Labor Bulletins

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

OCTOBER 2025

 

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

This year’s picnic was another hit. The food, fun, raffles, games, and more, made this one for the books. Our grand prize winner was Jeremiah Landsberger of the 86-inch TV donated by LMCC. It was a well-attended event, and we even invited OE3 who not only donated a JBL speaker and air pods to our raffle, the also set up a table with freebees and information about their branch. If you happen to miss this year you definitely want to attend next year! We are always looking for volunteers to help make this event a memorable one and I wanted to give a huge thank you to those who showed out and showed up.

 

PIN PRESENTATION

On another note, if you were one of the retirees that attended the picnic, we had the pleasure of handing you your pin and certificate. We had a low response and decided to present those who may have attended the picnic their pin and certificate. It was a warm welcome and beautiful day to celebrate those members before us.

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Last month the Sportsman’s Club held their raffle at the 9/3 Membership meeting, and the winners were

1^st prize – Henry Lever Action 30-30 rifle: Jose Diaz

2^nd prize – Custom Stubborn Fishing Rod and Avet Reel: Michelle Stoffel

3^rd prize – Custom Engraved Buck Knife: Sean Stevens

4^th prize – 120 qt. Ice Chest: Joe Miller

Thank you to all of those who participated and supported our Sportsman’s Club. Look out for more events coming up.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Our next scheduled class is set for October 7^th at 5PM. This is an informative class for new members who recently joined the union where we provide in depth material about benefits, pension, and what the union provides for not only the members but their family. Please mark your calendar and look out for our reminder emails that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class. We encourage you to bring your spouse.

 

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

Join this month’s event, Mario Kart Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 18^th from 1PM – 5PM. If you are interested in attending, please send in your RSVP to ibew340sisters@gmail.com. We hope to see you there.

If you are interested in getting involved with the Women’s Committee, monthly meetings are held on the third Wednesday.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE

The IBEW/NECA Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser has kicked off at our October membership meeting. This has been a long running tradition started years ago by our IBEW Brother Lud Larson and Brother Harry Bain. The prizes are as follows:

1^st Prize – $1,500 cash

2^nd Prize – Shotgun

3^rd Prize – $250 in lottery scratchers

Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1.00 each. Grab your tickets by attending any of the meetings now until the drawing or stop by the hall, please be sure to pay with cash or check. All proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food and toys for Union members in the Sacramento Area who may have had a struggling year this past year and need some assistance in providing a holiday for their families. Help support the cause and a chance to win one of many great prizes.

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 3^rd at 5PM. Winners do not need to be present to win. This meeting is open to all IBEW Local 340 members, both Active and Retired.

 

LOCAL 340 TOY & FOOD DRIVE

While we realize others may have had a great year some may have experienced a harder time whether it be with work or personal issues, everyone could use an extra hand occasionally. If you are an IBEW Active member in need of a little extra help with either food or toys or both for your family please reach out to Reyna at the business office via phone 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. This list will be kept discreet and not for public knowledge, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you are in need.

Our hall holds our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 members and their immediate family. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys at the Business Office now through December’s membership meeting. Feel free to drop off either food or toys to help a fellow Brother or Sister.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, November 11^th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27^th – Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28^th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

It is with deep regret to announce the death of former Assistant Business Manager in the Redding area.

Active Brother Andrew Meredith passed on 8/16/25. He was a 24-year member and 45 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Serena and their children.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 28, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 16, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

SEPTEMBER 2025

 

PIN PRESENTATION

We realize there was a short intermission from our last pin presentation to now due to various reasons, but we have scheduled a date for this year and hope to see members with 50+ years of service be honored at this year’s event. Whether you get an invitation for your years of service, all are welcome to attend. Invites have been mailed, and the event is set for November 22^nd here at the Union Hall in Sacramento. Please be sure if you get an invitation to send us back your RSVP so we may plan accordingly, we would love to get as many honorees as possible.

 

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

There is still time to lend a hand at this year’s company picnic, please contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412. Our picnic is set for September 20^th at the Hagan Community Park starting at 10:30 AM. We hope to see everyone, even if you are unable to help the day of, there will be plenty of food, fun and entertainment. If you have not already sent in your RSVP, be sure to get it in for the member’s only raffle prize.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Reschedule letters have been sent to those who missed our July class. The next scheduled class is set for October 7^th at 5PM. All new members are encouraged to attend this highly informative class, many topics are discussed which members tend to ask once they have been in the union for some time. Please mark your calendar and look out for our reminder emails that get sent to everyone a week prior to the class.

 

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

This October the Women’s Committee are bringing back their well-attended Mario Kart Tournament here at the hall. This event is family-friendly so bring the kids over. The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 18^th from 1PM – 5PM. If you are interested in attending, please send in your RSVP to ibew340sisters@gmail.com. We hope to see you there.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE

The IBEW/NECA Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser is now underway. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1.00 each. The prizes are as follows:

1^st Prize – $1,500 cash

2^nd Prize – Shotgun

3^rd Prize – $250 in lottery scratchers

The kickoff for this fundraiser is going to be held at our October Union Meeting. You may attend the meeting, stop by the hall or see any member who may have signed out books of tickets to sell to purchase tickets for this fundraiser. All proceeds for this fundraiser will go towards purchasing food and toys for Union members in the Sacramento Area who may have had a struggling year this past year and need some assistance in providing a holiday for their families. This has been a long running tradition started years ago by our IBEW Brother Lud Larson and Brother Harry Bain. Help support the cause and also for a chance to win one of many great prizes.

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 3^rd at 5PM. Winners need not be present to win. This meeting is open to all IBEW Local 340 members, both Active and Retired.

 

LOCAL 340 TOY & FOOD DRIVE

Over the past decade, in conjunction with Operation Christmas Basket that helps nearby Union families in ALL trades, we hold our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 members and their immediate families. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys at the Business Office starting in October through December’s membership meeting. Feel free to drop off either food or toys to help bring a smile to a Brother or Sister who may need a little extra help this upcoming season.

We realize while others may have had a great year some may have experienced a harder time whether it be with work or personal issues, everyone could use an extra hand once in a while. If you are an IBEW Active member in need of a little extra help with either food or toys or both for your family please reach out to Reyna at the business office via phone 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. This list will be kept discreet and not for public knowledge, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you are in need.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, November 11^th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27^th – Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28^th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

It was sad 2 months for Local 340; we lost 4 retired members and 2 active members.

Retired Brothers:

Roger Harrison (67-year member/89 years of age)

Larry Johansen (38-year member/76 years of age)

Tom Martin (25-year member/64 years of age)

George Zielesch (66-year member/89 years of age)

 

Active Brothers:

Brian McFarlane (18-year member/49 years of age)

Christopher Paschke (6-year member/52 years of age)

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 28, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 16, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN
By
BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD
AUGUST 2025

IBEW PER CAPITA DUES INCREASE FOR ALL MEMBERS
This is our last reminder that dues have increased $1.00 per the 40th International Convention effective 7-1-2025 for ALL MEMBERS. Should you happen to send in the wrong amount we will send out notices of any shortages.

VOLT
Local 340’s VOLT with other Skilled Trades is hosting an event called “Speak to Win”. This will be a family friendly event where you can learn to craft a 2-minute testimony that defends our work and strengthens our voice. Although our work involves us to be on the jobsite, obtaining that work starts long before any groundwork breaks, this will be a crash course about getting involved in every aspect of our work. The future begins now with us securing jobs for today and generations to come.

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC
The picnic is fast approaching, and all invites have been mailed. As the date gets closer and we finalize our count we will send one last evite reminder, please be sure to RSVP before the deadline so your name can be entered into our Member Only raffle prize. As we get closer to the picnic, we are even more pressed to find volunteers. If you can lend a hand, please contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Thank you to all those who attended our New Member Orientation this past month. We had such a great turnout and seen many spouses who helped engage in the discussions. If you missed this event, our next class is October 7th. Please look out for your reschedule letter as they have been mailed to those who did not attend. Reminder emails also get sent to everyone a week prior to the class.

EWMC RIB COOK OFF
The return of EWMC’s Rib Cook Off was such a hit. This year it was paired with VOLT to host a fight night. It was an event we hope to see return next year. Congratulations to 1st place winner Brian Stauffer and 2nd place winner Franklin Alfaro! Thank you to the volunteers and sponsors who helped make this event a great one. Go check out EWMC’s Facebook page to see all the fun.

OFFICE CLOSURES
Monday, September 1st – Labor Day
Tuesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 28th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

UPCOMING MEETINGS
SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays
Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)
Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)
For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 28, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.
CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 16, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

JULY 2025

 

IBEW PER CAPITA DUES INCREASE FOR ALL MEMBERS

Per the 40^th International Convention basic monthly dues have increased in the amount of $1.00 for ALL MEMBERS effective 7-1-2025. Please remember this when sending in payments to the hall.

 

ELECTIONS

The results are in for all positions and are posted at the hall. I would like to congratulate all those who ran, won or lost, your participation in this election was appreciated. There were many new faces running for office and the eagerness of newer members alongside older members to be involved in this local demonstrated my belief that we as a local will continue to thrive for many years to come.

 

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

Our membership picnic is scheduled for September 20^th at Hagan Community Park. Invites have been mailed and we will send an e-vite out closer to the date. Be sure you get your RSVP in before the deadline to be entered in the Member Only Raffle. If you find yourself able to help out, we are always looking for volunteers. Please contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Thank you to all those who attended our New Member Orientation this month. Your participation and interest in getting to know your union is greatly appreciated. If you happen to miss this event, we will have reminders sent out for the next class to be held in October. Please look out for your reschedule letter. We will send an email reminder a week prior as well.

 

EWMC RIB COOK OFF

The EWMC committee will be hosting their Annual Rib Cook Off on July 19^th here at the hall. This event will be in conjunction with VOLT to host the UFC Fight Night. Please join us at 4:00 PM. They are planning a night of family fun, amazing raffles, all packed with great food.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, September 1^st – Labor Day

Tuesday, November 11^th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 27^th – Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28^th – Day After Thanksgiving Day

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 22, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

JUNE 2025

 

IBEW PER CAPITA DUES INCREASE FOR ALL MEMBERS

This is our last reminder that there will be an increase which was predetermined and approved at the 40^th International Convention of $1.00 for ALL MEMBERS effective 7-1-2025. Please be sure that if you pay dues in advance or are on automatic deductions through your personal bank you make the adjustments for the increase.

 

ELECTIONS

I would like to take the time to thank our elected Judge and his appointed Tellers for taking time out of their busy schedule to tend to this year’s election. Jon Thompson, your hard work and dedication to ensuring this year’s election went smoothly all while working was much appreciated.

 

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

Our membership picnic is scheduled for September 20^th at Hagan Community Park. Invites are planned to be sent both email and mail in mid to late June. If you find yourself able to donate time the day of, we are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping on the picnic committee contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Our next class is currently scheduled for July 15^th. We encourage you to bring your spouse or significant other as this is a great opportunity for any questions you may have regarding your union membership and understanding the local union.

 

RENEW BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT

The RENEW group will be holding their annual Billiards Tournament on June 28^th at 2PM at the Diamond Billiards – 10303 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova. It is a $30 buy in, you may call or text Taras 916-969-7952 for more details.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Friday, July 4^th – Fourth of July

Monday, September 1^st – Labor Day

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 22, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MAY 2025

 

IBEW PER CAPITA DUES INCREASE FOR ALL MEMBERS

As mentioned in previous meetings and Labor Bulletin articles there will be an increase which was predetermined and approved at the 40^th International Convention of $1.00 for ALL MEMBERS effective 7-1-2025. Please be sure that if you pay dues in advance or are on automatic deductions through your personal bank you make the adjustments for the increase. We will continue to send notices with your monthly dues receipts.

CONTACT INFORMATION

As we enter another election year, I would like to remind all members to ensure your contact information is up to date. You may always log onto our website, send in an email, or call the hall to update your mailing address or any other contact information. A mailer will have reached many by the time this is distributed but if you recently moved or forgot to change your address, please reach out so we can provide you with the most up to date information.

IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC

The planning continues for this great event. This year our picnic will be held on September 20^th at Hagan Community Park. Our venue is secured, food items picked, activities confirmed and will be filling in the gaps with permits and insurances along the way, but help is still needed. If you find yourself able to donate time the day of, we are always looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping on the picnic committee, contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

A reschedule letter has been mailed to those who missed the April class. Our next class is currently scheduled for July 15^th. We encourage you to bring your spouse or significant other as this is a great opportunity for any questions you may have regarding your union membership and understanding the local union.

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

The Women’s Committee continues to hold their monthly meetings at the Union Hall on the third Wednesday of the month, all are welcomed, and it is a kid-friendly space. Come be a part of this growing committee that is always looking for ways to engage in the community and bring unity within the workplace.

 

RENEW BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT

The RENEW group will be holding their annual Billiards Tournament on June 28^th at 2PM. Details are still in the works so be sure to be on the lookout for more information to follow. RENEW will also provide information at membership meetings for their upcoming events.

EWMC

We would like to take a moment to congratulate the newly elected board members on the EWMC held at the April Meeting. Brother Troy Takara President, Brother Geary Silva Vice President, Brother Justin Hill Treasurer. We look forward to working together and picking up the events to come for the upcoming year. The current event on their calendar is a BBQ to be held in July, details are still pending but look out for more information to come in the months ahead. If you would like to attend these growing monthly committee meetings, they are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Union Hall starting at 5:30 PM.

 

REST IN PEACE

We have been notified by our International Office that Retired member Jay Carlon card no. D579292 passed in July 2024. He was a 39-year member and 67 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this member’s family.

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 26^th – Memorial Day

Friday, July 4^th – Fourth of July

Monday, September 1^st – Labor Day

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays

Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)

Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)

For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 22, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.