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IBEW News Health Care Tax Delayed Last-minute reprieve sought by unions 3 Battling State, Judicial Onslaught Right-to-work on the march 4 Jack Moore Dies Dynamism, commitment remembered 5 Membership Privileges Wages, benefits, empowerment 6 Spotlighting Excellence Partnership reaps gains 7 Members as First Responders Quick thinking, training aid boy 8 Next Generation Partnership Tradecraft training in schools 8 Reversing Offshoring New York City Local Lights up Local jobs for local projects 20 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert In This Issue

North of 49° 9 Local 1212 renovated the historic Ed Sullivan Theater to bring back its original architecture and suit it up with a state-of-the-art sound system. Circuits 10 “ ight now it’s a pile of dust, but it’s going to in the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. But the look is Organizing Wire 11 be beautiful.” entirely new and reveals much of the original 12 That’s what Stephen Colbert told GQ BROADCASTING architecture. Local Lines Rlast August about the renovation of The Ed The 13-story historic landmark dates back to In Memoriam 17 Sullivan Theater, where he hosts “The Late Show FROM BROADWAY 1927 and was originally a Broadway theater. That with Stephen Colbert.” Thanks to the hard work of near-90-year-old design was what Colbert wanted to Editorials 18 New York Local 1212, he was right. uncover. So Local 1212, along with other trades, “A tremendous amount of work was done and Manager Ralph Avigliano. removed the post-Broadway layers, peeling off years Letters to the Editor 19 in a very short amount of time. I can’t tell you how When the first “The Late Show with Stephen of entertainment history. Colbert” aired on Sept. 8, viewers saw not just a new Who We Are 19 proud I am of our guys,” said Local 1212 Business While the architecture harkens back to days host but a new set complete with state-of-the-art gone by, the sound system is entirely new, along with technology. And it was all done in just over three other modern technological advances. The cutting months. edge set includes an all-digital projection mapping At its height, the renovation, which included system that plays in the newly uncovered dome, LED removing the previous set vacated in May by David lights covering one-third of the set and new seats. Letterman, employed close to 100 members, said “When you see this dome, and the architecture CBS Vice President Richard Hart. About 30 members of the old and the new technologies coming together work on the show as in-house technicians. to create this environment, you can see that it was an The newest incarnation of “The Late Show” broadcasts from the same space as its predecessor THE LATE SHOW continued on page 2

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incredible undertaking,” Avigliano said. “And the expertise of the IBEW is exactly what was needed to make it happen.” During the narrow timeframe between the final Letterman taping and Colbert’s debut, the crew had to essentially gut the old set and build a new one. They removed old sound baffling equipment and air ducts, and built and installed a new lighting grid, including a new wall monitor in the control room. They also designed and installed an elliptical lighting truss. And while all this was happen- ing, they were also ripping up three office floors in need of audio-visual capability.

“A tremendous amount of work was done and in a very short amount of time. I can’t tell you how proud I am of our guys.”

– New York Local 1212 Business Manager Ralph Avigliano

“There was a lot of dust,” said Tim Kennedy, technical manager for “The Late New York Local 1212 had only three months to remove the old Letterman set and build a new one in time for Colbert’s debut. Show.” “But we got it done. Kudos to the working men and women who pulled it off.”

Renovating the Past, Projecting the Future

The renovation of a theater that once hosted acts from the Beatles to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus led to interesting discoveries. Stained glass and “elephant columns” were discovered below the stage. The columns date to Sullivan’s insistence on a live elephant on stage, and the columns added necessary support. They also uncovered a dome complete with a chandelier, which itself was littered with old cigar stubs from its Among the updates to the theatre and production facility are a dome from the then-caretaker. Now this vaulted space is original architecture, right, and a new control room monitor wall, above. home to one of the most technologically innovative elements of the show. Made of “It’s a blank canvass that allows us A Collaborative Art Form plaster and steel with acoustic paneling to show off a new technology alongside Once the construction was done, responsible for the music mixing, both for strategically located throughout the the grandeur of the theater. And it’s Local 1212 worked alongside CBS’s con- the theater was handed over to Local 1212 the house band and feature bands, for space, the dome is approximately 5,600 something that was hidden during the struction crew, design companies and to get the cameras wired, the LED walls about 20 years. Despite his long experi- square feet and measures approximately Letterman years,” Kennedy said. other trades including IATSE and the Car- installed with proper feeds and the serv- ence, he’s still grateful for what he gets to 80 feet in diameter. The projection mapping is done in penters. Within their own ranks there was ers loaded. do, and of the people he gets to work with. Outfitted with LED lights, the dome is part through another new addition, an a collaboration on the production side as “It all gets done when you’ve got “It’s a collaborative art form,” Gold- now home to projection mapping. Each elliptical lighting truss with six projectors. well since Colbert brought most of his good people around you, supporting berg said. “It’s a very privileged situation night, as Local 1212 camera operators tape The shape was chosen to make sure the staff from his previous show with him. you,” Kennedy said. “I never really heard to be working on such a high profile proj- the show, they pan to the dome. Depend- projectors could hit their targets without Despite the small window of time and the someone say ‘no.’ The requests would ect with someone as talented as Stephen, ing on the night, viewers will see anything blocking views of the dome, including extent of the renovation, everything was come in and the next day they were done.” with such a talented crew of people. And from images of Colbert to spinning star from Colbert’s desk. ready for the debut. Local 1212 members take a great in such a legendary theater.” constellations reminiscent of a show from “It’s a unique design for TV and for “It’s been a long ride and I’m really deal of pride in the day-to-day level of A Local 1212 member since 1959, John New York’s Hayden Planetarium. here, and it works well,” Kennedy said. proud of what we pulled off,” Kennedy said. expertise. Harvey Goldberg has been Michaeljohn has been a cameraman for The Electrical Worker | February 2016 3

Congress delayed the worst effects of Obamacare’s Cadillac tax in a year-end budget compromise.

Photo used under a Creative Commons license from Flickr user Ron Cogswell. Cadillac Tax Gets Two-Year Delay in Last-Minute Budget Bill Other IBEW priorities see mixed results in $1.8 trillion package

year-end congressional compro- of those workers, many of whom are union disappointment with the inclusion of a mise postponed implementa- members, fell seriously ill as a result of repeal of the 40-year-old crude oil export tion of Obamacare’s so-called their time spent inhaling toxic substances ban, which the IBEW opposed, which A Cadillac tax for two years thanks in the wake of the attack. found its way into the final text thanks to a to a rare bipartisan push during negotia- Just as important to working people, concerted effort from Senate Majority tions for the budget and tax package however, were some of the items not Leader Mitch McConnell. passed and signed into law on Dec. 18. included in the nearly $2 trillion budget The repeal of the export ban could The reprieve, which delays collection and tax package. have a disastrous effect on American oil of the tax on high-cost health plans until 2020, was supported by a broad coalition ranging from unions—including the “Delaying the Cadillac tax IBEW—to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As written, the Cadillac tax is one of was an important victory … the funding and cost-control mechanisms for Obamacare, setting limits of $10,200 but it’s just the first step.” per individual and $27,500 per family on the costs of health care plans before –International President Lonnie R. Stephenson applying a 40 percent excise tax on benefits that exceed them. Two proposals aimed at labor failed refining, an industry that employs thou- Proponents, including the White to make it into either bill: one that sands of IBEW members. Minority Leader House, argued that limiting such high- attempted to roll back the National Labor Nancy Pelosi called the provision cost plans was the only effective way to Relations Board’s August decision impos- “immoral” and Democratic Whip Steny curb overuse of the health care system, ing new joint employer standards, and Hoyer said Democrats “ought to reject” but union families who have been sacri- another that attempted to undo a pro- the tax package, calling it “extraordinari- ficing wage increases in favor of better posed Department of Labor fiduciary rule ly irresponsible.” A mix of New York Local 1212 members, some veterans of CBS and David health care for years will be dispropor- that would require stricter standards for The spending portion of the deal Letterman and some from Colbert’s previous show, now work together to tionately affected. retirement plan investment advisors. also included a massive expansion of the produce the new Late Show. Members include John Michaeljohn, top, Wade “Delaying the Cadillac tax was an The joint employer ruling was partic- H-2B guest worker program, which allows Latz and Harvey Goldberg. important victory for our members,” said ularly important to temporary or fast food companies to import low-skill foreign International President Lonnie R. Ste- workers, who will be able to negotiate not workers for temporary or seasonal work in over 50 years. “Here I am, still playing with of working on such a high profile show, phenson, “but it’s just the first step. just with individual staffing agencies or agriculture, landscaping, restaurants and the other kids in the sandbox,” he said. isn’t lost on anyone. We’re going to continue to work toward franchise owners, but with much larger the travel industry, to name a few. The Michaeljohn came from Colbert’s “Some of us are second and third-gen- the elimination of this tax so our members corporate organizations like McDonald’s provision, sponsored by Maryland Demo- previous show, one of many that made eration IBEW broadcasting, and with CBS. can keep the benefits they’ve worked so or Amazon. crat Barbara Mikulski on behalf of her the transition. For him, it was easy. We’re just awed by it all,” Avigliano said. “I hard to earn.” A third proposal also failed to make it state’s seafood industry and opposed by “It’s worked especially well,” he remember watching the first Letterman Earlier in December, members of into either of the final bills that would have unions, would quadruple the number of said. “Everyone’s like old shoes. It’s very show. I worked in the videotape department the Senate showed overwhelming sup- spelled trouble for the massive Clean Lines visas for such workers in 2016. A recent comfortable.” then. Now as a business manager, it’s very port for a full repeal of the tax, but with a energy project on the verge of approval in Buzzfeed News investigation revealed The renovation was done as a Code exciting to see. It brought me back to the veto threat from the president, a two- the Midwest. The 700-mile high voltage the myriad problems with the program, of Excellence project, but as Avigliano early days. I have a lot of pride in watching year delay was the best outcome avail- transmission line aims to move abundant which kills American jobs and often leads noted, in broadcasting the code is par for this history and where we are today.” able to lawmakers. wind power on the Great Plains to major to the mistreatment of foreign workers the course. “We assume we’re the best in Jay Morgan, a monitor mixer, works Also making it into the spending bill population centers, creating many IBEW (link: bit.ly/GuestWorkers). the business and we live by that code, backstage. “There is a feeling I still get was a long-delayed permanent fix to jobs in the process. Nevertheless, both bills sailed and you can see it in the results.” every day, when the lights go out and I expand and fund aid for 9/11 first respond- As with any compromise, however, through Congress before lawmakers left Still, the grandeur of the space and hear the roar of the crowd. That’s it. It’s ers and construction workers who were not all news was good news when the town in December and President Obama the feats they achieved during the renova- on. You get that adrenaline rush, even among the early cleanup crews at ground final details of the deal became public. signed the two-part package into law tion, not to mention the daily excitement back here in the dark, you still get it.” z zero in lower Manhattan. A large number House Democratic leaders expressed before year’s end. z

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IBEW MEDIA WORLD 2016 Set to be a Pivotal Year in

In addition to your monthly Right-To-Work Battle issue of The Electrical Worker, check out the ight-to-work backers are eyeing 2016 as a critical year in their wealth of IBEW-related campaign to weaken the Ameri- information in cyberspace. Rcan trade union movement, and labor leaders across the country are gearing up for the fight. From the Supreme Court to state www.ibew.org legislatures—even down to county boards Visit the new IBEW of commissioners—anti-labor special website for union news interests are seeking to make right-to- and information, and to work the law of the land, undercutting read the Electrical unions and weakening the voice of hard-working middle class Americans. Worker online. “This right-to-work push isn’t about workers’ rights,” said IBEW International YouTube President Lonnie R. Stephenson. “It’s When a magnitude-7 about money, plain and simple. We’ve all earthquake ravaged the seen more and more profits going to CEOs and people at the top while working peo- Caribbean nation of Haiti, ple are being squeezed, and right-to-work IBEW was there, along only exists to widen that gap.” with a coalition of trade For now, there are 25 states that have unions and the Catholic enacted right-to-work laws, mostly in the Church, to help rebuild. 1940s and 1950s, but Indiana and Michigan YouTube.com/ in 2012 and Wisconsin just last year have Missouri labor activists protest during the successful fight against right-to-work in 2015.Photo courtesy The Labor Tribune. TheElectricalWorker brought supporters within just one state of the majority, a psychological barrier that compensation, and even weaker communi- A Complicated Battlefield Despite Ohio voters rejecting an anti-labor could give the right-to-work movement a ties with them. Statistics show working measure in 2011, it is unlikely Kasich would Vimeo momentum boost in the coming years. people in the 25 right-to-work states make Backers of right-to-work lost a key legisla- oppose the bill if it landed on his desk. The IBEW Currently, legislators in West Virgin- $5,971 less than workers in free bargaining tive fight last September when Missouri Ohio’s House Minority Leader Fred and Florida ia, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and New states when all other factors are removed. legislators failed to override a veto from Strahorn told reporters late last year, “I’m Power & Mexico are considering right-to-work laws, That works out to a 12.2 percent pay cut Gov. Jay Nixon. But Republicans in the really disappointed this kind of thing keeps Light have and local officials in Kentucky and Illinois whether you’re a union member or not. state house are trying again. During the coming back,” pledging Democrats would been committed to the are testing whether or not the rules can be pre-filing period at the end of 2015, at vehemently oppose the current effort. Code of Excellence for implemented on a county-by-county “This right-to- least five bills pertaining to right-to-work “So-called right-to-work legislation should years, and it’s paid off basis. In Virginia, already a right-to-work were submitted for consideration in the be called ‘right-to-work-for-less,’” he said, with improved safety and state, some Republicans are pushing even work push isn’t 2016 session, and another is expected “because it leads to lower wages, reduced further, attempting to enshrine the anti- that would put the issue up for a state- benefits and a less safe workplace.” industry recognition. union practices in the state’s constitution Still, the wealthy coalition of anti-la- https://vimeo.com/ibew. about workers’ wide referendum. and making repeal virtually impossible. “These guys have put right-to-work bor interests pouring money into right-to- rights. It’s about up for a vote nearly every year for as long work campaigns appears to have grown as I can remember,” said Rudy Chavez, impatient with the mixed success and HourPower Right-To-Work, Wrong for glacial nature of the legislative process. Oklahoma City, money, plain president of Kansas City, Mo., Local 124 Working People and IBEW political coordinator for the Over the last several years these groups, Okla., Local 1141 and simple.” notably Americans for Prosperity, the members state. “We beat them back on the veto Invented in the 1940s, the name “right-to- override last year, but they’re persistent.” Center for Individual Rights and the Amer- – International President donated their One company, Tamko Building Prod- ican Legislative Exchange Council, have work” was little more than a marketing trick. Lonnie R. Stephenson time and In any workplace, an employee has ucts in Joplin, Mo., just put $1 million into a undertaken a multi-pronged attack to expertise to freedom to choose whether to join a union. fund to attack the legislators who sided with reach their desired goals. Peppers But for non-members who work within a Compounding the inequality, people labor, and that’s only the start of the money Republican legislators in Virginia, Ranch, a community for union-represented collective bargaining in right-to-work states are 31 percent more that will flood into the state on behalf of big for example, are almost certain to add a neglected and abused unit, an “agency fee” is typically assessed likely to lack even basic health insurance, 13 business this year, Chavez says. constitutional amendment to the state’s children to create new that covers the costs of bargaining and percent more likely to live in poverty, and It’s much the same story in West 2016 ballot in November, essentially relationships, build trust grievance adjudication (lawyers, research- right-to-work states spend 31 percent less Virginia, Ohio, New Mexico and Ken- guaranteeing right-to-work’s status even and enjoy new ers, negotiators, etc). The agency fee omits per student on public education. In fact, 19 tucky, where anti-union legislators are if Democrats eventually capture the state- costs for the political activities of the union, of the 20 states that spend the least amount readying bills with varying degrees of house in Richmond. Never mind the fact, experiences. per student are right-to-work. said Fourth District International Repre- IBEWHourPower.com! which are included in normal membership support. In West Virginia, Democratic dues. Because the union is obligated to rep- “It’s easy to assume that these laws Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin would likely veto a sentative Neil Gray, that right-to-work has resent all workers in a unit, the Supreme only affect union members or union work- right-to-work bill, but Republican majori- been law in the state for nearly 70 years. ElectricTV Court held in 1988 that representation places,” Stephenson said, “but the truth ties in both the House and the Senate “It’s a shot at labor, and it’s an unneces- comes with a cost and that non-members is, strong unions advocating on behalf of believe they have the votes to override sary one,” he said. “They see the slightest The NECA/IBEW team is workers have ripple effects that raise the awakening in the state’s labor movement, lighting up the old blast can be required to pay their fair share. him. In Kentucky, newly-elected Gov. In right-to-work states, employees can standard of living for an entire state.” Matt Bevin made right-to-work a key and they’re determined to knock it down.” furnaces at Bethlehem Higher wages lead to higher state In Kentucky and Illinois, these Steel, once the second opt out of agency fees as well and still remain issue of his campaign, but faces a slim represented by the union, creating an eco- revenues, which allow increased spend- Democratic majority in the state House, groups have encouraged individual coun- largest producer of steel in nomic drain, or a “free-rider” problem. ing on things like education and infra- likely preventing its passage for now. ties to enact right-to-work laws at the the U.S., with over 400 Free-riders weaken unions and in some cas- structure. That’s even before accounting And in Ohio, where union member- local level in an attempt to circumvent the LED lights. ElectricTV.net! es create economic disincentives for union for the advocacy trade unions have ship tops the national average, Republi- state processes. That practice is under organizing in the first place. In Michigan always carried out on behalf of working cans expect to be able to push right-to- review by a federal court in Kentucky with alone, union membership fell nearly 8 per- people and the middle class, which have work through both chambers, but a decision expected soon, and a ruling cent in just the first year of right-to-work. played key roles in everything from civil Republican Gov. John Kasich, who is run- against unions could open the floodgates Weaker unions, of course, bring weak- rights to women’s suffrage to the creation ning for president, has said he would rath- to more counties implementing right-to- er workplace protections, weaker worker of basic workplace safety standards. er not have the distraction at the moment. work ordinances. A bill already filed in The Electrical Worker | February 2016 5 Remembering Former International

Missouri would allow the same thing important issues like right-to-work. In there if the court OKs it. states like Missouri, Kentucky, West Vir- Secretary “For now, we’re just waiting on the ginia, Ohio and Virginia, voters will have judge,” said Gene Holthouser, political the chance to elect candidates who are director for Louisville, Ky., Local 369, champions for ordinary working Ameri- Jack F. Moore which is a party to the lawsuit. “We’re cans and the middle class. hopeful that the ruling will go our way, but The billionaire industrialists even if it does, we’ll have another fight on Charles and David Koch, who were our hands next year to hang onto the state behind the most recent right-to-work “As International Secretary, Jack Moore presided House. These guys aren’t just going to effort in Missouri and the Friedrichs give up. They’re determined to get right- Supreme Court case, have pledged to over huge growth in the IBEW’s pension and COPE to-work passed one way or another and spend nearly $900 million to elect we’re doing our best to stay a step ahead.” pro-business, anti-union politicians at funds and raised its profile in national politics.” Also waiting on a judge—or nine of every level of government in the upcom- them to be precise—are public sector ing cycle, and they aren’t the only ones. – Eleventh District Vice President Curtis E. Henke unions, who are facing yet another front in Conservative casino mogul Sheldon the right-to-work battle, this one in the Adelson, who spent more than $150 million e regret to report that It was that generosity of spirit and form of the Supreme Court case Friedrichs in 2012, is expected to spend even more in International Secre- tenaciousness that led Pillard to vs. California Teachers’ Association. As we 2016. Worth nearly $30 billion, Adelson tary Emeritus Jack F. appoint Moore as International Secre- wrote last month (“The Right Asks the High announced after the last election that he WMoore died on Dec. 12 tary in 1985, replacing the retiring Court to Curb Unions,” Electrical Worker, was turning his attention to the right-to- at the age of 88. Ralph A. Leigon. January 2016), the anti-union plaintiffs work fight in the states and that he intend- Before retiring in 1997, he served After arriving in Washington, argued before the court that all governed to “double down” on his contributions two international presidents, as a Brother Moore set about building the ment employees, from schoolteachers to to curb unions in the coming years. member of the International Executive strength of the IBEW pension funds, police officers to public utility linemen, “The bottom line,” said Stephen- Council and as Eleventh District vice overseeing the growth of the Nation- should be subject to federal right-to-work son, “is that we’ve got our work cut out for president. Friends, colleagues and Former Secretary-Treasurer Jon Walters, al Electrical Benefit Fund from standards. A ruling against labor could us when it comes to right-to-work in 2016. admirers will remember him for his left, and International President Emeritus $1.8 billion when he arrived to affect millions of public employees, includ- Our opponents are well-funded and dynamism, his unwavering commit- Edwin D. Hill visited Moore, along with $6.38 billion at his retirement. The ing tens of thousands within the IBEW. determined and they think their money ment to the IBEW’s membership and former Secretary-Treasurers Jerry NEBF consistently ranked among the can drown out our voices. for the advances he made on behalf of O’Connor and Lindell Lee, at Moore’s top 25 percent of U.S. pension funds “It’s not enough that we’re right or the IBEW in national politics and in home last year. during his tenure. A Long Fight Ahead that we’re the ones sticking up for the ensuring the financial stability of the He was also known for his strong working men and women of this country,” union’s pension fund. support of investment in 100-percent-union construction proj- With a presidential election looming in he said. “We’ve got to do everything in “Brother Moore gave everything he had to the IBEW,” said ects that helped create jobs for active members while growing November and primary contests dominat- our power to make sure we preserve the International President Lonnie R. Stephenson. “His work on the fund for retirees. ing the news, 2016 promises to be a year fair wages and workplace safety that behalf of the members is still evident to this day, and we all owe Brother Moore was also heavily involved in growing the when the public is paying attention to come with a union card.” z him and his family a tremendous amount of gratitude.” IBEW’s influence in national politics. As secretary-treasurer of The Nixa, Missouri, native joined Springfield Local 453 in the IBEW’s Committee on Political Education, he understood the September 1948 soon after serving two years in the U.S. Navy importance of political involvement and stressed it to the mem- during the waning days of World War II. After a short recall to bership at every opportunity. service from 1950 to 1951, he worked as a journeyman wireman During his tenure, the IBEW-COPE fund grew fourfold to from 1951 to 1958. more than $3 million in voluntary contributions, ranking it regu- During those years, Brother Moore was elected to his local’s larly in the top five political action committees in the U.S. and executive board and to the offices of vice president and president. earning him influential roles as both a trustee and as a rules In 1958, he was elected Local 453’s business manager, a position committee member at the Democratic National Committee. he would hold for the better part of the next two decades. Another project undertaken during his tenure was the “He started out with a small local union in Springfield and expansion and modernization of the IBEW International ended up with the biggest local in the state, something over Office’s record-keeping and administrative operations, 5,000 members,” recalled close friend and retired International enabling the international to better service its local unions Representative Danny D. Melloway. “He was an organizer, a and individual members. member’s man.” “There wasn’t a guy before or after Jack Moore that loved Moore found time to be involved all over the state of the IBEW any more than he did,” Henke said. “Everybody that Missouri and at the international level as well. He served as Jack ever met, he just touched them. In fact, his daughter told me president of the Springfield Labor Council for 20 years, presi- just the other day, ‘One thing about my dad, everybody he dent of the Missouri State Electrical Workers for 16, and as a worked with, he loved.’” panel member and co-chairman of the IBEW’s Council on It was a trait that would serve him well until his retirement Industrial Relations. in April 1997 after nearly 50 years of service to the Brotherhood. From 1966 to 1976, Moore also served as a member of the And it would continue to serve him throughout the rest of his life. International Executive Council. “We talked every month,” Melloway said. “But it wasn’t But it was his civic and political activities that helped just me. It was everybody. Jack made friends wherever he Moore leave a lasting impact across the state of Missouri. “He went, and he hung onto them. He was one of the finest leaders served on just about every board you could imagine,” Melloway I ever knew.” said, listing airport boards, political groups and charitable caus- Former International President Edwin D. Hill, who succeed- es like the United Way and March of Dimes. “Jack had so much ed Moore as international secretary in 1997, wrote, “We lost energy, and everywhere he went, people recognized him.” another giant in the IBEW… I am forever grateful for having his In 1976, then-International President Charles Pillard friendship and advice for so many years.” appointed Moore international vice president for the Eleventh Brother Moore is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, District, a position he would be elected to in 1978 and 1982. It Betty, and by his son, Tom, and daughters Deborah Mills and was during this time that he helped lead a successful campaign Marilyn Simpson and their spouses. Tom and son-in-law Mike to defeat Missouri’s right-to-work amendment in 1978. Mills are both members of Local 453. He and Betty were the “When I became vice president, he reached out to me, proud grandparents of eight and great-grandparents of 11. mentored me,” said current Eleventh District Vice President Cur- On behalf of the entire IBEW membership and staff, the offi- tis E. Henke. “I could always go to him and he’d have good sound cers extend our heartfelt condolences to Brother Moore’s family advice for me.” and friends. z

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t’s not every day that AFL-CIO Secre- couver, British Columbia. tary-Treasurer Liz Shuler and House Not only was she able to get off wel- Speaker Paul Ryan agree. But both fare and support herself and her son, she Ihave spoken recently about the impor- excelled as a winder. Kienleitner was the tance of work-family balance. What only Sec- first woman to earn a double Red Seal cer- retary-Treasurer Shuler understands howev- tification as a motor winder in Canada. The er, is that unions are among the best places Red Seal is a certification that allows the to actually get that, along with higher pay holder to work throughout the provinces. and a host of other benefits. When Kienleitner first started out In his new high-level job, Ryan is in a about 30 years ago, she encountered sex- position to dictate the terms and condi- ism on the job. But she also received sup- tions of his day-to-day duties. In fact, he port from others. demanded that he be required to travel “I would not have made it through less and have time to spend with this fam- my apprenticeship if it wasn’t for my ily. “I cannot, and I will not, give up my brothers,” said Kienleitner. “That I know.” family time,” he said. Carrillo and Kienleitner both said But most rank-and-file working peo- they received support and encourage- ple do not have this ability. As Shuler said ment from supportive business managers in an op-ed for the New Republic, “Even and others in leadership. Now they are as we celebrate the advancement of wom- taking on leadership roles and helping en in the workforce, the harsh reality is newer members thrive. that too many of us continue to struggle “Young women are realizing that the when we shouldn’t have to. … Women trades are an intelligent choice,” Kienleit- have a greater share of responsibility at ner said. home but, if we don’t have the benefit of a union, are unlikely to have earned sick leave or paid family leave.” Empowering Women The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently issued a paper on just The union wage advantage benefits These numbers paint a picture in which how much better union women have it all women, with an average increase women are better off and in measurable compared to nonunion women. In all of 31 percent. For African-American ways. What they don’t get at is some- states and in all major occupations, union women, it rises to 34 percent. For thing Lorretta Johnson of the American women fare better. Hispanic women, it jumps to Federation of Teachers said in an op-ed “This research shows that it pays to 42 percent. for Ebony: “Yes, it [a pay raise] helped be in a union, especially if you are a wom- me provide for my family, but it also an,” said Institute President Heidi Hartman. helped me realize my own power, as a “Not only do union women experience a The Institute researchers also person of color, as a woman and, yes, as much narrower gender wage gap with men looked at the effects of right-to-work laws. a trade unionist.” than women overall, they also earn hun- Not surprisingly, the share of union wom- Hammond, Carrillo and Kienleitner dreds of dollars more per week than non- en is higher in states without such laws. share this sentiment. union women, with greater access to critical Women in unions are more likely to “I didn’t know I was capable of all benefits that can ensure their long-term participate in a pension plan and receive that I’m doing,” said Carrillo, who is on financial security and well-being.” health benefits through their employer. the national advisory council for RENEW, Considering the intractability of the For women of color, the difference in an initiative to engage the next genera- gender pay gap, this is something women income and benefits is even more signifi- tion of IBEW members, representing the can do now to improve their situation. The cant. While the union wage advantage for Bargaining for munity engagement. “As such, many of Ninth District. “It gave me the confidence Institute estimated women won’t achieve all women is an increase of 31 percent, for our locals are taking a look at their policies to do so much.” pay equity with men until 2059. African-American women it’s 34 percent. Work-Life Balance and how they impact their members.” Carrillo is also an organizing steward The Institute also recently found that For Hispanic women, it jumps to 42 per- Williams also said that a number of and active in local politics, including a suc- the gender pay gap is smaller for women in cent. African-American and Hispanic Both the Institute and the Center for Eco- locals have started offering childcare pro- cessful campaign to prevent the Fresno unions than it is for their nonunion coun- union women are also more likely to have nomic and Policy Research have reported grams during union meetings. sanitation system from being privatized. terparts. For all women, the gap calculates health care coverage and pensions. that women’s share of union membership In addition, the transparency in wag- “No one thought we would win,” to women earning 78 cents for every dollar “It makes my life less stressful and is on the rise, and they are expected to be es that unions provide likely helps to allevi- Carrillo said. “But we did. We worked with made by men. For women in unions, the happier. I can go to the doctor and not more than half the union workforce by ate pay discrimination. Many people work- other locals and saved 100 working peo- gap shrinks to 89. And more money means worry about a huge co-pay,” said Geor- 2025. This may explain some recent trends ing in nonunion jobs are discouraged if not ple from reduced pay and job insecurity.” more financial security. gette Carrillo, a customer service repre- in family-friendly issues being champi- blatantly disallowed from discussing issues Support from leadership is one of “I have a lifestyle that my friends sentative for PG&E and member of Vacav- oned by labor unions and workers’ rights like salary, exacerbating any pay disparity. four elements that Williams says is need- who aren’t in unions do not,” said Donna ille, Calif., Local 1245. groups like paid sick days and leave. An increasing number of union contracts ed to get more women in leadership posi- Hammond, business representative at With the average woman losing California has offered paid leave have nondiscrimination clauses included. tions. The others are women’s commit- Portland, Ore., Local 48. “And they are $530,000 over the course of her lifetime to since 2004. The state reported that, along The statistics cited in the reports tees, conferences and mentoring. glad I have a union job so I can provide a the gender pay gap, union membership with there being no harm to businesses, from the Institute and the Center apply to “We need women talking to women, cushion. Basically, I’m the safety net.” can be the difference between living above there has been a 411 percent increase in the current American workforce, but the and it needs to be diverse so they know the The difference in pay can even be or below the poverty line. For college-edu- men taking advantage of the benefit. On benefits of union membership for women union is open to everyone,” Hammond said. enough to cover the costs of childcare, cated women, the loss jumps to $800,000. the East Coast, members of the District of are felt among our Canadian sisters as well. With women becoming the majority and considering how exorbitant the price And that’s assuming she can find a job. Columbia city council recently introduced When Kelly Kienleitner decided to of union members in the next 10 years, it tag can be, that is anything but Carrillo has a bachelor’s degree in legislation to give residents 16 weeks of switch careers, she knew that as a single pays to empower them and encourage insubstantial. human resources and initially couldn’t paid leave, which would be the most gen- mom her salary would have to be large their leadership. When unions are strong, When looking at the union advan- find work when she graduated. When she erous in the nation. enough to provide for her and her son. So everyone does well. tage by occupation, the largest difference finally did, it paid poorly and came with “Issues like paid leave, discrimina- she looked at the building trades. “I don’t just want good wages and was found in the “natural resources, con- mediocre benefits. tion and childcare benefits aren’t just “Money may not buy happiness, but benefits for me, I want them for every- struction and maintenance” category— “They kept saying we’d get a raise, ‘women’s issues,’ they’re human rights it can buy you freedom from worry,” said one,” Carrillo said. union women make almost double what but we never did,” Carrillo said. “Now, and working family issues,” said Carolyn J. Kienleitner, now chief instructor for the The Institute report can be found at nonunion women do. with the union, we always get raises.” Williams, IBEW’s director of civic and com- Electrical Joint Training Committee in Van- http://bit.ly/womenandunions. z The Electrical Worker | February 2016 7 Democrats Pull Presidential Debate from Station Over Labor Dispute

roduction workers at New Hamp- shire’s only major statewide television station gained a powerful Pset of allies in their contract fight last December when the Democratic National Committee decided to pull ABC-affiliate WMUR’s co-sponsorship of a key Democratic primary debate. International President Lonnie R. Stephenson praised the DNC’s decision, saying, “The right to collectively bargain has been a key part of every Democratic Party platform for more than a half a century. WMUR management’s refusal to meet in good faith with its employees stands in gross violation of that princi- ple, so I’m pleased that DNC chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and N.H. Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley have taken this step.” The move came in support of 22 of Members of Local 1228 picket outside the Manchester, N.H., studios of WMUR in December. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders met with them on the station’s directors and production his way into the station. assistants organized last April by Boston Local 1228 who have been unable to O’Malley, but only the New Hampshire identified open issues and no bargaining “What the DNC did by pulling the $40 million in advertising revenue from negotiate a first contract. Union Leader newspaper and St. Anselm proposals or responses to union propos- debate,” said Fischer, “was to add thou- candidates and affiliated organizations A week before the Dec. 11 deci- College were co-sponsors. WMUR on-air als were addressed. Half of the members sands of people who are now watching thanks to its status as the state’s only sion, the DNC warned the station that talent were not allowed to participate as of the unit already have Hearst pensions, this, and we hope the public attention television network. its sponsorship of the Dec. 19 debate planned, nor did the broadcast feature but the company is seeking to take away will force WMUR to do the right thing for “We hope the candidates will keep could be in jeopardy following manage- any of the station’s branding. those pensions and replace them with a their employees.” the pressure on and that WMUR will use ment’s months-long refusal to schedule In a bargaining meeting the week cheap substitute that would mean losing Scheduled for Feb. 9, the New some of these election year profits to treat negotiations over adding newly-orga- after the debate, WMUR management met hundreds of thousands of dollars in their Hampshire presidential primary is expect- their people fairly,” Stephenson said. z nized employees to the company’s pen- with Local 1228, but the company merely retirement future. ed to bring WMUR a windfall of more than sion plan. Jeff Bartlett, president and general manager of the Hearst-owned WMUR, received letters in the run-up to the pre-Christmas debate from Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton Code of Excellence Gets the and Bernie Sanders urging him to settle his station’s dispute with its employees. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, who is also running for presi- Spotlight in the Sunshine State dent, went further, urging his Demo- cratic opponents to pull their campaign he dark days are over in the Sunshine State ing and mentoring members. ads from WMUR’s air until the dispute and it’s thanks to the Code of Excellence. There is also a focus on public image, teaching was settled. Poor working conditions and members the importance of professionalism on Local 1228 Business Manager Tstrained relationships had become the public perception. Fletcher Fischer expressed gratitude for norm for the IBEW and Florida Power and Light and “It’s a cultural change,” said Line Specialist the support from the IBEW, DNC and the things needed to change. Once the code was imple- Laquanta Ransom, who is also a trainer. “If the candidates themselves, but he said he mented, that is exactly what happened. What’s company looks good, we look good, and if every- wished the situation hadn’t needed to more, they improved to the point of FPL becoming one gets on board [with the code], we’ll be a flaw- escalate as far as it has. an award-winning company. less company.” “We’re disappointed the station “There isn’t a speech I give where I don’t uti- “It’s all about having guys come out and work turned this into a national story when lize you as a poster child for how well the code their eight, do the right thing, and go home to their they could have simply moved the people works,” said International President Lonnie R. Ste- family safe and sound,” said Clifford Harris, a line- into the Hearst pension to start with,” he phenson to FPL employees at an event in November man with Miami Local 359 and trainer with Ransom. said. “It could have been a lot easier on to celebrate its successful implementation. “It’s a big step in the right direction.” everyone involved if they’d simply treated The event also served as a rollout of a new Florida Power and Light, one of the first utilities to implement With the code in place, the grievance backlog their employees fairly.” emblem that will be affixed to all hardhats and the Code of Excellence, recently won an award for its service dropped and OSHA reportable accidents fell by 50 In a joint statement with N.H. Demo- trucks in the fleet. reliability rating. Pictured are International President Lonnie percent. cratic Party Chair Buckley, the DNC’s Was- “I’ve been highly pleased with the results and R. Stephenson, left, and FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy. “I’ve been here for a while and it’s a better serman Schultz expressed regret that I know my counterparts at Florida Power and Light place to work now,” said Ft. Pierce Local 627 Busi- WMUR was unwilling to move ahead with feel the same way,” Stephenson said. ness Manager Mark McNichol. “I think the code is part of that.” scheduling negotiations with the produc- The code has been in place since 2011 when it was adopted by the 11 local unions In fact, FPL improved so much the company won an award for its service reliability, tion department employees. of System Council U-04 with members employed by FPL. Sarasota Local 820 Business which exceeded 99.98 percent in 2014. FPL was evaluated in a number of categories, “It is the right to organize that made Manager Bob Porter said a lot of members have embraced it. “It’s helped with safety and including storm responsiveness, technology and innovation. it possible for the middle class in America with settling things on the ground.” “We’re really proud of what we’ve accomplished here,” said Utility Depart- to grow over the past century, and it is as Prior to the code, there were dragged-out contract negotiations, over 1,500 griev- ment Director Jim Hunter. “This is one of the best safety records in the history of important today as it has ever been to ances and deteriorating job safety. Things needed to change, so IBEW took the lead the company.” keep our economic growth as a nation and initiated the utility Code of Excellence. It worked. And once FPL management saw Porter also said he is glad to see that FPL has recognized the code’s effectiveness. moving forward,” she said. the results, they agreed to code-related training during working hours. “They see the difference and they’re very happy to have the best workforce they can.” The nationally televised Democratic The code training emphasizes safety and professionalism as well as using the tools “It represents the best of what our company and the IBEW have to offer,” said FPL debate featured Clinton, Sanders and of the union to deal with any issues. Each local has an excellence steward dedicated to President and CEO Eric Silagy. “Providing the highest quality, on-time service possible, the code who serves as a liaison between members and management while also coach- and importantly, doing it safely every single day.” z

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oshua Crites said he was thinking ing lunch brought back wet towels to cool about his own family when he admin- the boy off. Darquenne helped keep onlook- istered first aid to a 3-year-old boy ers a safe distance away and directed emer- Jsuffering a seizure last summer. gency workers to the boy after they arrived. “I held the kid all the way through “When we got him in the shade, you it,” said Crites, a member of Oak Ridge, could tell he wasn’t as bad as we first Tenn., Local 270. “My son is 3 years old thought he was,” Taylor said. “He started and it kind of hit home. We kept telling calming down and cooling off. He seized him he was going to be OK.” the whole time we were there. It just The actions of Crites and fellow slowed down. I think we all had a little bit Local 270 members Chris Farrar and of a sigh of relief that it was coming down Dusty Taylor along with Atlanta Local 613 and not elevating and becoming worse.” member Sylvan Darquenne stabilized the Crites estimated the entire incident boy’s condition after he went into convul- took about eight minutes. He along with sions because of a spike in his fever. The Farrar, Taylor and Darquenne all returned incident occurred when the men were to work when paramedics arrived. They

working as subcontractors at the Tennes- learned a couple days later the boy was Photo provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority doing fine and doctors didn’t expect any see Valley Authority-owned Kingston Oak Ridge, Tenn., Local 270 members Joshua Crites, left, and Chris Farrar, second from left, were two of the four IBEW members (Tenn.) fossil plant last August. long-term repercussions. It turns out who came to the aid of a young boy suffering a seizure near the Kingston (Tenn.) fossil plant last summer. Also pictured “Because of the training we received Crites’ wife is a high school classmate of are pipefitters union members Jesse Hardt, Westley Lester and Maurice Johnson, who also assisted during the incident. through the IBEW, we were able to do some- the boy’s mother and a Facebook friend. thing and help the kid out,” Farrar said. “He made a full recovery,” Crites The four had finished lunch at a food said. “He’s a regular 3-year-old now.” the fly ash, the residue that is generated which was how Local 270 Business Man- “They haven’t been around that long, but truck near the plant and were getting ready The four IBEW members were a little by coal combustion, said Crites, who was ager Arlen Day found out about the inci- they’re really representing the IBEW well. to return to work when a woman approached late in returning to work at the Kingston the crew’s foreman. dent. Crites, Farrar and Taylor never said a We’re fortunate we’ve got so many like asking for help. She had been watching the plant, where they were cleaning out old The IBEW and pipefitter union work- word about it to him, he said. them, that do the right thing when they child while his mother stopped in a nearby electrodes and installing new ones into ers were recognized in a TVA newsletter, “They’re fine young men,” Day said. get in the real world.” z Walgreens to pick up her son’s prescription to treat flu-like symptoms. Crites ran to the store to find the mother while Farrar, Taylor and Darquenne Training the Next Generation: followed the woman to her car to assist with the child. Farrar noticed the boy had swallowed his tongue and pulled it out to Ohio Locals Partnering with Area allow him to breathe. Taylor called 911. Crites had the mother paged by store workers. He escorted her to the car, where she took Taylor’s phone and spoke High Schools for Apprenticeships to the dispatcher. “The kid was burning up,” Crites said. tephen Lipster, training director Lipster says that their student part- “We found out later that was why he had for Columbus, Ohio, Local 683, ner program has been running for 14 the seizure. He had just gotten too hot. “ knows all about the aging of the years, and that 40 percent of their current Crites got the boy out of his car seat IBEW’s construction workforce, apprentices are former student partners. and laid him on his side, something he S but he’s not worried. Lipster is working “This pipeline has allowed us to learned in first aid training during his Local with the next generation, and he’s seeing shut down what once were nonunion hir- 270 apprenticeship. Young seizure victims promising results. ing halls,” Lipster said of other training often are held closely by adults, which can In the next 12 years, 25 to 30 percent programs. “It has provided my union and lead to injury and swallowing of the tongue. of the industry’s wiremen are expected to employers with a quality supply chain of Instead, first-aid responders should make retire, says Lipster. Considering that it great entry-level workers. And these are sure the victim can breathe properly, gently takes five years to train a new person, workers who become leaders beyond lay him onto the ground and allow the sei- these numbers can be alarming. But apprenticeship.” zure to run its course, Crites said. every fall and spring, Lipster sees new Considering the level of engage- Three pipefitters who also were hav- faces interested in the electrical trades. ment the students get by hands-on train- “At times it scares me,” says Lipster ing, it’s not hard to see why the programs of the number of people leaving the field. are so successful. Students get acquaint- Go “But school partnerships go a long way to ed with the field and to see if it’s a good Green meeting the needs of the industry. It’s a fit. When it is, they can then begin explor- Get your proven pathway.” ing it more in-depth, all the while earning ELECTRICAL Those school partnerships involve credit. the new electrical trades program at the Electrical trades programs like the one at South-Western Career Academy in “This is a good program. We can WORKER delivered South-Western Career Academy in Grove Ohio are training the next generation of electricians. look at performance on the job and get a each month via email. City, Ohio. The program, along with oth- better idea than we could from just an ers in the Columbus area, trains high school juniors and seniors for a career in the elec- interview,” Lipster said. “They may not know what an electrician does before coming in, It’s convenient & helps cut trical trades. Lipster says Ohio still has a very strong vocational school system, now but they do when they leave.” down on paper waste. Go to known as “career-tech.” In addition to the semester-based classes, qualifying students may also partici- www.ibew.org/gogreen Together with Fourth District Vice President Kenneth Cooper, Electrical Training Alli- pate in paid internships between their junior and senior years. During their senior year and sign up today! ance Executive Director Todd Stafford and the National Electrical Contractors Association they take more advanced classes. Eastern Region Executive Director Richard Parenti, Local 683 is piloting an initiative that In an article for This Week Community News, Kevin Rankin, an instructor at the uses the first year Electrical Training Alliance curriculum at the junior and senior high Electrical Trades Center, said that they are also finalizing plans to offer students an school level. Graduates from the South-Western program who are successful enrolling in opportunity to spend time at companies in the electrical-trade industry during their the construction wireman program or the inside apprenticeship will be granted credit for senior year. Scan with a their first year of apprenticeship curriculum. This credit also translates to 11 semester "Our plan is to offer a direct pathway for careers in the electrical industry," QR reader hours of community college credit through Columbus State Community College. Rankin said. z

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AU NORD DU 49° PARALLÈLE NORTHNORTH OFOF 49°49° | AU NORD DU 49° PARALLÈLE Young IBEW Volunteers a Force in Election

anadian Prime Minister Justin Fredericton, New Trudeau’s October election was Brunswick, Local 37 a resounding rejection of the Business Representative previous government’s hostility Greg Wright volunteered C for Liberal Party candidate toward working families and organized labour was a foundation of that victory. Karen Ludwig’s successful A key component of the of the IBEW’s campaign to oust a strategy was mobilizing young members. conservative MP in They answered the call, said Matt Way- rural New Brunswick. land, First District political strategist. “We had young members and their families knocking on doors across Cana- da and I think our impact on the election was very large,” Wayland said. port and no one does that The young IBEW member with the in Canada,” Wright said. most at stake in the election was Winni- For Wayland, the 2015 peg, Manitoba, Local 2085 member Daniel election was the culmina- Blaikie. The 31-year old journeyman inside tion of years of work and an wireman ran for Parliament and won by 61 indication of how much is votes out of 43,000 in a four-way election, left to do. the closest election in the country. “The First District Gen committee, along with his Local NDP was second behind the Conserva- one else has.” political program is only four years old. Union Political Action Committee helped tives. Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party was After his training, Wright said he We have been doing political training over organize support for a Liberal Party candi- in distant third position. called Ludwig’s office to volunteer and a few years with a modest goal of just date in his rural riding about an hour east “[My riding] has been very conser- went door knocking with the candidate. showing we can make a difference,” he of the Maine border. vative for years,” Wright said. “I support- Wright also said he was very active said. “Our hope is that this will be a gen- Wright’s backing of the Liberal party ed the [Liberal candidate] Karen Ludwig on social media, promoting Ludwig and erational change and political engage- candidate was not a given. The Canadian because she is part of the community, the Liberal Party in a way that may be ment becomes second nature, a part of Labour Congress helped found the NDP, labour friendly and she did the work walk- more familiar to Americans. your apprenticeship, and after that, a part and when Harper called the election, the ing the district, talking to voters, that no “I went very public about my sup- of being a member.” z He becomes the only IBEW member of Parliament, taking the seat away from the Conservative Party and represents one of the only seat pickups for the New Democratic Party on an otherwise rough Les jeunes bénévoles de la FIOE night. The NDP lost more than half of its seats in Parliament and fell to third party. The sitting Conservative Party did worse, prêtent une force à l’élection losing 67 seats. Most IBEW volunteers, first-time and veteran, got involved supporting a candi- ’élection d’octobre dernier du pre- sièges au parlement et s’est retrouvé en tions, et de mettre notre attention sur les à parler aux électeurs ce que personne date rather than becoming one. Canadian mier ministre canadien Justin troisième place. Le parti conservateur qui endroits où il était possible d’éliminer un d’autre n’a fait, » dit Wright. election laws limit how directly involved Trudeau représentait un rejet reten- était au pouvoir a fait pire avec une perte député conservateur, » dit Wayland. Après sa formation, Wright a appelé the IBEW can be in supporting candidates. tissent du gouvernement précé- de 67 sièges. Partout où on allait, on avait de 10 à 30 le bureau où travaille Ludwig pour se por- “The IBEW is, and has to be, strictly L dent qui a fait preuve d’hostilité à l’égard La plupart des bénévoles de la FIOE, bénévoles. C’était un bon nombre. » ter bénévole et il est allé faire du porte-à- nonpartisan. We wanted [Former Prime des travailleurs et cette victoire a été rem- autant les nouveaux que les habitués, se Le gérant d’affaires Greg Wright du porte avec la candidate. Minister Stephen] Harper out, but it was up portée grâce au mouvement syndical. sont engagés à appuyer les candidats local 37 à Fredericton au Nouveau-Bruns- Wright mentionne aussi qu’il était to each volunteer to find the candidate they La mobilisation des membres était plutôt que d’en devenir un. wick a participé à une des formations du très présent sur les réseaux sociaux, il believed would best serve working fami- l’élément clé de la stratégie de la FIOE. Ils « La FIOE est, et dois être stricte- Premier District. Wright qui fait partie du promouvait Ludwig et le Parti Libéral en lies,” said Kate Walsh, First District strate- ont répondu à la demande, déclare le ment non partisane. Nous avons voulu comité NextGen du local 37 et en collabo- utilisant une approche mieux connue par- gic coordinator of the NextGen Initiative, stratège politique Matt Wayland du Pre- nous débarrasser de Harper [ancien pre- ration avec le comité d’action politique de mi les Américains. the Canadian program akin to the Reach mier District. mier ministre Stephen], mais c’était à son local, ont mis sur pied un programme « J’étais très ouvert au sujet de mon out and Engage Next-gen Electrical Work- « Nos jeunes membres et leurs chaque bénévole de décider quel candi- de soutien pour venir en aide à un candi- appui et personne ne fait cela au Cana- ers (RENEW). “All we could do was educate familles ont fait du porte-à-porte à tra- dat représentait le mieux les intérêts des dat du parti libéral dans sa circonscrip- da, » dit Wright. IBEW members about where candidates vers le Canada et je crois que notre travailleurs. Tout ce qu’on pouvait faire tion rurale à environ une heure à l’est de Pour Wayland, l’élection de 2015 and parties stood on important issues, impact sur l’élection a été très import- était d’instruire les membres de la FIOE la frontière du Maine. représentait la somme de plusieurs and train them to be effective for whichev- ant, » dit Wayland. sur la position de chaque candidat et les L’appui de Wright au candidat du années de travail et un indice du travail er candidate they chose to support.” Le jeune membre Daniel Blaikie du partis face aux enjeux et de les former parti libéral n’était pas aussi facile. Le qu’il reste à faire. Wayland was in charge of organizing Local 2085 de la FIOE situé à Winnipeg au pour être efficace à travers l’engagement Congrès du Travail du Canada (CTC) a con- « Le programme d’action politique the plan to train and deploy IBEW volun- Manitoba avait le plus d’intérêts en jeu. Le du candidat qu’ils décident d’appuyer, » tribué à la fondation du NPD, et lorsque au Premier District n’a que quatre ans teers across Canada. compagnon de 31 ans s’est porté candidat mentionne Kate Walsh la coordonnatrice Harper a déclenché les élections, le NPD d’existence. Nous faisons une formation “We did trainings in nearly 50 out of aux élections et il l’a remporté par une dif- stratégique/l’initiative de NextGen du s’est classé deuxième après les conserva- politique depuis quelques années en lais- 338 ridings, targeting our attention férence de 51 voix sur les 43 000 votes au Premier District, le programme canadien teurs. Le parti libéral de Justin Trudeau sant entrevoir nos buts plutôt modestes where a Conservative MP could be total dans l’élection des quatre candidats, comparable à Reach out and Engage Elec- était en troisième place. que nous pouvons faire une différence. knocked off,” Wayland said. “Everywhere l’élection la plus serrée du pays. trical Workers (RENEW). « [Ma circonscription] était dominée L’espoir de notre engagement repose sur we went, we had 10 to 30 volunteers. It Il devient donc le seul député de la Wayland était responsable de par les conservateurs pendant des un changement générationnel et que l’en- was a great showing.” FIOE au parlement à occuper le siège du mettre en œuvre les plans pour la forma- années, j’ai appuyé [la candidate libéral] gagement politique devienne seconde Fredericton, New Brunswick, Local parti conservateur et de représenter un tion et de déployer les bénévoles à travers Karen Ludwig parce qu’elle fait partie de nature, et que cela fasse l’objet de notre 37 Business Representative Greg Wright des seuls sièges du Nouveau Parti le Canada. la communauté, elle est favorable au apprentissage, et par la suite, de faire attended one of the First District train- Démocratique malgré cette soirée agitée. « Nous avons dirigé des formations mouvement syndical et elle a accompli sa partie d’être membre, » dit-il. z ings. Wright, a member of Local 37’s Next- Le NPD a perdu plus que la moitié de ses dans presque 50 des 338 circonscrip- tâche en se promenant dans le quartier et

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IBEW Women Join ness Manager Louis Walter, whose local represents the nearly 200 IBEW linemen CLUW to Tackle the working for Spokane’s Avista Utilities. War on Women The Spokane area typically has about 15 local line crews, but after the They didn’t come to swap recipes when storm, the number swelled to nearly 160, they first convened in 1974 and they didn’t including another 500 IBEW linemen from do it this time either. Unless it was a reci- contractors or other utilities who assisted pe to stop the war on women. in the cleanup operation. Approximately 500 delegates and For almost all of the affected cus- observers came together for the Coalition tomers, the lights were back on by of Labor Union Women’s 18th biennial Thanksgiving, a remarkably quick recov- convention, held in Sacramento, Calif., ery for a storm Avista described as its Nov. 19-21. “largest crisis in 126 years.” In the Spo- “We are here to get prepared for the kane area alone, 42 major transmission duties and work that needs to be done. lines and 23 substations were out of … We must be armed and equipped for the commission. battles that lie ahead,” said CLUW Nation- IBEW women were in full force for the CLUW convention. “The Northwest storm recovery is al President Connie Leak as she kicked off just another example of the outstanding the opening session wearing camouflage. service IBEW linemen put in all over the The IBEW delegation included about live longer, are more productive and have another when times are tough,” Bendele country, day in and day out,” said IBEW 25 attendees, among them AFL-CIO Secre- better quality lives.” Devastating Northwest said. “His trees had taken out the high Utility Department Director Jim Hunter. tary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, who delivered Attendees also discussed work- Storm Highlights IBEW lines to the whole neighborhood, so I “We’ve got a Code of Excellence, the keynote address. place safety. Greater New Jersey CLUW Linemen’s Skill, knew it was going to be a while before and we’re committed to being the best “Will we take another step toward Chapter President Cecelia Gilligan Leto they got their power back.” and to doing our work safely and efficient- full equality? Or will we see a continuation stressed the importance of women being Professionalism “It’s that kind of thing that really ly. That’s especially important during of the war on women? Will we write the educated on the federal and state laws restores your faith in humanity,” Schleufer times of crisis,” he said. “People notice economic and societal rules? Or will we that govern safety in the workplace. On Nov. 17, a powerful windstorm ripped said of Bendele’s generosity. “He had no that we’re there helping them clean up fall victim to those who want to silence “Women who are single parents, through the Pacific Northwest, northern reason to do something so kind for us, but and get their power back on, and they our voice and deny us our rights?” said struggling to provide basic needs for them- Rockies and the northern High Plains, he did, and it made a world of difference really appreciate our commitment to our Shuler, who is a member of Portland, selves and their children, can be one work- leaving a wake of destruction, misery and during that week. We had a place to charge jobs and to our communities.” Ore., Local 125. place injury away from poverty,” Leto said. bitter cold. our phones and we could run the heaters For Schleufer, his photo of an IBEW Trudell noted the additional burden At the peak of the storm, record-set- at night to keep the pipes from freezing.” lineman, whose name he wasn’t able to facing many single union women when ting wind gusts in parts of central and catch, was emblematic of the region- “Will we take another they are out of work, particularly con- eastern Washington reached 119 mph, Heroes in the Aftermath wide effort. “He’s up there all in the step toward full struction members who cannot afford to toppling trees, flipping semitrailers and Days later, when the lights finally did dark just helping people get their lights wait for another job. This issue of reten- ripping the roofs off of homes. come back on, Schleufer noticed a on,” he said. equality? Or will we tion is something she plans to address When the skies calmed, more than ground line arcing in his back yard. “I “It’s no different than the firefight- see a continuation of with the CLUW chapter she is starting with a million people were left without power, ran down the street to where there was ers who battled the forest fires we had the Huron Valley Central Labor Council. including Spokane, Wash., resident Erv a line crew working and they came right here over the summer,” he said. “When the war on women?” “When it gets tough and there is no Schleufer. away,” he said. While one of the linemen the community needs them, these work, they might go back to school or look Overnight, a 100-foot ponderosa hard-working union men and women – Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO secretary-treasurer was up the pole fixing the problem, for other work to make ends meet,” pine snapped in his neighbor’s yard, tak- Schleufer grabbed his camera. come to the rescue. We owe them a lot of Trudell said. ing Schleufer’s electrical service line with The result was a hauntingly beauti- gratitude.” z IBEW members took time to discuss Trudell also plans to start a wom- it and ripping the meter off the side of his ful silhouette cap- issues including recruiting and retaining en’s committee at her local. This and the house. Left to work out how to reconnect tured in black and more women members. CLUW chapter were both inspired by the his home to the grid, the retired UA and white using a special As CLUW detailed on its website, convention. She says right now there isn’t Steelworkers member knew one thing for infrared technology delegates debated and adopted resolu- anything like them for women in her area, certain: he was going to use union labor. Schleufer has been tions on the Black Lives Matter move- which spans southeast Michigan between using for the last cou- ment, preventing gun violence, restoring Detroit and Lansing, an area known for “I just thought that ple of years. the Glass-Steagall Act, which protects high union density. picture showed “I just thought individuals’ finances from risky banking “I’m looking forward to getting that picture showed practices, and women’s impact on the started,” Trudell said. “I want to have these linemen the these linemen the 2016 elections. something for women to go to, where way they ought to way they ought to be “It was very informative and energet- there is a sense of belonging and of being portrayed,” he said, ic,” said Detroit Local 58 member Grace able to get things done.” be portrayed — “as heroes.” Trudell, who attended for the first time. Trudell says some fellow attendees as heroes.” And for the IBEW members attended sessions are already on board and that others have 180,000 Spokane on parliamentary procedure, engaging expressed interest as well. – Spokane photographer Erv Schleufer families without pow- membership, retirement, sexual harass- “Everybody’s ready to go,” she said. er enduring the freez- ment and gender equality, to name a few. Additionally, League of Women Vot- His call to Spokane’s Electric Smith, ing temperatures that The convention also focused on ers Senior Director Jessica Seneca spoke to a signatory contractor, led Las Vegas accompanied the health with a plenary on heart disease, attendees about the upcoming elections Local 357 wireman Brian Bendele to his storm’s aftermath, mental health and the results of a survey and the importance of union women exer- door, and the two struck up a quick the characterization from CLUW. Based on those results, cising their hard-fought constitutional right friendship while getting Schleufer’s was not uncommon. CLUW will begin offering health-related to vote. CLUW partnered with the League in house reconnected. “We sometimes resources on its website from partner 2014 and plans to do so again this cycle. But it would be eight more long, cold forget that these dev- organization HealthyWomen. Among the convention takeaways was days before the line crews working in the astating storms can “CLUW’s primary focus is on the need to continue working for equality, area would be able to restore power to his happen anywhere, empowering women at work and in their said IBEW Director of Civic and Community hard-hit northwest Spokane neighbor- and I am proud of our unions,” Leak said. “In recent years our Engagement Carolyn J. Williams. hood, and in the meantime, Bendele gen- represented linemen leadership has broadened that commit- “CLUW has played and will continue erously offered to loan his brand new and crafts people who to play a vital role in ensuring that the gasoline-powered generator to this ment to include the health of union wom- will leave their fami- Erv Schleufer’s stunning photo captured an IBEW issues of women are given visibility within stranger-turned-friend. en, as we know that when women have lies in the dark to lineman working under a full moon after the November “Our power came back on, and peo- access to quality, easy-to-understand and outside the labor movement,” Wil- restore power,” said storm in Spokane, Wash. and up-to-date health information, they liams said. z ple in a community have to look after one Seattle Local 77 Busi- Photo courtesy Spokane resident Erv Schleufer The Electrical Worker | February 2016 11

Ore. Governor Appoints and most of the other locals have a good An inside wireman by trade, Young relationship with management. has been Local 48’s business manager for Portland Business “The port is very labor-friendly,” nearly three years, previously serving as Manager to Young said. “Our construction contractors vice president and on the executive Port Commission are awarded bids more often than not.” board. He says his members are mostly supportive of the appointment. The Port of Portland brings in over $260 “It gives us more political horse- million a year and employs close to 750 “[This appointment] power,” Young said. people, one-third of them union mem- gives us more In addition to policy-setting and bers. And Portland, Ore., Local 48 Busi- decision-making, the commission can ness Manager Gary Young has been political horsepower.” also serve as an arbitrator for labor dis- tapped to serve on its commission. putes and advise employers on issues “Having Brother Young serve in – Portland, Ore., Local 48 Business like ensuring a minimum wage for air- such an influential post is a big win for the Manager Gary Young port employees. working families of Oregon and for the Though Young has only been on broader labor movement,” said Interna- the commission for a few months, he In addition to keeping the port profitable, the commission serves as an tional President Lonnie R. Stephenson. Local 48 previously worked on the says he is already impressed with his arbitrator for labor disputes with the 11 unions working at the port. rebuilding of the port’s headquarters and fellow commissioners. Photo credit: Pam Thompson recently began construction on an expan- “I am working with great people,” sion to the north-side concourse at the Young said. “Not only are they experts in by giving them on-site work experience. a unique responsibility. The Port of Port- Portland airport. The project is expected everything from foreign affairs to trade to “It’s a beneficial program. It builds land is the only place in nation where the to take about two to three years and the law, they are considerate.” up a pool of people who understand the Army Corps of Engineers doesn’t dredge employ up to 120 Local 48 members. Cur- Prior to his appointment, Young needs of the port,” Young said. and clear the port itself. Instead, it con- rently, about 60 members do mainte- worked with the port on a program to give Additionally, the Port is tasked with tracts to the port—which means jobs in nance for the Port, Young said. apprentices an easier pathway to a port job keeping the channel clear for navigation, the Pacific Northwest. z ORGANIZINGORGANIZING WIREWIRE

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Young will focus on bringing in Perfect Fit for Self- business to terminals that serve the Described Conservative Pacific Northwest. Missouri businessman and political activ- Young began his four-year term in ist Scott Faughn doesn’t try to mask his October, filling a spot formerly held by political leanings. International Longshore and Warehouse “I am conservative,” he said. Union Local 8 President Bruce Holte, said “Extremely conservative.” the Northwest Labor Press. The commis- But that didn’t stop him from mov- sion oversees the port area which includes ing his weekly public affairs show to a the Portland International Airport, marine studio staffed by members of St. Louis terminals and industrial parks. Local 4. If anything, the IBEW affiliation In his new position, Young will focus enhanced the studio’s reputation for on the terminals, overseeing what gets Faughn, who says being a conservative shipped out and looking for opportunities doesn’t equate to being anti-union. to bring in new business. The port serves “I like to be free to run my business- Oregon, Washington and Idaho. es as I see fit and in Missouri, unions pro- “There are a lot of decisions that vide significant advantages of skilled need to be made,” Young said. “We make workers and an organized group to dis- sure the port is able to take care of its cus- cuss partnering with,” he said. tomers. Most importantly, we see that it Faughn is host of “This Week in Mis- remains profitable.” souri Politics,” which airs on television Scott Faughn, host of This Week in Missouri Politics, center, discusses an upcoming show with St. Louis Local 4 Business The commission includes eight stations in St. Louis and three other mar- Manager Michael Pendergast, left, and Rob Glessner, a Local 4 steward and the head of First Rule Broadcasting. seats, most of which are held by members kets. In 2014, an executive from the Gate Photo provided by The Labor Tribune. of the business community. In addition to Way Group, a St. Louis lobbying firm, Young, labor has one more representa- urged him to check out a studio in the suburb of Brentwood. “We all know businesses that are really good at creating messages and lobbying tive, Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Pelopidas, Gate Way’s parent company, had started its own production company groups,” Pendergast said. “For us to find someone with that type of background that Chamberlain. The Port works with 11 dif- called First Rule Broadcasting, which was working out of the facility. Gate Way has most- isn’t against organized labor is really refreshing.” ferent unions and employs close to 300 ly conservative clients. But the five production staffers are from Local 4, including Rob “It’s important to bring some recognition to people like this because there’s prob- union members during its peak season. Glessner, who runs the studio and serves as a shop steward. ably a lot of employers that feel the same way as Scott Faughn, but are reluctant to come The agenda for 2016 will include “I definitely used the fact that we were a union shop as a benefit,” Glessner said. out from behind the bushes,” he said. getting former shipping business back, “But once he saw our studios, he realized they were definitely nicer. The union shop was Glessner said he’s optimistic the addition of Faughn’s show will lead to more work said the Northwest Labor Press. A recent a pretty easy sell.” for Local 4 at the studio. Once he sits down with prospective clients, they quickly realize labor dispute with the longshoremen Local 4 Business Manager Michael Pendergast agrees it’s an unusual marriage, but that union workers come at the same price and are better trained, he said. resulted in a work slowdown that contrib- one that unions should celebrate. That’s because they need all the friends they can get in “It’s important for me to say we’re a union shop and get the word out any way we uted to shipping companies Hanjin and Missouri, which has narrowly avoided passing right-to-work legislation in recent years. can,” Glessner said. “We’re going to be competitive in costs and we’re going to give you Hapag-Lloyd pulling out of the terminal Republicans have a veto-proof majority in the state’s General Assembly. Democrat- a quality product.” and taking nearly all of the container ship- ic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed right-to-work legislation that passed last year and 20 Republi- For his part, Faughn plays it down the middle during most of his shows, which ping business with them. can members of the state House crossed party lines and voted no on the override features in-depth conversations about current events that usually includes two Dem- attempt, leaving it 13 votes short. The matter is expected to come up again in this year’s ocrats and two Republicans. He says he’s against right-to-work because it’s another Strengthening Labor’s Impact legislative session. example of big government at work telling someone how to run his or her business. While the port has been the site of labor Faughn, however, says he’s against it. The more self-described conservatives like “My determination was that my previous studio did a great job,” Faughn said. disputes in the past, Young says Local 48 him come out against it, the better the chances it gets beat back again in the legislature, “First Rule has just been better, for a fair price, and yes, I enjoy the confidence in Pendergast said. union labor.” z

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L.U. 10 (u), JOHNSON CITY, NY—IBEW Local 10 has L.U. 16 (i), EVANSVILLE, IN—Brotherhood and the new officers in place after recent local union elec- spirit of Christmas were certainly alive and well tions. New elected officers are: Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. when several dozen journeyman wiremen and near- Gary Bonker, Pres. Kevin Lyon, Vice Pres. Tim Hlywa, ly 50 apprentices and helpers contributed hun- Rec. Sec. Dan Roys; and Executive Board members dreds of volunteer hours to make the 22nd Annual Chris Fox, Tim Garceau, Roman Cefali, John Wild Jr. Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights possible. Fantasy of Lights and Dave Androsko. Congratulations to all! is the premier fundraising event for the Tri-State Local 10 is participating in the New York State Rehabilitation Center. Since the beginning, the Public Service Commission’s public hearings regard- event has generated over $2,833,407. The funds ing the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative. are used to underwrite physical, occupational and REV is intended to align electric utility practices and speech therapy sessions for area children and the commission’s regulation with technological adults who otherwise could not afford these Members and their families enjoy Local 24’s Annual Family Picnic. advances that have created alternate ways to meet life-changing services. Special thanks also to Mat- electricity demands. The transformation of our state’s thew Mullen and Nick Vaught for supervising the employees. Thank you, brothers and sisters, for edu- deadline to submit scholarship applications is Thurs- energy infrastructure is important to us as workers set-up and nightly maintenance. cating those involved on what we have to offer. day, March 31. and consumers. We need to make sure the commis- Local 16 would like to remind members of the Michael Azzarello, A.B.M. The Retired Members’ Club will set sail in June sion understands that, and realizes the contributions upcoming Winter Gala, to be held in late February. 2016 on a cruise to Bermuda as well as Nassau and our members make in the construction, operation The evening will include dinner and drinks, and the Coco Cay, Bahamas! If interested, please contact Rick and maintenance of our state’s energy system. opportunity to catch up with happenings in the juris- 2016 Events Scheduled; Warner as soon as possible. Please re-familiarize yourself with the IBEW diction. For more information, check your mail or con- Several members passed away since our last arti- Local 10 website at www.ibewlocal10.org and make tact the union hall. Scholarship Applications cle: Stanley B. Harris, Gilbert I. Quackenbush, Robert V. sure that you are signed up for “Members Only,” the The local wishes to recognize Nick Vaught for Neary, Russell E. Pullen, Thomas W. Long, Gary A. Step- official email for the hardworking members of IBEW his promotion to business agent and Josh Quinn for L.U. 26 (ees,em,es,govt,i&mt), WASHINGTON, DC—I pler-Krieg, Stephlevan B. Gbelee and Carey W. Lee. Local 10. Members can also sign up for Local 10 text his service to this local. We wish each of them the hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday and I Best wishes to recent retirees: Mary B. Appling, alerts at the site. Meeting dates and times for union best as they take their careers in new directions. wish you the best in 2016! For your calendar, please Michael D. Lambert, George Tedesco, Kevin T. McNee- note several events scheduled: The Electrical Work- ley, Howard L. Ritchie Jr., Edward R. Sargent, Michael meetings are also listed. Donald P. Beavin, P.S. ers Motorcycle Riders Club’s 5th Annual Poker Run R. Shoemaker, Victor J. Bukewicz, George J. Hellmuth, Don Tuttel, P.S. will be Saturday, May 7; the annual Dollars Against Michael D. Hoyt, Damian L. Peach, David R. Porter, th Diabetes golf outing will be Monday, June 6; the Raymond J. Skinner and Jaurequi Garcia. 16 Annual Family Picnic; Manassas, VA, picnic is Saturday, June 18; and the Award Banquet in February; CCBC Solar Project Success Edgewater, MD, picnic is Saturday, Aug. 6. We hope Charles E. Graham, B.M. Appointments Announced you can attend one of our special events. For more L.U. 24 (es,i&spa), BALTIMORE, MD—In August, information, please see our quarterly magazine, L.U. 12 (i,o&se), PUEBLO, CO—More changes at Local Local 24 held its 16th Annual Family Picnic at Conrad In-Charge, or visit our website www.ibewlocal26.org. Holiday Project Volunteers; 12! As many of you are already aware, Bro. Dean Grin- Ruth’s Villa in Bowley’s Quarters. More than 1,300 Applications are currently being accepted for the Waterfront Development stead resigned as our business manager. He was members and their families attended. The weather 2016 Local 26 scholarship. The award is for $2,500 per appointed as an International Representative in the was perfect, the food was delicious, the beer was year, for up to four years of college. To obtain an appli- L.U. 38 (i), CLEVELAND, OH—Local 38 members have IBEW Education Department. We are very sad to see cold and the comradery was priceless. The picnic was cation, visit our website www.ibewlocal26.org and a tradition of volunteering for the Winterfest Christ- him go. Congratulations, Dean, as you begin a new a great success thanks to the many volunteers who download the form, or you may also contact the Union mas Project. Over two weekends, approximately 90 chapter in your service to the IBEW. The Executive took time away from their families so that others Hall at 301-459-2900, to request an application. The members showed up to help out. Members worked Board appointed Bro. Thomas Kelley as business could enjoy the day. manager to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. Congratulations to the members who worked Tom has hit the floor running and is doing a great job. on the solar projects at the three main campuses of On Dec. 19, Local 12 had its annual Christmas the Community College of Baltimore County this sum- gathering at the meeting hall. It is always so good to mer, the Essex, Dundalk and Catonsville campuses. see everyone come together. After a delicious meal, This work at CCBC was originally awarded to a there were presents for the children and lots of good non-union firm that did not perform and eventually cheer for the members. was kicked off of these projects. Union Electric Com- The 116th Anniversary Award Banquet is sched- pany was then asked to take on this work. Union Elec- uled for Feb. 20 this year. We will recognize last year’s tric hired 75+ members of all classifications to com- graduating apprentices and the recently retired mem- plete this work. bers, and also award service pins. We’ll have more Our members worked together and were able to details in the next correspondence. complete all of these CCBC solar projects on time before the fall semester started—making a great Susan J. Johnson, P.S. Some of the Local 38 members who volunteered to install holiday lights in downtown Cleveland. impression on a general contractor who was not From left: Joe Rolinc (with his son Tommy), Alex Angersola, Vince Angersola, Angelo Angersola, Dan accustomed to dealing with a union firm or its O'Connell, John Smykowski, Dan Gallagher, Mike Shingary and Mike Mohnacky. Submitting Local Lines Articles Trade Classifications (as) Alarm & Signal (et) Electronic Technicians (mps) Motion Picture Studios (rts) Radio-Television Service Local Lines are printed monthly on an alternating (ars) Atomic Research Service (fm) Fixture Manufacturing (nst) Nuclear Service Technicians (so) Service Occupations even/odd schedule. They can be submitted by (bo) Bridge Operators (govt) Government (o) Outside (s) Shopmen designated press secretaries or union officers via (cs) Cable Splicers (i) Inside (p) Powerhouse (se) Sign Erector email ([email protected]) or U.S. Mail. We (catv) Cable Television (it) Instrument Technicians (spa) Sound & Public Address have a 200-word limit. We make every effort to (pet) Professional, Engineers & Technicians assist local unions in publishing useful and (c) Communications (lctt) Line Clearance Tree Trimming (st) Sound Technicians relevant local union news; however, all final content (cr) Cranemen (lpt) Lightning Protection Technicians (ptc) Professional, Technical & (t) Telephone decisions are based on the editor’s judgment. (ees) Electrical Equipment Service (mt) Maintenance Clerical (tm) Transportation Manufacturing Our guidelines and deadlines are available at (ei) Electrical Inspection (mo) Maintenance & Operation (rr) Railroad (u) Utility www.ibew.org/articles/journaldeadlines.htm. (em) Electrical Manufacturing (mow) Manufacturing Office Workers (rtb) Radio-Television Broadcasting (uow) Utility Office Workers Please email or call the Media Department at (es) Electric Signs (mar) Marine (rtm) Radio-Television Manufacturing (ws) Warehouse and Supply (202) 728-6291 with any questions. Efforts are made to make this list as inclusive as possible, but the various job categories of IBEW members are too numerous to comprehensively list all. The Electrical Worker | February 2016 13

from boom lifts, on ladders and on the ground to get Spirit of Brotherhood While RTW received the the lights and decorations out and lit up. The displays most attention, the Missouri look great and we received many accolades from the L.U. 68 (i), DENVER, CO—Greetings, brothers and sis- General Assembly dealt the con- mayor, the county executive and other city leaders ters. Calls slowed in October at Local 68 but oddly struction industry a blow by and media outlets for our participation. Thanks to picked back up in November with a few calls still hit- overriding the governor’s veto of everyone who came down to participate. ting Book II. HB 150, a bill that reduces unem- Some more great news on waterfront develop- We had an informational meeting at the union ployment benefits by 35 percent. ment has come our way as work has started on the hall on Oct. 24, with a representative from Pruden- On the Kansas side, Gov. Lakefront Development project, which spans from tial, about our annuity funds. Approximately 100 Sam Brownback’s tax cut experi- East Ninth Street to behind the Cleveland Browns sta- attended. It was a good question-and-answer forum ment has left that state’s coffers dium. The project includes restaurants, retail space, for the members. with a multimillion-dollar deficit a hotel, offices, more than 1,000 apartments and a On Nov. 17, Local 68 hosted the Eighth District and has become a national embar- K—8 school (for kindergarten through eighth grade) organizing meetings at our hall. We had a good turn- IBEW Local 110 Wall of Honor in tribute to military veterans. rassment. Our Kansas members to support those apartment residents. out from all locals. can barely wait until 2018. Local 110 has given all veterans recognition. Thank Our retirees had their Thanksgiving get-togeth- 2016 elections will be our Dennis Meaney, B.M./F.S. you to Local 110. er at Wishbone Restaurant with 94 retired members next opportunity to elect public servants who will and spouses in attendance. Jon “Jack” Buchal, P.S. Pro Tem serve the people on Main Street rather than those on IBEW Members Awarded On Dec. 5, the Local 68 Children’s Christmas Wall Street. Please get politically active and become part of a revolution; future generations depend on it. Certificates of Commendation Party was held at our hall. Some 351 kids brought their parents to see “Santa,” and the children Political Activism is Key We remember recently deceased members: received toys made in the USA. Everyone enjoyed the John W. Barnes, Kenneth J. Brownlee Jr., Jerome C. L.U. 42 (catv,em,govt,lctt&o), HARTFORD, CT—Local great food and treats for all. L.U. 124 (ees,em,i,mar,rts,se,spa&t), KANSAS CITY, Dick, Raymond Dunkle, Norman Lee Evert, Denise 42 congratulates two IBEW members, Craig Samatul- I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday sea- MO—After spikes in employment that put calls into Hansberger, Carl McKarnin, Louis Rinehart, Donald L. ski of Local 42 and William Evers of Local 456, who son with your family and friends. Book 2 in early 2015, our local’s construction employ- Wissman and Donald J. Zimmerman. recently received a notable award. Craig and William Remember: “Brotherhood—Pass it On.” ment picture has returned to where it was a year ago. Congratulations to recently retired members: were present on Oct. 6 last year at a serious multicar We extend deepest sympathy to the families of The work that area general contractors and engineer- Jack Bell, David Binger, Greg Carter, Danny Collins, accident. A car had flipped over a guardrail and gone our recently deceased brothers: Marvin L. Gregory, ing firms predicted seems to be on hold. Our Book 1 Kevin Elwell, Larry Hilliard, Glenn Holmes, Richard down a steep embankment. Both men acted quickly Dennis D. Archer and Leo G. Eberhart. remained fairly constant throughout 2015. Mathews Jr., Scott Parkison and Geoffrey Quer. and resourcefully by using available equipment they Labor won a major political battle when the Mis- had access to. The IBEW members were able to suc- Jack Cox, Pres. Terry Akins, B.M./F.S. souri House of Representatives sustained the gover- Steve Morales, P.S. cessfully extricate one of the vehicle occupants in nor’s veto of that accident. so-called “right to Police Sgt. Thomas Fern witnessed much of the work” legislation. The Power of Unions: Unity commendable action Craig and Williams performed Thanks to the fol- that day and nominated them for recognition. lowing for their The city of Norwalk Police Department and the L.U. 130 (i), NEW ORLEANS, LA—Last summer kicked efforts in Jefferson off negotiations on three different building trades board of Police Commissioners honored Samatulski City: Missouri and Evers on Nov. 16 and presented them with a Cer- contracts for projects at: Harrah’s, the Superdome/ Rep. Joe Runions, New Orleans Sports Arena, and the Ernest N. Morial tificate of Commendation for their extraordinary a Local 124 retired actions. Convention Center. member; our Polit- We succeeded in negotiating raises and needed Upcoming events for 2016 are as follows: Dinner ical Dir. Porfirio Dance/Apprentice Graduation—April 23; Trap language changes on the Harrah’s and Superdome Raya; and Local projects. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Shoot—May 7; Dinner Cruise -June 18; Chartered Fish- 124 Pres. Rudy ing Trip—July 9; Annual “A” Picnic—Aug. 27; Trap however, appeared to be a losing battle from the start. Chavez. Thanks Management had begun an incentive program offer- Shoot—Sept. 10; Annual Bike Run—Sept. 24; and also to the mem- Christmas Smoker—Dec. 8. ing immediate wage increases, if the crafts gave up bers who contact- union representation before negotiations took place. Milton Moffitt Jr., B.M./F.S. IBEW Local 70 members and PAR Electrical Contractors utilize helicopters to ed their Missouri One by one other crafts gave in to the tactic. However, successfully complete transmission project for Dominion Virginia Power. legislators. our IBEW members stood strong, while Local 130 Bus. Active RENEW Participants ‘Flying High for Successful

L.U. 48 (c,em,i,rtb,rts,st&tm), PORTLAND, OR—Our Transmission Project’ Local 48 RENEW chapter is awesome! L.U. 70 (lctt&o), WASHINGTON, DC— PAR Electrical Our members truly are embracing the mission Contractors, a longtime union contractor, took of the RENEW (Reach out and Engage Net-gen Electri- over a transmission job from a nonunion contrac- cal Workers) initiative by becoming active in our local tor in Virginia. PAR came in and—with the help of union and by focusing on issues important to younger IBEW local 70 members and the contractor’s own workers, providing education about the IBEW and the union men—went to work to make sure that this labor movement, and fostering relationships with job for Dominion Virginia Power was done safely members and our leadership. and on time. Our Local 48 RENEW chapter includes a diverse PAR, which sacrifices no expense when it group of members—men, women, single, married, comes to safety or tooling to get a job done, brought and some with families. They come together to serve in two helicopters to help make sure the timeframe our local and our community under the IBEW banner. was met on a very important outage project. Most RENEW participants give of their time, even The project required long hours, seven days a though we wonder how they can fit it into their busy week, and working through holidays. We are proud to schedule. report that the job got done successfully and on Our RENEW members participate in political schedule. Thanks to the union members who made phone banking, political door knocking, raffle ticket sacrifices to get this work done. Congratulations to sales at membership meetings for RENEW, and cloth- PAR and IBEW members on a job well done. ing drives for the homeless; they also donate time working in an area community garden project. Many Jimmy Horton, P.S. RENEW members attended Labor Education Research Center (LERC) summer school and were educated on labor history, duty of fair representation, how to per- Veterans Honor Wall form effective committee work, and union solidarity. Please feel free to contact Local 48 Bus. Rep. L.U. 110 (em,i,rts,spa&u), ST. PAUL, MN—Local 110 Terry Reigle for more information about RENEW installed a unique tribute, called the Veterans Honor initiatives. Wall, to honor all military veterans who served in the Bob Blair, P.S. U.S. armed forces. These veterans served to keep our country safe. As a fellow veteran, I am very proud that

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Mgr. Paul Zulli met with management to address con- and a job well done: John Miller, Steve Holland, Jimmy construction season and warmer cerns regarding wages and language. In the end, the Smith, Curt Young and Shawn Whetsell. weather ahead. unity of our members and Paul’s efforts won a hard- As of this writing, we are still waiting for the Keep your eyes focused on the fought battle. This unity and cooperation earned start of the Cronus Fertilizer project and the Eon Wind political debates and debacles. Your members a $2.48 increase immediately and language Farm project. However there is some good news: health insurance and livelihoods rely that could bring increases shortly after. Local 130 has Exelon announced that there will be no decision on your staying in tune and involved. now become the sole referral system for electricians made on the future of the Clinton Power Station for at Jeffrey C. Wimette, B.M./F.S. at that site for the next three years and the conduit for least another year. A maintenance outage is sched- the other crafts should they once again agree to be uled for this spring. represented. The power of unions is UNITY. We invite everyone to check out the Local 146 2016 Election Year Last year we began negotiations on our inside website at www.ibew146.com and view the great agreement; it was clear this would be a long battle photos of our members as well as union activities we Includes City, County A view of Local 158 office building addition under construction. also. At press time, we have many issues to be held over the last year, and be sure to see the Green & State Races addressed and look forward to finding common Light and Red Light lists. progressing nicely. We caught a break with the beau- ground to work together with our partners. In late Rich Underwood, R.S. tiful fall weather. At press time, we anticipated that L.U. 302 (i,rts&spa), MARTINEZ, CA—Once again we November we visited the Council on Industrial Rela- the new space would be ready for classes by early are about to choose our U.S. president in 2016 elections (CIR) and a decision was made to return to the 2016. We can hardly wait. tions. Voter turnout will be much higher than in the negotiation table to try to work out our issues. A New Year past few midterm, non-presidential elections. To end the year on a high note, the contract to Donald C. Allen, B.M. We view choosing our president as very start construction on the new airport terminal at New L.U. 150 (es,i,rts&spa), WAUKEGAN, IL—The following important. But wait! It is also critical to remember Orleans’ International Airport was signed. [Photo members were awarded their inside journeyman wire- that local, county and state elections are also of below, left.] This project will employ many members and man certificates in 2015: Matthew Armitage, Jonathan great importance for the lives of working people. has brought much-needed new contractors to our area. Bender, James Brenner, Alexis Carrillo, Michael Lalla- In some respects, our local City Council, mayor As members, please remember that our issues man, Robert Logan, Randy O’Day, Nicholas Siebert, and and supervisor, as well as state legislators, have and problems need to stay in our house. The work- Jeremy Topp. The Robert C Hansen Award (Highest GPA much more to do with the daily lives of our members place is not the place to vent or discuss our business. for the 2014-2015 school year) was awarded to: Nicho- than the most powerful man in the world, the presi- There are many ears who pass on our information and las Siebert. The Outstanding Apprentice Award (High- dent of the United States! business to parties who use it against us during est overall GPA for all five years) was awarded to: Mat- The mayor decides what does and does not negotiations. Stand strong and united; together we thew Armitage. Congratulations to all of these young come before the city. City Council members vote on win every time. men on their achievement. Best wishes from the entire critical issues. They approve projects. They set the Billy Buckel, P.S. membership for a long, healthy and successful career. standards for the community. The local RENEW program is County supervisors do the same for matters not up and running. The purpose of governed directly by the various cities. Assembly and the Reach out and Engage Next- Senate folks are a bit farther away in the state Capitol, gen Electrical Workers (RENEW) but they approve legislation that puts our members to initiative is to inspire the next gen- work on state projects. eration of IBEW workers to become The president may set the course for the nation more involved in their local union as a whole, but our local elected officials help deter- by focusing on issues important to Vermont Electric Co-op line workers Gary Young mine the quality of life where we live, learn, shop and younger workers, providing educa- and Fred Jewett, members of IBEW Local 300, enjoy the communities we build. tion about the IBEW and the labor working diligently to keep the lights on. Yes, vote for our next president! But also support, A rendering of the new airport terminal planned for New Orleans. movement, and fostering relation- thank, and vote for those at the state and local level who will work to make our days better and brighter! ‘Remembering Our Veterans’ ships with members and local union leadership. Organizing: ‘Seeing the Forest Check it out on the second Tuesday of every month at Bob Lilley, A.B.M. 5:30 p.m. at the hall. Through the Trees’ L.U. 134 (catv,em,govt,i,mt,rtb,rts,spa&t), CHICAGO, Last year we lost the following brothers: John IL—At our December monthly membership meeting, L.U. 300 (govt,i,mt&u), MONTPELIER, VT—I hope all Giles, Richard Dosenbach, William Carrick, Gerald we sponsored two events regarding veterans. The members had a safe and happy holiday season and New Golden One Center— Laurent, Roger Williams Sr., Jon Bliss, George Smith, first was a Socks for Soldiers Collection. We gathered wish you well for the upcoming spring/mud season. In Ray Ekdahl, and Ted Galvani. Godspeed to them. Sacramento Kings Arena more than 3,000 pairs of socks for area homeless recent months Local 300 has made significant for- The JATC has plenty of journeyman update veterans for the winter months. ward progress with organizing Asplundh line clearing L.U. 340 (i,rts&spa), SACRAMENTO, CA—In late classes available. Remember most of them will count We also held an Honored Veteran Pin Ceremony. and tree trimming employees. Their enthusiastic November, I had the opportunity to showcase the toward any CEUs you need to keep your license active An advance mailing went out inviting all Local 134 vet- acceptance and willingness to trust the organizers of largest project in our jurisdiction—the new Golden if you are licensed in another state. erans to attend. Bus. Mgr. Don Finn thanked all veter- Local 300 is a great feeling and a significant achieve- One Center Downtown Arena—for IBEW Ninth District [Editor’s Note: The National Joint Apprentice- ans for their service to our country and our local, and ment. Local 300 looks forward to the ability to help Int. Rep. Michael Meals. We were joined on an exten- ship Training Committee (NJATC) rebranded in 2014 he asked the veterans to introduce themselves and secure a better way of work and life for the Asplundh sive project walk by Local 340 Asst. Bus. Mgrs. Bob and transitioned into the Electrical Training Alliance. announce the branch they served in and the years workers. We also look forward to meeting and working Ward and Andrew Meredith; our local jobsite stew- See “NJATC Transitions into the Electrical Training Alli- they served. Well over 100 veterans, active and with Asplundh management to help grow the compa- ards and foreman; and then-Pres. Tommy Meredith, ance,” The Electrical Worker (Sept. 2014), and at retired members, were in attendance. I was honored ny’s network within the utility industry, and to improve who at the time was working on the project. I was www.ibew.og.] to be among the veterans recognized. Former Local employment for future IBEW members to come. proud to show off the fine craftsmanship that our In Solidarity, 134 president and Marine veteran Rich Rioux present- The winter season had a slow start this year. Local 340 members are exhibiting for the three proj- ed each veteran in attendance with a special honor- Wendy J. Cordts, P.S. However, winter weather will likely have reached full ect contractors on this job—Placer Electric, Whitting- ary pin. Our veterans received a standing ovation. swing by the time you read this—with temperatures ton Electric, and Rosendin Electric. Special thanks to Bus. Rep. Marty McElligott and Jim below zero. The construction unit has been busy and [Editor’s Note: At press time, Local 340 report- Valleyfield for putting these two events together. Office Building Addition continues to stay steadily employed in the industrial, ed with deepest regret that Pres. Tommy Meredith At this writing, we were preparing for our sec- commercial and solar arenas. We look forward to the passed away on Dec. 4.] ond Annual Terry Allen Memorial Children’s Christ- L.U. 158 (i,it,mar,mt&spa), GREEN BAY, WI—Local 158’s mas Party on Dec. 19 at the union hall. work picture was a bit slow during the holiday season, The majority of the work we do is in the city, and but we expect a busy spring and even busier summer. that is the reason our Building Association is looking We had a scheduled outage project at the Point Beach at multiple locations in the city as possible sites for Nuclear Plant in October and will have another outage relocating our union hall. A special meeting will be for the other unit in March. We appreciate everyone scheduled when our Building Association has more who helped us man our work there, both Local 158 available details. members and traveling brothers and sisters. We will have work coming up at: Point Beach Frank Cunningham, R.S. Nuclear Plant, Bay Shipbuilding, Marinette Marine, Marinette Aurora Hospital, Green Bay Psychiatric facility, ‘Some Good News’ Lambeau Field and many more jobs yet to be released. We started construction on an addition to our Touring jobsite of Sacramento, CA, arena project, from left: Local 340 members Chris Griffith and Ray office building in mid-October for classrooms and a L.U. 146 (ei,i&rts), DECATUR, IL—Congratulations to Hughes; IBEW Ninth District Int. Rep. Mike Meals; then-Pres. Tommy Meredith; Bus. Mgr. Tom Okumura; training lab. At this writing, work on the facility was several Local 146 members on their recent retirement Asst. Bus. Mgr. Bob Ward; member Sean Kearney; and 340 North Asst. Bus. Mgr. Andrew Meredith. 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This huge project, which put many of our mem- with health screenings (AngioScreen), Weight Loss etteville, WV. use this link: www.facebook.com/374752682377/ bers back to work after a long dry spell, would not Seminars, Tobacco Cessation Programs, and our annu- The winning team was videos/10153792282862378/?theater. al health fair. The Wellness Committee always works have been possible without the hard work of the Mickey Knowles, Dan Bur- Lane Price, Pres./P.S. members, officers and staff of Local 340, both past hard to keep the membership healthy and strong. dette, John Shea and Terry and present. They fought to make sure Sacramento Raven Morris, P.S. Fogarty. The longest-drive had a new, fitting home for our NBA team, the Sacra- winner was Gary Alford. The Banquet & Service Awards mento Kings. This project continues to spur further longest-putt winner was economic development in the Sacramento downtown William ‘Tree” Ondra. Clos- Apprentices in Training L.U. 530 (i,o&rtb), SARNIA, ONTARIO, CANADA—Nov. area, and there are several new union projects est to the pin was Terry Fog- 20 saw our local celebrate our 74th Annual Dinner already in the works. My staff and I are working dili- arty. Everyone had a good L.U. 412 (u), KANSAS CITY, MO—The 2015 apprentic- Local 466 golf Dance and Banquet. It is at this event every year gently with developers in order to secure this future time. Thanks to all who es for the Mechanic Apprenticeship program were scramble tourna- where members receive their years-of-service pins. work for Local 340 members. attended, and a special chosen and have begun their three-year training at ment was a success. As always a social hour was followed by a great meal, We mourn the passing of several members thanks to Dustin Vaughn Cedar Point, Kansas City Power & Light’s new training then music and dancing. since our last article: Pres. Tommy Meredith and and Paul Monroe for driving the beverage cart. Let’s do it facility. This group will graduate in September 2018. Our Children’s Christmas Party was Dec. 6. Local Bros. Tim Bailey, Scott Fray, Augustine Granaoz, Jerry again next year. IBEW Local 412 currently has an Electrician 340 members and their children were invited for an Hobson, Kenneth Melchiori, Robert Neidigh, Albert Apprenticeship group in training; they are in their first Joe Samples, B.M. open skate. After the skating Santa arrived to hand Sperling and James R. Steelman. year of their apprenticeship. out gifts and take Christmas wishes from all the kids. Tom Okumura, B.M. Congratulations to all the apprentices! As in previous years we again collected nonper- ishable goods to be donated to the Inn of the Good Debi Kidwiler, P.S. Labor Awards Recipients Shepherd. All food goods donated go to the less for- Bringing in a New Year L.U. 494 (em,i,mt,rts,spa&t), MILWAUKEE, WI—The tunate in our community during the holiday season. In the Spirit of Service Milwaukee Area Building Trades hosted its 2nd Local 530 wishes all IBEW members a safe and Annual Labor Awards event, and Local 494 was hon- prosperous 2016. L.U. 352 (u), LANSING, MI—After participating in the ored with two very special awards. We were award- Al Byers, P.S. 31st Annual Silver Bells in the City electric light parade ed the “Local of the Year Award,” and Local 494 Bus. with our neighboring IBEW Local 665, and sharing Rep./Organizer Rick successful campaigns for both Toys For Tots and Unit- Gutierrez received a ed Way, we want to wish you all a happy New Year! “Lifetime Achieve- Local 352 Pres. Tracy Tolbert and Vice Pres. ment Award.” Maggie Rich ushered in 2016 in the spirit of service, Local 494 con- by traveling to New York City to participate in the Elec- gratulates Rick on trical Workers Minority Caucus 26th Annual Leader- winning this very ship Conference held Jan. 14-17, over the Dr. Martin prestigious award— Retirement Watch Awarded and, more important- Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. At the Local 558 service pin ceremony in November 2015. ly, we congratulate Tracy and Maggie attended leadership and Monroe, Louisana, Local 446 congratulates skill-building workshops and participated in panel Bro. Charles Richard Hill (center), a 28-year him on his well-deserved retirement, effective discussions with delegates from locals from across member who recently received his IBEW mid-January 2016. Rick began his IBEW career in 1978 Service Pins Presentation the U.S. and Canada. They also participated in Com- retirement watch, presented by Pres. Ken as an apprentice, and he served as business rep/orga- munity Service Day of Giving; hundreds of conference Green (left) and Bus. Mgr. Josh Palmer. nizer from 2007 until his retirement. Rick has served L.U. 558 (catv,em,i,mt,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), SHEFFIELD, attendees went into the community and provided our union as: a steward on various jobs; a delegate to AL—Greetings, brothers and sisters. electrical work and other types of service. They were several IBEW International Conventions; and as a We are proud to be celebrating our local’s 98th member of our Apprenticeship Committee. He also anniversary this year. IBEW Local 558’s charter was excited to meet fellow members, eager to learn from Three Retirees Honored and share stories, happy to participate in community served on various Labor Councils, and was very established in Florence, AL, on Feb. 28, 1918. service projects, and humbled as they toured the 9/11 involved with both the Milwaukee Building Trades and Local 558 held our Service Pins Presentation for L.U. 464 (mt), COVINGTON, VA—On Oct. 29 at the World Trade Center Memorial. the Latino community in our area. members on Nov. 9 last year. This is one of our most Best Western in Covington, VA, IBEW Local 464 met As our unions are being attacked and prevailing We wish to publicly thank Rick for all he has exciting nights and looked forward to by all. The local to honor three retiring members: David Knick, electri- wages challenged, we’re proud to stand with our done for Local 494. He is well-liked and much respect- awarded 74 25-year pins, 23 30-year pins, 57 35-year cian; David Maddy, electrician; and David Morris, IBEW brothers and sisters. In unity, there is strength! ed by his union brothers and sisters for all his dedica- pins, 42 40-year pins, 46 45-year pins, 13 50-year pins, instrument journeyman. tion and hard work. One would be hard pressed to 11 55-year pins, eight 60-year pins, four 65-year pins, Maggie Rich, V.P. Local 464 Bus. Mgr./Pres. Rodney Bell served as meet a gentleman as sincere and down to earth as and one 70-year pin. We are proud to honor these master of ceremonies for the event. A crowd of family Rick is. Enjoy your retirement, brother. members for their loyal and faithful years of dedicated and friends gathered to celebrate this significant mile- membership with the IBEW and this local union. Kurt Jante, B.R. Member Elected To stone for the three honorees. These men have careers Our work picture was slow this past year in our State General Assembly that in total represent a span greater than 100 years, construction sector. We ratified six collective bargain- and all three were employed by one manufacturer. IBEW Community Service— ing agreements in 2015 and have seven collective L.U. 400 (es,i&o), ASBURY PARK, NJ—Local 400 Bro. Congratulations, gentlemen, on your longtime bargaining agreements scheduled for negotiations in Eric Houghtaling won election to the New Jersey General careers—and thank you for the memories you provid- Habitat for Humanity Projects 2016. Also, we are preparing for the upcoming 2016 Assembly in November 2015, unseating the GOP incum- ed us and more importantly, your service. God bless spring outage scheduled at TVA Browns Ferry Nuclear bent for the first time in over 20 years. The valuable each of you in your new journey. L.U. 520 (i&spa), AUSTIN, TX—The year 2015 was Plant in Athens, AL. closed out on a positive note! Volunteers from Local support of the IBEW local unions in New Jersey, the AFL- Cliff Persinger, P.S. We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday CIO, Monmouth-Ocean County Building Trades, and 520 enjoyed giving back to the community with a season and look forward to new opportunities for Central Labor Councils brought about a huge win for Habitat for Humanity Blitz build. Two homes were progress that 2016 will hold. organized labor. Eric is the third IBEW member now completed in just two weeks. We send our best throughout the Brotherhood. Local 520 has been active with Habitat for Human- serving in the New Jersey Legislature. General Assem- Tony Quillen, Pres./A.B.M. blyman Joseph Egan, deputy majority leader, is a mem- ity since 2002, completing more than 100 homes in Aus- ber of IBEW Local 456, and Assemblyman Wayne DeAn- tin and central Texas. To view a video of the latest event gelo, deputy speaker, is a member of IBEW Local 269. Bros. Egan and DeAngelo won re-election in November last year. Congratulations to all three brothers. Local 400 congratulates Don Mazza on his 50th anniversary teaching our JATC apprenticeship cours- Local 464 members David Knick (left), David es. In addition to teaching, he is a dedicated partici- Maddy (center) and David Morris were guests of pant in the Retiree Committee. [Editor’s Note: The honor at their retirement dinner in October. National Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Local 520 (NJATC) rebranded in 2014 and transitioned into the Golf Scramble Tournament members Electrical Training Alliance. See “NJATC Transitions volunteer into the Electrical Training Alliance,” The Electrical L.U. 466 (em,es,i&rts), CHARLESTON, WV—On Sept. for Worker (Sept. 2014), and at www.ibew.og.] 12 last year some of Local 466’s members, both active Habitat The Wellness Committee had a very active year and retired, braved spotty showers to have a golf for Humanity during 2015. They were busy providing our members scramble tournament at Bridge Haven Golf Club in Fay- projects.

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largest indoor Micro Sprint Car event. Look for excit- Prevailing Wage improvements to holiday pay, and an additional per- ing coverage of Bro. Martinez’s performance at www. sonal (sick) day. ibew584.com. L.U. 692 (i,mt&spa), BAY CITY, MI—We are pleased to Congratulations to our International Lineman’s Until next time, work safe, and please attend report that working people in Michigan have won Rodeo journeyman team of Matt McElroy, Mike Smith your monthly union meetings. Thanks for all of your another round in defeating attempts by anti-union forc- and Andy Ahner, who finished fifth overall in the Con- good work and commitment. es to repeal prevailing wage provisions in our state. tractor Division and 11th in the Hurtman Rescue Event, In solidarity, Local 692 and the Michigan State Building Trades while Apprentice Andrew O’Connor finished seventh Alan Shipman, B.M. were among those working to oppose efforts by the overall (out of 315) in the Contractor Division. anti-union Associated Builders & Contractors and Sil- As of this writing, our referral books are as follows: Inside Construction - 75, Outside Construction IBEW Local 570 volunteers helped staff the Tour ver Bullet Inc. of Nevada to gather signatures for a peti- - 15, Line Clearance - 1. de Tucson cycling event. Deep-Sea Fishing Trip; tion to have a prevailing wage repeal initiative appear Industry Night & Blitz on the 2016 ballot. It appears a Michigan firm was also Mark Baker, B.R./P.S. Wrapping up 2015 hired to collect signatures. The foes of prevailing wage failed to get enough valid signatures to have L.U. 606 (em,es,i,rtb,spa&u), ORLANDO, FL—Local the measure put on the ballot. Many signa- L.U. 570 (i,mo,spa&u), TUCSON, AZ—Local 570 had 600 sisters and brothers participated in an October tures were found to be duplicates and many another slow year with work in our jurisdiction. Thank deep-sea fishing trip organized by the hall. Sixty others ruled invalid. We are waiting to see you to the fellow IBEW locals that put our traveling members joined in the fun aboard The Orlando Prin- what ABC and others will do next. Brothers brothers and sisters out for work in their regions. We cess out of Cape Canaveral. Although the seas were and sisters, please continue to call your look forward to a better work picture in 2016. rough, and a few people became seasick, everyone state representatives and state senators We didn’t let last year’s work situation stop us enjoyed themselves. It was a great day for brother- and explain what prevailing wage means to from maintaining our tradition of community service. hood, fishing and relaxation. you and your family. If you haven’t yet called In November and December Local 570 members At the time of this writing, the Local 606 orga- your elected legislators, please consider volunteered at the following events: nizing department is in full gear preparing for another calling today. This is a very important issue • Southern Arizona Construction Career Days— Blitz & Industry Night. Our last Industry Night had At November meeting, Local 702 recognized 50-year and for our state. Thank you for your participa- 55-year Service Award recipients: Paul Farthing (left), Orval Local 570, NECA and the Tucson Electrical Joint over 200 electricians attending; our goal at press tion on behalf of working people. Hutchings, Jim Campbell, John Cunningham and Lester Blair. Apprenticeship Training Program helped more time is to surpass that number by half. Work in our We had some good news in our Bay than 1,000 students to bend conduit and wire jurisdiction continues to be good, and our signatory City elections. The elections went in our favor. Thank basic circuits with the help of journeyman wire- contractors expect more work in the future. you to all who voted. Steward Training Class men, construction electricians and apprentices; With great sadness, we report the death of • The Cyclovia biannual cycling event with over We continue to have some calls for work coming several Local 606 members: Gary Hunter, Woody L.U. 760 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), KNOXVILLE, TN—Local 20,000 riders; in and those calls will most likely be filled by Book 1. Sullivan and Rudy Griffith. These brothers will be 760 and Bus. Mgr. Tim Tate thank Int. Rep. Janet • The Tour de Tucson, where Local 570 volunteers Please keep our servicemen and servicewomen sorely missed. Schwingshakl from the IBEW Education Department staffed the 75 mile start line at the 33rd annual in your thoughts and prayers! Buy union-made, Amer- and Tenth District Int. Rep. Charles Rains for their cycling event with approximately 7,000 riders; and Fernando Rendon, R.S./P.S. ican products! expertise and instruction provided during last year’s • Local Holiday Food Boxes project—Local 570 vol- Tammy Gottleber, P.S. Steward Training class at Local 760. [Photo, bottom.] unteers joined others in packing up food boxes The role of union steward can at times be one of distributed for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Forty the most thankless jobs, but it is a most vital contact food boxes went to members of Local 570 on each Members Ratify between workers and their union. Union stewards of those holidays. Contracts have been a backbone of the labor movement for gen- Thanks to all the volunteers, including: Pete erations. They act as a model of fairness; they accept Sabin, Tanya Houston, Elizabeth and Hugo Valdez, L.U. 702 (as,c,catv,cs,em,es,et, the responsibility of understanding their contract; Patrick Armet, Orion Gresham, Mike Pugh, Scott and govt,i,it,lctt,mo,mt,o,p, they have a basic knowledge of legal guidelines and Anita Toot, Chuck and Mary Grube, Miguel San Juan, pet,ptc,rtb,rts,se,spa,st,t&u), OSHA laws; and they investigate and follow proper Dick Solomon, Russ Wind, Kevin Cunningham, Kris WEST FRANKFORT, IL—On Nov. grievance procedures. They also take on many other Cobbs, Marcos Escarcega, Stephen Phininzy, Patrick 12, prior to the expiration date, a roles and work as a coordinator and assist with orga- McKnight, Cody Aalberg, Eric Stoltz, Anthony Leyvas, new three-year agreement was nizing. A good union steward can deal with each per- Alan Nido, Clayton Fitzgerald, Alan Brizee, Clayton overwhelmingly ratified by the son as an individual as well as communicate the goals Oertwig and others. IBEW Local 636 members present check to Rob Ellis (far right) of My Safe Work. From left: Vice Pres. Tim Stratichuk, Executive Board membership at Illinois Consoli- of the company as a whole to their union brothers and Scott W. Toot, Pres./Mbr. Dev. member; Denise Bena, Executive Board, regional representative; dated Telephone Communica- sisters. Union stewards must set the standards for Rec. Sec. Christie Armstrong, Executive Board member; Laura tion, with a 1.75 percent general quality craftsmanship and efficient production, and Gilmore, Unit 25 vice chairperson; and R. Ellis. wage increase each year of the also promote a safety-conscious attitude in the work- ‘Great Work & Commitment’ contract and an initial $1,000 place at all times. These good training and education ratification bonus. Other changes include a perfor- principles ensure that the IBEW will remain strong and L.U. 584 (ees,em,es,i,rts,spa&u), TULSA, OK—Happy ‘My Safe Work’ Event mance bonus in which $500 is guaranteed in 2016; continue to elevate the moral, intellectual and social 2016, brothers and sisters. I hope you all had a nice For High School Students Roth 401(k) investment option; double-time on some conditions for our members and their families. Christmas and got to spend some time with friends holidays; vacation schedule improvement, elimina- Jason Leary, Organizer and loved ones over the holidays. L.U. 636 (as,catv,em,spa&u), TORONTO, ONTARIO, tion of vacation restrictions on weekends; improve- One of our bigger stories is a new effort by Ted CANADA—On Oct. 5 last year, Rob Ellis from My Safe ments in job postings; enhanced severance package Jenkins, our JATC director, to help first-year apprentic- Work spoke to the students of St. Joseph Catholic due to the Repair Department closing; and an Active Young Members & es with the initial costs of their training. While first- High School in Windsor, Ontario. increase to the on-call pay. This is a monumental year apprentices find themselves in good financial Rob’s son was killed in a workplace incident in achievement in the telecommunications industry. Union Participation shape by the end of the year, there are upfront costs 1999 and Rob has made it his mission to educate high At Alcoa, a new agreement was ratified 81 to 2. L.U. 968 (catv,i,mt,o,rts,spa&t), PARKERSBURG, that they have to meet for books and tools, which can school students on safety in the work place. It is a five-year contract with annual wage increases WV—IBEW Local 968 had two members attend the run about $800. Champions from United Way, Enwin Utilities, of 3.0 percent, 2.5 percent, 2.5 percent, 2.75 percent, Young Worker Caucus in July last year—Bro. Michael But Jenkins looked into a new program through Essex Powerlines and IBEW Local 636 were in atten- and 2.75 percent in each respective year of the con- McGee, a fourth-year apprentice, and Bro. Shawn the Labor Department and the Workforce Innovation dance. It was extremely encouraging to see how engaged tract, as well as increases to all shift premiums, and Opportunity Act, which offered reimbursement the students were and how challenging the students’ for the budding electricians. Many of them were able questions were. We learned that our future leaders are to save hundreds of dollars, which helped them bet- challenging each of us to improve in our communica- ter transition into their new careers. Check out the full tions, reporting safety performance and training. story in a new video on our YouTube page: www.bit. Afterward, members from Local 636, including ly/ibew584youtube. Bus. Mgr. Barry Brown, presented Rob Ellis from My [Editor’s Note: The National Joint Apprentice- Safe Work a cheque in the amount of $15,250. These ship Training Committee (NJATC) rebranded in 2014 funds were the proceeds from Local 636’s annual Golf and transitioned into the Electrical Training Alliance. Tournament. See “NJATC Transitions into the Electrical Training Alli- ance,” The Electrical Worker (Sept. 2014), and at Christie Armstrong, R.S. www.ibew.og.] As of this writing, journeyman Larry Martinez was gearing up for the Tulsa Shootout—the world’s The 2015 Steward Training Class held at Local 760 was a great success. 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activities for the children, including games and a cake Local 1928 thermal plant workers to keep them per- walk. We were also pleased to see a number of Local manently employed after its sole fossil-fuel genera- 968 retired members in attendance at the picnic. tion plant is laid-up in December of 2018. With regret we report the recent passing of sev- In spring 2016, several Local 1928 thermal plant eral members: Bros. Paul Atkinson, 61-year member; engineers will attend theory training toward a second Jim Blair, 45-year member; Paul Blair, 61-year mem- trade, some of them in mechanical trades, which ber; and Danny Rake, 47-year member. We have great Maritime Electric sees a need for in the future. memories and stories about these IBEW Local 968 Most of Prince Edward Island’s electrical load is brothers. They will be missed. carried by purchase of power from neighbouring New Lynford C. Lovell, B.M. Brunswick Power via two subsea cables from New Local 968 retirees attending 2015 union picnic: back row, Bob Lockhart (left), Clayton “Tater” Griffin, Brunswick. Given the shrinking targets for green- Bruce Goodno, Jon Zoller Sr., Jonathan Reynolds, Jess Blair, Charlie Arnold and Ray Byrd; front row, house gas-emitting, fossil fuel-driven generating Bob Parker, Jack Blue, Hiram Rebholz, John Ash, Hartzel Buckley, Greg Gore and Gerald Holbert. 2016 Training Scheduled plants—while Maritime Electric is a relatively small utility (with 178 employees and 78,000 customers)—it Gates, fifth-year apprentice. sel, third-year apprentice. It’s good to see young is heartening to see an employer commit to the skilled L.U. 1928 (i,o&u), HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA— Three Local 968 members attended the AFL-CIO members taking an active role. members of Local 1928 and consider the future value Maritime Electric (an electric utility in Prince Edward Leadership Training in June. They were: Bro. Gary Local 968 held its annual picnic on Sept. 26. Boy that they can bring to a business in transition. Island, privately owned by Fortis) continues its com- Hamilton, journeyman wireman; Bro. William West- Scout Troop 129 and their leader Alan Lloyd (a Local mitment to retain and re-train its 19 skilled IBEW Andrea McQuillin, A.B.M. brook, fourth-year apprentice; and Bro. Keaton Hou- 968 member) and wife Denise did an excellent job with ----- In Memoriam ------Members for Whom PBF Death Claims were Approved in December 2015

Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death 1 Brown, R. A. 6/5/14 46 Sleveland, E. 10/20/15 134 Matson, W. L. 11/9/15 353 Bacic, T. 12/1/15 605 Rice, W. P. 9/28/15 1186 Shito, T. 10/10/15 1 Dixon, H. F. 11/19/15 48 Court, H. H. 9/6/15 134 Morines, J. A. 11/2/15 353 Codispoti, V. 11/4/15 606 Griffith, R. N. 10/30/15 1186 Tokuda, H. 10/2/15 1 Turner, K. C. 11/13/15 48 Garcia, E. G. 11/8/15 134 Rudolph, J. B. 10/26/15 353 Daly, A. D. 10/5/15 606 Hunter, G. L. 11/18/15 1245 Cross, R. D. 10/14/15 3 Aumuller, R. W. 10/1/15 48 Jensen, E. L. 10/30/15 134 Tausch, R. B. 8/20/15 353 Friedewold, H. 11/9/15 611 Bartlett, L. G. 10/24/15 1245 Meuir, J. R. 11/20/15 3 Bartolomucci, R. J. 5/10/15 48 Knudsen, R. L. 10/13/15 134 Wallace, R. H. 10/13/15 353 Galvez, A. 12/4/15 611 Hughes, G. V. 10/11/15 1249 Riester, R. K. 11/8/15 3 Boer, H. J. 3/24/15 58 Anderson, G. F. 8/10/15 134 Wollek, S. P. 10/16/15 353 Knapp, A. R. 10/26/15 611 Johnson, I. J. 9/30/15 1249 Turck, L. H. 3/7/15 3 Consoli, A. 10/23/15 58 Downing, D. E. 11/6/15 136 Longmire, E. D. 8/23/15 353 Maxwell, S. 11/1/15 611 O’Harra, T. R. 1/18/15 1260 Tokuda, Y. 11/11/15 3 Johnsen, W. R. 10/22/15 58 Elliott, H. J. 10/3/15 139 Aber, J. O. 10/23/15 353 Youngberg, D. A. 6/16/15 613 Campbell, W. L. 4/7/15 1426 Gilthvedt, H. R. 8/6/15 3 Loachino, P. J. 9/15/15 58 Nicholson, C. 11/11/15 141 Strahl, C. A. 9/21/15 354 Austin, D. E. 10/1/15 613 Drake, D. H. 9/8/15 1439 Beaver, J. D. 10/8/15 3 McEvoy, J. P. 10/30/15 60 Clements, J. W. 10/18/15 145 Seibert, T. L. 9/13/15 354 Cook, C. E. 11/13/15 613 Kotowski, J. C. 1/26/15 1521 Hickman, T. J. 9/28/15 3 McGowan, F. X. 10/16/15 66 Chenault, R. N. 10/20/15 153 Rieck, E. D. 9/24/15 357 Leis, G. W. 12/27/14 613 Ward, C. M. 8/23/15 1531 Worsham, T. E. 3/8/15 3 O’Neil, W. M. 11/11/15 66 Silva, E. 12/4/14 164 Bowers, J. L. 10/4/15 357 Peacock, D. H. 11/20/15 613 Whatley, J. F. 10/28/15 1547 Harned, M. R. 7/4/15 3 Orlando, R. A. 11/24/15 66 Stanley, M. J. 4/22/15 164 Cassidy, D. V. 11/11/15 357 Scott, M. J. 9/17/15 613 Williams, R. M. 9/10/15 1547 Hill, O. D. 10/6/15 3 Panzarino, V. 11/26/15 68 Fodor, D. E. 3/9/15 164 DiBuono, T. A. 11/5/15 357 Scott, R. A. 11/8/15 617 Ching, R. K. 9/6/15 1547 Stieers, W. E. 6/14/15 3 Prescod, R. E. 9/2/15 68 Tortoriello, B. M. 6/20/15 164 Drexler, R. 9/26/15 357 Turner, T. W. 10/16/15 617 Sneesby, W. D. 9/19/15 1547 Whited, R. A. 9/4/15 3 Raimondi, K. 10/27/15 68 Williams, B. L. 11/21/15 175 Woolsey, M. L. 2/27/13 369 Lewis, D. E. 11/11/15 625 Anderson, B. W. 10/14/15 1547 Wilkes, F. M. 8/3/15 3 Schlichting, A. 10/13/15 71 Coleman, F. E. 12/14/14 176 Offerman, W. J. 10/10/15 396 Cox, R. D. 10/9/15 659 Harris, D. T. 11/1/15 1925 Tallent, J. A. 11/25/15 3 Sigman, I. 3/13/15 71 Holler, C. 10/18/15 194 Boyd, R. W. 10/22/15 401 Byrne, J. P. 7/18/15 659 Jefferson, D. M. 9/19/15 1947 Hall, R. C. 6/16/14 3 Stollmeyer, J. P. 9/18/15 73 Compogno, T. G. 9/22/15 194 Morris, J. L. 8/31/15 401 Olson, B. O. 9/10/15 659 Jones, L. R. 9/30/15 2085 Mummery, D. R. 7/26/15 3 Toccafondi, J. 10/4/15 73 Cruz, H. E. 9/11/15 212 Dempsey, L. A. 10/14/15 424 Henderson, D. J. 6/10/15 659 Woodward, G. H. 11/28/15 2085 Murray, L. 10/23/15 3 Weiss, D. H. 12/1/15 77 Davidson, D. D. 9/7/15 212 Gilb, R. C. 11/11/15 424 Johnson, T. L. 3/4/15 665 Andrews, D. W. 11/5/15 2113 Lee, D. M. 10/26/15 5 Stiles, E. K. 11/10/15 77 Feaster, K. P. 10/15/15 226 Meek, L. E. 11/10/15 429 Fisher, T. G. 11/9/15 666 Payne, R. E. 10/23/15 2129 Ross, G. W. 11/5/15 5 Watkins, L. A. 7/27/15 77 Rye, M. D. 4/4/15 226 Utter, D. R. 11/2/15 429 Gafford, W. B. 11/23/15 681 Young, H. 11/16/15 I.O. (55) Garman, L. L. 10/17/15 6 Adam, W. S. 10/3/15 77 Short, V. 9/28/15 229 Warren, E. E. 11/30/15 441 Thayer, D. J. 9/19/15 697 Mackey, G. W. 10/10/15 I.O. (120) Ingram, C. 9/21/15 6 Buerger, R. G. 10/13/15 77 Van Achte, G. 10/27/15 236 Gallogly, J. J. 11/6/15 443 Robinson, J. C. 10/19/15 700 Carter, C. 10/26/15 I.O. (261) Gatten, T. R. 8/15/15 7 Wheeler, R. B. 11/4/15 80 Ferguson, T. E. 11/22/15 236 Newman, D. B. 11/30/15 446 Rogers, C. F. 10/6/15 701 Lichthardt, R. J. 11/15/15 I.O. (342) Simpson, M. P. 9/25/15 8 Stender, E. J. 2/1/14 90 Halloran, F. J. 7/5/15 237 Pozak, R. J. 8/23/15 449 Carroll, R. F. 11/26/15 702 Harper, D. J. 11/6/15 I.O. (357) Townsend, G. E.10/30/15 8 Zawisza, M. S. 8/22/15 90 Miller, E. 8/15/15 241 Cox, R. H. 11/1/15 456 Bliss, D. M. 11/10/15 702 Jones, O. W. 11/29/15 I.O. (424) Lind, L. H. 8/26/15 9 Burns, P. A. 10/3/15 95 Lane, J. K. 9/14/15 252 Finley, J. S. 10/20/15 456 Bubenheimer, D. M. 9/1/15 702 Yearack, M. E. 7/28/15 I.O. (494) Betts, A. S. 11/21/15 11 Frykberg, P. J. 11/21/13 96 Hiitt, E. H. 6/21/14 252 Miller, S. R. 9/12/14 477 Randolph, C. C. 8/19/15 712 Nevling, R. L. 5/18/15 I.O. (498) Paczesny, J. P. 11/12/15 11 Ginsberg, D. 11/19/15 96 Petricca, A. F. 7/5/15 258 Fossa, E. 9/15/15 479 Belanger, P. H. 10/6/15 716 Holub, L. J. 11/1/15 I.O. (852) Council, H. R. 10/13/15 11 King, E. B. 10/4/15 98 Coppinger, J. E. 10/19/15 275 Leach, J. W. 8/26/15 479 Degeyter, D. 11/13/15 716 Jones, C. E. 10/23/15 Pens. (467) Smith, H. M. 10/21/15 11 Posthumus, H. W. 9/16/15 98 Gallagher, W. J. 11/1/15 278 Norvell, T. M. 10/31/15 479 Richards, F. D. 11/20/15 716 Wood, L. S. 11/4/15 Pens. (1788) Ryan, P. J. 11/21/15 11 Rice, E. 1/6/15 98 Schultz, J. F. 3/28/15 292 Hockert, S. E. 11/28/15 481 Belcher, J. E. 11/29/15 725 Clark, F. K. 11/7/15 Pens. (I.O.) Baker, C. J. 9/6/14 14 Hupfer, G. K. 9/13/15 98 Smith, W. K. 8/3/15 292 Johnson, R. A. 11/18/15 481 Conner, B. W. 9/1/14 731 Foss, R. G. 10/12/15 Pens. (I.O.) Cashmore, R. A. 9/15/15 16 Adams, J. D. 7/29/15 99 Spaziano, A. 8/30/15 292 MacLennan, G. 11/3/15 481 Fahrbach, R. 8/28/15 731 Wyberg, W. C. 4/4/15 Pens. (I.O.) Cheng, J. 7/19/15 17 Steffen, G. W. 11/9/15 102 Colucci, A. J. 10/13/15 292 Miles, R. J. 10/8/15 494 Beyer, T. W. 11/5/15 756 Chevreuil, G. E. 10/30/15 Pens. (I.O.) Cocking, W. F. 8/3/15 17 Thompson, W. F. 8/21/15 102 Jasinski, J. J. 10/30/15 292 Nelson, H. E. 1/12/15 494 Fenske, E. A. 11/9/15 760 Watson, H. A. 9/7/15 Pens. (I.O.) Cornell, W. F. 3/27/14 18 Langdon, R. K. 10/25/15 102 Vitale, S. 11/21/15 294 Rasmussen, M. 11/6/15 494 Halverson, G. W. 10/31/15 765 Love, F. M. 10/27/15 Pens. (I.O.) Erikson, L. C. 8/13/15 20 Keown, T. W. 11/4/15 103 Boudreau, W. A. 11/17/15 295 Gibbs, S. C. 7/20/15 494 Lattmann, H. H. 11/10/15 773 Mecher, J. C. 11/8/15 Pens. (I.O.) Frank, E. W. 10/18/15 24 Bogert, G. H. 10/23/15 103 Guerrera, J. 10/8/15 295 Ingram, L. G. 10/30/15 494 Urmanski, J. E. 11/21/15 776 Coates, W. L. 10/11/15 Pens. (I.O.) Gatherer, W. T. 11/10/15 24 Moller, L. J. 10/22/15 103 Maglio, J. S. 11/10/15 301 White, D. L. 11/16/15 494 Wuertemberger, E. K. 10/26/15 776 Matthews, M. O. 10/27/15 Pens. (I.O.) Kibler, R. B. 10/25/15 24 Smith, J. R. 10/31/15 103 Maloney, J. L. 11/3/15 302 McEuin, G. H. 8/25/15 495 King, L. R. 1/27/14 804 Grygaski, M. 9/7/15 Pens. (I.O.) Lawrence, C. J. 11/5/15 25 Dunleavy, R. W. 11/13/15 103 Szymaszek, R. P. 10/3/15 302 Turner, W. H. 10/12/15 540 Hardgrove, H. E. 11/11/15 804 Spoelstra, F. 6/13/15 Pens. (I.O.) Lay, P. M. 6/21/15 25 Kincel, E. F. 10/31/15 103 Wall, W. H. 7/11/15 306 Sander, A. 10/6/15 540 Torcasio, C. A. 10/15/15 852 Judy, S. J. 11/7/15 Pens. (I.O.) Maas, D. E. 10/13/15 25 McKay, E. C. 11/4/15 104 Richardson, L. F. 6/25/15 309 Race, W. E. 12/6/15 545 Jobes, R. E. 11/4/15 861 Brown, K. R. 10/30/15 Pens. (I.O.) Mansk, D. C. 10/5/15 25 Parks, C. G. 11/6/15 124 Barnes, J. W. 9/12/15 313 Fols, C. H. 11/24/15 557 McMall, F. E. 10/10/15 861 Miller, S. H. 9/26/15 Pens. (I.O.) Mastandrea, C. C. 10/25/15 25 Wian, M. A. 10/26/15 125 Lacross, G. 9/26/15 317 Adams, H. E. 11/3/15 558 Cochran, B. W. 11/12/15 873 Hall, J. E. 9/28/15 Pens. (I.O.) McGuirk, E. 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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers he future of organized labor is balanced on a knife’s edge as we head into 2016. Half of the states protect the right of workers and The Electrical Worker was the name of the first official employers to negotiate whatever contract they can reach, and half of the states intrude on those negotiations, putting their publication of the National Brotherhood of Electrical T thumb on the scale for the employer. Workers in 1893 (the NBEW became the IBEW in 1899 with They call it right-to-work, but in reality we know it is a misguided the expansion of the union into Canada). The name and economic philosophy that somehow believes that America does better format of the publication have changed over the years. when working families do worse. This newspaper is the official publication of the IBEW and About the best argument that right-to-work supporters can muster is seeks to capture the courage and spirit that motivated the that job growth is slightly better in states that limit a worker’s freedom to associate. Not decent jobs, not jobs with a salary you can live on, not jobs founders of the Brotherhood and continue to inspire the with benefits or a future, just more jobs. union’s members today. The masthead of this newspaper is Lonnie R. Stephenson International President Advocates for working Americans can claim some victories in the an adaptation of that of the first edition in 1893. past few years in Missouri, West Virginia and New Mexico. But since Arkansas first imposed right-to-work laws in 1946 after a noxious campaign notable for its racist and anti-Semitic fear mongering, every year has been a battle. In 2016, six states EXECUTIVE Fourth District Third District THE are in the balance: Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, New Mexico and West Virginia. OFFICERS William W. Riley Donald C. Siegel ELECTRICAL Unlike years past however, it isn’t just states that are in play. As outlined in this month’s story, the WORKER Lonnie R. Stephenson Fifth District Fourth District effort to strip workers’ rights in 2016 will happen at every level of government, from the Supreme Court International President Michael Walter Kenneth Cooper Editor down to counties, even cities. Lonnie R. Stephenson It won’t be enough to wait for Election Day to cast your ballot for a candidate who respects your right to Salvatore J. Chilia Sixth District Fifth District Mark organize. It isn’t too late to protect your wallet from the ideologues who want to get in it. International Chris J. Wagner Joe S. Davis Brueggenjohann We must make sure the men and women who represent us today know where we stand. And if you are Secretary-Treasurer Malinda Brent Seventh District Sixth District not sure who that is, there is a simple way to find out. Go towww.openstates.org, enter your address and INTERNATIONAL Patrick Lavin David J. Ruhmkorff Carol Fisher then write a letter to every person on that list. EXECUTIVE Alex Hogan There are IBEW members in nearly every county in every state in the nation. If we all get active, get our Eighth District Seventh District COUNCIL Curtis D. Bateman families and friends involved as well, we can do more than stop the erosion of our rights. We can go on the Ross Galbraith Steven Speer Chairman John Sellman offensive, and make 2016 the start of a new era for American workers. z Christopher Erikson INTERNATIONAL Eighth District Erin Sutherland VICE Jerry Bellah Asifa Haniff First District PRESIDENTS Joseph P. Calabro Ninth District Ben Temchine First District John J. O’Rourke Sean Bartel Second District William F. Daniels Colin Kelly Excellence in Broadcasting Myles J. Calvey Tenth District Second District Brent E. Hall Colleen Crinion Third District Michael P. Monahan Matt Spence ith 750,000 members in our union, we have men and Eleventh District James Burgham Michael Pointer Curtis E. Henke women doing all kinds of work. From building hydroelec- Rix Oakland tric facilities in Canada to keeping the lights on in Cali- Wfornia, there is a lot of diversity in what we do. But one thing that unites us is our commitment to doing the work well. That’s HOW TO REACH US what our broadcasting branch does and chances are, you’ve seen that work in action. We welcome letters from our readers. The writer should include his or It’s not our largest division, but it’s highly visible. With our national her name, address and, if applicable, IBEW local union number and card agreements with CBS and Fox Sports, we have technicians working number. 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❝LETTERSLETTERS WHOWHO WEWE AREARE ❞ TO THE EDITOREDITOR If you have a story to tell about your IBEW experience, please send it to [email protected]. Congrats, Dad! Los Angeles Member Takes I would like to publicly congratulate my father for receiving his 50-year union pin in 2015. Although he is retired now, he worked hard many years to achieve this goal. His Trade with his Faith My parents married young and worked hard to provide for my brother and I. Neither of them had the opportunity to go to college, but Across the Globe they made sure we did. We both received master’s degrees. My brother is the Polk, County, Local 697 retiree Otto Petr, with daughter Susan Fla., economic development director and I am xotic beaches and cruises aren’t a children’s librarian in Naples, Fla. what draws Devin Winiecke to dis- As a child, I remember my dad bundled up in layers of warm clothes and a Carhartt tant countries year after year. It’s jacket in winter, his green thermos filled with coffee. In summer, he sweated outside or a commitment to helping people inside when he worked in extreme temperatures at the blast furnace in the steel mill. It E with his skills as an electrician and mem- took me a while to figure out that the “coke plant” was not Coca Cola! ber of Los Angeles Local 2295. Dad never wanted to be “on the bench” when work slowed down and often volun- That’s what’s taken him to Haiti teered for overtime when it was offered. I don’t remember him ever taking a sick day. He three times since 2010, to Mexico in 2014 was a man’s man. and to the mountains of Nepal in 2015. On the weekends, he kept busy with fix-it projects around the house, at his work- “Devin is a great example of someone bench in the basement or in the garage. He took pride in his well-kept lawn and freshly who thinks beyond himself and gives back washed car. As kids, one of the highlights of our summers was the annual IBEW picnic to those in need,” said Local 2295 Business held at Sauzer’s Kiddieland. Manager David Clay. “He is the embodi- The Gary and Hammond, Ind., Local 697 credit union was beneficial to our family. ment of the concept of brotherhood.” It helped me finance my first car, $50 a month for a used 1972 Cutlass Salon. Winiecke volunteers with his church, As my father has aged, I’m finally hearing stories and more details about his work- both at home and abroad, traversing conti- ing days. The guys used to have lunch at Mehilo’s Pub, where they could purchase need- nents from North America to Asia. When ed supplies like work gloves and even cash their paychecks. his pastor showed him photos of the dev- My dad is now a satisfied retiree. He’s proud of his well-earned pension, is in good astation that killed more than 200,000 health and lives in Florida. He’s sad when he hears one of his union brothers has died, people in Haiti in 2010, he decided to join but remains optimistic for the future. He is still a tough guy that doesn’t talk about his his church in putting its mission into action feelings much, but I’ve never seen him happier. and journey to the Caribbean nation. Unfortunately, he was in the process of moving, so he wasn’t able to travel back to “In every picture, I saw work that Indiana to receive his 50-year pin in person. I want everyone to know how proud I am of needed to be done, that I could help my IBEW dad. If you look at our cars, you’ll notice we both display the same license plate with,” Winiecke said. holders on our cars. “IBEW the Right Choice”! Like any good volunteer, he did Susan Petr, daughter of Otto J. Petr, whatever needed to be done, from electri- retired member of Gary and Hammond, Ind., Local 697 cal work to plumbing to building class- Naples, Fla. rooms, a kitchen and a church. “I don’t know how many of us could live in their shoes,” said Winiecke of the From Facebook: Every month the IBEW Facebook page receives Haitians he met, oftentimes living without thousands of comments from our dynamic and engaged community clean water or electricity. “There is a lot of of members and friends. strength there.” Winiecke’s church partnered with one on the ground and the volunteers Proud to be Union worked with Promise Child, an organiza- Los Angeles Local 2295 member Devin Winiecke, pictured in Haiti in 2012, uses tion that helps children get an education his skills to help those in need, at home and abroad. I am a Local 46 retired wireman and very proud to have been a union electrician. I too by providing them with meals, clothing enjoyed the work that I did and the many wiremen that I worked with and can call my and school supplies. That kitchen Win- In Mexico, Winiecke worked on a he can do, he signs up. friends. The benefits that I had while working and my IBEW pensions now enable me to iecke helped build is now serving break- camp that helps men recovering from Winiecke noted how traveling to oth- enjoy life and all that it has to offer. Thanks to all and thanks to the IBEW for the rights fast and lunch to students in need. substance abuse and on a dormitory for er countries has helped him realize just we all deserve as working men and women that we have as union members! “It’s important to give back, and for teenage boys. He installed lights and did how good he has it, and how it has I'm also very happy that my son has chosen to carry on in the electrical trade and me to share the love of Jesus Christ,” Win- a service upgrade to ensure the building changed his perspective. is a Local 46 wireman. Spread the word that being a union wireman is a great life and iecke said. “And it’s a wonderful thing to was up to code, which will allow it to take “I don’t take as much for granted,” something to be proud of! be able to give someone running water in more teens. he said. “Mountains can be moved when and a light at night.” “When you think of orphanages, you individuals put aside their differences Brad Purfeerst, Local 46 retiree While in Nepal, he did maintenance think of young kids, but there are older kids and work together for a common goal. The Seattle, Wash. work on a sanctuary, installing fans and too and this gives them a place to go so same can be said of our union whenever other electrical work for classrooms. He they don’t get into trouble,” Winiecke said. there is a job that needs to be done.” I have been retired for 14 years and I am grateful for the support of all of my brothers and also helped build a three-story home A shop steward and IBEW member “He really walks the walk,” said sisters. We got to keep the Brotherhood going. Thank you, Local 150. that will be turned into an orphanage for for 13 years, Winiecke also shares his Ninth District Vice President John O’Ro- girls, many of whom lost their parents to skills at home. His church keeps a list of urke. “He does the work to make the spirit Chuck Beese, Local 150 retiree the recent earthquake or are fleeing the people in need of help with odd jobs. of solidarity and community a reality. And Waukegan, Ill. sex trade. Whenever there is a listing for something he does it everywhere he goes.” z Work Safe I’ve been a member of the IBEW since 1968 and have worked an awful lot of storms. Have you moved? Always remember: if it’s not grounded, it's not dead. Please be safe. Notify us of an address change electronically Gene Nowicki, Local 702 member Frankfort, Ill. www.ibew.org/ChangeMyAddress

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Partnering to build stronger communities Coalition Seeks Union Jobs with Public Transit Projects

arvin Kropke emphasizes “You’re putting emphasis on train- that fighting back against dif- ing, upward mobility and quality benefits,” ficult manufacturing trends Kurimski said. “It does that through policy Misn’t easy, especially when it initiatives and transit authorities, where comes to keeping jobs in the United States. we get in there and have a working rela- But the Los Angeles Local 11 busi- tionship with leaders in those industries.” ness manager and his members com- bined with Jobs to Move America to do just that when local officials selected a Japanese company to work on a large mass transportation project. “This is about the business model of manufacturing in this country,” Kropke said. “It’s about whether they can build this here and whether we can organize and have those middle class jobs brought back to our community.” Kinkisharyo International—the U.S. subsidiary of the Kinki Sharyo Corp., of Osa- ka, Japan—entered into an $890 million contract with the Los Angeles County Met- ropolitan Transportation Authority in 2012 “It’s about to build about 175 light-rail cars. It agreed to whether they can do much of the work in nearby Palmdale, Calif., where Kinkisharyo planned to retrofit build this here an existing manufacturing plant that would employ up to 250 workers. and whether we Employees at the Palmdale plant, ▲ Jobs to Move who now are working out of a temporary can organize America Director facility, voted via card-check later in 2015 Madeline Janis speaks for Local 11 to represent them. Contract and have those at a recent protest in negotiations are ongoing. Los Angeles. IBEW officials hope to spur these middle class jobs

▲ Then-President kinds of results nationally because of its brought back to Edwin D. Hill, left, and partnership with Jobs to Move America, International Represen- whose mission is to use the more than our community.” tative Jerry Kurimski $5 billion spent on rail cars and busses (back row, far right) annually in the United States to create – Marvin Kropke, business manager of during a Jobs to Move and maintain more good-paying jobs. Los Angeles Local 11. America coalition Most of the companies involved in meeting at IBEW such work are based overseas, so it’s not Kropke has worked closely for many headquarters in an easy sell. But the IBEW and JMA argue years with Jobs to Move America Director Washington in they’re the beneficiaries of public tax dol- Madeline Janis, who was the executive December 2014. lars that fund such projects. director of the Los Angeles Alliance for a “Without our involvement, without New Economy from 1993-2012. LAANE, as jobs their company will provide if awarded fight, but momentum has changed since There have been some hiccups JMA’s involvement, those jobs would not it is called in southern California, has the contract. Jobs to Move America began assisting her along the way, including in Los Angeles. In be here,” Kropke said. “Kinkisharyo worked to improve the environment and “By including incentives for U.S. job and other local organizers in 2013. the fall of 2014, Kinkisharyo threatened to would love to have those jobs in Japan.” working conditions in and around the city. creation and workforce development in its Jennifer Svenkerud, a Nippon scrap the production facility and build in Jobs to Move America was founded Those long-standing ties have procurement, CTA is using its purchasing Sharyo worker who was fired after filing a another state over an organizing dispute. in 2012 and is a coalition of about 30 formed relationships in the Los Angeles power for community benefit,” then-IBEW complaint with the Occupational Safety Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti labor, academic, civil rights and environ- political and business community. President Edwin D. Hill said when the agree- and Health Administration over unsafe encouraged both parties to return to the mental groups, including the IBEW. “The IBEW has been one of our core ment was announced. “IBEW applauds working conditions, has met with Labor table and helped broker a new agreement In December, it released a report partners from the very beginning,” Janis Mayor [Rahm] Emanuel for using the power Secretary Thomas Perez. Two employees and Kinkisharyo agreed not to contest its on Capitol Hill in conjunction with the said. “Marvin Kropke and Local 11 have of this $2 billion purse to spur job creation of the Rochelle plant accompanied JMA employees’ decision to allow Local 11 to University of Massachusetts’ Political always been leaders at creating good and opportunities for working families.” officials during their Capitol Hill appear- serve as their bargaining agent. Kropke Economy Research Institute, detailing manufacturing jobs.” The task is a little more formidable ance in December, where they met with said he’s pleased that Local 11 earned the ways to better monitor Buy American Added Kropke: “A format like JMA in areas without those deep ties, but not members of the Equal Employment right to represent those working people, provisions in the long-term transporta- needs strong union support. It does a lot of impossible. Opportunity Commission and members of but he’s not satisfied. Local 11’s bargain- tion bill recently signed by President good things, but you have to have the vigor Sixth District Regional Organizing the congressional Buy America Caucus. ing team is pushing to raise workers’ sala- Obama. and enthusiasm that only unions can bring.” Coordinator Lynn Arwood said Jobs to “The support they have given on the ries, he said. In addition to Los Angeles, the IBEW What started in southern California Move America has been a huge asset in ground, I’m very grateful for,” Arwood said. Kurimski said there’s been progress, and JMA are working together in Chicago, is something coalition organizers hope ongoing attempts to organize the Nippon “They have the connections to get the story noting the Los Angeles negotiations and the Boston and Rochelle, Ill., where projects can be duplicated in other cities. Sharyo-owned plant in Rochelle, which out that needs to be heard. I believe it’s “Build Chicago” accord. Getting those deals to upgrade public transportation are With assistance from the IBEW and opened in 2012. because of them we’ve been able to get to in contract form is a step forward, he said. underway, Membership Development Jobs to Move America, the Chicago Feder- Nippon Sharyo, based in Nagoya, key people and tell them our stories.” He hopes the relationship the IBEW has with Department International Representative ation of Labor entered into a “Build Chica- Japan, has refused to meet with officials Arwood noted that Janis, who is an Jobs to Move America can be copied in other Jerry Kurimski said. go” agreement with the city’s transit from the IBEW and other trade unions, attorney, agreed to represent Svenkerud areas beside public transportation. The goal is the same as in southern agency in July 2014. The Chicago Transit even though the company accepted $4.7 on a pro bono basis. “I’m happy and I hope it’s just the California: use dollars spent on public- Authority is asking bidders for work on a million in incentives from Illinois officials “Jobs to Move America is the kind of beginning,” he said. “I think we can use ly-funded projects to create good-paying $2 billion upgrade of the city’s light-rail to build the factory, which produces light coalition we’ve dreamed about having this as an example and take this as a mod- opportunities in those communities. system for the number and type of new rail cars. Arwood says it’s been a tough from Day One,” she said. el and blueprint for other industries.” z