Those Who Serve

NOVEMBER 2013

Honoring Those Who Serve

Honoring Ironworker Veterans 4 Helmets to Hardhats 10 World War II Merchant Mariners 15 Ironworkers in the Military 18

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INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS Volume 113 | NOVEMBER 2013 | Number 10 WALTER WISE JOE STANDLEY General President Fourth General Vice President Suite 400 1660 San Pablo Avenue, Suite C 1750 New York Avenue, NW Pinole, CA 94564 Washington, DC 20006 p (510) 724-9277 p (202) 383-4810 f (510) 724-1345 FEATURES f (202) 638-4856 MARVIN RAGSDALE Ironworker Veterans JOSEPH HUNT Fifth General Vice President 4 General President Emeritus 3003 Dawn Drive Suite 400 Suite 104 8 Union Veterans Council 1750 New York Avenue, NW Georgetown, TX 78628 Washington, DC 20006 p (512) 868-5596 Helmets to Hardhats p (202) 383-4845 f (512) 868-0823 10 f (202) 638-4856 DARRELL LABOUCAN 12 Helmets to Hardhats Canada ERIC DEAN Sixth General Vice President General Secretary #8-205 Chatelain Drive Project Labor Agreements in Colorado? Suite 400 St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5A4 13 1750 New York Avenue, NW Canada Washington, DC 20006 p (780) 459-3389 15 Merchant Mariners of World War II p (202) 383-4820 f (780) 459-3308 f (202) 347-2319 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington RON PIKSA 16 EDWARD C. MCHUGH Seventh General Vice President General Treasurer 10828 Grevelly Lake Boulevard, SW 18 Active Iron Worker Military Members Suite 400 Suite 212 1750 New York Avenue, NW Lakewood, WA 98499 Local 44 Volunteers Time for 9/11 Memorial Washington, DC 20006 p (253) 984-0514 19 p (202) 383-4830 f (253) 984-0533 f (202) 383-6483 21 Ironworkers Graduate from National Labor College BERNARD EVERS JR. RICHARD WARD Eighth General Vice President First General Vice President Suite 400 5964 Dayton Boulevard 1750 New York Avenue, NW Chattanooga, TN 37415 Washington, DC 20006 p (423) 870-1982 p (202) 383-4851 DEPARTMENTS f (423) 876-0774 f (202) 347-1496

EDWARD J. WALSH KENNETH “BILL” DEAN 22 Departmental Articles Second General Vice President Ninth General Vice President 505 White Plains Road 1445 Washington Road, Suite 1100 28 IMPACT Suite 200 Washington, PA 15301 Tarrytown, NY 10591 p (724) 229-1110 p (914) 332-4430 f (724) 229-1119 29 Lifetime Honorary Members f (914) 332-4431 RONALD C. GLADNEY 30 Official Monthly Record JAY HURLEY General Counsel Third General Vice President Hartnett Gladney Hetterman, L.L.C. 191 Old Colony Avenue, 4399 Laclede Avenue P.O. Box 96 St. Louis, MO 63108 S. Boston, MA 02127 p (314) 531-1054 p (617) 268-2382 f (314) 531-1131 f (617) 268-1394 Headquarters Office: (202) 383-4868 THE SKY’S THE LIMIT Headquarters Fax (202) 638-4856

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTS On the Cover Apprenticeship and Training Ironworkers Political p (202) 383-4870 Action League Vietnam veteran and Local 468 f (202) 347-5256 p (202) 383-4805 f (202) 347-3569 (Cleveland) shopman and retired Computer Department General Organizer Bill Purdy p (202) 383-4886 LU/DC Staff Retirement and f (202) 383-4895 Shopmen’s Pension Fund lays a wreath at the Tomb of the p (202) 383-4874 Davis Bacon Office f (202) 628-6469 Unknowns in Arlington National p (202) 834-9855 Cemetery to honor the sacrifice f (202) 393-0273 Magazine p (202) 383-4842 of our fallen heroes. Department of Canadian Affairs p (780) 459-3389 Mailroom f (780) 459-3308 p (202) 383-4855 f (202) 638-1038 Department of Ornamental, Architectural & Miscellaneous Maintenance and Jurisdiction EDITOR: Scott Malley, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 | ASSISTANT to the EDITOR: Nancy Folks Metals (DOAMM) p (202) 383-4860 p (630) 238-1003 f (202) 347-1496 THE IRONWORKER f (630) 238-1006 ISSN:0021163X Published monthly, except for a combined June/July issue, for $15.00 per year by the International Organizing Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. Department of Reinforcing p (202) 383-4851 20006. Preferred periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C. and additional mailing offices. Printed on union-made paper. Ironworkers f (202) 347-1496 Postmasters: Send change of address to Ironworker, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 p (866) 336-9163 f (386) 736-9618 Safety Canada Agreement Number 40009549. p (202) 383-4829 f (202) 383-6490 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE International Association of Bridge, Shop Department p (202) 383-4846 Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers f (202) 783-3230

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he correlation between the decline of the the future of our union and organized labor will T middle class and the decline in union mem- be the future of the middle class. We can’t run bership is irrefutable. The United States has the from it, so we had better fight. worst income inequality of any country in the November cannot pass without three things developed world as the wealth of the one percent taking place: Elections, Veterans Day and Thanks- continues to rise as median incomes fall. giving. As evident from the recent three-ring antics on Capitol Hill, every election is significant and there are no “off ” years. Each election at every level is of critical importance to your union and your WALTER WISE future. We remain committed to pursuing a leg- General President islative agenda that increases your ability to earn a living as a union ironworker and continue our political philosophy of rewarding our friends and punishing our enemies, regardless of what side of the aisle they inhabit. For every election, you have a duty to vote and a responsibility to make an in-

…enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends and remember those less fortunate. We have a lot It also presents a simple solution for our country – increase union membership! And that was to be thankful for. After all, we are union ironworkers. the thrust of the recent AFL-CIO convention held in Los Angeles. Millions of workers in hundreds of occupations support the ideals of organized labor but have not had the ability to join a union or demonstrate their support. Now they do! Every formed decision. It is the only salvation for our worker will be able to become part of the AFL- democracy against the onslaught of mega-dollars. CIO through Working America; a chartered, non- November is when we pay special homage collective bargaining union to build union densi- to our veterans to whom we owe a great debt of ty, support and political power as an introductory gratitude for protecting our nations’ freedom. step for millions of workers to secure a union in The Iron Workers have always recognized this their workplace. The Iron Worker organizers have debt and fully embraced all returning veterans by used Working America members to secure com- providing support and job opportunities within munity support for our organizing campaigns our union. Your support for Helmets to Hardhats and have expanded our relationship to a Working has enabled young men and women like Katie America Ironworker Associate Member Program. Sanicky of Local 17 (Cleveland) or Nathan May Working America provides our organizers with of Local 492 (Nashville) to pursue their dreams. additional contacts through their neighborhood As Nathan stated, “Being in a union is like being canvassing programs; an existing database struc- in the military. You don’t have anybody but each

ture enabling the Iron Workers to better organize other. And to have that brotherhood is priceless.” NOVEMBER the unorganized; and the means to identify and It is our veterans who are priceless. educate the non-union workforce. Now active in And lastly, enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Texas, Florida, Michigan, Connecticut and Ten- with family and friends and remember those less nessee, our organizers can enter contact informa- fortunate. We have a lot to be thankful for. After tion directly into the database from their smart- all, we are union ironworkers. phones. This will lead to broader ironworking 2013 Thank you for helping to build our great industry campaigns, while providing an affinity

union. and pathway to fulfill our constitutional obliga- | tion to organize all ironworkers and their employers. The chart above is a constant reminder that 3

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All ironworkers listed below have responded to Honoring veterans who gave their lives in service to our country are Local 361 (Brooklyn, N .Y. ) Matthew our request for information in The Ironworker. If Chartrand, business manager; Genero Gabbe, member you are a veteran and would like to be listed in and veteran; and Anthony DeBlasie, president. The the next update of ironworker veterans, please fill Local 361 member and officers laid a wreath at out the Union Veterans Council Membership Form Arlington National Cemetery on 9/11 of 2013. in this edition and return it to the IPAL office or complete the online form at www.ironworkers.org.

Local 1 Local 7 Local 15 Henry Adamic, Dale Allen, Robert Aikens, James Anderson, Ronald Baika, Ronald Walter Brown, Jr., Lamar Burt, Wayne Camp, Michael Andruch, III, Ladell Bonds, Stephen Bernardos, Tom Broderick, Michael Cain, I., Patrick Fries, Charles Loredo, Roger Martin, Borozan, Cliff Bura, Victor Cancialosi, Thomas William Cain, Carmen Caterino, Joseph Joseph McGloin, Lawrence Montgomery, “TC” Carmody, II, Bohdan Chase Chalus, Chittick, Kevin Collins, Richard Connolly, Sr., Sydney Mundell, Paul Noel, Richard Donald Christian, E. E. Christian, Eugene Joseph Cooper, Vinny Coyle, Sr., Elde Schall, Robert Sherman, Albert Wells Comparin, Kenneth Dado, Gary DeMark, Dutter, Paul Frazier, Eugene Gabel, Patrick Gordon Driscoll, William Edmonds, III, Carl Gibbons, Norman Guertin, Joseph Halpin, Local 16 Erickson, Larry Ferris, Thomas Gardiner, Dan Mac Issac, Bill Jack, Robert Lind, Sr., Paul J.P. “Buddy” Cefalu, Hubert Fuller, Jr., Patrick Gluchman, Joseph Grahovac, William Lynch, Thomas Manley, Robert McKenrie, Graham Henry, Jr., Joseph Hollar, Jr., Gregory, Phillip Grisaffe, Wally Hathaway, James Morrissey, Charles Mosher, Stephen Mark McHugh, Daniel Parker, Frank Michael Heraty, Eric Hysing, Leonard Jarmuz, Moulton, James O’Connor, Raymond Pelletier, Piccione, Robert Sides, Frank Russo, Thomas Kalvaitis, William Keegan, Jeffrey Russell Phillips, William Ross, Edward Edward Staylor, Jr., Dennis Williams Kraus, Steven Kost, Robert Mallo, James Saksa, John Sampson, Jr., Thomas Skowron, Maynard Jr. , Ernest Miller, Jr., Gene Miller, James Tamulen, Thomas Vear, Sr., David Local 17 James Miller, R. Henry Mohr, Michael O’Hara, Walmsley, Frank Whitty, Michael Williams Paul Bozak, Thomas Ciryak, John Cleary, Frank Pauley, James Quintanilla, Thomas Arthur Cross, Walter Davis, Jr., LaMoine Dillon, Rambo, Philip Rosenbach, Donald Roszak, Local 8 James Greene, Bernie Kozak, Lawrence Kenneth Rudnicki, Carl Sabin, Marcel Satalic, Joseph Bazile, Jerry Boll, Dave Brockman, Loren, Daniel Mester, Rudolph Monroy, Wayne Scott, Frank Shukstor, Timothy Szorc, Gil Gonzalez, Harold Harper, Raymond Gurnie Randall, Bruce Riehl, Milburn White Ted Trzaskowski, Robert Uhlar, Donald Vander Huberty, Kurt Johnston, Dennis Leist, Todd Voort, George Yaksic, Michael Zubeck Miller, Randall Smith, Duane Sweere Local 21 Gary Ackerberg, Gary Andersen, Jerry Local 3 Local 9 Andersen, Roger Beargeon, William Biede, Paul Adams, Jr., William Anderson, Kenneth Harry Berard, John Croff, Frank Harvey, Arnold Brannan, Franklin Briggs, Dannie Berliner, William Buhl, James Burkhart, Donald Hill, Thomas Hill, Michael Kessler, Jr., Caskey, Gary Cass, Frank Clark, Jr., John Croy, Frederick Capers, Larry Collins, Frederick Jason LaGamba, Scott Letts, Jason Reddecliff, Terry Drake, Harold Dutcher, Harley Goings, Crisp, Brad Cumberland, Charles Davis, Albert Watson, Duane Williams, Duke Williams Sr., Carl Green, Arthur Hansen, Robert Harris, Michael Flanagan, Hank Foley, James Paul Hartigan, Frank Hodge, Dave Holman, Grivas, Kyle Gustin, Bill Grzybowski, Michael Local 10 Jerry Kelley, Richard Kowal, Darrell Kunkel, Hale, Richard Immekus, Joseph Jackanic, William Groh, Joseph Madrigal, James Lambing, Keith Laue, Kevin Laue, Kaj Frederick Koppenhaver, Dale Margus, William Murkin, Larry Scott Laursen, Greg Lunn, Douglas Lyons, George Vincent Marsili, Paul McMahon, Charles Macht, Roy Malchow, Rodney Mather, Gordon Medley, Frank Milliron, Rick Miros, Albert McDonald, William McDonald, Edmund Munsick, Ralph Prasnikar, Leonard Puma, Local 11 Micheels, John Nun, Darrell Nurton, Robert Henry Smith, Sean Storey, James Ujevich Thomas “Tutone” Abelson, William Aitkens, Harold Arny, Bruce Cahoon, William Oates, David Oldenburg, Larry Osburn, Campbell, Jr., Robert Carr, Brian Clark, Robert Robert Peck, David Price, Tait Rowley, Troy Local 5 Collumb, Michael Delpaoli, Randall Fedon, Sannford, Dennis Schissel, Benjamin Smith, Dennis Blakeman, James Brothers, Mark William Griswold, Joseph Heintz, Michael Stu Steffens, Richard Steinauer, Frank Coles, George Decatur, III, Fred Fernald, James, Daniel Julio, Jim Leslie, Kenneth Urzendowski, Roger VanFossen, Nathaniel Steven Harty, Robert Hawkins, Joe Higgs, Lucas, John McGrath, Lawrence McGrath, Vesely, Joseph Whisler, Jeff Woodward Christopher Jamison, Donald Lambert, Martin McInerney, John McMullen, John Charles McKenzie, Joseph Pesti Mooney, Eugene O’Rourke, William Otersen, Local 22 Rick Ricciardelli, Steven Tarr, Jr., Michael Michael Artman, Raymond Bymaster, Local 6 Tenore, Henry Toft, Clyde Williamson Larry Cornwell, Frederick Haulk, Johnny David Dutton, Fred Russo, Ronald Seneca, Landers, Arnold Reid, John Taylor Carlton Swetland, Keith Turner Local 12 Thomas Canfora, James Egan, Jerry Marshall Local 24 John Popino, Herbert Schillereff Local 14 James Anderson, Glenis Johnson, Gary Hundeby, Ethan LeGrand, Scott Miesler, 4 Donald Patterson, Eric Price, Rick Schute

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Local 25 Local 46 (Illinois) Local 75 John Baldwin, Paul Becigneul, Terry Biggs, Benjamin Beard, Bill Brammer, David Jesse Abercrombie, Ralph Arvizu, Edward Edward Chance, Oscar Cheatham, Marc Connor, Jr., John Denny, Craig Garrett, Baltz, Harrison Barlow, Larry Bird, Phillip Crance, Glenn DeLorey, Frank DeLucia, Michael George Grimsley, E.E. Harruff, Terry House, Bishop, Thomas Bride, William Cole, Joe Fay, Steven Gulick, Jason Gulley, Sr., Dennis Willard House, Allen Lane, Josh Leach, Colwell, James Davis, David Dumont, Jr., Aaron Janowiak, David Lucas, Silas Harper, Glenn Nikolas Matthews, Scott Miller, David Elliott, James Freshour, Joe Genzer, Wesley Klos, David Lucas, Herbert Nutter, Jr., David Norris, Earl Powell, Jim Riemer, Sr., Albert Genzer, Joseph Hall, Donnie Haught, James Rodriguez, Scott Rumble, Nicholas Seifert, Ross, James Schroeder, Joseph Schroeder, Head, Wendell Hill, Philip Holt, John Kruger, James Shepard, Patrick Smith, Guillermo Trigo Donald Siddens, Carl Stemmons, George Andrew Lamorie, Frank Lopez, Raymond Whalen, Stanley Witherbee, John Yard Masters, Kyle Christian McDonald, Donald Local 27 Medart, Eusebio Moreno, Jr., Buzz Murphy, Brandon Anthony, Don Anthony, Marcus Local 46L (New York) David Nightenhelser, Richard Pierce, Clint Anthony, Robert Anthony, Thomas James Byrnes, Michael Casey, Patrick Quirk, Ronald Richards, Donald Richardson, Anthony, Lyle Bothel, John Costello, Connors, Joseph Jirovec, Fred LeMoine Noel Rivera, Alan Ruda, Ernesto Sandoval, Teddy Dodd, Jimmy Gallegos, William Larry Stewart, Robert Vigil, Ian Wheale, Travis Jackson, Russell Johnson, Jay Meier, Local 48 Watson, Carol Williams, Jr., Conrad Willis, Jr. Vernon McGaugh, Paul Wach Jason Briant Local 79 Local 28 Local 55 Thomas Bell, Richard Birdsill, Noble Fowler, Jr., Anthony Rizza, James Williamson Steven Gulith, Robert Hamby, Cecil Barker, Derek Bradley, Robert French, Steve Gulitti, O.C. Stratton Albert Kalisik, Gerald Kern, Jack Kern, David Kolbe, Dennis Knitz, Randall Krieger, Local 84 Local 29 Gary Tatro, James Townsend, Timothy Ronald Del Pup, Tom Hatton, Gayland Dan Brenner, Troy Garrett, Sr., Robert Haapala, Tremmel, Scott Walter, Gale Weymer Higgins, Aaron Hildabrand, Brett Madlon, Gary Klein, Larry Linstrom, Merle Perrin, Jim John Oates, Scott Vanterpool Russell, Raymond Rush, Sr., Philip Samuelson, Local 58 Kevin Soto, Frank Stone, Derwin Warren David Cole, Theodore Cothran, Sr., Local 86 Howard Gonzales, Charles Murray Hector Canales, Charles Copps, Bill Escher, Local 33 Michael Ferong, Billy Fowler, Harold Gamble, Nicholas Forgione, Basil Guererri Local 60 Clarence Haugen, Ronald Howell, George Koontz, Harold Mitchell, Arthur Ristow, III, E. Raymond Carr, Ed Charlebois, Dick Wayne Stanton, Roger Tapper, Robert Wagner Local 37 Gunsalus, William Hurley, Douglas James Bacon, Keith Baker, Walter Potter, Jay Tarbell, Richard Zender Burns, James Cotta, Harvey Frank, Local 89 Bill Leonard, Kenneth Lusignan, Local 63 Donald Bailey, William Bys, Michael Curtis, Carolyn Cuvar, Raymond Goebel, Jason Roberts, Daniel Wright Robert Anderson, Terence Canniff, William Jr., Tim Hahn, Alan Havlicek, James Cavanaugh, John Colby, Kevin Crowe, Thomas Hickey, Craig Lekin, Kevin Ringold, David Local 40 Dombek, Gerald Ford, William Friel, Richard Roberts, Neil Tibbetts, Denny Wolrab John Doris, William Frisco, John Gaffney, Fredericksen, Pete Gomez, Jim Haddon, John LaCour, Lindsay Le Borgne, Edward Harmon, Sr., Mitchell Harrington, William Frisco, Jim Marsden, Robert Allen Hathaway, Richard Hottinger, Philip Local 92 Nelson, Frank Pelose, Theodore Perrin, Husarik, Edward Jones, Gene Luptak, Robert Charles Norris, Sr. Benjamin Robbins, Chris Spiess, Charles Mohr, Robert Muff, David Murray, Charles Smyth, Kevin Victor, James Zupan Mussatto, Mike “Rooster” Mussatto, Jeff Local 103 O’Sullivan, Ray Pellicore, Dennis Richardson, Jeff Bailey, Danny Bowlds, Bryan Local 44 Helmer Ringstrom, William Sattler, Richard Bredhold, Philip Brewster, Troy Burghard, Earl Adams, Kenneth Ashcraft, Arthur Baker, Shivley, Mallory Schmeder, Richard Shivley, Michael Charleton, Leroy Fischer, William Melvin Barth, John Baugh, Johnnie Baugh, Anthony Soltero, William Sorice, Gerald Garrett, Andrew Harper, Victor Hill, Rodger Bird, Gordon Boman, John Booth, Truty, Joseph Urso, Robert Vuletich, Lester Christopher Kassinger, William Kassinger, Ron Boyce, Sr., Gary Brooks, Dan Chambers, Watson, James Welter, Jr., Martin Zick Jr., Joseph Martin, Harry Osburn, Brian Rob Colson, Ron Cotcamp, Stanley Dameron, Rexing, Lelan Swain, Vernon Tremper, Lonnie Evans, Ed Feilhuer, Paul Fernbach, Erik Local 67 Jerry Whalen, Phillip Wiseman Frondorf, Fred Harrell, John Hoskins, Anthony James Howerton, Roger Imhoff, Fred Imhoff, Joe Jones, Ryan Jones, Schoonover, John Sautter Local 111 Eugene Knasel, Al Lowe, Sr., Franc Lucus, Pat Larry Atkins, Jay DeValkenaere, Dennis Meadows, James Melzer, Jr., James Melzer, Local 68 McFate, Jerome Montez, Dave Rosauer, Sr., James Myers, Randy Myers, John New, Alphonse “Bud”Tallone Kenneth Storjohann, John Weiland Roger Ortlieb, Steve Osborne, Leroy Owens, Sr., Robert Pangallo, Mike Pride, Clarence Local 70 Local 112 NOVEMBER “Babo” Pruitt, John Pruitt, Sr., William Ralston, Steven Althoff, James Bunch, Andy Danny Budke, Mark Godbey, Clint Gold, Ted Reynolds, Tony Richardson, Bryan Caudill, James Coomer, Larry Elam, Michael Green, Gene Harris, Harold Rowekamp, Allen Scarber, Walter Smith, Christopher Green, Ralph Judge Johnson, Alex “Rusty” Reid, Harry Gary Solar, Ralph Spence, Theodore Stanley, Tarvin, Scott Trone, Jason Wallace Jr., Stanley Steinmetz, David Schweiger, John Thompson, Esq., Rod Walton, Bill Warf, Mike Weitz, Mike Willis, Henry Yound

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Local 118 Local 201 Local 372 Cruz Alvarez, Mark Alvarez, Jesse Bouge, Peter Arren, Aubrey Baber, Charles Ray Black, Anthony Davis, Harold Edwards, Robert W. G. Breeden, Frank Broyles, Wayne Robert Wayne Bowers, James Conaway, Hardy, Lowell Glick, Norm Glick, Tony Gray, Bullard, Eldon Burror, Erwin Chadwick, Kenneth Crouse, Robert Fugel, Chauncey Mike Kelsch, Tim Kilgore, Mike Kroth, Tom Delbert Cheney, Jim Cowger, Jennings Cox, Galloway, Emmitt Greene, Gary Greene, McRoberts, Tim Middendorf, Mike Mitchell, Rick Davis, Dennis Davison, Robert Drake, Danny Griffith, Cecil Higginbotham, George Tommy Moore, Louie Sattler, William Rick Egert, Larry Elliott, Dustin Felt, Kevin Hindle, Steven Izzo, Augusta Jackson, Jr., Seward, Sr., Ray White, Kenny Williams Ferreira, William Franklin, Jim Hatler, Gerald Ralph Jackson, James Kreckel, Whitt Garfield Hoefs, Ronald Hummel, William Jedlicka, Lowe, Cyrus Neal, Jr., Clifton McCoy, Billy Local 377 Larry Leno, John Long, Sr., Patrick Olmsted, McLaughlin, Thomas McLaughlin, Frank Ronald Apple, Forrest Becker, Lawrence Ken Pieters, Tony Ponciano, Jr., Clarence Migliaccio, Paul Morris, Mark O’Connell, David Beste, Stephen Davis, Raymond Fassio, Pope, Donny Ridgley, Jesse Schotte, Andy Reigle, Alphonso Sharperson, John Simms, II, Louie Finley, Marty Whetham Serfoss, Terry Stevens, Eugene Thiel, Shane Ronald Spates, Ray Stublarec, Ronald Tucker, Trousdale, E. Vandergriff, Nolan Webb, Garfield Trumble, Robert Valentine, Donald Local 378 Greg Wentworth, George Wilkinson Walker, Dennis Webber, Kenneth Wilson Byron Dahl, James Duff, James Filstrup, William Fordyce, Steven Grogan, Joe Salvador Local 135 Local 207 Naranjo, Sr., William Parsons, Tommy Pruett, Roy Allison, Sr., Vernon Hendrick, James Larry Baker, Bradley Crist, Mark DeSalvo, Don Raiff, Bruce Swanson, Robert Viola, Jonas, Charles Lavelock, Lawrence II, Josh Doran, Chad Drane, David Richard Philip Wagner, Glen Wilson Loston, Jr., Homer Miller, Sr. Gurnak, Lance Harrison, Gary Hull, Charles Miller, Dave Muransky, Donald Local 380 Parish, II, Michael Sampson, Steve Sefcik, Local 136 John Benningfield, Joseph Blazek, Mack Cametrius Shelton, Michael Wilson Joseph Cicero, James Cirone Brown, Chester Culbertson, Dennis Fendley, Christopher Fluegge, David Frerichs, Walter Local 147 Local 229 Hatfield, Erik Hill, Edward Krauss, John Neuner, Gabriel Buchman, Brent Chapel, Roger Alvin Allen, Jorge Almada, James Berta, Kenneth Ohl, Stephen Shapuras, Richard Ferguson, James Hardiek, Shane George Booth, Thomas Campbell, Tabeling, Robert Taylor, Robert Tuthill Hillman, Steve Hillman, Brent Hoffman, Gustavo Garcia, Jack Gavett, Wayne Mark Lesh, Bobby Lukesheay, Scott Alan Jones, John Mavis, Jose Naranjo, Local 383 Jose Narango, Richard Portillo, Eugene Ray, Justin Smith, Bryan Sumpter, Gary Akkerman, TR Becker, Curtis Bell, Dennis Rischard, Ronald Wahl, Harry Whitby, Jr. Tracy Theurer, Edward Whitacre Bell, Richard Breyman, Brian Falleck, Brandon Fons, Nicklaus Grimslid, Hans Hardtke Michael Local 155 Local 263 Hayek, Dean Michelsen, Richard Nelson, Robert Aguirre, Ernie Barnes, Dana Bobbit, James Ivan Carter, Calvin Dowlin, Wayne Peplinski, Thomas Schewe, Gary Russ Briglia, James Brown, Terry Burrious, Rick Ivie, George Wall Sirvio, Michael Skibba, Larry Springer, Roy James Cash, Mike Cash, Danny Gaines, Van Riper, Lawrence White, Samuel Wilcox Jake Gallegos, Rick Hanniford, Randall Local 272 Haungs, Mike Henson, Wayne Maddox, Michael Allen, Rayburn Cramer, Local 384 Michael Martinez, Rey Montano, Mario John Hawk, Terry Nelson Michael Casler, James Williams Moreno, Mike Mullins, Tom Mulins, Glen Parker, Jess Reddington, George Sandoval, Local 290 Local 387 Perry Sellick, Paul Shucker, Don Simpson, Frank Anuei, Raymond Bond, Rick Cornett, Lewis Bryson, Shawn Cody, Frederick John White, Joe Wildenauer, Ken Wilson Ron Hoffman, Steve Lawson, Stephen Mikalas, Cook, Dean Dryden, Robert Duffield, James Miller, Ron Sprenkel, Jordan Striff Kenneth English, Robert Farrell, Patrick Local 167 Harlow, James Lamb, Richard McIvor, James Acosta, Clayton Brady, Russell Feivou, Local 292 Robert McClendon, Terry Miller, Melvin Terry French, Johnathan Glasco, John Randy Kotarek, Rod Shelburne Pinckney, Derek Rohan, Jimmy Shelley, Joe Grammer, Thomas Graves, Thomas Greer, Stanton, Benjamin Willis, Jennifer Yeats Ronald Harbour, Mark Hartman, Gary Huffman, Local 301 John Johnson, Jerry Massey, Gary Nolen, Chuck Young Local 392 Calvin Obergfell, Charles Presley, Tommy Pat Archer, Dan Bauer, Michael Beasley, Ross, Doyle White, Robert White, Christopher Richard Cygan, Thomas Egan, Kyle Granger, Wideman, Thomas Williams, Larry Wilson Local 321 Donald Glaze Sr., Shawn Hagarty, Robert Kogel, Gary Matt, Nicholas Poepping, Michael Renard, Brandon Local 172 Schultz, Charles Thompson, Jr., John Tourville Cecil Bosworth, Frank Galilei, Encil Hawkins, Local 340 Ronald Johnson, David McCoy, Carl Pickrel Curtis Dane Bowers, Ken Dumas, Earl Myers, Richard Poddig, Larry Stults Local 393 Andrew Allen, Barry Bacon, Aaron Benjamin, Local 350 Richard Camacho, Brandon Campbell, John Coby, Dirk Enger, Larry Farrar, William Fields, Edward Ferraro, Jack Foster, Joseph Rahn Nick Flink, Kyle Ford, Gary Foster, Al Frieders, James Goblet, Rich Gould, Larry Hammersley, Local 361 Charles Hartman, Dan Heath, Jody Howard, Teddy Crocker, Frank DeSensi, Gerard Eissing, Ed Huss, Joe Lathrop, Michael Lay, Troy Miller, Pete Evers, Joe Farrell, Frank Herbert, Darren John Montavon, Scott Montavon, Jordan Madoo, Earl Mark, David Perron, Walter Mrowczynski, Dan Mullis, Steve Nestor, Rasmussen, Michael Rice, Gary Vertichio Anthony Nicosia, Frank Norman, Leroy Poss, Ray Poss, Ted Poss, Eric Sheagren, James Swift, Robert Wackerlin, Roy Wackerlin, Al Wheeler, Ronald Zeller, Douglas Zinzer

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Local 395 Local 433 Local 568 David Brightwell, Jr., Robert Campbell, Carl Bedoni, Danny Bogner, Stephen Raymond Young, Jr. Jeffrey Chidester, Michael Czoschke, Cliff Brinkerhoff, Frank Carter, Louis Castillo, David Darnstaedt, Paul Hendron, Kyle Johns, Clark, Robert Dixon, Mark Doherty, Walter Local 576 Phil Kostanski, Jack Kramarzewski, Ehman, Carl Faz, John Gonzales, William Michael Dunning Vincent Lemus, Michael Mireles, Timothy Graham, Jr., Leroy Grubbs, Dallas Gunnels, Olson, Emil Scott, James Stemmler, William Gutowski, Brian “Smiley” Johnston, Local 577 Jeffrey Veach, Erwin (Gerry) Zeman William Kuhns, George Logan, Jr., Benjamin David Mile, Ronald Mikel Maxwell, Andrew McGurn, J.D. Nielsen, Richard Patino, Milton Peterson, Adrian Local 396 Local 580 Jeffrey Barnett, Patrick Brown, Albert Priester, James Schumaker, Robert Sharyer, Kevin Campbell, Joseph Donovan, Bruton, Jr., Ron Combs, Robert Dalba, Frank Volpe, III, Bob Williams, Larry York Walter Huskisson, Robert Knechtel, Rick Frohock, James Magnus, Norville Alexander Rifelli, Albert Rosen Naes, Charles Perkins, Donald Quinn, Local 440 Michael Richardson, Robert Wagner, Phillip Perkins, Richard Peters Dale Westbrook, Cyril Wiechens, Local 584 James Caldwell, Steve Carter, James Lowder George Winterer, Leroy Wright Local 444 Rick Gallagher, Tommy Holt, Howard Local 397 Norberg, Lloyd Thacker, James Ward, Jr. Local 597 Otis Bass, Harry Booker, Kenneth Shapuras Scott Roy Local 451 Local 399 Arthur Carlisle, Ernest Hummell, Local 623 Brian Baldwin, Richard Howery, Fhane John Santangelo Stephen Grantham, Meredith Lockhart, Jones, William Miller, Jose Rodriguez Marius Lormand, Adolphus Mills, H.T. “Bear” Reynolds, Jerry Wilson Local 482 Local 401 Joseph Banas, III, Justin Barker, Derrick Tom Creary, John Dunn, Robert Gilmore, Bernaden, Howard Bryant, Sr., Donald Chapa, Local 665 James Graf, Edward Jones, Joe Lee, Frank Ronald Follis, Fred Foster, Jr., Floyd Gilmore, Anthony Walencik Nebel, Stephen Nebel, Bob O’Donnell, Douglas Eston Hawthorn, Christopher Knox, Harry Reitz, III, Robert Turner Hal Martin, Douglas Owen, James Underwood Local 700 Roy Montour Local 402 Local 489 Ronald Pribble, Ronald Suarez, John Toal Joseph Bartol, Steven Chopyak, Leonard Local 704 Groboski, Jim Kenny, Patrick Mitchell, Gregory Alexander, Phillip Burney, Robin Local 404 Mark McDermott, Robert Morgans Davis, Donald Garner, David Graham, D. Mark Bennett, Marlin Martz, James Lockhart, Joe Mason, Jesse Jr., Joseph Smith Local 492 Reed, Thomas Stacy, Robert Ward Frank Atkinson, Sam McElroy, Sr. Local 405 Local 709 Peter Dinnella, John Taddia Local 493 Hugh Chrisco, William Clifton William Dale, James Greene Local 416 Local 721 Robert Burke, Angel Hernandez, Local 498 Gaber Hinterseer Herold, Gordon Ransom John Hoffman, Alan Kasparian, Ronald Vining Joseph Sena, Charles Skippen Local 732 Local 502 Barry Smith Local 417 Harry Maniscalco, Paul Svetik Nick Corbo, Chris Leser, George Nilsen, Local 751 Kevin O’Shea, Dennis Wood Local 506 John Lewis Dominic Parente Local 420 Local 759 Richard Allen, Michael Allushuski, Jr., Local 508 Gordon Perry, Clifford Slowe Harold Althouse, John Bisco, William Frost, Jeremy Spanski III, John Grandstrom, II, Joshua Grubb, Local 769 Richard Hause, Michael Kupec, John Local 512 David Ray, Edward Ray Lorah, III, Gary Martin, Henry Mongrain, James Aakhus, HJ “Sulo” Albright, III, Frederick Schultz, Frank Vilcheck Edward Kachinske, Charles Klein, Peter Local 782 Larson, Rodney Lukins, Erving McKenzie, Andrew Jeffers, Jr., James “Jack” Garrison NOVEMBER Local 424 Gary Nelson. Charles Roberts, Larry Smith Thomas Czarkosky, Thomas Gezotis, Local 808 Alfred Golis, John Oertel Local 516 Ben Schmitz, Lawrence Schuler, Lee Wheatcroft II, Jess Severinghaus

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15331_IWNov13_X.indd 7 11/6/13 4:37 PM Iron Workers International Union and the AFL-CIO Proud founders of the Union Veterans Council

Dear Brothers and Sisters: It is with great pride that your union is an active supporter of our brothers and sisters who have served our nation through the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council. The Council (UVC) was formed by the member unions of the AFL-CIO, including the Iron Workers International Union, to speak out on behalf of union members who are themselves military veterans or have family and loved ones who are military veterans. Through a productive and active communication, we will hold government leaders, candidates and public officials accountable to the needs of military veterans. The UVC ultimately hopes to bring together union members, union leaders and government in order to influence public policy on veteran’s issues and to improve the quality of life for military veterans and their families. I urge you, as part of your duty as a union member, to fill out the Union Veterans Council form and return it to David Kolbe, political and legislative director. Dave is a Vietnam veteran, 1969, and I have assigned him to staff the Union Veterans Council. You may also register for the Union Veterans Council online at www.ironworkers.org. Additionally, if you have any concerns or suggestions, please contact Dave at 202-383-4805 or via email at [email protected]. As ironworkers, let’s do our part to thank our honored veterans with the dignity and respect earned by their service. Thank you for your support of this noble and just cause.

Sincerely,

Walter W. Wise General President 8

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 8 11/6/13 4:38 PM Iron Workers International Union and the AFL-CIO Proud founders of the Union Veterans Council Union Veterans Council Membership Form

Please fill out all applicable fields.

Name: ______Book #: ______

Address: ______

*Email: ______Local #: ______

Military Branch: ______

Years Served: ______

Have you served overseas? Y / N

Are you currently a member of any of the following veteran’s service organizations (VSO’s)? (check any that apply)

______American Legion ______AMVETS ______Disabled American Veterans ______Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America ______Iraq War Veterans Association ______Veterans for America ______Veterans for Peace ______Veterans of Foreign Wars ______Vietnam Veterans of America ______Other (please list) ______

Are you currently active in your veteran’s service organization? Y / N Do you hold any office? (please list) NOVEMBER

*If you do not have an email address please list an address of a family member so that we may keep you up to date on veteran’s issues.

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15331_IWNov13.indd 9 11/6/13 6:54 AM Hammond, Ind. Local 395 Supports Our Veterans Helmets to Hardhats, Apprenticeship Program Help Vets Work After Service

PORTAGE | With a father and grandfather in the industry, David Brightwell Jr. knew at an early age he wanted to work as an ironworker. After serving in the Army, he has followed in their footsteps to become the third generation of his family with the Iron Workers Local 395. “I always looked up to what they do as it is very in- teresting, and I decided when I was a kid that it was one of the things I wanted to d o,” said Brightwell, of Lowell. Doug Strayer, business manager of Iron Workers Local 395, said veterans are a good fit for the construction industry and the Helmets to Hardhats and union’s apprenticeship programs can help them settle into a career. “Veterans make ideal candidates (for the apprenticeship program) as they are educated, drug-free and have a dependable record. Most of them have been Reprinted with permission trained in leadership, and they have a lot of skills that Lesly Bailey, Times correspondent we use in construction,” Strayer said. “When they go NWITimes through the military, they come out and have disci- pline and are m atu re .”

Placing Soldiers in Good Jobs

By Nick Dmitrovich careers to America’s troops returning for injuries sustained in combat. When Diversified Marketing Strategies home from overseas. he recovered he joined the apprentice- Building Indiana In September 2012, the Iron Work- ship program to fulfill the dream he’s ers National Apprentice Competition had since he was four years old – be- he unemployment rate for Gulf was held in Indianapolis. The second coming an iron worker. Brightwell says TWar-era II veterans (meaning all place winner of the competition was Da- the most rewarding part of being an iron those who have served since 2001) is vid Brightwell Jr., placing 11th nation- worker so far is overcoming the obsta- considerably higher than non-veterans, ally out of 12,000. Brightwell is a soldier cle of injury, doing what he loves and 11.9% compared to 8.7%. Programs who spent five years in the Army, a year putting up buildings. like the Helmets to Hardhats organiza- and a half of which was served in Af- “You get that visual and physical tion and the Iron Workers Local 395 ghanistan. Upon returning from his tour satisfaction that a lot of other jobs Apprenticeship Program are working to in the Middle East, he underwent medi- don’t give you. Everyday you can look 10 combat this problem and bring quality cal treatment at Walter Reed hospitals up and see what you’ve actually done,”

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 10 11/6/13 4:38 PM do now? Go to college? Sit behind make some of the best ironworkers a desk?’ They are used to working in the country.” with their hands.” “When you get to know David Brightwell Jr. signed up for Hel- and learn about his background mets to Hardhats while in Afghani- and consider what he has seen and stan. He served as an Army infan- gone through and accomplished … tryman with the 10th Mountain doing as well as he is doing and ex- Division for just under five years. He ceeding in training,” Strayer said. also underwent medical treatment at “David is one of our success stories.” Walter Reed hospitals for injuries he Strayer believes continuing to sustained in combat. work with veterans is vital to the The nonprofit Helmets to Hard- He is now wrapping up his ap- union’s community role. hats program is an avenue to help prenticeship program and recently “We feel as former members of connect National Guard, reserve placed 12th out of about 12,000 at the military, they deserve the best and transitional active duty mem- the Iron Workers National Appren- opportunities. We believe as iron bers to career opportunities in the tice Competition in Indianapolis. workers and as a union, we can construction industry. The union’s The event is an opportunity for ap- provide them excellent opportu- three-year program allows appren- prentices to showcase their skills nities to raise a family, make a liv- tices to earn money while they learn through exercises including a writing and retire with dignity and a and with the majority of their time ten test, knot and rod tying, burn- pension. After serving, we owe it on the work site, they receive on- ing and welding competitions, and to them to give them the best life the-job training. a column climb. afterwards.” “Helmets to Hardhats helps “It was a good experience,” direct veterans in our direction,” Brightwell Jr. said. “I met a lot of For more information on Iron Workers Strayer said. “When they leave the good ironworkers from all over the Local 395, visit www.ironworkers395 military, they don’t always know country. We were able to show them .com and on Helmets to Hardhats, visit what to do. It’s like, ‘What should I what we know in Local 395. We www.helmetstohardhats.org.

said Davy Hal, an instructor with the construction. Through funding from the the new apprentices – which comes to Local 395 apprenticeship program. Center For Military Recruitment, As- an average of $21,000 per placement. “It’s an investment in young people the sessment and Veterans Employment, Over 100,000 veterans are registered Union Iron Working industry is eager the Helmets to Hardhats program func- on the site. to make; investing millions of dollars tions as a referral organization that puts Programs like Helmets to Hard- every year in teaching, instructing and eligible candidates in touch with prom- hats, and the apprenticeships at the mentoring the next generation of suc- ising career providers, and puts pro- Iron Workers Local 395, are directly NOVEMBER cessful iron workers. It’s about real viders in touch with candidates. As of responsible for the steady decline in life, and real skills, it’s about learn- December 2012, newly released statis- veteran unemployment over the last ing and training. It’s about preparing tics show that Helmets to Hardhats has few quarters. While the number of un- young people for a successful future verified the placement of 5,887 veterans employed veterans still remains higher

in a career they’ll love,” a Local 395 into construction jobs, including more than the national average, programs 2013 spokesman said. than 200 “Wounded Warriors.” like these are a step in the right direc-

Helmets to Hardhats is another pro- In addition to helping soldiers find tion for helping those who defend our | gram that is helping our nation’s veter- jobs, the program has invested more nation find quality careers when they ans find quality careers in building and than $124 million into programs for return home. 11

15331_IWNov13.indd 11 11/6/13 6:54 AM IRON WORKER LOCALS IN Canada PARTNER WITH Helmets to Hardhats to Place Military Veterans in Stable Jobs

hen veterans return to civilian life, chances are, “We offer them the opportunity of a rewarding new W they’re looking for a second career. And the career, fair pay with benefits and security for their fami- Iron Workers believe that the men and women who lies,” said General President Walter Wise. “The Iron serve should have access to stable work and well-pay- Workers say ‘thank you’ with jobs.” ing jobs. That’s why the Iron Workers, the Ironworker Darrell LaBoucan, executive director of Canadian Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust affairs, said the partnership is win-win. Because the (IMPACT) and Helmets to Hardhats are pleased to an- Canadian construction industry is booming, many con- nounce that all 21 Iron Worker locals in Canada are struction sites are seeking additional qualified workers. partnering with Helmets to Hardhats to ensure that “Veterans already have a lot of the training and skills that veterans have access to rewarding jobs in the iron- we need—in other words, they’re already half-trained,” working industry. Helmets to Hardhats is a building LaBoucan said. “Hiring veterans first just makes sense.” trades-funded non-profit organization dedicated to Gregory Matte, executive director of Helmets to connecting veterans with rewarding careers in the Hardhats Canada, released the following statement fol- construction industry. lowing the partnership announcement from Iron Work- ers and IMPACT:

“The Iron Workers have become an increasingly BIG NEWS FOR UNION MEMBERS supportive advocate of the Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) Canada program through the participation EARN UNLIMITED of their numerous Canadian locals. Given that the majority of new apprenticeship and employment %CASH opportunities for our Canadian Forces vets come 1.5 REWARDS available at the regional and municipal levels, the registration of these locals will be key to the post- ON EVERY PURCHASE ing of such opportunities (on our H2H website) for our vets to review and select. Furthermore, the generous commitment by IMPACT to a recurring financial donation highlights the strength of their support and their interest in seeing the H2H program continue to grow. “On behalf of the H2H Board of Directors, I thank the leadership and members of the Iron Workers, as well as IMPACT, for their outstanding commitment to supporting our vets through apprenticeship and employment opportunities in the Building and Construc- Get the full details at tion industry of Canada. Well done!” UnionPlus.org/New The Iron Workers and IMPACT have been or call 1-800-522-4000 staunch supporters of Helmets to Hardhats since its launch in 2003. Another card option is available. Credit approval required. Terms & Conditions apply. 12

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 12 11/6/13 4:41 PM Project Labor Agreements IN COLORADO?

A LESSON FROM THE VA HOSPITAL PROJECT

Alden N. Hall

he report that the new Veterans Af- attempting to shield undocumented workers from detection by hiding fairs hospital in Aurora may be nearly some of them in heating and venti- $200 million over its construction bud- lation ducts. T From the outset, the Veterans get should be a cautionary tale for federal, state Administration made a conscious and local lawmakers who have bought into the decision not to use PLAs for any of these projects, even though bogus arguments put forth by “race to the bot- these market-based tools ensure tom” contractor associations like the Associat- greater efficiencies for large com- plex projects. In fact, the use of ed Builders and Contractors (ABC), who seek to PLAs is on the upswing in the pri- formally prohibit the use of project labor agree- vate sector by profit-oriented and cost-conscious companies such as ments (PLAs) in the public sector. Toyota, Wal-Mart, Chevron and many others. The problems with the VA hos- and the average cost overrun was When designed and imple- NOVEMBER pital in Aurora are similar to other $366 million. mented properly, PLAs can help VA projects around the country. In Lake Nona, Fla., not only is the projects meet deadlines by guar- The Government Accountability $600 million project way over bud- anteeing a steady supply of highly Office, the investigative and audit- get and behind schedule, but federal trained and highly productive LO-

ing arm of Congress, studied VA and state agencies have twice raided CAL labor, and by reconciling the 2013 hospital construction projects in the site because of the rampant use various work routines of the many

Denver, Las Vegas, New Orleans of undocumented workers. Incred- trades. In other words, it’s a project | and Orlando, finding the average ibly, a contractor who was working management tool enabling con- construction delay was 35 months on the site is being investigated for struction owners to manage their 13

15331_IWNov13.indd 13 11/6/13 6:54 AM jobs and successfully obtain “on more fiscally sound local tax base shop” construction sector are fond time, on budget” results. as much of this income is spent in of embracing the tenets of “fair and Where the VA failed, and where support of local small businesses THE open competition,” but begs the Merchant like car dealerships, restaurants right-wing anti-PLA politicians question as to whether the system- are failing today, is by not obtain- and retail stores. atic use of undocumented workers, ing a more thorough understand- Furthermore, the PLA model Mariners OF ing of the two distinct business promotes career-training oppor- and the rampant practice of mis- models that constitute the U.S. tunities for local residents – par- classifying workers as “indepen- construction market today; and ticularly women, minorities and dent contractors” in order to avoid World War II which has played itself out in military veterans. the payment of benefits and taxes extraordinary fashion in Aurora And because we live in such (which increases their chances of and at other VA projects around a highly polarized and highly being “low bidder”) constitutes “fair the nation. politicized world, where anything and open competition.” associated with the word “union” is considered anathema by conserva- To be sure, the taxpayers of tive lawmakers, it bears repeating Colorado, like taxpayers all across that PLAs are being increasingly America, ought to be outraged utilized by the profit-oriented their tax dollars are being used and cost-conscious private sector to subsidize these types of em- because of one paramount ratio- ployment practices. And they nale: THEY WORK! In fact, Toyota should be outraged their elected has built all of its North American manufacturing facilities under leaders, by supporting efforts to PLAs Work! PLAs, and they have reported their outlaw project labor agreements, Another successful PLA project! Kentucky are not only allowing it – they are State Representative Dennis Horlander construction costs are one-third poses with Local 70 (Louisville) ironworkers less than their competitors who encouraging it! at a new bridge site in Louisville. eschew the use of PLAs. We appreciate the support of Now, this PLA model lies in Senators Michael Bennet and Mark The first is a business model stark contrast to the “race to the Udall and U.S. Congressman Ed that is epitomized by the use of bottom” business model deployed Perlmutter for supporting PLAs PLAs. It is a business model offer- on Veterans Administration projects ing increased jobsite efficiencies around the nation. This business in the federal contracting process. through a steady supply of the model adheres to the belief that Other elected officials who do not safest, most highly trained and contracts in the construction in- support P L A’s are further encour- productive skilled craft workforce dustry ought to be awarded based aging a “race to the b ott om .” Just known to mankind – a work- primarily upon a contractor’s ability look at Aurora. force developed through almost to assemble a low-skill, low-wage, a billion dollars a year nationally easily exploitable workforce (read: in private investments in appren- undocumented workers). Anti- Alden N. Hall is the business manager ticeship training programs that, PLA politicians and their political of the Colorado State Building and Con- in turn, develop a skilled craft benefactors in the so-called “merit struction Trades Council. professional who commands pay and benefits reflective of his/her training, as well as productivity. Political action Numerous and rigorous academic at work: studies have shown paying higher Local elected officials gathered at the Democratic Municipal Officials meeting in costs for safer, better trained and Memphis, Tenn. to work on strategy and more productive workers can ac- politics for 2013. Ironworkers Local 167 tually reduce overall costs for (Memphis) President James Cole, Local 167 Business Manager Michael Scoggins, Memphis public agencies. And let’s not forget, Mayor A.C. Wharton Jr. and Ironworkers 14 those higher pay rates contribute to a Political and Legislative Director Dave Kolbe.

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 14 11/6/13 4:41 PM THE Merchant Mariners OF World War II ovember marks another Vet- Nerans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. Ironworkers across North Amer- ica honor those who have served and sacrificed to defend the freedom and opportunity embodied in our nations. Most people, when asked to think of those who served, imagine soldiers and sailors bearing arms against the enemy. This is correct, but not the whole story. Every war we have fought has demanded sacrifice from the personnel who build the bases and transport the goods that keep our armed forces moving. These people have often shared the same risks and sacrifices as their combat brethren, but have not always gotten the same recognition. Just ask Clint Quirk. Clint is an ironworker of Local 75 (Phoenix) in Arizona. World War They helped beat the Axis. It’s time they got the recognition they deserve. II broke out when he was a young man, and he answered the call of risks as the seamen aboard the Navy remember the mariners who fought duty by enlisting in the United States escorts, they did not receive veter- the Axis and spread the word about Merchant Marine. Clint and other ans’ benefits and recognition. Not their sacrifices. Then go a step further: Merchant Mariners transported vi- content to roll over and accept this Ironworkers in the United States tal supplies from North America to should contact their representa- the Allies in Europe and the Pacific. shoddy treatment, these veteran tives about H.R. 1936 – the Honor- Their ships were the targets of Axis mariners fought for years for the ing WWII Merchant Mariners Act bombers and submarines, which well-earned benefits and recogni- of 2013. This act would finally grant NOVEMBER took no prisoners. They suffered tion granted to their brothers in the equal honors and benefits to the terrible casualties, but played an in- Army and Navy. They didn’t receive Merchant Mariners of World War II. strumental role in breaking Hirohito a thing until 1988, and even then and Hitler’s war machine. only received partial benefits.

When they returned home, how- We ironworkers honor veterans, Visit the Legislative Action Center on the 2013 ever, Clint and his brothers found and Clint and his fellow wartime Mer- Iron Workers website to get in touch with

that the American government chant Mariners are no less deserving your representative. Call the Ironworkers | would not honor their service. Even than any other warriors who put their Political Action League at 202-383-4805 though they had taken the same lives on the line. This November, if you have any questions. 15

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 15 11/6/13 4:41 PM The Spirit of’63 his year marks the fiftieth anniversary Tof the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. We remember the March as an enduring triumph of the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s “I Have a Dream” speech was delivered that day on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Two hundred thousand black and white marchers defied expectations and gathered in segregated Washington, D.C. without sparking any acts of violence. The March symbolizes the turning point in the civil rights movement, when American’s tolerance for legal segregation began to end. Major civil rights legislation passed within years of the March, and things like “coloreds only” water fountains became dark relics of the past. Less remembered is the March’s signifi- cance to organized labor. This was a march for jobs, after all, and not just freedom. Marchers demanded an end to unemployment along with segregation. Black and white labor leaders such as A. Philip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Walter Reuther of the United Auto Workers helped orga- Think of a slave’s bill of sale as the world’s worst contract: nize and spoke at the March. Bayard Rustin, the March’s no wages, no benefits, no grievances, no rights—and no main organizer, worked for the AFL-CIO and considered expiration date. This system hurt slaves most of all, of the marchers’ economic demands to be central to their course, but also harmed free tradesmen. How could a message. Understanding the March’s importance to the free blacksmith in Virginia compete with slave labor? labor movement requires an understanding of the impor- Slavery turned the South into an economic backwater tance of labor in the civil rights movement. while the North industrialized at breakneck speed. Anti- Labor has been tied to civil rights from the moment slavery activists rallied around a call for “free land and that the first slave set foot on American soil. Plantation free labor” when they organized the Republican Party. owners in the American colonies established the slave sys- The abolition of slavery was the largest single advance tem to secure a cheap and disenfranchised source of labor. in labor rights in our nation’s history.

15331_IWNov13.indd 16 11/6/13 6:54 AM Our problems were not over, however. Freed men born out of a demand for legislation to provide employ- may not have been slaves any more, but they certainly ment for all working Americans, black and white. March did not have equal rights. Add the South’s postwar eco- organizer Bayard Rustin wrote that the March would be nomic depression to the mix, and you had a recipe for remembered more for its demand for economic empow- exploitation. Robber barons in the North quickly found erment than its demand for civil rights. For a while it that they could replace striking workers with cheap black seemed like this might come true. Martin Luther King or- replacements. The black workers were usually not aware ganized the Poor People’s Campaign to agitate for an end that they had been hired as strikebreakers until they en- to unemployment. President Johnson launched the Great countered the picket line. Enraged white strikers took Society programs to eliminate poverty in America. Un- their anger out on black workers while the bosses sat back fortunately, the demand for full employment went unan- and counted their profits. The situation only got worse as swered. Corporate-backed politicians exploited the racial more black workers migrated north to escape Jim Crow. tension created by the Great Society welfare programs to Labor could advance only so far while unscrupulous divide the working class and weaken the labor movement. bosses were fanning the flames of racial hatred. Now, unemployment is even higher than it was in A. Philip Randolph was the first person to try to solve 1963. The voter protections passed in the 1960s are under this problem directly. Randolph was a black working class attack all over the country, threatening to roll back the political agitator and self-taught union organizer. He re- clock on progress. Radicals in the federal and state gov- alized that the only way black workers could achieve real ernments are working tirelessly to scrap programs meant equality with whites was through organization. He em- to help the poor and working class for the benefit of their barked on a twelve year crusade in the 1920s to organize corporate cronies. As ironworkers, we need to remember the all-black porters of the Pullman railroad company. He the historic links between civil rights and labor and band and the porters had to fight racism within the company together to fight this trend. and the established labor movement. The Brotherhood of We have the tools to do this. The Iron Workers have Sleeping Car Porters’ eventual victory over the company banded together with labor and community partners to and admission as the first black-led union in the Ameri- fight voter discrimination in several states. We can go can Federation of Labor catapulted Randolph into na- further by pushing for early voting laws that will make it tionwide celebrity. The labor leader became the foremost easier for working class citizens of every color to make it voice for civil rights in America in the 1930s. to the polls. We are fighting for the adoption of a “Work- Randolph used his national profile to fight workplace ers Bill of Rights” that would accomplish the goal of the inequality nationwide. He threatened to march 100,000 1963 March by guaranteeing decent employment to all activists on Washington twice during the 1930s and 40s, Americans. Progress won’t be easy—it never was. But we forcing Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Tru- have history on our side, and by sticking together we can man to desegregate the war industry and the armed finish the task that was laid out fifty years ago. forces. Randolph also agitated for equality within the labor movement. Under his urging and with the agreement of powerful labor leaders like Reuther, the United Mine Workers President John Lewis, and AFL-CIO Pres- ident George Meany, organized labor became increasingly involved in the fight for civil rights. National and local unions set an example by reversing discriminatory NOVEMBER practices in organizing and apprenticeship. Labor leaders spoke up about the evils of segregation. By the 1950s, labor began to flex its political muscle to get equal rights legislation passed. The AFL-CIO was a key backer of the

landmark civil rights acts of 1957 and 1964. 2013 Ending segregation did not end the problem of income

inequality. The 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom was |

15331_IWNov13.indd 17 11/6/13 6:54 AM HONORING ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY 2013

LOCAL MEMBER NAME LOCAL MEMBER NAME LOCAL MEMBER NAME NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER

3 1283748 FULMORE, MACEO 86 1358006 WISELY, JEFFERY 433 1442385 MAROTTABAXTER, CHARLES K 3 1369771 MC CORD, JASON K 92 1425184 CAMERON, MICHAEL J 433 1419067 MCOSKER, DECLAN M 3 1296730 OLEAR, EUGENE J 92 1406676 PALMER, BRANDEN R 433 1264212 OZOBIA, JOHN I 3 1265421 PEDIGO, CHAD A 103 1389248 CHARLETON, MICHAEL D 433 1419946 RASK, VIRGIL M 7 1237879 BEASLEY, JASON L 118 1299066 HARRISON, CHRISTOPHER S 440 1384121 KOZAK, JESSIE J 7 1325572 BLAIS, MARK 118 1257109 LEWIS, LARRY L 440 1292381 WILKINSON, WADE 7 1237817 CESAITIS, JEFFREY E 118 1251476 WRIGHT, BRIAN L 469 1293076 BOWEN, CHARLES E 7 1353295 CUMMINGS, EDWARD 147 1388961 BARRETT, RICHARD 477 1424110 SHARP, BRENDAN S 7 1323079 PAIGE, GORDON E 207 1406548 MICHALEC, JAMES D 482 1349558 BANAS, JOSEPH R 7 1336222 ROCHE, DANIEL 207 1308726 PERSING, BRIAN W 489 1297976 BROWN, ALLAN M 10 1393142 HEATHMAN, BRADLEY J 229 1428967 GALINDO, DAVID 492 1254463 JACKSON, JEREMY C 10 1424952 SCHUMAN, TRENTON K 229 1282944 LASK, MICHAEL 492 1436271 JOHNSON, ROBERT K 11 1438637 ZIENIUK, PAUL 229 1266372 TILT, JEREMY R 492 1440721 SAMARTINO, CHARLES A 12 1374943 FOX, WILLIAM C 263 1434461 MERRICK, EVAN C 495 1337298 WHITE, JONATHAN R 16 1343730 CRAFTON, LANCE E 263 1448780 WILCHER, DERRICK P 508 1450600 BASSETT, CURT 22 1422345 BEYER, JARED M 290 1408033 LAMB, BRENT M 508 1451945 BOWEN, TYLER 22 1204076 DAVIDSON, BOBBY J 290 1319450 PIERCE, JIMMY 508 1397005 SPANSKI, JEREMY H 22 1319851 GIBSON, DAVID L 350 1287691 THOMAS, BRIAN V 512 1330613 MURRAY, ALEX J 22 1361950 STOWE, THOMAS R 361 1369007 FAZZALARE, CHRISTOPHER 512 1320567 SCHEELER, WILLIAM 24 1347821 BACA, RUPERTO A 377 1425069 CASTRO, JOHNNY 512 1287731 WILSON, BARRY T 24 1371356 H OY, JEFFREY 377 1127713 GALLEGOS, JOHN R 535 1446802 WALKER, DARREYL L 25 1411752 COHEN, JOSEPH M 378 1361321 MALONE, MICHAEL A 549 1386737 JONCZAK, CHRISTOPHER 25 1348446 GRETZLER, KEITH 378 1398823 ROLLER, CHRISTIAN D 568 1287921 BROADWATER, JUSTIN D 25 1333013 KLEES, JEREMY R 384 1245416 LOONEY, V MATTHEW 580 1407759 CHADWICK, SAMUEL L 25 1313732 MACHCINSKI, ANDREW A 395 1446157 PAULEY, DOUGLAS S 580 1447952 GARCIA, JULIAN M 25 1386889 PERRY, RANDY R 395 1344041 WOODEN, ELISA S 584 1282392 GRANTHAM, COLE E 27 1257351 EVANS, TODD 396 1250792 BUTERA, BRIAN D 584 1388070 LEE, ANTHONY C 37 1270384 HOLLINRAKE, DAVID 396 1348952 ENGLISH, CRAIG L 709 1285387 BRENNAN, LANCE M 44 1342448 DICKENS, TIMOTHY R 396 1380050 KENNISON, DANIEL E 709 1106420 WRIGHT, KENNETH W 44 1409626 FELDKAMP, JAY R 396 1380069 MERCURIO, JACOB L 728 1395696 TSANOV, TSANKO D 44 1406693 VILLANI, DAVID J 396 1364551 PERKINS, PHILIP E 732 1347848 DONOVAN, JOHN R 46 1325617 EVRLEY, MICHAEL R 396 1379636 RAMPANI, TODD C 74 5 1354691 BICKFORD, BRETT N 46 1333872 RADER, THOMAS J 396 1379625 STANGE, WILLIAM D 751 1345707 FELTON, CASEY D 46L 1411462 GALLOGLY, JONATHAN 399 1360277 SCHROEDER, WADE G 764 1340433 REID, DONALD E 63 1229488 HILL, CHARLES W 401 1348833 MC MONAGLE, DANIEL W 808 1387732 MIRABAL, DARYEN 70 1382630 COLLINS, JOHN A 416 1381494 MASON, CORY E 808 1369490 PEAKE, DAWN M 70 1432854 HOOPER, MATTHEW T 416 1316714 TAYLOR, ANDRE 847 1439707 ALDANA, ROGELIO C 86 1346461 HUEHNERHOFF, GARY M 420 1402772 MOLINA, LUIS A 847 1440177 BOHATY, JUSTIN 86 1344164 LANGILLE, HEATH W 433 1389342 GURNEY, JEFFREY 86 1345158 SCALICI, ANTHONY G 433 1393529 JIMENEZ, DEREK R

At Arlington National Cemetery, General Counsel Ron Gladney and Executive Assistant to the General Secretary Mike Coyne with Political and Legislative Representative Dave Kolbe, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to our fallen armed service members.

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 18 11/6/13 4:41 PM Local 44 Volunteers Time for 9/11 Memorial

ith a kickoff to the Labor Day weekend, mem- Wbers of the Local 44 (Cincinnati) volunteered their Saturday and worked with the Northern Kentucky Veterans Association to erect two 12-foot likenesses of the Twin Towers for the first phase of the 9/11 memorial to be located at the Crescent Springs Community Park/Veterans Memorial Park in Crescent Springs, Ky. Ten members of Local 44, and possibly a future member, put in an eight hour day at the park setting 12 sec- tions of polished granite that will be the center piece of the finished monument. Local contractor Evers Weld- ing supplied the equipment that was used to erect the likeness, as well as assistance from local monument company Holian Granite and Bronze. The completed monument will contain an artifact from the disaster, a section of wide flange beam awarded to Crescent Springs Fire Department in a lottery. There remain additional phases and more funding to finish the project but when completed it will contain five granite benches, one of which will contain the story of the Iron Workers and their actions on that day and the weeks and months afterward, eventually culminating in the erection of Tower One in NYC today. Back Row: Tim Holt, Andy Stulz, Andrew Lankheit and Traman Burke. Front Row: Dan Krebs, Nicole Campbell, Owen Krebs, Chuck Cook, Andre Busald and Business Manager Jason Mullins. Not Shown: Business Agent Tom Weingartner. NOVEMBER

2013

15331_IWNov13.indd 19 11/6/13 6:54 AM 2013 STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

General Vice President General Organizer Tadas Kicielinski Retires James King Retires General Vice President Tadas Kicielinski retired effective August 3, 2013. General Organizer James King A member of Local 392 (East St. Louis, Ill.), Tad has been an ironworker retired effective August 31, 2013. for 44 years. At Local 392, Tad started out by serving as an executive board James began his member- member, was elected vice president of the local and finally elected business ship in Local 535 (Minneapolis/ manager. St. Paul) on July 1, 1975. From He left the position of business manager to become the executive director of the South- 1984 until 1992, he served as FST/business western Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council where he worked diligently to make agent. In 1996, James became the second project labor agreements [PLA] an accepted practice throughout the state of Illinois. general vice president of the District Council In 2001, he was called to Washington to become executive assistant to General Presi- of North Central States. Brother King was dent Joseph Hunt. He also served as editor of The Ironworker. General President Joseph appointed July 1, 1992 as a district repre- Hunt appointed Tadas Kicielinski general vice president on March 10, 2008 and he became sentative. James King was appointed general special assistant to General President Joseph Hunt and president of the District Council of organizer, effective November 5, 2012. St. Louis and Vicinity. General President Walter Wise stated, General President Walter Wise commented, “Whatever has been asked of Tad through- “James served our membership for many years out his years of service to the Iron Workers, he has stepped in and performed his duties faithfully and dutifully. For over 38 years, he has with dedication and expertise. He has been a valuable and trusted officer of our union and lived the life of an ironworker. He has never for- his contributions and accomplishments are numerous. I wish Tad a long, healthy and safe gotten his roots and the importance of serving retirement. And now may his only alarm clock be ‘sunshine on chrome.’” the members.”

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15331_IWNov13_X.indd 20 11/6/13 4:42 PM IRONWORKERS GRADUATE FROM NATIONAL LABOR COLLEGE

The National Labor College (NLC) held commencement exercises on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Four ironworkers graduated from the NLC this year.

Larry Johnson, Local 433 (Los Angeles), Richard Arnett, Local 433 (Los Angeles), started his career in construction as an ap- double majored at the NLC receiving one prentice ironworker. He worked in most Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Studies and a aspects of the trade and often worked as a second in Occupational Safety and Health. union steward. Larry eventually ran for office Richard started his ironworking career in and was elected as a trustee. However, after a 1997 when he was sponsored as an ap- rewarding thirty-year career as a structural prentice by United Riggers and Erectors ironworker, a serious health issue forced him Larry Johnson Incorporated in Los Angeles. His career to retire. Deciding to become an inspector, he learned construction inspection and now path changed somewhat after he “went has the licenses and certifications to inspect, in the h o l e .” Richard says, “Being a mem- observe, and report on almost every aspect ber of Local 433 is what changed my life.” of the construction trades. As an inspector, He hopes that by getting his degree he is he deals with all the building trades, as well able to use it and put it to good use to give as architects, engineers, project managers, back a little of what being a union mem- superintendents and building officials. One ber has done for him personally. Richard of Larry’s goals was to pursue his Bachelor’s says, “Attending the National Labor Col- Degree in Construction Management. Larry lege was a great experience and he would not only achieved this goal on June 22, but recommend it to anyone looking to further Chuck Decker was also awarded the Presidential Award their education.” from the NLC. Larry was recognized for his Chris Fannin, Local 769 (Ashland, Ky.), academic achievement, his numerous forum received his Bachelor’s Degree in Con- posts on construction and labor issues, his efforts on the NLC Stewards Council (which struction Management. He became a Lo- is the NLC’s student government body), and cal 769 apprentice in 1995. Chris is a third for serving as class steward for several years. generation ironworker with both his father Chuck Decker, Local 396 (St. Louis), and grandfather also being members of graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Local 769. Prior to attending the National Union Leadership and Administration. Labor College, he attended Ivy Tech Com- Chuck started his ironworking career 43 munity College of Indiana where he re- Richard Arnett years ago, gaining journeyman status after ceived his associate’s degree. Chris is cur- completion of the apprenticeship program rently working as a construction planner in 1973. Chuck served as local union trustee, and scheduler at an oil refinery in Eastern executive committee member, vice president,

Kentucky. When asked about his degree, NOVEMBER and for 10 years as the president/BA of Local Chris responded, “I knew, at some point, I 396. He served on the joint apprenticeship committee for 21 years, served as a delegate wanted to go back to school and get a de- to the St. Louis Labor Council for 15 years, gree. My problem was in deciding where to go and what to study. As soon as I heard

and served as a delegate to the St. Louis Building Trades for 15 years. For the past five about the National Labor College’s online 2013 years, Chuck has been the IMPACT director learning programs, I realized that this was Chris Fannin

for the Midwest region. probably the best path for m e .” |

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 21 11/6/13 4:42 PM ORNAMENTAL, ARCHITECTURAL & MISCELLANEOUS METALS DOAMM DEPARTMENT REPORT Ray Dean

e are very fortunate to wall systems – on time and on budget, with installation W have Gamma as a part- issues anticipated and resolved in advance. ner in the curtain wall industry. The International has worked Four Hallmarks of a side by side with Gamma to Proven Relationship ensure skilled labor is there There are a number of reasons why the Gamma – Iron for them. Recently, Local 580 Workers collaboration has been so successful for so (New York) has provided an many years. exemplary work force on two It all starts with Gamma’s longtime leadership in projects; Solow and the Police Academy. Our thanks the U.S. Elliot Kracko, chairman, and Matthew Baum, to all of the ironworkers who made this possible. president, have provided a stable foundation together for nearly two generations. Matthew Baum oversees all Live Work Be Union fieldwork and installation and is proud to be a union ironworker for 35 years. Also as a co-owner and presi- IRONWORKERS ROLE IN GAMMA’S dent of field installations, Mike DeHarde, who has been CURTAIN WALL LEADERSHIP THROUGH a union ironworker for 42 years, has helped Gamma’s “PERFORMANCE ASSURED” long relationship with ironworkers flourish. Second, Gamma has proven to be a stable and consistent employer of union ironworkers, with a solid Gamma has history with ironworkers. backlog of projects today. For more than 40 years, Gam- Third, Gamma’s projects typically involve interest- ma’s senior management team ing installation complexities that enable ironworkers to (the longest continuously op- further develop their skills. erating team in the industry) For example, one recent Gamma project in New has relied on effective working partnerships with York City called for curtain wall at the New School Uni- ironworkers. The result is a reputation for delivering versity Center that created one of the largest brass clad smoothly running, curtain and window wall projects structures built in the curtain wall industries history. that reflect a standard of excellence in quality, design, Specifically, this project is an 18-story, 365,000 gross engineering and performance. square-foot building, with 152,000 square feet of custom Today, as one of the largest curtain wall companies brass curtain wall panels and with a LEED (Leadership in North America with five U.S. offices and four more in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold rating—now in Canada, Gamma projects typically involve com- considered to be one of New York’s greenest buildings. plex curtain wall solutions for large-scale commercial Lastly, union ironworkers are an important part and residential buildings as well as institutional and of delivering on Gamma’s valued customer commit- public projects, including those ment to “Performance Assured” – a for government agencies with higher standard of responsive- particular design requirements. ness, accountability and quality One of the big reasons Gamma for Gamma clients. According to is trusted by owners, develop- Mike DeHarde, “They want to be ers, public/governmental entities, part of the highest quality j o b s .” architects, general contractors is because they know they can count The New York Police Academy is a 300,000 on Gamma and its union iron- square-foot, blast-resistant curtain wall workers, to provide the best field project consisting of unitized curtain wall frames and aluminum panel walls. This work and installation in erecting is a NYC DDC project with installation and installing curtain and window provided by Local 580. 22

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 22 11/6/13 4:42 PM IRONWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE Dave Kolbe

Report from the AFL-CIO Convention

he Iron Workers went in force to the 2013 Ameri- better known as Obamacare, Tcan Federation of Labor – Congress of Industrial made many improvements to Organizations (AFL-CIO) national convention in Las America’s broken healthcare Angeles, California. These conventions, held every system. Although it has helped four years, set the goals and policies of the American many people, some of the law’s labor movement. This year’s convention was espe- unintended consequences will cially significant, as labor seeks ways to innovate and damage the multi-employer health plans that most expand in the second decade of the twenty-first cen- ironworkers rely on. We won’t take any threat to our tury. The Iron Workers have led the way in efforts to families’ health and welfare lying down. General Pres- expand organizing, political activism and excellence ident Wise’s seat on the executive board will involve in training. In recognition of our accomplishments, us in the negotiations with the White House to fix the General President Walter Wise was elected to the broken parts of the healthcare law. Federation’s executive board as a vice president of Another task facing the Federation is renewing the AFL-CIO. the commitment to organizing. The Iron Work- ers have the most comprehensive and modern organizing program in the building trades. We will lend our experience to the Federation’s search for new and creative ways of organizing workers and rolling back the gains that anti-union employers have made over the last three decades. The benefit to the Iron Workers will be enormous: higher wages and more work hours as labor standards improve across the board. The Iron Workers will continue to push for bipartisanship from our post on the AFL-CIO executive board. Blind faith in either the Democratic or Re- Convention attendees: General Organizer Angel Dominguez, publican Party will only lead to organized labor be- General Vice President Jay Hurley, General Vice President Joe Standley, General President Walter Wise, Political and Legislative ing taken for granted in Washington, D.C. The Iron Director Dave Kolbe, General Secretary Eric Dean, General Vice Workers have deep experience in working with rea- President Marvin Ragsdale, General Vice President Bernie Evers and sonable elected officials on both sides of the aisle. We, General Vice President Ed Walsh. along with the rest of the building and construction The AFL-CIO’s executive board is the decision- trades, passed a resolution calling on the Federation making body of North America’s largest labor fed- to practice the same level of bipartisanship in its polit- eration. General President Wise’s election will give ical dealings. We will help steward this commitment the Iron Workers a seat at the table as we tackle the to fruition. challenges facing organized labor today. Our voices A single branch, when bent, will snap. A dozen will be heard and our interests will be protected. This branches, when bent together, will stay whole. Our NOVEMBER has never been as important as it is now, at this trans- union is proof of this principle – that by sticking to- formative time for labor. We face powerful enemies gether, we can weather challenges that would break us and incredible opportunities, and it will take a heavy individually. What is true for individual trade union- helping of ironworker common sense and wisdom to ists is true for unions as well, and the Iron Workers navigate the fray. have always benefited from our solidarity with our 2013 The first great challenge facing the AFL-CIO ex- brothers and sisters in the AFL-CIO. From our posi-

ecutive board will be fixing the healthcare system. tion of leadership, we will keep this partnership strong |

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and fruitful for years to come. 23

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 23 11/6/13 4:42 PM SAFETY & HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT Steven Rank

Responding to Workplace Incidents and Requesting Assistance from Local Union Business Managers and Agents

INCIDENT RESPONSE & Statements provided to regulatory authorities MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR by members were incorrect and could not be LOCAL UNION BUSINESS obtained for six months. MANAGERS AND AGENTS Members were prohibited from obtaining a copy n the event that you are of their statements from regulatory agencies and I involved in, or a witness to other project authorities. a serious workplace incident, it is important for our Project authorities refused access by local union members throughout the United States and Canada representatives to conduct their investigation. to recognize your local union business managers and Evidence directly related to the incident was either agents can help protect your rights during tragic events removed from the project or tampered with. and the investigative process. Immediately after a seri- Media representatives misreported facts in the ous incident occurs, it is common for multiple parties newspaper and broadcasts that damaged our to become involved and responsive actions to occur. contractors and members. In response to recent serious incidents, the Safety and “INCIDENT RESPONSE & MANAGEMENT GUIDE Health Department has been notified of several situ- FOR BUSINESS MANAGERS AND AGENTS” ations when information, facts, evidence, witnesses We want our members to recognize the information and other important information was not correct, contained in this guide is designed to help assist and our members’ rights were not recognized. I want local union business managers and agents, protect to make it clear that we want to provide full coopera- our member’s rights, and cooperate with project tion with all the appropriate parties. However, there is authorities and regulatory agencies during the an appropriate time and protocol for our members to investigative process. The five key phases contained provide their witness statements. A recently published in this guide are as follows: “Incident Response & Management Guide for Business PHASE 1 – MANAGING Managers and Agents” has been distributed to district COMMUNICATIONS AND STATEMENTS councils and local unions with the purpose of helping to protect the rights of our members while cooperating ▢ Designate one and only one spokesperson (business manager or business agent) for the local union. with project authorities and regulatory agencies during ▢ Anticipate a request for statements from project the investigative process. authorities, local media, occupational health, insurance representatives (applicable to members in United States) HARD LESSONS LEARNED FROM and special investigators. PREVIOUS INCIDENTS ▢ Instruct all parties that the spokesperson is the point of contact Members were pressured to provide statements for any information. immediately after serious incidents by either ▢ Instruct union members they do not have to be pressured to project authorities (owners or general contractors) provide an immediate statement to anyone. or regulatory agencies without consideration for ▢ Instruct union members on jobsite that the spokesperson the emotional distress of our members. will coordinate the appropriate time and place for them to Members were prohibited from including their provide statements. local union business managers or business agents ▢ Strongly advise union members to refrain from discussing any matters relating to the crisis event. while providing their statements. Members were prohibited to provide their answers ▢ Instruct union members they have the right to designate the spokesperson, business manager, business agent or legal “in writing” to help prevent incorrect statement or counsel to accompany them when providing statements to 24 misleading answers to questions. jobsite authorities, regulatory agencies or other parties.

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PHASE 2 – NOTICE TO RIGHT OF ACCESS ▢ Use only facts in answering questions. AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE ▢ Do not reveal names of victims involved in incident.

▢ Obtain a list of project representatives and their ▢ Prepare a summary sheet of all events occurring. contact information. ▢ Do not comment on “what caused the incident.” Instruct all project authorities not to remove, relocate or ▢ ▢ Keep a record of all persons to speak with and whom disassemble any equipment or material evidence that could they represent. be associated with the incident. ▢ Never become angry or combative. ▢ Inform project parties that the spokesperson (business manager or business agent) for the local union reserves the ▢ Always be certain of the facts and your statements. right to access any areas where the incident occurred to take ▢ Remember – there is no such thing as “off the record.” photographs, video footage, measurements, etc. ▢ Never answer a hypothetical question. ▢ Issue a letter to project parties not to remove, relocate or disassemble any equipment or material evidence until such time ▢ Ensure that all questions and comments are directed that the spokesperson (business manager or business agent) to the spokesperson. has obtained access to gather evidence. ▢ Keep a record of any project authorities or other parties who PHASE 5 – REMEMBER THE have been authorized to access the incident area and have “DO AND DON’T” LIST already gathered information prior to your arrival at the jobsite. ▢ Note any persons who may have removed, relocated or dis- DO DON’T assembled any equipment or material evidence that could be associated with the incident. Be responsive Speculate on cause Appear helpful or responsibility ▢ If equipment or materials involved in the incident must be removed from the project, a secured location must be Know the facts Become combative designated for all parties to access. Prepare key messages Answer questions in advance outside expertise PHASE 3 – COORDINATING FORUM Stay on track with TO OBTAIN MEMBER STATEMENTS Report or comment messages on assumptions Express sympathy ▢ The spokesperson for the local union members should co- Say too much ordinate an appropriate date and time for members to provide for victims their statements to jobsite authorities, regulatory agencies or Ask for clarification Use jargon other parties. when necessary Play favorites Keep it simple – use ▢ The spokesperson for the local union members should Repeat negative words everyday language designate the local union meeting place (if possible) for all from parties parties to obtain statements from members. Immediately correct misstatements Go “off the record” to speak ▢ Union members must be informed that they have the right to designate the local union business manager, business agent or Repeat your key messages Never say “no comment” legal counsel to be present when they provide statements to Tell the truth Lie about any topics jobsite authorities, regulatory agencies or other parties. ▢ The spokesperson and union members should request that all questions be submitted in writing. Q&As REGARDING WORKPLACE INCIDENTS After witnessing a recent fatality, I did not feel like talking ▢ Union members should respond to written questions with Q. written answers to provide a more accurate statement, and with anyone, but I was pressured to a statement. Am I required to provide an immediate statement to OSHA, general contractor

help prevent any misunderstandings. NOVEMBER or insurance representatives only minutes after a fatality? ▢ The local union members must request a copy of their final statements from all parties, and review it for accuracy. A. No, if you are not prepared to provide a statement at that time, you can respectfully decline and request them PHASE 4 – SPOKESPERSON’S to contact your business manager or business agent to RESPONSIBILITIES arrange an appropriate time. 2013 ▢ Be consistent with communications to media and all Q. Can I designate my local union representatives to be present when I provide my witness statements to OSHA officials?

project parties | ▢ Do not answer questions that should be directed to A. Yes, you have a certain rights during the “witness state- occupational health representatives, law enforcement, etc. ment process.” You can either request a private statement 25

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with the OSHA compliance officer, or request local union We deeply regret the loss of our members who have representatives or counsel to be present with you. been killed on the jobsite this year, and reports that our Q. Can I request my answers to be provided in writing to members rights were not observed during the investi- help ensure accuracy and prevent misleading answers?” gative process by certain project authorities and regula- A. Yes, there is nothing that prohibits your statements to be tory agencies. It is our hope that the recently published provided in writing, and it is highly recommended that you do. “Incident Response & Management Guide for Busi- Q. Can I request a copy of any statements to make sure ness Managers and Agents” will serve to help protect that they have not be altered or modified? our members’ rights and provide full cooperation with A. Yes, prior to providing your statements, it is important all project authorities and regulatory agencies during to make sure your local union business agents have agreed the investigation process. with OSHA that a copy of your statements will be returned The International Association’s “2013 Zero Fatality” to you for review. campaign will continue to target the deadly dozen Q. If the media or other parties contacts me at home what serious hazards that affect our members throughout should I do? the United States and Canada. Our goal for 2013 is to A. I would suggest that you refer them to your local union continue our pursuit of zero fatalities and challenge all spokesperson, either the business manager or business agent. members to “See Something - Say Something,” to help Q. If I see that evidence is being removed from the project recognize and avoid workplace hazards. I will continue what should I do? to work closely with district councils, local unions and A. I would suggest that you get the name of this person or IMPACT regional advisory boards throughout the persons and notify your local union spokesperson, either United States and Canada to promote the 2013 Zero the business manager or business agent. Fatality campaign and help improve safety performance.

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15331_IWNov13_X.indd 26 11/6/13 4:42 PM APPRENTICESHIP DEPARTMENT REPORT Lee Worley

Local 14 Ironworkers Complete Certified Installer Course

ver the past three years ironworkers from Lo- more and more architects are Ocal 14 (Spokane, Wash.) and the Pacific North- requesting to have someone west District Council have attended and completed certified on the project. The an Installer-Certification course conducted by NCI architects want to know that Group, Inc. Projects are arising in the Northwest the company and the installer where metal roof installers must be certified in or- are properly trained and aware der to perform the work. NCI states, “Architects are of the procedure of installation.” using metal in more diverse ways than ever before. For more information on becoming a certified Because of the intricate details that are created the installer, please contact the Apprenticeship and erector must know and understand the nuances of Training Department at 202 383-4870. the system he is installing. As architectural designs become more intricate, so does the installation. To ensure their designs and specifications are complied with, architects are specifying the roof installer be certified by the roofing manufacturer.” Local 14 Training Coordinator Ethan LeGrand has hosted classes that ironworkers have attended so they could install a variety of roofing systems. Ethan stated, “We have spent approximately $24,000 on ensuring this work remains with the Iron Workers and our contractors by having Authorized Installer Certificates on the job which warranties the ro of .” Local 14 also has a roofing system at their facility that helps with the training of journeymen and apprentices. Once NCI is on site, they attach the metal roofing (provided by NCI) to the mock-up over the course of three days, at which point they are qualified, providing they have three years metal roof and wall installation experience. The training provided is classroom instruction of the products’ technical manual and hands-on instruction of the products’ mock-up details. The class has open discussion and a written test that must be passed to be able to obtain certification. The certifi-

cation lasts five years and can be renewed for an ad- NOVEMBER ditional five years for a fee. There are fees required to attend the training and they are based on the number of types of training the worker needs. Each ironworker must complete an application and a résumé

that includes five previous metal building projects. 2013 Ethan summarized, “The need to have certified

installers is very important to us considering that |

15331_IWNov13_X.indd 27 11/6/13 4:42 PM IMPACT Programs: Creating Jobs for Ironworkers & Boosting Contractor Profitability

IMPACT Website Program: ate without AISC certification, more and more specifiers n first paragraph with drop cap. Build Your Digital Space and owners require this accreditation. Companies who Second paragraph InI a society where information is only as far away as a aren’t certified may find themselves spending more time person’s smartphone, it is increasingly important for requesting waivers and wondering about their place in companies to have a strong web presence. That’s why the market. Yet, companies that wish to be AISC certi- IMPACT launched its Website Program in 2007. Unions fied must first pass a rigorous initial evaluation, and this and contractors alike benefit from Web templates that detailed process can be frustrating for those not familiar can be customized with their own logos, photos, news with the procedure. and other information. Enter IMPACT’s AISC program, which works with The recently upgraded templates reflect the unique AISC and an independent auditing company, Quality needs and specialties of each local union, district council Management Company, LLC (QMC), to assist members or contractor. The new designs, in addition, save website who wish to pursue certification. IMPACT’s consultants managers and administrators time by giving them the provide eight hours of preparatory correspondence and option to insert news feeds directly from IMPACT and one day of on site advisory sessions at no cost, helping Iron Worker news and You Tube accounts. This provides contractors navigate this exacting procedure. a constant stream of fresh content without the hassle of To learn more about the AISC Certification Program or manually inputting the new information. to apply online, visit bit.ly/AISCCert, or contact Kenny Why not take the opportunity to showcase your Waugh at 800-545-4921. strengths and highlight the value you can offer to owners, developers and contractors? Apply For Welder Training/Facilities Grants in Your Area Contact Cindy Quiroz at [email protected] or 800-545-4921 to learn how you can profit from of this By now most of you are already familiar with the Iron- beneficial program. workers National Welding Certification Program. Funded by IMPACT and administered by the National Let IMPACT Help You Get AISC Certification Training Fund, this program provides for the training, You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the American qualification and certification of ironworker welders, al- Institute of Steel Construction’s (AISC) national qual- lowing members to receive certification cards with no ity Erector and Fabricator Certification program for the out-of-pocket expenses. But did you know that IMPACT structural steel industry. While many companies oper- also provides funding to local union training centers for purchasing and replacing welding equipment and for updating electrical wiring and ventilation systems? Stringent guidelines were developed in conjunction with, and approved by, the American Welding Society (AWS) for the accreditation of testing facilities, as well as for the testing and certification of welders. During the first half of 2013 alone, IMPACT funded grants for $250,000 in welding upgrades, ensuring that the local unions’ training facilities and equipment conform to the Having AISC Advanced Steel Erector Certification has enabled quality and safety standards necessary to train superior Northwest Erectors, Inc. in Ambler, Pa., to bid more projects, union welders. including the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion, part of the Have questions about IMPACT grants for welding Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. “The bidders list is shorter and facilities and training? Contact your IMPACT RAB enables us to be more competitive in our market,” said Susan Dachowski, the company’s president. co-chairs for more information. 28

15331_IWNov13.indd 28 11/6/13 6:55 AM Monthly Report of Lifetime Honorary Members

Lifetime Honorary members are published in the magazine according to the application approval date. Members previously classified as Old Age or Disability Pensioners that were converted to Lifetime Honorary membership effective January 1, 2007, will not be reprinted in the magazine.

Local Name AUGUST 2013 1 CONNER, DONALD G 70 HOBEN, THOMAS J 396 SANCHEZ, JOSEPH L 1 STOVALL, LEE 70 MILLER, WINNIE W 396 WHALEN, MICHAEL L 3 BURK, GEORGE D 70 PRATHER, KENNETH R 401 CONNORS, THOMAS M 3 GLOMB, DAVID J 70 SHARP, PAUL C 401 GALLAGHER, MICHAEL P 3 PETRUSKA, ANDREW J 75 GONZALES, RONALD V 405 MESSNER, JOHN 3 WHITMER, THOMAS R 75 LEHMANN, JAMES R 416 HUNT, RANDALL R 3 ZIGO, STEPHAN E 79 WALLACE, RICHARD O 416 MCGUIRE, DENNIS J 5 MILSTEAD, WARREN E 86 ARENS, RANDALL C 424 DEMAIO, WILLIAM A 6 DISARNO, JOSEPH R 86 BARR, ROGER C 433 BARRUS, ROBERT E 6 SMITH, WILLIAM H 86 DEWATER, JEFF B 433 MONTOYA, RAY A 7 CIULLA, LEO 86 GUILMET, KEVIN M 433 WILLIAMS, BILLY E 7 MC CARTHY, SCOTT W 86 HOWELL, RONALD V 440 PEACH, WILLIAM E 8 HAYS, RONALD C 86 JOHNSON, LOREN H 440 WEEKS, JOHN A 8 KASTNER, JOHNNIE R 86 KNIGHT, DAVID W 512 BEAUDRY, LOWELL 10 COTT, LEON L 86 MATHIS, JACK 512 DAVIS, ALFRED A 10 EDWARDS, DONALD L 86 RAGONESI, EMERY J 512 DUCHENE, DAVID 12 CLAPPER, RONALD W 86 WEINGARD, BRUCE 512 ENGEN, RAYMOND L 22 FARMER, DAVID M 86 WILSON, DAVID L 512 GERL, WILLIAM 24 RATHE, HOWARD A 92 HOLLY, BILLY W 512 HALVERSON, STEPHEN 25 ALLEN, RICHARD 92 LOCKE, WILLIAM D 512 HANSON, BRUCE A 25 BRADLEY, JOHN E 92 MUMFORD, RICHARD G 512 HERZOG, JEROME 25 CHARTIER, KENNETH 92 WORTHAM, ERNEST M 512 LUGGAR, TERRY L 25 HALL, MARK J 97 OLSEN, GARRY E 512 MAKI, STEVEN D 25 KEYS, ROBERT L 97 STE MARIE, DANIEL M 512 MORRIS, LAWRENCE D 25 KIRKPATRICK, BRYAN J 97 VANCE, BRIAN M 512 PISA, CARLO C 25 KREUSEL, ALDEN J 103 FARMER, MARK A 512 SIMPSON, CHARLES S 25 LAVERY, ROBERT A 112 KRULAC, DAVID 512 WHITCOMB, ROLLIN 25 MILLER, WILLIAM J 118 WEISSNER, JULIAN E 512 WITT, CHARLES E 25 SMITH, DENNIS R 155 HUFFSTUTLER, KEVIN D 580 BUTKIS, ROBERT A 25 SMITH, DOUGLAS W 167 HUFFMAN, GARY L 623 MC DONALD, MARLIN L 27 PRESTON, WILLIAM R 167 OBERGFELL, CALVIN S 625 COLOMA, MARCELINO 29 BERDING, ALLAN E 201 THOMPSON, WAYNE L 704 RICH, CECIL F 29 LANDACRE, RICK I 201 WILSON, KENNETH R 721 FLAHERTY, HILARY 29 SHAFER, ARTHUR R 207 BEJZAK, MIKE 721 REID, ETHELBERT 40 GREEN, EDDIE J 207 SCHELLENGER, WILLIAM G 721 TETREAULT, ANDRE 44 BUOB, TERRY R 340 NELSON, HARLAN R 764 TERRY, LEO E 44 JONES, ROBERT L 350 LEE, WILLIAM C 782 BURKEEN, ROLAND P 63 GUZMAN, ROBERT L 361 CAPUTO, WILLIAM J 782 KING, RONALD

67 HOWERTON, JAMES W 378 ALARCON, ALBERT 786 CLOUTIER, NORMAND C NOVEMBER 68 HAWORTH, RICHARD P 378 MEZZATESTA, CHARLES J 842 THERIAULT, ERIC 68 HOWE, ROBERT T 387 HELMS, JAMES K

“IRONWORKERS’ JOB LINE” 2013

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15331_IWNov13.indd 29 11/6/13 6:55 AM OFFICIAL MONTHLY RECORD January 21-24, 2014 ★ Seminars: January 20-24, 2014 Las Vegas Convention Center ★ Las Vegas, Nevada APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR AUGUST 2013

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Member Name Claim Amount No. Number Number 1 374112 ORANGE, CLARENCE A. 103787 2,200.00 103 1300088 FELTY, BOBBY 103742 7,000.00 499 1209617 WILLIAMS, MICHAEL E. 103827 1,750.00 1 1132320 SHEFFIELD, RONALD T. 103788 2,000.00 111 633908 BURDEN, JAMES V. 103809 2,200.00 506 842891 MILLER, BRUCE D. 103828 2,000.00 1 551849 SIMONSON, DONALD B. 103719 2,200.00 111 397339 NEWTON, EUGENE D. 103743 2,200.00 508 1215210 DEPEW, ROBERT E. 103829 7,000.00 1 851379 WINTERS, JAMES F. 103789 2,000.00 118 687477 BENNETT, RAYMOND E. 103744 2,200.00 509 502377 SIMEROTH, LEO W. 103766 2,000.00 5 1440636 WILLS, CARROLL D. 103720 2,000.00 263 407711 HAYDEN, I R. 103745 2,200.00 527 594539 CUP, ARCHIE 103767 2,000.00 6 434787 MC INTYRE, FRED G. 103790 2,200.00 263 383814 HAYDEN, THOMAS E. 103810 2,200.00 576 572236 LUKOMSKI, CHESTER 103768 2,000.00 7 811277 BALL, JOHN H. 103791 2,000.00 272 666784 HUBER, ROGER L. 103746 2,200.00 577 1230226 ASBURY, CHARLES A. 103830 1,750.00 7 522206 BOUCHER, MAURICE A. 103721 2,200.00 290 738461 HUITT, ROBERT W. 103811 2,200.00 580 530001 BENESH, HARRY 103769 2,200.00 8 539365 PRIDE, RUSSELL C. 103722 2,200.00 290 847766 KRATZER, GEORGE E. 103747 2,000.00 580 645163 MARTIN, EUGENE J. 103770 2,200.00 10 1019494 MALLETT, ROBERT E. 103723 1,750.00 301 1269910 THORNTON, PATRICK 103812 1,750.00 580 1023196 MIODUSKI, LOUIS H. 103771 2,200.00 10 332757 SHIELDS, MARVIN J. 103724 2,200.00 340 571160 BROWN, WAYNE D. 103748 2,200.00 584 1446456 SPEARS, STEVEN L. 103831 500.00 11 830256 LUBERTAZZI, JOSEPH E. 103725 2,200.00 340 814984 JOHNSON, GARY W. 103749 2,000.00 584 914102 WOOD, LESTER R. 103772 2,000.00 11 789940 NEILAN, TERENCE J. 103726 2,200.00 340 417944 PODDIG, RICHARD W. 103750 2,200.00 584S 827914 SUMNER, C B. 103832 2,000.00 12 772876 JENKINS, WAYNE M. 103792 2,200.00 361 1439156 WILSON, GREGORY W. 103813 500.00 623 381643 BABIN, LEON A. 103833 2,200.00 A 14 499145 MC GEE, WAYNE 103793 2,200.00 372 1311815 SULLIVAN, SHANNON N. 103751 1,750.00 623 616313 WIGGINS, JOHN T. 103834 2,200.00 16 993563 JACKSON, CHARLES L. 103727 2,200.00 377 1221006 BICKLE, JOHN 103814 1,750.00 625 673527 SHIROMA, MITSUO 103773 2,200.00 22 1122202 MITCHELL, LEO 103794 2,200.00 377 1440728 BUSH, MACK S. 103815 500.00 704 783838 HUMPHREY, JOHNNY C. 103835 2,200.00 22 1047617 OWENS, HENRY M. 103728 2,200.00 377 708331 DUVAL, RICHARD J. 103816 2,200.00 711 583430 BRETON, MAURICE 103777 2,200.00 25 648953 CRANFORD, BILLY F. 103729 2,200.00 377 596994 MILLINGTON, RONALD J. 103752 2,200.00 720 951951 DANO, LARRY C. 103838 2,000.00 ★ 25 707122 CURRIE, HARRIS L. 103730 2,200.00 378 1088021 RAMAGE, JEFFREY S. 103425 2,000.00 720 943387 MCKENNA, MICHAEL 103839 2,000.00 ★ 25 551909 GHIGO, RICHARD J. 103795 2,200.00 383 1161467 GILL, ROBERT J. 103817 1,750.00 720 882714 SWANSON, LAWRENCE C. 103840 2,000.00 TRADITION 25 1076287 KOVAC, FRANC 103796 2,200.00 383 559859 LEE, THOMAS W. 103818 2,200.00 721 787355 CYR, ALPHONSE 103778 2,200.00 25 241106 LAMONT, HOWARD C. 103797 2,200.00 383 1426532 LUCAS, JOHN S. 103753 800.00 721 1060271 FALLOW, GEORGE J. 103779 2,200.00 25 504066 MISURACA, SAM 103798 2,200.00 387 620009 BRADLEY, RAY E. 103754 2,200.00 721 1229328 OZERO, J W. 103841 1,750.00 of 25 503279 PICKARD, JOHN N. 103799 2,200.00 387 399786 WARD, WILLIAM W. 103819 2,200.00 736 612486 ST. PIERRE, CONRAD J. 103780 2,200.00 25 815763 WILTSE, EDWARD E. 103731 2,200.00 392 765967 ALLEN, ROBERT L. 103820 2,200.00 759 763920 BLACK, JAMES 103781 500.00 27 785719 RESSLER, LAWRENCE 103800 2,200.00 395 821742 SCOTT, RICHARD H. 103821 2,200.00 771 1174975 CUMMINGS, GRAHAM T. 103782 1,750.00 29 565468 COLLELL, JOHN J. 103801 2,200.00 396 924861 MOUNTS, CHARLES S. 103755 2,200.00 782 579942 HOOVER, CHARLES R. 103774 2,200.00 29 1229238 DUAL, LYLE 103802 1,750.00 401 576777 MC FADDEN, WILLIAM J. 103756 2,200.00 786 685574 ALMEIDA, JOSEPH 103783 2,200.00 World-Class Education 29 1047883 VAN SCOY, DANIEL A. 103732 2,200.00 402 815675 HUGHES, JOHNNIE R. 103757 2,200.00 790 675799 PRUETT, ROGER 103775 2,000.00 ★ 46 505808 BIRCH, JOHN W. 103733 2,200.00 416 376675 COLEMAN, VESTAL T. 103758 2,200.00 808 719641 JONES, WILLIAM P. 103836 2,200.00 46 739174 SMITH, RICHARD W. 103803 2,200.00 416 675148 O BRIEN, RONALD W. 103759 2,200.00 811 753909 VAN SLATE, GERALD 103776 2,000.00 55 1227359 RICE, BRUCE P. 103734 1,750.00 416 685223 SENA, HERMAN C. 103760 2,200.00 831 839576 HINES, RACHEL G. 103837 2,000.00 58 624977 CHABRECK, CHARLES E. 103804 2,200.00 416 805703 WALL, JAMES A. 103822 2,200.00 842 1436490 CAPLIN, MAYNARD 103842 800.00 58 784196 SING, WALTER W. 103805 2,200.00 416 511897 WARD, LEE C. 103823 2,200.00 842 868118 FOUGERE, GARY G. 103784 2,200.00 63 346352 KING, ARTHUR 103735 2,200.00 416 718080 WHEELER, GERALD L. 103761 2,200.00 63 454121 MORTON, JAMES 103806 2,200.00 433 1079729 MARTIN, CHARLES V. 103762 2,200.00 TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:...... 262,900.00 63 1120680 SCOTT, JAMES S. 103736 2,200.00 433 1185311 SANTINEAU, JAMES O. 103824 1,750.00 66 427797 GARCIA, ANTONIO 103807 2,200.00 433 648063 SHIRAI, STANLEY M. 103825 2,200.00 66 1430615 HILL, RONNIE 103808 800.00 433 1026210 YOSHIMOTO, RICHARD A. 103826 1,750.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS 1975 1995 68 374340 QUINN, RICHARD W. 103737 2,200.00 440 191330 OAKES, JOHN F. 103763 2,200.00 FOR AUGUST 2013 84 767123 PRUITT, CLINTON W. 103738 2,200.00 440 381595 PETERS, RICHARD 103764 2,200.00 1985 86 878493 FORD, CHARLES 103740 2,200.00 451 546542 SANTANGELO, JOHN J. 103765 2,200.00 9 874298 PEMBLETON, ROBERT J. 103785 ON WITHDRAWAL 86 1022335 HAVEN, RONALD E. 103739 2,000.00 468 1367566 CHENNEY, GUY W. 103554 1,750.00 721 1453264 WARMINGER, CHRISTOPHER 103786 NOT 12 MOS MEMBER 92 830237 JOHNSON, GERALD S. 103741 2,000.00 468 1357242 CIMAGLIA, BENNEDITO 103555 2,000.00 Here’s to 40 years of big ideas. 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