Union Labor Bulletin

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

JULY 2023

 

INSIDE WIREMAN ALLOCATION

By the time this reaches you we will have held our Special Called meeting for the Inside Wireman upcoming increase on August 1, 2023. We would like to thank all the members who came out and voted on this increase, your participation is much appreciated. Once documents are proofed, and signatures are acquired the final approved wage sheet will be posted to the website (www.ibewlocal340.org)

RETIREE SEMINAR

Plans are back in motion for this year’s Retiree Seminar. With recent administration changes and adjusting to reporting, we are happy to announce a date is being finalized for this year’s Retiree Seminar. Currently, we are planning for late August/early September. Sufficient notice will be given to those members 55 years and older to attend. As with previous seminars we encourage members to bring their spouses. We are confirming with other entities as well such as Social Security, NEBF, and North West Plan Services (formally K&G). Please keep an eye our for “Save the Dates”.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

We held our first picnic meeting this past May. Thank you for those of you who attended. The next scheduled picnic meeting will be via Zoom on July 13^th at 4 pm. A notice will be sent out 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

The next class will take place on July 11^th here at the hall at 5 PM. Notices have been mailed to those members who needed to be scheduled. We encourage spouses to attend as well. An email reminder will be sent out a week prior to the date. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend this very informative class.

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 Kenneth Kinder card no. D220529 passed on 2/23/23. He was a 58 year member and 92 years of age.

Retired member William Turner card no. D220353 passed on 4/20/23. He was a 62 year member and 84 years of age.

Active member Ken Redden card no. D472207 passed on 3/30/23. He was a 36 year member and 60 years of age.

Retired member Benjamin Davis card no. D270357 passed on 4/6/23. He was a 50 year member and 90 years of age.

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

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, July 4^th – 4^th of July

Monday, September 4^th – 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 25^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 July 20^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

JUNE 2023

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

We held our first picnic meeting this past May. Thank you for those of you who attended. The next scheduled picnic meeting will be via Zoom on July 13^th at 4 pm. A notice will be sent out 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

The next class will take place on July 11^th here at the hall at 5 PM. Notices have been mailed to those members who needed to be scheduled. We encourage spouses to attend as well. An email reminder will be sent out a week prior to the date. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend this very informative class.

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

Active Member Sanamjeet Nurpuri card no. 7360267 passed on March 23, 2023. He was a 15 year member and 42 years of age.

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

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Tuesday, July 4^th – 4^th 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 25^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 July 20^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MAY 2023

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

More plans are in the making for this year’s Annual Membership Picnic. It will be held on September 30, 2023 starting at 10 AM. Notices have been sent to our core picnic committee members and volunteers from last year to begin planning the details of this event. 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

 

IBEW DAY IN THE BAY

There are still spots for the Annual Local 340 Fishing Trip which is set for Saturday, June 24, 2023. The meeting time will be 6 am at the Berkeley Marina. Spot on the boat will be $200 per person. If interested or for more information, call Jason Prasad at 916-801-6221.

 

WOMEN’ COMMITTEE BINGO NIGHT

We hope everyone who attended this event enjoyed themselves and we look forward to holding more Women’s Committee events in the near future.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The last class on April 11^th was such a success. It is such a good sight to see so many new members attending and asking many excellent questions at this class. Our next class will take place on July 11^th here at the hall at 5 PM. Notices have been sent to those members who were unable to attend our April class. We encourage spouses to attend as well. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend this very informative class.

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.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

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 www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  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, 2023). 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, 2023.

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Active Member Sanamjeet Nurpuri card no. 7360267 passed on March 23, 2023. He was a 15 year member and 42 years of age.

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

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 29^th – Memorial Day

Tuesday, July 4^th – 4^th 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 25^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 July 20^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

APRIL 2023

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

As mentioned in our last bulletin, our plans are underway for this year’s Annual Membership Picnic. It will be held on September 30, 2023 starting at 10 AM. Notices will be sent to our core picnic committee members to begin planning the details of this event. If you are interested in helping the Picnic Committee this year, call Office Manager Reyna Jimenez at 916-539-0412.

 

RENEW

Local 340’s RENEW group held their 2^nd Annual Cornhole Tournament on March 25^th at the Union Hall. It was another successful event. We are excited to begin hosting these and other events. We look forward to seeing you all at the next one.

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

The IBEW NorCal Clay Shoot will hold an event on Saturday, April 8^th at Raahauge’s Hunting and Sporting Clays, located in Dunnigan. Admission will include all needed shotshells, a giftbag, and lunch. Tickets will be available for purchase on February 1^st and will go fast! If interested, please contact Liz McInnis via email ejmh@ibew1245.com or via phone at 707-452-2720 for tickets or more information.

 

IBEW DAY IN THE BAY

The opening for the Annual Local 340 Fishing Trip is set for Saturday, June 24, 2023. The meeting time will be 6 am at the Berkeley Marina. Spot on the boat will be $200 per person. If interested or for more information, call Jason Prasad at 916-801-6221.

 

WOMEN’ COMMITTEE BINGO NIGHT

The Women’s Committee is proud to announce their first event, of hopefully many to come, on April 15^th from 12 – 4 pm here at the hall. They will be hosting a Bingo/BBQ night, serving up burgers, hot dogs and beverages for sale. The cost is $5/bingo card and the opportunity to win multiple prizes throughout the event. If you would like more information please contact Erin Gibbens via phone at 916-842-4397 or Michelle Stoffel via phone at 408-514-8209.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

By the time this reaches you the latest New Member Orientation will have already taken place on April 11, 2023. The in person class have definitely sparked more questions to be asked whereas being held virtual those may not be as inclined to share. We hope that everyone attending has left with more knowledge and a better understanding of what we are as a union. If you were not able to attend, please be on the look out for a reschedule. This is a class we do not want you to miss.

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.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

NEW SCHOLARSHIP –  High School Graduates of Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Tehama or Modoc Counties

Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded by the Five Counties Central Labor Council in 2023. Applicants must have graduated high school in the Fall of 2022 or Spring of 2023, attended a school located in the above referenced counties and be either a union member or the child or grandchild of a union member or deceased member.  Deadline is April 26, 2023. For an application or more information on this scholarship, contact FiveCountiesCLC@ymail.com or phone/text (530) 949-7795.

 

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 www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  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, 2023). 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, 2023.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired Brother Tim Meehan card no. D686899, who was on a participating withdrawal, recently passed on 3/5/23. He was a 33-year member and 60 years of age.

Retired Brother Kenneth Kinder card no. D220529 was a 38 year member and 92 years of age.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 29^th – Memorial Day

Tuesday, July 4^th – 4^th 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 April 25^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 April 20^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MARCH 2023

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC – SATURDAY 9/30/2023

We received confirmation that our application has been approved for this year’s Annual Membership Picnic. The venue will be at the Hagan Community Park once again in Rancho Cordova. Although we were not able to get our normal weekend, we still were able to catch the last weekend in September. If you are interested in helping the Picnic Committee this year, call Office Manager Reyna Jimenez at 916-539-0412.

 

RENEW

Local 340’s RENEW group is back with their 2^nd Annual Cornhole Tournament. It will be held on March 25^th at the Union Hall. If you are interested in playing, please call or text Taras at 916-969-7952. Entry fees are $25 or $10 for apprentices. Any team sign ups must include at least one 340 member. There will be plenty of food and entertainment for the whole family along with raffle prizes.

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Events are picking up and the Sportsman’s Club is next in line to hold one of their first events for this year. The IBEW NorCal Clay Shoot will take place on Saturday, April 8^th at Raahauge’s Hunting and Sporting Clays, located in Dunnigan. Admission will include all needed shotshells, a giftbag, and lunch. Join them for this family friendly event that is always a big hit! Tickets will be available for purchase on February 1^st and will go fast! If interested, please contact Liz McInnis via email ejmh@ibew1245.com or via phone at 707-452-2720 for tickets or more information.

 

IBEW DAY IN THE BAY

The opening for the Annual Local 340 Fishing Trip is set for Saturday, June 24, 2023. The meeting time will be 6 am at the Berkeley Marina. Spot on the boat will be $200 per person. If interested or for more information, call Jason Prasad at 916-801-6221.

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE – ALL MEMBERS

This will be the last reminder in the Labor Bulletin mentioning the January 2023 dues increase for monthly membership for all members. Please note that all “A” members are increasing by $4.00, and all “BA” members are increasing by $2.00. If you are a BA member, we have mailed you as well as your employer noting this change.

This increase comes on behalf of the International Office, it is not something we impose or keep at the local level.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

We hope to see all who are on the list to attend the next scheduled New Member Orientation on April 11, 2023. A reminder was sent out to those who missed the last class in January. As always spouses/significant others are welcome to attend with members. This upcoming class will be at 5 pm here at the IBEW Union Hall. Reminders will be sent as the date approaches, please be sure to mark your calendars.

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.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

NEW SCHOLARSHIP –  High School Graduates of Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, Tehama or Modoc Counties

Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded by the Five Counties Central Labor Council in 2023. Applicants must have graduated high school in the Fall of 2022 or Spring of 2023, attended a school located in the above referenced counties and be either a union member or the child or grandchild of a union member or deceased member.  Deadline is April 26, 2023. For an application or more information on this scholarship, contact FiveCountiesCLC@ymail.com or phone/text (530) 949-7795.

 

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 www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  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, 2023). 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, 2023.

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired Brother Steven Spencer passed on 12/31/22. He was a 22-year member and 72 years of age.

Retired Brother Billy Hogue passed on 1/12/23. He was a 63-year member and 85 years of age.

Retired Brother Irvin Mills passed on 1/20/23. He was a 67-year member and 91 years of age.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, May 29^th – Memorial Day

Tuesday, July 4^th – 4^th 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 April 25^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 April 20^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

By

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

FEBRUARY 2023

 

WOMEN’S COMMITTEE

Recently our local received a certificate of recognition for the newly formed Local 340 Women’s Committee. We now proudly display the Charter’s certificate in our Union Hall. In addition to being recognized, the committee also went to the 2022 International Women’s Conference in Washington D.C. in attendance was Michelle Stoffel, Gina White, Stefanie Crockett, Brittany Hunt, and Mary Min Vincent. There were many supporters at this conference of both men and women. Much value and insight was shared at this conference which I am sure will inspire and assist our own Women’s Committee to grow and outreach in our community.

 

RENEW

Local 340’s RENEW group is back with their 2^nd Annual Cornhole Tournament. It will be held on March 25^th at the Union Hall. If you are interested in playing, please call or text Taras at 916-969-7952. Entry fees are $25 or $10 for apprentices. Any team sign ups must include at least one 340 member. There will be plenty of food and entertainment for the whole family along with raffle prizes.

 

SPORTSMAN’S CLUB

Events are picking up and the Sportsman’s Club is next in line to hold one of their first events for this year. The IBEW NorCal Clay Shoot will take place on Saturday, April 8^th at Raahauge’s Hunting and Sporting Clays, located in Dunnigan. Admission will include all needed shotshells, a giftbag, and lunch. Join them for this family friendly event that is always a big hit! Tickets will be available for purchase on February 1^st and will go fast! If interested, please contact Liz McInnis via email at ejmh@ibew1245.org or via phone 707-452-2720.

 

END OF THE YEAR STATEMENTS

The end of the year statements will be available online again this year by logging onto our website under the Dues section. Please note if you have not logged on before there are instructions for first time users. If you would like a copy mailed to you or are having trouble logging in, you can call the hall and we can assist you.

 

MONTHLY BASIC DUES INCREASE – ALL MEMBERS

Effective January 2023 dues for monthly membership for all members will be increased. Please note that all “A” members are increasing by $4.00, and all “BA” members are increasing by $2.00. If you are a BA member, we have mailed you as well as your employer noting this change.

This increase comes on behalf of the International Office, it is not something we impose or keep at the local level.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The next scheduled New Member Orientation is set for April 11, 2023. Notices have gone out to those who missed the last class in January. We had such a great turn out and many great questions were asked. As always spouses/significant others are welcome to attend with members. This upcoming class will be at 5 pm here at the IBEW Union Hall. We will send reminders as the date approaches, please be sure to mark your calendars and we hope all new members come ready with their questions.

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.

 

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 10, 2023 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 www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  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, 2023). 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, 2023.

 

ACCIDENTS/ILLNESSES

Retired Brother Hugh Huff passed away on 1/18/23. He was a 69-year member and 92 years of age. Services are set for May 19^th at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon at 1:30 pm.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Monday, February 20^th – President’s Day

Monday, May 29^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 25^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 April 20^th @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.