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 40th 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 20th 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 15th. 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 28th 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 26th – Memorial Day
Friday, July 4th – Fourth of July
Monday, September 1st – Labor 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 July 22, 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 July 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.
