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Sticking With the Union I would like to reply to Brother Daniel Nicholas’ letter in the April Jour- EXECUTIVE OFFICERS INTERNATIONAL nal, based on my 40 years in the trade. Sometimes the fair distribution of EDWIN D. HILL VICE PRESIDENTS jobs is accomplished through job referral systems. But no matter what the International President First District 900 Seventh St., N.W. PHILIP J. FLEMMING rules, someone finds a way to make it work in their favor. Furloughs are a Washington, D.C. 20001 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300 major problem and headache for all of us. So you think [the contractor] JON F. WALTERS Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N5 owes you something? WRONG! He needs you as long as he has work and International Secretary-Treasurer decides to continue in the business. Imagine working for a contractor for 30- 900 Seventh St., N.W. Second District Washington, D.C. 20001 35 years and one day the owner comes out on the job and says, “I’m closing FRANK J. CARROLL, JR. 4 Armstrong Road, 2nd Floor up.” It’s back to the hall. Let’s not forget, this where you started and where INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Shelton, Connecticut you will finish one day. Keep your name clean and be loyal to your local. 06484 Chairman They are the ones who will be there in the end with your pension. No one I ROBERT W. PIERSON Third District know ever got “The Golden Umbrella” from a contractor. I don’t know c/o IBEW Local 9 DONALD C. SIEGEL about anyone else, but “I’m Sticking With the Union.” High Point Plaza Office Ctr. 500 Cherrington Pkwy. 4415 W. Harrison St. #330 Suite 325 James E. Kennedy, Hillside, Illinois 60162 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108 First District Local 103 retiree, Exeter, New Hampshire Fourth District JOSEPH P. CALABRO PAUL J. WITTE c/o IBEW Local 1158 8260 North Creek Drive, Suite 140 Call This Bilge? 1149 Bloomfield Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 According to retired Brother Thomas R. Hall, my letter to the editor in Clifton, New Jersey 07012 the December issue of the Journal was a “despicable bucket of bilge.” I Second District Fifth District challenge Mr. Hall to show statements or charges in my letter that were MYLES CALVEY JOHN F. SCHANTZEN c/o IBEW Local 2222 100 Concourse Parkway untrue. 122 Quincy Shore Drive Suite 300 President Bush did attempt to bypass the Davis Bacon Act in the Gulf Quincy, Massachusetts 02171 Birmingham, Alabama 35244 Third District Coast areas after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. His administration has Sixth District SALVATORE J. CHILIA done virtually nothing to stop illegal immigration. He has added two conser- JOSEPH F. LOHMAN c/o IBEW Local 38 8174 Cass Avenue vative justices to the Supreme Court who probably will not be on the side of 1590 E. 23rd Street Darien, Illinois 60561 organized labor. The only political statement that could possibly upset Mr. Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Hall was that we could “elect pro-labor Democrats over anti-labor Republi- Fourth District Seventh District cans.” It is my recollection that in the IBEW Constitution we are required to LONNIE PLOTT JONATHAN B. GARDNER P.O. Box 181 320 Westway Place, Suite 531 “seek a higher and higher standard of living.” It is my opinion that member- Dacula, Georgia 30019 Arlington, Texas 76018 ship in the IBEW requires us to do all we can to improve the working con- Fifth District Eighth District ditions of members and to improve the social standards under which we STEPHEN SCHOEMEHL TED C. JENSEN c/o IBEW Local 1 live. If my statements are “despicable buckets of bilge,” I plead guilty. 2225 West Broadway, Suite H 5850 Elizabeth Avenue Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 Robert E. Fritz St. Louis, Missouri 63110 Local 35 retiree, Hartford, Connecticut Sixth District Ninth District GREGORY LUCERO MICHAEL S. MOWREY c/o IBEW Local 66 2500 Venture Oaks Way, Suite 250 Keeping the Peace 4345 Allen Genoa Road Sacramento, California It was heartening to see a mention of the Peace Corps on page 4 of your Pasadena, Texas 77504 95833-4221

April issue, since both Habitat for Humanity and the Peace Corps are vital Seventh District Tenth District community service and volunteer organizations. But that mood was com- PATRICK LAVIN ROBERT P. KLEIN c/o IBEW Local 47 pletely destroyed by your use of the “Peace Corps” tag on page 16 to 5726 Marlin Road, Suite 500 600 N. Diamond Bar Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee describe a military battalion. As the 200,000 citizens who have served their Diamond Bar, California 91765 37411-4043 country in peace celebrate the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Peace Corps, the Eighth District Eleventh District one-to-one diplomatic work we have done should not be linked to the mili- JOSEPH FASHION c/o IBEW Local 353 LINDELL K. LEE tary in any way. 1377 Lawrence Avenue, East 6601 Winchester Avenue Suite 150 Charles Greer North York, ON, Canada M3A 3P8 Kansas City, Missouri 64133 Local 283 member, Boise, Idaho FOR THE

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ack in the 1990s, the labor movement These organizing councils are a structure to create action when it comes to organizing and unify the Brotherhood in hailed the IBEW for the creation of its each region to support our critical mission of growth. innovative organizing programs, known The organizers’ job in each council will be to identify tar- gets compatible with our expansion goals. How many times by their initials COMET and MEMO. have you heard me say—and how many of you know it to Construction Organizing Membership Education and be true—that while you are fighting battles in your own plant Training (COMET) is still around, and it served as the or with one employer, a company in the same or similar Bfoundation for building our mem- industry down the road goes on its merry bership in the construction branch to the nonunion way? While our local leadership highest level in the history of the Brother- works hard to represent its membership hood, some 330,000 members. Member- within the workplace, including bargain- ship Education for Mobilization and ing and political mobilization, there is lit- Organizing (MEMO) also got off to a great tle time or energy left over for organizing. start, being well received by many locals in This is a much different situation than the utility, manufacturing, telecommunica- exists in our construction locals where tions, broadcasting, railroad and govern- organizing, expansion of market share ment branches. While MEMO increased and survival go hand in hand. And even interest in and enthusiasm for organizing so, it has taken a mighty effort to create a and helped spur some success stories, the strong organizing culture in construction. program and others that followed were Our lead organizers in each council dis- never able to harness that spirit to make trict will be calling on our locals to help widespread membership gains. Instead, a identify targets and collect information that combination of bad trade policies, down- could help in our membership develop- sizings that cut jobs, technological change ment. They may request help from local and plain old corporate greed took a toll union staff and will definitely be asking on industrial jobs affecting union members rank and file members—the people doing and unorganized workers alike. This reality EDWIN D. HILL the same jobs and speaking the same lingo is reflected in years of decline in overall INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT as those we are trying to organize—to help union membership with the resulting ero- out in campaigns with house calling, ral- sion in wage rates, heath benefits and pen- ACTION IS THE lies, or whatever it takes. If you are read- sion coverage for millions of working “ ing this and think you would like to help, people. WATCHWORD IN INDUSTRIAL you will soon get the chance. The time has come for new tactics. I see these councils as the solution to a Secretary-Treasurer Walters and I have ORGANIZING. dilemma that has been hindering our worked with the International Vice Presi- ” organizing efforts for many years—the dents and the staff to develop a new lack of the right structure to get the job concept in membership development in our utility, telecom- done. I also see this as the answer to requests that have munications, manufacturing, broadcasting, railroad and gov- come in from many of our industrial locals over the years— ernment branches. We are going to start in selected states and namely, that the International devote more resources and divide them into regions that make sense from a geographic take a stronger lead role in organizing. That is exactly what and economic perspective. In each region, we will create an we are doing. organizing council headed up by a lead organizer and staffed There are no more excuses for failure. The time is right. with organizers on the International payroll. Our future is at stake. And action, not talk, is now the watch- Organizing councils is our working name for these groups. word in industrial organizing. 1 Let me make it clear that this is not a mandate to merge locals. Nor is this going to force any local into a system council that is not already in one. Local autonomy—a rich and worthy tradi- tion in the Brotherhood—is alive and well.

2 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 A Health Care Rambler

n 1957, George Romney saved American that quality health care can actually be bought for $2,400 per year. Second that “market reforms” could reduce the cost of Motors by developing the Rambler health care insurance. Third, that health insurance is like auto compact car as an alternative to Detroit’s insurance; government should just make everyone buy it. gas-guzzlers. His fame vaulted him to the Good health care insurance costs around $4,000 per year. Lower priced policies soak individuals with higher out-of- governorship of Michigan. pocket payments. The Progressive Legislative Action Network Today, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, George’s son, in New Jersey says, “As long as private insurers remain domi- Iis being praised for initiating a health nant to take their cut—for profit, market- care law which some say is as visionary ing, the costs of cherry-picking healthy as his father’s Rambler. It is a plan which customers, second-guessing doctors, and requires that individuals who are not cov- spewing paperwork—the savings of mar- ered under an employer health care plan ket reform will remain modest.” purchase their own coverage. The poor— One also doesn’t need to be an econo- defined as families who are below 300 mist to understand that an employer, percent of the poverty level—will receive faced with rising health care costs, would subsidies for purchasing health insurance. simply be tempted to terminate their Unfortunately for the people of the health care coverage and make their Bay State, Mitt’s plan does resemble employees pay under the requirements of American Motors’ Rambler, and we all the law. They have every incentive to do know where they are today. that since the bill requires companies to The Boston Globe reported recently pony up only a minimal amount for each that the average cost of health care under worker. the plan for a single worker would be As the Bush administration burns scarce $350 a month. For someone earning budget dollars trying to explain the details $28,000 a year (the amount at which state of an ineffective Medicare prescription assistance and subsidies become unavail- drug plan to seniors, political momentum able) that would mean paying 15 percent JON F. WALTERS on health care has shifted to the states. of pre-tax income toward coverage. For a INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER Frustrated citizens and state political lead- family, that’s a huge bite. ers are seizing on any new idea that looks The bill passed by the legislature ONE DOESN’T NEED TO like a step in the right direction. requires companies that do not provide “ I’m open to a discussion on how to be health care coverage to contribute $295 BE AN ECONOMIST TO UNDER- fair to both businesses (big and small) per employee per year to the state to off- and to working folks, but I can’t buy the set the cost of insurance. The governor STAND THAT AN EMPLOYER Massachusetts plan. Real reform that used his line-item veto power to cut even serves the greatest common good would that minimal annual requirement, but, as WOULD BE TEMPTED TO look more like our IBEW/NECA national of this writing, it appears that the state health care plan that was covered in the legislature will override the veto. TERMINATE THEIR HEALTH March issue. My skepticism brews when the “free There’s only one certainty in this market” purists at the Heritage Foundation, CARE COVERAGE AND MAKE debate. Only by better organizing on the a conservative think tank, do cartwheels political front and in the workplace can over the measure. These are the same EMPLOYEES PAY. working families win health care for all, folks who criticized the Maryland Legisla- ” not just for those at the top and the bot- ture for passing a bill that requires Wal- tom. 1 Mart to spend at least 8 percent of its immense profits on employee health care. Robert Kuttner, writing in The American Prospect, says the Massachusetts bill is based on three dubious assumptions. First,

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Helmets to Hardhats— Now Working in a State Near You

Boston Local 103 hosted a high-level proclamation-signing ceremony cementing the state’s commitment to a program linking Jan Schwingshakl former military personnel to jobs in the trades in March. he IBEW is pleased to an- “The men and women that have served and other leaders, solidified the state’s support Tnounce the April 1 pro- our country deserve the chance to have great for the Helmets to Hardhats direct entry pro- motion of Jan Schwingshakl as careers after returning home from battle,” said gram. Once the proclamation is signed, building director of the newly reconsti- retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Matthew P. trades apprenticeship programs can immediately tuted Education Department at Caufield, executive director of the national accept the veterans and provide them with the International Office. An Helmets to Hardhats program. “A signing of credit for their military training and experience. International Representative this kind will help speed up the process to Nearly 128,000 former military members who had been heading the place candidates into quality construction have registered with Helmets to Hardhats, IBEW’s education effort for careers throughout the state.” whose Web site (www.helmetstohardhats. the past three years in the The March 10 event, which drew AFL-CIO org) matches candidates with careers. I.O.’s Education and Research Building and Construction Trades President Massachusetts was the 16th state to com- Department, Schwingshakl Edward Sullivan, Massachusetts Senators mit to the program. Delaware will be next in has new authority over an Edward Kennedy (D) and John Kerry (D), state early May, at a ceremony at the hall of Wilm- increasingly vital IBEW mis- Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey (R), members of Congress ington Local 313. 1 sion: using education to enhance the present and pre- Local 103 Helmets to Hardhats ceremony included, from right to left, Thomas Gunning, serve the future through executive director, Building Trades Employers Association; Joseph A. Dart, president, increased member activism. Massachusetts BCTD; retired Maj. Gen. Matthew Caulfield, executive director, Helmets Sister Schwingshakl was to Hardhats; Edward Sullivan, president BCTD, AFL-CIO; Sen. Edward Kennedy; Sen. John Kerry; state Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey; Brig. Gen. Oliver Mason, Adjunct General, initiated into Milwaukee Local Massachusetts National Guard; Thomas Kelley, secretary, Massachusetts 2150 in 1994, when the inde- Department of Veterans’ Services; U.S. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch; William pendent union she had Mooney, executive director, Apprenticeship and Training Directors’ belonged to since 1975 Association; Dan Caulfield, president, Helmets to Hardhats. merged with the IBEW. As a member of a now defunct Milwaukee-based utility union at WE Energies, Schwingshakl served as steward and as a member of the finance com- mittee. For most of her career at the utility, Schwingshakl was an accounting analyst in the company’s finance depart- ment. Schwingshakl continued to serve as a steward as a new member of Local 2150. She also served on the local’s orga- nizing committee. She served

4 IBEW JOURNAL, MONTH 2006 extended the role of educa- Department, Schwingshakl you made a difference, and ITIONStion into the political and leg- will be developing and imple- someone got it.” islative process. menting several new training A member of the United In 2003, Schwingshakl was programs addressing member- Association of Labor Educa- on the Wisconsin AFL-CIO and appointed International Rep- ship development and politi- tors, Schwingshakl is continu- the Milwaukee County Council resentative to head the educa- cal organizing. She said she ing her own education at the education committees. tion section of the Education looks forward to continuing George Meany Center- In 1998, she was appointed and Research Department, her challenging work motivat- National Labor College in Sil- education, research and train- where she has developed and ing members. ver Spring, Maryland. ing coordinator at Local 2150, facilitated training programs “It’s great when you can The IBEW staff, officers where she developed and in organizing and strategic see the light bulbs go on,” and members wish Sister provided training for stewards, campaigns. In her role as Schwingshakl said. “That’s the Schwingshakl the best of luck members and staff and further director of the Education best part, when you realize in her new position. 1

oland E. Gawf, a retired with her father DECEASED husband, Lee, is a Brother Gawf spent 15 years REighth District Interna- to visit members line clearance tree caring for his wife, Betty, tional Representative, passed working in hydro- trimmer for Pacific before she succumbed to mul- away on February 28 electric power Gas and Electric tiple sclerosis. Three years in Corpus Christi, Texas. He plants where she and a member of ago, Gawf married Carol Van was 79. was enthralled by IBEW Local 1245. Zandt, of Rockport, Texas, Brother Gawf, born in Sal- massive generators “My father liked the who cared for him after he ida, Colorado, was initiated and equipment. fact that my hus- endured numerous surgeries. into Grand Junction, Col- “My father’s band was a good Besides his wife, daughter orado, Local 969 in 1949. He friends told me union man,” she and son-in-law, Gawf is sur- became the local’s business that, because he said. vived a grandaughter, Carol manager in 1960. Gawf was so well-liked, Roland E. Gawf was a Ruhl of Mountain Ranch, Cali- served as secretary of the he was brought member of the Col- fornia; a step-daughter, Karen Western Slope Joint Appren- into negotiations or Gawf orado Labor Com- (Paul) Smith, and step-grand- ticeship and Training Commit- organizing when other leaders mittee on Apprenticeships, sons Kenneth and Chris Smith tee and president of the were having trouble,” she said. secretary of the Colorado Con- of Cypress, Texas. Western Slope Building Trades. Ms. Ruhl, who works as a ference of Electrical Workers The officers and members In 1965, Gawf was nurse in Mountain Ranch, Cali- and a member of the Moun- of the International Brother- appointed an International fornia, added that her father tain States Line Constructors hood of Electrical Workers Representative. His daughter, used to joke about going out Employee Benefit Board. express our deep regrets to Gina Ruhl, recalls traveling West to organize nurses. Her After his retirement in 1991, Brother Gawf’s family. 1

arl “Corky” Brown, elected business DECEASED enjoyed golf. A in 2002. He is survived by C a retired Eighth District manager in 1958. local obituary re- three children, Carla Brown, International Representative, Brown was ap- called how he used Ben Brown and Tina Jones died on January 13 in Casper, pointed Interna- to wake his chil- and her husband, all of Wyoming. He was 81. tional Representa- dren at 3 a.m. to go Casper; and two grandsons An electrician’s mate in the tive in 1961, camping and fishing and three grandaughters. U.S. Navy during World War assigned to service in the Big Horns The officers and members II, Brown returned home to locals in Wyoming and Wiggins Fork of the Brotherhood convey attend Colorado A&M Col- and Idaho. In 1962, recreation areas. our deepest sympathies to lege, working as an electrical he was assigned Active in the Brother Brown’s family. 1 apprentice during summers. to the State of Democratic Party, In 1948, after graduating Wyoming Rural Carl Brown also was a AMERICA WORKS from college with a Bachelor Electric Association member of the of Science degree, Brother and the Region 7 Brown Elks and the VFW. WHEN WE SAY... Brown completed his appren- Bureau of Reclamation. He He was a supporter of the ticeship. A member of Casper, retired as an International Rep- Nicolaysen Art Museum. Wyoming, Local 322, he served resentative in 1983. Brother Brown and his on the executive and examin- Brother Brown flew his wife, Norma, were married ing boards before being own airplane, skied and for 56 years. Ms. Brown died

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When nearly half the work at the Thomas & Betts plant in value”), just-in-time delivery, production, standardized work, paced moving lines Athens, Tennessee, moved to Mexico five years ago, the and right-sized equipment, among other remaining workers, represented by Chattanooga Local 175, streamlining techniques. “Just look at the numbers,” Darrell and company officials knew their future depended on turning Dumont, manufacturing engineering man- ager, told Industry Week. “We’re a 40- things around. year-old plant and some of our In the spirit of true labor-management know what tomorrow brings, especially equipment is older than 40 years. We’re a cooperation, a delegation from the plant in the manufacturing industry.” union shop and a mature work force, yet traveled to a facility that had been retro- The five-year plan that won the facility we can compete with anybody around. fitted to adapt to the changing car mar- industry-wide recognition We can compete with ket and adopted a Japanese philosophy first involved minimizing China. We can compete of productivity enhancement. wasted time, material and “We can compete with India. We’re not Last fall, the Athens facility was effort. Their “lean manu- afraid of those folks.” dubbed one of the top 10 manufacturing facturing” concept elimi- with China. Plant sales volume has plants in North America by Industry nated the need for forklifts We can compete increased by 23 percent Week magazine. This is a significant on the site, instead using and the value of produc- accomplishment for a plant whose smaller metal containers with India. tion per person has risen response time for orders had been as dropped off at work sta- by 38 percent. long as 60 days, but whose customers tions with calculated quan- We’re not afraid In honor of the Indus- receive their orders for commercial tities of components. The try Week designation, the wiring hardware in a matter of hours. company reduced the of those folks.” plant celebrated with a “We’re always hunting methods and number of raw material lunch for all 250 IBEW ways to be more efficient and to improve suppliers, cutting down on red tape. And workers, management and guests. Local quality,” said Local 175 Assistant Business they adopted the practice of “kaizen”—a 175 Business Manager Paul Gass pre- Manager Roger Thompson. “It boils down Japanese word for improvement—that sented Plant Manager Herb Bradshaw a to having more job security in this day calls for eliminating waste (defined as plaque recognizing the 40-year labor- and time of globalization. You just never “activities that add cost but do not add management partnership. 1

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 7 On the Job at the U.N. IBEW Members are the Eyes and Ears of the World

Sitting on 18 acres in east Manhattan is a unique international Saddam Hussein posed a threat to interna- tional peace. Today, the Security Coun- territory, a place where the flags of nearly 200 countries fly and cil—a 15-member body with the power to diplomats from every corner of the world come to develop policy. impose economic sanctions or order an arms embargo—plays a central role in Dubbed “the global town hall,” the with microphones and cameras guarding tricky diplomatic maneuvering in hot spots United Nations is a forum promoting the official record of one of the most pow- such as Iran and North Korea. understanding and peace among the inter- erful international diplomatic organizations “You get to see the politics of the national community. But none of the dia- in the world. world happening before your eyes,” said logue and diplomacy would be possible “It’s a job that can’t be compared to Vincent Butler, a sound engineer and 33- without the behind-the-scenes technical anything else in the outside world,” said year veteran of the United Nations who expertise of IBEW members manning the Jane Marino-Gordon, a senior sound engi- works in the audio recording department. complex web of communications neces- neer and Local 1212 executive board Butler followed in the footsteps of his sary for the debate to take place. member. “I’ve been inches away from father, a Local 1212 member who recorded Serving as the eyes and ears of the people like the pope and Rod Stewart. In the Nuremberg Trials in post-Nazi Ger- world, approximately 70 IBEW members the next room right now is the president many before coming to work at the United record, archive, facilitate and disseminate of Pakistan.” Nations. The father and son, both named all official communications at the United In 2002 and 2003, the United Nations Vincent, worked together from 1973 until Nations. With a cacophony of languages was center stage in the run-up to the the elder Butler retired in 1981. as their daily soundtrack, they are the United States’ invasion of Iraq, with the The IBEW shop at the United Nations silent witnesses to world events, sentries U.N. Security Council debating whether is a “news making” organization, as

Radio Engineer Rosie Starr mas- ters a radio show for transmission in another part of the world. Danny Barron connects video feeds. 8 opposed to a news gathering outlet, like “We have been responsible for chang- scene was filmed in Gordon-Marino’s commercial or even public radio, televi- ing the world,” Marino-Gordon said. sound booth overlooking the General sion and print journalism. “We are the “During apartheid in South Africa, the Assembly hall. broadcast engineers that supply the world U.N. did seven shows a week. Half were Outside observers may be familiar with U.N. news feeds,” Marino-Gordon jammed by the government but half got with the public face of the workings of said. “At critical moments in history our through. We do radio broadcasts to the the United Nations: debates in the Gen- audience is literally billions of people.” parts of the world that are cut off from eral Assembly, the domed, cathedral-like The videotape department records and the rest of the world.” parliamentary hall that accommodates all preserves the video and film archives and One of the most important tasks of the 191 member countries, or the smaller, sends recorded and live television and U.N. sound engineers is to ensure that high-level, roundtable meetings of the radio programs to hundreds of stations the delegates in the 2,000-seat General U.N. Security Council. and into the World Wide Web via the Assembly get the proper audio feeds of IBEW members also work where few U.N. webcast. The video and audio main- simultaneous language interpretations will ever go—smaller conferences of key tenance staff maintains the intricate net- during debate. Wearing headphones that negotiators, where deals are hashed out work of simultaneous translation are plugged in to a control room manned behind-the-scenes. “There are many times equipment. The radio engineers techni- by Marino-Gordon, the delegates hear when we are the only people in a closed- cally master recordings in Swahili, Russ- real-time interpretations of floor door room,” Marino-Gordon said. “You ian, French, Bengali, Indonesian, Chinese speeches. have the rare opportunity to see the and Arabic. This is done by highly trained inter- power brokers of the world in both pri- The IBEW has represented the profes- preters who translate during the speech, vate and public moments.” sionals doing this work since the founding usually into one of the six official lan- Also making the job exciting are the of the United Nations in 1946. All Local guages spoken at the U.N.: French, Eng- steady stream of U.N. goodwill ambas- 1212 members at the United Nations are lish, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and sadors. IBEW members have recorded employed by contractor Venue Services Arabic. While a delegate is addressing the public service announcements for stars Group, and work under the on-site IBEW assembly, these professionals simultane- like Angelina Jolie, Michael Douglas and supervisor Jan Hall. ously interpret the speaker’s words into a Roger Moore. “Anything that you see on television language that can be understood by “When the General Assembly starts broadcast from the United Nations is pro- another interpreter. Then others will up, it’s amazing that the whole world is vided by IBEW engineers,” Butler said. interpret into the other official languages, there,” said IBEW Broadcast Department “That’s our camera crew bringing you and meaning some delegates listening will Director Peter Homes, who is a former the world the United Nations at work.” hear an interpretation that has been trans- business representative of Local 1212. The U.N.’s radio production operation lated from two languages. “And they can’t do it without the IBEW.” still relies on short-wave in many countries, The work of a U.N. interpreter was The IBEW has been adept at negotiat- but they also integrate new Internet tech- popularized in the 2005 thriller, “The ing labor peace at the U.N. Members give nology to disseminate information more Interpreter,” with Nicole Kidman and Local 1212 Business Manager Peter Quar- efficiently. Broadcasting news in 29 lan- Sean Penn. Four IBEW members worked anta credit for capably negotiating con- guages—including Urdu, spoken widely in as consultants on the film, the first tracts that can be sensitive considering Asia—the broadcasts have transcended allowed clearance to film on the grounds the complications inherent in the three- borders, dictators and language barriers. of the U.N. complex. A key opening party relationship. 1

All photos courtesy of Philip Mango Sheryl Taylor edits a piece for U.N.Television.

Victor Tom mans the audio board for a live broadcast. 9 Dan Gardner (front row, wearing tie) and Oregon state Rep. Gary Hansen (second from right) at an Oregon union jobsite with members of UA Local 290.

Dan Gardner, a third-generation IBEW local leader, Gardner’s energy on the campaign trail was nothing new. In 1997, he visited 9,000 households in a successful Democ- traveled across Oregon in 2002 performing 58 different ratic campaign for the state’s House, becoming minority leader two years later. jobs—from bellhop to baker—in his successful campaign Long before Texas Democrats fled their state to deny Republican legislators the for Oregon State Commissioner of Labor and Industries. opportunity to unfairly redraw legislative districts, Gardner effectively used the “Just don’t ask me to birth a calf again,” jokes Gardner, same tactic in Oregon. Some in Oregon are now talking about Gardner, 47, as a future candidate a member of Portland, Oregon, IBEW Local 48. for U.S. Congress or governor.

10 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 Gardner heads a bureau with a staff of Community College and the University of committee members about the need to run over 100 and a yearly budget of $10 mil- Oregon’s Labor Education Research Center. for office,” said Gardner. When Sen. Bob lion charged with enforcing state laws Gardner’s activism was reborn Packwood (R-Ore.) resigned in 1995, he relating to wages, hours, terms and con- overnight when a ballot measure was was replaced by Rep. Ron Wyden (D). ditions of employment, apprenticeships introduced in the state Legislature calling Other political candidates repositioned and non-discrimination. He says his IBEW for the repeal of “little” Davis-Bacon legis- themselves and the southeast Portland seat background taught him “a lot about being lation, threatening to set aside the prevail- in the Oregon House came open. Mem- fair to both employees and employers.” ing wage for construction workers in bers told Gardner, “Now, it’s your turn.” He adds, “It does me good to see bad Oregon. Gardner agreed to run, knocked on 9,000 employers lose.” After a labor-led campaign, the repeal doors in a heavily Democratic section of As a legislator, Gardner was a co-chief was rejected by 67 percent of the state’s Portland and won with 67 percent of the sponsor of Oregon’s ballot measure that voters. vote. increases the state minimum wage by Gardner’s hard work lobbying against At the time, people worried he could linking it to the Consumer Price Index. As the ballot measure won him appointment not reach beyond his base of labor. But labor commissioner, he fought against as chairman of the local’s political action two years later, Gardner ended up break- repeal of those annual cost-of-living committee. He was elected recording sec- ing fund-raising records from businesses increases. He changed rules to provide retary in 1995, re-elected in 1998 and and unions alike as minority leader. He rest periods and meals for the state’s farm became vice president in 2001. attributes his ability to find common workers and has defended prevailing “I always preached to political action ground between unions and businesses wage laws. (Continued on next page) Gardner’s advocacy for workers was inherited from his grandfather, Charles Alva Gardner, the twelfth member of Peo- ria, Illinois, IBEW Local 34, who was also a long-time member of the local’s retiree organization. Gardner’s father, Paul Gard- ner, was assistant business agent and executive board member in Local 34 before his retirement in 1990. Gardner learned about responsible business deal- ings from his uncle, who owned Peoria’s largest signatory electrical contractor, Oberlander Electric. At age 8, his father, a Democratic precinct committeeman, asked him to cover one side of a street in a door-to- door campaign. “I was hooked,” he says. “My father would always tell us the dif- ference between working under a collec- tive bargaining agreement and at the whim of an employer,” says Gardner. In high school, the family went without cable TV because Paul Gardner wouldn’t pay to install a nonunion service. Dan Gardner was registered to vote at the kitchen table; his father checked “Democrat” before his son signed the card. After Gardner completed Local 34’s inside wireman apprenticeship in 1985, work opportunities slackened in the Mid- west. He traveled to Oregon to be near his brothers, including Tom, an IBEW mem- ber, and transferred his ticket to IBEW Local 48. He continued his education at Portland Community College, Mt. Hood

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 11 didate would get a majority so that he Edwards. “He’s level-headed and, as a could bankroll a victory in a runoff. former legislator, he knows the law. Dan “I enjoyed every minute of my cam- knows the sacrifices that were made by paign,” says Gardner. “The best way to unions and he respects and honors (Continued from page 11) learn about the needs of Oregon’s work- labor, but he is fair and makes decisions ers,” said his campaign flyer “is to get on what is best for Oregon.” to his experience with mutual gains bar- into their shoes and work alongside Gardner supervises a technical assis- gaining in the IBEW, adding that busi- them.” Gardner wrote, “I’ve worked in a tance unit that fields 25,000 calls each nesses—contrary to stereotypes—often fish processing plant in Astoria, visited year from employers who need informa- diverge in their political outlook. Medford lumber mills, worked on assem- tion to conform to state law. His agency Gardner, as state representative, is bly lines in Sandy and Eugene and put holds more than 120 technical assistance best remembered for the 2001 battle together Oregon-made seminars each year, with Republicans—who controlled both products, from com- training 5,000 to 6,000 chambers of the Oregon Legislature— puter chips to shoes.” “Be part of managers in regulations over redistricting. Then-Democratic Gov. In late May 2002, governing labor and John Kitzhaber had threatened to veto Gardner was elected making change industry. While extend- any redistricting plan that favored commissioner with 57 ing a hand to responsi- Republicans. In retaliation, the Republi- percent of the vote. His for working ble employers, Gardner cans introduced a resolution on redis- leading opponent mus- is not afraid to make an tricting that, under House rules, could tered only 23 percent of families or risk example of lawbreaking not be vetoed. the vote, with the oth- bosses. Gardner denounced the Republican ers running behind at letting someone The Bureau of Labor resolution as unconstitutional and con- 15 and 6 percent. Gard- and Industries has the vinced 25 Democratic members to stay ner won all 36 counties do it for you.” authority to levy puni- away from the capital for a week, deny- in Oregon. tive penalties on ing Republicans a quorum. The redis- Oregon’s economy is employers. In one case, tricting plan ended up with Oregon’s drawing favorable attention. Job growth is Gardner secured $50,000 in penalties for secretary of state, who devised a fairer twice the national average for all indus- a worker whose employer illegally plan that was adopted. tries. Manufacturing has increased by denied her family and medical leave “A lot of folks in Washington, D.C., nearly 5 percent. Construction jobs are up coverage. In another case, he reversed make the mistake of not paying attention 18 percent, more than four times the rate the layoffs of four family members who to state issues,” says Gardner. “What of national growth. Funding for appren- worked for the same employer. The starts in the states ends up in D.C.” ticeship and training programs has employer was found guilty of discrimina- Looking back to his redistricting battle in increased by 11 percent. Gardner has tion on grounds of familial status by 2001, Gardner says that the edge in the appeared on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” and retaliating against one of the family next presidential election will go to the testified on the minimum wage before the members who filed a workers’ compen- party that controls enough state legisla- Nevada Legislature. Gardner relishes sation claim. tures to establish voting district lines that opportunities to redress inequities in fed- His years of experience in state office strengthen their electoral base. To union eral policy at the state level. When the leave many Oregonians wondering if members who are reluctant to run for U.S. Department of Labor eliminated Gardner will someday end up running office, Gardner says, “Be part of making wage and hour protections for some for Congress or governor, but he change for working families or risk let- white collar jobs, Oregon, under Gard- ardently promotes the need to elect still ting someone do it for you.” ner’s leadership, retained them. more progressives and union members Prevented by term limits from serving Gardner has gone to court to chal- to statewide offices. in a fourth legislative session, Gardner lenge large local governments to uphold With no opposition, Gardner is set to declared his candidacy for state labor prevailing wage laws. He appointed coast to re-election on May 16. “Stay true commissioner. Oregon is one of only members of labor, industry and govern- to your core beliefs,” says Gardner, four states with an elected labor commis- ment to a Prevailing Wage Rate Public-Pri- explaining his success in public office. sioner. The elections are non-partisan vate Task Force. The body will make “Know where you are going. Always sur- and require a candidate to get over 50 policy recommendations on how the pre- round yourself with people who share percent to win office. vailing wage rate law should be applied your values.” Gardner faced three opponents includ- to complex new public-private partner- Another not-so-secret ingredient, he ing an entrepreneur, who sold health ships and mixed-use projects. Ninth Dis- says, helps clinch his electoral victories: videos, and an attorney. His third oppo- trict International Representative Keith “I owe everything I have done to the nent was a wealthy businessman who Edwards is a member of the task force. IBEW—the finest organization on the entered the race late, hoping that no can- “Dan is great to work with,” says face of the earth.” 1

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You can also order online at: http://www.4ibew.com As Government Support Lags, Workers Face Training Challenges Job Corps graduates Joel Torres (fore- ground) and Thomas Ngiraked on the job Part 2: JOB TRAINING—FRESH START OR NEW SETBACK? with Pascagoula, As the loss of industrial jobs and the economic restructuring of the North Mississippi, Local American economy continue, thousands of workers share an urgent need to 733’s journeyman learn new skills to return to employment at jobs that pay decent wages with candidate program. family-sustaining benefits. In part two of this series, we report on the current state of job training programs nationwide. We consider alternatives to the status quo of diminishing state fund- ing, lax regulation of for-profit institutions and government-sanctioned hostility toward union apprenticeship and training programs that has left far too many workers behind. The current landscape shows that training at unionized work- places, including the labor-management administered apprenticeship programs for IBEW members, is a worker’s best bet to receive high quality training. 1

Thomas Priest, a first-year apprentice in the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program of Washington, D.C., IBEW Local 26, considers himself a lucky man. “It’s like a big family here. The instructors care if you don’t understand the material. They offer tutoring and look out for your safety.” Work prospects didn’t always seem Greenhill informed Priest that Local so promising to Priest, 22, who recently 26 would consider his status as a bought his first home in suburban Mary- nonunion apprentice if Priest could pro- land. When Priest graduated high school, vide proof that he was registered with a a cousin convinced him to work for a state apprenticeship agency. Priest was nonunion electrical firm. After a few told to contact his former employer and weeks, Priest’s supervisors convinced him request a copy of his apprenticeship to join the firm’s apprenticeship program. registration form. The firm’s manager He paid $700 and traveled over an hour, informed Priest that they never regis- twice a week, to class. tered him with the state. Dissatisfied with the management at Local 26 found work for Priest and the nonunion shop after three months, advised him to continue attending Priest quit and visited Local 26’s office in classes since he had already paid for Northeast Washington. The local’s orga- them. He never missed a session and nizing director, Joe Dabbs, introduced graduated with the third highest grade Priest to Larry Greenhill, Sr., a Local 26 point average in his class. However, business representative and former because he was not registered as an chairman of the Maryland Apprentice- apprentice with the state, Local 26 ship Training Council (MATC). could not offer him credit for his

14 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 prior work and classroom experience. scheduled to be slashed in the 2007 fed- fies workers for tax breaks for health With the support of Greenhill, Priest eral budget proposed by President Bush. insurance coverage. Hundreds of IBEW appealed to the MATC for “after the fact” Even if some of the cuts are restored by members have entered the program—like registration,” hoping the council would Congress, workers who need training those in Bloomington, Indiana, Local make up for his former employer’s fail- must seek solutions elsewhere. State- 2249, who lost their jobs at General Elec- ing. Priest’s appeal was denied, but atten- funded, employer-funded and joint tric’s refrigerator plant when their produc- tion was drawn to his problem. Rather employer-union job programs become tion line moved to Mexico. (See “Indiana than cooperate with the MATC, however, even more essential. Private training Manufacturing Local Fights for Retrain- Priest’s former employer chose to dereg- schools can help to fill the gap, but ing,” IBEW Journal, December 2005). ister its apprenticeship program. “What many—like Decker—prey on the people Republicans and Democrats who sup- happened to Thomas Priest was travesty,” they are supposed to be helping. port free trade agreements like NAFTA Greenhill said. Had the nonunion The administration’s budget strips have always touted TAA to answer employer simply registered Priest with funds from the Workforce Investment Act charges that trade treaties destroy good- the state, he might now be a second-year (WIA), which provides federal support paying American jobs. Now displaced apprentice, earning a higher hourly wage. for state programs to offer services for workers have fewer avenues to re-enter Priest’s losses don’t match the damage adults, laid-off workers and youth. It also the work force. suffered by former students at Decker slashes money from the Job Corps, a pro- College and other for-profit institutions, gram that has sent hundreds of thousands IBEW Boosts Mississippi where individuals lost thousands of dol- of workers into good-paying jobs with Training Partnership lars in fraudulent schemes that were decent benefits. The IBEW is at the center of several financed with federal funds. (See “For- efforts to constructively address worker Profit Decker College Left Workers Job- Privatization Threatens training to reverse the damage from fed- less and Broke On Its Path to Ruin,” Training and Job Counseling eral de-funding. In Pascagoula, Missis- IBEW Journal January/February 2006). Most job search programs are funded, sippi, IBEW Local 733 has teamed up His journey, however, reveals the huge in part, by federal dollars. President Bush’s with the local Metal Trades Council, the distance between legitimate trade training budget outline calls for outsourcing the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation and fly-by-night scams. programs. The “honest broker function” of Services and Northrop Grumman in a civil servants, with years of experience program to train youth for jobs in the Federal Budget Cuts handling the concerns of unemployed citi- shipbuilding industry. The Gulf Coast Sidetrack Careers zens, will be replaced by for-profit con- Shipbuilding Partnership’s Transitions tractors. Private firms, say experts at the Only four years out of high school, Program, focusing on youths with devel- AFL-CIO, are more likely to engage in Priest represents just one of the key opmental disabilities, combines classroom “creaming,” that is servicing populations groupings who require training to survive instruction and on-the-job mentoring for who are easiest to place in new jobs. Vet- in a dynamic labor market. the students—while they are employed at erans, Hispanics and African-Americans, Hundreds of thousands of workers Northrop Grumman ship systems. who often face discrimination in hiring, who are approaching middle-age, or are The trainees earn $7.88 per hour and will be at an even greater disadvantage. already there, continue to lose job oppor- receive full benefits, including health care The administration’s privatization tunities due to international outsourcing in and retirement. Once they complete their splurge goes even further. The budget industries from manufacturing to computer training, employment is at wage rates sig- establishes “personal re-employment services. With more years to work before nificantly higher than the median wage in accounts.” Workers who would have qual- retirement, they need skills to maintain the state, eventually reaching as high as ified for $10,000 for retraining under WIA their standard of living. $16 per hour. The program’s rate of com- will now be limited to $3,000. The Depart- A third group consists of people who pletion is 98 percent. ment of Labor’s own research has deter- have never been trained for jobs above Northrop Grumman receives a 50 per- mined that personal accounts are a bad entry-level service occupations, including cent wage subsidy from the Mississippi deal. female single heads of households, at-risk Department of Rehabilitation Services to youth and immigrant workers. Cuts Undermine Trade cover workers during on-the-job training. William “Chico” McGill, IBEW Govern- Experts in worker training say that Adjustment Assistance each segment has special needs—from ment Department director, is a former transportation to child care, to remedial The Trade Adjustment Assistance business manager of Local 733 and a math and English classes—to become (TAA) program, which supports workers “proud 1967 graduate of the Brecken- successful learners. who lose their jobs or work reduced ridge Job Corps Center in Morganfield, But the reality is that federal programs hours due to foreign imports, is curtailed Kentucky.” He said the average age of for each group—which should be provid- in the 2007 budget. The program pro- workers in Gulf Coast shipyards is 42 ing a leg up and a strand of hope—are vides stipends, job retraining and quali- (Continued on next page)

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 15 Mike Callanan, director of the joined in an effort by union and Training Challenges National Joint Apprenticeship Training nonunion contractors to address training (Continued from page 15) Committee (NJATC), believes that attract- needs. The program provides for stu- ing new workers to construction careers dents to begin taking courses in electri- years old and opportunities are growing is intertwined with the IBEW’s organiz- cal theory in the 11th grade and working as more workers retire. ing efforts to improve the industry’s for electrical employers during the sum- “This exciting program offers a wages and benefits. mer break before their senior year. The future to local youth and helps our Federal policy should strengthen, not high school credits are then applied to employer increase competitiveness weaken, apprenticeship programs, says the apprenticeship program. Some of the through streamlined recruitment of new Callanan. A progressive agenda would same students end up with enough cred- workers and reduced turnover,” said include updating the 1937 Fitzgerald Act, its for associate degrees. McGill. which regulates the programs. Perfor- “Whenever vocational technical Pascagoula’s success in using state tax mance criteria, he says, should be tight- schools advertise for instructors, we send dollars to promote job-sustaining pro- ened to help close the gap that permits our best members to apply,” says Jim grams is unique. Greg LeRoy, executive operators like Decker to proliferate. Sullivan, Central Florida Electrical JATC director of Good Jobs First, a resource “We’re stymied in making those changes director. “That’s the best way to have the center for grass-roots groups and public because of the political climate,” says first contact with young people who officials, says that states give more than Callanan. He adds that the NJATC is the want to be electricians.” $50 billion a year in tax The Florida marketing breaks and subsidies to program includes rewards of companies, some of which $150 for IBEW members threaten to relocate without who recruit apprentices. them. But many still end up They get another $150 when moving, says LeRoy, sug- the apprentice returns for the gesting that most of the second year. JATC billboards inducements should be put feature toll-free telephone to worker training. numbers for citizens who Pascagoula’s partnership want to look into careers in is proof. IBEW Local 733’s the trade. commitment to training is Like other JATC’s, the further reflected in its rela- Central Florida affiliate has tionship to programs that stirred interest in electrical place Job Corps graduates in careers among youth who workplaces. Some graduates lack math skills. Students are are working at Ingalls Ship- encouraged to enroll in yard in a journeyman candidate program An ad placed by the Central Florida JATC. online math courses. for marine electricians. result of the IBEW and National Electri- The wide variety of efforts to replen- cal Contractors Association taking ish the union’s base of skilled workers— Activism Needed responsibility for training their industry’s to recruit more apprentices like Thomas To Enhance Trades work force and does not depend on fed- Priest—has support from all levels of the eral money. organization. The IBEW and NECA work Several studies have demonstrated together under the National Labor Man- the success of union apprenticeship IBEW Markets agement Cooperation Committee programs, particularly when compared (NLMCC) to market the unionized elec- to nonunion training. Unfortunately, the Decent Training trical construction industry to customers current administration’s anti-union ide- While the Building Trades lobby to and to reach out to young workers look- ology has skewed policy in favor of transform the political climate, the ing for a rewarding career. Many IBEW nonunion models that undermine good- NJATC is working to strengthen its mar- locals and NECA chapters have formed paying construction jobs, says Allen keting and recruitment programs. For local LMCCs to do the same. Smith, the Building and Construction example, the national body provides “The IBEW will never capitulate to Trades Department’s senior strategic local training centers with kits to send to the open shop model of training or to researcher. The administration “steers high school guidance counselors to the callousness of political leaders,” says more money to their friends in business interest students in trade careers. But, President Edwin D. Hill. “True success in and the religious community than to Callanan says, most of the important the trades can only be achieved by rein- workers who need training,” adds work starts in the localities. forcing skills training with the power of Smith. In 1992, the Central Florida JATC trade unionism.” 1

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extend condolences to their families Safety First ATTENTION PRESS and friends. Our brothers will be L.U. 21 (catv,govt&t), DOWNERS SECRETARIES: greatly missed. GROVE, IL—Earlier this year, mem- (as) Alarm and Signal The Journal has an e-mail Our members at Midwest Genera- bers Tom Schmidt and Robert (ars) Atomic Research address dedicated exclusively to tion Company ratified their contract VanSpankeren were detailed to the Service receiving “Local Lines” articles Feb. 24. The four-year deal calls for 3 Gulf Coast area, helping to restore (bo) Bridge Operators from press secretaries. If you wish percent wage increases each year, phone service on the outskirts of New to submit your articles via e-mail, (cs) Cable Splicers improved travel allowance and addi- Orleans after the devastation created please forward them directly to tional enhancements. by Hurricane Katrina. While following (catv) Cable Television [email protected]. This will Exelon/ComEd Energy Delivery proper safety procedures, they discov- (c) Communications help expedite the production started schools in March for new ered with their “188-A” test equipment process. As always, inquiries of (cr) Cranemen apprentice linemen. Additional that facilities serving a mobile home a general nature or letters to schools are planned throughout the (ees) Electrical Equipment were “energized.” Their discovery the editor should still be sent year for apprentices in the Overhead, efforts led to the realization that the Service to [email protected]. Underground and the System Ser- local power company had reversed (ei) Electrical Inspection vices departments. the electrical feed when they restored (em) Electrical Fight For Workers The Exelon Generation nuclear electrical service to the mobile home. Manufacturing L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i, power stations plan to increase Robert and Tom’s thorough work (es) Electric Signs mt,rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, staffing levels in the Electrical, practices and adherence to good Mechanical and Instrument Mainte- (et) Electronic Technicians MO—In February Republican-spon- safety procedures helped to avoid a sored Missouri Senate Bill 849 sought nance departments, as well as Radia- potentially disastrous situation. (fm) Fixture Manufacturing to undermine the union construction tion Protection, Chemistry and This incident is just one of hun- (govt) Government industry in our state. The bill Operating. dreds of unsafe working conditions (i) Inside attempted to institute “right to work,” March and April saw implementa- faced by members every working abolish prevailing wage conditions, tion of an arbitration award that day. Protection of human health and (it) Instrument ordered the recall of 195 employees Technicians outlaw project labor agreements, and safety on the job and at home is criti- eliminate target funding. The Democ- wrongly “bumped” or laid off in 2002 cal. Remember the long-established (lctt) Line Clearance Tree ratic minority in the Senate realized by the Exelon companies. Affected Safety Creed, which reads, “No job is Trimming the catastrophic consequences of this employees are eligible for back pay, so important and no service is so (mt) Maintenance bill and knew drastic measures were COBRA reimbursements, bonuses, urgent that we cannot take time to (mo) Maintenance and required to preserve the rights of 401(k) contributions, etc. perform our work safely.” Don’t cut Operation workers. Led by Sen. Tim Green, an This is an election year in Illinois. corners on the job. Always work IBEW Local 1 wireman, several We must: Support Friends of Labor. safe. Our lives depend on it! (mow) Manufacturing Office RONALD V. WELTE, P.S. Workers Democratic senators staged a fili- THOMAS HOPPER, P.S. buster to prevent passage of the bill. (mar) Marine Sen. Green spoke until 12:30 a.m. on Overhead Line Work 36th Softball Tournament L.U. 17 (catv,em,lctt,o&u), (mps) Motion Picture Studios Valentine’s Day, discussing the L.U. 25 (catv,i,o&rts), LONG DETROIT, MI—The work picture in (nst) Nuclear Service importance of qualified, trained, ISLAND, NY—As summer approaches, our jurisdiction (southeast Michigan) Technician well-paid labor. Eventually the fili- plans and preparations are again in looks very good for the foreseeable buster succeeded—for now. This motion for our annual softball tour- (o) Outside future in overhead line work. Many attack shows how important it is for nament. As usual this will be a three- (p) Powerhouse all of labor to get involved. linemen are still working down South day tournament (bracket play). Your (pet) Professional, Thanks to more than 70 Local 1 to repair the damage to the electrical Tournament Committee will again Engineers and members who traveled to the state infrastructure caused by multiple hur- host a two-day barbecue. Come join Technicians Capitol over the two-day period con- ricanes. This has left a void in our us Aug. 25-27, 2006, at Baldwin Park, (ptc) Professional, Techni- tacting senators and showing support work force. As of March 1, 2006, we Baldwin, Long Island. cal and Clerical in the Senate Gallery. Your efforts could use 25 additional crews to staff Any IBEW team interested in par- the work. Many employers are offer- (rr) Railroad certainly made a difference. ticipating in playing ball, kindly call We mourn the deaths of the fol- ing steady overtime. the Local 25 president’s office at (rtb) Radio-Television We are looking ahead to the elec- (631) 273-4567, Ext. 241. Broadcasting lowing brothers: William Crittenden Sr., Earl Kempf, Carter Mundell, tions in November already. We need ED O’DONNELL, P.S. (rtm) Radio-Television Thurston Worley, Robert Moeller, to elect office holders who under- Manufacturing Dawn Rose, Irene Reed, Keith Gray, stand what unions are all about and August Golf Tournament (rts) Radio-Television Gabriel Conde, Alvin Dunnavant, why we need them. Only 12 percent L.U. 41 (em,es,i,se&spa), BUF- Service Alfred Siebel, Robert Thompson, of the U.S. work force is unionized; FALO, NY—The work picture is slow (so) Service Occupations Kenneth Gradle, Richard Freist, John that’s why it is so important for every in our area as of this writing; how- union member to vote and contribute ever, projects are starting this spring (s) Shopmen Price, Gerald Bryan, Richard Schnei- der, Billy Kopp, Lawrence Rosenthal to the IBEW COPE fund. The road to that will put some of our members to (se) Sign Erector and David Murphy. increasing union market share starts work. (spa) Sound and Public MATT GOBER, P.S. with fair and just laws, and the lead- The IBEW Leadership Conference Address ers we elect in November will be the in Buffalo March 15-17 was a great (st) Sound Technicians Contracts Ratified ones to make those laws. success. Thanks to all our brothers L.U. 15 (u), DOWNERS GROVE, With sadness we report the loss of and sisters who participated (t) Telephone IL—In February our local lost two Bros. Kelly C. Dryer, Donald. L. Mar- We thank the following negotiat- (u) Utility members: Overhead crew leaders low, Jose Llano, Leland E. Shores and ing committees for their hard work (uow) Utility Office Workers William “Jake” Holloway (Rockford) Charles Gibbs. getting their contracts ratified: Vol- and John Nowacki (Glenbard). We MICHAEL KOZLOWSKI, P.S. land Electric, Se-Mar Electric and Nia- (ws) Warehouse and Supply

17 gara Transformer Corp. We are in workers are the most productive The IBEW Local 99 Gold League negotiations with NECA for the workers in the world, but too often gets to start off a new year, thanks to Inside and Residential wireman’s we purchase items without looking the hard work of Bros. William Smith agreements. at the label. A great American once and Cliff Smith. Special thanks to James Devany IV said, “I pity the man who wants a The annual Local 99 Gold Tourna- and his committee for coordinating coat so cheap that the person who ment for Charity will be held July 15 the local’s 2005 children’s Christmas makes it has to live in poverty.” So at Triggs Memorial Golf Course. We party, which was a huge success. make the effort to “spend it where look forward to your participation. The second annual Charity Golf you earn it.” Buy American, buy STEPHEN CALLAGHAN, P.S. Tournament to support Mercy Flight union! Our future depends on it. will be held Aug. 12. Last year we Our work outlook is good with Local 97 Bus. Rep. Jim Card at Call For Construction raised over $2,100 for Mercy Flight. full employment on outside power work in his office. L.U. 103 (cs&i), BOSTON, MA— We look for an even better turnout and line clearance trimming, with Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino this year, so mark your calendars and teledata work hopefully picking up the Town of Worcester, and Entergy. recently called for construction of plan to attend. with the arrival of spring and the All four were difficult contracts to the city’s tallest building ever—a 70 Be Strong, Stand United! “fiber to the premise” work. negotiate; however, Pres. Dave Fall- or 80 story tower in the downtown KENNETH C. ZACK, P.S. On the utility side a project to etta and staff successfully retained Boston Financial District—to trum- install an Automated Meter Reading most of the benefits and work prac- pet the city’s future. On another big (AMR) system is scheduled to begin tices for our members. day for the city, Harvard University with the eventual goal of 1.4 million Local 97 is very concerned with joined Mayor Menino in unveiling electric and gas meters to be con- pension bills in the House of Repre- plans for the first building in its verted. Local 51 is working to ensure sentatives (HR 2830) and in the Senate long-anticipated new campus in All- that the work to install and maintain (S 1783). We are working with our ston—a 500,000 square foot science this system will remain IBEW work. legislators to keep our pensions intact. complex. Congratulations to Chuck Billman These bills affect all of us and we Local 103 Bus. Mgr. Mike Mona- (substation tech), Bob Colby Jr. (sub- urge everyone to call their senators han said, “These are the reasons we station tech), George Pence (journey- and congressmen to voice their con- supported Tom Menino, a guy with man lineman) and Steve Trout cerns on both of these bills, which vision who understands how to spur (journeyman lineman) on completing will change our pension formulas. economic growth. Whether it’s a sky- their apprenticeships. Local 97 is endorsing Elliot Spitzer scraper, main streets, affordable DAN PRIDEMORE, B.R. for governor of New York. We need housing, municipal harbor plan, a change in Albany, and Elliot Spitzer Boston State Hospital land, schools Lineman Rodeo is the right man for the job. Mr. under PLA’s, WiFi connections … he Local 47 Bro. Harold “H.E.” Jones L.U. 77 (lctt,mt,o,t&u), SEATTLE, Spitzer has been attorney general of gets it!” (left) receives 55-year service WA—Sadly, Local 77 recently lost New York state for four years. He has There is talk of a natural gas ter- award from Bus. Mgr. Pat Lavin. two beloved members. Both Bill a proven record of standing up for minal in the outer limits of Boston Johnson and his son Mike Johnson working people. We feel confident Harbor and also the Cape Cod Wind Stewards Conference passed away early this year. On Jan. that as governor he would bargain Project, both of which would create L.U. 47 (lctt,mo,o,u&uow), DIA- 16, Mike suffered a fatal heart attack fairly for working men and women jobs for Local 103. An E-Activist Alert MOND BAR, CA—Local 47 held the at home. Bill was with Mike at the of the state. was sent out on the Cape Wind Pro- annual Stewards’ Conference Feb. 25, time and tried to revive him. Possibly JOHN SATUNAS, P.S. ject so we can voice our support. 2006, in San Diego. Keynote speaker because of over exertion, Bill also Massachusetts Democratic Party was Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown, for- suffered a heart attack and died a Reclaiming Our Work caucuses were held Feb. 4. Congratu- mer governor and candidate for Cali- month later on Feb. 16. L.U. 99 (govt&i), PROVIDENCE, lations to members and spouses who fornia attorney general in the Both Mike and Bill served Local RI—Work in our area has slowed were elected to attend the 2006 November 2006 election. IBEW Ninth 77 in many ways—with contract somewhat, with about 10 percent Massachusetts Democratic Party District Int. Vice Pres. Michael S. negotiations, grievance handling, unemployment. The outlook for Nominating Convention June 2. It is Mowrey thanked the stewards and labor-management committee work, spring and summer seems encourag- important that we as labor influence stressed their significant role in sup- etc. Both served on the Northwest ing with large projects in Providence public policy decisions. porting trade unionism. Int. Rep. Construction JATC. They are greatly under way and the ongoing expan- BILL MOLINEAUX, P.S. Arthur Murray explained the IBEW’s missed. sion of Lincoln Park. Code of Excellence. Chris Blass, The Second Annual Andrew York A contingent of Local 99 members Lobby Day Kaiser Permanente, discussed the lat- Lineman Rodeo will be held June 24 attended the Human Rights Festival L.U. 111 (em,lctt,mt,o,rtb,spa,govt est trends in healthcare. Scott Wetch, at Rocky Reach Dam in Chelan in Boston Dec. 8, 2005, sponsored by &u), DENVER, CO—More than 250 our lobbyist, reported on the positive County, WA. IBEW Local 77, Chelan Local 103 of Boston. unionists, including a contingent effect Local 47’s efforts have had in County PUD and Douglas County Local 99 members, joined by from Local 111, converged on the Sacramento. PUD co-sponsor the rodeo. Sheet Metal Workers Local 17, set up state Capitol Feb.13 to lobby legisla- On Jan 24, 2006, we held a pin Andrew York, a Chelan County an informational picket outside tors on labor issues. In the first of presentation dinner for our Outside PUD journeyman lineman, died in Miriam Hospital in Providence. The two “Lobby Day at the Capitol” Construction Unit. Harold “H.E.” Jones 2000 after he was struck by a drunk joint effort is to protest work going to events sponsored by the Colorado received his 55-year pin. Congratula- driver at a work site. All rodeo pro- out-of-state, non-union contractors. AFL-CIO, the halls beneath the gold tions and thanks to all the honorees, ceeds go to the Andrew York Memo- With continued efforts like these, we dome were flooded with union mem- whose dedicated service has guided rial Scholarship Fund. For more may soon reclaim what is ours. bers. “It was impressive,” said Local the trade through the years. information about the rodeo contact We thank Bro. Mike DiMico for 111 Bus. Mgr. Mike Byrd. “Labor was We are currently in negotiations IBEW Local 77 Bus. Rep. Steve Hen- his effort organizing the “Christmas in out in force.” The goal was to lobby with Reliant, Davey Tree, Angels’ drickson at (509) 665-0110. April” event. all 100 members of the General Baseball, and Bear Valley Electric. At press time our spring confer- We are saddened to report the ence was scheduled for April 7-8, Local 99 members joined an informational picket at Miriam Hospital in passing of Gary Brown, Patricia 2006. Gov. Christine Gregoire and Providence, RI. Stewart and Allen Walton. Our con- U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell were sched- dolences go out to their families. uled to attend. STAN STOSEL, P.S. DAVID WHEELER, P.S. ‘We Lead the Way’ Contract Agreements L.U. 51 (catv,lctt,o,rtb,t&u), L.U. 97 (u), SYRACUSE, NY—2005 SPRINGFIELD, IL—If jobs with good was a busy year for our local. Local wages and benefits are to survive in 97 contracts with four companies our great nation, we as union mem- expired in 2005. Negotiations were bers must lead the way. American held with St. Lawrence Gas, PSE&G,

18 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 Assembly, both Democrats and Local 193’s +5 Republicans. Most legislators were contractors willing to talk with the union lobby- Russ Carmean ists. Bus. Mgr. Byrd testified before (left) and the House Business Affairs and Labor Shawn Jacobs Committee on House Bill 1079, at Home which would change the workers’ Builders compensation law to allow an Show. injured worker a one-time change in his or her treating physician. Bus. Mgr. Byrd reports that con- Local 153 Vice Pres. Mark Ruppert tract negotiations with Public Service (left) receives IBEW Lifesaving Company of Colorado/Xcel Energy Award presented by Bro. Roger have, at best, been very difficult and Wood (center) and Sixth District Home Builders Show Please check with your Executive are now concluded. We are proceed- Int. Rep. Michael E. Daugherty. L.U. 193 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), Board to learn about the pro-labor ing to interest arbitration with a neu- SPRINGFIELD, IL—+5 Residential candidates and the issues they tral arbitrator concerning three his boot. When receiving the award Contractors of Local 193 participated uphold. unresolved issues: wages; medical/ Mark credited his training in the in the 2006 Home Builders Show With great sadness we mark the dental/vision premiums and co-pays; IBEW for knowing what to do in an Feb. 24-26 passing out literature and passing of Warren Adams, past presi- and term of agreement. emergency. promoting their +5 Home Owners dent of our local, a great friend to DENNIS Z. LeTURGEZ, P.S. MIKE TAFF, P.S. Electrical Protection Plan. The show labor and a fine fellow. was a huge success for the contrac- DON HUDSON, P.S. tors, who were able to talk one-on- one to potential customers who will Red Cross Drive be building or purchasing new L.U. 197 (em&i), BLOOMINGTON, homes as well as those with remod- IL—Since the New Year, employment eling projects. Local 193’s efforts to has picked up in our local area. brand the +5 guarantee through local Most of our members are currently radio and TV advertising was evident working. As of this writing five mem- at the show, as almost all visitors to bers are on Book I. We hope this Some of Local 141’s class of 2005 graduates at the completion dinner: our booth were familiar with our +5 trend holds on and keeps us busy Aaron Pollock, Jake Hileman, Darrin Borsos, Doug D’Aquila and Kevin contractors and realized the value into spring and summer months. Kendzerski. Not pictured are Todd Blakely, David Cantrell, John Drake and and integrity that our +5 contractors Local 197 recently hosted a suc- John Hehr. can provide. Many thanks to Carmean cessful blood drive for the Red Cross Electric, Egizii Electric, Birdsley Elec- at our hall. Over 50 units of blood Class of 2005 Community Service tric, Hohimer Electric, and A/C Scott were received in a few hours. We L.U. 141 (ees,i,o&u), WHEELING, L.U. 159 (i), MADISON, WI—Once Electric, our Home Builders Show appreciate our members and families WV—The class of 2005 was honored again last winter holiday season, 2006 participants. for donating blood. Special thanks to at our annual completion dinner. IBEW Local 159 apprentices did an Work scene—Approximately 80 Rich Veitengruber and Jayne Adams Congratulations to the graduates: outstanding job setting up the annual are on Book I. CWLP states it may for volunteering serving refreshments Todd Blakely, Darrin Borsos, David “Fantasy in Lights” display at Olin only take 10 apprentices. New inside to the donors. Cantrell, Doug D’Aquila, John Drake, Park. The contributions to the com- apprentices are tentative. It is very important to be involved John Hehr, Jake Hileman, Kevin munity are twofold. The displays pro- Kendzerski and Aaron Pollock. vide great joy for families who view The Fourth District Organizing them and also generate substantial Conference was held at Oglebay donations that benefit local facilities in Park, Jan. 16-20. Members attending need of community support. included Doug Giffin, John Clarke, Retired Bro. Lynn Michaelis Randy Miller and Tom Conner. passed away Jan. 9, 2006. Lynn had Bus. Mgr. John Clarke and Orga- recently received his 50-year service nizer Randy Miller attended the pin. Very active in our local over the COMET refresher class. Doug Giffin years, he was an Apprenticeship and Tom Conner attended the Train Committee member and served as the Trainer course. local union president and business Clear you calendars, members! agent. He was a member of the The social committee is gearing up Southern Wisconsin Labor Council. for the annual Local 141 summer pic- Lynn was also the spark that ignited nic set for July 22. Activities will our Fantasy in Lights project. While in Peoria, IL, in the late 1980s, Lynn include the annual golf scramble, Local 197 service award recipients with Bus. Mgr. Lance Reece (front row, saw a community lighting display kid’s activities, food and plenty of kneeling, left) and Pres. Rich Veitengruber (far back row, left). Receiving there and thought it would be a great fun. Hope to see you there! service pins were: Bernie Uszcienski and Mark Wagner (10 year members); idea to bring to Madison. The rest is JUSTIN KLEMPA, P.S. Beth Sylvester (15 years); Todd Curtis and Gary Eichelberger (20 years); history. Cliff Birkey and Greg Potter (25 years); and James Maginel (30 years). Lifesaving Award BILLY HARRELSON. B.M. Honored retirees included Duke Durham, Newt Meizel, and Mike Franks. L.U. 153 (em,i,rtb,rts,se,spa&st), SOUTH BEND, IN—Local 153 Vice Local 159 in our local unions. We must never Pres. Mark Ruppert has received the apprentices become complacent and always IBEW’s Lifesaving Award. Mark was set up the strive to better our local within the working with Bro. Roger Wood dur- 2005 community. We must not allow ing a school remodel. Roger was in a “Fantasy another trade to claim our work. It is ceiling closing a junction box when a in Lights” not only the business manager’s neutral came loose and he instantly holiday responsibility, but also the responsi- became part of the circuit. Roger display at bility of every member to uphold attempted to free himself by kicking Olin Park. this. So many former brothers and off his ladder but was unable break sisters fought for our rights on the free. Fortunately Mark heard the job and we must not forget this. Take commotion and was able to pull pride in your local union! Roger from the ceiling by grabbing MIKE RAIKES, P.S.

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 19 Local 265 welcomes Hy-Electric employees, W.L. Diltz, Sage Gray, Jerry Bagley, PLA Projects from left: Troy L.U. 223 (em,govt&i), BROCK- Lorne Shook, Ray Hulce and Burnell Young, Aaron TON, MA—Superior and appeals Haugen. We extend deepest sympathy Mason, Jim courts in Bristol County upheld a PLA to their family and friends. Young and for five new and renovated schools in Now is the time to get involved Paul Heiman. Fall River, MA. Mayor Edward Lambert with your union. We need a strong, researched the use of PLA’s in other united group or we will lose all we communities and saw the benefits for have gained by being union. Hy-Electric Welcomed the City of Fall River. Mayor Lambert DEBBY SPENCER, P.S. L.U. 265 (i,mt,rts&spa), LINCOLN, was the target of the ABC and Merit NE—An innovative approach was the shop alliance during his reelection bid Negotiations Update key to Local 265 and Hy-Electric but did not back down. All of the L.U. 245 (govt,lctt,o,rtb&u), reaching agreement, making Hy-Elec- southeastern Massachusetts building TOLEDO, OH—Spring is in the air— tric the newest signatory contractor in trades thank him for his support of stop by the hall and see how the Lincoln, NE. Although there had been using a trained work force from within landscaping is changing. good communication between the the local community. We would also On the TV side, negotiations with two organizations for a good number like to recognize Bus. Agent Ernest Channel 13, our ABC affiliate, have of years, it wasn’t until Bus. Mgr. Clint Correia, who was elected vice presi- begun. Channel 24-NBC remains for Burge and Organizer Glen Isaacs dent of the Southeastern Massachu- sale by Raycom Media. Negotiations went to Hy-Electric’s owners with a setts building trades. Bro. Correia with Channel 30-PBS begin this proposal to allow a 60-day trial period Local 319 apprentices, from left: played a major role in helping secure spring. Negotiations will begin this of journeyman Paul Scheel that a big Dalton Varga, Rick Toh and Cam the PLA and work for our members. fall at Channel 11-CBS. improvement in progress was made. Thachuk. We are fortunate that projects were Members ratified a new three-year Owners Jim Young and Paul Heiman, able to move forward through the agreement with the City of Bryan. as well as their employees, seemed President Appointed winter months. Brayton Point Power On the utility side, Bayshore is impressed with Scheel, and Scheel L.U. 319 (u), SASKATOON, SK, Station has been putting our members involved with Fossil Generation was impressed with Hy-Electric as CANADA—Local 319 appointed a to work on the SCR project, Fly Ash restructuring. Davis-Besse should well. The agreement was signed Jan. new president, Sister Betty Rolleston, project, and general construction and have completed their 14 refueling 11, 2006, and employees of Hy-Elec- after former president Pat Hyde maintenance at the plant. outage by this printing. In the Energy tric were sworn in at the monthly accepted a position at Saskatoon DAVE FENTON, B.A. Delivery area Toledo Edison entered meeting on Feb. 1. Local 265 wel- Light & Power as capital and opera- an agreement with Florida Power comes Hy-Electric and their employ- tion project manager. We thank Bro. and Light to be the “first responder.” ees and looks forward to a long and Hyde for his service to the local. This status is based on our ability to prosperous relationship. Congratula- Congratulations, Sister Rolleston! respond rapidly in storm situations. tions to all on this success. In its long history, Local 319 has In Outside Construction we need GLEN ISAACS, ORG. had a successful apprenticeship pro- journeyman linemen. We are inden- gram. Over 70 percent of trade per- turing apprentices at a record pace. Politically Active sonnel have gone through in-house Our work is very good and projects L.U. 269 (i&o), TRENTON, NJ— training. This year we have three are long term. Kudos to members for Local 269 suffered a long 2005 with a power electrician apprentices and being accident free. Local 245 com- struggling economy and long bouts two lineman apprentices. Power pleted prerequisites for commencing of unemployment. With the arrival of electrician apprentices are: Bros. Dal- our Signal and Lighting Apprentice- spring, members remain hopeful that ton Varga, Justin Poitras and Rick ship with the Ohio/Michigan Chapter some of the work on the books will Toh. Lineman apprentices are Bros. of NECA. We will soon indenture break with warmer weather. Cam Thachuk and Bob Sullivan. apprentices into this new program. By keeping active in area politics NINKO OSTOJIC, P.S. June 17 is the tentative date for a Local 269 has successfully positioned Local 231 third-year apprentice Local 245 family picnic. For more members in council spots, therefore Achievement Recognized Shannon Brown terminates ser- information attend a union meeting, enabling more say in the placement L.U. 357 (c,i,mt&se), LAS VEGAS, vice equipment at the $30 million ask your steward or check our Web of project labor agreements through- NV—Retirees service awards were out our jurisdiction. The local contin- presented Dec. 8, 2005, by Bus. Mgr. Wells Dairy Blue Bunny office in site www.ibew245.com. LeMars, IA. RAY ZYCHOWICZ, P.S. ues its efforts to organize Neshaminy David Jones and Pres. Charles Stet- Electric. This nonunion shop has sev- son at the Local 357 Christmas din- ‘A United Group’ Education Update eral jobs within our jurisdiction and ner. Those honored are special L.U. 231 (i,rtb,spa&u), SIOUX CITY, L.U. 257 (em,i,rtb,rts,spa&t), JEF- in surrounding territories. We hope members. They helped build much IA—For the past two years Local 231 FERSON CITY, MO—We have been that within the year Local 269 and its of Las Vegas and are the foundation has been fortunate that most of our working toward continuing journey- neighboring locals will finally bring of Local 357. wiremen and many travelers were man education here at Local 257. We this company, its work and its Honorees included: 40- year working. Some jobs we had go union recently completed our first OSHA 30 employees to the IBEW. members William R. Fritchley, were two large windmill projects, a class and are in the process of hold- Local 269 members participated in William L. Vasconi, James R. Sander- large corporate office building, a large ing our second. We also started our three St. Patrick’s Day parades, in son; 45-year members: Paul G. strip mall and an addition to a packing Code Update class and have more Mercer, Bucks and Burlington coun- Willis, Larry J. Hornyak; 50-year plant, to name a few. classes on the way. Education is ties. Our members were joined by members Robert L. Autry, Arthur L. Three members are currently serv- extremely important to keeping the other trades in the march represent- Avant, James M. Bledsoe, Karl S. ing in Iraq with their Iowa National IBEW on top. ing the power of organized labor in Brown, Hugh L. Jenkins, Richard A. Guard unit. They are Steven Dirks, Sadly, we mourn the loss of one and around the Trenton area. Koeb, Donald G. Moore, Robert E. Nathan Johnson and Russell Steffen. of our own. Paul Polly passed away The local is offering a New Jersey Price Jr., Richard H. Pullan, Robert R. We are proud of these men who are Jan. 18. He was a past local presi- Electrical Licensing preparation class Schomer, Charles R. Scott, Russell A. serving their country and we anx- dent, successful contractor in this as well as National Electric Code Scott, Earl “Bud” S. Sheff, Charles M. iously await their safe return. local and a 65-year member of this (NEC) update classes to keep our Taney Jr., Elton E. Thompson, Gordon In 2005 we negotiated a three-year local. He is sadly missed and our members on top of their game in the B. Wood, Richard E. Zeiter, Bertram B. contract with Northwest Iowa Power sympathy goes out to his family. evolving electrical trade. Bauer, Gilbert Firmenich, Lawrence F. Cooperative of LeMars, IA. We will TRAVIS HART, P.S. TREVOR MARCIANTE, P.S. Miller, Jaye D. Sharp Jr., Charles J. soon enter negotiations with North Yates; 55-year members William V. West Rural Cooperative of Orange Local 257 OSHA 30 class. Choate, John E. Cotton, William D. City, IA. Ellis, Fred K. Lucas, Robert L. Procter, Since August of 2003 the following James C. Thompson, Donald I. Wren, Local 231 members passed away: Jack Blayne J. Hawkes, Doyen C. Smith, O’Dell, Warren Hansen, John Coates, Edward V. Turner; 60-year members Thomas Berry, William Meacham, Dale F. Farr, Jack E. Harrity, Robert W.

20 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 experienced tree trimming foremen. 2005 Food Drive Thanks to the brothers and sisters Local 459 (ees,em,so&u), JOHN- at our Four Corners Power Plant for STOWN, PA—Members of Local 459 their care packages and donations for were very generous during our 2005 our troops fighting for freedom. Food Drive. The drive begins in Special thanks to Bro. Bill Zawicki November and runs through the end for all his help as a business repre- of the year. Members and some of Local 357’s retirees service awards presentation. Front row, (L-R), Bros. sentative. Bill went back to Prescott our employers contributed $8,074 Fred Lucas, Gordon Wood, James Bledsole, Paul Willis, Russell Scott, in February. toward last year’s drive. A portion of Harold Montgomery and Pres. Charles T. Stetson; back row, Bus. Mgr. SAM HOOVER, P.S. this money and food is sent out to a David R. Jones and Bros. James Sanderson, Bob Price, Hugh Jenkins, few of our members who may be off Charles Taney, Richard Pullan, Richard Koeb, Earl Sheft and Bill Fritchley. ‘Take-Off Time’ work for some reason. The rest is L.U. 445 (catv,i,spa), BATTLE divided among Food Pantries in Turner, Earl S. Willard; and 65-year able to inform everyone as to news CREEK, MI—The work picture for areas where our members work. member Harold R. Montgomery. and events affecting all of us. 2006 is improving with some school Thanks go to our stewards who col- Thanks to volunteers who helped During the past 21/2 years many projects, a plant retooling, and an lected the food and monies, and also make this a special occasion. of us experienced extended periods ethanol plant that will keep the local to the members and employers who TIM BOLTON, P.S. of unemployment, but the future busy. It looks as if spring will be the donated. Special thanks to Rec. Sec. does appear to be somewhat take-off time for these projects. Mary Perdew, who chaired the 2005 Victorious in Kentucky brighter. The long anticipated cement The local welcomes Pat Stevens Food Drive. L.U. 369 (em,es,i,lctt,o,rtb,rts,spa industry projects finally appear to be into the office as he steps up and KENNETH L. RICHARDS, &u), LOUISVILLE, KY—Once again coming to fruition. Our Safety Com- answers the call to become the new PRES./B.R. our way of life was under attack by mittee has been diligently working to business representative. Good luck the Republican administration in certify all Local 375 members in and best wishes to Pat on this Frankfort. The anti-union forces MSHA training and certification to endeavor. Local 445 also welcomes again took aim on the working peo- meet the requirements for this project Phil Clemence as its newest Pension ple in the great state of Kentucky. and others with much success. We Committee member. And, best Gov. Ernie Fletcher tried to rally sup- hope this project and many upcom- wishes for a happy retirement to port for a “right-to-work” bill and to ing hospital projects will help to longtime member Lynn Everling. repeal prevailing wage legislation. employ the majority of our laid-off The local will enter negotiations We held several union rallies members. this summer for a new contract. around the state and at the Capitol. The need to be politically vigilant Please contact the hall with your On March 7, 2006, roughly 4,000- and civically aware was learned at a ideas. 5,000 union members converged on recent school board meeting. Many Attend your local monthly meet- the Capitol. That same day, March 7, thanks to those who attended. Not ings. Attendance numbers are getting the proposed right-to-work legisla- only do we have to sell our work- better, but there is always room for tion and repeal of prevailing wage manship on the job every day, but more. You cannot be heard if you do was voted down in committee. (See also in the public forum. This act of not attend. We are only as strong as “United IBEW Effort Helps Beat Back participation in supporting friends of we want to be. Kentucky Right-To-Work,” in the labor helps lay the groundwork for KEVIN HAGELGANS, R.S./P.S. Int. Pres. Edwin D. Hill (left) and Negotiations Successful Local 481 Bus. Mgr. Thomas J. L.U. 449 (catv,em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa& O’Donnell. u), POCATELLO, ID—Negotiations successfully concluded for two of our 100th Anniversary REA’s and Outside Construction L.U. 481 (ees,em,i,mt,rts,s&spa), Agreement. My thanks to all who INDIANAPOLIS, IN—IBEW Local 481 participated on the negotiating com- celebrated its 100th anniversary Feb. mittees. Committee members were as 25. Local 481 thanks Int. Pres. Edwin follows. Fall River Electric Co-op— D. Hill, Int. Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters, Trent Yancey and Jeff Beard; Salmon IEC Chmn. Robert W. Pierson, IEC River Electric Co-op—Mark Hobbs; member Salvatore J. Chilia, Sixth Dis- and Intermountain Line Construction trict Int. Vice Pres. Joseph F. Lohman, Battle in the Bluegrass: Local 369 members rally at the Kentucky Capitol in Agreement—Bud Gamett and Scott international representatives and Frankfort. Hadley. Thanks, brothers, for repre- business managers who attended the senting your fellow members well. celebration. Local 481 Bus. Mgr. April issue of the IBEW Journal.) future negotiations leading to The Eighth District Electrical Thomas J. O’Donnell and Asst. Bus. It is amazing what we can accom- increased employment. Let’s all get Health and Welfare Plan instituted Mgr. Sean Seyferth worked tirelessly plish when we all stick together. We involved, be aware and remember: new improvements effective Jan. 1, planning the event and it was a great must continue working together to “United we bargain, divided we beg.” 2006. Please contact the local union success. Nearly 3,000 people let elected officials know we will not ROGER GAYDOS, P.S. or the Eighth District H&W offices for attended and all were awed by the accept such attacks! Not only are we a list of the new benefits. Idaho is size and setting of the event. fighting at the bid tables to get jobs, Workers Needed still under the CCN preferred The Indiana State Legislature has we are also at war to keep the wages L.U. 387 (em,lctt&u), PHOENIX, provider network. introduced bills that would take and benefits we have. AZ—At press time, we are in negoti- Congratulations to members who away rights of union members. The If called upon by your local politi- ations for our Tree Trimming mem- attended stewards classes in January proposed legislation would: make cal action committee, please do what bers. Things seem to be going well. for the Pocatello and Twin Falls areas. this a “right-to-work” state, outlaw you can to help. The battlefield is Our coal plants continue to set Our LMCC sponsored a class on project labor agreements, eliminate not just on the jobsite anymore, it is records in producing megawatts and “Effective Project Supervision.” The common wage, and restrain unions at the polls on Election Day! United in safety. class was filled, with over 30 attend- from educating members on legisla- we stand, divided we fall! Local 387 members donated ing. Almost all the signatory contrac- tive issues important to labor. The JOHN E. MORRISON JR., P.S. $358,064.92 to the United Way. tors had members attend. Thanks for bottom line: Educate yourself on pol- Thanks to all for supporting a good your participation. itics in your area and make your Upcoming Projects cause. Local 449 congratulates Bro. Mike voice heard. Get out and vote! L.U. 375 (catv,ees&i), ALLEN- With all the growth in the valley, Peck on his retirement. May you The local’s organizing effort is uti- TOWN, PA—Greetings, brothers and we need linemen and substation keep active, Bro. Peck, and have lizing salts to gather information from sisters. I am pleased to serve as Local electricians. Call the hall if you are many more productive years. the open shops. Salts have been find- 375’s press secretary. I hope to be interested. We are also looking for ROBERT J. BODELL, B.M. ing wage, specification and code vio-

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 21 lations on many jobs in our jurisdic- ship, one of our signatory contractors tion. This form of salting has helped completed the project on time and our local sign contractors. on budget. Please feel free to come Visit our Web site at www.ibew- by and tour this new system. 481.org. NICHOLAS J. SEGURA JR., P.S. STEVE MONTGOMERY, P.S. Safety Training Graduates Recognized L.U. 577 (em&i), APPLETON, L.U. 531 (i), LaPORTE, IN—Con- WI—Members and guests enjoyed gratulations to our 2004 and 2005 the annual Spring Banquet held apprenticeship classes. March 4 at Liberty Hall in Kimberly. Class of 2004: Douglas S. Bab- Honorees included recent retirees cock, Shane D. Buck, Jim Clarida, Ron Poleshinski, Ron Sedo, Roy Keith Conn, Wayne Cory Jr., Rachid Local 551 congratulates its mid-year apprentice graduates. Front row, Diess, Robert Paesssler, Les Ellis, Elhidaoui, Christopher Fanselow, standing, (L-R): Training Dir. Bill Campbell, graduates Alex Trevena, Ryan George Warden, Robert Miller, Dan Suzzette Herring, Eric Jackson, Buffington, Dave Luna and Miguel Paredes, and Instructor Gary Giuliani. Sippl, Carl Wolfinger, Norb Krupka Danny Lowe, William Mshar Jr., Back row: graduates Ron Crandell, Mark Raccanello, Cameron DeBaeke, and Jack Kugler. Also honored for Matthew Nelson, Jason Pritchard, Ed Brady, Marco Ruggio, Chris Cornilson, Joshua Glaze and Justin their years of IBEW service were: 60- Lawrence Ray, Clayton Redlin, Dale Hovsepian. Kneeling, at front: Instructor Tom Ritch. year members Robert Meyerhofer, Ruzbasan, Bryan Sandy, Joshua Gilbert Thiel and Dewayne Wruck; Skalka, Christopher Torres, Marlo sun! But remember to set some time orchestrated our local’s first involve- 55-year members Robert Anderson, Wahlman II, Kevin Warth and Adam aside to lend a helping hand—Char- ment with San Diego’s 26th annual William Lindloff, Richard Rohde, Woodside. Residential 2004 Class: lie O’Neil can always use extra hands Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Hilary Seidl, Victor Weber and Lucas Harris, Jason Walters, Justin for Habitat for Humanity. downtown San Diego. On Jan. 14, William White; and 50-year members Kletz. JENNIFER GREENWOOD, P.S. 2006, our local’s members and their James Murray, Ward Neuenfeldt, Class of 2005: Michael Ferch, families walked in remembrance of Roger Perkins, Arnold Reis and Tom Brian Firanek, Brian Glisic, Matthew Opportunity Ahead Dr. King’s great contributions to the Woods. We thank Tom Van Heuklon Jesko, Todd Long, Matthew Rose- L.U. 557 (i,mt,rts&spa), SAGINAW, American civil rights and labor and Social Committee members Mike berry, Lawrence Sepanski, Jason Shei, MI—Our local is optimistic for a movements. Local 569 participants Parker, Doug Schulz and Jerry Neil Tillema. Residential 2005 Class: bright job outlook this summer, with proudly displayed a message board Schraufnagel for making this event Jason Howard and Michael Mattice. aging schools being updated and with one of Dr. King’s famous an annual success. VDV Class: Robert Hoyle some high-tech manufacturing plant quotes: “Injustice anywhere is a threat Safety training topics recom- Congratulations also to graduates expansion. to justice everywhere.” Our contin- mended by the committee this year of our Ivy Tech Degree Program. The Maybe our eloquent Gov. Jennifer gent received great support and will include safe use of testing equip- following people received an associ- ment. Five local members attended a ate’s of applied science degree. 2004 Local 557 train-the-trainer course in February. Graduates: Geoffrey Banic, Robert journeyman Instruction to the membership begins Cavanaugh, Dennis Matheny, Vincent inside wireman immediately. In 2005, 557 members Talerico, Wayne Cory Jr., George Elia, apprentice attended 2,711 hours of safety train- Clayton Redlin, Joshua Skalka and graduates. ing. Check your local newsletter to Christopher Torres. 2005 Graduates: Front row, sign up for a class. If we all work Douglas S. Babcock, Brian Busse, from left, Terry together, we can make 2006 another Brian Firanek, Jim Hawkins, Jason Jablonski, Marc safe work year. Howard, Eric Jackson, Todd Long, Johnson, Scott GREG BREAKER, B.M. Michael Mattice, William Mshar Jr., Kern and Justin Lawrence Sepanski, Jason Shei and Smith; at rear, Participation is Key Phil Watterson. Jim Ostrander, L.U. 595 (c,govt,i&st), DUBLIN, Local 531 congratulates recent high honors CA—Congratulations to 75 recently retirees: Danny Ohime, William Sny- student. turned out wiremen and installers of der, Chuck Edson, Louis Gorski, Local 595! Graduating apprentices, Joseph Roderick, John Trojanowski, Roger Parker and Marvin Busse. Best Granholm’s speech about education wishes, brothers. and technology has already reached WILLIAM MSHAR JR., P.S. mid-Michigan and will put many hands to work this year. Our gover- Certification Success nor’s ability to articulate the popula- L.U. 551 (c,i&st), SANTA ROSA, tion’s needs has relevance beyond CA—Congratulations to both fifth- state lines and should be embraced year apprenticeship classes that grad- nationally. Her skill compares favor- uated this year. We are happy you ably to that of national leaders, and have done well on the California with upcoming fall elections we have State Certification—that goes for all a great opportunity to elect a friendly of our Local 551 journeymen who Democratic Legislature in Michigan are certified. Remember to keep up so working families can start moving Local 569 members and their families participate in San Diego’s Martin the training so you don’t have to take ahead. A union buster who owns Luther King Jr. parade. the test again! Contact our Appren- Amway has treated workers poorly ticeship Dir. Bill Campbell about and shipped lots of work out. Why enthusiasm from the diverse crowd. family and friends celebrated at the journeyman upgrade classes. would he change and try something Local 569 is pleased to announces Castlewood Country Club in Pleasan- The Member Assistance Program else, as indicated by his expensive completion of our 75 kw photo- ton. Keynote speaker was Ninth Dis- (MAP) and the Drug-Free Workforce commercials? voltaic system, now serving our hall’s trict Int. Vice Pres. Michael S. program are established now; any Local 557 observed a moment of electrical needs. What better way to Mowrey. Special recognition to the questions or concerns should be silence for Al Hubert in February. prove that the IBEW is the leader in Outstanding Apprentices of each directed to the union office. We Our condolences to his family. this important technology, than by class: Gary Hesterberg, Alex hope these new programs will be a JOHN E. CLEMENS, P.S. installing this technology on our own Gregersen and Angela Waggener. benefit to Local 551 members and building? Combined with our Train- Continuing the cycle of training, their families. Photovoltaic Installation ing Center/Trust Office building’s 85 Local 595 welcomes many newly Summer is coming and that means L.U. 569 (i,mar,mt,rts&spa), SAN kw system, our photovoltaic system indentured apprentices. The local lots of work. It also means softball, DIEGO, CA—Staff members C.J. is now one of the largest in the looks forward to your participation in the summer picnic and fun in the Towner and Danny Machain deftly county. With pride and craftsman- building the union. Many important

22 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 Local 681 retirees were presented 50- year service pins. Among recipients were, (L-R): John Scott, Howard Young and Mac Lovelace. Local 595 hands at work on the new Bay Bridge. Wiremen confront “noth- ing square and nothing level” because of the design of the bridge and must perform some very artful conduit bending. Wind Turbine Project national requirements for signing and L.U. 681 (i,o&spa), WICHITA continuing status on the out-of-work state and city elections are coming with volunteer and other projects, it FALLS, TX—Congratulations to our list. up in June. Make sure you are regis- is time to be recognized. As a result recently retired bothers for their life- Continue to reach out to our com- tered to vote. California has a good of our awareness campaign, we have long commitment to the IBEW. They munities and let them know that chance of electing representatives successfully increased our share of were honored at our October 2005 union members are the backbone of who will truly represent working the prevailing work as well as the awards banquet and 50-year service this nation. people and their families. Getting residential market. pins were presented. These brothers DAVID A. SODERQUIST, P.S. involved will bring us all closer to PIERRE ST-CYR, P.S. had many stories to share about the our vision for the future. industry and the changes they have Pres. Skillas Retires Local 595 members anticipate a ‘Where Credit is Due’ encountered along their journey. L.U. 759 (u), FORT LAUDERDALE, big year in 2007 with the celebration L.U. 625 (ees,em,i,mar&mt), HALI- We thank all the traveling mem- FL—After nearly 20 years as our of our local’s 100 year anniversary. FAX, NS, CANADA—Congratulations bers coming in to work at the Calla- Local 795 president, George Skillas Folks who want to get involved with to recently certified journeyman wire- han Divide and Horse Hollow Wind retired March 31, 2006. He was first the planning, share pictures or stories men: Bros. Stephen Martin, Frank Farm projects in Abilene, TX. These elected president in 1987 and was re- should look for committee planning McMaster and David Lindsay. travelers helped make our first pro- elected president six times! We thank dates in our local newsletter. Special recognition goes to the ject worked under the National Wind George for his longtime service as MARTA SHULTZ, P.S. following members who contributed Turbine Agreement a great success, president and for his work on five in a big way to assist the IBEW’s and enabled the employer (Rosendin contract negotiations. His experience efforts to organize the electrical Electric) to secure the next two pro- and expertise will be missed. We industry: jects under this agreement. The abil- wish George well in his retirement. In the Germain Mechanical & ity to compete on these projects was As the 2006 hurricane season Electrical certification—Bros. Brad due to the dedicated members who approaches, we look back at the Battiste, Norm Cotter, Mike Francis, worked under this agreement and record 2005 hurricane season. On Adam Gardiner, David Joyce, Mark brought these projects in under bud- Oct. 24, 2005, Hurricane Wilma was 759’s first direct hit in over 40 years. St. Francis Xavier University Some 99 percent of our customers in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, were without service; this affected insists all construction work over 3.2 million customers. Over on its campus be done 12,000 poles and 6,300 transformers union. Pictured is the new had to be replaced. Over 1,000 miles campus residence Local 625 of wire had to be replaced and 235 members employed by substations were off-line. Bond & Coolen are com- Local 759 thanks the numerous pleting. Photo Tom Griffiths. utilities that assisted with the restora- Three views of Local 617’s union tion. With their help we were able to hall. Top, the front doors; bottom have 75 percent restored in eight left, interactive stations; and, right, Kinslow, Rick Slauenwhite and Mark get and on time. Thanks for a job days, 90 percent in 13 days and com- one of many displays. Stanford. Power Electrical Systems well done. plete restoration in only 18 days. certification—Bros. Chris Boyle, JUSTIN BOONE, A.B.M. In 2005 we had 14 hurricanes, Promoting Our Union seven of which were major. Let’s L.U. 617 (c,i,mo&st), SAN MATEO, Chris Graham, Mike King, Scott Legge, Joey Tobin, Arnold Maxwell, Projected Projects hope 2006 won’t be as active. CA—Local 617’s union hall was GLEN PLOCK, P.S. designed to demonstrate the long Dave Bellefontaine, Paul Kamper- L.U. 697 (i), GARY AND HAM- man, Stephen Martin and Lorin MOND, IN—For work related injuries history of our union’s rich contribu- Work Party tion to the community. Starting with Carter, and Sister Elizabeth Cum- it is imperative that supervision is L.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FL—In the exterior, the entrance of the mings. J.S. Murray Electrical certifi- made aware of any incident that may January we had a work party at the building looks like our charter, with cation—Bros. John Cameron and require treatment immediately. Fail- local union hall. We had a small the names of great electrical pioneers Jacob MacDowell. Some names were ure to report accidents or injuries can turnout with big results. A new ser- and inventors appearing on each side omitted intentionally for confidential- result in lost benefits and large bills vice panel was put in to feed the out- column. The words “International ity purposes. to the employee. Also, be aware that door cooking facility. We also did Brotherhood of Electrical Workers” Special thanks to all these mem- if you are injured on the job and you some cleanup in the general mem- are etched into the large entrance bers, who took the necessary risks to have treatment that may be delayed, bership hall. A big thank-you to all glass doors. further the IBEW’s goals to increase as in the case of an eye injury where who helped. A first-class electrical history our market share. Remember the first cataracts will form one to three years Work has slowed since the begin- museum is located in the main object of the IBEW: “To Organize All later, you must file a demand for ning of the year. With the phosphate lobby. Exciting displays with interac- Workers in the Entire Electrical extension on time with the workman mining facilities cutting backing the tive stations, “Jacob’s ladder” and Industry.” compensation carrier. month of February, contractors had to others lights and sparks are of inter- There are 4,200 certified jour- The work picture remains tenta- put a hold on expected hiring on pro- est to visiting schoolchildren and all neypersons and registered appren- tive with the possibility of some pro- jects such as the new washer in Fort visitors young and old. tices in Nova Scotia. We have a long jects being delayed. BP Amoco, the Lonesome. The condo project in Pal- These installations are designed to way to go before the IBEW repre- Gary Regional Airport, the Regional metto being built with union pension advertise and promote our union. We sents all electrical workers in the Transportation Authority and the funds has been building up slowly as at Local 617 have decided to make Province of Nova Scotia. Together development they will bring are great well. Travelers planning on heading our positive presence in the commu- with our sister Local 1852 in Sydney, possibilities waiting on the actual this way should call the office first. nity felt. Given that Local 617 union we will continue our efforts to dollars and contracts that will make A reminder to members: Stay members have for nearly 100 years achieve that goal. this a reality. informed on upcoming elections. helped to build the San Mateo area TOM GRIFFITHS, P.S. Local 697 has instituted the Inter- Unions are losing ground under the

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 23 After five months of negotiations, the Local 1245 Bargaining Committee at Sierra Pacific Power continued to resist concessionary bargaining propos- als from the company.

and Sierra Pacific Power remained far along the way and made many Local 915 work party crew. From left, standing, Bruce Barrow, David apart after five months of contract friends. She says she would do it Rainey, Doug Smolt, Bill Dever, Randall King and Russ Hammer; kneeling, negotiations, during which the utility again and has no plans to quit any- Clyde Tucker, Kress Rodriguez, Michael Dearden and Tim Sandifer. Not pic- hired a notorious anti-labor consult- time soon. tured, Theresa King. ing firm to help recruit replacement Bro. John Genga retired Feb. 1, workers. Despite the fact that 2006. John started with Delmarva current presidential administration. In appointed Int. Rep. Danny Johnson employees exceeded performance Power as a janitor in 1966. He was mid-term elections, we need to vote in attendance. The E-Board is updat- goals established by the company, awarded an engineer’s helper job in for changes in the U.S. House and ing Local 1055 bylaws, as is required management has pressed relentlessly 1967, before advancing to engineer- Senate, at the state and local level, by the I.O. If you have suggestions, to reduce medical benefits for current ing fieldman in 1969. John held that and also our state governor’s office. contact your local E-board member. and future retirees. The company has position, while working out of sev- We can build momentum now for We are dealing with ARCOS issues also sought to roll back long-estab- eral locations, for the remainder of 2008 elections. and the company’s implementation, lished work rules and to contract out his career. John served on the Local THERESA KING, P.S. without negotiation, of its “Call-Out bargaining unit jobs. 1307 E-Board and also served as Response Guidelines.” The company Elsewhere in Nevada, members at local union vice president and on Protecting Our Members refused to discuss these issues with Mt. Wheeler ratified a new agree- numerous union committees. As a L.U. 1049 (lctt,o&u), LONG the union at the negotiating table. We ment with Mt. Wheeler Power. In retiree he plans to remain active with ISLAND, NY—Our largest employer, are following our processes to correct California, members in the genera- the local. Best wishes for a happy Keyspan, recently announced it was this grievous unfair labor practice. tion bargaining unit at Northern Cali- retirement, John. being purchased by National Grid. The local is seeking someone to fornia Power Agency ratified a new EDWARD D. SPARKS, F.S. This is not 1049’s first transition to a handle the press secretary position. agreement. Both agreements feature new employer. As of this writing The press secretary will report to wage increases. there are questions that have yet to Pres. David Gaines and provide draft At Pacific Gas & Electric, the local be answered (i.e., the M.S.A. and the articles for review. initiated a campaign to organize over P.S.A.). In the short term our benefits We thank Bro. Ozzy Resto for a 3,500 employees eligible to be in the and wages are protected by our col- great job on our Web site. Visit union. Local 1245 hired two new busi- lective bargaining agreement. We www.ibew1055.org for union also have successor language that updates, and utilize the comment ness representatives: Bob Dean, who recognizes 1049 as the sole bargain- form to relay important issues to will represent members in the Bak- ing representative. Just as in the past, your officers. ersfield area, and Pat Waite, who will 1049 will be involved in every step ROBERT A. FARROLL, B.M. represent members in Nevada. of this transaction. We will become Local 1245 retirees are mobilizing active interveners in all aspects of the Union Meeting Change in response to growing health care approval process. And we will con- L.U. 1105 (i), NEWARK, OH—For costs. Plans are under way to launch tinue to protect and enhance the many years our union meetings were a new Merced chapter of the Local interests of our members. held the first Friday of every month. 1245 Retirees Club, which would In our Outside branch, work has At our February 2006 union meeting, bring the total number of chapters to been slowing for all of our craft divi- a motion was made to change the five, up from two a year ago. Local 1501 Bus. Mgr./Pres. Dion sions. We have been successful in meeting night to the first Wednesday ERIC WOLFE, P.S. Guthrie addresses the membership getting work for members who wish of each month. After notification to at a meeting on newly acquired to and are eligible to travel. the membership of the proposed technology contracts with AmTote On behalf of a consumer who change, a vote was taken at the International Inc. wishes to remain anonymous, ever- March 2006 union meeting, where lasting gratitude to Bros. Jim Magdi- the motion was approved. Therefore, AmTote Agreement son and Joe Mula. While on electric starting with the April 2006 meeting, L.U. 1501 (ees,em,mo,pet,rts&t), restoration after a snowstorm, Bros. our meetings will now be held the BALTIMORE, MD—AmTote Interna- Magdison and Mula noticed a pair of first Wednesday of each month. The tional Inc., represented by our local, boots sticking out of the snow. They time and place of the meetings will has entered into long-term agreement found a man unconscious, adminis- remain the same. with Charlson Broadcast Technolo- tered CPR and called 911. They are Negotiations are underway for our gies (CBT) and BLB Inc./Wembley credited with keeping this man alive Inside agreement with the employ- USA to provide the gateway neces- until the ambulance arrived. ers. Negotiations have been difficult sary to commingle wagers from THOMAS J. DOWLING, R.S. at best, given the current economic simulcasting outlets, and BLB will and political environment our area is provide content rights to U.S. horse Negotiations Completed facing. However, the negotiating and greyhound racing. In South L.U. 1055 (u), PENSACOLA, FL— committee is doing a great job with Local 1307 Sister Catherine Snow America, CBT secured exclusive Contract negotiations are completed what they have to work with. receives 50-year plaque presented agreements with racetracks in and a well-deserved “good job” goes It is with great sadness that I by Pres. Mike Dennis. Venezuela and Brazil and began out to the Negotiating Committee. The announce the passing of John Komi- simulcast wagering in partnership committee especially thanks Fifth Dis- nar on Jan. 2, 2006. Bro. Kominar was 50-Year Award with Carnegie Cooke Co. Inc. at trict Int. Reps. Fielding Gurley and 83. He was a 58-year IBEW member L.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MD— Campos racetrack and its off-track Brian Thompson for their guidance. and will be sadly missed. Our Sister Catherine Snow was honored betting network in Brazil. AmTote Many issues were addressed at the thoughts and prayers go out to his at a recent union meeting for a and its partners will provide horse- negotiating table. Hopefully each family. remarkable 50-year milestone. She players in these countries the oppor- member who submitted a proposal BILL HAMILTON, B.M./F.S. began work as a full-time employee tunity to wager on international heard back from the committee. If not, at Choptank Electric Cooperative in horse and greyhound racing with contact your committee representative. Mobilizing Denton, MD, on Jan. 1, 1956, and unlimited wagering. Foreign curren- At a recent E-Board meeting, the L.U. 1245 (catv,em,govt,lctt,o,pet, she is still going strong. Catherine cies wagered will be converted into local was pleased to have newly t&u), VACAVILLE, CA—Local 1245 says she has seen a lot of changes U.S. dollars.

24 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 tacted their Kentucky legislators to oppose “right-to-work” legislation and repeal of our prevailing wage law. Our members again helped defeat these proposed attacks on workers. Bus. Mgr. Gary Osborne and Asst. Mike Roby worked tirelessly keeping the membership informed. Bro. Terry Stearsman was appointed to the Executive Board to Anchorage Local 1547 volunteers installed ski trail lighting for 2006 Arctic fill the position vacated by Bro. Kenny Winter Games. Front row, (L-R): Bobby Taylor, Dean Glick, Pete Leov, Rafferty. Good luck, Terry, in your Jeremiah Holbrook and Tom Oslund. Back row: Daniel Lynch, Bill Forbes, new position. The Examining Board Local 1505 sister Beth Colborne, a Grant Marsh, Jeff Leete, Nathan Smith and Leigh Tacey. Not pictured: Tom gave the journeyman wireman exam 50-year IBEW member, celebrates McGhan, Tom Dougherty, Brandon Nichols and Gabe Alburto. to Scott Troutman, Dennis Wilkerson with Jay Leno, who paid a visit to and Doug Fultz. Chmn. Larry Boswell the Andover plant. section of the Tsalteshi Cross Country Promises, promises—future work reports all passed. Congratulations, Ski trails, in preparation for the 2006 looks good. For all of you out of brothers. CBT has been an innovator in the Arctic Winter Games held March 5- work, I know you tire of hearing Reminder: The JATC will offer con- racing industry, creating patented 11. The Arctic Winter Games is the “work is just around the corner.” tinuing education, passport and OSHA technologies and software products. northern circumpolar region’s pre- There is no news to report on the big 10 classes throughout the year. Con- BLB Inc. comprises three of the mier multi-sport and cultural event projects at SRP, just promises. Plant tact the local union office for time and world’s most accomplished leisure for youth. Vogtle is still a way off also. The and gaming operators, including dates. Transitions: The past few months news is, they will work one reactor Kerzner Int. Ltd., Starwood Capital We mourn the passing of retired have been a time of transition for at a time and it is expected to start Group and Waterford Group. These member Bill Rowland. Bro. Rowland Local 1547. Sixty-year member and work sometime between 2007 and companies partnered in developing was a past president and was well- Anchorage resident Carl E. Jenkins, 2009. Local contractors are holding the Mohegan Sun casino. Local 1501 known throughout the country. May 99, died Dec. 31, 2005, at the Anchor- their own against some tough com- Bus. Mgr./Pres. Dion Guthrie states he rest in peace. age Pioneer Home. Bro. Jenkins was petition from the nonunion sector. this agreement should provide job TIM BLANDFORD, PRES. born July 25, 1906, in Mellon, WI, and Support your local: Attend union stability for our members at AmTote, moved to Anchorage in 1945. meetings held the third Monday of a Maryland-based company that Union Spirit Strong Journeyman lineman Bruce each month. L.U. 1739 (i&o), BARRIE, ON, implemented its first “totalisator” sys- McDaniels retired after 31 years work- Local elections are in June; nomi- CANADA—IBEW Local 1739 thanks tem in 1933 and continues providing ing for Nome Joint Utilities in Nome. nations in May. all the brothers and sisters from unparalleled service to its customers. Bruce was instrumental in encourag- JOHNNY HUTCHESON IBEW Locals 894, 353, 1687 and 804 THOMAS J. ROSTKOWSKI, P.S. ing local residents to apply for the A.B.M./ORG. who have travelled to help build the Sister Colborne Honored IBEW/NECA Line Apprenticeship. L.U. 1505 (em), WALTHAM, MA— LARRY BELL, B.M. Members man Local 1505 proudly salutes Sister Col- the barbecue pits borne for her 50-plus years of service at Local 1701’s in the IBEW. Her tenure as an IBEW picnic held member began in 1955. At the time, September 2005 Beth lived in Newton, MA, with her at Golf Land in husband and a teenage daughter. Owensboro, KY. Beth wanted to provide a few of “the From left, Bruce extra things in life” for her daughter Laney, Tim West, but couldn’t afford it until she saw an Nathan Rhodes employment ad at the Raytheon and Byron Hunt. Company for a 5 to 11 pm “mothers shift.” The job requirements were nimble fingers and good eyesight. Workers’ Victory new Bank of Montreal data facility Beth was blessed with both and was L.U. 1701 (ctv,ees,i,o&u), OWENS- here in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Pic- hired. BORO, KY—Work in the jurisdiction tured in the accompanying photo are Sister Colborne believes her years has slowed, but we do have some some of the members working on working in a union shop have been work coming. Dynalectric landed the afternoon shift. The electrical very fruitful for her and her family. some commercial projects, and contractor is Guild Electric and the She began work at Raytheon’s P.P.M.I. has the Henderson Hospital job is being managed by PCL Con- Waltham plant and remained there Local 1579 charter member Lonnie and should be hiring soon. Three new tractors. As of this writing, there are until it closed. Beth currently works Barton died Feb. 21, 2006. contractors signed letters of assent— about 170 electricians on site. Thanks at the Andover plant. She stood with McCormic Electric, Alva Electric and go out to Bro. Frank Kastle, after- her brothers and sisters through two Tribute to a Founder His Electric. Welcome aboard and we noon shift steward, who submitted strikes. During her years of service as L.U. 1579 (i&o), AUGUSTA, GA— look forward to working with you. information for this article. an assembler, she has worked on Local 1579’s charter is dated Feb. 1, Thanks to all members who con- BILL CARSON SR., P.S. many programs vital to our national 1948. Twenty-five wiremen signed security including the Navy Polaris, our first charter with a membership IBEW members on the afternoon shift at Local l739’s Bank of Montreal 16 Apollo modules that went to the of 36. project. IBEW travelers from Locals 894, 353, 1687 and 804 have helped moon and Patriot missiles. We con- Bro. Lonnie E. Barton, the last sur- work on the project. gratulate our sister on her milestone viving charter member, entered into and commend her for dedication to rest Feb. 21, 2006, at age 83. We pay our union. special tribute in his honor. Our local BETTY LAPOINTE, P.S. suffered through tough times in the early days. But with the organizing Arctic Ski Trails Volunteers efforts of our first business manager, L.U. 1547 (c,em,i,o,t&u), Guy T. Solomon, and members like ANCHORAGE, AK—Several IBEW Bro. Lonnie Barton performing the Local 1547 members performed hun- work, our local union prospered and dreds of hours of volunteer labor grew. We owe special thanks to Bro. installing lighting on a 5-kilometer Barton and our early founders.

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 25 RETIREES

Local 1 retired dent in 1993. We extend condolences mas baskets and $50 gift certificates electrical to his wife, Terri, and family. Bro. provided by the local. Again, true workers Franco will long be remembered. brotherhood! volunteered In February officers were elected. PAT COLUCCI, P.S. their labor for They are: Pres. Louis Masters Jr., Sec. the Heroes Lyle Freeburg and Treas. Ed Bayer. Florida Golfing Trip Memorial pro- Appointed were: Museum Curator RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 103, ject in Fenton Chris Bayer and Press Sec. Walt Zyla. BOSTON, MA—Harsh winters cause City Park, St. WALT ZYLA, P.S. the Boston Retirees Club to shut Louis County, down through the winter months. MO. Spirit of Brotherhood Quite a number of retirees go south RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 99, to enjoy warmer temperatures. PROVIDENCE, RI—We all enjoyed a A few hardy members of the Our club meetings are well Memorial Volunteers very nice December 2005 luncheon Retirees golf club have attempted to attended. All new retirees are wel- RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 1, ST. at the Café Nuovo in Providence. play golf in temperatures below come to join our meetings, held the LOUIS, MO—We had a good atten- Among offers present were: Bus. freezing, when it is difficult just to second Tuesday of each month at the dance for our first Retirees Club Mgr. Allen Durand, Int. Rep. Richard insert a tee in permafrost. The offi- union headquarters at 200 Blooming- meeting of the new year. We always Panagrossi, Pres. John Shalvey, Asst. cers got together this year and dale Rd, White Plains, NY. For infor- welcome more retired members to Bus. Mgr. Ronald Leddy and Training planned a sojourn to Florida for a mation call (914) 948-3800. attend our meetings. It’s an enjoyable Dir. James Jackson. week of golf in the Orlando area. We VINCENT PANZARINO, P.S. day with current information and At the luncheon we honored played at three different courses in concerns being addressed. Local 1 brothers who have attained 50 or five days. We stayed in a gated com- Bus. Mgr./IEC Fifth District member more years as IBEW members: munity with all the amenities. The Stephen Schoemehl gives us an Michael Carty, Richard Irace and cost was about $1,000 including air- update on current events, legislation and retirees concerns. In December we enjoyed the Christmas party the Ladies Auxiliary has every year. They do a wonderful job supporting the members and retirees. The Heroes Memorial ground breaking in Fenton City Park on Sept. 11 paid tribute to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacri- fice. Local 1 retired electrical workers Local 22 Retirees Club longtime donated approximately 240 hours of Pres. Frank Franco passed away in work on this beautiful memorial. November 2005. RICH KING, V.P. Frank Franco Mourned Local 99 Bus. Mgr. Allen P. Durand (second from left) and Int. Rep. Richard Spring Outings RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 22, J. Panagrossi (second from right) present service awards to Retirees Club RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 3, NEW OMAHA, NE—On Nov. 30, 2005, the members Michael Carty (left), Richard Irace (center) and Kenneth Mathieu. YORK, NY, WESTCHESTER/PUTNAM club suffered a tragic loss when long- CHAPTER—Our annual Christmas/ time Pres. Frank Franco lost his fight Kenneth Mathieu. We sent pins to fare. Everyone reported they would Chanukah luncheon Dec. 13, 2005, at with cancer. As we look around our Fred Elsen, David Kelman and do it again next year in a heartbeat. the Lake Isle Country Club was a meeting room, we are reminded of William LePore, Jr. George Mollo will Not a single complaint. huge success. More than 100 mem- the many accomplishments Frank left receive a 60-year pin. On our return, we were in time bers and guests attended. Great food, as a legacy to the club. New members in attendance were for our St. Patrick’s Day dinner, great music. Thanks to Chmn. Jim We see the “Photo Wall” with pic- welcomed, and Bus. Mgr. Durand was where we shared our experiences O’Donnell and his wife, Jane, for tures of past Local 22 presidents and applauded for his dedication to with the retirees returning north. again hosting this wonderful affair. yearly pin recipients; we see and use retirees. Pres. Shalvey thanked club Staying together in Brotherhood. We enjoyed a luncheon at Silvio’s the kitchen he developed and helped officers Sam Bedrosian, Bob Pierce, TONY CALVINO, PRES. Restaurant in Yonkers on March 26. build, and the Electrical Museum of John Ostrander and Joe McCarthy for LEO MONAHAN, P.S. Our upcoming events include: the the Past. With Frank’s leadership, all their service. annual golf outing at Beekman Coun- members donated funds so he could Bros. Lucien Hubert and Robert A Great Year try Club on May 15, and the annual carry out his dreams to make this Dunne, who live in Florida, traveled RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 105, fishing trip out of Glen Island, New club an inviting place to meet. nearly 60 miles to deliver a plant as a HAMILTON, ON, CANADA—Our Rochelle on June 15. On the agenda Bro. Franco was a brother electri- belated memorial to the family of our Seniors Club enjoyed a most success- for April 25 is an Italian Festival at cian first, a friend and fellow retiree. late Bro. Stephen Ide, who was a 65- ful year for 2005 and this year is off Mount Haven Resort, PA. Our “snow Born in 1926, he was initiated into year member. This was a spirit of to a good start. 1 birds” will be returning for these fun- the IBEW in 1957. He retired in 1988 true brotherhood on their part. Our 2 /2 hour boat cruise to Mid- filled events. and was elected Retirees Club presi- We visited our housebound broth- land, Ontario, and the Casino Rama ers and presented them with Christ- trip was a great day. Euchre, played Officers Boston attend the Local 3, Local 103 Westchester/ retirees prepare Putnam Chapter, to tee off Retirees Club at a golf course in holiday lun- cheon held Orlando, December FL. 2005.

26 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 Officers Chosen RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 756, DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Greetings! As of our October 2005 meeting, we have new officers: Pres. Jimmy War- ren, Vice Pres. Bob Iler, Treas. Fred Local 105 Seniors Club members and spouses enjoy an excursion to Due and Rec. Sec. Hank Lammers. Niagara Falls, Canada: from left, Maria Koppensteiner, Gary Turner, Trudy Only 24 people attended our Jan- Turner, Betty Ritchie and Fred Koppensteiner. uary meeting and covered-dish lun- cheon. We sure would like to see every Monday, fills 10-14 tables of A big thanks once again to fellow more of our retired members join us. players. Bowling attendance has IBEW locals and the International We also extend an invitation to any greatly improved. The seniors’ Office for the Katrina disaster fund. visiting brothers and sisters from monthly dinner meeting has been BUDDY CARVER, P.S. other locals. seeing 80-90 members in attendance. If anyone has information of sick Our three-day trip to Niagara Falls, Keep the Union Strong At the Local 654 Retirees lun- or disabled members, please give us Ontario, last November revitalized all RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 257, JEF- cheon: Bro. Ed Martin (standing) a call so that we can remember them seniors present. And we must not FERSON CITY, MO—Last winter tells Bros. Andy Anderson and Bob in prayer. Bros. Frank Fusco and forget our 2005 Christmas dinner- brought some bad luck to the Mattote about his trip to Alaska. George Chevreuil are on our list and dance. What a great time our senior Retirees Club as well as nonmem- we hope you will remember them, as members and their spouses had. bers. We mourn the loss of Bro. Paul Retirees Luncheon well. Thanks go to many for this suc- P. Polly. Paul was a past president of RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 654, We held a “pot luck” covered dish cess: our Board of Directors, all our Local 257 and served faithfully on CHESTER, PA—The retirees luncheon luncheon meeting Feb. 9. seniors and their spouses. They several benefit trustee committees. held Dec. 14, 2005, at the union hall We hope to see more of you join helped make this all happen, but our He was the father of Ken P. Polly, saw some 80 retirees and guests in us for meetings. greatest thanks must go to Local 105 who recently completed two terms as attendance. As before, I passed HENRY LAMMERS, R.S. Bus. Mgr. John Grimshaw and all president of Local 257. around a notebook and asked atten- Local 105 members, who show con- Corine Linsenbardt, a faithful club dees to write about retirement, the Join the ‘Vagabonds’ stant support for the Senior’s Club. member and wife of Rupert Linsen- local union, what they are doing, etc. RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 970, We at the Senior’s Club thank you all. bardt, passed on Dec 26 and is sadly A sample of the responses follows: KELSO-LONGVIEW, WA—The “Vaga- JOE CAMPANELLI, P.S. missed. Ron Scheuler, a retired Local “Good time, and great to see every- bonds,” as we call ourselves, held a 257 wireman, also passed in Decem- one. Food was good. Enjoyed the fel- monthly luncheon-meeting Feb. 14 at Club’s 35th Anniversary ber. Ron was a good union member, lowship.”—Bill Shaw. (At this writing the Monticello Hotel. RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 130, NEW a devoted husband, father, grandfa- Bill is recuperating from hip surgery.) It was noted that Bro. Jan Kerby ORLEANS, LA—On June 15, 2006, our ther and Christian. “Really nice function, great to see was working with a committee from Retirees Club will celebrate its 35th Some better news: Dan Melloway the guys and catch up.”—Phil Klein, the Central Labor Council and local anniversary. Also at this function, three has a new knee and is doing well. recently retired. television station KLTV to make the Retirees Club brothers will be awarded Don Douglas reports improved “Great to see the old-timers get- community more aware of unionism IBEW watches for 60 years of service health. Theresa Lang is recovering ting together. God bless all.”—Chuck and organized labor. in Local 130. They are: Ronald Clark, well after surgery and a broken arm. Simmons. All retirees of Local 970 automati- Alfred Deubler and Walter Gray. The Chris Binggeli is back to meetings “These functions are wonderful! cally become Retirees Club members celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. in and looking good. Dale Palmer looks It’s so good to see all my buddies for as soon as they retire. the Alexander Room. Food and well after some health problems. these happy occasions. You get We invite all local union brothers, refreshments will be served and mem- Paul Gallatin reports he is in good younger looking each year.…”—Joe sisters and spouses, as well as any bers may invite one guest each. health and doing great. John Baxter Filippone. IBEW travelers in our area, to visit us We currently have 110 dues paying is doing well after surgery. My sentiments exactly, Joe. The on the second Tuesday of each members, even after Hurricane Kat- Join our Local 257 Retirees Club— retirees wish to thank the local union month at noon at our local landmark, rina. The hurricane left many mem- contact Gary Fischer at (573) 782- membership for these retiree lun- The Monticello Hotel, for lunch and bers scattered across the country. 3617. Keep the union strong! cheons. camaraderie. We congratulate Carol Ordes on GARY FISCHER, P.S. T. FRANCIS “JEEP” HANLEY, P.S. ART HUNTINGTON, P.S. her retirement from the Local 130 office staff. She served nine years as Officers Elected a secretary for Bus. Mgr. Robert RETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 291, BOISE, ID—The Feb. 9 Retirees

“Tiger” Hammond and welcomes Brothers and Sisters, we want you to have your JOURNAL! When you have a change of address, please let us know. Be sure A Jenny Reams, who filled the position meeting was held at 1 p.m. at the 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 she vacated. Golden Corral in Nampa. keeping our records straight. If you have changed local unions, we must have numbers of both. U.S. members— D We are saddened to report the Following are the January election mail this form to IBEW, Address Change Department, 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. Canadian passing of: Bros. Jules Casanova, results: Pres. Stan Brassfield, Vice members—mail this form to IBEW First District, 1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2N5. D Pres. Don Harness, Sec. Lynn Brass-

Heno Daigre, Peter Duvernet, Gerald All members—you can change your address on line at www.ibew.org R Eiermann, Fred Gallaty, Theodore field and Rec. Sec. Denise Ivory.

Executive Board: Warren “Bucky” ______E Hageni, Patrick Howley, Harold Lar- NAME son, Robert Rushing and Earl Suhre. Buchanan, Herb Endicott, Hal Fisher, ______S May they rest in peace. Irene McMillin and Dale Hancock. NEW ADDRESS

Our club is saddened to report the ______S passing of Lloyd Williams. Bro. CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE Local 130 retired Bro. Edward Williams had recently been elected to Fenasci passed away at age 100. PRESENT LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______continue his longstanding role as C recording secretary and Executive CARD NUMBER ______Board member. He was a 58-year (If unknown, check with Local Union) H

IBEW member and a past president A CURRENTLY ON PENSION ❏ Soc. Sec. No. ______of the Retirees Club. He also served

as the area supervisor of the Bureau ______N of Apprenticeship and Training. His OLD ADDRESS (Please affix mailing label from magazine) commitment to the IBEW, his vitality ______G and humor are greatly missed. CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE E Our March 9 Retirees meeting was FORMER LOCAL UNION NUMBER ______

held at 1 p.m. at the Lotus Garden in ? Meridian. Don’t forget to register to vote at your new address! LYNN BRASSFIELD, SEC.

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 27 INMEMORIAM

PBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in May 2006

Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount 1 Bryan, G. J. 3,000.00 9 Campbell, J. J. 3,000.00 51 Wallen, J. R. 5,568.22 110 Larson, R. T. 2,953.99 1 Gradle, K. A. 3,000.00 9 Griffin, D. J. 3,000.00 53 Bolding, E. T. 2,891.18 110 Scherer, J. R. 2,947.19 1 Kempf, E. H. 3,000.00 9 Hammer, F. 3,000.00 55 Thomas, D. W. 3,000.00 110 Vandeventer, E. E. 3,000.00 1 Kopp, B. C. 3,000.00 9 Hlady, S. F. 2,950.39 58 Brough, R. E. 3,000.00 111 Brown, C. J. 2,912.00 1 Moeller, R. J. 6,250.00 9 Nielsen, B. M. 3,000.00 58 Clay, W. A. 3,125.00 112 Meyers, G. D. 12,500.00 1 Murariu, V. C. 3,000.00 9 Peppard, G. E. 3,000.00 58 Diana, N. R. 6,250.00 113 Glesener, N. P. 2,984.16 1 Niehaus, R. A. 3,000.00 9 Rossow, F. P. 3,000.00 58 Holland, L. K. 6,250.00 121 Corcoran, L. L. 3,000.00 1 Price, J. G. 3,000.00 9 Stich, V. E. 3,000.00 58 Holliday, A. 6,250.00 124 Coburn, E. T. 3,000.00 1 Schneider, R. K. 5,179.00 9 White, R. P. 6,250.00 58 Hukill, R. D. 3,000.00 124 Cox, J. W. 3,000.00 1 Siebel, A. F. 3,000.00 9 Widick, J. M. 3,000.00 58 Lezotte, R. J. 3,000.00 124 Gordon, K. E. 3,000.00 1 Smith, M. D. 6,250.00 11 Backe, L. E. 3,000.00 58 Ostrow, F. E. 2,814.00 124 Stanfield, G. G. 2,814.00 1 Stout, V. L. 3,000.00 11 Berry, J. A. 3,100.00 58 Solovey, W. 2,940.79 124 Stevenson, E. 2,775.00 1 Worley, T. M. 1,500.00 11 Brio, R. J. 2,954.00 58 Zahm, C. T. 2,937.58 125 Dorsey, H. A. 3,000.00 2 Schwartze, V. L. 3,000.00 11 Clark, D. 2,937.59 58 Zapoli, W. 3,000.00 125 Foltz, T. M. 6,250.00 3 Bandini, A. 3,000.00 11 Drew, D. S. 3,632.98 60 Besier, R. R. 3,091.04 125 Gill, F. K. 2,912.00 3 Belarge, N. 2,972.19 11 Evans, H. G. 2,975.64 60 Knibbe, R. L. 3,000.00 125 Linn, J. P. 2,925.58 3 Bremer, L. 3,000.00 11 Gomez, W. 3,000.00 60 Stewart, C. H. 3,000.00 125 Newell, G. W. 3,000.00 3 Callaghan, J. M. 3,000.00 11 Gray, E. T. 2,752.00 66 Bartkowiak, H. F. 3,000.00 125 Osborne, C. E. 3,000.00 3 Cea, W. D. 3,000.00 11 Jeffries, J. J. 1,332.00 66 Childers, E. W. 3,000.00 125 Stevens, J. J. 3,000.00 3 Citto, R. 3,000.00 11 Lippincott, D. S. 2,858.12 66 Hood, J. W. 3,000.00 125 Stupfel, E. J. 962.66 3 Djurkovic, Z. 6,250.00 11 Mercado, D. 1,000.00 66 Peschon, W. R. 3,000.00 125 Taylor, W. N. 2,948.79 3 Domagala, S. J. 3,000.00 11 Reynolds, H. A. 3,000.00 66 Vandendries, F. R. 2,940.00 126 Bojarcheck, J. F. 3,000.00 3 Fusco, A. 6,250.00 11 Rickabaugh, W. E. 2,937.58 68 Livingston, M. G. 3,000.00 126 Criswell, R. C. 3,000.00 3 Geritano, F. E. 4,334.80 11 Sees, W. E. 2,911.41 68 Martinez, G. A. 1,000.00 126 Faingnaert, J. C. 3,000.00 3 Giancotti, M. 4,166.67 11 Spittler, R. A. 2,942.00 68 Thomas, L. J. 6,250.00 126 Herb, C. M. 2,940.79 3 Graf, H. J. 3,000.00 11 Treder, W. A. 2,824.00 71 Bibb, R. F. 2,083.34 126 Mansfield, C. 3,000.00 3 Grossman, J. 3,000.00 12 Smith, G. K. 3,000.00 76 Celmer, M. H. 2,934.00 126 Williamson, R. E. 3,000.00 3 Hogan, R. 2,966.94 13 Edwards, D. L. 2,864.76 77 Huguenin, J. E. 6,250.00 130 Casanova, J. B. 3,000.00 3 Kelly, E. R. 2,000.00 13 Short, J. E. 2,856.00 77 Johnson, W. R. 3,000.00 130 Lagarde, M. E. 6,250.00 3 Lerner, H. 2,935.86 18 Boyce, H. W. 3,000.00 77 Jones, L. J. 2,940.00 134 Clemons, B. E. 2,945.19 3 Lintz, R. E. 2,932.78 18 Stevens, D. L. 3,000.00 77 Kottkey, F. 3,000.00 134 Czarny, E. V. 6,250.00 3 Lopez, E. 3,125.00 18 Wild, R. P. 3,000.00 77 Webb, R. H. 3,000.00 134 Davis, D. B. 1,500.00 3 Mayzik, J. J. 1,990.00 20 Allen, L. W. 3,000.00 77 White, B. W. 2,937.50 134 Eirich, V. H. 3,000.00 3 Mazza, E. 3,000.00 20 Brown, C. J. 3,000.00 80 Sheppard, E. 3,000.00 134 Elliott, R. G. 3,000.00 3 Mazzarella, G. A. 3,000.00 20 Miller, J. C. 3,000.00 84 Burke, H. E. 2,950.39 134 Indovina, M. J. 3,796.57 3 Oser, H. 3,000.00 24 Bush, A. T. 6,250.00 84 Shirley, G. H. 3,000.00 134 Kane, D. J. 3,091.18 3 Pace, J. L. 3,000.00 24 Hadley, F. R. 3,000.00 86 Blair, R. L. 2,083.33 134 Koziarz, J. J. 3,000.00 3 Santa Maria, M. V. 3,000.00 25 Hautsch, R. F. 3,000.00 86 Brown, V. M. 3,000.00 134 Labarbera, J. 3,000.00 3 Schukin, H. 3,020.25 25 Kurka, C. 6,250.00 86 Rodwell, R. J. 3,000.00 134 Lukes, R. 3,000.00 3 Sciara, L. L. 3,000.00 25 Sapienza, D. J. 3,125.00 96 Connor, W. A. 3,000.00 134 McLaughlin, R. P. 3,000.00 3 Slater, W. 3,000.00 25 Warren, G. E. 3,000.00 96 Doherty, M. T. 3,000.00 134 Mostaccio, F. 3,000.00 3 Smolik, E. S. 3,000.00 26 Dean, J. A. 5,178.54 96 Provo, D. W. 3,000.00 134 O’Brien, R. A. 3,000.00 3 Squitieri, L. M. 3,000.00 26 Lang, O. S. 2,936.00 98 Brandhof, R. G. 2,928.00 134 Olsen, H. A. 3,000.00 3 Troy, J. P. 3,000.00 26 Martz, G. A. 2,800.00 98 Howe, E. J. 6,250.00 134 Packer, J. 3,000.00 3 Versace, A. 3,000.00 26 Owens, K. E. 4,830.01 98 Stade, H. R. 1,000.00 134 Rankin, G. F. 2,934.00 3 Weill, H. 3,000.00 26 Price, D. E. 3,000.00 99 Beaulieu, J. L. 3,000.00 134 Rembowicz, J. H. 3,000.00 3 Yellin, S. 3,000.00 32 Miller, J. D. 3,000.00 99 Smith, V. J. 3,000.00 134 Schrandt, W. C. 2,960.46 4 Knapp, R. A. 3,000.00 34 Schuely, R. A. 6,250.00 100 Monahan, M. M. 6,250.00 134 Vitello, S. A. 2,968.08 4 Rustemeyer, G. L. 3,000.00 38 Dark, G. 2,937.59 100 Roberts, T. O. 3,000.00 134 Vodrazka, V. F. 3,000.00 6 Allen, E. 3,000.00 38 Odonnell, C. L. 3,000.00 102 Darr, T. G. 3,000.00 134 Witte, H. F. 2,840.00 6 Chaloux, R. J. 2,983.87 40 Traval, F. W. 3,000.00 102 Roark, P. D. 3,000.00 134 Youell, R. A. 3,000.00 6 Frost, J. D. 3,000.00 42 Danylow, P. H. 3,000.00 102 Saraco, M. 3,000.00 136 Booth, W. G. 2,932.78 6 McAndrew, J. F. 3,000.00 43 Dodge, D. H. 2,960.88 102 Stys, R. C. 2,880.00 136 Butts, M. B. 6,250.00 6 Nordstrom, C. E. 2,948.00 43 Stenson, J. W. 2,854.36 103 Kennedy, A. J. 3,000.00 136 Fuller, R. V. 1,000.00 6 Salomaa, E. 2,954.37 45 Norton, P. L. 3,000.00 103 Kulakowski, V. R. 3,000.00 136 Harris, C. H. 6,250.00 7 Hinckley, N. R. 1,428.00 46 Stewart, G. G. 3,000.00 103 Meo, J. B. 2,945.86 136 Jones, L. B. 6,250.00 8 Geiger, V. E. 2,950.39 46 Vettlin, A. C. 3,000.00 103 Sullivan, R. D. 6,250.00 136 Morris, P. A. 6,250.00 8 Murphy, H. A. 6,250.00 46 Widger, R. A. 740.39 103 Wilson, S. R. 6,250.00 136 Stephens, J. M. 6,250.00 8 Roy, R. B. 3,046.00 48 Hood, R. A. 3,000.00 105 Mattice, R. G. 6,250.00 145 McLaughlin, T. D. 3,000.00 8 Rusch, L. C. 3,000.00 48 Powell, M. C. 2,946.00 105 Woltman, R. 3,000.00 145 Tomasson, J. F. 3,000.00 9 Banning, J. 3,000.00 48 Rushton, M. J. 3,000.00 109 Cornwall, A. B. 3,000.00 150 Bousson, J. 3,000.00 9 Boyle, J. P. 2,940.79 51 Aaron, J. F. 3,125.00 109 Lenaghan, J. E. 2,826.43 153 Luke, T. 3,000.00 9 Burton, F. W. 3,000.00 51 Stauffer, C. R. 3,000.00 110 Hayes, K. F. 2,941.59 153 Phillips, D. 3,000.00

28 IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount 153 Schmucker, I. E. 600.00 351 Anderson, E. 3,000.00 538 McDonald, J. L. 3,549.46 716 Davis, K. T. 6,250.00 159 Deneen, D. W. 1,968.00 351 Schulde, J. 3,000.00 540 Netzly, R. E. 3,000.00 716 Israel, J. L. 3,000.00 159 Kleisch, H. W. 6,250.00 352 Harpster, J. P. 3,000.00 557 Hubert, A. J. 3,000.00 716 Lawrence, H. R. 3,000.00 159 Michaelis, L. F. 3,000.00 353 Barnes, B. W. 3,000.00 558 Bain, J. W. 3,000.00 716 Levine, D. S. 6,250.00 159 Theobald, G. 3,000.00 353 Jones, C. E. 6,250.00 558 Dugless, W. O. 3,000.00 716 Rosenberger, B. G. 3,000.00 163 Derenfeld, R. E. 2,944.39 353 Kelly, W. J. 3,000.00 558 Glover, U. L. 5,719.60 716 Ruvalcaba, H. M. 6,250.00 164 Raab, R. A. 6,250.00 353 Paterson, W. R. 3,000.00 558 Holland, E. W. 3,000.00 716 Wilkins, E. H. 6,250.00 164 Tarullo, R. G. 3,000.00 353 Tracey, R. A. 3,000.00 567 McBreairty, V. H. 3,000.00 728 Mounts, F. F. 2,951.00 164 Theuret, R. C. 4,031.16 354 Gray, O. C. 2,000.00 568 Karcich, A. E. 3,000.00 728 Stocker, R. N. 6,250.00 175 Lee, E. A. 3,000.00 354 Murray, F. E. 3,000.00 568 Panga, A. 2,948.00 738 Duncan, T. M. 2,936.50 175 Minter, E. H. 2,888.00 354 Tibbitts, K. A. 6,250.00 569 Fontaine, J. J. 2,000.00 738 Tiller, R. D. 3,000.00 175 Sasnette, M. L. 3,000.00 357 Cannon, M. K. 2,921.98 569 Mancuso, V. A. 3,000.00 743 Hack, L. A. 3,000.00 176 Ahramovich, S. 5,490.50 357 Clontz, E. W. 3,000.00 569 Manroe, D. C. 3,000.00 743 Head, A. S. 2,920.00 176 Jameson, R. R. 4,001.00 357 Jewett, L. P. 2,871.96 569 Ohlig, G. H. 3,000.00 743 Howresko, J. 3,000.00 176 Slifer, J. A. 4,617.00 357 Webb, P. A. 2,961.93 569 Sumber, M. 3,000.00 743 Silverman, P. 3,000.00 176 Swanson, E. C. 3,000.00 357 Williamson, C. V. 3,000.00 570 Holbrook, M. L. 3,000.00 744 Urbanski, B. A. 3,000.00 177 Cancilla, F. 3,000.00 357 Worts, R. B. 2,936.00 570 Jones, B. H. 3,000.00 756 Hale, J. L. 3,000.00 177 Keene, R. C. 3,000.00 364 Bloom, R. E. 2,934.38 576 Amrhein, T. S. 3,000.00 760 Bailey, J. 3,000.00 191 Bailey, A. L. 5,578.00 364 Deets, M. J. 3,000.00 577 Tomaras, A. C. 3,000.00 760 Hall, G. 3,000.00 194 Barnes, M. N. 3,000.00 364 Hedtke, G. W. 3,000.00 584 Coleman, G. K. 3,000.00 760 Kirby, R. L. 2,939.18 194 Beaty, H. M. 3,000.00 369 Albin, E. L. 3,000.00 586 Williams, D. W. 6,250.00 760 Livengood, J. R. 2,766.34 197 Doering, H. W. 3,000.00 369 Barker, R. E. 3,000.00 595 Sudduth, S. C. 3,000.00 760 Poston, W. A. 3,000.00 206 Johnson, A. J. 3,000.00 369 Kenney, R. P. 3,000.00 596 Berry, D. R. 3,000.00 760 Price, J. R. 6,250.00 210 Evans, C. R. 3,000.00 369 Shewmaker, C. W. 3,000.00 601 Johnson, R. R. 2,945.59 769 Merrill, D. E. 6,250.00 212 Beiderhake, C. H. 2,000.00 369 Smith, J. T. 3,000.00 601 Swaite, J. W. 12,500.00 769 Waite, H. E. 3,000.00 212 Grooms, G. D. 12,500.00 369 Smith, P. A. 3,000.00 602 Hobson, B. W. 3,000.00 776 Browning, S. C. 2,763.16 212 Rothert, W. J. 3,000.00 387 Gilbertson, R. 2,951.46 602 Mixon, B. L. 3,000.00 776 Meeks, C. A. 3,000.00 223 Morano, F. D. 3,000.00 387 Mercado, S. P. 3,000.00 605 Millis, W. L. 2,790.00 812 Plankenhorn, F. R. 3,000.00 230 Miklic, S. 6,250.00 387 Rhyan, J. W. 2,936.50 607 Rebuck, C. H. 2,955.72 814 Rooks, H. E. 2,951.30 233 Sundberg, R. W. 3,000.00 387 Rutherford, M. F. 3,000.00 611 Fox, C. K. 3,000.00 816 Godsey, L. R. 3,000.00 236 Rourke, E. J. 3,000.00 388 Ahles, J. R. 2,933.00 613 Cooper, C. A. 1,479.93 816 Kelley, D. 3,000.00 236 Seney, C. A. 3,000.00 388 Hanson, H. C. 2,940.00 613 Montgomery, M. R. 3,000.00 816 Vaughn, W. H. 3,000.00 237 Shomers, T. G. 3,000.00 401 Graham, M. 3,000.00 613 Reynolds, L. M. 2,083.33 852 Hicks, O. J. 3,000.00 252 Packard, L. D. 3,000.00 405 Barske, D. S. 3,000.00 613 Shadix, J. W. 3,000.00 861 Abshire, L. J. 5,200.30 257 Polly, P. P. 2,906.00 413 Armero, J. C. 3,125.00 617 Kranc, J. M. 2,947.19 861 Guidry, T. G. 3,000.00 258 Stanley, R. 2,961.36 413 Burch, F. C. 3,000.00 617 Losavio, J. R. 2,940.00 861 Naquin, S. B. 3,000.00 265 Rogers, B. D. 6,250.00 424 Kerr, A. W. 6,250.00 617 Quilici, E. O. 3,000.00 890 Gerard, H. E. 3,000.00 275 Stel, E. G. 3,000.00 424 Laird, C. B. 6,250.00 617 Siler, R. S. 3,000.00 890 Hahn, J. E. 3,000.00 278 Krafka, C. E. 3,000.00 424 Radis, G. A. 6,250.00 633 Jesel, E. G. 3,000.00 890 Norder, C. A. 2,971.95 288 Davis, K. D. 2,941.75 424 Riopel, R. A. 6,250.00 640 Bell, D. R. 1,500.00 898 Simpson, F. H. 3,000.00 292 Anderson, D. E. 2,800.80 424 Vaugeois, R. M. 6,250.00 640 Burson, J. B. 2,965.97 903 Denison, O. J. 975.34 292 Kelley, P. W. 2,951.37 424 Wallis, S. R. 4,166.67 640 Butler, G. E. 2,935.98 903 Freeman, J. C. 3,000.00 292 Mathiowetz, A. L. 2,950.39 428 Jimenez, J. 2,934.12 640 Cassells, C. D. 2,937.18 903 Ward, R. N. 12,500.00 292 Oliva, G. H. 2,924.00 429 Jennette, F. B. 3,000.00 640 Deleon, J. T. 6,250.00 903 Williams, H. R. 3,000.00 292 Westerlund, D. O. 3,000.00 429 Jones, J. A. 3,000.00 640 Dijulio, V. R. 3,000.00 915 Allan, D. K. 6,250.00 295 Barthol, J. P. 6,250.00 429 Roberts, J. R. 2,774.00 640 Hewett, D. E. 6,250.00 915 Arnett, R. H. 3,000.00 300 Aiken, E. H. 3,000.00 429 Vaden, S. R. 3,428.28 640 McNamara, M. R. 3,000.00 915 Bull, L. R. 6,250.00 301 Davis, R. V. 3,000.00 441 Goerlitz, W. P. 3,000.00 640 Zittle, C. R. 3,000.00 915 Hayes, H. H. 3,000.00 302 Burlison, G. L. 3,000.00 441 Hill, R. A. 2,951.99 647 Covington, A. E. 3,000.00 915 Lemanski, W. H. 6,250.00 302 Holcomb, R. J. 2,918.00 441 Owens, H. M. 3,000.00 649 Strader, J. L. 3,000.00 915 Sampson, R. N. 3,000.00 302 Welsh, J. H. 2,922.50 453 Maples, O. E. 3,000.00 659 Francis, C. M. 12,500.00 932 Orynicz, J. 2,946.00 304 Thompson, M. L. 3,000.00 453 Smith, R. R. 3,000.00 659 Millar, D. M. 3,000.00 932 Pope, R. L. 3,000.00 309 Cushing, T. F. 2,926.00 474 Coates, K. C. 6,250.00 659 Phillips, R. E. 3,000.00 952 Franks, G. A. 3,000.00 313 Lattanzi, I. 3,000.00 474 Mayfield, J. T. 6,250.00 661 Beck, L. E. 4,714.73 952 Wright, J. C. 2,942.79 317 McCoy, O. M. 2,940.00 474 Rhea, T. E. 3,000.00 661 Brown, C. E. 3,000.00 965 Reed, D. N. 2,400.00 317 Ratliff, A. L. 2,667.16 477 Radford, L. E. 3,000.00 666 Rigney, J. G. 6,250.00 970 Clark, M. W. 2,944.00 329 McLendon, C. D. 3,000.00 479 Prejean, W. 3,000.00 667 Louderback, W. D. 3,000.00 970 Williams, E. H. 3,000.00 332 Jackson, J. F. 3,000.00 479 Weldon, J. D. 2,860.00 668 Siegfried, J. P. 5,763.85 993 Bock, K. D. 1,475.99 332 Smith, K. L. 3,000.00 481 Frakes, I. C. 3,000.00 676 Williams, T. E. 3,000.00 995 Boyd, W. D. 2,960.00 340 Barnard, L. L. 2,904.00 481 Jackson, G. M. 3,000.00 681 Smothers, E. P. 3,000.00 995 Cutrer, R. W. 2,916.00 340 Carlsen, R. E. 3,000.00 488 Fraczek, B. 3,000.00 683 Cox, D. E. 3,498.73 995 Edmonston, W. D. 3,000.00 340 Karlowsky, A. A. 2,933.58 488 Martinsky, W. P. 500.00 697 Mayor, T. J. 3,782.08 995 McBride, L. W. 3,000.00 340 Kernan, J. D. 3,000.00 494 Leasa, W. 3,000.00 697 Pavich, N. A. 2,977.42 995 McEachern, M. 6,250.00 340 Peck, E. B. 2,971.94 494 Schneider, E. A. 3,000.00 701 Ham, I. J. 2,978.37 995 Vosburg, M. F. 6,250.00 342 Gravley, D. D. 5,961.40 499 Hagarty, P. L. 3,000.00 702 Draper, R. M. 3,000.00 1024 Goodwin, P. M. 3,000.00 345 Manry, W. A. 3,000.00 503 Thorpe, D. A. 3,000.00 702 Grammer, N. L. 12,500.00 1077 Byrd, M. L. 2,941.41 349 Angles, M. L. 3,000.00 505 Harrison, W. R. 3,000.00 702 Johnson, J. V. 2,950.39 1208 Mew, J. R. 3,000.00 349 Dickson, R. R. 3,000.00 505 Parish, K. R. 6,250.00 702 Montgomery, W. H. 3,000.00 1220 Crum, P. C. 3,000.00 349 Ramsey, J. H. 3,000.00 511 Langford, C. R. 3,000.00 702 Schaber, H. W. 3,000.00 1245 Buzanowski, E. P. 3,000.00 349 Resha, E. V. 6,250.00 520 Hastings, W. M. 3,000.00 702 Stanley, V. G. 3,000.00 1245 Druley, N. E. 3,000.00 349 Wexler, M. 3,000.00 527 Juarez, P. R. 6,250.00 702 Wilkerson, E. L. 3,000.00 1245 Olson, T. L. 3,000.00 349 Wooddall, W. 3,000.00 531 Kamont, R. P. 6,250.00 712 Gamble, R. J. 3,000.00 [Due to space constraints, we will publish 351 Amadei, A. 2,849.19 532 Colton, D. D. 3,000.00 712 Ruhe, E. C. 3,000.00 additional names in the next issue.]

IBEW JOURNAL, MAY 2006 29 TheThe NationalNational SafetySafety CouncilCouncil indicatesindicates thatthat elec-elec- tricaltrical hazardshazards contributecontribute toto atat leastleast oneone workplaceworkplace fatalityfatality everyevery day.day. Electricity is the cause of at least 140,000 fires eacheach year,year, resultingresulting inin overover 400400 deaths,deaths, 400400 injuriesinjuries andand overover $1.6$1.6 billionbillion inin propertyproperty damage.damage. TTotalotal economic losses due to electrical hazards are estimated to exceed $4 billion annually.. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (E(ESFI)SFI) is dedicated to reducing electrically related deaths and injuries by providing educational outout-- reachreach programsprograms focusingfocusing onon bothboth thethe publicpublic andand thethe workplace.workplace. FForor more information on the National Electrical Safety Month campaign and the Electrical Safety Foundation International, visit the ESFI Web site at www.esfi.org. 1

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