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121th Year OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF SAN FRANCISCO Volume 121, No. 1 January 2021 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org Construction After 125 Years, San Francisco Building Workers Trades Council Adapts to Changing Times Considered w PLAs, Political Combat and a Commitment to Unity Fuels the Fight for Workers at High-Risk By Jacob Bourne s the San Francisco Build- for COVID-19 ing & Construction Trades Council Approaches its Infection 125th anniversary in Feb- ruary, labor leaders reflect w New Public onA what’s kept the council’s fight for the future of working tradespeople alive and Health Message thriving through many decades of politi- Underscores Need cal and economic change. “We have always been providing high for Vigilance on value on display,” said SFBCTC Secre- Jobsites tary-Treasurer Rudy Gonzalez. “What Aerial view of that really means is that we’ve been construction n December, SFBCTC promoting and serving as a backstop in on multiple leaders convened with buildings this fight for economic equality, safety on in San industry partners and City I the jobsite and workers. We’re working Francisco’s staff from the Department of to secure a generation of work for people Transbay Public Health and Department — and it’s not something new. We’ve had Transit Center of Emergency Management (continued on page 18) District. at a town hall to discuss the surging numbers of COVID-19 cases on construction jobsites Building Trades Demand Workers Voice is and what to do about it. The Mayor’s Office later explained why construction workers are Heard in Natural Gas Ban Law at high risk and the crucial pre- w Local and State Efforts to Reach Environmental Goals Require Collaboration cautions to prevent infections. “You are an important n 2020, the San Fran- across California and statewide ban, said that natural gas used extended to June 1 to help part of our city and our cisco Board of Supervi- efforts to limit greenhouse gas in buildings is the second- protect workers. economy. Please stay safe, take sors voted to change the emissions from methane, oth- largest source of emissions “One area of remaining care of yourself and follow building code, mandating erwise known as natural gas, after transportation and that concern has been the potential the guidelines,” said Mayor thatI new construction be all- linked to escalating natural 80 percent of the city’s total impact on plumbers and pip- London Breed. electric, thereby banning natu- disasters such as wildfires due emissions comes from build- efitters, who currently install The City’s safety an- ral gas hook-ups for heating to climate change. ings. Although the original much of the gas infrastructure nouncement said that most and cooking in new buildings. District 8 Supervisor Rafael plan was for the ban to go into and piping in our buildings,” infections are due to viral The move was on par with Mandelman, the legislative effect on January 1, SFBCTC said Mandelman. “I want to (continued on page 15) similar enactments by 30 cities author for the San Francisco leaders lobbied to get the date (continued on page 7)

Inside Rudy Gonzalez Steps Up as Council’s Carpenters 22...... page 8 Bricklayers 3...... page 9 Secretary-Treasurer Heat & Frost 16...... page 9 w Gonzalez Brings Wealth of Electrical Workers 6...... page 10 Experience Fighting for San Carpet Layers 12...... page 11 Francisco’s Unions Cement Masons 300...... page 11 udy carried his first Union card at the Looking up the Hatch...... page 12 age of 18 as a member of the Interna- Roofers 40...... page 12 Rtional Brotherhood of Teamsters. Af- Sprinklers 483...... page 13 ter serving as a shop steward, he volunteered as a member organizer and learned to cam- Glaziers 718...... page 13 paign in the South, where he saw firsthand the Sign Display 510...... page 14 struggle that workers face when they attempt Rudy Gonzalez rallies with members of the Hammers & Leads...... page 14 to unionize under hostile conditions. International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers 21 at City Hall. (continued on page 4) Building the Trades 2021: Taking Stock of What Lies Ahead By Rudy Gonzalez, Secretary-Treasurer, San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council

appy New Year from the working. I see union leaders hard at the horizon for the working class, so the Secretary-Treasurer’s Office. work protecting jobs and advocating hardworking members of the Building HFor me, like many, this greeting for strong safety measures and guarding and Construction Trades Council must has taken on a new meaning coming out the healthcare and retirement security stay ready. Lawmakers are quick to of a year like 2020. Our democracy has of this and the next generation of trade blame high costs and consequences of been tested like no other time in history, unionists. I see you, on the jobsites, their own decades of failed governance public health and structural racism are wearing your masks and setting an ex- on the working person. Lacking a con- discussed with our children at the dinner ample for how we can keep our industry text and respect for organized labor, neo- table, the underbelly of an unjust econ- open and still protect ourselves and liberal politicians underfund our schools, omy has been revealed yet again, and we each other. And I see union sisters and transportation, infrastructure, and even have lost too many friends, coworkers brothers lending a hand to those in need, the agencies charged with protecting our and family to a disease that is ravaging volunteering at food banks, deploying as safety. And then, as if surprised, they the globe. As these issues follow us into disaster service workers, and volunteer- criticize and scapegoat a starved system 2021, you might not be convinced this ing as political activists and member and its workforce. Even those who could new year will be a happy one. But I look organizers in their local unions. These be allies for a clean economy dare to call around our city and I see frontline and are the things that give me hope and us and our jobs “dirty.” We must orga- and as we enter the 125th year of the essential workers putting their health at signal that a new year has the potential nize and meet these and other challenges. SFBCTC, is an honor I undertake with risk to keep our City services, infrastruc- to indeed bring happiness. We must be ready to defend our work; both humility and great determination, ture, and frankly the whole economy There is no shortage of challenges on ready to educate and hold accountable and I appreciate their vote of confidence our elected officials; ready to build back in me. As I am the first Gonzalez to lead better as our economy recovers. this Council, it is not lost on me that we I am hopeful about the future of the work in a movement built on the legacy By tending to the core of what SFBCTC — hopeful because the leaders and hard work of those who came be- that I have come to know at the trades fore us. I may be a San Francisco native, makes our movement strong, are sensible, smart, and fierce advocates but I recognize that ours is a house built for their members. They prioritize, plan, by immigrants of the last generation and appreciate the moment we find and the generation before them. we will have the resources to act ourselves in. Amid all the distractions, Just as an apprentice enjoys the they stick to the fundamentals of union benefits of a collective bargaining agree- boldly and take on new initiatives apprenticeship, employment, and rep- ment, fought for by the journeymen and resentation. By tending to the core of women before them, I, too, benefit from what makes our movement strong, we the people who came before me. Our past and ultimately come out on the will have the resources to act boldly and Secretary-Treasurers and the Presidents take on new initiatives and ultimately who stood with them have left this solid other side of this pandemic a come out on the other side of this pan- foundation upon which I will stand. demic a stronger, more unified council. Leaders like the late Stan Smith (Glaziers I want to express my gratitude to 718), Mike Theriault (Ironworkers 377), stronger, more unified council. the officers and staff of the Council. To and Tim Paulson (BAC 3). take on this role at such a pivotal time, Stand safe, united, and strong. OL

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PAGE 2 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Official Minutes of the • Housing Authority ongoing, Larry Mazzola been in Carpenters Local 22, who volunteered to take this on touch with Mayor. Promises have been made for no as PLA advisor. Zoo is not covered by PLA, leased San Francisco Building and layoffs. Caucus to be held at a later date. to another entity. Pat Mulligan shared PowerPoint Construction Trades Council • Trustee’s 2021 meeting dates have been set. with Rudy Gonzalez that he has been working on • Rudy Gonzalez expressed the importance of coordi- and confirmed no work has been awarded. A Century of Excellence in Craftsmanship nation needed with other Building Trades for reporting on jobsites for COVID compliance. REPORTS OF UNIONS: • Sean McGarry of Carpenters 22 is meeting with needed. Timothy Jefferies of Boilermakers Local 3 PICKET SANCTIONS: Housing Authority tomorrow, there will be no move- DELEGATES MEETING reported on Employer Paid Leave Requirements, • Jose Fuentes of IBEW6 requested picket sanction ment. Sean McGarry to report to Larry Mazzola or Federal Family First Corona Response Act and against Main Electric at Recology at 501 Tunnel. once meeting is held. MINUTES the Statewide 248.1 wages/pay when employees M/S/C or immediate family test positive for COVID-19. • RJ Ferrari of Plumbers 38 requested picket sanction ADJOURNMENT: December 3, 2020, 5 p.m. Per Danny Campbell of Sheetmetal 104, the City against Centric/Brookfield properties Stonestown. adjourned at 6:11 p.m. Zoom call of San Francisco has something similar on paid M/S/C opeiu 3 aflcio 11 leave. Eddie Reyes provided information on Side ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: by Side paid Covid. Links to be provided to council. OLD BUSINESS: President Larry Mazzola, Vice President John • New Hire Rudy Gonzalez. Transition plan and de- • Vince Courtney, Jr. commented on email that went BOARD OF BUSINESS REPS Doherty and Vince Courtney, Secretary-Treasurer tails are currently being worked on and going well. out on SFPUC public records documents and has present. • SFUSD still in negotiations, first meeting was held. requested that all correspondence be listed in the MEETING MINUTES Quorum met UCSF contract for construction maintenance work- agenda for the record. ers was ratified approximately a week ago. A memo • Danny Campbell reported on email sent to Tim December 8, 2020, 10 a.m. CORRESPONDENCE: none was sent out to all. Paulson with link on 9 Affordable and Homeless Zoom call • Updates on PLAs, Parnassus mild counter is in. Housing project. Danny attended SFHAC, and REQUEST FOR FUNDS: none Balboa Reservoir has slowed down for unknown rea- informed that Lou Vasquez with Build Inc. was ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: sons. Still working on letter of intent and Project Labor working on 27 stories of modular housing at 469 President Larry Mazzola, Vice President John SECRETARY’S REPORT: Agreement. Strada Pier 30-32 on the waterfront, are Stevenson, unknown if project is private. Doherty and Vince Courtney, Secretary – Treasurer’s • Review of SIP and COVID policies. Restrictions moving forward. Tim Paulson reached out and they • Tim Paulson shared his quotes and thoughts on Tim Paulson and Rudy Gonzalez present. being monitored, Construction workers continue have agreed to work on a Project Labor Agreement. Housing article that was circulated. to not be impacted. Tim has called in to a couple • They would like to build a closed in swimming pool as CORRESPONDENCE: people, City Administrator Naomi Kelly being part of the apartment complex. Lou Vasquez and India NEW BUSINESS: Tim has officially recused himself. Rudy Gonzalez one. San Jose has engaged the Building Trades Basin is ongoing, letter of intent has been signed last • Andrew McCarron of Carpenters 22 reported on to present. Council along with city administrators, and currently year. Caucus was held over Park Merced, follow up 136-year-old Cable Car displayed in his background • City and County of San Francisco Public Records working on checklist for Business Reps to use as email to be held. photo. The car sat for years and Local 22 had the op- Request insubstantial and incomplete response. a toolkit. Reps continue to police jobsites. Per • Prejobs, SFPUC prejobs and school district prejobs portunity to work on it and is now out there being utilized. Wide support for accountability and transparency. Rudy Gonzalez, the Governor’s announcement coming up • Jose Fuentes of IBEW 6 inquired on citywide PLA, SFPUC response to date does not provide minutes midday today does not affect construction at all. • PEC meetings and Mayor update. The tension is have jobs been awarded, and the impact from or produce what has been requested by Council Chief of Police is writing letters of exemption if still there. COVID. Tim Paulson discussed with Pat Mulligan of (continued on page 16)

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blueshieldca.com/laborandtrust Rudy Gonzalez Rudy was nominated and elected unani- Gonzalez spoke with Organized Labor We had a strike at UCSF, we kicked off Continued from page 1 mously by the Council delegates to a about his career and vision for the future. the Prop G campaign to fund our public two-year term, becoming the first person schools, and Speaker Pelosi was at our Informed by his Catholic upbringing’s of color and youngest person elected in OL: What have been the office holding a press conference to call social justice doctrine and motivated by a the 125-year history of the SFLC. major influencing factors that out the GOP Tax Scam that had just sense of stewardship instilled by his father’s At the Labor Council, Rudy lead steered you toward a career been passed. We were also slowly burn- lifelong career as a firefighter, he found the staff team to assist affiliated unions focused on fighting for the ing the fuse on a contract campaign that purpose in building power for workers. with political mobilization, contract rights of working people? would start and end in San Francisco, In 2008, he was hired as a full-time campaigns, and strategic organizing. Un- with thousands of hotel workers striking Business Representative and Organizer der his leadership, the Council shored up RG: There’s nothing like learning on the largest hotel corporation in world for Teamsters 856. He negotiated private its finances, hired the first-ever Campaign the job. My first campaign as a member history (Marriott). The strike ultimately and public sector contracts in Northern Director, and revamped the political and organizer took me on 10-day rotations lasted 63 days! My experience juggling California, rising to the rank of Director, affiliate support apparatus. Rudy is most to Mississippi and Tennessee for about high-stakes campaigns with time- and was elected twice as Vice President. proud of the recently-launched Labor in six months. It was a real eye-opener to sensitive demands of union leaders and During his time at 856, he led organizing the Schools program, which will bring see how vicious an employer could be elected officials will undoubtedly serve campaigns that nearly doubled the size labor curriculum and union awareness to to workers who were starting to form me well in the Trades Council. Thus far, and strength of the local union, which a new generation of San Franciscans. a union for the first time. It was also a I have primarily been tapping into my ex- now boasts 17,000 members. He enjoys spending his off time with moment of reflection and gratitude, as I perience as a Teamster negotiator. Being In May of 2018, Rudy was selected by his family in Oakland, where he resides became keenly aware of how I benefited at the table is as much about representing his peers on the SFLC Executive Com- with his wife, Sarah, and their three from my union contract, which had the interests of our affiliates as it is about mittee to assist the Council as Interim children, Zoe (12), Jules (10), Isaac (3), been fought for and won long before developing a strategy that encourages Executive Director. In August of 2018, and their English bulldog, Oliver. I ever stepped foot on the job. Seeing cooperation over conflict. That said, the people fear for their livelihoods and threat of conflict is often what drives the reputations just for saying the word path to reach an agreement. It was a real eye-opener to see how vicious “union” left a deep impression on me. an employer could be to workers who were OL: You’re beginning your OL: Are there any tenure during a period of starting to form a union for the first time. particular experiences or great economic uncertainty accomplishments you gained and social change. What do It was also a moment of reflection and from serving as Executive you think will be crucial to Director of the San Francisco keeping members employed gratitude, as I became keenly aware of how Labor Council that will aid you and safe during this time? in your new role as SFBCTC I benefited from my union contract, which RG: The Council has a unique role to Secretary-Treasurer? play during this critical period. As the had been fought for and won long before I RG: In my first month on the job, we pandemic rages and countless work- were knee-deep in the City-wide Project ers lose their jobs, and in turn, their ever stepped foot on the job. Labor Agreement campaign and strug- healthcare, we have the ability to stay —SFBCTC Secretary-Treasurer Rudy Gonzalez gling to win the Campaign to increase working, as essential infrastructure the Minimum Compensation Ordinance. (continued on page 6)

January 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 5 Rudy Gonzalez power, union power. Our density in Continued from page 5 a trade isn’t the only way to measure Construction: What You Need to Know about COVID‑19 on the Job the strength of our organizing efforts. In San Francisco, construction workers are one of the groups most likely to be infected with COVID‑19 and construction must be maintained. We are increasingly finding ourselves That places a heavy burden on our in a defensive posture with lawmak- How does COVID‑19 spread? crafts as we face heightened exposure ers. We need to have our apprentices, COVID‑19 mostly spreads from person‑to‑person What can you do to lower your risk? in both a political sense and to the through a virus that is in an infected person’s breath. The • Keep a face covering over your mouth and nose at journeywomen and journeymen virus spreads through the air when an infected person all times. COVID-19 virus itself. Our emphasis breathes, especially when the person talks, coughs, or organized, educated, and empowered sneezes. Other people get infected when they breathe • Stay at least 6 feet away from other people as much as a Council will need to include re- as you possibly can. Especially when you’re indoors. to hold their elected officials account- the virus in the air, or when the virus from the person’s gional policy coordination and on-the- able. That means weighing-in when breath lands in their eyes, nose and mouth. • Eat or drink alone, at least 6 feet away from other ground support for our local affiliates. People can also get infected from touching a surface that people. Eat outside if you can. our State Building Trades Council the virus has landed on, then touching their eyes, nose and • At meals and breaks, eat or drink first, then put your mask Internally, we can play this role by mouth, but this is less common. calls upon us and turning up the heat back on before starting conversation with other people. providing our unions with the best in the City when necessary. When Why are construction workers getting • If you smoke or vape, do it alone and at least 6 feet information to protect members from it comes to winning our work, no infected with COVID‑19? away from other people. worksite and community spread and I Working close to other people • Do not take off your face mask to speak. Talking, developers, contractors, bureaucrats In construction, workers often have to work close especially loudly, can spread more virus. If people connect the public health apparatus to or elected officials can match the to each other. The closer you are to a person who is cannot hear what you are saying, try to stop any our local union reps in a meaningful infected, the more likely you are to catch COVID‑19. machinery to reduce noise, write your message, or strength of organized labor. But we I Working in enclosed spaces go to a quieter location. way. Externally, the Council will be a Construction work often involves small indoor have to be organized. • Try not to share small indoor spaces with other people. strong voice for our industry, to ensure spaces, job site elevators and trailers. Virus from someone’s breath can float in the air for a longer time • Open windows and doors to bring in fresh air. that public health and policy outcomes in small, poorly ventilated areas. OL: As a tough year nears • Avoid carpooling to work if you can. If you must include the voices of working families I Physical labor carpool, try to ride with the same group of people of the SFBCTC. its end, what are your main When people are doing heavy labor, they breathe each day. Have everyone wear a face mask. Open harder and faster than usual. If there is any virus in the windows and turn the fan up, set to fresh air. hopes for 2021? the air, they are more likely to breathe it in. If someone OL: Building Trades unions is infected with COVID‑19, breathing harder will put RG: My hope for 2021 is that we find more virus in the air. Many people with COVID‑19 may be sick but face many challenges increased unity among organized I Using face masks less not know it Construction sites are often noisy. Noise from Most COVID‑19 infections are caused by people who stemming from legislation labor, and through it, the power to construction and nearby traffic can make it hard have no symptoms at all. They can infect others by simply to understand what people are saying when they win our demands. This is my hope for breathing out virus particles which is why it is so important that fails to protect workers are wearing facemasks. Workers also may not to wear a face covering. and changes in the culture our San Francisco Unions as well as like wearing a mask while performing physically demanding work because they have to work harder Before you go to work, you must answer daily personnel at companies and the the broader movement. We are fac- to breathe through it. screening questions. It is important to answer these questions truthfully. There are resources to support workers ing regional and global issues. From Eating together during breaks construction industry as a I who cannot go to work because they need to isolate or A common way that workers get infected is by the pandemic to the price of rent, quarantine due to COVID19. whole. What’s your vision for eating or drinking together. Eating together is high‑ from healthcare to transportation and risk because people have their masks off at the I If you have COVID-19 symptoms, do not go to work. Get overcoming some of these tested for COVID‑19 as soon as you can. Until you get infrastructure, the issues that confront same time. They are also touching their mouths, hurdles? and people often talk while having lunch or coffee your test result, try to stay away from other people, in a our time see no city limits and respect together, which produces more respiratory droplets. separate room and use a separate bathroom if you can. Wear a face mask if you have to be around other people. RG: Organizing. Organizing. Organiz- no county lines. Of course, on a very I Other risk factors: Smoking or vaping Smoking and vaping increases the risk of getting I If someone in your home is sick, try to stay in a ing. You don’t need a Ph.D. in eco- personal level, my hope is for the COVID‑19, because the person has to take their separate room from them, wear a mask around them, mask off. Smoking also increases the risk of severe and open the windows inside. nomics to know that if we aren’t or- health and safety of the hardworking COVID‑19 illness if a person does get infected. ganizing, we are dying. When we are people and families of the SF Building Eligibility for sick pay organizing, we have power — legisla- and Construction Trades Council and City & County of San Francisco You may be entitled to sick leave benefits if you contract COVID‑19. Visit sfgov.org/olse/pslo for more details. tive power, market power, negotiating all who toil alongside us. OL sf.gov/Coronavirus

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PAGE 6 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Natural Gas Continued from page 1 express my deep thanks to Local 38 and the coalition of environmental groups including the Sierra Club and NRDC and the Environmental Defense Fund who have joined them in insisting that as we move away from fossil fuels, we ensure a just transition for workers who will be most directly impacted by these necessary changes.” On November 11, the Board of Supervisors voted to amend the ordinance, not only to push out the effective date but also to require that additional “green” building standards be explored concurrently with the ban’s implementation and that the San Francisco Public Utilities Commis- sion expand opportunities for onsite, non-potable water treatment systems, greywater, solar water heaters, and other sustainable plumbing systems. “They wanted this to happen Janu- ary 1st and we got it pushed back to June 1st so that we can have more time to negotiate a just transition,” said SFBCTC President Larry Mazzola Jr. who’s also Business Manager of UA Lo- The installation of solar water heaters in high-rise residential and other buildings could help recover work for union plumbers. cal 38. “If we’re going to lose jobs, then we want to make up for those losses sions Building Task Force. Mazzola Jr. the alternative water systems, and that any worker protections or just transi- with stricter requirements for having recently sent a letter to Mayor London the new projects have the option to use tion, so we have real concerns. There water-saving devices in buildings.” Breed outlining proposed require- renewable gas sources. are 35,000 pipeline jobs between the While Local 38 Training Consul- ments, which include that new projects “Supervisor Mandelman and col- Operating Engineers, Laborers, and tant/Specialist Dave Fahy has been be required to pre-plumb buildings for leagues listened to our concerns and the UA that are in jeopardy now, and involved in discussions regarding the alternative water sources, install solar took what we said to heart, showing they’re in jeopardy when environmen- looming changes for the past year, the hot water systems or gray-water heat us that they are serious about saving talists don’t consider workers.” next six months will involve continued recovery systems, use a skilled and the climate but also about protecting Gonzalez and others recently met discussion with the City’s Zero Emis- trained workforce for installation of workers and jobs at the same time,” with Robbie Hunter, President of the said Mazzola Jr. State Building & Construction Trades San Francisco has now joined a Council of California, who’s been growing group of Bay Area cities from pressuring state lawmakers to back off Berkeley to San Jose and Oakland that the bill and start over with a plan that have passed similar legislation this year. includes workforce considerations. JERRY NEIL PAUL Movement on the issue is also hap- “We need to talk about what condi- An Advocate for the Building Trades pening at the state-level as Assembly- tions are necessary to be on the right member Phil Ting introduced AB 33 side of living on this planet but not at Asbestos-Related Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Asbestosis in December, seeking to curtail the use the expense of workers,” said Gonzalez. of natural gas in public buildings and “I’m not ok with rich greedy coal bar- schools in California. ons becoming rich greedy solar barons, Have you or a loved one “AB 33 is a huge problem for us,” and all we do is roll back 80 to 100 years said SFBCTC Secretary-Treasurer of workplace safety and standards. We been diagnosed with the cancer Rudy Gonzalez. “We want to be on the need to have this conversation in a way MESOTHELIOMA? right side of environmental justice, but that centers the policy around workers this bill is completely divorced from and their community.” OL You may be entitled to COMPENSATION NO FEES, NO COSTS until we collect monies due you and your family

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Executive Board Andrew McCarron – President Patrick Mulligan – Financial Secretary Patricio Cubas – Vice President Gerrit Veneman – Warden Andrew Devine – Recording Secretary Bill Bergerson – Trustee Sean McGarry – Conductor David Cortez – Trustee Juan Roman – Treasurer Otto Gaytan – Trustee

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP John are also members of Local 22. He Francisco’s skyline. John also served startling thing about this mob violence MEETING NOTICE: had resided in Daly City. Local 22 as Trustee on the Executive is that those crazies were encouraged to Philip Hally – 89, passed away on Board and as Delegate to several United commit their felonious acts by Don- Due to ongoing changes in the Public December 20, 2020 with 63 years of Brotherhood of Carpenters conventions, ald Trump. This type of mob violence Health Orders please refer to membership. He is predeceased by his District Council of Carpenters, and the is straight out of Hitler’s playbook. I for possible www.local22.org wife Barbara and grandchild Steven San Francisco Building Trade Council. hope somebody will inform the so called meeting cancellations. Hart. He is survived by his children He was an Honorary Union Member “Proud Boys” and their ilk that their February 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Susan Hart-Whitlock (Kent), Michael until the day he died. lord and savior Donald Trump will, in a 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco (Minsu), Tom and Brenda (Skip) as well short time join the ranks of the one-term (located between 1st & Fremont Street) as grandchildren Brendan Hart, Julia Retired Members disgraced presidents. Hally, Stephanie Hally, Bobby Howie, William C. Devers Parking is available on the street and Liam Howie, Sarah Howie and Sean Kenneth Ho Journey Level Upgrade behind the building. Hart. He had resided in San Bruno. George O’Donnell Courses Please bring your current dues card for Curtis J. Waddle If you are interested in keeping up entrance into the meeting. to date with the Journey Level Upgrade Here’s the Deal by Courses that are being offered, or if you We will be enforcing social distancing. Kenny Lukas are interested in being placed on a wait Members should bring face The end of the Trump administra- list for future classes, please visit www. coverings and any personal tion couldn’t come soon enough. The ctcnc.org or contact Field Representative protective equipment necessary. mob of whacko Trump supporters who Peter Garza at (415) 355-1322, ext. 18. ransacked the offices of our elected We regret the loss of the representatives was a punch in the gut of E-mail addresses following members. all Americans. This was all too familiar Please update your contact information to people who came to our great nation and provide us with a current email ad- from other places around the globe to es- dress. You may do this by emailing info@ cape this type of mob tyranny. The most local22.org or giving us a call.

John W. O’Neill – 91, passed away on January 1, 2021 with 57 years of membership. He is predeceased by his wife Theresa and survived by his children Sean O’Neill (Michelle) and Lisa O’Neill Dillon (Mark), grandchildren Julia, Emma, Roan, Sophia, and Shane, sib- lings Anna Rose Schram, Alice Foegelle, Kathleen Dunleavy, Bernadette Godwin, Artie O’Neill, Patrick O’Neill, and Ma- William Chao – 90, passed away on mie Dagley along with many nieces, and November 30, 2020 with 47 years of nephews. He was a native of Corduff, membership. He is survived by his wife Cloone, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. He came to Mary and children James (Yvonne), San Francisco in 1958. Shortly thereaf- Molly (Frank) Ng, Dolly (Eddie) Hasri, ter, he joined the Carpenters Union and Joe (Sharon), Shelly (Tony) Ng, John began a proud 31-year career, creating (Tammy) and Steve (Abby). Joe and lifelong friendships while expanding San Gung Hay Fat Choy Len Nguyen at 691 China Basin.

PAGE 8 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Bricklayers Local 3 BAC 3 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 10806 Bigge St. San Leandro, CA 94577 2021 Chapter Meetings Phone: (510) 632-8781 Website: www.bac3-ca.org Happy New Year! David Jackson, President February 2021 March 2021 Troy Garland, Secretary-Treasurer SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT Field Representatives – Gary Peifer, Steve Espinosa, Steve Kantoniemi, Colin Johnson, Lenny Paredes 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Organizers – Dave Tafoya & Ryan Ruf 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

From the Desk of genuinely concerned about each other’s 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Steve Espinosa, safety. We all want to arrive to work, 28 28 29 30 31 Greetings Sisters and Brothers, put in a safe and productive workday I hope that all of you had a joyous and most importantly, get home to our holiday even though we were not able families safely. Tues, Feb 2nd, 6:00 PM, Monterey – 1945 Natividad Rd., Salinas (The Pizza Factory) to spend it with all our families and Being healthy goes hand and hand Wed, Feb 3rd, 5:30 PM, San Jose – 14940 Camden Ave., San Jose (Round Table) friends. I am hopeful that by the end with being safe. Not feeling well, Thurs, Feb 4th, 6:30 PM, Sacramento – 7465 Rush River Dr., Sac. (Mountain Mike’s) of 2021 we will all be able to enjoy the tired, or maybe having muscle aches Tues, Feb 9th, 5:00 PM, San Francisco – 2227 Gellert Blvd., So. San Francisco (Round Table) gatherings and celebrations that bring or just lacking the energy to perform family and friends together again. your tasks while at work could cause Thurs, Feb 11th, 5:00 PM, Oakland – 1720 Marina Blvd., San Leandro (SMW Local 104) “Stay Safe and Healthy” is a phrase a negative effect on how you think Thurs, Feb 18th, 6:00 PM, Manteca – 1120 North Main St. (Mountain Mike’s) that I am sure all of us have either seen and react to adverse conditions when Third Tues, Feb 16th/Even Months, 6:00 PM, Fresno – 324 E. Shaw (Ramada Inn) or heard by friends, family members, you are working. This could also put *Meetings will be via Zoom until social gatherings are approved coworkers, checkout clerks or even at yourself and others at risk of becoming the closing of an email. I like to think injured on the job. Eating right is a that when someone tells me, “Stay Safe key component to staying healthy. next Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New IN MEMORIAM and Healthy Steve” that it serves as a I am the first to admit my love for Year, while working towards maintaining We are sorry to announce the reminder. We are all responsible for our eating cheeseburgers, pizza and other our personal health; we can look forward passing of our Brothers: families, friends, and those we work with. fatty foods, but these foods will make to a prosperous and productive 2021. Mervin Reimche TL 12/09/2020 We understand how much they mean to you sluggish and tired not to mention 12-CA 44 yr. Mbr us as well as how much we mean to them. wreak havoc on your immune system. Stay Safe and Healthy, Safety is always a priority when Maintaining a healthy diet will help you Steve Espinosa Rodney Rocha MM 12/18/2020 on the job site when you are in the to work safer and possibly prevent you 07-CA 26 yr. Mbr SERVICE AWARDS construction trades. It gets drilled into from missing work due to being ill. Being Alfred Silva BL 12/27/2020 us daily from job site safety orientations, healthy also keeps the costs down for our (JAN 2021) 01-CA 48 yr. Mbr daily and weekly tailgate safety meetings. Health and Welfare plans. 25 year: Noe Buenrostro, James In addition to visual aids such as As we all look back at the year that Jordan, Charles Nance, Jose Vidrio and BAC LOCAL #3, CA is now on Caution or Danger tape and other was “2020” we will remember the many Xi Li Zheng. Facebook (Bac Local-Three) and signage that helps to remind us of the challenges that we all faced, brought us 40 year: Rock McKinley, Twitter. You can get our tweets to your potential hazards that construction closer together (figuratively speaking) Philip Weltman. phone by texting Follow baclocal3ca workers are exposed to almost every and how they forced some of us apart. 50 year: Joseph Sylvester Jr. to 40404. You do not need a twitter day. As Sisters and Brothers on the job By staying safe we can all look forward Congratulations on your many years account to get our “Tweets”; they will site, we look out for one another and are to gathering with our family and friends of service. come to your phone.

Heat & Frost Local 16 Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union No. 16, AFL-CIO Northern California – Northern Nevada 3801 Park Road Benicia, CA 94510 Office: (707) 748-1616 • Fax: (707) 748-1620 CHRIS GREANEY...... BUSINESS MANAGER FORTINO CURIEL...... BUSINESS AGENT/ORGANIZER MARK PLUBELL...... BUSINESS AGENT ANTHONY VISCUSO...... BUSINESS AGENT BILL HODGES...... PRESIDENT JONATHAN BLAINE...... VICE PRESIDENT

Business Manager Chris Greaney has appointed Aureliano Ochoa as Organizer for the local. Future Membership Due to a surge in COVID-19 Meetings cases apprentice sign-ups are cancelled. The International has set All Union Meetings and up a disaster relief fund for any in-person visits to the members who have been displaced due to natural disasters. If you Office have been canceled have lost your home in the recent until the shelter in place fires or any other natural disaster, order has been lifted and please call one of the officers for wemreceive directive from assistance. the International to reopen. Submitted by Alan Pierce

January 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 9 IBEW Local 6 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 6 55 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 861-5752 John J. Doherty Business Manager-Financial Secretary Anthony Sandoval, Executive Board Russell Au Yeung, President Carlos Salazar, Executive Board Ron Lewis, Vice President David McCarroll, Executive Board John Langley, Recording Secretary Jennifer Kramer, Executive Board Steve Cloherty, Treasurer Brendan Greene, Executive Board

MEETING NOTICES Work Picture PLAs (Project Labor Agreements). one year of continuous union member- 55 FILLMORE STREET In 2020, the work picture started As Developers plan their projects, ship by the applicant, applicant’s spouse All meetings subject to cancellation strong for our private sector units. Ten- one of the variables they need to ad- or parent (if applicant is a dependent). due to Shelter in Place Orders nant Improvement work, the bread and dress is the construction workforce. The one-year membership minimum butter of our local industry, was very IBEW Local 6 and the other Building must be satisfied by May 31, 2021. Unit One Committee Meeting strong and, by all accounts, was poised Trades provide the solution to their Cancelled Until Further Notice to remain strong. Then our Industry concerns, namely a readily available and Your Future As You See It Unit Five, Muni Railway Shop was turned on its head as the world fell highly skilled workforce. We are in the midst of the three-year Cancelled Until Further Notice into the grips of a global pandemic. Last year we were successful at cycle for electrician re-certification. securing PLAs for the Potrero Power Every three years our Inside Wire- Executive Board Several large projects are already Station development, City College of men must either complete 32 hours of Tuesday February 9, 2020 under construction, projects like the San Francisco, and Citywide Public continuing education to maintain the 4:30 P.M. massive Oceanwide project at 1st and Mission streets. The beginnings of work Works. These agreements will secure certification or retake the examination. General Membership for Treasure Island has finally broken and expand our work opportunities Every three years, people wait until Cancelled Until Further Notice ground. Sewer System Improvements, over the next 20 years. We are currently the last minute to seek their required coursework. Some have their certifica- Unit Six, Sound & Communications representing billions of dollars of public in negotiations for a PLA with UCSF for the construction of a new hospital. tion lapse as a result. Don’t be that Cancelled Until Further Notice infrastructure work, have been bid and awarded to signatory contractors, and The Mission Bay PLA, San Fran- member; sign up for continuing educa- Retired Members-Senior Sixes construction has begun. cisco Unified School District, Hunter’s tion classes at the SFJATC. Cancelled Until Further Notice The impact on our Tenant Improve- Point Shipyard, Treasure Island, 5M, Our ability to keep pace with a Executive Board ment sector has been rather acute with Sewer System Improvement Project are rapidly changing industry, now more Wednesday February 24, 2021 many projects stalled, delayed, or even all providing work opportunities to our than ever, is an investment in ourselves. 4:30 P.M. cancelled. This impact will have lingering membership in 2021. Our goal is to keep We all benefit from a well-trained and effects moving forward as the customers adding to those successful agreements. competent workforce. It is what helps us We extend our sympathy to the family will weigh starting work with waiting to remain, as our International likes to and friends of Danny K. Bettis, Retired for broader vaccine distribution and Organizing say, The Right Choice. Inside Journeyman, who passed away on reduced COVID-related costs. The cost As members of the IBEW, we have This year the SFJATC began offer- December 6, 2020, and to the family and associated with COVID safety measures an obligation to fulfill the objects of our ing classes online, making it even easier friends of Alberto Alvarado, Jr., Inside is not insignificant and has forced many great Union. At the top of the list is or- for our members to maintain their skills. Journeyman, who passed away on De- projects to be put on hold or to spread ganizing all workers in the entire electri- This coming semester the JATC is offer- cember 11, 2020, and to the family and out their schedules. This, in turn, impacts cal industry. We encourage our members ing classes in: friends of Charles R. Sandkulla, Retired our working hours and pocketbooks. to have an open dialogue with electrical x Advanced Motor Controls, Inside Journeyman, who passed away Our Industry’s ability to regain strong workers who are not members of our x Cal State Certification Prep, Union. Help these workers understand on December 12, 2020, and to the fam- footing, both locally and regionally, is x Electric Vehicle – EVITP, the benefits of being in the Union, and ily and friends of Frank N. Gallagher, dependent upon an end to the current x Energy Storage & Microgrids, Retired Inside Journeyman, who passed surge in infections, a return to manage- encourage them to reach out and join us. x Foreman Development Training, away on December 23, 2020 able caseloads for the hospital systems, As a member of Local 6 these work- x OSHA-30 and a thorough distribution of the vac- ers will have a full voice and vote; both in Best Wishes to our recently cine. Success in battling this pandemic contract negotiations and the Union that It is clear to all that we will see more retired members: will influence how this year shapes up represents them. As electrical workers, and more electrical vehicles and, as George P. Demakis and the opportunities it will provide. If having a strong membership during ne- our Industry works to address climate Christina M. Gardini Congress can find a way to work togeth- gotiations will demonstrate our strength change, battery storage systems will be- John R. Garland er, hopefully some near-term relief can and unity, and will make a difference come commonplace in residential proj- be had and a robust investment in infra- when we sit at the negotiating table. Lonnie L. Hillman ects and high-rise buildings. EVITP and structure work may be put on the table. The benefits and wages won at the Michael B. Mitchell ESAMTAC certifications will broaden The Local Union cannot control the bargaining table help you and your fel- your future work opportunities. pandemic or the economy, but we will low members to provide for yourselves Our employers expect you to use Business Manager’s continue to work hard on your behalf to and your families. Increasing our mem- your skills to install electrical work. Report secure future work opportunities. bership will help us to protect you and your rights for years to come. Your skills are honed in the field as you Looking Ahead at 2020 PLA Work bend conduit, splice wire, tighten screws 2020 has come and gone, and 2021 As your Business Manager, one of Union Plus Scholarship or terminals, and nail boxes to a deck. is here. With it comes a change in the the duties I am charged with is to try The AFL-CIO Scholarship ap- Our skillsets are focused on the built en- political landscape and an ongoing and secure future work opportunities plications are now available online at vironment, and while technology plays pandemic. I want to take a moment for our members. One of the ways we do unionplus.org/benefits/education/union- an ever more prominent role in our in- and discuss some of what is coming at this is by participating with our other plus-scholarships and are due no later dustry, it is important that we maintain us this year. Building Trades affiliates in negotiating than January 31, 2021. We encourage our skills with classroom instruction members and their dependent children that ties the technology to the work we who are currently enrolled in an accred- do every day. Sign up for a continuing ited institution to apply. education class at the JATC, and bring a Current and retired members of fellow member with you. unions participating in any Union LIVE BETTER Plus program, their spouses and their Work Safely, Wear a Mask, and Save dependent children (as defined by IRS For A Rainy Day! regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren John J. Doherty WORK UNION are not eligible unless a legal dependent Business Manager (as defined by IRS regulations). At least Financial Secretary

PAGE 10 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Carpet Linoleum & Soft Tile Local 12 Carpet Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers Local 12 Administrative Office: 2149 Oakland Road San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 824-1280 • Fax (408) 955-0150 President: Dave Bradfield Financial Secretary: Omar Larrea Regional Offices: San Leandro - 2020 Williams St., Suite A1, San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 454-8150 San Francisco - 1939 Market St., Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 625-0225 Business Representatives: Anthony Nuanes • Juan Calderon • Steve Belong Organizers: Lance Ryken • Curtis Day Monthly meetings held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 2020 Williams Street in San Leandro.

Gerald Bruce McDermott July 23, 1944 - December 7, 2020 RIP. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Gerald Bruce Mc Dermott passed on 2020 is in the books and we are off December 7, 2020 from complications to a good start in 2021 with less than of Covid-19. Gerald was born on July 10 members on the Out of Work list. 23, 1944. He followed his older broth- We have a couple of changes for this ers Dick and Ed as Flooring installers year. If you want to put yourself on the and joined Local 1235 on July 18, 1963. Out of work list, call 408-824-1280 and Gerry, as I knew him was a master you can speak with District Council mechanic in the industry. I had the 16 administrators Ginny or Judy for privilege to work under his leadership as assistance. Also, Local 12 will no longer an apprentice in the early 80s and side receive over the counter dues. Dues by side with him later as a journeyman. will now be payed directly to District I knew if I was working with Gerry it Council 16. Mail your check to District would be a good day. Gerry had many Council 16 Centralized Dues, 2705 Con- hobbies including racing his Sanger stitution Drive., Livermore, CA 94551. Pickle Fork Boat, skiing, riding his Please put your member ID and Local beloved horses, and showing his 1964 Apprentice Chris Klein working on a PLA project. Union in the memo. Another option is Plymouth Fury and his 1963 dodge through the website at www.dc16iupat. Coronet at Mopar car shows. He last org and go to the “pay my dues” tab. resided in Colorado Springs, Colorado The Union food Distribution Drive- and is survived by His wife Janie, His up Grab and Go continues through daughter Tammi, and his son Darren. June 2021. Union members who live Gerry will be missed by family and and work in San Mateo County who are friends. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. unemployed due to Covid-19 can pick As always, I invite members with a up food at 1511 Rollins Road. Contact special milestone in their life such as a Jenni at 650-619-3686 to register and for birth, graduation, marriage, retirement, dates and times. This program is pro- and sadly death to contact Juan, Steve, vided by San Mateo Labor Council and or myself to share a photo and a few Second Harvest Food Bank. Volunteers words in a future article. are always needed. Unfortunately, I must report The Respectfully, loss of another Local 12 Brother. Anthony Nuanes Randy Hayes 20+ year member.

Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300

Main Office: 100 Hegenberger Rd. Suite 220 Oakland CA 94621 Tel: 510-430-9492 Fax 510-430-9183 Keith Shanks, Business Manager Greg Levy, Senior Business Agent Business Agents: Emilio Aldana, Carl Crawford, Devin Evers David Johnson, Chris Knerr, Marshall Vasquez www.opcmialocal300.org Work Preservation Officer: Alex Neang

January 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 11 Elevator Constructors Local 8

Looking Up the Hatch International Union of Elevator Constructors Local No. 8 690 Potrero Avenue San Francisco, CA 94110-2117 (415) 285-2900 • Fax (415) 285-2020 Mark Thomas Business Manager/Financial Secretary Del Garner Kevin Wright Ryan Lange Greg Hardeman Business Representative/ Business Representative Business Representative Organizer Recording Secretary

MEETINGS: San Jose of mailed dues will be determined by 401(k)/ANNUITY ALL JANUARY MEETINGS Tuesday, March 2, 2020, 5:30 p.m. postmark.” As those who attended the De- ARE CANCELLED Sheet Metal Workers Apprentice and Each member is mailed a dues state- cember meeting heard, I encourage all Please note the February and March Journeyman Training Building ment on or before November 30, Febru- members to take responsibility for their meeting dates are tentative. If shelter/ 2350 Lundy Pl., San Jose, CA. ary 29th, May 31, and August 31. This own investments and retirement. The distancing requirements are not lifted allows members to have ample time union can only provide so much – it The Local 8 website is used as an to pay their dues on time. Envelopes is up to each individual to prepare for prior to the date of any meeting; it will additional means of notifying our be cancelled. are saved with postmarks or received the future. Start the New Year off right members of upcoming Special Called date stamps (if dropped at the hall) to by investing in your retirement. Take San Francisco Meeting Items at our General Meetings. verify date of receipt or mailing. So, if advantage of this great benefit, so you Wed., February 17, 2021, 5:30 p.m. The website address is www.iuec8.org. you have waited until the last minute to can be financially prepared at the end of 690 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA. I am glad to put 2020 behind us. pay or mail your dues, and they end up your career. Remember, every year you Now we need to get extra vigilant on Sacramento being late, there is nothing I can do to pass up is another year you don’t get making sure that masks are worn and Wed.y, February 3, 2021, 5:30 p.m. remove the late fees. back. Call the hall to get the required CDC as well as company guidelines are Sheet Metal Workers Apprentice and paperwork you will need to turn into always followed on all job sites we are Journeyman Training Building WAGE CARDS your company for 401(k) deductions. working on. If you have questions about 3665 Bleckely St., Mather, CA. In accordance with Section II of the what your company safety protocols Traveling Expense Agreements, we are SOCIAL EVENTS South Lake Tahoe are concerning COVID-19, ask your awaiting the CPI Index in order to de- Local 8 has no social events planned Thurs., January 28, 2021, 11:30 a.m. safety manager to explain. Please also termine if there will be a change to the until we can have gatherings of more Motts Canyon Tavern& Grill familiarize yourself with the language in mileage rates in 2021. New wage cards than 10 people at a time. 259 Kingsbury Grade Rd. the state and federal supplemental sick will be printed and mailed once that Stateline, NV. pay ordinances sent out via Constant update occurs. You should have received HONORARY LUNCHEON Reno Contact email that explains the amount a calculation sheet with your December As previously mentioned, the Hon- Thurs., January 28, 2021, 5:30 p.m. and duration of sick pay, as well as the mailing that covers January 1- January orary Members Luncheon for 2021 has Nevada Building Trades Hall requirements for when it is available. 31st. Please contact the union hall if been cancelled as well due to the CO- 1819 Hymer Ave., Sparks, NV. you need another copy. VID-19 outbreak. We are sorry for the DUES AND MEMBERS cancellation, but the safety and well-be- Watsonville PAPERWORK FREE ZONE CHANGES ing of our Honorary Retirees and active Mon., February 1, 2021, 5:30 p.m. The hall continues to be on lock- If you want to change your free members is of the utmost importance Round Table Pizza, 1975 Main St. down. We are still accepting all pro- zone, this must be approved by the hall and cannot be ignored. Watsonville, CA. bationary and apprentice paperwork before you start working in the new In closing, I would like to thank San Luis Obispo through the mail slot. Dues can be zone. There is language you and the all Local 8 Brothers and Sisters for Tues., February 2, 2021, 11:30a.m. paid by check and dropped at the hall company must agree to before any zone your understanding, cooperation, and Firestone Grill, 1001 Higuera St. as well, or you can call to pay over the change can be granted. Refer to the Lo- sacrifices throughout 2020 in keeping San Luis Obispo, CA. phone with a credit card. I have had cal 8 Constitution and By Laws Travel as many Brothers and Sisters working many members calling to complain Expense Agreement language: OTIS pg. Stockton and receiving health benefits, and help- that they have received late fees on 117, Section VII- Transfers. All others – Friday, February 5, 2021, 11:30 a.m. ing each other through the wildfires their dues. Article XI Sec 3. (c) states: NEII pg. 105, Section VII- Transfers. Black Bear Dinner, 1703 and everything else we had to endure. “Dues must be paid by check or money Yosemite Ave., Manteca, CA. I, for one, am proud to say I am a order on or before December 31, March PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY Brother in Local 8. Fresno 31, June 30, September 30, respectively Monday, February 15, 2021, is a Wed., February 10, 2021, 5:30 p.m. for the following quarter.” and Article scheduled, unpaid holiday. The rate of Sincerely, Piccadilly Inn Airport XI Sec 3. (e) states: “Dues may be paid pay for all work performed on holidays Mark Thomas Sr 5115 East McKinley Ave., Fresno, CA. in person or by mail. Date of payment shall be at the double-time rate. Business Manager

Roofers Local 40 United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers Local Union No. 40 Schedule of Local 40 150 Executive Park Boulevard Suite 3625 Union Meetings for 2021 San Francisco, CA 94134 (7:00 p.m.) Phone: (415) 508-0261 Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 18, Apr. 15, May 20, June 17, Fax: (415) 508-0318 July 15, Aug. 19, Sep. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, and Dec. 16. JOSE OSCAR PADILLA Business Manager SALVADOR RICO Secretary/Treasurer Meetings will be held via ZOOM till COVID-19 restrictions are over. PETER LANG President

From the desk of important in our lives and to share the being held via ZOOM. If you will like to Next Vacation Pay-Out Jose Oscar Padilla same goals by maintaining the safety of receive a link to participate at our next Is scheduled for February 5th, Business Manager others and follow all job sites protocols meeting(s), please send me an email to from 7:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. at the I want to take this opportunity to that relate to this pandemic. Together [email protected] to add you to the Union Office. wish you all a healthy and prosperous we can make a difference. members list. Remember, we will be opening New Year. Continue to focus on what is At this time our Union meetings are our contract for negotiations this year. Be safe, wear a mask and stay healthy!!

PAGE 12 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 483

Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices Local No. 483 Of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting REQUIREMENTS: At time of application, applicants must bring A PHOTO COPY Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO ALONG WITH ORIGINAL DOCUMENT as proof of completion of high school. 2525 Barrinington Court, Hayward, CA 94545 Diploma, transcript, G.E.D, certificate of proficiency or DD-214 is acceptable. (510) 785-8483 – Fax (510) 785-8508 Applications must be filled-out at the Training Center. Business Manager/Financial Secretary: STAN M. SMITH Applicants must be at least 18 years old. PLEASE BRING PHOTO COPY and Business Agents: Dan Torres, Dylan Boldt, John Medina ORIGINAL to show proof of age at time of application. Organizer: Jeff Dixon Driver’s license, picture I.D., passport or birth certificate will be accepted. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. A valid Drivers License is required at time of indenture and dispatch to employer. Applicants must be physically fit to do the work of the trade, and will be required to work anywhere within the nine (9) Bay Area Counties. Applicants must be *APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE* legally authorized to work in the United States.

SPRINKLER FITTERS U.A. LOCAL 483 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Recruitment, selection, employment and training OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT of Apprentices will be without discrimination because of Race, Color, Religion, APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM National Origin, Age, Sex or Physical Handicap as required by Ca. Admin.Code, Chapter 2. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Visit our Website @ www.sprinklerfitters483.org WRITTEN TEST: Only qualified applicants will be notified by mail regarding TO: All Interested Parties date, time and location of the next written test: JUNE 2021. Check the web-site for current information: www.sprinklerfitters483.org SUBJECT: Application for Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter U.A. Local 483 ORAL INTERVIEW: Only applicants who successfully pass the written test WHEN: EVERY 2nd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (Minimum of 70%) will be eligible for the oral interview. 12:00 NOON TO 4:30 P.M. ELIGIBILITY LIST: Applicants will be placed on the apprentice program

eligibility list based upon the written examination and oral interview. Hiring is WHERE: usually done in February & August each year. SPRINKLER FITTERS U.A. LOCAL 483 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING CENTER 2531 BARRINGTON COURT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA 94545 WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (510) 782-9483 (Revised 12/10/2020)

Glaziers Local 718

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

Bart Pantoja – Business Representative Nick King – President

MEETING DATES Brothers and Sisters, the rest of my life after high school, ers. Brother Joseph Regan cleared Happy New Year, 2020 is a wrap! the one thing I know from watching into Local 718 on September 13, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: Now we all know that the new year members of my family work in the 1976 from Local 636. Brother Regan “Meetings cancelled until further isn’t a magic wand. There is a mess trades is that buildings need to be built, passed on November 14, 2020 with notice due to health ordinance.” to clean from the year before. It’s left refurbished and maintained. Windows 62 years of service. Brother Herbert EXECUTIVE BOARD: to all of us to get at it. Although the need to be fixed, and as long as glass Knoop entered into Local 718 on February 9, 2021 – 5:00 p.m. past year has been difficult in so many breaks I would find work as a glazier. June 10, 1958; he passed December March 9, 2021 – 5:00 p.m. respects. The president of our nation We got the essential worker tag. Mostly 21, 2020 with 62 years of service. lacked the leadership to bring our due to our union leadership here and Brother Knoop continued to attend DDO/HOLIDAYS: nation together. I am looking forward across the nation who proactively lead union meetings from time to time. He January 18, 2021 to a mature adult who considers all of that charge to get us working and keep would also call the hall to check on Martin Luther King Jr. Day America in his leadership to move our us working. We are hopefully in the the state of the union. I was blessed country into a bold future that will see 7th inning stretch. Honestly, I have to have many conversations with him. February 12, 2021 a real infrastructure plan that will ben- moments when I am sick and tired of I offer my condolences to the friends DDO efit us, the construction trades. Where wearing the mask, but I know that if I and family of these long time mem- February 15, 2021 the rubber meets the road is in the local don’t stay vigilant it could cost us our bers. President’s Day government. With the help and sup- ability to have work opportunities, that Stay healthy, stay vigilant! port of organized labor we have rallied earn us paychecks and pay contribu- Info, News & Event and voted in measures and bills that tions to our health care and pensions. In Solidarity, District Council 16 Info, News & will assist in rebuilding the economic Hang in there my Glaziers, we are Bart M. Pantoja Events can be found at www.dc16iupat. health of the Bay Area. Since I became nearly there! Business Representative org, also Local Union 718 News and a union member, I have intently tried It is with a heavy heart that I re- Glaziers Local 718 Events. to use my spending power to vitalize port on the loss of two union broth- District Council 16 local business. It is a downright shame STAR Classes to see so many struggle in these times Select STAR classes are available on- due to lack of business. The flip side of line. WWW.DC16STAR.ORG for more this coin is that when I was trying to information on class schedule. figure out what I was going to do with

January 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 13 Sign Display Local 510

SIGN DISPLAY & ALLIED CRAFTS LOCAL UNION 510 Established March 10, 1900 400 Talbert St. Daly City, CA 94014-1623 Office: 650-763-5405 ext. 1112; Fax: 650-871-8406 Annette Dosier, Business Agent Morgan Worth, Business Agent Peter Forni, Field Representative

Office hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday

Updates In The New Year coherent safety and hygiene plans upon the District Council on the matter of available at extension 1118. Peter Forni 2020 is gone and the new year is reopening. The Local 510 office has been Centralized Dues Collection. Central- is presently furloughed. Please direct all upon us. With the new year comes the involved in discussions on the matter, ized Dues Collection is mandated by the inquiries to either Annette or Morgan. hope that science and a diligent public particularly with the San Jose Conven- International Constitution and is a pro- Union updates are listed on our website will allow the pandemic to abate so that tion Center, which has been proactively vision of the District Council Bylaws. at www.local510.org. Our union mes- we can return to work, little by little. examining how to open safely. The card is simply an announcement of sage line is also updated as needed. That It will take time for the return to hap- this change that will be in effect once number is 650-871-5405. pen. Conjecture in the industry is that Some News and Items: our members begin to pay dues again. Questions about pension or medi- the work will return in the late summer Health Plan Trustees have voted to Agents are in the office five days cal issues may be addressed to Benesys. or early fall. Moscone’s schedule shows extend the lowered hour-bank threshold a week. Please make an appointment Their number is 925-398-7048. The first tentatively booked events beginning in for coverage by another quarter. to visit the office should you need to step for those filing for their pension is the early summer. In the meantime, event Local 510 dues for the First Quar- conduct business that can’t be taken to call Benesys. venues have been considering ways of ter of 2021 have been waived by the care of over the phone or by email/U.S. safely opening. Venues recognize that International for both regular members Post. You may contact the office at 650- Respectfully, their ability to draw events in the future (Trade Show unit) and life members. 763-5405. Morgan Worth is available at Morgan Worth and Annette Dosier will require having comprehensive and You may have received a post card from extension 1115, and Annette Dosier is Local 510

Pile Drivers Local 34 Hammers and Leads PILEDRIVERS LOCAL 34 55 Hegenberger Place, Oakland, CA 94621 Phone: (510) 635-4227 Fax: (510) 635-1234 Leo Vega – President Joe Karinen – Vice President Chris Moyer – Senior Field Rep/Financial Secretary-Treasurer If you’ve saved all of your quar- to defend the cradle of our democracy Martin Espinoza, Jr. – Conductor terly Trust Fund statements, you may and the duly elected legislators within. Martin, Espinoza, Sr. – Warden Chris Puglisi – Recording Secretary have built up a pretty thick file by now, They injured a number of the Capitol depending on how long you’ve been in Police that they’d overwhelmed, one of Trustees – Fred Barnes, Jesse Johansen, Tina Nixon the Union. For those who’ve wondered whom died earlier today of the injuries Field Reps – Martin Espinoza Sr., Martin Espinoza Jr., Chris Puglisi how nice it would be to be able to ac- he sustained from apparently being cess a lot of that information online, as bludgeoned with a fire extinguisher. Fed- From The Desk of Walsh’s leadership should take the DOL well as apply for early Vacation Fund eral authorities had already begun mak- Chris Moyer in a significantly different direction than withdrawals, there’s good news. You can ing arrests by this morning and, who Work hours dipped a little in Decem- it’s been going under the previous ad- now go to www.carpenterfunds.com and knows how many, investigations will ber, as is usually the case, but the slow- ministration and represents a refreshing sign up to do just that. You’ll need your almost certainly uncover information down was nothing out of the ordinary. emphasis toward actually looking out UBC ID number or seven- digit CFAO regarding how bad it really was and/or The situation at the Hall remains the for Labor rather than management. As ID number, the last six digits of your could have been. My point is this: for same with access limited by County was shared in last month’s edition, Mr. Social Security number, your date of over four years now, we’ve been hearing Health Code guidelines imposed due to Biden has committed to being a very birth and an email address. about how we need to “Make America the ongoing pandemic. As a reminder, pro-Union President, which also shows Last but definitely not least: This Great Again” and we may indeed have we are able to take phone orders for promise for the National Labor Rela- isn’t meant to be a political column but our share of problems, like any country shirts and hats. Members just need to tions Board. The NLRB is normally as a veteran who once swore a solemn but, here’s the bottom line. We had a pay for the shipping costs. made up of five Board Members, with oath to defend the U.S. Constitution, coup; it didn’t last much longer than It looks like our next U.S. Secretary one of their terms expiring in rotation as well as the father of two sons who’ve an NFL game; It failed; the loss of life, of Labor is going to be Marty Walsh. each year. President Biden would po- done the same, I want to take a moment while tragic, was nonetheless, thankfully, The 53-year old Walsh is currently tentially have four appointments during to talk about what happened this week relatively low; our government is still in- serving in his second term as the 54th his upcoming term in office. All in all, in Washington, D.C. because it went tact, and no one met the sort of fate that Mayor of Boston, having won re-elec- working folks should have some refresh- way beyond just politics. Two days ago, some might expect in other countries, tion by just shy of a two-to-one margin. ing changes coming our way. as I write this, a violent mob stormed for pulling such a stunt. When tested like With a Boston accent as “haahd” as Our clerical staff has asked me to re- and occupied our nation’s capital – the never before, the United States Constitu- a three-day-old scone, he was born to mind the Membership that when filling capital that hadn’t been violated in such tion and our Republic proved resilient Irish immigrant parents, got his start in out paperwork for various state agencies a manner since the War of 1812 - in an and enduring. Again, we may have our the trades at the age of 18 and rose to and other organizations, it is not accu- attempt to overthrow an election that problems but maybe we’ve been a little become Secretary-Treasurer and Gen- rate to list Local 34 in the “Employer” was by all credible accounts conducted closer to Greatness than some have led eral Agent of the Boston Metropolitan box/section. We can provide some dates fairly and legitimately. What’s worse, us to believe, all along. May we never see District Building Trades Council before of employment information, when we they were inspired and motivated by such a spectacle again. entering into government. Speaking at get a signed Release of Information the false claims of a sitting President of - Brother Keith Guthrie passed away the 2016 Democratic National Conven- form from the Member, for the organi- the United States, because of whatever 21 December 2020 at the age of 81. He tion, Mayor Walsh credited his family zation that’s requesting the information, reasons that I’m not qualified to specu- joined the Union in July 1993. and the Labor Movement for lifting him but what we can provide is fairly basic late on with any authority. It is reported Please hold your loved ones a little out of alcoholism and ultimately his rise and limited so we usually end up refer- that some of them were armed and one closer tonight and be thankful that we to the Mayor’s office. If confirmed, Mr. ring them to the individual employers. ended up getting shot by those entrusted live in the country we do.

PAGE 14 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor High-Risk Continued from page 1 spread through people’s breath, ing PPE and don’t have onsite safety highlighting that wearing face masks supervisors. So we need to show that is imperative when within six feet we are renewing and redoubling our of distance from another person. efforts to keep safety our top prior- On construction sites, maintaining ity. The efforts aren’t only for your- six feet of distance can be especially self but for everyone on the jobsite challenging. It can be difficult to and their families.” wear a face mask when trying to Even among Building Trades communicate with fellow workers unions, workers’ risk can vary from over the loud background noise of trade to trade and jobsite to jobsite heavy machinery. Many jobsites depending on conditions. Jose Padilla, are also enclosed spaces with poor Business Manager for Roofers Local ventilation. The physical exertion as- 40, said that in addition to following sociated with construction work can county health orders, a majority of cause larger amounts of virus to be the jobsites have strict safety param- released into the air. In addition to eters set by contractors that have kept wearing masks and practicing social them safe and open. distancing, public health officials “As roofers/waterproofers, even a surge in infections in January due of this with these safety protocols and encouraged workers to take meals before COVID-19, we have been to many people traveling during the guidelines.” alone, don’t smoke or vape near oth- required to wear respirators or holiday season. Recommendations from the Centers ers, not occupy small enclosed areas face masks because of some of the “Everybody has to do their part for Disease Control and Prevention with others, and refrain from car- materials we use and some of the — wear a mask and social distance, indicate that construction workers pooling if possible. Opening windows applications we do, plus our work not ride in a car together, not eat may be part of the third phase of the for ventilation can help reduce risk. involves the use of gloves at all times lunch together and not share water allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. “Public officials are really con- and most of the time even goggles bottles — all the things that should Construction workers are grouped into cerned,” said SFBCTC Secretary- or safety glasses,” said Padilla. “At seem pretty basic but we just have to an “Other Essential Workers” category Treasurer Rudy Gonzalez. “What’s Local 40 we haven’t had a case go the extra mile and be that extra consisting of an estimated 57 mil- different is that they’re able to track where somebody passed away from careful until this vaccine kicks in lion people who will be prioritized for COVID cases by industry now. It’s COVID, and only a couple members and people stop getting sick,” said early vaccination after other groups flawed in that it doesn’t distinguish have tested positive.” SFBCTC President Larry Mazzola such as health care workers, seniors in residential from commercial or pub- Ramon Hernandez, Business Man- Jr. “I am concerned that jobsites will assisted care facilities, and teachers. lic from private, so in their minds the ager of Laborers Local 261, a trade get shut down. I know we’re deemed While the CDC’s recommendations are numbers represent the entire indus- that involves a large number of mem- essential, but if enough jobs have non-binding and it’s unclear when the try. We have to shoulder the unfair bers to often work in close proximity, multiple positive cases and people third phase will occur, adoption of the burden of being the safest and most said that though guidelines are being start getting sick, jobs will start recommendations by state and local proactive, knowing that there are followed on the jobsites and cases have closing down, and that’s what we’re jurisdictions would help keep jobsites some in the industry who aren’t us- remained low, he’s concerned about trying to alleviate by being in front and communities safer. OL

Thank you to all the front-line workers going above the call of duty to keep us safe during these trying times. Be Safe. Stay Strong. Buy Union.

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January 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 15 Board Minutes NEW BUSINESS: None • WISP celebration, Tim Paulson gave presentation x Corey Hallman (IBT 856) Continued from page 3 today. x Susan Solomon (UESF 61) REPORTS OF UNIONS: • Democratic Party endorsements. Union endorse- x Gladys Soto (SEIU 1021) REQUEST FOR FUNDS: • December 22, 2020 business reps meeting has ment required, required criteria by COPE committee. x Chris Corgas (IFPTE 21) Engineers and Scientist requests received via been cancelled. • Rudy Gonzalez thanked Tim Paulson for his lead- x Tony Rodriguez (UA 483) email and phone call for funds on COVID -19 research • Larry Mazzola pointed out this being Tim Paulson’s ership, his support personally and professionally. x Marcos Aranda (SEIU 87) but will be deferred until next meeting. last Bus Reps meeting and thanked him for his work x Kurt Grimes (APRI) PICKET SANCTIONS: with the building trades for last years. x Anita Lau (SEIU 2015) SECRETARY’S REPORT: none x Bill Shields (AFT 2121) • PLA Administrator Pat Mulligan - PLA slide pre- ADJOURNMENT: • Tony Rodriguez formerly of Sprinkler Fitters sentation OLD BUSINESS: 11:13 p.m. thanked all for including him and support. • Pat will be front and center and will take lead on none opeiu 3 aflcio 11 • Rudy Gonzalez reported that due to inquiries this role. Pat thanked all for the work and efforts of members on how to voluntarily give back 3% put in. Monthly training will be available for general NEW BUSINESS: raise, a forum to go out that was pre-filled out and contractors that is open to the public. Two new • Rudy Gonzalez reported on MTA has nominees DELEGATES MEETING departments were given instructions. Undermining, positions have been made specific to PLA which from the mayor’s office. Manny Yekutiel proactively MINUTES hostile and anti-union. have yet to be filled. Team will consist of seven reached out to a few unions for support, and made staff members. December 17, 2020, 5 p.m. important commitments on the labor side. Request REPORTS OF UNIONS: for endorsement by John Doherty of IBEW 6. M/S/C • Review of SIP and COVID policies, latest missive Zoom call • John Doherty and members of Electricians Local • Rudy Gonzalez reported on ADEM, the importance of recently sent out by Rudy Gonzalez. Construction 6 thanked Tim Paulson for decades of dedicated ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: supporting union members who are known to our affili- jobs are being policed, and safe. Counterpart in service to all. Larry Mazzola of Plumbers Local 38 ated union, who understand and support the law and South Bay is working on protocols and toolkit that President Larry Mazzola, Vice President’s John echoed this and shared his gratitude for Tim and spirit behind a skilled and trained workforce; worker will be shared via email later. Sandra Duarte is Doherty and Vince Courtney, Secretary-Treasurer his hard work and efforts. Tony Rodriguez thanked justice at the center of any environmental policy and working remotely and comes into the office once present. Tim Paulson and wished him well. Danny Campbell support project labor agreements. John Doherty of a week. Quorum met wished Tim well on his retirement. IBEW 6 made motion to support union members on • Transition going smoothly, Tim and Rudy work • Tim Paulson thanked all for their kind words, and CORRESPONDENCE: both slates and provided list of candidates. M/S/C closely every day. heartfelt well wishes. • SFUSD negotiations are ongoing, next meeting to Tim Paulson recused himself • AD19 be held Friday. UCSF did ratify contract to move • City and County of San Francisco Public Records x Ryan McGilley (UFCW 5) ADJOURNMENT: forward. Email to all affected unions went out and Request update. The council requested records, • AD17: adjourned 6:00 p.m. has been concluded. Tim thanked Osha Ashworth received insufficient records from agency, and x Robert Sandoval (IBT 350) opeiu 3 aflcio and John Chiarenza for their help. second request for specifics has been submitted. • Updates on PLAs, UCSF Parnassus still being • REQUEST FOR FUNDS: negotiated, follow-up meeting to be held. Balboa • Engineers and Scientist requests received for funds Reservoir has slowed down, we are on record with on COVID -19 research. the hiring of all union contractors. Letter of intent • Tim Paulson gives recommendation to contribute Deadline for the Next pending. Park Merced issues on parking and trans- $100. M/S/C portation. Teamsters issues have been addressed and waiting to hear back. Giants walk through SECRETARY’S REPORT: Organized Labor: Feb. 5 and groundbreaking ceremony for Mission Rock • Transition update, duties currently being shared was shut done due to current COVID conditions. between Tim Paulson and Rudy Gonzalez. Transi- DocuSign will be implemented, Sandra Duarte to tion going smoothly. start recollecting signatures on all recent PLAs, City • Review of Pat Mulligan’s - PLA slide presentation. College and Mission Rock will go out first. OLSE is taking over the PLA issue. Pat Mulligan of • Prejobs, school district, BART, SFPUC, Treasure Carpenters Local 22 and Trustee of the SFBCTC Island, 5M are all ongoing. Armie Morgan of Operat- will be overseeing this. ing Engineers 3 reported on a Block 52 job out in • Review of SIP and COVID policies, working closely Hunters Point shipyard that should have a prejob. with other Business Trades Council on toolkit for all. Per Tim Paulson, we have not been informed. Stu • SFUSD internal caucus tomorrow immediate fol- Helfner of Teamsters 853 reported on 19th Ave lowed by meeting with all. UCSF negotiations are Project with JMB done and ratified. • PEC meetings and Mayor update, Please continue • Updates on PLAs, first DocuSign request for to attend meetings. City College PLA is out. Mission Rock PLA to • Housing Authority caucus for this Friday at 9 a.m. follow. Parkmerced meeting soon. Reimburse- • Trustee’s 2021 meetings, reoccurring invite has ment of legal fees, many locals have not paid gone out with 2021 dates. yet. Reminder to agents to request payments be submitted on Citywide PLA legal and Craft PICKET SANCTIONS: Coalitions. • RJ Ferrari of Plumbers 38 reported on approved • Prejob, reminder to check for invites. SFPUC prejob strike sanction against Sports Basement or Brookfield tomorrow at 3 p.m. Properties. They have non-union workers at jobsite. • PEC meeting was held today, a forum to go out. RJ also suggested sit down with developer for PLA. • Housing Authority, no updates. • REMINDER: December 22nd Business Reps OLD BUSINESS: None meeting cancelled. THE ONLY EFFECTIVE ANSWER TO ORGANIZED GREED IS ORGANIZED LABOR PAGE 16 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Virtual Reality Prepares Teens to Enter Bay Area Building Trades Locals w CityBuild Students Used Oculus 2 Headsets to Gain Construction Skills

By Jessica Zimmer PHOTO CREDIT BRIGHTLINE

donation of Oculus 2 headsets helped attract a larger-than- Anormal class of San Francisco students to the skilled trades. Positive reviews have motivated San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) to utilize similar equipment to enhance training objectives. “It was fun to use the virtual reality headsets and software. Being able to do construction training and tool identi- fication through VR was a new way of learning I’ve never done before,” said David Portillo. Portillo, a graduate of June Jor- dan High School and participant in the Construction Sector Bridge (CSB) program, has now applied to CityBuild Academy (CBA), a 12-week pre-apprenticeship program run by OEWD. CSB, a two-month introduction to construction program for 17 to 21-year olds, San Francisco students in the Construction Sector Bridge program complete virtual reality training in construction skills using Oculus is offered by OEWD, Brightline Defense, a 2 headsets at India Basin Shoreline Park in September 2020. City-based nonprofit focused on environmental justice, Community Youth Center careers, and assisted students with paper- (CYC), a nonprofit that provides education work allowing them to advance to CBA. and employment opportunities, Mission Ken Nim, director of CityBuild Hiring Hall, a workforce training nonprof- Academy, said the “thumbs up” from the it, and A. Philip Randolph Institute of San CSB students encouraged the Acad- Francisco (APRI-SF), an education and emy to move toward purchasing VR workforce training nonprofit. equipment and modules. “We want to Eddie Ahn, executive director of implement VR for our 2021 cohorts. It’s Brightline Defense, said the VR training expensive to rent equipment and have an provided an opportunity for students to instructor present. VR is an additional connect to nonprofits and one another. tool to supplement existing great instruc- “In fall 2020, over 25 students came tion by our union training partners. [It] to India Basin Shoreline Park over allows students to get more safety train- several weekends. Usually there are ing at an effective cost,” said Nim. about 10 to 15 students during the prior David Johnson, member and Busi- winter cycles. The increase reflects the ness Agent of Operative Plasterers and intensity of need during the pandemic Cement Masons Local 300, said VR can for job training,” said Ahn. be a good tool for advanced students. Ahn said the teens separated into “You want to make sure CBA gradu- small groups, wearing masks and so- ates are ready for the in-person, special- cially distancing. They connected to a ized training with a union member before WiFi hotspot the nonprofits brought to they start. VR allows students to practice the park and took turns spending one to without worrying about sanitization and Zhimin Li, Zhiyu Ma, Leonard Amedee, Conmin Cheng, and Fucheng Li (left to right) two hours in a simulated environment. access to water hoses,” said Johnson. engage in mini crane training. This hands-on, trade-specific training with union members The software taught them how to use The software for the VR equipment took place in fall 2020. tools and identify hazards. is created by TRANSFR VR, a New Between shifts, nonprofit staff sani- York City-based company founded with Multicore-Craft Core Curriculum tized headsets and touch controller grips, by Bharani Rajakumar. Rajakumar (MC3) standards supported by na- answered questions about construction said the software looks to be aligned tional trade union associations. “As and when demand rises at the local level, we are more than happy to build labor “VR is an additional tool to partnerships to support the standards required,” said Rajakumar. Miquel “Mick” Penn, community supplement existing great relations liaison for Swinerton, said the firm views its donation of the Oculus 2 equipment as a resounding success. instruction by our union training “Pre-COVID-19, Swinerton planned to coordinate with CBA and CSB to partners. [It] allows students to provide Red Wing work boots...coupled with a volunteer event with Rebuilding Together San Francisco. Brightline asked get more safety training at an Darius Coleman (left) and Jimesse Powell if we would be able to support their pivot (right) fill a hole and compact the ground to virtual training and provide Oculus with a jumping jack in a Laborer’s Training effective cost.” 2 units. Swinerton didn’t hesitate to Center class. This hands-on, trade- —CityBuild Academy Director Ken Nim support our community partners in this specific training with union members took unique effort,” said Penn. OL place in fall 2020.

January 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 17 125 Years Continued from page 1 longstanding leadership who’ve seen the Building Trades adapt. There’s such a great history in San Francisco with major strikes and important legislation that has shaped where we are today. The Building Trades have come a long way in terms of diversity, industry technology, economic prosperity, and the highest standards for safety.” A historical work, Barons of Labor: The San Francisco Building Trades and Union Power in the Progressive Era by Michael Kazin, chronicles the SFBCTC’s birth during the depres- sion of the 1890s through World War I, and how it emerged as a force to be reckoned with from the jobsites to City Hall. Although a conservative shift in national politics in the 1920s subse- quently curbed its influence, the Build- ing Trades continued to ride the changing times into the early 2000s when the initial foundation for a Citywide Project Labor Agreement — to be achieved many years later — was set. More recently, the post-Great Reces- sion economic boom of the 2010s boded well for union tradespeople in a city that experienced unprecedented growth. How- San Francisco ready for rebuilding following The Great 1906 Fire and Earthquake. ever, the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn is perhaps troughs in the economy. One such leader an even more illuminating backdrop to was Stan Smith Sr. who passed away in the SFBCTC’s dogged success in the face 2019, having served as Secretary-Trea- of adversity. When the crisis hit in early surer for 25 years until his retirement in 2020, the council and union affiliates’ 2000. Former SFBCTC President Larry leadership sprung into action to maintain Mazzola Sr. recalled Smith as a leader workers’ safety and joined private sector who had a particular knack for instilling partners in lobbying government officials unity among the trades. to ensure that construction remained “es- “In my 50 years in the labor move- sential” and jobsites stayed open. ment, Stan was probably the most dedi- “The trades stick together on all cated labor leader I ever met,” Mazzola the problems that we’ve encountered, Sr. had said. “He always stood up for the and we tackle each problem together underdog and for working people. I am in a way where we’re all on the same very proud to have worked with him.” page whether we’re dealing with the In addition to showing unflagging pandemic or dealing with a new mayor support to other officers and rank-and- or new board of supervisors,” said file members, Smith spearheaded the SFBCTC President Larry Mazzola Jr. Mission Bay Project Labor Agreement, “The Building Trades has always been which has secured decades worth of strong because the unions stay together work for union members. Historic photograph of BAC Local 3 members at work. and that’s the number one reason why Dan Fross, IBEW Local 6 member we’ve been able to weather all the things and retired electrical inspector is also the “If you’ve looked at the statistics, time when every restaurant was union that have been thrown at us over the founder of the non-profit Building Safety you’ll see that even though our wages and every bar had a union bartender,” years. We handle everything in a group Alliance. Fross, whose family has been in are high, our efficiency is great, and said Fross. “San Francisco was that kind and don’t have unions breaking off and IBEW Local 6 since its founding in 1890, when we build in San Francisco, they of place. Those days are done. The new going in opposite directions.” himself began serving as a Building know that it will be built right and come workers here in the tech industry are not Over the decades, the council has Trades delegate in the mid-1980s. Fross in on time,” said Fross. inclined; they are of a different mindset. had a series of dedicated officers who attributes much of the San Francisco According to Fross, an important The trades are strong here because we’ve dedicated their efforts to doing right by unions’ success to a strong reputation milestone was achieved by Stan War- been institutionalized here for so long.” workers during the inevitable peaks and that’s been earned over the decades. ren, who served as Secretary-Treasurer In addition to securing project labor beginning in 2000 until 2004 when he agreements, Mazzola Sr. attributes the passed away from a brain tumor. War- success of the Building Trades to a com- ren was able to secure project labor mitment to unity and the willingness of “We have always been providing agreements with both San Francisco leaders to put pressure on politicians. Community College and the San Fran- “You have to get along with all the politi- high value on display. What that really cisco Unified School District, which cians enough to get things done, but you Fross believes set in motion the work can’t just do everything the politician that ultimately led to the passing of the wants you to do. You have to hold up means is that we’ve been promoting historic Citywide Project Labor Agree- your end and say this is what we want to ment in 2019. President Larry Mazzola do,” said Mazzola Sr. “You need to gain and serving as a backstop in this Jr. and former Secretary-Treasurers their respect, and these guys do that.” Mike Theriault and Tim Paulson, as Although he lauded the council for well as other SFBCTC officers, had staying unified and working out prob- fight for economic equality, safety on worked to get that monumental piece of lems together, he cautioned against legislation through the finish line. unions’ trend of not respecting jurisdic- the jobsite and workers. Although the SFBCTC has firmly tions and doing work of other trades. rooted itself in the city’s fabric, it hasn’t “It’s only been the past 25 years that —SFBCTC Secretary-Treasurer Rudy Gonzalez been immune to the decline of unions unions try to split off and do each oth- in the nation as a whole. “There was a ers’ work,” he said. OL

PAGE 18 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org January 2021 Organized Labor Local 510 Members Still Sidelined by Pandemic w Dues Waived as Trade Show Work Remains Scarce ince March 2020, Sign Display this and ride this out,” Worth contin- Local 510 members have been ued. “A huge plus for them is that their Slargely out of work due to the dues have been waived. If dues weren’t cancellation of scores of trade shows waived, it might be different because and conventions necessitated by public they would have to choose between health orders due to the coronavirus rent and food and dues. So that would pandemic. Among the Building Trades, be one more consideration when they Local 510 has experienced one of the do their personal budgets. So that’s most significant drops in work hours worked out for us as far as retaining due to the continued restriction on large our members.” indoor gatherings, the environment in The result is that many members are which most members work. collecting unemployment while they “2020 ended with almost none of wait for a successful vaccine roll-out our members working,” said Local to re-open their industry, hopefully 510 Business Representative Morgan sometime this year. Some small jobs Worth. “There wasn’t much in the way employing between four and eight of work. Some of our members were workers have popped up occasionally, employed to clear out warehouses as such as recently at the Warriors Chase companies are downsizing or reducing Center Arena. Worth estimated that, their footprint because our contractors on average, there have been fewer than Local 510 members built temporary homeless housing in Salinas in spring 2020. are hit hard as well.” 500 member-hours per month. Early last year, Local 510 lead- Another outcome has been the loss, their venues, but in California, there’s more safely. This could include enforc- ers had worried that many members or impending loss, of health insurance a surge in coronavirus cases, and we’re ing the wearing of personal protective would leave the union to find work in for many Local 510 members. A few really at the mercy of state and munici- equipment and arranging show floors other trades. Pre-empting such an out- on disability have retained coverage, pal guidelines as far as public gatherings to facilitate social distancing. Local 510 come, they decided to waive members’ however, because insurance is tied to and venues being open. That’s the kicker leaders have been active participants in dues temporarily. work hours, without work, the ben- for us. We can raise our voices and ask discussions with these venues to help “Fewer members are going to the efits eventually terminate. Many found to go back to work, but it’s not in our come up with solutions. other trades than I had anticipated,” themselves without the health care hands to the degree that we would like.” The closure of places like the said Worth. “There are a few, but not coverage in December. Some companies are being cautiously Moscone Center has had far-reaching many. The difficult part for us is that “We hope that we can return to optimistic in scheduling conventions for economic impacts on the region. our members’ dues have been waived for work in late summer or early fall,” said as early as July. While union leaders can “People are trying to come up with a year, and so we’re having to look at Worth. “That’s the popular notion in make efforts to secure potential work, a solution because they’re aware that our budget very closely now.” the industry. There are some places the companies also lack the final say in the conventions bring in a fair amount “Many members want to stick with around the country that have opened whether the gatherings will be allowed. of revenue to cities, hotels and restau- Worth said that venues like the rants,” said Worth. “Those places are San Jose Convention Center and the also subject to civil and state mandates Moscone Center are developing proto- and won’t be able to operate at full cols that could enable shows to be held capacity either.” OL

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