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Working Together I am a member of EXECUTIVE OFFICERS INTERNATIONAL Local 697 and had the EDWIN D. HILL VICE PRESIDENTS opportunity to work on International President First District 900 Seventh St., N.W. PHILIP J. FLEMMING the #14 Blast Furnace at Washington, D.C. 20001 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300 U.S. Steel’s Gary Works JON F. WALTERS Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N5 for Meade Electric. Being International Secretary-Treasurer a young journeyman, I’ve 900 Seventh St., N.W. Second District Washington, D.C. 20001 never been on a job of FRANK J. CARROLL, JR. 4 Armstrong Road, 2nd Floor this magnitude. On some INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Shelton, Connecticut days there were over 200 06484 Chairman electricians. Anyway, I ROBERT W. PIERSON Third District worked on the top of the c/o IBEW Local 9 DONALD C. SIEGEL furnace and was fortu- High Point Plaza Office Ctr. 500 Cherrington Pkwy. 4415 W. Harrison St. #330 Suite 325 nate enough to work Hillside, Illinois 60162 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108 with some of my brothers First District Fourth District from other locals. I even learned some “tramp magic” along the way. JOSEPH P. CALABRO PAUL J. WITTE c/o IBEW Local 1158 Here is a picture of all of us on the top of the 300 ft. bleeder deck. From 8260 North Creek Drive, Suite 140 1149 Bloomfield Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 left to right, back row: Rob Willis and Lou Feldman. Middle row: Bryan Clifton, New Jersey 07012

Sandy, Jason Pritchard, Tony Furlan and Henry Dates III. Front row: Chris Second District Fifth District “Whitey” Kerkes and myself, Nate Plants. I think it is great that all of us from MYLES CALVEY JOHN F. SCHANTZEN different locals (697, 531, 606 and 668) could all pull together and get the c/o IBEW Local 2222 100 Concourse Parkway 122 Quincy Shore Drive Suite 300 job done. I felt a real sense of brotherhood and feel lucky to have worked Quincy, Massachusetts 02171 Birmingham, Alabama 35244 with these men. I will never forget these guys and my experiences on the Third District Sixth District SALVATORE J. CHILIA job. After all, we made history, right? JOSEPH F. LOHMAN c/o IBEW Local 38 Nate Plants 8174 Cass Avenue 1590 E. 23rd Street Darien, Illinois 60561 Local 697 member, Gary and Hammond, Indiana Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Fourth District Seventh District Defeating Ourselves? LONNIE PLOTT JONATHAN B. GARDNER As I write this, I am currently unemployed and feeling somewhat betrayed P.O. Box 181 320 Westway Place, Suite 531 by my brothers and sisters. “Why?” you may ask, and I have one word, “fur- Dacula, Georgia 30019 Arlington, Texas 76018 Fifth District lough.” When I began the apprenticeship 5 years ago, I suppose I was naive Eighth District enough to believe that the word “brotherhood” stood for something. STEPHEN SCHOEMEHL TED C. JENSEN c/o IBEW Local 1 2225 West Broadway, Suite H Now a journeyman and starting my career, I am disillusioned by the lack of 5850 Elizabeth Avenue Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 solidarity among our brothers and sisters. Sure when you ask them if they are St. Louis, Missouri 63110 good union members, they say “Yes.” But their actions don’t reflect their Sixth District Ninth District MICHAEL S. MOWREY words. For all intents and purposes, the members who choose to sit for their GREGORY LUCERO c/o IBEW Local 66 2500 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 250 contractors are collaborators, defeating what our predecessors fought so hard 4345 Allen Genoa Road Sacramento, California to gain. Pasadena, Texas 77504 95833-4221 It may seem moot to some, but in reality, how are these “brothers and Seventh District Tenth District sisters” any different than their nonunion counterparts? By sitting for contrac- PATRICK LAVIN ROBERT P. KLEIN c/o IBEW Local 47 5726 Marlin Road, Suite 500 tors, you defeat the idea of equal opportunity employment to your fellow 600 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee union members. You spit in the face of the men and women who literally Diamond Bar, California 91765 37411-4043 shed their blood to give us what we have today. Eighth District Eleventh District So I ask, do we continue to defeat ourselves by continuing on this same JOSEPH FASHION c/o IBEW Local 353 LINDELL K. LEE path, or do we take a long hard look around and see that if we don’t change 1377 Lawrence Avenue, East 300 South Jefferson, Suite 300 our ways, we may end up without anything but a fond memory of what our North York, ON, Canada Springfield, Missouri 65806 union was. (Continued on page 8) M3A 3P8 FOR THE

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came across a quote in an article recently: in my 50 years of carrying an IBEW ticket. Our message has made a difference. I have heard directly from people who “History does not run on its own. It is hire our contractors and our members for big jobs in indus- run.” tries like power generation, automobiles, telecommunications and even petrochemicals. They see a marked difference in That summed up perfectly my message to the annual the performance of our members—in work ethic, productiv- Construction and Maintenance Conference this year. We ity and appearance. We are getting opportunities in places are finished letting ourselves be defined by events. We are we have never been before. Idetermining our own future. It’s ironic that the answer was right in Human nature is a powerful thing. It is front of us all along. We are seeing that human nature to do what’s comfortable, the old-fashioned values of hard work or easy, or what we are used to, even if and skilled craftsmanship are alive and our actions aren’t yielding the results we well. We have seen that empowering the want. best in our ranks means that they become The construction branch of the IBEW the standards by which we are judged. that I saw when I took office in 2001 was As you will read in this issue, we have on the brink of bad times. We were just taken an important step with the creation coming off some incredible boom years of the Mechanical Allied Crafts, or MAC. where we had empty benches and plenty This is a new initiative of seven of the of good projects in most parts of North skilled crafts within the building trades to America. Then we were jolted by a sharp foster greater cooperation, win a greater economic downturn caused in part by the share of the market, minimize jurisdic- worst attack ever on American soil. tional problems and promote excellence. The economy of North America that These are the crafts with which we have emerged from the darkest days of 2001-02 the best working relationships on most is different. The commercial markets were projects, so an alliance of this sort is a saturated in many urban areas. The con- natural progression. tinuing loss of industrial capacity reduced EDWIN D. HILL Twenty-five years ago, we had all the the demand for maintenance and con- INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT work we could handle and laughed at the struction of new factories—with only a idea that the nonunion competition could few exceptions. The major growth was in WE ARE FINISHED ever threaten us. Then we lost more than the areas where we were weakest—retail “ half our work, and had to fight to stay at and residential. And the demographic and LETTING OURSELVES BE the 35-40 percent level of the market. His- political trends were against us. tory won’t judge the Brotherhood on how What was worse was what was hap- DEFINED BY EVENTS. WE few mistakes we made. History, and more pening inside the IBEW—we stopped important, future generations of IBEW putting our best foot forward. Maybe we ARE DETERMINING OUR leaders and rank and file members, will couldn’t change the pattern of how we judge us on how we learned from our operated. Maybe we liked having a small OWN FUTURE. mistakes and how we responded to chal- share of the work rather than make the ” lenges. effort to get more. Maybe we were just in Let’s keep up the dedication and the denial that we could ever really go under. Reversing these hard work that it will take to build the kind of future our trends and instilling a new attitude were at the core of my members and our children deserve. 1 “State of Our Union” message, which was distributed on DVD to all construction locals and is on www.ibew.org. A second version, aimed at our other branches, is in the works. In the last 18 months, I’ve seen the construction branch of the Brotherhood take more meaningful steps than at any time

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heck out some of the old television Typical middle-class families are worse off than they were 25 years ago, thanks to stagnant incomes and increases for shows of the 1950s that pop up on cable necessities like housing and health care. Center for American television. They portray an idealized Progress economist Christian Weller found that despite mid- dle-class tax cuts and the prevalence of two-income families, vision of middle-class life, but they also Americans are working more hours for less money than they were in 1980. symbolized the promise of a society with A good job with decent job security and benefits in an Cboundless possibilities. industry that promises real growth is harder and harder to come by. Even edu- Six years into the 21st century, that cation is not the career guarantee it once sense of optimism is quietly slipping was. Unless things turn around, the middle away. Economists, academics and trend- class will continue to dwindle. watchers are finally acknowledging what Unions went to the mat to fight trade we have been saying for years: the mid- agreements like NAFTA and CAFTA. In dle class is hurting. debates, supporters admitted that, yes, The IBEW is working hard to create a there would be job losses, but we have new reality for our members and their government programs to train displaced families. We see the need to take respon- workers. Now they are cutting those same sibility for our own future through our programs in next year’s proposed budget. commitment to excellence and our new In place of funds for workers to train for initiatives in health care. But we cannot new jobs, they are setting up what they ignore the reality that is all around us. call “personal re-employment accounts” In a recent study, Princeton University and cutting off two-thirds of the monies. economist Alan Blinder splits the American To top it off, they propose privatizing ser- work force into two categories—tradeable vices to the unemployed, leaving workers and non-tradeable. If you’re tradeable, you open to phony training scams and dead- could wake up one day and find that your JON F. WALTERS end solutions. job has been moved 4,000 miles away. We INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER As we have seen over and over through all know that industrial jobs have been the past six years, on issues ranging from going this route for the past 25 years, but AMERICANS ARE jobs to trade to health care, the right-lean- Blinder says that people who work in “ ing parties in the United States and Canada white-collar professional, technological and WORKING MORE HOURS cannot be counted on to help working administrative jobs are about to feel the families. Their bread is buttered by big same forces. Just as China has become the FOR LESS MONEY THAN business, and their policies and votes world’s new manufacturing center, India, reflect that, even as they pay lip service to with a vast population of computer-literate, THEY WERE IN 1980. issues important to many people of faith. English-speaking people, is poised to ” In reality, they have broken faith with any absorb many jobs that don’t require hands- of those whose votes they exploit with on service. wedge issues during the heat of election campaigns. Economic study after economic study has shown that When you consider candidates for office, take a look at wages are stagnant. From 2001 to 2004, median household your community and ask yourself if the society that this econ- incomes rose by an anemic 1.6 percent while productivity omy has produced is a place we actually want to live. If the raced past 10 percent. Wages have been on the decline for answer is no, you have the means to do something about it. 1 three years in a row. Increasing productivity means businesses reap the benefits of a more efficient work force. And costs— gasoline, electricity (thanks to deregulation) and especially medical care—are all rising.

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 3 NOTICE TO IBEWCURRENTS OUR READERS The January/February issue of the IBEW Jour- nal featured part one of a series on worker train- More IBEW Help for ‘Habitat’ ing, a look at the false promises of bogus train- ing institutes such as Decker College. We are currently following the status of worker training allocations in the 2007 federal budget and other issues that will be cov- ered in part two, which will appear in a future issue. 1

Sam Le Fager, a retired member of Chicago Local 134, wrote to the Journal from Tucson, Arizona, to express his pride for the volunteer efforts of his grandson, Craig Trongeau. Trongeau, a member of Elgin, Illinois, Local 117, who served two years in the Peace Corps, was part of a crew of IBEW members who built four homes for low-income families as part of a Habitat for Humanity project. 1

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At the 47th Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards, 28 IBEW members PHOTO CONTEST out of Local 1220 were recognized for their technical expertise in the REMINDER field of broadcast television. The IBEW thanks all The Emmy Awards, hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognize excellence within various areas of the television industry. who submitted photos “These awards are particularly important for our union,” said Chicago Local to the 2005 contest 1220 Business Manager Madeleine Monaco, “because many people do not know and salutes all the win- that we are an integral part of the entertainment industry.” IBEW members were presented the awards in December 2005. ners. After 10 years, CBS videographers Dave Fox, Nate Delack and Tom Kennedy, along with the contest is taking a editors Mike Klingele, Jerry Molnar, John Petrosky and Damon Ranger, won in break and will resume the category for Outstanding Achievement within a Regularly Scheduled News Program—Spot Coverage & Breaking News for a feature entitled “Farewell to in 2007. Watch for the Pope.” details in future issues “I don’t really think about getting awards,” said Delack, adding that this of the IBEW Journal. 1 recognition by industry peers is important. “I think more about my respon- sibility to get the picture that tells people at home what is happening.” “They surprised me,” said IBEW member Kevin Reilly of Program Pro- ductions, who won an Emmy with 23 other Local 1220 members for the (Continued on page 28)

4 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 National Industrial Base Workforce Coalition: Pictured from left, Chico McGill, IBEW Government Employees Department Director; Jerry Jones, Special Assistant for Transition Organizational Planning Office of Director of Administration, Department of Defense; Cynthia Cole, Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace; Joe Grabowski, Association of Scientists and Professional Engineering Personnel (ASPEP); Steve Covely, ASPEP; Chris Bofferding, ASPEP; Romeo Munoz, UAW Local 848; Jeff Rainey, IAM Lodge 166; Scott Adams, UAW, Region 8; Chuck Stanley, UAW Local 848; Mark Glyptis, Independent Steelworkers Union; James Splawn, UAW Local 848; Alton Glass, USWA Local 8888; Dennis Wilderson, Salaried Employees Association (Maryland); and Dr. Michael Balzano, Balzano Associates. Civilian Air Force Workers Win New Safety Program Civilian workers at U.S. Air Force tection Program—which mandates forming work with inherent dangers,” properties will be deeply involved in employee involvement—will be insti- said IBEW Government Employees programs to improve job safety under a tuted on a pilot basis at nine Air Force Department Director Chico McGill. IBEW new directive from Michael W. Wynne, installations. “This is an important step to representatives took part in discussions Secretary of the Air Force. tap the expertise and commitment of our with the Department of Defense leading The Occupational Safety and Health members to ensure that they will return up to the directive. 1 Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Pro- safely to their families, even after per-

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During the month of May, UnitedHealthcare will hold an ary 1, 2006, prescription drugs are covered under open enrollment under GA-23111. During this period, any Medicare Part D. individual eligible for coverage under one of the GA-23111 Ⅲ Plan E is open to early retirees eligible under the Railroad plans can enroll and will be accepted for coverage without Employees National Early Retirement Major Medical Bene- any medical underwriting or requirement of good health. fit Plan (also known as GA-46000). There are no limitations for pre-existing conditions. Enroll- Plan C is open to retirees who are not eligible for Plans F ment in May 2006 will be for coverage effective June 1, 2006. Ⅲ and E. Only those applicants who mail their enrollment form in May 2006 will be considered for open enrollment. If someone you know meets the new GA-23111 eligibility This open enrollment is being held: provisions, open enrollment provides an opportunity for them to become covered. You may also enroll your spouse Ⅲ For any individuals who were covered under any railroad health plan and were represented by a railway labor or eligible children if they are not currently covered. In addi- union. tion, open enrollment under Plan F is available for your par- ent or parent-in-law. For more information or an enrollment For any individuals who are members in good standing of Ⅲ form, call the following phone number: one of the participating railway labor organizations, even after coverage under the employer health group plan ends. Ⅲ For persons eligible for Medicare, call 1-800-809-0453. The following benefit plans are available: Ⅲ For persons not eligible for Medicare, call 1-800-842- 5252. Ⅲ Plan F is open to retirees eligible for Medicare. This plan does not include a prescription drug benefit. Since Janu- The next open enrollment is planned for May 2008. 1

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IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 5 That’s because in the aftermath of the Union Plus Credit Card, I received a IBEWCURRENTS hurricanes 69 IBEW members received check within a matter of days.” continued from page 5 $34,500 in assistance from the Union Plus Rodrick Tart of New Orleans and Credit Card Disaster Relief Fund. The Local 130 called his $500 check from the need for solidarity was never stronger Union Plus Credit Card Disaster Relief IBEW Hurricane than during this disaster, and so those Fund “a true blessing, one of the best Survivors Had Solidarity impacted were sent $500 checks from the our family has received.” Fund within days of requesting help. For Tart and his family, Hurricane Kat- in Their Wallets “This money has changed the way I rina made an already tough situation even think about my Union more harrowing. He Plus Credit Card. I never was laid off from his thought my credit card job as an electrician company would help just a few weeks me when they didn’t before the hurricane have to,” says Lindsey hit the Gulf Coast. Wynn, a secretary for Then the disaster IBEW Local 861 in Lake ripped away his New Charles. Orleans home, his car A mandatory evacu- and his family’s prized ation led Wynn, her possessions, some of Sister mother, brother and Lindsey Wynn which had been dog to flee to Missis- handed down from sippi, where they stayed for two weeks previous generations. “At the time we before being allowed to return home received the grant, we were out of Brother Roderick Tart and his family. to Lake Charles. “Things were so bad funds,” he says. After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita dev- following Rita—there was no water, The Tarts relocated to Atlanta, where astated the Gulf Coast last fall, the IBEW electricity, food or gas. It was hard to they are optimistic about the future. Union Plus Credit Card that many mem- get help from FEMA without getting For more information about all the bers carry became much more than a tied up in red tape,” Wynn says. “On Union Plus benefits available to IBEW piece of plastic in their wallet. the other hand, when I called the families visit www.UnionPlus.org. 1

UNITED IBEW EFFORT HELPS BEAT BACK KENTUCKY RIGHT-TO-WORK A huge labor rally turned into a celebration, on March 7, Donny Colston, Louisville Local 2100, a lineman at in Frankfort, Kentucky as the House Labor and Industry Louisville Gas and Electric, joined the rally amid workers Committee voted down Gov. Ernie Fletcher’s proposals to who held signs saying, “I live, work and vote in Kentucky.” turn Kentucky into a right-to-work state and kill existing pre- He told WTVQ that the rally was “about my living.” “It’s vailing wage legislation. Two Republicans joined Democrats about how much money I make, what kind of benefits I get in the 11 to 2 vote against and whether or not I can go Fletcher’s bills. home to my family and not be The terms “inside” and “out- electrocuted, not be hurt in any side” gained new meaning as way, shape or form supplying 1,000 IBEW members rallied electricity to you.” outside the Kentucky Capitol Labor’s turnout, said Rep. and Representative Larry Clark worked—inside the legisla- Gray, shows that “the sleeping giant has awakened.” tive chamber—to clinch a victory. (See story, “Powerful Ken- While Democrats have lost several legislative seats over tucky Legislator True to his IBEW Roots,” page 10.) past years, he said, “I think in 2006, it’s going to be an Labor’s mobilization was aided by House Democrats, led entirely different story.” Gov. Fletcher’s office pledged to by J.R. Gray, the chairman of the Labor and Industry Com- continue fighting for right-to-work and eliminating prevailing mittee. The Louisville Courier Journal reported that Gray, wages. addressing workers at the rally, said that he could have “let International Representative Terry Luckett told the Lex- the bills die quietly, but that he called hearings to reject ington Herald-Leader, “We know they’ll be back, but so will them more dramatically.” we. 1

6 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 several committees, including including railroad workers. He TRANSITIONS the General President’s Pro- also serviced construction ject Maintenance Committee, locals in Nebraska and Iowa. the National Maintenance A graduate of St. Patrick’s fter a 38-year RETIRED Scott was Agreement Policy Committee High School in Cedar Rapids, AIBEW career elected president and the National Constructors Brother Scott attended Loras that took him from of numerous labor Stabilization Committee. College in Dubuque, Iowa. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, bodies, including In 1991, Scott was Dedicated to building a to the International the Iowa State appointed to the Special Pro- healthy economy in Iowa, Office and back Electrical Workers jects Department, now called Scott has served as a member home to the Conference and Membership Development. He of the Iowa Department of Eleventh District, the state’s electrical was part of the committee Economic Development, the International Repre- workers council, responsible for the develop- Iowa High Technology Com- sentative Clair L. the Cedar Rapids- ment of the Construction mittee and the Cedar Rapids Scott retired April 1, Iowa City Building Organizing Membership Edu- Private Industry Council. He 2006. Clair L. and Construction cation and Training (COMET). has been active in Big Broth- Initiated into Trades Council and In 1992, Scott was ers-Big Sisters. Cedar Rapids, Local Scott the Iowa State appointed director of the Brother Scott looks for- 405 in 1968, Scott served as a Building and Construction Bylaws and Appeals De- ward to traveling, hunting, member of the executive board, Trades Council. partment. fishing and playing golf dur- then as business manager from Brother Scott was first Scott returned to the ing his retirement. 1977 to 1978 and 1981 to assigned to the IBEW Con- Eleventh District in 2000. His The IBEW congratulates 1987, when he was appointed struction Department from responsibilities included con- Scott on his retirement and to the International staff by for- 1987 to 1991, where he repre- ducting local leadership train- wishes him good health and mer IBEW President Jack Barry. sented the Brotherhood on ing for members of the district, happiness. 1 Member Suggestions Guide Dynamic New Web Site When the IBEW launched our redesigned Web site, www.ibew.org, on March 1, we responded to suggestions from members across the Brotherhood. “We analyzed the most popular features of our former site, like ‘Local Connections’ and the ‘Construction Jobs Board’ and gave them more prominence in the new one,” says Darren DeMarco, Director of IBEW Computer Services Department. The Web site exhibits the pride of IBEW members in their jobs with dynamic pictures and phrases. The site will be more interactive, using video and audio. “We hope to keep this site fresher from many sources within the IBEW, continually adding new content,” adds DeMarco. The redesign process reaches into IBEW districts. Formerly, district Web sites were hosted by outside vendors. This function is being trans- ferred to the I.O., starting with the First and Fourth Districts. Money will be saved and the district and International sites will have a uniform look. “This is a first step,” says DeMarco. “We built our foundation for a more powerful site.” 1

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 7 OSHA ISSUES FINAL STANDARD ON HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM The Occupational Safety and Health Administration The new standard lowers OSHA’s permissible expo- (OSHA) on February 28, 2006, published a final standard sure limit (PEL) for hexavalent chromium, and for all for occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. The Cr(VI) compounds, from 52 to 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per standard covers occupational exposure to hexavalent cubic meter of air as an 8-hour time- weighted average. chromium (Cr(VI)) in general industry, construction and The standard also includes provisions relating to pre- shipyards. ferred methods for controlling exposure, respiratory pro- “OSHA has worked hard to produce a final standard tection, protective work clothing and equipment, hygiene that substantially reduces the significant health risks for areas and practices, medical surveillance, hazard commu- employees exposed to hexavalent chromium. Our new nication and recordkeeping. standard protects workers to the extent feasible, while Hexavalent chromium compounds are widely used in providing employers, especially small employers, ade- the chemical industry as ingredients and catalysts in pig- quate time to transition to the new requirements,” said ments, metal plating and chemical synthesis. Cr(VI) can Jonathan L. Snare, acting assistant secretary for occupa- also be produced when welding on stainless steel or tional safety and health. Cr(VI)-painted surfaces. The major health effects associ- The standard was published in accord with the ated with exposure to Cr(VI) include lung cancer, nasal timetable established by the U.S. Court of Appeals for septum ulcerations and perforations, skin ulcerations, and the Third Circuit which in April 2003 ordered OSHA to allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. promulgate a standard governing workplace exposure to For more information or to read the full language of hexavalent chromium. the standard, visit www.osha.gov. 1

TO Medicare, Medicaid, student aid, food stamps, etc.—all to LETTERSTHEEDITOR lower his deficit. The Bush deficit brought upon Americans because of his continued from inside front cover tax cuts for the elite upper one percent and his Iraq war. Bil- We know we are the best trained, most professional elec- lions of tax dollars a month are spent and countless lives lost. tricians in the world. With the current political picture, and At this writing, Bush wants to give our ports to an Arab work slow for so many, isn’t this the time to stand shoulder company. But Americans are and should be nervous. to shoulder and show that we truly are a brotherhood and Bush is a union buster. He outsourced more jobs than any that it’s not about “me,” but about the IBEW and all we other president. His environmental programs, senior programs, stand for. New Orleans Hurricane Relief programs—all put to the side. Daniel Nicholas Thanks to administration policies, now big oil companies Local 306 member, Akron, Ohio such as Mobil and Exxon are making enormous profits, and drug companies are also reaping huge profits—all at the Open Minds expense of working people. Let’s look at Bush and his administration with an open This November, let’s give Congress back to the working mind. class. First his 2007 budget, same as 2006—cuts aimed at pro- Daniel Capozzi grams for middle and lower income and seniors, such as Local 94 member, Cranbury, New Jersey

8 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 A proposed merger that earlier this year. PUHCA set restrictions on mergers among power companies. would create one of the IBEW SEEKS In its place, the Federal Energy Regula- largest utility corporations tory Commission (FERC) received new powers to authorize mergers; though it in the United States is ANSWERS IN remains to be seen to what extent FERC will become involved. drawing pointed interest In Maryland, political leaders are from regulators, consumer taking an interest in the merger PROPOSED because it coincides with the news that groups, politicians—and the as of July 1, customers of Baltimore IBEW. Gas and Electric could be hit with 72 FPLENERGY percent electricity rate increases. The / summer marks the anniversary of the The Brotherhood has been ruled a stakeholder in Maryland hearings on state’s passage of a deregulation law the possible merger of Constellation CONSTELLATION which included a 6-year cap on retail Energy Group, parent of Baltimore Gas electricity rates. No longer insulated and Electric, and FPL Energy, which from price fluctuations, Maryland cus- owns Florida Power and Light. The tomers will be paying the cost of elec- IBEW represents 3,300 members at MERGER tricity on the open market – at a time Florida Power and Light, 750 members when the price of producing energy is at Constellation’s Nine Mile Point Combined Company Would climbing. Such a confluence of events nuclear power plant in upstate New Be Among Largest in U.S. has the Maryland executive and legisla- York and 280 members at Constella- tive branches paying close attention to tion’s two coal-fired generating plants the proposed deal. in southwest Pennsylvania. Workers at This news comes alongside details Baltimore Gas and Electric are not rep- about Constellation’s $17.1 billion rev- resented by a union. The IBEW made enue in 2005 and the fact that CEO several attempts to organize BGE in the Mayo Shattuck III’s paycheck rose 176 late 1990s, but the utility hired a union- percent in two years to almost $5 mil- busting consultant and, despite numer- lion in 2004. In addition, rising prices ous charges of unfair labor practices, blamed on electricity deregulation have beat back the efforts. invited unfavorable comparisons to “Together these two companies another energy marketer which was would form the nation’s largest com- blamed in part for much of the Califor- petitive energy supplier and its second- nia energy market crisis that took place largest electric utility,” said IBEW International President Edwin in 2001. Enron failed spectacularly months later, after being D. Hill in a February public statement. “Service to consumers, revealed as a tricked-out accounting scam in massive debt. jobs and critical infrastructure are among the many important Constellation is even hiring former Enron executives. In aspects of this merger which must be fully and properly consid- March, Constellation appointed former Enron Europe general ered.” counsel Mark Evans to oversee the company’s European expan- President Hill emphasized that the IBEW has not yet taken a sion. position on the merger. The union will remain open-minded as it Such public skepticism has prompted a state legislator to evaluates information sought throughout the investigatory phase introduce a bill that would require the Maryland General Assem- of the Maryland Public Service Commission process, which is bly to approve the proposed merger. “I think we’ve got to find expected to last through late September. Under the laws of their some way to slow this merger down so we can find out exactly respective states, the Maryland PSC must approve the merger but what it means to the customers,” said sponsor Sen. Leo Green. the Florida PSC is not required to do so. Several other bills related to looming high rates are also pending The IBEW intends to seek an explanation for how this move in the legislature. is going to affect the nation’s aging utility infrastructure and the In Florida, FPL is under scrutiny for its slow post-hurricane bill-paying customers who depend on it—not to mention the service restoration and a proposal to increase rates to recover workers charged with providing dependable service. Too often, $1.05 billion in bonds it plans to issue to pay for 2004 and 2005 massive mergers produce mass layoffs and job cuts, which result storm repair. in reduced maintenance and deteriorating service. A Web site (www.utilitymergerwatch.com) for workers at The Constellation/FPL deal is the first proposed merger since both companies has been established as a clearinghouse for cur- the Public Utilities Holding Company Act (PUHCA) was repealed rent information. 1

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 9 Larry Clark, an IBEW member and leader of the Kentucky legislature, says the principles of politics are not too different from his original career as a construction electrician. “First you build a foundation,” he says, “then you work on it every day.” First elected to represent the Louisville- based 46th District of the State Assembly in a special election in 1984, Clark, former business manager of Louisville, Local 369, was targeted by the Republican Party in a sizzling 2004 election. The Republicans outspent Clark by more than 2 to 1 on behalf of candidate Trace Chesser. Their TV ads, focusing on gay marriage, spread false information on Clark’s record. “We beat them on the ground, despite Presi- dent Bush’s victory in Kentucky,” says Clark, “by running a positive campaign that featured my record as a seven-term speaker pro tem of the general assembly with a 100 percent voting record over 10 regular sessions and 17 special sessions of the legislature.” In November, Clark will run for re-election unopposed. tice in 1964. After achieving journeyman campaign around improving roads, sew- Representing a racially and economi- wireman status, he traveled for work to ers and the public infrastructure and pro- cally diverse Louisville-area district of Alabama, Illinois and Ohio, returned to moting education and job growth. He 46,000, Clark has introduced and sup- Kentucky and was elected to the Local successfully introduced legislation that ported critical legislation to advance edu- 369 negotiating committee in 1972. As provided for more cross-chamber cooper- cation, health care, organized labor and business manager, and then as president ation. In 1995 and 1999, Clark co-chaired economic development. of the Greater Louisville Construction Democratic Gov. Paul E. Patton’s cam- “I started passing out political flyers as Trades Council, he endorsed political paigns for governor. a kid,” says Clark, whose mother was candidates and organized support for As leader of the Democrat-controlled politically active in the precinct surround- their campaigns. “I spent time convincing legislature, Clark is responsible for negoti- ing her Irish Catholic parish. His stepfather Local 369’s volunteers to donate their ating with leaders of the Republican-domi- worked in a local aluminum plant and the sweat equity by putting up lawn signs nated state senate and Republican Gov. stories that he brought home from work and helping in other ways,” he says. Ernie Fletcher, elected to replace Patton in convinced Clark that a union job would Clark, who still works fulltime as an 2003. “I have established myself as a hard provide his best ticket to prosperity. office salesman at United Electric, an worker and have applied my IBEW expe- Clark joined the IBEW as an appren- IBEW-signatory contractor, built his 1984 rience as a tough negotiator,” Clark says.

10 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 Before the 2004 election, The walks the neighborhoods of his dis- Louisville Courier-Journal wrote, “[Clark] trict six days per week. has represented his conservative district “When I first started my political well for 20 years and his colleagues think career,” says Clark, “I was narrow- enough of him to have elected him to the minded, worrying about my own powerful position of speaker pro tem of district.” His experience in leader- the House. In that position, he has played ship has led him to look at a major roles in furthering Kentucky’s broader picture. progress and Louisville’s interests. That Clark promotes his legislative makes his re-election a priority.” initiatives in frequent written Clark’s compromises don’t come eas- reports to his constituents. The ily. As a supporter of Kentucky’s horse newsletters explain Clark’s oppo- racing industry and its large work force, sition to Gov. Fletcher’s Clark has supported slot machines at race support for right-to- tracks to protect the industry’s workers work legislation and from competition from neighboring states detail the benefits of and to help expand revenue for critical prevailing wage laws. In state programs. A bill he introduced one report, Clark dis- would mandate that 40 percent of casino cussed the recent U.S. revenues be spent on education and 20 Supreme Court decision percent on Medicaid to make up for fed- on eminent domain that eral budget cuts. allows governments to In 2002, Clark supported a controver- take private property to sial constitutional amendment to unify the give to private developers. governments of the city of Louisville and He pledged to work with surrounding Jefferson County. Voters legislators to restrict the approved the measure in a referendum, use of eminent domain in and Louisville became the largest city in Kentucky. nearly three decades to merge city and Clark explains how federal budget county residents, creating a community of decisions affect Kentucky and asks readers 386 square miles and 700,000 residents. to return questionnaires to prioritize their The region has saved budget dollars by needs to help guide his decisions in reducing redundant administrative costs. Frankfort. Clark used his influence to protect all “We have more citizens on Med- existing labor agreements between both icaid [700,000] than we have in our government bodies and unions. public schools,” says Clark. With the “We would be hard-pressed to influ- federal government cutting Medicaid ence many state legislators, without funds, Clark is supporting a resolution Larry’s influence,” says Steve Silliman, to promote Canadian style universal business manager of IBEW Local 369, health insurance in the state. who praises Clark’s budgetary proposals While he appreciates his widespread administration,” says Clark. “I talk to them for putting construction electricians to recognition, Clark says that his most about human services, social issues and work building post-secondary schools. important accomplishment is remaining the importance of education. I tell them “My job as a legislator has evolved true to his roots. “People in my district that there are better ways to do things because of the political climate,” says know that I was a union business man- than our leaders are suggesting,” he adds. Clark, “but I have stayed in close touch ager and that I come from a working “We can’t just look at ourselves; we have with my district.” Clark, who once class family,” he says, adding that his wife to consider the interests of the whole worked at the grass roots as a precinct grew up in a housing project. “We know community.” captain in Jefferson County, installed a the problems of working people first- Larry Jaggers, secretary-treasurer of the second phone in his house, strictly for hand,” says Clark. He is concerned about Kentucky state AFL-CIO, said Clark’s legislative business. Every letter sent to a who will carry the banner for working example has set the table for other pro- city or state agency on behalf of a con- people and for his own grandchildren in worker candidates to join him in Frank- stituent is copied to the resident. Clark the future. fort. “Anything and everything that has has two aides and an attorney whose “It’s a problem that so many young been good for labor in Kentucky has father is an IBEW member working people in my district are being influenced Larry’s stamp on it. I don’t know how to closely with him. Before each election, he by the right-wing ideology of the current give him the credit he is due.” 1

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 11 It all started with the last time 28-year-old Jackie Novak, of Board- Pictured in fore- man, Ohio, watched her ground, left to favorite TV show. It was right, are Local Mother’s Day 2005, and 64 members she and her husband, Jeff, Bob Toporcer, were viewing ABC’s John Louttit, Jim Shirilla and “Extreme Makeover: The Greg Dudash. Home Edition” before going to bed. Later that night, Jeff could not awaken his wife when it came time to nurse their newborn. It was later learned that she had died of a pulmonary embolism. As the family slowly recovered from their sud- den loss of wife and mother, the home, which was too small for their expanding needs, fell into disrepair. Jackie had given birth just two weeks before her death to Pres- ley, who joined the cou- ple’s two other daughters, Zoey, 6, and Harley, 2. So Jeff Novak, a special education OHIO MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN teacher, applied for a home makeover. After all, a family friend would later say that Jackie had vowed to someday be on that show. The show’s producers were obviously moved by Novak’s story, and the family “ was selected as recipient of one of “Extreme Makeover’s” ambitious E treme undertakings. The work took place over the course of one furiously paced week in October, and the program X featuring the Novak family aired on MAKEOVER”December 4th. Santon Electric Co., one of the area’s largest commercial, residential and indus- Union electricians are accustomed to tight deadlines and trial contractors and a union signatory complex challenges. What they’re not used to is working under since 1975, agreed to donate all electrical work. Danny Santon says that he had no the hot lights of television cameras and before a live audience trouble rounding up more than 30 mem- numbering in the hundreds. bers of Local 64 to give up a healthy “They were hauling in sightseers in residential street full of excited spectators, chunk of their weekend to see that buses. My guys said they’d never worked a contingency of curious media, and hun- Jackie’s dream lived on. before crowds like that,” says Jim dreds of craftsmen, including some 32 “When we put the word out, just Burgham, business manager of IBEW members of Local 64, to a home renova- about everybody volunteered,” Santon Local 64 in Youngstown, Ohio. tion project that would be seen by a recalls. “We had people calling us, asking But it was a good cause that drew a national television audience. to be part of it.”

12 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 After sending the Novaks “Things were a little testy to Daytona Beach, Florida, for at times,” admits Santon with a much-needed vacation, a grin. “Extreme Makeover” called in But his people rolled with its army of volunteer work the punches. crews, under the direction of The challenge was formida- team leader Ty Pennington. ble even without all of the The makeover was, as last-minute changes and the promised, “extreme.” The first Local 64 members are from left, Justin Coburn, Travis Johnson, Don battle with the clock. The crew job was to level the existing Aliesch, Jim Shirilla, Ralph Detoro and Josh Leipply. had over 110 recessed lights, home, starting at about 11 a.m. Friday harried sub-contractors in a cramped, 50- state-of-the-art appliances and security sys- morning. Only one section of foundation foot lot. It was madness. It was a semi- tem, and an abundance of lava-screen escaped demolition. Once the new foun- controlled frenzy of activity. And it was a television sets to wire. It’s no wonder that dation was poured that evening, the chal- lot of fun. the beautiful, high-tech home would lenge was to build a whole new—and “It was quite a challenge,” says require a total of three electrical panels. wholly fabulous—home in seven days. Burgham. “But my guys were laying it The finish work was completed by a From Burgham’s perspective, the out, getting the plans started by 6 a.m. or team of twelve or fifteen volunteers over process worked something like this: “The 6:30, and they were done by 10:30.” the period of another hour-and-a-half the house didn’t exist at 10 o’clock that night, Well, sort of done. following Sunday. and by 10:30 the next morning, we had “We had to make a lot of changes The most satisfying aspect of the fast- the wiring roughed in.” after the wiring was in,” Santon recalls.. paced weekend was the thought of the Which sounds a lot simpler than it “The decorator kept making all these young family eagerly returning to their was. With craftsmen stacking up on the changes,” Santon explains. new digs. work schedule like airplanes waiting to For instance, the sitting room suddenly “It was difficult, it was exhausting for take off at a busy airport, each crew had became an office, requiring a whole new the guys and there were times the whole to get in, get to work, and get out. Local wiring scheme. The designer insisted on thing seemed impossible,” says Burgham. 64 had just four hours to rough in the moving overhead lights a few inches to “But when the Novaks got to see what wiring under the direction of project fore- the left or right for aesthetic purposes. we’d accomplished, that’s what made it men Frank Sferra and Chuck Eyster, while And outdoor lights had to be ripped out all worthwhile.” 1 contending with curious onlookers, intru- and replaced with hardware that the sive cameras and the challenge of work- designers felt better fit the architectural EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was sent in by ing shoulder-to-shoulder with other style. writer David Searls on behalf of Local 64.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” TO SALT LAKE CONTRACTOR: UNIONS DO IT BEST It is no happy show-biz fluke that IBEW locals across the worked virtually around the clock to get the underground country have been tapped to participate in the reality construc- installation and the rough-in done quickly. tion show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Apparently “It happened so fast,” Hilton said. “These guys went the ABC show’s producers learned first-hand that when they gangbusters for 10 days.” need a quality job done in the shortest possible time frame, Local 354 and Cache Valley teamed up to pay the workers when they need craftsmen who work well under the most for their time on the project. Local 354 also donated water for intense pressure, they need to call the building trades unions. the entire 150-person crew. Taken in by the spirit of the “They told our general contractor that they had better moment and the need to pitch in, Local 354 members helped success and better luck with union contractors,” said Salt out by painting a hallway when that effort lagged behind Lake City Local 354 Organizer Corey Hilton. “They said they schedule and prevented them from accomplishing the finish tried it both ways and preferred to have union contractors.” work on the wiring. The house is wired “smart,” meaning That’s why when the show landed in Bountiful, Utah, lights and appliances are programmable by computer. Local 354 members found themselves on an all-union pro- The house was completed in August, and the show aired ject, working side by side with members of other building in October. Special features included a cabinet workshop for trades, a rarity in the right-to-work state. the family’s carpenter father, who has cancer, and two Local 354 was key to the project that encompassed level- kitchens for the mother, who took up a side business in ing a 2,200-square-foot house and building in its place a catering to make ends meet. 4,100-square foot home in 10 days. Signatory contractor “A couple of the guys got teary-eyed when they turned the Cache Valley Electric sent 28 members to the job. They house over to the family,” Hilton said. 1

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 13 Seven Building Trades Unions Launch Mechanical Allied Crafts

MAC can strengthen the ability of the trades to get jobs like this power plant in California, built under a project labor agreement. At a March meeting in San Diego, General Presidents of “The Mechanical Allied Crafts (MAC) grew from recognizing that our seven unions share a common goal—to be the first choice of users of construction,” says seven building trades unions embarked upon a bold new IBEW International President Edwin D. Hill. MAC will supplement the close working alliance that aims to improve customer satisfaction and relationship of the seven unions, who will maintain their autonomy and their mem- bership in the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD), AFL-CIO and reliance, market share, training, safety and organizing. in local and state building trade councils.

14 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 Unions making up the MAC and its a resolution. Monthly per capita contribu- seven-prong approach are the IBEW, the tions by locals will be encouraged by state Plumbers and Pipe Fitters, the Iron Work- or local MAC councils based upon their ers, the Insulators, the Sheet Metal Work- annual budget. ers, the Boilermakers and the Elevator Seven unions, seven owners and seven Constructors. contractor associations will launch the “Allies build off of each other’s unprecedented joint effort. The General strengths,” says President Hill. The seven Presidents’ implementation plan will kick- MAC members are exploring opportunities off with meetings of International Repre- to share training facilities and safety pro- sentatives and/or Vice Presidents in eight grams, reducing the duplication of ser- geographical jurisdictions. vices. Among the areas where sharing is A marketing company has been to be considered are: welding, rigging, enlisted to promote the new alliance. OSHA training, Haz Mat, safety, supervi- Local programs will highlight the value sion, and customer/owner relations. In all and skill of the crafts and sponsor high cases, the distinct skills of each craft will profile local events such as Red Cross be recognized and preserved. blood drives, Habitat for Humanity pro- A voluntary “Code of Excellence” initia- jects and others. Lobbying efforts will be tive—similar to IBEW’s internal version— initiated on the political front to support was approved by the presidents, setting prevailing wages, influence permits and out principles for job performance and zoning and encourage union members greater accountability on jobs staffed by and officers to run for public office. MAC affiliates. The General Presidents Regular organizing meetings will be committed to opening a dialogue on held between MAC-affiliated unions. addressing the shortage of qualified crafts- Strategic plans will be developed at the men on many projects, which could state and local levels to build multi-craft include sharing manpower between the campaigns. trades. “The Mechanical Allied Crafts comes The new group’s bylaws empower from common sense trade unionism,” says local unions to review outdated jurisdic- President Hill, “but this endeavor has the tional agreements and to identify potential potential to be a unique advance for labor. problems before a job commences. In the When different crafts on the job site work event that disputes are not resolved hand-in-glove and when our local unions locally, representatives of international jump up to support each other’s organiz- unions will be promptly involved. An arbi- ing efforts and even plan joint campaigns, tration procedure will be available if the we will know that this plan works.” 1 international representatives cannot reach

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 15 IBEW Members SURPRISE RETURN in Navy’s “Peace Corps” When Steubenville, Ohio, Local

The Navy’s “Peace Corps” are the 246 held its 50th annual dinner “Seabees,” a celebrated land-based dance at Mountaineer Racetrack construction battalion. Three IBEW members are currently serving as and Gaming Resort, nobody Seabees as part of Naval Mobile Con- expected that a surprise guest struction Battalion 21, based in Lake- hurst, New Jersey. would appear. There in the flesh Construction Electrician 1 (CE) Ed was U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Don Nowak, Trenton, New Jersey, Local From left, Local 269 member Ed Nowak, 269; CE1 Jason Kondravy, Allentown, Local 375 member Jason Kondravy, and Jones, returning from a year in Pennsylvania, Local 375 and CE2 Dan Local 380 member Dan Sanderlin. Iraq. Jones, an inside wireman Sanderlin, Norristown, Pennsylvania, Local 380, are carrying on the tradition of hun- dreds of IBEW members who have served with the Seabees. apprentice, is back working on an Members of the battalion, founded in 1942, were critical to the World War II allied victory in the Pacific, building runways and bases under hostile conditions. They air pollution project at the Sammis have also been mobilized after natural disasters worldwide to rebuild destroyed Power Plant. 1 infrastructures. 1

PBF TRUSTEES The International Executive Council upholds The International Executive Council, sitting as the International President Edwin D. Hill’s decision EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING Trustees, along with the International President and with regard to not interfering with the local union the International Secretary-Treasurer of the IBEW employment policies as they are not issues that are MINUTES AND REPORT OF THE Pension Benefit Fund, reviewed Fund investments covered by the IBEW Constitution. and related matters. The question of staffing practices by the local INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL union clearly falls under Article XVI, Section 2, of REGULAR MEETING INVESTMENTS the IBEW Constitution. Chairman Pierson called this regular meeting of The report of the fund investment action by the Therefore, the International Executive Council the International Executive Council to order at 8:00 International President and by the International hereby denies the appeal of Brother Flanagan. a.m., Monday, February 6, 2006. Other members of Secretary-Treasurer since the last Council meeting the Council in attendance were Plott, Lucero, was presented to the International Executive Council, IBEW 37TH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Calabro, Calvey, Fashion, Schoemehl, Chilia and examined and approved. In accordance with Article II of the IBEW Lavin. Constitution, it was moved, second and carried by LOCAL UNIONS UNDER TRUSTEESHIP the members of the International Executive Council INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT HILL International President Edwin D. Hill reported to to change the start of the IBEW 37th International International President Edwin D. Hill met with the the International Executive Council that there were Convention from the third Monday in September International Executive Council a number of times to no local unions under I.O. trusteeship. 2006 to commence on the second Monday in discuss a variety of matters affecting all branches of September 2006—(September 11, 2006). the Brotherhood. RETIREMENT OF INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING INTERNATIONAL Clair L. Scott—effective April 1, 2006 This regular meeting of the International Executive SECRETARY-TREASURER WALTERS (International Representative—IBEW Eleventh Council was held in Miami, Florida. International Secretary-Treasurer Jon F. Walters District) The meeting adjourned on Friday, February 10, presented financial reports covering the IBEW 2006. Pension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of VESTED PENSION Hubert R. Hunter, Sr.— The next regular meeting of the International the Brotherhood both in Canada and in the United International Office Employee Executive Council will commence at 8:00 a.m. on States. Monday, June 5, 2006, in Carlsbad, California. APPEAL OF KENNETH F. FLANAGAN VS. LEGAL DEFENSE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Payments for legal defense made from the General IBEW LOCAL UNION NO. 1228 The appeal of Kenneth F. Flanagan, a member of Patrick Lavin, Secretary Fund were examined and approved in accordance IBEW Local Union 1228, was placed before the International Executive Council with the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of the International Executive Council. IBEW Constitution. The members of the International Executive FINANCIAL REPORTS Council have made a complete and thorough review Note: The IEC acted on numerous applications dealing The International Secretary-Treasurer’s reports for of the file. Since the United States Department of with pensions under the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund. the various funds of the Brotherhood were presented Labor has ordered a re-run of Local Union 1228’s For a complete listing, please contact the International to the International Executive Council, examined and election, this would not fall under purview of the Secretary-Treasurer’s Office, 900 Seventh Street, N.W., filed. International Executive Council. Washington, D. C. 20001.

16 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 Drive Union 2006 Vehicles Built by Union Members in the United States and Canada This guide is prepared by the UAW to provide informa- sourced from the United States and/or Canada and a third tion for consumers who want to purchase vehicles produced country. When purchasing one of these models, check the by workers who enjoy the benefits and protections of a union Vehicle Identification Number (VIN.) A VIN beginning with contract. All vehicles on this list are made in the United “1,” “4” or “5” identifies a U.S.-made vehicle; “2” identifies States or Canada by members of the United Auto Workers a Canadian-made vehicle. (UAW), Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) or the International Not all vehicles made in the United States or Canada are Union of Electrical Workers-Communication Workers of made by union-represented workers. The Toyota Corolla, for America (IUE-CWA). example, is made in the United States by UAW members, Because of the integration of U.S. and Canadian vehicle but the Canadian model is made in a nonunion plant and production, all vehicles on this list include significant UAW- other models are imported from a third country. To be sure made content and support the jobs of UAW members. you have a union-made vehicle, buy one of the vehicles on However, those vehicles marked with an asterisk (*) are this list.

UAW CARS CAW VEHICLES Buick Lucerne Buick Lacrosse Cadillac CTS Chevrolet Equinox Cadillac DTS Chevrolet Impala Cadillac STS Chevrolet Monte Carlo Cadillac XLR Chevrolet Silverado* Chevrolet Cobalt Chrysler 300 Chevrolet Corvette Chrysler Pacifica Chevrolet Malibu Chrysler Town & Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Country Chrysler Sebring Dodge Charger Dodge Caliber Dodge Magnum Dodge Neon Dodge Caravan/ Dodge Stratus Grand Caravan Dodge Viper Ford Crown Victoria Ford Focus Ford Freestar Ford Five Hundred GMC Sierra* Ford Freestyle Mercury Grand Marquis Ford GT Mercury Monterey Ford Mustang Dodge Durango Mercury Mountaineer Pontiac Grand Prix Ford Taurus Ford Escape/Escape Hybrid Mercury Mariner/ Pontiac Torrent Lincoln LS Ford Excursion Mariner Hybrid Lincoln Town Car Ford Expedition Mitsubishi Endeavor UAW VANS Mazda 6 Ford Explorer Saturn VUE Buick Terraza Mercury Montego Ford Explorer Sport Trac Chevrolet Express Mitsubishi Eclipse GMC Yukon XL* UAW PICKUPS Chevrolet Uplander Mitsibushi Galant GMC Envoy XL/Envoy EXT Chevrolet Silverado* Chrysler Town & Country Pontiac G6 GMC Yukon/Denali* Chevrolet Colorado Dodge Caravan/ Pontiac Solstice Hummer H1 Alpha Chevrolet SSR Grand Caravan Pontiac Vibe Hummer H2 Dodge Ram * Ford E-series Saturn ION Hummer H3 Dodge Dakota GMC Savana Saturn Sky Isuzu Ascender EXT/ Ford F-Series * Pontiac Montana Toyota Corolla * (7 passenger) Ford Ranger Saturn Relay Jeep Grand Cherokee GMC Sierra* UAW SUVS Jeep Liberty GMC Canyon IUE VEHICLES Cadillac Escalade* Jeep Wrangler Isuzu I-series Buick Rainier Cadillac SRX Jeep Commander Lincoln Mark LT Chevrolet TrailBlazer Chevrolet Suburban* Lincoln Aviator Mazda B-series GMC Envoy Chevrolet Tahoe* Lincoln Navigator Mitsubishi Raider Isuzu Ascender Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT Mazda Tribute Toyota Tacoma* SAAB 9-7x

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ATTENTION PRESS SECRETARIES: (as) Alarm and Signal The Journal has an e-mail (ars) Atomic Research address dedicated exclusively to Service receiving “Local Lines” articles (bo) Bridge Operators from press secretaries. If you wish (cs) Cable Splicers to submit your articles via e-mail, (catv) Cable Television please forward them directly to This will (c) Communications [email protected]. help expedite the production (cr) Cranemen process. As always, inquiries of (ees) Electrical Equipment a general nature or letters to Service the editor should still be sent Local 18 Labor Day rally participants en route to City Hall in downtown Los (ei) Electrical Inspection to [email protected]. Angeles. (em) Electrical Manufacturing 2006 Work Picture for our members. We held a rally on (es) Electric Signs L.U. 8 (as,em,i,mar,mt,rts,s&spa), Labor Day, where more than 3,000 (et) Electronic Technicians TOLEDO, OH—Job opportunities in employees and their family mem- bers, led by Bus. Mgr. Brian D’Arcy, (fm) Fixture Manufacturing 2005 certainly surpassed those avail- able in the previous few years. In marched to city hall to show sup- (govt) Government fact, something we haven’t experi- port for the contract. (i) Inside enced in quite a while—a cleared Local 18 spearheaded two signifi- (it) Instrument book—developed at year’s end. This cant political campaigns. In May, Technicians also generated the necessity to dust we helped elect someone from the (lctt) Line Clearance Tree off Book 2 and invite a few traveling ranks of labor, Antonio Villaraigosa, Trimming brothers and sisters to help out. as mayor of Los Angeles. A former (mt) Maintenance A number of decent sized pro- union organizer and president, Vil- jects will dot the landscape this laraigosa has long been a strong, (mo) Maintenance and Local 6 Bus. Mgr. John O’Rourke Operation (left) presents Bro. Larry Monta- year. Included in that count will be vocal supporter of ours in the state an ethanol plant. Ethanol, once con- Legislature and on the City Council. (mow) Manufacturing Office rano with his 45-year service pin. Local 18 got out the vote to support Workers sidered a pie-in-the-sky technology, is blended with gasoline as a way to his pro-working people, socially (mar) Marine Marching in Solidarity L.U. 6 (c,i,o,st&u), SAN FRAN- not only help reduce our depen- progressive agenda for the city. (mps) Motion Picture Studios CISCO, CA—At the January general dence on foreign oil, but also to aid In November, Local 18, along (nst) Nuclear Service membership meeting, Bus. Mgr. the environment by producing with the state IBEW and the rest of Technician John O’Rourke presented active fewer emissions. organized labor, contributed greatly (o) Outside member Larry Montarano with his Recent media accounts have to defeating the governor’s anti- (p) Powerhouse 45-year service pin. Bro. Montarano identified six sites in Ohio for addi- working people ballot “reforms.” tional ethanol plants, including two They proposals were not reforms; (pet) Professional, plans to retire in May and looks for- among other things, they would Engineers and ward to “giving back” with charity within our jurisdiction. Technicians work through Rebuilding Together. JIM SZCZERBIAK, P.S. have silenced organized labor’s DENNIS C. DUFFEY, B.M. political voice. Local 18 rallied its (ptc) Professional, Techni- Also at the January meeting, Bus. members against these regressive cal and Clerical Rep. Derek Green was honored with his 35-year service pin. Great Union Success proposals, and we beat them all— (rr) Railroad L.U. 18 (u), LOS ANGELES, CA— Later in January, Local 6 mem- handing the governor a major politi- Local 18 enjoyed great success in (rtb) Radio-Television bers held a crab feed at San Fran- cal defeat. Broadcasting 2005. We won an excellent five-year cisco’s North Beach Italian Athletic JENNIFER HADLEY, P.S. agreement with the Los Angeles (rtm) Radio-Television Club benefiting one of our own, Department of Water & Power. The Manufacturing Bro. Sean McGuigan. The price of Light Rail Project new contract provides a strong L.U. 24 (es,i&spa), BALTIMORE, (rts) Radio-Television admission was one hour’s pay, and wage structure tied into the Cost of MD—At this writing, our Maryland Service the proceeds are going toward Living Index and improved benefits Transit Administration Light Rail (so) Service Occupations installation of an elevator in Sean’s (s) Shopmen residence. Some of the Local 24 members who worked on the MTA Light Rail Double (se) Sign Erector At this writing preparations were underway for the annual St. Patrick’s Track project. (spa) Sound and Public Address Day parade. Every year since the building trades have been involved (st) Sound Technicians in the parade, participation has (t) Telephone increased. Our members proudly (u) Utility march up Market Street in a strong (uow) Utility Office Workers display of trade union solidarity. JEFF SWEENEY, P.S. (ws) Warehouse and Supply

18 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 Double Track project is near com- Giving Gestures pletion. The job consists of adding a L.U. 58 (em,i,rtb&spa), DETROIT, second track in the areas where MI—As Detroit prepared for Super there is a single track. Over the Bowl XL Sunday, many Local 58 three-year span of the project, Mass members volunteered their exper- Electric employed nearly 80 broth- tise to the chosen Super Bowl char- ers and sisters. The members wired ity event. The Cass Community signals, push buttons, impendence Activity Center needed new wiring bonds, junction boxes and switches, At the Local 38 Walleye Fishing Tournament, from left: Bros. Carl Scheutzow, in all its rooms, new kitchen switch- and pulled more than 600,000 feet of Dennis Bednarski and John Benson, Tom Banyas, Capt. Russ Hersey, Bryan ing, 100 luminaries replaced and signal and fiber-optic cable. The Matthei, Bus. Mgr. Salvatore “Sam” Chilia and Rear Adm. Bro. Paul Davis. emergency lighting installation, as members often worked between 50- 80 hours a week. Because of their the events, organizers and judges. great effort, the job will be finished Thanks to all who participated. almost a year early. Shown in the Everyone had a great time. accompanying photo are a few of At the time of this writing we the brothers who worked on this have over 140 members working in project. the steel mills for five different con- With sadness we report the tractors. A lot of this work should deaths in late 2005 of Bro. Keith A. last into the spring, until some of Kozlowski and retired Bro. Walter the retail and institutional work A. Rice. We extend sincere condo- picks up. lences to their families. We have some members on the CARLOS L. HAMPLETON, P.S. $100 million Steelyards Common project doing site work and that Apprenticeship Application work is expected to take off for us By luck of the draw through dispatch, an all-woman crew completes the L.U. 26 (ees,em,es,govt,i&mt), this summer. manpower list for Cisco Systems in Bellevue, WA. Local 46 sisters Mika WASHINGTON, DC—The new We also have a few members on Kottke, Katrina Freeman, Linda Upshaw, Jennifer Forman, Marne Hansen building construction is going well. site at the $300 million Cleveland and Mary Capra, joined by Local 191 member and foreman Howard Plank. The target move-in date is June 1. Clinic Foundation Heart Center, Making ever-increasing strides in which should also start staffing up members gather in various endeav- well as an up-to-code fire protec- organizing, Local 26 welcomes Bro. this summer. ors to promote the continued suc- tion system. Jorge Sanchez as a new organizer. Demolition is also taking place at cess and activism of the local. A Centerline Electric donated mate- Local 26 is seeking qualified appli- the Cleveland Clinic to make way for steady stream of future leaders runs rials and tools. The following mem- cants for our apprenticeship pro- its new $60 million Urology Center. through on weekends in the leader- bers donated over 500 hours in a gram. Now is the time for interested DENNIS MEANEY, B.R. ship classes, and the Sound Alliance tight two-week period before the candidates to come to the hall and is picking up steam with a core big game. Tom Dederichs, Leslie apply. Classes start in September. Education Is Key team hitting the ground running. Grammatico, Tom Wertz, Les Hol- Congratulations to Bro. Jerry L.U. 40 (em,i&mps), HOLLY- Our Residential Organizing Blitz is land, Catherine Hefke, Ben Lozupone, who was re-elected WOOD, CA—One of the key undergoing final planning to call on Tutweiler, Gerald Miney, Jackie Washington Building Trades Council weapons the IBEW has in its arsenal all 02 licensees in the Puget Sound Malewicz, Brian Mulligan, Mary secretary-treasurer. to combat the nonunion sector is area this spring and summer. Orga- Johnson, Donald Green, Steven Our new Virginia Gov. Tim education. Local 40 is continuing to nizing is an exciting department to Roth, Bob Blackmore, John Kaine recently took his oath of spearhead the drive for training work in; attend Org Board meetings Downes, Rich Etue, Jerry Holland, office. When we support labor- opportunities, with new online train- and/or join in on the Blitz—contact Stacy Reeves, Ron Thielman and friendly candidates for public office, ing made available to its member- “a Greg.” We are spearheading leg- Steve Smith. Thanks to all who working people often benefit. Gov. ship. Go to the Local 40 Web site islation on apprenticeship utilization stepped forward to help others in Kaine appointed Dan LeBlanc, then- www.ibewlocal40.com for TC Net. for state ferries and DOT contracts, need. president of the Virginia State AFL- This is a training program that one of and requiring all new ferries to be Our members donated 23 pints CIO, to his cabinet as secretary of our local brothers, Todd Boswell, built in our state. of blood in the recent Red Cross the commonwealth. [EDITOR’S created. The online Training Center Work in our jurisdiction should blood drive. There’s a saying that NOTE: On March 7, 2006, Republi- Network allows self-directed training pick up too. The books climbed a “no matter how hard your life cans in Virginia’s House of Delegates, for such things as Acoustics, Alarms, bit during winter, and a lot of work seems, there is always someone in an unprecedented action, rejected Cable Tech and VOV introduction. seems to be coming up. Changes to else who would benefit from your Gov. Kaine’s appointment of labor We also have resource reference dispatch are: 8:30 a.m. wireman dis- help.” leader LeBlanc.] material available to all brothers and patch/ 9:30 a.m. for other books. Congratulations to all members We mourn the deaths of: Bros. sisters who wish to access our Web You must have a state master or JW who received their 25- to 45-year James R. Williams, William Igram, site. These resources include: Blue- license to sign on the books and to service pins at the December union Wayne Erhardt and Tyrone Grayson; prints, Fiber Optics, Grounding, take a call (or a 90-day temp for meeting. and retired Bros. William Watkins, Equipment Racks, Networks and those out of state). The hall is open Thanks to all the locals supplying Grant Davidson, Darrell Beachy and much more. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed work to our members and wishing Richard Lohmeyer III. Local 40 believes the key to our for lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m. everyone a better year in 2006. Recent retirees: Marvin Faust, success and future in making our KARLENA BROMILEY, P.S. KATHY DEVLIN, P.S. Larry Justice, Desmond St. Hill, union strong is continuing education. David Hollandsworth, Arthur Citty, Through apprenticeship training, Some of the Local 58 members who received 25- to 45-year service pins in James Dean, Thomas Patterson, journeyman classes and online train- December 2005. James Phibbs, Joseph Furlow, Wayne ing, we will continue to support and Hug, Patrick Mullady, George strengthen the goals of the IBEW. Thompson and Earl Jones. MICHAEL COURTOIS, P.S. CHARLES E. GRAHAM, B.M. Promoting Success Staffing Up L.U. 46 (as,c,cs,,em,es,et,i,mar, L.U. 38 (i), CLEVELAND, OH— mo,mt,rtb,rts&st), SEATTLE, WA— Pictured are the winners of the Local Local 46 is humming with activity 38 Walleye Fishing Tournament with this spring as almost every weekend

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 19 IBEW-FRESC Success The new Apprenticeship Council gifts were donated to St. Joseph’s L.U. 68 (i), DENVER, CO—Three has been firing up the barbeque Children’s Hospital in Paterson. years of negotiations—in partner- grill before selected general meet- JOE NITTI, P.S. ship with the Front Range Economic ings, held the second Tuesday of Strategy Center (FRESC) and neigh- the month. The Council has sched- Summer Projects borhood groups—with Cherokee uled a Texas Hold’em Tournament L.U. 110 (em,i,rts,spa&u), ST. Gates concluded. We successfully to benefit the Richard Sayers Memo- PAUL, MN—As I write this, spring is bargained with the developer on rial Fund. Come try your luck and just around the corner. Work is slow many issues that set a precedent support a good cause. but remains promising. At press time with how Denver City Council As a direct result of our organiz- 210 are on Book #1; however, some issues tax increment financing mon- ing efforts, in January the JATC projects are coming up this summer eys to developers. Among major started a residential apprenticeship that could nearly clear the book! issues were: inclusion of many class with 20 new members attend- Recent Local 110 retirees who affordable housing units in the ing the class. This is proof of how went on International pension in build-out; no big-box stores; Best important it is for all members, 2005 are: Clarence Amacher, Dennis Value/Responsible Contracting; and A Local 86 Beeman family photo along with our organizers, to do our Beahan, Keith Berg, Thomas Bohen, prevailing wage on all infrastructure taken in 1986. From left, standing, part to organize the entire electrical Robert Braun, Cheryl Burfeind, work, with Denver’s living wage Warren “Red” and Dick Beeman; industry. Get involved, brothers and David Carlson, Jerome Cartier, Bette applied to jobs not covered by pre- kneeling, Clay and Scott Beeman. sisters. Clemenson, Lowell Daley, Roger vailing wage. November elections are just Dickhausen, James Fairbanks, Robert At the Suncor Refinery, Bros. Ted We also welcome one of our around the corner. Make sure you Gontarek, Vaughn Gralla, Gerald Thomas and Nathan Damp rescued newest contractors, Mid-City Elec- are registered and cast your vote. Hagen, Paul Hagen, Ronald Hanson, a Suncor operator who fell into a tric, owned by Alvis King. We look Absentee voting is also an option. Bonnie Hau, Gerald Holmquist, John drain pit with un-insulated steam forward to working with Mid-City At this writing we are in negotia- Jenson, Abdon Jerkovich, Joseph hoses. Bros. Ted and Nathan pulled Electric and showing the company tions for a new three-year contract. Kaderlik, Roger Kindseth, Roger the operator free and called emer- how the best trained journeymen Think safety always. Kohout, Joseph Langevin, Charles gency response. The employee and apprentices in town can help M.A. CAGLIA, P.S. Lea, Jerry Lovegren, Ronald Mader, received 3rd degree burns that them grow. Dale Malm, Gene Marquardt, Gerald would have been worse if not for Local 86 extends heartfelt sympa- Politically Active McDonough, Miroslav Miskovich, their quick response. thy to the families of the following L.U. 102 (c,catv,i,it,o&t), PATER- Elias Nasseff, Jon Novak, Charles At the Safeco Data Center project members who recently passed SON, NJ—Thanks and congratula- Nurnberg, Wayne Peckham, Melvin Bro. Larry “Mac” McQueen saw a away: Fred L. Moulton, Jay Lauter- tions to all the local members who Peterson, Jerome Peterson, Winston sprinkler fitter’s head get pinned born, Edward H. Jones, Myron R. contributed their time and effort Peterson, Jeffrey Savelkoul, John between a lift guardrail and the roof Jacque and William L. O’Neill. working the phone banks, hand Scanlon, Larry Scapanski, Ardis truss. Bro. Mac, trained in lift opera- MIKE FARRELL, P.S. billing, and distributing signs during Scherer, Edward Sobanski, Robert tion, ran over and used the emer- our extensive get-out-the-vote cam- Sparby, Joseph Stafki, Robert Stennis, Looking to Spring paign during the latest gubernatorial Michael Theisen, Thomas Tschida, gency release valve to lower the lift. L.U. 90 (i), NEW HAVEN, CT— election. We played a major role in Walter Wessels and William Whalen. He was presented the IBEW Lifesav- Unfortunately, at the time of this getting a friend of labor, then-Sen. The Faribault Unit annual picnic ing Award. writing there has been very little Jon S. Corzine, elected as the next will be held Fri., June 9, in Farib- Elections for IBEW Convention progress securing an agreement to delegates will be held in April. Look governor of New Jersey. Jon ault, MN, at North Alexander Park. the Local 90 Inside Agreement. We for information in the mail. Corzine has shown in the Senate This is an excellent event to fill a hope that with the arrival of warmer LARRY O’NEILL, PRES. that he is a defender of middle-class summer evening with good food weather negotiations will pick up working families and has vowed to and conversation. again. We would all hope for a ben- Thanks to Travelers keep up the fight for the labor STEVE WHITE, P.S. L.U. 80 (i&o), NORFOLK, VA— eficial outcome for all the parties movement in New Jersey. We concerned. Our work has remained steady and should be proud of our efforts dur- Promising Work Picture looks to pick up over the summer. Spring and summer should help ing this and all political campaigns, L.U. 124 (ees,em,i,mar,rts,se& We thank the brothers and sisters bring more work to the area. A few as we continue to show our spa), KANSAS CITY, MO—As spring who traveled here to help with the projects are expected to ramp up strength and that organized labor is approaches, Local 124’s work picture Ford and Miller projects. for the warm weather. For many alive and well in New Jersey. is improving. Three long-term pro- Local 80 congratulates Bro. families in the local, it has been a We held our annual children’s jects will begin this year. The Iatan Howard Forehand on his retire- long winter. Christmas party at the Parsippany power plant begins in 2006 with a ment. Bro. Forehand was an active The Fantasy of Lights project PAL. The Entertainment Committee completion date in 2010. Cerner Cor- member of Local 80 and served as went very well. Many displays had did an outstanding job once again. poration is building a new data cen- an officer for many years. Bro. Fore- to be rewired—the salt water does a Over 400 children and grandchil- ter in North Kansas City and that hand and his 41 years of dedication number on the wiring. Thank-you dren attended. There were refresh- project should last at least a year and to this local are greatly appreciated to all the journeypersons, appren- ments, face painters, balloon a half. The new Sprint Sports Arena and will be missed. tices and retirees who helped make makers, a magician, and of course, begins this spring. Current projects DAVE SCHAEFFER, P.S. this year’s event so successful. Mrs. Claus, Santa and his elves dis- include the: IRS building, H&R Block The Christmas party was a big tributing gifts for the kids. The extra offices, new Federal Reserve Bank. Fourth Generation success. Santa and all his helpers L.U. 86 (ees,em,es,i,rts&spa), outdid themselves. The children Bro. Mike ROCHESTER, NY—Local 86 has its loved the magician and the visit first 4th generation family! Clay Bee- Phalon and his from Santa. family visit man was recently accepted into our SHANNNON COZZA, P.S. with the apprenticeship program and will Clauses at the graduate in 2010. Clay will join his Residential Apprenticeship Local 102 father Scott, his grandfather Dick, L.U. 100 (c,em,i,o,rts&st), annual his great uncle Bob, and his great FRESNO, CA—This year we are Christmas grandfather Warren, also known as proud to host the July 15 tenth party. “Red,” in a long line of family tradi- annual Ninth District Softball Tour- tion. The Beeman family’s total nament at the Regional Sports Cen- combined IBEW service is over 107 ter. Also, on July 8 our annual golf years! tournament will be held in Madera.

20 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 Full employment looks more promis- this issue, many Americans lack Work Picture Good ing now than in the last three years. health care. In New Jersey, where L.U. 196 (govt,mt,o,t&u), ROCK- Congratulations to members Bob we’ve experienced severe unem- FORD, IL—Our outside overhead Goodrick and Richard Brockman. ployment in recent years, the and underground work is very good Bob was appointed to fill a vacancy spending stress on electrical local at this writing; we presently are in on the Local 124 Executive Board. Health and Welfare Funds is magni- need of 25 journeyman linemen. We Bob’s years as wireman, foreman fied. Still, due to the solid strength anticipate some transmission work and job steward will be a big plus to of Local 164’s Health and Welfare soon and will need 15 journeyman the board. Richard Brockman Plan, an alternative to the COBRA linemen for these projects. All the accepted the full-time staff position benefit has been introduced for projected work is at 58 hours plus. of organizer. Rich has been a big members working 500-1,000 hours Please call ahead as the work picture Local 236 members Mike Cataldo asset to Local 124 for past organizing during 2005. Participants who do changes as a result of manpower (right) and Joe Huber wire a efforts and is well qualified to do an not choose COBRA will automati- issues. Habitat for Humanity home. excellent job. cally be enrolled in Plan “G,” which We completed negotiations with for Humanity projects. In recent We remember deceased mem- offers 100 percent hospitalization NECA on our Power Agreement. We years more than 150 Local 236 bers Edward Bartkoski, Joseph coverage at in-network facilities and feel we have reached an agreement members and apprentices volun- Burkholder, Ercel Coburn, James physicians’ fees for inpatient hospi- on the Power Agreement with teered their time and expertise for Cox and Karl Gordon. tal services payable at 50 percent. Henkels & McCoy also. We are at this worthy cause. In New York Congratulations to recent retirees: Also covered are five office visits an impasse with Henkels & McCoy state over 1,000 homes have been Lawrence Bender Jr., Richard Dicker- per family/per year, and medica- over issues with the National Tele- completed. For the most recent son, Fred Dopson Jr., Leroy Hawley tions available through Express data Agreement and that is going to Habitat project in Albany, we are III, William Herrin, Don Landis, Scripts mail order program. Step III. helping build a specially equipped Phillip Mook, John Phillips, Gary “Local 164 is pleased to offer our We congratulate Bro. Robert W. home for a disabled person. Fea- Ping, Michael Porter, Gerald Pretty- members this ‘safety net’ coverage Pierson on his appointment as tures include solar power, closed man, John Runions, David Sandoval, during this protracted period of chairmen of the IBEW International circuit TV and an intercom system. Henry Wohlgemuth and Terry Yunt. unemployment,” said Bus. Mgr. Executive Council. We know he will Local 236 will continue to partici- FRANK MATHEWS JR., P.S. Richard Dressel. “Our ultimate goal do a tremendous job. pate in such worthwhile community is to find a minimum of 1,000 hours Congratulations also to Dan Dade, service projects. Summer Events of work for each member that the new director of the ALBAT pro- On Dec. 11 Local 236 held its L.U. 150 (es,i,rts&spa), WAUKE- would result in full reinstatement of gram. We also thank Howard Miller second annual Christmas with Santa GAN, IL—Work is still slow; how- benefits.” Once 500 hours of for all the time and effort he gave party for the children. It was well ever, summer work should pick up employment have been attained the program and hope he comes attended and the children had a with many projects scheduled to after being assigned to Plan “G,” through northern Illinois to visit. great time. Santa and his helpers come out of the ground soon. members will be reinstated to what- EDGAR R. MINGS, B.M./F.S. The dates for our main summer ever plan they were participating in distributed gifts to all the children. events have been set. Local 150’s on Dec. 31, 2005. Plan “G” reflects Wm. Rothert Mourned MARK LaJEUNESSE, P.S. annual summer picnic is scheduled our firm commitment to our mem- L.U. 212 (i), CINCINNATI, OH— Health Clinic Project for July 22. Again as usual it will be bers during periods of unemploy- Local 212 brothers and sisters were at the Lakewood Forest Preserve. saddened by the passing on Jan 8 of L.U. 246 (ees,i,rts&spa), STEUBEN- ment. VILLE, OH—Bro. Don Jones was our The golf outing will be held June 17 DAVID MILAZZO, PRES. retired Bro. William Rothert, former at the Nippersink golf course. Regis- local union business manager. Bill surprise guest at the Local 246 50th tration is now open. Contact Kurt was 74 and had lived in Brooksville, annual dinner dance held at Moun- Catch-22 taineer Race Track and Gaming Anderson for further details. L.U. 180 (c,i,o&st), VALLEJO, FL, for the past 10 years. A native of Resort Dec. 3, 2005. Reservist Sgt. JON STEWART, P.S. CA—Come spring, when this issue Cincinnati, Bro. Rothert was initiated Jones, HSC 463 Engineering Group, hits your hands, we will have been into IBEW Local 212 in 1951. He returned home in December after Marketing Campaign waiting two years for our “big jobs” served as Local 212 business man- L.U. 158 (i,it,mar,mt&spa), GREEN spending more than a year in Iraq to start. As we submit this article in ager from 1978 to 1990. In earlier BAY,WI—The Internet marketing defending our country. We are glad advance of spring, we hope this is years he was treasurer and financial campaign entitled “TRU-PRO” is up that Don is back at home with his the end of the waiting. Any news secretary. He also served as delegate and running. Its purpose is to pro- family and working on an NSCR pro- will be on our Web site— to the AFL-CIO, the Building Trades mote contractors and to emphasize and the IBEW International Conven- ject at the Samis plant. Thank you, a “trusted professional” image to the www.ibewlu180.org. Don, for your service. During the last 18 months job tion. public. We have had a lot of posi- A thank you to Cattrell Compa- calls went into book two less than Bill helped start our Health and tive feedback on this Web site. Log nies, one of our local contractors, for 12 times. We have been forthcom- Welfare Plan and led the effort to on and check it out at keeping involved in our community. www. ing with facts and squashing rumors get 100 percent reciprocity on pen- . Cattrell Companies is performing the TRUPRO.org in efforts to save travelers expense sion contributions for the IBEW. He Local 158’s 86th annual member- was a member of one of the first electrical and mechanical work to and reduce false hopes. ship banquet will be held April 8. national safety committees, dedi- refurbish the 4th Street Health Clinic, This effort to be fair has had a This annual event is always well cated to creating a safer workplace a free clinic in Steubenville to aid the negative impact on this local. The attended. for all. He was a Navy veteran and a needy. The company also pledged a lack of job calls has resulted in Classes sponsored by Local 158 member of the American Legion. sizable donation to the clinic. Thank fewer than 150 on ALL of our this past winter have been well Bill was fair and honorable and was you, Cattrell Companies, for your books. This has caused our con- attended. It is good to see that our known for his integrity and forth- contributions. tractors concern. They view this as members are recognizing the need right behavior. He inspired a new At the time of this writing, work “lack of available manpower” and for continuing education to improve generation of IBEW members is slow in our jurisdiction. The are worried about bidding! What a their skills and promote a union including his sons Rick and Randy, scrubber projects at AEP are yet to catch-22. image of qualified and trained pro- and a grandson, Keith Schaefer. get under way and the First Energy Our local has always welcomed fessionals. Our sincere condolences to Bro. project has been set back for an traveling members and thus we JACK G. HEYER, B.M. Rothert’s family. undetermined amount of time. have never failed to staff our work. WALTER MOELLER, P.S. PHIL DISERIO, PRES. Welfare Plan “G” If you happen to be in the area, L.U. 164 (c,em,i,o&t), JERSEY please sign the books and keep up IBEW Leads Charge Topping Out CITY, NJ—Because of soaring U.S. your re-sign via fax or mail. Perhaps L.U. 236 (catv,ees,govt,i,mo,rtb L.U. 252 (ees,i,rts&spa), ANN health care costs and the Bush if you come, they will build. &t), ALBANY, NY—IBEW Local 236 ARBOR, MI—Bus. Mgr. Greg administration’s refusal to address MICHAEL SMITH, B.A. is leading the way with area Habitat Stephens, Training Dir. Jeff Grim-

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 21 Brian Samp and Jay White; Residen- Governor’s Award tial journeymen candidates— L.U. 300 (govt,i,mt&u), MONTPE- Nicholas Bylund, John Christensen, LIER, VT—We are pleased to Shawn Erickson, Ken Holdampf, announce the addition of a new Kelly Kouf, Michael Martin, Jonathan assistant business manager, Jeffrey Petsu, James Plagmann, Kyle Sellers Wimette. Bro. Wimette is an inside and Rob Williams; and Limited journeyman wireman, who finished Energy Technician candidates—Matt top of his class as apprentice of the Local 252 residential class of 2005 banquet. DeJong, Jim Fair, Justin Fredrickson, year in 2003. ston, staff and members congratu- very mild winter to date (late Janu- Doug Kintz, Jason Plowhead and Local 300 recently received the late the graduating Residential Class ary). This is welcomed with the Rema Tillitt. Governor’s Award for Environmen- of 2005. Local 252 is proud to ever-increasing energy prices; it has Please congratulate these mem- tal Excellence. Led by Bus. Mgr. announce that Nicholas Aldrich, also been beneficial and productive bers on a job well done when you George Clain and Vice Pres. Roger John Betz, Robert Budd, George for those working outside. encounter them in the field and wish Donnagan, a group of members Coval, Ryan Donovan, Shannon JIM BLEANEY, R.S. them luck on their state examination. took on corporate giants to rid the Havens, Thomas Owen, Terry Local 280 representatives at the state of creosote poles. The legal Pilaczynski, Carl Ringbloom II and Apprentice Graduates Ninth District Progress Meeting held team from the Big City did not Richard Steffen recently completed L.U. 266 (u), PHOENIX, AZ—Our March 20-24 in Palm Springs were expect the “roll up your sleeves and the three-year residential appren- local congratulates the following Vice Pres. Mike Spade, Executive fight” attitude they found in the ticeship program. Terry Pilaczynski apprentices. We are very proud of Board member pro tem Mike Sliper, Green Mountains. earned the Hollis Hamm Award for their accomplishments. Kevin Keyte and Bus. Mgr. Dennis The work picture is very opti- academic excellence. Congratula- 2004 Graduate Apprentices: Cable D. Caster. Nominations for officers mistic despite a longer then tions, Terry. Splicer-Journeyman Op.—Mikkie and delegates to the National Con- expected winter lull. E.S.Boulos from Our residential program has been Gaines; Electricians—Michael Hutson, vention will be held at the joint Portland, ME, was awarded two big in existence for over 23 years, and in William Nuneviller and Cliff White; meeting in Tangent on April 20. ski resort jobs and has contracted the past five years the number of Linemen—Fabian Encinas, Gunner Plan to attend. newly signed Chambers Communi- residential wiremen in our program Hubbard, Jace Kerby, Richard Quiver, DENNIS D. CASTER, B.M./F.S. cations to help with the data needs. has doubled. Currently, we have 136 Jesus Rodriguez and Irvine “Decker” As with Shawn Chambers, most of Williams; Plant Machinists—Leonard ‘Turn the Tide’ our newly signed contractors are residential wiremen in the field. L.U. 294 (ees,em,i,rts,spa&u), Black and Loren Clark; and Plant ambitious union members stepping The growth of the housing market HIBBING, MN—Talk about being Mechanics—Kenneth Black, Danny up into contractor’s roles. has been extraordinary in our juris- sick. Listening to G.W. Bush and the Brown, Danny Nockidench and Gary We welcome Howard’s Fire diction. The prediction for 2005 and Republican Party will do this to you. Welker. Alarm, a formerly nonunion com- 2006 housing development is a We have heard the same rhetoric 2004 Outstanding Apprentices: pany that recently approached us to return to a normal growth level for every year for six years now. When Auto Mechanic—Paul Ponzetti. Cable become a signatory contractor. the Ann Arbor area. Annually, the are the American people going to Splicer-Journeyman Op.—Michael A. Their decision was based solely on residential market generates over $20 wake up and smell the garbage? Diaz. Electrician—Ricardo Garcia. the need to hire skilled professional million in electrical work—a market 2006 is the first chance we get to Lineman—Korey Curley. Metal Fab- manpower. Thanks to our talented we cannot and will not ignore. start turning this country around. ricator—Christopher Marshall. Plant brothers—your skills did the job of Local 252 has a lot to be very Get involved in politics—it is the Electrician—Marvin Yellowhair. Plant an organizer. proud of: A new school, dedicated only way we can turn the tide of this Mechanic—Matt Sipe. Plant Machin- JIM RECK, R.S. instructors and the development of anti-union and anti-worker environ- ist—Kendrick Begay. Water C&M— quality residential electricians. ment. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty Jerry Engelhardt. Photovoltaic Installation TIMOTHY BORTLES, P.S. must be defeated this year. He L.U. 302 (i,rts&spa), MARTINEZ, 2005 Graduate Apprentices: Elec- pledges no new taxes but says CA—Work on the new solar photo- Utility Trades Shortage tricians—Sherrod Lacy, Sylvia Mon- increases of fees are not taxes. He is voltaic system on our local union L.U. 254 (ees,em,mo,rts&u), CAL- dero, Craig Perez, Bobby Singer and attacking union project labor agree- hall is complete and the system is GARY, AB, CANADA—Our local has Lawrence Weeks; Linemen—Bradley ments and our apprenticeship and functional. Work began in May 2005 been busy with several sets of Cook, Jared Finch, Justin Johnson, training programs. This will lead to and was completed December 2005. negotiations that carried over from Michael Maloy, Dean McCauslin and his trying to eliminate prevailing The system has a capacity of 36,000 2005. ENMAX Power recently set- J.B. Patterson; and Plant Electri- wage laws. Brothers and sisters, if watts and consists of 180 panels tled with a two-year contract pro- cians—Jerry Flower, Leander Simp- we lose prevailing wages our future installed on the roof, and six Sunny- viding a 6 percent increase effective son and Albert Williams. does not look good. Be united boy invertors. Local contractor Con- Jan. 1, 2006, and a 3.5 percent or 2005 Outstanding Apprentices: behind the DFL candidate who chal- tra Costa Electric was hired to install 0.5 percent above certain compara- Cable Splicer-Journeyman Op.— lenges him. Any of our Minnesota the system. Those who worked on tors (whichever is greater) increase Bryan Burk. Electronic Technician— Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party can- the project were journeyman inside for 2007. By the time this gets to Kevin Ivins. Lineman—Robert Horn. didates are far superior when it wiremen Eric Lepping, Bruce press in April, we expect to have Machinist—George Fuller. Plant comes to workers’ best interests. Beasley, Ray Deardorff, Mark Ram- most of the other negotiations Electrician—Bart Udall. Plant Our work picture looks good for sey and Gary Wing; and apprentice wrapped up. Mechanic—Steve Flores. our commercial market. Our larger inside wiremen Colin Batchelder, Across the province we are fac- WANDA WALDO, A.B.A ing a serious shortage of utility projects are still a ways out. We Shawn Baltzley, Korey Miller and hope we can employ a few travel- Richard Orduna. Although it remains trades people, and to compound 2006 Apprentice Graduation the problem a large number of line- L.U. 280 (c,ees,em,es,i,mo,mt,rts& ers this year. Be union, buy union! to be seen just how much money men and power system electricians st), SALEM, OR—Apprenticeship SCOTT WEAPPA, B.M./F.S. the system will save on utility bills, it (PSEs) are content to sell them- graduation ceremonies will be held selves short working for nonunion May 6 at Valley River Center in At the Local contractors. It is encouraging to see Eugene. The graduating class of 2006 302 union hall, 180 one unionized line contractor consists of: Inside wiremen candi- panels were recently gain some work in the dates—Rod Bodhaine, Casey Buck- installed on ingham, Chris Clark, Jarrett Clark, province. Hopefully this will raise the roof as the bar and help convince others Forrest Crosby, Steven Erhardt, Ted part of the working nonunion that there are Grassman, Eric Guzman, Joel Harris, new photo- benefits to being organized. Eric Kyllingmark, Aric Lohner, Frank voltaic On a positive note, we enjoyed a Nelson, Gary Prince, Keith Reeves, system.

22 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 should pay for itself within the Residential Agreement decade. L.U. 340 (em,i,o,rts&spa), SACRA- Congratulations to the 42 first- MENTO, CA—A new Residential year apprentices, who were sworn agreement is now in effect for into membership at the December IBEW Locals 180, 551 and 340. This meeting. new “Bay to the Borders Residential This is an election year with Agreement” was a collaborative many important races coming up in effort among all three locals work- the June primaries and the main ing closely with Ninth District Int. election in November. So the local Rep. Francis J. Maio. P.A.C. is in full swing, meeting twice Progress in our industry demands The IBEW Eighth District held a three-day Business Managers Leadership a month at 6 p.m. before local and confidence between the employer Training session in January at Local 354’s facility. At the session were inside meetings. Those of you not and the union. In our new Residen- Eighth District Int. Vice Pres. Ted C. Jensen (back row, second from right), registered to vote please get regis- tial agreement we negotiated total his staff, and the business managers. tered and vote! Your job could portability, coordinated apprentice- The new IHC hospital in Murray, East with U.S. Navy Mobile Construc- depend on it. ship training, family health care, UT, has approximately 90 wiremen tion Battalion 21. A tribute to these PETER K. SMITH, P.S. common pension plans, NEBF con- and technicians on the job. This brothers appears in an “On Duty” hospital has two of our larger con- article in this issue, page 16. tractors doing 80 percent of the On Dec. 7, 2005, IBEW Local 380 work. Bro. Alan Peterson has been and NECA Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter on the job from the beginning and hosted an NFPA-70E electrical safety is doing great as the steward. seminar. The event was organized by We thank all the union hands Bus. Mgr. Ken MacDougall and co- who go to work every day and sponsored by Jeff Scarpello, execu- proudly represent the IBEW. Your tive director of the Penn-Del-Jersey hard work is helping us regain our NECA. Invited to the seminar were: market. our clients, their facility engineers Local 354 has a 100 year party and representatives; NECA contrac- coming in April 2007. We are look- tors who bid the work; and the ing for members’ input and sugges- IBEW workers who install it. With all tions to plan for this great groups in attendance, all parties celebration. Please attend your unit gained increased understanding Local 306 service award recipients at Dec. 2005 union meeting. Back row, meetings and get involved. about how the NFPA-70E rules relate (L-R), Mike Kammer, Bill Campbell, Aldo Tersigni, Dave Talbott, Steve MANYA BLACKBURN, R.S. to construction and maintenance of Stock, Dan Scafidi and Jim Woods, middle row, Steve Dies, Dean Essex, electrical equipment. Mike Fotta, Don Brown, Joe McMullen, Norm Miller and Frank Oreolt; front Benefit for Bro. Troy An excellent “electrical work- row, kneeling, Al Horning, Rick Beahn and Bob Sampson. L.U. 364 (catv,ees,em,es,i,mt,rts& place safety” course was presented spa), ROCKFORD, IL—In February by Palmer Hickman, originally from tributions and a “+5” five-year main- Senior Members Honored Local 364 hosted a benefit for Bro. Local 380. Palmer is now NJATC L.U. 306 (i), AKRON, OH—Con- tenance plan. I really enjoyed Brian Troy, who is in dire need of a director of Safety, Code and Stan- gratulations to recent Local 306 ser- working with Bus. Mgr. Bruce Gour- heart transplant. The benefit was dards. He reviewed the OSHA stan- vice award recipients (see photo). ley (Local 180) and Bus. Mgr. Jack held to help Bro. Brian and his fam- dard identifying electrical hazards Wadsworth Municipal Power Buckhorn (Local 551) in our joint ily offset the medical bills associated and taught implementation of 70E employees filed to have our local effort to help our members and with his heart condition. Brothers procedures. union represent them in upcoming employers. We hope this agreement and sisters have contributed greatly. Cooper Bussman gave an infor- negotiations with the City of will allow us to gain residential mar- Now Brian needs our help and our mative presentation on the dangers Wadsworth, OH. We look forward ket share in all three jurisdictions. prayers more than ever. of arc flash and how proper engi- to welcoming these utility linemen, I regret to report the passing of Throughout the years Bro. Brian neering, installation and equipment groundmen and technicians into our retired Bros. Lester L. Barnard, A.C. has contributed greatly to our local can greatly reduce the danger. membership. Way to go, organizers! Burlingame, Arnold A. Karlowsky and helped at many union events. The seminar was a great success The current Akron public schools and Edward Peck. Also, Local 340 He is a member of our Political and should make for a safer work building project is underway. Three lost a good friend last December in Action Committee, has run our environment. “good” electrical contracts have the passing of retired Int. Rep. Adopt-an-Apprentice program, vol- SCOTT R SHELDON, P.S. been awarded to date. Our thanks Thomas O. Roberts. Our former unteered for political campaigns, to Bus. Mgr./Fin.Sec. David Moran business manager Chuck Cake helped construct our Labor Day Fall Elections and his assistants for all their work spoke at the funeral and noted that float, co-chaired the local’s Labor L.U. 396 (lctt,o,t&u), LAS VEGAS, in this endeavor. Bro. Robert’s leadership proved Day Committee and served as mem- NV—Greetings from the “Entertain- Recent announcements from the invaluable for our local during some ber of Rockford’s Labor Day parade ment Capital of the World.” Good auto industry regarding downsizing very difficult times. Rest in peace, committee. food, music and great people cre- and plant closures will reverberate brothers. Thanks to all the members who ated a terrific 24th annual Christmas throughout this land and our econ- A.C. STEELMAN, B.M. contributed to planning and cook- party. omy for years to come. God bless, ing for the benefit. Thanks also to NPC Generation is downsizing. America! Leadership Training all who contributed funds, and spe- The NPC Lines Department is going We mourn the loss of pension L.U. 354 (i,mt,rts&spa), SALT cial thanks to the members whose strong. Outside Construction is Bro. William “Bill” Everhardt, whose LAKE CITY, UT—IBEW Eighth Dis- bands played at the event. Please booming. Negotiations are ongoing obituary read: “He worked as an trict Int. Vice Pres. Ted C. Jensen and remember Bro. Brian and his family with Davey Tree Surgery. And, as of electrician all his life.” But for a his staff held the Business Managers in your prayers. this writing, Sprint’s Clerical negoti- hitch in the U.S. Marine Corps dur- Leadership Training meeting at our RAY PENDZINSKI, P.S. ations were scheduled to begin in ing the Korean War, he did. We will facility Jan. 11-13, 2006 (see photo). February. miss his ever present smile and Work in our jurisdiction is pick- Electrical Safety Seminar Officer manager Laurie Langston send our condolences to his family. ing up but at this writing we have L.U. 380 (ei,es,i&it), NORRIS- recently received a richly deserved Work safe and smart! Check the not had many calls go through to TOWN, PA—IBEW Local 380 mem- plaque of recognition for her untir- smoke detectors at home! the members on Book 2. We will let ber Dan Sanderlin is one of several ing efforts in service to our local ROBERT SALLAZ, V.P./P.S. you know when this changes. IBEW members serving in the Middle and its 1,600 members.

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 23 Local 396 Bus. these benefits. Ironically, many of Mgr. Charles these retired members did not have Randall (left), these same benefits when they Bus. Rep. began, yet they worked and sweated Robert to see that future electricians would Herrera, Asst. have a better quality of life. Bus. Mgr. These brothers have now passed Jesse Newman the torch to us, the new generation and Pres. Keith of electricians, to continue the strug- Davis. gle and secure a better union for future generations. Brother retirees, the brothers and sisters of Local 456, This fall’s election is extremely Mike Rounds recently declared honor, applaud and salute you. Enjoy important to the labor movement. Jan.13 as statewide “Lineworker your well deserved days of leisure We have a good chance of electing Day,” in appreciation for the incred- Local 508 honors the memory of and know that we will continue to a labor-friendly governor. Make ible dedication these workers former Bus. Mgr. Michael J. carry your tradition till the day comes sure you are registered to vote. showed in response to the ice Counihan. for us to hand over the torch. Brothers and sisters, it’s never too storms of Nov. 27-29. These storms WAYNE MARTIAK, P.S. early to register. We’ll help you with were, without doubt, the most dev- Bro. Counihan Mourned that. Contact Local 396 Pres. Keith astating to affect the utility industry L.U. 508 (i,it&o), SAVANNAH, 100 Years of Brotherhood GA—The Brotherhood and orga- Davis or call the hall and we’ll get in the history of the state. Here are L.U. 474 (em,i,lctt,o,rtb,rts,spa nized labor lost a dear friend and you pointed in the right direction. some numbers provided by the &u), MEMPHIS,TN—The year 2006 leader when former Bus. Mgr. Every vote counts. South Dakota Rural Electric Associa- is a very significant year for the Michael J. Counihan passed away Special thanks to all our troops tion: 12,000 poles down, 9,000 membership of Local 494. With this last December. Mike was initiated near and far. We are proud of you! miles of line impacted, a peak of in mind we begin preparations for a Be union, buy union, be safe and 21,800 without power and 25 of into Local 508 in 1939 and elected 100th anniversary celebration wor- business manager in 1948, a posi- God bless America! South Dakota’s 66 counties affected. thy of our local’s accomplishment. DALE T. WALSH, P.S. A big than-you goes out to the tion he held for 36 years until he The struggles associated with the retired in 1984. 600-plus IBEW linemen from 10 success of any labor organization in Bright ‘Horizon’ states who worked 12-16 hour days Bro. Counihan also was presi- L.U. 424 (as,ees,em,es,i,mo,o,ptc, our geographical location are dent of the Georgia Electrical Work- for weeks at a time. tremendous. As we listen to conver- rtb,rts,spa&u) EDMONTON, AB, The work situation for inside ers, the Georgia AFL-CIO, and the sations among our senior members, CANADA—The Syncrude UE-1 wiremen is beginning to slow. After Savannah Building and Trades we begin to realize just how often expansion is nearing completion. having as many as 80 travelers Council. He was one of the found- history repeats itself. We gain The job spanned three years com- working, we now have about a ing fathers of Local 508’s appren- knowledge of the negative ingredi- prising a peak work force of over dozen on Book 1. Special thanks to ticeship program. In 1988 he was ents that create the bad times, 3,000 IBEW members among five the travelers who helped us make honored as grand marshal of Savan- which seem to always roll around at major contractors. We also cleared this the best year that Local 426 has nah’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade. the worst of times. 838 “travelers” to jobs in 2005, had in decades. Local 508 extends deepest sympa- The years-of-service pins pre- mostly to the UE-1 jobsite. Our JON OLSON, P.S. thy to Bro. Counihan’s family and thanks to them for the helping sented annually at Local 474’s many friends. hand! As things wind down we will Retired Brothers Honored Christmas party have a strong emo- At the time of this reporting, work have a temporary lull, but sunshine L.U. 456 (i&o), NEW BRUNS- tional impact on all of us. As we is at full swing, clearing Book II. is on the “horizon.” WICK, NJ—At our annual beefsteak applaud the recipient of a 60-year Thanks to all the traveling brothers One project is Shell’s Scotsford dinner in December, 30 retirees pin, we’re keenly aware that this and sisters helping us fill our calls. Refinery, which should be under- from recent years were honored member has seen it all, has fought Please attend your union meet- way in late 2006. No steel is up yet, and presented with watches for all the battles and hopes the local ings (second Thursdays) and but the ABTC is close to concluding their dedicated service to our local. will remain strong into the future. upgrade classes. a “project agreement” for that site. It These brothers, many for over half Let’s continue the battle, but set BRIAN HARRISON, P.S. is much the same with the fourth oil a century, have carried the torch our calendars for some “R&R.” sands extraction plant, the CNRL or and molded our local. Our 100th anniversary celebra- Stand Strong & Vote “Horizon” project in Ft. McMurray. When our eight-hour workday is tion will be held Sat., Aug. 19, 6 L.U. 538 (i), DANVILLE, IL—As No steel has been “hung” yet, but complete, or when we need to see a p.m., at the Memphis Hilton Hotel of early February we had 31 mem- IBEW electricians are wiring two doctor or fill a prescription, we need on Ridgelake Blvd. bers on Book 1 and 200 on Book 2. 2,000 man camps, under our collec- to remember who fought to secure SAM LaDART, P.S. Things have slowed at the Dynegy tive agreement, not the much infe- job near Danville and we hope that rior CLAC agreement. job will pick up again in late spring The Alberta government granted or early summer. We thank all CNRL an exemption enabling the brothers and sisters at the Vermilion owners to bring in “imported” Power Station for a job well done. workers. With the help of their Work may pick up at the Cayuga friends in the recently defeated fed- Power Station. We hope the scope eral government, these workers can of the job expands and more mem- be granted three-year work visas. It bers can get out there. is unknown if the newly elected I was tuning the radio the other feds will honor this arrangement, day when I heard the word “union.” but IBEW members across Canada The host of the show said union Local 456 honored members who retired in recent years. From left, front members are “myrmidons.” I had to can write and lobby their MP and row: Robert Spahr, John Clear, George Haas Jr., Richard Greger, Stephen go to Webster’s for that word. local newspaper. Your “traveling” Anasiewicz, Thomas Egan, Robert Roytos, James Mulvey, Donald According to this anti-union guy, livelihood depends upon it! Latourette, William Logan, Vice Pres. Barry Cleffi and Bus. Manager DAVE ANDERSON, P.S. Joseph Egan. Back row: Robert Smith, Ronald Tiedemann, Dennis Torok, we are followers, lacking in skills to John Haspel, Martin Goetz, Keith Sherry, Ronald Ayres, William Wright Jr., present to an employer. In his eyes, Linemen Honored Charles Spahr, Roger Young, Treas. James Kenny and Charles Sofield Jr. being a union member is the same L.U. 426 (i,lctt,o,spa,t&u), SIOUX Award recipients not pictured: George Borgstede, Thomas Figliolino Sr., as joining a mob. This guy claims to FALLS, SD—South Dakota Gov. Alex Ivan, John Kolowitz and David Wiggett Sr. be a libertarian; he needs to look

24 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 up the meaning of that. Stand chairperson and get involved. together, stand strong, and use the Congratulations to the negotiat- force we have when we vote for ing committees for achieving tenta- labor friendly candidates. tive agreements at: Enwin Utilities, We mourn the death of Bro. Her- Chatham Kent Hydro, Process Sys- bie Pichon and retired member tems Inc. and Municipality of Cen- Orville Bell. tral Huron. GARY W. POLLARD, P.S. Good luck to the committees preparing for or currently bargaining at: Enersource Hydro Mississauga, Municipality of Central Huron-Utili- ties, Kitchener Wilmot Hydro, Coun- terforce, St. Tomas Energy Inc., Woodstock Hydro (Outside), Wood- stock Hydro (Inside), Midland Local 684 Central Valley Joint Apprenticeship class of 2006 and instructors. Power, Township of Tay, Utilities of From left, front row (kneeling), Allen Hart, Ronald Herrera, Matt Garcia, Kingston, Peterborough P.U.S.I. & Voeung Saing and Jason Davis; middle row, Training Dir. Mark Bowden, Call Centre, Oshawa P.U.C., Town of Tony Bennett, Robert Salomon and Joshua House; back row, Robert Milton, Burlington Hydro (Outside), Slifert, Kaleb Isley, Jonathan Gregg, Scott Taylor, Jeremiah Nieman and Burlington Hydro (Inside), Niagara Training Instructor Billy Powell. Falls Hydro, C.N.P. (Fortis), A.P.P.D. and Chatham Kent Utility Services. his appointment to the position of up a couple of new middle schools Conciliation: City of Kingston assistant business manager. During and A.D. Electric has even hired off and Haldimand Hydro. his first week as assistant, he assem- the Residential Book. Word has it ROBERT N. MOGUS, P.S. bled a picket line that quickly that even the Diablo Grande Hotel Local 606 Bro. William F. Waits PROVINCIAL EXEC. BRD., REG. 1 resulted in the turnaround of a job is out to bid. (left) receives award presented by Health and Welfare costs are still Credit Union Pres. Jimmy Sullivan. Local 640 stressing the resources of smaller members work locals like ours. These costs are Awards for Service on the new killing us. Which benefits would L.U. 606 (em,es,i,rtb,spa&u), Cardinals’ you like to be cut? Or perhaps sim- ORLANDO, FL—Congratulations to football stadi- ply sacrifice your hard earned raise William A. Green and William F. um rollout to keep from going under? Waits for a total of 73 years’ service field. Day school for apprentices, to the Local 606 Credit Union. despite some earlier misgivings, has Awards were presented to our resulted in higher test scores and brothers for their dedication and absenteeism is almost nil. Immer- hard work through many long sion in the material and expanded hours to ensure the success of the curriculum are benefits gained by Credit Union. Bro. Green has been the personal sacrifice of our hard involved with the credit union for working apprentices. 40 years and Bro. Waits for 33 to a union electrical contractor. Remember the local picnic on years. Bro. Waits is pictured in the Work Remains Steady L.U. 640 (em,i,rts,spa,u,govt,mo& Experienced and determined, his May 6, same place. See you there. accompanying photo receiving his mt), PHOENIX, AZ—Work continues focus on the ever-increasing work award from Credit Union Pres. TORREY NEWTON, P.S. to be steady in the Phoenix area. We being done in Chester County Jimmy Sullivan. Bro. Green was not have been putting out travelers on should yield positive results for the Service Awards able to attend that annual meeting, membership. January was a busy L.U. 688 (em,i,t&u), MANSFIELD, but received his award at the next Book 2 occasionally. Electrix and month for Bro. Mullen, as he was OH—At our December meeting general meeting. Sturgeon are working at the new also elected to the Penn Delco pins, watches and plaques were We extend sincere condolences Intel Fab 32 and should be staffing School Board of Directors. His time presented to qualifying members. to the families and friends of Bros. up. The light rail project with Mass and efforts are greatly appreciated. Receiving 20-year pins: Randy William R. Morton and John M. Electric is getting ready to ramp up. The Entertainment Committee Golden, Paul Nance, Hubert Betz, who passed away recently. Rosendin Electric has the job for the once again won high praise from “Rocke” Rice and Jeff Weikle. JANET D. SKIPPER, P.S. new downtown Sheraton Hotel scheduled to begin later this year. the membership for the Christmas Receiving 25-year watches: Mary Multiple Negotiations The second phase of the Phoenix party. The children loved the toys “Vickie” Carpenter, Mike Breedlove L.U. 636 (as,catv,em,spa&u), Civic Plaza is in progress for Can- and the members got to share an and Ed Huvler. Thirty-year pins— TORONTO, ON, CANADA—While non and Wendt Electric. Cannon afternoon with each other’s families. Mark Bosko, Jack Martin and Robert reading the January Executive Board and Wendt is also working to finish If you haven’t seen the redecorated Wagner; 35-year pins—Randy Kist- report, I wondered if members know the new Cardinal’s football stadium meeting room, you’re missing out. ner, James Dick II, Donald Everly, how many negotiations our local is in time for this year’s NFL season. General meetings are on the second and retirees James Ewers and Ivan currently dealing with. Listed below This has been an extremely success- Thursday of every month. Hope to “Ike” Shire; 40-year pins—Charles are some present involvements. ful project, taking over two years to see you there. Burch, Jim Steiner and retirees Salo There are also grievances, arbitra- complete. This stadium is state-of- JIM RUSSELL, R.S./P.S. Boar, John F. Pifher, Kahler Wallery tions and countless other meetings in the art, with miles of data lines for and Ronald “Ronnie” Grimes; 45- our pursuit of social justice. digital media, a rollout field and Work Update year pin—James Cox Jr.; 50-year Much work rests on too few retractable roof. Any travelers think- L.U. 684 (c,i,o,rts&st), MODESTO, pins—retirees Kenneth Naylor and shoulders. I ask that each of us ing about traveling to the Phoenix CA—Work continues at the new Donald Tate. Retired Bro. Robert reflect on all that we all enjoy as area for work should please check Kaiser hospital complex with Red Freels received his 55-year plaque. union members. Give your rep a with our dispatch before coming. Top and Collins. Howe Electric has Our work is still very slow. pat on the back; congratulate those DEAN WINE, P.S. picked up a couple of big hospital Retired lineman Bob Freels, a 55- who get involved as stewards, H&S T.I. (tenant improvement) projects. year plaque recipient, was diagnosed reps and on negotiating committees. Our ‘New’ Agent Cupertino and AC Electric have with acute leukemia. He will soon be Perhaps you yourself wish to partic- L.U. 654 (i), CHESTER, PA—We ongoing projects over in the West- 75. Please keep Bob in your prayers. ipate? Speak with your steward or congratulate Pres. Paul Mullen on side jurisdiction. Mer-Cal has picked JOHN KLINE, P.S.

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 25 Proposed Work we hope the work outlook stays 30 local and traveling members chance to make a change in Texas L.U. 702 (as,c,catv,cs,em,es,et, bright for the rest of 2006. showed up that Saturday to lend a and America this year politically. If govt,i,it,lctt,mo,mt,o,p,pet,ptc,rtb,rts,s LARRY L. NELSON, V.P. hand. Thanks to all of you! labor votes together, labor wins in e,spa,st,t,u,uow&ws), WEST FRANK- MARK HAGER, B.M./F.S. Houston. FORT, IL—At this writing we have JOHN E. EASTON JR., B.M./F.S. 47 journeyman wiremen on the out- Vote to Win of-work Book 1. Proposed work L.U. 716 (em,i,rts&spa), HOUS- 50-Year Members looks good for clearing the books TON, TX—The work situation is still L.U. 812 (catv&i), WILLIAMS- this year. Outside line construction slow in the Houston area. Our PORT, PA—This year it was Local continues to thrive in our jurisdic- thanks to other IBEW local unions 812’s honor to recognize four broth- tion. for putting our union brothers and ers for 50 years of service. I try to In Indiana and Missouri “right-to- sisters to work. imagine the changes these men work” legislation was introduced. Houston was the place to be in have seen in the industry over the Indiana was successful in getting January for the 2006 Electrical past half century. Congratulations to the bill stopped. In Missouri the bill Workers Minority Caucus annual Bros. Eddy Lancaster, Bobby Engel, is still pending as of this writing. national meeting. IBEW Local 716 Bobby Segraves and Bill Gray. Nonunion contractor Groves and Local 66 hosted a “Denim to At the time of this writing, we Construction is in our area working Diamonds Social” at our local are experiencing roughly 30 percent at a coal mine. Two of our salting members were fired for legally pro- Local 812 tected concerted activities. Charges recognized Local 714 Bro. Dan Renner were filed with the NLRB. Our con- four 50-year receives IBEW Lifesaving Award. cern is getting a timely and favor- members, able decision under the current from left: Eddy Lifesaving Award Lancaster, administration. L.U. 714 (i,lctt,o,rtb,t&u), MINOT, Bobby Engel, Think it, Work it, Live it—Safety! ND—Bro. Dan Renner received the Bobby MARSHA STEELE, P.S. IBEW Lifesaving Award at our Segraves and monthly meeting for the Williston Bill Gray. Branch in November. Dan per- formed CPR on a fellow construc- tion worker while employed on a school project in Williston, ND. Bro. Renner was recognized by the union. What a turnout! The photos unemployment. We thank the locals emergency responders for his out- taken with Int. Pres. Edwin D. Hill that are putting our traveling mem- standing efforts. and Int. Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters bers to work. The last couple of Thanks to apprenticeship instruc- were a big hit. Thanks to all the years have been hard, but we are tors Kevin Kubisiak and Randy brothers and sisters who helped to hopeful for 2006. Williamsport will Bartsch for their leadership roles on cook, decorate, serve and assist dur- see the “Gateway Revitalization” Habitat for Humanity projects in ing that event. including a new movie theater, con- Bismarck and Minot, respectively. We thank the members and fami- ference center and parking garage. Local 712 retired Bro. Ronald Alger Also, thank you to all the volunteers lies who have graciously volun- Our annual golf outing will be (left) receives a 50-yeear service on these projects. teered to help with our parades and held Sept. 9 at the White Deer Golf award presented by Pres. John Congratulations to Kevin and many community activities such as Complex. Anyone who is interested Kochanowski (center) and Bus. those who worked on the IBEW the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Cesar please call the hall. The outing is Mgr. Frank Telesz (right). float for the Parade of Lights in Bis- Chavez parade, Aids Walk, Breast always a good time and helps bond marck. The IBEW float won first Cancer Awareness and Habitat for our brotherhood. Contracts Ratified place in the “motion” category. Humanity efforts. JIM AYRER, P.S. L.U. 712 (c&i), BEAVER, PA— One definition of brotherhood: On the political front we still Local 712 ratified a new three-year After a heavy snow and ice storm in have members who are not regis- Training Updates contract that successfully eliminated our area, the call went out for aid in tered to vote. Your votes are L.U. 894 (i&o), OSHAWA, ON, our problematic multilevel health- helping retired member Gary Sel- needed. Don’t just talk; make your CANADA—Our first all member care contributions. This contract berg with his cleanup efforts. Over voice heard by voting. We have a training session was a great success. also included a pay raise and put Pres. Lance Knowles conducted the some money in funds other than now mandatory Electrical Safe Work healthcare for a change. Practices program for electricians Residential work has been a focus working at the GM Autoplex site. of new efforts in recent months. We This is the beginning of a continu- are working on rejuvenating our res- ous education program available to idential subcommittee, along with members at our new hall. Courses adding the “+5” homeowners protec- to be run are: CPR, first aide, tion plan to our list of tools to help WHMIS, pipe bending, fibre optics, secure work in this field. high voltage splicing, and the The following members received COMET and stewards course. IBEW 50-year service award pins: The IBEW OPC Hockey Tourna- Ronald D. Alger, Eugene F. McMinn, ment promises to be a memorable Kenneth E. Ehrhart and James event in Local 894 history. Bro. Jim Vodenichar. We thank these brothers Babcock has worked tirelessly coor- for their dedicated years of service. dinating and planning for the April The beginning of 2006 has some 28-29, 20006, event. Durham Col- Local 716 delegates to the 2006 Electrical Workers Minority Caucus meet- lege and the University of Ontario of our members working on a refu- ing in Houston, joined by EWMC Pres. and Local 2127 Bus. Mgr. Robbi J. eling and steam generator replace- Sparks (third from left) and Local 716 Bus. Mgr. John E. Easton Jr. (second will host the teams and the hospital- ment outage at the Beaver Valley from right). Front row, center, Ronald Barrow; second row, from left, John ity room. Legends Arena, a new Power Station. This job was a wel- Bogney, Denise Johnson, Sparks, Patricia Burnham, Easton and Chester four-pad complex in Oshawa, will come boost to our work picture and Beard; back row, Bruce Ponce, Janice Ruley and Clyde Benoit. host the games. Jim and the rest of

26 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 on a bigger note, we had a machin- Gary Brown from Chillicothe, who Terry Cullins from Conesville back ist retire this past February with 50 passed away in December. These from his December travel. Bro. years of service. Tom Henry started members will be missed and our Cullins spent his Christmas in at the plant in 1953. We had a party hearts go out to their families. Nicaragua, where he and his wife, to give him some IBEW gifts and Best wishes and congratulations Sandy, accompanied volunteers wish him well on his retirement. to recent retirees: Ray Young from from their church to distribute food MARK SCHRACK, TREAS. Conesville, Paul Parks from Tele- and gifts to orphaned children. com, David Lindsey and Gary Our local’s 2005 Christmas party, Contract Ratified Bowens from Southeast. held after the union meeting, was a L.U. 1116 (em,lctt&u), TUCSON, Oliver Taylor was appointed success. We look forward to seeing AZ—They say the third time is a chairman of our Executive Board. members at future meetings and charm. Well that’s what it took to Congratulations, brother. other union functions. get our new contract ratified by the We were pleased to welcome CHARLES W. TIPPIE, A.B.M. At his retirement party, Local 1096 Tucson Electric Power membership. Bro. Tom Henry (left), a 50-year Ten months and two failed ratifica- member, shakes hands with Bus. tion votes gave the contract com-

Brothers and Sisters, we want you to have your JOURNAL! When you have a change of address, please let us know. Be sure A Mgr. Phil Horrell. mittee a real workout for a 78 percent member turnout in Tucson to include your old address and please don’t forget to fill in L.U. and Card No. This information will be helpful in checking and keeping our records straight. If you have changed local unions, we must have numbers of both. U.S. members— D the hockey crew deserve applause and 90 percent in Springerville on mail this form to IBEW, Address Change Department, 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. Canadian for all their work to ensure a suc- the third vote resulting in passage members—mail this form to IBEW First District, 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N5. D cessful event. Our own hockey by a 2 to 1 margin.

All members—you can change your address on line at www.ibew.org R team, coached by Bro. Gerry As part of the first negotiating ______Scratch, has a few new players and committee, I can say that it’s just E a few seasoned tournament veter- plain old-fashioned horse trading so NAME

______S ans who plan on keeping the gold to speak. Or as our Bus. Mgr. Joe NEW ADDRESS right here at home. Carl would say, you bring what you ______S Work-wise we see some small want to the table, trying to improve CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE projects coming out of GM plants 1 benefits without giving up anything. PRESENT LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______and 2, and the truck plant. Also, we It was good to see our younger C CARD NUMBER ______anticipate a continued upgrade at members show interest and direction (If unknown, check with Local Union) H Ontario Power Generation sites. for the future as our older members DARRELL SCOTT, R.S. take on retirement during or before CURRENTLY ON PENSION ❏ Soc. Sec. No. ______A

another round of contract talks. ______N Celebrating 50 Years R. CAVALETTO, P.S. OLD ADDRESS (Please affix mailing label from magazine) L.U. 1096 (em), BLAIRSVILLE, ______G PA—This past year has been a great 2005 Wrap Up CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE L.U. 1466 (u), COLUMBUS, OH— E year for our union. We celebrated FORMER LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______

50 years of being a manufacturing We are saddened by the loss of Bro. ? local. We fabricate the nuclear tub- Jack Davis from Conesville, who Don’t forget to register to vote at your new address! ing that goes into the fuel cells. But passed away in November; and Bro. INMEMORIAM

PBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in January 2006

Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount 1 Aholt, J. R. 12,500.00 8 Alberts, F. J. 3,000.00 25 Coyle, J. D. 3,000.00 58 Savage, M. V. 3,000.00 1 McAnnar, B. R. 3,000.00 8 Denson, R. . 3,125.00 26 Beachy, D. J. 3,000.00 58 Starling, T. L. 3,000.00 1 Moonier, D. M. 6,250.00 11 Burton, T. F. 2,876.80 26 Essex, R. L. 3,000.00 58 Sullivan, W. L. 2,915.50 1 Souris, G. J. 3,000.00 11 Davis, T. D. 3,000.00 26 Watkins, W. A. 3,000.00 58 Weagel, K. D. 2,937.59 2 Pace, G. H. 1,842.10 11 Gal, A. . 2,968.98 32 Lawrence, J. F. 3,000.00 68 Gilseth, J. J. 3,000.00 3 Carter, N. . 1,335.00 11 Grant, R. S. 3,000.00 34 Sperry, H. E. 2,918.00 68 Martinez, G. A. 1,000.00 3 Hanney, J. F. 3,000.00 11 Kirsop, T. H. 2,888.00 34 Stunkel, H. V. 3,000.00 77 Hansen, H. E. 3,000.00 3 Locascio, J. . 3,000.00 11 Pruett, E. L. 3,000.00 35 Paradis, L. L. 2,000.00 77 Treadwell, J. H. 2,942.39 3 Milligan, A. E. 1,000.00 11 Schaeffer, G. . 3,000.00 38 Bauer, J. W. 6,250.00 82 Schenkel, T. E. 3,000.00 3 Miraldi, T. D. 6,250.00 11 Smith, J. E. 3,000.00 41 Peters, D. F. 3,000.00 84 Green, J. S. 3,000.00 3 Ondrovic, T. . 3,000.00 17 Demaray, J. E. 3,000.00 43 Hughes, T. E. 2,934.00 86 Lauterborn, J. A. 3,000.00 3 Pincus, H. . 3,000.00 17 Schaffhauser, M. B. 2,631.00 43 Thorpe, H. J. 6,250.00 86 Moulton, F. L. 500.00 3 Rao, C. J. 4,431.85 18 Park, R. R. 3,000.00 46 Lyman, D. R. 2,945.19 86 Updyke, H. E. 3,425.50 3 Spina, R. P. 3,000.00 18 White, R. L. 2,856.00 46 Moses, W. H. 3,000.00 86 Williamson, G. D. 2,814.36 3 Weber, H. K. 2,914.50 20 Oconnell, R. D. 3,000.00 46 Sheats, G. R. 3,000.00 98 Mitchell, K. . 1,000.00 4 Felder, M. . 2,696.62 20 West, R. . 12,500.00 46 Susak, F. J. 3,000.00 102 Schultes, R. P. 3,000.00 4 Grevas, J. . 3,000.00 21 Masciola, M. J. 1,500.00 47 Davidson, R. G. 2,919.98 102 Staines, E. . 3,000.00 5 Amorose, R. F. 4,124.06 21 Reichel, F. W. 2,958.39 48 Winder, M. W. 3,000.00 103 Ahern, D. J. 3,000.00 5 O’donnell, R. J. 5,196.50 22 Franco, F. . 3,000.00 53 Miers, C. L. 4,885.00 103 Baker, A. L. 3,000.00 5 Pochron, P. P. 2,911.18 23 Crews, W. L. 6,250.00 56 Manson, G. L. 3,000.00 103 Bergeron, G. P. 3,000.00 5 Richtar, T. M. 3,343.00 24 Rice, W. A. 3,000.00 58 Bindas, A. J. 2,969.79 103 Delyani, J. G. 3,000.00 6 Lassus, E. J. 3,000.00 24 Wierman, R. J. 6,250.00 58 Mattson, A. E. 2,939.52 103 Ferry, G. A. 3,000.00 7 Armitage, D. R. 3,000.00 25 Bender, E. J. 6,250.00 58 Mayotte, D. J. 3,000.00 103 Moss, G. M. 2,910.00

IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 27 Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount 103 Starck, J. R. 5,970.10 236 Sweeney, J. M. 2,978.98 459 Gianakos, J. A. 3,000.00 972 Boswell, E. L. 2,944.00 103 Young, C. W. 1,500.00 245 Elliott, R. W. 2,934.38 474 Boyle, W. M. 6,250.00 1002 Whitecotton, B. J. 3,000.00 112 Martin, W. D. 1,481.00 269 Schollenberge, F. R. 3,000.00 474 Watson, E. P. 3,000.00 1003 Dodd, K. W. 3,000.00 117 Dahlquist, P. S. 3,000.00 270 Davis, C. E. 2,760.00 481 Abbett, W. C. 3,000.00 1077 Pace, W. . 3,000.00 124 Blystone, W. L. 3,000.00 271 Creed, H. E. 2,958.00 481 Stultz, W. L. 6,250.00 1212 Berridge, W. E. 3,000.00 124 Brunner, P. E. 3,000.00 283 White, H. . 3,000.00 488 Sturges, H. K. 3,000.00 1212 Chenoweth, J. A. 2,836.00 124 Burkholder, J. P. 3,000.00 302 Kruse, H. J. 1,470.93 490 Wilichoski, P. J. 6,250.00 1220 Strickland, W. M. 3,000.00 124 Horton, G. W. 2,378.75 302 Tingdahl, H. E. 2,920.00 494 Di Piazza, F. R. 3,000.00 1225 Pommerehn, G. . 3,000.00 125 Taylor, M. . 6,250.00 303 Hind, G. W. 2,829.50 494 Macaluso, R. F. 3,000.00 1245 Ringwalt, L. J. 6,250.00 130 Keppler, E. H. 3,000.00 304 Leonhardt, H. . 2,894.38 499 Stowater, L. L. 600.00 1253 Murphy, J. H. 3,000.00 134 Boot, E. M. 3,000.00 309 Amburn, M. V. 3,000.00 505 Moore, L. . 6,250.00 1316 Maddox, C. V. 3,000.00 134 Budinger, R. F. 3,000.00 313 Read, R. L. 12,500.00 532 Schmidt, D. . 6,250.00 1319 Stormer, C. E. 2,887.50 134 Chandler, W. F. 3,000.00 317 Barr, D. F. 3,000.00 538 Alexander, D. L. 3,000.00 1379 Koeller, E. O. 3,000.00 134 Dewbray, D. D. 6,250.00 317 Neal, R. A. 6,250.00 558 Marks, H. W. 3,000.00 1501 Eisman, J. A. 600.00 134 Hartwig, J. V. 3,000.00 322 O’Brien, D. C. 3,000.00 569 Cernius, A. . 3,000.00 1547 Green, L. V. 3,550.00 134 Notides, T. . 1,500.00 340 Harlan, R. K. 2,841.00 569 Condreay, E. J. 3,000.00 1547 Vaughan, J. P. 3,000.00 134 Paris, T. L. 3,000.00 349 Campbell, G. S. 3,000.00 569 Godshalk, T. A. 2,926.38 1684 Donnelly, D. R. 6,186.10 134 Sepaniak, A. J. 3,000.00 351 Carlin, J. J. 6,250.00 569 Steveson, W. H. 3,000.00 1925 Maners, J. . 3,779.60 134 Serritella, W. J. 3,000.00 353 Antram, J. F. 3,000.00 569 Umphreyville, W. . 3,000.00 2286 Thibodeaux, L. J. 3,000.00 134 Sheridan, W. P. 6,250.00 353 Kurzemnieks, R. . 2,950.00 575 Cyrus, R. L. 3,000.00 2330 Anderson, W. W. 6,250.00 134 Starnes, M. R. 6,250.00 353 Rukavina, T. . 2,887.50 584 Smith, L. R. 3,000.00 I.O. (134) Cattaneo, P. C. 6,250.00 136 Honeycutt, W. A. 3,000.00 353 Urosevic, J. . 5,051.92 595 Davison, H. R. 3,000.00 I.O. (633) Quick, A. B. 3,943.05 145 Hurlbut, G. P. 3,000.00 354 Talbot, G. G. 3,000.00 595 Redgrave, C. . 2,357.56 Pens. (18) Guerra, A. . 3,000.00 150 Wegner, C. . 6,250.00 363 Damiani, T. S. 2,953.59 595 Richards, B. F. 2,970.33 Pens. (101) Hummel, G. C. 3,000.00 150 Welstead, R. A. 6,250.00 363 Wortas, P. . 3,000.00 596 Sharpe, T. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (323) Drose, F. O. 3,000.00 153 Parks, F. . 3,000.00 365 Willis, H. A. 2,680.00 602 Smith, J. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (561) Thivierge, R. . 3,000.00 158 Murphy, T. J. 3,000.00 369 Rudie, R. J. 3,000.00 602 Stewart, G. W. 2,918.00 Pens. (637) Fizer, A. G. 2,875.16 159 Kading, M. R. 3,125.00 388 Sullivan, G. M. 2,944.00 604 Kohl, D. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (686) Hawver, G. C. 2,971.93 164 Duffy, M. J. 3,000.00 424 Coleridge, C. C. 6,250.00 636 Fugler, T. F. 3,000.00 Pens. (694) McDonald, H. J. 3,000.00 164 Tighe, C. E. 6,250.00 426 Larson, A. L. 3,000.00 639 Spencer, R. A. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Birkmeier, G. H. 2,965.33 175 Curvin, W. B. 2,932.78 429 Henson, L. D. 3,000.00 647 Bradley, G. T. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Bromwell, G. . 2,772.00 175 Reed, A. T. 3,000.00 429 Sullivan, D. R. 3,125.00 648 Parrish, C. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Broocks, D. D. 2,934.00 177 Abernathy, B. D. 6,250.00 440 Russell, J. W. 3,000.00 649 McCormick, D. . 3,236.50 Pens. (I.O.) Bruder, L. F. 3,000.00 177 Smith, E. W. 3,000.00 441 Jackson, V. V. 3,000.00 666 Melson, I. V. 2,950.39 Pens. (I.O.) Bunch, W. H. 3,000.00 210 Bedard, R. . 5,880.32 446 Bagwell, B. M. 12,500.00 666 Olin, J. O. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Burke, J. C. 3,000.00 231 Haugen, B. M. 2,887.98 453 Charlton, D. A. 6,250.00 695 Magoon, C. N. 2,456.00 Pens. (I.O.) Christensen, N. C. 3,000.00 233 Zuehlke, F. W. 3,000.00 453 Day, M. L. 6,250.00 697 Banks, W. R. 2,975.15 Pens. (I.O.) Dodson, R. C. 3,000.00 234 Sahlberg, C. L. 3,000.00 457 Duncan, W. J. 3,000.00 697 Newcom, D. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Dudek, R. J. 3,000.00 702 Craig, R. J. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Eberhard, P. F. 2,380.00 702 Kristoff, R. D. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Espensen, H. M. 3,000.00 category Off Camera Individual 712 White, T. . 2,938.00 Pens. (I.O.) Graber, K. W. 1,500.00 IBEWCURRENTS Excellence—Outstanding Techni- 716 Allen, H. L. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Greenwood, M. T. 2,920.00 cal Achievement. The Emmy rec- 716 Derr, G. W. 6,250.00 Pens. (I.O.) Guyer, G. C. 2,844.00 continued from page 4 ognized achievement in the 716 O’pry, G. K. 6,250.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kammenzind, M. F. 2,922.00 716 Quinton, D. C. 5,328.73 Pens. (I.O.) Kapp, J. J. 2,906.00 high-definition recording of the 2005 Chicago Auto Show at 725 Gourdouze, R. P. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kutz, A. . 2,807.94 McCormick Place. 725 Hanners, W. C. 6,250.00 Pens. (I.O.) Kuyzin, W. I. 3,000.00 “Hi-def demands high specs from the basics up to the 728 Colangelo, A. . 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lafleur, J. J. 3,000.00 738 Hynson, L. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lesh, W. J. 3,000.00 cameras,” Reilly said. “We could not have done it without 754 Troxell, N. E. 2,406.00 Pens. (I.O.) Lovelady, M. R. 2,000.00 the help of IBEW Local 134, whose members maintain the 756 Warden, S. H. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) McCosby, E. J. 1,500.00 in-house fiber cable. We connected without a glitch and 760 Akins, K. E. 2,932.78 Pens. (I.O.) McIntosh, H. A. 3,000.00 without running miles of extra cable.” Also on the Local 760 Long, C. W. 2,860.00 Pens. (I.O.) Mikkelson, A. J. 3,000.00 768 McMurdo, D. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Obrien, P. W. 2,954.00 1220 award winning team were: Joe Amigleo, Joe Carzoli, 776 Johnson, J. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Ollila, P. A. 2,711.92 Ed Cohen, John Dickenson, Garry Elghammer, Kevin 804 Rebane, E. . 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Ossowski, L. B. 3,000.00 Flagg, Andy Fontana, Mike Frehe, John Hart, Bill Kieri, 812 Segraves, R. M. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Probasco, R. V. 3,000.00 Alonzo Martinez, Greg Pavis, Vic Suarez, Katherine Swan- 817 Cooney, L. J. 2,979.47 Pens. (I.O.) Richey, B. S. 3,000.00 852 Cook, J. B. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Roberts, W. F. 736.00 son, Lonnie Thomas, Keith Thorson, Jim Tianis, Pete 861 Giltner, P. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Roush, A. . 3,000.00 Twardowski and Joe Vinci. 866 Wiley, C. R. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Schorey, C. C. 3,000.00 Mike D’Angelo, WGN-TV news videographer, took the 873 Maggart, B. A. 12,500.00 Pens. (I.O.) Schuster, B. P. 3,000.00 876 Anderson, A. B. 1,460.00 Pens. (I.O.) Shak, F. H. 3,000.00 Emmy for Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excel- 903 McNeese, F. . 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Short, H. A. 3,000.00 lence Off Camera: News Videography. “The real challenge 915 Everett, B. C. 6,250.00 Pens. (I.O.) Smith, R. L. 2,950.00 is to know what the producer, writer and reporter want 915 Krouper, W. J. 6,250.00 Pens. (I.O.) Stabler, H. C. 2,983.00 and what I can do for the story visually—and basically to 949 Wick, K. H. 2,943.99 Pens. (I.O.) Stangenberg, R. L. 2,852.00 952 Cook, S. L. 2,848.00 Pens. (I.O.) Taylor, J. T. 2,940.00 shoot for edit,” D’Angelo said. 1 969 Haase, W. C. 3,000.00 Pens. (I.O.) Webber, B. E. 3,000.00 969 Hendricks, W. D. 3,000.00 Total Amount ...... $1,057,379.72

28 IBEW JOURNAL, APRIL 2006 IBEW® FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED ONLY TO IBEW® MEMBERS

he IBEW® Founders’ Scholarships honor the dedicated wiremen and Tlinemen who, on November 28, 1891, organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers®. Each year the officers of the IBEW® are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. This award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited col- lege or university toward an associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 over a period not to exceed eight years.

RULES FOR ENTRY Eligibility Checklist Selection of Winners Founders’ Scholarship competition is an adult program, to be used solely by IBEW® members. It is NOT Awards will be based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness and for the children of members. career goals. 1. Applicants must have been in continuous good standing and have paid dues without an Honorary Withdrawal The independent Founders’ Scholarship Selection Committee will be composed of academic, professional for the four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year, or be charter members of a local union. and community representatives. They will examine the complete record of each scholarship applicant to 2. Each applicant must be recommended in writing by the local union business manager. If there is no office choose the winners. All applicants will be notified, and the scholarship winners will be featured in the IBEW® of business manager, then the recommendation must come from the local union president, system council Journal. chairman or general chairman. 3. At least two additional letters of recommendation must be sent by individuals who are familiar with the Responsibility of Each Founders’ Scholar applicant’s achievements and abilities. Scholarship winners must begin their studies in their next term or, at the latest, in January of the follow- 4. Copies of all academic transcripts from high school, college, apprenticeship, or other educational and devel- ing year. Each term’s earned grades must be sent to the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator, together with opmental programs must be submitted. a Founders’ Scholarship Progress Sheet. After the first calendar year in the program, and by each August 1 5. A complete personal résumé is required. The résumé should outline education and work history, any special thereafter, the annual Founders’ Scholar paper is due. It must be at least 1,000 words on a labor-related honors or awards, military service, plus involvement in union, local, civic, community and religious affairs. topic, covering any aspect affecting the current labor movement or labor history. Scholarships are not 6. Applicants are required to submit a 250-500 word essay. The title and topic must be: “How the Founders’ transferable and are forfeited if the student withdraws or fails to meet the requirements for graduation Scholarships will benefit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers® and the electrical industry.” from the college. If a serious life situation arises to prevent continuation of studies, the scholarship winner The essay must be typewritten and double-spaced. may request that the scholarship be held in abeyance for a maximum of one academic year. 7. Applicants must submit a test score from the SAT I or the ACT. NO OTHER TESTING SERVICES ARE ACCEPTABLE. Archived scores or new test registration may be obtained by contacting: SAT (609)771-7600, Free Act of the IBEW® www.collegeboard.org, SAT Program, Box 6201, Princeton, NJ 08541-6201; or ACT Records (319)337-1313, The creation of this scholarship program is a free act of the International Brotherhood of Electrical www.act.org, ACT Records, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. To send scores directly to the IBEW® Workers®. The IBEW® retains its right to alter, suspend, cancel or halt the IBEW® Founders’ Scholarship Pro- Founders’ Scholarship, the code numbers are 0485 for SAT and 0697 for ACT. It is strongly suggested that gram at any time and without giving any reason, provided that scholarship winners already in college under any new test taken should be the SAT I. the program will continue to receive the stipends until graduation or the receipt of $24,000 for undergraduate 8. Materials need not be sent at the same time but must be postmarked prior to May 1 of the scholarship year. study under their IBEW® Founders’ Scholarships—whichever comes first.

APPLICATION FORM

Did you complete high school or the GED? □ Yes □ No Name: ______(Send transcripts or other evidence to the Scholarship Committee.) (Please print or type) Did you have the opportunity to take apprenticeship or skill improvement training? Address: ______□ Yes □ No (Send transcripts of your courses to the Scholarship Committee.) Do you have any education certificates, awards, or professional licenses? Zip/Postal: ______Home Telephone #: (_____ ) ______□ Yes □ No (Send evidence to the Scholarship Committee.) SS/SIN #:______Birthdate: ______Have you taken any college courses? □ Yes □ No (Send transcripts of all college courses to the Scholarship Committee.) Member of Local #:______Card #: ______(On IBEW Journal Address Label or Dues Receipt) Name used on class records: ______

Initiated into IBEW®: ______(Month/Year) When did you take the SAT or the ACT?: ______(Month/Year) Most recent employer: ______(To submit new test scores, it is strongly suggested that you take the SAT I. We will use your highest score; therefore, it may be in your best interest to retake the test.) Job Classification:______Work Telephone #: ( ____ )______My signature is evidence that I understand and agree to all the rules governing the scholarship as listed on this application. I wish to study for a ______degree in ______(Signature) (NOTE: Field of study must contribute to the development and improvement of the electrical industry as determined by the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator.) ______(Date) List your first and second choices for college: Mail application materials postmarked prior to May 1 to: 1. ______IBEW® Founders’ Scholarship Committee 900 Seventh Street, N.W. 2. ______Washington, D.C. 20001 PROTECT WORKERS NOW WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY • APRIL 28 • AFL-CIO

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