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 22nd 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 20th 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 7th 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 18th 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:
1st Prize – $1,500 cash
2nd Prize – Shotgun
3rd 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 3rd 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 11th – Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 28th – 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 – 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.
