PRESS CORNER

Next Union Meeting:

The next Union Meeting will be a regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 8. 2012, at 5:30 p.m. in the meeting hall at 2300 E. River Rd.

Important Notice of 2012 International Dues Increase:

The delegates attending the 38th IBEW International Convention, which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, the week of September 19th - 23rd, 2011, approved amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution.  Accordingly, effective January 1, 2012, there will be a per capita increase of two dollars ($2.00) per month for all members.  This will increase your 2012 due to $34.50 monthly or $103.50 quarterly.

Notice Regarding 3.03A:

The Local 86 Executive Board will be implementing 3.03A effective Monday, December 5, 2011.  You should have received a letter in the mail regarding this implementation.  If you have any questions please call Ron Freida at (585) 235-1510.

Vacation Freeze:

The close-out checks will be mailed out on or about January 16th, 2012.

Sunshine Club:

It is that time of year again to become or renew your Sunshine Club Membership.  The cost of membership is $6.00 for 2012.  If you are interested simply make a check out to "The Sunshine Club", for $6.00 and mail it to:  The Sunshine Club, 2300 E. River Rd., Rochester, NY 14623.  A membership card will then be mailed to you.  Please NOTE that you must be a Sunshine Club Member in order to request help from the Hardship Fund.

JATC News:

The JATC has scheduled the following classes.  If you are interested in any of them, please call the JATC office at 235-5050.  If necessary, leave a message at extension 300 and leave your name, phone number, and which class you wanted to attend.  The following classes do qualify for $500.00 to be put in your supplemental account.  If you have taken any of these classes previously, you will not be eligible to take it a second time.

Torque/Cable Tray - Torque - Evaluation of torqueing procedures as pertains to switchgear panels, etc.  Cable Tray - Review of code section 392 as pertains to NEC 2011.  We will be accepting a maximum of 12 people for this class.

Monday, January 30th & Tuesday, January 24th

4:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Both Nights Required.

Health Care Systems - To complete this course, your must attend 8 hours fo instruction.  This course will address codes and standards as they apply to the health care industry in the 2008 Code.  You MUST bring your 2008 Code Book to class.  This class is limited to ONLY 12 people.

Monday, February 6th & Tuesday, February 7th

4:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Both Nights Required.

EVITP - Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program - This course will train certified electricians to install electrical vehicle charging stations.  PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED A STATE OR FEDERALLY APPROVED ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WITH A MINUMUM OF 8000 HOURS OF ON THE JOB TRAINING AND A MINIMUM OF 720 HOURS OF RELATED CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY INSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO BE CERTIFIED.  Therefore, if you took your apprenticeship classes anywhere other than Local #86, you must present your certification to us prior to attending this class.  You must attend 24 hours of classroom instruction and the test is a three (3) hour duration.  A passing score is an 8 and grading is done at a 3rd party facility.  The class is limited to ONLY 10 people.

NO SUPPLEMENTAL MONEY WILL BE GIVEN FOR THIS CLASS.

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 1st, 2nd & 3rd

8:00 am to 4:30 pm - ALL DAYS REQUIRED

Other JATC News - The JATC has installed a drop box located by the side metal door.  This box is for your convenience to drop off any documents after hours and on weekends.  REMINDER:  Apprentice evaluations are due the FIRST Friday of every month.  Make sure these are on time or you will face a 30 day pay suspension.

New Resign Policy Effective March 1st, 2011:

All resigns will be once a month, on the first (1st) consecutive Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of each calendar month.  Resign can be done by email, fax, mail or in person on those three (3) days only.  If the resign is not received in the Referral Office by the end of the business day (4:30 p.m.) on that Wednesday, the applicants on any Book(s) will "roll off" the lists(s).  The applicant will have to sign in person and re-register on the out of work book(s). NOTE "The Web Referral" is now available. Go to www.ibewlu86.org then click on "WEB REFERRAL"

   RESIGN DATES FOR 2012

               FEB 6, 7 or 8         MAR 5, 6 or 7          MAY    7, 8 or 9          JUL 2, 3 or 4          SEPT 3, 4 or 5          NOV 5, 6 or 7

                                                APR 2, 3 or 4          JUN    4, 5 or 6          AUG 6, 7 or 8          OCT 1, 2 or 3            DEC 3, 4 or 5

Job Calls:

Listen to the job line at (585) 235-1510 ext. 2.  If you want a job call after listening to the "job line" you MUST then leave your name, card number, phone number at which you can be contacted and what order you want to accept the calls.

The "Web Referral" is now available by going to www.ibewlu86.org, then click on the "Web Referral" tab and proceed with instructions on the page.  Members can bid on jobs available, update basic information, as well as resign from this link.  If you have any questions please call Tamie at (585) 235-1510 ext. #1.

Important Notice to all LU 86 Members:

It is very important to make sure the Hall has all certification that you have on file and entered into the computer (such as....CDL, Confined Space, Welding, etc.).  Please contact Tamie at (585) 235-1510 to update your records as soon as possible.  When you travel out of town you must have all your cards with you. 

Confined Space Training:

Below is the web site for Confined Space Training. http://www.compliancetrainingonline.com/confined_space.cfm

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 Web sites:

www.ibewlu86.org -  Local 86 resign, fund office, press corner, retiree notes, vacation forms, general info in the Labor News also listed.

www.ibew.org - International web site - click on ABOUT US, then CONSTRUCTION JOBS BOARD or LOCAL UNION DIRECTORY.  Click on USA INSIDE then click on any district or state, then Local #.

www.roadtechs.com  and www.nukeworker.com - Nuclear shutdowns across the country by city, state, and dates - outages are listed for all nukes and unions.

www.labor.state.ny - Unemployment benefits for filing a claim - Phone # for claims service 1-888-209-8124.

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

Listen to the jobline from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  Leave your name, card number, phone number and job number.  Jobs will be filled after 9:01 AM and updated on jobline when filled.

Please Note:

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

NEBF Pension:

Are you turning 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.

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. 

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 first and third Wednesdays of the 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 & Xerox Training:

Kodak is only offering on line training at www.hseOrientation.   This training is good for your lifetime.

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

Note - to accept any job calls you must have your OSHA 10 card along with your Kodak and/or Xerox Training card.

Thought for the day!

"An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory."...Friedrich Engels