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Thank You

It has been a very difficult time for those of us in east Texas and westLouisiana after Hurricane Rita. This is an area where timber is a major indus-try. The high winds downed trees and power lines. This is a rural area thatdepends on electricity for water, cooking, sewer and everyday needs. Therewere 10,000 extra linemen and tree trimmers helping to restore service.

We were returning home after 20 days and what a happy sight to see alineman wearing a Local 104 shirt. I would like to thank the many peoplewho helped to restore life to our area.

Leon Hastings

Local 479 retiree, Hillister, Texas

Band Together

I read the IBEW Journal every month because I feel it’s important to beinvolved in my husband’s profession. I read about various members goingback and forth about whether we should support Democrats or Republicans,Pro-Bush or Anti-Bush. I have decided to write this to implore all members tostick with the political candidates that their local supports. We are not “sheep”if we do this. We will be looking out for our needs, the needs of all membersand their families, and the needs of our union. We need to stop fighting aboutwho we think is morally correct for once, and decide to support the candi-dates that our local deems good for the union. It’s the only way we canimprove the quality of our lives and the longevity of the union itself. We asmembers or families of members seem to have no problem reaping the bene-fits that being a union member allow. Keeping those things in mind, let us setaside our differences with particular candidates, and vote once and for all as aunion, as a Brotherhood, and rock the political boat in our favor.

Sarah Haulenbeek

Spouse of Mark Haulenbeek, Local 269 member, Trenton, New Jersey

What’s Next?

Anyone who does not think the Republicans are disassembling the Amer-ica we used to know should get off their medication. After eliminating thebankruptcy provision for people during the Hurricane Katrina and Rita disas-ters, and trying to cancel the Davis-Bacon Act by executive order in NewOrleans, to import low-wage workers, what is next? Reestablish the old Eng-lish debtors’ prison? Man, do we need a new election.

H. C. McGarity, Jr.

Local 20 member, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Heartfelt Thanks

My husband, a member of IBEW Local 1547 since 1978, was killed at theBoy Scout Jamboree on July 25th. The response from the local at the loss oftheir brother was phenomenal. Fellow brothers and sisters donated food,flowers, and cash resources. The administrative staff delivered much neededinformation regarding death benefits and retirement information. Membersvolunteered to help finish electrical projects Michael started at church and inour home.

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ROBERT W. PIERSONc/o IBEW Local 9

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Hillside, Illinois 60162

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JOSEPH P. CALABROc/o IBEW Local 1158

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Diamond Bar, California 91765

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2 President’s Message

3 Secretary-Treasurer’s Message

4 Transitions

19 Local Lines

40 Safety Corner

42 In Memoriam

6 Founders’ Scholarship Winners

8 Hurricane Relief Reaches Thousands

14 Bogus “College” Takes a Fall

17 IBEW in Public Office

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Howa rd L .R i t ch i e J r . ,

International Repre-sentative, Construc-tion Department,was appointed Dir-ector of Personnel,effective January 3,2006. He replacesWi l l iam Bohné,who has been ap-pointed to directthe Railroad Depart-ment.

“It will be a great opportu-nity to meet and know all theemployees as personnel direc-tor and to help make thingswork smoothly at the I.O.,”says Brother Ritchie.

Initiated as an inside wire-man apprentice into Washing-ton, D.C., Local 26, in 1972,Ritchie graduated in 1975. Hewas elected to the local’sexamining board in 1986.

In 1990 , R i t ch ie wasappointed to Local 26’s staff by then-Business ManagerJohn Widener. He assumed

responsibility forservicing and orga-nizing in the wagegrade, blue-collargovernment sectorof newly amalga-mated Local 2 7 ,o r g a n i z i n gworkers at the Pen-t agon and theHolocaust Museum.

In 1993, Ritchiewas retained onstaff by newly-

elected Business ManagerBuddy Satterfield. He servedas trustee on the pension,annuity, health and welfareand joint apprenticeship train-ing funds and on labor-man-agement committees. WhenSatterfield, currently specialassistant to President Hill forMembership Development,was appointed to the Inter-national staff in 1998, Ritchiewas appointed to serve out histerm. He was re-elected in2001.

Brother Ritchie was ap-

A P P O I N T E D

HowardRitchie, Jr.

New IEC Officers Sworn-inInternational President Edwin D. Hill and Secretary-Treasurer Jon Walters administer the oath of office to new InternationalExecutive Council members Myles Calvey, left, Chairman RobertPierson and Stephen Schoemehl. 1

pointed International Rep-resentative and assigned tothe Construction Departmentin 2003. He worked on IBEWparticipation in alternativeenergy programs includingsolar and wind power.Brother Ritchie also assistedDirector Mark Ayers on sev-eral endeavors, includingadministration of the nationalconstruction and specialtyagreements, Helmets-to-Hard-hats and the Transmission andMaintenance Agreement.

A native of Hyattsville,

Maryland, Ritchie graduatedfrom St. John’s College HighSchool in Washington, D.C.,in 1968 and attended the Uni-versity of Maryland at CollegePark for two years. He servedin the U.S. Army Reservesfrom 1969 to 1975.

Brother Ritchie, a motorcy-clist, enjoys spending time inOcean City, Maryland, withhis wife, Cecelia.

The officers and member-ship of the IBEW wishBrother Ritchie much successin his new position. 1

The IBEW issaddened to

report the Novem-ber 15, 2005, deathof retired Interna-tional Representa-t ive J . Ro l landThivierge. He was79.

Brother Thivi-erge was initiatedinto Montreal, Que-bec, Local 561 in1945 (Local 561went defunct in 1994). A rail-road worker, he served as localchairman and audit chairmanbefore being appointed a tem-porary organizer in 1966. Afew months later, he wasbrought on as an InternationalRepresentative in the 10th Dis-trict, which at that time repre-sented the Brotherhood’srailroad industry. (In 1998, anIBEW constitutional referen-dum eliminated the former10th District, and moved theindustry into the InternationalOffice as a department. Theformer 12th District thenbecame the current 10th Dis-trict, representing Arkansas,North Carolina, South Carolinaand Tennessee.)

As an International Repre-sentative, Thivierge assistedCanadian railroad locals in

contract negotia-tions and collectivebargaining certifica-tions. He also rep-resented the IBEWat various laboro r g a n i z a t i o n s ,including the Inter-na t iona l LaborOffice in Geneva,Swi tzer land, towhich he wasappointed CanadianRai lway Labour

Association delegate in 1975.Thivierge, whose avocation

was opera singing, shared histalent with IBEW brothers andsisters at international conven-tions and progress meetingsthroughout the 1970s and1980s with his impressive ren-dition of the Canadian nationalanthem. He retired in 1987.

He was a member of theKnights of Columbus andSocieté des Artisans. In hisretirement, Thivierge enjoyedfishing, singing and pétanque,a European outdoor bowlinggame similar to Italy’s bocce.Thivierge and his wife, Jean-nine Nault, had six childrenand several grandchildren.The IBEW officers, staff andmembers send BrotherThivierge’s family and friendsour deepest condolences. 1

D E C E A S E D

J. RollandThivierge

The IBEW re-grets to an-

nounce the Dec-ember 6 , 2005 ,death of retired Ninth DistrictInternational RepresentativeThomas O. Roberts. He was 85.

Brother Roberts was initi-ated into Fresno, California,Local 100 in 1947. A Californianative, he served on the local’s

a pp r en t i c e s h i pcommittee for 10yea r s and theexamining board

for two years. He was assistantbusiness manager for sevenyears.

In 1965, he was assigned tothe Ninth District staff, wherehe traveled across the state ofCalifornia servicing construc-

tion locals. Remembered byhis co-workers as a kind, congenial man, he retired in1986.

Roberts served in Europeand North Africa during WorldWar II. Captured in Europe, hewas a prisoner of war. Heattended courses at CaliforniaState University in Fresno andthe University of Southern Cal-

ifornia. His hobbies includedyachting, restoring old cars,real estate and golf. His firstwife, Marge, preceded him indeath. He is survived by hiswife, Carol.

The IBEW officers, staffand members extend ourdeepest sympathies to BrotherRoberts’s many friends andfamily. 1

D E C E A S E D

Thomas O.Roberts

The IBEW mourns the loss of Cornell University

School of Industrial Labor andRelations Associate DirectorBernard I. Flaherty, a laboreducator well known andadmired for his contributionsto the Brotherhood and theentire trade union movement.He died on October 17, 2005,at age 71.

Flaherty was a major forcebehind the development ofmany successful IBEW pro-grams, including COMET (Con-struction Organizing Mem-bership Education Training)and Mutual Gains Bargaining,both of which have helped

countless membersth roughout theIBEW. Work ingclosely with leader-ship and staff, Flaherty traveledacross the United States andCanada leading workshops.

At the 1996 IBEW Conven-tion in Philadelphia, Flahertyaddressed the delegates, com-mending the IBEW for itscommitment to education,new ideas and innovative ini-tiatives. “History warns us thatthe price of freedom forworking men and women iseternal vigilance,” Flahertysaid. “The IBEW and its lead-ers find no rest.”

Flaherty’s intro-duction to union-ism came at theage of 17, when as

an employee of a shoe factoryin upstate New York, he wasfired for circulating a petitionin support of a union.

He went on to spendnearly 20 years at the NewYork State School of IndustrialLabor and Relations at Cornellas a professor and associatedirector. Most recently, hewas a labor-management con-sultant specializing in trainingfor mutual gains, negotiations,and partnership for unionsand companies. He provided

facilitation services in Canada,Great Britain, Northern Ire-land and Argentina. Heserved as mediator and arbi-trator on the New York StateMediation Board. He servedfor six terms on the OneidaCounty Legislature.

Flaherty earned a Bachelorof Arts degree from Utica Col-lege at Syracuse Universityand a Master of Arts in consti-tutional law from Colgate Uni-versity. He is survived by hiswife, Sandra, five childrenand 11 grandchildren. TheIBEW expresses our deepestcondolences to his family andmany friends. 1

D E C E A S E D

BernardFlaherty

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The scholarships are awarded

annually on a competitive basis to

promote educational opportunities

and skill development for IBEW

members. Eligible candidates (IBEW

members only) must submit letters of

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Scholarship will Benefit the Brother-

hood and the Electrical Industry.”

2005 Founders’ Scholarship Winners:

James Niecestro, a member ofChicago, Local 134, will use scholar-ship funds to attend law school. Aninside wireman since 1998, Niecestro,a political science graduate of the Uni-versity of Illinois, serves as a Democra-tic Party precinct captain in DuPageCounty.

“I plan to run for office and begin a

political career that puts working fami-lies and union priorities first,” saysNiecestro. “The social fabric of Ameri-can life is coming unglued. Unions arethe glue that holds that social fabrictogether by demanding conditions andwages for their members that are fairand just,” he adds.

In a letter of recommendation,Joseph Bartucci, director of field oper-ations for Continental Electric Con-s t ruct ion Company, says , “Theintellectual vigor and tenacity whichJim Niecestro always brings with him,suggests that he is well qualified to bechosen for this year’s IBEW Founders’Scholarship.”

Jennifer Badgley, organizer andpolitical director of San Diego, Califor-nia, Local 569, will attend the Mastersof Labor Studies program at the Uni-versity of Massachusetts in Amherst. Agraduate of the University of Wiscon-sin at Madison, where she majored inEnglish, Badgley is a leader in the San

Diego region for developing the pho-tovoltaic industry. Allen Shur, Local569 business manager, says, “Jenniferis the model for hard work, intelli-gence and dedication. In the fouryears since she has worked with us,she has had a profound impact on ourorganization and its membership.”

W. Earl Bruck, Philadelphia, Penn-sylvania, Local 98, will continue work-ing toward a bachelor’s degree inpolitical science and economics atTemple University. A 19-year memberof the IBEW and a 17-year member ofthe United Food and CommercialWorkers, Bruck served as a member ofthe Bristol Township (Pa.) School Dis-trict board of directors. Bruck, aninside wireman who has worked as aconstruction project manager, foundeda nonprofit corporation to restore alocal school stadium and served on theboard of a joint technical high school.

In a letter of recommendation, Con-gressman Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.),says: “I have known Earl for severalyears. He has built a reputation as adedicated servant of the publics’ inter-ests and as a consensus builder, willingto work with anyone to get the jobdone.”

The officers and members of theIBEW congratulate this year’s Founders’Scholarship winners and wish themgreat success in fulfilling their academicgoals. 1

“Few awards bestowed upon IBEW members carry the legacy and honor of the Founders’ Scholarship,” says President Edwin D. Hill. The 2005 winners of theFounders’ Scholarship, established in 1966 as a tribute to the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized our union on November 28, 1891, “truly embody bothour union’s past and future,” adds President Hill.

IBEWAwards Founders’Scholarship

IBEWAwards Founders’Scholarship

James Niecestro and wife, Lisa

W. Earl Bruck

Jennifer Badgley

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Members of the 2005 Founders’ Scholarship Selection

Committee are IBEW Scholar-ship Administrator James Voye,

left, Marco Consulting GroupVice President Greg Kinczewski,

State University of New YorkEmpire State College Professor

Roger Keeran and RutgersUniversity Professor John

Bennett.

liaison out of the Baton Rouge Local 995hall, distributing money and clothing tomembers in need. “But he walked outsmiling because we were able to givehim the first cash he was able to lay hishands on in three or four weeks.”

As fall wore on into winter, aid appli-cations slowed but continued in a steadystream as word about the program gotout. “We’ll give out money until it runsout,” said IBEW International Representa-tive Mike Nugent, who coordinated therelief effort from Washington, D.C.

The IBEW’s nationwide aid effort,modeled in part on a similar program bythe Sheet Metal workers, delivered imme-diate cash relief to members whosehomes and lives were affected by Katrinaand Rita, some of whom landed as faraway as Washington state and Maine. TheBrotherhood sent out an average of 300checks a day during its highest-volumeperiod. With an 800-number dedicated toquestions and a staff that employed sevenpeople at peak, the system—chaotic atfirst—quickly turned efficient and adept.Check payments were no higher than$250 each, although some members qual-ified for the four-check $1,000 limit.

“The money doesn’t sound like a lotbut it was the difference between nightand day,” Groenendaal said. “When you

live between two and four weeks withouta paycheck, you’re out of cash. Thismoney made the difference between get-ting tossed out onto the street and havinga roof over your head. It had a dramaticeffect.”

The disbursements provided thestorms’ most deeply affected members acrucial bridge between the devastationand a new post-storm life. “Gas and gro-ceries until you can return to work,”Groenendaal said. “That’s our goal.”

New Orleans-area residents whosehomes were submerged under severalfeet of water for weeks after the leveesbroke have a desperate plight. Having leftfor higher ground or city shelters, themajority expected to be gone for a fewdays at most. They left vehicles, tools,clothing, important papers. They returnedto find little could be salvaged. Insurancered tape, pollution and uncertainty aboutthe city’s future have made it difficult forresidents to consider coming home again.While rebuilding opportunities aboundfor construction members around NewOrleans, shelter is extraordinarily hard tofind. Others along the coast within thetwo hurricanes’ storm surge area facedsimilar outright devastation.

New Orleans Local 130 Business Man-ager Tiger Hammond’s two-story house

in St. Bernard Parish sat under water for11 days. When the water finally subsided,10 inches of mud and sludge were left.Now living in a one-bedroom apartmentrented to him by a retired member ofLocal 130, Hammond said it is unlikely hewill live in his house again. (See LocalLines article by Hammond, on page 23.)

Inside construction workers in theNew Orleans area had work immediately.Before the storm, Hammond said 750 ofhis 1,200 members were working. Nownearly 1,000 IBEW members—includingevery Local 130 member who wants towork and 350 travelers—are on the jobperforming mostly industrial work. Twooil refineries knocked offline by thestorm are employing a large number ofmembers now, as they clean up and pre-pare to restart production. Hammondestimated that approximately 150 mem-bers of Local 130 left the area.

Although the Local 130 office was dam-aged by the storm and by squatters fleeingto higher ground on the building’s secondfloor, the office has been open and run-ning since shortly after the hurricane.Hammond said they are still fielding up to70 calls a day from members seeking relieffunds and travelers inquiring about workopportunities. It is still so busy that Ham-

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As the massive scale of the disasterbecame apparent in August, when Hurri-cane Katrina submerged New Orleans andwiped out several Gulf Coast communities,IBEW leaders mobilized to send relief todisplaced members and their families. Arelief fund was established, and an IBEWteam opened up shop in Baton Rouge,Louisiana, to oversee the union’s largest-ever aid effort.

“These are our brothers and sisters,”said IBEW International President EdwinD. Hill. “We are not going to let themdown in their time of dire need.”

In an unusually active hurricane sea-son, Katrina delivered the mightiest blowto the Gulf Coast region in 2005, but itwas not the final hit. Two weeks later,Hurricane Rita blew in, striking westernLouisiana and eastern Texas, effectivelydelivering a one-two punch to thealready-reeling states of Louisiana, Missis-sippi, Texas and western Alabama. Mil-lions were forced from their homes dueto storm surges, flooding or brutal winds.Others were forced to move when

their damaged workplaces shut down. Fifth District Vice President John

Schantzen said 1,000 members wereseverely affected by the storms, and 700remain homeless.

With the Federal Emergency Manage-ment Agency and the Red Cross over-whelmed and seemingly unable to dealwith a disaster the size and scope of Kat-rina, the IBEW was able to provide cru-cial relief to IBEW members early on,long before many others received helpfrom the government or other organiza-tions. The IBEW relief team started bydelivering thousands of bottles of bottledwater. The effort geared up in the daysfollowing, after the IBEW opened a tax-deductible charity and began a programto hand out cash to the neediest of themore than 11,000 members and retireesin the four-state area.

Responding to an appeal from Presi-dent Hill, CAT Footwear USA donated200 pairs of steel-toed work boots, whichwere distributed to construction membersanxious to get back to work. A substan-

tial number of inside wireman tools weredonated by several locals. But by far thegreatest need and most-requested dona-tion was for money, and IBEW membersresponded with great generosity.

The IBEW Hurricane Katrina ReliefFund distributed more than $2 million toapproximately 4,000 active and retiredIBEW members who lost homes and jobsto the storms.

“The day I got there, a member toldme his story with tears running down hisface,” said International RepresentativeKirk Groenendaal, who spent months asthe on-the-ground International Office

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IBEW Hurricane Relief Effort Reaches ThousandsIBEW members across the Brotherhood met one of the largestnatural disasters to hit the United States with an immensehumanitarian relief effort, donating hundreds of thousands ofdollars to members affected by the catastrophic storms.

President Hill presents a PascagoulaLocal 733 member with a check fromthe Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.

During anOctober visit to the Gulfcoast, IBEWPresidentEdwin D. Hillgreets GulfportLocal 903 jour-neyman wire-man Kenneth“Smokey”Woodward at a Mississippijob site.

A statue is among theonly things standingin Louisiana’s south-western hamlet ofHolly Beach, hit hardby Hurricane Rita.

Standing in what used to be downtownCameron Parish, La., are from left,International Representative KirkGroenendaal, Local 861 business repre-sentatives Chris Rickard and Jeff Sanders,Secretary-Treasurer Jon Walters, FifthDistrict Vice President John Schantzen,President Hill, Chattanooga, Tenn., Local175 members Glen Norwood, Eric Jeffcoatsand Dan Stonebraker, Nashville, Tenn.Local 429 member Bart Link andConstruction and Maintenance DepartmentDirector Mark Ayers. The courthouse wasthe only building to survive Hurricane Rita.

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mond has started closing the office oneday a week to enable workers to catch upon administrative matters.

Lack of permanent housing meanstent cities and travel trailers are still hous-ing thousands of workers. The best jobs,Hammond said, are those that providesteady work, housing and meals. Cono-coPhillips, for example, has rented acruise ship for its workers.

Approximately 75 Local 130 memberswere among the first in the local to returnto work after Katrina, only to be thrownoff the job when President Bush sus-pended the Davis-Bacon prevailing wagelaw. The public outcry that followed theirabrupt dismissal from the job wiring amilitary tent city helped force PresidentBush to rescind the suspension order sixweeks later. Now Local 130 is suing thecontractor on their behalf, demandingback pay and benefits for the job, a total

of nearly $1 million.President Hill went

to the storm-ravagedGulf Coast in mid-October, spendingthree days traveling1,100 miles acrosssouthern Louisiana andMississippi. JoiningPresident Hill wereSecretary-Treasurer Jon Walters, IBEWFifth District Vice President JohnSchantzen, Construction and MaintenanceDepartment Director Mark Ayers andGroenendaal, who lent moral support tomembers, stopping each time they saw aline crew helping restore power. The trav-elers they encountered on the job wereworking long hours under difficult circum-stances, and many were motivated by ahumanitarian desire to help, Ayers said.

They returned with images of almost

otherworldly decimation and devastation:a Tennessee Valley Authority crew thathad just shot an alligator guarding a lineof utility poles; a statue of Jesus the onlything standing amid a barren, flattenedLouisiana landscape; the Pascagoula, Mis-sissippi member, a “great big guy” whobroke down and cried when PresidentHill handed him a $250 check.

“I thought I understood what it wasabout from watching the news,” Ayerssaid. “But until you go down there, and

they tell you this used to be a communityand the only things left are the slabs thatthe homes and businesses were sittingon, you don’t understand.”

Lake Charles, Louisiana, Local 861 saidthe post-Rita recovery is progressing, butslowly. “We can man the work but it’sjust getting members a place to live,” saidBusiness Manager Harlan Duhon, whosaid that although FEMA promised trailersto everyone who has been forced fromtheir homes, they have seen none. Camp-sites are full and most members cannotafford the long-term luxury of a hotel.“Even if you buy a camper, there’s nowhere to hook it up.”

Duhon said the storms’ aftermath pre-sents an opening for the Quality CoastalInitiative, an IBEW effort to reestablish apresence at the Gulf’s 2,000 oil refineriesfrom Corpus Christi, Texas to Mobile,Alabama. Many refineries were damagedby the two storms and IBEW workers arealready at work in a few of them. Theeffort seeks to recapture the constructionjobs that were up to 90 percent unionized25 years ago, Ayers said. “This hasopened the door of opportunity for us torebuild confidence and trust with theowners,” he said.

The building housing New OrleansLocal 1700 was damaged by the flood;the overwhelming majority of its approxi-mately 500 members who built and main-tained the city bus system are not likelyto return to work. At New Orleans Local130, more than half of the 1,200 memberslost their homes. Nearby Gulfport, Missis-

sippi, Local 903, hit by a massive wavethat knocked over everything within aseveral-block area of the beach, reportedfull employment within a week after thestorm. Manufacturing members producinglight fixtures and ballasts employed byHoward Industries in Laurel, Mississippi,Local 1317 are back to work and theplant that produces high voltage trans-formers for utilities announced its inten-tion to hire 200 more workers to fillorders, a direct result of Hurricanes Kat-rina and Rita.

After the storm, New Orleans Local2149 members employed by Amtrak weretransferred temporarily to Atlanta, Mem-phis and Chicago, but nearly all of those38 members had returned to work inNew Orleans by late November. Menden-hall, Mississippi, Local 2198, whose mem-bers manufacture magnet wire forGallman Wire Technologies did not loseany work due to the storm. New OrleansLocal 1139, whose broadcast memberswork for two local television stations andprovide technical support for sportsevents, were minimally affected.

Rita hit Beaumont, Texas, Local 479particularly hard. Many members wereforced out of their homes and the localunion office was not spared the storm’swrath. The hall sustained roof damagecaused by the winds, which also pulledthe five-foot diameter IBEW logo off thebuilding. But the local’s inside wiremenwere in huge demand after the storm andlocal leaders were able to fulfill their con-tractors’ needs. “Once again, the IBEWstepped up to the plate and proved thevalue of union labor,” said Local 479

Business Manager David Gonzales. Local479 was up to full employment a weekafter the storm.

In all, approximately 25 local unionswere affected by the two storms.

In the early days of the recovery whenhelp was most needed, Groenendaal saidthe IBEW “looked like a model of genius-level efficiency” compared to the extremehelplessness of the other national aidgroups. He and retired Executive Assis-tant to the International Secretary-Trea-surer Dale Dunlop administered theprogram from the Local 995 office, whosefloors also doubled as their makeshiftbeds. Sleeping on the conference roomfloor for their first month there, they hadto clear out for morning meetings. Thecommute to work was short, but showerswere scarce.

Mary Ellen Foley, Chicago Local 134assistant business manager, spent weeksin Baton Rouge, acting as a tireless andcompassionate advocate for IBEW mem-bers in need. International Office Interna-tional Representative Jim Brimer alsospent three weeks in Louisiana in Octo-ber. Several other members from the Gulfas well as the rest of the country, pitchedin to help secure housing for members orloan a truck to a member in need or lenda hand with the relief effort.

“On behalf of all the members affectedby these devastating storms, I want toexpress my appreciation to those whocontributed to relieve the suffering of ourmembers in the South,” President Hill said.“It is in times like this when we truly cometo understand the meaning of the wordBrotherhood.” 1


IBEW Hurricane Relief Effort Reaches Thousands

Secretary-Treasurer Walters, right, with a TennesseeValley Authority crew in Cameron Parish.

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President Hilland Secretary-TreasurerWalters meetwith membersof GulfportLocal 903,who are set-ting up a post-storm tempo-rary office forMississippiPower.

An abandoned Salvation Army housing com-plex near Los Angeles became a temporary homefor 50 families dis-placed by Katrina,thanks to the assis-tance of hundreds ofb u i l d i n g t r a d e smembers who camethrough to donatethe work when thecity backed out of itsoffer of help.

Trade and craftworkers, including55 members of LosAngeles Local 11,mounted an inten-sive six-day, round-the-clock effort to retrofit an old munitions warehouse calledAngel Island for habitation by Katrina victims. Signatory con-tractors Morrow Meadows and Sasco made manpower andmaterial donations. Home Depot also contributed to the effort.

“We had an opportunity to get involved in some of God’s

work,” said Local 11 Assistant Business Manager KimCraft. “Everyone came away with a lot more than they

put into it.”Local 11 Busi-

ness RepresentativeRusty Roten saidIBEW members didmuch more thantheir share. Appren-tices, wiremen, trav-elers and instructorspitched in to washwalls, repair holes,move furniture andpurchase materialsas well as performelectrical installation.

E a c h q u i c k l y -assembled living quarters was a 20-foot square cubicle withlights, beds, curtains, desks and furniture. The Salvation Armycomplex provided meals, computers, phones and medicalassistance for the residence, which was completed threeweeks after the storm struck the New Orleans area. 1

LOCAL 11 MEMBERS WIRE SHELTER FOR KATRINA VICTIMS

Los Angeles Local 11 volunteers helped refurbish of a shelter to temporarilyhouse Hurricane Katrina victims.

President Hill and Secretary-TreasurerWalters join Lake Charles, La., Local861 Business Manager Harlan Duhon,center, outside the union hall dam-aged by Hurricane Rita.

Their workplace is high atop transmis-sion towers reaching 150 feet in the air,surrounded by bundles of high-voltageelectrical lines. Throw in a hovering heli-copter spinning five feet over a 500-kilo-volt line—and things can get dicey in ahurry.

That’s why Local 94 members and theirutility employer, Public Service Electricand Gas, are cooperating to develop asafe, effective way to utilize helicopters intransmission inspection and maintenancework. Together, they have crafted severallightweight helicopter platforms ideallysuited to their tasks and have authoredproposed regulations and training proto-cols that ensure their methods are thesafest possible—steps that benefit theirown crews and the rest of the industry.

Helicopters have been used to trans-port materials and assist in transmissionline construction for 30 years, but theiruse in day-to-day maintenance is rela-tively new and somewhat controversial.As a time-saver, their value cannot bedenied. Imagine a typical repair job on atower in a remote, mountainous area. Afive-man crew could travel hours enroute to the site. Factor in the labor-inten-sive work that follows: climbing the mas-sive 150-foot steel tower and haulingtools up, and the time involved quicklygrows.

“You might have to do all that just tofix one little thing,” said IBEW SafetyDepartment Director Jim Tomaseski. “Ahelicopter can fly over 100 miles perhour. They zoom in there, do their thingand they zoom out.”

Transmission systems are increasinglyinterconnected so another benefit is the

fact that the PSE&G helicopter crewshave the ability to work on energizedlines, meaning that portion of the trans-mission superhighway does not have tobe shut down and the power rerouted inorder to work on it. Rerouting powerlines requires coordination and consider-able expense for a utility—up to half mil-lion dollars an hour to take them out ofservice in New Jersey, a vital linkbetween New York and New England tothe north, Pennsylvania to the west andthe mid-Atlantic to the south.

PSE&G is a pioneer in the use of bare-hand and hot stick live work techniques.It is among the only utilities in the coun-try that uses those techniques as well asthe helicopter for live wire repair, saidPSE&G Live Line Safety Coordinator TomVerdecchio, a Local 94 member. He isamong a handful of PSE&G workers—allIBEW members—who are trained in liveline helicopter work. Local 94’s Rich Mur-phy, Art Smith, Glenn Black and Eric Car-roll are the other crew members.

Safety is the ongoing top priority ofthe tight-knit helicopter crews, he said. “Ifthere are safety issues and concerns, westop what we’re doing and talk it out,”Verdecchio said, citing the local’s relation-ship with the company. “They let me dowhat I need to do, and we all benefit

from the results.” Although outside line

contractors had starteddoing similar work,PSE&G discovered threeyears ago that it would bebreaking new ground as autility in transmission linemaintenance. But first theyhad to craft an appropriatehelicopter riding platformbecause the only ones inuse were heavy and unsta-ble. The old platforms were

attached to the landing gear, and theawkward design could pose danger tothe lineman upon take off or landing. Noindustry standard existed for a live work-ing platform, disappointing in a haz-ardous line of work where all employeesare drilled into respecting and complyingwith uniform standards.

With the assistance of mechanical andaerospace professors and students fromGeorge Washington University in Wash-ington, D.C., the PSE&G team went towork designing a lightweight, user-friendly working platform under anexperimental permit from the Federal Avi-ation Administration. After extensive test-ing revealed a need for a few changes,the helicopter prototype was ready for alive high-voltage line test.

For that, the development team tookthe helicopter to the only laboratory thatcan perform extensive tests on an electri-fied line with a helicopter in full opera-tion—the Electric Power ResearchInstitute’s high-voltage laboratory inLenox, Massachusetts. Simulating liveworking conditions—complete with ahelicopter with a full load of fuel, a plat-form and a full-size mannequin—thedevelopment team conducted a week-long series of tests on a 500-kilovolt line.That platform, designed to ride linemenfor inspections—passed the test. Since2002, they have developed another main-tenance platform and today they areworking on a third—a longer, wider plat-form designed solely for work near thetransmission structure.

Because no uniform set of safety stan-dards had been developed to govern pro-cedures, they developed proposedregulations so their own crews could per-form the dangerous work with the bestpractices that they could devise. The util-ity-union team also worked on trainingprocedures, which they drafted with theassistance of the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration, the Edison Electri-cal Institute, the Helicopter Association

International and the Institute of Electricaland Electronics Engineers. FAA andOSHA certifications are expected soon.

Local 94 Business Manager John “Chip”Gerrity said the union’s willingness toenhance safety by helping to introducenew work practices will improve servicereliability for PSE&G customers. “IBEWmembers volunteered to work on commit-tees formed to identify and addressexpected problems—and we haven’tstopped yet,” he said.

The three-year-old PSE&G live linehelicopter program is an outstandingexample of labor-management coopera-tion in the effective and safe pursuit ofnew work, Tomaseski said. From the earlystages of development through implemen-tation and practice, the program hasreflected the company’s commitment tosafe work practice that has governed itsculture and philosophy for years.

PSE&G President and Chief OperatingOfficer Ralph Izzo said he is proud of theutility’s efforts to support the advancementof live line maintenance. “Technology andthe ingenuity of our employees havealways played a key role in helping us getthe job done safer and better, but it’s therelationships we have developed with ourunions—a shared commitment to ouremployees, that is the real measure of suc-cess as we jointly ensure employees havea safe environment in which to work.” 1


The combination of helicopters and live high-voltage wiressounds like an instant recipe for disaster. But for these well-trained members of Cranbury, New Jersey, Local 94, professionalswho have helped institute one of the only utility company helicopter maintenance and inspection programs in the UnitedStates, it’s all in a day’s work.

NJ Members PioneerLive Helicopter Transmission Work

Riding on a specially-designedplatform, a Local 94member approach-es a transmissiontower.

Local 94’s Tom Verdecchio, senior live linecoordinator for PSE&G, installs a staticwire on a transmission tower high abovenorthern New Jersey.

PSE&G Transmission DivisionManager Kim Hanemen read-ies for takeoff.

If Decker looked too good to be true,it was. Hayden soon found that Decker’sactual cost was around $22,000. Aftersecuring a $12,000 government grant andsigning $10,000 in personal loans, hetraveled to the college’s Atlanta campusonly to find that electrical courses werenot offered at the location. He made

another trip to Jacksonville, Florida.Expecting classroom instruction, he wasshoved into online courses and told thathe would have to make a trip toLouisville for more training. “Anyonecould cheat their way through thecourses,” he says. Hayden telephonedDecker’s offices asking for someone to

help him with his class work, but his callswere not returned.

Hayden’s experiences were typical.Decker students were rushed throughcurriculums in electrical, carpentry andthe heating, ventilation and air condition-ing trade (HVAC) at branches inLouisville, Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Jack-sonville. Instead of remedial work, somewho failed tests were given correctanswers by instructors who were underpressure from school administrators tokeep loan money flowing in.

Far from any fast track to new careers,graduating students were left out in thecold, burdened by fresh debt. One of Hay-

den’s classmates, Dale Brown,who completed most of hiselectrical courses, was given alist of prospective employers byDecker administrators. Whenhe called them, they said theyweren’t hiring. “Then, when Ishowed them my college credits,they said they were worthless,”he says. Finally, Decker person-nel sent him to Home Depot.

Brian Vandenburg, a Louis-ville, Kentucky, Local 369 mem-ber, got his vantage point onDecker as a full-time electricalinstructor for four months in2004, a position he took afterdiscussions with Scotty Pulliam,Local 369’s business develop-ment representative. “They [stu-dents] were a mixed bag ofpeople with families that wereof low income, that were look-ing at it as a last chance at edu-cation to better themselves,” hetold Louisville’s LEO magazine.Vandenburg saw evidence thatmany of the students wererecruited only to increase

Decker’s federal student loan reserves. Theaptitude test, he says, “consisted of check-ing for a pulse and getting a signature.”

Taking on Decker, says Vandenburg,was about helping people. “The IBEWwas formed because one in three electri-cians was electrocuted in the late 1800’s.Over 100 years later, students were beingrushed through Decker with no regardfor their safety,” he adds.

Vandenburg was further concernedabout Decker’s relationship with Associ-ated Builders and Contractors (ABC) andthe school’s potential to flood the con-struction market with under-trained andunderpaid workers.

Later investigations of Decker’s linksto ABC go one step further, showing thenonunion contractors’ association receiv-ing a direct financial windfall fromDecker. The college’s business plan inAtlanta estimated that a local ABC tradeassociation chapter would provide train-ing to only 240 graduates a year, yetwould receive $464,400 in payments fromDecker, while spending only $164,000 toprovide the training, leaving the associa-tion with a $300,400 annual profit.

In July 2004, Decker fired Vanden-


IBEW JOURNAL SERIES:JOB TRAINING—FRESH START OR NEW SETBACK?

As the loss of industrial jobs and

the economic restructuring of the

North American economy continue,

thousands of workers share an

urgent need to learn new skills to

return to employment at jobs that

pay decent wages with family-sus-

taining benefits.

At the crossroad of their lives, they

are joined by thousands who toil at

low-paying service jobs and yearn for

their own piece of the American

Dream. Some, like IBEW members

who manufacture vacuum cleaners

and refrigerators, are victims of trade

policies that have driven much of our

nation’s manufacturing base—and

even service jobs— to China and

other countries. Others, like our

union’s members working in tele-

phone call centers, are displaced by

new waves of technology, corporate

restructurings and bankruptcies.

In a best-case scenario, some

workers will make their way through

the maze of federal and state govern-

ment-subsidized training programs,

find a quality school—or union

apprenticeship—and prosper. Some

will end up in private, for-profit pro-

grams that thrive on income from

federal student loans and from false

promises.

In part one of this two-part IBEWJournal series, we report on Decker

College, a for-profit school whose

fraudulent training was exposed by

an IBEW whistleblower.

In part two, we will report on the

current state of job training pro-

grams nationwide. We will consider

alternatives to the status quo of

diminishing state funding, lax regu-

lation of for-profit institutions and

government-sanctioned hostility

toward union apprenticeship and

training programs that has left far

too many workers behind. 1

Cory Hayden had been working as an assistant kitchen managerat Psycho Suzie’s, a popular bar and grill in Minneapolis for 11months, when he got a phone call from a Decker Collegerecruiter. Decker’s sales pitch met a receptive ear. At 25, Haydenwas ready to prepare for a higher-paying career. It seemed like areasonable deal. He would pay $10,000 for a nine-month electri-cal course and, in a flash, he would be on a path to earn between$30,000 and $60,000 per year. Decker would arrange loans fortuition and he could tap the school’s connections with upper-tieremployers when he graduated. The college, specializing in theconstruction trades, even boasted a high-profile New York CEO,William Weld, an investment banker and former governor ofMassachusetts.

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For-Profit Decker College Left Workers Jobless andBroke On Its PathtoRuin

For-Profit Decker College Left Workers Jobless andBroke On Its PathtoRuin

“I’m going full steam all the time,”says Egan, a Democrat, elected last fallto his third two-year term in the statelegislature where he serves as chairmanof the labor committee. During histenure, Egan has led successful efforts toraise the state’s minimum wage and tookon the business lobby to initiate a prece-dent-setting statute that requires projectlabor agreements (PLA) on all state pro-jects. He supports labor-friendly bills,

including one that would hold “big box”stores like Wal-Mart more responsible forproviding health care to their employees.

Egan, who also serves as vice presi-dent of the New Jersey Building Trades,is one of four union members in theassembly.

New Jersey needs more union mem-bers in public office, says Eagan, who isa prime booster of the state AFL-CIO’scandidate’s school. “Joe is one of ourpioneers,” says New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech, whoinitiated the nine-year-old program thatinstructs candidates in media relations,message crafting and other skills. Attend-ing the school is a requirement for newlabor candidates seeking AFL-CIOendorsements. Egan tries to come backevery year to address the students. InNovember, 44 out of 60 labor unionmembers who attended the school wereelected to positions in public officesranging from zoning boards to the gen-eral assembly.

Trade unionism and public serviceare entwined in Egan’s family roots. Hisgrandfather, Joseph, served as business

agent for New Brunswick’s trolleyworkers (later bus drivers) and waselected to New Brunswick’s citycouncil in 1939. Egan’s father,

Thomas, 92, is a former Local456 vice president who

served as a leader of the

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burg, charging that he both informed hisstudents that the school could notdeliver on its promises and suggestedthat they make reports to the BetterBusiness Bureau and the Kentucky attor-ney general. Stepping up their retalia-tion, Decker sued Vandenburg fordefamation and for interfering in its con-tractual relationship with the students.

Vandenburg, whose lawyer is hopefulthat Decker’s suit against him will bedropped, says that his efforts were worththe stress and uncertainty. “If we hadn’tblown the whistle on Decker,” he says,“there’s no telling how far the college’sscams would have gone.”

The U.S. Department of Educationconcluded that Decker failed to complywith agency regulations or to exercise itsfiduciary duty and on September 30denied Decker’s application to continuereceiving federal student loans andgrants. In October, as Decker’s chieffinancial officer confirmed that U.S.Department of Education fundsaccounted for 85 percent of the institu-tion’s cash flow, Decker requested Chap-ter 7 bankruptcy protection and shutdown operations.

Hayden, Brown and hundreds ofDecker students are still on the hook forthousands of dollars in loans. In Novem-ber, Brown founded a Web site, DeckerOut Loud (http://deckeroutloud.blogspot.com) to help former class-mates document charges for a class actionsuit.

Two legal actions have been alreadybeen filed in Louisville by former stu-dents and one in Dekalb County, Geor-gia, alleging failure to provide adequatetraining or job placement services. For-mer Decker employees have also goneto court to recover lost wages. Louisvilleattorney Bill Seiller—who representseight former students—claims that, whileDecker’s bankruptcy filing has thrown aroadblock in the way of plaintiffs, he is“investigating whether or not we canfind grounds to pierce the corporate veiland get to the money people behind thecollege.”

Regulators are encircling Decker. TheCouncil on Occupational Education hasfound that Decker offered its associatedegrees in carpentry, electrician, andHVAC using a distance education modelfor which it was not accredited. TheKentucky attorney general is investigat-ing whether Decker engaged in false,misleading or deceptive practices.

On October 17, 2005, approximately40 federal agents from the FBI andInspector General’s Office of the U.S.Department of Education executed asearch warrant at two Decker collegelocations. The warrant was granted onprobable cause to search for evidence offalse statements to the federal govern-ment, wire fraud, and student financialaid fraud.

Decker is out of business. But scamslike these—experts say there are many—continue to flourish. “These fraudulentprograms are the tragic byproducts of anationwide effort by many employers toavoid the cost of employee training bymaking workers foot the bills,” saysPresident Edwin D. Hill.

Disreputable actors undermineresponsible and effective programs likethe joint apprenticeship training programsof the IBEW and the National ElectricalContractors Association (NECA). Booksand tuition for Local 369’s JATC program,for example, average about $500 per yearand apprentices are paid decent wageswith benefits throughout five years ofcomprehensive training.

Weld’s $700,000 per year tenure ashead of Decker began in January 2005when he replaced Gerald M. Woodcox,who, along with his brother, Jeffrey, wasa prime investor in the college. Bothwere officers of Franklin Career Ser-vices—which is also currently shutdown. Weld’s investment banking firm,Leeds Weld and Company, owned aminority interest in both Decker andFranklin Career Services. Weld hasannounced his intention to enter theRepublican primary race for governor ofNew York.

Franklin, the operator of 33 truck dri-ving schools, including well-known TopGun, was charged in U.S. District Courtfor the Western District of Kentucky in2004 with racketeering for operating a

loan mill. Franklin steered financiallyhard-pressed students into loans with theStudent Finance Corporation (SFC). Thefederal finance corporation then pur-chased credit risk insurance from RoyalIndemnity.

Royal Indemnity is seeking a total of$117 million in damages from severaldriving schools for admitting studentswho were known to be unqualified.

Franklin’s problems continue to esca-late. A flight training school owned bythe firm has been shut down. Threeplanes listed among the school’s assetshave mysteriously disappeared.

Allen Smith, senior strategicresearcher for the Building and Con-struction Trades Department, sent staff toDecker’s locations that dug out theschool’s relationship to ABC. Decker was“an extraordinary effort by the nonunionsector to set up a national network offor-profit schools,” he says.

The BCTD is asking the Internal Rev-enue Service and the FBI to investigatewhether ABC chapters and educationalgroups, as nonprofits, violated federallaw through their relationships with thefor-profit college.

The Building Trades report, “DeckerCollege and the Associated Builders andContractors: A Failed Construction Train-ing Alliance,” establishes several keylinks.

One of the college’s senior execu-tives, Dan Bennet, served from 1983 to1996 as ABC’s executive vice-president.From 1996 to 2002, Bennet was presi-dent of the ABC non-profit educationalaffiliate, the National Center for Con-struction Education and Research.(NCCER).

Decker College made payments toABC’s Indiana Apprenticeship Trust. Theschool’s Atlanta campus was a joint ven-ture with the NCCER. The Jacksonvillecampus offered joint courses with ABC.

Mary Jo Morton, listed as Decker’sDirector of Education in Louisville,served concurrently as Education Direc-tor for the Kentuckiana ConstructionEducation Trust Fund, the educationalaffiliate of the Kentuckiana ABC chapter.

Decker’s leaders remain defiant, assert-ing that the school helped “lower income


Joe Egan, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Local 456, is IBEW’siron man in public office. Walking a mile in Joe’s shoes, as hesimultaneously serves as his local’s business manager, city councilman for New Brunswick and assemblyman in New Jer-sey’s legislature would wear out most 20-somethings. But Egan,67, an IBEW member for 48 years, was multi-tasking decadesbefore they were born.

Decker College(Continued from page 15) “Full Steam All the Time”

For New Jersey Assemblyman

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local’s retiree club until he was 90.“I always felt that politics is like the

lottery. You have to play to win,” saysEgan, who had barely completed hisinside wireman apprenticeship when hewas first elected to the Local 456 execu-tive board at age 23. After serving as thepresident and assistant business managerof the 900-member local, he was electedbusiness manager in 1986. Egan servesas co-chairman of the local’s health andwelfare, annuity and supplemental wel-fare funds. Egan’s IBEW service includesrepresentation on the National ElectricalCode committee and a five-year term onthe Council on Industrial Relations.

In 1982, Egan’s childhood friend, JohnLynch, ran for mayor of New Brunswick.Egan agreed to run on his ticket for thecity council. One of the state’s oldestcities, New Brunswick, population50,000—located 30 miles south of NewYork City—was in a state of decline.

As home to the corporate headquar-ters of pharmaceutical heavyweightJohnson & Johnson, Rutgers University,and the Middlesex County seat, NewBrunswick’s daytime population swellsto 150,000. When Johnson & Johnsonthreatened to move in 1983, Eganworked overtime with Lynch to convincethem to stay. “I was proud to be a partof keeping the firm here,” says Egan,who marvels at today’s New Brunswick.The city’s tax base has been revitalizedas lavish restaurants, a major theatre, twoplayhouses and other brick and mortarprojects have sprung up.

“We have a typical town-and-gownsituation,” says Egan, referring to thediverse, sometimes conflicting needs oflong-time town residents and short-termRutgers students. When a former univer-sity student ran against him for citycouncilman in the 1986 Democratic pri-mary, Egan debated his opponent in Rut-ger’s student center. “That played wellwith the students,” he says.

Egan won his most recent election forcity council by a 6-to-1 margin. He and his

wife, Yolanda, married 46 years, still livein the city, where they raised four chil-dren. A former vice president of the parishcouncil of St. Peter’s Catholic Church,where he attended grammar and highschool, Egan organizedvolunteer labor fromLocal 456 to wire a com-munity soup kitchen.

After 23 years of bal-ancing city councilduties, family responsi-bilities and his businessagent job, Egan decidedthat it was time to con-sider a run for a seat inthe general assembly.He didn’t make thedecision on his own.

“I told the membersof my local union howbeing involved in theassembly would affectmy business managerduties,” says Egan. Themembership supportedEgan’s campaign toincrease labor’s influencein Trenton, convincedthat he would continuehis high level of membership service.After raising funds at beer-and- hot-dogfundraisers at local union halls and clubs,airing TV ads and sending out three directmailings, Egan won his general assemblyelection by a 2-to-1 margin.

“I don’t have a lot of time to go to themovies,” says Egan, who travels to Tren-ton one or two days a week during thesix-month legislative term, handles citycouncil business two nights a week andattends local union meetings. Joe Jen-nings, Local 456 business representative,says: “A lot of the work that Joe does inthe local and in public office tiestogether. He brings his union values tohis other elected positions and he dele-gates his authority to keep getting thingsdone in the local.”

Egan’s 17th legislative district com-prises 230,000 members in the towns ofHighland Park, Milltown, New Brunswick,North Brunswick and Piscataway in Mid-dlesex County and Franklin Township inSomerset County.

Concern over traffic congestion and

poor air quality in his district motivatedEgan to become a charter member ofKeep Middlesex County Moving (KMM), agroup working to reduce traffic conges-tion and improve air quality. While he ad-

dresses problems closestto home, Egan keepslooking for opportunitiesfor statewide reform.

The New JerseyGeneral Assembly, oncecontrolled by Republi-cans, is now dominatedby Democrats. Egandoesn’t always expect aslam-dunk when itcomes to labor issues,however. He recalls hisstewardship of the PLAbill on state-funded con-struction; Egan went tothe Democratic caucusand secured 38 votesfor the bill, but needed40. Instead of postpon-ing the vote, he wentover to the Republicanside to recruit enoughvotes to win. A fewmore union members in

the assembly, says Egan, would help inconvincing delegates, Democratic orRepublican, who both come primarilyfrom legal or business backgrounds, tosupport worker-centered legislation.

The current legislative roster carries48 Democrats and 32 Republicans. Iforganized labor had eight votes, reasonsEgan, anti-labor legislation could bestopped in its tracks and more progres-sive bills passed.

Egan says that the extra cushion ofsupport will be necessary as businessmounts opposition to bills that passthrough his committee. The New JerseyChamber of Commerce is actively work-ing to set aside the PLA measure. Wal-Mart is flooding state legislatures acrossthe country with lobbyists to stop billsthat would require the giant to spendmore money on employee health care.

Assemblyman Patrick Deignan, repre-sents the district adjacent to Egan’s andvalues their close working relationship.“Joe is not just an advocate for working


“Full Steam All the Time”(Continued from page 17)

“Joe is not justan advocate forworking families,but for families,

period.”—Assemblyman Patrick Deignan


Politically ActiveL.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i,mt,

rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, MO—The Valentine’s Day dance put on byLocal 1 apprentices will be held at theunion hall. Tickets may be purchasedin advance or at the door. All proceedsgo to the Local 1 Relief Committee.

Congratulations to Local 1 journey-man wireman Bill Waterhouse, whowon election Dec. 13 for the 24th wardalderman seat in the city of St. Louis.He is a very capable and strong voicefor labor. Thanks to Bill and to all Local1 members actively involved in politics.Labor always needs candidates to runfor public office at all levels. Electionsfor many positions are in April. Tolearn how you can help, call Local 1.

We mourn the following members’deaths: Monroe L. Smith, Roy L Fleer,Nicholas J. Lombardo, Dominic Bar-bush, Jack M. Burgoyne, Morris H.Barber, Ray R. Ward, George P. Kotoff,Robert E. Kostecki, Edward C. Wet-teroff, Michael P. Jahnsen, HubertHahs, James R. Aholt, George J. Bres-nan, Victor C. Murariu, Gilbert P.Arnin, Ruth Mell, Terrie V. Sills, JohnA. Bialik and Franklin L. Bahle.

MATTHEW GOBER, P.S.

Holiday Toy RunL.U. 6 (c,i,o,st&u), SAN FRANCISCO,

CA—In November union membersgave Gov. Terminator a resounding“NO” to his proposals attacking ourlivelihoods. Thanks to IBEW memberswho generously took to the phonesand the streets to preserve our ideals.Let’s carry this momentum into the nextgovernor’s race.

On Sat., Dec. 3, Local 6 sponsoredthe 7th annual Motorcycle Toy Run andFood Drive. Riders enjoyed a “holidaycruise” down the Pacific Coast followedby a barbecue at the union hall. TheSan Francisco Firefighters Toy Programand St. Anthony’s Emergency FoodPantry expressed gratitude to our mem-bers for their contributions.

The California State Certification

deadline is upon us. All our membersshould now be carrying their certifica-tion cards, if not registered for applica-tion. The work picture in SanFrancisco for 2006 looks favorable.Don’t let a formality such as the statecertification hamper your participation.

JEFF SWEENEY, P.S.

Friend of LaborL.U. 8 (as,em,i,mar,mt,rts,s&spa),

TOLEDO, OH—November electionsbrought a loyal friend of labor back tothe Toledo mayor’s office. CarletonFinkbeiner won an impressive victory.His energy and exuberance will beneeded to overcome the stagnationthat has burdened this area in the lastfour years. Several projects, includinga marina district along the MaumeeRiver and a new sports arena, failed toadvance much under the formermayor. We anticipate notable goalsfrom the new administration.

Local 8 held its first ever Perch Tour-nament Sept. 10. Held on Lake Erie,this inaugural event was a success andorganizers hope to build upon that suc-cess in upcoming years. Preparation forthe 2006 tournament is underway.

As we head toward spring, employ-ment opportunities should increase.The much talked about coking facilityand two nuke shutdowns are amongthe jobs on the upcoming schedule.

JIM SZCZERBIAK, P.S.DENNIS C. DUFFEY, B.M.

‘Stand Together’L.U. 15 (u), DOWNERS GROVE,

IL—Recently Local 15 received twofavorable federal court decisions. OnJune 14, 2005, the U.S. Court ofAppeals upheld an OSHA decisionthat Exelon Generation’s “out-of-ser-vice” procedure at its nuclear power

stations violates OSHA regulations.Exelon, through the Edison ElectricInstitute, continued to fight OSHA’scompliance demands since a 1997directive. The court upheld the inter-pretation that worker lockout/tagoutregulations require each worker tosign on/off on OOS tags prior toequipment being re-energized.

Second, in November a court ruling(on an appeal filed by the union)overturned an earlier NLRB ruling thatthe seven-week partial lockout in 2001of our striking members by MidwestGeneration LLC was a legal action. Inoverturning the NLRB’s ruling, thethree-judge panel ruled the companyhad engaged in an Unfair Labor Prac-tice. In October 2001, the companyallowed some workers to return towork while refusing employment toapproximately 1,100 others until a newcontract was ratified. The court sentthe case back to the NLRB to deter-mine if workers were coerced to ratifythe contract language forced on themin order to return to work. Theagency’s decision has the potential tovoid existing collective bargainingagreement language.

American workers remain underattack by the anti-worker Bush admin-istration. We must stand together!

RONALD V. WELTE, P.S.

Bus. Mgr. Scott RetiresL.U. 16 (i), EVANSVILLE, IN—We

thank retiring Bus. Mgr. Larry Scott for24 years of service to our local. He alsoserved as president, assistant businessagent and on many committees. Wewish him well on his future endeavors.

Congratulations to our 2005 appren-tice graduates. The graduation banquetwas Oct. 13. In a class of 14, John A.Guzman received special honors as #1

(as) Alarm and Signal(ars) Atomic Research

Service(bo) Bridge Operators(cs) Cable Splicers(catv) Cable Television(c) Communications(cr) Cranemen(ees) Electrical Equipment

Service(ei) Electrical Inspection(em) Electrical

Manufacturing(es) Electric Signs(et) Electronic Technicians(fm) Fixture Manufacturing(govt) Government(i) Inside(it) Instrument

Technicians(lctt) Line Clearance Tree

Trimming(mt) Maintenance(mo) Maintenance and

Operation(mow) Manufacturing Office

Workers(mar) Marine(mps) Motion Picture Studios(nst) Nuclear Service

Technician(o) Outside(p) Powerhouse(pet) Professional,

Engineers and Technicians

(ptc) Professional, Techni-cal and Clerical

(rr) Railroad(rtb) Radio-Television

Broadcasting(rtm) Radio-Television

Manufacturing(rts) Radio-Television

Service(so) Service Occupations(s) Shopmen(se) Sign Erector(spa) Sound and Public

Address(st) Sound Technicians(t) Telephone(u) Utility(uow) Utility Office Workers(ws) Warehouse and

Supply

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Local 16 ApprenticeshipGraduation Class of 2005.From left, front row, RayEstep, Kelli Schmitt, Chris Lamberson andKevin Welte; back row,Johnny Guzman, JasonGoodman, John Green,Sean Raley, Matt Kaseand James Garnett.

IBEW members gather at the Local 6 union hall for the holiday toy run andfood drive.

cess and to Bro. Rob Maulk, who suitsup each year as Santa for the kids.

At this writing we had over 100wiremen working in the steel mills.Projects at Mittal (ISG) Steel, UniversalSteel and the new mini-mill at CharterSteel should continue to provideemployment for our members throughthe winter.

The City View project in GarfieldHeights had about 50 wiremen on siteat press time and should continue togrow. The number of Local 38 mem-bers on site increases each day asretail stores and restaurants continueto rise from the ground.

The family of Bro. James Meaney,who passed away after 44 years of ser-vice, wish to thank the membershipfor their many condolences. The over-whelming response is proof of thewords Bro. Meaney often spoke: “Thisis a first-class organization filled withsome of the best people you will evermeet.”

DENNIS MEANEY, B.R.

Leadership ClassesL.U. 46 (as,c,cs,em,es,et,i,mar,mo,

mt,rtb,rts&st), SEATTLE, WA—Advanced Leadership classes Nos. 7-12have started. Letters were sent outwith the class schedules and dates soall can attend each class. Ken Haslingis taking names for those who wish toattend. Classes will provide all mem-bers with information about whatkeeps our local running. Thus far, thebusiness manager has brought onthree graduates of the leadershipclasses as intern reps, so they can helpeducate members in the field. Memberattendance for general information isencouraged; however, to be consid-ered for the internship, all 12 classesmust be attended.

Our innovative organizing strategiesare the result of dedicated organizersand member support. An organizingblitz is planned for early spring for ourresidential projects. Member involve-ment is key. Contact the OrganizingDept. for details and volunteer oppor-tunities.

KARLENA LYNN BROMILEY, P.S.

A Win for WorkersL.U. 47 (lctt,mo,o,u&uow), DIA-

MOND BAR, CA—The Nov. 8 “specialelection” results rejected Gov.Schwarzenegger’s efforts to crippleunions. All his propositions wererejected, including anti-union Prop 75.

At the 22nd Annual Lineman’sRodeo, the team of Steve Lekvold,Bryan Lee and Mike Petersen took 4thplace overall. Robert Stevens, EricLeonard and John Baca placed 2nd in

Municipalities. Dale Lorz, BruceThompson and Kevin Best captured2nd in Senior Division. In Contractorcompetition, Local 47 members placed3rd (Larry Lopez, Sonny Mendez,Travis Shepherd) and 4th (Troy Harris,Jason Ogg, Jeff Pedersen). GabrielTrevino placed 5th in Top ContractorApprentice.

Local 47 won NLRB elections atDavey Tree Surgery and A.M. Ortegain San Diego, beating back challengesfrom the Laborers, Teamsters andOperating Engineers. Locals 47/1245signed an agreement representingRepublic Electric’s streetlight and traf-fic signal maintenance workers. Con-tract negotiations continue with SCE,Colton and Bear Valley.

The local held its 2nd annualBrotherhood Motorcycle Run to sup-port AMVETS.

We mourn the passing of Bros.Michael Bozarth, Eric Laurent, HughSpear, Ross Morrison and BarneyAllen.

STAN STOSEL, P.S.

Looking UpL.U. 48 (c,em,i,rtb,rts&st), PORT-

LAND, OR—More members are return-ing to work despite the latest episodeof “Bush runs the country, into theground, third edition.” Let’s hope therewill not be a fourth edition. The Bushfamily has not been good for thecountry. The United States is healingitself without the help of the president.

2005 ended on a positive beat. TheDecember meeting was well attendedas the construction sector of Oregonand southwest Washington finallystarted to add more jobs. New cus-tomers are stepping up to use thequality and craftsmanship the IBEWdelivers. Jobs are being staffed, butnot at the high levels we saw duringthe chip-industry boom in the late90’s. Many current projects will staystaffed through the winter.

Local 48 members are volunteeringfor community service projects such asthe Grotto lighting and Habitat forHumanity projects.

DAVE JACOBSEN, P.S.

Leo Savage HonoredL.U. 51 (catv,lctt,o,rtb,t&u), SPRING-

FIELD, IL—Bro. Leo Savage was recog-nized at the October Construction Unitmeeting for his dedication as Local 51’sapprentice lineman instructor. Bro. Sav-age retired after 25 years of servicewith the ALBAT program.

Local 51 negotiated agreements withWICS-TV, L.E. Myers Shop Mechanics,the University of Illinois, American LineBuilders 6-51-B (Teledata), CustomUnderground (Teledata) and AmergenClinton Power Station. Negotiationscontinue for American Line Builders 6-51-A (Power) and 6-51-C (LCTT) agree-ments as well as the City of Peoria andMcDonough Power Cooperative.

We have full employment on out-side power work and line clearancetree trimming, while outside teledataremains slow. Local 51 membersemployed by the I.O.U.’s are dealingwith the same problems we seenationwide, reduced work forces, “domore with less” demands, etc., as com-panies focus on the bottom line.

2005 ALBAT graduates: Rod Adams,Cale Cecil, Kurt Peterson, Kevin Ray,Mike Rook and Dusting Wiggins.

DAN PRIDEMORE, B.R./P.S.

PLA WorkingL.U. 56 (ees,em&i), ERIE, PA—The

Erie Convention Center project wasawarded. This multimillion dollar pro-ject includes a main convention build-ing, Sheraton Hotel and adjoining parkramp. The project isn’t expected tostaff-up until spring. A project laboragreement secured the work for localunions. Church & Murdock ElectricInc. is the electrical contractor. Situ-ated on the Erie Bay, the ConventionCenter will be a state-of-the-art showplace.

Other big projects include the MTRgaming-race track/casino; United Refin-ery Co-Gen, Coker project; and devel-opment of the old International Paperproperty with a bio-fuel, ethanol plant.All are multimillion dollar projects.

Every year at this time we speculateabout projects expected to show signsof movement. With the arrival of 2006,the Convention Center has severalcontractors on site, and they are mov-ing thousands of yards of dirt at therace track. Maybe this is the year!

RICK WOLF, P.S.

1st Place TeamL.U. 57 (lctt,mo,o,t&u), SALT LAKE

CITY, UT—For the second year in arow IBEW 57 Construction Unit mem-bers won first place of all Constructionteams competing at the InternationalLineman’s Rodeo in Kansas City, MO,on Sept. 17, 2005. Bros. Hoby Gilgen,Lance Petersen and Brian Beachler

made up the winning team. MountainStates apprentice lineman ToddJamieson took first place overall in theConstruction Apprentice Linemancompetition, while Local 57 memberShawn Forsmann came in second.

These men are an asset to the localand to the trade.

DEANNA GILL, P.S.

October PicnicL.U. 60 (i), SAN ANTONIO, TX—

The work situation has been prettysteady. The month of Decemberfinally allowed us to put a few travel-ing members to work. Most of ourcalls have been for the Toyota truckplant. We should be able to put outmore calls after the first of this year.

Our annual picnic in October wasgreat. Thank-you to all volunteers.We served over a thousand plates andgreat weather brought out a record

number of members and their fami-lies.

PAUL HERNANDEZ, A.B.M.

Flag Flies in IraqL.U. 68 (i), DENVER, CO—Local 68

member Sgt. Rafael Andrade of the133rd Engineering Company waswhisked away from his family, his jobat Dynalectric and Local 68 in Sept.2004 when he was called to activeduty to serve his country in Iraq.

In the accompanying photo Bro.Andrade is shown manning a M2-50machine gun. I spoke with him over-seas and he said the flies were terrible,so we bought a case of bug juice tosend him. We also sent him one of ourIBEW Local 68 flags for good luck.Bro. Rafael and his buddies proudlydisplayed the flag on their gun truckduring maneuvers. Many thanks toBro. Rafael and all IBEW brothers andsisters in the U.S. military.

VDV negotiations are under wayand a fine team has been assembled

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apprentice, and Christopher Lambersonwas a close second in ranking.

The Executive Board put on a greatpicnic Sept. 4 at the 4-H Center. Atten-dance was up this year and everyonehad a wonderful time.

Work seems to be holding its own.Some scrubber work is ongoing in thejurisdiction.

Keep your union strong! Be knowl-edgeable, attend union meetings,update your skills with journeymanclasses and support COPE—it’s yourfuture.

DON BEAVIN, P.S.

Kerszykowksi RetiresL.U. 17 (catv,em,lctt,o&u), DETROIT,

MI—Local 17 announces the retirementof Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Charles Ker-szykowski, a 40-year IBEW member.Charlie was business manager for eightyears. Our members thank Charlie forhis loyalty and dedication and we wishhim all the best.

Local 17 members ratified a three-year agreement with the utility com-pany that serves our jurisdiction. Wealso ratified a four-year contract withThumb Co-op and have a tentativeagreement with the contract distribu-tion employers.

Thank-you to all members whohelped with massive restoration effortsin the hurricane ravaged states. Yourhard work and attention to safetymake us proud to be IBEW members.

With sadness we report the loss ofBros. Gordon C. Long, Richard C. Pol-ley and Richard Schroerlucke.

MICHAEL KOZLOWSKI, P.S.

A Stronger FutureL.U. 21 (catv,govt&t), DOWNERS

GROVE, IL—IBEW Int. Pres. Edwin D.Hill, Telecommunications Dir. MarthaPultar and Sixth District Int. Vice Pres.Joseph F. Lohman attended an Octo-ber Stewards Seminar hosted by Bus.Mgr./Pres. Ronald Kastner for all Local21 stewards. Stewards were trained oninternal organizing and improvingcommunication skills.

Hundreds of members and staff cel-ebrated International Human RightsDay at Haymarket Square in Chicago,proclaiming the right to a union voiceat work.

Months of top level discussionsbetween Local 21 and SBC concludedwith a major victory. The historic agree-ment commits SBC to building “ProjectLightspeed” in Illinois. The build anddeployment of this plan will bring next-

generation television, data and voiceservices to customers over a Fiber tothe Node (FTTN) architecture, anadvanced, IP-based network. Thenegotiated agreement saves hundredsof jobs that were slated for layoffs, pro-vides expanded job security guaranteeswherever Lightspeed is deployed, andincludes the rehiring of over 250 mem-bers laid off in recent years. Local 21will become a larger, stronger union asa result of these negotiations.

THOMAS HOPPER, P.S.

Union SolidarityL.U. 22 (i,rts&spa), OMAHA, NE—

Union solidarity is not a thing of thepast. In Council Bluffs, IA, the Horse-shoe Casino project is one of only ahandful of jobs in our jurisdiction touse 100 percent union labor for allcrafts. Mutual respect and cooperationamong all the trades successfully ledto the highest quality of craftsmanshipin an efficient time frame. Both thegeneral contractor and the owners arevery pleased.

A 100 percent union project isimpressive and beneficial to all. Moreimpressive is the solidarity within theIBEW. When the local utility companyarrived on site to supply power to thebuilding’s transformers, every Local 22apprentice there had the opportunityto see first-hand how power is sup-plied and distributed by transformers.What started as a Q&A session withthe local utility linemen became avaluable lesson in the importance ofelectrical safety. Local 22 apprenticesthank the linemen of Local 499 for thehands-on lesson in transformer safety.Such union solidarity is our strength.

JOEL ANDERSON, P.S.

Century of ServiceL.U. 23 (u), ST. PAUL, MN—The

Local 23 members of the High BridgeGenerating Plant would like to thankBros. Ken Albold, Tim Gieske and DonRask for over a century of combinedexperience and service. Best wishes tothem as they enjoy retirement.

JOSEPH V. PLUMBO, B.M./F.S.

New HeadquartersL.U. 26 (ees,em,es,govt,i&mt),

WASHINGTON, DC—Local 26 wel-comes a new agent, Bro. BernardDurkin, to our staff. Our local is grow-ing substantially and requires moremanpower to properly service ourmembers.

The Local 26 Scholarship Committeeis accepting applications for the annualscholarship, open to children of Local26 members. Deadline for applicationsis March 31. Details and applicationsmay be obtained at the union hall orby phone (202) 829-2900.

Interior demolition of our new Local26 headquarters building in Lanham,MD, is complete. Freestate Electric isthe contractor for the second floorremodeling, and work has begun onour office space. Permits for the firstfloor JATC area were submitted andwork should begin in that space soon.

Local 26 members contributed over $33,000 for the IBEW HurricaneRelief Fund, making a total of

$47,589.57 for Local 26’s contributions.Current Inside and Residential

Wireman agreements expire May 31,2006. Negotiations will begin in thespring. Members may send any writtensuggestions to me at the hall beforeFeb. 1, 2006.

We mourn the deaths of Bros.Edward Chapman, Damien Tanner,Michael Lanham, Jose Martinez Jr.,Fred Goodwin and Richard Karis.

CHARLES E. GRAHAM, B.M.

Officer TrainingL.U. 32 (i&u), LIMA, OH—On Oct.

31, 2005, an Officer Training class washeld in Columbus, OH, for newlyelected officers. Officers from Local 32and from surrounding IBEW localsattended. Attending from Local 32were: Bus. Mgr. Jerry Dickrede, Pres.Larry Cox, Vice Pres. Mark Williams,Rec. Sec. Todd Hoersten, Treas. TomLandwehr; and Exec. Brd. membersLarry Kroeger, Greg Taylor, Ken Wead-ock and Adam Williams.

A union Christmas party dinner-dance was held Dec. 16 at the Spring-brook Gardens.

We remember all those serving inthe military, especially those from ourown local.

LARRY KROEGER, P.S.

2005 Graduation DinnerL.U. 35 (i), HARTFORD, CT—Con-

gratulations to our apprenticeship classof 2005. An apprentice graduation din-ner was held to honor the 2005 gradu-ates (see photo).

I would also like to recognize theLocal 35 apprenticeship class of 2004:Andre Batista, Earl Calloway III, DavidFontenelle, William Grant, BarryGreene, Antonio Guida, Keith Lacy,Eric Neuman and Tracy Wilson.

Our NJATC program produces ahighly trained work force year afteryear. The academic program we havedeveloped, and our devoted appren-

ticeship directors and instructors,make the IBEW apprenticeship pro-gram second to none.

JOHN SARDO, B.M.

116 Years of ServiceL.U. 37 (em,o&u), FREDERICTON,

NB, CANADA—Four recent retireesrepresent over 116 years of dedicatedservice (see photo).

For 24 years Sister Donna Johnstonkept the Local 37 office’s daily busi-

ness running smoothly. Bro. RegLeblanc, who worked 37 years, was atechnical operator - hydro, in thenorthern region. Bro. Allen Seeley,another seasoned veteran and 31-yearmember, was a 1st class lineman inthe southern region. And Bro. GordonSimpson, a 24-year member, hasclimbed every pole in the Miramichimany times. The brothers also servedon Local 37’s Executive Board—Al, astreasurer; Reg, a sitting board member;and Gord, as vice president of ourlocal. Happy Retirement to all.

DOUG WALLACE, P.S.

‘First-Class Organization’L.U. 38 (i), CLEVELAND, OH—

Thanks to all volunteers who helpedmake Local 38’s Christmas party a suc-

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Local 32 officers attendOfficer Training class.From left, back row, TomLandwehr, AdamWilliams, Jerry Dickrede,Todd Hoersten; middlerow, Greg Taylor, MarkWilliams; and front, LarryKroeger. Not pictured,Larry Cox.

Local 21 Bus. Mgr./Pres. RonaldKastner (left) greets Int. Pres.Edwin D. Hill at seminar.

Local 37 recently retired members, (L-R): Donna Johnston, RegLeblanc, Allen Seeley and GordonSimpson.

Local 35 class of 2005 apprenticeship graduation dinner. From left, frontrow, apprentice graduates Allen Bacchiochi, Glen Lawrence, Samuel Roseand Karen Roy. Back row, Bus. Mgr. John Sardo; apprentice graduatesPhilip Wasiulewski, Jaime VanHennik, Nate Scalise, Russell Stimson,David Bahlinger, Raymond Lopez, Joshua Solomonson, Miguel Rivera III,Derek Nadeau and Sean Nolan; and Instructors Luis Calderon and DennisMachol. Not pictured: 2005 graduates Robert Doolittle, Matthew Chapman,Stephen Butler, James Frye and Nathan Kay.

At the Local 38 Christmas party,Santa (Bro. Rob Maulk) greets Bro.Rob Shingary and his children.

Local 47 members Roy Morgan(left) and Clark Williams receivedthe IBEW Lifesaving Award for res-cuing a downed helicopter thatwas dropping off materials for apower line being built in the SanBernardino Mountains.

Local 57 journeyman linemen Lance Petersen(left), Hoby Gilgen andBrian Beachler hold the2005 InternationalLineman’s RodeoChampionship trophy.

Local 56 Teledataclass of 2005,from left: JaySinnotte, JohnScott, Doug Root,Jim Bebko, MattPrice, SpencerWurst, Dan Timkoand Cliff Smith (seated).

Bros. Charles Belohlavek andAlbert Leon Smith tend the fire thenight before Local 60’s picnic.

amendment requiring members to par-ticipate in union actions. This amend-ment has made it possible for the localto mobilize a large number of mem-bers for political and organizingactions. During the recent Californiaelections, 276 members participated inwalks, phone banks and rallies.

On the organizing front, 30 mem-bers participated in an informationalleafleting campaign against non-unionHelix Electric at Fresno State Univer-sity. We welcome Pepsters Electricaland Tim Trull Electric. Trull brought in25 residential wiremen.

Dec. 1 wage increase—15 centspension, 20 cents health and welfare,and 40 cents on the check.

M.A. CAGLIA, P.S.

Family OutingsL.U. 103 (cs&i), BOSTON, MA—The

22nd annual retirement dinner wasSept. 24 at the union hall with 600attending.

Local 103 is taking the next step toutilize communication technologiesand cut costs. Members are requestedto provide the office with their e-mailaddresses so as to receive regularcommunications from the local.

Fall events included the Labor DayFamily Outing, the Lowell Spinner’sDay, and the Pawtucket Red Sox Fam-ily Day. Over 1,000 attended theLabor Day event festivities. A barbecuewas held after both ball games.

Local 103 is looking for memberswho wish to be delegates for the Mass-achusetts Democratic Party State Con-vention. The governor’s race is comingup and labor’s voice is important.

In September Examining Boardmember Kevin Cavanagh, father offour, died suddenly. Local 103 raisedfunds to assist the Cavanagh family intheir time of loss.

On Nov. 25, a 100 year-anniversarycelebration was held to honor a Local103 family legacy. Retired Bro. Robert“Bob” Kent Leahy, his sons and grand-sons are all Local 103 members. Bob’slate-father, Edward A. Leahy, joinedLocal 103 in 1905, thus 100 years ofservice from the Leahy family.

BILL MOLINEAUX, P.S.

Types of ‘Soldiers’L.U. 108 (ees,em,es,lctt,mar,mt,rtb,

rts,s,spa,t&u), TAMPA, FL—One typeof “soldier” is dedicated to defeatingillness through service in the medicalprofession. Local 108 Bro. GeraldWhite, a TECO employee and vicechairman of the Hillsborough CountyHospital Authority Board of Trustees,along with TECO Energy Pres. JohnRamil, had an opportunity to observe

medical “soldiers” in action.Tampa General Hospital’s “White

Coat Mini-Internship” program pairscommunity and business leaders withphysicians for a day of exposure tonon-scripted hospital work. Bro. Whiteand Ramil accompanied a doctor tomedical conferences, patients’ bed-sides and even to view operations.

Bro. White also is acquainted withthe type of soldier who volunteers formilitary service. His 19-year-olddaughter, Geryah, is training at theU.S. Military Academy at West Point.We salute Geryah White and wish hera safe and rewarding experience.

DOUG BOWDEN, P.S.

Habitat VolunteersL.U. 110 (em,i,rts,spa&u), ST. PAUL,

MN—Another fine example of stew-ardship by our union and NECA mem-bers working together. In the fall Local110 members wired a house for Habi-tat for Humanity (see photo).

Thanks to all who participated. RonSlinger devoted many hours to gettingeverything ready for our group towork on this project! Local 110 orga-nizer Jeff Anderson ensured our effortswere covered in the local media.

Mid-term elections are gearing up.Please get active and help elect candi-dates who will work for working peo-ple, not just another politician whothinks we need more tax breaks forthe wealthy!

STEVE WHITE, P.S.

LMCC InitiativesL.U. 124 (ees,em,i,mar,rts,se&spa),

KANSAS CITY, MO—The Labor Man-agement Cooperative Committee(LMCC) announced new endeavors toget the message out about our qualifiedunion work force and professional con-tractors to those who access our ser-vices. A professional marketingconsultant was hired to aid in highlight-ing our collective skills and advantagesto the construction industry.

The LMCC has met with variouscustomers, general contractors, archi-tects, engineers, developers, property

management firms, city officials andothers to promote the IBEW andNECA collectively. The goal is to bringnew work opportunities for IBEWmembers and contractors.

Currently, work is still slow, but wehave hopes of upcoming work indowntown Kansas City, MO.

We mourn the death of Bros. Wal-lace Blystone, Jack G. Botteron, PaulE. Brunner, Andrew J. Elwell, GeorgeHorton, Early L. Kenney Jr., Lloyd W.Morton, Gail Stanfield and Eugene M.Stevenson.

Congratulations to Leonard E. Joneson his retirement.

JIM BEEM, B.M.

A Rodeo ChampL.U. 125 (lctt,o&u), PORTLAND,

OR—Bro. John Yates, 5th step linemanapprentice, represented TillamookPUD at the International Lineman’sRodeo Sept. 17, 2005, in BonnerSprings, KS. Bro. Yates took “first-over-all apprentice” in the Municipal UtilityDivision and won several otherawards. Bro. Yates credits the JATCand his co-workers for his showing.“My co-workers and my instructorsplayed a major role in my success. I’vereceived great instruction, and I workwith the best in the industry,” he said.

STEVE ROSE, ORG.

Gratitude for SupportL.U. 130 (i&o), NEW ORLEANS,

LA—Local 130 thanks brothers andsisters across the United States andCanada for generous contributions tothe IBEW Hurricane Relief Fund. Yourcontributions helped members acrossthe Gulf Coast region who had noth-ing left after the devastating storms.You helped us begin to rebuild ourlives and gave us hope.

We sincerely thank Int. Pres. EdwinD. Hill, Int. Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters,and the IEC for their leadership andthe generous contribution of $2 mil-lion to start the Relief Fund. Int. Rep.Kirk Groenendaal of the I.O. and hisstaff, who administered the fund fromLocal 995 offices in Baton Rouge,worked diligently to assist those inneed.

Local 995’s Bus. Mgr. Mike Clary,staff, officers and members openedtheir hearts and their offices to Local130 the day after Hurricane Katrina.Their generous assistance allowed us tokeep Local 130 operating during devas-tating conditions. Their great gifts ofsupport will never be forgotten.

To all our members still displacedfrom their homes (nearly two of everythree members), Local 130 officers andstaff offer continued assistance as yourebuild your lives. Together, with thehelp and support of IBEW membersacross the U.S. and Canada, we willmore than survive, we will thrive.

ROBERT “TIGER” HAMMOND,BUS. MGR.

Union VolunteersL.U. 145 (em,i,o,rts,spa&u), ROCK

ISLAND, IL—Local 145 members vol-unteered their time for the 2005 “Festi-val of Trees” holiday light display (seephoto). This is just one of many com-munity service projects our membersvolunteer for each year.

Work remains slow in our area with100-plus members on Book I. How-ever, the spring looks positive withsome area riverboat casino and relatedwork coming up. Also, work on a newcoal generating plant at the ADM Plantin Clinton, IA, is on the horizon. Wecurrently have 115 apprentice wire-men and approximately 450 journey-man wiremen working in our area.

Local 145 extends sympathy to thefamilies of members who recentlypassed away.

ALAN ANDERSON, P.S.


to represent Local 68: Bus. Mgr. Den-nis Whalen, VDV Rep. Joel Holden,and Bros. Mike Switzer, Tyson Vanceand Leroy Alarid. If you have ques-tions on progress, attend your monthlymeeting.

LARRY O’NEILL, PRES.

Georgetown ProjectL.U. 70 (lctt&o), WASHINGTON,

DC—The Georgetown Project, whichincluded reconstruction of George-town’s electrical network system, hasbeen completed. This job began in2001 with workers from W.A. Chester,for Potomac Electric Power Company(PEPCO), replacing and upgrading allthe network mains in the Georgetownarea of Washington. Most of this workwas performed at night over the pastfour years. Local 70 is proud of themembers who worked so hard on thismajor project.

Local 70 retirees have contributedgreatly to the past success of this local.We encourage everyone to keep intouch with our retired members.Retirees enjoy hearing of our progressand sharing stories of their pastendeavors.

JEFFREY GRIMSLEY, PRES.

Strong Work PictureL.U. 71 (lctt,o&rtb), COLUMBUS,

OH—Our outside construction workhas been very good and at this writingwe could use over 100 linemen just inthe Cleveland area alone. Most of ourprojects are working overtime, payingper diem, and some projects are beingcompensated above the current wagescale. Our outside work looks verypromising for several years ahead. Wethank all the traveling members assist-ing us on various projects.

We welcome over 60 newly orga-nized members who once workedfor Pike, Vaughn or the Davis ElliottCompany. We’re proud to have thempart of our IBEW family. They bringgood job skills, a good work ethic

and a positive work attitude.A positive attitude and good work

ethics will provide us with a winningfuture. Ensuring customer satisfactionwill enable us to win job after job.Attend your union meetings, make usstrong!

WALLY SICKLES, B.M.

NegotiationsL.U. 80 (i&o), NORFOLK, VA—At

this writing Local 80 is in negotia-tions for a wage and fringes increase.Our outlook on work appears goodwith several large projects carrying usinto spring. The local union thanksTerry McPhillips and MaureenMcPhillips for their help with thechildren’s Christmas party which wasa big success.

DAVID SCHAEFFER, A.B.M./P.S.

Graduates HonoredL.U. 81 (i), SCRANTON, PA—A din-

ner honoring 22 apprentices whocompleted the Inside Apprenticeshipcurriculum was held Oct. 21, 2005.

Raymond Nick received the “Gre-gory P. Laske Outstanding ApprenticeAward,” presented by the JATC. Thisaward is based upon grades, job perfor-mance, school attendance and attitudeover the five years of apprenticeship.

Jason Gnall received the “Frank T.O’Neill, Jr. Award for community ser-vice and union commitment. Theaward is decided by secret ballot of thefifth year class and their instructors.

Four apprentices had a five-yearperfect attendance record: RaymondNick, Jason Gnall, Robert Shotwell andJesse Mason. Apprentices with perfectattendance for the school year werereimbursed for their book fees.

TIMOTHY KRUPSKI, P.S.

Union Hall PurchasedL.U. 83 (u), BINGHAMTON, NY—

Local 83’s purchase of a building for aunion hall has local union members

excited about a place to call theirown. Bus. Mgr./Pres. Danny E. Addyheaded the Building Committee’ssearch for Local 83’s first office ownedby the local.

Congratulations to recently electedL.U. 83 officers: Bus. Mgr./Pres. DannyE. Addy, Vice Pres. Gary L. Bonker,Rec. Sec. Linda L. Lord and Treas.Daniel J. Baschmann

DON S. TUTTEL, P.S.

Community Service AwardL.U. 86 (ees,em,es,i,rts&spa),

ROCHESTER, NY—The inauguralLabor Community Partnership Awardwas presented to Local 86 and theCommunity Place of Greater Rochesterfor their work in developing voca-tional training for at-risk youth andyoung people and their families. This

is a great honor sponsored by theUnited Way of Greater Rochester andthe Rochester AFL-CIO CommunityService Committee.

This year we plan to get muchmore involved in city, town andcounty politics. This is essential for ourfuture success. We will try to get moremembers appointed to board positionsand elected to public office. As this isan election year, we hope these effortswill translate into a better year for ourwork picture.

MIKE FARRELL, P.S.

Successor AgreementL.U. 90 (i), NEW HAVEN, CT—As of

this writing there has, unfortunately,been little progress securing a succes-sor agreement to the Local 90 Insideagreement. Bus. Mgr. Kenneth Kingoffered and signed all contractorsperforming work in the Local 90 juris-diction to an interim agreement,which allows employees to continueto work for a modest increase whileLocal 90 and the association work toreach a successor agreement. At press

time, the next attempt was scheduledfor Nov. 29, 2005. Work in our juris-diction is very slow. A few projectskeep some of us busy. We look for-ward to the start of the Cancer Centerat Yale.

Welcome home to Bro. BrendanToth, who returned from a tour ofduty in Iraq.

Nearly 300 attended our greatannual union outing in August.

Continuing education for journey-men helps them stay at the forefrontof the electrical field. Many are takingOSHA 30.

We thank Local 90 journeymen andapprentices who made the Fantasy ofLights charity event possible. Thanksto all who assist with our popular chil-dren’s Christmas party.

SHANNON COZZA, P.S.

Looking ForwardL.U. 99 (govt&i), PROVIDENCE,

RI—Again Local 99 looks to the future,this time with solar power. On a pro-ject spearheaded by Bus. Mgr. AllenDurand, along with Kirk Rerick andAss’t. Training Dir. John Dibiase, manyvolunteers are working on our solarvoltaic power grid to help offset thecost for power at our union hall.

Pres. John Shalvey recently swore infour new members to the ExaminingBoard. Bros. Brian Murphy (recordingsecretary), Kevin Curran, Derek Ferbertand Mike Rodrigues will join Chmn.Lou DiNobile to complete the board.

We thank Bro. Jim Brown and hiselves for once again arranging a spec-tacular Christmas party for our mem-bers’ children and grandchildren.

STEPHEN CALLAGHAN, P.S.

Member MobilizationL.U. 100 (c,em,i,o,rts&st), FRESNO,

CA—IBEW Local 100 joined strongand united labor coalitions to defeatGov. Schwarzenegger’s anti-union spe-cial election propositions.

We recently ratified a by-laws


Some of the Local 70 members who worked on the Georgetown Project,from left: Mike Fowler, Leroy Plater Jr., Scott Walker, Jerry Schrader, NelsonPatterson, Larry Emralino, Tyrone Brooks, Barry Briggs Sr., Larry Wright,Joseph McGregor, Roger Boykin Jr., Roland Carter and Randy Scheidt.

Local 81’s 2005 apprentice graduation banquet was held October 21.

Local83’s newunionhall.

Local 86 Bus. Mgr. DanConte accepts LaborCommunity PartnershipAward. Looking on areUnited Way representa-tives Rose McKinneyand Gary Cranker, andCommunity Place ofGreater Rochester CEORod Jones.

Solar voltaic installation at theLocal 99 union hall in Cranston, RI.

Local 68 member Sgt. RafaelAndrade, manning machine gun,proudly displays IBEW Local 68flag.

Local 108 Bro. Gerald White’sdaughter Geryah, a cadet at the U.S.Military Academy at West Point.

IBEW Local 110 and NECA Habitat for Humanity volunteers. From left, RyanMeehl, Local 110 Pres. Jamie McNamara, Executive Board member JoeKelly, Jeff Harty, Bus. Mgr. Mike Redlund, Jeff Anderson, Robb Popez, JamieCraig, Justin Delesha, and Faribault Chapter Pres. Bob Delesha. Not pic-tured: Ben Stone, Jody Wilde, Ben Holz and Ron Slinger of Slinger Electric.

Local 124 retirees assembled over 100 Christmas baskets for the needy.From left: Chuck McCormick, Bob Saunders, Bill Phillips, Dale Allen, JohnValentine, Bob Bohlken, Ron Barkofske, Joe Hoge, Reggie Marselus, LyleWrightsman and John Brown.

Local 125 Bro. John Yates acceptsone of the three awards he won atthe 2005 International Lineman’sRodeo.

Local 145 volunteers, joined by ayoung helper, at the Festival ofTrees display. From left, ThadGuizar, Dan Larson, MichelleLarson, Kurt Donnelly, Barney Dau,Barry Gruhl and Bill Balluff.

members. We signed a new McLeanCounty agreement and thank our nego-tiating committee for a fine job.

On a sad note, retired Bros. LymanHill and Jack Wissmiller passed away.Our condolences to their families.

MIKE RAIKES, P.S.

Residential ApprenticeshipL.U. 234 (i,o,rtb,rts&spa), CASTRO-

VILLE, CA—Congratulations to ourrecent graduating class of insideapprentices. The new journeymen are:Chris Ayala, Vance Bonds, L. Earl Davis,Chris Foley, Andrew Gattis, John

Greene II, Anthony Kalstrom, RickKeaton, Reynold Ramirez and JonathanStanley. In recent months we haveincreased our residential market share.We are in the process of starting up aresidential apprenticeship. Recently weacquired many new residential wire-men. Welcome to our new members.

The state certification of electriciansis a hot topic in California. Many ques-tions are yet to be answered. It iseffective Jan. 1, 2006. Our membersare doing a good job of getting certi-fied. A majority have taken the testand passed. Many thanks to TrainingDir. Ed Sudyka for getting our mem-bers prepared.

ANDY HARTMANN, P.S.

Welcome HomeL.U. 236 (catv,ees,govt,i,mo,rtb&t),

ALBANY, NY—Local 236 welcomeshome Sgt. John Szemplinski from histour of duty in Iraq. Bro. Szemplinskiis an apprentice in Local 236. John isgreat family man, and loyal brother tothis local and his country. Welcomehome, John.

We at Local 236 would also like toremember Bro. Willie Short. Bro. Shortspent a year at ground zero in NewYork City and now he is on activeduty in Iraq. Our best wishes to Williefor a safe and swift return home.

MARK A. LAJEUNESSE, P.S.

Kettle Drive VolunteersL.U. 245 (govt,lctt,o,rtb&u),

TOLEDO, OH—Thirty-five years ago,on my first day on the job at theBayshore Generation Station, I metAndy Horvath and Art LaLonde. This

was the beginning of a long-lastingrelationship. Although our jobs tookus in many different directions, ourIBEW affiliation has kept us close.

In 2005 I was elected local presi-dent. One of my first projects as presi-dent was manning the Salvation ArmyKettle on the Saturday after Thanksgiv-ing (a Local 245 tradition). When I puta call out for help, the first two volun-teers were two retirees—Andy and Art.Such friendships are among the manybenefits of IBEW membership. I thankthem and all who help make the kettledrive a success.

Outside work is still good. Negotia-tions continue on the TV side. No newnews on the purchase of one of ouraffiliates by another. On the utilityside, things are holding their own.

RAY ZYCHOWICZ, PRES./P.S.

Topping OutL.U. 252 (ees,i,rts&spa), ANN

ARBOR, MI—Bus. Mgr. Greg Stephens,Training Dir. Jeff Grimston, InstructorsLou Neeb and Robert Kosky, staff andmembers congratulate the apprenticegraduating class of 2005.

Graduates are: David Belcourt,Theresa Bolda, Anthony Bradshaw,Michael Brough Jr., Justin Carpenter,Stephen Carroll, Richard Carrier, JasonChase, Jeremy Clore, John Conwell,

Chad Crumb, Richard Dobbins, ScottHartley, Nic Henion, Brian Herrmann,Steven Hutchison, Lloyd-AnthonyJames, Adam Jeffrey, Matthew Jessee,James Johnson Jr., Erik Kane, DarrelKasem, Steven Morris, PeterRorabacher, Brett Schaner, Kevin Sey-mour, George Thompson, MichaelWaldrop and Johathan Wiley. Thegraduation banquet was held atWeber’s Restaurant in Ann Arbor.George Thompson won the RuebenRose Award for academic excellence.

Local 252 has much to be proud of:A new school, dedicated instructors,and the quality of our graduating jour-neymen.

TIMOTHY BORTLES, P.S.

Outage RecordL.U. 257 (em,i,rtb,rts,spa&t), JEF-

FERSON CITY, MO—We recently com-pleted our steam generator outage atthe Callaway Nuclear Power Plant. Inthe process we set a world record by

changing all four generators in lessthan 64 days. Thanks to all whohelped on this project.

We also recently had our annualpicnic. Everyone enjoyed all the goodfood and had a great time. Thanks toall who helped make it a success.

TRAVIS HART, P.S.

SRP AgreementL.U. 266 (u), PHOENIX, AZ—Local

266 and SRP reached a new four-yearcontract agreement. This is the firstcontract in a very long time that has notake-aways. We gained in our 401(k)contributions, personal business time,retiree life insurance and medical,vision and hearing insurance. In addi-tion to wage increases, the contractprovides increases in zone and per

diem rates and other improvements. Negotiating team members: Bus.

Mgr. Pam Cornelissens, Asst. Bus.Agents Denis Tsosie and WandaWaldo, Pres. Terry Miller, Vice Pres.Chuck Wait, Rec. Sec. Pam Rosic,Treas. Robert Pillen, Executive BoardMembers Jerry Long, Dan Quinonesand Ritchey Waldrep, CGS Unit Chmn.Robert Tanner and NGS Unit Chmn.Jim Geiger. The membership thanksthe negotiating team for their hardwork and long hours.

WANDA WALDO, A.B.A.

Home From IraqL.U. 269 (i&o), TRENTON, NJ—

Congratulations to the 2005 graduatingclass. Thirty-three inside wireman andseven teledata technicians took theoath of obligation in October. Appren-tices Carl Catanni and Nathan Tindallwere recognized for perfect attendance.

Members mounted a massiveGOTV effort spearheaded by political

coordinator James Kramer. In the finaldays of his successful campaign forNew Jersey governor, then U.S. Sen.Jon Corzine thanked our members forall their support.

Welcome back to Staff Sgt. JonathanFlynn, who returned home from a 101/2

month tour of duty as a senior trainerwith his National Guard Unit stationedin Iraq (see “On Duty,”April 2005 Jour-nal). Bro. Flynn is getting his electricalcareer back on track and is now in thethird-year inside apprentice program.Thank you, brother, for your sacrificeand service. It’s great to have you back.

D. B. PROCTOR, P.S.

2005 NJATC GraduatesL.U. 275 (catv,em&i), MUSKEGON,

MI—We are proud to announce the

NJATC graduating class of 2005. Thisclass includes many active members,as well as the recently appointedExecutive Board member Jeff Wagner.Their commitment to Local 275 isapparent in their extensive volunteeractivities and in their strong profes-


2005 GraduatesL.U. 153 (em,i,rtb,rts,se,spa&st),

SOUTH BEND, IN—We applaud ourapprentice graduating class of 2005.Graduates, you have achieved yourgoal of journeyman electrical worker,something you can always be proud of.Special congratulations to John Hart-man, who received the local’s WayneDonoho Award for outstanding appren-tice; and to Chris Long, who receivedthe Academic Achievement Award.

We also welcome our new class ofapprentices. You are beginning acareer that is full of growth and poten-tial and we wish you well.

MIKE TAFF, P.S.

Marketing CampaignL.U. 158 (i,it,mar,mt&spa), GREEN

BAY, WI—In a joint effort with IBEWLocals 127, 430 and 577, Local 158 islaunching an Internet Marketing Cam-paign through the LMCC. Its purpose isto promote contractors and to empha-size a “trusted professional” image tothe public. The site should be up andrunning after Feb. 1, 2006. Log on towww.trupro.org. It is also importantfor all members to recognize their skillsand promote the union image throughquality and training.

Our annual community supportcontinues this year with a display oflights at two community attractions:Green Bay Botanical Gardens and thenew Zoo.

JACK HEYER, B.M.

Bro. Kading MournedL.U. 159 (i), MADISON, WI—Local

159 mourns the loss of Sgt. First ClassMatthew R. Kading, who died Oct. 31,2005, two weeks after being injured inIraq. Our local memorialized Matthew,an electrical apprentice, at the 2005Holiday Festival of Lights with a dis-play called “The Soldier’s Entrance.”For a tribute to Matthew, see “OnDuty” in an upcoming Journal.

The summer of 2005 was a devas-tating one for our members inStoughton, WI. On Aug. 19 an F3 tor-nado ripped through their communityand turned their lives upside down. At

this writing, three months later, reliefefforts are still underway to help thosefamilies rebuild their homes and lives.These unfortunate episodes are areminder to us all to live each day tothe fullest and to be thankful for allwe have.

BILLY HARRELSON, B.M.

Corzine ElectedL.U. 164 (c,i,o&t), JERSEY CITY,

NJ—IBEW Local 164 was instrumentalin the 2005 New Jersey gubernatorialelection, won by Jon S. Corzine (D), along-time supporter of working-classfamilies. While serving as U.S. senator,Corzine championed collective bargain-ing and organizing rights, pension ben-efits and living-wage jobs.

Local 164 conducted a statewideeffort to support Corzine and hostedmultiple political rallies at our head-quarters, attended by key party leadersand dignitaries (see photo). COPECommittee Chmn. Jay Gaul coordi-nated volunteer efforts by Local 164members who served at telephonebanks and labor walks.

“Gov.-elect Jon Corzine is an inde-pendent thinker who fights for theinterests of the working-class,” saidBus. Mgr. Richard Dressel. “Local 164will continue to support Jon Corzinein any way we can.”

DAVID MILAZZO, PRES.

‘Giving Season’L.U. 180 (c,i,o&st), VALLEJO, CA—

Our local wrapped up 2005 with aunion “holiday meeting” with foodand good times. The next day mem-bers’ children and friends came to thetraining center/union hall to visitSanta. Extra toys were donated to Toysfor Tots programs.

The “giving season” actually startedin the spring. Our member’s childrencame to visit the Easter bunny, andextra baskets were donated to a fam-ily-services center.

In mid-year we sponsored theHealing Field in Vacaville, and muchof the proceeds went to local charities;there was a climate of great good will.Reflecting on our union’s contributionsin 2005, we conclude that giving is notsubject to a season but rather the con-stant effort of the membership to giveback to the community. Letters ofthanks we received confirm it is betterto give than receive.

MICHAEL SMITH, B.A.

JWJ AwardL.U. 191 (c,i,mo,rtb&st), EVERETT,

WA—Local 191 is proud to recognizemember Michael Heins, who receivedan award from Washington State Jobswith Justice, a coalition committed tothe fight for workers’ rights. The award,and the opportunity to speak, is gener-ally reserved for state politicians andlabor officials. The organization, basedon the recommendation of state build-ing trades, chose to recognize MikeHeins for his contributions. Mikeaddressed more than 400 attendees onthe topic of how they can help thecauses of workers in the constructiontrades, and how they can let our stategovernment know about the issuesimportant to us.

Local 191 congratulates Mike andhopes IBEW locals in other states havea government as responsive to work-ers’ needs as our state government inWashington is.

MARCUS ABARCUS, P.S.

Union FellowshipL.U. 193 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u),

SPRINGFIELD, IL—Our annual Christ-mas dance was a wonderful time offellowship. Congratulations to MaryArmour on her retirement after 34years of loyal service to Local 193.Thanks, Mary, for all you did! Happyretirement!

Regarding our work picture, 76 areon Book 1 at press time.

Saint-Gobain bottle companyemployed up to 70 IBEW membersduring renovation of an existing plant.Emcor Hyre Electric employed 20members at the same site.

Sysco Foods employed 193 mem-bers on a new warehouse constructionproject in Lincoln and hopefully willemploy more members soon. Sysco isa leader in the food industry, and weencourage our members to recom-mend their products. We welcome thisexcellent company to our jurisdiction.

Thanks to former Press Sec. RickShereda, whose articles we haveenjoyed.

Newly designed hats, sweatshirts,etc. are available at the hall. Comecheck them out!

DON HUDSON, P.S.

Work PictureL.U. 196 (govt,mt,o,t&u), ROCK-

FORD, IL—Our outside construction

work is holding firm. On our over-head distribution we will need morejourneyman linemen after Jan. 1,2006; we will be working 58 hoursa week. Our underground work hasheld steady, but we have been toldthere may be a slowdown in thenear future. We finished negotia-tions with NECA on our TelephoneCATV contract, and we havereached impasse with Henkels &McCoy on our Telephone & CATVNational Teledata contract. Remem-ber to attend your union meetingsand vote in every election.

EDGAR R. MINGS, B.M.

Members VolunteerL.U. 197 (em&i), BLOOMINGTON,

IL—We are proud that our membershave been busy volunteering for areacharities. We raised funds and partici-pated in the Leukemia and LymphomaSociety’s annual Light the Night Walkand the Great Plains Life Foundationbowling event (see photo). More vol-unteers are always needed; we inviteeveryone to become involved.

Our new Web site is www.ibew-197.org. Unfortunately, work is slow inour area. We currently have 32 journey-man wiremen on Book I. A few mem-bers have been traveling, and we thankthe IBEW locals that employed our


Local 153 graduating class of 2005 and instructors.

IBEW Local 158 community lightdisplay.

Local 159 mourns Sgt. First ClassMatthew Ronald Kading.

Jobs withJusticeaward recip-ient MichaelHeins, aLocal 191member,approachesthe podium.

Local 164 Bus. Mgr. Richard K.Dressel (center), Sen. Edward M.Kennedy (left) and Gov. Jon S.Corzine attend rally at Local 164headquarters.

Local 193 Saint-Gobain crew.

Local 197 members attend theGreat Plains Life Foundationbowling fund-raiser, (L-R): Bus.Mgr. Lance Reece and Bros.Tim Kubiak, Matt Powell, SteveRousey, Dave Leinweber andLes Parker.

Local 252 JIW class of 2005.

Local 269graduatingclass of2005.

West Michigan Local 275 NJATC graduating class. From left, front row,Lloyd Strawn, Troy Stewart and Chris Fagan; middle row, Brian Reid, Bus.Mgr. Walter D. Christophersen, Tony Kotecki, Mike Gilbert and Jeff Wagner;back row, Jason Hekkema, Jeremy Nelson, JATC committee members BrianTroupe and Kurt Yemc, Matt Start, and Training Dir. Dave Kitchen.

Local 245 Pres. Ray Zychowicz(center) with retired Bros. AndyHorvath (left) and Art LaLonde.

Local 234 insideapprentice gradu-ating class of2005.

Opportunity to GiveL.U. 357 (c,i,mt&se), LAS VEGAS,

NV—Once again the IBEW and NECAjoin forces to support Las Vegas’favorite charity, “The Magical Forest.”The annual event is a fund-raisingeffort for Opportunity Village, a non-profit organization that serves peoplewith disabilities by providing voca-tional training, employment, and recre-ational opportunities.

Members from Local 357 and theSouthern Nevada Chapter of NECAvolunteered to help transform a pinegrove into a winter wonderland. Thisincluded supplying electrical needs foran enchanted carousel, forest expresstrains, live music, decorated trees,whimsical displays, a camera securitysystem, sound system and millions oflights. Some 45 members donated over800 man-hours. Thanks to all our vol-unteers!

TIM BOLTON, P.S.

Joseph Maraia TributeL.U. 363 (catv,em,govt,i,t,u&ws),

NEW CITY, NY—On June 24, 2005, atthe Hilton Hotel in Woodcliff Lake, NJ,we honored former Bus. Mgr. JosephMaraia, who retired after 48 years ofIBEW service. Current Bus. Mgr. JohnMaraia introduced keynote speakersincluding IBEW Int. Pres. Edwin D.Hill, Int. Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters andNECA Hudson Valley Chapter Pres.Phillip Huggins.

Joe was initiated into Local 363 in1957. He served in many capacities andin 1977 became assistant business man-ager. In 1991 he was elected businessmanager/financial secretary. WhenLocals 215, 631 and 1725 merged intoLocal 363, Joe helped integrate variousfunds. He improved referral proceduresand created a supplemental unemploy-ment benefit fund. His greatest achieve-ment was the state-of-the-art TrainingCenter in Harriman, NY.

Joe was president of the: RocklandCounty Building Trades, Central LaborCouncil, and New York State Associa-tion of Electrical Workers. He served onthe CIR and was commissioner of laborrelations for Rockland County. He alsoserved on the national bargaining com-mittee for AT&T representing the IBEW.We wish Joe and his wife, Diana, ahappy retirement. Joe’s dedicated laborleadership will long be remembered.

TIMOTHY POULIN, P.S.

Elections ApproachingL.U. 364 (catv,ees,em,es,i,mt,rts&

spa), ROCKFORD, IL—Local 364’sthird annual children’s Christmas partywas a terrific success. Thanks to Bro.Hillman, who again this year playedSt. Nick, to the delight of the kids.

Finally, after hemorrhaging underthe Republican controlled economy,the volume of work in our area islooking up a bit, unlike most of therest of the nation. We hope that willcontinue through 2006.

With the crucial upcoming mid-term elections approaching, Local 364has nearly all our members registeredto vote. Local 364 is among the toplocals in Illinois in percentage of regis-tered voters. And, because of theimportance of these elections and theurgency conveyed by the labor move-ment under attack by George Bush,we need every vote we can give to hisunion friendly congressional oppo-nents. We must get out the vote.

RAY PENDZINSKI, P.S.

2005 JATC GraduatesL.U. 369 (em,es,i,lctt,o,rtb,rts,spa&u),

LOUISVILLE, KY—The LEJATC 2005graduation ceremony was held Oct.14, 2005. Apprenticeship Dir. SteveWillinghurst distributed 82 diplomas.There were 76 graduates from the five-year Inside Wireman program and sixfrom the three-year Telecommunica-tions program.

Roger McMillen received the JimHillebrand Award for the highestscholastic achievement. Thirty-eightapprentices maintained an average of90 percent or better for the first threeyears of the program. Eight appren-tices had a five-year perfect attendancerecord. The class also turned out 10apprentices with an associate’s degreein applied science from IVY TechnicalCollege. Congratulations, graduates.Thanks to the hard working staff andcommittees that keep the IBEW turn-ing out the best trained electricians.

JOHN E. MORRISON JR., P.S.

Contract NegotiationsL.U. 387 (em,lctt&u), PHOENIX,

AZ—On Nov. 16, 2005, Local 387 held

the first negotiation meeting with theNavajo Tribal Utility Authority. At presstime negotiations were still under way.We also started negotiations with Ari-zona Water Company and NavopacheElectric Cooperative to renew theircontracts.

At this writing, as the holidaysapproached, many local memberswere volunteering their time, as Local387 is involved in many functionsstatewide including the Four Cornersarea. Thank-you to all the memberswho help make every year a success!

SAM HOOVER, PRES.

Restoring PowerL.U. 391 (u), GADSDEN, AL—Our

local was in Texas for three weeks tohelp restore power after hurricane Ritahit. We had a very productive trip andwere glad to see the smiles as westarted getting the power back on. Thepeople of Orange City treated us welland were very thankful to us—and wethank them for this. Above all, though,

we returned home safely with noinjuries. Thanks to all for a job well-done.

TOMMY MANN, R.S.

Appreciation NightL.U. 424 (as,ees,em,es,i,mo,o,ptc,

rtb,rts,spa&u), EDMONTON, AB,CANADA—Over 300 members andguests attended our annual Members’Appreciation Night banquet/dance inOctober. Our membership has grownso much in recent years that spacelimitations preclude listing all theawards.

Congratulations to recently retired

Bros. Dale Danilak, Al Gorniuk, ErnieGottstein, Ron Lundin, Al McConaghy,Mike Northcott, Ben Pelster, RemiPetit, Dave Platzner, Gerd Semmler,Lou Tieulie, Roland Ulanlicki andOrest Zaozirny. They will be worthyadditions to our 424 Retirees Club.

Three of the Edmonton secretarialstaff retired and received gifts inrecognition of their service. MavisGabert, office manager for almost 28years; Marj Schnieder, with 17 yearsand Sandra Schaar, six years.

We were honored to have First Dis-trict Int. Vice Pres. Philip J. Flemmingin attendance. Bros. Ed Stasyshyn andJohn Hazelwood received 40-year ser-vice awards; former Bus. Mgrs. NeilGoudriaan and Bob Lynn, 40-year and35-year awards, respectively; and Int.Rep. Larry Schell, former 424 assistantbusiness manager, a 35-year award.

DAVE ANDERSON, PS

Accolades for ServiceLocal 429 (em,i,lctt,o,ptc,rtb&u),

NASHVILLE, TN—Retired Local 429lineman Jimmy “Wildman” Bandyreceived accolades recently for volun-teering to assist with restoring powerto hurricane ravaged areas inLouisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Alabamaand Florida. Bandy, a native ofLafayette, TN, and a former Army Air-


sional work ethic. Congratulations andkeep up the great work.

Locally, work is improving. Manymembers are still awaiting their call forwork, but the overall out-of-work listhas decreased substantially. We do notexpect, however, to be calling fromBook II in the near future.

We helped elect worker-friendlycandidates in the most recent election.2006 will be another extremely impor-tant year for electing friends of work-ing people at the federal and locallevels. Please do your part.

SEAN EGAN, PRES.

Welcome Home, BrothersL.U. 280 (c,ees,em,es,i,mo,mt,rts

&st), SALEM, OR—When Karl Mielkeand Michael Archdeacon started Insideapprenticeship classes in the fall of2004, Iraq was the furthest thing fromtheir minds. Then they got word inOctober that their unit, Alpha Com-pany, 6th Engineering Support Battal-ion, of the U.S. Marine Corps Reservewas going on alert for possible call-up.They reported for active duty Jan. 4,2005, and after a month of intensivetraining at Camp Lejeune, NC, theyarrived in Iraq in February 2005. Bro.Mielke, a combat engineer, beganclearing mines and IED’s from “minealley,” a stretch of highway known asthe most dangerous road in Iraq. Bro.Archdeacon, an electrician, was taskedwith bringing an old building up tocode for use as a barracks.

Thankfully, both members returnedsafely Sept. 23, 2005. Local 280 salutestheir bravery and patriotism. Welcomeback to civilian life, brothers, andthank you for your service.

DENNIS D. CASTER, B.M./F.S.

Governor Prohibits PLAsL.U. 294 (ees,em,i,rts,spa&u), HIB-

BING, MN—Our work picture hasslowed down at this time. Reflectingback on 2005, we had a good year.We were also able to put a few travel-ers to work, which has not happenedfor a while. We should have a goodyear ahead if some of our bigger pro-jects go forward.

Minnesota Gov. Tim (ABC) Paw-lenty signed an executive order pro-hibiting state agencies from adoptingproject labor agreements. Let’s workhard to elect a candidate who appreci-ates our hard work and thinks nothingis wrong with being paid a living wage.As union members we are under attackevery day. Be union, buy union!

SCOTT WEAPPA, B.M./F.S.

‘Stellar Season’L.U. 306 (i), AKRON, OH—We

thank Social Committee Chmn. BobWalsh and committee members, ToddMichl, Wendy Michl, Ellen Herman,Tim Schafer and Cyndy Colley, foranother stellar season. The member-

ship and families enjoyed all of ouractivities, including the annual Christ-mas party.

Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Dave Moranpresented service awards at ourDecember meeting. Honorees were65-year member Edgar Patten; 55-yearmembers William Campbell, ArthurGoodspeed and Eugene Mortimer; 50-year members Don Brown, RogerCasseday, Eugene Givens, James Mayand Thomas Washcoe.

Awarded 25-year watches were:Richard Beahn, Dennis Clouse, SteveDies, Robert Felber, Michael Fotta, AlanHorning, Michael Kammer, JosephMcMullen, Norman Miller, Frank Ore-olt, Robert Sampson, Daniel Scafidi,Howard Shafer, Stephen Stock, LarrySutherland, David Talbott, Aldo Ter-signi, Dan Trettel and James Woods.

We mourn the loss of retired Bros.Harold “Rusty” Ratchford, FrankPetrekovich and Joseph Komjati. Sin-cere condolences to their families.

ROBERT SALLAZ, V.P./P.S.

Contract RatifiedL.U. 313 (i&spa), WILMINGTON,

DE—On Nov. 28, Local 313 ratified itsnew contract. We appreciate the hardwork of the negotiation committee:Bus. Mgr. Doug Drummond, Pres. DonKing, and Bros. Al Neal and Al Conner.

The “Adopt-A-Highway” programwas a success again this year. On Nov.12, Bros. Ramon Cabon, Dave Con-nell, Jake Good, George Matarese,Jerzy Wirth and Pres. Don King helpedremove debris along Route 273,between Route 7 and I-95. Their hardwork helped promote our union as anupstanding member of the community.

Thanks to members who repre-sented Local 313 at Prices Lanes for anight of charity bowling. On Nov. 29,Local 313 won the event, which raisedmoney for the Children’s Variety Char-ity. Area business leaders and Philadel-phia Eagles football player DhaniJones also attended.

SCOTT A. LUPINEK, P.S.

United Way VolunteersL.U. 319 (u), SASKATOON, SK,

CANADA—For last 15 years sisters andbrothers of IBEW Local 319 havemade significant contributions to the

United Way campaign. In addition tocorporate and personal donations ofover $10,000 in 2005, Local 319 mem-bers again volunteered their time toinstall United Way banners throughdowntown Saskatoon. Special thanksto sister Linette Nelson, who organizedall fundraising activities for the 2005campaign.

NINKO OSTOJIC, P.S.

Retirees & GraduatesL.U. 325 (i&rts), BINGHAMTON,

NY—On Nov. 5, 2005, we honoredrecent retirees at our annual dinnerdance held at Endwell Greens GolfClub. Retiring were: Joe Anthony,Stan Barrett, Dale Dayton, MikeJustofin, Ray McClone, Charles Seray-darin, Ron Smith, Robert Smolinskyand Bill Wilson.

Also recognized were the graduat-ing apprenticeship classes. The insideclass of 2005 included Tim Benedict,Chris Coleman, Joe Garrison, KeithKollar, Mike Kunzman, Rich Mullins(high average), Rob Sherman and KyleWilson. The residential class of 2005was Pat Mizner and Robert Pes-sarchick.

Thanks to all who helped to put upChristmas lights for the Hometown Hol-iday Light Festival at Otsiningo Park.Thanks to Shonni Hinrichsen for takingcharge of the wiring of the women-built house for Habitat for Humanity.Also helping out were Dixie Banner,Cheryl Mundy and Heather Titchener.McPherson Electric president SeanneMcPherson also helped.

CHARLES JOSLYN, PRES.

Army of VolunteersL.U. 340 (em,i,o,rts&spa), SACRA-

MENTO, CA—California voters sent aclear message to Gov. Schwarzeneggerthat labor will not be bullied. The gov-ernor held a special election inNovember and his Proposition 75 wasa direct attack aimed at our benefitsand paychecks. Local 340 PAC Chmn.Greg Larkins led a large army of Local340 volunteers who helped get out thevote. Their hard work earned them thenickname of “Local 340’s PoliticalMachine.” Thanks to all members andtheir families who helped with phonebanks and precinct walks and to all

who voted. You stood with workingfamilies across the state to thwart thegovernor’s attempt to silence ourvoices. Our future depends on theelection of a labor-friendly governor inCalifornia. It will be up to us to makeit happen next November.

We mourn the passing of retiredBros. Eugene J. Gordon, Richard K.Harlan, James D. Kernan and Arlen D.Kruse; and former member Hijinio“Gene” Santillano.

A.C. STEELMAN, B.M.

Local Union SpiritL.U. 349 (em,imps,rtb,spa&u),

MIAMI, FL—A little rain didn’t dampenthe spirits of Local 349’s picnic. Wehad a good turnout and the food andfellowship were good. We thank theEntertainment Committee and all theapprentices who helped with the picnic.

Int. Pres. Edwin D. Hill appointed

Bus. Mgr. Bill Riley to the NationalJoint Apprenticeship and TrainingCommittee (NJATC).

Hurricane Wilma hit Miami hard.We are recovering, thanks to all thedifferent local union utility crews whocame down and helped get Miamipowered up. Thanks to SPE utilitycontractor from Local 17, Detroit, forgetting my power back on. Attendunion meetings. Support our troopshere and overseas.

FRANK ALBURY, P.S./EXEC. BD.

‘Extreme’ VolunteersL.U. 354 (i,mt,rts&spa), SALT LAKE

CITY, UT—At this writing our workpicture has improved. Very few callshave gone to Book 2, but we look for-ward to a very busy spring.

Our oldest member, Bro. MarionBroomhead, passed away Nov. 13,2005. He was 100 years young and a68-year IBEW member. Marion was awonderful man, an inspiration to usall. Sincere condolences to his family.

In August, Cache Valley Electricparticipated in ABC’s “ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition,” helping tobuild a new home for a Bountiful, UT,family. The entire project was com-pleted in one week’s time. The origi-nal home was completely demolishedAug. 1 and the finishing work wascompleted Aug. 5. The show aired inOctober. The crew of 26 Local 354electricians and teledata membersworked around the clock to meet thedeadlines. Local 354, NECA andCostco donated pallets of bottledwater and several electrical supplycompanies donated materials. Thanksto our members who volunteered.

MANYA BLACKBURN, R.S.


Local 306 retiredBros. Earl Witsaman(left), Ron Peck, ArtWeber and BobCrookston; withBros. Blaine Peckand Rich Wertz onan Alaskan cruise.

Local 354’s late retired Bro. MarionBroomhead at the Local 354Retirees Christmas party in 2004.

Local 363 now-retired Bus. Mgr.Joseph Maraia (center) acceptscongratulations from IBEW Int.Pres. Edwin D. Hill (right) and Int.Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters.

Local 369LEJATCclass of2005.

Local 387 retired Bro. AlbertGerbens demonstrates his creativewoodwork, an original idea to dis-play IBEW pins.

Local 319 mem-bers gatheredafter 2003 UnitedWay bannersinstallation inSaskatoon. Fromleft: Bill Sofiak,Betty Rolleston,John Falk, RonFehr, LinetteNelson and KimRystrom.

Local 391 crews helped restore power in Texas after Hurricane Rita.

Local 424 Bus. Mgr. Tim Brower (front row, left) and Pres. Jim Watson (frontrow, right) present awards to retirees. From left, back row, Al McConaghy,Dale Danilak, Mike Northcott, Ben Pelster, Remi Petit, Dave Platzner andGerd Semmler; front row, Bus. Mgr. Brower, Ernie Gottstein, Lou Tieulie, AlGoryniuk, Ron Lundin, Orest Zaozirny, Roland Ulanicki and Pres. Watson.

Local 429 retired Bro. JimmyBandy.

Habitat HeroesL.U. 498 (c,catv,em,i&spa), TRA-

VERSE CITY, MI—Recently Local 498members completed four Habitat forHumanity homes under former Pres.Jimmy Carter’s sponsorship.

Since 1987 Local 498 has completedover 60 Habitat homes. Members havedonated thousands of hours. Materialswere purchased through the local’sElect Fund. Kudo’s to the nearly 100members—including journeymen,apprentices and instructors—who havevolunteered for this worthy cause.Local 498 was awarded sub-contractorof the year several times for Habitatprojects.

TIMOTHY SELLERS, P.S.

Agreement ApprovedL.U. 500 (u), SAN ANTONIO, TX—

The membership approved our work-ing agreement with City Public ServiceEnergy. I applaud our negotiatingcommittee: Pres./Bus. Mgr. Gary Fak-tor, Don Schlough, Fin. Sec. Jesse Sim-mons, Eli Lopez, Lisa Hall, JoelMcMillian, Paul Brock, Bob Fowler,Jim Pierdolla, Juan Green, FloydHaman and Bobby Elizondo. This isan agreement we can all be proud of.

Our Christmas party Dec. 1 was agreat success. Thanks to all involved.

Paul Brock and Charlie Hindersattended the Texas AFL-CIO Christmasparty Dec. 7. We also got to see ourunion brother Chico Rodriguez, who isnow a Bexar County Commissioner-Precinct 1, and Chico’s brother, formerU.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, as well asother prominent dignitaries. We mustdo all we can to reelect CiroRodriguez to Congress. He is a goodfriend to Local 500.

Ground should break on our newpower plant this summer. Local 500was diligent in getting this permit forthe new plant. The hurricane seasonwas very busy down south. We saluteall the brothers and sisters who helpedwith hurricane recovery efforts.

CHARLIE HINDERS, R.S.

Family OutingL.U. 508 (i,it&o), SAVANNAH, GA—

Our local’s annual family outing heldNov. 2005 was a great success withsome 300 attending. We cooked ourtraditional “low country boil.”

Several retirees and membersreceived service pins, as follows: for65-years, Michael J. Counihan; 35years, Carroll Thomas and James LakeJr.; 30 years, Larry Hancock and JoeEdenfield; 25 years, Joseph Walker,Robin Odum and Jeffery Guy; 20years, William Donaldson and PhillpDeason; 10 years, Dennis White,Danny Stewart and William Pevey; and

five years, James McDuffie. At press time, we have full employ-

ment. Welcome to all the newly orga-nized members. Meeting night is thesecond Thursday of each month. Alljourneyman wiremen should makesure they have a current upgrade classand OSHA 10 card. Call the local orthe JATC office for current class sched-uling.

We are proud of our 2005 appren-tice graduates (see photo).

BRIAN HARRISON, P.S.

Anniversary CelebrationL.U. 520 (i&spa), AUSTIN, TX—

Local 520 celebrated its 111th anniver-sary in October at its annual picnic.

Our local (originally founded asLocal 79) has been in Austin since July26, 1894. The picnic feast was held atRichard Moya Travis County Park. Bro.Ron Brotherman was awarded his 50-year pin. Bro. “Stormin” Norman Jonesprovided music, and we had a horse-shoe tournament, kids’ games anddoor prizes. In this beautiful pecangrove park setting, the opportunity torenew old acquaintances and enjoyfellowship with our brothers and sis-ters generated a sense of family,reminding us of the importance of ourBrotherhood.

Local 520’s year-end activitiesincluded completion of our 20th Habi-tat for Humanity project. Thanks to allwho volunteered. Our Code of Excel-lence class continues, and 25 percentof our members have completed thecourse.

LANE PRICE, R.S./P.S.

Service TributeL.U. 532 (i,lctt,o,spa,t&u),

BILLINGS, MT—Bro. Peter Lombar-dozzi, past Local 532 business man-ager and retired Eighth Districtinternational representative, wasawarded his 50-year service pin.Among those on hand for the presen-tation were Peter’s sons Jim Lombar-dozzi and Brian Lombardozzi, both of

whom are Local 532 journeyman wire-men; Bro. Ken Olsen; and Bro. DougAffleck.

Both Pete Lombardozzi and KenOlsen are past Local 532 businessmanagers and retired Eighth Districtinternational representatives now liv-ing in Billings. Welcome home, broth-ers, and congratulations.

We thank the 200-plus travelingbrothers and sisters who helped staff

our work last year. Another three yearsof strong work is projected, starting inMarch 2006. Local 532 has scheduledits 100-year centennial celebration forJan. 13, 2007.

TOM CURRY, PRES.

Book I ClearL.U. 538 (i), DANVILLE, IL—

December found our Book 1 clear andseveral traveling brothers working inour local. We hope the project at theCinergy Cayuga Power Stations willstaff up soon. The Dynegy project atthe Vermilion Power Station is goingstrong as of December, but shouldwind down by January. A proposed

bag house job at the Vermilion Powerstation is scheduled for the first quar-ter of 2006. We hope this project startson time to keep our members andothers working.

The local had a Corning FiberOptic course in December. TheDanville NECA-IBEW Electrical JATCpresents the class and the instructor,

Jerry Hooper, of IBEW Local 725,always does a great job training ourmembers. The training helps membersgain knowledge and skill oftenrequired by our employers and contin-uing education credits that can becounted for members who have theBicsi Registered Technician Certs.

The building trades attempt towork with area politicians and theeconomic development group, butwith little success.

We mourn the passing of retiredBro. Donnie Alexander.

GARY W. POLLARD, P.S.

A Momentous YearL.U. 551 (c,i&st), SANTA ROSA,

CA—2005 was an extraordinary yearfor our local. It started with a gener-ous raffle for all members who werealready state certified. The year sawan aggressive course of action in theHelix campaign for the PetalumaWaste Treatment facility, which ulti-mately went to a union contractorand is being run by our own JohnMcIntagert. And a Local 551 summer

picnic, the Ninth District softballtournament, the special election,Prop 75, and a state certificationreality check.

We celebrated a large turnout offifth-year apprentices, one of thelargest for our Humboldt/Del Norteclass. Congratulations to our steadfastnew journeymen of the north! Withlots of potential work heading yourway, we will need your skills.

Our IBEW/NECA golf tournamentbenefiting Make a Wish Foundationraised $12,000 for a worthy cause.Thanks to all participants.

Exciting changes are ahead for2006. State certification is now

required, and more contractors areasking for certified journeymen. Weare succeeding with having more pre-qualification language on public worksprojects, and the area-wide residentialprogram will improve our marketshare. 2006 will be challenging andrewarding.

JENNIFER GREENWOOD, P.S


borne Ranger said he had not seen“this much destruction since the Viet-nam War.” Bandy has vowed to staythe course with power restoration untilthe job is done.

Jimmy Bandy has a history of ser-vice to his fellow man. In April 1979,he received the IBEW LifesavingAward for administering CPR to a fel-low electrician who was gravelyinjured while working at the steamplant in Gallatin, TN. He has alsoworked around the country helpingvictims of tornadoes, earthquakes andcanyon fires.

Bro. Bandy exemplifies true broth-erhood.

MILTON L. FRAZIER, A.B.M.

100th AnniversaryL.U. 449 (catv,em,i,o,rtb,rts,spa&u),

POCATELLO, ID—Our local celebratedits 100th anniversary Nov. 12, 2005. Thelocal was chartered Nov. 15, 1905.Attending were local members, retireesand delegates from surrounding locals.

Also attending were IBEW Interna-tional and District officers, as well asstate and city dignitaries. IBEW Int.Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters and EighthDistrict Int. Vice Pres. Ted C. Jensen,both members of Local 449, addressedthe celebration. Int. Sec.-Treas. Walterspresented a commemorative plaque toLocal 449 Bus. Mgr. Robert Bodell andPres. Don Watters (see photo). Over500 people attended. Thanks to every-one who helped make this an eveningto remember!

RUSSELL HILL, R.S.

Egan Re-elected to AssemblyL.U. 456 (i&o), NEW BRUNSWICK,

NJ—Bus. Mgr. Joseph Egan was re-

elected for a third term to the New Jer-sey Assembly in November. With thesupport of our local members, theAFL-CIO and labor, we were also suc-cessful in sending Jon Corzine to thegovernor’s mansion. Gov.-electCorzine made Local 456 his last stopof his campaign trail to thank laborand the members for their support. Hepromised to work closely with laborand our union leaders to further thegoals of the working families in NewJersey.

At our November meeting eightnew apprentices were sworn in andwelcomed to our local. Pres. MichaelMcLaughlin administered the oath.

At this writing we were looking for-ward to the December Beefsteak din-ner. I will report on the festivities andother events in future editions. Attendmeetings and keep our union strong.

WAYNE MARTIAK, P.S.

Step Up to ServeL.U. 459 (ees,em,so&u), JOHN-

STOWN, PA—2006 will be an interest-ing, busy year. We will have five majornegotiations. We will see members wehaven’t seen since their last negotia-tions. We have more and more mem-bers who do not know, or do notcare, what is happening to otherworkers—just so it doesn’t happen tothem, some members say.

Those workers who are losing pen-sions, health care, etc., are not skilledor are not needed by their employ-ers—but we are—these members say.They say, the economy is good so theunion should get us more money andbenefits. Such members say: We electofficers who should get laws passed,people elected, not us; that’s why wepay dues and salaries.

If employers offer overtime onnights we hold union meetings or E-Board meetings, our attendance drops.2006 will see some of the older mem-bers leave, and some of our youngermembers must step up to the plate.Plenty should be willing to step up,and we encourage them to do so.

Buy American, and support unionproducts and services.

JOE SANNA, A.B.M/P.S.

Anniversary PlanningL.U. 474 (em,i,lctt,o,rtb,rts,spa&u),

MEMPHIS, TN—Our local is planningits upcoming 100th anniversary cele-bration. A planning committee has

been established to oversee prepara-tions for the celebration. The commit-tee will conduct raffles to help fundthe event.

Among items to be raffled will be a2006 Harley Davidson Dyna Street Boband a Sharp 45-inch LCD television.

Details of the celebration’s date andtime will be forthcoming soon. Any-one interested in serving on this note-worthy committee should contact thelocal union office.

SAM LADART, P.S.

Hurricane’s BlowL.U. 479 (i&u), BEAUMONT, TX—

Hurricane Rita dealt a vicious blow toLocal 479. The area was evacuatedand all businesses and petrochemicalplants shut down. After the storm,electricians were in extreme demand.We dispatched from daylight until darkto fill our contractor’s needs.

Currently Book 1 and Book 2 areclear, with more calls coming in. Thework outlook appears good well into2006.

Local 479 is proud of how ourmembers responded after the storm.Additional work was awarded to oursignatory contractors because we

could provide qualified manpower.Once again, the IBEW stepped up andproved the value of union labor. Wethank IBEW travelers who assisted usduring this disaster. Travelers wereinvited to attend our November meet-ing, and “Little” John Richardson pre-pared brisket and smoked boudain.

Although many members’ homeswere severely hit, the Local 479 build-ing was less severely damaged. Theunion building did sustain minor inte-rior damage and some exterior dam-age. The storm also pulled our unionlogo off our building but, it’s still in onepiece (see photo). Please keep ourmembers and families in your thoughtsas we get through this trying time.

DAVID GONZALES, B.M./F.S.

Circle of LightsL.U. 481 (ees,em,i,mt,rts,s&spa),

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Work remains a

little slow here, but we look forward towork breaking in the early spring. Thenew referral system is in place and themembers like the idea that the bookcontinues to move, which gives themthe opportunity to go to work sooner.

Local 481 volunteers installed the“Circle of Lights” on Monument Circlein downtown Indianapolis. The eventgives the membership recognition forall the volunteer work the IBEW doesfor the city. Journeymen volunteershave made it a 43-year tradition toinstall the 52 stringers, 250-feet long,with 4,784 lights.

Remember to visit our local Website www.ibew481.org for local unionupdates.

STEVE MONTGOMERY, P.S.

Friends of LaborL.U. 488 (i&mt), BRIDGEPORT,

CT—The City of Bridgeport and Local488 were proud to host the IBEW Sec-ond District Progress Meeting heldSept 26-29, 2005. Int. Pres. Edwin D.Hill, Int. Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters and

Second District Int. Vice Pres. FrankCarroll were among the many notablesin attendance. Bridgeport Mayor JohnFabrizi was recognized for his workwith our local and for the signing of aPLA. With a new school projectalready started and four more in theworks, things continue to look up.The City of Bridgeport and Local 488have a long history together, over 90years and counting, and we look for-ward to an even brighter future.

On a political note Local 488, alongwith our three sister locals and theConnecticut Building Trade Associa-tion, made a decision to endorse NewHaven Mayor John DeStefano (D) forthe 2006 gubernatorial race. DeStefanohas a very good track record support-ing labor. It is vital that we back thosewho are concerned for the workingfamilies of our state and country.

GEORGE F. MAGDON, P.S.


Int. Sec.-Treas. Jon F. Walters (left)presents Local 449 commemorativeplaque to Pres. Don Watters (cen-ter) and Bus. Mgr. Robert Bodell.

Local 456 welcomed eight new apprentices sworn in recently. From left,seated, new apprentices Christopher Piparo, Shawn Moyle and AnthonyOlivero. Standing, Bro. Bill Moyle, local member and father of apprenticeShawn Moyle; Pres. Michael McLaughlin; new apprentices ShawnFinnegan, Jonathan Garbolino, Frank Spirra, Joseph Fisher and FrankPettinato; and Bus. Mgr. Joseph Egan.

Local 474’s 100th anniversary plan-ning committee plans to raffle a2006 Harley Davidson.

Displaying IBEW logoat Local 479’s unionhall, (L-R): office staffGina Bertrand, JenniferBernard and TammyGraves; Asst. Bus. Mgr. Steve Lisle, Bus.Mgr./Fin. Sec. DavidGonzales, andOrganizers Chris Kibbeand Todd Edgerly.

Local 488 Bus. Mgr. PatrickDonahue (left) and Pres. JosephMadar (right) chat with New HavenMayor John DeStefano, Democraticgubernatorial candidate, at arecent fund-raiser.

IBEWLocal 498Habitat forHumanityvolun-teers.

Local 508’s class of 2005 apprentice graduates joined by, front row, (L-R):Bus. Mgr. William McLaughlin, NECA Chapt. Mgr. Ronnie Strickland andTraining Dir. Brian Harrison.

Attending Local532 award presen-tation, from left:Bros. Doug Affleck,Jim Lombardozzi,Peter Lombardozzi,Brian Lombardozziand Ken Olsen.

Local 551 Eurekagraduating appren-tices, (L-R): JoshCarmello, NormanBurton, GeorgeBecannon, RobertWright and DaleCooper. Not pic-tured, DouglasToland.

On the RoadL.U. 557 (i,mt,rts&spa), SAGINAW,

MI—When General Motors has prob-lems Michigan has problems. GM hasshrinking market shares, and workopportunities are evaporating as SUVsales decline. In the last year SaginawMetal Casting Operations focused onchanging iron casting for motor blocksto aluminum, and the work opportuni-ties kept many local hands busy. Forthe moment, that work has returned tothe United Auto Workers and we havea deepening out-of-work list. I findrecent International guidelines for out-of-work lists help open up more jobpossibilities.

Former Apprenticeship Dir. GeorgeDryer retired after decades of dedi-cated service. Thanks for the support,George! Paul Dupuis Jr. has under-taken the commitment to the appren-ticeship.

We mourn the loss of Bro. JohnRuppell II. A memorial service washeld in Saginaw after his death inFlorida.

As mid-term elections approach wemust educate the electorate that “tax-the-poor” and “spend-on-the rich”policies have reduced the U.S. middleclass and increased the number ofpeople lacking health care insurance.

Meanwhile, top public officialsreceive unauthorized corporate perksat working people’s expense. See youon the road.

JOHN E. CLEMENS, P.S.

2005 JATC GraduatesL.U. 558 (catv,em,i,mt,o,rtb,rts,spa&

u), SHEFFIELD, AL—Congratulationsto all our 2005 JATC apprentice gradu-ates. The 2005 wireman and linemangraduates are pictured in the accom-panying photo.

Wireman graduate Adgie Allen isthe first woman in the history of ourlocal to receive the “Top Apprentice”award for highest grade-point averagefor the five-year program.

BELINDA M. PHILLIPS, P.S.

IBEW Service AwardsL.U. 569 (i,mar,mt,o,rts&spa), SAN

DIEGO, CA—Years-of-service pinswere presented at our Oct. 2005 gen-eral membership meeting. Pin recipi-ents who attended the meeting arepictured in the accompanying photo.

Award recipients unable to attendinclude: 65-year member HowardCummings; 60-year members HenryChabot, Charles Chase, Fred Hill,Robert Morse, Valdo Raude, LouisValersky, Robert Volz and ThomasWalker; 55-years members KennethBernhard, Arthur Clark, Howard Ham-low, Jerald Hartnett, Clark Jones, Vin-cent Mancuso, Andrew Muir, GeraldOsborn and Harold Spelts; and 50-yearmembers Thomas Aeling, ClydeAnderson Jr., John Biddlecome, HarryLoftus, Charles Maring, William SmithJr., William Thibodeau, William White,Thomas Williamson and John Wright.

Also, 45-year pins went to 23 mem-bers; 40-year pins to 27 members; 35-year pins to 43 members; 30-year pinsto 21 members; 25-year pins to 182members; and 20-year pins to 105members.

NICHOLAS J. SEGURA JR, P.S.

‘Trusted Professionals’L.U. 577 (em&i), APPLETON, WI—

The second unit at the Fox Energiesproject is nearly complete and local

members who worked tirelessly toconstruct that facility are returning tothe hall to get their next work assign-ments.

The local LMCC participants haveworked together for a year and devel-oped a brand formed around a“Trusted Electrical Professionals”theme. We are launching a Web site atwww.trupro.org for potential cus-tomers to get more information aboutus and our contractors. Customers canenter a zip code to get a list of IBEW

electrical contractors, who utilize thebest workers available. We hope tohave the mailing blitz completed bythe end of 2005 and plan to start theradio, television, billboard and otherprint media campaigns after that.

Local 577 has been recognizedannually with the NJATC “Excellencein Training” award and through yourefforts, we can earn it again in 2006.The spring semester training scheduleis available in the December newslet-ter and on our Web site. Attend a con-tinuing education class this year.

GREG BREAKER, B.M.

Original HockeyL.U. 586 (em,i&o), OTTAWA, ON,

CANADA—The N.H.L. started andthrived with six good hockey teams,from New York, Boston, Detroit, Mon-treal, Toronto and Chicago. The 2005Ontario Provincial Council HockeyTournament also included six goodteams, from New York (IBEW Local 3),Boston (Local 103), Detroit (Local 58),Montreal (Local 568), Toronto (Local353) and Toledo (Local 8).

The tournament started in the ’60swith a match between Sarnia andHamilton and grew over the years toinclude the 13 local unions in Ontario.Along with Sarnia (530) and Hamilton(105) are Locals 115 Kingston, 120London, 303 St. Catharines, 586Ottawa, 773 Windsor, 804 Kitchener,894 Oshawa, 1687 Sudbury and 1739

Barrie. The Construction Council ofOntario and 502 from St. John, NB,also sent teams.

Local 586 was host local for 2005.They rented a complex with four rinks,eating facilities, etc. These tournamentshave created an unmatched feeling offriendship and co-operation within thelocals of Ontario. Bus. Mgr. James Barryand staff did a great job organizing the2005 event. It was a time of great funand friendship. All the parties eagerlyanticipate more ice time.

DOUG PARSONS, PRES./P.S.

Unions to TerminatorL.U. 595 (c,govt,i,o&st), DUBLIN,

CA—“When you take one of us on,you take all of us on.” Gov.Schwarzenegger learned this lessonwhen his attack on public sectorunions—Prop 75—went down inflames. Local 595 was a hub of activityfor phone banks and precinct walksby members, community volunteersand students who were outraged bythe Governator’s attacks. In AlamedaCounty, a voter mobilization effort bythe Building Trades and Central LaborCouncil turned out a 70 percent “no”

vote to help defeat the governor’s ini-tiatives statewide.

Arnold’s special election was awaste of state resources and cost tax-payers over $80 million. However, theelection increased the unions’ strengththrough member participation. Thanksto everyone who worked so hard toget out the vote. The slogan for the2006 General Election: Terminate theTerminator.

Local 595 mourns the recent deathof retired Bro. Clayton Redgrave. Clayand his brother Rich followed theirfather, Frank, in becoming 595 mem-bers in 1947. Clay was a foundingmember of the 595 credit union andserved on the Examining and Execu-tive Boards. Four of his five sons,Allen, Dave, Paul and Jeff, are Local595 members.

MARTA SCHULTZ, P.S.

Hospital ConstructionL.U. 596 (i,o,t&u), CLARKSBURG,

WV—After long anticipation the new$265 million United Hospital Center inClarksburg, WV, will begin construc-tion. This project has had its ups anddowns over the last several years.Also, the $80 million Monongalia Gen-eral Hospital construction expansionwill begin. Both projects have a Pro-ject Labor Agreement in place forunion trades.

Construction is also beginning onthe WVU Student Housing project.

Congratulations and best wishes toour 2005 retirees: Larry Smith, JamesWalker, Lyda Poling, Nick Pinti, JohnPeters, John Sisler and Robert Wright.

BUTCH ADAMS, P.S.

Dispatch InfoL.U. 611 (catv,es,i,lctt,o,spa&u),

ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Kudos to com-mittee members who put together our2005 children’s Christmas party. Greatjob, guys.

Don’t forget: Hiring hall procedureschanged effective Dec. 1, 2005. Therewill no longer be a day book. You willhave to wait for the dispatcher to callyou for a job; so make sure the hallhas your contact information.

The hall brought Eric Garcia onboard. Eric’s duties will include orga-nizing.

With regret we report the passing ofShamash Crawford. Shamash was killedin a motorcycle accident Nov. 8, 2005.

Local 611 extends condolences tothe families of: Chester Hamner,Gilbert Lopez, Carbon F. Ream,Thomas M. Elrod, Doyle D. McMillan,James C. Dingler, Carroll E. Wheeler,Shamash K. Crawford, John Cook Jr.,John R. Norvell and Jack G. Pulice.May our brothers rest in peace.

DARRELL J. BLAIR, P.S.

Unionism ClassesL.U. 613 (em,i,o,rts&spa), ATLANTA,

GA—To reinforce organizing effortsand strengthen its labor force, Local613 instituted a new education programgeared toward newly organized mem-bers and designed to educate memberson the history of organized labor.

Covered are topics such as historiclabor strikes and workplace tragedies,as well as organized labor’s involve-ment in civil rights campaigns. Thefirst segment covers the PullmanStrike, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, theSanitation Workers Strike in Memphis,etc. Also covered are political aware-ness and Wal-Mart’s anti-union stance.The second segment covers the historyof the IBEW and our local. A lessonon traveling etiquette provides newmembers with guidelines when work-ing in another local’s jurisdiction.

The pilot program resulted from aLocal 613 member’s senior researchproject for the National Labor College.

Thanks to the efforts of Bus. Mgr.Gene R. O’Kelly and the Executive

Board, funds were appropriated toprovide the classes free of charge toall members.

RALPH ANDERSON, P.S.

Red Seal OpportunitiesL.U. 625 (ees,em,i,mar&mt), HALI-

FAX, NS, CANADA—Congratulationsto our newest journeymen: Bros. BarryPurcell, Glen MacNeil and Sid Humby.That Red Seal will open up manyopportunities for you.

Congratulations also to recentretirees: Bros. Richard Turner, StephenMacKenzie, John “Jack” Ripley, Wen-dell Reid and Danny Purcell.

Local 625’s first annual RetireesBanquet was well-attended. Membersreceiving 40-year service pins in 2005were: Bros. Ken Boutilier, Paul Car-penter, Garry Gaul, Joseph Landry,Gary Langille, Barry Oickle, JamesScammell and Ted Stevens.

In 2005 Bro. Tim Swinamer and Ifacilitated six “New Member Orienta-tion” courses attended by 88 members.

Our Public Relations Committeedonated $1,000 to mainland Nova Sco-

tia’s 42nd annual Christmas DaddiesTelethon. Bus. Mgr./Fin.Sec. CordellCole presented the cheque Dec. 3 onlive television. The committee alsopurchased 40 30-second safety mes-sage spots with season’s greetings toair on ATV and CTV television.

TOM GRIFFITHS, PRES./P.S.

Welcome to ContractorsL.U. 640 (em,i,rts,spa,u,govt,mo&

mt), PHOENIX, AZ—On Dec. 1, Local640 celebrated an unprecedented suc-cess in our joint organizing efforts withthe Seventh District by welcomingseven new contractors! These sevensigned a transitional agreement thatbegins Jan.1, 2006, and talks are ongo-ing with five other contractors to dothe same. This success stems from anew attitude of flexibility and coopera-tion between contractors and theunion that began with a “strategic part-nership” with Rosendin Electric at Intelabout two years ago. This partnershipled to the adoption of the Code ofExcellence in our area

Atttending the celebration wereSeventh District Int. Vice Pres.Jonathan B. Gardner; Int. Reps.Thomas C. Davis and Steven M. Speer;Local 640 Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Dale D.Jacks; District Org. Ricardo Santoyo;and Local 640 Org. Fernando Trujillo.

Thanks to Michael Bragone, EarlPierce and volunteers who helped

make our annual golf tournament, pic-nic and pin ceremony each a hugesuccess!

DEAN WINE, P.S.

Annual Pig RoastL.U. 648 (em,i,spa&u), HAMILTON,

OH—Our annual pig roast saw over100 people attending. Dale Truster is

our chef and does an excellent jobevery year. We all enjoyed great foodand good brotherhood.

Local 648 retirees and their spouseschartered a bus and enjoyed a trip tothe Cincinnati Zoo.

Local 648 mourns the deaths of threelocal brothers. Donald France, a 41-yearmember, died July 22, 2005; OrvilleGessell, 40-year member, died Aug. 29,2005; and Charlie Parish, a 52-yearmember, passed away Nov. 7, 2005.These brothers will be sadly missed.

FRANK CLOUD, P.S.

Show of SupportL.U. 649 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), ALTON,

IL—The Madison County Labor Dayparade had a good show of IBEWsupport with 125 members and 200family members demonstrating theirunion pride.

Family Readiness, a support groupoperating out of Litchfield, IL, assistsmilitary service personnel and theirfamilies. When PFC Doug Phelpsreceived orders to become part of“Operation Iraqi Freedom,” he was inthe middle of a remodel on the fam-ily’s home. Local 649 Bus. Rep. MarkWoulfe was contacted by FamilyReadiness group leaders about electri-cal work needed for the Phelps’house. Bro. Woulfe, along with Local649 volunteers Lloyd Gross and BradBecker, installed 200A service andsecurity lights and completed thewiring portion of the remodel whilePFC Phelps was deployed in Iraq.

Congratulations to our new jour-neyman wiremen: JoAnn Berg, PatrickBohn, Michael Buis, James England,William Hammond, Mark Klaas, LorenKulp, Jesse Landers, James Lucas,Daniel Mandorca, Robert Moore, Dar-ren Smith, Bruce Snider, Louis Thomp-son and Richard Wieckhorst; and tolineman Josh Lenihan. Job well done!

BRYAN J. BERG, P.S.

Upcoming ElectionsL.U. 654 (i), CHESTER, PA—The

work situation has improved withmore portions of the racetrack beingawarded and work at Conaco-Phillipsproceeding. Several other smaller pro-jects have also helped to keep mem-bers moving off the book at a timewhen work usually slows.

As we begin the year, all of us arefaced with some very importantupcoming elections. Positions in thePennsylvania Legislature, the U.S. Con-gress, and the governor’s office will beup for election in November. There isno doubt just how important it is tovote. But it is necessary it is to do morethan that if we are to retain or improvelegislation at the federal, state and locallevels to preserve worker rights and the

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Local 557 volunteers at a June 2005 Habitatfor Humanity project,from left: OrganizerPhil Barnette, ScottGale, Pres. CharlieGricar and Bus. Mgr.Robert Orr. Many other local hands alsoworked on the twoIBEW-wired Habitathouses in Saginaw.

Local 558 JATC wireman graduating class of 2005: from left, standing,Travis Owen, David Richardson, David Fenn, Phillip McDougal, RoderickGunn, David Newton, Adam Wilbanks and Bradley Peden; seated, TonyQuillen, Marcus Davis, Adgie Allen, Eric Youngman and Michael Morgan.The 2005 JATC lineman graduates are Ted Barry LeMay Jr. and Chad CraigWhitfield (photo inset).

Local 569 members attend service-pin presentation, (L-R): 50-year memberDavid Ranta, 55-year member Neil Ricketts; 60-year members RichardWelsbacher, Paul Blackwood, Kenneth Myron Jr. and Charles Matthews;65-year member Lester Sheggeby; and 70-year member Joseph Marchese.

Local 595 members at the Juvenile Justice Detention Center jobsite say“No on 75!”

Local 611’s late-Bro. Shamash K.Crawford at a Jobs Day event inSanta Fe, NM.

Local 625 Bus. Mgr. Cordell Cole (fourth from left) congratulates serviceaward recieients. From left: Bruce Collier, Ron Bayers, Fern Tardif, Cole,James Scammell, Eric Kennedy, Danny Purcell, Ted Stevens, Dave Rudolph,and Blair Fraser. Not pictured is Steve Wade.

Local 640 and IBEW Seventh District welcome new contractors toStrategic Partnership. From left, Int. Vice Pres. Jonathan B. Gardner (rear),Mike Neptune, Ray Suarez, Tim Foor, Ricardo Santoyo, Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec.Dale D. Jacks, Mike Greenawalt, Carlos Yado, John Hillen, Larry Noirfalise,Steve Speer, Joe Perry and Paul Sheffler.

Local 649brothers dis-play IBEWbanner in theMadisonCounty, IL,Labor Dayparade.

We mourn Bro. Will Friley, whowas killed on the job. Bro. Friley wasa 29-year old journeyman lineman. Heleaves behind a loving family andmany union brothers and sisters whoare proud to have known him.

We are looking at a slow winter. Athis writing, we have 94 journeymanwiremen on the Book 1 out-of-worklist. We look forward to 2006, anticipat-ing some proposed projects to begin.

Safety—live and breathe it every-day!

MARSHA STEELE, P.S.

Contracts RatifiedL.U. 712 (c&i), BEAVER, PA—We

negotiated new three-year workingagreements with the local chapter ofNECA for inside and residential wire-men. The agreements should provebeneficial for our members, contractorsand the industry. Local 712, with NECA,is working to gain more of the residen-tial market. We are adding the Plus 5warranty program for new homes andadvertising more aggressively with theuse of the e-contractors program.

The steam generators replacementoutage at Beaver Valley power stationbegins in February. Work is ongoing atthe coal burner in Shippingport andNOVA Chemical. We appreciate theemployment other locals have pro-vided our out-of-work members.

Federal and state primary electionstake place this spring. Don’t rely oncampaign rhetoric to make your votingdecision. Vote for the candidates whohave supported legislation favorable toour cause and vote out those whohave not. Check voting records at theIBEW Web site: www.ibew.org.

LARRY L. NELSON, V.P.

Swearing InL.U. 760 (i,lctt,o,rts,spa&u), KNOX-

VILLE, TN—On Sept. 26, 2005, over100 members and distinguished guestswitnessed the swearing-in of Local 760Bus. Mgr. George Bove at the regularmeeting. Bro. Bove gave an upliftingspeech after taking his oath of office.He outlined plans for the future with amission statement for our local: “Tobuild a positive presence in our juris-diction through local union and com-munity involvement,” and to “makeour card and seal a certificate of frater-nity, honesty, efficiency, and reliabil-

ity,” according to Local 760 bylaws. Hepresented a vision for the future withhis “Power 2020” plans to carry ourlocal forward.

Among the guests were IBEWTenth District Int. Rep. Brent Hall,Training Dir. A.J. Pearson, and NECAChapter Mgr. Chase Pendergast.

FRANK ANDERSON, P.S.

Gaining GroundL.U. 768 (c,i,lctt,o,t&u), KALISPELL,

MT—Our local’s work picture wasvery good in 2005. We expect ourwork to remain strong through 2006.Without the efforts of our organizer,Brian Booth, and the support of themembership, this would not havebeen possible. When it comes to mar-ket recovery there is no standing still.If you’re not gaining ground—you’regoing backward.

We were pleased recently to giveservice pins to the following members:55-year pin recipients—Darlis Newlin,Leo Ost and Rex McMurdo (posthu-mously); 50-year pins—Don Phillipsand Lyle Shuttlesworth; 40 year pins—former Bus. Mgr. Reg McMurdo andformer Organizer Jim Peterson; 35-yearpin—George Belt; and 30-year pins—Pres. Steve Haarstick and Scot Larkin.Congratulations, brothers. The local isgrateful for your years of dedicatedservice.

LARRY LANGLEY, B.M.

Projects Under WayL.U. 773 (as,em,i,mo&o), WIND-

SOR, ON, CANADA—Daimler Chryslerofficially recently announced thebuilding of a new paint shop, whichshould insure some longevity for thatassembly plant. Chrysler built its firstWindsor assembly plant in 1928. Mostof that structure still stands today asthe minivan trim plant. The shovel isground for the new Casino Windsor100,000 sq. ft. convention center,which includes a 23-story hotel. A callfor manpower is expected early in thenew year. Other projects our membersare working on include the LouRomano sewage plant, Nemak alu-minum foundry and five new schools.

Local 773’s annual children’s Christ-mas party and retirees lunch weregreat successes. Special thanks toSanta and all his helpers. Another tra-dition Local 773 started was giving aChristmas turkey to our retired mem-bers. In recent years due to the many

retired members and other difficultieswe now give gift certificates. We thankall the locals that have provided workfor our members this past year.

DAVID SPENCER, P.S.

Volunteer RecognizedL.U. 777 (u), READING, PA—Con-

gratulations for a job well-done toLocal 777 lineman Jim Hoke. Jimworked on a fund-raiser to benefit theMuscular Dystrophy Association tohelp send “Jerry’s Kids” to summercamp. Jim was placed in a lock-uptype cell until he collected enoughdonations to be released from “jail.”

Bro. Hoke serves on the Local 777Executive Board. A resident of theLebanon, PA, area, he also has servedon his area school board and withcommunity sports programs. Thanksto Jim and all IBEW members whovolunteer their time.

MIKE GABNER, B.M./F.S.

Labor Issues AddressedL.U. 804 (i&o), KITCHENER, ON,

CANADA—On Nov. 2, 2005 Local 804Bus. Mgr. Mark Kuehl, Asst. Bus. Mgr.Bob Morris and PAC Chmn. JohnMikuljan, along with local BuildingTrades Council representatives, metwith the Hon. Joe Fontana, Federal

Minister of Labour. At the privatemeeting, the Minister and BuildingTrades members discussed topics asvaried as: a Labour ManagementAgreement between the OntarioProvincial Government and the Fed-eral Government, tax write-offs fortradesmen working away from home,back-end loaded financial incentivesfor employers taking apprenticesthrough to journeyman qualification,temporary foreign workers, and travelallowances for tradesmen to work outof province. All participants empha-sized that laws and policies are mean-ingless without rigorous enforcement.The discussions were positive andMinister Fontana, the son of a steamfitter, clearly understood the issues andis prepared to address them.

BOB MORRIS, A.B.M.

Congratulations, BrothersL.U. 861 (i&o), LAKE CHARLES,

LA—Harlan Duhon Sr., longtime busi-ness manager of IBEW Local 861, wasnamed the international representativeunder the union’s coastal initiative. Inhis new post, he will work with tenlocal unions between Mobile, AL, andBrownsville, TX.

Jeffrey Sanders is Local 81’s newbusiness manager. Bro. Sanders hasserved as assistant business manager,treasurer, financial secretary and Exec-utive Board member in his 27 years asa member of the local.


ability to make a decent wage. Gettinginvolved early as a supporter, or betteryet, as a candidate will improve ourpolitical representation. Whether that ofa school board member or a townshipcommissioner, any position increasesour presence and influence.

JIM RUSSELL, R.S.

Safe & Happy 2006 L.U. 659 (c,catv,em,i,lctt,o,st&u),

MEDFORD, OR—Our membershipcontinues to increase, the local is doingfine financially and our treasury hasincreased overall. We look forward to aprosperous 2006 for all our members.

Bro. Patrick “Trick” Lanigan tooksecond prize in the 2005 WesternStates Apprenticeship Competition.Bro. Lanigan, who works for ValleyElectrical Contractors, competedagainst apprentices from 28 locals inseven states. He is the first Crater LakeElectrical JATC graduate to place in thecontest since 1996; he completed pro-jects in Motor Controls, ResidentialWiring, Material Identification andConduit Bending.

Recently ratified contracts: CentralLincoln PUD, Areva, Avista PhysicalUnit, Consumers Power Unit B, Coos-Curry Electric, Flagging agreements,Lane Electric Unit A, and Osmose.

Recent successful organizing efforts:Arbor Tree, Utility Tree and someinside wireman shops.

KATHY JOY, R.S.

Electric Light ParadeL.U. 665 (i,rts&spa), LANSING,

MI—Once again, we were the largestsponsor of the Electric Light Parade.The parade is part of the “Silver Bellsin the City” celebration, which startswith the parade and ends with the

lighting of a Christmas tree in front ofthe state Capitol building. The eventdrew some 50,000 spectators to down-town Lansing. Thanks to our membersand their families who helped prepareour terrific float. To help with nextyear’s float, contact Sue at the unionhall.

On Jan. 20, 2006, we are hosting aWinter Banquet at the Lansing Con-vention Center. You should havereceived an invitation for the banquet.We will have dinner, dancing and spe-cial awards. We look forward to seeingeveryone there.

JEREMY HIDALGO, P.S.

Apprentice GraduationL.U. 681 (i,o&spa), WICHITA FALLS,

TX—The Wichita Falls JATC held itsannual apprenticeship completion din-ner May 30, 2005. We were honoredby the attendance of NJATC Exec. Dir.Michael Callanan. He encouraged allapprentices to pursue future opportu-nities in journeyman upgrade trainingto stay abreast of new technology andthe work we will be challenged tocompete for.

Congratulations to all graduates andhonorees. Justin Willson received theaward for Outstanding 5th YearApprentice. Brock Myers and ChrisWilbur received awards for perfectclass attendance for all five years. EachOutstanding Apprentice, selected from

their respective class year, received aRandy Cox 2005 Outstanding Appren-tice award. Randy was owner of JoeAdair Electric and a dedicated JATCchairman. He passed away shortlybefore our banquet. We will missRandy. We appreciate all he did forour apprentices.

LARRY CHAMBERLAIN, B.M.

Service Awards DinnerL.U. 683 (em&i), COLUMBUS,

OH—The 47th 25-Year Club dinnerdance in October was a fantasticevening of fellowship, with 436 peo-ple in attendance.

Congratulations to the 29 new 25-year members who received awards:Jeffrey Bender, Patricia Bonham,Theodore Brewer, Richard Burns,Randy Butcher, Louis Ciminello Jr.,Michael Conley, Thomas Creech, Jef-frey Cyran, Edward Doersam, RobertDrow, Gregory Edwards, Thomas Ey,Ricci Fleming, David Fritz, BruceGirardi, Melvin Haines, TimothyKeysor, James Miller, William Neud-ing, Michael Ohlinger, Ernest Roddy,Glenn Rodgers, Jeffrey Rose, TimothyShaffer, Raymond Volk, Clyde Wilson

IV, Julia Wilson and John Wright. Many members also received 30-60

year pins. Congratulations to all. Yourdedication to our local and our indus-try has made us who we are today.

We look forward to exciting changesin 2006. Attend union meetings!

BARRY HUGHES, V.P./P.S.

TID Co-Gen SuccessL.U. 684 (c,i,o,rts&st), MODESTO,

CA—The New Year has arrived withstate certification, the new reality.

Thanks to IBEW travelers whohelped us staff the TID Co-gen. Thisaccomplishment opens opportunitiesfor future work. The work picturelooks good—projects include theKaiser Hospital complex, the Cuper-tino western addition to Merced Col-lege, Performing Arts project inModesto and others. With the “Codeof Excellence” we earn new jobs.

Local 684 mourns the passing ofLloyd Drury and Bob Hamilton, whoserved the IBEW with long and distin-guished careers.

With defeat of all the union-bustingpropositions in California’s specialelection, let’s hope we can get back towork building the Golden State.

TORREY NEWTON, P.S.

Blast Furnace ProjectL.U. 697 (i), GARY AND HAM-

MOND, IN—Yes, we still do produceraw iron for finished steel in theUnited States! U.S. Steel’s sprawlingGary, IN, works is home to the com-pany’s new flagship blast furnace. The#14 blast furnace will replace old fur-nace #13 in Gary (see photo).

The new furnace will be capable of

producing 9,200 tons of pig iron perday to be processed into mostly flat-rolled product for the automotive andappliance industries. Pictured next to#13 is the world’s largest crane used todismantle and erect the furnaces at allthe union projects.

Meade Electric Co Inc. is the localsignatory contractor performing thebulk of electrical and instrumentationtasks on the job, employing over 200IBEW members. It’s nice to once againemploy travelers from our sister Local531 and other IBEW locals.

On Oct. 14 Local 697 held ourannual awards banquet at AvalonManor. Over 150 members receivedyears-ofservice awards. Special hon-oree for the night was Bro. Ken Brown,who received his 65-year award.

DAVID A. SODERQUIST, P.S.

Proposed ProjectsL.U. 702 (as,c,catv,cs,em,es,et,govt,i,

it,lctt,mo,mt,o,p,pet,ptc,rtb,rts,se,spa,st,t,u,uow&ws), WEST FRANKFORT, IL—We welcome Bus. Rep. Richard Cun-ningham to the 702 office staff.Richard began his membership with702 as an apprentice wireman 35 yearsago. He will be an asset to our mem-bers and our staff.


Local 659 member Patrick Lanigan.

Local 665’s Electric Light Paradefloat under construction.

Local 681 fifth-year instructor Brad Scates (left) congratulates graduatesBrock Myers, Chris Wilbur, Cody Paschall, Cody Sanders and Justin Willson.

Local 683 presented 20-year service awards. From left: Pres. DennisNicodemus, Guy Yates, Bob Dillard, Ferd Kirby, Jeff Deckard, Mark Elder,Dave Girardi, Barry Hughes, Craig Nicodemus, Marty Deem and Bus. Mgr.Mario Ciardelli.

Old #13 blast furnace at U.S.Steel’s Gary, IN, works comesdown to make way for #14. MeadeElectric Co. is the electrical con-tractor for the project, employingover 200 IBEW Local 697 membersand travelers.

Local 702’s class of 2005apprentice lineman graduatesreceive journeyman certifi-cates presented by Bus. Rep.Steve Hughart (back row,left). From left, front row,Mark Genet, Will Riley, DarinPrange and Jeff Palmer; backrow, Bus. Rep. Hughart, MarkHale and Shannon Davis.

IBEW Tenth District Int. Vice Pres.Robert P. Klein (right) greets Local760 Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. GeorgeBove.

Local 768 Bus. Mgr. Larry Langley(right) presents Rich Fleming his25-year pin at the Rob GilesElectric jobsite.

Local 773 memberJohn Hope Sr. (second from right)receives 50-year ser-vice award. Extendingcongratulations arehis sons John HopeJr. (left) and MikeHope (right), bothLocal 773 members;and Bus. Mgr. SolFurer (second fromleft).

From left, Local804 Bus. Mgr.Mark Kuehl,Asst. Bus. Mgr.Bob Morris,Federal Ministerof Labor JoeFontana andLocal 804 PACChmn. JohnMikuljan.

IBEW Local 861 Bus. Mgr. JeffreySanders (left), IBEW Int. Rep.Harlan Duhon Sr. and Local 861Pres. Dwayne “Tink” Reeves.

Local 777 lineman Jim Hokedonned “jailbird” stripes to partici-pate in a Muscular DystrophyAssociation fund-raiser.

New Business ManagerL.U. 1220 (rtb), CHICAGO, IL—“I

have learned a lot through the years,and now I am in a position to preserveand perpetuate the principles of union-ism that I believe in so strongly,” saidMadeleine Monaco, 1220’s new busi-ness manager. “So, I am concernedabout our older members who are notyet ready to retire, and our new mem-bers who have battles to fight everyday in our ever-changing industry.”

Sister Monaco’s 20 years at 1220give the local continuity and a long-range perspective. “Each time a newbusiness manager was elected—Iserved five of them—we would reviewprocedures and make them better,” shesaid. “I’m no stranger to politicsbecause I represented about 15,000people as alderman for the city ofProspect Heights, IL. I also wasappointed Palwaukee Airport commis-sioner.” She continues to serve on theDePaul University Labor Education Pro-gram Advisory Board.

The Executive Board swore Bus.Mgr. Monaco in at the Novembermeeting after former Bus. Mgr. RoWratschko moved on to the I.O. inWashington, DC, as assistant to thedirector of Broadcasting.

JIM STERNE, P.S./B.R.

‘A Vested Interest’L.U. 1245 (catv,em,govt,lctt,o,pet,

t&u), VACAVILLE, CA—Dozens ofLocal 1245 members have left theirregular job duties temporarily to assistmanagement in a major transformationproject at Pacific Gas & Electric. Thecompany seeks to change workprocesses in several areas.

Bus. Mgr. Perry Zimmerman saidthe local had a vested interested inhelping PG&E get it right. “Bigchanges can have an impact on jobs,and we will look very closely at howany proposal affects our members’ jobsecurity,” said Zimmerman. But job

security is a long-term issue and theunion knows “employees cannot pros-per if the company fails to keep upwith the times,” he said.

“Our members have talked foryears about some [needed changes]and now we have an opportunity tohelp make some of those changes areality,” said Senior Asst. Bus. Mgr.Tom Dalzell. However, the unionremains adamantly opposed to thecompany’s plan to close all local cus-tomer service offices, Dalzell said.

Local 1245 celebrated the defeat ofGov. Schwarzenegger’s anti-union bal-lot measures in California’s specialelection. Thanks to members whohelped with phone banks.

Local 1245 retirees continue tomobilize concerning growing healthcare costs. Two new chapters, inVacaville\Sacramento and in SantaRosa, have joined existing chapters inDublin (East Bay area) and San Jose.

ERIC WOLFE, P.S.

Solidarity Day L.U. 1289 (u), LAKEWOOD, NJ—An

enthusiastic committee, headed byLocal 1289 Treas. Dan Rosato, plannedSolidarity Day 2005. Committee mem-bers were: Doug Bonneau, KattieEpps, Ed Kaboski, Bill Pazienza, Mau-reen Selvage and Anna Verde. Manyother volunteers pitched in to help.

This was the 15th Solidarity Day cel-ebration held by Locals 1289, 400 and1820 at the Local 400 union hall in WallTownship. The event was well-attendedby members and their families.

Members enjoyed great food, funand fellowship with co-workers andtheir families. There was entertainmentfor the children and a surprise visitfrom Santa. Thanks to the committeeand all volunteers, who made Solidar-ity Day possible. We want to continuethis tradition.

ED STROUP, B.M./PRES.

AmerGen ContractL.U. 1306 (uow), DECATUR, IL—

Local 1306 joined Locals 51, 309, 649and 702 to establish the IBEW IllinoisSystem Council. In part, our objectiveis to provide a collective effort that

will increase solidarity and raise thequality of work and life of all affectedmembers. [EDITOR’S NOTE: As of presstime, the system council had not beenofficially chartered.]

After several weeks of negotiationswith AmerGen Energy Company, ourmembers ratified a new five-year con-tract.

Congratulations to Sister Deb Alli-son, who passed the Senior Engineer-ing Representative test.

We are proud of the heartfeltresponse to the Hurricane Reliefefforts. Thanks to all who gave somuch and worked so diligently. Spe-cial thanks to Sister Arlene Trusner forher outstanding generosity.

Our 2005 Kenneth G. Colemanannual scholarship award went toAmanda Merriken, daughter of Local1306 member Debbie Merriken

Please remember our military fami-lies throughout the year

KARLENE KNISLEY, B.M/ F.S.

Five-Year ContractL.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MD—

Local 1307 ratified a new five-yearcontract with Choptank Electric Co-op,effective Oct. 16, 2005. It providesgeneral wages increases of 3.5, 3.25, 3,3.5 and 3.25 percent. Also includedare: equities for Lineman positions andthe Operation Utility person position;an Incentive Program, allowing volun-tary participation, for the Transporta-tion Dept.; improvements in theLineman Apprentice Training programand in vacation, sick and funeralleave; and other gains. We thank thenegotiating committee.

Congratulations to recent retireesRobert Atkins, Richard Choquette andLorita Coard. Each of them advancedthrough the ranks during their careersand can be proud of their accomplish-ments, which are too numerous todescribe in the space available here.Local 1307 thanks these members fortheir longtime, dedicated service asIBEW members. We wish each ofthem a long and happy retirement.

EDWARD D. SPARKS JR., F.S.

United Way AwardsL.U. 1381 (uow), HICKSVILLE, NY—

As a result of Local 1381’s generoussupport of United Way, a dinner washeld honoring Local 1381 and its mem-bers for their support in the 2004-2005campaign. United Way presented thelocal with four awards including “BestUnion Support” and “Largest CampaignIncrease.”

Our Volunteer Organizing Commit-tee continues its efforts to strengthenand multiply our numbers. Organizingmembers work hard to spread theword to other Long Islanders whowork in the same industry, regardingtheir legal right to organize. To assistin these efforts, the local recently hireda part-time organizer. Through sup-porting United Way and educatingunorganized workers, Local 1381 pro-motes a positive union message in ourcommunities.

CATHERINE MALINOWSKI, P.S.

Ice Fishing DerbyL.U. 1426 (i,o,rtb,spa&u), GRAND

FORKS, ND—The annual IBEW IceFishing Derby hosted by Local 714and Local 1426 will be held Feb. 18 atDevils Lake. All IBEW members andtheir families are invited to attend.

Please pre-register with Local 1426so we can get a count for the banquet.A block of rooms has been reserved atthe Great American Inn & Suites.Please make your own reservationsand mention you are with the IBEW.For any questions, call Local 714 at(701) 852-3025 or Local 1426 at (701)775-7601.

Local 1426 is proud to have thetraveling trophy in its possession. Wepredict success again this year. Hopeto see you there!

Work has been steady for Local1426. We indentured a record numberof apprentices in 2005, and as of thiswriting we have three people on Book1. We anticipate a busy spring with allof the proposed construction in thearea.

SETH THOMPSON, ORG.

Legacy of BrotherhoodL.U. 1439 (u), ST. LOUIS, MO—Our

60th anniversary celebration was Sept.10, 2005, and we celebrated three Life-saving Awards!

“Brotherhood,” as used in our logo,is a word that provides our road mapfor the future. By practicing brother-


Dwayne “Tink” Reeves will fill theassistant business manager positionvacated by Sanders. Bro. Reeves, whohas been a member of the local unionfor 16 years, also will serve as unionpresident.

LINDSEY WYNN, P.S.

New Union HallL.U. 894 (i&o), OSHAWA, ON,

CANADA—We are enjoying the manybenefits of our new hall. We thankLocal 894 Bro. Bill MacDonald andfamily for the many gifts and suppliesthey donated to our office and lunch-room. Special thanks to Local 894Bros. Chris Bigg and Colin Warmingerfor going the extra bit during construc-tion of our new hall.

We recently finished a major Christ-mas shutdown at the G.M. Autoplex.H.R. Stark opened its electrical divisionunder the direction of Mike Passfieldand Local 894 Bro. Cody Bartlett. Goodluck in your future endeavors. Let’skeep the union members working.

Congratulations to Wendy Mounte-nay, our office chief of staff, for 25years of service to Local 894.

Lots of activities are planned for2006. Our entertainment committee islooking for volunteers for the hockeytournament. We will offer manyclasses this year at our new hall. Comeout to meetings, have your say, getinvolved and work safe.

DARRELL SCOTT, R.S.

Windmill ProjectL.U. 910 (i&rts), WATERTOWN,

NY—Flat Rock Ridge sky line haschanged to make pollution-free windenergy. Construction on the MapleRun windmill project was in full swinglast summer and fall.

We had 43 Local 910 membersworking on the project and an addi-tional four working under the lineagreement. The project proceeded at arapid pace. Scores of towers havebeen erected. The switchyard and sub-station are also near completion. Thewind farm is scheduled to producepower from the first 120 1.5-megawattturbines by year’s end.

ROGER LaPLATNEY, P.S.

A Busy YearL.U. 915 (i&mt), TAMPA, FL—In July

former Local 308 was amalgamated into

Local 915 and Local 606. We welcomeformer 308 members into our local andencourage them to become an activepart of Local 915. Congratulations toBro. Jon Dehmel, the new assistantbusiness manager/organizer for Pascoand Pinellas counties.

We also had the southern part ofour jurisdiction reassigned. This meantlosing some great brothers and sistersas well as then-Asst. Bus. Mgr. MikeNagle and then-Organizer Joe D’Aguiar.We wish each of you the best.

Also, we have a major organizingblitz going on in Florida with the IBEWreaching out like never before. Thishas produced new classifications toincrease our membership. We as IBEWmembers need to continue to carry theunion in its highest standards and con-tinue to be a vital force in the con-struction industry. Our future may holdmany changes, but we can still be theelite with our continued dedication.

THERESA KING, P.S.

Puerto Rico Start UpL.U. 950 (es&i), SAN JUAN, PR—

After experiencing the excellent 2005NTI Training Seminar while participat-ing in OSHA 500, Codeology andCode Calculations courses, our busi-ness manager and myself began theprocess of training our members sowe can properly market our people tocontractors. Our members haverapidly been able to utilize the educa-tion they have been receiving withPRJATC and Local 950.

Our members expressed positivecomments such as, “Now our electri-cians have a learning foundation” andthe “Codeology course providedknowledge of all NEC fundamentals.”

In October 2005, our first contractorapproached us to recruit personnel.After only one week of work, this con-tractor was so grateful that he contin-ues to recruit our members. InNovember 2005 this contractorbecame the first official IBEW-NECAcontractor in Puerto Rico.

WILLIAM IRIZARRY, TR. DIR.

Career of ServiceL.U. 965 (em,govt&u), MADISON,

WI—Local 965 thanks Bro. Don Riggsfor his longtime service as a localunion officer. Initiated into the local in1962, Bro. Riggs retired Feb. 28, 2005.In the 1960’s he served in the local’sSouthern Area Unit as a steward andunit vice chairman. He served on theExecutive Board from 1971-78. He waselected treasurer in 1980 and held thatposition until 1983. From 1983-2004 heserved on the Executive Board.

At the July 2005 Executive Boardmeeting, the board recommended pur-chasing an IBEW watch for Bro. Riggs.His career spanning union service isan inspirational example to all. Wewish him well in his retirement.

KURT A. ROBERTS, P.S.

Service AwardsL.U. 1105 (i), NEWARK, OH—Con-

gratulations to members who receivedservice awards at the November 2005union meeting.

Award recipients are: for 50 years,Earl Patterson; 40 years, Bill Jones and

Rudy Thompson; 35 years, Jack Delik,David Harrison, Mike Prince and SteveScott; 30 years, Roland Bailey and TomHeiney; 25 years, Bert Eizensmits, RickJamison, Robert Norris, Ken Probasco,Robert Stoneburner and Ken VanMeter;15 years, Mary Bissonnette and WillieThomas; 10 years, Kip Appleman, RobDickson, Travis Gibson, Jaime Griffith,Mike Harrison, Jon McKee, DwaneMeyer, Steve Pennington, Jeff Rian,Richard Sands and Mike Schneider; andfor 5 years, Terry Cox, Stephen King,Jon Rhinehart, Jason Rice, Kellee Slackand Travis Stanton.

BILL HAMILTON, B.M.

Stewards Step UpL.U. 1116 (em,lctt&u), TUCSON,

AZ—What can you say about thosebrothers and sisters who step up? Justask members who get jobs back orproblems solved. The stewards at ourSpringerville Generating Station loca-tion did just that when the arbitrator’sdecision in a termination went in our

favor and a member was reinstated.Bros. Tom Malone, Lonnie Morris,Dwight Powers, Gabriel Peralta, RonArnold, John C. Whitmire, Rocky Her-rick, Dan Leeds and Rick Ryan assistUnit Chmn. Bill Butler in handlingmembers’ concerns.

Stewards in northern Arizona keepbusy too. They are: Prescott’s - LarryPennington, Clint Handley, DavidCardy and Tonya Maynarad; Cotton-wood’s—Jeff Epperson; Flagstaff’s—Charlotte Miller, Frank Gillis and CliffBalderas; Kingman’s—Charlie Brown;Lake Havasu’s—Bill Reynolds;Showlow’s—C. McLachin and RebeccaQuintana. 2006 should bring stewardsnew challenges, according to Bus.Mgr. Joe Carl. They are poised andready to handle our members’ needs.

Negotiations for 2006 were com-pleted with: Trico Electric Cooperative,SES Supplemental Tucson, and VehicleCoal & Ash Handling in Springerville.

RICHARD CAVALETTO, P.S.

Hurricane SeasonL.U. 1191 (u), WEST PALM BEACH,

FL—Three of the 2005 hurricanes

directly impacted our service territory.Hurricanes Katrina and Rita were mini-mal category 1 storms when they hitthe southernmost area of Florida.Local 1191 crews traveled to help withrestoration efforts in south Florida andthen on to Beaumont and Lumberton,TX, after hurricane Rita struck thecoast of Texas.

Hurricane Wilma came ashore inNaples on Oct. 24 as a category 3 hur-ricane and cut a path through the cen-ter of our service territory. It exitedPalm Beach leaving over 3 million cus-tomers out of power. Immediatelyafter the storm Local 1191 memberswent to work. They were joined bycrews from across the United Statesand Canada. It turned out to be thelargest natural disaster to hit Floridasince hurricane Andrew. Crewsworked 24/7 for over three weeks torestore power in our service territory.Congratulations to all on an outstand-ing job.

HARRY THOMAS, P.S


Local 910 Maple Run windmill project.

At Metro-Office Parkjobsite, Local 950’sinitial crew at workwith the first officialIBEW-NECA contrac-tor in Puerto Rico.From left, MiguelPagan Sr., GabrielDiaz, Hector Ferrer,Victor Sanchez andMiguel Pagan Jr.

Local 965 Exec.Board memberGary McGrath(left), Bus. Mgr.Shawn Reents,Asst. Bus. Mgr.Tony Bartels,retired officer DonRiggs and Asst.Bus. Mgr. KempGrutt.

Local 1105 Bus. Mgr. Bill Hamilton (left) and Pres. David Bradley (right)congratulate service award recipients, beginning second from left: TerryCox, Richard Sands, Mary Bissonnette, Rob Dickson, Travis Gibson, KenVanMeter, Jack Delik, Rudy Thompson and Ken Probasco.

Local 1220 Bus. Mgr. MadeleineMonaco is sworn into office byPres. Al Skierkiewicz. (Photo byBob Kastigar.)

A 2005 Solidarity DayCommittee comprisedmembers from Locals1289, 1820 and 400.From left, Kathy Epps,Bill Pazienza, DougBonneau, Ed Kaboski,Dan Rosato and AnnaVerde.

Local 1245 Senior Asst. Bus. Mgr. Tom Dalzell, left, led the successfulwage negotiations with Pacific Gas & Electric. Ratification ballots werestill being counted at press time.

Three generations of Local 1426wiremen. Newly initiated Bro. EricSansburn (center) with his father,Bro. Scott Sansburn (left), and avery proud retired Bro. ChuckSansburn (right).

New IBEW member Scott Peterson(left) is sworn into Local 1307 byJohn Genga, E-Board member.

into the IBEW on Oct. 31, 1945, and isa charter member of Local 1925.

CARSTEN KRADENPOTH,R.S.

Wind PowerL.U. 2085 (i), WINNIPEG, MB,

CANADA—Congratulations to our fivepioneers in the wind turbine industry.Stephane Deschambault, Guy Descham-bault, Gary Burnett, Dwight Turko andRay Asham were the initial crew work-ing on the first wind farm in Manitoba.To date we have 25 1.5 MW turbineson-line with the remaining 40 turbinesto be completed by February 2006.

Local 2085 held its 45th anniversaryparty and service pin presentation cere-mony. Congratulations to award recipi-ents. The Hon. Nancy Allan, Minister ofLabour in Manitoba, made the pin pre-

sentations. We were also honored thatInt. Vice Pres. Philip J. Flemming couldattend, and it was good to see so manyretired members attending.

Organizing is priority #1 in ourlocal. Thank-you to all who participatein our organizing campaigns.

Congratulations to new journeyper-sons who passed the Interprovincialexam and received their Red Sealdiplomas. May you enjoy many pros-perous years as IBEW electricians.

Welcome to all our new members.Please participate in activities andcourses the local offers.

RON STECY, B.M./F.S.

Growth for 2006!L.U. 2320 (t) MANCHESTER, NH—

Although our membership was at sta-

tus quo for 2005, that will change in2006. Bus. Mgr. Glenn Brackettannounced that the Holt Ave. CallCenter will be adding jobs to supportthe new fiber-based network, which isbeing deployed by our constructiondepartment throughout New Hamp-shire. These dispatch jobs will grow asthe network is expanded.

Local 2320 members were on thescene to help in Alstead, NH, whichwas devastated by a massive flood.The wall of water washed awayhomes, as well as more than 50 polesand miles of copper and fiber cables.Our members’ hard work to restorethe vital communications link did notgo unnoticed; they were treated to anappreciation breakfast with Gov. JohnLynch.

The 2005 Collette LeMay Scholar-ship Golf Tournament was again ahuge success, thanks to Bro. JohnMorrison. The event raised over$5,800. This year we awarded three$2,000 scholarships

JOHN MURPHY, P.S.

Johnson City OfficeSYSTEM COUNCIL U-07, JOHNSON

CITY, NY—IBEW System Council U-07recently moved to its new office at 273Main St., in Johnson City, NY. Electionresults for System Council U-07 officersare: Pres. Danny E. Addy (Local 83);Vice Pres. Gary L. Bonker (Local 83);and Sec.-Treas. Michael Lutz (Local966). System Council U-07 consists ofIBEW Locals 83, 249, 966 and 1143.

DON S. TUTTEL, P.S.


Associates WelcomeRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 71,

COLUMBUS, OH—The Retirees Clubof Local 71 is growing, yet we alwaysneed more members. We welcome Jimand Janet Dixon into our retiree ranks.We invite associate members tobecome active in our club. Any mem-ber over age 50 is welcome to join ourevents. Our associate members todaywill be our active retiree members oftomorrow.

Our spring meeting will be May 19and the fall reunion is set for Oct. 20.Our third annual Night at the Raceswill be held at Scioto Downs onThursday, June 22. Plans are beingmade for other trips and events in2006. Get active and participate!

DAVID FISSEL, PRES.

Annual DinnerRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 90, NEW

HAVEN, CT—Our annual retirementdinner was held Oct. 11, 2005, at theGroton Motor Inn to honor recentLocal 90 retirees.

Retirees honored were: Frank Api-cella, John Delcore, Albert DeLucia Jr.,Thomas Dembek, Richard Fish, JosephGambaccini, Joseph Gaudio Jr., RalphGiordano, Frank Gladwin, Gary Guc-cione, Kenneth Haeussler, Leslie John-

son Jr., Richard Kleinschmidt, ClydeAuger, Joseph Libretti, Michael Mas-saro, James Riccio, Mike Malanson,Peter Malanson and Richard Zisk. Con-gratulations to all and we invite you tojoin our Retirees Club.

Our club’s annual Christmas holi-day luncheon was Dec. 6 at FantasiaBanquet Facility in North Haven. Manythanks to club officers for a job well-done.

RICHARD LAUNDER, P.S.

Father/Son HonoreesRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 99, PROVI-

DENCE, RI—[EDITOR’S NOTE: Thisarticle was sent to the Journal March 7,2005. We regret that publication wasdelayed because the article was misfiled.We think members will nevertheless still

enjoy reading it. We are saddened toreport that Bro. Milton L. Demers passedaway in December 2005. Our sincere

condolences to the Demers family.]Our [2004] Christmas luncheon at

the Convention Center was wellattended. Service pins were awardedby Int. Rep. Richard Panagrossi, Local99 Bus. Mgr. Allen Durand andRetirees Club Pres. Ray Germer-shausen.

A highlight was presentation of a 65-year service pin to Bro. Milton L.Demers and a 50-year pin to his sonMilton E. Demers. Also receiving 50-year pins were Steven Burak, Wilfred P.Normandin, Charles Purdy and AlfredTrottier. Awarded 55-year pins wereLucien R. Hubert and George M. Smith

hood in our relationships to oneanother, we provide an example tothose we are mentoring. “Do unto oth-ers as you would have them do untoyou.” Bro. Henry Miller started thisBrotherhood as an example that every-one could follow. Let’s all work hardtogether to live out the dream he envi-sioned for us.

In response to the hurricanedestruction, our members providedgenerous donations and much hardwork. Local 1439 is grateful to be apartof such a time-honored, well-respectedtrade. Remember: The example you setis the legacy you leave.

KEN CARROLL, P.S.

AEP NegotiationsL.U. 1466 (u), COLUMBUS, OH—

Effective December 2005 Bro. SonnyKendall resigned as Executive Boardchairman. Sonny has been a longtimemember on the board and will bemissed. He resigned from the boardbecause of personal reasons beyondhis control. Sonny wished us all welland assured us that his support is stillwith us all.

Congratulations to Tracy West onhis 2005 IBEW photo contest award.

We are preparing for negotiations onour master contract with AmericanElectric Power (AEP) and should havesome update news at the union meet-ings. Union meetings are held the thirdMonday of each month at the Colum-bus Union Hall, and the third Thursdayin Zanesville at Papa Chuck’s restau-rant—7:30 p.m. both locations.

CHARLES TIPPIE, A.B.M.

Politics & Horse RacingL.U. 1501 (ees,em,mo,pet,rts&t),

BALTIMORE, MD—The election forgovernor in 2006 will be important tothe future of horse racing in Marylandand the job security of our membersemployed in this industry. MagnaEntertainment has publicly stated it willcut back its racing days at the Marylandtracks, and this will have a negativeeffect on our members employed atAmTote, where we represent workerswho manufacture and maintain the totemachines at these tracks.

Gov. Robert Ehrlich campaigned onbringing slots into Maryland tracks, buthe has failed to persuade the legisla-ture to do so. Political motives andparty politics are at play and thegubernatorial candidates hold differing

positions on the issue. The two lead-ing contenders for the Democraticnomination for governor are BaltimoreMayor Martin O’Malley and Mont-gomery County Executive DouglasDuncan. O’Malley states he will sup-port slots and Duncan opposes them.

The future of horse racing in Mary-land faces a lot of political “ifs.”

DION F. GUTHRIE, B.M./PRES.

Lights for New Year’sL.U. 1547 (c,em,i,o,t&u), ANCHOR-

AGE, AK—IBEW Local 1547 and theAlaska Chapter of NECA co-hostedtheir second annual “IBEW/NECA NewYear’s Eve Fire and Ice Celebration” inAnchorage. The city-wide eventincludes: fireworks, a laser light show,ice skating, fire jugglers and a liveband. More than 5,000 people join inthe festivities. IBEW/NECA also co-sponsored “New Years at Noon—aKid’s Celebration.” Both events arepart of an ongoing labor/managementcooperation public relations programsponsored by the Alaska Chapter ofNECA and IBEW Local 1547.

Local 1547 mourns the passing ofjourneyman lineman Tommy VanBuskirk. A 34-year member, he will beremembered for his kindness and ded-icated service to his union, friends andfamily.

MELINDA TAYLOR, P.S.

Ron Thom MemorialL.U. 1574 (catv,i,t&u), WHITE-

HORSE, YT, CANADA—We are greatlysaddened to report the death of Local1574 Bro. Ron Thom on Oct. 19, 2005.While traveling home to Fort Nelson,BC, Bro. Thom was involved in an autoaccident near Dease Lake, BC, and suc-cumbed to his injuries. Ron first joinedNorthwestel Inc. in Feb. 1981 andthroughout his career, while stationedin many communities across Canada’snorth, earned the respect of his peersas an integral member in the technicalranks. Memorial services were held inYellowknife, NWT; Whitehorse, YT;and Fort Nelson, BC. Dozens of Ron’sco-workers attended to pay theirrespects. Ron leaves behind three chil-dren, Eric, Kirsten and Caitlin, and hismany friends and relatives. We will allmiss his professionalism, insight andthe contributions he made to the work-place and to his community. Ron was aman who made a difference.

W.C. GRYBA, B.M./F.S.

News From AugustaL.U. 1579 (i&o), AUGUSTA, GA—

IBEW Local 1579 Bus. Mgr. T.S.Yarbrough stepped down as presidentof the Augusta Building & Trades

Council. Filling the ABT post is Plumb-ing Pipe Fitting Local 150 Bus. Mgr.Charles Hardigree. We congratulateCharles and know he will continue thegreat leadership shown by Bro.Yarbrough.

Construction work in our jurisdictionis still slow. Work at SRS moves up anddown. Special projects such as theMOX facilities are slowly phasing in.The ground clearing started but no timeschedule is in place for hiring electri-cians. The SALT Project was placed onhold because of design changes. Otherconstruction news: Three large con-struction projects in town will start in2006. Augusta Water Works treatmentfacility on Highland Ave. and an $8 mil-lion facility should start hiring electri-cians in the spring. Bids are going outfor a $1 million hospital project. Thedrawings will be issued in Jan. 2006,and work will start immediately.

I recently came across a Local 1579photo, taken in 2002, of a fearsomefoursome looking for work as travelerswith IBEW Local 26. Waiting on a callout, we toured the Battle Grounds ofBull Run in Manassas, VA (see photo).

JOHNNY HUTCHESON,A.B.M./ORG.

Work Picks UpL.U. 1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENS-

BORO, KY—Work has picked up inour jurisdiction. The Western KentuckyEnergy Coleman plant scrubber inHawesville, KY, is well underway. Gal-loway Electric is on site and hiring.The new Kohls department store inOwensboro went to Dynalectric and ishiring our members. PPMI has theG.E. plant renovation in Madisonville,KY, and is starting to hire. PremierElectric and The State Group mainte-nance projects are ongoing and hiring.And we have several prevailing wageprojects coming up for bid.

Welcome to our new office secre-

tary, Peggy Brown. Our best wishesfor a happy retirement to former sec-retary Connie Murphy.

Bro. Kenny Woodward resignedfrom the Examining Board and wasappointed to the Executive Board tofill the position vacated by Bro. JerryHowton, who retired. Bro. LarryBoswell is now board chairman.

Service pins were awarded inNovember. Among award recipientswas 60-year member Joseph M. Vitti-tow. Also, 2005 retirees received pinsand clocks.

We mourn the passing of retiredmembers Walter “Buster” Dame, JoeVanwinkle and A.D. Cowgell.

TIM BLANDFORD, PRES.

Why Elections MatterL.U. 1749 (u), NEW JOHN-

SONVILLE, TN—Some folks frownupon political shop talk but thisshould be a real part of our lives.

So much legislation and politicalpolicy—on prevailing wages, healthinsurance, energy costs, etc.—affectsour everyday standard of living. Sus-pension of prevailing wage provisionsin Hurricane Katrina stricken areas, taxbreaks for the richest top 2 percent,elimination of unemployment insur-ance and escalating health-care costsall are disgusting policies pushed bythe current administration.

We must make sure our membersare informed and registered to vote. Ifwe work hard we can take back theCongress in 2006. COPE funds arevital. We can make a difference. Sosee your stewards and sign up.

In recent elections, many unionmembers voted for the RepublicanParty because of “moral” issues. Weare correct to support moral issues,but without a job we will have a hardtime financing issues important to us.

Vote for candidates who supportworking families. Save our jobs, thenwe can battle in a united manner.

MARK DeJULIIS, P.S.POLITICAL COORDINATOR

Retiree HonoredL.U. 1925 (i,o&u), MARTIN, TN—

Bro. Leslie B. Tarver was recognizedfor his 60-years as an IBEW member ata recent ceremony in his honor. Bro.Tarver reflected on the changes he hasseen in our industry in his lifetime andthe importance of belonging to theIBEW. He also challenged each mem-ber present to remain steady and trueto the Brotherhood and the labormovement. Bro. Tarver was initiated


RETIREES

Local 1501 Bus. Mgr./Pres. DionGuthrie (right) shakes hands withBaltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley ata political fund-raiser for the mayor.

Local 1579membersVernon Wise, SusanCromer, Andy Cromerand KevinKeenan.

Local 1701 presented serviceawards at the November monthlymeeting. Among pin recipientswere, from left, 45-year memberRobert Wood, and 55-year mem-bers Randall Shutt and John Bethel.

Local 1925 charter member LeslieB. Tarver (center) with his son, Bro.Ralph Tarver (right), and Bus.Mgr./Pres. Shane Roberts.

Local 2085wind turbineindustry crew.

IBEW Local 2320,Manchester,NH, memberswere laudedfor their workrestoring vitaltelecom linksafter a mas-sive flood.

Local 99’s lateretired Bro. Milton L. Demers (right)and his son MiltonE. Demers (bottomleft) with IBEW Int.Rep. RichardPanagrossi (stand-ing, left) and Bus.Mgr. Allen P. Durand(center).

Local 103 Retirees club officers toured new IBEW headquarters. From left,Bill Walker, John O’Donnell, Joe Murphy, IBEW Int. Pres. Edwin D. Hill, LeoMonahan and Tony Calvino.


Jr. A 65-year pin was presented posthu-mously to the family of the late ErnestW. Audet Sr.

We welcome 12 new c lub members: George A. Brown, CharlesDalton, Robert Pierce, Donald Simpson,Joe Bruckner, Raymond McMullen, Ray-mond Lambert, Robert Fortier, ArthurWatson, Ron LaJoie, Raymond Eitherand James Cannon.

PAT COLUCCI, P.S.

Service for SeniorsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 103,

BOSTON, MA—The new IBEW Wash-ington, D.C. headquarters is a 21stcentury electrician’s dream house. Wellworth a visit.

The AFL-CIO affiliated Alliance forRetired Americans is a great service forretirees. It provides updates on federallegislation involving Social Security,Medicare and Medicare prescriptiondrug measures and pension-relatedlegislation. Sign up today.

In Massachusetts, the all union BigDig was completed on time and isoperational. The largest urban construc-tion project in the modern world pro-vided millions with years of work. Itshould be named for Sen. Edward M.Kennedy, who obtained the necessaryvotes to override Pres. Reagan’s veto.

Congratulations to Russell Sheehanon his retirement. A former Local 103fund administrator, he served our localvery well.

Thanks to Bus. Mgr. Mike Monahanfor continuing updates on benefits andmethods to reduce expenditures.

TONY CALVINO, PRES.LEO MONAHAN, P.S.

A New SeasonRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 105,

HAMILTON, ON, CANADA—OurSeniors’ Club is set to begin a newseason. Our great team of directors,Gary Turner, Trudy Turner, Betty Gilland Lloyd Hicks, will provide excel-lent direction for the club as always.

We have started euchre every Mon-day. Our bowling started up Sept. 28,2005, at Sherwood Lanes in Hamiltonand will run every other Wednesdaythroughout the year. In October weenjoyed a Thirty Thousand Islandcruise and trip to Casino Rama. AndNov. 22-24 saw us all at the Best West-ern Cairn Croft Hotel in Niagara Falls,ON.

Remember: A rolling stone gathersno moss. Keep active.

JOE CAMPANELLI, P.S.

100th AnniversaryRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 124,

KANSAS CITY, MO—Local 124 cele-brated its 100th anniversary in Septem-ber on Labor Day weekend.

Retirees sponsored a tent of “glori-ous memories” featuring member con-tributions to the local. Included were aposter of pictures, a homemade quiltthat was raffled and a printed album.The three-day celebration included agolf tournament and a picnic. Thanksto the volunteers, who helped makethis a pride-filled celebration.

Over 400 attended a Sundayevening banquet. A video presentationchronicled the local’s history. Theevening closed with a toast to thefuture by 11th District Int. Vice Pres.Lindell K. Lee.

Fund-raising events for the celebra-

tion included “Texas Hold’em” nightsand bingo. Thanks to all who servedon the Anniversary Committee. TheRetirees Club is proud to be a vitalpart of this historic celebration.

REGGIE MARSELUS, P.S.

A New BeginningRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 130, NEW

ORLEANS, LA—There is life onceagain in New Orleans after HurricaneKatrina. Our Retirees Club members,who were displaced across the coun-try, got together for the annual Christ-mas party at the union hall. Many losttheir homes and possessions. TheChristmas party was a bright spot forall. Despite misfortunes we look for-ward in starting a new life. We have120 active club members and will cele-brate our 35th anniversary this year.

We thank Local 130 Bus. Mgr.“Tiger” Hammond, Fin. Sec. RogerMay and staff, who worked diligentlyhandling the disaster fund and assist-ing IBEW retired members. We alsoappreciate the I.O for a job well doneadministering the IBEW Hurricane Kat-rina Relief Fund, and every local unionthat helped in this time of need.

Our next meeting is March 16,2006, at the union hall. Nominationsand election of officers will be held.

Welcome to new club members:Donald Berlier, J.C. Miller, Joseph

Plaideau and Robert Santangelo.We mourn the passing of Bros. Ger-

ald Bode, Alfred Brignac, BenjaminCasanovas, Thaddeus Dombroski, JulesGambino, Edward Hartley, Ernest Kep-pler, Matthew Lagarde, Victor Munch,Daniel W. Parker and Irvin Ziegler.

BUDDY CARVER, P.S.

Check Us OutRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 164, JER-

SEY CITY, NJ—We had a great day atour golf outing and also raised $810for hurricane relief. Our fishing tripturned out great. Ed Hept caught ashark.

We had a great time cheering forthe New Jersey Jackals at Yogi BerraStadium in Montclair. Our St. Patrick’slunch was exceptional. We’ve also hadgood retirement and investment semi-nars at our monthly meetings. We arelooking for the right social activity tohold after our monthly meetings. Wehave a new Web site. Go towww.ibewlocal164.com and click onthe Retiree’s Club link.

KARNY KAZANJIAN, P.S.

Service Pin AwardsRETIREES CLUB OF L.U. 666,

RICHMOND, VA—Local 666 and theJATC hosted our annual awards cere-mony Sept. 23, 2005, at the VirginiaCrossing Resort for graduating appren-tices and our members receiving ser-vice pins.

Twenty-seven members were rec-ognized for 25 years of service. Con-gratulations also to: 40-year membersRodney Ballard, James Bowles, PageCampbell Jr., Robert Clark, StanleyCurrie III, Oliver Eanes, Jack Hardy Jr.and Gilmore Spencer Jr.; 50-yearmembers Louis Bernier, HerbertBrooks, Robert Gilley, BenjaminGoins, Wesley Johnson, Donald Lipe,Ernest Martin, Edward Stephens Jr. andBeverly Taylor; 55-year membersEmmett Alcock, Fontaine Bowles, J.Irving Jamerson, James Ligon, CecilParker and Jesse Roberts; and 60-yearmembers Thomas Stone and LutherWorsham; and 65-year membersJohn Massey Jr. and Jack Pettygrew.

The Retirees Club meets the firstFriday of each month at 11 a.m. at theImperial Plaza in Richmond.

AUBREY E. HALL. P.S.


Local 130 RetireesClub Pres. Ron Clark(back row) with 60-year memberswho received IBEWservice watches, fromleft, front row: FrankBauer, LawrenceBouterie and JohnMangiaracina.

Local 666 Bus. Mgr. James H.Underwood (left) presents 60-yearservice award to Bro. Thomas W.Stone at awards ceremony.

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families, but for families, period,” saysDeignan.

A review of bills sponsored and co-sponsored by Egan gives a glimpse intohis commitment to families. The billswould: mandate testing for lead toxicityin schools, nursery schools and child carecenters; expand Alzheimer’s disease daycare centers; establish limits on residents’hours in hospitals; provide family leaveinsurance; strengthen bonds betweenchildren and incarcerated parents andfinance library construction.

While his campaign for re-electionheated up, Egan took some time to savorthe accomplishments of his own family.He traveled to Texas to help care for hisgrandchildren while his daughter, Patri-cia, accompanied her husband, HoustonAstro’s second baseman Craig Biggio, toplayoff games and the World Series. Big-

gio, who hosted a fundraiser for Egan inJuly, told PoliticsNJ.com, “Joe has donegreat things for his district and his fam-ily, and this is the least I can do forhim.”

When he returned, Egan campaignedwith Jon Corzine, who won the race forgovernor.

“This was a different kind of elec-tion,” says Egan. Voters appreciate stateleaders who work to provide for needsthat are being ignored by the WhiteHouse, he says. But more citizens nowrealize that change is necessary at thefederal level. “We have 100 members outof work just in Local 456,” he says.“When they read that President Bushhad suspended Davis-Bacon prevailingwages after Hurricane Katrina hit theSouth, some of them began to realizethat federal government decisions cancome back to haunt them.”

Beginning his new term, Egan wres-tles with fresh measures to fill the federalgaps. His bill on card-check recognitionwould obligate the state to recognizeunions which solicit a majority of autho-

rization cards from groups of workerswho are currently not covered by theNational Labor Relations Act.

Workers are always on Egan’s frontburner. Bills he supports would: establisha commission to study the loss of NewJersey jobs through out sourcing; requirenotice by employers of layoffs and plantshutdowns; require contractors to paybonds covering wages of laborers;require pre-fabricated ductwork and car-pentry for public use to be covered byprevailing wages; and enable workerswho contract communicable diseases asa result of their employment to collectworkers’ compensation benefits.

“These are good days for organizedlabor in the New Jersey legislature,” saysEgan, but he is never satisfied and alwaysfull steam, pointing to the hard-fought billraising the state’s minimum wage. “Thatwas a step forward for New Jersey’s low-est paid workers,” he says, but hisattempt to get a living wage bill, with and$8 per hour minimum wage and a cost-of-living escalator failed. “Maybe we canget it done next time,” he says. 1

people achieve higher incomes and a bet-ter life.” Such claims are routine fordeceptive training programs, said Rep.Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), testifying beforea hearing of the House Committee onEducation and the Workforce concerningthe enforcement of federal anti-fraud lawsin the schools. The hearing was called inMarch 2005, following a CBS “60 Minutes”story, “For-Profit College: Costly Lesson.”

Waters denounced shoddy for-profitinstitutions that “talk in terms of provid-ing minorities with opportunities, andclothe themselves with terms of the civilrights struggle.” She adds, “The amountsspent on advertising, lead creation,recruiting and admissions representativesfar exceed the salaries paid to the fac-ulty.” The New York Times reports thatDecker ’s Louisvi l le headquartersemployed 100 telemarketers, includingmany who were formerly bill collectorsor car salesmen.

Decker’s story is reminiscent of fartoo many proprietary, for-profit trainingschools, says Michael I. Callanan, exec-utive director of the National JointApprenticeship and Training Commit-tee. “Gaining the knowledge, skills andabilities to work at a trade is a life longprocess that best begins in a formalapprenticeship program,” says Callanan.Meaningful apprenticeships consist of acombination of actual on-the-job train-ing and related classroom training.

There is no better model for learning atrade; quick fixes don’t work.

“The IBEW has long been committedto apprenticeship and training programswhich we provide each year at virtuallyno cost to the American taxpayer,” addsCallanan. “The tragedy of Decker Collegeshould forever stand,” he says “as areminder to those who seek to circumventand de-value apprenticeship programs bytaking advantage of men and women inthe name of greed and deception.” 1

Decker College(Continued from page 16)

New JerseyAssemblyman(Continued from page 18)

InterviewsCory Hayden, Dale Brown, Brian Vandenburg,

Scotty Pulliam, William Seiller, Allen Smith,

Mike Callanan

Newspapers/MagazinesNew York Times

New York Sun

The Chronicle of Higher Education

Louisville Courier-Journal

Bowling Green Daily News (online)

LEO Magazine, Louisville

Erie Times-News

Congressional TestimonyRep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) before the House

Committee on Education and the Workforce,

March 1, 2005.

To read “Decker College and the Associated Builders and Contractors: A FailedConstruction Training Alliance” by the Building and Construction Trades Depart-ment, AFL-CIO, visit http://www.bctd.org/news/newsreleases/2005/10.19.05.html

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New CPR Guidelines from the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently pub-lished new guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC). Since2000, when the current CPR guidelines were established,an international team of experts has studied the effec-tiveness of current resuscitation practices and concludedseveral changes were warranted.

“The 2005 guidelines take a ‘back tobasics’ approach to resuscitation,” saidRobert Hickey, M.D., chair of the Ameri-can Heart Association’s Emergency Car-diovascular Care programs. “Since the2000 guidelines, research has strength-ened our emphasis on effective CPR asa critically important step in helpingsave lives. CPR is easy to learn and do,and the association believes the newguidelines will contribute to more peo-ple doing CPR effectively.”

The most significant change to CPRis to the ratio of chest compressions torescue breaths—from 15 compressions for every tworescue breaths to 30 compressions for every 2 rescuebreaths. The only exception to the new ratio is whentwo healthcare providers give CPR to a child or infant(except newborns), in which case they should provide15 compressions for every two rescue breaths.

Other changes focus on the use of an automatedexternal defibrillator (AED) during CPR and the impor-tance of healthcare providers minimizing interruptions to

chest compressions by doing heart rhythm checks,inserting airway devices, and administering drugs withoutdelaying CPR.

Greater implementation of AED programs in publiclocations like airports, casinos, sports facilities and busi-nesses is also recommended.

The 5 major changes in the 2005guidelines are these:

nn Emphasis on, and recommendations toimprove, delivery of effective chestcompressions

n A single compression-to-ventilationratio for all single rescuers for all vic-tims (except newborns)

n Recommendation that each rescuebreath be given over 1 second andshould produce visible chest rise

n A new recommendation that singleshocks, followed by immediate CPR, beused to attempt defibrillation for ven-

tricular fibrillation (VF) cardiac arrest. Rhythm checksshould be performed every 2 minutes.

n Endorsement of the 2003 International Liaison Commit-tee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendation for useof AEDs in children 1 to 8 years old (and older); use achild dose-reduction system if available.

For more information, including the complete 2005report, you may go to their Web site at www.american-heart.org 1

Local 1547 members demonstrated the highest integrity andcommitment to helping not only our brothers and sisters, but ashocked community in need. The generosity and timelyresponse has made this very difficult journey bearable for meand our four teenage sons.

Kris Green

Spouse of Michael J. Shibe, Local 1547 member,

Anchorage, Alaska

Never Too Young

Jacob Peden plans forthe future. His greatgrandfather, grandpa, anddaddy are members ofIBEW Local 558. Hisuncle is also a first yearapprentice. His othergrandfather is a pipe fitter.

Bradley Peden

Local 558 member,

Sheffield, Alabama

LETTERS EDITORTOTHE

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MINUTES AND REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Chairman Pierson called this regular meeting ofthe International Executive Council to order at 8:00a.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2005. Other members ofthe Council in attendance were Lavin, Plott, Lucero,Calabro, Calvey, Fashion and Schoemehl. Sam Chiliawas excused.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT HILLInternational President Edwin D. Hill met with the

International Executive Council a number of times todiscuss a variety of matters affecting all branches ofthe Brotherhood.

INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURERWALTERS

International Secretary-Treasurer Jon F. Walterspresented financial reports covering the IBEWPension Fund and the Investment Portfolio of theBrotherhood both in Canada and in the United States.

LEGAL DEFENSEPayments for legal defense made from the General

Fund were examined and approved in accordancewith the requirements of Article X, Section 1, of theIBEW Constitution.

FINANCIAL REPORTSThe International Secretary-Treasurer’s reports for

the various funds of the Brotherhood were presentedto the International Executive Council, examined andfiled.

PBF TRUSTEESThe International Executive Council, sitting as the

Trustees, along with the International President and

the International Secretary-Treasurer of the IBEWPension Benefit Fund, reviewed Fund investmentsand related matters.

INVESTMENTSThe report of the fund investment action by the

International President and by the InternationalSecretary-Treasurer since the last Council meetingwas presented to the International Executive Council,examined and approved.

LOCAL UNIONS UNDER TRUSTEESHIPInternational President Edwin D. Hill reported to

the International Executive Council that there wereno local unions under I.O. trusteeship.

RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEESWilfred O. Hansen—effective October 15, 2005

(Supervisor—IBEW Mail Services)Ellen D. Heald—effective January 1, 2006

(Executive Administrator—IBEW Meetings andTravel Department)

Bettie M. Papajohn—effective January 1, 2006(Secretary—IBEW Construction and MaintenanceDepartment)

Carmen M. Marsans—effective May 2, 2006(Manager—IBEW Hispanic Outreach Program)

RETIREMENT OF DIRECTORNorman Ray Cobb—effective October 1, 2005

(Director—IBEW Railroad Department)

RESOLUTIONSINTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

REVIEW OF RETIREE INCREASES FOR THE PEN-SION PLAN FOR INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS, REP-RESENTATIVES AND ASSISTANTS OF THE IBEW

Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the 1991Convention, the International President and theInternational Secretary-Treasurer are to periodicallyevaluate the current level of benefits being paid toretirees and the financial health of the Plan to deter-

mine the feasibility of granting a cost-of-living increaseto retirees and spouses receiving a benefit. The Officersare to review the legal and actuarial feasibility of suchincreases and, if warranted, make a recommendation tothe International Executive Council. The InternationalPresident and the International Secretary-Treasurer con-sulted with their counsel and with their Plan actuariesand had determined that it was not feasible to recom-mend a cost-of-living increase at this time.

After a thorough review of the Plan, the Interna-tional Executive Council concurs with the recommen-dation of the International President and of theInternational Secretary-Treasurer.

RESOLUTION REGARDING THE UNION ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY MASTER TRUST

The International Executive Council discussed andtook action to authorize the adoption of generalinvestment guidelines for the Union ElectricalIndustry Master Trust, which contains the combinedassets of the Pension Plans for the IBEW Officers,Representatives and Assistants and for the IBEWOffice Employees.

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETINGThis regular meeting of the International Executive

Council was held in Washington, D.C. The meetingadjourned on Thursday, December 8, 2005.

The next regular meeting of the InternationalExecutive Council will commence at 8:00 a.m.,Monday, February 6, 2006, in Miami, Florida.

FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCILPatrick Lavin, Secretary

International Executive Council

Note: The IEC acted on numerous applications dealingwith pensions under the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund.For a complete listing, please contact the InternationalSecretary-Treasurer’s Office, 900 Seventh Street, N.W.,Washington, D. C. 20001.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING

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1 Barber, M. H. 3,000.001 Browner, R. L. 3,000.001 Burgoyne, J. M. 3,000.001 Chirco, J. A. 3,000.001 Conkey, G. F. 3,000.001 Fleer, R. L. 3,000.001 Johnson, A. D. 12,500.001 Lombardo, N. J. 3,000.001 Vaughn, L. H. 4,166.661 Wetteroff, E. C. 3,000.003 Accetta, F. J. 2,000.003 Armbruster, R. H. 3,000.003 Bertucelli, J. B. 3,000.003 Cruz, M. C. 3,974.503 Delatron, E. A. 3,000.003 DeMilio, P. J. 3,000.003 Friedman, A. 1,000.003 Giudice, V. J. 1,552.503 Hoemke, G. E. 1,500.003 Koppelman, E. 3,000.003 Lynady, G. J. 3,000.003 Massato, R. 2,939.513 Mena, J. R. 4,839.223 Pavia, G. S. 3,000.003 Reale, P. A. 3,000.003 Stevelman, M. S. 3,000.003 Turgel, S. 2,917.863 Vivelo, E. M. 6,250.003 Wallace, R. F. 3,000.003 Weller, F. M. 2,931.184 Fenton, R. J. 3,000.005 Rupp, R. F. 2,948.795 Sampson, V. N. 3,000.005 Scheib, G. C. 6,250.005 Thearle, G. E. 3,000.006 Bush, H. 3,000.006 Carson, L. C. 6,250.007 Harnois, F. G. 3,000.008 Dusseau, C. G. 3,000.008 Keller, J. J. 3,000.008 Leathers, R. B. 3,000.009 Larson, E. 1,168.0011 Abt, L. G. 2,855.9711 Bird, M. 2,973.8511 Burnett, C. E. 3,000.0011 Fisher, W. A. 2,974.9911 Hildebrand, G. J. 3,000.0011 Illum, G. L. 6,250.0011 Scott, K. L. 2,735.9511 Seguine, J. A. 2,950.3911 Vincelli, R. R. 2,947.2611 Weaver, E. A. 3,000.0012 Adamich, T. R. 3,000.0012 Lederman, D. M. 6,250.0017 Hoeldtke, W. E. 3,000.0018 Longo, L. M. 2,945.5918 Rymas, R. G. 3,000.0018 Smith, K. F. 3,000.0020 Davis, W. 3,000.0020 Gray, J. E. 3,000.0020 Illingworth, T. 1,500.0020 Kelly, J. L. 3,000.0020 Korenek, C. E. 3,000.00

20 Wallace, E. C. 3,000.0022 Baldwin, J. 3,000.0024 Novakoski, E. J. 3,000.0024 Wenger, L. N. 2,977.1825 Jankosky, R. 3,000.0025 Stroehlein, H. 3,000.0026 Jones, R. A. 3,000.0026 Moonasingh, O. G. 6,250.0026 Peake, K. B. 2,908.0026 Tanner, D. N. 6,250.0034 Copp, E. A. 3,000.0038 Rohrbach, T. J. 2,934.0041 Phillips, M. P. 6,250.0041 Stanley, R. D. 3,000.0045 Freitag, W. O. 3,000.0046 Ewers, H. B. 3,000.0046 Freeman, G. A. 3,000.0046 Lane, J. A. 1,500.0046 Larpenteur, R. W. 3,000.0046 Skelley, B. R. 3,000.0048 Nordgren, N. W. 3,000.0053 Atterberry, W. J. 3,000.0057 Lewis, J. M. 2,920.0057 Zupan, G. 3,000.0058 Bailey, D. R. 3,000.0058 Siekierski, D. S. 12,500.0066 Moore, T. W. 3,000.0068 Germano, R. R. 3,000.0068 Shyrock, E. H. 3,000.0068 Skalla, H. F. 3,000.0068 Snyder, T. E. 3,000.0073 Sharp, R. W. 3,000.0077 Adams, W. 2,960.0077 Ames, H. J. 3,000.0077 Andrews, M. D. 6,250.0077 Farrand, M. G. 2,831.9777 Peterson, A. C. 3,000.0077 Taylor, R. P. 3,000.0077 Tilley, E. J. 3,000.0077 Young, R. 2,907.9877 Zillyette, L. L. 3,000.0080 Campbell, J. P. 3,000.0086 Scalise, A. R. 3,000.0090 Fainer, J. 3,000.0098 Carr, R. C. 6,250.0098 Gillen, W. L. 6,250.0098 Madonna, F. 6,250.0099 Cambio, R. M. 6,250.0099 O’Rourke, J. J. 3,000.00102 Karpiak, M. 2,959.99102 Stafford, J. M. 3,000.00103 Duffy, L. P. 3,000.00103 McCarthy, W. F. 3,000.00103 McCloskey, E. R. 3,000.00103 Neal, M. E. 3,000.00103 Pelletier, R. W. 2,958.39103 Raeke, R. R. 3,000.00105 Dickinson, L. G. 4,059.00105 Turner, A. B. 3,000.00110 Kroening, W. L. 1,475.19120 Miller, W. E. 4,179.50124 Carson, J. L. 4,433.68125 Haselwander, K. J. 3,000.00

125 McCulloch, J. A. 12,500.00125 Peterson, K. E. 3,000.00126 Hubbell, W. M. 6,250.00134 Boehmert, W. 2,955.11134 Cable, H. 2,955.54134 Cesario, S. R. 3,000.00134 Drake, D. A. 5,443.04134 Farrell, F. E. 3,000.00134 Kaufmann, T. M. 3,000.00134 Keyes, G. F. 3,000.00134 Krischel, L. J. 3,000.00134 Mulrain, C. F. 1,500.00134 Pohlmann, R. J. 6,250.00134 Querfurth, J. 3,000.00134 Schleyer, D. C. 3,000.00134 Sullivan, C. P. 6,250.00134 Thelen, F. H. 3,000.00134 Woods, T. J. 3,053.00136 Creel, F. E. 2,928.00136 Strickland, B. J. 3,000.00145 Matthews, R. L. 3,000.00150 Murrie, L. 3,000.00158 Tilot, G. J. 6,250.00159 Bonk, J. J. 6,250.00160 Bents, L. D. 12,500.00164 Giannetti, J. M. 3,000.00164 Gruscenski, R. J. 6,250.00164 Keegan, L. G. 3,000.00164 Stutz, R. F. 3,000.00176 Nicolazzi, A. 2,929.00210 Svendsen, R. 2,960.00212 Kaufman, H. J. 3,000.00212 Lamping, R. C. 3,000.00212 Reynolds, L. G. 3,000.00213 Craddock, C. 3,000.00213 Rosso, V. 3,000.00223 Medeiros, A. M. 12,500.00226 Thorington, L. E. 3,000.00230 Brick, A. E. 2,907.00233 Baker, T. W. 3,000.00233 Floyd, J. W. 2,929.00242 Nelson, J. O. 3,000.00245 Russell, D. 6,250.00257 Sapp, A. L. 3,000.00258 Bailey, W. J. 2,952.95258 Gillies, L. A. 6,250.00258 Syrjala, M. 2,947.99275 Newkirk, E. E. 3,000.00278 Martinez, A. C. 3,000.00280 Austin, M. D. 3,000.00280 Fadness, K. M. 3,000.00291 Bassick, N. 3,000.00294 Lord, E. W. 3,000.00301 Casteel, C. E. 6,250.00302 Moran, R. A. 12,500.00302 Wharton, G. M. 2,916.00304 Nordstrom, J. N. 2,934.00305 Hall, R. D. 3,000.00307 Charlton, R. L. 2,936.78309 Hayes, R. D. 2,960.00313 DeLuca Sr., W. A. 3,000.00313 Fritz, R. P. 3,000.00313 Harty, M. J. 12,500.00

317 Adkins, H. 3,000.00322 Potter, R. J. 3,000.00329 Bounds, L. W. 3,000.00332 Miller, A. B. 6,250.00332 Mondragon, E. 3,000.00340 Barrett, L. L. 3,000.00340 Etheridge, A. F. 3,000.00347 Hurdel, D. E. 3,000.00347 Stewart, J. H. 6,250.00349 Gulledge, H. S. 3,000.00349 Slenski, J. J. 3,000.00350 Tapley, B. W. 3,000.00351 Griscom, J. T. 3,000.00353 Howland, R. I. 6,250.00353 Mangoni, C. 3,265.98354 Garcia, S. 3,000.00357 Dufresne, B. M. 2,946.00363 Krusher, J. D. 973.50363 McDonald, J. 3,125.00364 Hollenbeck, R. E. 2,948.79369 Curtsinger, C. D. 6,250.00369 Jones, H. A. 2,959.44369 Lewis, K. D. 3,000.00369 Schaftlein, P. H. 3,068.00369 Stauble, E. D. 3,000.00369 Wilke, G. J. 3,000.00380 Buler, W. T. 3,847.00387 Correll, J. A. 2,711.95400 Quigley, R. J. 6,250.00429 Beier, L. F. 6,250.00429 Binnion, D. R. 6,250.00429 Dorris, E. M. 3,000.00441 Brown, R. L. 3,000.00441 Harley, A. 3,000.00443 Walker, H. W. 2,956.79449 Brown, R. E. 3,000.00449 Salvador, E. L. 12,500.00453 Gifford, J. E. 3,000.00456 Callahan, G. M. 3,000.00459 Will, J. H. 3,000.00473 Northcutt, R. H. 3,000.00473 Weisbrodt, S. D. 6,250.00474 Burnette, P. R. 2,895.98474 Lee, J. M. 12,500.00474 Patterson, R. L. 6,250.00477 Johnson, E. E. 3,000.00481 Ficklin, A. F. 3,000.00494 Finn, T. F. 3,000.00494 Kroll, K. E. 1,469.59499 Gangstead, H. O. 3,000.00505 Druey, T. 3,000.00508 Salter, A. G. 2,829.57532 Elliott, R. 3,000.00540 Bredon, G. 3,000.00551 Buck, S. G. 6,250.00558 King, R. D. 3,000.00558 Meadows, J. F. 3,000.00567 Boyer, H. M. 3,000.00568 Beaupre, M. 3,125.00569 Gentry, B. T. 2,937.00569 Hamer, G. H. 3,000.00569 Reed, W. K. 3,000.00570 Sanangelo, S. 3,000.00

Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount Local Surname Amount

INMEMORIAMPBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in October 2005

583 Garcia, R. 3,000.00584 Binder, E. J. 3,000.00584 Bradley, W. H. 969.67584 Packard, G. N. 2,936.00595 Beauregard, W. W. 2,928.00595 Garnier, J. F. 3,000.00595 Peloquin, G. P. 6,228.70602 Autry, W. L. 2,963.38606 Morton, W. R. 6,250.00606 Ratliff, J. R. 3,000.00606 Ross, F. R. 3,000.00611 Lopez, G. 3,000.00611 Ream, C. F. 5,418.94613 Allen, A. C. 3,000.00613 Cole, C. C. 3,000.00613 Justus, J. L. 6,250.00613 Nichols, T. J. 2,250.00617 Harris, D. D. 2,816.00617 Wells, J. 2,932.78632 Henritze, K. W. 2,945.59640 Deacon, W. D. 3,000.00640 Gober, G. A. 3,359.00640 Moore, J. T. 12,500.00640 Rolla, R. M. 3,000.00647 Ruminer, L. K. 3,000.00659 Gailey, R. G. 3,000.00659 Nissen, A. 3,000.00659 Smith, C. C. 3,000.00659 Sorenson, R. 3,000.00666 Graham, C. L. 3,342.10683 Conley, D. R. 3,000.00692 Owens, J. R. 3,000.00697 Bristow, R. M. 3,000.00697 Fultz, C. R. 3,000.00697 Walstra, R. 3,000.00701 Federici, J. W. 3,000.00702 Parker, R. E. 3,000.00

702 Speers, J. E. 750.00706 Luvaas, M. O. 3,000.00715 Hurley, R. W. 3,000.00716 Daniel, C. E. 3,000.00716 Lovelace, K. A. 3,000.00728 Weisz, T. D. 6,250.00760 Bruce, F. W. 2,934.00760 Hughes, M. R. 6,250.00760 Huskey, V. L. 2,926.00760 McDaniel, J. R. 2,926.52772 Harwell, R. O. 3,000.00799 Alsleben, T. 3,000.00816 Futrell, W. K. 3,000.00852 Edmondson, F. L. 3,000.00861 Gibson, M. 3,000.00876 McGlothlen, W. H. 6,250.00915 Boykin, D. C. 6,250.00915 Keirn, P. M. 2,000.00917 Lackey, G. E. 3,000.00932 Jensen, L. 3,000.00934 Fugate, J. L. 1,562.50948 Harris, R. N. 3,000.00948 Hobart, C. N. 3,000.00948 House, J. P. 3,000.00948 Lehtomaki, V. A. 3,000.00953 Rach, D. H. 3,000.00968 Mitchell, V. W. 3,000.00993 Doherty, J. C. 3,000.00993 Halpape, L. A. 4,578.161002 Wimbish, E. M. 6,250.001003 Ishii, K. 6,250.001105 Geidenberger, C. 3,000.001205 Knapp, R. 6,250.001205 Walker, L. G. 6,250.001228 Carpenter, R. E. 3,000.001260 Viela, S. 3,000.001393 Faith, S. W. 2,936.38

1393 Rhodes, B. R. 3,000.001393 Sebastian, E. 3,000.001547 Sparkman, S. T. 3,125.001547 Wilkins, D. D. 2,850.001613 Bowers, K. C. 3,000.001837 Murphy, W. G. 3,000.001837 Powers, W. F. 3,000.001974 Bacon, J. L. 3,000.001992 Johnstone, W. J. 2,960.002038 Reimer, J. E. 12,500.002113 Halfacre, N. T. 3,000.002131 Paredez, J. C. 1,500.002150 Laabs, S. M. 3,000.002166 Doran, J. L. 3,000.00

I.O. (292) Gause, C. H. 5,948.80I.O. (1788) Parnell, T. D. 6,250.00Pens. (3) Keene, E. 1,154.00

Pens. (160) Rick, E. W. 2,000.00Pens. (461) Nodruff, B. E. 2,400.00Pens. (508) Wall, S. E. 2,001.58Pens. (613) Richardson, C. E. 3,000.00Pens. (840) Brennan, K. E. 3,000.00Pens. (917) Yeager, R. 600.00Pens. (I.O.) Adams, R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Anderson, J. V. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Brooner, W. A. 2,935.58Pens. (I.O.) Buffington, E. T. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Burnett, H. C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Casey, T. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Connors, J. T. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Dennis, H. G. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Ecker, G. L. 2,935.98Pens. (I.O.) Engle, R. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Gardner, M. S. 2,768.00Pens. (I.O.) Gilbert, W. V. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Guenther, H. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Gustafson, R. C. 3,000.00

Pens. (I.O.) Herrington, J. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Higbie, C. S. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Huston, H. A. 2,972.63Pens. (I.O.) Irving, R. 2,960.13Pens. (I.O.) King, M. P. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Kretschmer, N. P. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Kubo, G. T. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Lambert, H. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) La Plante, R. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Lariviere, W. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Lawlor, W. B. 4,811.44Pens. (I.O.) Madsen, G. K. 2,924.00Pens. (I.O.) McClooney, W. T. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Milligan, W. B. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Powell, J. H. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Pracht, R. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Radcliffe, C. J. 2,916.00Pens. (I.O.) Saffery, E. J. 1,600.00Pens. (I.O.) Schollmeyer, M. W. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Scott, L. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Sharits, R. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Shaw, R. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Silversides, D. S. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Stark, R. G. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Storck, P. C. 2,960.00Pens. (I.O.) Stuart, W. E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Tosto, J. M. 2,942.79Pens. (I.O.) Tudor, R. I. 2,962.16Pens. (I.O.) Weinack, J. 2,940.00Pens. (I.O.) Westbrook, R. A. 2,700.72Pens. (I.O.) Weyraugh, J. A. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Whiteside, C. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Wintermute, H. R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Zeiler, C. H. 3,000.00Total Amount . . . . . . . . . . $1,419,916.63


1 Arnin, G. 3,000.001 Bahle, F. L. 3,000.001 Bresnan, G. J. 3,000.001 Kostecki, R. E. 3,000.001 Nansel, A. A. 2,250.003 Benfanti, B. 2,925.833 Deitsch, H. S. 3,000.003 Giudice, V. J. 3,105.003 Green, L. 3,000.003 Hammer, L. W. 3,000.003 Howe, E. B. 3,000.003 Nirenberg, H. S. 3,000.003 Paletz, A. 3,000.003 Simmons, E. H. 1,500.003 Sussmeier, W. 6,250.003 Wriedt, E. A. 3,000.005 Lutz, D. M. 2,940.00

5 Sipe, J. W. 3,000.005 Thomas, W. V. 4,429.996 Hubbenette, W. C. 3,000.006 Williams, C. D. 3,000.008 Bozman, R. A. 3,000.008 Webster, B. A. 3,733.329 McCann, J. J. 3,000.0011 Andre, G. J. 3,000.0011 Clearwater, W. C. 2,912.0011 Crable, D. W. 3,000.0011 Johnston, R. A. 3,000.0011 Kaesman, J. P. 3,875.0011 Lauber, D. 3,000.0011 Manuel, R. 6,250.0011 Shawkey, J. 4,333.0511 Trib, J. T. 2,916.7811 Volk, J. J. 3,000.00

11 Wright, R. W. 2,864.7816 Hawkins, V. H. 2,942.0016 Roberts, C. E. 3,000.0017 Long, G. C. 2,400.0018 Orozco, D. C. 3,000.0020 Hamilton, J. W. 3,000.0020 Illingworth, T. 1,500.0020 Loyd, H. H. 3,000.0020 Walker, E. T. 3,000.0022 Townsend, D. O. 6,250.0024 Ryan, W. F. 3,000.0024 Sienkielewski, A. R. 3,125.0026 Martinez, J. 6,250.0026 Pitts, B. J. 3,000.0034 Gondek, D. K. 6,250.0034 Thomas, I. E. 3,000.0041 Braunscheidel, P. 2,946.26

45 Roberts, R. L. 2,828.0046 Daigneault, P. L. 3,000.0046 Gifford, W. J. 2,848.7846 Pichahchy, A. 6,250.0046 Reuter, W. D. 2,938.4047 Cummings, G. L. 12,500.0047 Hagge, J. H. 4,089.6447 Laycock, L. 3,000.0047 Strech, W. E. 3,000.0048 Barnes, K. C. 3,000.0048 Blackburn, L. E. 3,000.0048 Murr, J. L. 3,000.0051 Campbell, H. T. 3,000.0051 Cline, L. L. 2,960.5253 Nonemaker, C. R. 3,000.0055 Lappe, C. L. 12,500.0055 Terry, R. E. 3,000.00


INMEMORIAMPBF Death Claims Approved for Payment in November 2005


58 Gilbert, R. A. 6,250.0058 Lis, J. W. 3,000.0058 Malley, J. P. 3,000.0058 Peplowski, G. 2,983.5866 Maxwell, H. D. 3,000.0066 Smith, K. R. 3,000.0073 Collins, E. T. 2,580.0080 Register, C. T. 3,000.0080 Skeen, T. L. 3,000.0081 Dean, M. J. 3,000.0082 Yenney, R. F. 3,000.0084 Fain, H. W. 3,000.0084 Jones, M. R. 12,500.0084 Sweatman, C. W. 3,000.0086 Ezzo, M. J. 3,000.0090 Vece, R. J. 3,000.0094 Detrick, R. S. 3,000.0096 Labrie, E. P. 3,000.0097 Horton, A. A. 3,000.0098 Marino, P. J. 3,000.0098 Mitchell, K. 1,000.0099 Provost, G. M. 2,881.58102 Sparks, F. J. 3,000.00103 Dailey, W. J. 3,000.00103 Finlay, H. F. 3,000.00103 Reidy, A. F. 3,000.00103 Robinson, W. S. 3,000.00104 Delaney, C. M. 4,087.50110 Kostka, J. J. 3,000.00110 Miklya, J. 3,000.00110 Nadeau, J. E. 6,250.00124 Draskovich, J. R. 3,000.00124 Horton, G. W. 2,378.75124 Morton, L. W. 3,000.00125 Auda, H. L. 3,000.00126 Taylor, J. W. 3,000.00129 Christensen, A. R. 3,000.00130 Fontenot, R. L. 2,971.44134 Baranski, R. R. 3,000.00134 Bates, W. W. 3,000.00134 Butera, S. 3,000.00134 Grimm, L. K. 3,000.00134 Guhr, T. L. 6,250.00134 Leavitt, L. L. 3,000.00134 Long, F. D. 6,250.00134 Martinkus, A. S. 3,000.00134 Marzullo, S. A. 3,000.00134 McCarthy, D. J. 3,000.00134 Sandberg, H. W. 3,000.00134 Upin, L. 3,000.00134 Weiss, G. E. 3,000.00134 Wolff, K. E. 3,000.00134 Zurek, C. 3,000.00136 Fuller, R. V. 1,000.00139 Steves, T. A. 3,209.20146 Becker, L. D. 6,250.00146 Michl, L. E. 3,075.10150 Crane, R. W. 4,352.50158 Baumann, P. M. 6,250.00158 Kolby, R. R. 3,000.00158 Turensky, R. L. 2,891.18160 Murphy, M. J. 3,000.00164 O’Boyle, P. L. 3,000.00175 Houston, J. M. 3,000.00175 Tuggle, W. B. 2,943.99176 Condon, H. T. 3,000.00176 Meyerhoff, T. M. 2,202.58180 Scott, M. G. 3,000.00193 Black, C. D. 3,000.00203 Southwick, H. J. 2,500.00213 Burton, H. 3,000.00213 Ellingsen, V. R. 6,250.00

213 Higashi, R. 6,250.00213 Hoeppner, J. 3,000.00213 Kosloski, L. 6,250.00223 Colpitts, A. J. 3,000.00223 Dillies, C. F. 3,000.00223 Grenon, R. L. 3,000.00230 Woolrich, D. J. 6,250.00236 Callander, J. R. 3,000.00236 Lafferty, J. C. 2,944.00238 Adams, B. J. 3,000.00242 Grover, J. B. 2,978.12242 Nord, N. A. 3,000.00254 Cotton, S. A. 3,000.00266 Adams, R. L. 2,942.00271 Pittman, W. L. 2,912.00278 Tucker, W. B. 3,000.00291 Pinney, F. C. 2,968.55292 Johnston, L. S. 2,935.98292 Streed, H. A. 2,920.00292 Swenson, W. E. 2,958.00304 Buxton, N. L. 12,500.00307 Hauser, F. C. 4,756.00313 Mauro, D. 2,949.60313 McKay, B. G. 6,250.00332 Garcia, G. 6,250.00332 Pedersen, K. 6,250.00332 Wright, R. N. 2,949.00340 Gordon, E. J. 3,000.00349 Stclair, N. R. 3,000.00351 Klein, J. F. 6,250.00351 Langlois, J. P. 2,850.00351 Patterson, R. K. 2,944.00353 Cathcart, J. 3,000.00353 Gullison, R. 3,000.00353 Jackson, R. R. 3,679.74353 Jaroszewski, J. 6,250.00353 Putsey, R. G. 6,250.00354 Sakech, J. A. 3,000.00357 Badgett, B. J. 2,947.99357 Beaver, B. 2,948.79357 Harris, J. 3,000.00357 McCullough, J. C. 2,240.00363 Miller, H. D. 3,000.00363 Weglinski, S. 2,960.00369 Schaedler, J. S. 3,000.00380 Knoebel, B. R. 3,125.00388 Woodkey, G. 4,940.30397 Lewis, R. B. 3,000.00401 Coster, T. J. 3,000.00405 Nemec, R. L. 3,000.00413 Armero, J. C. 2,083.34424 Batheson, S. J. 6,250.00424 Bull, D. E. 3,000.00424 Wallis, S. R. 4,166.66424 Zunjic, J. 6,250.00428 Brooks, D. R. 6,250.00428 Smith, W. L. 3,000.00429 Hatch, R. W. 3,000.00429 Sullivan, D. R. 3,125.00429 Wilkerson, B. P. 2,620.00441 Fulsebakke, K. 3,000.00449 Phippen, W. M. 3,000.00465 Orr, R. W. 3,000.00466 Rhodes, J. A. 3,000.00474 Martin, W. H. 3,000.00479 Young, N. G. 3,000.00481 Reedy, R. L. 2,959.19481 Wimmer, R. P. 3,000.00490 Fistere, D. C. 12,500.00494 Brissette, R. O. 3,125.00494 Kroll, K. E. 1,469.59494 Witkowski, D. L. 4,892.32

498 Darrow, J. H. 3,000.00499 Holtz, R. H. 3,000.00499 Stowater, L. L. 2,400.00502 Walsh, R. M. 6,250.00508 Smith, J. C. 3,000.00531 Pawloski, E. J. 3,000.00531 Will, P. 3,000.00553 Finger, R. D. 3,000.00568 Bonami, R. 2,961.59569 Ferrell, R. G. 3,000.00569 Moreno, S. Q. 3,000.00569 Peterson, C. L. 12,500.00570 Albee, R. G. 3,000.00574 Vockrodt, G. L. 3,000.00577 Reimer, H. 2,963.19584 Bradley, W. H. 1,939.33586 Philippe, R. 3,807.28595 Balemi, J. J. 2,838.52595 Cristy, K. R. 3,000.00595 Goff, B. 3,000.00596 Barnes, C. 3,000.00601 Pruitt, C. R. 3,632.80602 Henderson, T. W. 3,000.00602 Strickland, P. E. 6,250.00605 Williams, W. C. 3,000.00611 Dingler, J. C. 6,250.00611 Elrod, T. M. 3,000.00611 Groves, R. E. 3,000.00611 McMillan, D. D. 2,950.00611 Wheeler, C. E. 3,000.00613 Collier, R. L. 3,000.00613 Nichols, T. J. 750.00639 Weipert, A. E. 3,000.00640 Atchley, H. D. 3,000.00640 Creswell, R. L. 6,250.00640 Skenandore, E. 3,000.00649 Wilson, W. P. 3,000.00659 Moor, J. 3,000.00659 Schipper, M. E. 6,250.00659 Spitz, E. H. 3,000.00666 Bennett, E. H. 3,000.00666 Warren, J. G. 6,250.00676 Hamilton, J. 3,000.00682 Kelley, C. D. 3,000.00683 Mayer, W. J. 3,000.00684 Hamilton, B. J. 3,000.00697 Parent, D. K. 2,123.93701 Anderson, C. H. 3,000.00702 Ballance, D. D. 3,000.00702 Morgan, D. R. 3,000.00702 Speers, J. E. 2,250.00702 Sullivan, C. L. 2,960.00712 Veon, H. F. 3,000.00716 Ashby, D. B. 4,271.54716 Gutierrez, A. 3,000.00716 Hervey, E. F. 3,000.00716 Stonestreet, D. G. 3,000.00725 Casper, J. E. 3,000.00725 Curry, J. L. 3,000.00728 Edwards, J. E. 12,500.00733 Polite, C. 3,000.00769 Rupple, D. 3,000.00769 Smith, H. E. 6,250.00776 Wooldridge, F. E. 3,000.00841 Starnes, J. A. 3,000.00855 Carlson, J. W. 3,000.00861 Myers, E. W. 3,000.00876 Mondrella, B. J. 6,250.00894 Mitchell, A. 6,250.00915 Kinney, C. J. 3,000.00915 Rodgers, K. A. 6,250.00952 Marshall, J. R. 2,958.00

953 Charland, R. D. 3,000.00953 Knight, R. R. 3,000.00968 Joachim, C. R. 3,000.00972 Knick, F. C. 3,000.00976 Donohue, T. R. 3,000.00979 Barron, R. C. 3,000.00995 Lopez, C. J. 3,000.001002 Skinner, H. G. 2,960.001070 Winslow, A. J. 12,500.001077 Hall, R. C. 3,790.001141 Snow, D. B. 12,500.001151 Smith, C. J. 6,250.001208 Yates, J. L. 3,000.001228 Philbrick, E. L. 3,000.001245 Colcleaser, L. I. 1,500.001245 English, J. O. 3,000.001245 Paulson, P. G. 3,000.001249 Wilson, P. A. 3,000.001250 Larsen, D. 3,000.001260 Noda, Y. 3,000.001319 Muffley, J. J. 3,000.001319 Santee, F. M. 3,000.001319 Winkler, G. E. 2,946.001340 Hudgins, T. C. 3,000.001391 Stark, S. F. 3,000.001523 Rodebaugh, M. C. 2,875.181531 Earnest, M. S. 6,250.001547 Pereira, G. R. 3,000.001579 Barker, H. V. 3,000.001579 Dyson, J. W. 3,000.001579 Whittle, S. L. 3,000.001687 Pasichnyk, W. 3,000.001701 Cowgell, A. D. 3,000.001701 Vanwinkle, J. W. 3,000.001739 Crompton, J. S. 3,000.001852 Currie, M. 2,942.001925 Harrison, C. W. 3,000.002085 Pielak, J. S. 6,250.002085 Pullen, J. E. 3,000.002166 Landry, C. 6,250.002295 Wymore, J. P. 2,932.00

Pens. (77) Crace, R. E. 2,700.00Pens. (686) Cusatis, D. H. 3,462.20Pens. (1402) Goyda, B. R. 3,000.00Pens. (1749) Henshaw, H. W. 1,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Akoi, R. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Burham, C. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Champion, M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Crawford, R. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Dasher, M. W. 2,865.60Pens. (I.O.) Doudna, J. A. 2,937.58Pens. (I.O.) Duryee, O. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Fitzgerald, W. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Ginnetti, J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hargraves, D. E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Henderson, H. G. 2,692.74Pens. (I.O.) Hensel, G. F. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Hudson, J. S. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Lamkins, W. D. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Mehall, E. F. 3,610.00Pens. (I.O.) Olson, A. M. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Ratliff, R. K. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Regello, E. G. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Roy, G. L. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Ruff, W. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Russell, D. A. 2,960.00Pens. (I.O.) Ryckaert, D. E. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Sparkman, J. 2,940.79Pens. (I.O.) Streit, A. J. 3,000.00Pens. (I.O.) Tomlinson, L. E. 2,868.76Total Amount . . . . . . . . . . . $1,267,750.95


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Mail application materials postmarked prior to May 1 to:IBEW® Founders’ Scholarship Committee900 Seventh Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001

Eligibility ChecklistFounders’ Scholarship competition is an adult program, to be used solely by IBEW® members. It is NOT

for the children of members. 1. Applicants must have been in continuous good standing and have paid dues without an Honorary Withdrawal

for the four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year, or be charter members of a local union. 2. Each applicant must be recommended in writing by the local union business manager. If there is no office

of business manager, then the recommendation must come from the local union president, system councilchairman or general chairman.

3. At least two additional letters of recommendation must be sent by individuals who are familiar with theapplicant’s achievements and abilities.

4. Copies of all academic transcripts from high school, college, apprenticeship, or other educational and devel-opmental programs must be submitted.

5. A complete personal résumé is required. The résumé should outline education and work history, any specialhonors or awards, military service, plus involvement in union, local, civic, community and religious affairs.

6. Applicants are required to submit a 250-500 word essay. The title and topic must be: “How the Founders’Scholarships will benefit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers® and the electrical industry.”The essay must be typewritten and double-spaced.

7. Applicants must submit a test score from the SAT I or the ACT. NO OTHER TESTING SERVICES AREACCEPTABLE. Archived scores or new test registration may be obtained by contacting: SAT (609)771-7600,www.collegeboard.org, SAT Program, Box 6201, Princeton, NJ 08541-6201; or ACT Records (319)337-1313,www.act.org, ACT Records, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168. To send scores directly to the IBEW®

Founders’ Scholarship, the code numbers are 0485 for SAT and 0697 for ACT. It is strongly suggested thatany new test taken should be the SAT I.

8. Materials need not be sent at the same time but must be postmarked prior to May 1 of the scholarship year.

Selection of WinnersAwards will be based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness and

career goals.The independent Founders’ Scholarship Selection Committee will be composed of academic, professional

and community representatives. They will examine the complete record of each scholarship applicant tochoose the winners. All applicants will be notified, and the scholarship winners will be featured in the IBEW®

Journal.

Responsibility of Each Founders’ ScholarScholarship winners must begin their studies in their next term or, at the latest, in January of the follow-

ing year. Each term’s earned grades must be sent to the Founders’ Scholarship Administrator, together witha Founders’ Scholarship Progress Sheet. After the first calendar year in the program, and by each August 1thereafter, the annual Founders’ Scholar paper is due. It must be at least 1,000 words on a labor-relatedtopic, covering any aspect affecting the current labor movement or labor history. Scholarships are nottransferable and are forfeited if the student withdraws or fails to meet the requirements for graduationfrom the college. If a serious life situation arises to prevent continuation of studies, the scholarship winnermay request that the scholarship be held in abeyance for a maximum of one academic year.

Free Act of the IBEW®

The creation of this scholarship program is a free act of the International Brotherhood of ElectricalWorkers®. The IBEW® retains its right to alter, suspend, cancel or halt the IBEW® Founders’ Scholarship Pro-gram at any time and without giving any reason, provided that scholarship winners already in college underthe program will continue to receive the stipends until graduation or the receipt of $24,000 for undergraduatestudy under their IBEW® Founders’ Scholarships—whichever comes first.

R U L E S F O R E N T R Y

A P P L I C A T I O N F O R M

AWARDED ONLY TO IBEW® MEMBERS

The IBEW® Founders’ Scholarships honor the dedicated wiremen andlinemen who, on November 28, 1891, organized the International

Brotherhood of Electrical Workers®. Each year the officers of the IBEW®

are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitivebasis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personaldevelopment of our members but also steward the electrical industry thatour founders envisioned.

This award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited col-lege or university toward an associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degreein an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 over a period notto exceed eight years.

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Since the founding of the IBEW in 1891, one of its prima-

ry goals has been to promote safety and health—not only

for the worker but also for the worker’s family. The IBEW

was one of the first unions to have a full-time Safety

Department and one of the first to require Local Union

Safety Committees in its Constitution. Continuing this

proud tradition of being a leader in promoting safety and

health, International President Edwin D. Hill and Inter-

national Secretary-Treasurer Jon F. Walters are pleased to

announce the 2006 Safety Poster Contest. 1

RR UU LL EE SSThe contest is open to all active IBEW members only. To be eligible for the

contest, the posters must address safety either in the workplace, at home, or atplay. The artwork may be done either in black and white or in color. The word-ing on the poster should be limited.

Each poster must be submitted on 8-1/2 x 11 inch white unruled paper orposter board. Posters cannot include a company’s logo or company name. Acontestant may submit a maximum of three (3) posters. The following informa-tion must appear on the back of each poster entered: Name, Address, City,State, Zip Code, Local Union Number and Card Number.

Posters not complying with the above criteria will not be judged.Posters will be judged on (a) content of the safety message; (b) originality;

and (c) artwork. All posters become the property of the IBEW and may beused in any manner by the IBEW.

Mail entries to IBEW Safety and Health Department, 900 SeventhStreet, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Deadline for entries is March 31,2006.

The winning posters will be published in a future issue of the IBEW Jour-nal. The winners will be notified by mail.

2 0 0 6 C o n t e s tW i n n e r P r i z e s

F I R S T P L A C E $250

S E C O N D P L A C E $200

T H I R D P L A C E $150

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