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November 2002 IBEW Journal Make A Difference We hope everyone got out and voted for friends of labor. Thanks to all who helped during this important election. When you get your IBEW Journal, I hope you read it to find out what is happening in the local unions and the I.O. When is South Florida NECA going to organize NECAinstead of making the union man work like the nonunion man. Remember as you go through life, if you dont paddle your own canoe, you dont move. Help support your local union by organizing and attending union meetings. We all need to be active participants to help our local grow. Attend your union meetings and learn first hand, not the opinion of someone else. Frank Albury, Exec. Bd./P.S. Labor Day Events
L.U. 387 (em,lctt&u), PHOENIX, AZLabor Day 2002 was celebrated with thousands of union members in Arizona and New Mexico. Phoenix members and brothers and sisters other unions marched to the capitol, attended a rally, and enjoyed the picnic held at the Wesley Bolin Plaza. Tucson members attended a huge march celebrating workplace accomplishments, as well as honoring those who paved the way, then they joined in the festivities at Reid Park. Another gathering of members met in the beautiful pines of Flagstaff. The largest picnic was held in Farmington, New Mexico. Local 387 members at the Four Corners Power Plant cooked enough hamburgers and hotdogs to feed approximately 3,000 people. Members and their families enjoyed live music and the children enjoyed face painting and games. A special thank you to all of our volunteers and to all who participated in these great events! Our newly selected 2002 apprentices arelineman: Josh Chilton, Mike Garcia, Jon Hart, Mike Hodges, Tom Hollar, Lester Pate, Stephen Rambler and Joe West, electrician: Scott Forrester, Joe Gable and Nick Yirsa, and polyphase meterman: Andrew Lynch and Lindee Nuzum. Congratulations. Chuck Barrett retired effective October 2002. Chuck was hired as a business representative for Local 387 in 1973, and has served the IBEW with dedication throughout his career. Local 387 members and staff wish Bro. Barrett a long, healthy and happy retirement. Gene Hill, B.M./P.S. Local 387, Phoenix, AZ, members, family and APS Clowns at the Labor Day parade in Phoenix. New Training Center
L.U. 401 (c,i,o,rts&st), RENO, NVThe apprenticeship graduation commencement took place on July 19. Congratulations to class of 2002 graduates Jason Surrett, Todd Manatt (outstanding academics award), Gordon Goble, Don Giovannatti (mechanical award), Steve Rue, Steve Villanueva, Vidal Sandoval (outstanding apprentice award) and Jay Dean. Special thanks to Apprenticeship Dir. Alan Darney and our instructors. The ceremony was very elegant and superbly organized by training center secretary Laura Christy. The JATC has officially relocated. We thank all the apprentices and journeymen who donated their time to complete the 17,000 square-foot training center. Special thanks to Nelson Electric, Briggs Electric and Quality Control for donating material and equipment. Instructors for the 2002/2003 year will be as follows: First YearJoe Bredengerd and Russ McNeel; Second YearTony Promise; Third YearJohn P. Miller; Fourth YearTom Pourchot, and Fifth YearRalph Doucette. Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Bro. Mike Farside, who passed away this past summer. Attend your local union meetings and keep our brotherhood strong. R. M. Fontenot, P.S. New Officers A special thanks to our past officers, as no one knows the time and effort that goes into serving as they do. The rewards are few and appreciation is almost non-existent, as only those who have served know. If everyone could serve as an officer, the entire local would have more respect for each other. Congratulations to the new officers. We as a local need to get behind our new officers and help them any way we can. Its in our own best interest for them to be successful. Brotherhood and solidarity forever. Gary Butz, P.S. Political Participation
L.U. 429 (em,i,lctt,o,ptc,rtb&u), NASHVILLE, TNCongratulations to journeyman wireman and Rec. Sec. David Davidson, who was elected Fifth District Commissioner of Cheatham County, TN. He is a strong advocate of organized labor, and his election will give him a platform to espouse the ideals integral to organized labor. David led the voting among eight candidates attempting to fill two slots in his district. In the same election, his wife, Dreama McCool Davidson, was elected to the Cheatham County Board of Education. The Davidsons were sworn in at the Cheatham County Courthouse along with others elected to public office. Family, friends and well-wishers were among the 200 in attendance at the ceremony and reception that followed. Bro. Davidson hopes to set an example for other qualified brothers and sisters who consider participating in the political process. Commissioner Davidson will serve on the committees on Capital Improvements, Education, Nursing Home, Animal Control and Rules during his four-year term in office. Milton L. Frazier, Asst. B.M./P.S. |
