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| MEETINGS: REGULAR MEETING 7 P.M. March 9, 2006 Bar-B-Que - 5 P.M. Blood Drive - 4:30 P.M. Second Thursday March 1 2006 Retirees Club Meeting First Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m. April 7, 2006 Allocation Meeting for Inside Wiremen Agreement 7:00 p.m. HOLIDAYS: May 26 - Carpenter’s Off Day* May 29 - Memorial Day July 3 - Carpenter’s Off Day* July 4 - Independence Day *-Inside & Residential Agreements Only |
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Manager's Report Congratulations & Condolences Old* Timer's Night Retirement Other News: Retiree's Corner From the Office From the Organizers JATC Agents Report. |
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Congratulations & Condolences
Adam Tucker & Lucy on the birth of a Daughter, Leya, on 1/21/2006
John & Coby Draper on the birth of a Son, Logan, on 2/22/2006
Condolences to:
Family and Friends of Ron Link, 71, who died at home on 2/15 after a
brief illness. Ron was born on 3/6/1934 and was a forty-five year
member of the IBEW.
Old* Timer's Night
*Please note “OLD” refers to twenty years of
service and
not a certain “age” expect as it relates to IBEW 180 - in which case we
are old
and proud of it!
Giants Game
2nd Annual “Road Trip”
Take the bus and see the Giants play the A’s on Sunday June 25th.
The bus will pick up at the Union Hall and the Ferry Terminal Building
on the way to the 1:05 P.M. game. Deli sandwich and chips for
lunch, plenty of drinks available (beer and sodas). Games and
raffle on the bus. Come have a great time. The cost is
$40.00 per person and tickets will go fast. For more information
or to reserve your seat - call Dean Lloyd at (707) 252-3996.
Easter Egg Hunt
Once again, food and fun to be had as we host another Easter Egg Hunt
and Hot Dog Lunch at the Union Hall. Mark off April 8th 11:30
A.M. to 2 P.M. for family fun. More new in future newsletters and
also some request (begging) for volunteers to help out.
7 NIGHTS FALL
FOLIAGE CRUISE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - TRIP CHANGE
With a choice of Two ways to get there, 1.
Round trip Air November 1-8, 2006 2. Air on Outbound November
1-8, 2006
Amtrak on return.
A Deposit $300. Due at time of sign up. Final Payment Due -
July3, 2006.
Mail To: Ken Breckenridge, 220 Scenic Drive, Vallejo, Ca 94591
Make Checks Payable To: Talbot Tours Trust Account
Call Ken Breckenridge for more info or attend a meeting. (707)
643-4139
From the President:
January 1st brought many
changes to how business is conducted in California. Our industry was
affected by legislation, one of which is State Certification of all
workers that are employed by C-10 contractors. The end of last year
there were changes to our referral and dispatch procedures. There has
also been an agreement signed by the three locals that have
jurisdiction over all of Northern California.
“Change”, puts some on the defense immediately. The membership of
the IBEW has with some reservations accepted these changes. Think about
when you started in this industry. Have there been changes? You damn
right there have been! We must and we will as an industry adapt to
changes or we will go the way of the dinosaur. We have as much work out
in front of us as we have ever had. Yet, this is no time for
complacency. Let us make change a positive issue for our Local Union.
When asked to assist, please make arrangements to accommodate the
Local. We have Elections coming up in June and we have individuals that
will continue to help aid working people. We have City Council meeting
to attend to pass projects that put our members to work.
When the call goes out to help, PLEASE get involved.
From
the Organizers:
Every electrician I’ve ever met needed something from his employer. As
we know, we all take a job to obtain money to support our families, our
lifestyles and acquire the things we need and desire. That’s where it
begins.
Every employee requires some level of attention from their
employer. The smart employer listens to his people individually to find
what the worker needs to feel important, respected and necessary for
the success of the company he or she works for.
Some people never need a “pat on the back” some require an
occasional nod for a job well done and some need a little more
attention. Some people are driven by the amount of pay on their check
to feel the worth and responsibility they bring to their job.
The easy thing for some employers is to just compensate their
employees with a decent wage and an occasional something extra.
Although this is a good motivator, the smart and trusted leader will
take the time to show his appreciation to his workers by always
respecting their ideas, work ethic, and responsibility to their jobs.
Along with the respect, a worker must always be treated with
the dignity all people deserve as members of our society. Discounting
an idea or “talking down” to an employee simply because they are in a
different job position or economic situation is the worst deterrent to
productivity and success a boss can make.
The oldest rule is still the best whether you are an employer
or an employee. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”.
Dignity and respect, it’s not too much to expect and it’s not too much
to give.
Rich Mattson & Skip Lucier
Organizers
JATC
http://www.jatclu180.org/
Well STIA does not stand for that, it stands
for Solano
Transportation Improvement Authority.
STIA will once again attempt a half-cent sales tax to repair our
roads
and improve the 80/680/12 interchange.
There are several legal steps in bringing a transportation sales
tax
measure to the voters. The key document
is the proposed sales tax ordinance, which is the document that the
citizens
vote upon in establishing a local transportation sales tax.
You can find the
latest information on the Transportation Sales Tax Ordinance in STIA
Board
Agenda Packets. The final ordinance
language will be posted once the STIA approves the ordinance on
Additionally, you
will find our environmental friends working to shove it items that
killed the
last two attempts. If you want to get
Things are different this time. Those that want and are able
to make the commitment to their community will and do step up.
The vast membership does get out and vote. Reports have confirmed
Napa and Solano counties have a high voter turn out. Lastly, most
of you will be very busy working and dealing with your family.
What we hope to count on is the status-quo, you will read the
information, consider recommendations and follow through by VOTING.
First 2006 ballot will be in June and then the November
elections. June will cover the transportation measure and we ask
you to strongly support it. In Solano, it is what has been
requested for by the residents via many public meetings. Growth
control and parks are not tied to it but will soon follow. Many
people support fixing our roads and improving the transportation
system. Many people support controlling growth in Solano county
to the cities being urban and county remaining rural. However,
when they combine both issues in one measure - it lost two out of two
times.
The transportation measure was heading for a fight. Many long
meetings between a wide range of groups helped get this
supported. It now goes to you, the voters. We will be
working with the group that has opposed the transportation measure due
to the lack of growth and parks. Most of the residents of Solano
appreciate the open space we have between our cities. We realize
the need for farmland and controlled growth. The voters placed
the Orderly Growth Initiative on the ballot years ago. It will
soon expire and can only be extended by the voters - that’s us.
If you want to help keep the status-quo, call or email me…
Mike Smith
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! PROTECT YOURSELVES
Bruce Gourley, Business Manager
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