BY: THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF IRON WORKERS LOCAL 17

THE NEXT REGULAR UNION MEETING:
February 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS:
Officers Meeting: February 3, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Executive Board Meeting: February 17, 2010 at 5:30 PM

RETIREES' CLUB MEETINGS:
Wednesday, February 17, 2009 All retired members are welcome. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM at the Union Hall.

Stewart reports are now available online. You can access at www.ironworkers17.org/sub/steward_reports. Please email to: union@ironworkers17.org.

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APPROVALS

INTERNATIONAL LIFETIME PENSION:
MARTIN MARCOGUISEPPE 724419
ANTHONY SENKOSKI 887472

INTERNATIONAL WITHDRAWAL:
STEVEN CLARK 1147211

INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY PENSION:
RANDALL WEST 1011992

DEATHS:
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the following deceased:

Member Name	BK #:	DOD:
FRANK BEKELESKI	612031	11/15/09
HENRY SMITH	494150	11/18/09
ROBERT LOCKHART	1038327	12/15/09
CHARLES MC DANIEL	753630	12/28/09
PRICE CHILDERS	732235	12/18/09
ALBERT TOPEKA	477898	01/18/10

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SUSPENSIONS & SUSPENSION WARNINGS:
Effective 1/1/10 the following members were suspended for lack of dues:

MEMBER NO.	L NAME	F NAME
1311836	LAMPERT	JEFF
1414605	RUSH	CHARLES
1418411	WEBSTER	MELISSA
1227856	WHITELY	MARK
1418412	WUNDERLICH	VICTOR

The following members are scheduled for suspension on 2/1/10 if dues payment is not received by 1/31/10:

MEMBER NO.	L NAME	F NAME
1227928	BAER	MICHAEL
1344410	BURNS	CHRISTOPHER
1403737	CALLAHAN	MARK
1342548	CIRULLO	KYLE
1300975	CIRULLO	GUY
1156847	CLAY	WILLIE
1263533	COOPER	BOBBY
1237751	DOBROWSKI	STEVE
1263546	DUNCAN	KENNETH
1113423	EVANS	JOHNNIE
1263583	GADD	MARSHALL
1298237	MALONE	JASON
1263562	MARTIN	KELLY
1316417	MARTIN	MICHAEL
1263550	MC COMBS	RICHARD
1237850	MC COY	KARAMETOS
1324754	MC GUNIGAL	DANNI
1313009	MILLER	CHARLES
1364694	MONEYPENNY	STEVEN
1311849	MORROW	SCOTT
1349447	PINSKE	MICHAEL
1232625	RANDOLPH	DANIEL
1263560	GREGORY	FREDERICK
1312122	HAMILTON	RICHARD
1145299	HARMEL	DAVID
1211192	HARPER	PAUL
1208275	HERB	DANIEL
1238033	HLABSE	STEVEN
1383439	HOWARD	MARTIN
1354693	JOHNSON	WILLIE
1348896	KELLEY	KEVIN
1159821	KILIAN	ERICK
1351215	KNEPPER	DANIEL
1239191	LLOYD	WAYMON
1403741	LONG	JOHN
1209563	LONG	TERRY
1237738	ROBINSON	TIMOTHY
1155418	SALINSKY	JOHN
1175633	SIMBOLI	ANTHONY
1004580	SIMMONS	ROBERT
1164521	STAUBS	JOHN
1298231	SWANK	KENNY
1218726	TATTRIE	DIANA
1263581	TISCHLER	MICHAEL
1311855	TOKIC	JOSEPH
1338678	TOMAZIC	PAUL
1387650	ULMER	LIEUTENANT
1311835	WALLACE	TRAVIS
1249309	WISE	JAMES

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HEART AND VASCULAR SCREENINGS

TO ALL IRON WORKERS LOCAL NO. 17 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND SPOUSES OVER THE AGE OF 40:

Due to an overwhelming response this past Fall, Local 17 has partnered with Healthy Life Screening again to offer the incredible opportunity to participate in life saving heart and vascular screenings right here at the Union Hall. Please note this opportunity is extended to all spouses over 40 of active members. Similar tests would cost more than $2,000 in a hospital! IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 will have no access to the results, they are sent directly to your home to share with your physician at your discretion. All of the tests will be offered FREE to ACTIVE MEMBERS and spouses over the age of 40.

Today’s biggest and most feared killer, Cardiovascular Disease, is more often undiscovered until it is too late. Heart disease kills more men and women in the U.S. each year than the 2nd through 5th killers combined, including all cancers. Perhaps most frightening is, despite major advances in the treatment of coronary heart disease and stroke, a large number of individuals who were apparently "healthy" died suddenly without prior symptoms. Do not let yourself become a statistic:

• Over 50% of stroke and heart attack victims experience no warning signs
• An estimated 10 to 12 million Americans are unaware of blockages in their leg arteries
• 1 of every 2.6 deaths in America is because of heart disease
• Nearly 50% of all heart attacks occur in people under age 65

• Heart disease is present in 40% of people ages 45 to 54

The following tests will be conducted: *The testing requires you to avoid eating within 4 hours prior to your screening (unless you are diabetic or need to eat, then please eat a light meal avoiding greasy foods)

• Echocardiogram of the heart screening for Left Ventricle Dysfunction
• Carotid Artery ultrasound/Intima-Media Thickness screening for plaque build-up and blood flow
• Abdominal Aorta ultrasound screening for Aneurysm
• Ankle Brachial Index screening for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• Blood Pressure Screening

These cardiovascular tests are ultrasound-based, involving no radiation, no pain, no needles, and can all be done in less than 30 minutes. These tests are FREE to IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 ACTIVE MEMBERS and SPOUSES over the age of 40 as Ironworkers Union Local 17 is contributing 100% of the $175 cost.

WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
WHERE: IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 – MEETING ROOM
APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY
To schedule, please call
1-866-523-LIFE (5433)
Screening conducted by Healthy Life Screening

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Effective February 1, 2010 the Ironworkers Local 17 Fringe Benefit Office will be moving and sharing office space with Laborers’ Local 310 Fringe Benefit Fund. The new location will be:

The phone numbers will not change. You will continue to use 216/241-1086 or 216/241-6584 as well as the toll free number 800/788-8406. The fax number 216/241-2904 will also remain the same.

Please note if you are planning on visiting the Fund Office although the address is Euclid Avenue, the entrance to the parking lot is off Prospect Avenue. The driveway is located on the north side of Prospect Avenue, directly across the street from the Local 860 Union Hall. The fund office is located on the first floor of the building closest to Euclid Avenue.

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Applications for the Apprenticeship’s June 2010 class will be accepted February 1st through the end of March.…Applicants must be 18 years of age and have either a high school diploma or G.E.D. Applications are available at the Union Office.

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All are invited to participate in the 143rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Anyone interested in attending please be at the Union Hall by 12:45, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Also 50/50 raffle tickets are being sold to help fund this event. Your donation in the purchase of tickets will be very much appreciated by your Brother Iron Worker, Bill Ginley who has graciously donated his time to chair this event. Please contact Brother Ginley at 216/235-9081 or a business agent for more information on purchasing tickets. Please enjoy corn beef and cabbage at the Union Hall after the parade. Food and snack donations will gratefully be accepted. Please remember if you’re going to drink, DON”T DRINK AND DRIVE.

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WELDING CERTIFICATION:
The Training Center will be open the third Saturday of every month for welding instruction and certification. If you are interested in welding instruction or recertification, please contact the Training Center Office to schedule an appointment. All Training and Testing is done free of charge. With the exception of: A re-testing fee of $50.00 will be charged for all RE-tests due to lack of work record.

ATTENTION STATE CERTIFIED & INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED WELDERS: As a reminder to those members with State Welding Certification and registered with the International Welding Certification Program, it is your responsibility to keep your State Certification & International work recorded current. Welder employment records should be completed on the appropriate form, which includes the project name or number, the Contractor name, start and finish dates for the project on which you welded, supervisors name and their signature, along with a contact phone number. These forms must be submitted to ODOT and the International every six (6) months. If you are unsure on how to fill out these forms or you need additional forms, please contact the apprenticeship for assistance.

CONTACTS:
Training Center Phone: 216/685-1781
Training Center Fax: 216/685-1544
Jim Gilronan, Coordinator
Scott Munnings, Instructor

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As part of our Drug Free Workplace policy, Iron Workers Local 17 will provide assistance to any member who is seeking help for substance abuse. Through the EASE@WORK program qualified professionals are available to assist you in dealing with drug and/or alcohol related issues. These services are provided on a strictly private and confidential basis. Iron Workers Local 17 pays the full cost for Voluntary Self-Referral Services for Chemical Dependency Issues (Based upon three (3) sessions) and Positive Drug Screen Referrals (Based upon three (3) sessions) through the Ease@Work program. We feel this offering is an investment in your health and productivity.

This Employee Assistance Service is accessible to you twenty-four hours a day with weekend counseling appointments available throughout Northeast Ohio. You can access this service by calling:

Remember that the program is strictly voluntary, confidential, private, and pre-paid. We all have very busy lives that demand our attention and it is sometimes difficult to find the time to take care of ourselves. Know that help is available to you when you need it.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RANDOM DRUG TESTING: It is imperative that those members currently holding a drug free card, be aware and understand the requirements of random drug testing. If you currently have a valid drug free card, you are required to comply with random drug testing. These random tests are many times scheduled right after or before your yearly testing is done. Even if you have just recently renewed your yearly drug card, and have passed, you are still required to appear for a random testing. Random drug testing is done at the discretion of MMC, and a special notice advising you of a scheduled (RANDOM TEST) is sent to your current address. Please be aware if you do not appear for a scheduled RANDOM TEST nor have a valid excuse from random, or do no go to a collection facility prior to the RANDOM TEST DATE, you will become INELIGIBLE under the terms of the Drug Policy.

DRUG TESTING DATES & TIME:

SATURDAY February 6, 2010 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAY March 6, 2010 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM