NOMINATIONS:  Thursday May 9, 2002 at the Regular Local #180 Union meeting, 7:00 P. M., 720 Technology Way, Napa CA.

ELECTION: Thursday, June 13, 2002, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at 720 Technology Way, Napa CA.

RUN-OFF ELECTION (if necessary): Wednesday, July 3, 2()02, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at 720 Technology Way, Napa CA.

The following offices are to be filled:
President & I.O. Convention Delegate Vice President
Recording Secretary Treasurer
Executive Board - (4) Examining Board- (5)
Business Manager/Financial Secretary & I.O. Convention Delegate
Convention Delegate (1)
Convention Delegate Alternates (3)

The regulations of nominations and elections are governed by
Local #180's By-Laws, Article 111, Sections 4-9, and the IBEW
Constitution, Article XVI, Sections 9-12.
Absentee ballots shall be available to any member upon their written request to the election judge. Such requests will be accepted up to 5 days prior to the date of the election. Anyone receiving an absentee ballot will not be entitled to vote at the polls without first presenting the election judge with their unused ballot and the envelope used in the mailing. Absentee ballots received at the post office box after 12:01 am on June 13, 2002, will not be counted. Members who request an absentee ballot for the regular election will automatically receive an absentee ballot for the run-off.
All requests for absentee ballot shall be addressed to the election judge who will be announced following nominations.
 

Upcoming Events Holidays Regular Meeting April 11, 2002 @ 7:00 p.m. S&C Unit Meeting April 3, 2002 @ 4:30 p.m. Residential Unit Meeting April 24, 2002 @ 4:30 p.m. MEMORIAL DAY MAY 24, 2002 (CARPENTERS’ OFF DAY/INSIDE & /RESIDENTIAL ) MAY 27, 2002 (ALL) Local Union Picnic August 3, 2002 Lake Solano Park All meetings will be held at: 720 Technology Way Napa CA, 94558

Inside this issue. Local #180 Elections Congratulations 1st Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt Dental Plan Update From the President Organizing LU 180 Credit Union Retiree's Corner S&C Unit Residential Unit

1st Annual Children's  Easter Egg Hunt
Between 11:00 A.M and 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 23 our Local LMCC sponsored a Children's Easter Egg Hunt at the Training Facility.  Refreshments were served and prizes awarded.  Even with uncertain weather the turnout was great.  We plan on continuing this tradition.

Thanks to our Easter Bunny Gary McCoy for all his work for the event.

Congratulations
To Jeff and Carrie Anne Mello on the birth of their daughter Tessa L February 19, 2002

To Matt and Jennifer Shipp on the birth of their daughter Madison C. February 7, 2002

Dental Plan Update
Change in benefits for the Dental Plan

IMPLANTS
The Health & Welfare Trustees have added implants (artificial materials implanted into or on bone or soft tissue), or the surgical removal of implants, to be available to participants as an alternative treatment to bridgework and crowns or removable partial and full dentures.  The Plan benefits for implants are the same as for the Plan benefits for Prosthodontics.  Implants will be replaced only after five years have elapsed.
 

From the President
If the Voter participation in November is as insignificant as the Primary was in March, we WILL find it next to impossible to keep Labor friendly politicians. Governor Gray Davis will not make every one of our members happy. But he has done more to help Organized Labor than any Elected Official in his office has in over 16 years. A pitiful 7% of the registered voters in Napa County hit the polls on March the 5th We can make a difference at the polls. Absentee ballots may me our salvation. Please get registered and let's make a difference.

We are about to finish up our 1st set of Journeyman classes of the year. It is discouraging to have so few members enrolled. For the members that have not had formal training, please take advantage of these opportunities.

Meetings with the Management at Valero have brought good news. Upcoming maintenance work will be put out to bid, and we were assured it will have a Union presence. There is approximately $150 Million worth of new construction that will be done under the National Stabilization Agreement. A guarantee of 70% of upcoming work will be Union, with the other 30% being put out to bid.

Currently we have a Peaker Power Plant under construction at the Vaca/Dixon Substation. A few more hands will be required for this project. A Peaker Plant scheduled to be built in Cordelia never made it past the Planning Commission. Apparently it was to close to the new High School.
Cal-Pine has purchased the permits and projects from Panda Industries at the Lambie Industrial Park outside of Travis Air Force Base. It is scheduled to start in late spring.

Schoolwork has been very frustrating to say the least. Vacaville Schools have all gone non-union while Vallejo Schools have yet to require manpower.

Although the books have been full since the holidays, it has allowed us to "Salt". Valuable information has been gathered, and accomplishments have been achieved. Since the ruling February 16th, apprentices will be paid prevailing wages whether on private or public, Union or non-union. Many have come forward asking for our help. Our Organizer along with the help of Greg Armstrong are following up with compliance in our jurisdiction.

Nominations will be held at the May Regular Meeting and Elections in June. Please attend these very important meetings.

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 for 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 April 30, 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

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. Widows of retired members are encouraged to get involved.

For additional information;

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

S & C Unit Meeting
On Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. the S&C Unit of Local 180 will meet.  A report by delegates to the VDV conference will be made.  More input from the membership on the upcoming negotiations is requested. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Residential Unit Meeting
On Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 4:30 P.M. the Residential Unit of Local 180 will meet.  Our current Collective Bargaining Agreement and other relevant issues will be discussed.  You will receive a letter.

We will have a Bar-B-Que that evening.   Please plan to attend.

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
 

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