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LABOR BULLETIN NOV/DEC 2018

November 20, 2018 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018

 

CAMP FIRE – Paradise & Magalia

We have 21 IBEW members who live in the Camp Fire area. At this writing, the fire has ravaged the homes of 7 of our members as well as destroyed the businesses and homes of two of our Northern Employers, Henderson Electric and Voltage Specialists.

Assistant Business Manager Andrew Meredith is working very closely with the authorities in the affected areas to find our members, as well as helping to determine what the immediate needs of the people are at this time.  I hope to have more details and hopefully, some positive outcomes, to report next month.

If you want to help our members who have lost their homes, you can do so by donating on the gofundme page Local 340 Camp Fire Relief Fund.

We also ask for your continued prayers for the 21 IBEW families and all the people from the Camp Fire area. We, as a Local, are going to do everything we can to help thee members during this time.  If you want to be involved, just give us a call.

I also want to mention that a Crisis Support Line has been created by our counselors Morneau Shepell. They understand that traumatic events or crisis can trigger overwhelming emotional responses. This special Crisis Support Line was designed to specifically ensure that all IBEW Local 340 members and their families receive the counseling they require to cope with this tragic event.  Anyone needing emotional support due to this Camp Fire should call 1-866-885-6540.  Please take advantage of this help. You don’t have to go it alone, especially during the Holidays.

 

THANKSGIVING & THE HOLIDAYS

Speaking of the Holidays, I can’t let the Thanksgiving Holiday go by without mentioning several things that I am extremely grateful for this year. A big change in my personal life is that my wife Miranda and I are once again adding to our home and this time it’s not a major remodel or the addition of a new fur baby.  We are expecting our first child and though we couldn’t have been more surprised by the news, we also couldn’t have been more pleased to learn we have a son due on Valentine’s Day. The pregnancy is going very well, and Miranda and I are quite grateful and excited to begin this new phase of our lives.

I also have many things to be thankful for with regards to Local 340.  In 2018 we experienced a rate of growth not seen in decades, which includes the years’ total so far of 286 new members of all classifications, and the signing of over 20 new IBEW employers.  We’re experiencing a continuous healthy flow of work hours, not to mention that we have a list of upcoming projects for 2019 that are just too many to list. (Now, that’s a problem I love having.)

We’ve also moved into our new Business Offices and Union Hall and every single day when I pull into the parking lot, I give thanks that we made that very difficult, but necessary move.

I am extremely grateful for every one of our Office Staff members, as well as the Local Officers, who show up every day, or for every meeting, to help keep the daily business of Local 340 running smoothly.

Lastly, I want to take this opportunity to once again thank all of you for the support you’ve shown me these last 2 ½ years as your Business Manager.  I love this job and am excited for Local 340’s future.

Wishing you and yours a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving and Christmas Season.

 

YOU VOTED & IT COUNTED!

The November 6th Mid-Term Congressional, State & Local Elections results were in our favor this time.  We are very optimistic that with working with our new Governor Gavin Newsom and being firmly represented in both the Assembly and the Senate, we will be able to deliver and defeat legislation in service to our members across California.  Thank you all for voting! Thanks also to the members who stepped up to GOTV by precinct walking and phone banking.

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE FOR “A” MEMBERS:

Effective with January 2019 dues, all “A” membership basic dues will increase by $1.00 according to action taken at the 2016 International Convention. This increase will go towards funding the International Pension Benefit Fund. If you self-pay your dues, or have your bank send in your monthly dues, be sure to increase your monthly payment by this amount.  Any member on automatic dues checkoff or employer checkoff will see the increase with your deductions.

 

STEWARD TRAINING AVAILABLE – EARN CE CREDITS

A job steward is an appointed Union Representative, who represents all IBEW Brothers and Sisters on the jobsite.  They are thoroughly educated in the Rolls and Responsibility of a Union Steward and are able to work with Management on behalf of the member (or members) as issues occur on the jobsite.

I am happy to report we have scheduled Steward Training classes with IBEW Educator Sister Tracy Prezeau for February. With the work we have right now and the new contracts we recently signed, there is a major need for more Local 340 trained stewards.

There are two (2) training classes scheduled as follows:

Inside Wireman Steward Classes:

Monday & Tuesday February 11th & 12th (3 1/2 hour each evening – must attend both nights) beginning at 5PM (Food will be provided)

 

Government & Single Employer Steward Classes (BAE / City of Sacramento / County of Sacramento / NAES Burney)

Wednesday February 13th (7 hrs) beginning at 8AM (Lunch will be provided)

If interested in attending this training, call Justine Villasenor at the Hall 916-927-4239 (extension 1001). There are only so many spots available, so don’t wait, sign up now to ensure you can get in.  You do earn Continuing Education Credits when you complete the class.

 

PIN PRESENTATION –

There is nothing better than looking around a room of retired members and watching and listening to them catch up with Brothers they went to school with or worked on the job with many years ago.  The event we held here at the Hall on October 27th was a huge success.  Although, only 10 recipients were able to make it this year, they brought their families and their memories, and a great time was had by all.

Office Manager Reyna Kwong did a great job planning the event. Thank you to Vice President Mitchell Newman for officiating and a special thanks to International Representative Brother Michael Meals for helping to present the certificates.

One more time, congratulations to the following who were honored that day:

Fred Kirchubel

Richard Skapinok

Doug Porter

Craig Wick

Art Barker

Elliot LaFreniere

Robert Slover

Donald Walden

Carl “Scott” Vogt

George Zielesch

 

PREPARING TO RETIRE

This year we offered our “Get Ready to Retire” seminar to all members, not just those near retirement age, and it too was a great success.  Over 130 people showed up to learn from our Money Managers and Speakers from all of the Pension Plans including the Social Security Office. Everyone agreed that they definitely learned a lot and went away that day with a better plan than they came in with regarding retiring.

SAEW Trust Office Representative Teresa Raney worked with Local 340 Office Manager Reyna Kwong to coordinate this very necessary retirement event and other than running a little short on chairs and food, due to this every two-year event being too successful, it was very well planned. Thank you.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE 2018 –

The IBEW/NECA 37th Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser which will be raffling off $1,500.00 cash; a Shotgun; Lottery Scratchers and more, will be held at the Membership/Christmas Dinner/Meeting on December 5th @ 5PM. You do not need to be present to win but you do need to buy a ticket! Tickets are available at the Hall, as well as from Local Union Members. Every dollar donated goes to help needy Union Families during the Holidays.

 

TOYS & FOOD COLLECTION

If you are able to donate this year, the Local is also holding a Food and Toy Drive for our own Local 340 members who might need a little extra help at Christmas.  We are collecting non-perishable food items and new toys at the Business Office between now and December 14th. If you have been a recipient in the past and are doing good now, maybe this year is the time for you to give back. Thank you.

 

HEALTH & WELFARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW!

Open Enrollment runs from November 1st thru December 15th.

Changes to your current medical plan must be made during the Annual Open Enrollment period. If you wish to make any changes, call Teresa Raney in the Trust Office @ 916-923-0666.

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING

Only one Sound & Communications meeting was held in January this year as we had no quorum.  We need at least 7 members to attend in order to have a meeting and we did not have that on the 4th Tuesdays in April, July & October. Remember, this is your unit.  We prepare for every meeting and if you don’t show up, your voice and your issues cannot be thoroughly addressed.

The next S&C Unit Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 22nd @ 5:00 PM at the new Hall. Mark your calendars now. Special notices will not be sent as we do not send out special notices for any other classification and they seem to make it to their meetings. Your meeting dates and times are listed on the website www.ibewlocal340.org as well as in this Labor Bulletin every month.

Just since the beginning of this year, Local 340 has taken in 59 new Sound & Communication members and we have a lot of new work coming up in 2019. Come to the January 22nd meeting to get more information on these items and more!

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Brother Shirish Gandhi has suffered a stroke. He is doing well and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.

 

REST IN PEACE

Brother John C “Jack” Henry – 62 year member and 82 years of age.

Brother Ira Sharp – 56 year member / 81 years of age

Brother Dannie Wright – 47 year member / 71 years of age

Brother Robert Ennis – 63 year member / 87 years of age – (father in law of Brother David DeSouza and grandfather of Brother Alex Ennis and Brother Robert DeSouza)

 

HOLIDAY BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday & Tuesday December 24th & 25th – Christmas Holiday

Tuesday January 1st – New Years Day

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS –  The Christmas Union Meeting/Dinner/Raffle will be held on Wednesday December 5th beginning at 5 PM! It will be held at our new Hall, 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays – No Redding Meeting will be held in December.  Join us in Sacramento for the Annual Christmas Meeting/Dinner/Operation Christmas Raffle Drawing

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 22nd @ 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 January 17th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

Camp Fire Relief Fund – Organized by IBEW Local 340

November 15, 2018 by Sarah Modeste

The ‘Camp Fire’ in Paradise, California has been devastating for many in Northern California. Sadly, several members of IBEW Local 340 lost their homes and possessions during this fire and face uncertainty over the coming weeks and months.

We are creating this fund so that Brothers & Sisters from across the country can have a singular place to contribute to these members and their families. ALL MONEY contributed will be equally split between those members who have lost their homes in this disastrous fire.

One of the greatest things about being in an organization like this is how well we all care for and protect one another in times like this. Let’s step up and show these Brothers & Sisters the true meaning of BROTHERHOOD.

https://www.gofundme.com/local-340-039camp-fire039-relief-fund?fbclid=IwAR1Tp_mXl5JrAMyy5jMo7WLFa2VHX8ETxUp3rrIkk_sPeq3ZTKzr7AMa2ys

Filed Under: Uncategorized

LABOR BULLETIN OCT/NOV 2018

October 23, 2018 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018

 

PLEASE VOTE!

If you have not yet cast your vote for the November 6th Mid-Term Congressional, State & Local Elections, it is imperative you do so. The future of Unionism is at stake now more than ever. If you have not voted and need some help in deciding some of the races or issues, I can tell you that on behalf of IBEW members, we have done our homework.  Local 340 recommended endorsements are posted on our website at www.ibewlocal340.org. Just click on Advocacy and scroll down. Thank you.

 

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE FOR “A” MEMBERS:

Effective with January 2019 dues, all “A” membership basic dues will increase by $1.00 according to action taken at the 2016 International Convention. This increase will go towards funding the International Pension Benefit Fund. If you self-pay your dues, or have your bank send in your monthly dues, be sure to increase your monthly payment by this amount.  Any member on automatic dues checkoff or employer checkoff will see the increase with your deductions.

 

Also, please be sure to have a current dues receipt on you at all times.  If you are on monthly dues checkoff and have not received your dues receipt in the mail by the 10th of the month, call the Hall.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASS

As I mentioned last month, New Member Orientation classes are scheduled on a regular basis to help new members navigate thru IBEW and Union processes.  I am happy to report that over 110 new members attended the recent class on October 13th.

 

I want to thank the members and their spouses/significant others who attended.  Everybody learns when a question is asked and answered and many good questions were asked and answered that day.

 

Thank you also to the Local 340 staff members who gave up their Saturday to help the new members get “in the know” when it comes to  our history and the importance of Unionism. We also discuss pension, health & welfare, dues, organizing and dispatch procedures. All of these items cannot be covered in depth when a member first makes application so we feel it is definitely worth the time and effort to offer this class to our new members. Also, when the turnout is as good as the October class was, we definitely feel validated working on a Saturday.

 

STEWARD TRAINING AVAILABLE

I am happy to report we have been able to schedule Steward Training classes with IBEW Educator Sister Tracy Prezeau for February 2019. With the work we have right now and the new contracts we recently signed, there is a major need for more Local 340 trained stewards.

 

A steward is an appointed Union Representative, who represents all IBEW Brothers and Sisters on the jobsite.  They are thoroughly educated in the Rolls and Responsibility of a Union Steward and are able to work with Management on behalf of the member (or members) as issues occur on the jobsite.

 

There will be two (2) training classes as follows:

Inside Wireman Steward Classes:

Monday & Tuesday February 11th & 12th (3 1/2 hour each evening – must attend both nights) beginning at 5PM (Food will be provided)

 

Government & Single Employer Steward Classes (BAE / City of Sacramento / County of Sacramento / NAES Burney)

Wednesday February 13th (7 hrs) beginning at 8AM (Lunch will be provided)

 

If interested in attending this training, call Patty Paterson (extension 1005), at the Hall.

 

PREPARING TO RETIRE – SATURDAY 11/03/18 @ 9AM

This “Get Ready to Retire Seminar” is held every other year. Experts come in from all of the Pension Plans, including Social Security, to share information and answer any and all of your questions.

 

If you are contemplating retiring, come to this 3-4 hour Seminar to get your questions answered in order that when the time comes for you to retire, you can make the right decision for you and your family. Everyone is invited to attend and we encourage you to bring your spouses and significant others.

 

Operation Christmas Basket Raffle 2018 – The IBEW/NECA 37th Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser is now underway. Tickets are available for $1.00 each.  The prizes are as follows: 1st Prize – $1,500.00 cash; 2nd Prize – Shotgun; 3rd Prize – $250.00 in Lottery Scratchers.

 

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner/Meeting on December 5th @ 5PM. You do not need to be present to win, but since this meeting is open to all active and retired IBEW Local 340 members, we hope to see you there.  It will be the perfect time to see your new Union Hall.

Note: there will not be a Redding Unit meeting that night, so we hope to see our Northern Brothers & Sisters in Sacramento.

 

Local 340 Toy & Food Drive

For the last 10 years, in conjunction with Operation Christmas Basket (which helping Union families of ALL trades), we have held our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 families in order to bulk up the baskets and put a personal IBEW Local 340 touch on them. We are collecting non-perishable food items and new toys at the Business Office between now and December 14th. Thank you for your continued generosity to this Toy & Food Drive.

 

HEALTH & WELFARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW!

Open Enrollment runs from November 1st thru December 15th.

Changes to your current medical plan must be made during the Annual Open Enrollment period. If you wish to make any changes, call Teresa Raney in the Trust Office @ 916-923-0666.

 

VETERANS DAY

This year Veterans Day, which is an official Public Holiday, falls on Sunday November 11th.  Therefore, per our Inside Wireman’s CBA, it will be observed on Monday November 12th and the Business Offices and Trust Office will be closed. As we honor all Military Personnel who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, a special thank you goes out to all IBEW Veterans for your dedication and service.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Brother Don Piroutek has suffered a stroke and at the time of this writing, is recovering in Fremont Hospital.

Brother Herb Cortez Jr. has also reported a recent injury to his arm.

Brother Justin Gomez is still awaiting a much needed kidney transplant.

Please remember each of these members in your thoughts and prayers.

 

HOLIDAY BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday November 12th – Veterans Day Holiday

Thursday & Friday November 22nd & 23rd – Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday & Tuesday December 24th & 25th – Christmas Holiday

Tuesday January 1st – New Years Day

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS –  November meeting will be on November 7th @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall, 10240 Systems Parkway

NOTE: The Christmas Meeting/Raffle/Dinner in December will begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday December 5th.

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING –  1st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

Note: No December meeting in Redding for the Northern Unit. Join us in Sacramento for the Annual Christmas Meeting/Raffle/Dinner.

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 22nd @ 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 January 17th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

LABOR BULLETIN Sep/Oct 2018

September 27, 2018 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018

 

LOCAL 340 MEMBERS TURN UP & WIN!

In a major win for the Building Trades in early August, the Sacramento City Council voted 7-2 in favor of a historic citywide PLA for all public works projects over $1 million dollars.

 

We put out a call to action and I want to thank the 30 plus members who showed up that evening to the City Council meeting to show support for this PLA. This PLA guarantees 50% of all the work on publicly funded projects in the city of Sacramento will go to local businesses and construction workers. Apprenticeship hours under this PLA will be kept local and special consideration will be given to veterans.

 

This is great news for Local 340 members as well as members of all the Trades Unions in the Sacramento area.

 

Thank you again to our “army” of supporters. I know many of you came straight from work to help us and we are very appreciative.

 

FIRST UNION MEETING @ OUR NEW HALL!

We had a great meeting on Wednesday September 5th with close to 150 in attendance.  Local 340 President Mark Steelman swore in over 70 new members that evening and along with the normal business at hand, the Sportman’s club held their annual raffle and we gave away a ton of free shirts, cups, wine glasses etc.  I want to thank all of you for the positive comments about the new facility. We are very proud of it. Just to let you know, we still have some finishing touches to do, but if you haven’t had a chance to see your new Union Hall, just come to the next meeting on October 3rd, I believe you will also be impressed.

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE FOR “A” MEMBERS:

Effective with January 2019 dues, all “A” membership basic dues will increase by $1.00 according to action taken at the 2016 International Convention. This increase will go towards funding the International Pension Benefit Fund. If you self-pay be sure to increase your monthly payment by this amount.  Those members on automatic dues checkoff or employer checkoff will see that increase with your deductions.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC AT NEW VENUE

If you missed the picnic this year, you missed another good one. Well over 700 people attended. The picnic held on September 15th at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova was a huge success.  The park was packed and once again, thanks goes out to all of Local 340’s Secretaries (especially Reyna, Michelle and Justine), our Local 340 Agents and Organizers as well as this year’s picnic committee members who work behind the scenes for at least  six months planning this event. Our Local 340 Softball players stepped up and we had a lot of new volunteers this year helping to ensure that the members had a great time. A special shout out goes to Brother Michael Adams Jr who was our DJ this year.

 

A very unique thing about this years’ picnic was that former President Tommy Meredith’s family purchased a bench at this park in his honor after he passed away. Our event was held in the Pavilion where his bench sits. This was not planned, but it definitely meant a lot to those of our members who knew him, especially his sons Brothers Matthew and Erik Meredith.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASS

Mandatory New Member Orientation classes are scheduled on a regular basis to help new members navigate thru the IBEW and Union processes.  We use this opportunity to answer questions regarding pension, health and welfare, dues, organizing, dispatch procedures etc.  In the months of June, July and August, our organizers brought in over 130 new members and these members need this class.  If you just joined Local 340 or rejoined Local 340 and received a notice to attend our next New Member Orientation Class on Saturday October 13th, call the Hall to RSVP now.  Also, if you were scheduled to attend a previous class and missed it, this is your time to make it up.  Call the Hall now.

 

PIN PRESENTATION – SATURDAY 10/27/18

The following names are members who are due their 50+ years of service pins this year.  At the time of this writing (9/19) we have only heard from about 15 of you on whether or not you plan to attend the Pin Presentation being held in your honor on October 27th.  If you are one of the recipients and haven’t responded, please call the hall. We need to make plans on your behalf. This event will be held at our new Hall and we’ll be giving a tour of the Business Offices as well as the rest of the facility on that day.

 

Please note: All members are invited to attend this event.  We can always use some help and it is nice to show Brother/Sister support for these esteemed Retirees.

70 year members: Fred Kirchubel, John Wiant

65 year members: Richard Nelson, Gordon Snyder, Carl Vogt

60 year members: Bobby Abbott, Brian Boggs, Burt Campbell, Frank Fagnani, Roger Harrison, Arthur Myers, Richard Okamoto, William Roberts, Paul Schmidt, Robert Silva, Robert Slover, Earl Vanatta, Donald Walden, George Zielesch

55 year members: Arthur Barker, Joseph M Bell, Charles Cake, Wilford Haley, Curtis Hall, Elliot Lafreniere, Andrew Perata, Charles Shipman, Richard Sapinok, Duwayne Stillwell, Jim Vance

50 year members: James Broff, Douglas Brown, Randy Moul, Richard Myers, James Plummer, Douglas Porter, James Schooler, Robert Snider, Dennis Stoffel, Michael Uribe, Craig Wick.

 

PREPARING TO RETIRE – SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY 11/03/18

Speaking of Retiring, 30 members have signed up for this Get Ready to Retire Seminar, also to be held at our new facility.  This is where you will get the information you need on how to prepare for retirement.  We have invited speakers from all of our Pension Plans (and even hope to get a speaker from the Social Security office) to share important information that you will need in order to make a well informed decision as to when to retire.  Whether you’re going to retire in 2 years, 10 years or 20 years from now, this event will help you to plan! We do need a count of members attending and we welcome your spouses or significant others to join you. Sign up now! Call Reyna at the Hall with your name and contact phone number and then save the date!

 

Operation Christmas Basket Raffle 2018 – The IBEW/NECA 37th Annual Operation Christmas Basket fundraiser is now underway. Tickets are available for $1.00 each.  The prizes are as follows:

1st Prize – $1,500.00 cash

2nd Prize – Shotgun

3rd Prize – $250.00 in Lottery Scratchers

The kickoff for this fundraiser will be held at the October 3rd Union meeting. Tickets can be purchased at the meeting, at any of our events, at the Hall or from Local Officers and Members who have signed out books of tickets to sell at the jobsites.  Although this has been another great year again for our members, there are still Union families who struggle during the Holidays. Every dollar donated to Operation Christmas Basket goes into purchasing food and toys for all Union members in all the Trades in the Sacramento area. Without this raffle, there would be no Operation Christmas Basket and a lot of families would have to do without Christmas for their kids.  Let’s keep this tradition going which was started 37 years ago by IBEW Brother Lud Larson and Brother Harry Bain. Get your tickets now.

 

The drawing will be held at the Sacramento Membership/Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 5th @ 5PM. You do not need to be present to win, but this meeting is open to all IBEW Local 340 members, both active and retired, so hope to see you there.  Again, it would be a good time for you to come see your new Union Hall.

 

Local 340 Toy & Food Drive

For the last 10 years, in conjunction with Operation Christmas Basket which helps Union families of ALL trades, we have held our own Christmas Food and Toy Drive specifically for Local 340 families in order to bulk up the baskets and put a personal IBEW Local 340 touch on them. We will be collecting non-perishable food items and new toys at the Business Office. Feel free to drop them off in our Business Office between now and December 7th. Thank you.

 

MEMBER NEWS

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

We are happy to report that Patty Paterson Local 340 Projects Coordinator, is now off of disability and has returned to work.  She is happy to be back and grateful for all of the support she received this past summer.

 

REST IN PEACE

This was a tough 2 months for Local 340.  We lost 4 retired members:

James Graham (24 year member/69 years of age), Brother Roy Lanham (46 year member/66 years of age), Brother Euell “Ed” McKown (58 year member age/81 years of age) and Brother Dan D. Wright (47year member. 81 years of age).  Rest in Peace Brothers.

We have also been informed that Brother John Dyer’s wife Frances passed away.

Please remember these Brothers and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – New location! 10240 Systems Parkway

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING –  1st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the new Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 23rd @ 5:00PM  – Note: 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 18th @ 5:00PM! – Note: 5 members needed. to have a quorum.

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

LABOR BULLETIN AUG /SEP 2018

August 31, 2018 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

 

THE BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE HAS MOVED!

We have moved into our new building at 10240 Systems Parkway as of the week of of August 20th. There is still some remodeling to do, but the Business Office and Trust Office is fully functional and our staff (including our new receptionist/secretary Ms. Justine Villasenor) welcomes all of you to stop in and check out your new Local Union Hall!

 

The membership meeting scheduled for Wednesday September 5th will be held at the new Hall. Did you know that Local 340 organized 14 new employers in the first 7 months of 2018? Did you know that we now have 2,081 members (1,607 active members and 474 retired members)?  Did you know that the local pension is now at $6.25 per hour effective August 1st? Come to the meetings because that is where you hear first-hand what your Local is doing.  Hope to see you there on September 5th.

 

LABOR DAY PICNICS – MONDAY 9/3/18

Sacramento Central Labor Council Picnic will be held on Labor Day from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM at William Land Park – Inside Fairytale Town.

 

The Redding Labor Day Picnic will be held at Anderson River Park starting at 11:00 AM on September 3, 2018.

 

Both of these picnics are very Union and very family friendly. All are invited to attend.

 

PIN PRESENTATION – Saturday 10/27/18

We have received the pins and certificates from the International Office for 40 members who will be presented their 50+ years of service pins at a pin presentation scheduled for Saturday October 27th at 10 AM at our new Hall.  The names of these recipients will be posted in next month’s article.

 

PREPARING TO RETIRE – SAVE THE DATE – Saturday 11/03/18

At 9:00 AM on the morning of Saturday November 3rd  the Local and the Trust Office will be sharing a day at the new Hall in Rancho Cordova in order to offer Local 340 members information on all of our current pension plans. There will be speakers from each organization who will summarize the plans and answer all of your questions. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to attend this event with you.  Whether you are retiring in the next few years, or 20 years from now, take advantage of this “Get Ready to Retire” Seminar now.  More information will be forthcoming in the next few months, but if you want to sign up now, call Reyna at the Hall with your name and contact phone number and then save the date!

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB RAFFLE – WEDNESDAY 9/5/18 @ THE NEW HALL

Tickets are now available for the annual Sportsman’s Club Raffle.  Prizes are a Henry Rifle, USA made Rod & Reel, a Shotgun, a specially designed IBEW knife and much, much more. Drawing will be held at the September 5th membership meeting.  Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Purchase them at the Union Meetings, at the Business Office (cash only) or from a member of the Sportsman’s Club.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

We have received the RSVP’s and we are now in high gear making arrangements for this picnic to be held at Hagan Community Park in Rancho Cordova. This park is only 3 ½ miles from our new hall and we are looking forward to seeing you there.  There are plenty of shade trees and picnic benches at the Pavilion site we have rented. It is the first picnic site you will come to on the left when you enter the park.  Note! We’re still looking for help for the day of the picnic, so if you feel you, or a family member, would like to volunteer for at least an hour that day, call Office Manager Reyna Kwong at 916-927-4239 to sign up.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Local 340 Recording Secretary Brother Warren spent several days in the hospital in early August. I am happy to report that at the time of this writing, August 9th, he did not require surgery and is home now and responding well to the medications. Get well soon, Brother!

 

Brother Miguel Martinez who was very seriously injured in a car accident several months ago has been moved to a care facility. Prayers are appreciated for this young man.

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

Brother Jess Bermudez passed away in early August. He was a 53 year member and 77 years of age.

 

I am also very sorry to report the passing of Brother Dean Reid’s parents, Jim and Lynn. They passed away within one week of each other.  Please keep Brother Reid in your thoughts and prayers.

 

We have also been notified that the owner of one of our 340 North contractors, Blaine Hudson, was killed in a recent accident.  He was the owner of H3 Construction Services Inc.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING –  1st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 23rd @ 5:00PM  – Note: 7 members needed to have a quorum.

(There was no quorum at the July meeting.)

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 18th @ 5:00PM! – Note: 5 members needed. to have a quorum

Filed Under: Labor Bulletins

LABOR BULLETIN JULY/AUG 2018

July 27, 2018 by Reyna

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

July/August 2018

 

NEW BUSINESS OFFICE & TRUST OFFICE LOCATION

At the time of this writing (7/16) we are getting real close to our move date but still not quite there yet. Believe me when I say, when we do make the move it will be definitely worth the wait. I believe Local 340 members will be proud of this new building for many, many years to come. Just keep watching your mail for the final announcement!

 

LABOR DAY PICNICS

Sacramento CLC Picnic will be held on Monday September 3, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM at William Land Park – Inside Fairytale Town.

 

Redding’s Picnic will be held at Anderson River Park starting at 11:00 AM on September 3, 2018.

 

Show your Union support and stop by if you are in the area to enjoy some family fun.

 

PREPARING TO RETIRE – SAVE THE DATE – 11/03/18

On the morning of Saturday November 3rd  the Local and the Trust Office will be sharing a day at the new Hall in Rancho Cordova in order to offer Local 340 members information on all of our current pension plans. There will be speakers from each organization who will summarize the plans and answer all of your questions. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to attend this event with you.  Whether you are retiring in the next few years, or 20 years from now, take advantage of this “Get Ready to Retire” Seminar now.  More information will be forthcoming in the next few months, but if you want to sign up now, call Reyna at the Hall with your name and contact phone number and then save the date!

 

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB NEWS:

IBEW 340 DAY AT THE BAY – still a few tickets left!

Beat the heat – This Annual Fishing Trip is currently scheduled for Saturday August 11th. Tickets are $140.00 each (which does include a T-shirt commemorating the day). If interested in receiving more information or getting a spot on the boat, contact Brother Jason Prasad @ 916-801-6221 or Brother Jason Green @ 916-716-6845.

 

ANNUAL SPORTSMAN’S CLUB RAFFLE

Tickets are now available for the annual Sportsman’s Club Raffle.  Prizes are a Henry Rifle, USA made Rod & Reel, a Shotgun, a specially designed IBEW knife and much, much more. Drawing will be held at the September 5th membership meeting.  Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Purchase them at the Union Meetings, at the Business Office (cash only) or from a member of the Sportsman’s Club.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 09/15/18

Fliers have been mailed announcing this annual event.  Please be sure to return them by Friday, August 17th to be entered for the Grand Prize.  You will notice the menu has changed and we are happy to announce that Brother Jim Perryman has volunteered to make his famous chili for chili dogs.

 

STATE CERTIFICATION
If you attend any continuing ed classes out of our area, be sure to submit that information to our JATC so that your records can be updated.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESS

Brother Tim “TA” Avila was injured in a car accident and is home recuperating from a fractured neck.  He appreciates the well wishes he has received from the members and hopes to be back to work soon. Get better soon TA.

 

Brother Miguel Martinez was very seriously injured in a car accident and remains in intensive care. Prayers are appreciated for this young man.

 

Brother Steven VanZandt wants the members to know that “Yes he was in a motorcycle accident, but he was not injured”.  His bike, however, is another story.

 

Office Manager Patty Paterson is still recuperating at home from her Memorial Day fall and is very appreciative of the support she has received from the members of Local 340. She is currently looking forward to undergoing, hopefully, the last surgery on one of her arms, in order that she can return to work.

 

MEMBER NEWS

REST IN PEACE

I am very sorry to report on the passing of Brother Donald D Greene – 59 year member / 80 years of age. No services planned at this time.

 

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1ST Wednesdays @ 6PM – Sacramento Hall

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING –  1st Wednesdays – 5:30 PM – Redding Hall

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 23rd @ 5:00PM  – Note: 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 18th @ 5:00PM! – Note: 5 members needed. to have a quorum

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