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SERVING NAPA AND SOLANO COUNTIES SINCE 1901
Business Managers Report
Electrical Certification:
After seven years of legislative process the state will begin registering
electricians in October of 2002. It is imperative that we as Union Electricians
be the first to apply for and pass the test for Certification. This will once
again show our superior training and that our members are the best. As soon
as the applications are available we will notify our members. I hope to be
able to obtain an application from every member and present them to the Department
of Apprenticeship Standards as a block. This will indicate our readiness
to test and become certified. Full certification is currently scheduled for
January of 2005. (not that far away) Applications will cost $75.00, testing
will cost $100.00, and renewal (every three years) will be
$100.00. If you fail the test, you may retest within 60 days. Test location
will be throughout the state. Locations will be announced as we receive them.
There will be many more questions and as soon as answers are available they
will be published. A web-site is also being established as a joint effort
of IBEW/NECA.
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Health & Welfare
A meeting with the Health & Welfare Trust professionals will be held
at the Training Center on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 1:00 P. M. Important information
about current Heath Care Issues will be discussed. There are pending changes
that will affect all participants. Your input and attendance will be appreciated.
This meeting is specifically for our retirees. A similar meeting will be held for the active participants sometime in August.
Congratulations
To apprentice Randy Shahan on his marriage to Stacey on May 18, 2002.
To Michael & Rochelle Samansky on the birth of their son "Collin" born
July 8, 2002.
In the type of work we do and the conditions that we work under, it is inevitable that accidents will occur. We must be aware at all times that injury, damage, and loss can be a result of these accidents."an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in injury, damage, or loss."
We recently had a work related accident that occurred at the Valero Refinery. It resulted in serious injury to one of our members. Brother Rob Arnold was severely injured and is recovering from surgery. He received a flash burn with most of the damage to his hands. He is undergoing therapy and hopes to be home by the weekend. We wish him a speedy and full recovery.
Please fill out the form following the President's Report so that the proper people can be notified in case of an emergency.
Condolences
It is with great sadness that we extend our sympathies to the family of Lucy
Pinckard. Lucy passed away suddenly and unexpectantly on July 5, 2002. She
leaves a grieving family and host of friends. Our prayers and wishes go out
to her son John, and husband Dan. Brother John Pinckard is a member as is
his father, our Past President, Dan Pinckard. Again or deepest sympathies
to the family.
It is with deep sorrow that we report on the death of one of our own. Brother Donald Lee Rice passed away on July 16, 2002. Don served the Brotherhood from 1946 until his retirement in 1936, with an interruption by military service in the Army from 1950 to 1952. After retiring he was extremely helpful by sup-plying computer support to the Local for many years. He was instrumental in helping us set up and maintain our hardware and software. He is and will be missed.
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.
From the Retiree's at their 4th of July picnic meeting;
From the President"To all the persons that operated the IBEW Local #180 Federal Credit Union and took care of our financial needs. A great big Thank You for your labor that went beyond the normal call of duty. You were always there when we needed you. Many Thanks from the Local 180 Retirees."
Dan Broadwater
President Local 180
From the Organizer:
The work situation is finally improving. The books are clearing fast. There
is a tremendous amount of work slated to start in Napa and Solano county
which should keep us all busy for the next three years. With all this good
fortune, Organizing un-represented electricians and contractors will be my
primary focus. We must take an aggressive approach when these opportunities
present themselves.
The Residential unit continues to boom. Our signatory contractors continue to secure more work. We have nearly exhausted the new apprentice list. Several local non-signatory contractors have lost some great Wireman lately. Their loss is our gain.
We still have a growing need for qualified residential wiremen. Please contact Dan or myself.
Sound and Communications is still sluggish with very few calls coming in. The books are nearly clear and the lay offs have seemed to have subsided.
Hope to see you all at the picnic.Rich Mattson, Organizer
JATC
Apprentice classes will begin in early September. The Inside and Sound &
Communications Apprentices will attend a week at a time during the day. Residential
and Journeyman classes will be held at night. Notice of class schedules will
be mailed to all apprentices.
JOURNEYMAN CLASSES
The following Journeyman level classes will be offered in the
near future. Class sizes and times will depend on interest. If you wish to
sign-up for any of the classes being offered contact Larry Poyser at the
JATC office. (707) 251-0315.
CODE THEORY
TRANSFORMERS
CONDUIT BENDING
MOTOR CONTROLS VOICE-DATA-VIDEO
SUPERVISION & PRODUCTIVITY
Picnic
The picnic will be Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Lake Solano Park.
Menu and activities have been planned by Brother Gary McCoy. It is an event
that the entire family can enjoy.
MENU;
Chicken Chili
Hamburgers Macaroni Salad
Hot Dogs Potato Salad
Watermelon Chips
Brownies Cookies
Beer
Wine Soda Water
Activities: Fishing ponds stocked and contest for the Kids. Fly
Fishing Lessons & Competition
Kiddies Jump
Bean Bag Toss
Softball Toss
Golf Pitching I Putting Contest
Pie Eating Contest
Canoes and Paddleboats Available
August 3, 2002 From 11:00 A.M. till 6:00 P.M.
Emergency contact information.
To all members, and members working out of our Local: Please call if your
phone number has been changed or if there is an additional phone number to
contact an emergency contact person. We recently had an incident that the
spouse could not be contacted. This is unfair to the member and especially
unfair to the spouse. Use the form below. Either call or mail the information.
Person to contact in an Emergency
Name _________________________ Phone# 1. ________________________
2. __________________________
Alternate __________________________ Phone# 1. __________________________
2. __________________________
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!
Be Safe, Work Safe!
Whether at home or on the job?
Leisure time or at work
Fellow workers depend on you. Your family depends on you.
Bruce Gourley, Business Manager
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