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Vote Tuesday, Aug. 4 SHORT in the Michigan Primary CUTS For Endorsements: See Page 4 Michigan regions, for now, Jobless gains likely just a mirage enjoy top U.S. rankings in WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two months of huge payroll em- ployment gains does not equate survey of construction jobs to a healthy economy. By Marty Mulcahy to shortly. The federal Bureau of La- Editor In our last issue, we ex- bor Statistics released its latest We’re sizzling, Michigan. plained how Michigan’s con- monthly employment numbers And it’s not because of the 90- struction employment was up 24 on July 2, and they show a degree temperatures much of the percent from March 1 (pre-COVID) record 4.8 million job gains in Lower Peninsula has experienced compared to May 31 (three weeks June alone, on top of a 2.7 mil- in recent weeks. But we’re post-COVID) – the second-high- lion hike in jobs in May. But few headed for uncertain, maybe est percentage increase in the economists expressed excite- chillier times. nation during that time. ment over the numbers. Construction activity in But now, in a report released For one, they didn’t reflect Michigan, relative to the rest of by the AGC on June 30, a further the business shutdowns and “re- the country, zoomed to the top of breakdown of the numbers shows shutdowns” that came later in A TUBE STEEL CANOPY is erected last month at Allegiance Hospital in Jackson by the employment charts that are how widespread the jumps in June in various states, including members of Iron Workers Local 25, employed by Douglas Steel. Photo credits: Marc Crance updated every month by the As- construction are in Michigan. Michigan, as the virus surged to sociated General Contractors of We’ve never seen anything close record levels in some places. America, based on federal job sta- to this: among 329 geographical Said the Economic Policy New way to welcome patients tistics. Michigan’s building “metropolitan” jurisdictions in Institute: “Because so many trades workforce has been ex- the U.S., eight of the nation’s top jobs were lost in March and April, tremely busy since Gov. Whitmer 10 communities for construction we are still 14.7 million jobs be- going up at Henry Ford Allegiance on May 7 ended the six-week employment increases are right low where we were in February, By Marty Mulcahy visor Karen Chaprnka. “From the high quality of care and service COVID-19 construction lock- here in Michigan. before the pandemic.” Editor moment patients approach the we offer. One way to achieve down on building in the state. But “Yes we’re busy, there’s a And, ominously, the EPI JACKSON – Welcome to hospital, we want them to feel this is to create an entrance with there’s a caveat, which we will get (Continued on Page 3) said in the last week of June, 2.3 Henry Ford Allegiance Hospi- welcome by creating a calm, heal- an inviting look and atmosphere. million U.S. workers applied for tal. ing environment that reflects the (Continued on Page 13) unemployment benefits – the A nicer, more efficient way NLRB shift weakens 15th week in a row that jobless to greet patients, visitors and claims have been more than staff is on the way to the city’s twice the worst week of the main hospital at Michigan and union position prior Great Recession a decade ago. East avenues. “Unfortunately, deepening Henry Ford Allegiance pain is on the horizon,” the EPI Health said it is in the midst of to bargaining process said. “Given the increase in expanding the front entrance of WASHINGTON, D.C. – The the union. coronavirus over the last couple the hospital to enhance way- National Labor Relations Board Overturned was an Obama- of weeks along with re-shutter- finding so that patients, fami- on June 23 overturned precedent, era NLRB rule that “required em- ing of businesses ...June’s labor lies and visitors can more eas- yet again, and now “allows em- ployers to provide notice and an market – as weak as it is – is the ily navigate its expanding hos- ployers to impose serious disci- opportunity to bargain to a best we can expect for a while.” pital structure, including its pline on an employee ahead of newly-certified union on ‘serious’ new West Tower of private pa- reaching a collective bargaining disciplinary action against unit U.S. is Third World tient rooms. This renovation agreement with a newly formed employees, even before a collec- for worker rights will also include a more welcom- union,” according to Bloomberg tive bargaining agreement is in All the statewide right-to- ing environment in the lobby Law. place, says the National Law work laws, an OSHA and NLRB area. The decision means that Review. apathetic to workers and the “This is really about ensur- management at newly unionized The Review added: “The Na- general decline in unions are ing our patients have the best UNDERNEATH the new steel tube canopy at Henry Ford Allegiance- businesses can carry out disci- tional Labor Relations Board con- having an effect on the United experience we can possibly pro- Jackson, Iron Workers Local 25 members employed by Douglas pline against employees during tinues to overrule Obama-Board States. vide,” said Henry Ford Alle- Steel weld joints for the new entrance. Leading the project are the pre-contract phase without precedent at a rapid pace.” Em- Those and other factors giance Health Integration Ad- Local 25 foreman Dennis Douglas and steward Larry Lambaria. having to notify or bargain with ployers weren’t required to reach have been noted by the Inter- an agreement with the union “be- national Trade Union Confed- fore actually taking action under eration (ITUC), which ranked the previous precedent, and the on June 18 House adopts $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill could impose discipline unilater- among the worst countries for By Marty Mulcahy price tag that probably has some- decades-long refusal to address ing ports and train networks to ally in certain exigent circum- workers’ rights in its 2020 Glo- Editor thing for everybody. our aging infrastructure. investing in schools and child care. stances,” says Labor 411. bal Rights Index for “systemic WASHINGTON, D.C. – It Adopted was House Reso- “The Moving Forward Act is There’s even talk in there about The NLRB, which in com- violations of rights.” took an economic crisis bought lution 2, which passed by a 233 - a $1.5-trillion, 2,300-page bill,” electric or hybrid airplanes.” prised of a 3-0 majority of appoin- The U.S. earned a No. 4 on by an historic pandemic, but 188 vote, mostly along party lines says Forbes, “that would touch Peter DeFazio, the Democrat tees of President Trump, said in a ranking, which has the cat- the Democrat-led House of Rep- with Democrats in support. Paper- almost every aspect of American who chairs the House Transpor- statement that the precedent was egory “systemic violations of resentatives on July 1 adopted a wise and content-wise, it’s a very life, from the roads we drive on to tation and Infrastructure Commit- overturned because the existing rights.” That puts the U.S. on long-awaited, wide-ranging infra- thick bill, and in many ways tries the way rural communities get tee, said the legislation “deals rule that called for employers to par with countries like Haiti, structure bill with a $1.5 trillion to play catch-up with the nation’s broadband internet, from improv- (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) Jordan, Uganda and Venezuela, to name a few. The ranking puts Your health and safety matters the U.S. closer to nations like China, Iran and Egypt (all bot- tom-ranked No. 5, “no guaran- tee of rights”) than it does to Summer’s heat brings special risks for facemask use No. 2 Canada (repeated viola- By Nick Fox other 370 required days heat exhaustion and heat that many construction employ- tion of rights”) or the best, No. Laborers Health and Safety away from work to re- stroke can happen ers have implemented is the man- 1 ranked countries like Ger- Fund of North America cover from heat illness. quickly.” datory use of cloth face cover- many, Iceland, and Sweden Across the U.S. and Canada, “LIUNA members Construction employers ings on the job. Face coverings (“sporadic violation of rights”). the summer months bring wide- working on road jobs to and other businesses are especially important when The COVID-19 pandemic spread risk for heat illness to mil- repair our aging highway have implemented social workers are working close to- is being used by some coun- lions of workers who spend most system, on pipelines and distancing policies, gether in enclosed spaces and tries to further restrict workers’ of their days outdoors. Accord- other critical infrastructure North America General President stepped up cleaning and disin- when it’s not feasible to practice rights, the ITUC said. ing to the most recent data from projects and on other projects in Terry O’Sullivan. “These jobs can fecting protocols and taken other physical distancing during a task. “If the findings of the the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11 the construction industry are at require tough, physical labor, and measures to prevent the spread However, a policy that mandates Rights Index are not shocking construction workers died from high risk for heat illness,” says when that physical exertion is of COVID-19 on jobsites. cloth face coverings (or N95 enough, we are already seeing heat exposure in 2018, and an- Laborers International Union of combined with high temperatures, Part of the safety measures (Continued on Page 2) some countries take things fur- ther,” said Sharan Burron, gen- eral secretary of the ITUC. “Un- der the cover of measures to Park Avenue Building tackle the coronavirus pandemic, they are advancing their anti- workers’-rights agenda. This finally gets some love has got to stop and be reversed. By Marty Mulcahy “The Global Rights Index Editor exposes a breakdown in the so- – A prominent, historic building that has heretofore cial contract that governments resisted redevelopment – and a date with the wrecking ball – is again and employers have with work- seeing signs of life. ing people. There’s a trend to Located in the ring of buildings around Grand Circus Park, at restrict working rights through Adams and Park violations of collective bargain- Avenue, the 12- ing, withholding the right to story Park Avenue strike and excluding workers Building that was from unions.” built from 1922-23 hadn’t seen had a tenant since the Quotable 1990s, and has “In these days of difficulty, largely been va- we Americans everywhere must cant since the 1980s. Two years ago, brick and other masonry had and shall choose the path of so- fallen 11 stories to the sidewalk in front of the building, leading to a cial justice…the path of faith, the “dangerous” designation from the City of Detroit and the erection of path of hope, and the path of love a barricade around the building. POWER-WASHING the 98-year-old brick and limestone exterior of the Park Avenue Building in toward our fellow man.” About a week before the masonry fell in April 2018, the Beaux- Detroit are Laborer Rudy Leon and mason Tyler Tabor of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2. – Franklin D. Roosevelt, Arts classic was purchased for $4.9 million by a Novi developer, Rino They’re employed by Grunwell Cashero. The derelict building is getting readied for renovation after 1882-1945 (Continued on Page 2) being empty since the 1990s. 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020 Hot weather brings Viewpoints special risks for Seeking a safe, solvent state The labor movement has always led the charge in protecting working people from workplace injury, illness and death. We’ve facemask use all seen heroic workers on the news during the COVID-19 out- (Continued from Page 1) break, working in jobs from health care to food service, risking respirators) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 should be re- their health and the health of their families in the process. examined during high-heat conditions. The AFL-CIO has been working to advance protections in Using face coverings makes it more difficult to breathe because Michigan and federally to ensure we reopen the economy in a the body has to work harder with each breath to pull the same amount way that’s appropriately cautious and importantly, avoids a sec- of air into the lungs. Breathing may become more difficult as the ond wave of this awful virus. I’m grateful to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cloth becomes soaked with sweat. When the body has to work harder for all the actions she’s taken to protect Michigan’s working fami- than normal, our heart rate increases. The combination of strenuous lies. Her efforts have truly saved lives. Now the Republican ma- physical activity, high-heat conditions and difficulty breathing has jorities in the Legislature need to step up and do right by working the potential to put workers at serious risk for heat illness, heat ex- people and work with Democrats to pass laws that make sure that haustion and heat stroke. these protections stay in place for the future, because this crisis Federal OSHA’s position. OSHA briefly addresses this issue in isn’t over yet. their COVID-19 FAQ on cloth face coverings, a portion of which is Working with the Michigan Legislative Labor Caucus, we’ve included below: outlined legislation that would do just that. Our priorities include keep- “Where cloth face coverings are not appropriate ... during cer- ing front-line workers safe and secure. Rep. has intro- tain job tasks (e.g., because they could become contaminated or duced a bill to create a presumption within workers compensation for exacerbate heat illness), employers can provide PPE, such as face first responder heroes who have post-traumatic stress disorder. shields and/or surgical masks, instead of encouraging workers to We also want to ensure that we keep workers employed. Rep. wear cloth face coverings. Like cloth face coverings, surgical masks ’s bill would restore the 2018 Paid Sick Leave ini- and face shields can help contain the wearer’s potentially infectious OPENED IN 1923 to house business offices and retailers, the Park tiative that was gutted by Republicans in the Legislature, and respiratory droplets and can help limit spread of COVID-19 to oth- Avenue Building in Detroit followed the path of other downtown busi- ensure that all workers who get sick are able to stay home and ers.” nesses and started emptying out in the 1980s. receive earned paid sick leave so they aren’t forced to go into Surgical masks are easier to breathe through than cloth face work when they’re sick and risk infecting others. coverings, which are usually made using at least one layer of cotton. We must keep Michigan healthy. Rep. has intro- Face shields provide a barrier without requiring a worker to inhale air Park Avenue Building duced a bill to codify best practices based on worker safety and through any type of material. sound science, provide personal protective equipment to work- Reducing risk for heat illnesses. In addition to these options, ers, conduct screenings, and identify and protect people who employers can also reduce risk for heat illness by providing addi- finally gets some love work in high-risk areas. tional rest breaks, changing shift times to cooler parts of the day (Continued from Page 1) Another priority is that we keep state and local governments, and/or rotating work crews more frequently during strenuous tasks. Sauve. He plans $22 million in renovations and a transformed 104,500- our public schools, and the U.S. Postal Service solvent and work- Employers should perform a risk assessment of each job task to de- square-foot building with 75-100 apartments and first floor retail. The ing. We need Republicans in Washington and Lansing to step up termine conditions when using a mask may be hazardous or not re- apartments will consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Pre- to make sure budgets stay balanced and public workers stay on quired because of other controls. Depending on the task, possible liminary work on the masonry began June 1, with a small cleaning the job. In Washington, Republicans should get to work on an- controls may include increasing ventilation, installing physical barri- crew of laborers and other round of funding and protections to continue aiding the ers, staggering shifts, working alone, increasing physical distancing Bricklayers and Allied economy in this time of crisis. and increasing hand hygiene protocols. Craftworkers Local 2 ma- President Donald Trump said he would support additional Providing water, rest and shade, and allowing workers time to sons from Grunwell- stimulus. It’s my hope that they get this done soon. In Lansing, acclimate to high-heat conditions, are the most effective methods to Cashero. Republicans haven’t so much as proposed a budget in 2020. This reduce and prevent heat illness. Workers should be trained to recog- “We’re planning on work needs to happen now, so that schools and local towns and nize the signs of heat illness, including the signs of heat exhaustion doing brick repair, caulk- counties have the financial information they need to plan for what and heat stroke. ing, stone replacement looks like an uncertain economy. Employers should encourage workers who experience trouble and general restoration We also need to keep Michigan and our country competitive breathing, feel dizzy or feel their heart racing to do the following: of the exterior of the by hiring people to finally get to work on our infrastructure. The •Move at least six feet away from their fellow workers, then re- whole building,” said governor’s bonding plan is already fixing roads and bridges, and move their mask Grunwell Cashero Supt. we are rebuilding from the terrible floods that affected folks in the •Find shade if it’s available to let the body cool down, then rest Jeff Cusin. “But the first Midland and Gladwin area. while drinking some cool water thing we’re doing is Whitmer is doing everything she can, but we need continued •Seek medical attention if symptoms don’t improve within a few powerwashing it with hot support from the federal government, both in aid to states, and in minutes water, so we can get an direct spending on rebuilding our country’s crumbling infrastruc- Facial coverings not a replacement for respirators. It’s im- idea of what it looks like ture. portant for both employers and workers to remember that cloth cleaned up, and we can Incredibly, some folks believe that we should be leveraging face coverings, surgical masks and face shields used to limit the match the mortar.” this opportunity to undermine workers and the unions who pro- spread of COVID-19 cannot be used in place of respirators when Designed by famed tect them. Just last Friday the Michigan Civil Service Commission a respirator would otherwise be required. For example, if a worker architect Albert Kahn, announced proposed plans to attack the collective bargaining is required to wear at least an N95 respirator due to exposure to the Park Avenue Build- rights of the very workers who kept us healthy, safe and fed respirable crystalline silica, a face covering does not meet that ing had housed offices during this coronavirus crisis. This shameful political attack must requirement. Remember: surgical masks and cloth face coverings and retail, according to end now. are not respirators. the City of Detroit. It The Civil Service Commission must do the right thing by was once known as the THE PARK AVENUE building, circa “Be not extravagantly high in expression of thy commenda- these heroes and immediately cease their ill thought-out plan and General Necessities 1920s. Photo credit: Indiana Limestone show these workers, who had our back when we needed it most, tions of men thou likest, it may make the hearer's stomach rise.” Building. Photographic Collection that we will have theirs. –Thomas Fuller (1608 - 1661) A 2014 citizens’ peti- Especially right now, leaders at all levels should be doing every- “A full cup must be carried steadily.” tion drive sought to save the building from demolition, even though thing they can to protect those workers who keep us safe and healthy. – English Proverb the city called its state of disrepair “the very definition of irreparable Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber harm to the public.” from the Detroit News Labor Voices, June 9, 2020 The Building Tradesman welcomes your letters to the editor. We ISSN-007-3717 reserve the right to edit for clarity and to shorten them. 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Follow us Subscription Rate $15 annually (group rate for unions) mailing offices. Michigan Building & Construction Trades Council Building Michigan: July 10, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 3 Saginaw Steering Gear Michigan regions, for now, History in the making By Marty Mulcahy enjoy top U.S. rankings (Continued from Page 1) different parts of the country, jobs); No. 12 Jackson (+54 per- tremendous amount of activity economists have little practical cent, +700 jobs), and No. 13 Flint right now in Michigan, but we guidance for owners on where (+53 percent, +2,100 jobs). think a significant amount of that their money should be spent next, Lower, but not much lower is simply pent-up demand and if at all. on the list were No. 22 Bay City, catching-up following the shut- In Michigan, the latest em- No. 36 Niles-Benton Harbor and down,” said Mike Haller, CEO of ployment numbers, released June No. 63, the Muskegon area. The Detroit-based contractor 30, show that No. 1 region in our Upper Peninsula’s lower popula- Walbridge. “The bigger question state and in the nation for con- tion leaves it off the list. is, what kind of demand are we struction employment increases Michigan joined 45 other going to see once this initial boom is the Warren-Troy-Farmington states in seeing a rise in employ- is over? What are we looking at Hills area, which saw construc- ment, after the U.S. construction later in the year, and next year? tion jobs nearly double (+90 per- industry lost more than 1 million The U.S. construction in- cent) from 23,200 in April 2020 to jobs after the COVID crisis struck. dustry has always been one of 44,100 jobs a month later when The construction industry the leading market indicators of the economy reopened. No. 2 in employment drop, and then hikes where the U.S. economy is the nation was Lansing- East across Michigan have been jaw- headed. The fortunes of the con- Lansing region (+80 percent, to dropping, but they happening in struction industry are closely tied 5,800 jobs in May), and tied for the midst of a pandemic that has to the financial position of own- No. 3 was the Ann Arbor region brought on the greatest interrup- ers and their financiers, as well (+78 percent,+4,800 jobs) and tion to the U.S. construction in- as government agencies and their Saginaw area (+78 percent, +3,200 dustry in our lifetimes. Whitmer’s taxpayers. Now COVID-19 has jobs). closure of most construction in GENERAL MOTORS’ Saginaw Steering Gear Plant No. 2, shown in the 1980s. Closed in July 2001 and not only cast a massive shadow Rounding out the top Michi- our state led to a stoppage of 81 demolished a year later, the plant was part of group of GM facilities that made the Saginaw area on the health of the entire planet, gan-based geographic jurisdic- percent in Michigan, according renowned for the manufacture of steering gear – a key component in the design – and driving – of it has thrown a wrench into all tions for percentage U.S. con- to technology company OxBlue. automobiles. This plant opened in 1941, in time to help prepare the nation for war by becoming “the gun the interconnected financial deal- struction employment jumps And the subsequent comeback plant,” primarily manufacturing M1919 machine guns and M1 Carbines that were produced in great ings that make economies move. from April to May are No. 6 Battle during the course of a month’s numbers and in excellent quality in Plant No. 2. Various other plants were built in the area, too. Walter Wriston, a banker and Creek (+67 percent, +2,100 jobs); time may be only a snapshot of Let’s steer our attention to award the U.S. government could former chairman and CEO of No. 7. Grand Rapids- Wyoming an extremely volatile period of the Saginaw, and the community’s bestow as a result of its impressive Citicorp, once said that “capital (+67 percent, +10,600 jobs); No. construction industry, going for- enormous contributions to the volume of output,” Liker wrote. goes where it is welcome and 8 Monroe (+62 percent, +800 ward. success of General Motors and Post war, the Saginaw stays where it is well treated.” But jobs); No. 9 Detroit-Dearborn- Even with the meteoric job military production. works began production of the with COVID raging again now in Livonia (+60 percent, +6,500 gains in the past several weeks, If you owned or drove a GM first power steering system in Michigan’s construction work- product made in the 20th Cen- 1950. “The 1950s and 1960s force of 154,000 is still 28,200 con- tury, chances are you (unknow- were characterized by a series NLRB shift weakens struction jobs short of where we ingly) steered the vehicle with of successful innovations by were in February, and 18,800 less components manufactured at Saginaw engineers such as the than it was in June 2019. Saginaw Steering Gear. adjustable steering wheel and The AGC cautioned that But that anonymity never the energy absorbing column,” union position prior “the gains may be short-lived.” stopped the thousands of GM Liker wrote. “They constructed “The widespread uptick in employees who made steering five additional plants during this construction employment in May gear products in Saginaw over period.” to bargaining process is welcome news following a the course of the past century Hemmings Motor News said (Continued from Page 1) month in which industry employ- from thinking of your vehicle – it was a great era for the plant’s hold pre-discipline bargaining conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court ment shrank in all but one state,” they made more than 200 mil- products. “Few mechanical parts interpretations of labor law and “imposed a complicated and burden- said Ken Simonson, the lion steering columns from 1907 have enjoyed a production life some bargaining scheme that was irreconcilable with the general body association’s chief economist, on until the Saginaw works was longer than the Saginaw power of law governing.” June 19. “Our association’s lat- closed in July 2001. During that steering gearbox,” Hemmings “This decision is a clear ‘win’ for employers, as the Board re- est survey shows many firms time, Saginaw’s manufacture of said. “First introduced in the lieved management of an onerous and confusing bargaining obliga- have been recalling or adding steering gear created a niche in early Sixties on full-size tion,” wrote management attorneys Peter Conrad and Joshua Fox in employees in recent weeks, the automotive world – like To- Oldsmobiles, the Saginaw gear- an article for the National Law Review. “In practice, it had been thanks in part to rapid receipt of ledo making glass or Flint mak- box has gone through many in- challenging, to say the least, for employers to distinguish ‘serious’ Paycheck Protection Program ing AC spark plugs – that con- ternal updates; however, it re- discipline from garden-variety action not requiring notice and bar- loans. But only about one-fifth tributed enormously to the auto- mained virtually the same and gaining.” of firms report winning new or motive economy and to creating was the basis for General Mo- “The reversal,” write Greg Brown and Hilary Detmold for the expanded projects, while almost a union-backed middle class in tors power steering systems un- labor and employment law firm Littler, “comes as part of a continued one-third of firms say an upcom- the nation. til the advent of rack and pinion shift in Board precedent, overturning Obama-era decisions the cur- ing project has been canceled.” The original steering gear steering.” rent Board views as wrongly decided.” Dodge Data and Analytics plant in Saginaw emerged from GM reclassified Saginaw Trump has made it a point to overturn numerous Obama-era was similarly cautious. “While the Jackson-Church-Wilcox Steering Gear to its “Saginaw statutes and regulations, from the Affordable Care Act to environ- May’s (3 percent nationwide) in- Co., which was organized in 1906 AN ADVERTISMENT for the Division” in 1984. In the early mental regulations to workplace laws. While the NLRB should have crease in construction starts is as a producer of automobile Jacox Steering Gear, from The 1990s, more innovations re- five members (according to tradition, but not by law) – three from the certainly good news, the influ- parts, primarily for the Buick Horseless Age, magazine, 1911. sulted in the introduction of ruling administration’s party and two from the party out of power – ence of several large projects Motor Co. The history of GM’s Saginaw power-assist and variable-effort there has been no movement from Trump or the Republican-held undermines the notion that the “It’s most successful prod- Steering Gear Division can’t be steering systems. In 1995 GM Senate to appoint two Democrats to positions to fill out the NLRB. construction sector has fully en- uct was a steering gear mar- told without including the Jack- organized its Automotive Com- “Under the Trump administration, the National Labor Relations tered recovery,” said Richard keted under the name ‘Jacox.’ son-Church -Wilcox Co. ponents Group into Delphi Auto- Board (NLRB) has systematically rolled back workers’ rights to form Branch, Dodge’s chief economist. Buick’s demand for the Jacox motive Systems, and Saginaw unions and engage in collective bargaining with their employers, to “Even as state and local areas re- steering gear far exceeded the ing of 100,000 square feet of Division changed its name to the detriment of workers, their communities, and the economy,” says open and bans on construction plant’s capacity, but the owners floor space. It had machine Delphi Steering Systems. the Economic Policy Institute. “The Trump board has issued a series activity in Boston, New York City refused to make the substantial shops, and its own brass and alu- The CMU Clarke Historical of significant decisions weakening worker protections under the Na- and other areas are lifted, the sec- level of investment required to minum foundries, as well as pat- Library said by the late 20th tional Labor Relations Act. Further, the board has engaged in an tor will have to contend with dig- make the necessary expansion,” tern shops, heat treating, enam- Century the Saginaw works con- unprecedented number of rulemakings aimed at overturning existing ging itself out from a deep eco- says The Changing U.S. Auto eling and plating works. It was sisted of seven manufacturing worker protections. Finally, the Trump NLRB general counsel has nomic recession. While the overall Industry: A Geographical so busy in 1913 that it was turn- plants and the divisional offices, advanced policies that leave fewer workers protected by the NLRA economy most likely hit bottom in Analysis. “Consequently, Buick ing away work orders. all located in Saginaw. At one and has advocated for changes in the law that roll back workers’ May, the recovery will be slow since decided to purchase Jackson- During World War I, the point, the Saginaw division em- rights. nearly 20 million jobs have been lost Church-Wilcox in 1910. Gen- expanded plant did split duty, as- ployed more than 10,000. “The Trump board and general counsel have elevated corporate inter- since February. The second half of eral Motors placed Jacox under sembling steering gear while Over the years they pro- ests above those of working men and women and have routinely be- 2020 will be a slog and gains will be common management with its taking on the task of producing duced a wide range of products trayed the statute they are responsible for administering and enforcing.” modest over the short term.” other Saginaw plants in 1919.” trench mortar shells. including: manual and power Perhaps only a gearhead “The plant became recog- steering gears; rack and pinion would appreciate what set the nized as one of the most modern steering; power steering hy- $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Jacox steering gear apart from manufacturing facilities in the draulic pumps and hoses; en- (Continued from Page 1) with strong labor standards to literally build our nation is sim- the competition, thus solidifying world due to its high output,” ergy-absorbing steering col- with the incredibly deteriorated ensure that as we rebuild Ameri- ply cruel.” Saginaw’s place as a steering wrote Jeffrey Liker in Becom- umns; tilt-wheel and tilt and tele- infrastructure in this country” can infrastructure, we rebuild House Speaker Nancy Pelosi systems powerhouse. The Jan. 4, ing Lean: Inside Stories of U.S. scoping driver adjustable steer- and addresses the threat of cli- American communities by pro- called on Senate Majority Leader 1913 edition of Michigan Manu- Manufacturers, with a strong ing; front-wheel drive axles; ex- mate change. viding job and training opportu- Mitch McConnell to support the facturer and Financial Record rate of growth that continued af- haust emission control air At present, the measure is nities to workers and their fami- legislation. included a glowing report on ter World War I. “In 1926, a pumps; propeller shafts and uni- expected to be dead on arrival in lies. The Moving Forward Act “H.R. 2 takes bold, broad what they called “probably the completely new steering gear, versal joints; steering linkages the Senate. GOP Sen. John meets these goals aggressively.” and transformational action to largest steering gear manufac- the ‘Worm and Wheel Gear,’ was and components; high efficiency, Barrasso, who chairs the Envi- McGarvey lauded a biparti- rebuild our infrastructure, while turers in the world.” developed. In 1934 Saginaw low friction recirculating ball ronment and Public Works com- san group of members who re- addressing key injustices in The article said that since Steering Gear was producing bearing screws and splines. mittee, called the bill a “dead soundingly defeated an amend- America, which have been laid the Jacox company was founded, over a million gears per year” This century, following end” and a “road to nowhere,” ment that would have stripped bare by the COVID-19 crisis,” it steadily devoted more and more after GM standardized the hard- spinoffs to suppliers and eco- and initially the White House has Davis-Bacon (prevailing wage) Pelosi said. “H.R. 2 makes a of its energies away from other ware on all its cars. nomic downturns, the sites of the expressed its opposition to the protections from the bill. strong down payment in a clean types of machine work in favor Like most Michigan facto- former GM properties have been bill. But it’s in an election year, “NABTU applauds Speaker energy future and solving the cli- of perfecting their steering gear ries, the Saginaw Steering Gear demolished, taken over by other and President Trump has held Pelosi for moving forward this mate crisis, as we create millions design – which the Record said plant did its part in the Arsenal companies, or the products have three events during his term in long-awaited, and desperately- of good-paying jobs and rebuild was “better than anything here- of Democracy during World War been moved to other plants. office touting his commitment to needed infrastructure agenda,” our highways, bridges, transit, rail, tofore manufactured.” II, when GM manufactured 30- While the Saginaw Metal improving the nation’s infrastruc- McGarvey said. “We commend airports, ports and harbors to im- “The Jacox gear is of the caliber M1919 Casting Operations plant is still ture – perhaps he would embrace the commitment to local prevail- prove safety, reduce gridlock and screw and half nut construction, Browning ma- open in the city, the final steer- this legislation as a political life- ing wage rates and those who put America on a path to zero pol- having a single adjustment chine guns, (at ing facility that operated in line. He should, said North demonstrated that infrastructure lution.” which takes up any and all wear right), armor- Saginaw was Plant 2 on Holmes America’s Building Trades Unions is not a partisan issue or political In a likely swipe at “special which occurs, no matter where piercing pro- Street. Built to accommodate de- President Sean McGarvey. issue, but an American issue with interests” that saw to the inser- that this wear may be. There is jectiles, rapid-fire M-1 carbines mand during World War II, It was “For years, McGarvey said, broad support, and a policy we tion of the prevailing wage pro- absolutely no possibility of back- (below right) and gear units for closed in 2001 and demolished a “NABTU, its affiliated unions should advance to strengthen us visions in the bill, Associated lash in a Jacox Gear. Further- the U.S. mili- year later. and its members have urged both globally. In a time of economic General Contractors of America more on account of the enormous tary. They Many of the plant’s opera- Congress and the Administration uncertainty brought on by CEO Stephen E. Sandherr said bearing surfaces and due to the even built an tions have been moved to a plant to pass a broad-scoped, robustly COVID-19, an effort to reduce the the bill needs bipartisan support. fact that any wear which takes additional plant at their site to currently held by Tier I GM sup- funded infrastructure package wages and benefits of those who “House Democratic leaders place in the gear is distributed satisfy the high demand. “The plier Nexteer in nearby Buena rightly understand the scope of evenly over all the parts, this gear company received virtually every Vista Twp. the nation’s infrastructure chal- is more powerful and is consid- Just joking lenges and the suggested fund- A young guy met a 60- mother and daughter,” she erably stronger than any other ing levels in their infrastructure year-old woman at a bar and replied. Steering Gear on the market.” measure could lead to significant, he thought she “Oh, really!” he said, as The Clarke Historical Li- and much-needed, improve- looked pretty his mind began to embrace brary at Central Michigan Uni- ments,” he said. “Unfortunately, good for her age. the idea. He began to won- versity said “the gear, unlike other today’s vote makes it clear that The two der about her daughter. gears of the day, prevented auto- this measure does not have the mobile drivers from being hurled drank a couple of They drank another beer, same widespread support as its from their vehicles when driving beers and talked. and she said with a wink, predecessors. One reason is that on rutted or rough roads, which She asked if “c’mon, tonight’s your lucky many of the measure’s provisions were very common in those days.” he’d ever experienced a night!” do more to accommodate the Located on Monroe Street Sportsman’s Double? They went back to her wishes of special interests than near Hamilton in Saginaw, the “Huh, what’s that?” he place, and walked in. She solve infrastructure needs. This Jacox firm’s “magnificent plant asked. turned on the hall light and could undermine the bill’s ability of concrete and steel construc- A POSTCARD VIEW of the Jacox Steering Gear Co. in Saginaw, “Let’s just call it a ro- shouted upstairs: “Mom…you to boost employment and needed tion,” the Record noted, consist- the forerunner of GM’s Steering Gear Division, circa 1906. mantic encounter with a still awake?” economic growth.” 4 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020 Local 36 Endorsement list Elevator for the Aug. 4 statewide primary Constructors Below are candidates endorsed for the Tues- Local 149 day, Aug. 4, statewide primary by the Michi- Roofers & Local 1191 Elevator Constructors Local 36 gan Building and Construction Trades council DETROIT – ALL MEMBERS ARE INFORMED that our next and its local affiliate councils. Some councils Waterproofers Laborers regular Membership Meeting was planned for Monday, July 27, 2020, did not endorse or had limited endorsements, will not be held due to lack of venue to maintain restrictions on and some only endorse if they get a request Roofers Local 149 Laborers Local 1191 social distancing for gatherings of multiple people. We are working from candidates to do so. Wherever you are, please take DETROIT – Main Office – DETROIT – Due to COVID- on a venue for our Aug. 24, 2020 meeting. Any changes in this the time to vote for candidates who support the health, safety Southeastern Lower Michigan – 19, Laborers’ Local 1191 is mak- schedule or venue will be included in future Building Tradesman and incomes of working people. United Union of Roofers, ing every effort to keep our mem- articles and emails. The Local requests your email so we may inform Waterproofers and, Allied Work- bers and staff safe during this you on any last-minute changes or the possibility of virtual meet- U.S. Senator ers Local 149 Detroit, is officially time by limiting person-to-person ings. Gary Peters on strike as of July 2, 2020. From contact at the Local Union Hall. Attention All Apprentices, we are waiting the results of your the outset, Local 149 has been The Office is now Open. final exams. When results are posted, we will be setting the next U.S. Congress committed to an agreement that Thanking you in advance for semester up. We have not gotten confirmation from NEIEP if classes District 1 (Negaunee): Dana Ferguson is fair and worthy of our members’ complying with the above condi- will be virtual or in the classroom. Monthly OJT Forms are still re- District 14 (Southfield): Brenda Lawrence support. We will continue to work tions and please follow the quired of ALL APPRENTICES! You can drop these forms at the hall. with our contractors to reach a COVID-19 recommendations to This is a requirement of the Department of Labor. Do not put your State Representative tentative agreement. stay safe and healthy. apprenticeship in jeopardy by failing to fulfill this responsibility. This District 2 (Detroit): Some Maintenance Agree- Members can now Pay Dues will also result in your appearance before the Local JAC Committee. ment projects shall have no District 4 (Hamtramck): on line 24/7 on our website!!! Attention All Apprentices, Temporary Mechanic Agreements are strikes, work stoppages, picket- Upper right-hand corner Pay through the Hall. This agreement is between You, Your Company and District 8 (Detroit): George Etheridge ing, or slow-downs. If a contrac- Dues tab, and follow the instruc- the Hall and is to be renewed monthly. With the current MOU expir- District 10 (Detroit): Kevin Harris tor tells you that a project falls tions… ing your Company will still have to provide proof of your eligibility. District 19 (Livonia): under a maintenance agreement, Check out our website at Do not put yourself at risk of possible charges. District 20 (Plymouth): please contact the Hall immedi- www.laborerslocal1191.org .Im- All Members, Local 36 is working with Local 85, Lansing and the District 21 (Canton): ately, at 313.961.6093. portant information about your EIWPF holding classes on Monday nights, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Review- District 22 (Roseville): Michael Anderson The next regular membership Local Union … Also, on ing and answering any questions pertaining to Michigan and Detroit District 27 (Hazel Park): Kevin Kresch meeting is scheduled for Tues., Facebook!!! Elevator Codes. Contact the Hall if you are interested. The link will be District 29 (Pontiac): Aug. 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The next Dues: Beginning Jan. 1, sent to you for either online or phone participation. District 31 (Clinton Twp.): Bill Sowerby Executive Board meeting is 2020 regular monthly dues are Brothers and Sisters, due to recent conditions, ALL are requested District 37 (Farmington Hills): scheduled for Tues., July 28, 2020 $35.00 for active members. Re- to follow guidelines put out by the CDC, building’s and your compa- at 5:00 p.m. nies. Common sense and personal health practices should always be District 38 (Novi): Kelly Breen tiree monthly dues will remain the Follow us on Facebook for same $ 8.00. followed. ALL safety policies must always be followed. District 39 (Commerce): Julia Pulver announcement updates @ United NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- The Local picnic was scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020. Cur- District 43 (Clarkston): Nicole Breadon Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, cal Union Constitution Article rently the Picnic Committee and the Local Officers agree that for the District 44 (Milford): Denise Forrest and Allied Workers Local 149 VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are safety and health of all members, retirees and families we have can- District 45 (Rochester): Brendan Johnson Detroit Training Center In- due on the first day of the month celed our picnic for July 2020. District 46 (Oxford): Jody Lamacchia formation and unless paid on or before the The 2020 IUEC Local 36 Golf Outing has also been canceled. District 52 (Ann Arbor) The next term for all Detroit last day of the following month, The City of Detroit is opening for license renewal on the 29th of District 54 (Ypsilanti): Ronnie Dean Peterson Apprentices will be as follows: the member shall be deemed sus- June, be advised they would like it done online. Send emails to District 55 (Ann Arbor) Apprentice 2 & Single Ply 1- pended by the International [email protected] with photos of current driver license and cur- District 60 (Kalamazoo): Julie Rogers Monday, July 20 Union without notice. rent city of Detroit Elevator license and your phone number attached. District 61 (Kalamazoo): Apprentice 1 & Single Ply 2- We urge members to make They have said all licenses expiration dates have been extended dur- Tuesday, July 21 ing the shutdown. The Coleman Young building is opening but only District 78 (Niles): Dan VendenHeede their payments timely to avoid ad- BUR 1 & Steep Slope 1- ditional costs! by appointment. These instructions have been sent to you through District 95 (Saginaw): Amos O’Neal Wednesday July 22 Retirees: Retiree Council’s email. District 104 (Traverse City): Dan O’Neil BUR 2 & Steep Slope 2- meetings are the last Friday of the We are STILL requesting your email addresses. If you are not District 108 (Escanaba): Renee Richer Thursday, July 23 month. The meetings are held receiving emails, please confirm your address with the Hall. During District 109 (Marquette): Apprentice 7 & 8 Safety & 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall our recent situation we have received updates daily and we want this Health - Thursday, July 23 located at 2161 West Grand Bou- information at your disposal as soon as possible. Macomb County All classes begin at 6:30pm levard in Detroit. All members are reminded that your company is responsible to Prosecutor: Jodi Switalski Journeyworkers upgrade MUST Safety Awareness deliver material to the jobsite. Use of personal vehicles for delivery of Clerk/Register of Deeds: Fred Miller classes to improve your skills, Training: Please check the material is for only emergency situations. There are no emergencies your worth, and our Brotherhood/ MUST website at www. in modernization or construction. All construction, modernization and Treasurer: Lorie Barnwell Sisterhood is available at no cost mustonline.org to see how many cab work is TEAMWORK. This is according to our agreement and to all Detroit LU 149 members. modules you have. Members are follows your company’s safety policy. A licensed journeyperson must Board of Commissioners Dues must be current in or- reminded to get your 18 modules also be onsite while any work is performed. If you are asked or told District 1: (Warren): Andrey Duzyj der to enter the Training Center. and keep them up to date also a differently call the hall immediately. Also, all jobs are to be reported District 2: (Centerline): Marv Sauger If you are interested in any current Drug Test. You can to the HALL, this does include all unloads, crane picks and cab mod- District 3: (Eastpointe): Veronica Klinefelt of these classes, contact Thomas schedule an appointment to take ernizations. This is our work and SHALL be performed by ELEVA- District 5 (Sterling Hts.): Robert Mijac Jaranowski at the Training Cen- your modules at our training TOR CONSTRUCTORS! District 10 (Harrison Twp.): Robert Leonetti ter, 248-543-3847, or TJaranowski school by calling (734) 729-7005 We regret to inform all members on the fatality in Local 2, Chi- District 11 (Roseville): Harold Haugh @DetroitRoofers.org to make ar- or 517-625-4919 website cago, IL. On June 30, 2020 Brother Bill Rogers passed away due to rangements. www.mltai.org. You can also con- injuries sustained on the job. We will collect the Death Assessment Clinton Twp. Reminder. Members please tact the Local 313-894-2241. on his behalf with our next quarter cards. call the Hall when you see a roof- Also, check out the training Get well wishes are extended to all our Brothers and Sisters who Treasurer: Paul Gieleghem ing project whether it is one of classes available to you at no are on our sick list. Keep safe and healthy. Be a Brother to a Brother, Clerk: Bob Smith our signatory companies or not. cost. Note: classes & certifica- regardless of what Local they might belong too. We are all in this and Trustee: Laura Cardamone, Mike Keys, Tammy Payton The Hall needs this information tions contractors have been ask- will get through this, together! Members are reminded to call the ing for are, OSHA 30, Asbestos Wayne County Hall (313) 961-6093 to put their & Lead Awareness, Hoisting & “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” Prosecutor: name on the out of work list. Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Class –Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862) Treasurer: Eric Sabree CLEARANCE CARDS. Are A Cdl License, Asbestos Removal you scheduled to go out of town Supervisors Licence, Confined “Arithmetic is being able to count up to twenty without taking off your shoes.” for work in another Local’s terri- Space Permit Required, Grade Board of Commissioners –Mickey Mouse (1928 - ) tory? Clearance cards are needed Checking Blueprint Reading & District 4 (Lincoln Park): Ilona Varga when you are sent out of town to Measuring Tools, Gps Location, District 5 (Detroit): Irma Clark-Coleman “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with work. Get a clearance card from all are available at the training me.” District 10 (Plymouth): Melissa Daub the Hall and call the Local in that center. It could mean the differ- –Benjamin Disraeli (1804 - 1881) District 11 (Wayne): Al Haidous area to avoid fines against you. ence of being sent to work or not! District 12 (Westland): Glenn Anderson Retirees’ Association. If you FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a District 15 (Grosse Ile): Joseph Palamara are a retired 149 member and are your 18 MUST Safety modules fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” interested in joining the Roofers are updated as well. If you are not –Thich Nhat Hanh Wayne County Circuit Court Judge: Nicholas John Hathaway, & Waterproofers Local 149 Retir- able to go to the Training Center ees’ Association, please contact for MUST Safety Modules con- “A conference is a gathering of important people who singly Frank Simone can do nothing, but together can decide that nothing can be done.” 3rd Circuit Judge: Edward Joseph Business Manager Brian Gregg tact the Local, we will help make at 313-961-6093. arrangements for you to com- –Fred Allen (1894 - 1956) MID-MICHIGAN AREA – plete them. District Court Judge “It's delightful to have ambitions. I'm so glad I have such a lot. Clio Office. The next Mid-Michi- Referral List: Every member And there never seems to be any end to them—that's the best of it. District 28 (Southgate): John Graziani gan regular membership meeting who is looking for work must call, District 31 (Hamtramck): Alexis Krot Just as soon as you attain to one ambition you see another one is scheduled for Tue, July 14, 2020 or come to the Local Union Of- glittering higher up still. It does make life so interesting.” District 32A (Harper Woods): Daniel S. Palmer at 6 p.m. at 810 Tacoma Ct. Clio fice on Mondays between 1:00 –L. M. Montgomery (1874 - 1942) District 34 (Van Buren Twp.): Lisa Martin MI, 48420. pm and 4:00 pm and put their District 38: (Eastpointe): Michael Klinefelt Raise Notice. The Mid- name on the out-of-work list. You “Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief de- District 45 (Oak Park): Jaimie Powell Horowitz Michigan members have spoken must have an out-of-work skills nied even to prayer.” loud and clear by voting for pro- sheet filled out and on file in or- –Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees: Brian Broderick, Joan posal 1. $1.05 on the check, $0.40 der to be referred out for work by Gephardt,Terry Gilligan to the Pension, and $0.40 to the this Local Union. (Be sure to Health & Welfare. Check & Update your Skills.) Mid-Michigan Training Also please be advised: Per Canton Twp. Apprentices Needed! Center Information. the out of work list rules, all mem- Supervisor: Ann Marie Graham-Hudak The Mid-Michigan Appren- bers on the list must re-register Free Training for Treasurer: Dian Slavens tices will be as follows: your availability for work every Bricklayers – New Work and Restoration City Clerk: Michael Siegrist Apprentice 1, thru 3- are on quarter and do so within the first Trustee: Sommer Foster, Steve Sneideman Mondays five days of the following months Tile and Cement Masons Apprentice 4, thru 8- are on March, June, September and De- 12 Week Pre-Apprentice Class Redford Twp. Wednesdays cember (Roll Call). Your failure Supervisor: Pat McRae All classes begin at 6:00pm to do so will result in your name Based on Skill Level and Demand Journeyworkers upgrade being removed from the referral In preparation for the re-opening our training centers, we are en- Treasurer: Lily Cavanagh couraging anyone interested in a Trowel Trades Apprenticeship Trustee: Elizabeth Kangas classes to improve your skills, list. *Example: If your name is on your worth, and our Brotherhood/ the list in April and or May and and able to meet the physical demands of the work to complete the Sisterhood is available at no cost you don’t re-register by June 5th application process. Van Buren Twp. to all Mid-Michigan LU 149 mem- your name will be removed from Trustee: Kevin Martin bers. the list. If you live in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe or St. Clair County, Dues must be current in or- Save Time & Money: no go to detroittroweltrades.org to download the application. If you Oakland County der to enter the Training Center. more checks or money orders to live outside the above-mentioned counties (outstate), go to michiganbricklayers.org to apply online. Read and follow instruc- Prosecutor: Karen McDonald If you are interested in any mail no more worry if it gets here tions carefully and completely. Sheriff: Michael Bouchard of these classes, contact Rick on time, monthly dues can be de- Baird at the Training Center, 810- ducted from your vacation check Treasurer: Robert Wittenberg Veterans are given highest priority as a thank you for their service. 6th Circuit Judge (non-incumbent): Lorie Savin 687-1368, or rickbaird81@ and sent direct to the Local. gmail.com to make arrangements. Please stop by the office to get When contractors call the one of the forms or you may call and the Outstate programs differ slightly, below are Board of Commissioners Union Hall for help, we need to the office (313-894-2241) to common minimum requirements for both programs. You will find District 5 (Waterford Twp.): Kristen Nelson know who is available, and have have one mailed to you. Members the complete list of instructions online. District 6 (White Lake Twp.): Jeffrey Long an up to date phone number. All who signup for Vacation deduc- District 7 (Commerce): Karen Adams Mid-Michigan Area members tion and pay 6 months at a time Applicants Must: District 9 (Novi): Gwen Markham who are out of work need to call will receive a 1-month rebate!!! •Remain drug and marijuana free, applicants must pass initial District 12 (Birmingham): Kelly Dillaha the Hall at (810) 687-1368 to be Also, be sure to keep your cur- and random testing if accepted into program. District 13 (Farmington Hills): Marcia Gershenson put on the out of work list. rent address and phone numbers up •Shall be physically cable of performing the essential func- District 14 (Farmington): William Miller to date with Local. Current E- mail tions of the Apprenticeship program without posing a direct threat District 16 (Clawson): Penny Luebs “Hold a true friend with address is also very important! Also, to the health or safety of the individual or others. District 17 (Lathrup Village): Mykale Garrett both hands.” we are now accepting CREDIT & •Have a valid Michigan driver’s license. District 18 (Ferndale): Charlie Cavell –Nigerian Proverb DEBIT payments. •Pass physical evaluation. Milford Twp. Supervisor: Don Green (Continued next column) •High School Graduate or GED, higher education a plus. July 10, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 Bricklayers No. 1M and Allied Michigan Painters District Council Craftworkers District Council 1M Local Business Manager: Robert BAC Local 2 Gonzalez WARREN-LANSING – We take the COVID-19 outbreak seriously Local 514 357 Glaziers & Meeting date: 2nd Tuesday of and recognize the importance of minimizing the spread of the virus. Cement Masons every month at 6:30 p.m., with the So, while we continue to provide services to our members, any visits Glassworkers Executive Board meeting at 6 p.m. to our offices should be scheduled by appointment. If you have any & Plasterers Glaziers & Glassworkers 357 Place: 14587 Barber Ave, Warren questions, please contact either the Warren office at (586) 754-0888 WARREN – Our next regu- MI 48088 & 419 S. Washington or the Lansing office at (517) 886-9781. Operative Plasterers’ and Cement lar scheduled union meeting will Ave, Lansing MI 48933 The health and well-being of our members and their families and Masons’ Local 514 be Monday, August 3rd at 6pm. continuity of service to our members is our highest priority. Please Local Union 312 DETROIT – The next mem- Local 1M Hopefully all 357 members, visit our website for updates: www.bricklayers.org Business Rep: Tim Schwerin bership meeting will be July 21, and your families had a terrific 4th JULY 2020 CHAPTER MEETINGS Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Local. Please Painters DC 1M of July holiday weekend. We had HOUGHTON CHAPTER: Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:30 PM, every month at 6:30 p.m. feel free to call the office (248) 548- WARREN – Dear Members, terrific weather again this year for 37737 Highway 26, Toivola, MI 49965 Place: 1473 N. 30thSt., Galesburg, 0800 or any agent with your ques- As our great state of Michi- the holiday. LANSING CHAPTER: Monday, July 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM, 3321 MI 49053 tions or concerns. Stay safe! gan reopens and our Members Unfortunately, brother Dan Remy Drive, Lansing, MI 48906 Local Union 514 Lance Ryan is now the new return to work, Diehl passed away on May 26th MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM, Business Rep: Scott Mikulen Plasterer Business Agent, if you please use best in a fatal car accident. 119 S Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855 Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday have any questions for him please practices to stay Dan was a member of local SAGINAW CHAPTER: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM, 1300 of every month at 7:30 p.m. call (586) 615-1564. safe on the job. 357 since 1999 and was a father W. Thomas Street, Bay City, MI 48706 Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann 2020 is a very important elec- Wear your to three young girls. TRAVERSE CITY CHAPTER: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 7:00 Arbor, MI. tion year! We are encouraging ev- masks, maintain Please keep Dan and his PM at the American Legion Post #35, 1231 Hastings Street, Traverse Web site: www.iupat- ery member who has not registered social distanc- family in your thoughts and City, MI 49686 local514.org. to vote to do so. You can register ing whenever prayers. He was our brother, and CRAFTWORKERS NEEDED: If you are available for work, it is at any Secretary of State office. possible, wash our friend. Mike Pheney is gath- important to contact your Field Representative on their cell phone. Local Union 826 It is important for all mem- your hands, ering donations currently for We are looking for experienced Craftworkers in all of our trades: Brick- Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman bers to keep the Local updated most of all use Dan’s family. If you wish to con- layers, Caulkers, Masonry Restoration Workers, Cement Masons, ROBERT Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of on addresses, email and phone common sense tribute something please get the Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Workers. Those who are interested should every month at 5:30 p.m. numbers. If you need to change GONZALEZ while on the job. money to Mike, or you can send contact either the Warren office (586) 754-0888 or the Lansing office Place: 3115 Joyce St. an address or add an email and Please take the money to the union hall, at- (517) 886-9781. Tell anyone who is doing our work, that we are look- Burton, MI 48529 phone number please call the care of yourself and each other. tention Dan Diehl, or Don Stepp ing for craftworkers! Local at (248) 548-0800. DC1M WEBSITE: www.iupat and we will get the money into SIGNING BONUS FOR SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: Local 2 Lawrence Nemeth is the new dc1michigan.org Mike’s hands. We are going to Local Union 845 will pay up to $2,000 as a Signing Bonus for skilled craftworkers who Apprenticeship Coordinator; he DC1M FACEBOOK: www. take contributions thru to the Business Rep – Fred Frederickson come to work for one of our Union Contractors for at least a month. can be reached at (313) 350-0389. facebook.com/iupat1m August 3rd union meeting. Meeting date: 1st Thursday of Also, Local 2 members working with the tools and non-supervisory Attention all Apprentices DC 1M UNION CARDS* The Governor has let con- every month at 7 p.m. members can get a Finders Referral Bonus for each new skilled now you will need to go to the Any questions regarding a lost, struction resume. This being said Place: 419 S. Washington Av- craftworker who they refer, if they work for at least a month for our website: www.micementplasterer damaged Union cards, or have please follow the specific guide- enue, Lansing, MI 48933 Union Contractors. For more details and information, call your Field training.com to enter your work dues inquiries or have not re- lines required on each project. It Local Union 1052 Representative or either the Warren office (586) 754-0888 or the Lan- hours. When you get to the ceived a card please contact the will take some get used to, the Business Rep – Jake Fluty sing office (517) 886-9781, or go to https://bit.ly/BAC-2-MI-2000- website click the link “About” and DC1M offices at: new ppe required, but it is neces- Meeting date: The Fourth Signing-Bonus. then click on “Apprentice Warren Office: (586)552- sary to keep each other safe, and Wednesday of every month at DEATHS REPORTED: Our sincere condolences to the family monthly work form instructions.” 4474 extension 100 our families safe. 6:30 p.m and friends of Brother Floyd McCracken Jr (Stone Mason) who You will be able to put in your Freeland Office: (989) 695- Keep your working status Place: 3115 Joyce St., Burton MI passed away on June 09, 2020. Brother McCracken had been a mem- hours so Larry can keep track for 6888 current; this helps protect your 48529 ber for 62 years. your raises. Any questions please ALL LOCAL UNION AND benefits. If you have a mailing ad- Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brother feel free to contact Larry with any DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M MEET- dress and/or telephone number Local Union 1803 Timothy Sitarz (Bricklayer) who passed away on June 13, 2020. questions you might have. INGS RESUME IN JULY. All Lo- change, please notify the Union Business Rep: Josh Ovalle Brother Sitarz had been a member for 32 years. Effective Sept. 2018 every cal Union Meetings and the Dis- and Fund Offices of the changes. Meeting date: 4th Tuesday of ev- A SPEEDY RECOVERY: A speedy recovery is wished to all member in Good Standing will only trict Council 1M meeting will re- Dues payments may be ery month at 5:30 p.m. those who have been sick or injured. Let’s keep them all in our be allowed to use the Hall twice per sume in July 2020. Any questions mailed to the Union Office at Place: 7677 Midland Road, thoughts and prayers. year, also effective January, 2019 there regarding these meeting call your 14587 Barber Avenue, Warren, MI Freeland, MI 48623. *IMPORTANT CHANGE Regarding Union Dues* All Local 2 will be a $100 refundable deposit Business Representative. 48088. Make checks payable to: Members are now eligible for a Union Dues discount, regardless of required for any cleaning and/or FTI OF THE GREAT LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M in what month you are paid through currently. This offer is a great way Local Union 2352 damages that may incur. MICHIGAN APPRENTICESHIP care of Glassworkers #357. to catch up on your monthly window dues by taking advantage of Business Rep: John Sape If you are a Military Veteran RESUMES. The Apprenticeship When traveling to work out this annual dues discount. Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of please contact the Local so we will resume classes starting Mon- of town, all members are reminded We are making available to ALL Local 2 members the opportu- every month at 6:30 p.m. can update our records. Please day June 8. The Apprenticeship that they must check in with the nity to pay for 6 months of union dues and receive credit for 12 Place: District Council 1M, 14587 call (248) 548-0800. School has sent letters to all Ap- local that you are working in as months. An entire year for half the price!! Barber Ave., Warren, MI. The Local’s new website is prentices regarding their schedule. per the International Constitu- UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S TRAINING CENTERS. Both Local now up and running!! Please go Painter, Drywall Finisher and tion and our local C.B.A. 2 Training Centers have re-opened to our members but visits to our Local Union 2353 to www.opcmiami.org. Glazier Apprentices should you The Fund Office address is offices should be scheduled by appointment. Please contact our Train- Business Rep: Keith Anderson O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a have any questions, please con- Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint ing Centers at the numbers listed below for an appointment for an- Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of satellite office in Flint, Michigan. tact Director of Training Shawn Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI nual RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS and other services. every month at 6:30 p.m. We welcome Member and Con- O’Neill at (517)304-4425 or by 48098-066; phone number: 248- DETROIT IMI TRAINING CENTER: To make your appoint- Place: District Council 1M, 14587 tractors in the Flint area to handle email [email protected]. 641-4957; fax 248-813-9898. ment for your annual RESPIRATOR FIT TEST or for other scheduled Barber Ave, Warren, MI. their business transactions at: PAINTERS DISTRICT If you are in need of safety appointments at the Metro Detroit Training Center, please contact 2630 Grand Traverse, Flint, MI COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE modules, please contact your Tom Ward directly at (734) 552-7066. “The most merciful thing in 48503. Appointments may be APP employer if you are employed or TMT RELATED TRAINING CLASSES. STAY TUNED FOR the world, I think, is the inabil- made by contacting Business Painters District Council 1M the union office @ 586-552-4478, if THE SOON TO BE RELEASED SCHEDULE FOR TMT RTI ity of the human mind to corre- Agent Mike Stanfield, (517) 719- is pleased to announce its’ all new you’re not. Any questions call the CLASSES. late all its contents.” 2316, or the Business Manager APP. hall or call the Council @ 586-552- METRO DETROIT APPRENTICE WORKSHEETS AVAILABLE –H. P. Lovecraft (1890 - 1937) Henry Williams at (313) 215-5063. For IPHONE go to IOS store, 4474. Participation is very impor- FOR DOWNLOAD: Turning in monthly worksheets is a require- We must stay vigilant in our For ANDROID got to Google tant to keep your union strong, so ment of your apprenticeship. Metro Detroit Apprentice Worksheets “Indecision may or may not effort to promote our trade. If you Playstore try to make it to a meeting. are available for download at http://bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. be my problem.” are working in a crew of 5 or more Search for “Painters and Al- –Business Rep- Don Stepp If you do not have a printer you can pick them up during our monthly –Jimmy Buffett an Apprentice must be on the lied Trades” download APP meeting or contact Tom Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request them by crew. Help out! Call the Local at Username: your member id# mail. For more information on the Detroit Training Center visit: (248) 548-0800. Training is the Password: painters detroittroweltrades.org key to our future!! With this APP you can ac- SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LANSING TRAINING CENTER: To make your appointment Please make sure your mod- cess training classes, Local Union for your annual RESPIRATOR FIT TEST or for other scheduled ap- ules and drug test are up to date. meeting times and dates, receive pointments at the Lansing Training Center, please contact Howard REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES You can go online at: www. alerts, and communications from Hipes directly at (517) 749-1102. mustonline .org Call the Local if your Union, etc. Go to https://www.michiganbricklayers.org to view the Lansing BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 25 YEARS you need a drug form sent out. GET INVOLVED AND PAR- Apprenticeship and Training website and register future 2020 online Please make sure that we TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! training classes. have all of your current contact OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO BIESKE & ASSOCIATES MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE: During this COVID-19 pandemic, information, address and phone WORK: To keep work placement the IUBAC Member Assistance Program has a number of services Many people are wrongly number so we can keep the fund efficient, please notify the office available for free or at a discounted rate to BAC members and their rejected when they apply for offices updated for your health when you are laid off or going families. Social Security Disability care and pension and also if you back to work. These confidential services can be seen at http://bit.ly/MAP- benefits. Money was taken out are having your vacation checks Warren office# is 586-552- BAC and are also available via telephone at (888) 880-8222 and ask of their paychecks for Social mailed out. If you have moved 4474 or Freeland office# is 810- for membership assistance Monday - Friday 8 am-8 pm. These ser- Security taxes to ensure that please contact the Local and we 232-0005. vices were established and are intended to help get us through diffi- they would receive disability will change your addresses with New job starts should be re- cult life situations. benefits if they could no longer all of the fund offices. ported to the Union office, please FACEBOOK: “Like” Local #2 on Facebook “Bricklayers & Al- work full-time. Sadly, the IMPORTANT NOTICE do so lied Craftworkers Union, Local 2 of Michigan.” government denies approxi- FOR PLASTERERS AND DE- Get involved. Work smart. E-MAIL ADDRESS: Local #2 wants to use every means pos- mately 60% of those who apply TROIT COMMERCIAL CE- Work safe. sible to communicate with you. Sometimes we have time sensitive for disability benefits. MENT MASONS: You can track Attorneys J.B. Bieske information (such as job openings, picket lines, funeral arrange- your annuity fund status at the ments and other such communications) that would be most effi- Sign, and Jennifer Alfonsi have Wells Fargo website. You may 42 years combined experience ciently done via e-mail. In an effort to accomplish this please sub- do so by logging on to: Pictorial & mit your address by sending an e-mail to representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet www.retirement. wellsfargo.com Display Local 591 with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms [email protected] and in the subject line place “Local or call (866) 640-5138, you can #2 e-mail address” then type your name, phone number and e-mail assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are also call the fund office at (248) Sign Pictorial & Display 591 located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the address in the body of the communication. We appreciate your 645-6550 with any questions. WARREN – The next Gen- court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local time and effort in helping us accomplish this task. PLASTERERS AND CE- eral Membership Meeting will be Michigan judges. PENSION AND HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION: MENT MASONS. It is your respon- held on Aug. 4,2020 at 6:30p.m. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the Bricklayers Metro Detroit Local Pension Fund (248) 641-4954 sibility to fill out reciprocity forms Trustees and union stewards application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several Detroit & Vicinity Health Insurance (Brick, Cement and TMT) if you plan on working out of the meet at 6:20 p.m. hundred cases before a court date is even set. (800) 435-4080 or (248) 828-6000 (dvtt.org) local 514 area. This will insure that Anyone possessing a union Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal MI BAC Health & Welfare and MI BAC Pension (800) 531-2244 your hours are sent back to your membership and willingly works at that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. (outstate funds, michiganbac.org) home fund. Please make sure your a nonunion shop doing union work And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much Cement Pension Fund (248) 645-6550 (detroitcementmasons.org) beneficiary information is up to can have charges preferred higher percentage yet. CALL-A-DOC (800) 835-2362 (D&V Health Fund) date. Any changes to your benefi- against them under Sec. 16.4,and In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney International Pension/Annuity Fund (Brick, Cement and TMT) (888) ciaries can be made at the Local. 19.8 of the District Council By-laws. Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been 880-8222 or (202) 638-1996 (dvtt.org) If you have questions con- Any questions on local interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi cerning your pension benefits, union issues, please call John have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to ROAD BUILDERS can call: Toll Sape at 586-899-8082,or Keith many groups. $2,000 Signing Bonus for Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) Anderson at 586-899-7958,your Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If 321-7502. PLASTERERS’ AND Business Representatives. they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is Skilled BAC Craftworkers! COMMERCIAL CEMENT MA- Questions pertaining to Lo- wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. SONS can call: (248) 645-6550 for cal 591 Pension Fund issues call Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 MI is offering pension and annuity, and Toll 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call up to a $2,000 Signing Bonus for Skilled Craftworkers. Our Free 1-877-876-9357. All Plaster- issues call 248-358-3340 or 800- them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or Members who refer them will get the same bonus if they stay ers and Cement Masons can con- 482-8736 which will then be an- if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. working for our contractors! tact (517) 321-7502 for health & swered directly through fund of- Our Contractors have immediate opening for Skilled Brick- welfare information now through fice. •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES layers, Masonry Restoration Workers, Caulkers, Cement Fin- Outstate Michigan Trowel Trades OUT OF WORK: BACK TO •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU ishers, Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Workers! Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michi- WORK: procedure for out of and For more information about our Signing Bonus Program gan. For the INTERNATIONAL back to work: When laid off or •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN and our need for Skilled Craftworkers, go to: PENSION Call 1-888-880-8222 going back to work, call the of- www.bricklayers.org and click on the Signing Bonus page! Toll Free or (202) 638-1996. fice. 586-552-4474. www.ssdfighter.com 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020 IBEW IBEW Local 445 LOCAL 58 IBEW Local 445 BATTLE CREEK – The General Membership Meeting is the IBEW IBEW Local 58 second Monday of each month and starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Hall. DETROIT – The next Regular Membership Meeting will be The Executive Board meets the fourth Monday of each month August 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Union Hall. Social Distancing starting at 4:30 p.m. Local 131 and Masks will be required. The Retiree breakfast is the third Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and is Serving Southwest Michigan IBEW Local 948 The Electrical Industry Training Center is offering Continuing held at the: Lux Cafe, 2587 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek. No reserva- Since 1916 FLINT – Our July Union Education classes. Please check them out at http:// tions are needed to attend. IBEW Local 131 Meeting will be held on Monday, www.detroiteitc.org/continuing-education/.We will start to cancel PLEASE HELP!! – Please make sure you have updated the Hall KALAMAZOO – The next July 13th, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at the classes if they don’t meet the minimum enrollment requirements, or with your current address and phone number. Also, if you have had Executive Board meeting will be Union Hall. more hopefully we will order books for those of you who’ve signed any life changes such as a marriage/divorce/new child, please con- July 20th, 2020. The next Women Our July Executive Board up. Members on the Storm Book must secure their training through tact the Hall to ensure your benefits are correct. in the Trades meeting will be July Meeting will be held on Monday, the Continuing Education Program offered by the school. If you need Local Website - Please check the Local 445 website for the latest 21st, 2020. July 27th, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the assistance in registering for a class please call the Training Center at information, including job postings. The Local 445 web address is The work outlook is strong Union Hall. 586-751-6600. IBEW445.com. we expect to have a busier than The August Retiree Club Local 58 Dues Information: You can now pay your dues with an Local Food Pantry - Donations to help fund the Local 445 Food normal summer continuing into Meeting will be held on Tuesday, APP. Go to Apple/Google Play and download the IBEW 58 APP. You Pantry are still being accepted. the winter. If you are aware of in- Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Union Hall. can also pay by phone with credit/debit or mail a check. At this time terested electricians, working in Don’t forget to check our we are not taking cash transactions. Dues for the quarter are $124.50 our jurisdiction, please have them website for new content. Be sure without PAC and $128.50 with PAC. IBEW visit www.poweringkalamazoo to log in to see all the new con- Local No. 58 Benevolent Fund: The next Benevolent Fund meet- .com or call the office. tent. www.local948.org. ing will be Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:00 pm. The LMCC has launched a You can pay over the phone The Jerry Gaudi Memorial Golf Outing: Due to the current LOCAL 557 new website www.powering with debit or credit card. You can environment, we have made the decision to cancel the Benevolent kalamazoo.com. This website will also stop by the Hall during busi- Fund Poker Run and Gaudi Memorial Golf Outing due to Covid-19. IBEW Local 557 be used to highlight local signa- ness hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) The health and well-being of our brothers, sisters, and participants SAGINAW – MONTHLY MEETINGS: The first monthly meet- tory contractors and used as an and pay by cash, check, debit or are of uttermost importance to us. We appreciate all the support ing since March was held on July 7th. The meeting was held at the organizing tool. Follow us on credit card. Don’t wait till you every year and hope to get continued support next year. A “Cooler of Pulaski Hall to ensure that proper social distancing could be utilized. Facebook @poweringkalamazoo, owe a reinstatement fee (4 Cheer” Raffle will be scheduled with details to follow at a later date. The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting is set for August Twitter @PoweringKzoo, months behind). Thank you for your understanding. 4th. This meeting will be held if the current guidelines from the State Instagram @powering 2020 – Monthly Dues – Jour- Members of the Community Service Committee: The next meet- are still in place to allow for meetings to occur. Policies are ever- kalamazoo, and LinkedIn neyman $43.70 a month – Ap- ing will be Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM. Every member is invited changing these days in regards to COVID-19, so we will wait to see @poweringkalamazoo. Please prentices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 to attend and to bring their ideas about our Local’s involvement in what the future holds. Please continue to do your part to slow the feel free to share the wage calcu- a month our communities. spread of the virus by practicing proper social distancing and wear- lator feature of this site. 2019 – Monthly Dues – Jour- Members of the Entertainment Committee: The Entertainment ing a mask in public to protect you and those around you Proper PPE The new website is live; we neyman $42.70 a month – Ap- Committee has decided to cancel the Annual Family Picnic for 2020 should be worn on job sites and safety policies should be followed are continuing to work some prentices, CE, Sound Tech $39.70 based on health concerns caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. This as well. through minor issues; we hope a month decision was not made lightly but based on several conversations UNION HALL OPERATIONS – The Union Hall continues to be those will all be resolved shortly. If you are unfamiliar with our and meetings with concerned individuals of our Local, our Vendors, open for in-person transactions. I urge all that come in for in-person To login to the member’s only referral procedure please refer to and Camp Dearborn’s manager and supervisor. Camp Dearborn is ask- transactions to adhere to social distancing and the utilization of the section, please use your last our website @ http://local ing us to follow the recommendations of Gov. Whitmer concerning service window in the main entry way. Please try to take care of name and card number. 948.org/job_referrals/ COVID 19 pandemic. We feel that it would be impossible to ask of our business remotely as much as possible to cut down on visitors to the If you believe we do not have Don’t forget after 3 turn- Brotherhood, Sisterhood and their Families to keep social distance and Hall. James Lamb is continuing organizing duties during at this time your email address or correct downs on the out of work list you wear facemasks at an event meant to be fun for them to attend and visit as well and if you have any useful information for him regarding work cell phone number, please email must come down to the Union with Brothers and Sisters they have not seen during the rest of the year. please feel free to pass it along. He can be reached at 989-529-5943. Christine at cbohms@ Hall to resign. When one thinks of social distancing to prevent passing the BOOK SIGNING – Out of work lists can be signed for other ibew131.com Gregory Remington virus on, keeping the Bounce Houses clean in between each use would Locals through fax or email. This is to continue to cut down on as Dues pricing – The price of Business Manager be difficult. Because of the size of the Kids Train social distancing on many in-person transactions as possible. Contact your home local dues for 2019 is $39/month. The E-mail and Re-signs: If the the train is impossible Face Painting for the kids would also be unable to and request a correspondence to be sent to the Local you are inter- price for dues in 2020 will increase Hall does not have your e-mail happen because of the close proximity required to face paint. ested in signing. to $40/month. If you’re unsure address it would be a good idea Another major concern is bringing Brothers, Sisters and their EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING – The Local 557 Executive about your balance, please call to send us an e-mail to families together from all areas of our jurisdiction for the Picnic and Board met on June 16th. With continued guidance from the Interna- the Hall for the exact amount or [email protected] so we can then having them go home unknowing if they had been exposed to tional Office, the E Board has the power to take any action that would email Christine. If your dues ticket add you to the e-mail list. This is someone who had the virus or not. Hopefully, the Annual 58 Family normally be approved at a Local membership meeting. All operations reads paid through, April 2020 a great way to keep up with the Picnic will be held next year on August 7, 2021. are still on track at the Hall and they have done a great job helping to your dues are not current; please latest information on job calls and EWMC of Southeastern MI – The next meeting of the chapter guide the Local through these difficult times while we are unable to call the Hall. other information sent from the will be on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 5:30pm. Please make sure your cell have Monthly meetings. Life events happen, and Hall. phone number and your email address are up to date. The meeting Dan Alcock has taken part ownership of Leddy Electric. By vir- we’d always like to make sure you information will be sent out as soon as available. As we enter this tue of this position, Brother Dan has stepped down from his position have updated beneficiary forms. election season we will be participating where needed to try to get on the Executive Board. We thank him for his long term service in If you’re questioning whether candidates who have our best interests as their agenda elected to this position. Additionally, Dewey Weiss was appointed to fill this yours is up to date, stop on down office. Also, please submit your census data and encourage others to position. We congratulate Brother Dewey for stepping up to serve to the Hall to get new forms. do the same. We do not want our community to be underrepresented the Local. If you’re interested in receiv- for the next TEN YEARS. Please continue to stay safe at work, home, NEW WEBSITE – Local 557’s website recently received a re- ing updates from the Hall, please and in the community. #ibewstrong fresh but is still under construction. There are still some bugs to be email Christine at cbohms@ The RENEW Committee meeting will be on Tuesday, July 28, worked out, so please be patient as we work to make improvements to ibew131.com to get your email 2020 at 5:00 PM. the Local. address added. The Safety Committee meeting will be on Monday, July 13, 2020 2020 ELECTION – The overwhelming majority of Local 557 is Retirements: Congratula- at 5:30 PM. registered to vote. If you are not registered you should do so imme- tions to the following retiring The Veterans Committee will now be meeting monthly immediately diately. The 2020 Election will impact us in so many aspects of our members: Adrian DiVisser, July after the Safety committee meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month. lives. As informed IBEW members we cannot afford to sit out this 2020. Michael Chaddock, May The Political Action Committee (PAC) meetings are held at 5:00 election. I strongly encourage all members to apply to vote via AB- 2020. John Magnan Jr., May 2020. PM on the 1st Wednesday of each month. SENTEE BALLOT. Skip the long lines at the precinct in what is ex- Robert S. Davis, June 2020. Roger Local 275 Local 58’s Women’s Committee- With the union hall being pected to be a record year for voter turnout. Clark, March 2020. Patrick Klocke, closed all in-person meetings have been postponed. We will con- If you are working on the road or the possibility exists you may May 2020. Keith Moore, April IBEW 275 tinue having our regular monthly meetings on ZOOM as needed. be working on the road in November, this is a great way to ensure you 2020. COOPERSVILLE: Dear Please watch for emails with further updates and hopefully we will be get your votes in. Information for this is available at the Union Hall Condolences: With a heavy Brothers and Sisters: As some of meeting in person soon. as well as online under the Secretary of State at www.michigan.gov/ heart, Local 131 would like to an- us are slowly returning to work, ARC AWARDS – ASPIRING REAL CHANGE. The IBEW Local sos. nounce the following members please make sure the contractor 58 ARC-Aspiring Real Change awards have been created by the We will no doubt need a great many volunteers to help out with passing, Brother Dale Bothwell is supplying you with all the PPE Women’s Committee to recognize the outstanding efforts of Local58 various election-related events this year. If you are interested in passed away on April 23, 2020. that is required. This may now members who inspire, engage and advance growth of the local union. It helping out please reach out and offer up your services. We can-not Brother Charles Krull passed include facemasks, face shields takes a strong group of individuals to keep the vision and the mission afford to be inactive during the election season this year. away on May 3, 2020. Brother and hand sanitizer along with other of Local 58 moving forward and positively impact our membership, HEALTH CARE – The Michigan Electrical Employee’s Health John Ingram passed May 2020. safety precautions spelled out by the community and the greater good for all working men and women. Plan has taken steps recently to cover 100% of the costs related to All Memorials and full obitu- the State. As each job site is unique, The ARC Awards seek to recognize outstanding contributions testing for COVID-19. During this pandemic, remote care is encour- aries can be viewed on the each situation and requirement by our members dedicated to embracing the mission of the Women’s aged and Blue Cross members can call the 24-Hour Nurse Line at 800- website under the Memorials Tab. may be as well. So please take Committee. All ARC Award recipients are nominated by their peers 117-BLUE. You may also want to inquire if your primary care provider FROM THE APPRENTICE- extra precautions so that you may and have positively impacted both the union and the Brothers & offers telemedicine The plan continues to meet regularly via telecon- SHIP: stay safe on the job and keep Sisters they work and serve with throughout many areas of our Lo- ferences to stay on top of the pandemic and update coverage as Drug Test Renewals: Please your families safe at home. cal. The Women’s Committee at IBEW Local 58 shares a commitment necessary. keep track of your drug test expi- EWMC is having a can drive. with our members to equality, diversity and personal growth and is As you know, the Michigan no-fault insurance law changed ef- ration date through www.safe2 You can drop off your empty proud to establish the ARC Awards as a tradition of recognizing fective July 1. Notifications were sent to each member from the Michi- work4you.com. It is your respon- cans here at the Union Hall. Also, outstanding achievements for decades to come. gan Electrical Employee’s Health Plan. This letter encouraged mem- sibility to stay current on your EWMC is gearing up for our sum- The ARC Awards has been postponed until further notice. When bers to purchase unlimited PIP to ensure proper protection for them- drug test. Please contact Nicole mer picnic, August 1. Contact everything clears up and we can get back to normal we will be sched- selves and their family. The Health Plan will not offer Qualified Health (269) 388-4434 to get your autho- Geoff Yonkers for volunteering for uling a new date. We will be choosing the scholarship winners as Coverage and therefore members must purchase PIP coverage. You rization form printed for you to this years’ event. Please make scheduled and will notify the winners. should discuss PIP coverage and other auto coverage with your auto pick up. If you don’t want to sure that you RSVP and remem- Help Wanted – The Women’s Committee will be keeping the bid carrier or agent. come to the Hall to pick it up, ber to bring lots of cash. process open for caterers, photographers, band/deejay and other Help keep the cost of Health Care down. Schedule your annual please email Nicole and request For now on, all re-sign re- vendors for the ARC Awards until we have a new date. If you know of physical with your doctor today if you have not done so recently. your form to be emailed to you. quest will be sent to gyonkers vendors interested you can contact Angela Panicucci @ 586-291-8014 or Registering on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield website is highly recom- [email protected]. @ibew275.org. The procedures Diana Wright @ 734-934-9029 for further information. We are also look- mended. Please take the time to visit www.bcbsm.com. Upon regis- Organizing: As much tech- are still the same. ing for a few good sisters to continue on with our newsletter and articles. tering you can take the Free Health Assessment test and find instant nology, as we use to track non- At the time of this writing, If you have any experience or affinity for writing please reach out. If there results that can lead to living a healthy lifestyle. union electricians in our jurisdic- the following Members are three are any retirees that need help with getting groceries or other essentials BLUE CROSS APP – Download the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of tion, often, our best resources are or more months behind in dues: during this pandemic, please reach out, we are here for you. You can Michigan app for your smartphone. Search for “BCBSM” on the you the members. If you see a Vern Brink, Ruben Cortez, email us.Email us at: 58Womenscommittee @ibewlocal58.org, Follow Google Play app or Apple store. Benefits to utilizing the app in- non-signatory in the area work- Shelly Cummings, Robert us on Instagram @ibewomen58; Check us out on Facebook. clude: instant access to EOB’s, a virtual ID card on your phone, ing at a location, please let the DeJonge, Michael Demond, IBEW Local 58 Retirees Association: It is essential for anyone information on deductibles, explanations of coverage and other help- Hall know. Joshua Erb, Josh Giddings, attending any of our activities & luncheons to notify Ray Owen (248) ful tips related to your Health Care coverage. EOB’s can be down- The Local LMCC is working Christopher Gilbert, Chris 348-3626 ahead of time. Make checks for all activities payable to “The loaded to smart phones or computers and used to substantiate WEX towards holding a Virtual Job Fair, Hanson, Nicandro Iannuccilli, Retirees Association” Ray Owen, 428 Welch Rd., Northville, MI 48167. receipt requests. on the HOPIN application. There James Keech, Tony Kilgo, Avanti Board meetings and Luncheons have been cancelled/postponed, until WEX APP – Search for the “TIC HRA” app in Google or Apple may be potential volunteer op- Lopez, Steven Mutschler, Eddie further notice due to Covid-19. Board Meetings convene in the “Bill and download it today. Utilization of this app will give you access to portunities running up to the job Quillen, Eric Quinn, Joshua Rushford Room” in the lower level of the Union Hall, at 10 AM. account balances, receipt reviews and submittals, barcode scanning fair for members to participate. If Spofford and Jeffrey Stark. If Luncheon’s: *Price Increase* Due to rising costs, our lun- for covered items, other helpful services. This is a great tool to ac- you are interested in volunteer- you are on this list, please make cheons will increase from $15.00, to $20.00 per person beginning with company your Health Care benefits. ing, please contact Scott Bryer or any and all attempts to get your the June 2020 luncheon. Reservations for luncheons NEED to be JOB CALLS – Please stay vigilant checking the Job Line if you Fritz Tull. membership in good standing. confirmed by the Sunday prior to the date of the luncheon please. are seeking work. All work calls for the day will be available on the Brian O’Donnell Regular meetings for the Please keep your email address updated with the Union hall and the Job Line after 4:30 p.m. IF YOU ARE SEEKING WORK don’t forget Business Manager/ EWMC and RENEW committees Retiree Association. Send your email address to 58retirees@ to CALL (989) 781-0516 option 3. Financial Secretary are every month on the 4th Tues- ibewlocal58.org .This will help communicating within the association STAY CURRENT ON DUES –Please check to see if you are day @ 6:00pm (except April 2020) and so you don’t miss out on events. current. The Hall has the ability to accept credit cards. The credit at the Union Hall in Coopersville. Be sure to keep the Union Hall updated with any changes to “Returning violence for vio- card service can accept payments for dues, merchandise, apprentice Both of these are great ways to your phone number, address, and email. lence multiplies violence, add- book payments and other purchases. There is a convenience fee to get involved with the local as well IBEW Pension: Congratulations to the following members who ing deeper darkness to a night use this service. Credit card payments to pay dues can also be ac- as the community. have been placed on International Pension: Stephanie Massey (Sep- already devoid of stars... Hate cepted over the phone to ensure you stay current on your dues. Dues increase for the year tember 2019). cannot drive out hate: only love CONTACT NUMBERS- Michigan Electrical Employee Pension 2020 will be $1.00 per month to Members that have Passed Away: Glen K. Bott Jr., pension mem- can do that.” fund and Michigan Health Plan (517) 321-7502 or (855) 633- $42.90 per month. Please make ber, 49 year IBEW membership; Asa Smith, pension member, 53 year – Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 4584. Fax (517) 321-7508, website mielectricalhealth.org. adjustments when making pay- IBEW membership; Octa Statzer, wife to pension member, 62 year - 1968) Evan Allardyce, ments through mail and auto- IBEW membership James Statzer. We extend our sincere sympathy Business Manager matic bank payments. to the families on their loss. July 10, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 IBEW Local 665 IBEW IBEW 665 LANSING – ELECTION OF OFFICERS – The election of offic- LOCAL 252 ers for IBEW Local 665 shall take place between the hours of 6:00 a.m. IBEW Local 692 and 6:00 p.m. on Monday July 20, 2020 at IBEW Local 665 which is BAY CITY – Union Meeting. located at 5205 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48911. The next regular membership meeting will be Monday, August 3, Absentee ballots shall be available to any member upon written 2020 at 7pm. request to the election judge. Such requests will be accepted up to 5 The annual shareholders meeting for the Electrical Trades IBEW Local 252 days prior to the date of the election. Building will be held at 6:30pm on Monday, August 3. ANN ARBOR – LOCAL 252 ANNUAL PICNIC: The Local’s Absentee ballots will be picked up at 5:00 pm on July 20, 2020. Executive Board Meeting. The next E-board meeting will be Mon- Annual Picnic is cancelled this year due to Executive Orders related All officers shall be installed and begin their 3-year terms at the day, July 20, 2020 at 6pm. to the pandemic. regular meeting of the local union on August 17, 2020. Message from the Business Manager, First and foremost, our UNION DUES FOR 2020: Effective January 1, 2020 union dues Members with questions regarding the election can be directed thoughts and prayers go out to all who were affected by the failure of for “A” members will be $119.25 per quarter. Union dues for “BA” to the election judge. The election judge can be contacted at: both the Sanford and Edenville dams. We had many members that members will be $61.80 per quarter. local665electionjudge@ gmail.com. were affected in horrific ways. Brother Klele and I saw first-hand the TRAINING CLASSES 2020: ALL CLASSES CANCELLED OSHA 30 CLASS SCHEDULE – Classes will start in September devastation while out trying to lend a helping hand. Words cannot UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. beginning with: Tuesday September 1, Thursday September 3, Thurs- express the impact that the flooding had on the surrounding commu- CREDIT CARDS: The Local is now accepting credit cards to day September 10, Tuesday September 15, Thursday September 17, nities of Sanford and Wixom Lakes. pay union dues. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Tuesday September 22, Thursday September 24, Tuesday September On the topic of Covid-19, we are seeing some positive progress. Discover. There is a fee of 3.5% to use your card. 29, Thursday October1 and Tuesday October 6. Seating availability With the Stay at Home order cancelled by the Governor, on June 15 M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: Please make sure your MUST drug will be limited. To register, contact Sara at the LEJATC: 517-483-9686. the hall re-opened to traffic. Covid-19 is still a serious threat and we testing is current as you cannot work on a U of M project or several GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – The next General Mem- must take all steps to mitigate the threat to our members. Masks will other projects in the jurisdiction without being current. Local 252 has bership (Union Meeting) will be held on Monday July 20, 2020 at 6:30 be required at all times by anyone coming or going into the union a zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use. p.m. hall. There will also be strict guidelines to adhere to with social dis- ERTS: Please make sure that you are signed up in the Electronic MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS HAVING tancing. Please do your part brothers and sisters to protect each Reciprocity Transfer System. You must be signed up in ERTS before PASSED AWAY - Bruce Bryan - 01/16/2020 – DB 306; Frederick other. working outside of Local 252’s jurisdiction or your benefits will not Pardee - 01/31/202 – DB 307; Richard Hersey – 04/15/2020 – DB 308; With regards to the referral procedure, “dings” or “hits” for all be transferred back. Charles Coil – December 11, 2019 – DB 309. calls began again on June 15. Local 252 Website & App: The Local’s website www.ibew252.org CONTINUE TO STAY SAFE AND STAY HEALTHY! Work Report. Although summer is here, work is slow due to the is up and running. There is also a Local 252 App available to down- Covid-19 outbreak. Work continues at both the Pincanna project and load. Search “IBEW 252” in the app store. You must create a new the Bay City Meijer’s remodel. The new Consumers Energy Service login and password to access the Members Only section. Your login IBEW Local 498 center in East Tawas has started back up again along with the Wind for the old website is no longer valid. “Powering Northern Michigan Since 1949” Farm project (grounding and bonding) located near the Rosebush Aflac Insurance: Aflac has teamed up with the IBEW to offer its area. members Aflac benefits at a reduced rate. Contact Representative Clements Electric has returned nearly all the men to work they Lisa Enerson for information about Accident, Cancer, Critical Care, IBEW Local 498 had out prior to Covid-19 and has picked up a little work at the H Dental and Vision insurance from Aflac. Phone number: (517) 306- TRAVERSE CITY – Meetings. Hotel in Midland due to the recent flooding. Work has also begun on 0144. Regular E. Board – will be held on Wednesday, August 12th, Augres Schools and also Midland Schools. Ted’s Electric has work AT&T Discount: Union members can save up to 15% on the 2020 at 5:30 pm in person meeting. at the Bullock Creek Schools. monthly service charges of qualified wireless plans, or unlimited call- MEETING –The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on We were also finally able to wrestle away some work from Thun- ing for $15/mo. for AT&T Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. der Bay Electric in Comins at the Cedar Valley amusement park. Al- UnionPlus.org/ATT with discount code 4924966. JATC First Aid/CPR – The Traverse City JATC will be provid- pine Electric out of Traverse City is now doing the work there. Master LOCAL 252 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: The Local’s Annual ing First Aid/CPR/AED Training on Monday evenings, July 13th, July Electric has been awarded the new Midland Costco. This was a project George Perros Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for July 18, 2020 at 27th at 5:30 P.M. These class sizes are limited based on current Covid that we worked very hard on. Buist Electric out of Grand Rapids was Calderone Farms, 4490 Willis Rd., Grass Lake, MI 49240. 8 a.m. shot- 19 rules. Call the hall to sign up. Our cards are good for 2 years, so originally the low bidder. Countyline Power has picked up a sizeable gun start, 7 a.m. registration. Cost is $35 per person. Retirees and 1st please check your card or call the hall to see if you are due. project in Midland Hospital, another job at the Michigan State Exten- year apprentices are free. Call the hall to sign up. Please call Chad Covid 19 office hours – For your information the hall is open to sion site, work at the old 4D building under the Poseyville bridge, Rodriguez with any questions at (517) 240-6521. limited walk-in traffic. To follow state guidelines there is a 6-foot dis- Red Coats ball fields, and Currie stadium due to the severe flooding Retirees’ Breakfast: The retirees’ breakfast is cancelled until tance rule in effect, so if there is more than 1 person at a time in the in the Midland Area. further notice. hallway outside of Caroline’s window the second person should wait Please stay safe and look out for your fellow brothers and sis- Condolences: The Local sends our sincere condolences to the outside or in the meeting room until their turn at the window. Masks are ters. family of John Smith who passed away on June 18, 2020. John was available at the hall for personal use as well as hand sanitizer and clean- Union Dues. Dues can be paid in person, via phone, by mail or father to Gary Smith and grandfather to Ryan Carter. The Local sends ing supplies to be able to sanitize the restroom after you use it if needed. automatic withdrawal from your bank account. We also accept pay- our sincere condolences to the family of Jim Austin who passed So far Local 498 has not seen any confirmed cases with members ments via credit/debit card. Please note to use the credit card ma- away on June 23, 2020. that I know of and it would be nice to keep it that way. For extended chine to process payments, there will be a 2% charge applied. NOTICE TO RETIREES: If your 50-year commemorative watch stays or business needs at the hall you will be asked to fill out a Monthly dues can also be paid on-line from the 692 website. stops working for any reason please contact the Union Hall. Do not health questionnaire and take a temperature reading just like appren- Visit ibew692.net and log into the member section. attempt to have it serviced yourself. tices do for class or applicants do for interviews, again to try and 2020 Dues (Effective January 1, 2020) DUES PAYMENTS – Please look at your dues receipt. If your follow State of MI safety guidelines. Monthly $41.20; Quarterly $123.60; 6 months $247.20; Yearly $494.40 dues paid through date shows 6/2020, your dues are not current. “A” Picnic – this summer the picnic will be on the 29th of August To avoid a reinstatement fee, please remember to keep your dues members pay $119.25 per quarter for 2020. “BA” members pay $61.80 2020. We need some volunteers for the Entertainment Committee. If current. per quarter for 2020. Please mail your check to 7920 Jackson Rd., Ann you are willing and able to help out please get ahold of the hall and Retirees Lunch. All retiree’s lunches have been postponed. Arbor, MI 48103. Your third quarter dues (July through Sept.) are get signed up. Golf Outings. The Michigan Wireman’s Golf Outing and the due now. Payments for third quarter dues will be accepted no later PAYPAL – PAY PAL is now up and running!!! Please look into IBEW 6th District Golf Outing have been CANCELLED for this year. than 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, September 30, 2020. setting up a personal PayPal account. If you need help with this you Fringe Benefits. REMINDER: if you have recently gotten mar- can email George Shumar at [email protected] Also keep in ried, divorced, had children, etc. make sure your beneficiaries have “Cease to ask what the mor- mind that George is now on a furlough/lay off to address Covid 19 been updated accordingly. Beneficiary forms can be obtained from “Faith is taking the first row will bring forth. And set requirements and is NOT drawing a paycheck, so please be mindful the hall. step, even when you don't see the down as gain each day that For- of using his time. REMINDER: If you contact the Health Plan Office about going whole staircase.” tune grants.” Election of Officers – Following are the results of our local union on short term disability, it is important for you to notify the Hall as – Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 –Horace (65 BC - 8 BC) election. Thank you to everyone that participated in the process well. A copy of your paperwork will need to be submitted to the Hall - 1968) including Election Judge- Shannon McMillan, and Tellers William for your file. This will also freeze your position on the out of work list. ‘Reality is that which, when th “Men never do evil so com- Lee and Shaine Kuczynski. The July 8 meeting will be installation of Organizing. Brothers and Sisters, as we slowly open the state you stop believing in it, doesn't pletely and cheerfully as when new officers. back up amid a global pandemic, getting out onto job sites to make go away.” President- George Shumar; Vice President- Dylan O’Dwyer; contact with unrepresented workers continues to be a struggle. How- they do it from a religious con- –Philip K. Dick (1928 - 1982), Recording Secretary- Ryan Lautner; Treasurer- Jesse Barnhart; ever, we have made some great additions lately to Local 692 through viction.” – Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662) Business Manager- David Fashbaugh; Executive Board- Robert our organizing campaign. Sometimes it just takes one guy to jump “Nothing in life is to be Everett, Travis Marks, Eric Miner, Scott Ostlund, Glenn Stein, Todd from the merit shop for his co-workers to see that they have been lied feared, it is only to be under- Wilkinson; Examining Board- Jayson Cudney, Matthew Ockert, James to for years from contractors. Our members are the biggest tool we “The people I distrust most stood. Now is the time to under- Pierce, Miles Sepke, Joseph Zionskowski,; Alternate to the Interna- have when it comes to organizing. are those who want to improve stand more, so that we may fear tional Convention- Scott Ostlund Talk to that neighbor or family friend that has been working non- our lives but have only one less.” JB Webb East and West – To date we have about 7 people still union. Tell him or her about the benefits of the IBEW and what we course of action.” –Marie Curie (1867 - 1934) off work from the Covid 19 shut down, Tim Ohlert said they are taking have to offer. You, the membership, is the greatest tool this local has –Frank Herbert (1920 - 1986) it week to week as to when all employees will be returned to the plant to build those relationships. to full capacity. Harbor East is still working OT to catch up to the Please do not hesitate to reach out to me when you see a non- “Music has charms to soothe backlog that transpired before and during the Covid break. More BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING signatory contractor doing work in your neighborhood. Our jurisdic- the savage breast, work will be available to the West side as these projects on the East tion is huge and impossible for me to try and tackle this task alone. “To soften rocks, or bend a MIDDLETON side gets caught up. Don’t hesitate to pass my phone number along. Thank you. Real Estate Training Inc. knotted oak.” 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 Election year for state and federal elections – This is an Brian Klele (989) 252 9225 –William Congreve (1670 - Troy, MI 48098 important year for local, state and national elections as well as our www.middletontraining.com Ryan Charney 1729) local union elections, it is important for your voice to be heard in all Business Manager / Financial Secretary 248-885-8311 of these elections to support organized labor. The State of MI now Important links & numbers has absentee voting for everyone that is a registered voter. Please IBEW Local 692 989-684-4510 visit the State of MI website or visit your local Secretary of State www.ibew692.org office to get registered to vote in the upcoming primary elections and Health Plan 517-321-7502 general elections in November. www.mielectricalhealth.org Website – The new website is up and running. Please take a look Michigan Pension Fund 517-321-7502 and let us know what you think. Pay Pal is up and running on the www.michiganelectrical.org website. There should be no reason for late dues now. Thanks to First time logging in, use your Social Security Number in the “ID Box” George for getting this done for the membership!!!! NEBF/ NEAP: 301-556-4300 Email – Please get an email address to the hall so we can get info IO Pension: 202-833-7000 out easier and faster, thanks. You can email your address to the hall at [email protected] . Please put your name in the subject. Contracts - We have updated Inside Wireman Contracts avail- able at the hall. Dues Increase 2020 – The union dues will increase $1.00 a month. Effective Jan. 2020 the new rate will be $140.10 per quarter. Resale Items – We have Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale and T- shirts. Stop in to get yours today! Proud Union Home signs are in and available at the hall. Free to members in good standing. Meeting Cookouts- cook out and drawings will be suspended until further notice. Volunteer – We will need people to volunteer for events coming up. Contact the hall and let George know. Scholarship – Past charter member Brother Bob Dost has a schol- arship ‘Robert Paul Dost Scholarship Endowment’ for High School seniors in the 5-county area around Traverse City. To access it go to www.gtrcf.org/scholarships/ . Local 498 Union members’ children get preference to the endowment. A huge thank you in Memory of Bob Dost for his generosity and being a great union member. IBEW Local 498 Service Pins – Service Pins are still available at the union hall for MEEPP (MI Pension) 1-517-321-7502 those members who have not received them. Stop by and get yours. (New address Michigan Pension and Health Plan) Made in America Websites – www.theunionbootpro.com - 100% TIC International Corporation, 6525 Centurion Drive, Lansing, MI American made/union 48917 made. Union member discounts 27% off. Use this code when order- NEBF 1-301-556-4300 ing. Be0498mD or order toll free 1-800-723-5384. NEAP 1-301-556-4300 Email Addresses - Any member that would like to have Local 498 IO Pension 1-202-833-7000 forward communication to them from the International, Local 498, DUES RATES: Jan 1, 2020 - $1.00/month increase New Rate AFL-CIO or the Building Trades, to help stay informed to current $140.10/Quarter events, politics, contracts, work, etc. Please call or email your current Info Updates – Any member with a new address, phone number, email address to Local 498 at [email protected] Thank you! email address, etc. should contact Local 498 with these changes. Important numbers for you to write in your address book: Please remember it is your responsibility to pay your dues on time. MEEHP (Health) 1-855-633-4584 or 1-517-321-7502 Fax# 1-517-321- Remember to check the hall recorder at night after 4:00pm for any jobs 7508 that might be available. (Continued next column) 231-943-4980 ext. 3# 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020 Local 292 Local 7 Local 80 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 TROY – MEETING NOTICE: The next general membership meet- LANSING – NOTICE. This Newspaper Article shall serve as Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 ing will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Official Notice of ALL meetings for Local 7! SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at *Zone 1- September 10th -6:00 p.m. ings and elections. The Knights of Columbus in Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at *Zone 2 -July 21st -6:00 p.m. **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. *Zone 3- (Saginaw) - September 8th -6:00 p.m. Hall and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2020 at *Zone 3- (TCity) September 17th- 6:00 p.m. MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. *Zone 4- July 14th - 6:00 p.m. (Wage Disbursement) ing is scheduled for July 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held at the **Per the CDC guidelines, masks must we worn and social dis- *Zone 5 -August 6, 2020 – 6:00 p.m. Meeting- There will be a Zone union hall. 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 48076. tancing must be followed during all meetings. 5 Meeting, August 6th at 6:00 pm. At this time, we are not sure if this EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next executive board meet- NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS: will be a Zoom meeting or in person. Will update at a later time. ing is scheduled for Tuesday July 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Executive Per Article Twelve (12) Section Four (4) of the Constitution and Ritual Please register on our website at sheetmetal7.org for the most Board meetings are held at the Local 80 Hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile, 2nd of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Trans- up to date information on meeting schedules for 2020. Once you are Floor, Southfield, MI portation Workers, this is to serve as timely notice registered it must be approved in order to be able to UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS Monday through Friday 7:30 that nominations for Local 292 Union officers will log on. Please contact your representative if you – 4:00, unless otherwise indicated in holiday hours. be held July 8, 2020 at the Regular Membership are having issues registering. RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: 2020 Meeting (Knights of Columbus Hall, 870 N.Main NEWS from the Business Manager, Samual J. Meeting Schedule: August 17, October 19, and Street Clawson, MI) beginning at 6:00 p.m. Fuller: December 21. The meetings begin at 12:30 pm The term of office will run from the Regular Mem- Please register for our website for the most cur- and are held at the Royal Oak Elks Club located at bership Meeting, September 9, 2020, to the first rent information. Dues can be paid on the Local 7 2401 E. Fourth St. Royal Oak. Any questions re- Regular Membership Meeting in June 2023. Candi- website or by mail. Thank you for your patients dur- garding joining the Retirees Association please dates may be nominated by any member in good ing these trying times. Please stay safe. contact Steve Murzen at 248-652-0593. We also standing. A second is not necessary. No member **Attention Certified Welders from Zones 2, 3, 4 have applications at the Hall if you would like to PAUL may be nominated for or elected to more than one and 5** Starting April 1st, 2020 all welding certifica- apply and we will forward it on to Mr. Murzen. GUALDONI (1) office or position in any local union. Any mem- SAM tion renewals will change to a twice a year schedule. SUB CHANGES: Effective immediately ber who is nominated for a Local 292 office and who FULLER The new renewal deadlines for all Certified Welders you will need to start sending your unemploy- is not present at the nominations meeting shall be dropped from the will be April 1st and October 1st. In order to keep your TIM ment proof to [email protected] or fax list of nominees unless within five days after such nominations (close certification from expiring you will be required to submit a Welder MULLIGAN it to 248-557-0297. Your unemployment proof of office at 4:00 pm on July 13, 2020) he or she notifies the Recording Maintenance Form to the Training Center dated no more than 5 needs to be in by 2pm on Tuesdays to be paid on Secretary in writing of his or her willingness to run for such office. days prior to April 1st or October 1st. You will no longer be required to that Friday. Local 80 will be handling all of your proof now. If you Members who are nominated for a Local 292 office, must comply submit a $10 Filing Fee with your renewal paperwork. If needed, have any questions please call us at 248-557-7575. with the eligibility requirements as described in the Sheet Metal you can request a maintenance form from the Training Center. *IF THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES Workers International Association Constitution and Ritual. If you do YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT YOUR FORM BY THE DEADLINE YOUR A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Michael Haf, Vincent Vackaro, Katherine not have a copy of the Constitution, please request a mailed copy. CERTIFICATION WILL EXPIRE. Feel free to contact Training Kuczynski, Ed Rowley, Anthony D. Stocker, Ed Zabik, William Lovell, To be eligible for nominations to Local Union office on July 8, Coordinator Darek Scarlavai @ (231)288-6325 if you have any ques- Richard Flood, Matthew O’Rourke, Johnnie Downing, Lee Astrauckas, 2020, dues for the month of July must be paid in advance, that is, on tions. Luke Laroy, Ray Osborne II, Richard Altizer, Faye Zanotti & Nick or before June 30, 2020. SMART Union Labels: Make the union label work for you! The Delfavero. To be eligible for election on August 21, 2020, dues for the month new and modernized SMART Labels are an essential part to wage CANCELLED EVENTS: Unfortunately the golf outing, picnic of August must be paid in advance, that is, on or before July 31, 2020. equalization, which means more money and work for you. Make sure and Labor Day parade are cancelled for 2020. We hope to resume Please take time to participate in this important process. that you are scanning labels in order to equalize pay and eliminate back to normal for 2021. 2020 ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF OUTING: Due to the COVID- the incentive to subcontract outside of your area. For more informa- ELECTION RESULTS: 19 pandemic and restrictions placed by the golf course, the Local 292 tion visit the official website at www.labelitscanitreport.com and down- Business Manager: Tim Mulligan Charity committee has decided to cancel the outing for this year. We load the official app by texting “SMART” to 90975. Business Agents: Jason Grunenwald, Bryan McConnell, Chip look forward to 2021 when we can resume this wonderful event. ZONE 1 Info: Any Zone 1 apprentice that is laid off should no- Herndon & Eric McPherson RETIREES NOTICE: The retirees’ luncheon will be held Thurs- tify Kevin at the school. Any Zone 1 Journeyman that is out of work President: Frank Livingston days at: Tavern on the Main, 235 S Main, Clawson MI 48017. (248) should contact your agent. There is travel work available, so if you Vice President: Joe Brick 588-1696. It is located 3 blocks south of 14 Mile on the east side of the are interested please contact James or Eric. If you are experiencing Recording Secretary: Thomas Drost street. Looking forward to seeing all retirees, new and old!! Next any trouble with your insurance, please contact your agent or Conductor: Mike Dupont meeting: Aug. 6, 2020 at 12:30 pm BeneSys at (866) 288-7037. If you are experiencing issues with unem- Warden: Thomas Wilkos 2020 meeting dates are as follows: Aug. 6th, Oct. 1st and Dec. 3rd. ployment, contact your agent. The retiree meetings are currently on Executive Board: Jason Constantine, Mike Luedtke, Thomas Please contact Fred Engelman at [email protected] if you would hold as the meeting places are shut down until further notice. Ap- Brown, Brian Godawa & Scott Lewis like to be added to the retiree email list. prentices should be in contact with Instructors to make sure you Trustees: Ed Zabik, Tony Stocker & Robert Kelly-McFarland CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual don’t fall behind. If you are interested in Fire Life Safety Training SMART INTERNATIONAL has announced that they will be en- of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to and Certification, CAD or Welding, please contact the Zone 1 Train- dorsing Presidential candidate Joe Biden for the 2020 election. www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located ing Coordinator Kevin Dowdy at (269) 781-7183 or by email DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also have hard at [email protected]. TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end of copies when they become available. “Now that the construction industry has resumed, if you have the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST any questions and/or concerns about returning to work, job-site the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be account, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the safety or sanitary conditions please contact James Callahan or Eric no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- “links” tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members please note that if Farrington.” bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the you cannot access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you In Solidarity, James Callahan and Eric Farrington. month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the need to contact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. With the amount ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone 2 is picking back up slowly, if you hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and of upcoming in-town work, all current Journeymen and Apprentices are not working and have not called in you should make sure I have do not accept American Express. should ensure they have 18 safety mods completed and drug test your info. Our next meeting is July 21, 2020 in Grand Rapids at 6pm BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or should be current. Thank you, Dave Rutz update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- ***The NMA addendum for most of the upcoming projects ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) Zone 3 is slowly returning everyone to tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely states: 1) Prior to, but within thirty (30) days of referral for employ- work, following all CDC guidelines as close as possible. Looks like death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse ment to the project site, all craft persons will: A) Attend a Project the rest of the year is going to be busy, there is a big job that will start to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with Specific Orientation facilitated by the Contractor at mutually agreed this fall in Alpena, and we will be needing man power to go up there each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could upon times and locations; B) Before being admitted to the job site, all to work. Hopefully everyone is recovering well from the pandemic. have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, contractors and subcontractor employees having active involvement Thank you, Wayne Stover annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit in job site construction activity, must be current and maintain a cur- Zone 3 Info: (TCity) Our next meeting will be Thursday, Septem- needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to rent MUST or equivalent status regarding the Substance Abuse Pro- ber 17th. As of now, we plan on this being a “normal” in person your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. gram. Prior to the start of work on the project the employee must meeting. We are also planning to start the Retiree Breakfast back up ACCIDENTAL DEATH and DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE provide confirmation of negative results to a MUST Substance Abuse Friday, September 4th. (More info to come) If your employment sta- FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Members who have Test or equivalent test within the last 30 days. tus changes please let me know. Also please remember to keep your their dues paid in advance (prior to the month of the accident) are eligible MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with contact info current with the Lansing office. for accidental death and dismemberment benefits up to $7,500. This Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist active Thank You, Travis Eastman benefit comes as a dues paying member of SMART International. members and their eligible family members who may be struggling ZONE 4 Info Work in the area is good with everyone working, WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work with emotional, domestic or substance abuse issues, as well as legal anyone that is not, please call me ASAP. We have a wage assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- and financial referrals. If you and/or a family member feel this may disbursement meeting on July 14th please try and be there. I know it urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1-800-448-8326 or feels great to be back to work but please be safe and take the members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must www.LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely confidential assistance. necessary precautions to keep yourself safe and your family. sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The Ulliance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are of Your Brother, Larry Kinzie completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on no cost to active members and their dependents. ZONE 5 Info If you are having issues with your unemployment the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- or the SASMI emergency relief benefit, please give me a call. There is or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit lots of work waiting to start across the UP. To keep up on the latest WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny information as to what is happening, check the Local’s website. If ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense you are not signed up on the Local 7 website yet you can do so at up on charges. under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund Sheetmetal7.org. If your MSHA 5000-23 Safety Training has, or is LAY-OFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure about to expire, please contact me. MSHA has some new updates on ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely this matter. Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, Respectfully, Greg Faust the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- RETIREE MEETINGS: Canceled until further notice report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys Dues Department: *Online dues payment is now available* Dues confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to seven at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. of all members of local unions shall be paid monthly or quarterly, but days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of always in advance. To better serve our membership, we accept Credit LAY-OFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must the month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on Card Payments in lieu of your monthly dues. If you would like to take accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you Saturday or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those advantage of the Credit Card Service, a finance charge will be applied cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make days, it will not be processed until Monday. If you are on suspen- – Please call the Lansing office during regular business hours at 517- sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application sion warning, your dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, 882-4064 to make your payment. cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- dues must be paid online or at the union hall by 4:00 p.m. on the last Address/Telephone Changes: Article 8, Section 1 of Local 7 ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. business day of the month. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the Work Rules: Address Changes: All members are required to keep the S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You last business day of the month will not be processed and you WILL Financial Secretary informed of their correct address. A notice mailed must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven days from your go suspended. All members are responsible for making sure any to the last address shall be sufficient and legal. If you have moved or layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must required fees, i.e. late fees or service fees, are included if paying changed your telephone number, please contact the union hall to accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- online (sheetmetal292.com). update your records. ments must be submitted within 21 days of when you were paid in UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 BENEFITS: For Benefit questions please contact the area of- order to receive SUB benefits. Do not submit your sub applications p.m. Monday through Friday. fice. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866-822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887-4338, directly to the fund office. Your application must be signed by the OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you must complete an Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451-5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842-2690 and hall or you will not collect benefits. Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at Zone 5 – Wisconsin H & B Fund 800-654-2329. OUT-OF-WORK LIST: You must be on the out-of-work list to the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only DEATH CERTIFICATES: Please submit to the Union Hall a collect S.U.B. benefits or SASMI. Members must re-register bi-annu- way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. copy of a Death Certificate for deceased members. Additional ben- ally: March 1 through March 20 and September 1 through September TEXT BLAST NOTIFICATION: We have recently updated the efits from the International may be available. 20. If you fail to re-register you will be removed from the list. text blast contact list. All members have been added. If you haven’t CONTACT US: 4931 Contec Drive/Lansing, MI 48910– 517- SHORT WORK WEEK SUB PAY: If you work 16 hours or less been receiving texts and would like to be added or wish to opt out of 882-4064 in a week or have a short work week due to weather you may collect text blast, please contact the Union hall and we will make the change. Local 7 Officers: sub for that week but only if it is at the beginning or the end of a FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – Samual Fuller (Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer) layoff. You may NOT collect if you are not laid off. You must com- www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- 517-882-4064 plete a sub application at the hall, provide a pay stub for that week cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/Jackson) 517-242-3223 and the hall will submit it to the fund office. If you are not laid off and NOTARY PUBLIC: For your convenience, we now have a No- James Callahan (Agent-Battle Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342-8842 it is due to weather the company MUST provide written documenta- tary Public on site at the union hall. Notary services are free of David Rutz (Agent-Grand Rapids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 tion that it was weather related. charge to our members. Wayne Stover (Saginaw) 989-692-0002 MEMBERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: If you are experiencing THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- Travis Eastman (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 problems in your family, marriage or relationships, stress or emo- gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810-785-6831 tional difficulties, grief or loss issues or problems with alcohol and welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Peninsula): 906-372-9288 drug use please contact our assistance program. Ulliance is there to process. Members who qualify will receive a shirt (one shirt for every help you with your needs. They can also help you with legal issues, four certs) with the 4 Plus logo, along with hard hat stickers and “Turbulence is life force. It is opportunity. Let's love turbulence financial concerns, elder care referrals and child care resources. Con- bragging rights. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact and use it for change.” tact them at 1-800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisor EAP.com. Make sure your Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin –Ramsay Clark you mention Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 when calling and not 248.495.6764. the contractor you are working for. Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member interested “Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men.” NOTARY: We have a notary public available at the hall at no in a Saturday welding class July 11 & 25. –Kin Hubbard (1868 - 1930) charge. Please call to confirm availability. (Continued on Page 9) July 10, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9 Local 8 Iron Workers Local 169

Iron Workers Local 8 SAFE START CLASS: A Marquette Hall, 119 South Front Boilermakers Local 25 Tim Roman Safe Start Class will be held on Street. Business Representative Tuesday, July 28th, 2020, 5:00 p.m., Please contact Rich Hanson UPPER PENINSULA – at the Marquette Hall, 119 South to sign up for the class. 414-476- Boilermakers Local 169 Hiam, Scott Ivey, Eric Jones, Den- Iron Workers WELD CERTIFICATIONS: Front Street. Please contact Rich 9362. ALLEN PARK – The union nis Jordan, David Knaf, Derek Weld certifications are being held Hanson to sign up for this class. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS: meeting will be held in Area Two Legace, Kevin Leaphart, Kevin Iron Workers Local 25 on a as needed basis. 414-476-9362, Membership Meetings will soon on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 8pm at Mackenzie, Michael Maddock, NOVI – Work is Available! Please contact Rich Hanson FORKLIFT/AERAIL LIFT: be broadcasted via Zoom. To par- IBEW 275 - 140 64th Ave N, Mark McKie, Keith Mowrer Jr, We are in need of manpower. If at the Apprenticeship office for Forklift/Aerial Lift Recertification ticipate, please contact the Mil- Coopersville, MI 49404 Glenn Palmer, Bruce Pederson, you or someone you know is off, more information, call 414-476- Class will be held on Wednesday, waukee office to submit your The union hall is now open Daniel Pelz Jr, Jamie Ratliff, Joseph please call Dispatch or a Busi- 9372. July 29th, 2020, 5:00 p.m., at the email address. for in-person business. Masks Rebecca, Michael Robinson, ness Agent. We must fill our jobs must be worn at all times, only Donald Rugenstein II, Douglas in order to protect them! one person in the lobby at a time, Saez, Murray Sedich, Daniel Dispatch is OPEN. Please Iron Workers Local 25, continued and if you are Smith, Shayne Smith, Christopher call 248-305-9282: Monday phone the school for an appoint- Michigan will receive an applica- FOR HOURS. Services available: feeling unwell, Sommerfeld, Jeff Tadlock, Larry through Friday 7 am to 10 am. if ment; no walk-in foot traffic. The tion to vote by mail in the Au- debit or credit cards, interest bear- do not come to Taylor, Timothy Taylor, Matthew you happen to get voicemail, just Wixom Training Center – Phone: gust and November elections. ing checking accounts, IRAs, the hall. If you Tow, Heath Tyler, Fredrick leave your name, book number 248-960-2130 – By mailing applications, the CDs, Benefits Plus program, can conduct VanHaaren III, Samantha and phone number. Local 25 Ac- Night Welding at the Secretary of State will ensure that HOME MORTGAGES, low inter- business re- Whitten, Christopher Wicks, tive Members, Apprentices and Wixom Training Center from 5- no “Michigander has to choose est loans and part of Co-Op motely, please Michael Williamson, Ryan Probationary should call each 10pm will be July 14th, July 16th, between their health and their Shared Branching. We have other continue to do Willoughby, Michael Wright day you are out of work. OR use July 28th, July 30th. right to vote,” said Benson. “Vot- branch locations in Detroit and so. 25 Years – Steven Chase Jr, our website to sign up for the out The following Events are ing by mail is easy, convenient, Clawson. The 2020 Richard Cowley, Pete Dodge, Paul of work list: www.ironworkers Cancelled: Ironworker Picnic, safe, and secure, and every voter Home Mortgages for Union Boilermakers Easley, Adam Howard, Kerry W 25.org Dennis O’Dowd Golf Outing, in Michigan has the right to do Families: Learn more about the BOB Local 169 Johnson, Donald Kisielewicz, PLEASE WEAR A FACE August Pin Award Ceremony, it.” The application is also avail- unique benefits available to HUTSELL Scholarship Christopher Lanzon, Carl MASK IF YOU VISIT ANY OF Detroit Labor Day Parade, and the able for download at union members, their parents and application is Mitchell, Spencer Moorefield, THE UNION OFFICES OR Labor Day Bridge Walk in Macki- Michigan.gov/Vote. At the same children. CALL 866-802-7307, now available. If you are inter- Dennis Nolen, Michael UNION HALLS. naw. We’ve recently learned that website, voters can also register M-F 8am - 10pm EST, Sat 9am - ested, please call the union hall Slomzenski, Brad Smith, Terrance FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: the Annual Ironworker Festival in and join the permanent absent 5:30pm EST www.unionplus.org (313) 584-8520 to request an ap- Sullivan, Michael Trousdale 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and Mackinaw is CANCELLED. voter list so they always have the Those who have passed: plication. Applications will be ac- 30 Years – John Bergman, follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am At this time, the 5th Annual option to vote by mail. Check James A. Bagley #931541 passed cepted for any son, daughter, le- Michael Card, Donald Cobb, to 4:30pm. The mailing address Ironworker Benefit Dinner is be- your voter registration at Michi- away November 2, 2019 at the age gally adopted child, or depen- James Empson, James Gould, Ri- for member BENEFIT-related mat- ing planned for Saturday, Sept. 5, gan Voter Information Center of 64. He was a 45-year member. dent (during high school years) chard Norris, Daniel Southwell ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 2020. More information to follow. Michigan.gov/Vote Mary Etta Ward passed away of a member or retiree in good 40 Years – Timothy Ayotte, Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box Stewards’ Notes: “If you do not take an inter- Sunday June 21, 2020 at the age standing of Boilermakers Local James Howard, Gary Laforest, 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue 1) The Electronic Steward est in the affairs of your govern- of 90. She was the mother of Life- 169. Applicants must be one of the Timothy Laforest, Lenny Minor, Cross Health Claims and Cus- Reporting forms are online ment, then you are doomed to live time ironworker Thomas Myers following: George Payne, James Rokuski, tomer Service 877-790-2583. Delta www.ironwork-ers25.org Log in under the rule of fools.” #1121435. Robert J. White A student who graduated Kevin Schultz, Steven Schultz, Dental Claims and Customer Ser- with your book number, and the –PLATO #1241551 passed away June 26, high school in 2020 and who will Richard St. John, William G. vice 800-482-8915. password is the last 4 (four) of The International Associa- 2020 at the age of 49. He was a be entering their first year of a Westphal, Michael Wiles, BENEFIT FOR NEW your social. tion (IABSORIW) has endorsed 22-year member. Lifetime iron- two-year or four-year program of Howard Wing, Edward Wlodyka CHILD: Any member who has a 2) PLEASE be sure to check Joe Biden for president of the worker Gerald R. Fisher #496549 academic study at a degree-grant- Jr new born child, or a new depen- dues for members and boomers United States of America. passed away June 29, 2020 in ing, accredited college or univer- 45 Years – Stuart Bass, dent child through marriage too AND BE SURE ALL ATTENTION RETIREES: Yuma, Arizona at the age of 91. sity within one year of high George Boler, James Burns, MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- BOOMERS HAVE SIGNED BOTH Novi Retirees regular meeting is He was a 68-year member. Gerald school graduation Donald Burt, Patrick Carley, Will- efit Office of your new dependent THE RECIPROCAL AND THE “in person” July 21, 2020 at has 5 ironworker sons (1 of whom - OR - iam Closser Jr, James Denkins, within 31 days. ASSESSMENT-TARGETING. 10:00am. Social distancing, face deceased), 1 ironworker step-son A student who has previ- Douglas Edgar, James Ferebee, Apprentices: Fill out your 3) All members please be masks and good hygiene will be (deceased) and 2 ironworker ously graduated high school and Ramond Flowers Jr, Charles monthlies online at the website sure to keep your Union dues paid observed. There will be no lun- grandsons. Simon Stroia #660771 is currently enrolled and attend- Frankhouse, Lewis Harris, An- or mobile app located under the up to date as it is criteria for work- cheons in the near future, coffee passed away on July 2, 2020 at ing a two-year or four-year pro- drew Heugh, Harold Hoagland, apprenticeship tab “Monthly Re- ing. You can be asked to leave and cake will be provided. The the age of 82. He was a 60-year gram at an accredited college or George Ivey, James Jedinak, John port Sign-In” this gives you the the jobsite if your dues are not Novi Retirees Board of Directors member of Local 25. Predeceased university who has never applied Kriesel, Dale Lewis, James ability to electronically submit current. meets “in person” August 4, 2020. by Richard Stroia #673273; Sur- for the Boilermakers Local 169 Loveland, Charles Maciejewski, your monthlies. Also located Pay union dues with credit- The Retirees’ Scholarship vived by David Stroia #689388, Scholarship Contest. George Macklam, James under the apprenticeship tab you debit card 24/7 by calling 888- Fund Golf Outing is scheduled Daniel Stroia #824778 and Craig The union hall accepts Visa, Micheau, Raymond Nadolski, will find “Evaluation Form” Jour- 386-8173 and follow the for September 10, 2020. The Bay Stroia #1154879. MasterCard, and Discover. Pay- Karl Peckstein, Patrick Pelz, Rob- neyman/Supervision can use this prompts. OR PAY at www. City Retirees meeting for July 16th Our condolences to all of ments can be made both at the ert Rose, David Sanderson, to submit apprentice evaluations ironworkers25.org Any member is cancelled, however a regular the family and friends as you hall and over the phone. Stephen Schwartz, William Senk, using computer/cell phone and payment for multiple members, meeting for October 15, 2020 is mourn the loss of your dear OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Bethel Siegel, Allen Tajak, Frank submit electronically. Please also fines, suspensions, withdrawal planned. loved one(s)! safety training can now be taken Temple, Timothy Theodore, Eric note, you must check your email deposits, SHOULD NOT use this Watch for updates at To all Union Members: We online. Please visit our website – Treichel, Richard Woods on a regular basis; we now email process. Whenever possible we (www.ironworkers25.org) or the hope you and your family are safe www.boilermakerslocal169.com - 50 Years – David Atherall, your annual MUST drug screen are emailing you, your dues re- Local 25 app that you can down- and healthy. Thank you for all for more information. Congratu- Marty Dalton, Charles Flaishans, paperwork and your pay raise ceipt. load by searching “Iron Workers you continue to do to support lations to our member who are Raymond Gould, John Hubbard, slips. Pay union dues with per- Local 25” to stay informed on each other during this pandemic celebrating Years of Service in John Ivey, Randy Ivey, John Union Meeting: We held an- sonal check or money order and union matters. response. 2020! Kent, Ronald Roberson, Gordon other “Zoom” union meeting on mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – Diversified Members Credit This information is as of 15 Years – Joshua Abalos, Sanders, William Stelzer, Duane Monday July 6th at 7:00pm. To P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- Union: Located at 25880 Novi Rd. Submission Time for this Article Timothy Acocks Jr, Jason Suluk, Bernard Williams participate in the Zoom union 0965. PLEASE include your book Phone: 248-344-2560 - CALL (7/06/2020 12:00 pm E.S.T.). Beaudin, Benjamin Burnett, 55 Years – Babylas meeting is easy … just be sure number on the face of the check/ Patrick Card, James Chase, Andy Bourdages, Thomas Founteas, you have downloaded our APP money order. Pay union dues in Demars, Jason Dodson, Zane Charles Gould, A. Chris Lanzon, or signed up for our emails via person at the Novi Union Hall (M- Trump’s VA starts evictions Dole, Donald Fajardo, Justin Robert Macleod, Richard our website (www.ironworkers F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). Howington, Joshua Lauzon, An- Schulte, Michael Usher, Alfred 25.org). We are leaning toward After-hours use the outdoor- of union tenants from buildings thony Marquette, Timothy Vanderbrink, David Wilson communication through the PUSH dues-collection box. By Brian Young this will free up 150,000 square Millett, Jason Niezurawski, Scott 60 Years – Edward Rokuski, NOTIFICATIONS – Please down- Pay a year’s dues or more UCOMM Blog feet of space. The other 86 bar- Schuiteman, Kevin Shirkey, Kim Richard Wimmer Jr load the APP if you haven’t done ($429.00 Journeyman) ($426.00 Back in November UCOMM gaining units have decided to Snyder, Dale Weeden II, Ryan 65 Years – Charles Dunn so yet!! Again, via our website! Apprentice) and you will get a (1) Blog reported that unions at the stay, but will be paying rent to Whiteside, Benjamin Young Steward Meetings are still one-month dues paid for by Lo- Department of Veterans Affairs the VA, which they claim will raise 20 Years – Robert Ander- “Age is mind over matter. If cancelled until further notice as cal 25. (Get the 13th month free). (VA) received eviction notices. $1.4 million a year for the Depart- son, James Archer, Kevin Bletsch, you don't mind, it doesn't mat- we adhere to Governor Executive This is intended to encourage These notices were ordered ment. This would mean that on Jason Boler, Lawrence Brooks, ter.” Orders. members to pay their dues in a by President Trump as part of his average the VA is charging about Brian Cogswell, Marty Dalton Jr, –Satchel Paige (1906 - 1982) Classes at the Local 25 Ap- timely manner. The one month anti-union Executive Orders that $16,000 a year for each office. James Dame, Anna Marie Deater, “The undertaking of a new prenticeship School are starting will be credited in the month AF- he signed in 2018. Along with The report also says that in Tim Frazer, Daniel Fyolek, James action brings new strength.” up again; we are practicing so- TER your actual 12-month pay- kicking the AFGE out of their the first quarter of the year, which Glasson, Lonnie Harden, Richard –Evenius cial distancing protocols, etc. ment. union offices within VA build- ended in April, union time had New Apprentice Applications will Secretary of State Jocelyn ings, AFGE officials were told been cut in half over the final be accepted BUT you MUST Benson announced last month they would be losing significant quarter of 2019. $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ (Continued next column) that all REGISTERED voters in amounts of “union time,” which It is important to remember ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL is time that officials are able to do that union time and offices within • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL union business like represent a federal buildings are parts of their Local 292 member in a disciplinary hearing, collective bargaining agreements • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS while still being paid. with the federal government. By • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS Sheet Metal Workers The plan was to be enacted taking these away, Trump and COMMERCIAL CONTAINERIZED in January and now six months Secretary of Veterans Affairs RESIDENTIAL SERVICE later, the VA is bragging about the Robert Wilkie are unilaterally vio- INDUSTRIAL PICKUPS (Continued from Page 8) changes that they made. Accord- lating the CBA. They are hoping MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE These classes would be for members that are ready to try and obtain SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON ing to a report from the Depart- to make it harder for the union to a AWS welding certification, learn how to weld, or just need to prac- ment, the VA has forced 244 of defend its members allowing tice welding. (248) 960-1200 the 330 bargaining units out of Trump to gain more control over Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- their collectively bargained-for the hiring and firing of non-parti- tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These MANN METALS CORP. offices. The Department claims san federal workers. 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at the Apprentice school. Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313-623- 9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remember we must have the deposit before you scheduled in the class. APPRENTICE APPLICATION NOTICE SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 292 APPRENTICE TRUST FUND 64 PARK ST. TROY, MI 48083-2752 www.smwl292jatc.org NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Apprentice Training Program operated by Sheet Metal Work- ers Local 292 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) admits qualified applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability (except to the extent that such disability actually affects the applicant’s ability to work at the trade or craft), marital status, or other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. (You must be 18 years old at the time of application.) Application must be made in person. No faxes or emailed applica- tions will be accepted!! Applications for Apprenticeship are accepted all year every busi- ness day. All applications must be filed in person at the Training Center and a copy of your High School diploma, or GED certificate, along with a picture ID must be submitted with the application or it will not be accepted. At the time of filing you will be registered for a written test at Macomb Community College, at a cost of $60 (Non-Members Only) which you must pay at time of testing. Cash only will be ac- cepted. If you have any questions, call Dave at (313) 623-9390 or visit www.smwl292jatc.org for more information. 10 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020 Plumbers, Plumbers Sprinkler Fitters Pipe Fitters, Service Technicians, Local 98 Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 FARMINGTON – The next regular meeting will be September 9, Local 190 Gas Distribution 2020 at the local union hall at 5:30 P.M. The Executive Board will meet ANN ARBOR – UNION MEETING: The next regular union meet- Plumbers 98 the same night at 4:30 P.M. ing is scheduled for Monday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. at 7920 Jackson DETROIT – Membership of Plumbers Local 98. Brothers and Reminder: Article V, Section 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, By- Road, Ann Arbor, MI. Members are urged to attend and take an Sisters, Your officers and myself are in hope this letter find you and Laws and Rules of Order. Any project that falls into the jurisdiction of active part in the proceedings. your family well. Local 704 shall be manned by not less than two members. Any mem- GOLF OUTING: Our annual golf outing is cancelled for this *SPECIAL CALLED MEETING: Thursday, July 16th at 7pm for ber violating this By-Law shall be brought before the Executive Board year, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. the purpose of wage allocation and approval will be held at the UFCW for a trial and be subject to a fine. MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION - E-Mail address: Please con- 876 (Food Workers next door). It may not look like a normal meeting NFPA All Access is available for all 704 members. Please contact tact the union hall 734-424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 to make but we will do our best to supply you with current information. Please the Local 704 Training Center for username and password. sure we have a current e-mail address. keep an eye out for email blasts just in case we have to cancel due to Phone numbers to remember: NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for infor- OFFICE HOURS: Effective Monday, February 3rd, the Union changes in Covid guidelines. You will need to wear masks and keep mation regarding Health and Welfare or Pension fund questions. Hall office hours are as follows: Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. until social distancing to attend. Continuing education classes are being formed. Please reach 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Apprentices who are unable to vote please stay home, I do not out to the training center for further information or future classes you The office will be closed daily from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. recommend any one with a possible compromised immune system or would like to see added. 2020 - MICHIGAN LICENSE RENEWAL: Plumbing license re- older members to attempt to attend. All distributed allocations are posted Congratulations to retired Brother Dave Palmer who received his newals are done online ONLY!!! For detailed instructions and re- on our 98 Web page and went into effect the first week in June. 60 Year membership with Sprinkler Fitters Local 704. Thank you for quirements, please visit: www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free to stop The job site return-to-work guidelines are published on the Mi. your years of service. into the Union hall and pick up a copy of the instructions. Department of Labor and Economic opportunity web site for the State Condolences go out to the family and friends of retired Brother UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: www.ua190.org Current members of Michigan. Please take some time to review these before returning John Voodre who passed on June 22nd. Brother Voodre was a 59-year will be able to log into the “Members Only” section using your last to work. member of Local 704. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. name and UA card number. **** NEW ON THE WEBSITE***: Mem- Due to our compliance with Mayor Duggan’s STEP program, we Condolences go out to the family and friends of retired Brother bers can now view and sign up for job calls. The same procedure will have been given access to free Covid-19 testing to all Local 98 mem- John Minard who passed away on June 20th. Brother Minard was a 57 be used as the call-in line. If you are laid off or go back to work, there bers at the old State Fair Grounds on Woodward and 8 Mile in De- year member with Sprinkler Fitters Local 704. Please keep his family in are forms available to fill out on the website that will inform the hall. troit. Prior to going you must call for an appointment at 313-230-0505. your thoughts and prayers. CREDIT CARD MACHINE: You now have the ability to pay No Dr. note is needed, they will ask you for a code and ours is A speedy recovery to all of our sick and injured members. your union dues or purchase merchandise by credit card or debit 289488PL. This is free and zero copay. card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A surcharge of Our auto plants as well as construction sites are up and running 3.99% is added to your card on the transaction amount. We will then again. If you are asked to do any pre-hire safety of any type prior to mail you your dues receipt and credit charge slip. entering the plant on your own time that is not acceptable, you must Local 370 LAID OFF OR BACK TO WORK – IMPORTANT REMINDER be reimbursed for your time. Plumbers & TO ALL MEMBERS: All members who get laid off or report back to If you are not supplied any PPE or feel the job is not addressing work please immediately contact Karen (734) 424-0962 Ext. #210, these issues you have the right to call your agent and leave the job. Pipe Fitters to report the last day in which you worked or to report the day you We have established an anonymous safety hotline call in number for went back to work. PLEASE NOTE: Members can now go to the our locals 98, 636 members and our Contractors to investigate any Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 370 website under “members only” and fill out a “back to work” form or lack of protection or wrong doing by the owners we all work for, the FLINT – The next Membership Meeting is scheduled for Tues- “laid off” form. number is 313-340-7339. day, July 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm and has been designated a Special called INFORMATION - FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: The Union Hall will be open only to essential foot traffic on July meeting for wage increase allocation. Please note that this meeting will VISION PROGRAM – EYEMED – IMPORTANT INFORMA- 13th please use South entrance until further notice. Masks and gloves be at the new Training Center/Union Hall, located at 2151 W. Thomp- TION: EyeMed benefit cards are not necessary to access benefits, are required. son Rd. Fenton MI. This will also be a refreshment meeting. however, you may print a card from the EyeMed website. Vision Until further notice E-Board meetings are slowly getting under- The Union Hall will be open for business as usual starting on providers should be provided the following information at the time of way, if you need to contact or see the board please call V.P. Jim Cools Monday June 15th. Apprentice day classes will also resume the week the appointment; 1) Carrier Name -(EyeMed), 2) Member Name 3) at 734-307-9841, Retiree meetings are still cancelled. of Monday June 15th. Member Birthdate I repeat, the Union Hall and our Training Center have been shut Scholarship Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now EyeMed Customer Service Call: 888-581-3648 down to all unnecessary foot traffic, that does not mean the officers available online at our website UALOCAL370.ORG. The applicant must In Network Provider Listings Call: 866-804-0982 cannot be reached or center can’t be used. be a son or daughter of a member in good standing of UA Local Union EyeMed Website: www.eyemed.com In the meantime, any pertinent information can be found on our 370. Complete lists of qualifications are available at Local 370 Hall. NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD APP FOR YOUR SMART new web page, a whole list of information is now available to you Local 370 2020 Golf outing will be held Saturday, August 22nd DEVICE: Attention all members you can download the free Blue under the member only section. https://ualocal98.com at Flushing Valley Golf course in Flushing. 9:00 am Shotgun Start. Cross Blue Shield APP on your smart device. This will allow you to You now can fill out sub apps electronically, this now can be The price is $70 a man. $280 per team. Price includes 18 holes with see a copy of your BCBS card, review your claims, explanation of found on the web page. cart, lunch at the turn, Refreshments, Door prizes and Dinner. Stop by benefits and much more. Download: BCBSM The new Out of work list available to access there as well, just the hall and get the signup sheet with all the information. We are REPRESENTATIVE FROM FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: follow the instructions on the top of the web page. limited to 38 teams so sign up early if you want to play Bernadette will be available by phone call only. 1-888-390-7473 If you’re still having unemployment issues call BA’s Gary Glaser Sub Pay. Remember to qualify for sub pay when you are laid off, MEDICARE: When you become eligible for Medicare, please or Tom McWilliams. you must sign the out of work list. You can also collect when you are contact Bernadette Maus at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888-390-7473. If your looking to retire or need help with Benesys call Jon DeRoo on Jury Duty and miss work. If you are traveling, call Karla to see if CLASS INFORMATION – TRAINING CENTER- OFFICE or myself, the union hall phone # of 248-307-9800 will direct dial our you need to make sub-fund self-payments. All members were sent a PHONE: 734-426-3700 cells, agents Larry Delehant and Wade Kovach are there to help as well. Sub-Pay manual in 2018. If you did not receive one, please call TIC at TRAINING CENTER IS OPENED BACK UP TO MEMBERS Any Must/Most, upgrades, continuity’s or letters of certifica- (517) 321-7502 and ask for the 370 Sub Pay Fund Summary Plan De- WISHING TO UPDATE ANY CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR tions will still be taken care of by Paul Baker 248-585-1435, or our scription (SPD) QUALITIFACTIONS. Officers at 248-307-9800. Upcoming Night Classes: TBD PLEASE NOTE: You must call the training center before arriving. It’s that time again for your 2020 Plumbing License Renewal, it Committee and Board meetings are as follows: We are following the State and CDC guidelines. You must wear a face can be done ONLINE ONLY! For detailed instructions and require- Examining Board – Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 4:00pm mask inside the building. ments, please visit www.michigan.gov/bcc. Or call 98’s training Cen- FMR Committee – Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 4:00pm Lead/Asbestos/Bloodborne Pathogens Training (4 hours): ter and they will assist you. We have currently frozen taking applica- PAC committee – Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 5:00pm Monday, October 5th at 5:00 p.m. This is an in-person class, at the tions for our apprenticeship classes until further notice. Executive Board –Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 5:00pm Training Center. To register for this class contract Retha at 734-426- We are looking for Residential and Service Plumbers at this time, Building Committee – Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 6:00pm 3700. it will be a great chance to expand and grow again as many members Finance Committee -Tuesday July 14, 2020 at 6:15pm First Aid/CPR Training (4 hours): Monday, July 20th at 5:00 are looking to retire. So, if you know anyone working nonunion or is JATC Committee – TBD p.m. and Monday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. This is an in-person class, a past member that may be interested in us. Have them call 98’s Local 370 office hours 7:30am – 4:30pm. at the Training Center. To register please contact Retha 734-426- Organizer Rob Moses on his cell phone 248-763-2187. Sub/Sick checks will be processed 8:00am – 11:30 am and 1:30pm – 3700. The new U.A. Union cards are available at the hall when you pay 4:15pm daily. WELDING LAB: Will start back up by appointment only. It will your 2020 Union dues, these cards are good for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Attendance award drawing for membership meeting information. run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Don’t miss out on our agreement with the Detroit Land Bank Members present must have dues paid to date to claim award. Monthly LIMITED TO SEVEN (7) PARTICIPANTS. Call Andy Fielder, at the Authority. Local 98 members can purchase home or building in the Land award is150 dollars. Training Center to be added to the list on a daily basis 734-426-3700. Banks Holdings for half the list cost. Go to www. buildingdetroit.org to Attention All Active Members in Good Standing The Joint Ap- ASSE BACKFLOW RE-CERTIFICATION (8 HRS): This class see what this is about or contact the hall for details. prentice and Training Committee voted to reimburse any active mem- begins, Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th at 5:00 p.m. –In Brotherhood, Carlo Castiglione Business Manager Plumb- ber of Local 370 that takes and passes any training, testing or certifi- This is an in-person class at the training center. Reminders are being ers Local 98 cation that may be required to perform their work. This includes Rig- mailed out for this, so check you mail and RSVP. Condolences. To the families of the following members we wish ging, Med-Gas, Back flow or any work-related training or certification ASSE BACKFLOW TESTER CERTIFICATION (40 HRS): This to share our sincerest condolences on the passing of our members. expense. Members will be reimbursed after successful completion class starts Tuesday, August 18th and runs for five (5) weeks on Alfred Story, Frank Styles, William Prytula, James C Phillips. and verification of the cost. Lost wages will not be covered by the Tuesday and Wednesday, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. This is an in- Hanging Up Their Bibs. Berrnie Kulka, Mitch Conn, Preston JATC. Plumbing license renewal is still the responsibility of the mem- person class at the training center. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO Banks, Don Baloh, Randy Johnson, Dan Chaffin, Tim McCabe, Frank ber. If you have any questions, please contact local 370 JATC. EIGHT (8). Please contact Retha to register for this class 734-426- McMahon, Paul Earforth. We thank you for your hard work and Mobile App. Our mobile app is now available for download on 3700. Commitment to our local, we wish you all the best in your future. your cell phone. Go to the app store and search UA Local 370. Down- ASSE BACKFLOW RE-CERTIFICATION (8 HRS): This class All Retiree Meetings. Cancelled. load the app and sign in. You can read the latest Building Trades article, starts Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd at Detroit Plumbers Local 98 Scholarship Fund Golf outing will be see upcoming meeting dates, or pay your dues. This is a work in progress, 5:00 p.m. This is an in-person class at the training center. Please held Saturday, Aug. 8 at Oakridge/Marsh Oaks Golf Club. For tickets and we will add more content to the site as we move forward. check your certifications for the expiration date. A mailing will be or sponsorship information call Jon DeRoo at the hall. ALL GM Work requires Must Safety and Drug Testing: MUST sent out. Please contact Retha to register for this class 734-426-3700. Workers Assistance Program: I personally can’t tell you how safety modules are only valid for 4 years. Call the hall to sign up for MED GAS INSTALLER AND BRAZER CERTIFICATION (40 lucky we are to have Work life Strategies, LLC, they are available to the MUSTBSAFE.com website and complete all 18 safety modules. HRS): This class starts Tuesday, August 18th and runs for five (5) our members and their families to provide personal counseling ser- Members will not be eligible to work at any GM site until all 18 mod- weeks on Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is vices and when needed referrals to professionals in Recovery and Rela- ules are complete and are current on their drug test. If your drug test an online class, ran through ZOOM and BLACKBOARD. You must tionship/Divorce Support Groups/Child Custody/Criminal Defense. This is expired you must take one before you can be dispatched to any have a reliable internet connection and a computer to be in this class. program is not only for medical and/or personal issues, they also can GM work. Drug tests are only valid for 1 year. Call The hall and we Members wishing to be in this class must notify the training center steer you thru governmental resources with any consumer rights or will print you a drug test authorization form. no later than August 11th, so we can get you enrolled in Blackboard. child disability and much more. Please don’t hesitate and call C.J. Our web site is up and running. Check it out at ualocal370.org. Brazing practice and the tests for this certification will be at the train- Harrison at Work Life Strategies at 313-580-6887 for an appointment. We are now able to accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and ing center Out of Work List Changes/ SUB Pay. All working members will American Express for window dues. If you want to take advantage of MED GAS INSTALLER UP-DATE (8 HRS): This class starts be required to complete a SUB application within 48 hours of their this service there will be a $1.00 per month charge added to the monthly Wednesday, September 23rd (online) and Thursday, September 24th lay-off on-line or in person to ensure placement on the Out of Work window dues fee and a 3% fee for all other transactions. (in-person) at 5:00 p.m. Classwork is done online, via ZOOM and List. If you are out of work due to Disability or Workers Compensa- Plumbing, Mechanical and Residential Code Books are now avail- BLACKBOARD on Wednesday and test is in-person at the Training tion, please contact Jon DeRoo first at 248-762-9238 than BeneSys at able at the hall. The books are $75.00 each. Center on Thursday. Reminders are being mailed out for those who 248-813-9800 to verify your continued Insurance eligibility. Remember to keep your dues current. Any member failing to pay will be expiring prior to the next up-date class. Please contact Retha TRAINING CENTER NEWS. Phone # 248-585-1435. for 3 months shall stand suspended, unable to vote for a period of 1 year to register for this class 734-426-3700 Check out The Training Center’s website www.Plumbers98tc.org or run for office for a period of 2 years and subject to a $50.00 reinstate- APPRENTICES PLEASE NOTE: Make sure your e-mail and The Apprenticeship Application process is closed until further notice. ment fee. Dues must be paid in 3-month increments according to our phone number are updated at the training center. Please call and dial As the COVID-19 restrictions begin to relax the Training Center bylaws. Dues will be accepted up to 6:45 on union meeting nights. EXT. 2 is open and slowly returning to normal operations. We will begin Members wishing to take the U.A. welding certification test con- RETIREE MEETINGS – **SPADES and BREAKFAST MEET- journey plumber upgrade classes as soon as we are able. Please call tact business agent, Dan Gaudet for application and testing dates. INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. These Paul Baker at 248-585-1435 ext. 123 if you have any questions. Local 370 ball caps and winter fleece caps are available at the meetings will resume in August. ASSE Backflow Repairer Certification - ** Prerequisite: Must union offices. Ball caps $10.00 and fleece caps $5.00. Pocket Tee NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PAPER: hold a current ASSE 5110 Backflow Tester Certification. Class begins shirts are available for $10 dollars each. Hooded sweat shirts and Please contact Karen Spearin at the union hall, (734) 424-0962 Ext 8/18/2020. Call Training Center for full schedule. Pre-pay by check long sleeve pocket tee shirts are available. The sweat shirts are $30 #210, if you would like to put a special notification in the paper. only to hold your spot before the deadline 7/31/2020. and the long sleeve tee shirts are $15. Golf polo and golf wind shirts ASSE Backflow Tester Re-Certification exams are scheduled are available for $25. “If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean quarterly. Please be sure to check your expiration date, it is now If you shop on the internet, SHOP UNION MADE, log on to it.” required that you complete your update class prior to your expira- www.shopunionmade.com. –Andy Rooney (1919 - 2011 ) tion. For those who are eligible, please call the Training Center to T.I.C. fringe administrators’ toll free number is 1-888-797-5862. register and pre-pay by check only before the deadline September 25, 2020. The next scheduled recertification class is Oct. 27 & 28, 2020. Plumbers 98, continued If your brazing or welding certs are ready to expire, call to sched- ule an appointment. The next WELDING Tests will be Saturday, Sep- OSHA Training – OSHA 10, available as on an online class for tember 12, 2020. You must call to schedule your welding tests at least $25 at www.careersafeonline.com This OSHA 10 class is not affiliated 3 days prior to the class. The next BRAZING Cert Sessions will be with the UA or our Training Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Training is Friday, September 11, 2020. Please note: All members must be dressed also offered online through the MUST website. Go to appropriately to be in the shop area. www.mustonline.org. **Be sure to take the Construction Safety 2020 Course Hour reimbursement forms are now available at courses; not the General Industry courses. the Training Center. You must have 8 hours (approved hours credited It is each member’s individual responsibility to keep all their may vary from actual hours attended) of verifiable approved classes/ Certifications current. training from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020 to be eligible for the $80 reimburse- If the person you are trying to reach at the Training Center is mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com ment. unavailable, please leave a message to ensure we can return your call. (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 (Continued next column) We attempt to return all messages by the end of the business day. July 10, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11 Local 357 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & HVAC Service Plumbers & Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC 4; Chris Pomeroy, Kalamazoo Dis- Service Local 357 trict 5; Jen Aniano, Augusta (I) Pipe Fitters KALAMAZOO – UNION District 6; Meredith Place MEETING: Kalamazoo County Clerk / Regis- All Union Meetings Are ter of Deeds Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 333 CANCELED Indefinitely. With State Representatives: Julie Local 671 LANSING – July’s union Local the cancellation of June’s mem- Rodgers 60th District Represen- meeting is CANCELLED. bership meeting, Local 357 con- tative; Luke Howell, 63rd District With July 1 in the rear-view Plumbers, Pipe 636 ducted its Finance and Executive Representative Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671 mirror and auto insurance re- Fitters & HVAC Pipe Fitters, board meetings via video and MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- MONROE – The next Regu- newals taking place, we once conference call. The Finance SUES: As a member, TIC Interna- lar Union meeting is scheduled again want to remind you that the Service Steam Fitters, Committee reviewed and ap- tional provides a dedicated team for Aug. 6th at 7pm at the Union Local 333 Health Insurance does proved May’s expenditures. The of member advocates to assist hall. The next Executive Board NOT in any way cover auto-re- Local 111 Refrigeration & Executive Board met and dis- with the resolution of any and all meeting is also scheduled for lated claims. It is imperative that Air Conditioning cussed the following topics: Gov- medical claims issues. If at any Aug. 6 at 5pm at the Union hall. I you do NOT reduce your Auto Plumbers, Pipe Fitters and ernor Whitmer’s Executive Orders time you experience an issue with will get out a notice to all mem- Insurance Health Care Cover- HVAC Service 111 Service and Wage Allocation. your claims being processed and bers if we feel that it is still un- age. If so, it will be at your own UPPER PENINSULA – Both WAGE ALLOCATION RE- paid correctly, please contact TIC safe to meet. We are asking that risk. Republicans and Demo- the Escanaba and Marquette SULTS: The wage allocation vote international at 1-888-281-3461. If only voting members attend the crats who supported and rushed halls have been closed to walk-in Pipe Fitters Local 636 was held on Tuesday, June 16th. you are not satisfied with the ser- Union meetings until further no- the bill through should be members until further notice. DETROIT – There will be The results from that vote are vice you have received, please tice. Please be prepared to social ashamed. This was a gift to the Please call either hall for any NO July Union Meeting. $0.75 to Health & Welfare; $0.25 call me, Ken Willcutt at (269) 569- distance and wear a mask during Auto Insurance Companies in an assistance you may need. The Hall will be Re-Opening to Pension and the remainder on 3492. the meeting. There will be masks effort to simply get the liability The next possible member- on July 13, 2020 to all foot traffic. the check. The new package is WEBSITE INFORMATION available at the door. off Auto Insurance Carriers and ship meeting will be announced Masks are REQUIRED. Dues effective JULY 1, 2020. – FRINGES – TIC: Check out the Notice: The Local 671 family on to Traditional Health Care as soon as possible. payments or SUB transactions GOLF OUTING: Anyone website at www.ualocal357.com picnic is cancelled due to the Insurance Plans. Local 333 Thank you to the member- can still be done via email or by interested in helping with the Golf and the FACEBOOK Page @ Covid-19 pandemic. I know we all Health and Welfare is doing well ship for your patience during this phone. SUB email is mapril@ Outing – Please call Elliot Wilcox www.facebook.com/UALocal enjoy our picnic but I am not will- at this time but simply not in a process due to the current situa- pipefitters636.org – Ph # (269) 270-8584 – Event will 357/. You should sign up for ing to risk anyone’s health over position to accept the new risk. tion of the COVID-19 mandates The “early start 5 week boot be held on Saturday, July 18th, access to your fringe reporting it. I know this announcement is THE LOCAL 333 SCHOL- for gatherings. Any questions camp” Apprentice class has re- 2020 at Pine View Golf Club in done by TIC via the Union disappointing to many, but ARSHIP APPLICATION PRO- please call Business Manager, sumed as of June 1, 2020. They Three Rivers with the price re- website. To gain access, click on please understand that we must CESS FOR THE 2020-2021 Dean Gutzman and stay safe. have 2 weeks remaining to com- maining at $300 per foursome. the Members Access Your Infor- remain diligent at combatting this SCHOOL YEAR WAS DELAYED Local 111 JATC has can- plete their 5 week program, then Registration with a Hot Breakfast mation Here, then click on TIC disease by social distancing. ONE MONTH THIS YEAR DUE celled all Apprenticeship classes they will be ready to be dis- begins at 7:30 am with a Shotgun International Corporation and Health and Welfare: Re- TO THE COVID 19 OUTBREAK. including open welding at the patched to work. The Training start at 8:45 am. A Chicken / Steak then Register. This is where you cently you may have received a Applications will be available training center until further no- Center will be open for all dinner and Door Prizes will be will type in your Name, Email letter in the mail explaining the May 1, 2020. The deadline to ap- tice, with the exception of Med classes as of June 15th 2020. provided after golf. Call the Address, UA Card # and Create potential discounts in auto cov- ply has been extended. Applica- Gas and Backflow, they are on as The Leadership of Local 636 Union Hall to register and pay by your own password. erage. The first letter sent out by tions must be postmarked by July scheduled. Please contact Train- is doing their best to balance the credit card. Once you have completed all our third-party administrator 28, 2020 and in the Jackson office ing Coordinator, Jesse Harvala concerns of our members in re- POLITICAL ENDORSE- the information – click on the (TIC) was a letter meant for Local by July 31, 2020. Members may re- with any questions you may gards to their health with the con- MENTS: Local 357 is endorsing LARGE REGISTER button that is 370 members and referring to their quest an application by emailing have. cerns of the health of our Union, the following candidates for the surrounded by a Blue Box. Your coverage. At this time, you Joni at jthomas@ local333.com or Congratulations: To Jake & Trust Funds and Industry. We August 4th, 2020 primaries: User Access will be granted the should have been sent a second calling 517-784-1106 ext. #4 and Jess Fleury on the arrival of baby encourage everyone to fill calls Oshtemo Township: Dusty next business day. To access letter that explains our Local 671 leave a message. Applications will Emerson! as we are receiving for jobs where Farmer-(I) Township Clerk; Grant your account, once it is set up, Health and Welfare coverage re- also be available at all three offices Reminder: It is your respon- all the OSHA regulations work- Taylor-(I) Treasure; Zak Ford-(I) all you need to do is access the lating to auto accidents not be- when offices reopen. sibility to call the hall as soon as ing safely are being followed. Trustee; Cheri Bell-(I) Trustee; Membership Button again – type ing covered and that you should LOCAL 333 PLUMBERS & you get laid off, the day you call These jobs must be filled. Kizzy Bradford-(I) Trustee; in your email address and pass- maintain proper coverage PIPEFITTERS GOLF OUTING in is the date that you are placed If the hours are not worked Kristin Cole-(I) Trustee; Libby word – and all your information through your auto policy. If you HELD IN AUGUST IS CANCELED. on the Out of Work List. If you by our members they will be Heiny-Cogswell-(I) Township will be presented. As a member have any questions feel free to If you’re interested in taking do not call in you will not be re- worked by Travelers, which Supervisor via the website, you will be able call the hall for any explanations. any classes please sign up ferred to work. doesn’t help our Union or our Kalamazoo County: Zac to keep track of all your hours and Congratulations: I would at www.ua333.org or call Trent or Important Information: Trust Funds as the money is sent Bauer, Kalamazoo (I) District 2; receive an e-mail when hours are like to congratulate all the 2020 Diana at 517-323-0333. Contact the hall with any to the Traveler’s Home Local. In Mike Seals, Kalamazoo (I) District posted to your account. This is high school graduates. Good luck PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL changes with any of the follow- situations where a member very important as it is up to you on all your future endeavors. CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, ing: E-Mail, address, phone num- doesn’t have COVID, isn’t car- to keep up to date on the hours Mobile App: Our Mobile App as of January 2019, all Braze and ber, a new birth, marriage, divorce, ing for someone with COVID or Local 636 cont’d being paid on your behalf by ANY titled “UA Local 671” is available Weld Certifications shall be up- or death. For those of you who eligible under any of the other re- tion and transfers funds in your CONTRACTORS. in the App Store for I phone or dated within 120 days of their expi- have an email address that we do laxed rules of the State of MI re- Defined Contribution Pension, CHANGE OF STATUS: If Android. The Username for Lo- ration date, or you will lose your not yet have on record, please garding unemployment benefits; the number has changed. The you have a change of status for cal 671 Members is your last certifications. Check the date(s) of call and give it to April or Ann. we ask that you to take available new number for the VRU is 877- example: married, divorced, re- name and your book number (UA your Certifications, if they have Reminder to Welders/Weld- work, and it is your choice if you 410-9984. Plan provider number married, birth, death, workers Card Number). The Password is expired please contact Diana at ing Forms: The UA Welder do not, but please understand is 7526. comp, address change, etc., your book number. Please down- 517.323.0333. Though we send Qualification Continuity Report SUB benefits will not be paid in You can now login to your please call TIC at the phone num- load this app so you can keep up out everyone’s continuities to be forms are available on our these instances where Traveler Defined Contribution account on ber above and Lori at the Union on current information that the renewed; between contractors, website under Training or at the fitters are dispatched. the Local’s website. Just click on Hall. It is very important that we hall needs to get out. Recently, changes in addresses and the hall. Certifications expire every 6 Also it is your responsibil- the “Defined Contribution login keep all our records up to date. we have used it to send out Post Office, there is plenty of months and it is YOUR responsi- ity as a member to report when here tab” and it will take you to There seems to be a continu- Covid-19 related news and insur- room for error. Ultimately it is the bility to get your welding forms you return to work, not the the BeneSys login page. The ing problem regarding notifica- ance information; it is a great way member’s responsibility to make turned in on time. contractor’s. So please call the Defined Contribution website is tion of divorces. Note that you, to get news out to the Member- sure their certification(s) are 2020 Upgrade Certification Hall and speak to the Business www.yourplanaccess.com/ the member, will be responsible ship fast. current and updated. Class Schedule has been posted Agent on dispatch to report your benesys. All inquiries. for any bills incurred and paid In Closing: As most of you Weld Test (Second Tuesday to Local 111 web-site (lu111.com). return to work date. Are you “Work Ready”? on claims of an ex-spouse or de- know we are seeing an uptick in of the Month) Weld Test are Please update all Non-UA CJ Harrison would like all our Have any of your safety modules pendents. (See Pages 6 and 27 Covid-19 cases in almost every scheduled each month. (Unless certifications (Plumbing License, members to know that she is still expired? Is your Drug Test cur- in the Summary Plan Description state. Please stay diligent in your lack of participants) MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- available by phone during these rent? Check your report card at Booklet for clarification) Time social distancing and take all nec- If your Med-Gas Installer is ing a copy of your certification uncertain times, she is working mustbsafe.org and if it is time for limits apply for reporting status essary precautions to keep you going to expire within the next few to the Union Hall. from home doing phone confer- renewal call the Training Center changes so let the hall know and your loved ones safe. If you months please sign up on our 2020 BTA Class Schedule ences which is still beneficial to 248-585-0636 and they will regis- ASAP! need to conduct business at the website to take the renewal class. has been posted to Local 111 all our members and their fami- ter you. Be “ready” when the MISCELLANEOUS: Con- Hall, we are using the foyer at Med-Gas new certification: web-site (lu111.com). lies. You can contact her @ 313- calls come in. Safety modules gratulations to the family of Detroit Avenue, and masks are Please sign up online on our website Check your dues records! 580-6887 and drug tests are paid for by the Shane Kline on the addition of a mandatory. As always, you can or contact the training center. You are assessed a $50 reinstate- The 14th Annual UA Retiree Contractors Association. WHEN baby girl, Presley. call the Hall, use mail, or we can Adopt-A-Highway. Battle ment once you become 3 months Golf Outing will be held on Mon- YOU STAY CURRENT WITH We would like to extend a make other arrangements if that Creek: July 18. Volunteers will meet behind. You are automatically day July 20, 2020 at Sanctuary YOUR SAFETY MODULES, SPEEDY recovery to Wiley is more comfortable to you. at 9am, at the Quality Inn, 11081 Michi- expelled once you are over 6 Lake Golf Club in Troy, MI. We DRUG TEST AND FIRST AID, Boulding and Kim Neeb …. Get Please take care and be mindful gan Ave. E, Battle Creek. Please con- months behind. will begin with an 8:00am shot- YOU WILL QUALIFY FOR FU- Well Soon! of the safety of yourself and oth- tact Todd Scarbrough, (616) 893-5354 Safety Training on Local 111 gun start, 4 man scramble. Still TURE BONUS PAYMENT’S. ers. to sign up. Web Site: When taking the on- only $50.00 per person for 18 Financial Planning: Call Ja- Mike Jewell cell 419-262-8503 Jackson: Road construction line safety training, go to our web holes of golf with cart, snack at son May at Morgan Stanley 248- email [email protected] will cancel Adopt-A-Highway site ua111.com and click on Safety the turn and buffet dinner. Prizes 258-1750 for assistance and con- Vinnie Fenech cell 734-693- this summer. Links. Members must take these to be dispersed immediately fol- sultation relating to your Defined 4082 email vinnie@ualocal Lansing Adopt-A- safety trainings for each site to lowing dinner. It is limited to 72 Contribution Investments. He 671.com Highway: July 18, 2020, Volun- work at each mill. Please take note players so be aware that it is on a will help with a total financial plan teers will meet at 8:00am, at they are valid for 1 year. first come first serve basis. To if requested. Services are paid “A handful of patience is the Crowne Plaza Lansing MSHA Training: The 2020 purchase tickets, please contact for by the Defined Contribution worth more than a bushel of West, 925 South Creyts Road, Lan- MSHA schedule is on our web Frank Grammatico @ 586-913- Pension Fund. brains.” sing, MI 48917. Please contact site & our Facebook page. Call 7145. Recovery Support Group: –Dutch Proverb Jordon Grove at (517) 896-9434 to Cindy at (906) 228-6450 to regis- Due to COVID-19 Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support sign-up or if you have questions. ter. MSHA expires in one year. Pipefitters 636 is sad to announce Recovery group for ongoing re- that the Pipefitters 47th Annual covery from substance abuse and Golf Outing has been cancelled. addiction meets the second and Anyone looking for information fourth Tuesday of each month at regarding a refund please contact 4:30pm at the office of “Work Lance Pesci at 248-939-3421. Life Strategies” 26789 Woodward The Retiree Association Avenue, Suite 3105, Huntington meeting for the month of June Woods 48070. Call 248-545-8301 has been cancelled. The election for details or any questions you has been postponed until further may have. notice. Also, a Relations/Divorce Any member that is Retir- Support Group meet on the sec- ing contact Benesys @ 248-813- ond and fourth Thursday of the 9800 for your Retirement paper- month at 6pm. work or if you want to meet with Worker Assistance Pro- the Financial Secretary Trea- gram: Work Life Strategies, LLC surer, please give him a 7 to 10 are available to our members and day notice so that he can get all their families to provide personal of your paperwork in order. counseling services and when New Quarterly ending Sep- needed, referral to other profes- “Problems are only oppor- tember 30, 2020 UA Password is: sionals. Call 248-545-8301 to talk tunities in work clothes.” ESSENTIAL to a counselor for issues relating – Henry J. Kaiser (1882 - Dues: If you do not pay your to grief, alcohol and or drug ad- 1967) Dues by the end of each quarter. diction, bankruptcy, financial After 2 quarters go unpaid you management, marital, depression, “I am not concerned that will then be Expelled and have to legal and family counseling. you have fallen; I am concerned be Re-Initiated and pay a $200 Consultations with Work Life that you arise.” Re-Initiation fee. Strategies are a service paid for –Abraham Lincoln (1809 - Defined Contribution Pen- by the Insurance Fund. Refer- 1865) sion Plan: For those members rals to outside professionals, if “You cannot compile a wit who use the Voice Response Unit, needed, will be paid for accord- out of two half-wits.” VRU to obtain balance informa- ing to the current health care plan –Joe Orton (1933 - 1967) (Continued next column) benefits. 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020

Local 174 Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades

West Michigan Plumbers, Fit- bers only section of the website at the Union office. ters & Service Trades Local 174 under the “forms” tab on the left Retiree Breakfast: The sta- COOPERSVILLE – Meeting hand side, or you can call the tus of the August Retiree Break- Notice: THE AUGUST MEETING Union office and we’ll mail or fast is CANCELLED. If you are IS CANCELLED. A recent spike email you some. Mail or fax the a retiree and in need of assistance in cases has resulted in our re- completed form along with verifi- please contact the Local Union gion being moved back to phase cation that you received an un- Office. three. We need to reach phase employment payment to TIC. If Metal Trades, Helpers, and five to have a meeting. It is very you prefer to email the forms, Trainees: Please remember that if unlikely that we will reach phase please email them to Cami at you are working as a Metal five by Aug. 4. For that reason [email protected] and she will Trades, Helper, or Trainee your the Business Manager and Ex- submit them to TIC. raises are based on the day you ecutive Board agreed to can- PAC Cards: Since the elimi- were first dispatched to work at cel the meeting. THE AUGUST nation of prevailing wage, the that classification. If you are not RETIREE BREAKFAST IS ALSO race to the bottom on wages and sure of your dispatch date, please CANCELLED. benefits for publicly funded contact the Union office. It is up Attention: This paper is to projects has begun. Our political to you to let the Union office know. serve as the official notice to the focus over the years to come will Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia membership. be electing people who support - 3rd Wednesday of the month / PAUSING FOR A PHOTO in front of the Park Avenue Building in Detroit that’s under renovation are Dave Reynolds Memorial prevailing wage and wage stan- Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / 5:30 Project Supt. Jeff Cusin and mason Bob Pugno Jr. Both are Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Golf Outing: The golf outing will dards in general. In order to do pm 2 members employed by Grunwell Cashero. be Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Falls that we need to raise our PAC Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of at Barber Creek Golf Course. Reg- card participation. We currently the month / CIO Hall 490 West- istration starts at 8am with a shot- have less than half of the local ern / 6pm SMART union gun start at 8:30. The cost is $65 contributing to our PAC. Your All members are encouraged a player and MUST be paid by PAC contribution DOES NOT to become active in our area La- endorses Biden, check or cash at the Union Hall COME OFF YOUR CHECK. bor Councils. Please contact a by July 27. Each group must have When you sign the PAC card it Union Officer for details. Plumbers & who in turn at least two UA members. allows us to move money from FRINGE PLAN THIRD Local #174 Golf League: your working dues over to our PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: Steam Fitters backs key union The golf league has begun, but PAC. Please call Cami today and (TIC). West Michigan Plumbers, you can still join. The league find out if you have current PAC Fitters and Service Trades Local takes place a Hickory Knoll Golf card on file. No.174 Fringe Benefit Funds causes in video Course in Whitehall at 5pm on Save the Dates: Union Pic- 6525 Centurion Drive WASHINGTON (PAI) – The Wednesdays. The format is 2 nic, CANCELLED. Lansing, MI 48917-9275 Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 board of SMART, the combined person teams, if you do not have Dave Reynolds Memorial (517) 321-7502 Phone SAGINAW - All Union Meetings are postponed until further union of the Sheet Metal Work- a partner let us know and we’ll Golf Outing: Saturday, Aug. 1, (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free notice. Currently we have canceled July Meeting. We will make deci- ers and the old United Transpor- pair you up. If you would like to 8:30am Shotgun, Falls at Barber (517) 321-7508 Fax sions on all future meetings as we get closer. tation Union of rail workers, for- join or have any questions con- Creek BENEFITS WEBSITE: Annual Local 85 Picnic 2020 is cancelled. mally backed presumptive Demo- tact Ryan Bennett. November Union Meeting: westmichiganplumbers.org is Annual Local 85 Golf Outing 2020 is cancelled. cratic nominee Joseph Biden for Labor Day Events Can- MONDAY, Nov. 2 at 7pm the TIC website where you can We encourage members to do as much of their business as they the U.S. presidency in an unani- celled: Unfortunately, as we navi- Medicare Retirees: Effec- check your contributions and can by phone, email and fax. We will adhere to social distancing mous July 1 vote. gate these uncertain times the LPC tive Jan. 1 you are now enrolled benefit information. Click on ben- practices. SUB checks will continue to be mailed ONLY. We will be In turn, in his thank you has decided to cancel the Wild in a Humana Medicare Advan- efit inquiry. Your username is your available by phone and email anytime for your convenience. Please video posted on the union’s Game Dinner and the Labor Day tage Plan administered by Labor social security number. The pass- utilize the phone numbers and email addresses listed below. website, the former Vice President Parade for 2020. This was not First. If you have any questions word for first time users is ALL NON-CRITICAL INTERACTIONS is cancelled until fur- strongly supported SMART-spe- an easy decision, but with the un- about premium payments contact K4GHB39 (case sensitive). You ther notice. Please utilize email and phone calls whenever possible. cific causes, which are also im- certainty of COVID-19 we as a TIC. All other questions should will then be prompted to create a Below is a list of main contacts for the hall: portant to other building trades committee feel it is the respon- be directed to Labor First. permanent password. Justin Pomerville, Business Manager (989) 799-5261 x 13 and railroad unions. sible thing to do. Labor Fest in Short Term Disability: The Forms: The forms for Dollar [email protected] They include Project Labor Grand Rapids is also cancelled. Local #174 Board of Trustees re- Bank Reimbursement and Sub Jamie Badour, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 15 Agreements and Davis-Bacon Family Picnic Cancelled: cently voted to increase the Pay are on the www.ua174.org [email protected] wage requirements on all feder- The Picnic Committee has recom- short-term disability amount from website under the Members Only Tim Danielak, Business Agent (989) 799-5261 x 14 ally funded construction projects, mended cancellation of this $300 per week to $400 per week. section and Forms and Links tab. [email protected] both key building trades goals. year’s family picnic. It is unlikely This increase will be effective Contract Requirements: Clint Steele, Business Agent (231) 499-7330 And Biden backs two-person that a gathering of that size will Sept. 30, 2019. Please remember Section 5.7 of [email protected] crews on all freight and passen- be allowed by July. We want to Local #174 Gear: We have our collective bargaining agree- Bobby Anderson, Organizer (989) 799-5261 x 12 ger trains. Freight railroads, and make sure to protect the health setup an online store with apparel ment states, “Persons called from [email protected] the GOP Trump regime, push one- of our members and especially through Trophy House in the unemployed list will report to Kristin Tuthill, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 11 person crews, which workers and our retirees. Muskegon. You can order and work with a UA/WMMCA issued [email protected] unions point out is a large safety Dues: The UA and Local pay online and either pick up the drug card.” Section 18.5 states, Feather Reige, Office Professional (989) 799-5261 x 10 hazard. Further, Biden, an Amtrak #174 are providing monthly dues merchandise or pay to have it “…employees…shall be required [email protected] commuter for 36 years, would relief to those members not work- shipped. There is a link on our to maintain the following Safety The next Northern Meeting is postponed until further notice. triple federal transit dollars. ing due to COVID-19. website, ua174.org. You can also Training Certifications: First Aid/ I hope everyone had a happy and safe Independence Day. Please Biden also said that if • Beginning in April any go to www.trophyhouse- CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and stay conscious to this pandemic Covid-19, adhere to all social dis- elected, he would propose a $1 member working in the trade who brands.com/online-stores/local- OSHA 10.” Please make sure you tancing and mask recommendations. trillion plan to rebuild, update and works 40 hours or less in the prior 174/ to order. You can also find a are in compliance with our agree- Please check the ualocal85.org or our Facebook page for the modernize U.S. infrastructure. month will be given credit for one link in the members Facebook ment. most up-to-date information. The same day he spoke, the month’s dues. group. They will print the ap- Out of work list: Please re- The new website is up and running. Please check out Democratic-run U.S. House ap- • Eligibility will be determined parel once they receive twenty member to call extension 17 when www.ualocal85.org. Click on Local 85 Members to access members proved a $1.5 trillion plan. The off the previous month’s em- orders and contact you once your you are laid off. You must call line only information. Login information is username: first initial with full AFL-CIO Transportation Trades ployer contribution list. order is ready. 17 to be put on the available to last name. Password is 00 with your UA Card Number. If you should Department endorsed it, but GOP • Each month you are eli- Dispatch: We will be split- work list. When you leave a mes- have any difficulties logging in, please call Kristin or Feather at (989) President Donald Trump’s advis- gible, one month’s dues credit will ting up the dispatch responsibili- sage, please speak clearly. Any 799-5261 ext. 11 or 10. ers want him to veto it. That plan be added to your account. There ties between the business agent member who goes to work with- The new Facebook page is live. If you are currently on the has a big “green” component, will also be no reinstatement fees and the assistant business man- out a referral is in violation of our Local Eighty-Five Facebook account, invites were sent to have which gives construction unions assessed. ager positions. Each person will Collective Bargaining Agreement you join the new site. UA Local 85 page is our public Facebook qualms. But Smart had no qualms • This program will continue be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There and Article XXXI of our Constitu- account. UA Local 85 Members Group is our new members only about Biden. on a month by month basis as is a dispatch email: dispatch- tion and Bylaws. Please contact Facebook. On this page, we will have important messages and “SMART engaged with and determined by the UA. @ua174.org which both offices the Union Hall to find out your reminders specific to our membership. Please like both and let us listened to our members from • You will still be expelled if have access to. There is a dis- position on the out of work list. know what you think. coast to coast about their views you are more than 6 months in patch phone extension that will Union Hall extension num- GOD BLESS ORGANIZED LABOR AND THE LABOR MOVE- and opinions regarding our arrears. switch between the two offices bers: Ryan Bennett Business MENT! union, their jobs and current VOTE: Mail ballots are go- depending on who is on dis- Manager ext:12, Nathan Phillips Training Center News: JATC interviews will be held the middle events that affect their future. This ing out and the campaigning is patch. The dispatch schedule for Assistant Business Manager ext. of July for the purpose of selecting a new class of apprentices. was launched to ensure members ramping up. Remember in Michi- the next month will be as follows: 13, Jason Finch Business Agent The UA Local 85 JATC also held interviews for a new Service have a say in shaping the course gan you can now vote absentee Nathan Phillips (616) 916- ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer Instructor. Congratulations and welcome to Jason Boensch, I am cer- of our union as it proceeds to for no reason. You can apply for 0667: 6/29/2020 to 7/12/2020 ext.15, Lisa Johnson Accounting tain you will be an asset to the Service Training Program. advance needs and viewpoints of an absentee ballot and register to Jason Finch (231) 670-4482: Manager 11, Cami Burris Admin- SUB Fund: the membership,” union Presi- vote at www.mvic.sos.state.mi- 7/12/2020 to 7/26/2020 istrative Assistant ext. 10, Train- Print Unemployment Payment History located underneath the dent Joseph Sellers said. .us/avapplication New insurance carriers: ing Dept: Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, Certification Tab when logged into your MiWAM account. Deadline SMART members also met 401K Withdrawal: The re- Active and NON Medicare Retir- Nicole Shumaker ext. 30. for submittals is Noon on Thursday in order to receive a check that with hopefuls from both political cently enacted CARES Act allows ees Training News: Friday. Checks will be mailed out on Friday. No in person pickups parties, including Trump, about is- the 401k Plan to adopt a special Aetna: (888)290-7241 ANNOUNCEMENT: Con- allowed. If a holiday falls on a Friday, checks will be issued on Thurs- sues important to the union. Sell- in-service distribution for partici- Save-Rx: (800)228-3108 gratulations to Zac Prince on ful- day and deadline will be moved up to Wednesday by noon. ers did not discuss the Trump pants who are diagnosed with Medicare Retirees filling his apprenticeship obliga- Where to submit documents: Address: UA Local Union 85 SUB, meeting, other than to say SMART COVID-19, whose spouse or Labor First: (616) 345-0788 tions and becoming Local 174’s P.O. Box 6547, Saginaw, MI 48608 Fax: (989) 791-3468 Email: members “can no longer wait af- child is diagnosed with COVID - Organizing Update: Please most recent journeyman! [email protected] ter four years of empty promises 19, or who are experiencing eco- contact Chris Pelton if you know We are happy to announce SUB Application for Benefits: Must be on file in order to receive for new infrastructure initiatives nomic hardship as a result of the of any jobsites with a non-union that the Training Center has re- SUB Check. Available at the Hall. from the current administration.” pandemic. plumbing or mechanical contrac- opened to daytime as well as 90 Day Rule: The weeks you are claiming must be submit- “Biden has a long history of This distribution can be up tor or if you are interested in ac- nighttime training as of Monday, ted within 90 days of the first Monday following the week in engaging with SMART members to $100k, is not subject to the tively assisting with our organiz- June 15. If you were enrolled in a which you are eligible to receive a State benefit per the Plan and working families in both the ordinary 10% excise tax, and the ing efforts. There are plenty of night class at the time the Train- Documents. sheet metal and transportation in- income tax from the distribution opportunities available, ranging ing Center was required to shut Taxes: There are no taxes taken out of SUB Fund Checks, how- dustries. The endorsement deci- can be spread out over a 3-year from a one-day ride-along with a down, you will be contacted with ever they are taxable wages and you will receive a W-2 at the end of sion was based on Biden’s strong period. Individuals receiving Business Agent or Organizer all information on completing the the year. If you want taxes withheld from your SUB Fund Check, support of the concerns most such a distribution may also re- the way up to full blown salting. class you were enrolled in. Addi- please indicate the dollar amount for Federal and State on each SUB important to our members, includ- pay the distribution over 3-year Dues: Please keep your tional night classes will be added submittal. ing the need for two-person rail- period, in which case they will not monthly window dues current. in to the schedule slowly. NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: road crews, retirement and pension be subject to income tax on what You can find your dues balance If you have a certification that Address & Phone Update: Please call the Union Hall to update security, protection of prevailing they repay. Unlike other hard- on the website or by calling the has expired in the last few months any address or phone number changes at (989) 799-5261 ext. 10. wages, and a prioritization of work- ships, this particular distribution Union office. Remember that if and have questions regarding re- Beneficiary Cards: Please call the Union Hall for any changes in place safety.” only requires that the member you are expelled from the UA that certification, please contact the beneficiary information at (989) 799-5261 ext. 10. The AFL-CIO, IBEW and self-certify the need. The Fund you are no longer eligible to at- Training Office. Many certifica- Email Addresses: Please email [email protected] to update Iron Workers, among other build- is not required to independently tend Local Union events, such as tions have extended grace periods email addresses. ing trades unions, have also en- corroborate the participant’s cer- meetings, picnics, awards ban- on expiration dates. Website Address: Please visit www.ualocal85.org. dorsed Biden. tification with medical documen- quets and Christmas parties. FIRST AID: First Aid/CPR/ Insurance: When you are working out of another Local’s juris- “It’s about time our govern- tation or other types of documen- Jurisdiction: Remember to BBP class will be the second diction it may take up to 90 days for your Insurance and Pension to ment fought for you as hard as tation. The distribution is a one- always call into the local you are Thursday of the month, from be reciprocated back to Local 85, which may cause problems with you’ve been fighting for our time event only and must be taken traveling to. Don’t rely on any- 5:00p-9:00p. The next classes will your Health Insurance. ALWAYS SAVE YOUR CHECK STUBS and country,” an animated Bidensaid in 2020. This program applies to one else to call in for you. They be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 and fax them in to the hall at 989-791-3468 with the local you are working in the video, punctuating his only the employer contribution will not get into trouble. It’s the Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. out of indicated. We will fax them down to BeneSys to keep your three-minute talk with frequent 401k and will begin April 20th, member who is working in another Due to the current indoor Insurance up to date. hand gestures. You need to do 2020. You will receive an official local who has not checked in that social distancing restrictions, we RETIREE LUNCHEON: All retirees’ luncheons are postponed your jobs without risk or fear. You notice in the mail soon. gets into trouble. Please contact are unable to start open welding. until further notice. Please check the ualocal85.org or Facebook for deserve a safe workplace and an Sub-Pay: The board of Ryan Bennett if you see another Please contact Jeff or Nicole to all up to date information. administration that actually en- trustees voted to temporarily local’s contractors/members sign up for classes or if you have CONDOLENCES: We extend our condolences to the family of forces workplace safety rules. raise the maximum sub pay credit working in our jurisdiction. questions. Call the training office Gerald Walters who passed away on June 25, 2020. You deserve a government that from $130 to $260 from March 23rd Contact Info: Please make @(616)837-0222 x16 (Jeff) / Nicole Remember you all are essential to me. not only encourages but protects until the end of April. To file for sure we have your updated con- @(616)837-0222 x30. Justin M. Pomerville organizing and collective bargain- sub-pay, fill out a sub-pay form. tact information. Check your info Or via text Jeff (231)923-8140 Business Manager/Financial Secretary ing and advances workers’ rights You can find a form on the mem- on the website or by calling Cami / Nicole (231)206-4213. across the board.” July 10, 2020 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Local 47 Regional Local 207 Heat and Frost Insulators Abatement Workers Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 47 Heat and Lansing – Local 47 Lansing Office, 419 S. Washington Square, for help with future placement. Asbestos Supervisor Refresher > Abatement Workers Local 207 Suite 301, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Ph.: 517-708-0665. Updated, working telephone Saturday, August 29th, 2020 Frost TAYLOR – Hope all members numbers are necessary to help Check with the Office to Local 47 regrets to inform our members that the 2020 Annual Golf enjoyed the 4th of July with their Outing has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We look you with work placement. Do not ensure the classes will occur as Insulators families. The forward to seeing everyone for next year’s Annual Golf Outing. get caught without the necessary scheduled. great weather, current job site credentials, al- — All classes will be held at Lo- Breath of Life Gun Raffle and Scholarship drawings will still take although ex- Local 25 place on July 24th. More information will be coming. though several state agencies cal 207’s office @ 26453 Northline tremely warm To combat and limit the spread of Covid-19, Local 47 encourages have relaxed renewal require- in Taylor. surely made for ments due to the pandemic. — Classes begin promptly at all members to continue to work safe, and if you feel sick contact a a great day. Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 doctor immediately. The General Office has not 8AM and end at 4PM, followed Work contin- SOUTHFIELD – REMINDER: We Any retirees wanting to go to work, please call the office. yet lifted the ban on Union Meet- by a Lead Awareness Update. ues to improve are still under the direction of ing and Elections. Our current If you are due to expire and The Funds Trustees have waived the 79-hour rule. although some- the Interna- Remember that all Union Meetings have been suspended until election process is still on hold need one of these refreshers now, what slower tional Union. further notice. DAN until an ok is given to proceed. please call the Taylor Office (1- than last year at Pursuant to All members will be notified by 800-207-5622) to register. The International Union is requesting all the names of past and SOMENAUER this same time. their directive, present members that are Veterans of the Armed Forces. This list will mail when the election can re- —Class sizes are being limited When you do the JULY 2020 be going back to our charter in 1937. We need the name, registration sume. due to state guidelines currently return to work, follow all required UNION MEET- UPCOMING ASBESTOS in place. number, military branch and dates served. Please call the office for Covid guidelines that may be in ING has been more information. TRAINING CLASSES: BE SAFE, STAY HEALTHY, place for certain sites. Remember cancelled. Un- All members should have received a letter from our International Asbestos Supervisor Re- & FOLLOW THE SOCIAL DIS- to call in if you are unemployed fortunately, due regarding the Asbestos Exposure Scientific Study. For more informa- fresher – Saturday, July 11th, 2020 TANCING GUIDELINES! to the ongoing tion on how to participate in this study, please contact Business CURT directive and Manager Patrick Welch at the main Local 47 Office number: 517-708- McGLONE the uncertainty 0665 of when it will be Per the Rules and Procedures: lifted, Local #25’s ANNUAL PIC- Members must notify the office within 24 hours of being laid off NIC has been cancelled as well. or charges may be placed. Continue to monitor the Members must notify the office before ANY overtime is worked. Facebook page for updates. Contracts are available at the Union Office or at the Union Meet- APRIL PER CAPITA: The ing upon request. required Per Capita payment for OSHA 10: Local 47 will be offering OSHA 10 to any Active any member working less than 32 Member who is not current with the program. The course is done hours in the month of April 2020 online, so if you wish to take the course please contact the Local has been waived. Any payments Union office with your email address and we will be more than already made to the Union Office happy to set it up for you. If you do not have a computer at home, will be returned. you are welcome to come to the Local Union Office to take the APPAREL: New Local 25 course. apparel is available at the Union To ensure all Active Members and Retirees are receiving their Hall. New items include: knit hats Robo calls please make sure you have not blocked the following and beanies, new hi-vis short number: (804) 441-8365. There are several members who have the and long sleeved t-shirts and hi- number blocked and therefore are not receiving the Robo Calls. These vis hoodies. Apparel can be calls are only used for Important Notifications from the Local Union viewed on the Facebook page. Business Manager and Funeral Notifications. If you are not receiv- EMPLOYMENT ing these calls, please contact the Local Union Office and we will CHANGES: All employment double check to make sure we have the correct number in the system changes; hire, lay off, fire, shop or if you may have blocked the number. A RENDERING OF the completed Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson. change, disability, etc. must be Local 47 has been receiving a lot of returned mail from our mem- called into the Union Hall. The bers. We ask that if you have a change of address or phone number only way to guarantee you are to please call the Local Union Office right away so we can update New way to welcome patients on the out of work list and your your information throughout our system, TIC’s, and the with the employment records remains cur- International. It is very important to make sure your contact informa- rent and correct is to call the Of- tion is always update with Local 47. going up at Henry Ford Allegiance fice – (248) 352-1850. Anyone interested in joining the newly formed Breath Of Life (Continued from Page 1) The facility was established knit together our current and LAY OFF/HIRE: Please be Committee is asked to please call the Local Union Office. “Most importantly, we want in 1918 and known for much of brand new patient towers, and reminded, all members shall no- Pension and Health Welfare: Larry Tolbert (269-345-8944). Allied to make it as easy as possible for the next 90 years as Foote Hospi- allow for expanded space for tify the Business Manager within Workers’ Local 47 Fringe Benefit Funds, 6525 Centurion Drive, Lan- patients and customers to find tal. In 2008 the name was changed our cardiovascular services forty-eight hours after accepting sing, MI 48917-9275. Toll Free Number: (800) 323-8079; Telephone their way to the services they to Allegiance Health, and then re- on the first floor,” said HFAH a job or upon termination of em- No.: (517) 321-7502; Fax Number: (517) 321-7508 need. With simpler way-finding, named Henry Ford Allegiance President and CEO Georgia ployment. Failure to report will Larry Tolbert will be available via phone to answer any ques- lots of natural light and comfort- Health in 2016. Today Henry Ford Fojtasek. “We are making result in an automatic $50 fine. tions regarding Pension, Welfare and Vacation Funds. Larry is the able surroundings, we hope pa- Allegiance Health is a 475-bed these important renovations S.U.B. FUND: Please be re- Secretary for the Pension, Welfare, Vacation and Special Benefits and tients will feel more relaxed be- health system with 40 locations with our patients in mind, and minded, in order to receive a can be reached by phone at (269) 345-8944, or by mail at: P.O. Box fore even reaching their destina- throughout Jackson County and based on the input of our cus- S.U.B. Fund check on Friday, all 19541, Kalamazoo, MI 49019. tions.” beyond. tomers, staff and physicians, paperwork must be submitted to To all active members, if you have not sent in your Coordination The project began last “The updates to the so that we can be sure we are the Office no later than 2:00 p.m. of Benefits Form, your Spousal Form, or your Birth Certificates for year, and the main entrance to hospital’s entrance will also meeting their needs.” on Thursday. your Children, no one will be covered on our insurance until these the hospital was shut down in SUB FUND TIME LIMITA- items are sent to TIC. Please call TIC immediately at (800) 323-8079 early March, with an entrance TION: Please be reminded, per and get the above-mentioned forms into the fund ASAP and you will usually reserved for health the Plan Document: Each time a be reinstated retroactively care professionals slated to be participant receives a State Un- Remember that Auto and Motorcycle accidents are not covered used by the public through employment check, he/she must by our plan. Auto and Motorcycle accidents should be covered by November. The entire project mail or deliver the receipt, check your personal Auto Insurance policy. is expected to last 18 months, stub, or a copy of the check to Members having questions regarding Pension and Welfare Fund and when completed will in- the Administrator’s office within please contact TIC International at the numbers below or log onto clude covered lanes for patient 30 days of receipt of said State their Website: www.heatfrostlocal47benefits.org: drop off and pick up, a two-story Unemployment check. Any re- Please complete and return the working spousal forms to TIC. atrium, central relocation of the quest for a benefit payment past JATC Coordinator Phil Wilson (616-466-8736) outpatient pharmacy, private the 30 days will be denied per the Applications are open for the Apprenticeship Program. Call the patient registration bays, ex- Plan Document. Union Office. pansion of the coffee shop BENESYS: When calling the Good and Welfare: Get well to all our sick or injured members. and the lobby’s gift shop. Fund Office, Benesys, please be sure to get the name of the per- son providing you information. ESPER AIELLO LAW GROUP, PLLC Lately, we have been experienc- State jobless agency says it is ing some incorrect information being provided to our members. Construction Injury In order to make sure the correct making progress on claims backlog information is provided, it helps LANSING – The Michigan’s for benefits. tor Steve Gray. “We will not rest Specialists to have a name so the Union Of- Unemployment Insurance Of the remaining unpaid until the claims backlog is elimi- Representing Building fice can call Benesys, correct the Agency has had an awful record claimants, most are flagged for nated and all eligible Michigan Trades Workers since 1988 person providing incorrect infor- in paying the flood of jobless potential impostor fraud. Cur- workers get every single dollar mation and find out why they are claims during the COVID-19 rently, less than 39,000 unpaid they are entitled to.” WORKERS’ COMP providing our members with in- pandemic, but the agency now claims have yet to be resolved, Going forward, for work- Tim Esper Mark Aiello correct information. says it met its July 4 deadline of the UIA says, and are being ers who applied prior to June SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SICK AND INJURED: Please making determinations on “all held for additional identity veri- 1 and are still awaiting a deci- CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LITIGATION keep all our sick and injured mem- currently eligible, certifying un- fication while only around sion on eligibility, the UIA bers in your thoughts and paid claims that were filed before 20,000 unpaid claims are held said it will pay out benefits, ESTATE PLANNING - ELDER LAW prayers. May 1.” pending adjudication for other determine that the claimant is Our associates also handle: Since March 15, the agency reasons. ineligible and communicate UNEMPLOYMENT • ANY INJURY CASE “The mind of a bigot is like said in press release on July 6, “The UIA remains committed why, or deem the claimant un- the pupil of the eye. The more around 2.1 million eligible claim- to quickly processing claims. reachable after multiple at- ASBESTOS/TOXIC EXPOSURES • DRIVERS LICENSE RESTORATION light you shine on it, the more it ants have applied for state and While there is only small percent- tempts to make contact. will contract.” federal benefits, with over $15 age of eligible workers who have This includes the roughly 3031 W. Grand Blvd, Suite 440, Detroit 48202 –Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. billion in benefits paid to more yet to be paid, we know that is no 30,000 unpaid claimants who filed (1841 - 1935) than 2 million workers. 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www.uispowerservices.com 14 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN July 10, 2020 Thousands of volunteers Scenic Trail will connect you to along the North Country Trail Michigan’s natural resources and plan workdays, conduct regular provide a premier recreation ex- Outdoors maintenance and, like Norton, perience. devote their own time to the trail With so many unique and they love. scenic destinations to offer hik- Michigan’s North Country Trail “I’m impressed by the volun- ers along the way, and with its teers who come out to work, hundreds of volunteers and sup- By Dakota Hewlett building bridges, puncheon porters, the North Country Na- Michigan Department of (boardwalk), trimming brush and tional Scenic Trail – and by asso- Natural Resources trees,” Norton said. “I greatly ap- ciation, the Iron Belle Trail – is The North Country National preciate the time that they put in.” just one of the many great rea- Scenic Trail, or North Country Whether you are hiking all sons why Michigan is likely to Trail for short, is the longest trail the way through from Vermont to maintain its status as “The Trails in the National Trail System, North Dakota, walking the length State.” stretching more than 4,600 miles of Michigan, or just out for a short For more information, visit between North Dakota and New stroll, the North Country National Michigan.gov/DNRTrails. York. In Michigan, the trail covers 1,150 miles and connects some of our most scenic and beloved des- tinations, including Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Tahquamenon Falls State Park and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, along with many small towns and communities whose residents embrace the trail and welcome those who hike it. The website for the trail beck- ons visitors to “Come to the THE SCENIC O Kun de Kun Falls on the Baltimore River in Ontonagon County sits along the North North Country.” Country National Scenic Trail. MDNR photos “Trek the hills and valleys. Michigan hosts more miles Trail is 71 percent complete, with “Now I have something to do Stand on the shores of lakes and of the North Country Trail than many projects underway over all the time – hiking is a year- streams from glaciers 10,000 years any of the other seven states the both the hiking and bicycling round activity,” Norton said. before. Clear-flowing water, red/ trail traverses. routes to connect the gaps re- “I’ve met a lot of great people.” A COUPLE ENJOYS an autumn stroll along a stretch of the Iron gold of autumn, a fairyland of The trail also provides the maining along the trail between In 2017, she hiked the entire Belle Trail in Bridgeport in Saginaw County. snow, open prairies and distant backbone of the hiking portion of Michigan’s great natural re- length of the North Country Trail horizons paint the land,” the Michigan’s signature Iron Belle sources, towns and cities, and in the Lower Peninsula, a distance website reads. “Historic sites Trail, which stretches from Iron- endless recreational opportuni- rambling more than 500 miles. along the way tell how America wood in the far western Upper ties. “It was section hiking; I’d settled and grew as a nation. Peninsula, to Belle Isle in Detroit. Some hiking highlights along take three or four days at a time From North Dakota to New York “The North Country Trail is the North Country Trail’s Iron and drive up to hike the next sec- (and soon Vermont), adventure is a magnificent asset to the nation, Belle Trail sections in the Upper tion. The fun part was being in never far away.” the state of Michigan and the Peninsula include the spectacu- small towns that I had never been Spawned from the National Iron Belle Trail,” said Paul Yauk, lar Pictured Rocks cliffs east of to,” Norton said. Trails System Act of 1968, the state trail coordinator for the Munising, hills and ridges, water- She completed her hike of the North Country Trail has grown Michigan Department of Natural falls and rivers of state-managed Lower Peninsula in 34 days, an from a grand idea to a destination Resources’ Parks and Recreation forest lands, five state parks and adventure that started out as a for hikers and backpackers look- Division. “Without the North the Hiawatha and Ottawa na- way to celebrate her birthday and ing to experience some of the best Country Trail, the dream of creat- tional forests. ended up becoming a trek across small towns and scenic places in ing the Iron Belle Trail might never After shuttling across the the state. the United States. have been realized.” Mackinac Bridge, the trail contin- Norton said Michigan has As a National Scenic Trail, In 2013, then-Gov. Rick ues south along the western side changing terrain and diverse the trail is administered by the Snyder, who declared Michigan of the Lower Peninsula, where beauty as the North Country Trail National Park Service with assis- “The Trails State,” wanted to more state parks, the Jordan River traverses the state. tance from the North Country showcase Michigan by creating Valley, the Manistee National For- “Southern Michigan has the Trail Association, a nonprofit or- a trail from Detroit to Ironwood. est, Yankee Springs State Recre- most beautiful farmland, unique ganization comprised of thou- The idea later evolved into one ation Area and the North Coun- barns and the most wildflowers sands of members and volunteers trail with two routes – one for hik- try Trail Association’s headquar- I’ve ever seen in my life,” she said. who work on building, maintain- ing and one for bicycling. ters in Lowell await. Recently, as the president of ing, planning and promoting the The hiking route of the Iron Jane Norton, president of the her local NCTA chapter, Norton trail. Belle Trail is 1,273 miles long, shar- association’s Chief Noonday has seen a very large increase in The association, headquar- ing 1,033 miles with the North Chapter in southwest Michigan, hiking due to the COVID-19 pan- tered in Lowell in Kent County, Country National Scenic Trail as has been involved with the orga- demic. has 37 local chapters and affili- it travels through 48 of the state’s nization for eight years. She “It is great to see so many ates whose members not only help 83 counties, across the Upper joined the association as a new people of all ages outside, so build and maintain the entirety of and Lower peninsulas. hiker, but quickly became in- many new people. I hope they the trail, but also lead hikes and The Michigan DNR over- volved as she made friends with continue hiking and become mem- events promoting the trail. sees the trail. Today, the Iron Belle others in the chapter. bers and volunteers,” she said.