An Industry Awareness Program was also presented.  With a commitment  to work together for the benefit of our industry,  Labor and Management agreed to adopt a primary goal of increasing  our market share.

 There was also a meeting concerning California electrical certification.  The purpose of this meeting was to try to tie up the loose ends of this important industry legislation.  The tentative schedule for implementing AB-931 (state certification) is: Begin registration of electricians by  June 2002;  testing to begin shortly thereafter.  After testing has been completed  all those doing electrical work will require certification.  When testing begins there will be a minimum of 10 test sites statewide. (not yet selected)  Three certifications are to be used:  General Electrician,  Residential Electrician,  Fire Alarm/Life Safety.

 On the 24th and 25th I then attended the Statewide Electrical JATC Meeting held in conjunction with the California Apprenticeship Council.  This group meets quarterly and deals with state wide Apprenticeship issues.  This group  has a tremendous amount of influence on apprentice programs as well as State Certification.  The committee is well represented by Organized Labor.  These appointments were made by Governor Davis.

      Business Manager,

      Bruce P. Gourley

Upcoming Events Holidays     PRESIDENTS DAY FEBRUARY 15, 2002 (CARPENTERS’ OFF DAY/INSIDE & RESIDENTIAL) FEBRUARY 18, 2002 (ALL) MEMORIAL DAY MAY 24, 2002 (CARPENTERS’ OFF DAY/INSIDE & /RESIDENTIAL ) MAY 27, 2002 (ALL) All meetings will be held at: 720 Technology Way Napa CA, 94558

Inside this issue. Business Manager's Report 1st Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt Mission 2000 Elections/Primaries Condolences From the President Organizing LU 180 Credit Union JATC Retiree's Corner Residential Step Up for Habitat

1st Annual Children's  Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 23 our Local LMCC will sponsor a Children's Easter Egg Hunt.  Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded.  Look for more details in the March Newsletter.

Mission 2000
 Mission 2000 is expanding.  Our Brothers and Sisters of Local 551 in Santa Rosa  and their NECA contractors have joined us.  This now brings our strength to four IBEW Locals and NECA chapters.  (180...302...551…and 595) With this expansion we have hired two new compliance officers.  Gail Mercer from 595 as a replacement for Brian Deering.  Gail has 21 years as an IBEW member and has been very active.  She served her local on the Examining Board, the Executive and as an Instructor for the JATC.  Gail’s main area will be Local 595.  Greg Armstrong was also hired and comes to us with over 15 years experience with the California State Contractors Licensing Board as a Supervising Investigator.  Greg’s area of concentration will be Napa/Solano and Local 551 to the west.  As our mission grows we should expect our market share to increase.

Elections/Primaries
Primary Elections are close.  The deadline for Voter Registration is Tuesday February 19, 2002.  Election day is Tuesday March 5th.   Make sure that Democracy works.  You must Register if you want to exercise your constitutional right! You must vote if you want your voice heard!

In addition to the Primaries and selection of candidates for each party in the November  regular election, there are County Board of Supervisor positions on the March Ballot.  If they get a clear majority they are done, if not there will be a run-off in the November election.  Labor friendly politicians need our support.

There are also at least four State Propositions on the Ballot.  They are Propositions  40, 41, 42 & 45.   The opinion of the State Building Trades is that these would not only be good for the State but for Organized Labor as well.  Our opinion is a yes vote on these Props.
 

More information will be forth coming in the March Newsletter.

Condolences
On December 27, 2001 Brother Robert McCullough passed away.  Bob was an IBEW member since 1964 and a member of Local 180 for five years after submitting a “Travel Card” in 1997.  He is survived be his wife and our member Pam McCullough. Bob was 63.
 

Long time Carpenters Local 180  Business Manager, Joseph “Joe”  McGrogan recently passed away.  Joe retired in 1989 after 55 years of active participation as a Trade Unionist.  He will be missed by his Brothers and Sisters of Organized Labor.

From the President
I want to thank all of the members that donated blood prior to our last Union Meeting. We had 33 donors. It was so successful, that we were asked to please host another night.

We presently have 66 members on Book I, with 20 apprentices out of work. Book II has 57, and Book III 8. The work picture for the spring looks very bright. The “Peaker “Plant at the Vaca-Dixon Substation has finally started to take men.

At the last Building Trades meeting, it was brought up that Cal Pine had bought the property and permits for the Lambie Road Generating site east of Travis. There are to be 3-49 megawatt “Peakers” to be built and the completion of these projects is in the fall.

If you have moved recently, you will need to reregister to vote. March will decide some Supervisor seats that can be very crucial to working families.

The Vallejo School District has awarded the school project at Vallejo High to Mike Brown Electric. The elementary school package for (Federal Terrace, Loma Vista, and Widenmann) was awarded to McIntosh Electric. We are hoping to be dispatching men soon for these projects.  All of the Vacaville School projects went to non-union contractors. They will be closely monitored for prevailing wage compliance.

Dan Broadwater
President Local 180

From the Organizer:
Organizing continues to be sluggish with the current work situation. Salting seems to be a viable alternative with many members who are unemployed. We appreciate the service these Salts provide. Anyone interested in salting should contact the President or myself. We have established a list of targets to pursue.  Please consider this as an option. Salting is a valuable organizing tool and an honorable service to the Brotherhood.

Jobsite visits have started with the new Mission 2000 compliance officer Greg Armstrong. The public work arena in our jurisdiction is rampant with violations and outright cheating. Leveling the playing field will be a daunting task that Greg is certainly qualified to handle.

Rich Mattson, Organizer

IBEW Local 180 Credit Union
All members in good standing, employees of IBEW Local Union 180 and their immediate families are eligible for membership in the Credit Union. Membership information is available at the Credit Union office located in the Training Center or by calling (707) 256-3180.

Loan rates thru February 28, 2002.

Unsecured Loans (up to $10,000 on approval of credit)
12 Months 7% APR
24 Months 9% APR
36 Months 11% APR
48 Months 13% APR
Share Secured Loans 6% APR
Auto Loans 8% APR

New Used Down-payment or not, Terms depend on loan amount
Office Hours
Monday 12:00-5:00
Tuesday 12:00-5:00
Wednesday 9:00-12:00
Thursday 12:00-5:00
Friday  12:00-5:00
Closed Wednesday Afternoon

JATC  JOURNEYMAN TRAINING
Classes: January~April
Monday 1/14/02
Shop - Conduit Bending
Rm#2 - Corning fiber optics
Tuesday 1/15/02
Rm#3 - California Certification
Wednesday 1/16/02
Rm#3 - Auto CAD II
Rm#2 - BICSI
Thursday 1/17/02
Rm#2 - Code
Rm#1 - Productivity and Communication (Foreman Training)

All classes will be held from 6 to 9 P.M.

For more information and to register contact the JATC at 251-0315

Retiree's Corner
 The monthly meetings for the Retirees Club are held the first Wednesday of each month.  They are held at the Training Center.  All retirees and spouses are welcome as well as widows of retired members.

 The Retirees Club made a generous donation and has received a thank you from the Business Managers of both the IBEW Locals  (LU # 1212 & LU # 3) who lost members in the September 11 tragedy.

 Up-Coming Trips

2002 Winter Special  $49.00 @ Double Occupancy

March 19-20 2002   Depart from 2820 Redwood Parkway and 08:45
   Transportation,  Casino Stops and Bonuses
   One Night Accommodations at the Sands Regency

Ohio River Cruise 6 days on a Paddle wheeler

August 27, 2002  Fly to Pittsburgh Pa. And take a 6 day cruise to Louisville KY.

For additional information;

Ken can be reached at (707) 643-4139.

S & C Unit Meeting
On Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 6:00 P. M. the S & C Unit of Local 180 will meet.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Industry issues that affect us all.  Contract Negotiations will begin in the summer and input from the members is essential.  It is not too early to think of changes that need to be made in the agreement.  The meeting will begin promptly at six. Discussion need not be limited but will be open to any concerns of the membership.   Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

Residential Unit Meeting
On Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 4:30 P. M. the Residential Unit of Local 180 will meet.  Discussion on our current Collective Bargaining Agreement and other relevant issues will be discussed.  Input from the membership is essential to making changes where needed.  The meeting will start promptly at four thirty.  Discussion need not be limited to the CBA.  All concerns will be welcome.  Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

UNION BUILT MEANS BETTER BUILT
You want a “ no-worry” electrical system installed in your home Safe, reliable and guaranteed.  Then you need an electrical system installed by a union electrical contractor.  That’s right– UNION!  A competent union electrical contractor who employs qualified IBEW union electricians.

Each IBEW journeyman learns the trade through a 3 to 5 year Apprenticeship program.  This extensive training combines on–the-job practical experience with classroom theory and testing.  And the training doesn’t stop there.  Continuing education constantly up-dates the union electrician’s skills through programs sponsored by the IBEW and NECA the IBEW & NECA were instrument in establishing mandatory state Licensing in California.  Why? Because we believe that our work is superior & we stand behind it!

Bruce Gourley, Business Manager
 

Updated 2/8/02 Copyright© 2002 IBEW L.U. 180 Information on this site has been approved by the Business Manager and L.U. President