S e c V O re . ’C t P. o a W n r a n y- l o T te r re S r R E s a E e s P A t u A p ir r G p e e E o s r 8 in , te d

® www.ibew.org March 2005 TO FOR THE LETTERSTHEEDITOR LATEST NEWS

VISIT www.ibew.org IBEW®JOURNAL

Interpreting Values March 2005 Volume 104 Number 2 Referring to your columns in the December Journal, yes, I will stand with EXECUTIVE OFFICERS INTERNATIONAL IBEW JOURNAL 14 MARITIME MAKEOVER you to fight for the interests of workers in the next years. But not when I EDWIN D. HILL VICE PRESIDENTS Edwin D. Hill, EDITOR have to choose between my money or “workers rights and benefits” on one International President First District C. James Spellane, 900 Seventh St., N.W. PHILIP J. FLEMMING DIRECTOR hand, and allowing the killing of totally innocent human beings or the Washington, D.C. 20001 R Shipshape in Ontario 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300 Carol A. Cipolari, E destruction of the basic building block of civilized culture on the other. Mississauga, Ontario, MANAGING EDITOR JON F. WALTERS V Canada L5T 2N5 IBEW Local 303 Members Play Critical Without the respect for innocent human life (whether foreign or domes- International Secretary-Treasurer 14 Carol M. Fisher, O 900 Seventh St., N.W. Second District SR. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT tic), without the encouragement of stable husband and wife marriages, and C Part on Maritime Makeover Team Washington, D.C. 20001 without solid protection from terrorists who want to kill us indiscriminately, FRANK J. CARROLL, JR. Malinda R. Brent, 4 Armstrong Road, 2nd Floor COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST nothing else will matter. INTERNATIONAL Shelton, Connecticut, Len Shindel, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Unlike you, who say, “you don’t check your values at the door when 06484 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST Chairman they prove inconvenient,” we who voted for Bush for moral reasons really WEB SITE Changes in IBEW Leadership MILTON L. FOSTER Third District Carl Cantrell, didn’t. c/o IBEW Local 191 DONALD C. SIEGEL INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE 8 Secretary-Treasurer O’Connor Retires The plight of others and of all of our children’s future compelled us to 2701 Hoyt Avenue 500 Cherrington Pkwy. Everett, Washington 98201 Suite 325 Tim Prendergast, Walters Fills Unexpired Term vote for Bush, even if it may prove inconvenient to me and my own inter- Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108 WEB COORDINATOR/DESIGNER 12 First District ests. Nancy Taylor, WEB SPECIALIST Jensen Becomes 8th District VP JOSEPH A. McCAFFERTY Fourth District O’CONNOR RETIRES Christopher K. Harrison 3115 Nottingham Road PAUL J. WITTE ARCHIVES 8 Local 15 member, Downers Grove, Illinois Norristown, Pennsylvania 19403 8260 North Creek Drive, Suite 140 Mike Nugent, 13 Horton Retires as 5th District VP Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Second District

S Schantzen Appointed in 5th District When a morally-challenged group like the Republican Party can beat the HOW TO REACH US RUI M. CARRINHO Fifth District We welcome letters from our readers. E Democrats in a morals-based campaign, [the Democrats are] in trouble. c/o IBEW Local 1274 The writer should include his or her name, JOHN F. SCHANTZEN R 1329 Jefferson Boulevard address and, if applicable, IBEW local union 100 Concourse Parkway The saying “politics makes for strange bedfellows” was borne out in the number and card number. Family members U Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Pension Benefit Fund Suite 300 should include the local union number of the T recent election. IBEW member to whom the Journal is Third District Birmingham, Alabama 35244 mailed. Please keep letters as brief as possi- A Summary Annual Report

The labor unions found themselves in the camp that promotes same-sex E 17 SALVATORE J. CHILIA ble. The Journal reserves the right to select Sixth District letters for publication and edit all submis- F marriage and the homosexual agenda promotes ACLU’s efforts to close c/o IBEW Local 38 LAWRENCE P. CURLEY sions for length. 1590 E. 23rd Street down the Boy Scouts and ban other values-based activities, such as display- 8174 Cass Avenue Send letters to: Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Electricity Deregulation ing the Ten Commandments, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer in Darien, Illinois 60561 Letters to the Editor, IBEW Journal, school etc., wants to ban ownership of firearms by private citizens; is anti- Fourth District 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Reliving the Nightmare LONNIE PLOTT Seventh District Washington, D.C. 20001 18 military, supports an entertainer, Whoopi Goldberg of “One Ho Produc- c/o IBEW Local 613 JONATHAN B. GARDNER or send by e-mail to: tions,” to spew forth filth during the recent election. 501 Pulliam Street, SW, Suite 250 320 Westway Place, Suite 531 [email protected] Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Arlington, Texas 76018 ©2005 International Brotherhood ATaste of IBEW The Democratic Party has strayed so far from the political center to its of Electrical Workers. Fifth District Eighth District All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. present far-left position that it no longer represents the values of union on Union-made paper. LYLE KEITH QUERRY TED C. JENSEN 26 Just in Time for Cookout Season COOKING WITH IBEW workers. IBEW Journal (ISSN: 0897-2826) Published 26 c/o IBEW Local 53 2225 West Broadway, Suite H monthly, except January/February and July/ When presented with a similar choice in the next election, I won’t vote. 1100 E. Admiral Blvd. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 August, which are combined issues, by the Kansas City, Missouri 64106 International Brotherhood of Electrical Work- Wizie D. Justice ers, 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, Ninth District Sixth District D.C. 20001. Subscriptions prices in the 2 President’s Message 6 Safety Corner Local 676 retiree, Pensacola, Florida MICHAEL S. MOWREY United States and Canada, $4 per year in WILLIAM H. TURNER Workplace Stress 2500 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 250 advance. Periodicals postage paid at Wash- c/o IBEW Local 570 ington, D.C., and at additional mailing offices. S 3 Secretary-Treasurer’s

Response from President Hill: Sacramento, California T 750 S. Tuscon Boulevard POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Message 20 Local Lines 95833-4221 IBEW Journal, 900 Seventh Street, N.W., I thank Brothers Justice and Harrison and all union members who have Tuscon, Arizona 85716 N Washington, D.C. 20001. This Journal will not be held responsible for views E taken the time to discuss the outcome of the Presidential election of 2004 Seventh District Tenth District 4 IBEW Currents 27 In Memoriam expressed by correspondents. Paid adver- ROBERT P. KLEIN in the pages of the Journal. Individual opinions are important, but even PATRICK LAVIN tising is not accepted. M Vacationing IBEW

5726 Marlin Road, Suite 500 T more critical is our collective will to move beyond a divisive election and c/o IBEW Local 47 Publications Mail Agreement No. 40011756 Members Aid 600 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to R B&M Mailing Services Limited, 35 VanKirk confront the challenges facing the IBEW, the labor movement and working 37411-4043 A Diamond Bar, California 91765 Drive, Unit 15, Brampton, Ontario L7A1A5. Tsunami Victims; families. E-mail: [email protected] P Eighth District Eleventh District Chicago Station Brother Harrison sees a conflict between protecting “workers rights and E JOSEPH FASHION WILLIAM C. EADS Agrees to Contract; benefits” and “respect for innocent human life.” I believe that they are sepa- c/o IBEW Local 353 300 South Jefferson, Suite 300 D and ERTS Reminder rate strands that must be joined to form a strong rope of opportunity for our 1377 Lawrence Avenue, East Springfield, Missouri 65806 North York, ON, Canada M3A 3P8 next generation to climb. (Continued on page 7) Feeling the Heat? Seek the Truth

ver hear the story about the turtle in a lective bargaining rights for state government workers. Years he first hundred days of George Bush’s I have never taken pleasure in questioning the motives pot of water? of effort were dashed with one stroke of the pen. and the sincerity of President Bush, Vice President Cheney We have many challenges to collective bargaining in the second term are in full swing and work- and the leaders of their party in the pages of the Journal, nor A researcher put a turtle in boiling water to see its private sector. The telecommunications industry is consolidat- ing Americans are getting clobbered. We have I taken solace in the deep divisions among Americans. reaction. It kicked and clawed to get out. But the ing and trying to keep unions out of growing fields like wire- said that Bush’s re-election would recon- There are few things more abhorrent and none more dan- researcher found that if he increased the temperature of less and broadband. North America continues to ship its gerous than leaders who exploit those divisions, even claiming the water a little every day, the turtle got used to it. manufacturing base to China and elsewhere. Wal-Mart, the struct our nation’s political, economic to be carrying out the will of the Almighty. I don’t know about Eventually, the water reached the boiling point, and the continent’s largest employer, would rather close a profitable and social landscape. The White House their scriptures, but mine devote far more pages to the need to turtle was cooked. store in Quebec rather than accept the T bulldozers are at work. overcome want, disease and poverty than E What’s this got to do with the decision of workers there to organize. to some of the social and religious issues labor movement, or you as an IBEW Health care costs and pension concerns Even some leading Republicans in Con- that divide us. The truth must be told. member? Plenty, because the powers-that- hover over every union contract. gress are publicly differing with the presi- If there is one institution in society that be in the United States are trying to boil The public sector, however, is the test- dent’s expensive and risky plans for Social stands to gain nothing from lies and divi- collective bargaining rights until they ing ground. They are going after our Security. Are they thinking about Medicare siveness, it is the labor movement. Hard- evaporate. They’re doing it step-by-step brothers and sisters there because they and Medicaid? The White House now working Americans do not organize hoping we’ll get used to it. can. Just as the firing of federal air traffic admits that the Medicare prescription drug unions, go on strike or exert their union The right wing has been trying to erode controllers heralded a new anti-union era, bill Bush bullied through Congress last rights based upon slick talk and lies, but worker rights ever since passage of the so too the erosion of public collective year will cost $1.2 trillion over the next 10 from a keen understanding of reality. National Labor Relations Act in 1935. bargaining rights is an attack on every years, far exceeding his original projection The potential power of labor still stirs Things really got bad in the 1980s with the worker’s ability to have a union contract. of $534 million. With health care and pre- our enemies. None are more treacherous busting of the air traffic controllers union Anyone who thinks the Bush administra- scription costs climbing, how will our than those political leaders who brand and the advent of a new era of union bust- tion and their corporate allies are kidding elderly and disabled citizens survive? union members at the Department of ing by legal and illegal means. Even in the around needs to take a trip to Reality City. If the answer is Medicaid, which cov- Defense and other federal workers unpatri- worst of times, however, the right of orga- The worst thing that can happen ers impoverished citizens and children, otic for holding to their union principles. If nized employees to bargain survived. would be to think that because we might think again. Bush’s 2006 proposed Fed- we let them succeed in silencing and The latest assault started three years ago not work for the DoD or in state govern- eral budget would cut Medicaid’s funding weakening our unions, our democracy in the debate over unionization rights at ment, the changes don’t affect us. That by up to $60 billion over ten years, shift- itself will be injured. Defending our unions the U.S. government’s newly created EDWIN D. HILL bubbling sound you hear is the heat ing the tax burden onto states that are JEREMIAH J. O’CONNOR is not a Democratic or Republican respon- Department of Homeland Security. Workers INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT being turned up in the water. If you already suffering from the effects of trade INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER sibility. It is an urgent human necessity. in agencies that had enjoyed collective bar- accept the loss of other workers’ collec- policies that encourage employers to Ed Hill and Jon Walters are two men gaining found themselves stripped of that EVEN IN THE tive bargaining rights, how long before move jobs and plants overseas. Even IF THERE IS ONE who are not afraid to speak plain truth to right when they were merged into Home- “ they come after yours? The labor move- here, the Bush budget is callous. It cuts “ the powerful, and, just as importantly, to land Security. A bitter debate raged in Con- WORST OF TIMES, THE ment made a serious mistake by not funding for the enforcement of U.S. trade INSTITUTION IN SOCIETY the members of our union. It has been gress with those supporting union rights in going to the mat for the air traffic con- laws with all nations, especially China. my deep honor to work at Ed’s side. I RIGHT OF ORGANIZED THAT STANDS TO GAIN the new agency labeled as unpatriotic. trollers in 1981. If we don’t stand and In the name of “tort reform,” the presi- cherish his friendship. I have full confi- Last year, the Department of Defense EMPLOYEES TO BARGAIN fight in 2005, we will be a bunch of dent and his party have passed legislation NOTHING FROM LIES AND dence that Jon Walters will be a worthy, proposed a system for administration of cooked turtles. that will make if more difficult for average forward-looking International Secretary- DIVISIVENESS, IT IS THE its work force, the largest in the federal SURVIVED. ” * * * * * * * * citizens to sue companies who break laws Treasurer. sector. Basically, the rules provide that One guy who never sat still while that protect our environment, and our LABOR MOVEMENT. If you are as sick as I am of the lies management has final say over everything, with no room for workers were feeling the heat is retiring Secretary-Treasurer health and safety. ” and contempt for working families in the bargaining. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s attitude Jerry O’Connor. It has been a personal privilege to work side- If I said that this administration was sell- halls of power, I urge you to join me in seems to be “There’s a war on; we don’t have time for trivia by-side with this great brother. I will miss him, but we have ing our country out to the moneyed elite and foreign investors, rallying behind Ed and Jon and their leadership team. like negotiations.” Funny, we seemed to make it through another solid leader taking his place. You are in good hands no doubt, letters would come in from members who credit May God bless you all. 1 World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm with a union- with Jon Walters as our new Secretary-Treasurer. 1 President Bush with keeping us safe from terrorism. ized DoD. Tell me how safe you really feel when we give the admin- There’s more. Missouri and Indiana both elected new istration a blank check to spend in Iraq, but leave our ports, Republican governors in 2004. In January 2005, these newly waterways and rail and public transit systems vulnerable to inaugurated “leaders” issued executive orders rescinding col- nuclear smugglers.

2 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 3 tourism or small, informal businesses, butions. The U.S. Agency for Interna- After Three Years, dated to the expiration of the last agree- the ILO said. tional Development has a list of relief ment, June 30, 2001. IBEWCURRENTS The AFL-CIO American Center for agencies on its Web site, www.usaid.gov. Chicago Station Bad faith bargaining plagued the talks International Labor Solidarity (Solidarity The tsunami struck a region that is for months, union leaders said. Owned Center) has established a Tsunami Relief home to hundreds of manufacturers who Agrees to Contract by the Tribune Company, the station Fund to which unions and individuals were once based in the U.S., but moved Chicago Local 1220 members would only agree to occasional bargain- may donate. The Solidarity Center is a to the Indian Ocean Basin in search of employed by superstation WGN-Channel ing with management officials who had nonprofit organization that assists work- cheap labor and minimal government 9 finally ratified a collective bargaining no decision-making authority. ers around the world who are struggling regulations. agreement in late December after years “Station management had their own to build democratic and independent Dan Rodricks, a columnist for the Bal- of stalled talks and a poisoned atmos- agenda during this negotiation and con- trade unions. Solidarity Center operates timore Sun, notes that Columbia Sports- phere. sidered nothing of what the union was offices in India, Thailand and Indonesia, wear has a plant in Sri Lanka. He says, “I “It’s tough going to work every day looking for,” Wratschko said. “They were Helping with the nations heavily battered by the tsunami. hope Columbia gives it up big for the for three years without a contract,” said very one-sided.” relief effort for Individuals and locals interested in tsunami victims and I hope they tell us IBEW Broadcasting Department Director Management also sought to take tsunami victims contributing to the relief fund should about it. They would not be exploiting Peter Homes, who participated in the advantage of changes in the local’s lead- from left are, Somjit Martwong, make out a check marked “Tsunami disaster by doing so, merely paying their last round of talks. “Hopefully now ership to stall talks. Wratschko is the driver, Tom Relief,” payable to Solidarity Center Edu- dues and keeping their customers they’ll have a little peace.” third Local 1220 business manager to Cowperwaite, cation Fund. Send the check to: Tsunami informed.” Rodricks continues, “We want The 170 members in the unit—edi- coordinate the talks. Local 68, Pierre Relief Fund, Solidarity Center, 1925 K more than a war on terrorism and a cul- tors, technical directors, engineers, cam- After President Hill’s intervention, the St-Cyr, Local 617 Street N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C., ture of consumerism to mark the age in era operators and audio/video company finally agreed to an intense and Rick Smith, Local 970. 20006-1105, or e-mail http://www.soli- which we live. “ We should be consumers technicians—quickly approved the con- round of talks December 13-15. daritycenter.org. who, “while accepting the realities of a tract after it had been negotiated by the The bargaining unit strongly objected Pete Castelli, a AFL-CIO Solidarity Cen- global economy, support corporations team led by Homes and Local 1220 Busi- to changes the station sought in vaca- Vacationing IBEW ter representative in Sri Lanka accompa- that do the right thing for people and the ness Manager Robert “Ro” Wratschko in tion policy and seniority rules. nied members of the Public Nurses Union planet.” mid-December. Two previous proposed Wratschko said the union was able to Members Aid Tsunami Victims and doctors on a New Year’s mission to St-Cyr remained behind after the agreements had been rejected by the fend off efforts to dilute seniority rights, deliver medical supplies and food to tsunami to witness the rebuilding efforts in members. but the station flatly refused to negotiate flood victims. He says, “For the 16 hours I Thailand. He says, “If we Americans had International President Edwin D. Hill on the vacation accrual policy. “We U.S. unions are mounting relief efforts, donation drives was in the area, I could smell the scent of half the resiliency of the Thais who were intervened to help get talks restarted by were the last business unit in the coun- and recovery and rebuilding missions to help victims of the death.” Castelli reports that the local hos- hit by the tsunami, our unions would be a talking to company officials. With that try that that had not converted to the December 26 tsunami that cast death and destruction across pital lost 21 doctors and nurses to the lot stronger.” A visitor to Asia for the past momentum, he then sent Homes to new policy,” Wratschko said. “All of deadly waves. He saw walls of buildings seven years, St-Cyr, press secretary of Chicago to jumpstart negotiations. After their bargaining and non-bargaining nations along the Indian Ocean. Some IBEW members vaca- that were “crumbled” and “pieces of peo- Local 617 says: “Three years ago, it was three years without raises, the workers units agreed to it.” tioning in Thailand were among those helping the victims. ple’s lives, clothes, furniture and tables the Bali bombing; two years ago, the were given a 3 percent hike upon ratifi- Pension benefits increased in the new were pushed up the side of trees and SARS epidemic; last year, the Avian Flu; cation, and will receive 3 percent raises agreement and members also won better Tom Cowperwaite, Denver, Colorado 150,000. Thousands more could perish buildings.” this year the tsunami.” Yet, he says, peo- every six months until the expiration wage rates. 1 Local 68, Pierre St-Cyr of San Mateo, Cal- from epidemics and starvation if ade- AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said ple “with so little are bouncing back.” 1 date in 2008. The contract was back- ifornia, Local 617 and Rick Smith of quate medicines and foodstuffs do not “No words can describe the horror and Kelso-Longview, Washington, Local 970 arrive soon. suffering of the millions of people worked together to support relief efforts. Some one million people in Indone- affected… We must be ready to assist ERTS—REMINDER They arranged for a large truck from a sia and Sri Lanka may have lost their our brothers and sisters in Asia who are relief organization to be parked in jobs as a result of the disaster, accord- fighting for their lives and burying their ERTS has been up and running since 2003, and by now and defined contribution funds, as well as a health and wel- “Washington Square,” a Bangkok area ing to a report by the International dead.” you should be registered. fare fund, to insure that all benefits are properly recipro- frequented by Westerners, and encour- Labor Organization (ILO). Most of the Hundreds of private relief agencies Members should be registered on ERTS prior to leaving cated to their home funds. For members currently aged others to donate to flood victims. jobless worked in fishing, agriculture, are receiving record amounts of contri- their home jurisdiction to seek registered, you must log on to ERTS In two days, the cargo truck was full. employment in a neighboring jurisdic- to check your fund choices and A caravan of three vehicles, including a tion. ensure you have selected all of your police motorcycle escort to help get TSUNAMI TAKES JOBS AND LIVES Home local unions and participat- available options—a health fund, and through roadblocks, made a 10-hour Unions and union members have joined millions of other Americans in raising ing local unions are expected to assist also a defined benefit and a defined drive to Phuket, where supplies were funds to help the tsunami victims. Donations to the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center’s members with registration onto ERTS contribution pension fund. distributed. St-Cyr says: “The IBEW Tsunami Relief Fund will go directly to union partners in those nations for medium- on an as needed basis. If a member has misplaced or lost humanitarian tradition has a worldwide and long-term reconstruction and development. To contribute, make out a check Local unions have the responsibility to confirm that indi- their password, they are requested to contact their local impact. Side by side, Westerners and marked Tsunami Relief, payable to Solidarity Center Education Fund, and send it to viduals have selected home funds for reciprocity of bene- union and/or fund office, to request reissued passwords Thai nationals showed wonderful Tsunami Relief Fund, Solidarity Center, 1925 K St., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, fits. and user IDs. The local union or fund office will forward 1 cooperation in helping the survivors.” DC 20006-1105. For more information, visit http://www.solidaritycenter.org. 1 All members are reminded to select both defined benefit your request to the reciprocal administrator. Estimates of lives lost now exceed

4 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 5 TO within the Brotherhood, I also feel that it is time to move on. TRANSITIONS LETTERSTHEEDITOR We are not a debating society. The IBEW Constitution states, as one of our objects, “by legal and proper means to elevate the continued from inside front cover moral, intellectual and social conditions of our members, their he IBEW regrets to his friends called “Vince,” he a Shriner who volunteered at the DECEASED The protection of life must be expanded—beyond families and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of report the January 12, served on the local’s execu- Intermountain Shriners Hospital for T birth—to include decent jobs, education and medical care for citizenship.” Following that mandate, we are defending Social 2005, death of retired Eighth tive board for two years. Crippled Children. During his 22-year working families. Security, one of the most successful programs of the New Deal, District International Repre- Then elected business man- retirement, Brother Pearson kept We cannot continue on our nation’s present path of which has provided real benefits to working families. sentative Vincent Pearson. ager, Brother Pearson served active by playing golf and attending destroying middle-class jobs and communities, and jeopardiz- He was 87. in that capacity for 12 years the annual Eighth District Progress ing successful programs like Social Security and Medicare Label Shop! Brother Pearson was before his appointment to meetings. He and his wife, LaVerda, without hurting the lives of millions of people who have I was able to complete my Christmas shopping purchasing initiated into California the Eighth District staff in were married 63 years. They had four played by the rules and find themselves in great difficulty. only 100 percent American-made, union-made goods. IBEW Local 1245 in 1941. 1963. children, eight grandchildren and five They too are innocent. I support the protection of life from Brothers and sisters need to label-shop. In most cases you After serving in the Army He retired from that post great-grandchildren. conception, but I despise the values of those who abandon will save money, and get a better product. By label-shopping, Signal Corps during World 19 years later, spending the The officers, staff and members children after birth. not only are you keeping jobs in the United States, you’re help- War II, he became active in rest of his life in Salt Lake send deep condolences to Brother Vincent G. Brother Justice put his finger on a common perception in ing our brothers and sisters share the joy of holidays. Salt Lake City, Utah, Local City. A member of the Elks Pearson’s family and friends. 1 talking about how Democrats failed to defeat a “morally-chal- Buy American! 57. A journeyman lineman Pearson Club, Brother Pearson was lenged group like the Republican Party.” Lee Kennedy I believe that the Democratic Party needs to sharpen its Local 760 member, Knoxville, Tennessee economic program in support of working families to defeat the caricature of the party’s positions that is all too prevalent Attempting to Diminish in the media. Unfortunately, Brother Justice accepts that cari- President Bush’s plan to privatize Social Security is wrong. cature as reality. The Democratic Party platform and candidate Bush had asked former Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan to Kerry never supported gay marriage or the banning of gun chair a committee of notable Americans to come up with some ownership. The Democratic Party did not introduce initiatives ideas on Social Security. And he did. on the Ten Commandments, prayer in schools or the Boy In a speech delivered April 12, 2001, at Syracuse University WORKPLACE STRESS Scouts. Moynihan, now deceased, said: “We must absolutely guarantee Brother Justice is correct in saying that “politics makes for that the present benefit structure will continue in place before The Electronic Library of Construction Occupational Users can explore eLCOSH in two ways—through a strange bedfellows.” Nothing could be stranger than hard work- we start devising a thrift savings component.” Safety and Health (eLCOSH) was developed by the Center search key or by using buttons for different hazards, ing, hard-fighting union members supporting Republican candi- President Bush is now attempting to mislead the American to Protect Workers’ Rights (CPWR) with support from a trades, types of job site, and a miscellaneous “other.” dates who would turn back the clock on so many of the gains public by invoking Moynihan’s name to support his cause. It is grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety There are separate Spanish language materials and a lim- that they worked and fought for. apparent that Bush and his backers want to destroy the integrity and Health (NIOSH). The Center to Protect Workers’ Rights ited number of other non-English materials. Documents Brother Justice’s contention that the Democratic Party is of Social Security and turn it into a massive new bankroll for is the safety and are posted in a universal format to assure easy download- “anti-military” is amply refuted if we compare the military Wall Street moneymen. Consider the fact that seven out of health research, devel- ing of original page layouts. records of leading Democrats and Republicans. A much higher Bush’s top 10 donors during the campaign were Wall Street opment, and training Examples of selectable items include: percentage of Democrats in Congress are veterans than are their firms, a sector estimated to benefit from Bush’s plan with as arm for the Building Republican counterparts who claim to champion our armed much as $940 billion over the coming decades! BY HAZARD BY TRADE and Construction forces. Could it be that those who actually wore the uniform of We don’t need deficits and we can’t accept an attempt to Building/Structure Collapse Boilermaker Trades of the AFL-CIO. the U.S. appreciate the sacrifices of military personnel in a way diminish Social Security! Please contact your senator and your The site is updated Confined Spaces Bricklayer that the insulated, privileged ideologues do not? congressman and inform them of your displeasure with Bush’s The numbers show that a majority of IBEW members sup- proposal! on a regular basis as Cranes and Hoists Drywall Installer ported Senator John Kerry in 2004. While I respect those who pertinent issues rise Drugs and Alcohol Electrical Worker John J. Normoyle differed with that support and the promotion of open dialogue Local 2084 retiree, Syracuse, New York regarding construction Electricity Glazier safety and health. A partial list of contents include: Motor Vehicle Hazardous Cleanup ■ Brochures, pocket cards, or short articles for workers Slips, Trips, Falls Ironworker about hazards and injury/illness prevention Trenches and Excavations Laborer ■ Toolbox talks, safety checklists, and injury/death The eLCOSH Web site is free to the public. It is investigations designed to help both the expert and the novice to ■ Links to government and other scientific reports safety. To access eLCOSH, use the following Internet ■ Training requirements, materials, and other training topics address: http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/. 1

6 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 7 O’Connor Retires as International Secretary-Treasurer

Jeremiah J. O’Connor, International Secretary-Treasurer of the IBEW since 2001, retired from the Brotherhood’s second highest elected office effective March 1, 2005. Jon F. Walters, International Vice

O’Connor at a gather- President of the Eighth ing with members of the Sixth District staff. District, was appointed by International President Above, International Edwin D. Hill to complete Secretary-Treasurer O’Connor listens to members at a Progress the remainder of Meeting. O’Connor’s term, and the appointment was ratified by the International Executive Council on Young Jerry J. O’Connor with February 2, 2005. his parents. Over the years Above, U.S. Army Service— Jerry O’Connor consistently has cham- tional Secretary-Trea- proceedings forward in of the Sixth District covering the states of he has inspired August 1954, pioned the union cause of justice for surer on January 29, the wake of the Septem- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and in Germany. working people throughout a distin- 2001, following his countless IBEW ber 11 terrorist attacks. Wisconsin. Appointed to that post on guished IBEW career. Highly regarded appointment by Interna- Notably, the 36th November 1, 1995, by then-IBEW Interna- throughout the union, Secretary-Treasurer tional President Hill and members to carry Convention was the first tional President John J. Barry, O’Connor O’Connor’s record is one of dynamic confirmation by the IEC. forward the proud in the history of the was unanimously elected IVP at the 35th Jerry O’Connor with advocacy on behalf of all workers. His On September 10, IBEW to elect an Inter- International Convention in 1996. Under fellow former Local 701 business man- tenure reflects a legacy of singular 2001, O’Connor was national Secretary-Trea- O’Connor’s leadership, the Sixth District IBEW tradition agers Joseph Herro achievement and unswerving dedication elected Secretary-Trea- surer. The offices of consisted of 146,000 members, 142 local (left) and Arthur R. to the IBEW and its members. Most surer at the IBEW’s 36th in the fight International Secretary unions and 17 International Representa- Ludwig. Together notably, O’Connor is recognized for his International Conven- and International Trea- tives. Under his leadership, the district the three represent diligent work, in close partnership with tion, held in San Fran- for justice. surer were combined in made major advances in education, train- more than 30 years’ service as International President Edwin D. Hill, to cisco, California. At that 1998 following a mem- ing and organizing, targeting all branches. Local 701 business build the strength of IBEW pension funds, San Francisco convention, Brother O’Con- bership referendum to alter the IBEW Con- O’Connor was appointed IBEW Inter- manager. advance the IBEW’s political programs and nor’s admirable leadership qualities were stitution to create the combined position. national Representative assigned to the expand training and organizing success. on display as he, President Hill and fellow O’Connor served with distinction for Sixth District staff in January 1987. He O’Connor was sworn in as Interna- International Officers guided convention five years as International Vice President (Continued on page 10)

8 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 9 O’Connor Retires “See you, partner.” (Continued from page 9)

Jerry O’Connor in action as Local 701 business manager at a 1978 Apprentice Banquet.

Above, International Secretary-Treasurer Jeremiah J. O’Connor and International President Edwin D. Hill visit a high-tech center in the Boston, O’Connor enjoys Instructor Jerry J. O’Connor (back row, center) Massachusetts, area. time on the slopes. with Apprentice Graduating Class of 1967. served construction, utility, manufacturing strong and impassioned defense the western part of and Training Committee for 10 years. the Red Cross and the United Way. Prior the I.O. staff, President Hill stated: “Jerry and broadcasting local unions. With an of working people, O’Connor is the Chicago area, on While at the local, O’Connor also held to beginning his IBEW career, O’Connor and I have been working partners for ongoing dedication to education, he also recognized as an excellent public March 15, 1959. He went on to serve Local numerous labor-wide posts. He served as served a two-year stint in the U.S. Army, over four years, and my sadness is that I taught courses in construction organizing speaker. Over the years he has inspired 701 as business manager/financial secre- president of the DuPage County Federa- from 1953-1955. He is a member of the will miss him and my happiness is know- and leadership training. He also served countless IBEW members to carry for- tary from 1978-87. Early in his IBEW tion of Labor, AFL-CIO. He was president Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also rode in ing that he will now be able to kick back for a brief period in the Construction ward the proud IBEW tradition in the career, O’Connor was a journeyman inside of the DuPage County Building Trades the rodeo circuit for four years, riding and enjoy life.” Department at the International Office. fight for justice. Known for his bright wireman, foreman and general foreman. Council, AFL-CIO, and served on Prevail- broncos (bareback and saddle) and bulls. As Jerry O’Connor concludes an hon- Born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 5, sense of humor and ready smile, there’s He was the local’s assistant business man- ing Wage and Code Enforcement commit- Brother O’Connor resides in Arlington, orable IBEW career of distinguished, ded- 1934, O’Connor is often described as a nothing O’Connor wouldn’t do to help ager from 1965-1978 and served on major tees. O’Connor consistently has promoted Virginia. He has two daughters, Deborah icated service, the entire Brotherhood true son of America’s Midwest heartland. out a union brother or sister. local union committees. He was an training and education. Shultz and Dianne LeBreux, five grand- owes him a debt of gratitude and extends He is admired for his steady, down-to- O’Connor began his IBEW career as an apprentice instructor for the DuPage Devoted to community service, children, and three great-grandchildren. every good wish for a happy and healthy earth leadership style. Consistent in his apprentice with Local 701, Lisle, Illinois, in County IBEW/NECA Joint Apprenticeship O’Connor’s activities included work with Announcing O’Connor’s retirement to retirement. 1

THE O’CONNOR RECORD An excellent example of Project Millennium’s success is the implementation of the new IBEW/NECA Electronic Reciprocal new IBEW headquarters building in Washington, D.C. Transfer System (ERTS). Noted for his principled leadership and sound vision for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The ERTS debuted in the spring of 2002 and has been a major future, Jerry O’Connor served the Brotherhood with distinc- National Electrical Annuity Plan also reached a new high of IBEW-COPE benefit to traveling members. The automated reciprocity sys- tion as International Secretary-Treasurer. $1.7 billion in 2005. As Secretary-Treasurer of the IBEW’s Committee on Political tem is designed to facilitate transfer of pension and health and O’Connor’s prudent stewardship as a trustee helped carry Under O’Connor’s stewardship, the $1.5 billion IBEW Pen- Education (IBEW-COPE), O’Connor worked tirelessly to advance welfare payments for IBEW members traveling outside their forward the IBEW’s pension funds during a tough economic sion Benefit Fund (PBF) known as the “A-Member Pension the interests of working people in the political arena. During home area to work in another local’s jurisdiction. ERTS is now climate. He managed the IBEW treasury with dedication and Plan” was restructured through consolidation and diversifica- O’Connor’s stewardship, IBEW-COPE political fund-raising grew fully operational for all IBEW construction locals in the United advanced numerous innovative initiatives beneficial to the tion of fund assets to maximize returns for IBEW members. from $5.1 million per year to $9.1 million per year. States and Canada. membership. O’Connor authorized creation of a PBF “Master Trust” to pool Multi-Regional Health and Welfare Plan Continuing work begun by President Hill when he was fund assets to get a better rate of return on investments. Sav-RX Prescription Drug Plan O’Connor guided the ongoing development of a multi- International Secretary-Treasurer (1997-2001), O’Connor At the direction of Secretary-Treasurer O’Connor, the IBEW regional IBEW Health and Welfare Plan designed for the benefit worked with fellow trustees to restructure IBEW pension Project Millennium/NEBF began researching the feasibility of a national prescription drug of IBEW members. In its current stage of development, the pro- funds to meet the challenges of the 21st century. He guided The IBEW/NECA Project Millennium real estate initiative con- program for IBEW members in the fall of 2002. ject initially will involve several districts under one Health and fund investments through the “perfect storm” of a collapsing ceived by President Hill was brought to fruition by Secretary- The groundbreaking Electrical Industry Sav-Rx Plan was Welfare Plan and will soon be ready for implementation. Work stock market, record low-interest rates, and the 9/11 attacks. Treasurer O’Connor and continues to make important strides. launched in early 2003 to offer members relief from the high continues on this project with a view toward possible future Despite these setbacks, the joint labor-management The NEBF has provided funding for dozens of top-quality real cost of prescription drugs. Available to all IBEW locals and implementation of a national Health and Welfare Plan. National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) recently exceeded $10 estate projects across the nation, generating good pension members in the United States, the Sav-Rx Plan is one of the billion in assets for the first time. The NEBF is a multiemployer investment returns and thus far creating over 7 million man- ERTS Reciprocity System first such programs to be offered on a nationwide basis for pension fund jointly administered by the IBEW and the hours of employment for union workers. Other major advances during O’Connor’s tenure include full labor unions. 1

10 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 11 Fifth District Vice President Melvin W. Horton Retires Changes in IBEW Leadership A long and distin- contract negotiations, pre- has emphasized the importance of train- guished career of service senting grievances in arbi- ing and course development for IBEW comes to a close with the tration and teaching various officers and members. Under Brother VP Jon F. Walters Named Secretary-Treasurer March 1, 2005, retirement of local union training pro- Horton’s leadership, the Fifth District has Fifth District Vice President grams. In 1992, Brother pioneered the development of numerous International President Edwin D. Hill finished his apprenticeship. Four years State Electrical Board, the state AFL-CIO Mel Horton. He will be Horton returned to the I.O. training courses on subjects as varied as appointed, and the International Execu- later, he was elected president. He served Executive Board and the Rocky Mountain missed as a lively, inspiring as Director of Manufactur- public speaking to advanced brief writing tive Council confirmed, Eighth District as business manager of that local from Apprenticeship Conference Steering Com- orator and a pioneer in the ing Organizing. He helped for labor arbitration. Another legacy of Vice President Jon Walters as IBEW Inter- 1977 to 1982. He was elected Eighth Dis- mittee. He also served on the board of use of innovative member implement the Membership Horton’s is the new local chartered in San national Secretary-Treasurer, trict Vice President at the 32nd Energy for Idaho, a coalition of business, training. “It has been a very Education and Mobilization Juan, Puerto Rico, the result of years of effective March 1, 2005, to fill Convention in 1982. labor and individuals who direct policy exciting, rewarding career,” for Organizing (MEMO) tenacious effort. the unexpired term of Jerry J. Through the years, he has for the state’s energy needs. In 1972 he said Brother Horton, who program and developed Horton attended Louisiana State Uni- O’Connor. Brother Walters been a member of the Idaho was designated Outstanding Young Man had held that position since Fifth District Vice President and taught organizer train- versity and the George Meany Center for comes to Washington after 22 of America for his activism in local and 1994. Melvin W. Horton ing courses. Labor Studies and the School for Workers President Hill (r) congratulates years as Eighth District Vice newly appointed International state politics and his role as a labor After serving four years in the U. S. Air Brother Horton was appointed Fifth at the University of Wisconsin. He is a President, where he has rep- Secretary-Treasurer leader. Force, Horton was initiated into Local District Vice President by then-IBEW Presi- long-time member of the A. Philip Ran- resented IBEW members in Walters. Committed to fostering labor-manage- 2188, Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1966. He dent John J. Barry and was unanimously dolph Institute, a national organization of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, ment cooperation, Walters was co-chair- served his local in numerous positions elected at the IBEW 35th International black trade unionists working toward Utah and Wyoming. During man of the IBEW-NECA Council on including steward, industrial engineering Convention in 1996 and again at the 36th racial equality and economic justice. his tenure, he has played a Industrial Relations for 22 years. He also committee chairman, executive board in 2001, where New Orleans Local 130 Horton said he will stay in Birming- key role in developing high standards for represented the IBEW and labor in gen- member and vice president. Business Manager Robert Hammond said ham Alabama, where he plans to con- members and promoting the IBEW. eral on several statewide committees In 1972, Horton was appointed to the in his nominating speech: “What Mel’s tinue working as a training consultant, “I’m looking forward to the chal- including those involving utilities, pen- International staff as an organizer in about is making things happen—positive, developing and teaching labor education lenge,” Walters said. “My goal is to make sions and investment and energy. He Washington, D.C., where he directed or progressive, proactive things. Mel’s about and training programs. He also plans to it better for the members.” served as a tireless and capable IBEW assisted on numerous organizing cam- organizing the unorganized and union become a motivational speaker. Walters was initiated into IBEW Local liaison to the 2002 Olympic Winter paigns, resulting in more than 15,000 new building. Mel’s about shared visions and The IBEW members, staff and Interna- 449 in Pocatello, Idaho, in 1960. A jour- Games in Salt Lake City. members being organized into the IBEW. designing strategies to accomplish our tional Officers thank Brother Horton for neyman wireman, he was elected to the Walters was also instrumental in draft- Horton returned to the Fifth District five missions.” his service and wish him and his wife, Local 449 executive board a year after he (Continued on page 17) years later. His responsibilities included Throughout his IBEW career, Horton Leslie, a long and fulfilling retirement. 1 Ted C. Jensen Appointed Eighth District International Vice President John Schantzen Appointed Fifth District International Vice President President Hill appointed Ted Jensen Jensen says, “I hope to engage the rank Bill Orgill under Vice President Walters’ President Hill has appointed John He has served as president of the Florida Brevard Community College. He and his International Vice President for the Eighth and file membership in moving the leadership. Jensen describes the program Schantzen International Vice President for Electrical Workers Association and as a wife, Sandra, married 38 years, have two District, effective March 1, 2005. A power- Brotherhood forward.” as an “overview and analysis of the elec- the Fifth District, effective March 1, 2005. member of the executive board of the daughters and two grandchildren. ful advocate of training and of programs Jensen, 56, was initiated into Local 449 trical industry, a tool to understand and Brother Schantzen was initiated into Florida AFL-CIO, also representing the Mel Horton, retiring Fifth District Vice to retain IBEW market share, Brother in Pocatello, Idaho, in 1970. After complet- respond to employer costs and market Cocoa, Florida, Local 1908 at Florida Brotherhood on a committee fighting for President, says, “I’m confident John will ing his inside wireman apprenticeship, he trends.” The program is taught on a regu- Power and Light in 1973. He immediately right-to-know legislation covering workers do an outstanding job. I’m leaving the President Hill (r) congratulates newly appointed Vice President Jensen. served on the local’s executive board and lar basis throughout the industry. became active in the local and was elected who handle toxic substances. Fifth District in good hands.” 1 was later elected recording secretary and In late August, 2004, Jensen and Orgill president and business manager in 1976, “My experience in Florida over the past President president. A member of the JATC and the delivered presentations on the Industry serving until 1987. several years underscores my confidence Hill (r) con- negotiations committee, Jensen success- Awareness Program and the IBEW Code In 1993, Schantzen, a power plant in the importance of the IBEW’s new gratulates fully ran for business manager in 1989, of Excellence at the Inside and Outside maintenance foreman, was elected as busi- strategic organizing campaign in the state,” newly serving until 1994 when he was appointed Construction Business Managers Meeting ness manager of System Council U-4, con- he says. “We must recover market share appointed Vice President an International Representative. at Pheasant Run in St. Charles, Illinois. sisting of 11 locals representing workers at and organize in every branch.” Schantzen Schantzen. Jensen, a native of Blackfoot, Idaho, “I want to put on more training classes Florida Power and Light. Working with is excited to be joining President Edwin has served as chairman of the Idaho and bring the relevance of IBEW mem- two full-time assistants, he was responsible Hill in Puerto Rico in March for the instal- JATT, co-chairman of the Site Stabilization bership to the rank and file—to increase for a full range of services to the utility’s lation of officers in the newest IBEW local. Executive Board and secretary of the attendance at union meetings—and membership from organizing to grievances He says: “We’re looking forward to good Idaho Building and Trades. engage the members.” and arbitration. things in Puerto Rico.” Prominent among Jensen’s achieve- Jensen has represented members in Appointed International Representative A native of South Milwaukee, Wiscon- ments as International Representative is diverse jurisdictions from railroads to in 1999, Schantzen was assigned to servic- sin, Schantzen served in the U.S. Air the Industry Awareness Program that he construction, including utility workers in ing and organizing in the industrial sector Force at Vandenberg Air Force Base in developed with NECA field representative (Continued on page 17) covering North Florida and South Georgia. California from 1963 to 1967. He attended

12 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 13 Welders manipulate 6,000 tons of steel work for Canal Marine, an electrical plate, using “The Clyde,” a traveling jib mechanical contractor located in St. Ontario’s Maritime Makeovers crane with a vertical lift of 130 feet and a Catharine’s between Lake Ontario and maximum lift capacity of 120 tons. They Lake Erie, approximately 10 minutes from fabricate a new 78-foot-wide fore body Niagara Falls. Canal, a long-time union for the vessel, owned by Canada employer, has designed and installed the Steamship Lines Inc., which, upon com- electrical systems for many self-unloading pletion, will carry approximately 30,000 ships, including recent projects for Nor- tons of free flowing cargo. wegian and Korean shipping firms. The new machinery that will handle Local 303 members wire the new bulk cargo needs power. Machine opera- unloading system—a single conveyor tors need light. belt, driven by two 400-horsepower Enter the IBEW. Members of Local 303 (Continued on next page)

Cometto, a mobil transporter capable of carrying a payload of 150 tons, removes tunnel section from paint tent.

“Hull No. 80” in dry-dock for refurbishment. Hull No. 80 is shadowed by “Hull No. 77,” refurbished in 1999 by an IBEW Local 303 crew working for union contractor Canal Marine.

She was a ship with no name. Launched on the Great Lakes in part of the St. Lawrence Seaway system, the Port Weller Dry Docks has long 1977, the 736-foot-long cargo vessel was christened the “Jean offered inland and ocean-going vessel Parisien,” but had become known simply as “Hull No. 80,” the owners the facilities to build, convert, next patient in line for a maritime makeover at Port Weller Dry refit or repair their ships. On blocks or afloat, the ships benefit from the skills of Docks in St. Catharine’s, Ontario. the area’s highly unionized trades. Members of IBEW Local 303 are Members of Boilermakers Local 680 Local 303 member critical players on the makeover survey Hull No. 80’s cargo hold, no Graeme Adams team. Pete Riganelli, a local member longer seaworthy after years of relentless installs a lighting junction in tunnel and general foreman, says, “The battering between pounding waves and of Hull No. 80. members get much satisfaction the shifting, mountainous stores of salt, and pride knowing that we, as coal, iron ore and stone it carried. They a local, contribute to such a examine the corroded cranes and con- complex and interesting veyors, finished after years of dutifully project as the refurbish- unloading their bounty at ports like ment of a Great Lakes Duluth, Montana, Ashtabula, Ohio, and vessel.” Port Cartier, Quebec. Strategically located They cut the 600-foot hold section Local 303 members at the Keel Laying on the Welland Canal away from the aft end that houses the Ceremony for Hull No. 80, (L-R): Marty at the western end of engine room and accommodations, piling DeMoel, Walter Marzec, Larry White, Pete Lake Ontario, along up tons of scrap that will be sold. Riganelli, Graeme Adams, Chris Tirpko, Greg Luchyshyn and Gregg Neamtz.

14 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 15 directs unloading; one maintains ballast. Summary Annual Report for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Pension Benefit Fund Ship refurbishing is dangerous work. Local 303 members (L-R) This is a summary of the annual report for the International Financial information and information on payments to The trades, which supply approximately 2. Graeme Adams and Brotherhood of Electrical Worker’s Pension Benefit Fund, service providers; Marty DeMoel load 240 members for nine months on the (Employer Identification No. 52-0951104, Plan No. 001) for the ladder tray into tunnel project, bargained for safety representa- 3. Assets held for investment; period July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004. The annual report has unit at pre-outfit state. tives on each shift and a full time nurse. 4. Insurance information including sales commissions paid been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, They address problems immediately. by insurance carriers; and as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Serious accidents are rare. 5. Information regarding any common or collective trust, Act of 1974 (ERISA). Riganelli has worked on about four pooled separate accounts, master trusts or 103-12 investment ship-refurbishing projects that take entities in which the plan participates. Basic Financial Statement approximately one year to complete. Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust (benefits are To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part He’s been there with his crews of 15 to provided in whole from trust funds). Plan expenses were thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator 25—at peak staffing—in the arctic-like $103,981,086. These expenses included $10,651,708 in adminis- Jon F. Walters winters, when the hull acts as a wind trative expenses and $93,329,378 in benefits paid to participants International Secretary-Treasurer tunnel, and in the muggy summers. It’s and beneficiaries. A total of 429,085 persons were participants 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001 all worth it, he says, when members see in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, 26-0015678 (Employer Identification Number) one of the updated vessels travel although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to (202) 728-6200 through the Welland Canal, in its own receive benefits. The charge to cover copying costs will be $0.25 per page. working environment. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the You also have the right to receive from the plan administra- Pride and tradition are inseparable in plan, was $1,535,343,546 as of June 30, 2004, compared to tor, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and the world’s shipyards. On December 8, $1,391,196,454 as of July 1, 2003. During the plan year the plan liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of 2004, the trades at Port Weller Dry experienced an increase in its net assets of $144,147,092. This income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or Docks were out in force at a keel-laying increase includes unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the ceremony for Hull No. 80. value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying Celebrations surrounding the laying the plan’s assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to of the keel originated centuries ago at the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for when ships were made of wood. Place- the year. The plan had total income of $248,128,178, including the copying of these portions of the report because these por- ment of the keel, the long timber form- employee contributions of $44,332,685, gains of $73,417,909 from tions are furnished without charge. ing the “backbone” of a vessel, was the the sale of assets and earnings from investments of $127,246,274. You also have the legally protected right to examine the first step in its construction. Today, con- The plan has contracts with Cigna—America Fund, and Ullico annual report at the main office of the plan: struction materials, techniques and Separate Account P which allocate funds toward individual poli- I.B.E.W.—Pension Benefit Fund equipment have changed, but keel-lay- cies. 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20001 ing ceremonies carry on to rejoice in and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to workmanship and team effort. Your Rights to Additional Information obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon pay- On December 8, as “The Clyde” You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual ment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be installed the first of several steel units of report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below addressed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Hull No. 80’s keel, presidents of the are included in that report: Security Administration, Public Disclosure Room, 200 Constitu- shipbuilding and dry dock companies An accountant’s report; tion Avenue, NW, Suite N-1513, Washington, D.C. 20210. 1 placed a silver dollar under the unit. It 1. was the first of two ceremonies that will lead to a new name for the refurbished Local 303 member Chris Tirpko installs Local 303 member Greg Luchyshyn pre- and membership of the Brotherhood. cable tray in tunnel of Hull No. 80. pares to drill bulkhead for cable gland. freighter. Walters Named Jensen Appointed He said he was humbled to step In June, when Hull No. 80’s construc- (Continued from page 12) (Continued from page 12) help pilots safely dock the ship. Journey- tion is complete, and the dry dock is into the position filled by so many Maritime Makeovers men install programmable logic con- flooded, the vessel will be pulled out by ing the “Code of Excellence,” which respected leaders. “I look forward to Utah. He has served as a representative (Continued from page 15) trollers to guide the sensors that will tugboats and docked at a tie-up wall for developed a set of core standards for carrying on a tradition that has been on the Department of Energy’s tripartite report on belt weight and ballast tank christening. The silver dollar will be IBEW members and employers. The left by Jerry O’Connor, President Hill, and safety committees. motors that will offload cargo at a rate of levels. Members hook up 48 hydraulic removed and given to the person who code was developed after the IBEW’s Jack Moore and others. They left some After graduating from Snake River approximately 4,000 to 4,400 tons per solenoids (electromagnets) to control the breaks the ceremonial bottle of cham- Eighth District nearly lost a major big shoes to fill.” High School, Jensen attended Utah State hour, depending upon the type of pay- position of the gates that will hold back pagne on the bow, revealing the new employer, Micron. Walters said he is Walters’s other pursuits include University and Idaho State University. load. Canal’s crews supply power to the and release the surges of future stowage. name. A minister will bless the ship anxious to get to work on a new initia- hunting, fishing, skiing and horses. He Married to his wife, Patt, for 36 gleaming cranes, winches and booms. Over 140 fluorescent fixtures are before it sails on its maiden voyage. tive to address the high cost of health and his wife, Theresa, have three chil- years, Jensen has four children, aged 17 Wiremen pull nine runs of 750 mcm installed. Four closed circuit television Pete Riganelli and his crew will be care for members as well as dren and three grandchildren. IBEW to 32. He enjoys water sports, snow (1,000 circular mils. in diameter) single- cameras are mounted high for crews to there, proud to carry on a tradition of fulfill the other obligations of the office, wishes Brother Walters much success skiing, golf, motorcycles, diving and conductor cable, totaling 7,400-feet, to monitor the unloading process, which is IBEW craftsmanship, and ready for their which include overseeing the finances in his new position. 1 travel. 1 feed the bow thruster motor that will controlled by two main computers. One next makeover patient. 1

16 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 17 As Earlier Nightmare Fades, is Bad Idea Electricity Dereg ulation’05 Making a Comeback?

After the 2001 meltdown that sparked soaring prices and now were chiefly concerned with the of the Department of Energy blackout California Dreamin’ Massachusetts bottom line. Accountants and corporate report, however, continue to worship at The deeply flawed deregulation law Market-based rates hit Massachusetts rolling blackouts, exposing California’s electricity deregulation manipulators replaced longtime industry the altar of market forces. One only need in California required utilities to sell their residents on March 1 and prices for most professionals heading utilities. Competi- look as far as California to have doubts plan as a gargantuan folly, state legislators temporarily disabled generation plants, then buy electricity customers are expected to increase by tion resulted in cost cutting. Worker train- about the ability of government and back from merchant generators at more than 7 percent. The state’s 1998 the law. Last fall, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger ing programs and maintenance budgets industry to set up and run an open and astoundingly high prices. California’s deregulation law mandates that rates be were slashed. The industry has lost transparent market for electricity.” had a chance to stop electricity deregulation once and for all market manipulations by the likes of set every six months based on the mar- 150,000 jobs since deregulation. Even a libertarian Washington think by signing a bill passed by the state legislature that revoked the Enron and others are a well-documented ket price of electricity. Before March 1, “The objective was no longer serving tank believes that deregulation has been failure that cost residents $70 billion. But customers could opt for regulated rates. market-based approach. The bill had the strong backing of the the customer, but making money,” said botched. In a policy analysis by the four years later, Gov. Schwarzenegger is Jack Casazza, a lineman and former utility Washington, D.C.-based Cato Institute IBEW and many utility industry stakeholders. debuting a new variation on the old Ohio industry executive now heading Power titled “Rethinking Electricity Restructur- theme. His business-supported plan calls Instead, he vetoed the power plants from state Engineers Supporting Truth (PEST), a ing,” the authors recommend “total aban- Many states that instituted utility (This is the first for a free-market, partially deregulated legislation, paving the way commissions. Customers group of 200 industry professionals donment” of restructuring in its current deregulation in the late 1990s placed in a two-part series approach they say would spur private for his own “hybrid” dereg- received the power they formed after the 2003 blackout. “That was form but a truer embrace of markets. Fail- artificial caps on consumer prices to on deregulation. investment, lower prices and increase ulation plan that has needed and companies the real harm done by deregulation.” ing that, they offer a second-best alterna- allow competition to develop. The the- supplies. Critics are skeptical of Californians suffering flash- In April, we will made a profit. Casazza’s group and the IBEW main- tive for “those states that have already ory held that eventually competition Schwarzenegger’s proposal to eliminate backs from four years ago investigate the The Energy Policy Act tain that deregulation was the ultimate embraced restructuring to return to an would drive down electricity prices. But a rate cap that shields about 60 percent and observers wondering if utility industry’s of 1992 broke up the com- culprit responsible for the August 2003 updated version of the old, vertically inte- not enough merchant power producers of the state’s smallest residential cus- it’s a signal of the national worker shortage.) fortable balance, allowing blackout that shut down the grid in eight grated, regulated status quo.” The analy- have emerged for meaningful competi- tomers from the price hikes. reemergence of electricity power producers to gener- Northeastern states and part of Canada. sis is telling as much for its conclusions tion. Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania are California IBEW members, unified deregulation. ate electricity and sell it to transmission In January, PEST published an in-depth as its source. The Cato Institute champi- among the states viewing the lifting of under a 10-year-old group called the California’s flirtation with a new form companies. Electricity deregulation explanation for the blackout titled “Black- ons limited government and free markets, retail prices with trepidation. California Coalition of Utility Employees of deregulation comes at the same time appealed the most to the Northeast and outs and Blunders: The Failure of Electric two ideals utility deregulation’s propo- Consumer advocates in Ohio are (CCUE), are watching closely. “We’ve an influential conservative organization California, where electricity prices were Power Policies in the United States” that nents touted as beneficial both to con- protesting rate stabilization plans, which already been there. It’s appalling they denounces it, and industry groups—once high. Industry and government officials spreads the blame throughout the indus- sumers and electricity providers. they maintain are too high and include would even go down that path again restructuring’s largest backers—challenge in such high-cost states found in the the- try, from the government that has abdi- A group of large industrial users in surcharges to allow utilities to repay old after what happened a few years ago,” it on the federal level. Many states are ory of electricity deregulation an alterna- cated its responsibilities to the energy Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and debts. Ohio Power, a utility owned by said Diamond Bar Local 47 Business grappling with deregulation’s legacy: tive that offered competition, and thus users, to the industry itself. The report West Virginia have banded together to American Electric Power, is seeking a 28 Manager Patrick Lavin, an International higher prices, less reliability and the pos- the possibility of lower prices. It never also includes a list of recommendations challenge the Federal Energy and Regula- percent increase in its generation rates. Executive Council member. “They damn sibility of another blackout like the one worked. to improve the reliability of the system. tory Commission for deeming the elec- Last November, the state Public Utilities near bankrupted the state.” that struck the Northeast in 2003. The national legislation allowing for PEST maintains the government tricity prices deregulated providers charge Commission approved a 2006 increase Since the governor has twice vetoed “Apparently we still haven’t learned deregulation threw the system, so-called investigation covered up the real reason the users “just and reasonable.” And that will hike residential rates for Cincin- legislation that would outlaw deregula- the costly lessons of a market-based vertical integration, on its head. Electricity for the blackout and warns that the sys- another complaint against FERC, the nati Gas and Electric customers 20 per- tion, CCUE and others have mounted approach to delivering electricity,” said providers, sometimes hundreds of miles tem will face more outages if the indus- agency that oversees the industry, calls cent. “The utilities are asking for an effort to take the issue to the peo- IBEW International President Edwin D. away from users, compete in the market try does not confront the challenges that into question FERC’s longtime insistence mammoth increases and three years ple, in true California fashion—as a bal- Hill. “Garbage in new and improved to sell power. With a national law in a market-based approach created: a that market rates are just and reasonable. from now, we’ll be no better off,” Ohio lot initiative. “We are gearing up for a packaging is still garbage.” place, each state went about crafting its shortage of qualified utility workers, “California proved to us that unregu- Consumers’ Counsel Jane Migden- big fight coming up here,” Lavin said. own deregulation laws. In California, util- maintenance budgets set dangerously lated market rates are not just and rea- Ostrander told The Wall Street Journal. “He may be the most popular governor Deregulation’s Toll ities were forced to sell their generation low and a government-sanctioned envi- sonable because electricity providers Toledo Local 245 Business Manager we have ever had but he won’t be very on Utility Industry plants. Other states, particularly Southern ronment that values profit-taking over manipulated the market,” said IBEW Larry Tscherne said deregulation has long if he continues to pursue deregu- Before utility deregulation came along states where electricity was fairly cheap, service. The cost to consumers, Casazza Utility Department Director Jim Hunter. been a much better deal for companies lation.” in the early 1990s, electricity was a solid, resisted deregulation altogether. estimates, is $30 billion a year. “Everyone including the utilities is now than for consumers. “It’s been real benefi- steady industry. Regional utilities, which Deregulation offered more opportuni- “Our electric system is not that of a realizing that deregulation is a failure cial to utility companies all the way generally owned generation plants, were ties for profit taking and market manipu- Third World country, but it could become and that independent power providers— Maryland across, especially in terms of stranded responsible for transmission and distribu- lation than it did for lower prices for so if market enhancement and market who only exist because of deregula- One of Maryland’s top utilities, costs,” Tscherne said of the capital costs tion to customers. Utilities petitioned for consumers. Utilities whose priority had structure remain the dominant driving tion—are the only ones who say we Pepco, has asked state regulators to utilities transitioning to deregulation are rate increases and permission to build once been to provide reliable service force,” the PEST report says. “The authors should move forward with it.” allow it to increase rates 21 percent. (Continued on page 25)

18 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 19 The work picture here has Local 97 will negotiate four other We continue to have moderate The library/museum complex slowed dramatically, as is typical for contracts this year: service employ- unemployment in all sectors, Inside, includes state-of-the-art holographic this time of year. ees in late January, St. Lawrence Residential and VDV, but we antici- theatres, which will feature presen- LOCALLINES A reminder to members: IBEW Gas in May, Town of Worcester and pate getting most of our members tations with human/holograph inter- COPE is the political action arm of Entergy Nuclear in December. back to work, with some spotty action. The “Journeys” area leads the union. It allows us to help pro- JOHN SATUNAS, P.S. work for Book II. visitors through Lincoln’s life labor candidates get elected and Both our Residential and Inside chronologically and includes repli- allows us to take appropriate action Graduates Recognized agreements are open this year. We cas of the president’s birthplace, the on issues of concern to our organi- L.U. 153 (em,i,rtb,rts,se,spa&st), expect to have the usual battle on White House and Ford’s Theater. zation. Our goal would be to see a SOUTH BEND, IN—Congratulations our hands to receive the wage and The library and museum have donation of $5 per member in 2005. to our 45 graduating apprentices benefit package our members so also created the need for a visitor’s Demand for Linemen Happy New Year! from 2004. Their long, hard work is justly deserve. center and a parking ramp, both of ATTENTION PRESS L.U. 47 (lctt,mo,u,o&uow), DIA- JON RICE, R.S./P.S. now paying off. A special congratu- BILLY HARRELSON, B.M. which are being built nearby. SECRETARIES: MOND BAR, CA—Effective Jan. 1, (as) Alarm and Signal lations to apprentice-of-the-year The entire Lincoln complex is a The Journal has an e-mail 2005, our members at Southern Cal- Solidarity Rally Steve Egyed, who was voted so by remarkable thing to see, and we (ars) Atomic Research address dedicated exclusively to ifornia Edison received a 3.5 per- Service L.U. 97 (u), SYRACUSE, NY— his peers. Steve not only performed hope you will keep Springfield in receiving “Local Lines” articles cent wage increase. Lineman-related Condolences to the family of Ed well in the classroom but also mind as a destination when you (bo) Bridge Operators from press secretaries. If you wish classifications received an additional Jasper, who passed away Oct. 31, showed great character in his lead- plan your summer vacation. (cs) Cable Splicers to submit your articles via e-mail, 3 percent equity adjustment, bring- 2004. A few of us worked with Ed ership and solidarity. Dana RICK SHEREDA, P.S. (catv) Cable Television please forward them directly to ing the lineman’s rate to $37.40/hr. when he was our Third District Carothers received the academic This will The demand for linemen remains (c) Communications [email protected]. International Representative. He will achievement award, presented for Contract Negotiations help expedite the production high in Southern California and (cr) Cranemen be sorely missed. scholastic excellence throughout the L.U. 257 (em,i,rtb,rts,spa&t), JEF- process. As always, inquiries of many of our signatory agencies are Local 97 and Niagara Mohawk, a apprenticeship. FERSON CITY, MO—As this is (ees) Electrical Equipment a general nature or letters to looking to IBEW members to fill Service National Grid company, reached a Congratulations also to three jour- being written we are in contract the editor should still be sent vacancies. Check our Web site at new labor agreement last October. neymen who received their associate negotiations. It is tough to negotiate to for a list of the (ei) Electrical Inspection [email protected]. www.ibew47.org The initial agreement was voted on degrees: Gerald Britt, Ed Taff, and in times like these when work is available positions. (em) Electrical and rejected by our members and a William Weaver. Way to go, guys! slow. We wish our negotiating com- The work picture for our Outside Manufacturing Retired IBEW Local 11 member strike seemed imminent. The mem- MIKE TAFF, P.S. mittee the best and look forward to Line Construction unit remains (es) Electric Signs Union Generosity Arch Macnair, who passed away in bers unanimously ratified the a mutually beneficial agreement L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i, November 2004, was Local 11 del- strong. The current Construction (et) Electronic Technicians amended contract with the second with our contractors. mt,rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, egate to the Los Angeles County agreement remains in place until Tremendous Volunteers Local 193 journeyman wireman vote. L.U. 159 (i), MADISON, WI—The We have approximately 100 (fm) Fixture Manufacturing MO—On Christmas morning numer- Federation of Labor. Brother May 31, 2006, and we are looking Dave Sekardi at work on a fire A Solidarity Rally was held in officers and members of Local 159 members on Book I, but we are (govt) Government ous Local 1 members, along with Macnair was acclaimed for his forward to negotiating that agree- alarm panel at the Abraham Syracuse, NY, Oct. 15 with over extend sincere wishes for a happy hopeful that we may get more work members of several unions in the commitment to the union cause. ment when it expires. We have Lincoln Presidential Library and (i) Inside 2,500 in attendance. IBEW members and healthy new year to all our with good weather this spring. metropolitan area, rallied to show He was politically active as both a added six new representatives to Museum complex in downtown (it) Instrument and their families, joined by digni- brothers and sisters and their fami- Congratulations to Gary Fischer support for striking nurses at St. union member and a citizen. meet the needs of this unit. Springfield, IL. Technicians taries from across the state, marched lies. We hope this will be a better on his retirement. We all wish him John’s Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. California Gov. Arnold Schwar- (lctt) Line Clearance Tree from our union headquarters to the year of work for the IBEW. the best. Several hundred construction trades the passing of retired Bro. Arch zenegger laid out an aggressive pro- Volunteers Worked Hard Trimming Niagara Mohawk Building. Speakers Local 159 had a tremendous TRAVIS HART, P.S members were present to walk the Macnair, age 83. Bro. Macnair was gram in his State of the State L.U. 191 (c,i,mo,rts&st), EVERETT, included Local 97 Bus. Mgr./Pres. number of volunteers who worked (mt) Maintenance picket line. Our members braved truly a class act. address. Among his proposals is a WA—Local 191 would like to thank Dave Falletta and IBEW Third Dis- extremely hard in the 2004 presiden- (mo) Maintenance and 20-degree temperatures as they Arch was an active union and plan to privatize the pensions for all our members who worked so trict Int. Rep. Richard M. Redmond. tial campaign. Despite the fact the Operation unselfishly volunteered on Christmas community organizer—always dedi- public sector employees. Despite the hard during the holiday season to Thanks to our negotiating team. results were not what we had hoped (mow) Manufacturing Office Day so the picketing nurses could cated to the union philosophy. He complete failure of utility deregula- help those less fortunate than our- Also thanks to Ron Gosson and Ken for, it is very encouraging to see that Workers celebrate Christmas with their fami- was a Local 11 Retirees Club board tion just a few years ago, he wants selves. In addition, extra congratula- member, an officer at the L.A. County Oswald, our Rally Committee chair- level of involvement from our mem- tions to Bro. Mike McGhee and his (mar) Marine lies. Our members are commended to re-introduce deregulation. men, and to Steve Delaney for his bers and their families. It was also a for their kindness and their commit- Federation of Labor, and Local 11 We are sad to report the passing wife, Shanee, for all their work on (mps) Motion Picture Studios invaluable assistance. Thanks to all modest victory in the fact that we ment to the labor movement. To all delegate to the CFL. After retirement, of Bros. Eddie Quintana and Jim our fourth annual children’s Christ- (nst) Nuclear Service who attended the rally and to all vol- were one of the “blue states.” Our who sacrificed their time (and toes!), Arch continued active participation at Taylor. mas party. Here’s hoping the new Technician unteers who helped with logistics. efforts must and will continue. thank you for representing Local 1 union meetings. His commitment to Live Safe, Live Well, Work Union! year will see plenty of prosperity for (o) Outside with this truly generous gesture. philanthropic causes was legendary. STAN STOSEL, P.S. those in our own local, and for our (p) Powerhouse Please remember that our fight is We note his support of IBEW’s Elec- brothers and sisters throughout the (pet) Professional, an ongoing process and that pro- tric Women, his membership in the COPE Goal for 2005 IBEW Engineers and grams such as the Relief Committee Long Beach Gray Panthers, and his L.U. 73 (c,em&i), SPOKANE, MARCUS ABARCUS, P.S. Technicians and the Voluntary Fund always need annual role as “Santa” for underprivi- WA—Local 73 is saddened to (ptc) Professional, Techni- financial support. Such programs leged children. Nancy Oshima, L.A. announce the passing of Bro. Ed Lincoln Library/Museum At Local 265’s annual Christmas cal and Clerical assist labor-friendly candidates and CFL director, said: “Arch was a major Sulpizio. He succumbed from a L.U. 193 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), party the children received a gift presence at the Federation. …Arch long battle with heart disease and (rr) Railroad also provide support to our members SPRINGFIELD, IL—This spring will from Santa. during hard times, such as unem- supported all our causes. He diabetes. Ed was active in the bring the official opening of the (rtb) Radio-Television walked picket lines with us, the Jus- Marine Corp League and partici- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Broadcasting ployment and sickness. Thanks to all Annual Holiday Party members who contribute. tice for Janitors strike in 2000 and pated in the “Toys for Tots” pro- and Museum in downtown Spring- L.U. 265 (i,mt,rts&spa), LINCOLN, (rtm) Radio-Television the UFCW grocery strike in 2003.” gram until days before his death. field. Local 193 is proud to be NE—Our local’s 2004 Christmas Manufacturing Please be advised of the following members’ deaths: Harold Nappier, Bro. Mcnair will be sorely missed. After completion of a bylaws involved with this project, which will party was a great success. Approxi- (rts) Radio-Television Local 11 congratulates Compli- review, it is felt necessary to imple- Local 97 Bus. display countless Lincoln documents mately 250 people, including nearly Service William Harris, Elizabeth Farrell, Robert Printz, George Riebold, Paul ance Officer/Rec. Sec. Kirk Brungard ment a dues increase. This increase Mgr./Pres. and artifacts and tell the story of the 150 children, attended the party (so) Service Occupations Ourth, Edward Baum, George on his appointment to the I.O. orga- is long overdue as our last one was Dave Falletta president’s life. held at the Fire Fighters Reception and IBEW (s) Shopmen McBride, Jennifer Newsome, Joseph nizing staff. We wish him well in this in 1982. The increase will be based Local 193 members from Mans- Hall on Dec. 12. Third District (se) Sign Erector Lamm, Jesse Hader, Robert Huerner, endeavor. on a percentage that will move our field Electric built the library, while The party featured dancers, raffles 2005 brings new challenges for members toward a more equitable Int. Rep. the museum was awarded to Egizii and a visit from Santa. Entertainment (spa) Sound and Public Paul Reichmuth, Robert Trail, Local 11. State electrician’s licensing Richard M. was provided by four Capital City Address Michael Mantia, Eugene Bocek, Ken- division of the day-to-day costs Electric. The IBEW electricians on goes into effect June 2005 and our associated with running the local. Redmond the job had the opportunity to call Cloggers’ dance groups. Each dance (st) Sound Technicians neth Popp and Robert Stewart Jr. spoke at a MATTHEW F. GOBER, P.S. contract concludes in July 2005. Our vote on the increase will be upon all their skills in many differ- group consisted of children and (t) Telephone Local 11 has made excellent gains in held Feb.19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at huge solidar- ent areas due to the massive teenagers ages 5-15, including some ity rally in (u) Utility market share and looks forward to the Steel Workers Hall. You can also amounts of high tech equipment dancers from the families of Local Tribute to Arch Macnair Syracuse, challenges ahead. vote at the Lewiston/Clarkston unit used in the project, and they rose to 265 members. The Capital City Clog- (uow) Utility Office Workers L.U. 11 (i,o,rts&spa), LOS ANGE- NY, on Oct. LES, CA—Local 11 acknowledges RUSTY ROTEN, P.S. meeting on Feb. 16. the challenge. gers did an excellent job. (ws) Warehouse and 16, 2004. Supply

20 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 21 Party raffle prizes were passes to Christmas party was a great success. Holiday Donation Drive food pantries. We are also closing in work in Delphi, and our local also Local 595 here in northwest Missouri appreci- the truly remarkable “Lincoln Lights” It was nice to see all the retirees L.U. 449 (catv,em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa on the $6,500 mark. This money will was able to put members from members at the ate their service and that of all the Christmas display at Mahoney Park together and reminiscing. It’s a great &u), POCATELLO, ID—The year be distributed back out to area food other locals to work. It is interesting Stockton Arena, men and women serving in the on 70th and Fremont Streets. way to show our appreciation for 2004 ended with our second annual pantries located in the districts where that these jobs appeared just before (L-R): Brian armed forces for our great country. Children of all ages happily gave all the dedication they put into the IBEW/NECA Christmas Donation our members live. With the economy the November election. Half the McDonald, Tony DAVID A. HALL, B.M. Santa their Christmas lists and IBEW. At the party, retirees were Drive. This venture involved four the way it is, local food pantries are crew I worked with at a fuel station Bertolucci, Mike received a gift from Local 265. It awarded their years-of-service pins. Saturdays, four cities (Rexburg, telling me the number of people col- did not have health insurance for Simmons and Local Lights New Sign should make each one of us feel Award recipients are: 55-year Idaho Falls, Blackfoot and lecting food has doubled. Some of themselves or their families, yet Larry Nelson. L.U. 725 (i,rts&spa), TERRE good about ourselves when we give members Floyd Deyo, Alwin Dud- Pocatello), nearly 40 volunteers, and our contributions went out to a few there are billions for bombs in Iraq. HAUTE, IN—We were pleased to to the families of our local union ley, Jack Haynes, Otto Hurst, Jack close to 400 miles. We collected of our members who have been off And meanwhile, there’s not enough light our new local union sign in brothers and sisters. On behalf of Kofahl, Martin Manke, Roy Pease, donations of blankets, food, toys, sick and nearly out of benefits. armor to protect our soldiers serv- December. Not only does it serve as Happy New Year! Further congratulations to the Local 265, we wish everyone a safe Lucine Perkins, George Ricks and coats and other slightly used and Thanks to all Local 459 members ing in Iraq. It seems that our leader- L.U. 595 (c,govt,i,o&st), DUBLIN, new wiremen who graduated from a beacon for IBEW members, but it and happy new year. Douglas Shafer; 50-year members new items for families in need. Our for generously helping the less for- ship in the White House has a CA—Local 595 members entered the apprentice program. Our new also may arouse curiosity among JOE DAVIS, P.S. Dayton Barney, Bryan Beavers, Local 449 Christmas party atten- tunate. crusade going like the kings of Eng- the new year with a generous IBEW journeypersons are: Walt Anderson, consumers and customers alike. James Corley, Marcel Gagnon, dance was good considering that KENNETH L. RICHARDS, land did. The Trade Center was a spirit of giving. Record numbers of Rick Daniels, Jim Malise, John The honorable governor and the Solidarity Key to Change James Godbey, Jerry Goolsby, Leslie our low employment has caused PRES./SR. B.R. tragic loss, but what of the 3,000 toys to Toys for Tots, food dona- Rimac, Matt Schillace, Salee Sellers, Legislature from Illinois recently L.U. 275 (catv,em&i), MUSKEGON, Gunter, Lyle Klose, Robert Sackst- many members to seek available homeless we lose every year? Are tions to the Alameda County food George Smith, Gretchen Bryan- acted to raise the state minimum MI—The work situation, as seems eder, Ronald Spiehler, Jerry Thomp- work with neighboring and distant 100th Anniversary their lives deemed as worthless as bank, and 28 units of blood were Slother and Jim Zdesar. Gretchen wage by $1. This is above the fed- to be the case everywhere, has son, Richard Tinney, Richard locals. Unfortunately our last wage Open House those of the people on the ground donated to the Red Cross in a one- also received the award for best eral minimum wage. This effort was remained slow. It is vital that we as Vanskike and Gene Wheeler; 45- increase gained in 2004 was eaten L.U. 465 (lctt&u), SAN DIEGO, in Iraq? We will never win by drop- day blood drive at the hall. Continu- class average. made possible in large part as a members remain energized in the year member Bruce Melloy; and 40- up by a health-care cost increase. CA—On Nov. 13, 2004, Local 465 ping bombs of destruction. ing efforts with Operation MOM Our work picture remains slow, result of the participation of the Illi- wake of the Bush administration year members George Horn and 2005 started with these graduat- held its 100th anniversary picnic Bob Orr, our new business man- brought a day of packing up 250 but a small amount of work is on nois AFL-CIO. Union labor does reelection. Gene Goodnough.We thank Local ing apprentices: Maurice Sowell, and open house. Activities and ager, is available to address the care packages, which were sent to the horizon. make a difference! Many opportunities exist to make 357 retirees for all the time and Mark Secrist, Shelton Palmer, Martin entertainment included clowns, needs of the membership. Pres. men and women serving in Iraq. RICK TOTH, P.S. We extend condolences to all change and be an effective union hard work they invested in the Moore, Zeke Martin, Nathan Luce, astro-jumps and a vintage transit Charlie Gricar is trying to get more These packages contain everyday family members and victims of both member. Stay in contact with your IBEW. Once again, congratulations! Tim Knievel, Jeff Jagger, Erroll Gill- bus for the kids, and a great live people involved in assignments to items such as socks and toothpaste the battles our troops are facing and senators and representatives, volun- BRANDIE YELL, P.S. man, Jason Foley, David Doxey, band for the adults. Thanks to all committees so the union experience 50-Year Pin Awarded of the tsunami. and are a much-needed morale L.U. 695 (u), ST. JOSEPH, MO— teer for pro-labor causes and attend Danny Clark, Zane Casperson, Fred the members and their families who can be appreciated and expanded. Our union meetings are held the booster for those who receive them. Congratulations to Bro. James “Rol- your local union meetings. Buntz, Mike Brookbank, Theresa attended and made the picnic a We extend condolences to the second Friday of each month at the Richard Vining Retires We are looking for a better work lie” Cook on receiving his 50-year Together, it is guaranteed we can L.U. 441 (as,i,o&rts), SANTA Barzee, Tate Bailey and Zachary great success. Local 465 sends spe- family of Bro. Bill Fehn, who local union hall at 7:30 p.m. picture in 2005. The Stockton area IBEW service award (see photo). make change. ANA, CA—After nearly 40 forty Atkinson. Congratulations to all. cial thanks to our Executive Board passed away after an extended ill- A.J. ENGLISH, P.S. has a downtown revitalization pro- Bros. Scott Flint, auxiliary opera- In solidarity! years of service to the IBEW and Code update classes began in ness. He is missed. Rep. Jerry Rios for all his help in gram, including a 10,000-seat sports tor at the Aquila power plant in St. DAX RAMSEY, P.S. Local 441, our Apprenticeship Train- JOHN E. CLEMENS, P.S. January. A reminder: Idaho is organizing this momentous event. arena and hotel complex that is cur- Joseph, and apprentice lineman Eric Ron Morrison Retirees L.U. 763 (u), OMAHA, NE— requiring 16 hours of Code update In addition to planning the pic- rently being wired for cheers by Elder, also from Aquila T&D in St. along with 8 hours of industrial- nic, the union and its employees Fox Energies Project Local 595 hands. The new arena will Joseph, recently returned from ser- IBEW Local 763 extends congratula- L.U. 577 (em&i), APPLETON, related courses to maintain licens- have been hard at work moving be home to the California Cougars, a vice in Iraq. The brothers and sisters tions to Bro. Ron Morrison on his ing. Officers are seeking input from into the new hall and getting every- WI—The Fox Energies Project suc- previously Sacramento-based indoor retirement. Ron was our president members for upcoming negotia- thing in order. The new hall is bet- cessfully surpassed completion soccer team, and the local baseball /business manager for six years. tions, as well as ideas for our 100th ter, and more accommodating to the milestones thanks to the hard work team, the Stockton Ports. During his 32 years as a dedicated anniversary. Write down your ideas members and their needs. and dedication of Local 557 mem- At our Old Timer’s Night, Bob union activist he held numerous and get them to the hall. The local’s SDG&E Unit recently bers, with the help of some travel- Marquardt was honored for 65 years positions within the local. LAURIE WATTERS, P.S. ratified a new, four-year contract, ing brothers and sisters. The cold of of IBEW membership. Born in 1919, Ron was also an employee of the which was approved by a 63 per- December and the ice and snow of Bob and his wife, Garnette, were Omaha Public Power District for 32 Food Drive Volunteers cent majority. The contract included January had little impact on comple- given a standing ovation by hun- years as a cable splicer. After retir- L.U. 459 (ees,em,so&u), JOHN- wage increases across the board, tion of the project to date. Customer dreds of attendees. It was a memo- ing from the OPPD, Ron decided to STOWN, PA—At this writing in late and five new job classifications. comments indicate they are very rable evening for everyone. accept a position with the Federal December, Local 459 is nearing the Thanks to our negotiations commit- impressed with the high-quality MARTA SCHULTZ, P.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service Local 295 volunteers completed a recent Habitat for Humanity project. end of our annual food drive. Our tee: John Hunter, Marty Hunter, Jeff work force assigned to their project (FMCS) as a federal mediator. Local stewards and officers have worked Strickland, Jerry Rios, Dave Good- by all crafts on this predominately 763 would like to congratulate Ron From left: Bus. Mgr. McAlister, Organizer Johnny Rimmer, Robie Charter Party Robertson, Russell Tanner and Craig Sellers. very hard collecting food and mone- man, Joe Pounds, Phil Gomeau and union work site. L.U. 673 (catv,i,rts,spa,t&u), on his new post and thank him for tary contributions. Also, our mem- Craig Leatherman. Great job, guys! Organizing activities continue PAINESVILLE, OH—Local 673 held his service of many years as a union Apprentice Applicants ing Dir. Richard Vining has retired. bers and employers have been very JOHN C. HUNTER, B.M. throughout these difficult economic our 74th Annual Charter Party on activist. L.U. 295 (em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), Bro. Vining became a member of gracious this year. We have well times. As a part of our local’s orga- Dec. 4 at Lamalfa Party Center. The DAVE MERRICK, P.S. LITTLE ROCK, AR—Work in the the IBEW in July 1966. He graduated exceeded last year’s goal. To this ‘The Union Experience’ nizing efforts, some members have union recognized Bro. William jurisdiction is slow at this time. We from our apprenticeship training as point, we have collected nearly L.U. 557 (i,mt,rts&spa), SAGI- made themselves available to area Cross for 65 years of service. Bill Tribute to Bob Kaiser currently have projects scheduled at an “Outstanding Apprentice of the $1,000 worth of food products, NAW, MI—In August the work non-union contractors through tem- was initiated into the union in 1940. L.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FL—It is Arkansas Nuclear One, which Year” for the 1969 graduating class, which we have passed on to local expected long ago put hands to porary help providers and have an honor to assume the duties as Congratulations, Bill, and here’s Local 695 Bro. James “Rollie” should relieve some pressure on the receiving the gold watch for his high been hired. Through their activities, new Local 915 press secretary to hoping you collect many more Cook proudly displays his 50-year book later this year. achievement. we have been able to break down fill the post vacated by the resign- retirement checks. service pin and plaque. The Apprenticeship Committee For many apprentices, Richard many myths and inaccuracies that ing Bob Kaiser. Bob has been our will select this year’s class soon after was a challenging instructor who exist about the IBEW. Local 577 Local 673 retired press secretary since the early publication of this article. We demanded the best from every stu- appreciates members’ commitment Bro. William 1970s and has faithfully fulfilled encourage you to send applicants to dent. Always an active participant on to inform the uniformed and Cross (center) those duties. the Little Rock JATC office as soon issues important to this local union, expand our presence in the area’s receives his Bro. Kaiser serves our local as an as possible. Richard’s leadership will be missed. electrical construction industry. IBEW award for assistant business manager and dis- Thanks to our Habitat for Richard’s son Matthew is the third All IBEW members have a duty 65 years of ser- patcher. He has served on numerous Humanity volunteers for completing generation of the Vining family to to the contractors that use our skills vice. Extending committees including negotiating another house (see photo). hold Local 441 membership and is to possess the highest level of train- congratulations committees and on the board of BOBBY THORNTON currently serving his second term as ing and to be the most productive are, (L-R): Bros trustees for the Building Trades. ASST. B.M./ORGANIZER Local 441 vice president. We con- employees the contractor hires. Keith Jordan and Bro. Kaiser regularly visits our sick gratulate Richard for his many years Don’t put off your continuing edu- Dan Ziemak, and needy and gives comfort to sur- Pres. Robert Retirees Honored of service and wish him a long and IBEW Local 557 crew at the Flying “J” truck stop. Front row, from left, Glen cation classes. Enroll and complete viving spouses of our lost members. Gamiere and Bro. L.U. 357 (c,i,mt&se), LAS VEGAS, healthy retirement. Cooper, Ken Lynch, Doug Stickley, Tim Buckstein and Scott Gale; back row, at least one course this year. His proudest accomplishment is Craig Egeland. NV—Local 357’s 2004 retirees STEVE IGOE, P.S. Evan Allardyce, Chuck Bliss and Brad Sprague. GREG BREAKER, P.S. designing our current union hall as

22 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 23 well as getting the financing for people at MID know who we are, Rep. Thomas E. Cook with the able IBEW/NECA Host Children of Local 2273 construction. and whether they ever joined or assistance of Int. Rep. Tommy G. Celebration families enjoy After spending some one-on-one not, I think they respected our Maynard. Also present was Alan L.U. 1547 (c,em,i,o,t&u), ANCHOR- a magic show time with Bob, I realized how much work… Gross of the law firm Berman, AGE, AK—To celebrate the new year at the local’s he has done behind the scenes to “It’s kind of refreshing. They Sobin & Gross, which sponsored and a new city ice rink, IBEW Local 2004 serve our local—service that most really appreciate what the union is.” the event. Gross made an informa- 1547 and the Alaska Chapter of Christmas never knew of and that he still ERIC WOLFE, P.S. tive presentation of Maryland law as NECA hosted Anchorage’s first offi- party. Inset, doesn’t like to take credit for. His it applies to workers’ compensation. cial New Year’s eve celebration since upper left: loyalty toward his union runs deep. Congratulations, Retirees Commissioner Bill McFadden of the the millennium celebration in 2000. Pres./Local He is a wise and sincere man with a L.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MD— Federal Mediation & Conciliation The “IBEW/NECA New Year’s Chmn. Ken true sense of brotherhood. I hope I Three longtime members recently Service said the program presented Eve Fire and Ice” celebration Kumpf and can serve my local union as proudly retired. Sister Carolyn Annis was was one of the best he’d seen. included ice-skating, a light show, Exec. Board as he does. hired by A&N Electrical Co-op in Last year ended on a positive members John live music, fire jugglers, miniature Local 1701 service award recipients attend the local’s November 2004 pin THERESA KING, P.S. note. Bus. Mgr./Pres. Dion F. Fischer and 1961. She was employed as a recep- sleigh rides and culminated in a 15- award ceremony. From left, Mike Likens, 30-year member; Dale Chandler, Roger tionist clerk and in 1965 accepted Guthrie gave me a copy of a letter minute fireworks display. The New with 20 years’ service; Randy Kirtley, 20 years; Mike Shutt, 30 years; Ebersole. the job of cashier service order he received from Bro. Gunter Egloff Year’s Anchorage celebration will Randall Shutt, 35 years; Gary Osborne, 25 years; Chuck Payne, 30 years; clerk. Carolyn also worked as a announcing his impending retire- be held annually. More than 2,500 and Richard Thomson, 30 years. payroll clerk and in 1991 was ment after “38 wonderful years” as people braved freezing tempera- three brothers have been doing this There have been several plant clos- awarded a bookkeeper position, the an “A” member. Bro. Egloff thanked tures to enjoy the community cele- more aggressive getting work in the Hamburgers, hot dogs and fries party for years and just love making ings in the Altoona area recently— job she held at the time of her all the members with whom he has bration. The New Year’s eve fire jurisdiction. Congratulations, Pre- made up the menu. A magic show children smile. the latest being SKF Bearing, a retirement on Sept. 30, 2004. worked, “especially those who party is one in a series of joint com- mier. We look forward to working provided the entertainment. The Work looks good for the Juniata union plant. Several of these SKF munity events sponsored by with you. grand finale was Santa and Mrs. Locomotive Shop. Norfolk Southern people have been hired here at Local 1307 IBEW/NECA. Still no word on the electrical Claus with gifts for all. Special is still hiring people here and else- Juniata and the few that we have Rec. Sec. MELINDA TAYLOR, P.S. work being bid at Western Ken- thanks to Pres./Local Chmn. Ken where. As of this writing a group of met are just great people. We wel- Wanda Adkins tucky Energy’s Coleman plant. We Kumpf and Exec. Board members new hires is off to Georgia for an come them aboard and hope to (left) swears International Paper Project hope to know more soon. John Fischer and Roger Ebersole for eight-week training program at Nor- work with them for many years. in two new L.U. 1579 (i&o), AUGUSTA, GA— Organizer Mike Roby has been making the party a success. These folk Southern’s training center. DON RABENSTEIN, V.P. members, Lisa Thanks to our members who talking to several people and hopes Armstrong worked so hard and long on the to sign several VDV contractors (center) and shutdown at International Paper for soon. Good luck, Mike, in this orga- Jessica Bishop, MacAljon. The general contractor, nizing adventure. Brothers and Sisters, we want you to A at a recent ______

Emerson, was very pleased with our Pres. Tim Blandford and Bus. D union meeting. have your JOURNAL! When you have a NAME work. A quote from the project Mgr. Gary Osborne recognized and change of address, please let us know.

______D Local 1245 Bus. Rep. Lynne Morel manager: “If we come back to awarded service pins to 55-year and Be sure to include your old address and 20-year members at our November NEW ADDRESS led the organizing drive at Augusta and need electricians, I please don’t forget to fill in L.U. and R Modesto Irrigation District. Bro. Frank Colonna started with made 1501 a very well organized promise we will call you and ask 2004 meeting. Congratulations to ______

Card No. This information will be helpful E A&N Electrical Co-op as an appren- union …who worked so hard for for your members. Thanks.” Mem- award recipients. The hard work CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE our benefits.” Thanks to Bro. Egloff and dedication of these members in checking and keeping our records Modesto Irrigation Success tice groundman/lineman in 1966. bers, this is organizing; we have S PRESENT LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______L.U. 1245 (catv,em,govt,lctt,o,pet, Bro. Colonna accepted an appren- for his kind words, which inspire us shown that we can do the work make us all proud to be IBEW straight. t&u), VACAVILLE, CA—Local 1245 tice tree trimmer job in 1967 and in to continue providing good repre- without problems. This is something members. If you have changed local unions, S sentation into the new year. In sadness we report the passing CARD NUMBER ______won representation rights covering 1992 was awarded a 2nd class line- all our members can be proud of. we must have numbers of both. three groups of employees at man position. In 2001 Frank THOMAS J. ROSTKOWSKI, P.S. Ground breaking for Global Con- of retired members Randall Alexan- (If unknown, check with Local Union) C Modesto Irrigation District. The became a quality control lineman tainment Systems in New Ellington, der and Bob McKenzie. Bro. U.S. members—mail this form to CURRENTLY ON PENSION ❏ Soc. Sec. No. ______Administrative, Technical and Cleri- and remained in that position until Labor Fights Attacks SC, took place Dec. 8, 2004. We feel Alexander was a very active in the IBEW, Address Change Department, H cal employees and the Professional he retired Aug. 30, 2004. L.U. 1505 (em), WALTHAM, MA— somewhat secure this job will go VFW and was also a past local 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, and Supervisory employees over- Bro. Howard Wright was hired Union members have been fighting union. Labor was well represented union president. May our brothers ______A D.C. 20001. OLD ADDRESS (Please affix mailing label from magazine) whelmingly chose Local 1245 in by Delmarva Power as a laborer at attacks on workers’ rights and pro- at the ground breaking with the rest in peace. N state-supervised elections. The Dis- Indian River power plant in 1976. tections on many fronts. These are Augusta Building & Trades. Two of TIM BLANDFORD, PRES./P.S. Canadian members—mail this form to ______G trict recognized Local 1245 as bar- NRG Energy later purchased Indian not random attacks. They are the our electrical contractors have been IBEW First District, 1450 Meyerside Drive, CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE

gaining representative for Utility and River power plant. Bro. Wright held result of a coordinated strategy by a working on this project for 18 Welcome Aboard Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N5. E Maintenance employees after the a fuel handler and maintenance corporate-funded movement intent months. We wish them good luck L.U. 2273 (rr), ALTOONA, PA— FORMER LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______

you can change your ? union presented cards demonstrating helper job before accepting a on destroying the labor movement. and pray for their success. Our annual children’s Christmas All members— support by a majority of the 231 machinist 2nd class job in 1981. We must stand up and let our We hope and pray 2005 will party was held Dec. 19, with 30 address on line at www.ibew.org. Don’t forget to register to vote at your new address! employees in that bargaining unit. Bro. Wright advanced to power enemies know that the labor move- mean more work for our members. children present for the holiday fun. The representation elections plant machinist in 1983. In February ment is here to stay. We will fight We mourn the following mem- amounted to a vote of confidence 1993 he was awarded a “laborato- for the right to organize. We will bers who passed away in 2004: in Local 1245, which has negotiated rian” position, the job he retired fight the outsourcing of our jobs, James W. Shipp, Charlie J. Hankin- contracts on behalf of District from on Oct. 1, 2004. especially defense work. son, Amos J. Tucker, William H. Shuler, who also initially supported rate increase for electricity this year, employees for years but previously May these three retirees enjoy a Their most evil attack of all is Rhoden, William T. Best, Robert E. Electricity them. Some are advocating re-regulation requested for maintenance and contin- was not recognized as the exclusive long and happy retirement. reserved for Social Security. Social Beall and Ed Yaun. We pray for bargaining agent. Prior to elections, E.D. SPARKS, F.S. Security is one of America’s most their families. Our brothers will be to maintain availability and stable prices. uing system reliability. The rate system the District recognized Local 1245 comprehensive family protection missed. Deregulation’05 “It’s too soon to say it has failed, but I has been frozen since the Illinois Elec- only as an “employee organization,” Stewards Training Course programs. It is responsible for keep- JOHNNY HUTCHESON, (Continued from page 19) also think that this point it is not pro- tric Service Customer Choice and Rate a status it also conferred on another L.U. 1501 (ees,em,mo,pet,t&rts), ing millions of retired or disabled ORGANIZER Relief Law went to effect in 1997. union. Local 1245 is now the exclu- BALTIMORE, MD—Our local spon- workers out of poverty. We will gressing as anticipated,” he said. sive bargaining representative of a sored a stewards training course for fight for Social Security by making it Kudos to Premier Electric allowed to recoup from customers. united workforce. shop stewards and local officers. crystal clear to our senators and L.U. 1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), Now, even large industrial electricity Illinois Pennsylvania “They looked at how we con- Present were stewards from every congressmen that we have no OWENSBORO, KY—Premier Elec- ducted business for the past 25 location that we have labor agree- desire to divert our payroll taxes tric, a union contractor from Evans- customers—who were among the earli- The 8-year Illinois rate freeze ends In the nine years since Pennsylvania years,” said Local 1245 Bus. Rep. ments with: AmTote (racetrack divi- that currently fund our Social Secu- ville, IN, was awarded the electrical est proponents of deregulation—are in two years, but ComEd is reportedly deregulated its electricity market, the Lynne Morel, who coordinated the sion)—Goddard Space Flight Center rity benefits into the hands of pri- contract for the new Olive Garden also balking at the state’s 4-year-old planning to petition the Illinois Com- state has fewer choices of suppliers organizing drives. “We had a reputa- (NASA) and our new group, AT&T vate investors who will gamble with Restaurant being built on the south tion that kind of carried us through (Maryland Relay). our futures. side of Owensboro. Dave White restructuring laws, said state Sen. Robert merce Commission for a 12-15 percent (Continued on page 28) this. The overwhelming majority of The course was presented by Int. BETTY LAPOINTE, P.S. from Premier says he hopes to get

24 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 25 Get INMEMORIAM Ready PBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in December 2004 For Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount 1 Baum, E. W. 3,000.00 21 Nelson, L. W. 2,920.26 124 Robinson, H. M. 1,500.00 302 Cox, D. O. 3,853.00 Those not fortunate enough to live in 1 Harris, W. N. 3,000.00 21 Reynolds, R. K. 3,000.00 124 Tonkin, C. M. 3,000.00 304 Johnson, D. H. 2,954.00 CookoutSeasonCookoutSeason 1 McBride, G. B. 3,000.00 22 Slaby, R. C. 3,000.00 125 Jones, W. L. 2,935.86 304 Rosell, C. E. 3,000.00 Florida or Hawaii or other sunny spots 1 Nordmann, D. C. 12,500.00 24 Creighton, S. 3,000.00 126 McGuire, J. C. 3,000.00 306 Batter, W. H. 3,000.00 1 Printz, R. E. 3,000.00 24 Ruley, W. G. 6,250.00 126 Redifer, G. M. 3,000.00 306 Bennett, T. P. 3,000.00 1 Riebold, G. B. 3,000.00 25 Healy, J. H. 3,415.20 130 Huffman, A. M. 3,000.00 309 Burdette, R. L. 2,529.46 are looking forward to warm weather. 1 Sanderson, J. L. 3,000.00 25 Lehmann, E. W. 3,000.00 130 Smith, L. R. 3,000.00 309 Rogers, E. W. 2,630.00 1 Schneider, R. 3,000.00 25 McCabe, E. F. 3,000.00 131 Geren, R. C. 3,000.00 309 Schneebeli, F. R. 3,000.00 And that means it’s almost time to fire 2 Walters, T. 3,000.00 25 Mylott, M. G. 12,500.00 134 Adducci, D. 3,000.00 317 Garnes, F. 2,914.00 3 Baron, D. H. 3,000.00 25 Oneal, J. J. 3,000.00 134 Antis, E. 3,000.00 322 Lewis, C. W. 3,000.00 up those outdoor grills again. 3 Brown, C. E. 3,000.00 26 Chirichella, J. J. 2,950.00 134 Brown, J. E. 6,250.00 332 Banker, W. A. 3,000.00 3 Culkin, J. F. 3,000.00 26 Floyd, G. S. 6,250.00 134 Campana, C. A. 3,000.00 340 Baker, F. L. 3,000.00 What better way to get ready for barbecue season 3 Devita, E. 3,000.00 26 Shazer, P. A. 3,000.00 134 Dallinga, J. 2,945.59 340 Quin, G. R. 2,940.79 than with “A Taste of the IBEW,” the cookbook for all 3 Dinovi, M. 2,910.00 26 Sherfey, H. O. 3,000.00 134 Korcyl, C. S. 3,000.00 343 Gregor, D. A. 3,000.00 3 Diolosa, C. F. 2,932.00 31 Stgeorge, L. H. 3,000.00 134 Mackey, J. J. 3,000.00 349 Folker, S. F. 3,000.00 seasons, and a spiffy denim chef’s apron embossed 3 Engdahl, F. W. 3,000.00 34 Harris, R. H. 3,000.00 134 Mendoza, J. 6,250.00 349 Roman, A. F. 2,472.00 with the IBEW logo and the tools of the trade? 3 Forgione, J. C. 6,250.00 38 Jones, D. H. 3,000.00 134 Morgan, L. C. 12,500.00 350 Segal, M. P. 3,000.00 3 Galardi, M. 3,000.00 41 Connelly, J. 2,803.14 134 Navarro, A. 3,000.00 353 Burgess, W. L. 2,640.00 These items were developed as a fund-raising 3 Green, G. 1,402.00 45 Mutter, A. A. 3,000.00 134 Obrien, R. M. 2,872.76 353 Hill, R. D. 3,000.00 effort by the IBEW’s Fourth District for the upcom- 3 Greenstein, R. 3,000.00 46 Hanson, F. C. 750.00 134 Oconnell, T. E. 3,000.00 353 Loukas, V. 6,250.00 ing 37th IBEW International Convention in 2006 in 3 Hickey, R. W. 3,000.00 46 Kohler, D. F. 3,000.00 134 Ostlund, K. 3,000.00 353 Lunczer, J. 3,000.00 3 Kennedy, P. F. 6,250.00 46 Stanley, M. T. 3,000.00 134 Strutzenberg, V. D. 3,000.00 353 Petherick, D. P. 3,000.00 Cleveland, Ohio. The cookbook has more than 915 3 Kraus, H. F. 2,940.00 47 Blair, R. 3,000.00 134 Sullivan, J. E. 3,000.00 354 Hickman, L. W. 3,000.00 recipes submitted by IBEW members, officers, staff 3 Lederer, W. L. 6,250.00 48 Blomquist, J. J. 2,948.79 134 Ure, J. D. 3,000.00 357 Buell, T. B. 6,250.00 and friends and family members. The volume 3 Munafo, J. 3,000.00 48 Henry, J. L. 3,000.00 134 Weisenberger, J. 3,000.00 359 Lee, D. 2,761.55 3 Olsen, R. J. 5,496.88 56 Mettala, W. R. 3,000.00 139 McLaughlin, J. F. 3,125.00 363 Allerton, D. R. 3,000.00 includes mouth-watering recipes for everything 3 Perretta, F. 3,000.00 58 Burke, J. A. 3,000.00 141 Burkey, P. L. 3,000.00 363 Beairsto, J. N. 2,945.59 from appetizers, soups, salads and breads to main 3 Petrocelli, A. 2,983.89 58 Reighard, R. E. 3,000.00 141 Raab, D. P. 6,250.00 363 Leclair, N. R. 1,479.00 3 Ronner, I. H. 3,000.00 58 Swanguarin, W. V. 3,000.00 150 Kagerer, B. A. 2,083.33 379 Sykes, L. V. 2,814.36 dishes, vegetables and desserts, as well as prepara- 3 Santacroce, A. P. 3,000.00 58 Zieminin, S. S. 3,000.00 158 Baumann, J. F. 2,948.79 400 Stevens, L. L. 6,250.00 tion and serving suggestions. There’s even a couple 3 Shaw, R. R. 3,257.20 68 Gardenswartz, J. J. 3,000.00 158 Knoble, H. J. 3,000.00 401 Slagle, J. L. 3,000.00 of recipes for the family dog. The chef’s apron is 3 Stein, M. 2,912.00 68 Gomez, J. J. 5,392.39 160 Torbert, R. G. 2,944.00 412 Brewer, D. R. 3,000.00 3 Sternthal, J. 4,752.81 68 Wertsbaugh, J. O. 6,250.00 160 Vogelpohl, L. W. 3,000.00 413 Padley, C. M. 3,000.00 also sure to be a popular item, especially for the 3 Turano, P. 3,000.00 69 Wishard, A. R. 3,000.00 163 Zernoski, V. P. 3,000.00 423 Schimke, E. R. 3,000.00 man or woman who wields the cooking tools. 3 Wing Fung, T. 6,250.00 71 Rex, J. W. 4,166.66 164 Elder, R. S. 3,000.00 424 Buchynski, A. T. 6,250.00 5 Baccino, J. P. 6,250.00 77 Averill, L. J. 3,000.00 164 Macrae, W. T. 1,500.00 424 Hendy, R. B. 6,250.00 Traditionally, the Vice Presidential district that 5 Kelly, W. D. 6,250.00 77 Sprute, V. W. 3,000.00 164 Sherrod, A. L. 3,000.00 428 Alexander, J. S. 3,000.00 hosts the convention raises money to help offset 5 Krut, R. 3,000.00 81 Crossin, J. P. 3,000.00 177 Albury, L. T. 6,250.00 429 Rush, J. T. 3,000.00 some of the costs associated with 6 Radley, J. F. 6,250.00 81 Manzo, V. 3,000.00 191 Wright, W. B. 2,083.34 440 Wilson, N. E. 3,000.00 6 Strauss, W. S. 2,860.00 82 Lemaster, H. H. 3,000.00 193 Culler, A. F. 2,875.96 441 Bishop, R. C. 3,000.00 such a massive gathering. The 9 Botica, M. J. 6,250.00 82 Reed, S. J. 3,000.00 194 Hudson, B. D. 3,000.00 441 Sievert, H. C. 3,000.00 cookbook and apron represent IBEW APRON & COOKBOOK ORDER FORM 9 Broyles, R. O. 6,250.00 82 Worley, R. C. 1,500.00 212 Northcutt, P. W. 3,125.00 443 Whitehead, W. E. 6,250.00 an innovative way to raise funds, 9 MacDonald, J. J. 3,000.00 84 Bankston, J. D. 3,000.00 213 Anderson, E. O. 3,000.00 444 Barr, J. W. 3,000.00 Name ______9 McCabe, A. E. 3,000.00 86 Shaw, R. C. 3,026.53 223 Ashworth, K. 3,000.00 466 Cooper, J. R. 3,000.00 while offering items that will 9 Rawlings, D. 3,000.00 89 Felker, H. E. 3,000.00 226 Wasinger, H. P. 3,000.00 474 Edwards, M. T. 6,250.00 Local Union ______District ______have a place in any IBEW house- 11 Ameti, B. 2,979.86 90 McCarthy, D. L. 6,250.00 229 Thompson, D. L. 3,000.00 474 Pierce, J. F. 3,000.00 Address ______11 Busch, K. W. 2,819.40 90 Rosoff, L. J. 2,838.00 230 Ward, D. F. 3,000.00 477 Delgado, J. C. 4,731.98 hold. 11 Call, K. L. 2,969.22 96 Dodd, T. H. 2,600.00 236 Kay, D. 3,000.00 477 Miller, D. R. 3,000.00 Use the form to order your City/ State/Zip ______11 Davis, C. A. 3,000.00 97 Jasper, E. G. 3,000.00 236 Poleto, J. J. 3,000.00 481 Green, M. G. 3,000.00 items today. Please remember that 11 Ernst, C. M. 3,000.00 98 Fisher, J. D. 2,616.82 239 Wergeland, N. A. 3,000.00 486 Paoletti, A. S. 3,000.00 Phone ______11 Hood, E. P. 2,944.50 100 Anderson, A. S. 3,000.00 258 Connolly, H. R. 3,000.00 488 Jenkins, G. 1,474.00 every dollar counts, so members E-mail ______11 Larkin, R. M. 2,722.60 103 Eicher, J. W. 3,000.00 258 Hunchak, W. R. 6,250.00 494 Gibowski, T. L. 6,250.00 and staff are encouraged to coor- 11 Merritt, J. E. 2,928.59 103 Feeney, R. F. 3,000.00 258 Macdonald, G. A. 6,250.00 494 Neldner, H. C. 1,500.00 IBEW Aprons (Price: $30.00 Each) Qty: ______Total: ______11 Pederson, R. M. 3,000.00 103 Prout, R. E. 3,000.00 258 Sinclair, E. 3,000.00 494 Newman, K. J. 6,250.00 dinate their orders so that books 17 Stock, R. A. 3,000.00 103 Shelton, V. E. 3,000.00 288 Landgrebe, A. E. 2,955.19 505 Cain, L. J. 3,000.00 and aprons can be shipped in bulk IBEW Cookbooks (Price: $25.00 Each) Qty: ______Total: ______18 Bellobridick, J. D. 2,660.00 104 Ashley, E. C. 1,500.00 288 Wiese, A. E. 2,963.19 508 Tippins, T. W. 6,250.00 18 Jones, R. E. 2,950.39 105 Frohlick, C. L. 2,937.59 292 Brawerman, L. H. 3,000.00 553 Barbely, C. J. 3,000.00 to a local union or IBEW office for Grand Total: All Orders include: Taxes, Shipping & Handling ______18 Pylant, J. O. 1,500.00 105 Molnar, C. A. 3,000.00 292 Heckes, L. O. 2,891.00 558 Garner, C. E. 3,000.00 distribution. Individual orders, of Mail To: IBEW Fourth District • 8260 Northcreek Drive, Suite 140 • Cincinnati, OH 45236 20 Cook, P. 3,000.00 105 Schmidt, F. V. 2,915.50 292 Petersen, B. J. 3,000.00 558 Meade, J. E. 6,250.00 20 Ferrarese, T. R. 6,250.00 110 Moyer, L. A. 3,000.00 294 Peterson, H. W. 3,000.00 558 Pitts, J. B. 3,000.00 course, will be shipped wherever Make Checks Payable To: IBEW 37th International Convention Fund the buyer wishes. 20 King, C. F. 2,937.58 111 Pearce, C. E. 3,000.00 295 Williams, R. E. 3,000.00 568 Belval, R. 3,000.00 ALL PROCEEDS go to the 37th International Convention Fund 20 Mikeal, K. G. 3,000.00 113 Lee, B. P. 3,000.00 301 Pace, J. S. 1,908.00 568 Moreau, P. 6,250.00 Good eating! 1 20 Reed, M. W. 6,250.00 124 Knehans, W. F. 3,000.00 302 Beesley, D. 2,926.00 569 Neff, H. 2,939.18

26 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 27 IBEW® FOUNDERS’

Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount 569 Robinson, L. D. 6,250.00 716 Holloway, R. J. 6,250.00 1393 Longwell, O. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Beilsmith, R. D. 2,874.00 569 Theodorelos, T. 3,000.00 716 White, R. J. 2,844.00 1439 Clark, M. E. 2,958.39 Pens. (I.O.) Blizard, T. B. 2,967.24 577 Kobs, L. 3,000.00 728 Florence, H. M. 3,000.00 1439 Tillman, A. 6,250.00 Pens. (I.O.) Clark, A. D. 1,401.57 586 Lapointe, G. 6,250.00 728 Harpster, W. E. 2,971.94 1474 Medlin, W. G. 2,504.00 Pens. (I.O.) Currier, C. J. 3,000.00 595 Schafer, J. R. 3,125.00 728 Young, S. F. 3,000.00 1507 McCool, K. G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Deyette, E. H. 2,946.00 595 Smith, B. J. 3,000.00 760 Collins, O. C. 3,000.00 1516 Milligan, A. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Fay, G. E. 2,954.00 SCHOLARSHIP 601 Bothwell, H. R. 2,872.00 760 Mills, F. T. 3,000.00 1522 Miller, K. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Hurwitz, D. 1,000.00 AWARDED ONLY TO IBEW® MEMBERS 601 Russell, R. J. 3,000.00 760 Taylor, B. J. 1,500.00 1531 Hall, D. R. 12,500.00 Pens. (I.O.) Ivinson, S. A. 3,000.00 606 Gnann, C. M. 982.00 768 Finn, W. D. 6,250.00 1531 Sirmans, J. 2,953.59 Pens. (I.O.) Lachle, L. J. 3,000.00 he IBEW® Founders’ Scholarships honor the dedicated wiremen and 611 Wilds, J. S. 3,000.00 769 Chavez, A. G. 3,000.00 1547 Kutch, K. S. 2,928.00 Pens. (I.O.) Laudari, A. J. 3,000.00 Tlinemen who, on November 28, 1891, organized the International 613 Baker, R. L. 1,819.76 776 McManus, J. B. 500.00 1547 Ryan, D. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lindemeyer, R. W. 3,000.00 Brotherhood of Electrical Workers®. Each year the officers of the IBEW® 613 Bartlett, R. M. 3,000.00 804 Wiltse, L. 3,000.00 1701 Alexander, R. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lundvall, R. G. 2,935.98 are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive 613 Lofasso, J. J. 3,000.00 816 Swinny, J. E. 3,000.00 1852 Macphail, A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Mark, J. N. 3,000.00 basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal 617 Slater, A. P. 1,871.44 861 Carpenter, P. E. 3,000.00 1925 Piracci, P. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Mather, D. A. 3,000.00 640 Dircks, L. F. 3,000.00 876 Lotts, W. J. 3,000.00 1968 Binder, S. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) McClelland, L. R. 3,000.00 development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that 640 Gibson, D. W. 3,000.00 894 Gerrits, D. H. 3,125.00 I.O. (7) Grady, C. 4,958.51 Pens. (I.O.) McIntosh, J. A. 3,000.00 our founders envisioned. 640 Moran, R. I. 4,166.66 894 Martyn, E. G. 2,938.00 I.O. (46) Weston, T. C. 5,888.68 Pens. (I.O.) Moorer, J. R. 3,000.00 This award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited col- 654 Paglia, M. C. 6,071.41 910 Sharlow, F. B. 2,947.19 Pens. (3) Lorenzo, V. 1,500.00 Pens. (I.O.) Moors, C. B. 3,000.00 lege or university toward an associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree 654 Warren, D. D. 12,500.00 949 Hager, K. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (3) Tietje, P. 2,704.00 Pens. (I.O.) Newell, F. T. 3,000.00 in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 over a period not 659 Engelmann, T. R. 6,250.00 953 Chance, H. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (22) Caronia, J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Noller, L. H. 2,926.00 659 Groth, W. K. 3,000.00 970 Gartner, G. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (110) Roberts, R. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Otero, J. 3,000.00 to exceed eight years. 666 Williams, H. E. 3,000.00 995 Babin, T. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (323) Coffing, J. H. 1,500.00 Pens. (I.O.) Pauselli, R. 3,000.00 683 Loudermilk, R. M. 3,937.27 995 Omara, I. A. 2,960.00 Pens. (323) Lofley, W. J. 2,936.00 Pens. (I.O.) Rains, O. V. 3,000.00 RULES FOR ENTRY 683 Roberts, P. E. 2,918.00 1049 Vitale, A. 2,907.18 Pens. (768) Johnson, A. T. 1,438.00 Pens. (I.O.) Samways, H. W. 3,000.00 Eligibility Checklist Selection of Winners 684 Martinez, M. J. 6,250.00 1077 Boyd, G. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (835) Butler, J. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Savage, F. N. 3,000.00 Founders’ Scholarship competition is an adult program, to be used solely by IBEW® members. It is NOT Awards will be based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness and 688 Ross, L. S. 3,000.00 1158 Abbott, G. K. 3,000.00 Pens. (953) Green, N. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Schaefer, E. H. 3,000.00 for the children of members. career goals. 700 Bray, J. M. 2,976.54 1186 Tsukida, M. 2,897.58 Pens. (1245) Simons, E. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Spencer, V. X. 3,000.00 1. Applicants must have been in continuous good standing and have paid dues without an Honorary Withdrawal The independent Founders’ Scholarship Selection Committee will be composed of academic, professional 700 Judy, R. L. 3,000.00 1205 Bass, E. R. 2,884.00 Pens. (1249) Seiler, C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Trayner, J. L. 2,630.33 for the four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year, or be charter members of a local union. and community representatives. They will examine the complete record of each scholarship applicant to 2. Each applicant must be recommended in writing by the local union business manager. If there is no office choose the winners. All applicants will be notified, and the scholarship winners will be featured in the IBEW® 702 Simmons, H. W. 3,000.00 1205 Kelly, P. 6,250.00 Pens. (1470) Szymanski, E. C. 2,880.39 Pens. (I.O.) Tyrpekl, R. F. 2,475.00 of business manager, then the recommendation must come from the local union president, system council Journal. 704 Anglin, K. R. 6,250.00 1205 Vogt, A. F. 6,250.00 Pens. (2253) Tanguay, G. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Wonder, E. E. 2,800.00 chairman or general chairman. 712 Bacon, R. A. 2,960.00 1212 Schultz, J. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Anderson, G. W. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Yaremko, J. 2,874.00 3. At least two additional letters of recommendation must be sent by individuals who are familiar with the Responsibility of Each Founders’ Scholar 712 Berg, T. E. 12,500.00 1253 Macmaster, E. E. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Becker, J. W. 1,255.00 Pens. (I.O.) York, R. C. 3,000.00 applicant’s achievements and abilities. Scholarship winners must begin their studies in their next term or, at the latest, in January of the follow- 712 Windisch, A. P. 3,000.00 1381 Fitzgerald, R. V. 4,479.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bedford, E. H. 2,884.78 Total Amount ...... $1,321,779.15 4. Copies of all academic transcripts from high school, college, apprenticeship, or other educational and devel- ing year. Each term’s earned grades must be sent to the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator, together with opmental programs must be submitted. a Founders’ Scholarship Progress Sheet. After the first calendar year in the program, and by each August 1 5. A complete personal résumé is required. The résumé should outline education and work history, any special thereafter, the annual Founders’ Scholar paper is due. It must be at least 1,000 words on a labor-related honors or awards, military service, plus involvement in union, local, civic, community and religious affairs. topic, covering any aspect affecting the current labor movement or labor history. Scholarships are not ing. Six former officials at the Electric of deregulation’s march across the Mid- 6. Applicants are required to submit a 250-500 word essay. The title and topic must be: “How the Founders’ transferable and are forfeited if the student withdraws or fails to meet the requirements for graduation Scholarships will benefit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers® and the electrical industry.” from the college. If a serious life situation arises to prevent continuation of studies, the scholarship winner Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) west into Wisconsin. But that has not The essay must be typewritten and double-spaced. may request that the scholarship be held in abeyance for a maximum of one academic year. have been charged with stealing $2 stopped trends, including a looming 7. Applicants must submit a test score from the SAT I or the ACT. NO OTHER TESTING SERVICES ARE Deregulation’05 ACCEPTABLE. Archived scores or new test registration may be obtained by contacting: SAT (609)771-7600, Free Act of the IBEW® million from the organization by creat- utility worker shortage, from moving in. www.collegeboard.org, SAT Program, Box 6201, Princeton, NJ 08541-6201; or ACT Records (319)337-1313, The creation of this scholarship program is a free act of the International Brotherhood of Electrical (Continued from page 25) ing phony consulting and security com- “We are not making widgets—we www.act.org, ACT Records, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. To send scores directly to the IBEW® Workers®. The IBEW® retains its right to alter, suspend, cancel or halt the IBEW® Founders’ Scholarship Pro- Founders’ Scholarship, the code numbers are 0485 for SAT and 0697 for ACT. It is strongly suggested that gram at any time and without giving any reason, provided that scholarship winners already in college under panies that billed for work that was have an obligation to provide safe and any new test taken should be the SAT I. the program will continue to receive the stipends until graduation or the receipt of $24,000 for undergraduate and no more of the initial discounts never performed. ERCOT is financed reliable gas and electricity service that 8. Materials need not be sent at the same time but must be postmarked prior to May 1 of the scholarship year. study under their IBEW® Founders’ Scholarships—whichever comes first. that had been offered to consumers. by electricity consumers through a fee is vital to the functioning of modern APPLICATION FORM “Now, choices don’t really exist on their utility bills. society,” said Madison Local 2304 Busi- unless you want to pay more—so peo- The managers who prosecutors say ness Manager Dave Poklinkoski, point- Did you complete high school or the GED? □ Yes □ No ple aren’t making much of an effort,” received between $100,000 and $800,000 ing out the industry’s obligation to Name: ______(Send transcripts or other evidence to the Scholarship Committee.) said David Hughes from the consumer each, were charged with organized “stakeholders,” not just shareholders. (Please print or type) Did you have the opportunity to take apprenticeship or skill improvement training? group Citizen Power. criminal activity, commercial bribery “Where are we to go, starting today, for Address: ______□ Yes □ No (Send transcripts of your courses to the Scholarship Committee.) Power prices have risen in recent and theft by receiving stolen property. the industry of tomorrow?” Do you have any education certificates, awards, or professional licenses? Zip/Postal: ______Home Telephone #: (_____ ) ______□ Yes □ No (Send evidence to the Scholarship Committee.) years due to higher gas and coal prices. In a statement, the Texas reliability Americans are still paying the high council leader said from now on, cost of the failed theory of deregulation, SS/SIN #:______Birthdate: ______Have you taken any college courses? □ Yes □ No (Send transcripts of all college courses to the Scholarship Committee.) Texas the organization plans to “strengthen Hunter said, and the possibility for more Member of Local #:______Card #: ______About one in five Texans have internal controls, monitor and enforce blackouts, brownouts and market (On IBEW Journal Address Label or Dues Receipt) Name used on class records: ______switched power providers since dereg- policies and develop a control con- manipulations remains dangerously Initiated into IBEW®: ______(Month/Year) When did you take the SAT or the ACT?: ______ulation began three years ago, many sciousness as part of the ERCOT corpo- likely, especially with California’s bizarre (Month/Year) for lower rates offered by a competitive rate culture.” new interest in it. At the 1997 Utility Most recent employer: ______(To submit new test scores, it is strongly suggested that you take the SAT I. We will use your highest score; therefore, it may be in your best interest to retake the test.) field of marketers. Conference, an Enron official told the Job Classification:______Work Telephone #: ( ____ )______But the same state that brought us Wisconsin IBEW to get on board the deregulation My signature is evidence that I understand and agree to all the rules governing the scholarship as listed on this application. Enron has now offered up a $2 million A vocal and active coalition of labor train because it was leaving the station. I wish to study for a ______degree in ______scandal at the state agency charged unions, utilities and consumer groups As we chug by the wreck of the derailed ______(Signature) with the keeping the electricity flow- has succeeded in slowing the progress engine, have we learned anything? 1 (NOTE: Field of study must contribute to the development and improvement of the electrical industry as determined by the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator.) ______(Date) List your first and second choices for college: Mail application materials postmarked prior to May 1 to: 1. ______IBEW® Founders’ Scholarship Committee 900 Seventh Street, N.W. 28 IBEW JOURNAL, MARCH 2005 2. ______Washington, D.C. 20001 Printed in the U.S.A.