November 2019 Local Lines

‘United We Stand’ —Strength in Solidarity

L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i,mt,rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, MO — The annual Labor Day parade was Monday, Sept. 2, in St. Louis. IBEW Local 1 was third in the parade route. Some 1,200 members, their families and friends enjoyed the parade and a picnic afterward at Wilmore Park.

Bus. Mgr. Frank Jacobs said: “Labor Day is a day where we give thanks to our forefathers that have given, not just to union workers, but all workers the benefits of their blood, sweat and sacrifices. Without their efforts we wouldn’t have what we have today.”

Brother Jacobs was elected president of the St. Louis Building Trades Council on Aug. 27. Congratulations to him.

On July 11, the inside journeyman wiremen ratified a three-year contract by a 4-1 margin. Highlights of the contract include:

• Wages on the check $39.30, $40.61, $42.00. Total package of $66.22, $68.28, $70.47.
• 1.5 roll up on vacation and holiday for all overtime.
• Stronger stewards language and increased pay for stewards.
• Two members on pipe language.
• $75 increase per week for TES pooled unemployment fund. $75 increase per week income
• Increase in benefits and wages for PA’s and A apprentices the day they go to school.
• Early retirement at 58 with health care.

We mourn the loss of the following members: Dean Bullington, Frank Meczkowski, Arthur Murphy Jr., Ivan Bullar, Kenneth Sorden, Leon Jonas, Robert Bresnan, Jeffrey Hooker, Joseph Hobbs, Virginia Mabus, Paul Wessels, Charles Peniston, Ronald Jones, Raymond Pusateri, Stanley Richardson, Harry Boland, James Fowler, William Wenger, Ralph Stites, Reginald Morris, Angelo Maltagliati, Patrick McEntee Jr., Angelo Pandolfo, David Mason, Robert Waechter, Carl Crnko Jr., William Sutphen, Donald Corcoran, Mary Woltering, John Thompson and Erina Schuman.

Jan Bresnan, P.S.

Women in Unions Attend UALE Leadership Development

L.U. 3 (catv, em,govt,i,lctt,mo,o,t&u), NEW YORK, NY — The 44th United Association for Labor Education (UALE) Northeast Summer School for Women in Unions and Worker Organizations saw its largest class yet, with 166 women from the labor movement participating in five days of leadership development hosted by the CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies and Hofstra University from July 27-31.

This year, Local 3 sent a delegation of eight members led by Erin Sullivan, director of Local 3’s Mentorship Program and representative on the IBEW Women’s Committee. Local 25 of Long Island sent two sisters, and Local 1820 sent five sisters for the second year in a row.

“It is so great to see the sisters come to summer school and watch them as they begin to experience the magic of it all,” Sullivan said.

Attendees also participated in some great workshops such as grievance handling, internal organizing, how to start your own podcast, public speaking and how to successfully navigate non-traditional work.

“The leadership class was by far my favorite,” Local 3 maritime intermediate journeyperson Rebecca Dallalio said. “It taught me how important listening plays a role in being a strong leader.”

Annette Diaz, B.R.

Local 15 Election Results

L.U. 15 (u), DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The IBEW Local 15 election results for 2019 have been counted and are official.

Terry McGoldrick was elected business manager/president after having served the local as vice president for the past 12 years. Terry ran unopposed. Billy Phillips won the race for vice president. Billy served the local as a nuclear business representative for seven years and as assistant business manager for three years. Amy Allison will remain in the recording secretary position (unopposed). Treas. George Longoria will continue in his seat (unopposed). Congratulations to the new leadership team at Local 15. The local is in good hands moving forward to face all the challenges presented.

The ComEd/Local 15 Line Worker Skills Competition took place Sept. 7 at the ComEd Chicago Training Facility. Sixteen journeyman teams and six apprentices competed. Over 600 attendees registered to enjoy the day with the competitors. The event was enjoyed by all in attendance. Thanks to ComEd and Chris Riser from Local 15 for all the hard work put into organizing the event.

Sam Studer, P.S.

UALE Northeast Summer School attendees from IBEW Local 3 and Local 25. From left: Desiree Depay, Michele Kappauf, Erin Sullivan, Lisa Hofman, Michele Maldanado, Diana Cabrera, Heather McHale, Shauna Irving and Rebecca Dallaio.

Annual Block Party; Apprenticeship Graduation

L.U. 25 (c,catv,es,i,ptc&rts), LONG ISLAND, NY — On Aug. 3, Local 25 had our annual Block Party here at the hall with a great turnout. We had a very large water slide and rock-climbing wall as well as many more attractions for all our members and their families. We had a dunking tank to raise money for COPE. Every year the party gets bigger, and we look forward to next year to keep it growing.

Thank you to Bus. Mgr. Kevin Casey and Pres. John Guadagno and their Block Party Committee for a fantastic day. The weather was perfect.

Local 25’s Block Party at the union hall on Aug. 3 featured a giant water slide and a climbing wall.

Local 25 congratulates the apprenticeship graduating class of 2019 on their success. We commend the graduates for all their hard work and many hours of studying and working, and taking care of families, all at the same time. The graduates are our future, and we look forward to them taking our local to the next level.

Also, a thank-you goes out to Training Dir. Chris Kelly and his staff for always doing a great job. Bro. Kelly’s door is always open, and he always goes above and beyond the call of duty.

With regret we report the death of former president and Examining Board member Mike O’Grady. Mike was loved and will be missed. He was a true IBEW union man. Rest in peace, Bro. O’Grady.

Tom Lawless, P.S./E-Board