I would like to touch on several additions to our Collective Bargaining Agreement. The International has made Drug Testing, the Code of Excellence and the Repeated Discharge Rule Category 1 Language. The insertion into our CBA is mandatory.
Let’s start with the Drug policy. Implementation does not happen
overnight. We will work with our management partners to choose a firm
and a fair policy that will satisfy the Internationals requirements
along with our clients. Although a drop dead date has not been
established, look for the Drug Testing to start immediately after the
first of 2008.
The Code of Excellence has been utilized on projects in our
jurisdiction. There have been mixed opinions on the value of this
program by both Labor and Management. This is going to change for the
better. There was never a complete buy-in from management on the Code
of Excellence, and this will too change. Our customers such as the
Valero’s and the Genentech’s will soon be demanding this program from
the other crafts as well.
There will soon be a new group of Building Trades partners forming.
This is the MAC Council. It is comprised of 6 crafts; IBEW, UA,
Ironworkers, Sheet metal Workers, Elevator Workers, and the Asbestos
Workers. The MAC bylaws state that this organization shall utilize a
Code of Excellence program. This is not a replacement for the Building
Trades but an alliance of Mechanical Crafts that share the same
philosophy and basic goals. We will market our talents as a collective
group as opposed to doing it on our own.
The Repeated Discharge rule will address ways to correct chronic
terminations. A neutral member of the Appeals Committee shall determine
the continued eligibility for referral.
At the Trust Meeting We terminated the services of Marana Benefits.
The new firm is Benesys and we will undergo a 90 day turnover of
services. I am looking forward to the enhanced services that they offer
such as monthly statements
Business Manager
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Stephen & Megan Thole a baby daughter, Erin Elizabeth
Wedding Bells for Keith & Tiffanie Feigel Jr.
A’S GAME
We had 75 tickets sold for the A's game august 5th against the
Angels. The BBQ before the game was a big hit. Many thanks
to Brandon & Brandy O'Neill for their help to make the A's game and
BBQ possible.
We had, believe it or not, too much beer along with soda and
water. Lunch was served from 11:30 up until game time at 1:00 in
the parking lot with tri-tip sandwiches smothered in BBQ sauce, hot
chicken off the grill and hot dogs for the kids. Brownies and
cupcakes for dessert. A great time was had by all. We will
try and make this an annual event to go along with the Giants bus
trip. Hope to see next year.
Thank you, Dean Lloyd
FROM THE JATC: OSHA 10 TRAINING CERTIFICATION
CLASS
Mondays: Oct 8, 15 & 22 5-9 pm
Counts towards State Cert continuing Education
Class size is limited to first 30 students
Sign-up and purchase books before Oct 1
Book cost is $45 and non refundable
Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard
Please call the JATC 251-0315—not the Union Hall
UNION PICNIC - SEPTEMBER 15TH Lake Solano Park Saturday
Sept. 15th from 11 am until 4 pm
Brothers and Sisters, Family and Friends, Come join the fun and food
Activities will include:
Rock wall will only be there from 11-2 so come early and enjoy
Snow cone machine
Canoes and paddle boats will be available for renting early in the day
and only if weather and water levels permit
Trout fishing is always good at Lake Solano
Blow up jumper for the kids will be available all day
Horseshoes available
There will be a massage therapist available for $1.00 per minute
Lunch will be served from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm with the following menu:
Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Sausages, Chicken, Beans and Potato Salad.
For dessert we will have watermelon and brownies. Drinks will
include: Sierra Nevada and Red Hook on tap, Bud in a can, Coke, Diet
Coke, Sprite and Water.
3:00 pm will be a raffle with great prizes
Any volunteers can leave a message for Dean Lloyd at (707)
337-0347 and he will find a small or a large project for you to help
with. Dean is looking for ice chests to hold ice…
MARE ISLAND
MUSEUM
Housed in Building #46, built in 1885, at 50,000 sq. ft. it is open
the first and third weekends of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Current exhibits include Women at Mare Island
USE YOUR VISA OR MASTERCARD FOR DUES!
YES, CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS WITH THE MASTERCARD OR VISA LOGO, IN PERSON
OR OVER THE PHONE FOR DUES, SORRY NOT FOR T-SHIRTS
IF YOU HAVE MOVED
Please notify the office so we can keep your information up to
date. However, if we do not have a good address - then you should
not be getting this newsletter… Please remind your co-worker.
Northern California Chapter, NECA
IBEW, Local Union 180
EVENT ALERT - REG STER NOW!
The Solano/Napa Counties LMCC is sponsoring a trip to the NECA/IBEW
Labor Relations "Town Hall Meeting" to be held during the NECA
Convention & Trade Show in San Francisco.
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear directly from NECA and IBEW
leaders – IBEW President Ed Hill, NECA CEO John Grau, and NECA Vice
President of Labor Relations Geary Higgins. Mark Breslin, known for his
unique style and presentations on labor-management relations will serve
as the moderator. Then, spend the afternoon on the trade show
floor. All area electricians, contractors and shop employees are
encouraged to attend!
WHEN: Sunday, October 7, 2007, Town Hall Meeting: 10 AM until 11:30 AM;
Trade Show: 11:30 AM until 3 PM
WHERE: Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco
COST: FREE, including transportation by bus from the Local 180 Hall.
The bus will board at 8 AM, returning at approximately 4 PM.
WHAT: The Town Hall Meeting will address concerns and issues shaping
the electrical construction labor market today, and will allow for open
discussion with the speakers.
Afterward, stay for the NECA Tradeshow starting at 11:30 AM until 3 PM.
The NECA Show is the premier EXPO for the electrical, power, and
cabling industry. At the NECA Show, electrical professionals can view
the latest innovations in the tools, system controls, software, and
vehicles, plus learn about the business services they rely on. More
than 200 vendors will come together to put on an amazing exposition
just for you. For more information visit
www.necaconvention.org/tradeshow.
The meeting for the Retirees’ Club are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Training Center / Union Hall at 12:30 P.M.
The next meeting will be Oct 3. All retirees and spouses are welcome. Widows of retired members are encouraged to get involved and welcome our newest members.
FUTURE TRIPS:
Hawaii seven night cruise Oct 8 - 15, 2007 starting as low as $1610 person.
Please contact Ken Breckenridge more information on these trips at (707) 643-4139
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Welcome to the start of the 2007 local election
campaign. By the time you receive this newsletter it will be 60
days or so to election day. Various agents in the office have
been involved in the process since March 2007.
The IBEW is one of the top groups involved in local,
state and national politics. We donate a lot of money and send
out information to the membership on candidates, and even issues, that
affect workers and their families.
The next 60 days are where the rubber meets the road
and we need to have members stepping up to help. As President, I
want to break the lack of support and engagement by the membership.
The various Unions of Napa & Solano Counties
that represent about 47,000 Union Members jointly united to endorsed
the candidates you see listed above. This is huge and a first.
Please, do not wait to be asked to help or asked
twice. We need help for each one of these candidates. Mike
Smith is the point of contact—call or email mikes@ibewlu180.org
.
Stan Nelson
Napa-Solano Central Labor Council
In addition, Council Delegates elected three new Trustees: Cindy Bannister (SEIU, Local 1021), Rod Cameron (United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 343), and Lou Franchimon (Napa-Solano Counties Building and Construction Trades Council). The Napa-Solano Central Labor Council, working in partnership with both the Building and Construction Trades Council and the United Workers for Local Government, also gave serious consideration to a host of candidates running for local office this November. Endorsements shall be made public later this month. “Our mission with respect to these three groups,” said President Jon Riley, “is to establish a united voice for labor concerning issues that will affect not only our membership of over 47,000 local workers, but all working families in our area.”
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.
Dan Broadwater, Business Manager
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