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October 2003 IBEW Journal L.U. 8 (i&mt), TOLEDO, OHThe work situation here is still bad, and we thank our sister locals for putting a few of our members to work. Chrysler is building a new engine plant in our Michigan jurisdiction, which will help. Our softball A-team went to the 32nd IBEW Midwest Softball tournament in Louisville and put in a great effort, but were defeated in the championship game by Local 58 of Detroit. Our local, along with two other building trades, recently purchased a controlling interest in a local low-power television station. Were hoping to impact our community with positive messages about working class issues and public service broadcasting. Toledo is continuing to feel the ill effects of Wal-Mart as they give most of their construction contracts to non-signatory contractors. Remember to shop at union friendly businesses. It seems the Bushites efforts to revive the economy are stalled. Retaining American jobs isnt a high priority. Chuck Wistinghausen, P.S.
L.U. 14 (i), EAU CLAIRE, WIOur local elected the following officers in June: Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Dean Licht, Pres. Richard Bygd, Vice Pres. Dennis Lee, Rec. Sec. Dennis McMahon, Treas. Fredrick Siebenshuh; Executive Board members Brian Takala, Jason Cebella, Kenneth Weigel, Wayne Geist, Roland Palmer and Michael Slifer; Examining Board members Mike Burkart, James Hanson and Donald Ringwald. The officers were installed July 14 by Sixth District International Vice Pres. Lawrence P. Curley. Local 14 recently hosted a pre-retirement seminar for members age 55 and older. Presenters came in from across the nation to provide information on Social Security, veterans benefits, Health & Welfare options, individual investment options, the National Electrical Benefit Fund (NEBF) and the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund. Construction work in the jurisdiction continues to be slow with many of our members on the road and looking for work. Our thanks go out to all the locals that have found places for our people. Our hope is that we will be able to someday return the favor. Jim Pierce, Asst. B.M. L.U. 26 (ees,em,es,govt,i&mt), WASHINGTON, D.C.As of this writing, we are awaiting approval of the new Inside Wireman Agreement from the International Office. Upon our receipt of the approved agreement, we will have new agreement books printed for the members. As you know by the language recently negotiated for paid holidays, it is more important than ever for you to obtain a D.C. journeymans license and keep it active by renewing it as required. Local 26 congratulates former our former local union business manager, Bro. Buddy Satterfield, on his appointment as director of CIR/Bylaws & Appeals at the I.O. We are proud of Buddys success. A new business agent has been added to our staff. Bro. Jerry Lewis will be manning our Front Royal office, and we welcome him aboard. Congratulations to all those apprentices who graduated in June. This was one of the best graduations yet! Never stop learningtake advantage of the many journeyman classes. Local 26 is saddened to report the following member deaths: Bros. Karl W. Reh and Randall Danchak; and retired Bros. Raymond Boyd Metler, Donald Clark, Harry W. Creamer, James Bennett, Ralph Lonas, Arthur P. Rollins, Howard E. Thornton The following Brothers have retired since our last article: Nelson L. Pumphrey, Raul Barrientos, Edwin D. Dean, Jr., Anthony Epperhart, Morton D. Katz, William E. Pensmith, John P. Kelly, Jr., Donald Swanson, Jr., Donald J. Becker and Frank J. Thompson. Howard L. Ritchie, Jr., B.M. L.U. 34 (em,i,rts&spa), PEORIA, IL Cleaner air emissions is in full effect around our jurisdiction with three out of four powerhouses, Duck Creek Canton, Edward Station and Havana, putting in SCR systems. At first hand, Havana Powerhouse has rolled through 2003 putting SCR in phases. Phase one completed two years ago was in the $4 million range and the second phase cost is around $3 million and is still in the final stages of completion. With the SCR work and homeland security, PMC has employed some 45 wiremen through 10 months of work. Congratulations to Ryan Sharum, the union steward on the job. Ryan has held a very high standard. Its sad to report 200 members are on the out-of-work list. Close to one out of four of us is not working. JATC is taking 16 apprentices for this year. The work outlook is gray. The ethanol plant is one bright spot with dirt being moved, just waiting on the bids to come out. Our health plan is finally showing some increases in revenue instead of a lot of negatives. Jason Norton, P.S.
L.U. 38 (i), CLEVELAND, OHOne of the biggest jobs in town is at the all union NEBF-financed legacy Village job with nine contractors and more than 100 members working. Large upcoming projects include Lake Erie Electric being awarded the SYSCO job, Hirsch Electric being awarded the New Progressive Insurance Building and Doan/Pyramid Electric doing the Stem Research Building at the Cleveland Clinic. Residential membership is up to 70 with all employed, and teledata continues to expand. Welcome to new contractors: Thermal Automation and Alarm Tech. Thanks to Bro. Carl Scheutzow, who organized Local 38s 8th annual family Walleye Fishing Tournament held July 19. Dennis Meaney, Organizer |
