Vol. 48 No. 4 Oct • Dec 2009 The Official Publication of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO http://capwiz.com/boilermaker http://www.boilermakers.org

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Twelve million dollars is big money, as this mock, oversized check symbolizes. Celebrating the record settlement are, l. to r., IVP-ISO Warren Fairley, Blake & Uhlig attorney Mike Stapp, IP Newton Jones, ED-CSO Kyle Evenson, United Association Asst. Gen. Pres. Stephen Kelly, IVP-WS Tom Baca, and IST Bill Creeden. IBB hosts USA shoot ...... 7 Boilermakers share in $12 million Fluor Daniel settlement History-making payment ing the company discriminated but which does not have a sub- ends nearly two decades against union members in Ken- stantial or direct interest. of litigation over antiunion tucky, Louisiana, and Arizona in A total of 167 union members violation of the National Labor will receive back pay and inter- hiring practices in Relations Act (NLRA). est payments ranging from $8,000 construction industry The two other charging parties to $217,000. include the International Broth- “The 2009 settlement agree- INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT erhood of Electrical Workers ment ends nearly two decades of L-1814 sends off New York . . . Newton B. Jones announced in (IBEW) and the United Associa- litigation involving Fluor Daniel’s 12 October that 50 Boilermakers tion of Journeymen and Appren- refusal to hire voluntary union will share in a record $12 million tices of the Plumbing and Pipe organizers,” said Jones. settlement with Fluor Daniel Inc. Fitting Industry (UA). A fourth “This is a substantial amount over the firm’s antiunion hiring union, the United Brotherhood of of money, and all of it will be practices. The IBB is one of three Carpenters (UBC), joined the liti- divided among union members. international unions that brought gation as an intervener — a party charges against Fluor Daniel in that has some bearing on the case, See SETTLEMENT, page 5 the early and mid-1990s, alleg- Local 45’s Brown wins national apprentice competition Title is first for Richmond, Ark.), placed second in the national Va., lodge; L-69’s Tucker event, and the pair also won takes second place the national team award for the Southeast Area. GRADUATE APPRENTICE Tucker broke ground of his own this Jason Brown broke new ground past summer by winning the South- for his lodge Sept. 27 – Oct. 1 by east Area competition, becoming the becoming the first L-45 (Rich- first L-69 member to do so. mond, Va.) member to win the Results of the four-day national Boilermakers’ national out- competition, held at the Boilermakers’ standing apprentice competi- national training center in Kansas City, tion. Brown was also the first Kan., were announced at an awards L-45 member ever to place in the banquet Oct. 1 at the Westin Crown Southeast Area event — he was Center in Kansas City, Mo. runner-up in that competition, Other graduate apprentices com- held July 27-30 at L-199 in Jack- peting this year were, from the West- sonville, Fla. ern States, Luke Lafley, Local 242 Brown’s teammate, Thomas Local 45’s Jason Brown (Spokane, Wash.), and David Hoogen-

753 State Avenue, Suite 565 Kansas City, Kansas 66101 Tucker, Local 69 (Little Rock, works through the stud welding exercise. See COMPETITION, page 15 2 - the Boilermaker Reporter headli ne new s Oct • Dec 2009 Tripartite conference grapples with energy, other challenges IP Jones details had to learn on the proj- “revolutionary” manpower “Canada is doing it ect. Every one of them delivery system has had to recover their [carbon capture and [former] position.” THE FUTURE OF coal and nuclear Hawthorne said that’s power was a primary focus of the sequestration] right.” one of the reasons no new 24th annual National Tripartite nuclear power plants are Alliance Conference h e l d i n — Travis McLing, scientist being built in the United Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 11-16. States. “We have in the U.S. Industry experts — including a sci- Idaho National Laboratory what I refer to as a massive entist, a leader in nuclear power rush to be second,” he said. development, and a legislative panel CCS refers to various methods of “Nobody wants to build the — addressed emerging technolo- removing carbon dioxide from indus- first plant, because it carries gies, political challenges, economic trial processes and confining it deep with it a lot of risk.” obstacles, and related issues. underground or deep undersea. He said the current focus Conference participants also McLing said that because of Wash- on wind and solar power, received an update from International ington gridlock, industry, investors, along with the economic President Newton B. Jones on the and state governments are uncertain recession, also work to Intl. Pres. Newton B. Jones discusses the MOST latest tripartite initiative, called the of how to proceed with new power deter owners from starting Boilermaker Delivery System. MOST Boilermaker Delivery System. plants and the widespread applica- new projects. tion of CCS technologies. Gose expressed concern that with- MOST Administrator Bill Pal- out specific energy legislation the misano opened the conference with “In 2003 and 2004 in the Northwest, Panelists detail there were about 13 advanced coal Environmental Protection Agency a tribute in absentia to Boilermaker legislative push could set regulations that would International President Emeritus power plants that were on the draw- ing boards or had been announced,” A FOUR-MEMBER panel represent- be especially costly and difficult Charles W. Jones. Palmisano said for owners. Jones “had the courage and strength McLing recalled. “Currently, there are ing the tripartite partnership told zero that are getting ready to go online, conference participants about efforts Also serving on the panel were to recognize that a program such Abe Breehey, Legislative Director for as MOST was sorely needed in the simply because of the uncertainty. to fashion an energy bill that takes “Canada is doing it right,” he said, into account the needs of the indus- the Boilermakers; Tony Jacobs, SAIP- construction industry. He is today CSO; and Brad Bradford, consultant still the only international president referring to an $865 million CCS proj- try. John Gose, senior site manager for ect in Alberta’s Athabasca oil sands Consumers Energy, said that overall to the International President and [in organized labor] to have imple- consultant to BWCC. These three men mented a mandatory drug testing pro- region, financed by the provincial and his company supports federal leg- federal governments. The money will islation . . . to control greenhouse have been working together to build a gram for his members. No other craft coalition of owners, contractors, and has done that.” go toward a large-scale pilot project gases. “We want [that legislation] to capture and store carbon diox- to be reasonable and cost-efficient,” Boilermakers with the purpose of pre- Scientist calls carbon ide at the Shell Canada Scotsford he stressed. senting a united front on Capitol Hill. “We’ve tried hard to make our legis- challenge next “moon shot” upgrader. “That amount of money — for this one project — is roughly lative approach a tripartite approach,” GETTING CONTROL OVER carbon equivalent to the total U.S. govern- dioxide emissions in the United States ment budget for all seven regional “We have in the U.S. is a challenge equivalent to the “moon carbon sequestration partnerships shot” effort of the 1960s, a Depart- across the country,” said McLing. ment of Energy scientist told the The U.S. partnerships are charged what I refer to as a conference. Travis McLing, who leads with developing the knowledge the carbon sequestration research pro- base and infrastructure requirements massive rush to be gram at the DOE’s Idaho National for commercialization. Laboratory, said it would take that second” [to build a kind of a national commitment to Nuclear energy faces overcome a myriad of obstacles. tough challenges, says nuclear plant]. However, the growing menace of industry expert global warming — and an emerg- — Duncan Hawthorne, ing threat to U.S. energy security — DUNCAN HAWTHORNE, president President and CEO demand that the United States move and CEO of Bruce Power, discussed Duncan Hawthorne, president and forward, stressed McLing. Among the future of nuclear energy and the CEO of Bruce Power, reports on the of Bruce Power the primary obstacles, he said, are the challenges faced by owners, inves- future of nuclear power. absence of a federal energy policy and tors, and contractors. He said there the lack of an industrial-scale pilot are 440 nuclear reactors world- program to test carbon capture and wide, with 67 under construction. The Boilermaker Reporter is the official pub- lication of the International Brotherhood of sequestration (CCS) methods. Also “Many of them, not surprisingly, Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, called “carbon capture and storage,” [are] in China and India and Russia Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO. It is published — places that have a desperate need quarterly to disseminate information of use for power.” and interest to its members. Submissions from members, local lodges, and subordi- Hawthorne said some of the proj- nate or affiliated bodies are welcomed and ects his firm is involved with overseas Oct•Dec 2009 Vol. 48 No. 4 encouraged. This publication is mailed free of charge to active members and retired have suffered major cost overruns Newton B. Jones, International President and and delivery problems. He cited a Editor-in-Chief members holding a Retired Members Card. Others may subscribe for the price of $10 for new plant in Finland that is coming in William T. Creeden, Intl. Secretary-Treasurer three years. Standard Mail (A) postage paid three years late and at twice its bud- International Vice Presidents at Kansas City, Kan., and additional mailing offices. ISSN No. 1078-4101. get. “There’s currently a law suit over Lawrence McManamon, Great Lakes who pays for it. It’s a messy story.” Sean Murphy, Northeast POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: A refurbishment project in Greece, Sam May, Southeast [email protected] “which should have cost $2.25 billion Tom Baca, Western States The Boilermaker Reporter will instead cost $4 billion,” he added. Joe Maloney, Western Canada 753 State Avenue, Suite 565 A major reason for these problems, Ed Power, Eastern Canada Kansas City, KS 66101 said Hawthorne, is contractors have Warren Fairley, Industrial Sector (at-Large) (913) 371-2640; FAX (913) 281-8110 lost the capability and knowledge to Editorial staff take on large nuclear jobs. “There is Web site: www.boilermakers.org not a single contractor, not one, who Donald Caswell, Managing Editor CanadaPost Agreement : PM 41892512 Carol Almond, Asst. to the Managing Editor Scientist Travis McLing describes has worked on my projects that was Mike Linderer, Writer and Editor obstacles to the commercial use of capable of doing what they said they Printed in the U.S.A. carbon capture and sequestration. could do. Every one of them has Mary Echols, Publications Specialist A prize-winning newspaper Oct • Dec 2009 headline news the Boilermaker Reporter - 3 said Breehey. “We’ve identified our shared priorities, such as reasonable emission reduction targets, a fair share of allowances, and financial and regu- latory incentives for carbon capture and storage.” Jacobs said the tripartite approach to lobbying has worked well, and the coalition has held several meet- ings with U.S. Senate staff. “We have people who know the technology and can explain it. We have people like Abe that understand the workings in Washington, D.C. We have people like me, who as a common Boilermaker [can speak about Boilermaker jobs].” Bradford observed that “the lack of regulatory certainty has paralyzed owners, who must make decisions on capital expenditures. It’s bad for contractors . . . [and] it’s bad for labor. The simple fact is the longer we delay and the more that action is deferred, the more difficult and expensive it is going to be for all of us.” Studying the rigging exhibit are, l. to r., Canadian National Training Coordinator Grant Jacobs, D-CDS Skipper MOST Boilermaker Delivery Branscum, and SAIP Marty Spencer. System will increase productivity, save millions online system, travelers can post creating hardships for travelers, the the status of the Boilermaker-Black- themselves to as many work lists as rules create barriers to locals that wish smith National Pension Trust and the A REPORT ON the MOST Boiler- they wish in a matter of minutes from to sign up new members. Establishing Officers and Employees Pension Plan maker Delivery System (BDS) gener- anywhere there is access to the Inter- consistent referral rules for all con- with union participants. Because cer- ated substantial interest among par- net — for example, at home, at the struction locals and enabling members tain provisions of the Pension Protec- ticipants. Intl. Pres. Newton B. Jones local lodge, or at a public library. to access work lists via the Internet tion Act were not suspended in 2009 said the system will revolutionize the Jones said another major benefit is will help eliminate those problems, as they were in 2008, substantial action way Boilermakers are assigned to jobs that the system will discourage job- Jones said. will be needed to strengthen both and will generate extensive, up-to- hopping and related absenteeism by Don Powell, manager of purchas- date information on skill sets, worker incorporating a uniform, nationwide ing and logistics for NRG Texas, funds. In addition, the Boilermakers allocation, and trends. The Web-based penalty system, improving productiv- urged all partners of the tripartite to National Health & Welfare Fund may computer system will store member ity, and saving the industry millions support the MOST BDS. “This is a require some adjustment. A number qualifications, job status, and other of dollars. major effort that they [the Boilermak- of options have been identified, and information. It will allow members to Ken Wasilewski, general manager - ers] have undertaken, and I would like union trustees were expected to make access and update their information Eastern Operations for Babcock & Wil- to thank them. This is a great example a recommendation to the full boards and to indicate their availability and cox Construction Co., reported that a of where something tough has been of the various trusts before year end. work preferences. tackled that is going to help all of us study performed by his firm showed —  Under development for several the rate of absenteeism, including that the Boilermakers, contractors, and the Common Arc Executive Director years, the BDS is based on the online resulting from job hopping, averaged owners, as we go to implement this.” John Erickson highlighted MOST referral system developed by Cana- 6.6 percent in 2008 (for the 12 proj- safety achievements over the years. dian Boilermakers. It will enable con- ects examined). He said the impact of Virtual campus offers He estimated that since 1991 the tractors to place online job calls and absenteeism is so great that the rate online training industry avoided 32,800 lost-time will allow locals to more efficiently always seems higher than it actually injuries and saved $5.7 billion in direct dispatch members to jobs. It will also is. The actual cost of absenteeism can GRANT JACOBS, CANADIAN and indirect cost avoidance. Erickson provide efficient access to travelers. be substantial, he noted. National Training Coordinator, dem- said on a typical project MOST pro- IP Jones provided an overview of Jayne Clemance, MOST BDS onstrated the Boilermaker Virtual grams save a contractor $2.5 million. the proposed system, noting that sig- Campus, an online education and program manager, demonstrated the He added that the NACBE board has nificant progress has been made in system. Clemance said she has met training system hosted on the Cana- adopted new metrics and goals to the past year. One of the key benefits, with business managers and dis- dian Web site (www.boilermaker.ca). he said, is that it will save travelers, patchers at Local 154 (Pittsburgh) and Since its creation three years ago, the measure safety progress. The initia- collectively, more than $1 million Local 83 (Kansas City, Mo.) to develop campus has grown rapidly, offering tive is intended to promote safety atti- annually in expenses related to a sense of how individual lodges numerous video and animated mod- tudes and behavior not only on the job keeping their names on work lists. operate differently. ules that allow members to learn at but in workers’ daily lives. Currently, travelers must pay for Adopting the BDS will first require their own pace. MOST Safety Rep Roger Erickson transportation, lodging, and related reforming the Boilermaker referral Jacobs said the national training expenses incurred in going outside system. Jones pointed out that refer- trust fund has added online assess- reported on developments involving of their home lodge to update lists ral rules are not consistent from one ment testing for the Red Seal welder’s safety training. He said OSHA has at other lodges. Under the proposed local lodge to another. In addition to certification. Red Seal is a national made changes to the 10-hour and certification program in Canada for 30-hour courses and is conducting the trades. All Canadian provinces more unannounced audits to ensure are signatory to the program. Online classes are being taught as required. assessment testing for the boilermaker He cautioned that anyone commit- Red Seal certification is under way. ting fraudulent OSHA training faces Jacobs said the online campus is criminal prosecution. Erickson said especially appealing to millennials (those born between 1980 and 1995), MOST-qualified trainers will benefit who are accustomed to using elec- from a new 16-volume video library tronic forms of communication. depicting actual Boilermakers. The library is nearing completion. He Speakers address added that to date MOST has more other issues than 360 OSHA-authorized trainers. It has trained over 42,000 students in the CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS OSHA 10 course. heard from speakers on a range of  other topics, including the national Director of Health and Safety funds, the value of MOST, safety, Services Mark Garrett recalled his substance abuse, and regional previous employment with a non- tripartite meetings. Members of the Tripartite legislative initiative panel, l. to r., Abe Breehey, D-LA, Department of Government Affairs; Brad Bradford, consultant; John Gose, IP Jones and Tom DelFiacco, vice See TRIPARTITE, page 8 senior site manager, Consumers Energy; and Tony Jacobs, SAIP-CSO. president of the Segal Co., reviewed 4 - the Boilermaker Reporter headli ne new s Oct • Dec 2009

“The race is on to develop and deploy carbon capture and storage technologies,” Intl. Pres. Newton B. Jones tells AFL-CIO convention delegates.

IP Jones elected vice president of AFL-CIO Convention signals change been affiliated for the last four years helped our nation progress into the at federation with a rival union organization. 21st century,” he told convention Delegates gave a raucous welcome delegates. “And for more than five FOR THE FIRST time in 47 years, the to President Barack Obama Sept. 15, decades, [we] have been install- Boilermakers will have a seat on the who told the gathering, “There is ing emission control systems. Now AFL-CIO executive council. Inter- nothing like being back in the house of we are faced with the challenge of national President Newton B. Jones labor.” Obama’s appearance marked global warming, and the race is on to will serve on the council after being the first time a U.S. president has develop and deploy carbon capture elected one of the federation’s vice addressed an AFL-CIO convention and storage technologies. Even as we presidents during the September since 1997, when Bill Clinton spoke to meet here this week, pilot systems are convention in Pittsburgh. the federation. being constructed to turn the energy Jones was nominated for the four- The day before his election to these systems produce even greener.” year post by Cecil Roberts, Interna- the AFL-CIO executive council, IP Another Boilermaker who received tional President of the United Mine Jones addressed the convention in recognition during the conven- Workers of America. Roberts also support of Resolution 10: Creating and tion was Local 19 (Philadelphia) nominated Richard Trumka, who was Sustaining Good, Green Jobs. The Secretary-Treasurer Fred Chamber- elected president of the AFL-CIO, resolution stresses the need for labor lain. He was honored for his work taking over for John Sweeney, who to take the lead in ensuring that supporting Barack Obama’s presiden- retired after 15 years at the helm. efforts to protect the environment tial campaign. Chamberlain was also The convention saw other signifi- and reduce greenhouse gases will recognized at this year’s LEAP confer- cant changes, including the reuni- create good-paying union jobs. ence for his political activism. fication of UNITE HERE with the “For more than a century, Boil- The AFL-CIO convention drew AFL-CIO. The union, which represents ermakers and our fellow building nearly 1,000 delegates and 2,000 Local 19 Sec.-Treas. Fred Chamberlain workers predominantly in the hotel, tradesmen and women have been guests. The federation represents is honored at the AFL-CIO convention. food service, laundry, warehouse, building and maintaining the power about 11.5 million workers. q Photo by Bill Burke/Page One Photography and casino gaming industries, had generation systems that have… Kaiser Silica Trust deadline approaching: Some claimants must file by Dec. 31, 2009

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Oct • Dec 2009 headline news the Boilermaker Reporter - 5 SETTLEMENT Fight Back blazed trail for continued from page 1 construction organizing In fact, this settlement is the largest of its kind. The Boilermaker Fight After three decades, International President Newton B. Back construction organizing strategy program still shows results Jones was instrumental in the Fight Back and other building trade organizing program, first as an organizer and later programs have once again exposed BY THE END of the 1970s, nonunion as Director of Organizing and Commu- the lengths to which some employ- construction and repair companies had nications. He became the program’s chief ers will go to deny workers the right cut a deep swath in the market share architect, developing and implement- of unionized contractors. Boilermaker ing approaches that had never before to engage in union activity protected of dollars for members — including the under the NLRA.” leaders knew something unconventional been tried. had to be done to stem the onslaught Over the years, Fight Back tested record-breaking $12 million Fluor Daniel Unions employ innovative and to regain lost work. In 1980, three and helped establish case law. One key settlement recently announced. of those leaders — International Vice precedent was established when the Writing back in 1993, then Director of organizing strategies President Charles W. Jones, Interna- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Organizing and Communications New- ton B. Jones observed: DEVELOPED BY THE Boilermakers tional Rep Connie Mobley, and Local 30 determined that voluntary organizers “We have won on many levels. We in the early 1980s, Fight Back grew out President Barry Edwards — began a con- have special protection under the law. have won better, safer working condi- of the need to counter a growing non- struction organizing strategy that became To take advantage of that protection — tions for many workers who have joined union construction sector. A similar known as Fight Back. and to preclude nonunion employers our cause. Many workers have chosen program known as COMET (Con- The premise of Fight Back was simple from claiming they didn’t know an appli- to join our union even though we did struction Organizing Membership and direct: send voluntary union orga- cant was a union member, and therefore not achieve or win an election at their Education Training) is promoted by nizers to nonunion construction jobs to didn’t break the law — Boilermakers job site. Most nonunion employers have the AFL-CIO Building and Construc- apply for jobs. If the contractors refused typically wrote “voluntary union orga- raised their workers’ wages during our tion Trades. Both strategies rely on to consider or refused to hire appli- nizer” across their applications. Fight Back campaigns. Several have vol- volunteer union organizers to obtain cants on the basis of their union affilia- Like IP Newton Jones, IST Bill Creeden untarily recognized us as the collective work on nonunion sites and attempt tion, they would be in violation of the also worked as a Fight Back organizer bargaining representative for their work- to organize them. National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). and later oversaw the effort as Director ers. Some have chosen to sign job com- Like many nonunion construc- The Act specifically prohibits employers of Organizing. Others serving in various pliances, and some have even signed our tion firms, Fluor Daniel (in the cases from discriminating against workers who International leadership roles today also area agreements.” resolved by the $12 million settle- engage in protected union activity such carried the Fight Back strategy forward. After 29 years, Fight Back is still ment) discriminated against union as organizing or promoting unions to The Brotherhood’s innovative orga- proving its value. organizers applying for work. Rarely other workers. nizing approach has recovered millions were the union applicants given any consideration for employment, even though they often possessed supe- & Uhlig law firm to stay on the case cannot lawfully be discriminated The Respondent went to substantial rior skills and experience. Refusing to until their members got relief. against in employment.” effort and expense — paying per diem consider or refusing to hire on the Noting that many similar cases The Big Rivers Electric Com- to nonlocals, paying for advertising, basis of union affiliation violates have been successfully resolved over pany organizing effort was led sending mass recruitment mailgrams, the NLRA. the past three decades (including sev- by Barry Edwards, now a retired and paying subcontractors — to avoid However, violating a worker’s eral smaller payouts by Fluor Daniel), International Rep. considering the qualified activist right to protected union activity often Stapp called the most recent settle- In 1994, in a case involving a project journeymen whose applications were carries only minor penalties. Offend- ment agreement “the jewel of all Fight at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generat- still present in its office in “inactive ing companies typically are required Back cases.” ing Station in Wintersburg, Ariz., led files.” [Fluor Daniel, Inc. 333 NLRB No. to make the worker whole and by Gary Evenson (AIP, D-CRS), the 57 (2001), page 12] promise not to do it again. Individ- Fluor Daniel is repeat offender Boilermakers filed similar charges of In the Palo Verde case, Fluor Dan- uals acting alone often do not have discrimination. A year later, the IBEW iel won a contract for nuclear power THE CURRENT SETTLEMENT the legal resources or determination and UA filed charges against Fluor plant maintenance that had formerly resolves three sets of unfair labor to stay on the case until justice has Daniel for hiring discrimination affect- been held by Bechtel Corporation, a practice (ULP) charges. The first been achieved. ing union organizers seeking work on heavily-unionized contractor. Despite charges, filed by the Boilermakers in The process takes time. In the recent Exxon’s Baton Rouge, La., refinery. the established security clearances 1990, alleged that Fluor Daniel refused settlement, the oldest of the cases took The NLRB combined the Palo held by former Bechtel workers, along to hire union members to work power 19 years to resolve. The 50 Boilermak- Verde and Exxon cases for litigation. with their extensive nuclear experi- plant outages for Big Rivers Elec- ers and the other craftsmen involved Among other deficiencies in Fluor ence and established skills, Fluor Dan- tric Company in Kentucky. In 1991, in the Fluor Daniel cases were success- Daniel’s argument, the Board found iel denied employment to them, often the NLRB found (and the Sixth ful because they had the backing of the following: hiring workers with little or no nuclear Circuit Court of Appeals later their unions. The Boilermakers relied Staffing practices at both projects experience, according to the NLRB. upheld) that Fluor Daniel broke the on attorney Mike Stapp and the Blake reflected the Respondent’s [Fluor Boilermaker International Secre- law. In some instances, the firm Daniel’s] corporate animus against tary-Treasurer William Creeden noted offered more difficult welding union activist applicants. At Palo that the record settlement came too tests to union workers than to Verde, the Respondent failed to late for more than 12 union workers nonunion workers. consider the obvious and natural source who are now deceased. “Their heirs Writing in a supplemen- of qualified workers, the incumbent will receive the shares that would have tal decision, Administrative workforce, and recruited from elsewhere gone to those members,” he said. “But Law Judge Martin J. Linksy in the country to avoid the risk of the fact that it took nearly 20 years to stated: “The law is crystal hiring organized craft employees. settle the oldest of these cases points to clear that union affiliated Recruiters at both projects drew the need for labor law reform. Passing applicants for employment heavily on the national pool of former the Employee Free Choice Act would employees with undesirable records. be a great start.” q BOILERMAKERS PUBLISH HISTORIC CALENDAR

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Orders industries, from railroads to power generation to shipbuilding. may also be placed by calling the Historic Preservation Department at 913-281-8174. 6 - the Boilermaker Reporter headli ne new s Oct • Dec 2009 Regional tripartite conferences provide local focus WHILE THE NATIONAL tripar- d’Alene, Idaho, Aug. 17-20. Nine local tite conference sets the direction for lodges, 17 contractors, and seven own- owner-contractor-labor coopera- ers sent representatives. International tion, regional meetings allow partici- President Newton B. Jones talked pants to put those ideas into action. about the MOST Boilermaker Deliv- In 2009, seven regional conferences ery System currently in development. made it possible for all locals in Climate change was also a key fea- the United States and Eastern Can- ture of this conference. On the first ada to meet with the owners and con- day, a panel consisting of Brad Enzi, tractors they work with most often North American Power Group; Travis to discuss upcoming work and other McLing, Idaho National Laboratory; regional issues. Jerry Bennett, APCOM Power Inc.; Th e Oh i o Va l l e y Tr i p a r t i t e and Boilermakers Director of Legis- Co n f e r e n c e is the longest-running lative Affairs Abe Breehey discussed meeting of this kind, dating back to greenhouse gases. They covered a the 1980s. It is credited with being an wide range of possibilities and prob- early inspiration for the national tri- lems posed both by the technology partite initiative. Meeting June 1-2 in and by the political process necessary Lexington, Ky., this conference drew to bring it to market. On the second 10 owner representatives, each of day, McLing gave a detailed summary whom gave a brief presentation on the of current scientific research into car- final day. The economic uncertainty bon dioxide storage. following last year’s housing and Th e Ea s t e r n Ca n a d a Tr i p a r t i t e Co n f e r e n c e stock market collapse was a common Southeast International Vice President Sam May swears in newly-elected took place Aug. 11-13 in theme; however, owners also high- Mississippi River District 5 Business Manager/Executive Secretary David Collingwood, Ontario. Guest speakers lighted several significant new and Hegeman as retiring BM-ES John Simoneaux looks on. included IP Newton B. Jones; David ongoing projects. Galvin, president of the Boilermaker The Prairie State Energy Campus in Contractors Association; Stew Steven- Washington County, Ill., being built by Because travel is expensive and Bill Terrassi, DTE (formerly Detroit son, ArcelorMittal Dolfasco; the Hon- Bechtel Power Corporation for Prairie time-consuming, regional tripartite Edison), talked about the cap-and- orable Jack Keir, minister of energy State Generating Company, promises conferences are often combined with trade bill currently in Congress. Boil- for New Brunswick; Duncan Haw- to provide work for Boilermakers other meetings. The Northeast Area ermakers SAIP-CSO Tony Jacobs gave thorne, president and CEO of Bruce into 2011. The 1,600-MW supercriti- combined their tripartite with meet- a rundown on the progress of that Power; Lloyd Rankin, Ascension Sys- cal power plant is currently the larg- ings of the apprentice coordinators bill and discussed some of the carbon tems; James Byrne, director of con- est electrical generation construction and lodges working under the North- capture projects that are already struction for New Build CANDU; and project in the United States. Once east Area Agreement. The confer- in operation. Dennis Ryan, president of Compass completed, it will provide electricity ence ended with a dinner and dance, Th e So u t h e a s t Ar e a Tr i p a r t i t e Health & Safety. for 1.7 million homes in nine states, at which the winner of the North- Co n f e r e n c e took place in Destin, Fla., Mark Breslin, author and owner of producing 80 percent less carbon east Area Apprentice Competition Aug. 31 – Sept. 2. Nineteen locals and Breslin Strategies, conducted a session dioxide than the electricity generation was announced. three district lodges were represented. on developing a leadership culture it is replacing. T h e Gr e a t La k e s Tr i p a r t i t e Speakers from the Southern Company within the union and the industry. A A key element of the Ohio Valley C o n f e r e n c e brought together talked about productivity studies portion of his talk included a genera- meeting each year is the compilation locals in Huron, Ohio, July 28-30. and environmental studies. Robert A. tional analysis of the tripartite par- and distribution of manpower projec- Five owner representatives made Summers, vice president of major proj- ticipants. Breslin’s analysis illustrated tions for participating locals. These presentations, discussing upcom- ects for the Tennessee Valley Author- the need for today’s leaders to begin forward-looking estimates help busi- ing projects and possible future ity, gave a report on their upcoming mentoring and teaching promising ness managers find work, fill all their work in the area. Tom Householder, and ongoing projects. Anthony members of the millennial generation obligations to contractors, and keep American Electric Power, praised Perkins, from Applied Technical — people born from about 1980 to the their members on the job. the safe workplace on one job, made Services, discussed non-destructive mid-1990s. Also at the conference, Th e No r t h e a s t Ar e a Tr i p a r t i t e possible by the tripartite approach, testing, and Dan Klingman, a trainer educator Jack Grosvenor discussed his Co n f e r e n c e took place in Reho- saying they’d worked 795,000 with Lincoln Electric Company, concept “Play to Win,” which empha- both Beach, Del., July 13-16. The man-hours so far this year with no talked about the advancement of sizes accountability. meeting included presentations recordable injuries. welding technologies. Th e Up p e r Mi d w e s t Tr i p a r t i t e from Boilermakers Director of Leg- Climate change technology took a At a district lodge meeting that pre- Co n f e r e n c e was held in Blooming- islative Affairs Abe Breehey, MOST lead role in these discussions. Speak- ceded the tripartite conference, District ton, Minn., June 15-16. Participating Safety Rep Roger Erickson, North- ing for FirstEnergy, Larry Wargo 5 BM-ES John Simoneaux announced were Locals 83, 107, 169, and 647. east Area Recruiter Jay Brophy, John talked about a plant being converted his retirement effective Oct. 31. David They met with 25 contractor and Kunkle from Waste Energy Solutions, to a biomass facility. Rick Casper, Hegeman, Local 37 BM-ST, was elected nine owner representatives to dis- and Steve Lindauer from the Consumers Energy, said their pro- to succeed him. cuss upcoming work and identify National Maintenance Agreement posed 800-MW clean coal power plant Th e We s t e r n St a t e s Tr i p a r - ongoing problems. q Policy Committee. could break ground this year or next. t i t e Co n f e r e n c e was held in Coeur

Director of Legislative Affairs Abe Long-time tripartite supporter Tom Eddie Clayton, outage planning Brad Enzi, representing Two Elk Breehey updates NE Area Tripartite Householder, AEP, discusses manager for the Southern Company, Generating Partners, talks to the Conference delegates on the cap-and- some significant gains in safety in talks about productivity at the SE Area Western States conference about trade bill and other pending legislation. the workplace with the Great Lakes Tripartite Conference. greenhouse gas emissions. Tripartite Conference. Oct • Dec 2009 headline news the Boilermaker Reporter - 7

Boilermakers host first annual USA Midwest shoot Contest draws 150 Among the raffle items were a Beretta competitors, raises Urika 2 Gold shotgun, a commemora- $65,000 for USA, TRCP tive Theodore Roosevelt Buck knife, and a Lincoln Electric welder. THE FIRST ANNUAL USA Midwest Kiewit Power Constructors served as Sporting Clays Shoot — hosted by the safety sponsor. Targets and ammo the Boilermakers union — drew for the shooters were sponsored by IBB more than 150 competitors to the Local 374 (Hammond, Ind.) and Union Kansas City area Oct. 23. The event Insurance Group, respectively. raised nearly $65,000 to support the “Everyone had a great time, and we Union Sportsmen’s Alliance and are already looking forward to hav- the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation ing this event next year,” said Nate Partnership (TRCP). Whiteman, USA national director of A Boilermaker team sponsored by recruitment. “I cannot say enough to Local 101 (Denver) took the top team thank the International Brotherhood of spot, shooting a combined score of 328 Boilermakers for their support and out of 400. Team members included Tim physical help with putting on this event. Ruth, L-101 BM-ST; Rick Hastings, L-83 No way would we have had this type of (Kansas City, Mo.); Kyle Evenson, ED- success without them.” CSO, AD-AAIP; and Hunter Hastings, USA Executive Director Fred Myers L-69 (Little Rock, Ark.). A team from said, “Creating fun and memorable the Operative Plasterers and Cement events for our members is just one way Masons (OP&CM) Local 518 captured the USA is working to connect union second place, and Appreciated Adver- sportsmen and women across the tising took third. country. Through these shooting events, In individual rankings, Ron Reiber, we hope to recruit new members while shooting for the Brotherhood Bank & further strengthening the bond of Trust, had the best overall record, hit- union brotherhood.” ting 94 out of 100 birds. He was followed A program of the TRCP, the USA by Don Campell, OP&CM; IST Bill was created exclusively for conserva- Creeden, IBB; and Clay Rogers, Paint- tion-minded union members, retirees, ers District Council 3. Kathy Pawlina, and their families. USA membership Union Insurance Group, rated the high- includes an outdoor newspaper, special est overall score for ladies, and Bernie discounts on merchandise and services, Wicklein of Nooter Construction Com- a Web site and members-only forum, pany “won” the — ahem — Duck and and other benefits and offers. Cover Award. “The Brotherhood actively supports The shoot was held at the Saddle and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Sirloin Shooting Sports Club. Contes- Partnership,” said International Presi- tants braved unseasonably cold tem- dent Newton B. Jones, “and we are peratures as they worked their way proud to be one of the charter unions of through 14 shooting stations, firing a the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance. These total of 100 rounds apiece. A hot lunch, organizations are all about creating sponsored by Brotherhood Bank & outdoor opportunities and bringing Trust, followed the shooting, along with people together.” raffles, sponsored by Marco Consult- For additional information, visit www. ing Group, and award presentations. trcp.org and www.unionsportsmen.org.

Top Boilermaker gunners at the USA Midwest Sporting Clays Shoot show their prizes. L. to r., IST Bill Creeden, winner of the “Journeyman Class” (individual), and the first place team, Tim Ruth, L-101 BM-ST; Rick Hastings, L-83; Kyle Evenson, ED-CSO, AD-AAIP; and Hunter Hastings, L-69. 8 - the Boilermaker Reporter headli ne new s Oct • Dec 2009 TRIPARTITE Visitors from nine countries meet at International headquarters

Kyle Evenson, ED-CSO/AD-AAIP leads the labor caucus breakout. continued from page 3 union construction company and the difficulty in getting good craftsmen who were drug free. “In my two years with the Boilermakers, I have visited so many construction projects and shops, and I see such a higher level of pride and quality. One of the main reasons is the MOST trust.” He said the tripartite approach offers amaz- ing opportunities for communication and cooperation. L-154 BM Ray Ventrone reported on the MOST Substance Abuse Inter- UNION AND TRADE officials from nine countries paid a visit to International headquarters Sept . 9 to vention Committee. He noted that working as a construction Boiler- learn about organized labor in the United States . The visit was arranged by the U .S . Department of maker can take a toll physically, and State’s International Visitor Leadership Program . Each year, the program brings about 5,000 foreign some members resort to self-medi- nationals to the United States to meet with their counterparts and experience America firsthand . cation. He pointed to the increased The visitors paused briefly for a photograph with members of International Brotherhood staff . use of prescription pain killer Oxy- Contin, which has replaced cocaine as number two on the list of abused drugs. “We need to extend our hand to help our members, to make sure they don’t fall the wrong way.” IP Jones praised the efforts of Ven- trone and all business managers who are involved in getting their mem- bers help with substance abuse. He recommended creating a guide book explaining the program and how it works to reduce the apprehension French boilermakers bare The doctors are appearing at Sally Field, who won her first members may feel in seeking help. all to save jobs rallies, where they cite their own Academy Award for her portrayal Area tripartite alliances provided experiences working in a system of Sutton, said WOULD YOU POSE in the nude to they say promotes waste, duplication in a statement, short summaries of their annual save your job? That’s exactly what of services, and uneven access. They “Crystal Lee Sut- meetings. Making the presentations union workers at a boiler-making insist that Americans have a “moral ton was a remark- were, for the Great Lakes, IR Pat Ste- plant in northern France are attempt- obligation to take care of fellow able woman whose fancin; for the Northeast Area and ing. Some 200 jobs are slated to be cut citizens,” and support a single-payer brave struggles the Ohio Valley, IR Marty Stanton; at the Chaffoteaux et Maury factory approach to coverage. have left a last- for the Southeast Area, District 57 in Brittany. Thirteen workers will go International Rep Jim Cooksey ing impact on this BM-ES Ed Vance; for the Upper Mid- au naturel, wearing only helmets and heard the Mad as Hell doctors’ story country and with- west, IR Tony Palmisano; and for the masks, for photos that will appear first hand when the group stopped out doubt, on me.” Western States, IR Jim Cooksey. (See in a special calendar. The workers, at Salt Lake City, Utah. Cooksey The “Norma Rae” page 6 for detailed reports on regional members of the General Confedera- Crystal Lee Sutton q helped make arrangements for the film has been used tripartite meetings.) tion of Labour (CGT), hope the calen- doctors to speak at a rally and he also in labor education dar will fund a trip to Italy, where they addressed the audience there. “I can’t classes to dramatize the difficulty of can protest the job cuts before their believe a country like this has turned organizing under U.S. labor law. parent company, Ariston Thermo against itself,” he said, referring to Group. Oui, oui. the often acrimonous health care J.C. Penney uses goofy logic ‘Mad as Hell’ debate. He added, “[The doctors’ to defend T-shirt sales doctors head story] was a real eye-opener.” THE LABOR LETTER recently to D.C. Additional information about reported on some goofy logic on the group can be found at the part of J.C. Penney. It seems the MANY MEDICAL www.madashelldoctors.com and retail giant was selling T-shirts this p r o f e s s i o n a l s in a video titled “Health, Money, and past summer with “American Made” are frustrated and Fear,” which is available at the site. emblazoned across the chest. The angry about the current Goodbye, Norma Rae problem is — the shirts were made health care system. Some are going in Mexico. to extraordinary lengths to change CRYSTAL LEE SUTTON, the former When the Alliance for Ameri- it. Consider the “Mad as Hell” textile mill worker whose organizing can Manufacturing took issue with doctors, a group of West Coast physi- efforts at the J.P. Stevens Company the retail giant, a Penney’s spokes- Enjoying a discussion between cians who aim to drive cross-country inspired the Academy Award winning man claimed that “American Made” sessions are, l. to r., Allegheny Energy to 24 cities before presenting their film “Norma Rae,” died at a hospice in referred to the wearer of the T-shirt — Supply Dir. of Generation Maintenance argument in Washington, D.C. Burlington, N.C., Sept. 11. She was 68. q Tony Catanese and IVP Sean Murphy. not the origin of manufacture. Oct • Dec 2009 LEAP issues the Boilermaker Reporter - 9 IP Jones serves on energy commission Energy experts make up Also representing labor interests bipartisan group on the commission is Leo W. Gerard, international president of the United INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Steelworkers of America. Newton B. Jones was named to the The Boilermakers union has become National Commission on Energy increasingly engaged in the national Policy (NCEP) in July. The biparti- debate on climate change and energy, san group includes 20 of the nation’s said Jones. He noted the work of Leg- leading energy experts representing islative Director Abe Breehey, who the highest ranks of industry, govern- has testified before Congress and has ment, academia, labor, and consumer helped to fashion a cap-and-trade bill. and environmental protection. “It’s vital that our union has a voice The commission advises Congress, on energy matters,” said Jones. “The the Executive Branch, states, and course we take on energy policy will other policymakers regarding long- affect not only Boilermaker jobs but term U.S. policy. It seeks to identify also how our country deals with cli- and overcome barriers to reform- mate change. This bipartisan commis- ing energy policy. NCEP is currently sion allows organized labor to bring focusing on three critical, long-term its concerns and ideas to the table.” q issues: oil security, climate change, and energy infrastructure adequacy L-11 President Bob Winger reviews his testimony before addressing the and siting. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. L-11’s Winger testifies before U.S. Senate Lodge president supports put people to work and aid in our new energy bill nation’s economic recovery.” To make that point, Winger BOB WINGER, PRESIDENT of Local described the cancellation of a new 11 (Helena, Mont.), testified before the 250-MW fluidized bed, coal-fired U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public power plant in Montana. “The plant Works Committee Oct. 29 in support would have been among the clean- of energy legislation backed by the est in the nation for those pollutants Boilermakers union. already regulated by the Environmen- It was something of an historic tal Protection Agency,” he said. “In event for the union, said Abe Breehey, addition, the developers at Southern Legislative Director for the Govern- Montana Electric were willing to com- ment Affairs Department. “At least mit that the plant would be equipped since I’ve been in Washington, D.C., with technology to capture and store no other working Boilermaker has carbon emission when such technol- testified before Congress. Typically, ogy was commercially available.” it is a professional lobbyist who does The plant was cancelled because of Lobbying Sen. Landrieu for Employee Free Choice are, l. to r., L-1814 that. Believe me; politicians pay spe- legal challenges and an uncertain business agent Joe Johnson, Rev. Gilbert Barnes, AFL-CIO organizer Terese cial attention to what constituents regulatory environment. Bouey, and Leotha Terrell. have to say. “The result,” continued Winger, “It is a credit to Bob’s initiative “was that instead of a plant that would and dedication to the Brotherhood’s have employed 160 Boilermakers for broader interests that he stepped four years, the developer is build- L-1814’s Johnson lobbies Sen . forward,” Breehey said. “This is an ing a natural gas power plant that incredibly important bill for our will employ four Boilermakers for Landrieu for Free Choice Act union, in part because it includes three weeks.” more than $150 billion in incentives Winger praised S. 1733’s provision Veteran shipyard employees the lengthy struggle of workers to to spur the development of new for “early and widespread deploy- recall past struggle win a union in the face of a fiercely clean-coal power plants.” ment of CCS [carbon capture and antiunion owner, Avondale Indus- Winger was invited to testify by the storage] technology at coal plants, JOE JOHNSON, A Local 1814 (Bridge tries. Although the workers voted office of Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) to including new generation capacity City, La.) business agent, met with the for union representation in 1993, the support S. 1733, the Clean Energy Jobs and retrofit applications.” He also staff of U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu this company refused to recognize it and and American Power Act. The sub- praised other provisions, including past summer to push for the Employee resorted to firings, intimidation, and title for S. 1733 reads: “A bill to create a requirement that the prevailing Free Choice Act. Landrieu, a Democrat legal maneuvering to keep the union clean energy jobs, promote energy wage (under the Davis Bacon Act) from Louisiana, has been reluctant to out. Finally, in 1999, the shipyard independence, reduce global warm- be applied on any project that receives commit herself in support of the bill. was sold to Litton Industries, and ing pollution, and transition to a clean an incentive under the bill. “We brought a petition with 120 the workers ratified their first agree- energy economy.” The bill is spon- Winger also offered suggestions signatures of area ministers support- ment (negotiated by the New Orleans sored by Sen. John Kerry (D-MA). It to improve the bill, including some ing Free Choice,” said Johnson, who, Metal Trades Council). Today the is cosponsored by Sen. Barbara Boxer exemptions in the domestic cement along with two other retired Avon- Avondale shipyard is owned by (D-CA) and Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA). industry (which includes many Boiler- dale shipyard workers — Rev. Gilbert Northrop Grumman. Winger told the Senate commit- maker members). He said the process Barnes, Operating Engineers Local “I requested that Joe Johnson be tee that S. 1733 is important for of crushing limestone to make cement 406, and Leotha Terrell, Machinists assigned to this effort,” said Bouey, the Boilermakers because it would unavoidably produces CO2, and that Local 37 — requested the meeting. who has been active in building com- “create high-quality job opportuni- capping emissions on that process Also attending was Terese Bouey, munity awareness and support for ties for American workers.” He could shift work overseas. assistant director of the AFL-CIO Free Choice in Louisiana. “The con- added, “The uncertainty associated To view Winger’s testimony, go to Organizing Department. nections Joe has made over the years with our nation’s energy and www.boilermakers.org/node/835. q The three men from Avondale (who in the religious community have been climate policy has prevented much- together have more than 100 years of invaluable in moving area clergy to needed investments that would service at the shipyard) spoke about support labor issues.” q 10 - the Boilermaker Reporter jobs / kudos Oct • Dec 2009 Local 154 nears completion of five-year clean-air project Retrofit will reduce emissions Angle said. “Our B&W crew finished at Ohio coal-fired plant absorber vessels three and one-half months ahead of schedule.” One of the largest-ever environ- Bechtel handled the design, pro- mental retrofit projects for FirstEn- curement, installation, and startup ergy is nearing completion at the W.H. for the plant’s three sulfur dioxide Sammis Plant in Stratton, Ohio. Over scrubbers, the main components of a 450 Local 154 (Pittsburgh) members, flue gas desulfurization system. Boil- along with Boilermakers from neigh- ermakers have been installing these boring lodges, have been working state-of-the-art air quality control sys- on the project in seven consecutive tems on all seven of the generating outages. With completion scheduled facility’s coal-fired units (constructed for 2010, the $1.7 billion retrofit is between 1959 and 1971), as well as expected to further reduce emissions NOx control equipment. of sulfur dioxide (SO2) by 95 percent As part of the retrofit, Boilermakers and nitrogen oxide (NOx) by at least working for Pullman Power built an 64 percent. 850-ft. stack and set its liner, which Members have been working for was spun by members employed by several Boilermaker contractors at Ershigg’s Construction. Located in Stratton, Ohio, the site for the W.H. Sammis Power Plant covers the site, including the Bechtel Cor- The new stack compliments an 187 acres along the Ohio River between East Liverpool and Steubenville. Photo poration, B&W, Patent Scaffold, Pull- already striking feature of the plant used with permission of FirstEnergy. man Power, Ershigg’s Construction, — two chimneys that are among the and Enerfab. tallest in the world (according to Wiki- “We have a great relationship with pedia). Built in 1970, each chimney all of these contractors,” said Mark measures 1,000 feet in height. Angle, a Local 154 business agent. The plant also has 9,000 feet of flue “Ray [L-154 Bus. Mgr. Ventrone] and gas duct that Bechtel’s project team our business agents are very proud has nicknamed “the Great Wall” for its of the members who are working this size, and a tunnel for State Route 7, a project. They are doing a great job and four-lane freeway, that runs under the receive good reviews at labor-man- baghouse structure. (The baghouse fil- agement project meetings.” ters particulates and toxic gases from According to Angle, Boilermak- the plant’s exhaust before they enter ers built the last pollution control the smoke stack.) baghouses and precipitators at the Located on the Ohio River, W.H. Sammis plant around 30 years ago. Sammis is FirstEnergy’s largest coal- With new EPA regulations requiring fired power plant in Ohio. With its FirstEnergy to install SCRs (selective seven coal-fired units and five oil- catalytic reductors) and scrubbers on fired peaking units, the plant produces all seven units, Local 154 was called in 2,233 megawatts (MW) of electricity to perform the retrofit work. and uses an average of 18,000 tons of “Our members are building coal daily, for an annual average of 6.6 knocked-down fans [fans that arrive million tons. About 25 Local 154 mem- in pieces], vessels, and tanks, and bers work year-round for Enerfab pro- erecting support steel and duct work,” viding plant maintenance. q

Part of the clean-air project at the Ohio coal-fired plant in Stratton includes preparing support for the boiler penthouse roof.

Boilermakers fabricate material to install the VenteX® system for exhaust L-154 members detail breeching duct support steel at the W.H. Sammis Plant. ventilation inside a boiler. Oct • Dec 2009 jobs/kudos the Boilermaker Reporter - 11

Chapman thanks L-667 for contractors, and the client utilities, outage work working together, can be successful. The ability for us to perform work on [Letter addressed to BM-ST George Pinkerman] time and under budget does much for Day and Zimmermann and We Energies WE HERE AT Chapman would like [Wisconsin Energy Corporation] to extend our gratitude for the work to do more work and . . . keep performed by Local 667 [Charleston, low-cost generation, which benefits W.Va.] in the past few months, during our customers. the Pleasants and Harrison power stations’ spring outages. The Ro b e r t Br o o k s accomplishment we are most proud Site Manager of is that both projects were completed Day & Zimmermann with no recordable injuries. These Headquartered in Philadelphia, Local 92 members erect stacks in front of the HRSGs they are building at the projects encompassed hundreds Day & Zimmermann provides new Otay Mesa Energy Center in Southern California. of thousands of man-hours of very architectural, engineering, challenging work scopes, and Local 667’s construction, and other commitment to safety and cooperation professional services. with Chapman’s safety program has shown in the end results. KBR Canada pleased with Local 92 completes We are happy to state that the L-146 performance projects undertaken were completed work on Otay Mesa on time and under budget. This is I am sending this letter to you [L-146 another feat that wouldn’t have been BM-ST Warren Fraleigh] and your possible without the dedication, pride, membership to let you know how well generating project and quality craftsmanship of the your members have performed to date on Local 667 Boilermakers. our project at the Syncrude site Power plant is first to be in Ft. McMurray. Do u g Ko h n e built in San Diego County in The commitment to safety, quality, and Operations Manager almost 30 years Chapman Corporation schedule from these men and women has been tremendous. Local 146 [Edmonton, NEARLY 100 Members of Local 92 Chapman Corporation is a Alberta] has been a key contributor (Los Angeles), along with 20 Boil- construction, fabrication, to the success of this project and the ermakers from neighboring lodges, and engineering services tremendous turnaround in performance have completed 26 months of work at company headquartered and execution we have been able to a new generating project in San Diego in Washington, Penn. County, Calif. achieve. This is not a simple project — Working for Boilermaker contrac- a fire rebuild with massive amounts of tors ARB Inc. and Barton-Malow, the L-107 receives D&Z kudos demolition of the ESP units internally members erected two gas turbine [Letter addressed to BM-ST Blane Tom] and externally, with many challenges generators, each with its own heat along the way, followed by the rebuild recovery steam generator (HRSG); AS THE SITE manager of Day and scope of work. two air-cooled condenser units; and Zimmermann at Pleasant Prairie Power We recently achieved mechanical a single steam turbine/generator at Plant [Pleasant Prairie, Wis.], I want completion on the first unit Y102, with the new Otay Mesa Energy Center, to personally thank the craftsmen of the second unit Y106 [expected for located 1.5 miles from the U.S./Mex- Boilermakers 107 [Milwaukee] for a completion] at the end of October. This ico border in Southern California. quality job well done. I want to especially According to ARB superintendent An aerial view of the Otay Mesa achievement has been well recognized Joe Chubbuck, material deliveries generating project near the U.S./Mexico thank the supervision that Boilermakers by the owner. posed problems for the Boilermaker border in California. 107 supplied for this outage. The quality I look forward to the balance of the crews while they were erecting the and knowledge of my two general scope to be even more successful for HRSG units. Key components arrived plied to this project. “In these difficult foremen, and 10 foremen that KBR, Local 146, and our client, late and out of sequence, thus altering economic times, owners and contrac- supervised their gang of men seven Syncrude Canada. the standard erection procedures. tors need to receive the highest value days a week, 12 hours a day, far “These delays required more and return on their investments in exceeded my expectations. D.D. (Do u g ) Ro s e n t r e t e r innovative erection methods to be order to survive,” Jansen said. “The This spring outage was a textbook Senior project manager implemented to avoid scaling back Boilermakers of Local 92 provided example of how organized labor, union KBR Canada crews, slowing down the project, and just that — a well-trained, highly- extending completion to a later date,” productive work force. With a weld explained Chubbuck, a third-genera- reject rate that was the lowest on site, Note: Letters for the kudos column may be edited for length and clarity. tion Boilermaker. “But the Boilermak- very little absenteeism, and excellent ers met the challenge and did what overall productivity, the members dis- was required by careful planning patched proved to be crucial to our and teamwork.” success on this project. We look for- Crews were required to move ward to working with Local 92 again back and forth between projects — in the near future.” a necessity to keep the work mov- The 600-megawatt Otay Mesa ing. They also had to coordinate Energy Center, a natural gas, air- with other crafts in order to hit key cooled power plant owned by Calpine project milestones. Corp. of Houston, was put into ser- Chubbuck said, “This was all vice October 21. It is located within a done with speed and efficiency in a 46-acre property on the remote east- safe manner. There were no lost-time ern portion of Otay Mesa, near the accidents, and a zero percent reject base of the San Ysidro Mountains. The rate on all ASME Section I X-ray- facility is fueled with natural gas and required welds.” contains state-of-the-art emission con- ARB Vice President Larry Jansen trol equipment, making it one of the expressed his thanks to Local 92 for cleanest plants in the country. q the supervision and manpower sup- 12 - the Boilermaker Reporter headli ne new s Oct • Dec 2009

The Navy and Northrop Grumman take the LPD 21 New York out for sea trials Sept. 8. Among those checking out the ship’s systems are members of Local 1814. Courtesy Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding L-1814 helps build USS New York $1 billion warship bears 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel in bow A VERY SPECIAL ship left the Avondale shipyard Oct. 13, bound for New York harbor and commissioning in the U.S Navy. Delivered by Northrop Grumman Shipbuild- ing (NGSB) and built by Avondale’s shipbuilders, many of whom are members of Local 1814 (Bridge City, La.), along with other unions of the New Orleans Metal Trades, the LPD 21 (New York) is one of the most advanced ships of its kind. LPD stands for landing platform dock. San Anto- nio Class LPDs can transport up to 800 Marines. They can launch and retrieve landing craft such as the air- cushioned LCAC and the expeditionary fighting vehicle or EFV. They can also launch and retrieve helicopters and tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft. These capabilities make the San Antonio Class LPDs invaluable during mili- tary conflicts as well as in times of humanitarian crisis. But it is not so much the New York’s stealthy design, potent armament, and amazing versatility that captures the imagination and emotions as it is the ship’s bow stem — the vertical section of the bow that cuts the water. The New York’s bow stem is made of seven and a half tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center. A total of 24 tons of WTC steel was shipped to an Amite, La., foundry in 2003, where it was melted and recast. In naval parlance, the LPD 21 (New York) is a tribute ship. She is named to honor the state and city where nearly 2,800 people lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the Twin Towers. The ship carries the motto, “Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget.” She is the fifth San Antonio Class LPD to be constructed. Two other vessels in the class will also be tribute ships. The LPD 24 (Arlington) — named for the location of the Pentagon in Virginia — is being built at NGSB’s Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard by Local 693. The LPD 25 (Somerset) — named for the Pennsylvania county where Flight 93 crashed after being hijacked by ter- rorists — is being built in Avondale. Also under construction are LPD 22 (San Diego), at Pas- cagoula, and LPD 23 (Anchorage), at Avondale. Workers, families tour ship TEN DAYS BEFORE the New York was to make her maiden voyage to the Big Apple, NGSB held a family ship tour to allow employees, families, and guests to board the ship and see the finished product up close. Out of the approxi- mately 5,100 Avondale shipbuilders, as many as 3,000 union members from the New Orleans Metal Trades had worked on the 684-ft. warship during her five-year con- struction cycle. The work was delayed for months after Workers lift the ship’s forepeak into position above the bow stem, the vertical, wedge- Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, shaped piece at bottom center of photo. The bow stem is made from salvaged World Trade Center steel. Courtesy of Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Oct • Dec 2009 headline news the Boilermaker Reporter - 13 displacing shipyard employees, inter- rupting utility services, and damag- ing shipyard facilities. “Before Katrina, our lodge had USS New York (LPD 21) highlights about 900 members at the shipyard,” said L-1814 Pres. Christopher Burnett. LENGTH: 684 feet “After Katrina, we had about half BEAM: 105 feet that number.” For many Local 1814 employees, DISPLACEMENT: 24,900 tons the family tour day was their first opportunity to view the ship in its SPEED: Over 22 knots (24.2 mph) finished state, following the success- CREW: 360 sailors and 3 Marines ful completion of sea trials in August. Boilermaker welders and ship fitters TROOP CAPACITY: Up to 800 typically work on modules that are later assembled into large sections and AIR LIFT: 4 CH-46 Sea Knight lifted into place with massive cranes, helicopters or two so seeing the final product can be a MV-22 tilt-rotor satisfying experience. Osprey aircraft This was especially true for a LANDING CRAFT: Two LCACs (air cushion) ship that carries with it such deep or 14 expeditionary emotional connections — not only fighting vehicles (EFVs) for victims of 9/11 for whom the New York is named, but for the shipbuilders KEEL LAID: September 10, 2004 in New Orleans who persevered fol- lowing their own catastrophe, Hur- CHRISTENING: March 1, 2008 ricane Katrina, and brought the LPD 21 to life. COMMISSIONING: November 7, 2009 Commissioned into the Navy’s fleet Nov. 7, and formally named the USS New York, LPD 21 is now homeported in Norfolk, Va. q

“Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget.” — Motto of USS New York

Loc a l 1814 m e m b e r s l i v e d a t s h i p y a r d f o l l ow i n g h u r r i c a n e Ka m p Ka t r i n a h e l p e d w o r k e r s their lives back together. Open for about two years, it accommodated g e t t h r o u g h s t o r m ’s a f t e r m a t h hundreds of dislocated workers. WHEN HURRICANE KATRINA Many of them lived at Kamp Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast in 2005, during the week, then on weekends much of the New Orleans population drove to Baton Rouge or other inland scattered to other parts of the country, communities to be with their families, or at least fled to higher ground who no longer had a place to live in deeper inland. The situation created New Orleans. a dilemma for Northrop Grumman Harold Brown, 63, a ship fitter Shipbuilding (NGSB), which needed with seven years at the yard, lived in to keep its skilled work force intact to hard-hit St. Bernard Parish. He lived at fill U.S. Navy contracts at the Avondale Kamp Katrina for three months until shipyard. One of those contracts was the Federal Emergency Management for LPD 21, the New York, which was Administration (FEMA) provided him under construction at the yard when with a trailer. Katrina struck. Others, like Jorge Martinez, 54, a Shipyard workers, including many welder with 30 years experience from Local 1814 (Bridge City, La.), at Avondale, lived at the shipyard faced their own dilemma. Many had while gradually making repairs to lost their homes and vehicles or their homes. “I had to fight with the found their homes uninhabitable until insurance company,” he said. “I lost floodwaters receded and repairs could my truck.” be made. They needed paychecks Many L-1814 members live with the more than ever. harrowing memory of being trapped To address the situation, NGSB for days before help could reach them, came up with a plan to convert the followed by temporary relocations to yard’s training center into a makeshift Houston, Dallas, and other cities. barracks. “Kamp Katrina,” as the For those who took advantage of it, barracks was dubbed, would give Kamp Katrina was a lifeline. However, workers a place to stay — and work many L-1814 members never came — while the region began the long, back to New Orleans. Said Chris painful process of recovery. Burnett, L-1814’s president, “We had “It was a blessing,” said Ricky some guys, after their wives had got Washington, 47, a ship fitter for 27 their kids in other schools, who said, years. “You had three square meals a ‘I’m not moving back there.’ A lot of day, a bunk, and a locker. It was kind of people had lost so much that was like being in the military.” sentimental — photos and other The camp gave Washington and items. They don’t want to experience Four L-1814 members who lived at Kamp Katrina stand before the others an opportunity to start getting that again.” USS New York. L. to r., Jorge Martinez; Chris Burnett, lodge president; Ricky Washington; and Harold Brown. 14 - the Boilermaker Reporter educatio n & trai n i ng Oct • Dec 2009

— by Donald Caswell, D-CED/SAIP Lying They work under the same pressures we all do and may be motivated to lie to cover NOT LONG AGO, I was involved in their own poor performance or simply a rush-hour accident — a chain reaction, because they don’t want to lose the griev- ance and look ineffectual. Or dozens of with four cars back-to-back slamming into other reasons. each other. By the time I got out of my car, When you think a supervisor is lying, the drivers behind me were discussing who try to uncover a motive, but be careful in how you present what you find. Accus- had struck whom first. When one driver ing a person of having a motive gives you called the other a liar, the discussion quickly the burden of proving your claim, and it became a shouting match that didn’t stop is very difficult to prove what a person is thinking. until a policeman threatened both drivers Sometimes you can elicit a statement that with jail if they didn’t shut up. suggests he or she may have had a motive to lie. For example, one grievant admit- Grievances often resemble this kind of ted the behavior but claimed he had per- exchange. The grievant reports events one those claims to be false, you have wasted a lot of mission, while the supervisor said he didn’t. On way, management a different way. If both of them time simply because your grievant thought he could questioning, the supervisor said he did not give sincerely believe their version is correct, neither is pull one over on management (and on you). permission and “would never have done so.” The lying. But most of us think that what we believe And if you build your case around a set of false- grievant’s representative asked why he said he happened is the absolute truth; if you say otherwise, hoods that the company is able to disprove, you “would never have done so,” to which the super- you must be lying. not only lose the grievance, but you lose the respect visor replied, “Because I knew if I did I would get Once one party calls the other party a liar, emo- of those you need to work with — members as into trouble.” tions take over, compromise is out the window, well as management. That answer showed the arbitrator that the super- and very often our grievant ends up with a worse If you suspect a grievant is lying to you, be espe- visor had the same motive to lie as the grievant outcome than we might have negotiated had no one cially cautious in how you move forward. Without had: to avoid discipline. The arbitrator found for used that emotionally-provocative word, “liar.” calling him a liar, impress upon the grievant that the grievant. When you’re going into a grievance meeting if any aspect of his story can be shown to be false, where differing opinions of the facts of the case may the truthfulness of the rest is called into question. Counseling your grievant be aired, it’s a good idea to counsel your grievant to In addition, management will be skeptical regard- avoid name-calling — regardless of how convinced ing all future grievances for that member and will, PREPARING YOUR GRIEVANT for the grievance he or she may be that management is distorting therefore, be less willing to negotiate a compro- meeting is essential, especially if the grievant thinks the truth. mise. As President Bush was so famously unable someone will lie. Take a few minutes to steel him for to say, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, what could be an emotionally-charged event. If, in Truth or fiction? shame on me.” anger, he does something that warrants discipline, Witnesses lie for a number of reasons. Most often, this second problem may not disappear if you win MAKE NO MISTAKE: sometimes people lie. Griev- they simply want to back up their friends. But things the grievance. ants lie, witnesses lie, and, despite what manage- can get more complicated than that. Sometimes Remind the grievant that you can defend his ment claims, their people lie as well. Stewards need there is animosity between the two members, and behavior if it is honestly reported better than you to be ready to deal with people who are not telling a witness may be lying to make the other member can defend him once he’s caught in a lie. the truth. look bad. Or he may think he can score points with And never advise your grievant to lie. Saying “I We are not mind readers, and despite our con- management for taking their side. Whatever the don’t remember” (when you do) is just as dishon- victions, no one can always tell when another is reason, the same caution applies. If you get caught est as giving a false report — and just as obvious lying. But we can determine whether a person has lying in this grievance, your testimony in the next to those who hear it. Advising a grievant to lie can motive to lie. A strong motive to lie arouses sus- one will be worthless, and any future grievances destroy any respect you now get from members as picion. Unfortunately, our grievant usually has a you want to file for yourself will be looked at with well as management. q strong motive — to avoid discipline. But others may the utmost suspicion. have motive, as well. Keep your eyes open for pos- As was stressed in an earlier column, once sible motives that can be used to weaken the claims If you have suggestions for topics for this others lose respect for your integrity, it tends to be column, please contact the Reporter made against your grievant. gone forever. When the grievant is lying, the steward is in a no- editorial office or e-mail Donald Caswell Management often argues that supervisors have at [email protected]. win situation. The grievant’s claims form the basis no reason to lie. Common sense says otherwise. for your investigation. If your investigation shows Local 193 holds steward training From 2nd-year apprentices to 35-year members, Boilermakers yearn to learn Members of Local 193 (Baltimore) received two chances to attend a steward training class at their lodge in July. Conducted by Construc- tion Division Services Director Dale “Skipper” Branscum, the class was offered on July 7 and 8 and focused on the duties and responsibilities of a union shop steward. Members learned how to develop their com- munication skills with both the employer and their fellow employees, how to handle grievances, and how to file reports. The participants also reviewed collective bargaining agreements and the duty of fair representation. In addition, Branscum provided a historical overview of the Boiler- makers union, discussed craft jurisdiction, and explained the process involved in turning boiler water to steam. Attendees ranged from second-year apprentices to members with 35 years of job experience. “A big hit with the class was the hands-on exercise in which members solved disputes that may arise in the field,” reported L-193 BM-ST Michael Herd. “The class was a huge success, and we look forward to having Skipper back in the future.” Baltimore Local 193 members attend a steward training class July 7-8. Oct • Dec 2009 apprentice news the Boilermaker Reporter - 15

cal; from the Northeast Area, Michael Stanton, chief welding instructor for COMPETITION Local 154 (Pittsburgh), and Michael continued from page 1 Bray of Shelby Mechanical Inc.; and from the National Transient Division, Ronny Vanscoy, IR-CSO, and Robert doorn, Local 549 (Pittsburg, Calif.); Coach of CBI Services Inc. from the Northeast Area, Michael William Elrod, retired AIP, served Toth, Local 237 (Hartford, Conn.), as the test administrator. and Eric Buskey Sr., Local 5 Zone 197 (Albany, N.Y.); and from the Great Banquet honors contestants Lakes, Matthew Vodraska, Local 744 THE RESULTS OF the 2009 compe- (Cleveland), and Ryan Woods, Local tition were announced during the 27 (St. Louis). awards banquet held on the final day All eight contestants earned their of the event. The banquet honored all way to the national event by winning of the contestants and acknowledged the top spot in their local lodge com- those who promote the Boilermaker petition and finishing in one of the top apprenticeship program throughout two spots in their area competition. the year. Apprentices compete Intl. Pres. Newton B. Jones des- cribed the competition as “a special in four areas celebration of that which makes us a BNAP LEAD INSTRUCTOR John skilled craft and a progressive union Standish said the 2009 competition — specifically, our commitment to mirrored last year’s event, with con- apprenticeship training and the pass- testants vying for points in four areas: ing down of our best craft knowledge classroom, rigging, Boilermaker skills, Jason Brown, Local 45, accepts the first-place trophy from and traditions.” Addressing the con- and welding. Contestants could earn a Intl. Pres. Newton Jones, l., and Intl. Vice President Sean Murphy. testants, he added, “You are now our maximum of 300 points in each area. standard bearers. You carry the flag The classroom work included a identification, tool identification and tested by X-ray for conformance to of the International Brotherhood of 10-hour written exam on Boilermaker use, and CPR. Contestants laid out a ASME (American Society of Mechani- Boilermakers every time you walk in history and organization, OSHA safety small boiler hopper replica to scale, cal Engineers) standards, with points the gate, every time you strike an arc, rules, and on-the-job training issues. calculated dimensions, cut and bent deducted for any weld failures. and every time you complete a job.” In the rigging test, contestants set the metal, and assembled the replica. BNAP’s Standish was impressed “I learned I could handle up and performed a tank lift using Another task involved laying out a with how relaxed the competitors winches, a boom derrick, and an structural member with precise align- appeared. “This was an extremely the pressure…” equalizer beam, controlling the lift ment of bolt holes. focused group, and they seemed to PARTICIPANTS IN THE national using hand signals. The tank had to In the welding section, judges eval- be very calm,” he said. “I think part apprentice competition study hard be placed onto a pad at a specific ele- uated the contestants’ skills in tube of that had to do with the camara- before the event, hitting the books and vation and nozzle location. The test welding, plate welding (using 3/16- derie these guys developed right at reviewing practical skills and knowl- required contestants to reeve a four- and 5/32-diameter welding rods), the start.” edge gained on the job. But when the part line and calculate the percent- burning, stud welding, arc gouging, Judges for the 2009 competition contest is over, they often find that one ages of the load to be carried by the and safety. were, from the Southeast Area, Ste- of the most important lessons is about line and the derrick. Also in this sec- The apprentices were given five phen Speed, IR, and Randall James themselves. tion, contestants showed their skills hours to remove and replace a failed of M&D Power Constructors; from “I learned I could handle the pres- with ropes and knots as well as blocks tube from a water wall section. They the Western States, Dale Mason, Local sure better than I thought I could,” and reeving. measured and cut the tube, then 502 instructor, and David Gleason of said Brown, after being named Apprentices competed in five areas replaced it using heliarc and SMAW Contractors Cargo; from the Great the winner. under the Boilermaker skills section. techniques. Judges assessed measur- Lakes Area, Robert Schwartz, asst. He said some of the stress was These included tube rolling, layout ing skills, quality of cuts, beveling, bus. mgr. for Local 1 (Chicago), and relieved by the camaraderie. “I kind and fabrication, boiler component and membrane welding. Welds were Theodore Heda of Hayes Mechani- of thought that with everybody competing against each other people would keep to themselves. That wasn’t the way it worked. We had a good time together, joking around. Everybody wanted to make the best of the situation.” The 24-year-old, who lives in Maysville, W.Va., with his wife and two children, is a first-generation Boilermaker. He worked for a local fabrication shop until 2003, when the company went under. Brown earned an Associate of Applied Sci- ence degree in welding technol- ogy at West Virginia University in Parkersburg. He was looking for work when his brother-in-law, Local 45 member Adam Waldron, encouraged him to apply with the Boilermakers. “It was pretty good advice,” said Brown. “Looking back on it, I wouldn’t have it any other way. There are a lot of people I would like to thank; so many had a hand in teaching me. I couldn’t possibly single out just one person.” L-45 BM-ST Frank Hartsoe said his lodge is “so proud of him…just ecstatic. Jason is a humble guy with a lot of common sense. It’s great to see the respect he has garnered by the win. His fellow workers bought him a cake and had it there [at Dominion’s Bellemeade Power Station in Rich- mond, Va.] at the beginning of Thomas Tucker, Local 69, shows his dual flagging skills to position an equalizer beam. his shift.” q

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“You are now our standard bearers. You carry the flag of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers every time you walk in the gate, every time you strike an arc, and every time you complete a job.” - Newton B. Jones, International President

Luke Lafley, Local 242, removes a rolled tube using an oxygen-acetylene torch.

Michael Toth, Local 237, performs arc gouging.

David Hoogendoorn, Local 549, welds a T-joint in the plate welding test, using a 3/16-diameter electrode. Oct • Dec 2009 the Boilermaker Reporter - 17

Eric Buskey makes a root pass using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) during the water wall exercise.

Matthew Vodraska, Local 744, hangs a block from a beam during the rigging exercise.

Jason Brown finishes the arc gouging exercise.

Ryan Woods, Local 27, grinds membrane during the water wall exercise. 18 - the Boilermaker Reporter local new s Oct • Dec 2009

Local S8 members take part in open house Event allows families, visitors company. In 2008, the Willow Lake mine sold 3.7 to enter coal mine million tons of coal to Midwest utility customers. Before entering the mine, visitors first under- SEATED IN LOW-SLUNG “man trips,” vehi- went a training course on mine safety and were cles resembling a narrow, cut-down Hum- fitted with personal protective equipment. The mer (with none of the creature comforts), underground tour began with a drive down a visitors to the Willow Lake coal mine in Equal- long, dark access tunnel called the “slope.” Fol- ity, Ill., Oct. 17 got a trip underground to lowing a brief trip in the mine proper, visitors see what members of Local S8 do for a living. returned to the surface for lunch, rides for the kids, The tour was part of the facility’s annual open and flu shots for those who needed them. house activities. “This was a great opportunity for people who About 400 L-S8 members work for Peabody have never been in an underground coal mine Energy, the world’s largest private-sector coal to see what it’s like,” said Local S8 President Greg Fort. q

Editor’s note: The International Brotherhood Coal is an attractive fuel source because it is of Boilermakers also represents nearly 300 coal so plentiful, it is relatively easy to access, and it miners in Rock Springs, Wy. (Local S1978), is inexpensive compared to other fuel sources. who are employed at the Bridger coal mine, a Because burning coal emits carbon dioxide, surface mining operation. a greenhouse gas, the future of coal is tied to More than half of all electric power gen- emerging technologies that remove CO2 either eration in the United States comes from coal, before coal is burned in a boiler or from flue and it is estimated that U.S. coal reserves could gases before they leave the stack. last 200-300 years. Member Korby Kirkman, left, discusses work at the coal mine with Local S8 VP Rodney Shires.

Members of Local S8 (Equality, Ill.) exit the Willow Lake coal mine at the end of their shift aboard a “man trip.” L-S8 donates defibrillator FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN APPLY NOW! use at a business and community cen- BOILERMAKER ter this past summer. The defibrilla- tor, which generates an electric shock SCHOLARSHIPS to restore a heart’s natural rhythm, is BOILERMAKER SCHOLARSHIPS are Applications for the 2010 awards installed at the Southeastern Illinois open to high school seniors who will will be available from your local College (SIC) Foundation building. be entering their first year of a two- lodge at the end of this year and The facility houses Local S8’s offices as or four-year academic program at a will be accepted from January 1 to well as other organizations and busi- degree-granting, accredited college March 1, 2010. nesses. It also serves as a center for or university within one year of Applications postmarked after public functions. their high school graduation and the March 1, 2010 deadline cannot “We saw donation of the defibril- who are dependents of Boilermaker be considered. lator as one way to give back to the members in good standing. Contact your local lodge in community,” said Local S8 President A dependent may be a son, December to get an application. Device is installed at Greg Fort. daughter, legally-adopted child, or The International will not mail business/community center Pictured, l. to r., are Local S8 offi- other dependent of an active, retired, applications to individuals. cers Fort; Keith Clayton, secretary- disabled, or deceased member. Some local lodges have their own MEMBERS OF LOCAL S8 (Equality, treasurer; Rodney Shires, vice presi- Winners are chosen based on a scholarship programs. Scholarships Ill.), who work at the Willow Lake coal dent; and Dan Bradley, recording sec- variety of criteria that include are also available through the Union mine in Southeastern Illinois, donated retary; with Tracey Wyatt, Ph.D., SIC grades, standardized test scores, Plus credit card program and some an automated external defibrillator for Foundation director. q extracurricular activities, and a state and regional labor councils. written essay on an assigned topic. Oct • Dec 2009 local news the Boilermaker Reporter - 19 L-146’s Walker receives medal for bravery Rescue efforts at Suncor Refinery earn Boilermaker national recognition Local 146 member Mackenzie (Mack) Walker received the Canadian Medal of Bravery from the Honour- able Michaëlle Jean, governor gen- eral of Canada, at a ceremony June 19 in Ottawa. Walker was recognized for his heroic efforts at the Suncor Refinery on August 2, 2006. Putting his own life at risk, Walker initiated rescue efforts to save two carpenter scaffold- ers who were stuck on a swing stage at the top end of a boiler. Recognizing that his fellow trades- men’s lives were at risk, Mack began rescue efforts to bring the men to safety. While both were rescued from L-900 President Don Hamric stands with Chell Rossi, vice president of the the swing stage, one passed away Ohio Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, later from his injuries. in front of the marble welcome sign “Walker’s extraordinary display of Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean (l.) greets L-146 member purchased with funds from the local and professionalism and selfless bravery Mack Walker and his family after presenting him with the Canadian Medal a donation from the International. is an example of the leadership and of Bravery. brotherhood we should all hope to achieve,” said L-146 BM-ST Warren Fraleigh. “We are all proud and hon- “Walker’s extraordinary display of professionalism Local 900 oured to have Mack working with us, and hope his story will inspire us all and selfless bravery is an example of the leadership supports to ‘be our brother’s keeper.’” Local 146 also recognized Walker’s and brotherhood we should all hope to achieve” veterans’ rescue efforts at the lodge’s annual general meeting in November. q — Warren Fraleigh, L-146 BM-ST memorial Ohio park is modeled after “The Wall” in Washington, D.C. WHEN LOCAL 900 (Barberton, Local 1 raises money for Ohio) members learned about a new Vietnam veterans’ memorial being planned in their state, they were quick diabetes research to offer their support. The members raised $800 and also secured a dona- tion from the International. Local 900 President Don Ham- ric presented the donations to Chell Rossi, vice president of the Ohio Viet- nam Veterans Memorial Park, at a labor council meeting. “There were more than 50 other union leaders there,” said Hamric, “and our dona- tions sparked a movement through- out organized labor in Ohio to raise additional funds.” Local 900’s donations paid for a marble welcome sign in the shape of the state of Ohio. “The International and Local 900’s names have been for- ever inscribed on the back of this sign as recognition for our efforts in help- ing erect such a beautiful, long over- due park,” said Hamric. Located in the village of Clinton, the memorial park features a black gran- ite wall modeled after the national monument in Washington, D.C. The For 14 years, Local 1 members have participated in the annual Chicago Building Trades DAD’s names of 3,094 Ohioans who died or (Dollars Against Diabetes) Day charity softball tournament. In July they competed once again with 15 other went missing during the Vietnam War trade teams, raising over $27,000 for the charity. Playing for the Local 1 team are, l. to r., front row: Lou Truffa, are listed on the state monument. Pat Summers, Jason Carpenter, Joe Barrett, Colby Zellers, Eric Davis; middle row: Noah Gould, Roy DiNovo, Local 900 is a boiler manufacturing Chris Zemke, John Riel, Mike Bajorek, Frank Gonzalez, Tim Brogan, Tom Maher; and back row: Jack Benz, lodge chartered in 1956. q Larry Gould, Gary Conboy, Troy Livingston, Jason Zemke, Steve Wyszynski, Miguel Ayala, and Ken Kinsch. 20 - the Boilermaker Reporter local new s Oct • Dec 2009 Local 27 holds 20th retiree reunion Lodge honors retired BM-ST Snead LOCAL 27 (St. Louis) held its 20th annual retiree reunion August 1 and honored the event’s founder, David Snead. Snead, who joined the union in 1970, was elected president and made a business representative in 1987. In 1989, he established the Retirees Reunion, an annual day of reminisc- ing, dinner, attendance prizes, and service pin presentations for all field construction retirees. L-27 BM-ST David Snead, center In 2002, Snead was elected business front, attends the 20th annual retiree Retired Local 555 officers and staff members join BM-ST Dallas Rogers, manager, and immediately went to at left, in ribbon-cutting ceremonies. L. to r., Gary Thistlewaite, Bill Ferguson, Dan reunion, an event he formed in 1989. work to establish a training and edu- Symenuk, and Ken Pasaluko. cation fund. With the hourly contribu- officer, he served on numerous boards tions he negotiated from contractors, and committees and as a delegate Snead was able to open the lodge’s to the Consolidated Convention on apprenticeship training center by four occasions. Local 555 holds grand that year-end. Upon his retirement in 2009, the During his tenure, Snead also apprenticeship facility was renamed formed a local lodge retirement and “The David L. Snead Training Center” death benefit fund in which field con- in his honor. opening for union hall struction members voluntarily par- “Dave earned the respect of our ticipate. Upon retirement, the fund customers, contractors, and other Facility is first office building tion system. The site also includes a provides a monetary payment and crafts,” said William J. Noll, the newly- owned by lodge 1,200-sq.-ft. outbuilding. Boilermaker watch to participants. elected Local 27 BM-ST. “His experi- The grand opening and retiree Snead retired August 3 as Local ence, jurisdictional knowledge, and AFTER MANY YEARS of renting party drew guests and retirees from 27’s business manager and secretary- compassion for our members will be facilities to conduct its operations, across Canada. The local chartered a treasurer. In his 20+ years as a lodge greatly missed.” q Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) now bus for members attending from Sas- owns its own union hall. The lodge katchewan, and it arranged for lodg- held a grand opening and ribbon-cut- ing for those coming outside of the ting ceremony June 6 to show off its Winnipeg area. Among the retirees new home. It also used the occasion to being honored at the party were Dan hold a party for retirees. Symenuk, the first elected full-time L-555 BM-ST Dallas Rogers said the business manager/secretary-treasurer facility, which was formerly occupied for Local 555; Ken Pasaluko, a former by a fire and water damage restora- BM-ST; Gary Thistlewaite, a former tion firm, was exactly what the lodge assistant business agent for Saskatche- needed. “It’s on an acre of ground in wan; and Bill Ferguson, a former chief the suburbs of Winnipeg,” he said. steward who served the Thunder Bay, “The offices and meeting hall didn’t Ontario, area. require any substantial changes. Local 555 is a shop and construc- We did do some rearranging of the tion lodge chartered in 1954. The local shop area.” has the largest geographic area in The 7,800-sq.-ft. main building the Brotherhood, covering Saskatch- includes a 1,500-sq.-ft. hall, 1,500 ewan, Manitoba, and northwestern square feet of offices, and a 4,800-sq.- Ontario. In addition to the Winnipeg ft. shop. The shop provides 12 weld- main office, the local maintains sub- ing booths, two grinding booths, offices in Regina, Saskatchewan, and and a state-of-the-art air filtra- Thunder Bay. q Local 60 awards 12 $500 scholarships

Fund-raisers finance ings, and collected donations from education program various groups. Recipients of Local 60’s 2009 Local Lodge 60 (Peoria, Ill.) scholarship award include Bren- announced the recipients of its fifth den Burress, son of William Burress; annual scholarship award on Sept. 3. Katie Cottingham, granddaughter A total of $6,000 was awarded to 12 of Everett Cottingham; Shana Har- scholarship applicants. The one-year, rison, daughter of Benny Harrison; $500 grants were awarded to every Jared Lamkin, son of Lisa Lamkin 2009 candidate — all Local 60 Boil- Davis; Jennifer Mattingly, wife of ermakers or their dependents. Only Dave Mattingly; Megan Moreland, Local 60 members — or the spouse, wife of John Moreland; Garrett child, or grandchild of a Local 60 Schwing, son of Rodney Schwing; member — are eligible for this Jessica Sergeant, daughter of Jeff scholarship award. Wallace; M’Kenzee Smith, grand- For the fifth year in a row, Local daughter of Gerald Miskell; Tanya 60 members participated in fund- Vescogni, daughter of Davis Vescogni; raisers to help raise money for the Darrell Wallace, son of Jeff Wal- scholarships. They sponsored a lace; and Justin Williams, son of Jon golf outing, conducted 50/50 draw- “Ringo” Williams. q Oct • Dec 2009 local news the Boilermaker Reporter - 21 Locals award service pins

Local 1 — Chicago 30 Ye a r s – Terry Austin, Conrad Edwards, C.J. “Jimmy” Ferguson, Jo h n Sk e r m o n t , BM-ST of Local 1, Dale Ferguson, David Gossage, Chicago, reports presentation of Matthew Jonjock, Cranford Lee membership pins to the following: Kemp, Mike Kubeck, Mike Peterson, 45 Ye a r s – Arnold Carlson, Charles Mike Rogers, Kenneth “Wade” Dobosiewicz; Willingham, Johnny Yewell; Thirty-five-year member Roy S . DiNovo Robert Heugel (c ). receives his 65-year 25 Ye a r s Jr. (ctr.) receives an award from L-1 membership pin from L-667 BM-ST 35 Ye a r s – Louis Benz, Roy DiNovo – Kevin Murphy, Lewis Shingler; BM-ST John Skermont (l.) and Pres. George Pinkerman (r.) and Jr., Edward Fals, Kevin Kavanaugh, John Benz, as he retires from the office Pres. Sammie Doolittle. 20 Ye a r s Clayton Novak, Robert Raggio; – Mike “Slim” Huls, Tony of lodge inspector. 30 Ye a r s – Nicholas Anaya, Rodney Vietze; and Swinson; and 15 Ye a r s – Wilbur Griffin, Howell Radzak, Jerry L. Schauer, William 25 Ye a r s “Hal” Hodges, Weldon Lane, Kevin H. Senkler, Gordon E. Setter, Mark – David Andrews, Joseph W. Shape, Rolf M. Sondergaard, Bogusz, Jeffrey Bonafacchi, William Mathie, Sidney “Miss Sidney” McCollum, and Joe Rush. Alvin E. Suvanto, August K. Tribbett, Bonnetts, Edward Cockream, Carey V. Tribbett, Wesley A. Tribbett, Christine Coleman, Danile L-374 — Hammond, Ind. Ronald P. Trottier, Robert A. Ulbrich, Considine, John Downs, Joseph Duane O. Willhelm; Frankenbach, Robert Frankenbach, Pa u l Ma d a y , BM-ST of Local 374, James Goecking, Edward 30 Ye a r s – Roy A. Anderson, John Hammond, Ind., reports presentation A. Cherne, Michael Dockendorf, Kielanowicz, Thomas Kirkland, of membership pins to the following: Joe Moore, Bryan Nolan, Thomas Jerome P. Dullinger, Alphonse J. Spencer, and Eric Vogel. 55 Ye a r s – Marion W. Brumfield; Fleck, Wayne P. Goerger, Carl R. Michael Tanguay (r ). receives an award Gronquist, Daniel Laplante, Randy for 30 years of service from Local 50 Ye a r s Local 11 — Helena, Mont. – B.M. Shadrix; P. Lewis, Ronald T. Lymer, Billy J. Lodge 696 President Bill Lockhart 40 Ye a r s – Jose Gonzalez, Lawrence Nelson, Michael R. Quinn, Robert (Marinette, Wis.). Jo h n Ro e b e r , BM-ST of Local 11, Hel- L. Grambo, Dale A. Groves, Richard F. Robillard, Timothy L. Schleicher, ena, Mont., reports presentation of Livengood, Antonio Navarro, Fletcher Silar, Eugene Skaj, Dalen R. Mitchell, Earl M. Mosteller, Jerry membership pins to the following: Clinton “Jerry” Snodgrass Jr.; O. Sondergaard, Timothy J. Theisen, Mounts, Woody Parsons, George Dennis D. Vanhoorn, Glenn R. Pinkerman, Ralph Prowse, Ronnie 35 Ye a r s 35 Ye a r s – Frank E. Begley, Robert J. – James Mantei; Weismann, Wayne P. Westman; Rainey, Jerry Sayer, Dan Smith, Ensor, J.W. Goines, James J. Johnson, Terry Tustin, Stan Vance, Michael 30 Ye a r s – Keith Baxter, Thomas Steve L. Litkenhus, Rogert B. Lottes, 25 Ye a r s – Michael F. Engbrecht, Vanmatre, Wilbur Vanmatre, Paul Bernhardt, Tim Engellant, Frank Gary J. Peter, Steve J. Popovich, Robert S. Keiser, Charles E. Markus Weaver, Jackie Williams, Wendall A. Fuhrmann, George Gonzales, Robert Richard L. Shearn, Donald J. Syrek; Jr., Daniel J. Wallenstein; Hall, Peter Konola, Michael Siewert; Williams, Winfred R. Williams; 30 Ye a r s – Brian Brumfield, Donald 20 Ye a r s – Fredrick E. Crandall, Dale 30 Ye a r s – Robert C. Binion, Roger 20 Ye a r s – William Doles Jr., Michael S. Farina Sr., Randell E. Harrell; Hollister, Michael J. House, John Galarneau, Kenneth Hawley, Eric Knutson, Mark Koopmeiners, Joseph W. Bonnette, Stephen Bullman, 25 Ye a r s – Rex O. Dunn; Matthews, Jack Ravndal, Donald P. Orren, Raymond C. Peck; and Dennis D. Bush, Michael Butcher, Todd, Randy West, Norman 20 Ye a r s – Elias J. Flores Jr., Robert Randall A. Campbell, William P. 15 Ye a r s – Lyle Christianson, Roger Ygnatowiz; and H. Henderson, Mirko M. Hodal, Carney, James E. Carr, Dalmer R. Ellingson, Eric Kangas, Charles A. James A. Kizer, Jeffrey J. Orlando, Casto, Jeffrey Clark, Ronald N. 15 Ye a r s – Wark Clark, Jeffrey Leingang, Larry G. Nystrom, and James L. Ross, David A. Steppe, Clark, Jeffrey L. Cumpston, Gary Hochstrasser, William McCormick, Louis Zollman; and Paul O. Rohweller. Day, Donald D. Dennison, William Clinton Penny, Scott Silvis, Toby T. Dent, Sammie Doolittle, Daniel 15 Ye a r s Violett, and Larry Widdicomb. – Lauren M. Cox, Stanley L-667 — Charleston, W.Va. Dougherty, Dallas Ray Edmonds, M. Edmister, Jeffrey L. Fleck, Ronald Elliott, Charles Fisher, Local 60 — Peoria, Ill. Kenneth P. Iseman, Jason A. King, Ge o r g e Pi n k e r m a n , BM-ST of Local Michael Foltz, Jerry Forshey, Randolph O. Kooken, Timothy 667, Charleston, W.Va., reports Terry Green, Robert Griffith, Ga r y Lu s k , BM-ST of Local 60, Peoria, S. Sullivan, Ken L. Tinzie, Terry presentation of membership pins to Roger Griffith, Michael Haught, Ill., reports presentation of L. Weaver Jr., Brian L. Willis, and the following: Darrell Hescht, Marlin Hughes, membership pins to the following: Robert J. Zatarski. Brian Knoch, John Lemley, Edwin 65 Ye a r s – Robert Heugel, Robert L. e a r s K. Livingston Jr., Kenneth R. 45 Y – Orville “Rex” Bunch, Local 647 — Minneapolis Mahaffey, Owen O. Schumacher; Richard Krause, James Miskell; Livingston, Kevin Maston, James 60 Ye a r s P. Moffitt, Gary L. Moore, Ricky 40 Ye a r s Be r n a r d “Ba r k y ” Hi ll a , BM-ST of – Leonard R. Adams, Odbert – Gordon Bauer, Gene Morgenstern, Ister Rick Mowrey Jr., Local 647, Minneapolis, reports E. Edwards, James F. Hayes; Boughton, Danny Burress, Jack Randy Northup, William K. Oliver presentation of membership pins to Cooper, Dale Hasler, John Miskell, 50 Ye a r s – Rex White; Jr., David R. Parson, Ricky Paugh, the following: Joseph Palsgrove, Bernard John Powell, Mark Queen, Douglas 45 Ye a r s – Chelcie Blankenship, Rich- Piotrowski, Donald Raineri, Quinton 65 Ye a r s Rexrode, James T. Russell, Harold – Eugene E. Archambault; ard R. Blow Jr., Fred C. Bussey, Rus- “Spencer” Tipton, Michael Trippett; E. Seckman Jr., James R. Skeens, 55 Ye a r s – Roy E. Howe; sell E. Crosco; 35 Ye a r s – John Bryant, Gary Gold, Harold Statler, Carl L. Tennant, Carl Robert “Mark” Hoffman, Steven 45 Ye a r s – Roy V. Heiska, Thomas 40 Ye a r s – Robert Adkins, Dorrell G. A. Walker, Jerry A. Wallis, Harold Schwing, Steven Wood, Randall M. Quick; Chadwell, Kenneth G. Cheuvront, L. Williams, Stephen W. Williams, Wright; 40 Ye a r s – Dorance G. Halverson, Paul Dunn, William M. Gabbert, Har- Ricardo Zwolensky; 30 Ye a r s – Michael Chavez, Larry Harold W. Kinsella, Russell J. old Heugel, Kyle Justice, Romie Kel- 25 Ye a r s – Kenneth L. Martin, Hutchinson, John Latella, Gary Lusk, Mehrman Jr., Rex W. Novek, ley, Thomas Kirk, Charles P. Lewis, Kenneth W. Richardson; Robert E. Long, Gary McClure, James Jeffrey Sittler, Rodney Walk; Lawrence F. Pruter, Howard J. 20 Ye a r s McCormick, Charles E. Parson III, – Ronald L. Cheuvront, 25 Ye a r s Rasmussen, David E. Riley, Leonard – James Moreland; Larry Romito, Paul Slone, Fred Ten- Oran S. Goff, Russell D. Howell, M. Suchy; Thomas J. Kelley, Phillip K. Parsons, 20 Ye a r s – Joe Gibson, James Haas; nant, Lonnie Thompson, Bryan D. 35 Ye a r s – William R. Adkins, Randall Pierson, George D. Samms, and Tustin, John W. Watterson; Gregory G. Anderson, Jay M. Arendt, Arthur D. Samples, James R. Smith, 15 Ye a r s – James Baker, Kevin Boyd L. Austin, James R. Backer, 35 Ye a r s – Roger Atkins, Donald Douglas A. Swisher, Francis G. Burress, Daniel Lindee, Tommy Hall, Bruce E. Cedarholm, Walter L. L. Bickley, Bill Bosher, Steven L. Swisher, Lowell D. Thomas, James E. Chris Morris, and Andy Sibert. Christie, Wayne M. Cooper, James L. Boswell, Wayne Bradford, Larry Wilson; and Esterbrooks, Dalton E. Goetz, John L-199 — Jacksonville, Fla. Broyles, Paul L. Burford, Roy Bush, 15 Ye a r s – Jimmy R. Bonnett Jr., P. Hauer, Dennis D. Hill, Michael J. Lewis D. Byers, Fred Cross Jr., Joseph Steven D. Boswell, Gerald D. Horsch, Mark S. Jackson, Darrel R. W. Cross, William S. Daugherty, Ca r l Fe r g u s o n , BM-ST of L-199, Jack- Burgess, Earl Canterbury Jr., Donald Jans, Monte L. Kamps, Charles P. David Dunlap, Charles R. Elder, John R. Carr, Steven B. Cogar, Larry S. sonville, Fla., reports presentation of Leimgruber, Alan H. Maas, Steven C. Estes, Charles Facemyer, Rodney membership pins to the following: Cunningham, James Durst, Barron J. Machovsky, Archie R. Maki, L. Hale, Darrell L. Hall, George Epling, James Fox, Jon M. Grueser, 35 Ye a r s – Stanley Grayson, Jerry James W. Mercer, Robert A. Moylan, F. Hoschar Jr., Harold J. Hughes, Rhoden, George Spicer; Eugene Muehlbauer, Michael L. Ralph James, Jesse D. King, Owen H. Papesh, Gerald L. Piatz, Steve M. Mennach, James W. Midkiff, Michael See SERVICE PINS, page 23 22 - the Boilermaker Reporter in m e moriam Oct • Dec 2009

With deep sorrow the International Brotherhood records the death of these members as reported to the International Secretary-Treasurer’s office, and extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families .

NTL Blanchard, Eddie 40 Arnold Jr., Eugene 108 Broadhead, James 500 Carney, John NTL Block, Walter 40 Elliott, Samuel 112 Smith Jr., Reynolds 500 Heilig, Lloyd NTL Genseal Jr., Robert 40 Salsbury, Marvin 128 Shortell, Earl 502 White, R.E. NTL Goode, Charles 45 Brickell, Louis 132 Rowlett, Joseph 549 Crates, Calvin Money-Saving NTL Mora, Frank S56 Mershon, James 134 Ouellette, Jean Paul 549 Olsen, Norman Programs for NTL Rash, Charles 60 Shepherd, Eugene 146 Braakman, Jannes 555 Combot, Paul NTL Wendelken, Alfred 60 Wolfe Sr., Earl 146 Klatt, Frank 555 Lamont, Allan Ray Members Only NTL Wiseman, George 69 Gray, Kenneth 146 Miliszewski, Jerry 555 Nunes, Jose The benefit programs listed below are 1 Barton Jr., Richard E. 72 Raptopoulos, George 146 Scott, Frank 558 Fenner, Max available only to Boilermaker members 1 Murphy, Terrence 73 Caissie, Danny 146 Topping, Donald 592 Wilden, Chester T. and their immediate families.* 5 Hylas, Michael 74 Cates, Virgil 146 Tychkowski, Marshall 599 Wolff, George 6 Piloto, Francisco 74 Moore, Arthur 154 Baust, Edward 610 Rainey, Jerry Accident Insurance 6 Redding, Gardenia 74 Tibbs, Dwayne A. 154 DiBenedetto, Luciano 627 Adkins, Bill Call: 1-800-393-0864 6 Wentzel, William 79 Barger, James W. 154 McDermott, Patrick 627 Perks, Randy AT & T Wireless Discounts 7 Anderson, Robert 79 Clement, Emery 154 Ruttencutter, John 627 Poole, Ellis 7 Bellenghieri, Saverio 79 Dunigan, James 154 Williams, David 647 Hellem, Laverne Call: 1-800-897-7046 13 Frantz, James 79 Spillers, Leo 169 Howle, William 647 Klimmek, Donald Auto Insurance 13 Gorman, John 83 Cammann, Barry 191 Morgan, John C. 647 Petsche, Jerome H. Call: 1-888-294-9496 13 Lane, Everett 83 Longdon, Kenneth C. 191 Weldon, John 647 Souther, Kris E. 26 Blackstock, Charles 83 Ramer, John 193 Wright Jr., Fred 656 Roberts, Levi Car Rental Discounts 26 Pierce, L.L. 83 Snow, John D239 Crawford, Geary 667 Byers, Richard Call and give the ID number: 26 Slater, T.M. 85 Agoston Jr., Joseph 295 Potter, Jason 667 Greer, Toby Avis: 1-800-698-5685 27 Carter, Carl 85 Long, Gary M300 Spurlock, Betty 667 Harper, Billy AWD #B723700 27 Horton, Richard 85 Mitchell, William M300 Tice, Charles 667 Payton, Wayne Budget: 1-800-455-2848 27 Roth, George 85 Roughton, Larry E. D357 Ellinger, Roger 682 Hobbins, George BCD#V816100 27 Schlosser, Arlan 85 Wetzel, James 359 Valouch, Tanner 684 Sanchez, Fernando C. 28 Dentale, Alfred 92 Auterson, Robert 363 Williams, Samuel 696 Czerp, Michael W. Hertz: 1-800-654-2200 29 Joyce, Michael 92 Blackwell, Robert 374 Carter, William 696 Forsstrom, Goran CDP#205666 29 Manning, John 92 Ciccarelli, John 374 Jermolowicz, Edward 744 Boland, Brendan Education Services 29 Walsh, Francis 92 Simpson, James 433 Busbee, Danny 801 Morgan Sr., Millard Get expert advice on funding sources 30 Brown, William O. 96 Lewis, Gerald 453 Bearden, Lonnie 900 Rafferty, Timothy for college and job skills training. 30 Gantt, Wallace 101 Sapp, Grady D437 Cleveland, John M. 903 Slaughter, Michael D. Call: 1-877-881-1022 30 Oakes, Gene 104 Barry, Ronald 454 Gardner, Robert 1509 Piwowarczyk, Stanley 30 Young, Odell 104 Carpenter, Bryon 454 Olivas, Armando 1509 Rudelich, Samuel Entertainment Discounts 37 Anderson, John A. 104 Saltarelli, Lawrence 455 Laws, Johnnie Carroll 1509 Villwock, Dennis Save on sporting events, theaters, 37 Farr, Edward 105 Bright Sr., Ronald 455 McKinney, Bobby 1603 Weibel, Jimmie movie tickets, rentals, theme parks Call: 1-800-565-3712 37 Grelle, Milton 107 Anschutz, Alton 455 Nowlin, Billy 1622 Lemaster, John ID #744387769 37 Necaise, Marion 107 Niemi, Robert 455 Terrell, William 1644 Haviland, Norvill D. 37 Zeller Sr., Robert 107 Krocker, Patrick 500 Cannon, Roy Health Savings Save on prescription medicines, d e a t h b e n e f i t s hearing, dental, and vision care. If you have not yet been furnished this informa- Call: 1-877-570-4845 The death benefit plan under the Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust tion, contact your local lodge, secure the benefi- has paid the beneficiaries of the following deceased members who were covered by ciary forms, complete the required information, and Legal Service the plan since the last issue of our publication. forward to the Administrative Office of the Pension Discounted legal help — first 30 Fund, 754 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 522, Kansas City, minutes are free. lodge, name & benefit 7 Linn, Jeffrey C. 6,000.00 KS 66101, at the earliest possible date. NOTE: These Call: 1-888-993-8886 13 Cassidy, James M. 1,537.50 additional death benefits can only be derived for members who worked under a collective bargain- Life Insurance BNF Schwemin, Georgia $6,000.00 13 Kappes, Joseph P. 6,000.00 13 Miller, Chester G. 6,000.00 ing agreement with an employer contributing to the For members, spouses, and children. Intl. Finkbiner, Martha M. 6,000.00 Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust. Call: 1-800-393-0864 NTL Brown, Eldon N. 6,000.00 13 Mongelli, Michael A. 6,000.00 NTL Collier, Richard F. 3,000.00 13 Surzinski, Joseph A.* 2,000.00 Mortgage NTL Covington, Henry R. 6,000.00 13 Trimble Jr., James 6,000.00 Also open to children & parents of NTL Cummings, Albert B. 6,000.00 26 Patterson, Arthur L. 6,000.00 83 Longdon Sr., Kenneth 6,000.00 Boilermaker members. 27 Allen Jr., Emmet 6,000.00 83 Moppin, Warren F. 6,000.00 Call: 1-800-848-6466 NTL Godden, Robert E. 6,000.00 NTL Grimm, Vernon R. 6,000.00 27 Blyzes, Trentis Paul 6,000.00 85 Crumley, James S. 6,000.00 Union-Made Checks NTL Hale, Joseph J. 6,000.00 27 Fleetwood, William E. 6,000.00 85 Susor, Robert L. 6,000.00 Call: 1-888-864-6625 NTL Lide Jr., Mandville 6,000.00 27 Kube, Dennis R. 6,000.00 87 Ferguson, Walter C. 6,000.00 NTL Major, Lloyd L. 6,000.00 27 Ritter, Howard J. 6,000.00 92 Gayoso, Roque 6,000.00 Union Plus Credit Card NTL Nulton Sr., Ronald A. 6,000.00 27 Rowe, Don L. 6,000.00 92 Gerken, Marion F. 6,000.00 Call: 1-800-522-4000 NTL Reynolds, Edward L. 6,000.00 28 Ugalde, Pedro A. 6,000.00 92 Nixon, Dwight F. 6,000.00 29 Dubin, Melvin 6,000.00 92 Rollman, John H. 6,000.00 Union Plus Moving Discount NTL Sallee, Thomas E. 6,000.00 NTL Street, William 6,000.00 37 Hogan Jr., Daniel J. 6,000.00 92 Troxler, Hollis O.* 3,000.00 For Allied Van Lines 37 Martin, T.P. 6,000.00 Call: 1-800-871-8864 1 Baranowski, Thomas* 2,000.00 92 Trujillo, Ramon C. 6,000.00 1 Eisenhammer, Robert 6,000.00 37 Romano Jr., George E. 6,000.00 92 White, Buryl B. 6,000.00 For North American Van Lines 37 Worley, William E. 6,000.00 92 Whitten, Dan F. 6,000.00 Call: 1-800-524-5533 1 Matelski, Arthur L. 6,000.00 5 Feltz, Barry B. 3,000.00 40 Westerfield, William 6,000.00 104 Andersen, Richard W. 6,000.00 For information on these programs and 6 Barlow, Don K. 1,500.00 60 Goodwin, Gerald L. 6,000.00 104 Soreng Sr., Clifford B. 3,000.00 other member-only benefits, go to 6 Brown, Bryce T. 6,000.00 69 Gray, Kenneth Wayne 4,000.00 105 Bratton, Jack L. 6,000.00 6 Browning, Rhomey L. 6,000.00 69 Scoggins, Frank P. 6,000.00 107 Billman, Therman R. 6,000.00 www.unionplus.org 6 Draper, Douglas L. 3,000.00 72 Basham, John W. 6,000.00 107 Krocker, Patrick H. 6,000.00 *Retired members are eligible. Some 6 Duperroir, James T. 6,000.00 72 Brooks, B.M. 6,000.00 108 Chapman, James R. 6,000.00 programs are not available to members 6 Hoen, Thomas E. 6,000.00 72 Keogh, Gordon F. 6,000.00 108 Lee, Phillip R. 6,000.00 outside the continental United States, and 72 Leonard, Jack L. 6,000.00 not all programs are available in all states. 6 Jensen, Floyd J. 6,000.00 108 Stillwell, Louis E. 6,000.00 6 Luu, Tony 6,000.00 72 Moore, Michael J. 6,000.00 112 Johnson, Yancey H. 6,000.00 Phone 1-800-452-9425 for 6 Ortiz, Walter L. 6,000.00 72 VanBeber, Charles H. 6,000.00 112 Kervin, J.F. 2,136.25 clarification of eligibility. 6 Santiago, Francisco 6,000.00 83 Booher, Thomas M. 6,000.00 6 Wong, Poy 6,000.00 83 Crawmer, Lawrence 6,000.00 See DEATH BENEFITS, page 23 Oct • Dec 2009 in memoriam the Boilermaker Reporter - 23

627 Bark, Andrew W. 6,000.00 Death Benefits 627 Nelson, E.A. 6,000.00 627 Ross, Roger L. 6,000.00 Continued from p. 22 647 Leeman, Anton D. 6,000.00 667 Axelsen, Roger A. 6,000.00 124 Kasberger, Paul J. 6,000.00 667 Barill, Frank C. 6,000.00 132 Gonsoulin, Joseph L. 6,000.00 667 Byers, Richard R. 6,000.00 132 Kunz, William A. 6,000.00 667 Townsend, Clark K. 6,000.00 132 Murphy, Ray 6,000.00 667 Wehrmann, Helmut 6,000.00 132 Richardson, James F. 6,000.00 673 Organek, Henry 6,000.00 154 Goodwin, Kenneth 6,000.00 679 Gilreath, Donald R. 6,000.00 154 McGahen, Carl V. 6,000.00 679 Hankins, Donald 6,000.00 154 Serafin, Casmer J. 3,000.00 679 Johnson, James L. 6,000.00 154 Talarico, William E. 6,000.00 684 Godwin, Billy W. 6,000.00 175 Strong, Thomas R. 6,000.00 687 Murray, Charles C. 6,000.00 182 Bundy, Emer P. 6,000.00 696 Kelm, Herbert H. 6,000.00 182 Craven, Bruce W. 6,000.00 696 Molinare, Edward F. 6,000.00 182 Hohrein, Ernest C. 6,000.00 696 Parrett, Richard W. 6,000.00 193 Hall, Ronald James 6,000.00 744 Ross, David N. 6,000.00 195 Johnson, Gerald E. 6,000.00 744 Wise, Harold E. 6,000.00 197 Bentley, Leverne C. 6,000.00 802 Brookins, Zachariah 6,000.00 197 Smith, Robert A.* 4,000.00 802 Evans, Hurbert 6,000.00 199 Force, Hartford D. 6,000.00 802 Parker, Joseph 6,000.00 199 Jordan, Charles H. 6,000.00 802 Patterson Sr., Leon W. 6,000.00 199 Lane, Lonie T. 6,000.00 1162 Grady, John 2,000.00 199 Price, Charles F. 6,000.00 1212 Erchick, Charles P. 6,000.00 242 VanRipper, Robert D. 6,000.00 1212 Pate, L.T.* 1,200.00 305 Grant, Nathan W. 6,000.00 1240 Murray, Joe Edward 3,000.00 316 Walsh, John A. 6,000.00 1248 DeGroot, John Bert 6,000.00 329 Brittingham, Thomas 3,000.00 1509 Hernke, Howard C. 6,000.00 363 Campbell Jr., Ruben 6,000.00 1509 Klak, Florence M. 6,000.00 374 Clark, Donald E.* 2,000.00 1509 Makurat, Michael J. 6,000.00 374 Francisco, Leonard D. 6,000.00 1509 Wachowiak, Richard 6,000.00 374 Helmick, Daniel 6,000.00 1600 Raddy, Paul W. 6,000.00 374 Holley, Craig A. 6,000.00 1600 Salinas, Noe 6,000.00 374 Pratt, Keith 6,000.00 1637 Nelson, Lawrence D. 6,000.00 374 Stamper, Peter J. 6,000.00 1670 Ellis, Alfred L. 6,000.00 433 Johnson, Jesse F. 6,000.00 1670 Fassett, Arianwen 6,000.00 433 King, Harold Ray 6,000.00 1670 Fisher, Walter J. 6,000.00 433 Zuk, Nicholas Paul 6,000.00 1702 Voytko, Robert L.* 3,000.00 50 Ye a r s – Dominic J. Coppa, Calvin III, Andy Kush, John McCachren, 449 Frazier, Tonya C.* 437.63 * Additional Death Benefits Paid Plute, Jack H. Ratner; Robert D. McKinney, Leslie 453 King, Roy W. 6,000.00 45 Ye a r s – George H. Brown, Billy J. McMillan, Terry L. Mitchell, Carlos 454 Kinsey, Shirley E.* 2,000.00 Harmon, Paul L. Hildebrand, Robert L. Neuroth, William E. Niemeyer, 455 Fuller, Ronald Kyle 6,000.00 Moran, Rodger E. Parsons, Carl D. Clayton D. Plummer, Thomas P. 455 Watson, Jerry W. 6,000.00 Service Pins Swiger, Joseph W. Weigman; Regan, Charles Robison Jr., Thomas 502 Bailey, Dade E. 6,000.00 J. Sciarra, Michael Simko, Earl Tharp 40 Ye a r s – Nick J. Avellino, Terry 502 Hunt, Gerald I. 6,000.00 Continued from p. 21 Jr., Frank Warg, Jeffrey D. Weirich, Berlin, Raymond A. Budny, Robert 531 White, Lloyd Cletus* 3,600.00 James Wilson, Ralph Wilson, Russell Mark S. Hoskins, Brian K. Hussell, M. Connor, Joe Danko, David E. Wilson, Paul A. Winwood, Paul O. 549 Bernard, Anthony Q.* 863.94 Derrick G. King, Michael C. Krise, Davis, Paul J. Destefani, James V. Wiseman, Robert P. Zito; 549 Robertson, Hugh F. 6,000.00 Timothy Lamp, Paul McDaniel, DiPenti, Philip H. Estes, Frederick 30 Ye a r s 549 Upchurch, C.D. 6,000.00 William D. Morris, Roger J. J. Feik, Joseph J. Feik, James M. – Patrick O. Boyle, Stephen 568 Burnett, Thomas A. 6,000.00 Patterson, Richard R. Perine, Ronald Fisher, Ronald V. Gage, Lonzo D. C. Bradford, David Collinsworth, Dave Delucia, Robert J. Dow, 568 Kelley, Clarence C. 6,000.00 D. Sayer, Michael J. Sayre, Charles W. Herron, Ernest T. Holloway, James Watterson, and Donny R. Williams. R. Hynd Jr., Ivan P. Lewis, Michael P. Kenneth W. Formet, James V. 574 Migliucci, Elia* 3,000.00 Galbraith, Robert M. Garder, Thomas 582 Hanna, Max B 6,000.00 Lewis, James Mudrich Jr., Thomas J. Local 744 — Cleveland Spencer, Dale Stein, Charles Tarman, Herrmann, James F. Hodgson, Jami 587 Beckwith, J.B. 6,000.00 R. Jewel, William C. Lincicome, 587 Hawthorne, Lenro 6,000.00 Alvin Troyer, William White, Charles Pa t r i c k M. Ga ll a g h e r , BM-ST of Williams, John Wisnyai; Robert D. Lloyd, Larry E. McCue Jr., 587 Hennigan, Huey R. 3,000.00 Local 744, Cleveland, reports pre- Dale E. Petrick, David A. Spieker, 35 Ye a r s 587 McDonald, J.D. 4,800.00 sentation of membership pins to the – Robert S. Atwood, Robert Boyd A. Vanderwhyst; and S. Boyd, Jerome J. Bien, Christopher 587 Ross, Macle L. 6,000.00 following: 25 Ye a r s – Michael R. Burkhart, 587 Talbert, B.M. 6,000.00 Campbell, James Carter, Carl F. 60 Ye a r s – Julius J. Eberl, John A. Dietz, Frank E. Dillingham, Jack L. Jake Fornaro, James E. Foxx, Wayde 587 Williams, Estoline* 2,000.00 Grodek, Louis R. Jewel, Kenneth Dixon, George R. Durisek, Timothy A. Hatten, John T. Hicks, John 592 Chancy, Harry V. 6,000.00 Sparling, Lewis A. Wagoner; J. Feik, Wayne Foley, Dave A. Grack, R. Napier, Lawrence S. Novak 592 Clawson, Leland 6,000.00 Jr., Matthew J. Robison, Daniel 55 Ye a r s Gerald B. Greggs, Paul R. Jewel, 617 Estrada, Jose Gonzalo 6,000.00 – Troy Cook, Lawrence S. L. Sullivan, David Tropkoff, and Novak Sr.; Frank K. Jewett, Joseph J. Kantor, q 627 Angel, Paul V. 2,000.00 Francis J. Keating, Charles A. Kent Michael R. White. Moving? Tell us where . . . Mail form to: Name International Brotherhood of New Address Boilermakers Union City 753 State Ave Ste 565 State or Province Zip Kansas City KS 66101 Local Lodge No. Register No.

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(Also please notify the secretary of your local lodge.) 24 - the Boilermaker Reporter A Messa ge to our Me mb e rs Oct • Dec 2009 Passing comprehensive energy bill ensures future for Boilermakers Fight Back cases show how unity, persistence “Boilermakers are already losing jobs because we can overcome threats to our livelihoods have not passed legislation to regulate emissions.” OUR RECENT $12 million settle- If we are to lower GHG emis- in business while retrofitting their ment with Fluor Daniel, after a legal sions without causing irreparable facilities (or building new ones), a battle that lasted nearly two decades, harm to our economy and the tech- process that can take many years. shows what is possible when workers nological progress that has made A cap-and-trade system has been join together in a united effort — and our nation so strong, we need a successfully used to reduce sulfur the importance of never giving up. diverse portfolio of energy sources. dioxide emissions. Properly struc- In the 1980s and ‘90s, Boilermak- Such a portfolio would take advan- tured and implemented, a similar ers working in industrial construc- tage of domestic coal reserves that system can help our nation reduce tion faced a threat unlike any we had could provide energy for up to GHG emissions without disrupting Newton B. Jones 300 years. It would use renewable the public’s access to affordable elec- seen in the past. Nonunion contrac- International President tors were entering the market at an resources. And it would include tricity by putting coal-fired power unprecedented pace. If we could not nuclear power, which is now gen- plants out of business or forcing us to turn that trend around, our members erations ahead of where it was when buy our cement from foreign sources. faced the loss of their livelihoods. we stopped building nuclear plants “Passing the energy As this union has done so many in the 1980s. Senate must pass times in our 129-year history, our The comprehensive energy bill now comprehensive energy bill bill will remove members came together around an in the Senate can make that possible innovative organizing strategy and and help keep Boilermakers working. The House has already passed roadblocks and slowly began winning that work a comprehensive energy bill that back. The old methods of organizing How this bill helps includes cap-and-trade. Now the Sen- create millions weren’t working, so we tried some- Boilermakers ate is close to passing one as well. The thing new, we united around it, and Boilermakers have worked hard with it worked. EVEN BEFORE THE Supreme Court our labor, industry, and environmental of man-hours We still have several outstanding issued its GHG ruling, Boilermakers group partners to ensure that the cap- unfair labor practice cases in litiga- Legislative Director Abraham Bree- and-trade portion of the bill includes of employment tion. I look forward to more multimil- hey had been working with industry protections and supports necessary lion dollar settlements that put money groups, environmental groups, and to ensure future employment for Boil- for Boilermakers.” in the pockets of those Boilermakers other unions to convince Congress ermakers, including the following: to pass legislation that will reduce who stood with their Brothers and Sis- That uncertainty can be greatly greenhouse gas emissions without • More than $150 billion in incen- ters in the battles we fought to bring reduced by passing this bill. In fact, creating an unbearable burden for tives to develop carbon capture and back our work. the bill’s incentives to develop carbon American workers — especially Boil- But the Fight Back program was storage (CCS) technology to reduce capture technology could potentially ermakers. The energy bill now in Con- never about getting back-pay greenhouse gas emissions so we can spur a boom in Boilermaker work. For gress includes many provisions our awards. The Fight Back program was continue to burn coal for decades — the past five decades, Boilermakers union has supported, including these: always about winning back work for even centuries — to come. and other trades have worked mil- union Boilermakers. • Creating a “Clean Energy Develop- lions of man-hours installing pollution • Prevailing wage (Davis Bacon) control equipment — precipitators, ment Administration” to facilitate New challenge requires guarantees for projects performed baghouses, SCRs, scrubbers, and new approach billions of dollars in financing to get with this federal incentive money. low-NOx burners. Our members new energy technology into U.S. will also play a significant role in NOW OUR MEMBERS face another markets and expanded as quickly • Language to ensure that jobs — and installing any equipment that cap- challenge that threatens the liveli- as possible. pollution — do not move to coun- tures carbon dioxide. hoods of members throughout the tries that fail to take comparable A study conducted by BBC Brotherhood. This challenge, too, • Improving energy efficiency in Research and Consulting in 2008 requires an innovative approach and action. It will put in place tariffs on buildings, homes, equipment, appli- imports of carbon-intensive goods projected that building new coal-fired the full solidarity of our union. ances, and the federal government. power plants that produce a total of Global warming has changed the from these countries, ensuring that American businesses remain com- 20 gigawatts (GW) would result in way the entire world does business. • Establishing an off-budget Carbon 1.4 million man-years of work dur- petitive in the global marketplace. The magnitude of that change became Capture and Storage Early Deploy- ing the construction phase and 48,000 apparent in 2007, when the Supreme ment Fund to speed the development permanent, fulltime maintenance Court ruled that the Environmental Passing this bill is one of the highest of eight to 10 commercial-scale car- priorities of our Government Affairs jobs. If the nation builds 100 GW, Protection Agency (EPA) must regu- those numbers rise to nearly 7 million late greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions bon capture and storage projects at Department. In the two years since coal-fired power plants. the Supreme Court issued its ruling, man-years of construction jobs and as pollutants. 251,000 maintenance jobs. That ruling left Congress with two businesses have been uncertain what • Encouraging domestic production the future rules for greenhouse gases A good proportion of those hours alternatives: establish new legislation would go to Boilermakers. to regulate greenhouse gases, or allow of off-shore oil and natural gas. will be. Without actual legislation in hand — signed by the president — Boilermakers cannot let this oppor- the EPA to create their own rules, tunity pass us by. We are already with no congressional guidelines • Updating and modernizing our they cannot be certain what the best nation’s power grid to ensure reli- approach will be going forward, and losing jobs because Congress has not and no protection for workers in the passed legislation to regulate emis- affected industries. ability and efficiency. they don’t want to risk hundreds of millions or billions of dollars on an sions. Leaving that crucial role entirely For Boilermakers, the second option to the discretion of the EPA would is simply not viable. Our members • Establishing a “cap-and-trade” educated guess. system to reduce GHG emissions Many of our members believe that cause even more job losses. Passing work in some of the facilities that pro- the comprehensive energy bill will duce the most greenhouse gases, such gradually and economically. the energy bill might kill Boilermaker jobs. However, doing nothing is most remove the roadblocks that are rap- as coal-fired power plants and cement idly growing in industrial construc- kilns. These industries will bear the This last proposal is the most con- certainly costing us jobs. For exam- troversial and most widely misunder- ple, recently in Montana, a group tion and create millions of man-hours brunt of emissions reductions. of employment for Boilermakers The EPA can only make regulations. stood of the energy bill’s provisions. of electric cooperatives halted their Cap-and-trade is a proven, market- plans to build a 250-megawatt gen- over the next several decades. It cannot provide funding to assist Boilermakers must be united on this those industries in trying to develop based method for reducing pollut- erating plant because of the “aura of ants. It sets limits for emissions which uncertainty” surrounding the future issue, and we must not give up until it new and better ways to burn coal so passes. Contact your senators today. emissions are lower. It cannot help decrease each year. But it also allows of emissions regulations. Dozens of companies already beating those lim- other coal-fired power plants across Let them know that Boilermakers industries that lose business to coun- support a comprehensive energy bill tries with lower standards. its to sell “carbon credits” to compa- the nation are being cancelled or put q nies that don’t, allowing them to stay on hold for the same reason. that includes cap-and-trade. http://capwiz.com/boilermaker http://www.boilermakers.org