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Since 1952 TRADESMANTRADESMAN Official Publication of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council Serving the highly skilled men and women in Michigan’s building trades unions VOL. 70, NO. 14 July 16, 2021

SHORT On the rebound: trades CUTS focus on infrastructure, pensions, new energy Candidates picked By Douglas J. McCarron General President ‘We’re close to for Aug. 3 primary United Brotherhood making real Absentee ballots have of Carpenters been mailed in Michigan for the The past year has been chal- progress and have Aug. 3, Primary Election. lenging on many fronts. As we Congressional The following candidates see the light at the end of this dark leadership on have been endorsed by the tunnel, I’d like to take this oppor- Greater Detroit Building and tunity to thank union contractors our side’ Construction Trades Council across the United States and Political Action Committee for Canada for working with us to tocols for safety have slowed pro- the election. The list reflects make sure our members and our ductivity. candidates who have requested worksites have stayed safe. We But by working together, la- an endorsement and have been have had to change our protocols bor and management have been screened by the PAC. and our worksites, but our cul- able to address these challenges Please note that since this SNOWMELT TUBING that will be buried under pavement outside the Union Carpenters and Mill- ture has always been safety first. using our creativity, expertise and is a primary ballot, Michigan wrights Detroit Training Center is handled by (l-r) Shawn Martin and Daryl Burke of Pipe Fitters Our mindset, our training and our the mindset of production that is election law requires you to Local 636. Employed by John E. Green, they are working with 13,000 feet of three-inch, insulated ability to work together to adapt instilled in us. While we spent the vote a straight Democratic or PEX tubing hat will have glycol circulating through it. has meant that as construction last year adapting, I’m optimistic Republican ballot – your ballot was deemed essential, our mem- that over the next year we will be will be spoiled if you vote for a bers were able to stay safe. able to focus on real opportuni- Dem for one office and a Repub- Trades ready new MRCC school When things started to shut- ties that are ahead for the union- lican for another. down in 2020,we developed a new ized construction industry. Con- Detroit City Council (At online United Brotherhold of Car- vincing Congress to act will be a Large): Janeé Ayers for future of quality union training penters (UBC) COVID-19 Pre- big first step in making it happen. Dearborn City Council: By Marty Mulcahy training space, the building will “Right now we’re doing paredness course for our mem- Staying focused on pension Erin Byrnes, Mike Sareini Editor offer meeting space for contrac- just about everything: concrete bers in a matter of days. To en- reform. First, we are firmly com- Pontiac Mayor: Tim DETROIT – Construction tor symposiums, career fairs, and placement, the roofers are cop- sure that the entire jobsite was mitted to strengthening and mod- Greimel of a new training center for the apprenticeship readiness pro- ing, drywall is being installed, safe, we also made this training ernizing the multiemployer pen- Pontiac City Council (Dis- Michigan Regional Council of grams, as well as room for com- there’s finish mill work, framing, available directly to contractors sion system. We applaud Con- trict 4): Randy Carter Carpenters and Millwrights is munity events. (Continued on Page 2) so it could be used with every gress for including money nec- Sterling Heights City moving along as expected to- trade. essary to ensure that failing pen- Council: Henry Yanez, Michael ward completion in August. So far, more than 60,000 build- sion plans didn’t bankrupt the Radtke About 55 union trades- ing trades men and women have Pension Benefit Guarantee Cor- Taylor Mayor: Alex Garza people were on site late last taken the class. Although our poration (PBGC). However, the Taylor City Council: Jill month, building the 144,000 members are accustomed to wear- budget reconciliation process Brandana square-foot facility that will ing and working with PPE, we rec- didn’t allow necessary reforms to house union offices as well as ognize that at times the new pro- (Continued on Page 4) Plain language training programs in Southeast sought for jobless Michigan for the next genera- ‘Union project of the year’ Hundreds of thousands of tion of carpenters and mill- Michigan workers laid off be- wrights. cause of the pandemic – many The Christman Co. is man- Nice work all around at of them for the first time in their aging construction on the lives – had contact with the project, which started in June Ford’s Central Energy Plant state Unemployment Insurance 2020 with clearing the site at I- DEARBORN – A tip of the said Walbridge Senior Vice Presi- Agency in order to apply for 96 near Grand River. The train- hard hat to DTE Energy, Ford dent Joe Castellano. “They were jobless benefits, ing space will include a 30- Motor Co., Walbridge, Monarch active stakeholders, quick to ac- That contact led to claim- booth weld shop, flooring ma- Welding and Engineering, and the tion and continually innovated ants having to sift through the nipulation area, high-bay space union workforce who all played with our team to create the best UIA’s rules and regulations for for carpenters and millwrights major roles in the construction of action plan for the customers.” applying for benefits, and for with an overhead crane, and ON THE RISE at the Union Carpenters and Millwrights Detroit the Ford Central Energy Plant - Built for DTE Energy for use many it was in no way a posi- classrooms with smart board Training Center are Carpenters (l-r) Gustavo Navarro (Local and it getting picked last month on Ford’s Dearborn campus, the tive experience. There were technology. In addition to 1045) and Antonio Jiminez (Local 687). They’re employed by ACP. as the “Union Project of the Year” facility generates electricity, dis- notorious delays in simply get- by The Association of Union tributes chilled water, hot water, ting in contact with the agency, Constructors. and steam to serve the Ford and understanding the ground The Joseph R. La Rocca Dearborn campus. rules for getting benefits also Union Project of the Year Award Walbridge said “the strong proved difficult. is presented annually by The As- relationship with the trades is To address the communi- sociation of Union Constructors. specifically shown during cation issue, House Bill 5092, The national award recognizes preconstruction, scheduling adopted on June 30 by the state outstanding work under labor- through last planner and touch House in a 109-0 vote, would management cooperation and is plan and use of BIM for sequenc- amend the state law. An accom- judged under four criteria: col- ing piping and cable trays. The panying House Fiscal Agency laboration/teamwork; construc- sequencing was essential, and analysis said the UIA would be tion quality and craftsmanship; the trades were exceptional at pro- required to use language “that A NEW 144,000-SQUARE-FOOT facility that will house training and union offices for the Michi- project execution/scale; and viding updated schedules and co- is clear and concise, that avoids gan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights is nearing completion in Detroit. The project safety. The project’s award was ordination” to achieve every mile- complex vocabulary and con- is being managed by Christman Construction. “Our new joint training center in Detroit will be in the $50 million or more category stone. tradictory statements, and that our largest school in the state and will ensure Michigan’s carpenters and millwrights are the most of work. “This was a complex project, is based on a fourth-grade read- highly-skilled in the nation, ready to take on any job,” said Tom Lutz, executive secretary-trea- “The skilled trades were key but a testament to the skill and ing level.” surer of the MRCC. to the success of this project,” (Continued on Page 3) “One of the things most asked by constituents trying to navigate the UIA system is ‘what does this mean’,” said Study finds plenty of vaccine hesitancy in the trades state Rep. Lori Stone (D-War- By Matt Jaworski belief that vaccination is unnec- workers in all occupations, rang- were in the highest-risk group and to vaccination – were educators ren), sponsor of the bill. “More and Jim Embrescia essary. ing up to the age of 65. People thus got the vaccines first, any- and people working in life, physi- people than ever have needed Labor Citizen & Press Associates The study, which has ranged over 65 were not included be- way. cal or social sciences, the re- to rely on unemployment insur- (PAI) – Almost half, 46.4 per- over months since the start of the cause the study covered active The least-hesitant workers – searchers said. ance due to the pandemic, and cent, of U.S. construction/extrac- year, covered more than 732,000 workers and because the oldest with under 10 percent resistance (Continued on Page 2) there simply were not enough tion workers, union and non- people working at the agency union combined, said they prob- to answer all the questions and ably or definitely would not get Report: Trades’ skills inject success into pharma firms offer the appropriate levels of vaccinated against the still-potent By Marty Mulcahy And depend on them, too. its first-of-its-kind report on the biopharmaceutical industry in support. We need to make sure coronavirus, a new study shows. Editor The Pharmaceutical Industry economic impact of the long- Michigan and 13 other states. people can understand these That’s the highest refusal rate KALAMAZOO – The Labor-Management Association standing partnership between The report found that Michi- documents, letters and proce- among all occupations, research- nation’s drug makers like the on July 1 released an update to skilled craft unions and the gan building trades helped drive dures.” ers at Carnegie Mellon University nation’s building trades union $1.12 billion in investment on Under the bill, which now and the University of Pittsburgh workers. major construction projects (over goes to the state Senate, the report. $5 million in value) active at any UIA would have to use plain It’s also consistent with pre- THE LARGEST MANUFACTUR- point between 2015 and 2021. language in print, electronic, or vious studies, the researchers ING plant in the Pfizer network During the same time period, other format, that includes facts found. The reasons the workers is located on a 1,300-acre site in skilled craft union worker earn- specific to the party’s claim, has cited include lack of trust in the Kalamazoo. The building trades ings in Michigan reached more a factual reason for the deter- vaccines’ effectiveness, general last year quickly helped trans- than $25 million – representing mination or re-determination on distrust in government, concern form the facility to manufacture more than 906,000 hours of work claims, as well as a summary of about side effects and a general the company’s Covid-19 vaccine. (Continued on Page 4) the party’s right to appeal. LANSING – Trades workers vaccine participation rate by least one dose of vaccine are eli- ents enter on their behalf. Each Quotable State offers – who are among the vaccine- roughly 9 percent – or approxi- gible to register for a combined to- Scholarship Drawing prize con- hesitant – are being given an in- mately 667,000 Michiganders – to tal of $5 million in cash giveaways. sists of a four-year Michigan Edu- “A good word is an easy shot-takers centive to get a shot at some cash. achieve the statewide goal of 70 In addition, Michigan’s vac- cation Trust (MET) charitable tu- obligation; but not to speak ill, Gov. Whitmer on July 6 an- percent of residents age 16 and cine sweepstakes will offer the ition contract (valued at $55,000) requires only our silence, nounced that more than 1 million older who are immunized. opportunity to win one of nine that may be used to pay for tu- which costs nothing.” a chance at Michiganders have entered the Under Michigan’s new Scholarship Drawing prizes avail- ition and mandatory fees at a –John Tillotson (1630 - MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes, a sweepstakes, residents age 18 able to vaccinated Michiganders college or university in accordance 1694) cash prizes lottery seeking to up the state’s and older who have received at between ages 12-17 whose par- (Continued on Page 2) 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021 Trades build Carpenters Training Center Viewpoints (Continued from Page 1) technology. And what’s really Klingler said it would take men,” he said. “Bringing elec- electrical and plumbing going nice is that as we’re building this about three months after work is tronics into the classroom, im- on,” Christman Project Supt. Jim space, we have first- and second- complete to move in equipment proved workflow through tech- Gault said last month. “The year apprentices working along- and furniture. “A facility like this nology and communication – all All that wealth at the top... tradespeople have really stepped side our journeymen, helping to is going to bring so much more that is going to make us better Policymakers and the media are paying too much attention to up and are doing well for us.” build the spaces that they will be value to how we operate, for both able to train workers and add how quickly the U.S. economy will emerge from the pandemic- Construction employment at learning in.” our apprentices and our journey- value for our contractors.” induced recession, and not nearly enough to the nation’s deeper the seven-acre site peaked at structural problem – the increasing imbalance of wealth that could about 100. The building process enfeeble the economy for years. has proceeded despite pan- Seventy percent of the U.S. economy depends on consumer demic-induced material short- spending. But wealthy people, who now own more of the economy ages and supply chain issues that than at any time since the 1920s, spend only a small percentage of have plagued construction and their incomes. Lower-income people, who were in trouble even all manner of industries. before the pandemic, spend whatever they have – which has be- “We’re still impacted by come very little. some supply issues,” Gault said. In a very practical sense, the U.S. economy depends on the “We still can’t get epoxy for the spending of most Americans who don’t have much to spend. That floors. For a while, we couldn’t spells trouble ahead. get insulation batts and we had It’s not simply a matter of an adequate “stimulus.” The $2,000 trouble getting metal studs. The checks contained in the American Rescue Plan have already been timber framing in the lobby, we distributed and extra unemployment benefits will soon expire. had trouble getting it here. But Consumer spending will be propped up as employers add to their we did stock up on drywall. We payrolls. Biden’s spending plans, if enacted, will also help keep have worked through it.” consumers afloat for a time. The facility consolidates But the underlying imbalance will remain. Most peoples’ several MRCC sites in Southeast wages will still be too low and too much of the economy’s gains Michigan. The project is being will continue to accumulate at the top, for total consumer demand funded jointly with the MRCC’s to be adequate. joint trust fund that it operates Years ago, Marriner Eccles, chairman of the Federal Reserve with signatory employers. It will from 1934 to 1948, explained that the Great Depression occurred include three areas, an adminis- because the buying power of Americans fell far short of what the trative area, classroom space, and PULLING CARD ACCESS CABLE at the Detroit Carpenters Training Center are (l-r) Rick Torres economy could produce. He blamed the increasing concentration a high-bay training area. All told, and Loneal Oliver. The IBEW Local 58 members are employed by Bluestone Communications. of wealth at the top. In his words: 136,000 square feet the building’s “A giant suction pump had by 1929-1930 drawn into a few entire 144,000-square-foot area hands an increasing portion of currently produced wealth. As in will be devoted to training. The Study finds vaccine hesitancy a poker game where the chips were concentrated in fewer and facility will have capacity for (Continued from Page 1) and Wyoming (31.54%) just mandates. fewer hands, the other fellows could stay in the game only by 1,500 students per year. Almost half (47.9 percent) of above it. For the union construction borrowing. When their credit ran out, the game stopped.” We first visited this project workers who resisted were con- The Carnegie Mellon/Uni- industry, this is a complicated The wealthy of the 1920s didn’t know what to do with all their back in November. MRCC Orga- cerned about side effects. A third, versity of Pittsburgh study matter, fueled by a building boom money, while most Americans could maintain their standard of nizing Director Kevin Klingler, combined, didn’t believe they showed results similar to a Morn- in many regions of the country living only by going into debt. When that debt bubble burst, the who has been closely involved needed the shots, didn’t trust the ing Consult survey taken be- and established collective bar- economy sunk. with the project’s design and government, didn’t trust the vac- tween October 2020 and January gaining agreements. History is repeating itself. The typical Americans’ wages have construction process acting as cine or were waiting for more in- 2021 that found about 47% of According to multiple re- hardly increased for decades, adjusted for inflation. Most eco- the owner’s representative, told formation. construction workers indicated gional building trades council nomic gains have gone to the top, just as Eccles’s “giant suction us at the time that the decision to The lack of trust points they would not get the vaccine. leaders, a vaccine mandate could pump” drew an increasing portion of the nation’s wealth into a build “is really an exciting step scored highest with the groups The survey results come as only be enforced through either few hands before the Great Depression. forward for us. I think one of the of workers who were most vac- most other states appear to be ap- collective bargaining or at the re- The result has been consumer spending financed by borrow- most important things this facil- cine-resistant, led by construc- proaching a vaccination plateau. quest of the project owner. Only ing, creating chronic fragility. After the housing and financial ity will give us is enough space tion, but including a few other The Biden administration has cal- one leader whom the Labor Citi- bubbles burst in 2008, we avoided another Great Depression only for training – quality space with groups, the researchers added. culated that more than half of all zen contacted thought contractors because the government pumped enough money into the system good lighting, enough power Construction union leaders have U.S. adults have had at least one could mandate the vaccine with- to maintain demand, and the Fed kept interest rates near zero. where we’ll need it, and great urged members repeatedly to be shot, though the president admit- out amending an existing CBA. Then came the pandemic. vaccinated, since working con- ted the country missed his target of However, many of the lead- The wealth imbalance is now more extreme than it’s been in ditions on construction sites are a 70% vaccination rate by July 4. ers are urging their members to over a century. There’s so much wealth at the top that the prices of State offers often not fit for other anti-viral Throughout the country, 43 get the vaccine, as they walk a luxury items of all kinds are soaring; so-called “non-fungible to- measures, notably physical dis- states, including Michigan, are fine line between pushing vacci- kens,” ranging from art and music to tacos and toilet paper, are tancing. seeing Covid-19 cases decline. nation, respecting a worker’s per- selling like 17th-century exotic Dutch tulips; cryptocurrencies have shot-takers At the same time, with the As states reopen, employers sonal medical decision and plac- taken off; and stock market values have continued to rise even economy picking up and con- in certain sectors of the economy ing signatory contractors in a through the pandemic. a chance at struction booming – at least in are considering employee incen- potentially perilous situation if an Corporations don’t know what to do with all their cash. Tril- certain areas – discussions have tives and possible vaccination outbreak would occur. lions of dollars are sitting idle on their balance sheets. The biggest cash prizes begun about whether employers firms have been feasting off the Fed’s corporate welfare, as the (Continued from Page 1) should, or if they could, mandate central bank obligingly holds corporate bonds that the firms is- with MET terms and conditions. employees receive the anti- sued before the recession in order finance stock buybacks. Also included are 30 daily Covid-19 vaccine in order to re- But most people have few if any assets. Even by 2018, when drawing prizes worth $50,000 for port to work. the economy appeared strong, 40 percent of Americans had nega- those who get their first With a large percentage of tive net incomes and were borrowing money to pay for basic house- dose during the sweepstakes. construction workers unvacci- hold needs. The sweepstakes began nated, jobsites could be ripe for The heart of the imbalance is America’s wealthy and the July 1, and ends on Aug. 3, 2021. future outbreaks, which would corporations they own have huge bargaining power – both Eligibility criteria for each of the cripple the ability of contractors market power in the form of monopolies, and political power in drawings is at: www.MIShotTo to finish projects on schedule. the form of lobbyists and campaign contributions. Most work- Win.com. The first round of win- An outbreak on any jobsite ers have little or no bargaining power – neither inside their ners, including the recipient of a has the potential to shut down firms because of the near-disappearance of labor unions, nor in $1 million drawing, was an- the project for up to two weeks, politics because political parties have devolved from giant mem- nounced on July 12. leaving the remaining healthy bership organizations to fundraising machines. workers without a paycheck as Biden’s “stimulus” programs are fine but temporary. The most the worksite is disinfected and AIELLO LAW GROUP PLLC important economic reform would be to correct this structural im- workers who are sick or were ex- balance by reducing monopoly power, strengthening unions, and posed are forced to quarantine. getting big money out of politics. 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Roofers 149 money orders do not put cash in Sisterhood is available at no cost DETROIT – Main Office – the mailbox. To be eligible for the to all Detroit LU 149 members. Southeastern Lower Michigan – International Union Burial Ben- Dues must be current in or- Regular Membership Meet- efit, a member must be in continu- der to enter the Training Center. ing. The regular membership ous good standing. If you are interested in any of meeting is scheduled for Tues, If you have any questions these classes, contact Thomas Aug. 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. please feel free to call the Hall at Jaranowski at the Training Cen- Executive Board meeting. 313-961-6093 ter, 248-543-3847, or TJaranowski The next Executive Board meet- Reminder. Members please @DetroitRoofers.org to make ar- ing is scheduled for Tues., July call the Hall when you see a roof- rangements 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ing project whether it is one of MID-MICHIGAN AREA – Condolences. It is with great our signatory companies or not. Clio Office. The next Mid-Michi- sadness and heavy hearts that we The Hall needs this information gan regular membership meeting inform you of the passing of the for recruitment purposes, and scheduled for Tue., Oct. 12, 2021 following Brother. hopefully to get a picture of our at 6 p.m. at 810 Tacoma Ct. Clio THE 35-MEGAWATT natural gas fuel-ed co-generation plant in Dearborn, owned by DTE Energy for Brother David R. Garbe, he members for Facebook. MI, 48420. use on Ford’s Dearborn campus, was named Union Project of the Year by the Association of Union was 78 years old and a 55-year CLEARANCE CARDS. Are Mid-Michigan Training Contractors. member. Brother Garbe passed on you scheduled to go out of town Center Information. Journey Photo credit: DTE Energy 3/13/2021. for work in another Local’s terri- workers upgrade classes to im- Rest in Peace Brother Garbe. tory? Clearance cards are needed prove your skills, your worth, and Website for announce- when you are sent out of town to our Brotherhood/Sisterhood is Nice work all around at ments, news, and updates. work. Get a clearance card from available at no cost to all Mid- www.rooferslocal149.com the Hall and call the Local in that Michigan LU 149 members. Moving? If you have a new area to avoid fines against you. Dues must be current in or- Ford Central Energy Plant address, please make sure to let Detroit Training Center In- der to enter the Training Center. (Continued from Page 1) The CEP consists of a new condenser system, with an approxi- the Union Hall know. We will take formation. If you are interested in any of cooperation of the union trades,” combined heat and power (CHP) mate capacity of five megawatts. care of your account with the The next term for all Detroit these classes, contact Rick Baird Castellano said. “We’re honored plant and a chilled/hot water plant The TAUC’s Joseph R. La Union Hall that includes the Apprentices will be as follows: at the Union Hall/Training Cen- to receive this award alongside for the combined power and steam Rocca Union Project of the Year Building Tradesman Paper, Inter- Apprentice 2 & Single Ply 1- ter, 810-687-1368, or them for the hard work to com- generation. The energy produced Award recognizes “outstanding national Union, and Trust Fund. Monday, July 19, 2021 [email protected] plete this project for DTE Energy from the CHP is sent to DTE Elec- work performed under labor-man- Union Dues. Make sure you Apprentice 1 & Single Ply 2- to make arrangements. and Ford.” tric. Steam, hot water and chilled agement cooperation and are pay your monthly dues before Tuesday, July 20 Notice. When contractors Monarch Welding and Engi- water are sent to the Ford Research judged under the following four the end of every month to stay in BUR 1 & Steep Slope 1- call the Union Hall for help, we neering was subcontracted under and Engineering Campus. criteria: collaboration/teamwork; good standings. You can pay Wednesday July 21 need to know who is available, Walbridge and built the boiler on The CHP system generates construction quality and crafts- dues at the Hall with a cash, BUR 2 & Steep Slope 2- and have an up to date phone this project. electrical power and steam. The manship; project execution/ money order, credit, or debit card. Thursday, July 22 number. All Mid-Michigan Area Walbridge called DTE CHP can generate 35 megawatts scale; and safety. Union dues can be paid over Apprentice 7 & 8 Hands On members who are out of work Energy’s Dearborn Central En- and produce up to 250 DTE Energy said the gas- the phone with a credit or debit + Safety & Health- Thursday, July need to call the Hall at (810) 687- ergy Plant (CEP) “an incredible kilopounds per hour of saturated fired electric turbines will gener- card. Monthly dues can be taken 22 1368 to be put on the out of work undertaking that provides im- steam. Included in the CHP are ate sufficient waste heat that, out of your vacation check by fill- All classes begin at 6:30pm list. provements to surrounding infra- two nominal 15 MW gas turbine when captured and converted to ing out a form at the Hall (active Journeyworkers upgrade The publication above is as structure, and will provide generator packages, each with a steam, will use ten times less natu- Members only). The mailbox is classes to improve your skills, 7/12/2021, 1:00p.m. cleaner, ultra-low energy emis- bypass stack and a single pres- ral gas than the use of a tradi- only to be used for checks and your worth, and our Brotherhood/ In Solidarity, Brian Gregg sions.” The 100,000 square-foot sure supplemental duct-fired, tional boiler plant. Advanced Business Manager, Roofers & facility was constructed over two water tube heat recovery steam chiller technology will result in a “You have it easily in your Waterproofers Local 149 years with 509,475 total trade generator. The CHP has one stan- 35 percent reduction in energy power to increase the sum total “Wisdom is not wisdom hours on the project. dard steam turbine generator and use versus traditional chillers. of this world's happiness now. when it is derived from books How? By giving a few words of alone.” sincere appreciation to someone –Horace (65 BC - 8 BC) The Building Tradesman ISSN-007-3717 who is lonely or is discouraged. is the Official Publication of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council Perhaps you will forget tomor- “When there are two con- Patrick Devlin Steve Claywell row the kind words you say to- flicting versions of a story, the Secretary-Treasurer President day, but the recipient may cher- wise course is to believe the one Visit our website: www.michiganbuildingtrades.org ish them over a lifetime.” in which people appear at their The Building Tradesman is published bi-weekly (every other Friday) by the Michigan –Dale Carnegie (1888-1955) worst.” The Building Tradesman Building and Construction Trades Council, Detroit office. 1640 Porter St., Detroit, MI 48216 – H. 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Michigan,” said Brian O’Donnell, plant in Kalamazoo – that were Updated from a study be- business manager and financial vital in the development and tween 2012 and 2017, the study secretary, Kalamazoo IBEW Lo- manufacture of COVID-19 vac- shows a steady growth in invest- cal 131. “As Michigan looks to cines.” ment from the biopharmaceutical diversify its economy, the The report identified four industry both in Michigan and biopharmaceutical industry – and different construction projects at in the U.S. – with the investment the skilled union craft workers Pfizer-Kalamazoo that were ac- and earnings growing every year employed by the industry – help tive between 2015 and 2020: a since 2015. create that growing economic 2014-15 plant expansion; a 2016- The highest profile example engine. Our members are proud 17 warehouse addition; a 2016- of the work of the trades partner- of the work they provided to help 19 plant expansion, and the 2020 ship with the pharmaceutical in- bring an end to the COVID–19 COVID-19 vaccine production dustry took place on Dec. 13, pandemic by working on addition. when national news cameras wit- biopharmaceutical facilities that The study was conducted nessed trucks shipping the first discovered and developed the by the Institute for Construction THE JACKSON RAILWAY STATION was completed in 1873 and is one of the oldest continually Covid-19 vaccine from the Pfizer- vaccine. Economic Research, a non-parti- operating rail stations in the nation. It hasn’t been threatened with demolition, but the building’s Kalamazoo plant, which the “The industry relies on the san network of academic re- interior was saved from a dismal, contemporary 1970s-era renovation, then restored to its original union trades helped to transform skills, training, and work ethic of searchers whose goal is to find glory. It has subsequently received more contemporary upgrades as well. Today the station serves to meet the needs of the drug- our members from the first pragmatic solutions to workplace passengers for six daily Amtrak trains on the Wolverine Line. In 2002, the depot was placed on the maker. ground broken to wiring the and labor market issues in the National Register of Historical Places. Before the depot was built, Jackson was a key rail hub home to “This study demonstrates labs.” construction industry. Data for five separate train depots serving some 72,000 passengers. Photo credit: Wikipedi Commons the value of the critical partner- The study said that the study was provided by In- Before automobiles became dustrial Information Resources, a thing in these parts, the pas- a global consulting firm special- senger and freight cars follow- On the rebound: trades izing in market data on major ing the “iron horses” of the power, energy, and industrial in- Michigan Central Railroad were focus on infrastructure, frastructure projects in the United the drivers of commerce and in- States. dustry. Additional key findings of Yes, Michigan benefited pensions, new energy the report include: from boat traffic in the surround- (Continued from Page 1) •15 major construction ing lakes. But inland, until rail- the pension system to be included in the just-passed American Res- projects were active in Michigan roads began building lines in the cue Plan. That must be done, and quickly. at any point during the six-year 1830s, we were like the rest of The UBC remains committed to pushing Congress to allow our time period analyzed. North America. That is, with jointly managed pension funds to create new plan designs – includ- •14 skilled Michigan craft lousy roads – often rutted and ing hybrid composite and updated variable benefit plans – that would unions contributed an estimated overgrown, constructed of wood, AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY steam engine leaves the Jackson Sta- improve the sustainability of our pensions, ensure that hard-earned 906,850 labor hours to gravel or dirt, often providing tion. Photo credit: benefits are available for members when they retire, and reduce or biopharmaceutical industry con- unusable paths of commerce and Jackson County Historical Society eliminate withdrawal liability for employers. struction projects over the six travel if there were recent heavy gage rooms, telegraph office, la- the 1960s.” On this front, as you know, legislative efforts have been frus- years, earning $25.4 million. rains. dies’ and gentlemen’s waiting- The application to the Na- trated so far. Some unions, even in the construction industry, have •Electricians, instrumenta- So the first railroad tracks rooms (a genteel custom in the tional Register of Historic steadfastly opposed our efforts – even when we’ve assured them tion technicians, plumbers and in Michigan were most welcome, post Civil War years), ticket-of- Places for the Jackson train sta- that only plans with broad labor and management support can opt pipefitters, and carpenters had and laid by the Erie and fice, dining room, and kitchen, tion said “the depot is the oldest into a composite plan. But now we’re close to making real progress the highest number of labor Kalamazoo Railroad in 1833 be- etc., all of the roomiest kind, and railroad station in Michigan still and have Congressional leadership on our side. The Carpenters Union hours among the Michigan tween Adrian and Toledo. But the well-arranged and furnished.” in regular use for its original will continue to lead efforts to partner with our employers to modern- trades. most ambitious, and historically The depot was built 294 feet purpose. It is the most architec- ize our industry and secure our members’ benefits for the future. • “We are fortunate to have significant rail project came long, one story high, except at turally distinguished Italianate Infrastructure opportunities. Second, thanks to President these highly skilled construction three years later, when the De- each end where a second story railroad station and one of the Biden’s leadership and the commitment of legislators, I’m more opti- and trades workers at the ready troit and St. Joseph Railroad be- was added. Also constructed was two most important nineteenth- mistic than I have been in years for a real, bold, large investment in to help us develop medicines that gan laying tracks west of Detroit, a 150-foot-long veranda on the century depot buildings in infrastructure. With interest rates near zero and the number of adults fight deadly diseases,” said Dr. and kept heading west. The south side to keep passengers Michigan.” in the workforce falling off dramatically, this is what the country Stephen Rapundalo, President line’s name was later changed out of the weather. Today the sta- And it still is, but almost needs – and Washington knows it. and CEO, Michigan Biosciences to the Michigan Central Rail- tion is owned by Amtrak, and wasn’t. In 1978, Michigan’s How big? How bold? How much “green” will be included? That Industry Association. “Along road. And one of the key stations serves passengers on six trains Historic Railroad Stations said probably depends on if it will be necessary to secure 60 votes to with battling COVID-19, along the way would be built at that move through daily. Amtrak announced that it overcome an expected filibuster in the Senate. We’ll see. We all know Michigan’s bio-industry re- Jackson – a town that sat on the The Jackson station,” says would renovate the station, and that a large infusion of cash into our traditional transportation infra- searches and creates life-saving Chicago Road, and as a result The Great American Stations, initial plans called for painting structure is needed. Raising the gas tax, which is the usual method of medicines, devices and diagnos- was one of many communities “is one of the oldest continually the interior red, white and blue paying for roads and bridges, is unpopular on the Hill and never tics in the quest for treatments that benefited from the construc- operating rail stations in the and adding a drop ceiling. Jack- seems to get the support it needs. It also becomes less relevant as and cures for many challenging tion of a series of depots in United States, opened to passen- son County Genealogical Soci- fuel efficiency increases and electric vehicles proliferate. health conditions. Michigan that are still the pride gers on September 1, 1873. The ety member Genevieve Harvey We certainly also need significant investment in other traditional “To do that, we must rely of their community and consid- Michigan Central Railroad was outraged, and raised infrastructure, including clean water, wastewater, airports, ports, locks upon the best workers at every ered architectural gems. (MCRR) had turned to Henry R. $10,000 to take the renovation and dams. We also should invest heavily in projects that are trans- stage of development.” The Michigan Central rail- Gardner, not an architect but a out of Amtrak’s hands. She was formative for regional economies – mass transit, high-speed rail and The biopharmaceutical sec- road reached Jackson in 1841, master builder for the railroads, allowed to organize a renova- broadband expansion. These are the types of investments that help tor in Michigan, the study said, and a depot was constructed, but to create the ‘grand central sta- tion that ridded the interior of address the affordable housing crisis and promote and encourage has traditionally turned to union in the ensuing years it fell into tion’ that stands today, and it sea-foam green paint and re- private economic development. contractors and their workers disrepair and became widely dis- served as a Union station for sev- stored the wood to its natural For example, in California, if we build a new high-speed rail line “because of their long-estab- liked. “In the early 1870s,” eral railroads for many years. In state. from Los Angeles to Lancaster, the areas around those stops will lished and highly effective train- wrote Kathryn Eckert for 2002, the depot was placed on the In 2008, says Great Ameri- explode with construction of new apartment buildings and commer- ing and apprenticeship pro- Archipedia, “when Jackson was National Register of Historic can Stations, the Michigan De- cial centers. These kinds of long-term investments will create good- grams. Building, refurbishing, Michigan’s third-largest city, the Places.” partment of Transportation paying construction jobs for twenty years and we should applaud and retrofitting bio-pharmaceuti- Michigan Central Railroad loco- It’s referred to as a “union” awarded a $300,000 grant to any plan that puts serious money into them. cal facilities to handle next-gen- motive car and repair shops were station because by the time it was Amtrak to make structural The New Energy Economy. It’s the “green” investments that are eration research and develop- moved here. The outmoded wood- constructed, the town had com- renovations to the depot. This the most controversial in our world. Our union’s carpenters, mill- ment requires an educated, frame passenger depot was re- peting traffic from four other was supplemented the next year wrights and pile drivers perform a very high percentage of the work skilled, and experienced labor placed by this brick edifice, de- railroads. with an additional $938,000 in in oil refineries, coal and gas plants. It’s a huge base of our work force.” signed by a Michigan Central Experience Jackson said federal stimulus funds. By hours and critical to our members’ livelihoods in many markets. North America’s Building civil engineer. As the largest and the Victorian-Italianate red- 2013, the following work was President Biden’s decision to shut down the Keystone pipeline Trades Unions spend more than finest on the road between De- brick station used heart pine, completed: repairs to the foun- caused thousands of union construction workers to lose jobs, in- $1.6 billion a year on apprentice troit and Chicago, the depot vi- ash, oak and walnut woods har- dation and drainage system, cluding our members. We continue to advocate for the pipeline project and education programs sually proclaimed Jackson’s vested in Michigan for its inte- mortar repointing and asbestos and other forms of production and processing that make North throughout the country without role as the rail center for south- rior decor. A carved walnut arch, abatement. America energy independent. We are also focused on protecting imposing a nickel of student debt ern Michigan. The station served and crystal chandeliers hung “One of the handsomest sta- jobs in the nuclear energy field, which has never been more impor- or requiring a dime of taxpayer the railroad’s main Detroit – overhead and separated a news- tions in Michigan – indeed, it’s tant. Subsidies for renewable energy have made it hard for many money. Chicago line and four branch stand from the ticket booth. no stretch to say the nation – sits nuclear plants to compete. lines that converged here.” “The station has a slate roof on the dusty western edge of the It would be a great tragedy if these plants were forced to close The Michigan State His- – an important feature, as it pro- center of a once-great railroad because of that. We all know that nuclear is not only an incredible Just joking toric Preservation Office said tected against fire from flying town, Jackson,” says source of steady, reliable, carbon-free electricity, but also creates A woman is sitting at the Jackson depot, built in 1873, sparks from the steam engines Michigan’s Historic Railroad good union jobs. We should all partner with that industry to ensure home when a police officer “is considered the oldest train serving the station, contributing Stations. “It was Jackson where they are not at a competitive disadvantage to other carbon-free en- knocks on her station in continuous service in to the station’s longevity,” said the Michigan Central Railroad ergy. door. the United States.” The Great American Stations. located its locomotive repair While we can and should continue to fight for all of our tradi- The officer An article in the June 18, “The station united all four main shops in the early 1870s, and in tional work, we must recognize that the energy economy is changing asks her if she is 1872, Jackson Daily Citizen pro- rail lines which came through part because of that, the corpo- and make aggressive moves to ensure that the emerging jobs in re- married and the vided the first announcement of Jackson when it was built, and ration decided in 1873 that the newable energy are also, as President Biden has promised, “good, woman replies, the new depot: “The plans for tracks fanned out in nine direc- town deserved a glorious station, union jobs.” “Yes, I am.” our new union depot have been tions from this central-Michigan somewhat out of proportion to its While some of the work in wind and solar energy has been se- The officer then asks her prepared by Mr. Newman, the transportation hub. This passen- population at the time. cured by union signatory contractors, unions and our industry part- if she has a recent picture of resident engineer of the Central ger station was once busier than “That glory is bound up in a ners need to aggressively expand into this space. We are engaging in her husband. The woman an- road, and approved by the proper Detroit’s and helped to solidify design of considerable elegance a big push to ensure that renewable energy tax credits and any other swers, “Sure, hold on a sec- authorities. It will contain bag- Jackson as a rail center through and simplicity.” subsidies for green energy are covered by the Davis-Bacon Act and ond.” other labor standards. It is possible to combat climate change and The officer looks at the move to more renewable energy while ensuring that we don’t cripple picture, and in a sad voice the economy and replace good working-class careers with low-wage says, “I’m sorry, but it looks work. We need your help to make sure that these standards are en- like your husband has been acted into law. hit by a train.” As always, the UBC’s legislative goals are focused on making The woman responds, “I sure that our industry partners, who invest so much in the training, know, but he has a good per- leadership development and livelihoods of our members, are not sonality!” placed at a competitive disadvantage when bidding on taxpayer- *** subsidized work. Mick and Sean had been We continue to promote our best-in-class apprenticeship and drinking buddies for many training programs, defend against the efforts of low-wage competi- years. tors to access taxpayer funds to compete with them, and modernize After having a couple of our benefit structures to ensure sustainability for the long term. I’m beers at the pub, Mick says optimistic that we’re going to make real progress in this Congress, to Sean, and that our labor-management model of partnership will continue to “We’ve been buddies for pay dividends over the long term. years and if I should die be- (From The Association of Union Constructors, The Construc- fore you, could you do me a tion User) favor? Get a bottle of good whiskey and pour it over me “The knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the grave, and let it soak into the world, and not in a closet.” soil I’m buried under.” –Lord Chesterfield (1694 - 1773) Sean replied, “I would “Every man is the architect of his own fortune.” be glad to do that for me old- THE INTERIOR waiting room of the Jackson train station in a modern view, with the walnut-paneled –Sallust (86 BC - 34 BC) est friend. ticket office at the rear. Among the famous people who have stopped at the Jackson Station include “Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not.” “But...would it be OK if I President McKinley in 1899, President Taft in 1910, and presidential candidates Dwight Eisenhower in – Frank Zappa (1940 - 1993) let it pass through me blad- 1952 and John F. Kennedy in 1960. Photo credit: Jackson County Historical Society der first?” July 16, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5

Local 370 Local 357 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Plumbers, Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 370 Pipe Fitters & FLINT – The next Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tues- day, August 10, 2021, at 7:00pm. HVAC Service Please note that your monthly work hour statements from TIC Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC now show your Health Care banked hours and Benny card dollar Service Local 357 bank. KALAMAZOO – UNION Per our By-Laws Article XV, The Building Tradesman is hereby MEETING: The next regular adopted and subscribed to as our Labor paper for all members of Union Meeting is Tuesday, Au- Local 370. Said paper to be used for all official notification of member- gust 10th at 6:30 pm. Other meet- ship. ings that day will be Finance Committee and Board meetings are as follows: Committee at 4:30 and Executive Examining Board – Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 4:00pm Board at 5:30. FMR Committee – Tuesday August 10, 2021, at 4:00pm ORGANIZING: Organizer PAC committee – Tuesday August 10, 2021, at 5:00pm Phil Curtis’s cell number is 269- Executive Board –Tuesday August 10, 2021, at 5:00pm 330-3267 and his email is Building Committee – Tuesday August 10, 2021, at 6:00pm [email protected]. If you Finance Committee -Tuesday August 10, 2021, at 6:15pm are working around someone or JATC Committee – Tuesday September 28, 2021, at 3:30pm PLUMBER Joe Brooks of Local 98 sets a supply line for a second-story lavatory sink while working at know someone working in our ALL GM Worksites and others require Must Safety and Drug the Michigan Carpenters Training Center in Detroit. He’s employed by John E. Green. industry who is interested in Testing: MUST safety modules are only valid for 4 years. Call the membership, please contact Phil. hall to sign up for the MUSTBSAFE.com website and complete all 18 MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- safety modules. Members will not be eligible to work at any job site SUES: As a member, TIC Inter- requiring them until all 18 modules are complete and are current on Plumbers Local 98 national provides a dedicated their drug test. If your drug test is expired, you must take one before team of member advocates to as- you can be dispatched to any GM work. Drug tests are only valid for sist with the resolution of any and 1 year. Call The hall and we will print you a drug test authorization Plumbers 98 2021. Brother William “Tom the booth. Looking to try something all medical claims issues. If at any form DETROIT – Membership of Bomb” McCowan passed on new? Ideas for a class? We’re time you experience an issue with Local 370 office hours 7:30am – 4:30pm. Plumbers Local 98. June 21, 2021. here to help. your claims being processed and paid Sub/Sick checks will be processed 8:00am – 11:30 am and 1:30pm Brothers and Sisters, Your COVID-19 Information & If your brazing or welding correctly, please contact TIC interna- – 4:15pm daily. officers, staff, and I all hope you Vaccine. You can now enter the certs are ready to expire, call to tional at 1-888-281-3461. If you are Sub Pay – Remember to qualify for sub pay when you are laid are enjoying your summer. Our MI Shot to Win sweepstakes, schedule an appointment. The not satisfied with the service you off, you must sign the out of work list. You can also collect when you annual Golf Outing is less than a worth up to $2 million, if you get next WELDING Tests will be Sat- have received, please call me, Ken are on Jury Duty and miss work. If you are traveling, call Karla to see month away! Don’t forget to get (or have already gotten) the urday, September 11, 2021. You Willcutt, at (269) 569-3492. if you need to make sub-fund self-payments. All members were sent your tickets. It’s for a great cause Covid-19 vaccine. More informa- must call to schedule your weld- WEBSITE INFORMATION – a Sub-Pay manual in 2018. If you did not receive one, please call TIC and always a lot of fun. tion, the link to enter, and other ing tests at least 3 days prior to FRINGES – TIC: Check out the at (517) 321-7502 and ask for the 370 Sub Pay Fund Summary Plan MEETINGS & Union Hall. vaccination information can be the class. The next BRAZING website at www.ualocal357.com Description (SPD) The next Union Meeting will be found on our website. Please visit Cert Session will be Friday, Sep- and the FACEBOOK Page @ Attendance award drawing for membership meeting information. held on Thursday, August 12th at ualocal98.com/covid-july. tember 10, 2021. Please note: All www.facebook.com/UALocal 357/ Member’s present must have dues paid to date to claim award. 7:00 pm in person. The meeting SUB APPS/OOW members must be dressed appro- You should sign up for ac- Monthly award is $150. will take place indoors at our CHANGES/ BENEFITS. SUB priately to be in the shop area. cess to your fringe reporting Attention All Active Members in Good Standing. The Joint Union Hall and any Covid restric- pay is hit and miss as we are ex- **No sessions in August** done by TIC via the Union Apprentice and Training Committee voted to reimburse any active tions still in place will be adhered periencing manpower adjust- 2021 Course Hour reim- website. To gain access, click on member of Local 370 that takes and passes any training, testing or too. Masks are required if you are ments. It is always a go for medi- bursement forms are now avail- the Members Access Your Infor- certification that may be required to perform their work. This includes not vaccinated. We hope you will cal or COVID-related injuries. It able at the Training Center. You mation Here, then click on TIC Rigging, Med-Gas, Back flow or any work-related training or certifi- join us before each Union Meet- is your responsibility to fill out a must have 8 hours (approved International Corporation and cation expense. Members will be reimbursed after successful comple- ing during the summer months at SUB App when you are laid off, hours credited may vary from ac- then Register. This is where you tion and verification of the cost. Lost wages will not be covered by 5:00 pm for a BBQ. you have 48 hours to report a lay- tual hours attended) of verifiable will type in your Name, Email the JATC. Plumbing license renewal is still the responsibility of the Thank you to Chef Wade off. Call the Agent on the Books approved classes/training from Address, UA Card # and Create member. If you have any questions, please contact local 370 JATC. Kovach and all the apprentices or come down to the hall to fill January 1 - December 31, 2021 to your own password. 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We are asking that people in the Summary Plan Description better men than himself.” cation opportunities or classes, still practice social distancing Booklet for clarification) Time –John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873) you can contact Training Center while in the building. Please call limits apply for Coordinator Ryan Lyle at 248-585- Ryan Lyle at 248-585-1435 ext. 122 CONGRATULATIONS: “Under all speech that is good for anything there lies a silence 1435. if you have any questions. Congratulations to the family of that is better. Silence is deep as Eternity; speech is shallow as Time.” DUES. You can pay your Michigan State Plumbing Scott Randall on the birth of a –Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881) dues online, over the phone, or License Renewal -There is not an baby girl, Ariadne. “Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper.” by mailing in a check. You can update required to renew the Congratulations to Benjamin –Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) also set up auto-payments. If you Michigan State Plumbing Li- Merritt on his recent marriage. have any questions or need to cense this year. In order to renew Congratulations to Dan Harding “Be wiser than other people, if you can, but do not tell them so.’ pay dues, please contact Kristina your license, go to Michigan. on his recent retirement. –Lord Chesterfield (1694 - 1773) Lodovisi at 248-307-9800 ext. 4 or gov/lara and click on License CONDOLENCES: on her cell at 248-331-7232. Renewal. **Deadline was April Condolences to Kirk and Ryan “An honest politician is one who, when he is bought, will stay WOMEN’S CAUCUS. State 30th, you may be required to pay LaPine on the recent passing of bought.” Representative Lori Stone is host- a late fee. their father & grandfather. –Simon Cameron (1799 - 1889) ing a Women In Trades Meeting Monthly Code Class – Next at the Union Hall on Wednesday, class is August 24, 2021 at 4:30 July 21st at 7:00 pm. The purpose pm. Open to any member looking of this meeting is to have an open to have discussions about the dialogue discussion with leaders interpretation of the Michigan in the trades. The hope is to find Plumbing Code. Great refresher legislative solutions to include an for anyone wanting to take a state adequate number of safe, sani- plumbing exam. Please call Paul tary, and gender specific bath- at the Training Center at 248-585- rooms on construction sites. 1435 ext. 123 to register. More information or to RSVP you ASSE Backflow Tester Re- can contact Representative Certification exams are sched- Stone’s office at stone.house uled quarterly. Please be sure to dems.com or (517) 373-1772. check your expiration date, it is RETIREES. Congratulations now required that you complete to Brother Paul Baker on his re- your update class prior to your tirement on July 1, 2021. Plumb- expiration. For those who are eli- ers Local 98 gives a heartfelt gible, please call the Training thank you to Brother Baker for Center to register and pre-pay by his dedication to the Training check only before the deadline Center and our apprenticeship September 24, 2021. The next program through the years. We scheduled recertification class is wish you days of endless relax- October 26 & 27 2021. ation and happiness. *OPEN WELDING* - Come IN MEMORIAM. Our deep- down and check out the upgrades est sympathy goes out to the to the welding shop. Summer can friends and family of our Broth- be a busy time, but try to set aside ers who have recently passed some time to plan for the future, away. Brother Leroy Barker and get some practice toward a passed on June 11, 2021. Brother welding cert. Call Chris Opalka Andre Stone passed on June 14, 248-585-1435 ext.146 to reserve a 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Service Technicians, Local 190 Gas Distribution Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 ANN ARBOR – UNION MEETING (AUGUST): A monthly union meeting will be held on Monday, August 9th and will start 6:00 p.m. at 7920 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI. Members are urged to attend and take an active part in the proceedings. FUSING CLASS: Anyone interested in registering for the fus- ing class, please contact Business Agent Pat Duffy at (734) 368-4423 Local 671 or Roy Musgrove at (734) 369-1432. GAS DISTRIBUTION MICHIGAN MEMBERS - MONTHLY Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671 MEETING WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM ON TUESDAY, AUGUST MONROE – The next Regu- 3rd: Information will be sent out via text message on how to join the lar Union meeting is scheduled virtual meeting. Members are urged to attend and take an active part for August 5, 2021 at 7 p.m. The in the proceedings. We are sending out Robo calls (caller ID “Okla- Executive Board will also meet homa City, OK”) to keep you updated and informed, if you are NOT in person on August 5th at 5:00 receiving these messages it means we do not have a current phone p.m. If any Member wishes to see number on file for you, please contact the hall to update. them, please contact the Hall IMPORTANT NOTICE – UNION HALL HOURS: Effective prior to the meeting. Monday, April 5th the office will resume normal business hours. The ATTENTION: This paper is office will be open on Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 PLUMBER apprentice Curtis Cowan of Local 98 sets water pipe for a hose bib while working in the uper to serve as official notice to the (the office will be closed for lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m.) reaches of the high-bay area of the Carpenters Training Center in Detroit. He’s employed by John E. membership. Currently Local 190 is not accepting any apprenticeship applica- Green. Allocation: Results from our tions. A note will be put in the paper when this current status changes. special order of business held on ROBO CALLS: We are sending out Robo calls to keep you June 3rd for the allocation of our Local 174 updated and informed, if you are NOT receiving these messages it raise of $1.70 is as follows: means we do not have a current phone number on file for you, please $1.20 on the check Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades contact the hall to update. $0.30 Health & Welfare TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE - 47th AN- $0.10 Dues check off for Tar- NUAL GOLF OUTING: Our annual golf outing will be held on Satur- get fund West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters premiums will be reduced by ap- westmichiganplumbers.org is day, July 31st. Our event will be held at Whitmore Lake Golf Links, $0.10 Apprentice fund & Service Trades Local 174 proximately 12.5%. New rates are the TIC website where you can Whitmore Lake. Mark your calendar for this special event. The Effective July 1st, 2021 your COOPERSVILLE – Meeting as follows: check your contributions and prices are as follows: $80.00 union member, $60.00 retiree union mem- new base wage is $40.00 per hour Notice: Our next meeting will Single Medicare $262.55 benefit information. Click on ben- ber and $100.00 for non-union. Please purchase your tickets no and your total taxable wage is be August 3rd at 7pm in the As- Retiree and Spouse Medi- efit inquiry. Your username is later than Wednesday, July 29th. If you have any questions please $43.21. Make sure your check is sembly Hall. All pertinent CDC care $525.09 your social security number. The contact Karen at (734) 424-0962 Ext. 210 right and if you have any ques- and MDHHS guidelines will be Retiree and Non-Medicare password for first time users is MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN WELDERS: tions, please call the hall. followed. The front office will Spouse$677.55 K4GHB39 (case sensitive). You Remember it is very important to keep your continuity forms up to date. Retirees: Recently you remain open until 7pm. Short Term Disability: The will then be prompted to create a MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION - E-Mail address: Please may have received a phone call Attention: This paper is to Local #174 Board of Trustees re- permanent password. contact the union hall 734-424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 to make from our new insurance United serve as the official notice to the cently voted to increase the Forms: The forms for Dollar sure we have a current e-mail address. Health Care to conduct a home membership. short-term disability amount from Bank Reimbursement and Sub MICHIGAN LICENSE RENEWAL: Plumbing license renewals visit. This is not mandatory and Retiree Breakfast: The next $300 per week to $400 per week. Pay are on the www.ua174.org are done online ONLY!!! For detailed instructions and requirements, is only conducted if you grant retiree breakfast will be Thursday, This increase will be effective website under the Members Only please visit: www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free to stop into the Union permission. If you have any Aug. 5 at 9am at New Beginnings September 30th, 2019. section and Forms and Links tab. hall and pick up a copy of the instructions. questions on home visits and in Coopersville. We will follow Dispatch: We will be split- Contract Requirements: UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: www.ua190.org Current members why they are conducted feel restaurant and CDC rules. ting up the dispatch responsibili- Please remember Section 5.7 of will be able to log into the “Members Only” section using your last free to contact Carly or Mike at Member Update: Business ties between the business agent our collective bargaining agree- name and UA card number. NEW ON THE WEBSITE***: Members the union hall. Manager Ryan Bennett will host and the assistant business man- ment states, “Persons called from can now view and sign up for job calls. The same procedure will be Insurance: We have recently a member update on the ager positions. Each person will the unemployed list will report to used as the call-in line. If you are laid off or go back to work, there are experienced issues with a couple Facebook members group on be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There work with a UA/WMMCA issued forms available to fill out on the website that will inform the hall. of pharmacies and Express Thursday, August 5th at 5pm. is a dispatch email: dispatch drug card.” Section 18.5 states, CREDIT CARD MACHINE: You now have the ability to pay Scripts. Please avoid CVS or Rite Brother Bennett will provide a re- @ua174.org which both offices “…employees…shall be required your union dues or purchase merchandise by credit card or debit Aid as they do NOT accept Ex- cap of the Union meeting and an- have access to. There is a dis- to maintain the following Safety card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A surcharge of press Scripts, try using Meijer, swer questions. patch phone extension that will Training Certifications: First Aid/ 3.99% is added to your card on the transaction amount. We will then Kroger, or Walgreens as poten- COVID Vaccine Incentive: switch between the two offices CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and mail you your dues receipt and credit charge slip. tial options instead. Local #174 Health Fund will pro- depending on who is on dis- OSHA 10.” Please make sure you LAID OFF OR BACK TO WORK – IMPORTANT REMINDER Golf Outing: The 1st Annual vide a $50 Visa gift card for any patch. follow our agreement. TO ALL MEMBERS: All members who get laid off or report back to Local 671 Scholarship Golf Out- member who gets their COVID New insurance carriers: Out of work list: Please re- work please immediately contact Karen (734) 424-0962 Ext. #210, to ing was a huge success. The vaccine or provides a doctor’s Active and NON Medicare Retir- member to call extension 17 when report the last day in which you worked or to report the day you went weather was excellent and every- letter saying they cannot get the ees you are laid off. You must call line back to work. PLEASE NOTE: Members can now go to the website under one had a great time, all while rais- COVID vaccine. This is for work- Aetna: (888) 290-7241 17 to be put on the available to “members only” and fill out a “back to work” form or “laid off” form. ing money for our Scholarship ing participants only, not family Save-Rx: (800) 228-3108 work list. When you leave a mes- INFORMATION - FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: Fund. Thank you very much to members. Please provide that in- Medicare Retirees Labor First: sage, please speak clearly. Any NEW VISION PROGRAM – DAVIS VISION: Please be ad- all of our sponsors and volun- formation to Cami in person or via (616) 345-0788 member who goes to work with- vised of the January 1, 2021 change to your vision benefits. Effective teers who made the event a suc- email to [email protected]. Cami Organizing Update: Please out a referral is in violation of our January 1, 2021, your vision benefits are now being offered through cess! will submit a list weekly to TIC contact Chris Pelton if you know Collective Bargaining Agreement Davis Vision. Welcome letters and cards, detailing your new benefits, Picnic: We have decided to and TIC will mail out the gift cards. of any jobsites with a non-union and Article XXXI of our Consti- were mailed during the month of December 2020. If you have not have a Picnic on September 11th Student Council: Local 174’s plumbing or mechanical contrac- tution and By-Laws. Please con- received this information, please contact the Fund office at #888-390- of this year, but it has to look dif- Apprenticeship Student Council tor or if you are interested in ac- tact the Union Hall to find out 7473. You can also go to the Local 190 website www.ua190.org and ferent to insure everyone’s will be hosting a river clean-up tively assisting with our organiz- your position on the out of work go to the benefit section for more information. safety. It will be held under a tent day in Fallasburg park from 9am ing efforts. There are plenty of list. NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD APP FOR YOUR SMART outside, and the Hall will only be to 1pm on July 31st. We will be opportunities available, ranging Union Hall extension num- DEVICE: Attention all members you can download the free Blue open to use the restrooms. We walking the shallow water of the from a one-day ride-along with a bers: Ryan Bennett Business Cross Blue Shield APP on your smart device. This will allow you to are already looking forward to river and the riverbanks picking Business Agent or Organizer all Manager ext:12, Nathan Phillips see a copy of your BCBS card, review your claims, explanation of seeing everyone again, but also up trash and removing fallen trees the way up to full blown salting. Assistant Business Manager ext. benefits and much more. Download: BCBSM please understand, these from the river. Plan on being in Dues: Please keep your 13, Jason Finch Business Agent A REPRESENTATIVE FROM FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE WILL changes need to be in place this the river so bring appropriate monthly window dues current. ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer BE AT THE UNION HALL: A representative will be at the union hall year. clothing, water shoes and a You can find your dues balance ext.15, Lisa Johnson Accounting each month on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of each month. Mem- Condolences: Our condo- towel. After the clean-up is done on the website or by calling the Manager 11, Cami Burris Admin- bers will be able to meet with Bernadette from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. lences go out to Retiree Pat we will grill up some burgers and Union office. Remember that if istrative Assistant ext. 10, Train- and 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. You can reach the benefits office Mon- Linkes on the recent passing of brats. Sign up with Cami, Jason you are expelled from the UA that ing Dept: Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, day through Friday by calling 888-390-7473. his Wife Corrine (Corkey). Please or Nate you are no longer eligible to at- Nicole Shumaker ext. 30. MEDICARE: When you become eligible for Medicare, please keep him in your thoughts and Dave Reynolds Memorial tend Local Union events, such as Training News. contact Bernadette Maus at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888-390-7473. prayers in this difficult time. Golf Outing: The Local 174 Golf meetings, picnics, awards ban- FIRST AID: First Aid/CPR/ The Training Center is open to members wishing to update any Union Promotion: We now Outing will take place on Satur- quets, and Christmas parties. BBP class will be the second certifications, licenses, or qualifications. We are following CDC, OSHA, have Hi-Vis long sleeve shirts in day, August 7th at the Falls at Bar- Jurisdiction: Remember to Thursday of the month, from MiOSHA, MDHHS, and Washtenaw County Health Dept. Orange and Yellow at the Hall for ber Creek. The format will be a always call into the local you are 5:00p-9:00p. The next classes will guidelines. Check your Certifications to make sure that you are current! $20.00 if anyone is interested. four person scramble. Each team traveling to. Do not rely on any- be held August 12 and Septem- Lead/Asbestos/Blood-borne Pathogens Training (4 hrs): 2021 Work Opportunities: We must have two Local #174 mem- one else to call in for you. They ber 9, 2021. Schedule - All on Mondays - July 19, 2021 @ 5:00pm, and Oct 4, continue to fill calls for Local bers. Registration at 8am and will not get into trouble. It is the The Training Center will be 2021 @ 5 pm. Call Retha to be put on the list for the day you choose. work. If you are currently travel- shotgun start at 8:30am. The cost member who is working in another closed the week of August 9 for First Aid/CPR Training (4 hrs): 2021 Schedule - All on Mon- ing, listen to the job line for any is $65 per person. Contact Cami local who has not checked in that UA School/Instructor Training days - July 26, 2021 @ 5:00pm, and Oct 18, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Call upcoming auctions. to sign up. Money must be paid gets into trouble. Please contact Program. Retha to be put on the list for the day you choose. Mobile App: Our Mobile by July 31st. Ryan Bennett if you see another Night classes will be added Welding Lab: Welding lab is closed for the summer. Open weld- App titled “UA Local 671” is DHE Plumbing and Me- local’s contractors/members to the schedule based on student ing lab will resume the week of September 6, 2021. available in the App Store for chanical: We would like to talk working in our jurisdiction. demand and instructor availabil- ASSE Backflow Certification (40hrs): This is a 40-hour class, iPhone or Android. The to DHE’s workers. If you know Contact Info: Please make ity. to become an ASSE Certified Backflow Tester (5110). Class will begin Username for Local 671 Members of a jobsite where they’re work- sure we have your updated con- If you have a certification Tuesday, Sept. 14 and run Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 5 weeks, is your last name and your book ing please contact Chris Pelton. tact information. Check your info that has expired in the last few from 5pm - 9pm. number (UA Card Number). The Contact Information: If you on the website or by calling Cami months and have questions re- ASSE Backflow Re-Certification (8hrs): Re-certification for the Password is just your book num- have a change in contact infor- at the Union office. garding recertification, please ASSE Backflow Tester (5110) will be Tuesday, Oct 19th and Wednes- ber. mation PLEASE CONTACT Metal Trades, Helpers, and contact the Training Office. day, Oct 20th. Please contact Retha before Monday, Sept 13th, to We recently have sent Push CAMI so we can keep our sys- Trainees: Please remember that Many certifications have ex- order the tests. Notifications out with important tem up to date. if you are working as a Metal tended grace periods on expira- Med Gas Installer and Brazer Certification (40hrs): This is a information such as Covid-19 up- TIC, Aetna, Labor First: If Trades, Helper, or Trainee your tion dates. 40-hour class to be Med Gas certified. Must have a minimum of 4 dates and Informational Meeting you have issues with any of our raises are based on the day you Please contact Jeff or Nicole years, documented experience in the plumbing and/or piping indus- notices. This mobile app is a great fund service providers please were first dispatched to work at if you have questions. Call the try. Class will start Aug 18 and run Wednesdays and Thursdays for tool to stay current with all the contact Ryan Bennett at that classification. If you are not Training Office @ (616)837-0222 5 weeks from 5pm - 9 pm. Call Retha to be put on the list for this class. latest information from the Union [email protected]. Please try sure of your dispatch date, please x16 (Jeff) / Nicole @ (616)837-0222 Med Gas Installer Up-Date (8hrs): This class will be Wednes- Hall. PLEASE DOWNLOAD to remember who you spoke with, contact the Union office. It is up x30. day, Sept. 22 and Thursday, Sept. 23 from 5pm - 9pm. If we exceed THIS APP SO YOU CAN KEEP this will help the company fix the to you to let the Union office Or via text Jeff (231)923-8140 class size, we will schedule another class. Those wishing to update UP ON CURRENT INFORMA- problem. know. / Nicole (231)206-4213. their Med Gas installer certification should call Retha to be put into TION THAT THE HALL NEEDS PAC Cards: Since the elimi- Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia the next class, no later than Wednesday, Sept 1st, to order tests. TO GET OUT. The App is avail- nation of prevailing wage, the - 3rd Wednesday of the month / “I was always looking out- EPRI Rigging and Signal Person Certification (40hrs): This is able in the Google Play Store or race to the bottom on wages and Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / side myself for strength and con- a 40-hour class, to become Certified in Rigging and Crane Signaling. on iTunes. benefits for publicly funded 5:30pm fidence, but it comes from within. Must have 5 years of experience or have went through Rigging Tech- In Closing: We have a tre- projects has begun. Our political Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of It is there all the time.” nologies (Apprenticeship Rigging). Call Retha to sign up for this mendous of work going on right focus over the years to come will the month / CIO Hall 490 West- – Anna Freud (1895 - 1982) class. Once we have enough to put it on, we will reschedule it. now. Let’s watch after and train be electing people who support ern / 6pm “You don't get to choose how EPRI Rigging and Signal Person Re-certification (8hrs): This our new Apprentices like we al- prevailing wage and wage stan- All members are encouraged you're going to die. Or when. rigging re-certification will now include the EPRI Signal person certifica- ways have done. Please remem- dards in general. To do that we to become active in our area La- You can only decide how you're tion. Class will be 2 days and then the written exam. Thursday, July 29, ber to be safe on and off the job, need to raise our PAC card par- bor Councils. Please contact a going to live. Now.” Tuesday, Aug 3, and Wednesday, Aug 4. You must be on the list no later while still taking breaks or vaca- ticipation. We currently have less Union Officer for details. – Joan Baez (1941 - ) than July 20, to order the test. Call Retha to sign up for this class. tions as needed to stay rested than half of the local contribut- FRINGE PLAN THIRD ICRA Certification (16hrs): Looking to put on another ICRA mentally and physically. ing to our PAC. Your PAC contri- PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: certification class. Class is limited to 12 participants. Call Train- Mike Jewell: Cell (419) 262- bution DOES NOT COME OFF (TIC). West Michigan Plumbers, “The United States does not ing Center to get put on the list for the next class. 8503 email: [email protected] YOUR CHECK. When you sign Fitters and Service Trades Local have a choice as to whether or RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Michael Vinnie Fenech: Cell (734) 693- the PAC card it allows us to move No.174 Fringe Benefit Funds, not is will or will not play a great Riley. Mike initiated on Aug. 27, 1991 and retired on July 1. We all wish 4082 email: vinnie@ualocal money from your working dues 6525 Centurion Drive, Lansing, part in the world. Fate has made you good health, good luck and great success in your retirement. 671.com over to our PAC. Please call Cami MI 48917-9275 that choice for us. The only ques- RETIREE MEETINGS – **SPADES and BREAKFAST MEET- Carly Neely: Insurance Line today and find out if you have (517) 321-7502 Phone tion is whether we will play the INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (734) 241-6180 email: carly@ current PAC card on file. (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free part well or badly.” NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PAPER: ualocal671.com Medicare Retirees: Effec- (517) 321-7508 Fax –Theodore Roosevelt (1858 Please contact Karen Spearin at the union hall, (734) 424-0962 Ext Local 671 Fax: (734) 242- tive Jan. 1, 2021 your insurance BENEFITS WEBSITE: - 1919) #210, if you would like to put a special notification in the paper. 4692 July 16, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 Local 333 Plumbers & Pipe Fitters

Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 333 LANSING – August’s union meeting will be held August 18, 2021 at 7:30pm, at the JATC Lansing Training Center, 16180 National Parkway, Lansing, MI. 48906. September’s union meeting will be held September 15, 2021, at Local 85 Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 7:30pm at the JATC Lansing Training Center, 16180 National Park- Local DETROIT – The next regu- way, Lansing, MI. 48906. lar business meeting will be held If you are interested in signing up for classes please go to our Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 Wednesday, September 8 at 5:30 website at www.ua333.org or call the Training Center (517) 323-0333. 636 SAGINAW – Union Meet- P.M. at the Union Hall. The Ex- PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, as Pipe Fitters, John McEwan ings will be Wednesday, July 28, ecutive Board will meet the same of January 2019, all Braze and Weld Certifications shall be updated 2021. Meetings will be held at the evening at 4:30 P.M. within 120 days of their expiration date, or you will lose your certifi- Steam Fitters, Local 636, Union Hall located at 3535 Bay Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 cations. Check the date(s) of your Certifications, if they have expired Refrigeration & Road and start at 7:00 PM. Training Center is accepting re- please contact Diana at 517.323.0333. Though we send out everyone’s retiree, former The next Northern Meeting sumes for two part-time instruc- continuities to be renewed; between changes in addresses and the Air Conditioning is scheduled for Wednesday, Au- tors. Please submit your resume Post Office, there is plenty of room for error. Ultimately it’s the Service River Rouge gust 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm at BJ’s in to the Training Center. The cut- member’s responsibility to make sure their certification(s) are cur- Gaylord. off date is July 30th. All journey- rent and updated. Mayor John Seeking licensed plumbers men members are welcome to If your Med-Gas Installer is going to expire within the next few Piep Fitters 636 to work in Alpena, if interested submit their resumes. months please sign up on our website to take the renewal class. DETROIT – The Next Union McEwan dies please call Clint Steele at (231) Mark your calendars for CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact your region’s of- Meeting is scheduled for July 20, A memorial mass is set for 499-7330. Sprinkler Fitters Local 704’s 100th fice to update your address or phone number if you have moved or 2020, it will be held at St. Saturday, July 17 for John Please note: Our new mail- Anniversary celebration. The changed your phone number. Georges Romanian Culture McEwan, a Pipe Fitters Local 636 ing address for all correspon- date for the event will be Satur- BENEFICIARIES: If you have recently gotten married, divorced, Center located @ 18405 W. Nine retiree who was a longtime mayor dences has changed to 3535 Bay day, October 30th at Motor City had children, etc., please make sure you update your beneficiary Mile Rd. Southfield MI 48075. It of the City of River Rouge. Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603. Casino. R.S.V.P.s will be sent out paperwork. Forms are available at all three halls. will start at 7pm. MASKS or A 65-year member of the ALL NON-CRITICAL IN- later this summer with event and Sincere condolences to Mrs. Betty Bennett on the loss of her FACE COVERINGS are optional, Pipe Fitters union, Mr. McEwan TERACTIONS are cancelled until hotel information. husband, Raymond “Joe-Baptist” Bennett, who passed away July 7, but temps will still be taken at was a 1940 graduate of Our Lady further notice. Please utilize email Reminder: Article V, Section 2021. Ray was from the Battle Creek region, he retired in October of the door. of Lourdes High School in River and phone calls whenever pos- 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, 2001. There will be a pot luncheon on July 24th at the St. Phillips The Pipefitters Local 636 Rouge. He attended various uni- sible. By-Laws and Rules of Order. Any Church, 112 NE Capital Ave. Battle Creek, MI. 49017, in their cafete- Annual Picnic HAS BEEN RE- versities, earning certifications in Justin Pomerville, Business project that falls into the jurisdic- ria from 1pm to 5pm. Any and all members are welcome. If they SCHEDULED TO SATURDAY a number of fields. He was one Manager (989) 799-5261 x 8513 tion of Local 704 shall be manned would like to bring something, please contact Richard Henry Funeral SEPTEMBER 11, 2021… ALL of only a thousand people who [email protected] by not less than two members. Home at (269) 962-5191. OTHER DETAILS STILL AP- earned the title of Certified En- Jamie Badour, Business Any member violating this By- Our thoughts and prayers are with our Lansing member Dave PLY. Picnic will be from 11am-4pm ergy Manager (CEM). Agent (989) 799-5261 x 8515 Law shall be brought before the Wheeler whose father William Wheeler passed away June 29, 2021 at at The Lower Huron Metroparks, John was also employed by [email protected] Executive Board for a trial and be the age of 82. We are so very sorry for your loss. Washago Pond Picnic Shelter. Riverview School District as a Tim Danielak, Business subject to a fine. Food, Drinks, and Prizes will be superintendent to all building Agent (989) 799-5261 x 8514 Article IX, Section 4 of Lo- in is the date that you are placed available! Bring the whole family systems. He also held various [email protected] cal 704’s Constitution, By-Laws on the Out of Work List. If you to enjoy a day of fun with the other public offices for more than Clint Steele, Business Agent and Rules of Order sates: Mem- do not call in you will not be re- Pipefitters. 20 years. While serving as (231) 499-7330, csteele@ua bers shall report all job starts to ferred to work. Pipefitters 636 would like to Mayor, John championed local85.org its local union office. Reminder to all apprentices, extend our condolences to the ground-breaking international air Bobby Anderson, Organizer NFPA All Access is available you must attend four union meet- family of Life Member Retiree pollution control initiatives and (989) 799-5261 x 8512, rjanderson for all 704 members. Please con- ings per year. Robert Schy who passed away served the Downriver Interna- @ualocal85.org tact the Local 704 Training Cen- Reminder to Welders/Weld- on May 12, 2021. tional Pollution Control Associa- Kristin Tuthill, Office Pro- ter for username and password. ing Forms: The UA Welder Financial Advisor Jason tion as its first chairman and re- fessional (989) 799-5261 x 8511 Phone numbers to remem- Qualification Continuity Report May with Merrill Lynch Wealth tired as chairman emeritus. He [email protected] ber: NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for forms are available on our Management has a new contact managed clean water initiatives Monica Zanotti, Office Pro- information regarding Health and website under Training or at the number, 248-655-4048. for the City of River Rouge. fessional (989) 799-5261 x 8510 Welfare or Pension fund ques- hall. Certifications expire every 6 Pipefitters 636 would like to Before he was mayor, John [email protected] tions. Plumbers, Pipe months and it is YOUR respon- inform the Local 636 members of was at the forefront of civil rights Please check the ualocal85 TIC International: 248-645- Fitters & HVAC sibility to get your welding forms the current Office Administrative and brotherhood initiatives. He .org or our Facebook page for the 6550 for D.C. Fund distribution turned in on time. Changes they are as follows was active in many organizations, most up-to-date information. questions. Service Please update all Non-UA (please notice the changes in the including St. Joseph Catholic The new website is up and Jason May (Merrill Lynch): certifications (Plumbing License, SUB FUND correspondence): Church in Wyandotte, Knights of running. Please check out 248-655-4048 for D.C. Fund In- Local 111 MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- Receptionist/Dues/Address Columbus, International Energy www.ualocal85.org. Click on Lo- vestment questions. ing a copy of your certification Changes/General Inquiries: Manager and River Rouge Men’s cal 85 Members to access mem- Continuing education Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 111 to the Union Hall Craig Harmon email: Club. bers only information. Login in- classes are being formed. Please UPPER PENINSULA – The Check your dues records! [email protected] Mr. McEwan passed away formation is username: first ini- reach out to the training center next Union Meeting will be in You are assessed a $50 reinstate- Sub Fund Office: Kristina Nov. 18, 2020 at age 99. He was tial with full last name. Password for further information or future Marquette on July 29th, @ 7:30 ment once you become 3 months Springer: Please send all SUB the husband of the late Virginia, is 00 with your UA Card Number. classes you would like to see p.m. EST. behind. You are automatically Fund Requests to email: and father of Kathleen “Kate” If you should have any difficul- added. Condolences: To the family expelled once you are over 6 [email protected] (James), Jane “Janie” and John ties logging in, please call Kristin Congratulations to Retired of Local #111 member Perry St. months behind. 248-538-7065 Jr. (Galina). He is also survived at (989) 799-5261 ext. 8511. Brother Ken Bentley on achiev- Cyr who passed away on 6-21- Safety Training on Local Account Management/ by many grandchildren, several The new Facebook page is ing his 50-year status with the UA 2021. And to the family of 111 Web Site: When taking the Death Notice: Margaret April, great-grandchildren and one live. If you are currently on the and Local 704. Thank you for Howard Wareham who passed on-line safety training, go to our email: [email protected] great great-grandson. Local Eighty-Five Facebook ac- your years of service. away on June 26, 2021. web site ua111.com and click on 248-538-6636 extension 102 A memorial mass will be held count, invites were sent to have Please keep your information Reminder: Check your Safety Links. Members must The Hall is now open to all at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, you join the new site. UA Local updated with the union hall. records and contact the hall with take these safety trainings for foot traffic. Masks are OP- 2021 at St. Vincent Pallotti Parish 85 page is our public Facebook A speedy recovery to all of any changes to the following: E- each site to work at each mill. TIONAL. Dues payments or SUB at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 344 account. UA Local 85 Members our sick and injured members. Mail, home address, phone num- Please take note they are valid transactions can still be done via Elm St., Wyandotte, MI 48192. Group is our new members only ber, a new birth, marriage, di- for one year. email or by phone. SUB email is Facebook. On this page, we will vorce, or death. Please call April MSHA Training: The 2021 [email protected] Pipe Fitters 636 have important messages and or Ann to have your information MSHA schedule is on our web CJ Harrison would like all our reminders specific to our mem- updated. site & our Facebook page. Call members to know that she is still continued bership. Please like both and let Reminder: It is your respon- Ann at (906) 226-6511 ext. 4 to available by phone during these 248-585-0636 and they will regis- us know what you think. sibility to call the hall as soon as register. MSHA expires in one uncertain times, she is working ter you. Be “ready” when the GOD BLESS ORGA- you get laid off, the day you call year. from home doing phone confer- calls come in. Safety modules NIZED LABOR AND THE LA- “We still do not know one-thousandth of one percent of what ences which is still beneficial to and drug tests are paid for by the BOR MOVEMENT! nature has revealed to us.” all our members and their fami- Contractors Association. SUB Fund: – Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) lies. You can contact her @ 313- WHEN YOU STAY CUR- Print Unemployment Pay- 580-6887 RENT WITH YOUR SAFETY ment History located underneath “I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters The Retiree Association MODULES, DRUG TEST AND the Certification Tab when of their thoughts.” Meetings have been cancelled FIRST AID, YOU WILL logged into your MiWAM ac- –John Locke (1632 - 1704) until further notice. The election QUALIFY FOR FUTURE BO- count. Deadline for submittals is has also been postponed until NUS PAYMENT’S. Noon on Thursday in order to Fishing gives you a sense of where you fit in the sceme of things further notice. – President David Recovery Support Group: receive a check that Friday. - Your place in the universe...I, mean, here I am, one small guy with Evans Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support Checks will be mailed out on Fri- a fishing pole on this vast beach and out there in the blue expanse UA password good thru Recovery group for ongoing re- day. No in-person pickups al- of ocean are these hundreds of millions of fish...laughing at me.” June 30, 2021: CERTIFIED AP- covery from substance abuse and lowed. If a holiday falls on a Fri- –Unknown PRENTICESHIPS addiction meets the second and day, checks will be issued on “I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.” Any member that is Retiring fourth Tuesday of each month at Thursday and deadline will be –Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC), contact Benesys @ 248-813-9800 4:30pm at the office of “Work moved up to Wednesday by Local 85, con’t for your Retirement paperwork or Life Strategies” 26789 Woodward noon. visit www.ualocal85.org. “Nothing is as irritating as the fellow who chats pleasantly if you want to meet with the Fi- Avenue, Suite 3105, Huntington Where to submit docu- Insurance: When you are while he's overcharging you.” nancial Secretary Treasurer, Woods 48070. Call 248-545-8301 ments: Address: UA Local Union working out of another Local’s ju- –Kin Hubbard (1868 - 1930) please give him a 7-to-10-day for details or any questions you 85 SUB, 3535 Bay Road, Saginaw, risdiction it may take up to 90 days notice so that he can get all of may have. MI 48603 Fax: (989) 791-3468 for your Insurance and Pension “I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's your paperwork in order. Also, a Relations/Divorce Email: [email protected] to be reciprocated back to Local full. And scratch where it itches.” Dues: If you do not pay your Support Group meet on the sec- SUB Application for Ben- 85, which may cause problems – Alice Roosevelt Longworth (1884 - 1980) Dues by the end of each quarter. ond and fourth Thursday of the efits: Must be on file in order to with your Health Insurance. “A technical objection is the first refuge of a scoundrel.” After 2 quarters go unpaid you month at 6pm. receive SUB Check. Available at ALWAYS SAVE YOUR –Heywood Broun (1888 - 1939) will then be Expelled and have to Worker Assistance Pro- the Hall. CHECK STUBS and fax them in be Re-Initiated and pay a $200 Re- gram: Work Life Strategies, 90-Day Rule: The weeks to the hall at 989-791-3468 with “We judge ourselves by what we are capable of doing, while Initiation fee. LLC are available to our mem- you are claiming must be submit- the local you are working out of others judge us by what we have already done.” Defined Contribution Pen- bers and their families to pro- ted within 90 days of the first indicated. We will fax them down –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882) sion Plan: For those members vide personal counseling ser- Monday following the week in to BeneSys to keep your Insur- who use the Voice Response Unit, vices and when needed, referral which you are eligible to receive ance up to date. “Be brief, for no discourse can please when too long.” VRU to obtain balance informa- to other professionals. Call 248- a State benefit per the Plan Docu- RETIREE LUNCHEON: All –Miguel de Cervantes (1547 - 1616) tion and transfers funds in your 545-8301 to talk to a counselor ments. retiree luncheons are postponed “If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school meta- Defined Contribution Pension, for issues relating to grief, al- Taxes: There are no taxes until further notice. Please check physics, for instance; let us ask, "Does it contain any abstract rea- the number has changed. The cohol and or drug addiction, taken out of SUB Fund Checks, the ualocal85.org or Facebook for soning concerning quantity or number?" No. "Does it contain any new number for the VRU is 877- bankruptcy, financial manage- however they are taxable wages all up to date information. experimental reasoning concerning matter of fact and existence?" 410-9984. Plan provider number ment, marital, depression, legal and you will receive a W-2 at the Condolences: Our thoughts No. Commit it then to the flames: for it can contain nothing but is 7526. and family counseling. end of the year. If you want taxes and prayers go out to the family sophistry and illusion.” You can now login to your Consultations with Work Life withheld from your SUB Fund of George Such II who passed –David Hume (1711 - 1776) Defined Contribution account on Strategies are a service paid for Check, please indicate the dollar away July 6, 2021. the Local’s website. Just click on by the Insurance Fund. Refer- amount for Federal and State on Remember you all are essen- the “Defined Contribution login rals to outside professionals, if each SUB submittal. tial to me. here tab” and it will take you to needed, will be paid for accord- NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: Justin M. Pomerville the BeneSys login page. The ing to the current health care plan Address & Phone Update: Business Manager/Financial Defined Contribution website is benefits. Please call the Union Hall to up- Secretary www.yourplanaccess.com/ date any address or phone num- Local Union 85 benesys. All inquiries. “Successful people in this ber changes at (989) 799-5261. Are you “Work Ready”? world are those who get up and Beneficiary Cards: Please BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING Have any of your safety modules look for circumstances they call the Union Hall for any MIDDLETON expired? Is your Drug Test cur- want. If they can't find them, they changes in beneficiary informa- Real Estate Training Inc. rent? Check your report card at make them.” tion at (989) 799-5261. 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 mustbsafe.org and if it is time for Troy, MI 48098 –George Bernard Shaw (1856 Website Address: Please www.middletontraining.com renewal call the Training Center - 1950) (Continued next column) (Continued next column) 248-885-8311 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021

Local 25

Iron Workers Local 8

Iron Workers Local 25 CHANGE: Any member experi- Iron Workers NOVI – In-person Union encing a divorce or a new spouse Meeting Monday, July 26, 2021 MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- Iron Workers Local 8 at all Union Halls. After 16 months efit Office within 31 days; other- Tim Roman of Covid precautions, we will wise wait until the next open- Business Representative have our first in-person Union enrollment period (April 1-April UPPER PENINSULA – Meeting again. Please join us for 30). A Marriage certificate will WELD CERTIFICATIONS: some much-needed comraderie & be required. Weld certifications are being held socialization. Zoom still available Steward meeting(s): The on an as-needed basis. Please if you cannot make it. Flint meeting is Wednesday, July contact Rich Hanson at the Ap- Ironworkers Local 25 APP - 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm. The prenticeship office for more infor- Sign up for our emails via our Saginaw meeting is Thursday, mation. 414-476-9372. SPRAYING A NICE COAT OF white to the underside of a ceiling at the Michigan Regional Carpenters website (www.ironworkers- July 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm. The MEMBERSHIP MEETING: and Millwrights Training Center in Detroit is Justin Tackett of Michigan Painters District Council 25.org). We continue to commu- Lansing meeting is Monday, July Iron Workers Local #8 in-person Local 2353. He’s employed by Detroit Spectrum Painting. nicate through the PUSH NOTI- 26, 2021 at 6:00 pm. All mem- Membership Meeting will be held FICATIONS – Please download bers welcome! on July 28th, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. CST. the APP if you haven’t done so Stewards’ Notes: 1) The link Local #8 will stay in compliance yet-again, via our website! for Online Steward Report forms with governmental guidance of Blue Water Building Trades is found in the upper right-hand social distancing and capacity invites members & their families corner of our website www. limits. to participate in the Rotary Inter- ironworkers25.org LOG-IN DI- Due to this limitation, our national Day Parade, Port Huron, RECTIONS will follow once you plan is to continue a virtual broad- Wednesday July 21, 2021. Stag- click the link that reads “Elec- cast of the meeting in conjunc- Glaziers & ing on Pine Grove Ave. between tronic Steward Reports.” tion with in-person attendance. Erie St. and Glenwood St. Just These forms are much easier Members can gain access to Glassworkers look for the Trades Vehicles - they than the paper forms, we encour- the meeting at https://meet- Local 357 District Council 1M Local 1M will be hard to miss. 5:00 pm Fami- age you to give it a try if you have ing.iwl8.org on the afternoon of Business Manager: Robert lies assemble at the staging area not yet done so. 2) PLEASE be the meeting. Gonzalez & the Parade begins at 6:30 pm. sure to check dues for members MINE SAFETY TRAINING: Glaziers & Glassworkers 357 Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of Painters District Council 1M The International Iron and boomers too AND BE SURE The next MSHA Refresher Class WARREN – Our next regu- every month at 6:30 p.m., with the WARREN – Dear Members, Worker Festival will take place ALL BOOMERS HAVE SIGNED will be held on August 21st, 2021, lar scheduled union meeting will Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m. DC1M WEBSITE: www.iupatdc1 August 13-15, 2021 at Mackinaw BOTH THE RECIPROCAL AND at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. To sign up be on Monday August 2, 2021 at Place: 14587 Barber Ave, Warren City MI. Find a room at THE ASSESSMENT-TARGET- for this class, and provide your 6pm. MI 48088 & 419 S. Washington michigan.org www.mackinawcity.com. For ING. 3) All members please be email address, please contact We will continue to have ex- Ave, Lansing MI 48933 DC1M FACEBOOK: www. more information contact Mike sure to keep your Union dues paid Ann Lakenen at Pipefitters #111 tremely warm weather coming up facebook.com/iupat1m Christensen 989-751-5082. up to date as it is criteria for work- - 906-226-6511. over the next few months. Be your Local Union 312 DC 1M UNION CARDS* Iron Workers Local 25 An- ing. You can be asked to leave If you sign up for MSHA brothers and sisters keeper. Look Business Rep: Tim Schwerin Any questions regarding a nual Picnic will take place this the jobsite if your dues are not classes and do not attend or after each other, and make sure Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of lost, damaged Union card, or if year on Saturday, August 28, 2021 current. cancel, you will be charged a you stay hydrated. If you need a every month at 6:30 p.m. you have dues inquiries or have at the Training Center 50490 W. THE TRAINING CENTER fee of $30.00 and will be sus- break from the sun, take it. Heat Place: 1473 N. 30th St., Galesburg, not received a card please con- Pontiac Trail, Wixom MI 48393. WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK pended from any further Mine exhaustion is easy to get. Be safe! MI 49053 tact the DC1M offices at: More details to follow; Mark your OF JULY 19-23, 2021 FOR THE Safety classes until the fee is School work has begun, and Local Union 514 Warren Office: (586)552- calendar! ANNUAL INSTRUCTOR paid. is in full swing. We will continue Business Rep: Scott Mikulen Pay union dues with per- TRAINING. IRON WORKERS LOCAL to remain busy throughout the 4474 extension 100 Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday sonal check or money order and Also, to clarify a rumor: WE #8 ONLINE STORE: Check out summer. Freeland Office: (989) 695- of every month at 7:30 p.m. mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – ARE NOT DOING OPEN IN- Local #8’s swag at the online Keep your working status 6888 Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- TERVIEWS FOR THE APPREN- store at iwl8.org. current; this helps protect your PAINTERS DISTRICT Arbor, MI. 0965. PLEASE include your book TICESHIP APPLICANTS. INTERNATIONAL IRON benefits. If you have a mailing COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE Web site: www.iupat- number on the face of the check/ New Apprentice Applica- WORKER FESTIVAL – 37TH address and/or telephone num- local514.org. APP money order. Pay union dues in tions are being accepted BUT you ANNIVERSARY: The Interna- ber change, please notify the Local Union 826 Painters Dis- person at the Novi Union Hall (M- MUST go to ironworkers25.org, tional Iron Worker Festival will be Union and Fund Offices of the trict Council 1M th th Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). print the application, gather held on August 13 , August 14 , changes. is pleased to an- After hours, use the outdoor- documentation then phone the and August 15th, 2021, in Macki- Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of Dues payments may be nounce its’ all dues-collection box. school for an appointment; no naw City, Michigan. mailed to the Union Office at every month at 5:30 p.m. new APP. CREDIT/DEBIT CARD pro- walk-in foot traffic. The Wixom Events on Friday, August 14587 Barber Avenue, Warren, MI Place: 3115 Joyce St. cessing for Union Dues: Training Center – Phone: 248- 13th, 2021: 3:00 p.m. – Walk of Iron 48088. Make checks payable to: Burton, MI 48529 •For IPHONE go Comerica has changed the pro- 960-2130. Ceremony, North Huron Avenue DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M in care Local Union 845 to IOS store, cessing platform in compliance Apprentices: Fill out your - Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Registration of Glassworkers #357. Business Rep – Fred Frederickson •For ANDROID with new banking regulatory monthlies online at the website and Booth Set-up. 6:00 p.m. – When traveling to work out Meeting date: 1st Thursday of ROBERT go to Google rules. The new platform now re- or mobile app located under the Live Band/Dancing. of town, all members are reminded every month at 7 p.m. GONZALEZ Playstore quires all new and existing users apprenticeship tab “Monthly Events on Saturday, August that they must check in with the Place: 419 S. Washington Av- Search for to authenticate themselves. Any- Report Sign-In,” this gives you 14th, 2021: 10:00 a.m. – Parade, local that you are working in as enue, Lansing, MI 48933 “Painters and Allied Trades” one who has used the prior sys- the ability to electronically sub- 11:00 a.m. – Kid’s Events – 12:00 per the International Constitution Local Union 1052 download APP tem will need to set up brand new mit your monthlies. Also located Noon – Registration closes. 12:00 and our local C.B.A. Business Rep – Jake Fluty Username: your member id# payment information AND will under the apprenticeship tab you Noon – Skilled Events – 6:00 p.m. The Fund Office address is Meeting date: The Fourth Password: painters need to create a new log-in and will find “Evaluation Form” Jour- – Live Band/Dancing. Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint Wednesday of every month at With this APP you can ac- password the first time you log neyman/Supervision can use this Events on Sunday, August Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI 6:30 p.m th cess training classes, Local Union in. The link is available on our to submit apprentice evaluations 15 , 2021 – 10:00 a.m. – Old 48098-066; phone number: 248- Place: 3115 Joyce St., Burton MI meeting times and dates, receive website, www.ironworkers25.org using computer/cell phone and Timer’s Events – Followed by 641-4957; fax 248-813-9898. 48529 and cell phone APP. The NEW submit electronically. Please World Champion Column Climb If you are in need of safety Local Union 1803 alerts, and communications from phone number is 866-635-2826. also note, you must check your – Awards Ceremony – Approxi- modules, please contact your Business Rep: Josh Ovalle your Union, etc. Organizer’s Minute: “If any email on a regular basis; we now mately 2:00 p.m. employer if you are employed or Meeting date: 4th Tuesday of ev- GET INVOLVED AND PAR- man tells you he loves America, email your annual MUST drug RETIREE & ACTIVE MEM- the union office @ 586-552-4478, ery month at 5:30 p.m. TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! yet hates labor, he is a liar.” – screen paperwork and your pay BER UPDATES: if you’re not. Any questions call Place: 7677 Midland Road, OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO Abraham Lincoln. The (rat) own- raise slips. Cal Prout: A Celebration of the hall or call the Council @ 586- Freeland, MI 48623. WORK: To keep work placement ers of the nonunion contractors I To view classes at the Local Cal’s Life, a 62 year, Retired Mem- 552-4474. Participation is very Local Union 2352 efficient, please notify the office face use lies and intimidation as 25 Apprenticeship School, please ber of our Union will be held on important to keep your union Business Rep: Jeremy Haviland when you are laid off or going their favorite tools. Last year the go the ironworkers25.org to view Sunday, August 8th, 2021, 3:00- strong, so try to make it to a meet- Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of back to work. owners of American Steel Con- the block schedule; we are prac- 5:00 p.m. at the Elks Club in ing. every month at 6:30 p.m. struction told their Ironworkers ticing social distancing protocols, Negaunee, Michigan. -Business Rep- Don Stepp Warren office# is 586-552- Place: District Council 1M, 14587 4474 or Freeland office# is 989- that talking about union activity etc. Due to the high volume of Sis Prout and Family wel- Barber Ave., Warren, MI. 695-6888. is a fireable offense, but the law apprentices doing their make-up come all of Cal’s Iron Worker Local Union 2353 friends and family members to New is clear. days, we are limiting the number Business Rep: Keith Anderson this (casual) Remembrance of In the United States of to 10 per day. Please call the Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of job starts should be reported to Cal’s Life, as an Iron Worker and America, EVERY employee has school to make up days …. Do every month at 6:30 p.m. the Union office, please do so Officer of our Union. Cal passed the right to speak freely about not just show up and expect to be Place: District Council 1M, 14587 Get involved. Work smart. away on February 5th, 2021 at the organizing. That’s why the Na- allowed to stay. Barber Ave, Warren, MI. Work safe. tional Labor Relations Board, The Novi retiree meeting will age of 82. along with the Ironworkers at be Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 10:00 Let’s attend and extend our Local 591 ASC, filed 13 Unfair Labor Prac- am. The Novi retirees Board of condolences to Sis and Cal’s tice Charges against the owner Directors will meet on Wednes- Family. Sign, Pictorial & and his management. If you day, August 4, 2021 in Novi at 9:00 Jim St. Peter: Retired Mem- Display would like to know more about am. Watch for updates at ber and Vietnam-era Veteran, Jim organizing, to have a more edu- (www.ironworkers25.org) or the St. Peter, is currently residing in Sign Pictorial & Display 591 membership and willingly works cated perspective when the con- Local 25 app that you can down- the Jacobetti Home for Veterans WARREN – The next Gen- at a nonunion shop doing union versation comes up, please give load by searching “Iron Workers in Marquette. eral Membership Meeting will be work can have charges preferred me a call. “Truth will ultimately Local 25” to stay informed on Arrangements to visit Jim “The knowledge of the held on Tuesday, Sept, 7 ,2021 at against them under Sec. 16.4,and prevail where there is pain to union matters. can be made by calling the Home world is only to be acquired in 6:30p.m. Trustees and union stew- 19.8 of the District Council By- bring it to light.” – George Jim Hamric started up break- at 906-226-3576, ask to talk to the world, and not in the closet.” ards meet at 6:20 p.m. The Au- laws. Washington. fast on the last Friday of each Amy. – Lord Chesterfield (1694 - gust meeting has been cancelled Any questions on local In Solidarity, Your Orga- month at Mom’s Restaurant 9:00 Visits can be arranged to 1773) following yearly tradition union issues, please call Jeremy nizer Hank Kiluk #1252798 am. Located 2691 Fort St, Tren- see Jim outside the Home, if re- Members must be in good Haviland at 586-899-0183, or Cell: (313) 600-8242. ton, MI 48183. All are welcome! quested. Jim would like to see “We can learn much from standing (dues up to date) with Keith Anderson at 586-899-7958, MANDATORY TO WEAR A This information is as of some of his Iron Worker Broth- wise words, little from wise- District Council 1 app or receipt your Business Representatives. FACE MASK IF YOU ARE STILL Submission Time for this Article ers from the Escanaba and cracks, and less from wise guys.” of paid dues to attend meeting Questions pertaining to Lo- NOT VACCINATED & VISIT (07/12/2021 12:00 pm E.S.T.). Marquette areas. – William Arthur Ward Anyone possessing a union cal 591 Pension Fund issues call ANY UNION OFFICE OR 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care UNION HALL. issues call 248-358-3340 or 800- FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: BLS: new claims for jobless aid fewest in 15 months 482-8736 which will then be an- 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and WASHINGTON, D.C. (PAI) nesses across the nation. checks the week of June 12, the receiving pandemic unemploy- swered directly through fund of- follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am – The number of workers filing Those $300 weekly checks go Bureau of Labor Statistics re- ment benefits,” the federal fice. to 4:30pm. The mailing address new claims for jobless benefits, to workers who don’t qualify for ported. That’s equivalent to 10.5 checks. OUT OF WORK: BACK TO for member BENEFIT-related mat- as an after-effect of the regular state-run jobless benefits percent of the entire U.S. In nine of the 26 states, more WORK: procedure for out of and ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 Coronavirus pandemic, hit its – such as Uber and Lyft drivers, workforce. than half of the workers who have back to work: When laid off or Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box lowest level in 15 months, the “independent contractors” and Meanwhile, 474,397 other lost or will lose the $300 checks going back to work, call the of- 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue Bureau of Labor Statistics re- “gig economy” workers – or to workers filed claims for aid in the by July 3 are workers of color, fice. 586-552-4474 Cross Health Claims and Cus- ported. But that still left more than workers who exhausted their week ending June 26. That’s NELP added. tomer Service 877-790-2583. Delta 14 million people getting checks regular state benefits. down from 509,770 the week of Dental Claims and Customer Ser- – and millions of those were cut NELP reported the $300 fed- June 19. Both weekly figures are vice 800-482-8915. off by Independence Day. eral checks cover 74.7 percent of the lowest since the pandemic BENEFIT FOR NEW That’s because 26 Republi- the jobless in the GOP-run states. was officially declared March 13, CHILD: Any member who has a can governors have yanked their Nationally, NELP calculated, the 2020. new born child, or a new depen- states out of special federal aid cutoffs will leave some 4.7 million “Although states do not re- dent child through marriage by July 3, the National Employ- jobless workers without any aid port demographic information on MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- ment Law Project (NELP) reports. at all after July 3. And all the other recipients of” the $300 weekly efit Office of your new dependent Those governors maintain jobless will lose those checks just checks, “over 46 percentof unem- within 31 days; otherwise wait that the extended federal jobless after Labor Day, unless Congress ployment insurance recipients in until the next open-enrollment assistance is keeping jobless extends the program. the states ending the programs period (April 1-April30). A birth workers on the sidelines, while Nationally, the states and the early are people of color. We can mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com certificate will be required. there are numerous “help federal government sent out a reasonably assume they make up (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 BENEFIT FOR LIFE wanted” signs put out by busi- combined 14,659,761 jobless aid a disproportionate share of those July 16, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9

Local 47 Heat and Frost Heat and Insulators Abatement Frost Workers Heat and Frost Insulators & Insulators Allied Workers Local 47 Local 207 LANSING – The next Regu- lar Union Meeting will be held on Abatement Workers Local 207 Local 25 Friday, August 13, 2021. The TAYLOR – There are a lot of meeting will be held at the upcoming projects slated for J.A.T.C. Training center located Summer so be prepared for work. Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 at 906 Terminal Rd., Lansing, MI When you do return to work, fol- SOUTHFIELD – UNION 48933. low all required Covid guidelines MEETING: Due to a power out- To combat and limit the that may be in place for certain age at the Union Hall, the July 8, spread of Covid-19, Local 47 en- sites. Remember to call in if you 2021 Membership Meeting was courages all members to continue are unemployed for help with fu- unable to take place. Therefore, to work safe, and if you feel sick ture placement. Workers are our first regularly scheduled contact a doctor immediately. needed Immedi- Membership meeting will take Any retirees wanting to go ately all over the place Thursday, to work, please call the office. Detroit area! It August 12, 2021 The Funds Trustees have is time to get off AT WORK AT THE DETROIT Carpenters Training Center project are (l-r) Gilbert Ortiz of Laborers at 6:00 p.m. at waived the 79-hour rule. the couch and Local 1191 and Dave Shuff of Carpenters Local 687. They’re employed by Acoustic Ceiling & Partition. the Union Hall. All members should have get back to sheet filled out and on file in or- ANNUAL PIC- received a letter from our Inter- work! Remem- der to be referred out for work by NIC: The An- national regarding the Asbestos ber if you go the Local Union. Also be sure to nual Picnic will Exposure Scientific Study. For more than a year Check & Update your Skills regu- take place on more information on how to par- KEVIN without hours larly. Saturday, Au- ticipate in this study, please con- MEAGHER the system will Laborers 1191 also contact the Local Union of- Roll Call: All members on the gust 7, 2021 at tact Business Manager Patrick Lapse you auto- DETROIT – Monthly Mem- fice at (313) 894-2241 to use a CURT out-of-work list must re-register Stony Creek Welch at the main Local 47 Office matically and you will lose your bership Meetings: Union meet- Local Union computer to com- every quarter within the first five McGLONE Metropark. A number: 517-708-0665 membership. ings are held on the first Friday plete required modules. days of the following months: mailing will be Per the Rules and Proce- It is time to call in your avail- of every month at 7:00 pm at the Training: Check out the March, June, September and De- going out soon with all the de- dures: ability and get back to some Union hall (except for holidays), training classes available to you cember. Your failure to do so will tails. Anyone wishing to help Members must notify the steady work for you and your the next membership meeting at no cost. Journeymen and ap- result in your name being re- with the picnic should please office within 24 hours of being family! Updated, working tele- will on the August, 6th 2021. prentices may still obtain train- moved from the referral list. *Ex- contact the Union Office. laid off or charges may be placed. phone numbers are necessary to Retirees: The Retiree ing through MLTAI’s online ample: If your name is on the list NOTICE TO ALL: When Members must notify the help you with work placement. Council’s meetings are the last training at https://lms.mltai.org. in April and or May and you you move into the Medicare Ad- office before ANY overtime is Do not get caught without the Friday of the month. The meet- Types of training you can take don’t re-register by June 5th your vantage Program, your deduct- worked. necessary current job site creden- ings are held 11:00 a.m. at the Lo- include: Asbestos Awareness- name will be removed from the ible balance for the year, is sup- Contracts are available at the tials, although several state agen- cal Union Hall, located at 2161 Silica Awareness-Infectious Dis- list. posed to carry over. Whatever Union Office or at the Union cies have relaxed renewal require- West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. ease Awareness-Respirator CONTACT NUMBERS you have paid toward your an- Meeting upon request. ments due to the pandemic. Union Dues For 2021: Ef- Awareness-Hazard Communica- Michigan Laborers’ Fringe nual deductible, prior to chang- OSHA 10: Local 47 will be There is a major need for fective January 1, 2021 regular tion-Blood borne Pathogens Benefits Funds (Annuity, Insur- ing over to Medicare Advantage offering OSHA 10 to any Active manpower right now in Illinois monthly dues are $35.00 for ac- Awareness-Covid-19 Awareness- ance, Pension & Vacation) Program, should follow you. As Member who is not current with and Missouri... Most of this work tive members. Retiree monthly Lead Awareness. Telephone: (877) 645-2267 with any system, there can be the program. The course is done falls under the Missouri rate dues will remain the same $8.00. NOTE: Classes & Certifi- Fax: (517) 321-7508 flaws. Please keep an eye out for online, so if you wish to take the of $32.60 per hour as well Reminder: Be sure to keep cations contractors have been Website: www.michigan any charges related to your de- course please contact the Local as overtime on some of these the Local Union updated with asking for are: OSHA 30, Asbes- laborers.org ductible balance not being car- Union office with your email ad- projects and hotel on a per con- any changes to your phone num- tos & Lead Awareness, Hoisting Delta Dental: (800) 524-0149 ried over, when you move into the dress and we will be more than tractor per job basis. Some of the ber, address, and/or email. & Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Metropolitan Detroit Labor- Medicare Advantage Program. If happy to set it up for you. If you work is ASAP and some of the Members can now Pay Dues Class A Cdl License, Asbestos ers’ (Pension) you receive a charge that should do not have a computer at home, projects are 2 weeks out. If you online 24/7 on our website at Removal Supervisors Licence, Telephone: (248) 641-4942 have been covered by your de- you are welcome to come to the have a Illinois or MO License www.laborerslocal1191.org!!! Confined Space Permit Re- Fax: (248) 813-9898 ductible, please contact the Fund Local Union Office to take the please Contact Wade Edwards as Upper right-hand corner Pay quired, Grade Checking Blue- Metropolitan Detroit Labor- Office. course. soon as possible for details Dues tab, and follow the print Reading & Measuring ers’ (Healthcare) APPAREL. New Local 25 To ensure all Active Mem- at 314-581-2254.With most instructions…Please also check Tools, GPS Location. Telephone: (800) 228 0048 apparel is available at the Union bers and Retirees are receiving state agencies working from out our website and “Laborers’ The above training and cer- Metropolitan Detroit Labor- Hall. New items include: knit hats their Robo calls please make sure home during this pandemic fill- Local 1191” Facebook page for tifications are all available at the ers’ (Vacation) and beanies, new hi-vis short you have not blocked the follow- ing out on-line renewals is the important information about your training center. It could mean the Telephone: (877) 645-2267 and long sleeved t-shirts and hi- ing number: (804) 441-8365. There way to go. They are processing Local Union. difference of being sent to work Web Site: www.metro vis hoodies. Apparel can be are several members who have much quicker than traditional mail NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- or not! detroitlaborers.org viewed on the Facebook page. the number blocked and therefore in applications. cal Union Constitution Article FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 Death Certificates: Please M.U.S.T. SAFETY MOD- are not receiving the Robo Calls. If you have any questions VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are your 18 MUST Safety modules always notify the Union Hall with ULES: It is important to keep your These calls are only used for Im- about on-line applications or due on the first day of the month are updated as well. If you are a phone call when a member of M.U.S.T. Safety Modules up to portant Notifications from the what states you may want to get and unless paid on or before the not able to go to the Training the Local has passed away and date. If you have Modules expir- Local Union Business Manager a license for do not hesitate to last day of the following month, Center for MUST Safety Modules submit a copy of a Death Certifi- ing and needing to be completed, and Funeral Notifications. If you call the office or my cell. We are the member shall be deemed sus- contact the Local Union to as- cate for deceased active or retired give the Union Office a call to are not receiving these calls, looking at scheduling a new ini- pended by the International sist you with making arrange- member. have the testing authorization please contact the Local Union tial class for Late March so please Union without notice. ments to complete them. Scholarships. LIUNA mem- turned on. Office and we will double check if you can recommend anyone Save Time & Money: We Referral List: Every mem- bers can apply for scholarships EMPLOYEMNT CHANGES: to make sure we have the correct that you know can handle this urge members to make their pay- ber who is looking for work must for university, college, trade All employment changes; hire, number in the system or if you work have them call the office to ments timely to avoid additional call, or come to the Local Union school and technical trainings lay off, fire, shop change, disabil- may have blocked the number. get an application filled out and costs! Monthly dues can be de- Office on Mondays between 1:00 through Union Plus. ity, etc. must be called into the Local 47 has been receiving sent in so we can get them into ducted from your vacation check pm and 4:00 pm and put their Learn more information Union Hall. The only way to guar- a lot of returned mail from our the next class. and sent directly to the Local name on the out-of-work list. You about Union Plus scholarships at antee you are on the out of work members. We ask that if you have UPCOMING ASBESTOS Union. Please stop by the Local must have an out-of-work skills www.unionplus.org list and your employment records a change of address or phone TRAINING CLASSES: Asbes- Union office to get one of the remains current and correct. number to please call the Local tos Initial August 2nd thru the 6th “Vacation Monthly Dues Deduc- LAY OFF/HIRE: Please be Union Office right away so we still spots open. Asbestos Re- tion” forms or you may call the SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY reminded, all members shall no- can update your information fresher Aug. 28. Local Union office at (313)-894- tify the Business Manager within throughout our system, TIC’s, Check with the Office to 2241 to have one mailed to you. forty-eight hours after accepting and the with the International. It ensure the classes will occur as Members who sign up for REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES a job or upon termination of em- is very important to make sure scheduled. Vacation monthly dues deduction ployment. Failure to report will your contact information is al- — All classes will be held at and pay (6) months at a time will BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 35 YEARS result in an automatic $50 fine. ways update with Local 47. Local 207’s office @ 26453 receive a 1-month rebate!!! To S.U.B. FUND: Please be re- Anyone interested in joining Northline in Taylor. better serve our membership, we BIESKE & ASSOCIATES minded, in order to receive a the newly formed Breath Of Life — Classes begin promptly at are accepting Credit & Debit S.U.B. Fund check on Friday, all Committee is asked to please call 8AM and end at 4PM, followed payments. Many people are wrongly paperwork must be submitted to the Local Union Office. by a Lead Awareness Update. Vacation Monthly Dues De- rejected when they apply for the Office no later than 2:00 p.m. We have received our Breath If you are due to expire and duction Authorization: Mem- Social Security Disability on Thursday. of Life Gun Raffle Tickets, if your need one of these refreshers now, bers may revoke vacation benefits. Money was taken out SUB FUND TIME LIMITA- interested to purchase any tick- please call the Taylor Office (1- monthly dues authorization at of their paychecks for Social TION: Please be reminded, per ets please call the Union Office 800-207-5622) to register. any time by signing a vacation Security taxes to ensure that the Plan Document: Each time a or you can get a hold of someone —Class sizes are being lim- deduction cancellation form. This they would receive disability participant receives a State Un- on the job site who is selling them. ited due to state guidelines cur- cancellation form must be sent to benefits if they could no longer employment check, he/she must Breath of Life Gun Raffle rently in place. the Local Union 1191 office, how- work full-time. Sadly, the mail or deliver the receipt, check Drawing will be held on Friday, BE SAFE, WEAR YOUR ever understand that Local 1191 government denies approxi- stub, or a copy of the check to July 30, 2021. If you have not yet MASKS, & FOLLOW THE SO- needs to have this form on file at mately 60% of those who apply the Administrator’s office within purchased your ticket do so CIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES! least 60 days before the next va- for disability benefits. thirty (30) days of receipt of said soon. This is your last chance to cation checks are distributed for Attorneys J.B. Bieske State Unemployment check. purchase your tickets. the months of May or November. and Jennifer Alfonsi have Any request for a benefit pay- Pension and Health Wel- Local 47 cont’d Vacation Check Direct De- 55 years combined experience ment past the thirty (30) days will fare: Joshua Kroell (989) 385- Remember that Auto and posit: If your mail delivery is representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet be denied per the Plan Document. 2671 Motorcycle accidents are not slow or your mail is getting lost, with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms BENESYS: When calling the Allied Workers’ Local 47 covered by our plan. Auto and then it is highly recommended to assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are Fund Office, Benesys, please be Fringe Benefit Funds Motorcycle accidents should be get your vacation check direct de- located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the sure to get the name of the per- 6525 Centurion Drive covered by your personal Auto posited into your bank checkings court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local Michigan judges. son providing you information. Lansing, MI 48917-9275 Insurance policy. or savings account. A Payee De- Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the Lately, we have been experienc- Toll Free: (800) 323-8079 Members having questions posit Agreement must be com- application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several ing some incorrect information Telephone: (517) 321-7502 regarding Pension and Welfare pleted and signed, and the mem- hundred cases before a court date is even set. being provided to our members. Fax: (517) 321-7508 Fund please contact TIC Interna- ber must return the payee deposit In order to make sure the correct Joshua Kroell will be avail- tional at the numbers below or log Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal agreement at least 60 days before that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. information is provided, it helps able via phone to answer any onto their Website: www.heat the following vacation distribu- And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much to have a name so the Union Of- questions regarding Pension, frostlocal47benefits.org: tion for the month of May, or higher percentage yet. fice can call Benesys, correct the Welfare and Vacation Funds. Please complete and return November to Michigan Laborers In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney Joshua is the Secretary for the the working spousal forms to person providing incorrect infor- Vacation Fund, 6525 Centurion Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been mation and find out why they are Pension, Welfare, Vacation and TIC. Dr. Lansing Michigan 48917. interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi providing our members with in- Special Benefits and can be JATC Coordinator Phil MUST Safety Awareness have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to correct information. reached by phone at (989) 385- Wilson (616-466-8736) Training: Please check the many groups. SICK AND INJURED: Please 2671, or by mail at: P.O. Box 1498, Applications are open for MUST website at www.mustb Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If keep all our sick and injured mem- Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804. the Apprenticeship Program. Call safe.com to see how many mod- they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is bers in your thoughts and To all active members, if you the Union Office. ules you have. wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. prayers. have not sent in your Coordina- Under Duties of Apprentice- Drug Test Renewal: Mem- Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. tion of Benefits Form, your Spou- ship, Section 5.3 part L, page 4 of bers are reminded to keep your They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call “Whoever undertakes to set sal Form, or your Birth Certifi- the Apprenticeship Standards Yearly Drug Test current and them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or himself up as a judge of Truth and cates for your Children, no one states, “According to the Ap- also your 18 safety modules. You if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. Knowledge is shipwrecked by will be covered on our insurance prenticeship Standards you are can schedule an appointment to the laughter of the Gods.” until these items are sent to TIC. required to accurately fill out the take your modules at our training •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES –Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) Please call TIC immediately at online work report for NO later schools located in Perry, Wayne, “Not being able to govern (800) 323-8079 and get the above- than ten (10) days from the end St. Joseph, or Iron Mountain by •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU events, I govern myself.” mentioned forms into the fund of the current work week.” calling (517) 625-4919 or visit •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN –Michel de Montaigne (1533 ASAP and you will be reinstated Good and Welfare: Get well the training school website - 1592) retroactively. to all our sick and injured mem- www.mltai.org to schedule ap- (Continued next column) bers. pointments for modules. 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teering at the Wobbly Kitchen ev- pone the ARC Awards dinner for ery 2nd & 4th Sunday of each this year. It is our hope that we IBEW 58 month. The volunteers donate 3- can return next year and celebrate DETROIT – The next General 4 hours of their Sunday mornings our members as was intended Membership Meeting will be held to help prepare, distribute food with our dinners in the past. You on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:30 and various personal items to can Email us at: 58womens com- pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. those less fortunate at Cass Park. mittee @ibewlocal58.org , or call Electrical Industry Training Thanks to Lori & Paul committee chairs Angela Center is offering Continuing Castelli, Chris Cleveland, Mike Panicucci (586) 291-8014 or Kayla Education classes. Please check Conflitti, Wyatt Dailey, Bob Eddy, Pauli with any questions or sug- them out at http://www.detroiteitc Andy Folgmann, Charles Herze, gestions, we look forward to hear- .org/continuing-education/.We Norm Jaworski, Bryan Jones, Ray ing from you. Follow us on will start to cancel classes if they Kujawski, Jim LaBroski, Dan Instagram @ibewomen58; Check don’t meet the minimum enroll- Lombardo, Mike Melville, Rick us out on Facebook Local 58 ment requirements, or more hope- Moroni, Latansia Poole, Colin Women’s Committee. fully we will order books for those Steed, Joseph Spoonhour, Paul Local 58 Senior Softball SETTING LIGHT FIXTURES for an IT room at the Michigan Regional Carpenters Council Detroit of you who’ve signed up. Mem- VanOss, Felicia Wiseman and Team - We now have a senior 55 Training Center is Ed Baczewski of IBEW Local 58. He’s employed by Hatzel & Buehler. bers on the Storm Book must se- Kody Wright. We also thank and over team. Games are played cure their training through the members Chris Cooper and Jason Monday and Wednesday morn- Continuing Education Program Williams who volunteered at Bill ings at 10:00 am or 12:00 pm in offered by the school. If you need Helwig’s service change project Shelby twp.at two locations. assistance in registering for a and were not mentioned in the Main diamonds at Ford Field on class, please call the Training previous column. To help out and 23 mile rd. west of Van Dyke and Center at 586-751-6600. other community service activi- second at Mae Stecker park on Blood Drive: Our next Blood ties, contact Mike Conflitti or Rob 24 mile rd. east of Van Dyke. Drive will be Sept. 6, 2021, Labor Z at the union hall. Those who can come on out to Day, 6:30 AM-12:30 PM at the Members of the Entertain- cheer on your team. If you would Union Hall. Please schedule your ment Committee: The next meet- like more info, please contact IBEW Local 252 appointment today at www. ing will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, fol- Gerry Cassani at 586-804-8026 or ANN ARBOR – LAST redcrossblood.org and enter lowing the Community Service Joe Schraufnagel at 586-255- CHANCE FOR CONTRACTOR sponsor code ibew58 or call 1- Committee meeting that starts at 1205. PREP CLASS: We will be host- IBEW 800-RED CROSS, (1-800-733- 5:30 pm. IBEW Local 58 Retirees ing Pro-Union Consulting to as- IBEW 2767). Appointments honored, The Annual IBEW 58 Fam- Association: Summer is here, and sist IBEW Local 252 members in Local 445 walk-ins are welcome but it is ily Picnic is returning this year along with the season change becoming profitable union elec- LOCAL 948 highly recommended to make an with the lifting of restrictions on comes the opening of the Union trical/ renewable energy contrac- IBEW Local 445 appointment. Volunteers are outdoor gatherings. The Picnic Hall. We are starting to resume tors. Dates for class are August BATTLE CREEK – The An- IBEW Local 948 needed to help with the blood will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, some of our canceled activities, 5th, 6th, and 7th , 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 nual IBEW 445 Picnic has been FLINT – Our August Union drive. Please email Beth at at Camp Dearborn, Milford MI one of which is monthly board p.m. Please call the Union Hall to rescheduled for July 31, 2021. Meeting will be held on Monday, [email protected] if you starting 11 am. 10 camp sites have meetings, that will take place the sign up. We need a minimum of Please watch your mailboxes for August 9th, 2021 at 6:00pm. are interested. been reserved near the picnic site. second Wednesday of the 20 people for the class. the up-to-date flyer with the in- Our July Executive Board NEW BENEFIT ALERT. When you call Camp, Dearborn let month, our first one being July BE SURE TO KEEP BENEFI- formation to claim your tickets. Meeting will be held on Monday, SWORD Health – Virtual Physi- them know you are from IBEW 58 14 at 10 a.m. in the “Bill Rushford CIARY FORM UPDATED: A Please pass the word on to your July 26th, 2021 at 4:30 pm. cal Therapy services – Effective and would like to rent one of the sites. Room” in the basement of the hall. friendly reminder that beneficiary Local 445 Brothers and Sisters on The Retiree Club Meetings July 1, 2021. Start your journey EWMC of Southeastern MI The Board will begin to do forms are available at the fund your jobsites of the new date! will meet again starting August to living pain-free at home with – The next chapter meeting is the work to get luncheons under- office AND at the hall for anyone The Retiree Breakfast: The 3rd, 2012 at 9:00am. SWORD, virtual physical care for scheduled for Monday, July 19, way, and perhaps we will be able that may need to update benefi- Retiree monthly breakfast at 9am Do not forget to check our back, joint, and muscle pain at 6pm. Please bring any sugges- to pull together a picnic in Sep- ciary information. If your infor- at Lux Café at 2587 Capital Ave website for new content. Be sure which are proven to work better tions that you have for EWMC tember, as there isn’t enough time mation needs to be updated it SW. Mark your calendar for the to log in to see all the new con- than in-person physical therapy. involvement and engagement. to plan one for August. Of needs to be updated at BOTH. third Thursday of each month to tent. www.local948.com. SWORD virtual physical What can we safely participate course, with the re-opening of the TRAINING CLASSES attend. You can pay over the phone care matches you with a physical in that continues to promote State, sports venues, and busi- 2021: ALL CLASSES START AT The Annual IBEW 445 Golf with debit or credit card. You can therapist who learns about you the IBEW in the community? nesses we all need to remain dili- 5:00 P.M. Outing is scheduled for July 17, also stop by the Hall during busi- over a video call and designs a Thank you to everyone who con- gent about our health and that of 1. CPR/FIRST AID: Tues- 2021. ness hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) customized program. You’ll then tributed to our Toiletry and Sock those around us. Masks are still days, June 8th & 15th, September The General Membership and pay by cash, check, debit or get a tablet and motion sensors Drive to benefit the Detroit Public necessary if you aren’t vacci- 21st & 28th Meeting is the second Monday credit card. to track your exercise progress, Schools Community District Office nated, and of course we want to 2. Photovoltaic Class: Mon- of each month and starts at 5:00 Do not wait till you owe a re- give feedback and help correct of Homeless and Foster Care. We remember to wash our hands days, August 2nd thru October p.m. at the Hall. The new First Year instatement fee (4 months be- your form in real-time. Your will be delivering the items to them regularly and keep those clean 11th , (10 weeks) Apprentices will be sworn in at hind). physical therapist supports you by the end of the month. We are hands out of our faces. Unclean 3. Journeyman License the August 9, 2021 meeting. 2021 – Monthly Dues – Jour- every step of the way and even scheduled to start work on the hands are one of the most com- Prep: Tuesdays, August 31st thru The Executive Board meets neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- adjusts the program as your needs Malcolm X house in Inkster. A no- mon ways that colds and viruses November 9th, (6 classes every the fourth Monday of each month prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 change, so you get better, faster. tification will be sent out and you are spread. other week) starting at 4:30 p.m. a month Best of all, with SWORD no can contact Brother Andre Crook If you still have outstanding 4. Conduit Bending Class: Initial Sign and Daybook: 2020 – Monthly Dues – Jour- referral is needed, there’s no if you have any questions. dues for 2021, ($8 per year, per Thursdays, September 23rd thru Effective June 1, 2021, with the neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- copay so it’s free to you and eli- Thank you to those who person) make your checks pay- November 9th, (8 weeks) suspension of the NDERA, nor- prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 gible family members as part of continue to attend our Zoom able to “The Retirees Associa- 5. Instrumentation Part A: mal initial sign to Book 2, dings a month your health plan benefits. Get meetings. As we transition back tion,” and mail them to Ray Owen, Mondays, October 18th thru De- and the Daybook procedures will If you are unfamiliar with our started today – join.swordhealth to in person meetings, we will 428 Welch Rd., Northville, 48167. cember 20th, (10 weeks) return to normal business as referral procedure, please refer to .com/ewe/register – Effective July keep this option available for Let’s continue to check up on one 6. EVITP Electric Vehicle: usual. If you have any questions, our website @ http://local948 1, 2021. To view videos on how those who need it. Please make another via a phone call, a note, Mondays, August 30th, Septem- feel free to contact the Hall. .org/job_referrals/ SWORD works – go to sure your cell phone no. and your an email, text or a visit in person. ber 13th, September 27th, October PLEASE HELP!! – The Hall Gregory Remington www.ewjbt.org: Click on Docu- email address are up to date. The We are looking forward to seeing 11th, October 25th & November is asking for each member to Business Manager ments - Health Care -Insurance meeting information will be sent one another in the very near fu- 8th. verify their address, phone num- E-mail and Re-signs: If the Updates. If you have questions, out as soon as available. If you ture. Stay safe and take good 7. Osha 30: Mondays, Sep- ber and email address that we Hall does not have your e-mail please contact the Benefit Office are not receiving the notices, care! Happy Summer! tember 13th thru November 8th. have on file. We are looking into address it would be a good idea at 586-575-9200. please make sure that your infor- Be sure to keep the Union Hall Worth 30 BICSI CEC’s. a texting and email service, and if to send us an e-mail to An employer-sponsored em- mation is updated here at the hall. updated with any changes to your There is a $50 fee to hold a you would like to be included in [email protected] so we can ployee assistance program (EAP) Please continue to stay safe at phone no., address, and email. spot in all classes except First Aid/ those correspondences, we need add you to the e-mail list. This is a is a work-based intervention pro- work, home, and in the commu- As of 03/31/2021, the follow- CPR. You must register one week your current information. Thank great way to keep up with the lat- gram designed to identify and nity. #ibewstrong ing members have lapsed mem- prior to class start date. Call the you! est information on job calls and assist employees in resolving The RENEW Committee bership: Kirby, Philip D.; An- Training Center at (734) 475-1180 Local Website - Please check other information sent from the Hall. personal problems that may be meeting will be on Tuesday, July thony, Lawrence E.; Attard, to register. Masks must be worn the Local 445 website for the lat- adversely affecting their perfor- 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Jonathon M.; Burmeister, Daril A.; at all times in the school. est information, including job “Magnificent promises are mance at work, such as marital, The Safety Committee meet- Covington II, Joseph; Crump, JATC Instructor: The Ann postings. always to be suspected.” financial or emotional problems; ing will be on Monday, August Scott M.; Dickson, John R.; Arbor Electrical JATC is seeking The Local 445 web address –Theodore Parker (1810 - family issues; or substance or al- 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Dietrich, Paul J.; Drayton, a full-time instructor. If you are is IBEW445.com. 1860) cohol abuse. The Veterans Committee Brendon B. ; Dunn, Michael E.; interested please drop off a re- Local 58 Dues Information: will now be meeting monthly im- Durnen, Alex J. ; Edmonds, sume to the school at 13400 Luick Go to Apple/Google Play and mediately after the Safety com- Darold M.; Elias, Anis B.; Engram, Drive Chelsea, Michigan 48119 IBEW 252, continued download the IBEW 58 APP, we mittee meeting on the 2nd Mon- Janae S.; Fann, Anthony C.; before July 30, 2021. UnionPlus.org/ATT with discount code 4924966. must have a current email address day of each month. Grewe, Adam J.; Hannah, Local 252 Website & App: Retirees’ Breakfast: The Retirees’ Breakfast will resume on April on file for you. In the APP go to The Political Action Com- Jonathan T.; Johnson, Stephen The Local’s website www.ibew 14, 2021 and will take place the second Wednesday of each month at My Profile, My Member Tools, mittee (PAC) meets the 1st R.; Kozel, Joseph M.; Leggett, 252.org is up and running. There 8:00 a.m. at Leo’s Coney Island, 160 South Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI Pay Dues. Please follow all Wednesday of each month Via Clarence J.; Liebetreu, Matthew is also a Local 252 App available 48103. There is parking and entrances in both the front and rear of the instructions. You can also pay Zoom. To be added to our email R.; Logan Sr, Tinell D.; Looney, to download. Search “IBEW 252” restaurant. by phone with credit/debit or mail list please contact Jeannette Carl; Marsh, John P.; Maynard, in the app store. You must create Union 4 Life Golf Outing: The 2021 golf outing has been sched- a check/money order Bradshaw (313-408-1287). PAC Daniel P.; Mc Nett, Matthew P.; a new login and password to ac- uled for Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Stonebridge Golf Club, 1825 Local 58 Motorcycle Group: contributions can be made Mearnic, Nicholas P. Moning, cess the Members Only section. Clubhouse Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The next meeting will be Aug. through the APP, and at the Regal C.; Muhammad, Abdul R.; Your login for the old website is with a tee-off at 9 a.m. To complete your team or individual registra- 18, 2021 at the Union Hall start- Union Hall. You can contribute Neville, Scott A.; Nikprelaj, no longer valid. tion, visit www.union4lifecharity.com. Registration is $100 for indi- ing at 5:30. For more information more than the $4 that is sug- Valentino; Obear, Michael T.; M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: viduals, $400 for a 4 person team. contact Anthony Anderanin at gested on your quarterly dues, Oliver, Jayson A.; Reed Sr, Please make sure your MUST Local 252 Picnic: The Local’s picnic will be held on Saturday, [email protected] or Grace but you cannot exceed $175 per Jermaine L.; Reynolds, Robert A.; drug testing is current as you August 21st at 12:00 noon at the UAW Hall on M-52 in Chelsea. This Trudell 313-244-2268 for more info. calendar year. The loss of our Scaife, Anthony L.; Schweiger, cannot work on a U of M project year’s picnic will not be a potluck as it has been in the past, instead it Local No. 58 Benevolent deduction cut our resources in James K.; Seabrooks, Ralph L.; or several other projects in the will be a catered event. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated. If Fund: The next meeting will be 5 half, and we would like to assist Stockard, Matthew J.; Van Dyke, jurisdiction without being cur- you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Union Hall at p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3. local candidates and our members Andrew S.; West, Bradley L.; rent. Local 252 has a zero toler- (734) 424-0978 or Mic Brough at (734) 678-0992. Members of the Community looking to run for office. Wheeler, Jeffrey R.; Williams Jr, ance for alcohol or drug use. Retiring Soon?: The NEBF and IBEW Pension Benefit Fund Service Committee: The next Local 58’s Women’s Softball Nathaniel M.; Wilson, Robert W.; ERTS: Please make sure that applications can take 3 months to process, but can be filled out as meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, team, The Live Wires will be cel- Yokom, David C. you are signed up in the Elec- early as 6 months before your planned retirement effective date. If at 5:30 PM. The Wobbly Kitchen ebrating its 20th year anniversary IBEW Pension: Congratula- tronic Reciprocity Transfer Sys- you are nearing retirement, please contact Alana at the Union Hall to is up and running again and we this year and welcomes new play- tions to the following members tem. You must be signed up in start your paperwork at least 3 months before your planned retire- are assisting them every 2nd and ers. We play single recreational who have been placed on Inter- ERTS before working outside of ment date. 4th Sunday with food prep and games, USA Softball rules, Mon- national Pension: Larry Local 252’s jurisdiction or your Condolences: The Local sends our sincere condolences to the distribution at Cass Park. We are day nights at Claude Allison Park Wasalaski. benefits will not be transferred family of Jesse M. Petty, who passed away on July 7, 2021. Jesse was asking volunteers to show up at in Redford on Beech Daly Rd. All Members that have Passed back. brother to Christen Vincent, and was the son of Jesse E. Petty. the hall at 8 am to help with the skill levels welcome to join the Away- Erwin Bottrell, pension Aflac Insurance: Aflac has NOTICE TO RETIREES: If your 50-year commemorative watch Wobbly Kitchen program. To get camaraderie and solidarity. If you member, 60 year IBEW member- teamed up with the IBEW to of- stops working for any reason please contact the hall. involved with future community or someone you know would like ship; Darnel Bowman, pension fer its members Aflac benefits at CREDIT CARDS: The Local is now accepting credit cards to service projects contact Mike more info, please contact Grace member, 54 IBEW membership; a reduced rate. Contact Repre- pay union dues. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Conflitti or Rob Z at the union Trudell at 313-244-2268. Richard E. Rau, Technician I, Fa- sentative Lisa Enerson for infor- Discover. There is a fee of 3.5% to use your card. hall. Local 58 is very active with Local 58’s Women’s Com- ther to JIW Dennis M. Heuwagen, mation about Accident, Cancer, UNION DUES FOR 2021: Effective January 1, 2021 union dues community service in the Metro mittee-. Our next regular meeting Brother-in-law to the late JIW Critical Care, Dental and Vision for “A” members will remain $119.25 per quarter. Union dues for “BA” Detroit area and has a variety of is Thursday, July 22 at the hall. Rocco Minghini, & Pension mem- insurance from Aflac. Phone members will remain $61.80 per quarter. upcoming projects that require We will still also run-on zoom for ber John Cuc, Uncle to JIW’s Or- number: (517) 306-0144. DUES PAYMENTS – Please look at your dues receipt. If your the help of volunteers and help- the meeting. Please watch your lando Minghini & Colin Kohair, AT&T Discount: Union dues paid through date shows 6/2021, your dues are not current. “A” ing hands. Contact the Union Hall emails for the meeting informa- Nephew to Pension member Wil- members can save up to 15% on members pay $119.25 per quarter for 2021. “BA” members pay $61.80 (313) 963.2130 for further informa- tion. We are looking forward to liam Sproul & the late JIW Charles the monthly service charges of per quarter for 2021. Please mail your check to 7920 Jackson Rd., Ann tion to volunteer or participate. being face to face again! Can’t Sproul; Ralph Woessner, pension qualified wireless plans, or unlim- Arbor, MI 48103. Your third quarter dues (July through Sept.) are Local 58 Community Ser- wait to see you! ARC Scholarship member, 61 year IBEW member- ited calling for $15/mo. for AT&T due now. vice Committee thank our mem- and nominations are closed for ship. We extend our sincere sym- Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit Payments for third quarter dues will be accepted no later than bers and their families for volun- 2021. We have decided to post- pathy to the families on their loss. (Continued next column) 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, September 30, 2021. July 16, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11

IBEW Local 692 BAY CITY – Union Meeting. The August monthly membership meeting will be held outside at 6:00 P.M on Monday, August 2. Local 665 Executive Board Meeting. The July Executive Board Meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, July 19. IBEW Local 665 Message from the Business Manager. Please remember it is our LANSING – HAPPY 4TH OF responsibility to always have our dues slip current and on our per- JULY: From all of us at the hall sons at all times. This is our “Ticket” to the middle class. If asked, it we hope you enjoyed your holi- is our responsibility to show it. day weekend! President Smith Commodity prices continue to have a dramatic impact on our and a rockstar group of appren- work outlook. In partnership with our signatory contractors, we con- tices got our float retooled for the tinue to be low on a significant percentage of projects as of late only 4th of July parade in Portland MI. to find that the project has gone over budget due to material prices. We had a great turnout for the The good news is these commodity prices are beginning to trend in GETTING MATERIALS in the administrative lobby of the Michigan Carpenters Training Center in parade and a great time for those the right way. Hopefully we will see those prices reflected at the Detroit are (l-r) Rod Owens and Brian Engleman of IBEW Local 58. They’re employed by Bluestone who participated in the parade. If supply house soon. Communications. any member has an event that Contract Negotiations. Please note that all members should have they would like to see our IBEW received a raise to their paychecks effective with the work week start- float, please contact the hall. ing May 31st, 2021. If you did not see an increase in your hourly IBEW665’S 95TH ANNI- wage, please contact the hall for representation immediately. VERSARY PARTY: After the Work Report. Master Electric has secured the new Meijer in IBEW next general membership meeting West Branch as well as the new Isabella County Jail located in Mt. on July 19th, 2021, we will be hav- Pleasant. The Meijer project will begin this month. The new jail is LOCAL 557 ing our first quarterly party since seeing some delays, we will keep you posted. Ted’s Electric has been the beginning of the Covid-19 awarded some of the work at Midland Public Schools with Barton pandemic. There will be a tent, Malow serving as GC. Ted’s was also awarded the Bay County lift IBEW Local 557 BBQ and all the fixins. We are ex- station project. Alpena Schools have been awarded to Zone II con- SAGINAW – Union News - Glad to see everyone had a safe and cited to celebrate this milestone tractor John’s Electric. John’s has also been awarded the Alpena happy holiday! Some news to keep in the back of your mind – there and looking forward to the next library project and a large marijuana grow facility located in Harrisville was a special meeting with the Saginaw County Commissioners on one. along with a new maintenance contract at DPI. Clements Electric is June 28th. This meeting was in regards to Granger and their adapta- WORK OUTLOOK: Local continuing work on the Monitor Township Fire Department, Bay- tion of “Responsible contractor language” for one of their upcoming 665 continues to be very steady. Arenac ISD bus garage, multiple marijuana dispensaries and the new Local 275 projects for the county. It was a shame to see only a few members of For our travelling brothers Drift in Bay City. the board pushing for enforcement of the use of local sub-contrac- and sisters, Local 665 is still ac- Countyline Power has secured Midland/Gladwin County dam IBEW Local 275 tors. Granger insisted they have similar language already when they cepting initial sign by fax or email work, the Mackinaw City lift station and the Roscommon Airport. COOPERSVILLE – Dear hire, and the majority of the board proceeded to side with Granger. from the member’s home local. Countyline is also low on a very nice project at the Cheboygan Waste- Brothers and Sisters, Our next Our local recently donated to the new Saginaw Urban Youth OSHA 30 CLASSES: We water Plant. Consumers Energy work for the summer includes Karn regularly scheduled union meet- Tennis Center. Great chance for youth development and bringing have an upcoming in-person 1&2 utility separation, and also work on the generator at Alcona th ing will be held July 20 , 6:00 p.m. more opportunities to Saginaw. We are proud to announce two of our OSHA 30 Class scheduled for Dam. Northern Valley Electrical has the LaFarge PLC upgrade and at the Hall in Coopersville. With local contractors are working on it. As of July 1st, all meetings are August to October 2021. also JoBurg Schools. There are also a large number of solar projects the restrictions on public gather- mandatory for apprentices. All attendance and Service Learning poli- Please register with the JATC that are slated for our jurisdiction. We are currently working on a ings being lifted, we have the cies are back in full affect for Apprentices. at [email protected] or 517-483- timeline for all solar work. Rest assured both organizers and myself option of holding the meeting in- MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS- Thank you to all the members who 9688 to reserve your spot. are working very diligently to secure whatever work is being bid in doors once again. Depending on helped make our Brotherhood Bash Meeting on the 12th a success! Class size will be limited to our jurisdiction for our membership. Work remains very good in De- weather, we may do that. If you We had local food truck and music and a great time was had by all. 40 participants. Classes in 2021 troit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. Please contact the hall if are not fully vaccinated, you will Thank you so much to the members who took the time to attend. Our will be held at the Union Hall from you would like to sign any books. need to wear a mask. next scheduled meeting will take place on August 3rd at 5:30, at our 5 pm to 8:30 pm on the dates listed Ryan Charney As work picks up in the ju- Union Hall. below: Tuesday Aug. 31, Thurs- Business Manager / Financial Secretary risdiction, you may be contacted MICHIGAN INITIATIVE- The Michigan Initiative has a new day Sept. 2, Tuesday Sept. 7, Organizers Report/ 692’s Organizing team will continue to speak by the Hall if you are traveling to organizer. Please contact Brother Gus Voisine for any organizing Thursday Sept. 9, Thursday Sept. with unrepresented workers in our jurisdiction about the benefits of man your work at home. Please issues you see or have. If our members have any questions or work 16, Tuesday Sept. 21, Thursday joining the IBEW. Jobsite visits are occurring more regularly as state- seriously consider returning to tips they can reach out to him on his cell: 989-941-8046. Sept. 23, Tuesday Sept. 28, Tues- wide COVID restrictions are relaxed. We are actively recruiting JIWs Local 275 projects if you are UNION HALL OPERATIONS- The Union Hall is now back and day Oct. 5, Thursday Oct. 7, as well as accelerated apprentices to help man the work we anticipate asked. running like a well-oiled machine! The State has lifted restrictions Please keep in mind that you our contractors will secure in the upcoming months. Apprenticeship The annual picnic is sched- and we will comply and lift restrictions in the Hall as well. Our Busi- must attend all class sessions for interviews for 2021 have concluded for the time being, and a new th uled for July 29 from Noon to ness Hours are M-F 7-4:30pm. OSHA 30 to receive the card. class of successful applicants should be announced soon. Engaging 4:00 p.m. You may RSVP you and BOOK SIGNING- With the termination of the NDERA agree- FIRST AID/CPR with young people to encourage them to consider a career in the your guests by calling Geoff or ment on June 1st, book signing will now be in person. During the last CLASSES: We have an upcom- skilled trades has been a consistent focus as we’ve attended and Sue at the Hall or online @: year and a half, book signing and out of work list operations have ing First Aid / CPR Class sched- presented at multiple career day events in the past month. It is impor- www.ibew275.org been different than in the past. Beginning July 1st, when a member is uled for Wednesday July 21, 2021 tant to recognize the fact that apprentices alone will not replace those At the time of this writing, laid off, they must come to the hall to place themselves back on Book from 5-7 pm at the Union Hall. brothers and sisters leaving the workforce for retirement. We need to the following members are three 1 and turn in their termination slip. This was previously done over Please register with the JATC actively recruit and organize non-union electricians to keep pace or more months behind in dues: the phone or via e-mail, but with restrictions lifted, its back to pre- at [email protected] or 517-483- with attrition and strengthen our membership. Robert Akers, Andrew Howard, pandemic operations. Many Locals throughout the State of Michi- 9688 to reserve your spot. Recent school board decisions to award bond projects to non- Brandon Kiander, Kevin Koon gan will continue to accept fax/email initial book signings. if you are Class size will be limited to signatory contractors should strengthen our resolve to support can- and Jeremy Rinehart. interested in this reciprocated benefit and would like to be on some 40 participants. didates who see the value in local labor and appreciate the efforts From now on, all resign re- out-of-town Books, please call the hall to arrange this. APPRENTICESHIP APPLI- made by our membership to strengthen our community. Although we quest will be sent to gyonkers@ WORK OUTLOOK- The wind farm is slowly manning up, along CATIONS: We often get calls or have seen some recent success turning school jobs around to our ibew275.org. The procedures are with the Caro Mental Hospital with Master Electric. Mary Free Bed is emails on how and/or where to contractors in lieu of a lowball bid, it is important that we keep the still the same. still in need of extra hands. Theil remains steady with the credit union apply to Local 665’s apprentice- pressure on and continually educate trustees on the benefits of Regular meetings for the and other projects. ship program. partnering with NECA and the IBEW. If any members are interested EWMC and RENEW committees HEALTH CARE-The Michigan Electrical Employee’s Health Plan To apply, go to in receiving some talking points that will be helpful when discussing th are every month on the 4 Tues- continues to cover 100% of the costs related to testing for COVID-19. www.lejatc.org and navigate to with their local elected officials the importance of hiring local profes- day @ 6:00pm at the Union Hall During this pandemic, remote care is encouraged and Blue Cross the application page on the sionals to work on taxpayer-funded projects, please contact the hall in Coopersville and/or via zoom. members can call the 24-Hour Nurse Line at 800-117-BLUE. You may website. and we will supply you with that information. Educating people in Both of these are great ways to also want to inquire if your primary care provider offers telemedicine. Applications are accepted positions of power is one way we can ensure that our contractors get involved with the local as well The Health plan continues to meet regularly via teleconferences to on the first Monday of each continue to secure work for our members. as the community. stay on top of the pandemic and update coverage as necessary. month. Brian Klele 989.252.9225 Brendon Baranek 989.327.4131 Dues for the year 2021 are Don’t forget to schedule your annual physical with your doctor. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP Union Dues. Dues can be paid via phone, on-line, by mail or $42.90 per month. Please make By completing your annual physical, you could catch a health con- MEETING: Our general member- automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Please note when adjustments when making pay- cern early and also help keep the cost of health care down. Register- ship meeting is on the third Mon- using a credit card for payments there will be a 2% charge applied. ments through mail and auto- ing on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield website is highly recommended. day of each month and starts at 2021 Dues. Monthly $41.20; Quarterly $123.60; 6 months $247.20 matic bank payments. Please take the time to visit www.bcbsm.com. Upon registering you 6:30 pm at the Hall. Yearly $494.40 can take the Free Health Assessment test and find instant results that EXECUTIVE BOARD To avoid a reinstatement fee, please remember to keep your IBEW can lead to living a healthy lifestyle. MEETING: The Executive Board dues current. BLUE CROSS APP-Download the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of meets the second and third Mon- Death Benefits. We understand that losing a loved one is a very Local 498 Michigan app for your smartphone. Search for “BCBSM” on the day of each month starting at 5:00 difficult time. As a reminder, it is important that you notify the hall in “Powering Northern Michigan Google Play app or Apple store. Benefits to utilizing the app in- p.m. the event of your spouses’ death. We will contact the health and Since 1949” clude: instant access to EOB’s, a virtual ID card on your phone, PAC MEETING: First Mon- pension offices on your behalf to ensure your benefits are being information on deductibles, explanations of coverage and other help- day of every month. Call the hall taken care of. IBEW Local 498 ful tips related to your Health Care coverage. EOB’s can be down- for details. State IBEW Golf Outing. The 2021 State IBEW Golf Outing has TRAVERSE CITY – Meet- loaded to smart phones or computers and used to substantiate WEX RENEW MEETING: RE- been cancelled this year. ings. receipt requests. NEW meeting last Thursday of Local 692 Retirement Party. The retirement party originally Regular E Board- The next WEX APP- Search for the “TIC HRA” app in Google or Apple every month. This month’s meet- scheduled for May 2021 has been postponed to March 11, 2022. It regularly scheduled E-Board and download it today. Utilization of this app will give you access to ing is on July 29th at 4:30. Dis- will be located at the DoubleTree in Bay City. Please mark your calen- meeting is set for Friday, Aug. 13, account balances, receipt reviews and submittals, barcode scanning cussion will be about the future dars and make every effort to attend this great event to honor our 2021 @ 6pm. for covered items, other helpful services. This is a great tool to ac- of the committee and what di- retirees! Regular Meeting – Sched- company your Health Care benefits. rection the committee would like Retirees Lunch. All retirees’ lunches have been postponed. ule is 7pm Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. JOB CALLS- Please stay vigilant checking the Job Line if you to go. Contact the hall for de- Fringe Benefits. REMINDER: if you have recently gotten mar- We will continue the Solidarity are seeking work. All work calls for the day will be available on the tails. ried, divorced, had children, etc. make sure your beneficiaries have Picnic before the Regular meet- Job Line after 4:30 pm. IF YOU ARE SEEKING WORK don’t forget to DUES AND DEATH BEN- been updated accordingly. Beneficiary forms can be obtained from ing at 6:30pm. CALL 989-781-0516, option 3. EFITS: Please verify you have the hall. Email – Please get an email STAY CURRENT ON DUES –Please check to see if you are cur- paid your dues; Death Benefit REMINDER: If you contact the Health Plan Office about going address to the hall so we can get rent. The Hall has the ability to accept credit cards and also E-checks. count is 321. on short term disability, it is important for you to notify the Hall as info out easier and faster, thanks. The credit card service can accept payments for dues, merchandise, IN REMEMBRANCE: May well. A copy of your paperwork will need to be submitted to the Hall You can email your address to the apprentice book payments and other purchases. There is a conve- the souls of these faithful broth- for your file. This will also freeze your position on the out of work list. hall at [email protected] . Please nience fee to use either service. Both payment methods to pay dues ers rest in peace. Important links & numbers: put your name in the subject. can also be accomplished over the phone to ensure you are current. Richard McCrackin 07/07/2021 Michigan Pension Fund, 517-321-7502, www.michiganelectrical Property Company – A Prop- CONTACT NUMBERS- Michigan Electrical Employee Pension Jack Highfill 06/11/2021 .org. First time logging in, use your Social Security No. in the “ID erty Company Meeting will be fund and Michigan Health Plan (517) 321-7502 or (855) 633- Thomas Dwyer 06/14/2021 Box” held prior to the Regular Monthly 4584. Fax (517) 321-7508, website mielectricalhealth.org Horace Hull 06/04/2021 Health Plan, 517-321-7502, www.mielectricalhealth.org meeting on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. In Solidarity, Breanna DePottey, Press Secretary IBEW Local 692, 989-684-4510, www.ibew692.org Contracts – We have up- NEBF/ NEAP: 301-556-4300 dated Inside Wireman Contracts 517-321-7508 IO Pension: 202-833-7000 available at the hall. IBEW 498, continued MEEPP (MI Pension) 1-517- Dues 2021 – There is no School seniors in the 5-county free 1-800-723-5384. 321-7502 Union Dues increase for 2021. area around Traverse City. To Email Addresses - Any mem- (New address Michigan Pen- $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ Effective January 2021 the rate access it go to www.gtrcf.org/ ber that would like to have Local sion and Health Plan), TIC Inter- ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL will remain $140.10 per quarter. scholarships/ . Local 498 Union 498 forward communication to national Corp.,6525 Centurion • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL Resale Items – We have members’ children get preference them from the International, Lo- Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale to the endowment. A huge thank cal 498, AFL-CIO or the Building NEBF 1-301-556-4300 • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS and T-shirts. Stop in to get yours you in Memory of Bob Dost for Trades, to help stay informed to NEAP 1-301-556-4300 today! Proud Union Home signs his generosity and being a great current events, politics, con- IO Pension 1-202-833-7000 COMMERCIAL CONTAINERIZED are in and available at the hall. Free union member. tracts, work, etc. Please call or DUES RATES. Jan 1, 2021 – RESIDENTIAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL to members in good standing. Made in America Websites email your current email address No increase. Still remains PICKUPS Scholarship – Past charter – www.theunionbootpro.com - MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE to Local 498 at [email protected] $140.10/Quarter SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON member Brother Bob Dost has a 100% American made/union Important numbers for you to Info Updates – Any member scholarship ‘Robert Paul Dost made. Union member discounts write in your address book: with a new address, phone num- (248) 960-1200 Scholarship Endowment’ for High 27% off. Use this code when or- MEEHP (Health) 1-855-633- ber, email address, etc. should con- (Continued next column) dering. Be0498mD or order toll 4584 or 1-517-321-7502 Fax# 1- tact Local 498 with these changes. MANN METALS CORP. 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

WARREN/LANSING – JULY 2021 CHAPTER MEETINGS. Local 514 MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Monday, July 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM, 119 S Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855. Cement Masons SAGINAW CHAPTER: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM, 1300 & Plasterers W. Thomas Street, Bay City, MI 48706. TRAVERSE CITY CHAPTER: Wednesday, July 21, Operative Plasterers’ and Ce- 2021 at 7:00 PM, 1231 Hastings Street, Traverse City, ment Masons’ Local 514 MI 49686 DETROIT – The next mem- All Regular August Chapter Meetings are can- bership meeting scheduled for celed, except for the UP Marquette Chapter meet- July 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. will be ing, due to the Semi-Annual meeting, which will also in-person. We will practice social be our NOMINATION MEETING. The NOMINA- distancing for everybody’s TION MEETING, for the purpose of nominating Presi- safety. Masks will be required. dent, Secretary Treasurer, Vice-Chairperson and At- CHUCK Our thoughts and prayers Large Executive Committee Members of Local 2, will SETTING A CAPSTONE of “Castle Stone” to decorate a pier in front of the Carpenters Training go out to the retirees that you all KUKAWKA be held on Saturday August 7, 2021 starting at 10 Center in Detroit are (l-r) C.J. King and Shawn Fox. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 are safe and well. am. If an election is necessary it shall be conducted members are employed by Leidel and Hart. Please welcome Parrish Hill by mail referendum. This meeting will be held at Local 2’s office: 3321 our new Business Representa- Remy Drive, Lansing, Michigan 48906. tive! His number is 313-220-7840 AUGUST 2021 CHAPTER MEETINGS. and he can be reached by email: MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7 PM, [email protected]. 119 S Front St., Marquette, MI 49855 Our deepest condolences DEATHS REPORTED: Our sincere condolences go to the family go out to Bro. Fred McHaney and and friends of Brother Charles Betke (Bricklayer) who passed away family. His wife Pastor Janice E. on 06/03/2021. Brother Betke had been a member for 75 years. McHaney passed away on July Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Brother 5, 2021. Please keep his family in Henry Elden (Bricklayer) who passed away on 06/11/2021. Brother your thoughts and prayers. Elden had been a member for 66 years. It is important for all mem- Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Brother bers to keep the Local updated Norman Jacques (Bricklayer) who passed away on 06/13/2021. Brother on addresses, email and phone Jacques had been a member for 66 years. numbers. If you need to change Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Brother an address or add an email and Carlo Martina (Bricklayer & Cement Mason) who passed away on phone number please call the 03/06/2021. Brother Martina had been a member for 73 years. Local at (248) 548-0800. Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Brother Lawrence Nemeth is the Ap- Kenneth Parker (Bricklayer) who passed away on 05/23/2019. Brother prenticeship Coordinator; he can Parker had been a member for 73 years. be reached at (313) 350-0389. Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Brother Attention all Apprentices, Arvid Rasanen (Bricklayer & Stone Mason) who passed away on 09/ now you will need to go to the 28/2019. Brother Rasanen had been a member for 73 years. website: www.micementplas- Our sincere condolences go to the family and friends of Brother terertraining.com to enter your Robert Sloan (Bricklayer & Cement Mason) who passed away on 06/ work hours. When you get to the 08/2021. Brother Sloan had been a member for 55 years. th website click the link “About” and GOLF OUTING.: Local 2’s 8 Annual Membership Golf Outing A FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM’s tile is installed at the Michigan Carpenters Training Center in then click on “Apprentice will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Hawk Meadows Golf Course Detroit by (l-r) Tony Ramirez and John Lipka of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2. They’re monthly work form instructions.” in Howell. If you are interested in golfing with your fellow Union employed by Master Craft Tile. You will be able to put in your members, the registration form is next to this article! hours so Larry can keep track for CRAFTWORKERS NEEDED: We need Skilled Bricklayers and your raises. Any questions Restoration workers and Caulkers in Metro Detroit. If you are avail- please feel free to contact Larry able for work, or know anyone who is skilled in our crafts, contact with any questions you might your Field Representative on their cell phone. You can also have have. those who are interested call either the Warren office (586) 754-0888 If you are a Military Veteran or the Lansing office (517) 886-9781. please contact the Local so we SIGNING BONUS FOR SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: Local 2 can update our records. Please will pay up to $2,000 as a Signing Bonus for skilled Journey Level call (248) 548-0800. craftworkers who come to work for one of our Union Contractors for The Local’s website is: a month. Also, Local 2 members working with the tools and non- www.opcmiami.org. supervisory members can get the same amount as a Finders Referral O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a Bonus for each new skilled craftworker who they refer, if they work satellite office in Flint, Michigan. for at least a month for our Union Contractors. For more details and We welcome Member and Con- information, call your Field Representative or either the Warren of- tractors in the Flint area to handle fice (586) 754-0888 or the Lansing office (517) 886-9781. You can view their business transactions at: the full Signing Bonus policy on our website. 2630 Grand Traverse, Flint, MI A SPEEDY RECOVERY: A speedy recovery is wished to all 48503. Appointments may be those who have been sick or injured. Let’s keep them all in our made by contacting Business thoughts and prayers. Agent Mike Stanfield at (517) *IMPORTANT CHANGE Regarding Union Dues* All Local 2 719-2316, or the Business Man- Members are now eligible for a Union Dues discount, regardless of ager Henry Williams at (313) 215- what month you are paid through currently. This offer is a great way 5063. to catch up on your monthly window dues by taking advantage of Members working for non- this annual dues discount. signatory commercial contractors We are making available to ALL Local 2 members the opportu- are having a negative impact on nity to pay for 6 months of union dues and receive credit for 12 our market share. The work fore- months. An entire year for half the price!! THE HIGH-BAY AREA for training at the Michigan Regional Carpenters Council Training Center cast this year looks better than UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S TRAINING CENTERS. Both Local under construction in Detroit. last. Members working non- 2 Training Centers are open to our members. Please contact our union will be brought up on Training Centers at the numbers listed below for an appointment for charges and fines will be en- annual RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS and other services. forced. Let’s work together to DETROIT IMI TRAINING CENTER: To schedule appointments secure our future!! at the Metro Detroit Training Center, please contact Tom Ward di- We must stay vigilant in our rectly at (734) 552-7066. effort to promote our trade. If you METRO DETROIT APPRENTICE WORKSHEETS AVAILABLE are working in a crew of 5 or more FOR DOWNLOAD: Turning in monthly worksheets is a require- an Apprentice must be on the ment of your apprenticeship. Metro Detroit Apprentice Worksheets crew. Help out! Call the Local at are available for download at http://bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. (248) 548-0800. Training is the If you do not have a printer, you can pick them up during our monthly key to our future!! meeting or contact Tom Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request them by Please make sure your mod- mail. For more information on the Detroit Training Center visit: ules and drug test are up to date, detroittroweltrades.org there are some plant jobs that do LANSING TRAINING CENTER: To make your appointment for require the MUST modules. You your annual RESPIRATOR FIT TEST or for other scheduled appoint- can go online at: www.must ments at the Lansing Training Center, please contact Howard Hipes online.org Call the Local if you directly at (517) 749-1102. need a drug form sent out. Go to https://www.michiganbricklayers.org to view the Lansing Please make sure that we Apprenticeship and Training website and register future 2020 online have all of your current contact training classes. information, address and phone MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE: During this COVID-19 pandemic, number so we can keep the fund the IUBAC Member Assistance Program has a number of services offices updated for your health available for free or at a discounted rate to BAC members and their care and pension and also if you families. These confidential services can be seen at http://bit.ly/MAP- are having your vacation checks BAC and are also available via telephone at (888) 880-8222 and ask mailed out. If you have moved for membership assistance Monday-Friday 8 am-8 pm. These ser- please contact the Local and we vices were established and are intended to help get us through diffi- will change your addresses with cult life situations. all of the fund offices. FACEBOOK: “Like” Local 2 on Facebook “Bricklayers & Allied IMPORTANT NOTICE Craftworkers Union, Local 2 of Michigan.” FOR PLASTERERS AND DE- E-MAIL ADDRESS: Local #2 wants to use every means pos- BAC Local 2, TROIT COMMERCIAL CE- sible to communicate with you. Sometimes we have time sensitive continued MENT MASONS: You can track information (such as job openings, picket lines, funeral arrangements • You’ll receive a confirmation text asking for your member number (IU#) your annuity fund status at the and other such communications) that would be most efficiently done • Respond with your six-digit IU number and you will receive Local 2 Text Messages going forward! Wells Fargo website. You may via e-mail. Please submit your address by sending an e-mail to PENSION AND HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION: do so by logging on to: [email protected] and in the subject line place “Local #2 Bricklayers Metro Detroit Local Pension Fund (248) 641-4954 (dvtt.org) www.retirement.wellsfargo.com e-mail address” then type your name, phone number and e-mail ad- Detroit & Vicinity Health Insurance & BAC Holiday Fund (800) 435-4080 or (248) 828-6000 (dvtt.org) or call (866) 640-5138, you can dress in the body of the communication. We appreciate your time and MI BAC Health & Welfare & MI BAC Pension (800) 531-2244 (outstate funds, michiganbac .org). also call the fund office at (248) effort in helping us accomplish this task. Cement Pension & Holiday Funds (248) 645-6550 (detroit cementmasons.org) 645-6550 with any related ques- BAC 2 MI Texting Program. We have been communicating by CALL-A-DOC (800) 835-2362 (D&V Health Fund) tions. text message more frequently with our membership lately. We en- International Pension/Annuity Fund for Metro Detroit Brick, Cement and TMT (888) 880-8222 or PLASTERERS AND CE- courage our members to sign up to receive our text messages by (202) 638-1996 (bacbenefits .org) MENT MASONS It is your re- • texting 2MI to 877877 sponsibility to fill out reciprocity (Continued next column) forms if you plan on working out of the local 514 area. This will Cement Masons Local 514 continued ensure that your hours are sent Unions... back to your home fund. If you If you have questions concerning your pension benefits, ROAD have any questions, or need any BUILDERS can call: Toll Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) 321-7502. forms, please contact the Local. PLASTERERS’ AND COMMERCIAL CEMENT MASONS can call: The folks who brought Please make sure your benefi- (248) 645-6550 for pension and annuity, and Toll Free 1-877-876-9357. ciary information is up to date. All Plasterers and Cement Masons can contact (517) 321-7502 for Any changes to your beneficia- health & welfare information now through Outstate Michigan Trowel you the weekend ries can be made at the Local. Trades Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. For the INTERNA- (Continued next column) TIONAL PENSION Call 1-888-880-8222 Toll Free or (202) 638-1996. July 16, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Local 80 Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 LANSING – NOTICE. This Newspaper Article shall serve as SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- Official Notice of ALL meetings for Local 7! Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 ings and elections. The next Statewide Meeting will be, August 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. TROY – MEETING NOTICE: The next general membership meet- **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers *Zone 1- September 9th -6:00 p.m. ing will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Hall and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. *Zone 2 –July 20th -6:00 p.m. Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- *Zone 3- (Saginaw) September 8th -6:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus in Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at ing is scheduled for July 27, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held at the *Zone 3- (Traverse City) September 16th - 6:00 p.m. www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. union hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 48076. *Zone 4- September 7th - 6:00 p.m. The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next executive board meet- *Zone 5 –August 5th - 6:00 p.m. at 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. ing is scheduled for Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Executive 2021 “SPECIAL” Called Meeting for Zone 3 Area 2021 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: The 2021 Annual Charity Golf Board meetings are held at the Local 80 Hall, 17100 6 (Traverse City) Business Agent (x1/position). Outing is scheduled for Sunday, August 22, 2021, W. 12 Mile, 2nd Floor, Southfield, MI Nominations will take place on Tuesday, August 3, at Fox Hills in Plymouth, MI. 18 holes of golf, Cart, OPEN ORGANIZER POSITION: The hall is 2021. Nominations will begin at 6:00 p.m. located Dinner and Prizes all included for a Donation of now accepting resumes for the open organizer at the Lansing Union Hall (4931 Contec Drive/Lan- $100 per golfer. Reservations must be received on position. If you are interested please email your SAM sing, MI). The official Election mailing has been or before July 26th at the Union Hall or online at resume to [email protected] by August 13, FULLER sent out to your last known address on file along www.eventregisterpro.com/smartlocal292 . All pro- 2021. Interviews will take place the week of Au- with posted on the website www.sheetmetal7 ceeds benefit the Local 292 Children’s Charity and gust 16, 2021. @smw7.org. the Diabetes Foundation. Please make all dona- UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS Monday 2021 – GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS: tions payable to Local 292 Charity Fund. Raffle through Friday 7:30 – 4:00, unless otherwise indi- Business Manager/FST: Sam Fuller tickets are available for purchase at the union hall cated in holiday hours. Business Representatives – Zone 1: Eric Farrington & James or through your shop steward. TIM RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: Member- Callahan PAUL 2021 LABOR DAY PARADE: The 2021 Labor MULLIGAN ship meetings have been reinstated. All member- Zone 2: Mike Adams GUALDONI Day Parade has been cancelled for this year per the ship meetings will be held at the Local 80 hall. Zone 3 (Saginaw): Joe Dotson Building Trades. Looking forward to next year’s Please enter the hall through the ramp entrance. The remaining 2021 Zone 3 (Traverse City): Vacant until election parade. meetings will be held on Mondays, August 16, 2021, October 18, 2021 Zone 4: Larry Kinzie RETIREES NOTICE: The retirees luncheon will be held Thurs- (Annual Party) and December 20, 2021. All meetings will start at 12:30 Zone 5: Greg Faust. days at: Tavern on the Main, 235 S Main, Clawson MI 48017. (248) pm. Any questions regarding joining the Retirees Association please Executive Board Members Zone 1: Adam Shipley & Dirk 588-1696. It is located 3 blocks south of 14 Mile on the east side of the contact Steve Murzen at 248-652-0593. Kosloski, Zone 2: Tate Brown, Zone 3: Jeff Keeler, Zone 4: Steve street. Looking forward to seeing all retirees, new and old!! PICNIC: Unfortunately due to COVID this year’s picnic is can- Bator, Zone 5: Dave Janofski, Area 6: Earl Charbonneau. Next luncheon: August 5th, 2021 at 12:30 pm celled. We hope to be able to resume next year. President: Nick Bradley 2021 luncheon dates are as follows: August 5th, October 7th SUB CHANGES: As of May 1, 2021 the sub fund has been raised Vice-President: Chris McFarland and December 2nd. to $250 per credit for building trades journeyman. Bereavement & Recording-Secretary: Gregg Johnson Please contact Gary Simon at [email protected] if you Jury Duty is now $500 but you must be off 2 days. Trustees: Mike Carpenter, Vance Saunders, Kevin Pegley. would like to be added to the retiree email list. Effective immediately you will need to start sending your unem- Please register on our website at www.sheetmetal7.org for the NEW PRESCRIPTION CHANGES: The Board of Trustees of ployment proof to [email protected] or fax it to 248-557- most up to date information on meeting schedules for 2021. Once the Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Health Fund (the Fund) is intro- 0297. Your unemployment proof needs to be in by 2pm on Tuesdays you are registered it must be approved in order to be able to log on. ducing a new prescription drug benefits program effective January 1, to be paid on that Friday. Local 80 will be handling all of your proof Please contact your representative if you are having issues regis- 2021. The new program will be administered by Blue Cross Blue now. If you have any questions please call us at 248-557-7575. tering. Shield of Michigan (replacing EnvisionRx). Since Blue Cross Blue THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES SMART Union Labels: Make the union label work for you! The Shield of Michigan already administers our Simply Blue PPO Medical A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Duane Nadeau, Matthew Bates, Michael Haf, new and modernized SMART Labels are an essential part to wage Plan, your medical and prescription drugs will be integrated and co- Ed Rowley, Christian Hedlund, Michael Pilon, Nick Delfavero, Lee equalization, which means more money and work for you. Make sure ordinated, which should make it easier for you and lead to better care. Astruckas & Richard Altizer. that you are scanning labels in order to equalize pay and eliminate The new card will be used for both medical and prescription drug DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR the incentive to subcontract outside of your area. For more informa- coverage. TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end of tion visit the official website at www.labelitscanitreport.com and down- You should have already received your new Blue Cross cards in the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on load the official app by texting “SMART” to 90975. the mail. If you have not received the new cards, please contact the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be ZONE 1 Info: Work in the Zone 1 Area continues to remain strong BeneSys immediately to request one. You can also download the no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- and looks to stay this way. Please remember to inform James or Eric of Blue Cross Blue Shield app (BCBSM) to any smart phone. The app bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the your employment status if you become laid off. Apprentices please provides tools and features to help you access information pertinent month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the remember to inform Kevin at the Zone 1 Training Center of your em- to your account. hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and ployment status as well. If you are experiencing any problems with These changes are for active members and pre-65 retired mem- do not accept American Express. unemployment or health insurance, please contact James or Eric for bers only. BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or further assistance. Any Journeyperson interested in upgrade classes, CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- please contact Kevin Dowdy at the Zone 1 Training Center (269) 781- of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely 7183 (class availability depends on the level of interest). www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse ZONE 1 Retiree monthly meetings: at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also has hard copies to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with 1st Wednesday 8:30 am at Bob Evans 1725 N W Ave, Jackson, for members who want one. each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could MI 49202. SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm at Rocky Top 1900 Lansing Ave, Jackson, account, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit MI 49202. “links” tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members, please note that if needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to In Solidarity, James Callahan and Eric Farrington. you cannot access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone 2 remains good, please contact me if need to contact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. ADDRESS CHANGES: If you have a new address please make your employment status changes. Remember to make sure your dues MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with sure to let the hall know. We will take care of your account with the are paid on time, by the first of every month. Also note the office Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist active union hall which includes the Tradesman paper. You will need to call phone will be shut off in August for the move to the new office, members and their eligible family members who may be struggling Benesys at 800-400-7710 and update your address with them as well, please contact me by cell phone 616-299-3752. Thank You, Mike with emotional, domestic or substance abuse issues, as well as legal that is not done through the hall. Adams and financial referrals. If you and/or a family member feel this may ACCIDENTAL DEATH and DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) Work in the Saginaw area is very busy benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1-800-448-8326 or FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Members who and should stay that way through the summer. If anyone knows of a www.LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely confidential assistance. have their dues paid in advance (prior to the month of the accident) member not working, have them please contact me at 989-225-0095. Ulliance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are of are eligible for accidental death and dismemberment benefits up to Congratulations to Wayne Stover and Dave Rutz on their retirement. no cost to active members and their dependents. $7,500.00. This benefit comes as a dues paying member of SMART The next retirees’ meeting is Sept. 28th in Bay City at the Ponderosa. SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- International. Thank You Joe Dotson ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work ZONE 4 Info: Work in Zone 4 is good, we only have a few mem- Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- bers available to work, which will change in a few weeks when all the Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each school work cuts loose. If anyone is interested in travel work there is under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must plenty of opportunities out there call me if interested. Work safe and cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The enjoy summer. Your Brother, Larry Kinzie all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on ZONE 5 Info: Congratulations to all the newly elected officials manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called in Local 7. Work all across the U.P. is very busy so if you are off and your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. would like to travel contact your local B.A. Respectfully Greg Faust tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- SASMI Information – Zone 3 and 5: Underemployment – Filing at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written for period 2020-B is from July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of up on charges. Eligible members who worked less than 750 hours from July 1, 2020 the month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on LAY-OFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- through December 31, 2020 may receive an underemployment ben- Saturday or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- efit. Health and welfare benefits paid on your behalf will be deducted days, it will not be processed until Monday. If you are on suspen- Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from from your benefit. NOTE: Members who received an Emergency sion warning, your dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to Advance Benefit must file for Underemployment to receive the re- dues must be paid online or at the union hall by 4:00 p.m. on the last report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get mainder of that benefit for the stabilization period. business day of the month. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to seven In addition, you must provide copies of all W-2 forms for the last business day of the month will not be processed and you WILL days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. entire year of 2020. go suspended. All members are responsible for making sure any LAY-OFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must Dues Department: *Online dues payment is now available* Dues required fees, i.e. late fees or service fees, are included if paying accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you of all members of local unions shall be paid monthly or quarterly, but online (sheetmetal292.com). cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make always in advance. To better serve our membership, we accept Credit UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application Card Payments in lieu of your monthly dues. If you would like to take p.m. Monday through Friday. cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- advantage of the Credit Card Service, a finance charge will be applied OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you Must complete an ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. – Please call the Lansing office during regular business hours at 517- Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You 882-4064 to make your payment. the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven days from your Address/Telephone Changes: Article 8, Section 1 of Local 7 way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must Work Rules: Address Changes: All members are required to keep the TEXT BLAST NOTIFICATION. We have recently updated the accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- Financial Secretary informed of their correct address. A notice mailed text blast contact list. All members have been added. If you haven’t ments must be submitted within 21 days of when you were paid in to the last address shall be sufficient and legal. If you have moved or been receiving texts and would like to be added or wish to opt out of order to receive SUB benefits. Do not submit your sub applications changed your telephone number, please contact the union hall to text blast, please contact the Union hall and we will make the change. directly to the fund office. Your application must be signed by the update your records. FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – hall or you will not collect benefits. BENEFITS: For Benefit questions please contact the area of- www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- OUT-OF-WORK LIST: You must be on the out-of-work list to fice. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866-822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887-4338, cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. collect S.U.B. benefits or SASMI. Members must re-register bi-annu- Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451-5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842-2690 and NOTARY PUBLIC. For your convenience, we now have a No- ally: March 1 through March 20 and September 1 through September Zone 5 – Wisconsin H & B Fund 800-654-2329. tary Public on site at the union hall. Notary services are free of 20. If you fail to re-register you will be removed from the list. DEATH CERTIFICATES: Please submit to the Union Hall a charge to our members. SHORT WORK WEEK SUB PAY: If you work 16 hours or less copy of a Death Certificate for deceased members. Additional ben- THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- in a week or have a short work week due to weather you may collect efits from the International may be available. gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) sub for that week but only if it is at the beginning or the end of a CONTACT US: 4931 Contec Drive, Lansing, MI 48910– 517- welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding layoff. You may NOT collect if you are not laid off. You must com- 882-4064 process. Members who qualify will receive a shirt (one shirt for every plete a sub application at the hall, provide a pay stub for that week Local 7 Officers: four certs) with the 4 Plus logo, along with hard hat stickers and and the hall will submit it to the fund office. If you are not laid off and Samual Fuller (Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer) bragging rights. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact it is due to weather the company MUST provide written documenta- 517-882-4064 your Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin tion that it was weather related. Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/Jackson) 517-242-3223 248.495.6764. MEMBERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: If you are experienc- James Callahan (Agent-Battle Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342-8842 Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member inter- ing problems in your family, marriage or relationships, stress or Mike Adams (Agent-Grand Rapids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 ested in a Saturday welding classes July 24, 31 and August 14, 21 and emotional difficulties, grief or loss issues or problems with alco- Joe Dotson (Saginaw) 989-692-0002 28. hol and drug use please contact our assistance program. Ulliance (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 These classes would be for members that are ready to try and is there to help you with your needs. They can also help you with Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810-785-6831 obtain an AWS welding certification, learn how to weld, or just need legal issues, financial concerns, elder care referrals and child care Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Peninsula): 906-372-9288 to practice welding. resources. Contact them at 1-800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisor Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- EAP.com. tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These Make sure you mention Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 when Local 80, continued deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. calling and not the contractor you are working for. You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at the NOTARY: We have a notary public available at the hall at no of July, 2021. The deadline to apply is July 23. Requirements Apprentice school. charge. Please call to confirm availability. include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313-623- SAVE THE DATE: applicants must be 18 years old by October1, 2021. Applications 9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remember we Local 80 Picnic: August 7, 2021 *Cancelled* must be submitted in person and are accepted by appointment must have the deposit before you will be scheduled in the class. Training Center News. The next Sheet Metal Workers’ Local only. “Do good and don't worry to whom.” 80 Apprenticeship Entrance Exam is scheduled for the fourth week Appointments to apply can be scheduled by calling the Local 80 –Mexican Proverb (Continued next column) Training Center @ (586) 979-5190. 14 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021 Local 169 Boilermakers

certifications are encouraged to Boilermakers Local 169 attend training in Allen Park, in ALLEN PARK – The next preparation for the Common Arc Union meeting will be on Friday, test currently scheduled for this August 20, 2021, at 8pm in Area August. The training center in One – 1755 Allen Park is currently open from Fairlane Dr, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday Allen Park, MI through Thursday. 48101. Apprentices: Mandatory The Area summer training has been sched- One Picnic uled for August. Please watch for has been a letter with your summer train- scheduled for ing dates and hotel information Saturday, Au- (if applicable). gust 14, 2021, Retirees: Retiree luncheons at 12pm at have resumed. The Area One Re- BOB Camptiree Luncheon is held on the first Dearborn. We Wednesday of every month at HUTSELL are currently 11:00 am at the Brown Derby Bar, looking for 10661 West Jefferson, River volunteers for the Entertainment Rouge, MI. AT THE GRAPHICS PACKAGING expansion project in Kalamazoo, welding stack sections together is Committee in Area One to help Any member interested in Boilermakers Local 169 member Sean Mckellip. He’s employed by Barton Malow. with the picnic. In order for a safe participating in a Local 169 Mo- and healthy event, more volun- torcycle Ride is encouraged to teers will be needed than previ- contact the Union Hall. Please WELDING THE BURNER BOX ous picnics. Please call Jamie at leave your name and cell phone to the boiler at Graphics Pack- the union hall if you are inter- number with Ashley. Once a da- aging in Kalamazoo is a cramped ested. tabase of those interested has Tyler Karoly of Boilermakers The Area Two Picnic has been collected, you will be in- Local 169. He’s employed by been scheduled for Saturday, formed of any plans for a group Barton Malow. August 21, 2021 at 12PM at Heri- ride. Nothing specific has been tage Landing 1050 7th Street, planned but due to the contin- Muskegon 49440. ued interest in this activity, we The Area Three picnic has been are proceeding accordingly. This scheduled for Saturday, August is open to all journeymen, appren- 28, 2021 at 12PM at the Lake of tices, and retirees. Dreams Campground - 1000 S. Hoodies have been re- Fenmore Rd, Merrill, MI 48637. stocked and are available in sizes Union dues for 2021 are ranging from medium through $49.85 per month. The union hall 3XL. Cost is $40.00. Payments accepts Visa, MasterCard, and can be made with cash, check, or ASSEMBLING THE ECONOMIZER for the boiler at Graphics Packaging in Discover. Payments can be made credit. If you live out of the area Kalamazoo are Superintendent Russ Lewis, Foreman Sean McKellip and Steve both at the hall and over the and would like to order one, Toman and Jeremy Seaman. The Boilermakers Local 169 members are em- phone. please call the hall. Additional ployed by Barton Malow. OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 shipping charges will be added. safety training can now be taken Baseball caps are also available. Boilermakers Local 169 members online. Please visit our website – Varsity jackets are available by www.boilermakerslocal169.com - special order. Please contact the work to upgrade Graphics Packaging for more information. union hall for details. Journeymen: MSHA, EPRI, WHEN WE FEATURED THE Graphics Packaging expansion in May, mem- Boilermakers Code, and Rigging bers of Boilermakers Locl 169 were long-gone from the site, but their work classes have all been scheduled was vital to the project. The Boilermakers and the rest of the building trades in Area One the week of August have helped erect a $600 million expansion of Graphics Packging’s plant in 16th and some during the week of Kalamazoo, which will yield a new “K-2” mill, a massive new coated recycled August 23rd. If you are interested board machine which is expected to have an annual capacity of approximately in attending any of these classes, 500,000 tons – which represents 44 percent of North American production UNLOADING A SECTION of the the economizer at the please contact Mike Card (989) of the product. It will make the Kalamazoo facility the largest producer of Graphics Packaging project in Kalamazoo is work done by 662-6491. recycled paperboard in North America. Our thanks to Jeff Kerr for provid- Capital City Crane’s Local 324 operator and Boilermak- Training Center: Journey- ing these photos. ers working for Barton Malow Co. men wanting to obtain welding July 16, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 15 Elevator Constructors Local 36

Elevator Constructors 36 DETROIT – ALL MEM- BERS ARE INFORMED that our next regular Membership Meet- ing is planned for Monday, July 26, 2021, at 5:30 pm. As of this printing we are having an in-per- son meeting, also we will have the radio station going for any health and space concerns. Keep watch- ing your email for possible changes! Attention all Apprentices, monthly OJL forms are now online at NEIEP which must be completed before the 9th day of the next month. If you are work- ing out of our jurisdiction, laid off or are a probationary, OJT forms must be filled out and turned into the Hall. This is a requirement of the Department AT WORK IN his Vovlo excavator “office” is Christopher Smith of of Labor. Do not put your appren- Operating Engineers Local 324, working at the Michigan Carpen- ticeship in jeopardy by failing to ters Training Center in Detroit. He’s employed by Blaze. fulfill your responsibility. Re- minder to All that the NEIEP Construction dips with website is available to All inter- ested in Reviewing and Continu- ing Education. OUTSIDE THE CAB they’re installing on the first floor of the Michigan Regional Council of Carpen- nonresidential struggles; We have been informed by ters and Millwrights Training Center in Detroit are (l-r) Justin McKoan and Jud Burns of Elevators NEIEP that school will be in-per- Constructors Local 36. They’re emmployed by TK Elevator. son for the next semester start- + supply, cost, worker issues ing in August. Go to the NEIEP submitted. All may request a copy All Members, Local 36, Lo- Know what the MCP is referenc- Construction employment declined by 7,000 between May and website for the status of your ap- of the time you submit, accord- cal 85 and the EIWPF are hold- ing for you the Licensed June as the industry still employs 238,000 fewer people than before prenticeship, also watch your ing to the NEBA Agreement, Ar- ing outreaches sessions on Journeyperson. If anyone is in- the pandemic, according to an analysis released July 2 by the Asso- NEIEP and personal emails for ticle XI, Par 2. Any changes made Monday nights, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. terested in a class for QEI train- ciated General Contractors of America. further information, this is a re- to your time are to be docu- Reviewing and answering any ing, please call the Hall so we can Association officials said that job losses in the nonresidential sponsibility of your apprentice- mented and given to you, NEBA questions pertaining to Michi- build a potential class list. construction sector offset modest monthly gains in residential con- ship. The 11th of August will be Agreement, Article XI, Par.1. gan and Detroit Elevator Codes. Reminder, keep your State struction as many firms struggle with worker shortages, supply chain the Mandatory Orientation Meet- All Testing must be done Contact the Hall if you are inter- of Michigan and City of Detroit disruptions and rising materials prices. ing with in-school classes start- according to Code and your ested. The link will be sent to you licenses current. Sign up to re- “It is hard for the industry to expand when it can’t find qualified ing the following week. Company’s Maintenance Control for either online or phone partici- ceive Safety Alerts at IUEC.org workers, key building materials are scarce, and the prices for them Attention all Members: Program. Document all tests that pation. We are trying to compile for safety and product alerts to keep climbing,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the AGC’s chief executive Check your pay stubs regularly, are due and only tasks you have a list of members to have a code your phone. All Construction and officer. “June’s job declines seem less about a lack of demand for there have been multiple issues completed. Keep all job logs cur- book layout session, call the hall Modernization work is Team- projects and a lot more about a lack of supplies to use and workers to with several Companies with Pay rent with this information. When if interested. work. employ.” and Rates due. The hours you are you need assistance, technical or Maintenance Control Programs Keep the hall informed of Construction employment in June totaled 7,410,000, dropping paid should match hours toward for safety. Request, receive and (MCP) reference the Codes, are starting all jobs and employment 7,000 from the revised May total. The total in June remained 238,000 vacation, benefits and expenses document. you being Code compliant? status changes as we may inform or 3.1 percent below February 2020, the high point before the pan- the International’s fund office for demic drove construction employment down. The number of former people currently out of work. He open and the federal unemploy- records. When your Company construction workers who were unemployed in June, 730,000, dropped Construction dips added these factors are contrib- ment supplements expire,” said Assignment takes you outside a quarter from a year ago and the sector’s unemployment rate fell or 6.2 percent less than in Febru- uting to rising costs for many Stephen E. Sandherr, the our jurisdiction it is your re- from 10.1 percent in June 2020 to 7.5 percent this June. ary 2020. contractors, which are details in association’s chief executive of- sponsibility to report in to that Residential and nonresidential construction sectors have dif- Sandherr noted that many the association’s updated Con- ficer. “Our message to these Local before you start, as stated in fered sharply in their recovery since the pre-pandemic peak in Febru- firms report key materials are struction Inflation Alert. workers is clear, there are high- the International Constitution and ary 2020. Residential construction firms – contractors working on backlogged or rationed, while AGC officials said they were paying construction careers By-Laws. Remember to always fol- new housing, additions, and remodeling – gained 15,200 employees also reporting frequent increases taking steps to recruit more available when they are ready.” low COVID-19 guidelines for your during the month and have added 51,000 workers or 1.7 percent over in the amount they pay for those people into the construction in- The AGC said the most re- safety and those around you. 16 months. The nonresidential sector – comprising nonresidential materials. In addition, many firms dustry. “The good news is there cent government numbers show Get well wishes are extended building, specialty trades, and heavy and civil engineering contrac- report they are having a hard time are large numbers of qualified that overall U.S. construction to all our Brothers and Sisters tors – shed 22,600 jobs in June and employed 289,000 fewer workers finding workers to hire despite workers available to hire who are spending also declined in May who are on our sick list. Be Safe (Continued next column) the relatively high number of on the sidelines until schools re- compared to the prior month and Be Healthy! 16 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 16, 2021 holes in the dikes. Stewart helped Stewart was in charge of redesign the area’s units, and now teaching DNR staff how to trap it features “the largest wetland offspring of those birds to then Outdoors complex in mid-Michigan, with a move them to other locations in lot of waterfowl.” the state to help expand this res- While working out of the toration activity. Tracking a DNR pioneer Rose Lake office, he applied for a “So today, Michigan ranks grant to create the first barrier-free fourth in the nation for wild tur- By Casey Warner blind in Michigan, a duck hunt- key harvest … We’ve gone from Michigan Department of ing and waterfowl observation extirpation of all wild turkeys in Natural Resources blind at Maple River. He enlisted Michigan to today we have over Although he would spend a huge army of volunteers to help 200,000 birds, and you can hunt much of his 50-year career with in that effort, including at-risk turkeys in every county in the the Michigan Department of youth, students at local schools, state,” he said. “That’s a pretty Natural Resources focusing on Boy Scouts and duck hunting or- rewarding feeling to know that I upland game birds like wild tur- ganizations. was one small part of a project keys and grouse, it was grizzly The project and the outreach like this” bears that first sparked Al that went into it earned Stewart More accomplishments. Af- Stewart’s interest in working with the Teddy Roosevelt Conserva- ter his time at the Rose Lake field wildlife. tion Award, which was presented office, Stewart transferred to Lan- As a boy, Stewart saw a by President George H. Bush at sing to become the DNR’s upland popular 1960s National Geo- the White House, in 1992. “I got game bird specialist and spent graphic television special featur- to have lunch with him – it was over 20 years in that role. He ing the Craighead brothers, re- pretty cool,” Stewart said. worked on projects like creating searchers known for their Nearly 30 years later, making Michigan’s grouse enhanced groundbreaking study of grizzly Michigan’s natural resources and management sites, known as bears in Yellowstone National Park. outdoor recreation opportunities GEMS, for premier bird hunting “That really caught my inter- accessible to everyone is a key and Turkey Tracts, public hunt- est,” Stewart said. “I thought I DNR priority. ing areas with habitat intensively wanted to be a wildlife veterinar- Stewart also submitted one managed for turkeys. ian, and that’s what I thought the of the first proposals for funding Later in his career, Stewart Craigheads were because they from the Nongame Fish and Wild- saw a project he started while caught these big grizzly bears and life Trust Fund, established in working as a biologist at Rose used large culvert traps and gave WILD TURKEYS from Iowa are released in Clinton County as part of the southern Michigan wild 1983 to help conserve and pro- Lake – where one of his respon- a drug and put neck collars on turkey restoration program in the 1980s. Pictured are DNR legend Al Stewart (in green) and some of mote awareness and appreciation sibilities was the game area’s rifle them and followed them around, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ partners involved in the project. MDNR photo of Michigan’s endangered, range – come to fruition. “We com- so that was pretty exciting and For example, he worked on a “I found out very rapidly that ments while Stewart was working threatened and nongame wildlife. pletely redid the whole range, that’s what I thought I wanted to project to study attributes of tur- loons are pretty heavy,” said out of the wildlife lab included That proposal, to build a wildlife moved a lot of earth around, helped do. That was before Animal key health that involved trapping Stewart, who had to walk up collecting bats to test for rabies observation tower at Maple River, make it barrier-free,” he said. Planet.” wild turkeys in the northern Lower dunes with plastic bags of loons and testing foxes for rabies and became the first nongame fund Part of Stewart’s role as the Beginnings. The DNR cel- Peninsula and taking samples weighing about 100 pounds. “It taking part in elk surveys and re- project ever funded. DNR’s upland game bird special- ebrates its centennial this year, from them. “I was there when the was a lot more work than I ex- search into winter deer nutrition. The nongame fund also led ist was studying the American and Stewart – who recently retired nets went over the turkeys and I pected … I thought I was just a “I had a hodgepodge of great ex- to another project he played a big woodcock, and he saw advances – was there for half of that 100 said, ‘boy, that’s really cool, I’d beachcomber … but I loved ev- periences on the front end of my role in – reintroducing the osprey, in woodcock research methods years. He shared some reflections really like to do this in the future.’ ery minute of it.” career,” he said. “I was real lucky a once-threatened bird species over the years. Michigan has a on the department’s story and his And so that was the starting of Conservation milestones. to have been able to do that.” that’s now thriving in urban ar- long-running woodcock banding role in it. Stewart’s introduction my very strong interest in wild Stewart also was involved in the After leaving the wildlife lab, eas, to southern Michigan. “l program pioneered by his prede- to working with the DNR came turkeys. In those days there effort to recover the Kirtland’s Stewart worked as a wildlife tech- wrote the original plan for that, cessor, Andy Ammann. while he was a student at Michi- weren’t many wild turkeys really warbler, a species that was on the nician in the Thumb area, where and now we have ospreys “We’ve been able to expand gan State University in 1970, to speak of in Michigan, so that brink of being extinct in the early he worked on pheasant and throughout southern Michigan, on that, and Michigan bands when MSU provided some fund- was a very unique experience.” 1970s. He helped Bill Shake, grouse management. He then was so that was really a big plus,” more woodcock chicks than any- ing for him to help with wildlife In his early days with the USFWS biologist, on trapping a wildlife biologist in Pontiac, Stewart said. where else in the world and has research at the Rose Lake Wild- DNR, Stewart also was involved brown-headed cowbirds, which where he interacted with Another bird Stewart helped the longest-running database on life Pathology Lab in Clinton Co. in activities to monitor helped prevent these parasitic sportsmen’s clubs in the Detroit reintroduce to southern Michi- banded woodcock in the world, In 1972, after graduating from and reintroduce giant Canada birds from laying eggs in area, did waterfowl check station gan was the wild turkey. Ever with over 34,000 birds having been the MSU animal technology pro- geese, which were close to extinc- Kirtland’s warbler nests and caus- work at Harsen’s Island and “got since his work with the birds at banded. And there’s no other pro- gram, he was hired to work for the tion in the 1960s, to Michigan. He ing warbler parents to care for to see the urban side of wildlife.” the wildlife lab early in his career, gram even close,” he said. DNR as a student assistant at the called the Canada goose reintro- cowbird chicks instead of their Here he helped to develop some he was “enthralled by wild tur- “Michigan is No. 1 in the Rose Lake Wildlife Pathology duction effort “a great success to own chicks. He got to participate of the early programs for manag- keys” and said he always had world for American woodcock Lab. As he learned more about the the point that some may say they in Kirtland’s warbler singing sur- ing nuisance Canada geese. wanted to do something to rein- harvest. Michigan is a real focal field of wildlife biology, he real- are a nuisance. But still, Michi- veys to help monitor the species’ He then transferred back to troduce them to southern Michi- Al Stewart’s journey with the ized that’s the career he wanted gan is ranked as one of the top in population. the Rose Lake field office, where gan and expand their range in DNR took him not only around and continued his studies in that the nation for Canada goose har- Today, thanks to the work of he was responsible for Maple Michigan. the world, but through five de- field, earning a degree in 1975. vest and continues to be a leader many conservation partners in- River State Game Area and other He got that chance in 1983, cades of changes and advance- Describing his time at Rose in Canada goose management.” cluding the DNR, Kirtland’s war- game areas in Clinton and Gratiot when he, along with many oth- ments in wildlife management. Lake, Stewart said, “While I was Another project entailed col- blers have made a remarkable re- counties. At the time, the Maple ers, brought wild turkeys to Michi- His dedication help shaped at the lab, I got to work on a lot of lecting loons that had died from covery and no longer need En- River game area had become over- gan from Iowa and Missouri and who the DNR is as it heads into really outstanding projects that botulism along the shores of Lake dangered Species Act protection. grown, the water pumps were established some flocks in the the next century of caring for helped shape my interests.” Michigan. Other interesting assign- malfunctioning, and there were southern part of the state. Michigan’s natural resources.