Health & Welfare Update
Health-Net users in Napa are still experiencing problems and there is no easy or quick solution. The Trust office is exploring other options and we will address these at the December Trust meeting. We are considering several other plans as well as a "self funded" indemnity plan. Input from the membership is needed to give some direction to the trustees as to what is needed by the participants. Either a special called meeting to explore this issue or at the regular meeting in January we will discuss what improvements are available and funding required.

SANTA CLAUSE IS COMING!

Where?        720 Technology Way, Napa
When?             December 16, 2000
What Time?         1:00 P. M. Till.....
Who?                         Children of all Ages

Please come and celebrate the Holidays with Santa and his Helpers.

All children are welcome and gifts will be distributed. Refreshments will be served. There will be games and "decorate your own" cookies for the kids.

From the President
At this time I would like to thank the Brothers and Sisters that strive to make 2000 such a successful year for Local 180. To name the individuals would be quite lengthy, so please except my heartfelt thanks!

Along with the growth comes some pains. Training is an issue of major importance. We have such a large apprenticeship program and influx of newly organized hands, that our level of expertise across the board has suffered It forces us as GF's, Foreman and Journeyman to rethink our layout process in the field. More Attention to instruction and detail may be required.

It is our responsibility to man the work with qualified people. I can't stress enough the importance of extending the hand of knowledge that we possess to better these individuals. Please go out of your way to help educate our members. I also ask that GF's, Foreman and Journeyman contact this office if individuals reject our offer of education and training. Article XIX Sec.2 states:

If, after being admitted to membership, it is later found upon investigation that a member is not sufficiently acquainted with the branch or type of work on which he is engaged to earn or command the established wages, the L.U. can, through its E Board or Exam Board or an especially appointed committee, require such a member to revert to the proper apprentice grade and pay rate, to attend electrical study classes or devote time toward becoming a competent, properly informed electrical mechanic or employee.

This has been used in the past and will continue. Our existence requires qualified people, and we will do what is necessary to accomplish this .

Dan Broadwater
President Local 180

From the Organizer
Over 100 years ago our founding fathers formed the Brotherhood by ORGANIZING. 100 years later organizing continues to be the primary focus of the Brotherhood and this Local. We have worked diligently to glean the best of the open shop workers. This has been no easy task and we have a long way to go until we re-gain dominance in our market. As we continue to struggle to fill calls it is imperative that we stay focused on ORGANIZING. It is not an easy job and every member must support and take an active role in this endeavor to ensure our survival.

Rich Mattson, Organizer

Job Faire
On November 29,2000 the LMCC sponsored a Job Faire at the Training Facility that was well attended by Local 180 staff. We had several Local Contractors on hand to answer questions from attendees. There were 45 applications taken and we expect to have these processed within the next few weeks. The topic of discussion by almost all of the non-union hands was the fact that the state test for licensing was upcoming. We advertised in Vacaville, Vallejo, Fairfield and Napa papers.

JATC
Just a quick update on our Joint Apprenticeship and Training program.
Bar-B-Q at 5:30 ($5.00 donation) and our annual HOLIDAY social hour following the meeting!

JOURNEYMAN UP-GRADE CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday Nights Jan. 29th 14 Week Duration 6-9 Conduit Bending
Tuesday Nights Jan. 9th 14 Week Duration 6-9 Motor Control
Wednesday Nights Jan. 10th 14 Week Duration 6-9 Theory - Transformers
Thursday Nights Jan. 11th 14 Week Duration 6-9 Codeology
Thursday Nights Jan. 11th 14 Week Duration 6-9 Foremanship - Project Management .

Retiree's Corner
The Local Union #180 Retiree's Christmas luncheon will be held on December 6,2000, mark your calendars. The club will also be traveling to the Hawaiian Islands from May 24- June 2,2001. Our regular monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 720 Technology Way Napa CA. For information concerning reservations or membership call:
Ken Breckenridge
(707)643-4139

Sound & Communications
After many meetings to arrive at a "Fair Contract" with our signatory contractors we have agreed to a three-month extension. The contract will remain in effect and a wage increase of $2.00 per hour effective Dec. 1, 2000 through February 28, 2001. This represents about a 9% increase.

In addition the Scope of work was liberalized to include; J-hooks, Teardrops, trapezes (ceiling wire w/horizontal support) and interduct installation used for VDV on occupied job sites only.

We will continue to Negotiate in an attempt to obtain a Fair Contract for our Members. Next meeting December 7,2000.

The effective rates under the Addendum 2 will be:
Installer $23.32 Technician $26.55 Sr. Technician $29.06

Apprentices: 55% $12.83 60% $13.99 65% $15.16 70% $16.32 80% $18.66 90% $20.99 .

MISSION 2000 HOT LINES

• Gary Canepa appointed to Electricians License Enforcement
• Royal Electric fails specifications and codes in Stockton USD / union contractor called in to fix.
• Electric lawsuit goes into courts after two attempts to have suit dismissed fails.
• Lis Electric lawsuit goes into courts after two attempts to have suit dismissed fails.
• Brian Deering visited over 100 job sites in the 3rd quarter of this year.
• Non-union apprentices reveal that non-union apprenticeships are not meeting Standards set fourth in their certified curriculums.
• Protest at Diablo Valley College against Kama LTD and Hellas Technologies for violation of the Public Contract code
• Electrical Construction Compliance Organizations (ECCO) is indorsed by the IBEW.
• OSHA violations filed against unsafe contractor at Benicia High.
• Jo-Anne Lyons pursues 48 cases and files 7 new claims in 3rd quarter.
• PLA's successful in City of Vallejo, West Contra County USD, and Fairfield USD.
• Construction Link Union only insert will be published in November issue.
• Panel Labels distributed to contractor Panel Labels distributed to contractors.
• Private Redevelopment projects found to be prevailing wage by DIR.

Submitted October 12, 2000 Director of Operations, Gary L Canepa

The Mission 2000 bumper sticker contest has been launched. All winning license numbers will receive a prize. The first three winners to call the Mission 2000 office will receive a dinner for two at Mudd's Restaurant in San Ramon. 925-933-0 163. Pick-up a sticker at your local office or contact the Mission 2000 office.

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.

Bruce Gourley, Business Manager
 

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