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VOL. 69, NO. 24 Since 1952 • Serving the highly skilled men and women in Michigan’s building trade unions 65 Cents November 27, 2020 SHORT Pro-worker candidates made some gains CUTS on U.S. Election Day By Ron Bieber ‘I’m a union guy’ President, Michigan AFL-CIO Viewpoint Biden declares LANSING – This month’s Biden made gains from Ushering in a new climate elections were truly historic. Go- Clinton’s 2016 margins in two- in the White House, President- ing into Election Day, we knew thirds of the counties in Michi- elect Joe Biden met with union that a record-breaking number of gan, something that did not hap- officials and CEOs on Nov. 16 people had exercised their right pen in any other swing state. to discuss plans for the to vote by mail, in large part due Biden worked for these votes, economy and what steps need to the raging pandemic. What we visiting Michigan often and mak- to be taken to help workers. did not know was that American ing sure to speak with working The meeting, which was voters would reject an incumbent folks while he was here. Michi- virtual due to COVID-19, and in- president for just the fifth time in gan residents also know Biden as cluded Vice President elect Ka- the last 100 years. someone who stood by us mala Harris, AFL-CIO President Now that the dust has through the last recession, work- Richard Trumka, Mary Kay settled, Republican activists have ing diligently on the auto rescue Henry, president of the Service stopped chanting “stop the and listening to us as he did so. Employees International Union, count” and all Michigan’s votes •We re-elected U.S. Sen. Gary Rory Gamble, president of the have been tallied, we know that Peters. Peters has a strong record DENTIL MOLDING in the upper reaches of the Michigan Central Station’s former Waiting Room United Auto Workers, Lee the November 2020 elections were of delivering for working people gets the attention of a BAC Local 2 mason working for Ram Construction Services. Saunders, president of the huge for labor unions and the pro- and for Michigan. Six of his bills American Federation of State, worker candidates that we sup- have been signed into law by County and Municipal Employ- Got you covered: masonry ported. The Michigan AFL-CIO, President Donald Trump, more ees, and Marc Perrone, presi- in tandem with our affiliates, con- than any other Democrat in the dent of the United Food and stituency groups and partner or- Senate, with the most recent one Commercial Workers Interna- ganizations all over this state, coming less than three weeks tional Union. CEOs included work restores train station worked hard to accomplish our ago. General Motors CEO Mary By Marty Mulcahy company’s mobility team, and an BAC Local 2 union masons goals this year, and we won big: He is a senator that puts sub- Barra, Microsoft president and Editor additional 2,500 jobs with Ford’s and laborers. They have been •Joe Biden won Michigan de- stance over style – and his oppo- CEO Satya Nadella, Target DETROIT – Opened in partners and suppliers. hard at work over the past two cisively. Union members rebuilt nent drew a sharp contrast, never chairman and chief executive 1913 and abandoned to scrap- One of the project’s first pri- years on the lower train station the blue wall of Michigan, Wis- bothering to put an “issues” sec- Brian Cornell and Sonia Syngal, pers and the elements after the orities is to make the structure is and attached 15-story office consin, and Pennsylvania. That tion on his campaign’s website, CEO of Gap. last passenger train left in 1988, weather-tight for the next genera- tower, performing repair and was critical to the outcome of this and closing the campaign with The meeting was the first the city’s iconic Michigan Cen- tion. Performing much of that restoration work on no less election, and it was earned in ev- name-calling. We made sure to time that Biden had convened a tral Station has been getting work has been Ram Construction than eight acres of masonry. ery corner of this state, with a fi- communicate with our members group of business or labor lead- some major TLC over the past Services and its workforce of (Continued on Page 2) nal margin of 50.5 percent to that John James is a pro-Trump ers since he won the presiden- two years, brought about by its Trump’s 47.9 percent. (Continued on Page 2) tial election on Nov. 7. “I’m look- new owner, the Ford Motor Co. COMPLETED IN 1913, the 15-story ing forward to hearing what’s Inside and out, the 600,000 Michigan Central Station was the on your mind,” Biden said to the square-foot building is being tallest in the world at the time. Union leaders cheer group. “What is top of mind on transformed by construction Conceived in 1908, the year the Covid and getting back to work manager Christman-Brinker Model T was introduced to safely?” joint venture. Combined with the world, the Biden’s win, but At the meeting Trumka upgrades to surrounding prop- building’s brought up a few key points that erties, the construction work entire he wanted the Biden adminis- will yield a 1.2-million-square- space temper expectations tration to focus on including foot innovation campus where was never WASHINGTON (Press Asso- of further relief for jobless work- hiring a full time OSHA director Ford and its partners will work fully ciates) – As might be expected, ers left unemployed by the which the agency hasn’t had on autonomous and electric utilized. union leaders cheered the Elec- coronavirus pandemic. under Trump, making an invest- vehicle businesses, and design toral College and popular vote It also includes a raft of other ment in retrofitting workplaces urban mobility services and so- victory of the 2020 Democratic pro-worker provisions, such as and classrooms to keep work- lutions. The project will bring ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala special aid for airlines contingent ers safe during COVID-19, and approximately 2,500 Ford em- Harris. And some, in their state- on keeping all their workers – most creating a permanent infectious ployees to the city’s Corktown ments, added expectations for the of them unionists – on the job and disease standard. neighborhood, most from the new administration of Biden in the a mandate to the Occupational “The most important thing White House and Harris, the first Safety and Health Administration we can do on Day 1 is to rees- Black woman and first Asian- to order firms to create and imple- tablish OSHA’s mission of pro- American, as VP. ment anti-virus protection plans. tecting workers” said Trumka. But whether and when those “While we don’t know the final “For four years, OSHA has been expectations will be met will prob- composition of the Senate, we AWOL. There’s been no full- ably turn on the outcome of the (Continued on Page 3) time director. There are fewer in- two remaining U.S. Senate races: spectors today than at any The Jan. 5 runoffs in Georgia be- Labor has point in the agency’s history.” tween Democrats Jon Ossoff and The meeting with union Raphael Warnock, and incum- legislative leaders and CEO’s was the lat- bent Republicans Kelly Loeffler est step in Biden forging ahead and David Perdue. with his transition, even as If the two Democrats win, the priorities Trump refuses to concede the Senate is tied 50-50 and Harris election or allow departments to breaks the tie to create a Demo- with Biden – work with the Biden Transition cratic-run Senate. If they lose, team. Biden said the objective Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., re- that aren’t of the meeting was to “get our mains Majority Leader, with the economy back on track. We all avowed aim of – again – deep- shared by GOP agree on the common goals, just sixing Biden/Democratic proposals, By Mark Gruenberg have a slightly different per- notably the union-friendly Protect PAI Staff Writer spective.” The Right To Organize Act. WASHINGTON (PAI) – Con- Playing off of his cam- AFL-CIO President Richard gressional passage of the Protect paign message of “Build Back Trumka put the Pro Act as No. 2 The Right To Organize (PRO) Act, Better,” Biden told the leaders BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED Craftworkers Local 2 members employed by Ram Construction on labor’s to-do list for Biden and the most pro-worker rewrite of that we can’t just go back to Services set a replicated section of a capital piece atop a column in front of the Michigan Central Harris, second only to Senate U.S. labor laws since the original the old economy and said that Station. The replicated limestone section was manufactured by Capital Stoneworks. approval of the Heroes Act, which 1935 National Labor Relations he remains optimistic that would provide trillions of dollars Act, is high among Democratic American business and work- President-Elect Joe Biden’s eco- ers can emerge from the crisis By Marty Mulcahy pipeline owner Enbridge violat- sition that protects Michigan’s nomic priorities, assuming he suc- stronger. Whitmer seeks Editor ing the public trust doctrine, and energy needs over the coming cessfully takes office on Jan. 20. In a press conference after LANSING – Gov. Gretchen “given the unreasonable risk that months. AFL-CIO President Richard the meeting, Biden said that he Whitmer on Nov. 13 notified continued operation of the dual “Enbridge has routinely re- Trumka applauds that, with one told the CEOs, “I want you to shutdown Enbridge that the state’s 1953 pipelines poses to the Great fused to take action to protect our caveat: He wants it to be No. 2. know I’m a union guy,” adding easement for its twin petroleum Lakes. Moreover, the state is ter- Great Lakes and the millions of And the only reason it’s second “that’s not anti-business. of Line 5, pipelines under the Straits of minating the easement based on Americans who depend on them is that Trumka, thinking of the Unions are going to have in- Mackinac is being revoked and Enbridge’s persistent and incur- for clean drinking water and good entire country, as well as the ben- creased power (in a Biden ad- threatening terminated. able violations of the easement’s jobs,” Whitmer said. “They have efits to workers, wants lawmak- ministration).” The governor and state De- terms and conditions,” the repeatedly violated the terms of ers to first approve the Heroes The meeting also signified partment of Natural Resources governor’s office said. the 1953 easement by ignoring Act – another round of stimulus a new day for unions who have tunnel Director Dan Eichinger filed a law- The notice requires Enbridge structural problems that put our and an extension of jobless ben- largely been shut out of the Oval suit asking the Ingham County to cease operations of the dual Great Lakes and our families at efits to keep the U.S. economy Office over the last four years. construction Circuit Court to recognize the va- pipelines in the Straits by May of risk. Most importantly, Enbridge afloat during the pandemic. Trump didn’t even meet with lidity of this action, based on 2021, allowing for an orderly tran- (Continued on Page 3) “The Biden-Harris adminis- Trumka until mid-January in tration will rebuild the middle class 2017, so a meeting with Biden – and this time make sure every- in the first month of the transi- Dodge predicts slow, ‘fraught’ recovery for construction one comes along,” the president- tion is a huge step up. elect’s transition plan declares in The struggling, COVID-clouded U.S. construction industry can look for- –Brian Young, Union its opening paragraph. ward to a better year in 2021, but with a growth rate that will continue to be Communications Blog And, carrying out his eco- hampered by the virus. nomic pledge to “build it back That’s the word from Dodge Data & Analytics, which on Nov. 10 released its FOR U.S. CONSTRUCTION better,” Biden added that “means 2021 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in annual construction industry Quotable an updated social contract that forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construc- treats American workers and “Gratitude can transform tion starts will increase 4 percent in 2021, to $771 billion. working families as essential at all common days into thanksgiv- “The COVID-19 pandemic and recession has had a profound impact on the times, not just times of crisis, with ing, turn routine jobs into joy U.S. economy, leading to a deep drop off in construction starts in the first half of higher wages, stronger benefits, and change ordinary opportu- 2020,” said Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics. “While and fair and safe workplaces. nities into blessings.” the recovery is underway, the road to full recovery will be long and fraught with “Let’s not just praise them, —William Arthur Ward, potential potholes. After losing an estimated 14 percent in 2020 to $738 billion, 1921-1994 (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 3) 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020 Masonry work restores train station Viewpoints (Continued from Page 1) make repairs. Terra cotta cor- pearance. printing to create the various It took six months to let the nices will be replaced and Expected to be complete in molds and mockups that will be building dry out. Hundreds of 106,000 square-feet of roof 2022, the restoration of the Michi- required in replicating the many thousands of gallons of water structure repairs will be com- gan Central Station’s final phase historic elements that have dete- The union vote counted were pumped out of the base- pleted in this second phase of will focus on finishing the inte- riorated over the years or are miss- Thank you for your role in making our democracy strong. ment. “The building is very lucky construction. rior, returning the waiting room ing. It also includes creating new This has been an unprecedented election. And it came during Ford stepped in when it did,” said Additionally, 1,184 tower to its original grandeur, and re- office space, new areas for pub- an unprecedented year. Ronald D. Staley, executive direc- windows will be restored to pre- storing plaster and other decora- lic interaction and new retail A year of anger and sorrow and civil unrest. A year of un- tor of the Christman-Brinker joint serve the station’s historic ap- tive pieces. Ford plans to use 3D space. fathomable loss. Loss of jobs and economic security. Loss of venture. “It would have been a life. lot more difficult, maybe impos- The U.S. just reported more than 100,000 new COVID-19 infec- sible five to 10 years down the tions, the most cases in a single day since pandemic’s start. But road to salvage.” during this trying year, union members have delivered for America Scaffolding has been erected – every day in every way. Stocking the shelves. Moving goods around the tower, and BAC Lo- and people. Fighting the fires. Healing the sick. The resilience of cal 2 masons will work into next unions is the story of 2020. It’s been on display all year. year removing masonry as It’s guided by our belief that a better day is still within our needed to inspect it as well as reach. And today, I am more confident than ever that better day is the steel framework behind it. near. Joe Biden has won more votes than any candidate for presi- They will re-point, replace and dent – ever. clean the damaged terracotta, Biden’s path to the White House ran through America’s labor limestone and brick that make up movement. Initial toplines from our post-election survey show the station’s exterior. union members went 58 percent for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Masons have disassembled While the general public supported Biden by three points, our stone from around the station’s members favored him by 21 points. Waiting Room entrance, which Simply put, we got out the vote. In Wisconsin. In Michigan. In faces north toward Michigan Av- Pennsylvania. Joe Biden’s firewall was union made! And the labor enue, to allow craftsmen to fix the movement is expanding the map. Look at Arizona. Look at Georgia. limestone façade and recreate We’re writing America’s comeback story. And Joe Biden is on track missing and deteriorated ornate to be our next president. pieces – all part of Ford’s efforts Tom Petty got it right: “The waiting is the hardest part.” But to restore the Beaux-Arts build- we waited four years for this election – four VERY long years. We ing to its original grandeur. have trust in our system. Every vote must be counted. Voters de- Ford said the limestone cide elections. Not judges. Not legislators. blocks being used to replace the Sadly, President Trump does not share that fundamental Ameri- deteriorating stone on the façade REHABILITATION OF WINDOW frames proceeds on the east side of Michigan Central Station. Ford can belief. His premature declaration of victory was shameful. His will be sourced from the same is replacing all of the windows at the train station with historically accurate replicas – even though tweets claiming electoral votes are destructive. His plan to derail Indiana quarry that provided the new, non-historically-accurate windows were installed just a few years ago by the previous owner. our democracy is dangerous. limestone during the original AFL-CIO members of all political stripes agree. Seventy- construction. Some of those early eight percent believe the candidates should accept and respect blocks of limestone still lie in a Dodge Pro-worker candidates the will of the American people. That includes Biden and Trump field a few feet from where they voters. Union members love this country because we built this were first mined more than 100 made some gains country. And no matter who we supported, we’re ready to re- years ago. predicts build and heal this country. And together, we will defend our Last winter, Ford said an es- democracy. timated 8,000 cubic feet of the slow, on U.S. Election Day Let me tell you about what happened in Detroit. On Election limestone, approximately 300 (Continued from Page 1) Night, a chaotic scene erupted outside the vote tally room at the blocks, were shipped from the Republican, and for the second time, Michigan heard that message TCF Center. Protesters showed up. They harassed and intimidated quarry in southern Indiana to ‘fraught’ and rejected his candidacy. nonpartisan volunteers who were counting ballots. They screamed Capital Stoneworks in Bridge- •We flipped the Michigan Supreme Court, re-elected Congress- “stop the votes” and “stop the counts.” The Michigan AFL-CIO port, Michigan. The company recovery women Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens, and elected over 250 more put out an email Wednesday at 3 a.m. asking members to show up has taken the raw stone and fab- endorsed candidates to office, including 50 union members. These and protect our democracy. The outpouring of support was in- ricated the replacement pieces (Continued from Page 1) down-ballot races don’t always attract the most money or the big- credible. Union members showed up, peacefully defused the ten- needed for the train station. total construction starts will re- gest headlines, but they still make a tremendous difference. Labor- sion and the count proceeded. Later that day, Michigan was called “It’s super exciting to use gain just 4 percent in 2021.” backed justices will now hold an outright majority on Michigan’s for Joe Biden. stone that was originally in- Dodge said in its most recent highest court. In Congress, Michigan will continue to be represented That is who we are. That is what we stand for. That is what we tended for the building,” said Ri- report that total construction by seven Democrats and seven Republicans for two more years, an are prepared to do. chard Bardelli, Ford’s construc- starts rose 12 percent in October incredible achievement given Republicans gerrymandered the lines. I have a message for anyone who would seek to prevent our tion manager for the restoration – a sizable hike but dampened by And in elections from Kalamazoo to the Keweenaw, we saw over 70 votes from being counted. To prevent the electors we choose from project. “To come back to the an 18 percent pullback in Septem- percent of our endorsed candidates win this year. being seated. To prevent the duly elected president and vice presi- same quarry where the first lime- ber. •These wins were hard-fought, but this isn’t enough. Working dent from being inaugurated on Jan. 20, 2021. We will not let you stone was sourced from allows Through the first 10 months folks will continue fighting to defend democracy, as we did in Detroit take our democracy away from us. us not only an exact match in of 2020, total U.S. construction when Republican observers, lawyers and activists bused in from We are on our way to putting a compassionate and wise man color and texture, but to maintain starts were 11 percent lower than other cities and states attempted to stop the counting of legally cast back in the White House. There will be work to do over these next a strong connection to its sto- in the same period of 2019. Non- votes. Republicans are now trying to undermine the results of these few days. And no shortage of work over the next four years. While ried past.” residential starts were 24 percent elections, with unsubstantiated claims, lies, and even weekend legis- we don’t know the final composition of the Senate, we know our Final installation of the rep- lower and the non-building con- lative hearings to review these claims and lies. They should just stop priorities. Our members made it clear. 95 percent say that protect- lica stonework is being performed struction (e.g. infrastructure) now and admit that they lost the election so we can move forward as ing workers’ rights is the top priority for this next congress. And by Ram Construction masons. sector was down 14 percent. Resi- one nation – but until they do, labor unions will continue to fight to yes, that includes 93 percent of our members who went for Trump. Ford said the band of steel dential starts, however, were 2 make sure every vote cast is counted and that legal outcomes of free The right to collective bargaining. around the top of the 240-foot- percent higher in the first 10 and fair elections are upheld. We believe in this country’s democracy Fair wages and workplace safety. tall tower structure will also go months of this year. For the 12 and will relentlessly work to keep it safe. A voice on the job. under inspection. Workers will months ending October 2020, (via The Detroit News’ Labor Voices, Nov. 11, 2020) The belief that all work has dignity and everyone should retire remove 1,200 feet of cornice, a Dodge said total construction with security. decorative molding around the starts were down 6 percent com- None of that is red or blue. It’s simply American. It’s what top edge of the building, to ex- pared to the previous 12 months. ESPER AIELLO LAW GROUP, PLLC America’s labor movement has fought for in 2020 – not just in this amine the steel behind it and Uncertainty surrounding election but in our workplaces, too. the next wave of COVID-19 in- Union members are meeting the moment. Union voters are fections in the fall and winter and ushering in a better day. None of this will be easy, but union mem- delayed fiscal stimulus will lead Construction Injury bers are not afraid of hard work. We do it every day and we see the The to a slow and jagged recovery in Specialists job through. 2021, Branch said. “Business and We’re powerful. We’re united. And we’re ready for change. Building consumer confidence will im- Representing Building Rich Trumka prove over the year as further Trades Workers since 1988 President, AFL-CIO Tradesman stimulus comes in early 2021 and (From remarks delivered at his post-election press conference, ISSN-007-3717 a vaccine is approved and be- Tim EsperWORKERS’ COMP Mark Aiello Thursday, Nov. 5) is the Official Publication of comes more widely distributed, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY the Michigan Building and but construction markets have CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LITIGATION The Building Tradesman welcomes your letters to the editor. We Construction Trades Council been deeply scarred and will take reserve the right to edit for clarity and to shorten them. Please Patrick Devlin considerable time to fully recover. ESTATE PLANNING - ELDER LAW Broken down by sector, sign the letter and include a way to contact you. Secretary-Treasurer How to contact us – Dodge predicted the dollar value Our associates also handle: Steve Claywell of starts for residential buildings UNEMPLOYMENT • ANY INJURY CASE By mail: Building Tradesman Editor President 1640 Porter St. Detroit, MI 48216 will increase 5 percent in 2021, ASBESTOS/TOXIC EXPOSURES • DRIVERS LICENSE RESTORATION e-mail: [email protected] nonresidential construction will gain 3 percent, and non-building 3031 W. Grand Blvd, Suite 440, Detroit 48202 construction will improve 7 per- cent. Only the residential sector, (313) 964-4900 - (800) 881-8896 Maybe not so far-right however, will exceed its 2019 level The Building Tradesman is www.esperaiellolawgroup.com By Jim Hightower of starts thanks to historically published bi-weekly (every A vocal of minority of the president’s supporters may be racist, low mortgage rates that boost FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION • VALIDATED PARKING xenophobic, and misogynistic. And a bunch of uber-wealthy corpo- other Friday) by the Michigan single family housing. rate profiteers are making a killing from his rich-man’s agenda. Building and Construction But if you look closer, many of Trump’s rank-and-file voters Trades Council, Detroit office. aren’t such right-wingers at all. 1640 Porter St., Detroit, MI To see evidence of this, look at the multitude of overtly progres- 48216 sive ballot issues that won majority support on Election Day. Many Printed at Grand Blanc Printing, were in blue states, but others came in purple a union shop states, and others deep in so-called “Trump Periodical mail postage paid Country.” at Detroit, MI and additional For instance, 53 percent of Arizona voters said mailing offices. yes to a tax surcharge on incomes above $250,000 a year, specifically to raise teacher pay and re- POSTMASTER cruit more teachers. send postage returns to: A whopping 78 percent of Oregon voters ap- The Building Tradesman proved a populist proposition to put strict con- 1640 Porter St. trols on the corrupting power of big-money cor- Detroit, MI 48216 porate donations in elections. Phone: (313) 961-3800 Over 60 percent of Floridians voted to raise the state’s minimum Fax: (313) 961-2467 wage to $15 an hour, a working class advance vehemently opposed Union members with address by corporate giants and right-wing groups. changes are asked to contact In Colorado, 57 percent voted yes on to require corporations to their local union. let employees earn paid time-off for medical and family needs. Editor/Photographer Between 53 and 69 percent of voters in six states – including in such supposedly conservative bastions as Arizona, Montana, Mis- Marty Mulcahy sissippi, and South Dakota – approved initiatives liberalizing and E-mail: even legalizing marijuana and other drug use. buildingtradesman@ Plus, there were some big symbolic victories, such as Missis- ameritech.net sippi replacing a Confederate symbol on its state flag with a magnolia Advertising Director blossom. And the people of Nebraska overwhelmingly voted to amend Joe Hoshaw their constitution to excise an antiquated provision authorizing sla- E-mail: [email protected] very as a punishment for certain crimes. The hope that resides in these progressive policy positions is (734) 558-6955 the prospect that a truly great American majority might yet be forged Subscription Rate $15 annually – not around some mega-politician, but around our people’s basic (group rate for unions) values of fairness and justice for all. Visit our website: (via www.otherwords.org) www.michiganbuildingtrades.org Building Michigan: November 27, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 3 Tiny Durand’s big Union Station Union leaders cheer Biden History in the making By Marty Mulcahy win, but temper expectations (Continued from Page 1) belief that all work has dignity President-elect Kamala Harris on know our priorities,” Trumka and everyone should retire with their historic election. added. “Our members made it security. None of that is red or “The patience America has clear: 95 percent say protecting blue. It’s simply American.” demonstrated to ensure that ev- workers’ rights is the top priority Sean McGarvey, president of ery legitimate vote was counted for this next Congress. And yes, North America’s Building Trades preserved the strong fibers of our that includes 93 percent of our Unions, said: “On behalf of the democracy and the importance of members who went for Trump.” over three million skilled craft men a fair and accurate election pro- Those rights, he added, are and women that comprise North cess. “the right to collective bargain- America’s Building Trades “Struggling American fami- ing, fair wages and workplace Unions, we congratulate Presi- lies have suffered too long safety, a voice on the job and the dent-elect Joe Biden and Vice through broken promises of the current Administration. During this tumultuous time with a se- Labor has legislative vere and growing pandemic, ex- isting economic crisis with mil- lions of Americans out of work, priorities with Biden – and our country’s divisiveness, NABTU looks forward to the calm, responsible, and forward- but not the GOP thinking leadership of a Biden Ad- THE DURAND, MICHIGAN railway station shown here in 1904 was no doubt the backdrop of a staged (Continued from Page 1) ministration. publicty photo, but it still impressively shows trains capable of arriving at the small town from seven let’s pay them,” Biden says of essential workers, adding they de- “President-elect Biden has different tracks. At one time it was the second-busiest train depot in Michigan, and it was given an serve a decent wage of “at least $15 per hour, and ending the tipped promised to be a president for all architecturally classic station befitting its stature. “Durand certainly deserves to be high on any list” minimum wage and sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities, Americans. We share his view to of railway depots, says Michigan’s Historic Railroad Stations. “The depot, which sits at the dramatic and strong benefits so they can live a middle class life and provide represent all working Americans X where the Grand Trunk crossed the old Ann Arbor Railroad, is an exuberant mish-mash of architec- opportunity for their kids.” regardless of party and look for- tural styles – and in that, quintessentially Victorian.” Photo credit: U.S. Library of Congress “This starts with passing the Protecting the Right To Organize ward to working alongside him The out-of-the-way town of full-circle roundhouse on the dies’ parlor, gentlemen’s smok- (PRO) Act, providing public service and federal workers with bar- to ensure their betterment. We Durand makes for a highly un- Grand Trunk Western. In 1911 ing room, large corridors and a gaining rights, and taking other steps to make it easier for workers to hope this new Administration, likely location of one of 50 percent of Durand’s popula- dining room. The second floor organize unions and collectively bargain.” Congress and the entire country Michigan’s most beautiful train tion was employed by the Grand served as railroad office space, The Pro Act would remove many of the roadblocks the courts, will put aside political differences stations. Trunk Western Railway Co.” crew sleeping quarters, and tele- the National Labor Relations Board and corporate criminals have and begin to address our country’s Located southwest of Flint, Outside of Detroit, at the time it graph offices. The cost of the used for more than 70 years to destroy unions and reduce workers to pressing needs, to work together northeast of Lansing, and due was the busiest railway station structure was $60,000 in 1903.” serfdom. The Pro Act would ban “captive audience” meetings and in a balanced and responsible way, south of Saginaw and then I-69 in Michigan. A train was pulling America’s Great Railroad other coercion, impose hefty fines and court orders on labor law and to put our nation on a better in Shiawassee County, the tiny into the Durand Station every 10 Stations called Durand “a mar- breakers, make unionizing easier to achieve and mandate arbitration path forward so that our nation town of Durand (pop. 3,317) is, minutes. velous mid-sized station in the when workers and bosses couldn’t agree on a first contract. can be stronger, healthier and and has been, known better by By the turn of the last cen- Chateau Revival style that was And Biden himself, on the campaign trail, added an extra provi- more unified as a people. its historic ties to the railroad tury it became obvious to the rail- so popular in America at the sion: Send chronic corporate labor law-breaking executives to jail. Operating Engineers Presi- industry than to Michigan’s tra- road owners that Durand de- time.” After the Pro Act comes the Paycheck Fairness Act, to stifle pay dent James Callahan addressed ditional transportation-related served a depot – and a nice one. Upon the station’s opening discrimination against workers who are not white males and ensure an open letter to his members, claim to fame, the automobile. Since the town sat along both of on Oct. 8, 1903, a celebration equal pay for equal work for women, and “legislation for universal paid pleading for unity under the And those ties to the rail- their lines, the owners of the Ann with a sit-down dinner and danc- sick days and 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.” union’s banner and in its shared way industry are exemplified in Arbor Railroad and the Grand ing was “a brilliant affair” said Trumka praised the top priorities, and put the Pro Act at No. 2 goals after the divisive election Durand’s historic train depot, Trunk both funded the Durand the local newspaper. The Durand overall as part of “a long-overdue workers-first agenda.” campaign. He did reserve one erected in 1903, rebuilt in 1905 “Union” Station, signifying that Express noted at the event ex- He declared “union voters delivered this election for Biden” and paragraph for what IUOE expects after a devastating fire, and more than one line was sponsor- pressions of admiration for the Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., the former VP’s running mate. Trumka from politicians: standing today as one of ing the building. building, including “beautiful,” said 58 percent of voting union household members backed the Demo- “Let our message to every Michigan’s grandest places to At the time – especially “handsome,” and “fine.” cratic ticket. Other surveys, however, showed a lower percentage, for elected official of every political wait for a train or just watch one when it came to passengers – Only 18 months later, the exmple in Ohio, where union household members went 52 percent for stripe be very clear. We are united go by. Michigan had a railroad hierar- Durand station was none of those GOP nominee Donald Trump, again. in protecting the tenets of our “Durand Union Station, with chy, and the clear leader was the things. A midnight fire on April After the Heroes Act, which unions have lobbied for long and great organization – our right to its two turrets topped by witches’ Michigan Central, an indepen- 16, 1905 that started in the base- hard ever since the Democratic-run House approved it – twice – organize, our right to picket un- hats, is one of the most recog- dent subsidiary of the New York ment, engulfed the building, months ago, comes the Pro Act, Trumka says. After all, the Heroes fair practices, and our right to nizable stations in the country,” Central lines. That line shunted making it a total loss. But the Act provides “emergency” relief, “but it’s just that – relief.” collectively bargain. We demand says Michigan’s Historic Rail- passengers and freight from railroads quickly rebuilt that “Once working people are made whole, the real rebuilding can access to affordable healthcare road Stations. “Indeed, litera- Detroit to Chicago and points in year, with essentially the same begin. We call on Congress to pass and Biden to sign the Pro Act for us and our families. Lastly, we ture on it frequently asserts that between, and passengers enjoyed structure. early in 2021 to make sure every worker who wants to form or join a have a reasonable expectation to it’s the ‘most photographed’ de- a higher level of service, and lo- “Durand was such an im- union is able to do so freely and fairly. Working people want our retire with dignity through our pot in the United States. If such a cal railway stations along the portant junction,” said leaders to act swiftly and think more boldly than ever before.” union pension. On these issues, distinction seems like it would way were often the pride of their America’s Great Railroad Sta- Both the Heroes Act and the Pro Act are behind tackling the nothing can divide the be hard to quantify... it’s none- community. tions, “accommodating six rail- coronavirus pandemic. As of earlier in November, the virus killed hardworking men and women of theless a nice illustration of the Architects Frederich Spier roads all told, that Grand Trunk 237,760 people out of the 1.023 million who tested positive since it the Operating Engineers.” strength of local pride in a sur- and William C. Rohns designed Western rebuilt the station was declared on March 13. The number infected equals the popula- IBEW International President prisingly magnificent station.” Michigan Central railway sta- quickly and reopened it in 1905. tion of San Jose, the 10th-largest U.S. city. Lonnie R. Stephenson said the Durand’s legacy as a rail- tions in Ann Arbor, Niles, Battle For the next 65 years it thrived, The task force, like Biden, is expected to push for mandatory Biden/Harris victory “is a win for road hub is simply a case of be- Creek and Dowagiac and Lan- only to suffer hard times again measures to prevent the virus’s spread, including always wearing masks all working people. The last four ing in the right place at the right sing, among others. Busy little in the early 1970s when train in public, constant hand-washing and sanitizing and social distanc- years have been some of the most time in the 19th Century. Farm- Durand was served by different service ceased completely and ing. He also wants to mandate increased U.S. production of personal challenging in recent American his- ers, the area’s first settlers, be- railroads, but the town was still the wreckers ball nearly razed protective equipment (PPE), especially for health care workers. tory. Incomes for working families gan to till fields in the area in deemed a candidate for an A-List the entire structure.” That’s a key goal of National Nurses United and other unions remain stagnant while Wall Street 1837. The first railroad, the De- station design by Spier and Rohns. Grand Trunk ended train representing health care workers, whose members have been on the continues to set record profits. troit and Milwaukee, arrived in “The two-and-a-half-story service to Durand in 1971. Even- front lines in battling the scourge. “The coronavirus pandemic 1856, 31 years before Durand Durand Union Station,” says tually the depot became decrepit, The Heroes Act would push that goal, too, by forcing the Occu- has hit working-class Americans was officially organized. The Great American Stations, “was and in 1979 was sold to the City pational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue an emer- the hardest, but the current ad- railroad line later became the constructed in the Chateau Re- of Durand for $1. Conscious of gency rule, effectively immediately, ordering bosses to craft and imple- ministration focused on bailing Detroit, Grand Haven and Mil- vival style with Missouri gran- the depot’s historic importance, ment protection plans, including PPE, for workers. out the top one percent and waukee, which eventually came ite brick and Bedford cut stone, money raised by the community It would also provide extra money for schools to sanitize, create slashing protections for working under the ownership of the still- with a slate roof. Its turreted west led to a restoration in 1981, and social distancing in classrooms and check the temperature of every people instead of taking action existent Grand Trunk Railway of end with its circular porch faces today it serves as an Amtrak stop student, teacher and staffer, every day, to forestall the pandemic’s to help America’s struggling Canada. Durand happened to be the former Grand Trunk Rail- for its Blue Water line from Port spread by isolating people who test positive. middle class. Climate change located on the key cross-continen- way mainline. Its interiors fea- Huron to Chicago. In addition, And the Heroes Act, which Senate Majority Leader Mitch continues to remain an existen- tal rail line that moved trains, and tured marble wainscoting and more than 30 freight trains still McConnell, R-Ky., has pigeon-holed, would also restore a special tial threat, and the time to act is still moves them, from Port Hu- terrazzo flooring on the ground go by the depot daily, many of subsidy for airlines, contingent on keeping their workers on the pay- running out. ron/Sarnia, Ontario, to Chicago floor and oak woodwork them Canadian National and roll. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA got that guarantee “From the start of his cam- and points west. throughout. The 12,000-square- Grand Trunk. The depot also in the prior Cares Act, but it ended Sept. 30 and there have been paign, he made it clear that his But Durand was next to the foot original station contained a houses the Michigan Railroad massive airline layoffs and furloughs since. focus as president will be to re- north-south route, too. The To- ticket office, waiting rooms, la- History Museum. Which of course brings up the key roadblock both the Heroes build America’s middle class and ledo, Ann Arbor and North Act now or later and the Pro Act next year face: Continued GOP invest in an economy that works Michigan Railway ran a line that Senate control, avoidable only if Georgia Democrats Jon Ossoff and for everyone. America is ready to went alongside the town – mostly Raphael Warnock beat both GOP incumbents, on Jan. 5. That would tie turn to the page and get to work shuttling people and vacationers the Senate 50-50 and Harris, as VP, would break the tie after Jan. 20. building this nation back better.” north from Toledo to Ann Arbor, Durand, Owosso, Cadillac and Traverse City. For decades it was Whitmer seeks shutdown of Line 5 known as the Ann Arbor Railroad (Continued from Page 1) placed in 1953. A statement from jobs would be created from the before ceasing operations in 1976. has imposed on the people of Enbridge said there is “no cred- tunnel, in a region that generally “Trains passing through Michigan an unacceptable risk of ible basis” for terminating the doesn’t see projects of this mag- Durand ran to Toledo, Grand a catastrophic oil spill in the Great 1953 easement. nitude. The coalition said that Rapids, Clare, Chicago, Port Lakes that could devastate our The Great Lakes Michigan shutting down Line 5 would “kill Huron and Detroit,” says the economy and way of life. That’s Jobs Coalition – a group of both Michigan jobs and send fuel state Historic Marker at the de- why we’re taking action now....” business and labor interests that costs skyrocketing for pot site. “Around the turn of the Enbridge is currently deep in back Line 5 which includes the homeowners, workers and em- century, as many as 35 passen- A Guide to Michigan’s Historical Markers said the 239-foot-long the pre-construction process of Michigan Building and Construc- ployers.” ger trains, 100 freight trains Durand Union Station is “one of the largest (train depots) in a small building a five-mile long utility tion Trades Council – objected to A study by Public Sector and three thousand passengers town anywhere in the United States.” On March 27, 1960, a Grand tunnel from St. Ignace to Macki- Whitmer’s action. Her lawsuit is a Consultants said that a shut- used the depot each day. Its yard Trunk train bound for Detroit was the last regularly scheduled pas- naw City. The tunnel, drilled into theoretical but potential threat to down of Line 5 would nearly cut facilities once included the only senger train to be pulled by a steam engine. bedrock, would encapsulate a re- the construction of the $500 mil- in half Michigan’s ready supply located Line 5 under the Straits. lion tunnel. While Enbridge has of propane, with 87.6 percent of The current Line 5, which sit atop vowed to move ahead with con- that supply being used in the the Straits’ lake bed, is part of a struction, Bridge Magazine Upper Peninsula. Propane costs pipeline from Wisconsin to quoted a petroleum industry ana- would be expected to rise until Sarnia, Ontario that transports lyst who said the delays with alternative ways to deliver the 540,000 barrels per day of natural permits and lawsuits might product are put in place. gas liquids, including propane prompt the company at some Enbridge’s original plan and light crude. point to “walk away” from the called for two years of construc- The 20-inch steel pipes have project. tion and yield the tunnel’s sched- been leak-free since they were Hundreds of construction uled opening in 2024. A little old lady calls her neigh- box, then turns to her and bor and says, “Please come over says gently, “first of all, no here and help me. I have a dif- Just joking matter what we do, we’re not ficult jigsaw puzzle, ture on the box, it’s a going to be able to assemble and I can’t figure rooster.” these pieces into anything out how to get Her neighbor decides to resembling a rooster.” started.” go over and help with the Then he takes her hand Her neighbor puzzle. and says, “Secondly, I want THE RENOVATED INTERIOR of the Durand Union Station. The depot was originally built in 1903 at a asks, “What is it She lets him in and shows you to relax. Let’s have a nice cost of $60,000 – more than double the price of Lansing’s smaller train station which was built at the supposed to be him where she has the puzzle cup of tea, and then,” he said same time, even though Lansing had a population 15 times greater. The disparity in spending indicates when it’s finished?” spread all over the table. with a deep sigh ... The little old lady says, ”Let’s put all the Corn the importance Grand Trunk placed on the Durand property. Photo credit: Durand Station.org He studies the pieces for “Well, according to the pic- a moment, then looks at the Flakes back in the box.” 4 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020 Local 636 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Pipe Fitters, Steam Fitters, Service Technicians, Refrigeration & Local 190 Gas Distribution Air Conditioning Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 Service ANN ARBOR – UNION MEETING: DUE TO COVID a video informational meeting will take place on December 14th and will Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 start at 6:00. Please make sure the union hall has your current Pipe Fitters 636 Local 85 FARMINGTON – The next cellphone number in order to receive these notices on how to join in DETROIT – Tentatively the December Union Meeting is on hold, regular business meeting will be on the video informational meetings. we are hoping to be able to hold this Union Meeting virtually and it held Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 IMPORTANT NOTICE – UNION HALL HOURS: Effective Mon- will be held on December 15, 2020 this will be a regular meeting. There Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 P.M. at the Union Hall. The Ex- day, November 23rd the office will be open on Monday, Wednesday, will be more details to come. SAGINAW – Happy ecutive Board will meet the and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 (the office will be closed for lunch The Union Hall will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2020 and Thanksgiving, please be safe and same evening at 4:30 P.M. Please on these days from Noon to 1:00 p.m.). There will be no foot traffic to Friday, November 27, 2020. adhere to all safety recommenda- note masks will be required for the back offices, they will be working from home. Please feel free to There will NOT be an Annual Awards Banquet this year. tions. I sincerely do not want the entry to the meeting. stop by the union hall to see Karen to make your dues payments or if Nominations for the 2021 UA Convention to be held on Aug. 23, Thanksgiving Holiday to cost Reminder: Article V, Section you have something to drop off. 2021 will be conducted at the Jan. 19, 2021 Union Meeting. You can you and your family Christmas. 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, On Tuesday and Thursday, the office will be closed, and all calls submit a Nomination by mail to the Union Hall ATTN: Terry Gilligan All of the decisions made by Lo- By-Laws and Rules of Order. Any will be sent to our cell phones as we will all work from home on or Steve Spurlock before the deadline of the Jan. 19, 2021 Meeting. cal 85’s officers and staff are with project that falls into the jurisdic- Tuesday and Thursday. Per the United Association Constitution Section 122 (A), A Nomi- the well-being and safety of our tion of Local 704 shall be manned THE 2020 CHRISTMAS PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED nating Member may only nominate one (1) candidate for each Office members in mind. by not less than two members. THIS YEAR DUE TO COVID! up for Election. A Member is allowed to nominate himself or herself. Apprenticeship training and Any member violating this By- UNION HALL CLOSED FOR AN UP COMING HOLIDAY: For By Law change was proposed to Article III which reads: No supplemental classes are can- Law shall be brought before the the Thanksgiving holiday the office will be closed on Thursday, No- Foreman who has five or more Journeyman under his supervision, celled and closed due to COVID- Executive Board for a trial and be vember 26th, and Friday, November 27th. Wishing you and your shall work with tools. The proposed change to: No Foreman who has 19 again. Unfortunately, a spike subject to a fine. family a happy and safe holiday. five or more Journeyman under his supervision, or on a job with in COVID has forced us to make Article IX, Section 4 of Lo- For the Christmas holiday the office will be closed on Thursday, more than one Foreman, shall work with tools. The 3rd and final the difficult decisions to shut cal 704’s Constitution, By-Laws December 24th and Friday, December 25th. Merry Christmas to all of reading will be held at the December Meeting and vote will follow. down our training facility until and Rules of Order sates: Mem- you and your family members. ATTENTION RETIREES AND WIDOWS: This year’s Retiree further notice. bers shall report all job starts to For the New Year’s Eve holiday the office will be closed on Thurs- and Widow Fund check will mailed on December 11, 2020. Retirees Union Meetings are also its local union office. day, December 31st and Friday, January 1st. Wishing everyone a will receive $1400 and Widows will receive $700. cancelled due to the pandemic NFPA All Access is available Happy New Year!! The Hall is now open to all foot traffic. Masks are REQUIRED. until further notice. We will con- for all 704 members. Please con- GAS DISTRIBUTION APPRENTICES DOWN HILL WELD- Dues payments or SUB transactions can still be done via email or by tinue to have the office open as tact the Local 704 Training Cen- ING SCHOOL: Will begin Monday, January 4th and run for 2 months. phone. SUB email is [email protected] long as it is safe to do so. I will ter for username and password. This class will be held at the training center Monday through Friday CJ Harrison would like all our members to know that she is still not put the members, officers, re- Phone numbers to remember: from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In order to take the journeyman gas available by phone during these uncertain times, she is working from tirees or office staff in harm’s way. NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for infor- distribution weld test you must attend this school as a prerequisite. home doing phone conferences which is still beneficial to all our I beg each and every member to mation regarding Health and Wel- Please note that 4th and 5th year gas apprentices have preference to members and their families. You can contact her @ 313-580-6887. take every safety precaution pos- fare or Pension fund questions. sign up for this welding school. Limited space is available so please The Retiree Association Meetings have been cancelled until sible as we are entering the most Continuing education classes contact Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 or Roy Musgrove at 734-369-1432. further notice. The election has also been postponed until further infectious point of COVID-19’s are being formed. Please reach out Currently Local 190 is not accepting any apprenticeship applica- notice. – President David Evans existence. to the training center for further tions. A note will be put in the paper when this current status changes. UA password good thru December 31, 2020: Vote Please note: Our new mail- information or future classes you MASKS MUST BE WORN WHEN ENTERING THE UNION HALL Any member that is Retiring contact Benesys @ 248-813-9800 ing address for all correspon- would like to see added. BUILDING AND TRAINING CENTER DUE TO THE EXECUTIVE for your Retirement paperwork or if you want to meet with the Fi- dences has changed to 3535 Bay Classes for backflow certifi- ORDER. nancial Secretary Treasurer, please give him a 7 to 10 day notice so Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603. cation will begin Monday, Dec. 7. MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN WELDERS: that he can get all of your paperwork in order. We encourage members to Please contact the Local 704 Train- Please remember it is very important to keep your continuity forms up Dues: If you do not pay your Dues by the end of each quarter. do as much of their business as ing Center for more information. to date. After 2 quarters go unpaid you will then be Expelled and have to be they can by phone, email and fax. Please keep your information MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION – E-Mail address: Please Re-Initiated and pay a $200 Re-Initiation fee. We will adhere to social distanc- updated with the union hall. contact the union hall 734-424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 to make Defined Contribution Pension Plan: For those members who ing practices. SUB checks will con- A speedy recovery to all of sure we have a current e-mail address. use the Voice Response Unit, VRU to obtain balance information and tinue to be mailed ONLY. We will our sick and injured members. 2020 - MICHIGAN LICENSE RENEWAL: Plumbing license re- transfers funds in your Defined Contribution Pension, the number be available by phone and email newals are done online ONLY!!! For detailed instructions and re- has changed. The new number for the VRU is 877-410-9984. Plan anytime for your convenience. UA Local 85, con’t quirements, please visit: www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free to stop provider number is 7526. Please utilize the phone numbers into the Union hall and pick up a copy of the instructions. You can now login to your Defined Contribution account on the and email addresses listed below. ment Payment History located UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: www.ua190.org Current members Local’s website. Just click on the “Defined Contribution login here UA Local 85 Elections: If you underneath the Certification Tab will be able to log into the “Members Only” section using your last tab” and it will take you to the BeneSys login page. The Defined have not already done so, please when logged into your MiWAM name and UA card number. **** NEW ON THE WEBSITE***: Contribution website is www.yourplanaccess.com/benesys. All in- return your ballot as soon as pos- account. Deadline for submittals Members can now view and sign up for job calls. The same proce- quiries. sible, no ballots will be accepted is Noon on Thursday in order to dure will be used as the call-in line. If you are laid off or go back to Are you “Work Ready”? Have any of your safety modules ex- after Dec. 1, 2020, the tally and receive a check that Friday. work, there are forms available to fill out on the website that will pired? Is your Drug Test current? Check your report card at vote count will take place Tues- Checks will be mailed out on Fri- inform the hall. mustbsafe.org and if it is time for renewal call the Training Center day, Dec. 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM at day. No in person pickups allowed. CREDIT CARD MACHINE: You now have the ability to pay 248-585-0636 and they will register you. Be “ready” when the calls 3535 Bay Road Saginaw, MI If a holiday falls on a Friday, checks your union dues or purchase merchandise by credit card or debit come in. Safety modules and drug tests are paid for by the Contrac- 48603. The election committee will will be issued on Thursday and card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A surcharge of 3.99% tors Association. WHEN YOU STAY CURRENT WITH YOUR adhere to all social distancing deadline will be moved up to is added to your card on the transaction amount. We will then mail SAFETY MODULES, DRUG TEST AND FIRST AID, YOU WILL mandates. If you are planning on Wednesday by noon. you your dues receipt and credit charge slip. QUALIFY FOR FUTURE BONUS PAYMENTS. having an observer present, they Where to submit docu- LAID OFF OR BACK TO WORK – IMPORTANT REMINDER Recovery Support Group: Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support Recov- will be expected to do the same. ments: Address: UA Local Union TO ALL MEMBERS: All members who get laid off or report back to ery group for ongoing recovery from substance abuse and addiction If you are planning on being 85 SUB, 3535 Bay Road, Saginaw, work please immediately contact Karen (734) 424-0962 Ext. #210, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm at the present or observing, out of cour- MI 48603 Fax: (989) 791-3468 to report the last day in which you worked or to report the day you office of “Work Life Strategies,” 26789 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3105, tesy please call Feather so we can Email: [email protected] went back to work. PLEASE NOTE: Members can now go to the Huntington Woods 48070. Call 248-545-8301 for details or any ques- plan accordingly. Feather’s con- SUB Application for Ben- website under “members only” and fill out a “back to work” form or tions you may have. tact information is listed below. efits: Must be on file in order to “laid off” form. Also, a Relations/Divorce Support Group meet on the second The office will be closed Nov. receive SUB Check. Available at INFORMATION - FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: VISION PRO- and fourth Thursday of the month at 6pm. 26-27, 2020 in observation of the the Hall. GRAM – EYEMED – IMPORTANT INFORMATION: EyeMed ben- Worker Assistance Program: Work Life Strategies, LLC are Thanksgiving Holiday. 90-Day Rule: The weeks you efit cards are not necessary to access benefits, however, you may available to our members and their families to provide personal coun- ALL NON-CRITICAL IN- are claiming must be submitted print a card from the EyeMed website. Vision providers should be seling services and when needed, referral to other professionals. Call TERACTIONS are cancelled un- within 90 days of the first Monday provided the following information at the time of the appointment; 248-545-8301 to talk to a counselor for issues relating to grief, alcohol til further notice. Please utilize following the week in which you 1) Carrier Name -(EyeMed), 2) Member Name 3) Member Birthdate and or drug addiction, bankruptcy, financial management, marital, email and phone calls whenever are eligible to receive a State ben- EyeMed Customer Service Call: 888-581-3648 depression, legal and family counseling. Consultations with Work possible. Below is a list of main efit per the Plan Documents. In Network Provider Listings Call: 866-804-0982 Life Strategies are a service paid for by the Insurance Fund. Referrals contacts for the hall: Taxes: There are no taxes EyeMed Website: www.eyemed.com to outside professionals, if needed, will be paid for according to the Justin Pomerville, Business Man- taken out of SUB Fund Checks, NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD APP FOR YOUR SMART current health care plan benefits. ager(989) 799-5261 x 8513 however they are taxable wages DEVICE: Attention all members you can download the free Blue Training Center News. Call Kim at the training center for first aid [email protected] and you will receive a W-2 at the Cross Blue Shield APP on your smart device. This will allow you to online class. Please send all emails and weld continuity’s to Jamie Badour, Business Agent end of the year. If you want taxes see a copy of your BCBS card, review your claims, explanation of [email protected] (989) 799-5261 x 8515 withheld from your SUB Fund benefits and much more. Download: BCBSM WELDING - 4pm to 8pm. Regular night welding from 4 pm to 8 [email protected] Check, please indicate the dollar REPRESENTATIVE FROM FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: Effec- pm on Mondays, and Thursdays. Cost is $50 for 40 hours. Tim Danielak, Business Agent amount for Federal and State on tive Wednesday, November 25th due to COVID there will be no repre- Downhill Welding- 6 Saturdays, call Kurt to sign up, cost $75 (989) 799-5261 x 8514 each SUB submittal. sentative at the union hall the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of each GMAW Welding- 4 Saturdays, Call Mike to sign up, cost $50 [email protected] NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: month until further notice. You can reach the benefits office Monday Starting the week of Jan. 11th Call Kim to sign up, all classes cost $50: Clint Steele, Business Agent Address & Phone Update: through Friday by calling 888-390-7473. Certified Rigging/Signal person- Monday & Thursday nights (231) 499-7330 Please call the Union Hall to up- MEDICARE: When you become eligible for Medicare, please from 4 to 8 [email protected] date any address or phone contact Bernadette Maus at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888-390-7473. CSD 1- Monday night from 5 to 8 Bobby Anderson, Organizer changes, (989) 799-5261 ext. 8510. CLASS INFORMATION – TRAINING CENTER- OFFICE REVIT 2 Thursday night from 4 to 8. (989) 799-5261 x 8512 Beneficiary Cards: Please PHONE: 734-426-3700 DDC 3 and ADV. Chiller class Wed. nights 5-8 [email protected] call the Union Hall for any The Training Center is open to members wishing to update any HDPE class Jan. 16th Kristin Tuthill, Office Profes- changes in beneficiary informa- certifications, licenses, or qualifications. We are following CDC and Orbital class Jan.16th sional (989) 799-5261 x 8511 tion at (989) 799-5261 ext. 8510. State guidelines. You must wear a face mask while inside the Basic HVAC call Jason at the training center to sign up. Monday [email protected] Email Addresses: Please building. Check your Certifications to make sure you are current! and Thursday nights Feather Reige, Office Profes- email [email protected] to •Lead/Asbestos/Blood-borne Pathogens Training (4 hrs): 2021 sional (989) 799-5261 x 8510 update email addresses. Schedule - All on Mondays - Jan 4, 2021 @ 5:00pm, April 5, 2021 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters 190, con’t [email protected] Website Address: Please @ 5:00pm, July 19, 2021 @ 5:00pm, and Oct 4, 2021 @ 5:00pm. The next Northern Meeting visit www.ualocal85.org. Call Retha to be put on the list for the day you choose. her your active e-mail address. Class limited to 16. is postponed until further notice. Insurance: When you are •First Aid/CPR Training (4 hrs): 2021 Schedule - All on Mon- •Med Gas Installer Up-Date (8hrs): Tuesday and Please check the ualocal85 working out of another Local’s days - Jan 18, 2021 @ 5:00pm, April 19, 2021 @ 5:00pm, July 26, Thursday, April 13, 2021 and April 15, 2021 @ 5:00pm, and another .org or our Facebook page for the jurisdiction it may take up to 90 2021 @ 5:00pm, and Oct 18, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Call Retha to be put class on April 20, 2021 and April 22, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Both Tues- most up-to-date information. days for your Insurance and Pen- on the list for the day you choose. day classes will be ON-LINE, via Zoom and both Thursday classes The new website is up and sion to be reciprocated back to •Local 190 Michigan Gas Distribution Welders: Please check will be in-person, at the Training Center for the test. For the online running. Please check out Local 85, which may cause prob- your mail for a letter from the training center about re-quals. part, you must have good internet and a web camera. Camera must www.ualocal85.org. Click on Lo- lems with your Health Insurance. •Welding Lab: (AS OF 11/18/20 WELDING LAB WILL BE stay on and you must stay in-front of your camera for the duration of cal 85 Members to access mem- ALWAYS SAVE YOUR CHECK CLOSED UNTIL AFTER THANKSGIVING – WILL REOPEN NO- the class. Call Retha to choose your dates and give her your active bers only information. Login in- STUBS and fax them in to the hall VEMBER 30TH) Runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from email address. Each class limited to 16. formation is username: first ini- at 989-791-3468 with the local you 4:30 pm till 8:30 pm. Weld test days are determined as participants •Confined Space (4hrs): Still looking to put on a confined space tial with full last name. Password are working out of indicated. We show they have the skills class. Limited to 8 participants. Call Training Center to get put on is 00 with your UA Card No. If will fax them down to BeneSys to •ASSE Backflow Certification (40hrs): This class is a 40-hour the list for the next class. you should have any difficulties keep your Insurance up to date. class that will run Tuesdays and Wednesdays, for 5 weeks, starting Jan •ICRA Certification (16hrs): Looking to put on another ICRA logging in, call Kristin or Feather, RETIREE LUNCHEON: All 12, 2021 until Feb 10, 2021. Class starts at 5:00pm. Call Retha to certification class. Next class possibly in-person at the Training (989) 799-5261 ext. 8511 or 8510. retiree luncheons are postponed be put on the list for this class. Class limited to 8 Center. Limited to 10 participants. Call Training Center to get put The new Facebook page is until further notice. Please check •ASSE Backflow Re-Certification (8hrs): Tuesday- on the list for the next class. live. If you are currently on the the ualocal85.org or Facebook for Wednesday, Feb 16, 2021 and Feb 17, 2021 @ 5:00pm and Tues- •Aerial Lift Training (4hrs): Monday, November 23, 2020 at Local Eighty-Five Facebook ac- all up to date information. day-Wednesday, Feb 23, 2021 and Feb 24, 2021. Check your certs 5pm. Call Retha to get put on the list. Covers both scissor and count, invites were sent to have CONDOLENCES: We ex- to make sure of your expiration date. We will have another class in articulating booms. Limit to 16 participants. you join the new site. UA Local tend our condolences to the fam- Sept. Call Retha to pick your dates and be put in the class. Each APPRENTICES PLEASE NOTE: Make sure your e-mail and phone 85 page is our public Facebook ily of Kenneth Short who passed class limited to 12. number are updated at the training center. Please call and dial EXT. 2 account. UA Local 85 Members away on Nov. 10, 2020. •Med Gas Installer and Brazer Certification (40hrs): This is a RETIREE MEETINGS – **SPADES and BREAKFAST MEET- Group is our new members only We extend our condolences 40-hour class that WILL BE ON-LINE, via Zoom. Must have an INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Facebook. On this page, we will to the family of Earl “Joe” Chris- active e-mail address. Must have a computer with a camera and CONDOLENCES: Our lifetime member Dennis Harris passed have important messages and re- tian who passed away Nov. 14, good internet. Camera must stay on and you must stay in front of away on November 8th. Dennis initiated July 8, 1968, retired Septem- minders specific to our member- 2020. the camera the duration of the class. Brazing practice, brazing test ber 1, 1993 and became a lifetime member July 8, 2018. To all family ship. Please like both. Remember you all are essen- and written test will be in-person at the training center. Class will members and friends, we extend our most heartfelt condolences. GOD BLESS ORGANIZED tial to me. run Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 5:00pm starting March 9, NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PAPER: LABOR AND THE LABOR Justin M. Pomerville 2021 until April 8, 2021. Call Retha to be put on the list and give Please contact Karen Spearin at the union hall, (734) 424-0962 Ext MOVEMENT! Business Manager/Financial (Continued next column) #210, if you would like to put a special notification in the paper. SUB Fund: Print Unemploy- Secretary, Local Union 85 November 27, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 Plumbers Local 98 Local 357 Local 370 Plumbers 98 to the hall. The West doors will DETROIT – Membership of continue as our main entrance. Plumbers, Plumbers & Plumbers Local 98. Properly worn masks are required Pipe Fitters & Pipe Fitters Brothers and Sisters, We and you need to make an appoint- hope you and your family are safe ment to visit. There is a COVID-19 HVAC Service Plumbers & Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 370 and have a healthy Thanksgiv- questionnaire that MUST be filled FLINT – The next Member- ing! To the lucky hunters who bag out by everyone entering the Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Pipe Fitters ship Meeting scheduled Tuesday one, post them on our FB page. Union Hall. All the officers are Service Local 357

Dec. 8at 7 pm is cancelled. All mem- MEETINGS. Union Meet- working remotely at this time. KALAMAZOO – UNION Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 333 Plumbers, Pipe bers can join our Local 370 Broth- ings have been moved to video SUB APPS/OOW Changes. MEETING: All Union Meetings LANSING – Due to new ers and Sisters private Facebook due to the hall being closed. The Please fill out SUB Apps elec- are cancelled until further Covid regulations put in place by Fitters & HVAC group and view our informational next video will be posted on tronically. This can be found on notice. The Finance Committee the State of Michigan Health and Facebook live meetings. Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 pm. At the web page under the OOWL and Executive Board will conduct Human Services Division, the Service All in person Apprentice and that time the old video from No- section. If you’re still having un- their regularly scheduled monthly November and December Special Local 111 journeyman classes are can- vember will be pulled down. You employment issues call BAs Gary meetings in person. We will con- Call meetings are CANCELLED. celled until further notice. can access this video on our Lo- Glaser or Tom McWilliams. For any duct an Informational Zoom Expect an update letter in late Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 111 The hall is open for essen- cal 98 website at the member sec- member issues dealing with ben- Meeting in place of a face to face December. UPPER PENINSULA – tial business. If you come to the tion under Member Zone. efits contact Jon DeRoo. If you are membership meeting starting at Weld Classes will start up in Happy Thanksgiving! May hall, please follow all CDC Covid- The next video Union Meet- less than a year from retiring, please 6:30 pm on Dec. 8, 2020. There January 2021. (Dates are TBD). this holiday season find you safe 19 guidelines. ing after that will be Thursday, set a meeting with Jon today. will be an email with instructions If you’re interested in taking and healthy. It is with great regret that Jan. 14 at 7:00 pm. This will be LICENSE RENEWAL. For on how to participate in advance the weld class call Trent or Diana Both the Escanaba and we must postpone our annual the unfortunate norm until April all continuing education oppor- of November’s union meeting. at 517-323-0333. There is a $25.00 Marquette halls have been closed Service Awards/Christmas party. st 1 (hopefully) unless we get a tunities or classes, call Training You can only receive this fee and must be paid before class to walk-in members until further We will recognize this year’s award break and the virus leaves or a Coordinator Paul Baker at 248- email if you have given us per- starts, please call your respective notice. Please call either hall recipients at next year’s party. vaccine is released. For virtual 585-1435. BAs Gary Glaser and mission to send you emails. hall to pay for the class. for any assistance you may need. Please note that we have meetings we will follow the same Tom McWilliams are now admins Please call Lori at the Hall, (269) Lansing: Tuesdays & Reminder, there is no sched- moved to our new Union Hall/ rituals and officer reports as on the Must/Most program, con- 679-2570, to confirm your email Thursdays Lansing Training uled union meeting for the month Training Center located at 2151 usual. Some sensitive informa- tact them if you need help. address and/or consent to us Center, 16180 National Parkway, of November, good luck hunters! W. Thompson Rd. Fenton MI. tion, such as organizing cam- IN MEMORIAM. Our deep- sending you emails. Lansing, MI. 48906. The next scheduled union and will no longer be at our paigns, may not be discussed vir- est sympathies go out to the MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- Jackson: Tuesdays & meeting will be on December 10th, Pierson Rd. location. tually. The confidentiality of our friends and family of our Broth- SUES: As a member, TIC Interna- Thursdays, 3101 Industrial Allied 2020 at the Escanaba hall @ 7:30 Committee and Board meetings business matters has to be our ers who have recently passed tional provides a dedicated team Dr. Jackson, MI. 49201. p.m. EST. Masks will be required are canceled until further notice. priority. We will have to trust our away; Thomas O’Neil on Novem- of member advocates to assist Battle Creek: Mondays & so if you plan on attending please Local 370 office hours elected officers, E-Board, and ber 9, 2020 and Hubert “Art” with the resolution of any and all Thursdays (KCC) RMTC, 405 Hill wear a mask. 7:30am – 4:30pm. Committees to keep a transpar- Robillard on November 13, 2020. medical claims issues. If at any Brady Rd. Battle Creek, MI. Thank you to the member- Sub/Sick checks will be pro- ent look at things down here. Good/Welfare. We now have time you experience an issue with 49037. ship for your patience during this cessed 8:00am – 11:30 am and If you would like something a hearing Benefit added to our your claims being processed and Weld Tests are the second process due to the current situa- 1:30pm – 4:15pm daily. added please call down and leave Insurance package that started on paid correctly, please contact TIC Tuesday of each month begin- tion of the COVID-19 mandates Sub Pay: Remember to your suggestion. All bills will be Sept. 1, 2020 through Nations international at 1-888-281-3461. If ning January 12, 2021 (TBD) at of gatherings. Any questions qualify for sub pay when you are previewed by the Finance Com- Hearing. This is for opt out mem- you are not satisfied with the ser- 4:00 at the Lansing Training Cen- please call Business Manager, laid off, you must sign the out of mittee or, if you feel a need, you bers as well. Please watch your vice you have received, please call ter. Dean Gutzman and stay safe. work list. You can also collect can set an appointment to ask mail for the information, or call me, Ken Willcutt, (269) 569-3492. PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL Reminder: It is your respon- when you are on Jury Duty and questions about them. 877-241-0703 M-F 8am-8pm, or WEBSITE INFORMATION CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, sibility to call the hall as soon as miss work. If you are traveling, A reminder that our annual visit nationshearing.com/local98. – FRINGES – TIC: Check out the as of January 2019, all Braze and you get laid off, the day you call call Karla to see if you need to “Turkey Night” as well as the kids We are looking for Residen- website at www.ualocal357.com Weld Certifications shall be up- in is the date that you are placed make sub-fund self-payments. “Christmas Party” are both can- tial and Service Plumbers at this and the FACEBOOK Page @ dated within 120 days of their ex- on the Out of Work List, if you All members were sent a Sub-Pay celled, unless a miracle happens time. This is a great opportunity www.facebook.com/ piration date, or you will lose your do not call in you will not be re- manual in 2018. If you did not and the Coronavirus dissipates. to expand and grow, as many mem- UALocal357/. You should sign certifications. Check the date(s) ferred to work. receive one, please call TIC at E-Board meetings. E-Board bers are looking to retire. If you up for access to your fringe re- of your Certifications, if they Important Information: (517) 321-7502 and ask for the 370 meetings are the first Thursday of know anyone working Non-Union porting done by TIC via the have expired please contact Diana Contact the hall with any Sub Pay Fund Summary Plan De- the month at 6:30 p.m. If you need or is a past member that may be Union website. To gain access, at 517.323.0333. Though we send changes with any of the follow- scription (SPD) to contact or see the board please interested, have them call Orga- click on the Members Access out everyone’s continuities to be ing: E-Mail, address, phone num- Attendance award drawing call V.P. Jim Cools, 734-307-9841. nizer Rob Moses, 248-763-2187. Your Information Here, then click renewed; between changes in ber, a new birth, marriage, divorce, for membership meeting informa- Retiree Meetings are still In solidarity I remain, on TIC International Corporation addresses and the Post Office, or death. For those of you, who tion. Members present must have cancelled until further notice. Carlo Castiglione Business and then Register. This is where there is plenty of room for have an email address that we do dues paid to date to claim award. ELECTIONS. I thank you Manager Plumbers Local 98 you will type in your Name, Email error. Ultimately it’s the not yet have on record, please Monthly award is $150. all, as well as our election com- TRAINING CENTER Address, UA Card # and Create member’s responsibility to make call and give it to April or Ann. Attention All Active Mem- mittee, for staying calm and get- NEWS. Phone # 248-585-1435 your own password. Once you sure their certification(s) are Reminder to Welders/Weld- bers in Good Standing The Joint ting through another election Check out The Training have completed all the informa- current and updated. ing Forms: The UA Welder Apprentice and Training Commit- year. Special thanks to the fol- Center’s website www.Plumbers tion – click on the LARGE REG- If your Med-Gas Installer is Qualification Continuity Report tee voted to reimburse any active lowing Brothers: Scott Huber, 98tc.org ISTER button that is surrounded going to expire within the next few forms are available on our member of Local 370 that takes Nate Tomanek, and Mark The Apprenticeship Appli- by a Blue Box. Your User Access months please sign up on our website under Training or at the and passes any training, testing Wisniewski, all who all have cation process is closed until fur- will be granted the next business website to take the renewal class. hall. Certifications expire every 6 or certification that may be re- served our country in the military ther notice. day. To access your account, once Med-Gas new certification: months and it is YOUR responsi- quired to perform their work. This and helped the Military and Vet- The Training Center is open it is set up, all you need to do is Please sign up online on our bility to get your welding forms includes Rigging, Med-Gas, Back erans Council make videos in and adhering to COVID-19 re- access the Membership Button website or contact the Lansing turned in on time. flow or any work-related training support of President-elect Biden. strictions. Please call Paul Baker again – type in your email address Training Center. 2020 Upgrade Certification or certification expense. Mem- COVID-19. So, it has be- at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 if you and password – and all your in- Please make sure you con- Class Schedule has been posted bers will be reimbursed after suc- come obvious that some of you have any questions. formation will be presented. tact your respective hall with ad- to Local 111 web-site (lu111.com). cessful completion and verifica- fall short on direction. If you test ASSE Backflow Tester Re- As a member via the website, dress changes, births, deaths, or Please update all Non-UA tion of the cost. Lost wages will positive for Coronavirus, STAY Certification exams are sched- you will be able to keep track of if you need to change your ben- certifications (Plumbing License, not be covered by the JATC. HOME until your results are nega- uled quarterly. Please be sure to all your hours and receive an e- eficiaries. MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- Plumbing license renewal is still tive. The Training Center is now check your expiration date, it is mail when hours are posted to Local 333 Officers and Staff ing a copy of your certification the responsibility of the member. closed until Nov. 30 due to not now required that you complete your account. This is important are wishing you a very safe, to the Union Hall If you have any questions, please adhering to simple concepts. your update class prior to your as it is up to you to keep up to date healthy and Happy Thanksgiv- 2020 BTA Class Schedule contact Local 370 JATC. Any continuity or training expiration. For those who are eli- on the hours being paid on your ing. has been posted to Local 111 Mobile App. Our mobile app. questions, contact Paul Baker at gible, please call the Training behalf by ANY CONTRACTORS. web-site (lu111.com). is now available for download on the center at 248-585-1435. When Center to register and pre-pay by CHANGE OF STATUS: If Check your dues records! your cell phone. Go to the app the center opens back up, Black- check only before the deadline you have a change of status for You are assessed a $50 reinstate- store and search UA Local 370. board will be used by our appren- Dec. 18, 2020. The next scheduled example: married, divorced, re- ment once you become 3 months Download the app and sign in. tices unless a certification or recertification class is Jan. 26 & married, birth, death, workers behind. You are automatically You can read the latest Building hands-on is required. 27, 2020. comp, address change, etc., expelled once you are over 6 Trades article, see upcoming We are again into another ASSE Backflow Repairer please call TIC at the phone num- months behind. meeting dates, or pay your dues. outbreak bigger than earlier in the Certification- MUST have a cur- ber above and Lori at the Union Safety Training on Local 111 This is a work in progress, and year. This is no drill. This is now rent ASSE Tester certification to Hall. It is very important that we Web Site: When taking the on- we will add more content to the a set reality of everyday life. take Repairer class. Starts Jan. 4, keep all our records up to date. line safety training, go to our web site as we move forward. WEAR YOUR MASKS! If you are 2021. Must preregister and pre- There seems to be a continuing site ua111.com and click on Safety ALL GM Work requires fortunate enough not to have ex- pay with check only, $75 by dead- problem regarding notification of Links. Members must take these Must Safety and Drug Testing: perienced a loss in your family, do line 12/18/20. Call Training Cen- divorces. Note that you, the mem- Local 357, con’t safety trainings for each site to MUST safety modules are only the rest of us a favor and act like ter for full schedule. ber, will be responsible for any girl, Elaine. work at each mill. Please take note valid for 4 years. Call the hall to you have! Any concerns with If your brazing or welding bills incurred and paid on claims We would like to extend a they are valid for 1 year. sign up for the MUSTBSAFE COVID-19 safety protocols or lack certs are ready to expire, call to of an ex-spouse or dependents. SPEEDY recovery to Andrew MSHA Training: The 2020 .com website and complete all 18 of PPE contact the Business Agent schedule an appointment. The (See Pages 6 and 27 in the Sum- Miller and Dave Osborne …. Get MSHA schedule is on our web site safety modules. Members will not in the area or the Union Hall. next WELDING Tests will be Sat- mary Plan Description Booklet Well Soon! & our Facebook page. Call Ann at be eligible to work at any GM site Anyone who knows of a Lo- urday, Dec. 5, 2020 & Jan. 9,2021. for clarification) Time limits ap- CONDOLENCES: Condo- (906) 226-6511 ext. 4 to register. until all 18 modules are complete cal 98 member or spouse that has You must call to schedule your ply for reporting status changes lences to the family of Robert MSHA expires in one year. and are current on their drug test. died of Covid-19, please have the welding tests at least 3 days prior so let the hall know ASAP! Nyberg on the recent passing of If your drug test is expired you surviving partner or family mem- to the class. The next BRAZING MISCELLANEOUS: Con- his father-in-law. “Old age is always fifteen must take one before you can be ber contact the Union hall as the Cert Sessions will be Friday, Dec. gratulations to the family of Condolences to the family of years older than I am.” dispatched to any GM work. Drug U.A. has an extra bereavement 4, 2020 & Jan. 8, 2021. Please note: David Long on the birth of a baby Robert Keene on the recent pass- – Bernard M. Baruch (1870 - tests are only valid for 1 year. Call fund to assist unfortunate fami- All members must be dressed ap- (Continued next column) ing of his mother-in-law. 1965) The hall and we will print you a lies in their time of need. Due to propriately to be in the shop area. drug test authorization form. HIPPA laws we cannot make first 2020 Course Hour reim- Our web site is up and run- contact with the families our- bursement forms are now avail- ning. Check it out at selves. So please help out our able at the Training Center. You ualocal370.org member’s families. must have 8 hours (approved We are now able to accept UNION HALL. The Union hours credited may vary from ac- Visa, Master Card, Discover and Hall is CLOSED TO ALL TRAF- tual hours attended) of verifiable American Express for window FIC. We are in the process of approved classes/training from dues. If you want to take advan- deep cleaning the hall after we had Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 to be eli- tage of this service there will be a a couple cases of COVID-19 in gible for the $80 reimbursement. $1 per month charge added to the the building. Once we are back OSHA Training - OSHA 10, monthly window dues fee and a up and running, you will need to available as on an online class for 3% fee for all other transactions. schedule an appointment to come $25 at www.careersafeonline.com Plumbing, Mechanical and This OSHA 10 class is not affili- Residential Code Books are now ated with the UA or our Training available at the hall. The books Local 370, con’t Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour are $75.00 each. ing dates. Training is also offered online Remember to keep your dues Local 370 ball caps and win- through the MUST website. Go current. Any member failing to ter fleece caps are available at the to www.mustonline.org. **Be pay for 3 months shall stand sus- union offices. Ball caps $10 and sure to take the Construction pended, unable to vote for a pe- fleece caps $5.00. Pocket Tee Safety courses; not the General riod of 1 year or run for office for shirts are available for $10 dol- Industry courses. a period of 2 years and subject to lars each. Hooded sweat shirts It is each member’s individual a $50 reinstatement fee. Dues and long sleeve pocket tee shirts responsibility to keep all their must be paid in 3-month incre- are available. The sweat shirts are Certifications current. ments according to our bylaws. $30 and the long sleeve tee shirts If the person you are trying Dues will be accepted up to 6:45 are $15. Golf polo and golf wind to reach at the Training Center is on union meeting nights. shirts are available for $25. unavailable, please leave a mes- Members wishing to take the If you shop on the internet, sage to ensure we can return your U.A. welding certification test SHOP UNION MADE, log on to call. contact business agent, Dan www.shopunionmade.com. We attempt to return all mes- Gaudet for application and test- T.I.C. fringe administrators’ sages by the end of the business (Continued next column) toll free number is 1-888-797-5862. day. 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020

Local 174 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades

West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters & Service Trades Local 174 COOPERSVILLE – Meeting Notice: ALL IN-PERSON UNION MEETINGS AND RETIREE BREAKFASTS ARE CANCELLED UN- TIL FURTHER NOTICE. We will continue to do monthly virtual meet- ings through the members only Facebook group the first Tuesday of Local 671 the month at 7pm. Attention: This paper is to serve as the official notice to the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671 membership. MONROE – The next Regu- Local Union Office: The office will remain open. To reduce foot lar Union meeting scheduled for traffic in the building we’re asking members to conduct business by Dec. 3, 2020 is CANCELLED. At phone are use the website when possible. this time the Union Hall is Closed COVID-19: The virus is showing up on many jobsites through- to all foot traffic and all staff will out our jurisdiction. Please continue to practice social distancing, be working remotely. There will wear a mask and wash your hands frequently. be someone at the hall during CARES Act: If you are sent home from work due to a positive business hours if someone needs COVID test or potential exposure you should be compensated. The to sign the out of work list or any CARES Act allows for up to 80 hours of pay for individuals who Smooth operator other problem that needs to be cannot work and has to quarantine. The employer will be reimbursed handled in person. All payments through a tax credit. AT THE CONTROLS OF a Broderson IC 200 Industrial Carry Deck Crane is Casey Deering of of dues or insurance will be con- Election 2020: Thank you to all the members who cast a ballot Operating Engineers Local 324, working at the FCA Mack Avenue project in Detroit. She’s ducted over the phone and no for our supported candidates. among hundreds of building trades union workers working at the the complex along Mack Av- credit card fees will be charged 401K Withdrawal: The recently enacted CARES Act allows the enue and St. Jean on the city’s east side, transforming the site to build an all-new, three-row, full- at this time. 401k Plan to adopt a special in-service distribution for participants size Jeep SUV and the next-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, as well as their electrified models. Health and Welfare: If you who are diagnosed with COVID-19, whose spouse or child is diag- have any insurance problems or nosed with COVID -19, or who are experiencing economic hardship questions you can contact Carly as a result of the pandemic. This distribution can be up to $100k, is using the health line on the back not subject to the ordinary 10% excise tax, and the income tax from Laborers Local 1191 of your insurance card. 734-241- the distribution can be spread out over a 3-year period. Individuals 6180. Any MRA or Dental/Vision receiving such a distribution may also repay the distribution over 3- receipts can be mailed, emailed or year period, in which case they will not be subject to income tax on Laborers 1191 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall der to be referred out for work by faxed to the benefit office. Contact what they repay. Unlike other hardships, this distribution only re- DETROIT – Due to COVID- located at 2161 West Grand Bou- this Local Union. (Be sure to information is at bottom of article. quires that the member self-certify the need. The Fund is not re- 19, Laborers’ Local 1191 is mak- levard in Detroit. Check & Update your Skills.) Active Members can expect quired to independently corroborate the participant’s certification ing every effort to keep our mem- MUST Safety Awareness Also please be advised: Per informational packets coming in with medical documentation or other types of documentation. The bers and staff safe during this Training: Please check the the out of work list rules, all mem- the mail explaining some of our distribution is a one-time event only and must be taken in 2020. time by limiting person-to-person MUST website at www. bers on the list must re-register upcoming insurance changes that Make sure you specify that you are taking a COVID withdrawal. contact at the Local Union Hall. mustonline.org to see how many your availability for work every were presented at the last Union PAC Cards: Since the elimination of prevailing wage, the race to The next membership meet- modules you have. Members are quarter and do so within the first Meeting. Please DO NOT dismiss the bottom on wages and benefits for publicly funded projects has ing, Dec. 04, 2020 is now Can- reminded to get your 18 modules five days of the following months this important information. begun. Our political focus over the years to come will be electing celled due to COVID-19 meeting and keep them up to date also a March, June, September and De- In addition, all Medicare re- people who support prevailing wage and wage standards in general. restrictions. The next meeting is current Drug Test. You can cember (Roll Call). tirees will be getting their new To do that we need to raise our PAC card participation. We currently January 08, 2021 if restrictions schedule an appointment to take Your failure to do so will re- insurance packet in the coming have less than half of the local contributing to our PAC. Your PAC allow. your modules at our training sult in your name being removed weeks. We will be doing informa- contribution DOES NOT COME OFF YOUR CHECK. When you sign Thanking you in advance for school by calling (734) 729-7005 from the referral list. *Example: If tional meetings and phone calls the PAC card it allows us to move money from your working dues complying with the above condi- or 517-625-4919 website your name is on the list in April to help in the transition from Local over to our PAC. Please call Cami today and find out if you have tions and please follow the www.mltai.org. You can also con- and or May and you don’t re-reg- 671 insurance to Labor First and current PAC card on file. COVID-19 recommendations to tact the Local 313-894-2241. ister by June 5th your name will United Health Care. If you have Medicare Retirees: Effective January 1st you are now enrolled in stay safe and healthy. Also, check out the training be removed from the list. any questions or concerns feel free a Humana Medicare Advantage Plan administered by Labor First. If Members can now Pay Dues classes available to you at no Members are urged to re- to give Mike or Carly a call. you have any questions about premium payments contact TIC. All on line 24/7 on our website!!! cost. port new project starts to the Mobile Food Pantry: Local 671 other questions should be directed to Labor First. Upper right-hand corner Pay Note: classes & certifica- Local Union. Members working and our Contractors will be spon- Short Term Disability: The Local #174 Board of Trustees re- Dues tab, and follow the instruc- tions contractors have been ask- for a contractor who may be soring a Mobile Food Pantry on cently voted to increase the short-term disability amount from $300 tions… ing for are, OSHA 30, Asbestos looking to hire additional labor- Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. in the Hall parking per week to $400 per week. This increase will be effective September Check out our website at & Lead Awareness, Hoisting & ers are urged to call the Union lot. We will be looking for volun- 30th, 2019. www.laborerslocal1191.org .Im- Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Class Hall and help a brother or sister teers to help. This will be a safe, Dispatch: We will be splitting up the dispatch responsibilities portant information about your A Cdl License, Asbestos Removal get referred out to work. The socially distanced event. Please between the business agent and the assistant business manager po- Local Union … Also, on Supervisors Licence, Confined next time, it may be your name contact Vinnie to sign up to help! sitions. Each person will be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There is a Facebook! Space Permit Required, Grade on the list when that call comes Kid’s Christmas Party: The dispatch email: [email protected] which both offices have access At the November meeting Checking Blueprint Reading & in for work. Kid’s Christmas Party will be from to. There is a dispatch phone extension that will switch between the the long time Officer and current Measuring Tools, Gps Location, Save Time & Money: no 2-4 p.m. after the Mobile Food two offices depending on who is on dispatch. Secretary-Treasurer Mark Pulice all are available at the training more checks or money orders to Pantry on Dec. 5. This will be a New insurance carriers: Active and NON Medicare Retirees announced his retirement effec- center. It could mean the differ- mail no more worry if it gets here Drive-Thru event ONLY. Please Aetna: (888) 290-7241 tive December 01, 2020. Brother ence of being sent to work or not! on time, monthly dues can be de- arrive anytime between 2-4 p.m. Save-Rx: (800) 228-3108 Pulice thanked the membership FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 ducted from your vacation check and children will receive their gift Medicare Retirees Labor First: (616) 345-0788 for allowing him to serve this your 18 MUST Safety modules and sent direct to the Local. from Santa along with some Organizing Update: Please contact Chris Pelton if you know of great Local Union the past 30 are updated as well. If you are not Please stop by the office to get Christmas snacks. Please DO any jobsites with a non-union plumbing or mechanical contractor or years. able to go to the Training Center one of the forms or you may call NOT get out of your car and let’s if you are interested in actively assisting with our organizing efforts. Dues: Beginning January for MUST Safety Modules con- the office (313-894-2241) to keep this a safe and socially dis- There are plenty of opportunities available, ranging from a one-day 1, 2020 regular monthly dues are tact the Local, we will help make have one mailed to you. tanced Christmas event for mem- ride-along with a Business Agent or Organizer all the way up to full $35.00 for active members. Re- arrangements for you to com- Members who signup for Va- bers kids from 0-12 years of age. blown salting. tiree monthly dues will remain the plete them. cation deduction and pay 6 Congratulations: We would Dues: Please keep your monthly window dues current. You can same $8.00. Referral List: Every member months at a time will receive a 1- like to congratulate Sister Eliza- find your dues balance on the website or by calling the Union office. NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- who is looking for work must call, month rebate!!! Also, be sure to beth Conner on completing her Remember that if you are expelled from the UA that you are no longer cal Union Constitution Article or come to the Local Union Of- keep your current address and apprenticeship and turning out as eligible to attend Local Union events, such as meetings, picnics, VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are fice on Mondays between 1:00 phone numbers up to date with our newest Local 671 awards banquets, and Christmas parties. due on the first day of the month pm and 4:00 pm and put their Local. Current E- mail address Journeyperson. Jurisdiction: Remember to always call into the local you are and unless paid on or before the name on the out-of-work list. You is also very important! Also, we Work Opportunities: We traveling to. Do not rely on anyone else to call in for you. They will last day of the following month, must have an out-of-work skills are now accepting CREDIT & continue to get a few travel calls not get into trouble. It is the member who is working in another local the member shall be deemed sus- sheet filled out and on file in or- DEBIT payments. coming in from our sister Locals. who has not checked in that gets into trouble. Please contact Ryan pended by the International If you are considering working Bennett if you see another local’s contractors/members working in Union without notice. this winter, I would get on a job our jurisdiction. We urge members to make “Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for the first chance you get, as work Contact Info: Please make sure we have your updated contact their payments timely to avoid economists.” in the area looks like it will be very information. Check your info on the website or by calling Cami at the additional costs! – John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - 2006) slow this coming year and jobs Union office. Retirees: Retiree Council’s may be limited. Retiree Breakfast: Cancelled until further notice. meetings are the last Friday of the “Our lives improve only when we take chances -- and the first Mobile App: Our Mobile App Metal Trades, Helpers, and Trainees: Please remember that if month. The meetings are held and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves.” titled “UA Local 671” is available you are working as a Metal Trades, Helper, or Trainee your raises are –Walter Anderson in the App Store for I phone or based on the day you were first dispatched to work at that classifica- Android. The Username for Lo- tion. If you are not sure of your dispatch date, please contact the Local 174, con’t “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and cal 671 Members is your last Union office. It is up to you to let the Union office know. Johnson Accounting Manager a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible.” name and your book number (UA Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia - 3rd Wednesday of the month / 11, Cami Burris Administrative –George Burns (1896 - 1996) Card Number). The Password is Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / 5:30pm Assistant ext. 10, Training Dept: your book no. PLEASE DOWN- Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of the month / CIO Hall 490 Western / Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, Nicole “It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of LOAD THIS APP SO YOU CAN 6pm Shumaker ext. 30. himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him.” KEEP UP ON CURRENT INFOR- All members are encouraged to become active in our area Labor Training News. Announce- –Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) MATION THAT THE HALL Councils. Please contact a Union Officer for details. ment: Due to another COVID-19 “It is hard to let old beliefs go. They are familiar. We are com- NEEDS TO GET OUT. FRINGE PLAN THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: (TIC) outbreak, as well as the number fortable with them and have spent years building systems and de- We have recently sent infor- West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades Local of apprentices currently ill or wait- veloping habits that depend on them. Like a man who has worn mational Blasts out with impor- No.174 Fringe Benefit Funds ing on test results; the Training eyeglasses so long that he forgets he has them on, we forget that the tant Covid-19 updates, volunteer- 6525 Centurion Drive Center is closed effective No- world looks to us the way it does because we have become used to ing opportunities for a mobile Lansing, MI 48917-9275 vember 17, 2020 for 3 weeks. This seeing it that way through a particular set of lenses. Today, how- food bank, and also which candi- (517) 321-7502 Phone measure is to help slow the ever, we need new lenses. And we need to throw the old ones away.” dates Local 671 endorsed. This (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free spread of COVID-19 currently –Kenich Ohmae mobile app is a great tool to stay (517) 321-7508 Fax spreading like wildfire and based current with all the latest infor- BENEFITS WEBSITE: westmichiganplumbers.org is the TIC on the restrictions put in place mation from the union Hall. website where you can check your contributions and benefit infor- by MDHHS. Please direct all Please download it today. mation. Click on benefit inquiry. Your username is your social secu- COVID questions or concerns to In Closing: I would like to rity number. The password for first time users is K4GHB39 (case Training Coordinator, Jeff thank everyone who got out to sensitive). You will then be prompted to create a permanent pass- Rumsey, @ (231) 923-8140. ATTENTION! vote on Nov. 3. In case there is word. The Plumbing Exam Prep any confusion; Joe Biden did win Forms: The forms for Dollar Bank Reimbursement and Sub Pay class that was currently in ses- If you worked in the 1960s at the GM the Presidency and he will be our are on the www.ua174.org website under the Members Only section sion has been cancelled. DETROIT/HAMTRAMCK ASSEMBLY 46th President of The United States. and Forms and Links tab. All night classes have been Just to show you how important it Contract Requirements: Please remember Section 5.7 of our cancelled until January 2021 at PLANT or CHRYSLER is to get the candidates in office collective bargaining agreement states, “Persons called from the un- which time this situation will be MOTORS LYNCH ROAD that support Labor, President Elect employed list will report to work with a UA/WMMCA issued drug re-evaluated. Joe Biden has already started ap- card.” Section 18.5 states, “…employees…shall be required to main- If you have a certification ASSEMBLY PLANT, or in pointing Labor friendly people to tain the following Safety Training Certifications: First Aid/CPR, that has expired in the last few the 1970s at the several Boards, including (2) of our Bloodborne Pathogens and OSHA 10.” Please make sure you follow months and have questions re- own UA International Representa- our agreement. garding recertification, please CHEVROLET FORGE tives! Again, nice work on turning Out of work list: Please remember to call extension 17 when you contact the Training Office. PLANT in Detroit, MI, Michigan Blue again. God Bless are laid off. You must call line 17 to be put on the available to work list. Many certifications have ex- please contact Asbestos and have a safe and Happy When you leave a message, please speak clearly. Any member who tended grace periods on expira- Thanksgiving. goes to work without a referral is in violation of our Collective Bar- tion dates. Investigator Sherry Day Mike Jewell cell 419-262-8503 gaining Agreement and Article XXXI of our Constitution and By- Please contact Jeff or Nicole at (734) 878-5236 or email: [email protected] Laws. Please contact the Union Hall to find out your position on the if you have questions. Call the Vinnie Fenech cell 734-693- out of work list. training office [email protected]. We are 4082 email: vinnie@ualocal Union Hall extension numbers: Ryan Bennett Business Man- @ (616)837-0222 x16 (Jeff) / Nicole looking for people who worked with our 671.com ager ext:12, Nathan Phillips Assistant Business Manager ext. 13, Ja- @ (616)837-0222 x30. Carly Neely: carly@ualocal son Finch Business Agent ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer ext.15, Lisa Or via text Jeff (231)923-8140 / deceased client. 671.com (Continued next column) Nicole (231)206-4213. November 27, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 Michigan Painters District Council

Painters District Council 1M WARREN – Dear Members, Bricklayers & From the Staff at DC 1M, Allied Craftworkers have a Safe and Happy Thanks- giving with your Families. DC1M WEBSITE: BAC Local 2 www.iupatdc1michigan.org WARREN/LANSING – We DC1M FACEBOOK: take the COVID-19 outbreak seri- www.facebook.com/iupat1m ously and recognize the impor- DC 1M UNION CARDS* District Council 1M tance of minimizing the spread of Any questions regarding a Business Manager: Robert the virus. So, while we continue lost, damaged Union cards, or if Gonzalez to provide services to our mem- you have dues Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of bers, any visits inquiries or every month at 6:30 p.m., with the to our offices have not re- Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m. should be ceived a card Place: 14587 Barber Ave, Warren scheduled by please contact MI 48088 & 419 S. Washington appointment. If the DC1M of- Ave, Lansing MI 48933 you have any fices at: Local Union 312 questions or He has the floor Warren Office: Business Rep: Tim Schwerin concerns, Working with a concrete grinder/polisher at the Michigan State University STEM project in East (586)552-4474 Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of please contact Lansing is Michael Berry of Cement Masons Local 514. He’s employed by Titan Flooring. The project extension 100 every month at 6:30 p.m. either the War- involves building new and classroom, office and general space in a former coal-burning power plant ROBERT Freeland Office: Place: 1473 N. 30th St., Galesburg, CHUCK ren office at that’s been defunct since 1975. The plant is getting two additions as well. GONZALEZ (989) 695-6888 MI 49053 KUKAWKA (586) 754-0888 *FTI OF Local Union 514 or the Lansing THE GREAT LAKES UPGRADE Business Rep: Scott Mikulen office at (517) BAC Local 2, con’t Local 514 CLASSES* The Finishing Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday 886-9781. Trades of the Great Lakes will be of every month at 7:30 p.m. The health and well-being of Additional classes will be Cement Masons holding a C-3 class from January Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann our members and their families added as necessary to accommo- 18 – 21, 2021, and a C-5 class on Arbor, MI. and continuity of service to our date all apprentices. & Plasterers January 22, 2021. Any Members Web site: www.iupat- members is our highest priority. Feel free to contact your looking to get this certification, local514.org. Please visit our website for up- BAC field representative or the contact the FTI Apprenticeship Local Union 826 dates: www.bricklayers.org Apprentice Coordinator should Operative Plasterers’ and Ce- effort to promote our trade. If Director Shawn O’neill at (517) DECEMBER 2020 CHAP- you have any questions. ment Masons’ Local 514 you are working in a crew of 5 or Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman 304-4425 or email dot@iupatdc1m TER MEETINGS. Due to the re- METRO DETROIT AP- DETROIT – The next mem- more an Apprentice must be on Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of .org. cent spike in COVID-19 cases PRENTICE WORKSHEETS bership meeting is scheduled for the crew. Help out! Call the Lo- every month at 5:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the throughout the state, all area AVAILABLE FOR DOWN- December 15, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. cal at (248) 548-0800. Training is Place: 3115 Joyce St. Warren Training Facility. Dead- chapters for December, 2020 have LOAD: Turning in monthly for a Telephonic meeting. Please the key to our future!! Burton, MI 48529 line to register for C-3 and C-5 been cancelled. worksheets is a requirement of feel free to call the Business Please make sure your mod- classes is December 11, 2020. Local Union 845 DEATHS REPORTED: Our your apprenticeship. Metro De- manager or any agent with ques- ules and drug test are up to date, PAINTERS DISTRICT Business Rep – Fred Frederickson sincere condolences to the fam- troit Apprentice Worksheets are tions on how to sign up. there are some plant jobs that do COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE Meeting date: 1st Thursday of ily and friends of Brother Den- available for download at http:// Unfortunately, this year the require the MUST modules. You APP. Painters District Council 1M every month at 7 p.m. nis Vanhorn (Bricklayer) who bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. annual Local 514 Christmas party can go online at: www.must is pleased to announce its’ all new Place: 419 S. Washington Av- passed away on November 06, If you do not have a printer you has been cancelled due to Covid. online.org Call the Local if you APP. enue, Lansing, MI 48933 2020. Brother Vanhorn had been can pick them up during our Lance Ryan is now the new need a drug form sent out. For IPHONE go to IOS store, Local Union 1052 a member for 32 years. monthly meeting or contact Tom Plasterer Business Agent, if you Please make sure that we For ANDROID got to Google Business Rep – Jake Fluty CRAFTWORKERS Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request have any questions for him please have all of your current contact Playstore Meeting date: The Fourth NEEDED: If you are available for them by mail. For more informa- call (586) 615-1564. information, address and phone Search for “Painters and Al- Wednesday of every month at work, it is important to contact tion on the Detroit Training Cen- It is important for all mem- number so we can keep the fund lied Trades” download APP 6:30 p.m your Field Representative on their ter visit: detroittroweltrades.org bers to keep the Local updated offices updated for your health Username: your member id# Place: 3115 Joyce St., Burton MI cell phone. We are looking for LANSING TRAINING CEN- on addresses, email and phone care and pension and also if you Password: painters 48529 experienced Craftworkers in all of TER: To make your appointment numbers. If you need to change are having your vacation checks With this app you can access Local Union 1803 our trades: Bricklayers, Caulkers, for your annual RESPIRATOR an address or add an email and mailed out. If you have moved training classes, Local Union Business Rep: Josh Ovalle Masonry Restoration Workers, FIT TEST or for other scheduled phone number please call the please contact the Local and we meeting times and dates, receive Meeting date: 4th Tuesday of ev- Cement Masons, Tile, Marble and appointments at the Lansing Local at (248) 548-0800. will change your addresses with alerts, and communications from ery month at 5:30 p.m. Terrazzo Workers. Those who are Training Center, please contact Lawrence Nemeth is now the all of the fund offices. your Union, etc. Place: 7677 Midland Road, interested should contact either Howard Hipes directly at (517) new Apprenticeship Coordina- IMPORTANT NOTICE GET INVOLVED AND PAR- Freeland, MI 48623. the Warren office (586) 754-0888 749-1102. tor; he can be reached at (313) FOR PLASTERERS AND DE- TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! Local Union 2352 or the Lansing office (517) 886- Go to https://www. 350-0389. TROIT COMMERCIAL CE- OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO Business Rep: John Sape 9781. Tell anyone who is doing michiganbricklayers.org to view Attention all Apprentices: MENT MASONS: You can track WORK: To keep work placement Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of our work, that we are looking for the Lansing Apprenticeship and now you will need to go to the your annuity fund status at the efficient, please notify the office every month at 6:30 p.m. craftworkers! Training website and register fu- website: www.micementplasterer- Wells Fargo website. You may when you are laid off or going Place: District Council 1M, 14587 SIGNING BONUS FOR ture 2020 online training classes. training.com to enter your work do so by logging on to: www. back to work. Barber Ave., Warren, MI. SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: MEMBERSHIP ASSIS- hours. When you get to the retirement.wellsfargo.com or Warren office# is 586-552-4474 or Local Union 2353 Local 2 will pay up to $2,000 as a TANCE: During this COVID-19 website click the link “About” and call (866) 640-5138, you can also Freeland office# is 810-232-0005. Business Rep: Keith Anderson Signing Bonus for skilled pandemic, the IUBAC Member then click on “Apprentice call the fund office at (248) 645- New job starts should be re- Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of craftworkers who come to work Assistance Program has a num- monthly work form instructions”. 6550 with any related questions. ported to the Union office. every month at 6:30 p.m. for one of our Union Contractors ber of services available for free You will be able to put in your PLASTERERS AND CE- Get involved. Work smart. Place: District Council 1M, 14587 for at least a month. Also, Local or at a discounted rate to BAC hours so Larry can keep track for MENT MASONS It is your re- Work safe. Barber Ave, Warren, MI. 2 members working with the tools members and their families. These your raises. Any questions sponsibility to fill out reciprocity and non-supervisory members confidential services can be seen please feel free to contact Larry forms if you plan on working out Local 591 can get a Finders Referral Bo- at http://bit.ly/MAP-BAC and are with any questions you might of the Local 514 area. This will Sign, Pictorial & nus for each new skilled also available via telephone at have. ensure that your hours are sent craftworker who they refer, if they (888) 880-8222 and ask for mem- Effective September, 2018 back to your home fund. If you Display work for at least a month for our bership assistance Monday – every member in Good Standing have any questions, or need any Sign Pictorial & Display 591 Sape at 586-899-8082,or Keith Union Contractors. For more de- Friday 8 am – 8 pm. These ser- will only be allowed to use the forms, please contact the Local. WARREN – The next Gen- Anderson at 586-899-7958,your tails and information, call your vices were established and are Hall twice per year, also effective Please make sure your ben- eral Membership Meeting will be Business Representatives. Field Representative or either the intended to help get us through January, 2019 there will be a eficiary information is up to date. held on Dec 1,2020 at 6:30p.m. Questions pertaining to Lo- Warren office (586) 754-0888 or difficult life situations. $100.00 refundable deposit re- Any changes to your beneficia- Trustees and union stewards cal 591 Pension Fund issues call the Lansing office (517) 886-9781, FACEBOOK: “Like” Local quired for any cleaning and/or ries can be made at the Local. meet at 6:20 p.m. 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care or go to https://bit.ly/BAC-2-MI- #2 on Facebook “Bricklayers & damages that may incur. If you have questions con- Anyone possessing a union issues call 248-358-3340 or 800- 2000-Signing-Bonus. Allied Craftworkers Union, Local Miller Cohen PLC is extend- cerning your pension benefits, membership and willingly works 482-8736 which will then be an- *IMPORTANT CHANGE 2 of Michigan.” ing an invitation to our members ROAD BUILDERS can call: Toll at a nonunion shop doing union swered directly through fund of- Regarding Union Dues* All Lo- E-MAIL ADDRESS: Local to participate in free Estate Plan- Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) work can have charges preferred fice. cal 2 Members are now eligible #2 wants to use every means pos- ning Seminar. Learn about Wills, 321-7502. PLASTERERS’ AND against them under Sec. 16.4,and OUT OF WORK: BACK TO for a Union Dues discount, re- sible to communicate with you. Trust, Durable Power of Attor- COMMERCIAL CEMENT MA- 19.8 of the District Council By-l WORK: procedure for out of and gardless of what month you are Sometimes we have time sensi- ney, and Medical Power of Attor- SONS can call: (248) 645-6550 for aws. back to work: When laid off or paid through currently. This of- tive information (such as job ney, and Guardian Designation. pension and annuity, and Toll Any questions on local going back to work, call the of- fer is a great way to catch up on openings, picket lines, funeral Contact the Union Hall if inter- Free 1-877-876-9357. All Plaster- union issues, please call John fice. 586-552-4474 your monthly window dues by arrangements and other such ested and a date will be sched- ers and Cement Masons can con- taking advantage of this annual communications) that would be uled for the free Seminar. tact (517) 321-7502 for health & dues discount. most efficiently done via e-mail. If you are a Military Veteran welfare information now through Local 357 We are making available to Please submit your address by please contact the Local so we Outstate Michigan Trowel Trades Glaziers & ALL Local 2 members the opportu- sending an e-mail to information can update our records. Please Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michi- nity to pay for 6 months of union dues @bricklayers.org and in the sub- call (248) 548-0800. gan. For the INTERNATIONAL Glassworkers and receive credit for 12 months. ject line place “Local #2 e-mail The Local’s website is: PENSION Call 1-888-880-8222 Glaziers & Glassworkers 357 current; this helps protect your An entire year for half the price! address” then type your name, www.opcmiami.org. Toll Free or (202) 638-1996. WARREN – Our December benefits. If you have a mailing UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S phone no. and e-mail address in O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a union meeting has been canceled, address and/or telephone num- TRAINING CENTERS: Both Lo- the body of the communication. satellite office in Flint, Michigan. “Marriage is the only ad- due to the Governor’s indoor, and ber change, please notify the cal 2 Training Centers have re- BAC 2 MI Texting Program We welcome Member and Con- venture open to the cowardly.” outdoor restrictions. Union and Fund Offices of the opened to our members but visits We have been communicating by tractors in the Flint area to handle –Voltaire (1694 - 1778) Our next regular scheduled changes. to our offices should be scheduled text message more frequently with their business transactions at: union meeting will be Monday Dues payments may be by appointment. Please contact our our membership lately. We en- 2630 Grand Traverse, Flint, MI “Take rest; a field that has January 4th at 6pm. mailed to the Union Office at Training Centers at the numbers courage our members to sign up 48503. Appointments may be rested gives a bountiful crop.” Even if the restrictions are 14587 Barber Avenue, Warren, MI listed below for an appointment for to receive our text messages by made by contacting Business – Ovid (43 BC - 17 AD) limited for indoor meetings, we 48088. Make checks payable to: annual RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS -texting 2MI to 877877 Agent Mike Stanfield at (517) will try to meet outside in the park- DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M in care and other services. -You’ll receive a confirmation 719-2316, or the Business Man- “The outcome of any serious ing lot out around back of the of Glassworkers #357. DETROIT IMI TRAINING text asking for your member num- ager Henry Williams at (313) 215- research can only be to make two hall. Dress for it. When traveling to work out CENTER: To make your appoint- ber (IU#) 5063. questions grow where only one Work looks to be remaining of town, all members are reminded ment for your annual RESPIRA- -Respond with your six-digit Members working for non- grew before.” steady in the area. Please keep that they must check in with the TOR FIT TEST or for other IU number and you will receive Lo- signatory commercial contractors –Thorstein Veblen (1857 - your certifications current, along local that you are working in as scheduled appointments at the cal 2 Text Messages going forward! are having a negative impact on 1929) with your MUST and drug per the International Constitution Metro Detroit Training Center, PENSION AND HEALTH our market share. The work fore- screen. and our local C.B.A. please contact Tom Ward directly INSURANCE INFORMATION: cast this year looks better than BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING Apprenticeship school has The Fund Office address is at (734) 552-7066. Bricklayers Metro Detroit Lo- last. Members working non- MIDDLETON moved to full time online train- Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint TMT RTI CLASSES RE- cal Pension Fund (248) 641-4954 union will be brought up on Real Estate Training Inc. ing, thru the FTI effective 11-19- Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI SUME WITH REDUCED CA- Detroit & Vicinity Health In- charges and fines will be en- 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 PACITY DUE TO COVID-19; surance (Brick, Cement and TMT) forced. Let’s work together to Troy, MI 48098 20. Please contact Jeff Flynn, or 48098-066; phone number: 248- www.middletontraining.com Rich Oakey if you have questions 641-4957; fax 248-813-9898. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. (800) 435-4080 or (248) 828-6000 secure our future!! 248-885-8311 on the schedule, make up classes, If you are in need of safety To register visit detroit (dvtt.org) We must stay vigilant in our raise letters, or anything else re- modules, please contact your troweltrades.org and click Cal- MI BAC Health & Welfare lated to school. employer if you are employed or endar. Classes are filled on a first and MI BAC Pension (800) 531- Thanksgiving is this week, the union office @ 586-552-4478, registered first served basis and 2244 (outstate funds, Thursday 11-26-2020. This is a if you’re not. Any questions call will be held on the following Sat- michiganbac.org) paid day off. Its been a challeng- the hall or call the Council @ 586- urdays from 7:00am – 3:30pm: Cement Pension Fund (248) th th ing year. Enjoy your family, food 552-4474. Participation is very Dec: 12 and 19 645-6550 (detroitcement and the Lions. Happy Thanks- important to keep your union Apprentices, remember that masons.org) giving to all 357 members, and our strong, so try to make it to a meet- Related Training Instruction CALL-A-DOC (800) 835- families!!! ing. (RTI) classes are a requirement of 2362 (D&V Health Fund) Keep your working status –Business Rep- Don Stepp your Apprenticeship, failure to International Pension/Annu- attend will delay your apprentice- ity Fund (Brick, Cement and “In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.” ship and raises. TMT) (888) 880-8222 or (202) 638- –Pliny the Elder (23 AD - 79 AD) (Continued next column) 1996 (dvtt.org) 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020 IBEW Local 498 IBEW Local 275 “Powering Northern Michigan Since 1949” IBEW 275 IBEW Local 498 any changes by email. COOPERSVILLE – Dear Brothers and Sisters: With the winter TRAVERSE CITY – Meet- Thank you for your under- months approaching, I have reached out to the Business Manager of ings. standing as we all work to stay UA 174 to ask if we may be able to use their Hall for our monthly Regular E Board- Due to safe and healthy. union meetings. He said there wouldn’t be a problem with it, so for Covid 19 it was decided to have PAYPAL – PAY PAL is now IBEW Local 557 the next few months, our regular membership meetings will be held at IBEW Local 252 the E-Board meetings by phone up and running!!! Please look into SAGINAW – HAPPY the Fitters’ Hall, 1008 O’Malley Dr., Coopersville, MI 49404 at 6:00 ANN ARBOR – UNION OF- or digital format. It will be held setting up a personal PayPal ac- THANKSGIVING!!! p.m. Masks and social distancing requirements will be in effect. FICE LIMITING IN-PERSON on the new night of the second count. The Pay Pal option to use On behalf of the officers and Also, please remember that we are guests in their Hall and they BUSINESS: Due to the Nov. 18 Friday of every month at 6:00 pm. for paying your dues is “pay staff of Local 557, we wish you are doing us a favor, so please respect their property. Please watch MDHHS Epidemic Order, the MEETING -Due to Covd 19 someone you trust,” if a different and your family a very happy and for updates on meetings due to Michigan Department of Health or- Union Hall will be limiting in-per- and State of Michigan rules for option is used it will deduct the safe Thanksgiving. ders. son business effective Wednes- in person meetings a motion was credit card fees out of what is The Union Hall will be We have recently been experiencing a rise in the number of mem- day, Nov. 18, 2020 until further made and supported to suspend sent to the local for your dues. CLOSED on November 26th and bers contracting the Coronavirus. As this trend continues, we have notice. If you have business to the regular meeting for December This leaves your dues short as 27th in observance of the Thanks- closed the lobby at the hall as we did earlier this year. You may call take care of at the hall, please call 2020. Meetings will continue we are a not for profit business giving holiday. the hall for any business or issues that you may have. In person will us at (734) 424-0978. when the pandemic lets up and it and have no way to absorb those COVID-19- The COVID-19 be by appointment only. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP will be on a month to month ba- costs. If you need help with this pandemic continues to dominate The following members are three months or more behind in dues: MEETINGS: We continue to sis until it is safe to attend in per- you can call Caroline at the Union our lives. Very recently, things Joshua Erb and Jeffrey Wagner. monitor new orders and direc- son. hall. have gotten worse in our State For now on, all resign request will be sent to tives pertaining to COVID-19. WORK OUTLOOK – Work JB Webb East and West- We and specifically the Saginaw [email protected]. The procedures are still the same. Decisions about membership is picking up a bit. It was unex- are still tentatively planning on a area. The number of members Regular meetings for the EWMC and RENEW committees are meetings will be determined and pected but we’re grateful it is Labor Management meeting on testing positive for the virus con- every month on the 4th Tuesday @ 6:00pm at the Union Hall in relayed to you as they approach. here. If our contractors pick up December 17, 2020. The informa- tinues to grow by the day. Coopersville and/or via zoom. Both of these are great ways to get CONTRACTOR CLASS: the work they are bidding on, it tional meeting at Little Traverse Friends and loved ones are involved with the local as well as the community. We will be hosting Pro-Union looks to be a busy year. There Township Hall has been can- also being diagnosed at an alarm- Dues for the year 2021 will be $42.90 per month. Please make Consulting to assist IBEW Local are currently open calls at PCA celled due to Covid 19 restric- ing rate. Hospitals in this area adjustments when making payments through mail and automatic bank 252 members in becoming profit- for Newkirk Electric, Master Elec- tions. and many other areas have either payments. able union electrical/ renewable tric will have calls in Boyne City, Email – Please get an email reached capacity or they are near- Hope you all have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. energy contractors. This class will Newkirk will have solar calls in address to the hall so we can get ing it. All of these factors con- be offered May 13, 14, & 15, 7:30 Cadillac all within a few weeks of info out easier and faster, thanks. tributed to the State’s recent set Attention: The office staff a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call the this printing. If you are on the You can email your address to the of Epidemic Orders to keep will be at the Hall during normal Union Hall to sign up. We need a road please help man the work hall at [email protected] . Please people safe and healthy. A con- business hours but is closed to minimum of 20 people for the class. here at home. put your name in the subject. struction industry shutdown did walk-in traffic except by appoint- JATC: We will be closing the PLC Class- There are 5 Contracts - We have up- not happen during the last direc- ment only. Please call (269) 964- school for three weeks through seats available. The dates are Feb dated Inside Wireman Contracts tives, but in order to keep our 4545 or email [email protected] Dec. 9th per the MDHHS order. 19 & 26 and March 5 & 12, If you available at the hall. projects rolling and stay working, for the best way to handle your CPR/FIRST AID CAN- would like one please call the hall. Dues 2021 – There is no we must be vigilant and cautious concerns. st th CELLED: The December 1 & 8 T-SHIRT ORDER – T- shirts Union Dues increase for 2021. in other matters. The Executive Board meets CPR/First Aid class has been are going to be ordered soon. Effective Jan 2021 the rate will To keep members, their fami- the fourth Monday of each month cancelled due to MDHHS orders. Brother Ryan Lautner is working remain $140.10 per quarter. lies, and the union hall staff safe, starting at 4:30 p.m. COVID-19 UPDATE: Local on a design and as soon as we Resale Items – We have the following changes have been PLEASE HELP!! – The Hall 252 has had more positive get that we will get them coming. Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale made effective immediately: IBEW is asking for each member to COVID-19 cases in the last three SWEATSHIRT ORDER - It and T-shirts. Stop in to get yours •The Union Hall is closed to Local 445 verify their address, phone num- weeks than we’ve had since this was mentioned after the last today! Proud Union Home signs foot traffic November 18th until ber and email address that we pandemic started. Please take union meeting about taking or- are in and available at the hall. further notice. IBEW Local 445 have on file. We are looking into every precaution to protect your- ders for sweatshirts. If you would Free to members in good stand- •Please take care of business BATTLE CREEK – The Gen- a texting and email service, and if selves, your family, and others like one please call the hall and ing. via email, phone, or fax. Special eral Membership Meeting is the you would like to be included in while at work or in the public. If we will start a list. They did not Scholarship – Past charter appointments available. second Monday of each month those correspondences, we need your employment is disrupted appropriate funds for them but if member Brother Bob Dost has a •The December Monthly and starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Hall. your current information. Thank due to COVID-19, please contact you wanted one and paid ahead scholarship ‘Robert Paul Dost Union Meeting is CANCELLED. Please make sure to wear your you! the Hall so that we can ensure of time, we should be able to do Scholarship Endowment’ for High Sadly, we will not have our tradi- masks. Local Website - Please check that you get everything that’s that. It will depend on if we have School seniors in the 5-county tional meal in celebration of Attention: The Executive the Local 445 website for the lat- entitled to you, and that proper a large enough order to make it area around Traverse City. To Christmas. Board is now accepting Letter of est information, including job protocol is followed for feasible. At the last meeting we access it go to www.gtrcf.org/ •Apprenticeship classes are Interest for the E-board Alternate postings. The Local 445 web ad- everyone’s safety. laid over funds to order more tee scholarships/ . Local 498 Union now all virtual until further no- position. dress is IBEW445.com. Local 252 Website & App: shirts. If you want a different members’ children get preference tice, no in-person instruction. The Local’s website www.ibew design please attend the meeting to the endowment. A huge thank All of these decisions have IBEW 557, continued 252.org is up and running. There to voice your opinion. you in Memory of Bob Dost for been made to keep members and is also a Local 252 App available Covid 19 office hours- Per his generosity and being a great their families safe The Epidemic As you know, the Michigan no-fault insurance law changed ef- to download. Search “IBEW 252” the latest news from Governor union member. Order expires on December 9th fective July 1. Notifications were sent to each member from the Michi- in the app store. You must create Whitmer yesterday and the up- Service Pins – Service Pins and at that time the Hall closure gan Electrical Employee’s Health Plan. This letter encouraged mem- a new login and password to ac- coming MDHHS Epidemic Orders are still available at the union hall will be re-evaluated. There have bers to purchase unlimited PIP to ensure proper protection for them- cess the Members Only section. taking effect later this week, the for those members who have not been several local union meetings selves and their family. The Health Plan will not offer Qualified Health Your login for the old website is decision is to close the Union Hall received them. Stop by and get cancelled this year, but this one Coverage and therefore members must purchase PIP coverage. You no longer valid. and JATC classes. yours today! was no doubt the most difficult should discuss PIP coverage and other auto coverage with your SERVICE PINS: If you See MDHHS Epidemic Or- Made in America Websites to cancel. Our annual Holiday insurance agent. would like your service year pin ders here: https://www.michigan – www.theunionbootpro.com - meal and get together has always Don’t forget to schedule your annual physical with your please call the hall to make ar- .gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406- 100% American made/union been a great setting to enjoy doctor. By completing your annual physical, you could catch rangements to receive it. 98178_98455-533660—,00.html made. Union member discounts some Brotherhood with members a health concern early and also help keep the cost of health TRAINING CLASSES 2020: Due to the rise in COVID-19 27% off. Use this code when or- and retirees that you may not care down. Registering on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield website ALL CLASSES CANCELLED cases, our office will be closed dering. Be0498mD or order toll necessarily see on a frequent ba- is highly recommended. Please take the time to UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. for member walk-in traffic to help free 1-800-723-5384. sis. This experience will be missed visit www.bcbsm.com. Upon registering you can take the Free M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: keep both our members and staff Email Addresses - Any mem- this year. Going back to virtual Health Assessment test and find instant results that can lead Please make sure your MUST safe. ber that would like to have Local instruction for our apprentices to living a healthy lifestyle. drug testing is current as you This change will be effective 498 forward communication to was the last necessary move. BLUE CROSS APP- Download the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of cannot work on a U of M project Monday, November 17, 2020, un- them from the International, Lo- Rick and his staff did an excellent Michigan app for your smartphone. Search for “BCBSM” on the or several other projects in the til further notice. cal 498, AFL-CIO or the Building job crafting an alternative plan to Google Play app or Apple store. Benefits to utilizing the app in- jurisdiction without being cur- Additionally, at the Novem- Trades, to help stay informed to get us this far through the school clude: instant access to EOB’s, a virtual ID card on your phone, rent. Local 252 has a zero toler- ber 11th regular membership meet- current events, politics, con- year with as much hands-on in- information on deductibles, explanations of coverage and other help- ance for alcohol or drug use. ing it was decided to suspend tracts, work, etc. Please call or struction as possible. Unfortu- ful tips related to your Health Care coverage. EOB’s can be down- ERTS: Please make sure that December’s regular meeting and email your current email address nately, things have taken this turn loaded to smart phones or computers and used to substantiate WEX you are signed up in the Elec- to allow the Executive Board de- to Local 498 at [email protected] for the worse and we’ll now go to receipt requests. tronic Reciprocity Transfer Sys- cide when it is safe to return to a Thank you! plan B. WEX APP- Search for the “TIC HRA” app in Google or Apple tem. You must be signed up in normal meeting schedule. Important numbers for you MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS- and download it today. Utilization of this app will give you access to ERTS before working outside of The hall will be accepting to write in your address book: The next membership meeting is account balances, receipt reviews and submittals, barcode scanning Local 252’s jurisdiction or your ben- initial book signs by fax or email MEEHP (Health) 1-855-633- To Be Determined. Keep an eye for covered items, other helpful services. This is a great tool to ac- efits will not be transferred back. from the home local for Book 2 or 4584 or 1-517-321-7502 Fax# 1- on these articles, emails from the company your Health Care benefits. Aflac Insurance: Aflac has for Book 1 members a termination 517-321-7508 Hall and the Local’s website and JOB CALLS- Please stay vigilant checking the Job Line if you teamed up with the IBEW to of- slip from the last referred contrac- MEEPP (MI Pension) 1-517- Facebook page for updates. are seeking work. All work calls for the day will be available on the fer its members Aflac benefits at tor. 321-7502 UNION HALL OPERA- Job Line after 4:30 pm. IF YOU ARE SEEKING WORK don’t forget a reduced rate. Contact Repre- This does NOT mean we are (New address Michigan Pen- TIONS- The Union Hall is still to CALL 989-781-0516, option 3. sentative Lisa Enerson for infor- closed for business. sion and Health Plan) open for business. We ask that STAY CURRENT ON DUES –Please check to see if you are mation about Accident, Cancer, Members still have a variety TIC International Corpora- business to be taken care of with current. The Hall has the ability to accept credit cards The credit Critical Care, Dental and Vision of ways in which to reach /con- tion, 6525 Centurion Drive, Lan- phone calls, emails, or fax. Spe- card service can accept payments for dues, merchandise, apprentice insurance from Aflac. Phone duct business with us, including: sing, MI 48917 cial appointments are available if book payments and other purchases. There is a convenience fee to number: (517) 306-0144. Calling our office: 231-943- NEBF 1-301-556-4300 absolutely necessary. James use this service. Credit card payments to pay dues can also be ac- AT&T Discount: Union 4980 NEAP 1-301-556-4300 Lamb is continuing organizing cepted over the phone to ensure you are current. members can save up to 15% on Email: [email protected] or fax: IO Pension 1-202-833-7000 duties as much as possible dur- CONTACT NUMBERS- Michigan Electrical Employee Pension the monthly service charges of 231-943-8000 DUES RATES ing this time as well and if you fund and Michigan Health Plan (517) 321-7502 or (855) 633- qualified wireless plans, or unlim- David Fashbaugh: david Jan 1, 2020 - $140.10/Quarter have any useful information for 4584. Fax (517) 321-7508, website mielectricalhealth.org ited calling for $15/mo. for AT&T [email protected] Jan 1, 2021 – No increase. Still him regarding work or new mem- Evan Allardyce, Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit Caroline Demeter: ibew@local remains $140.10/Quarter bers please feel free to pass it Business Manager UnionPlus.org/ATT with dis- 498.net Info Updates – Any member along. He can be reached at 989- count code 4924966. Laurie Thybault: laurieibew with a new address, phone num- 529-5943. “Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on chil- Retirees’ Breakfast: The [email protected] ber, email address, etc. should BOOK SIGNING- Out of dren.” retirees’ breakfast is cancelled Tim Babcock: tcjatc@local contact Local 498 with these work lists can be signed for other –George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) until further notice. 498.net changes. Locals through fax or email. This Christmas Party: The Online Dues Payment: Please remember it is your re- is to continue to cut down on as “Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, Local’s annual Christmas party [email protected] sponsibility to pay your dues on many in-person transactions as no matter how slow.” has been cancelled this year due If you have a special circum- time. possible. Contact your home lo- –Plato (427 BC - 347 BC) to the pandemic. stance, please call our office and Remember to check the hall cal and request a correspondence “To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more NOTICE TO RETIREES: If we will assist you. We will be recorder at night after 4:00pm for to be sent to the Local you are welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.” your 50-year commemorative available by appointment. any jobs that might be available. interested in signing. –Helen Keller (1880 - 1968) watch stops working for any rea- We will provide updates to 231-943-4980 ext. 3# NEW WEBSITE -Local son please contact the Union 557’s website recently received a “He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.” Hall. Do not attempt to have it IBEW 252, con’t “If you want to catch some- refresh and will continue to be –Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790) serviced yourself. thing, running after it isn't al- updated. Condolences: The Local $61.80 per quarter. ways the best way.” HEALTH CARE-The Michi- sends our sincere condolences to DUES PAYMENTS – Please –Lois McMaster Bujold gan Electrical Employee’s Health $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ the family of Steven Sawicki, who look at your dues receipt. If your Plan continues to cover 100% of ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL passed away on October 30, 2020. dues paid through date shows 9/ “We make a living by what the costs related to testing for • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL CREDIT CARDS: The Lo- 2020, your dues are not current. COVID-19. During this pan- we get, we make a life by what • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS cal is now accepting credit cards “A” members pay $119.25 per demic, remote care is encouraged we give.” • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS to pay union dues. We accept quarter for 2020. “BA” members –Sir Winston Churchill (1874 and Blue Cross members can call Visa, Master Card, American Ex- pay $61.80 per quarter for 2020. - 1965) the 24-Hour Nurse Line at 800- COMMERCIAL CONTAINERIZED press and Discover. There is a fee Please mail your check to 7920 117-BLUE. You may also want to RESIDENTIAL SERVICE of 3.5% to use your card. Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI inquire if your primary care pro- INDUSTRIAL PICKUPS “Minds, like bodies, will of- UNION DUES FOR 2021: 48103. Your fourth quarter dues vider offers telemedicine. The MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE ten fall into a pimpled, ill-con- SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON Effective Jan. 1, 2021 union dues (Oct. through Dec.) are due now. Health plan continues to meet ditioned state from mere excess for “A” members will remain Payments for fourth quarter regularly via teleconferences to of comfort.” (248) 960-1200 $119.25 per quarter. Union dues dues will be accepted no later than stay on top of the pandemic and – Charles Dickens (1812 - for “BA” members will remain 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, Decem- update coverage as necessary. MANN METALS CORP. 1870) (Continued next column) ber 31, 2020. (Continued next column) 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 November 27, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9 IBEW Local 131 Serving Southwest Michigan Since 1916 IBEW Local 131 24, 2020. Brother Walter Bunce IBEW KALAMAZOO – IVP Ruh- passed on October 19, 2020. Sis- IBEW Local 58 mkorff has approved the next ter Lisa Danielson passed on Oc- Local 692 DETROIT – VACATION General Membership meeting on tober 20, 2020. Brother Dennis IBEW 692 FUND: Disbursement from the December 7 for cancellation. The Root passed on October 24, 2020. BAY CITY – Please note: In Vacation Fund is anticipated to Local 665 next Executive Board Meeting will All Memorials and full obitu- observance of the Thanksgiving be transferred to your PNC Bank be December 21, at 5 p.m; the Ex- aries can be viewed on the IBEW Local 948 holiday, the hall will be closed on Stored Value Card or if you IBEW 665 ecutive Board will handle the Lo- website under the Memorials Tab. FLINT –The December Union Thursday, November 26 and Fri- elected, direct deposited into your LANSING – HAPPY cal Union’s business for Decem- FROM THE APPRENTICE- Meeting is to be determined. day, November 27. checking or savings accounts, on THANKSGIVING: As we cel- ber. SHIP: Our December Executive Executive Board Meeting. or around Nov. 23, 2020. Please ebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday Due to the Governor’s cur- Journeyman Upgrade Classes: Board Meeting will be held on The next E-board meeting will be check the listed contributions this month, I’d like to take a mo- rent executive order, we ask that Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Monday, December 7, 2020 at from your employers with your ment and thank all of you for do- those coming to the Local Union 2. Code Update 2020 S/S Novem- The Retiree Club Meeting 6pm. pay records for accuracy. ing your part this year. 2020 has to conduct business please wear ber 21 and 22, 2020 will return in April 2020. Message from the Business A list of contributions may been challenging to say the least, a face covering. 3. State Exam Prep W January 6 The Michigan Department Manager. The hall continues to be obtained from the Benefit Of- especially during times of change All Book 2 signings shall be to March 3, 2021 of Human Services issued an epi- be closed to in-person traffic, not fice Website, www.ewjbt.org by and uncertainty. done by fax or email from the 4. Motor Controls W February 10 demic order to help us slow the only to protect the office and staff logging into your personal infor- As we face these challeng- member’s home local. to April 14, 2021 spread of COVID-19 and save of IBEW Local 692 but also the mation and clicking My Benefits ing times and a global pandemic, Work Outlook: The work 5. CPR S February 13, 2021 lives. These steps are critically general membership. It would then Vacation Benefits. If you re- we must keep in mind the people outlook is strong. We expect to 6. Foreman Training W March 10 important to help protect our fami- also be a direct violation of the quire a paper statement, please that help us move forward, includ- have a busier than usual fall con- to May 12, 2021 lies, frontline workers, and small latest orders put forth by the contact the Benefit Office for a ing you. When challenging times tinuing into the winter. If you are 7. CPR S March 13, 2021 businesses from this virus and a MDHHS. We all continue to work printout. If there is an error, con- arise, people unite and find aware of interested electricians 8. CPR S April 10, 2021 necessary means to avoid over- very hard for all of you and the tact the Benefit Office at (586) strength together. It’s important working in our jurisdiction, please **Code Update Classes: it whelmed hospitals and death office is always staffed to pay 575-9200 ext. 212. to take it to the human level and have them visit www.powering is now required for Journeyman counts like we saw in the spring. dues, sign out of work lists, or ATTENTION – TO UPDATE put a strong emphasis on com- kalamazoo.com or call the office. to pay in advance to hold your To stay in line with this lat- handle any other need an indi- BANKING INFORMATION THE passion. Be compassionate to- M.J. Electric, Van Ert Electric, spot in the Code Update Class. est order our union hall will be vidual member may have. Please FUND OFFICE MUST RECEIVE wards those around you and and KEI Electrical have all se- We require 48 hours’ notice for closed to general traffic starting do not hesitate to call or email any CHANGES BY Oct. 23, 2020. You spread thankfulness and appre- cured work at the Graphic Pack- cancelations if you need to re- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. As in one of us at any time. may check your Stored Value uti- ciation across the board, to not aging Paper Mill expansion. schedule for another available the beginning of this mess none Due to the orders put forth lization history by logging on to only your brothers and sisters, These calls will require a Michi- Code Update Course.** of the local’s business will be dis- from the MDHHS on Sunday, www.pncpaycard .com and by but also your family, friends, and gan State Electrical License; Please visit our website rupted. Calls and Referrals will be November 15 relating to the entering your 16-digit card no. everyone else involved. Let us most calls right now are work- www.kalamazoojatc.com or stop answered just as they always are. Covid-19 pandemic, the Decem- listed on the front of the card and remember that no matter how tur- ing overtime. in to sign up for the Code Up- Dues payments along with ques- ber 7th membership meeting will be the last 4 digits of your Social Se- bulent and difficult our lives may The LMCC has launched a date Class. September 3, 2020. Call tions regarding benefits as well as canceled. The executive board curity No, also referred to as your feel, we can always find some- new website www.powering Nicole at 269-388-4434 with any the locals Executive board busi- will meet remotely. Account Access Code (or AAC thing to be thankful for. kalamazoo.com. This website will questions. ness will continue as it always has. Our annual Christmas party for short). Customer Service can Fraternally, be used to highlight local signa- Drug Test Renewals: Please Don’t forget to check our has been canceled due to Covid- be reached at (866) 453-5071. Aaron Pangborn, Business tory contractors and used as an keep track of your drug test expi- website for new content. Be sure 19 concerns. The deposit has ATTN: ELECTRICAL Manager, IBEW Local 665 organizing tool. Follow us on ration date through www.safe2 to log in to see all the new con- been moved to 2021 so please WORKERS’ INSURANCE NOTICE: UNION HALL IS Facebook @poweringkalamazoo, work4you.com. It is your respon- tent. www.local948.com. plan on attending next year. FUND PARTICIPANTS: As a re- CLOSED. Brothers and Sisters, Twitter @PoweringKzoo, sibility to stay current on your You can pay over the phone Please be vigilant in your ef- minder, to take advantage of the Per the latest MDHHS Epidemic Instagram @powering drug test. Please contact Nicole with debit or credit card. You can forts to stay healthy and safe from Annual Opt-Out window of the Orders and the statewide rise in kalamazoo, and LinkedIn @pow- (269) 388-4434 to get your autho- also stop by the Hall during busi- Covid-19. Local 692 continues to Plan for Jan. 1, 2021, the Benefit COVID-19 cases, our office will ering kalamazoo. Please feel free rization form printed for you to ness hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) have more and more members and Office must receive the form no be closed for member walk-in traf- to share the wage calculator fea- pick up. If you don’t want to and pay by cash, check, debit or their families affected by this pan- later than Nov. 25. The Form can fic to help keep both our mem- ture of this site. come to the Hall to pick it up, credit card. Don’t wait till you demic by the week. Please keep be found at www.ewjbt.org/Docu- bers and staff safe. This change If you believe we do not have please email Nicole and request owe a reinstatement fee (4 all of our brothers and sisters in ments/Health Care Documents. will be effective Monday, Novem- your email address or correct your form to be emailed to you. months behind). your thoughts. Science tells us Please feel free to contact the ber 16, 2020, until further notice. cell phone number, please email [email protected]. 2020 – Monthly Dues – Jour- both washing your hands and Benefit Office at (586) 575-9200 This does NOT mean we are Christine at cbohms@ibew Organizing: As much tech- neyman $43.70 a month – Appren- wearing a face covering can pro- with any questions. closed for business. Members 131.com nology as we use to track non- tices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 a month tect the public from contracting The Electrical Industry still have a variety of ways in Dues pricing – The price for union electricians in our jurisdic- 2019 – Monthly Dues – Jour- this virus. Training Center is offering Con- which to reach /conduct busi- dues in 2020 is $40/month. If tion, often, our best resources are neyman $42.70 a month – Ap- Please contact myself or one tinuing Education classes. Please ness with us, including: you’re unsure about your bal- you, the members. If you see a prentices, CE, Sound Tech $39.70 of our agents for any questions. check them out at http:// Call the office: 517-393-5530 ance, please call the Hall for the non-signatory in the area work- a month I would also like to wish all of my www.detroiteitc.org/continuing- Email: contact us@ibew665 exact amount or email Christine. ing at a location, please let the If you are unfamiliar with our fellow hunters continued success education/.We will start to can- .org If your dues ticket reads paid Hall know. referral procedure please refer to this Thanksgiving weekend. I cel classes if they don’t meet the Online Dues Payment: through October 2020, your dues “The basic goal our website @ http:// hope you all had enough turkey. minimum enrollment require- www.ibew665.org (Click on the are not current; please contact of labor will not change. It is — local948.org/job_referrals/ Please be safe and remember to ments, or more hopefully we will Orange “Pay Dues” tab) the Hall. as it has always been, and I am Don’t forget after 3 turndowns tie off if you are in the tree. order books for those of you If you have a special circum- We have finalized our auto- sure always will be — to better on the out of work list you must come Work Report. With the presi- who’ve signed up. Members on stance, please call our office and mated dues reminders; these re- the standards of life for all who down to the Union Hall to resign. dential election and also Covid- the Storm Book must secure their we will assist you. minders will be sent ahead of pos- work for wages and to seek de- Gregory Remington 19, work has slowed down. At the training through the Continuing We will be available by ap- sible late dues. You may receive cency and justice and dignity for Business Manager time of writing this article there Education Program offered by the pointment. For our travelling broth- a message via text or email if you all Americans.”—George Meany E-mail and Re-signs: If the continues to be no resolution. school. If you need assistance in ers and sister, Local 665 is still ac- have not tendered your most cur- Brian O’Donnell Hall does not have your e-mail ad- Both Dodge and also CAM con- registering for a class please call cepting initial sign by fax or email rent I.O. Dues payments. Dues Business Manager/ dress it would be a good idea to struction reporting systems have the Training Center, 586-751-6600. from a members home local. payments can also be made Financial Secretary send us an e-mail to shown few electrical projects to Local 58 Dues Information: Thank you for your under- online; to log in, use your Last [email protected] so we can be bid as of late in our jurisdic- Dues are due by the first day of standing as we all work to stay Name and Card Number. “If you aren't fired with en- add you to the e-mail list. This is a tion. Newkirk Electric is in the the quarter. You can now pay safe and healthy. Life events happen, and thusiasm, you will be fired with great way to keep up with the lat- midst of their fire alarm project at your dues with an APP. Go to DEATH BENEFIT: We are we’d always like to make sure you enthusiasm.” est information on job calls and Bay City Powertrain. John’s Elec- Apple/Google Play and download currently at death benefit # 316. have updated beneficiary forms. –Vince Lombardi (1913 - other information sent from the Hall. tric out of Alpena has been the IBEW 58 APP. In the APP go Please check your dues receipt If you’re questioning whether 1970) awarded the Alpena Library to My Profile, My Member Tools to ensure that you are current. yours is up to date, stop on down project. Hardies Electric has a and that’s where you find the in- to the Hall to get new documents. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY nice project at the Atlanta formation to pay. You can also Local 58, con’t If you’re interested in receiv- Schools. Rest assured both or- pay by phone with credit/debit Electric and to Dyane Haight of ing updates from the Hall, please ganizers and myself are working or mail a check. At this time we Interactive Energies Group, LLC email Christine at cbohms REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES very diligently to secure whatever are not taking cash transactions. who willingly donated the LED @ibew131.com to get your email work is being bid in our jurisdic- Dues for the quarter are lamps used in the barn. address added. BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 25 YEARS tion for our membership. Work $124.50 without PAC and $128.50 The Wobbly Kitchen is up Retirements: Congratula- remains very good in Detroit, with PAC. The Dues office will and running again and we are as- tions to the following retiring Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, and also be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 sisting them every 2nd and 4th Sun- members: Adrian DiVisser, July BIESKE & ASSOCIATES Lansing. Please contact the hall and Friday, Nov. 27. Have a day with food prep and distribu- 2020. Michael Chaddock, May Many people are wrongly if you would like to sign any Happy Thanksgiving to you and tion at Cass Park. We are asking 2020. John Magnan Jr., May 2020. rejected when they apply for books. all of your family and friends. volunteers to show up at the hall Robert S. Davis, June 2020. Roger Social Security Disability Please stay safe and look out Local No. 58 Benevolent at 8 am to help. To get involved Clark, March 2020. Patrick Klocke, benefits. Money was taken out for your fellow brothers and sis- Fund Meeting: will be Tuesday, with future community service May 2020. Keith Moore, April of their paychecks for Social ters. Dec. 1, 5 pm. projects contact Mike Conflitti or 2020. William Slater, July 2020. Security taxes to ensure that Union Dues. There will not Members of the Community Rob Z at the union hall. Thomas Vrobel, August 2020. they would receive disability be an increase in monthly dues Service Committee: The next Members of the Entertain- Peter Spreitzer, August 2017. benefits if they could no longer in 2021. Dues can be paid via meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 8, ment Committee: Please Join us Condolences: With a heavy work full-time. Sadly, the phone, on-line, by mail or auto- at 5 PM. Our community service Sunday, Dec. 6 for the Local 58 heart, Local 131 would like to an- government denies approxi- matic withdrawal from your bank volunteers went to Forgotten Annual Christmas Holiday Party! nounce the following members mately 60% of those who apply account. Please note when us- Harvest Farm to complete a Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, passing, Brother Dale Bothwell for disability benefits. ing a credit card for payments change-out of fluorescent lamps we will be hosting a Drive Thru passed away on April 23, 2020. Attorneys J.B. Bieske there will be a 2% charge ap- to LED’S in the farm workshop/ Holiday Giveaway event for our Brother Charles Krull passed and Jennifer Alfonsi have plied. maintenance barn. Thank you to members and family’s. It will be away on May 3, 2020. Brother 42 years combined experience 2020 Dues (Effective January Roland Aubry, Jim Hamlin, Norm from 11am until 2pm, please see John Ingram passed May 2020. representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet 1, 2020): Monthly $41.20; Quar- Jaworski, and Randolph the new local 58 app for more Brother Josh Batten passed away with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms terly $123.60; 6 months $247.20; Porzondek for donating their time details.The next meeting of the on July 24, 2020. Brother assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are Yearly $494.40 and expertise on the project. A Entertainment Committee will be Lawrence Shearer passed away located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the To avoid a reinstatement special thank you to Bayview Tuesday, Dec. 8, following the on July 18, 2020. Brother William court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local fee, please remember to keep (Continued next column) (Continued on Page 10) Cook passed away on September Michigan judges. your dues current. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the Retirees Lunch. All retirees application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several lunches have been postponed. IBEW Local 692, continued they get off the ground. For those hundred cases before a court date is even set. Fringe Benefits unrepresented workers. Unfortu- We are also spending a con- that are unfamiliar, RENEW Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal REMINDER: if you have re- nately, it seems that pandemic- siderable amount of our time stands for Reaching out and En- that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. cently gotten married, divorced, related restrictions will once again helping to secure work for our gaging Next generation of Elec- And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much had children, etc. make sure your become an obstacle to a tradi- members. We share work devel- trical Workers. This committee higher percentage yet. beneficiaries have been updated tional face-to-face approach of opments and projects that are in meets the second Monday of the In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney accordingly. Beneficiary forms organizing. The silver lining in the works or out to bid with our month at a rotating location. If Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been can be obtained from the hall. this tragedy is we will be forced contractors. As always, we ap- you are 35 and younger and look- interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi REMINDER: If you contact to think outside of the box more preciate any tips from our mem- ing to get more involved in the lo- have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to the Health Plan Office about go- often, utilizing tools that allow us bership regarding non-union elec- cal please reach out to the hall and many groups. ing on short term disability, it is to communicate with targeted tricians performing work in our we can get you the information Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If no fee charged until after the case is important for you to notify the workers remotely. jurisdiction. We make it a point needed. This is your local Broth- they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is won Hall as well. A copy of your pa- We continue to monitor the to follow up on all leads, ensur- ers and Sisters, get involved! wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. perwork will need to be submit- work outlook in our jurisdiction ing that the electricians on these Ryan Charney They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call ted to the Hall for your file. This carefully as the picture becomes jobsites are made aware of the Business Manager / them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or will also freeze your position on clearer following the presidential many benefits the IBEW has to Financial Secretary if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. the out of work list. election. We are still anticipating offer. Stay safe Brothers and Sis- Important links & numbers Organizing. Brothers and a surge in manpower needs for ters and have a wonderful IBEW Local 692, 989-684-4510 Sisters, after a busy election cycle multiple projects in Zone 2 ex- Thanksgiving weekend. www.ibew692.org •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES our organizing team was looking pected to break ground in 2021. Brian Klele (989) 252-9225 Health Plan 517-321-7502 •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU forward to getting back to visit- We will be focusing a fair amount Brendon Baranek (989) 327-4131 www.mielectricalhealth.org ing jobsites more regularly to of our attention in Zone 2 for the RENEW Committee. IBEW Michigan Pension Fund •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN strengthen our relationships with foreseeable future in an effort to Local 692 is still working on sup- 517-321-7502 (Continued next column) not let that work slip past us. porting our RENEW committee as www.michiganelectrical.org www.ssdfighter.com 10 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020 Local 25 Iron Workers Local 8 Iron Workers Local 25 and your pay raise slips. NOVI – Thanksgiving Holi- Classes at the Local 25 Ap- Iron Workers day: All Halls and the Benesys prenticeship School have started offices will be closed Thursday up again, please go the Iron Workers Local 8 November 26th, and Friday No- ironworkers25.org to view the Tim Roman vember 27th, 2020. Hoping all our block schedule; we are practic- Business Representative members & families stay extra ing social distancing protocols, UPPER PENINSULA – safe and mindful of large gather- etc. WELD CERTIFICATIONS: ings during the Thanksgiving Open Welding from Nov. 30 Weld certifications are being held Holiday. Best wishes for Thanks- to Dec 4, 2020, from 7-5 by appt. on a as needed basis. Please con- giving! only, first come first serve. Quali- tact Rich Hanson at the Appren- December 2020 Vacation fied Rigger/Crane Signaler- De- ticeship office for more informa- Checks: Any Member who cember 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17-text- tion. 414-476-9372. wishes to pick up their check books must be purchased and MEMBERSHIP MEETING: must call to notify the Fringe homework completed before The Membership Meeting will INSTALLING A HAND RAIL in a classroom at the Michigan State University STEM project in East Fund (800-572-8553) on or be- class starts. take place by video conference Lansing is Jeff Rosier of Iron Workers Local 25. He’s employed by Couturier Iron Craft. fore 12:00 pm noon Tuesday, New Apprentice Applica- on December 16th, 2020, at 5:00 December 1st, 2020. Pick up will be tions are being accepted BUT you p.m. CST. Members can gain ac- at the Novi Union Hall after 2:00 MUST go to ironworkers25.org, cess to the meeting at https:// pm on Thursday, December 3, print the application, gather meeting.iwl8.org on the after- Elevator Constructors Local 36 2020. Otherwise, December 2020 documentation then phone the noon of the meeting. Vacation Checks will be mailed school for an appointment; no MINE SAFETY TRAINING: at the close of business 4:00 pm walk-in foot traffic. The Wixom A 24 Hour Mine Safety Class will Elevator Constructors Local 36 Apprentices should be accessing Document all tests that are due Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Training Center – Phone: 248-960- be held on December 3rd, 4th & 5th, DETROIT – ALL MEMBERS your classes on the NEIEP and only tasks you have com- Direct Deposits will be in 2130. 2020, 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. To sign ARE INFORMED that our next website. Check your NEIEP email pleted. Keep all job logs current your account the morning of Fri- Welder online Verification: up for this class, and provide your regular Membership Meeting was address for additional informa- with this information. day, December 4th 2020. Please For an accurate and quick review email address, please contact planned for Monday, Dec. 28, tion frequently. NEIEP is continu- All Members, Local 36 is make sure the Fringe Fund Office of welder certifications please Ann Lakenen at Pipefitters #111, 2020 at 5:30 pm if possible! As ing this semester with the format working with Local 85, Lansing has your correct mailing address. visit www.welderscertifica- 906-226-6511. of this printing we are having a of online classes and it is your and the EIWPF are holding Thank you. tion.org On the homepage click If you sign up for MSHA meeting in the parking lot only, responsibility to stay current. classes on Monday nights, 6:00 The Children’s Christmas “login” and type “read only” as classes and do not attend or can- we are seeking alternate ways to Apprentices who have com- – 8:00 pm. The Code review class Party is cancelled for this year both your username and pass- cel, you will be charged a fee of communicate if the weather does pleted their classes should have for Monday, November 23rd has due to COVID-19. word. Once logged on, type the $30.00 and will be suspended not cooperate or a venue to ac- received their invite for the been canceled. The Monday, No- Dispatch is OPEN. Please member’s book number in the from any further Mine Safety commodate us. Any changes in Mechanic’s Exam, check your vember 30th there will be a class call 248-305-9282: Monday column on the left marked “ad- classes until the fee is paid. this schedule or venue will be in- home page at NEIEP. Monthly for Category 1 Testing of Elec- through Friday 7 am to 10 am. if vanced search,” click the ”go” IRON WORKERS LOCAL cluded in future Building Trades- OJT Forms are still required of tric Elevators, make sure you you happen to get voicemail, just button, wait until the name pops #8 ONLINE STORE: Check out man articles and emails. ALL APPRENTICES! This is a have pencil and paper for this leave your name, book number up, and then click on the welders Local #8’s swag at the online Attention, our NEBA contract requirement of the Department class. Contact the Hall if you are and phone number. Local 25 Ac- first or last name. On the next store at iwl8.org for your holiday will be expiring July 9, 2022, so we of Labor. Do not put your appren- interested. The link will be sent tive Members, Apprentices and screen, click “list certifications.” shopping. will have Nominations for the Del- ticeship in jeopardy. The semes- to you for either online or phone Probationary should call each Every welding certification egates for the 32nd General Conven- ter is coming to an end and THIS participation. The better you un- day you are out of work. OR use the welder has will be available tion at our Dec. 28 meeting, per the IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY ! derstand the codes, the better our website or the APP to sign for viewing and you can see that Local 25 cont’d International Constitution and By- Attention All Members, you can protect your customers, up for the out of work list: if it has been renewed; it is good vived by his son ironworker Jerry laws. Any Resolutions for the next Check your pay stubs regularly. your work and yourself. Knowl- www.ironwork-ers25.org until the year 2021. The site also Franklin #1006534. Mike Hall contract shall be turned into the There have been issues with mul- edge is key. MANDATORY TO WEAR A allows you to print out a copy of #938520 passed away November Hall as per our Local Constitution tiple Employers with improper Reminder, please keep your FACE MASK IF YOU VISIT ANY the welder WPQR if needed. Click 17, 2020 at the age of 66. He was a and Bylaws before our Feb. 22, 2021 payments. The hours you are State of Michigan and City of De- OF THE UNION OFFICES OR on “list test results.” Click on the 45-year member. He is survived meeting. paid should match hours toward troit licenses current. UNION HALLS. actual test code you want to see by his brother’s ironworker Brent Attention all members, your vacation, benefits and expenses Please follow Covid FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: and you will see the test details. Hall #976518, Mark Hall #986084, 2021 Local Dues cards have been submitted. All may request a copy guidelines at all times, for your 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and On that page click “Printable Bruce Hall #1064256 and many sent to you in the mail. Per Ar- of the time you submit, accord- safety and those around you. follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am Form” (WPQR) and you can print friends in the ironworking indus- ticle 9 Section 1 the new cards ing to Article XI, Par 2. of our Have a Safe and Happy to 4:30pm. The mailing address the WPQR. If you read this try. Our deep condolences to all states the per capita increase. CBA. Any changes made to your Thanksgiving! Get well wishes for member BENEFIT-related mat- please contact the Training Cen- of the family and friends as you Please fill out the new card when time are to be documented and are extended to all our Broth- ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 ter for meeting credit. mourn the loss of your dear paying your next quarter Dues. given to you, Article XI, Par 1. ers and Sisters who are on our Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box Pay union dues with credit- loved one(s)! Please include an extra $5.00 We recommend all request a copy sick list. Be a Brother to a 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue debit card 24/7 by calling 888- To all Union Members: Death Assessment for the on the as issue with payrolls seem to be Brother, regardless of what Cross Health Claims and Cus- 386-8173 and follow the Covid-19 has an effect on all of job fatality in Local 91. rising, put in for check cashing Local they might belong to. tomer Service 877-790-2583. Delta prompts. OR PAY at www. us and our ironworker community Attention All Apprentices, per Local Expense Agreement. Be Safe and Be Healthy! Dental Claims and Customer Ser- ironworkers25.org Any member is no different. Please keep our vice 800-482-8915. payment for multiple members, membership in your prayers and per calendar year. BENEFIT FOR NEW fines, suspensions, withdrawal please do your best to be safe Local 58’s Women’s Com- CHILD: Any member who has a deposits, SHOULD NOT use this during this pandemic as cases mittee- We will continue having new born child, or a new depen- process. Whenever possible we rise. We hope you and your fam- IBEW our regular monthly meetings on dent child through marriage are emailing you your dues re- ily stay safe and healthy! ZOOM as needed. Please watch MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- ceipt. This information is as of for emails with further updates. efit Office of your new dependent Pay union dues with per- Submission Time for this Article LOCAL 58 Email us at: 58Womenscommittee within 31 days; otherwise wait sonal check or money order and (11/20/2020 12:00 pm E.S.T.). @ibewlocal 58.org, Follow us on until the next open-enrollment mation is updated here at the hall. Instagram @ibewomen58; Check mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – (Continued from Page 9) period. P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- This election proved to be one of us out on Facebook. Community Service Committee BENEFIT FOR LIFE 0965. PLEASE include your book the biggest fights that we have The Retirees Annual meeting that starts at 5:00 pm. CHANGE: Any member experi- number on the face of the check/ seen for labor. Thank you to ev- Florida Luncheon: Due to the encing a divorce or a new spouse money order. Pay union dues in EWMC of Southeastern MI eryone who helped to elect candi- uncertainty caused by the Covid- – Thank you to all of MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- person at the Novi Union Hall (M- dates who have our best interests 19 virus no plans have been made the volunteers who helped to efit Office within 31 days. A Mar- F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). as their agenda elected to office. for the Luncheon. I hope you are riage certificate will be required. After-hours use the outdoor- purchase, sort, and hand out al- Please continue to stay safe all well, stay safe. ~Syl Ludwic~ most 500 warm winter coats to The Next Zoom Union Meet- dues-collection box. at work, home, and in the com- IBEW Local 58 Retirees the community on Saturday, Nov. ing will be Monday, November 30, The Novi Retirees Board of munity. #ibewstrong Association: Board meeting and 2020 at 7:00 pm. If you have not Directors meets “in person” De- 21 at IBEW, Local 58. We kept our- The RENEW Committee luncheons have been cancelled selves and the public safe as we yet signed up for Notifications cember 1, 2020 meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. until further notice. Please keep gave back to our community. As please sign up as Notification will The Novi Retirees regular 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM. your contact information up to go out via the APP. To participate meeting is “in person” December Business Manager Brian Richard The Safety Committee meet- date with our Group and with the said, “The community is in the Zoom Union meeting is 15, 2020 at 10:00am. Social dis- ing will be on Monday, Dec. 14, Union Hall. Send those email ad- a better place because of very easy … just be sure you tancing, face masks and good 2020 at 5:30 PM. dresses to 58retirees@ibew have downloaded our APP or hygiene will be observed. There the efforts of our members.” The Veterans Committee local58.org. With C-19 being a We will be doing another signed up for our emails via our will be no luncheons in the near will now be meeting monthly im- part of our daily lives, it is still Coat Give-Away on Saturday, website (www.ironwork-ers25 future; we will have coffee and mediately after the Safety com- not possible to resume the so- .org). We are leaning toward com- cake however. Dec. 12 at St. Suzanne Catholic mittee meeting on the 2nd Mon- cial functions that we Retirees Church from 9am to 1pm. Thank munication through the There will be no day of each month. enjoy. you to those who continue to at- The Political Action Com- Why not take the time to PUSH NOTIFICATIONS – Retiree Downriver breakfast at st Please download the APP if you Moms Restaurant, on the last Fri- tend our Zoom meetings as we mittee (PAC) meets the 1 reach out to some of our fellow navigate through these difficult haven’t done so yet!! Again, via day of November, due to the co- Wednesday of each month Via retirees, with a phone call or a times. The next meeting of the our website! Last month we had rona virus. Zoom. To be added to our email note. If you haven’t paid your over 200 members join in the Watch for updates at chapter will be on Monday, Dec. list please contact Jeannette 2020 dues, please send them to 21 at 5:30pm. Please make sure Union meeting over Zoom. (www.ironworkers25.org) or the Bradshaw (313-408-1287). PAC Ray Owen, 428 Welch Road, your cell phone number and your Steward Meetings are still Local 25 app that you can down- contributions can be made Northville MI 48167. Dues are $8 cancelled until further notice. load by searching “Iron Workers email address are up to date. The through the APP, and at the per person, per year. meeting information will be sent Stewards’ Notes: 1) The Elec- Local 25” to stay informed on Union Hall. You can contribute Be sure to keep the Union out as soon as available. If you tronic Steward Reporting forms union matters. more than the $4 dollars that is Hall updated with any changes are online, www.ironwork- Diversified Members Credit are not receiving the notices suggested on your quarterly to your phone number, address, please make sure that your infor- ers25.org. Log in with your book Union: Located at 25880 Novi Rd. dues, but you cannot exceed $175 and email. number, and the password is the Phone: 248-344-2560 - CALL last 4 (four) of your social. 2) FOR HOURS. Services available: PLEASE be sure to check dues debit or credit cards, interest bear- for members and boomers too ing checking accounts, IRAs, AND BE SURE ALL BOOMERS CDs, Benefits Plus program, HAVE SIGNED BOTH THE RE- HOME MORTGAGES, vehicle CIPROCAL AND THE ASSESS- loans, low interest loans and part MENT-TARGETING. of Co-Op Shared Branching. We 3) All members, please be have other branch locations in sure to keep your Union dues paid Detroit and Clawson. up to date as it is criteria for work- Home Mortgages for Union ing. You can be asked to leave Families: Learn more about the the jobsite if your dues are not unique benefits available to current. union members, their parents and Apprentices: Fill out your children. CALL 866-802-7307, monthlies online at the website M-F 8am - 10pm EST, Sat 9am - or mobile app located under the 5:30pm EST www.unionplus.org apprenticeship tab “Monthly Re- In Remembrance: David port Sign-In,” this gives you the Gonzalez # 917646 Former Rigging ability to electronically submit Business Agent, passed away your monthlies. Also located November 11, 2020 at the age of under the apprenticeship tab you 68. He had been a 41-year mem- will find “Evaluation Form” Jour- ber and is survived by his son neyman/Supervision can use this Robert Gonzalez and his brother to submit apprentice evaluations Matthew Gonzalez #1160281. using computer/cell phone and Frank “Grumpy” Franklin submit electronically. #446186 passed away November Please also note, you must 12, 2020 at the age of 94. He check your email on a regular would have been 95 next month basis; we now email your annual and was a 70-year member. Sur- MUST drug screen paperwork (Continued next column) November 27, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11 Local 292 Local 80 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 TROY – UNION HALL CLOSURE: The Union Hall will be closed Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 Sheet Metal Workers 7 until further notice due to COVID-19 contamination. We can be SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- LANSING – NOTICE. This Newspaper Article shall serve as reached on our website at www.sheetmetal292.com by using the “Con- ings and elections. Official Notice of ALL meetings for Local 7! tact Us” tab. We will return messages as soon as possible. Paul and **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers The next Statewide Meeting will be a ZOOM meeting, December Tony can also be reached on their cell phones. Please do NOT call Hall and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Please check the website for the link. the Hall, we do not have remote access to voicemail. You can pay MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- ***All December Zone meetings have been CANCELED due to the your dues online at www.sheetmetal292.com or leave them in the ing is scheduled for December 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held new Michigan Covid- 19 executive orders*** secure drop box located near the front door of the Union Hall. We will at the union hall. 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 48076 *Zone 1- December 10th -6:00 p.m. CANCELED keep you posted as new information becomes available. Have a safe EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next executive board meet- *Zone 2 –December 1st -6:00 p.m. CANCELED Thanksgiving. ing is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2020 *Zone 3- (Saginaw) – December 9th -6:00 p.m. CANCELED MEETING NOTICE: The next general mem- at 5 pm. Executive Board meetings are held at the *Zone 3- (TCity) December 3rd - 6:00 p.m. CANCELED bership meeting will be held on Wednesday, De- Local 80 Hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile, 2nd Floor, *Zone 4- December 8th - 6:00 p.m. CANCELED cember 9, 2020. Southfield, MI *Zone 5 –December 4th 2020 – 6:00 p.m. CANCELED Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednes- UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS Monday **Zone 3 curbside pickup of union wear has been day of the month at The Knights of Columbus in through Friday 7:30 – 4:00, unless otherwise indi- canceled as well** Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at cated in holiday hours. Please register on our website at www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. HOLIDAY WORKING HOURS: Thanksgiv- www.sheetmetal7.org for the most up to date infor- The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for ing, Nov. 26, 2020: Hall closed, Local 80 workers mation on meeting schedules for 2020. Once you January 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. paid double time. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020: are registered it must be approved in order to be PAUL **Per the CDC guidelines, masks must be worn Hall open 7:30-12, Local 80 workers paid regular able to log on. Please contact your representative if and social distancing must be followed during all time. Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020: Hall closed, you are having issues registering. GUALDONI meetings. TIM Local 80 workers paid double time. New Year’s Eve, SMART Union Labels: Make the union label UNION HALL HOLIDAY HOURS: Christmas MULLIGAN Dec. 31, 2020: Hall open 7:30-12, Local 80 workers work for you! The new and modernized SMART Eve December 24, 2020 ~ Close at 12:00 Noon paid regular time. New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2021: Labels are an essential part to wage equalization, Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 ~ Closed Hall closed. Local 80 workers paid double time. SAM which means more money and work for you. Make New Years Day January 1, 2021 ~ Closed RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: All remaining meetings and sure that you are scanning labels in order to equal- CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY: Due to the COVID-19 pan- activities have been cancelled for 2020. We will inform you at a later FULLER ize pay and eliminate the incentive to subcontract demic and restrictions limiting large gatherings, the Local 292 Charity date what we will be doing for 2021. Any questions regarding joining outside of your area. For more information visit the official website committee believes, first and foremost, in order to continue to do our the Retirees Association please contact Steve Murzen, 248-652-0593. at www.labelitscanitreport.com and download the official app by part in keeping everyone safe and healthy, it is in the best interests of TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS: OFFICIAL NOTICE: At the Decem- texting “SMART” to 90975. our membership and their families to cancel the party for this year. ber meeting, nominations will be taken for the position of Fund Trustees. ZONE 1 Info: Work in the Zone 1 area is still going strong. If you We look forward to 2021 when we can resume this wonderful event. Elections will be held in January of 2021. You will vote on 4 positions: do get laid off, remember to inform James or Eric of your employment RETIREES NOTICE: Due to Covid-19 and restrictions placed Health and Welfare, Pension and Annuity, Sub Fund and JATC. Trust- status. Apprentices please remember to also inform Kevin at the Zone for social gatherings, as well as the health and safety of our retirees ees will serve a 3 year term from January 2021 through January 2024. Your 1 Training Center. If you are experiencing any trouble with your in- and their families, the retiree’s luncheons have been cancelled for the dues must be current if you would like to be nominated. surance, please contact your Business Agent or call BeneSys at (866) rest of 2020. We will notify when luncheons will resume. Stay healthy SUB CHANGES: Effective immediately you will need to start send- 288-7037. Any Journeyperson interested in upgrade classes, please and safe. ing your unemployment proof to [email protected] or fax it to contact Kevin at the Training Center (269) 781-7183. Please note that Please contact Fred Engelman at [email protected] if you 248-557-0297. Your unemployment proof needs to be in by 2pm on Tues- class availability depends on the level of interest. The Zone 1 Retir- would like to be added to the retiree email list. days to be paid on that Friday. Local 80 will be handling all of your proof ees meeting at 1 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at Rocky CONDOLENCES: Our deepest sympathies go out to the family now. If you have any questions please call us, 248-557-7575. Top BBQ & Grill 1900 Lansing Ave. Jackson, MI 49202 is CANCELED of Local 292 Retiree James Benoit, who passed away November 8, THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES until further notice due to Michigan Health Dept Epidemic Order. 2020. Please keep the family in your thoughts during this difficult A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Tim Barrett, Carl Martuscelli, Ray Cordovado, –In Solidarity, James Callahan and Eric Farrington. time. Ronald Raspbury & Danny Lawrence. ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone 2 is picking up a little bit. Please let CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual CONDOLENCES: Our condolences go out to the family of Mick me know if your work status changes. Our Zone 2 December Holiday of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to Altizer. Mick passed away at the age of 62 on November 17, 2020. meeting is cancelled. We hope to have something later. Thanks, Dave www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located We are also saddened to hear of the passing of retiree Ronald ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) Zone 3 area has slowed down, multiple at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also have hard Sbonek. Ronald passed away on November 16, 2020. men off and Covid positives are popping up all over on job sites. copies when they become available. DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR Everyone use proper PPE and the proper precautions. Dennis Turbin, SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end of one of our retirees has passed away. Condolences go out to his account, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on family and friends. Also due to the Covid outbreaks we have chosen “links” tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members please note that if the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be to cancel the Christmas party and the gift giveaway until the num- you cannot access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- bers go down maybe we can do something in the spring. Hopefully need to contact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. With the amount bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the everyone is staying safe have happy holidays! of upcoming in-town work, all current Journeymen and Apprentices month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the –Thank you, Wayne Stover should ensure they have 18 safety mods completed and drug test hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and Zone 3 Info: (Traverse City) Due to the current situation with should be current. do not accept American Express. Covid 19, all Local 7 Holiday events have been postponed at this ***The NMA addendum for most of the upcoming projects READY TO WORK: SMANCA Detroit and Local 80 are in time. When the timing is appropriate we will be getting a notification out states: 1) Prior to, but within 30 days of referral for employment to the progress of developing a mobile smart app which will allow access to to all members regarding union wear distribution. If your employment project site, all craft persons will: A) Attend a Project Specific Orien- the Ready to Work program from your smart phone. The app is in status changes please let me know. I would like to wish everyone a tation facilitated by the Contractor at mutually agreed upon times development for both Apple and Android systems; once it is com- Happy and Healthy Holiday Season. Thank You, Travis Eastman and locations; B) Before being admitted to the job site, all contrac- pleted (est. early November) an announcement will be emailed, hard Zone 4 Info: Work in Zone 4 is steady with winter coming we will tors and subcontractor employees having active involvement in job mailed and shared with you at your union meetings as well as pub- be a little slow. Due to covid concerns the Christmas party is can- site construction activity, must be current and maintain a current lished in the Building Tradesman Newspaper. celled. Good luck to all the hunters, and have a happy Thanksgiving! MUST or equivalent status regarding the Substance Abuse Program. In compliment, for the 2020 Ready to Work stipend requirement Your Brother, Larry Kinzie Prior to the start of work on the project the employee must provide you will only need to download the app on your smart phone, review ZONE 5 Info: I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Thanks- confirmation of negative results to a MUST Substance Abuse Test or and confirm your contact information (email, mailing address, em- giving and a successful hunting season. Some projects around the equivalent test within the last 30 days. ployer, list of your accomplished training). area are starting while some are wrapping up. If you are out of work MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with When you download the app and review your contact informa- please contact me so I can update the out of work list. If you are Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist active tion, the program will inform SMACNA Detroit of your interaction looking to travel there are some other areas still looking for help and members and their eligible family members who may be struggling and this part of the stipend requirement will be completed. some will be in the near future. If you need a MSHA 8 hour refresher with emotional, domestic or substance abuse issues, as well as legal There will be no custom Ready to Work modules required for the or 24 hour new miner training contact me for the new schedule and and financial referrals. If you and/or a family member feel this may 2020 stipend. remember these classes fill up quickly. Respectfully Greg Faust benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1-800-448-8326 or In the meanwhile of receiving notice the Ready to Work app is Dues Department: *Online dues payment is now available* www.LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely confidential assistance. available, it is important to make sure you have all other stipend Dues of all members of local unions shall be paid monthly or quar- Ulliance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are of requirements completed, these are still the same: terly, but always in advance. To better serve our membership, we no cost to active members and their dependents. • Current MUST Drug Test accept Credit Card Payments in lieu of your monthly dues. If you SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- • Current MUST 18 Safety Modules would like to take advantage of the Credit Card Service, a finance ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit • OSHA 30 charge will be applied – Please call the Lansing office during regular Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny • Current FA CPR certification business hours at 517-882-4064 to make your payment. Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense • Deadline for stipend requirements is December 31, 2020. Address/Phone Changes: Article 8, Sect. 1 of Local 7 Work Rules: under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund For members who do not have a smart phone, contact Support Address Changes: All members are required to keep the Financial Secre- cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure and accommodations will be made for you. tary informed of their correct address. A notice mailed to the last address all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or shall be sufficient and legal. If you have moved or changed your tele- manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- phone number, please contact the union hall to update your records. your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely BENEFITS: For Benefit questions please contact the area of- tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse fice. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866-822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887-4338, at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451-5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842-2690 and DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could Zone 5 – Wisconsin H & B Fund 800-654-2329. the month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, DEATH CERTIFICATES: Please submit to the Union Hall a Saturday or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit copy of a Death Certificate for deceased members. Additional ben- days, it will not be processed until Monday. If you are on suspen- needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to efits from the International may be available. sion warning, your dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. CONTACT US: 4931 Contec Drive/Lansing, MI 48910– 517- dues must be paid online or at the union hall by 4:00 p.m. on the last WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work 882-4064 business day of the month. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- Local 7 Officers: last business day of the month will not be processed and you WILL urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each Samual Fuller (Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer) go suspended. All members are responsible for making sure any members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must 517-882-4064 required fees, i.e. late fees or service fees, are included if paying sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/Jackson) 517-242-3223 online (sheetmetal292.com). completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on James Callahan (Agent-Battle Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342-8842 UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called David Rutz (Agent-Grand Rapids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 p.m. Monday through Friday. or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. Wayne Stover (Saginaw) 989-692-0002 OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you must complete an WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- Travis Eastman (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810-785-6831 the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only up on charges. Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Peninsula): 906-372-9288 way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. LAY-OFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- TEXT BLAST NOTIFICATION: We have recently updated the ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- text blast contact list. All members have been added. If you haven’t Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from SMW Local 80, continued been receiving texts and would like to be added or wish to opt out of the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to and the hall will submit it to the fund office. If you are not laid off and text blast, please contact the Union hall and we will make the change. report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get it is due to weather the company MUST provide written documenta- FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to seven tion that it was weather related. www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. MEMBERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: If you are experiencing cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. LAY-OFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must problems in your family, marriage or relationships, stress or emo- NOTARY PUBLIC: For your convenience, we now have a No- accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you tional difficulties, grief or loss issues or problems with alcohol and tary Public on site at the union hall. Notary services are free of cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make drug use please contact our assistance program. Ulliance is there to charge to our members. sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application help you with your needs. They can also help you with legal issues, THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- financial concerns, elder care referrals and child care resources. Con- gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. tact them at 1-800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisor EAP.com. Make sure welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You you mention Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 when calling and not process. Members who qualify will receive a shirt (one shirt for every must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven days from your the contractor you are working for. four certs) with the 4 Plus logo, along with hard hat stickers and layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must NOTARY: We have a notary public available at the hall at no bragging rights. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- charge. Please call to confirm availability. your Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin ments must be submitted within 21 days of when you were paid in 248.495.6764. order to receive SUB benefits. Do not submit your sub applications Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member interested directly to the fund office. Your application must be signed by the in a Saturday welding class November 21. These classes would be hall or you will not collect benefits. for members that are ready to try and obtain a AWS welding certifica- OUT-OF-WORK LIST: You must be on the out-of-work list to tion, learn how to weld, or just need to practice welding. collect S.U.B. benefits or SASMI. Members must re-register bi-annu- Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- ally: March 1 through March 20 and September 1 through September tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These 20. If you fail to re-register you will be removed from the list. deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. SHORT WORK WEEK SUB PAY: If you work 16 hours or less You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at the in a week or have a short work week due to weather you may collect Apprentice school. sub for that week but only if it is at the beginning or the end of a Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313-623- layoff. You may NOT collect if you are not laid off. You must com- mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com 9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remember we plete a sub application at the hall, provide a pay stub for that week (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 must have the deposit before you scheduled in the class. (Continued next column) 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020

Heat and Heat and Frost Frost Abatement Insulators Insulators Workers Local 25 Local 47 Regional Local 207

Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 Heat and Frost Insulators & Abatement Workers Local 207 SOUTHFIELD – REMIND- Allied Workers Local 47 TAYLOR – There are a lot of ER: We continue to be under the LANSING – ELECTION NO- upcoming projects slated for late directive of the International TICE: The International General fall early winter so be prepared Union and pursuant to that direc- Executive Board has passed a for work during a time when tra- tive, the Decem- resolution to allow mail-in nomi- ditionally work ber 2020 union nating of candidates for the up- is slowing meeting has coming election. A letter from down. When AT WORK IN THE LOWER level of the Owosso Hospital project are Corey Porath of Laborers Local been cancelled. President Walter Wilson has you do return to 1098, and Travis Kuch and Larry Pagel of Operating Engineers Local 324. They’re employed by Monitor the been mailed out explaining this work, follow all Champagne and Marx. Under construction by Memorial Health Care is a new 85,000-square-foot build- Facebook page procedure. Be sure to completely required Covid ing to house neurological and orthopedic services, and a wellness center, on the hospital’s main cam- for updates. fill out the Nomination Form and guidelines that pus, along M-52 just north of the Memorial Cancer Center. UNION ELEC- to communicate with the member may be in place TIONS: Due to you wish to nominate as they’ll for certain sites. KEVIN CURT unforeseen is- need to completely fill out the Remember to Local 1191 McGLONE sues with the Candidate Acceptance Form. If MEAGHER call in if you are USPS, we have you have any questions, do not unemployed for been forced to rerun our mail-in hesitate to contact the office. help with future placement. Up- Laborers nomination process. Eligible To combat and limit the dated, working telephone num- Members may have received spread of Covid-19, Local 47 en- bers are necessary to help you your original packet back in the courages all members to continue with work placement. Do not get Local 169 Laborers Local 1191 Checking Blueprint Reading & mail from the postal service. As a to work safe, and if you feel sick caught without the necessary Boilermakers DETROIT – Due to COVID- Measuring Tools, Gps Location, result of this situation, you will contact a doctor immediately. current job site credentials, al- 19, Laborers Local 1191 is mak- all are available at the training be receiving a new packet in the Any retirees wanting to go though several state agencies ing every effort to keep our mem- center. It could mean the differ- mail shortly. This packet will con- to work, please call the office. have relaxed renewal require- Boilermakers Local 169 bers and staff safe during this ence of being sent to work or not! tain a set of documents that has The Funds Trustees have ments due to the pandemic. ALLEN PARK – Dear Broth- time by limiting person-to-person FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 your been sealed and dated for the waived the 79-hour rule. The General Office still has a ers & Sisters, Due to the recent contact at the Local Union Hall. 18 MUST Safety modules are up- start of new process. All members should have re- ban on Union Meeting and Elec- developments surrounding the The next membership meet- dated as well. If you are not able All previous packets are ceived a letter from our Interna- tions. Our current election pro- surge in COVID-19 cases, the ing December 04, 2020 is now to go to the Training Center for null and void. These issues were tional regarding the Asbestos cess is still on hold until an ok is MDHHS, ( Michigan Department Cancelled due to COVID-19 meet- MUST Safety Modules contact outside the control of the Elec- Exposure Scientific Study. For given to proceed. All members of Health & ing restrictions. The next meet- the Local, we will help make ar- tion Committee. We were con- more information on how to par- will be notified by mail when the Human Ser- ing is January 08, 2021 if restric- rangements for you to complete cerned there may be some com- ticipate in this study, please con- election can resume. vices ) has in- tions allow. them. plications due to the ongoing tact Business Manager Patrick Work in other areas of the stituted a three Thanking you in advance for Referral List: Every member healthcare situation, as well as, the Welch at the main Local 47 Office region have been picking up over week “ pause “ complying with the above condi- who is looking for work must call, volume of mail the USPS handled number: 517-708-0665 the last couple of weeks in Ohio to attempt to tions and please follow the or come to the Local Union Of- during our national elections. We Per the Rules and Proce- and West Virginia. Fall outages slow the COVID-19 recommendations to fice on Mondays between 1:00 did not expect to have to com- dures: in all areas in the region are on spread of the stay safe and healthy. pm and 4:00 pm and put their pletely rerun the entire process. We Members must notify the the horizon so make sure if you virus. As in Members can now Pay Dues name on the out-of-work list. You appreciate everyone who partici- office within 24 hours of being can travel that you make sure to the past, Boil- on line 24/7 on our website!!! must have an out-of-work skills pated and encourage everyone to laid off or charges may be placed. get licensed as soon as possible. ermakers Local Upper right-hand corner Pay sheet filled out and on file in or- participate as we work through Members must notify the With most state agencies BOB 169 will be re- Dues tab, and follow the instruc- der to be referred out for work by this situation to make sure our office before ANY overtime is working from home during this HUTSELL instating the tions… this Local Union. (Be sure to nomination/election process is as worked. pandemic filling out on-line re- protocols that Check out our website at Check & Update your Skills.) fair and accessible as possible for Contracts are available at the newals is the way to go. They are were in place at the beginning of www.laborerslocal1191.org .Im- Also please be advised: Per the all eligible Members. The new Union Office or at the Union processing much quicker than the pandemic. The front lobby portant information about your out of work list rules, all members date to have all new nomination Meeting upon request. traditional mail in applications. If will be closed. Any reports or Local Union … Also, on on the list must re-register your packets in is: Monday, Jan. 4. Even OSHA 10: Local 47 will be you have any questions about forms can be delivered through Facebook! availability for work every quar- though we have been forced to offering OSHA 10 to any Active on-line applications or what the drop off slot in the front door. At the November meeting ter and do so within the first (1st) extend the process, all election Member who is not current with states you may want to get a li- We will continue operations at the long time Officer and current five (5) days of the following terms will be retroactive to their the program. The course is done cense for do not hesitate to call the Union Hall and satellite of- Secretary-Treasurer Mark Pulice months March, June, September normal December start dates. online, so if you wish to take it the office or my cell. We are look- fices throughout the state. Union announced his retirement effec- and December (Roll Call). Your WEBSITE: The new please contact the Local Union ing at scheduling a new initial dues can be paid via the U.S. tive December 01, 2020. Brother failure to do so will result in your website is up and running. It can office with your email address class for November so please if Postal Service or over the phone Pulice thanked the membership name being removed from the re- be located at: https:// and we will be more than happy you can recommend anyone that with a credit card. for allowing him to serve this ferral list. *Example: If your name heatfrostinsulators.org. to set it up for you. If you do not you know can handle this work The Training Center is cur- great Local Union the past 30 is on the list in April and or May APPAREL New Local 25 ap- have a computer at home, you are have them call the office to get rently closed for the upcoming, years. and you don’t re-register by June parel is available at the Union welcome to come to the Local an application filled out and sent Thanksgiving holiday. Future Dues: Beginning January 5th your name will be removed Hall. New items include: knit hats Union Office to take the course. in so we can get them into the classes will be addressed after 1, 2020 regular monthly dues are from the list. and beanies, new hi-vis short To ensure all Active Mem- next class. Thanksgiving and apprentices $35.00 for active members. Re- Members are urged to report and long sleeved t-shirts and hi- bers and Retirees are receiving UPCOMING ASBESTOS will be notified accordingly. As I tiree monthly dues will remain the new project starts to the Local vis hoodies. Apparel can be their Robo calls please make sure TRAINING CLASSES: Asbestos stated at the last Union Meeting, same $ 8.00. Union. Members working for a viewed on the Facebook page. you have not blocked the follow- Supervisor Refresher Nov. 21, 8- our annual December dinner, fol- NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- contractor who may be looking MUST SAFETY MODULES: ing number: (804) 441-8365. There 4. Check with the Office to en- lowing the meeting has been can- cal Union Constitution Article to hire additional laborers are It’s important to keep your MUST are several members who have sure the classes will occur as celled. If the December Union VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are urged to call the Union Hall and Safety Modules up to date. If you the number blocked and therefore scheduled. Meeting is cancelled, you will be due on the first day of the month help a brother or sister get referred have Modules expiring and need- are not receiving the Robo Calls. — All classes will be held at Lo- notified as soon as possible. and unless paid on or before the out to work. The next time, it may ing to be completed, give the These calls are only used for Im- cal 207’s office @ 26453 Northline Unfortunately, these steps last day of the following month, be your name on the list when Union Office a call to have the portant Notifications from the in Taylor. must be taken to ensure the the member shall be deemed sus- that call comes in for work. testing authorization turned on. Local Union Business Manager — Classes begin promptly at health and safety of our staff and pended by the International Save Time & Money: no EMPLOYEMNT CHANGES: and Funeral Notifications. If you 8AM and end at 4PM, followed members. Recent developments Union without notice. more checks or money orders to All employment changes; hire, are not receiving these calls, by a Lead Awareness Update. regarding vaccines have been We urge members to make mail no more worry if it gets here lay off, fire, shop change, disabil- please contact the Local Union If you are due to expire and need very encouraging, and I am cer- their payments timely to avoid on time, monthly dues can be de- ity, etc. must be called into the Office and we will double check one of these refreshers now, tain that eventually, things will additional costs! ducted from your vacation check Union Hall. The only way to guar- to make sure we have the correct please call the Taylor Office (1- return to normal. Until then, we Retirees: Retiree Council’s and sent direct to the Local. antee you are on the out of work number in the system or if you 800-207-5622) to register. must all do our part to protect meetings are the last Friday of the Please stop by the office to get list and your employment records may have blocked the number. —Class sizes are being limited ourselves, our loved ones, and month. The meetings are held one of the forms or you may call remains current and correct is to Local 47 has been receiving due to state guidelines currently our Brother & Sister Boilermak- 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall the office (313-894-2241) to call the Office, (248) 352-1850. a lot of returned mail from our in place. ers. Stay safe & stay well! located at 2161 West Grand Bou- have one mailed to you. Members LAY OFF/HIRE: Please be members. We ask that if you have BE SAFE, WEAR YOUR –Bob Hutsell BM/ST levard in Detroit. who signup for Vacation deduc- reminded, all members shall no- a change of address or phone MASKS, & FOLLOW THE SO- The next union meeting is MUST Safety Awareness tion and pay 6 months at a time tify the Business Manager within number to please call the Local CIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES! currently scheduled for Decem- Training: Please check the will receive a 1-month rebate!!! forty-eight hours after accepting Union Office right away so we ber 11, 2020 at 8pm at the Union MUST website at www. Also, be sure to keep your a job or upon termination of em- can update your information Hall – 1755 Fairlane Dr, Allen Park, mustonline.org to see how many current address and phone num- ployment. Failure to report will throughout our system, TIC’s, Local 47 cont’d MI 48101. Due to the current re- modules you have. Members are bers up to date with Local. Cur- result in an automatic $50 fine. and the with the International. It mentioned forms into the fund strictions, and if anything reminded to get your 18 modules rent E- mail address is also very SUB FUND:Please remem- is very important to make sure ASAP and you will be reinstated changes, the meeting may get and keep them up to date also a important! Also, we are now ac- ber, in order to receive a SUB Fund your contact information is al- retroactively cancelled. Please check the current Drug Test. You can cepting CREDIT & DEBIT pay- check on Friday, all paperwork ways update with Local 47. Remember that Auto and website and Facebook group for schedule an appointment to take ments. must be submitted to the Office Anyone interested in joining Motorcycle accidents are not more details. your modules at our training no later than 2 p.m. Thursday. the newly formed Breath Of Life covered by our plan. Auto and Union dues for 2021 will be school by calling (734) 729-7005 “There is no security on this SUB FUND TIME LIMITA- Committee is asked to please call Motorcycle accidents should be $49.85 per month. The union hall or 517-625-4919 website earth, there is only opportunity.” TION: Please be reminded, per the Local Union Office. covered by your personal Auto accepts Visa, MasterCard, and www.mltai.org. You can also con- –General Douglas the Plan Document: Each time a Pension and Health Welfare: Insurance policy. Discover. Payments can be made tact the Local 313-894-2241. MacArthur (1880 - 1964) participant receives a State Un- Larry Tolbert (269-345-8944) Members having questions Also, check out the training both at the hall and over the “Few things are impossible employment check, he/she must Allied Workers’ Local 47 Fringe regarding Pension and Welfare classes available to you at no phone. to diligence and skill. Great mail or deliver the receipt, check Benefit Funds Fund please contact TIC Interna- cost. OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 works are performed not by stub, or a copy of the check to 6525 Centurion Drive tional at the numbers below or log Note: classes & certifica- safety training can now be taken strength, but perseverance.” the Administrator’s office within Lansing, MI 48917-9275 onto their Website: www. tions contractors have been ask- online. Please visit our website – –Samuel Johnson (1709 - 30 days of receipt of said State Toll Free: (800) 323-8079 heatfrostlocal47benefits.org. ing for are, OSHA 30, Asbestos www.boilermakerslocal169.com - 1784) Unemployment check. Any re- Telephone: (517) 321-7502 Please complete and return for more information. & Lead Awareness, Hoisting & quest for a benefit payment past Fax: (517) 321-7508 the working spousal forms to TIC. Training Center: The Boil- Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Class “The secret of a good the 30 days will be denied per the Larry Tolbert will be avail- JATC Coordinator Phil ermakers Local 169 Training cen- A Cdl License, Asbestos Removal memory is attention, and atten- Plan Document. able via phone to answer any Wilson: (616-466-8736) ter in Allen Park is open and op- Supervisors Licence, Confined tion to a subject depends upon BENESYS: When calling the questions regarding Pension, Applications are open for erating under the current CDC Space Permit Required, Grade our interest in it. We rarely for- Fund Office, Benesys, please be Welfare and Vacation Funds. the Apprenticeship Program. Call guidelines. Journeymen are en- get that which has made a deep sure to get the name of the per- Larry is the Secretary for the Pen- the Union Office. couraged to update their skills. impression on our minds.” son providing you information. sion, Welfare, Vacation and Spe- Under Duties of Apprentice- We are currently experiencing a Local 169 cont’d –Tryon Edwards (1809 - Lately, we have been experienc- cial Benefits and can be reached ship, Section 5.3 part L, page 4 of high demand for stainless steel, further down the out of work list 1894) ing some incorrect information by phone at (269) 345-8944, or by the Apprenticeship Standards Inconel, and RMD certified weld- and affects future work opportu- “In matters of conscience, being provided to our members. mail at: P.O. Box 19541, Kalamazoo, states, “According to the Ap- ers. Having these skills will in- nities. the law of majority has no In order to make sure the correct MI 49019. prenticeship Standards you are crease your opportunities for Weld Testing: Mass weld place.” information is provided, it helps To all active members, if you required to accurately fill out the employment and boost Boiler- testing was completed on Novem- –Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - to have a name so the Union Of- have not sent in your Coordina- online work report for NO later maker manhours overall. ber 18, 2020. Thank you to all the 1948) fice can call Benesys, correct the tion of Benefits Form, your Spou- than ten (10) days from the end Apprentices: Apprentices instructors, journeyman, and ap- person providing incorrect infor- sal Form, or your Birth Certifi- of the current work week.” are reminded to call your Area prentices who worked to make it mation and find out why they are cates for your children, no one Good and Welfare: Agent at 8:00 am the following a success. “Sit down before fact as a providing our members with in- will be covered on our insurance Get well to all our sick and business day after layoff. Failure Retired member, Timothy little child, be prepared to give correct information. until these items are sent to TIC. injured members to call in at the required time may Acocks Sr, passed away on No- up every preconceived notion... SICK AND INJURED: Please Please call TIC immediately at Condolences to the family result in disciplinary action. In vember 7, 2020. Our thoughts and or you shall learn nothing.” keep all our sick and injured mem- (800) 323-8079 and get the above- and friends for the loss of Brian addition, calling in late places you prayers go out to his family dur- ` –Thomas H. Huxley (1825 - bers in your thoughts and prayers. (Continued next column) Armstrong on Nov. 17, 2020. (Continued next column) ing this difficult time. 1895) November 27, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Outdoors Local 149 In Michigan We Trust Roofers & By Jolene Priest Schultz Waterproofers Michigan Department of Roofers 149 Natural Resources DETROIT – Main Office – Southeastern Lower Michigan – It was something that had Regular Membership Meeting. The next regular membership never been done before, vision- meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tues., Jan. 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ary in its day. The next Executive Board meeting is scheduled for Tues., Dec. It was a groundbreaking 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. compromise that has resulted in Condolences. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we a $1.2 billion (and counting) in- inform you of the passing of the following Brother. Brother Sam Rich vestment in the conservation of (Big Sam), he was 84 years old and a 63-year member. Brother Rich Michigan’s natural resources and past on 11/1/2020. the development of outdoor rec- The 2020 Commencement Ceremony luncheon and the annual reation opportunities for future Retiree’s Christmas and Holiday luncheon have been canceled. generations. CONSIDERED BY Website for announcements, news, and updates. In the 1970s, oil and gas re- MANY to be the most www.rooferslocal149.com sources were found under the spectacular of Follow us on Facebook for announcement updates @ United Pigeon River Country State For- Michigan’s waterfalls, Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local 149 est in the northeastern Lower Laughing Whitefish Reminder. Members please call the Hall when you see a roofing Peninsula – resources owned by Falls cascades through a project whether it is one of our signatory companies or not. The Hall the people of Michigan. picturesque gorge with needs this information. A debate followed on old-growth white pine and Members are reminded to call the Hall (313) 961-6093 to put their whether to allow leasing of these hemlock towering above. name on the out of work list. minerals, with heated discussion It’s located in Alger CLEARANCE CARDS. Are you scheduled to go out of town for on both sides. The Michigan County in the central work in another Local’s territory? Clearance cards are needed when Department of Natural Resources, U.P., and there’s only a you are sent out of town to work. Get a clearance card from the Hall governor’s office, conservation half-mile hike to the and call the Local in that area to avoid fines against you. organizations, the public and falls. In 2019, a $300,000 MID-MICHIGAN AREA – Clio Office. The next Mid-Michigan many others worked together to trust fund grant financed regular membership meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tue., Jan 12, find a solution. reconstruction of the 2021 at 6 p.m. at 810 Tacoma Ct. Clio MI, 48420. And from this collaboration, 1970’s-built boardwalks, Mid-Michigan Training Center Information the Michigan Natural Resources staircase and scenic The Mid-Michigan Apprentices will be as follows: Trust Fund was born. overlook for improved Apprentice 1, thru 3- start on Monday, November 23, 2020 “The concept behind it was safety and accessibility Apprentice 4, thru 8-start on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 that you take the proceeds you and erosion stabilization. All classes begin at 6:00pm get from nonrenewable re- MDNR photo Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Course will be held on Sat. Jan. 9, 2021 sources, things that can’t be re- at 8:00am placed – oil, gas and other miner- that you can go anywhere on the Laughing Whitefish Falls winter playground offering a luge Journeyworkers upgrade classes to improve your skills, your als that are under the ground, that Great Lakes and have access to Scenic Site. Considered by many run (and an all-season luge run), worth, and our Brotherhood/Sisterhood is available at no cost to all are owned by the people of them thanks to the Natural Re- to be the most spectacular of lighted cross-country ski trails, a Mid-Michigan LU 149 members. Michigan – take the proceeds sources Trust Fund.” Michigan’s waterfalls, Laughing skating rink and a skating trail. Dues must be current in order to enter the Training Center. from those resources and put Many recent projects Whitefish Falls cascades through The complex, managed by the If you are interested in any of these classes, contact Rick Baird them in a fund that can only be throughout the state can be tied a picturesque gorge with old- nonprofit Muskegon Sports at the Training Center, 810-687-1368, or [email protected] to used to buy additional resources to trust fund grants. Some of growth white pine and hemlock Council in partnership with the make arrangements. like land and development these land acquisitions and de- towering above. DNR, boasts one of only four When contractors call the Union Hall for help, we need to know projects for recreation,” said Bill velopment projects are well It’s certainly worth the trip winter luge tracks in the nation who is available, and have an up to date phone number. All Mid- Rustem in a recent DNR video known; others are hidden gems. to Alger County in the central U.P. and the world’s only universally Michigan Area members who are out of work need to call the Hall at highlighting trust fund projects. But they’re all treasures now avail- to decide for yourself. The site accessible all-season luge run. (810) 687-1368 to be put on the out of work list. Rustem is the current chair- able to the public because of the also serves as a trailhead for the Understanding the need to Information is accurate as of submission time for this article, 11/ man of the Michigan Natural Re- foresight of those who worked so Iron Belle Trail. include more all-season recre- 20/20, 2pm sources Trust Fund Board and diligently more than 40 years ago Palms Book State Park. ation and improve accessibility, –In Solidarity, Brian Gregg Business Manager Roofers 149 was the environmental advisor to to make this happen. Each year, more than 100,000 visi- the Muskegon Sports Council Gov. William Milliken in 1976, “Chances are, if you are an tors ride the glass-bottomed raft updated its master plan to include Outdoors, continued when the trust fund concept origi- outdoor enthusiast or lover of over Kitch-iti-kipi, or the “Big new components. With a crossings, rock crawls and other elements. The park’s remaining 122 nated. “No place else in the coun- parks, you have spent time at Spring,” at Palms Book State Park $300,000 trust fund grant, the acres of ORV trails and terrain are expected to be ready for riders by 2023. try ever tried anything like this, multiple public places funded by in Schoolcraft County in the U.P. Muskegon Sports Council is DNR Outdoor Adventure Center. The goal of creating the Out- and it’s proven to be extremely the Michigan Natural Resources And, thanks to a $50,000 trust working on completing the first door Adventure Center was to bring “Up North” to downtown De- successful,” Rustem said. Trust Fund,” said Jon Mayes, fund grant to replace a worn phase of the forest canopy tour troit. In addition to other funding sources and partnerships, a $9 The trust fund was estab- DNR recreation grants manager. canopy over the raft, along with project, which consists of a zip million trust fund grant was used to acquire the space for the com- lished under the Kammer Recre- Here are just a few of those other needed repairs, visitors can line through the trees. When pleted center, which is housed in the historic Globe Building. ational Land Trust Fund Act of recent projects, with locations continue to enjoy this spectacu- completed, this zip line is expected The center, completed in 2015 after three years of work, was a 1976, named after state Sen. Kerry spanning from one end of Michi- lar spring indefinitely. The project to be universally accessible. collaborative effort with the City of Detroit to bring the outdoors Kammer, one of the key early fig- gan to the other. is due to be completed this month, Holly Oaks ORV Park. In downtown and provide educational programs to visitors from Detroit ures instrumental in development Before visiting facilities, it’s but visitors can still access the raft 2017, the DNR, supported by a and beyond. Since opening, the center has averaged more than of the concept. The trust fund’s recommended to first check in the meantime. Completed project $2.9 million trust fund grant, pur- 100,000 guests annually. Visitors experience hands-on activities, original purpose was to fund pur- webpages or call ahead. Due to repairs include replacement of the chased 235 acres on a former min- exhibits and simulators, such as walking behind and touching a chase of land for the public’s en- the COVID-19 pandemic, some raft’s stainless-steel bottom pan – ing and gravel site in southeast waterfall, stepping into a fishing boat and reeling in a big fish, joyment using revenue derived facilities are closed or have re- the covering attached to the bot- Michigan. Fast forward to today, hitting the trail on a mountain bike or snowmobile, and much more. from oil, gas and mineral rights duced hours and days. tom of the raft that protects its and this reclaimed land – now From dozens of recreation projects big and small, to important owned by the state. Iron Belle Trail. Extending flotation material from damage part of Holly Recreation Area – is land acquisitions for critical deer wintering habitat and other uses, In 1984, Michigan voters more than 2,000 miles, the Iron caused by animals. Michigan’s second state park the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund has compiled a nearly 45- added the trust fund to state con- Belle Trail is an iconic trail touch- At 100 feet across and 40 feet area to be jointly managed by year history of success. No doubt the future holds much more in store. stitution and expanded its pur- ing hundreds of municipalities deep, Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan’s state and county recreation agen- Learn more about the trust fund at Michigan.gov/MNRTF. pose to allow the fund’s use for and crossing through 48 Michi- largest freshwater spring, gush- cies. Known as Holly Oaks ORV development of public land, such gan counties from the far west- ing 10,000 gallons of water a Park, it is operated by Oakland as creating playgrounds, trails ern tip of the Upper Peninsula to minute from fissures in the un- County Parks and Recreation in and sports fields and renovating Belle Isle in Detroit. Using a com- derlying limestone. Because of its partnership with the DNR. campgrounds and park pavilions. pilation of existing trails and net- constant 45-degree temperature, After years of planning and “Since its inception, the trust works, along with new connec- the spring only freezes over dur- collaboration, the park’s first 113 fund has steadily and signifi- tions, this trail offers two distinct ing extremely harsh winters and acres opened in September as the cantly improved the quality of life routes – one for hiking and the the raft remains available to visi- first off-road vehicle park in for residents and visitors other for biking. It’s in part what tors year-round (although the southeast Michigan. It’s already throughout the state,” said DNR makes Michigan famous for be- parking lot isn’t plowed, so plan serving an active riding commu- Director Dan Eichinger. “These ing “The Trails State.” for a short hike to the spring in nity. Riders enjoy the challenges trust fund-supported projects, This extensive trail network winter months). of 4x4 trails, single-track trails for which leverage additional invest- couldn’t have happened without By means of this self-oper- motorcycles, steep hills, water ment from local government part- wide community partnerships and ated, cable-pulled observation (Continued next column) ners, positively affect the physi- grants from the Michigan Natu- raft, visitors are guided to van- cal, social and mental well-being ral Resources Trust Fund, along tage points overlooking fascinat- of community residents.” with a mix of funding from local ing underwater features like an- Today, the trust fund is en- partners, philanthropy, and state cient tree trunks, lime-encrusted tirely dependent on its invest- and federal grants. branches and fat trout, all quite ment income for grant awards and Two recent trust fund grants visible through the crystal waters for asset growth. It’s overseen by for an Iron Belle Trail section near far below. the Michigan Natural Resources Bruce Crossing in Ontonagon Oden State Fish Hatchery. #1 Michigan Electrical Maintenance Firm Trust Fund Board, comprised of County and another near Gaylord The DNR manages six cold-wa- the standing director of the DNR in Otsego County – totaling more ter fish hatcheries throughout the and four members appointed by than $390,000 combined – show- state, geared toward hatching the governor, all serving four- case the important role the trust fish eggs and rearing fry – baby year terms. fund has had in connecting this fish – and stocking some of The board recommends trail system. Michigan’s public lakes, streams trust fund grants for local and A 1.3-mile hiking section of the and ponds. Among these is the state governments who apply for North Country National Scenic Oden State Fish Hatchery in funding for outdoor recreation Trail, part of the Iron Belle Trail in Emmet County in the northern improvement projects or land ac- Ontonagon County in the western Lower Peninsula. quisitions. The DNR receives U.P., was constructed last year to In addition to rearing brown grant applications each April. connect a parking area near Bruce and rainbow trout, this hatchery Over several months, the appli- Crossing to the scenic and very offers an array of fishing and edu- cations are reviewed and site vis- popular O Kun de Kun Falls. cational experiences such as a its conducted, and two rounds of In the northern portion of the visitor center that sees more than www.uispowerservices.com scoring take place. Lower Peninsula, a 12-mile biking 30,000 guests a year; interpretive The DNR then presents the extension of the North Central facilities and trails; an underwa- application rankings to the board State Trail from Gaylord to the ter viewing chamber to see fish during its December public meet- Otsego-Crawford county line, also in native habitat; seasonal pro- ing. From there, the board recom- part of the Belle Isle Trail, was com- gramming like kid-friendly fishing mends projects for funding to the pleted last year. With this addition, activities and more. Michigan Legislature. the trail now stretches 75 miles all Many of these experiences Once the Legislature appro- the way to Mackinaw City at the were expanded in 2012 through a priates the funding, based on the tip of the mitt. $300,000 trust fund grant. With board’s recommendations, the bill The DNR, in partnership the grant funding, a fishing pier, is sent to the governor to sign with the Detroit Riverfront Con- boardwalk and viewing platforms into law. This process highlights servancy, Michigan Department were built on two natural springs the importance of the grant fund- of Transportation, Ralph C. Wil- near the visitor center. ing, which has benefited all 83 son Jr. Foundation and private The grant also ensured pro- counties throughout the state. partners, is working to develop tection against erosion of the “Over $1 billion that the western portion of the Detroit hatchery grounds. The hatchery wouldn’t have otherwise been Riverwalk and May Creek was originally built in 1920 and there now go into all of these com- Greenway. This is another part of underwent a total rebuild that was munities,” said Erin McDonough, the Iron Belle Trail, for walking and completed in 2002. current vice chair of the trust fund, biking. Two grants from the trust Muskegon State Park Win- in the recent DNR video. “These fund – totaling $5.7 million – will ter Sports Complex. Located communities are smart. They’re be used in partnership with other within Muskegon State Park, near using this money to change their funding sources for the purchase Lake Michigan in Muskegon destinies as communities. It’s not of easements for these projects, County, the Muskegon Winter a single iconic project. It’s the fact which are in various phases. Sports Complex is a multi-faceted 14 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN November 27, 2020