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OHIO LABOR CITIZEN
MARCH 2011
BY: THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF IRON WORKERS LOCAL 17
THE NEXT REGULAR UNION MEETING:
April 5, 2011
OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS:
Executive Board Meeting: April 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Officers Meeting:
April 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM
RETIREES' CLUB MEETINGS:
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 All retired members are welcome. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM at the Union Hall.
Steward reports and ODOT work records, are now available online. You can access at www.ironworkers17.org. Please email to: union@ironworkers17.org. Iron Workers Local 17 is now on Facebook, log on and tell us what's on your mind…
AA MEETINGS:
There will be no meeting on Saturday, April 23rd.
INTERNATIONAL APPROVALS: BOOK NO:
INTERNATIONAL LIFETIME PENSION:
NELSON BLACKBURN 1018331
DENNS SZABO 754082
WITHDRAWAL:
TRAVIS KEYS, SR. 1248308
DEATHS:
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the following deceased:
| DEATHS: |
BK #: |
DOD: |
| EUGENE “GINO” KRAUSE |
726254 |
2/22/11 |
| RONALD LEHMAN |
712934 |
3/6/11 |
| KELLY EDMONDS |
971827 |
3/6/11 |
SOFTBALL SUMMER LEAGUE INFORMATION…
Rico Santiago is looking for softball players for the summer league and building trades tournament. Anyone interested please contact the union offices at 216/771-5558 for sign up. Practice will start in the spring…
SUSPENSIONS & SUSPENSION WARNINGS:
Effective 3/1/11 the following members were suspended for lack of dues:
| Member No. |
L Name |
F Name |
| 1351221 |
HUDOCK |
AMY |
| 1353542 |
HARLAN |
TIMOTHY |
| 1422069 |
MARCUM |
CYNTHIA |
| 1236206 |
ROBINSON |
ROBERT |
The following members are scheduled for suspension on 4/1/11 if dues payment is not received by 3/31/11:
| Member No. |
L Name |
F Name |
| 1227928 |
BAER |
MICHAEL |
| 999240 |
BAILEY |
MALCOLM |
| 991374 |
BEAVERS |
GRAHAM |
| 1355607 |
BLENMAN |
SCOTT |
| 1185763 |
BLYTHEWOOD |
GREGORY |
| 1218081 |
BUTLER |
NEVITT |
| 1249300 |
COLEMAN |
KEITH |
| 1035000 |
CONNELL |
DONALD |
| 1163858 |
DE MARCO |
CHRISTIAN |
| 1263534 |
DE MARCO |
THEODORE |
| 1263546 |
DUNCAN |
KENNETH |
| 1113423 |
EVANS |
JOHNNIE |
| 841041 |
FRANKLIN |
LEROY |
| 1263583 |
GADD |
MARSHALL |
| 1145299 |
HARMEL |
DAVID |
| 1174170 |
HOLTZ |
FRANCIS |
| 1237759 |
HUDSON |
WILLIAM |
| 1078385 |
HUEY |
TIMOTHY |
| 1262074 |
JAMES |
ALEXANDER |
| 1134765 |
JONES |
BRIAN |
| 1418405 |
JONES |
TRAVIS |
| 1418532 |
JORDAN |
RAY |
| 1163817 |
KLINGELHOFFER |
JAMES |
| 1351215 |
KNEPPER |
DANIEL |
| 1393973 |
KWIATEK |
KENNETH |
| 934146 |
LAUER |
RONALD |
| 1209563 |
LONG |
TERRY |
| 1185267 |
LUGO |
THOMAS |
| 1298237 |
MALONE |
JASON |
| 1316417 |
MARTIN |
MICHAEL |
| 1139587 |
MAUSAR |
BENNETT |
| 1263550 |
MC COMBS |
RICHARD |
| 1148454 |
MC DANIEL |
SCOTT |
| 1200552 |
MILLER |
CHARLES |
| 889429 |
NIEMIEC |
GEORGE |
| 1298208 |
NOGGY |
DANIEL |
| 1351222 |
NOGGY |
DAVID |
| 1164264 |
NOVOSEL |
DOUGLAS |
| 1349447 |
PINSKE |
MICHAEL |
| 1237738 |
ROBINSON |
TIMOTHY |
| 1425561 |
SCHOSSLER |
JOSEPH |
| 1351223 |
SCOTT |
JUSTIN |
| 1218418 |
SERVEY |
PAUL |
| 1175633 |
SIMBOLI |
ANTHONY |
| 1004580 |
SIMMONS |
ROBERT |
| 1339035 |
STERLE |
GERALD |
| 1389389 |
SULLIVAN |
JOHN |
| 998978 |
SUTTON |
MICHAEL |
| 1298231 |
SWANK |
KENNY |
| 1218726 |
TATTRIE |
DIANA |
| 1118964 |
WILLIS |
ROGER |
| 1422286 |
WOLFORD |
JASON |
LOCAL 17 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING CENTER INFORMATION
JOURNEYMAN UPGRADE CLASS SCHEDULE
SIGNALING AND RIGGING CARD CERTIFICATON:
Presently International Signaling and Rigging qualification cards have been issued to all members who have been initiated and have completed their apprenticeship with Local 17. If you did not complete the apprenticeship and would like to obtain training for a Signaling and/or Rigging qualification card, please contact Jeff Carlson at the Training Center for more information and registration.
WELDING CERTIFICATION:
In order to protect our work, Local 17 needs members certified in stainless and innershield welding. With spring and summer approaching many scheduled Cleveland area projects will start breaking ground. If you do not have your welding certifications please take the time now in acquiring these certs. Remember protecting our work is protecting your paycheck. 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. Forms are available at the union hall or you can google “ODOT WELDERS UPDATE” and print out a form from your computer.
CONTACTS:
Training Center Phone: 216/685-1781
Training Center Fax: 216/685-1544
Jeff Carlson, Coordinator/Instructor
Jim Gilronan, Instructor
Scott Munnings, Instructor
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IRON WORKERS:
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:
EASE@WORK
216-241-3273(EASE) OR 1-800-521-3273(EASE)
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.
DRUG TESTING INFORMATION
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 APRIL 2, 2011 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAY MAY 7, 2011 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM
MEDICAL MUTUAL AND WEIGHT WATCHERS
Medical Mutual is offering its members special savings on Weight Watchers meetings, to help you get on track toward looking good and feeling great. When you enroll in and complete a Weight Watchers At Work or Local Meeting Series, you will receive up to $150 back from your meeting fees annually.
If you would like to attend Weight Watchers meetings in your community, you can enroll in Medical Mutual’s reimbursement program by calling toll-free 866/204-2878 to purchase Local Meeting vouchers.
DO YOU KNOW WHO YOUR BENEFICIARY IS?
The Insurance Fund, the Pension Fund and the Annuity Fund, all allow participants to designate a beneficiary. The beneficiary you named year ago may not be the person you want to receive the benefits today. Divorce, remarriage, birth, death and other major events change our relationships throughout life. Updating beneficiaries is a detail often overlooked. The consequences, though unintentional, can be a real headache for your heirs. We cannot stress enough the importance of having the beneficiary you want on file.
Call the Fund Office to be sure we have a designation card on file for each fund, and that the proper beneficiary is listed. Make sure the named beneficiary is a reliable and trusted person. For your information, if you are married, your spouse must be named beneficiary for the Pension and Annuity Funds unless your spouse completes and signs a waiver which can be obtained by calling the Fund Office.
PHONE NUMBERS: 216/241-1086 or toll free at: 1/800-788-8406.
DO YOUR PART IN THE BATTLE OF HEALTH CARE
According to the AFL-CIO Health Care web site, health care costs are rising at twice the rate of inflation. Obviously, there is no quick fix for our soaring health care costs, but there are some strategies we can put into practice to aid in the battle.
One strategy is preventive health care. We cannot stress enough the benefits of preventive health care. By taking charge of your health and choosing a healthy life style, will reduce your risk for heart disease alone. This can be done by maintaining a healthy weight, checkups, eating right, staying physically active, limiting alcohol consumption and non-smoking to name a few. We will continue to keep you informed on ways to live and enjoy healthy life style. You have a chance to make good choices about your health, start today if you haven’t already.
HEALTHY LIFE HEART AND VASCULAR SCREENINGS
Local 17 will once again be holding heart and vascular screenings conducted by Healthy Life 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 LOCAL 17 ACTIVE WORKING MEMBERS and SPOUSES over the age of 35 as Ironworkers Union Local 17 is contributing 100% of the $165 cost. Members must have a February dues stamp to qualify.
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011
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
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Many thanks to Bill Ginley for coordinating the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and festivities, and again to Bill, Terry Carr, Judy Johnson for their catering services. Your time, effort and hard work is very much appreciated. Thank you to Chagrin Valley Steel for donating the use of their drop deck trailer. To everyone in attendance, thank you for making Bill, Judy and Terry’s labors a huge success…
OFFICIAL NOTICE
From the Office of the Financial Secretary
The International Association will be holding the next International Convention in August of 2011, per Article V, (Conventions) of the International Constitution. This official notification provides the scheduled dates pertinent to the Nomination and Election of Delegates to the International Convention and the Nomination and Election of Judges for the Election of Delegates.
NOMINATION OF JUDGES: For Election of Delegates to International Convention
DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Union Hall – 1544 E. 23rd Street
NOMINATION OF DELEGATES: To the International Convention
DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Union Hall – 1544 E. 23rd Street
ELECTION OF JUDGES: For the Election of Delegates to International Convention
DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Union Hall – 1544 E. 23rd Street
** 5 JUDGES WILL BE ELECTED**
In order to be eligible to vote you must have MARCH dues paid. PLEASE have your latest dues receipt when voting.
VOTING POLLS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR ONE-HOUR (1) AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT OF UNION MEETING.
ELECTION OF DELEGATES: To the International Convention
DATE: TUESDAY – May 3, 2011 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Union Hall – 1544 East 23rd Street
** 8 DELEGATES AND 2 ALTERNATES WILL BE ELECTED **
In order to be eligible to vote you must have APRIL dues paid. PLEASE have your latest dues receipt when voting.
VOTING POLLS WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR ONE-HOUR (1) AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT OF UNION MEETING.
NOTE: ALL JOURNEYMEN, HONORARY & PENSION MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE.
ALSO NOTE: The three resolutions to amend the $1.30 wage increase passed at the March 1, 2011 Union Meeting. Distribution is as follows:
$ .75 Wages
$ .15 ANNUITY
$ .30 WELFARE
$ .10 APPRENTICESHIP
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