THETHE BUILDINGBUILDING TRADESMANTRADESMAN Official Publication of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council

VOL. 69, NO. 20 Since 1952 • Serving the highly skilled men and women in Michigan’s building trade unions 65 Cents October 2, 2020

By Marty Mulcahy workers’ wages. ABC-Michigan Editor ‘You can’t ignore the record’ “Of course we in the build- SHORT LANSING – It’s election sea- GOP rarely aligns with unions ing trades and the rest of orga- checks in with son, and the question is fre- nized labor want to support more quently asked of union represen- But there are several good labor are, unfortunately, a very Republican candidates, whether CUTS tatives and in letters and phone replies to that question, with the rare breed. Only a handful of Re- it’s for local city councils, county endorsements – calls to our office: why are unions most important being that labor publican candidates opposed commissioners or state represen- are always supporting Demo- unions, from the AFL-CIO down passage of Michigan’s right-to- tatives or senators, or lawmakers Judge quashes and of course, crats? to the leaders of the smallest lo- work law in 2012 and only a hand- in Congress,” said Patrick Devlin, In fact, nearly all of the cal unions, would like nothing ful supported Michigan’s Prevail- secretary-treasurer of the Michi- another NLRB rule they’re all union-endorsed candidates better than to endorse more Re- ing Wage Act, as the vast major- gan Building and Construction NEW YORK (PAI) – Mil- found in this edition on Page 4 publican lawmakers. But those ity of GOP lawmakers in the state Trades Council. “Our door is al- lions of workers potentially won have the letter “D” after their GOP candidates who are willing House and Senate voted to repeal ways open to them, and we reach – and the Trump regime lost in Republicans name. to support the goals of organized the law upholding construction (Continued on Page 3) court again – as a New York fed- eral judge tossed the Labor Department’s new, and nar- rower, “joint employer” rule. Though the Labor Depart- ment could contest U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Woods’ Election Day Tuesday, November 3 ruling in higher courts, it’s a vic- tory for millions of workers who Vote in the statewide suffer from rule by two employ- Michigan General Election. ers, such as a corporate head- quarters – think McDonald’s – For Building Trades Endorsements: See Page 4 and its local franchise-holder. The 18 state attorneys general who challenged it said low-in- Unions took a beating come workers in particular would win if Trump’s DOL lost. during eight years Trump’s Labor Department rule that Woods tossed “under- mines critical workplace protec- of Republican control tions for the country’s low-and By Marty Mulcahy 1965. Repeal passed 56-53 in the middle-income workers and Editor state House and 24-13 in the state could lead to increased wage LANSING – Control of all le- Senate. All of the Democrats in AT WORK ON A LIFT installing an over in the FCA Mack Avenue paint shop in Detroit is Antonio theft and other labor law viola- vers of Michigan’s government - both the House and Senate voted tions,” said the leader of the Ramirez of Sheet Metal Workers Local 292. He’s employed by Giffin. the state Senate, House and against repeal, with 11 Republi- AGs, New York’s Letitia James. governor’s office – were held for can lawmakers joining the Dems The court overturned a Labor eight straight years up to the end in the House and four Republi- Department rule that separated Trades transform FCA Mack of 2018 by Republican lawmakers. cans voting with the Dems in the a local franchise from its parent For organized labor, it was Senate. company when workers file le- easily the worst stretch of time in •Various studies show the re- gal actions against their em- complex for new Jeep vehicles the state’s history. Michigan’s peal is virtually certain to drive ployer for breaking labor laws. By Marty Mulcahy, Editor workforce unionization rate fall down wages. A study released in It effectively limited liability for DETROIT – Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s (FCA) Mack Avenue Engine Complex has been the site from 17.5 percent in 2011 (the year 2018 by the Midwest Economic parent companies. An Obama- of automotive-manufacturing for more than a century. That legacy is in the process of being ex- before the GOP adopted Policy Institute found that after era NLRB ruling said both the tended. Michigan’s right-to-work laws) to Indiana repealed its prevailing parent and the local franchise Building trades union workers have been at the complex along Mack Avenue and St. Jean on the 14.5 percent in 2018, but that’s wage law in 2015, construction were liable. city’s east side for nearly 18 months, transforming the site to build an all-new, three-row, full-size Jeep only a symptom of the hits that wages fell by an average of 8.5 The decision continues SUV and the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, as just kept coming while the GOP percent, with the lowest-paid Trump’s losing streak in courts well as their electrified models. basically adopted its entire wish- workers seeing their paychecks on federal rules. As of Sept. 14, A bevy of contractors continue working at the site, list of anti-union legislation. drop by 15 percent. a New York University Law led by Walbridge-Aristeo Joint Venture, as well as Following are some of the la- Research by the Economic School analysis shows, state Barton Malow, with Giffin the prime contractor for the bor union lowlights that emerged Policy Institute finds that con- attorneys general, public inter- site’s massive paint shop installation. Following city from that eight-year stretch, which struction worker wages generally est groups and others have chal- and state approval of the project in May 2019, con- was halted in November 2018 when drop about 10 percent in states lenged 132 Trump rules. Virtu- struction began in earnest to transform two existing Democrat Gretchen Whitmer and where prevailing wage law are re- ally all were rollbacks or cancel- buildings at the site, Mack 1 and Mack II, and build a her veto power were voted into of- scinded. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, lations of rules protecting work- new paint shop to create an assembly plant to build the fice. These are few things to re- has said she would actively sup- ers, consumers and the environ- new Jeep products. Because of the work of thousands member when you go to the polls port prevailing wage reinstatement. ment. The groups’ record is 111 of contractors and trades – more than 3,000 on site at on Nov. 3. •The failed prevailing wage wins against Trump and 21 the peak of the project – the first vehicle will roll off the •Any discussion of building repeal drive in 2015 and the suc- losses. line from the new plant in the first quarter of 2021. trades endorsements in Michigan cessful petition and legislative “This is an important win “We’re doing very well,” said Ben Monacelli, se- can start and end with one issue: action to repeal in 2018 were both for workers,” said Heidi nior manager of new manufacturing building construc- the repeal in June 2018 of the multi-million efforts funded by the Shierholz, Policy Director of the tion for FCA. “There has been a tight, compressed Michigan Prevailing Wage Act of (Continued on Page 3) Economic Policy Institute and schedule to do the work. We’re going to be launching DOL’s chief economist during a vehicle in less than two years from the time we started, Gallup poll: public mostly the Democratic Obama admin- and that’s really amazing, especially when you con- istration. In a friend of the court sider we’ve had to deal with COVID.” brief, EPI estimated “the rule FCA announced in February 2019 that it is in- hits ‘like’ button for unions would cost workers more than vesting $1.6 billion to convert the two former engine By Megan Brenan negative impact on the public’s $1 billion annually by increas- plants and build a new paint shop, part of an overall WORKING ON A PAINT LINE at the FCA Gallup Organization view of unions, as it is little ing wage theft (by employers) $4.5 billion investment in upgrades to also add pro- Mack Avenue plant are (on the lift) Ed WASHINGTON, D.C. – As changed from last year’s reading. and by incentivizing workplace duction at five existing Michigan plants. The renova- Hyvonen of Pipe Fitters 636 and Art economic conditions in the U.S. Americans’ support for fissuring.” tions and expansions will create about 6,500 new jobs Laginess of Plumbers Local 98. They’re remain tenuous, Americans’ 65 unions is politically polarized, as –Mark Gruenberg, Press (Continued on Page 2) employed by John E. Green. percent approval of labor unions it has been since 2001, when Associates is once again the highest it has Gallup began tracking the mea- been since 2003. sure annually. Democrats’ current Time to get your Public support for labor 83 percent approval of labor absentee ballots unions has been generally rising unions is the highest on record since hitting its lowest point of since then. At the same time, 45 Michigan voters who want 48 percent in 2009, during the percent of Republicans and 64 to avoid lines on Election Day Great Recession. percent of independents approve can vote starting... now. Gallup’s initial reading of the of unions. After no-reason absentee public’s support for labor unions In 2009, 66 percent of Demo- voting was approved by the was 72 percent in 1936, at the ad- crats, 29 percent of Republicans state’s voters in 2018, the bal- vent of the modern U.S. organized and 44 percent of independents lots once received and filled out labor movement, and approval viewed labor unions favorably. can be mailed or dropped off at peaked at 75 percent in 1953 and Since the Great Recession, union local city and township clerk’s 1957. The lowest ratings to date approval has recovered among all offices or left in approved have been recorded during par- three major party groups. dropboxes. ticularly weak economic times. Americans’ reported member- Clerks began mailing the This includes the late 1970s and ship in a labor union remains simi- absentee ballots starting Sept. early to mid-1980s – when sup- lar to recent years, with 10 per- 24. port fell below 60 percent for the cent saying they are a union mem- Credit given to first time – and 2009 through 2012, ber. Overall, 16 percent say there when it hovered around 50 per- is a union member in their house- Elevator Services cent. hold. In our Sept. 18 edition, While the latest reading, Americans’ approval of labor credit should have been given from a July 30-Aug. 12 poll, comes unions has been consistently to Elevator Services, Inc. for INSTALLING A PULL-OFF BOX in the new FCA Mack Avenue paint shop in Detroit is Sonya Hulett at a time of severe economic up- high for several years and has helping to access a residen- of IBEW Local 58. She’s employed by Conti Electric. heaval, this has so far not had a more than recovered from low tial stair lift for an Elevator Con- points around the Great Reces- structors Local 36 veteran. sion. Even as the U.S. grapples Mixed messages for state of the U.S. construction industry with the coronavirus pandemic Quotable Michigan’s construction in- small gain in construction em- and a more recent survey it pro- were seen in all three major build- and the resulting economic crisis, dustry is returning to normal af- ployment between July and Au- duced in August. “The share of ing sectors: nonresidential build- which includes record-high unem- “Have you ever stopped to ter a sugar high of activity this gust 2020. The information comes contractors that reported post- ing; residential building, and ployment, support for unions re- ponder the amount of blood spring related to pent-up demand from a Sept. 18 analysis by the poned or canceled projects nearly nonbuilding construction all saw mains strong. spilt, the volume of tears shed, after six weeks of industry shut- Associated General Contractors doubled while the share who re- significant jumps. Previous Gallup data have the degree of pain and anguish down resulting from the COVID- America of new construction ported winning new or expanded But... for the 12 months end- found that while Americans endured, the number of noble 19 pandemic. numbers issued by the federal work dropped nearly in half.” ing August 2020, total construc- largely think unions help their men and women lost in battle And around the nation, that Bureau of Labor Statistics. Contrast that with an analy- tion starts, Dodge reported, de- own workers, they are less in- so that we as individuals might version of normal is generally “The ongoing pandemic is sis released Sept. 16 from Dodge clined 6 percent from the 12 clined to say they are helpful to have a say in governing our mixed, depending on whether you prompting ever more private Data and Analytics, which had months ending August 2019. The the U.S. economy overall. As country? Honor the lives sac- look at “construction employ- owners, developers, and public some short-term good news, re- Dodge Index for U.S. construc- such, support for unions has been rificed for your freedoms. ment” or “construction starts.” agencies to delay and cancel vealing that total U.S. construc- tion was down 8 percent com- weaker during challenging eco- Vote.” We’ll start with some good projects,” said Ken Simonson, the tion starts rose 19 percent in Au- pared to a year earlier and 6 per- nomic times. -Richelle E. Goodrich news: Michigan (+800 jobs) was AGC’s chief economist, citing the gust to a seasonally adjusted an- cent lower than its pre-pandemic Americans’ continued high (1968-) one of only 19 states that saw a association’s mid-June survey nual rate of $793.3 billion. Gains (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN October 2, 2020 Trades transform Mack complex (Continued from Page 1) was changed to the Mack Av- 3.6-, 3.2- and 3.0-liter engines. sembly plants to be located com- Viewpoints across the state, with 5,000 of enue Stamping Plant. The plant Engine production moved to the pletely within the city limits of those in the city of Detroit. was converted into the original Dundee Engine Plant in late 2019 Detroit. At the time of the announce- Dodge Viper Assembly plant in and now Mack 1 is being con- Monacelli said building an Iron Workers for Biden ment, FCA Chief Executive Of- 1992. Viper production was verted to general assembly. The assembly plant of this size in a The Iron Workers need a president who will stand with us as ficer Mike Manley said: “Three moved a couple of miles north to Mack II facility, which has been major city, is “unheard of,” and we fight for our rights on the job, and that president is Joe Biden. years ago, FCA set a course to the Conner Avenue Assembly idled since 2012, is in the process challenging to do with a neigh- We’ve made this endorsement after a long process of sizing up grow our profitability based on plant in 1996 and Mack Avenue of being re-purposed as the body borhood nearby. He said the different campaigns based on who will be best for union iron- the strength of the Jeep and Ram Stamping plant was torn down. shop of the new plant. building trades were a “big help” workers. We judged each candidate on their record, strength brands by realigning our U.S. Two new Mack Avenue En- According to FCA, the re- in sheparding the project toward and commitment to working people, including President Trump. manufacturing operations. gine plants were constructed on born Mack facility would be the a green light from the city of De- The general executive council of our union met last year and Today’s announcement repre- the site, one opened in 1998 and first new assembly plant built in troit. directed our political team to find out members’ feelings about the sents the next step in that strat- the other in 2001. Combined, Mack the city of Detroit in nearly three “Among the trades, we ap- race. We have completed multiple rounds of national opinion sur- egy. It allows Jeep to enter two I and II have about 1.4 million decades. In 1991, Jefferson North preciate how everyone has come veys and focus groups of the membership using experienced poll- white space segments that offer square-feet of floor space, and the was the last new assembly plant together to follow protocols, sters and industry-leading techniques. We have also gathered opin- significant margin opportunities entire site sits on 110 acres. built in the city. When complete, work safely, and do what needs ions directly from members at local visits and on the internet. and will enable new electrified In recent years, the Mack I both Mack and Jefferson North to be done to launch the vehicle We saw a consistent result. A minority of ironworkers are Jeep products, including at least facility produced the Pentastar will be the only automotive as- on schedule,” Goedtel said. firmly committed to Trump, more so than previous Republican four plug-in hybrid vehicles and presidential contenders like Sen. John McCain and Gov. Mitt the flexibility to produce fully Romney. They are outnumbered by a much larger block of iron- battery-electric vehicles.” workers who want a change in administration. Another chunk As part of the announce- leans one way or the other but wants more information before ment, the Jefferson North Assem- deciding. bly Plant across Mack Avenue One message came up again and again from the member- will receive an investment of $900 ship: “I don’t want you to tell me who to vote for, I want you to million to retool and modernize tell me why a candidate deserves my vote.” We’ve taken this to the facility to build the Dodge heart, and throughout this campaign will lay out information on Durango and next-generation why your support matters. Jeep Grand Cherokee. I dispatched our political team to negotiate with major cam- Monacelli and FCA Building paigns and find the best deal for ironworkers. Over the last year, and Construction Group Project we found out who takes us seriously and who just gives us lip Manager Eric Goedtel said there service. We found out who is most focused on providing work are all manner of unknowns and to union ironworkers and protecting our rights on the job. added layers of engineering that After thorough vetting and research, we found that Biden must be taken into account in a has the broadest support amongst union ironworkers. His project that merges old structure favorability is a full 29 points higher than Donald Trump in our with new equipment. The process union. By committing to defend our jobs, retirement and rights as of rehabilitating Mack 1 required union members, Biden offered the strongest support for union 112 truss cuts and steel rein- ironworkers of any candidate. forcement of 553 trusses over a To secure good work and fair wages, our union sits down span of four months to allow for with contractors and negotiates the best possible agreements in the installation of a new con- WRAPPING PLUMBING in the upper reaches of the Fiat Chrysler Mack Avenue plant in Detroit is the interests of ironworkers. But it’s up to the members of our veyor system. The paint shop, Jamie Evans of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 25. He’s employed by R.L. Bondy. union whether they vote for the contract. It’s the same here: our which will be housed in new con- international worked with the campaigns to represent members’ struction, is supported by 299 interest, but how you vote is up to you. And after the election, new vertical steel columns. COVID fears never materialized at Mack project just like stewards and business agents hold contractors to our “The trades have been great It’s a daunting task: plan- the company has had positive Monacelli said. “They are used union agreements, our union will hold the winner accountable. to work with under a very tight ning, acquiring the land and es- cases across its manufacturing to wearing personal protection You won’t hear us echoing a bunch of outrageous Demo- schedule,” Goedtel said. “They sentially building an automobile operations, including at Mack and equipment. They wear their hard cratic talking points. Partisanship is so bad these days that some have done a lot of hard work to manufacturing site over more Jefferson North, but the health and hat, they wear their high-visibil- people will say the sky is orange if the other party says it’s blue. meet our deadlines.” than 2 million square feet of new safety protocols that have been ity vest, they wear safety Instead, we’ll stick to the jobs and labor rights issues that it’s our The new 800,000 square- or renovated space. put in place have worked to pre- glasses. Now we’ve added a duty as a union to champion. We’ll talk about how Biden will foot paint shop was built over the But that’s the job of a large vent the spread and transmission facemask to the list and asked defend union workers like us. We’ll also break down the many existing employee parking lot, team of Fiat Chrysler Automobile of the virus. Turns out, they said, people learn to social distance. attacks that Donald Trump has made against American workers, which meant closing St. Jean (FCA) workers and their con- that for construction workers, People learn how to stay safe and many of which don’t get covered in the press. Street to create new employee struction contractors, who had safety protocols for COVID aren’t most have adapted very well.” Joe Biden is one of us and will stand up for union ironworkers parking. Under the old lot, con- been working for nearly a year to that much different than what work- Added Goedtel: “We’re for- when he is president. You can help our union succeed in this elec- tractors found numerous founda- transform the Company’s Mack I ers are already used to. tunate to have an experienced tion by joining other ironworkers to knock doors, make calls and talk tions for an old stamping plant, and Mack II plants into a state- “COVID is a different mon- workforce that knows what it’s politics with your family. Whether we’re Republicans, Democrats, which expectedly, was anchored of-the-art assembly site. ster, yes, but dealing with it isn’t doing, and they’re people who or independents, in this election we need to stick together. by original, century-old indus- Then, along came the much different than what work- know how to keep themselves Eric Dean, General President trial-strength caissons. “It’s an COVID-19 pandemic in March, ers have dealt with in the past,” and each other safe.” Iron Workers International Union old site in an old city,” Monacelli which could have completely said. “The unknowns were a huge upended the project, throwing it To the Editor, concern. You never know what off schedule and putting thou- In the most recent Building Tradesman paper one finds that kinds of things you’re going to sands of building trades workers many craftworker unions as well as the AFL-CIO annointed Joe dig up.” out of work. The great news is, Biden to be president. According to FCA, what be- that never happened. COVID-19, The reason given is for his ability to “fight for wages and came the Mack Avenue Engine so far, has essentially had a nebu- benefits, while helping us win more work.” Why, one might ask, Complex was originally built in lous effect on the construction did these unions ever consider the things that he is against. Such 1916 by the Michigan Stamping of FCA’s new Mack plant. as the unborn right to live, or the sanctity of marriage between Co., and sold to Briggs Manu- “COVID has been a lot easier man and woman, borders for our country, legal immigration, sup- facturing in 1923. Briggs made on us than we originally thought porting our police and military, standing in defense of our Second bodies there for Plymouth and it would be,” said Ben Monacelli, Amendment, as well as our First Amendment. other nameplates. Chrysler Cor- FCA’s senior manager of new Regardless what your paper says that he is, Biden supports poration purchased the Mack manufacturing building con- our present energy policy but he has openly commented that Avenue plant and 11 other plants struction. “Originally we all fossil fuel and fracking are out and he supports some if not all of from Briggs in 1953, and the name thought it was going to be a a Green New Deal driven by a bartender congresswoman from nightmare, but things have gone New York. Plus he will usher in a social communist structure that more smoothly than we ever imag- will destroy even the construction industry, the very one that you The ined. and your paper claim to uphold. Just as the medical commu- This paper is a tool of the radical left and the articles that are Building nity has had to quickly develop permitted to be seen in this paper are the likes of Reich, Hightower, protocols and recommendations Rich Trumka and others reveal they are not for labor and equality Tradesman for preventing (and treating) but for power. ISSN-007-3717 COVID, FCA and its contractors TAKING THE WRAPS off ductwork at the FCA Mack Avenue project The old NAFTA was not good for America, it drove jobs to is the Official Publication of quickly came up with a plan to is Randy Nagle of Sheet Metal Workers Local 7. He’s employed by other countries and the unions wonder why the pensions are in the Michigan Building and keep the virus out of its plants Giffen. such bad shape. Construction Trades Council by implementing a comprehen- I am a retired construction union man and proud of it, but I am sive, multi-layered program of Patrick Devlin not proud of the way the unions back failed policies that have not health and safety protocols. worked for 60 years, and Biden has been part of that for the past Secretary-Treasurer Among them, workers now 47 years. Steve Claywell fill out a daily health screening Fred Bridge President questionnaire when they arrive Mio, Mich. at their jobsite to verify their The Building Tradesman welcomes your letters to the editor. wellness to report to work. After By mail: Building Tradesman Editor, an ID scan and a temperature 1640 Porter St. Detroit, MI 48216 check, they are allowed in the or, e-mail: [email protected] plant to go about their business. The Building Tradesman is Monacelli and FCA Building published bi-weekly (every and Construction Group Project other Friday) by the Michigan Manager Eric Goedtel said that Popping foreign pills Building and Construction Let’s talk pills. To treat ev- cal ingredients, the worldwide Trades Council, Detroit office. erything from allergies to heart pharmaceutical industry would 1640 Porter St., Detroit, MI problems, half of Americans take collapse.” 48216 a prescription medicine every What’s at work here is mind- Printed at Grand Blanc Printing, day, and nearly all of us reach for less globalization and deregula- a union shop the pill bottle on occasion. tion. Our politicians threw open Periodical mail postage paid It’s perfectly safe, though, the U.S. market to drug imports, at Detroit, MI and additional because the while also letting foreign manu- mailing offices. Food and facturers go uninspected and Drug Admin- unregulated. So, companies lo- POSTMASTER istration cated in China can cut corners send postage returns to: regulates the and undercut our own regulated The Building Tradesman ingredients pill makers. America’s last pro- 1640 Porter St. that go into ducer of penicillin’s ingredients, Detroit, MI 48216 those medici- for example, shut down in 2004, Phone: (313) 961-3800 nal com- leaving us dependent on China. Fax: (313) 961-2467 pounds, FDA – our supposed watch- Union members with address right? Yes – assuming they’re dog – doesn’t even know where changes are asked to contact produced in the USA. a drug’s ingredients come from. their local union. Uh, aren’t they? Why? Because drug companies Mostly, no. Take antibiotics. say they don’t like to reveal their Editor/Photographer The New York Times reports that sources – so they don’t. The Marty Mulcahy ingredients for the majority of Times found that one federal da- E-mail: these bacteria fighters are “now tabase lists the existence of buildingtradesman@ made almost exclusively in China about 3,000 foreign drug plants ameritech.net and India,” as are the compo- that ship to the US, while another Advertising Director nents of dozens of other major lists 6,800. No one knows which drugs. Unbeknownst to most is correct, if either. Joe Hoshaw Americans (and to our doctors), This is ridiculous. For the E-mail: [email protected] China has become the world’s sake of America’s health, secu- (734) 558-6955 pre-eminent supplier of medi- rity, and economy, let’s regulate Subscription Rate $15 annually cines. As one major drug com- all pill makers and rebuild our (group rate for unions) pany puts it: “If tomorrow China own industry. Visit our website: stopped supplying pharmaceuti- (via www.otherwords.org) www.michiganbuildingtrades.org Building Michigan: October 2, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 3 Alpena: ‘Cement City’ ABC-Michigan checks in with History in the making By Marty Mulcahy endorsements – of all Republicans (Continued from Page 1) is Republican. have been helpful promoting pro- out to those candidates regularly. “This November will see one worker legislation. The problem But you can’t ignore the record: of the most consequential elec- is, there are so few of them. on our issues – prevailing wage, tions of our lives,” said Jimmy ”Many Republicans say they union apprenticeship, right-to- Greene, spokesman for ABC of support the trades, and I think work, pension protection, making Michigan’s Political Action Com- many of them believe it,” Tennis it easier to organize – the Dems are mittee. “The continued growth of said. “But in practice, their votes almost always backing us, and the the construction industry, small support the non-union contrac- GOP, with a few exceptions, are al- and big business in Michigan, tors, not the workers them- most never with us.” relies upon electing officials who selves,” Tennis said. “Sadly, In our last edition, we pub- will uphold the values of free en- when the Republicans had con- lished an article highlighting the terprise. We are confident the trol, their record was cutting un- decision by the Associated candidates endorsed by ABC of employment benefits, eliminating Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC are individuals prevailing wage and making America – a group that basically dedicated to free market prin- Michigan a Right to Work for opposes everything held dear by ciples and who will fight for the Less state. Frankly, those votes construction labor unions – to merit shop every day.” were direct attacks on our mem- THE HURON PORTLAND Cement Co. works in Alpena, circa 1925. At one time the world’s largest endorse President Donald Trump Let’s review: the Associated bers, and they made it easier for cement plant, it was also located next to the world’s largest limestone quarry. Photo credit: for reelection. Builders and Contractors- Michi- contractors to import low-wage Detroit Public Library Now the ABC-Michigan gan Chapter, backed financially workers from south of the Michi- Welcome to Cement City, chapter has listed their 2020 by the Devos family of Grand gan border. Michigan. state-based election endorse- Rapids, sponsored two petition “They made it cheaper for No, not the tiny village in the ments on their website, and it drives (in 2015 and 2018) seeking contractors at the expense of cut- Irish Hills of Lenawee County, should come as no surprise that to overturn Michigan’s Prevailing ting workers compensation benefits which changed its name to that this year, as in years past, they Wage Act of 1965. They spent in for workers,” Tennis continued. “Bet- moniker in 1901 to recognize a have endorsed a slate of state excess of $2 million for petition ter wages and working conditions cement company that is long House and Senate candidates, 67 gathering in an effort aimed at low- are the bread and butter of what gone. total – and every last one of them ering construction worker wages unions fight for, and those votes We refer to Alpena, which in Michigan. Then they spent un- went against us every time. uses a nickname or real name told hours lobbying Republican “The labor movement has like some of its fellow Michigan lawmakers to adopt the petition fought like hell over the last 100 communities to describe its Mixed language, overturning prevailing years to pull workers up into the present or past products – the wage in Michigan. middle class, and today, the only “Motor City” (Detroit), “Furni- messages for Todd Tennis of Capitol Ser- people who are consistently ture City” (Grand Rapids) and THE HURON PORTLAND Cement Co. works in Alpena, in 1928. vices, a Lansing lobbyist for the fighting to keep us there happen Iron Mountain and Copper Har- Photo credit: Visit Alpena IBEW, emphasized that a few Re- to be Democrats. I wish it was bor (the names say it all). Huron Portland Cement Co., out the Midwest, where the prod- state of U.S. publicans are not anti-union, and different, but it is what it is.” Alpena’s entry into the ce- founded at Detroit in 1907, chose uct served as the basic fabric of ment manufacturing market this site for its plant. Cement America’s economic growth and construction took place at the beginning of the production began here in 1908. industrialization. As our great Unions took a beating last century, a time when so many Able management and skilled nation paved its roads and built businesses were beginning, dy- workmen made this the world’s its highways, much of the cement industry during eight years ing, or adapting to a rapidly largest cement plant. From used came from the Huron Port- (Continued from Page 1) changing world. Thunder Bay, ships of the Hu- land Cement Company of Alpena, level in February. “Raw product mining for ron fleet deliver cement to all Michigan.” “Construction starts con- of Republican control the cement making process parts of the Great Lakes region.” Over time at the site, steam tinue to make up ground follow- (Continued from Page 1) earned Alpena the name “Ce- The idea for the plant origi- shovels and rail cars took the ing the nadir in activity in April,” Associated Builders and Contractors, supported by the Michigan ment City” in the early 1900s,” nated with Harry J. Paxton of place of the horse-drawn wagons said Richard Branch, chief econo- Chamber of Commerce and financially backed by the Devos family. says the Alpena Convention and Fenton, Michigan, who already and human muscle. Then, the mist for Dodge Data & Analytics. •In 2011, the Republican-dominated Legislature was the first in the Visitors Bureau. “As demand had cement works in Fenton and steam shovels and rail cars were “Residential and commercial nation to reduce unemployment compensation weeks for jobless work- for lumber diminished and over- Port Huron. Another one of the replaced by electric shovels and construction are driving the ers, from 26 to 20. The 26 weeks of benefits had been the standard for some harvest of the resource left vast early cement pioneers in Alpena large haul trucks. Today, a large gains, while the public side of 50 years. All the Democrats in the state Legislature opposed the bill. fields of stumps in its wake, was John B. Ford, who served as front-end loader and huge haul building construction is proving •That year the GOP adopted a law that requires jobless workers times were changing and oppor- the company’s first president. trucks are used to mine the lime- to be a drag on growth. The re- to accept new employment after receiving 10 weeks of benefits – tunities for new building mate- According to a research re- stone. gional pattern has also evened even if the work that’s available is outside their previous experience rials began to surface. port by the Alpena County There have been many sig- out with gains in starts seen in or pays lower wages than they were making before. Critics say that “Notable lumber barons George N. Fletcher Library, nificant technological develop- every region but the Midwest in creates a low-wage trap for jobless workers and takes time away from joined together to form the Paxton and a group of investors ments at the Alpena plant. One August – somewhat muting the hunting for jobs at better pay levels. The law also will make it more Alpena Portland Cement Com- in December 1906 quietly pur- of the most important was the in- concern over the potential impact difficult for someone to collect unemployment benefits if they leave pany in 1899. Sequentially, the chased 120 acres of land in Wil- vention of the air slide in the late of rising COVID cases in the a job voluntarily or if they’re fired for cause. Huron Portland Cement Co. was son Twp. 1940s, an efficient and practical South and West. •Also in 2011, the GOP Legislature and Gov. Snyder increased created to make something of the Construction began almost method of conveying bulk pow- “The nascent recovery in the tax on public employee pensioners by $1.5 billion, expressly to waste from the Michigan Alkali immediately, with the installation der material. After the air slide starts, however, will face chal- help pay for a $1.7 billion cut in businesses taxes. The law change Company which produced soda of six kilns by the Bonnot Co. of patent was sold to the Fuller lenges as summer turns to fall. kept the numbers the same for those born before 1946, decreased ash for the manufacture of glass. Dayton Ohio. Cement production Company, it was refined and be- The expiration of enhanced un- exemptions for those born between 1946 and 1952, and subjected the The answer was cement. Huron began with a capacity of 2,000 came a widely used piece of equip- employment insurance benefits pensions of everybody born after 1952 to full taxation as income. It Portland Cement overshadowed barrels per day. The complex ment in a number of industries. and small business loans that was effective Jan. 1, 2012. Alpena Portland Cement Co. grew to include about 200 sepa- The Alpena plant was also were provided in the CARES Act, •Then there was the 2011 adoption of the “phantom wage” law – which closed for maintenance in rate buildings and structures, the first of two North American the budget crises facing state and GOP-backed legislation instituted limits on workers’ compensation. 1909 and never reopened. The with 35 of them predating 1925. plants to use waste heat from its local governments, and the im- For example, construction workers injured on the job who can’t work Huron Portland Cement Co. They included a No. 1 and No. 2 kilns to generate steam, which pending expiration of the FAST in the field but can flip burgers will have their workers’ compensation came under the management of Kiln Room, powerhouse, gypsum drives turbines producing elec- Act on Sept. 30 will all have a reduced by the amount they could earn at Burger King – if such a Lafarge Corp. in 1986 and min- drying and storage building, wa- tricity. In four days, the turbines dampening effect on starts.” phantom job is “reasonably available.” The law also requires injured ing operations at the site con- ter softening plant, and the “old produce enough electricity to While Michigan enjoyed a workers to see a company doctor for the first 28 days of treatment tinue today.” stone drying building.” power each residence in the strong summer of construction after an on-the-job injury. The cement industry’s his- The new Portland Cement county of Alpena for three employment – in early summer •Michigan’s right-to-work law – the ultimate blow against labor tory in Alpena is one of the great, industry “gave a tremendous weeks. our state was among the nation’s unions, allowing “free riders” to enjoy union benefits without pay- under-appreciated stories in the boost to Alpena’s economy after In 1957, the plant was pur- leaders in creating industry jobs ing dues – was signed into law in December 2012. In the state House, annals of Michigan. The industry the end of the lumber era,” the chased by National Gypsum, – the light 0.5 percent increase in only six Republican lawmakers joined all the Dems on the opposing has employed thousands of work- Fletcher Library said. “The ce- which owned and operated the jobs from July to August (rank- side of the 58-52 vote to institute RTW. In the state Senate, only four ers over the years in Northeast ment plant was built on Lake Alpena cement plant for nearly ing our state No. 24) is indicative Republicans joined all 12 Dems in opposition of RTW. GOP Gov. Rick Michigan, and our state’s natural Huron next to the Michigan Al- 30 years, until the plant was sold of the wider slowdown. Most Snyder then signed the bill into law. resources and access to the Great kali Company’s quarry.” to Lafarge of North America. states that did gain jobs during In the ensuing years, there has been virtually no GOP bragging Lakes meant that we had an im- When the plant first started, Today the LaFarge-Holcim that time were only in the 1-2 per- about businesses that have relocated to Michigan because of the portant role in covering parts of limestone from the quarries in plant employs about 185 and has cent range. imposition of RTW, because there has been nothing to brag about. North America with cement. Alpena were loaded by hand into an annual production capacity of Looking farther out, Michi- The state historic marker horse-drawn wagons to be deliv- 2.4 million metric tons. The gan in August 2020 dropped 1.3 Gallup poll: public mostly at the LaFarge site calls it the ered to the plant, said former Alpena works currently has two percent of its construction jobs World’s Largest Cement Plant, Congressman Bart Stupak, in raw mill systems, five kiln sys- compared to a year prior, repre- although it has been surpassed. tribute testimony presented to tems, four finish grind systems senting the loss of 2,300 jobs. hits ‘like’ button for unions “Portland cement, so-called Congress on the 100th anniver- and an on-site limestone quarry. That ranked our state No. 20 by (Continued from Page 1) because it resembles in color sary of the plant in 1907. “By They produce Type I/II Low Al- percentage. States that have re- approval of unions may result from a current focus on issues other stone from the Isle of Portland these crude means, cement was kali, Type III, Masonry Type N ally suffered over the course of than the economy. Generally, when economic indicators have been in the British Isles, was first produced in Alpena, loaded, and Type S cement. the past year include No. 50 Mas- negative, the economy has been viewed as the most important prob- produced in the United States in again, by hand, into ships moored The plant’s cement products sachusetts (-20,000 construction lem facing the nation, but that is not the case now. 1871, in Michigan in 1896,” at Alpena’s Thunder Bay,” serve customers throughout the jobs); No. 49 Iowa (-9,300) and The public is divided in its assessments of the biggest U.S. says the marker. “Because of Stupak said. “The cement was Midwest and Ontario via the No. 48 Louisiana (-46,000). problem, with roughly one in five each citing the coronavirus, the Alpena’s location in the midst of then transported across the Great Lakes vessels and a series Other states that lost a huge economy, race relations and leadership. Yet, if the economy contin- immense limestone deposits, the Great Lakes to ports through- of cement terminals. number and percentage of jobs ues to struggle and it eclipses other issues in importance, Americans’ during the past year were Califor- views of unions could very well worsen. nia (-52,000, New York (-46,000,) and Texas (-39,300). States that have had high Just joking percentage gains included No. 1 A cowboy walks into a bar and sits next to a beautiful South Dakota (+2,800 jobs); fol- woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his lowed by Utah (+8,800) and Idaho watch for a moment. (+3,800) The woman notices this and asks, “Is your AGC officials said the best date running late?” thing Washington leaders can do “No,” he replies, “I just got this state-of the- to boost demand for construction art watch, and I was just testing it.” and employment in the sector is The intrigued woman says, “A state-of-the- to increase investments in infra- art watch? What’s so special about it?” structure and provide liability The cowboy explains, “It uses alpha waves to talk to me protections for firms taking steps telepathically.” to protect workers from the The lady says, “What’s it telling you now?” coronavirus (no surprise they “Well, it says you’re not wearing any underwear.” inserted the liability language, The woman replies, “Well it must be broken because I the AGC is a contractor group, am wearing underwear!” after all). The cowboy smiles, taps his watch and says, “Damn thing’s They added that extending an hour fast!” the current surface transporta- tion bill for one-year – which ap- pears likely to occur – will pro- vide needed short-term certainty for the transportation construc- tion market. THE LAFARGE-Holcim dock on Lake Huron in Alpena utilizes barges, as well as a cement bulk carrier “The best way to create jobs shown here, the Alpena, to transport its products around the Great Lakes. LafargeHolcim is the and boost economic activity is to leading cement producer in the United States. The 502-foot-long Alpena was constructed in 1942. The rebuild aging infrastructure, provide Alpena, according to MLive, was built at Great Lakes Engineering Works in River Rouge and is the market certainty and protect firms last of five identical ships built during World War II to haul iron ore. She became a self-unloading from needless suits,” said Stephen cement ship in 1991. Today, boatnerds appreciate her classic rounded pilothouse, raked smokestack E. Sandherr, the association’s and the hull’s distinctive cement/tan color. Photo credit: Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping News chief executive officer. 4 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN October 2, 2020 Below are candidates endorsed for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, statewide primary by the Michigan Build- Bricklayers ing and Construction Trades and Allied Council and its local affiliate councils. Some councils did not Craftworkers endorse or had limited endorse- ments, and some only endorse if they get a request from candi- BAC Local 2 Local 514 dates to do so. Please vote early, WARREN/LANSING – We take the COVID-19 outbreak seriously and feel free to use Michigan’s and recognize the importance of minimizing the spread of the virus. Cement Masons option for obtaining a no-reason So, while we continue to provide services to our members, any visits Endorsement list absentee ballot. And, as always, to our offices should be scheduled by appointment. If you have any & Plasterers please take the time to research questions, please contact either the Warren office at (586) 754-0888 for the Nov. 3 General Election and to vote for candidates who or the Lansing office at (517) 886-9781. Operative Plasterers’ and Cement support the health, safety and in- The health and well-being of our members and Masons’ Local 514 U.S. President: Joe Biden Clinton Twp. comes of working people. their families and continuity of service to our mem- The next membership meet- U.S. Senator: Gary Peters Treasurer: Paul Gieleghem bers is our highest priority. Please visit our website ing that was scheduled for Oct. U.S. Congress District 12 (Birmingham): Trustee: Laura Cardamone, for updates: www.bricklayers.org 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. via Zoom is can- District 1 (Negaunee): Dana Kelly Dillaha Mike Keys, Tammy Patton OCTOBER 2020 CHAPTER MEETINGS. celled. Please feel free to call the Ferguson District 13 (Farmington METRO DETROIT CHAPTER: Tuesday, Oct. office (248) 548-0800 or any agent District 3 (Grand Rapids) Hills): Marcia Gershenson Chesterfield Twp. Board of 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM, 21031 Ryan Rd., Warren, MI 48091 with your questions regarding this. Hillary Scholten District 14 (Farmington): Trustees: Linda Hartman ANN ARBOR CHAPTER: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 We are asking all members to District 5 (Flint): Daniel William Miller Chesterfield Twp. Clerk: District 16 (Clawson): at 7:30 PM, 8225 Dexter-Chelsea Rd., Dexter, MI 48130 contact the Local with their email Kildee Wendy Jones Penny Luebs CHUCK FLINT CHAPTER: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at addresses, it will be a more efficient District 7 (Ann Arbor): District 17 (Southfield): 7:30 PM, 1701 W Genesee St., Lapeer, MI 48446 way of contacting everyone. Gretchen Driskell KUKAWKA Harrison Twp. Yolanda Charles KALAMAZOO CHAPTER: Thursday, Oct. 8, Lance Ryan is now the new District 8 (Holly) Elissa L’Anse Creuse Board of District 18 (Ferndale): 2020 at 6:00 PM, 11847 Shaver Road, Schoolcraft, MI 49087 Plasterer Business Agent, if you Slotkin Education Trustee: Jeff Cyprus Charlie Cavell LANSING CHAPTER: Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM, 3321 have any questions for him please District 9 (Bloomfield Twp.): District 19 (Royal Oak): Remy Drive, Lansing, MI 48906 call (586) 615-1564. Andy Levin Utica Board of Education Dave Woodward MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM, 2020 is a very important elec- District 11 (Birmingham): Trustee: Steve Meyer District 20 (Madison Hts.): 119 S Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855 tion year! We are encouraging ev- Haley Stevens Gary McGillivary SAGINAW CHAPTER: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at 7:00 PM, 1300 ery member who has not registered District 12 (Dearborn): Wayne County District 21 (Southfield) W. Thomas Street, Bay City, MI 48706 to vote to do so. You can register Debbie Dingell Janet Jackson Prosecutor: Kym Worthy TRAVERSE CITY CHAPTER: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 at 7:00 at any Secretary of State office. District 14 (Southfield): 43rd District Court Judge Sheriff: Benny Napoleon PM at the American Legion Post #35, 1231 Hastings St., Traverse It is important for all mem- Brenda Lawrence (Madison Hts.): Brian Hartwell Treasurer: Eric Sabree City, MI 49686 bers to keep the Local updated DEATHS REPORTED: Our sincere condolences to the family on addresses, email and phone Michigan State University Royal Oak Board of Commissioners and friends of Brother Michael Henson (PCC) who passed away on numbers. If you need to change Board of Trustees: Brian Board of Education Trustee: District 4 (Lincoln Park): Sept. 8, 2020. Brother Henson had been a member for 33 years. an address or add an email and Mossalam Tim Ciechorski Ilona Varga Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brother phone number please call the University of Michigan District 5 (Detroit): Irma Edwin Porter (Cement Mason) who passed away on Sept. 25, 2020. Local at (248) 548-0800. Board of Trustees: Mark Milford Twp. Clark-Coleman Brother Porter had been a member for 40 years and was the long time Lawrence Nemeth is now the Bernstein, Shauna Ryder Diggs Supervisor: Don Green District 8 (Dearborn Hts.): Sergeant as at Arms of BAC Chapter 40. new Apprenticeship Coordina- David Knezek CRAFTWORKERS NEEDED: If you are available for work, it is tor; reach him at (313) 350-0389. State Representative Waterford Twp. District 10 (Plymouth): Me- Supervisor: John Paul Torres important to contact your Field Representative on their cell phone. We Attention all Apprentices District 2 (Detroit): Joe Tate lissa Daub District 4 (Hamtramck): Treasurer: Eric Lindemier are looking for experienced Craftworkers in all of our trades: Bricklayers, now you will need to go to the District 11 (Wayne): Al Abraham Aiyash Clerk: Justin Clark Caulkers, Masonry Restoration Workers, Cement Masons, Tile, Marble website: www.micement plasterer District 8 (Detroit): Haidous Trustee: Matt McClure, and Terrazzo Workers. Those who are interested should contact either training.com to enter your work Stephanie Young District 12 (Westland): Mary Craite, Jason Herr, Cynthia the Warren office (586) 754-0888 or the Lansing office (517) 886-9781. Tell hours. When you get to the District 10 (Detroit): Kevin Glenn Anderson Atiemo anyone who is doing our work, that we are looking for craftworkers! website click the link “About” and Harris District 15 (Grosse Ile): Jo- SIGNING BONUS FOR SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: Local 2 then click on “Apprentice District 19 (Livonia): Laurie seph Palamara St. Clair County will pay up to $2,000 as a Signing Bonus for skilled craftworkers who monthly work form instructions.” Pohutsky City of St. Clair City Council come to work for one of our Union Contractors for at least a month. You will be able to put in your District 20 (Plymouth): Matt Wayne County Circuit 3rd Ward: William Lieman Also, Local 2 members working with the tools and non-supervisory hours so Larry can keep track for Koleszar Court Judge: Nicholas John members can get a Finders Referral Bonus for each new skilled your raises. Any questions please District 21 (Canton): Hathaway craftworker who they refer, if they work for at least a month for our feel free to contact Larry. Ranjeev Puri 3rd Circuit Judge: Edward West Michigan Union Contractors. For more details and information, call your Field Effective Sept. 2018 every mem- District 22 (Roseville): Rich- Joseph Kent County Representative or either the Warren office (586) 754-0888 or the Lan- ber in Good Standing will only be al- ard Steenland Board of Commissioners sing office (517) 886-9781, or go to https://bit.ly/BAC-2-MI-2000- lowed to use the Hall twice per year, District 25 (Sterling Hts.): District Court Judge District 1 (Grand Rapids): Signing-Bonus. also effective January, 2019 there will Nate Shannon District 28 (Southgate): Deb Havens *IMPORTANT CHANGE Regarding Union Dues* All Local 2 be a $100 refundable deposit re- District 29 (Pontiac): Brenda John Graziani District 2 (Rockford): Jerry Members are now eligible for a Union Dues discount, regardless of quired for any cleaning and/or Carter District 31 (Hamtramck): Berta what month you are paid through currently. This offer is a great way damages that may incur. District 31 (Clinton Twp.): Alexis Krot District 3 (Gowen): G. Scott to catch up on your monthly window dues by taking advantage of If you are a Military Veteran Bill Sowerby District 32A (Harper Schuiling this annual dues discount. please contact the Local so we District 34 (Flint): Cynthia District 4 (Rockford): Karl Woods): Daniel S. Palmer We are making available to ALL Local 2 members the opportu- can update our records. Please Neely District 34 (Van Buren Smith District 37 (Farmington District 5 (Grand Rapids): nity to pay for 6 months of union dues and receive credit for 12 call (248) 548-0800. Twp.): Lisa Martin Hills): Samantha Steckloff Mark Neville months. An entire year for half the price!! The Local’s website is: District 38 (Novi): Kelly District 38: (Eastpointe): District 6 (Walker): Danielle UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S TRAINING CENTERS. Both Local www.opcmiami.org. Breen Michael Klinefelt Storey 2 Training Centers have re-opened to our members but visits to our O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a District 39 (Commerce): District 45 (Oak Park): Jaimie District 7 (Grandville): Jane offices should be scheduled by appointment. Please contact our Train- satellite office in Flint, Michigan. Julia Pulver Powell Horowitz Newton ing Centers at the numbers listed below for an appointment for an- We welcome Member and Con- District 40 (Birmingham) District 8 (Wyoming): Sarah nual RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS and other services. tractors in the Flint area to handle Mari Manoogian Schoolcraft College Board Chatterley DETROIT IMI TRAINING CENTER: To make your appoint- their business transactions at: 2630 District 43 (Clarkston): of Trustees: Brian Broderick, District 9 (Wyoming): Keith ment for your annual RESPIRATOR FIT TEST or for other scheduled Grand Traverse, Flint, MI 48503. Nicole Breadon Joan Gephardt,Terry Gilligan Courtade appointments at the Metro Detroit Training Center, please contact Appointments may be made by con- District 44 (Milford): Denise District 10 (Caledonia): Tom Ward directly at (734) 552-7066. tacting Business Agent Mike Forrest Canton Twp. Robert Sames TMT RTI CLASSES RESUME WITH REDUCED CAPACITY Stanfield at (517) 719-2316, or the District 45 (Rochester Hills): Supervisor: Ann Marie Gra- District 11 (Grand Rapids): DUE TO COVID-19; REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Business Manager Henry Will- Barb Anness ham-Hudak Justin Sheldon To register visit detroittroweltrades.org and click Calendar. iams, (313) 215-5063. District 46 (Oxford): Jody Treasurer: Dian Slavens District 12 (Kentwood): Classes are filled on a first registered first served basis and will be Members working for non- Lamacchia City Clerk: Michael Siegrist Monica Sparks held on the following Saturdays from 7:00am – 3:30pm: Oct: 3rd, 10th, signatory commercial contractors District 49 (Flint): John Trustee: Kate Borninski, District 13 (Kentwood): 24th - Nov. 7th,14 and Dec. 12th and 19th. are having a negative impact on Cherry Sommer Foster, Tania Ganguly, Michelle McCloud Apprentices, remember that Related Training Instruction (RTI) our market share. The work fore- District 50 (Burton): Tim Steve Sneideman District 14 (Grand Rapids): classes are a requirement of your Apprenticeship, failure to attend cast this year looks better than Sneller Carol Hennessy will delay your apprenticeship and raises. Additional classes will be last. Members working non- District 52 (Ann Arbor) District 15 (Grand Rapids): Detroit Board of Education added as necessary to accommodate all apprentices. union will be brought up on Donna Lasinski Trustee: Sherry Gay Melissa LaGrand District 54 (Ypsilanti): District 16 (Grand Rapids): Feel free to contact your BAC field representative or the Ap- charges and fines will be en- Dagnogo Ronnie Dean Peterson David Bulkowski prentice Coordinator should you have any questions. forced. Let’s work together to District 55 (Ann Arbor) District 17 (Grand Rapids): METRO DETROIT APPRENTICE WORKSHEETS AVAILABLE secure our future!! Felicia Brabec Grosse Pointe Schools Robert Womack FOR DOWNLOAD: Turning in monthly worksheets is a require- We must stay vigilant in our District 60 (Kalamazoo): Board of Education Trustee: District 18 (Grand Rapids): ment of your apprenticeship. Metro Detroit Apprentice Worksheets effort to promote our trade. If you Julie Rogers Shareef Simaika Stephen Wooden are available for download at http://bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. are working in a crew of 5 or more District 61 (Kalamazoo): District 19 (East Grand Rap- If you do not have a printer you can pick them up during our monthly an Apprentice must be on the Christine Morse Huron Twp. /New Boston ids): Phil Skaggs meeting or contact Tom Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request them by crew. Help out! Call the Local at District 62 (Battle Creek): Supervisor: Kelly Trombly Kent County Drain Commis- mail. For more information on the Detroit Training Center visit: (248) 548-0800. Jim Haadsma sioner: Elaine Isely detroittroweltrades.org Please make sure your mod- District 78 (Niles): Dan Livonia Board of Education LANSING TRAINING CENTER: To make your appointment ules and drug test are up to date, VendenHeede Trustee: Dan Centers Manistee County for your annual RESPIRATOR FIT TEST or for other scheduled ap- there are some plant jobs that do District 95 (Saginaw): Amos Board of Commissioners pointments at the Lansing Training Center, please contact Howard require the MUST modules. You O’Neal Redford Twp. District 2 (Kaleva): Allan Hipes directly at (517) 749-1102. can go online at: www.must District 96 (Bay City): Brian Supervisor: Pat McRae O’Shea Go to https://www.michiganbricklayers.org to view the Lansing online.org Call the Local if you Elder Treasurer: Lily Cavanagh District 3 (Brethren): Gene Apprenticeship and Training website and register future 2020 online need a drug form sent out. District 104 (Traverse City): Trustee: Elizabeth Kangas Lagerquist training classes. Please make sure that we Dan O’Neil District 4 (Manistee): Rolf MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE: During this COVID-19 pandemic, have all of your current contact District 108 (Escanaba): Plymouth Twp. Wucherer the IUBAC Member Assistance Program has a number of services information. Renee Richer Supervisor: Mary Starr District 6 (Manistee): Karen available for free or at a discounted rate to BAC members and their IMPORTANT NOTICE District 109 (Marquette): Goodman families. These confidential services can be seen at http://bit.ly/ FOR PLASTERERS AND DE- Sara Cambensy Van Buren Twp. District 7 (Manistee): Mar- MAP-BAC and are also available via telephone at (888) 880-8222 and TROIT COMMERCIAL CE- District 110 (Houghton) garet Batzer Janet Metsa Trustee: Kevin Martin ask for membership assistance Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm. 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We have been communicating by If you have questions con- Board of Commissioners cumbent): Lorie Savin Kimon Kotos text message more frequently with our membership lately. We en- cerning your pension benefits, District 3: (Eastpointe): District 8 (Montague): Ken- courage our members to sign up to receive our text messages by ROAD BUILDERS can call: Toll Veronica Klinefelt Board of Commissioners neth Mahoney •texting 2MI to 877877 Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) District 4 (Sterling Hts.): District 2 (Highland): James Wil- •You’ll receive a confirmation text asking for your member num- 321-7502. 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All Plaster- Robert Leonetti Jeffrey Long Bricklayers Metro Detroit Local Pension Fund (248) 641-4954 ers and Cement Masons can con- District 11 (Roseville): District 7 (Commerce): Southwest Michigan Detroit & Vicinity Health Insurance (Brick, Cement and TMT) tact (517) 321-7502 for health & Harold Haugh Karen Adams Building Trades (800) 435-4080 or (248) 828-6000 (dvtt.org) welfare information now through District 12 (Clinton Twp.): District 9 (Novi): Gwen MI BAC Health & Welfare and MI BAC Pension (800) 531-2244 Outstate Michigan Trowel Trades Kellogg Community College (outstate funds, michiganbac.org) Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michi- Julie Matuzak Markham Trustee: Jon Bird Cement Pension Fund (248) 645-6550 (detroitcementmasons.org) gan. For the INTERNATIONAL Macomb Community Col- District 11 (Troy): Tim Oshtemo Citizens for Clean lege Trustee: Maria Mijac, Sarah Burns Water initiative International Pension/Annuity Fund (Brick, Cement and TMT) (888) PENSION Call 1-888-880-8222 Gieleghem Albion Mayor: Joedy Brown 880-8222 or (202) 638-1996 (dvtt.org) Toll Free or (202) 638-1996. Local 25 October 2, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 Iron Workers Local 8 Iron Workers 25 first or last name. On the next NOVI – Work is Available! screen, click “list certifications.” Iron Workers We are in need of manpower. If Every welding certification you or someone you know is off, the welder has will be available Iron Workers Local 8 please call Dispatch or a Busi- for viewing and you can see that Tim Roman,Business Rep. ness Agent. We must fill our jobs if it has been renewed; it is good UPPER PENINSULA – in order to protect them! until the year 2021. The site also WELD CERTIFICATIONS: Dispatch is OPEN. Please allows you to print out a copy of Weld certifications are being held call 248-305-9282: Monday the welder WPQR if needed. Click on an as-needed basis. Please through Friday 7 to 10 am. If you on “list test results.” Click on the contact Rich Hanson at the Ap- get voicemail, just leave your actual test code you want to see prenticeship office for more infor- name, book number and phone and you will see the test details. mation. 414-476-9372. number. Local 25 Active Mem- On that page click “Printable MEMBERSHIP MEETING: bers, Apprentices and Probation- Form” (WPQR) and you can print The Membership Meeting will ary should call each day you are the WPQR. If you read this take place by video conference out of work. OR use our website please contact the Training Cen- on Oct. 28, 2020, at 5 p.m. CST. to sign up for the out of work list: ter for meeting credit. Members can gain access to the ON THE MOVE AT THE FCA Mack Avenue project in Detroit is Gerardo Lomeli of Bricklayers and www.ironwork-ers25.org Pay union dues with credit- meeting at https://meeting. Allied Craftworkers Local 2. He’s employed by Grunwell Cashero. MANDATORY TO WEAR A debit card 24/7 by calling 888- iwl8.org on the afternoon of the FACE MASK IF YOU VISIT ANY 386-8173 and follow the meeting. OF THE UNION OFFICES OR prompts. OR PAY at www.iron- MINE SAFETY TRAINING: Michigan Painters UNION HALLS. workers25.org Any member pay- A Mine Safety Refresher Class FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: ment for multiple members, fines, will be held Oct. 17, 2020, 8:30 a.m., District Council 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and suspensions, withdrawal depos- via Zoom. To sign up for this follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am its, SHOULD NOT use this pro- class, and provide your email ad- WARREN - Dear Members, Local 357 District Council 1M to 4:30pm. The mailing address cess. Whenever possible we are dress, contact Ann Lakenen at Please make Business Manager: Robert for member BENEFIT related mat- emailing you, your dues receipt. Pipefitters 111, 906-226-6511. sure that your Gonzalez ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 Pay union dues with per- If you sign up for MSHA Family and as Glaziers & Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box sonal check or money order and classes and do not attend or can- well as yourself Glassworkers every month at 6:30 p.m., with the 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – cel, you will be charged a fee of are registered to Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m. Cross Health Claims and Cus- P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- $30.00 and will be suspended vote. Voting is Place: 14587 Barber Ave, Warren tomer Service 877-790-2583. Delta 0965. PLEASE include your book from any further Mine Safety one of our most Glaziers & Glassworkers 357 MI 48088 & 419 S. Washington Dental Claims and Customer Ser- number on the face of the check/ classes until the fee is paid. important rights WARREN – Our next regu- Ave, Lansing MI 48933 vice 800-482-8915. money order. Pay union dues in JOURNEYMAN UPGRADE as an American. lar scheduled union meeting will Local Union 312 BENEFIT FOR NEW person at the Novi Union Hall (M- TRAINING: Journeyman Iron If we want to ef- be Monday Oct. 5 at 6pm. Even if Business Rep: Tim Schwerin CHILD: Any member who has a F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). Workers will have until the end ROBERT fect change in the restrictions are limited for in- Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of new born child, or a new depen- After-hours use the outdoor- of October 2020 to turn in your our state and GONZALEZ door meetings, we will meet out- every month at 6:30 p.m. dent child through marriage dues-collection box. Journeyman upgrade training. country we must side in the parking lot out around Place: 1473 N. 30th St., Galesburg, MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- Pay a year’s dues or more get out and vote. back or the hall. Dress for it. MI 49053 efit Office of your new dependent ($429.00 Journeyman) ($426.00 DC1M WEBSITE: www. We hope everyone had a within 31 days. Apprentice) and you will get a (1) Local 25 cont’d iupatdc1michigan.org safe and happy Labor Day Holi- Local Union 514 The September Zoom Union one-month dues paid for by Lo- 2020. DC1M FACEBOOK: www. day weekend. Business Rep: Scott Mikulen Meeting was very well attended. cal 25. (Get the 13th month free). The Novi Retirees regular facebook.com/iupat1m Apprenticeship school has Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday If you have not yet signed up for This is intended to encourage meeting is “in person” Oct. 20 at DC 1M UNION CARDS* resumed, as of Aug. 17. Please con- of every month at 7:30 p.m. Notifications please sign up as members to pay their dues in a 10am. Social distancing, face Any questions regarding a lost, tact Jeff Flynn, or Rich Oakey if Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann Notification will go out via the timely manner. The one month masks and good hygiene will be damaged Union cards, or have you have questions on the sched- Arbor, MI. APP. To participate in the Zoom will be credited in the month AF- observed. There will be no lun- dues inquiries or have not re- ule, make up classes, raise letters, Web site: www.iupat- Union meeting is very easy … TER your actual 12-month pay- cheons in the near future, but ceived a card please contact the or anything else related to school. local514.org. just be sure you have down- ment. coffee and cake will be provided. DC1M offices at: The Governor has let con- loaded our APP or signed up for On Sept. 24 Secretary of The Retirees Bay City Warren Office: (586) 552- struction resume. This being said Local Union 826 our emails via our website State Jocelyn Benson stated that Chapter are planning a regular 4474 extension 100 please follow the specific guide- Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman (www.ironworkers25.org). We are election clerks across the state meeting for Oct. 15 at the Bay Freeland Office: (989) 695-6888 lines required on each project. It Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of leaning toward communication will open their offices for early City American Legion Post 18, 700 FTI OF THE GREAT LAKES will take some get used to, the every month at 5:30 p.m. through the PUSH NOTIFICA- voting and mail absentee ballots Adams St., Bay City, Michigan MICHIGAN LIFT TRAINING new ppe required, but it is neces- Place: 3115 Joyce St. TIONS – Please download the to domestic voters who have re- 48708 starting at 1 PM and that CLASSES. The FTI of the Great sary to keep each other safe, and Burton, MI 48529 APP if you haven’t done so yet!! quested them. Sept. 24 is the 40th “masks are required for entry” Lakes will be having Lift training our families safe. Again, via our website! day before the Nov. 3 election, Watch for updates at at the Lansing Training Center Keep your working status Local Union 845 Unfortunately Steward Meet- when they are required by the (www.ironworkers25.org) or the the week of Oct. 12, 2020. Please current; this helps protect your Business Rep – Fred Frederickson ings are still cancelled until fur- state constitution to do so. Local 25 app that you can down- contact Shawn O’Neill for further benefits. If you have a mailing Meeting date: 1st Thursday of ther notice as we adhere to the Voters should check their lo- load by searching “Iron Workers information 586-552-4481 or dot address and/or telephone no. every month at 7 p.m. Governor’s revised Executive Or- cal clerk’s website or contact their Local 25” to stay informed on @iupatdc1m.org. change, please notify the Union Place: 419 S. Washington Av- ders. clerk office before visiting to con- union matters. PAINTERS DISTRICT and Fund Offices of the changes. enue, Lansing, MI 48933 Stewards’ Notes: 1) The Elec- firm ballots are available and find Diversified Members Credit COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE Dues payments may be Local Union 1052 tronic Steward Reporting forms out if there any adjustments to Union: Located at 25880 Novi Rd. APP. Painters District Council 1M mailed to the Union Office at Business Rep – Jake Fluty are online at www.ironwork- regular business hours or special Phone: 248-344-2560 - CALL is pleased to announce its’ all new 14587 Barber Avenue, Warren, MI Meeting date: The Fourth ers25.org. Log in with your book procedures in place for entering FOR HOURS. Services available: APP. 48088. Make checks payable to: Wednesday of every month at number, and the password is the the clerk’s office. In some cases, debit or credit cards, interest bear- For IPHONE go to IOS store, DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M in 6:30 p.m last 4 (four) of your social. 2) clerk offices may not yet have ing checking accounts, IRAs, For ANDROID got to Google care of Glassworkers #357. Place: 3115 Joyce St., Burton MI PLEASE be sure to check dues ballots available because of print- CDs, Benefits Plus program, Playstore When traveling to work out 48529 for members and boomers too ing delays. Clerk office informa- HOME MORTGAGES, vehicle Search for “Painters and Allied of town, all members are reminded AND BE SURE ALL BOOMERS tion can be found at Mich- loans, low interest loans and part Trades” download APP that they must check in with the Local Union 1803 HAVE SIGNED BOTH THE RE- igan.gov/Vote. “Voters can safely of Co-Op Shared Branching. We Username: your member id# local that you are working in as Business Rep: Josh Ovalle CIPROCAL AND THE ASSESS- and securely vote absentee from have other branch locations in Password: painters per the International Constitu- Meeting date: 4th Tuesday of ev- MENT-TARGETING. home, early at their local clerk’s Detroit and Clawson. With this APP you can ac- tion and our local C.B.A. ery month at 5:30 p.m. 3) All members please be office, or at their polling place on Home Mortgages for Union cess training classes, Local Union The Fund Office address is Place: 7677 Midland Road, sure to keep your Union dues paid Election Day.” Families: Learn more about the meeting times and dates, receive Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint Freeland, MI 48623. up to date as it is criteria for work- More than 2.39 million ab- unique benefits available to alerts, and communications from Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI ing. You can be asked to leave sentee ballots have already re- union members, their parents and your Union, etc. 48098-066; phone number: 248- Local Union 2352 the jobsite if your dues are not quested – more than ever before children. CALL 866-802-7307, GET INVOLVED AND PAR- 641-4957; fax 248-813-9898. Business Rep: John Sape current. – and when voters receive their M-F 8am - 10pm EST, Sat 9am - TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! If you are in need of safety Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of Apprentices: Fill out your ballots they are encouraged to fill 5:30pm EST www.unionplus.org OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO modules, please contact your every month at 6:30 p.m. monthlies online at the website them out, sign the back of the re- Those who have passed: Gail WORK: To keep work placement employer if you are employed or Place: District Council 1M, 14587 or mobile app located under the turn envelope, and as soon as Rumble passed away Aug. 8, 2020 efficient, please notify the office the union office @ 586-552-4478, Barber Ave., Warren, MI. apprenticeship tab “Monthly Re- possible place them in the mail or at the age of 65. She was the dear when you are laid off or going if you’re not. Any questions call port Sign-In” this gives you the hand-deliver them to their clerk’s wife of Jacob Rumble #989178. back to work. the hall or call the Council @ 586- Local Union 2353 ability to electronically submit your office or ballot drop box. Clerk Harold Keech #963449 Lifetime New job starts should be re- 552-4474. Participation is very Business Rep: Keith Anderson monthlies. Also located under the office and drop box locations can Rodman passed away Sept. 15, ported to the Union office, please important to keep your union Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of apprenticeship tab you will find be found at Michigan.gov/Vote 2020 at the age of 76. He began do so. strong, so try to make it to a meet- every month at 6:30 p.m. “Evaluation Form.” Journeyman/ By mailing applications, the his membership with Local 340 Get involved. Work smart. ing. Place: District Council 1M, 14587 Supervision can use this to sub- Secretary of State will ensure that and had been a 44-year member. Work safe. –Business Rep- Don Stepp mit apprentice evaluations using no “Michigander has to choose Our deep condolences to all Barber Ave, Warren, MI. computer/cell phone and submit between their health and their of the family and friends as you Sign, membership and willingly works cal 591 Pension Fund issues call electronically. Please also note, you right to vote,” said Benson. “Vot- mourn the loss of your dear at a nonunion shop doing union 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care must check your email on a regu- ing by mail is easy, convenient, loved one(s)! Pictorial & work can have charges preferred issues call 248-358-3340 or 800- lar basis; we now email your an- safe, and secure, and every voter To all Union Members: Display Local 591 against them under Sec. 16.4,and 482-8736 which will then be an- nual MUST drug screen paper- in Michigan has the right to do Thank you for all you continue 19.8 of the District Council By- swered directly through fund of- work and your pay raise slips. it.” The application is also avail- to do to support each other dur- Sign Pictorial & Display 591 laws. fice. Classes at the Local 25 Ap- able for download at ing this pandemic response. We WARREN – The next Gen- Any questions on local OUT OF WORK: BACK TO prenticeship School have started Michigan.gov/Vote. At the same hope you and your family stay eral Membership Meeting will be union issues, please call John WORK: procedure for out of and up again, please go the iron- website, voters can also register safe and healthy! held on Nov.3,2020 at 6:30p.m. Sape at 586-899-8082,or Keith back to work: When laid off or workers25.org to view the block and join the permanent absent This information is as of Trustees and union stewards Anderson at 586-899-7958,your going back to work, call the of- schedule; we are practicing so- voter list so they always have the Submission Time for this Article meet at 6:20 p.m. Business Representatives. fice. 586-552-4474 cial distancing protocols, etc. option to vote by mail. Check (9/28/2020 2:00 pm E.S.T.). Anyone possessing a union Questions pertaining to Lo- Night welding: you must your voter registration at Michi- know how to weld this is for test- gan Voter Information Center ing only- October 13, 15, 20, 22, Michigan.gov/Vote 27, 29. First Aid/CPRE/AED No- Election Day is Tuesday Nov. vember 10, SubPart R - Novem- 3, 2020 ber 12 and Qualified Rigger/Crane Voter Registration – Alter- Signaler- December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, nately ironworkers can visit 17-textbooks must be purchased ironworkersvote.org to check and homework completed before their voter registration status, class starts. register to vote, and request a New Apprentice Applica- mail ballot. This is a service from tions are being accepted BUT you the national Building Trades and MUST go to ironworkers25.org, works in every state, so our Mem- print the application, gather docu- bers can use it and share it with mentation then phone the school their Family Members also! for an appointment; no walk-in foot Registration deadlines: traffic. The Wixom Training Cen- Online: Oct. 19; By mail: Post- ter – Phone: 248-960-2130. marked by Oct. 19; In person: Welder online Verification: Nov. 3 For an accurate and quick review “If you do not take an inter- of welder certifications please est in the affairs of your govern- visit www.welderscertification ment, then you are doomed to live .org On the homepage click under the rule of fools.” – “login” and type “read only” as PLATO. The International Asso- both your username and pass- ciation (IABSORIW) has en- word. Once logged on, type the dorsed Joe Biden for president of member’s book number in the the United States of America. column on the left marked “ad- ATTENTION RETIREES: vanced search,” click the ”go” The Novi Retirees Board of Di- button, wait until the name pops rectors meets “in person” Oct. 6, up, and then click on the welders (Continued next column) 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN October 2, 2020 Plumbers Local 98

Plumbers 98 DETROIT – Membership of Plumbers Local 98. Brothers and Sisters, Happy autumn to you and your families. MEETINGS. The next Union Meeting will be Thursday, October 8th at 6:00 pm. Please notice the time change. It’s an hour earlier than in the past. Due to Covid-19 restrictions we will be putting a tent outside for this meeting, weather permitting. You are required to wear a mask and social distance as per our State’s orders. Please keep an WORKING ON THE PAINT eye out for an email blast. At our last meeting on September 24th the LINE on the second level of the members agreed to the wage allocation set forth in June, we thank FCA Mack Avenue Plant reno- everyone who participated and came down to vote. All distributed vation in Detroit are Plumbers allocations are posted on our UA Local 98 web page (UALocal98.com) Local 98 members Mike and went into effect the first week of June 2020. Jantamrian and Jeff Cheresko. All Retiree Meetings are cancelled until further notice. E-Board They’re employed by John E. meetings back underway on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 Green. p.m. If you need to contact or see the board please call V.P. Jim Cools at 734-307-9841. ELECTIONS. If you would like a Biden/Harris lawn sign and haven’t received one, you can contact the Office Administrator, Plumbers, Kristina, at [email protected] or 248-331-7232. Pipe Fitters, Local 370 Are you registered to vote? You can check your voting status by logging on to the Secretary of State website mvic.sos.state.mi.us. Service Technicians, Plumbers & We are just finishing a final round of endorsement interviews of political candidates in our districts. An updated current list of candi- Local 190 Gas Distribution Pipe Fitters dates we are supporting should be on our website by the time of this publication. The list can be found under the About section under Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 370 Political Action on our webpage. Local 98 will continue backing both ANN ARBOR – UNION MEETING: The next regular union is FLINT – The next Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tues- party’s candidates who have proven to be true Union supporters. If scheduled for Monday, October 12th at 6:00 p.m. at 7920 Jackson day, October 13th at 7:00pm at our new Hall. With the new executive for some reason you may not agree that Joe is the proper choice as Road, Ann Arbor, MI. At this meeting, the reading of the annual order from the governor’s office we can now have our union meeting president. Evan after the ABC contractor association has backed audit will take place. This meeting will take place outside under a in person. him, (that’s the guys that don’t like us in case you didn’t know) to get large tent. Members are urged to attend and take an active part in Please note that we have moved to our new Union Hall/Training a national Right To Work Law, please remember our Senators and the proceedings. Center located at 2151 W. Thompson Rd. Fenton MI. and will no reps as well as judges all the way to clerks. The grass roots we start THE 2020 CHRISTMAS PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED THIS longer be at our Pierson Rd. location. with to day take sometimes years to flourish. YEAR DUE TO COVID! Committee and Board meetings are as follows: COVID-19. Anyone that knows of a Local 98 member or spouse At this time Local 190 is not accepting any apprenticeship appli- Examining Board – Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 4:00pm that has died of Covid-19, please have the surviving partner or family cations. A note will be put in the paper when this current status FMR Committee – Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 4:00pm member contact the Union hall as the U.A. has an extra bereavement changes. PAC committee – Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 5:00pm fund to assist unfortunate families in their time of need. Due to HIPPA MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN ENTERING THE UNION Executive Board –Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 5:00pm laws we cannot make first contact with the families ourselves. So HALL BUILDING AND TRAINING CENTER DUE TO THE EXECU- Building Committee – Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 6:00pm please help out our member’s families. TIVE ORDER. Finance Committee -Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 6:15pm Any concerns with COVID-19 safety protocols or lack of PPE MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION - E-Mail address: Please con- JATC Committee – Tuesday October 27, 2020 at 3:30 pm contact the Safety Hotline number at 313-340-7339. tact the union hall 734-424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 to make Local 370 office hours 7:30am – 4:30pm. Michigan residents have access to free with no copay required sure we have a current e-mail address. Sub/Sick checks will be processed 8:00am – 11:30 am and 1:30pm COVID-19 testing for members and family. Located at the old State OFFICE HOURS: Effective Monday, February 3rd, the Union – 4:15pm daily. Fair Grounds on Woodward and 8 Mile Road in Detroit, you must call Hall office hours are as follows: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. until Sub Pay Remember to qualify for sub pay when you are laid off, for an appointment at 313-230-0505, our code is 289488PL. 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. you must sign the out of work list. You can also collect when you are UNION HALL. The Union Hall is open to essential foot traffic The office will be closed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Jury Duty and miss work. If you are traveling, call Karla to see if only and the West doors will continue as our main entrance. Masks 2020 - MICHIGAN LICENSE RENEWAL: Plumbing license re- you need to make sub-fund self-payments. All members were sent a are required and you need to make an appointment to visit. There is a newals are done online ONLY!!! For detailed instructions and re- Sub-Pay manual in 2018. If you did not receive one, please call TIC at Covid-19 questionnaire that must be filled out by everyone entering quirements, please visit: www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free to stop (517) 321-7502 and ask for the 370 Sub Pay Fund Summary Plan De- the Union Hall. Remember, the Training Center can be used. into the Union hall and pick up a copy of the instructions. scription (SPD) SUB APPS/OOW Changes. SUB is still closed until our travel- UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: www.ua190.org Current members Attendance award drawing for membership meeting information. ers or job calls slow down. Please fill out SUB Apps electronically will be able to log into the “Members Only” section using your last Members present must have dues paid to date to claim award. Monthly now. This can be found on the web page under the OOWL section. If name and UA card number. **** NEW ON THE WEBSITE***: Mem- award is $150. you’re still having unemployment issues call BAs Gary Glaser or Tom bers can now view and sign up for job calls. The same procedure will Attention All Active Members in Good Standing The Joint Ap- McWilliams. For any member issues dealing with benefits contact be used as the call-in line. If you are laid off or go back to work, there prentice and Training Committee voted to reimburse any active mem- Jon DeRoo. If you are less than a year from retiring, please set a are forms available to fill out on the website that will inform the hall. ber of Local 370 that takes and passes any training, testing or certifi- meeting with Jon today. CREDIT CARD MACHINE: You now have the ability to pay cation that may be required to perform their work. This includes Rig- LICENSE RENEWAL. For all continuing education opportuni- your union dues or purchase merchandise by credit card or debit ging, Med-Gas, Back flow or any work-related training or certification ties call Training Coordinator Paul Baker at 248-585-1435. BAs Gary card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A surcharge of expense. Members will be reimbursed after successful completion Glaser and Tom McWilliams are now admins on the Must/Most pro- 3.99% is added to your card on the transaction amount. We will then and verification of the cost. Lost wages will not be covered by the gram, contact them if you need help. mail you your dues receipt and credit charge slip. JATC. Plumbing license renewal is still the responsibility of the mem- RETIREES. Congratulations to our brothers Douglas Greenleaf LAID OFF OR BACK TO WORK – IMPORTANT REMINDER ber. If you have any questions, please contact Local 370 JATC. and Clarence Ladwig on their retirement October 1, 2020. TO ALL MEMBERS: All members who get laid off or report back to Mobile App. Our mobile app is now available for download on IN MEMORIAM. Our deepest sympathies go out to the friends work please immediately contact Karen (734) 424-0962 Ext. #210, your cell phone. Go to the app store and search UA Local 370. Down- and family of Brother James Phillips, who passed away on June, 22, to report the last day in which you worked or to report the day you load the app and sign in. You can read the latest Building Trades 2020, and Brother Robert W. Downey, Jr. who passed away on Sep- went back to work. PLEASE NOTE: Members can now go to the article, see upcoming meeting dates, or pay your dues. This is a work tember 13, 2020. website under “members only” and fill out a “back to work” form or in progress, and we will add more content to the site as we move Good/Welfare. Congratulations to Joe Marciniak on becoming a “laid off” form. forward. Journeyman here at Local 98, we wish you the best in the years to INFORMATION - FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: ALL GM Work requires Must Safety and Drug Testing: MUST come. VISION PROGRAM – EYEMED – IMPORTANT INFORMA- safety modules are only valid for 4 years. Call the hall to sign up for We are looking for Residential and Service Plumbers at this time. TION: EyeMed benefit cards are not necessary to access benefits, the MUSTBSAFE.com website and complete all 18 safety modules. This is a great opportunity to expand and grow, as many members are however, you may print a card from the EyeMed website. Vision Members will not be eligible to work at any GM site until all 18 mod- looking to retire. If you know anyone working Non-Union or is a past providers should be provided the following information at the time of ules are complete and are current on their drug test. If your drug test member that may be interested, have them call Organizer Rob Moses the appointment; 1) Carrier Name -(EyeMed), 2) Member Name 3) is expired you must take one before you can be dispatched to any at 248-763-2187. Member Birthdate GM work. Drug tests are only valid for 1 year. Call The hall and we In Brotherhood, Carlo Castiglione Business Manager Plumb- EyeMed Customer Service Call: 888-581-3648 will print you a drug test authorization form. ers Local 98 In Network Provider Listings Call: 866-804-0982 Our web site is up and running. Check it out at ualocal370.org TRAINING CENTER NEWS. Phone # 248-585-1435. EyeMed Website: www.eyemed.com We are now able to accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and Check out The Training Center’s website www.Plumbers98tc.org NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD APP FOR YOUR SMART American Express for window dues. If you want to take advantage of The Apprenticeship Application process is closed until further DEVICE: Attention all members you can download the free Blue this service there will be a $1.00 per month charge added to the monthly notice. Cross Blue Shield APP on your smart device. This will allow you to window dues fee and a 3% fee for all other transactions. The Training Center staff and trustees would like to send out a see a copy of your BCBS card, review your claims, explanation of Plumbing, Mechanical and Residential Code Books are now avail- hearty congratulations to our newest graduate Joseph Marciniak, benefits and much more. Download: BCBSM able at the hall. The books are $75.00 each. who has completed his Apprenticeship and is now a Non-restricted REPRESENTATIVE FROM FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: On the Remember to keep your dues current. Any member failing to pay Journey Plumber. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of each month a representative will be for 3 months shall stand suspended, unable to vote for a period of The Training Center is open and adhering to COVID-19 restric- available to meet with members from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 one year or run for office for a period of 2 years and subject to a $50 tions. Please call Paul Baker at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 if you have any p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the union hall. Please feel free to come in for any reinstatement fee. Dues must be paid in 3-month increments accord- questions. information you may need on Health and Welfare funds, Met Life ing to our bylaws. Dues will be accepted up to 6:45 on union meeting ASSE Winter Backflow Tester Certification - Class begins 11/ Insurance Policies and miscellaneous. nights. 2/2020. Call Training Center for full schedule. Pre-pay by check only MEDICARE: When you become eligible for Medicare, please Members wishing to take the U.A. welding certification test con- to hold your spot before the deadline 10/16/2020 or if class fills up, contact Bernadette Maus at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888-390-7473. tact business agent, Dan Gaudet for application and testing dates. whichever is first. CLASS INFORMATION – TRAINING CENTER- OFFICE Local 370 ball caps and winter fleece caps are available at the ASSE Backflow Tester Re-Certification exams are scheduled PHONE: 734-426-3700 union offices. Ball caps $10 and fleece caps $5. Pocket Tee shirts are quarterly. Please be sure to check your expiration date, it is now TRAINING CENTER IS OPENED BACK UP TO MEMBERS available for $10 each. Hooded sweat shirts and long sleeve pocket required that you complete your update class prior to your expira- WISHING TO UPDATE ANY CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR tee shirts are available. The sweat shirts are $30 and the long sleeve tion. For those who are eligible, please call the Training Center to QUALITIFACTIONS. tee shirts are $15. Golf polo and golf wind shirts are available for $25. register and pre-pay by check only before the deadline December 18, PLEASE NOTE: We are following the State and CDC guidelines. If you shop on the internet, SHOP UNION MADE, log on to 2020. The next scheduled recertification class is January 26 & 27, You must wear a face mask inside the building. www.shopunionmade.com. 2020. Lead/Asbestos/Bloodborne Pathogens Training (4 hours): T.I.C. fringe administrators’ toll free number is 1-888-797-5862. If your brazing or welding certs are ready to expire, call to sched- Monday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. This is an in-person class, at the ule an appointment. The next WELDING Tests will be Saturday, No- Training Center. To register for this class contract Retha at 734-426- “Walking is man's best medi- “Democracy is a device that vember 7, 2020. You must call to schedule your welding tests at least 3700 cine.” ensures we shall be governed no th 3 days prior to the class. The next BRAZING Cert Sessions will be First Aid/CPR Training (4 hours): Monday, October 19 at 5:00 –Hippocrates (460 BC - 377 better than we deserve.” Friday, November 6, 2020. Please note: All members must be dressed p.m. This is an in-person class, at the Training Center. To register BC) –George Bernard Shaw (1856 appropriately to be in the shop area. please contact Retha 734-426-3700. “I begin to think, that a - 1950) 2020 Course Hour reimbursement forms are now available at WELDING LAB: Starting the first week of September, the weld- calm is not desirable in any situ- the Training Center. You must have 8 hours (approved hours credited ing lab will be back to open labs on Mondays, Wednesday, and “The habit of giving only en- ation in life....Man was made for may vary from actual hours attended) of verifiable approved classes/ Thursdays. Weld tests dates are determined as participants show hances the desire to give.” action and for bustle too, I be- training from January 1 - December 31, 2020 to be eligible for the they have the skills. –Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892) lieve.” $80.00 reimbursement. CONFINED SPACE (4 HRS): Still looking to put on a confined –Abigail Adams (1744 - 1818) OSHA Training - OSHA 10, available as on an online class for space class. Minimum of four (4) to put class on. Call training center BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING $25 at www.careersafeonline.com This OSHA 10 class is not affiliated to get put on the list for the next class. MIDDLETON with the UA or our Training Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training is ICRA CERTIFICATION (16 HRS): Looking to put on another “Never forget what a man Real Estate Training Inc. also offered online through the MUST website. Go to ICRA certification class. Next class possible in-person at the training says to you when he is angry.” 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 –Henry Ward Beecher (1813 Troy, MI 48098 www.mustonline.org. **Be sure to take the Construction Safety center. Minimum of four (4) to put a class on. Call training center to www.middletontraining.com courses; not the General Industry courses. get put on the list for the next class. - 1887) 248-885-8311 It is each member’s individual responsibility to keep all their APPRENTICES PLEASE NOTE: Make sure your e-mail and Certifications current. phone number are updated at the training center. Please call and dial If the person you are trying to reach at the Training Center is EXT. 2 unavailable, please leave a message to ensure we can return your CONDOLENCES: Our lifetime member Ken Chard passed away call. We attempt to return all messages by the end of the business on September 22nd. Ken initiated April 22, 1954, retired August 1, 1988 day. and became a lifetime member April 22, 2004. To all family members and friends, we extend our most heartfelt sorrow and condolences. “What you cannot enforce, do not command.” RETIREE MEETINGS – **SPADES and BREAKFAST MEET- –Sophocles (496 BC - 406 BC) INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PA- “The most wasted day of all is that in which we have not PER: Please contact Karen Spearin at the union hall, (734) 424- laughed.” 0962 Ext #210, if you would like to put a special notification in the mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com –Sebastian R. N. Chamfort paper. (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 October 2, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 Local 174 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades Local 636 Pipe Fitters, Steam Fitters, West Michigan Plumbers, Fit- and find out if you have current the unemployed list will report to ters & Service Trades Local 174 PAC card on file. work with a UA/WMMCA issued Refrigeration & COOPERSVILLE – Meeting Medicare Retirees: Effec- drug card.” Section 18.5 states, Air Conditioning Service Notice: ALL IN-PERSON UNION tive January 1st you are now en- “…employees…shall be required MEETINGS AND RETIREE rolled in a Humana Medicare Ad- to maintain the following Safety Pipe Fitters Local636 BREAKFASTS ARE CAN- vantage Plan administered by Training Certifications: First Aid/ DETROIT – The next membership meeting is scheduled for CELLED UNTIL FURTHER NO- Labor First. If you have any CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd. TICE. We will continue to do questions about premium pay- OSHA 10.” Please make sure you in Livonia, 48150. monthly virtual meetings ments contact TIC. All other follow our agreement. The Hall is now open to all foot traffic. Masks are REQUIRED. through the members only questions should be directed to Out of work list: Please re- Dues payments or SUB transactions can still be done via email or by Local 671 Facebook group the first Tues- Labor First. member to call extension 17 when phone. SUB email is [email protected] day of the month at 7pm. Short Term Disability: The you are laid off. You must call line Applications for the Pipefitters Apprenticeship Program will be Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671 Attention: This paper is to Local #174 Board of Trustees re- 17 to be put on the available to available on Monday October 5, 2020 thru Friday October 16, 2020 at MONROE – The next Regu- serve as the official notice to the cently voted to increase the work list. When you leave a mes- the Pipefitters Training Center located at 636 Executive Dr. Troy MI lar Union meeting is scheduled membership. short-term disability amount from sage, please speak clearly. Any 48099. Contact number 248-585-0636. for November 5th at 7pm at the UA for Biden: The UA and $300 per week to $400 per week. member who goes to work with- The application pick up days and times are as follows: Union hall. The next Executive General President McManus as- This increase will be effective out a referral is in violation of our Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 4pm Board meeting is also sched- sembled a UA Political Engage- September 30th, 2019. Collective Bargaining Agreement Tuesday from 9am to 6pm uled for November 5th at 5pm at ment Committee (PEC) to directly Dispatch: We will be split- and Article XXXI of our Consti- Saturday morning from 9am to 11am the Union hall. I will get out a engage members across the coun- ting up the dispatch responsibili- tution and By-Laws. Please con- You can also access a printable application on our notice to all members if we feel try in the political process. The ties between the business agent tact the Union Hall to find out Pipefitters636tc.org website to complete and return in person to the that it is still unsafe to meet. We PEC is made up of Business Man- and the assistant business man- your position on the out of work Training Center (address above). With all completed applications are asking that only voting agers, Business Agents, Jour- ager positions. Each person will list. you must have with you your Diploma or GED and drivers license. members attend the Union meet- neymen and Journeywomen, and be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There Union Hall extension num- There is a $45 required testing fee that will take place at the Pipefitters ings until further notice. Please Apprentices from all UA trades. is a dispatch email: dispatch bers: Ryan Bennett Business Local 636 Training Center. be prepared to social distance That committee examined the two @ua174.org which both offices Manager ext:12, Nathan Phillips Any Member interested in volunteering to Lit Drop (contactless), and wear a mask during the meet- presidential candidates and their have access to. There is a dis- Assistant Business Manager ext. phone banks (text), post card writing, etc. For our Labor Friendly ing. There will be masks avail- positions as related to: Union patch phone extension that will 13, Jason Finch Business Agent Politicians for the upcoming General Election, please call Business able at the door. rights, energy, infrastructure, and switch between the two offices ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer Agent Sam Cadena @ 248-939-8636. Health and Welfare: Due to retirement security. After several depending on who is on dis- ext.15, Lisa Johnson Accounting The Pipefitters would like to extend our deepest condolences to some very large claims and the virtual meetings, the committee patch. Manager 11, Cami Burris Admin- the family of Retiree Brother Hershel Moore who passed away on continued rise of Health Care, the voted unanimously to endorse New insurance carriers: istrative Assistant ext. 10, Train- Sept. 12, 2020. And to the family of Retiree Brother Thomas Mack Health and Welfare Board had to Joe Biden for President. Find Active and NON Medicare Retir- ing Dept: Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, who passed away Sept. 7, 2020. To the family of Retiree Brother John make some substantial changes more info on the process, the is- ees Nicole Shumaker ext. 30. Gjebic who passed away July 27, 2020. Also to the family of Retiree to our health plan. These sues, and other endorsed candi- Aetna: (888)290-7241 Training News: Brother John Dew who passed away July 23, 2020. changes will come into effect on dates at uagetinvolved.org/ Save-Rx: (800)228-3108 FIRST AID: First Aid/CPR/ Pipefitters Local 636 would like to extend our warm thoughts and January 1st, 2021. You will receive Endorsements: You can find Medicare Retirees BBP class will be the second healing prayers to Retiree Brother Don Wheeler who is still home information in the mail in the com- AFL-CIO endorsed candidates at Labor First: (616) 345-0788 Thursday of the month, from recovering from surgery. Also healing prayers for Brother John Hay- ing months. miaflcio.vote. Organizing Update: Please 5:00p-9:00p. The next classes will ward who was recently in a car accident and is at home recovering. Flu Shot Clinic: The Flu VOTE: Mail ballots are go- contact Chris Pelton if you know be held on Thursday, October 8, CJ Harrison would like all our members to know that she is still Shot Clinic was a success; every- ing out in mid-September and the of any jobsites with a non-union 2020. available by phone during these uncertain times, she is working from one who wanted a shot got one. campaigning is ramping up. Re- plumbing or mechanical contrac- If you have a certification home doing phone conferences which is still beneficial to all our Thank you to Carly for her hard member in Michigan you can now tor or if you are interested in ac- that has expired in the last few members and their families. You can contact her @ 313-580-6887. work scheduling and assisting vote absentee for no reason. You tively assisting with our organiz- months and have questions re- The Retiree Association Meetings have been cancelled until our members! can apply for an absentee ballot ing efforts. There are plenty of garding recertification, please further notice. The election has also been postponed until further Work Opportunities: There and register to vote at opportunities available, ranging contact the Training Office. notice. – President David Evans have been some travel opportu- www.mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ from a one-day ride-along with a Many certifications have ex- UA password good thru December 31, 2020: Vote nities available recently. Give avapplication Business Agent or Organizer all tended grace periods on expira- Any member that is Retiring, contact Benesys @ 248-813-9800 Vinnie a shout if you are looking Fundraiser for Marc the way up to full blown salting. tion dates. for your retirement paperwork. Or if you want to meet with the for some work out of town. Vernick: OCTOBER IS THE Dues: Please keep your The Training Center has Financial Secretary Treasurer, please give him a 7 to 10 day notice Mobile App: Our Mobile LAST MONTH TO ORDER. monthly window dues current. started scheduling night classes so that he can get all of your paperwork in order. App titled “UA Local 671” is Cami will be running a fundraiser You can find your dues balance and will continue to slowly add Dues: If you do not pay your dues by the end of each quarter. available in the App Store for I for Marc Vernick beginning Sep- on the website or by calling the more to the schedule. We will After 2 quarters go unpaid you will then be Expelled and have to be phone or Android. The Username tember 1st and running thru the Union office. Remember that if continue to follow the CDC Re-Initiated and pay a $200 Re-Initiation fee. for Local 671 Members is your month of October. Back Packs you are expelled from the UA that Guidelines and the Governor’s Defined Contribution Pension Plan: For those members who last name and your book number and Duffle Bags are available for you are no longer eligible to at- mandate to wear masks while in use the Voice Response Unit, VRU to obtain balance information and (UA Card Number). The Pass- purchase thru Cami and can be tend Local Union events, such as the building. We are actively transfers funds in your Defined Contribution Pension, the number word is your book number. Please personalized with “UA LOCAL meetings, picnics, awards ban- monitoring changes due to has changed. The new number for the VRU is 877-410-9984. Plan download this app so you can keep #174”. 100% of commissions is quets, and Christmas parties. COVID-19 and schedules are provider number is 7526. up on current information that being donated to help Marc with Jurisdiction: Remember to subject to change based on group You can now login to your Defined Contribution account on the the hall needs to get out. Re- medical and living expenses. always call into the local you are restrictions indoors. Mask are Local’s website. Just click on the “Defined Contribution login here cently, we have used it to send Please contact Cami at (616) 837- traveling to. Do not rely on any- required while in the Training tab” and it will take you to the BeneSys login page. The Defined out Covid-19 related news and 0222, ext. 10 or email cburris one else to call in for you. They Center. Contribution website is www.yourplanaccess.com/benesys. insurance information; it is a great @ua174.org for more details. will not get into trouble. It is the Attention: The CSD-1 Class Are you “Work Ready”? Have any of your safety modules ex- way to get news out to the Mem- 401K Withdrawal: The re- member who is working in another Scheduled to start on October pired? Is your Drug Test current? Check your report card at bership fast. cently enacted CARES Act allows local who has not checked in that 28th has been cancelled due to the mustbsafe.org and if it is time for renewal call the Training Center 2020 Election: We have yard the 401k Plan to adopt a special gets into trouble. Please contact instructor from Boiler Risk Man- 248-585-0636 and they will register you. Be “ready” when the calls signs at the Hall for candidates in-service distribution for partici- Ryan Bennett if you see another agement being injured in an acci- come in. Safety modules and drug tests are paid for by the Contrac- that your Political Action Com- pants who are diagnosed with local’s contractors/members dent. We will reschedule this tors Association. WHEN YOU STAY CURRENT WITH YOUR mittee has interviewed and en- COVID-19, whose spouse or working in our jurisdiction. class as soon as he is able to re- SAFETY MODULES, DRUG TEST AND FIRST AID, YOU WILL dorsed. We need to all get behind child is diagnosed with COVID - Contact Info: Please make turn to work. We apologize for QUALIFY FOR FUTURE BONUS PAYMENTS. them in order to protect our fu- 19, or who are experiencing eco- sure we have your updated con- any inconvenience this may Financial Planning: Call Jason May at Morgan Stanley 248-258- ture work. nomic hardship as a result of the tact information. Check your info cause. If you have any questions 1750 for assistance and consultation relating to your Defined Contribu- In Closing: It is the time of pandemic. This distribution can on the website or by calling Cami regarding this cancellation, tion Investments. year again; we want to remind be up to $100k, is not subject to at the Union office. please contact Jeff Rumsey in the Recovery Support Group: Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support Recov- all hunters to bring the good the ordinary 10% excise tax, and Retiree Breakfast: The sta- Training Office. ery group for ongoing recovery from substance abuse and addiction safety habits you possess on the income tax from the distribu- tus of the August Retiree Break- Open Welding will resume on meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm at the the job to the blind as well. Driv- tion can be spread out over a 3- fast is CANCELLED. If you are Wednesday nights from 5pm – office of “Work Life Strategies” 26789 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3105, ers: be mindful of deer running year period. a retiree and in need of assis- 9pm starting on 9/16/2020. Due Huntington Woods 48070. Call 248-545-8301 for details or any ques- across roads this deer season Individuals receiving such a tance, please contact the Local to class size limits, you will need tions you may have. Also, a Relations/Divorce Support Group meet too. Once again, don’t forget to distribution may also repay the Union Office. to call the Training Office to reg- on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6pm. register to vote and exercise distribution over 3-year period, in Metal Trades, Helpers, and ister so we can limit the number Worker Assistance Program: Work Life Strategies, LLC are that right. We don’t need to ar- which case they will not be sub- Trainees: Please remember that of participants to follow the State available to our members and their families to provide personal coun- gue and debate with our friends ject to income tax on what they if you are working as a Metal mandated guidelines. seling services and when needed, referral to other professionals. Call and neighbors, we can prove repay. Unlike other hardships, Trades, Helper, or Trainee your The next weld test event will 248-545-8301 to talk to a counselor for issues relating to grief, alcohol our point on Nov. 3. this distribution only requires that raises are based on the day you be Saturday, October 10, 2020 @ and or drug addiction, bankruptcy, financial management, marital, Mike Jewell cell 419-262-8503 the member self-certify the need. were first dispatched to work at 8:00am. The capability demon- depression, legal and family counseling. Consultations with Work email: [email protected] The Fund is not required to that classification. If you are not stration will be on Thursday, Oc- Life Strategies are a service paid for by the Insurance Fund. Referrals Vinnie Fenech cell 734-693-4082 independently corroborate the sure of your dispatch date, please tober 8, 5:00p – 9:00p. Please call to outside professionals, if needed, will be paid for according to the email: [email protected] participant’s certification with contact the Union office. It is up and sign up if you plan to test. current health care plan benefits. medical documentation or other to you to let the Union office Please contact Jeff or Nicole Training Center News. Call Kim at the training center for first aid types of documentation. The know. to sign up for classes or if you online class. Local 636, con’t distribution is a one-time event Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia have questions. Call the training Please send all emails and weld continuities to Certified Rigging/ only and must be taken in 2020. - 3rd Wednesday of the month / office [email protected] Signalperson- Monday and Make sure you specify that Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / @(616)837-0222 x16 (Jeff) / WELDING - 4pm to 8pm. Regular night welding from 4 pm to 8 Thursday Nights from 4 to 8 CSD you are taking a COVID with- 5:30pm Nicole @(616)837-0222 x30. pm on Mondays, and Thursdays. Cost is $50 for 40 hours. 1- Monday night from 5 to 8 drawal. Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of Or via text Jeff (231)923-8140 Downhill Welding- 6 Saturdays, call Kurt to sign up, cost $75 Starting Oct. 7th - call Kim to Sub-Pay: The board of the month / CIO Hall 490 West- / Nicole (231)206-4213. GMAW Welding- 4 Saturdays, Call Mike to sign up, cost $50 sign up, cost $50: CAD from 4 to trustees voted to temporarily ern / 6pm Starting Oct.5th• Call Kim to sign up, cost $50: 8, DDC 1, Chiller Basics, raise the maximum sub pay credit All members are encouraged “You must learn from the MET /MES- Monday and Thursday night from 5 to 8. CO2 basics from 5 to 8 from $130 to $260 from March 23rd to become active in our area La- mistakes of others. You can't pos- MES STAR: Thursdays 5-8 starting Oct. 8th Starting Oct. 8- call Kim to sign until the end of April. To file for bor Councils. Please contact a sibly live long enough to make (Continued next column) up Cost $50: Revit from 4 to 8 sub-pay, fill out a sub-pay form. Union Officer for details. them all yourself.” You can find a form on the mem- FRINGE PLAN THIRD – Sam Levenson (1911 - bers only section of the website PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: 1980) under the “forms” tab on the left (TIC) hand side, or you can call the West Michigan Plumbers, “A sound mind in a sound Union office and we’ll mail or Fitters and Service Trades Local body is a short but full descrip- email you some. Mail or fax the No.174 Fringe Benefit Funds tion of a happy state in this completed form along with verifi- 6525 Centurion Drive world.” cation that you received an un- Lansing, MI 48917-9275 –John Locke (1632 - 1704) employment payment to TIC. If (517) 321-7502 Phone you prefer to email the forms, (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free “Nothing fixes a thing so in- please email them to Cami at (517) 321-7508 Fax tensely in the memory as the wish [email protected] and she will BENEFITS WEBSITE: to forget it.” submit them to TIC. westmichiganplumbers.org is –Michel de Montaigne (1533 PAC Cards: Since the elimi- the TIC website where you can - 1592) nation of prevailing wage, the check your contributions and “Insanity in individuals is race to the bottom on wages and benefit information. Click on ben- something rare – but in groups, benefits for publicly funded efit inquiry. Your username is parties, nations and epochs, it is projects has begun. Our political your social security number. The the rule.” focus over the years to come will password for first time users is –Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - be electing people who support K4GHB39 (case sensitive). You 1900) prevailing wage and wage stan- will then be prompted to create a dards in general. To do that we permanent password. “Familiarity breeds con- need to raise our PAC card par- Forms: The forms for Dollar tempt – and children.” ticipation. We currently have less Bank Reimbursement and Sub –Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) than half of the local contribut- Pay are on the www.ua174.org ing to our PAC. website under the Members Only “The time is now, the place Your PAC contribution section and Forms and Links tab. is here. Stay in the present. You DOES NOT COME OFF YOUR Contract Requirements: can do nothing to change the CHECK. When you sign the PAC Please remember Section 5.7 of past, and the future will never card it allows us to move money our collective bargaining agree- come exactly as you plan or hope from your working dues over to ment states, “Persons called from for.” our PAC. Please call Cami today (Continued next column) –Dan Millman 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN October 2, 2020

Local 357

Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Service Local 357 KALAMAZOO – UNION Submission MEETING: All Union Meetings are cancelled until further Plumbers, Pipe hold notice. The Finance Committee Fitters & HVAC and Executive Board will conduct WRESTLING a length of fiber their regularly scheduled monthly Service into submission while working at meetings in person. We will con- the FCA Mack Avenue plant in duct an Informational Zoom Local 111 Detroit is Todd Yoas of IBEW Lo- Meeting in place of a face to face cal 58. He’s employed by Motor membership meeting starting at Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC City Electric Technologies. 6:30 pm on Oct. 13, 2020. There Service Local 111 will be an email with instructions UPPER PENINSULA – Both on how to participate in advance the Escanaba and Marquette Local 85 of October’s union meeting. You halls have been closed to walk-in can only receive this email if you members until further notice. Plumbers & Steam Fitters have given us permission to send Please call either hall for any as- you emails. Please call Lori at the sistance you may need. Hall, (269) 679-2570, to confirm The next scheduled union Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 your email address and/or con- meeting will be on October 29, SAGINAW – The Next Union Meeting will be a special order of sent to us sending you emails. 2020 at the Escanaba hall @ 7:30 business for the purpose of nominations held on Wednesday, Octo- POLITICAL INFORMA- p.m. EST. This will be a special Plumbers & ber 7, 2020 at 7:00pm at UA Local 85 Hall located at 3535 Bay Rd. TION: The following candidates called meeting for nominations Saginaw, Michigan. Masks will be mandatory and social distancing have been endorsed by Local 357. of all elected positions. Pipe Fitters will be observed. State House Seats We will be following ALL state Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 I am very excited to announce we will be open for business in our 60th District - Julie Rogers mandates of the Michigan Execu- DETROIT – The next regu- new office located at 3535 Bay Road starting October 5, 2020. 61st Dist. - Christine Morse tive order by the Governor. Masks Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 333 lar business meeting will be held We encourage members to do as much of their business as they 63rd District- Luke Howell LU will be required so if you plan on LANSING – October’s union Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30 can by phone, email and fax. We will adhere to social distancing 357 Member attending please wear a mask. meeting is CANCELLED. P.M. at the Union Hall. The Ex- practices. SUB checks will continue to be mailed ONLY. We will be 66th Dist. - Abigail Wheeler Thank you to the member- Weld Classes will start up in ecutive Board will meet the same available by phone and email anytime for your convenience. Please Fiancée to LU 357 Member ship for your patience during this September. evening at 4:30 P.M. Please note, utilize the phone numbers and email addresses listed below. 78th Dist. – Dan VandeHeed process due to the current situa- If you’re interested in taking masks will be required for entry ALL NON-CRITICAL INTERACTIONS is cancelled until fur- 79th Chokwe Pitchford tion of the COVID-19 mandates the weld class please sign up to the meeting. ther notice. Please utilize email and phone calls whenever possible. Kalamazoo County of gatherings. Any questions at www.ua333.org or call Trent or Reminder: Article V, Section Below is a list of main contacts for the hall: Marshall Killian LU 357 please call Business Manager, Diana at 517-323-0333. There is a 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, Justin Pomerville, Business Manager (989) 799-5261 x 13 Member for Kalamazoo School Dean Gutzman and stay safe. $25.00 fee, please call your re- By-Laws and Rules of Order. Any [email protected] Board: Note: you will need to Reminder: It is your respon- spective hall to pay for the class. project that falls into the jurisdic- Jamie Badour, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 15 write his name in on your ballot sibility to call the hall as soon as Lansing: September 1st tion of Local 704 shall be manned [email protected] Meredith Place for Clerk and Reg- you get laid off, the day you call (Tuesday’s & Thursday’s) Lan- by not less than two members. Tim Danielak, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 14 ister of Deeds in is the date that you are placed sing Training Center, 16180 Na- Any member violating this By- [email protected] Jason Weirsma for Drain on the Out of Work List, if you tional Parkway, Lansing, MI. Law shall be brought before the Clint Steele, Business Agent (231) 499-7330 Commissioner do not call in you will not be re- 48906. Executive Board for a trial and be [email protected] Rick Fuller for Sheriff ferred to work. Jackson: September 1st subject to a fine. Bobby Anderson, Organizer (989) 799-5261 x 12 Jeff Getting for Prosecutor Important Information: (Tuesday’s & Thursday’s) 3101 Article IX, Section 4 of Lo- [email protected] County Commissioners Contact the hall with any Industrial Allied Dr. Jackson, MI. cal 704’s Constitution, By-Laws Kristin Tuthill, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 11 Zack Bauer Dist. 2 changes with any of the follow- 49201. and Rules of Order sates: Mem- [email protected] Tracy Hall Dist. 3 ing: E-Mail, address, phone num- Battle Creek: September 14th bers shall report all job starts to Feather Reige, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 10 Veronica McKissack Dist. 5 ber, a new birth, marriage, divorce, (Monday’s & Thursday’s) (KCC) its local union office. [email protected] Jen Aniano Dist. 6 or death. For those of you, who RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd. Battle NFPA All Access is available The next Northern Meeting is postponed until further notice. Anthony Bates Dist. 7 have an email address that we do Creek, MI. 49037. for all 704 members. Please con- Please check the ualocal85.org or our Facebook page for the Keshia Dickason Dist. 9 not yet have on record, please Weld Tests are the second tact the Local 704 Training Cen- most up-to-date information. Mike Quinn Dist. 10 call and give it to April or Ann. Tuesday of each month begin- ter for username and password. The new website is up and running. Please check out Oshtemo Township Reminder to Welders/Weld- ning September 8th at 4:00 at the Phone numbers to remember: www.ualocal85.org. Click on Local 85 Members to access members Libby Heiny-Cogswell for Super- ing Forms: The UA Welder Lansing Training Center. NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for infor- only information. Login information is username: first initial with full visor Qualification Continuity Report PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL mation regarding Health and last name. Password is 00 with your UA Card Number. If you should Dusty Farmer for Clerk forms are available on our CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, Welfare or Pension fund ques- have any difficulties logging in, please call Kristin or Feather at (989) Zak Ford for Trustee website under Training or at the as of January 2019, all Braze and tions. 799-5261 ext. 11 or 10. Cheri Bell for Trustee hall. Certifications expire every 6 Weld Certifications shall be up- Continuing education The new Facebook page is live. If you are currently on the Local Kizzy Bradford for Trustee months and it is YOUR responsi- dated within 120 days of their ex- classes are being formed. Please Eighty-Five Facebook account, invites were sent to have you join Kristen Cole for Trustee bility to get your welding forms piration date, or you will lose your reach out to the training center the new site. UA Local 85 page is our public Facebook account. UA Van Buren County turned in on time. certifications. Check the date(s) for further information or future Local 85 Members Group is our new members only Facebook. On this Susan Zuiderveer for Pros- 2020 Upgrade Certification of your Certifications, if they classes you would like to see page, we will have important messages and reminders specific to our ecuting Attorney Class Schedule has been posted have expired please contact Diana added. membership. Please like both and let us know what you think. Thomas Imus LU 357 Mem- to Local 111 web-site (lu111.com). at 517.323.0333. Though we send Classes for backflow certifi- GOD BLESS ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE LABOR MOVE- ber for Paw Paw School Board Please update all Non-UA out everyone’s continuities to be cation are being formed now. MENT! Jon Hoadley for 6th Con- certifications (Plumbing License, renewed; between changes in Please contact the Local 704 Training Center News: gressional Dist. MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- addresses and the Post Office, Training Center for more informa- Congratulations to our newest Journeymen: Lucas Booms, Tim MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- ing a copy of your certification there is plenty of room for tion. Hannick, Zack Los, Patrick McGuire, Ryan Mulka and Brandon Wil- SUES: As a member, TIC Interna- to the Union Hall error. Ultimately it is the member’s Please keep your information son. tional provides a dedicated team 2020 BTA Class Schedule responsibility to make sure their updated with the union hall. SUB Fund: of member advocates to assist has been posted to Local 111 certification(s) are current and A speedy recovery to all of Print Unemployment Payment History located underneath the with the resolution of any and all web-site (lu111.com). updated. our sick and injured members. Certification Tab when logged into your MiWAM account. Deadline medical claims issues. If at any Check your dues records! You If your Med-Gas Installer is for submittals is Noon on Thursday in order to receive a check that time you experience an issue with are assessed a $50 reinstatement once going to expire within the next few Friday. Checks will be mailed out on Friday. No in person pickups your claims being processed and you become 3 months behind. You months please sign up on our allowed. If a holiday falls on a Friday, checks will be issued on Thurs- paid correctly, please contact TIC are automatically expelled once you website to take the renewal class. day and deadline will be moved up to Wednesday by noon. international at 1-888-281-3461. If are over 6 months behind. Med-Gas new certification: Where to submit documents: Address: UA Local Union 85 SUB, you are not satisfied with the ser- Safety Training on Local 111 Please sign up online on our P.O. Box 6547, Saginaw, MI 48608 Fax: (989) 791-3468 Email: vice you have received, please call Web Site: When taking the on- website or contact the training [email protected] me, Ken Willcutt, (269) 569-3492. line safety training, go to our web center. SUB Application for Benefits: Must be on file in order to receive WEBSITE INFORMATION site ua111.com and click on Safety Long sleeve and short sleeve SUB Check. Available at the Hall. – FRINGES – TIC: Check out the Links. Members must take these t-shirts available. Long sleeve are 90 Day Rule: The weeks you are claiming must be submitted website at www.ualocal357.com safety trainings for each site to $25. Short sleeve tees are $20. We Local 333, con’t within 90 days of the first Monday following the week in which you and the FACEBOOK Page @ work at each mill. Please take note have a large assortment of colors are eligible to receive a State benefit per the Plan Documents. www.facebook.com/UALocal they are valid for 1 year. and sizes. Zip up hoodies are 27yrs before retiring. We are so Taxes: There are no taxes taken out of SUB Fund Checks, how- 357/. You should sign up for MSHA Training: The 2020 available also. very sorry for your loss. ever they are taxable wages and you will receive a W-2 at the end of access to your fringe reporting MSHA schedule is on our web site Sincere condolences to the Heartfelt condolences to the year. If you want taxes withheld from your SUB Fund Check, done by TIC via the Union & our Facebook page. Call Ann at Mrs. Irene Jackard on the loss of DeShon Leek on the loss of his please indicate the dollar amount for Federal and State on each SUB website. To gain access, click on (906) 226-6511 ext. 4 to register. her husband Lansing’s Life mother Desinthia Barry who submittal. the Members Access Your Infor- MSHA expires in one year. Member Jack Jackard who passed away September 17, 2020. NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: mation Here, then click on TIC passed away September 20, 2020, Our thoughts and prayers are to Address & Phone Update: Please call the Union Hall to update International Corporation and at the age of 88. Our thoughts and you, your family and friends. any address or phone number changes at (989) 799-5261 ext. 10. then Register. This is where you Local 357 cont’d prayers are you and your family Sincere condolences to Beneficiary Cards: Please call the Union Hall for any changes in will type in your Name, Email bills incurred and paid on claims during this sorrowful time. Marty Fox on the loss of his fa- beneficiary information at (989) 799-5261 ext. 10. Address, UA Card # and Create of an ex-spouse or dependents. Deepest sympathy to the ther Clyde Fox who passed away Email Addresses: Please email [email protected] to update your own password. Once you (See Pages 6 and 27 in the Sum- family and friends of Jackson September 14, 2020 at the age of email addresses. have completed all the informa- mary Plan Description Booklet member, Richard C. Johnson who 90. We are so very sorry for you Website Address: Please visit www.ualocal85.org. tion – click on the LARGE REGIS- for clarification) Time limits ap- passed away on September 14, loss and extend our thoughts and Insurance: When you are working out of another Local’s juris- TER button that is surrounded by ply for reporting status changes 2020. Rich was a Pipefitters for prayers to your family and loved diction it may take up to 90 days for your Insurance and Pension to a Blue Box. Your User Access will so let the hall know ASAP! (Continued next column) ones. be reciprocated back to Local 85, which may cause problems with be granted the next business day. your Health Insurance. ALWAYS SAVE YOUR CHECK STUBS and To access your account, once fax them in to the hall at 989-791-3468 with the local you are working it is set up, all you need to do is 20% of workers still claiming jobless benefits out of indicated. We will fax them down to BeneSys to keep your access the Membership Button WASHINGTON (PAI) — The nationwide numbers crat-sponsored Heroes Act to Insurance up to date. again – type in your email address One of every five U.S. workers – don’t include the 1.5 million who extend the jobless benefits has RETIREE LUNCHEON: All retiree luncheons are postponed and password – and all your infor- to be precise, 20.3 percent – are have sought federal pandemic aid languished without sufficient until further notice. Please check the ualocal85.org or Facebook for mation will be presented. As a still seeking or claiming state and checks in the two weeks since the GOP support. So the 50-member all up to date information. member via the website, you will federal jobless benefits, updated Sept. 17, BLS reports, or the 1.6 bipartisan House Problem Solv- Remember you all are essential to me. be able to keep track of all your Bureau of Labor Statistics data million who sought the state ers Caucus unveiled its own Justin M. Pomerville hours and receive an e-mail when shows. checks in those weeks. In just the $1.573 trillion aid package on Business Manager/Financial Secretary hours are posted to your account. Those 29.7 million jobless week ending Sept. 12, 1.4 million Sept.15. Its frank aim: To push Local Union 85 This is very important as it is up to workers getting aid included 13.2 workers sought those two types legislative leaders back to the you to keep up to date on the hours million who got regular state aid, of aid, BLS said. bargaining table. being paid on your behalf by ANY and 14.4 million who got federal Many of those aid checks are “Americans who’ve been CONTRACTORS. pandemic unemployment assis- about to run out. The $600 fed- displaced from their jobs due to $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ CHANGE OF STATUS: If tance, as of the end of August, eral check program stopped tak- Covid-19 need federal support to ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL you have a change of status for BLS adds. ing new applications at the end pay their bills and put food on • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL example: married, divorced, re- In Michigan from March 15 of July. That program not only the table for their families until • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS married, birth, death, workers through Sept. 2, nearly $22 bil- “topped” state jobless benefits, they can get back to work. It’s • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS comp, address change, etc., lion in unemployment benefits but extended federal aid to “gig important to provide such sup- please call TIC at the phone num- were been paid to more than 2.1 economy” workers, “independent port without a corresponding COMMERCIAL CONTAINERIZED SERVICE ber above and Lori at the Union million workers. contractors,” farm workers, home economic incentive to remain RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Hall. It is very important that we The height of unemployment health care workers and other unemployed,” the group ex- PICKUPS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE keep all our records up to date. for the U.S. this year, took place workers state jobless programs plained. SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON There seems to be a continuing in April with a rate of 14.4 per- don’t cover. There is little reason to ex- problem regarding notification of cent. The rate had dropped to 8.4 And the state jobless ben- pect any type of action on the (248) 960-1200 divorces. Note that you, the mem- percent in August. In February, efit funds are running low, if they extension of jobless benefits ber, will be responsible for any pre-COVID, the jobless rate was already haven’t run out of cash. before the Nov. 3 general elec- MANN METALS CORP. (Continued next column) 3.5 percent. In Congress, the $3 trillion Demo- tion. 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 October 2, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9

Heat and Abatement Heat and Frost Workers Frost Insulators Local 207 Insulators Abatement Workers Local 207 Local 47 TAYLOR – There are a lot of Local 25 upcoming projects slated for late fall early winter so be prepared Heat and Frost Insulators & for work during a time when tra- Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 Allied Workers Local 47 ditionally work is slowing down. SOUTHFIELD – REMINDER: LANSING – The Union When you do return to work, fol- We continue to be under the di- Meeting originally scheduled for low all required Covid guidelines rective of the International Union October 9, 2020 has been can- that may be in and pursuant to that directive, celled due to the current Covid- place for certain the OCTOBER 2020 UNION 19 pandemic. sites. Remember MEETING has been cancelled. To combat and limit the to call in if you Continue to monitor the spread of Covid-19, Local 47 en- are unemployed Facebook page for updates. courages all members to continue for help with fu- WEBSITE: to work safe, and if you feel sick ture placement. The new WORKING ON A SCHEDULE 10 stainless pipe at the FCA Mack Avenue project in Detroit is Aaron contact a doctor immediately. Updated, work- website is up Musulin of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671. He’s employed by John E Green. Any retirees wanting to go ing telephone and running. It to work, please call the office. KEVIN numbers are can be located The Funds Trustees have MEAGHER necessary to at: https:// Local 36 waived the 79-hour rule. help you with heatfrostinsulat- The International Union is work placement. Do not get ors.org. Elevator requesting all the names of past caught without the necessary APPAREL Constructors and present members that are Vet- current job site credentials, al- CURT New Local 25 erans of the Armed Forces. This though several state agencies McGLONE apparel is avail- list will be going back to our char- have relaxed renewal require- able at the Elevator Constructors Local 36 participation. The better you un- Local 169 ter in 1937. We need the name, ments due to the pandemic. Union Hall. New items include: DETROIT – ALL MEMBERS derstand the codes, the better Boilermakers registration number, military The General Office still has a knit hats and beanies, new hi-vis ARE INFORMED that our next you can protect your customers, branch and dates served. Please ban on Union Meeting and Elec- short and long sleeved t-shirts regular Membership Meeting was your work and yourself. Knowl- call the office for more informa- tions. Our current election pro- and hi-vis hoodies. Apparel can planned for Monday, Oct. 26, at edge is key. Boilermakers Local 169 tion. cess is still on hold until an ok is be viewed on the Facebook page. 5:30 pm, as of this printing we The City of Detroit is open ALLEN PARK – The union All members should have given to proceed. All members EMPLOYEMNT are having a meeting in the park- by appointment only for license meeting will be held in Area Three received a letter from our Inter- will be notified by mail when the CHANGES: All employment ing lot only, we are seeking al- renewal. Be advised they would on Friday, October 9, 2020 at 8pm national regarding the Asbestos election can resume. changes; hire, lay off, fire, shop ternate ways to communicate if like it done online. Send emails at the IBEW 692 -1300 West Tho- Exposure Scientific Study. For Work in other areas of the change, disability, etc. must be the weather does not cooperate to [email protected] with pho- mas Street, more information on how to par- region have been picking up over called into the Union Hall. The or an venue to accommodate us. tos of current driver license and Bay City, MI ticipate in this study, please con- the last couple of weeks in Ohio only way to guarantee you are Any changes in this schedule or current city of Detroit Elevator 48706. tact Business Manager Patrick and West Virginia. Fall outages on the out of work list and your venue will be included in future license and your phone number The union Welch at the main Local 47 Office in all areas in the region are on employment records remains cur- Building Tradesmen articles and attached or call 313-316-8711. hall accepts number: 517-708-0665 the horizon so make sure if you rent and correct is to call the Of- emails. The Local requests your Kurt Johnson has said all li- Visa, Master Per the Rules and Proce- can travel that you make sure to fice – (248) 352-1850. email so we may inform you on censes’ expiration dates have Card, and Dis- dures: get licensed as soon as possible. LAYOFF/HIRE: Please be any last-minute changes or the been extended during the shut- cover. Pay- Members must notify the With most state agencies reminded, all members shall no- possibility of virtual meetings. down. These instructions have ments can be office within 24 hours of being working from home during this tify the Business Manager within All Members, 4th quarter been sent to you through email. made both at laid off or charges may be placed. pandemic, filling out on-line re- 48 hours after accepting a job or dues were due on October 1, 2020. City of Detroit Elevator Journey the hall and Members must notify the newals is the way to go. They are upon termination of employment. Local Constitution and Bylaws Person testing procedures have BOB over the office before ANY overtime is processing much quicker than Failure to report will result in an states that regular dues must be been updated, an email contain- HUTSELL phone. worked. traditional mail in applications. If automatic fifty dollar fine. paid in advance for the full quar- ing this information will be sent OSHA 10 and Contracts are available at the you have any questions about S.U.B. FUND: Please be re- ter before the first day of the quar- to all. Please keep all your li- OSHA 30 safety training can now Union Office or at the Union on-line applications or what minded, in order to receive a ter for which the payment is due. censes current. be taken online. Please visit our Meeting upon request. states you may want to get a li- S.U.B. Fund check on Friday, all Please remember that there are The Hall would like to pass website – OSHA 10: Local 47 will be cense for do not hesitate to call paperwork must be submitted to two International Death Assess- on its condolences to the family www.boilermakerslocal169.com - offering OSHA 10 to any Active the office or my cell. We are look- the Office no later than 2:00 p.m. ments being collected For Bill of Tony Wolf with the passing of for more information. Member who is not current with ing at scheduling a new initial on Thursday. Rogers, Local 2 and Joseph his Father Honorary Member Retired member, Frank the program. The course is done class for November so please if SUB FUND TIME LIMITA- Crook, Local 63. Please include Tony Wolf. We also send our Bakara, passed away on Septem- online, so if you wish to take the you can recommend anyone that TION: Please be reminded, per an extra $10 to your total for these condolences to the family of ber 18, 2020. Retired member, Ri- course please contact the Local you know can handle this work the Plan Document: Each time a assessments. Sherwin Moore on the passing chard (Woody) Woods, passed Union office with your email ad- have them call the office to get participant receives a State Un- Attention, our NEBA con- of his Father. Please keep these away on September 24, 2020. Our dress and we will be more than an application filled out and sent employment check, he/she must tract will be expiring July 9th of Brothers in your thoughts. thoughts and prayers go out to happy to set it up for you. If you in so we can get them into the mail or deliver the receipt, check 2022 so we will be having nomi- Get well wishes are ex- their families and friends during do not have a computer at home, next class. stub, or a copy of the check to nations for the Delegates for the tended to all our Brothers and this difficult time. you are welcome to come to the UPCOMING ASBESTOS the Administrator’s office within 32nd General Convention. At our Sisters who are on our sick list. Local Union Office to take the TRAINING CLASSES: 30 days of receipt of said State December 28th meeting, per the Keep safe and healthy. Be a “Liberty means responsibility. course. Asbestos Supervisor Refresher: Unemployment check. Any re- International Constitution and Brother to a Brother, regardless That is why most men dread it.” To ensure all Active Mem- Saturday, Oct. 3rd. 2020 8am-4pm quest for a benefit payment past By-laws. Any Resolutions for the of what Local they might belong –George Bernard Shaw (1856 bers and Retirees are receiving Check with the Office to the thirty (30) days will be denied next contract shall be turned into too. Prepare now for the coming - 1950) their Robo calls please make sure ensure the classes will occur as per the Plan Document. the Hall as per our Local Consti- election, your vote counts! Be “The great tragedy of Sci- you have not blocked the follow- scheduled. BENESYS: When calling tution and By-laws before our Safe and Be Healthy! ence – the slaying of a beautiful ing number: (804) 441-8365. There — All classes will be held at Lo- the Fund Office, Benesys, please February 22, 2021 meeting. We are sorry for the Mistake hypothesis by an ugly fact.” are several members who have cal 207’s office @ 26453 Northline be sure to get the name of the Attention All Apprentices, in the Stairlift Article, apologies –Thomas H. Huxley (1825 - the number blocked and therefore in Taylor. person providing you informa- Apprentices should be accessing to all parties involved. 1895) are not receiving the Robo Calls. — Classes begin promptly at tion. Lately, we have been expe- your classes on the NEIEP These calls are only used for Im- 8AM and end at 4PM, followed riencing some incorrect informa- website. Check your NEIEP email portant Notifications from the by a Lead Awareness Update. tion being provided to our mem- address for additional informa- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Local Union Business Manager If you are due to expire and bers. tion frequently. NEIEP is continu- and Funeral Notifications. If you need one of these refreshers now, In order to make sure the ing this semester with the format REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES are not receiving these calls, please call the Taylor Office (1- correct information is provided, of online classes and it is your please contact the Local Union 800-207-5622) to register. it helps to have a name so the responsibility to stay current. BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 25 YEARS Office and we will double check —Class sizes are being limited Union Office can call Benesys, Apprentices who have com- to make sure we have the correct due to state guidelines currently correct the person providing in- pleted their classes will soon re- number in the system or if you in place. correct information and find out ceive their invite for the BIESKE & ASSOCIATES may have blocked the number. BE SAFE, WEAR YOUR why they are providing our mem- Mechanic’s Exam, check your Local 47 has been receiving MASKS, & FOLLOW THE SO- bers with incorrect information. home page at NEIEP. Monthly Many people are wrongly a lot of returned mail from our CIAL DISTANCING GUIDE- SICK AND INJURED: OJT Forms are still required of rejected when they apply for members. We ask that if you have LINES! Please keep all our sick and in- ALL APPRENTICES! You can Social Security Disability a change of address or phone jured members in your thoughts drop these forms at the hall. This benefits. Money was taken out number to please call the Local and prayers. is a requirement of the Depart- of their paychecks for Social Union Office right away so we Local 47cont’d ment of Labor. Do not put your Security taxes to ensure that can update your information retroactively apprenticeship in jeopardy by they would receive disability throughout our system, TIC’s, Remember that Auto and failing to fulfill your responsibil- benefits if they could no longer work full-time. Sadly, the and the with the International. It Motorcycle accidents are not ity. This will also result in your government denies approxi- is very important to make sure covered by our plan. Auto and appearance before the Local JAC mately 60% of those who apply your contact information is al- Motorcycle accidents should be Committee. for disability benefits. ways update with Local 47. covered by your personal Auto Attention All Apprentices, Attorneys J.B. Bieske Anyone interested in joining upgrade letters have been sent Insurance policy. and Jennifer Alfonsi have the newly formed Breath Of Life Members having questions to all employers. This becomes 42 years combined experience Committee is asked to please call regarding Pension and Welfare effective the first full pay cycle representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet the Local Union Office. Fund please contact TIC Interna- after September 1, 2020. Check with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms Pension and Health Welfare: tional at the numbers below or log and verify that you have received assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are Larry Tolbert (269-345-8944) onto their Website: your raise at this time. located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the Allied Workers’ Local 47 www.heatfrostlocal47benefits.org: Attention All Members court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local Fringe Benefit Funds, 6525 Cen- Please complete and return Check your pay stubs regularly. Michigan judges. turion Drive, Lansing, MI 48917- the working spousal forms to There have been issues with mul- Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the 9275 TIC. tiple Employers with proper pay- application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several Toll Free: (800) 323-8079 JATC Coordinator Phil ments. The hours you are paid hundred cases before a court date is even set. Phone No.: (517) 321-7502 Wilson (616-466-8736) should match hours toward va- Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal Fax No. : (517) 321-7508 Applications are open for cation, benefits and expenses that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. Larry Tolbert will be avail- the Apprenticeship Program. Call submitted. All may request a copy And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much able via phone to answer any the Union Office. of the time you submit, accord- higher percentage yet. questions regarding Pension, Under Duties of Apprentice- ing to Article XI, Par 2. of our In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney Welfare and Vacation Funds. ship, Section 5.3 part L, page 4 of CBA. Any changes are to your Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been Larry is the Secretary for the Pen- the Apprenticeship Standards time are to be documented and interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi sion, Welfare, Vacation and Spe- states, “According to the Ap- given to you, Article XI, Par 1. have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to cial Benefits and can be reached prenticeship Standards you are We recommend all request a copy many groups. by phone at (269) 345-8944, or by required to accurately fill out the as issue with payrolls seem to be Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If mail at: P.O. Box 19541, online work report for NO later rising. Document all tests that are they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is Kalamazoo, MI 49019. than ten (10) days from the end due and only tasks you have wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. To all active members, if you of the current work week.” completed. Keep all job logs cur- Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. have not sent in your Coordina- Good and Welfare: Get well to rent with this information. They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call tion of Benefits Form, your Spou- all our sick and injured members. All Members, Local 36 is them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or sal Form, or your Birth Certifi- “Do it now. It is not safe to working with Local 85, Lansing if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. cates for your Children, no one “The greatest pleasure in leave a generous feeling to the and the EIWPF holding classes will be covered on our insurance life is doing what people say you cooling influences of the world.” on Monday nights, 6:00 – 8:00 •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES until these items are sent to TIC. cannot do.” – Thomas Guthrie pm. Reviewing and answering Please call TIC immediately at –Walter Bagehot (1826 - any questions pertaining to •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU (800) 323-8079 and get the above- 1877) “Spare no expense to save Michigan and Detroit Elevator •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN mentioned forms into the fund “People who throw kisses money on this one.” Codes. Contact the Hall if you are ASAP and you will be reinstated are hopelessly lazy.” –Samuel Goldwyn (1882 - interested. The link will be sent www.ssdfighter.com (Continued next column) –Bob Hope (1903 - 2003) 1974) to you for either online or phone 10 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN October 2, 2020 IBEW IBEW LOCAL 557 LOCAL 58 the Michigan Electrical IBEW Local 557 Employee’s Health Plan. This let- IBEW 692 SAGINAW – MONTHLY ter encouraged members to pur- BAY CITY – Union Meeting. Please note the start time for the IBEW 58 MEETINGS- The October Mem- chase unlimited PIP to ensure meetings has been moved to 6pm. The next regular membership meet- DETROIT – The next General membership Meeting is Tuesday, bership meeting is scheduled for proper protection for themselves ing will be Monday, October 5, 2020 at 6pm. Oct. 20, 2020. Due to the current environment involving the Oct. 6. This meeting will take place and their family. The Health Plan Executive Board Meeting. The next E-board meeting will be Mon- Coronavirus, this may change and there may be restrictions. More at the Roberts Park Pavilion just will not offer Qualified Health day, October 19, 2020 at 6pm. information to follow. as it did in September. Address is Coverage and therefore members Merchandise. We have new stickers at the hall and are currently The Electrical Industry Training Center is offering Continuing 455 S. Miller Rd. Please con- must purchase PIP coverage. You looking into fall clothing options. Education classes. Please check them out at http:// tinue to monitor emails and the should discuss PIP coverage and Message from the Business Manager. Please note: at the Sept. www.detroiteitc.org/continuing-education/.We will start to cancel Local’s Facebook page for up- other auto coverage with your 14, 2020 monthly membership meeting, it was voted on by the mem- classes if they don’t meet the minimum enrollment requirements, or dates in case the State’s policy for insurance agent. bership to move the meeting start time to 6pm. Moving forward, more hopefully we will order books for those of you who’ve signed gatherings changes. Everyone Don’t forget to schedule beginning with the Oct. 5, 2020 meeting, all regular monthly mem- up. Members on the Storm Book must secure their training through should continue to do their part to your annual physical with your bership meetings will begin at 6pm. the Continuing Education Program offered by the school. If you need slow the spread of the virus by doctor. By completing your an- Following the governor’s orders, monthly membership meetings assistance in registering for a class please call the Training Center at practicing proper social distanc- nual physical, you could catch a will continue to be held outside, weather permitting. Masks will be re- 586-751-6600. ing and wearing a mask in public health concern early and also quired at all times by anyone coming or going into the union hall. There ATTN: ELECTRICAL WORKERS’ INSURANCE FUND PAR- to protect you and those around help keep the cost of health care will also be strict guidelines to adhere to with social distancing. Please TICIPANTS: As a reminder, to take advantage of the Annual Opt- you. Proper PPE should be worn down. Registering on the Blue do your part brothers and sisters to protect each other. If we all do our Out window of the Plan for Jan. 1, 2021, the Benefit Office must re- on job sites and safety policies Cross/Blue Shield website is own little part life will hopefully return to normal sooner than later. ceive the form no later than Nov. 25. The Form can be found at should be followed as well. highly recommended. Please take After careful consideration, I have decided that it is time to add www.ewjbt.org/Documents/Health Care Documents. Please feel free UNION HALL OPERA- the time to visit www.bcbsm.com. another organizer to assist Brother Klele in his duties. Brother Brendon to contact the Benefit Office at (586) 575-9200 with any questions. TIONS- The Union Hall contin- Upon registering you can take the Baranek will come on starting Sept. 21. These two will not only be Local 58 Dues Information: Dues are due by the first day of the ues to be open for in-person Free Health Assessment test and organizing new members, but also working to secure work for our quarter. You can now pay your dues with an APP. Go to Apple/ transactions. If you will be com- find instant results that can lead unemployed brothers and sisters. We have a jurisdiction of 19 coun- Google Play and download the IBEW 58 APP. In the APP go to My ing into the Hall for business, a to living a healthy lifestyle. ties and adding another body will definitely help to make sure we are Profile, My Member Tools and that’s where you find the information mask is mandatory due to the BLUE CROSS APP-Down- covering all areas equally. to pay. You can also pay by phone with credit/debit or mail a check. Governor’s Executive Order. I load the Blue Cross/Blue Shield With regards to the referral procedure, “dings” or “hits” for all At this time we are not taking cash transactions. Dues for the quarter urge all that come in for in-per- of Michigan app for your calls began again on June 15. are $124.50 without PAC and $128.50 with PAC. son transactions to also adhere smartphone. Search for Work Report. Master Electric continues electrical construction Local No. 58 Benevolent Fund: The next Benevolent Fund meet- to social distancing and the utili- “BCBSM” on the Google Play app on the Costco wholesale warehouse with the project progressing at a ing will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 5:00 pm. Join in on the “Cooler of zation of the service window in or Apple store. Benefits to utiliz- very fast pace. The wind turbine project (grounding and bonding) Cheer Raffle”. Hosted by the Benevolent Fund, tickets are $10 each. the main entry way if you can. ing the app include: instant ac- located in and around the Rosebush area continues to have calls for The drawing will be held on Oct. 20, 2020 at 6 pm. Winner need not be Please try to take care of business cess to EOB’s, a virtual ID card manpower shared between us and 275, as the project is taking place present at the drawing. remotely as much as possible to on your phone, information on in both jurisdictions. Conti Electric, along with Newkirk, have work Members of the Community Service Committee: The next meet- cut down on visitors to the Hall. deductibles, explanations of cov- on the Consumers Energy dams along the Ausable River. Newkirk ing will be Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at 5 PM. The Committee has started James Lamb is continuing organiz- erage and other helpful tips re- Electric has also just begun their project at Bay City Powertrain. John’s working at McCrest homeless shelter in downtown Mt. Clemens in- ing duties during at this time as well lated to your Health Care cover- Electric out of Alpena has been awarded the Alpena Library project. stalling temporary and demo of the old electrical system in the build- and if you have any useful infor- age. EOB’s can be downloaded Hardies Electric has a nice project at the Atlanta Schools. Most other ing. The Committee will keep the membership updated as to when mation for him regarding work or to smart phones or computers school work is winding down. Both Dodge and also CAM construction volunteers will be needed to continue with this project. The Wobbly new members please feel free to and used to substantiate WEX reporting systems have shown few electrical projects to be bid as of late Kitchen is up and running again and we are assisting them every 2nd pass it along. He can be reached receipt requests. in our jurisdiction. Work remains very good in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and and 4th Sunday with food prep and distribution at Cass Park. We are at 989-529-5943. WEX APP- Search for the also Lansing. Please contact the hall if you would like to sign any books. asking volunteers to show up at the hall at 8:00 am to help with the BOOK SIGNING- Out of “TIC HRA” app in Google or Please stay safe and look out for your fellow brothers and sisters. Wobbly Kitchen program. To get involved with future community work lists can be signed for other Apple and download it today. Union Dues. Dues can be paid in person, via phone, by mail or service projects contact Mike Conflitti or Rob Z at the union hall. Locals through fax or email. This Utilization of this app will give automatic withdrawal from your bank account. We also accept pay- Members of the Entertainment Committee: The next meeting of is to continue to cut down on as you access to account balances, ments via credit/debit card. Please note to use the credit card ma- the Entertainment Committee will be Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, follow- many in-person transactions as receipt reviews and submittals, chine to process payments, there will be a 2% charge applied. ing the Community Service Committee meeting that starts at 5:00 pm. possible. Contact your home lo- barcode scanning for covered Monthly dues can also be paid on-line from the 692 website. IBEW Local 58 will be having a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, cal and request a correspondence items, other helpful services. Visit ibew692.net and log into the member section. Oct. 31 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm rain or shine at the Union hall. Come to be sent to the Local you are DEATH OF MEMBERS- 2020 Dues (Effective Jan. 1, 2020) Monthly $41.20; Quarterly dressed up in your favorite Halloween costume. Snacks and cider will interested in signing. Sadly, retired Brother Leon $123.60; 6 months $247.20; Yearly $494.40. To avoid a reinstatement be provided. Please remember to practice social distancing and face NEW WEBSITE -Local 557’s Nickodemus passed away on fee, please remember to keep your dues current. masks are required. This is a free event for all members and families. website recently received a refresh Sept. 27, 2020. Brother Leon was Retirees Lunch. All retiree’s lunches have been postponed. Please RSVP on the Local 58 App. and will continue to be updated. born Sept. 19, 1929. Initiated into Fringe Benefits. If you have recently gotten married, divorced, EWMC of Southeastern MI – A BIG SHOUT OUT to all who 2020 ELECTION- Do you the IBEW March 1, 1956 and re- had children, etc. make sure your beneficiaries have been updated were able to help out at the PAL field project. It is just one more have your plan to vote in the elec- tired on Sept. 1, 1991. Our accordingly. Beneficiary forms can be obtained from the hall. opportunity for us to make our presence more visible in the commu- tion? If you do, make sure you thoughts are prayers are with his REMINDER: If you contact the Health Plan Office about going nity. Thank you to all of those who are attending our Zoom meetings carry it out and complete the pro- family and friends. on short term disability, it is important for you to notify the Hall as as we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times. The cess. We need EVERYONE to vote JOB CALLS- Please stay well. A copy of your paperwork will need to be submitted to the Hall next meeting of the chapter will be on Monday, Oct. 19 at 5:30pm. this year and to vote for Labor vigilant checking the Job Line if for your file. This will also freeze your position on the out of work list. Please make sure your cell phone no. and your email address are up friendly candidates. Support can- you are seeking work. All work Organizing. Brothers and Sisters, as we slowly open the state to date. The meeting information will be sent out as soon as avail- didates that support working fami- calls for the day will be available back up amid a global pandemic, getting out onto job sites to make able. If you are not receiving the notices please make sure that your lies. The Local’s endorsed candi- on the Job Line after 4:30 pm. IF contact with unrepresented workers continues to be a struggle. How- information is updated here at the hall. As we enter this election date list was mailed to the member- YOU ARE SEEKING WORK ever, we have made some great additions lately to Local 692 through season we will be participating where needed to try to get candidates ship last week and can also be don’t forget to CALL 989-781- our organizing campaign. Sometimes it just takes one guy to jump who have our best interests as their agenda elected to office. Also, viewed on the Local’s webpage. 0516, option 3. from the merit shop for his co-workers to see that they have been lied please submit your census data and encourage others to do the same. If you do not have a plan to STAY CURRENT ON DUES to for years from contractors. Our members are the biggest tool we We do not want our community to be underrepresented for the next vote yet, make one today. Verify –Please check to see if you are have when it comes to organizing. Talk to that neighbor or family TEN YEARS. More information can be found on the website at you are registered and request a current. The Hall has the ability friend that has been working non-union. Tell him or her about the www.ibew-ewmc.com. We will be participating with all committees mail-in ballot to ensure your vote to accept credit cards The credit benefits of the IBEW and what we have to offer. You, the member- doing a Trunk or Treat event here at the hall We will need volunteers counts. Early voting has begun card service can accept payments ship, is the greatest tool this local has to build those relationships. to help out. More information to come. Please continue to stay safe and can be accomplished for dues, merchandise, appren- Please do not hesitate to reach out to me when you see a non- at work, home, and in the community. #ibewstrong through your local Township tice book payments and other signatory contractor doing work in your neighborhood. Our jurisdic- The RENEW Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 27, Clerk. October 19 is the last day purchases. There is a conve- tion is huge and impossible for me to try and tackle this task alone. 2020 at 5:00 PM. to register to vote online or by nience fee to use this service. Don’t hesitate to pass my phone number along. Thank you. The Safety Committee meeting will be on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 mail. Don’t delay in doing this, Credit card payments to pay dues Brian Klele (989) 252 9225 at 5:30 PM. time is running out. can also be accepted over the Ryan Charney The Veterans Committee will now be meeting monthly immediately This November, we have the phone to ensure you are current. Business Manager / Financial Secretary after the Safety committee meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month. opportunity to elect a President CONTACT NUMBERS- Important links & numbers The Political Action Committee (PAC) meetings are the 1st who will fight with us and restore Michigan Electrical Employee Pen- IBEW Local 692 989-684-4510, www.ibew692.org Wednesday of each month Via Zoom starting at 5:30pm. To be added a country ravaged by and ongo- sion fund and Michigan Health Health Plan, 517-321-7502, www.mielectricalhealth.org to our email list please contact Jeannette Bradshaw (313-408-1287). ing pandemic and economic dev- Plan (517) 321-7502 or (855) 633- Michigan Pension Fund, 517-321-7502, www.michiganelectrical.org We want to thank all the members who participated in our endorse- astation. Joe Biden has a plan to 4584. Fax (517) 321-7508, First time logging in, use your Social Security Number in the “ID Box” ment process. Jim Carlone, Dave Burcar, Felicia Wiseman, Ray restore America. Joe Biden has a website mielectrical health.org. NEBF/ NEAP: 301-556-4300 Kujawski, Jim LaBroski, Jeff Long, Byron Osbern, Ric Preuss, Russ plan which will involve significant Evan Allardyce, IO Pension: 202-833-7000 Rader, Rob Zawadzki and fellow registrar Michael Curran. All of their input from our IBEW leadership, Business Manager time is greatly appreciated and we will be improving the process giving us a seat at the table. Joe going into the 2021 election season. PAC contributions can be made Biden recognizes that it is work- through the APP, and at the Union Hall. You can contribute more ing families such as us who will than the $4 that is requested on your quarterly dues, but you cannot once again build America back exceed $175 per calendar year. The loss of our deduction cut the stronger than ever before. Your resources in half, and we would like to assist local candidates and vote for Joe Biden is a vote for our members looking to run for office. Look for our endorsement brotherhood, unity, recovery, and mailer, and thank you for taking our “Get out the Vote” calls. optimism for the future. Local 58’s Women’s Committee- The next meeting will be Oct. WE NEED YOU TO VOL- 22 at 6 p.m. We will continue having our regular monthly meetings on UNTEER- We need many volun- 2020/2021 Spruce Street Storm Sewer Project ZOOM as needed. Please watch for emails with further updates and teers to help out with various elec- Request for Quote hopefully we will be meeting in person soon. If there are any retirees tion related events this Sealed Proposals will be received by the City ofMt. Morris for Storm Sewer Replacement. that need help with getting groceries or other essentials during this year. Please make time to help out Proposals will be received at 11649 N. Saginaw St, Mt. Morris, MI 48458 until October 15th, pandemic, please reach out, we are here for you. You can email us at: with the election. The Saginaw 2020 at 2:00pm All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. [email protected], Follow us on Instagram County Democratic Party and the @ibewomen58; Check us out on Facebook. Michigan AFL-CIO have phone Project Location: Spruce St west of Washington St, East of Read St, Mt. Morris MI 48458 IBEW Local 58 Retirees Association: Board meeting and lun- banking opportunities set up for cheons have been cancelled until further notice. Please keep your all to do. This can now be done The City of Mt. Morris is requesting quotes for the following work: contact information up to date with our Group and with the Union in the comfort of your own home. Hall. Send those email addresses to [email protected]. If These opportunities are easy to The removal of approximately 1500 SF of asphalt, removal of 10 LF of Curb, and the installation you haven’t paid your 2020 dues, please send them to Ray Owen, 428 do and an effective way to make of approximately 250 LF of 12" storm sewer. Make connections to existing manholes, bulkhead Welch Road, Northville MI 48167. Dues are $8 per person, per year. contact with other voters. Due (cap) existing storm sewer in manholes. Quote shall include complete restoration of asphalt, curb We are looking forward to resuming all the social functions that we to COVID, in person activities are and cleanup of excavation site. The project shall meet all Genesee County Construction and retirees enjoy, but until then, why not drop a note to some of our not as available as in the past. Installation Standards. fellow retirees or perhaps take a few minutes and give someone a call. Contact the Hall today to set up Sharing news and checking up on one another will help pass the time, your times to help get the word out. The above referenced project is a federally funded activity authorized under the Housing and and keep us up to date on the things our friends are doing. Stay safe HEALTH CARE-The Community Development Act of 1974. All successful bidders must comply with federal labor and healthy! Michigan Electrical Employee’s standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation; federal equal Be sure to keep the Union Hall updated with any changes to Health Plan continues to cover opportunity requirements, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. your phone number, address, and email. 100% of the costs related to test- IBEW Pension: Congratulations to the following members who ing for COVID-19. During this Minority/WomenlHandicapped business owned enterprises (MBE/WBE/HBE) and Section 3 have been placed on International Pension: Victor Barron, John pandemic, remote care is en- business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond. Brandt, David Ebendick, Mark Girimont, Louis Jones Jr., & Patrick couraged and Blue Cross mem- Munro. bers can call the 24-Hour Nurse In accordance with Act No. 453, Public Acts of 1976, the City ofMt. Morris does not .discriminate Members that have Passed Away: Robert Budziak, pension mem- Line at 800-117-BLUE. You may against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, ber, 65 year IBEW membership; William D. Burns, pension member, 45 also want to inquire if your pri- terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or a matter directly related to employment, year IBEW membership; Gustave Jager, pension member, 65 year mary care provider offers because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or a IBEW membership; Charles Landorf, pension member; Loraine telemedicine. The Health plan handicap unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job. Lohaus, Widow of the late pension member John Lohaus; Mona continues to meet regularly via Mann, Widow of the late pension member James Mann; Betsy teleconferences to stay on top A copy of all Project and Contract Documents are on file and are available for Melnick, Widow of the late pension member Ronald Melnick; Joseph of the pandemic and update cov- inspection on and after October 1, 2020 at the following location: City of Mt. Morris Office Moll, Journeyman Inside Wireman; Delores Munoz, Mother to JIW erage as necessary. located at 11649 N. Sagianw St, Mt. Morris, MI Michael Munoz, Mother-in-law to JIW Roy Jeffery; Vicki Niewoit, As you know, the Michigan Spouse of JIW Joseph Niewoit, Daughter-in-law to pension member no-fault insurance law changed The City of Mt. Morris, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the right to reject any or all Daniel Niewoit, Sister-in-law to JIW Chris Niewoit. We extend our effective July 1. Notifications proposals and to waive any formality or technicality in any Proposal in the interest of the Owner. sincere sympathy to the families on their loss. were sent to each member from October 2, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11

Please make sure to wear your Friendly Reminder! masks. The Executive Board meets Please Welcome our new 1st the fourth Monday of each month year apprentices: Thomas starting at 4:30 p.m. Andalon, Taylor Brown, Jacob PLEASE HELP!! – The Hall Bruski, Shane Flynn, Christopher is asking for each member to Kubasiak, Javier Rodriguez, Kate verify their address, phone num- IBEW Staib and Derrence Winfield. ber and email address that we have IBEW Local 252 They were initiated at the Sep- on file. We are looking into a Local 498 ANN ARBOR – MONTHLY IBEW tember 14, 2020 meeting. texting and email service, and if you “Powering Northern Michigan MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: We There are political yard would like to be included in those Since 1949” will continue to hold membership Local 445 signs available at the Hall and also correspondences, we need your meetings for as long as possible at the Democratic Headquarters current information. Thank you! IBEW Local 498 outdoors. Please bring a lawn Local 275 IBEW Local 445 at 36 E. Michigan Ave, Battle Local Website - Please check TRAVERSE CITY – Meet- chair if attending. BATTLE CREEK – The Gen- Creek. Please pick up yours to- the Local 445 website for the lat- ings. Local 252 Website & App: IBEW 275 eral Membership Meeting is the day! Every vote counts! est information, including job Regular E Board- will be The Local’s website www.ibew COOPERSVILLE: Dear second Monday of each month The 4th Quarter Dues were postings. The Local 445 web ad- held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 252.org is up and running. There Brothers and Sisters: The work and starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Hall. due by September 1, 2020. Just a dress is IBEW445.com. at 5:30 pm in person meeting. is also a Local 252 App available outlook has begun to improve as MEETING -The next regular to download. Search “IBEW 252” we are expecting calls to begin meeting is scheduled to be held in the app store. You must create for Swan Electric at a new grow on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 at a new login and password to ac- facility in the Evart area, as well IBEW Local 131 7:00 p.m. cess the Members Only section. as continued calls from our local Serving Southwest Michigan Since 1916 Election year for state and Your login for the old website is contractors. Please be sure to call federal elections- This is an im- no longer valid. the job line after 5:00 p.m. IBEW Local 131 ing updates from the Hall, please questions. portant year for local, state and SERVICE PINS: If you During the September gen- KALAMAZOO – The next email Christine at Drug Test Renewals: Please national elections as well as our would like your service year pin eral membership meeting, Local General Membership meeting [email protected] to get keep track of your drug test expi- local union elections, it is impor- please call the hall to make ar- 275 voted to amend the bylaws will be Oct. 5th, 2020 at 6 p.m. The your email address added. ration date through tant for your voice to be heard in rangements to receive it. by approving a $10.00 per month next Executive Board Meeting will Retirements: Congratula- www.safe2work4you.com. It is all of these elections to support TRAINING CLASSES 2020: processing fee for those members be Oct. 19th , at 5 p.m. tions to the following retiring your responsibility to stay cur- organized labor. The State of MI ALL CLASSES CANCELLED who fall three or more months Due to the Governor’s cur- members: Adrian DiVisser, July rent on your drug test. Please now has absentee voting for ev- UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. behind in their monthly dues. rent executive order, we ask that 2020. Michael Chaddock, May contact Nicole (269) 388-4434 to eryone that is a registered voter. M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: The International has approved those coming to the Local Union 2020. John Magnan Jr., May 2020. get your authorization form Please visit the State of MI Please make sure your MUST the bylaw change as well and the to conduct business, please wear Robert S. Davis, June 2020. printed for you to pick up. If you website or visit your local Secre- drug testing is current as you processing fee will begin imme- a face covering. Roger Clark, March 2020. Patrick don’t want to come to the Hall to tary of State office to get regis- cannot work on a U of M project diately. Work Outlook: The work Klocke, May 2020. Keith Moore, pick it up, please email Nicole and tered to vote in the upcoming pri- or several other projects in the At the time of this writing, outlook is strong. We expect to April 2020. William Slater, July request your form to be emailed mary elections and general elec- jurisdiction without being cur- the following members are three have a busier than usual summer 2020. Thomas Vrobel, August to you. [email protected]. tions in November. rent. Local 252 has a zero toler- or more months behind in dues: continuing into the winter. If you 2020. Peter Spreitzer, August Organizing: As much tech- OFFICE HELP UPDATE – ance for alcohol or drug use. Timothy Davis, Norm Kaminski, are aware of interested electri- 2017. nology, as we use to track non- Local 498 has hired Laurie ERTS: Please make sure that Anthony Kotecki, Adan Lopez, cians, working in our jurisdiction, Condolences: With a heavy union electricians in our jurisdic- Thybault on staff for 3 months. you are signed up in the Electronic David Oberlin, John Pursley, Matt please have them visit heart, Local 131 would like to an- tion, often, our best resources are She will be contacting nonunion Reciprocity Transfer System. You Reiber, Jeremy Rinehart and www.poweringkalamazoo.com or nounce the following members you the members. If you see a apprentices and journeyman in must be signed up in ERTS before Christopher VanMaanen. call the office. passing, Brother Dale Bothwell non-signatory in the area work- the northern half of 498’s juris- working outside of Local 252’s ju- EWMC is having a can drive. The LMCC has launched a passed away on April 23, 2020. ing at a location, please let the diction. This is a short time frame risdiction or your benefits will not You can drop off your empty new website www.powering Brother Charles Krull passed Hall know. that I can see the need for more be transferred back. cans or donations here at the kalamazoo.com. This website will away on May 3, 2020. Brother Politics: The Michigan workers on Mackinaw Island and Aflac Insurance: Aflac has Union Hall. All proceeds will go be used to highlight local signa- John Ingram passed May 2020. AFL-CIO has launched an en- the Petoskey area. teamed up with the IBEW to of- to relieve student lunch debt at tory contractors and used as an Brother Josh Batten passed away dorsements page for the 2020 SWEATSHIRT ORDER - It fer its members Aflac benefits at local schools. organizing tool. Follow us on on July 24th, 2020. Brother Election Cycle. Visit www.miafl- was mentioned after the last a reduced rate. Contact Repre- For now on, all re-sign re- Facebook @poweringkalamazoo, Lawrence Shearer passed away cio.vote and input your address union meeting about taking or- sentative Lisa Enerson for infor- quest will be sent to gyonkers Twitter @PoweringKzoo, on July 18th, 2020. Brother Will- to view the endorsed candidates ders for sweatshirts. If you would mation about Accident, Cancer, @ibew275.org. The procedures Instagram @powering iam Cook passed away on Sep- from the State Federation of La- like one please call the hall and Critical Care, Dental and Vision are still the same. kalamazoo, and LinkedIn tember 24th, 2020. bor. This endorsement list will be we will start a list. They did not insurance from Aflac. Phone Regular meetings for the @poweringkalamazoo. Please All Memorials and full obitu- specific to your address and will appropriate funds for them but if number: (517) 306-0144. EWMC and RENEW committees feel free to share the wage calcu- aries can be viewed on the include State Wide and Local en- you wanted one and paid ahead AT&T Discount: Union are every month on the 4th Tues- lator feature of this site. website under the Memorials Tab. dorse officials. of time, we should be able to do members can save up to 15% on day @ 6:00pm at the Union Hall If you believe we do not have FROM THE APPRENTICE- “The basic goal that. It will depend on if we have the monthly service charges of in Coopersville and/or via zoom. your email address or correct SHIP: of labor will not change. It is – a large enough order to make it qualified wireless plans, or unlim- Both of these are great ways to cell phone number, please email Journeyman Upgrade as it has always been, and I am feasible. At the last meeting we ited calling for $15/mo. for AT&T get involved with the local as well Christine at cbohms@ibew Classes: Fall 2020-Winter 2021 sure always will be – to better laid over funds to order more tee Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit as the community. 131.com 1.Welding T September 8 to No- the standards of life for all who shirts. If you want a different UnionPlus.org/ATT with dis- Dues increase for the year Dues pricing – The price for vember 10, 2020 work for wages and to seek de- design please attend the meeting count code 4924966. 2020 will be $1.00 per month to dues in 2020 is $40/month. If 2. CPR S October 10, 2020 cency and justice and dignity for to voice your opinion. Retirees’ Breakfast: The $42.90 per month. Please make you’re unsure about your bal- 3. Code Update 2020 S/S Novem- all Americans.” Covid 19 office hours- For retirees’ breakfast is cancelled adjustments when making pay- ance, please call the Hall for the ber 21 and 22, 2020 –George Meany your information the hall is open until further notice. ments through mail and auto- exact amount or email Christine. 4. State Exam Prep W January 6 Brian O’Donnell to limited walk in traffic. To fol- NOTICE TO RETIREES: If matic bank payments. If your dues ticket reads paid to March 3, 2021 Business Manager/ low state guidelines there is a 6- your 50-year commemorative through, August 2020 your dues 5. Motor Controls W February 10 Financial Secretary foot distance rule in effect, so if watch stops working for any rea- are not current; please call the to April 14, 2021 there is more than 1 person at a son please contact the Union Hall. 6. CPR S February 13, 2021 “Recommend to your chil- time in the hallway outside of Hall. Do not attempt to have it We have finalized our auto- 7. Foreman Training W March 10, dren virtue; that alone can make Caroline’s window the second serviced yourself. mated dues reminders, these re- to May 12, 2021 them happy, not gold.” person should wait outside or in UNION DUES FOR 2020: minders will be sent ahead of pos- 8. CPR S March 13, 2021 –Ludwig van Beethoven the meeting room until their turn Effective January 1, 2020 union sible late dues. You may receive 9. CPR S April 10, 2021 (1770 - 1827) at the window. Masks are avail- dues for “A” members will be a message via text or email if you **Code Update Classes: it “It is difficult to say what is able at the hall for personal use $119.25 per quarter. Union dues have not tendered your most cur- is now required for Journeyman impossible, for the dream of yes- as well as hand sanitizer and for “BA” members will be $61.80 rent I.O. Dues payments. Dues to pay in advance to hold your terday is the hope of today and cleaning supplies to be able to per quarter. Union dues will re- payments can also be made spot in the Code Update Class. the reality of tomorrow.” sanitize the restroom after you main at this rate for 2021. online, to log in use your Last We require 48 hours’ notice for –Robert H. Goddard (1882 - use it if needed. CREDIT CARDS: The Lo- Name and Card Number. cancelations if you need to re- 1945) So far Local 498 has not seen cal is now accepting credit cards IBEW Local 948 Life events happen, and schedule for another available “Live each season as it any confirmed cases with mem- to pay union dues. We accept FLINT – There are no defi- we’d always like to make sure you Code Update Course.** passes; breathe the air, drink the bers that I know of and it would Visa, Master Card, American Ex- nite plans for October’s General have updated beneficiary forms. Please visit our website drink, taste the fruit, and resign be nice to keep it that way. For press and Discover. There is a fee meeting due to the current Execu- If you’re questioning whether www.kalamazoojatc.com or stop yourself to the influences of extended stays or business needs of 3.5% to use your card. tive Order yours is up to date, stop on down in to sign up for the Code Up- each.” at the hall you will be asked to fill DUES PAYMENTS – Please Our October Executive to the Hall to get new forms. date Class. September 3, 2020. Call –Henry David Thoreau (1817 out a health questionnaire and look at your dues receipt. If your Board Meeting will be held on If you’re interested in receiv- Nicole at 269-388-4434 with any - 1862) take a temperature reading just dues paid through date shows 9/ Monday, October 26th, 2020 at like apprentices do for class or 2020, your dues are not current. 4:30 p.m. at the Union Hall. applicants do for interviews, “A” members pay $119.25 per The October Retiree Club again to try and follow State of quarter for 2020. “BA” members Meeting will be held on Tuesday, MI safety guidelines. pay $61.80 per quarter for 2020. October 6th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at PAYPAL – PAY PAL is now Please mail your check to 7920 the Union Hall. up and running!!! Please look into Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Reminder – Absentee ballots setting up a personal PayPal ac- 48103. Your fourth quarter dues are now available, please remem- count. The Pay Pal option to use (Oct. through Dec.) are due now. ber to vote. for paying your dues is “pay Payments for fourth quarter Please remember to fill out someone you trust,” if a different dues will be accepted no later than the US Census — https:// 2020/2021 Library Door Replacement option is used it will deduct the 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, Decem- 2020census.gov/ Request for Quote credit card fees out of what is ber 31, 2020. Don’t forget to check our Sealed Proposals will be received by the City of Mt. Morris for the Library Door Replacement. sent to the local for your dues. website for new content. Be sure Proposals will be received at 11649 N. Saginaw St, Mt. Morris, MI 48458 until September 30, This leaves your dues short as to log in to see all the new con- 2020 at 2:00p.m. All bids received will be opened and publicly read aloud. we are a not for profit business tent. www.local948.com. and have no way to absorb those Local 498, con’t You can pay over the phone Project Location: 685 Van Buren St, Mt. Morris MI 48458 costs. If you need help with this til further notice. with debit or credit card. You can you can call Caroline at the Union Volunteer – We will need also stop by the Hall during busi- The City ofMt. Morris is requesting quotes for the following works: hall. people to volunteer for events ness hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) JB Webb East and West- coming up. Contact the hall and and pay by cash, check, debit or Main entrance: Remove existing pair doors of aluminum doors and replace with new aluminum Our next Union Management let George know. credit card. Don’t wait till you single door and side lights, and necessary hardware. Finish of aluminum shall be dark bronze meeting is scheduled for Thurs- Email Addresses - Any mem- owe a reinstatement fee (4 anodized; all glazing shall be clear. The door shall meet all American Disabilities Act of 1990 day, Dec. 17, 2020. We will again ber that would like to have Local months behind). barrier free standards and include an automatic operator. have the informational meeting at 498 forward communication to 2020 – Monthly Dues – Jour- the Little Traverse Townhall right them from the International, Lo- neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- North entrance: Remove existing steel door and replace with new single door and necessary after work at 3:30 pm. I hope to cal 498, AFL-CIO or the Building prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 hardware. Finish of aluminum shall be dark bronze anodized; all glazing shall be clear. The door have more information on work Trades, to help stay informed to a month shall meet all American Disabilities Act of 1990 barrier free standards and include an automatic and layoffs. current events, politics, con- 2019 – Monthly Dues – Jour- operator. Email – Please get an email tracts, work, etc. Please call or neyman $42.70 a month – Ap- address to the hall so we can get email your current email address prentices, CE, Sound Tech $39.70 The above referenced project is a federally funded activity authorized under the Housing and info out easier and faster, thanks. to Local 498 at [email protected] a month Community Development Act of 1974. All successful bidders must comply with federal labor You can email your address to the Thank you! If you are unfamiliar with our standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation; federal equal hall at [email protected] . Please Important numbers for you to referral procedure please refer to opportunity requirements, and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. put your name in the subject. write in your address book: our website @ http:// Contracts - We have up- MEEHP (Health) 1-855-633-4584 local948.org/job_referrals/ Minority/WomenlHandicapped business owned enterprises (MBE/WBEIHBE) and Section 3 dated Inside Wireman Contracts or 1-517-321-7502 Fax# 1-517-321- Don’t forget after 3 turn- business concerns seeking bid opportunities under this Project Notice are encouraged to respond. available at the hall. 7508 downs on the out of work list you Dues 2021 – There is no MEEPP (MI Pension) 1-517-321- must come down to the Union In accordance with Act No. 453, Public Acts of 1976, the City ofMt. Morris does not Union Dues increase for 2021. 7502 Hall to resign. discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, Effective Jan 2021 the rate will re- (New address Michigan Pension Gregory Remington terms, conditions or privileges of employment, or a matter directly related to employment, main $140.10 per quarter. and Health Plan) Business Manager because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or a Resale Items – We have TIC International Corp., 6525 E-mail and Re-signs: If the handicap unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job. Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale Centurion Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 Hall does not have your e-mail ad- and T-shirts. Stop in to get yours NEBF 1-301-556-4300 dress it would be a good idea to A copy of all Project and Contract Documents are on file and are available for today! Proud Union Home signs NEAP 1-301-556-4300 send us an e-mail to Inspection on and after October 1,2020, at the following location: City ofMt. Morris Office are in and available at the hall. Free IO Pension 1-202-833-7000 [email protected] so we can Located at 11649 N. Saginaw St. Mt. Morris, MI 48458. to members in good standing. DUES RATES add you to the e-mail list. This is a Meeting Cookouts- meeting Jan 1, 2020 - $140.10/Quarter great way to keep up with the lat- The City ofMt. Morris, hereinafter called the Owner, reserves the right to reject any or all cook outs will be suspended un- Jan 1, 2021 – No increase. Still est information on job calls and proposals and to waive any formality or technicality in any Proposal in the interest of the Owner. (Continued next column) remains $140.10/Quarter other information sent from the Hall. 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN October 2, 2020 Local 80 Local 7 Local 292 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 LANSING – NOTICE. This Newspaper Article shall serve as Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 292 SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- Official Notice of ALL meetings for Local 7! TROY – MEETING NOTICE: The next general membership meet- ings and elections. The next Statewide Meeting will be held October 8, 2020 at 4931 ing will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2020. **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers Hall Contec Drive/Lansing, MI at 6:00 p.m. Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. • Zone 1- December 10th -6:00 p.m. (in person mask required) The Knights of Columbus in Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- • Zone 2 –December 1st -6:00 p.m. (in person mask required) www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. ing is scheduled for October 27, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held at • Zone 3- (Saginaw) – December 9th -6:00 p.m. (in person mask re- The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2020 the union hall. 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 48076. quired) at 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next executive board meet- • Zone 3- (TCity) December 3rd - 6:00 p.m. (in person mask required) **Per the CDC guidelines, masks must we worn and social dis- ing is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Executive • Zone 4- December 8th - 6:00 p.m. (in person mask required) tancing must be followed during all meetings. Board meetings are held at the Local 80 Hall, 17100 • Zone 5 –December 5th 2020 – 6:00 p.m. Meeting (mask required) NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS for TWO VACANT EXECUTIVE W. 12 Mile, 2nd Floor, Southfield, MI Please register on our website at BOARD SEATS: Per Article 12 Section 4 of the Constitution and UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS Mon- www.sheetmetal7.org for the most up to date infor- Ritual of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and day through Friday 7:30 – 4:00, unless otherwise mation on meeting schedules for 2020. Once you Transportation Workers, this is to serve as timely indicated in holiday hours. are registered it must be approved in order to be notice that nominations for Local 292 Union offic- RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: All re- able to log on. Please contact your representative if ers will be held Oct. 14, 2020 at the Regular Mem- maining meetings and activities have been can- you are having issues registering. bership Meeting (Knights of Columbus Hall, 870 celled for 2020. We will inform you at a later date **Attention Certified Welders from Zones 2, 3, 4 N.Main Street Clawson, MI) beginning at 6:00 p.m. what we will be doing for 2021. Any questions and 5** Candidates may be nominated by any member regarding joining the Retirees Association please Starting April 1st, 2020 all welding certification in good standing. A second is not necessary. Any contact Steve Murzen at 248-652-0593. renewals will change to a twice a year schedule. The member who is nominated for a Local 292 office and SUB CHANGES: Effective immediately new renewal deadlines for all Certified Welders will who is not present at the nominations meeting shall TIM you will need to start sending your unemploy- SAM be April 1st and October 1st. In order to keep your be dropped from the list of nominees unless within MULLIGAN ment proof to [email protected] or fax FULLER certification from expiring you will be required to PAUL five days after such nominations (close of office at it to 248-557-0297. Your unemployment proof submit a Welder Maintenance Form to the Train- GUALDONI 4 pm Oct. 19, 2020) he or she notifies the Recording needs to be in by 2pm on Tuesdays to be paid on that Friday. Local 80 ing Center dated no more than 5 days prior to April 1st or October 1st. Secretary in writing of his or her willingness to run will be handling all of your proof now. If you have any questions You will no longer be required to submit a $10 Filing Fee with your for such office. please call us at 248-557-7575. renewal paperwork. If needed, you can request a maintenance form Members who are nominated for a Local 292 office, must comply THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES from the Training Center. *IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT YOUR FORM with the eligibility requirements as described in the SMART Consti- A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Cameron Taylor, Steven Boyd, Mark Pauwels, BY THE DEADLINE YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL EXPIRE. tution and Ritual. If you do not have a copy of the Constitution, Martin Duras, Tina Charrette, Robert Schmidt, Michael McLay, Paul Feel free to contact Training Coordinator Darek Scarlavai @ (231)288- please request a mailed copy. DeMercurio, Scott Maitland & Nicholas Witt. 6325 if you have any questions. To be eligible for nominations to Local Union office on Oct. 14, SMART INTERNATIONAL has announced that they will be en- SMART Union Labels: Make the union label work for you! The 2020, dues for the month of October must be paid in advance, that is, dorsing Presidential candidate Joe Biden for the 2020 election. To new and modernized SMART Labels are an essential part to wage on or before Sept. 30, 2020. find a full list of who Local 80 is endorsing please head to our website equalization, which means more money and work for you. Make sure An election will be held on Oct. 29, 2020, unless there are only www.smw80.org that you are scanning labels in order to equalize pay and eliminate two nominees. LAWN SIGNS: Biden for President signs are now available for the incentive to subcontract outside of your area. For more informa- CONDOLENCES: Our deepest sympathies go out to the family members to pick up at the hall, stop in if you would like some. tion visit the official website at www.labelitscanitreport.com and down- of Local 292 member Jesse Hayduk, who passed away September 12, DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR load the official app by texting “SMART” to 90975. 2020. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time. TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end of ZONE 1 Info. Any Zone 1 apprentice that is laid off should CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY: Due to the COVID-19 pan- the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on notify Kevin at the school. Any Zone 1 Journeyman that is out of demic and restrictions limiting large gatherings, the Local 292 Charity the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be work should contact your agent. There is travel work available, so if committee believes, first and foremost, in order to continue to do our no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- you are interested please contact James or Eric. If you are experienc- part in keeping everyone safe and healthy, it is in the best interests of bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the ing any trouble with your insurance, please contact your agent or our membership and their families to cancel the party for this year. month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the BeneSys at (866) 288-7037. Apprentices should be in contact with We look forward to 2021 when we can resume this wonderful event. hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and Instructors to make sure you don’t fall behind. If you are interested RETIREES NOTICE: Due to Covid-19 and restrictions placed for do not accept American Express. in Fire Life Safety Training and Certification, CAD or Welding, please social gatherings, as well as the health and safety of our retirees and their READT TO WORK: SMANCA Detroit and Local 80 are in contact the Zone 1 Training Coordinator Kevin Dowdy at (269) 781- families, the retirees’ luncheons have been cancelled for the rest of 2020. progress of developing a mobile smart app which will allow access to 7183 or by email at [email protected]. We will notify when luncheons will resume. Stay healthy and safe. the Ready to Work program from your smart phone. The app is in In Solidarity, James Callahan and Eric Farrington. Please contact Fred Engelman at [email protected] if you development for both Apple and Android systems; once it is com- ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone 2 is going along as it has been with would like to be added to the retiree email list. pleted (est. early November) an announcement will be emailed, hard a few slowdowns. CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual mailed and shared with you at your union meetings as well as pub- Please call 616-299-3752 if you are off so you can be on the list of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to lished in the Building Tradesman Newspaper. for future jobs or out of town work. Our December meeting is still up www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located In compliment, for the 2020 Ready to Work stipend requirement in the air, will let you know in later updates. Thanks Dave at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also have hard you will only need to download the app on your smart phone, review ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) Zone 3 is steady, a few nice jobs being copies when they become available. and confirm your contact information (email, mailing address, em- bid. Hopefully everyone is staying safe and healthy. Thank you, SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST ac- ployer, list of your accomplished training). Wayne Stover count, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the “links” When you download the app and review your contact informa- Zone 3 Info: Our next meeting (Holiday Meeting) will be Decem- tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members please note that if you cannot tion, the program will inform SMACNA Detroit of your interaction ber 3. Please watch the Trades Paper for more details to come. The access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you need to con- and this part of the stipend requirement will be completed. next Retiree Breakfast will be Friday November 6th 9:00AM at Willies tact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. With the amount of upcoming There will be no custom Ready to Work modules required for the Rear Restaurant in Traverse City. We still need a couple more people in-town work, all current Journeymen and Apprentices should ensure 2020 stipend. to have a CAD class in Traverse City. If interested please call to sign they have 18 safety mods completed and drug test should be current. In the meanwhile of receiving notice the Ready to Work app is up. Thank you, Travis Eastman ***The NMA addendum for most of the upcoming projects available, it is important to make sure you have all other stipend ZONE 4 Work in zone 4 has slowed down a bit with a handful of states: 1) Prior to, but within 30 days of referral for employment to the requirements completed, these are still the same: members laid off at this time. We have a few decent projects in size project site, all craft persons will: A) Attend a Project Specific Orien- Current MUST Drug Test coming up, with Fall upon us and Winter slowing coming the work tation facilitated by the Contractor at mutually agreed upon times Current MUST 18 Safety Modules load will be slow. Good luck to all the hunters this season! Your and locations; B) Before being admitted to the job site, all contrac- OSHA 30 Brother Larry Kinzie tors and subcontractor employees having active involvement in job Current FA CPR certification ZONE 5 Info: I hope all is well with everyone. Looks like some site construction activity, must be current and maintain a current Deadline for stipend requirements is December 31, 2020. work will be picking up around the U.P. this fall into winter along with MUST or equivalent status regarding the Substance Abuse Program. For members who do not have a smart phone, contact Support other projects being bid. If you are off please make sure I have you Prior to the start of work on the project the employee must provide and accomidations will be made for you. on the out of work list as there are calls in other areas looking for confirmation of negative results to a MUST Substance Abuse Test or BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or help. Reminder, if you need an MSHA 8 hour refresher please contact equivalent test within the last 30 days. update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- Ann Lakenen at (906)-226-6511 EXT 4. These will be offered via Zoom MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely and the dates are as follows; October 17th, November 7th and No- Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist active death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse vember 21st. There is a maximum of 20 per class so sign up soon. members and their eligible family members who may be struggling to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with Respectfully Greg Faust with emotional, domestic or substance abuse issues, as well as legal each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could SASMI Information – Zone 3 and 5: Underemployment – Filing and financial referrals. If you and/or a family member feel this may have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, for period 2020-A is from July 1 through October 1, 2020. Eligible benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1-800-448-8326 or www. annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit members who worked less than 650 hours from January 1, 2020 LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely confidential assistance. Ulliance needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to through June 30, 2020 may receive an underemployment benefit. is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are of no cost to your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. Health and welfare benefits paid on your behalf will be deducted from active members and their dependents. ACCIDENTAL DEATH and DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE your benefit. NOTE: Members who received an Emergency Ad- SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Members who vance Benefit must file for Underemployment to receive the remain- ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit have their dues paid in advance (prior to the month of the accident) der of that benefit for the stabilization period. Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny are eligible for accidental death and dismemberment benefits up to For information or applications, contact Travis Eastman at Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense $7,500.00. This benefit comes as a dues paying member of SMART 231-943-5150. under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund International. Dues Department: *Online dues payment is now available* Dues cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work of all members of local unions shall be paid monthly or quarterly, but all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- always in advance. To better serve our membership, we accept Credit manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each Card Payments in lieu of your monthly dues. If you would like to take your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must advantage of the Credit Card Service, a finance charge will be applied tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The – Please call the Lansing office during regular business hours at 517- at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on 882-4064 to make your payment. DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called Address/Telephone Changes: Article 8, Section 1 of Local 7 the month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. Work Rules: Address Changes: All members are required to keep the Saturday or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- Financial Secretary informed of their correct address. A notice mailed days, it will not be processed until Monday. If you are on suspen- ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written to the last address shall be sufficient and legal. If you have moved or sion warning, your dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, up on charges. changed your telephone number, please contact the union hall to dues must be paid online or at the union hall by 4:00 p.m. on the last LAYOFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- update your records. business day of the month. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- BENEFITS: For Benefit questions please contact the area of- last business day of the month will not be processed and you WILL Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from fice. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866-822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887-4338, go suspended. All members are responsible for making sure any the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451-5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842-2690 and required fees, i.e. late fees or service fees, are included if paying report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get Zone 5 – Wisconsin H & B Fund 800-654-2329. online (sheetmetal292.com). confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to seven DEATH CERTIFICATES: Please submit to the Union Hall a UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (7) days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. copy of a Death Certificate for deceased members. Additional ben- Monday through Friday. LAYOFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must efits from the International may be available. OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you must complete an accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you CONTACT US: 4931 Contec Drive/Lansing, MI 48910– 517- Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make 882-4064 the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application Local 7 Officers: way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- Samual Fuller (Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer) FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. 517-882-4064 www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/Jackson) 517-242-3223 cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven days from your James Callahan (Agent-Battle Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342-8842 THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must David Rutz (Agent-Grand Rapids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- Wayne Stover (Saginaw) 989-692-0002 welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding ments must be submitted within 21 days of when you were paid in Travis Eastman (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 process. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact your order to receive SUB benefits. Do not submit your sub applications Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810-785-6831 Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin directly to the fund office. Your application must be signed by the Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Peninsula): 906-372-9288 248.495.6764. hall or you will not collect benefits. Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member interested OUT-OF-WORK LIST: You must be on the out-of-work list to in a Saturday welding class October 10th and 24th. collect S.U.B. benefits or SASMI. Members must re-register bi-annu- Local 80 cont’d These classes would be for members that are ready to try and ally: March 1 through March 20 and September 1 through September MEMBERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: If you are experiencing obtain a AWS welding certification, learn how to weld, or just need to 20. If you fail to re-register you will be removed from the list. problems in your family, marriage or relationships, stress or emo- practice welding. SHORT WORK WEEK SUB PAY: If you work 16 hours or less tional difficulties, grief or loss issues or problems with alcohol and Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- in a week or have a short work week due to weather you may collect drug use please contact our assistance program. Ulliance is there to tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These sub for that week but only if it is at the beginning or the end of a help you with your needs. They can also help you with legal issues, deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. layoff. You may NOT collect if you are not laid off. You must com- financial concerns, elder care referrals and child care resources. Con- You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at the plete a sub application at the hall, provide a pay stub for that week tact them at 1-800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisor EAP.com. Make sure Apprentice school. and the hall will submit it to the fund office. If you are not laid off and you mention Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 when calling and not Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313-623- it is due to weather the company MUST provide written documenta- the contractor you are working for. 9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remember we tion that it was weather related. NOTARY: We have a notary public available at the hall at no must have the deposit before you scheduled in the class. (Continued next column) charge. Please call to confirm availability. October 2, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Outdoors Michigan’s glorious autumn palette Local 1191 By Kathleen Lavey Hartwick Pines State Park. The Michigan Department of 9,672-acre park overlooks the Laborers Natural Resources AuSable River’s East Branch, in- There is only one thing to cludes four small lakes with Laborers 1191 do as Michigan’s air grows crisp, evocative names like Bright and DETROIT – Due to COVID- temperatures fall and trees turn Glory and rolling hills clad in or- 19, Laborers’ Local 1191 is mak- from green to glorious shades of ange, yellow and russet tones. A ing every effort to keep our mem- yellow, orange and red: revel in visitors’ center and old-time log- bers and staff safe during this it. ging camp help tell the story of time by limiting person-to-person Michigan’s 19.3 million acres Michigan’s rich forest history for contact at the Local Union Hall. of forest land are ready to put on park guests. The next membership meet- their annual show for leaf peep- Ludington area: Ludington ing will be on October 02, 2020 at ers, beginning now in the Upper State Park includes more than 18 the Union Hall 7:00pm. (NOTE Peninsula and spreading south- miles of trails, a canoe trail, Lake there will be limited seating.) ward through October. Michigan shoreline, the Big Sable Thanking you in advance for Enjoying fall color may be the River and inland Hamlin Lake, all complying with the above condi- perfect pastime for 2020, given the packed onto 5,300 forested acres. tions and please follow the coronavirus pandemic. Take an Hike, paddle and camp your way COVID-19 recommendations to outdoor hike or climb on bikes and into fall colors. stay safe and healthy. hit the trails with appropriate so- Metro Detroit area: Fall Members can now Pay Dues cial distancing, or just stay in the color in the city? Absolutely. In on line 24/7 on our website!!! Up- bubble of your own vehicle as you fact, the City of Detroit is home per right-hand corner Pay Dues enjoy fall color from a drive along to a rare type of forest at Belle tab, and follow the instructions… winding country roads. Isle State Park. The 200-acre for- Check out our website at “Fall color season is an in- est covers 20 percent of the is- www.laborerslocal1191.org .Im- credible time to enjoy what land and includes rare Shumard portant information about your Michigan’s forests have to offer,” oak trees, as well as a variety of Local Union … Also, on said Jeff Stampfly, acting chief of other hardwoods. The forest Facebook! the Michigan Department of AUTUMN ON THE DEAD RIVER in Marquette County. thrives on a proper balance of Dues: Beginning Jan. 1, Natural Resources’ Forest Re- Photo credit: Michigan DNR water and efforts are underway 2020 regular monthly dues are sources Division, which manages nestled among color-covered falls are also popular spots for River. The Upper Falls is the larg- to protect and restore it. $35.00 for active members. Re- 4 million acres of state forest hills and includes an accessible catching fall color in the western est waterfall east of the Missis- Several state parks in the tiree monthly dues will remain the lands. “From U.P. waterfalls to the viewing area. The park’s visitor U.P, including the Presque Isle sippi at 200 feet across with a 50- three-county area that makes up same $ 8.00. forests of the northern Lower center off South Boundary Road River falls – there are three sepa- foot drop. The tea-colored water metropolitan Detroit also include NOTICE: The Uniform Peninsula, there’s something ev- near the County Road 107 inter- rate waterfalls in a close series – that flows over the falls is the re- the 4,600-acre Bald Mountain Local Union Constitution Article eryone can enjoy.” section, is open with reduced in the Porkies, where old-growth sult of tannins leached from ce- Recreation Area headquartered at VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are Leaf colors vary by tree spe- hours this season. It offers exhib- maple trees provide plenty of dar swamps. Oakland County’s Lake Orion. It due on the first day of the month cies – for example, oaks turn red its and programs that tell the story color. Visitors also can check out Pigeon River Country: The has 15 miles of hiking and biking and unless paid on or before the or brown, aspen turn golden yel- of the U.P.’s forests and mountains. Bond Falls and Agate Falls state sce- Pigeon River Country State For- trails and more rugged terrain than last day of the following month, low and dogwood, purplish red. Off-road vehicle enthusiasts will nic sites. Bond Falls includes an ac- est covers more than 107,000 the rest of southeast Michigan. the member shall be deemed sus- Maples turn scarlet, orange-red surely enjoy the Bill Nichols Trail, cessible boardwalk with six viewing acres in the northeastern Lower Get out and camp: State pended by the International or yellow, depending on species. which features triple trestles over locations. Below the Mackinac Peninsula and is home to parks, recreation areas and state Union without notice. Here are some fall color pos- the Ontonagon River. Bridge, Ocqueoc Falls in the north- Michigan’s elk herd. The century- forest campgrounds offer a vari- We urge members to make sibilities, starting in the north- The Keweenaw is cool: ern Lower Peninsula has an ac- old forest offers stunning fall ety of fall camping experiences, their payments timely to avoid ad- west corner of the U.P. and mov- You’ll see plenty of fall color just cessible trail and viewing deck. color opportunities, fishing, from modern and rustic campsites ditional costs! ing south through the state. getting to the Keweenaw Penin- And then, of course, there is camping and hiking. Visitors need for tents, recreational vehicles Retirees: Retiree Council’s Check out the DNR’s fall color sula, Michigan’s northernmost the big kahuna of Michigan wa- to be aware that the area is man- and popup campers to lodging meetings are the last Friday of the map to help plan your viewing. tip. Learn some history while terfalls, Tahquamenon Falls north aged to maintain the wilderness in the camper cabins, yurts, cot- month. The meetings are held Hit the Porkies: Porcupine you’re at it with a visit to Fort of Newberry. Two sets of falls are feel that Ernest Hemingway glow- tages and lodges available in 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall Mountains Wilderness State Wilkins Historic State Park. Catch the centerpiece of a 48,000-acre ingly described a century ago, some state parks. Fall camping located at 2161 West Grand Bou- Park in Ontonagon and Gogebic great views from Brockway park that offers 40 miles of hiking and cell phone maps don’t al- offers some unique advantages, levard in Detroit. counties is 60,000 acres of forest Mountain Drive or trek to your trails, including a portion of the ways work. including the fact that reserva- MUST Safety Awareness that includes a backdrop of old- choice of lighthouses with fall famed North Country National Hartwick Pines: Majestic tions at popular locations are Training: Please check the growth hemlock trees. The spec- color as a backdrop. Scenic Trail, 13 inland lakes and white pines help create a stun- easier to find. To check availabil- MUST website at tacular Lake of the Clouds is Watch for waterfalls: Water- 24 miles of the Tahquamenon ning backdrop for fall color at ity or make a camping reserva- www.mustonline.org to see how tion, visit MiDNRReservations many modules you have. Mem- .com or call 1-800-44PARKS (1- bers are reminded to get your 18 800-447-2757). modules and keep them up to date Hit the trail: Fall is the per- also a current Drug Test. You fect time to take advantage of the can schedule an appointment to state’s abundant trail opportuni- take your modules at our training ties – there are miles of good rea- school by calling (734) 729-7005 sons Michigan is known as “The or 517-625-4919 website Trails State” – from biking and www.mltai.org. You can also con- hiking to equestrian and ORV tact the Local 313-894-2241. trails. Also, check out the training Michigan has more than classes available to you at no Outside 12,500 miles of state-designated cost. trails that touch every corner of Note: classes & certifica- the FCA the state. Michigan Trails Week tions contractors have been ask- is Sept. 20-27 this year, and you ing for are, OSHA 30, Asbestos Mack Avenue can join a challenge to earn & Lead Awareness, Hoisting & badges for walking, biking or Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Class plant riding. Explore Michigan trail op- A Cdl License, Asbestos Removal MOVING MATERIALS tions at Michigan.gov/. Supervisors Licence, Confined around the FCA Mack DNRTrails. Space Permit Required, Grade Avenue Plant in Detroit is Wherever you are in the Checking Blueprint Reading & (above right ) Johnny Kuha Great Lakes State, get outside and enjoy all the magic and wonder Measuring Tools, Gps Location, of Sheetmetal Workers that autumn has to offer. It’s all all are available at the training Local 80. He’s employed by there waiting for you. center. It could mean the differ- Ventcon. At right, a cement ence of being sent to work or not! crew sets another hard FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 your surface outdoors at the ESPER AIELLO LAW GROUP, PLLC 18 MUST Safety modules are up- plant. More than 3,000 dated as well. If you are not able building trades workers to go to the Training Center for have worked at the plant at MUST Safety Modules contact peak employment, convert- Construction Injury the Local, we will help make ar- ing the complex to build new Specialists rangements for you to complete Jeep products. them. Representing Building Referral List: Every member Trades Workers since 1988 who is looking for work must call, or come to the Local Union Of- WORKERS’ COMP fice on Mondays between 1:00 Tim Esper Mark Aiello pm and 4:00 pm and put their SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY name on the out-of-work list. You Laborers 1191, continued CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LITIGATION must have an out-of-work skills ESTATE PLANNING - ELDER LAW sheet filled out and on file in or- cember (Roll Call). Your failure urged to call the Union Hall and one of the forms or you may call der to be referred out for work by to do so will result in your name help a brother or sister get referred the office (313-894-2241) to Our associates also handle: this Local Union. (Be sure to being removed from the referral list. out to work. The next time, it may have one mailed to you. Members UNEMPLOYMENT • ANY INJURY CASE Check & Update your Skills.) *Example: If your name is on the be your name on the list when who sign up for Vacation deduc- Also please be advised: Per list in April and or May and you that call comes in for work. tion and pay 6 months at a time ASBESTOS/TOXIC EXPOSURES • DRIVERS LICENSE RESTORATION the out of work list rules, all mem- don’t re-register by June 5th your Save Time & Money: no will receive a 1-month rebate!!! bers on the list must re-register name will be removed from the list. more checks or money orders to Also, be sure to keep your cur- 3031 W. Grand Blvd, Suite 440, Detroit 48202 your availability for work every Members are urged to report mail no more worry if it gets here rent address and phone numbers up (313) 964-4900 - (800) 881-8896 quarter and do so within the first new project starts to the Local on time, monthly dues can be de- to date with Local. Current E- mail five days of the following months Union. Members working for a ducted from your vacation check address is also very important! Also, www.esperaiellolawgroup.com March, June, September and De- contractor who may be looking and sent direct to the Local. we are now accepting CREDIT & (Continued next column) to hire additional laborers are Please stop by the office to get DEBIT payments. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION • VALIDATED PARKING

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