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L.U. 280 (c,ees,em,es,i,mo,mt,rts& st), SALEM, OR—At this writing the local is engaged in negotiations for the Inside Agreement, which expires Dec. 31. By the time this article is published negotiations should be completed, thanks in part to the successful ongoing partnering efforts of the LMCC. Thanks to all members who volunteered this year for Habitat for Humanity. Local 280 and the Oregon Pacific-Cascade Chapter of NECA committed to wiring all Habitat homes in our jurisdiction and this partnership has benefited all parties. In 2005 Local 280 volunteers wired 12 homes, and the Public Service Committee donated $17,000 for materials to the various Habitat chapters in the state. Local 280 welcomed fifth-year apprentice Eric Guzman from New Orleans Local 130 into our program after he and his wife, Lisa, lost everything they owned in Hurricane Katrina. Within three days of arriving in Oregon, Bro. Guzman was entered in the fall apprentice classes, received a set of donated hand tools and went to work for Dynalectric in Salem. Local 280 officers and staff wish everyone a happy holiday season. Dennis D. Caster, B.M./F.S. L.U. 294 (ees,em,i,rts,spa&u), HIBBING, MN—Our work situation has improved slowly, but in the right direction. I would like to thank our sister locals who have employed our members in our tough times. We hope to return the favor in the future. Our large projects are still up in the air at this writing. Our 90th anniversary picnic was a huge success, with lots of volunteers doing a great job. It was a show of how strong the Brotherhood can be when we work together for a common cause. We have a big election coming up in Minnesota in 2006. We need to elect a labor-orientated governor, take back the House of Representatives, expand our margin in the Senate, and nationally elect a Democrat for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Mark Dayton. It sounds like a big job, but with your help we can make this happen and we will make a difference. Organized labor is being attacked from all angles and we must be pro-active for success. Merry Christmas and happy New Year! Be union, buy union! Scott Weappa, B.M./F.S.
L.U. 306 (i), AKRON, OH—Congratulations to our 2005 graduating classes. We welcome our 25 new journeyman inside wiremen and 11 new residential wiremen (see photo). Inside program graduates: Rolando Borjas, Bryan Boveington, James Bramlett, Stephen Braswell, Cynthia Colley, Todd Dorland, John Dull, Shane Evans, Paul Facemire, Shawn Faulconer, David Flynn, Troy Galloway, Janice Gemind, Chris James, Ronald Keller, Martin Laich, Daniel Lilly, Todd Martin, Nicholas Meriac, Anthony Misciagna, Daniel Nicholas, Jason Pribanich, Jerry Rittenour, Matthew Rockwood and Stephen Stanec. Residential program graduates: David Birchfield, Thomas Carter, Damian Casenhiser, Jeffrey Grubbs, Eric Hilbish, Jesse Hupp, John Kocsis, Eric Markiewicz, George Reese, Brian Smith and Joan Spicer. High Achievement Awards, presented by Mike Young of Ideal Tools and Mike Olesky and Chuck Labow of CED, went to Janice Gemind, Inside program and Damian Casenhiser, Residential program. Fourteen graduates were recognized for perfect attendance. At the graduation, Bus. Mgr. David Moran delivered opening remarks. Guest speaker was architect Lauren Burge, of Chambers, Murphy & Burge. Nancy Montecalvo, Akron Division NECA chairman, delivered closing remarks. We pause to remember our members in the armed forces and the victims of the devastating hurricanes. Happy holidays to our brothers and sisters everywhere! Robert Sallaz, V.P./P.S. L.U. 332 (c,ees,i,o&st), SAN JOSE, CA—The deadline for state certification is fast approaching. Make sure you have applied by Jan. 1. No one will be dispatched without a license. Work has been steady, with school work slowing and public sector work picking up. Job calls have all been getting filled since the new dispatch system went into effect. The Political Action Committee has been very busy. California’s recent ballot initiative election has just ended and now we’re gearing up for spring primaries. One of our own, Jay James, is running for San Jose City Council. Let’s get out and help get him elected. Please participate in the many phone banks and precinct walks. Last April three IBEW brothers went to Sumatra to assist in rebuilding 900 homes and three medical clinics devastated by the tsunami. We commend Bros. Mike Gorin, Gary Dwyer and Richard Martinez for their generous service. Thanks also to Cupertino Electric and IBEW 332 members for their contributions. It is in this spirit that we need to help the people devastated by the Gulf Coast hurricanes. Please visit IBEW website www.ibew.org to contribute. Support your union—be an active participant. Alan L. Wieteska, R.S./P.S.
L.U. 340 (em,i,o,rts&spa), SACRAMENTO, CA—In the true spirit of Labor Day, a group of Local 340 members volunteered to wire a Habitat for Humanity project in Sacramento. The group included Sisters Sandi Abbott, Leonor Amado and Cheryl LaRocco and Bros. Andrew Jones, Louis Smith, Daniel Torres, Richard Soto, John Chand, Stefen Creason, Noel Livingston, Charles Romero, D’Elman Clark, Shane Glove, Jim Strain, Wayne Frank and Bob Williams Jr. Thompson Electric and Schetter donated the materials. Local 340 members worked alongside union members from other crafts and completed the house in one day. Our volunteers were honored at a September musical event at Robert Mondavi Center at U.C. Davis. Local 340 sends prayers for all IBEW members affected by the Gulf Coast disaster. We mourn the passing of retired Bros. Hays Holyfield Jr., Alvin “Al” Etheridge, Lee Barrett and Augustus “Bill” Hunt Sr. Rest in Peace, Brothers. Merry Christmas and happy New Year! A.C. Steelman, B.M.
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