114th Year OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF Volume 114, No. 7 July 2014 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org Forest City to Take Pier 70 Project Height Increase to Voters ♦♦The $242 Million Development Would Create 10,000 Construction Jobs By Paul Burton San Francisco Centre and de- Image Courtesy Forest City Development Contributing Writer veloped the Presidio Landmark apartment complex. he impact of The developer’s new pro- Proposition B is posal, the “Union Iron Works starting to be felt. Historic District Housing, Prop B, which Waterfront Parks, Jobs and passed last month, Preservation Initiative,” will Trestricts development along ask voters to restore the height San Francisco’s waterfront limit at the property from 40 by mandating voter approval feet to 90 feet, which is the of every project that exceeds height of the tallest existing height limits. historic structure on the site In response, representatives now. Forest City executive Jack of Forest City Development Sylvan said the ballot measure presented Pier 70 plans to to allow the 90-foot heights delegates of the San Francisco would be submitted to the City Building and Construction in July in order for the measure Trades Council at the council’s to be on the ballot this Novem- recent meeting. Forest City ber. Sylvan said the developer plans to place an initiative on decided to move forward with Forest City plans to develop a 25-acre portion of the Pier 70 Master Plan area. The site includes 2.5 million November’s ballot asking for (continued on page 6) square feet of new buildings, a major park and about 250,000 square feet of existing buildings. increased height limits for the

project. Photo by Paul Burton In 2011, the San Francisco Port Commission selected For- All-Union Crews Expanding San est City to develop a 25-acre portion of the Pier 70 Master Francisco Museum of Modern Art Plan area. The “Waterfront ♦♦ Unique Challenges for 235,000-Square-Foot Expansion Site” east of Illinois Street between 18th and 20th streets he challenge of new 235,000-square-foot expan- includes 2.5 million square feet building a complex sion. Union contractor Webcor of new buildings, a major park, structure in a tight Builders is the general contrac- and about 250,000 square feet space is being met by tor for the project designed by of existing buildings. Forest Tthe all-union construction crews architectural firm Snøhetta in City Development has a good working on the San Francisco collaboration with the museum. reputation for working with Museum of Modern Art (SF- “The building has some union contractors and using MOMA) Expansion Project. very unique requirements,” The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is currently undergoing a union labor. The company The museum broke ground on (continued on page 7) 235,000-square-foot expansion. worked with the Westfield the new building in June of 2013 Group to build the Westfield and began construction on its District Council 16 at Rincon Hill, Tower Two Inside By Richard Bermack Carpenters 22...... page 10 Contributing Writer and Photographer Carpet Layers 12...... page 11 ith the tag line of “High Per- Electrical Workers 6...... page 14 formance/High Value,” District Council 16 of the International Sign Display 510...... page 16 W Union of Painters and Allied Trades is Looking up the Hatch...... page 17 an alliance of the finishing trades unions, Cement Masons 300...... page 17 including glaziers, floor coverers, tapers and Roofers 40...... page 18 painters. Their logo is a lion, and they are a high-powered organization, united by the Sprinklers 483...... page 18 goal of finishing buildings with style. They Bricklayers 3...... page 19 represent workers in Northern Heat & Frost 16...... page 19 and Nevada. Glaziers 718...... page 20 One of their current jobs is , Tower Two, a 49-story residential glass Hammers & Leads...... page 20 tower with panoramic views of the city and (continued on page 12) Building the Trades

Google Buses and the Experience of the Trades by Michael Theriault, Secretary-Treasurer San Francisco Building & Construction Trades Council

he Building Trades know If protests reach out to those work- to union agreements shed their existing well that the tech industry, so ers, if they are clear that they do not workforce and hire a new workforce Tmaligned by many San Francis- condemn the workers, but seek support entirely from our halls we did not just cans, has been good for our work. The in fights like those against the evictions make signing new contractors more dif- protests against Twitter and the tax through which some landlords are at- ficult – if they felt any loyalty at all to break that brought it to mid-Market tempting to get tech workers’ business, their employees – we made permanent have been held outside a building that the protests ask the workers to be more a enemies of those employees. put many of us back to work in its re- part of the community in which they now More than a century now of experi- inforcement and renovation. The Nema live. This is a message they need to hear. ence has taught us even bitterer lessons. apartment building across Tenth Street But it is hard to convey this mes- The arrival of Chinese workers in from Twitter employed hundreds of us sage by stopping someone from going San Francisco in the late nineteenth because Twitter was there to provide to work. and early twentieth centuries and the it tenants. Overall, many thousands of If the message conveyed instead is arrival of tech workers in the early Building Trades workers have fed their that those workers should go away, the twenty-first differ markedly. Most families from the grand harvest the protests risk alienating large blocks of Chinese workers were poor and viewed economic power, the Building Trades’ tech industry has provided. workers – and, well paid or not, tech as racial outsiders by the City’s white early opposition to its very presence As to Google, when its Mountain workers are just that, workers. majority. Most tech workers are not at became a deep liability for us. We lost View campus was being built originally We do not grow or even preserve all badly paid, and if they are viewed market share in both public and private for Silicon Graphics, I myself commut- the labor movement by alienating large as outsiders, it will rarely be for race. contracting. Only in recent years have ed there in a company-provided truck blocks of workers. But the Chinese were workers, and we filled the deep rift between us, and to run a crew of Iron Workers. We in the Trades have learned tech workers are workers, and now as even now only incompletely. One effect of rapid growth of any lessons from having ourselves made then employers want to maximize prof- Tech workers face real difficulties. industry in a given area is to disrupt this mistake too often. We have in its off the backs of workers. Their industry often would rather the lives of the residents who were recent years become better at teach- The San Francisco Building Trades import workers from abroad than train there beforehand. This disruption is ing our members non-union at the turn of the last century argued here. It looks for every opportunity often enough negative. An effect of contractors that we have no beef with for the exclusion of Chinese workers. to outsource work. It makes demands tech industry growth, paired with the non-union workers, but that these We did not want more to come; we on time that do not allow a family life. long failure of San Francisco to ac- workers are potential allies and union wished those already here would leave. Its employment is usually temporary cept an adequate volume of housing members. Our organizers have become We did not believe they could under- and lacks the continuity that we gain construction, has indeed been to push better at teaching these workers that stand or belong to our movement. from our hiring halls or multi-employer working-class San Franciscans from our “Area Standards” pickets do not We succeeded in part in our efforts at benefit plans. Tech workers might wish their homes. demand that they go away, but that exclusion, but not in full. some day that they had something like In reaction, then, some members they be better paid. I am personally grateful that our a union. And they are not going away, of other unions have participated in In years past, though, by confront- success was only partial. I would not and their numbers and influence are the so-called “Google bus” protests, in ing workers we hardened divisions otherwise have my wife of thirty-two likelier to grow than decline. which busloads of tech workers have and made the growth of our ranks far years or my two sons. It would be good for all of us then been kept from making the same com- more difficult. And by insisting that As the Chinese-American commu- if they did not think we were their mute I made years ago. non-union contractors that we signed nity grew in size and in political and enemies.

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Appeals Court Sides with system will eventually take passengers Image Courtesy San Francisco Planning Department Treasure Island Developers from Union Square and Chinatown to A state appeals court made up of a North Beach and back again via 1.7 three-judge panel rejected a civic group’s miles of new track. claim that an environmental impact Mom Chung was named after Dr. report did not accurately explain how Margaret Chung, the physician who it proposed to deal with site cleanup established one of the first Western medi- and layout plans for a Treasure Island cal clinics in Chinatown in the 1920s, development. Developers Lennar Corp. and started boring last June. Big Alma, and Wilson Meany have plans to build a named after “Big Alma” de Bretteville $1.5-billion mixed-use neighborhood on Spreckels, the six-foot philanthropist the island that has been, until recently, and socialite known as the “Great the property of the Navy. Construction Grandmother of San Francisco,” started on the nearby Yerba Buena Island was digging in November. Both made it to part of the deal as well. a specially created shaft in North Beach The group Citizens for a Sustainable within a few days of each other where Treasure Island brought a suit claim- the 750-ton machines will be dismantled Block 10 at Hunters View will feature a five-story mixed-use building with 72 units of ing the EIR was inadequate based on and hauled away in pieces. public housing, a mixed-income daycare facility, community center, leasing office and lack of detail in street layout and how According to the San Francisco retail space. certain hazardous materials would be Chronicle, when all is said and done removed by the Navy. The First District there will be three underground stations Court of Appeal rejected the claim, and and one above ground, with the opening 399 Fremont Gets Update residents of 399 Fremont will have, on now the developers can move forward scheduled for 2019 and a projected daily The development of the Rincon Hill average, 800 square feet of living space with their project that is expected to ridership of more than 35,000 by 2030. neighborhood continues to shoot up- each. Residents will enjoy 24-hour valet take 15 to 20 years to complete. ward and outward with the two towers parking and security, rooftop outdoor In all, about 20,000 residents are ex- Hunters View Ready of One Rincon Hill, and now the next sky terraces, a library, lap pool, spa and pected to be accommodated on Treasure for Next Phase at 399 Fremont. Renderings a state-of-the-art fitness center among Island, with 8,000 residential units, office Phase I of the Hunters View rede- were released of the building with the other planned amenities. and commercial space, 300 acres of parks velopment project has wrapped up and latest design changes that do away with The union contractor, Swinerton, and open space, and 500 hotel rooms. Phase II of the gargantuan housing the yellow accent panels meant to frame started the project earlier this year and The project will be covered by a Project venture is firmly in the developer’s sights. the windows. Once complete, the build- slates the building’s completion for Labor Agreement with the building trades. New renderings and technical informa- ing will stand out as part a dramatically April 2016 with a goal of LEED silver An agreement was executed on July tion was submitted to the San Francisco changing San Francisco skyline. certification. They also recently demol- 2 to transfer the land to the Treasure Planning Commission for Block 10. A The development will feature 452 ished a building at nearby 333 Fremont Island Development Authority and will five-story mixed-use building will include dwelling units, mostly of the ultra-lux- in 2008 and erected a new apartment be completed in several phases over the 72 units of public housing, with a mixed- ury type. At 42 stories and 440 feet, the building in its place. next seven years. In that time the Navy income daycare facility, community must clean the parcels of land of harm- center, leasing office and retail space. ful materials like lead paint and asbes- The design is by Paulett Taggart tos, among other things. Architects. In their presentation, Hunt- ers View planners write “Block 10 will Tunnel-Boring Machines be the ‘heart’ of the neighborhood THE SCHOOL YEAR Break Through and create spaces for Hunters View Big Alma and Mom Chung, the two residents to engage with each other massive tunnel-boring machines that and the broader community.” In all, have been carving their way through the Hunters View covers 22 acres and will IS STARTING underground of San Francisco, made it provide up to 800 new residential units to their final destination just last month. after the demolition of all previous The twin tubes for the Central Subway housing on the site.

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Official Minutes of the San Francisco Building and BOARD OF BUSINESS REPS Construction Trades Council MEETING MINUTES A Century of Excellence in Craftsmanship June 10, 2014 The Board of Business Representatives meeting of June 10, 2014 was canceled, as the Secretary was in Washington, DC for meetings of the Emerald Cities Collaborative.

DELEGATES MEETING MINUTES DELEGATES MEETING MINUTES June 5, 2014 Turnout in the election had been very low, and even The Delegates meeting of the San Francisco though Proposition B had won by a large percentage June 19, 2014 Council: State budget a win for Trades. Delegates Building and Construction Trades Council of June 5, margin, as the vote stood now only about sixteen The Delegates meeting of the San Francisco take note. 2014 was called to order at 5:10 p.m. at the union hall percent of eligible voters had voted for it. David Chiu Building and Construction Trades Council of June 19, of Iron Workers Local 377, 570 Barneveld Avenue, by had won the primary for California State Assembly 2014 was called to order at 5:05 p.m. at the union hall SECRETARY’S REPORT: Chairman pro Tem Larry Mazzola, Jr. in District 17 by a few points over David Campos. of Electricians Local 6, 55 Fillmore Street, by President 1. The Emerald Cities Collaborative had held They would face each other again in November. meetings last week in Washington, DC. The Build- ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Larry Mazzola, Sr. Some would claim that Chiu had prevailed because ing and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO President Larry Mazzola, Sr., and Vice Presidents the electorate in a low-turnout election tended to be ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: (BCTD) was reevaluating its involvement with the Tim Donovan and Victor Parra excused; Secretary- conservative. They couldn’t make this claim and at the Vice Presidents Victor Parra and Tim Donovan Collaborative, although it had told us that local Build- Treasurer Michael Theriault present. same time claim that Proposition B was “progressive.” excused; President Larry Mazzola, Sr. and Secretary- ing and Construction Trades Councils should feel free The Secretary would consult with his co-plaintiffs to to remain involved if it seemed productive to them. CORRESPONDENCE – From: Treasurer Michael Theriault present. decide on whether or not to proceed further with our Part of this seemed to be a message to the Obama San Francisco Board of Supervisors: Notice of still-active lawsuit against Proposition B. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: administration. The Administration spoke often of all hearing on appeal of the environmental impact reports 2. We had met with Supervisor Mark Farrell A Special Order of Business was called to dis- the jobs that would come through energy efficiency for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. Delegates to discuss moving toward a Citywide project labor cuss possible establishment of a nonprofit for Trades and renewable power work, while few jobs were being take note. agreement (PLA) policy. The Secretary was reviewing education with attorney Bill Sokol of Weinberg, Roger produced in these sectors relative to such traditional California State Building and Construction Trades draft authorizing legislation from our attorney, Sharon and Rosenfeld. energy sectors as oil, natural gas, and coal; at the Council: California Occupational Safety and Health Seidenstein. The regular order of business resumed at 5:45 same time the Administration spoke of an “all of the Administration to visit jobsites. Delegates take note. 3. We and Clark/Hathaway Dinwiddie had p.m. above” energy policy that would support jobs in those exchanged drafts for a PLA for the Transbay Tower traditional sectors, but continued to delay approval of SECRETARY’S REPORT: project. CORRESPONDENCE – From: the Keystone Pipeline, even while its own agencies 1. As we had all seen, Proposition B had passed. (continued on page 23) California State Building and Construction Trades (continued on page 23)

July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 5 Pier 70 Project Image Courtesy Forest City Development Continued from page 1 the height approval now instead of Port documents backing Forest City’s waiting for the 2016 election in order proposal in 2011 noted that it envisions to determine how to plan for different “an innovation cluster that combines heights in the project area. He noted high quality office space with diverse and that the height limit change has been inspiring public amenities for the broader endorsed by the Dogpatch Neighbor- San Francisco community.” It will “at- hood Association, and is supported by tract both mature biotech, high-tech and the Potrero Boosters Neighborhood marine sciences companies, and start-up Association and some of those who companies, machine shops, prototyping/ backed Prop B in June. testing, artist studios, and tech incu- “Folks are in support of this be- bators for adaptive reuse of historic cause they understand that what’s there structures.” It has also attracted around now is not an asset,” Sylvan said. Still, 10,000 residents for its events that give the project will take advantage of the neighbors a sense of what will be and old buildings once used for manufac- to showcase local artists, artisans and turing or maritime uses. Plans call for designers who are tenants of the Noonan converting Building 12 – with its high Building on the site. windows and open floor area – into a “The site is compelling because maker’s market. The views of cranes of its pioneering maritime history, at the nearby BAE ship repair facility waterfront location, the public ben- are also touted as attractions for new efits it is expected to generate, and the residents of the Pier 70 project. opportunity to advance the region’s The $242 million project will in- growth economy in a unique way,” For- clude rehabilitation of existing build- est City’s President Kevin Ratner said. ings that already exceed the 40-foot The developer added that between one limit. Sylvan said Forest City had done million and two million square feet of “massive outreach” to the public since new commercial and office space will Forest City’s plans for Pier 70 include converting Building 12 into a market. 2011, including tours of the site and provide up to 10,000 permanent new open house events where neighbors jobs at Pier 70. could offer their visions for the area, Along with converting what was The project will generate approximately Noonan Building. and an open air market attended by once a shipbuilding center into a $15 million in revenue to support the Sylvan said since the measure would more than 5,000 people. Forest City’s mixed-use project with housing, shops, rebuild of public housing facilities, be voted on by San Franciscans city- plan will include the development of restaurants, and small manufacturers, such as the nearby Potrero Annex and wide, it would be important to inform at least 1,000 new units of housing, Forest City’s plan will create a new Potrero Terrace public housing com- people about the area who may not 1.8 million square feet of commercial park along the bay. The waterfront is munities, according to Forest City. The realize that Pier 70 isn’t actually a pier space, 400,000 square feet of retail, currently closed off to public access. developer will also provide new studios jutting out into the bay, like Piers 30-32, cultural and manufacturing uses, and The project also takes into account the at reduced rates for the artists at the but an underutilized asset with potential. nine acres of new parks. impacts of climate change by raising Once the project is approved by the grade of the site more than three voters, the 18 to 24 month approval feet to protect against sea level rise. process through CEQA, the Planning Forest City’s project fits with the Commission, and Port Commission Port of San Francisco’s Preferred Mas- will culminate with a vote by the Board ter Plan for Pier 70 published in 2010. of Supervisors in late 2016. Prelimi- It calls for providing sites for office, nary work could start in early 2017, research, emerging technologies, light including infrastructure planning and industry, commercial, cultural and rec- utility work. The entire project would reational uses through new construc- be a 10 to 15 year build out, with an tion or preservation of existing historic estimated 10,000 construction jobs. buildings. Sylvan said that new construction Sylvan said the project will also would be wood frame over a concrete include affordable housing—with podium. There will be approximately 600 homes affordable to low- and 10,000 square feet of historic structure middle-income individuals. He said rehab work. Sylvan said the devel- the proposal to have 30 percent afford- oper is committed to working with able housing is more than double the the Building Trades on a project labor amount currently required by city law. agreement as well as meeting local hir- A majority of the planned 1,000 to ing goals of 25 to 30 percent. 2,000 residential units will be rentals.

“The site is compelling because of its pioneering maritime history, waterfront location, the public benefits it is expected to generate, and the opportunity to advance the region’s growth economy in a unique way.”

PAGE 6 Organized Labor Museum of Modern Art modernization. Photo by Paul Burton Continued from page 1 Webcor has experience working on architecturally unique projects, includ- Webcor Builders Vice President Matt ing those that have sustainable design Rossie said. Those include large spans features to meet LEED Gold standards. to maintain clear art gallery spaces and Webcor was the general contractor for unique geometry, with the east elevation the California Academy of Sciences in curving in two directions. Rossie said Golden Gate Park and donated con- the building façade is unique, using a struction services for the Museum of fiberglass polymer composite material the African Diaspora near Yerba Buena for a portion of the curtain wall. Gardens. The new SFMOMA building “Structural steel erection has been chal- will feature elements that reduce energy lenged with the extremely tight site, leaving and water use. These include re-circu- no room for staging material and requiring lated water, energy-saving LED light- just-in-time delivery,” Rossie said. ing systems in the galleries and lighting The steel frame building is currently control systems that respond to changing at the sixth floor and rising. Crews from daylight availability. Building materials Webcor Concrete completed a major are designed to minimize the transfer of structural concrete pour in late June, thermal energy, the wood flooring in the with a series of trucks navigating through current fifth-floor galleries will be repur- traffic along New Montgomery Street posed for use in the new art conservation to access the site from Natoma Street, a studio, and other recycling of materials short block that ends at the construction will take place throughout the process. site with limited space to maneuver. The expansion will add ground level “All of the subcontractors on the galleries, a central gathering space, a new project are union employers,” Rossie sculpture garden, and orientation spaces said. “We currently have just over two that will be free to the public. The build- hundred craftsmen on the project, ex- ing runs contiguously along the back When the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opens in 2016, it promises to provide ecuting some incredibly complex work.” of SFMOMA’s Botta building, extend- greater art experiences for visitors. Structural steel work is being done by ing from Minna Street to the north to SME Steel, with CE Toland doing the Howard Street to the south. The galleries three sides, providing views of both the The museum raised $610 million, miscellaneous iron work. Other major in the existing and new buildings will be art in the galleries and the new public with $305 million for the building proj- subcontractors are Cupertino Electric, unified and double the current gallery spaces. When the building reopens in ect, $245 million for its endowment fund Allied Fire Protection (sprinklers), space from 59,000 to 130,000 square feet. 2016, it will provide greater art experi- and $60 million for interim program- Critchfield Mechanical (HVAC), JW The design also features new pedestrian ences for visitors and support SFMO- ming. The expansion project is entirely McClenahan (plumbing), Lee’s Imperial pathways that lead to and through the MA’s work in education, art conservation privately financed, so there is no local Welding (metal stairs), RFJ Meiswinkel museum from the surrounding streets. and in the international art community. hire requirement as on a public project. (drywall), PCI (acoustical ceilings) and The building also introduces a façade on During construction, the museum is pre- Webcor is hiring some local workers in Enclos (building façade). Otis Elevator Howard Street that will feature a large, senting new art exhibits at different sites compliance with the City’s First Source is doing the elevator construction and street-level gallery enclosed in glass on around the Bay Area. Hiring ordinance.

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July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 7 Golden State Warriors to Build New Arena in Mission Bay ♦♦Team Moves Proposed Project from Piers 30-32 on the Embarcadero By Paul Burton Image Courtesy Golden State Warriors Contributing Writer

he Golden State Warriors an- nounced plans to build their new Tarena in Mission Bay, abandon- ing an original proposal for the project to take shape at Piers 30-32 on the Embarcadero. The Warriors did not say directly whether the move was a response to Proposition B, the successful June ballot measure that requires voter approval for projects that exceed current height limits along the waterfront. The team had indicated a willingness to take its arena plan for Piers 30-32 to the voters this November. Now, voter approval will not be needed as the new site is on privately owned land, and the proposed 125 foot height of the arena is well below the cur- rent height limit of 160 feet in Mission Bay. The Warriors have not released any preliminary designs for the arena, but said the basic elements planned for the Pier 30-32 project remain the same: an The Golden State Warriors plan to build their 125-foot tall, 18,000-seat arena in Mission Bay. The team had intended to build in the 18,000-seat arena for basketball games, Embarcadero. concerts and cultural events. The Warriors purchased the 12- office space at the tower under construc- neighborhood adds new housing and the 2018 season. acre parcel at Third and 16th streets tion at Fremont and Mission in the businesses. The project will be covered by a in Mission Bay from Salesforce.com in Transbay Transit District. “We believe Mission Bay is a perfect Project Labor Agreement with the April. Salesforce had proposed a multi- While Piers 30-32 will remain vacant fit,” said Warriors co-owner and CEO building trades, with potentially more colored campus complex for the site, but and still in need of funding for repairs, Joe Lacob in a press release. “It is a than 2,000 construction jobs created abandoned its plans for the Mission Bay the Mission Bay location is touted as wonderful inland site in a dynamic part over the three years of construction and location last year and has leased all the a win-win and considered ideal as that of the city that is convenient for fans 1,757 permanent jobs created. The team from all over the Bay Area.” also reached an agreement with UNITE The new location borders Muni’s HERE Local 2 in 2012 to “provide a Third Street Light Rail and is within a fair process for workers to choose union few blocks of Caltrain. BART connects representation at the food service and to Muni at the Embarcadero BART hospitality outlets that will be part of station and will also connect to Muni the Warriors Arena project on the San SHEEDY via the Powell Street station once the Francisco waterfront.” The deal will Central Subway opens in 2018 – just in ensure that restaurant, concession, and time for the 2018-19 basketball season. food service workers at Oracle Arena A Name Trusted by Labor for Years! Lacob noted that the arena will be preserve their jobs when the San Fran- privately financed and on private land, cisco facility opens. Worker’s Comp - Social Security Disability which he said is virtually unprecedented At the San Francisco Building and among major league sports and enter- Construction Trades Council May Day tainment facilities in the U.S. The trans- rally at the Civic Center, Golden State action with Salesforce.com involves no Warriors representative Alix Rosenthal public property, he said, and no public reiterated the team’s commitment to subsidy. There are no naming rights or employing union labor. sponsorship rights associated with the “The Warriors voluntarily agreed to transaction, according to the Warriors. pay prevailing wages and honor lo- The development will also create a new cal hiring,” she said, for the privately five-acre waterfront park across Terry funded arena project. “We remain Francois Blvd. from the arena that will committed to local hire and prevailing be open and accessible to the public. wages.” “We said all along that we wanted The team will continue to work with to create a spectacular cultural destina- the hotel workers union to keep their tion for the City and the entire region,” workforce at a new arena unionized. added Warriors co-owner Peter Gruber. “Our commitment to card-check The team’s Chief Operating Officer neutrality remains rock solid,” Rosen- Rick Welts commented that since an- thal said. nouncing plans to relocate to San Fran- The pre-construction contract for the law office of cisco from Oakland, “we’ve spent the the arena was awarded to the union con- last two years listening. We’ve learned a tractors Hunt Construction Group and Nicholas Sheedy lot. We are proud of the plans we have Webcor. Hunt has built many sports put forward to date and we’re thrilled to facilities around the U.S., including the Making a false or fraudulent workers’ compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of announce this great leap forward.” Barclays Center basketball arena for the up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine. The next steps will include more Brooklyn Nets, Citi Field in New York Call for a frEE ConSultation public outreach and public planning for the Mets, and Nationals Park for the and environmental impact reviews Washington Nationals. Webcor com- before construction can begin. The pleted a major project (415) 335-4281 Warriors expressed confidence that the for UC Berkeley’s Memorial Stadium project would be completed in time for last August.

PAGE 8 Organized Labor Steel Rising at Tishman Speyer’s Second Street Office Tower rews of ironworkers are hard at work Photos by Paul Burton on the steel-frame office tower at 222 CSecond Street for developer Tishman Speyer. Several welders are positioned high above the nearby Marine Fireman’s Hall at the ninth level of what will be a 26-story com- mercial building. Earlier this year, the business networking company LinkedIn announced that it would be leasing all 26 stories – a total of 450,000 square feet with room for 2,500 employees. Turner Construction is the General Con- tractor for the project, with crews of carpen- ters, laborers and operating engineers. Union employer Malcolm Drilling completed excava- tion last fall. Construction is steel and concrete frame with a glass curtain wall. The exterior skin of the building will be comprised of over- Once completed, the steel-frame office tower at 222 2nd Street will rise 26 stories and include nearly 450,000 lapping full-floor glass panels. The building will square feet of office space. be set back above the 5th floor, and set back further above the 17th floor. The project on the southwest corner of How- ard and Second streets was approved in 2010 by the Planning Commission. It has been rede- signed since the original approval with the origi- nal design by Tom Phifer modified by Gensler Architects. When completed in early 2016, it will have 447,336 square feet of office space, 5,001 square feet of retail space, two subterranean levels of parking, and 8,500 square feet of public space. The project is registered to meet LEED certification, through the use of sustainable construction practices and building materials. Union contractor Herrick supplied the struc- tural steel and has a large crew of Ironworkers on the project. The company’s logo is visible on I-beams throughout the city.

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July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 9 Carpenters Local 22

2085 Third Street

San Francisco, CA 94107 Photo courtesy of Jarold Hayden (415) 355-1322 Fax (415) 355-1422 Website www.local22.org

Executive Board John Finnegan – President Pat Mulligan – Financial Secretary Patricio Cubas – Vice President Frank Masterson – Warden Bob Mattacola – Recording Secretary David Cortez – Trustee Kenneth Ho – Conductor Andrew Devine – Trustee Bill Bergerson – Treasurer Rudy Rodriguez – Trustee

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING NOTICE

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 7:00PM 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco (located between 1st & Fremont streets)

Parking is available on the street and behind the building. Please bring your current dues card for entrance into the meeting

We regret the loss of the The following members recently com- following members: pleted their apprenticeship training Thomas Bazley – 77, passed away and were awarded their Journeyperson Ivan Lopez was recognized at the July meeting for his completion of the apprenticeship program. on June 10, 2014 with 52+ years of Certificates: membership. He is survived by his wife Ernest E. Canindin Barbara, son Robert, daughter Belinda Jun C. Huang place at the beginning of the meeting so part of its ACA mandated healthcare and son Martin as well as his three Kenneth Low be sure to show up on time. plan. Hobby Lobby was given this grandchildren Jake, Naomi and Ben. He Rahsaan McCurn special exemption based on the idea had resided in Petaluma. Shaun M. Ryan Here’s The Deal by Kenny that their religious beliefs were being Peter Farragher – 80, passed away infringed. The court explained that this on June 13, 2014 with 52+ years of Political Endorsements Lukas The purpose of the Supreme Court decision was tailored to be very narrow membership. He is survived by his wife At the next regular membership is to insure that human rights, guaran- and would not affect very many people Margaret, daughter Marcella (Brian), meeting of Carpenters teed by the U.S. Constitution, are not beyond the Hobby Lobby Corporation. son Patrick (Randa) and granddaugh- 22, a special order of business has negatively affected by laws passed by Many folks are nevertheless concerned. ters Tara and Sarah. He was a native of been called for the purpose of political Congress. The Supreme Court’s latest The decision to extend consti- County Mayo, Ireland and had resided endorsements. The format for endorse- decision seems to be extending these tutional rights to Hobby Lobby, a in San Francisco. ments will follow Section 28 of the Local Union By-Laws. The meeting rights to corporations. corporation, was based on the “Citi- 50 Year Honorary Members: will be held at 450 Harrison Street, San The conservative majority on the zens United” decision that instituted Raymond R. Ayala Francisco on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 court decided that a small corporation, the idea that corporations are people Michael A. Martinez at 7 PM. Hobby Lobby, was not required to pay and are entitled to the same constitu- Frank Schubert Endorsements will probably take for birth control for its employees as tional protections that were reserved exclusively to individuals. In other words, the court leapfrogged from one questionable decision to another. The question then is, what will the next leap be? Will union actions be constrained? Will unions be considered people in the same way that corporations are? What other human rights will be extended to corporations? There are many ques- tions that have yet to be answered. Pension Verification Forms In order to ensure that your form re- ceives the required signature you may wish to call the hall before stopping by. Due to a reduction in clerical staff hours the finance office periodically experiences closures. OSHA 10 & 30 Classes It is now possible to take OSHA 10 & 30 classes on-line using one of the following websites: www.oshacampus.com www.oshainstituteofamerica.com www.myosha30hour.com www.osha-30.org www.osharegulationsafetytrainingonline.org Field Representative Sean McGarry pictured with his son Gerald Fowler and his wife Derryl stopping by the Local 22 hall. Tristan.

PAGE 10 Organized Labor Photo courtesy of Bob Mattacola The cost of these classes will be re- Food Banks imbursed by the local to members who For those of us who are in need of have been in good standing for at least assistance, Carpenters Local 22 has three months. Members must submit made donations to the San Francisco both their OSHA card and their receipt Food Bank at the encouragement of to the finance office c/o Financial Secre- the Northern California Regional tary Pat Mulligan. Council. Use this valuable resource as needed. The three dispensaries in San Journey Level Francisco are: Upgrade Courses If you are interested in keeping up Old First Church to date with the Journey Level Upgrade 1751 Sacramento Street Courses that are being offered, or if you (near Van Ness Ave.) are interested in being placed on a wait Saturday 9 AM list for future classes, please visit www. Providence ctcnc.org or contact Field Representa- 4699 3rd Street tive Gilbert De Anda at the local. (cross street is Newcomb Ave.) Thursday 10:30 AM E-mail Addresses Please update your contact infor- Interfaith mation and provide us with a current 1011 Garfield E-mail address. You may do this by (between Beverly & Junipero Serra) stopping by the hall, E-mailing info@ Wednesday 4 PM local22.org or giving us a call.

Fifty Year Honorary Member Allan Burge.

Carpet Linoleum & Soft Tile Local 12 Carpet Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers Local 12 Administrative Office: 2149 Oakland Road San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 824-1280 • Fax (408) 955-0150 President: Dave Ahern Financial Secretary: Anthony Nuanes Regional Offices: San Leandro - 2020 Williams St., Suite A1, San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 454-8150 San Francisco - 1939 Market St., Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 625-0225 Business Representatives: Tony Tofani • Gene Hopkins • Juan Calderon Organizers: Lance Ryken • Curtis Day Monthly meetings held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 2020 Williams Street in San Leandro.

From the Desk of Juan P. Calderon

Brothers and Sisters of Local #12, ated and close to finalization. reminder: All it takes is three events to ing the job site address. This is a good I hope this article finds you well and These PLA’s mean more hours for qualify and to be invited to the annual habit to practice as it can only help I equally hope that you had a fun-filled our members and exposes our compe- VAC dinner. Keep in mind friends and you protect yourself. Next I would like and safe Fourth of July celebration with tition to our skilled craftsmen. There family are eligible also. The more the to remind you all to stay current with friends and family. The work picture has are certain provisions in these agree- merrier. your . If you have not signed improved immensely and I would like to ments that mandate these non-signa- A couple of basic things I would up for Automatic Payment of Dues echo the opportunities available as I wrote tory contractors to utilize our mem- like to remind all members. Every third I would advise you to do so. Lastly, in last month’s submittal. Always remem- bership for the labor to be performed. Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm remember that you are a reflection of ber to put your name on the Out of Work District Council 16 prides itself on our Local #12 regular call meeting High Performance/High Value and are list every first day of the month. Currently being politically involved and sup- takes place at 2020 Williams Street, representatives of your respective em- this month’s list is at a bare minimum, but ports labor friendly candidates. These San Leandro, CA 94577. I appreciate ployers out in the field. New schedules that should change in the weeks to come. councilmembers, vice mayors, mayors, those members who attend and would for STARS are available (July 2014-De- There are a lot of projects out there that and school district director’s play a like to see new faces and more partici- cember 2014) . Thanks for reading, and are approaching the finished craft stage. major role on these agreements being pation. Secondly, remember to keep see you at the next meeting. Along with these active jobs there are passed and in place. This leads me to all of your check stubs and maintain several PLA’s (Project Labor Agreements) talk about VAC’s and how your help a daily journal of your work days, Respectfully, in the East Bay area that are being negoti- is always appreciated. Just a friendly hours began to hours ended, includ- Juan P. Calderon

July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 11 Continued from page 1 bay, featuring 298 luxury condos. On the Job Site talked with the workers, who shared their excitement about what they do and being in an organization that combines the different unions in the finishing trades.

Cedric Hilliard Gene Soares Painter Taper

My favorite part of painting is cutting I’ve been in the trade 30 years. I in the trim. I feel like Picasso. You need started when I was 18, and it’s changed a a steady hand to paint a straight line. It lot since then. The trade has evolved with took me a while. But you have to crawl different materials and a different pace of before you can walk. work. It’s getting harder. They want more It’s a great experience being a volume of production and at the same painter and meeting people in other time more perfection. I’m also getting a trades. While you’re doing your own little older. I’ll be 50 in November, and work, you can see what they’re doing then in five more years I can retire. and gain a lot of experience. You get District Council 16 is great for the trades an overall sense of the big picture and because we have more members and that how we’re all working together mak- makes us stronger. When we started, we were ing the building turn out great. That’s just the tapers and painters, and now we are what it’s like being part of District also the glaziers and the floors coverers. Be- Council 16. fore, it was tough. It was hard to get anything On this job you have a view of the done, and our voices weren’t being heard. whole city. From up here you can see all Now we have more members behind us. the cranes. It’s reassuring. I know there is It’s a good trade to get into, but it is going to be more work when this job ends. hard work. You get to meet new people, Follow the cranes, that’s the name of the you go to different job sites. It’s not the construction game. same thing day after day.

PAGE 12 Organized Labor James Martineau Ed Colón José Ibarra Mike Souza Taper Painter Floor Coverer Glazier, Apprentice

When I started we used to be almost Being a painter is lovely, and the I like doing a quality job. It’s great The apprenticeship program is all white and English-speaking, but now we people you meet on the job are wonderful. being part of the finishing group. We’re all pretty good. I go to school every have [more diverstiy]. I think it’s won- When you start work it’s all bare sheet working together to complete the building, three months to learn more about derful. You become more open-minded. rock and spackling. When you leave at like one big family looking out for each the trade. Everyone on my job site Diversity is always a good thing, no matter the end of the day, the walls are painted other. That’s what I like about being in has been good to me. Overall I’m what the group. nice and solid, the trim is done, and it is District Council 16. Every job is different, happy with it. My dad was a glazier, It’s the same thing about District Council just a good feeling. but you get to work with the crew and we and he’s glad I’m a glazier and in 16. We have glaziers, floor layers, and all the We all get along much better, now all communicate pretty good. I feel blessed the union. other finishing guys on the job. They recog- that everyone’s in the same organization. with all the work we have right now. I like being in a council with the nize you. “James, how you doing? We got a Now we’re like one team. Before people The unique thing about this job is the different trades. It bonds us all to- contract coming up...” They give us informa- argued and fussed a little, but now you radius of the wall, and we need a 6-inch gether as one big team and one big tion about what’s going on in their union, and get on jobs and it’s organized a lot better. border all the way around. Cutting car- family. That’s what being in a union we give them information about what’s going The benefits are good for the kids, and pet on a curve is challenging, but after is all about. We feel like we are all on in our union. It’s like a big family. so is the money. You start the day early, 15 years in the trade I have the feel for together and not working against I remember when we were on our own get the job done, and leave early enough it and know the little tricks. What is the each other. It’s pretty awesome. as tapers. There was a lot of animosity to get the rest of the things you need to trick? Patience. and backstabbing, and more politics. Now do during the day done. we get more representation, and that helps out all the crafts as well. When you see the glaziers on the job site you can let them know, “Hey, we’re doing a good job here representing District Council 16, so let’s get together.” We’re a big family, abso- lutely, District Council 16.

Chris Paganetti Glazier

I like working in high spots with an in- credible view like this. On top of Rincon Towers you get an incredible vantage German Perez point of one of the most beautiful places Floor Coverer in the world, San Francisco. I’m just one of the worker bees. I like looking back at the job and see- There are so many things to be done. ing how nice the carpet looks and knowing They just give me a task and I jump I did a good job. right in and do it. I help out wherever I My favorite job was doing my church in can and let the big-league guys deal with San Mateo. I was happy I could help them. the big picture. Every time I go to the church I remember I did I want to feel confident about my the carpet. My kids and my friends know, the work, so that if my boss or the owner of carpet looks great, and it makes me feel great. the building came by I would be proud I’m happy to be in the union with all to show them the work I’m doing. I’d the benefits and know I have a retirement. say,“Yeah that’s my work,” and hope- And being with all the other trades makes fully they like what they see. I’m about it even better. craftsmanship.

July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 13 IBEW Local 6 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 6 55 Fillmore Street IBEW Local 6 2014 Election Results San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 861-5752 Timothy J Donovan Business Manager-Financial Business Manager-Financial Secretary Secretary/Delegate:...... John J. Doherty President: ...... Michael McKenna Vice President:...... Jeff B. Hawthorne Recording Secretary:...... Mary Cordes-Hutchings Treasurer:...... Steve Passanisi MEETING NOTICES 55 FILLMORE STREET Executive Board: Anthony “Tony” Sandoval Ron Lewis Unit One Committee Meeting Unit Six, Sound & Communications Jose Fuentes Almanza Tuesday, August 5, 2014 Thursday August 14, 2014 David McCarroll 4:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Russ “Big China” Au Yeung Unit Five, Muni Railway Shop Retired Members-Senior Sixes Examining Board: Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Thursday, August 21, 2014 Doug Wylder 4:30 P.M. 10:30 A.M. Chantel Lewis Executive Board Unit One, Inside Wiremen Cyrone Byrd Tuesday August 12, 2014 Tuesday, August 26, 2014 4:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Delegate to International Convention: General Membership Executive Board Stephen M. Powers Wednesday, August 13, 2014 Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Matt Bamberger 4:30 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Mary Cordes-Hutchings Tom O’Rourke Phil A. Farrelly Michael McKenna Jeff B. Hawthorne Best wishes to our recently organize the solar-leasing side of the retired members: industry. This is another example of Unit One: D aVID A. Burrows how to work together for the better- Carlos Salazar, Chair Kenneth C. Gauchi ment of the industry. Kevin Tumminia, Co-Chair Ronald J. Gooding CONGRATULATIONS TO Brendan Greene, Secretary John M. Lappin, III Ian Rodriguez, Member at Large Brian W. Lively THE NEW OFFICERS Jesus Nevaraz, Member at Large regina l. puccinelli Congratulations to all the new Elected 6/24/14 at regularly scheduled Unit One meeting james e. wheeler officers at Local 6. As new officers, you are the life blood of the Local Unit Five: We extend our sympathy to the family and many responsibilities are now Unit committee election postponed until Sept 2014 meeting and friends of Joseph D. Lynch, Retired yours. The charge of spending your Cable Splicer, who passed away on June members’ money wisely, of investing Unit Six: 8, 2014, and to the family and friends sensibly and maintaining conditions Joe Hagan, Chair of Jeff Hope, Retired Material Handler, and respect for our members that so Pat Walter, Vice Chair who passed away on June 23, 2014. many members have fought for in the Isaac Lipfert, Recorder past. Although all of you new leaders Mike Arrastio, Committee Member I recently attended a meeting in come from the Inside branch of Lo- Louis Lima, Committee Member to discuss partnering with cal 6 please remember that you have Elected at June 12, 2014 regularly scheduled Unit Six meeting the Sierra Club on Clean Energy and the responsibility to represent every Renewables. The Sierra Club can IBEW Local 6 member when mak- help prioritize and move policies that ing decisions. Reach out to the other create IBEW jobs. They will educate branches; Sound & Communications, key environmental partners about our Residential, Material Handlers, Pacific values and priorities. Together we can Fire Alarm, City and County of San Ask questions, volunteer and see standing since 1999; Luz Maria tap into new networks in the green Francisco, , MTA, how you can help out. Thanks to the Rodriguez, C&CSF Rep/ Business industry; the Sierra Club has indus- BAE Ship and Marine, CBS Outdoor Election Committee of Bill Cirimele, Representative; Tom O’Rourke, Dis- try relationships we don’t have and and Golden Gate Sign and others to Election Judge; and members Jerome patcher/Assistant Business Manager; can facilitate introductions. Govern- educate and support them in follow- Pagan, Greg Montarano, Troy Acev- and Steve Cloherty, Organizer. All ment directives to improve Energy ing our Bylaws and Constitution. Our edo and Jeff Ranta, for all the work these representatives will continue Efficiency, Clean Transportation and strength is in unity. We are the premier running a complicated process and to be loyal members of Local 6 and Renewables are initiatives that pres- Local in the whole IBEW, from coast working such a long day. productive employees for our signa- ent major opportunities for the IBEW to coast. All the Collective Bargain- At this time I would like to thank tory contractors. I appreciate their to expand into new markets. We ing Agreements have been bargained the membership for allowing me service and commitment to our can accelerate California Advanced for and approved by the members and to serve you as Business Manager- union cause. Lighting Controls Training Programs need to be enforced and interpreted Financial Secretary over the last two A special thank you goes to John (CALCTP) efficiency retrofit work in consistently. I’m sure you’ll do a good and one half years. Also thanks to the O’Rourke, International Representa- California. Electric Vehicle EV charg- job protecting and advancing Local 6. staff that have worked so hard with tive for the Ninth District, and Emily ing infrastructure statewide using The election had a rather large me during the last fifteen years pro- O’Rourke-Russie for years of dedica- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Train- turnout this year. It is great to see tecting the conditions that have been tion and energy given so generously ing Program (EVITP) will be acceler- younger members turn out to support established in Local 6 over the years. to Local 6. ated. Supporting policies that would the very important process of elect- Leaving office along with me are continue construction of utility-scale ing the decision makers for the Local. Ramon Garcia, Organizer/Business In Brotherhood renewable projects and partner to help This involvement shouldn’t stop now. Representative, a member in good Timothy J. Donovan

PAGE 14 Organized Labor Senior Sixes Ken Mesita for the great meals they have put together for us. Wages *Effective June 23, 2014: Greetings from the Local 6 retiree Each month EISB mails a notice to club. We wish all our brothers and the retirees with that month’s luncheon Journeyman – $58.82 per hour [$1.90 per hour] sisters a good summer with your family menu and who will be cooking. If you’re Foreman, Shop Foreman – $66.17 per hour and friends. not getting this mailing, call EISB and let them know to add you to the list. The Senior Sixes gather every third General Foreman – $73.53 per hour Thursday of each month. Social hour Remember to let John Walsh know begins at 11:00, and lunch is served at a week ahead of time if you plan to noon in the Local 6 auditorium. An attend the meeting. It is important that Fringes *Effective June 1, 2014: exception is September 18th. That day the chefs get an accurate count for the the retirees and their guests will meet for lunch menu. John’s phone number is Health & Welfare – $13.23 per hour [$0.25 per hour] this years’ summer barbecue at Junipero (415) 337-6158. Serra County Park in San Bruno. A few of us got together after June’s Total Pension – $12.77 per hour Our lunch menus are prepared by the meeting to play golf at the Golden Gate [1.35 per hour: $9.02 DBP; $3.75 RSP] seniors in the hall kitchen, if you have Park 9 hole golf course. It was fun and an idea for an entrée let John Walsh relatively quick, and we made plans Apprenticeship/EISB/LMCC – $1.145 per hour know. We welcome new cooks, and the to do the same after July’s meeting, so N.E.B.F – 3% gross earnings Senior Sixes will reimburse for the cost bring your sticks and join us. See you at our next meeting. of supplies. Thanks to the volunteer IBEW-COPE – $0.05 per hour chefs who have stepped forward this (an after tax “assignment of wages” per voluntary check-off.) year, especially the Cendak family and — Steve Walsh, PS. Apprentices Wages Pension 1st 12 months 40 % $23.53 $0.00 3rd 6 months 45 % $26.47 $5.75 4th 6 months 50 % $29.41 $6.39 Live Better 5th 6 months 55 % $32.35 $7.02 6th 6 months 60 % $35.29 $7.66 7th 6 months 65 % $38.23 $8.30 Work Union 8th 6 months 70 % $41.17 $8.94 9th 6 months 75 % $44.12 $9.58 10th 6 months 80 % $47.06 $10.22

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July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 15 Sign Display Local 510 SIGN DISPLAY & ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL UNION 510 Established March 10, 1900 Local 510 Picnic 250 Executive Park Blvd., Suite 4850 San Francisco, CA 94134 Our annual summer picnic is scheduled for (415) 468-7280 – Fax (415) 468-4004 Sunday, August 3, 2014 at McNear’s Beach in San Rafael. Please RSVP to 415-468-7280, ext. Joe Toback, Business Representative Owen Murphy, Business Representative 14 or e-mail [email protected] Josh Ende, Field Representative

Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday Aug us t 2 0 1 4 Sho w Schedule

Lo cal 5 1 0 S u m m er Pi cn i c — S unday, A u g u s t 3 — M cN ear ' s Beach , S an R af ael — 1 1 am - 4 p m of Nicholas Bordois and Howard Sperry. Our August 13th Union Meeting is The San Francisco Labor Council voted Mo v e i n Sho w B oot h s cancelled. Joe Toback, Owen Murphy, on July 14 to call for a . The Gi f t Mo s co n e N E m p l oyc o 7/ 28 8/ 2- 5 800 and Richard Doyle will be represent- strike lasted four days and paralyzed the C h em i ca l Mo s co n e FD C 8/ 6 10- 12 500 ing Local 510 that week at the IUPAT city. The Longshoremen eventually won Au gu st Un ion Me e tin g Can c e lle d — Ne x t Me e t i n g : We d n e s d a y , Se p t e m b e r 10 General Convention. Our next regular a decent contract with improvements to Union Meeting will be September 10th wages and benefits, and most important- V M W o rl d Mo s co n e ( A l l ) FD C 8/18 25- 28 S p eci a l F a ce & B o d y S J CC U PA 8/ 22 24- 25 300 at 150 Executive Park Blvd. ly a procedure and an end to Ca l De n t a l Mo s co n e S GE S 8/ 31 9/ 4- 6 800 the “Shape-up” with the establishment of S e p te mbe r a . The results of the General I n t el Mo s co n e W T3 9/ 4 9- 11 S p eci a l Our e-mail addresses Strike were that San Francisco became T h e r ap e u t i c R ad i ol ogy Mo s co n e S GE S 9/ 8 14- 16 900 have changed recognized as a Union city and all work- P e r i od on t ol ogy Mo s co n e W She pa r d 9/ 16 20- 22 400 O ra cl e Mo s co n e ( A ll ) FD C 9/ 21 29- 10/ 2 S p eci a l Please note and change in your ad- ers benefited from the unity of action October dress books: that followed the death of two men and D rea m f o rce Mo s co n e ( A ll ) FD C 10/ 7 13- 16 S p eci a l JoeToback, [email protected] the sacrifice of many. It’s important for Sur g e o ns Mo s co n e S FD C 10/ 22 27- 29 1000 us all to pay tribute to that effort. Our Josh Ende, [email protected] Novem ber own Local may not have seen the estab- Owen Murphy, [email protected] N A S S 2014 Mo s co n e S FD C 11/ 7 12- 14 900 lishment of its hiring hall if it weren’t for S a m s u n g D ev el o p ers Mo s co n e W 11/ 8 11- 13 S p eci a l Jean Wisecarver, [email protected] the precedent of unity set in that general SF A ut o Mo s co n e N , S FD C 11/ 18 22- 29 F u ll Ha ll Janet Cacherelis, [email protected] strike of 1934. Check www.local510.org for the most recent show and training schedule information.

John Kyle (JATC), [email protected] We’ve seen the results of unity in our successful fight against Proposition 32. New contractors with That was a defensive struggle to protect Local 510: our rights to have a collective voice in the We have several recent additions political process. We now need to turn our to our signatory contractors: Beyond attention to the assertive struggle for better LOCAL 510 ELECTION RESULTS Exhibit Logistics, Tru Services, Tricord, wages, benefits, and working conditions. OnSite Exhibitor Services Most importantly, we need to find a way to JUNE 11, 2014 deliver our message that we are an essential As the paper goes to press, we’ve just part of the local community and to reach President: Michael Kraemer Delegates: San Francisco Labor Council – passed through the 80th anniversary of our members in more effective ways. Vice President: Esteban Ferrey Esteban Ferrey, Michael Kraemer (Esteban Bloody Thursday. On July 5, 1934, in the In the upcoming November election Ferrey resigned after the election and heart of the Great Depression, there was it is important for us to focus ourselves Financial Secretary: Ann Worth Augustin Oropeza was appointed with the a fight on the waterfront when striking in unity, to support the politicians who Treasurer: Chris Dichtel approval of the membership) to replace him Longshoremen confronted work for working people. We will be at the port and the police responded with reaching out to our members in the next Recording Secretary: Morgan Worth Delegate: Alameda Labor Council – Morgan Worth teargas and shotguns to an angry scene. few months to come together and put Trustee for Local 510: Roger Hoff Ultimately two men died and many were in time for the candidates and the issues Delegates: District Council 36 – Michael Warden: William Taylor injured. Thousands of union supporters that affect us all. Kraemer, John Kyle turned out on July 9 in a funeral proces- Pac/Promo Comm.: Chris Wren, William sion that stretched for a mile and a half Respectfully Submitted, Taylor, Richard Doyle down Market Street to mourn the deaths Joe Toback Photos by John Kyle

Teamwork class with 510 apprentices. Swing stage class on the roof of Moscone West.

PAGE 16 Organized Labor Elevator Constructors Local 8 Looking Up the Hatch International Union of Elevator Constructors Local No. 8 MEETINGS 690 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110-2117 (415) 285-2900 • Fax (415) 285-2020 San Francisco Reno DATE CHANGED DUE TO IUEC Thurs., July 31, 2014, 5:30 p.m. Greg Hardeman Eric W. McClaskey NATIONAL MEETING Nevada Building Trades Hall Interim Business Representative Business Manager/Financial Secretary Wed., August 27, 2014, 5:30 p.m. 1819 Hymer Ave., Sparks, Nevada 690 Potrero Ave. Matt Doran Larry Barulich Fresno Business Representative/Recording Secretary Organizer Sacramento Wed., August 13, 2014, 5:30 p.m. Wed., August 6, 2014, 5:30 p.m. Piccadilly Inn Airport Sheet Metal Apprentice and 5115 East McKinley Ave., Fresno. card. Minimum means that if your daily SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Mechanic Training Building expenses are greater than $79, receipts ITEMS FOR JULY 1624 Silica Avenue. • Swearing in of new Officers should be turned in for the days that • Voting on the 2014/2015 Budget exceed the minimum. If you have any We are now using the Local 8 website as an additional means of notifying our • Purchasing half-page ads in the questions, please call your Union Hall. members of upcoming Special Called Meeting Items at our General Meetings. Organized Labor newspaper’s Labor The website address is www.iuec8.org. Day and Holiday editions at a total VACATION PAY cost of $2,080.00 Vacation Pay accrued from January IUEC; do so with pride and profession- • Donating $2,500.00 to the Nevada 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 is due and ELECTION RESULTS alism, our membership deserves no less. Democratic Caucus to support Local payable in full by July 15, 2014. Those Congratulations to the following who have worked less than five (5) years newly elected officers for the 2014/2015 8’s interests pertaining to changes in SPECIAL ELECTION the Nevada Administrative Code in the business shall receive Vacation Pay terms of office: At our June general meeting, Del Gar- • Nominations to fill the vacant posi- credit on the basis of 6 percent of his/her President – Jim Leonard, III ner announced that he will be returning to tion of Business Representative regular hourly rate for all hours actually Vice President – Kevin Wright the field at the end of June. I would like to • Donating $20,000.00 to the Local 82 worked. Those who have worked more Treasurer – Dave Grenfell take this opportunity to thank Del for his Defense Fund than five (5) years in the business shall Executive Board – Darrin Arbasetti, receive Vacation Pay credit on the basis Pete Tanzillo, Mark Thomas, service to Local 8 as Business Representa- PER DIEM RATE INCREASE of 8 percent of his/her regular hourly Nick Urban tive. Del has done an excellent job repre- senting our membership and handled the In accordance with Section VI of the rate for all hours worked. Warden – Ray Galvan many responsibilities of the Office with Traveling Expense Agreements, there In addition, USE YOUR VACA- Trustee – John Leatham professionalism. He represented us well. will be a $1.50 increase to the current TION TIME. The Contract is very spe- Journal Correspondent – Eric Mc I wish Del the best of luck at his new posi- Per Diem rate. Effective July 1, 2014, cific that all members must use at least Claskey tion and thank him for the outstanding the new minimum rate will be $79. Please the minimum vacation time accrued. San Francisco Building Trades job he did for the membership of Local 8. make a note of this on your current wage Life is too short. Take those vacations. Council – Matt Doran, Del Garner, Greg Hardeman, Eric McClaskey The departure of Del creates a va- San Mateo Building Trades Council – cancy in the office of Business Repre- Larry Barulich, Del Garner, sentative that will be filled by a special Dan Wiegand election. Local 8 will hold a special Santa Clara Building Trades Council – election in accordance with our Consti- Terri Carroll, Nick Hess tution and By-Laws to fill this vacancy. San Francisco Labor Council – Bruce As stated earlier, the July 16 meeting is Agid, Matt Doran, Mike Hansen, Special Called for nominations to fill Greg Hardeman the vacant office of Business Represen- tative. By the end of August our newly I would like to welcome Mark elected Business Representative will Thomas to our Local 8 Executive Board, begin serving the members of Local 8. our new Warden, Ray Galvan, and con- The results of the special election will be gratulate all returning members. I look announced in the coming months. Subscribe: forward to working with our new group of officers in the coming year. As Elected Enjoy your summer and be safe, The Voice of Officers, you represent Local 8 and the Eric W. McClaskey San Francisco’s Labor Movement Plasterers and Cement for 114 Years Masons Local 300

Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300

Organized Labor Main Office: The Official Newspaper of the 8400 Enterprise Way, Suite 111, Oakland, CA 94621-1310 San Francisco Building & Construction Tel: 510-430-9492 • Fax: 510-430-9183 Trades Council, AFL-CIO Michael J. Moylan, Acting Business Manager 1188 Franklin St., Suite 203 San Francisco, CA 94109 West Bay Office: Ph: (415) 345-9333 150 Executive Park, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94134 Fax: (415) 345-9449 Tel: 415-468-4411 • Fax: 415-468-7121 www.sfbuildingtradescouncil.org David Johnson, Business Agent For subscription information: (818) 884-8966 x 101 Field Reps: Emilio Aldana, Gary Clark, Henry Jimenez, Greg Levy, [email protected] Jose Mendez, Chris Knerr, Keith Shanks, Marshall Vasquez

July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 17 Roofers Local 40 United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local Union No. 40 150 Executive Park Boulevard changed from .50/member to $1.00/mem- national Vice President, thus, he lost his Suite 3625 ber at the meetings. ‘International VP Office.’ At the 1954 San Francisco, CA 94134 The President of the Union was Leo Convention a resolution was drafted Phone: (415) 508-0261 Juarez who would continue until 2010 and passed which stated a VP no longer Fax: (415) 508-0318 as leader – a record 21 years (the aver- had to be elected by a Local Union in STEVEN TUCKER Business Manager age President serves for four years). The order to be seated at a convention, but BRUCE LAU Secretary/Treasurer Vice President was Larry Hamilton who it was too late for Jim. He was President Larry Hamilton President would also continue until 2010 – a record of Local 40 eight times and in 1945 was 29 years (the average Vice President serves the Sec-Treasurer. He was very much in- about 5 years). Larry Hamilton was the volved with the Apprenticeship Program It is July and just about everyone is Member Milestones Sec-Treasurer, the Warden was Marlin and later, I believe, went to work for the working. There was a little rain forecast There are seven members getting ‘20 Thompson (who has been in that position State Apprenticeship Board. He pulled at the end of June, which was encourag- Year Pins’ this year. Jimmy Gomez at for a record 23 years – the average is nine). a Withdrawal in 1967, and his Card ing news. Western, Martin Medrano at Izmirian, expired in 1971. I will discuss the other Daniel Orta-Diaz at Rainbow, Leo In Remembrance three officers in August. Special Call Meeting Soto at Lawson, David Molina, Walter As a side note, four officers have died I am saddened to have to mention There will be a Special Call Meeting Grigsby and Juan Morales. They all while in office: Business Agent Thomas the passing of Manuel Tirado of West- July 17 at 7 p.m. at the Union Hall for became Members in 1994. Of the 2,900 Tarpey (born 1898), the 3rd Internation- ern Roofing. He worked his entire 19 the allocation of the 2014 pay raise. guys who became Union Members al Vice President out of San Francisco years there. nationwide in 1994 about 300 are still (1942-1947), died July of 1947 at age 51. Dues and Death Benefit active, about 10 percent. When Tom died James T. Reilly (born Keep Cool ‘Monthly Dues’ in July go up from What did the Local look like in 1994? 1910) who was the ‘Recording Secre- It is summer and I hope everyone $26 to $27 (working dues), $20 to $21 Stan Warren became the new Business tary’ for Local 40 and President of the has a good one. It is often quite hot in (non-working dues), and dues for re- Agent in April 1994. We were just com- ‘Western States Council’ took his place the Bay Area, so here’s a small roofing tirees from $10 to $10.50. The increase ing out of the 1991 recession. Locals 40 as the 10th International Vice Presi- tip: a hose with a nozzle on a shingle all goes to the International to fund the and 81 didn’t get a pay-raise in 1992. Na- dent. Jim would continue until 1953. job works quite well. If you hose down ‘death benefit’ tied to the ‘Membership tional unemployment was a little under 7 At that time Local 40 was allowed two the shingles you are working on, they Card’, which can be between $1,200 and percent. The Union Meeting nights were delegates to the 1954 ‘Chicago Roofers will not ‘markup.’ You can mist your $5,000 depending on how long you have changed from the 2nd Tuesday to the 3rd Convention.’ He lost the delegate seat to buddies also. I learned that trick from been a Member. If you are more than Thursday of the month (so this marks Thomas Moore (Local 40 Sec/Treasur- Ernie Andrews at ACME in 1979. 3 months behind on your dues (consid- the 20th year of Thursday night meet- er) by one vote. At that time you had to Never forgot it. ered ‘in arrears’) your family will not get ings). Dues were $21/month and retirees be elected by your local Union to go to the ‘death benefit.’ dues $7.50/month. The ‘door prize’ was the Convention in order to be an Inter- Bruce

Sprinkler Fitters Local 483 Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices Local No. 483 Of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting REQUIREMENTS: At time of application, applicants must bring proof of comple- Industry of the tion of high school (diploma or transcript). G.E.D, certificate of proficiency or and Canada, AFL-CIO DD-214 is acceptable. 2525 Barrinington Court, Hayward, CA 94545 (510) 785-8483 – Fax (510) 785-8508 Applications must be filled-out at the Training Center. Business Manager/ Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and must show proof of age at time of Financial Secretary: STAN M. SMITH application. Business Agents: Rick Mangan, Tony Rodriguez, Tony Santana Driver’s license, picture I.D., passport or birth certificate will be accepted. Organizer: Michael Murphy A valid Drivers License is required at time of indenture and dispatch to employer. Meetings are held on Applicants must be physically fit to do the work of the trade, and will be required the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. to work anywhere within the nine (9) Bay Area Counties. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Recruitment, selection, employment and training SPRINKLER FITTERS U.A. LOCAL 483 of Apprentices will be without discrimination because of Race, Color, Religion, OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT National Origin, Age, Sex or Physical Handicap as required by Ca. Admin.Code, APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Chapter 2. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Visit our Website @ www.sprinklerfitters483.org WRITTEN TEST: Only qualified applicants will be notified by mail regarding date, TO: All Interested Parties time and location of the next written test. Check our website for current information. SUBJECT: Application for Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter U.A. Local 483 ORAL INTERVIEW: Only applicants who successfully pass the written test (Mini- WHEN: mum of 70%) will be eligible for the oral interview. APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED UNTIL JANUARY 2014 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UP-DATED INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY LIST: Applicants will be placed on the apprentice program eligibil- ity list based upon the written examination and oral interview. Hiring is usually WHERE: done in February & August. SPRINKLER FITTERS U.A. LOCAL 483 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING CENTER HOURLY WAGE: Starting Wage: $20.70 Per Hour plus the fringe benefit package. 2531 BARRINGTON COURT HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA 94545 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT (510) 782-9483 WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (Revised 11/08/2013)

PAGE 18 Organized Labor Bricklayers Local 3

BAC 3 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 2014 Chapter Meetings 10806 Bigge St. All Chapter Meetings are cancelled in September San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 632-8781 Website: www.bac3-ca.org Union Annual Picnic Sept. 13, 2014 at Great America David Jackson, President Tony Santos, Secretary-Treasurer SEPTEMBER 2014 Field Representatives – Gary Peifer, Troy Garland, SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT Randy Smith, Steve Kantoniemi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 From Steve’s Desk: HEAT STROKE: Is when the inter- 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 As of July 1, 2014 I was told that nal temperature of the body reaches 104 there are currently 49 construction degrees F. This can happen from strenu- 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 cranes in San Francisco. I am not sure ous exercise or work, or when exposed 28 29 30 if this is true, but what I am sure of, and to very hot temperatures. It can also as anyone who may have driven through happen after heat exhaustion that isn’t San Francisco knows, there are many properly treated. Heat stroke is much First Tues., 6 pm Monterey, 3120 Del Monte Bl., Marina (Round Table Pizza) cranes and construction sites through- more serious than heat exhaustion. First Wed., 6 pm San Jose, 2102 Almaden Road, out our beautiful city by the bay. A few Heat stroke can cause damage to organs First Thurs.,7 pm Sacramento, 2840 El Centro Road notable tall tower projects currently and brain. In extreme cases, it can kill First Fri., 6 pm Fresno, 324 E. Shaw (Ramada Inn) under construction with multiple B.A.C. you. Symptoms of heat stroke are: high Second Tues, 5 pm San Fran, 4935 Junipero Serra, Colma (Round Table Pizza) contractors working on them are One fever (104 degrees F or higher); severe Second Thur., 5 pm Oakland, 10806 Bigge Street, San Leandro (Union Hall) Rincon Hill Tower II, D & J Tile Co. headache; flushed or red appearance of Third Thur., 6 pm 1120 North Main Street Manteca (Mountain Mikes Pizza) is currently on-site; 45 Lansing (an the skin; lack of sweating; dizziness and all-union project), CMU being done feeling light headed; muscle weakness Come share your ideas, concerns and suggestions! by Fitzgibbon Masonry; 535 Mission or cramps; nausea and vomiting; fast Street, a new office tower, tile and stone heartbeat; fast breath; feeling confused, installed by Rinaldi Tile & Marble Co.; anxious or disorientated; or seizures. Out of Work List • Important Dues Information – Please and 100 Van Ness, 400 units of living If you think someone might have All BAC active members please be aware that BAC Local 3 no longer space, tile and stone work installed by heat stroke, call emergency medical remember to call the hall at 1-800-281- accepts cash for dues or initiations. All Premier Stone and Tile. personnel immediately. 8781 whenever you’re out of work to payments must be by check, money As the temperature rises we need to Get them to any cool or shaded area be put on the out of work list. This is order, Visa or Master Card. discuss HEAT SAFETY. Water, rest, available to you. Cool them down with important, especially, for one who is • The following Administrators should shade; all are needed on projects expe- cool water, ice or ice packs and fan them collecting unemployment benefits, or be notified if you have a change in riencing extreme heat to help keep you down until help arrives. on self-pay. To qualify for self-pay, your your marital status or have a child. and co-workers safe and help prevent In closing I just want to remind our name must be on the Union’s out of (New dependents must be added heat illness. Heat related illnesses, such members with the coming hot months work list during the time period you are within 30 days of qualifying events as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, oc- to work SAFE, work SMART, and not working. You may call in any day such as marriage, divorce, birth or cur when your body can not keep itself when working in the heat and sun, do to be put on the out of work list but adoption of a child. cool. not forget, you need WATER, REST, we have a weekly check in on Mondays For all Tile members; Allied Ad- HEAT EXHAUSTION: Happens and SHADE. And please inform the before noon, to maintain your name on ministrators at 1-888-877-8363; For when your body gets too hot. It can be Union or representative of any jobsites the list. Lists are updated every Monday the Brick, Marble, PCC and Refrac- caused by physical exercise or work- where cool clean drinking water is not afternoon; and then distributed to all tory members; BeneSys at 1-888-208- ing in hot weather or hot weather in available. Field Reps. If you are collecting unem- 0250. general. You may experience such things ployment insurance you must register as: heavy sweating, feeling weak and/or Regards, as out of work with the union in order SERVICE AWARDS (JULY 2014) confused, dizziness, nausea, headache Steve Kantoniemi, to qualify for benefits. The Employment 25 year members: Richard Mattei, and fast heartbeat. Dark-colored urine BAC LOCAL 3. Development Department (EDD) can James Ridge. also indicates dehydration. If you think call to confirm a members’ registration Congratulations to you all for your you have heat exhaustion, get out of the BAC LOCAL #3, CA is now on as out of work. While this has not hap- many years of service. heat and sun quickly. If possible, get Facebook and Twitter. You can get our pened recently, we are obligated to use Thank you for your dedicated service! in a building with air-conditioning, if tweets to your phone by texting Follow the out of work lists that are on file. If there is not a cool building find a cool baclocal3ca to 40404. You do not need you have any questions regarding our IN MEMORIAM shaded area and drink plenty of water. a twitter account to get our “Tweets”; policy about the out of work list please I am sorry to announce the passing Do NOT drink alcohol or caffeinated they will come to your phone. Or you call us. of our Brothers: can check on your home computer by drinks, these may make it worse. Try • Please notify the Union office at 1-800- Donnie Barnes, 19CA Metal Polisher setting up an account at to cool down by applying cool water www.facebook. 281-8781 if you have any changes in 5/22/14 13 yrs member to skin and take off tight and unneces- com or www.twitter.com: Search for BA- your personal information such as; sary clothing. If heat exhaustion is not CLocal3CA You can also “like” us from Address; Phone Number; or Change of Paul Duran, Jr., 07CA Marble Mason treated, it can progress to heat stroke. our website at bac3-ca.org Beneficiary. 2/10/14 44 yrs member

Heat & Frost Local 16 Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union No. 16, AFL-CIO Northern California – Northern Nevada 3801 Park Road Benicia, CA 94510 Office: (707) 748-1616 • Fax: (707) 748-1620 MELVIN BRESHEARS...... BUSINESS MANAGER CHRIS GREANEY...... BUSINESS AGENT Mark Plubell...... BUSINESS AGENT BILL HODGES...... PRESIDENT DALE HUDEC...... VICE PRESIDENT Fortino Curiel...... Organizer

July 2014 • www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 19 Glaziers Local 718

Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glass Workers Union Local 718 of San Francisco Members of Glaziers Local 718 on the job site at . 1939 Market St., Suite B San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 625-0225 Fax (415) 553-5955

MadisonMadison Hull Hull – –Business Business Representative Representative JoshJosh Ferguson Ferguson – –President President

Meeting Dates • 1400 Mission Street 190-unit devel- opment General Membership: • 30-story office August 12, 2014 – TBD tower September 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM • Arden by Bosa 300-unit develop- North Bay: ment at Mission Bay August 19, 2014 – 7:00 PM • 45 Lansing 320-unit development 1180 Industrial St., Petaluma, CA. • Transbay Block 6 406 Luxury units Executive Board: and 147 af- August 26, 2014 – 6:00 PM fordable units September 23, 2014 – 6:00 PM at Folsom & Fremont Street DDO/HOLIDAYS: • 399 Fremont August 29, 2014 – DDO Street 452-unit September 1, 2014 – Legal Holiday development November 11, 2014 – DDO • 2558 Mission Street 114-unit In Memory: development Our Condolences go out to the fam- The new STAR ily and friends of Jeffery Tomich. training sched- ule for July 2014 Sick/Injured: through Decem- We wish a quick and speedy recovery ber 2014 is now to Dan Stachel. available online at www.dc16star.org. From the Desk of Madison Hull: Also, the new SCT As we pass the halfway point of 2014 I & SCT II class and head into the third quarter we hope schedule was just everyone has had a positive, productive recently released and active year thus far. The Bay Area for the West Bay market continues to boom and we are cycle - the next slowly starting to see our out-of-work SCT II class will be held in Petaluma at; thereafter. He last worked for Enclos as but try to attend a few. list start to move guys back out into the 1180 Industrial Street. If you have not the Quality Workforce Safety Manager See you at the next meeting, which field. At the time of writing this article yet had a chance to attend this series of at the San Francisco General Hospital is always the second Tuesday of the we have 37 Journeyman and six Appren- training I encourage you all to do so. Expansion. Jeffery was a 2nd Genera- month at 6:00 P.M. tices on the out-of-work list. Some of In closing, all of our thoughts and tion Glazier, a skilled craftsman, a son the BIG projects expected to break (for prayers are extended to the family and and a brother. He is greatly missed. Fraternally, our craft) anytime soon are as follows. friends of brother Jeffery Tomich. Jef- We are always looking for more Madison Hull • Lumina 655-unit condo development fery started his apprenticeship in the members to get involved with our Business Representative at 201 Folsom Street early 1980’s in Los Angeles and ven- Union. I understand it’s not always easy Glaziers Local 718 • 26-story office tower tured to Northern California shortly or convenient to come to every meeting, District Council 16

Pile Drivers Local 34 Hammers and Leads PILEDRIVERS LOCAL 34 55 Hegenberger Place day, July 24, 2014 at 8:00 p.m., so please and proceed through unknown areas Oakland, CA 94621 show up and make your voice count. and end up at the Wild Idol Saloon in Phone: (510) 635-4227 Also, you should see an increase of Byron. This event gets bigger and better Fax: (510) 635-1234 $1 per hour on your paycheck beginning every year and the prizes are nothing to Jim Johansen, President Richard Foster, Vice President July 1. If you don’t see the increase on laugh about. Pat Karinen, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Senior Field Rep. your paycheck, please contact us at the I want to express our condolences Field Reps.: William Burton, Martin Espinoza, Jim Johansen union hall and we will work to straight- to the family of Jack Nixon, long time en the situation out. The one dollar is member of Pile Drivers Local Union across the board for all members work- No. 34. Brother Jack passed away on From the Desk of Pat Karinen: ing under the terms and conditiosn of June 17, 2014 and was a member for 49 All members classified as active Agreement. The Executive Board voted the Pile Drivers Master Labor Agree- years. and working at the trade should have unanimously to accept the proposed ment. That’s all for now. Keep it safe. We received by the U.S. Postal Service language changes and forwarded them Don’t forget about our annual don’t need any more accidents out there. a notice of a special-called meeting to the members of Local No. 34. The Old Timers Benevolent Motorcycle If you think you are working in an to discuss and vote on the proposed Executive Board is recommending a yes Run, which is coming up on Saturday, unsafe environment, pick up the phone language changes to the Master Labor vote. The meeting will be held on Thurs- September 20. It will start at the hall and let us know.

PAGE 20 Organized Labor

ASK THE Unions Belong to Us All

By Robbie Hunter, President State Building and Construction EXPERT Trades Council of California ately I’ve been studying the words of Brought to you by: labor figures of past times who had Lthe greatest success at achieving results that improved the quality of life for working people and their families. Without a doubt, there is a constant theme in their words and their approach. It is in their understanding that the essence of what a union is comes from no one person or single narrow concern. Rather, a union is defined by THe VeeN FIrm - We’re Here To Help its course, its mission, to bring working people www.veenfirm.com 415.673.4800 together, united, to bring better lives to all. facebook.com/theveenfirm That mission never changes, even if some- @theveenfirm times, individual workers and leaders may lose sight of it. Individual workers and leaders do change. Leaders come and go. Some hang I was injured while driving on the job. around too long. Others burn out too quickly. The police cited me and the other driver The mission remains consistent. “We aim to establish a normal work day, Q for failing to come to a complete stop Murray Kempton, a great journalist and to take the children from the factory and where we both had stop signs. What a union activist with the Communications workshop and give them the opportunity of should I do? Workers of America, told his fellow workers: the school and the playground. In a word, “The union is not for yourself but for your our unions strive to lighten toil, educate their You should immediately notify your employer of children. It does not arise to avenge the past members, make their homes more cheerful, and your injury so that your employer can report it but to claim the future. It is an expression not in every way contribute an earnest effort toward to its workers’ compensation insurance company of the dignity of its leaders, but the dignity of making life the better for living.” A and take appropriate action. Employees injured on all. It was not called into being to celebrate These goals could be reached, he explained, the job are generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits the majesty of one person; it does not live to through the unified, economic and social from their employer. Benefits include medical treatment and serve the self-indulgence of another. It is not power of the workers. “Through the devel- disability payments related to the work injury. You should property but mission. Anyone can belong to opment, the organization, and exercise of also notify your employer of the circumstances of the incident, a union; but a union belongs to no one, and this economic power, the workers themselves vehicle damage, and injury to the other driver. least of all to anyone who is ashamed of where establish higher standards of living and work.” Both you and the other driver may bring civil lawsuits against he or she came from, and is indifferent to Giving employers a streamlined well-trained each other for your respective injuries. It is therefore important those he or she left behind. The union leader work force through a partnership, not through that you immediately report the incident to your insurance is not the owner of an institution; he or she is oppression and degradation, the employer company. California follows a comparative fault system. As- the caretaker of a tradition.” is entitled to a profit, and the workers are suming both of you are at fault, your damages will be reduced A hundred years ago, labor leader Samuel entitled to a life. by the percentage of your fault in causing the incident. Likewise, Gompers spoke of unions bringing a recogni- Yes, those century-old words and thoughts the other driver’s damages will be reduced by his or her percent- tion of the interdependence of working people still matter greatly today. Samuel Gompers age of fault. Because the incident occurred while you were upon each other to work together to improve life would surely be outraged by the recent com- working, your employer is also legally responsible for the other driver’s injuries to the same extent as you. Under California for all. In his era, that recognition was necessary ments of Paul LePage, the Republican gover- law, this is known as respondeat superior or vicarious liability. to improve terrible working conditions we now nor of Maine, who wants to put children back consider unthinkable, but were then very real. in the factories. Maine’s child labor restric- A thorough investigation is required to determine the respec- tions date all the way back to 1847, but here tive fault of each driver. Obtaining and reviewing a copy of the in 2014, LePage is advocating putting children police report is essential. You should be aware that sometimes as young as 12 to work. Even worse, he said he police reports contain inaccuracies. A half century after Samuel would allow employers to pay them less than the minimum wage. The unthinkable could For additional advice as to what you should do in your specific Gompers, labor leader George become real again if we let guys like Governor situation, you should consult with attorneys who specialize in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims as soon as Meany saw it the same way: LePage undo what past generations of unified possible because there are strict time limits under which you workers and enlightened employers accom- must act to protect your rights. “The basic goal of labor will plished together. A half century after Samuel Gompers, la- by Kimberly Wong The Veen Firm, PC, San Francisco, CA not change. It is, as it has bor leader George Meany saw it the same way: “The basic goal of labor will not change. It always been, and I am sure is, as it has always been, and I am sure always Read the complete article online at www.sfbuildingtradescouncil.org/VEEN always will be, to better the will be, to better the standards of life for all who work for wages and to seek decency and Please read complete disclaimers online – advice does not standards of life for all who justice and dignity for all Americans.” constitute legal relationship. He added: “Labor never quits. We never work for wages and to seek give up the fight, no matter how tough the Hurt on the Job? What Next? odds, no matter how long it takes.” We’re Here to Help. decency and justice and These profound words from the great labor The Veen Firm, PC is proud to provide legal insight dignity for all Americans.” figures of the past remain as true and relevant for the members of Organized Labor. as ever today. The journey never ends and the job is never finished. 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PAGE 22 Organized Labor Delegates Minutes ment. The Secretary had reiterated the necessity of Continued from page 5 tweaks to the “off ramps” in the ordinance. 4. The Board of Business Representatives had PICKET SANCTIONS: DELEGATES MEETING MINUTES approved an alliance with ACCE, the San Francisco It was moved, seconded, and carried to grant June 24, 2014 Proposition B, would face a challenge to her chairman- Organizing Project, and the A. Philip Randolph In- sanction to Electricians 6 against the San Francisco ship of the Democratic County Central Committee at its stitute to move on parallel tracks toward a PLA and Electrical Contractors Association citywide. The Board of Business Representatives meeting meeting June 25. We needed to turn out to back her. a community benefits agreement with Universal of June 24, 2014 was called to order at the union hall 3. The Secretary discussed measures heading for Paragon for the Schlage Lock project. The Secretary NEW BUSINESS: of Electricians Local 6 at 10:05 a.m. by Chairman pro the November ballot: Supervisor Jane Kim’s “metering” and Sharon Seidenstein would meet with Supervisor It was moved, seconded, and carried to purchase Tem Tony Urbina. law, which would tie approvals of market-rate hous- Malia Cohen to discuss the issue of prevailing wage one ticket at $35 for the Secretary to the annual awards ing to a requirement that thirty percent of housing on the project. dinner of the San Francisco Living Wage Coalition. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: produced citywide in any given year be “affordable;” 5. Ms. Seidenstein reported progress on a letter It was moved, seconded, and carried to contribute President Larry Mazzola and Vice President the Mayor’s countermeasure to Supervisor Kim’s; Su- of commitment from Giants for a PLA on the Seawall $250 to the Humboldt/Del Norte Building and Con- Victor Parra excused; Secretary Michael Theriault pervisor Eric Mar’s “anti-speculator” tax, which would Lot 337 project. struction Trades Council. present. impose a transfer tax of up to twenty-five percent on 6. Supervisor Avalos had carried legislation to It was moved, seconded, and carried to contribute small apartment buildings sold within five years of hav- bring San Francisco’s prevailing wage law in line $250 to the Archie Green Fund for Labor Culture and SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: ing been purchased; and a measure that would sharply with the State’s under Senate Bill 7 from 2013. The History. A Special Order of Business was called to listen restrict Airbnb-type vacation rentals of housing. legislation was additionally to extend prevailing wage to Jack Sylvan, James Ostrom, and Kelly Pressler of 4. We had employed mechanisms under our to private projects on city-owned land. With this, of REPORTS OF UNIONS: Forest City Regional present on the Pier 70 project various PLAs to assure that covered work was spared course, came a requirement for adherence to his lo- The Delegates reported on the out-of-work lists and their measure for the November ballot. the effects of a recent unsanctioned job action by cal hire ordinance. The Giants’ Seawall Lot 337 and of their respective locals. Vice President Tim Donovan arrived at 10:25 and Iron Workers. Forest City’s Pier 70 projects fell thereby under the The regular delegates meeting adjourned at 6:00 assumed the chair. local hire ordinance. Supervisor Avalos had refused P.M. with a moment of silence for a member of Glaziers After answering questions from the Representa- REPORTS OF UNIONS: to accept the 25% requirement the two projects had 718 who had passed away on a jobsite. tives, Mr. Sylvan, Mr. Ostrom, and Ms. Pressler were Tony Tofani of Carpetlayers 12 reported on issues self-imposed under our letters of commitment, but in thanked and excused. concerning demolition of flooring. He reported also on a last-minute negotiation with the Giants, Forest City, Respectfully submitted, Benita Benavides, local hire coordinator under our an altercation with a representative for developer J.S. and the Secretary he had accepted the current 30% MICHAEL THERIAULT project labor agreement (PLA) with the San Francisco Sullivan on a Mission District jobsite. requirement, along with language clarifying enforce- SECRETARY Unified School District, presented on the program. Vince Courtney, Jr. of Laborers 261 asked that After answering questions from the Representatives, our endorsements for November go on the first page Ms. Benavides was thanked and excused. of our website. Delegates Minutes the Central Subway had been held June 16 at the The regular order of business resumed at 10:45 a.m. James Ruigomez of Painters 913 reported that his Continued from page 5 tunneling machine extraction site. Outside the event local had arrived at a three-year deal for their master several Trades representatives had participated in a SECRETARY’S REPORT: agreement, which now faced a ratification vote. affirmed that failure to build it would not stop the oil rally to extend to the subway to Fisherman’s Wharf. 1. Negotiations for a PLA for the Schlage Lock Tim Donovan of Electricians 6 reported that their it would carry from coming from the ground or being Politicians at the ceremony had noted this and ex- project faced several hurdles, chief among them the master agreement had been ratified. He reported also used. Additionally, the BCTD was seeing opportunities pressed support for the extension. developer’s insistence on a “three bidder” requirement on election results for his local; his successor would to organize in the Southeast through relationships with 8. The Secretary had attended the campaign that we viewed as an open door to non-union con- be John Doherty. the petroleum industry, which saw its workforce aging kickoff June 14 for Supervisor Cohen’s reelection. tractors. The Secretary recounted his conversations The Representatives applauded Brother Donovan and retiring and needed us for our training programs. 9. Approvals for a major tenant improvement concerning the project with Supervisor Malia Cohen, for his service to the Council. As the Emerald Cities Collaborative in San Francisco project at 2 Henry Adams had been continued three our attorney Sharon Seidenstein, and Ken Rich of the The meeting adjourned at noon. was on the verge of producing more work for us, the weeks at the Land Use and Economic Development Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Develop- Secretary believed that our continuing involvement Committee of the Board of Supervisors while issues ment. The Secretary was seeking another negotiating Respectfully submitted, was worthwhile. of business tenant displacement were addressed. session this week. MICHAEL THERIAULT 2. The Land Use and Economic Development 10. Forest City had decided to go to the ballot in 2. Mary Jung, who had stood with us against SECRETARY Committee of the Board of Supervisors had sent on November for approvals of its project at Pier 70. The the transfer agreement for Treasure Island from the developer would present on the project at the Board Navy to the City to the full Board, where its approval of Business Representatives meeting June 24. was likely. 11. The State Lands Commission might decide 3. The Secretary and our attorney, Sharon Se- today on whether or not to proceed with a lawsuit idenstein, had met with Supervisor Malia Cohen on against Proposition B. the Schlage Lock project. We had discussed issues of It was moved, seconded, and carried to approve prevailing wage on the project and the concessionary the Secretary’s report. counterproposal Universal Paragon had made to our draft project labor agreement (PLA). We had also told PICKET SANCTIONS: the Supervisor that she should expect a letter from our It was moved, seconded, and carried to approve community allies next week on a possible community the following sanctions: benefits agreement. 1. Plumbers 38 against Terry Mechanical at 1355 4. Supervisor Jane Kim had introduced for the Market; November ballot a so-called “metering” measure that 2. Operating Engineers 3 against the Aggregates would tie approvals for market-rate housing citywide and Concrete Association of Northern California to the production of thirty percent “affordable” hous- citywide; and ing in any given year. The Mayor had introduced a 3. Operating Engineers 3 against Crane Owners countermeasure with a “poison pill” that would void Association citywide. Kim’s measure if his obtained more votes, and his was said to poll better. Supervisor Kim had introduced NEW BUSINESS: two identical measures, one in a form amendable until It was moved and seconded to authorize the July 22. It was possible, then, that after a cooling off Secretary to work to establish a nonprofit for Trades period Supervisor Kim and the Mayor would negotiate education and to use the Member Communication to bring their two measures into accord. Fund for this purpose. The motion was defeated. 5. The Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway, and Transportation District, on which REPORTS OF UNIONS: the Secretary served, would decide next week on Greg Hardeman of Elevator Constructors 8 re- funding of a suicide barrier. ported that he had been appointed on an interim basis 6. In a grassroots move unsanctioned by their to replace Del Garner as Business Representative. locals or the Council, Iron Workers had stayed home The regular delegates meeting adjourned at from work on several jobs June 18. When we received 6:30 p.m. word of the action, we had used the mechanisms available to us under our project labor agreements to Respectfully submitted, assure that the covered jobs would be crewed. MICHAEL THERIAULT 7. A ceremony for the completion of tunneling for SECRETARY

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