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L.U. 86 (ees,em,es,i,rts&spa), ROCHESTER, NY—We have a new residential contract. The new contract, combined with our +5 program, along with an aggressive advertising campaign, will bring us more work opportunities in the near future. We have also enlisted the help of the Buffalo Bills football team to go right at our non-union competition. By sponsoring the team all season long, we intend to get the word out that it is cost effective to hire the best trained craftsmen in the business—and that we will back that up with a 5-year warranty on all our residential work. At press time Local 86 was planning for its annual Christmas party. We thank “Santa” and all his helpers, especially Bro. Brian Johnson, his wife, Lea, and their entire family for making sure that everyone has a great time! Mike Farrell, P.S. L.U. 90 (i), NEW HAVEN, CT- At press time Local 90 is still working without a contract. Negotiations are ongoing. The work picture remains extremely slow. Work at Yale, Hamden Middle School and many small projects are keeping some members working. In August over 350 members attended Local 90’s annual outing for a day of swimming, cards, food and great camaraderie. Local 90 is holding classes to certify our members in first aid and CPR, as well as additional classes to keep our membership at the forefront of our field. The local accepted a class of 13 apprentices this year. The apprentices should be proud. This year’s competition was very stiff. Congratulations to apprentices who completed their probation and were sworn in as union members: Robert Capelli, John Lacomb, Anthony Morale, Robert Paulovske, Christopher Reed and Brian Williams. At press time Local 90 members were gearing up for a motorcycle rally hosted by IBEW Local 42. We are proud to join our brothers and sisters from around the IBEW. Proceeds will benefit the Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital. Our thoughts and well wishes are with those on the Gulf Coast. Shannon Cozza, P.S.
L.U. 94 (lctt,nst&u), CRANBURY, NJ—In February 2005, 25 hardy members, family and friends of Local 94 embarked on a two-day ski and board trip to Mt. Snow, VT. Weather and conditions were perfect. On the luxury bus, food and refreshments were served. Hotel accommodations were excellent, and everyone had a good time. Our 2006 trip is scheduled for Feb. 10-12. We will test the slopes of White Face Mountain in Lake Placid, NY. We look forward to filling the bus with Local 94 members. The annual Local 94 dinner dance will be held April 1, 2006, at Doolan’s in Spring Lake, NJ. We will honor members who retired between the dates of August 2004 and December 2005. We look forward to a wonderful evening with our union brothers and sisters and their families. Any member who is interested may contact the Local 94 office for further information: (609) 426-9702 Ext. 1. Let’s get out and do something together besides work. Kick back and have some fun! Charles Hassler, P.S. L.U. 104 (lctt,o&u), BOSTON, MA—Local 104 welcomes the employees of North Attleboro Municipal Light Department, who voted overwhelmingly for IBEW representation. Organizer Steve O’Donnell worked hard on the campaign. The union received over 75 percent of the votes. Congratulations to our new brothers and sisters of North Attleboro Light. Our first Lineman’s Rodeo and Poker Run held July 23 was a great day. The Local 42 team finished first in overall skills. Thanks to all who participated. Special thanks to Bro. Ellis Wilkins, age 71, who entered the speed climbing contest and did very well. Bus. Mgr. Tiler Eaton, Organizer Jeff Place, and Bro. Sean McNamara ran the event. Nearly 200 people attended. Work in our jurisdiction is still good. We could use additional qualified journeyman linemen. If you are thinking about coming our way, call us for an update on the work situation at (508) 660-3900. We are in negotiations at present with two municipal light companies (towns of Mansfield and Littleton) for agreements. We are getting ready for our negotiations early next year with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA). Robert E. Ward, R.S.
L.U. 108 (ees,em,es,lctt,mar,mt, rtb,rts,s,spa,t&u), TAMPA, FL—Bull Frog Creek, typically small and slow running, is ideal for children playing on tubes, but recent rains had swollen the creek into a deep, fast moving river. Bros. Lee Service, Kevin Brannon, Ronnie Griffin and Dave Stephens, a TECO South-Hillsborough line crew, were eating lunch at a park near their work when a girl approached them yelling that her mother, brother and sister were trapped in the creek. Crew leader Lee Service sent lineman Kevin Brannon and apprentice lineman Ronnie Griffin to investigate. As they ran toward the water they heard screams. The mother was in the middle of the creek clinging to a tree, with her children hanging onto her. Linemen Dave Stephens and Lee Service grabbed ropes and ran to assist. Bros. Stephens and Griffin entered the 12- foot deep water. Bro. Service threw a rope to Stephens. Bro. Griffin tied the rope under the boy’s arms and Bros. Service and Brannon pulled him to the shore. They rescued the mother and other child the same way. We are proud of this fast acting line crew. Doug Bowden, P.S.
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