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NEXT UNION MEETING:

The next Union Meeting will be a Notified meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Hall at 2300 E. River Rd.  This meeting will be notified for the purpose to discuss and vote on the  69th and 70th Amendments to the Pension Fund.  For the 69th Amendment there is a proposal to the death benefit.  For the 70th Amendment there is a proposal to increase the pension credit.  A credit will increase from $47.00 per credit to $48.00 per credit.  It is also proposed that retirees will receive a $20.00 per month increase.

This is also notice that the Union Meeting on Wednesday, April 14th, at 5:30 p.m., will be a Notified Meeting.  This meeting will be notified for the purpose of dispersal of the 2010 rate increase.

ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS NEEDED NOW: (SEE LINK BELOW)

http://www.roadtechs.com/nuke/wwwboard/getpost.php?rec_nbr=124012

If interested, click on "click here to reply to this post via email".

3.03A IMPLEMENTATION

The Local 86 Executive Board has implemented 3.03A as of January 4, 2010.  You should have received a letter regarding this implementation.  If you have not or if you have any questions please call Ron Freida at (585) 235-1510.

ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS:

New to members - Scott Manley has started a Facebook Group and all are welcome to join.  The name is "International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 86".

POCKET CALENDERS:

Local 86 pocket calendars are now available at the Hall for pick-up.

SUNSHINE CLUB MEMBERSHIP:

Don't forget to renew your membership to the Sunshine Club for 2010.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Sunshine CLub the cost is $6.00 for the year.

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

Employment at Kodak requires a current Kodak Safety card and an OSHA card that shows you have completed these Safety Courses. You must have these cards in your possession while working on Kodak property. Please note – Kodak is offering this training on Wednesday only, starting at 7:00 a.m., in Building 28 Theater on the Ridge. You must also ave your 10 hour OSHA card with you in order to ake the class. If you need the 10 hour OSHA course or Asbestos Training (also required at Xerox) you may contact the JATC office at 235-5050 for the next available course offering. If you have lost your OSHA card contact the JATC office. You may also take the Kodak HSE course online by clicking on the following link: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/rsco/rochesterSiteAccess/hseOrientation.jhtml

Training:

Xerox Training - Mondays ONLY at 8:00 a.m. in Bldg. #336, Training Room #2

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

Thought for the day! "An ounce of actionn is worth a ton of theory."...Friedrich Engles