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SHORT Pension rescue does CUTS an enormous amount of good for union plans Candidates picked Editor’s note: Within the But...‘All the for Aug. 3 primary $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, adopted in March with instabilities and Absentee ballots will be slim Democrat majorities in Con- mailed soon in Michigan for the gress and President Biden’s sig- weaknesses that Aug. 3, Primary Election. nature, provided was an $86 bil- allowed roughly 150 The following lion bailout to the nation’s finan- candidates have cially troubled multiemployer plans to become been endorsed by defined benefit pension plans, hopelessly the Greater Detroit including a number in the build- Building and Con- ing trades. Following is a report underfunded remain’ struction Trades Council Politi- that provides some perspective on multiemployer plans that will keep cal Action Committee for the the newly invigorated – but still these plans afloat for many years election. The list reflects can- fragile – financial position of some to come. ARPA also contains tem- didates who have requested an multiemployer pensions. porary funding relief that is broadly endorsement and have been THE ONE-OF-A-KIND SCAFFOLDING used to support Seaway Painting painters on the Mackinac By Josh Shapiro available to multiemployer pension screened by the PAC. Bridge’s North and South towers over the past few years has been removed as the project nears Groom Law Group plans. Despite extensive negotia- Please note that since this completion. The platform not only allowed painters a safe and efficient base and enclosure to do After many years of discus- tions that sought a bipartisan is a primary ballot, Michigan their work, it was an engineering award-winner. Photos courtesy of MDOT Photo sion and debate, Congress has solution to the pension crisis, election law requires you to taken action on the impending ARPA was passed along strictly vote a straight Democratic or multiemployer pension crisis – partisan lines. Republican ballot – your ballot Mackinac Bridge’s innovative scaffold, which, if left unaddressed, would While ARPA does not ad- will be spoiled if you vote for a have led to the failure of over 150 dress the fundamental weak- Dem for one office and a Repub- plans covering roughly 1.5 million nesses of the multiemployer pen- lican for another. freshly painted ivory towers get noticed active and retired workers. sion system that led to the cur- Pontiac Mayor: Tim By Marty Mulcahy eryone had done.” ivory color. Vlahakis said there Although primarily aimed at rent crisis, it has averted the im- Greimel Editor The multi-year project in- are some 5,000 claustrophobic the COVID-19 pandemic, the re- minent collapse of the system, Pontiac City Council (Dis- ST. IGNACE – Michigan’s volved the first inside and out cells in a single tower – “you cently passed American Rescue which is good news for participants trict 4): Randy Carter greatest engineering achieve- complete sandblasting of the old can get lost in there” – and Plan Act (ARPA) provides spe- and contributing employers. The Sterling Heights City ment and most notable land- paint from the two Mackinac blasting and painting all the cial financial assistance to failing (Continued on Page 4) Council: Henry Yanez, Michael mark looks as good as ever, but Bridge towers, and then the ap- surfaces is a laborious process. Radtke even more important, the metal plication of three coats of paint Some of the cells “have never Taylor Mayor: Alex Garza skin on its towers is now pro- to bare metal: a zinc primer, an been touched” and have origi- $2.2T infrastructure City Council: Jill Brandana tected as well as it has been epoxy intermediate coat and a nal paint on them, Vlahakis Dearborn City Council: since it opened in 1957. urethane top coat in the familiar (Continued on Page 2) Mike Sareini The Mackinac Bridge is plan holds sway at Detroit Labor Day ready to take on all elements – wind, sun, rain, snow, ice, bird Parade canceled droppings – thanks to the work trades conference A note from the Metro De- over the past few years by troit AFL-CIO: Michigan Painters District By Mark Gruenberg PAI Staff Writer “After speaking with the Council 1M tradespeople em- leadership of all the major La- ployed by Seaway Painting. WASHINGTON (PAI) – bor Day March participants, it And their work was made President Joe Biden’s pro- posed infrastructure plan – has been decided that we will much, much easier by the use continue to practice COVID-19 of a one-of-a-kind, innovative, what’s in it and what work- protocols for the remainder of award-winning scaffold system ers want to include in it – dominated the discussion at the year and not have any large that improved workers’ safety REBUILDING ROADS is only part of gatherings. Therefore, regret- and helped productivity. the one-day virtual legisla- the construction to-do list if the infra- fully, the 2021 Labor Day March The 15-member crew of tive conference of North America’s Building Trades structure plan passes. has been cancelled.” Seaway painters are expected This is the second year in to wrap up their painting Unions. The virus helped bring a row the Detroit Labor Day project on the bridge’s South “This year has been unlike Biden – and his comprehensive any other,” NABTU President march has been canceled. Tower in August, after complet- infrastructure plan – to the Oval Sean McGarvey led off on June Office to succeed President Labor Day Mackinac ing the North Tower two years ago. The project for both tow- 5, referring to the coronavirus Donald Trump, who talked an in- pandemic, which sent unemploy- Bridge Walk is a go ers came with a price tag of frastructure game, personally From the Mackinac Bridge more than $12 million. The ment soaring, hampered con- (Continued on Page 5) Authority: “The 2021 Mackinac painters have completed the struction work and forced the conference itself, like so much Bridge Walk is still on. At this ivory colored exterior, and are Biden’s budget time no changes have been an- currently working in the tight else, virtually onto Zoom. nounced to the walk for 2021, internal “cells” of the South But it also presented a giant opportunity that the 14 NABTU would be a boon Due to Covid, there was no walk Tower, sandblasting and paint- in 2020 and there will probably ing their way through the 552- unions and their members can be changes required for 2021. foot-tall structure. take advantage of, McGarvey to construction said. He lauded their past work in “The Mackinac Bridge Au- “It’s been a great, safe By Mark Gruenberg thority had a Special Meeting project, and it’s been great to convincing lawmakers to insert PAI Staff Writer on May 18, 2021, to discuss the work with the Mackinac Bridge pro-worker provisions into con- WASHINGTON (PAI) – If a gressional rescue acts, and urged Mackinac Bridge Walk and the Authority,” said Steve federal budget blueprint is a po- Board Members expressed a Vlahakis, owner of Seaway them to keep at it. litical roadmap, and it is, then strong desire to continue this Painting of Livonia. “And our Workers’ lobbying and con- Democratic President Joe tacts with lawmakers at home year’s walk if it can be safely crew of union painters, who Biden’s $6 trillion spending plan done. They will revisit the sub- have come from all over Michi- THE SCAFFOLD SYSTEM was designed to closely hug the 552- pave the way for NABTU and for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 ject at their July 9 meeting or gan and around the country, foot-tall Mackinac Bridge bridge towers, even as the towers taper construction union contacts and is a roadmap of progressive pri- effectiveness on Capitol Hill, earlier if new information be- have done just a great job. We as they rise. The enclosed 24-foot-tall scaffold helped allow the orities. comes available.” also have people who have safe collection of old paint that was blasted off the towers. Cables McGarvey said. He also gave out And it drew praise from The walk is traditionally been with us a long time, and suspended from new outriggers at the top of the towers allow the a phone number, 202-951-8059, for union leaders. The GOP and its workers to call, via NABTU, to held on Labor Day, which is on I’m really proud of the work ev- movement of the platform. business backers reacted with Monday, Sept. 6, this year. contact lawmakers. criticism and disdain. Biden unveiled his budget’s Biden makes union- Nonresidential construction “Both public and private tant to commit to new work.” details, crammed into more than friendly NLRB pick Nonresidential spending in April declined for the nonresidential spending overall Actual spending in U.S. con- 1,000 pages of small print, on the The National Labor Rela- fifth-straight month to a two-year continued to shrink in April, de- struction spending in April to- afternoon of May 28, but con- tions Board currently has a 3-1 construction low as demand waned for numer- spite a pickup in a few spending taled $1.52 trillion at a seasonally gressional committees, working majority favoring Republicans, ous public and private project categories from March,” said Ken adjusted annual rate, up 0.2 per- from a 54-page preview he pub- but that is about to change as slides again, categories, the Associated Gen- Simonson, the AGC’s chief cent from March and 9.8 percent lished more than a month before, President Biden has announced eral Contractors reported June 1. economist. “Ever-growing delays higher than the pandemic-de- are already holding hearings on his pick for a vacant seat. but there’s Construction project times and uncertainty regarding back- pressed rate in April 2020. As some key sections. In his May 27 announce- are lengthening, and other chal- logs and delivery times for key has been true for the past sev- “President Biden’s proposed ment, Biden selected Gwynne still optimism lenges include longer delivery materials, as well as shortages and eral months, the year-over-year federal budget fulfills his promise to Wilcox, a New York lawyer who times for materials, as well as fast- record prices, are likely to make gain was limited to residential Build Back Better with significant specializes in employee rights. rising prices for building goods. even more project owners hesi- (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 4) Biden will then get to se- lect another Democrat in Au- gust when Republican mem- OSHA eyes budget hike; resumes ‘naming and shaming’ bers William J. Emanuel’s term By Nick Fox With all the focus on infra- 17 percent budget increase would increased funding would allow ends. This would give Demo- Laborers Health and structure, another much smaller boost enforcement by allowing more investigations into workers crats control over the board. Safety Fund of North America budget proposal has flown under OSHA to hire more inspectors. being misclassified as independent Infrastructure proposals like the radar. The Biden The agency lost about 14 percent contractors, which continues to be Quotable President Biden’s $2 trillion plan administration’s proposed 2022 of its staff under the Trump ad- one of the most common ways that “Make it a rule of life are getting most of the attention budget of $14.2 billion for the ministration. To get an idea of workers are denied safe and never to regret and never to in the construction industry, and Department of Labor (DOL) is a percent increase from 2021 and is how little funding OSHA cur- healthy working conditions. look back. Regret is an appall- with good reason. The proposal drop in the bucket compared to $1.4 billion more than what former rently has to work with, the AFL- Unemployment insurance. ing waste of energy; you can’t represents a once-in-a-generation $2 trillion, but it has important President Trump proposed. How CIO’s annual Death on the Job The proposed DOL budget build on it; it’s only for wal- investment in America’s roads, implications for OSHA and other would DOL use that increase? report noted that the agency’s would also – for the first time in lowing in.” bridges, water system and energy agencies that fall under DOL’s Enforcement. The proposal 2021 budget gives them less than decades – update how unem- –Katherine Mansfield grid, and has the potential to create purview. calls for $2.1 billion for OSHA and $4 per U.S. worker. In addition to ployment insurance funding (1888 - 1923) millions of good-paying union jobs. The proposed budget is a 14 the Wage and Hour Division. This safety and health inspections, the (Continued on Page 15) 2 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021 Mighty Mac’s innovative scaffold gets noticed (Continued from Page 1) Viewpoints said. The Mackinac Bridge Au- thority said the new coating should last about 35 years. Why the PRO Act is vital The original paint is lead- Something I’ve just learned about Amazon – one of America’s based and Seaway is required to most profitable and fastest-growing corporations, headed by the contain 100 percent of the paint richest man in the world: as it is removed and shipped it to According to the Labor Department’s Occupational Safety an appropriate landfill. and Health Administration, Amazon warehouse workers sustained Photos of the original paint- nearly double the rate of serious injury incidents last year as did ing of the towers in the 1950s workers in non-Amazon warehouses. show paint being applied with In addition, largely because Amazon failed to provide its work- brushes and spray guns. One ers adequate protective equipment during the pandemic, the cor- painter we talked who worked on poration admits that nearly 20,000 employees were presumed posi- the bridge described being tive for the coronavirus. strapped in a bosun’s seat, dan- Workers who spoke out about these unsafe workplace con- gling from rope and applying the ditions were fired. ivory color to a spot on a tower Amazon boasts of paying its workers at least $15 an hour. they had missed earlier. He re- But that comes to about $30,000 a year, hardly enough for a family ported being scared when the to get by on. wind blew him about 15 feet away The explosive growth of Amazon’s army of poorly-paid and from the tower, but he fortunately ill-treated hourly workers is emblematic of the long-term decline came back feet first. of America’s middle class and levels of economic inequality Enhanced worker safety and America hasn’t seen since the late nineteenth century’s Gilded environmental concerns are Age. much more of a priority these CONVENTIONAL SCAFFOLDING was used by Seaway Painting workers to paint lower parts of the This has strained the social fabric of the nation – fueling days, and the invention of the 552-foot-tall Mackinac Bridge towers. anger and frustration, a rising tide of drug overdoses and deaths scaffolding is a reflection of this. Photo courtesy of MDOT Photo of despair, even tempting some working-class people to embrace Looking for a safer and secure The award “recognizes an pect of being used for the next three union craftsmanship on that Trumpism and white nationalism. way to allow painters access to outstanding achievement in in- decades, has been scrapped. It bridge since day one, and that The success of Amazon’s “shock and awe” campaign against the towers, Seaway employee dustrial or commercial coatings would otherwise continue to be taxed has never changed over the workers who dared try to bring a union to their Bessemer, Ala- Dan Halberg made a mock-up of work that demonstrates innova- and need to be stored, he said. years,” said Mackinac Bridge bama warehouse exemplifies the immense political power the ar- a unique scaffolding system in tion, excellence in craftsmanship, The award nomination Authority Board Chairman chitects of this growing inequality now wield. It’s an alarming his St. Ignace kitchen. With a or the use of state-of-the-art tech- noted that the design needed to Patrick “Shorty” Gleason, a Lo- omen of the future. design by Ruby+Associates and niques or products to creatively withstand winds regularly ex- cal 25 iron worker. “We’re just fin- In Amazon warehouses like Bessemer, workers are treated metal fabrication by Moran Iron solve problems or provide long- ceeding 100 mph and allow for ishing a 10-year program on like robots. Algorithms relentlessly impose dangerous produc- Works of Onaway, the plan term service.” the enclosure and capture of painting the bridge, and it’s re- tion quotas. They get two 30-minute breaks each ten-hour day. worked, and was used Seaway Then in March 2020, paint and sandblasting materials. ally no surprise that you’re see- Every movement is monitored. painters. The design won awards, Ruby+Associates received one of The original paint is lead-based ing top-notch work today, with Amazon delivery drivers report being instructed to turn off earned a patent, and is being five Engineering Honorable and Seaway is required to con- both the great painting and with their safety apps so they can meet their quotas. Others report studied for use the Golden Gate Conceptor Awards from the Ameri- tain 100 percent of the paint as it the making of that scaffolding. having to urinate into bottles because of delivery timing pres- Bridge in San Francisco, Vlahakis can Council of Engineering Compa- is removed and ship it to an ap- That scaffolding is a redesign of sures. said. nies of Michigan at their annual propriate landfill facility. The new the one they used to build the Even though public support for unions is as high as it’s been The scaffold design by Engineering and Surveying Excel- paint, which is zinc-based, is ex- bridge in the 1950s, and the way in 50 years – 60 million American workers would join a union Ruby+Associates took home the lence Awards Gala. pected to last at least 35 years, they put this one together, it was today if they could – Bessemer workers were outgunned by a Best Neighboring State Project The Mackinac Bridge Au- with periodic maintenance. a remarkable job, they really de- behemoth whose market capitalization exceeds Australia’s GDP. Award given by the Structural thority said the scaffold plat- “There’s been great quality, serve to win awards.” The National Labor Relations Act makes it illegal for employ- Engineers Association of Illinois forms were custom designed and ers to fire workers for trying to organize a union. But the penalties 2019 Excellence in Structural En- built for painting crews to en- employees for violating the Act are so laughably small (rehiring gineering Annual Awards. close and move up and down the Nonresidential construction slides the worker and providing back pay) that employers like Amazon And in December, the scaf- bridge’s towers above the road- (Continued from Page 1) routinely do it anyway. folding set-up by Ruby+ Asso- way deck, first during the 2017- construction, the AGC said. Amazon may be the future of the American economy, but if ciates was named the Outstand- 2018 project to strip and repaint Still, the F.W. Dodge Data and Analytics’ “Momentum Index” for that future is to have room for the kind of prosperous working ing Project Winner in the “Other the bridge’s North Tower, then U.S. construction moved 9.1 percent higher in May, the group reported families that 50 years ago defined American capitalism, unions are Structures” category of the Na- again doing the same on the June 7. The index measures initial reports of nonresidential building critical. tional Council of Structural Engi- South Tower. The platforms en- projects in the planning stage which have been shown to lead to spending. In March, the House of Representatives passed legislation neers’ (NCSEA) “Excellence in circled the tower legs and allowed Dodge said May’s jump was the result of a large increase in designed to level the field. It’s called the Protect the Right to Structural Engineering Awards.” workers to adjust it to accommo- commercial planning activity, which posted its strongest month-over- Organize Act (PRO Act). The Senate version has 47 Democratic “The judges were impressed date the towers tapering near the month increase since October 2017. Institutional planning, mean- co-sponsors. It needs three more to give the PRO Act a fighting by the solutions provided for the top. Another platform allowed while, fell by less than one percentage point. chance of getting to Joe Biden’s desk. unique challenges on this access to the struts joining the “The rising trend in planning activity,” Dodge said, “is a good The PRO Act would end many of the practices Amazon used project,” said Carrie Johnson, tower legs. The design allowed sign that the economic recovery is starting to spread into the con- to defeat the union effort in Bessemer. Real penalties would be chair of the NCSEA Awards Com- for the enclosure and capture of struction sector. However, these projects are unlikely to have an impact imposed on companies and corporate officers who retaliate against mittee. “The engineers were paint and sandblasting materials. on construction starts this year. Rising material prices and a continued union advocates or otherwise violate the National Labor Rela- tasked with creating a painting Vlahakis said the unique shortage of skilled labor have led to project delays. On the upside, con- tions Act. platform. This was a two-story, scaffolding, which has no pros- struction starts are shaping up for a healthy increase in 2022.” The PRO Act would make it easier for workers to form a union, movable steel and aluminum with the aim of protecting them from unfair working conditions. structure capable of sustaining The PRO Act alone won’t end economic inequality or return 100 mph winds. The solution prosperity and opportunity to America’s working families. But eliminated the need for almost 400 passage of the PRO Act would help. feet of scaffolding.” It would also send a clear signal that ours is truly a gov- In February 2020, Seaway ernment “of the people” – such as the million people who work Painting won the E. Crone Knoy for Amazon today, not the one multi-billionaire at the top, and Award from the Society for Protec- of the vast majority of Americans who are working harder than tive Coatings, an industry group ever today and getting nowhere, in America’s Second Gilded focused on protecting and preserv- Age. ing concrete, steel, and other in- Robert Reich dustrial and marine structures. Professor of Public Policy University of California- Berkeley The Building Tradesman welcomes your letters to the editor. We The reserve the right to edit for clarity and to shorten them. Please sign the letter and include a way to contact you. Building How to contact us – By mail: Building Tradesman Editor Tradesman 1640 Porter St. Detroit, MI 48216 ISSN-007-3717 e-mail: [email protected] is the Official Publication of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council Better wages, better workers Patrick Devlin Secretary-Treasurer By Jim Hightower A recent headline blared: “Labor shortages end when wages Steve Claywell rise.” President Gosh, Captain Obvious, what an amazing discovery! Someone notify the Nobel Prize committee, for surely this revolutionary rev- elation will win this year’s prize in economics. Better yet, someone notify that gaggle of Republican governors whose theory of labor economics begins and ends with the medieval demand that workers be The Building Tradesman is whacked with a stick to make them do what the published bi-weekly (every bosses want. other Friday) by the Michigan At issue is the furious complaint by restau- Building and Construction rant chains, nursing homes, Big Ag, and other Trades Council, Detroit office. low-wage employers that they have a critical la- 1640 Porter St., Detroit, MI bor shortage. It seems that millions of workers 48216 today are hesitant to take jobs because there’s Printed at Grand Blanc Printing, no affordable childcare, or the jobs they’re of- a union shop fered expose them and their families to COVID-19, or the work itself is Periodical mail postage paid abusive and demeaning… or all of the above. at Detroit, MI and additional Business chieftains wail that they’ve been advertising thou- mailing offices. sands of jobs for waiters, poultry workers, nursing assistants, and such, but they can’t get enough takers. So, corporate-serving gover- POSTMASTER nors have rushed to their rescue. Shouting “Whack ‘em with a stick,” send postage returns to: these mingy politicians are stripping away jobless benefits, trying The Building Tradesman force workers to take any crappy job they’re offered. It gives new 1640 Porter St. meaning to the term “workforce.” Detroit, MI 48216 But wait, there’s an honest way to get the workers they need: Phone: (313) 961-3800 Offer fair wages! As the owner of a small chain of restaurants in Fax: (313) 961-2467 Atlanta notes when he stopped lowballing wages he not only got the Union members with address workers he needed, but “We started to get a better quality of appli- changes are asked to contact cants.” That translated to better service, happier customers, and more their local union. business. The real economic factor in play here is not wages, but value. If Editor/Photographer you treat employees as cheap, that’s what you’ll get. 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Washington Sign Pictorial & Display 591 Ave, Lansing MI 48933 WARREN – The next Gen- Local Union 312 Local 357 eral Membership Meeting will be Business Rep: Tim Schwerin held on Tuesday, July 6,2021 at Meeting date: 2nd Wednesday of Glaziers & 6:30p.m. Trustees and union every month at 6:30 p.m. Glassworkers stewards meet at 6:20 p.m. Place: 1473 N. 30th St., Galesburg, The meeting may be post- MI 49053 Glaziers & Glassworkers 357 poned due to Covid. Will notify Local Union 514 WARREN – Our next regular a.s.a.p. Business Rep: Scott Mikulen scheduled union meeting will be Members must be in good Meeting dates: 1st Wednesday on Monday, August 2, 2021 at standing (dues up to date) with of every month at 7:30 p.m. 6pm. District Council 1 app or receipt Place: 7920 Jackson Road, Ann MACKINAC BRIDGE PAINTERS wear some of the orange primer they’re applying on a main cable Our July meeting has been of paid dues to attend meeting Arbor, MI. near the top of the South Tower, on Oct. 4, 1957. The bridge opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957. Modern cancelled due to falling on Inde- Anyone possessing a union Web site: www.iupat- inspections have showm the main cables in nearly pristine condition due to the proper application of pendence Day Holiday weekend. membership and willingly works local514.org. that paint and subsequent coatings over the years. Photo credit: MDOT Have a happy July 4th holi- at a nonunion shop doing union day weekend to all the brothers, work can have charges preferred Local Union 826 and sisters of local 357, and our against them under Sec. 16.4,and Business Rep: Rocky Ackerman families. Travel safely, and have 19.8 of the District Council By- Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of Michigan Painters a great weekend! laws. every month at 5:30 p.m. Work remains steady in the Any questions on local Place: 3115 Joyce St. District Council area. There is lots of school work union issues, please call Jeremy Burton, MI 48529 coming up this summer. That be- Haviland at 586-899-0183,or Keith Painters DC 1M the DC1M offices at: meeting times and dates, receive ing said, we will be busy. Anderson at 586-899-7958,your Local Union 845 Dear Members, Warren Office: (586)552-4474 ex- alerts, and communications from Brother Patrick Wasung Business Representatives. DC1M WEBSITE: tension 100 your Union, etc. passed away on Monday, June Questions pertaining to Lo- Business Rep – Fred Frederickson www.iupatdc1michigan.org Freeland Office: (989) 695-6888 GET INVOLVED AND PAR- 14th. Pat was a member of Local cal 591 Pension Fund issues call Meeting date: 1st Thursday of DC1M FACEBOOK: PAINTERS DISTRICT TICIPATE IN YOUR UNION! 357 for 58 years. Please keep Pat, 248-645-6550 and/or Health Care every month at 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/iupat1m COUNCIL 1M SMART PHONE OUT OF WORK/ BACK TO and his family in your thoughts, issues call 248-358-3340 or 800- Place: 419 S. Washington Av- DC 1M APP. Painters District Council 1M WORK: To keep work placement and prayers. He will be missed. 482-8736 which will then be an- enue, Lansing, MI 48933 UNION is pleased to announce its’ all new efficient, please notify the office Pat was 81. swered directly through fund of- Local Union 1052 CARDS* Any APP. when you are laid off or going Keep your working status fice. Business Rep – Jake Fluty questions re- For IPHONE go to IOS store, back to work. current; this helps protect your OUT OF WORK: BACK TO Meeting date: The Fourth garding a lost, For ANDROID got to Google Warren office# is 586-552- benefits. 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Make checks payable ery month at 5:30 p.m. “Behind many acts that are “The men who create power “Beauty is no quality in to: DISTRICT COUNCIL 1M in Place: 7677 Midland Road, thought ridiculous there lie wise make an indispensable contribu- things themselves: it exists care of Glassworkers #357. Freeland, MI 48623. and weighty motives.” tion to the Nation’s greatness, merely in the mind which con- When traveling to work out –Francois de La but the men who question power templates them.” of town, all members are reminded Local Union 2352 Rochefoucauld (1613 - 1680) make a contribution just as in- – David Hume (1711 - 1776) that they must check in with the Business Rep: Jeremy Haviland dispensable, especially when local that you are working in as Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of “It is the supreme art of the Local 357, con’t that questioning is disinterested, per the International Constitution every month at 6:30 p.m. teacher to awaken joy in creative for they determine whether we “There are many things of and our local C.B.A. employer if you are employed or Place: District Council 1M, 14587 expression and knowledge.” use power or power uses us.” which a wise man might wish to The Fund Office address is the union office @ 586-552-4478, Barber Ave., Warren, MI. –Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) –John F. Kennedy (1917 - be ignorant.” Michigan Glass and Glazing Joint if you’re not. Any questions call 1963) –Ralph Waldo Emerson Funds, P.O. Box 966, Troy, MI the hall or call the Council @ 586- Local Union 2353 “We cannot change any- (1803 - 1882) 48098-066; phone number: 248- 552-4474. Participation is very im- Business Rep: Keith Anderson thing unless we accept it. Con- “O wise man, wash your 641-4957; fax 248-813-9898. portant to keep your union Meeting date: 3rd Thursday of demnation does not liberate, it hands of that friend who associ- If you are in need of safety strong, so try to make it to a meet- every month at 6:30 p.m. oppresses.” ates with your enemies.” “Fortune helps the brave.” modules, please contact your ing. Place: District Council 1M, 14587 – Carl Jung (1875 - 1961) –Saadi (1184 - 1291) –Terence (185 BC - 159 BC) (Continued next column) –Business Rep- Don Stepp Barber Ave, Warren, MI. 4 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021 Building Michigan: Pension rescue does an enormous When our streets were paved with wood amount of good for union plans By Marty Mulcahy (Continued from Page 1) be insolvent within 20 years or ment for the participants and History in the making temporary funding relief provi- have implemented benefit sus- employers in the deeply sions of ARPA allow plans to pensions under the Multi- underfunded plans that will re- freeze their zone statuses for a employer Pension Reform Act are ceive payments. The positive year, extend their funding im- eligible for assistance under impacts of ARPA are, however, provement and rehabilitation pe- ARPA. Certain recently insolvent not limited to the plans that are riods, and recognize investment plans are also eligible, as are criti- eligible for assistance. Keeping and other losses over an ex- cal status plans that have a ratio plans solvent reduces the liabili- panded time horizon. of active to inactive participants ties of the Pension Benefit Guar- These provisions may allow of less than 2-to-3 and a funded anty Corp., thereby reducing the some plans to take less severe ratio below a specified level. need for higher PBGC premiums. measures to improve their fund- The application window for In the absence of ARPA, it is ing levels compared with prior special financial assistance is likely that those premiums would law. However, those measures open for four years, so it is not have increased dramatically would need to remain in place necessary for plans to act imme- across all multi-employer plans in over a longer period of time, as diately. The amount of financial the coming years, as opposed to ARPA does not make any perma- assistance that eligible plans will the far more modest deferred in- nent changes to the funding goals. receive is determined such that crease that was included in ARPA. The temporary funding relief pro- plans will be projected to remain Additionally, without ARPA, visions of the American Rescue solvent until 2051. There are in roughly five years a very large Plan Act may have a modest im- some significant ambiguities in number of participants would pact on near-term contribution and the assumptions and methodolo- have lost their benefits nearly in benefit levels but are unlikely to gies used to determine the their entirety. It is likely that Con- affect many plans dramatically. amount of assistance, and de- gress would have stepped in to Under ARPA, underfunded pending on how those ambigu- prevent this calamity at that time, multiemployer plans that meet ities are resolved, eligible plans but a last-minute bailout might “CEDAR BLOCK RESURFACING GANG on 12th Street” is the caption for this photo taken in Detroit certain conditions will receive might actually be solvent for a have been accompanied by pu- in 1901 or 1902. Some applications called for the wood pavement to be shaped into squares or rect- lump sum payments from the gov- longer or shorter period of time. nitive measures targeting labor angles, this application called for the placement of the cedar logs in their original size. It necessitated ernment that do not need to be Regulations clarifying the unions. careful sorting and placement of pieces of differing diameters to minimize the spaces between them. repaid. The Congressional Bud- amount of assistance are likely Many members of Congress Various fillers were used to chink between the logs. Photo credit: Transport Traffic and Mobility get Office has estimated that to be issued in July, and plans blame unions for the pension cri- Michigan’s car manufactur- these payments will total $86 bil- are not able to apply for assis- sis, as well as other perceived is- ers may have been at the fore- lion, though the legislation does tance until then. ARPA special fi- sues, and being forced to save front of putting the world on not cap the amount that can be nancial assistance is, of course, more than a million participants wheels at the turn of the last cen- paid. Plans that are projected to an enormously positive develop- from massive benefit losses tury, but the roads to drive them would have provided a pretext for on were usually nothing to brag Biden’s budget would be significant anti-union measures. about here or anywhere else. The collectively bargained em- As we have featured in this ployers contributing to the pen- space, the first concrete street a boon to construction sion plans might have ended up didn’t come to Michigan until (Continued from Page 1) as collateral damage. the town fathers of Red Jacket investments to modernize the nation’s infrastructure that will lower While ARPA has dealt with (today’s Calumet) authorized the emissions, increase reliability and support middle-class, union jobs,” the immediate problem in the use of “granitoid” pavement – said IBEW General President Lonnie Stephenson. “This budget will multiemployer pension system, today’s concrete, on several aggressively tackle climate change by investing $36 billion into re- much remains to be done. All the streets in 1906. Some of that newable energy technology and expanding clean energy tax credits. instabilities and weaknesses that pavement is still in use today, and And by pairing clean-energy tax credits with strong labor standards allowed roughly 150 plans to be- is Michigan’s oldest concrete and protections, this budget assures that clean-energy jobs will be come hopelessly underfunded surface. Other streets in Red CEDAR BLOCK pavement is shown in Grand Rapids, in 2015. “In good union ones. I’m especially pleased that the president is making remain, and there is nothing pre- Jacket, as part of that same pav- 1894 cedar blocks were used when the Board of Public Works ap- sure that the clean-energy revolution does not leave any worker venting the plans that are cur- ing project, called for the use of proved a plan for improving Fountain Street from North Lafayette to behind by doubling federal investment in coal communities, includ- rently healthy from meeting the creosoted wood block pavement North Union Streets,”says History Grand Rapids. “Some of those ing support for carbon capture technology and direct assistance to same fate in the future. Moreover, on other streets, with city fathers cedar blocks have recently been exposed during street work in the dislocated coal workers.” the employers contributing to not quite sure about fully 500 block of Fountain Street and the photographer, taking a sum- Among its sections of interest to workers: multiemployer plans are still es- commiting to the new concrete mer walk in Heritage Hill, was able to get a close look at how well • It would raise taxes on the rich and corporations, while increas- sentially acting as insurers of fu- thing. preserved the cedar blocks were after 121 years of traffic.” ing and extending the child care tax credit and the earned income tax ture stock market returns. The More famously, the state Photo credit: History Grand Rapids credit for the lower- and middle-class. absurdity of this arrangement (and the world’s) first mile-long ruts in the surface. Netz in her blog Wooden Roads In its summary, Biden’s Office of Management and Budget says becomes clear when you con- stretch of concrete “highway” Cobblestones had been and Streets, said, “this method he wants to “reform our tax system by changing the rules of the road sider that no actual insurance pavement was placed in Detroit, around four centuries – but they was not very satisfactory be- for the largest corporations and highest income Americans.” company is willing to take on along Woodward Avenue between were inherently uneven and ex- cause the wood wore away Biden’s OMB said the plan “revitalizes tax enforcement to en- such a risk. Six and Seven Mile roads, in pensive to install. Brick-lined quickly at the edges, making the sure high-income Americans pay the tax they owe under the law – The multiemployer pension 1909. But a century ago, brag- streets didn’t become popular in remaining rounded surfaces ending the unfair system of enforcement that collects almost all taxes system will not become truly sus- ging rights over the quality of the U.S. until the 1870s – and very rough to drive across.” due on wages, while regularly collecting a smaller share of business tainable until it is reformed to roads in Michigan and other while they looked terrific and Eventually, she wrote, and capital income.” manage risk more appropriately. states were few and far between. solved many a city’s pavement “closely-fitted, uniformly-sized • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration budget Either benefits must be sup- Prior to concrete, road problem, they were very expen- blocks of creosoted or other- plan would hike funds for federal enforcement, up $26 million, to $255 ported by low-risk investments, builders had other options, but sive to install and maintain. wise-treated wood made a more million. or to the extent that investment usually ended up looking at wood, Wood was often seen as the best durable pavement. Different It also envisions 36,984 OSHA inspections, almost 6,000 more risk is taken, the benefits pro- in one form or another – as the solution – and maybe we 21st sorts of blocks were developed than this year and 15,274 more than in fiscal 2020, the last full budget vided must be flexible enough to answer to getting traveling Century types shouldn’t be so and patented by enterprising year of the Trump regime. Biden also wants to add 443 more people to absorb that risk when necessary. people and their wheeled vehicles quick to dismiss it. sawyers – some were hexagonal, OSHA’s staff, raising the total to 2,413. To this end, for years Congress out of the mud and making routes “As rural folk were build- others were square and beveled • A $304 million proposed increase in spending for all worker has considered authorizing a new to connect local communities and ing plank roads, their urban in a special way, etc. Municipali- protection programs, including the OSHA and mine industry increases. type of multiemployer retirement ports. Rural areas used and ap- counterparts were laying wood- ties established standards for the It also includes a $30 million increase for the Wage and Hour Divi- plan known as a composite plan. preciated plank roads. But the block avenues and streets,” buyers of the wood for paving sion, to $276 million. Wage and Hour pursues overtime pay and other Composite plans operate closer confines of a city allowed wrote David O. Whitten in A blocks. Civil engineers experi- wage theft cases. That includes the Fair Labor Standards Act (mini- much like current pension plans, the use of different types of solid Century Of Parquet Pavements: mented with species of wood, mum wages and overtime pay), workers comp and unemployment except that there is no concept surfaces to walk and ride along Wood as a Paving Material in shapes of blocks, fillers between benefits theft. of withdrawal liability, and once on main thoroughfares and sec- the United States and Abroad, the blocks, and the underlying • A new $100 million program “for training and employment as- an underfunded plan has taken ondary streets. 1840-1940. “At the end of the roadbed, trying to create the sistance for workers in communities that have experienced job losses all the traditional measures to It’s safe to say that in 20th Century wood block paving most durable surface possible.” due to dislocations in industries related to fossil fuel extraction or raise its funding level, the trust- Michigan’s lumber-driven is a curiosity. At the beginning Sides of the blocks were later energy production.” ees are authorized to reduce ben- economy back in the day, city and of the century before inexpensive grooved to reduce buckling. • Billions of dollars to “modernize 20,000 miles of highways, roads, efit levels to maintain the finan- regional planners grew remark- mass-produced automobiles Netz said wooden block pave- and main streets,” an Office of Management and Budget summary cial integrity of the plan. ably creative in using cut-up made paving a high priority for ment was “very common. For ex- says. Biden aims to “fix the ten most economically significant bridges Composite plans have been trees to build roads. governments of industrialized ample, Chicago, in 1904, had 750 in the nation in need of reconstruction…repair the worst 10,000 smaller included in proposals released by “Since the introduction of nations, wood paving materials miles paved with badly-deterio- bridges” and “replace thousands of buses and rail cars, repair hun- both Democrats and Republi- wood for paving, upwards of 40 offered a quiet, resilient, inex- rated round cedar blocks that were dreds of stations, renew airports and…expand transit and rail into cans, though they could not be patented systems of construction pensive, and easily repaired and chinked with gravel and coal tar.” new communities.” included in ARPA due to proce- have been experimented with,” replaced surface for steel- The wooden pavers were • The budget proposes to “eliminate all lead pipes and service dural constraints. To use a meta- wrote Austin Thomas Byrne of rimmed wagon and carriage hardly a “green” alternative for lines in our drinking water systems, improving the health of the nation’s phor, ARPA has extinguished the the University of Michigan De- wheels and iron horseshoes.” building. The National Wood children and communities of color.” People were poisoned when lead flames but the house remains partment of Engineering in A Trial and error led to a me- Preservers’ Association re- from old pipes leached into drinking water in Flint. highly flammable. Treatise on Highway Construc- lange of wood paver installation ported in 1913 that some 93 •It will put hundreds of thousands of people to work placing Permanent fundamental re- tion (1913). “The difference be- practices from city to city. Con- treatment plants in the U.S. were thousands of miles of electrical transmission lines and capping hun- forms are needed to ensure that tween these systems consisted in structing the roadbed itself was making wood preservatives for dreds of thousands of orphan oil and gas wells and abandoned mines. plans do not make promises to the shape of the blocks and the labor intensive, often with a layer the wooden block roads, includ- Biden also wants to rehab and preserve more than two million participants that they cannot treatment of the wood with of broken stone followed by a ing 8.3 million gallons of creo- homes and commercial buildings and retrofit schools and child care keep, and to ensure that employ- chemicals. The shape given to binder layer of some kind, such sote oil and 3.8 million gallons facilities and upgrade VA hospitals. ers are not subjected to unrea- the block has been very varied; as sand, lime or bitumen, then of miscellaneous “liquid preser- House Republicans responded with a plan that they say would son-able and unmanageable fi- round, square, rectangular, ob- compacted with a roller. Later vatives.” end the nation’s deficit in five years by slashing discretionary pro- nancial risks. Composite plans lique, hexagonal, octagonal, and concrete was actually used as an Just like century-old grams, reforming Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Pro- represent a large step in the right many complicated forms and in- underlayment. The species of wooden water mains are occa- gram into block grants, and more. “The Democrats are introducing direction and are one of the few terlocking devices have been wood used often depended on what sionally unearthed – sometimes socialism and radically expanding the role of government, and in just topics on which both parties have tried. But experience has dem- was available locally, but white still in service – so too is wooden a short amount of time, we’re already seeing the negative effects of agreed in recent years. It is impera- onstrated that with a solid foun- pine was too absorbent, and oak, pavement. Whiten in A Century their agenda on our economy,” said Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., the Re- tive that all stakeholders continue dation there is no reason for while long-lasting, was slippery. Of Parquet Pavements wrote that publican Study Committee chairman. “We’re seeing a spike in the to remind members of Congress complicated shapes or interlock- Cedar, cut in lengths from six to noise-absorbing wood blocks cost of living and slower than expected job growth. that the job is not finished yet. ing contrivances.” 14 inches, was considered a good were appealing for streets near Said AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka: “More than any of his (The writer is the senior ac- Byrne suggested that mod- choice. Good curbing was vital. hospitals, schools, churches, and recent predecessors, President Biden understands we are at a cross- tuarial advisor for Groom Law ern wood pavements of the day The U.S. Forest Service re- public buildings like court roads. Any just recovery will require structural changes to our Group. This was originally worked best when the fiber of the ported in 1908 that “the success houses as well s in congested economy, a fundamental strengthening of our democracy and un- printed in the Spring 2021 The wood is set vertically, with the of the modern wood block pave- streets, where street noise was precedented federal investments in the communities that have lost Construction User, a publica- joints between the blocks set as ment” had several causes: “The especially bothersome the most. That means creating good-paying union jobs to rebuild our tion of The Association of Union narrow as possible and “filled wood is carefully selected, both The use of wood began to country’s capacity to provide for its people” Constructors). with a waterproof cement.” as to kind and quality; it is cut decline in the 19-teens as con- An elderly couple both down!” she told her husband. Byrne added: “As with all other accurately into rectangular crete became more pervasive. noticed that they Just joking Again he said, “No, I got it. paving materials so with wood, blocks, is put through seasoning “The use of wood-block pav- were getting a lot sponded the husband: “no, I You want a bowl of ice cream without an unyielding foundation processes, and is preserved from ing should be considered in light more forgetful, so can remember that you want with whipped cream and a it is impossible to preserve a decay, with creosote” to reduce of the demands of turn-of-the- they decided to a bowl of ice cream.” cherry on top.” smooth surface.” water absorption and “consequent century streets and highways see a doctor. She then told her hus- So he goes to the kitchen It took a while for the build- expansion and contraction of the and not in terms of modern con- After she band she wanted whipped to get the ice cream and ing industry to arrive at install- pavement.” When the blocks struction materials,” said Whiten examined them, cream on her ice cream. spends an unusually long time ing wooden streets. America has were laid tightly, with the grain in a Century Of Parquet Pave- the doctor suggested the “Write it down!” she told him, in the kitchen. He comes out seen streets of dirt, then dirt and vertical, over a solid foundation ments. “Wood-block paving was couple start making lists and and again he said, “No, no, I to his wife and hands her a gravel. Then some communities of cement-concrete, the joints not a failure, it disappeared be- writing things down. can remember: you want a plate of eggs and bacon. “Here began using macadam surfaces, were waterproof and mainte- cause needs changed. Moreover, The couple went home bowl of ice cream, with you go, sweetie!” he said. a road type invented in the 1820s nance became relatively easy” wood-blocks were not intended as and the wife asked her hus- whipped cream.” The wife stares at the made of compressed layers of Sometimes, circular slices an all-purpose paving material but band to get her a bowl of ice Then the lady said she plate for a moment, then small broken stones, bound to- of logs were laid with the spaces a special substance for selected cream. “Before you go in the wanted a bowl of ice cream looks at her husband and gether with tar or asphalt. They between them chinked with ce- streets. City engineers did not kitchen you might want to with whipped cream and a says, “Mmm, looks good! But were prone to allowing dust, and ment or another filler. Genevieve envision a city paved with wood.” write it down,” she said. Re- cherry on top. “Write it where’s the toast?” June 18, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 5 $2.2T plan holds

CUTTING HOLES to make sway at building room for ducts at the Graph- ics Packaging plant coated Local 514 recycled board project in Kalamazoo are (l-r) Judd Cement Masons trades conference Tanja of Laborers Local 355 (Continued from Page 1) and Tom Burkhardt of Brick- & Plasterers touting it to NABTU four years before, but never followed through, layers and Allied despite proclaiming several “infrastructure weeks” during his presi- Craftworkers Local 2. When Operative Plasterers and Cement dency. the plant is complete it will Masons Local 514 Biden has pushed public building projects, in a since-trimmed be the largest producer of DETROIT – The next mem- $2.2 trillion five-year infrastructure bill. His proposal had traditional recycled paperbord in the bership meeting is scheduled for projects, rebuilding the nation’s elderly railroads, roads and air- U.S. July 20 , 2021 at 7:00 p.m. for a ports, updating creaky subways, switching away from aging to telephonic meeting. 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Gregory can go off to their jobs without having to worry about taking care Bricklayers and Allied Brisboy- 25 Years * Jackie Gallo- of the kids, and more. way Sr. - 25 Years * Angelo Risi- Instead of Trump’s rhetoric, “You got a seat at the table,” with Craftworkers 60 Years Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, McGarvey said. Building •In order to receive your trades unions leaders have not only met the two face-to-face, but gold card, you need to be current Biden “removed a (Trump) General Counsel” from the National BAC Local 2 Signing Bonus for skilled Jour- contact Howard Hipes directly at on your dues. Labor Relations Board “who put project labor agreements in peril,” DETROIT/LANSING- JUNE ney Level craftworkers who (517) 749-1102. It is important for all mem- he said. “You heard rhetoric from the last administration. This ad- 2021 CHAPTER MEETINGS come to work for one of our Go to https://www.michigan bers to keep the Local updated ministration has stood with unions every step of the way.” MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Mon- Union Contractors for a month. bricklayers.org to view the Lan- on addresses, email and phone The Republicans have countered with, now, their own $978 day, June 21 at 7 PM, 119 S Front Also, Local 2 members working sing Apprenticeship and Train- numbers. If you need to change billion plan, most of it funded by yanking away so-far-unused cash St., Marquette, with the tools and non-supervi- ing website and register future an address or add an email and set aside to help restore the economy after the coronavirus MI 49855 sory members can get the same 2020 online training classes. phone number please call the pandemic’s carnage. And the GOP’s line in the sand is against SAGINAW amount as a Finders Referral MEMBERSHIP ASSIS- Local at (248) 548-0800. Biden’s proposal to partially fund his infrastructure plan by repeal- CHAPTER: Bonus for each new skilled TANCE: During this COVID-19 Lawrence Nemeth is the Ap- ing much of the Trump-GOP tax cut for the rich and corporations. Tuesday, June craftworker who they refer, if they pandemic, the IUBAC Member prenticeship Coordinator; he can Republicans also want to restrict the legislation to traditional infra- 22, 2021 at 7:00 work for at least a month for our Assistance Program has a num- be reached at (313) 350-0389. structure, dumping green projects, retrofitting, child care center PM, 1300 W. Union Contractors. For more ber of services available for free Attention all Apprentices construction and similar aims. Thomas St., Bay details and information, call your or at a discounted rate to BAC now you will need to go to the And the Republican bill has only $348 billion in new spending, City, MI 48706 Field Representative or either the members and their families. website: www.micementplasterer NABTU legislative representative Jim Brewer said later. That’s not JULY 2021 Warren office (586) 754-0888 or the These confidential services can training.com to enter your work enough when the U.S. needs $2 trillion just to get current infra- CHUCK CHAPTER Lansing office (517) 886-9781. You be seen at http://bit.ly/MAP- hours. When you get to the structure up to snuff, according to the American Society of Civil KUKAWKA MEETINGS: can view the full Signing Bonus BAC and are also available via website click the link “About” and Engineers. METRO DE- policy on our website. telephone at (888) 880-8222 and then click on “Apprentice “We’re not going to agree on everything” with Biden, TROIT CHAPTER: Tuesday, A SPEEDY RECOVERY: A ask for membership assistance monthly work form instructions.” McGarvey admitted, citing the president’s decision, in his first days July 6, at 7 PM, 21031 Ryan Rd. speedy recovery is wished to all Monday-Friday 8 am – 8 pm. You will be able to put in your in office, to yank the construction permits for the environmentally Warren, MI 48091 those who have been sick or in- FACEBOOK: “Like” Local hours so Larry can keep track for controversial Keystone XL pipeline, a key NABTU cause. ANN ARBOR CHAPTER: jured. Let’s keep them all in our 2 on Facebook “Bricklayers & your raises. Any questions On the other hand, Biden “just gave the green light to a 320- Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 PM, 8225 thoughts and prayers. Allied Craftworkers Union, Local please feel free to contact Larry mile (oil) pipeline in Alaska, which includes an airstrip, a gravel Dexter-Chelsea Rd., Dexter, MI *IMPORTANT CHANGE 2 of Michigan.” with any questions you might mine and 570 miles of roads,” he pointed out. “If you compare the 48130 Regarding Union Dues* All Lo- E-MAIL ADDRESS: Local have. record of the prior 60 years” of inaction “to that of the last four FLINT CHAPTER: Wednes- cal 2 Members are now eligible #2 wants to use every means pos- If you are a Military Veteran months, it’s astounding.” day, July 7, 2021 at 7:30 PM, 1701 for a Union Dues discount, re- sible to communicate with you. please contact the Local so we There’s still a lot of work to do, and much of it revolves around W. Genesee St., Lapeer, MI 48446 gardless of what month you are Sometimes we have time sensi- can update our records. Please the infrastructure bill, speakers said. That includes lobbying not KALAMAZOO CHAPTER: paid through currently. This of- tive information (such as job call (248) 548-0800. just for Biden’s bill, but also ensuring all federally funded infra- Thursday, July 8 at 6 PM, 11847 fer is a great way to catch up on openings, picket lines, funeral The Local’s website is: structure – traditional, green or otherwise – includes strong worker Shaver Rd., Schoolcraft, MI 49087 your monthly window dues by arrangements and other such www.opcmiami.org. protections. LANSING CHAPTER: taking advantage of this annual communications) that would be O.P.C.M.I.A. Local 514 has a “The American Jobs Plan,” Biden’s bill, “will continue to put Monday, July 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM, dues discount. most efficiently done via e-mail. satellite office in Flint, Michigan. workers first,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., vowed in the 3321 Remy Dr., Lansing, MI 48906 We are making available to ALL Please submit your address by We welcome Member and Con- first of a series of videos. “It includes $620 billion for roads, rail- MARQUETTE CHAPTER: Local 2 members the opportunity to sending an e-mail to information tractors in the Flint area to handle roads, public transit, ports and subways.” Monday, July 19 at 7 PM, 119 S pay for 6 months of union dues and @bricklayers.org and in the sub- their business transactions at: It will also mandate use of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage Front St., Marquette, MI 49855 receive credit for 12 months. An ject line place “Local #2 e-mail ad- 2630 Grand Traverse, Flint, MI rules and Project Labor Agreements for federally funded construc- SAGINAW CHAPTER: entire year for half the price! dress” then type your name, phone 48503. Appointments may be tion, she said. Those are two labor protections the building trades Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM, UPDATE - BAC LOCAL 2’S number and e-mail address in the made by contacting Business are lobbying for, said NABTU’s legislative leaders, Brewer and 1300 W. Thomas St., Bay City, MI TRAINING CENTERS: Both body of the communication. Agent Mike Stanfield at (517) Ross Maradian. 48706 Local 2 Training Centers are open BAC 2 MI Texting Program: 719-2316, or the Business Man- “Extensions of tax incentives for green energy must be accom- TRAVERSE CITY CHAP- to our members but visits to our We have been communicating by ager Henry Williams at (313) 215- panied by high labor standards,” another speaker, Rep. Richard TER: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 offices should be scheduled by text message more frequently with 5063. Neal, D-Mass., agreed. He chairs one of Congress’ two tax-writing at 7:00 PM, 1231 Hastings Street, appointment. Please contact our our membership lately. We encour- Members working for non- panels, the House Ways and Means Committee. Sen. Ron Wyden, Traverse City, MI 49686 Training Centers at the numbers age our members to sign up to re- signatory commercial contractors D-Ore., who chairs the other, the Finance Committee, said his panel DEATHS REPORTED: Our listed below for an appointment ceive our text messages by are having a negative impact on just approved “the Clean Energy Tax Incentives Act, including a sincere condolences to the fam- for annual RESPIRATOR FIT - texting 2MI to 877877 our market share. The work fore- requirement to pay prevailing wages” on projects getting that break. ily and friends of Brother TESTS and other services. - You’ll receive a confirmation cast this year looks better than Other requirements NABTU is pushing in a final infrastruc- Giovanni Monaco (Bricklayer) DETROIT IMI TRAINING text asking for your member num- last. Members working non- ture bill include required company neutrality in union organizing who passed away on April 15, CENTER: To schedule appoint- ber (IU#) union will be brought up on campaigns at sites of federally funded infrastructure construction, 2021. Brother Monaco had been ments at the Metro Detroit Train- - Respond with your six-digit charges and fines will be en- “local hire” requirements, which would benefit the increasing num- a member for 54 years. ing Center, please contact Tom IU number and you will receive forced. Let’s work together to bers of working construction women and people of color, and a Buy WINTER COATS: We have Ward directly at (734) 552-7066. Local 2 Text Messages going for- secure our future!! America mandate. received great feedback from our METRO DETROIT AP- ward! We must stay vigilant in our NABTU is also pushing a legislative ban on anti-union ap- membership regarding the 2020 PRENTICE WORKSHEETS PENSION AND HEALTH effort to promote our trade. If you prenticeship training. Trump’s Labor Department approved such Carharrt winter coat that they re- AVAILABLE FOR DOWN- INSURANCE INFORMATION: are working in a crew of 5 or more schemes, called IRAPs. Biden dumped them on entering the Oval ceived. Those who have not or- LOAD: Turning in monthly Bricklayers Metro Detroit Lo- an Apprentice must be on the Office. And NATBU wants to extend project labor agreements to dered their coat, need to do so worksheets is a requirement of cal Pension Fund (248) 641-4954 crew. Help out! Call the Local at construction worth under $25 million. by Friday, June 25, 2021 as we will your apprenticeship. Metro De- Detroit & Vicinity Health In- (248) 548-0800. Training is the “For all intents and purposes, there will be no IRAPs in con- be submitting our final order. troit Apprentice Worksheets are surance (Brick, Cement and TMT) key to our future!! struction,” said Maradian. “And we don’t want to repeat the mis- CRAFTWORKERS available for download at http:// (800) 435-4080 or (248) 828-6000 Please make sure your mod- takes of the past” by having lower Davis-Bacon prevailing wage NEEDED: We need Skilled Brick- bit.ly/Apprentice_Worksheets. (dvtt.org) ules and drug test are up to date, requirements for energy-efficient construction projects, they said. layers and Restoration workers If you do not have a printer, you MI BAC Health & Welfare there are some plant jobs that do That’s also important because Biden has vowed the new con- and Caulkers in Metro Detroit. If can pick them up during our and MI BAC Pension (800) 531- require the MUST modules. You struction would be “green” construction by union workers –and you are available for work, or monthly meeting or contact Tom 2244 (outstate funds, can go online at: www. the “green” sector of the economy has, so far, been notoriously know anyone who is skilled in our Ward at (586) 757-6668 to request michiganbac.org) mustonline.org Call the Local if hostile to union construction labor. It’s only 5 percent unionized. crafts, contact your Field Repre- them by mail. For more informa- Cement Pension Fund (248) you need a drug form sent out. Not so nuclear power – Biden Energy Secretary Jennifer sentative on their cell phone. You tion on the Detroit Training Cen- 645-6550 (detroitcement Please make sure that we Granholm noted the nation’s nuclear-powered electric plants, are can also have those who are in- ter visit: detroittroweltrades.org masons.org) have all of your current contact 98 percent unionized. Biden’s “green” energy construction in- terested call either the Warren LANSING TRAINING CALL-A-DOC (800) 835- information, address and phone cludes both retrofitting and extending the licenses of those plants office (586) 754-0888 or the Lan- CENTER: To make your appoint- 2362 (D&V Health Fund) number so we can keep the fund while engaging in R&D for new, cheaper and even safer nuclear sing office (517) 886-9781. ment for your annual RESPIRA- International Pension/Annu- offices updated for your health development. Tax credits can encourage such construction, said SIGNING BONUS FOR TOR FIT TEST or for other ity Fund (Brick, Cement and care and pension and also if you Granholm. NABTU unions strongly back continued use of nuclear SKILLED CRAFTWORKERS: scheduled appointments at the TMT) (888) 880-8222 or (202) 638- are having your vacation checks power as part of “green” energy infrastructure. But other Biden Local 2 will pay up to $2,000 as a Lansing Training Center, please 1996 (dvtt.org) mailed out. If you have moved “green” group backers in the environmental movement, don’t. please contact the Local and we Pensions were the one non-infrastructure topic that got a lot will change your addresses with of time and attention. There, McGarvey and other speakers lauded all of the fund offices. the American Recovery Act, the $1.9 trillion initial Biden coronavirus IMPORTANT NOTICE rescue plan lawmakers approved on party-line votes. It included FOR PLASTERERS AND DE- the Butch Lewis Act, named for a worker in a failing multi-employer TROIT COMMERCIAL CE- pension plan. MENT MASONS: You can track After his death, the plan trustees, acting under current law, cut your annuity fund status at the his dependents’ benefits by more than 40 percent. The Lewis Act, Wells Fargo website. You may pushed by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, sets up new ways to re- do so by logging on to: store financial solvency to such multi-employer plans, which cover www.retirement.wellsfargo.com millions of workers nationwide, many of them in the building trades. or call (866) 640-5138, you can Actuaries spent an hour explaining its details. also call the fund office at (248) The new methods feature long-term federal loan guarantees to 645-6550 with any related ques- the multiemployer plans, conditioned on strong oversight and a tions. requirement that current benefits stay unchanged. Like the rest of PLASTERERS AND CE- the recovery act, it passed on party-line votes – all Democrats and MENT MASONS: It is your re- independents for, all Republicans against – in both the House and sponsibility to fill out reciprocity the Senate. forms if you plan on working out Despite that split, NABTU’s Brewer emphasized the building of the Local 514 area. This will trades have bipartisan support. “We have over 40 strong Republi- ensure that your hours are sent can supporters for the prevailing wage,” he said. “The opportuni- back to your home fund. If you ties are always there to have Republicans come along.” have any questions, or need any forms, please contact the Local. Please make sure your benefi- Cement Masons Local 514, continued ciary information is up to date. Free at 1-877-876-9357 or (517) 321-7502. PLASTERERS’ AND COM- Any changes to your beneficia- MERCIAL CEMENT MASONS can call: (248) 645-6550 for pension ries can be made at the Local. and annuity, and Toll Free 1-877-876-9357. All Plasterers and Ce- If you have questions concern- ment Masons can contact (517) 321-7502 for health & welfare infor- ing your pension benefits, mation now through Outstate Michigan Trowel Trades Blue Cross/ ROAD BUILDERS can call: Toll Blue Shield of Michigan. For the INTERNATIONAL PENSION Call (Continued next column) 1-888-880-8222 Toll Free or (202) 638-1996. 6 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021

Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Service Technicians, Local 190 Gas Distribution Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 190 ANN ARBOR – UNION MEETING FOR THE MONTH APRIL WILL BE A NORMAL IN-PERSON MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 12th and will start 6:00 p.m. at 7920 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI. Members are urged to attend and take Local 671 an active part in the proceedings. If you have not been fully vacci- nated masks and maintaining social distance will be required. Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 671 MICHIGAN GAS JOURNEYMAN: Requalification testing for MONROE – As voted on by Consumer Energy and Semco Energy will start Tuesday, June 1st and the body at the June Meeting, the run the whole month of June. Testing will be held at our training next Regular Union meeting is center. Please contact Roy Musgrove 734-369-1432 for more informa- scheduled for July 15, 2021 at 7 tion and to schedule your testing date. p.m. The Executive Board will FUSING CLASS: Anyone interested in registering for the fus- meet in person on July 15th at ing class, please contact Business Agent Pat Duffy at (734) 368-4423 5:00 p.m. If any Member wishes or Roy Musgrove at (734) 369-1432. to see them, please contact the UNION HALL CLOSING FOR AN UP COMING HOLIDAY: Our GETTING A LIFT outside the new Graphics Packaging boiler house in Kalamazoo are (l-r) Hunter Challender (UA Local 551, southern Illinois) and Hunter Challender (Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local Hall prior to the meeting. office will be closed Monday, July 5th to observe Independence Day. ATTENTION: This paper is Wishing you and your family a happy and safe holiday. 333). They’re employed by Andy J. Egan. They’re helping to build a $600 million coated recycled board mill for Graphics Packaging. to serve as official notice to the IMPORTANT NOTICE – UNION HALL HOURS: Effective membership. Monday, April 5th the office will resume normal business hours. The Allocation: Results from our office will be open on Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 special order of business held on (the office will be closed for lunch from Noon to 1:00 p.m.) There will June 3rd for the allocation of our be no foot traffic to the back offices. raise of $1.70 is as follows: Currently Local 190 is not accepting any apprenticeship applica- $1.20 on the check tions. A note will be put in the paper when this current status changes. $0.30 Health & Welfare IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY VACINATED MASKS MUST $0.10 Dues check off for Tar- BE WORN WHEN ENTERING THE UNION HALL BUILDING AND get fund TRAINING CENTER. $0.10 Apprentice fund SCHOLARSHIPS: Local 190 Scholarship is now available at Plumbers & Health and Welfare: If you the union hall for distribution to members and their families. Local th. have any insurance problems or 190 scholarship, due back no later than July 9 You can contact the Pipe Fitters questions you can contact Carly union office at (734) 424-0962 for further information. Plumbers, Pipe Sprinkler Fitters Local 704 using the health line on the back ROBO CALLS: We are sending out Robo calls to keep you Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 370 DETROIT – The next regu- of your insurance card. 734-241- updated and informed, if you are NOT receiving these messages it Fitters & HVAC LANSING – July’s union lar business meeting will be held 6180. Any MRA or Dental/Vision means we do not have a current phone number on file for you, please Service meeting will be held July 21, 2021, Wednesday, July 14 at 5:30 P.M. receipts can be mailed, emailed or contact the hall to update. 7:30pm, at the JATC, Lansing at the Union Hall. The Executive faxed to the benefit office. Con- TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE - 47th AN- Local 111 Training Center, 16180 National Board will meet the same evening tact information is at bottom of NUAL GOLF OUTING: Our annual golf outing will be held on Satur- Parkway, Lansing, MI. 48906. at 4:30 P.M. article. Covid tests and vaccina- day, July 31st. Our event will be held at Whitmore Lake Golf Links, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters 111 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICA- A vote for allocations on tions are covered 100% by our Whitmore Lake. Mark your calendar for this special event. The UPPER PENINSULA – Both TIONS: Scholarship applica- money will be held Wednesday, insurance. Do not pay for these prices are as follows: $80.00 union member, $60.00 retiree union mem- the Escanaba and Marquette tions for the 2021-2022 school July 14th. Polls will be open from tests up front or through the bill- ber and $100.00 for non-union. Please purchase your tickets no halls have been closed to walk-in year are still available at the three 12:00 P.M. until 5:30 P.m. ing process. Contact Carly if you later than Wednesday, July 29th. If you have any questions please members until further notice. local offices or by calling Joni at Mark your calendars for are asked to pay! contact Karen at (734) 424-0962 Ext. 210 Please call either hall for any 517-784-1106. All completed ap- Sprinkler Fitters Local 704’s 100th If you are working out of MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN WELDERS: assistance you may need. plications must be postmarked by Anniversary celebration. The another local it may take up to 90 Remember it is very important to keep your continuity forms up to date. The next Union Meeting will June 26, 2021 if mailing them and date for the event will be Satur- days for your pension and insur- th MICHIGAN GAS DISTRIBUTION - E-Mail address: Please be in Escanaba on June 24 , @ must be in Joni’s office in Jack- day, October 30th at Motor City ance money to reciprocate back contact the union hall 734-424-0962 or Pat Duffy 734-368-4423 to make 7:30 p.m. EST. son by July 1, 2021. Casino. R.S.V.P.s will be sent out to Local 671. Please keep track of sure we have a current e-mail address. Condolences: To the family Plumbers & Pipefitters An- later this summer with event and all hours and keep your check MICHIGAN LICENSE RENEWAL: Plumbing license renewals of Local 111 member John nual Golf Outing will be held Sat- hotel information. stubs so there is no disruption in are done online ONLY!!! For detailed instructions and requirements, Jorgenson who passed away on urday, August 7, 2021 at the Reminder: Article V, Section your health coverage. please visit: www.michigan.gov/bcc. Feel free to stop into the Union 6/12/2021. Eldorado Golf Course, 3750 W. 13 of Local 704’s Constitution, Golf Outing: Local 671 is hall and pick up a copy of the instructions. Reminder: Check your Howell Rd. Mason, MI. 48845. By-Laws and Rules of Order. Any having its 1st Annual Scholarship UA LOCAL 190 WEBSITE: www.ua190.org Current members records and contact the hall with 9am Shotgun start. $300 per team, project that falls into the jurisdic- Golf Outing on July 10th at Green will be able to log into the “Members Only” section using your last any changes to the following: E- this includes 18 holes of golf, cart, tion of Local 704 shall be manned Meadows golf course at 1555 name and UA card number. **** NEW ON THE WEBSITE: Mem- Mail, home address, phone num- chicken/steak dinner and prizes by not less than two members. Strasburg Rd, Monroe Mi. 48161. bers can now view and sign up for job calls. The same procedure will ber, a new birth, marriage, divorce, for everyone. Come and join the Any member violating this By- This will be a four-man scramble be used as the call-in line. If you are laid off or go back to work, there or death. Please call April or Ann fun. Registration forms are at all Law shall be brought before the format with an 8 a.m. shot gun are forms available to fill out on the website that will inform the hall. to have your information updated. three halls and needs to be turned Executive Board for a trial and be start. Tickets are available at the CREDIT CARD MACHINE: You now have the ability to pay Reminder: It is your respon- in by July 19, 2021. subject to a fine. hall for $70 or $250 for your four- your union dues or purchase merchandise by credit card or debit sibility to call the hall as soon as If you are interested in sign- Article IX, Section 4 of Lo- some if pre-paid. All proceeds will card. We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A surcharge of 3.99% you get laid off, the day you call ing up for classes please go to cal 704’s Constitution, By-Laws go to Local 671 scholarship fund. is added to your card on the transaction amount. We will then mail in is the date that you are placed our website at www.ua333.org or and Rules of Order sates: Mem- You must reserve your foursome you your dues receipt and credit charge slip. on the Out of Work List, if you call the Training Center (517) 323- bers shall report all job starts to before July 5th. LAID OFF OR BACK TO WORK – IMPORTANT REMINDER do not call in you will not be re- 0333. its local union office. Work Opportunities: We TO ALL MEMBERS: All members who get laid off or report back to ferred to work. PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL NFPA All Access is available continue to fill calls for our up- work please immediately contact Karen (734) 424-0962 Ext. 210, Reminder to Welders/Weld- CERTIFICATIONS: Per the UA, for all 704 members. Please con- coming work. If you are currently to report the last day in which you worked or to report the day you ing Forms: The UA Welder as of January 2019, all Braze and tact the Local 704 Training Cen- traveling and are interested in any went back to work. PLEASE NOTE: Members can now go to the Qualification Continuity Report Weld Certifications shall be up- ter for username and password. of the school work or other website under “members only” and fill out a “back to work” form or forms are available on our dated within 120 days of their ex- Phone numbers to remember: projects, please contact Vinnie or “laid off” form. website under Training or at the piration date, or you will lose your NASI is 1-800-638-2603 for infor- Mike and listen to the job line for INFORMATION - FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: hall. Certifications expire every 6 certifications. Check the date(s) mation regarding Health and any upcoming auctions. NEW VISION PROGRAM – DAVIS VISION: Please be ad- months and it is YOUR responsi- of your Certifications, if they Welfare or Pension fund ques- Mailings: Recently you may vised of the Jan. 1, 2021 change to your vision benefits. Effective Jan. bility to get your welding forms have expired please contact Diana tions. have received a mailing from the 1, 2021, your vision benefits are now being offered through Davis turned in on time. at 517.323.0333. Though we send TIC International: 248-645- Hall for American Income Life In- Vision. Welcome letters and cards, detailing your new benefits, were Please update all Non-UA out everyone’s continuities to be 6550 for D.C. Fund distribution surance. AIL provides us with mailed during the month of December 2020. If you have not received certifications (Plumbing License, renewed; between changes in ad- questions. free accidental life insurance and this information, please contact the Fund office at 888-390-7473. You MUST, OSHA-30 etc.) by send- dresses and the Post Office, there Jason May (Merrill Lynch): in return we give them the oppor- can also go to the Local 190 website www.ua190.org and go to the ing a copy of your certification is plenty of room for 248-655-4048 for D.C. Fund In- tunity to sell our members any benefit section for more information. to the Union Hall error. Ultimately it’s the vestment questions. additional life insurance. If you NEW BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD APP FOR YOUR SMART Check your dues records! You member’s responsibility to make Continuing education fill out the beneficiary card and DEVICE: Attention all members you can download the free Blue are assessed a $50 reinstatement sure their certification(s) are classes are being formed. Please return it you will be contacted by Cross Blue Shield APP on your smart device. This will allow you to once you become 3 months behind. current and updated. reach out to the training center a sales associate of AIL. If you see a copy of your BCBS card, review your claims, explanation of You are automatically expelled once If your Med-Gas Installer is for further information or future do not desire any additional life benefits and much more. Download: BCBSM you are over 6 months behind. going to expire within the next few classes you would like to see insurance, please let them know EFFECTIVE JUNE 16: A REPRESENTATIVE FROM FRINGE Safety Training on Local 111 months please sign up on our added. you are not interested. If there are BENEFIT OFFICE WILL BE AT THE UNION HALL: This will con- Web Site: When taking the on- website to take the renewal class. nd rd th Congratulations to retired any high-pressure sales tactics tinue each month on the 2 , 3 , and 4 Wednesday of each month line safety training, go to our web GET WELL WISHES: Get Brother James Spodeck for after letting them know that you until further notice. Members will be able to meet with Bernadette site ua111.com and click on Safety well wishes to all of those who achieving his Fifty Year status are not interested, please contact from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. You can reach Links. Members must take these have been sick or recovering from with Local 704 and the United me right away and we will take the benefits office Monday through Friday by calling 888-390-7473. safety trainings for each site to an injury. Please keep our mem- Association. Thank you for your care of it. MEDICARE: When you become eligible for Medicare, please con- work at each mill. Please take note bers and their families in your years of service. Mobile App: Our Mobile App tact Bernadette Maus at our Fringe Benefit office 1-888-390-7473. they are valid for 1 year. thoughts and prayers. Condolences go out to the titled “UA Local 671” is available CLASS INFORMATION – TRAINING CENTER – OFFICE MSHA Training: The 2021 CONTACT INFORMA- family and friends of Retired in the App Store for iPhone or PHONE: 734-426-3700 The Training Center is open to members MSHA schedule is on our web TION: Please contact your Brother Robert Slomka who re- Android. The Username for Lo- wishing to update any certifications, licenses, or qualifications. We site & our Facebook page. Call Ann region’s office to update your cently passed. Brother Slomka cal 671 Members is your last are following CDC, OSHA, MiOSHA, MDHHS, and Washtenaw at (906) 226-6511 ext. 4 to register. address or phone number if you was a 47-year member of Local name and your book number (UA County Health Department guidelines. You must wear a face mask MSHA expires in one year. have moved or changed your 704. Please keep his family in your Card Number). The Password is while inside the building. Check your Certifications to make sure phone number. thoughts and prayers. just your book number. that you are current! BENEFICIARIES: If you Please keep your information We recently have sent Push Lead/Asbestos/Blood-borne Pathogens Training (4 hrs): 2021 Local 190, con’t have recently gotten married, di- updated with the union hall. Notifications out with important Schedule - All on Mondays - July 19, 2021 @ 5 pm, and Oct 4, 2021 class will be four days long. The vorced, had children, etc., please A speedy recovery to all of information such as Covid-19 @ 5 pm. Call Retha to be put on the list for the day you choose. Training Center is looking to put make sure you update your ben- our sick and injured members. updates and Informational Meet- First Aid/CPR Training (4 hrs): 2021 Schedule - All on Mon- on a recertification/upgrade eficiary paperwork. Forms are ing notices. This mobile app is a days - July 26, 2021 @ 5:00pm, and Oct 18, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Call class. This upgrade is a 120- available at all three halls. “One doesn't discover new great tool to stay current with all Retha to be put on the list for the day you choose. question test. All rigging certi- Sincere condolences to lands without consenting to lose the latest information from the EPA Universal Certification (16hrs): This is a 16-hour class. fication and re-certification Anita Ragsdale on the loss of her sight of the shore for a very long Union Hall. PLEASE DOWN- Class will be Wednesday June 16, Thursday June 17, Wednesday classes will include the signal husband Battle Creek member Gill time.” LOAD THIS APP SO YOU CAN June 23 and Thursday June 24 from 5pm - 9pm. Please call Retha to person certification going forward. Ragsdale who passed away May –Andre Gide (1869 - 1951) KEEP UP ON CURRENT INFOR- be put on the list for this class. Please call Retha to be put on the 30, 2021 at the age of 69. Gill was “These, then are my last MATION THAT THE HALL Welding Lab: Welding lab is closed for the summer. Open weld- list. We will run this class as soon as initiated into Local 333 in Decem- words to you: be not afraid of NEEDS TO GET OUT. The App ing lab will resume the week of September 6, 2021. we have enough for a class. ber 1992 and retired September life. Believe that life is worth liv- is available in the Google Play ASSE Backflow Certification (40hrs): This is a 40-hour class, to ICRA Certification (16 2008. Our thoughts and prayers ing, and your belief will help cre- Store or on iTunes. become an ASSE Certified Backflow Tester (5110). Class will begin hrs): Looking to put on another go to Anita, her family and ate the fact.” In Closing: “To be free, the Tuesday, Sept. 14 and run Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 5 weeks. ICRA certification class. Next friends. –William James (1842 - 1910) workers must have choice. To ASSE Backflow Re-Certification (8hrs): Re-certification for class possibly in-person at the have choice they must retain in “Nature made him, and then the ASSE Backflow Tester (5110) will be Tuesday, Oct 19 and Wednes- Training Center. In-person class their own hands the right to de- broke the mold.” “When beholding the tran- day, Oct 20. is limited to 8 participants. Call termine under what conditions –Ludovico Ariosto (1474 - quil beauty and brilliancy of the Med Gas Installer and Brazer Certification (40hrs): The next Training Center to get put on the they will work.” –Samuel 1533) ocean's skin, one forgets the ti- class will be in the fall. list for the next class. If it is on- “May the gods grant you all Gompers. Take the time to police Med Gas Installer Up-Date (8hrs): These classes are complete. line, it will be ran through ger heart that pants beneath it; things which your heart desires, and would not willingly remem- your work area and make it safe We will have classes in the fall. Zoom. For online class, you must and may they give you a husband on and off the job. God Bless EPRI Rigging and Signal Person Certification (40hrs): The have a computer with good reli- ber that this velvet paw but con- and a home and gracious con- ceals a remorseless fang.” Local 671 and organized labor UA and EPRI have developed a test to cover both the Rigging Cer- able internet access and a cord, for there is nothing greater Mike Jewell: Cell (419) 262- tification and a Signal Person Certification. The standalone Rig- webcam. You must also have a – Herman Melville (1819 - and better than this -when a hus- 1891), "Moby Dick" 8503 email: [email protected] ging Certification will no longer be offered. Please call Retha to be valid email account. Test day band and wife keep a household Vinnie Fenech: Cell (734) 693- put on the list for the next class. Once we have enough, we will put will be at the Training Center. in oneness of mind, a great woe “We learn from experience. 4082 email: vinnie@ualocal this class on. Looking to put this class on in the late summer, early RETIREE MEETINGS – to their enemies and joy to their A man never wakes up his sec- 671.com fall, as we are upgrading our rigging course. SPADES & BREAKFAST MEET- friends, and win high renown.” ond baby just to see it smile.” Carly Neely: Insurance Line EPRI Rigging and Signal Person Re-certification (16hrs): This INGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED –Homer (800 BC - 700 BC), – Grace Williams (734) 241-6180 email: carly@ (Continued next column) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The Odyssey ualocal671.com June 18, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 7 Local 636 Pipe Fitters, Steam Fitters, Local 370 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Plumbers & Pipe Fitters 636 Pipe Fitters DETROIT – The Next Union Meeting is scheduled for July 20, Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 370 2021, held at St. Georges Romanian Culture Center, 18405 W. Nine FLINT – The next Member- Mile Rd. Southfield MI 48075. It will start at 7pm. MASKS or FACE ship Meeting is scheduled for COVERINGS are optional, but temps will still be taken at the door. Tuesday July 13, 2021, at 7 pm. The Local 636 Annual Picnic HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO Please note that your SATURDAY SEPT. 11… ALL OTHER DETAILS STILL APPLY. Pic- monthly work hour statements nic will be from 11am-4pm at The Lower Huron Metroparks, Washago from TIC now show your Health Pond Picnic Shelter. Food, Drinks, and Prizes will be available! Bring Care banked hours and Benny the whole family to enjoy a day of fun with the Pipefitters. card dollar bank. The Pipefitters 636 Retirees play golf every Thursday through- Local 370 2021 Golf outing out the Spring, Summer, and Fall. We move around to different East will be held Saturday, June 26 at and Northeast Courses usually playing around 11:30am. Regular at- Flushing Valley Golf course in tendance not mandatory. Play when you can. If interested in joining Flushing. 9:00 am Shotgun Start. us, call Jim Dunn, 248-709-7036 or Joe Bourgeois, 313-590-0448. The price is $70 a man. $280 per IN THE BUILDING that will house the new coated recycled board paper mill for Graphics Packaging, we Pipefitters 636 would like to wish a speedy recovery to Retiree team. Price includes 18 holes with asked a group of pipe trades workers coming off their coffee break to pause for a photo. They include (l- Don Wheeler while he is home recovering from surgery. cart, lunch at the turn, Refresh- r) David Bayer (UA Local 198, Baton Rouge); Dylan Rupert (UA Local 601, Milwaukee); Brett Antholt Financial Advisor Jason May with Merrill Lynch Wealth Man- ments, Door prizes and Dinner. (UA Local 400, Kaukauna, Wis.); Todd Seamon UA Local 370, Flint), and Chase Bronkema (UA Local agement has a new contact number, 248-655-4048. Stop by the hall and get the signup 357, Kalamazoo. They’re employed by Tweet/Garot. The project will encompass new construction of Pipefitters 636 would like to inform the Local 636 members of the sheet with all the information. We about 350,000 square feet over four buildings. current Office Administrative Changes they are as follows (please are limited to 38 teams so sign up notice the changes in the SUB FUND correspondence): early if you want to play. Receptionist/Dues/Address Changes/General Inquiries: Committee and Board meet- Craig Harmon email: [email protected] ings are as follows: Sub Fund Office: Kristina Springer: Please send all SUB Fund Examining Board – Tuesday, Plumbers Local 98 Requests to email: [email protected] 248-538-7065 July 13, 2021 at 4:00pm Account Management/Death Notice: Margaret April FMR Committee – Tuesday email: [email protected] 248-538-6636 extension 102 July 13, 2021 at 4:00pm Plumbers 98 Additional information on ASSE Backflow Tester Re- The Hall is now open to all foot traffic. Masks are OPTIONAL. PAC committee – Tuesday DETROIT – Membership of vaccination sites is available on Certification exams are sched- Dues payments or SUB transactions can still be done via email or by July 13, 2021 at 5:00pm Plumbers Local 98 our website, please visit ualocal uled quarterly. Please be sure to phone. SUB email is [email protected] Executive Board –Tuesday Brothers and Sisters, 98.com/covid. check your expiration date, it is CJ Harrison would like all our members to know that she is still July 13, 2021 at 5:00pm On behalf of your officers SUB APPS/OOW now required that you complete available by phone during these uncertain times, she is working from Building Committee – Tues- and staff I’d like to wish a Happy CHANGES/BENEFITS. Due to your update class prior to your home doing phone conferences which is still beneficial to all our day July 13, 2021 at 6:00pm Father’s Day to all of the dads influx of travelers, SUB pay is expiration. For those who are eli- members and their families. You can contact her @ 313-580-6887 Finance Committee -Tuesday out there. We hope you’re all en- closed to all except for medical or gible, please call the Training The Retiree Association Meetings have been cancelled until July 13, 2021 at 6:15pm joying the first days of summer. COVID related injuries. It is your Center to register and pre-pay by further notice. The election has also been postponed until further JATC Committee – Wednes- MEETINGS & Union Hall. responsibility to fill out a SUB check only before the deadline notice. – President David Evans day June 23 at 8:00am Starting July 1 the Covid restric- App when you are laid off. Call September 24, 2021. The next UA password good thru June 30: CERTIFIED APPRENTICESHIPS ALL GM Worksites and tions will be lifted and the Union the agent on the books or come scheduled recertification class is Any member that is Retiring contact Benesys @ 248-813-9800 others require Must Safety and hall will then be allowed for the down to the hall to fill out a SUB October 26 & 27, 2021. for your Retirement paperwork or if you want to meet with the Fi- Drug Testing: MUST safety use of members again. You no App. If you’re still having unem- *OPEN WELDING* - Come nancial Secretary Treasurer, please give him a 7-to-10-day notice modules are only valid for 4 longer need an appointment and ployment issues call BAs Gary down and check out the upgrades so that he can get all of your paperwork in order. years. Call the hall to sign up for business as usual. Glaser or Tom McWilliams. BAs to the welding shop. Summer can Dues: If you do not pay your Dues by the end of each quarter. the MUSTBSAFE.com website The next Union Meeting will Gary Glaser and Tom McWilliams be a busy time, but try to set aside After 2 quarters go unpaid you will then be Expelled and have to be and complete all 18 safety mod- be held on Thursday, July 8th at are admins on the Must/Most some time to plan for the future, Re-Initiated and pay a $200 Re-Initiation fee. ules. Members will not be eligible 7:00 pm, in-person. The meeting program, contact them if you and get some practice toward a Defined Contribution Pension Plan: The new number for the to work at any job site requiring will take place indoors at our need help. welding cert. Call Chris Opalka Voice Response Unit is 877-410-9984. Plan provider number is 7526. them until all 18 modules are com- Union Hall and any Covid restric- For any issues that are unre- 248-585-1435 ext.146 to reserve a You can now login to your Defined Contribution account on the plete and are current on their drug tions will be in place using masks solved at BeneSys, please get the booth. Looking to try something Local’s website. Just click on the “Defined Contribution login here test. If your drug test is expired if you are not vacinated. We hope name of the person you are deal- new? Ideas for a class? We’re tab” and it will take you to the BeneSys login page. The Defined you must take one before you can you will join us before each ing with and contact Carlo, Jon, here to help. Contribution website is www.yourplanaccess.com/benesys. be dispatched to any GM work. Union Meeting for a BBQ during or the Union Hall immediately. If your brazing or welding Are you “Work Ready”? Have any of your safety modules ex- Drug tests are only valid for 1 year. the summer months. SCHOLARSHIP OPPOR- certs are ready to expire, call to pired? Is your Drug Test current? Check your report card at Call The hall and we will print you E-Board meetings. E-Board TUNITIES. There is still time to schedule an appointment. The mustbsafe.org and if it is time for renewal call the Training Center a drug test authorization form. meetings are the first and second submit scholarship applications. next WELDING Tests will be Sat- 248-585-0636 and they will register you. Be “ready” when the calls Local 370 office hours Thursday of the month at 6:30 All of the information regarding urday, July 10, 2021. You must call come in. Safety modules and drug tests are paid for by the Contrac- 7:30am – 4:30pm. p.m. If you need to contact or see the scholarships available to schedule your welding tests tors Association. WHEN YOU STAY CURRENT WITH YOUR Sub/Sick checks will be pro- the board, please call V.P. Jim through Local 98 and the UA can at least 3 days prior to the class. SAFETY MODULES, DRUG TEST AND FIRST AID, YOU WILL cessed 8:00am – 11:30 am and Cools at 734-307-9841. be found on our website, The next BRAZING Cert Ses- QUALIFY FOR FUTURE BONUS PAYMENTS. 1:30pm – 4:15pm daily. Retiree Meetings: The meet- ualocal98.com/scholarship. sion will be Friday, July 9, 2021. Recovery Support Group: Pipe Dreamers, a Peer Support Recov- Sub Pay. Remember to ings have restarted! Any existing These scholarships are open to Please note: All members must be ery group for ongoing recovery from substance abuse and addiction qualify for sub pay when you are Covid-19 protocols will be ad- the dependents of our members dressed appropriately to be in the meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm at the laid off, you must sign the out of hered to. They are exercising ex- who are seeking a higher educa- shop area. **No sessions in Au- office of “Work Life Strategies” 26789 Woodward Avenue, Suite 3105, work list. You can also collect treme caution so everyone can tion. The deadline for the Local gust** Huntington Woods 48070. Call 248-545-8301 for details or any ques- when you are on Jury Duty and remain healthy and safe. The next 98 Scholarship is June 30, 2021 2021 Course Hour reim- tions you may have. Also, a Relations/Divorce Support Group meet miss work. If you are traveling, Retiree meeting will be Wednes- so don’t delay. bursement forms are now avail- on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6pm. call Karla to see if you need to day, July 7 from 12pm – 2pm at RETIREES. Congratulations able at the Training Center. You Worker Assistance Program: Work Life Strategies, LLC are make sub-fund self-payments. the hall. to Brother Jeffrey Morin on his must have 8 hours (approved available to our members and their families to provide personal coun- All members were sent a Sub-Pay EDUCATIONAL OPPOR- retirement. We hope you have hours credited may vary from ac- seling services and when needed, referral to other professionals. manual in 2018. If you did not TUNITIES. For continuing edu- nothing but happiness in your tual hours attended) of verifiable Call 248-545-8301 to talk to a counselor for issues relating to grief, receive one, please call TIC at cation opportunities or classes, retirement years. approved classes/training from alcohol and or drug addiction, bankruptcy, financial management, (517) 321-7502 and ask for the 370 you can contact Training Center IN MEMORIAM. Our deep- January 1 - December 31, 2021 to marital, depression, legal and family counseling. Sub Pay Fund Summary Plan De- Coordinator Ryan Lyle at 248-585- est condolences go out to the be eligible for the $80.00 reim- scription (SPD) 1435. friends and family of Brother bursement. Attendance award drawing DUES. You can pay your Nicholas Wagner who passed OSHA Training - OSHA 10, SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY for membership meeting informa- dues online, over the phone, or away on June 2, 2021. available as on an online class for tion. Members present must have by mailing in a check. You can GOOD/WELFARE. Plumb- $25 at www.careersafeonline.com REPRESENTING BUILDING TRADES dues paid to date to claim award. also set up auto-payments. If you ers Local 98 would like to again This OSHA 10 class is not affili- Monthly award is $150. have any questions or need to thank Paul Baker for his years of ated with the UA or our Training Attention All Active Mem- pay dues, please contact Kristina service to our Training Center and Center. OSHA 10 and 30 Hour BROTHERS & SISTERS OVER 35 YEARS bers in Good Standing The Joint Lodovisi at (248) 307-9800 ext. 4 for staying on as Ryan Lyle Training is also offered online Apprentice and Training Commit- or on her cell at (248) 331-7232. transitioned into his new job. through the MUST website. Go BIESKE & ASSOCIATES tee voted to reimburse any active COVID-19 Information & Also, congratulations to Brother to www.mustonline.org. **Be member of Local 370 that takes Vaccine. For up-to-date informa- Paul on his nomination from the sure to take the Construction Many people are wrongly and passes any training, testing tion on COVID-19 you can go to Detroit Branch of the NAACP for Safety courses; not the General rejected when they apply for or certification that may be re- the website Michigan.gov/ the African American Leadership Industry courses. Social Security Disability quired to perform their work. This protectmicommision. Or, if you Award. It is each member’s indi- benefits. Money was taken out includes Rigging, Med-Gas, Back would like to be a part of the con- Plumbers Local 98 Training vidual responsibility to keep all of their paychecks for Social flow or any work-related training versation and join a workgroup, Center is NOW accepting appli- their Certifications current. Security taxes to ensure that or certification expense. Mem- you can reach out to cations for our Apprenticeship If the person you are trying they would receive disability bers will be reimbursed after suc- protectmicommission @ Program, through July 16, to reach at the Training Center is benefits if they could no longer cessful completion and verifica- michigan.gov or michigan .gov/ 2021. If you know anyone who unavailable, please leave a mes- work full-time. Sadly, the tion of the cost. Lost wages will covidvaccine for locations or in- is interested, please direct them sage to ensure we can return your government denies approxi- not be covered by the JATC. formation regarding COVID-19 to the Training Center’s website call. We attempt to return all mes- mately 60% of those who apply for disability benefits. Plumbing license renewal is still updates. WEAR YOUR MASKS! plumbers98tc.org. sages by the end of the business Attorneys J.B. Bieske the responsibility of the member. Any concerns with COVID-19 We are currently looking for day. and Jennifer Alfonsi have If you have any questions, please safety protocols or lack of PPE Residential and Service Plumb- 55 years combined experience contact local 370 JATC. contact the Business Agent in ers. This is a great opportunity “Reality is that which re- representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet Mobile App. Our mobile app. to expand and grow, as many the area or the Union Hall. fuses to go away when I stop be- with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms Is now available for download on members are looking to retire. If lieving in it.” assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are your cell phone. Go to the app you know anyone working Non- –Phillip K. Dick located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the store and search UA Local 370. Local 370, con’t Union or is a past member that court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local Download the app and sign in. riod of 1 year or run for office for may be interested, have them call “We do not inherit this land from our ancestors; we borrow Michigan judges. You can read the latest Building a period of 2 years and subject to Organizer Rob Moses at 248-763- Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the Trades article, see upcoming a $50.00 reinstatement fee. Dues 2187. it from our children.” –Haida Indian saying application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several meeting dates, or pay your dues. must be paid in 3-month incre- –In solidarity I remain, hundred cases before a court date is even set. This is a work in progress, and ments according to our bylaws. Carlo Castiglione Business “Freedom is not worth hav- Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal we will add more content to the Dues will be accepted up to 6:45 Manager Plumbers Local 98 ing if it does not include the free- that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. site as we move forward. on union meeting nights. TRAINING CENTER dom to make mistakes.” And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much Our web site is up and run- Members wishing to take the NEWS. Phone # 248-585-1435 – Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - higher percentage yet. ning. Check it out at U.A. welding certification test Check out The Training 1948) In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney ualocal370.org contact business agent, Dan Center’s website www.Plumbers Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been “In everyone's life, at some We are now able to accept Gaudet for application and test- 98tc.org interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi Visa, Master Card, Discover and ing dates. The Apprenticeship Appli- time, our inner fire goes out. It is have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to American Express for window Local 370 ball caps and win- cation process is now open then burst into flame by an en- many groups. dues. If you want to take advan- ter fleece caps are available at the through July 16, 2021. counter with another human be- Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If tage of this service there will be a union offices. Ball caps $10.00 The Training Center is open ing. We should all be thankful they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is $1.00 per month charge added to and fleece caps $5.00. Pocket Tee and adhering to COVID-19 re- for those people who rekindle wonwon. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. the monthly window dues fee shirts are available for $10 dol- strictions. Please call Ryan Lyle the inner spirit.” Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. and a 3% fee for all other transac- lars each. Hooded sweat shirts at 248-585-1435 ext. 122 if you –Albert Schweitzer (1875 - They maintains offices in Sterling Heights, Livonia, Southgate and Novi. Call tions. and long sleeve pocket tee shirts have any questions. 1965) them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or Plumbing, Mechanical and are available. The sweat shirts are Michigan State Plumbing “Courage is grace under if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits. Residential Code Books are now $30 and the long sleeve tee shirts License Renewal –There is not pressure.” available at the hall. The books are $15. Golf polo and golf wind an update required to renew the –Ernest Hemingway (1899 - •ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASES are $75.00 each. shirts are available for $25. Michigan State Plumbing License 1961) Remember to keep your dues If you shop on the internet, this year. In order to renew your •WE WILL PERSONALLY REPRESENT YOU current. Any member failing to SHOP UNION MADE, log on to license, go to Michigan.gov/lara “I call a fig a fig, a spade a •OUR FEE PAID AFTER YOU WIN pay for 3 months shall stand sus- www.shopunionmade.com. and click on License Renewal. spade.” pended, unable to vote for a pe- T.I.C. fringe administrators’ **Deadline was April 30th, you – Menander (342 BC - 292 www.ssdfighter.com (Continued next column) toll free number is 1-888-797-5862. may be required to pay a late fee. www.ssdfighter.com 8 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021 Local 85 Plumbers & Steam Fitters

tial with full last name. Password Plumbers and Steamfitters 85 is 00 with your UA Card Number. Local 357 SAGINAW – The next union If you should have any difficul- meeting will be Wednesday, June ties logging in, please call Kristin Plumbers, 30, 2021. Meetings will be held at at (989) 799-5261 ext. 8511. Pipe Fitters & the Union Hall located at 3535 The new Facebook page is Bay Road and start at 7:00 PM. live. If you are currently on the HVAC Service The next Northern Meeting Local Eighty-Five Facebook ac- is scheduled for Wednesday, Au- count, invites were sent to have Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC gust 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm at BJ’s in you join the new site. UA Local Service Local 357 Gaylord. 85 page is our public Facebook KALAMAZOO – UNION Seeking licensed plumbers account. UA Local 85 Members MEETING: All Union Meetings to work in Alpena, if interested Group is our new members only face-to-face are cancelled until please call Clint Steele at (231) 499- Facebook. On this page, we will further notice. The Finance Com- 7330. have important messages and re- mittee and Executive Board will Please note: Our new mail- minders specific to our member- conduct their regularly sched- ing address for all correspon- ship. Please like both and let us uled monthly meetings. We will dences has changed to 3535 Bay know what you think. conduct a Zoom Meeting in place Rd. Saginaw, MI 48603. GOD BLESS ORGA- of a face-to-face membership ALL NON-CRITICAL IN- NIZED LABOR AND THE LA- meeting starting at 6:30 pm on TERACTIONS are cancelled un- BOR MOVEMENT! July 13th, 2021. There will be an AT WORK building the new boiler house at the Graphic Packaging plant in Kalamazoo are (l-r) til further notice. Please utilize SUB Fund: email with instructions on how to foreman Tony Kuehner (Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 357) and Supt. Andy Dieleman (Plumbers and email and phone calls whenever Print Unemployment Pay- participate in advance of July’s Pipe Fitters 174). They’re employed by Andy J. Egan, on a team creating a new $600 million coated possible. ment History located underneath union meeting. You can only re- paper mill for Graphics Packaging. Justin Pomerville, Business the Certification Tab when logged ceive this email if you have given Manager (989) 799-5261 x 8513 into your MiWAM account. us permission to send you [email protected] Deadline for submittals is Noon emails. Please call Lori at the Hall, Local 174 Jamie Badour, Business on Thursday in order to receive a (269) 679-2570, to confirm your Plumbers, Pipe Fitters & Service Trades Agent (989) 799-5261 x 8515 check that Friday. Checks will be email address and/or consent to [email protected] mailed out on Friday. No in-per- us sending you emails. Tim Danielak, Business son pickups allowed. If a holiday HOLIDAY CLOSING: The West Michigan Plumbers, Fit- must have two Local #174 mem- you are no longer eligible to at- Agent (989) 799-5261 x 8514 falls on a Friday, checks will be Union Hall will be closed Mon- ters & Service Trades Local bers. Registration at 8am and tend Local Union events, such as [email protected] issued on Thursday and deadline th day, July 5 in observance of the Union No. 174 shotgun start at 8:30am. The cost meetings, picnics, awards ban- Clint Steele, Business Agent will be moved up to Wednesday th 4 of July Holiday. Normal busi- COOPERSVILLE – Meeting is $65 per person. Contact Cami quets, and Christmas parties. (231) 499-7330 by noon. ness hours (8:00 – 4:30) will re- Notice: Our next meeting will be to sign up. Money must be paid Jurisdiction: Remember to [email protected] Where to submit docu- th sume on Tuesday – July 6 . Tuesday, July 6th at 7pm in the by July 31st. always call into the local you are Bobby Anderson, Organizer ments: Address: UA Local Union ORGANIZING: Organizer Assembly Hall. All pertinent DHE Plumbing and Me- traveling to. Do not rely on any- (989) 799-5261 x 8512 85 SUB, 3535 Bay Road, Saginaw, Phil Curtis’s cell number is 269- CDC and MDHHS guidelines chanical: We would like to talk one else to call in for you. They [email protected] MI 48603 Fax: (989) 791-3468 330-3267 and his email is will be followed. The front office to DHE’s workers. If you know will not get into trouble. It is the Kristin Tuthill, Office Profes- Email: [email protected] [email protected]. If you will remain open until 7pm. of a jobsite where they’re work- member who is working in another sional (989) 799-5261 x 8511 SUB Application for Ben- are working around someone or Attention: This paper is to ing please contact Chris Pelton. local who has not checked in that [email protected] efits: Must be on file in order to know someone working in our serve as the official notice to the Contact Information: If you gets into trouble. Please contact Monica Zanotti, Office Pro- receive SUB Check. Available at industry who is interested in membership. have a change in contact infor- Ryan Bennett if you see another fessional (989) 799-5261 x 8510 the Hall. membership, please contact Phil. Retiree Breakfast: Retiree mation PLEASE CONTACT local’s contractors/members [email protected] 90-Day Rule: The weeks MEDICAL CLAIMS IS- breakfasts will return Thursday, CAMI so we can keep our sys- working in our jurisdiction. Please check the ualocal85 you are claiming must be submit- SUES: As a member, TIC Inter- July 8 at 9am at New Beginnings tem up to date. Contact Info: Please make .org or our Facebook page for the ted within 90 days of the first national provides a dedicated in Coopersville. We will follow TIC, Aetna, Labor First: If sure we have your updated con- most up-to-date information. Monday following the week in team of member advocates to as- restaurant and CDC rules. you have issues with any of our tact information. Check your info The new website is up and which you are eligible to receive sist with the resolution of any and COVID Vaccine Incentive: fund service providers please on the website or by calling Cami running. Please check out a State benefit per the Plan Docu- all medical claims issues. If at any Local #174 Health Fund will pro- contact Ryan Bennett at at the Union office. www.ualocal85.org. Click on Lo- ments. time you experience an issue with vide a $50 Visa gift card for any [email protected]. Please try Metal Trades, Helpers, and cal 85 Members to access mem- Taxes: There are no taxes your claims being processed and member who gets their COVID to remember who you spoke with, Trainees: Please remember that bers only information. Login in- taken out of SUB Fund Checks, paid correctly, please contact TIC vaccine or provides a doctor’s this will help the company fix the if you are working as a Metal formation is username: first ini- however they are taxable wages international at 1-888-281-3461. If letter saying they cannot get the problem. Trades, Helper, or Trainee your and you will receive a W-2 at the you are not satisfied with the ser- COVID vaccine. This is for work- COVID-19: The virus is raises are based on the day you end of the year. If you want taxes vice you have received, please ing participants only, not family showing up on many jobsites were first dispatched to work at Local 174 cont’d withheld from your SUB Fund call me, Ken Willcutt, at (269) 569- members. Please provide that in- throughout our jurisdiction. that classification. If you are not istrative Assistant ext. 10, Train- Check, please indicate the dollar 3492. formation to Cami in person or via Please continue to practice social sure of your dispatch date, please ing Dept: Jeff Rumsey ext. 16, amount for Federal and State on WEBSITE INFORMATION email to [email protected]. Cami distancing, wear a mask and contact the Union office. It is up Nicole Shumaker ext. 30. each SUB submittal. – FRINGES – TIC: Check out the will submit a list weekly to TIC wash your hands frequently. to you to let the Union office Training News. Announce- NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS: website at www.ualocal357.com and TIC will mail out the gift cards. PAC Cards: Since the elimi- know. ment: Congratulations to Jake Address & Phone Update: and the FACEBOOK Page @ Student Council: Local 174’s nation of prevailing wage, the Labor Councils: - Kent Ionia Anderson, Nick Bantien, Nick Please call the Union Hall to up- www.facebook.com/ Apprenticeship Student Council race to the bottom on wages and - 3rd Wednesday of the month / Buell, Hunter Dixon, Trent Eck, date any address or phone num- UALocal357/. You should sign will be hosting a river clean-up benefits for publicly funded Labor Temple 918 Benjamin / Brian Kelly, Elijah Villanueva and ber changes at (989) 799-5261. up for access to your fringe re- day in Fallasburg park from 9am projects has begun. Our political 5:30pm Casey Wick on fulfilling their ap- Beneficiary Cards: Please porting done by TIC via the to 1pm on July 31st. We will be focus over the years to come will Lakeshore – 3rd Thursday of prenticeship obligations and be- call the Union Hall for any Union website. To gain access, walking the shallow water of the be electing people who support the month / CIO Hall 490 West- coming Local 174’s most recent changes in beneficiary informa- click on the Members Access river and the riverbanks picking prevailing wage and wage stan- ern / 6pm Journeyman! tion at (989) 799-5261. Your Information Here, then click up trash and removing fallen trees dards in general. To do that we All members are encouraged Local 174 Training Depart- Website Address: Please on TIC International Corporation from the river. Plan on being in need to raise our PAC card par- to become active in our area La- ment is proud to announce and visit www.ualocal85.org. and then Register. This is where the river so bring appropriate ticipation. We currently have less bor Councils. Please contact a welcome Josh Herrick as the new Insurance: When you are you will type in your Name, Email clothing, water shoes and a than half of the local contribut- Union Officer for details. HVACR Service Instructor! working out of another Local’s ju- Address, UA Card # and Create towel. After the clean-up is done ing to our PAC. Your PAC contri- FRINGE PLAN THIRD FIRST AID: First Aid/CPR/ risdiction it may take up to 90 days your own password. Once you we will grill up some burgers and bution DOES NOT COME OFF PARTY ADMINISTRATOR: BBP class will be the second for your Insurance and Pension have completed all the informa- brats. Sign up with Cami, Jason YOUR CHECK. When you sign (TIC). West Michigan Plumbers, Thursday of the month, from to be reciprocated back to Local tion – click on the LARGE REG- or Nate the PAC card it allows us to move Fitters and Service Trades Local 5:00p-9:00p. The next classes will 85, which may cause problems ISTER button that is surrounded Local Union Office: The of- money from your working dues No.174 Fringe Benefit Funds, be held July 8 and August 12, with your Health Insurance. AL- by a Blue Box. Your User Access fice will remain open. To reduce over to our PAC. Please call Cami 6525 Centurion Drive, Lansing, 2021. WAYS SAVE YOUR CHECK will be granted the next business foot traffic in the building we’re today and find out if you have MI 48917-9275 OPEN WELDING: Open STUBS and fax them in to the hall day. To access your account, asking members to conduct busi- current PAC card on file. (517) 321-7502 Phone Welding on Wednesday eve- at 989-791-3468 with the local you once it is set up, all you need to ness by phone are use the website Medicare Retirees: Effec- (855) 40-PLUMB Toll Free nings has been cancelled until are working out of indicated. We do is access the Membership when possible. tive January 1st 2021 your insur- (517) 321-7508 Fax further notice due to lack of par- will fax them down to BeneSys to Button again – type in your email UA Convention Delegate ance premiums will be reduced by BENEFITS WEBSITE: ticipation. keep your Insurance up to date. address and password – and all Election: Congratulations to our approximately 12.5%. New rates westmichiganplumbers.org is ASSE BACKFLOW RE- RETIREE LUNCHEON: All your information will be presented. elected delegates listed in order are as follows: the TIC website where you can PAIRER: Class is scheduled to retiree luncheons are postponed As a member via the website, you of votes received below. Thank Single Medicare $262.55 check your contributions and begin on Monday, June 21, 2021 until further notice. Please check will be able to keep track of all your you to all who stopped by and Retiree and Spouse Medicare benefit information. Click on ben- @ 5p-9p. The class dates are as the ualocal85.org or Facebook for hours and receive an e-mail when voted. Thank you to our elec- $525.09 efit inquiry. Your username is follows: June 21, 23, 26, 28 & 30 all up to date information. hours are posted to your ac- tion committee and Office Man- Retiree and Non-Medicare your social security number. The (Exam). Saturday class is sched- Remember you all are essen- count. This is very important as ager/CPA Lisa Johnson for your Spouse $677.55 password for first time users is uled for 8a-4p. The cost for the tial to me. it is up to you to keep up to date on help. Our final delegate count will Short Term Disability: The K4GHB39 (case sensitive). You exam is $120; if taking this class Justin M. Pomerville the hours being paid on your be- be based off end of March mem- Local #174 Board of Trustees re- will then be prompted to create a within 12 months of successful Business Manager/Financial half by ANY CONTRACTORS. bership numbers, but we’ll likely cently voted to increase the permanent password. completion of the ASSE Tester, Secretary, Local Union 85 CHANGE OF STATUS: If have 9 delegates plus the busi- short-term disability amount from Forms: The forms for Dollar the exam cost is $75. Exam fees “The constitution does not you have a change of status, for ness manager. $300 per week to $400 per week. Bank Reimbursement and Sub are due prior to testing. provide for first and second class example: married, divorced, re- 1. Jason Finch This increase will be effective Pay are on the www.ua174.org Night classes will be added citizens.” married, birth, death, workers 2. Nathan Phillips September 30th, 2019. website under the Members Only to the schedule based on student –Wendell Willkie (1892 - comp, address change, etc., 3. Clint Fowler Dispatch: We will be split- section and Forms and Links tab. demand and instructor availabil- 1944) please call TIC at the phone num- 4. Terry Brown ting up the dispatch responsibili- Contract Requirements: ity. ber above and Lori at the Union 5. Mark Mangione ties between the business agent Please remember Section 5.7 of If you have a certification “The real division in the Hall. It is very important that we 6. Frankie Pagan and the assistant business man- our collective bargaining agree- that has expired in the last few world today is not between so- keep all our records up to date. 7. Jeffery Rumsey ager positions. Each person will ment states, “Persons called from months and have questions re- cialism and capitalism, it's be- There seems to be a continu- 8. Jeremy Raap be on dispatch for 2 weeks. There the unemployed list will report to garding recertification, please tween freedom and totalitarian- ing problem regarding notifica- 9. Jason McDiarmid is a dispatch email: dispatch@ work with a UA/WMMCA issued contact the Training Office. ism.” tion of divorces. Note that you, 10. Chris Pelton (1st alternate) ua174.org which both offices drug card.” Section 18.5 states, Many certifications have ex- –Frank H. Underhill the member, will be responsible 11. Robert Barnett (2nd alternate) tended grace periods on expira- have access to. There is a dis- “…employees…shall be required “No man who know aught for any bills incurred and paid 12. Lenny Dehoff (2nd alternate) patch phone extension that will tion dates. to maintain the following Safety can be so stupid to deny that all on claims of an ex-spouse or de- 13. Micah Perkins (4th alternate) switch between the two offices Training Certifications: First Aid/ Please contact Jeff or Nicole pendents. (See Pages 6 and 27 14. Jeffery Rumsey II (5th alter- if you have questions. Call the men naturally were born free.” depending on who is on dis- CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and – John Milton (1608 - 1674) in the Summary Plan Description nate) patch. OSHA 10.” Please make sure you Training Office Booklet for clarification) Time UA Convention: The UA New insurance carriers: follow our agreement. @ (616) 837-0222 x16 (Jeff) / limits apply for Convention will convene on the Active and NON Medicare Retir- Out of work list: Please re- Nicole @ (616) 837-0222 x30. BUILDERS LICENSE TRAINING GOLF OUTING: Mark your week of August 23, 2021. The ees member to call extension 17 when Or via text Jeff (231) 923-8140 / MIDDLETON calendars for Local 357’s Annual convention will take place in San Aetna: (888) 290-7241 you are laid off. You must call line Nicole (231) 206-4213. Real Estate Training Inc. Golf Outing on Saturday, July 17th Diego CA in person for vacci- 901 Tower Drive, Suite 120 Save-Rx: (800) 228-3108 17 to be put on the available to “Ignorance gives one a Troy, MI 48098 at Pineview Golf Course. nated U.S. delegates, while our www.middletontraining.com Medicare Retirees\Labor First: work list. When you leave a mes- large range of probabilities.” CONGRATULATIONS: Canadian brothers and sisters (616) 345-0788 sage, please speak clearly. Any – George Eliot (1819 - 1880) 248-885-8311 Congratulations to George attend virtually. Organizing Update: Please member who goes to work with- Cooper on his retirement. Local Union Picnic: The contact Chris Pelton if you know out a referral is in violation of our Congratulations to the fam- Local #174 Family Picnic will take of any jobsites with a non-union Collective Bargaining Agreement $$$ Top Prices Paid $$$ ily of Peter Lurges on the birth of place at Heritage Landing in plumbing or mechanical contrac- and Article XXXI of our Consti- ALL TYPES of NONFERROUS and FERROUS SCRAP METAL his son, Reid. th Muskegon on Saturday, July 17 tor or if you are interested in ac- tution and By-Laws. Please con- • ALUMINUM • BRASS • COPPER • STAINLESS STEEL Congratulations to Aaron from 11am to 4pm. This year we tively assisting with our organiz- tact the Union Hall to find out • EXOTIC ALLOYS • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS Belanger on his recent marriage. would like to purchase prizes from ing efforts. There are plenty of your position on the out of work • CARBIDE • HIGH SPEED STEEL • AUTO RADIATORS local vendors. If you know of a opportunities available, ranging list. “The law must be stable, but CONTAINERIZED local small business we could from a one-day ride-along with a Union Hall extension num- COMMERCIAL it must not stand still.” RESIDENTIAL SERVICE support please forward their info Business Agent or Organizer all bers: Ryan Bennett Business – Roscoe Pound (1870 - INDUSTRIAL to Ryan at [email protected]. the way up to full blown salting. Manager ext:12, Nathan Phillips PICKUPS 1964) MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.-5 P.M. AVAILABLE Dave Reynolds Memorial Dues: Please keep your Assistant Business Manager ext. SATURDAY 8A.M.-NOON “The darkest places in hell Golf Outing: The Local #174 Golf monthly window dues current. 13, Jason Finch Business Agent are reserved for those who main- Outing will take place on Satur- You can find your dues balance ext.14, Chris Pelton Organizer (248) 960-1200 tain their neutrality in times of day, August 7th at the Falls at Bar- on the website or by calling the ext.15, Lisa Johnson Accounting moral crisis.” ber Creek. The format will be a Union office. Remember that if Manager 11, Cami Burris Admin- MANN METALS CORP. –Dante Alighieri (1265 - 1321) four person scramble. Each team you are expelled from the UA that (Continued next column) 1011 DECKER ROAD • P.O. BOX 711 • WALLED LAKE 48390 June 18, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 9 Local 25 Iron Workers When I ask the apprentices how Local 8 Iron Workers 25 we should solve the non-union Iron Workers NOVI – June’s ZOOM Union problem, the first answers I get meeting will be Monday, June are often fueled by anger, and a Iron Workers Local Union #8 28th, 2021 at 7:00 pm. NOTE DATE confrontational attitude. I get it. Tim Roman, Business Rep. CORRECTION. They are proud, and eager to WELD CERTIFICATIONS: ZOOM: If you have not yet show their willingness to fight for Weld certifications are being held signed up for Notifications this great union of ours. COMET on an as-needed basis. Please please sign up as they will go out shows us the hard reality that contact Rich Hanson at the Ap- via the APP. To participate in the prejudice against non-union iron- prenticeship office for more infor- Zoom Union meeting is very easy workers has only been destruc- mation. 414-476-9372. … just be sure you have down- tive to our goal of dominating the MEMBERSHIP MEETING: loaded our APP or signed up for industry. The path to victory lies Iron Workers Local 8 in-person our emails via our website in communication, education and Membership Meeting will be held (www.ironworkers 25.org). We solidarity. “The supreme art of on July 28, 2021, at 5 p.m. CST. have been communicating war is to subdue the enemy with- Local 8 will stay in compliance through the PUSH NOTIFICA- out fighting.” - Sun Tzu with governmental guidance of TIONS – Please download the In Solidarity, Your Orga- social distancing and capacity APP if you haven’t done so yet!! nizer Hank Kiluk #1252798 Cell: limits. Due to this limitation, our Again, via our website! (313) 600-8242. plan is to continue a virtual broad- Back to in-person Union IT’S MANDATORY TO cast of the meeting in conjunction meetings starting in July! We WEAR A FACE MASK IF YOU with in-person attendance. Mem- are so pleased to announce that VISIT ANY OF THE UNION OF- bers can gain access to the meet- after 16 months of Covid precau- FICES OR UNION HALLS. ing at https://meeting.iwl8 .org on Tighten up tions we will have our first in- FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE: the afternoon of the meeting. A GAS SUPPLY LINE’S BOLTS at the new Graphics Packaging Boilerhouse in Kalamazoo are person Union Meeting Monday 800-572-8553 or 248-347-3100 and MINE SAFETY TRAINING: tightened by Ben Merritt of Plumbers, Pipe Fitters and Service Trades Local 174. He’s employed by July 26 at all Union Halls. Please follow the prompts. Hours 7:30am The next MSHA Refresher Class Andy J. Egan. The project to introduce a coated recycled board mill into the plant will include the join us for some much-needed to 4:30pm. The mailing address will be held on Aug. 21, 2021, at new mill, a cardboard area, a boilerhouse and a finished goods warehouse. comraderie & socialization. for member BENEFIT related mat- 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. To sign up Pay union dues with per- ters is: Iron Workers Local 25 for this class, and provide your sonal check or money order and Fringe Benefit Funds, PO Box email address, please contact Canadian sponsor of Keystone mail to: Iron Workers Local 25 – 99219, Troy MI 48099-9219. Blue Ann Lakenen at Pipefitters #111 P.O. Box 965 – Novi, MI 48376- Cross Health Claims and Cus- - 906-226-6511. 0965. PLEASE include your book tomer Service 877-790-2583. If you sign up for MSHA abandons construction of last segment number on the face of the check/ Delta Dental Claims and Cus- classes and do not attend or can- CALGARY, Alberta (PAI)– ing, middle-class family-support- Biden’s decision. money order. Pay union dues in tomer Service 800-482-8915. cel, you will be charged a fee of The energy firm that has lobbied ing jobs. By blocking this 100 TC Energy told Reuters it person at the Novi Union Hall (M- BENEFIT FOR NEW $30 and will be suspended from for more than a decade to build percent union project, and pan- would consult with its partner, the F) from 8 am to 3 pm (NO Cash). CHILD: Any member who has a any further Mine Safety classes the entire Keystone XL pipeline dering to environmental extrem- Albertan provincial government, After-hours use the outdoor- new born child, or a new depen- until the fee is paid. all the way from the Montana- ists, a thousand union jobs will on what to do next and how to dues-collection box. dent child through marriage IRON WORKERS LOCAL Alberta border to Gulf Coast re- immediately vanish and 10,000 “gracefully exit.” It had pledged CREDIT/DEBIT CARD pro- MUST NOTIFY the Fringe Ben- #8 ONLINE STORE: Check out fineries in the U.S. formally aban- additional jobs will be foregone,” to invest $1.7 billion to prevent cessing for Union Dues: efit Office of your new dependent Local #8’s swag at the online doned the last segment on June O’Sullivan said. “For union Keystone’s environmental im- Comerica has changed the pro- within 31 days; otherwise wait store at iwl8.org. 11. members affected by this deci- pacts – a pledge green groups cessing platform in compliance until the next open-enrollment INTERNATIONAL IRON TC Energy’s decision means sion, there are no renewable en- and the Native Americans dis- with new banking regulatory period (April 1-April30). A birth WORKER FESTIVAL – 37TH that last segment, a diagonal leg ergy jobs that come even close trusted. rules. The new platform now re- certificate will be required. ANNIVERSARY: The Interna- from the border to Steele City, to replacing the wages and ben- The environmentalists were quires all new and existing users BENEFIT FOR LIFE tional Iron Worker Festival will be Neb., will not be built. It also efits the Keystone XL project elated. One leading group, the to authenticate themselves. Any- CHANGE: Any member experi- held on Aug13-15 in Mackinaw means the end of a Project Labor would have provided. Killing Sierra Club, said it would now one who has used the prior sys- encing a divorce or a new spouse City. Events on Friday, Aug.13: 3 Agreement between TC Energy good union jobs on day one with focus stopping two more contro- tem will need to set up brand new must notify the Fringe Benefit Of- p.m. – Walk of Iron Ceremony, and six U.S. building trades nothing to replace them, is versial pipelines: The Dakota payment information AND will fice within 31 days; otherwise wait North Huron Ave. - Noon – 5 p.m. unions, including the Teamsters, not building back better,” he said Access Pipeline, which endan- need to create a new log-in and until the next open-enrollment pe- – Registration and Booth Set-up. the Laborers and the Operating then. gers the drinking waters of the password the first time you log riod (April 1-April30). A marriage 6 p.m. – Live Band/Dancing. Engineers, mandating union Construction of Keystone upper Missouri River while cross- in. The link is available on our certificate will be required. Events on Saturday, Aug. 14: 10 workers build the pipeline. exposed disagreement within the ing sacred tribal lands, and Line website www.ironworkers25.org Stewards’ Notes: 1) STW a.m. – Parade, 11 a.m. – Kid’s TC Energy’s decision was union movement. Building trades 3 through Northern Minnesota. and cell phone APP. The NEW Meetings cancelled until further Events – 12 Noon – Registration foreshadowed when Democratic unions lined up for it. Unions phone no. 866-635-2826. A letter notice. 2) The link for Online Stew- closes. 12 Noon – Skilled Events President Joe Biden, on his first worried about carbon emissions– was mailed in April explaining all ard Report forms is found in the – 6 p.m. – Live Band/Dancing. day in the Oval Office, yanked the including National Nurses Counties want you need to know. If you have upper right-hand corner of our Events on Sunday, Aug. 15 – 10 federal permit for the cross-bor- United and both transit unions– questions, please call the Union website www.ironworkers 25.org. a.m. – Old Timer’s Events – Fol- der crossing for Keystone. Envi- opposed it. Neither the friends money to fix Hall or your Business Agent. LOG-IN DIRECTIONS will fol- lowed by World Champion Col- ronmental groups cheered, since nor the foes of Keystone had The Dennis O’Dowd Golf low once you click the link that umn Climb – Awards Ceremony – they opposed Keystone because immediate comment on TC En- the damn roads Outing & Fundraiser is Satur- reads “Electronic Steward Re- Approximately 2:00 p.m. it would carry 830,000 barrels daily ergy pulling the plug. When it comes to road fund- day July 10, 2021 at Mystic Creek ports.” These forms are much of “dirty” Albertan crude oil to Given the potential for oil ing, the state’s counties want Golf Club, Milford MI. If you wish easier than the paper forms, we Local 25, con’t the refineries. spills fouling groundwaters and their cut. to participate and/or support encourage you to give it a try if make up days. Do not just show up Laborers President Terry underground aquifers and the The County Road Associa- please contact the Novi Union you have not yet done so. 3) and expect to be allowed to stay. O’Sullivan voiced how upset the fact the “dirty” oil’s extraction tion of Michigan on June 2 re- Hall or a Business Agent. PLEASE be sure to check dues The following scholarship building trades unions were when would contribute to greenhouse leased its Michigan County Road The International Iron for members and boomers too applicants were selected by Biden axed the permit five months gases that cause global warming, Investment Plan, which the group Worker Festival will take place AND BE SURE ALL BOOMERS Asher/Kelly Attorneys at Law and ago. He called decision “both in- the green groups and Native said “provides a realistic picture” Aug. 13-15 at Mackinaw City. Find HAVE SIGNED BOTH THE RE- have been awarded Iron Workers’ sulting and disappointing” to Americans– whose ground wa- for restoring the 75 percent of a room at www.mackinaw city.com CIPROCAL AND THE ASSESS- Local 25 Retirees’ Club Scholar- workers “who will lose good-pay- ters were threatened – backed Michigan roads and 52 percent For more information contact Mike MENT-TARGETING. ships valued at $1,000 each. of bridges that are under county Christensen 989-751-5082. THE TRAINING CENTER Congratulations to all the jurisdiction. Iron Workers Local 25 An- WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK grandfathers and awardees and we Senators defeat GOP move to The association said nual Picnic will take place on OF JULY 19-23, 2021 FOR THE wish these students continued suc- Michigan’s 83 counties collec- Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Training ANNUAL INSTRUCTOR cess in their educational endeavors. cut worker pay in ‘Innovation Act’ tively are seeking another $1.84 Center 50490 W. Pontiac Trail, TRAINING. Also, to clarify a ru- Alyssa Jordan Bittner WASHINGTON (PAI)—By a that pay workers rock-bottom billion, on top of the allocated $1.7 Wixom MI 48393. More details mor: WE ARE NOT DOING Grandfather Marty Adrian 58-42 margin, senators voted wages would have been able to billion by the state Legislature, to follow; mark your calendar! OPEN INTERVIEWS FOR THE Zoe Buhalis down a scheme by Sen. John win bids to build the plants. to meet its goal of $3.6 billion an- Ironworkers Local 25 would APPRENTICESHIP APPLI- Grandfather James Buhalis Cornyn, R-Texas, to cut workers’ But all 48 Democrats, both nually for bridge and road resto- like to recognize the 2021 Dennis CANTS. Griffin Noah Deshetler pay in projects to be funded by independents, and GOP Sens. ration. Such a funding level, the O’Dowd Scholarship winners. New Apprentice Applica- Grandfather Jon Littler the massive U.S. Innovation and Roy Blunt (Mo.), Shelley Moore group said, would bring the Congratulations to all who applied. tions are being accepted BUT you Hailey Grunas Competition Act that lawmakers Capito (W. Va.), Steve Daines state’s county roads up to a con- Ironworkers Local 25 supports you MUST go to ironworkers25.org, Grandfather David Hamilton later passed on June 8. (Mont.), John E. Kennedy (La.), dition level of 90 percent “good/ in your educational endeavors and print the application, gather Emma Ann Schnorbergerer The measure establishes Marco Rubio (Fla.), Rob Portman fair” for federal-aid eligible road wish you all the best. documentation then phone the Grandfather Ken Bush new programs to encourage U.S. (Ohio) and Lisa Murkowski and and bridges in 10 years. Currently, Emma McIlhargie from Birch school for an appointment; no Cody Joseph Sequin semiconductor and other high- Dan Sullivan (both from Alaska), Michigan’s county roads/bridges Run High School, Daughter of walk-in foot traffic. The Wixom Grandfather Gregory Armantrout tech manufacturing. It authorizes, voted “no.” have a 52 percent good/fair rat- Jason McIlhargie, Book #1255632 Training Center – Phone: 248- Maranda Helene Willey but does not actually dole out, NABTU President Sean ing across the state. London Harvey from Garber 960-2130. Grandfather Kenneth Macomber $250 billion over five years to fund McGarvey called Cornyn’s cut The state’s counties control High School, Daughter of Bruce Local 25 thanks Appren- The Novi retirees Board of such projects. “an unnecessary exercise that a 90,000-mile, 5,700-bridge net- Harvey, Book #1311493 tices Corey Whitaker and Eamon Directors will meet on Tuesday, The legislation drew biparti- delayed passage of this much work. The County Road Associa- Haylee Washburn from Sa- Brennan for their hard work and July 6, 2021 in Novi at 9 am. The san support in the evenly split needed and timely legislation.” tion said 13 percent of the state’s lem High School, Daughter of dedication training for the 2021 Novi retiree meeting will be Tues- Senate as a “response” to Chi- The vote also “is a fresh reminder bridges are “functionally obso- Doug Washburn, Book #1110573 GLDC Apprenticeship Competi- day, July 20, 2021 at 10 am. Watch nese dominance in the semicon- to” construction workers “about lete.” Notoriously bad about al- Noah Luck from Hartland tion. Consisting of eight events for updates at (www.iron ductor industry. Recent supply- who really are their champions in locating money for road work High School, Son of Roger luck, they rose to the top, displaying workers25.org) or the Local 25 app chain shortages of imported semi- public office.” over the past few decades, Book #1207459 their skills and knowledge of ev- that you can download by search- conductors from the People’s In a prior statement during Michigan’s Legislature, thanks to August Hutchinson from ery facet of the Ironworking ing “Iron Workers Local 25” to Republic of China forced the the two weeks the measure was federal stimulus dollars, now is Saline High School, Son of Brian Trade, as well as maintaining the stay informed on union matters. idling of U.S. factories whose on the Senate calendar, facing a $2 billion budget surplus Hutchinson, Book #1230130 title of best welders (1st & 2nd Jim Hamric started up break- workers make larger products – McGarvey elaborated about the this year and a $1.5 billion sur- Hailey Grunas from St. place) among 7 locals within the fast on the last Friday of the like cars – that need semiconduc- dangers of Cornyn’s cut. plus in 2022. Charles High School, Daughter of District Council. Congratula- month at Mom’s Restaurant, 9 am. tors. The right-wingers’ “pro- County roads may indeed Jon Grunas, Book #1289226 tions! You both have done an Located 2691 Fort St, Trenton, MI The measure now heads for posed strategy to best China in get a good chunk of the cash Blake Hillier from Harrison outstanding job representing our 48183. All are welcome! the House, where the New York semiconductor production is to they’re seeking in a supplemen- Community High School, S o n Apprenticeship Program! The Retiree Club Scholar- Times reported Republicans are simply cut the wages of proud, tal budget bill that’s in the home of Josh Hillier, Book #1253639 Apprentices: Fill out your ship Fund Golf Outing is Thurs- ideologically skeptical of it. They patriotic American construction stretch among lawmakers in Lan- Justin Converse from Char- monthlies online at the website day July 15 at Green Hills Golf view the measure as dreaded “in- workers who will do whatever it sing that would move $526 mil- lotte High School, Son of Judd or mobile app located under the Course, Pinconning MI. For in- dustrial policy” and interference takes to increase America’s semi- lion to local bridge rehabilitation Converse, Book #1140625 apprenticeship tab “Monthly formation on participating and/ with what they call “free enter- conductor production,” he said. work. Simone Grice from West Report Sign-In.” This gives you or supporting please contact Dal- prise,” but which really isn’t. “Our industry is ready to “If these two chamber-ap- Bloomfield High School, Step- the ability to electronically sub- las Compeau 989-737-5518. Cornyn, an influential former compete for the future, yet proved bills come out of the Leg- Daughter of Kyle Oliver, Book mit your monthlies. Also located In Memory: Edward Senate GOP whip, saw an oppor- these senators seem intent on islature with $526 million for local #1224953 under the apprenticeship tab you “Mumbles” Hallums #982884 tunity to try to cut wages for con- waving the white flag of surren- bridges,” said County Road As- Kaylee Epling From will find “Evaluation Form” Jour- passed away May 30, 2021. He struction workers who would der to China and other adver- sociation spokeswoman Denise Riverview Community High neyman/Supervision can use this was 73 years old and had 43 years build plants that receive the fed- saries, all because they think Donohue, “Michigan will wisely School, Daughter of Steve to submit apprentice evaluations in the trade. He is survived by eral semiconductor subsidies. He construction workers in their invest its one-time surplus funds Epling, Book #1235302 using computer/cell phone and (his wife Elaine, and) son Iron- proposed language banning states and throughout the coun- in a ‘giant step’ to resolve a one- Griffin DeShetler from submit electronically. Please note, worker Ed Hallums #1312609 and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing try are paid too much for their time-catch-up problem where we Carlson High School, Son of you must check your email on a regu- many other friends in the wages for those workers. His hard work.” didn’t previously see a solution.” Chuck DeShetler, Book #1290947 lar basis; we now email your annual Ironworking Industry. Louis John prime allies were fellow right-wing Shiloh Maliskey from MUST drug screen paperwork and Burr #376696 passed away May Republicans, notably Tom Cot- Saginaw Arts & Sciences Acad., your pay raise slips. 22, 2021 at the age of 94. He was a ton, R-Ark. Daughter of Paul Maliskey, Book To view classes at the Local member for 74 years. Louis During the final debate, #1255632 25 Apprenticeship School, please proudly served in the U.S. Navy Cornyn lied by saying prevailing Organizer’s Minute: go the ironworkers25.org to view and was a member of the Amvets. wages did not, until the semicon- “Whatever is begun in anger, the block schedule; we are prac- Our deep condolences to all ductor bill, apply to the private ends in shame.” -Ben Franklin. ticing social distancing protocols, of the family and friends as you sector, but only to “public work- When I teach Construction etc. Due to the high volume of mourn the loss of your dear ers.” Davis-Bacon wages apply Organizing Membership Educa- apprentices doing their make-up loved one(s)! to all projects, public or private, tion Training (COMET) classes I days, we are limiting the number to This information is as of that receive federal funds. get a firsthand view of the next 10 per day. Please call the school to Submission Time for this Article Had Cornyn won, cut-rate generation of Iron Workers. (Continued next column) (06/14/2021 12:00 pm E.S.T.). shady construction companies 10 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021 IBEW Local 948 IBEW IBEW IBEW Local 948 FLINT – Our July Union Meeting will be held on Monday July LOCAL 557 LOCAL 58 12th, 2021 at 6:00pm. Our June Executive Board Meeting will be held on Monday, June ment. What can we safely partici- 21st, 2021 at 4:30 pm. IBEW 58 pate in that continues to promote The Retiree Club Meetings are still cancelled until further notice. DETROIT – The next General the IBEW in the community? We Do not forget to check our website for new content. Be sure to IBEW Local 557 Membership Meeting will be held are starting to wrap up collecting log in to see all the new content. www.local948.com. SAGINAW – Union News. The heat of summer is on! School on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 6:30 for our Toiletry and Sock Drive You can pay over the phone with debit or credit card. You can bonds are on the horizon and we wanted to send out some info. We pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. to benefit the Detroit Public also stop by the Hall during business hours (7am-noon/ 1-4pm) and have 31 eligible members living in the Swan Valley district who could ELECTION OF OFFICERS Schools Community District Of- pay by cash, check, debit or credit card. Do not wait till you owe a help spread the word. This bond proposal, which will be voted on INFORMATION: Election of Of- fice of Homeless and Foster Care. reinstatement fee (4 months behind). August 3rd, will include a good amount of money going towards ficers ballots were mailed on Fri- Please bring your new and un- 2021 – Monthly Dues – Journeyman $43.70 a month – Appren- electrical work. So please, let your friends and family know the impor- day, May 28, 2021. Please notify used toiletries and socks to Lo- tices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 a month tance this bond has for our local and our communities future. Also, the hall of any recent address cal 58 anytime during regular 2020 – Monthly Dues – Journeyman $43.70 a month – Appren- new apprentices should be out to work shortly – we expect to see lots change to make sure you get your business hours and put them in tices, CE, Sound Tech $40.70 a month of holes dug. ballot in time to return it for count- the collection container. If you are unfamiliar with our referral procedure, please refer to The following policies are in effect to keep our members, their ing on June 25, 2021. Thank you to those who our website @ http://local948.org/job_referrals/ families, and the union hall staff as safe as possible: If you have not received continue to attend our Zoom Gregory Remington -The Union Hall is OPEN. Please limit trips to the Hall for critical your ballot, please call Election meetings. As we transition back Business Manager business through utilization of the glass service window. Judge Ronald Archibald at the to in-person meetings, we will E-mail and Re-signs: If the Hall does not have your e-mail ad- -When visiting the Union Hall, if not fully vaccinated, please Union Hall during regular busi- keep this option available for dress it would be a good idea to send us an e-mail to continue to wear your masks. ness hours to request a “Dupli- those who need it. Please make [email protected] so we can add you to the e-mail list. This is a - Please continue to take care of as much business as possible cate Ballot” (313.963.2130 ext. sure your cell phone number and great way to keep up with the latest information on job calls and via email, phone, or fax when you can. 3066). All duplicate ballots will your email address are up to date. other information sent from the Hall. -Please try to take care of your quarterly dues payments by uti- be MAILED OUT. Your ballot The meeting information will be lizing a credit or debit card over the phone. E-checks are also avail- must be received at the desig- sent out as soon as available. If able. nated Post Office box by 8:00 AM you are not receiving the notices, IBEW -Apprentices should continue to monitor emails and correspon- on Friday, June 25, 2021 in order please make sure that your infor- dence from the school regarding upcoming class schedules. Please to be tallied at the Local Union mation is updated here at the hall. Local 131 make sure you are up-to-date on all work reports and book Hall on that date and at that time. Please continue to stay safe at Serving Southwest Michigan Since 1916 payments. You can send book reports via email, fax, or drop them off Do not turn in your ballot work, home, and in the commu- at the hall. to the Union Hall. EXERCISE nity. #ibewstrong IBEW Local 131 online; to log in, use your Last -Stop by the hall and purchase your short or long sleeve 557 YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE! The RENEW Committee KALAMAZOO – The next Name and Card Number. shirt. Represent your local with pride wherever you go. Electrical Industry Training meeting will be on Tuesday, June General Membership meeting is Life events happen, and Keep in mind, all of these decisions have been made to keep Center is offering Continuing 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM. scheduled for July 5 at 6 p.m.. we’d always like to make sure you members and their families safe. Education classes. Please check The Safety Committee meet- The next Executive Board have updated beneficiary forms. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS- We are excited to announce our them out at http://www.detroiteitc ing will be on Monday, July 12, meeting will be held on June 21 at If you’re questioning whether next meeting will take place at the Hall! We’re throwing a party! This .org/continuing-education/.We 2021 at 5:30 PM. 5 p.m. yours is up to date, stop on down will be our first in person mandatory meeting since March of 2020. will start to cancel classes if they The Veterans Committee The Local is looking to hire to the Hall to get new documents. We have tent, food truck, and local band secured and ready to go! don’t meet the minimum enroll- will now be meeting monthly im- another individual to help with If you’re interested in receiv- Come out and hang with us on July 13th at 5:30pm. Hope to see ment requirements, or more hope- mediately after the Safety com- phone calls, dues payments, and ing updates from the Hall, please everyone there! fully we will order books for those mittee meeting on the 2nd Mon- various other tasks during these email Christine at cbohms@ MICHIGAN INITIATIVE- The Michigan Initiative has a new of you who’ve signed up. Mem- day of each month. incredibly busy times. This posi- ibew131.com to get your email organizer. Please contact Brother Gus Voisine for any organizing is- bers on the Storm Book must se- The Political Action Com- tion will be a full-time position for address added. sues you see or have. If our members have any questions or work cure their training through the mittee (PAC) meets the 1st at least three months, at the end Retirements: Congratula- tips they can reach out to him on his cell: 989-941-8046. Continuing Education Program Wednesday of each month Via of this time frame, we will reevalu- tions to the following retiring UNION HALL OPERATIONS- The Union Hall is open. Please offered by the school. If you need Zoom. To be added to our email ate the need for additional full or members: Adrian DiVisser, July limit visits to the Hall for critical business if possible. We ask that if assistance in registering for a list contact Jeannette Bradshaw part time work of this new staffer. 2020. Michael Chaddock, May business can be taken care of with phone calls, emails, or a fax that class please call the Training Cen- (313-408-1287). PAC contribu- If you know of anyone interested 2020. John Magnan Jr., May 2020. you please do so. Thank you to our members who have been fully ter at 586-751-6600. tions can be made through the in a position such as this please Robert S. Davis, June 2020. Roger vaccinated, but members who haven’t been, please be mindful and Blood Drive: Our next Blood APP, and at the Union Hall. You have them send a resume to Clark, March 2020. Patrick Klocke, exercise caution. Otherwise, the glass service window in the front of Drive will be Sept. 6, 2021, Labor can contribute more than the $4 [email protected] May 2020. Keith Moore, April the building should be utilized as much as possible to keep everyone Day, 6:30 AM-12:30 PM at the dollars that is suggested on your Due to the Governor’s cur- 2020. William Slater, July 2020. as safe as possible. Thank you to our membership for their under- Union Hall. Please schedule your quarterly dues, but you cannot rent executive order, we ask that Thomas Vrobel, August 2020. standing and patience. appointment today at exceed $175.00 per calendar year. those coming to the Local Union Peter Spreitzer, August 2017. Joe BOOK SIGNING- Out of work lists can be signed for other Lo- www.redcrossblood.org and en- The loss of our deduction cut our to conduct business please wear Haskins, May 2021. cals through fax or email. This is to continue to cut down on as many ter sponsor code ibew58 or call 1- resources in half, and we would like a face covering. Condolences: Brother James in-person transactions as possible. Contact your home local and 800-RED CROSS, (1-800-733-2767). to assist local candidates and our All Book 2 signings shall be Stewart passed on January 17th, request a correspondence to be sent to the Local you are interested Appointments honored, walk ins members looking to run for office. done by fax or email from the 2021. Brother Gary Yack passed in signing. welcome as space permits. Local 58’s Women’s Softball member’s home local. on January 31st, 2021. Brother Wes WORK OUTLOOK- J. Rank was the low bidder for the Dow Local 58 Dues Information: team, The Live Wires will be cel- Work Outlook: The work Smith passed on March 29th, 2021. Event Center job. The Mary Free Bed project continues to stay on Dues MUST be paid by June 29, ebrating its 20th year anniversary outlook is strong. We expect to Brother Adam Russell passed on 10’s. The Caro Center is finally ramping up as more apprentices and 2021 if you want credit for this this year and welcomes new play- have a busier than usual summer April 22nd, 2021. Brother James JIW’s are sent out. Meridian Wind Park is continuing along as sched- quarter. You can call the Dues ers. We play single recreational continuing into the fall. If you are Wynn, passed on April 14th, 2021. uled. Department to pay your dues and games, USA Softball rules, Mon- aware of interested electricians Brother Wenford Abbs March, HEALTH CARE-The Michigan Electrical Employee’s Health Plan make sure we have received your day nights at Claude Allison Park working in our jurisdiction, please 11th, 2021. Brother Thomas Mor- continues to cover 100% of the costs related to testing for COVID-19. payment before Quarter End. Go in Redford on Beech Daly Rd. All have them visit www.powering gan passed on May 10th, 2021. During this pandemic, remote care is encouraged and Blue Cross to Apple/Google Play and down- skill levels welcome to join the kalamazoo.com or call the office. All Memorials (members and members can call the 24-Hour Nurse Line at 800-117-BLUE. You may load the IBEW 58 APP, we must camaraderie and solidarity. If you We are continuing to fill a members families) and full obitu- also want to inquire if your primary care provider offers telemedicine. have a current email address on or someone you know would like large number of calls for “Project aries can be viewed on the The Health plan continues to meet regularly via teleconferences to file for you. In the APP go to My more info, please contact Grace Bronco” at Graphic Packaging website under the Memorials Tab. stay on top of the pandemic and update coverage as necessary. Profile, My Member Tools, Pay Trudell at 313-244-2268. International for Van Ert Electric. FROM THE APPRENTICE- Don’t forget to schedule your annual physical with your doctor. Dues. Please follow all Local 58’s Women’s Com- The LMCC has launched a SHIP: Instructor Advertisement. By completing your annual physical, you could catch a health con- instructions. You can also pay by mittee. Our next regular meeting new website, www.powering We are seeking a full-time in- cern early and also help keep the cost of health care down. Register- phone with credit/debit or mail a is Thursday, June 24, 6pm at the kalamazoo.com. This website will structor for KAJTC Electrical ing on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield website is highly recommended. check/money order-which needs hall. We will still also run-on zoom be used to highlight local signa- Apprenticeship program. Please Please take the time to visit www.bcbsm.com. Upon registering you to be received in office by June 30. for the meeting. Please watch tory contractors and used as an apply by sending a resume to can take the Free Health Assessment test and find instant results that Local 58 Motorcycle Group: your emails for the meeting infor- organizing tool. Follow us on Morris Applebey, Training Di- can lead to living a healthy lifestyle. The next meeting will be mation. We are looking forward Facebook @poweringkalamazoo, rector. A complete job descrip- BLUE CROSS APP-Download the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the to being face to face again! Can’t Twitter @PoweringKzoo, tion will be on the Kalamazoo Michigan app for your smartphone. Search for “BCBSM” on the Union Hall starting at 5:30. For wait to see you! ARC Scholarship Instagram @powering JATC Website. Resumes will be Google Play app or Apple store. Benefits to utilizing the app in- more information contact An- and nominations are closed for kalamazoo, and LinkedIn accepted up to July 1, 2021. clude: instant access to EOB’s, a virtual ID card on your phone, thony Anderanin at aanderanin 2021. We have decided to post- @poweringkalamazoo. Please **Code Update Classes: it is information on deductibles, explanations of coverage and other help- @gmail.com or Grace Trudell 313- pone the ARC Awards dinner for feel free to share the wage calcu- now required for Journeyman to ful tips related to your Health Care coverage. EOB’s can be down- 244-2268 for more info. this year. It is our hope that we lator feature of this site. pay in advance to hold your spot loaded to smart phones or computers and used to substantiate WEX Local No. 58 Benevolent can return next year and celebrate If you believe we do not have in the Code Update Class. We receipt requests Fund: The next Benevolent Fund our members as was intended your email address or correct require 48 hours’ notice for WEX APP- Search for the “TIC HRA” app in Google or Apple meeting will be Tuesday, July 6, with our dinners in the past. You cell phone number, please email cancelations, if you need to re- and download it today. Utilization of this app will give you access to 2021 5:00 pm. can Email us at: 58womens com- Christine at cbohms@ibew schedule for another available account balances, receipt reviews and submittals, barcode scanning Members of the Community mittee @ibew local58.org , or call 131.com Code Update Course.** for covered items, other helpful services. This is a great tool to ac- Service Committee: The next committee chairs Angela Dues pricing - The price for Please visit our website company your Health Care benefits. meeting will be Wednesday, July Panicucci (586) 291-8014 or Kayla dues in 2021 is $40/month. If www.kalamazoojatc.com or stop JOB CALLS- Please stay vigilant checking the Job Line if you 13, 2021 at 5:30 PM. The Wobbly Pauli with any questions or sug- you’re unsure about your bal- in to sign up for the Code Update are seeking work. All work calls for the day will be available on the Kitchen is up and running again gestions, we look forward to hear- ance, please call the Hall for the Class. September 3, 2020. Call Job Line after 4:30 pm. IF YOU ARE SEEKING WORK don’t forget to and we are assisting them every ing from you. Follow us on exact amount or email Christine. If Nicole at 269-388-4434 with any CALL 989-781-0516, option 3. 2nd and 4th Sunday with food prep Instagram @ibewomen58; Check your dues ticket reads paid questions. STAY CURRENT ON DUES –Please check to see if you are cur- and distribution at Cass Park. We us out on Facebook Local 58 through June 2021, your dues are Drug Test Renewals: Please rent. The Hall has the ability to accept credit cards and also E-checks. are asking volunteers to show up Women’s Committee. not current; please contact the Hall. keep track of your drug test expi- The credit card service can accept payments for dues, merchandise, at the hall at 8:00 am to help with Local 58 Senior Softball We have finalized our auto- ration date through www. apprentice book payments and other purchases. There is a conve- the Wobbly Kitchen program. To Team - We now have a senior 55- mated dues reminders; these re- safe2work4you.com. It is your nience fee to use either service. Both payment methods to pay dues get involved with future commu- and over team. Games are played minders will be sent ahead of pos- responsibility to stay current on can also be accomplished over the phone to ensure you are current. nity service projects contact Monday and Wednesday morn- sible late dues. You may receive your drug test. Please contact CONTACT NUMBERS- Michigan Electrical Employee Pension Mike Conflitti or Rob Z at the ings at 10 am or 12 pm in Shelby a message via text or email if you Nicole (269) 388-4434 to get your fund and Michigan Health Plan (517) 321-7502 or (855) 633- union hall. Local 58 is very active twp.at two locations. Main dia- have not tendered your most cur- authorization form printed for you 4584. Fax (517) 321-7508, website mielectricalhealth.org with community service in the monds at Ford Field on 23 Mile rent I.O. Dues payments. Dues to pick up. If you don’t want to In Solidarity, Metro Detroit area and has a vari- rd. west of Van Dyke and second payments can also be made come to the Hall to pick it up, Breanna DePottey, Press Secretary ety of upcoming projects that re- at Mae Stecker Park on 24 Mile please email Nicole and request quire the help of volunteers and rd. east of Van Dyke. Those who your form to be emailed to you. “Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers for- helping hands. Contact the Union can come on out to cheer on your Local 58, con’t [email protected]. midable, procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” Hall (313) 963.2130 for further infor- team. You may get a laugh or two a check payable to the “Retirees Negotiations: The Local –George Washington (1732 - 1799) mation to volunteer or participate. and say I can do that. If you Association,” to Ray Owen, 428 Union has ratified our contract “Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it a man hardly Members of the Entertain- would like more info, please con- Welch Rd., Northville, 48167. for the upcoming cycle, along knows whether he is honest or not.” ment Committee: The next meet- tact Gerry Cassani at 586-804-8026 Let’s continue to check on each with important language –Henry Fielding (1707 - 1754) ing will be Wednesday, June 13, or Joe Schraufnagel at 586-255- other, via phone calls, texts or changes, the local has received “I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.” 2021, following the Community 1205. emails. We are all looking forward total package increases of 3.5%, – Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC) Service Committee meeting that IBEW Local 58 Retirees to seeing one another in person 3%, 3% over the next three years. starts at 5:30 pm. Association: Spring is upon us, very soon! Stay safe and take Thanks to our Negotiation Com- “When he was young, I told Dale Jr. that hunting and racing The Annual IBEW 58 Fam- and we can now look forward to good care! mittee for all their hard work, are a lot alike. Holding that steering wheel and holding that rifle ily Picnic is returning this year mowing lawns, gardening, walk- Be sure to keep the Union Hall Brother Scott Mueller, Brother both mean you better be responsible.” with the lifting of restrictions on ing, biking and other warm updated with changes to your Tim Haydon, Brother Randy Wil- –Dale Earnhardt (1951-2001) outdoor gatherings. The Picnic weather coming activities. The phone no.,address, and email. liams, Sister Kari Collison, and will be held on Saturday, Aug. 7, Retirees Association continues Members that have Passed Brother Scott Bryer. 2021 at Camp Dearborn, Milford its suspension of our events. We Away. Edwin Acevedo, Father to Organizing: As much tech- Michigan starting 11 am. 10 camp expect to return to a normal Technician I Edwin Acevedo Jr.; nology as we use to track non- sites have been reserved near the schedule sometime before the end Clare Bills, Pension member, 54 union electricians in our jurisdic- picnic site. When you call Camp of this year. We are still guard- year IBEW membership; Jennie tion, often, our best resources are Dearborn let them know you are edly hopeful that a Christmas Colella, Widow to the late Pen- you, the members. If you see a from IBEW 58 and would like to Party in early December will take sion member William Colella; Wil- non-signatory in the area work- rent one of the sites. place Any news on returning to liam Deska, Pension member, 67 ing at a location, please let the EWMC of Southeastern MI social gathering will be shared in year IBEW membership, Father to Hall know. – The next chapter meeting is this column and in our monthly JIW Steven Deska; George Shaw, “United we Bargain; divided scheduled for Monday, June 21, newsletter. Just a reminder, if you Pension member, 69 year IBEW we beg” 2021 at 6pm. Please bring any haven’t paid your 2021 dues, $8 membership. Brian O’Donnell mcnicholsscrap.com detroitironandmetal.com suggestions that you have for per year, per person, please send We extend our sincere sym- Business Manager/ (313) 365-6100 (313) 841-5100 EWMC involvement and engage- (Continued next column) pathy to the families on their loss. Financial Secretary June 18, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 11

IBEW LOCAL 252 IBEW Local 692 BAY CITY – Message from the Business Manager. Please re- IBEW main vigilant in your efforts to stay healthy and safe from Covid-19. All adults are now eligible to be vaccinated in the state of Michigan. Local 498 IBEW IBEW Local 252 the second Wednesday of each Please contact myself or one of our agents for any questions you “Powering Northern ANN ARBOR – CON- month at 8:00 a.m. at Leo’s Co- may have regarding Covid-19. Michigan Since 1949” Local 445 TRACTOR CLASS: We will be ney Island, 160 South Zeeb Rd., The July monthly membership meeting will be held outside at 6 hosting Pro-Union Consulting to Ann Arbor, MI 48103. There is PM on Monday, July 12th. Please make note of the date change; due IBEW Local 498 IBEW Local 445 assist IBEW Local 252 members parking and entrances in both the to the July 4th holiday, the meeting is pushed back one week. Hope- TRAVERSE CITY – Meet- BATTLE CREEK – Initial in becoming profitable union front and rear of the restaurant. fully we will see everyone there. ings. Sign and Daybook: Effective June electrical/ renewable energy con- Union 4 Life Golf Outing: Former IBEW Local 692 Business Manager Jack Tobias would Regular E Board- The next 1, 2021, with the suspension of tractors. THE DATES FOR THIS The 2021 golf outing has been like to thank all of those brothers and sisters that took time to attend regularly scheduled E-Board the NDERA, normal initial sign to CLASS HAVE BEEN CHANGED scheduled for Sunday, Septem- his wife Lisa’s celebration of life event that was held on Saturday meeting is set for July 9th, 2021 Book 2, dings and the Daybook to August 5th, 6th, and 7th , 7:30 ber 26, 2021 at Stonebridge Golf June 5th 2021. Brother Tobias was humbled by the outpouring of sup- @ 6pm. procedures will return to normal a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call the Club, 1825 Clubhouse Dr. Ann port and was so thankful for the brotherhood that was exhibited by Regular Meeting – Sched- business as usual. If you have Union Hall to sign up. We need a Arbor, MI 48108. Registration so many past and present brothers and sisters. ule is 7pm Friday, July 9th, 2021. any questions, feel free to con- minimum of 20 people for the begins at 8 a.m. with a tee-off at 9 Contract Negotiations. Please note that all members should have We will continue the Solidarity tact the Hall. class. a.m. To complete your team or received a raise to their paychecks effective with the work week start- Picnic before the Regular meet- The Annual IBEW 445 Pic- PICNIC: The picnic is individual registration, visit ing May 31st, 2021. If you did not see an increase in your hourly wage, ing at 6:30pm. nic is scheduled for June 26, 2021. scheduled for August 21st! More www.union4lifecharity.com. Reg- please contact the hall for representation immediately. JATC - First Aid/CPR class The venue has been changed details to follow. istration is $100 for individuals, Work Report. Master Electric has secured the new Meijer in dates are scheduled as follows: this year to C.O. Brown Field for TRAINING CLASSES $400 for a 4 person team. West Branch as well as the new Isabella County Jail located in Mt. June 28th open evening class @ a Battle Creek Bombers game. 2021: Retiring Soon?: The NEBF Pleasant. The Meijer will begin this month. The new jail is seeing 5pm There will be fun, games and food 1. Photovoltaic Class: Mon- and IBEW Pension Benefit Fund some delays, we will keep you posted. Ted’s Electric has been awarded Please call the hall or the before the game. You will be re- day, August 2nd through October applications can take 3 months some of the work at Midland Public Schools with Barton Malow JATC to reserve your seat. There ceiving a mailer with the informa- 11th, starts at 5:00 p.m. to process, but can be filled out serving as GC. Ted’s was also awarded the Bay County lift station is limited seating of 15 per class. tion to reserve your tickets. There is a $50 fee to hold a as early as 6 months before your project. A large energy upgrade project is currently being bid for An additional date of June 29th is Please take advantage of the early spot in all classes except First planned retirement effective date. Midland Public Schools. scheduled for those who need it ticket reservation to help the Aid/CPR. You must register one If you are nearing retirement, Alpena Schools have been awarded to Zone II contractor John’s if all the days get filled up. ballpark determine the amount of week prior to class start date. Call please contact Alana at the Electric. John’s has also been awarded the Alpena library project and Email – Please get an email food they will need to prepare. the Training Center at (734) 475- Union Hall to start your paper- a large marijuana grow facility located in Harrisville. Clements Elec- address to the hall so we can get The Retiree Breakfast: The 1180 to register. Masks must be work at least 3 months before tric is continuing work on the Sterling Saw Mill, Monitor Township info out easier and faster, thanks. Retiree monthly breakfast will worn at all times in the school. your planned retirement date. Fire Department, Bay-Arenac ISD bus garage, multiple marijuana dis- You can email your address to the start again on June 17, 2021 at JATC Instructor: The Ann NOTICE TO RETIREES: If pensaries and the Handy Middle School office renovation. Countyline hall at [email protected] . Please 9am at Lux Café at 2587 Capital Arbor Electrical JATC is seeking your 50-year commemorative Power has secured Midland/Gladwin County dam work, the Macki- put your name in the subject. Ave SW. Mark you calendar for a full-time instructor. If you are watch stops working for any rea- naw City lift station and the Roscommon Airport. Consumers Energy Contracts - We have up- the third Thursday of each month interested please drop off a re- son please contact the hall. work for the summer includes Karn 1&2 utility separation, and also dated Inside Wireman Contracts to attend. sume to the school at 13400 Luick Condolences: The Local work on the generator at Alcona Dam. Northern Valley Electrical has available at the hall. Building Committee: The Drive, Chelsea, Michigan, 48119 sends our sincere condolences to the LaFarge PLC upgrade. There are also a large number of Solar Dues 2021 – There is no Hall is looking for Members that before July 30, 2021. the family of Homer “Alan” Root, Projects that are slated for our jurisdiction. We are currently working Union Dues increase for 2021. are interested in being on the new COVID-19 UPDATE: If who passed away on May 30, on a timeline for all solar work. Rest assured both organizers and Effective Jan. 2021 the rate will Building Committee. You can be your employment is disrupted 2021. The Local sends our sin- myself are working very diligently to secure whatever work is being remain $140.10 per quarter. an Apprentice or JIW to be on due to COVID-19, please contact cere condolences to the family of bid in our jurisdiction for our membership. Work remains very good Resale Items – We have the Committee. Please submit the Hall so that we can ensure Shane Nowling, who passed in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Lansing. Local 498 Beanie Hats for resale your interest in writing to that you get everything that’s away on June 1, 2021. Please contact the hall if you would like to sign any books. and T-shirts. Stop in to get yours [email protected]. entitled to you, and that proper CREDIT CARDS: The Lo- Ryan Charney today! Proud Union Home signs The Annual IBEW 445 Golf protocol is followed for cal is now accepting credit cards Business Manager / Financial Secretary are in and available at the hall. Outing is scheduled for July 17, everyone’s safety. to pay union dues. We accept Organizers Report. 692’s Organizing team will continue to speak Free to members in good stand- 2021. If you would like to play or Local 252 Website & App: Visa, Master Card, American Ex- with unrepresented workers in our jurisdiction about the benefits of ing. volunteer, please contact the Hall The Local’s website www.ibew press and Discover. There is a fee joining the IBEW. Jobsite visits are occurring more regularly as state- Scholarship – Past charter for additional information. 252.org is up and running. There of 3.5% to use your card. wide COVID restrictions are relaxed. We are actively recruiting JIWs member Brother Bob Dost has a The Night at the Ballpark is also a Local 252 App available UNION DUES FOR 2021: as well as accelerated apprentices to help man the work we anticipate scholarship ‘Robert Paul Dost Outing has been scheduled for to download. Search “IBEW 252” Effective January 1, 2021 union our contractors will secure in the upcoming months. Apprenticeship Scholarship Endowment’ for High July 31, 2021. Please watch your in the app store. You must create dues for “A” members will remain interviews for 2021 have concluded for the time being, and a new School seniors in the 5-county mailbox for additional informa- a new login and password to ac- $119.25 per quarter. Union dues class of successful applicants should be announced soon. Engaging area around Traverse City. To ac- tion. cess the Members Only section. for “BA” members will remain with young people to encourage them to consider a career in the cess it go to www.gtrcf.org/schol- The General Membership Your login for the old website is $61.80 per quarter. skilled trades has been a consistent focus as we’ve attended and arships/ . Local 498 Union mem- Meeting is the second Monday no longer valid. DUES PAYMENTS – Please presented at multiple career day events in the past month. bers’ children get preference to of each month and starts at 5:00 SERVICE PINS: If you look at your dues receipt. If your It is important to recognize the fact that apprentices alone will the endowment. A huge thank p.m. at the Hall. Please make sure would like your service year pin dues paid through date shows 3/ not replace those brothers and sisters leaving the workforce for re- you in Memory of Bob Dost for to wear your masks. please call the hall to make ar- 2021, your dues are not current. tirement. We need to actively recruit and organize non-union electri- his generosity and being a great The Executive Board meets rangements to receive it. “A” members pay $119.25 per cians to keep pace with attrition and strengthen our membership. union member. the fourth Monday of each month M.U.S.T DRUG TESTING: quarter for 2021. “BA” members Recent school board decisions to award bond projects to non- Service Pins – Service Pins starting at 4:30 p.m. Please make sure your MUST pay $61.80 per quarter for 2021. signatory contractors should strengthen our resolve to support can- are still available at the union hall PLEASE HELP!! – The Hall drug testing is current as you Please mail your check to 7920 didates who see the value in local labor and appreciate the efforts for those members who have not is asking for each member to cannot work on a U of M project Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, MI made by our membership to strengthen our community. Although we received them. Stop by and get verify their address, phone num- or several other projects in the 48103. Your second quarter dues have seen some recent success turning school jobs around to our yours today! ber and email address that we jurisdiction without being cur- (Apr. through Jun.) are due now. contractors in lieu of a lowball bid, it is important that we keep the Made in America Websites have on file. We are looking into rent. Local 252 has a zero toler- Payments for second quar- pressure on and continually educate trustees on the benefits of – www.theunionbootpro.com - a texting and email service, and if ance for alcohol or drug use. ter dues will be accepted no later partnering with NECA and the IBEW. 100% American made/union- you would like to be included in ERTS: Please make sure that than 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, If any members are interested in receiving some talking points made. Union member discounts those correspondences, we need you are signed up in the Elec- June 30, 2021. that will be helpful when discussing with their local elected officials 27% off. Use this code when or- your current information. Thank tronic Reciprocity Transfer Sys- the importance of hiring local professionals to work on taxpayer- dering. Be0498mD or order toll you! tem. You must be signed up in “Popular opinion is the funded projects, please contact the hall and we will supply you with free 1-800-723-5384. Local Website – Please ERTS before working outside of greatest lie in the world.” that information. Educating people in positions of power is one way Email Addresses - Any mem- check the Local 445 website for Local 252’s jurisdiction or your –Thomas Carlyle (1795 - we can ensure that our contractors continue to secure work for our ber that would like to have Local the latest information, including benefits will not be transferred 1881) members. 498 forward communication to job postings. The Local 445 web back. “The attempt to silence a Brian Klele 989.252.9225 • Brendon Baranek 989.327.4131 them from the International, Lo- address is IBEW445.com. Aflac Insurance: Aflac has man is the greatest honor you Union Dues. Dues can be paid via phone, on-line, by mail or cal 498, AFL-CIO or the Building teamed up with the IBEW to of- can bestow on him. It means that automatic withdrawal from your bank account. Please note when Trades, to help stay informed to fer its members Aflac benefits at you recognize his superiority to using a credit card for payments there will be a 2% charge applied. current events, politics, con- Local 498 cont’d a reduced rate. Contact Repre- yourself.” 2021 Dues (Effective Jan. 1, 2021) Monthly $41.20 • Quarterly tracts, work, etc. Please call or DUES RATES sentative Lisa Enerson for infor- – Joseph Sobran $123.60 • 6 months $247.20 • Yearly $494.40 email your current email address Jan 1, 2021 – No increase. Still mation about Accident, Cancer, To avoid a reinstatement fee, please remember to keep your to Local 498 at [email protected] remains $140.10/Quarter Critical Care, Dental and Vision “Faith, as well intentioned dues current. Thank you! Info Updates – Any member insurance from Aflac. Phone as it may be, must be built on State IBEW Golf Outing. The 2021 State IBEW Golf Outing has Important numbers for you with a new address, phone num- number: (517) 306-0144. facts, not fiction--faith in fiction been cancelled this year. to write in your address book: ber, email address, etc. should AT&T Discount: Union is a damnable false hope.” Local 692 Retirement Party. The retirement party originally MEEHP (Health) 1-855-633-4584 contact Local 498 with these members can save up to 15% on –Thomas A. Edison (1847 - scheduled for May 2021 has been postponed to March 11, 2022. It or 1-517-321-7502 Fax# 1-517-321- changes. the monthly service charges of 1931) will be located at the DoubleTree in Bay City. Please mark your calen- 7508 Please remember it is your re- qualified wireless plans, or unlim- “Habit is habit, and not to dars and make every effort to attend this great event to honor our MEEPP (MI Pension) 1-517-321- sponsibility to pay your dues on ited calling for $15/mo. for AT&T be flung out the window by man, retirees! 7502 time. Wireless Home Phone plans. Visit but coaxed downstairs, a step at Retirees Lunch. All retirees’ lunches have been postponed. (New address Michigan Pension Remember to check the hall UnionPlus.org/ATT with dis- a time.” Fringe Benefits. REMINDER: if you have recently gotten mar- and Health Plan) recorder at night after 4:00pm for count code 4924966. –Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) ried, divorced, had children, etc. make sure your beneficiaries have TIC International Corporation, any jobs that might be available. Winter Gathering: Due to been updated accordingly. Beneficiary forms can be obtained from 6525 Centurion Drive, Lansing, 231-943-4980 ext. 3# covid-19 concerns, the Winter “The easiest thing of all is the hall. MI 48917 Gathering in Lakeland, FL will not to deceive one's self; for what a REMINDER: If you contact the Health Plan Office about going NEBF 1-301-556-4300 “To someone seeking power, be held this year. man wishes he generally be- on short term disability, it is important for you to notify the Hall as NEAP 1-301-556-4300 the poorest man is the most use- Retirees’ Breakfast: The lieves to be true.” well. A copy of your paperwork will need to be submitted to the Hall IO Pension 1-202-833-7000 ful.” Retirees’ Breakfast will resume on –Demosthenes (384 BC - 322 for your file. This will also freeze your position on the out of work list. (Continued next column) –Sallust (86 BC - 34 BC) April 14, 2021 and will take place BC) RENEW Committee. The next scheduled RENEW meeting will be held Monday, June 14th at 6:00 PM in the Union Hall. Masks are required unless fully vaccinated. If you are a member in good stand- ing under the age of 35 and looking to get more involved in the local, please reach out to the hall and we can get you the information that you need. Important links & numbers. IBEW Local 692, 989-684-4510 www.ibew692.org Health Plan, 517-321-7502, www.mielectricalhealth.org Michigan Pension Fund, 517-321-7502, www.michigan electrical.org First time logging in, use your Social Security Number in the “ID Box” NEBF/ NEAP: 301-556-4300 IO Pension: 202-833-7000

“I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better.” –Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1742 - 1799) “We desire nothing so much as what we ought not to have.” –Publilius Syrus (~100 BC)

“Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.” –W. Somerset Maugham (1874 - 1965) “It is worse still to be ignorant of your ignorance.” –Saint Jerome (374 AD - 419 AD)

“When a subject becomes totally obsolete we make it a required course.” –Peter Drucker (1909 - 2005) 12 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021

Local 25 Heat and Frost Insulators

Heat & Frost Insulators Local 25 SOUTHFIELD – RETURN TO IN-PERSON FUNCTIONS: We Heat and have received word from the International Union that we will be al- lowed to resume in-person functions beginning July 1. Our first regu- Frost larly scheduled Membership meeting will take place Thursday, July 8 at 6 p.m. at the Union Hall. We are in the process of Insulators getting our annual picnic on track for the first Satur- day in August, as well as, nailing down the venue for our annual Christmas Party. If you are interested Local 47 in acting as the Picnic or Christmas Party Chairper- son, please contact the Union office. Heat and Frost Insulators & Al- ALL LOCATIONS: As many of you know, lied Workers Local 47 throughout the month of May the Executive Board LANSING – *Local 47’s and Officers conducted phone polls regarding the Union Meeting will be held on $2 June 1st increase. Based on recommendations and Friday, July 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. CURT overwhelming support from the Members, the Ex- The meeting will be held at 906 McGLONE ecutive Board made the following allocations: Terminal Rd., Lansing, MI 48906. Supplemental Pension Benefit: $.19 increase – this To combat and limit the allocation allowed us the double the Supplemental Pension Benefit. spread of Covid-19, Local 47 en- As of June 1st, going forward, the benefit will be $50 per credited courages all members to continue year. All previous years will remain at $25 per credited year. At Graphics Packaging... to work safe, and if you feel sick The remaining $1.81 will appear “on the check.” However, a $.03 HEADED ALOFT TO WORK at the new boiler house at the Graphic Packaging plant in Kalamazoo contact a doctor immediately. increase in contributions to the Bereavement Fund and $.02 increase is Frank Pingitore of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 357. The fourth-year apprentice is employed Any retirees wanting to go in the dues will also appear, “on the check.” by Andy J. Egan. Graphics Packaging is expanding its ability to make folding cartons for the food to work, please call the office. NOTICE TO ALL: When you move into the Medicare Advan- and beverage industries with the construction of a new coated recycled board line at its plant. The Funds Trustees have tage Program, your deductible balance for the year, is supposed to waived the 79-hour rule. carry over. Whatever you have paid toward your annual deductible, All members should have prior to changing over to Medicare Advantage Program, should fol- received a letter from our Inter- low you. As with any system, there can be flaws. Please keep an eye national regarding the Asbestos out for any charges related to your deductible balance not being Exposure Scientific Study. For carried over, when you move into the Medicare Advantage Program. more information on how to par- If you receive a charge that should have been covered by your de- ticipate in this study, please con- ductible, please contact the Fund Office. tact Business Manager Patrick GARRY FLUCKS CELEBRATION OF LIFE: There will be a Welch at the main Local 47 Office Celebration of Life for recently departed retired brother Garry Flucks. number: 517-708-0665 This Celebration will take on June 6, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Per the Rules and Proce- 12111 Pardee Rd., Taylor, MI 48180, Pavilion B. dures: APPAREL. New Local 25 apparel is available at the Union Hall. Members must notify the New items include: knit hats and beanies, new hi-vis short and long office within 24 hours of being sleeved t-shirts and hi-vis hoodies. Apparel can be viewed on the laid off or charges may be placed. Facebook page. Members must notify the M.U.S.T. SAFETY MODULES: It is important to keep your office before ANY overtime is M.U.S.T. Safety Modules up to date. If you have Modules expiring worked. and needing to be completed, give the Union Office a call to have the Contracts are available at the testing authorization turned on. Union Office or at the Union EMPLOYMENT CHANGES: All employment changes; hire, lay Meeting upon request. off, fire, shop change, disability, etc. must be called into the Union OSHA 10: Local 47 will be Hall. The only way to guarantee you are on the out of work list and THE MICHIGAN NURSES Association won a $420,500 in a settlement with Munson Medical Center in offering OSHA 10 to any Active your employment records remains current and correct. Traverse City – a big win for a group of workers who have put their lives on the line for others during Member who is not current with LAY OFF/HIRE: Please be reminded, all members shall notify the the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Michigan Nurses Association the program. The course is done Business Manager within 48 hours after accepting a job or upon online, so if you wish to take the termination of employment. Failure to report will result in an auto- course please contact the Local matic $50 fine. Strong union wins the Union office with your email ad- S.U.B. FUND: Please be reminded, in order to receive a S.U.B. dress and we will be more than Fund check on Friday, all paperwork must be submitted to the Office happy to set it up for you. If you no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. case for Munson nurses do not have a computer at home, SUB FUND TIME LIMITATION: Please be reminded, per the TRAVERSE CITY– Munson scheduled shift. In addition to tions during the pandemic that you are welcome to come to the Plan Document: Each time a participant receives a State Unemploy- Medical Center nurses will be re- providing back pay, the terms of they say could have saved lives Local Union Office to take the ment check, he/she must mail or deliver the receipt, check stub, or a ceiving an additional $500 in their the settlement additionally – like exempting immuno-compro- course. copy of the check to the Administrator’s office within 30 days of checks as a result of a settlement strengthened the protections of mised workers from being re- To ensure all Active Mem- receipt of said State Unemployment check. Any request for a benefit for a class action grievance the nurses’ union contract to not quired to work with COVID-19 bers and Retirees are receiving payment past the 30 days will be denied per the Plan Document. reached between the Michigan allow for ambiguity in scheduling patients. their Robo calls please make sure BENESYS: When calling the Fund Office, Benesys, please be Nurses Association and Munson moving forward. “The past year has shown you have not blocked the follow- sure to get the name of the person providing you information. Lately, Medical Center. MNA RNs at “At a time when nurses are that we are stronger when we are ing number: (804) 441-8365. There we have been experiencing some incorrect information being pro- Munson ratified the terms of the exhausted and burned out from united than when we are di- are several members who have vided to our members. In order to make sure the correct settlement on May 20. the pandemic, it is really impor- vided,” said Jason Judd, a nurse the number blocked and therefore information is provided, it helps to have a name so the Union Office “We see this as an important tant for us to feel like our work is at Munson Medical Center and are not receiving the Robo Calls. can call Benesys, correct the person providing incorrect information step forward between Munson valued,” said James Walker, a Vice President of TCMNA. “We These calls are only used for and find out why they are providing our members with incorrect administrators and unionized nurse at Munson Medical Cen- are proud of what we’ve been Important Notifications from the information. nurses,” said Carolyn Moss, a ter and TCMNA’s Grievance able to accomplish Local Union Business Manager SICK AND INJURED: Please keep all our sick and injured mem- Munson nurse and president of Chair. “We want to be able to re- collaboratively through negotia- and Funeral Notifications. If you bers in your thoughts and prayers. MNA’s local bargaining unit at cruit and retain nurses at our hos- tions. We want to continue in this are not receiving these calls, Munson Medical Center pital so that we can always pro- direction as we move forward to- please contact the Local Union Insulators Local 47, continued (TCMNA). “This puts words into vide the best quality patient gether.” Office and we will double check action.” care.” The Michigan Nurses Asso- to make sure we have the correct turion Drive, Lansing, MI 48917-9275 The settlement involving 841 Munson nurses say that ciation (MNA) is the largest, number in the system or if you Toll Free Number: (800) 323-8079 nurses concerned an issue over having a strong union contract most effective union for RNs may have blocked the number. Telephone Number: (517) 321-7502 low census back pay. Nurses al- is key towards achieving that across the state. The Traverse Local 47 has been receiving Fax Number: (517) 321-7508 lege they were not being appro- goal. In addition to providing low City Munson Nurses Association a lot of returned mail from our Joshua Kroell will be available via phone to answer any ques- priately compensated per the census protections, the nurses’ (TCMNA) is MNA’s local bar- members. We ask that if you have tions regarding Pension, Welfare and Vacation Funds. Joshua is the terms of their contract when be- union has guaranteed RNs wage gaining unit at Munson Medical a change of address or phone Secretary for the Pension, Welfare, Vacation and Special Benefits and ing sent home for low need on increases of approximately 13 Center, representing the approxi- number to please call the Local can be reached by phone at (989) 385-2671, or by mail at: P.O. Box scheduled shifts, but later re- percent over three years. Nurses mately 1000 nurses at Munson Union Office right away so we 1498, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804. quired to return to the hospital were also able to negotiate as a Medical Center. MNA is an affili- can update your information To all active members, if you have not sent in your Coordination and work the remainder of their union to win important protec- ate of National Nurses United. throughout our system, TIC’s, of Benefits Form, your Spousal Form, or your Birth Certificates for and the with the International. It your Children, no one will be covered on our insurance until these is very important to make sure items are sent to TIC. Please call TIC immediately at (800) 323-8079 OSHA to force only health care firms your contact information is al- and get the above-mentioned forms into the fund ASAP and you will ways update with Local 47. be reinstated retroactively Anyone interested in joining Remember that Auto and Motorcycle accidents are not covered to protect workers vs the coronavirus the newly formed Breath Of Life by our plan. Auto and Motorcycle accidents should be covered by By Mark Gruenberg labor-backed National Council on ter, sanitation and everything else Committee is asked to please call your personal Auto Insurance policy. PAI Staff Writer Occupational Safety and Health we needed,” said the council’s the Local Union Office. Members having questions regarding Pension and Welfare Fund WASHINGTON (PAI) – Al- (NACOSH), was completely sat- co-executive director, Marcy We have received our Breath please contact TIC International at the numbers below or log onto most 16 months and 598,751 isfied. Nor was the AFL-CIO. Goldstein-Gelb. of Life Gun Raffle Tickets, if your their Website: www.heatfrostlocal47benefits.org: deaths after the Trump adminis- “This is still a dangerous and AFL-CIO President Richard interested to purchase any tick- Please complete and return the working spousal forms to TIC. tration officially declared the deadly pandemic,” explained Trumka lauded the standard as a ets please call the Union Office JATC Coordinator Phil Wilson (616-466-8736) coronavirus a pandemic, Biden NNU Co-President Zenei good first step while pointing out or you can get a hold of someone Applications are open for the Apprenticeship Program. Call the administration issued its Emer- Triunfo-Cortez in a statement. most other “essential” workers it on the job site who is selling them. Union Office. gency Temporary Standard forc- NNU says it’s counted at least does not cover are low-wage Local 47 now accepts PayPal Under Duties of Apprenticeship, Section 5.3 part L, page 4 of the ing health care firms to protect 400 deaths among its RN mem- workers of color. and Venmo for our members to Apprenticeship Standards states, “According to the Apprenticeship workers, now. bers so far, among 3,800-plus The nurses union identified send their PerCapita Payments, Standards you are required to accurately fill out the online work re- But the Occupational Safety dead health care workers overall. two more hazards to workers and shirt purchases, or any other port for NO later than ten (10) days from the end of the current work and Health Administration Hospitals’ failure to protect customers. One is lack of protec- monies that may need to be sent week.” (OSHA) mandate only applies to workers and foot-dragging to tions against aerosol-driven to the Local. Good and Welfare: Get well to all our sick and injured members. the health care firms, which lead protect profits “is directly re- (sprayed through the air by -To send money via PayPal all the rest of “essential” occu- sponsible for the appalling level speech, coughs or sneezes) all you need is our email address pations in reports of coronavirus of infections and deaths we have Covid-19 droplets. NNU will which is: insulatorslocal47 Line 5 tunnel won’t be built by 2024 outbreaks and illness numbers. experienced. An ETS is a major check the standard to see what it @hotmail.com (Please make sure Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge, which is proposing to build a It doesn’t apply to essential step toward requiring account- mandates about that. The other to check the “Friends and Fam- new Line 5 petroleum pipeline encapsulated in bedrock in a tunnel workers toiling in other high-risk ability for hospitals who consis- is governments’ loosening of ily” box to avoid any fees under the Straits of Mackinac, is now indicating that completion of industries, such as grocery work- tently put their budget goals and anti-pandemic rules as infection To send money via Venmo the project won’t take place in 2024. ers, truckers, retail workers, con- profits over our health and numbers have declined. call the Local Union office and “We believe the tunnel can be under construction in 2021 and in struction, and, most importantly, safety,” she added. As for meatpacking firms, we can text the QR code to you. service as soon as early 2024,” the firm said in May 2019. meat and poultry plant workers. “NNU has had to battle hos- grocery stores, retailers and other We will be amending the Now, with permits from the Michigan Public Service Commission The processing plants have been pital employers from the outset of firms with higher infections, Rules of Procedure within the and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers yet to be issued, and opposi- sites of some of the worst em- the pandemic to ensure the provi- OSHA “will continue targeting next month or two. If any mem- tion from the environmental community and the Whitmer Administra- ployer refusals to protect work- sion of optimal personal protective inspections at the plants with the ber has a recommendation to tion, the three-year timeline for construction is being pushed out. ers against the virus and its com- equipment and other infection con- highest numbers of sufferers from amend any part of the Rules of The news service MIRS this month quoted Enbridge spokesman munity spread. trol measures,” the union said. Covid-19,” Frederick said. If it finds Procedure you will need to send Ryan Duffy, who said that “project permitting... continues to be the “We’ve identified the grave NNU also supports stronger those firms don’t protect workers, in writing which part you would driver of project timing.” danger for the health care work- workplace pandemic safety mea- OSHA will charge them under its like to recommend along with The current Line 5 transports petroleum products in dual steel ers, but we recognize there’s a sures for all workers, all patients, General Duty Clause, a vaguer your recommendation. Once pipelines sitting atop the lakebed of the Straits. Enbridge is respond- hazard in other industries,” Jim and all communities, she added. standard without specific criteria. completed please make sure to ing to concerns about getting those pipelines out of the water by Frederick, OSHA’s current top She also warned against a poten- The ETS decision was de- sign, date and put your registra- building the $500 million tunnel, for which it has pledged to employ official as acting assistant admin- tial resurgence of the pandemic layed for weeks. OSHA sent the tion number at the bottom of the union trades. istrator, told a June 10 telephone in coming months. ETS to Democratic President Joe page and mail to the office. press conference. “Health care workers who Biden’s White House Office of Pension and Health Welfare: “Free speech carries with it “No man is good enough to As a result, neither National have saved lives during this pan- Intergovernmental and Regula- Joshua Kroell (989) 385-2671 some freedom to listen.” govern another man without that Nurses United, which was first demic deserve full protection – tory Affairs in late April. OIRA fi- Allied Workers’ Local 47 –Bob Marley (1945 - 1981) other's consent.” and foremost in campaigning for and so do all the other workers nally approved it on June 9. There Fringe Benefit Funds,6525 Cen- –Abraham Lincoln (1809 - the emergency standard, nor the who provided us with food, shel- was no explanation for the delay. (Continued next column) 1865) June 18, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 13 Local 80 Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 Sheet Metal Workers Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 LANSING – NOTICE. This Newspaper Article shall serve as SOUTHFIELD – This paper serves as official notice for all meet- Official Notice of ALL meetings for Local 7! Sheet Metal Workers Local 292 ings and elections. The next Statewide Meeting will be, August 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. TROY – MEETING NOTICE: The next general membership meet- **REMINDER** Meetings are no longer held at the Plumbers *Zone 1- July 8th -6:00 p.m. ing will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Hall and are now held at Local 80’s Union Hall. *Zone 2 –July 20th -6:00 p.m. Member meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The next general membership meet- *Zone 3- (Saginaw) July 7th -6:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus in Clawson. Check out the calendar tab at ing is scheduled for June 22, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Meetings are held at the *Zone 3- (Traverse City) September 19th - 6:00 p.m. www.sheetmetal292.com for the location and date. union hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield, 48076. *Zone 4- July 13th - 6:00 p.m. The E-Board/Stewards meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: The next executive board meet- *Zone 5 –August 5th - 6:00 p.m. at 6:00 pm at the Union Hall. ing is scheduled for Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Executive Please register on our website at www.sheetmetal7.org for the **Per the CDC guidelines, masks must be worn and social dis- Board meetings are held at the Local 80 Hall, 17100 W. 12 Mile, 2nd most up to date information on meeting schedules for 2021. Once tancing must be followed during all meetings. Floor, Southfield, MI you are registered it must be approved in order to be 2021 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: The 2021 Annual Charity Golf UNION HALL REGULAR HOURS Monday able to log on. Please contact your representative if Outing is scheduled for Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Fox Hills in through Friday 7:30 – 4:00, unless otherwise indi- you are having issues registering. Plymouth, MI. 18 holes of golf, Cart, Dinner and Prizes all included cated in holiday hours. SMART Union Labels: Make the union label for a Donation of $100 per golfer. Reservations must HOLIDAY HOURS: The union hall will be work for you! The new and modernized SMART be received on or before July 26th at the Union Hall closed on Monday July 5, 2021. Labels are an essential part to wage equalization, or online at www.eventregisterpro.com/ RETIREE MEETING SCHEDULE: Member- which means more money and work for you. Make smartlocal292 . All proceeds benefit the Local 292 ship meetings have been reinstated. All member- sure that you are scanning labels in order to equalize Children’s Charity and the Diabetes Foundation. ship meetings will be held at the Local 80 hall. pay and eliminate the incentive to subcontract out- Please make all donations payable to Local 292 Char- Please enter the hall through the ramp entrance. side of your area. For more information visit the ity Fund. Raffle tickets are available for purchase The remaining 2021 meetings will be held on Mon- official website at www.labelitscanitreport.com and at the union hall or through your shop steward. TIM days, August 16, 2021, October 18, 2021 (Annual SAM download the official app by texting “SMART” to NEW PRESCRIPTION CHANGES: The MULLIGAN Party) and December 20, 2021. All meetings will FULLER 90975. Board of Trustees of the Sheet Metal Workers Lo- start at 12:30 pm. Any questions regarding join- ZONE 1 Info: Work in the Zone 1 Area remains PAUL cal 292 Health Fund (the Fund) is introducing a new ing the Retirees Association please contact Steve strong and looks to remain this way. Please remember to inform James GUALDONI prescription drug benefits program effective Janu- Murzen at 248-652-0593. or Eric of your employment status if you become laid off. Apprentices ary 1, 2021. The new program will be administered PICNIC: Unfortunately due to COVID this year’s picnic is can- please remember to inform Kevin at the Zone 1 Training Center of by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (replacing EnvisionRx). Since celled. We hope to be able to resume next year. your employment status as well. If you are experiencing any prob- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan already administers our Simply SUB CHANGES: As of May 1, 2021 the sub fund has been lems with unemployment or health insurance, please contact James Blue PPO Medical Plan, your medical and prescription drugs will be raised to $250 per credit for building trades journeyman. Bereave- or Eric for further assistance. Any Journey-person interested in up- integrated and coordinated, which should make it easier for you and ment & Jury Duty is now $500 but you must be off 2 days. grade classes, please contact Kevin at the Zone 1 Training Center lead to better care. The new card will be used for both medical and Effective immediately you will need to start sending your unem- (269) 781-7183 (class availability depends on the level of interest). prescription drug coverage. ployment proof to [email protected] or fax it to 248-557- ZONE 1 Retiree monthly meetings: You should have already received your new Blue Cross cards in 0297. Your unemployment proof needs to be in by 2pm on Tuesdays 1st Wednesday 8:30 am at Bob Evans 1725 N W Ave, Jackson, the mail. If you have not received the new cards, please contact to be paid on that Friday. Local 80 will be handling all of your proof MI 49202. BeneSys immediately to request one. You can also download the now. If you have any questions please call us at 248-557-7575. 2nd Tuesday 1:00 pm at Rocky Top 1900 Lansing Ave, Jackson, Blue Cross Blue Shield app (BCBSM) to any smart phone. The app GOLF OUTING: SOLD OUT!!! Tickets are now available for MI 49202. provides tools and features to help you access information pertinent members only until May 17th! Please join us on July 17 at ZONE 1 Announcements: Congratulations to Wayne Stover to your account. Cracklewood Golf Club in Macomb Twp. Tickets can be reserved at a (Zone 3 Rep) and Dave Rutz (Zone 2 Rep) on their retirements. Thank These changes are for active members and pre-65 retired mem- cost of $90 a ticket for members and $125 a ticket for non-members. you for your leadership and dedication to making Local 7 a stronger bers only. Your ticket will include coffee, donuts & danishes, a bloody mary bar, organization. RETIREES NOTICE: Due to Covid-19 and restrictions placed lunch at the turn, open bar up until 1 hour after golf, beer & pop In Solidarity, James Callahan and Eric Farrington. for social gatherings, as well as the health and safety of our retirees available on the course and a wonderful steak dinner (subject to ZONE 2 Info: Work in Zone 2 is still very good. In the upcoming and their families, the retirees’ luncheons have been cancelled until change due to covid restrictions & CDC guidelines). Please contact months we will be moving to a new location yet to be determined for further notice. We will notify when luncheons will resume. Stay the hall with any questions you may have or to reserve your ticket! the office and meeting locations, will keep you up to date as we find healthy and safe. THANK YOU TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE PAID THEIR DUES a new location. This will be my last report as I did not run for the B.A. Please contact Fred Engelman at [email protected] if you A YEAR IN ADVANCE: Steven Martin, Larry Danforth Jr., Allie job in the upcoming election. I would like to thank all the members for would like to be added to the retiree email list. Schoder, Robert Nowicke, Devern Rabideaux, Lawrence Narkiewicz, allowing me to serve the union for the last 12 years as B.A. and just CONSTITUTION AND RITUAL: The Constitution and Ritual Joshua Holmes, Christopher Pauwels, David Canady, Melvin Nelson, shy of 37 years as a member, it been a good run, and all the best to of the 2nd SMART General Convention is now available online. Go to Steven Brosch, James Thornton, Joe Tarnacki & Joshua Berger. your futures and to our next agent. Thanks Dave www.sheetmetal292.com, click on the Constitution/Ritual tab located DUES PAYMENTS: YOUR DUES PAYMENTS ARE DUE PRIOR ZONE 3 Info: (Saginaw) Work in Zone 3 is steady, most of the at the top of the home page. The Union Hall will also has hard copies TO THE FIRST OF THE MONTH. The books will close at the end members are working and looks like we will have a lot of school work for members who want one. of the business day on the last day of the month. Payments made on this year. If any members need OSHA 30 or need to get welding certs SAFETY MODS AND DRUG TESTS: To access your MUST the 1st of the month are considered late for that month. There will be contact me and we can make arrangements to get it done. Our elec- account, please go to www.mustonline.org or access it through the no exception, once the books are closed it cannot be undone. Mem- tions are coming up June 18 &19 so get out and vote it’s your right. “links” tab at www.sheetmetal292.com. Members, please note that if bers will receive a text message dues reminder prior to the end of the Everyone have a great summer. Thank you, Wayne Stover you cannot access the MUST site to complete your safety mods you month. If you are not receiving our text messaging please call the ZONE 4 Info: Work in Zone 4 is good we only have a few mem- need to contact Laura or Lee Ann at the Union Hall. hall. REMINDER: We ONLY take Visa, Master Card & Discover and bers available to work, which will change in a few weeks when all the MEMBER ASSISTANCE: Local 292 is now partnering with do not accept American Express. school work cuts loose. If anyone is interested in travel work there is Ulliance, an employee assistance program designed to assist active BENEFICIARY REMINDER: Please remember to designate or plenty of opportunities out there call me if interested. Work safe and members and their eligible family members who may be struggling update your beneficiary choice on all of your Local 80 and interna- enjoy summer. Your Brother, Larry Kinzie with emotional, domestic or substance abuse issues, as well as legal tional benefits. The law requires that in the event of an untimely ZONE 5 Info: Congratulations to Chase Warner, I’m completing and financial referrals. If you and/or a family member feel this may death your benefits go to your spouse first and if there is no spouse his apprenticeship and becoming a journeyman as of June 1, 2021. benefit you, contact Ulliance at 1-800-448-8326 or to your children UNLESS you designate otherwise in writing with Work in the Upper Peninsula: it’s getting very busy for the summer www.LifeAdvisorEAP.com for completely confidential assistance. each specific benefit. Depending on your classification you could and we are looking for some travelers so if you’re interested please Ulliance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are of have benefits due to your heirs from Local 80 pension, insurance, contact your local business agent. Also good luck to all the members no cost to active members and their dependents. annuity and from international and SASMI. Each individual benefit we’re running for elected positions in the upcoming election. Re- SUBSTANTIATION REQUEST: Many members have been re- needs to have a designated beneficiary unless you want it to go to spectfully Greg Faust ceiving Substantiation Request letters from the Local 292 Benefit your spouse or children. As always seek the advice of an attorney. SASMI Information – Zone 3 and 5: Underemployment – Filing Fund office. IRS regulations require that every use of the Benny ADDRESS CHANGES: If you have a new address please make for period 2020-B is from July 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Card be substantiated or validated as an eligible covered expense sure to let the hall know. We will take care of your account with the Eligible members who worked less than 750 hours from July 1, 2020 under the Plan. This validation is required by the IRS, the Fund union hall which includes the Tradesman paper. You will need to call through December 31, 2020 may receive an underemployment ben- cannot make exceptions. It is the member’s responsibility to ensure Benesys at 800-400-7710 and update your address with them as well, efit. Health and welfare benefits paid on your behalf will be deducted all requested documentation be returned to the Fund office in a timely that is not done through the hall. from your benefit. NOTE: Members who received an Emergency manner. By not responding to the Substantiation Request letter, ACCIDENTAL DEATH and DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE Advance Benefit must file for Underemployment to receive the re- your Benny Card may be suspended until all requested documenta- FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Members who mainder of that benefit for the stabilization period. tion has been received. If you have any questions, contact BeneSys have their dues paid in advance (prior to the month of the accident) In addition, you must provide copies of all W-2 forms for the at 248.641.4992 or the Union Hall. are eligible for accidental death and dismemberment benefits up to entire year of 2020. DUES: Membership dues are required to be paid in advance of $7,500.00. This benefit comes as a dues paying member of SMART Dues Department: *Online dues payment is now available* Dues the month for which they are due. The union hall is not open on International. of all members of local unions shall be paid monthly or quarterly, but Saturday or Sunday, therefore, if you pay dues on either of those WEEKEND WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Saturday and Sunday work always in advance. To better serve our membership, we accept Credit days, it will not be processed until Monday. If you are on suspen- assignments. Please remember that when performing work on a Sat- Card Payments in lieu of your monthly dues. If you would like to take sion warning, your dues are 60 days late. To avoid suspension, dues urday or Sunday the steward must report it to the hall, give each advantage of the Credit Card Service, a finance charge will be applied must be paid online or at the union hall by 4:00 p.m. on the last members name and obtain a form for signatures. Each member must – Please call the Lansing office during regular business hours at 517- business day of the month. Payments received after 4:00 p.m. on the sign the form along with the number of hours they worked. The 882-4064 to make your payment. last business day of the month will not be processed and you WILL completed form must be sent back to by hall by the end of the day on Address/Telephone Changes: Article 8, Section 1 of Local 7 go suspended. All members are responsible for making sure any the following Monday. Weekend work assignments must be called Work Rules: Address Changes: All members are required to keep the required fees, i.e. late fees or service fees, are included if paying or emailed into the hall prior to 3:00 pm on Friday. Financial Secretary informed of their correct address. A notice mailed online (sheetmetal292.com). WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Everyone must obtain a work assign- to the last address shall be sufficient and legal. If you have moved or UNION HALL HOURS: Hall office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 ment prior to starting work. If you fail to do so you could be written changed your telephone number, please contact the union hall to p.m. Monday through Friday. up on charges. update your records. OUT OF WORK: If you become laid off, you Must complete an LAYOFFS: All members must report to the Union Hall immedi- BENEFITS: For Benefit questions please contact the area of- Out of Work List Registration /SUB form. SUB forms are available at ately upon lay-off, even if you only work one day. These are the By- fice. Zone 1 – BeneSys 866-822-7037, Zone 2 – TIC 866-887-4338, the Union Hall and also through all shop stewards. This is the only Law rules for the Out-of-Work List. Your name will be removed from Zone 3 – BeneSys 800-451-5733, Zone 4 – BeneSys 800-842-2690 and way your name will be added to the Out of Work List. the list 14 days after receiving an assignment. It is very important to Zone 5 – Wisconsin H & B Fund 800-654-2329. TEXT BLAST NOTIFICATION. We have recently updated the report to the union hall immediately after your layoff. Members get DEATH CERTIFICATES: Please submit to the Union Hall a text blast contact list. All members have been added. If you haven’t confused because the S.U.B. Fund allows you a period of up to copy of a Death Certificate for deceased members. Additional ben- been receiving texts and would like to be added or wish to opt out of seven (7) days to apply for S.U.B. benefits after lay-off. efits from the International may be available. text blast, please contact the Union hall and we will make the change. LAY-OFF SLIPS/TERMINATION NOTICES: Lay off slips must CONTACT US: 4931 Contec Drive, Lansing, MI 48910– 517- FACEBOOK & TWITTER: Be sure to check our website – accompany all applications for sub pay. Without lay off slips you 882-4064 www.sheetmetal292.com; Facebook page - Sheet Metal Workers Lo- cannot collect sub pay. It is the member’s responsibility to make Local 7 Officers: cal 292 and Twitter - @SMW292, for updates and information. sure they get one from the contractor when laid off. Your application Samual Fuller (Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer) NOTARY PUBLIC. For your convenience, we now have a No- cannot be submitted without one. It is the contractor’s responsibil- 517-882-4064 tary Public on site at the union hall. Notary services are free of ity to issue one in accordance with our contract. Eric Farrington (Agent-Lansing/Jackson) 517-242-3223 charge to our members. S.U.B. BENEFITS: Report to the hall promptly upon layoff. You James Callahan (Agent-Battle Creek/Kalamazoo) 269-342-8842 THE 4 PLUS MEMBER PROGRAM: The “4-plus” member pro- must complete a S.U.B. Application within seven days from your David Rutz (Agent-Grand Rapids/Muskegon) 616-458-2313 gram is for any Local 292 member who has achieved four (or more) layoff date or you will forfeit S.U.B. benefits. Lay-off slips must Wayne Stover (Saginaw) 989-692-0002 welding certifications. These certifications can be in any welding accompany the application to be eligible. Proof of UIA benefit pay- Travis Eastman (Traverse City) 231-943-5150 process. Members who qualify will receive a shirt (one shirt for every ments must be submitted within 21 days of when you were paid in Larry Kinzie (Agent-Flint) 810-785-6831 four certs) with the 4 Plus logo, along with hard hat stickers and order to receive SUB benefits. Do not submit your sub applications Greg Faust (Agent-Upper Peninsula): 906-372-9288. bragging rights. If you would like to be a “4-plus” member contact directly to the fund office. Your application must be signed by the your Local 292 Training Center at: 313-623-9390 (Dave) or Quintin hall or you will not collect benefits. 248.495.6764. OUT-OF-WORK LIST: You must be on the out-of-work list to Local 80 continued Attention all Welders! We are looking for any member inter- collect S.U.B. benefits or SASMI. Members must re-register bi-an- the contractor you are working for. ested in a Saturday welding classes June 19, 26, July 10, 24, 31 and nually: March 1 through March 20 and September 1 through Septem- NOTARY: We have a notary public available at the hall at no August 14, 21 and 28. ber 20. If you fail to re-register you will be removed from the list. charge. Please call to confirm availability. These classes would be for members that are ready to try and SHORT WORK WEEK SUB PAY: If you work 16 hours or less SAVE THE DATE: obtain an AWS welding certification, learn how to weld, or just need in a week or have a short work week due to weather you may collect Local 80 Golf Outing: July 17, 2021 to practice welding. sub for that week but only if it is at the beginning or the end of a Local 80 Picnic: August 7, 2021 *Cancelled* Note: Anyone that signs up for a class, must pay a $40.00 regis- layoff. You may NOT collect if you are not laid off. You must com- TRAINING CENTER NEWS. The next Sheet Metal Workers’ tration fee that will be refunded on the completion of the class. These plete a sub application at the hall, provide a pay stub for that week Local 80 Apprenticeship Entrance Exam is scheduled for the fourth deposits are NON-Refundable if you do not show up for the classes. and the hall will submit it to the fund office. If you are not laid off and week of July, 2021. The deadline to apply is July 23. Requirements You can drop off the deposit between the hours of 7:00 and 3:00 at it is due to weather the company MUST provide written documenta- include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license and the Apprentice school. tion that it was weather related. applicants must be 18 years old by October1, 2021. Applications Call the Apprentice School at 248-589-3237, Dave’s cell 313-623- MEMBERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: If you are experiencing must be submitted in person and are accepted by appointment only. 9390 or Quintin’s cell 248-495-6764 to reserve a spot. Remember we problems in your family, marriage or relationships, stress or emo- Appointments to apply can be scheduled by calling the Local 80 must have the deposit before you will be scheduled in the class. tional difficulties, grief or loss issues or problems with alcohol and Training Center @ (586) 979-5190. drug use please contact our assistance program. Ulliance is there to “I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying.” help you with your needs. They can also help you with legal issues, “Generosity is giving more “An object in possession sel- –Michael Jordan (1963 - ) financial concerns, elder care referrals and child care resources. Con- than you can, and pride is tak- dom retains the same charm that “I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries tact them at 1-800-448-8326 or www.LifeAdvisor EAP.com. Make sure ing less than you need.” it had in pursuit.” with a lot of pleasure.” you mention Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 when calling and not – Kahlil Gibran (1883 - 1931) – Pliny the Younger (62 AD - –Clarence Darrow (1857 - 1938) (Continued next column) 114 AD) 14 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021

Laborers 1191 bsafe.com to see how many mod- ister every quarter within the DETROIT – UNION HALL ules you have. first five days of the following OPERATIONS. Laborers’ Local Drug Test Renewal: Mem- months March, June, September 1191 has remained open during bers are reminded to keep your and December. Your failure to do the COVID-19 pandemic. How- Yearly Drug Test current and so will result in your name be- ever, Local 1191 is making every also your 18 safety modules. You ing removed from the referral effort to keep our members and can schedule an appointment to list. *Example: If your name is staff safe during this time by lim- take your modules at our training on the list in April and or May iting person-to-person contact at schools located in Perry, Wayne, and you don’t re-register by June the Local Union Hall. Thanking St. Joseph, or Iron Mountain by 5th your name will be removed you in advance and please fol- calling (517) 625-4919 or visit from the list. low the COVID-19 recommenda- the training school website Members are urged to report tions to stay safe and healthy. www.mltai.org to schedule ap- new project starts to the Local Monthly Membership Meet- pointments for modules. You can Union. Members working for a ings: We continue to monitor also contact the Local Union of- contractor who may be looking new orders and directives per- fice at (313) 894-2241 to use a to hire additional laborers are taining to COVID-19. Decisions Local Union computer to com- urged to call the Union Hall and about membership meetings will plete required modules. help a brother or sister get referred be determined and relayed to you Training: Check out the out to work. The next time, it may TAKING THE FORMS off of a platform at the Graphics Packaging coated recycled board paper as they approach. Union meet- training classes available to you be your name on the list when mill project in Kalamazoo is Juan Jiminez of Carpenters Local 525. He’s employed by Fessler ings are held on the first Friday at no cost. Journeymen and ap- that call comes in for work. Bowman. Completion of the Coated Recycled Board machine at the plant will create an opportunity of every month at 7:00 pm at the prentices may still obtain train- CONTACT NUMBERS for the mill to provide 44 percent of CRB in the North American market. Union hall (except for holidays), ing through MLTAI’s online Michigan Laborers’ Fringe Ben- next membership meeting will on training at https://lms.mltai.org. efits Funds (Annuity, Insurance, the July, 2th 2021. Types of training you can take Pension & Vacation) Retirees: Retiree Council’s include: Asbestos Awareness- Telephone: (877) 645-2267 Local 149 meetings are the last Friday of the Silica Awareness-Infectious Dis- Fax: (517) 321-7508 month. The meetings are held ease Awareness-Respirator Website: www.michigan Roofers & 11:00 a.m. at the Local Union Hall, Awareness-Hazard Communica- laborers.org located at 2161 West Grand Bou- tion-Blood borne Pathogens Delta Dental: (800) 524-0149 Waterproofers levard in Detroit. Awareness-Covid-19 Awareness- Metropolitan Detroit Labor- Local 169 Union Dues For 2021: Ef- Lead Awareness. ers’ (Pension) Roofers 149 fective January 1, 2021 regular NOTE: Classes & Certifi- Telephone: (248) 641-4942 DETROIT – Main Office – Southeastern Lower Michigan – Boilermakers monthly dues are $35.00 for ac- cations contractors have been Fax: (248) 813-9898 Regular Membership Meeting. The regular membership meeting is tive members. Retiree monthly asking for are: OSHA 30, Asbes- Metropolitan Detroit Labor- scheduled for Tues, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. dues will remain the same $8.00. tos & Lead Awareness, Hoisting ers’ (Healthcare) Executive Board meeting. The next Executive Board meeting is Boilermakers Local 169 Reminder: Be sure to keep & Rigging, Pipeline Safety, Class Telephone: (800) 228 0048 scheduled for Tues., June 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ALLEN PARK – The next Union the Local Union updated with A Cdl License, Asbestos Removal Metropolitan Detroit Labor- WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER FREE CORONAVIRUS ANTI- meeting will be on Friday, July 9, any changes to your phone num- Supervisors Licence, Confined ers’ (Vacation) BODY TESTING. Free of charge, the Fund is providing coronavirus 2021, at 8pm in Area Two – IBEW ber, address, and/or email. Space Permit Required, Grade Telephone: (877) 645-2267 antibody testing for you and your eligible dependents age 5 or older, 275, 140 64th Ave N. Coopersville, Members can now Pay Dues Checking Blueprint Reading & *Web Site: www.metrodetroit as part of the Building Trades Welfare Foundation-Mayo Clinic Labo- Mi 49404. online 24/7 on our website at Measuring Tools, Gps Location. laborers.org ratories COVID-19 Resilience Project (Resilience Project). Testing is The Area www.laborerslocal1191.org!!! The above training and certifica- BENEFICIARY RE- for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. One Picnic Upper right-hand corner Pay tions are all available at the train- MINDER: Please remember to TYPES OF ANTIBODY TESTS OFFERED has been Dues tab, and follow the ing center. It could mean the dif- designate or update your benefi- • Finger Prick Test (Blood Spot Card): This will determine if you scheduled for instructions…Please also check ference of being sent to work or ciary choice especially after a di- have antibodies due to a natural exposure to the virus. This will NOT Saturday, out our website and “Laborers’ not! vorce on all of your LIUNA Local test for antibodies in response to a vaccine. Aug. 14, 2021, Local 1191” Facebook page for FYI: By taking the OSHA 30 1191, American Income Life Ac- • Blood Draw (Venipuncture): This will determine if you have at 12pm at important information about your your 18 MUST Safety modules cidental Benefit, Pension and antibodies due to a natural exposure to the virus OR to the vaccine. If Camp Dear- Local Union. are updated as well. If you are not Healthcare funds. The law re- you are only interested in whether you have positive antibodies in born. We are NOTICE: The Uniform Lo- able to go to the Training Center quires that in the event of an un- response to the vaccine, select the Blood Draw. currently look- cal Union Constitution Article for MUST Safety Modules con- timely death your benefits go to DATES AND LOCATION. Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 1:00pm thru ing for volun- VIII sec. 4. The monthly dues are tact the Local Union to assist you your estate and may be taxable. 6:30pm, at the Roofers & Waterproofers Local No. 149 Union Hall, BOB teers for the due on the first day of the month with making arrangements to Each individual benefit needs to 1640 Porter Street, Detroit – Finger Prick Test or Blood Draw. HUTSELL Entertainment and unless paid on or before the complete them. have a designated beneficiary. TO REGISTER: Go to www.roofers149fringe.org. You must reg- Committee in last day of the following month, Referral List: Every mem- Death Certificates: Please al- ister at least two days before your preferred testing date. Due to the Area One to help with the picnic. the member shall be deemed sus- ber who is looking for work must ways notify the Union Hall with a coordination of this Project with the Mayo Clinic, NO WALK-INS In order for a safe and pended by the International call, or come to the Local Union phone call when a member of the WILL BE ALLOWED. You must register. Additional Project informa- healthy event, more volunteers Union without notice. Office on Mondays between 1:00 Local has passed away and submit a tion is on the registration site. will be needed than previous pic- Save Time & Money: We pm and 4:00 pm and put their copy of a Death Certificate for de- Please do not come to a testing event if you are sick, displaying nics. Please call Jamie at the union urge members to make their pay- name on the out-of-work list. You ceased active or retired member. symptoms of COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone hall if you are interested. We will ments timely to avoid additional must have an out-of-work skills Scholarships. LIUNA mem- with COVID-19 in the prior 14 days. update the website and Facebook costs! Monthly dues can be de- sheet filled out and on file in order bers can apply for scholarships Vacation Checks. The Detroit Union Hall will open at 5:00am, group as we get more information ducted from your vacation check to be referred out for work by the for university, college, trade school Friday, July 9, 2021 to distribute vacation checks. The Hall will also in for other area picnics. and sent directly to the Local Local Union. Also be sure to Check and technical trainings through be open from 8:00 until Noon, Saturday, July 11, 2020 for anyone that Union dues for 2021 are Union. Please stop by the Local & Update your Skills regularly. Union Plus. Learn more at cannot make it down Friday. Detroit Members will need to contact the $49.85 per month. The union hall Union office to get one of the Roll Call: All members on www.unionplus.org/benefits/edu- Union Hall if you what the check mailed. accepts Visa, MasterCard, and “Vacation Monthly Dues Deduc- the out-of-work list must re-reg- cation/union-plus-scholarships Mid-Michigan vacation checks will be mailed July 7, 2021 Discover. Payments can be made tion” forms or you may call the Website for announcements, news, and updates. both at the hall and over the Local Union office at (313)-894- www.rooferslocal149.com phone. 2241 to have one mailed to you. Detroit Raise Notice. June 1, 2021, $0.67 on the check, $0.23 to OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Members who sign up for the Pension, and $1.00 to an Annuity/Defined-Contribution Plan. safety training can now be taken Vacation monthly dues deduction Initiation Fees. Once a Metro Detroit Members Union Card is online. Please visit our website – and pay (6) months at a time will paid in full, he/she is entitled to $4.45/hr Vacation/Holiday Pay. In the www.boilermakerslocal169.com - receive a 1-month rebate!!! To past, a new member would need to complete four Apprentice 1 classes for more information. better serve our membership, we to receive the Vacation/Holiday pay. Training Center: Journey- are accepting Credit & Debit Moving? If you have a new address please make sure to let the men wanting to obtain welding payments. Union Hall know. We will take care of your account with the Union certifications are encouraged to Vacation Monthly Dues De- Hall that includes the Building Tradesman Paper, International Union, attend training in Allen Park, in duction Authorization: Mem- and Trust Fund. preparation for the Commonarc bers may revoke vacation Reminder. Members please call the Hall when you see a roofing test currently scheduled for this monthly dues authorization at project whether it is one of our signatory companies or not. The Hall August. any time by signing a vacation needs this information for recruitment purposes, and hopefully to get Apprentices: Mandatory deduction cancellation form. This a picture of our members for Facebook. summer training has been sched- cancellation form must be sent to AIELLO LAW GROUP PLLC DAD’s Day. It is with great sadness that we inform you that the uled for August. Please watch for the Local Union 1191 office, how- June DAD’s Day canister drive is canceled. This was an extremely a letter with your summer train- ever understand that Local 1191 Construction Injury difficult decision to make. Our union will try to have an event later in ing dates and hotel information needs to have this form on file at the year. (if applicable). least 60 days before the next va- Specialists CLEARANCE CARDS. Are you scheduled to go out of town for Sweatshirts are available for cation checks are distributed for Representing Trades Workers work in another Local’s territory? Clearance cards are needed when purchase for $40.00. Payments the months of May or November. you are sent out of town to work. Get a clearance card from the Hall can be made with cash, check, or Vacation Check Direct De- and their families over 25 years and call the Local in that area to avoid fines against you. credit. If you live out of the area posit: If your mail delivery is slow Detroit Training Center Information. Journeyworkers upgrade and would like to order one, or your mail is getting lost, then WORKERS’ COMP classes to improve your skills, your worth, and our Brotherhood/ please call the hall. Additional it is highly recommended to get SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Sisterhood is available at no cost to all Detroit LU 149 members. shipping charges will be added. your vacation check direct depos- CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT LITIGATION Dues must be current in order to enter the Training Center. Baseball caps are also available. ited into your bank checkings or Mark Aiello If you are interested in any of these classes, contact Thomas Varsity jackets are available by savings account. A Payee De- ESTATE PLANNING - ELDER LAW Jaranowski at the Training Center, 248-543-3847, or special order. Please contact the posit Agreement must be com- [email protected] to make arrangements union hall for details. pleted and signed, and the mem- Our associates also handle: Union Dues. Make sure you pay your monthly dues before the Tony Marquette would like ber must return the payee deposit UNEMPLOYMENT • ANY INJURY CASE end of every month to stay in good standings. You can pay dues to thank the members for all their agreement at least sixty (60) days over the phone with a credit or debit card. Monthly dues can be taken support after his wife’s passing. before the following vacation dis- ASBESTOS/TOXIC EXPOSURES out of your vacation check by filling out a form at the Hall (active We continue to hold him and his tribution for the month of May, 3031 W. Grand Blvd, Suite 440, Detroit 48202 Members only). If you have to come in to our office to pay, please family in our thoughts and or November to Michigan Labor- understand that we are adhering to Michigan COVID 19 guidelines; prayers. ers Vacation Fund, 6525 Centu- (313) 964-4900 - (800) 881-8896 masks and social distancing are being enforced to protect our staff rion Dr. Lansing Michigan 48917. www.aiellolawgroup.com email: [email protected] and our tenants. The mailbox is only to be used for checks and money “The future is something MUST Safety Awareness orders do not put cash in the mailbox. To be eligible for the Interna- which everyone reaches at the Training: Please check the FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION • VALIDATED PARKING tional Union Burial Benefit, a member must be in continuous good rate of sixty minutes an hour, MUST website at www.must standing. whatever he does, whoever he If you have any questions please feel free to call the Hall at 313- is.” 961-6093 – C. S. Lewis (1898 - 1963) MID-MICHIGAN AREA – Clio Office. The next Mid-Michigan regular membership meeting scheduled for Tue., July 13, 2021 at 6 “Do good and don't worry p.m. at 810 Tacoma Ct. Clio MI, 48420. to whom.” Mid-Michigan Raise Notice. June 1, 2021, $0.80 on the check, –Mexican Proverb $0.78 to the Pension, $0.22 to the H&W and $0.05 to Check-Off Dues “Teachers open the door. #1 Michigan Electrical Maintenance Firm Mid-Michigan Training Center Information. Journeyworkers You enter by yourself.” upgrade classes to improve your skills, your worth, and our Brother- –Chinese Proverb hood/Sisterhood is available at no cost to all Mid-Michigan LU 149 members. “In the truest sense, freedom Dues must be current in order to enter the Training Center. cannot be bestowed; it must be If you are interested in any of these classes, contact Rick Baird achieved.” at the Union Hall/Training Center, 810-687-1368, or – Franklin D. Roosevelt [email protected] to make arrangements. (1882 - 1945) Notice. When contractors call the Union Hall for help, we need to know who is available, and have an up to date phone number. All “If you are too fortunate, Mid-Michigan Area members who are out of work need to call the you will not know yourself. If you Hall at (810) 687-1368 to be put on the out of work list. are too unfortunate, nobody will The publication above is accurate as 6/14/2021, 10:00a.m. know you.” In Solidarity, Brian Gregg Business Manager, Roofers & –Thomas Fuller (1608 - 1661) Waterproofers Local 149 www.uispowerservices.com June 18, 2021 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN 15 Elevator Constructors Local 36

Elevator Constructors 36 interested in Reviewing and Con- All Members, Local 36, Lo- DETROIT – ALL MEM- tinuing Education. cal 85 and the EIWPF are holding BERS ARE INFORMED that our We have been informed by outreach sessions on Monday next regular Membership Meet- NEIEP that school will be in-per- nights, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Reviewing ing is planned for Monday, June son for the next semester start- and answering any questions 28, 2021, at 5:30 pm. As of this ing in August. Go to the NEIEP pertaining to Michigan and De- printing we are having an in-per- website for the status of your ap- troit Elevator Codes. Contact the son meeting, also we will have the prenticeship, also watch your Hall if you are interested. The link radio station going for any health NEIEP and personal emails for will be sent to you for either online and space concerns. Keep watch- further information. All future ob- or phone participation. We are ing your email for possible ligations are generated by NEIEP, trying to compile a list of mem- changes! this is a responsibility of your bers to have a code book layout Attention all Apprentices, apprenticeship. session, call the hall if interested. monthly OJT forms are now Attention all Members Re- Maintenance Control Programs online at NEIEP which must be th fund Checks have been mailed (MCP) reference the Codes, are completed before the 9 day of out. you being Code compliant? the next month. If you are work- Attention all Members Know what the MCP is ref- ing out of our jurisdiction, laid Check your pay stubs regularly, erencing for you the Licensed off or a probationary, OJT forms there have been multiple issues Journeyperson. If anyone is in- must be filled out and turned into with several Companies with Pay terested in a class for QEI train- the Hall. This is a requirement and Rates due. The hours you are ing, please call the Hall so we can Going up in Kalamazoo of the Department of Labor. Do paid should match hours toward build a potential class list. A LOCAL 324 OPERATING ENGINEERS member does some heavy lifting for the other trades not put your apprenticeship in vacation, benefits and expenses Reminder, keep your State while working at the Graphics Packaging plant in Kalamazoo. The trades are constructing a $600 jeopardy by failing to fulfill your submitted. All may request a copy of Michigan and City of Detroit million coated recycled board line at the plant that will make their Kalamazoo plant the largest responsibility. of the time you submit, accord- licenses current. Sign up to re- manufacturer of CRB in the nation. Reminder to All that the ing to the NEBA Agreement, Ar- ceive Safety Alerts at IUEC.org NEIEP website is available to All ticle XI, Par 2. Any changes made for safety and product alerts to to your time are to be docu- your phone. All Construction and Elevator Constructors Local 36 mourns Ralph Kuras “You only have power over mented and given to you, NEBA Modernization work is Team- Our condolences go out to Among those surviving “He was a staunch union people so long as you don't take Agreement, Article XI, Par.1. work. Keep the hall informed of the family and friends of Ralph Ralph are his four sons, all retired man and proud to be a member of everything away from them. But All Testing must be done starting all jobs. Remember to al- W. Kuras, 91, of Cheboygan, who Local 36 mechanics: Jerry Local 36,” Shorty Kuras said. when you've robbed a man of ev- according to Code and your Com- ways follow COVID-19 guidelines died at home on (Lenore) of Minden City, Dan “And the union took good care erything, he's no longer in your panies Maintenance Control Pro- for your safety and those around Monday, June 7, (Maryanne) of Chesterfield, Chris of him over the years, with health power – he's free again.” gram. Document all tests that are you. 2021. Mr. Kuras (Dino) of Sterling Heights, and care and retirement benefits. In –Alexander Solzhenitsyn due and only tasks you have The Hall would like to pass made a career as David (Janine) of Cheboygan; as his retirement he loved seeing (1918 - 2008) completed. Keep all job logs cur- on its condolences to the Kuras an elevator con- well as seven grandchildren; people he knew at the union pic- family with the passing of honor- “First learn the meaning of rent with this information. When structor and was three great grandchildren; and his nics; he made a lot of friends over what you say, and then speak.” you need assistance, technical or ary retired brother Ralph Kuras. business man- sister, Toni Ratobylski of Clinton the years. At his age, a lot of his We also lost IUEC brother Servero –Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD) for safety, request, receive and Ralph Kuras ager of Detroit El- Township. Ralph was preceded friends had passed, but at one document. Hernandez from Local 31, this evator Construc- in death by his wife, Delphine and time he knew everybody in the “Have the courage to be ig- Reminder, the new quarter death assessment will be added as tors Local 36 for 13 years before his brother, Jerry. elevator industry, and knew ev- norant of a great number of starts July 1. You are required to part of the 3rd quarter dues. retiring in 1989. Ralph’s son Dave (Shorty) erybody among all the trades.” things, in order to avoid the ca- have a new card in your posses- Get-well wishes are extended A proud veteran of the Army, is also a retired business manager A graveside service and mili- lamity of being ignorant of ev- sion and remember to include to all our Brothers and Sisters Ralph served during the Korean of Local 36. He said his dad tary honors will be held at Great erything.” $10.00 for two Brothers lost from who are on our sick list. Be Safe War and was a member of the worked “everywhere” among the Lakes National Cemetery in Holly – Sydney Smith (1771 - 1845) the International. and Be Healthy! American Legion. union elevator shops. at a later date. OSHA eyes budget hike; resumes ‘naming and shaming’ (Continued from Page 1) ing is in addition to other federal said U.S. Secretary of Labor tic was often referred to as “nam- OSHA inspections. In the past, we’ve covered flows to states. The inadequacies programs to re-skill workers and trans- Marty Walsh. ing and shaming.” Under the Trump administra- how the size of OSHA fines are of the current unemployment in- form the communities they live in. OSHA is back in the busi- At the time, OSHA acknowl- tion, OSHA almost completely generally not much of a deterrent surance system became a particu- “This funding proposal is as ness of highlighting bad actors. edged that the tactic led to in- stopped this tactic. Now, with to large employers, especially lar area of focus during the pan- bold as it is necessary in its scope With fewer inspectors than the creased news coverage for the new leadership at the Department when the fines are often later re- demic. The aim of the new sys- and economic impact as we seek agency needs, it appears OSHA agency and for the employers that of Labor, the agency has brought duced on appeal. But negative tem is to help states serve claim- to boost workers and families out may be returning to an old strat- were cited. Several studies it back. Checking OSHA’s press PR can have a serious impact on ants much more quickly. of the most challenging economic egy (and one that happens to be showed the practice led to re- releases page shows a weekly list- an employer’s bottom line and Training workers for ca- situation in generations. The pro- very cost-effective). Under the duced violations among employ- ing of violations handed out by reputation, especially when new reers in clean energy. The pro- posal acknowledges and ad- Obama administration, OSHA ers in the same industry and in each OSHA region, including the projects are on the line. This news posal also includes $100 million to dresses the burden that commu- regularly used press releases to the surrounding area of the busi- company’s name, the safety and should give employers one more train workers in Appalachian com- nities of color and other tradition- announce large fines against ness that was cited. One study health hazards they exposed em- reason to follow OSHA stan- munities transitioning away from ally under-served groups have companies found to be violating estimated that a single press re- ployees to and the total amount dards and protect the safety and fossil fuel production. This fund- borne throughout the pandemic,” workplace safety rules. This tac- lease had the same effect as 210 of the citations issued. health of their workforce. 16 THE BUILDING TRADESMAN June 18, 2021 One key piece of information ducted from the S/V Steelhead collected during this survey is the target other important Lake presence of fin clips or tags on Michigan fish species, such as Outdoors the lake trout sampled. These yellow perch, lake whitefish, Chi- marks help identify fish that came nook and coho salmon, steelhead from a hatchery. Pairing this in- and cisco. All these surveys are The survey vessel Steelhead formation with data from stock- coordinated with managers in ing events, including location and Michigan and other Lake Michi- By David Clapp stocking method, managers can gan states, to ensure the maxi- Michigan Department of THE MICHIGAN DNR’S Survey identify actions that have the mum amount of information is Natural Resources Vessel Steelhead is shown head- most impact on restoring wild- available on which to base fish- The year 1968 is often de- ing offshore. The Steelhead is spawning fish. eries management decisions. scribed as one of the most tumul- hard at work on the waters of For example, if lake trout from The majority of funding for tuous and momentous in Ameri- Lake Michigan for more than 100 a specific strain (parent stock) are this work comes from Michigan can history. days each year, with its crew per- surviving better to reproduce, fishing license revenue and pro- Among the year’s many forming fish surveys and other managers can shift hatchery and ceeds from Federal Aid in events, there was an Apollo moon tasks stocking efforts to include more Sportfish Restoration, a federal orbit, landmark civil rights legis- MDNR photo of that strain of fish. To date, program that distributes revenue lation passed and the assassina- about 30 percent of lake trout in collected on the sale of fishing tions of Martin Luther King Jr. Lake Michigan are wild fish, but equipment and small engine/boat and Robert F. Kennedy. that percentage is increasing ev- motor fuel back to the states to That same year, an event on ery year. Lake Superior’s lake finance fisheries research, man- Lake Michigan marked a turning trout population is self-sustain- agement, and fish production ac- point for natural resource man- ing, with supplemental stocking tivities. agement and conservation on the from hatcheries ending in 2006. Like any of us who’ve Great Lakes. The Survey Vessel Forage fish. The multi- passed our 50th year, the S/V Steelhead set forth from agency forage fish survey is criti- Steelhead has occasional aches Charlevoix for its first year of fish- cal to the DNR’s ability to under- and pains. The boat will soon re- eries surveys on the lakes. stand predator-prey dynamics in quire some significant upgrades Construction of the S/V Lake Michigan, and to success- to continue successful opera- Steelhead, built in Escanaba by fully manage salmon stocking and tions. Repowering with efficient the T.D. Vinette Co., was com- lake trout restoration. modern engines, hull mainte- pleted in April 1968. Soon after, To maintain healthy popula- nance and replacement of out- the S/V Steelhead set out for its among DNR vessels in that crew sons and weather conditions, ample, muscle or fin tissue tions of salmon and trout fish dated deck equipment, including first fisheries assessment opera- can live aboard. This allows the with two chest freezers and an ice samples are collected that allow anglers usually target, the lake trawl drums, winches and cranes, tions – investigating the distribu- boat to work for extended peri- machine in the vessel hold to en- fisheries researchers to chemi- must contain sufficient numbers are all “must do” items for the S/ tion, abundance, growth and diet ods far from its home port and sure all samples come back to cally measure the diet of fish over of forage fish salmon and trout V Steelhead in the coming years. of major fish stocks on lakes facilitate surveys at remote loca- Charlevoix in good condition. long periods of time. eat, like alewife, rainbow smelt However, this vessel launched Michigan and Huron. These first tions, such as around islands and Since that initial cruise de- Information collected by the and bloater chubs. Each year the with such foresight in 1968 is still assessments are documented in reefs in the middle of the lake or scribed in William Palmer’s book, S/V Steelhead crew is then com- S/V Steelhead crew teams up with paying huge dividends for the an amazing book titled The those that require extending be- the S/V Steelhead has been in- bined across the lake with similar vessels from other Great Lakes people of Michigan and the fish Salmon Hunters, written and il- yond a traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. volved in numerous surveys and information collected by other fisheries agencies to measure the of Lake Michigan. lustrated by the first captain of shift. research studies that have di- Great Lakes agencies to determine abundance of forage fish in the More broadly, as a result of the S/V Steelhead, William J. The original design of the rectly benefitted Michigan’s fish- the abundance and health of Lake entire lake. the great dedication and vision Palmer. vessel was intended to allow for eries. Two examples serve to il- Michigan lake trout populations The DNR crew samples mul- of the early staff of its Charlevoix, Since construction of the week-long, offshore sampling lustrate this point: annual Lake and to direct management efforts tiple transects along Michigan’s Alpena, Marquette and Lake St. survey boat, the Michigan De- cruises with a crew of five. This Michigan lake trout surveys, and to improve these populations. shoreline, out to the middle of the Clair DNR research stations, the partment of Natural Resources foresight has reaped benefits the annual multi-agency forage For example, if sea lamprey lake. On each transect, hydro- DNR now has a standardized has gone on to commission ves- throughout the history of the fish survey. wounds are causing excessive acoustic data are collected, elec- Great Lakes fisheries program sels at each of its Great Lakes re- Lake Michigan fisheries program, Lake trout. Lake trout were mortality of lake trout in certain tronically recording the number that rivals any freshwater assess- search stations. with collection of unique and one of the target species on that areas of the lake, those areas can and distribution of forage fish in ment program in North America. The Research Vessel Chan- valuable information that would first cruise in 1968 and continue be targeted for further sea lam- the water column. The vessel crews are well- nel Cat (at the DNR’s Lake St. Clair have been impossible from small to be one of the primary targets prey control efforts. These hydro-acoustic data trained, highly skilled and hard- Fisheries Research Station) was boats limited to near-shore sam- for current survey efforts. Begin- Currently, most lake trout are combined with fish catches working. DNR biologists are also launched in 1968. At the pling. ning in early April and extending caught by anglers in Lake Michi- from trawls (lake bottom nets), to widely recognized for their scien- Marquette Fisheries Research The accommodations into June, the S/V Steelhead crew gan are fish produced in a hatch- verify the size and species com- tific knowledge, their collaborative Station, the R/V Lake Char re- aboard the vessel are pretty deploys gill nets to sample Lake ery. A significant management position of the forage fish com- abilities and their strong awareness placed the R/V Judy in 2007, and spartan, with bunks for four crew Michigan lake trout populations goal for Lake Michigan is to re- munity. Data from Michigan wa- of the importance of these amazing the newest vessel, the R/V Tan- members below deck and hous- at ports from St. Joseph to store self-sustaining (wild spawn- ters are combined with informa- fisheries to the public. ner, went into service in 2017, re- ing for the vessel captain in the Petoskey. ing) lake trout populations. To tion collected in other jurisdic- The DNR’s Great Lakes fish- placing the R/V Chinook at the pilot house. The galley is fur- For every fish that’s brought help address this goal, the S/V tions to give managers a lakewide eries stations – and especially its Alpena Fisheries Research Sta- nished with a refrigerator, stove, aboard, length and weight are Steelhead crew conducts fall gill estimate of forage abundance. research vessels – are truly the tion. The R/V Tanner was named microwave and coffee maker – measured, aging structures are net surveys of lake trout on im- This estimate is used to help fine- foundation of Great Lakes fisher- for Dr. Howard Tanner, a former important for keeping the crew extracted, stomach samples are portant spawning reefs. tune stocking numbers and fish- ies management, and the depart- DNR director who is widely rec- alert during early-morning and collected, health indices are re- These surveys are aimed at ing regulations – management ment is looking forward with an- ognized as the father of the Great late-night surveys. corded and wounds from sea lam- measuring adult spawner abun- “levers” that help the DNR main- ticipation to what the next 50 years Lakes salmon fishery. On the deck above the crew prey are tabulated. In some cases, dance and indexing the contribu- tain a balance between predatory will bring on the S/V Steelhead. While these vessels have quarters, an enclosed, heated additional samples are collected tion of wild and hatchery-pro- salmon and trout and the food Learn more about the DNR’s similar missions on each of the laboratory allows for sample for special studies or at the re- duced fish to the adult lake trout they need to survive. fisheries research at Michigan. lakes, the S/V Steelhead is unique workup and archiving in all sea- quest of collaborators. For ex- spawning population. Additional surveys con- gov/FishResearch.