121th Year OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF SAN FRANCISCO Volume 121, No. 2 February 2021 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org Council Enters Into Historic Community Workforce Agreement With UCSF, Creating 1,000 Long-Term Construction Jobs w The 10-year, $3 Billion Project Will Result in a New State-of-the-Art Hospital for the City, Good-Paying Work for Tradespeople, and More an Francisco’s Gonzalez said. “It couldn’t have COURTESY OF UCSF building and con- come at a more crucial moment struction trades in our city’s history.” workers can count To ensure the highest quality, a massive new safety, and efficiency in con- projectS in the “win” column: struction, the Council will enter construction of the new hos- into the agreement on behalf of pital at UCSF Helen Diller its 60,000 local skilled workers Medical Center at Parnas- in 32 trade unions. The pact, the sus Heights. Last month, the first of its kind for the Univer- San Francisco Building and sity of California system, is a Construction Trades Coun- formal agreement between the cil, together with UC San Council and HBW, the general Francisco and Herrero Boldt contractor hired by UCSF. It Webcor (HBW), announced a ensures that the $3 billion build- Community Workforce Agree- ing project will employ a union ment (CWA) that will pro- workforce with strong represen- The UCSF Parnassus Heights Campus is seen here as it currently exists. The new hospital will take better mote collaboration between tation of local labor. advantage of its beautiful surroundings, with a plan in place to better integrate it into the serene green the university, labor unions (continued on page 9) space at the foot of Mount Sutro. and construction firms on this large construction project. The new hospital is a How One of the Nation’s Strongest, decade-long, $3 billion project that is expected to create 1,000 Longest-Lasting Trades Councils Got construction jobs and comes at a time when unemployment Its Start and Built Its Power numbers are high due to the w A Fascinating Look Back at the San Francisco Building COVID-19 pandemic. “This agreement builds a Trades Council’s Birth and Early Days sturdy bridge between local By Catherine Powell, Director of the ditions. The significant contributions of hiring halls and contractors Labor Archives and Research Center, the city’s earliest workers would go a long to support our city’s working San Francisco State University way in establishing San Francisco as a people, including apprentices, place “where unionism holds undisputed journey workers, and military rom the very beginning of the sway.” The building trades were among veterans, in putting food on the Gold Rush, workers in San the first unions to organize, and the first COURTESY OF SF STATE LABOR ARCHIVES AND RESEARCH CENTER OF SF STATE COURTESY table for their families,” Coun- The San Francisco Building Trades Council’s Francisco have had to fight for recorded strike was by carpenters in 1849. cil Secretary-Treasurer Rudy headquarters, circa 1905. Fbetter wages and working con- (continued on page 8) Another Voice for Workers Joins the Golden Inside Gate Bridge Transportation District Board Carpenters 22...... page 10 w OE3 Figure and Longtime Union Member Chris Snyder is All Bricklayers 3...... page 11 About Working-Class Perspective Sprinklers 483...... page 11 By Paul Burton, Contributing Writer Electrical Workers 6...... page 12 Looking up the Hatch...... page 13 hris Snyder, Gov- joins two fellow unionists: ernment Relations Michael Theriault, former Roofers 40...... page 13 Director for Operat- S.F. Building Trades Council Carpet Layers 12...... page 14 C ing Engineers Local 3, was Secretary-Treasurer, who was Sign Display 510...... page 15 appointed to the Golden Gate appointed to the board in Heat & Frost 16...... page 16 Bridge, Highway and Trans- 2011, and Sabrina Hernán- portation District’s Board of dez, International Brother- Hammers & Leads...... page 17 Directors effective January 1. hood of Electrical Workers Cement Masons 300...... page 17 With Snyder’s appoint- Local 6 Business Representa- Glaziers 718...... page 18 ment, another voice for work- tive, who was appointed to ers is added to the board. He (continued on page 5) Chris Snyder, now on the board. Building the Trades Celebrating 125 Years by Fighting Hard for Today’s Working People By Rudy Gonzalez, Secretary-Treasurer, San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council f you were holding a copy of The one thing would remain: The hardwork- in short supply, and districts across the San Francisco Call in your hands ing Union families of the City would, state were starved. As a father, I can at- Ion this day 125 years ago, you’d be time and again, be taken on by employ- test to the disproportionate impact this reading about the arrival of William ers of every industry. And standing kind of austerity has on young children, Pinkerton and his detective agency to guard would be the delegates, representa- especially those with special needs. But I the City, where they were contracting tives, and elected leaders of our Unions. cannot lay blame on the educators who with corporations. have been doing their best to offer edu- The year was 1896. Utah had just Advancing the Labor cation and community, even if through been minted the 45th state, San Fran- Movement, 125 Years On a computer screen and with their own cisco’s new Cliff House was featured Today’s headlines have been domi- kids in the background. prominently, with service by the Sutro nated by national political affairs, Finally, let’s not forget the workers Electrical Street Railway, and the now- COVID-19, soaring public approval who have been on the job throughout outdated 1895 Rambler bicycle was of Unions (64% nationwide!), the pandemic. Plumbers, sheet metal discounted $15 to $85. and yes, of course, school workers, laborers, electricians, The Painters Union was in the midst of reopenings. Here I will carpenters, teamsters, to modernize, green, and make safe our a strike against St. Denis & Co., and work- take a personal point engineers, glaziers, paint- middle and high schools even after we be- ing painters, plasterers and others were of privilege, ascend ers, roofers, and water gin reopening the lower grades. We have chipping in to provide support. This would the soap box, and proofers have been done the work to chart a course toward prove to be an important fight, with city- insert my own take continuously report- reopening, with the recently announced wide committees set in place and reporting on the matter. ing to work, where baseline safety agreement at SFUSD. back to the Building Trades Council. First, the they find themselves The Trades stand ready to reopen The strike would end victorious for Building Trades on shoestring budgets learning sites safely and under the best the Union and lead to the establish- must stand in with too few staff. possible conditions. We remain clear- ment of the card system, guaranteeing solidarity with the Alongside them, food eyed about limitations due to underfund- contractors would employ only card- educators and pro- service workers have ing, retention, and staffing challenges, carrying Union members. fessionals with whom staffed food distribution but we nevertheless see hope in the Delegates of the Building Trades set we align as Unionists, facilities, and custodians have recently negotiated safety agreement. out to enforce the early model of the and whom, frankly, we trust disinfected facilities. IT and help We look forward to support from our Union shop, and contractors agreed to with the welfare and lives of our own desk staff have delivered technology and federal, state, and local leaders to help us hire only Union labor. P.H. McCarthy, children. We must also stand on the side support to students. The list goes on. realize learning environments and facili- a Union carpenter who had immigrated of public education as an institution, So, let’s have the conversation about ties that are worthy of our students. from County Limerick, Ireland, would and, after we sift through the politics reinvesting in public education and As we embark on our 125th year as rise to lead the newly formed S.F. Build- and posturing, see a grand opportunity prioritizing our schools. One of the easi- a Council, we will continue to fight for ing Trades Council and later go on to to reinvest in our schools in every way. est things we can do is fast-track capital safety, fair pay, healthcare, and retirement serve as the 29th mayor of San Francisco. Second, let’s be honest about our improvement plans; if we’re serious about security — all in the name of safeguard- Politics, social norms, and the econo- priorities. Our schools were in disrepair equity, let’s start with schools in our ing the working class. We must ensure the my would continue to shift — sometimes due to insurmountable deferred main- poorest neighborhoods. We have con- next generation has a path to the middle for better, sometimes for worse — but tenance and with staff underpaid and tractors and skilled tradespeople ready class, and with a Union label! OL

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San Francisco Building and includes our negotiated CWA. The Tentative Construction Trades Council Agreement was sent out to business managers BOARD OF BUSINESS REPS and leaders last Friday to be reviewed, and A Century of Excellence in Craftsmanship feedback was requested by COB 1/22/21. The MEETING MINUTES Chancellor of UCSF has sent a written com- mitment to a BCTC agreement on the future January 26, 2021, 10 a.m. research and housing builds. Lucio Sanchez Zoom call made inquiry on language in two separate ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: • Still working closely with Brother Tim Paulson to articles. Rudy offered to set up a call with DELEGATES MEETING button up pending projects like Flower Mart. counsel to provide clarification. President Larry Mazzola, Vice Presidents John • SEIU 87 Janitors gearing up for citywide strike. • Please note the attached affordable housing lit- Doherty and Vince Courtney, and Secretary-Treasurer MINUTES More information to follow. erature from the State Building Trades, Teamsters, Rudy Gonzalez present. Carpenters, and CA Fed. January 7, 2021, 5 p.m. • Shuffling of Board of Supervisors, and we should CORRESPONDENCE: have news on who board president will be. Rules • Brother Tony Rodriguez is running as represen- None Zoom call committee is being tracked. tative of California Democratic Party Assembly District (ADEM) race. Our internal deadline to ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: • Georgia victories summary. This election victory REQUEST FOR FUNDS: belongs to our members, who made the difference get ballots in should be Monday. Do not wait for President Larry Mazzola, Vice Presidents John None in turnout. the posted deadline. Tony Rodriguez asked for a Doherty and Vince Courtney, Secretary-Treasurer • Picket sanction requests reminder to continue to blurb to be added on all SFBCTC social media Rudy Gonzalez present. SECRETARY-TREASURER’S REPORT: send requests to Sandra Duarte and Rudy Gon- platforms. Introduction of Deputy City Administrator Jenni- • COVID-19 Construction Update: Link to Depart- zalez. Please email or call Rudy Gonzalez directly • New presidential appointments signal a fer Johnston and team: Jonathan Piakis, Jacqueline ment of Public Health Order provided to reps. This for any assistance. pro-worker administration in Washington: McCright, Joseph Duffy, and Patrick O’Riordan. is also available on the Council’s website. Health • Building Trades 125th Anniversary coming up Marty Walsh (LIUNA) as labor secretary, James • COVID-19 construction update with City Deputy orders will continue to evolve. Please email any next month. Frederick (USW) to head OSHA, and Biden follow-up questions. Administrator moved swiftly to fire anti-union NLRB general x • Vaccinations: Governor’s plan has construction Jennifer Johnston and staff PICKET SANCTIONS: counsel Peter Robb. Even still, no elected of- x Jonathon Piakis shared trends and review in Tier 3. Pending amendment by governor. City • Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 104 requests ficials will be our saviors — we must organize of average new cases per day per 100,000 and county are aware that construction should citywide picket sanction against the following at every level. residents. Numbers expected to increase post- be a priority. three entities: • Mission Rock PLA signatures are nearly done. holiday season. Reminder to comply with face • City is in process of assembling a vaccination x American Mechanical, Inc. (CSLB #883177), Meeting with Mission Rock Partners was held coverings, social distancing, and daily health advisory committee. American today, pre-job to be held in the next two weeks. checks and to avoid areas with poor ventilation • The BART JAC moved to extend the PLA for five x Lias Mechanical Four signatures are pending: Debra Grabelle and poor airflow. years, and a policy has been implemented for x Eagle Sheet Metal (IFPTE), Charlie Hernandez (IW), Carlos Martinez x Jacqueline McCright of COVID Command project evaluation. Thanks to the regional Building Area Standards Picket requests for all. M/S/C (IUPAT), and Victor Parra (LIUNA). Trades Councils for moving on this, especially Center gave overview of protocols and • SFUSD update; baseline testing; testing for Brother Andres Culver of Alameda County. resources available, including two to three OLD BUSINESS: students; air and ventilation plans. • Mission Rock PLA has been fully executed. The sources of pay, when an employee has tested None • Request for members to sign union petition for first pre-job is pending, and we are looking to ac- positive for COVID-19. Twenty-nine percet of school district. complish it in the next few weeks. positive COVID-19 cases are construction- NEW BUSINESS: • Dan Torres of Sprinkler Fitters complimented Rudy • We successfully negotiated a CWA with UCSF on related. Members encouraged to stay home • Vince Courtney reminded all the Assembly Demo- Gonzalez on a job well-done on his first PLA. January 15 and forwarded to NABTU for approval. if not feeling well and to have COVID checks cratic race and voting registration going on now. • John Doherty of Electricians echoed Dan Tor- Unions asked to notify Rudy Gonzalez immediately every morning. All vote-by-mail. Request your ballot by January res’ comments, and thanked Rudy Gonzalez x if they have any concerns with language. Joseph Duffy of DBI shared DBI’s role in compli- 11. Rusty Hicks is running again for party chair. for his help. ance of health order, frequent inspections, and • Trustees met, adopted budget, and requested helping to spread the word on requirements. Fly- REPORTS OF UNIONS: PICKET SANCTIONS: that minutes of meeting be taken and reported out ers and checklists are available on their website. moving forward. None None x Patrick O’Riordan of DBI echoed what Joseph • Save-the-date for Brother Tim Paulson’s Retirement Duffy said and encouraged all to comply with ADJOURNMENT: OLD BUSINESS: Celebration: March 19,, 2021. health order. • Communications lists to be updated. Each local Adjourned at 5:58 p.m. • Rudy Gonzalez mentioned outstanding legal bills x Jennifer Johnston asked members to forward asked to provide updated list to Sandra Duarte opeiu 3 aflcio and thanked affiliates who have already sent in any questions or best practices to Rudy Gon- and Rudy Gonzalez. their payments. Sandra Duarte to be sending out zalez so they can address later. Town Hall is collection letters. upcoming, and all are welcome to join. More PICKET SANCTIONS: details to follow. DELEGATES MEETING None MINUTES NEW BUSINESS: CORRESPONDENCE: • COVID-19 construction update: No new health OLD BUSINESS: orders to report for this week but DPH and city • CA State BCTC-AB33 (Ting) January 21, 2021, 5 p.m. • Ramon Hernandez of Laborers 261 reported on administrator’s office will likely roll out new • Bill that he needs to pull. It is our district, and we Zoom call Schlage Lock project possibly starting. Ramon to orders next week. Advocacy for COVID-19 will need to track and monitor closely. stop by the jobsite and report back. vaccinations has been taking place for our • “How COVID Spreads” flyer ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: members. A vaccination advisory committee President Larry Mazzola, Vice Presidents John NEW BUSINESS: is being put together by the city, and we are REQUEST FOR FUNDS: Doherty and Vince Courtney, Secretary-Treasurer None monitoring it closely. None Rudy Gonzalez present. Introduction of new San Francisco Labor Council REPORTS OF UNIONS: REPORTS OF UNIONS: SECRETARY-TREASURER’S REPORT: Interim Executive Director Kim Tavaglione. • Anthony Nuanes of DC 16 reported bid has been • Business Reps this upcoming Tuesday voted to • Ryan Ruff of Bricklayers asked other locals and accepted for 31 Franklin Street. They should be be cancelled due to upcoming conflicting meeting. CORRESPONDENCE: district councils about experiencing delays in all moved into their own property by the end of the • Rudy Gonzalez thanked everyone for supporting None San Francisco. John Doherty of Electricians year. Inspections being done today. him early in the transition. agreed they were also experiencing this with • Tim Jeffries of Cement Masons 300 reported • UCSF negotiations are ongoing. REQUEST FOR FUNDS: permits. Eddie Reyes of Ironworkers pointed on Contra Costa and Solano County drafting of • SFUSD in negotiations and proud to report 16 • Labor Archives and Research Center $500 dona- out shipping is also an issue and suffering language for specific end user to address com- unions were all jointly at one table negotiating tion M/S/C from delays. pensable time. safety standards. • Amazon project being tracked. They bought the SECRETARY-TREASURER’S REPORT: ADJOURNMENT: ADJOURNMENT: old Recology site. Meeting with some labor unions • UCSF regents voted unanimously today to Adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Adjourned at 10:30 a.m. to be held tomorrow to discuss strategy. adopt the Parnassus Heights Plan, which opeiu 3 aflcio opeiu 3 aflcio

February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 3 Biden’s Executive Orders Make an Impact on San Francisco Construction Workers w Orders Are Issued That Protect Worker Health and Safety and Push to Buy American

By Jessica Zimmer in the near future and the long-term. PHOTOS COURTESY OF Contributing Writer Order No. 1 protects worker health and safety in an attempt to reduce the trio of fresh-off-the-desk executive risk of COVID-19 transmission in the orders from President Joe Biden construction industry. Order No. 2 es- Ais worthy of attention by San tablishes a federal preference for buying SMW 104 Francisco’s Trades Union members. The American-made products and services, first order is already having an impact on thereby bolstering local economies such construction work in and around the city, as those of the Bay Area. and, if all goes to plan, the other two could The third order tackles the climate reinvigorate the local construction industry crisis and sets the stage for more infra- structure and clean energy projects in the long run. This article will focus only on the first two orders, as their out- comes are more immediate. Order No. 1: “Protecting Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 members on a Bay City Mechanical job break from Worker Health and Safety” installing the HVAC and architectural sheet metal on a nine-story affordable housing In a nutshell, this order instructs project in the Mission to stand for a photo in 2019. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide need to work harder on following the ba- He acknowledged the fact that CO- new guidelines to employers on how sic rules relating to workplace safety,” said VID-19 restrictions can make it more best to protect workers from CO- S.F. Building Trades Council President difficult for workers to communicate VID-19. The order signals Biden’s Larry Mazzola Jr. “Workers should wear on the job, but he encouraged everyone support for workers and could be the masks and avoid gathering in groups for to rise to the occasion. first step in calling for more regula- lunch. We need to pay attention to the “We realize it’s cumbersome and tory oversight from OSHA, an agency Centers for Disease Control and Preven- sometimes hard to wear masks on con- New sheet metal work at the San Francisco many say was sidelined under the tion and San Francisco County guidelines struction jobs, but it just has to be done,” Ferry Terminal goes up in October 2018. Trump administration. and take them seriously.” he said. “Job sites are loud, and it’s hard The eventual installation of the canopy shown here was completed at one of But what does that mean for you Mazzola is also Business Manager to communicate when you have a mask multiple new ferry portals by members of today? and Financial Secretary-Treasurer at on. We have to learn to improvise in a Brown Sheet Metal from Local 104. “As new rules are developed, we all UA Local 38 Plumbers and Pipefitters. (continued on page 19)

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PAGE 4 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor Snyder Joins Bridge Board ally. Building Trades Union members also worked to drive votes for Labor’s ing families. Snyder said he first got Continued from page 1 built the iconic structure and continue campaign in Georgia to elect Raphael involved in unions at age 21 while work- to maintain it. It’s an honor to be part Warnock and Jon Ossoff to the U.S. ing on a fishing boat in Alaska. The the board in 2015. of that labor history.” Senate, thereby flipping the Senate from boat crew staged a wildcat strike over With a mission of providing “safe The board faces challenges over Republican to Democratic control. extremely unsafe working conditions and reliable operation, maintenance the next year as it deals with a severe Prior to his current job with OE3, and an abusive boss, and were stranded. and enhancement of the Golden Gate decline in bridge-toll revenue due to Snyder served as District Representative, “The ILWU helped us, and that Bridge, and to provide transportation state-mandated stay-at-home orders in Business Representative, and Organizer made a big impression on me,” Snyder services, as resources allow, for custom- response to the COVID-19 pandemic. for the union from 2006 to 2018. He said. “Getting into a union transformed ers within the U.S. Highway 101 Golden Snyder noted that ridership for Golden worked as a Dredge and Marine Con- my life. Union membership really is a Gate Corridor,” the board oversees the Gate Transit buses and Golden Gate struction Deckhand from 2003 to 2005. pathway to the middle class — it en- special district that operates and main- Ferry service is down 90% from previ- Before joining OE3, Snyder was a member abled me to buy a house, provide for my tains the Golden Gate Bridge and the ous years. He said federal stimulus of the Inland Boatman’s Union, working family, and have a secure retirement.” Golden Gate Transit and Golden Gate funds targeted for public transit have as an Able-Bodied Seaman for the Golden Snyder also participated in the mass Ferry public transit systems that con- helped, but more federal support is Gate Ferry System and the Blue and Gold demonstrations at the World Trade nect the counties of Marin, Sonoma, needed to prevent layoffs. Fleet in the San Francisco Bay. Organization’s 1999 meeting in Seattle, San Francisco, and Contra Costa. “That’s one reason it was so impor- There are roughly 20 bargaining where he marched with the ILWU as Each of the board’s 19 members is part of a strong labor, environmental, appointed by one of six Bay Area coun- “I am very excited to be a voice for workers and and social justice coalition opposing the ties: San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, WTO’s austerity measures. He was one Napa, Mendocino, and Del Norte. The- bring a working-class perspective to the board. I of hundreds of protesters tear-gassed riault and Hernández represent the City want to encourage other union members to serve during the demonstrations. and County of San Francisco. Snyder “That really opened my eyes to the will represent Sonoma County, whose on public boards and run for public office.” inequality and informed my life-view Board of Supervisors appointed Snyder that it’s important to have people in as one of three Golden Gate Bridge tant to elect Joe Biden,” Snyder said, units for workers within the Golden power with a working-class perspective, District board members for the county. referring to the president’s proposed Gate Bridge, Highway and Transporta- and not just the perspective of bankers “I am very excited to be a voice COVID-19 relief plan, which extends tion District, from the Inland Boatman’s and financiers,” Snyder said. for workers and bring a working-class and increases funding for public transit. Union that represents ferry operators Being appointed to the board is one perspective to the board,” Snyder said. “The political work directly translates and the Amalgamated Transit Union of the biggest honors of his life, he said. “It is important that the voices of to getting federal funding.” that represents bus drivers to the Paint- “I hope to serve Sonoma County well.” people who are directly impacted by the Biden’s plan to more quickly roll ers, Ironworkers, Operating Engineers, Snyder also serves on multiple So- decisions made by boards and commis- out vaccination plans will also help get Laborers, and other trades that main- noma County boards and has been an sions are heard. I want to encourage workers back out on the road and using tain the Golden Gate Bridge. active delegate for multiple labor and other union members to serve on public public transit, Snyder said. Snyder said his work as a rank-and- construction trades councils throughout boards and run for public office. In his role as Government Rela- file union member, his understanding of the Bay. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in “It is a great honor to serve on a tions Director for OE3, Snyder orga- collective bargaining agreements, and Political Science from California State board that’s in charge of operations at nized union members to get out the his personal experience growing up in University, East Bay, and an Associate’s one of the most recognizable architec- vote in Nevada for the Biden-Harris poverty deepen his understanding of Degree in Deck Engineering from the tural landmarks in the state and glob- ticket, which won that state. Snyder how layoffs and job cuts impact work- Seattle Maritime Academy. OL

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However, head and muscle aches, and redness or others may get very sick or even die. pain at the injection site. These symp- COVID-19 vaccination helps protect toms are signs that the body is building you without having to get the disease immunity, and they don’t last long. and find out which group you’re in. There is no way to know how CO- Timing: California began distributing VID-19 will affect you, even if you’re vaccinations in late December. The not in a high-risk group. Also, if you goal is for everyone to have access to get sick, you could spread the disease the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as large to friends, family, and others around quantities are available, but the vaccine you. Some of these people might be in supply will be limited at first. a high-risk group.

Priority: According to the California Myth 4: COVID-19 vaccines will Department of Public Health, vaccines cause positive results on CO- will be initially provided to healthcare workers at risk of exposure through VID-19 diagnostic tests. their work in any role in direct health- Facts: The emergency use authorization care or long-term care settings (such vaccines and other vaccines currently as skilled nursing and assisted living in clinical trials in the U. S. won’t cause facilities), as well as long-term care you to test positive on diagnostic tests, residents in skilled nursing, assisted which check to see if you have a cur- living, and similar facilities. Decisions rent infection. The goal of vaccination are regularly being made about the is for your body to develop an immune priority order, so it’s important to stay response. That means you might test informed as the situation develops. positive on some antibody tests. Those

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including the Pfizer and Moderna Bringing the pandemic vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines that use to a halt mRNA work with the body’s natural “Distributing the vaccines quickly and defenses to safely develop immu- equitably to 40 million Californians will nity. MRNA cannot alter or change take tremendous coordination from state people’s genetic makeup, which is and local governments, with the help of contained in their DNA, because the health plans like Blue Shield of California,” mRNA from a COVID-19 vaccine said Brent Beasley, Business Manager of never enters the nucleus of the cell, United Union of Roofers Waterproofers where our DNA is kept. Simply put: and Allied Workers Local 220. The mRNA does not affect or interact I’m grateful that my work at Blue Shield with our DNA in any way. You can of California puts me in a position to help learn more about how mRNA vac- get vaccines to Brent, his members, and many cines work online at CDC.gov. other hard-working people. That includes my son, who will be among the first to receive it Myth 7: I can pay to get on when availability increases. Along with our provider and phar- a wait list for early access to macy partners, Blue Shield is ready to help the vaccine. end this pandemic. OL Facts: There are no lists that allow you to access the vaccine ahead of Mark Reynosa has over 20 years of experience schedule. There are a number of in the union construction industry and served scams circulating that offer to add as a trustee on multiple health and welfare your name to an early-access list in trust funds. Blue Shield of California is the tests indicate that you had a previous use all the tools available to help stop this exchange for payment. Do not give only California nonprofit partner that offers infection and that you might have some pandemic: wearing a mask, physically your personal or financial infor- HMO, PPO, Medicare, Rx, dental, vision, life, level of protection against the virus. distancing, and washing hands often. mation if someone calls, texts, or and stop-loss insurance for you and for all of Experts are currently looking at how Keep in mind that vaccines need time to emails you promising access to the its members. For more information, please visit COVID-19 vaccination can affect anti- provide protection. It typically takes a vaccine for a fee. BlueShieldCA.com/coronavirus. body testing results. few weeks for the body to build immu- nity after any vaccination, meaning it’s Myth 5: Getting the COVID-19 possible that a person could be infected Most COVID-19 vaccines developed vaccine means I won’t need to with the virus that causes COVID-19 just before or just after vaccination. wear masks anymore. in the U.S. involve two shots, with Facts: Experts still need to learn more Myth 6: MRNA COVID-19 about the protection that COVID-19 a waiting period between them. vaccines provide under real-life con- vaccines will alter my DNA. ditions, per California’s COVID-19 web- Facts: Some COVID-19 vaccines use Patience is a virtue! site. This means you should continue to mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid),

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February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 7 Council’s Early History COURTESY OF Continued from page 1 Looking Back on 125

According to labor historian Lucile Eaves, “There SF STATE LABOR ARCHIVES AND RESEARCH CENTER are evidences of such early trade-union activity in Years of the Council San Francisco that one is tempted to believe that the In my years, the Council craftsmen met each other on the way to California and has assisted in and provided agreed to unite.” The boom-and-bust economic cycles countless man-hours and of the latter half of the 1800s meant that few unions project labor agreements for survived and multiple attempts to establish a building our members. Jobs such as the trades council were short-lived. Giants Stadium, Mission Bay, A new era dawned when the San Francisco Building the Chase Center for the War- and Construction Trades Council was formed in 1896. riors, and many others have Painter Robert McIvor was the Council’s leader for its all been completed under Council-negotiated PLAs. first two years, but his successor, P.H. McCarthy, is a This Council has stood up with the community for key reason San Francisco came to be known as a union- justice for all workers and fought for racial and gen- bossed town. Under his strong leadership — some der equality. Without the Council, we wouldn’t have called him iron-fisted — McCarthy brought together the influence ew do within City Hall and throughout the often quarrelsome and competitive building trades the San Francisco community. unions into a highly effective bargaining instrument. I’m excited to see where Rudy Gonzalez is go- The Council brought order by prohibiting strikes ing to take us. I think he’s a really bright guy with An article on the Council from the San Francisco that affected more than one craft without the Coun- a lot of energy, and I’m looking forward to the Chronicle, Feb. 11, 1917. cil’s consent and by outlawing jurisdictional strikes, future under his leadership. and McCarthy skillfully navigated politics not only within the labor movement but also in the halls of ning all but one. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Labor —Stanley M. Smith government. He aligned the Council with powerful Council member-unions undertook 300 strikes in that Business Manager, Sprinkler Fitters Local 483 politicians and won a seat at the table for labor in same time period and won less than a third. Sprinkler Fitters Union Member Since 1979 key undertakings such as the new city charter, which The Building Trades Council’s next great challenge included the provision for an eight-hour day and good came with the 1906 earthquake — the unexpected As Secretary-Treasurer wages for city workers and those working under city calamity devasted the city and threatened to destroy its of the Council from 2005 to contracts, as well as the establishment of a civil-service unions, as the 1871 fire did in Chicago. Nearly three- 2018, I knew its history and form of employment to end a corrupt patronage sys- quarters of the Council’s members lost their homes and the opportunity and obliga- tem that controlled government jobs. work tools to the quake, and rents skyrocketed by 350%. tion that came from it: Op- The key component to the Council’s success was In order to help the city rebuild quickly, the Coun- portunity, in that the worker building membership and solidarity across the trades. cil immediately imposed a wage freeze and suspended strength that both created The carpenters led the way by issuing its members trade rules for relief work. As workers streamed into and resulted from this history working cards required to secure a job, enabling them the city to participate in reconstruction, they were could be used to advance to establish a closed shop and eight-hour day. The brought into the union fold. Membership in the build- the cause of working men and women here and painters sought a similar closed shop but took it a ing trades unions increased 45% from pre-quake num- elsewhere; and obligation, in that workers had step further by working with the Council to establish bers. Within a year, $60 million in new construction died, been imprisoned, and risked the livelihoods a single working card for all of the trades on a jobsite, was underway, and $75 million in aid was provided to of their families to assure that the Council and its thereby greatly expanding the power of the Council feed and house the homeless. San Francisco building affiliated unions could advance that cause. and its member unions. workers’ wages also ranked highest in the country. The Council is an imperfect, human institu- By 1900, the Council had secured a closed shop on San Francisco was the only city to have a labor tion that, after 125 years, continues an essential all major building sites in San Francisco. party that won elections and maintained real struggle against an often-inhumane system. The Council’s first big challenge emerged power for a significant period of time. The —Michael Theriault in the planing mills, where workers made Union Labor Party (ULP) saw candi- Former Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Council wooden doors and other fixtures that dates elected in both mayoral and Ironworkers Union Member Since 1985 were essential to construction. The supervisor positions and led the mill owners, who faced competi- city for most of the first decade tion from low-paying non-union of the 20th century. After the From the fight to obtain mills outside the Bay Area, quake, reformists, aligned with the closed shop in the first refused to comply with the eight- the ruling elites, targeted ULP half of the 20th century to the hour day, and they organized to Mayor Eugene Schmitz and his groundbreaking project labor fight the workers’ demands by administration in a graft investi- agreements we’ve been nego- pre-emptively locking them out gation that seriously undermined tiating in the 21st century, 125 and effectively shutting down the the party. (Unsurprisingly, the years of rich history has been city’s building projects in order to business leaders who offered the recorded in these pages by force them back to bargaining table. bribes were never prosecuted.) many leaders of this Council. The Council recognized the threat Building Trades Council leaders saw On the civil rights front, there was a long trajec- to the hard-won closed shop and came up this campaign as a way for business leaders tory during which many of our predecessors fought with an extraordinary solution to get union-made to achieve through the courts what they could not at hard to keep Chinese, Korean, and Japanese workers fixtures back in production and to get construction the ballot box. In 1909, Council head P.H. McCarthy out of our unions — and even out of the country. back up-and-running: It built a union-owned planing ran on a reform platform on the ULP ticket and was Today, instead of headlines praising the Chinese mill. The Progressive Planing Mill No. 1 became the elected mayor, leading San Francisco until 1911. Exclusion Act, we see articles supporting the cam- second largest in the city and scuttled the mill own- Historian Michael Kazin observes that in the first paigns for immigrant rights, Black Lives Matter, and ers’ efforts to control bargaining by controlling the two decades of the 20th century, San Francisco work- other movements. Our endorsements for elected of- materials needed for construction. ers built the strongest labor movement that existed in fice began changing 40 years ago, when the Council A provision in the agreement stated the Council any American city. The building trades were central to endorsed Harvey Milk as the first openly gay legisla- and its affiliated organizations would not handle mate- that power, and they remain so today. OL tor of any major city. Our apprenticeship programs rial coming from any mill that did not adhere to the today reflect the progress we are fighting to achieve. eight-hour day and employ unionized workers. So, not A note from the writer: Walk into any apprenticeship class and one will see only were the workers all unionized, but the materials Visit library.sfsu.edu/larc to learn more about the women, Asians, African-Americans, Latinx, and used in construction were exclusively union-made. The Labor Archives and local labor history online. The LGBTQ people working and studying to attain Council’s victory was good not just for the workers but archives, with funding from the Building Trades Council, Journeyperson status in their trade. also for the city’s mill owners because the provision have digitized back issues of Organized Labor from To paraphrase Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., protected them from outside competition. 1900 through 1988 and made them available in the Cali- The arc of justice is long, but bends. This form of labor peace through mutual benefit fornia Digital Newspaper Collection at cdnc.ucr.edu. —Tim Paulson was essential to the Council’s growth and power. Much of the information is this article can be found Former Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Council Within five years, the Council had 32 member-unions, in Michael Kazin’s book “Barons of Labor: The San Bricklayers, Tilesetters and Allied Craftworkers with a total of 15,000 members. From 1901 to 1905, Francisco Building Trades and Union Power in the Union Member Since 1981 the building trades conducted only 11 strikes, win- Progressive Era.”

PAGE 8 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor UCSF “Not only does this agreement PHOTO COURTESY OF UCSF, CREDIT: SUSAN MERRELL Continued from page 1 create a new state-of-the-art medical facility for San Francisco families, but The CWA — otherwise known as a it is also creating good jobs for the Project Labor Agreement, or PLA — community,” said Yeung, who serves as lays out a partnership among all par- president of International Brotherhood ties, including any subcontractors, to of Electrical Workers Local 6. set wages, resolve disputes, and address UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood, grievances in a manner that honors all MBBS, hailed the new agreement as a collective bargaining agreements, in or- “win-win” for UCSF and the local labor der to avoid strikes, work stoppages and force. “This unique CWA was carefully lockouts for the duration of the 10-year crafted through months of collaboration project. By doing so, the CWA ensures between UCSF, the Trades Council, and that Parnassus Heights jobs will not only HBW, and it offers a strong contribution pay the best wages, but also will be a to San Francisco’s economic recovery steady and reliable source of income for at a particularly urgent time,” Hawgood San Francisco workers and their families. said. “The past year has revealed the The agreement also contains special vulnerability of the region’s hospital provisions that provide opportunities capacity. By employing our region’s most for apprentices in the trades and mili- skilled workers, we can together focus on The new hospital will transform UCSF’s Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, tary veterans to be well-represented in building the critical health care infra- allowing it to deliver cutting-edge medical care to a greater capacity of patients. the 1,000 projected jobs created by the structure San Francisco needs today.” PHOTO COURTESY OF UCSF, CREDIT: KATALIN DEÉR Parnassus Heights project over its 10- David Thomack, executive member year timeline, from start to finish. for Herrero Boldt Webcor and group “CWAs are a transparent, proven, president for The Boldt Company, said, and time-tested way to attract and “The Herrero Boldt Webcor team is retain the most skilled workers for excited to be partnering with BCTC, complex construction projects,” Gon- UCSF, Bay Area trade contractors and zalez said. “Studies have shown that the exceptional men and women of the when workers are paid a living wage, local trade unions. Through demon- they inject those dollars directly back strated collaboration and innovation, into the local economy.” this landmark healthcare construction San Francisco native Russell Au project will create an extraordinary work Yeung, a first-generation Chinese Amer- experience for our frontline workers.” ican and resident of the City’s Sunset The hospital at UCSF Helen Diller District, is a journeyman electrician Medical Center at Parnassus Heights who applauds the CWA. He sees the provides unique complex care in areas Herzog & de Meuronto, the architects chosen to design the new hospital, worked on the agreement as a crucial first step toward such as neurology and organ trans- Rehab Basel Center for Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries in Switzerland, seen here. The same steady, good-paying jobs for local union plant that other area hospitals cannot idea of connected indoor and outdoor spaces can be expected for the UCSF project. workers that will also ultimately benefit provide, and operates one of only two his neighborhood and the city at large. Emergency Departments left serving San Francisco’s West Side. To ensure UCSF has commissioned the archi- that the University, one of the world’s tectural team of HDR and Herzog & top-ranked academic medical centers, de Meuron — the latter designed the “Not only does this agreement create a can continue serving the neighbor- de Young Museum in San Francisco’s hood and the sickest patients referred Golden Gate Park — to design a new new state-of-the-art medical facility for San to UCSF from across the region, hospital that will seamlessly integrate Francisco families, but it is also creating UCSF has planned a new hospital with with the surrounding Mount Sutro modern facilities that will increase the Open Space Reserve to promote an good jobs for the community.” Medical Center’s inpatient capacity and atmosphere of healing, in a construction expand the Emergency Department to process led by HBW. Construction of —Russell Au Yeung, President, IBEW 6 better serve the community and region. the new hospital will begin in 2023. OL

Notable Words From Notable People on the UCSF Parnassus Project

“This is a “UCSF’s “Over the “This project guar- momentous Parnas- course of antees that all on-site agreement, sus Heights my life, I’ve labor will be good- and it took a project will had many paying union jobs with lot of work provide jobs — from great benefits packages from a lot of 1,000 good paper boy to and that the work will people. ... The union jobs Army G.I. — be done with a highly pandemic has for skilled, and over the skilled workforce that’s put us through a lot this year. It’s top-quality construction of the last 25 to 30 really focused on safety been tough on our city, our resi- new hospital. San Francisco years, it’s been in construction. and quality. ... What projects and agreements dents, our kids, and our workers, Building and Construction So, my working life is now spent like these do is provide a path — or runway but it’s shown us a lot about what Trades are proud to build this on a ladder, working with my — for San Francisco residents to not only en- we need to do to move forward. It’s new cutting-edge hospital for hands building and distributing ter into our exciting environment through the shown us that not only do we need our community. ... We are most electrical power throughout the trades, but also to build capacity for future a strong, resilient healthcare system proud of the mentoring oppor- city that I love. Electricians: We development in the city. We’ll work together in place to care for our residents, tunities it will provide to train bring the power. ... This project, to achieve our goals for hiring San Francisco but that these long-term projects, the next generation of construc- the Big Build, is that new hospi- residents, keeping jobs in the city, and part- good-paying jobs, and affordable tion craftsmen and -women who tal. This is yet another opportuni- nering with our collective trade unions, our housing are essential to keeping will be able to make a living ty to bring possibilities to people local pre-apprenticeship programs, and other our economy strong. This project wage that will allow them to from my community, and I want local agencies to generate and rejuvenate will benefit San Francisco and our continue living in this great city to do all that I can to help move some much-needed interest and opportuni- residents for years to come.” of ours.” this project forward.” ties for rewarding careers in the trades.” —London Breed —Larry Mazzola —Ron Lewis —David Thomack Mayor, City of San Francisco President, S.F Building Trades Council Vice President, IBEW 6 Group President, Herrero Boldt Webcor

February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 9 Carpenters Local 22

2085 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 355-1322 Fax (415) 355-1422 Website www.local22.org

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

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ment, he began taking jewelry-making MEETING NOTICE: classes. He had a tremendous amount Due to ongoing changes in the Public Health of talent when it came to making differ- Orders please refer to www.local22.org ent objects out of wood, gold, copper, for possible meeting cancellations. and other metals by carving, creating, and designing artifacts. He is survived MARCH 2, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. by his wife Helen, daughter Mary, son 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco Joseph and son-in-law Omar, who is (located between 1st & Fremont St.) Bob Short, Bill Short, Bill Short Jr., and Bryan Short also a member of Local 22. Edward Parking is available on the street resided in San Francisco. Bryan Short, 55, passed away on Biden from moving in, very much like a and behind the building. January 20, 2021, with 32 years of 3-year-old brat refusing to allow other Please bring your current dues card membership. He is survived by his wife children to play with his toys. The riot for entrance into the meeting. Debra, father Bill, brother Kevin and that ensued was more like what happens We will be enforcing social distancing. Uncle Bob, all of whom are members in a third-world banana republic than Members should bring face coverings and of Local 22. He is also survived by his our own nation. any personal protective equipment necessary. nephew Gannon, nieces Samantha and It is my belief that the culprits who Julianne, and cousins Suzanne, Cindy instigated this riot need to go back to and Alicia. He was a third-generation school and learn about how our gov- We regret the loss of the member of the local, with his late ernment works and why it has survived following members grandfather Bill having also been a since 1789 with few incidents (except for member. He resided in Vacaville. the civil war). I’m sure that Vlad Putin was elated to see this happen to our na- Retired Members tion, “The shining city on the hill”. Steve A. Silvestrini Jr., 74, passed Zhuo Y. Guan away on January 13, 2021, with 53+ Craig D. Hellon Journey Level Upgrade years of membership. He is survived Robert E. Rycerski Courses by his wife Heidi, daughter Denise Bing J. Wong If you are interested in keeping up Hitzman (Charles), son Steve Sil- to date with the Journey Level Upgrade vestrini Jr., grandchildren Sofia and Here’s the Deal Courses that are being offered, or if you Tyler, and his sister Elaine Gardetto. By Kenny Lukas are interested in being placed on a wait He is predeceased by his mother Evina Five people were killed at the list for future classes, please visit www. and father Stefano, who was also Trump-incited riot, which we witnessed ctcnc.org or contact Field Representative a member of Local 22. Among his on January 6. That includes Officer Bri- Peter Garza at (415) 355-1322, ext. 18. Edward Karoukian, 71, passed away on many accomplishments, Steve, also an Sicknick, whose job it was to protect November 30, 2020, with 42+ years of known as “Grumpy” among his Cahill the Capitol Building and the Congres- E-mail Addresses membership. He was a native of Hamed- Construction coworkers, was in charge sional offices and staff along with the Please update your contact informa- an, Iran. After graduating from high of all the layouts in preparing for the Senators and their staff. This riot was tion and provide us with a current email school, he joined the army and served for Pope’s visit to Candlestick Park in incited by ex-President Donald Trump, address. You may do this by emailing two years. Thereafter, Edward moved to 1987. Upon retiring, he moved from who was trying to impede President [email protected] or giving us a call. Tehran, where he obtained a degree in San Mateo to Paso Robles. the electronics field. He went on to work as the head of the purchasing depart- Louis “Loui” Stalcar, 68, passed away ment at the Department of Agriculture. on January 17, 2021, with 46 1/2 years In 1975, he moved to San Francisco, of membership. He is survived by his where he worked in construction during wife Maria, daughter Suzy (Andre), the day and studied at City College at son Tommy (Brittany), brother Stane night. He worked for various commercial (Maria), grandchildren Zoey and Mila, companies and retired in 2006 as a fore- nephew Denny and nieces Irena and man for Design Workshop. After retire- Nancy. He is predeceased by his sister Martina. He was a native of Semic, Slovenia, and was the owner of Stalcar and Son. He resided in Millbrae.

Edward Karoukian’s handmade guitar and music stand and stagecoach. Louis Stalcar, pictured with his family.

PAGE 10 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor Bricklayers Local 3 BAC 3 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 10806 Bigge St. statement of our Union has grown to known each of you.” San Leandro, CA 94577 survive the attacks waged on labor for the Be safe, be well, and be proud of Phone: (510) 632-8781 last 125 years. The right to representation each other and our Union, for they are Website: www.bac3-ca.org of workers by your officers and field truly one in the same. David Jackson, President representatives remains under constant attack by those who openly seek to deny Your Brother Always, Troy Garland, Secretary-Treasurer workers the right to fair wages and safe Gary Field Representatives – Gary Peifer, Steve Espinosa, working conditions. It is only through your Steve Kantoniemi, Colin Johnson, Lenny Paredes continued support and action that our SERVICE AWARDS Organizers – Dave Tafoya & Ryan Ruf Union has remained empowered to achieve (FEB. 2021) the goals set forth in our constitution. 25-year: Aurelio Balistreri, FROM THE DESK OF programs, and other means by which As a field representative and an officer, Salvatore Balistreri I have been afforded the opportunity to GARY PEIFER to advance skills, efficiency, and 40-year: Robert Ameil Jr., wear many hats. With your encouragement, working knowledge of members Dana Penny I attained the experience and knowledge For the Good of the Union h. Industrial peace and harmonious 50-year: Joseph Sylvester Jr My late father once advised me relations between employees and necessary to benefit the membership as a trustee. This remains one of the most Congratulations on your many years that “God deals the hand; it’s how employers of service. you play the cards that counts.” Those i. Harmonious relations with gratifying experiences, in that I am now able to amend the structure of Pension, words have echoed throughout my community and other organizations IN MEMORIAM lifetime, but most often as your Union Health & Welfare and Apprenticeship in the labor movement We are sorry to announce the representative. When I took the oath Training trusts to better serve the needs of j. Programs that advance the social passing of our Brothers: of a BAC 3 officer, I solemnly pledged utility and efficiencies of the the membership. my dedication to faithfully discharge industries employing members Despite my retirement as a field Allen “Skip” Gainer BL 1/01/2021 the duties of my office and to support k. A better understanding by representative, I will remain vigilant and 12-CA 27 yr. mbr. committed to the objectives listed above the constitution and bylaws of the government of the labor movement Lee Matchett BL/MM 1/14/2021 and fraternally ask that all of you do the International Union and Local 3 l. Legislative activity to develop the 07-CA 43 yr. mbr. California while enforcing the laws physical, economic, and social same. I am eternally grateful and optimistic Robert Nunez TL 1/20/2021 thereof without prejudice or partiality. welfare of members and their because of the endless support shown by 01-CA 65 yr. mbr. Brothers and Sisters, for the past 24 families this membership in achieving what we have and a half years, it has been my honor m. Interests of this local and its done together. My life has been well-lived Richard Amble BL 1/26/2021 and privilege to promote, develop, and members by such means as as it evolved around and encompassed 09-CA 35 yr. mbr. establish the following objectives and registration, voting, political the masonry trade and our Union. As I principals, to the best of my ability: education, and citizenship activities recently confessed to a member, “I have no Find us on Facebook by searching a. The organization of all persons involving the members and their regrets. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I BAC Local 3 CA and on Twitter at engaged in work within our families just wouldn’t want to do it without having twitter.com/baclocal3ca. jurisdiction for their mutual benefit, n. Educational and research activity, 2021 Chapter Meetings aid, and protection as may be appropriate March 2021 April 2021 b. The establishment of wages, hours, o. Legal activities appropriate for SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT and other working conditions for the defense and advancement of 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 all such workers the interests of this local and its 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 c. Programs to meet the costs of health members 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 care, retirement, unemployment, and p. Trade jurisdiction of this Local and 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 similar needs of all such workers and the International Union

their families q. Observance and enforcement of

d. The health, welfare, and safety of this Local’s collective bargaining Tues., March 2, 6 p.m., Monterey – 1945 Natividad Road, Salinas (The Pizza Factory) all such workers and their families agreements Wed., March 3, 5:30 p.m., San Jose – 14940 Camden Ave., San Jose (Round Table) e. Programs to increase employment r. Actions that may tend to protect and Thurs., March 4, 6:30 p.m., Sacramento – 7465 Rush River Dr., Sac (Mountain Mike’s) opportunities for such workers promote the welfare and interests of Tues., March 9, 5 p.m., San Francisco – 2227 Gellert Blvd., So. San Francisco (Round Table) f. Secure recognition by employers this local and its members Thurs., March 11, 5:00 p.m., Oakland – 1720 Marina Blvd., San Leandro (SMW Local 104) and the public of the right to Thurs., March 18, 6 p.m., Manteca – Mountain Mikes 1120 North Main St. engage in collective bargaining If the “to-do list” above seems long Third Tues., Even Months, 6 p.m., Fresno – 324 E. Shaw (Ramada Inn) g. Apprenticeship programs, training and arduous, that’s because the mission Meetings will be conducted via Zoom until social gatherings are approved.

Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 483

Sprinkler Fitters and Apprentices Local No. 483 Effective March 1, 2021, the Office proof of the required units has been Of the United Association of Journeymen and of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) pushed back to the 2022 renewal period. Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting State Certification renewal period will Work remains on the slow side at Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO open up. The renewal period is open the moment, and we currently have 2525 Barrinington Court, Hayward, CA 94545 until May 1, 2021. I am hoping that about 5% unemployment. While the (510) 785-8483 – Fax (510) 785-8508 the process will be a little easier this hours for 2020 came in strong, at nearly year, as you should be able to pay your 1.4 million for the year, we have seen a Business Manager/Financial Secretary: STAN M. SMITH renewal fee on the Govmotus website slowdown. We are all hopeful that the Business Agents: Dan Torres, Dylan Boldt, John Medina with your debit or credit card. The fee pandemic will be under control soon Organizer: Jeff Dixon is $150 for every member, apprentices and that companies will feel comfort- and journeymen alike. If you need any able enough to restart the projects they Meetings are held on assistance in processing the applica- have on the books. the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. tion for renewal when the time comes, We wish to extend our condolences feel free to contact Janine Teafatiller at to the family and friends of Life Mem- Recently, you should have received voting in a different manner this year. 510-785-0658 or email her at janine@ ber Jerrel Cole, who passed away in correspondence from Local 483 We’ll be set up to have you drive into sprinklerfitters483.org. early February. announcing that we will be hold- our parking lot and receive a ballot, The Training Department continues Be sure to catch the latest Local 483 ing nominations at our February which you will then mark and drop to hold classes for our journey-level podcasts in the Members section of our Membership Meeting (via Zoom) for into a box without ever having to get members in order to obtain the required website. Visit www.sprinklerfitters483. delegates to the UA Convention, to be out of your vehicle. Voting will take Continuing Education Units for the org/MembersOnly. held in August 2021. place on Saturday, March 20, 2021, OSFM. We are currently being told Due to the pandemic, we will hold 7 a.m. until noon. by the OSFM that the date to provide Work Safe, Keep the Faith

February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 11 IBEW Local 6 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 6 of the ongoing pandemic are undeni- probably won’t get the EISB notice in 55 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 able, as seen by the drop in work hours. the mail. Please make sure your contact (415) 861-5752 There’s a lot of work in the hopper, information is current at the Hall, as is John J. Doherty and we believe this slowdown does not required by the Local Union by-laws. Business Manager-Financial Secretary represent a full-scale retraction in the What Is An EAP? Anthony Sandoval, Executive Board market. Work continues to start, but Russell Au Yeung, President Carlos Salazar, Executive Board the high-rise tenant improvement sector EAP stands for Employee Assistance Ron Lewis, Vice President David McCarroll, Executive Board is showing strain, as is the market rate Program and is part of the health ben- John Langley, Recording Secretary Jennifer Kramer, Executive Board housing sector. efits we have as members. The EAP is a Steve Cloherty, Treasurer Brendan Greene, Executive Board The added cost of COVID construc- confidential program that helps members tion safety protocols is partly to blame and their eligible dependents to address for delaying some new projects. Delays a wide range of issues, from alcohol/ MEETING NOTICES number should continue to go up. Many related to plan review and permitting substance abuse to mental health. These 55 FILLMORE STREET discussions are occurring online about are exacerbating this problem. The issues can have a marked impact on our the success and failure of the delivery Local Union is engaged on these issues lives and the lives of our loved ones. All meetings subject to cancellation process, most of which are hardly based and pushing to get jobs, both big and As we approach a year into the pan- due to shelter-in-place orders upon fact. California leads in doses small, through the process. Our collec- demic, many among us are feeling the delivered and is in line with all of the tive vigilance on COVID safety will help cumulative effects of this public health Unit One Committee Meeting other large, populated states in its deliv- move these projects along and go a long crisis. Our children have been out of Cancelled Until Further Notice ery percentage. way to making the work “pencil” for the school for over a year, sports have been This is a mobilization unlike any we project sponsors. cancelled, and the uncertain future is Unit Five, Muni Railway Shop have seen since the polio vaccinations of We are the Power Professionals, and weighing on them. For us adults, while Cancelled Until Further Notice the 1950s. The process is improving, and the power is in our hands to help keep we have continued in the workplace, delivery shortfalls are being addressed, construction moving by making every it is far different than last February Executive Board but that is cold comfort to all of us who effort to work COVID-SAFE and keep before the shutdown. This can lead to Tuesday March 9, 2021 long for a return to normal. Politics is our jobs open. substance abuse, alcohol abuse, or just 4:30 p.m. also rearing its ugly head, as opportun- increased discord at home.

ists seize upon the situation and use it Emergency H&W Coverage Your EAP is a tool to help you cope General Membership as a soapbox for their personal advance- For our Inside Members, we have with these issues and to find a path Cancelled Until Further Notice ment. This only hinders delivery and been providing emergency extended through when none seems apparent. If leaves the average citizen wondering health care coverage for those im- your spouse/partner, an eligible depen- Unit Six, Sound & Communications where we are in the process. pacted by the pandemic and have dent, or one of your fellow workers is Cancelled Until Further Notice As to when you, the member, are lost health coverage as a result. This appearing overwhelmed by life, take the

going to be in line for a shot: I can- emergency coverage has been extended time to remind them of the EAP. For 125 Retired Members-Senior Sixes not say at this time. Too many vari- through March 31, 2021. A notice years, we have stuck together on the job. Cancelled Until Further Notice ables are in flux. Re-supply chains containing all of the details should Now let’s stick together and make sure are stressed, and the CDC and state have landed in your mailboxes in the those in distress get the help they need. Executive Board of California are reassessing how to first week of February. If you do not Wednesday March 24, 2021 tweak the rollout and provide height- recall seeing it, please make sure your Work Safely, Wear a Mask, and Save 4:30 p.m. ened success. Between the time this address is current with EISB. For A Rainy Day! article is being written and lands in Of course, if you have not informed John J. Doherty We extend our sympathy to the fam- your mailbox, it will undoubtedly be a the Hall of your current address, then Business Manager ily and friends of Chris Nurss, Sound & somewhat different plan. you won’t be reading this article and Financial Secretary Communications Installer, who passed We have been pushing the City of away on December 22, 2020; and to San Francisco to provide our frontline the family and friends of Robert R. public-sector members — those who Rodriguez, Marine Journeyman, who are actively engaged with the public on passed away on December 5, 2020; and a daily basis — with the vaccine. Their to the family and friends of John Plut, roles in industry, public safety, and Shop Journeyman, who passed away on transportation are critical to keeping the December 29, 2020. city running. Those public sector em- Best wishes to our recently ployees working remotely, not that we represent many who can work remotely, retired members: will likely be after that. David Alley We have been pushing for the private Mary M. Cordes-Hutchings sector as well, focusing on the risk Rita R. Feld involved with tradespeople working Donald S. Fields together, often in close quarters. We’re Thomas P. Handlin not alone in making these demands but Eric R. Hansen will continue to advocate on your behalf as both a public health issue and as an Business Manager’s economic issue related to the increased cost related to COVID protocols in the Report construction industry. Please remember to wear a mask COVID, COVID, COVID and to socially distance as much as For the last year we have discussed practicably possible, even after you have little else, excepting the presidential elec- received the vaccine. The best way to tion, as much as COVID. The election ensure we get out of this pandemic is has come and gone, and, despite the to collectively follow the guidelines and theories it would disappear on Novem- remain vigilant. ber 4, the virus remains a major factor in our day-to-day lives. Work Slowing Vaccinations are rolling out, albeit The Local Union, along with its with limited supply, and California has Building Trades allies, continues to delivered at least one shot to over 3.5 negotiate future work opportunities for million residents as of February 7. The projects like the proposed new UCSF delivery rate has steadily increased, and hospital up on Parnassus and a large as more vaccines are distributed, that project on Piers 30-32. But the effects

PAGE 12 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor Elevator Constructors Local 8

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

MEETINGS: PRESIDENTS’ DAY HOLIDAY Apprentice members written up with tion trades when it comes to the order Article XXII letters, and/or terminat- of vaccine distribution. It seems very ALL FEBRUARY MEETINGS Monday, February 15, 2021, is a ed for using personal phones on the strange that while we were building, ARE CANCELLED scheduled, unpaid holiday. Any work performed on that day shall be paid at job. I understand that a phone is a modernizing, repairing, and servicing Please note the March meeting the double-time rate. convenience that some feel they can- the state’s elevators, we were consid- dates are tentative. If shelter/distancing not be without, but is it worth losing ered essential, and now that a vaccine requirements are not lifted prior to the WAGE CARDS your job over? I think not! is available, that designation is re- date of any meeting, it will be cancelled. New 2021 wage cards have been moved. I, as well as the other Building mailed. This has the new zone as well SAFETY ON THE JOBSITE IS Trades Managers, have sent letters to San Francisco as the new mileage rates included. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! our elected officials asking them to ex- Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 5:30 p.m. Please put this card in your wallet so In the past month, we have had plain why this is happening, and thus 690 Potrero Ave., San Francisco, CA you know the current zone and mileage four safety-related Article XXII letters far have not received an explanation. If in-person meetings are not pos- rates when you turn in your time and written on members. When investigat- I have stressed that we are servicing sible, then this will be our quarterly expenses each day. If you have not ing these, we have been told many Hospitals, acute care facilities, public virtual meeting. Signups will be avail- received a card, please let the office excuses by the member as to why it is housing, and senior living buildings, able through the IUEC Local 8 website know so we can send another one to not the member’s fault: “It was set up as well as responding with the fire in March. you right away. by the mechanic that way” … “I did departments and first responders for not know” … “It was that way when I entrapments — all of which puts El- Sacramento PERSONAL CELL PHONE came to the job” … and so on. If you evator Constructors in situations that Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 5:30 p.m. USAGE ON THE JOB do not know, ask for guidance. If you lead to a higher risk of exposure than Sheet Metal Workers Apprentice and Article IV, Section 7 (a) of the think it is unsafe, stop and fix it. other tradespeople, making the point Journeyman Training Building Local 8 Constitution and Bylaws I understand that situations will that Elevator Constructors should be 3665 Bleckely St., Mather, CA states: “Members shall not be permit- occur that some members are not fa- deemed essential immediately. ted to furnish the following tools or miliar with, but that does not excuse If you have reservations about get- Reno equipment” and goes on to specify working unsafe, or setting up a work ting vaccinated, please do research on Thursday, March 25, 2021, 5:30 p.m. “Cellular Phones” as one of the items area that is a hazard not only to the issue yourself, and don’t rely on Nevada Building Trades Hall on the list. If the company requires our Union Brothers and Sisters, but what someone else is telling you. You 1819 Hymer Ave., Sparks, NV you to use cellular phones as a means also to the public in buildings where can go to the Local 8 website www. of communication on the job, the we’re working. iuec8.org and look for links to the San Jose company needs to provide you with a I also understand some of our CDC and state health organizations Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 5:30 p.m. company-issued cellular phone. You newer members are uncomfortable to read about the vaccine. If you have Sheet Metal Workers Apprentice and should not be using your personal pointing out a safety violation or contracted COVID-19 or are told to Journeyman Training Building phone. As I have stated in every Pro- unsafe work area, but it must be done stay home because someone on your 2350 Lundy Pl., San Jose, CA bationary Orientation, your phones every time you see an unsafe situa- job has tested positive, the Local 8 should be left in your car or lunch tion. Do not let someone make you website has all the information you The Local 8 website is used as an box during normal work hours. You feel uncomfortable and rush you into will need to understand what services additional means of notifying our can check for messages at lunch or working unsafe. I would rather you and monetary assistance are currently members of upcoming Special Called break, but you should not have it on point out a safety hazard and come available to you. Meeting Items at our General Meetings. your person while on the job. There up with a plan to fix it rather than Thank you, and as always, Work The website address is www.iuec8.org. have been many Probationary and letting it go. This will eliminate the Safe and always wear the required need to explain why someone got PPE for the task you are working hurt or killed while you allowed work on. Remember: No matter what task ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE to continue in an unsafe manner. you are doing, you must always wear your mask. The San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, originally COVID-19 UPDATE scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2021, has been It is unfortunate that the state Sincerely, cancelled due to COVID-19 precautions. has decided to remove the essential Mark Thomas worker designation from all construc- Local 8 Business Manager

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

February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 13 Carpet Linoleum & Soft Tile Local 12 Carpet Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers Local 12 Administrative Office: 2149 Oakland Road my friendship grew with Robert, but months have been some of the most San Jose, CA 95131 it was my very first Union job as an challenging and stressful of my entire (408) 824-1280 • Fax (408) 955-0150 apprentice. All floor coverers know life. I know that some share the same President: Dave Bradfield Financial Secretary: Omar Larrea and can relate to the fact that if you sentiment, but along with the negative have a good crew who mesh well and comes the positive. It has forced a lot Regional Offices: San Leandro - 2020 Williams St., Suite A1, San Leandro, CA 94577 know what they’re doing — all egos into prospective, which means growth (510) 454-8150 aside — our jobs can be fun. This follows, accompanied by faith, and just San Francisco - 1939 Market St., Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94103 one is a prime example of just that. the will to treat everyone better than (415) 625-0225 Between making rubber neckties out you’ve been treated. Surround your- Business Representatives: Anthony Nuanes • Juan Calderon • Steve Belong of excess material and coining one of self with good people and don’t be so Organizers: Lance Ryken • Curtis Day many nicknames for “Rubber Robbie,” quick to judge. Monthly meetings held every third Thursday of the month or every time he would come around For updated news and events, check at 6:30 p.m. at 2020 Williams Street in San Leandro. the corner, a loud “Robby Thompson!” out www.dc16iupat.org. I want to close (S.F. Giants fan) would echo through by wishing you and your loved ones the floors as I always exaggerated the a happy, safe, and prosperous 2021. Brothers and Sisters of Local #12, that you get to work with a colleague volume of my voice, these were just a Thanks for reading. I hope this article finds you well. who not only works well with others few things that happened daily. Can you believe January has come but also has your best interests at heart When you work with someone Respectfully, and gone, with 2021 showing no signs throughout the day and is always will- consistently, you’re constantly inter- Juan Calderon of slowing down?! Even though the ing to lend a hand. Add to that a good acting, conversing, and sharing life world took a turn last March and the sense of humor, kindness, and authen- experiences, and a certain bond begins unexpected became reality, there is ticity — that was Brother Robert C. to grow. An unexplainable loyalty is a new outlook and attitude this year Smith, who passed away November 28, established, and you know that your going forward. With that said, please 2020, and is survived by his wife of 22 crew has got your back. You know practice safety on all of your job sites years, Mechelle; his daughter, Jacklyn; that whatever the mess, change, repair, and do not take each day for granted. his three sisters, Sheryl, Deanna, and addition, rip-up, demo, or install, you Everyone is aware of this global pan- Joy; and his brother, Geri. Robert was and your crew will handle it and get it demic and should be respecting each born and raised in San Francisco and done. Eventually, you cross over into other’s space, wearing a mask, washing lived his last 22 years in Fairfield, CA, personal lives and share moments with hands frequently, and, if feeling sick… where he recently retired after 35 years family and friends. That’s what Robert staying home. Remember that we are as a professional floor installer. I was was to me. He invited me into his home the skilled and trained workforce and blessed to have known him. and shared his life experiences with me should be setting the example. For those who knew Robert… boy, and will forever be a landmark on my I asked Brother Anthony Nuanes do we have stories! I want to send a heart. I will miss my brother but know to let me submit this month’s article, shout-out to the crew from 225 Bush that he is looking down on us chugging as I had something near and dear to St., S.F., from the years 1999 through a cold tall can. R.I.P. Robert C. Smith, my heart that I wanted to share with 2000. This job site is engraved in my 3/29/1965-11/28/2020 R.I.P. Robert C. Smith my Local #12 family. It’s not every day memory not only because it’s where For me, personally, the last nine 3/29/1965-11/28/2020

Local 12 member Mario Herrera, winner of the Yeti Cooler 2021 Photo of Rob Smith getting ready for golf.

PAGE 14 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor Sign Display Local 510

SIGN DISPLAY & ALLIED CRAFTS IN MEMORIAM nally posted in the Press-Democrat, LOCAL UNION 510 We’ve had a number of members it has been slightly edited. Spikes last Established March 10, 1900 pass away in the past year. Some of worked in 2015. those members were near and dear If anyone knew David, they knew 400 Talbert St. four things: Don’t call him Dave, Sparky Daly City, CA 94014-1623 to many of us, and some were lesser- Office: 650-763-5405 ext. 1112; Fax: 650-871-8406 known. In the office, we’ve begun (his dog) was his best bud, he was born reaching out to friends of the departed in Detroit, and he loved sports. Annette Dosier, Business Agent to write their obituaries. While it’s not David was born in Detroit to Morgan Worth, Business Agent always easy for us to reach out, nor Helen Margaret and Paul Spikes Peter Forni, Field Representative is it easy to write an obituary, we feel (deceased) on July 20, 1947. At a Office hours: that it adds some depth to our con- young age, his father Paul instilled a 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday sideration of the departed. We won’t great love of sports, especially foot- always be able to do this, but it’s what ball, in David. While attending South we’re aiming for. Redford public schools near Detroit, The Long and The Short of It Seniority Numbers David was something of a local hero, At January’s Medical and Pension New Seniority Numbers will not be Noah Tao Lundling, excelling at football, wrestling and Trustee meeting, an accounting of issued until we’re closer to knowing that 1981-2020 baseball. A few of the teams David Local 510 hours for 2020 indicated work is returning. There are still circum- Halsey Errecart reflects on her was on went to the state champion- that work-hours were down by about stances which could alter the seniority friend Noah Lundling, a first-year ap- ships. After graduation from Thurston 80% from last year. 187,065 hours list significantly (possible layoff of shop prentice who passed away shortly before High, David attempted more educa- were reported to the Sign Pictorial regulars, further retirements, further the New Year. tion and played semi-pro football and Display Health Welfare Plan deaths), rendering any update incorrect. The hardship and loss of 2020 in Detroit, but the world called and through November 2020, as compared The office is maintaining the list and has claimed one more beloved brother of David left without getting a degree with 896,884 hours through the same been making adjustments to it accord- Local 510 Sign & Display shortly before (much to the chagrin of his mother). period in 2019. The Bulk of 2020’s ingly. The list is subject to review by the the dawn of the new year. After being He headed to California during hours were reported prior to the seniority committee before new num- found unresponsive by his girlfriend on “the great hippie migration of the regional shelter-in-place order, which bers are sent out. December 23, 2020, Level 2 apprentice ’60s.” After many and varied jobs, Da- took effect in mid-March. From April Noah Tao Lundling was removed from vid found his perfect job with Freeman through November, only 33,888 hours Agents in the Office life support at the age of 39 around Decorating as a member of Local 510. have been reported (18% of hours Both agents have been in the office, 10:30 am in the company of his parents, He rose to the position of Foreman, worked in 2020). (In an interview primarily addressing member questions and in the hearts of many friends and which suited his take-charge personal- in last month’s Organized Labor, I and concerns around EDD, medi- loved ones. ity. He made many cherished friends, under-stated the number of monthly cal insurance and pension. Members Born on March 9, 1981 in San Fran- keeping in touch even after retirement. hours being reported since the Pan- who wish to visit the office should cisco, Noah was the quintessential San In retirement, David and Laura moved demic began in mid-March, 2020.) schedule an appointment by calling Francisco die-hard, and his love of the from Belmont to Cotati, and wait, he Local 510’s largest employer, Free- the office at 650-763-5405 and talking City was a major part of his identity. As became a gentleman farmer growing man Decorating Services, has moved to Annette Dosier (x1118) or Morgan a child, he attended a Chinese language his own medicine. locations, and, in so doing, has reduced Worth (x1115). Most business can be school and became fluent in Mandarin. David and Sparky were often seen its warehouse capacity by about 75%. conducted over the phone, by email, or He also obtained a degree in Criminal around town on their Giants deco- With the physical downsizing came a by USPS. Visitors must observe CO- Justice from San Francisco State Univer- rated scooter. David often said Sparky corresponding layoff of about half of VID-19 safety protocols while at the sity. Although he remained in San Fran- was either the child his mother always Freeman’s regular Local 510 work- Local 510 office. cisco his whole life, Noah had a love for wished on him or Grandmother Baker force. While Freeman has downsized, traveling and seeing the world. Whether reincarnated; then smile and say, “ei- they’re still equipped to operate locally. Pension, Beneficiary he was relaxing on a beach in Maui or ther is fine.” Family and friends were Another large contractor, Global Cards, Dues camping in the dirt on a motorcycle trip very important to David. He was loyal Experience Specialists (GES), has Members who are considering to Mexico, Noah was always the life of and supportive to those he loved. His moved out of its regional operations applying for their pension should the party and someone you could always warm heart and concern for others center. The company will continue call BeneSys for assistance. Any calls count on in any situation. earned him many friends. to staff trade shows and events in to the office on the matter will also In 2010 Noah joined the San Fran- David loved all sports, especially Northern California but will not direct you to BeneSys. Their number cisco Mason’s Lodge, where he became the S.F. 49ers and Giants. He took maintain a local operations center for is 925-398-7048. a dedicated member, sharing his exten- great pride in their Super Bowl and the foreseeable future. Members who have had recent sive historical Masonic lecture knowl- World Series wins, especially 2012 Some companies continue to changes to their marital or life partner edge and serving as a mentor to new over the Detroit Tigers (sorry, family do small jobs. Those jobs consist status should consider updating their members. He had recently been elected in Detroit). of graphics application at sporting IUPAT Death Benefit Beneficiary Card. to the coveted position of Worshipful David’s life often resembled a arenas, interior COVID modifica- Cards are kept on file at the office. If Master, a position that came with a lot Jimmy Buffet song. He often quoted, tions (plastic screens and floor decals you don’t know who you have listed as of responsibility and knowledge. “If we couldn’t laugh, we would all in stores and at schools), setting up a beneficiary, please call the Local 510 Many people knew Noah as their go insane,” and one of his favorites, outdoor testing locations, and display office to find out. If you wish to change favorite bartender, working at some of “Some of it’s magic, some of it’s set-up at local chain businesses. The your beneficiary, the office will send you the best bars and live music venues in tragic, but I had a good life all the jobs are typically small and sporadic, a new card for you to fill out and return San Francisco. When Noah got into the way.” And he did. and usually only require between to us. The current death benefit for Local 510 apprenticeship in August of His family thanks Hospice by the two to six people for a day or two of members in good standing is $3,000. 2018, he was proud to have the opportu- Bay for assistance in his final days. Da- work. Companies that do these sorts Members may have received notice nity to be a part of San Francisco’s labor vid was an organ donor whose corneas of jobs rely on their call-by-name from the District Council regarding cen- movement and was looking forward to will help two people see. David was lists to fill the jobs. tralized dues collection. Member win- becoming a Journeyman. His presence cremated by the Neptune Society, per Industry estimates are that dow dues have been waived by the In- on the show floor was that of a gentle gi- his wishes. Due to COVID restrictions, work may return by late summer ternational for the first quarter of 2021. ant, tall and strong with a beaming smile, there will be no services. There will a or early fall. For the Local’s largest Once the International begins billing ready to help where needed. celebration of David’s life in the spring employer, work capacity is expected dues again, all dues payments should Noah truly lived his life to the full- of 2021. If you would like to honor to be about 25% to 30% of what it be sent to the District Council Central- est, and his memory will be forever in David and/or Sparky, be kind to a was during the same period (Sept. ized Dues Collection address, which is the hearts of the many people who he chicken (Cotati joke) or have a cheese- through Dec.) of 2019. This is still 1155 Corporate Center Drive, Monterey met along the way. Rest in Power, Noah. burger in paradise. conjecture, based on an anticipa- Park, CA 91754. You may also find the Please remain safe and healthy dur- tion that the public will continue to Centralized Dues Address on the Local Paul David Spikes, July 20, ing these challenging times. observe COVID safety protocols, 510 website at www.local510.org. The 1947 – October 19, 2020 case numbers will fall, vaccination move toward Centralized Dues Collec- The following was forwarded to us Respectfully and in Solidarity, rates will begin to increase, and that tion is occurring nationwide, in accor- by the wife of Paul David Spikes, who Annette Dosier & Morgan Worth vaccinations will be effective. dance with the IUPAT Constitution. passed away in October 2020. Origi- Local 510

February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 15 Heat & Frost Local 16 Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union No. 16, AFL-CIO Northern California – Northern Nevada 3801 Park Road Benicia, CA 94510 Office: (707) 748-1616 • Fax: (707) 748-1620 CHRIS GREANEY...... BUSINESS MANAGER FORTINO CURIEL...... BUSINESS AGENT/ORGANIZER MARK PLUBELL...... BUSINESS AGENT ANTHONY VISCUSO...... BUSINESS AGENT BILL HODGES...... PRESIDENT JONATHAN BLAINE...... VICE PRESIDENT

Future Membership Meetings and marine. There was also a Local (Northern California and Northwest- ment training, and continues to safely All Union meetings and in-person Chartered in Sacramento: Local 25, ern Nevada), covering a total of 57 abate asbestos and replace it with safer visits to the office have been canceled which was subsequently merged into counties, and now represents over and more environmentally friendly until the shelter-in-place order has been Local 16, eventually creating the San 1,000 active insulator, abatement, insulation materials. Local 16 members lifted and we receive directive from the Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno and firestop members, retirees, and perform work in the firestop industry, International to reopen. Charter. Local 25 is now the Detroit, their families. which is constantly adapting and devel- Michigan, local. We are proud of our work to oping to prevent fires from spreading in Local 16: More Than a Prior to WWII, there were approxi- continually strive for equality in the buildings, saving lives. Century of Pride mately 80 Local 16 members. Local workplace and continue to move We are so proud to share our 100th The following was taken from the 16’s membership grew exponentially forward in the labor movement. Anniversary with members, retirees, 100th Anniversary booklet. Local 16 in the postwar era and into the ’50s, Nicknames of our trade consist of their family members, and the col- celebrated their 100th Anniversary on ’60s, and ’70s due to a large volume Rag Wrappers, Laggers, and Pipe leagues we work with, in the govern- August 1, 2011. of new construction and petrochemi- Coverers, to name a few. ment and public and private sectors. On August 1, 1911, the Insulators cal industry growth. Local 70 Mare The Insulators and Allied Work- Visit https://www.local16photos.com/ and Asbestos Workers Local 16 in San Island merged with Local 16 in the ers Local 16 was at the forefront of celebrating-100-years to view a video. Francisco, California, was chartered as early ’90s. Over the years, Local 16 the health-related issues with asbestos a member of the International Asso- apprentice training has been upgraded as well as developing asbestos abate- Submitted by Alan Pierce ciation of Heat and Frost Insulators & and adapted to changes in applications Asbestos Workers International Union of new materials and finishes in the (formerly known as Asbestos Work- insulation industry. ers International Union). All the work Since 1911, the Insulators and at that time generated after the 1906 Allied Workers Local 16 member- earthquake was primarily building ship has expanded across two states

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PAGE 16 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor Pile Drivers Local 34 Hammers and Leads Social Security in retirement; 39% PILEDRIVERS LOCAL 34 answered that they expected to be 55 Hegenberger Place, Oakland, CA 94621 somewhat dependent on the program; Phone: (510) 635-4227 14% didn’t expect to depend on Social Fax: (510) 635-1234 Security at all; 5% responded that they Leo Vega – President weren’t sure; and 4% apparently didn’t Joe Karinen – Vice President believe that the question even applied Chris Moyer – Senior Field Rep/Financial Secretary-Treasurer to them. When you stop to think that Martin Espinoza, Jr. – Conductor Martin, Espinoza, Sr. – Warden over a third of the more than 180,000 Chris Puglisi – Recording Secretary people who took the poll don’t have a Trustees – Fred Barnes, Jesse Johansen, Tina Nixon whole lot to look forward to in terms Field Reps – Martin Espinoza Sr., Martin Espinoza Jr., Chris Puglisi of retirement income — other than a couple thousand dollars from the Fed- eral government’s program — it really From the Desk of Chris Moyer for some time in the summer. drives home the value of those benefit Current work hours are holding For those of us who graduated from hours we all log working under our steady for this time of year, and the the Apprenticeship back when the classes Collective Bargaining Agreement. upcoming forecast continues to look were taught in Pleasanton, an era has If you do take an opportunity to good. Phase two of the high-speed come to an end. Where the old weld shop check out the Trust Fund site, setting a rail is currently producing its second and classroom 2 once saw generations of few bucks aside each week in a 401(k) bridge, with dozens left to be built. Pile Drivers come through the program, program might be something you’ll The New Pleasanton Training Center Weld There are also bridge projects on the there is now only dirt. The bathrooms want to consider. There are over 1,500 Shop. books up around the North Bay and where we used to wash our hands in weeks in a 30-year career, so those Sacramento, as well as some large in- those big stainless-steel tub-sinks are deposits can really add up, especially for Brother and former Local 34 Presi- dustrial projects coming too, including gone, soon to be paved over as parking someone who’s just starting out. Just dent Larry Wagner called to inform us a desalinization plant in the Delta. for the school that now stands in the something to think about. that Brother Karl Lehto Jr. recently Having our 2020 Old Timers’ Lun- area where many of us learned to build On the subject of benefits, the Trust passed away. Brother Lehto was 74, cheon cancelled early last year due to dolphins and formwork. The new train- Fund folks have put a considerable and he had been a Local 34 Member the pandemic left us hopeful that we’d ing center has 50 welding booths that are amount of effort into making it easier since 1965. be back on track in time for this year’s all indoors. The track burner and pipe for Members to get COVID-19 vaccina- Brother James Bill passed away on event, but things just haven’t gotten cutting torch are also inside now, and the tions without dealing with copay issues, June 28, 2020. He was 56 and had been back to normal enough to feel safe shop should be opening up soon. regardless of which plan they’re on or a Member since 1996. about scheduling it for the end of this After writing about the Trust where they get their shot. If you current- Brother Harold Poulsen passed away coming March, either. With some coun- Fund’s benefit access website last ly have medical coverage when you go to on November 10, 2020, at the age of 85. ties begging to make projections about month, I happened upon a public poll Kaiser, CVS, a Blue Cross network facil- He joined the Union in 1963. vaccine administration rates, however, that indicated 37% of respondents ity, or elsewhere to get poked, be sure to we may be able to look at some options planned on being very dependent on take your insurance card along. Work safe and stay well.

Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300

Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 300

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

Anthony Stoia, 70-year member, received a plaque for his services to Local 300 from BA Gerald Kappes, 70-year member, received a plaque for his services to Local 300. David Johnson.

February 2021 Organized Labor www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org PAGE 17 Glaziers Local 718

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

Bart Pantoja – Business Representative Nick King – President

MEETING DATES our union at the national level has con- tinued to lead the charge with the AFL- General Membership: CIO on national policy for the benefit March 9, 2021 of the working family. The PRO Act is Virtual — via Zoom legislation that will be a game-changer Update your email with the for organizing workers. Our unions and Local 718 office to receive notice. the ability to unionize has been system- atically dismantled for nearly 100 years. Executive Board: It is now our turn to reverse this attack. February 9, 2021 — 5 p.m. This legislation has been reintro- March 9, 2021 — 5 p.m. duced to the Senate and will remove laws that protect bosses and minimize DDO/HOLIDAYS workers. Did you know that 54% of April 2, 2021 workers say they’re threatened with the DDO loss of their job if they vote to unionize, and 1 in 5 workers who engage in union Info, News & Events organizing are wrongfully terminated? District Council 16 Info, News & The PRO Act will abolish “right-to- Tony Roberto and Kimani Goodwin on the jobsite at 88 Broadway. Events can be found at www.dc16iupat.org, work” laws that are the last remnants also Local Union 718 News and Events. of Jim Crow, which was the “right to May 6, 2020 as a glazier. Our thoughts and that we all wear our masks and protect work” apart from non-whites. The PRO prayers go out to the family left behind. against any COVID cases on the jobsite. STAR Classes Act will level the playing field for work- In other news, the senior housing To all: Work safe, stay safe and stay Select STAR Classes are available ers to form and join unions and change project at 88 Broadway is in its twilight healthy! online. Visit www.DC16STAR.org for the power dynamics in America. stage. I had an opportunity to catch up more information on class schedule. It is with a heavy heart that I report on with a few 718 members on the job and In Solidarity, the loss of union brother John Thomas. caught a couple of them working. See Bart M. Pantoja Brothers and Sisters, Mr. Thomas was an apprentice who tragi- Tony Roberto and Kimani Goodwin Business Representative Have you heard of the PRO Act? As cally passed in a car accident on January pictured. I hope to safely get out to Glaziers Local 718 I reported last issue, the leadership of 27, 2021. He had just begun a career on more projects. My greatest concern is District Council 16

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PAGE 18 www.SFBuildingTradesCouncil.org February 2021 Organized Labor Executive Orders PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNY CAMPBELL/SMW 104 Continued from page 4 safe way for everyone’s sake.” material, and then installs and main- Mazzola said that risk factors and tains the resulting product. The manu- the potential for exposure to the virus facturing step is known as sheet metal can vary between the trades. “COV- fabrication, a made-to-order process ID-19 has been spotted in waste lines, so with exacting specifications that’s plumbers need to be extra careful,” he unique to each project. said. “(They should) wear the right PPE Campbell pointed to union sheet and gloves to prevent transmission.” metal work as an example of how It’ll help if everyone who works much can be gained from a 360-degree on or visits a jobsite follows the same local-worker commitment that doesn’t rules, he said. begin only after the supply chain ends. Those rules can change often, some- He said roughly 25% of Local 104’s times week to week, though the City working hours are spent on fabrica- and County of San Francisco have both tion, and those hours wouldn’t exist been proactive in updating rules and — and neither would those wages— Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 members appear at Anderson, Rowe & Buckley keeping jobs safe. (Visit sf.gov/coronavi- without the commitment to using local Mechanical Contractors sheet metal shop in San Francisco, where they fabricate rus online for the latest developments.) union fabrication. HVAC ductwork.

“The rules are hard to keep up with “What we are fortunate to have as PHOTO COURTESY OF DANNY CAMPBELL/SMW 104 sometimes,” Mazzola said. “There are sheet metal workers is work preserva- many of them, and they cover every- tion and wage equalization,” he said. thing from washing your hands to filing “All the work must be done here, in Lo- for workers comp. Helping people fol- cal 104’s jurisdiction.” Local 104 covers low them will require clearer guidelines 49 California counties from the Oregon and more education.” border down to Ventura. “With our collective bargaining agree- Order No. 2: “Ensuring the ment, those products have to be made lo- Future Is Made in All of cally — not in Texas, not in China, not in America by All of America’s New York,” Campbell said. “That’ s how Workers” we keep all the jobs here locally, and that’s Biden’s second executive order directs what Biden wants to do: Preserve those the U.S. government to always procure jobs for Americans. It’s the same goal.” OL

“goods, products, materials, and services PHOTO COURTESY OF from sources that will help American businesses compete in strategic industries and help America’s workers thrive.” The “mega-panels” that enclose the exterior of the Golden State Warrior’s Chase Center In short, this is the “Buy American” in San Francisco were fabricated by union sheet metal workers in the United States and

directive. It emphasizes that services SMW 104 installed by Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 members. (like labor) not only be provided by American companies but also that ma- terials be manufactured in the U.S. Danny Campbell, business rep- resentative for Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, said this could mean a much better deal for even more workers in local economies that are struggling to survive as well as those where cost of It’s been my privilege developing websites living is skyrocketing. “This executive order should ensure and designing printed communications for that manufacturing jobs stay here in the United States,” he said. “The wages and Unions and their members for over 18 years. earnings that those local workers make Maybe you know someone that could use my can then be reinvested right back into Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 members on the local economy.” the Escondido Village jobsite put together Campbell works in one of the few elements of a building providing new housing services. Please share my info. trades that starts with raw material, for Stanford University graduate students on manufactures what is needed from that Stanford’s campus in October 2019. SMW 104 PHOTO COURTESY OF PHOTO COURTESY

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