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L.U. 692 (i,mt&spa), BAY CITY, MI—Local 692’s tri-annual retirement party was May 20 at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in Bay City. The evening of dining, dancing and prizes was a great success. Retirees recognized were: Thomas Oslund, Neil Bellmore, Wilbur Rickel, Robert Drumb, James Snider, Norbert Kakowski, Albert Stender, Thomas Young, Michael Nuttall, Paul Kosnik, Robert Dodick, Richard Henry, Stanley Yascolt, Jerry Stump, Dale Asel, Michael Garries, David McFarland, Martin Bailey, Richard Martin, Michael O’Leary, Richard Coates, Hank Simmons and Robert Rajewski. We thank Local 692 for the dinner, and the sponsors for great door prizes. Also thanks to the retirement committee who organized the party. Craig McDonell, R.S./P.S.
L.U. 702 (as,c,catv,cs,em,es,et, govt,i,it,lctt,mo,mt,o,p,pet,ptc,rtb,rts, Labor Day is a day to enjoy and also a time to remember. Labor Day is a creation of the labor movement and a tribute to the achievements of American workers. Labor built this country. Let us not forget. Line clearance and line construction work are still good. But for Inside work, it will be a rough winter; at press time, 116 journeymen and two apprentices are out of work. The battle continues every day in our jurisdiction with corporations such as Verizon, Ameren, etc. All members need to get involved and attend union meetings. Have a happy holiday season. Marsha Steele, P.S.
L.U. 712 (c&i), BEAVER, PA—Our work picture is still slow at present. We thank out-of-town locals that have provided our members with work. Congratulations to the approver apprentices who successfully completed their first year and were sworn into the IBEW by Pres. John Kochanowski at the Sept. 14 union meeting. We thank the Entertainment Committee for the great family picnic July 9 at Idlewild Park. The weather was perfect and everyone enjoyed the day. The children’s Christmas party is Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. Staying politically aware and active is critical to our livelihoods. Please volunteer to help political candidates who are accountable and support issues important to working families. Larry Nelson, B.R. L.U. 716 (em,i,rts&spa), HOUSTON, TX—We wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We offer heartfelt sympathy to the local union brothers, sisters and their families affected by the devastating Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We appreciate the efforts of our outside line locals restoring power to areas hit by the storms. Work in our jurisdiction is still slow. We appreciate the jurisdictions across the country that have put our members to work. Work in our jurisdiction should pick up after the first of the year as a result of our recent CIR decision. Thanks to members who helped out with the Labor Day celebration and the Houston EWMC Masquerade Dance, as well as the Pasadena Rodeo Cook-off. Thanks also to members who have taken the Code of Excellence training and the QCI Trade Validation. More especially, thanks to all members who exercised their right to vote and helped with our “get out the vote” effort in November. Let’s look forward to a new year filled with good health and prosperity. God bless you and your family. John E. Easton Jr., B.M./F.S.
L.U. 814 (t&u), SEDALIA, MO—Local 814 completed four successful amended contract negotiations this year with Aquila Inc., Sac Osage Electric Cooperative, Chariton Valley Telephone Inc., and Central Missouri Electric Cooperative with wage packages ranging from 3.25 percent to 4.15 percent. Also, at press time, we had just received news that Aquila’s Missouri gas division was sold to the Empire Electric Company. We are currently awaiting further developments before commencing any negotiations with these companies on the effects of this sale. Mike Baker, B.M./F.S.
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