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“Long Islanders Serving the Electrical Needs of Nassau and Suffolk Counties For Over 80 Years” # Special Election Issue # Workers Rally – Trip to On August 11th, Local 25 and Local 1049 combined Bob Casey and Congresswoman (D) Debbie Wasserman efforts on a joint trip to Philadelphia to participate in the Shultz from Florida along with numerous other speakers all trade unionists rally supporting workers’ rights. We trav- emphasizing that August 11, 2012 is the day when workers eled by bus and personal car pools as organized labor’s proclaim protections under the Second Bill of Rights for brothers and sisters from throughout the working Americans. All workers want is a sense of equality gathered to proclaim a demand for a Workers Second Bill of and economic opportunity for all. The Bill recognizes the Rights. right to employ- The buses ment and a living left Local 25’s wage, the right hall around 6:30- to full participa- am with Business tion in the legisla- Manager’s Kevin tive process, the Harvey and Don right to a voice Daily leading the at work, the right respective local to a quality edu- unions. There cation and the were a total of right to secure a about 150 rank healthy and pros- and fi le members perous future. from both unions. On November 6, Coffee and donuts 2012 the choice for the trip down should be clear. and sandwiches and sodas for the trip back were loaded Will the country be led by leaders who protect its seniors, onto the bus for the 3 hour trip to Philly. promote a better system of education, protect workers’ After arriving in the City of Brotherly Love, members rights and provide for upward mobility through the sys- were met by other labor unions all sporting colored shirts tem…or will we be led by leaders who look to eliminate showing their trade affi liation. To kick off the event, Master benefi ts for working class people by eliminating earned of Ceremonies, President Ed Hill of the IBEW, introduced benefi ts, by taking away the right to bargain, to organize Labor leaders and politicians. President Hill continued the and to help raise our standard of living? The rally sup- dialogue with a rousing speech which recognized that it has ported the agenda of all working people by promoting been organized labor that has built America. He acknowl- that our current leadership best represents our interests edged that it has always been the sacrifi ces and hard work as trade unionists. I'd like to thank all Brothers and Sisters of labor that has made the middle class what it is today. who took time out of their busy schedules to participate. Other motivational speakers followed. There was AFL- CIO President, Richard Trumka, Pennsylvania Senator (D) (Additional photos on page 7) BUSINESS THE MANAGER’S REPORT CONDUIT BY KEVIN M. HARVEY As fall approaches, what comes to mind is the realiza- THE CONDUIT (Publication No. USPS 984-520) tion that the election season is right around the corner. And is published bi-monthly as a service to its members by Local Union 25, IBEW, P.O. Box with that means Election Day, that great holiday which is the 18033, Hauppauge, 11788. Third Class bedrock of our democracy. It is the time when we as a nation elect our leaders Postage paid at Centereach, New York 11720. with the hope that they will work together for our country’s common good. Kevin M. Harvey, Editor Yet recently that goal has seemed all too elusive, if not unattainable. Wash- ington’s partisan politicians have grabbed a stronghold on our republic and it OFFICERS OF LOCAL UNION 25 eventually must come to an end – for all our best interests. This Conduit issue Business Manager is geared towards the upcoming elections. From the Local Union’s standpoint, Kevin M. Harvey we hope to make you aware of the issues which have the greatest impact on us President as a “Labor” organization. There is much political rhetoric out there surround- Michael O'Grady ing all candidates from both parties. What we hope to do is provide you with an informative non partisan perspective of the issues – one that can hopefully Vice President correct the misconceptions and misunderstandings that are all too often found James Malley on the campaign trail. Recording Secretary There’s a saying which says that all politics are local and that could not be Brian Kearney more true. Our local politicians often have a greater understanding of the is- sues because of their close proximity to them. Our ability to literally reach out Financial Secretary Gregory Walsh to them is invaluable. They have a sincere empathy for our concerns regarding taxes, our high cost of living, and a host of associated local problems. They can Treasurer all relate to these problems because they live them day to day. Their make-up Paul Heinzel is both Democrat and Republican. As a group – generally speaking – their bi- Executive Board partisanship is not only refreshing but also productive. As you can see in our Ryan Casey schedule of endorsements we cross party lines regularly – and for good reason. Sean Meehan Although we may not agree on all the issues, there is good general consensus James Peña and agreement on a number of them. Sean Plant The number one issue that drives our Business Offi ce and COPE Committee Dennis Shay deals with areas directly related to “Labor’s causes". We understand that the Keri Webster spectrum of political debate runs the gauntlet from guns and religion to school Examining Board vouchers and the future of Medicare. Believe us when we say all of those issues Patrick Bonziglia are important. But as a Labor organization, what’s important to many of us in Godfrey King the Union are those issues that directly affect our ability to produce high qual- A.J. McAteer ity, good paying jobs with the maximum amount of Labor protections we can Timothy McCarthy secure. Our issues concern “right to work” statutes, trade protections, Davis Michael W. Perez Bacon legislation, State prevailing rate laws, State and Federal job promoting Business Representatives legislation, PLA’S (both local and Federal), NLRB appointments and associated and areas they cover: decisions, the right to organize, Pension protection legislation and last but cer- Kevin Casey – Route 110 to William Floyd tainly not least, the right to collectively bargain for better wages and fringe Parkway, Brookhaven Lab, Testing and benefi ts. All of these issues have a direct effect on the Local Union’s ability Maintenance, Neon Sign and Maintenance. to provide work to our membership. On the surface, some members may not John Guadagno – William Floyd Parkway to think so. But believe me, as your Business Manager, I can tell you with utmost Montauk, Residential and Service, Organizer and certainty that is the case. What I have stated is all part of the business world Renewable/Green Energy Rep. not the electrical world. It is all part of what we see but you, as members of Jack Majkut – Organizer, Route 110 to City Line the rank and fi le may not. The purpose of this Conduit issue is to let you know and Specialty Agreements. which candidates – through their previous voting history – have been our Eugene Parrington–Chief Organizer, Political friends and which ones have not. Other issues may be of great concern to you. Action and Membership Development Committee. I understand that. But the problems and concerns associated with our industry Local Union representative to I.O. Organizing. bind us all together. It is the core of what labor stands for and what we hope James Wisdom–Organizer, to do is show you where our politicians stand on these issues. Simply put, are Telecommunications, Pump and Tank, Special they “friends or foes” of labor? Projects. (continued on page 5) Shut It Off -2- PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY MIKE O'GRADY LOCAL UNION 25

The Local 25 Annual Picnic was held on Saturday, September 15th at scenic CALENDAR Callahan’s Beach Park. This new location has tall shade trees, more open space, and gorgeous views of the Sound. The weather, the park Regular Meeting setting and all our Brothers and Sisters coming together made for a near perfect 7:00 PM day. My personal thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters that helped make the 2nd Tuesday each month day so special. Transportation help from Welsbach Electric, entertainment by Jordan Katz and his band and the clean-up crew all deserve a heartfelt Executive Board Meeting thank you. 7:00 PM The crunch time has arrived, just 30 days from this writing to Election Day. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month We as members of this great Local need only to examine the facts to see the clear choice in candidates. First, Mitt Romney has declared on his fi rst day as President he will do away with all Project Labor Agreements, Davis Bacon Laws, UNIT MEETINGS card signing regulations for protection of workers trying to unionize and anything Maintenance else his corporate sponsored Super Pac’s want. We will pay more taxes as middle 5:00 PM class Americans and the ultra rich will pay even less then they do now. Brothers 4th Thursday each month and Sisters the choice is clear. We in the Labor Movement need to re-elect Barak Obama as President of this great country. Let him continue to repair the damage Neon Sign infl icted by 8 years of George Bush as President. In two of the last three years, 5:00 PM 2009 and 2010, President Obama reduced the Federal defi cit despite having a 3rd Tuesday every month Congress that was not cooperative! A true friend of the Labor Movement and mindful of the needs of middle class America, the clear choice for our next Presi- CW/CE dent is Barak Obama. 5:00 PM nd Another critical race is taking place right here on Long Island for New York 2 Thursday every month State’s fi rst Congressional District. Randy Altshuler, the business mind behind Tiger Power, has made a personal fortune outsourcing American jobs. This new Residential to Long Island individual can be seen on Youtube talking about giving up thou- 5:30 PM nd sands of jobs to give corporate America the edge. His edge includes tax breaks for 2 Thursday every month big corporations, tax deductions for the ultra rich, elimination of unemployment funding and a continuation of job outsourcing from America. In this Congressio- Telecommunications nal race, again the choice is clear. Tim Bishop is a pro-labor middle class advo- 5:30 PM cate that deserves our help and our vote. 1st Thursday each month Sunday, September 23rd was a busy day politically for Local 25. Thanks to all who gave their time to attend the Bishop–Altshuler debate in Riverhead. As I Testing & Maintenance stated earlier Long Island native and pro-labor Congressman Bishop is the clear 5:30 PM choice. Remember, Altshuler is taking money not only from the Republican Na- 4th Wednesday every other month tional Party (targeted race) but also from any Super Pac that will donate to his extreme philosophy. This high level of support comes at a price. Altshuler will COMMITTEE MEETINGS be told how to vote on everything by John Boehner and his agenda will become E.W.M.C. the agenda of the Super Pac’s not his constituent’s here on Long Island. Again, Congressman Tim Bishop is the clear choice in New York’s First Congressional 4:30 PM District. Last Thursday each month Sunday also saw the kickoff of Carolyn Mc McCarthy’s eighth campaign. Foreman Committee Speaking to Carolyn before the formal ceremony Brothers Michael Monteleone 7:00 PM and Denis Cronin mentioned to the Congresswoman that her fi rst campaign was Last Thursday each month during their apprenticeship and they have worked on each and every one of her campaigns. During her speech, Congresswoman Mc McCarthy made special men- Retirees Club tion of her “Union Guys” from Local 25 and their sixteen years of commitment 12 Noon to her. Knowing Carolyn Mc McCarthy, her life story and her dedication to labor 1st Thursday each month make the choice very clear. We need Carolyn Mc McCarthy in Washington repre- senting us. Again, thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters who attended the grand V.U.F. Committee opening. 4:30 PM 1st Wednesday each month (continued on page 6) Don’t Work on Live Circuits -3- *****IMPORTANT NOTICE***** FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL In Sympathy SECRETARY, GREGORY T. WALSH The Offi cers and Members of Local Union No. 25, IBEW extend their deepest As a result of an amendment to the IBEW Constitution at sympathy to the following members The 38th International Convention held September 2011, the and their families on the sorrowful loss per-capita dues were increased as of January 2012. Therefore of their loved ones. *****PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AMOUNTS***** Brother Dennis H. Thomas Mother DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 Brother Salvatore Bruno Father “A” MEMBER CONST. with $3,000 Ins...... $ 206.00 Brother Michael D. Mc Loughlin Son “A” MEMBER RESIDENTIAL with $3,000 Ins...... $ 206.00 “A” MEMBER MAINTENANCE with $3,000 Ins...... $ 101.50 Brother Donal Morrissey Mother “A” MEMBER CW/CE with $3,000 Ins...... $ 101.50 Brother Bernard Nagel Wife “A” MEMBER TELE/SECURITY with $3,000 Ins...... $ 206.00 “A” MEMBER PUMP & TANK with $3,000 Ins...... $ 101.50 Brother James Mayott Mother “A” MEMBER TECHNICIANS with $3,000 Ins...... $ 101.50 Brother Joseph Mc Clafferty Father “A” MEMBER NEON SIGN with $3,000 Ins...... $ 101.50 Brother John Cornell Mother ALL “BA” MEMBERS ...... $ 51.00 The Financial Offi ce is now accepting Master Card, Visa & Discover credit cards. In Memoriam Brother Albert Babin $1.50 Fee applies for three month cards Passed away August 5, 2012 $3.00 Fee applies for six month cards Brother Warren H. Pursley Be sure your payments are correct. Checks in the wrong amount will have to Passed away August 6, 2012 be returned, thereby delaying the issuance of your new work card and receipt. Brother Gary D. Fulcher Please renew early by mail if possible Passed away August 24, 2012 *****Include a self- addressed stamped envelope***** Brother Chris Plock *********IMPORTANT NOTICE********* Passed away August 12, 2012 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY, GREGORY T. WALSH Brother John H. Juergensen Passed away September 13, 2012 Every member of Local 25 is entitled to a death benefi t provided by the International Pension Plan. Most members also participate in our Group Life Brother James McGuire Passed away September 19, 2012 Insurance with the Union Labor Life Insurance Company. When you were initiated, you selected a benefi ciary to receive each of these Brother William Willie benefi ts. Please review your benefi ciary designations. The benefi ciary that Passed away October 3, 2012 you designated when you were sworn in may not be appropriate today. If you wish to change the benefi ciary on either or both of these benefi ts, please contact the Financial Offi ce. On November 6th Remember to

A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -4- APPRENTICE AWARENESS COMMITTEE

“Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Good Unionism” NYC CLC, Amanda Pacheco of the AFL-CIO, comedian – Harry Van Arsdale Jr. 1905-1986. These were the words Lee Camp and many others. displayed for all to see as we entered the Union Hall of The focus of the event were the young workers who IBEW, Local Union #3. Justin Wadelton, Chris Distefano, are the future of the labor movement. IBEW Internation- Kevin Starke, and I were invited to attend The Young al President, Edwin Hill presented the same message. Workers Conference hosted by Local Union #3 with the The categorization of “young workers” can be mislead- permission of our Business Manager, Kevin Harvey. ing. They could be 18-35 years old, or they can be broth- In attendance were ers and sisters that young workers from are new to the indus- the 5 boroughs from try. There is a quote all the trades and the that comes to mind, CLC (Central Labor “Those who cannot Council). There were remember the past over 600 people in are condemned to re- attendance at this peat it." Many people conference that con- do not know personal- sisted of workshops ly of the struggles and on labor history, la- triumphs in the labor bor relations, and movement through- bridging the genera- out the years. How tional gap. The day can a person decide also consisted of 3 what kind of union plays performed by man or union woman the Working Theater, they want to be when a Comedian and con- they don’t know what cluded with an out- role they play in the door concert and future of that union. BBQ. There were Education is the key several guest speak- Attendees of Youth Conference at Local 3 and with it comes the ers throughout the knowledge to choose. day including, Local Union #3 Business Manager, Chris JOSHUA MARGOLIS Erikson, Keynote Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, APPRENTICE AWARENESS COMMITTEE ADVISOR California's 39th Assembly District, Janella T. Hinds

Business Manager’s Report (continued from page 2) Nationwide, the political landscape is much more cans and Democrats have been friends of ours. Although muddled, whereas on a local level more bi-partisanship we may not always agree, they have listened to our con- exists. On the national level, partisanship dominates the cerns with respect and understanding. This Election Day, landscape. There is such gridlock in Washington that it we implore you to get out and VOTE. In the center of this threatens to do great harm to our democracy. Issues such Conduit are our endorsements. Please consider our rec- as Social Security, Medicare and the National debt along ommendations when voting. We do not make our endorse- with many others have both political parties paralyzed. ments lightly. They are weighted with much deliberation Neither side seems willing to compromise or seek the and careful thought. We believe these candidates will best common ground in negotiating an agreement on legisla- represent our organization and our industry. Please con- tion to address those issues. If this grip of partisanship sider that when exercising your “RIGHT TO VOTE”. continues, it will eventually hurt all of us. We can only That concludes my report for this month. Remem- hope that cooler heads prevail. ber to shut down energized circuits, work smart, work Our Long Island Congressional delegation has been safe and be “Union Strong”. very supportive of labor's causes. Both our local Republi-

Don’t Work on Live Circuits -5- ommittee orner

COPE (Committee On Political Education) Brothersc and Sisters, This year’s Presidential election may be a close one but for Labor it appears the choice is clear. Watching Romney standing at the podium on February 23rd in Phoenix on C-span stating that our unions were the problem and as soon as he wins the election he will end Project Labor Agreements and repeal the Davis Bacon Act should scare all of us. I had been non-union for many years before I joined Local 25, I know all too well what it’s like not having a membership watching each other’s back. The one thing we have as union members is the block vote. Here’s the link if you want to watch Romney’s speech http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=JepSVdOaGMI. The COPE Committee has many openings and we need assistance. We need members with leadership Tim Bishop Debate, Riverhead 9/27/12 skills to run or help run their own townships. Lastly, we need members who have great communication skills for the phone banking and hand billing. Please consider helping the COPE Committee. Finally, any Brother or Sister who is out of work or wants to be more involved with the election experience can get in touch with the Board of Elections at http://www. elections.ny.gov/ and ask to work the polls. It pays a little over $200.00 for the day and does not affect your unemployment. Brother James Feldmann who is the COPE township leader of Smithtown went through his political party for the information and is now going to be working at the Smithtown polling stations. Any questions, call the Business offi ce. Your Brother in Solidarity Michael P. Monteleone C.O.P.E Committee Chairman Carolyn McCarthy Kickoff Campaign

President’s Report (continued from page 3) DATES TO REMEMBER: Political Walks and phone banks are ongoing. Call the Saturday, December 8, 2012 is the Local 25 Christmas President’s offi ce for contact numbers (631) 273-4567 Holiday Party here in our hall. Call the President’s offi ce, Extension 242. extension 241 for more details. Work Smart! Work Safe! See you at the next union meeting.

Shut It Off -6- Workers Rally – Trip to Philadelphia (Photos continued from page 1)

Members from All Over the Country Attended

Part of Local 25's Delegation

Trade Unionists at the Rally

Group Shot of 25's Finest Godfrey King, Jim Pena

New Tester – Fluke T5-600 or T5-1000 or Equivalent -7- LOCAL 25 POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2012

The endorsements contained in this edition of the Conduit are a result of the experiences of the Business Offi ce and interviews held with the candidates that took place with the Long Island Federation of Labor. These endorsements are provided to you as a guide, while making your own determination. Remember your choice could have an affect on your livelihood and the Local Union’s ability to promote and seek additional employment for our membership. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

BARACK OBAMA (D) You may agree or disagree with the candidates policies individually, but the choice on labor’s issues are clear. President Obama has slowly nurtured the economy back from the brink, promotes healthcare, protects Davis Bacon, state prevailing rates, Federal PLA’S, the right to collectively bargain, and the right for workers to organize. His opponent is opposed to collective bargaining, believes that union bosses rule the entire labor sector, would abolish Davis Bacon, repeal the Federal PLA order and would appoint anti-labor representatives on the NLRB which would be a crushing blow to future labor arbitrated issues. Local 25 and the IBEW endorses President Barack Obama for President.

U.S. SENATOR

KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND (D) A strong advocate of labor and workers rights.

U.S. CONGRESS

This year’s interviews have exposed the problems we all face on labor issues. These endorsements are for the candidates who have listened to our concerns and have promised to help. CD 1 - TIM BISHOP (D) (Eastern Suffolk – Town of Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, Southold, All of Smithtown except western most portion, and a small section of Town of Islip) Tim Bishop has always been a friend of labor. His voting record with the I.O. is 100% (see spotlight on a District on page 15) CD 2 – (D) (Western portion of Smithtown, Town of Huntington, Oyster Bay, City of Glen Cove, Most of North Hempstead and into Queens) Steve Israel has been a great friend of Local 25 and has supported us in numerous labor causes. CD 3 – PETER KING (R) (Southwestern Nassau – Town of Oyster Bay, SE part of Hempstead, middle part of North Hempstead) Although we have not always agreed Representative King supports some very important labor issues. CD 4 – CAROLYN McCARTHY (D) (The Town of Hempstead excluding Elmont and Valley Stream, New Hyde Park, Garden City, Mineola, Westbury, and City of Long Beach) Carolyn McCarthy deserves our strong support. She comes from a strong union family and has always had an attentive concern for our problems. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #

A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -8- LOCAL 25 POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2012

NEW YORK SENATE

SD 1 – KEN LaVALLE (R) SD 5 – CARL MARCELLINO (R) Strong Supporter of Local 25 SD 6 – KEMP HANNON (R) SD 2 – JOHN J. FLANAGAN (R) SD 7 – JACK MARTINS (R) SD 3 – (R) SD 8 – CHARLES FUSCHILLO (R) SD 4 – (D) SD 9 – DEAN SKELOS (R)

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY

AD 1 – (I) AD 12 – ANDREW RAIA (R) AD 2 – DANIEL LOSQUADRO (R) AD 13 – CHARLES LAVINE (D) AD 3 – NO ENDORSEMENT AD 14 – DAVID McDONOUGH (R) AD 4 – STEVE ENGELBRIGHT (D) AD 15 – NO ENDORSEMENT AD 5 – AL GRAF (R) AD 16 – MICHELLE SCHIMEL (D) AD 6 – (D) AD 17 – TOM McKEVITT (R) AD 7 – NO ENDORSEMENT AD 18 – NO ENDORSEMENT AD 8 – NO ENDORSEMENT AD 19 – NO ENDORSEMENT AD 9 – JOSEPH SALADINO (R) AD 20 – HARVEY WEISENBERG (D) AD 10 – JOSEPH DUJMIC (D) AD 21 – JEFFREY FRIEDMAN (D) AD 11 – ROBERT SWEENEY (D) AD 22 – MICHAELLE SOLAGES (D)

TOWN SUPERVISOR RACES

TOWN OF BABYLON – RICH SCHAEFER (D) TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN – NO ENDORSEMENT

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Shut It Off -9- EWMC (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus)

Throughout this year’s election season, our COPE EWMC Committee has called upon the EWMC time and time 5TH ANNUAL DINNER DANCE again. We have stepped up and provided support for our Saturday, November 10, 2012 - 7pm to 12pm local, state, and national elections. Our EWMC Chapter Local 25 Union Hall has worked with the Islip Town branch of the NAACP Cost $65 per person or $120 couple Civic Engagement Committee and their Voter Registration HONORING Team. We provided additional manpower during the voter Presiding Offi cer William J. Lindsay, Suffolk County Legislature registration drives at local high schools, libraries and “Labor Man of the Year and Outstanding Leadership Award” sporting events by helping to meet the quota of newly Retired Member, David Ramirez registered voters that the NAACP provided as a guideline. “Life Time Achievement Award” The EWMC provided support during election season by attending political fundraisers, providing members to canvas neighborhoods and much needed phone bank Electrical Workers Minority Caucus NY Region personnel. Chapter Local 25 Local 25’s EWMC has had tremendous growth this year. We have grown from a handful to over 20 active Godfrey King - President members. Our Chapter has been fully supported and James Pena - Vice President recognized by our local as an active, respected, and Kevin Myers - Recording Secretary important branch to our local. James Pena – Chairman The First Annual EWMC Bowling Fundraiser, Ricky Viera - Sergeant at Arms chaired by Tim Hale, was held at East Islip Lanes and was Kevin Myers - PAC Chairman a great success. A fun time was had by all brothers and sisters, friends and family who attended. There was a ”ONLY IN UNITY WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE” wide variety of prizes and giveaways that were donated ...Godfrey King including a Kauffman Allied patio set, a Lou’s Tattoo REMEMBER TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY certifi cate, a Lucille Roberts membership, and Harbor FOR PRO-WORKER CANDIDATES Freight Tools. We are looking forward to the Second Annual Bowling Fundraiser and hope it is twice as big as this year. Your VOTE can make a DIFFERENCE… The EWMC Chapter of Local 25 has been an integral part in this year’s election process offering support and coordination with our COPE Committee. Our Chapter has recognized that this is a huge election year and may determine the plight of our local union as well as all unions. With the vision of Chapter President Godfrey King and Vice President James Pena, they appointed Kevin Myers as the EWMC (Political Action Chairperson) and we took action immediately. Kevin with the support of fellow EWMC New York Region Chapter Local 25 meetings are held EWMC members and the local’s COPE Committee, was the last Thursday of every month beginning at 4:30pm in the able to coordinate the efforts of the EWMC with the camps Long Island Room. All members in good standing are welcome. of all candidates our union supported. Contact Godfrey King at 516-924-7291 or James Pena at 516-398-1960 for ticket information for 5th Annual Dinner Dance. Don’t Work on Live Circuits -10- Important Birth Announcements Phone Numbers Congratulations to: The following telephone numbers and websites are listed for the Brother Gary & Jennifer Wertovitch convenience of all covered members: On the birth of their son ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY BOARD Travis Michael Benefi t Fund Offi ce, 631-434-3344 Born August 14, 2012 Fax 631-434-3397 8 lbs, 2 ounces, 21½ inches E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: EIBofLI.com Brother Peter Amurata & wife Jeanine LOCAL 25 IBEW On the birth of their son 631-273-4567 Fax 631-273-4773 Santino www.IBEW25.org IBEW Local 25 Born September 22, 2012 HEALTH & BENEFIT FUND 5 lbs, 5 ounces, 19¾ inches MAGNACARE Customer Service Hospital/Medical/Dental Toll free 1 877 624 6224 Preferred Provider Directory Information Toll Free 1 877 624 6224 www.magnacare.com Your Hospital Precertifi cation/2nd Opinion Toll Free 1 877 335-4725 Dental Options: DDS Preferred Provider 516-794-7700 www.ddsinc.net Self-Insured Dental Services (SIDS) 516-396-5500 www.asonet.com Davis Vision Counts For information: 1-800-999-5431 www.davisvision.com EPIC Hearing Service Plan: 1-866-956-5400 Paid Prescriptions, Inc: For Information: 1-800-251-7689 Please Notify the Employment Offi ce or Business www.medco.com Offi ce of Any Change in Your Address or Telephone Long Island Occupational and Environmental Health Center (LIOEHC): Number or to Add Your E-mail Address. 631-289-1405 National EAP Employee Assistance Providers 1-800-624-2593 www.nationaleap.com I.B.E.W. LOCAL 25 PENSION FUND: REMEMBER... 78 The Prudential Insurance Co: NOV Pension Checks: CONDUIT DEADLINE for the APRIL Missing/Change of Address, Call: November/December Issue is APRIL Toll Free, 1-800-421-1056 www.prudential.com ROUGHROUGHROUGH COMP PROOF FINAL NEBF Pension: 1-301-556-4300 NEBF Education & Information Web Site can be accessed at: NEBF.com

Shut It Off -11- SAFETY COMMITTEE With the recent anniversary of the destruction of again, ask your Foreman/Steward to resolve the the World Trade Center, we mourn for the loss of life problem. If the work in the area must continue, due to the cowardly act of a group of radicals. But also a paper dust mask may be required. However, we think of the thousands of workers and volunteers if you need something more, once again, the that survived. To quote Mother Jones, “Mourn for Foreman should supply it. As a rule respirators the Dead, Fight like Hell for the Living!” As we should be used if ventilation and work practices speak, there are many people who are still suffering cannot control dust levels. Electricians are often the latent health effects from the “dust cloud” that exposed to a variety of dust and fumes, some engulfed lower Manhattan on September 11th. The EPA of which may be more toxic than fi reproofi ng. had told us that the dust wasn’t harmful. However, It is recommended that NIOSH approved N95 eleven years later, we all know differently. The workers respirators be supplied when working around and volunteers that worked effortlessly at the site are fi reproofi ng. NIOSH recommends a minimum of now the victims of all kinds of cancers and breathing a fi ltering face-piece respirator be worn if visible problems. dust is generated such as when a cloud of dust Well Brothers, just think for a minute. On the sites persists and persists for more than a few seconds. that we are currently working, we are around the same Additionally, anyone who relies on a respirator “dust” that was present at the World Trade Center, should be clean-shaven in order to achieve a just not in the same concentrations. Between the dust proper seal as well as trained in the proper use of from the spray – on fi reproofi ng, the installation of respirators, fi t-tested and enrolled in a respirator the fi berglass insulation, sheet rock dust and just program. Wearing a respirator without proper dust and dirt in general, we have the same safety training or fi t testing could result in exposures concerns. with a false sense of security. The Foreman/Contractor is responsible (under OSHA Law) to ensure a safe and Under the Occupational Safety healthy work place for their employees and Health Act (OSHA), you have the and is required by contract to supply right to request and obtain from your PPE specific to the job. We all know employer a copy of the MSDS of any from the fi ve steps of OSHA’s Hierarchy of material you may be exposed to, including Controls for hazard: materials used by other contractors than your own. These sheets include ingredients, health • The fi rst and most effective step is to eliminate effects and precautions to follow. It is a good idea the hazard. The way for us to do this would be to keep your own file of MSDS’s and the name, to avoid working around the area that these date, contractor and job on which it was used. hazardous materials are being used. Your employer must train you on the hazards to which you are exposed. They must keep a list of the • Second, talk to your Foreman/Shop Steward and hazardous chemicals that they know are present at express your concern and see if they can reassign your worksite. You should insist that your employer you until the air is clear or addresses the problem. add all hazardous materials, including the fi reproofi ng products, to their list. They must keep this list, and • Third, see if there is a less toxic substitute material give you access to it for up to 30 years.Brothers, that can be used and replace it with that. please for your safety and health, not only on the job today but also for years to come. I ask all of you • The fourth and fi fth steps are engineering and to please not be afraid to speak up and ask for the administrative controls in which there are proper safety equipment that by law and contract is defi nitely things that can be done. In the case of required for you to do your job safely. If all else fails dust or dirt on the fl oor (especially in an enclosed just contact the Local a t 631-273-4567. area) the person cleaning the area, which in most cases is the laborer, should use some kind of dust Work safe, until we meet again, suppressant. If the area in which you are working is being swept and causing a dust cloud, once JIM MALLEY, SAFETY COMMITTEE

A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -12- RETIREES COMMITTEE LOCAL UNION 25 The July 4th meeting was a patriotic meeting. IBEW SCHOLARSHIP Everyone had a good time at the Annual Parade, which The Local Union 25 IBEW Scholarship will was a success thanks to Tony Vianello and Norm Jackson be awarded to a student who has graduated who took charge of cooking hot dogs and fries. Bobby from the 2013 high school class. The Scholarship Martinsen and Judy Jackson helped our new chairmen. Requirements are as follows: We thank them for doing such an impressive job. 1. Must be a child of an active member of LU 25 President Bill Harvey opened the August meeting. IBEW in good standing. Bill introduced a visiting guest, Kevin Burnett from Villa 2. Acceptance of the study by a FOUR-YEAR rec- Roma. Bill is looking for volunteers to chair the 2013 ognized college or university. New Year’s Party. He also needs volunteers to chair 3. No competitive exam will be required, as the the next hot dog luncheon in July 2013. Bill mentioned scholarship will be drawn from all qualifi ed stu- that he and his wife Carole saw the John Engeman show dents who apply. and they said it was great! Thank you to Terry Azzariti, 4. Funding will be in the amount of $200 per year Brian and Christine Hoff, you did a great job hosting our for tuition payable to the school for four years. August ice cream social. There was peach and apple pie 5. If the student leaves school, that scholarship will and all the ice cream we could eat. Also thanks to Sandy be made available to another qualifi ed student. Hobert and Mary Romano for kitchen duty and thank Any members who has a child who may qualify should return an application for the drawing at you for our blessed Kitchen Committee, Joe Vetter and the July 9, 2013 Regular Union Meeting. Sal and Christine Ranieri. Chaplain Fred Troll spoke of all the days that Please fi ll out and return the form below members have spent working together, thank you Fred. to the Business Manager’s Offi ce before July 5, 2013. There are more women entering our work place than ever before, thanks to our union. Let us pray together and stay together. Amen on that! SCHOLARSHIP FORM Sickness and distress: Pat Davis is having surgery in Member’s Name September. Charlotte Golowner is recovering from eye ______surgery at home. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Card No

Call Anna Di Clemente, our Sunshine Girl, if you know ______. someone is ill. Address ______On July 24, 2012, our beloved member Loretta Gleckler passed away. ______We will remember Loretta in our prayers Phone #

“AND WE WILL LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOU ______TO SHATTER ALL THE DARKNESS AND Applicant’s Name BLESS THE TIMES WE KNOW”. ______On August 23, 2012 we lost our beloved member, Applicant’s SS# Agnes Nagel. Our prayers and sympathies to her husband Bernard and children Tom, Robert ______and Dianne. May she fi nd the Peace of Bethlehem. School Graduated from

______ELEANOR SEGALL – PRESS SECRETARY Date Graduated

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V.U.F. COMMITTEE

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you all for helping out our fellow members in their time of need. Our Union is only as strong as its weakest member but you have seen to it that we keep Union Strong.

Fraternally Yours, Sean Plant -Chairman of the VUF RETIREES V.U.F. Donations Our most sincere July 17, 2012 to September 13, 2012 congratulations to the following Brothers who will Allgeier, Arthur R Grundborg, Roland R. Pagliaro, Joseph or have retired. We all wish Ambrosio, Frank Guadagno, John G. Parker, Gary A. them the very best! Baade, Edward J. Hanly, Richard B. Parker, Theodore I. May they enjoy a future Baumann, Walter C. Sr. Harvey, Kevin M. Parrington, Eugene L. fi lled with happy times Binder, Adam B. Heidrich, Frederick L. Jr. Payne, James V. Jr. and good health. Birmingham, William J. Henke, Andrew J. Payne, James V. Bonziglia, Peter L. Holschuh, Paul Plant, Sean T. IBEW LOCAL 25 Boris, Richard Jackson, Norman E. Price, John J. PENSION FUND Brandoff, Darlene R. Jackson, Quentin B. Psillos, George M. Brutto, Giovanni Jennings, Lewis Reilly, Christopher J. Wade Hubschmitt Bushman, William J. Jones, Sergio R. Ritzmann, Edward M. Jr. Patrick J. Carr Carroll, Robert M. Kearney, Brian R. Roberts, William C. Frank J. Kolb Casey, Kevin B. Kelly, Christopher E. Rozmus, Theodore T. Michael Curley Cole, Daniel G. Koch, George Ryan, Robert C. Corrigan, Francis X. Lopiccolo, Frank Sandford, Robert C. IBEW INTERNATIONAL Coyne, Dennis M. Luck, Richard C. Jr. Skladel, Thomas A. OFFICE PENSION Curtin, Neil J. Jr. Majkut, John Snow, Daniel C. Wade Hubschmitt D’Ambrosio, Vincent J. Malchiodi, Benjamin Starke, William G. Robert Hermann Derenthall, Philip D. Marino, Daniel Sweeney, Michael J. Robert Mirabelli Doescher, Allan Maurer, John H. Tartaglia, Thomas L. Dunn, John J. Jr. Mc Dermott, Richard J. Tekverk, Joseph L. Annunziato Romeo Dunne, Thomas E. Mejo, Warren Tekverk, Paul E. Thomas Dobbs Eickholz, Herbert J. Meyer, Jerry P. Tortora, Joseph Wilbert Hawes Ericson, Richard Milacek, Edward Vacchio, Anthony C. Robert Frandolig Farnum, James S. Mineo, Charles Viera, Robert Norman Vanderschuyt Faryna, Gary J. Monahan, John J. Walker, David C. Sr. George Psillos Foote, Charles J. Murphy, Michael C. Walsh, Gregory T. Catherine Chapey Gilman, Joseph Nocerino, Patrick Winters, Jack George Kuster Grell, William E. O’Keefe, Dennis J. Jr. Wisdom, James E. Groepler, Eric J. O’Rourke, Joseph Wolf, George A. Patrick Carr

PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED ENVELOPE TO DO THE MAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE V.U.F. Committee RIGHT Local 25, I.B.E.W. VUF COMMITTEE TO HELP THE MEMBERS PO Box 18033 Hauppauge, NY 11788-8833 THING WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED

Shut It Off -14- SPOTLIGHT ON A CONGRESSIONAL RACE # CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 # TIM BISHOP (D) VS. (R) #

The 1st Congressional district for New York consists of mostly east end towns. More specifi cally the Towns of Brookhaven, East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, Southold, all of Smithtown except a small western portion and a small slice of the Town of Islip.

Which Candidate supports Long Island's working families? You decide!

Congressman Bishop is a twelfth Challenger Altschuler is a recent generation Long Islander who has: resident to Long Island who has:

 Voted against unfair trade agreements with • Never held elected offi ce and worked mainly Columbia and Korea with the hope of saving in the private sector as an investment banker the U.S. thousands of jobs. and entrepreneur. • Born in NYC, and recently moved to  Supported stronger fi nancial regulations on Long Island in 2007. “out of control” Wall Street fi rms who willingly put your retirement Funds in jeopardy. • As an entrepreneur founded Offi ce Tiger in 1999 a business processing outsourcing company  Voted for the Jobs for Main Street Act to help (BPO) which was acquired by RR Donnelley. families still suffering from the recession. By September 2006, Donnelley's Offi ce Tiger had 29 offi ces in nine countries with a total of roughly  Voted for the Housing and Economic 9,300 employed overseas with only 750 jobs in Recovery Act. the U.S. • Offi ce Tiger was at one time considered one of  Voted for the American Recovery & India’s top four independent fi nancial services Reinvestment Act (jobs creation legislation). "outsourcing shops".

 In June, he secured $5.1 million in federal • In 2001 co-founded Cloud Blue Technologies funding for dredging the Shinnecock Canal. based in Norcross, GA, an out of state business. Altschuler works out of his Port Jefferson offi ces.  Also secured money for enhancing and protecting Long Island Sound fi shing areas. • He called on an end to fi nancial regulations because they restrict economic opportunities.  Over his 10 years in offi ce he has secured • Anti-labor magazines have praised him saying hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars that Offi ce Tiger has “blazed a path to India”. in monies to support the explosive growth at Brookhaven National Laboratory which has • His private sector job growth has had little provided local residents and our contruction benefi t to American workers. industry with thousands of jobs. • Has never shown support for organized labor  Has always supported organized labor as a citing at one debate “Big Labor’s” backing of protector of the middle class. his opponent.

We believe the answer to the question is simple! Local 25 endorses Congressman Tim Bishop because of his proven track record in helping Long Island's working middle class families.

A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone -15- Take Control of Your Own Future, Remember to Vote On November 6th, 2012!

LOCAL UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W. PRSRT STD P.O. BOX 18033 U.S. POSTAGE Hauppauge, NY 11788 PAID CENTEREACH, NY PERMIT NO. 52

Special Notice General Union Meeting Changed From November 13th to November 8th!

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