Union Labor Bulletin

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

JUNE 2024

 

OFFICE NEWS

We are excited to announce our Redding Office has hired a clerical assistant. With the continuously growing workforce which has brought on a higher workload we saw it fit to bring on board an assistant for John Roden. We hope you welcome Katie Simpson with warm regards, it is a big task, but we are sure she is fit for the position.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The next scheduled New Member Orientation class is June 25^th. The class will be taking place at the hall at 5 PM. If you reside in the Northern area, please note your class will be in the Redding Hall. A notice has been mailed to recently joined members and any reschedules from previous missed classes. We encourage members to bring their spouses or significant others as this is a very informative class where many topics are discussed and reviewed. We hope to see you all on June 25^th.

SPORTMAN’S CLUB

Raffles are still ongoing at the Union meetings. You can get your tickets at any Union meeting or Club event up until the drawing at the September 4^th Union meeting. Each ticket is $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The prizes for this year include:

1^st Henry Lever Action 30-30 Rifle

2^nd USA Made Rod and Reel

3^rd PSE Compound Bow

4^th IBEW Engraved Buck Knife

If you are unable to attend the meeting or a Sportman’s Club event you can still purchase tickets by contacting Chris Tillery at 916-225-4587 via Venmo.

Thanks and Good Luck from the Sportsman’s Club.

 

WOMENS GROUP

The Women’s Group is continuously working on their member outreach. They recently had their first Game Night tournament on May 18^th. It was a great turnout and hope to see more coming out to support this committee. They are currently working on their next event, which is the Pride Parade, by the time this comes out this event may have passed. If you are interested in signing up for future events or want to get in contact with them, you can email ibew340sisters@gmail.com.

 

RENEW

The RENEW group has plenty of events on their calendar, one of their upcoming events is their Billiard Tournament. This event will be taking place on June 15^th at 2 PM located at 10303 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova. If you would like to reserve your spot, you can call or text Taras at 916-969-7952. The cost to participate in this event is $25. This is definitely an event to attend.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired Brother Nathan Bebout passed on May 12^th. He was a 54-year member and 91 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of loss.

 

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2022 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Thursday, July 4^th – Fourth of July

Monday, September 2^nd – 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 23^rd @ 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 18^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MAY 2024

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the 5^th year class of 2024. All your hard work has paid off and brought you to this point in your career. It is because of members like you with your hard work and dedication not to give up that we are contributing to a standard of excellence to the electrical field. Good luck in the next chapter of your career.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

There has been a change in the next scheduled New Member Orientation class, if you were previously sent a reschedule notice please note the new date is June 25^th. The class will still be taking place at the hall at 5 PM. We encourage recently joined members to bring their spouses or significant others as this is a very informative class where many topics are discussed and reviewed. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important class.

SPORTMAN’S CLUB

There will be a raffle during the Union meeting. You can get your tickets at any upcoming Union meeting or Club event up until the drawing at the September 4^th Union meeting. Each ticket is $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The prizes for this year include:

1^st Henry Lever Action 30-30 Rifle

2^nd USA Made Rod and Reel

3^rd PSE Compound Bow

4^th IBEW Engraved Buck Knife

If you are unable to attend the meeting or a Sportman’s Club event you can still purchase tickets by contacting Chris Tillery at 916-225-4587 via Venmo.

Thanks and Good Luck from the Sportsman’s Club.

 

WOMENS GROUP

The Women’s Group is hosting a Game Night Tournament featuring Mario Kart 8. The event will be held on May 18^th from 1- 5 PM. All ages are welcomed. There will be food for sale and entry is $10. Come out to support their first ever Game Night. To RSVP you can email ibew340sisters@gmail.com. Hope to see you there.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired Brother Tom Connelly passed February 24^th. He was a 41 year member and 64 years of age.

Active Brother Jasnil Prasad recently had an accident that put him in ICU. We are praying for a speedy recovery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with any other Brother or Sister who may be suffering or experiencing any loss.

 

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2022 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 27^th – Memorial Day

Thursday, July 4^th – Fourth of July

 

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 23^rd @ 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 18^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

APRIL 2024

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

We would like to thank those of you who attended our last class on March 12^th. We hope you walked away feeling more informed about the union can do for you and the benefits available. We encourage you and your spouse or significant other attend the next class we have scheduled. Often times during and after many of the attendees have questions that are similar to a question you may have or may be a question that sparks further discussion. We will send notices to those who do not attend the last class, The next class is scheduled for June 11^th and notices for rescheduled have gone out. Please keep an eye out for rescheduling.

SPORTMAN’S CLUB

There will be a raffle during the April Union meeting. You can get your tickets at any Union meeting or Club event starting this month up until the drawing at the September 4^th Union meeting. Each ticket is $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The prizes for this year include:

1^st Henry Lever Action 30-30 Rifle

2^nd USA Made Rod and Reel

3^rd PSE Compound Bow

4^th IBEW Engraved Buck Knife

If you are unable to attend the meeting or a Sportman’s Club event you can still purchase tickets by contacting Chris Tillery at 916-225-4587 via Venmo.

Thanks and Good Luck from the Sportsman’s Club.

 

WOMENS GROUP

The Women’s Group is hosting a Bingo event on April 13^th here at the hall from 1 PM – 5 PM. There will be raffle prizes, food, fun and more. Come out to show your support for Local 340’s Women’s Group by attending this event.

The have another event currently planned for May, this will be a family event. Please keep an eye out for more information.

If you are interested in learning more about this group or would like to be more involved they hold their monthly meetings the 3^rd Wednesday of every month at the Union Hall. Notices currently get emailed out prior to the meeting, if you are not on the list but would like to be added, please contact the hall.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

We are saddened to report the loss of Brother Bobby Mitchell’s daughter who suddenly passed early March. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers are with any other Brother or Sister who may be suffering or experiencing any loss.

 

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2022 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award – For Dependents

We are happy to announce this year’s winner is Kayla Fangonlio, relative of active Brother Kenneth Fangonilo. Her amazing essay and numerous recommendations assisted her in being the winner for this year’s scholarship. We look forward to hearing her read her essay at the July meeting.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW Members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at Founders’ Scholarship (ibew.org) . These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2024.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 27^th – Memorial 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 April 23^rd @ 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 April 18^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MARCH 2024

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The next class we have is March 12^th. These classes are very informative and answer many questions for new members. If you are scheduled to attend or have missed your reschedule, we highly recommend that you and your spouse or significant other attend. At the end, as well as during, many new members have questions that are similar to other members or may be a question that sparks further discussion. We will send notices to those who do not attend the following class, no date is set but it will likely be in June. Please keep an eye out for rescheduling.

 

WOMENS GROUP

The Women’s Group is hosting a Bingo event on April 13^th here at the hall from 1 PM – 5 PM. There will be raffle prizes, food, fun and more. Come out to show your support for Local 340’s Women’s Group by attending this event.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

We have no deaths or accidents to report this month.

 

We hope everyone continues to stay safe and healthy.

 

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2022 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award – For Dependents

Local 340 is going to award 2 (two) college scholarships ($1,000 for 1^st prize and $500 for 2^nd prize). These scholarships are available to sons, grandsons, daughters, granddaughters or legal dependents of members of Local 340.  The General Rules and Instructions, as well as the application, can be requested from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office.  You can either call or email the Office Manager, Reyna Jimenez, at reyna@ibewlocal340.org or 916-539-0412 to have them sent to you. Please note:  the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 15, 2024 to be considered.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW Members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at Founders’ Scholarship (ibew.org) . These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2024.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 27^th – Memorial 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 April 23^rd @ 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 April 18^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

SEPTEMBER 2023

 

RETIREE SEMINAR

We would like to thank all the speakers who were able to help put this very informative seminar together. We are glad to have welcomed Ultra Estate Planning aboard as well, a new partnership recently formed in the previous month who were able to be a quick addition to this event. We know that our members truly appreciate this opportunity to talk with these speakers and gain insight as to what is needed, and leave feel more prepared. For additional information, you can visit our website for these entities’ contact information. We hope to bring this class back again in the coming years.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

We held our last in person meeting on August 16^th and were able to go over the last-minute details of the picnic. Many of the sponsorship letters we mailed out back in May have been received well and we have prizes stacking up here in the hall. We hope to see all of you at our picnic this year on September 30^th starting at 10:30 AM at the Hagan Community Park. We would like to thank in advance all the volunteers for their dedication and time put into making this a successful event.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Notices have been mailed to those who did not attend the July class. Our next scheduled class is set for October 10^th here at the hall starting at 5 PM. We encourage you to bring your spouse/significant others as this is a very informative class. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend. We will be emailing reminders a week prior as well.

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2018 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired member Leonard Witt card no. D184435 recently passed. He was a 62-year member and 89 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those recently passed.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, September 4^th – Labor Day

Friday, November 10^th – Veteran’s Day

Thursday and Friday, November 23^rd and 24^th – Thanksgiving

Monday, December 25^th – Christmas

Monday, January 1^st – New Year’s 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 October 24^th @ 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 19^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

AUGUST 2023

 

INSIDE WIREMAN 8-1-2023 WAGE/FRINGE INCREASE

We would like to thank all the members who participated in the Special Called Allocation meeting on July 13^th. In writing this we are currently working on the changes that were voted and agreed upon at the July 13^th meeting. After wage sheets are proofed, and signatures are acquired the final approved wage sheet will be posted to the website – please see Member Resources/Bylaws & Agreements/Inside Wireman’s Wage and Fringe Schedule (www.ibewlocal340.org)

RETIREE SEMINAR

The date for this event has been set for September 9^th at 8:30 AM here at the Union Hall. Invites have been mailed out to those members who are age 55 and older. As with previous seminars we encourage members to bring their spouses. Please call the hall (916) 927-4239 ext. 1001 or via email office@ibewlocal340.org to RSVP to this event.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

The next scheduled picnic meeting will be via Zoom on August 10^th at 4 pm. An email with the link and reminder will be sent a week prior to the meeting. If you are interested in helping the Picnic Committee this year, call Office Manager Reyna Jimenez at 916-539-0412 or email via reyna@ibewlocal340.org

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

Thank you to those of you who attend the July class. The next class will take place on October 10^th here at the hall at 5 PM. Reschedules have been mailed to those members who did not attend the July class. Reminders will be emailed a week prior to the October class. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend this very informative class. We encourage spouses to attend as well.

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2018 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired member Richard Gann card no. C6523 recently passed. He was a 72 year member and 91 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those recently passed.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, September 4^th – Labor Day

Friday, November 10^th – Veteran’s 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 October 24^th @ 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 19^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.