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Tuesday, August 4 SHORT Vote in the statewide Michigan Primary Election. CUTS For Endorsements: See Page 4 Momentum index State civil service takes a hit in June The “Momentum Index” for U.S. construction recorded panel takes another by Dodge Data and Analytics dropped 6.6 percent in June to 121.5 (2000=100) from the re- bite out of unions vised May reading of 130.1, the By Marty Mulcahy union leaders. group reported July 8. Editor Whitmer blasted the Civil The index is a monthly LANSING – Republican Gov. Service Commission when it measure of the first report for ’s anti-union admin- first revealed the union dues nonresidential building projects istration has been out of office proposal last month. “Make no in planning, which have been A light tower looms in the background across Woodward Avenue in , as for the past 18 months, but his mistake, this action is a direct shown to lead construction building trades workers toil on the underground work for a new TCF building. appointees are a gift that keeps assault on our hardworking state spending for nonresidential on giving to those who want to employees, who are serving buildings by a full year. The in- keep chipping away at the bravely on the frontlines to pro- stitutional construction compo- TCF Tower comes out of the strength of organized labor. tect the people of Michigan from nent of the Momentum Index fell The Michigan Civil Service COVID-19,” said Whitmer. “We 11.7 percent while the commer- Commission on July 13 voted to are in the middle of a global pan- cial component declined by 3.5 change state rules and require demic and the worst economic percent. ground in downtown Detroit Michigan’s 33,800 unionized state crisis in our lifetimes, and the no- “The Momentum Index has By Marty Mulcahy former parking lot and the demol- says a statement from the employees to annually re-autho- tion that Civil Service Commis- shifted noticeably lower as the Editor ished Michigan Mutual Liability building’s designer, Neumann/ rize the deduction of union dues sion would choose this moment fallout from recession contin- DETROIT – Rising on Annex, an architecturally unre- Smith Architecture. “Using from their paycheck, or the con- to take power away from our ues to hold its grip on the con- Woodward across from markable 10-story building that glass in different ways was in- tributions will stop. In addition, health care workers, road repair struction sector,” Dodge said. Comerica Park will be a signifi- opened in 1951. tentional and meant to create lesser “agency fees” – which are workers, corrections officers, and “The overall Momentum Index cant addition to the city’s sky- “The Tower’s design en- ‘movement,’ drawing the eye to deducted from worker paychecks unemployment call center employ- fell 13 percent in the second line: a 21-story mixed-use build- hances the existing downtown the top of the Tower, and to for the use of union to fund ser- ees is unthinkable. quarter from the first three ing that will be headquarters for skyline, announcing the head- ‘blend’ the levels of parking vices like for negotiations, ben- “This action will make it months of the year. While the TCF Bank. quarters for TCF with dynamic and office floors.” efit administration and grievances harder for these frontline work- recession has ended and recov- The glass-encased tower at architecture that offers unparal- The tower, to be erected on – are also eliminated. ers to negotiate together for ery underway, the return from Woodward and Elizabeth will be leled views of surrounding desti- a comparatively tiny 1/2-acre The 3-1 vote by members of strong wages, health care, and a one of the steepest downturns erected on the footprint of a nations and the downtown core,” (Continued on Page 2) the Snyder-appointed commis- secure retirement. I’m calling on in U.S. history will be slow and sion was made over the objection the civil service commissioners to fraught with risk. This holds of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and (Continued on Page 3) true for the construction sector as well. While projects continue ‘Let’s not just praise them, let’s pay them’ to enter planning, the slower pace suggests that recovery in the construction sector will be Biden’s plan for workers modest in coming months.” Dodge said that civil con- struction has been less likely calls for stronger unions, to be impacted COVID-19, “and has continued in many jurisdictions throughout the higher wage standards economic shutdown. A survey By Brian Young Recovery plan, Biden proposes revealed that more than half of UComm Blog creating 5 million manufacturing all civil contractors “have a On July 9, presumptive and innovation jobs as well as high level of confidence about Democratic nominee for president making an investment of $300 bil- the market’s ability to provide Joe Biden released his new jobs lion in his first term to be spent new business opportunities and recovery plan. Just a day be- on research and development to for the next 12 months, in- fore, the campaign also released create a diverse range of high- creasing to 63 percent for a the findings from the “unity task quality jobs. two-year outlook.” force.” Both plans had numerous Biden is also proposing However, Dodge said recommendations on what Biden spending $400 billion in govern- data from one of its publica- could do to strengthen unions ment money to “Buy American.” tions reveals contractors in and create a stronger workforce. He will require that all American this sector “are facing sup- AT WORK AT THE TCF Bank project in Detroit at Woodward and Elizabeth are Laborers Charles Here is a look at some of the high- companies that want to receive ply chain issues and other Blasidell (Local 1076) Kent Laskowsky and Dave Cotcher (both Local 1191). They’re employed by lights. Buy American funds pay their challenges in keeping Rohrscheib Sons Caissons, Inc. In his Jobs and Economic workers at least $15/hour, provide jobsites going.” paid leave, maintain fair overtime In the meantime, Dodge re- and scheduling practices, and ported July 16 that total U.S. Labor gets boost from House panel’s spending plan guarantee a choice to join a union construction starts did increase and bargain collectively. 6 percent in June, the second By Mark Gruenberg on July 7. The full committee and deliver the people in this country religious right, including the Not only would Biden’s plan straight month for industry PAI Staff Writer the entire House will tackle it later to the dawn of recovery, not aban- granddaddy of all such schemes: help to prop up American compa- gains since COVID-induced WASHINGTON (PAI) – The this month. It allots $196.5 billion don them to an economic col- a ban on using federal Medicaid nies but it would make an impor- declines in March and April. mammoth, often controversial, for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, lapse,” due to pandemic-caused funds for abortions, except in tant investment in companies that Dodge estimates that construc- House money bill for federal la- plus $24.5 billion more for this fis- business closures and bankrupt- cases of rape, incest or to protect are doing the right thing and tak- tion starts in June totaled $641.4 bor, health and education spend- cal year for emergency spending cies, subcommittee Chair Rep. the life or health of the mother. ing care of their workers. This billion, with nonresidential ing adds billions of dollars for on public health programs, due Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., ex- Another controversy could would be an expansion of the gains climbing 6 percent and schools and health programs and to the pandemic, which is again plained at the start of the panel’s erupt over the measure’s detailed Obama-era policy, which required non-building (mainly infrastruc- supports some issues dear to la- sweeping the country. Trump work session that day. language to, in so many words, all government contractors to ture work) moving 27 percent bor, but could also set off several wanted to cut the main bill by $20 While being pro-worker, the ensure Planned Parenthood clin- give their workers paid sick leave higher. But the group noted social issue uproars when it hits billion, with no extra dollars. legislation throws some “social ics again can get federal funds for and banned companies that had through the first six months of the House floor later this month. “We must work together to issue” bones to the radical and (Continued on Page 2) labor violations from working the year, construction starts The measure doles out and with the federal government. were down 14 percent compared increases funds for the depart- rate in June 2019. Biden anticipates that his plan to June 2019. ments of Labor, Health and Hu- State’s unemployment “Michigan’s labor market in will create “millions of good-paying “Construction starts activ- man Services and Education, es- June recorded a notable rebound union jobs in manufacturing and ity remains significantly weaker pecially money to battle the in jobs, led by significant recalls technology across the country.” than year-ago levels, even coronavirus pandemic. It also triple rate of a year ago in the auto industry,” said Jason As Biden has said, “let’s not though it has been slowly in- beefs up the National Labor Re- LANSING – Michigan’s sea- to 21.3 percent). Palmer, director of the Bureau of just praise them, let’s pay them – creasing since its nadir in April,” lations Board and job safety and sonally adjusted unemployment Total employment in June Labor Market Information and a decent wage, at least $15 per said Richard Branch, chief health agencies, while banning rate fell by 6.5 percentage points advanced significantly, by Strategic Initiatives. “The state hour, and ending the tipped mini- economist for Dodge Data & two GOP Trump regime anti- to 14.8 percent in June, accord- 464,000 jobs, but that was still unemployment rate also fell sig- mum wage and sub-minimum Analytics. “May’s gain in starts worker rules, a close reading ing to data released July 15 by 556,000 below February pre-pan- nificantly but remains well above wage for people with disabilities, was fueled by a handful of very shows. the Michigan Department of demic levels. Michigan unem- pre-pandemic levels and is com- and strong benefits so they can large projects, but June’s gain The Democratic-run House Technology, Management & ployment levels declined by parable with rates recorded dur- live a middle-class life and pro- appears to be much more or- Appropriations Labor-HHS-Edu- Budget. (The May Michigan job- 281,000 in June alone, but is still ing the Great Recession in 2009.” vide opportunity for their kids. ganic in nature. Construction cation Subcommittee approved it less rate was revised up slightly more than three times the jobless (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) starts should continue to post modest gains in the months to come as the economy contin- Masons rehabilitate ues to recover from the short- est and steepest recession in U.S. history. former Stroh’s HQ “However, the recent accel- By Marty Mulcahy eration in new COVID-19 cases Editor in states such as Texas, Florida, DETROIT – Masons have been extremely busy downtown in recent years, sealing, and California is a significant pointing, rehabilitating and replacing masonry on scores of downtown buildings. downside risk to the economy While plenty of trowel trades’ skill has been applied to behemoth buildings like the and the construction industry’s former and the Book Building, mid-size towers are getting growth trajectory.” their due as well. So it goes with the 19-story Building (aka the Michigan Mutual Quotable Building), with frontage on Adams Street just off Woodward Avenue. The tower was com- pleted in 1922, originally as headquarters for the Stroh Brewery Co. Stroh Tower, then the “Be the reason someone Michigan Mutual Building (1950), then Grand Park Centre, was originally built as a specu- smiles. Be the reason someone lative office building that provided Stroh some leasing income during Prohibition. feels loved and believes in the The 177,000-square-foot building’s interior was renovated earlier this century, and goodness in people.” now some attention is being paid to the exterior, which is primarily brick. Ram Construc- BRICKLAYERS and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 members employed by Ram Con- – Roy T. Bennett, 1918- tion Services and their Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 workforce have struction repair the facade of the 19-story Grand Park Centre Building in Detroit’s 1988 (Continued on Page 13) Grand Circus Park. 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020 TCF Tower comes out of the ground (Continued from Page 1) reception floor for TCF where all cal Bank, which subsequently bank, Chemical, would be mov- Viewpoints site, will include ground-level guests are received with office merged with TCF Bank. The com- ing with 500 jobs right here to the commercial space including a and public conferencing space (on bined company will occupy the city of Detroit,” said Detroit bank branch, ten stories of park- level 19) that opens to an indoor/ building under the TCF name. Mayor Mike Duggan said during Another assault on unions ing for 320 vehicles, workplace outdoor terrace, and a two-story “I never thought I’d see the the announcement event. A highly contagious pandemic, economic free fall and the environments across nine stories, corner stair that offers views of the day that we would have an an- The project is being man- scourge of systemic racism: our country is embroiled in three cri- and a rooftop terrace. TCF will city and Woodward Avenue. nouncement that a 20-story head- aged by a joint venture of the ses right now, and nearly everyone agrees that we need to come occupy the top floors, while the Construction on the $71 mil- quarters building, the corporate Colasanti Group and MiG Con- together for the good of our country. remainder will be available for ex- lion project began fall 2019. headquarters of a major regional struction. In times like these, true leaders make decisions that inspire pansion, or to other tenants. TCF’s new headquarters will cre- positive change. So it’s not been surprising, but it has been Neumann/Smith said the ate 200 new jobs and bring an- disappointing, to see these crises expose major differences be- building will feature a lobby that other 300 workers to downtown tween some of the folks making decisions about the future of incorporates stone and wood for Detroit. our state. a clean and contemporary look, The announcement in 2018 of Take for instance, the unconscionable act playing out before collaboration “zones” lined along the construction of the new build- our eyes by members of the state’s Civil Service Commission ap- the Woodward front, a dedicated ing was actually made by Chemi- pointed by former Gov. Rick Snyder. At a time when state workers have been on the front lines of protecting everyone in Michigan from the novel coronavirus, these Labor gets boost from anti-worker commissioners are trying to undermine the right of these same state employees to support the unions that are work- ing hard to protect them. House budget plan All through this crisis, state workers have been working long (Continued from Page 1) Besides the NLRB provi- hours under stressful conditions, making sacrifices like taking family planning, regardless of sions, other labor-oriented sec- furlough days to help balance the state budget and risking their whether their workers perform tions include: own health while providing essential services that all of us de- abortions. •$1.08 billion to retrain work- pend on. The measure eliminates ers who lost their jobs to unfair THE NEW TCF Bank building along Woodward Avenue in Detroit is They should be applauded as heroes. Instead, Snyder’s ap- NLRB money to enforce two foreign trade. coming out of the ground in this gap of buildings at Elizabeth Street, pointees are attacking the very ability of these workers to take Trump regime anti-worker rules. •The Democrats’ measure across from Comerica Park. A rendering of the completed building care of their families by going after the collective bargaining orga- One rule bans what the GOP also bans money for a favorite is below. nizations that fight for these workers every day. scorns as “micro-unions,” units Trump scheme: Letting non- They want to rig the rules of the game against working within one firm. Officially, the rule union cut-rate construction con- folks and in favor of large corporations and the wealthy yet covers “representation cases.” tractors get federal cash to train again. This time they want to stop payroll deduction of union And lawmakers eliminate apprentices, often minimally. members’ dues unless the member reauthorizes it every single money for enforcing the NLRB North America’s Building year before an arbitrary deadline. It’s just another misguided GOP majority’s edict to let joint Trades Unions fought hard attempt to enact anti-worker policies that represent union bust- employers – think McDonald’s against the Trump plan, while ing at its worst. headquarters and your local union-haters at the Associated In stark contrast, consider the recent actions taken by the McDonald’s franchise – off the Builders and Contractors pushed Democratic majority of the Board of Re- hook in breaking or obeying la- it. Overall, apprenticeship pro- gents to make it fairer for workers who want to organize a union bor law and collective bargain- grams would get $185 million. and join together with the opportunity to do so. ing rights. Trump wanted $15 million more, At the University of Michigan, workers will no longer be Pro-worker groups worked to dole out cash to right-wing required to hold formal elections to form recognized bargaining hard for the Obama-era NLRB’s ABC members. units if they have a clear majority of workers who positively indi- joint employer decision making •$593.8 million for OSHA, a cate that they want to form a union. This move is allowed under both HQs and local franchises re- significant increase over this the 85-year-old National Labor Relations Act and is one that will sponsible for labor lawbreaking. year’s funding, plus another empower all university employees to have their voices heard in Trump’s GOP board majority $379.8 million for the Mine Safety the workplace. tossed that rule – setting their and Health Administration. In addition, the university will now recognize bargaining units view in stone – but the board •In another indication the it deems “reasonable,” take a neutral stance on unionization drives, can’t enforce it without funding. panel’s majority Democrats don’t and refrain from retaliating against employees based on their sup- The NLRB itself would get a trust Trump to enforce worker port for a union — all measures that align with common sense and 10 percent increase under the health and safety laws, the mea- with state and federal law. Dems’ plan, to $277.8 million in sure provides only $3.5 million The University of Michigan is one of our state’s greatest the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, out of OSHA’s overall figure for assets and a beacon of Michigan values for the world to see. along with a mandate to restore the agency’s Voluntary Protec- As the state that built the middle class in this nation, high its full-time staff to fiscal 2019 tion Program. That’s a favorite among those values are treating working folks with dignity levels. And $1 million is ear- Trump-GOP scheme where and respect. With an annual budget in the hundreds of millions marked to have the NLRB pro- OSHA inspectors give advice to of dollars and an endowment that’s over $12 billion, the uni- duce, within 30 days, plans to let bosses on how to protect work- versity can certainly afford to ensure that working folks are union representation elections go ers – and also exempt those firms treated fairly on the job. all-electronic, another response from actual inspections, enforce- The Michigan regents should be applauded for stepping up to the coronavirus pandemic. ment and fines, unless a worker and doing the right thing for Michigan’s workers. Conversely, the The bottom-line dollar mea- dies on the job. ESPER AIELLO LAW GROUP, PLLC state Civil Service commissioners should be ashamed of them- sure of the entire legislation for •The spending plan would selves for the actions they are considering. the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 is deliver $3.42 billion to help over- Using the historic crises we are facing as cover for weaken- allotting $196.5 billion in “discre- whelmed states run their unem- Construction Injury ing the collective power of folks on the job is shameful and dis- tionary” spending – money Con- ployment insurance operations. gusting, and it shouldn’t be allowed. Michigan’s working people gress controls – for everything Hit by a revenue crash and sky- Specialists deserve better. from aid to schools that teach rocketing demand – due to anti- Representing Building Ron Bieber, Michigan AFL-CIO president. poor kids to the Occupational coronavirus closures and layoffs Trades Workers since 1988 From The Detroit News’ Labor Voices, July 7, 2020 Safety and Health Administration – the states are running out of (OSHA) to “rebuilding this money and would have to layoff WORKERS’ COMP nation’s aged public health infra- even more workers who help the Tim Esper Mark Aiello The PRO Act structure” to both battle the jobless get benefits. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Polls tell us a majority of American workers would join a union coronavirus and prepare for the The bill allots “such sums as CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LITIGATION given the chance – but here’s the rub. A barrage of attacks on next pandemic. Trump wanted a may be necessary” for the state labor laws means those chances are getting slimmer. $20 billion cut. jobless benefits themselves, as ESTATE PLANNING - ELDER LAW Our allies in the U.S. House took a ground-breaking step to- those piles of cash, created Our associates also handle: ward fixing that in February when 219 Democrats and five Repub- through past employer and em- UNEMPLOYMENT • ANY INJURY CASE licans passed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO The ployee payroll contributions, are Act. dwindling, as joblessness stays ASBESTOS/TOXIC EXPOSURES • DRIVERS LICENSE RESTORATION It comes as the Trump administration, many states, the courts Building in double digits. and oversight agencies are racing to destroy our rights. The Na- •An increase of $246.3 mil- 3031 W. 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In December, the term ran out for the only worker-friendly Secretary-Treasurer member, Lauren McFerran, whose scathing dissents showed how Steve Claywell flawed and biased the majority’s rulings were. Normally, the party President in the White House gets three of the board’s five seats and the other party gets two. But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked hearings for Democratic nominees. Beyond the NLRB, anti-worker bills are gaining steam, the #1 Michigan Electrical Maintenance Firm courts are being stacked with judges hostile to labor, and we can’t forget that the Supreme Court dealt what our foes hoped would be The Building Tradesman is a death blow to public sector unions in 2018. It wasn’t, thanks to published bi-weekly (every the hard work of IBEW locals and other unions with public mem- other Friday) by the Michigan bers. But the battle is far from over. Building and Construction The PRO Act is ambitious. It would abolish state right-to- Trades Council, Detroit office. work laws that weaken unions and stifle organizing. It also tough- ens penalties for employers who bully and fire union supporters, 1640 Porter St., Detroit, MI stall union elections and bargaining, and commit other violations 48216 that cost them little, if anything, now. Printed at Grand Blanc Printing, a union shop Today’s political reality means that the Act will hit a brick wall when it reaches the current U.S. Senate. But we can, and must, Periodical mail postage paid change that in November by electing a Senate and candidates at Detroit, MI and additional across the board who will fight for us. As you read here last month, mailing offices. we’ve proudly endorsed Joe Biden for president, a steadfast friend POSTMASTER www.uispowerservices.com to unions and working people for 50 years. He’s behind the PRO send postage returns to: Act, and he’ll ensure it gets passed and signed when he becomes The Building Tradesman our next president. 1640 Porter St. Virginia is living proof of what’s possible. Voters there turned Detroit, MI 48216 the House and Senate blue last fall, leading to a 2020 legislative session that was packed with pro-worker bills. Among the victo- Phone: (313) 961-3800 ries in just two months: bargaining rights for public workers, the Fax: (313) 961-2467 authorization of project labor agreements, penalties for Union members with address misclassifying workers and a higher minimum wage. changes are asked to contact Imagine what can be accomplished for workers across the their local union. country if we turn the tide with our votes this fall. Imagine the Editor/Photographer consequences if we don’t. Marty Mulcahy By Kenneth W. 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Our front- Amendment right to free speech. A state workers’ authoriza- line state workers have our backs, Unions have long argued tion to deduct union dues will and now it’s time for us to have that non-payment of union dues expire Oct. 4 unless it is reautho- theirs.” simply allows a worker to enjoy rized by the worker. The agency The commission ignored her. the benefits of union representa- fees will be collected beginning Under the U.S. Supreme tion without paying for it, such in 2022. Court’s 2018 Janus decision, a as reverse-thinking “representa- “This action has no other state employee wishing to opt tion without taxation” scenario purpose than to impose arbitrary out of paying union dues already that runs counter to the basic te- hardships on bargaining units, has the right to do so by notify- nets set in the founding of the create turmoil in workplaces dur- ing the state’s equivalent of the nation. Coupled with statewide ing a historic pandemic and a GRAND RAPIDS Electric Light & Power Co. buildings (l-r) include William T. Powers’ sawmill built human resources department. right-to-work laws (Michigan’s global recession, and disrupt the in 1868 and used from September 1880 to November 1881; the world’s first DC hydroelectric power The new Civil Service Commis- was adopted in 2012), which al- work that unions do on behalf of plant with steam-engine backup system (built 1880-81) and the City Lighting Plant (November 1881). sion rules now places a huge low freeloading, non-dues-pay- these state workers. It’s uncon- The photo is along the Grand River circa the late-1890s. Photo credit: bookkeeping requirement on the ing workers to enjoy the fruits of stitutional, it’s unsupported by Grand Rapids Public Library union to contact and collect dues collective bargaining in both the any recent laws or court deci- With the exception of indoor from members who do wish to private and public sectors, the sions, and it’s just plain wrong,” plumbing and advancements in fund their union, which is prima- anti-union animus is clear. said Michigan AFL-CIO Presi- sewer systems to benefit public rily AFSCME. “Michigan joins a growing dent Ron Bieber. health, it’s difficult to imagine a The Civil Service number of states that are work- The Michigan Civil Service more important contributor to Commission’s vote stems from ing to further protect the First Commission is defined by the modern living than the production the Janus decision that upended Amendment rights that were up- state as being “a bipartisan, four- and distribution of electricity. decades of precedent and elimi- held by the U.S. Supreme Court member body, appointed by the The thing about electricity, in the 2018 Janus decision,” said governor” who serve staggered of course, is how usefully versa- Steve Delie, legal counsel and di- eight-year terms. They make rules tile it is. It lights our streets, State’s rector of the conservative and regulations covering all per- powers our furnaces, air condi- Mackinac Center’s Workers for sonnel transactions, and regulate tioners and coffee makers, and jobless rate Opportunity. “Michigan workers all conditions of employment in energizes our offices and facto- deserve to know where the the classified service. Whitmer’s ries. Electrical power is a mod- money from their hard-earned first opportunity to name a re- ern jack-of-all trades, but it triple that of paycheck is going. Implementa- placement will take place in De- wasn’t always thus. In the 1880s, tion of these rule changes is a cember. as systems of power production, transmission and application a year ago were being invented and refined (Continued from Page 1) Biden’s plan for workers by luminaries like Thomas Nationally, the jobless rate Edison, George Westinghouse CONSTRUCTION OF quarter-mile long Edison-Sault Electric Co.’s decreased by 2.2 percentage and Nikola Tesla, electrical en- hydroelectric plant began in 1887 in Sault Ste. Marie. Masons points between May and June, calls for stronger unions, trepreneurs in Michigan and erecting the beautiful structure using sandstone they were exca- to 11.1 percent. Michigan’s June across the nation asked them- vating nearby from the St. Mary’s River. Operational since 1902 rate was 3.7 percentage points selves what any other product and capable of 25-30 megawatts of electricity, the plant was erected higher than the U.S. rate. higher wage standards developer would ask before set- with a hopeful “if you build it they will come” business plan for From June 2019 to June 2020, (Continued from Page 1) ting up local production: “Do I attracting employers to the region. The plan largely failed – but the the national unemployment rate This starts with passing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) have a market?” plant has remained functional since it was built.Photo credit: Power rose by 7.4 percentage points, Act, providing public service and federal government workers with The answer, of course, is while Michigan’s rate advanced bargaining rights, and taking other steps to make it easier for workers hell yeah. the West Side Water Power Ca- sparsely populated and away by 10.6 percentage points since to organize unions and collectively bargain.” “We like to think that our nal in 1868. Interested in elec- from major metropolises.” June 2019’s 4.2 percent jobless Biden will also address discrimination and harassment in the generation has lived through the tric arc lighting, Powers orga- What would later morph into rate. workplace, and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act as the next step in greatest technological transfor- nized the Grand Rapids Electric one of the nation’s largest utili- Job gains, the state report efforts to ensure women are paid equally for equal work. He will pass mational change,” says Jeff Light & Power Co., incorporated ties from its start-up in 1886 is said, “were seen in nearly all ma- universal paid sick days and 12 weeks of paid family and medical Horner, a lecturer in the Depart- on March 30, 1880 – the same today’s Jackson-based Con- jor industry sectors.” The larg- leave. ment of Urban Studies and Plan- year Edison invented the incan- sumer’s Energy. “The roots of est Michigan numeric industry The other big release from the Biden campaign was the 110-page ning at Wayne State University, descent light bulb. the modern-day energy industry employment advances were re- Unity Task Force report. The Unity Task Force was created after the to ModelDMedia. “But in the late “Flowing water has long date back to the 19th Century, corded in manufacturing Democratic primary to bring Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden support- 1800s and early 1900s, we fig- provided power to mines and which witnessed the establish- (+79,000), due primarily to recalls ers together to create a roadmap of progressive policies that Biden ured out how to harness electric- mills,” said Michigan Markers. ment of energy companies and in the auto sector, and leisure and could consider adopting. ity as a serious source of power “With advances in electricity in the widespread use of electric hospitality (+50,000), as restau- Members of the task force included Congresswoman Alexandria in a very short period of time – the 1880s, waterpower was soon power,” said a 2015 write-up in rants began to partially re-open Ocasio Cortez, former Secretary of State John Kerry, Chiraag Bains, 10 or 15 years. It was much big- used to generate electricity. The Power-Technology of the in the state. director of legal strategies for the liberal think tank Demos; Reps. ger than the Internet.” first public demonstration of hy- world’s ten longest running en- And as we have reported, Karen Bass and Lucille Roybal-Allard of California, Bobby Scott of “The rise of electricity fu- droelectric power in the country ergy utilities. No. 10 on the list: employment in Michigan’s con- Virginia and the head of the Labor Committee in Congress, Pramila eled creativity, drove unprec- occurred on July 24, 1880, when Consumers Energy, Michigan’s struction industry has been rock- Jayapal of Washington and Marcia Fudge of ; Dr. Heather edented business growth, and sixteen carbon arc street lamps largest utility provider of electric- ing in recent weeks, with pent- Gautney, a sociology professor, and former Senate staffer; Marielena gave people a reason to walk lit up Grand Rapids using a belt ity and natural gas, which provides up demand following the six- Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center; around at night,” wrote Amy driven dynamo (generator) pow- electric service to 1.8 million cus- week COVID-induced shutdown. former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; and union activist Sara Elliott Bragg in an article titled ered by a water turbine at the tomers in 62 of Michigan’s Lower Those good times likely aren’t Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. “How the rise of electricity Wolverine Chair Factory. Peninsula counties. sustaintable, however. Regarding working people and organized labor, the task force transformed urban life in De- Michigan’s extensive water re- “Consumers Energy, the The state’s second quarter recommended a number of policy positions, some of which Biden is troit” for ModelDMedia. sources were harnessed to power principal subsidiary of CMS En- 2020 unemployment rate aver- already advocating for. Their suggestions include raising the federal Edison’s newly invented electric generating equipment, ergy and Michigan’s biggest aged 19.9 percent, which was minimum wage to $15, establishing “card check” union elections and light bulbs created the first mar- first at existing dams and mills electric and natural gas utility, likely a record high and certainly repealing state right-to-work laws, and enacting the Protecting the ket for power. “The birth of the and later at sites built expressly was founded in 1886 by William the highest among comparable Right to Organize (PRO) Act, H.R. 2474 (116), which would, among Pearl Street Station (in Manhat- for hydroelectric generation. The Augustine Foote to illuminate the quarterly data back to 1976. other things, enhance the NLRB’s power by allowing it to levy puni- tan) was the beginning of what electricity from these plants pro- downtown area of Jackson, Michi- At the height of the Great tive fines against employers who violate labor laws. Biden has previ- we would eventually come to rec- vided power for homes and busi- gan. It was renamed Common- Depression in 1933, the national ously said that he would sign the PRO Act into law and would push ognize as the modern electrical nesses and helped fuel Michigan’s wealth Power Co. in 1904 and unemployment rate was thought for criminal penalties against employers who attempt to bust a union. grid,” says Power2Switch. It growth as one of the nation’s pre- Consumers Power Co. in 1910.” to be 24.9 percent. In the Raising Wages and Promoting Workers’ Rights section, was the first central power plant mier industrial states.” On Feb. 11, 1886, electric- the group says: in the U.S. and began producing That growth in electrical ity came to Kalamazoo. “At ten “Democrats will fight to raise wages for working people and electricity on Sept. 4, 1882, ini- production across Michigan at minutes before eight in the Record jobless improve job quality and security, including by raising the federal tially serving 85 customers, pro- first met highly localized needs, evening, the first electric power minimum wage to $15 an hour. We know that strong American labor viding electricity to 400 lamps. but ultimately spread to other po- was generated in Kalamazoo and payouts could unions help increase wages and job standards for workers across the “This first experiment with the tential profit areas. went out over wires into carbon economy, which is why Democrats will prioritize passing the PRO electrical grid was wildly suc- The City of Bay City said the filament bulbs in some two dozen see increase Act and restoring workers’ rights, including the right to launch sec- cessful,” Power2Switch said. city’s oil street lamps were re- hotel bars, saloons, grocery WASHINGTON (PAI) – An- ondary boycotts. We will repeal so-called ‘right to work’ laws that The coal-fired plant, owned placed with gas lamps around stores and shops,” said other 2,432,380 U.S. workers filed undermine worker power and lead to lower wages and less protection by the Edison Illuminating Co., 1868, and in 1882 all the lights Kalamazoo and How It Grew. for unemployment insurance for workers across the economy. And we will take action to rein in originally employed steam en- were replaced with electricity. “The current was provided by the benefits in mid-July, the Labor anti-competitive corporate power by rewriting the rules that have gines designed to provide 175 “Bay City was the first city in Kalamazoo Electric Co, which Department reported, pushing undermined workers’ ability to advocate for themselves, including horsepower. The New York Michigan to adopt electricity for had built a small generating the official total of jobless above non-compete clauses, no-poaching agreements, and contracts that Times building was among the general street lighting purposes plant just east of North Burdick a record 32 million, and the unof- force workers into mandatory arbitration to resolve violations of first to be illuminated. and the second city in the nation Street in the second block from ficial total far beyond that. employment laws.” New York City may have had to have electric street cars,” the Main Street. Electricity for gen- About 1.5 million newly job- Democrats will recognize unions with majority sign-up – via so- the first centralized power plant city says. eral use did not catch on quickly, less sought state-paid benefits, called “card check” processes – and ban captive audience meetings, and grid, but there were numer- In the Upper Peninsula, most people preferring kerosene funded by employers’ contribu- which employers use to bully and browbeat workers. We will take ous other electrical “firsts” Peninsula Electric Light and lamps or gas lights.” tions and payroll taxes – sources action to guarantee that when workers come to the table, they are around the nation, and Grand Power Company was formed (aka Lansing, with a population that are rapidly running out of able to bargain with the employers who actually hold the power, Rapids holds title to one. Houghton County Electric Light of only 13,000 in 1890, was still money from coast to coast. including franchisors, and will direct the National Labor Relations “Grand Rapids lays claim to Co.) in 1884, primarily to serve a comparatively small town in Those are actual numbers, before Board to enforce the law by penalizing companies that bargain in bad the world’s first (DC) hydroelec- the mining industry. “Given that 1890, and that likely was a hin- seasonal adjustments, which faith with their workers. tric power plant, and the first to most ore deposits lay close to ei- drance in electrical providers lopped off some 200,000. “Taxpayer dollars should never flow to employers who steal supply commercial electric ther Lake Superior or Lake coming to town. Public Service The other 928,488 sought workers’ wages, violate labor laws, or engage in union-busting, and lighting service in Michigan,” Michigan, and mines and min- Magazine reported in January pandemic unemployment assis- Democrats will guarantee that they won’t. We know that when em- says Powers Behind Grand Rap- ing towns developed around main 1920 that the City of Lansing, tance, the official name for the ployers feel free to abuse immigrant workers, all workers suffer. ids. “Among the big figures in riverways, hydroelectricity be- Mich., went into the electric busi- $600 weekly federal checks. “That is why we support the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights the use of water power for the came the primary method of ness in 1892, when it issued bonds Those go to all jobless workers, and the POWER Act, and will enforce wage, hour, health, and safety city’s infant furniture industry power generation and distribu- to the amount of $60,000 and pur- but they’re the sole income rules across the economy. And we will strengthen labor rights for the was William T. Powers, an en- tion,” said Great Lakes Now. chased a small plant for $45,573. source for jobless gig workers, more than 20 million public-sector employees in the , terprising manufacturer.” He “Further industrialization coin- In her “rise of electricity” actors and musicians whose ven- including by providing a federal guarantee for public-sector employ- purchased frontage on the Grand cided with further electrification in the ModelDMedia paper, ues have shut down, and other ees to bargain for better pay and benefits and the working conditions River in 1865-66 and then built of the UP, a rarity for a region so Bragg wrote that Detroit was an irregular workers who lost jobs they deserve, and vigorously protecting all private-sector workers’ right early adopter among U.S. cities since the coronavirus pandemic to strike without fear of coercion, interference, and undue delay.” of “electric arc” street lights, officially hit the U.S. March 13. which burned carbon rods atop The jobless figures could tall towers and cast harsh shad- get worse because the pandemic Just joking ows below. “Electric arc lights, is getting worse, again. Already, A hunter accidentally shot a bald eagle while out duck hunt- sizzling bright, came to Detroit states have announced a new ing. A game warden saw it happen and he ended up in court. in 1879 as part of a traveling cir- round of business closures. It’s “This is a very serious crime, bald eagles are cus that boasted as its main at- forced prior massive closures and protected by federal law! Do you have anything traction 18 electrically-lit chan- the resulting joblessness and the to say in your defense?” the judge asked. deliers. In 1880 one local entre- economic near-depression. “Yes your honor, it was very misty and the preneur, Wells W. Leggett, pow- All the jobless U.S. workers light was fading and, once I realized the horror ered from the engine of the Free are in danger of falling off a fi- of what I’d done, I remembered what my late fa- Press building a total of 17 elec- nancial cliff at the end of July, ther said. ‘If you kill an animal you must respect tric lights to a handful of down- courtesy of the Senate’s ruling its spirit and eat every part of it.’ So I took it home and fed town Detroit businesses. Republicans, especially Majority my family.” “In 1883, Detroit had its first Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. “Well that’s all well and good, young man,” the judge glimpse of Edison’s incandescent They’ve shown no urgency said. “But that doesn’t absolve you of your penalty. But be- ORIGINAL GENERATORS at the Croton Dam powerhouse in light bulb. It was turned on in front about extending the benefits fore I impose a sentence, I’m curious, what did it taste like?” Newaygo County. The hydro plant, completed in 1907 on the of a crowd of spectators at Metcalf through January 31, as workers “Hard to say exactly, your honor, I guess it’s kind of Muskegon River, is owned by Consumers Energy. Bros. dry goods store.” and Senate Democrats demand. like a cross between a puffin and a peregrine falcon!” 4 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020

Local 1191 Heat and Heat and Laborers Frost Frost Abatement Endorsement list Laborers 1191 Insulators Insulators DETROIT – Due to COVID- Workers for the Aug. 4 statewide primary 19, Laborers’ Local 1191 is mak- ing every effort to keep our mem- Local 25 Local 47 Regional Below are candidates endorsed for the Tuesday, Aug. 4, statewide bers and staff safe during this primary by the Michigan Building and Construction time by limiting person-to-person Trades council and its local affiliate councils. Some Local 207 contact at the Local Union Hall. Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 Heat and Frost Insulators & Al- councils did not endorse or had limited endorsements, The Office is now Open. SOUTHFIELD – REMINDER: We lied Workers Local 47 and some only endorse if they get a request from can- Abatement Workers Local 207 Thanking you in advance for continue to be under the direc- Lansing – Local 47 Lansing didates to do so. Also, please note that in a primary TAYLOR – Hope all members complying with the above condi- tive of the Inter- Office, 419 S. Washington election you can only vote a straight Democrat or Re- are in good health as of this writ- tions and please follow the national Union Square, Suite 301, Lansing, publican - cross-over voting will spoil your ballot. Wherever you ing. Work continues to improve COVID-19 recommendations to and pursuant to Michigan 48933. Ph.: 517-708- are, please take the time to vote for candidates who support the steadily but not stay safe and healthy. that directive, 0665. health, safety and incomes of working people. at the fast rate Members can now Pay Dues the AUGUST Local 47 regrets to inform our that was antici- on line 24/7 on our website!!! 2020 UNION members that the 2020 Annual pated. When U.S. Senator Macomb County Board of Upper right-hand corner Pay MEETING has Golf Outing has been cancelled you do return to Gary Peters Commissioners Dues tab, and follow the instruc- been cancelled. due to the Covid-19 pandemic. work, follow all District 1: (Warren): Andrey tions… Continue to We look forward to seeing every- required Covid U.S. Congress Duzyj Check out our website at monitor the one for next year’s Annual Golf guidelines that District 1 (Negaunee): Dana District 2: (Centerline): www.laborerslocal1191.org .Im- CURT Facebook page Outing. may be in place Ferguson Marv Sauger portant information about your McGLONE for updates. Breath of Life Gun Raffle and for certain sites. District 3 (Grand Rapids) District 3: (Eastpointe): Local Union … Also, on APRIL PER Scholarship drawings will still DAN Remember Hillary Scholten Veronica Klinefelt Facebook! CAPITA: The required Per Capita take place on July 24th. More in- SOMENAUER to call in if you District 5 (Flint): Daniel District 5 (Sterling Hts.): Dues: Beginning January payment for any member work- formation will be coming. are unemployed Kildee Robert Mijac 1, 2020 regular monthly dues are ing less than 32 hours in the To combat and limit the for help with future placement. District 7 (Ann Arbor): District 10 (Harrison Twp.): $35.00 for active members. Re- month of April 2020 has been spread of Covid-19, Local 47 en- Updated, working telephone Gretchen Driskell Robert Leonetti tiree monthly dues will remain the waived. Any payments already courages all members to continue numbers are necessary to help District 8 (Holly) Elissa District 11 (Roseville): same $ 8.00. made to the Union Office will be to work safe, and if you feel sick you with work placement. Do not Slotkin Harold Haugh NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- returned. contact a doctor immediately. get caught without the necessary District 9 (Bloomfield Twp.): cal Union Constitution Article APPAREL: New Local 25 Any retirees wanting to go current job site credentials, al- Andy Levin Clinton Twp. VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are apparel is available at the Union to work, please call the office. though several state agencies District 11 (Birmingham): Treasurer: Paul Gieleghem due on the first day of the month Hall. New items include: knit hats The Funds Trustees have have relaxed renewal require- Haley Stevens Clerk: Bob Smith and unless paid on or before the and beanies, new hi-vis short waived the 79-hour rule. ments due to the pandemic. District 12 (Dearborn): Trustee: Laura Cardamone, last day of the following month, and long sleeved t-shirts and hi- Remember that all Union The General Office has not Debbie Dingell Mike Keys, Tammy Patton the member shall be deemed sus- vis hoodies. Apparel can be Meetings have been suspended yet lifted the ban on Union Meet- District 14 (Southfield): pended by the International viewed on the Facebook page. until further notice. ing and Elections. Our current Brenda Lawrence Wayne County Union without notice. EMPLOYMENT CHANGES: The International Union is election process is still on hold Prosecutor: Kym Worthy We urge members to make All employment changes; hire, requesting all the names of past until an OK is given to proceed. Michigan State Univer- Treasurer: Eric Sabree their payments timely to avoid lay off, fire, shop change, disabil- and present members that are All members will be notified by sity Board of Trustees: Brian Board of Commissioners additional costs! ity, etc. must be called into the Veterans of the Armed Forces. mail when the election can re- Mossalam District 4 (Lincoln Park): Retirees: Retiree Council’s Union Hall. The only way to This list will be going back to our sume. University of Michigan Ilona Varga meetings are the last Friday of the guarantee you are on the out of charter in 1937. We need the UPCOMING ASBESTOS Board of Trustees: Mark District 5 (Detroit): Irma month. The meetings are held work list and your employment name, registration number, mili- TRAINING CLASSES: Asbes- Bernstein, Shauna Ryder Diggs Clark-Coleman 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall records remains current and cor- tary branch and dates served. tos Supervisor Refresher, Satur- District 8 (Dearborn Hts.): located at 2161 West Grand Bou- rect is to call the Office – (248) Please call the office for more in- day, August 29th, 2020 State Representative David Knezek levard in Detroit. 352-1850. formation. Check with the Office to District 2 (Detroit): District 10 (Plymouth): Me- MUST Safety Awareness LAY OFF/HIRE: Please be All members should have ensure the classes will occur as District 4 (Hamtramck): lissa Daub Training: Please check the reminded, all members shall no- received a letter from our Inter- scheduled. District 11 (Wayne): Al MUST website at www. tify the Business Manager within national regarding the Asbestos • All classes will be held at District 8 (Detroit): George Haidous mustonline.org to see how many 48 hours after accepting a job or Exposure Scientific Study. For Local 207’s office @ 26453 Etheridge District 12 (Westland): modules you have. Members are upon termination of employment. more information on how to par- Northline in Taylor. District 10 (Detroit): Kevin Glenn Anderson reminded to get your 18 modules Failure to report will result in an ticipate in this study, please con- • Classes begin promptly at Harris District 15 (Grosse Ile): Jo- and keep them up to date also a automatic $50 fine. tact Business Manager Patrick 8AM and end at 4PM, followed District 19 (Livonia): Laurie seph Palamara current Drug Test. You can S.U.B. FUND: Please be re- Welch at the main Local 47 Office by a Lead Awareness Update. Pohutsky schedule an appointment to take minded, in order to receive a number: 517-708-0665 If you are due to expire and District 20 (Plymouth): Matt Wayne County Circuit Court your modules at our training S.U.B. Fund check on Friday, all Per the Rules and Proce- need one of these refreshers now, Koleszar Judge: Nicholas John school by calling (734) 729-7005 paperwork must be submitted to dures: please call the Taylor Office (1- District 21 (Canton): Hathaway, Frank Simone or 517-625-4919 website the Office no later than 2:00 p.m. Members must notify the 800-207-5622) to register. 3rd Circuit Judge: Edward www.mltai.org. You can also con- on Thursday. office within 24 hours of being •Class sizes are being limited District 22 (Roseville): Joseph tact the Local 313-894-2241. SUB FUND TIME LIMITA- laid off or charges may be placed. due to state guidelines currently Michael Anderson Also, check out the training TION: Please be reminded, per Members must notify the in place. District 25 (Sterling Hts.): District Court Judge classes available to you at no the Plan Document: Each time a office before ANY overtime is BE SAFE, WEAR YOUR District 28 (Southgate): cost. Note: classes & certifica- participant receives a State Un- worked. MASKS, & FOLLOW THE SO- District 27 (Hazel Park): John Graziani tions contractors have been ask- employment check, he/she must Contracts are available at the CIAL DISTANCING GUIDE- Kevin Kresch District 31 (Hamtramck): ing for are, OSHA 30, ASBES- mail or deliver the receipt, check Union Office or at the Union LINES! District 29 (Pontiac): Brenda Alexis Krot TOS & LEAD AWARENESS, stub, or a copy of the check to Meeting upon request. Carter District 32A (Harper HOISTING & RIGGING, PIPE- the Administrator’s office within OSHA 10: Local 47 will be District 31 (Clinton Twp.): Woods): Daniel S. Palmer LINE SAFETY, CLASS A CDL 30 days of receipt of said State offering OSHA 10 to any Active Local 47, con’t Bill Sowerby District 34 (Van Buren LICENSE, ASBESTOS RE- Unemployment check. Any re- Member who is not current with by phone at (269) 345-8944, or by District 34 (Flint): Cynthia Twp.): Lisa Martin MOVAL SUPERVISORS LI- quest for a benefit payment past the program. The course is mail at: P.O. Box 19541, Neely District 38: (Eastpointe): CENCE, CONFINED SPACE the 30 days will be denied per the done online, so if you wish to Kalamazoo, MI 49019. District 37 (Farmington Michael Klinefelt PERMIT REQUIRED, GRADE Plan Document. take the course please contact To all active members, if you Hills): District 45 (Oak Park): Jaimie CHECKING BLUEPRINT READ- BENESYS: When calling the the Local Union office with have not sent in your Coordina- District 38 (Novi): Kelly Powell Horowitz ING & MEASURING TOOLS, Fund Office, Benesys, please be your email address and we will tion of Benefits Form, your Spou- Breen GPS LOCATION, all are available sure to get the name of the per- be more than happy to set it up sal Form, or your Birth Certifi- District 39 (Commerce): Schoolcraft College Board at the training center. son providing you information. for you. If you do not have a cates for your Children, no one Julia Pulver of Trustees: Brian Broderick, It could mean the difference Lately, we have been experienc- computer at home, you are wel- will be covered on our insurance District 40 (Birmingham): Joan Gephardt,Terry Gilligan of being sent to work or not! ing some incorrect information come to come to the Local Union until these items are sent to TIC. FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 being provided to our members. Office to take the course. Please call TIC immediately at District 43 (Clarkston): Canton Twp. your 18 MUST Safety modules In order to make sure the correct To ensure all Active Mem- (800) 323-8079 and get the above- Nicole Breadon Supervisor: Ann Marie Gra- are updated as well. If you are not information is provided, it helps bers and Retirees are receiving mentioned forms into the fund District 44 (Milford): Denise ham-Hudak able to go to the Training Center to have a name so the Union Of- their Robo calls please make sure ASAP and you will be reinstated Forrest Treasurer: Dian Slavens for MUST Safety Modules con- fice can call Benesys, correct the you have not blocked the follow- retroactively District 45 (Rochester): City Clerk: Michael Siegrist tact the Local, we will help make person providing incorrect infor- ing number: (804) 441-8365. There Remember that Auto and Brendan Johnson Trustee: Sommer Foster, arrangements for you to com- mation and find out why they are are several members who have Motorcycle accidents are not District 46 (Oxford): Jody Steve Sneideman plete them. providing our members with in- the number blocked and therefore covered by our plan. Auto and Lamacchia Referral List: Every member correct information. are not receiving the Robo Calls. Motorcycle accidents should be District 49 (Flint): John Cherry Redford Twp. who is looking for work must call, SICK AND INJURED: Please These calls are only used for covered by your personal Auto District 50 (Burton): Tim Supervisor: Pat McRae or come to the Local Union Of- keep all our sick and injured mem- Important Notifications from the Insurance policy. Sneller Treasurer: Lily Cavanagh fice on Mondays between 1:00 bers in your thoughts and Local Union Business Manager Members having questions District 52 (Ann Arbor) Trustee: Elizabeth Kangas pm and 4:00 pm and put their prayers. and Funeral Notifications. If you regarding Pension and Welfare name on the out-of-work list. You are not receiving these calls, Fund please contact TIC Interna- District 54 (Ypsilanti): Van Buren Twp. must have an out-of-work skills please contact the Local Union tional at the numbers below or log sheet filled out and on file in or- Laborers Ronnie Dean Peterson Trustee: Kevin Martin Office and we will double check onto their Website: www. District 55 (Ann Arbor): der to be referred out for work by to make sure we have the correct heatfrostlocal47benefits.org: this Local Union. (Be sure to 1191, con’t Oakland County number in the system or if you Please complete and return Check & Update your Skills.) and sent direct to the Local. may have blocked the number. District 60 (Kalamazoo): Prosecutor: Karen the working spousal forms to Also please be advised: Per Please stop by the office to get Local 47 has been receiving Julie Rogers McDonald TIC. the out of work list rules, all mem- one of the forms or you may call a lot of returned mail from our District 61 (Kalamazoo): Sheriff: Michael Bouchard JATC Coordinator Phil bers on the list must re-register the office (313-894-2241) to members. We ask that if you have Treasurer: Robert Wilson (616-466-8736) your availability for work every have one mailed to you. a change of address or phone District 62 (Battle Creek): Wittenberg Applications are open for quarter and do so within the first Members who signup for Va- number to please call the Local 6th Circuit Judge (non-in- the Apprenticeship Program. Call five days of the following months cation deduction and pay 6 Union Office right away so we District 78 (Niles): Dan cumbent): Lorie Savin the Union Office. VendenHeede March, June, September and De- months at a time will receive a 1- can update your information Good and Welfare: Get well cember (Roll Call). Your failure month rebate!!! Also, be sure to District 95 (Saginaw): Amos Board of Commissioners throughout our system, TIC’s, to all our sick or injured members. to do so will result in your name keep your current address and and the with the International. It Local 47 sends our Condo- O’Neal District 5 (Waterford Twp.): being removed from the referral phone numbers up to date with is very important to make sure lences to the Family and Friends District 96 (Bay City): Brian Kristen Nelson Elder list. Local. Current E- mail address your contact information is al- of Raymond McWilliams. District 6 (White Lake Twp.): *Example: If your name is on is also very important! Also, we ways update with Local 47. District 104 (Traverse City): Jeffrey Long Dan O’Neil the list in April and or May and are now accepting CREDIT & Anyone interested in joining “No man is justified in do- District 7 (Commerce): you don’t re-register by June 5th DEBIT payments. the newly formed Breath Of Life District 108 (Escanaba): Karen Adams ing evil on the ground of expedi- Renee Richer your name will be removed from Committee is asked to please call ency.” District 9 (Novi): Gwen the list. the Local Union Office. District 109 (Marquette): Markham “When someone says, 'It's –Theodore Roosevelt (1858 Members are urged to report not the money, it's the principle Pension and Health Welfare: - 1919) District 12 (Birmingham): new project starts to the Local Larry Tolbert (269-345-8944). Al- Kelly Dillaha of the thing', it's the money.” Union. Members working for a lied Workers’ Local 47 Fringe “Let us be thankful for the Macomb County District 13 (Farmington –Kin Hubbard (1868 - 1930) contractor who may be looking Benefit Funds, 6525 Centurion fools. But for them the rest of us Prosecutor: Jodi Switalski Hills): Marcia Gershenson to hire additional laborers are “You cannot dream yourself Drive, Lansing, MI 48917-9275. could not succeed.” Clerk/Register of Deeds: District 14 (Farmington): urged to call the Union Hall and into a character; you must ham- Toll Free Number: (800) 323-8079; –Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) Fred Miller William Miller Treasurer: Lorie Barnwell help a brother or sister get referred mer and forge yourself one.” Telephone No.: (517) 321-7502; District 16 (Clawson): out to work. The next time, it may –James A. Froude (1818 - Fax Number: (517) 321-7508 Penny Luebs “When there is no peril in be your name on the list when 1894) Larry Tolbert will be avail- the fight there is no glory in the District 17 (Lathrup Vil- that call comes in for work. able via phone to answer any lage): Mykale Garrett “It is wonderful how triumph.” Save Time & Money: no questions regarding Pension, –Pierre Corneille (1606 - 1684) District 18 (Ferndale): more checks or money orders to quickly you get used to things, Welfare and Vacation Funds. Charlie Cavell even the most astonishing.” mail no more worry if it gets here Larry is the Secretary for the Pen- “When I'm good, I'm very, Milford Twp. Supervisor: on time, monthly dues can be de- – Edith Nesbitt sion, Welfare, Vacation and Spe- Don Green very good. When I'm bad, I'm bet- ducted from your vacation check cial Benefits and can be reached ter.” (Continued next column) (Continued next column) – Mae West (1892 - 1980) July 24, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 Local 25 school graduation Local 169 - OR - •A student who has previ- Iron Workers Boilermakers ously graduated high school and been scheduled for Saturday, plication. Applications will be is currently enrolled and attend- Boilermakers Local 169 August 29, 2020 at 12PM at the accepted for any son, daughter, ing a two-year or four-year pro- Iron Workers Local 25 naw. We’ve recently learned that ALLEN PARK – The union meet- Bay City – Shelter Num- legally adopted child, or depen- gram at an accredited college or NOVI – Work is Available! the Annual Ironworker Festival in ing will be held in Area One on ber Three. Camping is available, as dent (during high school years) university who has never applied We are in need of manpower. If Mackinaw is CANCELLED. The Friday, August 14, 2020 at 8pm at well as a splash park, beach, and of a member or retiree in good for the Boilermakers Local 169 you or someone you know is off, Annual September Ironworker the union hall play area. Contact Scott Ivey with standing of Boilermakers Local Scholarship Contest. please call Dispatch or a Busi- Benefit Dinner is cancelled. If – 1755 Fairlane any questions. Subject to change 169. Applicants must be one of The union hall accepts Visa, ness Agent. We must fill our jobs anyone wishes to make a dona- Dr, Allen Park, due to Covid-19. the following: MasterCard, and Discover. Pay- in order to protect them! tion to the ICIF please contact MI 48101. Completed 2020 Boilermak- •A student who graduated ments can be made both at the Dispatch is OPEN. Please Jimmy Horvath at the Novi Union The union ers Local 169 Scholarship appli- high school in 2020 and who will hall and over the phone. call 248-305-9282: Monday Hall. Thank you. hall is now cations must be received by July be entering their first year of a OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 through Friday 7 am to 10 am. if Stewards’ Notes: 1) The Elec- open for in- 31, 2020. If you have not already two-year or four-year program of safety training can now be taken you happen to get voicemail, just tronic Steward Reporting forms person busi- requested one and are interested, academic study at a degree-grant- online. Please visit our website – leave your name, book number are online www.ironwork- ness. Masks please call the union hall ing, accredited college or univer- www.boilermakerslocal169.com - and phone number. Local 25 Ac- ers25.org Log in with your book must be worn (313)584-8520 to request an ap- sity within one year of high for more information. tive Members, Apprentices and number, and the password is the at all times, Probationary should call each last 4 (four) of your social. 2) BOB only one per- day you are out of work. OR use PLEASE be sure to check dues HUTSELL son in the our website to sign up for the out for members and boomers too lobby at a time, of work list: www.ironwork- AND BE SURE ALL BOOMERS and if you are feeling unwell, do ers25.org. HAVE SIGNED BOTH THE RE- not come to the hall. If you can PLEASE WEAR A FACE CIPROCAL AND THE ASSESS- conduct business remotely, MASK IF YOU VISIT ANY OF MENT-TARGETING. 3) All mem- please continue to do so. THE UNION OFFICES OR bers please be sure to keep your The Area Three picnic has UNION HALLS. Union dues paid up to date as it is FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: criteria for working. You can be 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and asked to leave the jobsite if your follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am dues are not current. to 4:30pm. The mailing address Pay union dues with credit- for member BENEFIT related mat- debit card 24/7 by calling 888- ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 386-8173 and follow the Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box prompts. OR PAY at www. 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue ironworkers25.org Any member Local 8 Cross Health Claims and Cus- payment for multiple members, tomer Service 877-790-2583. Delta fines, suspensions, withdrawal Iron Workers Dental Claims and Customer Ser- deposits, SHOULD NOT use this vice 800-482-8915. process. Whenever possible we Iron Workers Local 8 BENEFIT FOR NEW are emailing you, your dues re- Tim Roman CHILD: Any member who has a ceipt. Business Representative new born child, or a new depen- Pay union dues with per- UPPER PENINSULA – dent child through marriage sonal check or money order and WELD CERTIFICATIONS: MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – Weld certifications are being held efit Office of your new dependent P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- on an as-needed basis. Please within 31 days. 0965. PLEASE include your book contact Rich Hanson at the Ap- DRILLING for caissons with a Soilmec R 625 drill rig at the TCF headquarters site in Detroit is Terry Apprentices: Fill out your number on the face of the check/ prenticeship office for more infor- Kison II of Operating Engineers Local 324. monthlies online at the website money order. Pay union dues in mation. 414-476-9372. or mobile app located under the person at the Novi Union Hall (M- MEMBERSHIP MEETING: apprenticeship tab “Monthly Re- F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). The Membership Meeting will port Sign-In,” this gives you the After-hours use the outdoor- take place by video conference Elevator Constructors Local 36 ability to electronically submit dues-collection box. on August 26th, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. your monthlies. Also located Pay a year’s dues or more CST. Members can gain access pm. Reviewing and answering form or any paperwork out for this under the apprenticeship tab you ($429.00 Journeyman) ($426.00 to the meeting at https:// Elevator Constructors Local 36 any questions pertaining to policy. If you feel the need for will find “Evaluation Form” Jour- Apprentice) and you will get a (1) meeting.iwl8.org on the after- DETROIT – ALL MEM- Michigan and Detroit Elevator more life insurance you can con- neyman/Supervision can use this one-month dues paid for by Lo- noon of the meeting. BERS ARE INFORMED that our Codes. Contact the Hall if you are tact them. If any retirees are in- th to submit apprentice evaluations cal 25. (Get the 13 month free). next regular Membership Meet- interested. The link will be sent terested in Life insurance please using computer/cell phone and This is intended to encourage ing that was planned for Monday, to you for either online or phone contact the hall and we will for- submit electronically. Please also members to pay their dues in a Local 25 cont’d July 27th, 2020, will not be held participation. ward the information on. note, you must check your email timely manner. The one month Clawson. due to lack of a venue to main- Brothers and Sisters, due to All members are reminded on a regular basis; we now email will be credited in the month AF- Home Mortgages for Union tain restrictions on social dis- recent conditions, ALL are re- that your company is responsible your annual MUST drug screen TER your actual 12-month pay- Families: Learn more about the tancing for gatherings of mul- quested to follow guidelines put to deliver material to the jobsite. paperwork and your pay raise ment. unique benefits available to tiple people. We are working on out by the CDC, the state of Use of personal vehicles for de- slips. Secretary of State Jocelyn union members, their parents and a venue for our August 24th, Michigan, the building’s and livery of material is for only emer- Union Meeting: We held an- Benson announced last month children. CALL 866-802-7307, 2020 meeting. your companies. Common sense gency situations. There are no other “Zoom” union meeting on that all REGISTERED voters in M-F 8am - 10pm EST, Sat 9am - Any changes in this sched- and personal health practices emergencies in modernization or th Monday, July 6 at 7:00pm. To Michigan will receive an applica- 5:30pm EST www.unionplus.org ule or venue will be included in should always be followed. ALL construction. All construction, participate in the Zoom union tion to vote by mail in the No- Those who have passed: future Building Tradesmen ar- safety policies must always be modernization and cab work is meeting is easy … just be sure vember elections. By mailing ap- Larry Raymond Englert #1139181 ticles and emails. The Local re- followed. TEAMWORK. This is according you have downloaded our APP plications, the Secretary of State was currently a member of Local quests your email so we may in- The Local picnic was sched- to our agreement and follows or signed up for our emails via will ensure that no “Michigander 292 but was a member of L-340 form you on any last-minute uled for Saturday, July 25, 2020. your company’s safety policy. our website (www.ironwork- has to choose between their for 13 years before transferring changes or the possibility of vir- Currently the Picnic Committee and A licensed journeyperson ers25.org). We are leaning toward health and their right to vote,” to Indiana. Larry passed away tual meetings. the Local Officers agree that for the must also be onsite while any communication through the said Benson. “Voting by mail is May 11, 2020 at the age of 64. Attention All Apprentices, safety and health of all members, work is performed. If you are PUSH NOTIFICATIONS – easy, convenient, safe, and se- Matt “Smitty” Smith # 1297567, please keep an eye on the NEIEP retirees and families we have can- asked or told differently call the Please download the APP if you cure, and every voter in Michi- passed away July 11, 2020 at his website for next semester classes. celed our picnic for July 2020. hall immediately. Also, all jobs are haven’t done so yet!! Again, via gan has the right to do it.” The home. He was 61 years old and Check your NEIEP email address The 2020 IUEC Local 36 Golf to be reported to the HALL, this our website! application is also available for close to being a 26-year member. for additional information. We Outing has also been canceled. does include all unloads, crane The next Union Meeting will download at Michigan.gov/Vote. He is survived by his brother have not gotten confirmation The City of Detroit is open picks and cab modernizations. be done via Zoom in Mid-Au- At the same website, voters Mark Smith, his best pal and from NEIEP if classes will be vir- by appointment only for license This is our work and SHALL be gust. Please sign up as Notifica- can also register and join the per- pooch Leonardo and many tual or in the classroom. renewal on the 29th of June, be performed by ELEVATOR CON- tion will go out via the APP. Par- manent absent voter list so they friends in the ironworking indus- Monthly OJT Forms are still advised they would like it done STRUCTORS! ticipation was very good in July always have the option to vote try. Gary Keys #954662 passed required of ALL APPRENTICES! online. Send emails to We regret to inform all mem- and we look forward to more by mail. Check your voter regis- away June 1, 2020 at the age of You can drop these forms at the [email protected] with photos bers on the fatality in Local 2, Chi- members joining us in August. tration at Michigan Voter Infor- 68. He was a 44-year member and hall. This is a requirement of the of current driver license and cur- cago, IL. On June 30, 2020 Brother Unfortunately Steward Meet- mation Center Michigan.gov/ survived by many friends in the Department of Labor. Do not put rent city of Detroit Elevator li- Bill Rogers passed away due to ings are still cancelled until fur- Vote ironworking industry. Our condo- your apprenticeship in jeopardy cense and your phone number injuries sustain on the job. We ther notice as we adhere to the “If you do not take an inter- lences to all of the family and by failing to fulfill this responsi- attached or call 313-316-8711. will collect the Death Assessment Governor’s Executive Orders. est in the affairs of your govern- friends as you mourn the loss of bility. This will also result in your Kurt Johnson has said all li- on his behalf with our next quar- Classes at the Local 25 Ap- ment, then you are doomed to live your dear loved one(s)! appearance before the Local JAC censes expiration dates have ter cards. prenticeship School are starting under the rule of fools.” Quote To all Union Members: We Committee. been extended during the shut- Get well wishes are extended up again; we are practicing so- from PLATO. The International hope you and your family are safe Attention All Apprentices, down. These instructions have to all our Brothers and Sisters cial distancing protocols, etc. Association (IABSORIW) has and healthy. Thank you for all Temporary Mechanic Agree- been sent to you through email. who are on our sick list. Keep safe New Apprentice Applications will endorsed Joe Biden for president you continue to do to support ments are through the Hall. This We are STILL requesting and healthy. Be a Brother to a be accepted BUT you MUST of the United States of America. each other during this pandemic agreement is between You, Your your email addresses. If you are Brother, regardless of what Local phone the school for an appoint- Curtis Schmidt would appre- response. Company and the Hall and is to not receiving emails, please con- they might belong too. We are all ment; no walk-in foot traffic. The ciate thoughts and prayers for This information is as of be renewed monthly. With the firm your address with the Hall. in this and will get through this, Wixom Training Center – Phone: Patrick Allen #1007390 as he Submission Time for this Article current MOU having expired your During our recent situation we together! 248-960-2130 – battles lung cancer. Best wishes (7/20/2020 12:00 pm E.S.T.). Company will still have to pro- have received updates daily and Night Welding at the to Patrick from all the Officers here vide proof of your eligibility. Do we want this information at your “The most exhausting thing Wixom Training Center from 5- at Local 25. “As men, we are all equal in not put yourself at risk of pos- disposal as soon as possible. you can do is to be inauthentic.” 10pm will be July 28th, and July ATTENTION RETIREES: the presence of death.” sible charges. There is a mailing from –Anne Morrow Lindbergh th –Publilius Syrus (~100 BC) 30 . The Novi Retirees regular meet- All Members, Local 36 is American Income Life. If you fill “The more you sweat during Welder online Verification: ing is “in person” August 18, “If there is no struggle, working with Local 85, Lansing the form out and mail it back in peace, The less you bleed dur- For an accurate and quick review 2020 at 10:00am. Social distanc- there is no progress.” and the EIWPF holding classes you will receive phone calls from ing war.” of welder certifications please ing, face masks and good hygiene –Frederick Douglas on Monday nights, 6:00 – 8:00 them, it is unnecessary to fill the –Brian Wilson visit www.welderscertification will be observed. There will be .org On the homepage click no luncheons in the near future, “login” and type “read only” as coffee and cake will be provided. both your username and pass- The Novi Retirees Board of Di- word. Once logged on, type the rectors meets “in person” August member’s book number in the 4, 2020. column on the left marked “ad- The Retirees’ Scholarship vanced search,” click the ”go” Fund Golf Outing is scheduled button, wait until the name pops for September 10, 2020. The Bay up, and then click on the welders City Retirees meeting for July 16th first or last name. On the next is cancelled, however a regular screen, click “list certifications.” meeting for October 15, 2020 is Every welding certification planned. the welder has will be available Watch for updates at for viewing and you can see that (www.ironworkers25.org) or the if it has been renewed; it is good Local 25 app that you can down- until the year 2021. The site also load by searching “Iron Workers allows you to print out a copy of Local 25” to stay informed on the welder WPQR if needed. Click union matters. on “list test results.” Click on the Diversified Members Credit actual test code you want to see Union: Located at 25880 Novi Rd. and you will see the test details. Phone: 248-344-2560 - CALL On that page click “Printable FOR HOURS. Services available: Form” (WPQR) and you can print debit or credit cards, interest bear- the WPQR, ing checking accounts, IRAs, The following events are CDs, Benefits Plus program, Cancelled: Ironworker Picnic, HOME MORTGAGES, low inter- Dennis O’Dowd Golf Outing, est loans and part of Co-Op August Pin Award Ceremony, Shared Branching. We have other Detroit Labor Day Parade, and the branch locations in Detroit and Labor Day Bridge Walk in Macki- (Continued next column) 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020 IBEW IBEW LOCAL 58 LOCAL 557

others to do the same. We do not Skip the long lines at the pre- IBEW Local 58 want our community to be under- IBEW Local 557 cinct in what is expected to be a DETROIT – The next Regu- represented for the next TEN SAGINAW – MONTHLY record year for voter turnout. If IBEW lar Membership Meeting will be YEARS. Please continue to stay MEETINGS- The next regularly you are working on the road or August 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM at safe at work, home, and in the scheduled monthly meeting is set the possibility exists you may be Local 131 IBEW Local 252 the Union Hall. Social Distanc- community. #ibewstrong for August 4th. This meeting will working on the road in Novem- Serving Southwest Michigan ANN ARBOR – LOCAL 252 ing and Masks will be required. The RENEW Committee be held if the current guidelines ber, this is a great way to ensure Since 1916 would like to thank all the mem- The Electrical Industry meeting will be on Tuesday, July from the State are still in place to you get your votes in. Informa- bership and all the trades that Training Center is offering Con- 28, 2020 at 5:00 PM. allow for meetings to occur. Poli- tion for this is available at the IBEW Local 131 helped Local 252 on our success- tinuing Education classes. Please The Safety Committee meet- cies are ever-changing these days Union Hall as well as online un- KALAMAZOO – The next ful picket line! check them out at http:// ing will be on Monday, August in regards to COVID-19, so we der the Secretary of State at General Membership meeting LOCAL 252 ANNUAL PIC- www.detroiteitc.org/continuing- 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM. will wait to see what the future www.michigan.gov/sos. will be August 3, 2020 at 6 p.m. NIC: The Local’s Annual Picnic education/.We will start to can- The Veterans Committee holds. Please continue to do We will no doubt need a Due to the Governor’s cur- is cancelled this year due to Ex- cel classes if they don’t meet the will now be meeting monthly im- your part to slow the spread of great many volunteers to help out rent executive order, we ask that ecutive Orders related to the pan- minimum enrollment require- mediately after the Safety com- the virus by practicing proper with various election related those coming to the Local Union demic. ments, or more hopefully we will mittee meeting on the 2nd Mon- social distancing and wearing a events this year. If you are inter- to conduct business, please wear UNION DUES FOR 2020: order books for those of you day of each month. mask in public to protect you and ested in helping out please reach a face covering. Effective January 1, 2020 union who’ve signed up. Members on The Political Action Com- those around you. Proper PPE out and offer up your services. The work outlook is strong. dues for “A” members will be the Storm Book must secure their mittee (PAC) meetings are held should be worn on job sites and We cannot afford to be inactive We expect to have a busier than $119.25 per quarter. Union dues training through the Continuing at 5:00 PM on the 1st Wednesday safety policies should be fol- during the election season this usual summer continuing into the for “BA” members will be $61.80 Education Program offered by the of each month. lowed as well. year. winter. If you are aware of inter- per quarter. school. If you need assistance in Local 58’s Women’s Com- UNION HALL OPERA- HEALTH CARE – The ested electricians, working in our TRAINING CLASSES registering for a class please call mittee- With the union hall being TIONS – The Union Hall contin- Michigan Electrical Employee’s jurisdiction, please have them 2020: ALL CLASSES CAN- the Training Center at 586-751- closed all in person meetings has ues to be open for in-person Health Plan has taken steps re- visit www.powering kalamazoo CELLED UNTIL FURTHER NO- 6600. been postponed We will continue transactions. If you will be com- cently to cover 100% of the costs .com or call the office. TICE. Local 58 Dues Information: having our regular monthly meet- ing into the Hall for business, a related to testing for COVID-19. The LMCC has launched a CREDIT CARDS: The Lo- Dues are due by the first day of ings on ZOOM as needed. Please mask is mandatory due to the During this pandemic, remote new website www.powering cal is now accepting credit cards the quarter. You can now pay watch for emails with further up- Governor’s latest Executive Order. care is encouraged and Blue kalamazoo.com. This website will to pay union dues. We accept your dues with an APP. Go to dates and hopefully we will be I urge all that come in for in-per- Cross members can call the 24- be used to highlight local signa- Visa, Master Card, American Ex- Apple/Google Play and download meeting in person soon. son transactions to also adhere Hour Nurse Line at 800-117-BLUE. tory contractors and used as an press and Discover. There is a fee the IBEW 58 APP. In the APP go ARC AWARDS-ASPIRING to social distancing and the utili- You may also want to inquire if organizing tool. Follow us on of 3.5% to use your card. to My Profile, My Member Tools REAL CHANGE= The IBEW Lo- zation of the service window in your primary care provider offers Facebook @poweringkalamazoo, M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: and that’s where you find the in- cal 58 ARC-Aspiring Real Change the main entry way. Please try to telemedicine. The plan contin- Twitter @PoweringKzoo, Please make sure your MUST formation to pay. You can also awards have been created by the take care of business remotely as ues to meet regularly via telecon- Instagram @powering drug testing is current as you pay by phone with credit/debit Women’s Committee to recognize much as possible to cut down on ferences to stay on top of the kalamazoo, and LinkedIn @pow- cannot work on a U of M project or mail a check. At this time we the outstanding efforts of Lo- visitors to the Hall. James Lamb pandemic and update coverage ering kalamazoo. Please feel free or several other projects in the are not taking cash transactions. cal58 members who inspire, en- is continuing organizing duties as necessary. to share the wage calculator fea- jurisdiction without being cur- Dues for the quarter are $124.50 gage and advance growth of the during at this time as well and if As you know, the Michigan ture of this site. rent. Local 252 has a zero toler- without PAC and $128.50 with local union. It takes a strong you have any useful information no-fault insurance law changed The new website is live; we ance for alcohol or drug use. PAC. group of individuals to keep the for him regarding work please feel effective July 1. Notifications are continuing to work through ERTS: Please make sure that Local No. 58 Benevolent vision and the mission of Local free to pass it along. He can be were sent to each member from some minor issues; we hope you are signed up in the Elec- Fund: The next Benevolent Fund 58 moving forward and positively reached at 989-529-5943. the Michigan Electrical those will all be resolved shortly. tronic Reciprocity Transfer Sys- meeting will be Tuesday, August impact our membership, the com- BOOK SIGNING – Out of Employee’s Health Plan. This let- To login to the member’s only tem. You must be signed up in 4, 2020 5:00 pm. munity and the greater good for work lists can be signed for other ter encouraged members to pur- section, please use your last ERTS before working outside of The Jerry Gaudi Memorial all working men and women. The Locals through fax or email. This chase unlimited PIP to ensure name and card number. Local 252’s jurisdiction or your Golf Outing: Due to the current ARC Awards seek to recognize is to continue to cut down on as proper protection for themselves If you believe we do not have benefits will not be transferred environment, we have made the outstanding contributions by our many in-person transactions as and their family. The Health Plan your email address or correct back. decision to cancel the Benevo- members dedicated to embracing possible. Contact your home lo- will not offer Qualified Health cell phone number, please email Local 252 Website & App: lent Fund Poker Run and Gaudi the mission of the Women’s Com- cal and request a correspondence Coverage and therefore members Christine at cbohms@ibew The Local’s website www. Memorial Golf Outing due to mittee. to be sent to the Local you are must purchase PIP coverage. You 131.com ibew252.org is up and running. Covid-19. The health and well- All ARC Award recipients are interested in signing. should discuss PIP coverage and Dues pricing – The price of There is also a Local 252 App being of our brothers, sisters, and nominated by their peers and EXECUTIVE BOARD other auto coverage with your dues for 2019 is $39/month. The available to download. Search participants are of uttermost im- have positively impacted both the MEETING-The Local 557 Execu- auto carrier or agent. price for dues in 2020 will increase “IBEW 252” in the app store. You portance to us. We appreciate all union and the Brothers & Sisters tive Board met on July 21st. With Help keep the cost of Health to $40/month. If you’re unsure must create a new login and pass- the support every year and hope they work and serve with continued guidance from the In- Care down. Schedule your annual about your balance, please call the word to access the Members Only to get continued support next throughout many areas of our ternational Office, the E Board physical with your doctor today Hall for the exact amount or email section. Your login for the old year. A “Cooler of Cheer” Raffle Local. The Women’s Committee has the power to take any action if you have not done so recently. Christine. If your dues ticket reads website is no longer valid. will be scheduled with details to at IBEW Local 58 shares a com- that would normally be approved Registering on the Blue Cross/ paid through, April 2020 your dues Aflac Insurance: Aflac has follow at a later date. Thank you mitment with our members to at a Local membership meeting. Blue Shield website is highly rec- are not current; please call the Hall. teamed up with the IBEW to of- for your understanding. equality, diversity and personal All operations are still on track at ommended. Please take the time Life events happen, and fer its members Aflac benefits at Members of the Community growth and is proud to establish the Hall and they have done a to visit www.bcbsm.com. Upon we’d always like to make sure you a reduced rate. Contact Repre- Service Committee: The next the ARC Awards as a tradition of great job helping to guide the registering you can take the Free have updated beneficiary forms. sentative Lisa Enerson for infor- meeting will be Tuesday, August recognizing outstanding Local through these difficult Health Assessment test and find If you’re questioning whether mation about Accident, Cancer, 11, 2020 at 5:00 PM. Every mem- achievements for decades to times while we are unable to have instant results that can lead to liv- yours is up to date, stop on down Critical Care, Dental and Vision ber is invited to attend and to come. The ARC Awards has been Monthly meetings. ing a healthy lifestyle. to the Hall to get new forms. insurance from Aflac. Phone bring their ideas about our postponed until further notice. NEW WEBSITE – Local BLUE CROSS APP – Down- If you’re interested in receiv- number: (517) 306-0144. Local’s involvement in our com- When everything clears up 557’s website recently received a load the Blue Cross/Blue Shield ing updates from the Hall, please AT&T Discount: Union munities. and we can get back to normal refresh but is still under construc- of Michigan app for your email Christine at cbohms@ members can save up to 15% on Members of the Entertain- we will be scheduling a new date. tion. There are still some bugs to smartphone Search for ibew131.com to get your email the monthly service charges of ment Committee: The Entertain- We will be choosing the scholar- be worked out, so please be pa- “BCBSM” on the Google Play app address added. qualified wireless plans, or unlim- ment Committee has decided to ship winners as scheduled and tient as we work to make improve- or Apple store. Benefits to utiliz- Retirements: Congratula- ited calling for $15/mo. for AT&T cancel the Annual Family Picnic will notify the winners. Help ments to the Local. ing the app include: instant ac- tions to the following retiring Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit for 2020 based on health concerns Wanted - The Women’s Commit- 2020 ELECTION – The cess to EOB’s, a virtual ID card members: Adrian DiVisser, July UnionPlus.org/ATT with dis- caused by the COVID 19 pan- tee will be keeping the bid pro- overwhelming majority of Local on your phone, information on 2020. Michael Chaddock, May count code 4924966. demic. This decision was not cess open for caterers, photog- 557 is registered to vote. If you deductibles, explanations of cov- 2020. John Magnan Jr., May 2020. Retirees’ Breakfast: The made lightly but based on sev- raphers, band/deejay and other are not registered you should do erage and other helpful tips re- Robert S. Davis, June 2020. Roger retirees’ breakfast is cancelled eral conversations and meetings vendors for the ARC Awards un- so immediately. The 2020 Elec- lated to your Health Care cover- Clark, March 2020. Patrick Klocke, until further notice. with concerned individuals of our til we have a new date. If you tion will impact us in so many age. EOB’s can be downloaded May 2020. Keith Moore, April NOTICE TO RETIREES: If Local, our Vendors, and Camp know of vendors interested you aspects of our lives. As informed to smart phones or computers 2020. your 50-year commemorative Dearborn’s manager and super- can contact Angela Panicucci @ IBEW members we cannot afford and used to substantiate WEX Condolences: With a heavy watch stops working for any rea- visor. Camp Dearborn is asking 586-291-8014 or Diana Wright @ to sit out this election. I strongly receipt requests. heart, Local 131 would like to an- son please contact the Union us to follow the recommenda- 734-934-9029 for further informa- encourage all members to apply WEX APP – Search for the nounce the following members Hall. Do not attempt to have it tions of Governor Whitmer con- tion. We are also looking for a to vote via ABSENTEE BALLOT. “TIC HRA” app in Google or passing, Brother Dale Bothwell serviced yourself. cerning COVID 19 pandemic. We few good sisters to continue on Apple and download it today. passed away on April 23, 2020. DUES PAYMENTS – Please feel that it would be impossible with our newsletter and articles. Utilization of this app will give Brother Charles Krull passed look at your dues receipt. If your to ask of our Brotherhood, Sis- If you have any experience or af- Local 58 cont’d you access to account balances, away on May 3, 2020. Brother dues paid through date shows 6/ terhood and their Families to keep finity for writing please reach out. ing members have lapsed mem- receipt reviews and submittals, John Ingram passed May 2020. 2020, your dues are not current. social distance and wear If there are any retirees that need bership. If you wish to obtain barcode scanning for covered All Memorials and full obitu- “A” members pay $119.25 per facemasks at an event meant to help with getting groceries or membership, please contact the items, other helpful services. aries can be viewed on the quarter for 2020. “BA” members be fun for them to attend and visit other essentials during this pan- Union Hall to speak to a Business This is a great tool to accompany website under the Memorials Tab. pay $61.80 per quarter for 2020. with Brothers and Sisters they demic, please reach out, we are Agent: Acevedo Jr, Edwin; your Health Care benefits. FROM THE APPRENTICE- Please mail your check to 7920 have not seen during the rest of here for you. You can email Barnes, Jermaine A.; Beresford, JOB CALLS – Please stay SHIP: Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI the year. us.Email us at: 58Womens com- Joseph P.; Campbell, Allan J.; vigilant checking the Job Line if Drug Test Renewals: Please 48103. Your third quarter dues When one thinks of social mittee @ ibewlocal58.org, Follow Codron, John C.; Deal, Christo- you are seeking work. All work keep track of your drug test expi- (July through Sept.) are due now. distancing to prevent passing the us on Instagram @ibewomen58; pher C.; Dobbs, Kurt B.; Fileccia calls for the day will be available ration date through www.safe2 Payments for third quarter virus on, keeping the Bounce Check us out on Facebook. Jr, Frank; Fornalewicz, Michael; on the Job Line after 4:30 p.m. work4you.com. It is your respon- dues will be accepted no later than Houses clean in between each IBEW Local 58 Retirees Gean, Kevin; Hadden, Dale E.; IF YOU ARE SEEKING WORK sibility to stay current on your 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, Septem- use would be difficult. Because Association: Board meetings and Hall, Joshua D.; Hardy, Andre F.; don’t forget to CALL (989) 781- drug test. Please contact Nicole ber 30, 2020. of the size of the Kids Train so- Luncheons have been cancelled, Johnson, Margaret A.; Kennedy, 0516 option 3. (269) 388-4434 to get your autho- cial distancing on the train is im- until further notice. When lun- Kevin D.; Kirby, Philip D.; STAY CURRENT ON DUES rization form printed for you to “The need for change bull- possible. Face Painting for the cheons resume, due to increas- Moylan, Kenneth R; Offutt, Ryan –Please check to see if you are pick up. If you don’t want to dozed a road down the center of kids would also be unable to hap- ing prices, the cost will be $20.00 M.; Panicucci, Matthew A.; Rider, current. The Hall has the ability come to the Hall to pick it up, my mind.” pen because of the close proxim- per person. Please keep your Lawrence W.; Rowe, Skitch; to accept credit cards. The credit please email Nicole and request –Maya Angelou (1928 - ity required to face paint. contact information and email Schroeder, Adam C.; Slater, card service can accept payments your form to be emailed to you. 2014) Another major concern is address updated with the Union Tranette M.; Strugala, Paul R.; for dues, merchandise, appren- [email protected]. bringing Brothers, Sisters and hall and the Retiree’s Association. Teschendorf, Jacob N.; tice book payments and other Organizing: As much tech- “People seldom become fa- their families together from all ar- Send your email address to Tomlinson, Luke A.; Tumminello, purchases. There is a conve- nology, as we use to track non- mous for what they say until af- eas of our jurisdiction for the Pic- [email protected]. IF Vincent J.; Tyler, Eric M.; Ware, nience fee to use this service. union electricians in our jurisdic- ter they are famous for what nic and then having them go you haven’t paid your 2020 dues Richard S.; Wilson, Patrick A.; Credit card payments to pay dues tion, often, our best resources are they've done.” home unknowing if they had been yet, please send them to Ray Woznick, Dean T.; Zapinski, Scott can also be accepted over the you the members. If you see a –Cullen Hightower exposed to someone who had the Owen, 428 Welch Road, M.; Zemke, John P. phone to ensure you stay current non-signatory in the area work- IBEW Pension: Congratula- “Be kind, for everyone you virus or not. Hopefully, the An- Northville MI 48167. Those in ar- on your dues. tions to the following members ing at a location, please let the meet is fighting a hard battle.” nual 58 Family Picnic will be held rears will be receiving reminder CONTACT NUMBERS- who have been placed on Inter- Hall know. –Plato (427 BC - 347 BC) next year on August 7, 2021. postcards. Michigan Electrical Employee The Local LMCC is working EWMC of Southeastern MI The 2020 Retirees Fall Bus national Pension: Larry Parkkila Pension fund and Michigan (July 2020); Brian Novak (June towards holding a Virtual Job Fair, “Why do strong arms fatigue – Thank you to all of those who trip to Charleston, SC has been Health Plan (517) 321- 2020); Thomas Neirynck (July on the HOPIN application. There themselves with frivolous dumb- are attending our Zoom meetings postponed until next year. All de- 7502 or (855) 633-4584. Fax (517) 2020); Michael R Whitt (April may be potential volunteer op- bells? To dig a vineyard is wor- as we continue to navigate posits have been refunded. We 321-7508, website mielectrical- 2020). portunities running up to the job thier exercise for men.” through these unprecedented look forward to traveling again in health.org. Members that have Passed fair for members to participate in. –Marcus Valerius Martialis times. The next meeting of the September 2021. We will be gath- Evan Allardyce, Away: John Curry, pension mem- If you are interested in volunteer- (40 AD - 103 AD) chapter will be on Monday, Au- ering together again when things Business Manager ing, please contact Scott Bryer or gust 17, 2020 at 5:30pm. Please have settled down into the new ber, 61 year IBEW membership, Fritz Tull. “It is said that power cor- make sure your cell phone num- normal. Consider dropping a note Father to pension member Edwin “The Bible tells us to love Brian O’Donnell rupts, but actually it’s more true ber and your email address are or making a call to a fellow retiree’s Curry; Carol Sue Richard, Wife to our neighbors, and also to love Business Manager/ that power attracts the corrupt- up to date. The meeting informa- association member, we all could pension member Donald Richard, our enemies; probably because Financial Secretary ible. The sane are usually at- tion will be sent out as soon as use a bit of socializing during this Mother to former Business Man- they are generally the same tracted by other things than available. As we enter this elec- time of Social Distancing. ager of Local 58 Michael Richard people.” “He that is of the opinion power.” tion season we will be participat- Be sure to keep the Union and Administrative Assistant at –G. K. Chesterton (1874 - money will do everything may –David Brin (1950 - ) ing where needed to try to get Hall updated with any changes the Electrical Industry Training 1936) well be suspected of doing ev- candidates who have our best to your phone number, address, Center Kelly Proctor; Michael J erything for money.” “There is nothing stronger interests as their agenda elected and email. VanHoey, pension member. We “It is what you learn after – Benjamin Franklin (1706 - in the world than gentleness.” to office. Also, please submit As of 06/30/2020, the follow- extend our sincere sympathy to you know it all that counts.” 1790) –Han Suyin your census data and encourage (Continued next column) the families on their loss. John Wooden (1910 - 2010 ) July 24, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 IBEW Local 498 “Powering Northern Michigan Since 1949”

IBEW Local 498 hall at [email protected] . Please IBEW TRAVERSE CITY – Meet- put your name in the subject. Local 692 ings. Dues Increase 2020 – The Regular E Board – will be held union dues will increase $1.00 a IBEW Local 692 on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at month. Effective Jan 2020 the new BAY CITY – Union Meeting. 5:30 pm in person meeting. rate will be $140.10 per quarter. IBEW The next regular membership IBEW MEETING –The next regu- Resale Items – We have LOCAL 948 Local 665 meeting will be Monday, August Local 445 lar meeting is scheduled to be Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale 3, 2020 at 7pm. held on Wednesday, August 12th, and T-shirts. Stop in to get yours IBEW 665 The annual shareholders 2020 at 7:00 p.m. today! Proud Union Home signs IBEW Local 948 LANSING – LOSS of MEM- meeting for the Electrical Trades IBEW Local 445 JATC First Aid/CPR – The are in and available at the hall. Free FLINT – Our August Union BER – It saddens me to inform Building will be held at 6:30pm BATTLE CREEK – The Gen- Traverse City JATC will be pro- to members in good standing. Meeting will be held on Monday, the membership that Brother on Monday, August 3. eral Membership Meeting is the viding First Aid/CPR/AED Train- Meeting Cookouts- cook out August 10th, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at Robert Bierwagen passed away Executive Board Meeting. second Monday of each month ing on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 and drawings will be suspended the Union Hall. on Friday July 03, 2020 at the age The next E-board meeting will be and starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Hall. P.M. This class sizes is limited until further notice. Our July Executive Board of 88. Robert was initiated into Monday, August 17, 2020 at 6pm. Please make sure to wear your based on current Covid 19 rules. Volunteer – We will need Meeting will be held on Monday, the IBEW in 1951 and later retired Message from the Business masks. Call the hall to sign up. We will people to volunteer for events July 27th, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the in 1996. Manager. It seems as though The Executive Board meets add more classes as needed. Our coming up. Contact the hall and Union Hall. Funeral arrangements have Covid-19 will never go away and the fourth Monday of each month cards are good for 2 years, so let George know. The August Retiree Club been made through the Tiffany the dark clouds continue to loom starting at 4:30 p.m. please check your card or call the Scholarship – Past charter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Funeral Home which is located at over us all. Covid-19 has defi- PLEASE HELP!! – Please hall to see if you are due. member Brother Bob Dost has a August 4th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at 3232 W. Saginaw - Lansing, MI. nitely taken a toll on the work pic- make sure you have updated the Covid 19 office hours- For scholarship ‘Robert Paul Dost the Union Hall. To read the obituary or to ture in Local 692. We need to be Hall with your current address your information the hall is open Scholarship Endowment’ for High Please make sure you are write of few words of remem- vigilant when fighting this glo- and phone number. Also, if you to limited walk in traffic. To fol- School seniors in the 5-county registered to vote this year. brance on the tribute wall, click bal pandemic. It is our hope that have had any life changes such low state guidelines there is a 6- area around Traverse City. To https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ the following website link: the wearing of masks will either as a marriage/divorce/new child, foot distance rule in effect, so if access it go to www.gtrcf.org/ RegisterVoter https://tiffanyfuneralhome.com/ stop or at least slow the spread please contact the Hall to ensure there is more than 1 person at a scholarships/ . Local 498 Union Don’t forget to check our tribute/details/193132/Robert- of this wretched virus. your benefits are correct. time in the hallway outside of members’ children get preference website for new content. Be sure Bob-Bierwagen-Sr/ Following the governor’s or- Local Website - Please check Caroline’s window the second to the endowment. to log in to see all the new con- obituary.html#tribute-start. ders, monthly membership meet- the Local 445 website for the lat- person should wait outside or in Email Addresses - Any mem- tent – www.local948.org. We are now at Death Benefit ings will continue to be held out- est information, including job the meeting room until their turn ber that would like to have Local You can pay over the phone #310. side. Masks will be required at all postings. The Local 445 web ad- at the window. Masks are avail- 498 forward communication to with debit or credit card. You can CPR/FIRST AID – Will be times by anyone coming or go- dress is IBEW445.com. able at the hall for personal use them from the International, Lo- also stop by the Hall during busi- held on Thursday, August 20th ing into the union hall. There will Local 445 Picnic – After a as well as hand sanitizer and cal 498, AFL-CIO or the Building ness hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) and Thursday, August 27th at also be strict guidelines to adhere great amount of thought, it has cleaning supplies to be able to Trades, to help stay informed to and pay by cash, check, debit or the Union Hall. To register, con- to with social distancing. Please been decided to cancel the Local sanitize the restroom after you current events, politics, con- credit card. Don’t wait till you tact Sara at the LEJATC: 517- do your part brothers and sisters 445 Picnic. It was not an easy use it if needed. tracts, work, etc. Please call or owe a reinstatement fee (4 483-9686. to protect each other. If we all do thing to do, but we feel that it is So far Local 498 has not seen email your current email address months behind). OSHA 30 CLASS SCHED- our own little part maybe life will the most responsible action to any confirmed cases with mem- to Local 498 at [email protected] 2020 – Monthly Dues – Jour- ULE – Classes will start in Sep- return to somewhat normal. En- take. There will be zoo tickets bers that I know of and it would Important numbers for you neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- tember beginning with: Tuesday joying high school sports, col- available for pick up at the Hall. be nice to keep it that way. For to write in your address book: prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 September 1, Thursday Septem- lege football Saturday’s or even Additional information will be in extended stays or business needs MEEHP (Health) 1-855-633-4584 a month ber 3, Thursday September 10, attending an outdoor concert in the next issue of the Tradesman at the hall you will be asked to fill or 1-517-321-7502 Fax# 1-517-321- 2019 – Monthly Dues – Jour- Tuesday September 15, Thursday the fall will be our reward for do- on the actual dates the tickets will out a health questionnaire and 7508 neyman $42.70 a month – Ap- September 17, Tuesday Septem- ing the right thing and looking be available. take a temperature reading just MEEPP (MI Pension) 1-517- prentices, CE, Sound Tech $39.70 ber 22, Thursday September 24, out for each other. like apprentices do for class or 321-7502 a month Tuesday September 29, Thursday With regards to the referral applicants do for interviews, TIC International Corpora- If you are unfamiliar with our October1 and Tuesday October procedure, “dings” or “hits” for again to try and follow State of tion, 6525 Centurion Drive, Lan- referral procedure please refer to 6. Seating availability will be lim- all calls began again on June 15. Local 692 cont’d MI safety guidelines. sing, MI 48917 our website @ http:// ited. To register, contact Sara at We have been receiving a few Retirees Lunch. All retirees’ Picnic – this summer the pic- NEBF 1-301-556-4300 local948.org/job_referrals/ the LEJATC: 517-483-9686. calls for manpower recently that lunches have been postponed. nic will be cancelled due to the NEAP 1-301-556-4300 Don’t forget after 3 turn- GENERAL MEMBERSHIP have kept the out of work list Golf Outings. The Michigan Covid 19 pandemic. It was a diffi- IO Pension 1-202-833-7000 downs on the out of work list you MEETING – The next General moving. With that being said Wireman’s Golf Outing and the cult decision to make but for the DUES RATES must come down to the Union Hall Membership (Union Meeting) will th make sure to continue to call the IBEW 6 District Golf Outing have safety of the members and their Jan 1, 2020 - $1.00/month increase to resign. be held on Monday July 20, 2020 job line in the evening. been CANCELLED for this year. families the entertainment com- New Rate $140.10/Quarter Gregory Remington at 6:30 p.m. Work Report. Although Fringe Benefits. RE- mittee decided to postpone it Info Updates – Any member Business Manager MEMBERS WHO HAVE summer is here, work is slow due MINDER: if you have recently until next year. Please stay tuned with a new address, phone num- E-mail and Re-signs: If the BEEN REPORTED AS HAVING to the Covid-19 outbreak. Work gotten married, divorced, had for further information about the ber, email address, etc. should Hall does not have your e-mail PASSED AWAY - Bruce Bryan - continues at both the Pincanna children, etc. make sure your ben- annual Christmas party in No- contact Local 498 with these address it would be a good idea 01/16/2020 – DB 306; Frederick project and the Bay City Meijer’s eficiaries have been updated ac- vember and the Santa Party for changes. to send us an e-mail to Pardee - 01/31/202 – DB 307; Ri- remodel with both projects wrap- cordingly. Beneficiary forms can the kids, hopefully we will be Remember to check the hall [email protected] so we can chard Hersey – 04/15/2020 – DB ping up in the next month. The be obtained from the hall. back to normal enough to have recorder at night after 4:00pm for add you to the e-mail list. This is a 308; Charles Coil – December 11, new Consumers Energy Service REMINDER: If you contact these 2 events. any jobs that might be available. great way to keep up with the lat- 2019 – DB 309. center in East Tawas has ramped the Health Plan Office about go- PAYPAL – PAY PAL is now 231-943-4980 ext. 3# est information on job calls and CONTINUE TO STAY SAFE back up again along with the ing on short term disability, it is up and running! Please look into other information sent from the Hall. AND STAY HEALTHY! Wind Farm project (grounding important for you to notify the setting up a personal PayPal ac- and bonding) located near the Hall as well. A copy of your pa- count. The Pay Pal option to use Rosebush area. Still waiting on perwork will need to be submit- for paying your dues is “pay more calls for the wind farm. ted to the Hall for your file. This someone you trust”, if a different IBEW Local 275 Clements Electric has picked will also freeze your position on option is used it will deduct the up work at the H Hotel due to the the out of work list. credit card fees out of what is sent recent flooding. Work has also Organizing. Brothers and to the local for your dues. This IBEW 275 number of new cases are once standing. begun on Augres and Midland Sisters, as we slowly open the leaves your dues short as we are COOPERSVILLE – Dear again on the rise and we are not Regular meetings for the Schools. Ted’s Electric has work state back up amid a global pan- a not for profit business and Brothers and Sisters: Please note comfortable with putting our EWMC and RENEW committees at the Bullock Creek Schools. demic, getting out onto job sites have no way to absorb those that due to the Governor’s most members and their families at risk. are every month on the 4th Tues- Nelson has Sanford Meridian to make contact with unrepre- costs. If you need help with this recent executive order, we will be EWMC is having a can drive. day @ 6:00pm at the Union Hall schools along with Akron sented workers continues to be a you can email George Shumar at requiring face coverings at the You can drop off your empty in Coopersville and/or via zoom. Fairgrove schools. struggle. However, we have made [email protected] Also Union Hall. cans or donations here at the Both of these are great ways to We were also finally able to some great additions lately to keep in mind that George is now As some of us are slowly re- Union Hall. All proceeds will go get involved with the local as well wrestle away some work from Local 692 through our organizing on a furlough/lay off to address turning to work, please make sure to relieve student lunch debt at as the community. Thunder Bay Electric in Comins campaign. Sometimes it just takes Covid 19 requirements and is NOT the contractor is supplying you local schools. Dues increase for the year at the Cedar Valley amusement one guy to jump from the merit drawing a paycheck, so please be with all the PPE that is required. For now on, all resign re- 2020 will be $1.00 per month to park. Alpine Electric out of shop for his co-workers to see mindful of using his time. This may now include facemasks, quest will be sent to gyonkers $42.90 per month. Please make Traverse City is now doing the that they have been lied to for Election of Officers – We face shields and hand sanitizer @ibew275.org. The procedures adjustments when making pay- work there. Master Electric has years from contractors. Our mem- held the July 8th meeting and along with other safety precau- are still the same. ments through mail and auto- been awarded the new Midland bers are the biggest tool we have swore in all of the new officers tions spelled out by the State. As At the time of this writing, matic bank payments. Costco. This was a project that when it comes to organizing. Talk for the local. I would like to thank each job site is unique, each situ- the following Members are three we worked very hard on. Buist to that neighbor or family friend all of the outgoing officers for ation and requirement may be as or more months behind in dues; “It is a common delusion Electric out of Grand Rapids was that has been working non-union. donating their time in helping well. So please take extra precau- Vern Brink, Ruben Cortez, that you make things better by originally the low bidder. Tell him or her about the benefits make this local operate. tion so that you may stay safe on Shelly Cummings, , Michael talking about them.” Countyline Power has of the IBEW and what we have JB Webb East and West- the job and keep your families Demond, Joshua Erb, Chris –Dame Rose Macaulay (1881 picked up a sizeable project in to offer. You, the membership, is Nearly all employees are back to safe at home. Hanson, Tony Kilgo, Avanti - 1958) Midland Hospital, another job at the greatest tool this local has to work, the West side has picked Local 275’s annual summer Lopez, John Miller, Steven BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING the Michigan State Extension build those relationships. back up as the East side has builds picnic has been cancelled for Mutschler, Eddie Quillen, Eric site, work at the old 4D building Please do not hesitate to the projects to finish. Negotia- August 1st, 2020. When we ini- Quinn, Jeremy Rinehart, MIDDLETON reach out to me when you see a tions will be coming up in March Real Estate Training Inc. under the Poseyville bridge, Red tially decided to move forward Joshua Spofford and Jeffrey 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 Coats ball fields, and Currie sta- non-signatory contractor doing for the West side agreement, if with it, the pandemic seemed to Stark. If you are on this list, Troy, MI 48098 dium due to the severe flooding work in your neighborhood. Our you have any ideas for negotia- be under control and declining. please make any and all attempts www.middletontraining.com in the Midland Area We antici- jurisdiction is huge and impos- tions, now is the time to start Recent reports show that the to get your membership in good 248-885-8311 pate a couple projects at GM sible for me to try and tackle this thinking about them. We will Powertrain beginning in the near task alone. Don’t hesitate to pass have several meetings between future pending Covid-19 and the my phone number along. Thank now and then to discuss any op- impact Covid -19 may have on you. Brian Klele, (989) 252 9225 tions the membership would want them. Work around the state con- –Ryan Charney to have considered. tinues to be very hot in Ann Ar- Business Manager / Election year for state and bor, Lansing and Detroit. Financial Secretary federal elections- This is an im- Please stay safe and look out Important links & numbers portant year for local, state and for your fellow brothers and sis- IBEW Local 692 national elections as well as our ters. 989-684-4510 local union elections, it is impor- Union Dues. Dues can be www.ibew692.org tant for your voice to be heard in paid in person, via phone, by mail Health Plan all of these elections to support or automatic withdrawal from 517-321-7502 organized labor. The State of MI your bank account. We also ac- www.mielectricalhealth.org now has absentee voting for ev- cept payments via credit/debit Michigan Pension Fund eryone that is a registered voter. card. Please note to use the 517-321-7502 Please visit the State of MI credit card machine to process www.michiganelectrical.org website or visit your local Secre- payments, there will be a 2% First time logging in, use your tary of State office to get regis- charge applied. Social Security Number in the “ID tered to vote in the upcoming pri- Monthly dues can also be Box” mary elections and general elec- paid on-line from the 692 website. NEBF/ NEAP: 301-556-4300 tions in November. Visit ibew692.net and log into the IO Pension: 202-833-7000 Website – The new website member section. is up and running. Please take a “Never be afraid to try 2020 Dues (Effective January look and let us know what you something new. Remember, ama- 1, 2020) think. Pay Pal is up and running teurs built the ark, profession- Monthly $41.20 on the website. There should be als built the Titanic.” Quarterly $123.60 no reason for late dues now. –Unknown 6 months $247.20 Thanks to George for getting this Yearly $494.40 “The greatest pleasure in done for the membership!!!! To avoid a reinstatement fee, life is doing what people say you Email – Please get an email please remember to keep your cannot do.” address to the hall so we can get dues current. –Walter Bagehot (1826 - info out easier and faster, thanks. (Continued next column) 1877) You can email your address to the 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020 Local 7 Local 80 Local 292 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers

Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 LANSING – NOTICE. This Newspaper Article shall serve as Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Official Notice of ALL meetings for Local 7! SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- TROY – MEETING NOTICE: The next general membership meet- *Zone 1- September 10th -6:00 p.m. ings and elections. ing will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. *Zone 2 -July 28th -6:00 p.m. **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at *Zone 3- (Saginaw) - September 8th -6:00 p.m. Hall and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. The Knights of Columbus in Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at *Zone 3- (TCity) September 17th- 6:00 p.m. MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. *Zone 4- September 8th - 6:00 p.m. ing is scheduled for July 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held at the The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for *Zone 5 -August 6, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. Meeting- There union hall. 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 48076. July 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. will be a Zone 5 Meeting, August 6th at 6:00 pm. At EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next ex- **Per the CDC guidelines, masks must we worn this time, we are not sure if this will be a Zoom meet- ecutive board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, and social distancing must be followed during all ing or in person. Will update at a later time. August 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Executive Board meet- meetings. Please register on our website at sheetmetal7.org ings are held at the Local 80 Hall, 17100 W. 12 ELECTION NOTICE: The election of Local 292 for the most up to date information on meeting Mile, 2nd Floor, Southfield, MI officers will be conducted at the date, time, and schedules for 2020. Once you are registered it must UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS Monday place indicated below: be approved in order to be able to log on. Please through Friday 7:30 – 4:00, unless otherwise indi- Date: Friday, August 21, 2020 contact your representative if you are having is- cated in holiday hours. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. sues registering. RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: All remain- PAUL NEWS from the Business Manager, Samual J. ing meetings and activities have been cancelled Place: Knights of Columbus, 870 N. Main St. SAM GUALDONI Clawson, MI 48017 Fuller: TIM for 2020. We will inform you at a later date what FULLER Any member in good standing will be eligible to Our Sincerest condolences, to former Business MULLIGAN we will be doing for 2021. Any questions regard- vote. Members will be asked to present a current Local 292 dues receipt Manager and Business Representative, Mark R. ing joining the Retirees Association please con- and driver’s license, or some other form of identification at the polls. Chivington and his family, on the passing of his son Benjamin Ross tact Steve Murzen at 248-652-0593. Any nominee who would like to speak and answer questions will Chivington. SUB CHANGES: Effective immediately you will need to start be given the chance at the August 12, 2020 membership meeting. **Attention Certified Welders from Zones 2, 3, 4 and 5** sending your unemployment proof to [email protected] or Business Manager / Financial Secretary – Treasurer (Vote for Starting April 1st, 2020 all welding certification renewals will change fax it to 248-557-0297. Your unemployment proof needs to be in by not more than 1) Paul Gualdoni to a twice a year schedule. The new renewal deadlines for all Certified 2pm on Tuesdays to be paid on that Friday. Local 80 will be handling Business Agent / President (Vote for not more than 1) Tony Welders will be April 1st and October 1st. In order to keep your certifi- all of your proof now. If you have any questions please call us at 248- LaForest, Iro Galea, Paul Brown cation from expiring you will be required to submit a Welder Mainte- 557-7575. Vice President (Vote for not more than 1) Antonio (Tony) Silvestri nance Form to the Training Center dated no more than 5 days prior THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES Recording Secretary (Vote for not more than 1) Chuck Garry to April 1st or October 1st. You will no longer be required to submit a A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Duane Nadeau, Richard E. Domanski, Neil Warden & Conductor (Vote for not more than 1) Kim Hartman $10 Filing Fee with your renewal paperwork. If needed, you can Yagley, Steve Norman, and Joshua Berger. Executive Board (Vote for not more than 5) Dave Pistotti, Tom request a maintenance form from the Training Center. *IF YOU FAIL CANCELLED EVENTS: Unfortunately the golf outing, picnic Paquette, Jason Csurgo, Lloyd McMillon, Frank Lewandowski, Ja- TO SUBMIT YOUR FORM BY THE DEADLINE YOUR CERTIFI- and Labor Day parade are cancelled for 2020. We hope to resume son Houth (Hooch) CATION WILL EXPIRE. Feel free to contact Training Coordinator back to normal for 2021. Union Trustee (Vote for not more than 3) Denny Lau, Brandon Darek Scarlavai @ (231)288-6325 if you have any questions. SMART INTERNATIONAL has announced that they will be en- Whipple, Dean Fournier SMART Union Labels: Make the union label work for you! The dorsing Presidential candidate Joe Biden for the 2020 election. The term of office will run from the Regular Membership Meet- new and modernized SMART Labels are an essential part to wage DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR ing, Sept. 9, 2020 through the first Regular Membership Meeting in equalization, which means more money and work for you. Make sure TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end of June 2023. that you are scanning labels in order to equalize pay and eliminate the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on To be eligible for election on Aug. 21, 2020, dues for the month the incentive to subcontract outside of your area. For more informa- the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be of August must be paid in advance, that is, on or before July 31, tion visit the official website at www.labelitscanitreport.com and down- no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- 2020. Please take time to participate in this important process. load the official app by texting “SMART” to 90975. bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the 2020 ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING: Due to the COVID- ZONE 1 Info: Any Zone 1 apprentice that is laid off should no- month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the 19 pandemic and restrictions placed by the golf course, the Local 292 tify Kevin at the school. Any Zone 1 Journeyman that is out of work hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and Charity committee has decided to cancel the outing for this year. We should contact your agent. There is travel work available, so if you do not accept American Express. look forward to 2021 when we can resume this wonderful event. are interested please contact James or Eric. If you are experiencing BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or RETIREES NOTICE: The retiree’s luncheon will be held Thurs- any trouble with your insurance, please contact your agent or update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- days at: Tavern on the Main, 235 S Main, Clawson MI 48017. (248) BeneSys at (866) 288-7037. If you are experiencing issues with unem- tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely 588-1696. It is located 3 blocks south of 14 Mile on the east side of the ployment, contact your agent. The retiree meetings are currently on death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse street. Looking forward to seeing all retirees, new and old!! Next hold as the meeting places are shut down until further notice. Ap- to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with meeting: Aug. 6, 2020 at 12:30 pm prentices should be in contact with Instructors to make sure you each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could 2020 meeting dates are as follows: Aug. 6th, Oct. 1st and Dec. 3rd. don’t fall behind. If you are interested in Fire Life Safety Training have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, Please contact Fred Engelman at [email protected] if you and Certification, CAD or Welding, please contact the Zone 1 Train- annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit would like to be added to the retiree email list. ing Coordinator Kevin Dowdy at (269) 781-7183 or by email needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual at [email protected]. your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to “Now that the construction industry has resumed, if you have ACCIDENTAL DEATH and DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located any questions and/or concerns about returning to work, job-site FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Members who at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also have hard safety or sanitary conditions please contact James Callahan or Eric have their dues paid in advance (prior to the month of the accident) copies when they become available. Farrington.” are eligible for accidental death and dismemberment benefits up to SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST In Solidarity, James Callahan and Eric Farrington. $7,500.00. This benefit comes as a dues paying member of SMART account, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone 2 is picking up slowly but looking International. “links” tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members please note that if better for August. If you are off, you need to call and update your WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work you cannot access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you status, if you called in the past please call again to make sure I have assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- need to contact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. With the amount a current number for you so I can reach you. urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each of upcoming in-town work, all current Journeymen and Apprentices Thank you, Dave Rutz members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must should ensure they have 18 safety mods completed and drug test ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) Zone 3 is slowly returning everyone to sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The should be current. work, following all CDC guidelines as close as possible. Looks like completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on The NMA addendum for most of the upcoming projects states: the rest of the year is going to be busy, there is a big job that will start the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called 1) Prior to, but within 30 days of referral for employment to the project this fall in Alpena, and we will be needing man power to go up there or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. site, all craft persons will: A) Attend a Project Specific Orientation to work. Hopefully everyone is recovering well from the pandemic. WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- facilitated by the Contractor at mutually agreed upon times and loca- Thank you, Wayne Stover ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written tions; B) Before being admitted to the job site, all contractors and Zone 3 Info: (TCity) Our next meeting will be Thursday, Septem- up on charges. subcontractor employees having active involvement in job site con- ber 17th. As of now, we plan on this being a “normal” in person LAY-OFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- struction activity, must be current and maintain a current MUST or meeting. We are also planning to start the Retiree Breakfast back up ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- equivalent status regarding the Substance Abuse Program. Prior to Friday September 4th. (More info to come) If your employment sta- Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from the start of work on the project the employee must provide confirma- tus changes please let me know. Also please remember to keep your the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to tion of negative results to a MUST Substance Abuse Test or equiva- contact info current with the Lansing office. report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get lent test within the last 30 days. Thank You, Travis Eastman confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to seven MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with ZONE 4 Info Work in the area is good with everyone working, days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist active anyone that is not please call me ASAP. I know it feels great to be LAY-OFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must members and their eligible family members who may be struggling back to work but please be safe and take the necessary precautions to accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you with emotional, domestic or substance abuse issues, as well as legal keep yourself safe and your family. cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make and financial referrals. If you and/or a family member feel this may Your Brother, Larry Kinzie sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1-800-448-8326 or www. ZONE 5 Info If you are having issues with your unemployment cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely confidential assistance. Ulliance or SASMI please give me a call. There are jobs still waiting to start ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are of no cost to across the U.P. and if you are interested there is work in other areas if S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You active members and their dependents. you want to travel. If you have not already signed up on the Local 7 must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven days from your SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- website please do so at sheetmetal7.org there is lots of good informa- layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit tion also you can pay your dues there. If your MSHA 5000-23 safety accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny training has or is about to expire please contact me. ments must be submitted within 21 days of when you were paid in Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense Respectfully, Greg Faust order to receive SUB benefits. Do not submit your sub applications under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund RETIREE MEETINGS: Canceled until further notice directly to the fund office. Your application must be signed by the cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure CONDOLENCES: to the family and friends of David Sekrenes hall or you will not collect benefits. all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely who recently passed away 6/28/20 OUT-OF-WORK LIST: You must be on the out-of-work list to manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, Dues Department: *Online dues payment is now available.* collect S.U.B. benefits or SASMI. Members must re-register bi-annu- your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- Dues of all members of local unions shall be paid monthly or quar- ally: March 1 through March 20 and September 1 through September tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys terly, but always in advance. To better serve our membership, we 20. If you fail to re-register you will be removed from the list. at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. accept Credit Card Payments in lieu of your monthly dues. If you SHORT WORK WEEK SUB PAY: If you work 16 hours or less DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of the would like to take advantage of the Credit Card Service, a finance in a week or have a short work week due to weather you may collect month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on Saturday charge will be applied – Please call the Lansing office during regular sub for that week but only if it is at the beginning or the end of a or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those days, it will not business hours at 517-882-4064 to make your payment. layoff. You may NOT collect if you are not laid off. You must com- be processed until Monday. If you are on suspension warning, your Address/Telephone Changes: Article 8, Section 1 of Local 7 plete a sub application at the hall, provide a pay stub for that week dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, dues must be paid online Work Rules: Address Changes: All members are required to keep the and the hall will submit it to the fund office. If you are not laid off and or at the union hall by 4 p.m. on the last business day of the month. Financial Secretary informed of their correct address. A notice mailed it is due to weather the company MUST provide written documenta- Payments received after 4 p.m. on the last business day of the month to the last address shall be sufficient and legal. If you have moved or tion that it was weather related. will not be processed and you WILL go suspended. All members are changed your telephone number, please contact the union hall to MEMBERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: If you are experiencing responsible for making sure any required fees, i.e. late fees or service update your records. problems in your family, marriage or relationships, stress or emo- fees, are included if paying online (sheetmetal292.com). BENEFITS: For Benefit questions please contact the area of- tional difficulties, grief or loss issues or problems with alcohol and UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 fice. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866-822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887-4338, drug use please contact our assistance program. Ulliance is there to p.m. Monday through Friday. Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451-5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842-2690 and help you with your needs. They can also help you with legal issues, OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you must complete an Zone 5 – H & B Fund 800-654-2329. financial concerns, elder care referrals and child care resources. Con- Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at DEATH CERTIFICATES: Please submit to the Union Hall a tact them at 1-800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisor EAP.com. Make sure the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only copy of a Death Certificate for deceased members. Additional ben- you mention Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 when calling and not way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. efits from the International may be available. the contractor you are working for. TEXT BLAST NOTIFICATION: We have recently updated the CONTACT US: 4931 Contec Drive/Lansing, MI 48910– 517-882- NOTARY: We have a notary public available at the hall at no text blast contact list. All members have been added. If you haven’t 4064 charge. Please call to confirm availability. been receiving texts and would like to be added or wish to opt out of Local 7 Officers: text blast, please contact the Union hall and we will make the change. Samual Fuller (Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer) “A weapon is a device for making your enemy change his mind.” FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – 517-882-4064 –Lois McMaster Bujold www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/Jackson) 517-242-3223 cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. James Callahan (Agent-Battle Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342-8842 NOTARY PUBLIC: For your convenience, we now have a No- David Rutz (Agent-Grand Rapids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 tary Public on site at the union hall. Notary services are free of Wayne Stover (Saginaw) 989-692-0002 charge to our members. Travis Eastman (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810-785-6831 gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Peninsula): 906-372-9288 welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding process. Members who qualify will receive a shirt (one shirt for every “The greatest good you can do for another is not just share four certs) with the 4 Plus logo, along with hard hat stickers and your riches, but to reveal to him his own.” bragging rights. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact –Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881) your Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin 248.495.6764. “We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.” mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member interested –Stephen Vincent Benet (1898 - 1943) (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 (Continued on Page 9) July 24, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9 Local 514 a.m.; shotgun start, 8 a.m.; lunch Cement Masons Bricklayers and Allied at the turn; cocktails at 12:30 p.m. and dinner/awards at 1 p.m. Clos- & Plasterers Craftworkers est to the pin, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing, skins, longest drive. The Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 514 cost is $60 per-person (dinner in- DETROIT – The next membership meeting will be August 18, BAC Local 2 dues discount. PENSION AND HEALTH cluded) or $240 per foursome. 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Local. Please feel free to call the office (248) WARREN/LANSING – We We are making available to INSURANCE INFORMA- Please return the completed 548-0800 or any agent with your questions or concerns. Stay safe!! take the COVID-19 outbreak seri- ALL Local 2 members the oppor- TION: Bricklayers Metro De- registration form below with your We are asking all members to contact the Local with their email ously and recognize the impor- tunity to pay for 6 months of troit Local Pension Fund (248) check payable to BAC Local 2, addresses, it will be a more efficient way of contacting everyone. tance of minimizing the spread of union dues and receive credit for 641-4954 and mail to: BAC Local 2, C/O Lance Ryan is now the new Plasterer Business Agent, if you the virus. So, while we continue 12 months. An entire year for half MEMBERSHIP GOLF OUT- Golf Outing, 21031 Ryan Rd., have any questions for him please call (586) 615-1564. to provide ser- the price!! ING: The 7th Annual BAC Local Warren, MI 48091. The paid res- 2020 is a very important election year! We are encouraging ev- vices to our UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S 2 Membership Golf Outing: will ervation deadline is Sept. 4. ery member who has not registered to vote to do so. You can register members, any TRAINING CENTERS. Both Lo- be held Saturday, Sept. 12. All are For more information con- at any Secretary of State office. visits to our of- cal 2 Training Centers have re- welcome and invited to partici- tact: Paul Dunford, 248-521-0856, It is important for all members to keep the Local updated on fices should be opened to our members but vis- pate. This outing will be held at Brett Gierak 248-705-3660 or addresses, email and phone numbers. If you need to change an ad- scheduled by its to our offices should be sched- Hawk Meadows Golf Course in Shaun Gajewski, 586-601-7539. dress or add an email and phone number please call the Local at (248) appointment. If uled by appointment. Please con- Howell, 410 E. Marr Rd., Howell, Detroit & Vicinity Health In- 548-0800. you have any tact our Training Centers at the num- MI 48855. (517) 546-4635. We surance (Brick, Cement and TMT) Lawrence Nemeth is now the new Apprenticeship Coordinator; questions, bers listed below for an appointment hope that with this centrally lo- (800) 435-4080 or (248) 828-6000 he can be reached at (313) 350-0389. please contact for annual RESPIRATOR FIT cated beautiful course that many (dvtt.org) Attention all Apprentices: now you will need to go to the website: CHUCK either the War- TESTS and other services. of our active and retired members MI BAC Health & Welfare www.micementplasterertraining.com to enter your work hours. When KUKAWKA ren office at DETROIT IMI TRAINING will be able to attend. This will be and MI BAC Pension (800) 531- you get to the website click the link “About” and then click on “Ap- (586) 754-0888 CENTER: To make your appoint- a casual event with prizes 2244 (outstate funds, prentice monthly work form instructions.” You will be able to put in or the Lansing office at (517) 886- ment for your annual RESPIRA- awarded at the end. Please find michiganbac.org) your hours so Larry can keep track for your raises. Any questions 9781. TOR FIT TEST or for other time to make it out and enjoy a Cement Pension Fund (248) please feel free to contact Larry with any questions you might have. The health and well-being of scheduled appointments at the nice day on the course with so 645-6550 (detroitcement Effective September, 2018 every member in Good Standing will our members and their families Training Center, many of our fellow brothers and masons.org) only be allowed to use the Hall twice per year, also effective January, and continuity of service to our please contact Tom Ward directly sisters. CALL-A-DOC (800) 835- 2019 there will be a $100.00 refundable deposit required for any clean- members is our highest priority. at (734) 552-7066. The package includes 18 2362 (D&V Health Fund) ing and/or damages that may incur. Please visit our website for up- METRO DETROIT AP- holes of golf with cart, lunch at International Pension/Annu- Miller Cohen PLC is extending an invitation to our members to dates: www.bricklayers.org. PRENTICE WORKSHEETS the turn, cocktail reception, din- ity Fund (Brick, Cement and participate in free Estate Planning Seminar. Learn about Wills, Trust, AUGUST 2020 MEMBER- AVAILABLE FOR DOWN- ner. The day starts with a conti- TMT) (888) 880-8222 or (202) 638- Durable Power of Attorney, and Medical Power of Attorney, and Guard- SHIP MEETINGS: LOAD: Turning in monthly nental breakfast/check-in at 7 1996 (dvtt.org) ian Designation. Contact the Union Hall if interested and a date will The SEMI-ANNUAL worksheets is a requirement of be scheduled for the free Seminar. UNION MEETING will be held on your apprenticeship. Metro De- BAC Local 2 Golf Registration Form If you are a Military Veteran please contact the Local so we can Saturday, August 15, 2020 at troit Apprentice Worksheets are Name______update our records. Please call (248) 548-0800. 10:00 am at Local 2’s office located available for download at http:// The Local’s website is: www.opcmiami.org. at 3321 Remy Drive, Lansing, bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. Address______O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a satellite office in Flint, Michigan. Michigan 48906. This meeting will If you do not have a printer you We welcome Member and Contractors in the Flint area to handle their be outside under a tent with can pick them up during our City, State, ZIP______business transactions at: 2630 Grand Traverse, Flint, MI 48503. physical distancing in place with monthly meeting or contact Tom Appointments may be made by contacting Business Agent Mike our seating. Face coverings will Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request Phone (_____)______Stanfield at (517) 719-2316, or the Business Manager Henry Williams be required for those who attend them by mail. at (313) 215-5063. this meeting. For more information on the Email______Members working for non-signatory commercial contractors are ALL CHAPTER MEETINGS Detroit Training Center visit: having a negative impact on our market share. The work forecast this ARE CANCELLED FOR THE detroittroweltrades.org Golfers’ names year looks better than last. Members working non-union will be MONTH OF AUGUST 2020 DUE LANSING TRAINING brought up on charges and fines will be enforced. Let’s work to- TO THE SEMI-ANNUAL MEET- CENTER: To make your appoint- 1.______gether to secure our future!! ING. ment for your annual RESPIRA- We must stay vigilant in our effort to promote our trade. If you CRAFTWORKERS TOR FIT TEST or for other are working in a crew of 5 or more an Apprentice must be on the crew. NEEDED: If you are available for scheduled appointments at the 2.______Help out! Call the Local at (248) 548-0800. Training is the key to our work, it is important to contact Lansing Training Center, please future!! your Field Representative on their contact Howard Hipes directly at Please make sure your modules and drug test are up to date, cell phone. We are looking for (517) 749-1102. 3.______there are some plant jobs that do require the MUST modules. You can experienced Craftworkers in all of Go to https://www.michigan go online at: www.mustonline.org Call the Local if you need a drug our trades: Bricklayers, Caulkers, bricklayers.org to view the Lan- form sent out. Masonry Restoration Workers, sing Apprenticeship and Train- 4.______Please make sure that we have all of your current contact infor- Cement Masons, Tile, Marble and ing website and register future mation, address and phone number so we can keep the fund offices Terrazzo Workers. Those who are 2020 online training classes. Golf fee (dinner included) $60.00 ( ) updated for your health care and pension and also if you are having interested should contact either MEMBERSHIP ASSIS- Foursome $240.00 ( ) your vacation checks mailed out. If you have moved please contact the Warren office (586) 754-0888 TANCE: During this COVID-19 Amount Enclosed $______the Local and we will change your addresses with all of the fund or the Lansing office (517) 886- pandemic, the IUBAC Member offices. 9781. Tell anyone who is doing Assistance Program has a num- IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PLASTERERS AND DETROIT our work, that we are looking for ber of services available for free COMMERCIAL CEMENT MASONS: You can track your annuity craftworkers! or at a discounted rate to BAC $2,000 Signing Bonus for fund status at the Wells Fargo website. You may do so by logging SIGNING BONUS FOR members and their families. on to: www.retirement.wellsfargo.com or call (866) 640-5138, you can SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: These confidential services can Skilled BAC Craftworkers! also call the fund office at (248) 645-6550 with any related questions. Local 2 will pay up to $2,000 as a be seen at http://bit.ly/MAP- Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 MI is offering PLASTERERS AND CEMENT MASONS: It is your responsi- Signing Bonus for skilled BAC and are also available via up to a $2,000 Signing Bonus for Skilled Craftworkers. Our bility to fill out reciprocity forms if you plan on working out of the craftworkers who come to work telephone at (888) 880-8222 and Members who refer them will get the same bonus if they stay Local 514 area. This will ensure that your hours are sent back to your for one of our Union Contractors ask for membership assistance working for our contractors! home fund. If you have any questions, or need any forms, please for at least a month. Also, Local Monday - Friday 8 am-8 pm. Our Contractors have immediate opening for Skilled Brick- contact the Local. 2 members working with the tools These services were established layers, Masonry Restoration Workers, Caulkers, Cement Fin- Please make sure your beneficiary information is up to date. Any and non-supervisory members and are intended to help get us ishers, Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Workers! changes to your beneficiaries can be made at the Local. can get a Finders Referral Bo- through difficult life situations. For more information about our Signing Bonus Program If you have questions concerning your pension benefits, ROAD nus for each new skilled FACEBOOK: “Like” Local and our need for Skilled Craftworkers, go to: BUILDERS can call: Toll Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) 321-7502. craftworker who they refer, if they #2 on Facebook “Bricklayers & www.bricklayers.org and click on the Signing Bonus page! PLASTERERS’ AND COMMERCIAL CEMENT MASONS can call: work for at least a month for our Allied Craftworkers Union, Local (248) 645-6550 for pension and annuity, and Toll Free 1-877-876-9357. Union Contractors. For more de- 2 of Michigan.” All Plasterers and Cement Masons can contact (517) 321-7502 for tails and information, call your E-MAIL ADDRESS: Local health & welfare information now through Outstate Michigan Trowel Field Representative or either the #2 wants to use every means SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Trades Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. For the INTERNA- Warren office (586) 754-0888 or possible to communicate with TIONAL PENSION Call 1-888-880-8222 Toll Free or (202) 638-1996. the Lansing office (517) 886-9781, you. Sometimes we have time or go to https://bit.ly/BAC-2-MI- sensitive information (such as REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES 2000-Signing-Bonus. job openings, picket lines, fu- Local 292 A SPEEDY RECOVERY: A neral arrangements and other BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 25 YEARS speedy recovery is wished to all such communications) that Sheet Metal Workers those who have been sick or in- would be most efficiently done jured. Let’s keep them all in our via e-mail. In an effort to accom- BIESKE & ASSOCIATES thoughts and prayers. plish this please submit your ad- Many people are wrongly (Continued from Page 8) *IMPORTANT CHANGE dress by sending an e-mail to rejected when they apply for in a Saturday welding class July 25, August 15th and 22nd. Regarding Union Dues* All Lo- [email protected] and Social Security Disability These classes would be for members that are ready to try and cal 2 Members are now eligible in the subject line place “Local benefits. Money was taken out obtain a AWS welding certification, learn how to weld, or just need to for a Union Dues discount, re- #2 e-mail address” then type of their paychecks for Social practice welding. gardless of what month you are your name, phone number and e- Security taxes to ensure that Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- paid through currently. This of- mail address in the body of the they would receive disability tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These fer is a great way to catch up on communication. We appreciate benefits if they could no longer deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. your monthly window dues by your time and effort in helping work full-time. Sadly, the You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at the taking advantage of this annual us accomplish this task. government denies approxi- Apprentice school. mately 60% of those who apply Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313-623- for disability benefits. 9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remember we Apprentices Needed! Attorneys J.B. Bieske must have the deposit before you scheduled in the class. and Jennifer Alfonsi have Apprentice Application Notice, Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Free Training for 42 years combined experience Apprentice Trust Fund, 64 PARK ST. TROY, MI 48083-2752 Bricklayers – New Work and Restoration representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet www.smwl292jatc.org. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Tile and Cement Masons with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms The Apprentice Training Program operated by Sheet Metal Work- assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are ers Local 292 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) 12 Week Pre-Apprentice Class located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the admits qualified applicants without discrimination because of race, Based on Skill Level and Demand court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability (except to Michigan judges. In preparation for the re-opening our training centers, we are en- Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the the extent that such disability actually affects the applicant’s ability couraging anyone interested in a Trowel Trades Apprenticeship to work at the trade or craft), marital status, or other classification application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several and able to meet the physical demands of the work to complete the hundred cases before a court date is even set. protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. (You must be 18 application process. years old at the time of application.) Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. Application must be made in person. No faxes or emailed appli- If you live in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe or St. Clair County, cations will be accepted!! And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much go to detroittroweltrades.org to download the application. If you higher percentage yet. Applications for Apprenticeship are accepted all year every busi- live outside the above-mentioned counties (outstate), go to In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney ness day. michiganbricklayers.org to apply online. Read and follow instruc- Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been All applications must be filed in person at the Training Center tions carefully and completely. interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi and a copy of your High School diploma, or GED certificate, along have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to with a picture ID must be submitted with the application or it will not Veterans are given highest priority as a thank you for their service. many groups. be accepted. At the time of filing you will be registered for a written Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If test at Macomb Community College, at a cost of $60 (Non-Members Metro Detroit and the Outstate programs differ slightly, below are they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is Only) which you must pay at time of testing. Cash only will be ac- common minimum requirements for both programs. You will find wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. cepted. If you have any questions, call Dave at (313) 623-9390 or the complete list of instructions online. Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. visit www.smwl292jatc.org for more information. They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call “What we say is important for in most cases the mouth speaks Applicants Must: them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or what the heart is full of.” •Remain drug and marijuana free, applicants must pass initial if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. –Jim Beggs and random testing if accepted into program. •Shall be physically cable of performing the essential func- •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES “There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in tions of the Apprenticeship program without posing a direct threat the proportion.” to the health or safety of the individual or others. •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU –Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626), •Have a valid Michigan driver’s license. •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN “Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but •Pass physical evaluation. would like it to keep in touch.” •High School Graduate or GED, higher education a plus. www.ssdfighter.com –Robert Orben 10 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020

Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Service Technicians, Local 370 Local 357 Local 190 Gas Distribution Plumbers & Plumbers, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 Pipe Fitters Pipe Fitters & ANN ARBOR – UNION MEETING: The next regular union meet- ing is scheduled for Monday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. at 7920 Jack- Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 370 HVAC Service son Road, Ann Arbor, MI. This meeting will take place outside under FLINT – The next Member- Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 Plumbers, Pipe a large tent. Members are urged to attend and take an active part in ship Meeting is scheduled for Service Local 357 FARMINGTON – The next the proceedings. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at 7:00pm. KALAMAZOO – UNION regular meeting will be Septem- Fitters & HVAC MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN ENTERING THE UNION Please note that this meeting MEETING: All Union Meetings ber 9, 2020 at the local union hall HALL BUILDING AND TRAINING CENTER DUE TO THE EXECU- will be at the new Training Cen- Service Are CANCELED Indefinitely. at 5:30 P.M. The Executive Board TIVE ORDER. ter/Union Hall located at 2151 W. With the cancellation of will meet the same night at 4:30 Local 111 UNION HALL CLOSING FOR AN UP COMING HOLIDAY: Our Thompson Rd. Fenton MI. July’s membership meeting, Lo- P.M. office will be closing at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4th and will be Local 370 2020 Golf outing cal 357 conducted its Finance and Reminder: Article V, Section closed all day on Monday, September 7th to observe Labor Day. Wish- will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 111 Executive board meetings. The 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, ing you and your family a happy and safe holiday. Flushing Valley Golf course in UPPER PENINSULA – Both Finance Committee reviewed and By-Laws and Rules of Order. Any MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION - E-Mail address: Please con- Flushing. 9:00 am Shotgun Start. the Escanaba and Marquette approved June’s expenditures. project that falls into the jurisdic- tact the union hall 734-424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 to make The price is $70 a man. $280 per halls have been closed to walk-in The Executive Board met tion of Local 704 shall be manned sure we have a current e-mail address. team. Price includes 18 holes with members until further notice. and discussed the following top- by not less than two members. OFFICE HOURS: Effective Monday, February 3rd, the Union cart, lunch at the turn, Refresh- Please call either hall for any ics: New class of Apprentices Any member violating this By- Hall office hours are as follows: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. until ments, Door prizes and Dinner. Stop assistance you may need. starting, Organized two (2) New Law shall be brought before the 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. by the hall and get the signup The July union meeting is HVAC-R Members and the Local Executive Board for a trial and be The office will be closed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. sheet with all the information. We cancelled. The next possible 357 Golf Outing. subject to a fine. 2020 - MICHIGAN LICENSE RENEWAL: Plumbing license re- are limited to 38 teams so sign up membership meeting will be an- GOLF OUTING: Thanks to NFPA All Access is available newals are done online ONLY!!! For detailed instructions and re- early if you want to play nounced as soon as possible. Elliot & Jordan Wilcox and all the for all 704 members. Please con- quirements, please visit: www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free to stop Sub Pay: Remember to Thank you to the member- other volunteers for making the tact the Local 704 Training Cen- into the Union hall and pick up a copy of the instructions. qualify for sub pay when you are ship for your patience during this golf outing a success. The event ter for username and password. UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: www.ua190.org Current members laid off, you must sign the out of process due the current situation was held at Pineview Golf Club Phone numbers to remember: of the COVID-19 mandates of will be able to log into the “Members Only” section using your last work list. You can also collect th on Saturday, July 18 . Eighteen NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for infor- name and UA card number. **** NEW ON THE WEBSITE***: Mem- when you are on Jury Duty and gatherings. Any questions (18) teams played and a great time mation regarding Health and bers can now view and sign up for job calls. The same procedure will miss work. If you are traveling, please call Business Manager, was had by all who attended. Welfare or Pension fund ques- be used as the call-in line. If you are laid off or go back to work, there call Karla to see if you need to Dean Gutzman, and stay safe. Thanks Again ! tions. are forms available to fill out on the website that will inform the hall. make sub-fund self-payments. Training/Apprenticeship WAGE ALLOCATION RE- Continuing education CREDIT CARD MACHINE: You now have the ability to pay All members were sent a Sub-Pay News: Notice to members and SULTS: The wage allocation vote classes are being formed. Please apprentices; Jesse Harvala is your union dues or purchase merchandise by credit card or debit manual in 2018. If you did not th was held on Tuesday, June 16 . reach out to the training center card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A surcharge of receive one, please call TIC, (517) stepping down as training coor- The results from that vote are for further information or future 3.99% is added to your card on the transaction amount. We will then 321-7502 and ask for the 370 Sub dinator and the JATC committee $0.75 to Health & Welfare; $0.25 classes you would like to see mail you your dues receipt and credit charge slip. Pay Fund Summary Plan Descrip- has chosen John Antoncew as his to Pension and the remainder on added. LAID OFF OR BACK TO WORK – IMPORTANT REMINDER tion (SPD) replacement. John Antoncew will the check. The new package is A speedy recovery to all of begin his new duties August 1st, TO ALL MEMBERS: All members who get laid off or report back to Upcoming Night Classes: st effective JULY 1 , 2020. our sick and injured members. work please immediately contact Karen (734) 424-0962 Ext. #210, TBD 2020. Jesse will be staying on as POLITICAL ENDORSE- a part-time instructor. Local 111 to report the last day in which you worked or to report the day you Committee and Board meet- MENTS: Local 357 is endorsing went back to work. PLEASE NOTE: Members can now go to the ings are as follows: Local 357, con’t and the JATC would like to thank the following candidates for the Jesse for his time as coordinator website under “members only” and fill out a “back to work” form or Examining Board – Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 primaries: word – and all your information “laid off” form. August 11, 2020 at 4:00pm and welcome John to his new Oshtemo Township: Dusty will be presented. As a member position. INFORMATION - FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: FMR Committee – Tuesday Farmer-(I) Township Clerk; Grant via the website, you will be able VISION PROGRAM – EYEMED – IMPORTANT INFORMA- August 11, 2020 at 4:00pm Local 111 JATC has can- Taylor-(I) Treasure; Zak Ford-(I) to keep track of all your hours and celled all Apprenticeship classes TION: EyeMed benefit cards are not necessary to access benefits, PAC committee – Tuesday Trustee; Cheri Bell-(I) Trustee; receive an e-mail when hours are however, you may print a card from the EyeMed website. Vision August 11, 2020 at 5:00pm including open welding at the Kizzy Bradford-(I) Trustee; posted to your account. This is training center until further no- providers should be provided the following information at the time of Executive Board –Tuesday Kristin Cole-(I) Trustee; Libby very important as it is up to you the appointment; 1) Carrier Name -(EyeMed), 2) Member Name 3) August 11, 2020 at 5:00pm tice, with the exception of Med Heiny-Cogswell-(I) Township to keep up to date on the hours Gas and Backflow, they are on as Member Birthdate Building Committee – Tues- Supervisor being paid on your behalf by ANY EyeMed Customer Service Call: 888-581-3648 day August 11, 2020 at 6:00pm scheduled. Kalamazoo County: Zac CONTRACTORS. Reminder: It is your respon- In Network Provider Listings Call: 866-804-0982 Finance Committee -Tuesday Bauer, Kalamazoo (I) District 2; CHANGE OF STATUS: If EyeMed Website: www.eyemed.com August 11, 2020 at 6:15pm sibility to call the hall as soon as Mike Seals, Kalamazoo (I) District you have a change of status for you get laid off, the day you call NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD APP FOR YOUR SMART JATC Committee – TBD 4; Chris Pomeroy, Kalamazoo Dis- example: married, divorced, re- DEVICE: Attention all members you can download the free Blue Local 370 office hours in is the date that you are placed trict 5; Jen Aniano, Augusta (I) married, birth, death, workers on the Out of Work List, if you Cross Blue Shield APP on your smart device. This will allow you to 7:30am – 4:30pm. District 6; Meredith Place comp, address change, etc., see a copy of your BCBS card, review your claims, explanation of Sub/Sick checks will be pro- do not call in you will not be re- Kalamazoo County Clerk / Regis- please call TIC at the phone num- ferred to work. benefits and much more. Download: BCBSM cessed 8:00am – 11:30 am and ter of Deeds ber above and Lori at the Union REPRESENTATIVE FROM FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: On the 1:30pm – 4:15pm daily. Important Information: State Representatives: Julie Hall. It is very important that we Contact the hall with any 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of each month a representative will be Attendance award drawing th Rodgers 60 District Represen- keep all our records up to date. changes with any of the follow- available to meet with members from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 for membership meeting informa- rd tative; Luke Howell, 63 District There seems to be a continu- ing: E-Mail, address, phone num- p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the union hall. Please feel free to come in for any tion. Members present must have Representative ing problem regarding notifica- information you may need on Health and Welfare funds, Met Life dues paid to date to claim award. ber, a new birth, marriage, divorce, MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- tion of divorces. Note that you, or death. For those of you, who Insurance Policies and miscellaneous. Monthly award is $150. SUES: As a member, TIC Interna- the member, will be responsible MEDICARE: When you become eligible for Medicare, please Attention All Active Mem- have an email address that we do tional provides a dedicated team for any bills incurred and paid not yet have on record, please contact Bernadette Maus at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888-390-7473. bers in Good Standing The Joint of member advocates to assist on claims of an ex-spouse or de- CLASS INFORMATION – TRAINING CENTER- OFFICE Apprentice and Training Commit- call and give it to April or Ann. with the resolution of any and all pendents. (See Pages 6 and 27 Reminder to Welders/Weld- PHONE: 734-426-3700 tee voted to reimburse any active medical claims issues. If at any in the Summary Plan Description TRAINING CENTER IS OPENED BACK UP TO MEMBERS member of Local 370 that takes ing Forms: The UA Welder time you experience an issue with Booklet for clarification) Time Qualification Continuity Report WISHING TO UPDATE ANY CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR and passes any training, testing your claims being processed and limits apply for reporting status QUALITIFACTIONS. or certification that may be re- forms are available on our paid correctly, please contact TIC changes so let the hall know website under Training or at the PLEASE NOTE: We are following the State and CDC guidelines. quired to perform their work. This international at 1-888-281-3461. If ASAP! You must wear a face mask inside the building. includes Rigging, Med-Gas, Back hall. Certifications expire every 6 you are not satisfied with the ser- MISCELLANEOUS: Con- months and it is YOUR responsi- Lead/Asbestos/Bloodborne Pathogens Training (4 hours): flow or any work-related training vice you have received, please gratulations to the Tom Farrell on Monday, Oct. 5 at 5:00 p.m. This is an in-person class, at the Training or certification expense. Mem- bility to get your welding forms call me, Ken Willcutt at (269) 569- the addition of a baby boy, James. turned in on time. Center. To register for this class contract Retha at 734-426-3700 bers will be reimbursed after suc- 3492. We would like to extend a th 2020 Upgrade Certification First Aid/CPR Training (4 hours): Monday, October 19 at 5:00 cessful completion and verifica- WEBSITE INFORMATION SPEEDY recovery to Jon p.m. This is an in-person class, at the Training Center. To register tion of the cost. Lost wages will Class Schedule has been posted – FRINGES – TIC: Check out the Saunders …. Get Well Soon! to Local 111 web-site (lu111.com). please contact Retha 734-426-3700. not be covered by the JATC. website at www.ualocal357.com CONDOLENCES: Condo- WELDING LAB: Will start back up by appointment only. It will Plumbing license renewal is still Please update all Non-UA and the FACEBOOK Page @ lences to the family of Levi certifications (Plumbing License, run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. the responsibility of the member. www.facebook.com/UALocal Franco on the recent passing of LIMITED TO SEVEN PARTICIPANTS. Call Andy Fielder, at the Train- If you have any questions, please MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- 357/. You should sign up for his grandfather. ing a copy of your certification ing Center to be added to the list on a daily basis 734-426-3700. Weld contact local 370 JATC. access to your fringe reporting Condolences to the family of test days are determined as participants show they have the skills. Mobile App. Our mobile app. to the Union Hall done by TIC via the Union Jerald Aubuchon on the recent 2020 BTA Class Schedule ASSE BACKFLOW RE-CERTIFICATION (8 HRS): This class is now available for download on website. To gain access, click on passing of his son. th th has been posted to Local 111 begins, Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5 at 5:00 p.m. your cell phone. Go to the app the Members Access Your Infor- Condolences to the family of This is an in-person class at the training center. Reminders are being store and search UA Local 370. web-site (lu111.com). mation Here, then click on TIC a lifetime brother, Richard Yoder, Check your dues records! mailed out for this, so check you mail and RSVP. Download the app and sign in. International Corporation and on his recent passing. ASSE BACKFLOW TESTER CERTIFICATION (40 HRS): This You can read the latest Building You are assessed a $50 reinstate- then Register. ment once you become 3 months class starts Tuesday, Aug.18 and runs for five (5) weeks on Tuesday Trades article, see upcoming This is where you will type and Wednesday, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. This is an in-person meeting dates, or pay your dues. “Gratitude is the most ex- behind. You are automatically in your Name, Email Address, UA expelled once you are over 6 class at the training center. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT (8). This is a work in progress, and Card # and Create your own pass- quisite form of courtesy.” Please contact Retha to register for this class 734-426-3700. we will add more content to the – Jacques Maritain (1882 - months behind. word. Once you have completed Safety Training on Local 111 ASSE BACKFLOW RE-CERTIFICATION (8 HRS): This class site as we move forward. all the information – click on the 1973) starts Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd at ALL GM Work requires Web Site: When taking the on- LARGE REGISTER button that is “Decisions are made by line safety training, go to our web 5:00 p.m. This is an in-person class at the training center. Please Must Safety and Drug Testing: surrounded by a Blue Box. Your people who have time, not people check your certifications for the expiration date. A mailing will be MUST safety modules are only site ua111.com and click on Safety User Access will be granted the who have talent.” Links. Members must take these sent out. Please contact Retha to register for this class 734-426-3700. valid for 4 years. Call the hall to next business day. To access –Scott Adams (1957 - ) MED GAS INSTALLER AND BRAZER CERTIFICATION (40 sign up for the MUSTBSAFE safety trainings for each site to your account, once it is set up, work at each mill. Please take note HRS): This class starts Tuesday, August 18th and runs for five (5) .com website and complete all 18 “The Creator gave man two all you need to do is access the they are valid for 1 year. weeks on Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is safety modules. Members will not ears and one mouth;there is a Membership Button again – type MSHA Training: The 2020 an online class, ran through ZOOM and BLACKBOARD. You must be eligible to work at any GM site reason why He did so.” in your email address and pass- MSHA schedule is on our web have a reliable internet connection and a computer to be in this class. until all 18 modules are complete (Continued next column) –Thomas Barron Members wishing to be in this class must notify the training center no and are current on their drug test. site & our Facebook page. Call later than Aug. 11, so we can get you enrolled in Blackboard. Brazing If your drug test is expired you Local 370, con’t “I merely took the energy it Cindy at (906) 228-6450 to regis- practice and the tests for this certification will be at the training center. must take one before you can be takes to pout and wrote some ter. MSHA expires in one year. MED GAS INSTALLER UP-DATE (8 HRS): This class starts dispatched to any GM work. Drug a $50.00 reinstatement fee. Dues blues.” Wednesday, September 23rd (online) and Thursday, September 24th tests are only valid for 1 year. Call must be paid in 3-month incre- –Duke Ellington (1899 - “Truth is more of a stranger (in-person) at 5:00 p.m. Classwork is done online, via ZOOM and The hall and we will print you a ments according to our bylaws. 1974) than fiction.” BLACKBOARD on Wednesday and test is in-person at the Training –Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) drug test authorization form. Dues will be accepted up to 6:45 “True friendship is like Center on Thursday. Reminders are being mailed out for those who Our web site is up and run- on union meeting nights. sound health; the value of it is “Genuine beginnings begin will be expiring prior to the next up-date class. Please contact Retha ning. Check it out at ualocal370 Members wishing to take the seldom known until it be lost.” within us, even when they are to register for this class 734-426-3700 .org U.A. welding certification test –Charles Caleb Colton (1780 brought to our attention by ex- CONFINED SPACE (4 HRS): This class starts Monday, Au- We are now able to accept contact business agent, Dan - 1832) ternal opportunities.” gust 17th. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT (8). Please contact Visa, Master Card, Discover and Gaudet for application and test- –William Bridges Retha to register for this class 734-426-3700 American Express for window ing dates. ICRA CERTIFICATION (16 HRS): ICRA stands for Infection dues. If you want to take advan- Local 370 ball caps and win- Control Risk Assessment. This is an ASSE certification, that is more tage of this service there will be a ter fleece caps are available at the $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ in-depth than the Infection Control University certification that the $1 per month charge added to the union offices. Ball caps $10.00 ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL University requires at their hospital and other medical facilities. Lo- monthly window dues fee and a and fleece caps $5.00. Pocket Tee • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL cal 190 is working with the University to get the ASSE 12000 (ICRA) 3% fee for all other transactions. shirts are available for $10 dol- into their specs as a pre-approved course. If you are interested in Plumbing, Mechanical and lars each. Hooded sweat shirts • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS this certification, call Retha to be put on a list. Once we have enough, Residential Code Books are now and long sleeve pocket tee shirts • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS we will reach back out to those interested with the dates of the class. available at the hall. The books are available. The sweat shirts are COMMERCIAL CONTAINERIZED APPRENTICES PLEASE NOTE: Make sure your e-mail and are $75 each. $30 and the long sleeve tee shirts RESIDENTIAL SERVICE phone number are updated at the training center. Please call and dial Remember to keep your dues are $15. Golf polo and golf wind INDUSTRIAL PICKUPS EXT. 2 current. Any member failing to shirts are available for $25. MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE RETIREE MEETINGS – **SPADES and BREAKFAST MEET- pay for 3 months shall stand sus- If you shop on the internet, SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. pended, unable to vote for a pe- SHOP UNION MADE, log on to (248) 960-1200 NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PAPER: riod of 1 year or run for office for www.shopunionmade.com. Please contact Karen Spearin at the union hall, (734) 424-0962 Ext a period of 2 years and subject to T.I.C. fringe administrators’ MANN METALS CORP. #210, if you would like to put a special notification in the paper. (Continued next column) toll free number is 1-888-797-5862. 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 July 24, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11 Plumbers Local 98

Plumbers 98 DETROIT – Membership of Plumbers Local 98, Brothers and Sisters, Your officers and myself are in hope this letter find you and your family well. Sometime in August we hope to have a Special-called meeting, please keep an eye out for email blasts or further information. All distributed allocations are posted on our 98 Web page and went into effect the first week in June. Jean Murley. What can I say, 19 and ½ years ago I was newly elected as an agent and walked in to meet a young gal who was just AT THE CONTROLS OF A hired in the 98 office on Seven Mile. We had gone to a new phone Manitowac 3900W crane at system just like we have recently (I thought that was rough) at the the Detroit TCF Bank head- same time we moved away from beepers and quarters to new flip quarters site is Terry Kison phones and I told her we got this. Since then she has helped with the of Operating Engineers Lo- local politics in our area, 98’s elections, the good times and the bad cal 324. dealing with many personalities along the way (that would be us members). She knew almost every member and always had a smile to re- ceive us, unless you gave her grief. Seems just yesterday I intro- Local 174 duced her to her now husband Ron Murley. If that does not tell you how tough she is, let’s just say this woman has put up with 5 differ- Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades ent Business Managers, that’s worthy of any medal given by the Pope! This is the toughest news I can tell you, as Jean Murley is West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters Labor Day Events Can- projects has begun. Our political Retiree Breakfast: The sta- retiring from active duty at our hall. On behalf of all the members and & Service Trades Local 174 celled: Unfortunately, as we navi- focus over the years to come will tus of the August Retiree Break- officers we wish you the best in your retirement and if we do have an COOPERSVILLE – Meeting gate these uncertain times the LPC be electing people who support fast is canceled. If you are a retiree award banquet this year, I hope you can attend, you will be a special Notice: THE AUGUST MEETING has decided to cancel the Wild prevailing wage and wage stan- and in need of assistance please guest. We hope the road rises to meet you, God Bless you and your IS CANCELLED. A recent spike Game Dinner and the Labor Day dards in general. In order to do contact the Local Union Office. family. in cases has resulted in our re- Parade for 2020. This was not that we need to raise our PAC card Metal Trades, Helpers, and Due to our compliance with Mayor Duggan’s STEP program, we gion being moved back to Phase an easy decision, but with the un- participation. We currently have Trainees: Please remember that have been given access to free covi-19 testing to all Local 98 mem- Three. We need to reach Phase certainty of COVID-19 we as a less than half of the local contrib- if you are working as a Metal bers at the old State Fair Grounds on Woodward and 8 mile in Detroit. Five to have a meeting. It is very committee feel it is the respon- uting to our PAC. Your PAC con- Trades, Helper, or Trainee your Prior to going you must call for an appointment at 313-230-0505. No unlikely that we will reach Phase sible thing to do. Labor Fest in tribution DOES NOT COME OFF raises are based on the day you doctor’s note is needed, they will ask you for a code and ours is Five by August 4th. For that rea- Grand Rapids is also cancelled. YOUR CHECK. When you sign were first dispatched to work at that 289488PL. This is free and zero copay. son the Business Manager and Family Picnic Cancelled: the PAC card it allows us to move classification. If you are not sure Our auto plants as well as construction sites are up and running Executive Board agreed to can- The Picnic Committee has recom- money from your working dues of your dispatch date, please con- again. If you are asked to do any pre-hire safety of any type prior to cel the meeting. THE AUGUST mended cancellation of this over to our PAC. Please call Cami tact the Union office. It is up to you entering the plant on your own time that is not acceptable, you must RETIREE BREAKFAST IS ALSO year’s family picnic. It is unlikely today and find out if you have a to let the Union office know. be reimbursed for your time. CANCELLED. that a gathering of that size will current PAC card on file. Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia If you are not supplied any PPE or feel the job is not addressing Attention: This paper is to be allowed by July. We want to Save the Dates: - 3rd Wednesday of the month / these issues you have the right to call your agent and leave the job. serve as the official notice to the make sure to protect the health Union Picnic, CANCELLED Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / We have established an anonymous safety hotline call-in number for membership. of our members and especially Dave Reynolds Memorial 5:30pm our locals 98, 636 members and our Contractors to investigate any August 4th Primary En- our retirees. Golf Outing: Saturday, Aug. 1, Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of lack of protection or wrong doing by the owners we all work for, the dorsements: Dues: The UA and Local 8:30am Shotgun, Falls at Barber the month / CIO Hall 490 West- number is 313-340-7339. Muskegon County Commis- #174 are providing monthly dues Creek ern / 6pm I believe I must constantly reiterate the dangers of this disease sioner District #3 (Muskegon relief to those members not work- November Union Meeting: FRINGE PLAN THIRD to us as tradesmen, we have seen small mistakes that can evolve into Township) Kip Smith ing due to COVID-19. MONDAY November 2nd at 7pm PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: serious situations or missed time, there is no set pattern as it has Muskegon County Commis- •Beginning in April any mem- Medicare Retirees: Effec- (TIC). West Michigan Plumb- gone from a killer of old and weak to now having no concern to age, sioner District #4 (Norton ber working in the trade who tive January 1st you are now en- ers, Fitters and Service Trades race or creed. Please take caution and watch out for each other. Shores) **WRITE IN** Mary works 40 hours or less in the prior rolled in a Humana Medicare Ad- Local No.174 Fringe Benefit The Union Hall is now open only to essential foot traffic, as the Valentine month will be given credit for one vantage Plan administered by Funds, 6525 Centurion Drive, parking lot is being redone please use the West entrance, until fur- Muskegon County Commis- month’s dues. Labor First. If you have any Lansing, MI 48917-9275 ther notice, masks and gloves are required. You need to make an sioner District #2 (City of •Eligibility will be determined questions about premium pay- (517) 321-7502 Phone appointment to visit. Temperatures will be taken and a questionnaire Muskegon) Ben Cross off the previous month’s em- ments contact TIC. All other (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free will be filled out when you arrive. Muskegon County Drain ployer contribution list. questions should be directed to (517) 321-7508 Fax Until further notice E-Board meetings are slowly getting under- Commissioner Tim DeMumbrum •Each month you are eligible, Labor First. BENEFITS WEBSITE: way, if you need to contact or see the board please call V.P. Jim Cools Condolences: Local #174 one month’s dues credit will be Short Term Disability: The westmichiganplumbers.org is at 734-307-9841, Retiree meetings are still cancelled. would like to offer our condo- added to your account. There Local #174 Board of Trustees re- the TIC website where you can I repeat The Union Hall and our Training Center have been shut lences to the family of Robert will also be no reinstatement fees cently voted to increase the check your contributions and down to all unnecessary foot traffic, that does not mean the officers (Lipp) Lepzinski who recently assessed. short-term disability amount from benefit information. Click on ben- cannot be reached or center can’t be used. passed away. Brother Lipp was •This program will continue $300 per week to $400 per week. efit inquiry. Your username is In the meantime, any pertinent information can be found on our a great hand, and a great Union on a month by month basis as This increase will be effective your social security number. The new web page, a whole list of information is now available to you brother. He will be sorely missed, determined by the UA. September 30th, 2019. password for first time users is under the member only section. https://ualocal98.com but “Lipp” stories and memories •You will still be expelled if Local #174 Gear: We have K4GHB39 (case sensitive). You You now can fill out sub apps electronically, this now can be will live on forever. you are more than 6 months in setup an online store with apparel will then be prompted to create a found on the web page. Dave Reynolds Memorial arrears. through Trophy House in permanent password. The new Out of work list available to access there as well, just Golf Outing: The golf outing will VOTE: Mail ballots are go- Muskegon. You can order and Forms: The forms for Dollar follow the instructions on the top of the web page. take place on Saturday, August ing out and the campaigning is pay online and either pick up the Bank Reimbursement and Sub If you’re still having unemployment issues call BA’s Gary Glaser 1st at The Falls at Barber Creek ramping up. Remember in Michi- merchandise or pay to have it Pay are on the www.ua174.org or Tom McWilliams Golf Course. Registration starts gan you can now vote absentee shipped. There is a link on our website under the Members Only Any Must/Most, upgrades, continuities or letters of certifica- at 8am with a shotgun start at 8:30 for no reason. You can apply for website, ua174.org. You can also section and Forms and Links tab. tions will still be taken care of by Paul Baker 248-585-1435, or our am. The cost is $65 per player an absentee ballot and register to go to www.trophyhouse brands Contract Requirements: Officers at 248-307-9800. and MUST be paid by check or vote at www.mvic.sos.state .com/online-stores/local-174/to Please remember Sect. 5.7 of our It’s that time again for your 2020 Plumbing License Renewal, it cash at the Union Hall by July .mi.us/avapplication order. You can also find a link in collective bargaining agreement can be done ONLINE ONLY! For detailed instructions and require- 27th. Each group must have at 401K Withdrawal: The re- the members Facebook group. states, “Persons called from the ments, please visit www.michigan.gov/bcc. Or call 98’s training Cen- least two UA members. cently enacted CARES Act allows They will print the apparel once unemployed list will report to ter and they will assist you. Local #174 Golf League: the 401k Plan to adopt a special they receive 20 orders and con- work with a UA/WMMCA issued We are looking for Residential and Service Plumbers at this time, The golf league has begun, but in-service distribution for partici- tact you once your order is ready. drug card.” Section 18.5 states, it will be a great chance to expand and grow again as many members you can still join. The league pants who are diagnosed with Dispatch: We will be split- “…employees…shall be required are looking to retire. So, if you know anyone working Non- Union or takes place a Hickory Knoll Golf COVID-19, whose spouse or ting up the dispatch responsibili- to maintain the following Safety is a past member that may be interested in us. Have them call 98’s Course in Whitehall at 5pm on child is diagnosed with COVID - ties between the business agent Training Certifications: First Aid/ Organizer Rob Moses on his cell phone 248-763-2187. Wednesdays. The format is 2 19, or who are experiencing eco- and the assistant business man- CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and Don’t miss out on our agreement with the Detroit Land Bank person teams, if you do not have nomic hardship as a result of the ager positions. Each person will OSHA 10.” Please make sure you Authority. Local 98 members can purchase home or building in the a partner let us know and we’ll pandemic. be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There are in compliance with our agree- Land Holdings for half the list cost. Go to pair you up. If you would like to This distribution can be up is a dispatch email: dispatch ment. www.buildingdetroit.org to see what this is about or contact the hall join or have any questions con- to $100k, is not subject to the @ua174.org which both offices Out of work list: Please re- for details. tact Ryan Bennett. ordinary 10% excise tax, and the have access to. There is a dis- member to call extension 17 when –In Brotherhood, Carlo Castiglione Business Manager Plumb- income tax from the distribution patch phone extension that will you are laid off. You must call line ers Local 98 Local 98, con’t can be spread out over a 3-year switch between the two offices 17 to be put on the available to All Retiree Meetings cancelled. period. Individuals receiving depending on who is on dis- work list. When you leave a mes- Golf Outing Detroit Plumbers Local 98 Scholarship Fund Golf 28, 2020. such a distribution may also re- patch. The dispatch schedule for sage, please speak clearly. Any outing will be held Saturday, August 8th at Oakridge/Marsh Oaks Golf If your brazing or welding pay the distribution over 3-year the next month will be as follows: member who goes to work with- Club. For tickets or sponsorship information call Jon DeRoo at the certs are ready to expire, call to period, in which case they will not Jason Finch (231) 670-4482: out a referral is in violation of our hall. schedule an appointment. The be subject to income tax on what 7/12/2020 to 7/26/2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement Workers Assistance Program: I personally can’t tell you how next WELDING Tests will be Sat- they repay. Nathan Phillips (616) 916- and Article XXXI of our Consti- lucky we are to have Work life Strategies, LLC, they are available to urday, September 12, 2020. You Unlike other hardships, this 0667: 7/27/2020 to 8/10/2020 tution and By-Laws. Please con- our members and their families to provide personal counseling ser- must call to schedule your weld- particular distribution only re- New insurance carriers: tact the Union Hall to find out your vices and when needed referrals to professionals in Recovery and ing tests at least 3 days prior to quires that the member self-cer- Active and NON Medicare Retir- position on the out of work list. Relationship/Divorce Support Groups/Child Custody/Criminal De- the class. The next BRAZING tify the need. The Fund is not ees. Union Hall extension num- fense. This program is not only for medical and/or personal issues, Cert Sessions will be Friday, Sep- required to independently cor- Aetna: (888) 290-7241 bers: Ryan Bennett Business they also can steer you thru governmental resources with any con- tember 11, 2020. Please note: All roborate the participant’s certifi- Save-Rx: (800) 228-3108 Manager ext:12, Nathan Phillips sumer rights or child disability and much more. Please don’t hesitate members must be dressed appro- cation with medical documenta- Medicare Retirees Labor First: Assistant Business Manager ext. and call C.J. Harrison at Work Life Strategies at 313-580-6887 for an priately to be in the shop area. tion or other types of documen- (616) 345-0788 13, Jason Finch Business Agent appointment. 2020 Course Hour reim- tation. The distribution is a one- Organizing Update: Please ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer Out of Work List Changes/ SUB Pay. All working members will bursement forms are now avail- time event only and must be taken contact Chris Pelton if you know ext.15, Lisa Johnson Accounting be required to complete a SUB application within 48 hours of their able at the Training Center. You in 2020. This program applies to of any jobsites with a non-union Manager 11, Cami Burris Admin- lay-off on-line or in person to ensure placement on the Out of Work must have 8 hours (approved only the employer contribution plumbing or mechanical contrac- istrative Assistant ext. 10, Train- List. If you are out of work due to Disability or Workers Compensa- hours credited may vary from ac- 401k and will begin April 20th, tor or if you are interested in ac- ing Dept: Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, tion, please contact Jon DeRoo first at 248-762-9238 than BeneSys at tual hours attended) of verifiable 2020. You will receive an official tively assisting with our organiz- Nicole Shumaker ext. 30. 248-813-9800 to verify your continued Insurance eligibility. approved classes/training from notice in the mail soon. ing efforts. There are plenty of Training News: If you have a TRAINING CENTER NEWS. Phone # 248-585-1435 Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 to be eli- Sub-Pay: The board of opportunities available, ranging certification that has expired in the Check out The Training Center’s website www.Plumbers98tc.org gible for the $80 reimbursement. trustees voted to temporarily from a one-day ride-along with a last few months and have questions The Apprenticeship Application process is closed until further OSHA Training - OSHA 10, raise the maximum sub pay credit Business Agent or Organizer all regarding recertification, please notice. available as on an online class for from $130 to $260 from March 23rd the way up to full blown salting. contact the Training Office. Many The Training Center staff and trustees would like to send out a $25 at www.careersafeonline.com until the end of April. To file for Dues: Please keep your certifications have extended grace hearty congratulations to our newest graduate Antonio Robinson, This OSHA 10 class is not affili- sub-pay, fill out a sub-pay form. monthly window dues current. periods on expiration dates. who has completed his Apprenticeship and is now a Non-restricted ated with the UA or our Training You can find a form on the mem- You can find your dues balance FIRST AID: First Aid/CPR/ Journey Plumber. Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour bers only section of the website on the website or by calling the BBP class will be the second As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to relax the Training Center Training is also offered online under the “forms” tab on the left Union office. Remember that if Thursday of the month, from is open and slowly returning to normal operations. We will begin through the MUST website. Go hand side, or you can call the you are expelled from the UA that 5:00p-9:00p. The next classes will journey plumber upgrade classes as soon as we are able. Please call to www.mustonline.org. **Be Union office and we’ll mail or you are no longer eligible to at- be held on Thursday, August 13 Paul Baker at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 if you have any questions. sure to take the Construction email you some. Mail or fax the tend Local Union events, such as and Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. ASSE Backflow Repairer Certification - ** Prerequisite: Must Safety courses; not the General completed form along with verifi- meetings, picnics, awards ban- Due to the current indoor hold a current ASSE 5110 Backflow Tester Certification. Class begins Industry courses. cation that you received an un- quets and Christmas parties. social distancing restrictions, we 8/18/2020. Call Training Center for full schedule. Pre-pay by check It is each member’s indi- employment payment to TIC. If Jurisdiction: Remember to are unable to start open welding. only to hold your spot before the deadline 7/31/2020. vidual responsibility to keep all you prefer to email the forms, always call into the local you are Please contact Jeff or Nicole ASSE Backflow Tester Re-Certification exams are scheduled their Certifications current. please email them to Cami at traveling to. Don’t rely on any- to sign up for classes or if you quarterly. Please be sure to check your expiration date, it is now If the person you are trying to [email protected] and she will one else to call in for you. have questions. Call the training required that you complete your update class prior to your expira- reach at the Training Center is un- submit them to TIC. Contact Info: Please make office tion. For those who are eligible, please call the Training Center to available, please leave a message PAC Cards: Since the elimi- sure we have your updated con- @(616)837-0222 x16 (Jeff) / Nicole register and pre-pay by check only before the deadline September to ensure we can return your call. nation of prevailing wage, the tact information. Check your info @(616)837-0222 x30. 25, 2020. The next scheduled recertification class is October 27 & We attempt to return all messages race to the bottom on wages and on the website or by calling Cami Or via text Jeff (231)923-8140 / (Continued next column) by the end of the business day. benefits for publicly funded at the Union office. Nicole (231)206-4213. 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020 Local 636 Pipe Fitters, Steam Fitters, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Local 149

Pipe Fittters 636 Roofers & DETROIT – The Hall will be Re-Opening on July 13, 2020 to all Waterproofers foot traffic. Masks are REQUIRED. Dues payments or SUB transac- tions can still be done via email or by phone. SUB email is DETROIT – Main Office – [email protected]. Southeastern Lower Michigan – Pipefitters Local 636 would like to extend our deepest condo- Attention: Attention all lences to the family of Retiree Brother Russell Bohm who passed United Union of Roofers, away on July 8, 2020. Waterproofers and, Allied Work- The Leadership of Local 636 is doing their best to balance the ers Local 149 Detroit Members: concerns of our members in regards to their health with the concerns The negotiating committee has of the health of our Union, Trust Funds and Industry. We encourage reached a tentative agreement everyone to fill calls as we are receiving for jobs where all the OSHA with the SMRCA. The ratification regulations working safely are being followed. These jobs must be meeting will be held on Aug. 1, filled. If the hours are not worked by our members they will be worked 2020, at 10:00am, at the IBEW Hall, by Travelers, which doesn’t help our Union or our Trust Funds as 1358 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48226. the money is sent to the Traveler’s Home Local. The tentative agreement is In situations where a member doesn’t have COVID, isn’t caring as follows: 1 year contract with a for someone with COVID or eligible under any of the other relaxed $1.50 increase across the board rules of the State of MI regarding unemployment benefits; we ask MANUERVERING HIS John Deere loader through the narrow TCF headquarters site in Detroit is Erik Zone 2 $75 a day that you to take available work, and it is your choice if you do not, Key Jr. of Operating Engineers Local 324. Zone 3 $85 a day but please understand SUB benefits will not be paid in these in- Mileage 30 cents per mile stances where Traveler fitters are dispatched. Also it is your respon- Negotiated agreement will be ret- sibility as a member to report when you return to work not the roactive and become effective on Local 85 contractors. So please call the Hall and speak to the Business Agent July 1, 2020 on dispatch to report your return to work date. Regular Membership Meet- Plumbers & Steam Fitters CJ Harrison would like all our members to know that she is still ing: The next regular membership available by phone during these uncertain times, she is working from meeting is scheduled for Tues., home doing phone conferences which is still beneficial to all our Aug. 4, 2020 at 7 p.m. The next Ex- Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 members and their families. You can contact her @ 313-580-6887 ecutive Board meeting is scheduled SAGINAW – All Union Meetings are postponed until further The Retiree Association Meeting for the month of July and all for Tues., July 28, 2020 at 5 p.m. notice. Currently we have canceled July Meeting. We will make deci- Plumbers & other Retiree Meetings moving forward, have been cancelled until Condolences: It is with great sions on all future meetings as we get closer. further notice. The election has also been postponed until further sadness and heavy hearts that we Annual Local 85 Picnic 2020 is cancelled. Pipe Fitters notice. – President David Evans inform you of the passing of the Annual Local 85 Golf Outing 2020 is cancelled. Any member that is Retiring contact Benesys @ 248-813-9800 following Brother. Brother James We encourage members to do as much of their business as they for your Retirement paperwork or if you want to meet with the Fi- Grabowski, he was 62 years old can by phone, email and fax. We will adhere to social distancing Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 333 nancial Secretary Treasurer, please give him a 7 to 10 day notice so and a 41-year member. Brother st practices. SUB checks will continue to be mailed ONLY. We will be LANSING – With July 1 in that he can get all of your paperwork in order. Grabowski past on 6/24/2020. available by phone and email anytime for your convenience. Please the rear view mirror and auto New Quarterly ending September 30, 2020 UA Password is: ES- Follow us on Facebook for utilize the phone numbers and email addresses listed below. insurance renewals taking SENTIAL announcement updates: @ ALL NON-CRITICAL INTERACTIONS is cancelled until fur- place, we once again want to re- Dues: If you do not pay your Dues by the end of each quarter. United Union of Roofers, ther notice. Please utilize email and phone calls whenever possible. mind you that the Local 333 After 2 quarters go unpaid you will then be Expelled and have to be Waterproofers, and Allied Work- Below is a list of main contacts for the hall: Health Insurance does NOT in Re-Initiated and pay a $200 Re-Initiation fee. ers Local 149 Justin Pomerville, Business Manager (989) 799-5261 x 13 any way cover auto related Defined Contribution Pension Plan: For those members who Detroit Training Center In- [email protected] claims. use the Voice Response Unit, VRU to obtain balance information and formation Jamie Badour, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 15 It is imperative that you do transfers funds in your Defined Contribution Pension, the number The next term for all Detroit [email protected] NOT reduce your Auto Insur- has changed. The new number for the VRU is 877-410-9984. Plan Apprentices will be as follows: Tim Danielak, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 14 ance Health Care Coverage. If so, provider number is 7526. Apprentice 2 & Single Ply 1- [email protected] it will be at your own risk. Re- You can now login to your Defined Contribution account on the Monday, July 20 Clint Steele, Business Agent (231) 499-7330 publicans and Democrats who Local’s website. Just click on the “Defined Contribution login here Apprentice 1 & Single Ply 2- [email protected] supported and rushed the bill tab” and it will take you to the BeneSys login page. The Defined Tuesday, July 21 Bobby Anderson, Organizer (989) 799-5261 x 12 through should be ashamed. This Contribution website is www.yourplanaccess.com/benesys. All in- BUR 1 & Steep Slope 1- [email protected] was a gift to the Auto Insurance quiries. Wednesday July 22 Kristin Tuthill, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 11 Companies in an effort to simply Are you “Work Ready”? Have any of your safety modules ex- BUR 2 & Steep Slope 2- [email protected] get the liability off Auto Insur- pired? Is your Drug Test current? Check your report card at Thursday, July 23 Feather Reige, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 10 ance Carriers and on to Tradi- mustbsafe.org and if it is time for renewal call the Training Center Apprentice 7 & 8 Safety & [email protected] tional Health Care Insurance 248-585-0636 and they will register you. Be “ready” when the calls Health - Thursday, July 23 The next Northern Meeting is postponed until further notice. Plans. Local 333 Health and come in. Safety modules and drug tests are paid for by the Contrac- All classes begin at 6:30pm Please check the ualocal85.org or our Facebook page for the Welfare is doing well at this time tors Association. WHEN YOU STAY CURRENT WITH YOUR Journeyworkers upgrade most up-to-date information. but simply not in a position to ac- SAFETY MODULES, DRUG TEST AND FIRST AID, YOU WILL classes to improve your skills, The new website is up and running. Please check out cept the new risk. QUALIFY FOR FUTURE BONUS PAYMENT’S. your worth, and our Brotherhood/ www.ualocal85.org. Click on Local 85 Members to access members THE LOCAL 333 SCHOL- Financial Planning: Call Jason May at Morgan Stanley 248- Sisterhood is available at no cost only information. Login information is username: first initial with full ARSHIP APPLICATION PRO- 258-1750 for assistance and consultation relating to your Defined to all Detroit LU 149 members. last name. Password is 00 with your UA Card Number. If you should CESS FOR THE 2020-2021 Contribution Investments. He will help with a total financial plan if Dues must be current in or- have any difficulties logging in, please call Kristin or Feather at (989) SCHOOL YEAR WAS DELAYED requested. Services are paid for by the Defined Contribution Pen- der to enter the Training Center. 799-5261 ext. 11 or 10. ONE MONTH THIS YEAR DUE sion Fund. If you are interested in any The new Facebook page is live. If you are currently on the Local TO THE COVID 19 OUTBREAK. Recovery Support Group: Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support Recov- of these classes, contact Thomas Eighty-Five Facebook account, invites were sent to have you join APPLICATIONS WILL BE ery group for ongoing recovery from substance abuse and addiction Jaranowski at the Training Cen- the new site. UA Local 85 page is our public Facebook account. UA AVAILABLE MAY 1, 2020. THE meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm at the ter, 248-543-3847, or TJaranowski Local 85 Members Group is our new members only Facebook. On this DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS office of “Work Life Strategies” 26789 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3105, @DetroitRoofers.org to make ar- page, we will have important messages and reminders specific to our BEEN EXTENDED. APPLICA- Huntington Woods 48070. Call 248-545-8301 for details or any ques- rangements. membership. Please like both and let us know what you think. TIONS MUST BE POST- tions you may have. Reminder: Members please GOD BLESS ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE LABOR MOVE- MARKED BY JULY 28, 2020 Also, a Relations/Divorce Support Group meet on the second call the Hall when you see a roof- MENT! AND IN THE JACKSON OFFICE and fourth Thursday of the month at 6pm. ing project whether it is one of Training Center News: BY JULY 31, 2020. Worker Assistance Program: Work Life Strategies, LLC are our signatory companies or not. Congratulations: to our newest Journeymen Jared Gerring and MEMBERS MAY REQUEST available to our members and their families to provide personal coun- The Hall needs this information Bryan Rector. AN APPLICATION BY seling services and when needed, referral to other professionals. Call Members are reminded to JATC interviews will be held the middle of July for the purpose EMAILING JONI AT 248-545-8301 to talk to a counselor for issues relating to grief, alcohol call the Hall (313) 961-6093 to put of selecting a new class of apprentices. [email protected] OR and or drug addiction, bankruptcy, financial management, marital, their name on the out of work list. The UA Local 85 JATC also held interviews for a new Service CALLING 517-784-1106 EXT. #4 depression, legal and family counseling. Consultations with Work CLEARANCE CARDS: Are Instructor. Congratulations and welcome to Jason Boensch, I am cer- AND LEAVING A MESSAGE. Life Strategies are a service paid for by the Insurance Fund. Referrals you scheduled to go out of town tain you will be an asset to the Service Training Program. APPLICATIONS WILL ALSO BE to outside professionals, if needed, will be paid for according to the for work in another Local’s terri- SUB Fund: Print Unemployment Payment History located un- AVAILABLE AT ALL THREE OF- current health care plan benefits. tory? Clearance cards are needed derneath the Certification Tab when logged into your MiWAM ac- FICES WHEN OFFICES REOPEN. when you are sent out of town to count. Deadline for submittals is Noon on Thursday in order to re- LOCAL 333 PLUMBERS & work. Get a clearance card from ceive a check that Friday. Checks will be mailed out on Friday. No in PIPEFITTERS GOLF OUTING NACOSH launches drive the Hall and call the Local in that person pickups allowed. If a holiday falls on a Friday, checks will be HELD IN AUGUST IS CAN- area to avoid fines against you. issued on Thursday and deadline will be moved up to Wednesday by CELLED. to get anti-virus standard Retirees’ Association: If noon. If you’re interested in taking you are a retired 149 member and Where to submit documents: Address: UA Local Union 85 SUB, any classes please sign up are interested in joining the Roof- P.O. Box 6547, Saginaw, MI 48608 Fax: (989) 791-3468 Email: at www.ua333.org or call Trent or into economic aid bill ers & Waterproofers Local 149 [email protected] Diana at 517-323-0333. By Mark Gruenberg sonal protective equipment Retiree’s Association, contact Bus. SUB Application for Benefits: Must be on file in order to receive PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL PAI Staff Writer (PPE), such as N95 masks, pro- Mgr. Brian Gregg, 313-961-6093. SUB Check. Available at the Hall. CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, WASHINGTON (PAI) – tective gloves, respirators and MID-MICHIGAN AREA – 90 Day Rule: The weeks you are claiming must be submitted as of January 2019, all Braze and The National Council for Occu- hazmat suits. Clio Office: The next Mid-Michi- within 90 days of the first Monday following the week in which you Weld Certifications shall be up- pational Safety and Health The result has been hun- gan regular membership meeting are eligible to receive a State benefit per the Plan Documents. dated within 120 days of their ex- launched a major drive, com- dreds of dead first responders is scheduled for Tue, Oct 13, 2020 Taxes: There are no taxes taken out of SUB Fund Checks, how- piration date, or you will lose your plete with a riveting video to be among the 136,466 people the vi- at 6 p.m. at 810 Tacoma Ct. Clio ever they are taxable wages and you will receive a W-2 at the end of certifications. Check the date(s) attached to communications to rus has killed since the pandemic MI, 48420. the year. If you want taxes withheld from your SUB Fund Check, of your Certifications, if they lawmakers, to ensure a manda- was declared in the U.S. on Raise Notice: The Mid- please indicate the dollar amount for Federal and State on each SUB have expired please contact Diana tory anti-coronavirus safety and March 13. As of 12:30 am on July Michigan members have spoken submittal. at 517.323.0333. Though we send health standard is in the next 15, 3,431,574 million people have loud and clear by voting for pro- NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: out everyone’s continuities to be economic stimulus law. tested positive. Both figures are posal 1. $1.05 on the check, $0.40 Address & Phone Update: Please call the Union Hall to update renewed; between contractors, Their objective: To put around a quarter of the world’s to the Pension, and $0.40 to the any address or phone number changes at (989) 799-5261 ext. 10. changes in addresses and the enough pressure on GOP sena- total. More than 58,000 people Health & Welfare. Beneficiary Cards: Please call the Union Hall for any changes in Post Office, there is plenty of tors, notably ones who are vul- in the U.S. tested positive on Mid-Michigan Training beneficiary information at (989) 799-5261 ext. 10. room for error. Ultimately it is the nerable at the polls this fall, to July 14. Center Information. The Mid- Email Addresses: Please email [email protected] to update member’s responsibility to make defy both Majority Leader “Our message is clear: The Michigan Apprentices will be as email addresses. sure their certification(s) are cur- Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and next COVID stimulus bill must follows: Website Address: Please visit www.ualocal85.org. rent and updated. GOP President Donald Trump include protections of those es- Apprentice 1, thru 3- are on Insurance: When you are working out of another Local’s juris- Weld Test (Second Tuesday and force Trump’s Occupational sential workers,” NACOSH’s Mondays diction it may take up to 90 days for your Insurance and Pension to of the Month) Weld Test are Safety and Health Administra- Jessica Martinez explained. Apprentice 4, thru 8- are on be reciprocated back to Local 85, which may cause problems with scheduled each month. (Unless tion (OSHA) to write such a Their “lives…hang in the bal- Wednesdays your Health Insurance. ALWAYS SAVE YOUR CHECK STUBS and lack of participants) standard and enforce it, now. ance.” All classes begin at 6:00pm fax them in to the hall at 989-791-3468 with the local you are working If your Med-Gas Installer is The standard, in turn, On the state level, on Journeyworkers upgrade out of indicated. We will fax them down to BeneSys to keep your going to expire within the next few would force firms to protect their July 15, Virginia became the classes to improve your skills, your Insurance up to date. months please sign up on our workers against airborne viral first state to adopt its own worth, and our Brotherhood/Sister- RETIREE LUNCHEON: All retiree’s luncheons are postponed website to take the renewal class. transmissions, one of the most- emergency anti-coronavirus hood is available at no cost to all until further notice. Please check the ualocal85.org or Facebook for Med-Gas new certification: common ways the coronavirus standard, effective immedi- Mid-Michigan LU 149 members. all up to date information. Please sign up online on our spreads quickly. ately. Dues must be current in or- Remember you all are essential to me. website or contact the training Senators “have got to wake The overall stimulus bill der to enter the Training Center. Justin M. Pomerville center. up and realize people are dying,” would also extend temporary If you are interested in any Business Manager/Financial Secretary Local 333 would like to Postal Workers Vice President federal jobless benefits – the of these classes, contact Rick Local Union 85 thank the volunteers that came Debbie Szeredy told a July 14 $600 weekly checks – through Baird at the Training Center, 810- out and helped with the Adopt- zoom press conference. Jan. 31. They now are scheduled 687-1368, or rickbaird81@ “That would be a good thing for them to cut on my tombstone: A- Highway clean up past week- NACOSH and the Labor to end July 31, leaving millions gmail.com to make arrangements. Wherever she went, including here, it was against her better judg- end. And thank you to Todd Network for Sustainability put of people to face financial ruin When contractors call the Union ment.” Scarbrough, and Jordon Grove together the Fight For The Liv- without them. Hall for help, we need to know who is –Dorothy Parker (1893 - 1967) for coordinating the event. ing video featuring first re- “The bottom line is people available, and have an up to date You hard work is greatly appre- sponders – or, in some cases, really need to step up and put phone no. All Mid-Michigan Area “Every living thing is a sort of imperialist, seeking to transform ciated. their survivors – who had to pressure on the Senate,” said members who are out of work need as much as possible of its environment into itself.” We have long sleeve and battle the coronavirus pandemic Michael Leon Guerrero of the to call the Hall at (810) 687-1368 to –Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) short sleeve t-shirts available. while also battling a lack of per- Labor Network. be put on the out of work list. Local 357 July 24, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Michigan Painters District Council Glaziers & Masons rehab former Stroh’s HQ Glassworkers (Continued from Page 1) been moving scaffolding up and Painters DC 1M District Council 1M Glaziers & Glassworkers 357 down the exterior, removing and WARREN – Dear Members, WARREN – Our next regu- replacing brick, re-sealing the Business Manager: Robert As our great state of Michi- lar scheduled union meeting will masonry and performing general Gonzalez gan reopens and our Members be Monday August 3rd at 6pm. repairs. Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of return to work. Hopefully all 357 members, and Conceived as Prohibition every month at 6:30 p.m., with the Please use best your families had a terrific 4th of July began in 1920, the Stroh head- Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m. practices to stay holiday weekend. We had terrific quarters was originally built to Place: 14587 Barber Ave, Warren safe on the job. weather again for the holiday. house the brewer’s corporate of- MI 48088 & 419 S. Washington Wear your Unfortunately, brother Dan fices, leased space, and it in- Ave, Lansing MI 48933 masks, maintain Diehl passed away on May 26 in a cluded several floors for high-end social distanc- Local Union 312 fatal car accident. Dan was a mem- specialty retail. Stroh survived ing whenever Business Rep: Tim Schwerin ber of local 357 since 1999 and was the 12 years of Prohibition by sell- possible, wash Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of a father to three young girls. ing other products, like low-alco- your hands, every month at 6:30 p.m. Please keep Dan and his fam- hol “near-beer,” ginger ale and

ROBERT most of all use Place: 1473 N. 30thSt., Galesburg, ily in your thoughts and prayers. ice cream. MI 49053 GONZALEZ common sense He was our brother, and our friend. “The first decade of Prohibi- while on the job. Local Union 514 Mike Pheney is gathering dona- tion,” says Brewed in Detroit, Please take Business Rep: Scott Mikulen tions currently for Dan’s family. If “was a period of postwar boom care of yourself and each other. Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday you wish to contribute something and prosperity. Julius Stroh (the DC1M WEBSITE: of every month at 7:30 p.m. please get the money to Mike, or son of founder Bernard Stroh) www.iupatdc1michigan.org Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann you can send the money to the was determined not to lose out DC1M FACEBOOK: www. Arbor, MI. union hall, attention Dan Diehl, or completely. He had the 18-story facebook.com/iupat1m Web site: www.iupat- Don Stepp and we will get the Stroh Building at 28 West Adams DC 1M UNION CARDS* local514.org. money into Mikes hands. We are erected, a well-proportioned of- Any questions regarding a lost, going to take contributions thru to fice building that still stands....” damaged Union cards, or have Local Union 826 the Aug. 3 union meeting. The building was later dues inquiries or have not re- Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman The Governor has let con- crowned with a beer garden on ceived a card please contact the Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of struction resume. This being said the roof, which was converted DC1M offices at: every month at 5:30 p.m. please follow the specific guide- into two additional floors in the Warren Office: (586)552- Place: 3115 Joyce St. lines required on each project. It 1950s to increase leasable space. 4474 extension 100 Burton, MI 48529 will take some get used to, the Also at the top, an original Freeland Office: (989) 695- new ppe required, but it is neces- decorative cornice was removed 6888 Local Union 845 sary to keep each other safe, and in the 1960s, a fate which befell a SICKNESS and DEATH. It Business Rep – Fred Frederickson our families safe. number of in that ERECTED AT A COST OF $2.5 million in 1921 for the Stroh Co., with a heavy heart we announce Meeting date: 1st Thursday of Keep your working status cur- period by owners looking to the 250-foot-tall building in Detroit is now known as Grand Park that: every month at 7 p.m. rent; this helps protect your ben- modernize their buildings. The Centre. It’s exterior masonry is undergoing rehabilitation. Local 357 – Dan Diehl Place: 419 S. Washington Av- efits if you have a mailing address building was designed in the Chi- passed due to a car accident. enue, Lansing, MI 48933 and/or telephone number change, cago School architectural style Local 357 – Cody Strickland Local Union 1052 please notify the Union and Fund with a steel and concrete struc- Offices of the changes. has stage 4 esophageal cancer. Business Rep – Jake Fluty tural system that allowed for nu- Dues payments may be Local 312 retirees Mike Meeting date: The Fourth merous large windows. mailed to the Union Office at Goodwin and Hugh Burdette Wednesday of every month at A 10-story annex to the 14587 Barber Avenue, Warren, MI passed away. 6:30 p.m building was also added to the Please keep these brothers 48088. Make checks payable to: back in 1951 when Stroh sold the Place: 3115 Joyce St., Burton MI and their families in your DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M in care building to the Michigan Mutual thoughts and prayers. 48529 of Glassworkers #357. Insurance Co. Building. Stroh FTI OF THE GREAT LAKES When traveling to work out sold its tower to raise capital to MICHIGAN APPRENTICESHIP. Local Union 1803 of town, all members are reminded build a new bottle packaging The Apprenticeship School has Business Rep: Josh Ovalle that they must check in with the plant in Detroit. sent letters to all Apprentices re- Meeting date: 4th Tuesday of ev- local that you are working in as garding their schedule. ery month at 5:30 p.m. per the International Constitution Painter, Drywall Finisher and Place: 7677 Midland Road, and our local C.B.A. Glazier Apprentices: should you Freeland, MI 48623. The Fund Office address is have any questions, please con- Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint tact Director of Training Shawn Local Union 2352 Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI O’neill at (517)304-4425 or by email Business Rep: John Sape 48098-066; phone number: 248- [email protected]. Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of 641-4957; fax 248-813-9898. PAINTERS DISTRICT every month at 6:30 p.m. If you are in need of safety COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE Place: District Council 1M, 14587 modules, please contact your APP. Painters District Council 1M Barber Ave., Warren, MI. employer if you are employed or is pleased to announce its’ all new the union office @ 586-552-4478, if APP. Local Union 2353 you’re not. Any questions call the For IPHONE go to IOS store, Business Rep: Keith Anderson hall or call the Council @ 586-552- For ANDROID got to Google Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of 4474. Participation is very impor- Playstore. Search for “Painters every month at 6:30 p.m. tant to keep your union strong, and Allied Trades” download Place: District Council 1M, 14587 so try to make it to a meeting. APP Barber Ave, Warren, MI. –Business Rep- Don Stepp Username: your member id# Password: painters Local 591 With this APP you can ac- Sign, Pictorial & cess training classes, Local Union Display meeting times and dates, receive alerts, and communications from Sign Pictorial & Display 591 union issues, please call John your Union, etc. WARREN – The next Gen- Sape at 586-899-8082,or Keith GET INVOLVED AND PAR- eral Membership Meeting will be Anderson at 586-899-7958,your TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! held on Sep. 1,2020 at 6:30p.m. Business Representatives. OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO Trustees and union stewards Questions pertaining to Lo- WORK: To keep work placement meet at 6:20 p.m. cal 591 Pension Fund issues call efficient, please notify the office The August 4, 2020 meeting 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care when you are laid off or going has been cancelled as usual. issues call 248-358-3340 or 800-482- back to work. Anyone possessing a union 8736 which will then be answered Warren office# is 586-552-4474 or membership and willingly works at directly through fund office. Freeland office# is 810-232-0005. a nonunion shop doing union work OUT OF WORK: BACK TO New job starts should be re- can have charges preferred against WORK: procedure for out of and ported to the Union office. them under Sec. 16.4,and 19.8 of back to work: When laid off or Get involved. Work smart. the District Council By-laws. going back to work, call the of- Work safe. Any questions on local fice, 586-552-4474. 14 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 24, 2020 County. The park has easy access within portions of Lenawee, Jack- to Michigan’s signature Iron Belle son and Washtenaw counties, in Trail for biking and hiking, along an area known as the Irish Hills, Outdoors with opportunities for boating and which is home to 52 lakes and roll- fishing. Large oak, maple and pine ing topography. Activities here trees offer visitors shade on hot range from geocaching and metal Century celebration for 13 state parks summer days. detecting to boating, fishing and P.H. – swimming. By John Pepin Named for lumber baron Paul H. – Located Michigan Department Hoeft, who donated property to- in Clare County at the north end of Natural Resources ward creation of this Presque Isle of Budd Lake, this park offers 36 Like Band-Aid bandages, County recreation destination, wooded acres, with fishing, pad- Baby Ruth candy bars, the Na- this 304-acre park is heavily dling and opportunities for day tional Football League and the wooded and situated along the trips, near Harrison. This location psychiatrist Rorschack’s ink-blot Lake Huron shoreline. A picnic was the original site of the Wil- test, 13 of Michigan’s 103 state pavilion was built by the Civilian son Brothers Sawmill and Com- parks are this year turning 100 Conservation Corps during the pany Store, which thrived in the years old. 1930s. There are several trails here, late 1800s. It was 1920 – the simulta- including beach and hardwood for- William Mitchell State neous infancy and high water est trails that stretch for 1.5 miles Park – Situated between Lake benchmark year in development each, along with the Ocqueoc Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, this of Michigan’s state parks system Falls Bicentennial Pathway. 334-acre park in Wexford County – when these 13 state parks were Silver Lake State Park – At is popular as a camping, fishing and established within portions of as 2,936 acres, this is the largest of boating destination. A historic ca- many counties across the Lower those early state parks created a nal runs through the park and con- Peninsula. century ago. Located along the nects the two lakes. The Carl T. Counties where the parks Lake Michigan shore in Oceana Johnson Hunting and Fishing Cen- were set up included portions of County, Silver Lake State Park is ter and the Mitchell Heritage Na- Cheyboygan, Oceana, Ottawa, best known for extensive sand ture Trail are located within the park. Alcona, Presque Isle, Otsego, A BIRD’S EYE VIEW shows visitors enjoying the beach along Lake Michigan at Charles Mears State dunes that attract off-road vehicle – This 563- Clare, Grand Traverse, Charlevoix, riders to the park’s scramble area. acre park on Lake Charlevoix is Park in Oceana County. MDNR photos Wexford, Lenawee, Jackson and These are the only sand dunes home to a popular beach and an Washtenaw counties. the activities of the recently cre- of Indian River, along the south- 107-acre park in Alcona County open to off-road vehicle riders east interesting blend of gently rolling The previous year, ated state parks commission. east corner of 17,120-acre Burt is within walking distance of the of the Mississippi River. The park also terrain, cedar swamp and lowlands. Interlochen had become the first “There was appropriated the Lake in Cheboygan County. The resort town of Harrisville on the features camping and swimming. The park’s concession stand was state park in Michigan established sum of $150,000 for the years first portion of land to be set aside sandy shores of Lake Huron. Near – built during the 1930s by the Civil- under the auspices of the Michi- 1920 and 1921,” the newspaper for the park was purchased in the Sturgeon Point Lighthouse, Later renamed Keith J. Charters ian Conservation Corps. gan State Parks Commission. reported. “As a result of this ac- 1920, with more land acquired the park has a day-use and camp- Traverse City State Park, after the In its Aug. 21, 1920 article, It wouldn’t be until 1922, with tion, the State of Michigan is rap- through 1939 bringing the total ground area among a stand of conservationist, hunter and fish- The Times-Herald of Port Huron Brimley and Baraga, that the first idly acquiring a system of state size of the park to 406 acres. cedar and pine trees. erman who served on the Michi- said it didn’t have the space avail- mainland state parks would be parks which not only promise to Charles – – Lo- gan Natural Resources Commis- able “to even outline every im- created in the Upper Peninsula. A be comparable in size and beauty Located along the shores of Lake cated 6 miles north of Onaway sion from 1994 to 2010, this park portant feature in connection state park at Mackinac Island and and interest to those of any other Michigan in Oceana County, a along M-211, this park in Presque is located on a quarter mile of with the state park system. That Fort Michilimackinac had been state in the union, but will make harbor pier, paved campsites and Isle County is known for its rug- beach on . it will be of tremendous benefit created previously under another Michigan more than ever the a fine sand swimming beach greet ged and picturesque landscape The 47-acre park in Grand goes almost without saying.” governance. summer playground of the great visitors to this 50-acre state park along the shores of Black Lake. Traverse County was initially es- “Great growths of virgin pine “With Michigan’s then-bur- middle west.” in Pentwater. Namesake Mears At 158-acres, the park sports sand tablished on 16 acres of land, with and other woods will be kept in- geoning population and Henry By June 1921, 24 sites had was an early settler of Pentwater cobblestone beaches, unique rock additional property added in 1921 tact, so that in the years to come Ford’s development of affordable been acquired and improvements who built a sawmill, and a board- outcroppings and virgin white and 1939. the children of our children and automobiles, it didn’t take long begun on 17 of them. To make ing house and founded the pines. The park, located in an area Cedar Hill State Park – This of their children and those who before motorists began looking these sites easily accessible to Middlesex Brick & Title Co. His once frequented by Ojibwa Indi- southern Michigan park situated follow after may enjoy the se- for places to drive to for the en- tourists, most new state parks daughter would later donate land ans, was acquired from Presque on Wamplers Lake, 9 miles west cluded and inspiring wilderness joyment of leisure time and recre- were established either on or ad- for the park. Isle County and private donors. of Clinton, was later renamed for of their forefathers,” the newspa- ation,” said Ron Olson, chief of jacent to state trunk highways. – – state Sen. Walter J. Hayes after per said. the Michigan Department of “One hundred years later, we Situated between the beauty of This 62-acre park, home to sandy land was donated to the park hon- “They may take canoe trips Natural Resources Parks and Rec- want to acknowledge the contri- Lake Michigan to the west and beaches with beautiful views, is oring him. Today, the 78 acres at through the lakes and rivers, as reation Division. “With places butions establishment of these the Grand River on the north, this found south of Gaylord in Otsego W.J. are found the Indians did. They may use available to the public for this few early state parks had in creating a 48-acre beach state park in Ottawa the same trails, or they may go by and far between, the state parks lasting legacy for Michigan,” County offers scenic views of the automobile or train to escape the commission was working hard to Olson said. “From Burt Lake to lake and the Grand Haven pier and driving pace of city life to the tree establish new parks.” Grand Haven and Silver Lake, lighthouse. An initial 10 acres covered hills, the brooks, the rocky In many cases, lands were we’ve got a lot of reasons to com- from the estate of Stephen Mon- glens. There will be reforestation, donated to the cause – some with memorate this milestone.” roe was purchased by the city of too, in many places so that, a hun- parks already on them – or reverted Here is a closer look at each Grand Haven and offered to the dred years from now, thousands of to the state after taxes became de- of the 13 state parks established state for development of this park. acres will have been restored to linquent. In still other instances, in 1920. The Battle Creek Enquirer re- their natural state.” some tracts of land were purchased – ported the land was officially ac- For more information about outright for park development. Home to 2,000 feet of sandy cepted by the state conservation Michigan’s fabulous 103 state In August 1920, The Times- shoreline, fishing and boating, commission in June 1921. AN UNDATED historic postcard shows the beach and trailer park at parks, visit Michigan.gov/ Herald in Port Huron described this state park is situated south – This Grand Haven State Park in Ottawa County. StateParks.