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SHORT Labor law’s flaws CUTS are many, but PRO Act has fixes workers need (From the IBEW) senator who spearheaded its pas- Candidates picked America’s current labor law sage, union membership in- for Aug. 3 primary leaves much to be desired from creased, as did productivity, Absentee ballots have the worker’s perspective, accord- wages and improved working been mailed in Michigan for the ing to new research from the Eco- conditions. Aug. 3, Primary Election. nomic Policy Institute. But there’s In the decades since, how- The following candidates a way to fix it – if Congress de- ever, the NLRA has been repeat- have been endorsed by the cides to act. edly weakened, and with it Greater Detroit Building and As just about anyone who union membership. Despite Construction Trades Council has ever tried to organize their nearly half of all working people Political Action Committee for workplace can attest, the deck is (Continued on Page 4) the election. The list reflects stacked against them. It’s the rare Washington candidates who have requested employer who voluntarily recog- an endorsement and have been nizes its employees’ efforts to join Wire screened by the PAC. together, meaning that workers Please note that since this ON THE ROOF of the Mary Free Bed building on Saginaw’s Covenant Hospital campus are Brad must fight for their rights in an is a primary ballot, Michigan Bolzman and Jeff Greaves of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 85. Employed by Johnson and Wood, arena that offers few penalties for election law requires you to the mechanical equipment service journeymen are pressure-testing the 100-ton air conditioning anti-union employers and consid- vote a straight Democratic or unit with nitrogen. erable risk for the employees. This Republican ballot – your ballot imbalance, says EPI, is due in will be spoiled if you vote for a large part to weaknesses in the Dem for one office and a Repub- ‘Mary Free Bed’ expands National Labor Relations Act. lican for another. “It is a cruel irony that the Detroit City Council (At two laws most important to work- Large): Janeé Ayers presence into Saginaw ers being able to join together to Infrastructure bill protect their health and safety on Dearborn City Council: By Marty Mulcahy Erin Byrnes, Mike Sareini the job – the National Labor Re- could be door for Editor lations Act and the Occupational Pontiac Mayor: Tim SAGINAW – A former parking lot on the Greimel Safety and Health Act – are the grounds of the main Cooper Street campus of two labor and employment laws passage of key Pontiac City Council (Dis- Covenant Health Care is now gone, replaced by a trict 4): Randy Carter with the weakest anti-retaliation three-story rehabilitation hospital being erected protections,” write EPI’s Lynn pro-worker Sterling Heights City by construction manager Spence Brothers and Council: Henry Yanez, Michael Rhinehart and Celine McNicholas. building trades workers. (Related: See the ‘Hit ‘em PRO Act provision Radtke Construction of the $40.7 million Mary Free Taylor Mayor: Alex Garza in the wallet, hard’ Viewpoint on By Bryan Young Bed Rehabilitation facility began a year ago. The Page 2). UComm Blog Taylor City Council: Jill new 103,320-square-foot building will be con- Brandana When President Franklin D. With the PRO Act seemingly nected to other hospital buildings at the site and Roosevelt signed the NLRA into stuck in the mud, lacking a major- Pipe trades get will include 60 inpatient beds. The first floor will law in 1935, he stated that, “A ity of Democratic senators’ sup- house substantial outpatient physical therapy better relationship between labor port and lacking any Republican $1.1M for training services and engineering infrastructure, while the and management is the high pur- senators supporting it, Demo- LANSING – Union pipe second and third floors will house inpatient ser- pose of this Act. By assuring the cratic senators are coming up trades in Michigan and their vices with 30 beds on each floor. employees the right of collective with a way to push at least one contractors were a major recipi- “The trades are doing ok, they’re working bargaining, it fosters the devel- union priority through. Their plan ent of a state economic devel- on just about everything out here right now,” opment of the employment con- is to take an important part of the opment grant. said Spence Brothers Project Supt. Doug Sobel. tract on a sound and equitable PRO Act and include it in the up- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and “We have about 110-120 tradespeople on site cur- basis.” At a time of high economic coming budget reconciliation bill the Michigan Department of La- rently, and they’re working all over the building.” uncertainty and labor strife, this that will only need 50 Democrats’ bor and Economic Opportunity He said “substantial completion” of the project was an attempt to establish labor support to pass. (LEO) announced July 20 that is expected on Sept. 24. peace by leveling the playing According to union officials, the Michigan Pipe Trades As- When its fully operational, Mary Free Bed field. And it worked. With passage congressional staffers, and the sociation, a union organization, Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare is esti- SETTING A CARD READER box on the first floor of the NLRA, also called the Biden administration, the new is the recipient of a $1.1 million mated to bring 25-30 additional jobs to the of the Mary Free Bed building in Saginaw is elec- Wagner Act after the New York (Continued on Page 4) award to “help support costs for Saginaw facility. trician Breanna DePottey of IBEW Local 557. employer sponsors of registered (Continued on Page 15) She’s employed by Clements Electric. apprenticeship programs, in- Former state representative, cluding on-the-job learning and related technical instruction for new Registered Apprentices.” UA Local 174 business “As we put Michigan back to work, expanding Registered Ap- prenticeship programs help Michi- manager Doug Bennett dies ganders enter high-demand, high- The building trades mourn two-year terms skill careers and get a good-paying the loss of Doug Bennett, a before he was job,” said Whitmer. “Increasing former state representative, term-limited af- access to education and train- Muskegon County commissioner ter the 2010 ses- ing opportunities will help us and business manager of Plumb- sion. He was achieve our 60 by 30 goal to ers and Pipe Fitters Local 174, one of only a have 60 percent of Michigan’s who died July 16, 2021 in a motor- handful of work- adult with post-secondary edu- cycle accident in Muskegon. ers who came cation or skills training by Mr. Bennett, 75, served as out of the build- 2030, boost quality of life, help business manager of Local 174 Doug Bennett ing trades more Michiganders get good- (and its predecessor Local 154) unions to win an office in the paying jobs, and ensure busi- from 1983 to 2004. That year he state Legislature. nesses have the talented ran as a Democrat for state House A journeyman steamfitter workforce they need to suc- SETTING A REGISTER on the first floor of the Mary Free Bed project in Saginaw is Ricky Berwick of Representatives in the 92nd since 1971, Doug was later ceed. Apprenticeships benefit of Sheet Metal Workers Local 7. He’s employed by U.S. Sheet Metal. District, and won. He served three elected to his union’s bargaining workers, employers, and the committee and then in 1981 state as we continue jump-start- elected to the Local Union Execu- ing our economy.” tive Board. Mr. Bennett also The funds will help cover Please don’t worry about our CEOs served as on the Muskegon the cost of 367 new registered The following remarks were health crisis in a century. And the County Board of Commissioners apprentices in the pipe trades. made by AFL-CIO Secretary-Trea- They’re earning 299x more only reason we’re reaching the (1999-2004) and as chairman of the Other recipients included surer Liz Schuler on a press call other side of the COVID-19 pan- Muskegon County Community money for Macomb/St. Clair announcing the 2021 “Executive than average U.S. workers demic is because working people Development/Strategic Planning Michigan Works! and the Paywatch” maintained by the la- The headline is: In 2020, on erage total compensation. stepped up. Committee. Healthcare Association of bor federation as it has kept tabs average, CEOs of S&P 500 com- Compared to 2019, that’s a Our first responders, county He was also a founding mem- Michigan. on the runaway corporate execu- panies were given a big raise. pay increase of more than and municipal workers, food and ber of Muskegon Economic “Michigan Pipe Trades is tive compensation in the U.S. They received $15.5 million in av- $700,000, during the worst public (Continued on Page 15) (Continued on Page 2) grateful to Gov. Whitmer for her commitment to increasing reg- istered apprenticeship opportu- Education a passion for new leader at U.P. Construction Council nities across Michigan and for By Marty Mulcahy contractors/associations, has ers Local 1329 in Iron Mountain nized labor and the United Way I a school board trustee for recognizing the value that piping Editor been in place since 1984 to pro- as part of his new position. The have been able to grow and hone Bedford Public Schools, in Tem- and other skilled trades offer to MARQUETTE – For the first mote the new executive director moved to my skills qualifying me for this perance. He said that position our state,” said Price time in nearly two decades, there’s common in- the U.P. with his wife, started his position. I owe a lot to my experi- helped him realize the importance Dobernick, president of the new leadership at the Upper Pen- terests of la- new job June 21, and has spent ence fostering an appreciation for of ongoing public education of Michigan Pipe Trades Association. insula Construction Council. bor and man- the last several weeks following educating the workforce about students and parents for all the Mike Smith, most recently agement. the man he is replacing, Tony the opportunities in the trades, options that are available for ca- Quotable representing the partnership be- Smith had Retaskie, as he learns the ropes and the importance of labor and reers – especially those made “Every hitter likes tween the Monroe/Lenawee been the la- and meets contacts. management working together available by the building trades. fastballs just like everybody County AFL-CIO Central Labor bor liaison in “I feel fortunate to have been toward a common goal.” He said he was asked “what’s likes ice cream. But you don’t Council and United Way, was Monroe/ selected by the board of directors Smith’s dad was a member of a millwright?” at one presentation like it when someone’s stuffing chosen this spring by the UPCC’s Mike Smith Lenawee to serve in this capacity,” said Monroe Plumbers and Pipe Fit- at Sienna Heights University, and it into you by the gallon. That’s board of directors to lead the or- County since Smith, 47. “It’s an opportunity to ters Local 671 and grandfather and that summed up his motivation to how you feel when (Nolan) ganization. The U.P. council, 2006. A 27-year dues-paying do something I’m passionate uncle were union sheet metal spread the word about the availabil- Ryan’s throwing balls by you.” jointly led and funded by area member of United Steelworkers about. Over the last 15 years as workers out of Toledo Local 33. ity of trade union apprenticeships. –Reggie Jackson (1946- ) building trades leaders and union Local 2511, he now joins Labor- labor liaison, working with orga- Smith served for 14 years as (Continued on Page 15) 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021 UA Local 174’s Viewpoints Doug Bennett Hit ‘em in the wallet, hard mourned OK, so here’s the deal, as Joe Biden would say: Under the (Continued from Page 1) arcane rules governing congressional “reconciliation” bills – the Growth Alliance. ones that can’t get filibustered – only measures dealing with taxes He is survived by his wife, or spending are allowed. Other than that, substantive legislation, Helene, and three children (Sherri, like most of the union-friendly Protect The Right To Organize (PRO) Shannon, and Ryan). Ryan is the Act, is out. current business manager of Lo- But the bigger fines against corporate labor law-breakers that cal 174. are in the PRO Act are in the “reconciliation” bill Senate Democrats Ryan Bennett referred to his are now crafting. The fines are $50,000 per offense for a first-time dad’s colorful obituary, which labor law-breaker (formally, a firm that commits unfair labor prac- said in part, “Doug enjoyed me- tices) and $100,000 for a repeat offender, such as Walmart, for diocre golf, avoiding motorcycle example. accidents, walking Buzz, com- Since the fines are revenue-raisers, as well as punishment for plaining about the 45th president labor law-breaking, let’s go big. Really hit the malefactors where it and talking about plans he’d hurts: likely never follow through on. •Add another zero to the end of those two figures above. A He was a plain-spoken, CUTTING AN INSULATION BATT to wrap a duct at the Mary Free Bed project at Covenant Health in million-dollar fine would wake even Walmart up. hardworking, blue-collar tough Saginaw is Jason Jones of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 47. He’s employed by T & C Insulation. •Make the fine not just per crime, but per crime per day. guy who never made it through •Levy the levies not just against companies, but against Forrest Gump without crying. He individual bosses, especially big honchos. When Biden backed was our hero and we’ll miss him the PRO Act, he advocated one more punishment: Criminal always.” CEOs are tilting the economy? Well, yeah! charges, ending in perp walks and jail terms. They do so in He said his dad “was a tire- By Jim Hightower pocketing as much as a billion Guess who they are? Com- South Korea. less advocate for working people. Most people believe the dollars in personal pay! monly, board members are the A reconciliation bill can’t impose prison time. But nice huge He never viewed public service American economy is being Are they geniuses, or what? CEO’s handpicked brothers-in- fines – publicized of course – against individual corporate crooks as a job, he did it because he hon- rigged by and for bankers, CEOs, What. All three of their corpora- law, golfing buddies, and corpo- would get the message across just as effectively. estly wanted to serve people.” and other tions ended 2020 with big finan- rate cronies. So, they set the bar •Expand the list of evildoers. State Rep. Terry Sabo, who superrich cial losses and declining value. for winning multimillion-dollar ex- Bosses would be on it, as individuals. Ditto corporate honchos, currently serves the 92nd Dis- elites, be- So how can such mediocrity pro- ecutive paychecks so low that a CEOs and board members. And make sure they can’t take out trict, wrote on Facebook: “I am cause… well, duce such lavish rewards? sack of concrete could jump over insurance against the fines, or take fine payments as tax deduc- deeply saddened to hear of the because it is! Simple – rig the pay machine. it. tions, either. passing of my friend, mentor and With their Today’s corporate system of Well, insist these flimflam- Corporations would be on the list. Banks which fund corpo- past State Representative Doug hired armies setting compensation for top ex- mers, corporate shareholders are rate labor law-breaking – are you listening, Wells Fargo? – would Bennett. Doug was leader in our of lawmak- ecutives is a flimflam disguised the ultimate stopgap against CEO be on it. Union-busters would be on it. After all, they tell bosses community and loved his profes- ers, lobby- as a model of management recti- greed. These “owners” can just how to beat and beat up their workers while not breaking labor law, sion and family. My condolences ists, lawyers, tude. On its face, it sounds good vote “no” on any executive pay wink, wink, nod, nod. to his wife Helene and the entire and the like, they fix the economic – “pay for performance,” it’s they consider excessive. How- Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos spent millions of dollars every Bennett family.” rules so even-more of society’s called, meaning the CEO does ever, even “shareholder democ- day for months on union-busters to defeat the Retail, Whole- A celebration of Doug’s life money and power flows uphill to well if the company does well. racy” is rigged – corporate rules sale and Department Store Union’s organizing drive by tac- will take place on Saturday, Aug. them. But who defines “doing decree that votes by shareholders tics legal and illegal at Amazon’s Bessemer, Ala., warehouse. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at UA Local 174, Take corporate CEOs. While well?” The scam at most major are merely “advisory,” meaning top If we’re financially blasting Bezos, let’s bust his union-bust- 1008 O’Malley Drive in 2020 was somewhere between a corporations is that the standard executives can simply ignore them, ers, too. Coopersville. In lieu of flowers downer and devastating for most of corporate performance that the grab the money, and run. Which is our point. Reconciliation covers only money. It the family asks for donations to people, the CEO class made out chief must meet to quality for a This system is fixed… and excludes everything else, such as the rest of the PRO Act. So St. Judes, National Kidney Foun- like bandits, with each of the three huge payday is set by each we need to break it! use money as a lever, taxing and really fining firms, bosses and dation of Michigan. top-paid corporate honchos corporation’s board of directors. (via www.otherwords.org) their co-conspirators very hard right where it hurts – in the wallet. 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July 30, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 4 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021 Infrastructure bill Labor law’s flaws are Building Michigan: could be door for When Kalamazoo put us in hot water passage of key many, but PRO Act History in the making By Marty Mulcahy pro-worker has fixes for workers PRO Act provision (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) saying they would join a union if they could, less than 12 percent plan is to include a change to the actually belong to one. This disconnect between what workers law that would allow the National want and what they actually have is because of the unequal playing Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to field created by anti-worker laws and policies that allow employers to impose monetary penalties on get away with undermining their employees’ right to organize. employers who commit labor vio- According to EPI’s analysis, fundamental flaws in the NLRA lations in the $3.5 trillion infra- make it significantly weaker than other labor laws with regard to anti- structure bill. This bill will pass retaliation protections. As a result, it fails to provide an effective through a process called budget deterrent against employer retaliation – an all-too-common occur- reconciliation which means that rence in organizing campaigns. it would only need the 50 Sena- As the authors note, employers face no monetary penalties for tors to support it. illegally retaliating against workers who exercise their rights, nor do Under the PRO Act, the workers receive compensatory damages when they’re illegally fired. NLRB would be able to impose And those who are illegally fired don’t get their jobs back while their $50,000 fines per labor violation cases are pending, meaning they can be out of work and losing pay and that would increase to for months or even years. If they do get reinstated, deductions are $100,000 per violation for repeat taken out of the back pay they receive. For workers who want to offenders, on top of damages that pursue their anti-retaliation case, their only recourse is through the are recouped by workers like National Labor Relations Board, which is often slow or fails to act at back wages. It is unclear if Demo- all. crats will try to include this same By contrast, anti-retaliation whistleblower provisions in other plan in the reconciliation bill or laws, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Act, provide for will pair down the fines to gain monetary damages to workers for the harm they experience, as well A 1904 ADVERTISEMENT in Domestic Engineering for the latest product of the Humphrey Co., the more support. Democrats believe as attorneys’ fees to compensate the worker’s legal representation. “Crescent Instantaneous Water Heater.” It was made in Kalamazoo, where water heater manufactur- that since this is a monetary is- The NLRA does not. And many other employment laws – though not ing, then heating and air conditioning products, were big business for decades. sue, it has the best chance of the OSH Act – allow workers to pursue their case before an adminis- A century ago, many of ers (and later other appliances), burners, and close when the fau- getting past the Senate parlia- trative agency or federal court if the relevant agency fails to act. those who appreciated the oppor- known as the Humphrey Divi- cet was shut. Hot water baths and mentarian who has the final say With regard to the OSH Act, the coronavirus has laid bare its tunity to rid their body of a sion, Ruud Manufacturing Co. dishwashing were made possible on what can and cannot be in- deficits. As a separate EPI report noted, workers have the right to file week’s work of grime during Herbert Humphrey’s obituary in – with no need for buckets of wa- cluded in the reconciliation bill. a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, their weekly Saturday night bath 1942 described him as “the first ter heated by the stove. Magic. Since this is a financial is- the agency born out of the Act, if they feel their working conditions had the workers at a company in manufacturer of a successful in- The Ruud Manufacturing Co. sue, they believe that the fines are unsafe. And yet, despite receiving more than 9,000 such com- Kalamazoo to thank. stantaneous gas-water heater.” became an industry leader in wa- have a good shot of being in- plaints by September 2020, OSHA closed more than 80 percent of Ruud is a still-familiar With a nod to the advanced ter heating products and is the old- cluded while more policy-ori- them and opened just 199 investigations. And while OSHA does name to plumbers, who continue way in which the Romans heated est American water heater com- ented sections of the PRO Act have whistleblower protections, they involve lengthy court proceed- to install those namesake water domestic water some 2,000 years pany under the same name. But like repealing right to work would ings and don’t give workers a right to sue their employers on their heaters. Lesser known is com- ago, in more modern times the they were hardly the only player: not. If the change is able to get own. pany founder and water heater first “instantaneous” water In the early part of the last cen- passed, it would amount to a “Many workers still do not have a meaningful right to refuse to pioneer Edwin Ruud’s connec- heater was invented by a British tury, there were more than 150 major policy change and a big accept dangerous assignments or protect themselves when they ac- tion to Kalamazoo, where his painter named Benjamin manufacturers of water heaters, win for unions who have been cept those assignments,” said report author Ann Rosenthal. “These water heaters were built en- Maughan in 1868. Fired by natu- including the Humphrey Co. prod- pushing for adding teeth to NLRB structural imbalances are amplified by the fact that many of the most masse via his purchase of the ral gas, it didn’t have a flue for ucts – a number which has been penalties. The fines are seen as a dangerous jobs in this economy are disproportionately held by some Humphrey Co., itself a major venting gas vapors, so it was con- whittled down to a handful today. major deterrent for businesses, of the most vulnerable and lowest-paid workers.” manufacturer of the devices. sidered dangerous. “Americans first starting especially smaller and mid-sized The solution, says EPI, is the PRO Act. It’s been called the most For decades, Kalamazoo’s “Maughan’s design inspired seeing the Ruud modern water ones with limited profit margins, significant piece of labor legislation in decades with more than 30 Humphrey Co. workers, then mechanical engineer Edwin heater around 1898. Popularity who could see hundreds of thou- proposed changes to existing law. Among those proposed reforms Ruud, built thousands of safe, Ruud, a Norwegian immigrant to was slow coming as Americans sands, if not millions, in fines for are increased protections against employer retaliation. Workers would gas-fired, in-the-home water the United States, who patented were skeptical of such a device trying to illegally stop a union have access to full back pay without deductions for time out of work, heaters that exponentially im- his automatic storage water (but) it wasn’t too long before from coming into their workplace. front pay if reinstatement is not feasible, consequential damages to proved the quality of life for heater in 1889,” says Water indoor automatic hot water heat- “Creating financial penalties compensate for harm caused by the violation, and double the amount Americans, while creating a new Heater Pros. “Ruud’s water ers were a welcome sight,” says for unlawful anti-union activity of back pay as liquidated damages. line of work for the nation’s heater was a gas-heated, cast iron Water Heater Pros. will finally deter employers from The PRO Act also directs the NLRB to seek preliminary rein- plumbers. A buyout by the famil- appliance with a copper heat ex- Ruud improved his product violating the law and will better statement of workers when they file retaliation charges and the board iar Rheem name came later. changer” – and a flue for venting. and expanded his business over protect workers’ rights,” said finds reasonable cause to believe that a violation occurred. The board The Humphrey name comes “As people across the coun- the years – as did Humphrey. In House labor committee chair would also have to prioritize such cases. If an agency does fail to act from the extremely active try were busy rolling their metal 1913, Ruud merged and absorbed Bobby Scott (D-Va.), one of the in a timely manner, the PRO Act further establishes the right for work- Humphrey family, including tubs in and out of the kitchen, in the water heater manufacturing PRO Act’s authors. “The only ers to seek justice in federal court. In such circumstances, the courts company founder Alfred Pittsburgh... Ruud was busy de- operations of Humphrey Co. of people who should worry about would be authorized to award back pay, front pay, liquidated dam- Humphrey and his brothers veloping water heating technology Kalamazoo, a location which these penalties are the executives ages, consequential damages, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees Charles, Frederick and Herbert. for George Westinghouse at the Ruud continued to operate and committing unfair labor practices to workers who prevail, similar to provisions in most other anti-retali- They came to Kalamazoo in Fuel Gas and Manufacturing Com- expand. By 1915 the Ruud Corp. and currently getting away with ation and modern whistleblower statutes. 1883. Alfred, Charles and pany,” wrote Ritchie Ware in His- had offices in Pittsburgh, a large it.” The landmark labor legislation would also streamline the elec- Frederick were machinists, and tory of the Water Heater. “Ruud’s plant in Kalamazoo, plus loca- Publicly labor leaders are still tion process – bringing back changes enacted by the Obama admin- were described by Encore first patented device successfully tions in Toronto and Germany. pushing hard for a full PRO Act istration that were rolled back by the Trump Labor Department – ban Kalamazoo as “entrepreneurs, heated water, but once the water The plant was a steady em- to get passed. This includes plan- captive audience meetings, call for mediation and arbitration if an inventors and tinkerers,” who all was heated, it needed to be used ployer in Kalamazoo over the ning a Week of Action last week employer doesn’t commit to a first contract, and do away with right- started companies. Their father immediately as it would eventually years. In 1954, Ruud moved all that included events at all 100 to-work laws, among numerous other improvements. George Humphrey, convinced go cold – the same problem that operations from Pittsburgh to senators’ offices. Some events The PRO Act passed the House of Representatives in March Alfred and Frederick to form plagued our Saturday night bathers. Kalamazoo where they were already began, like New York and has the support of President Joe Biden, as well as a majority of Humphrey Brothers, a company “In 1889, Ruud engineered headquartered until the pur- Sens. Chuck Schumer and likely voters according to a new poll, but has stalled in the Senate. that performed contract machine and later patented a design for chase by Rheem in 1960. Kirsten Gillibrand joining the New “The coronavirus may have pulled back the curtain on the pre- work and manufactured its own an automatic storage tank-type “Though Ruud was a com- York State AFL-CIO to call for pas- cariousness of far too many working families, but these problems line of commercial and industrial gas water heater that used a bot- petitor, Rheem was able to turn sage of the bill. Other events in- pre-date 2020,” said IBEW International President Lonnie R. scales. In 1901, Alfred Humphrey tom gas heater and temperature this to their advantage,” said Ap- clude the ongoing rallies in Vir- Stephenson. “Passing the PRO Act would reinvigorate the right to went on to establish General Gas controlled gas valve. Eight years pliance Analysts. “When they ginia to push Sen. Mark Warner bargain collectively, which has long been under attack, and restore Light Co., a manufacturer of new later, Ruud filed his own patent bought out the company in 1960, to support the PRO Act and a rally balance and prosperity to not just the economy, but the lives of inverted arc gaslights. for an Automatic Water Heater they used Ruud’s Kalamazoo plant in Fairbanks Alaska to pressure working people everywhere. Also in 1901 were ubiqui- which consisted of a cast iron to produce all their heating prod- Sen. Lisa Murkowski to support “We need you to call your senators and tell them the PRO Act is tous advertisements for the shell, enclosed burners, copper ucts and air conditioners. This spe- the bill. the right solution for working families.” Humphrey “Crescent” Instanta- coil heating tubes, and thermo- cialization was very profitable.” “This legislation is abso- neous Water Heater, made to be stat controlling gas valves. The Rheem says the purchase of lutely critical in its entirety,” Liz fueled by either natural gas or object of Ruud’s design improve- Ruud’s water heater business Shuler, secretary-treasurer of the Union lawyer OK’d at NLRB gasoline, a product of Humphrey ment was ‘to maintain the supply gave them access to a broader line AFL-CIO, told reporters last WASHINGTON (PAI) – By a 51-50 completely partisan vote on Manufacturing and Planting Co. of water at the desired tempera- of commercial products, a strong week. Schuler said the AFL-CIO July 21, with Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the of Kalamazoo. Those advertise- ture at all times.’ Soon after un- distribution network in the com- isn’t willing “to start negotiating tie, the Senate approved Communications Workers Union Special ments in trade magazines of the veiling his new design, he founded mercial market and a second re- away” parts of the PRO Act, Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo as General Counsel of the National Labor day illustrate how much of a fix- Ruud Manufacturing, where he spected name in the water heater which the House approved in Relations Board, its top legal, enforcement and operations officer. ture Humphrey water heaters be- began to manufacture and popu- field. Rheem said it then consoli- March but which seems unable Abruzzo will take over from NLRB Chicago regional director Pe- came in homes and businesses. larize industrial water heaters for dated its water heater operations to get to the 60 vote threshold ter Sung Ohr, whom President Joe Biden inserted in the job, tempo- A 1913 advertisement for in-home and commercial use.” in the Chicago plant, while it moved that is needed to pass it in the rarily, after firing the right-wing, anti-worker Trump appointee on the No. 5-R Humphrey “Genu- Ruud’s invention of an “ac- heating and air conditioning op- Senate Biden’s first day in the White House. ine Copper Coil Tank Water tuator valve” made the system erations to Kalamazoo. However, Bloomberg is re- When he nominated Abruzzo for the labor board’s top staff post Heater” said it was “made of possible. The valve would open Rheem subsequently moved porting that behind the scenes five months before, Biden called her “a tested and experienced leader” pressed steel. Its all blue-enam- when water pressure was re- its operations and about 450 jobs the AFL-CIO and the Service who “will work to enforce U.S. labor laws that safeguards the rights eled jacket is clean, sanitary and leased through a hot water-side out of Kalamazoo to a plant in Ar- Employees International Union of workers to join together to improve their wages and working con- rust-proof. A patented, heat-re- faucet, turning on the heater’s kansas in 1970. (SEIU) have been pressuring ditions and protect against unfair labor practices. sisting and moisture-proof lin- Senate Democrats to include at The NLRB General Counsel’s office wields key powers within ing prevents radiation of heat least parts of the PRO Act in the the agency, which handles most labor-management relations disputes units into the room, greatly in- reconciliation bill to ensure that in the U.S. Her office decides what cases to bring. She proposes rules creasing the efficiency and ca- at least some of their priorities get that cover a wide range of labor-management issues, such as union pacity of this equipment. passed into law. election regulations and joint employer-relationships. And the GC’s “The genuine copper coils By including the fines in the office also handles all labor law-breaking – formally called unfair are accurately machine wound bill, Senate Democrats would be labor practices – complaints. over a powerful 50- to 60-foot admitting that they can’t pass the “Abruzzo will bring her more than two decades of experience capacity Burner so as to insure PRO Act, while still showing that and knowledge at the NLRB to help rebuild America’s middle class,” absorption of maximum heat. they are interested in taking ac- Biden said when he nominated her. Every coil is tested to 800 pounds tion to protect workers who are pressure. Connections to coils organizing. are brazed. The 5-R Humphrey Sources told Bloomberg that Just joking has a two-piece spout flame Bun- Senate Democrats are also con- sen Burner, with a flat screen sidering other parts of the PRO A chicken farmer went to a local bar. He sat next to an flame check, which develops a Act to be included in the recon- attractive woman and ordered a rum and Coke. very intense heat. Inlet and out- ciliation bill including enacting a The woman looked at him and said, “I just let unions are built in – a part of stricter “ABC” test to questions ordered a Coke, but I can’t have any rum. I’m cel- every heater. In finish, attractive- of worker misclassification, tax ebrating some good news!” ness and efficiency, this is con- credits on union dues, and pro- “It’s also a special day for me, I’m celebrat- ceded to be the most modern, high- viding enforcement money for ing some good news, too!” said the farmer. “What test tank heater on the market.” labor agencies. However, these a coincidence!” The Humphrey water heater are still up in the air as it is not While they toasted, the farmer asked, “What design got the attention of the clear if they will be able to get are you celebrating?” biggest name in the business: past the Senate Parliamentarian. “My husband and I have been trying to have a child for the Ruud Co. On March 24, The Senate is expected to years,” the woman replied, “and today, my gynecologist told 1913, the Ruud Co. and the take up the reconciliation bill in me that I’m pregnant!” Humphrey Co. – run by Herbert the coming weeks. Senate Major- “Congratulations!” said the farmer. “And what a coinci- Humphrey – entered into a writ- ity Leader Schumer was pushing dence! I’m a chicken farmer and for years all my hens were ten agreement for Ruud’s pur- for a vote last week on the smaller infertile, but now they are all set to lay fertilized eggs.” chase of the Kalamazoo bi-partisan infrastructure plan. “This is incredible,” said the woman. “What did you do company’s plant and assets. And Once that vote is done, he is ex- for your chickens to become fertile?” Kalamazoo remained a decades- A cutaway of a 1915 Rudd water heater, made in Kalamazoo, in a pected to push for the Demo- “I used a different rooster,” he said. long hub for building water heat- plant at 502 N. Rose St. crats-only bill. The woman smiled and said, “what a coincidence!” July 30, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 Michigan Painters District Council

Painters District Council 1M District Council 1M Local 149 WARREN – Dear Members, Business Manager: Robert DC1M WEBSITE: www.iupatdc1 Gonzalez Roofers & michigan.org Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of Local 1191 DC1M FACEBOOK: www. every month at 6:30 p.m., with the Waterproofers facebook.com/iupat1m Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m. DC 1M UNION CARDS* Place: 14587 Barber Ave, Warren Roofers Local 149 2021 ROOFERS LOCAL 149/RIPF/ SMRCA scholarship winners Laborers Local 1191 Any questions regarding a MI 48088 & 419 S. Washington DETROIT – Main Office – are (l-r) Eloise Emery, Samantha Kirk, Julianna Lauzon and Katelyn DETROIT – Monthly Mem- lost, damaged Union card, or if Ave, Lansing MI 48933 Southeastern Lower Michigan – McFall. bership Meetings: Union meet- you have dues inquiries or have Local Union 312 Regular Membership Meet- ings are held on the first Friday ing. The regular membership Roofers scholarship winners announced not received a card please con- Business Rep: Tim Schwerin of every month at 7:00 pm at the meeting is scheduled for Tues- The Governors for the Scholarship Grant Committee awarded tact the DC1M offices at: Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of Union hall (except for holidays), day, Aug. 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. four Scholarship Grants to a college-bound students in June 2021. Warren Office: (586)552- every month at 6:30 p.m. next membership meeting will on Executive Board meeting. Commercial Roofing Contractors of Southeastern Michigan, through 4474 extension 100 Place: 1473 N. 30th St., Galesburg, the August, 6th 2021. The next Executive Board meet- the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association Freeland Office: (989) 695- MI 49053 Retirees: Retiree Council’s 6888 ing is scheduled for Tuesday, (SMRCA), along with the Roofers Union Local 149, annually award meetings are the last Friday of the PAINTERS DISTRICT Local Union 514 Ang. 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. college scholarships to dependents of employees of member roofing month. The meetings are held at COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE Business Rep: Scott Mikulen Detroit Labor Day Picnic is contractors. 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall, APP. Painters District Council Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday Monday, September 6. The annual This year’s winners are: Eloise Emery – Lake Orion, MI; Samantha located at 2161 West Grand Bou- 1M is pleased to of every month at 7:30 p.m. Detroit Labor Day picnic is com- Kirk – Taylor, MI; Julianna Lauzon – Rochester Hills, MI; and Katelyn levard in Detroit. announce its all Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann ing up Monday, September 6, McFall – Flat Rock, MI. Union Dues For 2021: Ef- new APP. Arbor, MI. 2021.The Union Hall will be hav- Applicants were asked to submit an essay by selecting one or fective January 1, 2021 regular •For IPHONE go Web site: www.iupat- ing a raffle for big prize items for more of the following topics: Roofing Technology, Roofing Safety, monthly dues are $35.00 for ac- to IOS store, local514.org. all Detroit members in good Roofing Impact or Roofing Ethics to the Joint Union/Contractor Schol- tive members. Retiree monthly •For ANDROID Local Union 826 standing at the Labor Day Pic- arship Committee. Winners receive scholarships in the amount of dues will remain the same $8.00. go to Google Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman nic. Additional information will be $1000 contributed by the SMRCA, Roofers Union Local #149 and the Reminder: Be sure to keep Playstore Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of in the next Building Trades pa- Contractor Employer. the Local Union updated with Search for every month at 5:30 p.m. per. Initiated more than 20 years ago, this program is an example of any changes to your phone num- “Painters and Place: 3115 Joyce St. SHAME ON THE the SMRCA/Roofers Union Local 149 and SMRCA Member Contrac- ber, address, and/or email. ROBERT Allied Trades” Burton, MI 48529 CARPENTER’S UNION LEAD- tors working to promote continued education and to encourage in- Members can now Pay Dues GONZALEZ download APP Local Union 845 ERSHIP! The Carpenter’s Union dustry dependents to attend college. online 24/7 on our website at Username: Business Rep – Fred Frederickson (UBC) has targeted the Roofer’s www.laborerslocal1191.org! Up- your member id# Meeting date: 1st Thursday of & Waterproofer’s Union and Roofers 149, continued per right-hand corner Pay Dues Password: painters every month at 7 p.m. other trades in an attempt to de- tab, and follow the instructions… With this APP you can ac- Place: 419 S. Washington Av- stabilize and bypass the jurisdic- + Safety & Health- Thursday, July Picnic is Monday, September 6. Please also check out our website cess training classes, Local Union enue, Lansing, MI 48933 tion of not just our industry, but 22. All classes begin at 6:30pm The annual Mid-Michigan Labor and “Laborers’ Local 1191” meeting times and dates, receive Local Union 1052 other unionized construction Journeyworkers upgrade Day picnic is coming up Monday, Facebook page for important in- alerts, and communications from Business Rep – Jake Fluty trades as well. classes to improve your skills, September 6, 2021.The Union Hall formation about your Local your Union, etc. Meeting date: The Fourth If you are on a jobsite and a your worth, and our Brother- will be having a raffle for big prize Union. GET INVOLVED AND PAR- Wednesday of every month at carpenter approaches you or hood/Sisterhood is available at items for all Mid-Michigan mem- NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! 6:30 p.m anyone in your crew about mo- no cost to all Detroit LU 149 mem- bers in good standing at the La- cal Union Constitution Article OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO Place: 3115 Joyce St., Burton MI nopolizing the Roofer’s & bers. bor Day Picnic. Additional infor- VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are WORK: To keep work placement 48529 Waterproofer’s Union, PLEASE Dues must be current in or- mation will be in the next Build- due on the first day of the month efficient, please notify the office Local Union 1803 NOTIFY THE UNION IMMEDI- der to enter the Training Center. ing Tradesman paper. and unless paid on or before the when you are laid off or going Business Rep: Josh Ovalle ATELY at 313-961-6093! If you are interested in any of Mid-Michigan Training last day of the following month, back to work. Meeting date: 4th Tuesday of ev- Tell the UBC to go out and these classes, contact Thomas Center Information. Journey the member shall be deemed sus- Warren office# is 586-552- ery month at 5:30 p.m. organize the 80% of the carpen- Jaranowski at the Training Cen- workers upgrade classes to im- pended by the International 4474 or Freeland office# is 989- Place: 7677 Midland Road, try market that is currently unrep- ter, 248-543-3847, or TJaranowski prove your skills, your worth, and Union without notice. 695-6888. Freeland, MI 48623. resented. @DetroitRoofers.org to make ar- our Brotherhood/Sisterhood is Save Time & Money: We New job starts should be re- Local Union 2352 Website for announcements, rangements available at no cost to all Mid- urge members to make their pay- news, and updates, www.roofers ported to the Union office, please Business Rep: Jeremy Haviland Union Dues. Make sure you Michigan LU 149 members. ments timely to avoid additional local149.com do so. Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of pay your monthly dues before Dues must be current in or- costs! Monthly dues can be de- Moving? If you have a new Get involved. Work smart. every month at 6:30 p.m. the end of every month to stay in der to enter the Training Center. ducted from your vacation check address please make sure to let Work safe. Place: District Council 1M, 14587 good standing. You can pay dues If you are interested in any and sent directly to the Local the Union Hall know. We will take at the Hall with cash, money order, of these classes, contact Rick Union. Please stop by the Local Barber Ave., Warren, MI. Local Union 2353 care of your account with the credit, or debit card. Union dues Baird at the Union Hall/Training Union office to get one of the Union Hall that includes the can be paid over the phone with a Center, 810-687-1368, or Business Rep: Keith Anderson “Vacation Monthly Dues Deduc- Building Tradesman Paper, Inter- credit or debit card. Monthly dues [email protected] Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of tion” forms or you may call the national Union, and Trust Fund. can be taken out of your vacation to make arrangements. every month at 6:30 p.m. Local Union office at (313)-894- Reminder. Members please check by filling out a form at the Notice. When contractors Place: District Council 1M, 14587 2241 to have one mailed to you. call the Hall when you see a roof- Hall (active Members only). The call the Union Hall for help, we Barber Ave, Warren, MI. Members who sign up for ing project whether it is one of mailbox is only to be used for need to know who is available, Vacation monthly dues deduction our signatory companies or not. checks and money orders do not and have an up to date phone and pay (6) months at a time will Local 357 The Hall needs this information put cash in the mailbox. To be eli- number. All Mid-Michigan Area receive a 1-month rebate!!! To Glaziers & for recruitment purposes, and gible for the International Union members who are out of work need better serve our membership, we Glassworkers hopefully to get a picture of our Burial Benefit, a member must be to call the Hall at (810) 687-1368 to are accepting Credit & Debit members for Facebook. in continuous good standing. be put on the out of work list. payments. Glaziers & Glassworkers Local 357 CLEARANCE CARDS. Are If you have any questions The publication above is as Vacation Monthly Dues De- WARREN – Our next regular scheduled union meeting will be on you scheduled to go out of town please feel free to call the Hall at 7/26/2021, 1:00p.m. duction Authorization: Mem- Monday August 2, 2021 at 6pm. The September union meeting has for work in another Local’s terri- 313-961-6093 In Solidarity, Brian Gregg, bers may revoke vacation been canceled due to falling on Labor Day. The Labor Day Parade tory? Clearance cards are needed MID-MICHIGAN AREA – Business Manager, Roofers & monthly dues authorization at has been canceled again this year. when you are sent out of town to Clio Office. The next Mid-Michi- Waterproofers Local 149 any time by signing a vacation We will continue to have extremely warm weather coming up work. Get a clearance card from gan regular membership meeting deduction cancellation form. This over the next few months. Be your brother’s and sister’s keeper. Look the Hall and call the Local in that set for Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at “Wish not so much to live cancellation form must be sent to after each other, and make sure you stay hydrated. If you need a area to avoid fines against you. 6 p.m. at 810 Tacoma Ct. Clio MI, long as to live well.” the Local Union 1191 office, how- break from the sun, take it. Heat exhaustion is easy to get. Be safe! Detroit Training Center In- 48420. – Benjamin Franklin (1706 - ever understand that Local 1191 School work has begun, and is in full swing. We will continue to formation. The next term for all Mid-Michigan Labor Day 1790) needs to have this form on file at remain busy throughout the summer. Detroit Apprentices will be as fol- least 60 days before the next va- Keep your working status current; this helps protect your ben- lows: cation checks are distributed for efits. If you have a mailing address and/or telephone number change, Apprentice 2 & Single Ply 1- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY the months of May or November. please notify the Union and Fund Offices of the changes. Monday, July 19, 2021 Vacation Check Direct De- Dues payments may be mailed to the Union Office at 14587 Bar- Apprentice 1 & Single Ply 2- posit: If your mail delivery is slow ber Avenue, Warren, MI 48088. Make checks payable to: DISTRICT Tuesday, July 20 REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES or your mail is getting lost, then COUNCIL 1M in care of Glassworkers #357. BUR 1 & Steep Slope 1- it is highly recommended to get When traveling to work out of town, all members are reminded Wednesday July 21 BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 35 YEARS your vacation check direct depos- that they must check in with the local that you are working in as per BUR 2 & Steep Slope 2- ited into your bank checkings or the International Constitution and our local C.B.A. Thursday, July 22 savings account. A Payee De- The Fund Office address is Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint Apprentice 7 & 8 Hands On BIESKE & ASSOCIATES posit Agreement must be com- Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI 48098-066; phone number: 248-641- (Continued next column) Many people are wrongly pleted and signed, and the mem- 4957; fax 248-813-9898. rejected when they apply for ber must return the payee deposit If you are in need of safety modules, please contact your em- Social Security Disability agreement at least 60 days before ployer if you are employed or the union office @ 586-552-4478, if benefits. Money was taken out the following vacation distribu- you’re not. Any questions call the hall or call the Council @ 586-552- of their paychecks for Social tion for the month of May, or 4474. Participation is very important to keep your union strong, so Security taxes to ensure that November to Michigan Laborers try to make it to a meeting. – Business Rep. Don Stepp they would receive disability Vacation Fund, 6525 Centurion benefits if they could no longer Dr. Lansing Michigan 48917. Laborers 1191, continued Sign, Pictorial & work full-time. Sadly, the MUST Safety Awareness tos & Lead Awareness, Hoisting moved from the referral list. *Ex- Display Local 591 government denies approxi- Training: Please check the & Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Class ample: If your name is on the list mately 60% of those who apply MUST website at www. A Cdl License, Asbestos Removal in April and or May and you don’t Sign Pictorial & Display 591 for disability benefits. mustbsafe.com to see how many Supervisors Licence, Confined re-register by June 5 your name will WARREN – The next Gen- Attorneys J.B. Bieske modules you have. Space Permit Required, Grade be removed from the list. eral Membership Meeting will be and Jennifer Alfonsi have Drug Test Renewal: Mem- Checking Blueprint Reading & Members are urged to report held on Tuesday, Sept, 7 ,2021 at 55 years combined experience bers are reminded to keep your Measuring Tools, GPS LOCA- new project starts to the Local 6:30p.m. Trustees and union stew- representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet Yearly Drug Test current and TION. The above training and Union. Members working for a ards meet at 6:20 p.m. with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms also your 18 safety modules. You certifications are all available at contractor who may be looking As usual, the August meet- assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are can schedule an appointment to the training center. It could mean to hire additional laborers are ing has been cancelled. located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the take your modules at our training the difference of being sent to urged to call the Union Hall and Members must be in good court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local schools located in Perry, Wayne, work or not! help a brother or sister get referred standing (dues up to date) with Michigan judges. St. Joseph, or Iron Mountain by FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 out to work. The next time, it may District Council 1 app or receipt Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the calling (517) 625-4919 or visit your 18 MUST Safety modules be your name on the list when of paid dues to attend meeting application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several the training school website are updated as well. If you are not that call comes in for work. Anyone possessing a union hundred cases before a court date is even set. www.mltai.org to schedule ap- able to go to the Training Center CONTACT NUMBERS. membership and willingly works Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal pointments for modules. You can for MUST Safety Modules con- Michigan Laborers’ Fringe Ben- at a nonunion shop doing union that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. also contact the Local Union of- tact the Local Union to assist you efits Funds (Annuity, Insurance, work can have charges preferred And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much fice at (313) 894-2241 to use a with making arrangements to Pension & Vacation) against them under Sec. 16.4,and higher percentage yet. Local Union computer to com- complete them. * Telephone: (877) 645-2267 19.8 of the District Council By- In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney plete required modules. Referral List: Every member * Fax: (517) 321-7508 laws. Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been Training: Check out the who is looking for work must call, *Website: Any questions on local union interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to training classes available to you or come to the Local Union Of- www.michiganlaborers.org issues, please call Jeremy Haviland many groups. at no cost. Journeymen and ap- fice on Mondays between 1-4 pm *Delta Dental: (800) 524-0149 at 586-899-0183, or Keith Anderson Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If prentices may still obtain train- and put their name on the out-of- Metropolitan Detroit Labor- at 586-899-7958,your Business they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is ing through MLTAI’s online work list. You must have an out- ers’ (Pension) Representatives. wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. training at https://lms.mltai.org. of-work skills sheet filled out and *Telephone: (248) 641-4942 Questions pertaining to Lo- Types of training you can take on file in order to be referred out *Fax: (248) 813-9898 Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. cal 591 Pension Fund issues call They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call include: Asbestos Awareness- for work by the Local Union. Also Metropolitan Detroit Laborers’ 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or Silica Awareness-Infectious Dis- be sure to Check & Update your (Healthcare) issues call 248-358-3340 or 800- if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. ease Awareness-Respirator Skills regularly. *Telephone: (800) 228 0048 482-8736 which will then be an- Awareness-Hazard Communica- Roll Call: All members on the Metropolitan Detroit Laborers’ swered directly through fund of- tion-Blood borne Pathogens out-of-work list must re-register (Vacation) fice. •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES Awareness-Covid-19 Awareness- every quarter within the first five *Telephone: (877) 645-2267 OUT OF WORK: BACK TO •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU Lead Awareness. days of the following months: *Web Site: WORK: procedure for out of and •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN NOTE: Classes & Certifi- March, June, September and De- www.metrodetroitlaborers.org back to work: When laid off or cations contractors have been cember. Your failure to do so will BENEFICIARY RE- going back to work, call the of- asking for are: OSHA 30, Asbes- result in your name being re- MINDER: Please remember to fice. 586-552-4474. www.ssdfighter.com designate or update your benefi 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021

Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, AMONG THE HARD-WORK- ING tradespeople working at the Service Technicians, Mary Free Bed project at Saginaw’s Covenant Hospital are Local 190 Gas Distribution (l-r) Plumbers and Steamfitters Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 vised of the Jan. 1, 2021 change Local 85 foreman Keith ANN ARBOR – UNION to your vision benefits. Effective Gyukveszi, and journeymen Eric MEETING (AUGUST): A monthly Jan. 1, 2021, your vision benefits Kochs and Adam Clark. The union meeting will be held on are now being offered through three workers on the Johnson Monday, Aug. 9 and will start Davis Vision. Welcome letters and Wood crew paused for a photo 6:00 p.m. at 7920 Jackson Road, and cards, detailing your new for us in a hallway at the new Ann Arbor, MI. Members are benefits, were mailed during the health care facility. urged to attend and take an ac- month of December 2020. If you tive part in the proceedings. have not received this informa- UNION MEETING (SEP- tion, please contact the Fund of- TEMBER): Please be informed fice at #888-390-7473. You can the awards banquet will take also go to the Local 190 website place on Monday, Sept. 13 at 6 www.ua190.org and go to the p.m. at 7920 Jackson Rd., Ann benefit section for more informa- Arbor. All members are invited tion. to attend this wonderful event. NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE Due to this event, normal busi- SHIELD APP FOR YOUR ness will be suspended. Mem- SMART DEVICE: Attention all bers are urged to attend and take members, you can download the Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 an active part in the proceedings. free Blue Cross Blue Shield APP Local 85 DETROIT – The next regu- UNION HALL CLOSING on your smart device. This will lar business meeting will be held FOR AN UP COMING HOLI- allow you to see a copy of your Plumbers & Steam Fitters Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 P.M. DAY: Our office will be closing BCBS card, review your claims, at the Union Hall. The Executive at 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3 and explanation of benefits and much Board will meet the same evening will be closed all day on Mon- more. Download: BCBSM Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 at 4:30 P.M. day, Sept. 6 to observe Labor Day. A REPRESENTATIVE SAGINAW – The August Union Meeting will be canceled due Local 370 Mark your calendars for Wishing you and your family a FROM FRINGE BENEFIT OF- to UA National Convention. The Next Union Meeting will be Wednes- Sprinkler Fitters Local 704’s happy and safe holiday. FICE WILL BE AT THE UNION day, September 22, 2021 at the Union Hall located at 3535 Bay Road Plumbers, 100th Anniversary celebration. FUSING CLASS: Anyone HALL: A representative will be starting at 7:00 PM. Pipe Fitters The date for the event will be Sat- interested in registering for the at the union hall each month on The next Northern Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Au- urday, Oct. 30 at Motor City Ca- fusing class, please contact Busi- the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of gust 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm at BJ’s in Gaylord. and HVAC Service sino. R.S.V.P.’s will be sent out ness Agent Pat Duffy at (734) 368- each month. Members will be able Seeking licensed plumbers to work in Alpena, if interested please Plumbers, Pipe Fitters and HVAC later this summer with event and 4423 or Roy Musgrove at (734) to meet with Bernadette from 9 call Clint Steele at (231) 499-7330. Service Local 370 hotel information. 369-1432. a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. until Please note: Our new mailing address for all correspondences FLINT – The next Member- Reminder: Article V, Section GAS DISTRIBUTION 3:30 p.m. You can reach the ben- has changed to 3535 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603. ship Meeting is scheduled for 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, MICHIGAN MEMBERS - efits office Monday through Fri- ALL NON-CRITICAL INTERACTIONS are cancelled until fur- Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at By-Laws and Rules of Order. Any MONTHLY MEETING WILL BE day by calling 888-390-7473. ther notice. Please utilize email and phone calls whenever possible. 7:00pm. project that falls into the jurisdic- HELD VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, MEDICARE: When you Justin Pomerville, Business Manager (989) 799-5261 x 8513 Please note that your tion of Local 704 shall be manned AUG. 3 at 6 P.M.: Information will become eligible for Medicare, [email protected] monthly work hour statements by not less than two members. be sent out via text message on please contact Bernadette Maus Jamie Badour, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 8515 from TIC now show your Health Any member violating this By- how to join the virtual meeting. at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888- [email protected] Care banked hours and Benny Law shall be brought before the Members are urged to attend and 390-7473. Tim Danielak, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 8514 card dollar bank. Executive Board for a trial and be take an active part in the proceed- The Training Center is open [email protected] Per our By-Laws Article XV, subject to a fine. ings. We are sending out Robo to members wishing to update Clint Steele, Business Agent (231) 499-7330 The Building Tradesman is Article IX, Section 4 of Lo- calls (caller ID “Oklahoma City, any certifications, licenses, or [email protected] hereby adopted and subscribed cal 704’s Constitution, By-Laws OK”) to keep you updated and qualifications. We are following Bobby Anderson, Organizer (989) 799-5261 x 8512 to as our Labor paper for all mem- and Rules of Order sates: Mem- informed, if you are NOT receiv- CDC, OSHA, MiOSHA, MDHHS, [email protected] bers of Local 370. Said paper to bers shall report all job starts to ing these messages it means we and Washtenaw County Health Kristin Tuthill, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 8511 be used for all official notifica- its local union office. do not have a current phone num- Department guidelines. Check [email protected] tion of membership. NFPA All Access is available ber on file for you, please con- your Certifications to make sure Monica Zanotti, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 8510 Committee and Board meet- for all 704 members. Please con- tact the hall to update. that you are current! [email protected] ings are as follows: tact the Local 704 Training Cen- IMPORTANT NOTICE – Lead/Asbestos/Blood- Please check the ualocal85.org or our Facebook page for the Examining Board – Tuesday, ter for username and password. UNION HALL HOURS: Effective borne Pathogens Training (4 most up-to-date information. August 10, 2021, at 4:00pm Phone numbers to remember: Monday, April 5 the office will hrs): 2021 Schedule - Monday - The new website is up and running. Please check out FMR Committee – Tuesday NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for infor- resume normal business hours. Oct 4, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Call www.ualocal85.org. Click on Local 85 Members to access members August 10, 2021, at 4:00pm mation regarding Health and The office will be open on Mon- Retha to be put on the list for this only information. Login information is username: first initial with full PAC committee – Tuesday Welfare or Pension fund ques- day through Friday from 7:30 a.m. last class of the year. last name. Password is 00 with your UA Card Number. If you should August 10, 2021, at 5:00pm tions. to 4:30 (the office will be closed First Aid/CPR Training (4 have any difficulties logging in, please call Kristin at (989) 799-5261 Executive Board –Tuesday TIC International: 248-645- for lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m.) hrs): 2021 Schedule - Monday ext. 8511. August 10, 2021, at 5:00pm 6550 for D.C. Fund distribution Currently Local 190 is not - Oct 18, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Call The new Facebook page is live. If you are currently on the Local Building Committee – Tues- questions. accepting any apprenticeship ap- Retha to be put on the list for Eighty-Five Facebook account, invites were sent to have you join day August 10, 2021, at 6:00pm Jason May (Merrill Lynch): plications. A note will be put in this last class of the year. the new site. UA Local 85 page is our public Facebook account. UA Finance Committee -Tuesday 248-655-4048 for D.C. Fund In- the paper when this current sta- Welding Lab: Welding lab Local 85 Members Group is our new members only Facebook. On this August 10, 2021, at 6:15pm vestment questions. tus changes. is closed for the summer. Open page, we will have important messages and reminders specific to our JATC Committee – Tuesday Continuing education ROBO CALLS: We are welding lab will resume the membership. Please like both and let us know what you think. September 28, 2021, at 3:30pm classes are being formed. Please sending out Robo calls to keep week of September 6, 2021. GOD BLESS ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE LABOR MOVE- ALL GM Worksites and reach out to the training center you updated and informed, if you ASSE Backflow Certifica- MENT! others require Must Safety and for further information or future are NOT receiving these messages tion (40hrs): This is a 40-hour SUB Fund: Drug Testing: MUST safety classes you would like to see it means we do not have a current class, to become an ASSE Certi- Print Unemployment Payment History located underneath the modules are only valid for 4 added. phone number on file for you, please fied Backflow Tester (5110). Certification Tab when logged into your MiWAM account. Deadline years. Call the hall to sign up for Please keep your information contact the hall to update. Class will begin Tuesday, Sept. for submittals is Noon on Thursday in order to receive a check that the MUSTBSAFE.com website updated with the union hall. MICHIGAN GAS DISTRI- 14 and run Tuesdays and Friday. Checks will be mailed out on Friday. No in-person pickups and complete all 18 safety mod- A speedy recovery to all of BUTION JOURNEYMAN Wednesdays for 5 weeks, from allowed. If a holiday falls on a Friday, checks will be issued on Thurs- ules. Members will not be eligible our sick and injured members. WELDERS: Please remember it 5pm - 9pm. day and deadline will be moved up to Wednesday by noon. to work at any job site requiring is very important to keep your ASSE Backflow Re-Certifi- Where to submit documents: Address: UA Local Union 85 SUB, them until all 18 modules are com- continuity forms up to date. cation (8hrs): Re-certification 3535 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48603 Fax: (989) 791-3468 Email: plete and are current on their drug Local 370, con’t MICHIGAN GAS DISTRI- for the ASSE Backflow Tester [email protected] test. If your drug test is expired, Download the app and sign in. BUTION - E-Mail address: (5110) will be Tuesday, Oct 19 SUB Application for Benefits: Must be on file in order to receive you must take one before you can You can read the latest Building Please contact the union hall 734- and Wednesday, Oct 20. Please SUB Check. Available at the Hall. be dispatched to any GM work. Trades article, see upcoming 424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368- contact Retha before Monday, 90 Day Rule: The weeks you are claiming must be submitted Drug tests are only valid for 1 meeting dates, or pay your dues. 4423 to make sure we have a cur- Sept 13th, to order the tests. within 90 days of the first Monday following the week in which you year. Call The hall and we will print This is a work in progress, and rent e-mail address. Med Gas Installer and are eligible to receive a State benefit per the Plan Documents. you a drug test authorization we will add more content to the MICHIGAN LICENSE RE- Brazer Certification (40hrs): Taxes: There are no taxes taken out of SUB Fund Checks, how- form site as we move forward. NEWAL: Plumbing license re- This is a 40-hour class to be Med ever they are taxable wages and you will receive a W-2 at the end of Local 370 office hours Our web site is up and run- newals are done online ONLY! Gas certified. Must have a mini- the year. If you want taxes withheld from your SUB Fund Check, 7:30am – 4:30pm. ning. Check it out at ualocal For detailed instructions and re- mum of 4 years, documented ex- please indicate the dollar amount for Federal and State on each SUB Sub/Sick checks will be pro- 370.org quirements, please visit: perience in the plumbing and/ submittal. cessed 8:00am – 11:30 am and We are now able to accept www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free or piping industry. Class will NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: 1:30pm – 4:15pm daily. Visa, Master Card, Discover and to stop into the Union hall and start Aug 18 and run Wednes- Address & Phone Update: Please call the Union Hall to update Sub Pay: Remember to American Express for window pick up a copy of the instructions. days and Thursdays for 5 weeks any address or phone number changes at (989) 799-5261. qualify for sub pay when you are dues. If you want to take advan- UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: from 5pm - 9 pm. Call Retha to Beneficiary Cards: Please call the Union Hall for any changes in laid off, you must sign the out of tage of this service there will be a www.ua190.org Current members be put on the list for this class. beneficiary information at (989) 799-5261. work list. You can also collect $1.00 per month charge added to will be able to log into the “Mem- Med Gas Installer Up-Date Website Address: Please visit www.ualocal85.org. when you are on Jury Duty and the monthly window dues fee bers Only” section using your last (8hrs): This class will be Insurance: When you are working out of another Local’s juris- miss work. If you are traveling, and a 3% fee for all other transac- name and UA card number. Wednesday, Sept. 22 and Thurs- diction it may take up to 90 days for your Insurance and Pension to call Karla to see if you need to tions. NEW ON THE WEBSITE: day, Sept. 23 from 5pm - 9pm. If be reciprocated back to Local 85, which may cause problems with make sub-fund self-payments. Plumbing, Mechanical and Members can now view and sign we exceed class size, we will your Health Insurance. ALWAYS SAVE YOUR CHECK STUBS and All members were sent a Sub-Pay Residential Code Books are now up for job calls. The same proce- schedule another class. Those fax them in to the hall at 989-791-3468 with the local you are working manual in 2018. If you did not available at the hall. The books dure will be used as the call-in wishing to update their Med Gas out of indicated. We will fax them down to BeneSys receive one, please call TIC at are $75.00 each. line. If you are laid off or go back installer certification should to keep your insurance up to date. (517) 321-7502 and ask for the 370 Remember to keep your dues to work, there are forms available call Retha to be put into the next RETIREE LUNCHEON: All retiree luncheons are postponed Sub Pay Fund Summary Plan De- current. Any member failing to to fill out on the website that will class, no later than Wednesday, until further notice. Please check the ualocal85.org or Facebook for scription (SPD) pay for 3 months shall stand sus- inform the hall. Sept 1st, to order tests. all up-to-date information. Attendance award drawing pended, unable to vote for a pe- CREDIT CARD MACHINE: Confined Space Class Fraternally, for membership meeting informa- riod of 1 year or run for office for You now have the ability to pay (4hrs): This class is scheduled Justin M. Pomerville tion. Member’s present must a period of 2 years and subject to your union dues or purchase for Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, from Business Manager/Financial Secretary have dues paid to date to claim a $50.00 reinstatement fee. Dues merchandise by credit card or 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Please call Local Union 85 award. Monthly award is $150. must be paid in 3-month incre- debit card. We accept Visa, Retha to sign-up for this class. Attention All Active Mem- ments according to our bylaws. MasterCard and Discover. A sur- Plastic Pipe Fusing bers in Good Standing The Joint Dues will be accepted up to 6:45 charge of 3.99% is added to your (12hrs): This is a UA Certifica- Local 190, continued Apprentice and Training Commit- on union meeting nights. card on the transaction amount. tion class. This class will teach tee voted to reimburse any active Members wishing to take the We will then mail you your dues butt-fusing of plastic pipe using to put it on, we will reschedule it. member of Local 370 that takes U.A. welding certification test receipt and credit charge slip. manual and hydraulic ma- EPRI Rigging and Signal Person Re-certification (8hrs): This and passes any training, testing contact business agent, Dan LAID OFF OR BACK TO chines. After successfully com- rigging re-certification will now include the EPRI Signal person or certification that may be re- Gaudet for application and test- WORK – IMPORTANT RE- pleting course, students will per- certification. Class will be 2 days and then the written exam. Call quired to perform their work. This ing dates. MINDER TO ALL MEMBERS: form fuses and prep pipe straps Retha to put on the list for the next class. includes Rigging, Med-Gas, Back Local 370 ball caps and win- All members who get laid off or for examination and testing to ICRA Certification (16hrs): Looking to put on another ICRA flow or any work-related training ter fleece caps are available at the report back to work please im- acquire UA PE certifications. certification class. Class is limited to 12 participants. Call Train- or certification expense. Mem- union offices. Ball caps $10.00 mediately contact Karen (734) Call Retha to be put on the list ing Center to get put on the list for the next class. bers will be reimbursed after suc- and fleece caps $5.00. Pocket Tee 424-0962 Ext. #210, to report the for this class. RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS: To all of the following cessful completion and verifica- shirts are available for $10 dol- last day in which you worked or EPRI Rigging and Signal members, wishing each and everyone of you a happy and healthy tion of the cost. Lost wages will lars each. Hooded sweat shirts to report the day you went back Person Certification retirement. not be covered by the JATC. and long sleeve pocket tee shirts to work. PLEASE NOTE: Mem- (40hrs): This is a 40-hour class, Initiation Date: Retire Date: Plumbing license renewal is still are available. The sweat shirts are bers can now go to the website to become Certified in Rigging Tom Kluck January 11, 1988 April 1, 2021 the responsibility of the member. $30 and the long sleeve tee shirts under “members only” and fill out and Crane Signaling. Must David Brief October 11, 1993 May 1, 2021 If you have any questions, please are $15. Golf polo and golf wind a “back to work” form or “laid off” have 5 years of experience or Tom Courter December 18, 1995 June 1, 2021 contact local 370 JATC. shirts are available for $25. form. have went through Rigging Tech- RETIREE MEETINGS – **SPADES and BREAKFAST MEET- Mobile App. Our mobile app. If you shop on the internet, INFORMATION - FRINGE nologies (Apprenticeship Rig- INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Is now available for download on SHOP UNION MADE, log on to BENEFIT OFFICE: ging). Call Retha to sign up for NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PAPER: you cell phone. Go to the app www.shopunionmade.com. NEW VISION PROGRAM – this class. Once we have enough Please contact Karen Spearin at the union hall, (734) 424-0962 Ext store and search UA Local 370. T.I.C. fringe administrators’ DAVIS VISION: Please be ad- (Continued next column) #210, if you would like to put a special notification in the paper. (Continued next column) toll free number is 1-888-797-5862. July 30, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 Plumbers Local 98

Plumbers 98 DETROIT – Membership of Plumbers Local 98, Brothers and Sisters, Your officer, staff, and I all hope you are enjoying your summer. Our annual Golf Outing is nearly upon us. Don’t forget to get your Plumbers, Pipe tickets. It’s for a great cause and always a lot of fun. MEETINGS & Union Hall. The next Union Meeting will be held Fitters & HVAC on Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 pm in person. The meeting will take place indoors at our Union Hall and any Covid restrictions still in Service place will be adhered too. Masks are required if you are not vacci- nated. We hope you will join us before each Union Meeting during Local 111 the summer months at 5:00 pm for a BBQ. Thank you to Chef Wade Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 111 Kovach and all the apprentices who helped set up and breakdown UPPER PENINSULA – HVAC/ afterwards. Remember, we have returned to our previous Union Meet- R INSTRUCTOR OPPORTU- ing requirements for Apprentices. Apprentices are required to attend NITY. The U.A. Local 111 Joint Ap- TWO Union Meetings Per Quarter. prenticeship Training Committee is E-Board Meetings. E-Board meetings are the first and second accepting applications for a part- Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm. If you need to contact or see the time HVAC/R Instructor. board, please call V.P. Jim Cools at 734-307-9841. Minimum Requirements for Retiree Meetings. It’s been great to have the retiree meetings Applicant consideration are back up and running the last couple of months. Please note, any listed below: AT WORK ON THE BOILER/PUMP/HEAT EXCHANGER system on the first floor of the Mary Free existing Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to. They are continuing 1. Applicants must have a Bed project at Covenand Health Care in Saginaw is Jerry Moore of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 85. to exercise caution so everyone can remain healthy and safe. The two year Associate’s Degree or He’s employed by Johnson and Wood. next Retiree meeting will be Wednesday, August 11th from 12pm – current Certificate in HVAC/R 2pm at the hall. from an accredited College or SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING. Tickets are now available for Technical School. Pipe Fitters, Steam Fitters, Local 636 our 43rd Annual Scholarship Golf Outing which will be held August 2. Applicants must have a 14, 2021 at Marsh Oaks Golf Course. The cost is $90 per golfer and current Universal CFC Certificate. Refrigeration & tickets can be purchased by calling the hall. For more information on 3. Applicants must have a Air Conditioning Service the outing please contact Financial Secretary Jon DeRoo at 248-762- valid driver’s license and reliable 9238. means of transportation. Pipe Fitters 636 until further notice. The election month at 6pm. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. For continuing education 4. Applicants must be will- DETROIT – The Next Union has also been postponed until Worker Assistance Pro- opportunities or classes, you can contact Training Center Coordina- ing and able to work occasional Meeting is scheduled for August further notice. – President David gram: Work Life Strategies, LLC tor Ryan Lyle at 248-585-1435. weekdays, evenings and week- 17, 2020. It will be held at St. Evans are available to our members and DUES. You can pay your dues online, over the phone, or by ends – approximately 20 days/ Georges Romanian Cultural UA password good thru their families to provide personal mailing in a check. You can also set up auto-payments. If you have year. Center located @ 18405 W. Nine June 30, 2021: CERTIFIED AP- counseling services and when any questions or need to pay dues, please contact Kristina Lodovisi APPLICATIONS MUST BE Mile Rd. Southfield MI 48075. It PRENTICESHIPS needed, referral to other profes- at 248-307-9800 ext. 4 or on her cell at 248-331-7232. RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSI- will start at 7pm. MASKS or Any member that is Retir- sionals. Call 248-545-8301 to talk NOTE ON DISABILITY/RETIREMENT. If you are filing for So- NESS ON AUGUST 13, 2021. FACE COVERINGS are optional, ing contact Benesys @ 248-813- to a counselor for issues relating cial Security Disability you will need to file for your Local 98 Disabil- Interested Applicants may but temps will still be taken at 9800 for your Retirement paper- to grief, alcohol and or drug ad- ity Pension at the same time in order to make sure you get all of your apply by sending a resume to: U.A. the door. work or if you want to meet with diction, bankruptcy, financial pension checks. Social Security normally takes at least a year and Local 111 JATC, 2601 N. 30th St., The Pipefitters Local 636 the Financial Secretary Trea- management, marital, depression, sometimes a lot longer. If you file for your Local 98 Disability Pension Escanaba, MI 49829. Fax (906) 789- Annual Picnic HAS BEEN RE- surer, please give him a 7-to-10- legal and family counseling. at the same time, when you receive your award from Social Security, 9799. jantoncew@ ua111.com SCHEDULED TO SATURDAY day notice so that he can get all Consultations with Work we will be able to pay you all the retro money owed. If you are less To receive additional infor- SEPTEMBER 11, 2021… ALL of your paperwork in order. Life Strategies are a service paid than a year from retirement, we suggest you set up a meeting with Jon mation contact the Training Co- OTHER DETAILS STILL AP- Dues: If you do not pay your for by the Insurance Fund. Re- DeRoo prior to your retirement date. ordinator at (906) 789-9784 ext. 3 PLY. Picnic will be from 11am-4pm Dues by the end of each quarter: ferrals to outside professionals, IN MEMORIAM. Condolences to Brother Phillip Waddell who The next Union Meeting will at The Willow Metroparks, After 2 quarters go unpaid you if needed, will be paid for accord- lost his beloved uncle on July 5, 2021. John Ed Whitt was from Olive be in Escanaba on Aug. 26, @ 7:30 Washago Pond Picnic Shelter. will then be Expelled and have to ing to the current health care plan Hill, Kentucky. He will be greatly missed by his family. p.m. EST. Food, Drinks, and Prizes will be be Re-Initiated and pay a $200 benefits. COVID-19 Information & Vaccine. You can now enter the MI Reminder: Check your available! Bring the whole family Re-Initiation fee. Shot to Win sweepstakes, worth up to $2 million, if you get (or have records and contact the hall with to enjoy a day of fun with the Defined Contribution Pen- “Every living thing is a sort already gotten) the Covid-19 vaccine. More information, the link to any changes to the following: E- Pipefitters. sion Plan: For those members of imperialist, seeking to trans- enter, and other vaccination information can be found on our website. Mail, home address, phone num- Pipefitters 636 would like to who use the Voice Response form as much as possible of its Please visit ualocal98.com/covid-july. ber, a new birth, marriage, di- extend our condolences to the Unit, VRU to obtain balance in- environment into itself.” SUB APPS/OOW CHANGES/BENEFITS. SUB pay is hit and vorce, or death. Please call April family of Retiree Brother John formation and transfers funds in –Bertrand Russell (1872 - miss as we are experiencing manpower adjustments. It is always a go or Ann to have your information Partridge who passed away on your Defined Contribution Pen- 1970) for medical or COVID-related injuries. It is your responsibility to fill updated. July 11th, 2021. sion, the number has changed. “An effective way to deal out a SUB App when you are laid off, you have 48 hours to report a Reminder: It is your respon- Pipefitters 636 wishes a The new number for the VRU is with predators is to taste ter- layoff. Call the Agent on the Books or come down to the hall to fill out sibility to call the hall as soon as speedy recovery to Retiree 877-410-9984. Plan provider num- rible.” a SUB App. It is your responsibility to make sure you are on the out you get laid off, the day you call Brother Don Wheeler who is ber is 7526. – Unknown of work list and your contact information is correct . If you’re still in is the date that you are placed home recovering from surgery. You can now login to your having unemployment issues call BAs Gary Glaser or Tom McWilliams. on the Out of Work List, if you Financial Advisor Jason Defined Contribution account on “Happiness is nothing more Both officers are adminstrators on the Must/Most program, contact do not call in you will not be re- May with Merrill Lynch Wealth the Local’s website. Just click on than good health and a bad them if you need help. ferred to work. Management has a new contact the “Defined Contribution login memory.” For any issues that are unresolved at BeneSys, please get the Reminder to all apprentices, number, 248-655-4048. here tab” and it will take you to –Albert Schweitzer (1875 - name of the person you are dealing with and contact Carlo, Jon, or you must attend 4 union meet- Pipefitters 636 would like to the BeneSys login page. The 1965) the Union Hall immediately. ings per year. inform the Local 636 members of Defined Contribution website is GOOD/WELFARE. We are currently looking for Residential and Reminder to Welders/Weld- the current Office Administrative www.yourplanaccess.com/ “Put your whole self into it, Service Plumbers. This is a great opportunity to expand and grow, as ing Forms: The UA Welder Changes they are as follows benesys. All inquiries. and you will find your true voice. many members are looking to retire. If you know anyone working Qualification Continuity Report (please notice the changes in the Are you “Work Ready”? Hold back and you won't. It's Non-Union or is a past member that may be interested, have them call forms are available on our SUB FUND correspondence): Have any of your safety modules that simple.” Organizer Rob Moses at 248-763-2187. website under Training or at the Receptionist/Dues/Address expired? Is your Drug Test cur- – Hugh Macleod, In solidarity I remain, Carlo Castiglione Business Manager hall. Certifications expire every 6 Changes/General Inquiries: rent? Check your report card at Plumbers Local 98 months and it is YOUR responsi- Craig Harmon email: charmon@ mustbsafe.org and if it is time for “Once we believe in our- selves, we can risk curiosity, won- TRAINING CENTER NEWS. Phone # 248-585-1435. bility to get your welding forms pipefitters636.org renewal call the Training Center der, spontaneous delight, or any Check out The Training Center’s website www.Plumbers98tc.org turned in on time. Sub Fund Office: Kristina 248-585-0636 and they will regis- The Apprenticeship Application process is closed until further Please update all Non-UA Springer: Please send all SUB ter you. Be “ready” when the experience that reveals the hu- man spirit.” notice. certifications (Plumbing License, Fund Requests to email: calls come in. Safety modules – e e cummings (1894 - 1962) The Training Center is open. The mask mandate has been lifted. MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- [email protected] and drug tests are paid for by the We are asking that people still practice social distancing while in the ing a copy of your certification 248-538-7065 Contractors Association. “Happiness in marriage is building. Please call Ryan Lyle at 248-585-1435 ext. 122 if you have to the Union Hall Account Management/ WHEN YOU STAY CUR- entirely a matter of chance. If the any questions. Check your dues records! Death Notice: Margaret April, RENT WITH YOUR SAFETY dispositions of the parties are Michigan State Plumbing License Renewal –There is not an You are assessed a $50 reinstate- email: [email protected] MODULES, DRUG TEST AND ever so well known to each other update required to renew the Michigan State Plumbing License this ment once you become 3 months 248-538-6636 extension 102 FIRST AID, YOU WILL or ever so similar beforehand, it year. In order to renew your license, go to Michigan.gov/lara and behind. You are automatically The Hall is now open to all QUALIFY FOR FUTURE BO- does not advance their felicity click on License Renewal. **Deadline was April 30th, you may be expelled once you are over 6 foot traffic. Masks are OP- NUS PAYMENTS. in the least. They always con- required to pay a late fee. months behind. TIONAL. Dues payments or SUB Recovery Support Group: tinue to grow sufficiently unlike Monthly Code Class – The next class is August 24, 2021 at 4:30 Safety Training on Local 111 transactions can still be done via Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support afterwards to have their share of pm. Open to any member looking to have discussions about the Web Site: When taking the on- email or by phone. SUB email is Recovery group for ongoing re- vexation; and it is better to interpretation of the Michigan Plumbing Code. Great refresher for line safety training, go to our web [email protected] covery from substance abuse know as little as possible of the anyone wanting to take a state plumbing exam. Please call Paul at the site ua111.com and click on Safety CJ Harrison would like all our and addiction meets the second defects of the person with whom Training Center at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 to register. Links. Members must take these members to know that she is still and fourth Tuesday of each you are to pass your life. ASSE Backflow Tester Re-Certification exams are scheduled safety trainings for each site to available by phone during these month at 4:30pm at the office of –Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) quarterly. Please be sure to check your expiration date, it is now work at each mill. Please take note uncertain times, she is working “Work Life Strategies” 26789 “What you are is a question required that you complete your update class prior to your expira- they are valid for 1 year. from home doing phone confer- Woodward Avenue, Suite 3105, only you can answer.” tion. For those who are eligible, please call the Training Center to MSHA Training: The 2021 ences which is still beneficial to Huntington Woods 48070. Call – Lois McMaster Bujold register and pre-pay by check only before the deadline September MSHA schedule is on our web all our members and their fami- 248-545-8301 for details or any 24, 2021. The next scheduled recertification class is October 26 & 27 site & our Facebook page. Call lies. You can contact her @ 313- questions you may have. “Nothing can bring you 2021. Ann at (906) 226-6511 ext. 4 to 580-6887 Also, a Relations/Divorce peace but yourself.” *OPEN WELDING* - Come down and check out the upgrades register. MSHA expires in one The Retiree Association Support Group meet on the sec- –Ralph Waldo Emerson to the welding shop. Summer can be a busy time, but try to set year. Meetings have been cancelled ond and fourth Thursday of the (1803 - 1882) aside some time to plan for the future, and get some practice to- ward a welding cert. Call Chris Opalka 248-585-1435 ext.146 to re- serve a booth. Looking to try something new? Ideas for a class? We’re here to help. If your brazing or welding certs are ready to expire, call to sched- ule an appointment. The next WELDING Tests will be Saturday, Sep- tember 11, 2021. You must call to schedule your welding tests at least 3 days prior to the class. The next BRAZING Cert Session will be Friday, September 10, 2021. Please note: All members must be dressed appropriately to be in the shop area. **No sessions in August** 2021 Course Hour reimbursement forms are now available at the Training Center. You must have 8 hours (approved hours credited may vary from actual hours attended) of verifiable approved classes/ training from January 1 - December 31, 2021 to be eligible for the $80.00 reimbursement. OSHA Training - OSHA 10, available as on an online class for $25 at www.careersafeonline.com This OSHA 10 class is not affiliated with the UA or our Training Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training is also offered online through the MUST website. Go to www.mustonline.org. **Be sure to take the Construction Safety courses; not the General Industry courses. It is each member’s individual responsibility to keep all their Certifications current. If the person you are trying to reach at the Training Center is unavailable, please leave a message to ensure we can return your call. We attempt to return all messages by the end of the business day.

“We were happily married for eight months. Unfortunately, we were married for four and a half years.” –Nick Faldo, (1957-) 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021

Local 357 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & HVAC Service Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Service Local 357 KALAMAZOO – UNION MEETING: The next regular Union Meeting is Tuesday, Au- gust 10th at 6:30 pm. Other meet- ings that day will be Finance Committee at 4:30 and Executive Board at 5:30. RETIREE MEETINGS: Start- rd SETTING A 1/2-INCH WATER LINE in the upper reaches of a first floor patient exam room of the Mary ing on August 3 , 2021, monthly Free Bed project in Saginaw is fifth-year apprentice Josh Musinski . The Plumbers and Steamfitters retiree gatherings will resume, but Local 85 member is employed by Johnson and Wood. instead of breakfast, for LUNCH. The lunch will commence at 11:30 am at Travelers Café & Pub lo- cated at 5225 Portage Rd, Portage, CHECKING BLUEPRINTS at the Mary Free Bed Project in Saginaw Local 174 MI. The phone number for the is Matt Nietling. The Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 85 member location is (269) 775-1775. If you is a foreman for Johnson and Wood. Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades have any questions, call Ken focus over the years to come will FRINGE PLAN THIRD Willcutt at (269) 569-3492. West Michigan Plumbers, Fit- be electing people who support PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: ORGANIZING: Organizer ters & Service Trades Local 174 prevailing wage and wage stan- (TIC) Phil Curtis’s cell number is 269- COOPERSVILLE – Meeting dards in general. To do that we West Michigan Plumbers, 330-3267 and his email is Notice: Our next meeting will need to raise our PAC card par- Fitters and Service Trades Local [email protected]. If you be August 3rd at 7pm in the As- ticipation. We currently have less No.174 Fringe Benefit Funds are working around someone or Local 671 sembly Hall. All pertinent CDC than half of the local contribut- 6525 Centurion Drive know someone working in our and MDHHS guidelines will be ing to our PAC. Your PAC contri- Lansing, MI 48917-9275 industry who is interested in Plumbers & followed. The front office will bution DOES NOT COME OFF (517) 321-7502 Phone membership, please contact Phil. remain open until 7pm. YOUR CHECK. When you sign (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- Pipe Fitters Plumbers & Attention: This paper is to the PAC card it allows us to move (517) 321-7508 Fax SUES: As a member, TIC Interna- Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671 serve as the official notice to the money from your working dues BENEFITS WEBSITE: tional provides a dedicated team MONROE – The next Regu- Pipe Fitters membership. over to our PAC. Please call Cami westmichiganplumbers.org is of member advocates to assist lar Union meeting is scheduled Condolences: Local #174 today and find out if you have the TIC website where you can with the resolution of any and all for August 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. The Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 333 would like to offer our condo- current PAC card on file. check your contributions and medical claims issues. If at any Executive Board will also meet LANSING – August’s union lences to the families of the fol- Medicare Retirees: Effec- benefit information. Click on ben- time you experience an issue with in person on August 5th at 5:00 meeting will be held August 18, lowing members who recently tive Jan. 1, 2021, your insurance efit inquiry. Your username is your claims being processed and p.m. If any Member wishes to see 2021 at 7:30pm, at the JATC Lan- passed away. May they rest in premiums will be reduced by ap- your social security number. The paid correctly, please contact TIC them, please contact the Hall sing Training Center, 16180 Na- peace. proximately 12.5%. New rates are password for first time users is international at 1-888-281-3461. If prior to the meeting. tional Parkway, Lansing, MI. Charles Frodl, initiated on as follows: Single Medicare, K4GHB39 (case sensitive). You you are not satisfied with the ser- Apprentices are expected to 48906. May 8, 1956 $262.55; Retiree and Spouse will then be prompted to create a vice you have received, please attend Union meetings starting REVISED: September’s Roland Walters, initiated on Medicare, $525.09; Retiree and permanent password. call me, Ken Willcutt, at (269) 569- with the August 5th meeting. union meeting will be held Sep- September 11, 1956 Non-Medicare Spouse, $677.55. Forms: The forms for Dollar 3492. ATTENTION: This paper is tember 15, 2021, at 6:00pm at the John Dragt, initiated on De- Short Term Disability: The Bank Reimbursement and Sub WEBSITE INFORMATION to serve as official notice to the JATC Lansing Training Center, cember 13, 1960 Local #174 Board of Trustees re- Pay are on the www.ua174.org – FRINGES – TIC: Check out the membership. 16180 National Parkway, Lansing, Douglas Bennett, initiated cently voted to increase the website under the Members Only website at www.ualocal357.com Retirees: Recently you may MI. 48906. This is our Annual on November 1, 1966 short-term disability amount from section and Forms and Links tab. and the FACEBOOK Page @ have received a phone call from Members Cook-Out. Please at- Merritt Bergklint, initiated on $300 per week to $400 per week. Contract Requirements: www.facebook.com/UALocal our new insurance, United Health tend. December 6, 1955 This increase will be effective Please remember Section 5.7 of 357/. You should sign up for Care, to conduct a home visit. October’s union meeting will Labor Day: All Labor Day September 30th, 2019. our collective bargaining agree- access to your fringe reporting This is not mandatory and is only be held on the second Wednes- events are cancelled, but hats and Dispatch: We will be split- ment states, “Persons called from done by TIC via the Union conducted if you grant permis- day, October 13, 2021, at 7:30pm shirts are available for pick up at ting up the dispatch responsibili- the unemployed list will report to website. To gain access, click on sion. If you have any questions at the Firekeepers Casino, Mbish the Union office. ties between the business agent work with a UA/WMMCA issued the Members Access Your Infor- on home visits and why they are Ballroom C, 11177 E. Michigan Retiree Breakfast: The next and the assistant business man- drug card.” Section 18.5 states, mation Here, then click on TIC conducted feel free to contact Ave. Battle Creek, MI, 49014. retiree breakfast will be Thursday ager positions. Each person will “…employees…shall be required International Corporation and Carly or Mike at the union hall. If you are interested in sign- August 5th at 9am at New Begin- be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There to maintain the following Safety then Register. This is where you Insurance: We have recently ing up for classes please go to nings in Coopersville. We will is a dispatch email: dispatch@- Training Certifications: First Aid/ will type in your Name, Email experienced issues with a couple our website at www.ua333.org or follow restaurant and CDC rules. ua174.org which both offices CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and Address, UA Card # and Create of pharmacies and Express call the Training Center (517) 323- Member Update: Business have access to. There is a dis- OSHA 10.” Please make sure you your own password. Once you Scripts. Please avoid CVS or Rite 0333. Manager Ryan Bennett will host patch phone extension that will follow our agreement. have completed all the informa- Aid as they do NOT accept Ex- PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL a member update on the switch between the two offices Out of work list: Please re- tion – click on the LARGE REG- press Scripts, try using Meijer, CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, Facebook members group on depending on who is on dis- member to call extension 17 when ISTER button that is surrounded Kroger, or Walgreens as poten- as of January 2019, all Braze and Thursday, August 5th at 5pm. patch. you are laid off. You must call line by a Blue Box. Your User Access tial options instead. Weld Certifications shall be up- Brother Bennett will provide a re- New insurance carriers: 17 to be put on the available to will be granted the next business Picnic: We have decided to dated within 120 days of their ex- cap of the Union meeting and an- Active and NON Medicare Retir- work list. When you leave a mes- day. have a Picnic on September 11th piration date, or you will lose your swer questions. ees sage, please speak clearly. Any To access your account, of this year, but it has to look dif- certifications. Check the date(s) COVID Vaccine Incentive: Aetna: (888)290-7241 member who goes to work with- once it is set up, all you need to ferent to insure everyone’s of your Certifications, if they Local #174 Health Fund will pro- Save-Rx: (800)228-3108 out a referral is in violation of our do is access the Membership safety. It will be held under a tent have expired please contact Diana vide a $50 Visa gift card for any MedicareRetirees Collective Bargaining Agreement Button again – type in your email outside, and the Hall will only be at 517.323.0333. Though we send member who gets their COVID Labor First: (616) 345-0788 and Article XXXI of our Constitu- address and password – and all open to use the restrooms. We out everyone’s continuities to be vaccine or provides a doctor’s Organizing Update: Please tion and By-Laws. Please contact your information will be pre- are already looking forward to see- renewed; between changes in letter saying they cannot get the contact Chris Pelton if you know the Union Hall to find out your sented. As a member via the ing everyone again, but also please addresses and the Post Office, COVID vaccine. This is for work- of any jobsites with a non-union position on the out of work list. website, you will be able to keep understand, these changes need to there is plenty of room for ing participants only, not family plumbing or mechanical contrac- Union Hall extension num- track of all your hours and receive be in place this year. error. Ultimately it’s the member’s members. Please provide that in- tor or if you are interested in ac- bers: Ryan Bennett Business an e-mail when hours are posted Union Promotion: We now responsibility to make sure their formation to Cami in person or via tively assisting with our organiz- Manager ext:12, Nathan Phillips to your account. This is very im- have Hi-Vis long sleeve shirts in certification(s) are current and email to [email protected]. Cami ing efforts. There are plenty of Assistant Business Manager ext. portant as it is up to you to keep Orange and Yellow at the Hall for updated. will submit a list weekly to TIC opportunities available, ranging 13, Jason Finch Business Agent up to date on the hours being paid $20.00 if anyone is interested. If your Med-Gas Installer is and TIC will mail out the gift cards. from a one-day ride-along with a ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer on your behalf by ANY CON- Apprenticeship Informa- going to expire within the next few Student Council: Local 174’s Business Agent or Organizer all ext.15, Lisa Johnson Accounting TRACTORS. tion: The 2021-2022 school year months please sign up on our Apprenticeship Student Council the way up to full blown salting. Manager 11, Cami Burris Admin- CHANGE OF STATUS: If is beginning very soon; we are website to take the renewal class. will be hosting a river clean-up Dues: Please keep your istrative Assistant ext. 10, Train- you have a change of status for excited to resume in-person learn- CONTACT INFORMA- day in Fallasburg Park from 9am monthly window dues current. ing Dept: Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, example: married, divorced, re- ing. School will begin with Heri- TION: Please contact your to 1pm July 31. We will be walk- You can find your dues balance Nicole Shumaker ext. 30. married, birth, death, workers tage Class starting on August 9th, region’s office to update your ing the shallow water of the river on the website or by calling the Training News. comp, address change, etc., and Orientation Night will be address or phone number if you and the riverbanks picking up Union office. Remember that if FIRST AID: First Aid/CPR/ please call TIC at the phone num- August 30th at 6pm. If you have have moved or changed your trash and removing fallen trees you are expelled from the UA that BBP class will be the second ber above and Lori at the Union not received your class schedule phone number. from the river. Plan on being in you are no longer eligible to at- Thursday of the month, from Hall. It is very important that we at this time contact Justin ASAP. BENEFICIARIES: If you the river so bring appropriate tend Local Union events, such as 5:00p-9:00p. The next classes will keep all our records up to date. Work Opportunities: We have recently gotten married, di- clothing, water shoes and a meetings, picnics, awards ban- be held Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, 2021. There seems to be a continuing continue to fill calls for Local vorced, had children, etc., please towel. After the cleanup is done quets, and Christmas parties. The Training Center will be problem regarding notification of work. If you are currently travel- make sure you update your ben- we will grill up some burgers and Jurisdiction: Remember to closed the week of Aug. 9 for UA divorces. Note that you, the mem- ing, listen to the job line for any eficiary paperwork. Forms are brats. Sign up with Cami, Jason always call into the local you are School/Instructor Training Pro- ber, will be responsible for any upcoming auctions. available at all three halls. or Nate traveling to. Do not rely on any- gram. Night classes will ramp bills incurred and paid on claims Mobile App: Our Mobile Deepest sympathy to Ben Dave Reynolds Memorial one else to call in for you. They back up after the Labor Day holi- of an ex-spouse or dependents. App titled “UA Local 671” is Murphy and his children Ben- Golf Outing: The Local #174 Golf will not get into trouble. It is the day and will be scheduled based (See Pages 6 and 27 in the Sum- available in the App Store for jamin and Emily on the loss of his Outing will take place on Satur- member who is working in another on instructor availability. mary Plan Description Booklet iPhone or Android. The Username wife Michelle who passed away day, August 7th at the Falls at Bar- local who has not checked in that If you have a certification for clarification) Time limits ap- for Local 671 Members is your last July 2, 2021 at the age of 47. Our ber Creek. The format will be a gets into trouble. Please contact that has expired in the last few ply for name and your book number (UA heartfelt sympathy to you your four-person scramble. Each team Ryan Bennett if you see another months and have questions re- CONGRATULATIONS: Card Number). The Password is family and friends. must have two Local #174 mem- local’s contractors/members garding recertification, please Congratulations to the family of just your book number. Get well wishes to Norman bers. Registration at 8am and working in our jurisdiction. contact the Training Office. Kyler Kimble on the birth of a We recently have sent Push Ulery who had open heart sur- shotgun start at 8:30am. The cost Contact Info: Please make Many certifications have ex- baby boy, Parker. Notifications out with important gery. The Local is wishing you a is $65 per person. Contact Cami sure we have your updated con- tended grace periods on expira- Congratulations to Russell information such as Covid-19 up- very speedy recovery. to sign up. Money must be paid tact information. Check your info tion dates. Ford on attaining 50 years of dates and Informational Meeting by July 31st. on the website or by calling Cami Please contact Jeff or Nicole Union Membership. notices. This mobile app is a great “The world is moving so fast DHE Plumbing and Me- at the Union office. if you have questions. Call the Congratulations to the fam- tool to stay current with all the these days that the man who says chanical: We would like to talk Metal Trades, Helpers, and Training Office ily of Garrett Seiler on the birth of latest information from the Union it can't be done is generally in- to DHE’s workers. If you know Trainees: Please remember that @ (616)837-0222 x16 (Jeff) / Nicole a baby boy, Colson. Hall. Please download this app terrupted by someone doing it.” of a jobsite where they’re work- if you are working as a Metal @ (616)837-0222 x30. Congratulations to the fam- so you can keep up on current –Harry Emerson Fosdick ing please contact Chris Pelton. Trades, Helper, or Trainee your Or via text Jeff (231)923-8140 / ily of Kyle Goldberg on the birth information the hall needs to get (1878 - 1969) Contact Information: If you raises are based on the day you Nicole (231)206-4213. of twin boys, Hudson & Reed. out. The App is available in the have a change in contact infor- were first dispatched to work at “The most remarkable thing Google Play Store or on iTunes. mation PLEASE CONTACT that classification. If you are not about my mother is that for thirty In Closing: It seems like the CAMI so we can keep our sys- sure of your dispatch date, please $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ years she served the family noth- year is flying by with the Mon- tem up to date. contact the Union office. It is up ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL ing but leftovers. The original roe County Fair week already TIC, Aetna, Labor First: If to you to let the Union office meal has never been found.” • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL upon us. We hope everyone is you have issues with any of our know. –Calvin Trillin (1935 - ) • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS having a great Summer; enjoying fund service providers please Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS it safely with family and friends. “Many people think that if contact Ryan Bennett at - 3rd Wednesday of the month / CONTAINERIZED Mike Jewell: Cell (419) 262- they were only in some other [email protected]. Please try Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / COMMERCIAL place, or had some other job, RESIDENTIAL SERVICE 8503 email: [email protected] to remember who you spoke with, 5:30pm INDUSTRIAL Vinnie Fenech: Cell (734) 693- they would be happy. Well, that this will help the company fix the Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of PICKUPS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE 4082 email: vinnie@ualocal671 is doubtful. So get as much hap- problem. the month / CIO Hall 490 West- SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON .com piness out of what you are doing PAC Cards: Since the elimi- ern / 6pm Carly Neely: Insurance Line as you can and don't put off be- nation of prevailing wage, the All members are encouraged (248) 960-1200 (734) 241-6180 email: carly@ ing happy until some future race to the bottom on wages and to become active in our area La- ualocal671.com date.” benefits for publicly funded bor Councils. Please contact a MANN METALS CORP. 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 Local 671 Fax: (734) 242-4692 –Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) projects has begun. Our political Union Officer for details. July 30, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9 Bricklayers Local 25 and Allied Craftworkers Iron Workers

Local 514 BAC Local 2 Iron Workers 25 Steward meeting(s): The DETROIT/LANSING – All Regular August Chapter Meetings NOVI – In-person Union Flint meeting is Wednesday Aug. Local 8 Cement Masons are canceled, except for the UP Marquette Chapter meeting, due to Meeting Monday August 30, 18, 2021 at 5:30 pm. The the Semi-Annual meeting, which will also be our NOMINATION MEET- 2021 at all Union Halls. Please Saginaw meeting is Thursday Iron Workers & Plasterers ING. The NOMINATION MEETING, for the purpose of nominating join us for some much-needed Aug. 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm. The President, Secretary Treasurer, Vice-Chairperson and At-Large Ex- comraderie & socialization. Zoom Lansing meeting is Monday Aug. Iron Workers Local Union #8 Operative Plasterers and Cement ecutive Committee Members of Local 2, will be held on Saturday is still available if you cannot 30, 2021 at 6:00 pm. All mem- Tim Roman, Business Rep. Masons’ Local 514 August 7, 2021 starting at 10 am. If an election is necessary it shall be make it. bers welcome! UPPER PENINSULA – DETROIT – The next mem- conducted by mail referendum. This meeting will be held at Local 2’s Ironworkers Local 25 APP - Stewards’ Notes: 1) The link WELD CERTIFICATIONS: bership meeting is scheduled for office: 3321 Remy Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906. Sign up for our emails via our for Online Steward Report forms Weld certifications are being held August 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. will AUGUST 2021 CHAPTER MEETINGS. website (www.ironworkers25 is found in the upper right-hand on an as-needed basis. Please be in-person. We will practice MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Monday, August 16, .org). We continue to communi- corner of our website www. contact Rich Hanson at the Ap- social distancing for everybody’s 2021 at 7:00 PM, 119 S Front Street, Marquette, MI cate through the PUSH NOTIFI- ironworkers25.org LOG-IN DI- prenticeship office for more infor- safety. Masks will be required. 49855 CATIONS – Please download the RECTIONS will follow once you mation. 414-476-9372. We would like to thank Dale DEATHS REPORTED: Our sincere condo- APP if you haven’t done so yet- click the link that reads “Elec- MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Hoeppner for his 32 years of ser- lences go to the family and friends of Brother again, via our website! tronic Steward Reports.” These Iron Workers Local #8 in-person vice. Enjoy and relax your well- Vincent Meldrum (Bricklayer) who passed away on The International Iron forms are much easier than the Membership Meeting will be held deserved retirement! 06/13/2021. Brother Meldrum had been a member for Worker Festival will take place paper forms, we encourage you on August 25th, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Membership gold cards- 73 years. August 13-15, 2021 at Mackinaw to give it a try if you have not yet CST. Local #8 will stay in compli- th Congratulations! Rock CHUCK MEMBERSHIP GOLF OUTING. Local 2’s 8 City MI. Find a room at done so. 2) PLEASE be sure to ance with governmental guidance Haywood- 25 Years KUKAWKA Annual Membership Golf outing will be held on Sat- www.mackinawcity.com For more check dues for members and of social distancing and capacity Please Welcome Parrish Hill, urday, September 11, 2021 at Hawk Meadows Golf information contact Mike boomers too AND BE SURE ALL limits. Due to this limitation, our our new Business Representa- Course in Howel, MI. If you are interested in golf- Christensen 989-751-5082. BOOMERS HAVE SIGNED plan is to continue a virtual broad- tive! His number is 313-220-7840 ing with your fellow Union members, the registration form is next to The Iron Workers Local 25 BOTH THE RECIPROCAL AND cast of the meeting in conjunc- and can be reached by email: this article! Annual Picnic will take place this THE ASSESSMENT-TARGET- tion with in-person attendance. [email protected] CRAFTWORKERS NEEDED: We need Skilled Bricklayers, Res- year on Saturday, August 28, ING. 3) All members please be Members can gain access to the Our deepest condolences toration workers and Caulkers in Metro Detroit. If you are available 2021 starting at 10:00 AM. Loca- sure to keep your Union dues meeting at https://meeting. go out to Bro. Josef Helmle’s fam- for work, or know anyone who is skilled in our crafts, contact your tion: Training Center 50490 W. paid up to date as it is criteria for iwl8.org on the afternoon of the ily. He passed away on June 25, Field Representative on their cell phone. You can also have those Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393. working. You can be asked to meeting. 2021. Please keep his family in who are interested call either the Warren office (586) 754-0888 or the We are really looking forward to leave the jobsite if your dues are MINE SAFETY TRAINING: your thoughts and prayers. Lansing office (517) 886-9781. this year’s picnic & hope mem- not current. The next MSHA Refresher Class Our deepest condolences SIGNING BONUS FOR SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: Local 2 bers will bring your families out THE TRAINING CENTER will be held on August 21st, 2021, go out to Bro. Larry Binschus’ will pay up to $2,000 as a Signing Bonus for skilled Journey Level to enjoy good eats, beverages, is NOT DOING OPEN INTER- at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. To sign up family. He passed away on July craftworkers who come to work for one of our Union Contractors for ice cream, cotton candy, and ac- VIEWS FOR THE APPREN- for this class, and provide your 14, 2021. Please keep his family in a month. Also, Local 2 members working with the tools and non- tivities for the kids. Mark your TICESHIP APPLICANTS (to email address, please contact your thoughts and prayers. supervisory members can get the same amount as a Finders Referral calendar! clarify a rumor) Ann Lakenen at Pipefitters #111 Our deepest condolences Bonus for each new skilled craftworker who they refer, if they work Pay union dues with per- New Apprentice Applica- - 906-226-6511. go out to Bro. Aurelio Lopez’s for at least a month for our Union Contractors. For more details and sonal check or money order and tions are being accepted BUT you If you sign up for MSHA family. He passed away on July information, call your Field Representative or either the Warren of- mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – MUST go to ironworkers25.org, classes and do not attend or can- 19, 2021. Please keep his family in fice (586) 754-0888 or the Lansing office (517) 886-9781. You can view P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- print the application, gather cel, you will be charged a fee of your thoughts and prayers. the full Signing Bonus policy on our website. 0965. PLEASE include your book documentation then phone the $30.00 and will be suspended It is important for all mem- A SPEEDY RECOVERY: A speedy recovery is wished to all number on the face of the check/ school for an appointment; no from any further Mine Safety bers to keep the Local updated those who have been sick or injured. Let’s keep them all in our money order. Pay union dues in walk-in foot traffic. The Wixom classes until the fee is paid. on addresses, email and phone thoughts and prayers. person at the Novi Union Hall (M- Training Center – Phone: 248- IRON WORKERS LOCAL numbers. If you need to change *IMPORTANT CHANGE Regarding Union Dues* All Local 2 F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). 960-2130. #8 ONLINE STORE: Check out an address or add an email and Members are now eligible for a Union Dues discount, regardless of After-hours use the outdoor- Apprentices: Fill out your Local #8’s swag at the online phone number please call the what month you are paid through currently. This offer is a great way dues-collection box. monthlies online at the website store at iwl8.org. Local at (248) 548-0800. to catch up on your monthly window dues by taking advantage of CREDIT/DEBIT CARD pro- or mobile app located under the INTERNATIONAL IRON Lawrence Nemeth is the Ap- this annual dues discount. cessing for Union Dues: apprenticeship tab “Monthly WORKER FESTIVAL – 37TH prenticeship Coordinator; he can We are making available to ALL Local 2 members the opportu- Comerica has changed the pro- Report Sign-In,” this gives you ANNIVERSARY: The Interna- be reached at (313) 350-0389. nity to pay for 6 months of union dues and receive credit for 12 cessing platform in compliance the ability to electronically sub- tional Iron Worker Festival will be Attention all Apprentices months. An entire year for half the price!! with new banking regulatory mit your monthlies. Also located held on August 13th, August 14th, now you will need to go to the UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S TRAINING CENTERS. Both Local rules. The new platform now re- under the apprenticeship tab you and August 15th, 2021, in Macki- website: www.micementplasterer 2 Training Centers are open to our members. Please contact our quires all new and existing us- will find “Evaluation Form” Jour- naw City, Michigan. Events on training.com to enter your work Training Centers at the numbers listed below for an appointment for ers to authenticate themselves. neyman/Supervision can use this Friday, August 13th, 2021: 3:00 hours. When you get to the annual RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS and other services. Anyone who has used the prior to submit apprentice evaluations p.m. – Walk of Iron Ceremony, website click the link “About” and DETROIT IMI TRAINING CENTER: To schedule appointments system will need to set up brand using computer/cell phone and North Huron Avenue - Noon – then click on “Apprentice at the Metro Detroit Training Center, please contact Tom Ward di- new payment information AND submit electronically. Please 5:00 p.m. – Registration and monthly work form instructions”. rectly at (734) 552-7066. will need to create a new log-in also note, you must check your Booth Set-up. 6:00 p.m. – Live You will be able to put in your METRO DETROIT APPRENTICE WORKSHEETS AVAILABLE and password the first time you email on a regular basis; we now Band/Dancing. Events on Satur- hours so Larry can keep track for FOR DOWNLOAD: Turning in monthly worksheets is a require- log in. The link is available on our email your annual MUST drug day, August 14th, 2021: 10:00 a.m. your raises. Any questions ment of your apprenticeship. Metro Detroit Apprentice Worksheets website www.ironworkers25.org screen paperwork and your pay – Parade, 11:00 a.m. – Kid’s please feel free to contact Larry are available for download at http://bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. and cell phone APP. The NEW raise slips. Events – 12:00 Noon – Registra- with any questions you might If you do not have a printer, you can pick them up during our monthly phone number is 866-635-2826. To view classes at the Local tion closes. 12:00 Noon – Skilled have. meeting or contact Tom Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request them by Organizer’s Minute: “If any 25 Apprenticeship School, please Events – 6:00 p.m. – Live Band/ If you are a Military Veteran mail. For more information on the Detroit Training Center visit: man tells you he loves America, go the ironworkers25.org to view Dancing. Events on Sunday, please contact the Local so we detroittroweltrades.org yet hates labor, he is a liar.” – the block schedule; we are prac- August 15th, 2021 – 10:00 a.m. – can update our records. Please LANSING TRAINING CENTER: To make your appointment Abraham Lincoln. ticing social distancing proto- Old Timer’s Events – Followed call (248) 548-0800. for your annual RESPIRATOR FIT TEST or for other scheduled ap- The (rat) owners of the non- cols, etc. Due to the high vol- by World Champion Column The Local’s website is: pointments at the Lansing Training Center, please contact Howard union contractors I face use lies ume of apprentices doing their Climb – Awards Ceremony – Ap- www.opcmiami.org. Hipes directly at (517) 749-1102. and intimidation as their favorite make-up days, we are limiting the proximately 2:00 p.m. O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a Go to https://www.michiganbricklayers.org to view the Lansing tools. Last year the owners of number to 10 per day. Please call RETIREE & ACTIVE MEM- satellite office in Flint, Michigan. Apprenticeship and Training website and register future 2020 online American Steel Construction told the school to make up days …. BER UPDATES: Jim St. Peter: We welcome Member and Con- training classes. their Ironworkers that talking Do not just show up and ex- Retired Member and Vietnam era tractors in the Flint area to handle MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE: During this COVID-19 pandemic, about union activity is a fireable pect to be allowed to stay. Veteran, Jim St. Peter, is currently their business transactions at: the IUBAC Member Assistance Program has a number of services offence, but the law is clear. In The Novi Retirees Board of residing in the Jacobetti Home for 2630 Grand Traverse, Flint, MI available for free or at a discounted rate to BAC members and their the United States of America, Directors will meet on Wednes- Veterans in Marquette. 48503. Appointments may be families. These confidential services can be seen at http://bit.ly/ EVERY employee has the right to day, August 4, 2021 in Novi at 9:00 Arrangements to visit Jim made by contacting Business MAP-BAC and are also available via telephone at (888) 880-8222 and speak freely about organizing. am. The Novi retiree meeting will can be made by calling the Home Agent Mike Stanfield at (517) ask for membership assistance Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm. These That’s why the National La- be Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at at 906-226-3576, ask to talk to 719-2316, or the Business Man- services were established and are intended to help get us through bor Relations Board, along with 10:00 am. Watch for updates at Amy. ager Henry Williams at (313) 215- difficult life situations. the Ironworkers at ASC, filed 13 (www.ironworkers25.org) or the Visits can be arranged to see 5063. FACEBOOK: “Like” Local 2 on Facebook “Bricklayers & Allied Unfair Labor Practice Charges Local 25 app that you can down- Jim outside the Home, if re- Members working for non- Craftworkers Union, Local 2 of Michigan.” against the owner and his man- load by searching “Iron Workers quested. Jim would like to see signatory commercial contractors E-MAIL ADDRESS: Local #2 wants to use every means pos- agement. If you would like to Local 25” to stay informed on some of his Iron Worker Broth- are having a negative impact on sible to communicate with you. Sometimes we have time sensitive know more about organizing, to union matters. ers from the Escanaba and our market share. The work fore- information (such as job openings, picket lines, funeral arrangements have a more educated perspec- Jim Hamric started up break- Marquette areas. cast this year looks better than and other such communications) that would be most efficiently done tive when the conversation fast on the last Friday of each last. Members working non- via e-mail. Please submit your address by sending an e-mail to comes up, please give me a call. month at Mom’s Restaurant 9:00 “All that is necessary for the union will be brought up on [email protected] and in the subject line place “Local #2 “Truth will ultimately pre- am. Located 2691 Fort St, Tren- triumph of evil is that good men charges and fines will be en- e-mail address” then type your name, phone number and e-mail ad- vail where there is pain to bring ton, MI 48183. All are welcome! do nothing.” forced. Let’s work together to dress in the body of the communication. We appreciate your time and it to light.” –George Washing- Starting Tuesday, August 3, –Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797) secure our future!! effort in helping us accomplish this task. ton. 2021 Dan Byers would like every- We must stay vigilant in our BAC 2 MI Texting Program. We have been communicating by In Solidarity, Your Organizer one to know that the West Michi- “There are three side effects effort to promote our trade. If you text message more frequently with our membership lately. We en- Hank Kiluk #1252798 Cell: (313) gan Retirees will have breakfast of acid (LSD). Enchanced long are working in a crew of 5 or more courage our members to sign up to receive our text messages by 600-8242. on the First Tuesday of each term memory, decreased short an Apprentice must be on the -texting 2MI to 877877 IT’S MANDATORY TO month at 9:00 am. Located at Red term memory, and I forget the crew. Help out! Call the Local at -You’ll receive a confirmation text asking for your member num- WEAR A FACE MASK IF YOU Rock Grille & Café 228 N. Ball third.” (248) 548-0800. Training is the ber (IU#) ARE STILL NOT VACCINATED Creek Rd. NW, Kent City, MI –Timothy Leary (1920 - 1996) key to our future!! -Respond with your six-digit IU number and you will receive & VISIT ANY UNION OFFICE OR 49330. All are welcome! “Be not afraid of growing Please make sure your mod- Local 2 Text Messages going forward! UNION HALL. In Memory: Guy Ritchie slowly, be afraid only of stand- ules and drug test are up to date, PENSION AND HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION: Brick- FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: #490145 passed away June 19, ing still.” there are some plant jobs that do layers Metro Detroit Local Pension Fund (248) 641-4954 (dvtt.org) 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and 2021 at the age of 91. He was a – Chinese Proverb require the MUST modules. You Detroit & Vicinity Health Insurance & BAC Holiday Fund (800) 435- follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am lifetime ironworker, who held can go online at: www. 4080 or (248) 828-6000 (dvtt.org) to 4:30pm. The mailing address membership for 69 years. Our “It is difficult to make a man mustonline.org Call the Local if MI BAC Health & Welfare & MI BAC Pension (800) 531-2244 for member BENEFIT-related mat- deep condolences to all of the miserable while he feels worthy you need a drug form sent out. (outstate funds, michiganbac.org) ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 family and friends as you mourn of himself and claims kindred to Please make sure that we Cement Pension & Holiday Funds (248) 645-6550 (detroit Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box the loss of your dear loved the great God who made him.” have all of your current contact cementmasons.org) 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue one(s)! – Abraham Lincoln (1809 - information, address and phone CALL-A-DOC (800) 835-2362 (D&V Health Fund) Cross Health Claims and Cus- This information is as of 1865) number so we can keep the fund International Pension/Annuity Fund for Metro Detroit Brick, tomer Service 877-790-2583. Delta Submission Time for this Article “Unless I accept my faults, I offices updated for your health Cement and TMT (888) 880-8222 or (202) 638-1996 (bacbenefits.org) Dental Claims and Customer Ser- (07/26/2021 12:00 pm E.S.T.). will most certainly doubt my vir- care and pension and also if you vice 800-482-8915. tues.” are having your vacation checks Cement Masons 514, continued BENEFIT FOR NEW “Results! Why, man, I have –Hugh Prather mailed out. If you have moved CHILD: Any member who has a gotten a lot of results. I know sev- “I not only use all the brains please contact the Local and we MENT MASONS It is your responsibility to fill out reciprocity forms newborn child, or a new depen- eral thousand things that won't that I have, but all that I can bor- will change your addresses with if you plan on working out of the local 514 area. This will ensure that dent child through marriage work.” row.” all of the fund offices. your hours are sent back to your home fund. If you have any ques- MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- –Thomas A. Edison (1847 - – Woodrow Wilson (1856 - IMPORTANT NOTICE tions, or need any forms, please contact the Local. efit Office of your new dependent 1931) 1924) FOR PLASTERERS AND DE- Please make sure your beneficiary information is up to date. Any within 31 days; otherwise wait TROIT COMMERCIAL CE- changes to your beneficiaries can be made at the Local. until the next open-enrollment MENT MASONS: You can track If you have questions concerning your pension benefits, ROAD period (April 1-April30). A birth your annuity fund status at the BUILDERS can call: Toll Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) 321-7502. certificate will be required. Wells Fargo website. You may PLASTERERS’ AND COMMERCIAL CEMENT MASONS can BENEFIT FOR LIFE do so by logging on to: call: (248) 645-6550 for pension and annuity, and Toll Free 1-877-876- CHANGE: Any member experi- www.retirement.wellsfargo.com 9357. All Plasterers and Cement Masons can contact (517) 321-7502 encing a divorce or a new spouse or call (866) 640-5138, you can for health & welfare information now through Outstate Michigan MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- also call the fund office at (248) Trowel Trades Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. efit Office within 31 days; other- 645-6550 with any related ques- For the INTERNATIONAL PENSION Call 1-888-880-8222 Toll wise wait until the next open- tions. Free or (202) 638-1996. enrollment period (April 1- PLASTERERS AND CE- April30). A Marriage certificate (Continued next column) “Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.” will be required. –H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) 10 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021

IBEW IBEW LOCAL 557 Local 665 LOCAL 948 IBEW Local 948 IBEW Local 557 IBEW 665 FLINT – Our August Union SAGINAW – Union News. LANSING – IBEW665’S Meeting will be held on Monday, Hello Brothers and Sisters! We 95TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY: August 9th, 2021 at 6:00pm. were privileged enough last meet- IBEW’s 95th anniversary party Our August Executive Board ing to have 7 members earn their was a great night here at the hall. Meeting will be held on Monday, 50-year pins. Thank you to Current members, retired mem- August 23rd, 2021 at 4:30 pm. Brother Gerald, Brother Brent, bers and travelling brothers filled The Retiree Club Meetings and Brother Dale for coming to the hall. We had over 100 people WIRING A BOX in a ceiling of the Mary Free Bed project at Covenant Health in Saginaw is Justin will meet again starting August the meeting and receiving theirs. show up for our general member- Hemgesberg of IBEW Local 557. He’s employed by Clements Electric. 3rd, 2012 at 9:00am. Other recipients include ship meeting and the party that Do not forget to check our Brothers Ronald, Richard, followed. Thank you to those website for new content. Be sure Charles and Thomas. Thank you that could make it and for the to log in to see all the new con- for all your service and hard work brothers and sisters that made the tent. www.local948.com. gentlemen. Our BA attended the night one to remember! IBEW LOCAL 58 You can pay over the phone pension/health care meeting and WORK OUTLOOK: Local with debit or credit card. You can all seems financially healthy and 665 continues to be very steady. also stop by the Hall during busi- sound for both plans. For our travelling brothers and ness hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) Additional information for our sisters, Local 665 is still accept- Trudell 313-244-2268 for more email address are up to date. The and pay by cash, check, debit or members –Swan Valley has a ing initial sign by fax or email IBEW 58 info. meeting information will be sent credit card. Do not wait till you school bond proposal on Aug. 3. from the member’s home local. DETROIT – The next General Local No. 58 Benevolent out as soon as available. If you owe a reinstatement fee (4 This could lead to work for our OSHA 30 CLASSES: We Membership Meeting will be held Fund: The next Benevolent Fund are not receiving the notices, months behind). members in the spring/summer have an upcoming in person on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at 6:30 meeting will be Tuesday, August please make sure that your infor- 2021 – Monthly Dues – Jour- months. No tax increase is ex- OSHA 30 Class scheduled for pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 3, 2021 5:00 pm. mation is updated here at the hall. neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- pected. PLEASE VOTE if you are August to October 2021. pm. Members of the Community Please continue to stay safe at prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 in district! Our kids are the future- Please register with the Electrical Industry Training Service Committee: The next work, home, and in the commu- a month help secure it with your vote! As JATC at [email protected] or 517- Center is offering Continuing meeting will be Tuesday, August nity. #ibewstrong 2020 – Monthly Dues – Jour- of July 1, all meetings are manda- 483-9688 to reserve your spot. Education classes. Please check 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The Wobbly The RENEW Committee neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- tory for apprentices. All attendance Class size will be limited to them out at http://www.detroiteitc Kitchen is up and running again meeting will be on Tuesday, Au- prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 and Service Learning policies are 40 participants. Classes will be .org/continuing-education/.We and we are assisting them every gust 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM. a month back in full affect for Apprentices. held at the Union Hall from 5 pm to will start to cancel classes if they 2nd and 4th Sunday with food prep The Safety Committee meet- If you are unfamiliar with our MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS- 8:30 pm on the dates listed below: don’t meet the minimum enroll- and distribution at Cass Park. We ing will be on Monday, August referral procedure, please refer to Our first “in person” meeting Tuesday Aug. 31, 2021 ment requirements, or more hope- are asking volunteers to show up 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM. our website @ http://local948 last month was a huge success! Thursday Sept. 2, 2021 fully we will order books for those at the hall at 8 am to help with the The Veterans Committee .org/job_referrals/ Thank you to all the members Tuesday Sept. 7, 2021 of you who’ve signed up. Mem- Wobbly Kitchen program. will now be meeting monthly im- Gregory Remington who showed up and re-cemented Thursday Sept. 9, 2021 bers on the Storm Book must se- To get involved with future mediately after the Safety com- Business Manager the bonds of brotherhood. Big Thursday Sept. 16, 2021 cure their training through the community service projects con- mittee meeting on the 2nd Mon- E-mail and Re-signs: If the thank you to Billy Link and his Tuesday Sept. 21, 2021 Continuing Education Program tact Mike Conflitti or Rob Z at the day of each month. Hall does not have your e-mail band mates for providing some Thursday Sept. 23, 2021 offered by the school. If you need union hall. Local 58 is very ac- The Political Action Com- address it would be a good idea great tunes! Feedback has been Tuesday Sept. 28, 2021 assistance in registering for a tive with community service in the mittee (PAC) meets the 1st to send us an e-mail to great and we look forward to hav- Tuesday Oct. 5, 2021 class, please call the Training Metro Detroit area and has a va- Wednesday of each month Via [email protected] so we can ing another get together again. Thursday Oct. 7, 2021 Center at 586-751-6600. riety of upcoming projects that Zoom. To be added to our email add you to the e-mail list. This is The next membership meeting Please keep in mind that you Blood Drive: Our next Blood require the help of volunteers and list please contact Jeannette a great way to keep up with the will be Aug. 3 at 5:30pm at our Hall. must attend all class sessions for Drive will be Sept. 6, 2021, Labor helping hands. Contact the Union Bradshaw (313-408-1287). PAC latest information on job calls and MICHIGAN INITIATIVE- OSHA 30 to receive the card. Day, 6:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Hall (313) 963.2130 for further in- contributions can be made other information sent from the The Michigan Initiative has a new APPRENTICESHIP APPLI- Union Hall. Please schedule your formation to volunteer or partici- through the APP, and at the Hall. organizer. Please contact CATIONS: We often get calls or appointment today at www.red pate. Union Hall. You can contribute Brother Gus Voisine for any or- emails on how and/or where to crossblood.org and enter spon- Local 58 Community Service more than the $4 that is sug- ganizing issues you see or apply to Local 665’s apprenticeship sor code ibew58 or call 1-800- would like to send a “Thank You” gested on your quarterly dues, Local 58, con’t have. If our members have any program. To apply, go to www. RED CROSS, (1-800-733-2767). to the following members who put but you cannot exceed $175 per ning our first monthly luncheon questions or work tips, reach out lejatc.org and navigate to the ap- Appointments honored, walk ins together a BBQ lunch to benefit calendar year. The loss of our for Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the to him on his cell: 989-941-8046. plication page on the website. Ap- are welcome but it is highly rec- the Wobbly Kitchen. Jamie Bur- deduction cut our resources in Gazebo. The next luncheon will UNION HALL OPERA- plications are accepted on the first ommended to make an appoint- den, Daniel Feldman, Rick Garrett, half, and we would like to assist be on the west side, in January. TIONS- The Union Hall is now Monday of each month. ment. Volunteers are needed to Mark Revere and Pete Taylor local candidates and our members We don’t have luncheons in back and running like a well-oiled GENERAL MEMBERSHIP help with the blood drive. Please cooked and cleaned up for the looking to run for office. November or December because machine! The State has lifted re- MEETING: Our general member- email Beth at beth.frahm@ event. Donations from other Local 58’s Women’s Softball of the Holidays, but we will be strictions and we will comply and ship meeting is on the third Mon- redcross.org if you are interested. trades were collected and the pro- team, The Live Wires will be cel- having our Annual Christmas lift restrictions in the Hall as well. day of each month and starts at NEW BENEFIT ALERT. ceeds were given to help the less ebrating its 20th year anniversary Party at the Union Hall in Decem- Our Business Hours are M-F, 7- 6:30 pm at the Hall. SWORD Health – Virtual fortunate. Also, a “Thank You” this year and welcomes new play- ber. Details to follow. 4:30pm. EXECUTIVE BOARD Physical Therapy services – Ef- to Joyview Market for donating ers. We play single recreational If you still have outstanding BOOK SIGNING- With the MEETING: The Executive Board fective July 1, 2021. Start your food to the event. To get involved games, USA Softball rules, Mon- dues for 2021 ($8 per person, per termination of the NDERA agree- meets the second and third Mon- journey to living pain-free at home with other community service day nights at Claude Allison Park year), please send your check, ment on June 1, book signing will day of each month starting at 5 p.m. with SWORD, virtual physical events, contact Mike Conflitti at in Redford on Beech Daly Rd. All payable to “the Retirees Associa- now be in-person. During the last PAC MEETING: First Mon- care for back, joint, and muscle the Union Hall. skill levels welcome to join the tion” to Ray Owen, 428 Welch year and a half, book signing and day of every month. Call the hall pain which are proven to work Members of the Entertain- camaraderie and solidarity. If you Rd., Northville, 48167. We do out of work list operations have for details. better than in-person physical ment Committee: The next meet- or someone you know would like have an Associate Membership been different than in the past. RENEW MEETING: Held the therapy. ing of the Entertainment Commit- more info, please contact Grace for those who are not retired yet, Beginning July 1, when a mem- last Thursday of every month. SWORD virtual physical tee will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, fol- Trudell at 313-244-2268. which is $4 per year. If you are a ber is laid off, they must come to Contact the hall for details. care matches you with a physical lowing the Community Service Local 58’s Women’s Com- new member contact Robin at the the hall to place themselves back DUES AND DEATH BEN- therapist who learns about you Committee meeting that starts at mittee- Our next regular meeting union hall for an application. on Book 1 and turn in their termi- EFITS: Please verify you have over a video call and designs a 5:30 pm. is Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 at the Let’s continue to keep tabs nation slip. This was previously paid your dues; Death Benefit customized program. You’ll then The Annual IBEW 58 Fam- hall. We will still also run-on zoom on one another, perhaps with a done over the phone or via e-mail, count is 322. get a tablet and motion sensors ily Picnic is returning this year for the meeting. Please watch phone call or a note, an email or a but with restrictions lifted, its IN REMEMBRANCE: May to track your exercise progress, with the lifting of restrictions on your emails for the meeting infor- text or maybe a visit in person. back to pre-pandemic operations. the souls of these faithful broth- give feedback and help correct outdoor gatherings. The Picnic mation. We are looking forward Looking forward to a big Many Locals throughout ers rest in peace. your form in real-time. Your physi- will be held on Saturday, August to being face to face again! Can’t crowd at our September picnic. Michigan will continue to accept Patrick O’Brien 7/13/21 cal therapist supports you every 7 at Camp Dearborn, Milford, wait to see you! ARC Scholarship Stay safe and take good care. fax/email initial book signings. if Richard McCrackin 07/07/2021 step of the way and even adjusts starting 11 am. Ten camp sites and nominations are closed for Happy Summer! you are interested in this recipro- the program as your needs change, have been reserved near the pic- 2021. We have decided to post- Be sure to keep the Union cated benefit and would like to Local 557, con’t so you get better, faster. nic site. When you call Camp, pone the ARC Awards dinner for Hall updated with any changes be on some out-of-town Books, or Apple store. Benefits to utiliz- Best of all, with SWORD no Dearborn let them know you are this year. It is our hope that we to your phone number, address, please call the hall to arrange this. ing the app include: instant ac- referral is needed, there’s no from IBEW 58 and would like to can return next year and celebrate and email. WORK OUTLOOK- Sev- cess to EOB’s, a virtual ID card copay so it’s free to you and eli- rent one of the sites. our members as was intended IBEW Pension: Congratula- eral calls have been coming in on your phone, information on gible family members as part of EWMC of Southeastern MI with our dinners in the past. You tions to the following members over the last week. Akron- deductibles, explanations of cov- your health plan benefits. – The next chapter meeting is can Email us at: 58womens who have been placed on Inter- Fairgrove, Mary Freebed, Porex, erage and other helpful tips related Get started today – scheduled for Monday, Aug. 16, [email protected] , or national Pension: William Boland, and the Wind Farm. We expect to your Health Care coverage. join.swordhealth.com/ewe/regis- at 6pm. Please bring any sugges- call committee chairs Angela Lyndon Bowles, William Clore, work to continue to trickle in over WEX APP- Search for the ter – Effective July 1, 2021 tions that you have for EWMC Panicucci (586) 291-8014 or Kayla Todd Duncanson, Michael the next month. Theil continues “TIC HRA” app in Google or To view videos on how involvement and engagement. Pauli with any questions or sug- Hautau, Wayne Jobman Jr., Mark their work over at the Youth Ten- Apple and download it today. SWORD works – go to What can we safely participate gestions, we look forward to hear- Kalbaugh, Adolph Lewis, Jeffrey nis Center and Master is holding Utilization of this app will give www.ewjbt.org: Click on Docu- in that continues to promote ing from you. Follow us on Markillie, and Robert McIlhargey. strong with the Caro Mental Fa- you access to account balances, ments • Health Care • Insurance the IBEW in the community? Instagram @ibewomen58; Check Members that have Passed cility. All new apprentices are out receipt reviews and submittals, Updates. If you have questions, The Detroit Public Schools us out on Facebook Local 58 Away: Joseph Belcher, pension and working. Let’s make sure to barcode scanning for covered please contact the Benefit Office Community District Office of Women’s Committee. member, 65 year IBEW member- welcome them and make them feel items, other helpful services. at 586-575-9200. Homeless and Foster Care was ex- Local 58 Senior Softball ship, Grandfather to Apprentice at home. Thank you to all the JOB CALLS- Please stay An employer-sponsored em- tremely appreciative of the dona- Team - We now have a senior 55 Inside Wireman Tyler Mills; An- Brothers who take time to teach and vigilant checking the Job Line if ployee assistance program (EAP) tion from our Toiletry and Sock and over team. Games are played drew Fullerton, Journeyman In- help our next generation grow. you are seeking work. All work is a work-based intervention pro- Drive. Thank you to all of our Monday and Wednesday morn- side Wireman; Walter Gorney Jr., HEALTH CARE-The Michi- calls for the day will be available gram designed to identify and members who stepped up and ings at 10 am or 12 pm in Shelby pension member, 69 year IBEW gan Electrical Employee’s Health on the Job Line after 4:30 pm. IF assist employees in resolving gave from the bottom of their twp.at two locations. Main dia- membership; Thomas (Tom) Plan continues to cover 100% of YOU ARE SEEKING WORK personal problems that may be hearts. We were able to refill their monds at Ford field on 23 mile rd. Lippens, Father to JIW Yvonne the costs related to testing for don’t forget to CALL 989-781- adversely affecting their perfor- store room right when things west of Van Dyke and second at Frailey, former Business Manager COVID-19. During this pandemic, 0516, option 3. mance at work, such as marital, were getting depleted. We were Mae Stecker park on 24 Mile rd. of Local 906, 40 year IBEW mem- remote care is encouraged and Blue STAY CURRENT ON financial or emotional problems; also able to support them finan- east of Van Dyke. If you would bership; Francis Mann, pension Cross members can call the 24-Hour DUES –Please check to see if you family issues; or substance or al- cially with a sponsorship at the like more info, please contact member, 69 year IBEW member- Nurse Line, 800-117-BLUE. are current. The Hall has the abil- cohol abuse. DPS Foundation Annual Golf Gerry Cassani at 586-804-8026 or ship; Robert Procknow, pension Don’t forget to schedule ity to accept credit cards and also Local 58 Dues Information: Outing. Thank you for showing Joe Schraufnagel at 586-255- member, 53 year IBEW member- your annual physical with your E-checks. The credit card service Dues should be paid by the first these students and families that 1205. ship. We extend our sincere sym- doctor. By completing your an- can accept payments for dues, day of the quarter. You can pay we really do care about our com- IBEW Local 58 Retirees pathy to the families on their loss. nual physical, you could catch a merchandise, apprentice book your dues with our APP. Go to munity. Association: We are planning a health concern early and also payments and other purchases. Apple/Google Play and download Another big Thank You to all picnic on Sept. 22 at Rotary Park “It is a mistake to regard help keep the cost of health care There is a convenience fee to use the IBEW 58 APP. In the APP go who came out to St. Suzanne in Livonia. We are still working age as a downhill grade toward down. Registering on the Blue either service. Both payment to My Profile, My Member Tools, Cody Rouge on Saturday, July out the details, be sure to put this dissolution. The reverse is true. Cross/Blue Shield website is methods to pay dues can also be Pay Dues. Please follow all 10th. We were able to supply date on your calendar. More de- As one grows older, one climbs highly recommended. Please take accomplished over the phone to instructions. You can also pay power to their outdoor classroom tails will follow in the September with surprising strides.” the time to visit www.bcbsm.com. ensure you are current. by phone with credit/debit or mail area so that the kids and the com- Newsletter and in this column. –George Sand (1804 - 1876) Upon registering you can take the CONTACT NUMBERS- a check/money order. Please munity can use the space when The Board of Directors Free Health Assessment test and Michigan Electrical Employee keep address, phone number and it’s not convenient for them to be meets the second Tuesday of the “Originality is the fine art find instant results that can lead Pension fund and Michigan email up to date with the local. inside. We are back to doing in month, in the lower level of the to living a healthy lifestyle. Health Plan (517) 321- Local 58 Motorcycle Group: person meetings at the union hall. union hall, at 10.am. in the Bill of remembering what you hear BLUE CROSS APP-Down- 7502 or (855) 633-4584. Fax (517) The next meeting will be August We will continue to have our Rushford Room. All members are but forgetting where you heard it.” load the Blue Cross/Blue Shield 321-7508, website mielectrical 18, 2021 at the Union Hall start- meetings on Zoom as well for welcome to attend. Our next meet- of Michigan app for your health.org ing at 5:30. For more information those who prefer or cannot make ing is Aug. 11. We are still work- –Laurence J. Peter (1919 - smartphone. Search for In Solidarity, Breanna DePottey, contact Anthony Anderanin at it to the meetings. Please make ing on our schedule, we are plan- 1988) “BCBSM” on the Google Play app Press Secretary [email protected] or Grace sure your cell phone no. and your (Continued next column) July 30, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11 Columns for IBEW Locals 498 and 445 – See page 12

IBEW IBEW Local 131 Serving Southwest Michigan LOCAL 252 Since 1916 IBEW Local 131 KALAMAZOO – The next IBEW Local 252 General Membership meeting is ANN ARBOR – BE SURE TO KEEP BENEFICIARY FORM UP- scheduled for Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.. DATED: A friendly reminder that beneficiary forms are available at The next Executive Board meet- the fund office AND at the hall for anyone that may need to update ing will be held Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. beneficiary information. If your information needs to be updated it Due to the Governor’s cur- WIRING A SET OF EMERGENCY DOORS at the Mary Free Bed project at Covenant Health in Saginaw needs to be updated at BOTH. rent executive order, we ask that is Jason Swanson of IBEW Local 692. He’s employed by Clements Electric. TRAINING CLASSES 2021: ALL CLASSES START AT 5:00 P.M. those coming to the Local Union 1. CPR/FIRST AID: Tuesdays, June 8th & 15th, September 21st & to conduct business please wear 28th a face covering, unless fully vac- 2. Photovoltaic Class: Mondays, August 2nd thru October 11th , cinated. (10 weeks) Work Outlook: The work 3. Journeyman License Prep: Tuesdays, August 31st thru No- outlook is strong. We expect to vember 9th, (6 classes every other week) have a busier than usual summer 4. Conduit Bending Class: Thursdays, September 23rd thru No- continuing into the fall. If you are vember 9th, (8 weeks) aware of interested electricians 5. Instrumentation Part A: Mondays, October 18th thru Decem- working in our jurisdiction, please IBEW Local 692 ber 20th, (10 weeks) have them visit www.powering BAY CITY – Union Meeting. 6. EVITP Electric Vehicle: Mondays, August 30th, September kalamazoo.com or call the office. The August monthly membership meeting will be held outside at 13th, September 27th, October 11th, October 25th & November 8th. We are continuing to fill a 6:00 P.M on Monday, August 2. 7. Osha 30: Mondays, September 13th thru November 8th. Worth large number of calls for “Project Executive Board Meeting. The August Executive Board Meet- 30 BICSI CEC’s. Bronco” at Graphic Packaging ing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 16. There is a $50 fee to hold a spot in all classes except First Aid/ International for Van Ert Electric. Message from the Business Manager. Please remember it is our CPR. You must register one week prior to class start date. Call the The LMCC has launched a responsibility to always have our dues slip current and on our per- Training Center at (734) 475-1180 to register. Masks must be worn at new website www.powering IBEW sons at all times. This is our “Ticket” to the middle class. If asked, it all times in the school. kalamazoo.com. This website will is our responsibility to show. Local 252 Website & App: The Local’s website, www.ibew252.org be used to highlight local signa- LOCAL 906 Commodity prices continue to have a dramatic impact on our work is up and running. There is also a Local 252 App available to down- tory contractors and used as an outlook. In partnership with our signatory contractors, we continue to load. Search “IBEW 252” in the app store. You must create a new organizing tool. Follow us on IBEW Local 906 be low on a significant percentage of projects as of late only to find that login and password to access the Members Only section. Your login Facebook @poweringkalamazoo, UPPER PENINSULA– the project has gone over budget due to material prices. The good news for the old website is no longer valid. Twitter @PoweringKzoo, MEETINGS. is these commodity prices are beginning to trend in the right way. Hope- M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: Please make sure your MUST drug Instagram @powering MARQUETTE UNIT–First fully we will see those prices reflected at the supply house soon. testing is current as you cannot work on a U of M project or several kalamazoo, and LinkedIn Tuesday Contract Negotiations. Please note that all members should have other projects in the jurisdiction without being current. Local 252 has @poweringkalamazoo. Please IRON MOUNTAIN UNIT– received a raise to their paychecks effective with the work week start- a zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use. feel free to share the wage calcu- st Second Tuesday ing May 31 , 2021. If you did not see an increase in your hourly wage, ERTS: Please make sure that you are signed up in the Electronic lator feature of this site. ESCANABA UNIT– Second please contact the hall for representation immediately. Reciprocity Transfer System. You must be signed up in ERTS before If you believe we do not have Wednesday Work Report. Master Electric has secured the new Meijer in working outside of Local 252’s jurisdiction or your benefits will not your email address or correct The Covid 19 restrictions West Branch as well as the new Isabella County Jail located in Mt. be transferred back. cell phone number, please email have been lifted. The outbreak Pleasant. The Meijer project will begin this month. The new jail is Aflac Insurance: Aflac has teamed up with the IBEW to offer its Christine at cbohms@ibew continues due to the fact that seeing some delays, we will keep you posted. Ted’s Electric has been members Aflac benefits at a reduced rate. Contact Representative 131.com there are many who still have not awarded some of the work at Midland Public Schools with Barton Lisa Enerson for information about Accident, Cancer, Critical Care, Dues pricing - The price for been vaccinated. Please take any Malow serving as GC. Ted’s was also awarded the Bay County lift sta- Dental and Vision insurance from Aflac. Phone number: (517) 306- dues in 2021 is $40/month. If necessary precautions to protect tion project. Alpena Schools have been awarded to Zone II contractor 0144. you’re unsure about your bal- yourself and others. Be Smart John’s Electric. John’s has also been awarded the Alpena library project AT&T Discount: Union members can save up to 15% on the ance, please call the Hall for the and Be Safe. and a large marijuana grow facility located in Harrisville along with a new monthly service charges of qualified wireless plans, or unlimited call- exact amount or email Christine. If IBEW 906 has completed the maintenance contract at DPI. Clements Electric is continuing work on the ing for $15/mo. for AT&T Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit your dues ticket reads paid arbitrator selection process for Monitor Township Fire Department, Bay-Arenac ISD bus garage, mul- UnionPlus.org/ATT with discount code 4924966. through July 2021, your dues are the grievance at Verso. We ex- tiple marijuana dispensaries and the new Drift in Bay City. Retiree’s Breakfast: The Retiree’s Breakfast will resume on April not current; please contact the Hall. pect to have a hearing date for Countyline Power has secured Midland/Gladwin County dam 14, 2021 and will take place the second Wednesday of each month at We have finalized our auto- later this Fall. work, the Mackinaw City lift station and the Roscommon Airport. 8:00 a.m. at Leo’s Coney Island, 160 South Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI mated dues reminders; these re- The two Units in Norway Countyline is also low on a very nice project at the Cheboygan Waste- 48103. There is parking and entrances in both the front and rear of minders will be sent ahead of pos- (Electric Shop and Supervisors) water Plant. Consumers Energy work for the summer includes Karn the restaurant. sible late dues. You may receive have reached an agreement on 1&2 utility separation, and also work on the generator at Alcona Union 4 Life Golf Outing: The 2021 golf outing has been sched- a message via text or email if you their contracts. The contracts Dam. Northern Valley Electrical has the LaFarge PLC upgrade and uled for Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Stonebridge Golf Club, 1825 have not tendered your most cur- have been ratified by the mem- also JoBurg Schools. There are also a large number of solar projects Clubhouse Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Registration begins at 8 a.m. rent I.O. Dues payments. Dues bership and approved by the City that are slated for our jurisdiction. We are currently working on a with a tee-off at 9 a.m. To complete your team or individual registra- payments can also be made Council. We are in the process of timeline for all solar work. Rest assured both organizers and myself tion, visit www.union4lifecharity.com. Registration is $100 for indi- online; to log in, use your Last reviewing the Agreements. are working very diligently to secure whatever work is being bid in viduals, $400 for a 4 person team. Name and Card Number. IBEW 906 has hired another our jurisdiction for our membership. Work remains very good in De- Local 252 Picnic: The Local’s picnic will be held on Saturday, Life events happen, and organizer to spread out the work troit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. Please contact the hall if August 21st at 12:00 noon at the UAW Hall on M-52 in Chelsea. This we’d always like to make sure you load. We have 15 Counties to cover you would like to sign any books. year’s picnic will not be a potluck as it has been in the past, instead have updated beneficiary forms. and it is too much for one orga- Ryan Charney, Business Manager / Financial Secretary it will be a catered event. Masks may be necessary for certain activi- If you’re questioning whether nizer to handle. Welcome Brother Organizers Report. 692’s Organizing team continues to speak ties where social distancing is not possible. Volunteers are welcome yours is up to date, stop on down DJ Dean to the brutal work of or- with unrepresented workers in our jurisdiction about the benefits of and appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact to the Hall to get new documents. ganizing. We know you will do well. joining the IBEW. Jobsite visits are occurring more regularly as state- the Union Hall at (734) 424-0978 or Mic Brough at (734) 678-0992. If you’re interested in receiv- We have begun the task of wide COVID restrictions are relaxed. We are actively recruiting JIWs Retiree’s Night: This year’s retiree’s night will be celebrated ing updates from the Hall, please closing down the Escanaba of- as well as accelerated apprentices to help man the work we anticipate on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Please make every email Christine at cbohms@ibew fice. All financial data, minute our contractors will secure in the upcoming months. Apprenticeship effort to attend. This meeting is in honor of our retired members who 131.com to get your email address books etc are being moved to the interviews for 2021 have concluded for the time being, and a new have worked so hard to make the Local what it is today. Members added. storage facility for safe keeping. class of successful applicants should be announced soon. Engaging receiving their 50-year pins are: Frank Dufek, Edward Ernst, Paul Retirements: Congratula- We will continue using the build- with young people to encourage them to consider a career in the Everett, John Iverson, Richard Kett, Thomas Ruthven, John Schroen, tions to the following retiring ing for Unit meetings and orga- skilled trades has been a consistent focus as we’ve attended and Odie Smith, Gregory Stephens, Jim Tobias, and Frank White. Mem- members: Adrian DiVisser, July nizing activities. presented at multiple career day events the last few months. It is bers receiving their 55 year pin are: Dennis Arntz, Duane Beuerle, 2020. Michael Chaddock, May IBEW 906 will be hosting the important to recognize the fact that apprentices alone will not replace Dwight Burnett, Steven Cebulski, William Fox, Robert Gaylord, Dou- 2020. John Magnan Jr., May 2020. Michigan State Conference in those brothers and sisters leaving the workforce for retirement. We glas Hartman, Gary Hedding, Larry Lochey, John Melling, Ronald Robert S. Davis, June 2020. Roger August. The Conference con- need to actively recruit and organize non-union electricians to keep Neff, Gary Peck, Robert Peters, Gerald Pitts, and Ira Shubel. Lyle Clark, March 2020. Patrick Klocke, sists of all IBEW Locals in the pace with attrition and strengthen our membership. Laidlaw, Charles Parker, and Richard Wilbur are receiving their 65 May 2020. Keith Moore, April State and also Local 8, Toledo Recent school board decisions to award bond projects to non- year pins. Oscar Alber is receiving his 70 year pin. 2020. William Slater, July 2020. and Local 153 from South Bend, signatory contractors should strengthen our resolve to support can- Retiring Soon?: The NEBF and IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Thomas Vrobel, August 2020. Ind. The Conference will be held didates who see the value in local labor and appreciate the efforts applications can take 3 months to process, but can be filled out as Peter Spreitzer, August 2017. Joe at the Island Casino in Bark River. made by our membership to strengthen our community. Although we early as 6 months before your planned retirement effective date. If Haskins, May 2021. The Local has purchased two have seen some recent success turning school jobs around to our you are nearing retirement, please contact Alana at the Union Hall to Condolences: Brother James Ram 6 cylinder trucks for the orga- contractors in lieu of a lowball bid, it is important that we keep the start your paperwork at least 3 months before your planned retire- Stewart passed on Jan. 17, 2021. nizers to use. These are 4 door and pressure on and continually educate trustees on the benefits of ment date. Brother Gary Yack passed on Jan. have the ability to hold 4 persons partnering with NECA and the IBEW. If any members are interested in Condolences: The Local sends our sincere condolences to the 31, 2021. Brother Wes Smith comfortably on any type of busi- receiving some talking points that will be helpful when discussing family of Kevin Cymes, who passed away on July 13, 2021. Kevin passed on March 29, 2021. ness trip. Additionally we will be with their local elected officials the importance of hiring local profes- was the son of Richard Cymes and cousin to Don Bragg II. Brother Adam Russell passed on able to haul items for career fairs, sionals to work on taxpayer-funded projects, please contact the hall NOTICE TO RETIREES: If your 50-year commemorative watch April 22, 2021. Brother James parades and similar events. and we will supply you with that information. Educating people in stops working for any reason please contact the hall. Wynn, passed on April 14, 2021. A reminder that the monthly positions of power is one way we can ensure that our contractors CREDIT CARDS: The Local is now accepting credit cards to Brother Wenford Abbs March, dues are $40. We have received continue to secure work for our members. pay union dues. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and 11, 2021. Brother Thomas Mor- some at the old rate of $39 and a Brian Klele 989.252.9225 • Brendon Baranek 989.327.4131 Discover. There is a fee of 3.5% to use your card. gan passed on May 10, 2021. few members are overpaying. Union Dues. Dues can be paid via phone, on-line, by mail or UNION DUES FOR 2021: Effective January 1, 2021 union dues All Memorials (members and This makes the bookwork diffi- automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Please note when for “A” members will remain $119.25 per quarter. Union dues for “BA” members families) and full obitu- cult. Please if you have a service using a credit card for payments there will be a 2% charge applied. members will remain $61.80 per quarter. aries can be viewed on the that pays your dues monthly in- 2021 Dues Monthly $41.20 Quarterly $123.60 6 months $247.20 DUES PAYMENTS – Please look at your dues receipt. If your website under the Memorials Tab. form them of the correct amount. Yearly $494.40 dues paid through date shows 6/2021, your dues are not current. “A” FROM THE APPRENTICE- Please remember that ad- To avoid a reinstatement fee, please remember to keep your members pay $119.25 per quarter for 2021. “BA” members pay $61.80 SHIP: **Code Update Classes: dress changes and phone dues current. per quarter for 2021. Please mail your check to 7920 Jackson Rd., Ann it is now required for Journeyman changes along with new addi- Death Benefits. We understand that losing a loved one is a very Arbor, MI 48103. Your third quarter dues (July through Sept.) are to pay in advance to hold your tions to the families need to be difficult time. As a reminder, it is important that you notify the hall in due now. spot in the Code Update Class. passed on to the Hall and the the event of your spouses’ death. We will contact the health and Payments for third quarter dues will be accepted no later than We require 48 hours’ notice for Pension and Health Plans. pension offices on your behalf to ensure your benefits are being 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 30, 2021. cancelations if you need to re- If you have any information taken care of. schedule for another available you would like to see noted in State IBEW Golf Outing. The 2021 State IBEW Golf Outing has BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING Code Update Course. this article or something you be- been cancelled this year. “Be civil to all; sociable to Please visit our website MIDDLETON lieve should be published please Local 692 Retirement Party. The retirement party originally many; familiar with few; friend Real Estate Training Inc. www.kalamazoojatc.com or stop email the Hall with your request. scheduled for May 2021 has been postponed to March 11, 2022. It to one; enemy to none.” 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 in to sign up for the Code Update [email protected] will be located at the DoubleTree in Bay City. Please mark your calen- –Benjamin Franklin (1706 - Troy, MI 48098 Class. Sept. 3, 2020. Call Nicole at www.middletontraining.com dars and make every effort to attend this great event to honor our 1790) 248-885-8311 269-388-4434 with any questions. Local 131, con’t retirees! Drug Test Renewals: Please Retirees Lunch. All retirees’ lunches have been postponed. keep track of your drug test expi- Organizing: As much tech- Fringe Benefits. REMINDER: if you have recently gotten mar- ration date through www.safe2 nology as we use to track non- ried, divorced, had children, etc. make sure your beneficiaries have work4you.com. It is your respon- union electricians in our jurisdic- been updated accordingly. Beneficiary forms can be obtained from sibility to stay current on your tion, often, our best resources are the hall. drug test. Please contact Nicole you, the members. If you see a REMINDER: If you contact the Health Plan Office about going (269) 388-4434 to get your autho- non-signatory in the area work- on short term disability, it is important for you to notify the Hall as rization form printed for you to ing at a location, please let the well. A copy of your paperwork will need to be submitted to the Hall pick up. If you don’t want to Hall know. for your file. This will also freeze your position on the out of work list. come to the Hall to pick it up, “United we Bargain; divided Important links & numbers please email Nicole and request we beg” IBEW Local 692, 989-684-4510, www.ibew692.org your form to be emailed to you. Brian O’Donnell Health Plan, 517-321-7502, www.mielectricalhealth.org mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com [email protected]. Business Manager/ Michigan Pension Fund, 517-321-7502, www.michiganelectrical.org (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 (Continued next column) Financial Secretary 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021

Local 25 Local 47 Heat and Frost Local 36 Heat and Frost Insulators Elevator

Insulators Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 Constructors Heat and Frost Insulators & Al- SOUTHFIELD – UNION Elevator Constructors Local 36 lied Workers Local 47 MEETING: Due to a power out- DETROIT – ALL MEMBERS LANSING – The next Regu- age at the Union Hall, the July 8, ARE INFORMED that our next lar Union Meeting will be held 2021 Member- regular Membership Meeting is on Friday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ship Meeting planned for Monday, Aug. 23, The meeting will be held at the was unable to 2021, at 5:30 pm. As of this print- JATC Training center located at take place. ing we are having an in-person 906 Terminal Rd., Lansing. Therefore, meeting, also we will have the ra- To combat and limit the our next regu- dio station going for any health spread of Covid-19, Local 47 en- larly scheduled and space concerns. Keep watch- courages all members to continue Membership ing your email for possible to work safe, and if you feel sick meeting will take changes! contact a doctor immediately. place Thursday, Attention all Apprentices, Any retirees wanting to go CURT August 12, 2021 monthly OJL forms are now to work, please call the office. McGLONE at 6:00 p.m. at online at NEIEP which must be The Funds Trustees have the Union Hall. completed before the 9th day of CUTTING AN INSULATION BATT to insulate ductwork at the Mary Free Bed project at Saginaw’s waived the 79-hour rule. ANNUAL PICNIC: The An- the next month. If you are work- Coventant Health campus is Curtis Grigonis of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 47. He’s employed by T All members should have nual Picnic will take place on Sat- ing out of our jurisdiction, laid & C Insulation. received a letter from our Inter- urday, August 7, 2021 at Stony off or a probationary, OJT forms national regarding the Asbestos Creek Metropark. A mailing has must be filled out and turned into Exposure Scientific Study. For gone out with the details. We are the Hall. This is a requirement more information on how to par- still in need of volunteers. Any- of the Department of Labor. Do ticipate in this study, please con- one wishing to help, please con- not put your apprenticeship in tact Business Manager Patrick tact the Union Office. jeopardy by failing to fulfill your Welch at the main Local 47 Office NOTICE TO ALL: When responsibility. Reminder to All number: 517-708-0665. you move into the Medicare Ad- that the NEIEP website is avail- Per the Rules and Proce- vantage Program, your deduct- able to All interested in Review- Abatement dures: ible balance for the year is sup- ing and Continuing Education. Workers Members must notify the of- posed to carry over. Whatever We have been informed by fice within 24 hours of being laid you have paid toward your an- NEIEP that school will be in per- Local 207 off or charges may be placed. nual deductible, prior to chang- son for the next semester start- Members must notify the ing over to Medicare Advantage ing in August. Go to the NEIEP Abatement Workers Local 207 office before ANY overtime is Program, should follow you. As website for the status of your ap- TAYLOR – There are a lot of worked. with any system, there can be prenticeship, also watch your upcoming projects slated for Contracts are available at the flaws. Please keep an eye out for NEIEP and personal emails for Summer so be prepared for work. Union Office or at the Union any charges, related to your de- further information, this is a re- When you do return to work, fol- Meeting upon request. ductible balance not being car- sponsibility of your apprentice- low all required Covid guidelines OSHA 10: Local 47 will be ried over, when you move into the ship. The 11th of August will be that may be in offering OSHA 10 to any Active Medicare Advantage Program. If the Mandatory Orientation Meet- place for certain Member who is not current with you receive a charge that should ing with in-school classes start- sites. Remember the program. The course is done have been covered by your de- ing the following week. The Ori- CONGRATULATIONS to the winning team in the IBEW Local 445 to call in if you online, so if you wish to take the ductible, please contact the Fund entation meeting will start at 5:30 Golf Outing – they’re from IBEW Local 665: Jacob Cole, Matt Duffy, are unemployed course please contact the Local Office. PM at the hall. Corey Morehouse and Dan Zelinski. for help with fu- Union office with your email ad- APPAREL New Local 25 ap- Attention all Members ture placement. dress and we will be more than parel is available at the Union Check your pay stubs regularly, Workers are happy to set it up for you. If you Hall. New items include: knit hats there have been multiple issues needed Immedi- do not have a computer at home, and beanies, new hi-vis short with several Companies with Pay KEVIN ately all over the you are welcome to come to the and long sleeved t-shirts and hi- and Rates due. The hours you are MEAGHER Detroit area! It Local Union Office to take the vis hoodies. Apparel can be paid should match hours toward is time to get off course. viewed on the Facebook page. vacation, benefits and expenses the couch and get back to work! To ensure all Active Mem- M.U.S.T. SAFETY MOD- submitted. All may request a copy Remember if you go more than a bers and Retirees are receiving ULES: It is important to keep your of the time you submit, accord- year without hours the system their Robo calls please make sure M.U.S.T. Safety Modules up to ing to the NEBA Agreement, Ar- will Lapse you automatically and you have not blocked the follow- date. If you have Modules expir- ticle XI, Par 2. Any changes made IBEW you will lose your membership. ing number: (804) 441-8365. There ing and needing to be completed, to your time are to be docu- It is time to call in your avail- are several members who have give the Union Office a call to mented and given to you, NEBA Local 498 IBEW ability and get back to some the number blocked and therefore have the testing authorization Agreement, Article XI, Par.1. “Powering Northern Michigan steady work for you and your are not receiving the Robo Calls. turned on. All Testing must be done ac- Since 1949” Local 445 family! Updated, working tele- These calls are only used for EMPLOYEMNT CHANGES: cording to Code and your Com- phone numbers are necessary to Important Notifications from the All employment changes; hire, panies Maintenance Control Pro- IBEW Local 498 IBEW Local 445 help you with work placement. Local Union Business Manager lay off, fire, shop change, disabil- gram. Document all tests that are TRAVERSE CITY – Meet- BATTLE CREEK – The Do not get caught without the and Funeral Notifications. If you ity, etc. must be called into the due and only tasks you have ings. Sporting Clay Shoot is sched- necessary current job site creden- are not receiving these calls, Union Hall. The only way to guar- completed. Keep all job logs cur- Regular E Board- The next uled for Sept. 25, 2021. Please tials, although several state agen- please contact the Local Union antee you are on the out of work rent with this information. When regularly scheduled E-Board RSVP to the Hall as soon as you cies have relaxed renewal require- Office and we will double check list and your employment records you need assistance, technical or meeting is set for Friday, August can. We need time to come up with ments due to the pandemic. to make sure we have the correct remains current and correct. for safety. Request, receive and 13th, 2021 @ 6pm. the shells necessary for everyone. There is a major need for number in the system or if you LAY OFF/HIRE: Please be document. Regular Meeting – Sched- The Annual IBEW 445 Pic- manpower right now in Illinois may have blocked the number. reminded, all members shall no- All Members, Local 36, Lo- ule is 7pm Friday, August 13th, nic has been rescheduled for July and Missouri... Most of this work Local 47 has been receiving tify the Business Manager within cal 85 and the EIWPF are holding 2021. We will continue the Soli- 31, 2021. falls under the Missouri rate a lot of returned mail from our 48 hours after accepting a job or outreach sessions on Monday darity Picnic before the Regular The Retiree Breakfast: The of $32.60 per hour as well members. We ask that if you have upon termination of employment. nights, 6-8 pm. Reviewing and an- meeting at 6:30pm. Retiree monthly breakfast at 9am as overtime on some of these a change of address or phone Failure to report will result in an swering any questions pertaining Health Plan Update – Please at Lux Café, 2587 Capital Ave SW. projects and hotel on a per con- number to please call the Local automatic $50 fine. to Michigan and Detroit Elevator be aware that the Michigan Mark your calendar for the third tractor per job basis. Some of the Union Office right away so we S.U.B. FUND: Please be re- Codes. Contact the Hall if you are Health Plan opted into using Thursday of each month to attend. work is ASAP and some of the can update your information minded, in order to receive a interested. The link will be sent to Health Plan Advocate (HPA). The Annual IBEW 445 Golf projects are 2 weeks out. If you throughout our system, TIC’s, S.U.B. Fund check on Friday, all you for either online or phone par- This is to save the plan a $1 Mil- Outing was a great success! have a Illinois or MO License and the with the International. It paperwork must be submitted to ticipation. We are trying to com- lion to reduce the need for rais- Congratulations to the winning please Contact Wade Edwards as is very important to make sure the Office no later than 2 p.m. on pile a list of members to have a ing health plan contributions. team – IBEW Local 665, Jacob soon as possible for details at 314- your contact information is al- Thursday. code book layout session, call the There are only 319 plan partici- Cole, Matt Duffy, Corey 581-2254.With most state agen- ways update with Local 47. SUB FUND TIME LIMITA- hall if interested. Maintenance pants that will be getting notified Morehouse and Dan Zelinski! cies working from home during this Anyone interested in joining TION: Please be reminded, per Control Programs (MCP) refer- to sign up for the prescription (See the above photo). Thank you pandemic filling out on-line renew- the newly formed Breath Of Life the Plan Document: Each time a ence the Codes, are you being drug program, so if you are not to all that supported the Outing als is the way to go. They are pro- Committee is asked to please call participant receives a State Un- Code compliant? Know what the on a monthly prescription or one which in turn helps the members cessing much quicker than tradi- the Local Union Office. employment check, he/she must MCP is referencing for you, the of the very expensive drugs you of Local 445 in their time of need tional mail in applications. We have received our Breath mail or deliver the receipt, check Licensed Journeyperson. If any- likely will not be notified. It is through our Food Pantry. We If you have any questions of Life Gun Raffle Tickets, if your stub, or a copy of the check to one is interested in a class for QEI VERY important for you to sign hope to see you again next year! about on-line applications or what interested to purchase any tick- the Administrator’s office within training, please call the Hall so we up if you are notified. If you are The General Membership states you may want to get a li- ets please call the Union Office 30 days of receipt of said State can build a potential class list. notified and you do not sign up Meeting is the second Monday of cense for do not hesitate to call the or you can get a hold of someone Unemployment check. Any re- Reminder, keep your State your prescription costs will only each month and starts at 5 p.m. at office or my cell. We are looking at on the job site who is selling them. quest for a benefit payment past of Michigan and City of Detroit be covered at 50%, for some that the Hall. The new First Year Ap- scheduling a new initial class for Breath of Life Gun Raffle the 30 days will be denied per the licenses current. Sign up to re- can be thousands of dollars at a prentices will be sworn in at the Late March so please if you can Drawing will be held on Saturday, Plan Document. ceive Safety Alerts at IUEC.org 50% coverage rate. So please do Aug. 9, 2021 meeting. Please plan recommend anyone that you know July 31, 2021. BENESYS: When calling the for safety and product alerts to not ignore a letter from (HPA) on attending to show them what can handle this work have them call Pension and Health Wel- Fund Office, Benesys, please be your phone. All Construction and Health Plan Advocate. Call the Solidarity and Brotherhood is like! the office to get an application filled fare: Joshua Kroell (989) 385- sure to get the name of the per- Modernization work is Team- hall for any questions. The Executive Board meets out and sent in so we can get them 2671. son providing you information. work. Keep the hall informed of Email – Please get an email the fourth Monday of each month into the next class. Allied Workers’ Local 47 Lately, we have been experienc- starting all jobs and employment address to the hall so we can get starting at 4:30 p.m. UPCOMING ASBESTOS Fringe Benefit Funds, 6525 Cen- ing some incorrect information status changes as we may inform info out easier and faster, thanks. Initial Sign and Daybook: TRAINING CLASSES: Asbestos turion Drive, Lansing, MI 48917- being provided to our members. the International funds office for You can email your address to the Effective June 1, 2021, with the Initial Aug. 2-6, still spots open. 9275 In order to make sure the correct records. When your Company hall at [email protected] . Please suspension of the NDERA, nor- Asbestos Refresher Aug. 28. Toll Free: (800) 323-8079 information is provided, it helps Assignment takes you outside put your name in the subject. mal initial sign to Book 2, dings Check with the Office to Telephone: (517) 321-7502 to have a name so the Union Of- our jurisdiction it is your respon- Property Company – A Prop- and the Daybook procedures will ensure the classes will occur as Fax: (517) 321-7508 fice can call Benesys, correct the sibility to report in to that Local erty Company Meeting will be return to normal business as scheduled. Joshua Kroell will be avail- person providing incorrect infor- before you start, as stated in the held prior to the Regular Monthly usual. If you have any questions, — All classes will be held at able via phone to answer any mation and find out why they are International Constitution and meeting on Friday, September 10th, feel free to contact the Hall. Local 207’s office @ 26453 questions regarding Pension, providing our members with in- By-Laws. 2021. PLEASE HELP! – The Hall is Northline in Taylor. Welfare and Vacation Funds. correct information. Get well wishes are extended Contracts - We have up- asking for each member to verify — Classes begin promptly at Joshua is the Secretary for the SICK AND INJURED: Please to all our Brothers and Sisters dated Inside Wireman Contracts their address, phone number and 8AM and end at 4PM, followed Pension, Welfare, Vacation and keep all our sick and injured mem- who are on our sick list. Be Safe available at the hall. email address that we have on file. by a Lead Awareness Update. Special Benefits and can be bers in your thoughts and prayers. and Be Healthy! Dues 2021 – There is no We are looking into a texting and If you are due to expire and reached by phone at (989) 385- Union Dues increase for 2021. email service, and if you would like need one of these refreshers now, 2671, or by mail at: P.O. Box 1498, Effective Jan. 2021 the rate will to be included in those correspon- please call the Taylor Office (1- Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804. Local 47 continued remain $140.10 per quarter. dences, we need your current in- 800-207-5622) to register. To all active members, if you covered by your personal Auto Insurance policy. Resale Items – We have formation. Thank you! —Class sizes are being lim- have not sent in your Coordina- Members having questions regarding Pension and Welfare Fund Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale Local Website - Please check ited due to state guidelines cur- tion of Benefits Form, your Spou- please contact TIC International at the numbers below or log onto and T-shirts. Stop in to get yours the Local 445 website for the lat- rently in place. sal Form, or your Birth Certifi- their Website: www.heatfrostlocal47benefits.org: today! Proud Union Home signs est information, including job BE SAFE, WEAR YOUR cates for your Children, no one Please complete and return the working spousal forms to TIC. are in and available at the hall. Free postings. The Local 445 web ad- MASKS, & FOLLOW THE SO- will be covered on our insurance JATC Coordinator Phil Wilson (616-466-8736) to members in good standing. dress is IBEW445.com. CIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES! until these items are sent to TIC. Applications are open for the Apprenticeship Program. Call the Scholarship – Past charter Please call TIC immediately at Union Office. member Brother Bob Dost has a Local 498, continued (800) 323-8079 and get the above- Under Duties of Apprenticeship, Section 5.3 part L, page 4 of the scholarship ‘Robert Paul Dost to the endowment. A huge thank yours today! mentioned forms into the fund Apprenticeship Standards states, “According to the Apprenticeship Scholarship Endowment’ for High you in Memory of Bob Dost for Please remember it is your re- ASAP and you will be reinstated Standards you are required to accurately fill out the online work re- School seniors in the 5-county his generosity and being a great sponsibility to pay your dues on retroactively port for NO later than ten (10) days from the end of the current work area around Traverse City. To union member. time. Remember that Auto and week.” access it go to www.gtrcf.org/ Service Pins – Service Pins Remember to check the hall Motorcycle accidents are not Good and Welfare: scholarships/. Local 498 Union are still available at the union hall recorder at night after 4:00 pm for covered by our plan. Auto and Get well to all our sick and injured members members’ children get preference for those members who have not any jobs that might be available. Motorcycle accidents should be Condolences to the Family and Friends of James Snead who (Continued next column) received them. Stop by and get 231-943-4980 ext. 3# (Continued next column) passed away on July 20, 2021. July 30, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Local 292 Sheet Metal Workers

Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 TROY – MEETING NOTICE: The next general membership meet- ing will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Knights of Columbus in Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2021 Local 7 at 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. 2021 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING IS SOLD OUT: The 2021 An- nual Charity Golf Outing scheduled for Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 Fox Hills in Plymouth, MI. is SOLD OUT. Donations are still being LANSING – NOTICE. This accepted at the Union Hall or online at Newspaper Article shall serve as www.eventregisterpro.com/smartlocal292 . All pro- Official Notice of ALL meetings ceeds benefit the Local 292 Children’s Charity and for Local 7! the Diabetes Foundation. Please make all dona- The next Statewide Meeting tions payable to Local 292 Charity Fund. Raffle will be, Aug. 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. tickets are available for purchase at the union hall *Zone 1- Sept. 9th -6:00 p.m. or through your shop steward. *Zone 2 –Sept. 2 -6:00 p.m. PRAYERS REQUESTED: Please keep retiree *Zone 3- (Saginaw) Sept. 8th Gary Simon in your thoughts during his recent hos- -6 p.m. pitalization. *Zone 3- (Traverse City) INSTALLING DUCTWORK at the Mary Free Bed project in Saginaw is Ethan Neuenfeldt of Sheet PAUL 2021 LABOR DAY PARADE: The 2021 Labor September 16th - 6:00 p.m. Metal Workers Local 7. He’s employed by U.S. Sheetmetal. GUALDONI Day Parade has been cancelled for this year per the *Zone 4- Sept. 7th - 6 p.m. Building Trades. Looking forward to next year’s *Zone 5 – parade. Aug. 5th - 6 p.m. Local 7 cont’d ADDRESS UPDATES: If you move, please contact the union 2021 “SPE- Sportsmen’s Alliance Annual Local 80 hall to update your address. CIAL” Called Clay shoot. RETIREES NOTICE: The retirees luncheon will be held Thurs- Meeting for Thank You, Joe Dotson Sheet Metal Workers days at: Tavern on the Main, 235 S Main, Clawson MI 48017. (248) Zone 3 Area 6 ZONE 4 Info: Work in Zone 588-1696. It is located 3 blocks south of 14 Mile on the east side of the (Traverse City) 4 is good, we only have a few street. Looking forward to seeing all retirees, new and old!! Business Agent members available to work, which Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 Next luncheon: August 5th, 2021 at 12:30 pm. 2021 luncheon (x1/position). will change in a few weeks when SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- dates are as follows: August 5th, October 7th and December 2nd. Nominations all the school work cuts loose. If ings and elections. Please contact Gary Simon at [email protected] if you will take place anyone is interested in travel work **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers would like to be added to the retiree email list. SAM on Tuesday, Au- there is plenty of opportunities out Hall and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. NEW PRESCRIPTION CHANGES: The Board of Trustees of FULLER gust 3, 2021. there call me if interested. Work MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- the Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Health Fund (the Fund) is intro- Nominations safe and enjoy summer. Your ing is scheduled for August 24, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held at ducing a new prescription drug benefits program effective January 1, will begin at 6 p.m. located at the Brother, Larry Kinzie the union hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 2021. The new program will be administered by Blue Cross Blue Lansing Union Hall (4931 Contec ZONE 5 Info: Work around 48076. **The SEPTEMBER meeting date has Shield of Michigan (replacing EnvisionRx). Since Blue Cross Blue Drive/Lansing). The official Elec- the U.P. remains busy with a few changed and will be held on September 21, 2021** Shield of Michigan already administers our Simply Blue PPO Medical tion mailing has been sent out to more projects starting shortly so EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next Plan, your medical and prescription drugs will be integrated and co- your last known address on file please contact me when you are executive board meeting is scheduled for Tues- ordinated, which should make it easier for you and lead to better care. along with posted on the website laid off. If you are in need of any day August 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Executive Board The new card will be used for both medical and prescription drug [email protected]. SASMI forms please contact my meetings are held at the Local 80 Hall, 17100 W. coverage. Please register on our office. With Labor Day approach- 12 Mile, 2nd Floor, Southfield, MI **The SEPTEM- You should have already received your new Blue Cross cards in website at www.sheetmetal7.org ing I am trying to get a count on BER meeting date has changed and will be held the mail. If you have not received the new cards, please contact for the most up to date informa- members who want to participate on September 20, 2021** BeneSys immediately to request one. You can also download the tion on meeting schedules for in the Ishpeming Parade and OPEN ORGANIZER POSITION: The hall is Blue Cross Blue Shield app (BCBSM) to any smart phone. The app 2021. Once you are registered Escanaba Parade so please con- TIM now accepting resumes for the organizer posi- provides tools and features to help you access information pertinent it must be approved in order to be tact me if you want to participate. MULLIGAN tion. If you are interested please email your re- to your account. able to log on. Please contact your These and other things will be sume to [email protected] by August 13, 2021. These changes are for active members and pre-65 retired mem- representative if you are having talked about at our regular sched- Interviews will take place the week of August 16, 2021. bers only. issues registering. uled meeting on August 5, 2021 UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS: Monday through Friday 7:30 CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual SMART Union Labels: at 6 pm please be in attendance. – 4:00, unless otherwise indicated in holiday hours. of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to Make the union label work for Respectfully Greg Faust RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: Membership meetings have www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located you! The new and modernized SASMI Information – Zone been reinstated. All membership meetings will be held at the Local 80 at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also have hard SMART Labels are an essential 3 and 5: Underemployment – Fil- hall. Please enter the hall through the ramp entrance. The remaining copies for members who want one. part to wage equalization, which ing for period 2020-B is from July 2021 meetings will be held on Mondays, August 16, 2021, October 18, SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST means more money and work for 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020. Eli- 2021 (Annual Party) and December 20, 2021. All meetings will start at account, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the you. Make sure that you are scan- gible members who worked less 12:30 pm. Any questions regarding joining the Retirees Association “links” tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members, please note that if ning labels in order to equalize than 750 hours from July 1, 2020 please contact Steve Murzen at 248-652-0593. you cannot access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you pay and eliminate the incentive through December 31, 2020 may PICNIC: Unfortunately due to COVID this year’s picnic is can- need to contact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. to subcontract outside of your receive an underemployment celled. We hope to be able to resume next year. MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with area. For more information visit benefit. Health and welfare ben- SUB CHANGES: As of May 1, 2021 the sub fund has been Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist the official website at efits paid on your behalf will be raised to $250 per credit for building trades journeyman. Bereave- active members and their eligible family members who may be www.labelitscanitreport.com and deducted from your benefit. ment & Jury Duty is now $500 but you must be off 2 days. struggling with emotional, domestic or substance abuse is- download the official app by NOTE: Members who re- Effective immediately you will need to start sending your unem- sues, as well as legal and financial referrals. If you and/or a texting “SMART” to 90975. ceived an Emergency Advance ployment proof to [email protected] or fax it to 248-557- family member feel this may benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1- ZONE 1 Info: The Local 7 Benefit must file for Underem- 0297. Your unemployment proof needs to be in by 2pm on Tuesdays 800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely Bass tournament is Aug. 14, if you ployment to receive the remain- to be paid on that Friday. Local 80 will be handling all of your proof confidential assistance. are interested call James for more der of that benefit for the stabili- now. If you have any questions please call us at 248-557-7575. Ulliance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are information. Work in the Zone 1 zation period. THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES of no cost to active members and their dependents. Area continues to remain strong In addition, you must pro- A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Robert Caswell, Richard E. Domanski, Nathan SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- and looks to stay this way. Please vide copies of all W-2 forms for Houle, Steve Norman, Jason Wagner, Timothy Robins & Matt ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit remember to inform James or Eric the entire year of 2020. Rushlow. Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny of your employment status if you Dues Department: *Online DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense become laid off. Apprentices dues payment is now available* TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund please remember to inform Kevin Dues of all members of local of the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure at the Zone 1 Training Center of unions shall be paid monthly or the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely your employment status as well. quarterly, but always in advance. no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, If you are experiencing any prob- To better serve our membership, bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- lems with unemployment or we accept Credit Card Payments month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys health insurance, please contact in lieu of your monthly dues. If hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. James or Eric for further assis- you would like to take advantage do not accept American Express. DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of tance. Any Journey-person inter- of the Credit Card Service, a fi- BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or the month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on ested in up-grade classes, please nance charge will be applied – update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- Saturday or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those contact Kevin Dowdy at the Zone Please call the Lansing office dur- tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely days, it will not be processed until Monday. If you are on suspen- 1 Training Center (269) 781-7183 ing regular hours at 517-882-4064 death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse sion warning, your dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, dues (class availability depends on the to make your payment. to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with must be paid online or at the union hall by 4:00 p.m. on the last level of interest). Address/Phone Changes: each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could business day of the month. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the ZONE 1 Retiree monthly Article 8, Section 1 of Local 7 have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, last business day of the month will not be processed and you WILL meetings: Work Rules: Address Changes: annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit go suspended. All members are responsible for making sure any 1st Wednesday, 8:30 am at All members are required to keep needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to required fees, i.e. late fees or service fees, are included if paying Bob Evans, 1725 N W Ave, Jack- the Financial Secretary informed your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. online (sheetmetal292.com). son. of their correct address. A notice ADDRESS CHANGES: If you have a new address please make UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 2nd Tuesday, 1 pm at Rocky mailed to the last address shall be sure to let the hall know. We will take care of your account with the p.m. Monday through Friday. Top 1900 Lansing Ave, Jackson. sufficient and legal. If you have union hall which includes the Tradesman paper. You will need to call OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you Must complete an In Solidarity, James moved or changed your tele- Benesys at 800-400-7710 and update your address with them as well, Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at Callahan and Eric Farrington. phone number, please contact the that is not done through the hall. the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone union hall to update your records. ACCIDENTAL DEATH and DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. 2 remains steady; remember to BENEFITS: For Benefit FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Members who TEXT BLAST NOTIFICATION. We have recently updated make your dues payments on questions please contact the area have their dues paid in advance (prior to the month of the accident) the text blast contact list. All members have been added. If you time. If your employment status office. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866- are eligible for accidental death and dismemberment benefits up to haven’t been receiving texts and would like to be added or wish to changes please let me know. The 822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887- $7,500.00. This benefit comes as a dues paying member of SMART opt out of text blast, please contact the Union hall and we will move to the new office in 4338, Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451- International. make the change. Muskegon has started and it will 5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842- WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – take a week or so to complete. 2690 and Zone 5 – Wisconsin H assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- Remember the office phone will & B Fund 800-654-2329. urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. be shut off soon, please contact DEATH CERTIFICATES: members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must NOTARY PUBLIC. For your convenience, we now have a No- me by cell phone # 616-299-3752. Please submit to the Union Hall a sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The tary Public on site at the union hall. Notary services are free of Work safe and have a good sum- copy of a Death Certificate for completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on charge to our members. mer. Thank You, Mike Adams deceased members. Additional the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) benefits from the International or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) Work in the Zone 3 remains may be available. WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding steady; if you are laid off please CONTACT US: 4931 Contec ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written process. Members who qualify will receive a shirt (one shirt for every contact me at 989-225-0095. If any Drive, Lansing; 517-882-4064. up on charges. four certs) with the 4 Plus logo, along with hard hat stickers and member needs OSHA 30 or needs Local 7 Officers: LAY-OFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- bragging rights. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact to get welding certs contact me Samual Fuller (Business Man- ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- your Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin and we will make arrangements ager/Financial Secretary-Trea- Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from 248.495.6764. to get them done. Condolences surer) 517-882-4064 the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member inter- to family and friends of Raymond Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/ report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get ested in a Saturday welding classes August 14, 21 and 28. Aumonk who passed away in July Jackson) 517-242-3223 confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to These classes would be for members that are ready to try and 2021 and to the family and friends James Callahan (Agent-Battle seven days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. obtain an AWS welding certification, learn how to weld, or just need of Denis Turbin who passed Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342- LAY-OFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must to practice welding. away last Nov 2020 8842 accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- The next retirees’ meeting is Mike Adams (Agent-Grand Rap- cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These Sept. 28th in Bay City at the Pon- ids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. derosa. Congratulations to RJ Joe Dotson (Saginaw) 989-692- cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at the Daniels, Randy Mier, Jeff Ray, Ed 0002 ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. Apprentice school. Carnahan, and Steve Daniels for (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313- winning a trophy at the Michi- Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810- must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven (7) days from your 623-9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remem- gan Building and Construction 785-6831 layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must ber we must have the deposit before you will be scheduled in the Trades Council and Union Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Pen- accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- class. (Continued next column) insula): 906-372-9288 (Continued on Page 14) 14 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 30, 2021 Boilermakers, Monarch help build TAUC’s ‘Union Project of the Year’ DEARBORN – Boilermakers Local 169 members and their em- ployer, Monarch Welding and Engineering, played a key role in constructing the “Union Project of the Year” as awarded last month by The Association of Union Constructors. They built the boiler at the DTE Energy Dearborn Central Energy Plant (CEP). “The skilled trades were key to the success of this project,” said Walbridge Senior Vice Presi- dent Joe Castellano. Walbridge managed the entire project. “They were active stakeholders, quick to action and continually AMONG THE BOILERMAKERS Local 169 crew at the Ford Central Energy Plant project in Dearborn innovated with our team to cre- are bottom row (l-r) James Easley, Zurbin Dean, Ryan Anbris, James Necomber and Jason Beaudin; ate the best action plan for the middle row Steve Lang, and top row (l-r) Nick Pisko, Jacob Stoneburner and Neal Marsh. Not pictured customers.” is General Foreman Isaac Godinez. They’re employed by Monarch Welding & Engineering. The Joseph R. La Rocca SETTING THE ECONOMIZER section at the Ford Central Energy Union Project of the Year Award Plant are Local 169 Boilermakers, including Jason Beaudin. is presented annually by The As- Local 169 sociation of Union Constructors. The national award recognizes Boilermakers outstanding work under labor- management cooperation and is to have a safe and healthy event, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday judged under four criteria: collabo- Boilermakers Local 169 more volunteers will be needed through Thursday. ration/teamwork; construction ALLEN PARK – The next than previous picnics. Please call Apprentices: Mandatory quality and craftsmanship; project Union meeting will be on Friday, Jamie at the union hall if you are summer training has been sched- execution/scale; and safety. The Aug. 20, 2021, at 8pm in Area One interested. uled for August. Please watch for project’s award was in the $50 mil- – 1755 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, MI The Area Two Picnic has a letter with your summer train- lion or more category of work. 48101. been scheduled for Saturday, ing dates and hotel information As we reported in our last Advance- August 21, 2021 at 12PM at Heri- (if applicable). edition, Walbridge called DTE ments have tage Landing 1050 7th Street, Retirees: Retiree luncheons Energy’s Dearborn Central En- been sched- Muskegon 49440. have resumed. The Area One Re- ergy Plant (CEP) “an incredible uled for the The Area Three picnic has tiree Luncheon is held on the first undertaking that provides im- following been scheduled for Saturday, Au- Wednesday of every month at provements to surrounding infra- dates: gust 28, 2021 at 12PM at the Lake 11:00am at the Brown Derby Bar, structure, and will provide • Areas One of Dreams Campground - 1000 S. 10661 West Jefferson, River cleaner, ultra-low energy emis- & Three – Fenmore Rd, Merrill, MI 48637. Rouge, MI. sions.” The 100,000 square-foot Monday, Au- Union dues for 2021 are Any member interested in facility was constructed over two gust 23, 2021 $49.85 per month. The union hall participating in a Local 169 Mo- years with 509,475 total trade BOB at 5pm at the accepts Visa, MasterCard, and torcycle Ride is encouraged to hours on the project. HUTSELL Boilermakers Discover. Payments can be made contact the Union Hall. Please It was built for DTE Energy Local 169 both at the hall and over the leave your name and cell phone for use on Ford’s Dearborn cam- Union Hall, 1755 Fairlane Drive, phone. number with Ashley. Once a da- pus, where the facility generates Allen Park, MI 48101 OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 tabase of those interested has electricity, distributes chilled wa- • Area Two – Tuesday, Au- safety training can now be taken been collected, you will be in- ter, hot water, and steam to serve gust 24, 2021 at 5pm at the Spring online. Please visit our website – formed of any plans for a group the campus. Lake Holiday Inn, 940 W Savidge www.boilermakerslocal169.com - ride. Nothing specific has been The CEP consists of a new St, Spring Lake, MI 49456 for more information. planned but due to the contin- combined heat and power (CHP) • Area Four — Wednesday, Journeymen: MSHA, EPRI, ued interest in this activity, we plant and a chilled/hot water August 25, 2021 at 5pm at the Op- Boilermakers Code, and Rigging are proceeding accordingly. This plant for the combined power and THE BOILERMAKERS Local 169/Monarch Welding and Engineer- erators Local 324 Training Cen- classes have all been scheduled is open to all journeymen, appren- steam generation. The energy ing crew line up the boiler for transfer into the building at the Ford ter, 802 Clark Dr, Gladstone, MI in Area One the week of August tices, and retirees. produced from the CHP is sent to Central Energy Plant in Dearborn. Photo credits: 49837 16th and some during the week of Hoodies have been re- DTE Electric. Steam, hot water Monarch Welding and Engineering If you are working in another August 23rd. If you are interested stocked and are available in sizes and chilled water are sent to the area, or in Area One for your sum- in attending any of these classes, ranging from medium through Ford Research and Engineering “How we remember, what we remember and why we remember mer training, you will attend the please contact Mike Card (989) 3XL. Cost is $40.00. Payments Campus (REC). form the most personal map of our individuality.” advancement meeting for that 662-6491. can be made with cash, check, or The CHP system generates –Christina Baldwin area. Training Center: Journey- credit. If you live out of the area electrical power and steam. The The Area One Picnic has men wanting to obtain welding and would like to order one, CHP can generate 35 megawatts been scheduled for Saturday, certifications are encouraged to please call the hall. Additional (MW) and produce up to 250 August 14, 2021, at 12pm at Camp attend training in Allen Park, in shipping charges will be added. kilopounds per hour (KPPH) of Dearborn. We are currently look- preparation for the Common Arc Baseball caps are also available. 200 PSIG saturated steam. The ing for volunteers for the Enter- test currently scheduled for this Varsity jackets are available by CHP components include two tainment Committee in Area One August. The training center in special order. Please contact the nominal 15 MW gas turbine gen- to help with the picnic. In order Allen Park is currently open from union hall for details. erator packages, each with a by- pass stack and a single pressure supplemental duct-fired, water tube heat recovery steam genera- tor (HRSG). The CHP has one standard steam turbine generator and condenser system, with an approximate capacity of 5 MW at 85 KPPH steam input. Walbridge said “the strong AIELLO LAW GROUP PLLC relationship with the trades is specifically shown during Construction Injury preconstruction, scheduling through last planner and touch Specialists plan and use of BIM for sequenc- Representing Trades Workers ing piping and cable trays. The sequencing was essential, and and their families over 25 years the trades were exceptional at pro- viding updated schedules and WORKERS’ COMP coordination” to achieve every SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY milestone. CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LITIGATION DTE Energy said the gas- Mark Aiello fired electric turbines will gener- ESTATE PLANNING - ELDER LAW ate sufficient waste heat that, when captured and converted to Our associates also handle: steam, will use ten times less natu- UNEMPLOYMENT • ANY INJURY CASE ral gas than the use of a tradi- ASBESTOS/TOXIC EXPOSURES tional boiler plant. “This was a complex project, 3031 W. 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We hear so many business leaders calling those on the grounds of workers “essential” and “heroes.” Covenant Health Care But words are not enough. We’ve always been essential, doing in Saginaw is putting the critical work to make this country hum. to work 110-120 And what every worker deserves is family-sustaining wages and tradespeople in recent a free and clear path to stand together with our co-workers in unions. weeks. Proceeding Because unions are the best way to improve working conditions, under construction increase wages, win safety protection, fight discrimination and guar- manager Spence antee equal pay. Brothers, the 103,320 That’s why we need the PRO Act. It would fix our labor laws, square-foot building remove barriers like the fear of getting fired that workers face when will add 60 new they try to stand together with coworkers in a union. The PRO Act is inpatient beds on three how we can reclaim our bargaining rights on a level playing field. levels. Some companies furloughed working people, then tried to make a big deal about cutting CEO’s base salaries. But in reality, CEOs enjoyed big increases in their equity compensation. While CEO base salaries decreased slightly, the average S&P 500 company CEO’s ‘Mary Free Bed’ expands into Saginaw stock-based pay increased by over $1 million. And that doesn’t even (Continued from Page 1) and related mechanical fixtures. mechanical system the building tapping into is the oxygen, factor in the dramatic rise in the stock market we saw in the second In November 2017, the two He said their jobs are made less is connected to. which is beautiful and really half of the year. organizations signed a part- complex in that the hospital’s “So we’re a bit of an island simplifies things for us,” Many of these CEO’s stock grants were made when the stock nership agreement creating a campus oxygen was the only here, since the only thing we’re Gyulveszi said. market bottomed out in March 2020, meaning these shares are now 50-50 joint venture that worth even more today. And as the Institute for Policy Studies re- brought advanced rehabilita- cently pointed out, dozens of S&P 500 companies actually increased tion care to Saginaw and the their CEO’s pay. Some companies gave “retention” awards to their Great Lakes Bay Region. The CEOs as their stock prices fell, while others changed their CEO’s joint venture for inpatient re- incentive metrics to make up for the impact of COVID-19. habilitation became opera- On average, in 2020 at S&P 500 companies, CEO pay increased tional in March 2018. Since then, by 5 percent while the disclosed median employee’s pay at those patient rehabilitation results have same companies only increased by 1 percent. As a result, from 2019 consistently exceeded national to 2020, the average CEO-to-worker pay ratio of S&P 500 companies benchmarks, Covenant says. In increased: addition to new services and tech- In 2019, it was 264-to-1. nology, Mary Free Bed at Cov- In 2020, it was 299-to-1. enant HealthCare patients That’s what we mean when we say inequality is skyrocketing. also will be able to participate While CEO pay was growing, working people were risking their in national stroke rehabilita- lives and livelihoods. tion research. We also faced extreme unemployment rates – they peaked in “One of our goals when we April 2020 – at 14.7 percent with a record 41 million U.S. layoffs. began the partnership was to While many jobs have returned, there was a net loss of 9 million jobs study the need for a separate re- in 2020. habilitation hospital,” said Mary SETTING PIPE HANGERS on the first level of the Mary Free Bed project in Saginaw is Greg Donahue The pandemic economically devastated those who were already Free Bed president and CEO Kent of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 85. He’s employed by Johnson and Wood. hurting the most. It pushed millions of women, predominantly Black Riddle. “Our analysis shows it’s and Latina women out of the workforce. Without the support pro- time to move ahead with con- vided by increased federal unemployment benefits and economic struction of a new building de- stimulus we would have faced a second Great Depression. signed specifically for rehabilita- That’s why the labor movement fought hard for the passage of tion services.” President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to bring relief to all working Said recently retired Ed Bruff, families. It includes the Child Tax Credit – one of the greatest lifelines Covenant HealthCare president working families have to help make ends meet. That piece of relief will and CEO: “The building will pro- start reaching families as of tomorrow. vide more private space for pa- And what we need next is the PRO Act. tients and enable our teams to be That’s crystal clear in this year’s Paywatch, which shines a spot- more efficient as they care for light on the difference between companies in so-called “right to work” patients. In partnership with states versus those in union security states. Mary Free Bed, we believe this “Right to work” laws take away workers’ rights. They undermine hospital will better serve Great our freedom to come together in unions. They were first adopted in Lakes Bay Region residents and the 1940s, part of an effort to maintain Jim Crow in the South. Segre- be a world-class destination for SETTING UP A VINYL wall protection product on a second-floor hallway at the Mary Free Bed project in gationists wanted to keep unions from organizing Black and White patients from across the east side Saginaw are (l-r) carpenters Grant Lentner and Jeremy Cleary, both of Michigan Regional Carpenters workers together. It’s a racist, systematic effort to divide us, to deny of the state.” Council Local 706. They’re employed by Spence Brothers. us our power. Because they know that our strength is our solidarity. “Mary Free Bed” is an un- In every single state, the PRO Act would end divisive right to usual name with an interesting work laws. A company’s headquarters might not be in the same state past. According to the group’s Education is a passion for new where the majority of its workforce is located. But it’s clear, right-to- corporate overview, Mary Free work has a disturbing effect. Bed Rehabilitation Hospital The average CEO-to-worker pay ratio of Russell 3000 companies originated in 1891 when a small leader at U.P. Construction Council that are headquartered in “right to work” states is 173-to-1.Compared group of Grand Rapids women (Continued from Page 1) applicants than they could The Upper Peninsula Con- to union security states, it’s 133-to-1. recognized the need for medi- “We made sure that students handle. “Building awareness of struction Council’s mission state- The median worker’s pay of the average Russell 3000 company cal care for patients of limited had the appropriate contacts with the building trades – that’s the ment reads: “Signatory contractors headquartered in a “right to work” state was 22 percent lower com- financial means in the commu- apprenticeship schools, and un- kind of things I would like to build and building trades professionals pared to companies headquartered in union security states. No won- nity. They embarked on a derstood the process of entering on in the U.P.,” Smith said. working together to advance our der these laws are often called the ‘right to work for less!’ fundraising campaign to secure into an apprenticeship,” Smith Smith replaces Retaskie, who industry by supplying the safest, These numbers illustrate why passing the PRO Act is so urgent. the use of a free bed in a local said. “I see here in the U.P. a tre- has logged tens of thousands of highest quality and most cost ef- The PRO Act will remove barriers to organizing, hold companies ac- hospital, soliciting financial mendous opportunity to spread miles every year criss-crossing fective construction services at the countable for violating workers’ rights, and repeal right to work laws support from the Grand Rapids the word about a union career in the Upper Peninsula, promoting best possible value.” that lead to lower wages for working people and their families. community, asking for contribu- our high schools.” union labor and their contractors Retaskie, the former busi- The CEO-to-worker pay ratio data also show dramatic differences tions from everyone named Smith said he is extremely to city councils and school ness manager of IBEW Local 1070 between industries. Look at Amazon, the company that fought hard Mary, as well as from those hav- proud of his involvement in set- boards and at public meetings, (now Upper Peninsula Local 906) to prevent a predominantly Black workforce in Bessemer, Alabama ing friends or relatives with the ting up a “building trades sum- and making a pitch to owners has led the UPCC for the past 19 from unionizing. Amazon’s new CEO as of this month is Andrew name. mer camp,” in Monroe County, a looking to choose a construction years. During his retirement Jassy. He received $35.8 million in total compensation in 2020, or They soon raised enough six-year-old program that targets contractor. Retaskie said he plans on travel- 1,234 times that of Amazon’s median worker who made only $29,007 money to endow a free bed, 14-to- 17-year-old students to “The U.P. Construction ing out west with his wife and in 2020. which subsequently became give them a six-week taste of a Council has moved on from the spending winters in Florida. “You In contrast, CEO-to-worker pay ratios are the lowest in the utili- known as the “Mary Free Bed.” variety of union trades and life premise that unions and contrac- couldn’t have asked for a better ties sector. The average utility company in the S&P 500 index had a As the fund – and community skills. This partnership of build- tors only get together and talk group of people to work with,” CEO-to-worker pay ratio of just 97-to-1 in 2020. It’s no coincidence need – grew, other women joined ing trades, in conjunction with every three years during contract he said. “I have enjoyed the job that, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 20 percent of utility the group. It became incorporated the AFL-CIO, United Way, Mon- time,” Retaskie said. “We have and just want to thank the UPCC workers are members of unions. in 1911 as the Mary Free Bed Guild roe Public Schools, Southeast evolved into an organization that for letting me lead the organiza- I’m a second generation IBEW. I came out of the utility sector. of Grand Rapids, and the concept Michigan Community Alliance/ does so much more, from worker tion for all these years.” My father was a power lineman at Portland General Electric and my spread to other cities, including Michigan Works! and the Mon- and employer recruitment, to Retaskie added: “I’m confi- mother worked there as well. I personally know the union difference. Saginaw. roe ISD Youth Opportunity Pro- economic development, to pro- dent they found the right person I think people in our country really see the difference a union Today Mary Free Bed fo- gram not only show the kids the moting our training. And it’s such in Mike, who brings a lot of tal- makes coming out of this pandemic. They see that having a union cuses on rehabilitation for chil- work that individual trades per- a diverse economy here – every- ent and experience to this posi- means health care benefits. Retirement Security. Safety protection. dren and adults with brain inju- form, but offer lessons in skills thing from small commercial work tion. I’m glad he accepted it. And Paid sick leave – in a crisis like the pandemic – and now in record heat ries, strokes, spinal cord inju- like participating in job interviews to the new Soo Lock, the Line 5 I know he supports a strong rela- waves. Those protections can be life-saving. ries, multiple traumas, amputa- and resume writing. Tunnel, setting wind turbines, tionship between the trades and Every worker should have the right to form a union. And good tions, cancer and other diag- The program has had more and working at the mines. their contractors.” union jobs must be the rule, not the exception. And passing the PRO noses. The group provides a Act is the single best way to reverse economic inequality and raise combination of more than 110 wages for all working people. It’s how we balance the scales before specialized medical and sports they break. That’s why we are asking all those who are concerned rehabilitation programs and a about runaway CEO pay to contact their Senator and urge passage of presence at more than three the PRO Act. dozen acute care hospitals (We’ve been doing this pay report now for many years, and it keeps across Michigan. getting better and really highlights the disparities we in the labor Saginaw’s Covenant movement talk about day in and day out. I want to thank Brandon HealthCare is a comprehensive, Rees, the AFL-CIO’s Deputy Director of Corporations and Capital Mar- nonprofit health care provider kets for his hard work in bringing this important project to life). that offers a broad spectrum of programs and services through- Numbers highlight the pay disparities out east-central Michigan. The 642-bed hospital offers services between nation’s CEOs, workers ranging from high-risk obstet- Here are some from the 2021 Executive Paywatch report and rics, neonatal and pediatric in- Bricklayers and Allied other sources you need to know: tensive care to acute care, in- •In 2020, CEOs of S&P 500 companies received, on average, $15.5 cluding a Level II Adult and Craftworkers Local 2 members: million in total compensation. The worst industry, in terms of CEO-to- Pediatric Trauma Center, cardi- worker pay is the consumer discretionary sector (including compa- ology, oncology, orthopedics, $2,000 Signing Bonus for Skilled Journeyman Bricklayers! nies like Amazon.com), where the ratio was 741-to-1. robotic surgery, bariatric ser- •The average S&P 500 company CEO-to-worker pay ratio was vices and rehabilitation. BAC Local 2- Michigan is offering up to a $2,000 Signing Bonus for 299-to-1. The pipe trades contractor at Skilled Journeyman Bricklayers and Masonry Restoration Workers •The average S&P 500 CEO’s pay grew $712,720 last year. the Mary Free Bed site is Johnson who join now and who stay working for our contractors! •Over the past decade, the average S&P 500 CEO’s pay has in- and Wood. Foreman Keith creased by $2.6 million, or $260,000 per year. Meanwhile the average Gyulveszi of UA Local 85 said Our Members who refer these new members will get the same bonus as well! wage for production and non-supervisory workers grew an average there are about 12 plumbers, pipe Journeymen Bricklayers in the Metro Detroit Area get $35.54 an hour, of only $957 per year. fitters and service techs currently •The average pay ratio in “right to work” states was 173-to-1, on the project, about half of the plus fully paid Health Insurance, and while the ratio in free bargaining states was 133-to-1. peak employment on the project. 2 Pensions. Our Contractors have immediate opening for •According to Fortune, citing the Economic Policy Institute, the Their scope of work includes in- Skilled Bricklayers, and Masonry Restoration Workers. average CEO pay jumped 16 percent from 2019 to 2020. The average stallation of the project’s plumb- U.S. worker compensation: up just 1.8 percent. ing, air conditioning, medical gas For more information go to: bricklayers.org 16 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021 Outdoors The magnificent wood duck

AN ADULT ARCTIC GRAYLING – the Michigan DNR is reintro- ducing them to the Great Lakes. Photo credit: (AKSMITH/Wikipedia Commons) Second-year class of Arctic Grayling eggs arrives from Alaska THE MALE WOOD DUCK. The population of the brilliant duck is THE FEMALE WOOD DUCK isn’t as colorful, but is still a lovely (From the Michigan DNR) thriving in Michigan, but that wasn’t always the case. creature, especially to the drakes. Photo credits: A striking fish with a sail-like dorsal fin and slate-blue coloration, Frank Vassen/Wikipedia Commons the Arctic Grayling was virtually the only native stream salmonid (a From the Michigan Depart- then calls to her youngsters to range. tinctive pattern: dark underwings fish of the salmon family) in the northern Lower Peninsula until the ment of Natural Resources, as it encourage them. The young Today, wood duck popula- and chest with a contrasting population died off nearly a century ago. Three factors contributed celebrates “Wildlife Conserva- then jump the long distance from tions are thriving. The birds are bright belly. to the grayling’s demise in Michigan: habitat destruction, unregu- tion Month” in July. the tree cavity to the ground. The banded each year in Michigan Natural cavities for nesting lated harvest and predation/competition from nonnative fish spe- With their exquisite, bright fluffy, downy chicks bounce to help monitor their popula- are scarce, and the Wood Duck cies. coloration, male wood ducks are when they land and toddle off tions, and extensive wetland readily uses nest boxes provided Since 2016, the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative – comprised considered one of the most after their mothers without a and forest habitat work helps for it. If nest boxes are placed of the Michigan DNR, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and beautiful birds in the world. In scratch. to ensure these beautiful too close together, many fe- more than 40 other partners – has worked to bring this locally extinct fact, their scientific name, Aix Young wood ducks eat in- ducks have proper nesting and males lay eggs in the nests of species back to Michigan. sponsa, is Latin for “promised vertebrates and fish but switch feeding habitat. other females. Late this past spring, the DNR received the 2021 year-class of bride,” alluding to how the to a more plant-based diet in From All About Birds. “Ba- Wood Ducks pair up in Janu- brood eggs from Alaska. A year-class is a group of fish raised from drakes look dressed to attend a adulthood. Adult wood ducks sic Description: The Wood ary, and most birds arriving at the the same year’s egg-take – in other words, fish that are the same age. wedding. eat aquatic vegetation and fruits Duck is one of the most stun- breeding grounds in the spring The eggs from this year-class will help establish a brood population Wood ducks are medium- and nuts they find on the forest ningly pretty of all waterfowl. are already paired. The Wood in Michigan. sized ducks that frequent wooded floor.Acorns are a particular fa- Males are iridescent chestnut Duck is the only North American How do fish eggs get from Alaska to Michigan? Very carefully. ponds, streams and marshes. vorite. and green, with ornate patterns duck that regularly produces two They were transported to Michigan by plane as the carry-on luggage Both hens and drakes have col- In Michigan, wood ducks on nearly every feather; the el- broods in one year. of a Michigan State University researcher. Upon arrival, they were orful blue, maroon and silver-ac- were common prior to European egant females have a distinctive The Wood Duck nests in kept at the MSU lab in East Lansing before the final leg of their cented wings. The hens are much settlement. They rapidly de- profile and delicate white pat- trees near water, sometimes di- journey to Oden State Fish Hatchery in Emmet County. The fish are more plainly colored, with grey- creased in number during the late tern around the eye. rectly over water, but other times growing well after hatching, and mortalities in this group have been brown upperparts, mottled brown 1800s due to unregulated hunt- These birds live in wooded over a mile away. After hatching, remarkably low. and white breasts, white bellies ing, deforestation and loss of swamps, where they nest in holes the ducklings jump down from The 2021 year-class is not the first to make the trip from Alaska and a white, teardrop-shaped eye wetland habitat. This species was in trees or in nest boxes put up the nest tree and make their way to Michigan. In 2019, the DNR received another class of Arctic patch. believed to be in imminent dan- around lake margins. They are to water. Grayling, and they continue to thrive at Marquette State Fish Wood duck pairs nest in tree ger of extinction in the late 1800s one of the few duck species The oldest recorded Wood Hatchery. The fish are growing well with very few mortalities. The cavities that are 15-30 feet above and early 1900s. equipped with strong claws that Duck was a male and at least 22 next class is planned for May 2022, when the DNR and the Alaska the ground or in man-made nest Because of the dramatic de- can grip bark and perch on years, 6 months old. He had been Department of Fish and Game will collect eggs from Alaska’s Chena boxes. The hens lay nine to cline of wood duck populations, branches.” banded in Oregon and was found River. 14 eggs at a time. Wood wood duck hunting was banned Look for Wood Ducks in California. The initiative to return Arctic Grayling to Michigan waters could duck hens sometimes lay their in 1915. This national hunting around the edges of swamps, Wood Ducks’ habitat is pri- not have been possible without help from local and state partners. eggs in the nests of other wood prohibition was lifted in 1941, sluggish streams, overgrown bea- marily especially east of the The DNR has received incredible support from the Alaska Depart- duck hens. This leaves one hen and states were allowed to have ver ponds, and wood-fringed Mississippi River across the ment of Fish and Game; even though the agency temporarily paused with more than her share of duck- limited, regulated hunting sea- marshes. They're less likely to be U.S. and Canada, They can be its Arctic graying rearing program, staff there organized and executed lings to raise. Nests have been sons. out on a large stretch of open found year-round in Michigan the 2021 egg take, collecting eggs from wild stock in the Chena River documented with up to 40 eggs Michigan opened wood water. They pick their way around roughly in the southern Lower specifically for Michigan’s reintroduction efforts. in them! duck hunting seasons in 1944, vegetation growing out of the Peninsula. When will you see Arctic grayling in Michigan waters? The Only a few days after with a bag limit of one duck. water or stand on tree branches During breeding season, first fish from Michigan’s Arctic grayling broodstock are expected hatching, young wood ducks are Development of artificial nest or logs along the shorelines. Look they can be found in the north- to be available for reintroduction in 2024 or 2025. Visit ready to leave the nest. The boxes in the 1930s further helped for their distinctive oblong head ern Lower Peninsula and in the MiGrayling.org for updates on this important work to restore a mother flies to the ground and wood ducks reoccupy their former shape. In flight they have a dis- Upper Peninsula. Michigan native.