The Electrical Worker March 2010

FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1893
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS Vol. 4 | No. 3 | March 2010
IN THIS ISSUE FIGHTING THE RECESSION

2| Interstate group seeks jobs in Ohio, Pa.
The IBEW Pushes for Job
3|
4|
A new use for LEDs
Diversity trainings target IBEW leaders

Opportunities Amid Downturn
6| North of 49° Two stories, one goal: job growth in an
economic downturn. Whether it is using
7| Circuits new technology or old-fashioned market-
ing with a twist, the following articles are
8| Local Lines examples of small steps taking us in the
right direction. While comprehensive job
16 | In Memoriam creation must be part of a broad-based
economic recovery, our members can’t
wait. Here are examples of the things that
17 | Federal sector employee notice
the IBEW and employers are doing to
save, and create, jobs in tough times.
18 | Editorials
19 | Letters to the Editor Sunny Skies and Green

Horizons: Clean-Energy
Who We Are
Laws Create IBEW Jobs
20 | PBF annual report he San Diego area has not been exempt
T from the effects of the great recession of

2009, with work on many big construc-
tion projects slowing down or, in some cases,
coming to a complete halt as financing dried up.
IBEW members across the country are participating in new partnerships with industry leaders
Go “Green!” But despite a sluggish construction mar-
ket, the alternative energy sector—particularly
and policy makers to create good jobs in the electrical industry.
with our e-Edition solar photovoltaics—continues to be a vibrant More than 10 percent of the 2,200-mem- tions don’t have the same kind of anti-union
Get your Electrical Worker delivered each and growing part of California’s economy and ber local are busy installing and maintaining attitude that we sometimes encounter with
month via e-mail. It’s convenient & helps it is keeping members of Local 569 busy. solar panels on commercial projects. Solar other nonunion contractors,” Shur said.
cut down on paper waste. “Without all the solar work, our unem- power has even allowed the local to crack the He credits the local’s success in attract-
Go to www.ibew.org and sign up today! ployment rate would be twice as a high,” says traditionally nonunion residential market. ing new contractors to their green training pro-
Local 569 Business Manager Allen Shur. “One of our contractors did more than 800 gram, which has been in operation for more
homes alone,” Shur said. than a year. “We bring the owner to look at our
The growth of solar training facilities to see what our members are
power has also translated learning. That’s a big ice-breaker right there.”
into increased opportuni- Bass Electric, a Bay Area-based signatory
ties for top-down organiz- contractor with contracts with San Francisco
ing, as new PV startups Local 6 and San Mateo Local 617, also reports
seek out sources of that it is keeping busy with solar work. Owner
skilled electricians. Jeff Yee said between 30 and 40 percent of their
“A lot of the owners
of these new solar opera- JOB OPPORTUNITIES continued on page 2
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The IBEW Seeks Job Opportunities

work is solar-related. Yee is now get- of things,” John Bryson, former chair- And in 2006, the state’s public There is great demand for com- zations that represent potential cus-
ting ready for his biggest PV project man of Southern California Edison, utilities commission approved the panies that can perform energy tomers—from business journalists to
yet—a 5 megawatt solar array for the told Atlantic magazine’s Ronald California Solar Initiative, which audits and help clients develop plans school superintendents—to hold their
city of San Francisco that is expected Brownstein. “But on this set of authorized the state to invest $3.2 to save on their electric bills using meetings at the 144,000-square-foot
to require more than 20,000 hours of issues—the clean-energy issues, the billion in solar power. technologies like motion detectors Electrical Training Institute in Los
electrical work. kind of things that need to be done in and advanced lighting controls. Angeles—Local 11 and NECA’s state-
While not uniform across terms of the risk of climate change— “Our relationship The IBEW has been training its of-the-art training facility.
California, many locals are finding I think California is getting it right.” members in these technologies for “My goal was to rebrand the
that renewable energy projects have California got an early start in
with the IBEW and more than a year and the awarding union and NECA,” said Thomas
kept their members working, even renewable energy legislation. As far NECA has been of a $5 million Labor Department Martinez of the Los Angeles LMCC.
with the state’s unemployment rate back as the 1970s, state leaders critical to opening up grant to the state LMCC in January “When I first started four years ago,
topping 12 percent. aggressively promoted energy effi- will mean thousands more members people would wonder why a union
ciency, setting some of the highest
new opportunities will receive training in the field. was showing up at professional
standards in the country, while for us in this area.” “Our relationship with the IBEW trade shows talking about alterna-
The California Difference pushing utilities to invest in energy- and NECA has been critical to opening tive energy. Now they know.”
– Shelley Keltner, chief executive of
Despite fiscal emergencies, drastic saving devices and programs. Pacific Data Electric up new opportunities for us in this Kotlier advises IBEW locals in
budget cuts and a gridlocked legis- “Those decisions made more area,” said Shelley Keltner, chief execu- other parts of the country looking to
lature, the Golden State has man- than 20 years ago set us on a course “It’s been a bipartisan tive of PacificData Electric, a statewide break into the renewable energy
aged to turn green energy from a quite different from the rest of the approach,” Kotlier said. “Both electrical contractor. She says that field to work with signatory contrac-
buzzword into a vibrant new energy country,” said Bernie Kotlier, direc- Democratic and Republican admin- energy efficiency has become one of tors to promote the IBEW’s training
sector that is creating good jobs and tor of green energy solutions for the istrations have backed the efforts.” her fastest growing areas of work. programs in the wider community.
new businesses, all while reducing California Labor Management And it has paid off. The average Training is only one part of the “The green sector is developing a lot
the state’s carbon footprint. Cooperation Committee—a joint Californian uses 40 percent less elec- IBEW’s formula for building green faster than many people were
While casual observers may partnership between the IBEW and tricity than the average American, market share. The other is marketing. expecting,” Kotlier said. “Get your
chalk up the state’s success to its union contractors. which has saved consumers more “We actively build our image,” members trained and let the world
sunny climate, those on the ground The energy crisis of the early than $50 billion in energy bills. Kotlier said. “We do outreach to all know what you are doing. It’s the
credit California’s combination of 2000s spurred further efforts to It has also made the state a thriv- sorts of prospective customers.” For exposure that allows public and pri-
innovative political leadership, ener- invest in renewable resources, ing center for solar power investment example, the LMCC has purchased vate entities to understand our
getic clean-energy entrepreneurs including an ambitious 2001 bill with more than $3 billion flowing into advertising in specialized business expertise and that leads to work for
and the skilled training and man- that required the state’s three California from 2005 to 2008 alone. publications and has invited organi- our members and contractors.” ❚
power provided by the IBEW for mak- investor-owned utilities to generate
ing it the leader in alternative energy. 20 percent of their electricity from
renewable energy by 2010.
Making Sure Green Jobs
“California has fouled up plenty
Are Good Jobs New Interstate Workforce Council
Having the third-largest solar market Seeks Green Jobs in Rust Belt
in the world has meant thousands of
new jobs for California’s electricians. BEW leaders in Ohio and Pennsylvania are the driving force behind the
But going after this work has required
strong outreach by the IBEW and NECA
contractors to let potential commercial
I nation’s first interstate regional workforce investment board, charged
with reigniting interest in their corner of the world.
Warren, Ohio, Local 573 Business Manager Mark Catello, Youngstown,
and governmental clients know what Ohio, Local 64 Business Manager James Burgham and Beaver, Pa., Local 712
union electricians can offer. Business Manager Frank Telesz Jr., are charter members of the OH-Penn
“Our biggest selling point Competitiveness Council, formed Jan 1.
remains our training,” said Santa The council covers the Youngstown metropolitan area, which extends
Rosa Local 551 Membership from the city of Warren in the north to Mercer County in Pennsylvania.
Development Representative John Made up of educators, local work force investment board directors and
Lloyd. Local 551 represents six coun- local business and labor leaders from both sides of the border, the council is
ties north of the Bay Area. committed to attracting new investment and good jobs back to region—a former
One of those counties, Sonoma, center of the steel and auto industry that has been hit hard by the recession.
has gone a long way in taking advan- “We’ve lost 10,000 jobs due to the decline in the auto industry alone,”
tage of a 2008 law that allows munici- Catello said.
palities to fund the installation of The group is partially funded by the Department of Labor, through
energy-efficient upgrades to existing grants used to encourage regional economic development.
properties. Local 551 has been success- Council member Sam Giannetti, who is also executive director of work force
ful in attracting small solar start-ups to development for West Central Job Partnership Inc., in New Castle, Pa., attributes
sign with the IBEW due to its extensive the leading role of the IBEW on the council to the union’s commitment to train-
work in the county. Sonoma’s seat is ing, particularly its emphasis on green power.
the city of Santa Rosa, which was des- “Alternative energy technology will be the cutting edge of developing a
ignated as a “Solar American City” by new economy and I know the IBEW places a lot of emphasis on clean-energy
the Department of Energy. training,” he said.
Lloyd sits on the board of direc- The group’s first course of action is to market the region to high-tech man-
tors of a nonprofit organization ufacturers, with a focus on companies involved in the green technology sector.
called Solar Sonoma County, which “It’s vital that we diversify our economy if we want to bring good jobs
promotes PV installation. back,” Catello said. ❚
The Electrical Worker | March 2010 3
IBEW MEDIA WORLD

In addition to your monthly issue
of The Electrical Worker, check
out the wealth of IBEW-related
information in cyberspace.
www.ibew.org
From breaking news to video stories, our
This prototype shows how
a light-based wireless updated Web site has information not
Internet system works. available anywhere else. Visit us to
connect with the IBEW on Facebook and
to follow International President Edwin D.
New Energy-Saving Invention Uses Hill on Twitter!
Light to Connect to Internet IBEW on the

n the near future, hooking up tion can’t go through walls or floors, us, because they knew we had Huffington Post
I to the Internet may be as sim-
ple as turning on the lights.
A new wireless data com-
munication system, invented and
patented by a D.C.-based company
making it impossible for strangers to
piggyback on your connection,”
Muggli said.
Muggli said he was particularly
eager to share the new invention
skilled electricians and training
facilities, and that we would be
ready to move on this right away.”
The technology also opens up
new opportunities for wireless use
President Hill has a new blog championing
green jobs and more. Read it at
www.huffingtonpost.com/edwin-d-hill.
and licensed to Minnesota’s LVX with the IBEW, which he hopes can outside the office. LED streetlights
System, uses visible light instead of provide the manpower to make sure could easily be outfitted with the
radio waves to transmit digital infor- it ends up installed in every office system, making the downtown of YouTube
mation, a development that could building, government center and any major city a giant Internet café. The IBEW has its own channel on YouTube,
revolutionize online communications. school in the near future—a project Car headlights could also be devoted exclusively to videos about the
“We’re talking faster speeds that could potentially create tens of fitted with wireless chips, which union and its members. Watch online at
and more secure connections, all thousands of jobs. would feed commuters important
with reduced energy consumption,” “This is a big project and we traffic and safety information—even
www.youtube.com/user/theelectricalworker.
said LVX Lab Chief Executive Officer need the training and skills the letting drivers know when they are
Mike Muggli. IBEW can provide to make it hap- getting too close to a passing vehicle.
Muggli was at the IBEW pen,” Muggli said. “We’re talking Kalthoff and Tom Leonard from
International Office in Washington, about millions of buildings across Le Suer Local 343 talked up the inven-
HourPower
D.C. late last year to show off the the United States which could tion with local contractors and friendly Right now on www.
company’s new invention. potentially be wired for this system.” political leaders and recently set up a IBEWHourPower.com,
Before a gathered audience of The new technology is the display at Local 292’s training center. we’re taking you to
IBEW representatives and staff, brainchild of St. Cloud, Minn., native Local 343, which holds the Vancouver, site of this
Muggli pointed to a small box with a and LVX System founder and chair- contract to maintain the Mayo Clinic
glowing green light. It sat next to a man, John Pederson. in Rochester, will be setting up a sys-
year’s Winter Games.
computer, which was broadcasting Pederson, a veteran inventor tem prototype at the clinic and other We go behind the
the latest updates from CNN. Besides who developed the power-saving local institutions sometime this year. scenes to show you
an electrical cord, it had no wires. flashing LED lights used by many Muggli says he is looking to how the skill of IBEW electricians helped
The reddish glow of an energy- police and emergency vehicles, first partner with business and govern- build the state-of-the-art venues.
efficient LED bulb illuminated the work publicly tested out his new light- mental officials in the coming year to
station. Thanks to a special computer based wireless system at the local promote the system, hoping to see it
chip developed by LVX System, the high school and police station in become an integral part of any green
bulbs were also transmitting the data
signals that kept the computer online.
January 2009, grabbing the attention
of Minnesota Local 292 Business
building retrofit.
And members of the IBEW—
ElectricTV
The award-winning electricTV.net just got
The system is not only faster Agent Dennis Kalthoff, who works both in construction and manufac-
than regular broadband, LED lights out of the local’s St. Cloud office. turing—are ready to provide the
better with a massive redesign to improve
cut down on energy usage by more “It seemed so incredible at labor to make it happen. “Light- the viewer experience. Take a video tour
than 30 percent. And even when the first, I didn’t know what to make of based wireless has the capacity to of the site with our very own Dominic
lights are off, the bulbs still emit sig- it,” Kalthoff said. He got in contact help provide tens of thousands of Giarratano.
nals to keep the computer con- with Pederson and Muggli, with new jobs in both construction and
nected to the network. whom he attended high school. electrical manufacturing,” said IBEW
Light-based wireless is not only “I quickly grasped how impor- International President Edwin D. Hill.
faster, it is also more secure. “Unlike tant this was going to be,” Kalthoff “And the IBEW will help make sure
radio waves, a light-based connec- said. “And they wanted to work with it’s done right the first time.” ❚
Los Angeles Local 11 Business

Manager Marvin Kropke addresses
a pre-apprenticeship class.
Los Angeles Local 11’s Sammy

Jackson, top, started in a pre-
apprenticeship program.
Below, a health fair sponsored
by East Windsor, N.J., Local 827
and Verizon.
Committee on
Diversity & Full Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion Program
• Phillip Flemming, First District
Builds Union’s Strength
International VP
• Robert Klein, Tenth District t. Louis Local 1439 2006 in Cleveland, worked with out- local contractor’s association, the attended AMPS in December on the
International VP
• Jeff Lohman, Sixth District
International VP
• Michael Mowery, Ninth
District International VP
S Business Manager Michael
Walter didn’t expect to
become an example of
diversity awareness when he launched
a volunteer fund-raising effort to help
side experts to design the program.
“For years, we’ve been talking
about how our nations’ populations
are changing and how our leader-
ship needs to look more like our
instructors developed 134 Jump Start,
a highly-successful pre-apprenticeship
program, recognized across the city.
(See “Chicago Residents Get Jump
Start on Apprenticeship Programs,”
invitation of Business Manager
Dennis Whalen, remembers being
assigned to a female journeyman in
the late 1980s and challenging the
bigotry of a senior male journeyman
• Pat Lavin, International unemployed members of his city’s membership,” says Schwingshakl. IBEW Journal, Spring 2008). who questioned why women should
Executive Council, Business inside construction Local 1. It just “Now it’s time to make it happen, or “That’s the kind of successes be in the trade. Even so, the training
Manager, Diamond Bar, Calif., seemed like the right thing to do. the IBEW and organized labor will be we can have everywhere when local was “eye-opening,” says Rutherford,
Local 47 Then Walter, whose local repre- the dinosaurs we are always falsely leaders understand the importance especially the section on how
• Greg Lucero, International sents utility workers, attended one of accused of being.” of diversity and inclusion,” says
Executive Council, Business the first sessions of IBEW’s new diver- The training fulfills the diversity Ponder, who also served as vice IBEW Human Services Director
Manager, Houston, Local 66 sity and inclusion training, Amplifying and inclusion committee’s decision president of the Electrical Workers Carolyn Williams fields questions
• Javier Casas, Business Membership Participation=Strength to put education of leaders first as Minority Caucus. from participants at a diversity
Manager, El Paso, Texas, (AMPS). There, participants consid- the foundation for positive cultural The International committee training session.
Local 583 ered the full spectrum of differences change in the Brotherhood. Unlike understood that diversity training will
• Clarence Larkin, Business that exist among the union’s base training sessions of the past, AMPS take time considering the turnover in
Manager, Laurel, Miss., including educational level, age, gen- avoids dryly presenting legal obliga- business managers and their busy
Local 1317 der, race and branch and, yes, even tions on civil rights or gender schedules, says Ponder. “This is a
• Lorraine Tinsley, Business employment status. “We’re all IBEW harassment, or simply encouraging long process,” he says. “But it’s the
Manager, Hartford, Conn., and branches need to work together members to get along better. “We’re only way for IBEW to survive.”
Local 1040 for the benefit of our entire member- all one, but we recognize that one “People are like icebergs,” says
• Victor Uno, Business Manager, ship,” Walter says. size doesn’t fit all,” says Susan a PowerPoint slide in the first of four
Dublin, Calif., Local 595 “The AMPS training is about Woods, a partner in Henderson- sections emphasizing how individ-
• Diana Limon, Compliance providing IBEW leaders and mem- Woods, the program’s designer. ual identities are a combination of
Officer, Los Angeles Local 11 bers with the education and knowl- Russell Ponder, the now-retired what’s visible and invisible, above
• Russell Ponder, former edge that will enable us to access vice president of Chicago Local 134, and below the surface. Effective
Assistant Business Manager, the many talents available within a who co-chaired the diversity and leaders need to know both ends of
Chicago Local 134 diverse membership and create the inclusion committee, has seen first- the iceberg. “Diversity is about the
• Karen Stoshnof, Assistant next generation of activists and hand the benefits of increasing local people. Inclusion is about the organ-
Business Manager, Calgary, leaders,” says IBEW Human Services leaders’ appreciation of the need for ization,” says Woods, who credits
Alberta, Local 254 Director Carolyn Williams. diversity and inclusion. the strength of the IBEW’s plan with
• Michael Yee, Treasurer, Working with IBEW Education Ponder recalls how three African- the organization’s inclusion of mem-
New York Local 3 Director Jan Schwingshakl, Williams American Local 134 apprenticeship bers from different backgrounds and
• Carolyn Williams, Director, and the 16-member IBEW Committee instructors approached their local different levels of organizational
IBEW Human Services on Diversity and Inclusion, convened about the challenge of preparing leadership experience on the plan-
Department by International President Edwin D. minority applicants to pass entry tests. ning committee.
• Jan Schwingshakl, Director, Hill in response to a unanimous reso- With the financial and moral support Tom Rutherford, political coor-
IBEW Education Department lution at the 37th IBEW Convention in of their business manager and the dinator of Denver Local 68, who
diverse generations in the union pressing for more mentoring and The Future is Diverse
view themselves, each other and the advancement of minority members Percent Minority* in U.S., by Age Group, 1980-2030
organization’s role in their work into leadership. *Includes those who are not non-Hispanic white. 50.1
lives and futures. The resolution continues, 47.7 Under age 20
42.0 42.1
Kathy Jordan, who became the “Managing diversity is not only an 39.2 Ages 20 to 39
first female journeyman in Local 68 economic and business imperative,
in 1980, joined Rutherford. but is a political, social, and moral 28.2 29.6 Ages 40 to 59
25.9
Remembering how sisters in the imperative as well.” The measure 21.1 19.8 Ages 60+
trade would hide their pregnancies empowers the International 17.0
12.4
to keep from unemployment, Jordan President to study policies and pro-
still sees room for improvement at cedures related to recruitment, hir-
the jobsite. “The training’s been a ing, access to education, career
long time coming,” she says. paths, mentoring and leadership to 1980 2006 2030
Jordan and Rutherford enjoyed realize diversity as “a core structural Source: Population Reference Bureau analysis of U.S. Census data
role-playing exercises where partici- element to achieve inclusion and full
pants are presented with potential participation for all members at
conflicts between members and are every level of the IBEW… .” Local Initiatives Enhance Diversity, Community
asked to devise solutions. “It’s ele- After the Cleveland convention,
vated our awareness,” says Hill met with leaders of the EWMC to
Here are a few examples of locals that honor the union’s about how to bring increasing numbers of African-
Rutherford. “We’ll still make mistakes flesh out implementation of the res-
diversity and build stronger links with surrounding com- American and Hispanic residents into the trades.
[dealing with each other], but, when olution. A newly-formed diversity
munities. We will be reporting on others in future issues “Villaraigosa said he wanted to make the [construc-
we do, we can step back and say, and inclusion committee met for 18
of The Electrical Worker and www.ibew.org. tion] crane the official bird of Los Angeles and he devel-
‘we’ve goofed.’” The IBEW Media months, during which a curriculum
oped a progressive building agenda,” says Brown.
Department has produced a series of for diversity training was developed.
Project labor agreements on work for the Los Angeles
videos—using professional actors—to In April 2009, International officers Verizon Locals Bargain for Family Benefits
Unified School District, the airport and the port carried
enhance the role-playing sections. and executive assistants attended a
As chairman of a Verizon-IBEW advisory council on training local hire requirements. But special efforts needed to be
The 37th IBEW Convention’s res- pilot session in Las Vegas, followed
and family benefits, Business Agent Clyde Dickinson, East launched to prepare many applicants to pass necessary
olution on diversity and inclusion by several other sessions with busi-
Windsor, N.J., Local 827, had a problem. Verizon agreed to tests to succeed in the trades.
proceeds from the reality that, while ness managers and district staffs.
continue funding the program begun in the 1990s. But, if The Los Angeles branch of the Electrical Workers
women and people of color have In a video introduction for AMPS
the money were used to subsidize daycare for members’ Minority Caucus set up Saturday study sessions at Local
“joined unions in far greater num- training, International President
children—at current costs—there would be no funds left 11’s training facility. Some Local 11 activists traveled to
bers than other workers in the past Edwin D. Hill says, “With AMPS, like
over to support the needs of members who have no chil- local churches for weekly mentoring sessions.
25 years, this growth would have COMET and the Brotherhood’s Code
dren at home. A good thing could end up being divisive. “Residents got to see the intensity of our training.
been even greater if the labor move- of Excellence, the IBEW is providing
So Dickinson, a co-worker, and a fellow advisory You could see it their eyes,” says Brown, that many were
ment had adequately addressed an example to the building trades
council member from Philadelphia Local 1944 joined with thinking, “We want to be a part of this.”
issues important to them… .” and other organizations in taking on
their employer to brainstorm a solution that considered The construction market has slowed, but local hire
The resolution is a testament to tough challenges.”
the diverse needs of the telecommunications work force. requirements are still in place and Local 11 is continuing to
the consistent advocacy of the In a troubled economy, says
Some members are scheduled to work on days prepare a diverse group of workers to enter the trades.
Electrical Workers Minority Caucus, Hill, there will be those who want to
when their children are out of school. Others are scram- “Some of our new members will be stars,” says Brown.
founded in 1974 at the 30th IBEW “go slow” on ushering in a more
bling to care for aging parents. Members of the “sand- Many have already succeeded despite being placed in
Convention in Kansas City. (See inclusive union culture.
wich generation” often have both responsibilities. So schools with oversized classes and facing street violence in
“Building IBEW’s Diversity and “As with our other programs, we
the locals bargained for all workers to qualify for funds their communities. “They are deserving people who have
Strength,” IBEW Journal, June 2006). need to have the courage to do both
providing up to 120 hours annually to cover child care or the foundation to succeed and just need a little help.”
From its inception through 1991’s what is right and what can make us
nursing care for aging dependents.
Centennial Convention—when the stronger. A more confident, forward-
The joint program gives workers access to a database
group’s meeting was officially listed in looking union will be better positioned Portland, Ore., Local Restores
that rates the quality of child care and elder care vendors.
the convention brochure for the first to advocate for our members who are African-American Landmark
Current benefits also include a free-of-charge online home-
time—and beyond, EWMC has been facing tough times,” says Hill. ❚
work assistance service for students, giving some relief to Donna Hammond, president of the Portland, Ore., chap-
parents who have already put in a long day at work. ter of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus, cherishes
Debra Naugle, the union’s liaison to the family pro- her memories of celebrations at the Billy Webb Elks
gram, says funds for training in new technologies and Lodge, the most renowned landmark of the city’s
careers and the family support provided by the joint pro- African-American community.
gram are more needed than ever before. “At one time, “The Gathering,” an annual event at the building—
Ma Bell provided cradle to grave benefits. Things have which opened in the 1920s as the “Colored YWCA” amidst
changed,” she says. opposition by white residents—reminded her of home-
comings that she attended with her parents in their native
Arkansas, bringing together residents who had moved
Los Angeles Community/Faith-Based
away but wanted to stay close to their roots. But, like oth-
Construction Initiative
ers in the community, Hammond feared that, without
When Mayor Anthony Villaraigosa was campaigning for major restoration, the building that also hosted USO serv-
office, the one-time labor organizer traveled to minority ices for black soldiers in World War II could be lost.
communities and promised to do something about high Working with a local signatory minority contractor,
unemployment. “We finally had someone in office that Local 48 sent a journeyman and two apprentices to
didn’t see organized labor as a ‘special interest,’ but as apply their skills to upgrading the Elks Lodge’s electrical
a valuable resource to improving our city,” says Local 11 system as part of a $1 million restoration project.
Treasurer Eric Brown. “Our work tremendously enhanced Local 48’s repu-
Brown and other labor leaders met with the tation and contacts in the African-American community,”
mayor’s representatives and religious and civic leaders says Hammond, who teaches cultural competency train-
Los Angeles Local 11 has sought to promote more diversity in the trades. of minority communities, engaging in frank discussions ing courses in her municipality. ❚
North of 49° | Au nord du 49° parallèle
New Oil Sands Refinery Project Fuels Alberta’s

Economic Recovery
he great recession of 2009 “We are going to need even The upgrader will have a total ers, and Local 424 is gearing up. Association of Canada, an employee
T may have led to a slow-

down in the normally busy
oil sands region in north-
ern Alberta, but in 2010 Canada’s
biggest job market is hotter than
more electricians on this project
before it is completed,” Brower said.
The massive project, which is to
be built in four phases, is expected
to take upwards of 15 years to com-
processing capacity of 400,000 bar-
rels a day.
Other oil sands projects in the
works include an $8 billion mine
being built by Imperial Oil an hour
“We’re going have to fight hard
for the job,” Ashton said. Unlike the
strongly union Edmonton area, Local
424 and its contractors face increas-
ingly cutthroat competition in Fort
association that many in the labour
movement have criticized for signing
sweetheart deals with employers.
“We’ll be very busy until the
end of the summer and then we’re
ever—and it’s putting thousands of plete. The first phase is expected to north of Fort McMurray. The job will McMurray from both nonunion con- getting ready for the next big proj-
building trades members to work. be completed by September. require thousands of skilled work- tractors and the Christian Labour ect,” Ashton said. ❚
“A year ago, we had a three–
month bump when we had to send all
the travelers home,” said Edmonton Canadian Building Trades Calls for Balanced Debate on Oil Sands’ Future
Local 424 Business Agent Wade
Ashton. “We had a hard time making In the face of environmental criticism, the Canadian building trades is call- “There is too much alarmism by some in the environmental community,”
sure all our members were working.” It ing on policy makers and elected officials to engage in a fair debate about he said. “We need to make sure the debate is grounded in reality, not fear.”
is a sentiment not usually expressed the future of the oil sands region in Alberta. It is sponsoring an ad campaign The building trades’ ads point to the progress made on the environmental
in Alberta, which has one of the tight- in favor of balancing the need for good jobs and an inexpensive energy sup- front by the oil sands industry. Carbon emissions in the oil sands are down by
est labour markets in Canada, thanks ply with concerns about reducing carbon emissions and fighting pollution. nearly 30 percent since 1990 thanks to new technological advances, and less
to the oil and gas industry. In an ad that ran in the Hill Times, Canada’s leading political weekly, than 5 percent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the region.
Record low oil prices last year the Canadian building trades, said: “Debate about the oil sands is impor- “We and our families want our children to inherit a healthy environ-
put many projects in the oil sands— tant, but it must be a reasonable debate … we need the oil sands. It is a ment,” the Building Trades of Alberta said in a statement on its Web site.
the second-largest reserve of petro- secure supply of a required energy and significant economic resources.” “We believe that improved processes and technology will continue to reduce
leum in the world—on hold, but the The oil sands region represents the second-largest reserve of petroleum in the environmental impacts of oil sands development.”
recent jump in energy prices and the world, and in recent years it has become the economic powerhouse of Building trades leaders also say that groups like Greenpeace ignore the
positive signs that the recession Canada. But the process of extracting oil from the sand is intensive and dirty importance of the oil sands to Canada’s economy. More than 200,000 jobs
may be winding down have given and it takes its toll on the environment, leading to bad press and increased calls from across the country are linked to the oil sands, making development in
the area an economic jumpstart. from environmental groups like Greenpeace for a shutdown of projects there. the region key to Canada’s future.
Leading the way is Royal Dutch While sharing concerns about global warming and air quality, many build- “For the tens of thousands of workers whose livelihoods depend on the
Shell’s new $27 billion oil upgrade ing trades members feel that the oil sands are being unfairly targeted out of pro- oil sands, the region is too vital for the environmental debate to be based on
facility, located just outside Edmon- portion to its actual impact on the environment, says Robert Blakely, director of anything but hard facts,” said IBEW First District Vice President Phil Flemming.
ton, which will process tar-heavy oil Canadian affairs for the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. “There are too many jobs at stake.” ❚
from Fort McMurray for refineries in
the United States. The heavy crude
oil from the region is mined, not Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction au Canada revendiquent un débat équilibré sur l’avenir
pumped, and requires a great deal des sables bitumineux
of refining before it is useable.
The project, Scotford Upgrader 2, Devant la critique des environnementalistes, les Syndicats des métiers de leur impact réel sur l’environnement. » déclare Robert Blakely, Directeur,
is the biggest construction project in la construction demandent aux responsables et aux représentants élus de Affaires canadiennes, du Département des métiers de la construction, FAT-COI.
Canada, employing more than 8,000 s’engager dans un débat honnête sur l’avenir de la région des sables bitu- « Certains écologistes sont beaucoup trop alarmistes. Nous devons nous
workers, including more than 2,700 mineux en Alberta. Ils commanditent une campagne publicitaire dont le assurer que le débat sera basé sur des faits réels et non sur la peur. » ajoute-t-il.
IBEW members. message précise qu’ils sont en faveur de trouver un juste équilibre entre la Les publicités des métiers de la construction indiquent que l’industrie des
“It’s the busiest work site in nécessité de bons emplois et d’un approvisionnement énergétique sables bitumineux a fait beaucoup de progrès sur le plan environnemental. Des
Canada right now,” said Local 424 économique et les préoccupations concernant la réduction des émissions de percées dans le domaine de la nouvelle technologie ont permis de réduire d’en-
Business Manager Tim Brower of the gaz à effet de serre et la lutte contre la pollution. viron 30% les émissions de gaz dans les sables bitumineux, depuis 1990.
Fort McMurray site, more than 400 Dans une déclaration au Hill Times, un hebdomadaire national canadien Moins de 5% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre proviennent de la région.
kilometers (or about 200 miles) très influent qui couvre les actualités sur la politique, les Syndicats des métiers Les Syndicats des métiers de la construction de l’Alberta (Building
north of the provincial capital. de la construction ont affirmé qu’ « il est important de tenir un débat au sujet des Trades of Alberta) déclaraient sur leur site Web : « Chaque famille souhaite
“We’re at full employment.” sables bitumineux mais il faudra qu’il soit honnête et ouvert…car nous avons léguer un environnement plus sain à ses enfants. Nous sommes confiants
IBEW members from through- besoin des sables bitumineux. Ils assurent la fiabilité d’un approvisionnement que l’amélioration des procédés et la technologie continuera de réduire les
out Canada are being recruited to énergétique nécessaire ainsi qu’une ressource économique significative ». impacts environnementaux liés au développement des sables bitumineux. »
come to Edmonton, with contractors La région des sables bitumineux représente la deuxième plus impor- Les dirigeants des Syndicats des métiers de la construction sont également
even offering a $100-a-day stipend tante réserve de pétrole au monde et au cours de la dernière décennie, cette d’avis que les groupes tels que Greenpeace ignorent l’importance des sables
for out-of-town workers. industrie est passée au statut de centrale purement économique au Canada. bitumineux pour l’économie canadienne. Plus de 200,000 emplois à travers
It isn’t easy work, particularly as Toutefois, le procédé d’exploitation du pétrole étant de forte intensité et pol- le Canada y sont liés, d’où l’importance du développement de l’exploitation
the frigid Alberta winter blows across luant, il a exercé ses ravages sur l’environnement, ce qui a entraîné une des sables bitumineux pour la prospérité économique future du Canada.
the prairies, with temperatures drop- mauvaise presse et une augmentation des demandes de fermetures des « Cette région est vitale pour des dizaines de milliers de travailleurs
ping as low as minus 26 degrees projets par les groupes environnementaux, notamment Greenpeace. dont le gagne-pain dépend du développement des sables bitumineux. Le
Celsius (or minus 17 Fahrenheit). « Bien qu’ils soient préoccupés par le réchauffement climatique et la qual- débat portant sur l’environnement ne devra reposer que sur des faits con-
But IBEW members are glad to ité de l’air, plusieurs membres des métiers de la construction estiment que les crets. Trop d’emplois sont en jeu. » conclut Phil Flemming, Vice-président
be on the job again. sables bitumineux sont injustement ciblés hors de proportion pour ce qui est de international pour le Premier district de la FIOE. ❚
Circuits
This panoramic photo of IBEW’s 17th Biennial Convention, held in Montreal in 1923, was obtained for the union’s archives from Dayton, Ohio, Local 82 last December.
Filling the Holes in Despite Nugent’s broad out- but saving the lives of union mem- care savings. Bargaining unit mem- advance their careers,” Thomas J.
IBEW’s History reach efforts to build the union’s col- bers, including Local 2143 Business bers, who manufacture fluorescent Kriger, the college’s provost, told
lection, photos of the Sixth Manager Jerry Pryor’s. The dramatic lighting for schools and public build- Human Resources Online. The
Few souvenirs from an IBEW conven- International Convention, held in success of the wellness program is ings and specialty lights for airports online program is dubbed the
tion are more cherished than Pittsburgh in 1899, and the Seventh part of a record of achievement that and swimming pools, were working College for Working Families.
panoramic photos of delegates to International Convention, held in made it one of Industry Week maga- 10 hours a day, six days a week until The developing program will be
the International gathering. Images St. Louis in 1901, are still missing. zine’s top 10 plants in 2009. the beginning of February. The last enriched by the experience of Paula
of rank and file members and their Curtis Bateman, the IBEW col- Pryor signed up for a large producer of fluorescent lighting Peinovich—who was appointed
leaders—so varied in dress and lections manager who replaced colonoscopy two years ago at a com- in the U.S., Philips and Local 2143 interim president of the college after
demeanor—are a window into the Nugent, says, “I hope members can pany-sponsored health fair. “They say have stayed in competition with man- the retirement of President William
union’s changing numbers and demo- help us look around for these miss- the test isn’t necessary until age 50. I ufacturers in China and other nations Scheuerman in January. Peinovich
graphics. Whether perched on a union ing photos, so that we don’t have to was 48, but I signed up anyway,” says by involving workers in improving was formerly provost and president of
hall’s walls or rolled up in a chest in a go another 100 years before we find Pryor. The screening showed a mass techniques and practices. Walden University, a distance-learn-
family’s attic, the pictures—going back these images of some of the dedi- in his colon that doctors said could Tenth District International Rep- ing graduate school. Before that, she
to 1891—hold the value and meaning cated men who set the IBEW on the have taken his life within two years. resentative Brent Hall—who helped was vice president of academic affairs
of the ages in labor history. path of growth.” Their accomplish- Pryor is not alone. Since the negotiate the last two contracts at for Excelsior University, an online
At the International Office’s ments are documented in The self-insured employer, located about Philips—says that the company has institution that has trained IBEW
archives, original convention photos Electrical Worker, says Bateman. an hour-and-a-half east of Nashville, “softened the impact of the eco- members in the nuclear industry.
are stored in a climate-controlled The November 1899 issue of the began offering voluntary risk assess- nomic downturn in Sparta,” by work- With added financial pressures
room, guarded from deterioration newspaper, for instance, includes min- ments and blood analysis free to all ing with the union and electrical on working families, the online cur-
that results from fluctuating temper- utes of that year’s convention and a workers six years ago, dozens have contractors to aggressively market riculum provides a way for stu-
atures, light or infestation. Only digi- progress report since the last meeting been diagnosed with serious condi- the plant’s products as “made in dents—including the AFL-CIO’s 11.5
tally-scanned prints are available for in Detroit in 1897. “Our membership at tions that were successfully treated. Tennessee/made in the USA.” ❚ million members and their fami-
public exhibit. the close of the last convention was Lisa Norris, Philips Sparta’s lies—to pursue educational credits
While few unions have worked 1,800. Today we have 3,200. Instead of human resource manager, told Plans Being Finalized without having to attend the one-
harder to honor its history than the 48 locals in good standing, we have Industry Week that 5 percent of work- week in-residence sessions required
for Online College for
IBEW, most historical preserves con- [today] 74,” states the Electrical ers accounted for 50 percent of the under the current curriculum.
tain holes that need to be filled.
Working Families
Worker. The paper reported $7,000 in plant’s health care costs, but “those Technical support for the
Retired International the union’s treasury. sick workers changed from year to Since its early days as the George online university will be provided by
Representative Mike Nugent, who If you have copies of the miss- year.” The only way to get ahead of Meany Center for Labor Studies, the the Princeton Review Inc. and its
managed the archives until last year, ing photos or know where they can those costs, she said, was through National Labor College has been an subsidiary, Penn Foster Education
worked tirelessly to gather memora- be located, please contact Bateman extensive screening to detect dis- important part of the lives and Group Inc.
bilia to fill some of those holes. Last at the International Office ease, coupled with educational pro- careers of thousands of trade union- Kirk Brungard, executive assis-
December on a visit to Dayton, Ohio, (202-728-7691), or e-mail him at grams to address diabetes, smoking, ists, including many IBEW members tant to AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer
Local 82, Nugent found two missing [email protected]. ❚ obesity and other conditions. and leaders. Liz Shuler and former IBEW Director
panoramic photos of the Seventeenth Ninety percent of Philips’ work Today, this unique institution, of Construction Organizing, is help-
International Convention, held in Health Care Risk force participates in risk assessments. like its partner—the AFL-CIO—is once ing to establish the new program.
Montreal in 1923, and the Eighteenth One hundred workers were diagnosed again adapting to major changes in “With partners like Penn Foster and
Assessments Save Costs
convention, held in Seattle in 1925. with serious health conditions in the the makeup of the labor movement The Princeton Review,” says
Local 82 agreed to donate the
and Lives in Tennessee
first year of the program. Only nine and society. Brungard, “the new distance learn-
original photos to the archives With health insurance costs continuing were similarly diagnosed last year. Next fall, the college, based in ing program fulfills the original
under the condition that the local to rise and Washington gridlocked on Once a week a nurse is avail- Silver Spring, Md., will launch a new vision of NLC founders by making
receive digitally-scanned copies how to reform the system, local unions able in the plant and mental health online learning curriculum that will available quality, affordable and
back. The originals were sent to and employers continue to share a specialists are on site two days a combine liberal arts with technical accredited higher education to mil-
Dodge Color in Silver Spring, Md., keen interest in containing costs while week. “Not too many people [in the training and cover new subjects like lions of rank-and-file union mem-
where they were removed from their promoting a healthy work force. 140 member bargaining unit] are on security studies, criminal justice bers and their families.”
frames. Dodge fixed the frayed In Sparta, Tenn., a health screen- sick leave anymore,” says Pryor. and construction management. Tuition for the College for
edges of the photos that were rolled ing partnership between Local 2143 The productivity of Philips’ work “We listened to our members Working Families, requirements for
up and damaged before framing and and Philips Luminaires’ lighting fix- force—despite a tough national econ- to determine what kinds of courses entry into the program and course
completed the digital imaging. ture plant is not just trimming costs, omy—mirrors its progress on health and degrees people require to offerings are being finalized. ❚
Local Lines
‘Adopt-a-Family’ Program Embracing Green Technology helped with an outage at Three Mile Island Nuclear At this writing, member education continues on
Generating Station in Pennsylvania and were wel- health care reform and the fight for passage of the
L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i,mt,rts,s,se,spa,st& L.U. 11 (i,rts&spa) LOS ANGELES, CA—Congratulations comed by Local 777. Employee Free Choice Act. Helping to pass laws to
ws), ST. LOUIS, MO—In December 2009, Local 1 initi- to Local 11 members at Steiny and Company Inc. for Local 15 is installing smart meters under an AMI improve jobs, the economy and the everyday lives of all
ated an Adopt-a-Family program to help some of the their skills and expertise at installing sustainable pilot program; the goal is to install 131,000 meters in working families will continue to be a priority in 2010.
many members struggling with unemployment during energy technology on the rooftop of the company’s the next few months. The Systems Services Group We highly encourage all members needing
these hard times. The goal was to give members Baldwin Park warehouse. [See photo, below.] The Agreement with ComEd was overwhelmingly work boots to take advantage of a 27 percent dis-
unemployed for a long period the opportunity to pro- solar panels will provide power and lighting for years approved by affected members by a vote of 70-1. count on 100 percent American made, union-made
vide their families a happy holiday season. The pro- to come. We salute the company’s efforts to offset its We reached an agreement with Exelon on a new work boots at www.TheUnionBootPro.Com. Use
gram allowed members to “adopt” other families, carbon footprint and are hopeful this example will clerical aptitude entry test—Support Administration discount code Be0021mD. Buy American. Buy
request that their family be “adopted,” or simply make convince other businesses to do the same. Selection System—replacing the EEI test. This will union. Save money!
contributions for those in need. Special consideration We are proud to report that U.S. Secretary of cover new hires with ComEd, Exelon and BSC. Local 21 continues to expand our means of
went to those with a disability or on the out-of-work list Labor Hilda Solis visited the Electrical Training In our fossil stations, the Midwest Generation communicating with our membership. Follow us
for an extended time. Families in need received funds Institute along with other high-ranking Obama admin- employees heard from CEO Ron Litzinger the harsh now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/IBEWLU21.
to purchase gifts for their children, gift cards for the istration cabinet members as part of the president’s reality that the stations’ futures depend on how cli-
children’s use and funds for other necessities. plan to put America back to work. Solis toured more mate control legislation turns out—a reminder that Thomas Hopper, P.S.
Overall, more than 170 families were assisted than 50 classrooms and state-of-the art labs while elections are important! In June, our benefits pack-
by Local 1, in addition to numerous families helped speaking with students and posing for photos. age with MWGen expires, so we will provide “change
by other individual members on their own. The sup- Solis praised the Local 11 leadership for taking forms” for members’ input.
Political Involvement
port and generosity were overwhelming, and a true an active role in promoting green jobs. She acknowl- L.U. 43 (em,i&rts), SYRACUSE, NY—Local 43 has a
testament to Local 1 members. The local thanks all edged the ETI as the premiere training facility for green Douglas Vedas, P.S./B.R.
long tradition of political involvement in our jurisdic-
who contributed. careers in the United States and marveled at the tion and this past year was no exception. Because of
We mourn the following members’ deaths: nearly 500,000 kilowatt photovoltaic array installed by term limits the incumbent mayor of Syracuse had to
Jeffrey Martchink, Ralph Spitz, Wayne Atchisson, Local 11 members. Solis was joined on the tour by Tribute to a Union Brother
vacate his seat in 2010. This caused a battle for the
Robert Voss, William Harding Jr., Stanley Dampier, Marla Elena Durazo, executive secretary-treasurer of L.U. 19 (u), AURORA, IL—We are deeply saddened to open position. Both the Democratic and Republican
Harold Ragan Sr., Evelyn Parker, Robert Fleming, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. report that Gary Cichy, a Nicor Gas field employee parties started early with hotly contested primaries.
Andrew Gerber Sr., Aloysius Lipinski, Roy Weaver, and a member of the IBEW for more than 30 years, Our local stood behind Stephanie Miner, union labor
Jimmie Lancaster, Lester Cordes, Clarence Daskoski, Bob Oedy, P.S.
was fatally injured at a work site on Nov. 23, 2009. attorney and city councilwoman.
Eugene Landwehr, Richard Dickinson, Darrell Gary began his career at Nicor in 1979 and Bus. Mgr. Bill Towsley asked Bro. Al Marzullo
Lachance, Edna Earley and David Shanks. worked as a distribution technician out of the to act as our political coordinator. With door to door
Tremendous Generosity
Matt Gober, P.S. Naperville reporting center. Outside of work, Gary canvassing, literature drops, phone banks,
L.U. 15 (u), DOWNERS GROVE, IL—Local 15 sends good was an avid fisherman and very talented in creat- fundraising and human billboards, Al had the
wishes to Bus. Reps. Ron ing unique, true-to-life wood carvings depicting members deeply involved. Miner won her primary
Welte and Dave Mullen. Bro. aquatic nature. and then won the general election over her
Welte retired after 37 years Gary is survived by his wife, Janice, and their Republican opponent by a large margin.
of service. Bro. Mullen was sons, Matt and Brian. Gary is deeply missed by his We also had three members run for public office.
appointed International many friends and co-workers. Bro. Jim Corbett—for Onondaga County Legislature,
Representative assigned to Bro. Jeff Currie—for Cortland County Legislature and
the IBEW Utility Department Chris Harris, B.R. Bro. Bill Kuhn—for councilor, Town Of Elbridge. Both
in Washington, D.C. Local 15 Corbett and Currie won election. Many thanks to all
will miss their extensive those who helped on Election Day, including political
experience. ‘National Broadband Plan’ coordinator Marzullo, JATCinstructor Dave Nichols and
Thanks to our mem- L.U. 21 (catv,govt&t), DOWNERS GROVE, IL—The many journeymen and apprentices.
bers, we exceeded the col- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
lection goal for the United Jim Corbett, P.S.
was signed into law by Pres. Obama on Feb.17, 2009.
Way 2009-2010 campaign. Over the last year, the Federal Communications
Together, the union and Commission has been working with the National
management contributed New Year’s Resolution
Telecommunications and Information Administration
more than $2,530,000! to perform the FCC’s role under the Recovery Act. Part L.U. 51 (catv,lctt,o,rtb,t&u), SPRINGFIELD, IL—As we
In our nuclear sta- of the Act requires that a National Broadband Plan be welcome the new year ahead and a new decade, let
tions, we reached agree- completed by Feb. 17, 2010. The Act also funds initia- us not forget the importance of community and the
ment with ComEd on Travel tives that are planned to speed up deployment in sacrifice of those who have given their time to make
Los Angeles Local 11 members installed a rooftop solar array at a Agreements for 2010 and unserved, underserved and rural areas, providing life better for union members and society in gen-
Steiny and Company Inc. warehouse. From left, back row standing, are working on other pack- important public benefits while also increasing jobs. eral. Being a member of the largest electrical union
are: Casey Britt, Mark Jacqmin, Dion Mau, Roy Cheaney; front row, ages. Some members Stay tuned. in the world means more than just paying dues.
Dave Mojica, Wayne Tesoriero, John Garduno and Jose Peregrina.
Trade Classifications
(as) Alarm & Signal (ei) Electrical Inspection (lctt) Line Clearance Tree Trimming (mps) Motion Picture Studios (rr) Railroad (spa) Sound & Public Address
(ars) Atomic Research Service (em) Electrical Manufacturing (lpt) Lightning Protection (nst) Nuclear Service Technicians (rtb) Radio-Television Broadcasting (st) Sound Technicians
(bo) Bridge Operators (es) Electric Signs Technicians (o) Outside (rtm) Radio-Television (t) Telephone
(cs) Cable Splicers (et) Electronic Technicians (mt) Maintenance (p) Powerhouse Manufacturing (u) Utility
(catv) Cable Television (fm) Fixture Manufacturing (mo) Maintenance & Operation (pet) Professional, Engineers & (rts) Radio-Television Service (uow) Utility Office Workers
(c Communications (govt) Government Technicians (so) Service Occupations (ws) Warehouse and Supply
mow) Manufacturing Office Workers
(cr) Cranemen (i) Inside (ptc) Professional, Technical & (s) Shopmen
(ees) Electrical Equipment Service (it) Instrument Technicians (mar) Marine Clerical (se) Sign Erector
Efforts are made to make this list as inclusive as possible, but the various job categories of IBEW members are too numerous to comprehensively list all.
weather improves and impending transmission union” address, and share strategy for dealing with expand campus facilities in Moline. The annual out-
projects get out to bid. upcoming challenges. IBEW Ninth District Int. Vice age at our Cordova nuclear facility will also provide
Be safe. Stay strong. Stand together. Pres. Michael S. Mowrey and International Executive jobs for electricians in early 2010.
Council member Pat Lavin are scheduled to join us.
Scott Long, P.S. We’ll also use this opportunity to provide train- Steve Long, P.S.
ing for our shop stewards, unit chairmen, and unit
recorders on June 11. These unit leaders will have an
World-Class Training Facility opportunity to attend our unit chairman/recorder,
2009 Projects Successful
L.U. 77 (lctt,mt,o,t&u), SEATTLE, WA—After a long, shop steward, or advanced shop steward classes. L.U. 153 (em,i,rtb,rts,se,spa&st), SOUTH BEND, IN—As
hard battle, on Nov. 13, 2009, the purchase and There will be a buffet dinner for members and 2009 wrapped up so too did two large projects that
transfer of the National Utility Training and a guest on the evening of June 11. Lodging will be helped Local 153 get through this economic slowdown.
Education Center, located at 2800 Horn Rapids provided for those selected to attend training. In September 2008, at the American Electric
Road, Richland, WA, to IBEW Local 77 was finalized. Additional details will be posted on the local’s Web Power D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant in Bridgman, MI, there
The prior NUTEC Inc. board of directors was site www.ibew125.com and shared at unit meet- was a mechanical failure in Unit 1. One of the turbines
Attending Local 51’s staff Christmas luncheon ings in the coming weeks. For more information or
unable to develop the NUTEC site and training facili- threw a blade causing some damage and a minor fire.
are, from left: Local 51 member Mike to RSVP, please call the Local 125 business office at
ties, mainly due to lack of corporate/business mem- The damage was labeled a catastrophic incident by
Bradshaw, Bus. Mgr. Jim Bates and Tom (503) 262-9125.
bership funding. Instead of the site reverting back AEP. The IBEW was instrumental in turning this
Peterson, retired business representative.
to desert, with a total loss of a training site, Local 77 around. For 15 months Local 153 members put in long
Marcy Putman, P.S.
Every one of us should understand the importance saw an opportunity to continue the vision of estab- hours, seven days a week. The entire project resulted
of community building and each of us should find a lishing a much-needed center. in more than 180,000 hours through the 15 months.
way to do our part. Thus Local 77 made an offer to purchase the 70- President Visits Jurisdiction The repair job was finished up on schedule and the
Our current work load has slowed somewhat acre facility from the old NUTECboard in January 2009. unit was returned to the power grid on Dec. 23, 2009.
with nine journeyman linemen on Book 1 and 67 on The transfer required Local 77 to engage with the U.S. L.U. 129 (i,mt&spa), LORAIN, OH—We had the great In the fall of 2006, construction began on the
Book 2. We are hopeful that as spring arrives our Department of Education, the U.S. Department of pleasure of a visit by Pres. Obama to our jurisdiction new St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in
work outlook will improve. Energy (former owner of Hanford training site), the on Jan. 22 for a town hall meeting and a tour of some of Mishawaka, IN. The 633,000 square-foot hospital
As of this writing, negotiations continue with State of Washington, and Benton County. The process our local businesses. He spoke of some very positive opened its doors on Dec. 14, 2009. The project was
American Line Builders (NECA), Henkels & McCoy, began by a vote of the membership in 2006. things that will influence our area and state greatly. built by all union construction workers. Over 3.5 mil-
Asplundh (power & LCTT), Nelson Tree and Wright After months of hard work by Bus. Mgr. Don Work in our local remains slow. We do expect lion hours were worked by members of the St. Joseph
Tree Services, Corn Belt Energy and Frontier Guillot and the local’s property attorney, Cindy some projects to start this spring including a $100 Valley Building & Construction Trades over the course
Communications. Thomas, Local 77 will partner with the IBEW Utility million Cleveland Clinic project and a Wal-Mart proj- of the $365 million project. On Dec. 5, 2009, the hos-
We have reached agreements with the L.E. Training Trust, HAMMER Training Facility, electrical ect. Additionaly, we have received grant money for pital hosted an open house for the contractors and
Meyers Shop and WICS-TV. utilities, and line construction contractors to have a training our members to build wind turbines. Also, trades workers. The St. Joseph Valley Building &
Remember to work safe; give eight hours’ work world-class, inclusive utility industry training facility. as a reminder to our members—there is a sign-up Construction Trades was happy to present the hospi-
for eight hours’ pay; and attend your union meetings. sheet at the hall for the fire alarm test. tal charitable foundation with a small token of its
Pat Darling, P.S. gratitude in the form of a check for $10,000.
Dan Pridemore, Pres. Dennis Pedings, P.S.
Troy D. Warner, B.R.
Trap Shoot Day Stimulus Package Benefit IBEW Local 153 Bus.
Mgr. Michael
L.U. 57 (lctt,mo,o,t&u), SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The local L.U. 145 (em,i,o,rts,spa&u), ROCK ISLAND, IL—Local
Compton presents a
held its annual Trap Shoot at the Lee Kay Shooting 145 wishes to acknowledge retirees Ron Peters and
$10,000 check to
Center in West Valley, UT, on Nov. 21, 2009. Thirteen Larry Hoffman for their continued endeavors to pro-
Nancy Hellyar of St.
teams participated. Tom Baker won “High Gun” and mote a positive union image through community
Joseph Medical Chari-
Dave Vega, Drue Palmer, Bill Walker, Wade Palmer service. Again last year, they led the efforts of several
table Foundation on
and Jeremy Price won the Men’s Division. Danielle union brothers and sisters, including retirees, to
behalf of the St. Joseph
Palmer won “High Gun” in the Lady’s Division while bring power to the Symphony of Lights holiday dis-
Valley Building Trades.
Porter Baker and Jesse Sainsbury tied in the Junior Attending the NUTEC signing are, from left: play in Clinton, IA. At more than a mile long, the dis-
Division. This event continues to grow, as it is a great Local 77 Pres. Rick Johnson, Bus. Mgr. Don play includes over half a million individual lights and
time for family and fellow employees to spend a day Guillot and Bus. Rep. John Trumble. is known regionally as “the” holiday destination.
Despite the economic downturn facing the coun-
Community Service Recognized
together. A special thanks to Mass Electric, Sturgeon
and Black and McDonald for all the great prizes. ‘All-Members Meeting’ in June try last year, Local 145 was able to keep most of our L.U. 163 (ees&i), WILKES-BARRE, PA—Local 163
The Shelley, Idaho, Unit of Rocky Mountain journeymen working. Locally, we continue to benefit grieves the passing of Bros. Carl Olshefski and past
Power held its 4th Annual Christmas Food Drive. L.U. 125 (lctt,o,t&u), PORTLAND, OR—On June 12, from the Obama administration’s stimulus package training director Michael J. Shannon.
This drive continues to grow and in 2009 helped 2010, Local 125 is hosting an All-Members Meeting at through several government contracts in the Quad Apprentices and journeymen participated in
feed 1,500 families in the region. We thank all mem- the Embassy Suites Hotel located near the entrance Cities. The construction of a flagship biodegradable community service this summer at the Ferrwood Music
bers for assisting those less fortunate in these to Portland International Airport. With our multi-state plastics plant for ADM Company also kept many mem- Camp near Hazleton, PA. The volunteers donated their
tough economic times. jurisdiction, we have individual unit meetings to bers on the job late into the year. time to upgrade and repair sections of the camp build-
The Populus/Terminal Transmission/Substation make attendance convenient for our members. We 2010 promises to bring more work to the area. ings; the work included switching circuits, exit signs
project is winding down and ahead of schedule. The are going to hold this meeting and capture the true Making national headlines, the Thomson Prison will and energy efficient lighting. The Greater Hazleton Area
work outlook should improve this spring as the spirit of our brotherhood, provide a “state-of-the- be converted to a super maximum security facility to Can Do Community Foundation presented Local 163
house detainees from Guantanamo Bay. Also, JATCwith a resolution recognizing the efforts.
Western Illinois University has begun efforts to
Winning Team at the Local 57 Trap Shoot, from left: Dave Vega, Wade Palmer, Bill Walker,
Jeremy Price and Drue Palmer. Local 163’s October 2009 dinner dance for retirees and guests is well-attended.
Local Lines
A dinner dance was held in October 2010 for The IBEW is a better place because of you. We wish New Union Hall/JATC Facility Phillippe. The telephone business is constantly
retirees and their guests. Local 163 Bus. Mgr. Michael you all a happy retirement. changing, which made negotiations for this contract
Kwashnik hosted the evening’s festivities along with The LMCC hosted foreman classes at the L.U. 229 (em&i), YORK, PA—Local 229 officers are proud very hard. The union will monitor CentruryLink’s
Executive Board members and officers to honor the Everett union hall in December with an overwhelm- to announce that on Dec. 21, 2009, the local settled on progress over the next three years.
many years of service and dedication by our retirees. ing response. The Electrical Project Supervision a new union hall/JATC training facility. The new facility Our condolences go out to the families of
The annual children’s Christmas party last Program consists of three integrated levels. It’s will be located at 555 Willow Springs Lane in East deceased members Jeff Boehm, Reed Creath, Wendell
December was a big success due to the hard work open to all members and contractors. Please con- Manchester Township, only 2 miles off the Emigsville, Gilbert, Norman Hart, Orville Lenger, Harold Rackers
of Bro. Eric Grohowski and all his elves. tact the Everett hall for more information. PA, exit off Interstate 83. The building is more than and Willie Schulte.
18,000 square feet and is situated on 6.13 acres. Support your local—help keep our unions strong.
John T. Nadolny, P.S./Training Dir. Rob De Velder, P.S. The officers and JATC committee are working
with architects and contractors to get the necessary Ryan Buschjost, P.S.
renovations underway as quickly as possible; we
Membership Development Effort hope to have the facility ready by late spring.
The primary motivation for the purchase of Airport Control Tower Project
L.U. 177 (bo,ees,i,mo,o&pet), JACKSONVILLE, FL—
Retired member Bro. Bill Gehm celebrated his 34th this facility was the need for more space for our L.U. 291 (i,o,rtb&,rts), BOISE, ID—Work remains
year in the red suit at our annual children’s Christmas apprenticeship training program. We now have the slow here in southwest Idaho with more than 260
party last year. Santa gave out gifts to approximately facility to give all Local 229 apprentices the opportu- book 1 hands still out of work. Local 291 extends a
250 kids that day as they enjoyed games and refresh- nity to learn with every piece of electrical equip- big thank-you to sister IBEW Local 449 and Bob
ments. Both the children’s party and the retirees’ ment necessary for them to “top out” as the best Bodell for providing work for many of our members
Christmas party were big successes, thanks to the trained electrical workers in the industry! over in the eastern side of the state. Ongoing work
help of many volunteers. We have much work ahead of us and we will at Sorento Lactalis, the Boise State University
Work in the Jacksonville area remains dismal need members’ participation to accomplish it. Science Building, and Middleton High School con-
at best. The Membership Development Volunteer Mark Tomes, P.S. tinues to provide some work for our members. Lea
Committee (MDVC) remains energized and is still Electric’s Tony Keen and many Local 291 hands
monitoring the progress of the new county court- recently finished up the new Boise Airport/FAA con-
Several Local 191 retiring members gather for
house being built nonunion. The new $430 million Retirees Donate to Worthy Cause trol tower. At 290 feet, the tower is the tallest struc-
celebration: front, center, Ron Davison; back
Greenland Energy Center was awarded to H.B. ture in the state of Idaho.
row, from left, Mike Potter, Dennis Patterson
Zachary and will be built nonunion as well, thanks L.U. 257 (em,i,rtb,rts,spa&t), JEFFERSON CITY, MO— Our condolences go to the family of Irene
and George Brattain.
to the Jacksonville Electric Authority. The MDVC Local 257 retirees met on Dec. 8, 2009, for a McMillin, who passed away Nov. 21, 2009. She was
plans to monitor the project and the use of undocu- Christmas meal provided by the local. This year, in an IBEW member for 55 years and was Local 291
mented workers on it. lieu of a gift exchange, the retirees decided to con- office manager for 37 years. She is missed by all.
Holiday Food Drive tribute to a worthy cause. Congratulations to Bro. Lonny Wearin on the
Alan Jones, Pres. Retirees donated $800 to a Local 257 mem- birth of a new son. We thank Randy and Melanie
L.U. 197 (em&i), BLOOMINGTON, IL—We celebrated
a happy holiday season. Our apprentices did a fine ber’s family to assist with their son’s needs. Local Cope for their efforts putting on our 2009 Christmas
job collecting canned food for the needy during the 257 journeyman wireman Brian Kaiser’s 2-year old party. Great job.
2009 holidays. son, Brayden, was born with a kidney disorder and
has needed a kidney transplant. There has been a Ron Ely, P.S.
We held our annual Christmas party, and
everyone had a good time. Service pins were two-year wait for the transplant and the family has
awarded to: Dave Cooprider (10 years of service), spent countless hours in doctors’ offices, hospitals
Scott Taylor (10 years), Shawn Dehaven (15 years), and dialysis clinics. We commend the Local 257
Russell Roberts (35 years), Dave Ashenbremer (40 retirees for helping Bro. Kaiser’s family. The Kaisers
years) and Elmer Alsene (retiree). Congratulations, thank everyone for the prayers and contributions.
brothers, and thanks for your commitment to the Last November, CenturyLink (created by the
IBEW and our local. Door prizes were awarded and merger of CenturyTel and Embarq) employees nego-
good food and drink were served. tiated a new three-year contract. The negotiation
As we move forward into 2010 we wish our committee consisted of Local 257 Bus. Mgr. Don
members good luck in the year ahead. This is Bruemmer, Chandra Sullivan, Dale Adams and Greg
another contract year so we must be diligent in
attending journeyman classes to continue to hone
our skills.
This is also an election year for many local
Santa Claus (retired member Bill Gehm) Local 291 members completed work on a
and state candidates. If anyone wants to help, walk-
hands out gifts at Local 177’s children’s new Boise Airport/ FAA control tower.
ing precincts or getting involved with candidates
Christmas party in 2009.
who are friends of labor, please call the hall.
We wish Sean Tibbs, who is serving in Hope for Spring Upturn
Honoring Our Members Afghanistan, a safe and speedy tour. L.U. 309 (i,lctt,mo,mt,o,rts,spa&u), COLLINSVILLE,
Remember: take pride in the union, get IL—The economic downturn that has hit too many
L.U. 191 (c,i,mo,rtb&st), EVERETT, WA—The Retiree
involved, and stay involved. Local 257 Retirees Club Pres. Jerry Rehagen locals unfortunately has now touched ours. The
and Service Pin Dinner was held in December 2009
at the Cotton Tree Inn in Mt. Vernon, WA. Thanks to Mike Raikes, P.S. (left), Heather Kaiser and Brian Kaiser Inside branch is currently suffering unemployment
all who helped and attended, it was a great after- with son Brayden. since the completion of our two largest projects,
noon of fun, food, games and prizes. Suncoke at U.S. Steel and Abengoa Ethanol Plant in
Among the many service pin recipients were: Granite City. The Outside has slowed down a little,
for 50 years’ service—Andrew Desrosier, Robert E. Service pins are but we hope for a brighter spring.
Johnson, Wallace S. Mason, Dorrell B. Quinton, awarded at Local 197 2010 looks to be a busy year as numerous
Bing G. White, Reider R. Hammer; for 55 years— holiday party. From labor agreements are set to expire. We are always
William M. Rockwell; for 60 years—Wayne J. left are: Bus. Mgr. looking for members who have not served on nego-
Deming; and for 65 years—Stanley S. Schneller. Lance Reece, Pres. tiating committees to step up and help out with
Congratulations to recently retired brothers: Rich Veitengruber, new, fresh ideas.
Kent Barnes, George Brattain, Ronald Davison, and award recipients Our “Fifty-Year Dinner” was again held at
Ronald Evans, Richard Jubie, John Hovey, Gary Elmer Alsene, Dave Sunset Hills Country Club. As always it was well-
Lakey, John Palm, Dennis Patterson, Michael Potter, Cooprider, Shawn attended. Special congratulations to Carl W. Chesser
Gary Smith, Melvin Taylor and Tommy D. Tomlinson. Dehaven, Scott Taylor, and Robert L. Hartman Jr., our 70-year honorees.
Thanks to all members for your continued service. Russell Roberts and
Dave Ashenbremer. Scott Tweedy, A.B.M.
Local 449 members

worked on a LEED
design-build project for
the College of Southern
Idaho.
This building sets a new level of expectation Service Award Honorees

for design, one that is high-performance from the
user’s perspective, as well as from an energy effi- L.U. 545 (i), ST. JOSEPH, MO—At this writing, work
cient perspective. Occupancy sensors control the remains slow. The Lost Creek Wind Farm has helped
Local 351 Christmas party committee members gather. lighting, HVAC, and general-use receptacles. to ease a slow winter for us. New projects in this
Daylight sensors control lighting levels to allow nat- area are finally starting to bid.
ural sunlight to be utilized. When natural light is not Local 545 held our annual retirees meeting on
Holiday Party Located on South Sharon Amity Road, this sta-
sufficient, lighting levels automatically adjust to Dec. 3, 2009. At that meeting we awarded several
ple restaurant of the Queen City for the past 30 years
assure that lighting levels never fall below 36 foot- service pins to our retirees with 50 or more years of
L.U. 351 (c,cs,i,it,lctt,mt,o,se,spa&t), FOLSOM, NJ— is owned by Steve Black. It has hosted many dining
candles. The lighting in the common areas and lec- service. Receiving 50-year pins were: Martin Lajoie,
Our annual children’s Christmas party was held on celebrities, most recently Federal Reserve Chmn. Ben
ture halls is computer controlled for day and night Henry Ruhnke and Roy Wood. Awarded 55-year pins
Dec.13, 2009. Again, it was a wonderful celebration Bernanke, named Time magazine’s 2009 Person of
and different scenes. were: Aubrey Anderson, Frank Roth III and Roger
for the kids. Thanks to all the committee members the Year. This establishment is adorned by many
Energy savings on the lighting alone is figured Schultz Sr. Awarded 60-year pins were: Robert
who made it a huge success. They are: Duke Collins, items from the Hotel Charlotte dating from the
at 164,000 kilowatt hours annually, a saving of 50 Gilmore and Carl Schweder. Martin Logan Sr.
Kathy D’Alonzo, Dan Cosner, John Biondi, Bill Hosey, 1920s—including the original mahogany bar and
percent. This building is a LEED (Leadership in received his 70-year pin. We are very fortunate to
Jim Bresch, Joe Trumbetti, Chuck Dellavecchia, T.J. solid cherry valet doors. Local 379 historic pieces con-
Energy & Environmental Design) project and scored have so many healthy retirees in our local.
Wolfe, Ed Reiser, Dennis Kleiner, Ray Listman and tinue to be added along with other IBEW items,
48 points, well into “gold” level. We are saddened by the passing of Bro. Gary
Sean Newlin. including the Brotherhood’s decals on the front door!
Twelve journeyman wiremen and seven “Gar” Keene, who passed away in August 2009 at
We have established the Local 379/IBEW dis-
Daniel Cosner, P.S. apprentices from Local 449 worked on this Code of age 60. Our prayers are with his family.
count, extended to all members of our Brotherhood!
Excellence project.
A paid-up union dues receipt is all you need to show Greg Logan, B.M./F.S.
Care Packages for the Troops your server to receive the discount. Since the begin- Robert J. Bodell, B.M.
ning of this cross promotion, Local 379 has held
L.U. 369 (em,es,i,lctt,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), LOUISVILLE, numerous gatherings at the Hotel Charlotte, and the
KY—The Local 369 office staff collects $1 for every T- upcoming charter party will be held there in August. Linemen Brighten Holidays
shirt, hat, etc. they sell throughout the year—then When visiting Charlotte, NC, stop by and bring your
during the holidays they locate charities and needy local’s wares for display in the restaurant! L.U. 457 (u), MERIDEN, CT—In December 2009, line-
members to assist. men from Local 457 brightened the holidays for
Guy B. DePasquale, Historian patients at Connecticut Hospice in Branford by string-
For 2009, the staff spearheaded a project to
prepare care packages for military personnel sta- ing lights on the trees on the property after receiving
tioned overseas who are deployed from this state. a request for assistance with decorating the grounds
With the help of www.anysoldier.com they found for the holidays. [See photo, below.] The IBEW mem-
several troops from this area to send the packages. bers volunteered to give up a Saturday morning to
work outside in the freezing cold to make a difference Local 545 retired member Martin Logan Sr.
Joanne Caple, Ronda Goodin, Kay Profitt and
in the lives of others. Their generosity is an example (third from left) receives his 70-year service
Debbie Roby shopped for items requested by the
of what the holiday season is truly about. pin. Joining him are family members
soldiers. Word of this undertaking spread and the
following in the IBEW tradition: grandson
retirees decided to help. Tommie Humphreys, Rich Sank, B.M./F.S. Blain (15-year member), and sons Greg
through his connections with Dare-to-Care,
(28-year member), Martin Jr. (47-year
acquired 150 cases of snacks, toiletries, etc.
member) and John (40-year member).
Tommie recruited other retiree buddies with
trucks and they delivered four skids of boxes. Several
business agents unloaded this massive shipment
and the race was on to package everything for ship-
ping to the soldiers for Christmas. We contacted the
post office, which brought in extra help to handle
“The Founders” of the IBEW cross promotion
approximately 200 care packages for the troops.
are, from left: Local 379 Bus. Mgr. Bob Krebs;
Thanks to office staff, business agents,
Steve Black, owner of Hotel Charlotte Restau-
retirees and a few kind citizens, the packages were
rant; and Local 379 Historian Guy DePasquale.
shipped out in time. Most of all we thank the
troops, who risk their lives to keep this country safe.
We salute the troops and their families. Godspeed.
LEED Design-Build Project
John E. Morrison Jr., P.S. L.U. 449 (catv,em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), POCATELLO,
ID—Balanced Rock Electric, a signatory contractor in
Twin Falls, Idaho, participated in a design-build
Promoting the IBEW project for the College of Southern Idaho to build
the Health Science and Human Services Building.
L.U. 379 (i,o&rtb), CHARLOTTE, NC—On Aug. 1, 1926, This innovative and energy efficient 72,270 square-
our brothers signed the local union charter applica- foot building has space for health care technician
tion at the historic Hotel Charlotte. On the same date programs, classrooms, lecture halls, computer
Local 457 linemen volunteers who installed holiday lights at the Connecticut Hospice in
in 2009, officers and members kicked off a new rooms, simulator rooms, a dental lab, X-ray rooms,
Branford are, from left: T. Kinne, W. Quattlebaum, B. Hawkins, E. Mosca, J. Tucker,
cross promotion with the Hotel Charlotte Restaurant. numerous offices and support spaces.
B. Mehrtens, J. Bullis, M. Hartley, F. Curcio, R. Rizzitello and C. Richards.
Local Lines
2010 Election Cycle the Raleigh Durham Electrical JATC, and area Thanks to the local staff for making both holiday par- Corporon. Job well-done.
IBEW/NECA contractors. ties a success. Congratulations and best of luck to Ross
L.U. 551 (c,i&st), SANTA ROSA, CA—We have a brand The graduates, their families, JATC Committee MacKenzie on his retirement from the local in January.
new year and decade ahead of us to make positive members, other Local 553 apprentices, supportive Nicholas J. Segura Jr., P.S. It is with a heavy heart that I note the passing of
changes. We are in an election cycle with seats to NECA contractors and IBEW members all joined in retired Bro. Ambrose Richard Cole, 86, on Jan. 4, 2010.
fill, from City Council all the way up to the governor’s the celebration fun. Ambrose was the father of two other Local 625 mem-
seat. We will install a brand new phone bank system Steady Work Picture bers, retired member Lenny Cole and active member
at our union hall. It’s going to be real busy here. Ronald L. Cockman, B.M. Roger Cole. Our condolences go out to all the family.
L.U. 611 (catv,es,govt,i,lctt,o,spa,t&u), ALBU-
With the great bunch of union volunteers who are QUERQUE, NM—The local’s 2009 family Christmas 2009 was a very slow year for Nova Scotia as
glad to take action and get involved, it’s going to be party was a huge success. Each year the parties well you all know. All indications are for a better 2010
good times with strong grass-roots activity. I have a Prospective New Companies with several good-sized projects in Halifax and one
seem bigger and better and last year was no excep-
great feeling that our members will help elect candi- L.U. 557 (i,mt,rts&spa), SAGINAW, MI—The prospect tion. The kids took pictures with Santa and we had hospital in Truro coming soon. At this writing, we
dates who are friends of labor in 2010. of new companies entering the Saginaw area is a a face painter and other activities. Thank you to the have 450 journeymen and apprentices on the books.
We had a tough winter with many of our mem- bright light at the end of a long winter tunnel. Some committee members who put this great event
bers out of work. Bus. Mgr. Jack Buckhorn estab- Tom Griffiths, Pres.
solar cell companies have shown an interest in pos- together—your time and effort are appreciated.
lished a Benevolent Fund in 2004. It has helped sibly calling Saginaw their new home to manufac- On Jan. 9, the membership for the second
some of our distressed members. Recently with these ture components geared toward America’s new time in three months voted down our latest contract
funds the Executive Board ordered the issue of Looking to Spring
focus on green energy. proposal by a margin of 12 votes. At the last meeting
Safeway grocery cards to all of our out-of-work mem- No doubt that the recent work at the Hemlock as of press time, there were 305 people who signed L.U. 683 (em&i), COLUMBUS, OH—Our Annual White
bers for several past winter months. Semiconductor facility has shown new companies in but only 240 voted. I guess we’ll have to wait and Castle/Christmas Light installation and breakfast
As of press time, we’re hoping to get calls in that this area can still support some substantial see what happens next. event was Nov. 14, 2009. [See photo, below.] The
soon for our Humboldt Power Plant job. The job hit a economic growth. Couple this new work with addi- As of this writing, work has been steady with a crew was: Mario Ciardelli, Dennis Nicodemus, Rick
snag as the generators’ weight caused concern that tional pending expansion due in Hemlock, and few calls coming in here and there. Deime, Joe Biser, Carmella Biser, Dan George, Skip
the roadways would fail in transport. So, at this writ- things can start to look a bit more optimistic than in Local 611 extends condolences to families of Teaford, Bill Davies, Steve Smith, Gary Grcic, Margie
ing, the generators are sitting in a holding facility previous months. It is no secret that much of the the following who passed away: Donald E. Leahy, Richards and Committee Chair Ed Moore. Thanks to
until repairs or improvements happen to the roads. state of Michigan has struggled with a major down- Nicholas M. Veroche, James A. Wiley Jr. and Manual Roberts Electric for use of the bucket truck.
Denise D. Soza, P.S. turn. Optimism must prevail in order to weather the “Ted” Cordova. The retirees luncheon on Dec. 5, 2009, was
difficult winter. Frozen temperatures may chill us for well-attended and everyone enjoyed the occasion.
now, but let’s try to stay warm in the long run. Darrell J. Blair, P.S. Local 683 officers appreciated the invitation to attend
Our local was saddened by the sudden death and enjoyed the get-together and the great food.
on Nov. 23, 2009, of Bro. Scott MacArthur. He was At the Dec. 10 union meeting/Christmas party,
54 and suffered a fatal heart attack. Bro. Scott was a many prizes were given away including: money, blue
remarkable union member and did wonderful jackets and OSU hockey tickets, a rifle, a shotgun
things for the IBEW and its members in his time on and a year of paid dues to some lucky members. Rod
Earth. He is truly missed. Sumner received the Volunteer of the Year Award.
We extend condolences to the family of Robert
Evan Alardyce, P.S. L. Griffin, who passed away Nov. 19, 2009.
We hope this spring our IBEW membership will
see an increase in employment to get all members
Generators needed for a Local 551 Humboldt Celebrations a Success back to work. We also thank the locals that are help-
Power Plant job await transport. L.U. 569 (i,mar, IBEW members attend the Local 611 family ing our traveling members with job opportunities.
mt,rts&spa), Christmas party.
Rick Deime, V.P./P.S.
SAN DIEGO, CA—
Graduation Celebration Our annual San Red Seal Journeyman Status
Diego holiday 697 ‘LEEDS’ The Way
L.U. 553 (i,mt,o&ws), RALEIGH, NC—IBEW Local 553 party was held L.U. 625 (ees,em,i,mar&mt), HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA,
recently held a graduation celebration for five stu- Dec. 9, 2009. CANADA—The new location for our local’s annual L.U. 697 (c,es,i,mt&se) GARY AND HAMMOND, IN—
dents who completed their journeyman inside wire- The IBEW hall Christmas dinner and dance was a hit last year and all IBEW Local 697, NECA’s Northern Indiana Chapter
man apprenticeship. was filled to who attended enjoyed the meal and live band. Atten- and the Lake County JATC broke ground for a new
John Martin, EricCousins, Stephen Baker, James Joshua Miranda (left) capacity with dance was up to about 180 people. Word of mouth Training and Administration Center located in
Poplin and Alton Lynch all met the required classroom visits with Santa at the members and should put that number over 200 next December. Merrillville, IN, on Sept. 29, 2009. [See photo, pg. 13.]
criteria to complete their apprenticeship. Their dedi- Local 569 Imperial County their families. We At the end of 2009, seven more members got The facility combines the Local 697 business
cation to the program, the local union and the organ- holiday party. were also joined their Red Seal Journeyman status. This brings 2009 office, apprenticeship training center, benefit trust
ized electrical industry is evident by their success. by numerous numbers up to 35! Congratulations to Bros. Joe funds office and credit union. This 40,000 square-
The celebration included a southern-style pig elected representatives. Office manager Dana McCarthy, Chad Richardson, David Joyce, Art Billard, foot structure will be the first privately owned LEED
roast barbecue dinner prepared by local IBEW/NECA Morgan again provided the children with delicious John Shorter, Scott Coulter, Jamie Gilby and Adam
contractors. Door prizes were donated by Local 553, homemade cookies, and the kids had
fun customizing them with frosting
and sprinkles. Santa also delivered
gifts and took pictures with the chil-
dren. All had a great time.
Also, on Dec. 16 our annual holi-
day party was held at our new Imperial
County Office and Training Center facil-
ity for the first time. A big thanks to Local 683
IBEW Local 47, which not only donated crew
the use of their impressive grill on members
wheels, but also assisted in preparing gather for
a tasty carne asada dinner for our the Annual
members and guests. Santa handed White
out gifts to the delight of the children. Castle/
Local 553 congratulates recent JATC apprentice graduates, California Assembly member Manuel Christmas
from left: John Martin, Eric Cousins, Stephen Baker, James Perez was on hand to give his vision of Light
Poplin and Alton Lynch. bringing jobs to the Imperial Valley. installation.
IBEW Local 697, NECA’S Northern Indiana Chapter and Lake County JATC break ground for new Local 915 members and their families enjoy 2009 Christmas party.
Training and Administration Center.
Solidarity & Fellowship on the local’s current investments and a beneficial
certified building in Lake County. It is on track for Making it to the rodeo, let alone winning it, was savings over the current cost of renting office space.
LEED “silver” level certification, and has potential in question shortly before the event. The original team L.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FL—Local 915 hosted its The purchase is a single-story commercial office
to make “gold” level. of IBEW Local 753 members Dana Underwood and annual Christmas party in December 2009. The building, approximately 7,400 square feet, with a par-
Local 697 is committed to new technology and Adam Joy had been practicing for weeks with coach event was chaired by Roberto Rosa and with the tially exposed lower level. Building features include a
training in alternative energy for photovoltaic and wind Steve Holt (who is on honorary withdrawal from Local help of so many volunteers, it was a smashing suc- glass atrium entrance, vaulted ceiling, first-floor bank
energy. The project qualified for a $75,000 matching 753). Underwood and Joy had established the times cess. To have so many brothers and sisters bring vault and a walk-out deck. There are 24 onsite parking
grant from the State of Indiana for a 21.5 KW photo- needed to win the competition and were gearing up to their families and gather together in solidarity and stalls along with ample street parking in this indus-
voltaic system supplying “green” power to the site. compete when Joy sustained an injury forcing Joy to fellowship was inspiring. It was a tough year for so trial neighborhood. The building will provide office
Local 697 member and LEED accredited professional withdraw and Holt to replace him. This proven ability to many of our members and to be able to put that space for the business manager, assistant business
Tracy Hall helped spearhead aspects of the project. work together speaks well for the relationship between aside to share in the Christmas spirit is truly a gift. managers and office administrator, as well as meeting
Infrastructure for a future wind turbine is also planned. Local 753 and City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Attendees ranged from retirees and members with rooms for the Executive Board and chief stewards.
The facility features glass walls showcasing more than 50 years in the Brotherhood, to new The intent is to occupy the building by the end
main switchgear and low voltage mainframes, with Dick Wilson, P.S.
apprentices with only a few months of service. of March 2010. As of this writing, plans are in place
video screens monitoring building performance. The The children enjoyed fun activities, and so for some minor work needed on the building to be
JATC section includes an open-air, third-floor class- many door prizes were given away it was hard not to accomplished by member volunteers during February
room with the photovoltaic arrays manufactured by win something. The big prizes were two flat-screen and March.
IBEW members at the Sharp factory in Tennessee and TVs and a special hand-made fishing rod. The dinner
installed and maintained by training center students. was of Cuban fare and we had delicious desserts. Kurt Roberts, P.S.
LEDs will be used in all exterior fixtures. Completion Our sincere thanks go to Roberto and his wife,
is scheduled for fall 2010. Progress of the project can Diana, and to all the volunteers who helped make
be accessed through a link from our Web site this an event to remember. ‘A Better Tomorrow’
www.ibew697.org to a real time Webcam onsite.
Theresa King, P.S. L.U. 1015 (em&i), WESLACO, TX—Local 1015 members
Our new home will serve as another proud
attended their first Code of Excellence class on Nov. 21,
symbol of our great Brotherhood, and partnership
2009. Bus. Mgr. Sergio A. Salinas was the instructor.
for generations to come. Local 753 Gas Rodeo team members display
Office Building Investment “Because of the excellent training and material I
trophy. From left are: Local 753 Bus. Mgr.
Raymond E. Kasmark, B.M. received at the Seventh District Train the Trainer class,
Bradley Stokes; rodeo team members Dana
L.U. 965 (em,govt,ptc&u), MADISON, WI—Local 965 we received positive feedback from the 21 members
Underwood and Steve Holt; and IBEW
made a bold investment in its future on Dec. 4, who participated,” Bus. Mgr. Salinas said. He notes
Eleventh District Int. Rep. Jim Lynch.
Career of Service 2009, when it signed an agreement to purchase an that the COE will not only benefit existing signatory
office building located at 701 Watson Avenue, contractors, “but also prospective new contractors in
L.U. 723 (em,govt,rtb,rts&t), FORT WAYNE, IN—Local Wind Farm Projects Madison, WI, after approval was granted by the the Rio Grande Valley.”
723 sent our good friend Executive Board member L.U. 773 (as,em,i,mo&o), WINDSOR, ONTARIO, rank-and-file as well as the International Office. Among the 21 participants were 13 first-year
and steward Jon Burkhead on his next adventure of CANADA—Our work picture will improve in 2010, with Key elements in the decision to make the pur- apprentices. Bro. William Balsells, one of the first-year
retirement. manpower on four major wind farm projects. Black chase were the favorable real estate market, low return apprentices attending, received an outstanding evalu-
Jon served selflessly as a steward for more than and McDonald will finish up at the Harrow Wind Farm,
20 years at United Telephone, Sprint, Embarq, and and will start soon on Port Alma phase 2; Henkels &
later at CenturyLink. Local 723 would like to recognize McCoy Inc. and K Line are busy at the Raleigh Wind
Jon as a valued member and friend. We wish him Energy location. Motor City Electric and Mid South
good luck and happy adventures in his retirement. Contractors are working at the Comber Wind Farm site.
Michelle Barbour, Exec. Board Other projects include a $90 million University
of Windsor engineering building, St. Clair College
upgrades, and a new Leamington, Ontario, municipal
National Gas Rodeo Team building. The government’s Economic Action Plan dol-
lars will start to put some IBEW people to work due to
L.U. 753 (u), SPRINGFIELD, MO—The Gas House the funding of some major water treatment projects.
Gorillas team of City Utilities of Springfield, MO, It’s a bargaining year for the construction
swept four out of five events, while tying for first trades in the Province of Ontario and when you read
place in the remaining event at the National Gas this, hopefully the IBEW will have reached, or be
Rodeo held Sept. 25, 2009. Teams from across the close to, an agreement.
United States attended the event, hosted by Local 773 is honoured to be hosting the 47th
Midwest Energy Association. The team won events Annual OPC-CCO HockeyTournament in April at the Local 1015 participants attend a Code of Excellence class. From left, front row, are: Hector Banda,
that comprised cutting a 6-inch pipe by hand with a WFCU Centre sports arena. We hope all the teams have Lupe Hernandez, Jesse Sanchez, Ramon Martinez, Genaro Alvarez, Carlos Ingles, Aaron Buchner;
wheel cutter; running a gas service; building a a great tournament and enjoy themselves in Windsor. middle row, Roberto Lara, Juan Benitez, Emmanuel Yanez, Doroteo Marez, Mike Sauceda, Aaron
meter set; hand digging a vault with shovels; and a Bazan, Bus. Mgr. Sergio A. Salinas (instructor); back row, Jonathan E. Robles, Miguel Sanchez,
relay composed of numerous job-related tasks. David Spencer, P.S. William Balsells, George Cepeda and Ruben Garza. (Ray Duran snapped the photo.)
Local Lines
ation report from his employer, L&O Electric. L&O protested the company’s announced intention of Graham, Chris Moore, Pete Poulin and Steve Tracey. Hawaiian Telcom Update
supervisor Eric Parrot stated, “Apprentice Balsells is a eliminating contractual protections for retirement Recent retirees include Greg True, Everett
hard worker with great potential as he begins his medical benefits during negotiations for a new con- Scott, Dave Weed and Tom Smith. We thank each for L.U. 1357 (t), HONOLULU, HI—Hawaiian Telcom filed
career as a union electrician.” We are grateful to our tract. The picket action was followed by a candlelight their many years of dedicated service to the local for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Dec. 1, 2008, in an
signatory contractors who recognize the hard work rally with speeches by clergy members and other union and the industry. attempt to reorganize and reduce its debt. On Nov.
Local 1015 and the RGV/JATC are doing to recruit and unions. Although the company and union agreed to 13, 2009, bankruptcy judge Lloyd King ruled to con-
train the best workers in the Rio Grande Valley. a temporary extension of the contract beyond its William Gifford, P.S. firm Hawaiian Telcom’s proposed Plan of
Special thanks to the Seventh District office Dec. 31, 2009, expiration date, NV Energy has shown Reorganization, without modification. The confirmed
and local unions on the Texas Gulf Coast for their no inclination to change its position on retirement “Reorganization Plan” will reduce the debt from $1.5
continued support for Local 1015. medical benefits. The union increased pressure on billion to $300 million and will assume the collective
the company over the Christmas 2009 holiday sea- bargaining agreement, as well as the funding of the
Ray Duran, P.S. son by placing full-page ads in all the major newspa- pension plan. This will make the company a more
pers in northern Nevada. In the ad, headlined “NV vibrant competitor as it emerges out of Chapter 11.
Energy: Honor Your Promise to Workers,” leaders of Local 1357 Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Scot Long stated,
A Successful Year Nevada’s faith community called on company execu- “We’ve always supported the business plan. The
L.U. 1049 (lctt,o,u&uow), LONG ISLAND, NY—2009 tives to “keep their word.” longer we are in Chapter 11, no one benefits.”
was another successful year for Local 1049. With the The local is gearing up for bargaining over the By the time you receive this, Local 1357 will
sale of former IBEW 1381’s building, we enhanced clerical agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric, which have elected local union and unit officers for the
our General Fund and created a larger, stronger expires at the end of 2010. The bargaining commit- 2010-2013 term of office, as well as delegates to the
voice for our members. Bus. Mgr. Robert Shand has tee met to strategize for mobilizing members, and 38th IBEW International Convention. We wish
allocated some of the monies to improve the flow of the union plans joint educational meetings with Godspeed to our staff and elected officials, and we
information for more effective communications with company negotiators to study issues underlying the welcome the chance to continue to build strong
the membership. Future improvements will include negotiations. Members can submit bargaining pro- leaders and a strong work force for Local 1357. With
a new media center and a memorial garden, where posals this spring at unit meetings. contract negotiations and state elections coming up
members can reflect on the contributions of past The local’s mobilization against privatization at soon, 2010 will be a busy year for us, and we look
members, as well as contemplate their own role in the City of Redding helped force the city council to forward to working with Hawaiian Telcom and IT&E.
building the union for present and future members. back off of a sweeping plan to outsource IBEW jobs to
Karenann Wedge, P.S.
We ended 2009 by negotiating a new contract the private sector. The union engaged in a wide-rang-
for our Line Clearance Tree Trim members. The three- ing campaign against the privatization plan, including
year agreement includes general wage increases and radio talk shows, paid radio ads, a city hall rally, testi-
mony before city officials, etc. The local remains on
A ‘Living Local’
an employer-funded increase to the Medical Fund.
We also successfully expanded our jurisdiction to high alert in Redding, where some city leaders are still L.U. 1439 (u), ST. LOUIS, MO—We at Local 1439 are a
include Tree Trimming along the Long Island Railroad. pursuing an outsourcing agenda and where two pro- part of what I like to call a “Living Local.” Our member-
2010 will be challenging as well. The Long posed ballot measures would target retiree benefits. ship is working to assist, support and encourage those
Augusta, ME, Local 1253 members Shane
Island Power Authority will put the Maintenance in other locals who are laid off, while being friend and
Eric Wolfe, P.S. Jordan and Steve Krapf terminate control
Services Agreement out for bid and National Grid is family to our own local members. Generosity is a beau-
transformers for signatory contractor Northline
actively seeking buyers for its Generation and Home tiful blessing for both the giver and recipient.
Utilities at Stetson Mountain wind farm.
Energy Services Divisions. We will also negotiate We are still looking for experienced relay tech-
Training Success nicians. These are good jobs with great pay and
new contracts for our members who work for
National Grid Home Energy Services, Waste L.U. 1253 (i), AUGUSTA, ME—Congratulations to Rick Election of Officers benefits. We seek to increase our membership with
Recycling Solutions, and National Grid. Broad, Pat Dauphinee and Harry Lyons for their suc- qualified craftsmen. Even in this market, we have
L.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MD—On Nov. 12, 2009, offi- trouble filling these positions. If you know a quali-
Remember to stay informed: attend the general cess on the EPRI certification exam taken on Dec.
cers were elected for a three-year term. Local 1307 fied relay technician, please pass this message on.
meetings, visit our Web site www.ibew1049.org, 12, 2009, following the JATC sponsored instrumen-
officers are: Bus. Mgr./Pres. David Adkins, Vice Pres. We also strive to be a leader in safety. The Blue
and sign up to receive the “Hot Wire.” tation course.
Lindley Hudson, Rec. Sec. Debbie Fidderman, Fin. Hat safety program is being implemented on Entergy-
Twelve Local 1253 members had the opportu-
Thomas J. Dowling, R.S. Sec. Michele Horner, Treas. Andy Genga; and E-Board Arkansas and Alliant properties due to its success in
nity in December to participate in comprehensive
members Mark Derrickson, Chuck Harris, Vaughn 1439’s jurisdiction on the Ameren, Missouri, property.
wind turbine tower training sponsored by signatory
Horner, Jack Sturgis, Ginny Williams, Heather Adkins, Increased partnerships with the employers foster a
contractor Larkin Enterprises Inc. and Maine’s North
Union Workers Mobilize Star Alliance. Training consisted of composite and
Billy Swift, Bob Weyant and Eddie Sparks. better relationship with the employees and members.
We thank outgoing E-Board members for their We have excellent leadership in St. Louis and
L.U. 1245 (catv,em,govt,lctt,o,pet,t&u), VACAVILLE, safety training, both in the classroom and hands-on.
service to the local: Clarence Fletcher, Curt Hudson, throughout Local 1439. Without the skill and dedica-
CA—More than 400 retired and working members This included tower rescue, thanks to access pro-
Dawn Furlough, Jane Daisey and Richard Adkins. tion of the rank and file, our local could not thrive. We
set up the first picket line in the local’s 62 years of vided by First Wind. Participants included: Justin
Local 1307 congratulates four members who are proud of the Local 1439 members. They are gener-
representing workers at NV Energy. The informa- Alberico, Tim Bickford, Pat Cameron, Larry Drake,
retired last year: Hubert “Pie” Phillips, William ous, people of character and committed to making the
tional picket, at the company’s Reno headquarters, Chris Dunlop, Tim Dyer, Pete Fish, Steve Foster, Tom
Moore, Linda Hardesty and Donna Sterling. IBEW better, one good job, one good deed, at a time.
Bro. Phillips began work at Delmarva Power as Please remember all those bravely serving our
a meter reader in 1974. He took a utility service posi- country to protect these inalienable rights.
tion in 1994, later transferred to Centreville District,
and retired Feb. 1, 2009. Ken Carroll, P.S.
Bro. Moore started at Delmarva Power as a Michael Walter, B.M.
meter reader in 1972, advanced to engineering field-
man and retired June 1, 2009.
Sister Hardesty worked at Delmarva Power Officers Elected
since 1972. She retired as a clerical associate in
L.U. 1501 (ees,em,mo,pet,rts&t), BALTIMORE, MD—Our
Fleet Services and the Substation Department on
local held its election of officers in December 2009.
June 1, 2009
Local 1501 officers elected to guide the local
Sister Sterling started at Delmarva Power in
for the next three years are: Bus. Mgr./Pres. Dion F.
1966. She most recently worked as a protective equip-
Guthrie, Vice Pres. Fred Richards, Treas. George
ment tester in Salisbury and retired on Feb. 1, 2009.
Fulton, Fin. Sec. Jamie Ripley and Rec. Sec. Thomas
Best wishes to all for a happy retirement.
Rostkowski. Elected to the Executive Board: William
Local 1245 line workers from nearly 20 employers gather at Weakley Hall in late 2009 for a E.D. Sparks, P.S. Iasielo—Western Central District; Jeffrey Dunn—
two-day safety summit, convened by Bus. Mgr. Tom Dalzell in the wake of three jobsite Northern District; Robert Denhardt—Mid-Eastern
fatalities during the year. During a general discussion, Local 1245 Safety Committee member District; and Anthony Behrens—Southern District.
and SMUD electrician Art Torres, standing at right, offers his perspective to the group. Local 1501-2 officers are: Chm. Fred Richards,
Vice Chmn. Jason Strawhorn, Recorder Robert Local 1739 member Frank
‘Actions Can Solve Problems’ Kastle (center) and Local
Taminelli; and Executive Committee members Neil
Becker, Delaney Burkart, Bob Denhardt, Walter L.U. 1579 (i&o), AUGUSTA, GA—IBEW has the best elec- 1687 Steward Mike House
Plesniak and John Phillips. tricians a contractor could ever want. We learn a variety (second from left) present
Our thanks to Election Committee members— of skills within the electrical industry and we pass IBEW contribution of
Earl Brown Jr., Kathy Doyle, George Noble and John those skills to our apprentices. If only being the best in $1,300-plus to the
Zebraski—for their time and hard work. what we do would count for 100 percent of the grade. Callander, Ontario,
Bus. Mgr./Pres. Guthrie states that the officers Our IBEW members are well-trained—that is Food Bank.
and stewards of the local will continue to do the not a problem. The problem is sometimes coming in
utmost in protecting the jobs and working condi- late, leaving early, not showing up at all and com-
tions of our members. He also stated he is proud to plaining about working outside. Electrical work is
have won by such an overwhelming majority (3 to 1) everywhere and we don’t have bankers’ hours.
and has just successfully stood for his 14th straight If we all showed up to work on time, did our
election covering more than 40 years. jobs and went home at the end of the day, that
would help strengthen union contractors, increase Bro. Boswell also reports that 2010 Continuing in Congress and set the party of the working class
Thomas Rostkowski, R.S. our market share and benefit our membership. Education class schedules were mailed out to all. back 20 years.
In the nonunion world, the electricians are not Reminder: You must have six hours of continuing Tennessee primary elections are Aug. 5. Three
trained to do quality electrical work. However, they education each year to keep your Kentucky state elec- friends of labor are candidates in the primary race for
Union Solidarity are good at working every day and not complaining trical license valid. Contact the hall for registration. governor: Jim Kyle, Kim McMillan and Mike McWherter.
about where they work. In the Augusta area, they In sadness we report the passing of retired For U.S. Congress, as of press time, candidates
L.U. 1523 (u), WICHITA, KS—I know it’s early but we Bro. Bob Renfrow. May he rest in peace. include: for the 8th Congressional District—state Sen.
go back to the negotiation table in one year, and a have the largest market share.
We can help solve our problems by simply Roy Herron; and for the 7th District—Greg Rabidoux,
year can go by quickly. Get out your contract book Tim Blandford, R.S. law professor at Austin Peay State University. At this
and read it; it is your lifeline to your job benefits. doing what we are supposed to do. There are very
few in the IBEW that this applies too, but one bad writing, we don’t have an announced candidate for
Back when our local was started, a lot of time was retiring Rep. Bart Gordon’s 6th District seat. I will post
spent putting our first contract together. So start apple can spoil the whole bunch. Funds Raised for Food Bank updates as available. For voter registration informa-
thinking about it for the good of the union. Without Until next time, God bless.
L.U. 1739 (i&o), BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA—IBEW tion, visit the Local 1749 Web site www.IBEW1749.org
your input there would be no union. Without your Will Salters, A.B.M. and click on “political links.”
Locals 1739 and 1687, Sudbury, presented a donation
solidarity, there would be no union. We the mem-
of more than $1,300 raised by fellow IBEW electricians
bers are the union. With the economic slowdown, Mark J. DeJuliis, P.S./E-Board
for the community of Callander, Ontario, Food Bank.
things are tight. So far we have weathered the New Projects Scheduled The donation was presented during a Christmas party
storm. We all have things that we would like to have
L.U. 1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENSBORO, KY—Pres. held at Lulu’s Bar. [See photo, above.] Generosity of Membership
in the contract for the better of the union. The ear-
Kenny Woodward and Bus. Mgr. Gary Osborne Tradesmen working at the new North Bay
lier we begin, the better we will come out next year.
awarded service pins at our December 2009 Hospital organized the event to help those less fortu- L.U. 2325 (t), WORCESTER, MA—Bus. Mgr. Dave
The IBEW members with the electrical depart-
monthly meeting. Awards ranged from 20-year to nate. This was the second year in which union electri- Keating thanks all Local 2325 members who partici-
ment of the City of Coffeyville, KS, ratified their new
60-year pins. We also recognized members who cians were able to assist the local community of pated in or donated to the 2009 Toys for Tots cam-
contract unanimously, with a slight wage increase
retired in 2009: Ernie Casey, Charlie Daugherty, Callander. A big thank-you goes out to everyone who paign. The generosity of our membership during the
on their “wage only” third-year opener. The city was
Harold Hancock, Joe McBride, Chuck Payne, Gordon attended the event and contributed to the fund-raiser. 2009 holiday season surpassed all our previous
hit hard with the flood of 2007 and is still recovering.
Payne, Gerald Ralph, Ron Rummage, Darryl Self, efforts. Local 2325 raised more than $5,000 and
Congratulations to Amy Pointer, a new apprentice Frank Kastle, P.S.
Richard Thomson and Ron Townsend. donated some 600 toys to the program. Thank you
meter person. Good luck on your new venture, Amy.
The Owensboro Mercy Health Systems’ new to the U.S. Marine Corps for its ongoing work with
Candy C. Cruz-Dodd, P.S. hospital project was awarded to Downs Electric this wonderful program.
from Nashville, TN. Our own Beltline Electric will We also thank our COPE Committee for their
supply local manpower to Downs for this project. hard work during the 2009 municipal elections and
The Owensboro Downtown Development proj- the Massachusetts special election for U.S. Senate.
ect is underway; a new hotel and attached sports A highlight of our COPE efforts was the elec-
arena will be built; and the Owensboro Public tion of Local 2325 member Dave Cormier to the City
Works building renovations are upcoming. Two Council in Leominster. The election of union mem-
union general contractors were low bidders. We bers to political office is the only way to ensure
have commitments from local leaders that all these unwavering political support for the labor move-
projects will be done with our local labor work force. ment. The best way to get our members elected is
Local 1749 Bro. Steve Hughes (seated), a by supporting the IBEW’s COPE efforts.
Membership Development Coordinator and 30-year member, retired from TVA. Extending
JATC Sec. Larry Boswell reports that renovations Political action must be part of a greater overall
congratulations are, from left, Steve’s son strategy if we have any hopes of holding on to what
have begun on our new training center located at Brandon (left), also a TVA employee and Local
224 Ewing Road in Owensboro. To volunteer some we have earned and securing greater gains in the
1749 member; wife Sharron; and son Derrick. future. Get involved in your local and remember that
time for the cause, contact the hall.
our union is only as strong as our weakest member.
Tennessee Election Year
Local 1547 Bus. Mgr. Larry Bell (right) Paul Mark, P.S.
presents plaque to power lineman Bill L.U. 1749 (u), NEW JOHNSONVILLE, TN—Bro. George
Pedersen, who recently retired. Potter, a 40-year IBEW member, Executive Board
chair, and steward at Tennessee Valley Authority’s
Awards Presented Cumberland Fossil Plant, received a plaque for his
service to the TVA Veterans Chapter. George previ-
L.U. 1547 (c,em,i,o,t&u), ANCHORAGE, AK—Bus. Mgr. ously served as a chapter officer and will be missed.
Larry Bell recently presented an inscribed gold pan Congratulations to George on his retirement.
to Bill Pedersen, a longtime IBEW power lineman Bro. Steve Hughes, a 30-year member, also
who retired after 33 years of service. Bro. Pedersen retired from TVA. He passed the IBEW torch on to his
was employed by Chugach Electric for many years. son Brandon Hughes, also a TVA employee and
Congratulations also to Local 1547 retired elec- Local 1749 member. Congratulations, Steve.
trician Karl Schroeder, who recently received his Remember to register and vote this year. 2010
Local 2325 Executive Board member Dan
IBEW 50-year pin. Unit 102 Executive Board member is a very important election year for working folks in
Manning (left) and COPE Chmn. Paul Mark
Tom Minder presented that award. Local 1701 members Bill Dixon (left) and Tennessee. We need to capture three House seats
(right) are joined for a photo by former
Richard Thomson receive 35-year service pins or the opposition will redistrict the state, which
Melinda Taylor, P.S. Massachusetts governor Mike Dukakis (second
at the December 2009 monthly meeting. could cause us to lose three very important friends
from left) and U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano.
In Memoriam
Members for Whom PBF Death Claims were Approved in January 2010
Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death
1 Clarkson, W. L. 5/23/2009 25 Anderson, J. V. 12/23/2009 103 Missett, J. R. 12/2/2009 164 Kopetsky, J. L. 11/3/2009 364 Stevens, J. H. 11/7/2009
1 DiMaggio, J. 10/28/2009 25 Koeppen, J. 11/7/2009 103 O’Brien, K. 12/10/2009 164 Robertson, T. F. 11/30/2009 369 Akin, G. W. 11/4/2009
1 Gerber, A. J. 12/6/2009 25 Parrett, W. V. 11/18/2007 103 O’Connell, J. E. 11/30/2009 164 Shuff, W. D. 10/13/2009 369 Alexander, J. R. 12/4/2009
1 Kornhardt, L. E. 9/6/2009 26 Kline, E. P. 9/25/2009 103 Umano, R. F. 11/3/2009 175 Cash, J. W. 12/3/2009 369 Eckart, G. H. 5/4/2009
1 Ragan, H. L. 11/25/2009 29 McGowan, N. C. 11/14/2009 104 Burns, T. J. 1/17/2007 175 McElroy, R. D. 11/17/2009 369 King, J. N. 11/26/2009
1 Reinheimer, J. C. 11/5/2009 34 Harvey, R. L. 8/22/2009 104 Dunlavey, P. E. 7/26/2009 176 Sage, R. L. 12/31/2009 369 Rose, B. N. 11/25/2009
1 Stuckel, M. M. 10/8/2009 34 Molitor, R. E. 12/15/2007 104 Young, J. E. 5/6/2009 177 Belshaw, T. T. 10/21/2009 379 Dew, W. F. 12/14/2009
1 Walker, B. 10/26/2009 38 Engelman, F. S. 12/16/2009 105 Bryce, P. 12/25/2009 177 Crews, T. R. 10/29/2008 379 Sprouse, D. B. 11/30/2009
2 Ihler, V. W. 11/7/2009 38 Fahl, C. M. 11/10/2009 106 Lindfors, H. L. 11/20/2009 177 Horne, J. 11/30/2007 387 France, G. A. 10/9/2009
2 Politte, J. W. 12/6/2009 38 Hayman, W. D. 12/17/2009 110 Stolarczyk, T. W. 10/3/2009 191 Labossiere, J. 11/1/2009 388 Zakrzewski, S. J. 11/14/2009
3 Crespo, F. 11/20/2009 41 Bernhard, P. 11/7/2009 111 Doyle, C. H. 11/13/2009 194 Fontana, T. J. 11/30/2009 400 Thompson, J. W. 8/8/2009
3 Cundari, F. 11/28/2009 41 Davis, T. M. 11/2/2009 111 Jamison, D. W. 11/30/2009 194 Leach, R. E. 10/4/2009 405 Keister, B. C. 12/6/2009
3 Dabrowski, J. 10/11/2009 41 Heitmann, B. J. 11/6/2009 113 Carmack, W. R. 9/6/2009 212 Oldham, J. T. 12/12/2009 424 Shostak, A. J. 9/18/2009
3 Darby, J. L. 11/25/2009 44 McKinnis, F. 10/13/2009 113 Jarrett, R. D. 11/27/2008 212 Satzger, S. 11/11/2009 428 Chidgey, J. P. 12/17/2009
3 De Albero, C. 1/27/2009 46 Fisk, E. S. 11/13/2009 115 Law, J. 1/12/2010 212 Schamer, J. M. 12/17/2009 428 Doll, F. R. 3/2/2009
3 Fletcher, M. A. 10/25/2009 46 Huffman, J. W. 12/4/2009 115 Ratz, G. 12/14/2009 213 Gunn, W. M. 10/28/2009 428 Hall, J. L. 9/17/2009
3 Graziano, W. J. 11/7/2009 46 Nelson, W. L. 12/12/2009 115 Smyth, J. R. 1/5/2010 213 McLachlan, A. 10/11/2009 428 Julian, C. I. 12/3/2009
3 Jean, R. T. 12/3/2009 46 Scillo, T. 11/30/2009 120 Wetzel, H. 2/9/2007 213 Steiner, J. 10/30/2009 429 Peden, W. E. 10/20/2009
3 Kamin, I. 10/17/2009 46 Slagle, E. E. 10/23/2009 124 Cobb, R. W. 10/31/2009 226 Sexton, R. R. 10/26/2009 441 Hoagland, H. R. 11/5/2009
3 Kelly, T. P. 11/24/2009 48 Johnson, E. L. 9/18/2009 124 England, J. E. 11/11/2009 233 Houle, P. L. 12/9/2009 445 Tramel, C. C. 9/9/2009
3 Lee, E. M. 11/1/2009 48 Ziegler, J. G. 11/22/2009 124 Hunt, C. E. 11/15/2009 233 Warnstrom, R. K. 11/28/2009 465 Schoenwald, J. 11/4/2009
3 Lockhart, W. J. 11/20/2009 51 Boyd, J. H. 11/23/2009 124 Joyce, J. J. 11/22/2009 236 Lega, G. C. 9/25/2009 466 Legg, M. L. 12/19/2009
3 Loweth, C. H. 8/30/2009 56 Gulya, D. G. 11/22/2009 124 Lamm, B. 11/25/2009 242 Karasek, F. C. 1/5/2010 474 Coleman, G. W. 8/9/2006
3 Lyons, J. M. 11/3/2009 57 Bingham, W. G. 12/3/2009 125 Beery, L. D. 9/4/2009 242 Saethre, L. W. 11/20/2009 474 Stevens, R. R. 11/28/2009
3 McEntee, E. P. 11/28/2009 57 Crane, V. H. 12/6/2009 125 Madaris, R. D. 12/17/2009 246 Kelley, G. M. 10/10/2009 479 Breaux, L. R. 6/18/2009
3 Meola, J. A. 11/9/2009 57 Rhea, F. A. 11/2/2009 125 Strecker, R. N. 12/28/2009 252 Carpenter, J. B. 9/4/2009 479 Brookshire, B. 12/6/2009
3 Palazzolo, S. 6/22/2007 58 Bars, J. S. 12/29/2009 125 West, S. H. 11/20/2009 257 Rackers, H. L. 11/9/2009 479 Garza, H. 11/10/2009
3 Prato, S. C. 11/16/2009 58 Czaja, J. W. 12/4/2009 125 Wright, H. W. 12/4/2009 258 Daniel, M. J. 5/27/2009 479 Marsh, C. 9/26/2009
3 Schwartz, S. M. 10/27/2009 58 Garvock, M. W. 8/15/2009 126 Miller, G. R. 11/28/2009 265 Patrick, G. L. 11/3/2009 479 Stein, E. F. 11/24/2009
3 Siracusano, S. 10/21/2009 58 Judycki, H. W. 11/15/2009 126 Parada, W. J. 12/2/2009 265 Sommerfeld, P. C. 9/8/2009 480 Owens, P. 11/22/2009
3 Tine, G. 10/24/2009 58 Katz, M. L. 12/23/2009 129 Meilander, R. N. 11/25/2009 270 Dixon, W. G. 12/11/2009 481 Crabtree, R. E. 12/8/2009
3 Ubieta, L. 11/15/2009 58 Mitchelson, R. L. 12/13/2009 129 Tracy, S. R. 11/3/2009 275 Alfieri, R. 12/7/2009 490 Beaudoin, R. R. 1/1/2010
3 Vecchio, A. 11/7/2009 58 Ziroll, H. E. 9/21/2009 130 McCraine, E. J. 11/12/2009 275 Holmes, C. D. 11/7/2009 494 Corcoran, T. F. 12/6/2009
3 Wengler, J. A. 12/25/2009 68 Goddard, D. C. 7/29/2007 134 Andersen, R. A. 11/18/2009 278 O’Gorman, T. D. 9/24/2009 494 Grunwaldt, C. 11/20/2009
5 Blauzdis, G. J. 10/25/2009 68 Oaks, P. A. 11/13/2009 134 Budzinski, J. B. 11/28/2007 280 Howard, J. N. 9/3/2009 494 Knudson, M. A. 10/2/2007
5 Carpenter, E. F. 12/16/2009 68 Wilkinson, R. 5/11/2007 134 Curtin, G. J. 10/23/2009 291 McMillin, I. 11/21/2009 494 Lauer, D. H. 11/21/2009
5 Hursen, E. J. 8/13/2009 70 Catalano, E. F. 12/9/2009 134 Dembiczak, B. 2/18/2009 292 Carlson, B. D. 10/7/2009 499 Baldwin, F. N. 11/15/2009
5 Mitchell, M. K. 7/24/2009 71 Rhodes, S. R. 10/11/2009 134 Dillon, T. J. 11/14/2009 292 Iversen, J. M. 12/10/2009 499 Bond, C. J. 9/1/2009
5 Williams, K. E. 10/24/2009 72 Hennesey, E. H. 7/17/2009 134 Fein, H. 11/12/2009 292 Olson, V. O. 12/5/2009 499 Grasso, A. M. 11/28/2009
6 Bernard, P. 11/14/2009 76 Dawes, D. S. 7/19/2009 134 Felton, J. 11/18/2009 294 Finch, S. 11/27/2009 499 Kaiser, D. J. 11/15/2009
6 Casey, D. E. 10/7/2007 76 Kirchmeier, H. A. 1/30/2008 134 Fey, J. B. 8/10/2009 295 Vance, H. C. 4/20/2009 518 Billingsley, L. W. 12/10/2009
6 Petterson, C. M. 11/10/2009 77 Campbell, F. L. 8/25/2009 134 Goldsmith, B. L. 12/6/2009 304 Givens, D. K. 9/22/2009 531 Frageman, H. G. 10/26/2009
8 Barkhimer, K. E. 10/18/2009 77 Hitchcock, G. C. 12/2/2009 134 Grant, C. J. 12/29/2007 305 Fick, D. D. 11/5/2009 532 Nelson, F. E. 11/25/2009
8 Cuprys, J. M. 10/12/2009 77 Hopkins, D. L. 12/14/2009 134 Gustafson, R. W. 10/5/2009 305 Welklin, R. J. 11/29/2009 549 Mathis, J. D. 11/1/2009
9 Griffith, J. T. 11/20/2009 77 Kipper, J. N. 11/24/2009 134 Hanrahan, T. D. 12/9/2009 309 Hose, A. F. 11/22/2009 553 Yeattes, L. W. 2/8/2009
9 Renk, R. R. 11/27/2009 77 Kottre, J. 10/30/2009 134 Heggie, R. J. 12/11/2009 309 Schaefer, P. F. 8/2/2009 557 Macarthur, S. H. 11/23/2009
11 Cornell, M. S. 12/15/2009 77 Martin, W. W. 7/24/2009 134 Husko, W. 11/14/2009 317 Mills, R. 10/17/2009 557 Pfau, L. A. 9/14/2009
11 Halley, R. E. 12/8/2009 77 May, E. F. 11/24/2008 134 Hyerczyk, R. S. 12/20/2009 317 St. Clair, A. T. 10/22/2009 558 Barkley, S. W. 12/19/2009
11 Herrera, E. A. 11/10/2009 77 McAlpine, G. A. 12/26/2009 134 Kalas, W. G. 9/25/2007 319 Lovell, J. E. 9/30/2009 558 Beadle, J. D. 12/1/2009
11 Krutch, R. 11/4/2009 77 McCloud, A. 11/27/2009 134 Kenney, E. W. 11/6/2009 332 Lehnert, R. C. 12/2/2009 558 Chiriaco, J. L. 11/26/2009
11 Roane, H. K. 4/9/2007 77 Merlowicz, M. B. 8/15/2009 134 McKay, E. A. 11/25/2009 340 Bowers, S. M. 11/11/2009 558 Thrasher, B. L. 11/22/2009
11 Smith, W. F. 10/29/2009 80 Hanks, J. V. 11/6/2009 134 Moss, J. H. 12/3/2009 340 Mock, W. D. 12/14/2009 558 Tittle, R. L. 11/19/2009
11 Walters, J. D. 11/1/2009 80 Hickman, R. L. 11/18/2009 134 Palango, P. F. 11/10/2009 340 Schoenhoff, W. P. 9/23/2009 558 Wallace, E. O. 12/13/2009
16 Harris, D. C. 12/12/2009 86 Meyers, R. W. 12/30/2008 134 Pietrowski, A. 12/11/2008 340 Stone, A. P. 8/28/2008 558 Yell, C. E. 11/3/2009
17 Degenhardt, C. E. 10/13/2009 86 Swagler, P. 11/24/2009 134 Pries, R. L. 12/21/2009 343 Regnier, R. L. 9/30/2009 567 Ray, R. A. 11/23/2009
17 Keefer, W. J. 11/15/2009 90 Kamercia, M. M. 1/10/2007 134 Ramsden, W. F. 10/12/2009 347 Bellis, T. A. 12/1/2009 568 Page, G. V. 6/5/2009
17 Slomczenski, V. 12/18/2009 90 Martin, J. G. 11/13/2009 134 Sospizio, A. 11/21/2009 349 Bastanzi, J. 1/20/2008 568 Williamson, W. 11/25/2009
18 Harris, R. E. 10/13/2009 96 Sheperd, R. H. 12/12/2009 134 Swaback, K. H. 11/24/2009 349 Hoadley, H. L. 11/23/2009 569 Berg, V. I. 10/18/2009
18 Mathis, D. L. 11/6/2009 97 Manni, C. 12/1/2009 134 Tasca, B. A. 11/3/2009 351 Birch, G. P. 12/31/2009 569 Davis, R. N. 11/22/2009
18 Moisan, R. W. 12/2/2009 97 McGrath, J. T. 9/9/2009 134 Zygmuntowicz, E. J. 2/29/2008 351 Hosey, J. J. 10/12/2009 569 Shaeffer, R. 10/21/2009
18 Vrooman, J. A. 11/23/2009 98 Ford, R. E. 11/23/2009 136 Burst, T. E. 11/25/2009 351 Murphy, J. S. 12/2/2009 569 Smith, A. J. 12/23/2009
20 Chennault, K. L. 10/25/2009 98 Greenwalt, M. H. 11/30/2009 141 Gump, A. E. 10/24/2009 353 Kirkpatrick, R. 12/20/2009 569 Steer, W. D. 11/10/2009
20 Noska, S. R. 12/21/2009 98 Hagopian, A. 12/9/2009 141 Williams, V. W. 11/27/2009 353 Lyttle, J. E. 12/4/2009 573 Keyser, W. G. 11/26/2009
20 Robertson, J. H. 11/25/2009 98 Maurone, S. 11/18/2009 143 Granahan, E. W. 11/19/2009 353 Norton, J. M. 12/29/2009 584 Bertalot, C. W. 11/19/2009
20 Wood, W. C. 9/21/2009 98 Rees, F. D. 9/28/2009 143 Stone, H. M. 11/5/2009 354 Romero, A. G. 8/16/2009 584 Downing, J. C. 12/9/2009
22 Hansen, F. A. 11/16/2009 99 Canis, C. A. 3/5/2009 145 Countryman, H. M. 4/22/2009 357 Helbert, F. R. 12/21/2009 584 Schwarz, J. R. 12/15/2009
24 Branham, P. S. 11/23/2009 100 Zapoli, R. W. 11/20/2009 145 Jahn, R. S. 11/12/2009 357 Mugg, C. R. 11/26/2009 584 Smith, R. R. 12/11/2009
24 Fowble, P. I. 11/15/2009 102 Brudny, J. J. 11/1/2009 146 Aughenbaugh, J. L. 9/26/2009 357 Wren, D. I. 12/7/2009 586 Day, J. H. 11/19/2009
24 Hadel, H. L. 11/3/2009 102 Conicelli, D. R. 6/12/2009 146 Parsons, R. C. 10/29/2009 363 Bow, J. E. 11/2/2009 595 Almason, V. E. 11/20/2009
24 Hare, J. E. 11/1/2009 103 Connolly, J. J. 7/30/2009 150 Kohler, C. 3/6/2009 363 Dempsey, J. F. 10/27/2009 595 Crouse, R. R. 7/31/2009
24 Ross, J. G. 10/28/2009 103 Coutu, H. J. 9/30/2009 160 Merrill, B. C. 11/13/2009 363 Mahoney, J. V. 11/26/2009 595 Everitt, R. E. 8/23/2009
24 Tavenner, P. K. 11/3/2009 103 Keenan, D. F. 11/25/2009 164 Hammond, B. M. 12/20/2009 363 Ochs, J. P. 9/7/2007 595 Funk, J. R. 8/21/2007
ATTENTION
Federal Sector IBEW Union Members
Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death Local Surname Date of Death
Under the requirements of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA) as revised, your
595 Harder, I. M. 11/1/2009 765 Wallace, D. L. 10/30/2009 I.O. (134) Kunhart, E. F. 12/5/2009 union is advising you of your rights as a federal sector union member of the
596 Stewart, E. B. 12/4/2009 768 Chase, M. P. 9/9/2009 I.O. (143) Daugherty, D. W. 10/29/2009 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. These rights are as follows:
601 Roderick, B. L. 1/14/2007 768 Desch, M. A. 7/27/2009 I.O. (852) Cockrell, W. T. 11/16/2009
602 Cook, A. E. 11/15/2009 769 Housley, J. F. 8/4/2009 I.O. (876) Lavertu, J. 11/2/2009 Bill of Rights As a local union member, you have:
602 Hutchens, C. W. 12/11/2009 769 Lee, J. 8/13/2009 Pens. (629) Meredith, J. 11/10/2009 • Equal rights to participate in union activities
602 Lehnen, W. E. 11/19/2006 776 Rogers, J. L. 10/27/2009 Pens. (760) Bradley, J. H. 10/27/2009 • Freedom of speech and assembly
602 Townsend, J. L. 10/8/2009 776 Segars, J. M. 9/23/2009 Pens. (840) Roemer, E. J. 11/14/2009 • A voice in setting rates of dues, fees and assessments
607 Buggy, E. J. 10/28/2009 794 Schaefer, C. L. 12/12/2009 Pens. (840) Sanford, D. C. 11/25/2009 • Protection of the right to sue
611 Holguin, R. C. 11/28/2009 861 Johnson, A. H. 10/25/2009 Pens. (1251) Grant, C. W. 12/7/2009 • Safeguards against improper discipline
611 Petersen, M. J. 10/26/2009 873 Wickham, R. 11/19/2009 Pens. (1788) Crough, M. 11/30/2009
613 Grizzell, M. L. 10/10/2009 910 Baughn, T. R. 11/4/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Argostino, F. F. 12/5/2009 Collective Bargaining Agreements Union members (and other employees affected by the
613 Segraves, G. M. 9/10/2009 910 Jesmer, R. J. 12/3/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Barber, L. T. 12/18/2009 agreement) have the right to receive or inspect copies of collective bargaining agreements.
639 Branham, B. G. 12/8/2009 915 Atkins, W. L. 12/9/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Buckley, J. P. 12/1/2009 Constitutions, Bylaws and Reports Unions are required to file an initial information
640 Cox, H. M. 12/13/2009 915 Salatino, V. S. 12/1/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Chandler, W. T. 4/20/2009 report (Form LM-1), copies of constitutions and bylaws and an annual financial report
640 Potteet, W. H. 10/24/2009 948 Wise, T. J. 12/3/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Deskin, J. L. 11/12/2009 (Form LM-2, 3, 4) with the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OMLS). Unions must
649 Molloy, J. J. 9/12/2009 949 Skaarer, C. E. 9/8/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Dwyer, J. F. 1/8/2008 make these documents available to members and permit members to examine the
659 Harbick, F. L. 11/29/2009 965 Haynes, R. F. 11/4/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Ewing, S. C. 9/29/2009 records necessary to verify the financial reports for just cause. The documents are public
665 Karkau, H. S. 10/17/2009 970 Brenaman, E. H. 11/14/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Fugger, R. J. 11/25/2009 information and copies of reports are available from OLMS and on the Internet at
665 Smith, W. D. 11/8/2009 972 Haga, H. R. 11/14/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Hedman, D. E. 11/18/2009 www.union-reports.dol.gov.
666 Neal, P. M. 12/9/2009 972 Prunty, L. R. 10/11/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Hess, A. P. 11/7/2009
666 Saunders, M. J. 11/9/2009 995 Carmouche, T. J. 11/2/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Hodges, D. J. 4/12/2007 Officer Elections Local union members have the right to:
666 Snoddy, H. M. 12/21/2009 995 Decoteau, B. R. 8/29/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Holmsten, R. E. 12/23/2009 • Nominate candidates for office.
681 Tucker, G. L. 11/21/2009 995 Geringer, R. 11/21/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Hundere, E. G. 10/23/2009 • Run for office.
682 Griffin, J. D. 11/16/2009 995 Rawlins, F. N. 10/18/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Hyland, J. T. 12/1/2009 • Cast a secret ballot.
683 Griffin, R. L. 11/19/2009 995 Sobers, J. S. 10/20/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Jerkins, M. A. 11/28/2009 • Protest the conduct of an election.
683 Spires, G. A. 12/3/2009 1002 Miller, W. W. 8/10/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Johnson, G. A. 10/29/2009
697 Collins, W. L. 12/29/2009 1053 Howell, R. 11/29/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Kachelhofer, H. J. 11/20/2009 Officer Removal Local union members have the right to an adequate procedure for the
697 Czerwinski, L. A. 12/13/2009 1070 Holm, W. S. 11/28/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Kallhoff, A. 11/5/2009 removal of an elected officer guilty of serious misconduct.
697 Musgrave, R. E. 12/10/2009 1147 Brost, L. R. 11/8/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Koonce, B. D. 11/27/2009 Trusteeships The local union may not be placed in trusteeship by its parent body except
701 Sickels, K. B. 10/19/2009 1205 Carlson, C. E. 12/17/2007 Pens. (I.O.) Koreny, C. A. 10/26/2009 for those reasons specified in the standard of conduct regulations.
701 Ward, J. O. 10/21/2009 1220 Matisiak, S. J. 9/21/2007 Pens. (I.O.) Kurylo, E. F. 11/6/2009
702 Eutsler, F. H. 12/21/2009 1245 Brant, K. L. 11/21/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Learning, A. 7/12/2009 Protection for Exercising CSRA Rights The local uni9on or any of its officials may not fine,
702 Langin, D. W. 11/14/2009 1245 Yates, R. 11/16/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Lewis, N. 7/7/2009 expel or otherwise discipline a member for exercising any CSRA right.
702 Stephens, E. E. 9/19/2009 1464 Klamm, E. A. 12/1/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Lovness, W. R. 11/23/2009 Prohibition Against Violence No one may use or threaten to use force or violence to inter-
712 Miller, H. F. 11/9/2009 1474 Long, J. H. 5/5/2007 Pens. (I.O.) Marcin, J. H. 6/27/2009 fere with a local union member in the exercise of his or her CSRA rights.
716 Davis, J. R. 12/22/2009 1531 Woodard, J. D. 11/28/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Miriani, C. A. 4/17/2009
716 Turney, G. L. 12/26/2009 1547 Connolly, R. J. 3/7/2008 Pens. (I.O.) Murphy, J. J. 3/12/2009 Local Union Officer Responsibilities
723 Engles, N. F. 10/1/2009 1547 Davis, J. C. 9/17/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Nearing, B. E. 12/4/2009
725 Bailey, B. G. 10/27/2009 1579 McCoy, W. T. 11/8/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Sporrer, R. L. 12/7/2009 Financial Safeguards Local union officers have a duty to manage the funds and property
725 Cracraft, R. D. 9/29/2009 1613 Binnie, V. M. 5/3/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Wall, W. D. 11/5/2009 of the union solely for the benefit of the union and its members in accordance with the
743 Aungst, R. M. 12/2/2009 1687 Schmidt, H. 11/1/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Wihlborg, J. H. 11/27/2009 union’s constitution and bylaws. The union must provide accounting and financial controls
743 McGovern, W. G. 11/14/2009 1701 Renfrow, R. E. 11/3/2009 Pens. (I.O.) Wilson, J. A. 11/27/2009 necessary to assure fiscal integrity.
760 Hobson, K. L. 10/14/2009 I.O. (18) Medina, A. A. 10/16/2009 Prohibition of Conflicts of Interest A local union officer or employee may not (1) have any
monetary or personal interest or (2) engage in any business or financial transaction that
would conflict with his or her fiduciary obligation to the union.
Bonding Local union officers or employees who handle union funds of property must be
bonded to provide protection against losses if their union has property and annual finan-
cial receipts that exceed $5,000.
Labor Organization Reports Union officers must file an annual information report (Form LM-1)
and annual financial reports (Forms LM-2, 3, 4) with OLMS. They must retain the records
necessary to verify the reports for at least five years.
Officer Elections The local union must:
• Hold elections of officers of the local union by secret ballot at least every three years.
• Conduct regular elections in accordance with the IBEW Constitution and bylaws and pre-
serve all records for one year.
• Mail a notice of election to every member at least 15 days prior to the election.
• Comply with a candidate’s request to distribute campaign material.
• Ensure that local union funds or resources are not used to promote any candidate
(nor that employer funds or resources be used).
• Permit candidates to have election observers.
Restrictions on Holding Office A person convicted of certain crimes may not serve as a
union officer, employee or other representative of a union for up to 13 years.
Loans A union may not have outstanding loans to any one officer or employee that in total
exceeds $2,000 at any time. Although this is part of the regulation under the CSRA, the
IBEW or its local unions do not loan union funds to officers or members.
Federal employees should contact their local union for further information. ❚
FROM THE OFFICERS
IBEW at Fulcrum of Nuclear Revival

t’s more than fitting that President Barack Obama chose Local
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

I 26’s apprenticeship training center outside of Washington, D.C.,
to deliver the exciting news on Feb. 16 that he was approving bil-
lions of dollars in federal loan guarantees to build two new nuclear
reactors in Georgia, the first to be built in the U.S. in three decades.
The Electrical Worker was the name of the first official Since the late 1980s, more than 300 members of Atlanta Local
publication of the National Brotherhood of Electrical 84 have operated two reactors at the Plant Vogtle nuclear facility
Workers in 1893 (the NBEW became the IBEW in 1899 with adjacent to a site that was cleared last year for the new ones. The
diligence, responsibility, productivity and respect for safety of the
the expansion of the union into Canada). The name and
existing work force provide a strong template for the new members
format of the publication have changed over the years. who will be hired to bring the reactors online. But this news sweeps
This newspaper is the official publication of the IBEW and Edwin D. Hill in a much broader spectrum of the work force.
seeks to capture the courage and spirit that motivated the International President The IBEW joined other building and construction trades picket-
founders of the Brotherhood and continue to inspire the ing the site after a nonunion contractor was awarded the preparation
union’s members today. The masthead of this newspaper work. Because of our activism, the trades are on the cusp of signing a project labor agreement with the
is an adaptation of that of the first edition in 1893. Southern Company that will put thousands of union construction workers to work building the reactors
once they are approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
As you can see from the front page story of this issue, the IBEW is involved in all phases of the
push toward a greener energy future, and we believe that nuclear power is a crucial part of the mix.
EXECUTIVE Fourth District Third District THE Nuclear has its critics who are already saying that massive cost overruns will lead to default on loans, or
OFFICERS William W. Riley Donald C. Siegel ELECTRICAL
WORKER that safety and operational problems could put us in greater peril.
Edwin D. Hill Fifth District Fourth District These critics don’t know the IBEW. They don’t know the exemplary performance of thousands of
International President Stephen Schoemehl Salvatore J. Chilia Editor
Edwin D. Hill
members in nuclear plants and construction sites across the nation. They will soon. Brothers and sis-
Lindell K. Lee Sixth District Fifth District ters, we have brought huge construction projects in on time and under budget in every corner of our
International Gregory A. Lucero Joe S. Davis C. James Spellane
continent. Our charge is to match that pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the Georgia project.
Secretary-Treasurer
Seventh District Sixth District Mark Our union has taken decisive steps with our partners in industry and academia to establish new nuclear
INTERNATIONAL Patrick Lavin Joseph F. Lohman Brueggenjohann training programs to replace thousands of our most skilled workers who are nearing retirement. Our success
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
Eighth District Seventh District Malinda Brent at Plant Vogtle will be measured by the yardsticks of a swift learning curve and a bold, timely and safe startup.
Rick Dowling Jonathan B. Gardner Getting people back to work will be done not in one fell swoop but in many smaller actions. The
Len Shindel
Chairman
Robert W. Pierson
INTERNATIONAL Eighth District loan guarantees are an important step forward for both a sensible energy policy and jobs. ❚
Carol Fisher
VICE Ted C. Jensen
First District PRESIDENTS Alex Hogan
Ninth District
Joseph P. Calabro
Second District
First District
Phillip J. Flemming
Michael S. Mowrey
Tenth District
Lucas Oswalt
James H. Jones
Double-Talk on the Recovery Act
Myles J. Calvey
Second District Robert P. Klein
Third District Frank J. Carroll Len Turner hen Congress passed President Obama’s $787 billion
John R. Clarke
Eleventh District
Curtis E. Henke Tim Prendergast
W stimulus package last year to help revive the economy, a
grand total of three congressional Republicans—out of a
total of 218—voted for it.
The GOP denounced the bill as irresponsible big government
spending. But as an article in the Washington Times (a conservative
HOW TO REACH US
paper, by the way) recently pointed out, this didn’t stop many of
We welcome letters from our readers. The writer should include his or her those same lawmakers from seeking out Recovery Act money for their
name, address and, if applicable, IBEW local union number and card own districts.
number. Family members should include the local union number of the
The article points to a letter from Missouri Sen. Christopher
IBEW member to whom The Electrical Worker is mailed. Please keep
letters as brief as possible. The Electrical Worker reserves the right to Bond—a vociferous critic of the Recovery Act—to Agriculture Secretary
Tom Vilsack requesting stimulus funds for a project that he said Lindell K. Lee
select letters for publication and edit all submissions for length.
International Secretary-Treasurer
Send letters to: would “create jobs and ultimately spur economic opportunities.”
Letters to the Editor, The Electrical Worker, 900 Seventh Street, N.W., Bond’s colleague in the House, Rep. Joe Wilson—best known for
Washington, D.C. 20001 his “You lie!” outburst during Obama’s first address to Congress—also had no problem petitioning the
Or send by e-mail to: [email protected] federal government for stimulus money for his South Carolina district, despite his public opposition to
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steer federal stimulus monies to their own districts.
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jobs they brought home—all thanks to legislation they denounced in the halls of Congress.
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Genuine political differences are one thing; sheer hypocrisy is something else.
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crowd and their own extreme right-wing base? Fifteen million unemployed Americans will be watching. ❚
Letters Who We Are

to the
Editor If you have a story to tell about your IBEW experience, please send it to [email protected].
Local 351 member

Helping Hands Capt. Steve Gatto
captures his diving
I was excited to have the opportunity to help construct and wire a Christian school in partner at a submarine
Chinandega, Nicaragua, for two weeks, along with 29 other volunteers. It was hard that sunk off the New
work, but fun. We ran PVCconduit for switches, lights, fans and receptacles. It was chal- Jersey coast in 1920.
lenging because we did most of the electrical work in the block and concrete structure
that had already been completed. They did not want any conduit or boxes exposed, so
we had to do a lot of saw cutting and chipping with pickaxes and hammers. All of the
boxes and conduits that were in the walls were mortared in place once installed. After
we installed several conduits in the floor, we poured a new concrete floor in the school.
All of the concrete and mortar we used was made on site, mixed and poured by hand.
Donald C. Schroeder, III
Local 236 third-year apprentice, Albany, N.Y.
Deep Sea Lures and pulled the tug down backwards

into the water,” Gatto said.
The crew was eventually exoner-
New Jersey Member ated based on the evidence presented

by Gatto and Packer, but the culprit
still remains a mystery. “It was never
ast year was deadly for New nephew in the tragedy—recoup some pinned down what did it,” he said.
Third-year apprentice Donald C. Schroeder, III, kneeling, helped wire a

Nicaraguan school.
L Jersey fishermen, with 11
losing their lives at sea.
But when a vessel goes
down in the ocean, finding out what
happened is nearly impossible, leaving
of his substantial financial losses.
A Passion for the Sea

An inside wireman since 1988, diving
Gatto’s renown has grown to
the point that he is now considered
one of the leading shipwreck investi-
gators in the mid-Atlantic—and he
does it all in his free time.
family members without an explana- has been Gatto’s passion since he “We do this on our own nickel
Honoring the Heroes tion and ship owners without the evi- and dime,” he said. “I’m grateful
first saw Jacques Cousteau’s televi-
I want to acknowledge and thank all of the tradesmen at the Elm Road Generating dence they need to back up their sion series as a child. “I knew it was to have a job that gives me some
Station (Oak Creek power plant), Bechtel Construction Co. and the IBEW for their gener- insurance claims. something I wanted to do,” he said. flexibility.”
ous support of the Homes for Our Troops project in the town of Eagle and for the many The U.S. Coast Guard has a lim- He has appeared on the History
Growing up an hour from the
care packages they send to our local soldiers serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. ited capacity for underwater investiga- Channel’s “Deep Sea Detectives”
In these hard economic times, I am proud of my union brothers along with the
New Jersey coast, Gatto took up div-
tions. So when questions arose over ing soon after graduating high program and is writing a book on the
support of their employers for giving back to the community. They know how fortunate
the cause of the March 2009 sinking school. Initially it was just a hobby, sinking of the Thomas Hebert. “I can
they are to have a job and their generosity toward worthy causes when the “hard hat”
is passed is a shining example of what sharing and being thankful is all about. of the scallop trawler Lady Mary off exploring historic shipwrecks off the guarantee it will be a great read,”
Let us never forget that the men and women who answered the call when our Cape May in southern New Jersey, they East Coast, including a World War II- wrote veteran Titanic researcher
country came under attack make it possible for all of us to live and work in freedom. turned to an eight-man volunteer deep era German submarine and the SS David Bright on his blog.
Patrick E. Cain sea diving team—a team that included Andrea Doria, a famous Italian
Local 494 member, Milwaukee, Wisc. Folsom, N.J., Local 351 member Capt. ocean liner that sunk off the coast of Making the Investigation
Steve Gatto—to reconstruct what hap- Massachusetts in 1956.
Why it Matters pened in the pre-dawn hours before The Thomas Hebert, a 94-foot Finding the wreck itself is often the
the North Carolina-based boat van- tugboat that mysteriously sank in most difficult and time-consuming
I have been troubled by the news of Hershey Chocolates moving its production
ished beneath the waves. 1993, turned the avocation into seri- task. Fishing vessels are required to
from Hershey, Pa., to Mexico. My wife and I have totally banned purchasing any
product that is made by the Hershey Chocolate Co. No more Hershey bars with
“It’s hard to investigate an acci- ous business for Gatto. broadcast their location every half-hour
almonds (my favorite), no Reece’s Cups or Reece’s Pieces (a family favorite), no dent when you can’t get to the evi- He had once worked for the tow using an electronic marker, but a ship
Hershey’s chocolate syrup. dence,” he said. company that owned the Hebert and can travel miles in that time period.
Having been a union member and employee for 30 years of Toledo Edison, I Forty-eight-year-old Gatto led he was concerned that the ship’s When they reach the wreck,
have watched as my local’s membership has dwindled to a fraction of its past size. three trips to photograph and video- crew—five of whom died in the acci- their first job is the grimmest—
And I have had to endure the cuts in benefits and compensation my local has had tape the wreck, which lays 210 feet dent—was being unfairly scape- recovering the bodies of the victims.
to accept in contract negotiations with the company the past 20 years. below the surface. Gatto and his team “Fishing is a family affair, and often
goated for the accident.
Consider a simple can of mushrooms. The steel for the can, the can manufac-
discovered that there was extensive “I called up the owner and a sea tragedy can take multiple fam-
turer and the processing plant that cans the mushrooms all consume large amounts
of electricity. My union brothers operate the power plants supplying this electricity damage on the left-side stern, indicat- offered my services,” Gatto said. ily members at once, so we want to
and my union brothers maintain the distribution lines supplying this electricity. A ing that it was likely a larger vessel After locating the wreck, Gatto and help the family with some kind of
simple mushroom helps to maintain my union benefits and compensation. had struck the ship. “It seems like it his partner Tom Packer quickly found closure,” Gatto said.
Give consideration to these basic thoughts when utilizing your purchasing was a hit-and-run,” he said. evidence that the sinking was likely Then the crew carefully photo-
power. Does my purchase: The evidence, presented before a the result of an encounter with a graphs and videotapes the wreck. “It’s
1. Enhance the life of an American worker? Marine Board of Investigations, could like any other crime scene,” he said.
third vessel.
2. Contribute to America’s national security?
end up not only clearing the names of “The Hebert was towing a 344- “You don’t want to disturb the evi-
3. Provide for the development of local and sustainable products?
4. Protect the benefits and compensation of my union brotherhood? the seven-member crew (only one sur- foot barge, and based on how the dence until everything is recorded.”
vived), but help the boat’s owner— wreck was positioned, I’m confident To find out more about Gatto’s
Steven C. Dunaway who lost two sons, a brother and a book go to www.tugboatdown.com. ❚
that a submarine hit the tow cable
Local 245 member, Toledo, Ohio
Summary Annual Report for

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Pension Benefit Fund
This is a summary of the annual report for the INTERNA- the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part You also have the legally protected right to examine the
TIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS’ PENSION $426,869,590. This decrease includes unrealized appreci- thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator annual report at the main office of the plan:
BENEFIT FUND, (Employer Identification No. 52-0951104, ation or depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is,
LINDELL K. LEE International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Pension
Plan No. 001) for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. the difference between the value of the plan’s assets at
International Secretary-Treasurer Benefit Fund
The annual report has been filed with the Employee the end of the year and the value of the assets at the
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Benefits Security Administration, as required under the beginning of the year, or the cost of assets acquired during
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). the year. The plan had total income of $-304,566,217,
including employee contributions of $53,101,097, losses of You also have the right to receive from the plan adminis- and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.,
Basic Financial Statement $165,277,460 from the sale of assets and earnings from trator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor
Benefits under the plan are provided by a trust (benefits investments of $-189,257,460. assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the
are provided in whole from trust funds). Plan expenses
or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and Department should be addressed to: U.S. Department of
were $122,303,373. These expenses included $10,774,649 Your Rights to Additional Information
accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Public
in administrative expenses and $111,528,724 in benefits You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual
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had yet earned the right to receive benefits.
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plan, was $1,390,780,853 as of June 30, 2009 compared pooled separate accounts, master trusts or 103-12 invest-
to $1,817,650,443 as of July 1, 2008. During the plan year ment entities in which the plan participates.
IBEW FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP

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The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and lineman who, on November 28, 1891, organized
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working
members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal
development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned.
APPLICATION
This award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s,
bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a Name ________________________________________ Telephone # (____)__________________________
period not to exceed eight years. Please print or type
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of members.
Card # _________________________________________ Initiated into IBEW ________________________
On IBEW Membership Card or Dues Receipt Month/Year
1. Applicants must have been in continuous good standing and have paid dues without an Honorary Withdrawal for
four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year, or be charter members of a local union. Most recent employer ____________________________________________________________________
2. Each applicant must be recommended in writing by the local union business manager. If there is no business
manager, then the recommendation must come from the local union president, system council chairman or Job classification __________________________________ Work telephone # (____)____________________
general chairman. I wish to study for a ___________________________ degree in __________________________________
3. At least two additional letters of recommendation must be sent by individuals who are familiar with the appli- Note: Field of study must contribute to the development and improvement of the electrical industry as determined by the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator.
cant’s achievements and abilities.
List your first and second choices for school:
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mental programs must be submitted.
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Send transcripts or other evidence to the Scholarship Committee.
honors or awards, military service, involvement in union, local, civic, community or religious affairs.
6. Applicants are required to submit a 250-500 word essay. The title and topic must be: “How the Founders’ Scholarship Did you have the opportunity to take apprenticeship or skill improvement training? Yes ❒ No ❒
will benefit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the electrical industry.” The essay must be Send transcripts or your courses to the Scholarship Committee.
typed and double-spaced. Do you have any education certificates or professional licenses? Yes ❒ No ❒
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Archived scores or new test registration may be obtained by contacting: SAT (www.collegeboard.org) or ACT
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and 0697 for ACT. It is strongly suggested that any new test taken should be the SAT I.
8. Materials need not be sent at the same time but must be postmarked prior to May 1 of the scholarship year. Name used on class records ______________________________________________________________
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To submit new test scores, it is strongly suggested that you take the SAT I. We will use your highest score; therefore, it is in your best interest to retake the test.
Awards will be based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness and career goals.
The creation of this scholarship program is a free act of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The IBEW retains its right to alter, suspend,
cancel or halt the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship Program at any time and without giving any reason, provided that each scholarship winner already in
The independent Founders’ Scholarship Selection Committee will be composed of academic, professional and
school under the program will continue to receive the stipends until graduation or the receipt of $24,000 for undergraduate study under his/her IBEW
community representatives. They will examine the complete record of each scholarship applicant to choose the Founders’ Scholarship—whichever comes first.
winners. All applicants will be notified, and the scholarship winners will be featured in the Electrical Worker.
My signature is evidence that I understand and agree to all the rules governing the scholarship as listed on this application.
Responsibility of Each Founders’ Scholar
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Each term’s earned grades must be sent to the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator, together with a Founders’ Signature Date
Scholarship Progress Sheet. After the first calendar year in the program, and by each August 1 thereafter, the
annual Founders’ Scholar paper is due. It must be at least 1,000 words on a labor-related topic, covering any
aspect affecting the current labor movement or labor history. Scholarships are not transferable and are forfeited if Mail application materials postmarked prior to May 1 to:
the student withdraws or fails to meet the requirements for graduation from the school. If a serious life situation IBEW FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
arises to prevent continuation of studies, the scholarship winner may request that the scholarship be held in 900 Seventh Street, NW Form 172
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FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1893

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