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Sisters and Brothers,
August is upon us and summer-time is almost over. School will be starting soon for the Inside apprentices. Classes begin earlier this year and start on Monday, August 24th. Enjoy the last days of summer.
On the Inside out-of-work List we have 4 on Book 1, 14 on Book 2 and 1 on Book 3. On the Sound & Communication out-of-work List we have 3 on Book 1, 1 on Book 2 and 1 on Book 3. We have 4 on CW Book 2. We currently have all Inside apprentices working.
Work has p i cked up significantly for us beginning in July. We have been able to put a lot of people back to work and have had a number of calls going unfilled recently. To date, we have started 11 new Inside apprentices. Our Books are the lightest they have been in years.
I have scheduled an information meeting for the membership, including retirees and spouses, to talk about and discuss Health & Welfare issues on Thursday, August 20th at 5pm. The meeting will take place at the Union Hall and Training Center in Castroville. Anyone wanting to come talk about H&W issues, especially the proposed rate increases for retirees, should attend. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP with Mira at (831) 633-2311.
I am in the process of updating our Bylaws. The last time they were updated was April 15, 2013 which was mostly to include the Construction Electrician/Construction Wireman classifications. There are some classifications that need to be removed as they are no longer in use or
relevant. The main point for updating the Bylaws is to delete the sentence “When the quarterly audit indicates the balance in the General Fund is $350,000.00 or more, the working dues shall be reduced to 2% of gross earnings, and when the quarterly audit indicates the balance in the General Fund is $275,000.00 or less, the working dues shall be increased to 3% of gross earnings.” This would keep the Working Dues at a consistent 6% for the Inside and not fluctuate between 5 and 6% depending on the balance of the General Fund. Had we made this change years ago, the Local would be in much better financial shape today.
In order to change the Bylaws a proposal must be submitted in writing and read at two regular meetings of the Local Union, and decided at the second meeting by a majority vote of the members present and voting. Since the changes deal with dues the vote has to be taken by secret ballot at the meeting where the second reading takes place. I will be sending out a written notice specifically stating the proposed changes to each member at least twenty (20) days prior to the Local Union meeting at which the membership is to vote on the question.
Save the date for our annual family picnic to be held on Saturday, October 10th at the Buckeye Picnic Area of Toro Park. More details will be made available closer to the date. We will again be holding a Health Fair that day as well.
Friday, September 4th is a Floating Holiday that is observed by the Inside and Sound & Comm. Monday, September 7th, Labor Day, is also a Holiday for the Inside and Sound & Comm.
The US Department of Labor states “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”
Business Manager’s Report by Andy Hartmann
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 234
IBEW Local 234 Newsletter
Local 234 Officers:
Andy Hartmann Business Manager/Financial Secretary Mike Ihnot President Manuel Valdez Vice President Chris Burditt Treasurer/Organizer Stephen Slovacek Recording Secretary/ Registrar Anthony Davis Andy Gattis Rick Keaton Richard Smith Executive Board
The Electrical Worker’s Union for Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
August 2015
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IBEW Local 234 Newsletter
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2012 13,134 17,773 13,104 12,987 13,972 13,463 14,641 18,623 16,909 14,751 13,472 17,795
2013 18,916 17,738 17,705 18,438 19,173 18,099 22,378 22,687 25,817 18,265 15,593 11,141
2014 13,920 12,948 13,878 14,527 11,303 15,494 16,567 17,029 17,756 20,813 20,217 22,051
2015 15,808 16,735 18,600 20,315 18,445 16,883
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jly Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Inside Monthly Hours Report
Forever Lifting Up – Always Moving Forward
The history of the EWMC has its roots in the Civil Rights movement and the struggle for equal rights for minority workers in the IBEW. Minority communities wanted greater opportunities to join the IBEW and minority members in the IBEW saw the need to strengthen and grow IBEW membership.
In 1974, African American and Hispanic delegates met during the 30th IBEW International Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, and formed the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus to address the lack of minority representation and other inequalities within the IBEW.
The EWMC believes that the IBEW must embrace principles and actions of Diversity and Full Inclusion to organize, prosper and grow. Minorities, women, and communities of color must be mobilized and organized to grow the trade union movement.
Due to many years leadership by EWMC President Robbie Sparks, an IBEW Business Manager from Atlanta, Georgia, resolutions at IBEW International Conventions were adopted that committed the IBEW to Diversity and Full Inclusion. The success of the EWMC is essentially due to a strong vision and belief in the abilities of people of color, and that all must be included to strengthen and grow our IBEW.
The EWMC is a strong advocate for equal rights, opportunities, and greater minority representation in the IBEW. The EWMC is well respected by the IBEW and the labor movement because of its strong commitment and vigorous pursuit of social and economic justice for minority workers.
The Caucus serves as a support and networking system, and provides education and training for its members. The membership reflects a broad-based coalition of dedicated IBEW men and women who work within the IBEW structure to forge changes that will benefit minorities and the entire IBEW membership.
The EWMC Executive Committee is comprised of twelve elected officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and eight (8) At-Large members. The rules governing the EWMC are contained in the organization’s national operating bylaws.
More information may be found at www.ibew-ewmc.com
The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus
August 2015 California State Certification Renewals Have you recently renewed your Electrician Certification? Do you know when your certification expires? Notify the Hall of your new expiration date and certification number. Also, pick up any forms you need at the Hall or request copies of Class Completion Certificates to provide proof of education. If you are renewing your Electrician Certification prior to your certification expiring, you will need to have 2,000 hours of work in the industry in the past three years and have completed 32 hours of continuing education from an approved educational provider, like the JATC. You will then need to submit your Renewal Application with proof of your 32 hours and payment of $100. As always, call the Hall and talk with Mira or call Stacy with the Training Center if you have any questions.
Tricks of the Trade Tips for installing wire nuts on wires of different sizes.
Match up the wire to where the insulation ends before twisting, not the tip. Stranded and thinner wires should be longer. Try to put larger conductors on the outside. Always cut excess larger conductor so the wire nuts have something of the other
conductors to hold. Always pull check the conductors to make sure all are secure. When there's only stranded, untwist it and fan it out individually before twisting it
together.
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Tri-County Electrical JATC Training News (831) 633-3063
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CPR/First Aid Class CPR/First Aid is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st at 8am. Instructor Roni Jane Sudyka will be teaching the basics of First Aid and CPR along with Blood Borne Pathogens. Call Stacy at (831) 633-3063 to reserve your place. Class size is limited.
CALCTP-AT Class California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program-Acceptance Testing (CALCTP-AT) with Instructor Stephen Slovacek. This class is a total of 32 hours. The class schedule will be coordinated with those in attendance.
The prerequisite for this class is completion of the 50 hour CALCTP. An application form must be completed prior to starting class. To register for this class there is a $225 application/record maintenance fee. Go online to goo.gl/qkW7AI to complete an application and pay the application/record maintenance fee.
There is a $125 stipend available upon successful completion provided by the Monterey Bay LMCC.
CALCTP Class California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program (CALCTP) with Instructor Stephen Slovacek. This class is a total of 50 hours: 10 hours of lecture and 40 hours of lab. The class schedule will be coordinated with those in attendance.
YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETING THE ONLINE COURSE PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS OR EMAIL TO [email protected]. Students will not be allowed to attend the class if they have not completed the online coursework. Go to bit.ly/IBEW234CALCTP to get started today.
There is a $125 stipend available upon successful completion provided by the Monterey Bay LMCC.
NEC Grounding and Bonding Class NEC Grounding and Bonding, with instructor David Martinez is held on the third Tuesday of each month. Drop on in! You are welcome to attend one class or as many as you like. This is a (3) hour class. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at 5:30pm.
Ugly’s Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, 2015 Edition are now available at the Training Center for $27.49 each.
Ugly’s Books Now Available
The next Aptitude Test for entry into the Inside apprenticeship program is scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd. Volunteer Proctors are needed to help Test Administrator Stefan Marceron. Call Stacy at (831) 633-3063 if you are interested in volunteering.
Aptitude Test
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August 2015 The LMCC has approved to send up to two individuals to a Market-Driven Contracting Class in San Leandro this Fall. This two-week course (one week each over a six week period) has been designed to prepare individuals to enter the electrical contracting field with a commitment to pursue underserved sectors in the marketplace. The course will cover a full range of learning modules that will provide participants with a formal and practical introduction to business concepts and their application to electrical contracting. Participants will be taught the basics of business administration, financial statements, cash requirements, project reports, insurance coverage, and contracting law. The class will also cover basic estimating, proposal preparation, marketing, and operations.
If you are interested in attending this class, send a written request to Business Manager Andy Hartmann explaining why you would like to attend, why you should be selected, and how you will benefit from it. Applicants will be selected by the LMCC.
Market-Driven Contracting Class
Welding is required for Inside apprentices to complete the program and graduate. It is recommend that apprentices take welding by the summer of their 3rd year.
Hartnell College, FALL 2015
WLD-150. BASIC WELDING (G/P) Lec 1 Hr; Lab 3 Hrs
Introductory level study and safe practice in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and oxy-fuel cutting of steel materials. Introduction to metallurgy, metal identification, destructive and non-destructive weld testing, welding symbols and basic practices in metal repair and maintenance. A service course for other trades.
7198 T 09:00AM-09:50AM T. Forgette AC-B112 2.00 T 10:00AM-12:50PM T. Forgette AC-B112 Section 7198 is offered at Alisal Campus, 1752 E. Alisal St., Salinas.
7199 Th 01:00PM-01:50PM T. Forgette AC-B112 2.00 Th 02:00PM-04:50PM T. Forgette AC-B112 Section 7199 is offered at Alisal Campus, 1752 E. Alisal St., Salinas.
7200 Th 06:00PM-06:50PM J. Dorantes-AC-B112 2.00 Th 07:00PM-09:50PM J. Dorantes-AC-B112 Section 7200 is offered at Alisal Campus, 1752 E. Alisal St., Salinas.
7201 S 09:00AM-09:50AM J. Dorantes-AC-B112 2.00 S 10:00AM-12:50PM J. Dorantes-AC-B112 Section 7201 is offered at Alisal Campus, 1752 E. Alisal St., Salinas.
Welding for Inside Apprentices at Hartnell College
For the 2015-16 school year, the apprenticeship classes will start earlier this year. The first day of school for apprentices is Monday, August 24th. The school year will start earlier in order to end the semester prior to the Christmas break. This will allow the semester to fall inline with Hartnell so that we can report grades on time. The second semester will begin on January 4th and end on May 2nd. This next school year we will once again have all five years of the Inside apprenticeship program.
First Day of School for Apprentices
CPR/First Aid with Blood-Borne Pathogens on 07/11/15:
Chris Burditt, Adam Cullers, Gerardo Espinoza, Jose Garcia Jr., Andy Gattis, Sean Kent, Mike Lopez, Stefan Marceron, Ernesto Morales, Chris Olsen, Juan Palacios and Tom Thomas
NFPA 70E on 07/18/15:
Jeff Beers, Andy Gattis and Stefan Marceron
Grounding & Bonding on 07/21/15:
John Aguilar, Corey Branco, L. Earl Davis, Anthony Kalstrom, Chris Olsen and Stefan Marceron
Congratulations on Completing Class
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IBEW Local 234 Newsletter
No-Dog Offset Level Local 234 has engraved No-Dog Offset Levels for sale. They are in assorted colors and available for $15 each. The "No-Dog" is a handy tool for electricians that eliminates "dog-legs" in offsets and saddles. It is precision tooled from lightweight, durable aluminum. Measuring 1/2" by 1" by 2", it is also useful as a spacer for multiple runs of conduit. This size also makes it convenient to carry. The "No-Dog" can fit easily in a pocket or tool box, or can be clipped to a hardhat or tool pouch.
The Anthem BlueCross 24/7 NurseLine is toll-free and confidential. Members have access to registered nurses which are available to you and your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call toll-free (866) 670-1565
Information magnets are available. Contact us if you would like one mailed to you.
BlueCross NurseLine for Inside
Michael Dempsey George Dimas
Gerardo Espinoza Stephen Gilbert David Goddard
Hector Haro Richard Hodges
James Horn Travis Karrle Igor Malyghin
Eric Maschmeyer Robert Miller Joel Montes
Jesus Morales
Lyle Abraham Mario Arreguin Richard Baker
Joe Baxter Forest Bayer Mark Behnke
Kenneth Boner Tighe Callahan
Robert Campbell Brian Carroll
Javierto Castillo Bennett Collins Bryan Daniel Daniel Day
Happy August Birthdays! John Mowery John Radich
Albert Randall David Rubens
Peter Salvatore Gilbert Sanchez Ronald Smith
Everett Stevens Edward Sudyka Herman Taube James Taylor Mario Vera
Donald White Scott White
Our Condolences
NECA Convention Save the date for the NECA Convention on October 3-6, 2015 at the Moscone South in San Francisco. Register online for the number one event for electrical professionals at www.necaconvention.org/convention/attendee-registration/early registration ends August 13th.
Brother James Westphal passed on July 5, 2015. There will be an open house memorial, in Day of the Dead fashion, to remember and celebrate Jim on Saturday, October 31st, 2015 from 10am-4pm at 15881 Meridian Rd., Salinas, CA. Come in costume as your favorite historical character in honor of Jim’s interest and passion for history. Or if you prefer, just write the name of your favorite historical character on a name tag in lieu of dressing up. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jim’s name to Central Coast VNA, PO Box 2480, Monterey, CA 93942 (831) 372-6668.
Save the Date The Annual IBEW Local 234 Family Picnic is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th at the Buckeye Picnic Area of Toro Park.
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This Month’s Local 234 Winners! August 2015
Quote of the Month
Winners from the July union meeting: Voluntary PAC (Political Action Committee): Mike Ihnot won $5 and donated it back. Apprentice Give-Away: No apprentices present to win $23.40. Give-Away Winners: Murray Temple won a Makita tool bag. Stefan Marceron won an 8” Crescent wrench.
The next general membership meeting will be: Wednesday, August 12th, 2015
@ 6:30 pm
“Perfection is not attainable, but if
we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”
- Vince Lombardi
Click here for the online calendar or goto http://www.ibew234.org/calendar/
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9 10 LMCC @ 4pm
11 12 Membership Meeting @ 6:30pm
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16 17 18 JATC @ 5pm Grounding & Bonding @
19 20 21 22 JATC Aptitude Test
23 End of Pay Pe-riod
24 25 26 Executive Board @ 6pm
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IBEW Local 234 10300 Merritt Street Castroville, CA 95012
www.ibew234.org (800) 499-4239 (831) 633-2311
(831) 633-0570 fax [email protected]
(831) 633-JOBS (5627) Jobline
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