Vol. 40 No. 6 the Boilermaker Nov • Dec 2001 The Official Publication of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO Charles W. Jones, Editor-in-Chief http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com Reporter http://www.boilermakers.org IN THESE PAGES Canadians join the fight Program helps Local 580 members former atomic workers ...... 4 ready Canadian Navy ships for war on terrorism AFTER THE SEPT. 11 terrorist attacks, members of Local 580, Halifax, Nova Scotia, went into action. Working at the Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) Cape Scott, where Local 580 represents 160 of the 600 tradesper- sons, our members provide first- and second-line maintenance to Canada’s East Coast Navy fleet. When the FMF Cape Scott com- Magazine awards manding officer received orders to pre- three Boilermaker job sites . . . . .8 pare a naval task force, Operation APOLLO commenced immediately. The facility had ten days to prepare a high-readiness task force for deploy- ment to the northern India Ocean/Ara- bian Gulf theatre of operation. The first production and planning meeting took less than one day, and the L. to r., Platers Harold Sinclair and Gary Hunter, both members of Local 580, work company recalled work teams to ready hard to make Canada’s Navy fleet combat-ready. the ships for departure. Working without a detailed Navy’s new mission. The FMF Cape deployment plan, the task force Scott’s motto, “Our Purpose is to began taking steps to become inter- Serve,” was well demonstrated during operable with the U.S. Navy battle this period. All personnel displayed a groups already on station. commendable level of commitment The East Coast Navy’s contribution and professionalism. Local 359 members consists of four HMC ships: the Iroquis, FMF Cape Scott personnel worked are in the spotlight ...... Charlottetown, Preserver, and the Halifax, an impressive 17,444 hours of regular 9 which was already deployed in NATO time and 18,759 hours of overtime to duties. Fortunately, the FMF Cape prepare the ships for departure. Their Members make Scott was well prepared to set the Herculean effort enabled them to wheels in motion and to immediately deliver three combat-ready ships donations to NY victims . . . . . 11 ramp up productivity in support of the within the deadline. operation’s objectives. But their work did not stop there. During the next ten days, the FMF Local 580 members were called to Local P3 honors Cape Scott and its Boilermakers were support the ships overseas, causing five-year-old rescuer ...... 12 put to the test. By all accounts, the some members to endure hardships. results are impressive. Following one 22-hour flight to a Euro- In Memoriam ...... In a very short time, crews pean port, Local 580 members had only 14 enhanced the ships with numerous three hours of sleep before reporting to critical mission fits. The ships suc- work onboard the ships. They put in Letters to Editor ...... cessfully passed all trials. long days to keep the ships in top fight- 16 The unit assumed a “24 - 7” posture; ing condition. And Boilermakers will many personnel willingly worked continue to go overseas as long as these Riggers like L-580’s Colonel MacLellan extensive overtime to ensure maxi- ships remain at the front. (l.) and this Navy seaman sometimes mum ship readiness in support of the have to work in tight spaces. Continued on page 3 Tripartite conference goes high-tech Computers help prioritize and manpower shortages. He talked issues, focus on what works about the need to use the manpower we have to the fullest extent possible, OWNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND along with our efforts to recruit new Boilermakers explored new ground members and train new apprentices. during the 16th annual Boilermaker He praised Local 374, Hammond, Ind., National Tripartite Conference in and Local 4, Page, Ariz., for building Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 23-25. The new training centers. Tripartite Conference has always been Then FMCS Director Richard Barnes a hands-on working conference, where explained the TAGS system and what owners, contractors, and union mem- conference participants would be bers identify problems and work doing over the next two days. TAGS is together to solve them. This year, they a powerful network of Internet were assisted by representatives from servers, mobile computers, and cus- the Federal Mediation and tomized software that skilled FMCS mediators use to help groups solve FMCS Director Barnes explains TAGS: Conciliation Service (FMCS), who Technology Assisted Group Solutions. helped them run the largest-ever labor- problems, make and implement deci- management Technology Assisted sions, and conduct internal elections, brainstorming sessions have many Group Solutions (TAGS) program. remote meetings, and online surveys. advantages over traditional brain- International Vice President Michael In Myrtle Beach, TAGS enabled storming sessions. Murphy opened the meeting, pointing Tripartite Conference participants to First, suggestions can be made out that there is no other meeting like brainstorm by entering ideas into one anonymously. Words appear on the this one in the entire construction of several computers connected to a screen. No one knows who has industry. International President larger computer in Washington, D.C. entered them. Anonymity allows par- Charles W. Jones spoke about a sub- The larger computer stores the ideas ticipants to say things they might not ject on everyone’s mind: manpower and helps participants prioritize and weigh them. These computer-assisted Continued on page 3 the Boilermaker Reporter 2 Nov • Dec 2001 LEAP ISSUES Congressional hopeful visits Local Lodge 4 Roger Hartstone hopes to sit in one of them. Hartstone, a 19-year resident of Flagstaff, Ariz., is running for election. This summer, he visited Navajo Nation communities to discuss the importance of bringing rural issues to Washington, D.C. While in Page, Ariz., he spoke to members of Local 4 during their July monthly union meeting. “Hartstone wants to work with Hartstone meets with union Arizona residents to make a better life,” Former vice president and presidential candidate Al Gore, second from right, workers at hall then rides in said Local 4 BM-ST Nate Begay. “He meets with Boilermakers (l. to r.) Wade Davis, Eddie Whitefield, and Charles Brock. parade on a member’s horse talked about health care, roads, and telephone service — issues that really AS A RESULT of the 2000 U.S. need work in rural northern areas.” Boilermakers talk with Census, the state of Arizona is gaining Chartered in 1999, Local 4 repre- two congressional seats. sents 850 construction members. ❑ Al Gore in Tennessee AL GORE, VICE PRESIDENT of the Democratic Party where he met with State coffers are empty United States (1993-2001) under Boilermaker Intl. Representatives Wade President Bill Clinton and the presiden- Davis, Eddie Whitefield, and Charles THIRTY-FIVE STATES are facing that can pay at most six months of ben- tial nominee of the Democratic Party in Brock. While there, Gore extended his budget shortfalls in 2001 or 2002. At efits in a full-blown recession. Another the 2000 election, attended a get-togeth- thanks to Marshall County and the least 30 of them are considering raising 17 states lack the funds needed for a full er sponsored by the Marshall County Boilermakers for their support. ❑ taxes or cutting services, neither one a year of benefits during tough times. good idea during a recession. It’s partly Washington’s fault. They What happened? Like Washington, did away with federal programs to Ask your representatives to states used the good years to cut taxes help states deal with unexpectedly without preparing for the proverbial high welfare caseloads, and the Bush rainy day. Many of them relied on rosy tax cut has reduced states’ revenue expand the U.S. Navy fleet economic forecasts, like the ones the along with the federal government’s. Local 524’s Terry Paris Rep. Peter J. Visclosky (D-1st IN) Bush administration used last spring to What’s worse, if Republicans suc- and Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-IN) campaign for its massive tax cut. ceed in their misguided plan to abolish did, and he received both told Paris that they support a Now that we are in the first recession the corporate alternative minimum tax, two favorable replies strong naval defense. Rep. Visclosky since George W. Bush’s father was the repeal could cost states another $5 serves on a National Security president, those states are locked into billion. The Democrats’ stimulus plan THE UNITED STATES has relied on Subcommittee of the House contracts for costly projects like takes another $2 billion from state cof- naval forces for the past 225 years Appropriation Committee. He and bridges and schools that they can no fers, but offsets the loss by contributing to defend the freedoms we hold 59 other representatives sent a letter longer easily afford. $5 billion to state Medicaid programs. precious. But our ability to defend on August 17 to President Bush ask- Some unemployment insurance and Unlike Congress, most state legisla- these freedoms is weakening as the ing him to expand the number of welfare systems are in trouble, too, tures do not have the option of selling size of the U.S. Navy fleet continues ships currently in the United States even though they are backed by money bonds to make ends meet. With the fed- to shrink. Navy fleet. held outside the states’ general funds. eral government trying to fight a war At the end of the Cold War, the They urged Pres. Bush to ensure The Urban Institute reports that Con- on terrorism and bail out industries Navy had nearly 600 ships. In 1987, that his “defense review reflect the necticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kansas, hurt by the Sept. 11 attacks, using less the Navy’s fleet numbered 594 ships. fundamental precept of command of Kentucky, and Maine have no reserve revenue than they had last year, the Today, it numbers 313. Our military the seas,” pointing out that “no funds for welfare payments. states have nowhere to turn but to their services are attempting to do more fewer than 360 ships, comprising 15 Five states — Illinois (again), New taxpayers. For most Americans, all the with less. This forces sailors to spend aircraft carrier battle groups and cor- York, North Dakota, Texas, and West Bush tax cut did was shift taxes from an increasing amount of time on alert responding amphibious ready Virginia — have unemployment funds Washington to the states. ❑ at sea, wearing heavily on ships and groups, are needed to effectively aircraft and the men and women who perform our missions.” operate them. Sen. Lugar, one of only 11 senators BOILERMAKERS IN PUBLIC OFFICE For years, the Boilermakers have to have served in the Navy, told Paris been lobbying to increase the number that “we must approach defense of ships in the U.S. Navy fleet. spending with a clear eye on national L-1240’s Hecox is a town councilman During the Gulf War, the shortage security objectives, not simply try to became a grave concern as the U.S. fit our capabilities into a budget JOHN “CHIP” HECOX, a 23-year had to rely on foreign ships manned framework. Peace through strength is member of Local 1240, Wabash, Ind., with foreign crews. a proven concept that should not be is town councilman for the city of Terry Paris, secretary-treasurer of abandoned, and we cannot cut cor- Lagro in Indiana. Local 524 in East Chicago, Ind., ners in gaining that strength.” Local 1240 Vice President Rob recently asked two Indiana represen- Join Paris in contacting your sena- Haney reports that Hecox was elect- tatives to support the expansion of tors and representative. Ask them to ed in January 2000 to serve Lagro’s the U.S. Navy fleet. They each support the rebuilding of the U.S. population of approximately 500 responded favorably. Navy fleet. ❑ (about 188 families). Lagro is located 496 miles from Washington, D.C., The Boilermaker Reporter is the official publi- and 76 miles (as the crow flies) from the Boilermaker cation of the International Brotherhood of Indiana’s state capital. Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Hecox, who also serves on the Forgers, and Helpers, AFL-CIO. It is published bimonthly to disseminate information of use local’s receiving committee and as and interest to its members. Submissions from the lodge’s secretary-treasurer, is an Reporter members, local lodges, and subordinate or employee of Wabash Alloys, where affiliated bodies are welcomed and Local 1240 has represented employ- Nov • Dec 2001 Vol. 40 No. 6 encouraged. This publication is mailed free ees since 1963. ❑ Charles W. Jones, International President of charge to active members and retired and Editor-in-Chief members holding a Retired Members Card. Jerry Z. Willburn,Intl. Secretary-Treasurer Others may subscribe for the price of $10 for three years. Standard Mail (A) postage paid Two L-903 members hold two jobs — International Vice Presidents at Kansas City, Kan., and additional mailing Lawrence McManamon, Great Lakes offices. ISSN No. 1078-4101. Michael S. Murphy, Northeast boilermaking and public service POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Newton B. Jones, Southeast The Boilermaker Reporter George Rogers, Central THOMAS E. HAMPTON and Billy County. He was elected to office in 753 State Avenue, Suite 565 Joe Wright Jr. not only put in full 1999, and began his service in 2000. Don Lacefield, Western States Kansas City, KS 66101 days as Boilermakers, but they each Wright, 33, a 13-year member of Richard Albright, Western Canada (913) 371-2640; FAX (913) 281-8104 Alexander MacDonald, Eastern Canada Web sites: IBB.workingfamilies.comand www.boilermakers.org hold high positions in public office. Local 903, was elected in July 2001 to Jim Hickenbotham, At-Large PUBLICATION AGREEMENT No. 40010131 Hampton, 52, a 26-year member of serve as the Mantee mayor in Webster Othal Smith Jr., At-Large Local 903, West Point, Miss., is a County. He had previously served Editorial staff ❑ Printed in the U.S.A. judge of the Justice Court in Clay this community as an alderman. Donald Caswell, Managing Editor Carol Dillon, Asst. to the Managing Editor A prize-winning newspaper http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 3 Nov • Dec 2001 NEWSMAKERS Tripartite goes high-tech with FMCS’ new TAGS

Continued from page 1 with the full group. Arrangements say in an ordinary meeting, where have been made to make the final everyone will know who is talking. report available on the FMCS web site. At past tripartite conferences, partic- When the TAGS session was complet- ipants broke up into three groups — ed, Director Barnes surprised the owners, contractors, and Boilermakers entire assembly by pointing out that — for their brainstorming sessions. they had just taken part in the largest These ideas were then brought back to labor-management TAGS session ever the general meeting for discussion. conducted. “But what we did this The anonymity of the TAGS pro- week is not enough,” he said. “You gram allowed representatives from all must use it and put it to work.” three groups to brainstorm on the Barnes then announced that FMCS same subject at the same time. is prepared to give the Boilermakers a Immediate interaction helped move $150,000 grant to help us continue the Local 580 members, Jack Canning (l.), a welder, and plater Lloyd Cave, work top the discussion along more rapidly, so side on one of three Canadian ships they are preparing for combat. group solutions process. The more ideas were advanced. Boilermakers will only be required to Another advantage is that the com- match one-tenth of that amount. puter captures all of the ideas. In a L-580 members prepare normal session, ideas get lost in the Tripartite committee report flow of conversation. With TAGS, Canada’s ships for war there is a concrete record of every sug- TRIPARTITE COMMITTEE Chairman gestion made. Thomas H. O’Connor Jr. reported on the TAGS also facilitates rapid prioritiz- Continued from page 1 “The efforts of Local 580 members actions of the committee and the current Local 580 President Chris Scott ing of suggestions. When a suggestion state of our industries. He said that demonstrate the true meaning of is made, other participants are able to said, “I’m proud that the members of Brotherhood as an International: manpower shortages are worse this my local have undertaken such an What affects one affects all, without read it and indicate whether they sup- year than last year and don’t promise to port immediate action on the sugges- active role in support of our brothers borders, and we will respond in what- get better in 2002. The Boilermakers are and sisters in the United States. The ever way we can.” tion and whether they believe it can be now using many of our Canadian mem- accomplished with present resources. terrible tragedy in New York has Bravo-Zulu to all Cape Scotter’s and bers on U.S. projects, and we’ve begun affected all of us, and our heartfelt everyone involved in this important At the end of the session, participants to bring in Australian Boilermakers. can tally the total number of votes for sympathy goes out to our American international operation. ❑ However, our temporary work visa pro- brothers and sisters. each idea and get a snapshot of how gram is experiencing a little difficulty other participants feel about each of because Immigration and the suggestions. Naturalization Services has been taking Brainstorming sessions were offered longer to clear candidates under the on six subjects: absenteeism, gainshar- Bush administration. ing, recruitment, outage scheduling, He stressed the need to provide project management, and respect in clean, comfortable facilities for work- the workplace. Predetermined groups ers. MOST is now refusing to do of individuals from each of the three onsite drug testing in locations where communities represented at the meet- the Boilermaker does not have a clean, ing met in their designated room and comfortable, private location in which discussed — on the computer — the to give his or her sample. designated topic. Several FMCS com- He also discussed attendance poli- missioners helped participants work cies, saying that contractors must through the TAGS program. At the enforce the policies already on the end of the second day, the preliminary books. ❑ results of the sessions were shared

These L-580 members took a 22-hour flight to service ships overseas. L. to r., Brian Wadden, Sec.-Treas. George White (did not go on trip), Bryan Greening, Dave Congress passes one AlMolky, John MacGregor, Lenny Deveau, and Lou Francis. good bill, one bad bill THE NEWS FROM Congress is both environmental groups oppose this leg- good and bad. They passed bills which islation, because historically the trade will reform the railroad retirement sys- agreements that come out of the trade tem, something we’ve been trying to representative’s office do not safe- get enacted for two years, but they also guard workers’ rights, workplace safe- gave the president fast-track authority ty, or the environment. to negotiate trade agreements. When the U.S. enters into an agree- Features of the railroad retirement ment that does not set any standards in reform bill include lowering the retire- these areas, we lose the ability to enforce ment age to 60 for railroaders with 30 our laws that protect workers, con- years of service, increasing the bene- sumers, and the environment. Any law fits to surviving spouses by an aver- that can be said to restrict trade can be age of $300 a month, and continuing struck down by an international board. medical coverage for retired railroad The last time Congress gave the workers until they are eligible for president fast-track trade authority, Medicare. The bill passed the House Pres. Clinton was able to pass the These L-580 members are fighting terrorism by keeping Canadian ships combat-ready. by a 384-33 vote and the Senate by a North American Free Trade vote of 90-9. Members are encouraged Agreement (NAFTA), which resulted to phone those representatives and in the loss of hundreds of thousands Mixed news for wage earners senators who voted to pass this bill of jobs in Canada and the U.S., was and thank them for their support. used to strike down environmental RECENT ECONOMIC indicators have Although most union-negotiated con- Despite a hard-fought effort by laws in the U.S. and Canada, and now verified that the economy has been in tracts show higher wage increases over union members to stop them, the threatens our highway safety laws. recession since March. That comes as last year’s contracts, those in the manu- House passed a bill giving fast-track Find out how your congressmen no surprise to the hundreds of thou- facturing section did not. The Bureau of authority to the president by a one voted. Thank those who voted against sands of workers laid off each month — National Affairs reports that in the first vote margin: 215-214. fast track, and express your displeas- more than any time since 1980. Unem- 46 weeks of 2001, the weighted average Fast track means that Congress no ure with those who voted for it. Be ployment has reached 5.7 percent. first-year wage increase in newly negoti- longer has the power to alter trade polite, but be firm. The White House The Sept. 11 attacks are responsible ated contracts was 4.3 percent, com- agreements that come to them for does not need fast track; congressmen for some of the layoffs in September pared to 3.8 percent in 2000. approval. They still must approve the are merely abdicating their responsi- and October, but unemployment had However, the weighted average agreement before it becomes law, but bility to ensure that all laws protect been trending upward all year. In the increase in the manufacturing industry they can’t make any adjustments to it. their constituents. third quarter of 2001, total hours was only 3.1 percent, compared with They can only vote yes or no. You can see how your senators and worked dropped 3.6 percent, the 3.2 percent in 2000. Nonmanufacturing The president has said he needs representative voted on both of these largest one-quarter drop since Presi- contracts showed a weighted average fast-track authority in order to negoti- issues by visiting www.boilermakers.org ❑ dent Bush’s father was president. gain of 4.3 percent. ate trade agreements. Unions and and clicking on LEAP. ❑ http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 4 Nov • Dec 2001 NEWSMAKERS New program helps former Boilermakers attend governor’s atomic weapons workers conference CONSTRUCTION WORKERS suffer- ing from illnesses contracted as a result Forum helps labor, management to of working at an atomic weapons facil- improve Alabama’s work structure ity may be eligible for compensation through a law passed under the Clin- FOR 17 YEARS, the state of ton administration, which became Alabama has held a governor’s con- effective July 31, 2001. The Energy ference to build a labor-manage- Employees Occupational Illness Com- ment relationship that will help cul- pensation Program Act (EEOICPA) tivate a stable and growing state provides a lump-sum payment of economy. Members of Alabama $150,000 plus medical benefits for life Boilermaker lodges and to any worker who qualifies. International representatives servic- Survivors of covered employees are ing members in the state of eligible for a lump-sum payment of Alabama attended this year’s five- $150,000. Persons already found eligi- day event, which was hosted by the ble for benefits under the Radiation Alabama Department of Labor and and Exposure Compensation Act the Federal Mediation and (RECA) may receive smaller lump- Conciliation Service. sum payments and medical benefits. Meeting with the governor and To qualify for the program, a person other representatives of labor and must have worked at a Department of management from all across the Energy (DOE) facility as an employee, state is a conference highlight, but contractor, or subcontractor, or with an delegates also benefit from exhibits: Atomic Weapons Facility (a privately motivational speeches on such top- owned company under contract to the ics as building a winning team and DOE where radioactive material was a framework for change; workshops Boilermakers who worked on this Westinghouse Savannah River Company nuclear on violence in the workplace, griev- processed), or with a company under a waste storage tank, shown under construction in the 1950s, are eligible for this DOE contract and designated as a program, as are many others who worked on other atomic weapons sites. ance mediation, working styles, and beryllium vendor. workers’ compensation; and labor- The act sets up two distinct pro- Alaska Nevada management caucuses. Even spon- grams to handle claims. A federal pro- 2501 Commercial Drive Flamingo Executive Park sored social events, such as fishing, gram handles workers suffering from Anchorage, AK 99501 Suite W-166 tennis, and golf tournaments, are chronic beryllium disease, beryllium Telephone: (907) 258-4070 1050 East Flamingo Road beneficial as delegates meet on a Fax: (907) 258-4240 Las Vegas, NV 89119 sensitivity, chronic silicosis, and radia- more casual basis in order to build Toll-free: (888) 908-4070 Telephone: (702) 697-0841 closer working relationships. tion-related cancer. An estimated 27 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: (702) 697-0843 percent of Americans will develop can- Toll free: (866) 697-0841 This year’s attendees included cer sometime in their lives. Colorado e-mail: [email protected] Local 108 BM-ST John Helvin Workers with other diseases are cov- 8758 Wolf Court, Suite 201 (Birmingham), Local 112 BM-ST ered by a program which helps them Westminster, CO 80030 New Mexico Danny Phillips (Mobile), and file claims with their state workers’ Telephone: (720) 540-4977 412 Paseo De Onate, Suite D International Representatives compensation program. It is impossi- Fax: (720) 540-4976 Espanola, NM 87532 Dennis King and Stephen Speed. ble to list all illnesses covered by this Toll-free: (866) 540-4977 Telephone: (505) 747-6766 e-mail: [email protected] Fax: (505) 929-1054 program, but they could include Toll-free: (866) 272-3622 asbestosis, liver disease, nervous sys- Idaho e-mail: [email protected] Canadians take tem disorders, non-cancerous respira- 1820 East 17th St. tory or kidney disease, heavy metal Suite 375, Exchange Plaza South Carolina on Labor Ready poisoning, and reproductive disor- Idaho Falls, ID 83404 1708-B Bunting Drive ders. The illness most frequently filed Telephone: (208) 523-0158 North Augusta, SC 29841 THE CANADIAN ARMof the AFL- for is asbestosis. Fax: (208) 520-4956 Telephone: (803) 279-2728 CIO’s Building and Construction Some illnesses NOT covered under Toll-free: (800) 861-8608 Fax: (803) 279-0146 Trades Department (BCTD) has most state programs are hearing loss, e-mail: [email protected] Toll-free: (866) 666-4606 launched a campaign to expose pos- primary depression, carpal tunnel syn- e-mail: [email protected] sible violations of Canadian law by Kentucky drome, and lower back pain. North America’s largest blue-collar Barkley Center, Unit 125 Tennessee temporary employment agency, 125 Memorial Drive Jackson Plaza Office Complex How to File a Claim Paducah, KY 42001 800 Oak Ridge Turnpike - Suite C 103 U.S.-based Labor Ready, Inc.. Telephone: (270) 534-0599 Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Labor Ready Temporary Services IF YOU HAVE BEEN diagnosed with a Fax: (270) 534-8723 Telephone: (865) 481-0411 Ltd. is the company’s wholly owned toxin-related illness, contact the near- Toll-free: (866) 534-0599 Or 654-9922 Fax: (865) 481-8832 Canadian subsidiary. Its U.S. coun- est Energy Employees Compensation e-mail: [email protected] Toll-free: (866) 481-0411 terpart is shrinking, but Labor Ready Resource Center from the list given at e-mail: [email protected] of Canada has doubled in size in the right and request information or help Ohio past year to over 30 offices in Ontario with filing a claim. 4320 Old Scioto Trail Washington and western provinces. If you have not been diagnosed, you Portsmouth, OH 45662 1029 N. Kellogg Street Robert Blakely, director of the Cana- may be eligible for a free screening Telephone: (740) 353-6993 Kennewick, WA 99336 Fax: (740) 353-4707 Telephone: (509) 783-1500 dian BCTD, said, “It appears that they through the DOE’s Building Trades have imported their improper U.S. Medical Screening program. Phone Toll-free: (866) 363-6993 Fax: (509) 783-0651 e-mail: [email protected] Toll-free: (888) 654-0014 practices into our country. We will not (800) 866-9663 for information. ❑ e-mail: [email protected] stand for it. These practices include charging their workers a fee to get their daily pay, fees for safety equip- ment and transportation, failing to pay Manitowoc lands new contracts workers for all the hours they spend Members of Locals 696, Director Ande Abbott. “Obey and provide year-round transportation under Labor Ready’s control, inade- other House and Senate members between Staten Island and Manhattan. quate measures to protect worker 449 to build icebreaker, fought tirelessly for this new vessel, Members of Local 449, Sturgeon Bay, safety, and possible misclassification ferries, and dump scow which will replace the aging Cutter Wis., will build a 7,100-cubic-yard, split- of workers leading to underpayment Mackinaw, built in 1944.” hull dump scow at Bay Shipbuilding for of social insurance. Our brothers and THE MANITOWOC MARINE Group James J. Driscoll, marketing manager Great Lakes Dredge & Dock. sisters in the states have been bringing of the Manitowoc Company, Inc. has for the Manitowoc Marine Group, said, The $4.8 million scow will transport these issues before government been awarded contracts totaling $206.8 “The skills and dedication of our work- dredgings, garbage, and other offensive authorities and the courts. We will million for the construction of three fer- ers enabled us to make the winning bid.” material. take action to ensure that Labor Ready ries, one dump scow, and an icebreak- The contract will provide work for Marinette Marine, a division of the obeys our laws.” ing buoy tender. Local 696 members through the year Manitowoc Company, has designed Boilermaker Intl. Vice Pres. and Members of Local 696, Marinette, 2005. The vessel will be used to main- and constructed boats, ships, and cut- Chairman of the BCTD Canadian Wis., at Marinette Marine, will build an tain shipping lanes, break ice, and con- ters for over 58 years. Executive Board Rick Albright said $82 million icebreaking buoy tender duct search and rescue missions. Local 696, chartered in 1952, has rep- hiring halls are the heart of the build- for the U.S. Coast Guard. Manitowoc was also awarded a $120 resented Marinette Marine employees ing trades unions. “We will fight “The Boilermakers are indebted to million contract to build three ferries, since 1953. Local 449, chartered in 1942, Labor Ready on every front to defeat Wisconsin Congressman David R. capable of transporting 4,400 passen- has represented employees of Bay them in their attempt to hijack our Obey for his commitment to this proj- gers and 30 vehicles. Local 696 mem- Shipbuilding since 1948.❑ union hall hiring protocols.” ect,” said Shipbuilding and Marine bers will build these vessels, which will http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 5 Nov • Dec 2001 NEWSMAKERS Whose side are you on? Members question the International’s endorsements of candidates for federal offices L-1191 retiree questions Republican Boilermaker Reporter responds Senator Trent Lott’s endorsement YOUR LETTER MAKES several different points, I AM A RETIRED member of Local 1191 (Canton, which we will respond to in the order you make them. Ohio). I served on our LEAP committee in the late •First, the International Brotherhood of Boilermak- 1970s and early 1980s. When I received the Sep-Oct ers will work with any elected official who will sup- 2000 issue of the Reporter, I was shocked to see that port our positions on the issues, regardless of political Trent Lott was on the Boilermakers’ list of recom- party. When Republicans support us on our issues, mended candidates for reelection. His voting record we support them in return. We do not endorse very for labor is terrible. many Republicans (only 28 in 2000), because not In the Nov-Dec 2000 issue, I read Intl. Pres. Jones’s many Republicans are willing to help us. If that ever commentary complaining about Senator Lott and changes, you will see more Republicans on our list of three others who are derailing legislation beneficial to recommended candidates. Boilermaker members. Who on the Boilermakers’ •Your union does not take action based on the wealth committee recommended Lott for reelection? our members “might” have in the future. We try to get JAY CROWL, L-1191 retiree our members a fair contract at the bargaining table and Canton, Ohio a fair break on taxes based on what is happening today. Right now, the capital gains tax rate is lower than the Legislative Director Ande Abbott explains marginal income tax rate paid by many Boilermaker families. We don’t think it’s fair that Warren Buffet, I AM THE PERSON who recommends candidates who is worth over $36 billion and does nothing but for each election. It isn’t easy. Will Rogers once said buy and sell stock for his income, should pay a lower there are two things the American public does not need a few Republican votes to get it through, even tax rate than a Boilermaker member who works long, want to know: how sausage is made and how legis- when the Democrats held a majority in both houses. hard hours in an uncomfortable, sometimes danger- lation is enacted. Having spent ten years on a farm Few people know what happens behind the ous, workplace. and 22 years in Washington, I agree. scenes in Washington. It is often difficult to know Buffet might even agree with us on that. He agrees Before I recommend a candidate, I look not only at the good guys from the bad guys. with us on the inheritance tax. This spring he took a his or her voting record, but also at whether the can- That’s why it is important for this union to have a full page ad in the New York Times(along with 120 didate is accessible and willing to help us when the permanent presence in Washington and have peo- other rich Americans) to tell Congress that they should chips are down. I also have to ask whether the can- ple working to keep Boilermaker jobs, improve ben- keep it, because those who pay it (the richest two per- didate has a realistic chance of winning. efits, and enact worker-friendly legislation. It is cent) can afford to, and it encourages children in rich Trent Lott fails the first test. He is right wing, and equally important to try to educate our members as families to earn their own way. Repealing it opens a it is true that he derailed the Railroad Retirement bill to who best represents their interests. loophole to avoid paying capital gains taxes. last year. But he is always accessible when Iwant to I realize it takes a lot of trust on the part of our •The tax bill of 1993 created two new tax brackets for talk to him about matters that affect the jobs of our members to vote for the candidates we recommend. the richest Americans (over $240,000) and made other members in Mississippi. We try to earn that trust every day by always con- adjustments that raised taxes for the top 20 percent of Our members in Mississippi are in three areas. sidering the best interests of our members and their wage earners (over $79,375). Very few people in Members of Local 693, Pascagoula, work at Ingalls families on every issue and with every candidate. lower tax brackets paid more. Few Boilermaker mem- Shipbuilding, the largest employer in Mississippi. I hope we can count on your trust in the future. It bers are in the top 20 percent. The size of your refund Members of Local 903, West Point, work at a is very important to your union and to the country. has nothing to do with how much you paid in taxes. Babcock & Wilcox plant. Construction Local 110 is ANDE M. ABBOTT As soon as a tax cut becomes effective, the IRS adjusts in Hattiesburg. Legislative Director and withholding rates. Asst. to the International President A few years ago, I got a call from Local 903 •You say no union opposed NAFTA. Where you President Robert Shaffer, who told me that his plant were in the early 1990s? with 550 workers was about to be closed and sent to Local D209 member says International Every union in America and Canada opposed a foreign country. should support more Republicans NAFTA. In every issue of the Boilermaker Reporter Intl. Vice President Newton Jones and I went to we published articles attacking NAFTA and asking Trent Lott to explain the situation and ask for help. I KNOW YOU DON’T like the Republican Party. Yet our members to contact Congress and ask them to Senator Lott immediately contacted Babcock & they lowered the capital gains tax and are trying to do vote it down. The AFL-CIO bought ads against it on Wilcox on our behalf. Shortly after that, they decided away with the inheritance tax. This will help me if I television and in newspapers. not to close the plant, saving many Boilermaker jobs. live to be old, because I might have a lot of wealth in After it passed, the Reporter ran article after article In my 22 years in Washington, I had never before the future. showing the damage it was doing to working families seen a senator use his power to save jobs in the way Bill Clinton didn’t do me any favors. He raised and asking Congress to revoke the pact. that Senator Lott did in that case. taxes in 1993. The $600 we got back was a small part of Now Congress has given Bush fast-track authority When we need work for our members in Ingalls the taxes we paid when he was in office. to pass more NAFTA-style agreements, so we’re Shipbuilding, Trent always comes through. He has NAFTA cost this country a million jobs, and no fighting the same battle again. I hope you are, too. helped us keep thousands of Boilermaker ship- union tried to stop it. •Social Security did not need an immediate “fix” building jobs. Why didn’t Clinton do something about Social When we were fighting the OECD Shipbuilding when Clinton was president, and it doesn’t need one Security? The problem is you have three people pay- now. We have at least 25 years to find a way to make Subsidy Agreement, which would kill America’s ship- ing Social Security to every person retired. building base, Trent Lott kept the agreement off the sure all retirees get all their benefits. The union needs to tell the Republican Party what True, there are only 3.4 workers for every retiree. But floor of the Senate. He held it off for over six years. they want. We would prefer to have a strong pro-worker can- those workers are paying more into the fund than CLARENCE THOMAS, Local D209 retirees are taking out — $153 billion more last year. didate in every seat in Congress, but we don’t. So Speed, Ind. we develop working relationships with those who Social Security will continue to build a surplus for are elected. Sometimes we endorse a candidate we another 25 years and will be able to pay full benefits for are not crazy about because he will win the race and Take out an insurance policy another ten years after that —even if we do nothing. has been helpful to us on some issues. People are trying to scare workers into replacing We have always been able to speak directly to for your future . . . the guaranteed benefits of Social Security with Senator Lott when it was important to our members unguaranteed benefits from private investment in his state. We know that on national defense, ship- accounts. That’s not a good idea. building, maritime affairs, and anything that creates Private accounts will raise administrative costs jobs in Mississippi, he is our friend. On most other from today’s less than one percent of revenue from labor issues, he is terrible. Contribute five to 14 percent. Every country that has privatized But it is better to have a senator on your side social insurance has had to reduce benefits. sometimes, than against you all the time. • Finally, you ask the union to tell the Republi- And we knew Lott would win reelection whether to CAF can Party what we want. We do —every day. Leg- we supported him or opposed him. He is very pop- The Boilermakers’ islative Director Ande Abbott and assistant Bridget ular in Mississippi. Campaign Assistance Fund Martin are constantly phoning offices and attending So we endorsed him. meetings, trying to get the Boilermaker message to We also endorsed 28 other Republicans, because every person in Congress who will listen. Our mem- we felt they could help us, and we chose not to Send checks to: CAF - International bers write letters and make phone calls. We visit endorse 30 Democrats because we felt they didn’t Brotherhood of Boilermakers them in their offices during the LEAP conference. live up to their commitment to Boilermaker families 753 State Avenue, Suite 570 The problem is getting them to listen to us instead living in their districts. Kansas City, KS 66101 of the businesses that give them 15 times as much To get a bill passed, you need 218 votes in the money in campaign donations as we do. But we will House and 51 in the Senate. You have to find those Contributions to the Campaign Assistance Fund keep trying, and we hope you’ll keep trying, too. are not deductible as charitable contributions on votes wherever you can. I can’t think of a single labor your income tax return. We need every Boilermaker to let Congress know bill that passed the House or Senate where we didn’t that we only vote for candidates who help workers. That is our only yardstick. Period. ❑ http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 6 Nov • Dec 2001 EDUCATION/ TRAINING Local leaders attend University of Wisconsin School for Workers 44th annual summer sentatives from the national funds office. Classes are held at the Friedrick training institutes draw Center on the shore of Lake Mendota at 35 local lodge leaders the University of Wisconsin. Attendees listen to lectures, view training films, SUMMERS ALWAYS SEEM hectic, but participate in class discussions, and the summer of 2001 was especially role-play various parts of the grievance eventful as the International held its and arbitration procedures. 30th Consolidated Convention. But it Members attending the Basic Insti- wasn’t too busy for some local lodge tute, August 12-17, included Scott Mor- leaders who jumped at the chance to gan and Patrick Straker of Local P4, attend the International’s 44th annual Youngstown, Ohio; James Blakewood summer training institutes. Held at the Jr. of Local 26, Savannah, Ga.; Terence University of Wisconsin School for Garnett and Louis Conner of Local S50, Workers in Madison, Wis., these classes Baltimore, Md.; Todd Register and provide a wealth of important knowl- Richard Roller of Local 84, Paola, Kan.; edge and skills to help local lodge offi- James Calouette and D. Frank Golden cers and stewards serve their members. of Local 169, Detroit, Mich.; Paul Bahre Twenty-one members participated and William Jenkins of Local S185, in the Basic Institute, August 12-17; Belleville, Ill.; Earlene Meneskie of eight members attended the Advanced Local 374, Hammond, Ind.; Ed Doyen Institute, August 19-24; and six mem- and Richard Wagner of Local 696, bers from construction locals also Marinette, Wis.; Andre’ deLaGrange, attended the Construction Institute, Billy A. Leavell, James F. Rose, and August 19-24. Edward S. Zaucha of Local 900, Barber- Each year, Basic Institute classes offer ton, Ohio; Angelo Argenti Jr. and a week-long course of study on the Robert Cottos of Local 1704, Euclid, SCHOOL FOR WORKERS — BASIC CLASS principles of collective bargaining, con- Ohio; and Christopher Burnett of Local tract administration and grievance 1814, Bridge City, La. handling, labor history, occupational Those attending the Advanced Insti- safety and health, communications, tute, August 19-24, included Thomas public relations, and political action. Klein of Local 5, New York City, N.Y.; The Advanced Institute, for those Paul LeFebvre of Local 26, Savannah, individuals who have previously Ga.; Mitch Mitchell and William (Jeff) attended a Basic Institute, covers arbi- Williams of Local S185, Belleville, Ill.; tration preparation and presentation, Omer Williams of Local 482, Wood topics in collective bargaining, labor River, Ill.; Richard Geniesse and Louis law, and political action. Neillio of Local 696, Marinette, Wis.; and The Construction Institute, designed Steven Holt of Local 1239, Aurora, Ill. specifically for construction lodge lead- Those attending the Construction ers, includes classes in basic and cur- Institute included Paul Kern of Local rent developments in labor law 105, Chillicothe, Ohio; Terry Merritt affecting construction lodges and their and Jimmie Westbrook of Local 110, members, construction-related safety Hattiesburg, Miss.; Terry Duzan and and health issues, structures and oper- Joe Esparza of Local 374, Hammond, ations of the Boilermakers’ national Ind.; and Randy Robbins of Local 502, health and welfare and pension funds, Tacoma, Wash. the MOST programs, and structure and For more information on training services of the Construction Division programs sponsored by the Interna- and the International Brotherhood. tional, contact the Research and Collec- Instructors include professors from tive Bargaining Services department at the School for Workers, International International headquarters. ❑ Brotherhood staff members, and repre-

Southeast Area holds SCHOOLFOR WORKERS — ADVANCED AND CONSTRUCTIONCLASSES apprentice competition

Competing for the Paul D. Wedge Award at the 33rd annual Outstanding Apprentice Competition of the Southeast Area, are, l. to r., Michael W. Smith of Local 74, Cecil B. Melvin of Local 199, Michael S. Wilkes of Local 26, first-place winner K. Alan Biddle of Local 40, Charles W. Riviere of Local 112, second-place winner Michael L. McCoy of Local 667, James L. Vance of Local 455, and John L. Barker of Local 108. Southeast Area Apprentice Co-Chairman and Intl. Vice Pres. Newton B. Jones (l.) and Chairman J. Michael Carroll of Alstom Power (r.) congratulate area L-40’s Biddle and L-667’s Award and the honor of representing apprentice winners (center l. to r.) K. Alan Biddle and Michael McCoy. the Southeast Area in the national McCoy win area contest apprentice competition. Birmingham, Ala.; Charles W. Riviere Local 40’s Biddle won the competi- Competing were Michael S. Wilkes of Local 112, Mobile, Ala.; Cecil B. tion, and Local 667’s McCoy placed sec- DURING THE WEEK of August 13-16, Melvin of Local 199, Jacksonville, Fla.; ond, earning them the right to compete 2001, eight apprentices in the Southeast of Local 26, Savannah, Ga.; K. Alan Bid- dle of Local 40, Elizabethtown, Ky.; James L. Vance of Local 455, Sheffield, at the national apprentice competition Area Apprenticeship Program com- Ala.; and Michael L. McCoy of Local in Kansas City, September 9-13. ❑ peted for the Paul D. Wedge Memorial Michael W. Smith of Local 74, Houston, Texas; John E. Barker of Local 108, 667, Charleston, W. Va. http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 7 Nov • Dec 2001 TRAINING & EDUCATION Buckeye Council leaders learn about workers’ comp.

Attendees to a Tennessee Volunteers Industrial Council class on record keeping listen to William Parker, investigator for the Department of Labor, discuss audits.

Buckeye Industrial Council Leadership Committee Member Terry Heiser (left) Tennessee Council lodge presents the Steven A. Jewell Achievement Award to Local 1086 President Richard Pigon (center) and L-1086 Sec.-Treas. Scott Croft. leaders learn about records OFFICERS OF LOCAL lodges in the zlement or incompetent money han- THE BUCKEYEIndustrial Council grams. The committee includes L-1191 Tennessee Volunteers Industrial dling that should have been noticed held its 11th annual conference at its Sec.-Treas. Terry Heiser, L-1073 Pres. Jeff Council attended a training session in much earlier if the lodge auditors and headquarters in Canton, Ohio, on Oct. Beitel, and L-908 Pres. Vernon Persons. Franklin, Tenn., on Dec. 1, 2001. The president had been doing their job. 27. This year’s meeting had a dual The council’s Steven A. Jewell subject was record keeping, a topic Embezzlers are criminally prosecuted, focus: workers’ compensation laws Achievement Award for outstanding that isn’t too exciting, but which is but the local lodge does not always get and no-fault attendance policies. service was presented to L-1086 Pres. essential knowledge for every local their money back. Mike Orlando (L-106, Cincinnati) Richard Pigon, L-1086 Sec.-Treas. Scott lodge officer. King was able to meet separately reviewed recent changes in Ohio’s Croft, L-1664 Pres. Mark McClintock, Bryan King, internal auditor, and with officers of each lodge to help workers’ compensation law. Council and L-1702 Sec.-Treas. Chris Herderick. William Parker, an investigator for the them with any problems they were Bus. Rep. Ron Lyon explained recent Locals 106, 744, 908, 1073, 1086, 1191, Department of Labor’s Tennessee having regarding record keeping or arbitration rulings regarding no-fault 1603, 1664, 1666, 1702, and 1704 are all office, explained the legal obligations reporting to the International. attendance policies. The council’s lead- members of the council, which was cre- local lodge officers have, how to com- The Tennessee Volunteers Industrial ership committee spoke about the union ated to provide training and support ❑ plete forms required by the Council includes Local Lodges S2, 14, label and legislative and education pro- for Ohio lodges. International and the Department of S14, S56, D140, S251, S272, 586, 656, Labor, and how to conduct an audit. 679, and 911. Parker stressed the importance of After eight hours of numbers and conducting a thorough audit, citing calculations, attendees hurried home ★ ★ ★ Star Stewards ★ ★ ★ recent examples of local lodges that to watch Tennessee beat the had been seriously harmed by embez- University of Florida. ❑ Local D366’s Luigi Folcarelli is a Star Steward Members attend foreman and LUIGI FOLCARELLI, a two-year “As his chairman, I appreciate his steward and 11-year member of passion, his dedication, and his sup- leadership training in Salt Lake Local D366, Mississauga, Ontario, is port,” Carry said. a Star Steward. Challenging course represents much of the repair “He is a young man who just work faced by field construction boilermakers recently (two years) became Do you know a Star Steward? involved in union affairs at the stew- MEMBERS OF LOCAL 4 (Page, Ariz.), repair work faced by field construction ard level,” said Robert Carry, plant DROP US A LINE with the name of the Local 101 (Denver, Colo.), and Local 182 boilermakers in today’s market place. union chairman. steward, the local, the company, and a few (Salt Lake City, Utah) attended a fore- Motivation and self help remain an “During this period of time, he words about why you think this steward is man/leadership training program in intricate part of the seminar. has dedicated himself to trying to so special. Send a photo if you have one. Salt Lake City on October 8-12, 2001. Under the direction of Daniel Everett, solve problems for the members he We’d like the world to see what a good All 17 attendees are either employed national coordinator of the Boilermak- represents and our local as a steward looks like. or will soon be employed by Fluor Main- ers National Apprenticeship Program whole,” said Carry. Send info to this address: tenance Services at sites owned by Pacifi- (BNAP), BNAP instructors Terry Barnes In nominating Folcarelli as a star Corp; the Fluor/PacifiCorp maintenance and L. Dwain Smith conducted the five- Star Stewards alliance covers 20 units at eight power- day seminar. The curriculum empha- steward, Carry reported that Folcarelli The Boilermaker Reporter often comes in on his days off to attend house sites. sizes the construction Boilermaker’s role Boilermakers International The foreman/leadership program is in completing projects on time and labor and management meetings. 753 State Ave, Suite 570 a fast-paced and challenging course under budget. Kansas City KS 66101 that is representative of much of the The instructors provided valuable information to help attendees improve their technical, human relations, and Support the National Archives communication skills. Participants worked hard, putting in long hours — evidence of their commitment to be the GIFTS FEATURING THEBoilermaker best that they can be. logo are being offered as a fundraiser Attendees included Buz Carter, for the Boilermakers National Archives. Terry Ezell, Phil Freeman, Al Fullmer, For donating as little as $2, you can Perry Goldtooth, Tony Haliburton, receive your choice of three different- Skip Holt, Gerald Jenkins, Brain Kelly, styled window decals. Each three-inch Men’s Gold Men’s Men’s Ladies Gold Ladies Carl Labbee, Frank Maes, Jim Porter, circle decal features a bulldog in the cen- Dress Watch Souvenir Watch Sports Watch Dress Watch Souvenir Watch $40 $15 $30 Mike Stringer, Kenley Unsworth, Larry ter with the word “Boilermakers” at the $40 $15 Unsworth, Larry Veggeberg, and top. Language choices at the bottom of Leland Yazzie. the decal include Damn Straight, Do It Guests included representatives of the Right, or Solidarity Forever. For $5 you Boilermakers, PacifiCorp., and Fluor can receive three decals of your choice. Maintenance Services. Boilermaker rep- Window Decals — $2 each or three for $5 10-inch Wall Clock — $20 For a $15 donation, you can choose a resentatives included Assistant to the man’s or woman’s souvenir watch with International President John (Tony) face of each watch style and clock fea- indicate your gift choice on the memo a black leather band as your gift. Gallo, Local 182 Business Manager/Sec- For a $20 donation, you can receive a tures the Boilermaker logo.) line, and mail to: You may increase your donation and Tom Wands, Archivist retary-Treasurer Brad John, and consult- ten-inch wall clock (needs batteries). ant Harley Macklin. PacifiCorp For a $30 donation, you can receive a receive more than one gift. For exam- Boilermakers National Archives ple, you can donate $55 and receive 753 State Ave., #570 representatives were Alliance Manager man’s sports watch, featuring a stain- Lou Miller, Project Manager Monty less steel band. three decals of your choice, a wall clock, Kansas City, KS 66101 and a man’s sports watch. Unsworth, and Regional Superinten- For a $40 donation, you can choose a All donations are tax deductible (less $1 dent Richard Olsen. Fluor Maintenance man’s or woman’s dress watch, featur- Only U.S. funds can be accepted. for each decal received; $7 for souvenir Please make checks or money orders Service representatives were General ing a gold coin-die emblem face. (The watch; $10 for clock; $18 for sports watch; Manager Lanny South and Labor Rela- payable to the Boilermakers Archives, $20 for dress watch). Tax ID #48-114-537. tions Director Ron Weatherhead.❑ http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 8 Nov • Dec 2001 AWARD- WINNING JOBS Engineering magazine selects three job sites for their pioneering efforts All three award-sites employ Boilermakers!

OING THE JOB RIGHT the first time, on time, and safely — the DBoilermaker Advantage — has earned three powerplants national recognition in 2001. This is the 25th year that the editorial staff of Power, a magazine published by the McGraw-Hill Companies, has pre- sented their annual powerplant awards to job sites applying advanced equip- ment designs, environmental steward- ship, and competitive business practices. This year, all three 2001 Pow- erplant Awards went to sites employ- ing members of the Boilermakers union. The 500-megawatt gas-fired Klamath cogeneration project in Oregon earned a 2001 Powerplant Award for building a station with “features that have local residents and environmental groups cheering.” Located in the jurisdiction of Local 500, headquartered in Portland, While the steam drum was being Ore., the new station earned recogni- fabricated at KCP&L’s Hawthorn plant, Not even Marmaduke, for whom their award is named, could have brought tion with its resident-backing develop- Boilermakers labored into the night Hawthorn Unit 5 back from the ashes faster than the team of KCP&L, Babcock & ment, energy-efficient design, and through two blustery winters to erect this Wilcox, and Burns & McDonnell employing Boilermakers from U.S. and Canada. rapid construction. “It provides a 550-mw boiler in reverse order. model for genuine, well-engineered solutions to today’s politically-created 1948 — went to the Kansas City Power crisis,” wrote Robert Swanekamp, & Light Company (KCP&L) for Power editor-in-chief. rebuilding their Hawthorn-5 generat- Local 500 BM-ST Steve Nelson ing station. Located in the jurisdiction “attributes the success of this project to of Local 83, Kansas City, Mo., this job the ‘can do’ spirit of the Boilermakers in drew Boilermakers from all across the Local 500, and the support of our sur- U.S. and Canada. They earned the rounding locals, as well as project man- award for dramatically reducing coal- ager Clint Winns’ treatment of fired air emissions, uprating to provide organized labor as partners rather than critically needed power to the Mid- as employees.” west, and completing a coal-fired plant The second 2001 Powerplant Award construction project in a remarkably went to Dominion Energy for its 1200- short two years. When they decided to megawatt coal-fired Kincaid station. rebuild the generating station in 1999, Located in the jurisdiction of Local 363, 98 percent of all new power projects East St. Louis, Ill., the site also earned were gas-fired. But KCP&L did their the PRB Coal Users Group’s presti- own study and decided the coal-fired gious plant of the year award in 2001 option was the only one that met their for its cleanliness and safety. Jason needs. “With some two dozen coal- Makansi, of Pearl Street, Inc., wrote, “If based projects announced in the past you want evidence that people make few months, the Hawthorn team was up the most important ‘system’ in a clearly ahead of the curve,” wrote powerplant, the Kincaid station pro- Swanekamp. vides it. Trouble-free conversion to PRB “When the decision was made to The high-efficiency steam turbine at the Klamath cogeneration project in Oregon, coal was the centerpiece of a $160-mil- rebuild the unit and the aggressive features advanced blading. The blades are 40-inches long and are twisted, bent, lion refurbishment following sale of the schedule was announced, we knew a and curved for optimum aerodynamics. plant to Dominion Energy.” lot of eyes would be on this project,” Power’s 2001 Marmaduke Award — said Local 83 BM-ST John Erickson. involved in the rebuild should be McGraw-Hill Companies. The photos are named for the legendary and inde- “But the Boilermakers stepped up to proud of this accomplishment.” ❑ used here with the publisher’s permission. pendent-spirited plant troubleshooter the plate and delivered. Everyone The source for both the story and photos is The article is an adaptation of the one that who has enthralled Power readers since The Power Magazine, a division of appeared in The Power Magazine. L-647 apprentice training facility holds its first classes THE FIRST CLASS of apprentices National Apprentice Program training Apprentices from North and South finishing their first year. Twenty-two trained at Local 647 (Minneapolis, center in Kansas City, Kan. Dakota take classes at the Bismarck were trained by instructor Terry Curl in Minn.) facilities have completed their The local’s new training center was Community College in Bismarck, N.D. Bismarck, and 15 studied under instruc- first year at Local 647’s new facility in completed in the spring of 2001. The Minnesota apprentices train at the tors Brian Longhenry and Kory Olson Ramsey, Minn. Previously all appren- first classes were held in June. Local new facility in Ramsey. Currently, in Ramsey. They begin their second tices were trained at the Boilermakers 647 has jurisdiction for three states. Local 647 has 83 apprentices, with 37 year of classes in January 2002. ❑

First-year apprentices who trained at Local 647’s new training center. Local 647 first-year apprentices who trained in Bismarck, N.D. http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 9 Nov • Dec 2001 IN THE SPOTLIGHT

TIG welder Brian Nakazawa replaces Boilermakers are ready to work long Mike Alexander, a rigger/fitter, uses a come-along while fitting a single tube 30-year-old tubes in a tight-wall boiler. shifts, many days at a time. during a tight-wall boiler overhaul. Boilermakers on the job Members of Local 359 tell what it means to be a Boilermaker — the good, the bad, and the ugly

HEY WORK AWAY from home Source: Tradetalk,a publication of the British most of the time, in tight and Columbia & Yukon Territory Building & awkward places, in the heat and Construction Trades Council. Adapted from T an article by Leslie Dyson. Photos by Joshua cold, on a job they know will lay them off in a few weeks or months. Berson. Used with permission. They’re construction Boilermakers. And this brief profile of Local 359 Being away from home for extended periods of time can be lonely. Once members (Vancouver, B.C.) barely begins to tell their story. their shifts are over, they fill in the few free hours with visiting a gym, seeing Have card, will travel a movie or live theater, fishing, or hunting. “Talking to your wife and LODGE 359 HAS 1,100 MEMBERS. kids for an hour — that fills time, too,” said Shane Humphrey. A boilermaker preps tubes for a TIG About 800 are fitters, riggers, and pres- welder in a five-story boiler. sure welders, 127 are apprentices, and Lloyd Moores uses a carbon arc the rest work in shops. Most of their Be ready for anything torch to gouge a tube wall. work comes from the province’s 24 (looking) with just one eye, and ONCE THEY ARE ON THE JOB, upside down.” pulp mills. fresh air while coughing up blood. “As the pulp mills expand, renovate, Boilermakers never know what they Welders often must crawl into might find. A crew of six was called in cramped spaces as small as 40 cm Management didn’t care. “It clears out or close, that’s how we go,” said busi- your sinuses,” one supervisor scoffed. ness representative Bob Banish. January to repair a small leak in a boil- wide to weld a tube. “It’s hard on the er. As is usually the case, they arrived body going in and out of some of Wearing safety harnesses is also an When mills shut down for mainte- important consideration. Main was nance, they lose income, so some mill on site with their work boots, tape these places,” said Renearts. measures, and expertise, said Lance working at the Port Mellon mill when a owners have been moving toward one “We go through more contortions Collins, a boilermaker and manager than Houdini every day,” added Lee boilermaker fell 300 feet to his death. “It annual shut down rather than two. was pretty shocking,” he said. Emergency repair work is on the rise. for Lockerbie Industra. Everything Crowder. After a weld is complete, it’s else is supplied. x-rayed to ensure there are no leaks. Before training programs were “We got 25 emergency shut downs in introduced in the mid-1960s, the the past two months,” Local 359 BM- They found a one-centimeter (one- He said he’s often heard the x-rayers third inch) hole in the boiler. say, “I can’t get in there to do the x- lodge was seeing the death of one ST Carl Ellsworth said. apprentice a year. Dispatcher Rob McCormack is “But a small hole is a major leak,” ray. I don’t know how you got in there said Dale Schultz, a boilermaker for to weld it.” expected to pull together a highly- Wouldn’t trade it for the world skilled crew, sometimes 100 at a time, 28 years. Further inspection revealed Riggers and fitters have their chal- numerous potential leaks. The steel ready to work within a few hours at lenges, too, said Jim Main, shop stew- BOILERMAKERS MAY COMPLAIN mills scattered around the province. tubing, installed during the mid-1960s ard at the Burrard Thermal Generating when the plant was built, needed to at times, but they take pride in being “But that’s where we shine,” said Plant. Main comes from a long line of the elite craft in industrial construc- Ellsworth. “It doesn’t matter where be replaced. Repairs required 5,000 boilermakers. His great grandfather meters of new tubing that had to be tion. They come into the trade because you live, because you’re always out of helped build the Queen Mary. it’s a challenging job with potential town.” And often in a hurry. ordered from the United States. He explained that rigging requires a Additional calls were made to the for good money and travel. Pat McGurk, a boilermaker for 11 good knowledge of angles, weights, McGurk was working in sawmill years, said he was participating in a dispatcher, and within a few days, 100 and breaking strengths. “Riggers work boilermakers were on site. construction and heard people say curling bonspiel in Abbotsford one kinky angles, down and around what good workers boilermakers evening when he got a call on his cell Then one of them became suspi- equipment,” added Schultz. were. “I got thinking about it,” he said. phone about a job at a mill in cious about the material they were Fitters are required to position steel removing. Tests showed it was “If foremen were raving about them, Kamloops, 400 kilometers (250 miles) sections to within one millimeter to maybe that was a next step for me.” away. “I asked: When do I have to be asbestos. Boilermakers quickly evacu- ensure a solid weld. Often they’re try- ated the area and turned the work A boilermaker’s ticket is recognized there? They said, ‘Tomorrow.’” ing to arrange the fittings in a hectic internationally, said business represen- He finished his game, got four hours over to asbestos workers. Because the environment with rigging and weld- asbestos particles were airborne, the tative Darrell Fleming. Some are cur- sleep, and was on the job at seven the ing going on all around them. rently working in Malaysia, Holland, next morning. entire building had to be vacuumed and washed down. Safety is the biggest concern Colombia, and on rigs in the North Sea. “I left my family at the drop of a hat Business Manager Ellsworth is confi- for those people,” he said. “But you’ve got to give this mill credit,” said Schultz. The owners have EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS, FALLS dent about the future of the trade Cindy Garbe said, “I’ve been on a from heights, and eye injuries are the because of its close ties to energy pro- plane and in (Prince) Rupert ready to spent millions of dollars trying to remove as much asbestos as possible, most serious safety concerns. And duction. “We’re going to do okay. Are work 15 minutes later. But it’s hard to there’s still plenty of asbestos around. they going to close down power gener- get a babysitter.” and paid $200,000 a day to cover the payroll for the people called in for the “If you’re a boilermaker, you don’t ating units with all the talk of power The travel takes a toll on their fami- have to prove you’ve been exposed to shortages? The problem will be keep- lies and social lives as well. It’s diffi- shut down. Boilermakers often work in tight asbestos,” said Ellsworth. “It’s a given.” ing them in B.C. when they have their cult to join a sports team or sign up pick of places to work.” ❑ spaces and awkward settings. Knowledge about safety has had the for a night school class with their biggest impact on the trade, Main said. unpredictable work schedule. “You Collins said, “Boilermaker welders Leslie Dyson, Face-to-Face Communications, have to be able to weld with their Old-timers tell of being exposed to collaborated with the Tradetalk magazine in have to have an understanding wife,” chlorine gas and running out into the said Al Renearts. right hand and with their left hand, the production of this article. http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 10 Nov • Dec 2001 SAFETY & HEALTH

HAZARD ALERT ADVERTENCIA DE PELIGRO Eye injuries in construction Lesiones en los ojos IN CONSTRUCTION, more than EN LA CONSTRUCCIÓN ocurren 10,600 eye injuries each year force Filter lens shades for más de 10.600 lesiones en los ojos que Lentes de protección para workers to miss work. Construction welding, flame cutting obligan a los trabajadores a faltar al tra- soldar y cortar con soplete has a much higher rate of eye injuries bajo. La construcción reporta un por- THREE THINGS AFFECTthe lens number you need: TRES COSAS AFECTAN el número de lentes que than any other industry. centaje mucho máás alto de lesiones en necesita: 1. Intensity of radiant energy produced by the los ojos que cualquier otra industria. work 1. La intensidad de la energía radiante producida The Hazards 2. Background lighting (indoor or outdoor work) por el trabajo 3. Type of filter lens (standard or reflective) El peligro 2. La luz de fondo (en interiores o al aire libre) NAILS, TINY PIECES of metal, Minimum standard lens shade number needed 3. El tipo de lente filtrante (estándar o de reflejo) splinters, and cut wire ends fly in [(you can always use a darker lens (a higher number)]: LOS CLAVOS, partículas de metal, las El número de protección mínima para la lente the air. Mixing of cement, sawing, astillas, y las puntas de alambre estándar es el siguiente [siempre puede usar una grinding, and chipping produce dust Type of work Indoors Outdoors pueden saltar por el aire. Al mezclar lente más oscura (un número más alto)]: and grit. So does heavy machinery Torch soldering 2 2 cemento, serruchar, triturar y picar se moving across a site. Chemicals and Gas tungsten arc welding* 11 10 produce polvo y grava. También la Tipo de trabajo Adentro Afuera welding arc can burn your eyes. If Torch brazing 3 2 maquinaria pesada que se mueve de Soldadura de estaño con soplete 2 2 you are not careful, you can hurt Plasma arc welding* 11 10 un lado a otro produce lo mismo. Los Soldadura con arco de tungsteno 11 10 Flame cutting 4 3 Soldadura fuerte soplete 3 2 your eyes or go blind. productos químicos y el arco de sol- Soldadura con plasma Plasma arc cutting* 11 10 dadura pueden quemarle los ojos. Si Gas welding 5 4 de arco eléctrico 11 10 Protect Yourself Air/carbon arc cutting* 12 11 no tiene cuidado, se puede lesionar o Corte con soplete 4 3 Gas metal arc welding* 11 10 hasta quedar ciego. Corte con plasma de arco eléctrico 11 10 WHAT TO WEAR — Always wear Flux core welding* 12 11 Soldadura con gases 5 4 goggles or safety glasses with side Protéjase Corte por arco eléctrico shields. If you use contact lenses, wear * Use reflective filter lens con aire/carbón 12 11 unvented goggles. QUÉ PONERSE — Siempre utilice Soldadura con arco metálico 11 10 Always wear goggles: gafas que tengan protección a los Soldadura con arco eléctrico materials that could damage your eyes. de metal protegido 12 11 • If there will be a lot of dust Know where you can wash your eyes. lados. Si usa lentes de contacto, use • For overhead work. • If a dangerous or irritating chemical gafas de protección que no tengan ori- Also wear a clear, plastic face gets in your eye, immediately start to ficios de ventilación. • Si se le introduce un producto shield for: rinse it out for at least 15 to 20 minutes Siempre utilice gafas: químico peligroso o irritante en el • Work with chemicals or metals that straight — and remove contact lens • Si sabe que habrá mucho polvo ojo, enjuágueselo inmediatamente por can splash while you are rinsing. Use flowing tap • Si tiene que trabajar mirando hacia unos 15 o 20 minutos continuos y si • Grinding, chipping, or using a wire water, if there is some on site. Get to a arriba. usa lentes de contactos, sáqueselos brush on welds doctor or nurse as soon as you can. • Use también una mascarilla de plás- mientras se lava. Si es posible, lávese • Flying particles • If you get hit in your eye, hold a cold tico que le cubra la cara para: con el chorro de agua del grifo y atién- • Sandblasting (the respirator needed compress over it, but do not press on • Trabajar con químicos o metales que dase con un médico o una enfermera for sandblasting has a helmet with a your eye. (You can put ice cubes in a puedan darle en la cara tan pronto como pueda. strong shield). plastic bag or clean cloth.) The cold • Triturar, picar o usar un cepillo de • Si recibe un golpe en el ojo, pón- OSHA says your employer must helps keep down pain and swelling. If alambre cuando esté trabajando con gase una compresa de agua helada. provide eye or face protection for fly- pain continues or your vision is blurry, soldaduras (También puede echar cubitos de hielo ing particles, molten metal, chemicals, get to a doctor right away. • Protegerse de las partículas que en una bolsa plástica o en un paño and welding or radiation. • If you get hit in the eye with flying puedan saltar por el aire limpio). Lo helado le ayudará a aliviar Many safety glasses cost less than metal, wood, or material from a • Limpiar con chorro de arena (el res- el dolor y aminorar la inflamación. Si $10. Goggles or safety glasses must fit power tool (like a drill or wheel) get to pirador necesario para hacer limpieza no se le quita el dolor, o comienza a over any prescription glasses you need a doctor right away. con chorro de arena tiene un casco con ver borroso, atiéndase con un médico and must fit you. Or you can get pre- • If your eye is cut or punctured: una mascarilla fuerte). de inmediato. scription goggles or prescription safety ◗ Do not wash out the eye OSHA ordena que su empleador • Si recibe un golpe en el ojo con un glasses. You can get fog-resistant glass- ◗ Do not push on the eye debe ofrecerle algo para los ojos y para pedazo de metal, madera o algún es. Get lenses made of polycarbonate. ◗ Do not try to pull out anything that la cara a fin de protegerse contra las material que provenga de una her- All safety eye wear must be marked is stuck in the eyeball. partículas que saltan por el aire, el ramienta eléctrica (como una per- ANSI Z87. ANSI, the American ◗ Get to a doctor right away. metal fundido, los productos químicos foradora o un serrucho), O National Standards Institute, sets cri- ◗ If your eye hurts, go to a doctor — y la soldadura o radiación. • Si sufre una herida o una per- teria for safety glasses. emergency room — right away. ❑ Muchos anteojos de protección foración en el ojo: For a welding hood, the number of For more information, call your local union, (también llamados cristales inactíni- ◗ No se lo enjuague the filter lens shade and the company the Center to Protect Workers’ Rights (CPWR) cos) cuestan menos de $10. Si usa ◗ No se aplique presión that made it must be marked. (301-578-8500 or www.cpwr.com), the National anteojos para ver, cualquier anteojo de ◗ No trate de sacarse nada de aden- If you work near a welding job: Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (1- proteccióón que use tiene que caber tro del ojo OSHA says there must be a flame- 800-35-NIOSH or www.cdc.gov/niosh), or por encima de sus anteojos de ver y ◗ Vaya de inmediato donde el proof screen to shield against UV rays OSHA (1-800-321-OSHA or www.osha.gov). deben quedarle bien. O también se médico. around a welder to protect other peo- Or check the website www.elcosh.org. puede dar a hacer un par de anteojos ◗ Si le duele el ojo, atiéndase con el ple. You can get welder’s flash (burns) © Copyright 2001, The Center to Protect de protección que a la vez sean para médico o vaya de inmediato a la Workers’ Rights. CPWR is a research arm of the in your eyes. Do not look at the weld- Building and Construction Trades Dept., AFL- ver. También puede adquirir anteojos sala de emergencia. ❑ ing arc — or reflections of the arc — CIO: CPWR, Suite 1000, 8484 Georgia Ave., contra el empaño o humo. Es aconse- Si desea más información, contacte al unless you wear a welding hood with Silver Spring, MD 20910. (Edward C. Sullivan is jable que los anteojos estén hechos de sindicato local, al Centro de Protección de the same lens as the welder’s. president of the Building and Construction Trades policarbonato. Los anteojos deben los Derechos de los Trabajadores (Center Dept. and of CPWR and Joseph Mahoney is secre- estar marcados como Z87. ANSI, que to Protect Workers’ Rights, CPWR) al WHAT TO DO tary treasurer.) Production of this card was sup- es la indicación de anteojos de seguri- teléfono 301-578-8500 o vaya a • Use local-exhaust ventilation or fans ported by grants CCU310982 and CCU312014 dad establecida por el American www.cpwr.com, al Instituto Nacional from the National Institute for Occupational Safety National Standards Institute). para la Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional to blow away fumes or dusts. and Health. The contents are solely the responsibili- • OSHA says there must be an eye- SI TRABAJA CERCA DE UN (National Institute for Occupational ty of the authors and do not necessarily represent SITIO DONDE ESTÉN SOLDAN- wash station on your job if there are the official views of NIOSH. 2/20/01 Safety and Health, 1-800-35-NIOSH o DO: OSHA ordena que debe haber www.cdc.gov/niosh ), o a OSHA (1-800- una pantalla a prueba de fuego alrede- 321-OSHA o www.osha.gov ). dor del soldador para proteger a la © Derechos de autor 2001, The Center Son of L-146 member designs and demás gente. Sin protección, se puede to Protect Workers’ Rights (CPWR). El quemar los ojos. No mire el arco de Center to Protect Workers’ Rights es una sells safety hats soldadura ni las reflexiones del arco a entidad de investigación del Building and menos que tenga puesto un casco para WHILE WORKING ASa boilermaker, Construction Trades Dept., AFL-CIO: Michael Hachkowski, a former member soldar que tenga la misma lente del CPWR, Suite 1000, 8484 Georgia Ave., soldador. (Sírvase voltear la página) of Local 146, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Silver Spring, MD 20910. (Edward C. Sullivan es presidente del Building and designed his own safety hats to prevent LO QUE DEBE HACER spark burns and to keep his hair, ears, Construction Trades Dept. y el CPWR y neck, and back clean from grindings, slag, • Use la ventilación del mismo sitio Joseph Maloney es secretario tesorero.) and dust. The hood also protected his de trabajo o ventiladores que se lleven Este volante ha sido producido gracias a neck from arc burns. He no longer works el humo y el polvo. las subvenciones CCU310982 y in the trade, but he is selling his hats to • OSHA ordena que debe haber un CCU312014 del Instituto Nacional para protect workers from these dangers. lugar en el sitio de trabajo donde la Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional Michael is the son of Ed Hachkowski, pueda lavarse los ojos, en caso de (NIOSH). El contenido de este volante es who has been a Local 146 member in que haya material dañino en el ambi- responsabilidad exclusiva de sus autores y good standing since 1966. For more infor- ente. Infórmese dónde se puede lavar no representa necesariamente el crite- mation, contact Hatch’s Safety Hats at los ojos. rio oficial de NIOSH. 7/25/01 780 417-7547. ❑ http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 11 Nov • Dec 2001 LOCAL NEWS Members donate money, Local 5 presents flag to equipment to New Yorkers New York Power Authority WHEN TROUBLE STRIKES, union members are ready to help out their brothers and sisters. Nearly every local has a special fund to raise money for their brothers and sisters who can’t work because of an extend- ed illness or some other tragedy. Those that don’t, often “pass the hat” at meetings and raise money in other ways to help distressed members. So it should be no surprise that our brothers and sisters were among Displaying the flag are, l. to r., Karen the first to send money to help vic- and Mike Crawford, and general fore- tims of the Sept. 11 attacks. Many of man Jim Kaylor. our locals raised money, and the number of individuals who donated plant, raised $600 for disaster relief (L. to r.) NYPA President Eugene Zeltmann accepts a U.S. flag from Local 5 BM-ST to fund-raising efforts outside our funds by purchasing raffle tickets for Jerry Connolly as Local 5 site superintendent Dan Brady, Local 5 night-shift gen- union is enormous. an American flag crocheted and eral foreman Edward Dunn, and NYPA Vice Pres. Woody Crouch look on. This help is, for the most part, over- donated by Karen Crawford, wife of looked and unsung. Donations may Local 13 member Mike Crawford. Ceremony celebrates Flying a flag at the highest point to be announced at the monthly meeting Susan Gabriel, of Insulators Local completion of turbine- symbolize the ”topping off” of a proj- or mentioned in the newsletter, but 48, and Bill Markine, of Insulators ect has been a practice of construction most union members would tell you workers for generations. The flags that Local 110, held the winning ticket. generator project they are “only doing what is right” now fly over the five NYPA sites sym- HOPING TO AVOID the blackouts and don’t need recognition. Local 154 member Kaelin bolize unit completion for the union But it is only right that they be and price spikes California has experi- personnel involved. thanked. Since the victims’ families donates rescue equipment enced, the New York Power Authority Connolly said he had his doubts can’t do it, we will do it here. (NYPA) has added 11 small, clean tur- about finishing these units on time. “I JERRY KAELIN, a Local 154 member bine generators at five sites in New have 30 years in construction and I Thanks to all Boilermakers for and owner of American Boilermaker York City, Long Island, and Brooklyn. know what it takes to get something their help in a time of need and Chimney on Neville Island, Pa., Completing the task within a nine- like this built in New York, but NYPA just outside of Pittsburgh, made an month time frame, when the industry gave us the resources, and working AMONG THE LOCALS raising money unusual but much appreciated dona- standard for installation of just one together, we got it done.” were two whose efforts were unusual tion to the New York rescue workers. site is over two years, was considered In accepting the flag, Zeltmann enough to warrant special attention. Kaelin’s daughter, Christine, lives on impossible. But members of Local 5, said he was extremely proud of the Members of Local 196, Sayre, Pa., Staten Island, a brief ferry ride from the New York City, N.Y., working with effort put forth by all in seeing this had set aside $2,000 for their annual World Trade Center. The firehouse other craft unions, got the job done. important, environmentally-sound party. When they learned of the disas- In a ceremony celebrating this project to completion. “I am thrilled near her home, Staten Island FDNY tremendous accomplishment, Local 5 ter, they voted to send that money to Unit No. 5, lost 11 of its 25 firefighters with the cooperation we have gotten the American Red Cross Disaster BM-ST Jerry Connolly presented a U.S. from the unions involved, and it is when the towers collapsed. Relief Fund instead. flag to NYPA President Eugene just another indication of the close Members of Local 13, Philadelphia, A few weeks after the attacks, she Zeltmann. The flag had flown from the working relationship that we have Pa., and other trade unionists work- told her father how she felt every time top of the Hellgate site’s exhaust stack in with organized labor.” ❑ ing at the Three Mile Island nuclear she walked past the near-empty fire- the Bronx, at what once was the largest Source: NYPA Currents Weekly house. Her story gave Kaelin an idea. powerhouse in the United States. Edition The shelves of his shop were stocked CORRECTION full of respirators, goggles, and the kinds of protective gear the FDNY lost Apprentices use skills IN THE SEP-OCT 2001 issue of the along with their men. Boilermaker Reporter, we reported The next day, a pickup truck loaded the amount of benefits paid to partic- to benefit community ipants and beneficiaries of the Boiler- with rescue equipment made a non- makers National Health & Welfare stop drive to Staten Island. Apprentice class project yields benches with a view Fund for the fiscal year ending “They were really grateful to get the December 31, 2000 as $24,975,124. It stuff,” Kaelin said. “It turned out they MEMBERS OF THE Kansas should have been $124,975,124. really needed respirators.” ❑ City, Kan., Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Assoc. admired the benches in front of the Boilermakers It’s time to think about union scholarships National Apprenticeship HOW TOAPPLY FORABOILERMAKER SCHOLARSHIP — Boilermaker Program’s (BNAP) office so scholarships are open to high school seniors who will be entering much that they asked their first year of a two- or four-year academic program at a where they could get some. degree-granting, accredited college or university within one At first, the association year of their high school graduation and are dependents of was disappointed to learn Boilermaker members in good standing (includes son, that the benches had not daughter, legally adopted child or dependent of active, been purchased, but made retired, disabled, or deceased members). by BNAP training instruc- Applications for the 2002 awards are available from your local tors. But they weren’t dis- lodge. Some local lodges have their own scholarship programs. appointed for long. Scholarships are also available through the Union Plus credit card program Intl. President Charles and some state and regional labor councils. For information on their scholarships, contact W. Jones decided one of these organizations directly. the apprentice classes at the national training center HOW TO APPLYFORAUNIONPLUSSCHOLARSHIP — Applications for the 2002 Union Plus could make the benches as Scholarship Program are now available. Applications can be downloaded at a class project. Not only http://www.unionprivilege.org. To receive an application through the mail, send a postcard, would the class be putting with your name, return address, telephone number, and international union name clearly their fabrication and weld- printed on it, to: Union Plus Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 34800, Washington, D.C. 20043-4800. ing skills to the test, but Union Plus must receive applications by January 31, 2002; winners will be announced May they would also learn that the heaviest and strongest built he ever 31, 2002. Due to the volume of applications, only winners will be notified. their skills can benefit the community. saw. It took three men to install them.” Applicants must be members, their spouses, or dependent children (as defined under IRS Carole Diehl, president of the neigh- Made of steel and steel mesh, each regulations; includes foster children, step children, and any other child for whom the member borhood association, was ecstatic bench is painted black and measures provides greater than 50 percent of their support) of unions participating in the Union Plus when she heard President Jones’ idea. eight-feet wide, with a two-foot back Credit Card program. Having a Union Plus Credit Card is not a requirement. One year of contin- When the benches were installed at St. and a two-foot seating depth. uous good standing union membership is required at the time of the award. The individual must John’s Park, located at the intersection “Many people enjoy the benches be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college, or recognized tech- of 4th and Ann Avenue in Kansas and eat their lunches here every day. nical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Graduate students are not eligible. City, Kan., not only was she impressed It is so nice to drive by and see people The scholarship program is open to students attending or planning to attend a four-year col- by the craftsmanship, but by the enjoying the weather and the park lege or university, a community college, or a technical college/trade school. Applicants are eval- weight of the benches themselves. again. The view from there is beauti- uated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need, and appreciation of labor. “My husband said the benches were ful,” said Diehl. ❑ http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 12 Nov • Dec 2001 LOCAL NEWS Local P3 honors young hero

L-500 burns their mortgage Sixty-year member Matt L-500 Pres. Darin McCarthy and retiree Matt Haggerty did the honors. Haggerty lights the match Haggerty holds the oldest registration Jordan Epley, 5, watches his 17-month-old brother play with the toy ambulance he number of any living Local 500 retiree. received in recognition of saving Aaron’s life. Photo by Gary Emord-Netzley, Messenger-Inquirer WHEN YOU ERASE a debt, you feel good. So when Local 500, Portland, Ore., On August 25, 2001, he completed 60 made their last payment on the mort- years of continuous union membership. PEP MEMBERS OFTEN save lives. But resuscitation. When Jennifer Epley Haggerty joined Local 72 in 1941, and when someone in the community does returned, she saw Jordan sitting on gage to their union hall, they celebrated by burning the document in public at transferred his membership to L-500 it, they deserve recognition. Especially Aaron and pushing on his chest. when it was chartered as a construction their annual picnic, August 12. when that person is only five years old. Aaron was taken to Owensboro and maintenance lodge in 1984. ❑ That’s why Local P3, Owensboro, Mercy Health System and later flown to Ky., presented an award plaque and Louisville’s Kosair Children’s Hospital. toy ambulance to five-year old Jordan He is fine today. Members tour headquarters Epley for saving his brother’s life. When asked how he knew what to When the 17-month-old boy fell into do, Jordan simply said he learned CPR a swimming pool while his mother was by watching TV. ❑ using the restroom, Jordan pulled him Source: Lydia Carrico, Messenger out and gave him mouth-to-mouth Inquirer Yellow Ambulance honors two Local P3 members

Headquarters visit — seated, l. to r., L-359 members Wayne Wilson and Andrew Cousins. Standing, l. to r., L-359’s John Robertson, L-107 members Roy Dobb and Debra Bishop, Jones, and L-359 members Richard Guenette and Wally Cousins. WHETHER IT’S A JOB nearby or a Milwaukee, Wis., meet with Jones vacation trip through the Midwest, while in town working at the when Boilermakers come to Kansas Hawthorne and Lacygne power plants. City, they like to visit International Below, a family vacation brought headquarters. And when they do, they Larry Seaberg, left, and his son, Erik, to often get a chance to talk to Intl. Kansas City. Larry has been a member President Charles W. Jones. of Local 502, Tacoma, Wash., since Above, Boilermakers from Local 359, 1967; Eric just signed up to become a Vancouver, Canada, and Local 107, Boilermaker apprentice. ❑

Dennis Wade, l., is Yellow’s EMT of the Year; Paul Preston is Paramedic of the Year. EACH YEAR, employees of Yellow ices for 15 years,” reported Local P3 Ambulance Service in Owensboro, Ky., President Kay Phillips. “He has been a choose an emergency medical techni- great asset for Local P3.” cian (EMT) and paramedic to receive Paul Preston, a Local P3 steward who the company’s coveted EMT and para- also has 15 years experience in emer- medic of the year awards. gency medical services, is paramedic of This year, both award recipients are the year. “Paul teaches paramedic members of Local P3, Owensboro, Ky. classes and helps with the education of Dennis Wade, Local P3 trustee and Owensboro and Davies County emer- steward, is EMT of the year. “Dennis gency medical service employees,” has been in emergency medical serv- said Phillips. ❑ Headquarters visit — Larry Seaberg, left, Intl. C. W. Pres. Jones, and Erik Seaburg. http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 13 Nov • Dec 2001 RETIREE NEWS L-158 retiree hits the streets Elite tools for elite man to celebrate Labor Day

Retired Const. Div. Dir. Joe Meredith holds two rosewood and brass trim tools given to him by International staff members on his retirement. He is flanked by (r. to l.) Intl. Pres. C. W. Jones, AAIP Joe Stinger, and Construction Div. Director Dale Branscum. Joe Meredith receives over a year, so we were lucky to get these tools now,” said Jones. special-order tool set A gift from Joe’s International staff JOE MEREDITH, who served the Inter- friends, the tools are made with rose- national 27 years as an International wood and brass trim and have Joe’s ini- rep., assistant to the Intl. president, and tials engraved on each piece: an angle director of the Construction Division, bevel, a combination square, a level, and a plumb bob. received one of his retirement gifts in ALICE HARDER RAGAN , a retired with a Local 158 banner on her back. November, just ten months after his Joe was impressed by the gift, but couldn’t see himself using them on member of Local 158, Peoria, Ill., Ragan joined Local 158 in 1974. She January 2001 retirement. showed her union pride by participat- retired in 1996, at the age of 78, from Some gifts are worth the wait. the job. “These are just too nice to use,” said Joe, who helps at his son’s ing in the Peoria Labor Day parade. Komatsu Dresser Mining Systems, Inc., That’s what International President Wearing her welding helmet, gloves, where Local 158 has represented Charles W. Jones told Joe upon pre- cabinetry business. Asked how he is enjoying his retirement, he joked: and jacket, she walked in the parade employees since 1941. ❑ senting him with tools made by the Bridge City Tool Works Company. “The hours are longer and my boss is real strict.” “We were told there were people ❑ Cemeteries dig deep for profits who had been on the waiting list for At least we think he was joking. Beware of overpriced cemetery goods and services Taylor retirees now number four UNLIKE FUNERAL HOMES, ceme - three people who shop for burial plots. teries are not regulated by federal law At the worst possible time, some fami- and are only lightly regulated by the lies discover there are additional states. As a result, cemetery fees in funeral costs. some areas have increased 300 to 500 Those who have already purchased percent. Even the day or time of day of burial plots may not be aware that their the burial can add to burial costs. Some plot purchase price did not include a cemeteries charge a hefty fee for burials grave liner or burial vault, which can that are not held between 10 a.m. and 4 cost anywhere from $500 to several p.m. on a week day. thousand dollars, and the price of Lack of regulations also results in opening and closing the grave, which “surprise” expenses. According to a takes only a few minutes, can run you survey by the American Association of more than $1,000. Retired Persons (AARP), some 41 per- The best way to protect yourself is to cent of burial arrangements do not ask a lot of questions and demand that include a grave liner or vault, and writ- all costs be disclosed before you sign a ten price lists are not given to one in contract. And read the fine print! ❑

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Make sure your supplier Medical accepts prices supplies, such as this approved by Medicare wheelchair, Father William P. Taylor (front right), has been joined in retirement by his sons, as payment in full can cost you Roy D. Taylor (front left), and (back, l. to r.) Gerald A. and William Ronald Taylor. less if you shop IF YOU ARE AMedicare recipient in at “Medicare IF YOU HAVE ANY questions about also worked with PDM and joined need of medical equipment and sup- take the Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Local 169, Detroit, Mich., in 1975. He plies, you can purchase these items at assignment” Pension Trust, you could always ask retired in 2000. William Ronald Taylor stores. a lower cost from Medicare-registered one of the Taylors; after all, four of joined the National Transient Lodge in suppliers that “take assignment” — them are plan recipients. 1969, working for Graver Tank. He accept prices approved by Medicare The senior family member, William joined Local 455 in 1974, and retired in as payment in full. P. “Bull” Taylor, began boilermaking October 2001. ❑ Nearly eight million people with equipment they rent or sell, and con- in 1940 with Chicago Bridge and Iron sumers are responsible for the differ- Medicare depend on medical equip- in Attalla, Ala. He joined the HONORS ment such as wheelchairs, oxygen, ence between the Medicare-approved Boilermakers in 1942, and retired as a scooters, hospital beds, walkers, pros- amount and the supplier’s fee, in member of Local 455 (Sheffield) in Local 1 presents pins thetics, and diabetes supplies. Yet a addition to the customary 20 percent 1983. His last job was at Alabama’s recent survey by the Medicare Rights coinsurance. Brown Ferry Nuclear Plant. JOHN SKERMONT, BM-ST of Local Center found that 63 percent of older Using a Medicare-registered “take Three Taylor sons followed in his 1, Chicago, Ill., reports presentation and disabled New Yorkers who rely assignment” supplier can mean a sig- footsteps. Roy D. “Little Bull” Taylor of pins for continuous years of on medical equipment and supplies nificant savings to the consumer. So joined Local 455 in 1963. His first job membership to the following Local did not know about this savings. the next time you need medical equip- was with PDM at the Redstone 1 members: 35 Years — Robert Suppliers who are not registered ment or supplies, make sure your sup- Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. He retired Watson; 30 Years — Edward with Medicare to “take assignment” plier is Medicare-registered and will nearly six years ago. Gerald A. “Bull” Anderson, Timothy Barry, Mark can charge whatever they want for take assignment. ❑ or “Bull Three” Taylor joined the Gustafson, Ronald Kowalski, Jack National Transient Lodge in 1966. He Ray; 25 Years – Eugene Forkin III. http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org the Boilermaker Reporter 14 Nov • Dec 2001 IN MEMORIAM

WITH DEEP SORROWthe International Brotherhood records the death of these members as reported to the International 154 Seaman, John 502 Eidsmoe, Ralph Secretary-Treasurer’s office, and extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families. 169 Brady, Charles 531 Thomas, Garnett 169 Doerr, Henry 549 Crews, Bobby LODGE & NAME 169 Palmer, John 592 Collins, Alfred NTL Bronson, Wayne E. 29 Malia, Michael 101 Molton, Oscar 193 Wright, Basil C. 592 Ivey, William NTL Durler, Donald 30 Massey, Noel 104 Cooper, Gilbert E. 197 Barner, Russell R. 647 Barmettler, Adam 1 Nilo, Jerry H. 30 Shackleford, Robert 104 Hutchinson, Troy 199 Hunker, Robert 656 Washington, Clifton 6 Matrai, L. 30 Smith, Joy T. 105 Flaugher, William 263 Yarbrough, James 667 Melton, Stanley 6 Rogalewski, Casmir 45 Smullen, Joseph 105 Maupin, Harold 271 Berube, Gervais 667 Ross, Joe 6 Sutter, Russell 50 Potter, Glynn W. S105 Blackwell, Delores 271 Chicoine, Andre 696 Bitters, Robin 7 McCarthy, Thomas 72 Lindell, Harold A. 112 Butler, George 304 Landry, Frank J. 744 Carlson, Jay 13 Bandura, James 72 Paino, James B. 112 Kyzer, Robert 374 Duggan, Clifford 801 Rinaldi, Lewis 13 O’Quinn, Bennie B. 72 Spang, Robert 127 Macey, James E. 443 Clasen, Orin 1073 Johnson, James 13 Yurkavage, George 72 Werronen, Ernest J. 128 Clarkin, Clyde 449 Zirbel, Elmer 1086 Jarosz, Chester 26 Aldridge, Milton D. 73 Vautour, George 132 Anunsen, Morris 454 Carter, John 1240 McGraw, Philip 26 Sterno, Bernard 83 Smith, Ronald 134 Rehel, J. E. 454 Frazier, Charles 1509 Dziadosz, Paul 28 Corbridge, Joseph J. 92 Lehrer, Samuel 146 Presiloski, David 454 Smith, Wesley 1509 Klaske, Gary 28 Fulco, Frank 92 Turner, Edward 154 Daniele Jr., Vincent 455 Raper, Hubert 1509 Wielichowski, Allen

DEATH BENEFITS THE DEATH BENEFIT PLANunder the Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust has Local 1252 mourns death of paid the beneficiaries of the following deceased members who were covered by the plan since the last issue of our publication. charter member John Hatfield LODGE, NAME & BENEFIT 37 Martin Jr., Henry E. 4,500.00 JOHN R. “DICK” HATFIELD, a char- Local 1252 retiree Ben Walker said, Intl. Maupin, Harold J. $4,500.00 40 Parrott, Julian C. 4,500.00 ter member of Local 1252, Chicago “John was the only one who knew why Intl. Walter, Kenneth 4,500.00 40 Waltz, Donald 188.50 Heights, Ill., passed away October 8, every clause of the labor agreement NTL Anthony, Elbert M. 4,500.00 40 Young, Harry 4,500.00 2001. He was 65. existed, since he served on every nego- NTL Bonds, George 1,573.65 60 Carson, Duane D. 6,000.00 Hatfield helped organize Thrall Car tiating committee since the company’s NTL Franklin, Benjamin J. 3,000.00 60 Davis, Richard J. 4,500.00 Manufacturing Co. in 1965, which led first contract.” NTL Gooch, Darris Henry 4,500.00 72 Anderson, Laurie J. 4,500.00 to Local 1252’s charter in that same Walker said Hatfield was “a great NTL Halfacre, Archie L. 4,500.00 72 Beck, Lester V. 4,500.00 year. He served as vice president for family man, father, uncle, brother, and NTL Hanks, James C. 4,500.00 72 Hassell Jr., Donald P. 4,500.00 Local 1252, on the local’s legislative dedicated union man. He will be NTL Martin, Robert W. 4,500.00 72 Hill, Alvin R. 3,000.00 committee, and as chairman of the missed by all of us.” ❑ NTL Powell, Russell W. 4,500.00 72 Parker, Philip 4,500.00 lodge’s bargaining committee. NTL Schifilliti, Paul 4,500.00 72 Stark, Lee M. 4,500.00 NTL Smith, Charles D. 4,500.00 72 Werronen, Ernest J. 4,500.00 72 Wilcke, Conrad A. 4,500.00 IF YOU HAVE NOT yet been furnished this information, contact your local lodge, secure the beneficiary NTL Sterno, Bernard M. 12,000.00 forms, complete the required information and forward to the Administrative Office of the Pension Fund, NTL Wilder, Willis 4,500.00 79 Kelley, Joseph H. 4,500.00 83 Ames, Phillip V. 4,500.00 754 Minnesota Avenue, Suite 522, Kansas City, KS 66101, at the earliest possible date. NOTE: These addi- 1 Coomer, Noble E. 4,500.00 tional death benefits can only be derived for members who worked under a collective bargaining agree- 1 Furlan, Thomas 4,500.00 83 Dill, James L. 4,500.00 ment with an employer contributing to the Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust. 1 Koziol, Mitchell P. 4,500.00 83 Greeno, Matthew J. 4,500.00 1 Spulak, William J. 4,500.00 83 Lee, J. C. A. 4,500.00 175 Kelly, Charles F. 6,000.00 502 Sallee, Richard H. 4,500.00 83 Thomas, Archie J. 4,500.00 5 Soccolich, Gaudenzio 4,500.00 177 Devroy, Charles P. 4,500.00 531 Bryan, Willis H. 6,000.00 6 Andazola, Joe M. 4,500.00 84 Ellis, Merle L. 4,500.00 182 Davis, James D. 6,000.00 531 Thomas, Garnett E. 4,500.00 92 Allen, George W. 4,500.00 6 Bettencourt, Eugenio R. 4,500.00 182 DelVechio, Florian A. 4,500.00 549 Barnes, June LeRoy 4,500.00 6 Calbo, John J. 6,000.00 92 Brackett, James 4,500.00 182 Larsen, Carl T. 4,500.00 549 Crews, Bobby Gene 4,500.00 92 Gibson, William David 6,000.00 6 Carvalho, Alfred Bento 4,500.00 182 Worthen, James V. 4,500.00 549 Horton, Norman B. 4,500.00 6 Gin, Bow M. 4,500.00 92 Longest, Burl D. 4,500.00 193 Buga, Bill 4,500.00 568 Austin, Albert F. 4,500.00 92 McEntire, Doyle J. 4,500.00 6 Jarrell, William 53.28 193 Floyd, Ronald M. 1,360.60 568 Jeffers, Nyal L. 6,000.00 6 Maples, Eric L. 4,500.00 92 Meeks, Charles S. 4,500.00 193 Grayson, Victor V. 4,500.00 568 York, James C. 4,500.00 92 Whatley, Dennis F. 4,500.00 6 Montalvo, Adolph 6,000.00 193 Liggett, James W. 4,500.00 582 Fontenot, Harold P. 4,500.00 6 Pauly, John R. 4,500.00 92 Wilson, Harold E. 4,500.00 199 Greer Jr., Ernest W. 4,500.00 582 Scarbo, Richard H. 4,500.00 101 Doyle, Frank P. 4,500.00 6 Qualls, Guy H. 4,500.00 199 Hatchell, Carlyle W. 4,500.00 583 Smith, Hubert 4,500.00 6 Rogalewski, Casmir 4,500.00 104 Caughell, John H. 4,500.00 199 Hunker, Robert L. 4,500.00 587 Byerly, James D. 4,500.00 6 Shannon, James R. 4,500.00 104 Culbertson, William A. 4,500.00 204 Miller, Edward P. 3,000.00 587 Davis, Huey 4,500.00 6 Sowders, Russell E. 3,000.00 104 Drake, Gary L. 4,500.00 204 Pregana, William S. 4,500.00 587 DeVersa, Peter A. 4,500.00 6 Stapp, Bob 4,500.00 104 Harkinson, Jon L. 4,500.00 204 Singrattana, Khamva 4,500.00 587 Harmon Sr., Jack L. 4,500.00 104 Lalonde, James R. 4,500.00 6 Taylor, Kirk F. 4,500.00 212 Boarman, Robert T. 4,500.00 587 Livingston, Sammie J. 4,500.00 6 Weldon, Floyd R. 4,500.00 104 Larsen, Albert 4,500.00 242 Stapleton, Donald R. 4,500.00 592 Collins, Alfred C. 4,500.00 104 McDougal, Robert D. 4,500.00 7 McCarthy, Thomas J. 4,500.00 357 Brown, Raymond 4,500.00 592 Hartgraves, James D. 4,500.00 11 Crisler, Carey D. 4,500.00 104 Real, Robert L. 4,500.00 357 Napier, Ronald 4,500.00 592 Johnston, Ivan R. 4,500.00 104 Roll, Robert J. 4,500.00 12 Butler, George M. 4,500.00 363 Howell, Chester 4,500.00 627 Smith, Everett A. 4,500.00 13 Hudak, Stephen R. 4,500.00 105 Flaugher, William H. 4,500.00 374 Duggan, Clifford E. 4,500.00 647 Buss, James A. 1,305.07 109 Wilson, Lee C. 4,500.00 13 McGinnis, John W. 4,500.00 374 Preiksas, Albert 6,000.00 647 Pieper, Frank L. 198.75 13 O’Quinn, Bennie B. 4,500.00 112 Carpenter, Pinar 4,500.00 374 Sweeney, Sherrol 4,500.00 647 Tribbett, Norman 4,500.00 112 Tuttle, Donald L. 4,500.00 13 Reed, Donald K. 4,500.00 374 Wilson, Norbie E. 4,500.00 667 Gray, David A. 4,770.00 26 Arnold, Robert 4,500.00 113 Watkins, Flora Maezell 4,500.00 397 Lesoine, William I. 4,500.00 667 Robinette, Frank W. 4,500.00 132 Heggans, Ercie L. 4,500.00 26 Kendrick, Lucious 4,500.00 433 Davis, Billy J. 2,250.00 667 Suarez, Scott L. 2,117.50 26 Pittman, Albert H. 4,500.00 132 Lopez, Guadalupe 4,500.00 433 Fuqua, Jerry D. 4,500.00 679 Burckhalter, H. A. 4,500.00 154 Daniele Jr., Vincent 4,500.00 27 Manwarring, James R. 6,000.00 433 Langford, Haywood 4,500.00 679 Williams, Ishmael 4,500.00 27 Vaughn, Harold Lee 6,000.00 154 Ihrig, William R. 4,500.00 453 Peltz, Donald G. 4,500.00 687 Borchert, Marc J. 2,632.10 27 Ward, Wilbern M. 4,500.00 154 Kooser, Wendell L. 4,500.00 454 Jenkins, Carl R. 1,665.08 687 Jones, Samuel W. 8,274.44 28 LaConti, Edward J. 4,500.00 154 Lowery, Jody M. 12,000.00 454 Russell, Charles R. 4,500.00 696 Bitters, Robin M. 2,972.97 28 Mulhern, Richard S. 4,500.00 154 Yuna, Michael J. 4,500.00 455 Barnett, James R. 4,500.00 696 Martin Jr., Michael F. 4,500.00 169 Boyd, Chester O. 6,000.00 28 Rundle, Alfred J. 1,174.78 455 Gamble, James C. 6,000.00 744 Scott, Robert Lee 4,500.00 29 McNeice Jr., Thomas P. 4,500.00 169 Marrt, William E. 3,000.00 455 Raper, Hubert C. 4,500.00 799 Krause, Ronald C. 4,500.00 169 Mott Jr., Carl W. 6,000.00 29 Mitchelson, Alexander 4,500.00 455 Shultz, Estle C. 4,500.00 802 Evans, Lonnie L. 4,500.00 29 Watson, William M. 4,500.00 169 Ratton, Mike C. 4,500.00 469 Snowden, Charles R. 1,822.06 806 Scull, Robert J. 4,500.00 169 Vorgias, George J. 4,500.00 37 Castro, Jorge A. 4,500.00 500 Doane, Joseph S. 4,500.00 807 Chao, Gerardo 4,500.00 807 McKenzie, John A. 4,500.00 1044 Samp, Floyd H. 4,500.00 1086 Jarosz, Chester J. 4,500.00 1162 Hanke, Ralph 6,000.00 Moving? Tell us where . . . Mail form to: 1212 Brett, Jorge A. 4,500.00 Name 1230 Booth, Edward 4,500.00 1240 Harris, Jimmie D. 4,500.00 New Address Publications Department 1240 McGraw, Philip J. 4,535.17 1509 Gawlak, Walter R. 4,500.00 753 State Avenue, Suite 565 City 1509 Palubicki, Phillip W. 4,500.00 Kansas City, KS 66101 1509 Russell, Willie L. 4,500.00 State or Province Zip 1592 Weinhofer, Julius 4,500.00 Local Lodge No. Register No. 1600 Baines, Willie 4,500.00 1670 Ervin, Daniel 4,500.00 (Also please notify the secretary of your local lodge.) 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Put money into the hands of consumers Corporate tax giveaways the U.S. lost hundreds of thousands of does away with the AMT, but it jobs, and Mexico plunged into a major refunds all the money these corpora- won’t rev up economy financial crisis. They are still recovering tions have paid because of it. N THE DAYS AND WEEKS — now from the “benefits” Clinton’s fast track Many of the nation’s largest and most months — following the Sept. 11 won them. profitable corporations will get checks attacks, Americans have slowly gone Now we have the “economic stimu- for hundreds of millions of dollars. I lus” package, which Bush and Con- What is most telling, though, is that a back to their regular routine, trying to get back to that comfortable feeling of gress claim will not only stimulate the small group of medium-sized compa- “business as usual.” In Washington, economy but — you guessed it — help nies will reap windfalls far out of pro- recovery seems to have taken place us win the war on terrorism. portion to their sizes. For example, more rapidly. Even with the anthrax Unfortunately for all working Amer- General Motors, with 380,000 employ- threat, politicians went back to their old icans, it will do neither. It is a $100 bil- ees will get $800 million; TXU (formerly ways within days of the attacks. lion cornucopia of tax giveaways to Dallas Power and Light), with only In a matter of days, Congress had corporations that will put a lot of 16,000 employees, will get $600 million. approved a $15 billion bailout for the money into a very few pockets. Other medium-sized companies stand- And they are the wrong pockets. To ing to rake in huge checks are Chevron airlines, an industry that donated mil- Charles W. Jones lions to congressional candidates in the stimulate demand, you need to put Texaco, Enron, Phillips Petroleum, International President last election. That money would have money into the hands of people who IMC Global, and CMS Energy. been better spent improving passenger will spend it — the middle class and the What do all these lucky companies rail service. We are the only major- poor. Working-class families. have in common? They are all in the This provision would give workers a developed nation without a viable pas- energy or mining business, and they “holiday” from Social Security and senger railroad industry. Bush has said we need to are all based in or near Texas. Medicare taxes, temporarily increasing President Bush was among the first In an editorial in the New York Times workers’ paychecks by 7.65 percent. to use the tragedy to promote his politi- give people money so they (Oct. 31), Paul Krugman said that to Workers are likely to spend this money really understand legislation, you need on consumer items, putting the money cal agenda. He began telling audiences can spend it, but the stimulus that giving him fast-track trade author- to look for the part that gives something in circulation and increasing demand. ity would help defeat terrorism. He did package doesn’t do that. special to one-eyed bearded men with a But that money comes from the not explain how trade agreements limp. That is, you should look for spe- workers’ own retirement funds, while could help him find bin Laden, but his cial favors to select groups. In the stim- corporate refund checks come from the strategy seems to have succeeded. President Bush made that very point ulus package language, the one-eyed general treasury. Congress would have By wrapping fast track in the Ameri- himself in November: “The best way to bearded man with a limp looks a lot you rob your savings while they give can flag, Bush cowed just enough con- stimulate demand is give people some like Dick Cheney or George W. Bush. corporations checks written on the gressmen to get fast track approved by money so they can spend it.” Bill Moyers, press secretary to former taxes you pay. All in the name of fight- a single vote: 215 to 214. Now U.S. But even as he was speaking those President Lyndon Johnson, said, “The ing terrorism. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick words, his staff was lobbying Congress predators of Washington are up to their Attorney General John Ashcroft told can negotiate NAFTA-style agree- to make sure the stimulus package con- old tricks in pursuit of private plunder the Senate that anyone who questions ments with no input from Congress or tained corporate tax cuts, most impor- at public expense. In the wake of this the Bush administration’s policies is the people. All Congress can do is tantly, repeal of the alternative awful tragedy wrought by terrorists, “giving aid to the enemy.” We dis- accept them or reject them. minimum tax (AMT). they are cashing in.” agree. We are 100 percent behind the We’ve been here before. In 1993, Bill The AMT was created in the late Using a national tragedy to promote war effort and the men and women Clinton used fast-track authority to 1980s to make sure that no matter how tax breaks for your campaign contribu- putting their lives at risk overseas. strong-arm the North American Free many tax loopholes a corporation used, tors requires a ruthless cynicism we But when the White House and Con- Trade Agreement (NAFTA) through it would have to pay at least a mini- can’t fathom. But the one part of their gress take actions that will bring hard- Congress. NAFTA was supposed to mum tax on its profits. The AMTis not plan that might actually stimulate the ship to the lives of working families, it promote world peace, too, by creating foolproof, but it does account for some economy requires even more cynicism. is our duty to oppose those actions. millions of jobs. Instead, Canada and tax revenue. The stimulus plan not only It asks workers to spend their pensions. Anything less is un-American.❑

Letters to the Editors Boilermakers think of less work visas. They have been Family of Terry White Eagle is less than $100 per month is just not indispensable during a severe what the union should be doing for fortunate when traveling manpower shortage. They are skilled grateful to Local 549 members who become totally dis- DURING THIS SEASON of giving, I craftsmen and hard workers, and I THE ENTIRE WHITE EAGLEfamily abled. I think management needs to wish to thank the members of Local have made some new friends. would like to thank the members of address this issue and not use the 146 (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) who STEPHEN MC CARTHY, L-29 Local 549 (Pittsburg, Calif.) for their same table as when you retire to deter- work with my husband, Paul Weymouth Job cards and flowers, the generous dona- mine disability benefits. Let’s take bet- ter care of our members. Liimatainen, at Suncor in Fort EDITORS NOTE:The Mobilization, tion from the men at Hunters Point in JOHN R. P OLOMIS, L-696 McMurray, Alberta, for their Optimization, Stabilization, and San Francisco, and for the beautiful Marinette, Wis. continued generosity during 2001. Training (MOST) office works with the bible they presented at the service in Several hundred-miniature toiletries U.S. Department of Labor and the recognition of their beloved brother have been gathered and dispersed to Immigration and Naturalization and my husband, Terry White Eagle. inner city help agencies in the City of Service to expedite certification for At a time like this, you find out how Got something to say? Edmonton. The members gather the temporary workers (Boilermaker truly special some people can be. hotel soaps, shampoos, etc., during members) from Canada during SHERRY WHITE EAGLE and the entire WE WELCOME LETTERS on topics their prolonged stays in Fort manpower shortages. WHITE EAGLE FAMILY of interest to our members and their McMurray and I eagerly carry them to P.S. Anyone wishing to make a dona- families. Keep it short and sweet. the homeless and underprivileged L-154’s Littlejohn wants tion should send money to the Avoid profanity and personal attacks. utilizing these agencies. The members American Cancer Society. can be proud of their efforts while Americans to show their pride away from home in making a NO ONE WILL EVER forget the tragic L-696 Polomis wants a new difference in the lives of those less morning of September 11, 2001, nor fortunate. I would hope this small measurement for disability will we forget what we were doing at gesture of kindness might spread that exact moment in history. We have I HAD WORKED in a shipyard for around the membership of shed enough tears to fill a lake, and said over four years when I fell on the job. I North America and benefit your local enough prayers to fill our hearts. My was eventually put on permanent shelters as well. Thanks again to Paul’s kinfolk in Scotland called to make sure Social Security disability, with no hope great crew and let’s go for thousands my family and I were safe. My sister-in- of ever returning to any kind of work. in 2002! law said all of Britain shares the pain I was placed on the Boilermaker’s SHERRYLIIMATAINEN, wife of 24-year that Americans are feeling. She was disability without any hassle at all. L-146 member Paul Liimatainen impressed by how many American However, the way the disability pay- people display their country pride by ments are structured bothers me. I am L-29’s McCarthy thankful for paid just as if I were to retire with the flying the red, white, and blue. SEND A LETTER TO THEEDITOR: help of Canadian members To all Americans, I say: keep up the same amount of time I had in the good work, show your pride and union when I got hurt. What if I had The Boilermaker Reporter I KNOW I CAN speak for all the patriotic duty by flying high the grand been injured with just two days on the 753 State Ave. Suite 570 foremen on the job and say “Thank old flag, and go one step further by job? Would I also be paid as if I had Kansas City KS 66101 You” to the Canadian Boilermakers for buying American. retired from the union after working FAX: (913) 281-8104 their hard work and dedication to JOHN “SCOTTY” LITTLEJOHN only two days? E-mail: [email protected] union ideals. Also thanks to whoever is L-154 retiree, Pittsburgh, Pa. Although any money at all is appre- or [email protected] responsible for getting these guys their ciated when you are totally disabled, http://www.IBB.workingfamilies.com http://www.boilermakers.org