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January/February 2004 IBEW Journal L.U. 291 (i,o,rts&rts), BOISE, ID-Currently we have 107 brothers and sisters on Book I. That may seem like a high number, but we have actually made some progress and gotten a lot of people back to work. We recently began an effort to get as many members as we can NICET certified in fire alarm systems. Many school districts, city, state and federal agencies require these credentials to install these fire alarm systems. We all know the IBEW is the best group of craftsmen to install, service and design these vital systems. At the beginning of this school year the local JATC went to a new day-school format. The apprentices will go to school one week every six weeks, alternating years. Bro. Ed Loughney was selected as the instructor. Ed is a great instructor who will do a top notch job. Ed Huskey, P.S. L.U. 295 (em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u), LITTLE ROCK, AR-The new year is a very important one for the working people of America. In this election year we find that the Republican Party and their anti-worker agenda are sitting on an astonishing financial war chest. Though we may not match them dollar for dollar, we can outwork them. You will be asked for your assistance to help get the voters out to regain the White House as well as other elected offices. I encourage you to give your support in this endeavor. Please attend union meetings and stay informed on the issues. Thanks to all of you at the Pine Bluff Arsenal project for your COPE contributions. Keep up the good work. Bobby Thornton, Asst. B.M./Organizer
L.U. 306 (i), AKRON, OH-We held a service awards presentation at our December meeting. Bus. Mgr. David Moran presented awards to the following members. Clair McCaulley received a 60-year award. Fifty-five year awards went to Richard Donley, James Ess, Donald Kromer and John Webb; and for 50-years, George Abraham, Richard Knepp, Richard Spicer and David Westland. Twenty-five year members received service watches: William A. Anderson, Michael Bischoff, Walter Blackie, William E. Campbell, John Crockett, Robert J. Dies, Morgan Douglas, Matthew Douglas, James Doyle, Duane Grimes, James Hutchison, Daniel Johnson, Harry Miller, Larry Morris, Michael Ray, John Rolenz, Edmund Romito Jr., Raymond Romito, Mike Schwerdtfeger, Mickey Tanaska and Worth Thompson Jr. We also thank Chmn. Bob Walsh and Social Committee members Erik Bruning, Sherri Cronin, Pat Haag, Ellen Herman, David Mealer, Todd Michl, Tim Schafer, Caren Stutzman and Bruce Tucker for outstanding service. Pres. George Peters "pulled the plug" and retired after several decades of service. We wish George and his family good health and happiness. Double-digit inflation in prescription drugs and healthcare costs are the single largest portion of income coming out of our collective pockets. We mourn the loss of Bro. Fred Keller, age 62, who passed away on the first day of his retirement. Robert Sallaz, V.P./P.S.
L.U. 307 (es,ees,i,o,u), CUMBERLAND, MD-Congratulations to the apprentices recently sworn into our local by Pres. Rich Carder. They are Gerald Wolfe Jr., Eugene Rice, Michael Riggleman, Jeffrey Blubaugh and Joshua Skidmore. Everyone had a wonderful time at our Christmas social. Members young and old, active and retired enjoyed each other's company. On a more solemn note, our hearts go out to the families of our brothers who have passed in the past year: Harold "Buck" Walters, William "Bill" Meyers, William "Bill" Potts, Ken Troutman, Harold Morris and David Ulrich. Our brothers will be missed. Andy Weisenmiller, P.S.
L.U. 317 (i,o,rts,t&u), HUNTINGTON, WV-Work in our area is slowing once again. Winter will slow things even more but there are some projects coming out in the spring. Work at Marshall University on the Biotech Center and some projects at Cabell Huntington Hospital and Saint Marys Hospital should pick things up a little as weather breaks. We hope we get some work on the Pullman Square and Kinetic Park projects. There should also be some transmission line work coming up this spring. After a long period with very little line work, it will be great to get some outside members working again. Two out of three Wal-Mart stores being built are using non-union electricians. The third one has not been bid as of this writing. The South Point store had a low union bidder and still went non-union. Is this a place you want to shop? Belated thanks to all who worked on the Habitat for Humanity project. Thanks to Alec Plymale for organizing the electrical work. Work is under way on the new union hall. Ted Kinder, P.S. |
