a U.S. Marine or a Local 449 steamfitter. Congratulations, Brother Braithwaite, for your dedication and service to both our country and to Steamfitters Local 449. 449 SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Local 322 Retiree’s Grandson Receives Eagle Scout Award
Michel Gauthier, a retired member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 322, Southern New Jersey, is very proud of his grandson, Connor Golightly, who recently received his Eagle Scout award. Congratulations, Connor, on receiving your award!
Brother Michel Gauthier is pictured with his grandson, Connor. 322 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Local 440 Life Member’s Grandson Receives Eagle Scout Award
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 440, Indianapolis, IN, life member Gary Summers’ grandson, Jacob Parton, recently received his Eagle Scout award. Jacob, congratulations on achieving the Eagle Scout rank. We wish you con- tinued success.
Brother Summers and his grandson, 440 Jacob, are pictured. UNION PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS, SPRINKLERFITTERS, STEAMFITTERS AND SERVICE TECHS 41 BURIAL EXPENSE BENEFITS PAID IN AUGUST 2020
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BENEFITS PAID
NAME AGE L.U. AMT. TO WHOM PAID NAME AGE L.U. AMT. TO WHOM PAID
Cole, Cecil L. 87 198 216.09 Pettifield, Georgetta Kuykendall, M. L. 81 412 2500.00 Kuykendall, Patricia Cole, Cecil L. 87 198 216.12 Cole, Michael Merrill, Thomas T. 90 412 2500.00 Gill First National Funeral Home Cole, Cecil L. 87 198 1851.70 Cole, David Heimbach, William H. 73 420 2500.00 Heimbach, Barbara Pesson, Roland 68 198 2500.00 Pesson, Monica Wells, Charles J. 68 420 2500.00 Wells, Maryann Rayborn, Billy B. 87 198 2500.00 Rayborn, Gloria Allen, Benne J. 82 430 2500.00 Allen, Dixie Anderson, W. B. 98 208 2500.00 Jones, Carolyn Elliott, Robert L. 64 430 2500.00 Trout Funeral Home & Crematory Atencio, Fred M. 90 208 2500.00 Atencio, Donna Huff, Bill W. 60 430 2500.00 Huff, Ethan Solano, Henry E. 70 208 351.96 Solano, Candance Nunnallee, Lance W. 51 430 2500.00 Stumpff Funeral Homes & Solano, Henry E. 70 208 2148.04 Solano, Amber Crematory Ashcraft, David L. 76 211 2500.00 Ashcraft, Mary Lee Snelson, David 76 430 2500.00 Snelson, Florence Childress, Marvin A. 73 211 2500.00 Childress, Joyce Solomon, Henry W. 84 430 2500.00 Dawson, Robert Danford, Doyle G. 74 211 2500.00 Danford, Sharon Barber, John T. 90 440 2500.00 Wethington, Cindy Mann, Tommy J. 72 211 2500.00 Mann, Jr., Tommy Blankenship, Cecil E. 86 440 833.33 Blankenship, Mike Anderson, Charles 76 230 2500.00 Anderson, Lelanie Blankenship, Cecil E. 86 440 833.34 Blankenship, Janet Thomas, Donald F. 86 230 810.00 Thomas, Sugako Boyer, Garryl W. 71 440 2500.00 Boyer, Virginia Thomas, Donald F. 86 230 1690.00 Davis, Phillip Carden, William J. 74 440 2500.00 Murray-Weaver Funeral Homes, Inc. Dooley, George E. 84 250 2500.00 Dooley, Marlene Clarkson, Charles R. 81 440 2500.00 Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home Gibson, Leslie R. 93 250 2500.00 Gibson, Sharon Goar, Richard L. 87 440 2500.00 Stout, David McCloskey, Neil J. 69 250 2500.00 Zellers, Shirley Huntzinger, Wayne N. 74 440 2500.00 Huntzinger, Deborah Rhodes, Joe P. 75 250 2500.00 Rhodes, Carol Northard, James F. 67 440 2500.00 Northard, Pamela Streilein, Ernest 92 254 2500.00 Streilein, Valerie Ball, James E. 85 441 602.50 Ball, Christopher May, Brian M. 35 274 2500.00 Galante Funeral Home Ball, James E. 85 441 602.50 Larue, Heather Perna, Arthur C. 64 274 2500.00 Perna, Sandra Ball, James E. 85 441 1295.00 Legacy Funeral Services Bockrath, Mark K. 49 286 2500.00 McKinney, Meredith Robison, Richard D. 76 441 2500.00 Robison, Belinda Adams, Stanley L. 88 290 2500.00 Estrella, Diane Luke, Scott A. 60 442 2500.00 Luke, Brad Barker, Jack M. 82 290 2500.00 McCleary, Elizabeth Phillips, Richard J. 68 442 2500.00 Phillips, Christine Johnson, Ronald D. 64 290 2500.00 Johnson, Stewart Ring, Dennis 73 442 2500.00 Ring, Nancy Mongue, Robert W. 70 290 2500.00 Mongue, Elizabeth Salazar, Peter J. 71 442 2500.00 Salazar, Aurora Rosenwald, Carl G. 79 295 2500.00 Rosenwald, Carol Williams, Charles E. 86 442 2500.00 Williams, Janel Dahlberg, Jeff M. 64 300 2500.00 Dahlberg, Kay Glavin, Dale P. 84 449 2500.00 Glavin, Jr., Dale King, John C. 66 300 2500.00 King, Dawn Porter, Norman S. 55 469 2500.00 Porter, Corry Johnston, Robert W. 63 324 2500.00 Johnston, Paul Holliday, Erving P. 80 475 2500.00 Ellison, Hazel Leblanc, Lionel 93 325 2500.00 Leblanc, Betty-Ann Linder, George L. 63 475 2500.00 Linder, Sharon Tobin, Lewis 74 325 2500.00 The Estate of Lewis Tobin Pierce, Robert F. 74 475 2500.00 The Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home Freeman, Donald P. 70 333 2500.00 Girrbach Funeral Home Scott, John E. 72 475 2500.00 Scott, Deborah Hughes, Harold C. 95 342 920.82 Shelby, Janice Vreeland, John A. 69 475 2500.00 Calhoun, Nadene Hughes, Harold C. 95 342 1579.18 Harold C. Hughes Revocable Trust Blyschak, Jerald M. 50 483 321.75 Blyschak, Kimberly Perez, Frank 33 342 2500.00 Perez, Francisco Blyschak, Jerald M. 50 483 2178.25 Blyschak, Dianna Shattuck, James A. 83 342 2500.00 Shattuck, Joan Mange, Samuel 91 483 2500.00 The Estate of Samuel Mange Minix, Rex L. 89 343 2500.00 Minix, Judy Stewart, John M. 86 484 2500.00 Okraszewski, Jonathan Reese, Philip G. 79 343 2500.00 Reese, Alice Thomason, Robert M. 81 486 2500.00 Thomason, Vergonda Romanek, Cecil L. 85 353 2500.00 Romanek, Michael Fougere, Richard W. 70 488 2500.00 Taylor, Karen Muth, Allen R. 76 354 2500.00 Muth, Mary Jane Mannette, Stephen T. 65 488 2500.00 Mannette, Randy Follick, Todd M. 52 364 2500.00 Follick, Amy Morin, Real J. 70 488 2500.00 Morin, Kevin Dafoe, Lionel W. 100 370 2500.00 Dafoe, Marjorie Mercer, Jerry B. 63 495 2500.00 Reasner Funeral Home, LLC. Gallant, Alexandre 77 370 2500.00 Pizzimenti, Darlene Chism, Herbert W. 60 502 2500.00 Chism, Nina Ferrar, Robert C. 86 373 2500.00 Ferrar, Robert J. Flint, Barry 60 502 2500.00 Vladimirovs, Laura Bergen, Robert L. 89 392 2500.00 Bergen, Janet Winders, Lyman L. 89 502 2500.00 Winders, Christopher Blom, Donald J. 84 392 2500.00 Blom, Mildred Floyd, Micheal C. 73 520 583.00 Floyd, Jr., Micheal Bohart, Edward J. 68 392 2500.00 Bohart, Roberta Floyd, Micheal C. 73 520 1917.00 Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home Faulkner, Allen D. 69 392 2500.00 The Estate of Allen D. Faulkner Martin, Glenn C. 82 520 2500.00 Martin, Sara Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 330.53 Hauser, Robert L. Tallman, Alvin L. 91 520 2500.00 Tallman, Belva Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 330.54 Hauser, Christopher S. Walton, William W. 70 520 2500.00 Walton, June Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 330.54 Hauser, Pat S. Wasielewski, Norman J. 90 520 2500.00 Wasielewski-Snyder, Marie Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 330.54 Hauser, Richard L. Dewees, Billy V. 85 521 2500.00 Merritt, Marie Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 330.54 Hauser, Steven B. Clark, Mike J. 75 527 2500.00 Thompson, Janna Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 330.54 McKnight, Teresa L. Inverarity, Murray D. 87 527 2500.00 Inverarity, Shirley Hauser, Robert E. 80 392 516.77 Kennedy, Virginia M. Davis, James H. 69 533 2500.00 Davis, Phebe Young, Gregory J. 64 392 2500.00 Young, Trischa Remington, Harry T. 74 533 2500.00 Remington, Charlotta Avery, Douglas F. 74 393 2500.00 The Douglas F. Avery Trust Shelton, John V. 80 533 2500.00 Welsh, Ann DeAmicis, Jean A. 90 393 2500.00 Jean DeAmicis Survivor's Trust Fennessey, Harold J. 91 537 1250.00 Croury, Jane Erickson, Orlin L. 96 393 2500.00 Erickson's Survivor's Trust Fennessey, Harold J. 91 537 1250.00 Fennessey, Patricia Hermesky, Robert F. 65 393 2500.00 Hermesky, Elise Garner, James G. 83 537 2500.00 Garner, Maureen Stephens, Robert H. 80 393 2500.00 Stephens, Gillian Johnson, George E. 77 537 2500.00 Johnson, Derek Nash, William G. 46 398 2500.00 Nash, William R Lally, Arthur F. 74 537 2500.00 Collins, Krista Moynagh, Andrew J. 76 403 768.00 Moynagh, Todd Papa, John R. 90 537 2500.00 Papa, Loretta Moynagh, Andrew J. 76 403 1732.00 Moynagh, Tim Bare, Orville E. 92 538 833.33 Bare, Brittanay Brown, Edwin W. 45 412 2500.00 Brown, Deborah Bare, Orville E. 92 538 833.33 Bare, Jimmy Cole, Kenneth E. 63 412 2500.00 Cole, Peggy Bare, Orville E. 92 538 833.34 Bare, Crystal
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BENEFITS PAID
NAME AGE L.U. AMT. TO WHOM PAID NAME AGE L.U. AMT. TO WHOM PAID
Bowers, Philip Z. 91 539 2500.00 Childers, Nancy Caffrey, Thomas J. 81 638 2500.00 Caffrey, Robert Fetsch, Andrew 42 539 2500.00 Fetsch, Nikki Curran, Patrick M. 72 638 2500.00 Curran, Nora Podgorski, Joseph F. 70 539 2500.00 Podgorski, Cleone Geisel, Edward 81 638 2500.00 Geisel, Dorothy Brooks, Roland H. 86 548 2500.00 Allen, Denise Goggans, Kenneth C. 49 638 2500.00 Goggans, Stephanie Bunting, Glen F. 96 562 2500.00 Bunting, Helen Harris, Keith 67 638 2500.00 Harris, Ernestine Fleer, Kenneth 90 562 2500.00 Fleer, Laverne Hernandez, John 63 638 2500.00 Hernandez, Mary Ellen Kilcullen, Bernard J. 78 562 2500.00 Kilcullen, Barbara Lloyd, Edgar G. 88 638 2500.00 Lloyd, Steven Perkins, James L. 73 565 2500.00 Perkins, Jr., James McCann, Thomas J. 88 638 2500.00 McCann, Joan Moran, Alvan B. 86 568 2500.00 Albertson, Florine Murray, John G. 91 638 2500.00 Edelmann, Marie Borchert, Jerry D. 73 572 2500.00 Borchert, Christine Nelson, Thomas E. 97 638 2500.00 Romano, Stefanie Hamilton, Jerry W. 76 572 2500.00 Hamilton, Paulette Powell, Timothy P. 60 638 2500.00 Powell, Jeanne Page, Ronald L. 58 572 2500.00 Page, Melissa May Shea, William F. 40 638 2500.00 Shea, William Young, Jerry T. 77 572 1250.00 Boyd, Janet Valenzisi, Joseph V. 38 638 2500.00 Valenzisi, Salvatore Young, Jerry T. 77 572 1250.00 Young, Jeffery West, Richard E. 68 638 2500.00 West, Theresa Hayton, Jack E. 91 577 2500.00 Hayton, Donna Coleman, Robert H. 71 653 2500.00 Coleman, Robert Patrick, Berlin 93 577 2500.00 Patrick, Donnie Ryan, Patrick W. 75 663 2500.00 Ryan, Louise Coon, Jacob B. 95 582 833.33 Murphy, Mary L. Eaglen, Richard L. 85 669 2500.00 Eaglen, Leanne Coon, Jacob B. 95 582 833.33 Wright, Patricia R. Hayden, James T. 91 669 2500.00 Hayden, Dorothy Coon, Jacob B. 95 582 833.34 Coon, Jeffery B. Holland, John L. 80 669 2500.00 Krueger, Carl Dombrovskis, Viktors C. 94 582 2500.00 Dombrovskis, Helen B. Jones, Raymond 84 669 2500.00 Ramsey, Frances Johnston, Loy F. 89 582 2500.00 Garcia, Jill King, Robert J. 92 669 2500.00 King, Dori Bird, Robert E. 79 597 2500.00 Bird, Paulette Lynds, Wilson J. 57 669 2500.00 Lynds, Troy Blaha, John F. 86 597 2500.00 Blaha, Diane Rushing, Charles W. 81 669 2500.00 Rushing, Bernice Blake, John R. 95 597 2500.00 O'Connell, Patricia Siefert, Paul F. 77 669 2500.00 Siefert, Elizabeth Bond, Aubrey B. 83 597 2500.00 Bond, Starla Ward, Terrence L. 44 669 2500.00 Ward, Gina Brooks, Julius L. 73 597 2500.00 Brooks, Susan Waterman, Ryan S. 33 669 2500.00 Waterman, Marie Brown, Felton 91 597 623.04 Abramowicz, Linda Yole, James S. 69 669 2500.00 Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. Brown, Felton 91 597 1876.96 Gonser, Donna Patinio, Alfred 61 675 778.61 Patinio, Bernadette Chiusolo, Nick V. 82 597 2500.00 Barca, Luann Patinio, Alfred 61 675 1721.39 Patinio, Kylie Emmerich, Robert F. 94 597 2500.00 Jeske, Timothy Brown, Vincent D. 81 690 2500.00 Marcinkowski, Linda Fadlevic, Thomas J. 84 597 172.36 Frances, Elizabeth Dwyer, Timothy J. 65 690 2500.00 Dwyer, Margaret Fadlevic, Thomas J. 84 597 172.36 Steinhilber, Linda Toro, James 71 690 2500.00 Johnson, Gina Fadlevic, Thomas J. 84 597 172.36 Welbourne, Diane Warren, Albert I. 95 716 2500.00 Warren, Joseph Fadlevic, Thomas J. 84 597 1982.92 Fadlevic, Michael Burggraf, James 73 719 2500.00 Burggraf, Christine Garrard, Charles T. 82 597 2500.00 Garrard, Barbara Jacobs, Jonathan 36 725 2500.00 Jacobs, Robert Hill, Leroy S. 80 597 2500.00 Hill, Beverly McConnell, Herbert R. 87 725 1250.00 McConnell, Roy Hoover, Joseph W. 84 597 2500.00 Hoover, Barbara McConnell, Herbert R. 87 725 1250.00 Tyler, Lorrie Kazmierczak, John A. 75 597 2500.00 Kazmierczak, Tom Turner, James T. 68 725 2500.00 Vargas, Sara La Banca, Frank J. 89 597 2500.00 La Banca, Donna Ward, T. L. 75 725 2500.00 Ward, Bebe G. Lakan, Michael G. 66 597 2500.00 Lakan, Laura Murray, Hillard E. 87 760 2500.00 Murray, Timothy Linkiewicz, Michael D. 52 597 2500.00 Linkiewicz, Diana Smith, James F. 63 760 2500.00 Smith, Pamela Madonia, Edward 71 597 2500.00 Madonia, Edward Fink, Johnnie 92 761 2500.00 Fink, Deborah McCartin, Richard J. 81 597 2500.00 McCartin, Andrew Fink, Johnnie 92 761 2500.00 Fink, Deborah McInnis, Gary 62 597 2500.00 McInnis, Tyler Johnson, Gordon V. 97 777 2500.00 Matey, Barbara Milashus, Robert 68 597 2500.00 Milashus, Sharon Melvin, Robert K. 84 777 2500.00 Melvin, Mark Pedota, Patrick 71 597 2500.00 Pedota, Celeste Prisco, Richard C. 64 777 2500.00 Ace Service Co, Inc. Pelech, Stanley A. 91 597 2500.00 Pelech, Judith Barham, J. W. 94 798 2500.00 Smith, Martha Restivo, Anthony J. 88 597 2500.00 Tierhold, Gina Besneatte, Harvey J. 72 798 2500.00 Martinez, Christine Revere, John D. 74 597 2500.00 Revere, Brian Coleman, David L. 46 798 2500.00 McDonnell, Kimberly Siefert, Raymond F. 89 597 2500.00 Siefert, Irene Garner, Huey P. 84 798 2500.00 Frazier, Vivian Sigler, Richard J. 67 597 2500.00 Sigler, Teresa Kisner, George R. 76 798 75.70 Kisner, Rhonda Sturgeon, Glenn M. 75 597 2500.00 Sturgeon, Elizabeth Ann Kisner, George R. 76 798 2424.30 Kisner, Donald Uchida, Terrell M. 73 597 2500.00 Uchida, Linda Lavender, Richard W. 63 798 1147.00 Lavender, Sherry Ann Wachholder, Bruce J. 71 597 2500.00 Prindle, Robert Lavender, Richard W. 63 798 1353.00 Lavender, John Heiss, Joseph A. 90 601 2500.00 Heiss, William Pope, Gary S. 69 798 2500.00 Pope, Colbert Stasiak, James J. 52 601 2500.00 Busack, Amanda Riddle, Sherman F. 79 798 2500.00 Riddle, Sherman Julian Dean, Carl K. 78 602 2500.00 Dean, Kitty Spencer, James A. 80 798 2500.00 Spencer, Carole Langford, Ronald W. 72 602 2500.00 Langford, Laura Young, William J. 69 798 771.56 Strode Funeral Home McDonough, Timothy C. 71 602 2500.00 McDonough, Shannon Young, William J. 69 798 1728.44 Young, Lavena Knouse, Richard M. 78 630 2500.00 Knouse, Iva Bratcher, Earl 89 803 2500.00 Milton, Robyn Dew, John W. 73 636 2500.00 Pomeroy Funeral Home Gabriel, John 89 81 2500.00 Dowdle Funeral Home Larkin, James T. 80 636 2500.00 Larkin, Carol Lavery, David J. 83 81 2500.00 O'Connor, Denise Moore, Donald W. 71 636 2500.00 Moore, Melissa Rankine, Vivian 89 636 2500.00 Beta Capital Corp Total Amount: $886,666.67 Schirrick, Allen J. 52 636 2500.00 Schmidt, Lisa Boho, Stanislan 64 638 2500.00 Boho, Zofia Brazzier, Rawle 80 638 2500.00 Brazzier, Josephine Brooks, Raphael G. 87 638 2500.00 Brooks, Rose Byrnes, James J. 82 638 2500.00 Friscia, Anne Marie
44 THE UNITED ASSOCIATION JOURNAL • DECEMBER 2020 THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 400, Appleton, WI, retiree Tim Tabbert bagged this nice 10-point buck during the Wisconsin archery season at his property in Green Lake County. The buck dressed out at over 200 lbs. Brother Tabbert had a little trouble initially finding his buck, so he had to call in his expert tracking team of grandchildren to help! Congratulations, Brother Tabbert. Brother Nick Chomin, a third-year apprentice out of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 9, Central NJ, went fishing with several friends and his six-year-old daughter, Scarlett, at a lake in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Brother Chomin proudly shows off Scarlett’s “Catch of the Day,” a four-lb. smallmouth bass. Looks like Scarlett showed the guys who the best fisherman was that day.
Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638, New York City and Long Island, NY, retired 52-year mem- ber Brother Paul Gregory Sr. shows off the eight-lb. barracuda he caught off shore near his home in Palm City, FL. Brother Gregory reports the fish was taken on one of his hand-tied flies.
Brother Frank Phillips, a 50-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 179, Regina, SK, shows off his catch of the day, a northern pike weighing in at approximately 22 lbs. Brother Phillips caught the pike while ice fishing in Last Mountain Lake, SK, this past winter. Plumbers Local 17, Memphis, TN, member Brother Jacob Steen reports he caught this beautiful 52.8-lb. flathead catfish on the Tennessee River. Caught with a jug, the catfish took three hours to land, because it would drag the jug it was hooked on under Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 403, San Luis the water, disappearing for minutes at a time, and then popping Obispo, CA, welders Larry Heschke (left) and Vince up hundreds of feet away. Brother Steen ended up having to Soto (right) caught these German brown trout wrestle the catfish into the boat barehanded since it wouldn’t fit while trolling with lures behind shiners made in the dip net. from three-inch copper pipe in Florence Lake in the eastern Sierra Mountains, CA.
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