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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LABORERS TRAINING SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

MAY 2012 LABORERS TRAINING

LABOR CHAIR Mike Quevedo Jr.

MGMT . CHAIR Chuck Poss

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott Gordon

APPRENTICESHIP COORDINATORS

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

MAINTAINENCE & EVENT STAFF

TRAINING STAFF EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION

Affiliates Page 3 Curriculum Page 4 Instructor Credentials Page 5 IAS Page 6 CPAT Page 7 VCESL & CE 101 Pages 8-9 Journey Worker & LCM Pages 10-11 Mike Quevedo Jr. Pages 12-13 Graduation Photos Pages 14-15 Women in the Industry Pages 16-17 Grads by Local Page 18 Board of Trustees Page 19 Website 0

CONTENTS

QMS Manager Bookkeeper Curriculum Development

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LABORERS TRAINING SCHOOL COURSESLABORERS TRAINING SCHOOL COURSESLABORERS TRAINING SCHOOL COURSES

Division of Apprenticeship Standards - Representative Local Education Agency - Representative

GREG PHELPS FIELD SUPERINTENDENT

Instructor Credentials are a key to a successful training organization. All Instructor staff have obtained their credentials with the State of California Commission of Teacher Credentialing along with LIUNA Training & Education Certifications.

CONSTRUCTION ENGLISH 101CONSTRUCTION ENGLISH 101CONSTRUCTION ENGLISH 101 VOCATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGLISH AS A VOCATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGLISH AS A VOCATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGLISH AS A

SECOND LANGUAGESECOND LANGUAGESECOND LANGUAGE The Laborers Training School developed this dynamic program to meet the needs of our Beginning Level English Language Learners. This 40 hour course focuses on basic skills needed for success, communication and safety on the jobsite. Skills: • Basic Tool Identification • Application Completion • Sign Identification • Basic English Instruction Identification: Our Laborers are initially identified during Mandatory Orientation or are referred during subcommittee. They are also identified by instructors in class or by contractors on the jobsite. Classes are available to those who feel they need to improve their English skills. Evaluation: Our Laborers are evaluated by written and oral assessments. If a student is unable to satisfactorily complete Construction English 101, he or she is referred to a 4-6 week Vocational English for Speakers of Other Languages (VESOL) class. All Laborers are encouraged to continue to improve their English Language skills by enrolling in Adult Education classes available in their community. An updated class location list is provided to every Laborer who attends our classes.

For more information feel free to contact us at (626) 610-1719 FAX (626)633-0205

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The Board of Trustees of the Laborers Training and Retraining Trust of Southern California would like to recognize Mike Quevedo Jr. for his exceptional leadership and revolutionary vision. Mr. Quevedo has made the Laborers Training School and Apprenticeship Program a success for the workforce that is embedded in the construction industry.

The Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards approved the Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship Program

1999

Labor Chair Mike Quevedo Jr. The Laborers Training School’s 1,000 acre

Anza, CA campus was sold. A 15 acre campus was purchased in Azusa, CA to make training accessible to students

2000

Designed a state-of-the art training facility with visionary conviction

Restructured our training to 40 hr. and 8 hr. Segments, which helped members take courses throughout the week and weekends

Created a mobile training network that would help reach our members in remote areas (13 different sites). This allowed for training on the weekends and nights.

2001

Revolutionized the Laborers Training School database for efficient processing and record control. This helped with data reporting at committee meetings . With an improved database we were able to create student ID cards

A subcommittee meeting structure was developed in order to monitor, meet and hold apprentices accountable for apprenticeship requirements and the Uniform Administrative Procedures. Five regional subcommittees were created to meet on a monthly basis.

Implemented quarterly issues of Laborers Training School newsletters. This helped market the program to the contractors and the community. This also allowed the school to communicate school updates.

2001

Incorporated an annual business plan. This plan was reviewed and approved by the Trustees

Instructors were asked to undergo a teaching credential process. Today it is mandatory for instructors to hold valid and current teaching credentials.

For the past eight years, Mr. Quevedo has carried out the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) training initiatives. He inspired forty other funds to follow the same apprenticeship structure of indenturing apprentices, graduates, incorporating contractor contributions and maintaining membership.

Established Minimum Industry Training Criteria through the State of California.

2007

2003

Mr. Quevedo has ensured that the Laborers set a standard for excellence and success by assisting contractors with a well trained workforce. On June 16, 2011, the Laborers Training and Retraining Trust of Southern California was accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS), an independent, third party accreditation body. The Laborers Training School successfully demonstrated compliance with the IAS Accreditation Criteria for Training Agencies for Work Force Qualification Programs (AC371). Mr. Quevedo is dedicated to ensuring that the Laborers strive for continual improvement and achievement, as the Laborers Training School now aspires to receive recognition for curriculum development.

2011

LOCAL 89

Silverio Alvarez* Juan M. Canizales Hector Cardenas Agustin Espinoza Carlos M. Estrada Chad E. Gaines Alejandro Huerta Christopher L. Johnson Oscar Ledesma William C. Macedo* Miguel A. Meza Thomas T. Ortega Jose M. Perez James M. Pitts Eduardo Ramirez* Christopher J. Rapp*

James Rivera Rick D. Roberts* Daniel H. Ruiz Raymundo Ruiz Cedano* Duane M. Tyler* Felipe A. Valenzuela Edgar Zavala*

LOCAL 220

Alejandro Bautista Gabriela A. Castro Mark A. Delgado* Jaime Diaz Rafael V. Leyva Jose Luis S. Martinez* Francisco Najera-Lopez Terrance T. Onley Richard Reyes* Julian G. Rosales*

Ramiro R. Sanchez Billie L. Smith Jack W. Student Sergio Villanueva Paul M. Weller

LOCAL 300

Angel A. Acosta Jose L. Alvarado* Jose L. Anaya Jorge Arguelles Rodolfo Arteaga Jorge A. Aviles Frazier E. Black Andrew A. Bravo David I. Caldwell Norberto Casas Victor Casillas Ana J. Castro

Jaime Ceja Rosas Emma Chavez* Phillip M. Clovis Haydee D. Cordero Uribe Johnny Cortez Adrian Davila* Harvey D. Davis Elias Elizondo Julio C. Escalante Josue D. Escamilla Roy Esquivel Arthur French Jerome R. Givens Jose Gomez John J. Gonzales Jose M. Gonzalez Antonio Guerrero Adrian Gutierrez Joseph P. Hamlin Rashawn A. Haney

Donte T. Harp* Salvador H. Hinojosa Christian Infante Joe A. Jacinto Jesus Juarez Albert D. Jules* Gustavo Lomeli* Sergio E. Lopez Frances Macias-Aguilar Daniel Magdaleno* Juan Mariscal* Oswaldo A. Martinez Gregorio Mendez* Jesus Mendez Juan F. Montiel Alfredo R. Moron* Tanya C. Mouton Luis R. Napoles* Samuel I. Negrete* Hector Ornelas*

Michael Ortega* Lino A. Ostorga* Juan C. Paredes* Alonso Perez Francisco X. Perez* Launi M. Perry* Rudy Ponce* Esteban H. Ramirez Juan C. Reyes* Ricardo Rodriguez* Danny Rodriguez Alberto Rodriguez Jelasio Romero* Gonzalo Salazar* Juan M. Salcedo* Jose T. Torres Rogelio Torres Jose R. Vasquez Julio C. Veloz Danny Vides*

Jorge Villaneda* Michael C. Wright Jose Zapon Juan Zuniga*

LOCAL 507

Rene G. Barraza Brandon Bastasic Esteban C. Carrillo* Heron Carrillo Cesar Cruz Jimenez Joe Estrada Oscar M. Gutierrez Jorge L. Hernandez* Humberto Lemus Vincent M. Nieves Rogelio Oliva Anaya* David Ramirez Juan C. Zepeda

LOCAL 585

Leobardo A. Bravo Michael A. Bustos Arturo S. Gallardo Ernesto Gallegos* Daniel C. Garcia* David Herrera Alberto Leon Fernando Morales* Jorge Romero Uribe Bernabe M. Rosas*

LOCAL 652

Erasmo Arambula* Guillermo Conchas* Cory M. Gibson* Humberto Gutierrez*

Juan C. Hernandez* Ernesto Lopez Miguel A. Luna* Ismael Menchaca Mitchell M. Molina Abel Perez* Edward S. Primero Juan C. Reyes Juan C. Robledo* Charley J. San Martin Rafael Sandoval Joseph B. Simmons Eduardo Solorio* Rene Tlaseca* Rafael R. Valencia* Lorenzo Villanueva

LOCAL 783

Omar O. Amaya Leon D. Cabral* Oscar Caldera* Timothy J. Carrillo* Keenan M. Deisch* Steven T. Espinoza Marcos Garcia* Matthew S. Hardy* Gerardo Hernandez* Ricardo Herrera* Christopher Langarica* Clarence Londo Martin H. Luna* Angel Magdaleno* Candido Marin* Jaime Martinez* Louie M. Martinez* Francisco J. Martinez

Juan C. Mejia* Ignacio A. Melendez* Michael A. Morales Jose L. Munguia Jose I. Nunez* Juan M. Rios-Ayala Onofre Rodriguez* Adan Sanchez* Wbistano O. Sanchez* Moses R. Serna* Dean J. Wood*

LOCAL 802

Orlando Caballero* Gustavo Castro Justin R. Diiorio Jorel Evans Tony J. Evans Cesar A. Flores

Rene A. Fuentes David Hernandez Simi Malala* Manuel Marrufo Jesus Martinez Geronimo F. Montes Jerry Navarrete* Philip H. Reily* Adrian Santana* Miguel A. Soberanes

LOCAL 1184

Brett P. Ackerman* Cole M. Adams* Eric J. Alvarado* Eduardo Arias* Jeremy P. Barrett* Jose Brava Sergio Cano Espinoza* Macario V. Carrillo*

Ricardo Ponce* Fidel A. Ponce* Ryan C. Proudfit* Jose J. Ramirez* Julio Ramos* Oscar M. Robles* Juan L. Rocha* Christian R. Rodriguez Jose L. Salgado* Thomas V. Saucedo* Jon R. Serna* Javier Serrano* Adrian A. Silvas Bret Slife William C. Smith* Eugene M. Torrez Jerome A. Trombetta Ricardo V. Valdez Roman E. Velasquez* Jaime Villalpando* Keith R. Widney

Juvenal Castaneda* Ernesto A. Castro* Javier R. Castro* Taylor S. Faulkner* Randolph J. Guanko* Peter S. Flores* Alfredo Garcia* Jaziel Garcia Pablo S. Garcia* Richard A. Grass* Miguel Hernandez Cesar U. Hernandez* Daniel C. Jones* Daniel J. Knowles* Eric Lemus* Ernest Mancilla* Cody P. Million* Brandon J. Million* Gonzalo Miranda Jaime Perez*

EQUEQUEQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, AND JOB CREATION AL OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, AND JOB CREATION AL OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY, AND JOB CREATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

“TESTIMONIALS OF LABORERS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY”“TESTIMONIALS OF LABORERS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY”“TESTIMONIALS OF LABORERS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY”

Launi Melendrez - Laborers Local 300

I am very proud as a woman that I was able to complete the CPAT with the men in my class and also was able to test higher than most by entering the program as a 3rd period apprentice. It is a great feeling of accomplishment to graduate with my brothers. In my first year of apprenticeship I was awarded 2 LAUSD Safety Awards with $100 bonus for each. As a 4th period Apprentice I was the Lead Laborer of a concrete crew which I feel is a great accomplishment. My career as a Laborer has helped me get off of welfare and support my children without any government assistance. I’m able to show my children you can do anything you want in life with determination

and perseverance. I would definitely encourage women to join the trades, however, it isn't just for anyone. You have to want it. It takes inner strength and determination . Just like Rosie the Riveter slogan states, “We Can Do It !!”

Emma Chavez - Laborers Local 300

Working as a women in this industry I felt uncomfortable at first, but I quickly learned to gain respect by working hard. You feel the pressure being a women, but after getting the hang of it you feel confident of your work. Since the economy has slowed down it effects our trade. Hopefully with a more stable economy we will have more consistent work. I am currently unemployed and plan on upgrading my skills and continuing to take classes. I would encourage women to join in order to improve the reputation for women in this industry. If you work hard you will succeed. The pay is great and I know many women that have been successful in the Laborers Union.

Gabriela Castro - Laborers Local 220

Since I first joined the program I’ve never felt any different being a woman in a male dominated industry. When I put my hard hat on I feel like one of the guys, I’m really proud of myself for completing the apprenticeship program. I have worked for Granite Construction Company for 2 yrs working in traffic control and general labor work. This career has been great for me and my family. I’ve been able to accomplish many of my goals with the great pay I receive. My family appreciates it as well and are very proud of the work I do. It’s a great feeling being dispatched out to a jobsite and being there until the job is complete. This is my

passion, I love my work. Once you’ve worked in this industry you feel that you can accomplish anything. I out work the guys all the time. I encourage any girl or woman to join the apprenticeship program. If a guy could do it, a girl can do it better.

Additional 2011 Women Graduates not pictured above: Haydee D. Cordero Uribe, Ana J. Castro, Tanya C. Mouton,Additional 2011 Women Graduates not pictured above: Haydee D. Cordero Uribe, Ana J. Castro, Tanya C. Mouton,Additional 2011 Women Graduates not pictured above: Haydee D. Cordero Uribe, Ana J. Castro, Tanya C. Mouton, and Frances Macias and Frances Macias and Frances Macias---AguilarAguilarAguilar

Labor Co-Chair Mike Quevedo Jr. Congratulating Graduate Emma Chavez.

In 1991 the owners of the company I was working for informed me that they were retiring and closing the company. We had to wrap up our project and look for other employment. I had a decision to make, look for another job or start a company and follow a dream that could not be hampered by corporate rules. I chose the later and started to do the necessary things to get this to happen. I applied for my contractor license, successfully passed the test, and formed Austin Enterprise. In 1992 I took out a small loan and purchased the necessary equipment to start work. Like most new startup companies I could not buy new equipment and didn’t have a lot of money – many auctions were attended to get the biggest bang for my buck. I started bidding projects and was successful on a few. I could not afford employees at first, so I mostly did the work myself and hired when it was necessary. A lot of nights and weekends were spent doing billing, bidding, collection and all the paperwork need by the agencies. As I look back this was a very good thing because I was thoroughly knowledgeable in every faucet of our company, both the field and the administration side. As I was successful in winning contracts and increasing the volume of work it gave me the ability to hire employees and purchase more equipment. We were located in Arroyo Grande; my house was the office and my garage was the warehouse and my parent’s field was our yard to store trucks and equipment. As the company grew I found the need to relocate to an affordable location. In 1995 we relocated to 3 acres on Calloway Dr, in Bakersfield, CA. In 2006, we found that we had once again outgrown our facility and purchased 10 acres on Snow Road, in Bakersfield where we operate today. We increased each year the

items of work that we would perform, based on our customers need. I had one contractor tell me that he tells people - “If you don’t know how to do it……call Austin Enterprise….they will find out.” We tell our customers to use our quote because it is fair / quality work and if our minority status assists you in reaching your goals then we are glad to help. We pride ourselves in doing quality work, safely and on time. In 1993 – I was on a project in Mono County and was approached by the business agent from the Laborers Union. Like most unknowledgeable contractors, I didn’t want to hear anything about their organization. I didn’t want to have someone in my business telling me what I could or could not do. I did sign the agreement with hesitation. It was the best thing I could have done as a small business owner. Being signatory gave me the ability to call any union hall where our project was and they would dispatch out qualified workers. It cut back on my costs of travel and motels and I could count on getting good help. It also gave the employees medical, pension and saving benefits that I could not afford, but I was paying them directly to the employee. I have continued to support the Laborers in the efforts to maintain qualified, well trained journeymen and apprentices. Today, we are a thriving construction company. We have over 40 full time employees and a fleet of over 100 pieces. We perform work throughout the state, which include but not limited to - flat sawing, core drilling, wall saw, wire saw, rumble strip, recess marker & stripe, joint sealing, crack sealing, soft demo, backhoe and excavator demo, traffic control, full service sign shop and equipment rental. We had a lot of hurdles to overcome - but I never let these obstacles stand in our way. With a lot of hard work and smart business planning we have come a long way from that house in Arroyo Grande and I am glad I chose this path. But like all owners – I could not have been this successful if it was not for my employees.

Austin Enterprise | P.O. Box 81926, Bakersfield, CA 93380 | (661) 589-1001 www.austin-enterprise.com

Patty Austin - Conner President

G & F Concrete Cutting, Inc. has been in business since 1980. Our services as a specialty contractor include concrete cutting, core drilling and hard demolition services. Our market is primarily public works, private, commercial, and industrial construction projects. Our history and growth have much to tell, how we arrived where we are today and the perseverance it took to get here. To quote former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” My father was a well known southwest contemporary artist. He came from a farm in Colorado and became a nationally recognized artist. I remember during an interview a reporter asked him how he obtained such success in such a tight profession. His response was, that although he recognized he had some talent he attributed much of his success to the people he surrounded himself with, along with a whole lot of luck. I believe I have followed suit as has G&F. As a woman in construction, much less a Hispanic woman, it never occurred to me …..that it was anything other than a lucrative business opportunity. Others told me differently; the union bosses, the superintendents, the contractors had difficulty working with me. Associations such as the Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) provide the knowledge, contacts, and educational tools necessary to grow and develop businesses such as G & F. A key relationship that has been nurtured over the years was my relationship(s) with the Laborers Union. We have partnered in building opportunities for their members and for our employees.

Contractors such as Kiewit, Par Electric, ARB, Disney, and the SCE believe in diversity and give companies like G&F an opportunity to work with them. There are many more but the point is; in order to grow you have to surround yourself with good people.

Recently, I had a conversation with a colleague; another woman owned business. We were discussing our companies and our roles as members. She made me realize that much of your time invested in associations and or organizations such the Laborers Apprentice programs are about building relationships. So, if I have one piece of advise to all of you; get involved, gain knowledge and surround yourself with pertinent associations such as the apprentice programs that assist you through education and knowledge, lead you to business building strategic partners and good people within your specific organization!

G&F Concrete Cutting, Inc. | P.O. Box 10215, Santa Ana, CA 92711-0215 | (714) 648-0397 www.gfconcretecutting.com

Rita Vigil-Ferguson President

Congratulations Class of 2011 Congratulations Class of 2011

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR LABORER LOCAL SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR LABORER LOCAL SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR LABORER LOCAL UNIONS FOR SPONSORING THE MEALS FOR OUR UNIONS FOR SPONSORING THE MEALS FOR OUR UNIONS FOR SPONSORING THE MEALS FOR OUR

GRADUATES AND GUESTS!GRADUATES AND GUESTS!GRADUATES AND GUESTS!

Thank You Local Unions Thank You Local Unions

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LABOR CO-CHAIR

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GENERAL PRESIDENT LIUNA

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DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING

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PETER SANTILLAN

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