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Spreading the Word IBEWJOURNAL ORGANIZING PACIFIC ISLES You are to be commended for spreading the word and encouraging the EXECUTIVE OFFICERS INTERNATIONAL IBEW JOURNAL VICE PRESIDENTS 16 use of Automatic External Defibrillators, as you did in the April 2002 issue. I EDWIN D. HILL Edwin D. Hill, EDITOR Guam and Saipan International President am pleased to be able to report that the knowledge and use of these lifesav- First District 1125-15th St., N.W. DONALD LOUNDS C. James Spellane, 16 In remote U.S. territories, IBEW ing units are now much more widespread among the IBEW members. Washington, D.C. 20005 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300, DIRECTOR While there is still a long way to go, local unions in Boston, Philadelphia, JEREMIAH J. O’CONNOR Mississauga, Ontario, organizing efforts help workers find Canada L5T 2N5 Carol A. Cipolari, Pittsburgh, Washington, D. C., Portland, Oregon, Rockford, Illinois and other International Secretary-Treasurer MANAGING EDITOR 1125-15th St., N.W. justice at last Second District locations in California and Nevada all have AED units in their offices. Oth- Washington, D.C. 20005 Carol M. Fisher ers, while not having an actual operating unit, have training models and FRANK J. CARROLL JR. 100 Grandview Road, Suite 111 Malinda R. Brent On the cover: The planting of the IBEW include AED training as a regular part of their first aid training. Just recently, INTERNATIONAL Braintree, Massachusetts Angela M. Roberts COVER under the auspices of the NJATC, seven more IBEW members received this EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 02184 Kathy M. Mangum flag on islands closer to Asia than North Chairman training. They include four locals from Tennessee, and one local each from Third District America brings a new day for Guam and MILTON L. FOSTER If You Would Like to Change DONALD C. SIEGEL Florida, Iowa and western Michigan. c/o IBEW Local 191 Your Address Electronically— 500 Cherrington Pkwy. Saipan workers NACTEL GRADUATION Ours is very much a “work in progress,” but with continuing help from 2701 Hoyt Avenue Please visit our web Suite 325 14 Everett, Washington 98201 site at publications such as yours, the job is made easier. Each passing day sees us Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108 www.ibew.org closer to our goal of facilitating the increase of survival rates from sudden First District and click on JOSEPH A. McCAFFERTY Fourth District [email protected] cardiac arrest by increasing public access defibrillation. Your assistance is PAUL J. WITTE c/o IBEW Local 380, 3900 Ridge Pike Staying After 8260 North Creek Drive, Suite 140 most welcome and appreciated. Collegeville, Pennsylvania 19426 Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 HOW TO REACH US James J. Coyne, Jr., President Second District We welcome letters from our Labor Ready COYNE FIRST AID RUI M. CARRINHO Fifth District readers. The writer should include his or her name, address and, if applica- c/o IBEW Local 1274 MELVIN W. HORTON 10 Campaign Curbs Abuse of 100 Concourse Parkway ble, IBEW local union number and What If? 1329 Jefferson Boulevard Suite 300 card number. Family members should Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 include the local union number of the Contingent Workers I want to thank you for the May 2002 article on Amtrak. Several months Birmingham, Alabama 35244 IBEW member to whom the Journal Third District ago I wrote my U.S. Senators questioning the logic of dismantling Amtrak in is mailed. Please keep letters as brief SALVATORE J. CHILIA Sixth District light of September 11. Amtrak was one of two means of mass transportation as possible. The Journal reserves the c/o IBEW Local 38 LAWRENCE P. CURLEY right to select letters for publication NACTEL Holds available for crossing America for several days following that tragic day. 1590 E. 23rd Street 8174 Cass Avenue and edit all submissions for length. Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Darien, Illinois 60561 What if it happens again? What if there is another World War? The airlines Send letters to: Second Graduation cannot provide the amount of service that the railroads provided during Fourth District Seventh District Letters to the Editor, IBEW Journal, 1125 15th St., N.W., Room 1001, FEATURES RAISING THE BAR LONNIE PLOTT JONATHAN GARDNER 14 First IBEW Members Receive Degrees World War II. The national bus fleet no longer exists as it did in 1941. Once Washington, D.C. 20005 4 c/o IBEW Local 613 4400 Will Rogers Parkway, Suite 309 the rolling stock is gone, it’s gone. Once the railroad right of ways are gone, or send by e-mail to: Through Online Telecom Program 501 Pulliam Street, SW, Suite 250 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108 [email protected] they are gone. At that point, what is America going to do? Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Eighth District The charts in the article point out just how under-funded the railroads Fifth District JON F. WALTERS ©2002 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. IEC Meeting are. One day we are going to need the railroads again and they will not be LYLE KEITH QUERRY 330 Shoup Avenue, Suite 204 All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. on there. I urge everyone to voice his or her view. In addition, it might help c/o IBEW Local 53 P.O. Box 51257 Union-made paper. 44 Minutes of May 29, 2002, Meeting 1100 E. Admiral Blvd. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405 IBEW Journal (ISSN: 0897-2826) Published save a brother his job. Kansas City, Missouri 64106 monthly, except January/February and Dwayne T. Gartner Ninth District July/August, which are combined issues, by Sixth District MICHAEL S. MOWREY the International Brotherhood of Electrical Local 94 member, Cranbury, New Jersey WILLIAM H. TURNER Workers, 1125 15th Street, N.W., Washing- 2500 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 250 ton, D.C. 20005-2765. Subscriptions prices in 2 President’s Message Energy Market; Court c/o IBEW Local 570 Sacramento, California the United States and Canada, $4 per year in 750 S. Tuscon Boulevard 95833-4221 advance. Periodicals postage paid at Wash- 3 Secretary-Treasurer’s Reporters Fight for Thank you for bringing to light in the May issue the potentially dim ington, D.C., and at additional mailing offices. Tuscon, Arizona 85716 future of Amtrak rail service. I would like to expand on this article to take POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Message Right to Bargain; and Tenth District Seventh District IBEW Journal, 1125 15th St., N.W., Room the center of attention away from our brothers and sisters who would lose CARL LANSDEN 810, Washington, D.C. 20005-2765. This more… PATRICK LAVIN 4 IBEW Currents their jobs to the more important fact that many of the areas that Amtrak 5726 Marlin Road, Suite 500 Journal will not be held responsible for c/o IBEW Local 47 views expressed by correspondents. Paid Verizon Workers Avert 12 Safety & Health Chattanooga, Tennessee advertising is not accepted. serves are very rural areas. Ask anybody who has ridden the Empire Builder 600 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. 37411-4043 Canada Post Agreement No. 40011756 Strike; IBEW Member Winning Entries from line from Chicago to Seattle. This line covers sparsely populated areas that Diamond Bar, California 91765 Eleventh District Wins in Oregon; Cali- Safety Poster Contest have no other affordable options for transit. If the federal government can Eighth District WILLIAM C. EADS JOHN E. COLE fornia Recovering 20 Local Lines build freeways and commuter lines in the cities, I believe they can also sub- 300 South Jefferson, Suite 300 194 Rt. 104 DEPARTMENTS Springfield, Missouri 65806 From Catastrophic sidize rural America as well. I believe the IBEW Journal could gather more Keswick, NB, Canada E6L 2A4 40 In Memoriam (Continued on page 45) Brush With Open What Do You Thinkof This? Where’s the Outrage? Right Here e’re in the middle of what might be close votes. And this comes as the loss of jobs due to NAFTA t first it was ridiculous. Now it’s outra- apart the fabric of our country worse than any outside enemy and other trade policies is at an all time high. The destruction could do. called the patriotic season. of our industrial base—even those parts that keep our national geous. The worst part is that this is our money they’re taking. In early July we celebrated Canada Day and defense strong—has ripple effects that are felt by every worker First came Enron, a rogue company that financed Their crimes are threatening to bring down the whole econ- Independence Day, and on we move to Labor Day. in every occupation. the political drive for deregulation across the United omy. Some estimates say that $578 billion—yes, that’s billion— This year, of course, September will also mark— And now comes the seemingly endless trail of corporate States, then took full advantage of the laws they in retirement savings have disappeared because of the stock with mourning and resolve—the one-year anniver- scandals and with them the near collapse of the financial mar- helped write to rip off consumers for millions in market plunge brought about by the current corporate crime sary of the September 11 attacks. kets. The contempt that corporate executives have shown for jacked-up energy prices. spree. Average folks all across North America, including some In the closing months of the middle class, for lawmakers, and for Then came WorldCom, Adel- of our members, have seen their retirement 2001, I was heartened by the any bounds of decency and fair play is phia, Dynegy, Tyco, and even nest eggs dwindle to almost nothing. Labor- surge of unity and patriotism across this nothing less than obscene. When orga- Martha (sell and make millions right management investment funds are scram- Wcontinent. All elements of society seemed nized labor tried to sound the alarms, Abefore a stock tanks; it’s a good thing) bling to protect our future security. Plans for to be putting aside normal squabbles for right-wing forces in politics and the media Stewart. The corporate CEOs were prac- college for the kids, plans for a new home, the greater good. Thousands of members of accused us of waging old-fashioned class tically coming into congressional hear- plans for a secure future … all of these have the IBEW and other unions literally joined warfare. ings with their coats over their heads just been put in real jeopardy for countless work- the fight through their military reserve duty. Brothers and sisters, there is class war- like the Mafia guys from the 1950s. ing families in the United States and Canada Hundreds of thousands of other union fare, all right—the wealthiest and most Except the Mafia guys at least looked because of the rapaciousness of corporate members are working at home in related powerful in this country have declared all like they might be ashamed of what cutthroats. And now they want to “privatize” efforts to keep our nations strong. out war on the middle class and the poor. they’d done. Social Security too. Are they so greedy they But the unity has cracked. Working They have systematically attacked and Now the big picture becomes clearer. literally want everything that working people North America has upheld its end of the attempted to dismantle every safeguard, Bush and Cheney entered office to have? bargain. Corporate North America and their every advance and every bit of security usher in a new era of government by It’s time to pull the plug on W. and his political puppets have betrayed us. that North American workers have fought the corporation of the corporation and cronies. And we have two ways to do it. First What kind of country will our military for, earned and built over seven decades. for the corporation. It turns out that is the labor movement. We will fight for reservists come home to? Following Sep- We are not powerless. Another sea- Arthur Andersen didn’t single-handedly shareholder resolutions to stop abuses. We tember 11, members of both parties acted son is almost upon us in the United subvert the accounting profession. There will fight for legislation to reform business with haste to use our money to bail out States—election season. It is time for a were plenty of shenanigans going on for practices. We will organize workplaces and the airline industry that suffered such EDWIN D. HILL little accountability on the part of those years to help a few executives maximize JEREMIAH J. O’CONNOR negotiate contracts, because every collective tremendous losses in the shutdown of INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT who claim to represent us. Our job is to their greed at the expense of workers, INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER bargaining agreement is part of a firewall to commercial aviation caused by the attacks. sort through the cheap rhetoric and the shareholders, and just about anybody keep corporate hands off your retirement. You and I helped make sure that airline CORPORATE attempts to drive wedges between workers else you can think of. Two such guys TWO SUCH GUYS And we’ll vote. Oh boy, will we vote. We’ll executives continued to make millions. But “ through issues like guns or school vouchers who made a pile as a result of cooked “ have to cool our jets before we can take on when it came to providing relief for indus- NORTH AMERICA or whatever. The issue is jobs. The issue is books were—Bush and Cheney. WHO MADE A PILE AS A Bush and Cheney in 2004, but we have this try workers, Congress could not free up a social trust. We need to have faith in God, And now they’re preaching the little affair called a mid-term election this year. single penny. In the following months, cor- AND THEIR POLITICAL faith in our nations, and faith in each other virtues of corporate accountability and RESULT OF COOKED Thirty-four U.S. Senators, all 435 members of porate welfare flowed like water, but relief as fellow trade union members. And our the need for reform? Please. the House of Representatives, and 36 gover- for the unemployed was a mere trickle. PUPPETS HAVE immediate task this fall is to call the roll, If Bill Clinton had the relationship BOOKS WERE—BUSH nors are on the ballot. Thousands of state and Then came the renewed drive for fast take names, and keep score. Are we a soci- with “Kenny Boy” Lay of Enron that local offices are up for grabs. It’s way past track trade negotiating authority for the BETRAYED US. ety that lives by its own rules and allows George W. has, the calls for impeach- AND CHENEY. time to put some populist common sense President of the United States. Taken away ” true freedom and opportunity? Or are we ment would be filling the air. Whitewa- ” back in government at all levels. in 1994, this provision gives the administra- descending into the jungle where only the ter—a $70 million, taxpayer-financed Just use one litmus test. If W. comes to tion the power to negotiate trade deals with other nations and strongest survive and the rest fight over crumbs? Those in fishing trip that yielded virtually nothing—pales in comparison your town and puts his arm around candidate X and says he then send them to Congress on the “fast track” for an up or power who hold public office can’t duck these questions. to the insider trading and creative accounting that filled the needs that person to help him finish the job, run the other down vote with no amendments. Taking this authority away Our situation is that stark, brothers and sisters. Not in my personal bank accounts of George W. and Dick Cheney at way. They can try to push any button they want, but they can’t from Presidents was one of the few weapons workers had lifetime have the choices been so sobering. Let’s get to work. 1 their old oil companies. If Clinton had done what they did, hide the fact that they’re after your wallet and your job. 1 available to help fight for their interests as corporate powers conservatives would be foaming at the mouth. We don’t hear carved up the global economic pie. much from those hypocrites these days, do we? But fast track is just a short step away from being back, This administration and its ethically-challenged fat cat bud- having passed both houses of Congress after some tortuously dies are doing more than lining their pockets. They’re ripping

2 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 3 who worked on the project. “The 200- IBEW MEMBER WINS pound battery cells were extremely frag- California Law Would STATE OFFICE IN OREGON IBEWCURRENTS ile and expensive, requiring two workers Raise the Bar for Electricians to carefully lift them into place.” IBEW member Dan Gard- public in San Diego three years ago. Low Parker said the IBEW team did as ner won a decisive 59 per- quality work by anyone in the industry much of the work as possible on the cent of the vote in a four-way taints everyone, bill supporters said. ranges while they were dry-docked. primary race for state Com- “Now, a nonunion contractor can pull “After all of the optic and solar mounting anyone off the street and call them an elec- missioner of the Bureau of stands were mounted on the ranges in trician,” said Ninth District International Rep- Labor and Industries. Tolchester Channel, it was then neces- By Land or By Sea— resentative Gregory Teeple. “This bill will Gardner, a member of sary for us to complete our conduit, raise industry standards and make a safer Local 48 in Portland, was IBEW Members Light the Way cabling and termination on site in the product for the consumer.” declared winner in the non- channel,” Parker said. IBEW apprentices hit the books Apprentices would be required to enter partisan race on May 21. By IBEW members demonstrated their versatile skills on a recent “Once completed, the IBEW crew and computers as part of their rigorous training. state Department of Industrial Relations- capturing more than 50 per- placed the equipment in operation and U.S. Coast Guard installation project on the Chesapeake Bay. approved programs offered by community cent of the vote, he avoids a tested it in the presence Members of Local 70, Washington, “It is quite a challenge A new law tightening standards for inside colleges and technical schools. Electrical contest in the general elec- of the U.S. Coast Guard,” D.C., and Local 24, Baltimore, Maryland, to make conduit changes wireman electricians was signed by Califor- apprentices would also need to complete tion. (See “IBEW Member said Local 24 Business performed all of the electrical work on in direction and conduit nia Governor Gray Davis in May after both 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, roughly Makes Statewide Run in Manager James B. Kauff- the project to install Coast Guard-pro- terminations while fight- houses of the state legislature approved it the amount National Joint Apprenticeship Oregon,” IBEW Journal, man. “The two-hour test vided navigational equipment on the ing the currents and the with bipartisan support. Training Committee requires in its five-year April 2002, page 17.) was successful as was Tolchester Channel front and rear elements on the Chesa- The IBEW and the National Electrical apprentice program. Gardner’s leading oppo- the 24-hour function “ranges,” which utilize lights to provide peake Bay in November,” Contractors Association lobbied in favor of The law does not include a so-called nent garnered only 23 per- test.” direction to barges and vessels. Frequent said Local 70 Business the bill requiring electrician certification, “grandfather clause” that would exempt cur- cent of the vote. Forty Continuous DC power bad weather and a treacherous course Manager James W. Spruill. which will go into effect January 1, 2005. rent electricians from its provisions, Teeple percent of the eligible voters feeds two Coast Guard make Tolchester Channel a navigational Two battery banks California joins 30 other states with mini- said, a fact that will probably attract some turned out. night-time obstruction challenge for ship pilots. The new signal supply electrical power mum qualifications for electricians. grumbling. But a similar law passed in Ore- An inside wireman, Gard- lights and the range ranges will make the course easier to for each of the ranges, Today in California, professions such as gon shows that this requirement has a posi- ner will take charge in Janu- switch box, said L.U. 70 maneuver. and the batteries are manicurists, acupuncturists, locksmiths and tive impact. ary of an agency charged Press Secretary Jerry The channel is located on the Eastern charged by a solar pho- even boxers need to be certified, but electri- “Over time, it put everybody back into with protecting workers and Deinlein. “The switch box shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Mary- tovoltaic system compris- cians who enter schools and other public school two or three times a year to keep children in the workplace, contains a photo-electri- land and Virginia. The project was begun ing fifteen 35-watt solar places do not need to meet minimum quali- their licenses current,” Teeple said. “Any- governing registered appren- cally controlled relay on Labor Day 2001 and completed by array panels, said Local fications. Unsafe electrical construction by body that wants to do work in the electrical ticeship programs and switch that enables day- Thanksgiving. 70 member Cal Parker, an uncertified electrician resulted in the construction industry will have to take the banning employment dis- time navigational lights gruesome electrocution of a member of the test.” 1 crimination. and a night-time range “It’s sweet,” Gardner At work light. The range lights on the U.S. said of his victory. He said Coast Guard were equipped with MARCH OF DIMES D.C. WALK EVENT RAISES MONEY, SPIRITS he plans to spend the rest of installation directional lamp-heads, installation the year campaigning for project, and the obstruction lights More than 50 IBEW International Office staffers and officers and their families and friends candidates in the fall con- IBEW mem- were omni-directional. participated in the Washington, D.C., March of Dimes Walkathon May 5. gressional and gubernatorial bers climb All conductors between up to the races and building his team the equipment were run The weather was perfect for the 6.5-mile walk along the National Mall past such land- solar panels. for transition to office. in PVC coated rigid steel marks as the Washington Monument and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The IBEW team Gardner said he won all conduit, and each circuit led by International President Ed Hill collected $25,100. 36 counties in Oregon, the required a separate conduit IBEW Team Captain Elbert Monroe said only state system.” 1 the team faced stiff competition from a with 100 local bank, which could unseat the IBEW percent IBEW members Dave Vaso, as the event’s top fundraiser for the charity mail-in bal- left, (Local 24) and Cal Parker 1 (Local 70) at work on the U.S. raising money to prevent birth defects and loting. Coast Guard Tolchester infant mortality. Channel Project. Behind them are the solar panels set on “We had spirit galore,” Monroe said. “If light stands on the we don’t make Number 1 this year, that’s Dan Gardner Chesapeake Bay. The contrac- OK because it’s for the tiniest of babies.” 1 tor on the project was Enterprise Electric. (Currents continued on next page)

4 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 5 industry made it a tough year for our for a new labor agreement. Preliminary our members are going to do well.” IBEWCURRENTS California Recovering From Catastrophic members, who were not in any way meetings between the local and PG&E Local 1245 members are hoping to responsible for the crisis and in fact are already taking place, with pensions have a new contract ratified by the end continued from page 5 Brush With Open Energy Market worked extremely hard to keep the and retiree health benefits figuring as of the year. power on and safe and reliable,” Wolfe primary bargaining issues. Despite their wild ride with deregu- The good news is that California seems to be recovering cials began investigating power said. “A less well-trained, dedicated work Wolfe said plenty of common ground lation, Local 1245 members will keep providers, and federal regulators finally steadily from last year’s disastrous brush with an open electricity force could easily have walked away between the two sides exists as a foun- doing their jobs. imposed wholesale price caps. All of this from this problem. Our folks have stuck it dation for negotiations. “PG&E under- “The underlying reality hasn’t market. Sky-high prices have become manageable, and new helped tame the market by last summer, out and the union has worked hard to stands Local 1245 has been an changed,” Wolfe said. “The state and power plants have been constructed, relieving the state of its but not before consumer rates were protect job security during this period.” enormously valuable ally throughout national economy need a reliable elec- hiked and PG&E filed bankruptcy. It is in this atmosphere that Local the energy crisis. The union recognizes tric infrastructure and our members are reliance on out-of-state energy marketers. And as if there were IBEW locals and their allies in the 1245 will begin bargaining with PG&E that we need the company to succeed if the people who can deliver it.” 1 any doubt, Enron was definitively exposed in May as a manipu- Coalition of Utility Employees (CUE), meanwhile, successfully petitioned the lator of the state’s energy crisis, using a grab bag full of tricks to California Public Utilities Commission to exploit the market and push prices to astronomical levels. prohibit utility layoffs that would affect Illinois Lawmakers to Court: Allow Court Reporters to Bargain service. In the fall of 2001, The bad news is that it Local 1245 successfully cam- The Illinois General Assembly over- The resolutions acknowledged the have a neutral third party verify the took price controls to achieve paigned against two ballot whelmingly passed resolutions urging difficult working conditions the court local’s claim of majority status. that recovery and, if they’re measures to municipalize elec- the state high court to allow its own reporters have endured due to a pro- Five months later, the state Depart- removed, California still faces tric power in San Francisco, court reporters one of the basic rights longed hiring freeze. They also recog- ment of Labor certified the IBEW had deregulation—the failed plan measures that threatened to guaranteed to all other state workers— nized that public policy of the state 372 signatures, the vast majority of the that wreaked havoc with the displace thousands of mem- the right to organize. explicitly grants state workers collective bargaining unit, Donovan said. But the state’s economy and way of bers. By a vote of 113-2, the non-binding bargaining rights under the Illinois court rejected that too. He said the life. The Federal Energy Regu- state House of Representatives resolu- Public Labor Relations Act. court justices are worried about the latory Commission must tion encouraged the state Supreme “State employees have these rights,” possibility of the state Public Employ- decide by September whether The Road Ahead Court justices to recognize IBEW said Local 1220 Business Agent Mike ees Relations Board asserting jurisdic- to lift those wholesale price PG&E Corp. has put for- Chicago Local 1220 as the court Donovan. “It’s up to the Supreme tion over the court. caps. If that happens, Califor- ward an ambitious plan to reporters’ designated bargaining repre- Court to follow the law.” The court has a history of success- nia could be plunged into the reorganize itself, exit bank- sentative. A similar measure passed by The local will continue mounting a fully fighting efforts by the court morass again, even as it strug- ruptcy, and resume buying voice vote in the Illinois Senate in late public awareness campaign within the reporters to unionize. The American gles to pay off the billions it power for its customers by the May. legal and union community, Donovan Federation of State, County and Munic- spent last year to keep the end of the year. That reorgani- In testimony before a Senate com- said. ipal Employees made an attempt in the lights on. zation plan would create three mittee before that vote, Local 1220 In July 2001, Local 1220 formally mid-1980s. In 1992, the court reporters “Legally, the structures are new, federally regulated com- Business Manager Donald Brandon requested voluntary recognition or a tried again with an unsuccessful still in place for this to hap- panies for generation, electric appealed to the legislators’ sense of secret ballot election. The court rejected attempt by the International Brother- pen again,” said Eric Wolfe, transmission and gas transmis- fairness on behalf of 500 court the request, responding with an offer to hood of Teamsters. 1 communications director, sion, while keeping gas and reporters, who are seeking voluntary Local 1245, Walnut Creek, electric distribution as a state- recognition by the court. whose members work for one regulated utility. Local 1245 “The overwhelming majority by of California’s largest utilities, has endorsed the PG&E plan which the court reporters selected the Pacific Gas and Electric, now A Year in Review over a rival plan put forward IBEW can only help convince the under bankruptcy protection. “We’ve by the California Public Utilities Commis- Supreme Court of the sincerity and taken some corrective measures but the California’s energy crisis began in sion, which the union fears could harm strength of their desire for representa- market is still sitting there like a slum- mid-2000, when wholesale rates climbed employees’ retirement savings by tion,” Brandon said. “Today I ask you bering beast that we hope we’ve tamed. dramatically, in part because of market depressing the value of PG&E stock. to listen to your hearts and stand No one knows for sure if the fight has manipulation by Enron and possibly Business Manager Perry Zimmerman strong for the integrity of Illinois.” gone out of the beast.” other energy companies. Because retail has pointed out that many employees The legacy of California’s clash with rates were capped, the state’s private and retirees are depending on that IBEW Local 1220 members testified an open market lingers as consumers utilities were plunged into crippling stock for their retirement security. April 24 before the state House of pay approximately 40 percent higher res- debt, and by February 2001 the state was For the workers who were on the Representatives labor committee in idential power rates and Local 1245 forced to begin buying power on behalf front line during the darkest moments Springfield, Illinois. That appearance members continue on an uncharted of the utilities. California Gov. Gray of California’s deregulation crisis, scars coincided with a Solidarity Day rally sponsored by the Illinois AFL-CIO and path—negotiating with a bankrupt Davis then began negotiating long-term remain. attended by thousands. employer whose decisions must be power contracts, consumers dramatically “Public hostility toward utility workers cleared with a bankruptcy judge. reduced their use of electricity, state offi- or anybody associated with the utility (Currents continued on next page)

6 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 7 he IBEW is APPOINTED manager/financial IBEWCURRENTS T pleased to an- secretary. Television’s Coveted TRANSITIONS nounce the ap- Committed to continued from page 7 pointment of Fred expanding the Prize Awarded to fter a 25-year RETIREMENT AFL-CIO, secretary- A. “Rocky” Clark as ranks of the IBEW career of ser- treasurer of the IBEW Members A Special Projects through organizing vice with the IBEW, Capital Area (Har- Florida Verizon Director, effective and training new And the winners are… members Jon Henrich retired risburg) Labor Man- July 1, 2002. He members, Brother Workers Avert Strike; of IBEW Local 45, Hollywood, Califor- from his post as agement Group brings his ex- Clark has served Third District Inter- and secretary-trea- Negotiate Model nia, for their outstanding work in technical tensive organizing on the Montana national Represen- surer of the Penn- direction, live and direct-to-tape sound mixing experience to the Council on Voca- Contract tative on July 1, sylvania Electrical and multiple camera editing. position that was tional Education, 2002. Workers Associa- Fred A. Washington and Hawaii Locals A total of 23 IBEW members of Local 45 vacated by Gary the Montana Job Brother Henrich tion. He also served Also Reach Agreement with received Emmys during the May 11 creative arts Heald, who retired Clark Training Coordi- joined the Third on the board of presentation ceremony. The creative arts in January. nating Council and as presi- Verizon District staff in 1989, directors of the Brother Clark will be dent of the Montana State Emmys are presented in Los Angeles a week assisting Third Dis- Labor Department What started as an informal sit-down Jon F. relocating to the Washington, Conference of Electrical before the televised Emmy Awards air. trict utility locals of Pennsylvania turned into a serious bargaining session and D.C. area from the Eighth Dis- Workers. He has attended “We have a pretty good technical crew at with negotiations, Henrich State University four days later—much to the surprise of trict, where he has coordi- courses at the Montana Col- Television City,” said Local 45 shop steward arbitrations and organizing. He and the Lancaster Labor IBEW members in Florida—an agreement nated industrial organizing as lege of Mineral Science and Donna Stock in an understatement. Sister was initiated into Local 1600, Federation. Brother Henrich was reached with Verizon on a new three- an International Representa- Technology and the Center Stock works as a technical director on the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in served three terms as vice year contract. tive since 1997. He was initi- for Degree Studies in Scran- 1976 as a lineman and served president of Lancaster United In 1999, the members of Tampa-based shows Politically Incorrect, The Bold and ated in 1974 into Local 44 in ton, Pennsylvania. as a shop steward. Brother Way. Brother Henrich attended IBEW Local 824 in six Florida counties the Beautiful and Dennis Miller Live. Butte, Montana, where he The members, staff and Henrich was active on Local courses at Pennsylvania State worked for six months without a contract. Local 45 has 100 full time and approx- served on the executive board officers of the IBEW wish 1600’s executive, examin- University, the University of This year, Business Manager Danny Johnson imately 25 per diem workers at the stu- and as recording secretary Brother Clark much luck in ing and COPE boards before Maryland and Cornell Univer- said, the 5,300 workers were ready to strike dios at Television City in Los Angeles. until his election as business his new position. 1 over bumping practices. he was elected business man- sity. They are an integral part of the production Instead, Johnson said, the early agree- ager/financial secretary in A longtime member of the crews that help produce the country’s top soap ment “extends the security arrangements we 1984. Veterans of Foreign Wars, the opera, The Young and the Restless, and The Bold and the Beautiful, the had in our current contract.” It also includes An Air Force veteran, American Legion and the Elks, a 12-percent wage increase and a pension most popular soap opera worldwide. Also taped at the studio are game Brother Henrich was a mem- Brother Henrich plans to com- ith great sad- DECEASED Third District. He plan survivor benefit that raises the industry shows The Price is Right and Hollywood Squares, and Dennis Miller Live, ber of a combat flight crew mit more time to fishing and Wness, the moved to the standard. Other features include a team per- Politically Incorrect and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. The IBEW and served two tours in Viet- helping his wife Bonnie raise a IBEW announces International formance incentive plan, an additional production crews at Television City win Emmys most years, Stock said. nam, from 1956 to 1960 and herd of llamas. the death May 7, Office four years (sixth) personal holiday and improvements This year’s winners are: from 1961 to 1965. The officers, members and 2002, of retired later, following his in the medical, vision and dental coverage Among his trade union staff of the IBEW wish Brother International Rep- appointment as plus improved sickness disability benefits. TECHNICAL DIRECTION/ OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT activities were a stint as vice Henrich a long, healthy and resentative William Executive Assis- 1 Before the talks with Local 824, Verizon ELECTRONIC CAMERA/ IN LIVE & DIRECT TO TAPE SOUND president of the Pennsylvania happy retirement. P. McBride. tant, by former reached agreements with Local 89 in Seat- VIDEO CONTROL MIXING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Brother McBride International Presi- tle, Washington, and Local 1357 in Hon- Hollywood Squares The Bold and the Beautiful retired in 1980 after dent Charles Pil- olulu, Hawaii. Workers at all three locals Bob Ennis Jr. Sandra Harris Stan Sweeney Dave Golba more than 30 years lard, where he were formerly employed by GTE, which Allen Latter Tom Luth Jim Hope Brian Connell CORRECTION of service to the William P. served until his retirement in 1980. merged with Bell Atlantic to form Verizon Wayne Getchell Tracy Lawrence Jerry Martz Clyde Kaplan In our description of the cover photo of the Robert IBEW, with his last in 2000. Hank Geving Les Nourse Daniel Lecuna Jennifer Spangler assignment in the McBride A veteran of Local 89 Business Manager Ray Englehoff Greg Grouwinkel Moses Niagara Power Plant in Lewiston, New York, we International Office. In 1947, World War II, he served as an said the new three-year agreement covering stated that members of Local 2032 work there. In fact, he was initiated into now- officer in the U.S. Air Force 2,200 members includes a 12-percent wage OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OUTSTANDING defunct Local 181 in Utica, and attended Notre Dame workers at the plant are represented by Local 2104, Nia- hike as well as improvements to retiree IN MULTIPLE CAMERA EDITING ACHIEVEMENT IN MULTIPLE New York, where he served University and Coyne Electri- health care and the company’s contribution FOR A DRAMA SERIES CAMERA EDITING gara Falls, New York. Dean Walker is business manager as business manager and cal School. The International to employee 401(k) plans. Local 1357 nego- The Young & The Restless FOR A SPECIAL president and as a member of Officers, staff and members tiated a five-year pact that Business Manager of Local 2104. The two locals are signatories to a com- the examining and executive of the IBEW extend their Clayton Whitney Jr. Rafael Gertel Coming up Roses Harold Dias, Jr. said provides 1,500 mem- mon collective bargaining agreement with the Power boards. most heartfelt condolences to Zoe Edgerton Marc Berut Bob Bernstein bers long-term stability, a 20 percent wage In 1965, Brother McBride Brother McBride’s wife, Ellen, Steve Pierron 1 increase and improvements in disability Authority of the State of New York. was appointed International their two sons and grand- leave, pensions and vacation time. 1 Representative assigned to the children. 1

8 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 9 workers. Burke serves on the special com- times the national average for the con- Labor Ready managed to borrow $65 mil- ing daily paychecks make a large dent in mittee formed to track Labor Ready’s law struction industry. In 2001, its employees lion, its CEO reported at the June annual workers’ earnings. The average Labor violations. logged 31 injuries per 100 workers. This shareholders meeting that it will try to Ready worker lasts an average of 14 days “An increasing number of agencies are dismal showing represents a sharp maintain its self-insured privileges on its with the firm. During that time, he might coming into existence to make money by increase over Labor Ready’s 1999 rate. own, without the cancelled surety bonds. gross $600, but gives back $100 or more in cheating workers and to act as a buffer A recent BCTD report revealed Labor The BCTD is also going after Labor fees for check-cashing, transportation and zone for regulations,” Burke said. Ready has made a widespread and long- Ready for omitting key information from a safety equipment. “They’re all profiting off exploited work- term practice of underpaying workers’ “10-K” report filed with the federal Securi- ers. It makes it hard for good union con- compensation funds in some states and ties and Exchange Commission. Among BCTD Urges Resignations tractors to compete.” not paying into them at all in others, the missing data on the reports, the BCTD As a result of the mounting problems, Contingency agencies profit from often through the ruse of not calling a said in a letter to the SEC, is workers’ com- BCTD President Edward Sullivan is call- every hour that the rented worker is on construction worker a construction pensation, material safety, revenue and ing on Labor Ready’s management team the job. Wages are rock bottom, benefits worker. Because of the high risk of the cost data. Its auditor, Arthur Andersen, to step down. In a letter to Labor Ready are few, if any, and risk of injuries from job, occupational insurance rates for con- approved the company’s 10-K report but investors, he argued the company’s lead- negligent safety conditions is high. Many struction are among the highest. in June, Andersen notified Labor Ready it ers should go, using Labor Ready’s own LaborLabor ReReady’sady’s of the workers have few skills; some are The BCTD found a West Virginia man does not stand by its SEC reports. Labor words from its June 6 report to the SEC: recent immigrants drawn to companies who worked as a construction laborer Ready is reporting dramatically reduced “Labor Ready acknowledges it is at that do not require documentation. Fear 126 times between 1996 and 2000, and of deportation makes them excellent tar- was classified by Labor Ready as a mail ProblemsProblems WorsenWorsen gets for exploitation. clerk or clerical worker 27 times. For the MANY OF THE WORKERS HAVE “Nonunion workers don’t have much remaining 99 jobs, he was coded as a of a voice on the job but temporary piano tuner/taxidermist. Not once was he FEW SKILLS; SOME ARE RECENT Labor Ready, Inc., the nation’s largest supplier of temporary workers have even less under the con- listed for insurance purposes as a con- IMMIGRANTS DRAWN construction help, is having a bad year. A hard-driving inves- tracting relationship,” Burke said. “The struction worker. The BCTD report on agency isn’t on the jobsite to ensure regu- Labor Ready’s workers’ compensation TO COMPANIES THAT DO NOT tigation by the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades lations and rules are being followed. The practices found it misclassified its work Department dredges up a constant stream of the company’s temporary agency and the work site force to significantly reduce its insurance REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION. FEAR supervisors point fingers at each other burden, cheating states and insurance eyebrow-raising shenanigans and regulators are finally paying and the worker is stuck in the middle.” companies out of more than $200 million. OF DEPORTATION MAKES THEM Will Collette of the AFL-CIO Building Copies of the report were sent to all attention. Across the country, federal and state investigations EXCELLENT TARGETS attorneys general; Collette said investiga- are examining the company’s questionable workers’ compen- and Construction Trades Department said the triangular relationship deliberately tions of Labor Ready’s workers’ compen- FOR EXPLOITATION. sation insurance practices and financial disclosures. Profits blurs the lines of responsibility. “If both sation practices are ongoing in almost are way down and bad press is way up. The company that the employment agency and the work site every state. (Texas is a notable exception. company share responsibility, more often The Texas state regulator returned the second quarter profits compared to the risk for claims of health and safety, wage promises “help is on the way” appears in dire need of some than not, no one takes responsibility. As a report to the BCTD, apparently unread same time last year. and hour and criminal activity. We have help of its own. result, more workers are getting injured and certainly unheeded.) Labor Ready has also been caught for in the past been found, and may in the and more workers are getting killed.” Labor Ready also underpaid more than failing to pay its workers prevailing wages future be found, to have violated regula- Some are predicting the company that middlemen who promise to relieve them $125 million in claims to injured workers. on publicly financed projects and filing tions and there may be fines and other supplies a full third of the construction of payroll and paperwork on everything The Law Catches “Workers don’t know how they’re classi- inaccurate payroll records. Oregon Labor losses or negative publicity with respect labor in the United States is on its way out. from workers’ compensation insurance to fied until they get hurt,” Burke said. Commissioner Jack Roberts proposed to any such violations that may give rise “Labor Ready is going to have to Occupational Safety and Health Adminis- Up to Labor Ready imposing a $50,000 fine for the oversights to litigation,” Labor Ready said. change its way of doing business,” said tration compliance. Many of these com- Labor Ready is the nation’s leading Insurance Burden Hurts and barring the company from working “Labor Ready’s own report makes it provider of temporary blue-collar workers, IBEW Construction Organizing Director panies are happy to hide behind a plea Bottom Line on any publicly financed project for three clear that it is time for CEO Joe Sambat- Ron Burke. “What they’re doing isn’t of “We’re not the employer—Labor Ready sending out 650,000 workers to construc- years. (IBEW member Dan Gardner was oro and his management team to step legitimate and it’s not holding water with is,” when labor law is violated. tion jobs last year. It also has one of the In June, Labor Ready announced it is elected as the state’s next labor commis- down,” Sullivan wrote. “They are the regulatory agencies.” The IBEW recognized early on that the poorest safety records in the temporary in trouble with its insurance providers. sioner in May. His term begins in January.) architects of this disaster.” rising number of temporary/contingency labor market it dominates. Since January Two of its three workers’ compensation One of Labor Ready’s marketing assets Labor Ready is on the defensive now, A Growing Trend workers threatens the unionized construc- 1999, Labor Ready has been cited 72 times carriers are bankrupt and might default on is the quick, almost immediate, availability issuing news releases in response to the Labor Ready is part of a trend that tion industry. (See IBEW Journal, “Trades by OSHA, according to an analysis of data paying claims. Its remaining carrier, Kem- of workers. Sent out on a first-come, first- BCTD’s findings, calling its conclusions consumes a larger share of the labor mar- Put Heat On ‘Nonunion Hiring Halls,’” by the Charleston (West Virginia) Gazette. per, renewed its coverage but without a served basis, the workers typically have to “distortions” and “misstatements.” A list of ket every year. The ranks of so-called July/August 2000; and “Temp Agency Gets That number of violations is more than its cap on losses and such a huge deductible be ready at 5:30 a.m. to wait for a call to the press releases on the Labor Ready “contingent workers” are growing faster Caught at Its Core Game—Chiseling,” June 10 largest competitors combined. that it is almost like having no insurance at come in. Workers are not paid to wait, nor web site reveals nearly 10 advisories the than the work force in general, at a rate 2001). Consequently, the IBEW was a cata- In figures released by Labor Ready in all. Its surety bond providers gave notice are they paid for transportation time to company has issued in the past year in of 15 percent a year. Employers have lyst in the widening building trades inves- June, the company revealed its worker their surety bonds would be cancelled and from the site. Company deductions for an attempt to answer the points raised by been attracted to this new generation of tigation of the exploitation of contingency injury rate has risen to more than three without additional collateral. Even though tools, equipment, transportation and cash- BCTD investigations. 1

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2nd Place: $150 Ken Cislo Local Union 692 Bay City, Michigan Honorable Mention: $50 Carl Bashaw Local Union 83 Binghamton, New York

3rd Place: $100 Dennis Traylor Local Union 1547 1st Place: $200 Anchorage, Alaska Thomas M. Grabowski Local Union 38 Cleveland, Ohio Honorable Mention: $50 Juan Antonio Olivares Local Union 520 12 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 Austin, Texas 13 sent job better and allow me to advance with Verizon.” To address the critical shortage Many adult students see of telecommunications technicians, online learning as the wave NACTEL offers the following pro- of the future in the fast- grams—delivered entirely online: First IBEW Graduates of paced telecom industry, and ■ Associate’s Degree in Telecom- First IBEW Graduates of some graduates have already munications Technology achieved professional ad- ■ Introduction to Telecom Certificate vancement as a result of ■ Essentials of Telecom Certificate their NACTEL studies. One student, Rosalinda Perez, Since January 2000, the NACTEL attributes her steady promo- program has been open to anyone. tions at SBC to her commit- IBEW members receive discounted TTelecomelecom DegreeDegree Program Program tuition and may be eligible to have ment to succeed and her participation in the program. their tuition paid through company 1 The first IBEW graduates of the Pace University/NACTEL Local 827, East Windsor, New Jersey, ving to class” at a set time. “The course “It’s a great way to advance in the tele- plans. attended the graduation ceremony. was challenging at times, but between com industry. When I started I was a ser- online learning program received their associate’s degree in Also graduating in the class of 2002 instructors and classmates there was vice rep,” Perez said. “Today I’m a ing the program flexible and convenient. telecommunications technology this year. were IBEW members: Steven Sestito of always help with problems,” Sestito said. regulatory and appeals manager and I’ve The program has five start dates each Local 824, Tampa, Florida, age 30, who “I believe this degree in telecommu- increased my salary by 20 percent. My year. On May 20, the 2002 NACTEL gradu- (National Coalition for Telecommunica- works with Verizon as a Sweetwater nications will help me perform my pre- ongoing studies in the NACTEL program The curriculum offers training for real ation ceremonies were held on the tions Education and Learning) program Central Office technician; and Samuel helped me a lot in getting the pro- jobs and also meets academic require- PACE campus in White Plains, New was created by the IBEW and the Rash, age 50, a retired Local 21, Down- motion.” ments so credits are transferable for a York. Three IBEW members were Communications Workers of America ers Grove, Illinois, member who worked Steven Sestito four-year degree. Students can receive graduated in Convenience and Flexibility credit for prior learning. among the 22 students who graduated (CWA)—in partnership with major tele- with Ameritech as a customer assistant the NACTEL in May. This year marks the program’s communications companies—to address a technician. class of 2002. NACTEL is geared toward work- “The power of NACTEL is that stu- second graduating class. critical shortage of skilled technicians in Students not attending the graduation He is a member ing adults, allowing them to hold dents can hold full-time jobs, while gain- The innovative NACTEL the rapidly changing industry. in person could view the ceremonies of IBEW Local full-time jobs while completing an ing the ability to stay on top of rapid 824, Tampa, NACTEL company partners include live via a streaming video web-cast, associate’s degree or certificate pro- changes in technology, products and ser- Florida. Brother vices, supporting one another and Verizon, SBC, Qwest and Citizens/Frontier. which was also available through a link Sestito works gram. The Council for Adult and Experiential on the IBEW web site. To view the at Verizon as a Students can access their instruc- strengthening their knowledge and Learning (CAEL) assisted in development video of the 2002 graduation ceremony, Sweetwater tor-led online courses 24-7 from any experience base,” said David Sachs, of the program and serves as project click on http://csis.pace.edu/nactel. Central Office location with Internet access, mak- associate dean and co-director of the administrator. Courses are taught entirely Diaz spoke with enthusiasm of NAC- technician. Pace University/NACTEL program. “It online by nationally TEL’s benefits for working adults in the directly addresses the shortfall of trained accredited Pace Univer- telecom industry. “This program has technicians. And because the courses sity. done more for me that I could have pos- were developed with the input of their More than 600 stu- sibly thought,” he said. “I signed up for employers and unions, students have the dents have enrolled in [another] course my company offers on advantage of applying their learning NACTEL since its incep- digital technology. The first day we did directly toward their jobs.” tion in 1999. logic gates and binary math I breezed Courses are continually upgraded to IBEW graduate Jesse through it, thanks to my NACTEL class.” reflect the latest developments in the ever- Diaz, age 25, a facility Sestito said he liked the fact that he changing industry. The current NACTEL technician/splicer at Veri- could do the course from home, on his program offers an associate’s degree in zon and a member of own schedule, “without the hassle of dri- Applied Information Technology-Telecom- munications and two certificate programs, Introduction to Telecommunications and To learn more about the online Pace University/NACTEL studies NACTEL graduate Samuel Rash, a Telecommunications Essentials. program, as well as to register, visit the NACTEL web site retired IBEW Local 21, Downers Grove, Illinois, member who worked The NACTEL project was initiated in www.nactel.org. as a customer assistant technician 1997 and a pilot program began in Janu- ■ Fall classes begin September 5, 2002, and run through Decem- at Ameritech. ary 1999. Since January 2000 the program ber 18, 2002. has been open to anyone. [See “Telecom ■ Applications are due no later than August 1, 2002, for the early Class of 2002 NACTEL graduate Degree Program Opens Its Virtual Doors,” fall semester. Jesse Diaz, a member of IBEW Local 827, East Windsor, New p. 14, IBEW Journal, October 1999.] The ■ Registration for the early fall 2002 semester closes August 15. 1 Jersey. Brother Diaz is a facility Alfred P. Sloan Foundation provided the technician/ splicer at Verizon. initial funding for the program. 1

14 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 15 GuamGuam &Saipan &Saipan Pacific Islands Labor’s New Frontier The isolation of American Guam: An Overview the United States. It has a distinct culture Marine and Coast Guard units are also influenced by native Chamorros, a peo- stationed on Guam. A look at a globe shows Guam as no ple of Micronesian descent. The territor- With a mild tropical climate, sea territories Guam and more than a speck in the Pacific Ocean. ial government includes a governor and breezes and beaches galore, it could be Its continental neighbors Asia to the west a 15-member unicameral legislature a Micronesian paradise. But it’s not. Saipan has made them an and Australia to the south are a long dis- elected every two years. A non-voting Guam is a hardscrabble island where tance away. The island is an approxi- delegate to Congress represents the peo- employers have dictated terms. Yet it island paradise for mate eight-hour flight from Hawaii. ple of Guam, who are citizens of the could be labor’s new frontier. Since World War II, when the United United States but cannot vote in national States recaptured it from Japan, Guam elections. Labor Movement unscrupulous employers has had a dual legacy—as a strategically The island has a service-oriented Arrives on Guam located Pacific military stronghold and as economy catering mostly to tourists from Until that recent IBEW Local 1260 seeking a work force more a base of cheap labor within the territor- Asia—though a continuing recession in victory in the 900-worker unit at Navy ial limits of the United States. Approxi- Japan has hurt tourism—and the Ameri- contractor Raytheon Technical Services, than half a world away mately 157,000 people live on the island can military. Andersen Air Force Base on employers for the most part enjoyed that measures 30 miles long and the northern end of Guam is home to a free reign over human resources on between four and nine miles wide. fleet of air-launched cruise missiles and Guam. The powerful Guam Employers from the seat of U.S. labor Guam is the westernmost territory of the island hosts three naval bases. Council—whose web site offers advice on “How to Get Rid of an Unwanted laws. But the labor move- It all started with the 1984 victory of a cause. The team includes Han himself, Northern Union” with a link to the National Right- 60-worker unit at the Micronesian who is working part-time as an organizer Northern to-Work Committee—had been easily Mariana Islands ment is catching up to Telecommunications Corporation by for Local 1357. In January, Local 1260 in able to beat back nascent workers’ Hawaii’s Local 1357, which generated Honolulu won an election among 900 Uracas rights efforts. The employers council high hopes for similar organizing efforts Guam workers. That important initial vic- Maug Islands also strong-armed the territorial legisla- the remote Pacific isles— Asuncion in the Marianas archipelago. But those tory could tip the island toward more Saipan ture into passing a right-to-work law in efforts were stalled when illness forced IBEW representation. The territory’s right- 2000. But since the passage of that law, and the IBEW has taken Local 1357’s pioneering Business Man- to-work law could even be overturned Agrihan Republicans have lost seats on the legis- ager Johnny Han to step down. with an increasingly pro-labor legislature. lature and the tide could be turning in “His vision did not end with the And renewed organizing efforts on Saipan Pagan favor of pro-worker efforts, thanks to the lead in showing work- MTC—it was only the beginning,” said by Locals 1260 and 1357 promise to Alamagan the crucial Local 1260 win. Guguan Local 1357 Business Manager Harold threaten a status quo where businesses As with any serious organizing cam- ers an alternative to the Dias, Jr. “Johnny clearly saw the poten- had been operating free of American Sarigan paign, Honolulu’s Local 1260 under tial and the need for organized labor in wage and immigration laws. Anatahan Farallon de Business Manager Harry Kameenui took Medinilla degradation that was the the Commonwealth of the Northern Mar- But the opposition forces are sharp- Guam a chance when it decided to try to iana Islands and its neighbor, Guam, ening their knives for a fight against los- Saipan unionize the workers at Raytheon two despite their distance—almost 4,000 ing the carte blanche privileges with Tinian years ago. The former naval base would island norm until recent miles away from Hawaii.” which they have ruled the islands. The soon be privatized and Raytheon was a Rota Fast forward to 2002. A new genera- year 2002 promises to be a pivotal one leading bidder for the contract. union victories. tion of organizers in Hawaii revived Han’s for workers on Guam and Saipan. (Continued on next page) Guam

16 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 17 providing financial assistance to bridge right-to-work law. The 15-member assem- shop activists for protests and lawsuits. what might otherwise have been a pro- bly lost some key Republican members Most of those working in the factories hibitive distance. “Both the locals felt it and forces seeking to repeal right-to-work are foreign contract workers from China, GuamGuam &Saipan &Saipan was important to respond to a need by have the solid votes of nearly half of the many of whom must pay recruitment and (Continued from page 17) workers who were being mistreated.” legislators. But the bill is in travel fees just to get to Charles McAlister, a Guam resident the hands of a Republican Saipan. Once there, they “It’s a matter Kameenui sent two organizers to Guam. for all food service at three naval facili- working as an organizer for Local 1357, committee chairman who are housed in extremely “We found that it would not be an easy ties on the island, is likely to recognize said his efforts have been successful is unlikely to release it to of selling a way crowded quarters, locked task because the workers lacked an the union soon, Ahakuelo said. The vic- because of his status as a local. “People the full legislature this into factories and required of life. For us, we understanding of unions like the IBEW,” tories more than double the number of have been trying to organize Guam for year. (Because the law to work unpaid overtime Kameenui said. union-represented workers on Guam. years,” said McAlister, who was intro- was passed by the legisla- believe it because and even forced to have Their challenges were compounded Local 1260 has also petitioned for an duced to the IBEW by organizer Johnny ture, it can also be abortions. Working and we live it every by the 4,000-mile distance from Guam NLRB election for 45 utility workers at Han. “But they have not been successful revoked by a vote of its living conditions of and the skepticism of an insular commu- Communications Naval Station Marianas because they are perceived as outsiders. assembly, unlike enact- day. We had to Saipan’s 15,000 garment nity generally distrustful of strangers. employed by SET PACIFIC, a Nevada- It’s important to understand the island ment by referendum, as workers are the subject of show these The company played into that fear by based firm that provides utility genera- culture and its nuances. You have to happened in Oklahoma a film screened across the portraying itself as a paternalistic (“we’ll tion and maintenance support for the know the people and they’ve got to trust last year and in Idaho in people that United States in May by take care of you”) extended family to the base. Ahakuelo said they are awaiting a you.” 1984 in the only two states the human rights group there’s a better workers on one hand while employing decision from the NLRB on an unfair Other unions with locals on Guam in a quarter century to Witness titled “Behind aggressive, union-busting professionals labor practice charge the local filed after include the International Brotherhood of adopt right-to-work.) life out there.” the Labels: Garment Work- to scare them from voting for union rep- the company fired a union organizer. Teamsters and Hotel Employees and Political realities also ers on US Saipan.” The —Brian Ahakuelo resentation on the other. After that, they are looking at the Earth Restaurant Employees. The Central Labor cloud prospects of repeal. —Brian Ahakuelo New York Times editorial- The ideological battle played out in Tech wastewater treatment plant workers Council of the Western Pacific, AFL-CIO, This year, the governor’s Local 1260 ized in May that legislation the months leading up to the January on Communications Naval Station Mari- has been reenergized recently to give the four-year term and every to bring Saipan under election. anas and ordnance workers employed by labor movement a coordinated voice on seat in the legislature is up. Because of mainland minimum wage and immigra- The Navy contractor at Communica- Human Factors Applications. Ahakuelo the island. McAlister, a former public the uncertain political landscape, tion laws has extensive support in Con- tions Naval Station Marianas, the second predicted his local alone could have school teacher on Saipan who grew up observers do not expect much action gress but has been repeatedly blocked by largest employer on the island, had made between new 1,000 and 1,200 workers in on Guam and Hawaii, serves as its vice this year. But IBEW leaders Ahakuelo, House Republican whip Tom DeLay (R- a practice of limiting employees’ hours to Guam within a couple of years. president. Dias and McAlister all expressed hope Texas). 32 a week to avoid paying benefits to the With the help of a full-time organizer for the law’s eventual repeal. U.S. Representative George Miller (D- support workers employed in base opera- on Guam, Local 1357 has received more A Cultural Connection “I think the prospects are good,” Dias California), a longtime advocate for tions. In spite of the aggressive anti-union than 200 signed cards from workers at said. “Now that we have a coordinated tougher labor laws in the Marianas, hailed For the most part, the island popula- rhetoric, the IBEW won among workers the Guam Telephone Authority. Business effort from the unions there, we have a the May approval by a U.S. District judge tions on Guam and Saipan have had very who range from electricians to plumbers Manager Dias said the local is hoping for good opportunity.” of a settlement involving more than little experience with unions. But Hawaii to carpenters to food service workers. company recognition of Local 1357 with- 30,000 sweatshop workers who claimed is the second-most heavily unionized Brian Ahakuelo, assistant business out an election by the 350 workers des- underpayment of wages and other abuses state in the country (behind New York), Saipan’s Sweatshops manager for Local 1260 and its primary ignated as the bargaining unit. at the hands of the island’s garment so organizers have a valuable opportunity organizer on Guam, said the union pre- And Dias said he is not stopping there. Draw Attention industry. to present workers with the benefits of vailed in a struggle for the hearts and He said Local 1357 is eyeing a 200- Although both Guam and Saipan are “Sadly, the Congress has refused year collective bargaining. “It’s a big educa- minds of the islanders. worker unit of porters, 400 dockworkers territories of the United States separated after year to respond to the disgraceful tional process,” Dias said. “When you are “It’s a matter of selling a way of life,” and a group of sanitation workers. by a couple hundred miles, there are conditions in the Marianas, not only in suppressed and degraded all of your life, Ahakuelo said. “For us, we believe it Saipan workers at Local 1357’s important differences. Guam’s minimum the garment industry but in the construc- it’s all you know.” because we live it every day. We had to Micronesian Telecommunications Corpo- wage is the same as that of the United tion and hotel industry as well,” Miller Dias, who is also the Hawaii state show these people that there’s a better ration, now a division of Verizon, unani- States while Saipan’s is only $3.05 an said. “All of our efforts to correct these AFL-CIO president, said Hawaii has a life out there.” The National Labor Rela- mously ratified a new three-year hour, about half of that on the U.S. abuses have met with stonewalled indif- unique relationship with Guam and tions Board-certified election win was the bargaining agreement in late 2001. Local mainland. ference from the leadership of Congress.” Saipan because all are Pacific islands largest organizing victory in the recent 1357 is actively working to organize other As the only U.S. territory exempted IBEW International President Edwin D. with ties to the United States. history of the IBEW’s Ninth District. units in Saipan, including 600 teachers from American minimum wage and immi- Hill said aggressive organizing on the “Distance-wise we are closer to them “It’s going to open the door for other and duty free workers, Dias said. gration laws, Saipan has been an attrac- islands is symbolic of the IBEW’s ongoing than any other western civilization,” Dias unions on Guam, not just the IBEW,” “We want to accomplish each one in tive site for clothing makers seeking to commitment to securing for all workers said from his office in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ahakuelo said. stages and not spread ourselves too use the “Made in the U.S.A.” label. Many the opportunity to find a voice. “The fact “A lot of the traditions are similar.” The naval base is proving to be ripe thin,” Dias said. of today’s best-selling retailers, including that business increasingly follows an ground for Local 1260 organizers, who Ninth District Vice President Michael the Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, The Limited unrestricted, one-world economy makes quickly organized a group of 200 food Mowrey said the international officers Efforts to Repeal Right-to-Work and Ralph Lauren sell clothing manufac- it imperative that the IBEW organize service workers employed by Sodexo recognized the importance of reaching Things have changed in the two years tured in Saipan. The popular clothing workers, especially those working under Marriott. The company, which contracts out to the workers on Guam and Saipan, since Guam’s legislature enacted the lines have been targeted by anti-sweat- the American flag.” 1

18 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 19 This is an important election year, done at the national level to bring Emilie P. Vincent, daughter of Bro. Bill Alexander and Teddy Bell. Best so get all your family members regis- health care and prescription drug Norman J. Vincent, and Crystal A. wishes to all. tered to vote and let them know prices under some control. Keep that Felix, daughter of Bro. Richard A. JASON NORTON, P.S. which candidates are on the side of in mind as you cast your votes. Jackson, Jr. Emilie lives in Woodbine, LOCALLINES working people. JIM PIERCE, ASST. BUS. MGR. MD, and plans to pursue a career in Summer School Work Until next time, have a great sum- chemistry. Crystal resides in Alexan- L.U. 41 (em,es,i,se&spa), BUFFALO, mer. Work and play safely. 10,000 Strong and Voting dria, VA, and will be attending Virginia NY—As of late April, hopes are high CHUCK WISTINGHAUSEN, P.S. L.U. 21 (catv,govt&t), DOWNERS Tech majoring in marketing. Our best that our membership is fully employed GROVE, IL—“We’re union—We vote!” wishes to all of the outstanding appli- and will continue to be for a very long 60th Anniversary was the chant when over 250 Local 21 cants. time. L.U. 11 (i,o,rts&spa), LOS ANGE- members traveled to Springfield, IL, to This year’s Dollars Against Diabetes We placed 30 journeyman wiremen LES, CA—Local 11 is proud to participate in the AFL-CIO sponsored Golf Outing was a huge success, with on school jobs during the two-week Local 6, San acknowledge its 60th anniversary. Solidarity Day Rally on April 24. Over over 600 participants and a picture Easter break, and with the amount of Francisco, CA, Bus. ATTE NTION PRESS Local 11 is an amalgamation of six 10,000 union members filled the street perfect day. Thanks to all the volun- projected school work to be com- Mgr. John O’Rourke, SECRETARIES: previous local unions. These six locals in front of the state capitol. The pro- teers, golfers and sponsors who pleted this summer, we may see full (as) Alarm and Signal center, and Ninth The Journal has a new e-mail later became districts, which still exist gram included union speakers and employment in our construction unit. (ars) Atomic Research Dist. Vice Pres. helped to make it an incredible event address dedicated exclusively to today. politicians friendly to working families, Bus. Mgr. Jim Voye, Pres. Mike Service Michael Mowrey, benefiting the fight against diabetes. A receiving “Local Lines” articles from Our work picture has held steady while our chants reminded those Franey and the Local 41 officers are right, present Ninth special thanks to Bro. Chuck Graham (bo) Bridge Operators during these trying times, and we look inside the building that organized planning our 105th anniversary cele- press secretaries. If you wish to Dist. Int. Rep. John who did a superb job coordinating the forward to a strong summer. Check labor is certainly a political force to be bration to be held on September 21 at (cs) Cable Splicers submit your articles via e-mail, Hunter, left, a procla- outing. out our web site at www.ibew11.org reckoned with. One union speaker the Buffalo Convention Center. It (catv) Cable Television please now forward them directly mation from Mayor Local 26 is saddened to report the for local highlights and events. reminded us all, “We built the middle seems like only yesterday we were to [email protected]. This will Willie Brown declar- following deaths: retired Bros. (c) Communications At press time we were negotiating planning our 100th. Please try to help the production process run ing April 20 “John class. Big business is wrong to ship Rudolph “Rudy” C. Worch, Harry A. (cr) Cranemen on the Inside Wireman’s Agreement. attend this event. smoother. As always, inquiries of a Hunter Day.” our jobs overseas, claiming they can’t Hetzler and Howard F. Carpenter, and (ees) Electrical Equipment general nature or letters to the edi- We have exchanged proposals and will afford to pay a living wage.” Bros. Matthew C. McCarthy, William At this writing, negotiating commit- sit down at the table shortly. tees representing the Motor Shop Unit Service tor can still be sent to jour- On April 29, Local 21 sponsored a Cowley and Charles E. Sams, Jr. It has been our local’s strong posi- huge rally in downtown Chicago in and the Interconnect Unit are busy (ei) Electrical Inspection [email protected]. Thank you. John Hunter Retires On Saturday, April 27, Local 6 Congratulations to the following tion to take a very active role in the support of the right to organize at negotiating changes to their respective L.U. 6 (c,i,o,st&u), SAN FRAN- members volunteered their skills to the brothers who retired since our last arti- (em) Electrical election of our local government. We AT&T Broadband. Over 1,000 IBEW agreements that expire on May 31. CISCO, CA—Although there are signs “Rebuilding Together” project in San cle: Marvin R. Neese, Albert E. VanDe- Manufacturing are proud that our efforts have been members, labor lawyers, community Negotiating contracts is never easy and An 80-Year Legend of economic recovery, the work pic- Francisco. Over 60 members, along vander, Michael J. Ryan, Charles M. (es) successful, and have resulted in posi- activists and supporters from other the current economic climate makes it Electric Signs L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i, ture remains slow. With a 20 percent with 20 contractors, joined forces to Carter and Jerry M. Parson. tive, labor friendly legislation. The unions packed Chicago’s Plaza of the even more difficult. (et) Electronic Technicians mt,rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, MO— vacancy rate in downtown tenant electrically upgrade various homes HOWARD L. RITCHIE, JR., B.M. benefits have been proven—activism Americas. Speakers included AFL-CIO Prior to our next article, Local 41 (fm) Fixture Manufacturing In 1922, Bro. Andy Fahrenkrog took spaces, many projects have been put and community centers for the elderly Powerhouse Upgrade the oath of obligation to the IBEW. On works! Sec.-Treas. Richard Trumka, IBEW Int. will have held its election of officers on hold or scrapped altogether. throughout the city. Thanks to all who L.U. 34 (em,i,rts&spa), PEORIA, (govt) Government March 15, 2002, he restated that vow, RUSTY ROTEN, P.S. Sec.-Treas. Jeremiah O’Connor, Local and graduation ceremonies honoring On April 19 many of the Ninth Dis- participated. IL—Edwards Powerhouse Station (i) Inside administered by former Pres. Don Gra- 21 Pres. Ron Kastner and more. The the Inside apprentices and the Inter- trict locals convened in Oakland to JEFF SWEENEY, P.S. Barry Smith Retires recently completed a Digital Control like, as over 1,000 Local 1 members celebration sent a strong message to connect apprentices. At our July meet- (it) Instrument pay tribute to recently retired Ninth L.U. 14 (i), EAU CLAIRE, WI—Bus. Systems (DCS) upgrade to combine witnessed the presentation of his pin AT&T that organizing was moving into ing, following the swearing in of Technicians Dist. Int. Rep. John Hunter. Bus. Mgr. Important Election Year Mgr. Barry Smith resigned from office three separate units, Unit 1 (100- and certificate signifying 80 years of high gear for a 3,000-member bargain- elected officers, completion certificates (lctt) John O’Rourke presented Bro. Hunter L.U. 8 (i&mt), TOLEDO, OH—Our to begin his retirement effective June 1, megawatt), Unit 2 (245-megawatt) and Line Clearance Tree membership. ing unit in the company’s third largest will be distributed to the 200-plus Trimming with a proclamation from Mayor Willie work situation is slow, but we are 2002. Barry became business manager Unit 3 (350-megawatt). Now all the Participation in the formal ceremony market. members who completed journeyman Brown declaring April 20 as “John hoping it will improve by year’s end. in 1993, the same time the local began controls are in one new control room. (mt) Maintenance included Eleventh Dist. Int. Vice Pres. THOMAS HOPPER, P.S. education courses. Congratulations to Hunter Day in the City and County of There is very little work in the Mid- a new charter. Under Barry’s leadership The outage was six weeks long and Bill Eads, along with past and present all. (mo) Maintenance and San Francisco.” The members, officers west, so we aren’t alone. Welcome to the local has grown to significant num- employed approximately 30 members Operation business managers and presidents Ed Looking for Softball Teams PETER W. RICE, P.S. and staff thank Bro. Hunter for his 32- a Republican economic slowdown, bers and has prospered in all classifica- on night shift and 40 members on day Hoock, Don Bresnan, Bob Miller, Steve L.U. 25 (catv,i,o&rts), LONG (mow) Manufacturing Office plus years of representation, dedica- which seems to happen every time we shift. Bro. Neil Griffith was shop stew- New JATC Facility Schoemehl, Don Gralike, Matt O’Neill, tions. We thank him for his dedication ISLAND, NY—Our 32nd Long Island Workers tion and leadership. get a new Republican president. It ard for the day shift and Noel Shelton Jack Jacobs and Tom George, along and wish him the best in his retirement. IBEW Softball Tournament will be L.U. 46 (c,em,i,rtb,rts&st), SEATTLE, was shop steward for the night shift. (mar) Marine with the massive outpouring of our He deserves it for all his hard work on held at Baldwin Park on August 23-25, WA—After several years in which Seat- (mps) Motion Picture Studios members present to commemorate the behalf of Local 14. 2002. We are looking for teams to join We wish to recognize and congrat- tle logged a record number of hours occasion. Formal declarations from the The Executive Board appointed this exciting tournament hosted by ulate our recent retirees. The 2001 worked, we are slow and have 400 on (nst) Nuclear Service Pres. Dean Licht as business manager/ Locals 3, 25, 1049 and 1381. If your retirees are Tom Brandt, Arden Muller, Book I. Technician State of Missouri and the City of St. Louis were presented by Bros. Tim financial secretary for the remainder of local is interested in playing in the Richard Matthews, Lyle Doubet, Don- We have many things to be proud (o) Outside Green and John Koch. the term, and former Vice Pres. James August Softball Tournament, please ald Mason, Russell Probable, Richard of, including a victory contract with (p) Powerhouse Prior to retirement in 1982, Andy Stanek will serve as president. Good contact Local 25 Pres. James E. Plant at Wagler, Tom Fletcher, Dan Winchell, wages to peak in 2003 at $35.75 an luck also to Dean and Jim. Matthew Bouc, Gary Dingledine, Jack hour on the check and $4.15 going (pet) served his local as organizer, Executive 631-273-4567, Ext. 241. Professional, The local suffered another great Montgomery, Joe Norton, Lonnie Hig- into pension. Also, we opened a new Engineers and Board member, vice president, presi- ED O’DONNELL, P.S. gins and Paul Grant. The 2002 retirees Technicians dent and business representative, and loss when Asst. Bus. Mgr. Jerry Jensen JATC facility in Renton, WA. The new as delegate to two International Con- passed away. Jerry covered the south- Scholarship Winners are Robert Poehlman, Larry Hammer- campus boasts plenty of room and (ptc) Professional, Techni- ern part of the jurisdiction and retired L.U. 26 (ees,em,es,govt,i&mt), lund, Stan Roloff, Leonard Fairburn, state-of-the-art labs for motor control cal and Clerical ventions. Those present witnessed an historic in March of 2002. He will be missed. WASHINGTON, DC—We hope Phil Blecher, Bill Hinch, Martin Marek, and welding. We are proud of the cen- (rr) Railroad occasion in the annals of Local 1 Work in the Local 14 jurisdiction is everyone is enjoying their summer. At (rtb) Radio-Television through the honor and respect exhib- stagnant with many members signing this writing, our picnic plans are in full Local 34, Peoria, IL, father and son teams who worked on the Edwards Broadcasting ited for and to a man whose career Local 8, Toledo, OH, former Bus. Mgr. Phil Couture, right, swears in, from Book I. Our thanks and appreciation swing, and we look forward to seeing Powerhouse Station upgrade are from left, standing, Dick Haynes, Willard and accomplishments have taken on left, Convention Delegate Don Burnard, Examining Board member Dick to any local unions that can offer our everyone at this year’s picnic on Mauerman, Denny Shelton and Rich Klockenga, and kneeling, Adam (rtm) Radio-Television traveling members employment. August 3. Haynes, Ron Mauerman, Noel Shelton and Tony Klockenga. Manufacturing the substance of legend. Barkhimer, Executive Board member Roy B. Grosswiler, Vice Pres. Eric ROBERT EGAN, P.S. Grosswiler, Fin. Sec. Roy C. Grosswiler and Treas. Jim Kozlowski. As in other locals, IBEW 14 has The Retired Members Club meet- (rts) Radio-Television experienced large increases in health ings are postponed during summer Service Local 1, St. Louis, MO, Bro. Andy Fahrenkrog receives his certificate must be their way of controlling infla- care cost premiums. Being self-funded, months, but will resume in September. (so) Service Occupations acknowledging 80 years of IBEW membership. tion and keeping working people hun- the impact has been diminished some- Local 26 is proud to announce this (s) Shopmen gry so we will work for less. what. However, something must be year’s scholarship winners. They are (se) Sign Erector The nonunion contractors are still infiltrating on all fronts. Our organiz- Local (spa) Sound and Public ing efforts are still ongoing and our 14, Eau Address new members have been a real asset Claire, (st) Sound Technicians to our local. WI, new office (t) Telephone Congratulations to our newest offi- cers, especially the Grosswiler family, and (u) Utility who have represented the local for training (uow) Utility Office Workers some time. It looks like the tradition center. (ws) Warehouse and will continue. Supply

20 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 21 ter led by Training Dir. Bill labor bills die one after another. Third, Bowser and remind people that this we intend to make sure that we send facility was built entirely by private a labor friendly delegation to Washing- money! ton this year. Last but not least we Organizing in Seattle remains a top intend to send our governor back to priority, and many victories have been where he came from. We did it in won in a battle to raise living stan- 2000 and we can do it again. Local 53, Kansas City, MO, retirees, from left, Billy D. Burgoon, Vergil R. dards for all electrical workers in our DANIEL J. CURTIN, PRES. Endicott, Bill L. Harber, Norman J. Blackwell, Clarence Sledd, Jimmie Local 90, New Haven, CT, members who volunteered on the Habitat for jurisdiction. Seattle is now booming Weber, Gerald Cook, Harvey L. Dissmeyer and William H. James received with work for marine electricians, with First-Rate Picnic Local 77, Seattle, WA, delegates at the Spring Unit Conference in Humanity project are, from left, first row, Joel Goldberg, JATC Training Dir. service awards at the spring retirees luncheon. Wenatchee, WA. many calls going unfilled. Our inside L.U. 70 (lctt&o), WASHINGTON, Paul Costello and Paul Gontarski; second row, Brian Coggshall, Pres. wireman have stepped up to insure a DC—Our annual picnic on May 11 at Frank Halloran, Katherine Unger, Dan Cosgrove and Aurelia Aleman, and strong union presence in our active held in May at the union hall. Service congratulations to 65-year member Mayo Beach was first-rate. The Conference Committee composed of A critical governor’s position is up back row, Kendrick Carter, Jeffery Karavas and James Mesner. (Missing marine environment. pins and certificates were presented to Daniel Sheppard, Jr., and 60-year weather was as nice as it could be, the Executive Board members and all for grabs, and we are very much from photo are Brian McDermott, Gene McDonald and Jacob Piekarski). Seattle is currently excited by the 60-year members William H. James, member Bro. Bill Zapoli. Continued and members enjoyed spending time unit chairmen will be established. This involved with “Labor 2002,” doing adoption of a new UNITY Committee. George W. Janus, Chester A. Selsor and health and wealth were the wishes of with their families and friends. It’s committee will meet twice a year for phone banks and labor walks. Recovering Our Work of those years, providing good salaries This committee will strive to enhance Hollis B. Williams; 55-year members the day. great to see our members and families the purpose of discussing local union Organizing continues at a record L.U. 90 (i), NEW HAVEN, CT—Jour- and a safe workplace. She also sup- support to members in need. Albert L. Combs, Gerald Cook, Vergil KATHY DEVLIN, P.S. unite together for this fun-filled event. and unit problems, and will inform the pace, with numerous ongoing cam- neymen and apprentice brothers and ported many union subcontractors, R. Endicott, Jack M. Grace, Eldon M. Thanks to Bus. Mgr. Wes Spruill Executive Board and business man- paigns. The Organizing Committee local stores, merchants and the com- We thank all the brothers and sis- Largest Recorded Parade sisters recently volunteered their week- Judd, R. J. Kilkenny, Clarence Sledd and office secretaries Alice and Kathy ager of the business being carried on and a number of members have filled end time on a Habitat for Humanity munity with a good tax base. I person- ters who helped us man projects over L.U. 66 (o,t&u), HOUSTON, TX— and Jimmie Weber, and 50-year mem- Collins, we had plenty of activities for by the units. out applications with nonunion con- project. A large two-family house was ally have nothing but fond memories the past few years, and pledge to be Members and families participated in bers Norman J. Blackwell, Billy D. Bur- the children and adults to enjoy. Some This year’s Spring Unit Conference tractors to block their hiring and to salt. converted into a single-family home for my more than 32 years of working stewards in all areas as our people Houston’s largest-ever St. Patrick’s Day goon, Harvey L. Dissmeyer, Bill L. activities included tie-dying shirts, was held in Wenatchee, WA, on April We recently had a favorable decision and refurbished to house a family of 11 there. travel in 2002. parade on Saturday, March 16. This Harber, John L. Mooneyham, Earl W. candy pixy stix to construct, patriotic 6, 2002. Discussions included the come from the National Labor Relations in New Haven. Because of the efforts of Bus. Mgr. KEVIN QUINLAN, P.S. year’s theme was “The Irish Honor Peters, Grover J. Pingleton, David D. key chains and bracelets to put political arena, Unit updates, organiz- Board (NLRB) on one of our main tar- On Saturday, March 23, volunteers Primero and staff, the future is bright, Houston’s Everyday Heroes,” with spe- New Owner, New Hope Switzer and Raymond A. Widener. together, along with many other crafts ing campaigns, International Office gets. Organizing is proceeding at a began the rough wiring in the existing and with Local 97 behind us, we cial recognition to area fire, police and L.U. 51 (catv,lctt,o,rtb,t&u), SPRING- The local extends congratulations throughout the day. The children mandates, industry updates, safety brisk pace. dilapidated two-family house. The expect to be successful and generate emergency personnel, teachers and FIELD, IL—The appetite for deregula- and best wishes to all these members. enjoyed a moon bounce and obstacle issues and apprenticeships. FRANCIS DELESKY, P.S. house was renovated at a fast pace for another 50 years or more. As Yogi other union workers. tion has found Central Illinois Light BRUCE VanCOMPERNOLLE, P.S. course, and families enjoyed various Bro. Dan Nelson received his 30- Berra once said, “When you come to a It has been quite some time since Register to Vote with the effort of the New Haven Company (CILCO) with a new owner. contests. We had lots of laughs watch- year IBEW pin at the conference, and Building Trades, Greater New Haven fork in the road, take it.” I guess this is we participated in a city parade. With L.U. 84 (o,t&u), ATLANTA, GA—I Ameren has purchased CILCO from ing the egg toss, and our members 13 of our retirees with 50 and 55 years Central Labor Council and the Carpen- the fork.” would like to remind the membership AES and will become an Ameren sub- of dedicated service to the IBEW were ters Union. Local contractors Rocco DAN WISMONT, P.S. Some Local of the October 7 deadline to register to sidiary, but will remain a separate util- honored at the conference banquet. Electric and Johnson Electric supplied 66, Houston, vote in this year’s November general ity, known as AmerenCilco. We thank them for providing us with the cable, and all other material and Spread the Word TX, St. election. You may register at any time, This in part should improve labor- today’s standards. tools were supplied by the JATC. The L.U. 99 (govt&i), PROVIDENCE, Patrick’s but you must be registered by the close management relations. At this writing in early May, con- group returned weeks following to RI—Increasing the market share of Day parade of registration prior to Election Day. We Illinois lawmakers are considering struction work is still a bit slow in this complete work for an electrical inspec- IBEW work is the only way to insure a participants. have registration forms available so our legislation to hold residential rates in area, although a large amount of steel tion. We sincerely appreciate and prosperous future for our member- members can register at the union hall check until Dec. 31, 2006. This would work is projected for the very near thank everyone who participated in ship. It is not just the responsibility of or at the union meeting. also extend worker protection through future. Several utilities in the area are this worthy event. the Local 99 officers, but also our duty The Regional Labor Councils and the same period. looking for journeyman linemen. For Organizing activities continue to as members to spread the word of the State AFL-CIO have made their The legislators want to ensure that more information call (206) 323-0585 have a positive effect in our jurisdic- what we have to offer at Local 99. endorsements of the candidates that Illinois consumers do not end up in or visit us on the web at tion. To date over $1 million has been One only has to stop by the train- they feel better represent the cause of the same debacle as did California www.ibew77.com. recovered through complaints against ing facility and see the unparalleled workers in local, state and national consumers and workers. SHERMAN WILLIAMS, JR., P.S. nonunion contractors on prevailing rate efforts that JATC Dir. Patrick Brady and offices. I encourage our members to With the accounting practices of Local 58, Detroit, MI, 65-year mem- jobs. The Connecticut Dept. of Labor the JATC Committee have made to cre- Journeyman Training Classes find out which candidates are companies such as Enron under ber Daniel Sheppard, Jr., left, and recently announced all certified payroll ate a state-of-the-art computer lab for 60-year member Bill Zapoli, right, L.U. 81 (i), SCRANTON, PA—The endorsed by labor and vote accord- the high tech training our students scrutiny, one would have to wonder the special theme, we believed it records would now require the “Trade at the service award luncheon. Scranton JATC and Local 81 recently ingly. Contact us if you are unsure of need in today’s complex electrical whose interest deregulation serves. In would be a significant way to celebrate License Numbers” of any licensed per- completed its second class on Signifi- which candidates are recommended. work. We have exciting courses for a regulated environment, we had rea- our labor. We also viewed our partici- son working on prevailing rate jobs. Telcom Referral Rights cant Changes to the 2002 National Regardless of how you decide to journeyman training, not only in safety sonable rates and quality service. pation as a visible organizing tool. We This resulted in showing proof of L.U. 58 (em,i,rtb&spa), DETROIT, Electric Code. There were 21 partici- vote, be sure to exercise your right and code related courses, but also in The work picture for Local 51 line created a float with poles and cross non-licensed persons performing elec- MI—Greetings from the Motor City. pants, with more classes to follow. We and vote. Because of redistricting, vot- the cutting edge of the industry in the construction (distribution and transmis- arms, with strung wires and shamrock trical installations. Remember, “Organiz- Work is still very slow, with 900 on also conducted Leviton Connectoriza- ers in the state of Georgia have an electronic labs. sion) has slowed considerably, and the lights. We also carried a banner stating ing is the lifeblood of the IBEW.” Book I and almost no movement of tion, First Aid and CPR training. At this opportunity to change the makeup of In the end we all want the same train has stopped in its tracks on the “IBEW Local Union 66—The people KENNETH B. KING, B.M. writing, the OSHA 10-Hour course is Congress. If we fail to take this oppor- things, and we all took an oath to telecommunication side. Tree Trimming Book II in more than six months. As that keep the LIGHTS on.” upcoming. tunity, we have no one to blame but uphold those core beliefs when we remains somewhat stable for now, but always, we are hoping for a brighter GREG LUCERO, P.S. End of an Era rumors of budget cuts are in the air. future, with a powerhouse in East Work has picked up, with a num- ourselves. L.U. 97 (u), SYRACUSE, NY—The were sworn into this great union. Be a Please attend your local unit meet- China Township and the MGM Labor 2002 ber of travelers being put to work. JIM WOODS, ASST. B.M./P.S. following was related to me by Bro. good union member and get involved. ings. This is the place where it all hotel/casino in the old state building L.U. 68 (i), DENVER, CO—On April Mike J. McGuinness, Chief Steward of Help the administration and your Sis- begins. scheduled for the fall. 18, 2002, Colorado SB83 died an the Bethlehem Energy Center: ters and Brothers, and in the end you DOMINIC F. RIVARA, B.M./F.S. We have good news to report. We unsightly death at the hands of our “Construction has begun on a new will be helping yourself and your fam- have a new four-year contract for our unfriendly House of Representatives. state-of-the-art combined cycle 750- ily achieve the American way of life Success Through Unity telecom workers. Members secured a SB83’s short title was concerning con- Children pause for a photo at the megawatt steam-generating station at you so richly deserve! L.U. 53 (lctt,o,rts&u), KANSAS CITY, 4 percent increase in wages for each tinuing education for electricians. It Local 70, Washington, DC, annual the site of the old Albany Steam plant. United we Stand. MO—The construction work is steady of the next three years, and opening lasted longer that anyone thought it picnic at Mayo Beach. The old plant, built in 1954, was a JOE WALSH JR., P.S. in our area, with no calls for linemen for wage renegotiations for the final would. It made it through the state 400-megawatt coal fired plant that was at this time. The area has pretty much year. The best part of the agreement is Senate, with a surprising four extra from Riggs-Distler won the tug of war later converted to gas and oil. The Another Successful Election recovered from the January 30 ice the exclusive referral procedure now votes. We pretty much knew that contest. new plant will be more modern and L.U. 103 (cs&i), BOSTON, MA— storm. in effect. would happen when we helped the Special thanks to all our volunteers environmentally friendly—but will Election Day, May 4, has come and Negotiations have concluded with On April 27, about 275 people rest of labor in this state to get a for making this year’s picnic once employ fewer people. Construction is gone with the highest turnout in Local WestCentral Electric Cooperative, attended a service awards banquet at worker friendly Senate elected in 2000 again a big success. If you were expected to last two years, employing 103’s history, a real gauge of the level resulting in a five-year agreement with our union hall. Members with 50, 55 for the first time in 40 years. unable to join us this year, please try 400-600 construction trade members, of interest in our local union. Congrat- 4 percent increases each year. The and 60 years of service received ser- On March 9, 2002, the New to attend next year’s and give yourself Local 81, Scranton, PA, members, standing, from left, Gene Markowski, which PSEG committed to be union. ulations to all the candidates and to local would like to commend all the vice awards and diamond studded Alliance held the kickoff for Labor a break for a day. You won’t be sorry. Joe Langan, Mark Woelkers, Todd Jones, Jim Reichle, Chris Czachor, Davis There is joy in the air with the new Bus. Mgr. Rich Gambino on another members of WestCentral for their unity pins. Our retiree association is the old- 2002 at our hall. Labor 2002 has sev- JEROME J. DEINLEIN, SR., P.S. Reed, Jason Walsh, Steve Hertzog, Mark Whitehead, Ken Saar, Mark plant construction, but also sadness successful election. through those negotiations. They were est and proudest in the IBEW. I con- eral goals for this time around. First Pappalardo, Guy DePalma, Bill Kenehan, Bob Butchkavitz, Jr., and Joe over the end of an era in which this The work picture continues to be difficult at times, but the members sider it an honor to share memories, a we intend to keep our labor friendly Spring Unit Conference Cecci, and seated, from left, Gino Arcurie, Instructor Paul Casparro, Pres. “old lady” has been so faithful. She strong. Special thanks to all of the hung tough! laugh, and listen to as many stories as Senate. Second we intend to take back L.U. 77 (lctt,mt,o,t&u), SEATTLE, Rick Schraeder, Jack Smedley, Jack Jennings and Bill Buchkavitz, Sr. attend- will soon be retired. She employed 1,700 travelers helping to man our The spring retirees luncheon was I can. Congratulations to all. Special the House so we won’t have to watch WA—Per our bylaws, a local union ed the class on Significant Changes to the 2002 National Electric Code. 125 union brothers and sisters for most jurisdiction.

22 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 23 The 19th Annual Retirement Semi- the local needed help to maintain the Still Slow Thanks, Volunteers nar was another success, with 300 work within our jurisdiction. Butch was L.U. 146 (i,ei&rts), DECATUR, IL— L.U. 153 (em,i,rtb,rts,se,spa&st), members and wives attending. Trust a hell of a hand in our local, and his At this writing, work is still a little slug- SOUTH BEND, IN—Saturday, April 13, Fund Administrator Russell Sheehan friends will surely miss him. We con- gish in our jurisdiction. A very rainy was “Christmas In April” in South and Fin. Sec. Chuck Monahan, along gratulate and wish him all the best for a winter and spring has undermined the Bend, IN. It is a day where volunteers with tax attorneys and financial plan- long and happy retirement. ability to get projects going that are from the trades donate their time and ners, discussed items such as new tax As changes go, so goes our office coming out of the ground. We have talents to repair the homes of the less laws, Social Security, Medicaid and located at the Denver Labor Center, dozens on Book I, and we probably fortunate, the disabled or elderly in other important retirement issues. 360 Acoma St., Denver, CO. This has are not going to get very deep into our community. It was the 15th year New Jersey Governor James McGrevey marches with the Local 164, Jersey The 20th Annual Sports Night was a been our home since 1954, but the Local 125, Portland, OR, Bonneville Line Foreman I Tom Grover, far right, Book II. We hope to clear our books for our local to participate in this City, NJ, Pipe and Drum Corps at the annual Hoboken, NJ, St. Patrick’s Day huge success with the journeymen win- aging building and loss of other union presents the IBEW Life Saving Award to Line Equipment Operator David by mid to late summer. A warm thank worthwhile community event. parade. ning both the hockey and basketball tenants have forced us to make this Reynolds. At center is John Hester, Sr., Journeyman Lineman who was res- you to all the locals that have helped to Local 153 had over 70 members games. Special thanks to Danny O’Sulli- decision. The new building, a two- cued. Other honorees are, from left, Journeyman Lineman Dennis Ray, employ our members during these volunteer for this effort, working on a Symbol of Resistance retirees and to hear about their travels. van and Mike O’Connell for their con- story brick structure, is currently being Apprentice Lineman Scott Williams and Journeyman Lineman Tony Jacobs. slow times. total of six houses requiring total L.U. 164 (c,i,o&t), JERSEY CITY, Our work picture looks good for tinued work organizing this event. rented to an outside firm on a month- We recently concluded the Inside upgrades and more than two-dozen NJ— Local 164 established a Pipe and the near future, with some of the same BILL MOLINEAUX, P.S. to-month basis, who will vacate once WA, were honored with IBEW Life Sav- Cook County has slowed considerably, contract negotiations, signing a four- homes with minor repairs. Special Drum Corps two years ago as part of jobs that we have been reporting on we have sold our existing Local Union ing Awards. They also received the BPA with only the promise of seasonal year agreement. Both parties appear to thanks to Bro. Derrick Gard for coor- our commitment to community ser- still ongoing. 42 Years of Growth hall. Our new location will be at 5965 Administrator’s Excellence Award for school work to appease the appetites be satisfied with the results and with dinating the workers. Thanks also to vice, giving our members an opportu- Local 176 will soon be enacting a L.U. 108 (ees,em,es,lctt,mar,mt, E. 39th Ave., Denver, CO. their efforts. fueled by the recent long run of full the expeditious manner in which it House Captains and Co-Captains Chris nity to participate in union-sponsored drug policy throughout the Local. rtb,rts,s,spa,t&u), TAMPA, FL—At the Work safe, and attend your Unit On April 11, 2001, the crew was employment. Projects waiting in the was settled. Hampton, Stephen Hershberger, Tim activities. Recognizing that bagpipes, Nowhere is the need for safety more April 17 annual shareholders meeting meetings. clearing trees along the right-of-way wings are the Soldier Field renovation, Congratulations once again to our Howard, Jack Hudgens, Ed Kline, Dale the age-old symbol of resistance, are critical than on a construction job. The of our largest employer, Tampa Electric, JOHN L. DAVIS, P.S. near Naselle, WA, when Journeyman the new line and Parts Park at the newly graduated fifth-year apprentice- Lesicki, Scott Miller, and Trent Rowe. the perfect emblem for organized intent of this policy is to get the neces- the company CEO commented on the Lineman John Hester, Sr., was struck in Ford plant, and whatever amount of ship class. Graduation ceremonies Our work picture is still slow. We labor, Local 164 became the first New sary help to those who would other- unprecedented challenges of the year Elections Coming Up the head by an alder branch. Journey- work the Republicans decide to let the were held on May 18 at Eagle Creek would like to thank those locals that Jersey local to offer music lessons to wise not get it. These policies have 2001. Mr. Fagan reported that TECO Local 124 (ees,em,i,mar,rts,se& spa), man Linemen Dennis Ray and Tony workingman have at O’Hare Field. Resort in Findlay, IL. have been able to put some of our its membership and to sponsor a bag- helped other locals in their efforts to did very well despite the adverse busi- KANSAS CITY, MO—The August pri- Jacobs, Apprentice Lineman Scott Bus. Mgr. Michael Fitzgerald and Our annual golf outing was held on members to work. Indications point to pipe band. supply a quality work force, and Local ness environment that was caused by maries and November general elections Williams, and Equipment Operator Pres. Edward Buettner led a group of June 8 in Taylorville, IL, and the over an increase in work in the near future. More than 25 members are cur- 176 can do nothing less than help our the September 11 attack, the Enron col- will be upon us soon. As IBEW mem- David Reynolds performed an innova- more than 750 local brothers and sis- 100 participants enjoyed the day. We have two co-gens to start soon in rently avid drummers and bagpipers members maintain a safe work site. lapse, and the national recession. The bers, we must continue to elect labor- tive rescue. They secured Hester, ters to a Labor Rally at the Springfield, Each year members volunteer at Niles, Michigan, and New Carlisle, and will represent Local 164 at com- The commitment for a safe job starts at 2002 stock dividend was increased for friendly candidates to protect and fight cleared a path to him with a Caterpillar, IL, State Capitol on April 23. Our local local events such as Summer Start Indiana. The New Carlisle job has bro- munity and political events throughout the referral desk. It is the wish of the the 42nd consecutive year to almost 3 for working men and women’s rights. then winched a pickup truck downhill, voiced concern over issues regarding (American Power Boat Association ken ground. However, the Niles pro- our jurisdiction. Last summer the Local 176 officers and staff that all our percent. Earnings per share were up 14 We have proven in the past that placed Hester on the seat of the medical insurance, workers’ compen- race held on Lake Decatur over ject probably won’t start until fall. The “Pipes and Drums of Local 164” led a members retire and be able to enjoy percent, net income up 21 percent, and our votes do make a difference, and pickup, and winched the pickup back sation, job safety and prevailing wage. Memorial Day weekend) and The casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, is rally for then gubernatorial candidate that retirement. the return on equity was 17 percent. there will be several contested races in up the hill as the local ambulance These issues are important to every Decatur Celebration (Midwest’s Largest still tied up in the courts. James McGreevey, and also performed PAUL EWING, P.S. Mr. Fagan also reported that the com- the House and Senate. The outcome arrived at the remote location. working person, and the legislators of Street Festival) held the first week in EDWARD D. TAFF, B.M./F.S. at his inaugural in January. The Corps pany’s long-term strategy is sound, and of these elections will determine the Hester was diagnosed with a frac- this state need to know that we are August. Please join us for a great time. performed in three St. Patrick’s Day that focus will remain on owning and balance in the House and Senate, tured fifth cervical vertebra and is cur- watching them and that we will be MICHAEL L. ANDERSON, R.S./P.S. Improving Work Outlook celebrations and also marched in the operating tangible assets. which will also determine if the assault rently on light duty. Doctors said the voting in November. L.U. 159 (i), MADISON, WI—The annual New York City parade. The Local 108 charity golf tourna- on labor and working families contin- careful rescue saved him from perma- As a safety issue, silicosis will be Day School work outlook appears to be improv- “The Local 164 Pipe and Drum ment sold out with 64 teams. The Golf ues. While we are focused on the fed- nent paralysis or death. the asbestos of the new millennium. L.U. 150 (es,i,rts&spa), WAUKE- ing, and we are optimistic that all of Corps is a unique opportunity for our Committee did an excellent job. Special eral elections, let’s also continue to The IBEW Life Saving Award was Over 250 people a year are dying from GAN, IL—Our training center is almost our Book I inside and residential wire- members to advance their own inter- thanks go to committee chairman support those labor-friendly candidates presented to the four honorees on this malady that affects the lungs. 10 years old, and only in the past two men will soon be back to work. The ests while establishing a valuable com- Robert Smith and all committee mem- at the local and state level. So become Oct. 19, 2001, in Chehalis. The BPA Watch for more information on silica years have any of the eight classrooms local union golf outing and picnic will munity outreach tool. They receive bers. informed, join your PAC and register to award was presented to them March 7, dust exposure to be published in our been utilized in the daytime. Prior to take place in mid July and early many performance requests from local Indiantown Water/Waste Water Com- vote! 2002, in Portland. News and Views. 2000, we only had evening classes for August, respectively. organizations and municipalities, as pany employees have ratified their first We remember the following We currently have 33 linemen on Work safe, and buy union. our apprentices. This makes for a long Evidence continues to indicate that well as political candidates who sup- contract. Sensor System and Pullman deceased members: Robert Barnes, Jr., Book I, but transmission work is RICHARD C. RIOUX, R.S. day when we expect our apprentices working people are drawing ever port organized labor,” said Bus. Mgr. Holt agreements have also been ratified. Donald Bartholomew, Edward Beds- expected to pick up substantially this and instructors to work an eight-hour closer to some very new and difficult Richard Dressel. Through the bagpipe Nominations for Local 108 officers worth, Leslie Belzer, George “Stan” summer. Two Stalled Projects day and then put in three hours a choices regarding health insurance. band, Local 164 has been able to fur- Local 177, Jacksonville, FL, Bus. were accepted at the May general meet- Brown, William W. Davis, Frank R. Eck- MARC ANDERSON, P.S. L.U. 141 (ees,i,o&u), WHEELING, night twice a week at school. Steady and predictable programs seem ing, with elections scheduled June 8. ert, James Krstolich, Leonard Lange, WV—Work in our area has leveled off When the decision was made to to be cartwheeling out of control, and ther distinguish itself as a leader in Mgr. Eddie L. Dedmon presents DOUG BOWDEN, P.S. John C. Mathews, Sr., Grant J. Palmer, March of Dimes Walk a bit, and the SCR job at Mitchell Power start a transition to day school, the first our membership has had to deal with today’s labor movement. guest speaker Fifth Dist. Int. Vice Pres. Melvin Horton with a special Marion “Slick” Selecman and Delmar R. L.U. 131 (i,rtb,rts&spa), KALAMA- Station and a new power house to be year apprentice pay rate was increased significant jolts in the cost of insurance DAVID MILAZZO, PRES. memento of the 90th Anniversary New Hall Location Thornton. ZOO, MI—At this writing, the work built by Cogentrix have both been to 45 percent of journeyman wireman premiums. Reports on negotiations and Service Pin Celebration. L.U. 111 (em,lctt,mt,o,rtb,spa&u), Congratulations to the following picture is slow, but is showing signs of postponed indefinitely. Members scale, and in most cases these appren- indicate that many trades are commit- DENVER, CO—As time moves on, so retired members: Charles Baker, picking up as we head into early sum- recently began working on a large fed- tices are making more money than ting their ENTIRE wage and benefit does our membership. I hate to admit Charles Bott, Leon H. Cooper, Harold mer. We now have 95 members on eral building expansion in Wheeling they were before they got into the package to shore up their sagging 90th Anniversary it, but we must say good-bye to those F. Ewing, Jr., Richard Gifford, Bladen Book I and 300 members on Book II. and a prototype building for the program. Certainly there can be no health and welfare funds. To those L.U. 177 (bo,ees,i,mo&pet), who can retire and welcome the new. Hadley, Sr., Grant D. Hilburn, William The Convert Co-Gen Power Plant is Wheeling Outlets. comparison with the benefit package who would suggest that the situation JACKSONVILLE, FL—On April 27, Recently, I was fortunate to present D. Morgan, Ronald G. Ping, James still very slow to man up, and at this At this writing in late May, negotia- they are now receiving, which is at the lies in curtailing health and welfare Local 177 held its 90th Anniversary Bro. Richard “Butch” Salzman his retire- Robrahn, George W. Smiley, Roy G. writing, the main contract has still not tions are nearly over. Nominations of same rate as journeyman wiremen, coverage, the bills will still have to be and Service Pin Celebration at the ment pin for 38 years of IBEW service. Taylor and Henry O. Vaughn. been awarded. officers are forthcoming, with elections including pension, annuity, health and paid whether by our insurance or our Prime F. Osborn Convention Center in Butch has been a journeyman lineman RUDY CHAVEZ, P.S. The March of Dimes Walk America in June. welfare and vacation. True, they are wages. Significantly, this drama, in Jacksonville, FL. Professional imper- with our local since the 1960s, and I was held on May 4 in Kalamazoo Our Credit Union recently held its expected to attend one eight-hour day which affordable and comprehensive sonators of Garth Brooks, Tina Turner, have personally had the opportunity to Pickup Used As Rescue Chair County. This is a great fund-raiser that annual dinner and elections. Special of school (for which they are not paid) health care is being forfeited by mil- Reba McIntyre and Shania Twain pre- work with him on a few projects. Butch L.U. 125 (lctt,o&u) PORTLAND, helps premature babies have a fighting thanks to Bro. John Jasinski for his out of every 10 working days. But lions of working Americans, is playing formed and awarded the service pins served our local well and was avail- OR—Four Bonneville Power Adminis- chance for life. Special thanks to Bro. efforts. they are on their way to a wonderful out under the benign gaze of many Local 176, Joliet, IL, Bro. Mickey to our members. Bus. Mgr. Eddie L. able—for numerous contractors—when tration (BPA) employees from Chehalis, Chris Horvat for organizing our part in Congratulations to our newest wire- career, and don’t most worthwhile layers of elected government officials Jackson, right, passes the gavel to Dedmon and Pres. Russell Harper pre- this important community project. men. They are Ernest “Mungo” things in life demand some sacrifice? and their appointees. new Retirees Club Pres. Edward sented 65-year service pins to Bros. A. Local 111, Denver, CO, Thanks to all who participated or Anthony, Bob Arrick, Frank Gregorcic, Now that we have three classifica- What justification can there possible Voss. L. White and Ward Pool. IBEW Fifth Bro. Richard “Butch” donated. Dan Greschner, Greg Heslop, Brad tions (journeyman wireman, residential be in humbling the working and retired District International Vice President Salzman, second from The local sends heartfelt condo- Lucas, Jim Meeker, Art Oakland, Hiram wireman and communications tech) to segments of our population? I propose New Drug Policy Melvin Horton was the guest speaker. right, shows his 38- lences to the families of Bros. Dick Pelley and Coleman Perry. train in addition to upgrade classes, this that quality affordable health care is not L.U. 176 (es,i,rts&spa), JOLIET, IL— Special thanks to Lisa M. Stuart for all year service pin. With Emmons, Charlie Scott and Gil Parker, Thanks to the volunteers who pick- decision was the only one that made a luxury. Perhaps when the president On April 18 the Local 176 Retirees her hard work in making this event a him are, from left, who recently passed away. eted at the new Arbys that was being sense. Now we can again offer continu- select is satisfied that he has cleaned up Club installed a new President. Bro. huge success. Dispatcher Bruce L. MARK SZEKELY, P.S. wired nonunion. ing education classes to all of our Afghanistan, he will turn his attention Mickey Jackson passed the gavel to Bus. Mgr. Eddie L. Dedmon Davis, Adm. Assistant Our condolences to the family of members. to the Boardroom terrorists who pull new Retirees Club Pres. Edward Voss. recently participated in the “BA Work- Gretchen Cummings Rally at the Capitol Bro. Albert Rinkes, who recently Our thoughts and prayers are with the strings for the health care industry. After the ceremony, a luncheon of day” in which the business manager and Organizer Sean L.U. 134 (catv,em,govt,i,mt,rtb, passed away. He will be sorely missed. Pat Lapish during her continuing illness. MICHAEL H. LEADERMAN, prime rib was served. It is always a reported to a job, received his work McCarville. rts,spa&t), CHICAGO, IL—Work in TOM CONNER, P.S. WENDY J. CORDTS, P.S. PRES./P.S. pleasure to spend time with our assignment and put in a full eight

24 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 25 hours work with our brothers and sis- We mourn the loss of Bro. Timothy Bro. Jonathan Norcross won a Council Freddie Records is a locally owned through August 4 at the Deschutes Elite Workforce ters on the Kernan Road school pro- Murry, who passed away on April 8. seat in Fieldsboro and Bro. Wayne recording company that records and County Fair in Redmond, and another L.U. 295 (em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), LIT- ject that currently employees 33 Bro. Murry was a devoted IBEW mem- DeAngelo took one in Hamilton Town- distributes Tejano style music. Several at the Oregon State Fair in Salem on TLE ROCK, AR—The slogan of our electricians and apprentices. Bro. Ded- ber for 55 years, serving as president ship. Not only did Wayne win a seat on artists who record for Freddie Records Saturday, August 24. Come on down image building advertising campaign is mon installed 3 1/2-inch conduit and and business manager. Local 231 the Council, he was the highest vote are internationally known and have and volunteer a few hours to meet “Hire a Real Professional.” donated his workday pay to the Local extends our deepest sympathy and getter. How about them apples! It only won Grammy awards in the Latin cate- people and give out information on our Congratulations to the apprentice 177 Distress Fund. Bro. Dedmon par- condolences to his family and friends. goes to show, when your membership gory. trade and political action. class of 2002. They are part of this ticipates in the “BA Workday” monthly TROY SKOKAN, P.S. is involved—anything can happen. Corpus Christi is proud to have Career and job fairs at middle and elite workforce. Graduating this year Local 313, Wilmington, DE, apprentice graduates. to stay in touch with member issues Freddie Records in its community, and high schools are always asking us to are Greg Cheshier, Tracy Dolan, and to support the Distress Fund. Local 278 is proud of its members for come in and give information on Johnny Hendrickson, Buddy Hinshaw, Delaware Secretary of Labor Harold E. holding classes there in the fall. Con- RUSSELL HARPER, P.S. wiring this state-of-the-art facility. Spe- apprenticeship and unions. If you Jeff Koonce, Josh Norwood, James Stafford. gratulations to our recent graduates. cial thanks to Bro. Norman “Buster” would like to give a presentation on Sorrells and Michael Wall. Everyone Thirty-two new journeymen We recently hosted the Fourth Dis- A Big Problem Higgins, who ran the job. our industry, the hall has information should encourage these graduates to received plaques and IBEW watches. trict Progress Meeting. It was good to L.U. 196 (govt,mt,o,t&u), ROCK- Service pins were recently awarded. that you can use to pass out to stu- continue to gain knowledge and skills Bro. James W. Beatson was presented have the business managers and rep- FORD, IL—Our outside construction Congratulations to 60-year recipient dents who want to know how you can of the trade and to be dedicated, the Edward E. “Teddy” Bergeron, Jr. resentatives as guests at our dinner work is very slow. We are holding our Walter C. Schulle, 55-year recipients “Earn While You Learn.” active union members. Memorial Award, given to the top dance. The dance was a big success. own with a few streetlight projects, Loye B. McMinn, Malcolm J. Smith and Please have a great summer, and if I hope everyone enjoyed the food apprentice in the class. Bros. James Service pins were given out to those and some of our municipals are bid- Wilfred B. Truax and 50-year recipi- you would like to volunteer to help and fellowship at the local union pic- Beatson and Robert Lepowski had per- with 30 years or more of service. Con- ding out work. ents Kyle S. Budd, Steve A. Buzas, out, call (541) 812-1771. nic. It was another great success, and fect attendance for three years. Special gratulations to all. We have a very big problem with John M. DeLane, Robert L. Duncan, JERRY FLETCHER, P.S. it’s always a pleasure to see all of our recognition goes to Bro. Daniel Merrill Our Credit Union held their annual the Operating Engineers wanting to Jack K. Farmer, Edward Gutierrez, retired members. who had perfect attendance, not miss- take over our outside work. We were Norvelle “Curley” Johnston, George S. New Business Manager BOBBY THORNTON, ASST. meeting in April. It is growing well ing a class in the entire 5-year program. almost into a hearing under the Kincaid, Eugene J. Postert, Jr., John H. L.U. 291 (i,o,rtb&rts), BOISE, ID— B.M./ORGANIZER and several new services have been National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Local 236, Albany, NY, class of 2002 apprenticeship graduates. Ridenour and Stanley H. Summers. Int. Pres. W. A. Jackson granted Local The rest of this year’s class are started. Be sure to get your IBEW over the operation of equipment on 291, Boise, ID, its IBEW charter on Moment of Silence Michael P. Ashback, Scott I. Carroll, Credit Union credit card and open up utility property by our outside contrac- Top Apprenticeship Program July 25, 1902, and we will be celebrat- L.U. 309 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), James J. Feeley, David L. Franklin, a share draft (checking) account. tors. The Operating Engineers finally L.U. 236 (catv,ees,govt,i,mo,rtb &t), ing our 100th anniversary at the Boise COLLINSVILLE, IL—Please join us in a Thomas L. Jacobs, Mark A. LeRoy, Cor- Home equity loans should start soon. did write a disclaiming letter that ALBANY, NY—Congratulations to the Center on the Grove on Saturday, Sep- moment of silence to honor our mem- rie Dawson, Christopher G. Fortmuller, The annual picnic will be held July avoided a hearing. If you get into one JATC apprenticeship class of 2002 tember 7. All members and those who bers who passed away last year. They Joseph A. Herlihy, Eddie A. Lesniczak, 21 at Cabell County 4-H Camp. It of these hearings under Section 10(k) graduates. We wish them all the best. have traveled through and helped us are Everett L. Bain (journeyman tree John W. Mitchell, Jr., Edward S. Norek, should be bigger and better than last of the NLRA, be sure that you have the While we congratulate the class on over the years are welcome to join the trimmer), George M. Bogue, Kenneth Brian M. Panico, R. Christopher Pierce, year, with lots of activities planned for contractors on your side—this is a very passing this milestone, it is also impor- festivities. Thanks to the 100-Year Ripley (journeyman linemen), Wayne Wayne F. Rineer, Jr., Mark E. Roberts, the kids. important strategy. Sixth Dist. Int. Vice tant to thank the instructors for their Committee for organizing this event. W. Emge, Richard P. Schulz, Terry J. Pres. Lawrence “Pat” Curley is aware of dedication and service to our mem- Please call the hall for detailed infor- Corbitt (journeyman wiremen), and this problem and has appointed a Mar- bers. Our instructors ease the appre- mation. Thomas W. Meyer (journeyman arma- ket Recovery Committee. hension and insecurity of the early Congratulations to our new Bus. ture winder). We have been negotiating with the apprentice years. As apprentices we Mgr./Fin. Sec. Aaron White and to We congratulate the following mem- City of Geneva. The City is not willing have all encountered the individual Benjamin Antunes on his appointment bers who retired in 2001: Eldon F. to come up with any money for our styles and idiosyncrasies of journey- as an Eighth District International Rep- DePew (journeyman lineman), Ronald lineman to keep up with the cost of men on the job, and it is the people Local 269, Trenton, NJ, members who worked on the Mercer County resentative. W. McCaw, Robert L. Onori, George A. living in Geneva. behind the classroom desk who put it Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Mercer County Park. Congratulations also to our new Sanders, Jr., and William M. Wood We settled the City of St. Charles in perspective for us. journeyman graduates. They are Dale (journeyman wiremen). contract and have a four-year agree- Several of our local nonunion con- On a Saturday in April, 22 members Brothers and Sisters, if we are Adney, Rupert Ambrose, Jason Ander- Planning continues for the local’s ment, with a 5.16 percent increase the tractors boast of their apprenticeship worked on the Mercer County Vietnam going to survive as a viable union, we son, Roger Bachman, David Baugh, 100th anniversary festivities this sum- first year, 4 percent the second and program, which usually consists of Veterans Memorial at Mercer County must continue to organize. Contact the Nathan Berry, Kelly Billings, Thomas mer. A special thank you to our retired Local 317, Huntington, WV, members participated in the Tri-State Building third years, and 3.5 percent the fourth pulling wire by day and attending Park. Our members put in a total of Organizing Department and ask what Briner, Kevette Dittli, John Egerman, members who have been instrumental Trades informational picket at the Target site. year, with very few other changes. vocational school at night. Our pro- 271 man-hours, putting to good use the you can do to help. Paul Francios, Cheryl Freeman, Mathew in bringing it all together. After a long dedicated battle, we gram is designed and tailored to com- generous contribution of donated mate- MIKE CARRANCO, PRES. Geldert, Keri Gibbs, Jeremiah Goins, Negotiations with Illinois Power Glendon C. Rollo, Dominic P. Sarro, I caught this picture of a rat at the also tied up a contract with Henshue plement the apprentice’s growth to rial by our local contractors. The dedi- Duke Hurst, Ed Huskey, Jason Keen, Company and with line clearance con- Christopher F. Scott, Kevin F. Speak- Target site. Substandard wages and Construction Co. for some underground journeyman, and no one can match it. cation ceremony was held on May 4. Volunteers Needed Mathew Kelly, James Lanham, David tractors are ongoing. The local will man, II, Randy G. Spencer, Michael G. poor working conditions always bring distribution work in Naperville, IL. Our instructors weave the on the job Thanks to Local 269 and all the broth- L.U. 280 (c,ees,em,es,i,mo,mt,rts Larmer, Craig McDonald, Michael hold its elections in early June. Sroka, Kevin B. Street, F. Thomas them out. ED MINGS, B.M./F.S. experience with the necessary theory ers and sisters who made this dream a &st), SALEM, OR—Summer is here McKee, David Milner, Anthony Moran, MIKE FAUST, P.S. Stubbs, Andrew R. Vespe, Lewis D. TED KINDER, P.S. and do it with a personal touch. We reality. Special thanks also to our local and Local 280 has picnics, fairs, career John Ostolasa, Patrick Price, Loren Ram- Willis, Richard P. Money, Christopher J. Promising Future are very proud of our program and contractors for their generosity. booths and other activities that always sey, Jason Riley, Joe Schneehagen, Apprentice Graduation Reed and Robin Ascione. Congratula- Retirees Honored L.U. 231 (i,rtb,spa&u), SIOUX CITY, our instructors. MICHAEL MARCIANTE, P.S. could use a hand. The picnics for this Vickie Shangle, Gary Weber, Casey L.U. 313 (i&spa), WILMINGTON, tions to all! L.U. 351 (c,cs,i,it,lctt,mt,o,se,spa &t), IA—The work picture is currently slow, Special thanks to JATC Dir. Stuart summer will be at Hollingshead Park Wilde, James Rob Willis and Julian DE—The Delaware Building Trades RICHARD R. WAGNER JR., P.S. FOLSOM, NJ—The officers, office staff but the future looks promising for new Sillars, Asst. Dir. Richard Cataldo, sec- Longtime Service Awards in Bend on Sunday, July 28 from Young. Local 291 wishes you all the council and the affiliated contractors and members wish to extend congratu- construction in our area. Sioux City has retaries Joan Parow and Jeanette Peck, L.U. 278 (em,govt,i&o), CORPUS noon to 5:00 p.m., and the other will best in your careers. for the Delaware Contractors Associa- Contract Ratified lations to all our members who retired a few big projects on the horizon, and Instructors Kerry Chesterfield, CHRISTI, TX—Scott Electric, Inc. be at Avery Park in Corvallis on Sep- Special thanks to Int. Vice Pres. Jon tion (CONDEL) sponsored this year’s L.U. 317 (i,o,rts,t&u), HUNTING- this past year. These retirees were hon- including a new Super Target, Lowe’s, Martin Foley, David Hastings, Timothy recently completed wiring the corpo- tember 14. F. Walters for his time and efforts on apprentice graduation ceremony and TON, WV—On May 7 the body voted ored during our April general meeting Home Depot, a new civic center and a Howes, Todd Masterson, Mark rate offices and recording studios for Local 280 will also be doing two fair pioneering his “Code of Excellence” banquet. Invited guests included Gov. to ratify a new three-year contract. It and received IBEW watches. We wish few other smaller stores that may fol- McGarry, Robert O’Keefe, Timothy Freddie Records in Corpus Christi, TX. booths. One will go from July 30 program here in Local 291. Ruth Ann Minner, Lt. Gov. John C. was great to see nearly 100 members them the very best in their retirement low them in. Let’s hope all of these jobs Potter, James Rubino, Duane Thoring- JOE SCHNEEHAGEN, P.S. Carney, Jr., and keynote speaker at the meeting. One substantial change and encourage them to stay active in go union and that the rest of the nation ton and Anthony VanSchaack. Local 278, is the 40-hour call to a 14-day short our Local. We hope they will continue can come back from these economi- MICHAEL V. DOYLE, P.S. Corpus Christi, Local 291, Boise, ID, 100-Year Committee members are,from left, front row, call. to attend our union meetings and spe- cally trying times. TX, members, Bus. Mgr. Fin. Sec. Aaron White, Dan Gamboa, Richard Greenup, Joe Work on the new apprenticeship cial events throughout the year. Local 231, in conjunction with Local Members Win Council Seats from left, Glenn Schneehagen, Greg Oyama, Keri Gibbs, Lonny Wearin, Eighth Dist. Int. building is progressing, with hopes of DANIEL COSNER, P.S. 222 of the United Food and Commer- L.U. 269 (i&o), TRENTON, NJ—In Kelly, Richard Rep. Benny Antunes and Dawn Walsh, and back row, Larry Wearin, Michael cial Workers, adopted a section of road order for a union to become a player Mota, Jo Ann Gregory, Mark Zaleski, Dea Roth, Herb Churruca and Tammy Harris. Local 351, Folsom, NJ, retirees were honored at the April general meeting. and once a month gather some ener- in the political arena, you must get Garcia, David getic folks to pick up trash. Our thanks your members involved in the local Cantu, Pres. to those who take time out of their communities. This means getting Mike Carranco busy lives to participate in the highway members appointed to Planning and Albert Vela cleanup project. Special thanks to Don Boards, Zoning Boards, or even run- worked on the Kessler, retired city electrical inspector, ning for office in those communities. Freddie Records who also joined the cleanup crew this This past election, two of our mem- project. (Not last time out. This crew meets once a bers were elected to Council seats in pictured is month. Please get involved—the more Hamilton Township and Fieldsboro. Norman people on the crew, the faster and eas- The support of our membership in get- “Buster” ier the job is. ting out the vote had a major impact as Higgins).

26 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 27 Hill, who will be the guest speaker at of actions are best advised. The union Local 479, this year’s LMCC dinner. Hosting an will be involved in the review process. Beaumont, TX, I.O. president is an honor for our REBEKAH FRIEND, P.S. Bus. Mgr. David local, and one that we have never Nobles, right and experienced. Our Own Candidate Pres. Larry Moore, RAY PENDZINSKI, P.S. L.U. 441 (as,i,o&rts), SANTA ANA, left, present CA—After the November elections, Glenn Morgan Work Picking Up Local 441 hopes to send one of our with an honorary L.U. 369 (em,es,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), own to the U.S. House of Representa- Local 456, New Brunswick, NJ, class of 2002 graduates. membership. Local 357, Las Vegas, NV, JATC Instructors David Gay, back row, left, and LOUISVILLE, KY—Greetings Brothers tives. Sister Linda Sanchez was recently Todd Morin, fourth row, right, with recent apprentice graduates. and Sisters. At this writing, we are in victorious in the primary as a Democrat Class of 2002 our apathy and for not paying atten- Contest held in March in San Antonio, and involved in this local for 30 years. the negotiating process on several for the newly formed 39th Congres- L.U. 456 (i&o), NEW BRUNSWICK, tion to the legislative process. TX. We thank Bro. LaHaye for his He will be working closely with Bro. Congratulations, Graduates This lecture room will be used for agreements. Actually, we have come sional District. Sister Sanchez became a NJ—We have just graduated 35 jour- We need all our members to get commitment and hard work in prepar- Robert Carraro at the CLMCC office. L.U. 357 (c,i&o), LAS VEGAS, NV— educating the general and corporate to terms with the contractors on our member of Local 441 almost five years neymen wiremen and four teledata registered to vote, and to pay attention ing for this contest. Congratulations for COMET training will also be one of The word of the day is “COMET” and public on what Local 363 can offer in inside agreement and are getting ready ago when she came to work as our technicians. We congratulate and wish and educate themselves on the issues a job well done. Bro. Carroll’s duties, along with JATC it’s streaking across the local union. providing fully qualified electricians to begin renegotiating the local area Compliance Officer. Prior to that, she them well in their careers. that affect working families. We also Thanks to members Janell Bong, Jeff and telephone and data professionals. addendum to the national teledata worked on the campaign for her sister, The Edward J. Fofrich Memorial need our members to encourage their Glenn Morgan, of the Reaud, Mor- Dir. Michael D’Amico and me. We will Hirsch, Sherman Ray, Mickey Miles, A welding shop and high voltage agreement. Loretta Sanchez, who is the 39th Dis- Award was presented to Bros. Charles families and friends to support the gan and Quinn Law Firm, was pre- be calling on members who have not William Beaudoin, Ed Gering, Frank splicing, motor control, pipe bending Also on the plate is the initial con- trict Congresswomen. J. Spicuzzo and Garrett Messick for candidates that support us. sented with an honorary membership yet attended COMET training. Our Kimball, Bill Poma, Linda Farmer, Tom and computer labs will be available tract with Charter Communications, a Chances are very good that Linda maintaining the highest grade point MICHAEL D. WELSH, PRES./ASST. to IBEW Local 479. We congratulate Local 488 apprentices completed their Lawler, Sue Davis, Bill Quiett, Mark for individual training. We will also large cable TV outfit that serves areas will be victorious in November over average. The 2002 inductees for the BUS. MGR. and thank him for his efforts on behalf training in April. Mooney and Dale Walsh, who all par- have two manholes installed in the of south central Kentucky. Their her Republican opponent, and Local National Vocational/Technical Honor our local. Some of our upcoming work will ticipated in the COMET Train the school to teach and practice confined employees voted for Local 369 repre- 441 plans to do all we can to help. Sis- Society are Garrett Messick, Robert Big Job Winds Down The apprenticeship school held its be completed under Project Labor Trainer Course. COMET classes are space and safe entry and exit proce- sentation some months back. This ter Sanchez recently spoke at the Con- Sekerak, Arthur Szpindor, Catherine L.U. 461 (i,rts&spa), AURORA, IL— annual softball tournament in April. Agreements (PLA). PLAs are important being offered once a month, so call dures. negotiation has been everything Agent struction Conference in Washington, Gallagher, Mark Mezger and Charles J. We had hoped to have full employ- The event was well attended and our to our livelihood and enable our the hall and get signed up. A telephone and data lab with Bill Callahan said it would be. DC, and was warmly received by the Spicuzzo. Congratulations to all. ment by now, but as of this writing we brothers, sisters and families had a towns and cities to keep jobs on time We are proud of the 62 graduating hands-on training stations is also Charter Communications hired a delegates. They really liked it when We remember the following still have a handful of members on our great time. Congratulations to Bro. and under budget. Visit your city and apprentices. They are Jason Adair, Ken- planned. The telecommunication lab is lawyer from New York to do every- she showed them her IBEW dues deceased members: Eugene Mc- Book I. However, we hope and plan Luke Henderson’s class, the defending town halls, meet with the politicians neth Baer, Michael Baer, Jared Bell, designed to be a BICSI-certified train- thing but come to an agreement. So far receipt. We hear many politicians say Laughlin, Sr., Frederick Adams, to be able to put some traveling mem- champions for 2002. Special thanks to that represent you and ask them to Michael Blad, Luis Blanker, Jenell Bong, ing site comparable to the one cur- they have managed to commit numer- their brother, dad, or uncle is a union Stephen Martiak, Sr., Anthony Carrino, bers to work fairly soon. Roger Cavallo, Aaron Chastain, James rently in our Newburgh facility. ous unfair labor practices and actually member. Well, here is a politician who Carmine Inzetta and Robert Posner. Our jurisdiction’s biggest single Chitwood, Christopher Chow, Crystal Other school areas will be adapt- tried to carve up the bargaining unit by is a union member. The June fishing trip was a great project ever, the Minooka Co-Gen Colvin, Philip Cordova, Troy Crooks, able to accommodate special training sending some of the customer service Another member who is helping to success. The next fishing trip is sched- Power Station, is practically finished Richard Demelo, Ralph Dowd, Ryan as necessary. A large meeting hall is reps to a facility in another state. get the IBEW known in the commu- uled for August 10. and online. Feeley, Phil Ferrer, Brian Fitzpatrick, also planned for the approximately Our construction work has started nity is Local 441 apprentice Bill Hilton. The spring get-together in May was There is always a feeling of sadness John Gehner, Jacqueline Greener, David 23,000 square-foot building. We will to pick up, but it is a very slow Bro. Hilton volunteered to head up also a great success. Longtime mem- as a big job winds down, isn’t there? Graymountain, Patricia Gwaltney, relocate our Newburgh facility to the process. At this writing, we have our Christmas in April effort, where bers were honored and presented with The job and crew trailers will be emp- Christopher Haberland, Troy Hanson, Harriman location in time for the start around a dozen journeymen working we work with other union trades to years of service awards. Congratula- tied out and hauled away. The Cynthia Harper, Jay Hinegardner, of the September classes. in open shops as salts. I hope to be help needy and elderly residents with tions to 60-year recipients Thomas A. inevitable layoffs of all the many Obadele Hogan, Kevin Holliman, TIMOTHY POULIN, P.S. able to give you some positive results work on their homes. Special thanks Egan and Arne Rasmussen, 55-year craftspeople involved in the diverse Robert House, Raymond Johnson, Tir- on this in months to come. Have a to Bill and his crew of volunteers for recipients Arthur Zboyan and Michael systems of such a facility make us real- rell Johnson, Mary Keen, Dan Kostu- Better Weather, More Work safe summer. the work in the community. Chencharick and 50-year recipient ize that our part of the job is done. chowski, Robert Krmpotich, Jeff Magyar, L.U. 364 (catv,ees,em,es,i,mt,rts& SCOTTY PULLIAM, P.S. DOUG MANGIONE, P.S. Bernard S. Buck, Jr. From now on the technicians will be Schuyler Mallow, LaVar Maxwell, Mike spa), ROCKFORD, IL—Labor unions The committee members flawlessly in charge of generating and delivering Menor, Greg Miller, William Murray, historically, and in present day, owe Congratulations, Retirees Day School for JATC ran both of these affairs and deserve the electrical power which fuels indus- Local 488, Bridgeport, CT, members employed by Fastline Electric at Dennis O’Neil, Dan Peyton, Anthony their existence to the collective action L.U. 387 (em,lctt&u), PHOENIX, L.U. 449 (catv,em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa &u), the thanks of the entire membership. try and lights homes. Westfield Shopping Town Mall in Trumbull. Pinto, Jeff Ringor, James Robertson, Jr., of its members. This past spring, Local AZ—Bro. James A. Jones, electric ser- POCATELLO, ID—Work is going Remember to attend union meetings Cabel Ross, Juan Ruiz, Dan Sanders, 364 members, along with members viceman A, is retiring on July 19, 2002, strong, and we have also been able to held on the fourth Tuesday of each support PLAs. It’s a win-win situation Robert Schumann, Zachary Shenk, from the Illinois labor community, after 47 years with Arizona Public Ser- put some travelers to work. We are month. for everyone. Jason Sondrol, Valari Spence, Michelle took part in the Illinois AFL-CIO Labor vice Company (APS). In his 47 years looking forward to another good year Note from Pres. Mike McLaughlin: If you have Internet access and are Stewart, Zsolt Szep, Jesus Taylan, Mark Lobby Day and Solidarity Rally. The of service, Bro. James never had a for our local. Sister Catherine Gallagher was this not signed up for the IBEW Private Thomas, Leah Vanden Broeck, Arni event is a chance for unionists en recordable injury. His son, Mark, is We had our Apprentice Completion year’s class valedictorian and had per- Community, you are missing a fun and Williams, Matthew Wilson, Jeffrey Win- masse to tell state legislators what is also a member of IBEW 387 and an Banquet in April and congratulate all fect attendance for five years. informative time, with many discus- ters and Michael Wisniewski. important to working families. employee of APS. The family has a the graduates. The JATC implemented CATHY GALLAGHER, P.S. sion boards and a chat room to talk DALE WALSH, P.S. Local 364 recently participated in long history of employment with APS, a day school this past fall and the with members from all over North the all union MDA Bowl-A-Thon to dating back to 1935. We wish him and apprentices have been very positive Learn About Candidates America. Go to www.ibew.org and Training Academy raise money for the fight against Mus- his wife, Alma, all the best. about the new format. Bro. Steve L.U. 459 (ees,em,so&u), JOHN- enter “Private Community” for infor- L.U. 363 (catv,em,govt,i,t,u&ws), cular Dystrophy. Once again, Local Other retirees include Bro. Phil Fish, Drayton was hired as a full-time STOWN, PA—We saw another primary mation on how to sign up. NEW CITY, NY—At this writing, con- 364 raised the most contributions to class A serviceman for Navopache Elec- instructor and is doing a great job. election turn to negative campaigning Members are encouraged to meet struction is well underway for our new help this crippling disease. tric Co-Op, on May 3, 2002, after 37 Third-year apprentice Michael here in Pennsylvania. Now that the our retired members at their monthly building in Harriman, NY, with con- Work in our area is looking up as years with Navopache. Bro. Ray John- Sheppard was killed in a one-car primaries are over, we must look to meetings on the fourth Tuesday of crete floors being poured and the warmer weather approaches. An eight- son, journeyman lineman, from rollover on April 14. Our members see which candidates support working Some Local 461, Aurora, IL, members who worked on the Minooka Co-Gen each month at the Lake Forest Club structural steel one third complete. unit power plant project in the south- Navopache Electric Co-Op, with 41 have shown a great deal of sympathy families. It is hard to believe in a state Power Station. House at 11 a.m. in Bridgeport. The building is centrally located to our ern part of our jurisdiction, along with years of service. We wish our brothers and support. We miss Mike and con- with a large union population that we WILLIAM T. COLE, III, P.S. local union area. other large projects, promises to need all the best on their retirement. tinue to pray for his family as they do not have more elected officials We the union construction workers Bro. Rickey Hicks for a job well done The school will consist of 10 class- our Book II sisters and brothers. Negotiations have begun at Graham deal with this tragedy. who support working families. We of this nation just want the world to in organizing the annual event. Licensing Legislation rooms and a college-style elevated lec- At this writing, Local 364 was County and we expect to have a con- Our local was recently introduced need to educate our members and know that we build ‘em and we build Members attended an organizing L.U. 494 (em,i,mt,rts&spa), MIL- ture room for informational seminars. preparing for a visit from Int. Pres. Ed tract vote soon. to the “Code of Excellence” program. families on which candidates are our ‘em right. seminar the first week in April, and all WAUKEE, WI—On March 6, members Arizona Public Service Company This program reinforces the working true friends. We had eight father and son teams in attendance were well schooled in joined about 100 IBEW members at the Steel being erected at the Local 363, New City, NY, new Harriman facility. recently announced plans to launch an values and standards that we should Many people will vote for a candi- on the job. We thank all of our broth- the art of organizing. Thanks to all Madison State Capitol to show support in-depth review of the way they do all strive to display on the job to our date for a single issue, or for their ers and sisters who helped bring the who participated. of the Electrical Licensing Bill SB-470. business, looking at processes, the use customers and contractors. It also pro- stance on a recreational issue; then job to fruition. See you on the next big Until next time, remember the “B” IBEW member and State Rep. Lee Mey- of technology and the organizational vides methods to employ accountabil- once elected, the person will support one. in IBEW, and God bless the USA. erhofer introduced this important legis- structure. APS states the ultimate goal ity on the job not only for our legislation to take money and benefits BOB YOUNG, P.S. TONY HOLLIER, V.P. lation requiring the licensing of is to establish a platform from which members, but management as well. out of the workers pocket. Companies construction electricians working in to achieve the results the customers, Congratulations to recent retirees are smart; what they cannot get from Honorary Membership New Organizer Wisconsin. Local 494 solidly stands shareholders and employees expect. A Bros. Jeff Webb, John Dunn, Randy us at the bargaining table, they get L.U. 479 (i&u), BEAUMONT, TX— L.U. 488 (i&mt), BRIDGEPORT, with Bro. Meyerhofer in support of this “Maximizing Business Performance Peterson and Neils Christensen. We their elected friends to take away The Beaumont JATC was well repre- CT—We are proud to announce that bipartisan consumer and worker safety Team” has been named to recommend wish them well. through legislation. Many battles we sented by Bro. Doug LaHaye at the Bro. Peter Carroll is our new orga- measure. The measure passed in the to the company leadership what types NED JONES, PRES. have with companies are because of IBEW-NECA Inside Apprenticeship nizer. Bro. Carroll has been a member Senate (25-8), but was not considered

28 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 29 wireman, may you be granted the Significant Raise knowledge, vigor and fortitude to go L.U. 551 (c,em,i,o,rts&st) SANTA forth and become a credit to the ROSA, CA—At this writing, work is brothers and sisters who have passed still slow. Our contractors tell us that this portal before you. things are starting to pick up, but we The graduates are: Inside—Louis are not getting any calls yet. We are Begue, Michael Bower, Ben Campbell, still hopeful that as summer Mark Davis, Vonda Duncan, Steve approaches the work situation will Heather, Brad Justice, James Kovach, improve. Many thanks to our sister Some of the Local 494, Milwaukee, WI, members who rallied to show sup- Charles Kramer, Mike Legg, Scott Lewis, locals for employing our traveling port of the Electrical Licensing Bill SB-470 at the Madison State Capitol. Dan Neisel, Ryan Rothel, James Rum- members. berger, Joseph Sherwood, Matthew We came to terms in Humboldt and by the Assembly before adjournment. It manager, Chuck Edson, collided head- Sherwood, Gregory Surbey and Bart Del Norte Counties for a wage will return next session. first with a deer while on his morning Political activism is a front-runner 10-mile run. Chuck had just returned event for Local 494. The spring elec- from the Construction Conference and From left, Local 557, Saginaw, MI, Bros. Ben Showalter, Chris Nicodemus, tions illustrate why we cannot remain said he’s pretty sure the deer was a Marc Johnson, Scott Curran and Tommy Thiel working on the Hoyt Nursing on the political sidelines. In two Republican because it came out of the Home addition for Theil Electric. Some of the Local 569, San Diego, CA, volunteers who helped make this important local races, candidates bushes. year’s Christmas in April a success. stated that the opponent’s union mem- Work is slow, but thanks to the sur- Michigan’s Republican majority law- start a “BAC” campaign. What is “BAC” bership was a major reason not to rounding Locals 176, 134 and 131, our makers have really done a stroke of you ask? It is a “BUY AMERICAN apprentice graduates. They are Jesse be very productive IBEW members. vote for them. If the IBEW is to sur- members have been weathering the business, and with months of negotiat- CAMPAIGN.” We need to support Alatorre, Francisco Alvarez, Michael Good luck to all, and God speed. vive, apathy is not an option. storm. ing have brought this state out of union labor and buy American made Atwater, Jason Bailey, Joel Basore, Our members built a very creative Three Local 494 members stepped A special thank you to Local 103, being in the least paid unemployment products. We lose industry to other Cony Bernard, Michael Berrios, Curtis float for the 2002 St. Patrick’s Day up to the plate to run for public office Boston, MA, for helping Bro. Jim compensation in the Midwest, but only countries everyday, and it is time to Boissonou, Gabriel Carapucci, Geof- parade. Volunteers worked hard to in the spring election and all were suc- Flynn during his loss. for the first few weeks. In 1995, the band together and say we want Amer- frey Carlson, Mark Carrillo, Daniel build it, and showed unity and great cessful. Bro. Kurt Ritzka was reelected The retirees meet on the second $300 a week maximum was set—at a ica’s work back. For more information Chappell, John Ciaffone, Gregg Clark, pride for the IBEW. Thanks to all the to a second term on the West Milwau- Wednesday of every other month. time when legislators set up pay on the “BAC” campaign contact Rick Michael Clark, Jason Cloyd, Steven volunteers. Participation in this parade Local 551, Santa Rosa, CA, members, from left, Elerd Rocha, Ernest Schuler, kee Village Board. Bro. Dennis Attendance was down at the April 10 increases annually so they get more Wilson or Gene Tackett. A made in Coffin, William Coyle, David Craven, has grown to become one of the Henry Moore, Bus. Mgr. Steven Benjamin, Herman Marchbanks, Tom Miles O’Bryan won a trustee seat on the meeting, but some of the snowbirds money and benefits without voting. America product list is being compiled Glenn Davis, Enrique Diaz, John Dud- largest in Orlando. and Harold Fendrick received service awards at the Old Timers Diner. Mukwonago Village Board, and Jerry had not returned from warmer cli- Seven years later, they have set the for our reference. Make a conscious ley, Jason Dysart, Brian Farr, Seth Gill, The Brotherhood picnic at the state Keifenheim won a seat on the Fond mates yet. first week of out of work pay 60 tax- decision every time you shop. BUY Pete Gregorio, Richard Hackett, Lee park in Cocoa was a huge success and Weis; Residential—John Carpenter, increase of $3.28 per hour on the du Lac County Board. Also, Bro. Ken- Nominations for Retirees Club offi- able dollars higher, but that decreases MADE IN THE USA PRODUCTS! Hayden, Richard Karpinski, Thomas raised a lot of money for the Brother- Richard Fox, Brian Sears and Matt Tis- check, an increase in the pension rate, neth Johnson continues to serve on cers were held, and Pres. Herman the longer one is off work. Congratulations to the new appren- Kliegl, Benjamin Klingshirn, Manuel hood Fund. There was plenty of good sot, and Telcom—Mike Dewalt, Matt and funding for full-time compliance the Milwaukee Public Schools Board Reuer, Vice Pres. Ray Irons and Due to the uncertainty of health tice graduates! The banquet was held Lozano, Jason Lucero, Daniel food and fellowship thanks to the hard Dugan, Michael Johnston, Stephen through MISSION 2000. This is a sig- of Directors. Thanks, Brothers. Sec./Treas. Dick Havlin ran unop- care cost increases, as of this writing I on May 11 at the Florence Country Machain, Juan Mata, Jim McCormick, work of Bros. George Carver, Ralph Miller and Justin Snyder. The Klein Tool nificant raise package, the best ever LEON BURZYNSKI, P.S. posed. The Executive Board members have no report on this year’s contract Club. As always Lynn and Bud did a Jon McRae, Joseph Mitchell, Jeremy Kolesar, George Darby and George Awards for high grade point average for this area. Many thanks to our are Bob Wright, Bob Morrisroe, John negotiations. Meetings are planned great job organizing the banquet, and Nikodym, Christopher Oeland, William Wynn. DOT Exemptions went to fifth-year inside wireman Bart Eureka negotiating team members Talerico, John Meyer and Bob and, as of the early discussion, there is we thank them. Oviatt, Jason Pemberton, Keith Poissot, JANET D. SKIPPER, P.S. L.U. 503 (t&u), MONROE, NY—The Weis (98.7 percent), third-year Herman Marchbanks, Dave Borgeson, Schroeder. Congratulations to all. optimism for no major hurdles. Don’t BELINDA PHILLIPS, P.S. Mark Pradels, Damen Raspolich, Local continues to pursue the DOT Bros. Howard Mitchell and Dick installer/technician Michael Johnson Rey Dominick and Steve Benjamin for expect increases like our county and Safety Camp exemptions in Albany for all utility Shawn Rooney, Harold Ryden Jr., Gerry Glassman are both recovering from (95.2 percent) and third-year residential a job well done. state politicians get; we who wear out Right to Organize Hearing L.U. 611 (catv,es,i,lctt,o,spa&u), locals. We hope to report a successful Saucedo, Jason Smith, Daniel Sullivan, falls. Both are doing well and we wish wireman John Carpenter (97.2 percent). Our first Old Timers Dinner in our body are not compensated like L.U. 569 (i,mar,mt,o,rts&spa), SAN ALBUQUERQUE, NM—I recently had outcome by the next newsletter. Steven Swartwood, Miguel Tapia, Matt them the best. MICHAEL McELFRESH, P.S. March in Eureka was well attended pencil pushers. DIEGO, CA—Local 569 members once the opportunity to attend the Public The Annual Local 503 Golf Outing Thompson, Jaime Valencia, Jason Vesco We invite all our retirees to join us at and well received. We gave out door JOHN E. CLEMENS, P.S. again participated in Christmas in Service Company of New Mexico will be held September 13 at Stonyford It’s More Than Money and Leo Zapata. our next meeting on August 14 at the prizes and service pins. We had a live April. Thanks to all our volunteers, North Central Safety Camp. The camp Golf Course, Orange County. Watch L.U. 545 (em&i), ST. JOSEPH, Buy Made in the USA JEN BADGLEY, P.S. union hall at 12 noon. A luncheon is band and dancing, and three band and to the many contractors who pro- began as a regular safety meeting in for fliers with detailed information. MO—Greetings Brothers and Sisters, I served, and attendees enjoy visiting members were Local 551 members: L.U. 558 (catv,em,i,mt,o,rtb,rts, vided service trucks and materials for Highly Qualified Graduates Santa Fe about seven years ago and We are currently fighting and testify- would like to issue a challenge, not with past co-workers and friends. Rey Dominick on drums, Larrick spa&u), SHEFFIELD, AL—At this writ- the event. L.U. 606 (em,es,i,rtb,spa&u), has now turned into a two and a half ing against the new air quality stan- only to Local 545 members, but to all Best wishes to all for a safe and McDowell on the Hammond B3 ing, the new Toyota Plant job in Local 569 worked with the Labor ORLANDO, FL—Congratulations to day camp that includes Deming, Clay- dards which will cause major problems union members across the United happy summer. (organ), and Judy McDowell on har- Huntsville, AL, was really beginning to Council and other affiliates to present our graduating apprentices. These ton and Las Vegas, and a few of the at the Lovett Plant if put into effect. States and Canada. After attending a JIM SWITZER, P.S. monica and vocals. get underway. Cleveland has the elec- a “Right to Organize” hearing before a apprentices are the first class to attend co-ops also participate. The Gas Com- Preparations of surveys for the regular monthly meeting and a special We are getting more involved in trical contract for this stage of the new panel of community, faith and elected year-round school. They finished the pany was invited for the first time this upcoming negotiations with Warwick New Journeymen meeting to discuss the upcoming con- our community, educating our elected plant. The fall should bring another leaders. Five workers, including Local five-year curriculum in four years. year. Some of this year’s demonstra- Telephone and Mirant are in progress. L.U. 540 (i), CANTON, OH—The tract, I was again disappointed on the officials, promoting Project Labor stage for setting some of the equip- 569 apprentice Josh Nunez, told their Each and every one of these new jour- tions included pole-top and bucket MARY M. CASEY, P.S. Local 540 officers and members wish attendance at these meetings. Why Agreements, writing editorials to our ment in the first phase of the building. personal stories of human rights neymen are highly qualified and will rescue, gas line blowing and an arc to congratulate our recent Apprentice- don’t you attend monthly meet- local press and doing public relations Keep in mind the upcoming Labor abuses suffered during organizing dri- The Buck Stops Here ship and Training Program graduates. ings? Day Rally in Spring Park in Tus- vers. Union and community members and advertising. It’s up to us to pro- Local 606, Orlando, FL, recent apprentice graduates are, from left, first row, L.U. 531 (i), LaPORTE, IN—The As you stand on the threshold of Many of us miss monthly meetings cumbia, AL. The IBEW members have packed the City Council chambers, mote organized labor and rebuild Shawne Franklin, Heidi Morganroth, Wilson Chavez, Cynthia Telladira, local headlines tell how our business accepting the responsibilities of a from time to time because of prior always beaten the other crafts in atten- and after the hearing panelists signed trade unionism, and we’re happy to Fred Cromwell and Joe Canfield, second row, James Brush, Jamin commitments, sickness, family issues, report that the ball is rolling in North- dance, so make this year’s the biggest a pledge committing their support to Leichering, Andrew Rutledge, Matthew Denehy, Neil Arnold, Audrey Local 531, LaPorte, IN, retirees and guests are from left, sitting, Jim etc., but that’s not always the case. ern California. and best ever. We need to support the take steps to ensure the “Right to Painter, Thomas Hartwig and Robert Renning, third row, Karl King, Andrew Novereske, Ted Lamberson, Maxine Hawkins, Howard Mitchell and Mary Too many of our members are “in the STEVEN A. BENJAMIN, B.M./F.S. union way of life. Organize” in our communities. Campbell, Kevin Cooper, Ivan Delgado, Jonathan Thompson and Troy Lamberson, second row, Frank Lansdown, Rosana Nagel, Lovey Novereske, union for the money” and don’t care Some of our members have helped Congratulations to this year’s McQuagge and back row, George Acevedo, James Valot, Anthony Trowell, Martha Schroeder, Jan Glassman, Jack Luchtman, Fran Lansdown, Lola about being involved with the hap- Unemployment Irving Collazo, Benjamin Summers, James Curtiss and Barry Elkins. (Not Mitchell, Virginia Pharo, Joan Luchtman and Thelma Reuer, and third row, penings of the local union. Others Compensation Increase Local 558, pictured are Clarence Brooks, John Gibson, Christopher Ryczek, Spence Tony Nagel, Jimmy Downs, Bob Schroeder, Dick Glassman, Doug Boudreau, don’t like the local union officers, or L.U. 557 (i,rts&spa), SAGINAW, Sheffield, Sullivan, Michael Acevedo and Owen McKen.) Herman Reuer and Mike Milzarek at a recent retirees meeting. don’t agree with the way that local MI—Darn it was a cold spring. The AL, appren- union business is handled. I have winter was long, but average tempera- tice lineman been in all of these situations myself. I tures made it tough for snowplowers, graduates. challenge all members, including jour- and lake effect snow kept skiers on neymen, apprentices, supervisors, the snow in Northwest Michigan. The expediters, traveling Brothers and Sis- warm days in February made the ters, and especially local union offi- March lion just that much colder, and cers, to attend at least half of the it seemed to last—April was cold too. monthly meetings in your local union Some projects got a great start, but or host local union. This organiza- stalled. But some smaller jobs are tion is only as good as its mem- moving, so maybe work will pick up bers! soon, like the grass with a little warm BILL SCROGGINS, R.S./P.S. weather.

30 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 31 Local 702, line demonstration. Thanks to Ed Mis- West Did you know that only about 20% of Linemen of Today quez and Gilbert Martinez for inviting Frankfort, IL, registered voters vote in that election? L.U. 777 (u), READING, PA—You me to this year’s camp. outside con- Look for more information on politics guys are bucket linemen! Did you ever The Construction and Maintenance struction work- in your local newsletters. hear that one from some old salt line- Agreements in Los Alamos were finally ers picketing Congratulations to our new jour- man? While the lineman of today may ratified after 18 months of intense nonunion neymen on completing their five long not hang in hooks all day, we still negotiations, and there were some ElectriCom. years. Graduates are Jason Carlisle, carry the tool bag and know how to changes to both contracts. Sherrie Carter, Jeremy Dunlop, Clifton use those hooks when we have to. This is an election year, so be sure Eaton, Dennis Fidler, Vincent Holmes, There are many differences com- constant battle with other nonunion ers. Just turn north off I-70 on State and make it to the polls. If you are not Noel McConchie, Norman Miller and paring the lineman of today to the coming in and trying to take our work. Road 46 and after about a half a mile, registered to vote, call the hall to get Thomas Moore. Way to go!! lineman of yesteryear. Remember registered. We will do as we have always done— you will see the sign on the right. See you at the next union meeting! prevail. We hope our traveling brothers will when chief crews consisted of six men On behalf of the Local, I would like JOHN W. BARRINGTON, P.S. working different poles on the same to send condolences to the families Local 649, Alton, IL, members and families participated in the Memorial Southern Illinois has been hit hard see our new digs in the future, but the current work situation is not so opti- job? A truck driver drove line trucks and friends of Bros. Lyle E. Allison, Day parade and celebration. with tornadoes this spring. A special Current Projects mistic. At this writing, we have over and set poles. Ground hands and Clayton Robson, George H. Hamilton, thank you to all of our members who L.U. 773 (as,em,i,mo&o), WIND- 100 members on Book I. There is apprentices did the groundwork and Alfredo A. Padilla, Lawrence Wagner, Local 636, Toronto, ON, Canada, A Heightened Appreciation learned a lot from them. These guys have gone the extra mile restoring the SOR, ON, CANADA—Work is slow, hope on the horizon that work will linemen climbed poles and did line Jr. and Delbert P. Boles, who recently Enersource Hydro Mississauga L.U. 649 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), were your journeymen and fore- electricity, telephone, gas and water. and it looks like a lot of us will be employee Bro. Dave Raven. Remember to check out our web- improve, but for now, we’re holding spending the summer off with the construction. Boy, could those line- passed away. ALTON, IL—Members and families par- men, but they never made you feel as men rig off the pole. Today, linemen if you were beneath them. You site www.IBEWLOCAL702.org for all our own. A new federal prison on the kids. Some of our up and coming pro- DARRELL J. BLAIR, P.S. ticipated in the 135th Memorial Day are trained to do line work, under- Best Safety Record respected them, they respected you, the happenings in our local. You city’s south side and three new schools jects will include the Brighton Beach parade and celebration. Journeyman ground construction and fault loca- New Training Center L.U. 636 (as,catv,em,spa&u), and I fear we are missing that in might even see your picture. George Stumpe drove his 1963 Chrysler tions. Other duties include backhoe L.U. 617 (c,i,o&st), SAN MATEO, TORONTO, ON, CANADA—Congratu- today’s work place. I think this is a MARSHA STEELE, P.S. Imperial in the parade, and was fol- work and pressure digging. CA—With the summer season in full lations to our members from Ener- problem area for some workers. lowed by his wife, Pat, in their 1975 El Three Generations Linemen of old used to carry most swing, so are we at Local 617. The source Hydro Mississauga who Camino. Granddaughters Brandi and Our contract has been sent to L.U. 704 (catv,em&i), DUBUQUE, of their needed equipment in their 2002 apprentice graduation class will recently achieved 2.75 million hours Danielle rode along and threw treats to Counsel, with no word at this writing. IA—Bros. Clarence, Don and Kevin tool bag. Today, we would be lost be the last JATC graduating class to without a lost time injury. We are the crowd. It seems we always go to Counsel. Pfohl represent three generations of without some of the more sophisti- attend our existing training facilities. proud to report that this is the best IBEW families applauded, and yells Wish we could work out our differ- Local 704 members, and have a com- cated equipment like bucket trucks of thanks were heard as military units ences here at home. bined 120 years of service to Local and especially material handlers. and police vehicles rode by in review. Work is slow at this writing, with 704. Clarence was initiated in Novem- Hydraulic tools have replaced many The horns of fire trucks delighted the no calls. There is hope that it will pick ber 1941, Don in September 1957 and hand tools, and battery powered children and many spectators saluted up with the summer season. Kevin in January 1987. This is a great Local 725, Terre Haute, IN, new union hall. presses have replaced old arm busting the firefighters who followed in full Work safe, and God bless. presses. New technology has uniform. BILLY NEELY, P.S. From left, increased efficiency and helps us do Cheers and tears were exhibited as Power Plant and the Ford expansion Bros. Kevin, at the Windsor Aluminum Plant. Our more work with less people. former POWs rode by in a trolley, Health Plan Changes Don and members are currently working on the Deregulation has made power com- waving US flags. An 81-year old for- L.U. 692 (i&spa), BAY CITY, MI— Clarence Pfohl Greensheid Headquarters, by longtime panies become lean and mean, thus mer POW said, “It got to me when The retirees party on May 31 went represent contractor Tucker Electric, with alarm affecting the lives and working condi- they stood up and cheered. September very well and was well received by all three genera- systems by Chubb Security Systems, tions of linemen and other employees. 11 has instilled a greater appreciation who attended. Thanks to all who put tions of mem- the Canderal building, and the Wil- Some changes are positive and some this year for our men and women in forth the effort to make this event a bership with son/Rorison joint venture at the Daim- the Armed Forces.” success. are not. It seems life and work were a Local 704, lerChrysler Canada headquarters. Alton, IL, has the distinction of The annual Electrical Trades Build- little less complicated not so long ago. Dubuque, IA. A moment of silence was held for hosting the oldest continuously ing Shareholders meting was held on STEVEN J. BRENSINGER, P.S. the passing of Bros. Maurice “Knobby” Local 617, San Mateo, CA, 2002 apprentice graduates are, from left, back observed parade in the nation. An Illi- June 3, and any further suggestions for Knott and Philip Driscoll. Our Political Action, A Necessity row, Jason Cornell, Vince Calabrese, Doug Joya, David Skelly, David noisan, Grand Army of the Republic improvement to the hall or property thoughts and prayers go out to their L.U. 804 (i&o), KITCHENER, ON, McClure, Mike Swanson, Dan Pasini, Eric Labagh and Aaron Adams; middle General John Logan, officially pro- should be directed to the Executive families and friends. CANADA—As the current provincial row, Dale Brewer, Justin Tinoco, Paul Giomi, John Urioste, Paul Rodriguez, claimed Memorial Day on May 30, Board. Congratulations to 55-year mem- government continues to attack orga- James Wall and Jeffrey Salvato, and front row, Don Robertson, Andrew 1868, and had flowers placed on the Journeyman classes are ongoing, accomplishment that very few families will help, if it ever stops raining. bers John Fahey, Ron McDowell, for- nized labour, it has become more and Babish, Jeff Grinton, Dallas Cook, Paul Carrington and Stephen Finav. graves of Union and Confederate sol- and inquiries for availability, times and can claim. They have all worked for C. I cannot stress enough the impor- mer Bus. Mgr. Neil McLean, Howard more apparent that in order to protect diers at Arlington National Cemetery. cost should be addressed to Bro. Paul P. Pfohl Electric Company, a long- tance to vote at every opportunity. We Pare, Louis Vegh and Robert Zorzit, what we have we must fight back by Next year’s graduates will emerge from record in North America! ROBERT E. TRAVIS, P.S. LeVasseur at the apprenticeship train- established NECA contractor associ- have a power like no other in this a new, state-of-the-art, two-story train- We also want to acknowledge and ing school. and 50-year members Thomas Allen, becoming politically active. The Local ated with the IBEW. Bro. Don Pfohl is country. If we don’t get out and vote ing center now under construction. thank the office and outside Joint There have been major changes to Bernard Ditty, Mark Gignic, Lloyd Union will be creating a Political past president and current NECA gov- for those who can help us, how will Graduate Stephen Finav will repre- Health and Safety Committees for their the health plan that go into effect June Huey, Norman Miles and Ted Action Committee in the immediate ernor in the state of Iowa. we ever expect to improve our stan- sent local 617 as outstanding appren- hard work and dedication. 2002. For details, information will be Reaburn. Their longtime service will future, to devise a strategy for the The $188 million Riverfront Devel- dard of living? If you don’t vote, don’t tice at the National Training Institute We wish everyone a safe and provided from the plan office. be recognized at our April 2003 ban- political arena. opment Project in Dubuque is pro- gripe! (NTI) from July 27 through August 3. happy summer. CHARLES J. COMBS, R.S./P.S. quet for our 85th anniversary. For years, our brothers and sisters gressing, with the Mississippi River JAMES D. RUNYAN, P.S. David Skelly, also chosen as outstand- NANCY TATA, P.S. This year’s hockey tournament was in the US have been politically active Discovery Center having foundation ing apprentice, was unable to attend Lobby Day Rally sponsored by Local 120, London, ON, and their efforts have paid dividends work nearly complete. The seven-story Work Is Slow the NTI. Class of 2002 L.U. 702 (as,c,catv,cs,em,es,et, and as usual it was a great success. for their members. Now is the time for hotel has steel structure up, and the L.U. 756 (es&i), DAYTONA BEACH, The local is instituting the third-year L.U. 648 (em,i,spa&u), HAMILTON, govt,i,it,lctt,mo,mt,o,p,pet,ptc,rtb,rts,se,s Our brothers represented themselves us to begin to contribute in any way four-story water park is just starting. FL—The work picture in Daytona apprenticeship program for our VDV OH—Congratulations to the inside pa,st,t,u,uow&ws), WEST FRANKFORT, well, and all had a good time. shape or form we can on the political Other upcoming projects are a con- Beach is slow and doesn’t look to be members who also look forward to wireman class of 2002. They are Dou- IL—On April 24, 2002, members and DAVID SPENCER P.S. forefront. vention center and a river walk to tie improving in the near future. Launch the training center completion. The glas Arno, Douglas Brown, Gregory staff gathered at the State Capitol in these tourist attractions together with Complex 37 at Kennedy Space Center 617 members and staff want to warmly Bulach, Robert Dillhoff, Nicholas Springfield, IL, to support the State AFL- has only a handful of brothers and sis- Local 681, Wichita Fall, TX, Vice the already existing Diamond Joe thank our retiring apprenticeship George, Brandon Keith, Eric Martin, CIO Lobby Day Rally. Two buses trans- ters still there and Launch Complex 41 Pres. Bryan Smith presents 41-year Riverboat Casino. director, Bro. Scotty Turner, for his Randy McCurley, Mary Sweet, Brandon ported the members to the Capitol, and is down to a couple of dozen. Work in member Bro. Donnie Moore with At this writing, we have members many years of dedicated service. Vallance, Matt Von Stein and Brian union labor throughout the state let our town is slow as well. his retirement gold watch. on Book I, but hope to put them to A few months back at the Old Wolpert. The local wishes the graduates legislators and candidates know that work very soon. If you listen to the economists, they Timers Pin Party, a number of mem- the best of luck in the years to come. labor is a strong voice to heed. RON HEITZMAN, P.S. say the recession is over and things bers received service pins. They Remember that the IBEW will always Still the Best The inside construction work is are picking up. I sure hope so, but I’ll ranged from 20 years all the way to need your continued support to main- L.U. 681 (i,o&spa), WICHITA FALLS, good, with all of our 702 journeymen Our New Home believe it when I hear of jobs around the star of the party, Bro. Eno Fer- tain our high standard of education. TX—We have several members retir- and apprentices working. L.U. 725 (i,rts&spa), TERRE HAUTE, the country. Remember that the rando. It was an impressive sight as Local 648 mourns the death of Bro. ing, and it is really sad that some of The nonunion rats have raised their IN—After long anticipation, Local 725 Republicans are in office and that is Eno received his 65-year pin in person Quentin Hubbard, a 54-year member. the younger members will never know ugly head in our jurisdiction. Electri- has moved into our new home at 5675 not good for labor. But there is an that night. Bro. Bill Burns and Lloyd Our sincere condolences to his family them. They were and still are the best Com, hired by Verizon to do the out- E. Hulman Drive. The new location answer to the problem, and it’s called Eiferlle were also awarded 65-year and friends. Quentin will be sadly electricians I have ever worked with. side telephone construction, was sent will make it more centralized to the REGISTER TO VOTE—exercise that pins, but were unable to attend. missed. These guys were the main reason it packing by our members. We were jurisdiction, easier to find, and more right. The state of Florida will have the Local 773, Windsor, ON, Canada, members are currently working on the PIERRE ST-CYR, P.S. G. F. CORBIN, P.S. was called the good old days. I sure successful this time, but we are in a convenient for our out-of-town broth- primary elections on September 10. Greenshield Headquarters.

32 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 33 The bottom line is that the PCs T. Moore, C. T. Stephens and Floyd Thomas C. Haley, Sr., who passed Rep. Marie Peluso for her thorough ing apprenticeship training. In April bone of our pride in union heritage have to be removed from office. The Whitted, Sr. The Brother of the Year away on December 26. Bro. Haley and very informative contribution to 1992 he filled a vacancy on the Execu- are good work habits and perfor- destruction they have created in the Award was presented to Tom Jessee was the Local 953 business manager the program. tive Board. Bro. Willingham accepted mance. We have to ensure the public unionized sector of our province will for his continuous volunteerism, dedi- from 1962 to 1989. Of his surviving JOE HILDEBRANDT, PRES./B.M. a position as full-time JATC Program that we will not only keep their power take decades to overcome. Sure they cation and service over the past 28 family, Bro. Haley has four sons who Director in September 1996. on, but will do it in the safest manner have reduced the provincial debt, but years. Congratulations to all. are active Local 953 members. They 60 Years and He continued his dedicated service possible. the working people of the province Our annual JATC Completion Cere- are Douglas, Joseph, Peter and Richard A Lot of Changes to the IBEW and JATC until Dec. 19, Our safety record is continuing to have indirectly paid for this debt mony and Dinner was held in April. Haley. L.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MD— 2001, when he was diagnosed with improve with the joint effort between reduction. Did they once tell us that Fifth Dist. Int. Rep. Rick Tira, far right, with Local 824, Tampa, FL, Congratulations to the 23 fifth-year In closing, I would like to empha- Our local was chartered in 1942 to cancer. If all of our members were as union and management. We realize the debt reduction would be funded Organizing Committee members, from left, front row, Betty Berry, Patti apprentice graduates. The 2002 Out- size the importance for all union serve the employees of Eastern Shore dedicated to our union principles of that unity is essential to success in this through major cuts within all sectors Wilkins, Michelle Fedak, Jerrie Johnson and Shauna Fulco, and back row, standing Apprentice award went to members to stick together acting as a Public Service Co., an investor-owned fairness and equality for all workers as business. We must mirror the same of government services? NO! Did they Wendell Greenhalgh, Lily Saunders, Tiffany Bolt, Dan Wagner, Kathy Smith Bro. James Toney, who received a team in solidarity. electric utility company. Over the he was, we would be an unstoppable image here that we see in our coun- inform us that they were looking at and Sherry Waters. plaque, set of tools, $500 and the Brad DAVE LOECHLER, ASST. B.M. years there have been many changes. force. When Roy Willingham passed try—unity, awareness and concern. changing the health care system? NO! The company later became Delmarva away, a true Brother was lost to the We must put aside anything that keeps Did they inform us that they were training in preparation for our upcom- Vote of Confidence Power and Light before changing its entire IBEW, not just Local 1316. Our us from operating as one entity and looking at revamping the education ing organizing drive. We will be L.U. 1049 (lctt,o&u), LONG name to Delmarva Power. In the late sincere condolences to his family and from responding effectively to those system? NO! By now you probably get attempting to organize the AT&T ISLAND, NY—Members gave a vote of 1990s Delmarva Power merged with friends. things that threaten our lives, security the picture. The government just does Broadband Call Center in Jacksonville. confidence by unanimously ratifying Atlantic Energy, forming a new com- JOHNNY MACK NICKLES, B.M./F.S. and futures. whatever they want to do. A neutrality agreement has been the NECA utility agreement and re- pany, Conectiv Power Delivery. We must begin to fight back, and reached and access has been obtained. electing our union officers and Execu- Through all these changes, Local 1307 protect what we have left. If we sit Asst. Bus. Mgr. Mary Bouffard is the tive Board members. remained the bargaining agent for the back and do nothing, then big busi- lead organizer, and the Organizing The Negotiating Committee, com- employees of the Southern Division of ness will continue to control and run Committee will assist her. prising Bus. Mgr. Ralph Ranghelli, the company. our province. We cannot let this hap- Fifth Dist. Int. Rep. Rick Tira taught Asst. Bus. Mgr. Everett Lewis, Pres. In the mid 1990s, Local 1307 pen. Enough is enough! the MOP class to the Organizing Com- Robert Porfert, Rec. Sec. Warren merged with Local 1707 and became BRETT McKENZIE, B.M./F.S. mittee members at the union hall and O’Neill, Executive Board member the bargaining agent for the employ- the training was well received. Bro. George Reinhardt and Journeymen ees of Choptank Electric Co-op. A few Officers Training Tira’s efforts are greatly appreciated Linemen Peter D’Anna, John Gallagher years later, Local 1307 merged with L.U. 807 (rr), LITTLE ROCK, AR— and we thank him. The Organizing and Greg Redmond successfully negoti- Local 2120, and the employees of A & Congratulations to the newly elected Committee members are Betty Berry, ated a new three-year NECA agree- N Electric Co-op became part of our officers and committeemen. They are Patti Wilkins, Michelle Fedak, Jerrie ment. It contains total package local. With the sale of the Power Bus. Mgr./Local Chrm. Jack Keeling, Johnson, Shauna Fulco,Wendell increases of $2, $2.05 and $2.10, Plants to NRG in 2001, Local 1307 now Jr., Pres. Roger Osowski, Jr., Fin. Sec. Greenhalgh, Lily Saunders, Tiffany Local 873, Kokomo, IN, JATC instructors and fourth-year apprenticeship increased wage percentages for general represents employees of four compa- David Matthews, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Ron Bolt, Dan Wagner, Kathy Smith, and class members, from left, back row, Matt Porter, Todd Gaylor, Shane foreman and working foreman, nies. Local 1426, Grand Forks, ND, Annual North Dakota IBEW Ice Fishing Derby Lynch, Rec. Sec. Gary Montgomery, Sherry Waters. Jefferies and Steve Shallenbarger, second row, Instructor Dick Ruch, Joe improvements on show-up time, meal Through the years we have stayed winners are, from left, Chris Van Sickle (first place—perch), Tim Berg (sec- Executive Board members Steve Lyons We began contract negotiations on Cox, Barak Chandler, Andy Landrum, Ryan Blevins, Steve Szerdy, Doug allowances, annuity, and initiates a PAP active in the Delmarva Labor Council ond place—walleye), Doug Fagerlie (third place—walleye), Todd Lee (second place—northern) and Chris Linseth (third place—northern). (Not pictured is (Pres.), Greg Schwerman, John June 19, and will report the results in Timmons, Jimmy Myers and Instructor Maria Toney, and kneeling, Tara account for our members. A ratification and have participated in the Council Steve Dosch (first place—walleye). Funkhauser and Richard Payne and our next article. Timberlake, Han Otiker, Steve Branham, Jeff Hoffman, Brian Freemen and meting was held where the proposed organized Union Label Shows. We Committeemen Lester Hoof, Andy Please visit our web site at Paul Johnson at the high voltage training class. (Not pictured are Sandy contract was explained and a secret have also played an active part in Anderton, Ron Hopkins and Greg www.ibew824.org. Avila and Instructors Russ Ruch and Al Vossler). ballot was taken. The contract was organizing campaigns. Fishing Derby We have a God given mandate to Smith. DOUG SELLARS, P.S. approved by 100 percent of the mem- At this writing, we are looking for- L.U. 1426 (i,o,rtb,spa&u), GRAND do this. He won’t do it for us, but He Thanks to the Local 873 Apprentice- Felker Memorial Award. Gifts from the bers present. ward to a celebration to recognize our FORKS, ND—Our 13th Annual North gives us everything we need to get it ship Committee for its support in mak- local union, credit union, JATC and Nominations for officers were held 60th anniversary on June 8 at our Dakota IBEW Ice Fishing Derby was done, and for this I am grateful and ing this excellent seminar a success. NECA were given to the outstanding in March, and the slate of Bus. Mgr. Union Hall in Delmar, MD. Thanks to held at Devils Lake on February 2. The indebted to Him. ARTIE SCRUGGS, B.M. first through fourth-year apprentices as Ralph Ranghelli, Pres. Robert Porfert, all who paved the way for us. Derby is put on by Local 1426 and KEN CARROLL, P.S. well. They are Jeffrey Maya and Diane Vice Pres. Glenn Tipping, Rec. Sec. Remember that your union is only Local 714, and was attended by broth- Outstanding Graduates Weiss (first-year—tie), Steven Kira (sec- Tom Dowling, Treas. James Campitiello as strong as its membership. Attend ers and sisters and their families from Our Own Hero L.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FL—Under ond-year), Geoffrey Hutchison (third- and Executive Board members John union meetings and become a part of North Dakota, South Dakota, Min- L.U. 1464 (u), KANSAS CITY, MO— the able leadership of retiree Bro. year) and Michael Davis (fourth-year). Bartolotti, Ed Conklin, Robert Erickson, a great movement. nesota, Iowa and Missouri. We have our own hero in the war Buck Johnson, we recently upgraded BOB KAISER, P.S. Howard Haugen, Robert Krich, John E. D. SPARKS, F.S. Congratulations to Derby winners against terrorism. We would like to some of our picnic area sheds with the Moultrie, George Reinhardt, William Steve Dosch (first place—walleye), welcome home and honor Bro. Lee help of our journeyman wiremen and Annual Meeting Roulette, Tom Russo, Robert Schellhorn Chris Van Sickle (first place—perch), Gerdes for his recent tour of duty in apprentice volunteers. The sheds were L.U. 953 (catv,em,lctt,o,spa&u), and Richard Shultis ran unopposed and Tim Berg (second place—walleye), Saudi Arabia. Bro. Gerdes reported to built in the summer of 1973, before EAU CLAIRE, WI—On April 6 Local were elected to a new three-year term. Doug Fagerlie (third place—walleye), duty as a Power Production Superin- our union hall was built in 1975. 953 conducted its Annual Meeting tendent with the 139th Civil Engineer- Local 807, Little Rock, AR, officers and committeemen at the Officers On behalf of the officers, Bus. Mgr. Todd Lee (second place—northern) The improved picnic area was com- which was open to all members to Training class conducted by Tenth Dist. Int. Rep. Jim Denton. Ranghelli thanks all members for their and Chris Linseth (third place—north- ing Squadron of the Missouri Air pleted just in time for a cookout to attend. Pres. Bernard Pagenkopf called continued support. ern). National Guard on Dec. 1, 2001. His Local 807 officers and commit- High Voltage Training coincide with our annual Service Pin the meeting to order, and reports were WARREN E. O’NEILL, R.S. The Derby has continued to grow crew maintained diesel generators, Awards presentation. In all, 152 ser- given by Bus. Mgr. John A. Marincel, teemen represent one of the largest L.U. 873 (i&em), KOKOMO, IN— in the past 13 years, and once again providing electricity for the entire vice pins were awarded for various Executive Board members and staff. railroad locals in the country, with 265 The fourth-year JATC apprenticeship Shop Steward Training Local 1426 was proud to take home Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. years of service. 60-year pins were Thanks to all who attended. members. A large number of these class recently participated in a training L.U. 1289 (u), LAKEWOOD, NJ— the traveling trophy. Congratulations, On behalf of our members, thank you awarded to Bros. J. W. Knight, Victor Condolences to the family of Bro. members work in one of the few seminar on high voltage delivery. JATC Our shop stewards recently attended a and thanks to all the winners and par- for your commitment in the defense of remaining backshops in the industry. class instructors Maria Toney and shop steward training class planned ticipants who make this Derby a con- our nation. The officers and committeemen Richard Ruch coordinated the seminar and executed by Pres./Bus. Mgr. Joe tinued success. Our fifth annual IBEW Joint Family recently completed officers training and Bros. Russ Ruch and Al Vossler Hildebrandt and Vice Pres. Bill Smith. SCOTT SANSBURN, ORGANIZER Picnic will be held on August 24. We conducted by Tenth Dist. Int. Rep. Jim conducted the class. The class was instructed by Third Dist. will celebrate the event with members Denton. The class was very informa- After explaining the preparation Int. Rep. Marie Peluso. Participation by Improved Safety Record of our sister Locals 412 and 1613. Mark tive, with good feedback from partici- and installation of high voltage cable, all attendees was excellent, and the Local 1316, Macon, GA, Bro. Roy L. L.U. 1439 (u), ST. LOUIS, MO—We your calendars; a fun day is planned pants. We thank Int. Rep. Denton for Russ and Al divided the class into four class was very well received. Willingham. have recently begun allowing appren- for members and their families! his time and support. teams of three each for hands-on train- In addition to the outstanding cur- tices to do a tour of duty in our Trans- SUSAN COWART, R.S. Don’t forget to attend your local ing. The teams successfully completed riculum designed by the International Roy Willingham Mourned mission Department on a strictly union meetings held at Flo’s Kitchen the construction of 15kV stress cones Office, attention was focused on griev- L.U. 1316 (i&o), MACON, GA— voluntary basis, and it seems to be Carrying the Olympic Torch on the third Tuesday of each month. on 3/C 15kV Interlock Armor Cable. ance handling. A Grievance Fact Sheet Local 1316 mourns the death of Bro. going well. This will better prepare L.U. 1501 (ees,em,mo,pet&rts), ROGER L. OSOWSKI, JR., PRES. Distribution of high voltage contin- was designed for shop stewards to use Roy L. Willingham, who passed away them for their work in this profession. BALTIMORE, MD—Bus. Mgr./Pres. ues to be a core requirement in the during grievant interviews. This fact on Jan.14, 2002. We thank our union for training that Dion F. Guthrie was honored to carry Member Organizer Training electrical industry. Electronic systems sheet will also serve as a good record Bro. Willingham was initiated into not only builds pride in performance, the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Torch L.U. 824 (t), TAMPA, FL—With an are replacing the hardwire systems in for panel discussion and decisions on the IBEW in August 1967. He com- but also creates role models for the through Baltimore for about one-quar- understanding of the importance of current construction markets, and safe Local 915, Tampa, FL, outstanding apprentices, from left, Steven Kira (sec- grievances. pleted his apprenticeship training and next generation to follow. ter of a mile on Dec. 22, 2001. He organizing, our members are receiving high voltage delivery training is a key ond-year), Michael Davis (fourth-year), James Toney (fifth-year), Geoffrey The officers wish to thank the stew- turned out as a journeyman wireman Professionalism requires knowing stated that this was a great honor and Member Organizer Program (MOP) factor in training our apprentices. Hutchison (third-year), Diane Weise and Jeffrey Maya (first-year—tie). ards for their participation and Int. in June 1971. In 1987 he began teach- how to do the job safely. The back- one that he would never forget. We

34 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 35 will help us secure a better work place set a top priority of organizing to draw members to get out and vote for labor- for ourselves and those who follow. more workers and companies into the endorsed candidates. Thanks to all who participated. IBEW. We are currently experiencing A Job Fair was recently held at The Congratulations to recently retired the repercussion of slowed organizing Executive Inn in Owensboro. Special Bros. Tom Jones and Julian Jackson. efforts while work was good in our thanks to Bro. David Carrico and his KEVIN R. BROWN, P.S. jurisdiction. Brothers and sisters, the wife, Becky, for setting up a booth and promoting our local union and Local 1547, the JATC. Local 2330, St. John’s, NF, Canada, Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Jim Costello, left, Anchorage, AK, The Examining Board recently gave From left, ETU Organizer Steven Butler, Acting Asst. State Secretary and and Pres. Ann Geehan (at podium), presented IBEW watches to retirees at lineman Doug the journeyman wireman exam to our ETU Organizer Peter Simpson, Seventh Dist. Int. Rep. George L. Crawford, our first retirees party. Retirees and their wives are, from left, front row, Mills, second fifth-year apprentices. Chairman Kenny Seventh Dist. Int. Vice Pres. Jon Gardner and ETU National Asst. Secretary Elwood Parsons, Florence Parsons, Barbara McIsaac, Angus McIsaac, Vera Local 1501, Baltimore, MD, Bus. from left, partic- Woodward reports Sister Kristi Cook John Ingram at a recent Local 2286, Beaumont, TX, hosted event. Alexander and Joseph Alexander, and back row, Leslie Jesso, Marie Jesso, Mgr. Dion F. Guthrie carries the ipated in the and Bros. Jason Blanton, Jeff Draper, Mary Keough and Michael Keough. 2002 Olympic Torch through Local 1547 Tim Frashure, Jay Hartman, Bobby Lee, Crawford Appointed Int. Rep. protect your license, don’t drink and Baltimore. sponsored trail Ryan Lloyd, Scott McCormick and Jason L.U. 2286 (u), BEAUMONT, TX—In drive. Remember that there are only the last trophy awarded, Local 2321 pride in honoring our retirees. We had grooming, and Holland all passed. Congratulations and April we were honored by a visit from approximately 60 paychecks until the was proud to present a check for over a great turnout at our first retirees sincerely thank Int. Pres. Ed Hill for is pictured with good luck in the future. The Board also Acting Asst. State Secretary and Electri- contract expires so get those strike $6,500 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation party held in October 2001 at the Holi- nominating Bus. Mgr. Guthrie to repre- his crew on the gave the exam to Bros. Mel Hust, James cal Trades Union (ETU) Organizer funds going. The company only nego- of Greater Boston. day Inn in Stephenville, Newfound- sent the IBEW in this once-in-a-life- Iron Dog Trail. Russelberg, John Saver and Tom Loney Peter Simpson, of Brisbane, Australia. tiates seriously when we pound the Last year’s tournament was so suc- land. We all had a wonderful time time experience. and reports they also passed. Welcome Bro. Simpson and Bus. Mgr. George L. pavement. cessful that the Make-A-Wish Founda- talking and listening to stories of how The message of the Salt Lake 2002 to all. Crawford visited many places exhibit- JOHN MURPHY, P.S. tion of Greater Boston has again they fought long and hard to bring the endorsed Local 2321 to hold the sec- word union to the minds of all electri- Olympic Torch Relay was “Light the hour draws near. We have no choice With sadness, we report the death ing our electrical structure, training Increased Market Share Charity Softball ond annual tournament. This year’s cians in this province. All retirees were Fire Within.” We believe that the flame but to make a personal commitment to of retired Bro. Roy Brown. Our condo- and safety. They also met with several symbolizes the spirit and passion of L.U. 1547 (c,em,i,o,rr,t&u), L.U. 2321 (t), MIDDLETON, MA—In tournament is scheduled for Septem- presented with an IBEW watch. Con- organizing. The alternative is to stand lences to his family. May he rest in leaders in the Southeast Texas electri- people who make great sacrifices to ANCHORAGE, AK—Summer has peace. September 2001, Local 2321 held its ber 14-15, at the Riverside Stadium in gratulations to all. We also thank those back and watch an epidemic of unions cal industry, including Local 66 Bus. become Olympic champions. The finally arrived, although we had snow Remember your union meetings. first annual IBEW Two Pitch Co-Ed Haverhill, MA. Teams are already who attended this much-deserved trib- closing on this side of the Mason Dixie Mgr. Greg Lucero, Local 479 Bus. Mgr. flame celebrates not only Olympians, falling right up until May. Our inside TIM BLANFORD, P.S. David Nobles, Local 390 Bus. Mgr. Softball Tournament to benefit the forming for this much-anticipated ute to our retirees. At this writing, a Line, and then watch as the plague but also people from all walks of life. market share has increased substantial Johnny Wilson and Entergy Texas Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater event, not only to raise money for a dinner and dance was planned to moves northward local by local. We Beginning on Dec. 4, 2001, the Salt over the past six years—in fact, over a Pres. Joe Domino. Bro. Simpson was Boston. Despite soaring temperatures, good cause, but also to compete to honor the retirees from Central to East- are the beholders, not the owners of a Lake 2002 Olympic Torch Relay 20 percent increase between 1995- honored with an authentic Mexican more than 14 teams from garages and become this year’s champion! ern Newfoundland on May 18. fine tradition. What will we do with it? embarked on a 65-day journey, travel- 2001. Most of the credit can be attrib- dinner hosted by Local 66, along with offices all over New England battled it GWEN LAY, R.S. Our present work picture is very COMET classes have become a rit- ing through 46 states and covering a uted to a concerted effort and a Cajun dinner hosted by Local 2286, out for two days. The Chelmsford Cut- slow, and the outlook for the immedi- ual at the local union on Thursday distance of more than 13,500 miles. It emphasis on organizing of the Local 479 and Local 390. ters took home the first place trophy, Much-Deserved Tribute ate future looks grim. We do see nights. Please call and reserve a seat for ended in Salt Lake City for the Winter nonunion sector. We continue to hold On April 21 Bro. Simpson flew to with bragging rights to the Dracut L.U. 2330 (ees,i,rr&rts), ST. JOHN’S improvement down the road with upcoming classes. COMET is the first Games Opening Ceremony on Febru- COMET classes, recruit salts and ask Toronto, Canada, and, with his col- Munchies. When it was all over and NF, CANADA—This local takes great upcoming projects at Voisey’s Bay, step to overcome the ill will and ani- ary 8. The Relay touched the lives of our brother and sister wiremen to help leagues National Assistant Secretary Lower Churchill and various oil fields. mosities perceived with organizing. millions of people in the United States, promote the IBEW to the unorganized. John Ingram and ETU Organizer From left, Local We are hopeful that work on the road We can never say enough about and created an excitement not only for The local union election of officers Steven Butler, attended the IBEW Util- 2321, Middleton, will improve. community service. The most precious the 2002 Olympic games, but also for is underway, with ballots to be counted ity Conference. MA, Bus. Mgr. We successfully completed training commodity in life is time. “There is no the challenges and successes of every- June 1. Running unopposed for presi- Our own Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Frank in welding, structured cabling, PLCs, greater a gift of love and compassion day living. The Salt Lake 2002 Olympic dent is Knute Anderson. Ronda Robi- George Crawford attended the Utility McKenney, introduction to computers and first than the unselfish giving of our time.” Torch Relay created energy and enthu- son is running for vice president and Conference. He was offered and Steward John aid/CPR, with more courses to com- Please help support your community, siasm that unified the nation during Laura Bonner is seeking another term accepted a Seventh District Interna- DeRosa and Bill mence in the fall. as this is the only way the community trying times. Local 1501 was proud to as recording secretary. Gary Brooks tional Representative position effective LaFlamme of With sadness we report the deaths will support you. Local 1957, East Butler, PA, Sister be represented in this special event. and Mike Hodsdon are running for June 1 and will begin work with Sev- the Make-A- of Bros. William Walsh and Roy It is with sadness that we report the Janet Carlson recently retired. THOMAS J. ROSTKOWSKI, P.S. business manager/financial secretary. enth Dist. Int. Vice Pres. Jon Gardner. Wish Jacobs, and retired Bro. Peter Gabriel. passing of Bros. Monte Tillman, Gerald Joseph Hodge and Ed Swearingin are Bro. Crawford has been a tremendous Foundation. Our deepest sympathy to their families “Gene” Denton and Lionel W. Shop Steward Training running for the treasurer seat and Cecil New Business Manager and powerful asset to our local. He and friends. We will surely miss them. Gulledge. Our hearts and prayers go to L.U. 1545, (mo), JESUP, GA—On Colley III and Curt Schroeder are seek- L.U. 1957 (em), EAST BUTLER, will now have the opportunity to serve Have a great and safe summer. their families. April 1-2, under the instruction of Fifth ing the Executive Board seat in Unit PA—Our local recently held its elec- our great union in a wider, more dili- ANN GEEHAN, P.S. Attend union meetings and be District Int. Rep. Fielding W. Gurley, 101. Tom Minder is unopposed for tion of officers, and as a result we gent capacity. We are all winners by informed. members were taught the basics of Executive Board seat 102 and Mike have a new business manager. Bro. his appointment. Congratulations, DENNIS G. ROCQUE, PRES. being a good shop steward. We are a Bergy and Tom Karpstein are vying for John Leinenbach was the member- George! small local, but had 11 in attendance the Executive Board in Unit 103. Denny New Journeymen ships choice to lead us for the next KITTY PROUSE, P.S. on both nights. Zeiser is running alone for the 104 three years. This job requires a lot of Brothers and Sisters, we want you to ADDRESS CHANGE? L.U. 1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENS- ______Interest was high throughout the Executive Board Seat. hard work and dedication and we feel Fund-raising Tournament BORO, KY—The Owensboro Area have your JOURNAL! When you have NAME combined 10-hour class. The subject ANNE HAYS, P.S. John is the man for the job. Bro. L.U. 2320 (t), MANCHESTER, NH— Council of Labor held three political a change of address, please let us ______material and presentation exceeded the Leinenbach has been a member since Your hockey team competed in Local candidate forums at our local union NEW ADDRESS expectations of many in attendance. COMET—The First Step 1973 and has worked in the cafeteria 2222’s Make-a-Wish Foundation fund- know. Be sure to include your old hall in March. Candidates for Daviess Our evenings are hard to give up, but L.U. 1579 (i&o), AUGUSTA, GA— department for the past 14 years. raising tournament. The undermanned address and please don’t forget to fill ______County Jailer, Daviess County Commis- what those in attendance have learned International President Edwin Hill has Other elected officers are Vice Pres. team lost to the eventual champion 3-1 CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE sioners and the City of Owensboro in L.U. and Card No. This information Jeff Campbell, Treas. Alice Young, Rec. in the first game and pulled out a 2-2 Commissioners attended. We ask all will be helpful in checking and keep- PRESENT Local 1545, Jesup, GA, members, from left, first row, Artie Noland, Johnny Sec. Lynn Kamerer and Fin. Sec. Lynn tie after falling behind 2-0 in the second LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______Mathis, Kevin Brown, Fifth District Int. Rep. Fielding W. Gurley (Instructor) Acquaviva. The Executive Board mem- match. In the final tilt, the squad was in ing our records straight. and Ronald Beasley, and second row, Dennis Mainor, Danny Jones, Ray bers are Bernice O’Donnell, Ron a 6-0 deficit before making it close and If you have changed local unions, CARD NUMBER ______Davidson, Pat Jones, Alan Beaver and John Bowen at the shop steward Armahizer, Bob King, Betty Karan- was two hit posts from tying it up. Bel- (If unknown, check with Local Union) training class. (Not pictured is Dennis Benner). bauer and George Lineman. Congratu- mont’s Jeff Kruger led the offense and we must have numbers of both. CURRENTLY ON PENSION ❏ Soc. Sec. No. ______lations to all. the team’s net minders Tom Farrell and Mail To: Address Congratulations also to Sister Janet Doug Clarke backboned the defense. Carlson on her recent retirement. Janet Thanks to all who gave their time to Change Department, ______has 30 years of service and worked as make the team a success. International Brotherhood OLD ADDRESS (Please affix mailing label from magazine) a supplier in the Ferrite department. A Congratulations to the graduating of Electrical Workers, retirement dinner was held for Janet at Next Step class. It has been four years ______the Grease City Municipal Building, of hard work, but your degrees are 1125-15th Street, N.W., Suite 810, CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE and the popular country-rock band now in hand. Washington, D.C. 20005 “Sammy Gee and his Coat Tail Riders” If anyone has information for the or electronically by visiting our web FORMER LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______Local 1701, Owensboro, KY, Bro. supplied the music. Janet was one of IBEW Journal, please call the union site at www.ibew.org and click on David Carrico and his wife, Becky, our most popular members and she hall. With summer upon us, Bus. Mgr. Don’t forget to register to vote at your new address! conducting business at the recent will be greatly missed. Neil McSheffrey wishes everyone a [email protected]. Job Fair at the Executive Inn. BOB POLINSKY, P.S. safe and fun filled summer. Please

36 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 37 ing, which promises to be filled with Joseph Perrin, Merv Brewer, Slade fun, food and fellowship. All retirees Gerholt and Charles Wright. We look are welcome and encouraged to forward to seeing you at our next attend. If you need a ride, contact breakfast on October 18 at 9:30 a.m. at RETIREES Pres. Tom Whitfield at his home num- the Local 640 meeting hall. Local 103, Boston, MA, Retirees Club, Local 103 headquarters building on the Boston Harbor. ber. He will be glad to help you. What Nominating Committee Chairman a great way to relive some old times Dutch Van Ess is seeking candidates to with our monthly luncheons and bus meeting is scheduled for September 19 with people you worked with. Bring a fill vacancies left by outgoing club offi- trips around New England. in the Alexander room. We hope to covered dish and come be a part of a cers. This is a great opportunity for Congratulations and thanks to the see you there. great group. God bless you all. some of the new retirees to run for newly elected Local 103 officers who BUDDY CARVER, P.S. BELINDA PHILLIPS, P.S. office. Dutch said that he would like to see some of our female members Some Local Worst Possible Candidate bers Bernard Lemon and Greg Pettis. so generously supported the Retirees A Thoughtful Call get involved. The term is for two 3, New York, RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 11, LOS WALTER ZYLA, P.S. Club in the past. The Local 103 elec- RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 639, SAN years. We only meet 16 times in those NY, North ANGELES, CA—In my report on the tion day is a great political reunion. LUIS OBISPO, CA—Our meetings are two years, and as outgoing Secretary Florida Election of Officers Forty members ran for Executive Board LA mayoral election I expressed the held on the second Thursday of each Chapter RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 41, BUF- and Examining Board, to give some- Ken Bodnicki stated, “It’s not a life fear that our previous Mayor Riordon month at 1 p.m., and our dues are $12 Retirees Club FALO, NY—We elected officers for a thing back to “good old Local 103.” sentence.” Come join us! would be tough to beat in the upcom- per year. We also have a 50/50 draw- members at two-year term at our May meeting. It is disheartening to read about JAMES J. MACK, P.S. ing governor’s race. Well, we don’t ing to help pay expenses. We enjoyed the Annual Congratulations to Pres. Al Meyers, Vice what Pres. Bush and the Republicans have to worry about “Mr. Conservative” a Top Block Barbecue with refresh- Health and Welfare Update Picnic held at Pres. Jerry Klier, Sec. Dennis Bauer, are doing to working people. It is a anymore, he didn’t make the cut. The ments at a recent meeting. We deliv- RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 692, BAY Morikami Treas. Frank Mahoney and Sergeant at sorry scenario to discuss layoff of pub- bad news is he got beat by this cat ered dinners to several incapacitated CITY, MI—With the return of warmer Park in Arms John Drew. The Executive Board lic safety workers in order to give tax who is so right wing we thought he members, and they were very grateful. climate, meeting attendance has Delray. members are Ralph Walters (chairman), cuts to corporations like Enron. We didn’t have a chance. He also claimed Ninth Dist. Int. Vice Pres. Michael S. increased. We have a couple of outings Norm Byer, Dick Friedman, Milt Pfeif- must all work to elect legislators in the Ronald Reagan and George Bush as his Mowrey attended a recent local union planned for this summer, including a fer, and two new members, Dick Nel- 2002 mid-term elections who have Annual Picnic Harry Drucker. The Board of Directors mentors on his television ads. It’s like meeting that was attended by many cruise on the Saginaw Bay and a break- having Rush Limbaugh on the ballot. son and Tom Rettig. more concern for children, teachers RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 3, NEW are Tom Connors, Hans Diebele, retirees. Unfortunately, I had surgery fast with spouses and guests. At this His name is Simon, and if he gets The club thanks Bro. Will Hardy for and the elderly. YORK, NY, NORTH FLORIDA CHAP- Leonard Kaye, Murray Abromowitz, Sid that day and was unable to attend. To writing, the final plans for the ball game elected working people in this state all his many years of service as secre- Retirees from around the country Local 313, Wilmington, DE, TER—Our new Pres. Bob Rosenhouch Neidelman and Morris Stevelman. The my surprise, Mike called me at home and casino trip are not yet completed. will be moved farther down the totem tary, and also Bros. Frank Gialloreto who plan to visit Boston on holiday Retirees Club member William and his wife, Sandy, along with many chaplain is Rita Stevelman and the cor- several days later and wished me a At our April meeting Bus. Mgr./Fin. pole. Where’s the next Cesar Chavez? and Ralph Egloff for their many years are invited to attend our monthly lun- “Scotty” Hudghton, left, welcomes helpers, put together a beautiful picnic respondence secretary is Rhoda Gold- fast recovery and expressed his regret Sec. Tom Ryder gave an update on the How about a new Franklin D? Isn’t of service on the Executive Board. We cheons. Give us a call. newly retired Bro. John Morris. at Morikami Park in Delray. stein. Congratulations to all. that I couldn’t be at the meeting. Health and Welfare Plan and what there a political candidate who can wish them good luck in the future. LEO MONAHAN, PRES./P.S. Many thanks to head cook Morris RICHARD WILGOSZ, P.S. help the working stiff? We went on a three-day bus trip to Come Join Us Rothenberg and helpers Joel Gennoa, Lancaster, PA, where we saw “Annie King and Queen For A Day Local 639, San Louis Still Going Strong Winter is gone and warm days are RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 313, Harold Newman and Dan Simon. The Get Your Gun” at the Dutch Apple RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 130, NEW Obispo, CA, Retirees Club RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 3, NEW here. This is the time of the year to WILMINGTON, DE—As a reminder to weather was beautiful and all had a Dinner Theater and “Daniel” at the ORLEANS, LA—Retirees club member members Ted Hall (for- YORK, NY, WESTCHESTER/ PUTNAM visit this magnificent state. Balmy days all of our retired brothers and sisters, great time. Sight and Sound Theater. Ralph Fox and his lovely wife, Myr- mer business manager), CHAPTER—We are pleased to wish and cool evenings make you realize our retirees club holds its monthly DANIEL SIMON, P.S. We are going on a Seneca Lake lun- iam, ruled over their fellow senior citi- left, and Ralph Brown, Chairman Joe Jacobson a happy 104th why this place is so crowded, and if it meetings at 10 a.m. on the first cheon cruise in August, and to Wheel- zens at a Mardi Gras Ball held at the right, with Ninth Dist. Int. Surprise Visitor birthday. were like this all year it would be Wednesday of the month from Sep- ing, WV, to see the Loretta Lynn show Chateau De Notre Dame Living Center Rep. Dan Bowers, second RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 3, NEW Because of our May 13 fishing trip at twice as crowded. Best wishes to the tember through May. Please feel free from left, and Ninth Dist. in November. We hope to see you in New Orleans. Congratulations to YORK, NY, SOUTH FLORIDA CHAP- Bayberry Land, we held our elections at Brotherhood. to stop by around 9:30 a.m. for pastry Int. Vice Pres. Mike there. these two outstanding individuals. TER—Greetings from sunny and beau- the April meeting. Congratulations to MARTY SHANAHAN, P.S. and coffee. The meetings usually have Mowrey, second from JERRY KLIER, P.S. The May 2 Crawfish Party was tiful South Florida. At our installation Chairman Ray Chirles, First Vice Chair- a guest speaker, followed by lunch right, at a recent local Proud of our Retirees attended by 200 seafood lovers and meeting and luncheon in February, we man Dominick Pironti, Second Vice consisting of a verity of cold cuts and union meeting. RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 22, Good Turnout was a huge success again this year. had a surprise visit from Bus. Mgr. Chairman James O’Donnell, Fin. Sec. fresh rolls with all the trimmings. OMAHA, NE—The annual retired RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 99, PROV- Active service awards were pre- Thomas Van Arsdale, who took the Vincent Panzarino, Treas. Angelo Mar- There are also plenty of cold drinks to members’ dinner and service pin IDENCE, RI—We had a good turnout sented at the June 20 general member- Needless to say, the call coming from changes will be implemented. He time from his busy schedule to visit us. tin, Rec. Sec. Edward A. Rubow and wash it all down. So why not mark award ceremony was held on Satur- for our May breakfast at the Lancel- ship meeting, along with food and someone in Mike’s position was a real spoke to us on how we will be What an honor it was to have him stop Sergeant-At-Arms John Wasilko. The your calendar and come join us on day, May 18, with 58 retirees receiving lotta Restaurant in North Providence, refreshments for members and guests. treat for me. affected, and said there will be higher by and see how our retirees are doing Trustees are Salvatore Palazzolo (three September 4 and share lunch and a awards. Local 22 was proud to honor where many retirees received their 50- Congratulations to all recipients. BILL PAPICH, P.S. costs across the board for everyone. in South Florida. years), James Tobias (two years) and few old stories. Hope to see you there. these members for the service they 65-year service pin awards. Congratu- We welcome new members Charlie The amount of work in our jurisdiction He was kind enough to swear in our Anthony Ruocco (one year). Please be sure to send in your Welcome, New Members gave to making this local the proud lations to all service award recipients. Deubler, Robert Marsh and Niecie and the state is at a low point, and the officers and directors, and also gave an The computer class for seniors response card for the August 24 Fam- organization that it is today. At our June meeting that included Coyle. RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 640, present amount of contributions being informative talk on what is going on in began on April 16 at the union hall ily Picnic. Last year’s Labor Day Parade Congratulations to 60-year members our spouses, we had a guest speaker We are saddened to report the PHOENIX, AZ—We would like to wel- made by the active members cannot New York, the union, and other topics and was well attended. We are off to a was a great success; so don’t miss this Charles Burns, Erwin Grabenstein and explain all about our Rhode Island passing of Bros. Andre Bayhi, Anthony come the 24 new retirees to the sustain the amount of funds required of interest to our members. Thank you, good start. year’s parade on September 2. Our Charles Rice, 55-year members emergency 911 system. Tramontana and Henry Hitt. Our con- Golden Age Road Runners Club. They for the Health and Welfare Plan. Thomas, for visiting with us. Our newly appointed Special Events 100-year anniversary celebration will Howard Bolton, Gerald Hotz, Archie We wish good health and a speedy dolences to their families and friends. are Bobby Harris, Conroy Page, Kip This naturally leads us to the Our new officers for 2002 are Pres. Chairman Bill Robinson is looking into be held on September 14 at the new Boscardin and Leon Herre, 50-year recovery to Bros. Paul Jansen, Lou May they rest in peace. Pinkerton, Charlie Tedder, Martin November elections. Let us actively Richard Wilgosz, Vice Pres. Bernard Cit- more social functions for us to enjoy. hotel at the Dover Downs Complex members Robert Andersen, Robert Charette and Joe Reilly. Our next quarterly membership McNamara, Don Verble, Jerry Howe, pursue the goal to find jobs for as ron, Fin. Sec. Alan Rosenfeld and Treas. VINCENT PANZARINO, P.S. Jackson, Robert Koch, Charles Pool, We are saddened by the passing of built by union labor. Arthur Valenzuela, Leo Flynn, John many Republicans as possible—out of Willard Goranson, Charles Jensen, a wonderful brother, Angelo Chellel, RICHARD R. WAGNER JR., P.S. Yakkel, Jerry Hoopes, Robert Wallace, the government of course! The Local 3, New York, NY, South Florida Chapter Retirees Club officers and Frank Kripal, Robert Smith, Gary Hoff- who served on the Examining Board Raymond Lindell, Raymond Troiani, Supreme Court chose the president. A Board of Directors are, from left, back row, Vice Pres. Bernard Citron, Fin. man, Don Jorgensen and Bernard Olt- for many years. Annual Meeting Craig Jones, Willey Atchley, Ramond friend of labor—no he never has been Sec. Alan Rosenfeld, Pres. Richard Wilgosz, (visiting Local 3 Bus. Mgr. man, 45-year members John Baatz, Enjoy the summer with good health RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 558, O’Clair, Ken Frederickson, Robert and will never be! Thomas Van Arsdale), Board of Directors Tom Connors, Hans Diebele, Don Freyer, Art Hazelton, Gordon Kin- and happiness. Remember to keep the SHEFFIELD, AL—Our retirees were Robertson, Sherwood Leon McLane, THOMAS S. OSLUND, R.S./P.S. Leonard Kaye and Murray Abromowitz, and seated, from left, Board of nison, Paul Opocensky, Joe Slezak, spirit of brotherhood strong and alive. very busy this past year. There were Directors Sid Neidelman and Morris Stevelman, Chaplain Rita Stevelman Gerald Collins, Sebastian Falcone, Bob God bless you always. about 45-50 members in attendance at Local 692, Bay City, MI, Retirees Club members are, from left, front row, and correspondence secretary Rhoda Goldstein. (Not pictured is Treas. Jarvis, Henry Munch, Wilbur Pupkes, PAT COLUCCI, P.S. the June 2001 meeting. Bro. Paul Mont- Tom Oslund, Bill Dittenber, Walt Kienbaum, Bill Clements, Gus Voisine, Harry Drucker). Lou Tomcak, Frank Franco, Arlon Fis- gomery won the award for having the Ron Voisine, Clarence Techlin and Jerry Prevost, and back row, Al cher, Leroy Jones, William Nuno and Summer Activities oldest initiation date among attendees. Horneber, Bob Young, Jack Oslund, Don Ahler, Fred Schmidt and Jerry Robert Risk, 40-year members Joe RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 103, Bro. William O. Dugless was also rec- Burley at the April 2002 Retirees Club meeting. Beran, Frank Hengen, Mitchell Lind- BOSTON, MA—Our last casino trip was ognized for his attendance. He was 89 gren, Don McCormick, Jim Currie, Jerry to the Mohegan Sun Casino, recently years young at that time. Himmelberg, Don Marcheck, Don completed 100 percent union with out- Local 130, New Orleans, LA, The Retirees Club raised funds for Smith, Dan Day, Al Jensen, Irvin Mass standing lighting by our Connecticut Retirees Club member Ralph Fox the Christmas Fund, with a goal set and Doug Wolkow, 35-year members local unions. With summer upon us, and his lovely wife, Myriam, were and met at $2,000. The funds were Robert Chruma, Edwin Karnish, Fred the Executive Board has added day the king and queen for the day at a used to help 22 needy families. Shadlow, Harold Gillespie, Ken Schae- fishing trips in pristine Boston waters. Mardi Gras Ball held at the Thanks to all who helped. fer, John Slezak, Lorry Ingersol and We also have workday tee times for Chateau De Notre Dame Living The Retirees Club has been busy Gerald Schmitt and 30-year mem- members wishing to play golf, along Center in New Orleans. preparing for our annual June meet-

38 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 39 Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Pens. (176) Hiland, T. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (459) Kiehlmeier, J. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (721) Ragland, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (2295) Swaaley, M. 3,000.00 INMEMORIAM Pens. (176) Kile, F. J. 2,000.00 Pens. (460) Cappadona, P. 2,400.00 Pens. (723) Reinert, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Anderson Jr., J. 3,000.00 Pens. (181) Collver, D. 3,000.00 Pens. (461) Baum, D. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (724) Coughlin Jr., B. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Baker, H. E. 3,000.00 PBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in April 2002 Pens. (183) Mathis, W. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (465) Sulek, E. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (725) Czomak, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Berard, D. K. 3,000.00 Pens. (193) Howard, M. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (474) Raymond, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (734) Boyd, W. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bergbower, E. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (193) Mayfield, D. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (479) Jones, F. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (756) Wrenn, H. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Blethen Sr., L. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (193) Stefancic Sr., D. E. 3,207.25 Pens. (480) Moss, J. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (768) Goodsell, J. A. 4,975.24 Pens. (I.O.) Boone, C. W. 3,000.00 Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Pens. (194) Dawson, D. C. 2,400.00 Pens. (483) Gunther, C. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (772) Crowe, J. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bridgwood, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (202) Maul, F. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (490) Morin Sr., R. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (774) Willenbrink, C. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Brindis Jr., F. A. 3,000.00 1 Neal, D. R. 6,250.00 I.O. (3) Manzo, V. 6,250.00 Pens. (26) Mollohan, G. E. 3,109.46 Pens. (102) Bolton, B. L. 5,320.50 Pens. (213) VanKervel, H. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) Meingast, W. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (794) Roll, I. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bruno, L. A. 3,000.00 3 Citranglo, S. J. 12,500.00 I.O. (120) Marshall, G. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (26) Pope, J. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (102) Cristiano Jr., E. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (223) Mellman Jr., M. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) Scott III, D. W. 5,484.18 Pens. (794) Schurke, C. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Campbell, A. J. 3,000.00 3 Colaiacovo, V. 6,250.00 I.O. (379) Mullis, O. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (35) Fox, J. G. 3,743.50 Pens. (102) Davanzo, D. A. 4,192.00 Pens. (223) Shumway, F. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) West, R. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (801) Weldon, F. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Caudullo, S. F. 3,000.00 3 Fiumefreddo, S. A. 12,500.00 Pens. (1) Beas, O. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (35) Weigert, N. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (102) Huff, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (226) Fetterhoof, V. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) Wiedeman, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (812) Dorner, J. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Cohen, M. 3,000.00 3 Linker, F. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Edgar, R. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (38) Mordarski, W. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (102) Padgette, W. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (226) Freeman, E. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (495) Suggs, W. B. 2,400.00 Pens. (814) Fulton, J. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Coin, A. T. 3,000.00 3 Rykowski, R. F. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Ferguson Jr., C. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (41) Freedman, S. 3,000.00 Pens. (102) Picconi, L. J. 4,986.50 Pens. (226) Ranum, R. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (505) Harrell, L. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (814) King, L. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Dunfield, M. L. 2,400.00 3 Sonera, A. L. 3,333.34 Pens. (1) McMackins, R. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (41) Parsons, F. S. 2,400.00 Pens. (103) Barnes, H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (226) Stice, G. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (508) Hinely, H. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (814) Robertson, L. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Ehle, F. D. 3,000.00 5 Kniess, D. H. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Parson, J. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (41) Simpson, D. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Cronin, J. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (230) Parker, S. 2,400.00 Pens. (518) Anglin, C. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (816) Johnson, J. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Esse, G. P. 3,000.00 11 Fabbro, J. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Roling, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (42) Shibley Jr., L. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Cutler, S. 3,000.00 Pens. (234) Bonnema, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (518) Simmons, D. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (816) Yarbrough, J. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Everling, R. E. 3,000.00 11 Van Cleave, K. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Rosner, J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Fisher, L. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Dean Jr., W. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (234) Roberts, H. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (527) Hocker, M. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (841) Bowles, G. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Fisher, R. L. 3,000.00 14 Bores, R. A. 12,500.00 Pens. (2) Callahan, W. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Halbakken, M. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Doughty, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (238) Ramsey, J. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (531) Lain, S. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (846) Dockery, A. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Geremia, G. M. 3,000.00 20 Reddell, R. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Alleva, A. 5,534.32 Pens. (46) Kemp, A. B. 5,229.50 Pens. (103) Pupa, F. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (245) Clark, T. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (531) Wooton, H. 3,000.00 Pens. (846) Schild, W. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Glasgow, F. E. 3,000.00 20 Strowenjans, D. A. 3,125.00 Pens. (3) Beiserman, H. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Oakford, R. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Rollins, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (246) Battistel, R. G. 1,000.00 Pens. (532) Johnsen, G. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (852) Drew, J. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Glenner, E. C. 3,000.00 24 Boyd, J. B. 12,500.00 Pens. (3) Butner, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Smestead, G. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Sullivan, W. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (252) Schultz, D. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (551) Chase, A. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (852) Savage, M. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Harnois, G. R. 3,000.00 24 Johnson, R. K. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Calderone, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Wade, D. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (104) Caissie, C. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (257) Caselman, J. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (558) Austin, G. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (861) Guillory, R. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Harp, A. E. 3,000.00 25 Buerkert Jr., R. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Clapper, M. 3,000.00 Pens. (48) Ferrell, W. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (105) Childs, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (258) Fleming, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (558) Chandler, T. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (861) Kitchens, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Helm, K. M. 3,000.00 32 Geiger, V. F. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Dunn, H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (48) Lawrence, G. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (108) Whittle, W. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (258) McNeice, T. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (558) Hill, J. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (864) Misiukiewicz, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Henderson, T. J. 3,000.00 38 Lichniak, J. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Fiedler, M. 3,000.00 Pens. (49) Erwin, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (109) Vinson, R. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (263) Allen, D. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (561) Spencer, J. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (885) Zeller, A. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Herrmann, J. 3,000.00 46 Dean, D. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Glass, H. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (49) Gibson, C. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (111) Penton, M. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (271) Branscum, J. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (568) Berger, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (895) Stewart, O. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Higgs, D. G. 3,000.00 58 Lawrence, B. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Knabe, W. K. 3,000.00 Pens. (51) Roegner, R. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (112) Griffin, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (271) Huebert, H. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (568) Seguin, M. 3,000.00 Pens. (903) Parker, W. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Inzetta, C. 3,000.00 60 Green, R. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Kolb, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (51) Travis, E. R. 2,400.00 Pens. (113) Haugdahl, C. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (276) Gunnum, T. W. 2,400.00 Pens. (569) Freed, W. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (934) Brewer, R. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Jones, W. 3,000.00 64 Burell, J. E. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Kvartek, W. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (52) Barba, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (121) Gissel, L. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (280) Thompson, V. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) MacIntyre, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (934) Swink, C. M. 1,627.50 Pens. (I.O.) Kallenbach, M. W. 3,000.00 64 Seltzer, M. D. 5,000.00 Pens. (3) Nassaur, W. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (57) Bolton, G. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Barnes Jr., R. 3,000.00 Pens. (288) Schultz, H. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) Weise, L. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (944) Layton, C. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kindlund, N. 3,000.00 71 White, G. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Rosenberg, L. 3,000.00 Pens. (57) Burnham, A. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Davis, W. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (292) Erickson, J. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (584) Bishop, A. E. 3,064.00 Pens. (949) Duncanson, L. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Klatt, G. L. 3,000.00 82 Alley, E. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Russo, P. C. 3,728.50 Pens. (57) Harris, S. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Eckert, F. R. 4,144.00 Pens. (292) Hoffman, V. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (592) Pinto, V. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (968) Parker, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kleider, D. F. 4,867.33 82 Portis, W. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Seegmuller, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Farnam, D. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Selecman, M. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (294) Kratt, R. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (595) Martell, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (982) Rohweller, D. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kurylo, D. J. 3,000.00 99 Leduc, R. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Snyder, A. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Kinney, D. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Thornton, D. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (294) Sterns, H. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (595) Skaggs, F. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (985) Etheridge, E. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Langdon, D. A. 3,000.00 100 Sheridan, C. E. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Tagliatela, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Kolb, V. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Adams, L. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (304) Vacek, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (602) Delaney, J. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (993) Foley, E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lerman, D. 3,000.00 24 Brown, G. S. 6,250.00 Pens. (6) Dolan, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Koller, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Hiatt, F. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (305) Lineback, D. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (602) Overly, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (995) Keller, G. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Maloney, J. R. 3,000.00 136 Swinford, R. J. 5,000.00 Pens. (6) Hyman, B. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Locker, H. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Schmuckal, W. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (305) Seal, F. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (611) Allison, L. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (997) Shaw, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Meigs, S. H. 3,000.00 236 Shea, D. G. 6,250.00 Pens. (6) Paccioretti, A. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) McElfresh, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (126) Tageson, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (308) Blalock, W. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Parker, C. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (1002) Bardin, J. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Nielsen, J. H. 3,000.00 258 Bellerose, R. 5,000.00 Pens. (7) Merriman, J. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Mlynarek Jr., A. L. . 3,000.00 Pens. (130) Arthur, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Knapp, C. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (617) Silva, T. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (1077) Rogers, H. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Oster, E. C. 3,000.00 269 Robak Jr., T. P. 5,000.00 Pens. (8) Ledford, E. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Morrison, F. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (130) Bayhi, A. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (314) Stacey, I. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (618) Paper, J. W. 2,400.00 Pens. (1134) Blackman, N. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Patterson, R. F. 3,000.00 275 Leenhouts, J. D. 6,250.00 Pens. (9) Overstreet, K. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Tracy, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (130) Tramontana, A. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (317) Clark, B. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (623) Cashell, T. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (1141) Hayes, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Peters, F. D. 3,000.00 307 Grubb, G. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (10) Barnett, J. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (64) Hamilton Sr., J. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (131) Parker, C. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (321) Derango, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (623) Hale, J. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (1142) Carter Jr., J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Ranzenberger, G. F. 2,400.00 325 Bujake Sr., G. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Colton, M. 3,000.00 Pens. (66) Bergen, R. E. 4,084.03 Pens. (134) Brennan Jr., E. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (323) Grummons, C. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (629) Murray, G. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1245) Spears, J. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Raymond, F. F. 3,000.00 342 Forester, B. D. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Davis, W. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (66) Noland, W. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Condella, S. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (324) Thompson, R. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (632) Harris, F. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (1249) Dafoe, L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Recor, R. D. 3,000.00 354 Hernon, P. J. 12,500.00 Pens. (11) Elsasser, C. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Carter, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Feret, R. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (325) Perry, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (637) Thomas Jr., A. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1249) Francis, F. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Reeves, N. E. 3,000.00 365 Barnard, D. C. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Foley, I. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Craven, S. A. 2,400.00 Pens. (134) Galas, S. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (329) May, A. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (639) McLaughlan, D. 3,000.00 Pens. (1249) Fullex, R. T. 4,848.86 Pens. (I.O.) Schimpf, J. R. 5,284.96 424 Rybak, E. R. 5,000.00 Pens. (11) Gates, R. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Duncan, V. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Hobin, J. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (340) Atkinson, G. K. 3,000.00 Pens. (640) Brice, T. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (1330) Rutko, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Sibley Jr., H. G. 3,000.00 429 Cates, L. M. 12,500.00 Pens. (11) Lutz, L. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Gibson, G. 3,685.00 Pens. (134) Hoskins, W. 3,000.00 Pens. (340) Clark, W. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (640) Collins, F. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (1339) Bartin, F. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Smith, C. E. 3,000.00 443 Windham, J. H. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Reagan, M. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Rhodes, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Kenny, G. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (340) Cotter, H. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (659) Bormuth, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1339) Cavers, W. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Smith, J. T. 3,000.00 474 Duvall, C. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Reichel, G. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (73) Reames, H. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Kimmey, F. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (340) Love, C. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (665) Coryell, W. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (1339) Goldsmith, J. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Snyder, O. 3,000.00 479Ortiz, J. A. 8,333.33 Pens. (11) Samuelson, R. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (73) Sander, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Lehmann, A. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (349) Angely, J. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (665) Lake, V. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1377) Young, A. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Stanka, V. R. 3,000.00 481 Zirkelback, D. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Shapiro, L. 3,000.00 Pens. (76) Schafer, L. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Macarol, P. 4,409.54 Pens. (349) Eib, D. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (666) Henshaw, C. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1393) Bowers, G. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Stillman, T. G. 3,000.00 520 Frank, J. G. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Smith, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (76) Welsh, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Mayer, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (349) McLachlan, F. S. 2,400.00 Pens. (666) Kelley, R. E. 3,842.14 Pens. (1393) Button, H. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Stutesman, J. E. 3,000.00 551 Costello, G. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Teska, D. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Allen, C. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) McDonald, D. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (353) Patterson, C. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (666) Smith, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1393) Cain, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Syring, H. E. 3,000.00 567 Anderson, L. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Verdugo, T. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Anderson, M. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Ruby, C. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (354) Woodbury, M. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (667) Compton, P. 3,000.00 Pens. (1393) Mosteller, R. E. 2,400.00 Pens. (I.O.) Szirotnyak, J. G. 3,000.00 568 Chantal, Y. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Watson, C. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Barton, D. L. 3,305.20 Pens. (134) Smith, C. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (363) Costanzo Jr., S. 3,000.00 Pens. (668) Greenwood, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1426) Stovik, L. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Terry, J. R. 3,000.00 568 Rainville, E. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Whitney, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Cox, O. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Storniolo, S. 3,000.00 Pens. (365) Farmer, S. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (676) Owen, J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1484) O’Connell, M. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Thams, D. S. 3,000.00 569 Kaundart, S. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Wunderley, W. E. 2,400.00 Pens. (77) Crane, P. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Tichy, R. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Berry, E. D. 1,210.00 Pens. (676) Tritt, R. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1503) Hayes, C. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Tikotsky, H. 3,000.00 613 Tellis, R. O. 6,250.00 Pens. (16) Baldwin, J. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Jenkins, A. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (136) Parsons, R. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Settle Jr., A. T. 5,946.72 Pens. (684) Pedlowe Jr., W. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1522) Neuhaus, K. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Walls, P. S. 4,208.80 683 Roehl, H. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (18) Daugherty, T. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Reid, D. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (141) Rinkes, A. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Shepherd, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (697) Dugan, J. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (1529) Blocker, R. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Warner, S. W. 3,000.00 716 Frazier, M. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (20) Purdy, R. H. 4,804.14 Pens. (81) Hart, T. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (144) Olszewski, W. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (379) Nicholson, L. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (700) Hastings, D. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (1547) Carlson, C. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Watts Jr., F. S. 3,000.00 716 Merritt, S. E. 6,250.00 Pens. (22) Jensen Jr., H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (81) Heil, H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (144) Sweet, G. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (379) Shuford, D. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (700) Hughes Jr., J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1579) Dyson, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Welter, R. B. 3,000.00 716 Newcome, K. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (23) Gagnon, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (82) Short, C. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (153) Kloko, W. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (379) Vannoy, C. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (700) Newman, J. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (1579) Tillman, M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Wetherell, B. A. 3,000.00 852Warren, R. D. 6,250.00 Pens. (24) Burton, D. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (82) Winters, C. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (159) Peterson, M. G. 3,511.60 Pens. (380) Roussel, J. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (701) Hoppe, F. H. 3,935.31 Pens. (1701) Brown, R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Williams, B. J. 3,000.00 861 Martin, R. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (24) Manolovich Jr., W. 3,000.00 Pens. (90) Hatton, J. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (160) Bradshaw, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (391) Rutland Jr., B. 3,000.00 Pens. (702) Weightman, G. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (1744) Lichtenstein, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Wolf, A. E. 3,000.00 876 McNeal, S. E. 5,000.00 Pens. (25) Covell, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (98) Homan, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (163) Mankovich, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (395) Fridrich, L. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (708) Scheuch, L. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (1758) Whitaker, W. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Wood, J. G. 3,000.00 934 Vermillion, S. E. 6,250.00 Pens. (25) Efimetz, L. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (98) Righter, E. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (165) Rosengren, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (405) Murphy, H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (712) Basile, P. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (2113) McAfee, J. E. 3,050.00 Pens. (I.O.) Yost, P. A. 3,000.00 1002 Mayes, M. C. 6,250.00 Pens. (25) Lazzaro, P. 3,000.00 Pens. (98) Sellers, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Adams, W. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (415) Gourley, H. 3,000.00 Pens. (712) Merritt, J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (2150) Ankerson, E. M. 3,000.00 Total Amount...... $1,892,367.76 1245 Pangburn, R. W. 5,000.00 Pens. (25) Marchese, M. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (99) Chellel, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Cooley, W. 3,000.00 Pens. (439) Nunn Jr., J. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (712) Phillips, M. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (2150) Porsow, R. A. 3,000.00 1516 Boyd, K. 3,000.00 Pens. (25) Markowski, P. 3,000.00 Pens. (100) Calhoun Jr., T. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Moore, T. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (441) Jones, G. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (716) Blank, W. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (2293) Knight, J. H. 3,000.00 1759 McClure, R. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (25) McNulty, G. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (100) Wilcken, C. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Ward, A. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (443) Loftin, F. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (716) McBee, M. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (2295) DeLaittre, R. A. 3,000.00

40 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 41 Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Pens. (258) Austin, D. S. 6,145.45 Pens. (460) Adams, C. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (702) Minton Jr., L. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (1470) Dudek, F. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (258) Truax, G. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (460) Altum, M. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (713) Novotny, W. 3,000.00 Pens. (1499) Grana, J. 3,000.00 INMEMORIAM Pens. (266) Cheves, H. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (460) Neel, J. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (714) Mikkelson, A. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1501) Arnold, F. J. 3,000.00 PBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in May 2002 Pens. (266) Proctor, W. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (474) Riggs, B. G. 5,346.00 Pens. (716) Cochran Jr., J. 3,000.00 Pens. (1515) Hutchins, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (269) Flegal, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (477) Morley, D. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (716) Simmons, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (1527) Moore, A. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (269) McTamney, G. J. 3,449.20 Pens. (478) Goss, G. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (725) Buzan, D. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (1531) Buffington, D. D. 3,005.59 Pens. (278) Heidorn, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (479) Jacobson, A. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (728) Larkin, D. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (1547) Deveau, P. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (280) Boldt, G. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (480) Kuykendall, J. 5,950.00 Pens. (731) Carpenter, D. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (1579) Denton, G. E. 3,000.00 Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Pens. (291) Martin, E. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (481) Cody, D. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (744) Clark, C. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (1579) Gulledge, L. W. 3,000.00 3 Grant, W. G. 6,250.00 716 Rodgers, J. S. 6,250.00 Pens. (24) Rockstroh, G. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (98) Vantrieste, R. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (292) Cook, V. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (481) Morris, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (750) Griggs, C. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (1673) Pernal, H. J. 3,000.00 3 Gribbin III, J. D. 6,250.00 728Moerner, D. R. 12,500.00 Pens. (25) Dellomo, R. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Adamson, R. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (292) Gorman, D. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) Bernhardt, L. 3,000.00 Pens. (768) Tingle, E. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1823) Moyer, R. H. 2,400.00 3 Herdt, T. J. 6,250.00 768 Hewitt, R. O. 6,250.00 Pens. (25) Epp, J. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (103) Macusty, P. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (292) Hedin, A. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) Longrie, O. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (769) Huston, S. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (1934) Bailey, J. T. 3,000.00 3 Hershaft, R. N. 6,250.00 876 Lajoie, D. G. 12,500.00 Pens. (25) Gollubier, A. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (106) Dawson, B. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (292) Sheeran, E. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (494) Sweet, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (770) Beach, B. 3,000.00 Pens. (2072) Cooper, H. S. 3,000.00 3 Lowe, W. E. 6,250.00 876 Russell, W. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (25) Kronimus Jr., W. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (110) Carley, E. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (294) Lignell, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (499) Bollenbaugh, W. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (776) Benton, J. G. 2,400.00 Pens. (2253) Kenny, T. 3,000.00 3 Montanaro, M. V. 12,500.00 1141 Allen, C. D. 12,500.00 Pens. (25) Oleksiak, S. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (110) Moore, F. K. 2,400.00 Pens. (300) Charron, B. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (499) Ginger, D. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (776) Loving, W. E. 4,824.07 Pens. (2295) Metivier, E. C. 3,000.00 3 Segarra, A. 12,500.00 1141 Rupe, S. D. 12,500.00 Pens. (25) Rusch, W. 2,400.00 Pens. (111) Berryhill, J. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (300) Douglas, F. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (499) Marturello, J. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (810) Coughenour, A. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Aitken Jr., J. C. 2,400.00 11 Gallegos, R. T. 6,250.00 1260 Castro, R. Q. 6,250.00 Pens. (26) Worch, R. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (111) Kotch, K. J. 6,140.46 Pens. (302) Green, J. K. 3,000.00 Pens. (499) Squier, E. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (814) Vansel, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Barnett, L. B. 3,000.00 11 Mears, A. J. 6,250.00 1289 McCartney, R. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (27) Fischer, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (111) Preston, C. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (302) Pacheco, S. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (502) Porter, H. A. 3,464.89 Pens. (816) Davis, T. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bealey Jr., S. 3,000.00 11 Sawicki, A. H. 6,250.00 2113 Hensley, J. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (34) Barnes, G. V. 3,604.00 Pens. (111) Stoner, R. A. 4,039.40 Pens. (306) Blauch, D. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (505) Brown, F. E. 5,719.12 Pens. (817) Hynes Jr., G. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bensenberg, V. A. 3,000.00 11 Terp, P. M. 6,250.00 I.O. (134) Baker, M. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (34) Boote, O. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (112) Greiner, T. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (306) DeGeorge, A. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (505) Parish Sr., C. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (835) Franks, B. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Black, R. E. 3,000.00 20 Piecek, C..J. 6,250.00 I.O. (134) Dutenhaver, G. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (34) Zipper, C. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (112) Harder, G. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (308) Ingram, J. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (508) Coburn, A. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (846) Beene, L. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Briggs, R. L. 3,000.00 26 Turner, D. A. 12,500.00 I.O. (134) Perham, J. C. 6,250.00 Pens. (35) Muisener, D. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (113) Haeseler, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Bowers, H. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (527) Kern, R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (852) Plaxico, G. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Burbridge, F. S. 2,400.00 38 Bailey, J. R. 6,250.00 I.O. (424) Michalko, R. P. 5,000.00 Pens. (36) St. Peters, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (116) Wood, C. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Bucher, E. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (527) Spears Jr., S. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (852) White, L. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Craigie, K. 3,000.00 43 Wheeler, R. J. 6,250.00 I.O. (452) Modrell, M. D. 6,250.00 Pens. (38) Clarke, W. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Bartholomew, D. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Loos, R. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (531) Pizark, A. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (872) Dailey, B. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Curran, E. J. 3,000.00 55 Miller, C. L. 12,500.00 I.O. (595) Hicks, R. L. 5,000.00 Pens. (38) Shingary, M. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Lange, L. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Slifka, S. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (531) Will, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (876) Wils, B. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Dykes, D. F. 3,000.00 77 Merriman, D. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Cunningham, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (38) Sliwinski, A. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (124) Mathews, J. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Smith, F. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (536) Myron, M. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (894) Ireton, M. C. 4,807.00 Pens. (I.O.) Enberg, R. G. 3,000.00 80 McGrath, R. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Dierkes, B. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (41) Barciniak, F. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Bertrand, R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Tarr, J. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (551) Shubeck, W. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (901) Doucet, H. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Farr, W. J. 3,000.00 98 McMullan, G. K. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Erlinger, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (41) McNamee, R. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Boling, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (309) Tarr Jr., R. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (558) Broadway, J. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (912) Boben, E. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Fleming Sr., W. J. 3,000.00 102 Hafner, H. 6,250.00 Pens. (1) Fisele, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (42) Riotte, G. 2,400.00 Pens. (125) McKnight, E. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (312) Everhart, D. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (558) Campbell, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (915) Johnston, C. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Genkos, F. C. 5,521.86 103Pecoraro, W. D. 10,000.00 Pens. (1) Kallemeier, W. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (43) Thompson, E. F. 2,400.00 Pens. (125) Murray, B. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (313) Rinaldi, F. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (558) Dill, E. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (917) Jones, H. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Goukler, R. M. 3,000.00 103 Rothberg, B. G. 1,250.00 Pens. (1) Lanemann, V. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Bowers, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Smith, F. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (322) Branson, J. D. 2,400.00 Pens. (559) Saddington, E. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (917) Stuart, J. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Grimshaw, S. R. 3,000.00 103Teixeira, J. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (2) Haverstick, W. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Phillips, A. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Stevens, R. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (323) Dickins, E. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) Brooks, A. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (920) Turner, J. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Guernsey, R. T. 3,000.00 110 Olson, G. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Battista, N. 3,000.00 Pens. (46) Woodey, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Vann, L. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (323) Scurry, R. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) Lockmann, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (942) Withers, H. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Gurka, J. M. 3,000.00 110Tschida, V. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Carlucci, F. 3,000.00 Pens. (47) Bruce, B. B. 2,400.00 Pens. (125) Ward, R. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (326) Fuller, W. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) Mc Mullen, C. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (946) Liwicki, L. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Halpin, V. W. 3,000.00 113 McKee, S. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Chickvary, S. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (47) Roney, R. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Ward, W. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (329) Hawthorne, H. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) Noland, H. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (948) Papenfuss, D. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Handy, W. A. 3,000.00 130 Thomas, S. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Chircop, E. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (48) Anderson, H. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Winkler, R. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (332) Merritt, A. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (569) Roach, T. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (949) Snesrud, W. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Haverkamp, W. H. 3,000.00 134 Chachor, M. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Coone, F. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (48) Barlow, C. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (125) Wright, T. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (340) Griffin, K. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (570) Boak, C. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (953) McClintock, C. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Helton, R. D. 3,000.00 164 Gausditis Jr, J. G. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Fortner, G. 3,000.00 Pens. (48) Graddy, F. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (129) Shurr, P. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (340) Jacobson, A. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (570) Kelly, J. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (953) Thorson, A. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Henry, P. G. 3,000.00 164 Hutchison, R. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Kelley, D. D. 2,263.50 Pens. (48) Runyon, M. G. 4,634.54 Pens. (134) Anderson, G. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (343) Wilson, M. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (574) Chopp, F. V. 2,400.00 Pens. (968) Dotson, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Herron, R. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (347) Satterlee, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (588) Skianes, G. 3,000.00 Pens. (969) McAllister, R. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Houser, R. N. 3,000.00 186Verkler, J. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Klein, E. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (48) Swanson, W. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Fitzgerald, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (349) Gerster, E. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (595) Vejby, F. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (969) Parker, M. E. 5,814.00 Pens. (I.O.) Howell, F. A. 3,000.00 212 Spears, J. S. 10,000.00 Pens. (3) Marini, D..J. 5,633.68 Pens. (48) Thomas, I. W. 2,250.00 Pens. (134) Hnojsky, J. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (349) Kosiba, R. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (601) Cox, D. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (969) Williams, D. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Hughes, P. G. 3,000.00 212 Swanson, W. D. 10,000.00 Pens. (3) Nowak, P. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (49) Libel, F. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Kenny, J. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (349) Wise Jr., R. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (601) Petri, H. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (972) Gadd, C. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Jacobson, T. H. 3,000.00 222 Kennedy, K. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Penna, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (52) Krauss, C. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Nolan, E. 3,000.00 Pens. (353) Chappel, O. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (607) Walburn, T. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (972) Perry, T. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Johnson, M. N. 3,000.00 230 Wilcox, R. D. 10,000.00 Pens. (3) Salmieri, F. 3,000.00 Pens. (52) Warner, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Rosing, E. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (353) MacIntosh, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (611) Boles, D. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (995) Grayson, E. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Jones, R. V. 3,000.00 258 Plowe, F. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Sestito, D. 3,000.00 Pens. (57) Miles, A. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Sklena, R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (353) Wright, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (611) Traylor, E. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (995) Hoover, A. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kaplan, A. 3,000.00 292 Demarest Bry, R. D. 6,250.00 Pens. (3) Smith Jr., R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (57) Rigby, M. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Szymanski, T. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (353) Young, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (611) Wilcut Jr., J. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1002) Watkins, K. D. 5,028.00 Pens. (I.O.) King, D. E. 3,286.00 302 Hoy, A. E. 6,250.00 Pens. (5) Frank, B. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Garrison, T. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (134) Williams, D. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (357) Allen, W. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Cato, W. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (1003) Mast, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lamberson, C. L. 3,000.00 304 Calkins, L. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (5) Hanula, L. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Gordon, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (135) Veglahn, L. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (357) Brundy, D. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Crooke, R. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1049) Kapfer, L. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Leach, C. J. 3,000.00 332 Cervantes, L. 12,500.00 Pens. (5) Kirsch, W. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) Hinton, A. K. 5,197.00 Pens. (141) Senkbeil, H. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (358) Martiak, S. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Estes, J. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1076) Madacki, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lokken, J. R. 3,000.00 340 Feaster, T. B. 12,500.00 Pens. (6) Hughes, J. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (58) McGarry, L. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (143) Coleman Jr., B. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (362) Fellows, G. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Hobbs, M. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (1141) Pennington, O. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lupo, V. 3,000.00 349 Hampton, R. 6,250.00 Pens. (6) Ticzon Jr., D. R. 4,060.56 Pens. (58) McNally, H. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (143) Tittle, R. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (363) Davidson, G. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Samples, W. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1141) Wilson, L. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Marll, M. E. 3,000.00 353 Muir, J. 6,250.00 Pens. (8) Fafard, G. 4,126.00 Pens. (58) Zelenak, J. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (146) Jones, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (363) Fitzpatrick, W. J. 5,163.00 Pens. (613) Segars, H. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (1186) Clemente, A. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) McClure, F. 3,000.00 359 Finnell, A. N. 6,250.00 Pens. (8) Sampsell, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (59) Adams, R. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (150) Glover Jr., W. 3,000.00 Pens. (364) Bertling, G. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Talley, J. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (1186) Moriyama, H. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Mock, G. F. 3,000.00 363Welsh, P. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (9) Conet, G. 3,000.00 Pens. (59) Harris, G. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (158) Vaness, G. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (367) Marx, H. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (613) Wiley, J. 2,400.00 Pens. (1186) Reyes, J. 2,400.00 Pens. (I.O.) Moses, N. R. 3,000.00 424 Chatschaturi, G. 6,250.00 Pens. (9) Hessing, P. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (60) Gott, D. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (160) Scott, W. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Kinsella, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (617) Hicks, H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1190) Stein, G. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Novick Jr., S. D. 3,000.00 424 Coyle, D. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (9) Nesbit, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (64) Bowman, L. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (165) Perkins, C. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Reeve Jr., G. M. 2,400.00 Pens. (617) Olson, G. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (1194) Heltzel, D. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Peterson, A. F. 3,000.00 424 Dawson, R. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Falstrom, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (64) Peplow, H. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (166) Belknap, P. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Ruppert, R. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (617) Wolf, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (1200) Gustafson, G. E. 2,400.00 Pens. (I.O.) Plake, E. V. 3,000.00 449 Sheppard, M. J. 12,500.00 Pens. (11) Gibson, D. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (66) Crowell, B. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Brown, J. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (369) Watson, R. S. 3,789.00 Pens. (618) Tyler Jr., C. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (1205) Greene, S. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Polley, W. D. 3,000.00 456 Posner, R. S. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Harrison, T. 3,000.00 Pens. (66) Duplantis, R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Lockhart, J. C. 3,642.00 Pens. (382) Gleaton, E. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (623) Dunks, A. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (1205) Hollesh, J. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Rosello Jr., H. T. 5,101.72 474 Hunt, S. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Lander, A. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (66) Hrivnatz, H. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Matthews, W. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (387) Hicks, J. K. 3,000.00 Pens. (629) Lirette, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (1208) Dasher, L. B. 2,400.00 Pens. (I.O.) Rushton, A. A. 3,000.00 479 Hamilton, C. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Rios, A. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (66) Miller, B. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (175) Scott, L. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (390) Ainsworth Jr, A. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (631) Jenerose, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (1245) Fridley, V. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Schuller, D. A. 3,000.00 479Ortiz, J. A. 4,166.67 Pens. (11) Struhs, E. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Johnson, E. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (176) Kile, F. J. 1,000.00 Pens. (390) Cooke, G. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (640) Gregg, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (1245) Ramage, S. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Scornaienchi, J. W. 3,000.00 494 Zaffke, T. C. 6,250.00 Pens. (11) Weitzman, D. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Parker, A. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (177) Wells Jr., J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (398) Arthur, J. L. 2,400.00 Pens. (648) Hubbard, Q. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (1245) Riley, T. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Speights, C. H. 3,000.00 498 Crawford Jr., K. E. 6,250.00 Pens. (16) Vaughn, J. L. 5,515.50 Pens. (68) Richards, C. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (181) Smith, V. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (405) Loukota, L. J. 3,800.08 Pens. (663) Bloom, G. 3,000.00 Pens. (1249) Beatty, J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Stevens, D. A. 3,000.00 520 Weirich, L. 6,250.00 Pens. (17) Gottsleben, G. N. 3,000.00 Pens. (68) Spaar, J. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (191) Bressler, C. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (424) Moland, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (676) Rollo, M. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (1250) Abeln, L. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Stewart, R. E. 3,000.00 531 Muckway Jr., R. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (17) Pitt, W. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (76) Meredith, B. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (202) Eckert, W. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (429) Harrell, R. I. 3,000.00 Pens. (681) Hibbs, W. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (1250) May, J. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Taylor, J. W. 3,000.00 545 Snyder, R. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (17) Richardson, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (76) Ryan, E. 3,000.00 Pens. (212) Gerke, C. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (429) Powell, V. E. 2,400.00 Pens. (689) Marinangeli, A. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (1260) Kaaukai, L. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Thomas, A. W. 3,000.00 613 Brown, A. 6,250.00 Pens. (17) Wencley, E. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Ballew, B. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (213) Goodchild, D. S. 2,400.00 Pens. (429) Tramel, J. S. 3,000.00 Pens. (696) Cunningham, W. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1316) Davis, W. L. 3,260.80 Pens. (I.O.) Twitty, C. F. 3,000.00 625 Porter, J. R. 6,250.00 Pens. (18) Johnson Jr., C. L. 5,976.94 Pens. (77) Fried, A. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (213) Tournemille, P. 3,000.00 Pens. (429) Wingfield, C. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (697) Ornelas, D. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (1339) Kubiak, T. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Ubhoff, R. P. 3,000.00 666 McGhee, R. L. 6,250.00 Pens. (18) Lowder, R. 3,000.00 Pens. (77) Wilbourne, R. L. 5,402.00 Pens. (223) Rogers, P. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (438) Fitch, C. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (697) Walker, J. 3,025.70 Pens. (1340) Freeze, M. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Uremovic, D. A. 3,000.00 676 Howell, K. V. 6,250.00 Pens. (18) Scheidecker, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (82) Gayman, J. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (226) Roepke, V. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (438) Flewelling, T. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (700) Dressendorfe, H. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (1393) Faith, H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Warden, A. J. 3,000.00 692Fosgitt, K. M. 6,250.00 Pens. (18) Warren, J. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (86) Foubister, A. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (230) Hill, W. 3,000.00 Pens. (438) Sullivan, W. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (700) Meyer, V. 3,000.00 Pens. (1412) Kelley, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Wasserman, E. A. 3,000.00 701Stewart, G. A. 6,250.00 Pens. (19) Murphy, D. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (86) Mercer, C. P. 5,172.00 Pens. (231) Murray, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (440) Leithold Jr., A. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (702) Butler, D. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (1426) Kvebak, P. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Whittington, C. E. 3,000.00 702 Herren, G. R. 12,500.00 Pens. (22) Botos, S. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (90) Brown, D. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (242) Johanson, H. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (441) Holsclaw, J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (702) French, M. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (1439) Harttung, R. D. 3,000.00 Total Amount ...... $2,081,843.23 702 Miller Jr., J. D. 3,125.00 Pens. (24) Lutz, E. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (90) Denard, A. V. 3,000.00 Pens. (245) Young, H. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (441) Lattin, W. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (702) Gardner, W. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (1455) Middleton, G. B. 4,292.50

42 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 IBEW JOURNAL, JULY/AUGUST 2002 43 RETIREMENT OF INTERNATIONAL was conducted in Memphis, Tennessee. On August 20, declare that their product is American made, and is assembled OFFICE EMPLOYEES 2001, Brother Bertucci met with International Vice TO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Approval was granted by the IEC to the follow- President Lansden to give any supporting evidence to in the United States of America. ing I.O. employees requesting retirement: support his position before a final decision was LETTERS THEEDITOR Our logo is unionism and solidarity with all people, not with reached. MINUTES AND REPORT OF THE Henry Cooper—effective April 1, 2002 (continued from Inside Front Cover) On October 24, 2001, International Vice President unfair companies that exploit people in other countries. We INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (IO Employee—Computer Services Department) REGULAR MEETING Lansden notified Brother Bertucci of his decision. The have no control of this, except by way of a boycott of their This regular meeting of the International Executive Ethel M. Haker—effective April 1, 2002 final decision stated as “it relates to the misuse of Council was called to order by Chairman Foster at (IO Employee—Supervisor—Per Capita System Council #10 funds, Thomas A. Bertucci is support for its cause of saving union jobs by focusing more on products. Department) 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2002. Other members guilty of misuse of System Council #10 funds in the the big picture of providing service where it is needed instead Thomas Malek of the Council in attendance were Carrinho, Lavin, Robert D. Hazel—effective April 1, 2002 amount of $83,009.82. Thomas A. Bertucci is directed Chilia, Plott, Turner, Querry, and McCafferty. John (IO Employee—Supervisor—Reprographics to repay all monies misused ($83,009.82) within 90 of expecting the public to feel sorry for another lost union Local 38 member, Cleveland, Ohio Cole was excused due to other business of the Services Department) days. Furthermore, Thomas A. Bertucci is to return all job. Brotherhood. items assigned to him by System Council #10, or pur- Jane Bryden—effective June 1, 2002 chased by him with System Council #10’s monies Mike Machart Support for Scouts’ Position (IO Employee—Secretary—Construction and INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT HILL within 60 days.” I was quite disappointed to read my March 2002 Journal. I International President Edwin D. Hill met with the Maintenance Department) Subsequently, Brother Bertucci appealed to Local 758 member, Glasgow, Montana International Executive Council a number of times to VESTED PENSIONS International President Hill for a 90-day extension to would have liked it if you would have provided an explanation discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of The IEC granted the following vested pensions: allow presentation of his appeal. On December 7, to Frank W. Golembieski’s letter regarding Boy Scouts of America. the Brotherhood. 2001, International President Hill granted the request BROTHERHOOD Mary Jane Silvernale to expire on January 22, 2002. On January 21, 2002, If the union supports something, it should stand up for it and INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER (Office Employee—IBEW Ninth District) Brother Bertucci again requested an extension of 30 not be ashamed of it. I would like to quote a small portion of the O’CONNOR W. Juan Lacey days. He assured President Hill that his accountant International Secretary-Treasurer Jerry J. O’Connor (Supervisor—Records Management Department) and legal counsel would be prepared to present his union Preamble: “To seek security for the individual; and, by presented financial reports covering the IBEW Pension INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CITY documentation within this time. Fund and the Investment portfolio of the Brotherhood President Hill granted this additional request with legal and proper means, to elevate the moral, intellectual, and —both in Canada and the United States. Upon recommendation to the Council by Write your own thoughts about International President Hill and International the reminder that all documentation must be received social conditions of our members, their families and dependents.” in his office by the close of business on February 25, LEGAL DEFENSE Secretary-Treasurer O’Connor, and the authority of brotherhood using the letters I don’t see anything here about gay rights. I fully support Article II, Section 1, of the IBEW Constitution, the IEC 2002. Payments for legal defense made from the General Brother Bertucci failed to meet this deadline and B-R-O-T-H-E-R-H-O-O-D. Fund were examined and approved in accordance has determined that the next International Convention the BSA governing board in their choice to not allow gays in shall be held in Cleveland, Ohio, September 11, 2006, did not correspond with President Hill until March 13, with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the 2002. This was received by Express Mail in a letter Being there for someone through thick and thin. the BSA. IBEW Constitution. through September 15, 2006. B dated February 25, 2002, when he again sought an John Beck, Jr. APPEAL OF THOMAS A. BERTUCCI extension. After review of the information and within FINANCIAL REPORTS R Respect for yourself and others. Local 400 member, Asbury Park, New Jersey The International Secretary-Treasurer’s reports for SYSTEM COUNCIL #10 the requirements of the IBEW Constitution, Article the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented On August 23, 2000, Brother Steven P. Ramirez, XXV, President Hill refused to accept this appeal as to the IEC, examined and filed. General Chairman, System Council #10, notified untimely. O Optimistic behavior towards others. Guns or Butter Brother Thomas A. Bertucci, Vice Chairman of It is the conclusion of the International Executive PBF TRUSTEES Railroad System Council #10, that results of an audit Council that Thomas A. Bertucci has exhibited a con- T Trying hard to make others feel comfortable. It really puzzles my household when supposedly “union The International Executive Council sitting as the performed on the books of Railroad System Council stant delaying tactic pattern throughout this process. Trustees, along with the International President and #10 revealed a lack of proper authorization and/or Every courtesy was extended to him in allowing him brothers” such as Robert J. Rocchio and Robert J. Anderson sup- International Secretary-Treasurer of the IBEW Pension documentation of monies of System Council #10 spent to vindicate himself of the charges, but he refused to H Helping others in need. port organized labor's No. 1 enemy, the Republican Party. I by Brother Bertucci through the usage of System cooperate by responding timely with the restrictions Benefit Fund, reviewed Fund investments and related wonder if they were members of the IBEW when the labor matters. Council #10’s credit cards. Brother Bertucci was of the IBEW Constitution, Article XXV. E Equality between different groups and races. instructed to timely provide proper documentation to After careful review of all the documents present- market was nearly destroyed during the reign of the “Teflon INVESTMENTS support his utilization of these funds. ed, the International Executive Council, by unanimous The report of the fund investment action by the On September 29, 2000, a follow-up letter was sent vote, denies the appeal of Brother Bertucci. R Righteous and peaceful personality. Prez,” Ronnie Reagan? I'm retired now and attitudes such as International President and International Secretary- to Brother Bertucci expressing concern for his resis- Therefore, the appeal is denied. those expressed by these brothers leave me concerned about Treasurer since the last Council meeting was present- tance to comply with the request of International Vice H Hatred is the opposite of “Brotherhood.” ed to the IEC, examined and approved. President Carl Lansden. APPEAL OF PAUL N. MATTINGLY the future of the IBEW and any other union as well. I hope that As a result of receipt of this September 29, 2000, Brother Mattingly, a member of Local Union 2021, LOCAL UNION UNDER SUPERVISION letter, International Vice President Lansden, on Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, alleges that Local Union O Observing other people’s feelings when they aren’t feeling right. these guys are pleased and happy with the C-average student International President Edwin D. Hill advised the October 2, 2000, by letter, assigned International 2021 President Troy Johnson did not follow parlia- who despises organized labor and who was selected to be the International Executive Council that Local Union 1788, mentary procedure during a specially-called ratifica- Representative James D. Denton to assist System O Offering your ideas, help and thoughts to other people. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was released from trustee- Council #10 in investigating the disposition of System tion meeting on September 22, 2001. president of the USA by the U.S. Supreme Court. If Ashcroft, ship effective March 1, 2002. Council #10 funds as pertaining to the proper autho- Then-International Vice President Orville Tate, Ridge and Cheney get their agendas through and in place, I rization and documentation of monies utilized by directed International Representative Glenn Nunn to D Doing the right thing. RETIREMENT OF investigate the situation. This is not a charge filed by hope that ALL the union brothers who supported the GOP INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES Brother Bertucci. On November 7, 2000, International Vice President Brother Mattingly, but a grievance filed involving Approval was granted by the IEC to the following “Robert’s Rules of Order.” The documents show that a remember that they helped put in place the men whose only requesting retirement: Lansden notified System Council #10’s Chairman Ramirez of his direction from then-International special meeting in November 2001, was held, at desire is a self-serving desire. It's not too late to rectify the situ- which time, the ratification vote was again in favor of Louis Cortopassi, Jr.—effective May 1, 2002 President Barry to conduct an investigative audit of ation—2004 elections will be here soon. Then we can kick (International Representative—IBEW Ninth the books of System Council #10. Chairman Ramirez the contract proposal. I came across this assignment paper given by the sixth-grade District) was further notified that the firm of Underwood and After a complete review of all the documents pre- these thugs out of office. Wilkey, Certified Public Accountants of Chattanooga, sented, the International Executive Council finds that teacher Ms. Dabe, while working in the Selden Middle School Jon Henrich—effective July 1, 2002 the appeal is without merit. Charles W. Russell (International Representative—IBEW Third District) Tennessee, had been contracted to conduct the inves- in Selden, Long Island. tigative audit. International Vice President Lansden Therefore, the appeal is denied. Local 613 retiree, Atlanta, Georgia RETIREMENT OF SENIOR EXECUTIVE further asked for the full assistance from all System This regular meeting of the International Executive I felt Amanda Grasman’s thoughts about brotherhood were Council was held in Baltimore, Maryland. The meeting ASSISTANT TO THE INTERNATIONAL Council #10’s affiliated personnel in this investigative worth noting. I think we can all learn from this young student’s PRESIDENT audit. adjourned Friday, May 31, 2002. Vincent A. O’Reilly—effective June 1, 2002 By letter dated December 18, 2000, Mr. K. H. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING ideals. HOW TO REACH US Underwood advised International Vice President The next regular meeting will commence at 8:00 A. J. McAteer We welcome letters from our readers. The writer should include RETIREMENT OF INTERNATIONAL Lansden that upon the firm’s initial investigation, they a.m., Monday, September 9, 2002, in Washington, D.C. VICE PRESIDENT had determined that there was evidence of misappro- Local 25 member, Long Island, New York his or her name, address and, if applicable, IBEW local union number Orville A. Tate, Jr., International Vice President, priation of monies by Brother Bertucci. FOR THE INTERNATIONAL and card number. Family members should include the local union IBEW Seventh District, was placed on retirement On January 16, 2001, International Vice President EXECUTIVE COUNCIL number of the IBEW member to whom the Journal is mailed. Please effective June 1, 2002. Lansden notified International Representative Eugene Joseph A. McCafferty, Secretary More Than Ever Ruff that Brother Bertucci had been removed from International Executive Council I enjoy the IBEW Journal immensely. The knowledge keep letters as brief as possible. The Journal reserves the right to APPOINTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL office pending a show-cause hearing to which select letters for publication and edit all submissions for length. VICE PRESIDENT received of our brothers throughout the country and beyond is International Representative Ruff was assigned to Send letters to: International President Edwin D. Hill appointed produce the records. Brother Bertucci was notified of Note: The IEC acted on numerous applications dealing more essential today than ever. Jonathan Gardner to replace Orville A. Tate, Jr., as this decision and the matter in which it would be Letters to the Editor, IBEW Journal, with pensions under the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund. International Vice President of the Seventh District, conducted. Knowledge is one element needed to have a strong union. I 1125 15th St., N.W., Room 1001, Washington, D.C. 20005 effective May 1, 2002. By telephone conference and at For a complete listing, please contact the International Subsequently, dates were set, which were not believe in advertising to promote our union and solidarity. or send by e-mail to: [email protected] the May meeting of the International Executive acceptable to Brother Bertucci. Secretary-Treasurer’s Office, 1125 15th Street, N.W., Council, the IEC approved the appointment. Finally on May 2-4, 2001, a show-cause hearing Washington, D. C. 20005. 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