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NEXT UNION MEETING:

The next Union Meeting will be a regular meeting held on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting hall at 2300 E. River Rd.

MOTTS FACTORY STRIKE:

For those members of IBEW Local 86 who haven't heard, the workers of the Motts factory in Williamson are on strike.  They have filed an Unfair Labor Practice with the National Labor Relations Board because the company refuses to negotiate.  Following a record profit year for the company they want to reduce wages across the board by $1.50 an hour, reduce health care and eliminate pensions.  This is a perfect example of the greed in this country and why things need to change.  Please show your support by NOT purchasing any of the following products:

     Dr. Pepper                                                                                                                               

     Snapple

      Motts products: sauce & juice (Medley's, Garden Cocktail)

      Margaritaville mix

      ReaLemon, ReaLime

      Welch's

      Snapple cans & plastic bottles

   Roses's: Lime, Grenadine, Infusions

    Mojitos

    Mr. & Mrs. T's Mixers

    Clamato

    Bloody Mary Mix

    Hawaiin Punch

    Holand House-mixers

LU 86 KICKBALL TEAM:

At the last Union meeting it was approved to start a Kickball Team.  If you are interested please call Ron at (585) 235-1510.

OSHA 10 Card:

Please make sure you have your OSHA 10 card!  Anyone needing an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card can call Tamie at (585) 235-1510 ext. 1 for class locations.

Useful Websites:

WWW.IBEW.ORG - International website - click on "About Us", then "Construction Jobs Board or Local Union Directory.  Click on USA Inside and then on any district or state, and then Local #.

WWW.ROADTECHS.COM - Nuclear shutdowns across the country by City, State, and Dates

WWW.LABOR.STATE.NY.US - Unemployment benefits for filing a claim - Phone Number for claims service is 1-888-209-8124

JOBLINE: 1-585-235-1510 ext. 2

Listen to jobline from 5:00PM - 9:00 AM

Leave your name, card number, phone number and what order you want to accept the calls.

Please Note:

If you are working and will be taking more than two (2) weeks off, you MUST notify the Vacation Committee.

Resign Information:

You may resign in person, by email, fax or by mail on the date or before thirty (30) days. This MUST be done every thirty (30) days.  If you have not resigned within the thirty (30) days you will roll off the books.

NEBF PensionTurning 62? Please call Laurie at the Union Office a full six months before you reach age 62 to start processing your pension application (585) 235-1510.

The temporary amendment to the 40 hour rule by NEBF is still in place.  If you have any questions please contact Laurie.

Drug Testing

Drug testing can be done at Occupational Onsite Inc., 1600 Lyell Ave., Suite C.  Please call (585) 723-3891 for same day appointments. 

Check out the I.B.E.W., Local 86 Website:

Our website address is www.ibewlu86.org.  Don't forget, you can resign and get a vacation withdrawal on the website or access the fund office.

I.B.E.W. Memorabilia -Check out this site: If you would like to purchase I.B.E.W. memorabilia, you can visit the International web site at www.ibewmerchandise.com .

Executive Board Meetings: The Local 86 Executive Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. of each month.

I.B.E.W. Emblem on Obituaries

The Union will pick up the cost of the I.B.E.W. emblem on the Obituaries of members. Please contact the Union Office for Reimbursement.

Kodak Safety Training – please note time change

Kodak is offering on line training at http://www.kodak.com/go/contractorinfo.com

Training:

Xerox Training - Mondays ONLY at 7:30 a.m. in Bldg. #334.

All School Work - You MUST have an OSHA 10- card

Thought for the day! "Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only after death.".......Albert Einstein