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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
District Council 82
news
In This Issue
Message from Officers
2
T.E.A.M. Resources 4
MN AFL-CIO 5
Apprentice Spotlight
7
8
Around the District 12
Upcoming Events Representing Local 61 • Local 106 • Local 260 • Local 386 • Local 681 • Local 880 • Local 1324 • Local 1922 • Local 1962 • Local 2002
Spring 2015
Save the Date
STAR Celebration
September 12, 2015
On January 27, 2015 the MN AFL-CIO held its Labor 2014 Volunteer Recognition event at the Crown Plaza
Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul, MN. Awards were given out to different Local Unions and District Councils that
either met or exceeded their goals to turn out their membership to help elect candidates that support working
families. District Council 82 received the top award for having the highest percentage of members come out
and volunteer as well as for making a PAC contribution to the Labor 2014 movement. Pictured with BMST
Nelson is MN AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson.
Message from Terry Nelson
As members of the IUPAT, working
safely is one of the most important
facets of our jobs. That’s why STAR
(Safety Training Awards Recognition)
is a vital part of our mission. All
members are encouraged to complete
an 8-hour safety training class during
the year and then attend DC 82’s
annual celebration. It’s a great
event with food, entertainment and
incredible prizes. Just ask members
who have participated and won a new
car or truck. Join the celebration on
Saturday, September 12, 2015 at The
National Sports Center in Blaine.
To be eligible, training must be
completed by April 30. See STAR
information on page 6.
Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
The Sky’s the Limit
One of the most important responsibilities of providing leadership for District Council 82 is
focusing on the long view and securing a solid future for our union and our members. It’s not just
about jobs for the next few months or even a couple of years. It’s about deciding what to do now
to position our union for success in the coming decades. That’s why I’m pleased to tell you about a
major achievement in building career pathways for IUPAT members.
Our Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTI-UM) was awarded accreditation for
six years by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) in November 2014 at the COE’s fall
meeting in Memphis. As I’ve mentioned in previous updates about this goal, accreditation raises
our training to a whole new level. It means that the FTI-UM now operates under standards used by
technical schools, colleges and universities, including required minimum completion rates. Having
earned accreditation, the FTI-UM will be eligible to apply for grant funding that will help build a
solid foundation for the future.
The accreditation process is rigorous, and to say it was a group effort is an understatement. My
thanks go to the staff of the FTI-UM, with Director Patrick Rome and his very capable colleagues
working toward this goal. I also thank Bob Swanson, CEO of Swanson & Youngdale, who serves with
me as co-chair of the FTI-UM. Bob, we made it!
The ground work for accreditation started several years ago when District Council 82’s training
funds were merged and a new training facility was constructed. After several years of curriculum
advancement, faculty professional development and strengthening FTI-UM’s financial ability, the
Board of Directors approved funding for accreditation in May 2013. The FTI-UM staff started
work for accreditation candidacy in July 2013, under the guidance of Nancy Gentile, Ed.D. The
accreditation process included a self-study that assesses against standards and identifies areas
needing improvement.
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Sanford Medical Center is a $500 million
facility being built in Fargo, North Dakota,
with completion scheduled for Spring 2017.
The 11-story project will involve over 1,700
construction workers at its peak. A Level
One Trauma Center, the facility will include
Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Pediatrics and
General Medicine in its four wings. District
Council 82 members will be on the project
with AMG Architectural Glass and Glazing,
Olympic Companies, Inc., and Swanson &
Youngdale.
district news
officer messages
Message from Terry
Building Career Pathways
As people who spend a good part of our
time building, I think we can all agree that
providing members with more pathways to
building a career is an important part of what
we can offer as a union. By offering training
as an accredited educational institution, we
can help open so many more doors for our
brothers and sisters. For example, it may help
members get onto a path to management.
Let’s face it, the physical demands of work in
the finishing trades can be tougher to take
as we get a little older. This training opens new possibilities for
apprentices or journeymen members who would like to take their
career in a different direction. I believe it will also encourage
more young people who might be interested in the finishing
trades but are worried whether there are viable career options
ahead for them. I ask you to encourage young people who may be
considering what career training to pursue and suggest that they
check out the Finishing Trades Institutes of the Upper Midwest. As
IUPAT members, it’s something we can all be proud to
call our own.
Opportunities Abound
Where do I begin? When we look at the amount of work that’s
available for our members, it continues to amaze me. Across our
district council, there are so many exciting opportunities where our
members are making a difference by applying their skills to highvisibility projects. A prime example is Destination Medical Center
in Rochester, Minnesota. Projects there total $500 million this year.
Over the next five to seven years, an astonishing $10 billion will
be spent on construction. Our members are so good at what they
do, the work is completed safely, on time and on budget. This is a
testament to the value of highly skilled union workers.
The Mall of America expansion in Bloomington, Minnesota, is
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another example that illustrates the importance of utilizing union
workers who pride themselves on a job well done. And, of course,
there’s the new Vikings Stadium, as well as many other largescale projects in the Twin Cities. In Fargo, North Dakota, Sanford
Medical Center is transforming medical care in the region. A $500
million facility with completion scheduled for Spring 2017, the
11-story project will involve over 1,700 construction workers
at its peak.
Look Out for Each Other
Being part of the IUPAT, I think we all appreciate the value of
looking out for our union brothers and sisters. Let me share a
recent example that proves why this is so important: Thanks to a
tip from a union member, the district council was made aware that
an employer was not paying members as they should. Through an
audit, we were able to recover $34,000 that was owed to members,
including two members who were owed $6,000 apiece. Let’s just say
that handing them those checks was a good reminder of what we
value as union members: We’re stronger together.
Building a Better Future
Spring will be busy, with 17 contracts to be negotiated on behalf of
District Council 82 members. It’s a responsibility that the business
representatives and I take very seriously because we know that the
wages and benefits we are able to secure will make a real difference
to members and their families. We are proud to work hard in the
best interests of our union brothers and sisters.
The IUPAT General President’s Advisory Committee annual
meeting is in March, and I will be attending this gathering that
brings together all the IUPAT business manager/secretarytreasurers from throughout the United States and Canada. We will
discuss the current business of the union while setting a course for
the future growth and success of the IUPAT and its members.
As always, I thank you for your continued support of IUPAT
District Council 82.
Meet Ryan Mims
Assistant to the Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer/Organizer
Ready to Help
Ask Ryan Mims what the best part about his
job as assistant to District Council 82 Business
Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Terry Nelson is,
and he doesn’t miss a beat in answering the
question. “The best part is being here to help
our members,” says Mims, who has held the post
since February of 2014.
With 11 years of experience as a glazier and
more than two years as an organizer for District
Council 82, Mims knew quite a bit about the IUPAT. It was still a
change of pace when he began his job as assistant to BMST Nelson.
“It was an eye opener,” he acknowledges. “Even though I knew it
was a busy office, it was still incredible to see what’s actually going
on and see just how busy Terry is every day.” In a district council
that includes Minnesota, North Dakota, western Wisconsin, and
Montana, union leadership often finds different mindsets in various
regions. To be sure the council’s members are being treated fairly
and that contracts are being honored, union leadership spends
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a good deal of time traveling to represent members and resolve
problems throughout the district council.
Mims, who grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, was introduced
to glazing when he followed in the footsteps of several of his
co-workers at Slumberland Furniture. Hyland Rowan, Rich Kohnen
and Dom Navarro had all left furniture delivery behind to work
for Harmon Glass, and when the opportunity arose, he did the
same. Some time in the glass shop gave Mims an education on
the glazing business and how to cut and work with glass. When
an apprenticeship was offered to him in the glazing program,
he jumped at the chance to learn new skills. He says that joining
the union turned out to be one of the best things that has ever
happened to him.
What’s one of the most important lessons Ryan Mims has learned
during his time in the union? “Celebrate the small victories,” he
says, adding that being able to help members resolve problems and
providing the best representation for them is what makes the long
hours rewarding. He’s glad to be working to improve the lives of his
union brothers and sisters.
Message from Warren Harder
Director of Servicing
One Voice, One Union:
We’re Stronger Together
In District Council 82, we have 17 contracts
to negotiate this spring in areas ranging
from Great Falls, Montana, to Eau Claire,
Wisconsin. Geographically, this is a large
area, with much of it booming. That’s a
factor in contract negotiations.
Market share is another part of the equation
when it comes to negotiating contracts. In
the Twin Cities, we have a large market share with all of our crafts
in the commercial construction and convention industries. In
addition, we’re always looking for growth in all areas. That’s how
we keep making our union stronger, and that’s good for all of our
members. So whether we’re talking about painting, drywall, glazing,
or signage, we’re always looking for ways to grow and to strengthen
our market share throughout District Council 82.
Politics and culture are key factors when it comes to negotiations.
In many ways, politics and culture control the economy. Bonding
bills and taxes fuel the construction industry with money to build
large projects. We know that these projects are built best by skilled
union workers who have the training to work efficiently and
safely. Unfortunately, states like North and South Dakota, which
have right-to-work laws, seem to depress wages and work against
collective bargaining.
As workers, we benefit from collective bargaining because we can
speak with one voice as one union. That’s powerful when it comes
to negotiating wages, benefits and working conditions. It’s why
we’re better off bargaining collectively rather than individually.
We’re stronger together and we work to secure the best possible
contracts. The non-union workforce has the same wants and needs,
but they do not have someone speaking up for them.
Here’s the bottom line: It is through working together that we
have been able to secure the wages and benefits that our members
enjoy. I encourage all members of District Council 82 to be active
and attend union meetings. That’s how we stay educated about
the issues facing our union. In closing, I ask you to remember that
we’re stronger together. It’s the power of negotiating with One
Voice, One Union.
Message from Jason Crowson
Director of Organizing
Making the Most of All
Opportunities for Growth
The record growth in North Dakota
continues to bring opportunities for our
members and contractors. A handful of our
Twin Cities general contractors have opened
permanent offices, and a few of our own
contractors are looking at satellite offices
to grow locally. This presents a unique
opportunity for our district council to grow
not just in North Dakota, but also in the entire northwestern part
of Minnesota.
As we’ve noted before, the political environment and work situation
in North Dakota are very unique and present a challenge for every
building trades member. Our organizers continue to flow through
the areas and recruit workers to fulfill our contractors’ needs. As a
result of this growth opportunity, the national building trades have
taken notice and are involving themselves at varying levels.
Locally in Minneapolis/St. Paul, we’ve been working with
employees of a smaller glazing contractor to bring them to an
election. There have been some complications with the campaign
and because of those complications, I cannot say much more.
However, I am hopeful that we will be welcoming those workers
into our membership very soon. We continue to run into subcontractors who are misclassifying workers, cheating on prevailing
wage projects, and even employing minors on commercial job sites.
Some of the situations we see are flat-out disgusting, and we will
continue to do what we can to improve the lives of these workers.
We need help from you, brothers and sisters, when you observe
such situations and when we engage the community in these issues.
Our growth and activism is as important as ever. As union
members, you understand the importance of earning fair wages,
being paid on time, and being able to count on workplace safety.
I encourage you to reach out to workers in your circle of friends
and family and help promote and grow your local unions. When
we work together, we make our union stronger. That will lead to a
better future for all of us.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
Represents a growing force of over 160,000 active and retired men and women in the United States and Canada. Our members work in the Finishing Trades as
industrial and commercial painters, drywall finishers, wall coverers, glaziers, glass workers, floor covering installers, sign makers, display workers, convention and
show decorators and in many more exciting occupations. IUPAT members’ skills are in high demand at every construction project in North America.
The IUPAT membership extends far beyond the workplace, however. Recognized as one of the most active unions in the labor movement, IUPAT members help shape
their communities in many ways: through an abiding commitment to service, by fighting passionately for workers’ rights that benefit all working families, and
through effective and aggressive political mobilization.
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”)
and the Individual Mandate
By Dave Danley and Rick Lemke, Wilson-McShane Corporation
The PPACA has become one of the most well-known and discussed
pieces of legislation during the past several administrations. It has
brought with it heated controversy amongst our lawmakers and amongst
the general population. One of the key provisions of the law, the
Individual Mandate, went into effect for the 2014 tax year. Essentially,
the Individual Mandate requires tax payers to have health insurance
coverage or pay a tax penalty.
The tax penalty for the 2014 tax year is the higher of 1) $95 per tax
payer, or 2) 1% of taxable income. These tax penalties are also set to
increase year after year. In 2015 the penalty will be the higher of 1) 2%
of yearly household income or 2) $325 per person. You will be required
to indicate that you and your family had health insurance coverage on
your IRS Form 1040 (or other personal income tax form) beginning
with the 2014 tax year. The government will begin receiving information
about the months in which you had health insurance coverage beginning
in 2016 (for the 2015 plan year) in order to enforce the Individual
Mandate.
Participants of the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 Health
Care Plan (“DC82 Health Plan”) will receive information regarding
his/her health insurance eligibility beginning in 2016 on IRS Form
1095 from the DC82 Health Plan beginning with the 2015 tax year (as
required under federal law). You will want to keep that form for next
year’s tax season.
Therefore, in order to avoid a potential costly tax consequence,
Participants of the DC82 Health Plan should be diligent in assuring
that the hours you are working are sufficient to provide for continuous
coverage. If you do fall short for qualifying for health insurance, you
have resources to continue coverage under the DC82 Health Plan
through self-payments and COBRA. The DC82 Health Plan allows
participants to pay for a month of health coverage. This is done by
multiplying the hourly contribution rate (currently $7.60) times the
number of hours needed to qualify for coverage. You also have access to
a variety of health insurance plans through MN Sure, the state’s health
insurance exchange market place.
There are other provisions of the PPACA that have been widely accepted
as enhancements to existing health benefit coverages. Some of those
enhancements include: coverage for dependent children to age 26,
removal of annual and lifetime payment limitations, and 100% coverage
for preventive services. All health plans across the country were
previously required to amend their plans to comply with these services to
be considered as essential health benefits.
If you have any questions about the Individual Mandate or about your
health coverage in general, please feel free to contact Wilson-McShane
Corporation at 952-854-0795.
Making the Most of Your Employee Assistance Program
Construction industry veteran Tom Vevea joins T.E.A.M.
When it comes to addressing and resolving a variety of daily living issues,
District Council 82 members have an important benefit in the services
provided by T.E.A.M. (Total Employee Assistance Management). Thanks
to DC 82’s contract with this leader in employee assistance programs,
members can partner with T.E.A.M. for help in facing a wide variety of
situations, including those relating to personal or emotional problems;
drug use; eldercare; financial, workplace, or legal concerns; and family
and parenting issues. Helping improve life both on and off the job is the
goal of the staff at T.EA.M.
In February, TEAM welcomed Tom Vevea as contract manager. His
enthusiasm for helping people and making sure they know about
the benefits of using TEAM’s services is what led him to join the
organization.
“I know it may sound corny,” admits Vevea, “but I’ve been very lucky
in my career, and I thought this would give me an opportunity to give
back.” He believes union members can benefit from utilizing the
services provided by T.E.A.M.’s licensed counselors and social workers.
“The staff is wonderful and they are dedicated to helping people,” he
added, noting that all services are confidential and T.E.A.M. does not cap
the number of visits a client may have with a counselor.
With four decades in the construction industry, all with McGough
Construction, Vevea understands the stress workers may face. He joined
McGough in 1975, moving up through the ranks and gaining experience
as a journeyman carpenter, foreman, superintendent, field coordinator,
director of field operations, director of labor relations, and vice
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president of operations. Over the years, he has also served on numerous
building trades boards and health and welfare committees. With the
next generation of construction leaders ready to move up, Vevea was
ready to move on, but not ready to retire. He says that after talking with
T.E.A.M. founder John Sanchelli, he felt he had found the opportunity
of a lifetime.
In particular, Vevea is dedicated to addressing the stigma that still
surrounds mental health issues, something that can prevent people
from getting the help they need. As he notes, chemical imbalances in
the brain can cause mental illness, just as imbalances in other organs
cause physical illness. “It’s time for attitudes about mental illness to
change,” Vevea emphasizes, “so people can feel free to access the services
available.”
For this construction industry veteran, starting a new chapter in his
life is a gratifying way to help others. That’s why Tom Vevea is eager to
encourage District Council 82 members to utilize the services of T.E.A.M.
To speak confidentially with a T.E.A.M. counselor 24/7, call 651-642-0182 or
1-800-634-7710. For information, visit www.team-mn.com.
politics
2015 Legislative Session Presents
Challenges & Opportunities
The 2015 legislative session is nearly
two months old and Minnesotans are
presented with a very different situation
than we were in 2013 and 2014. While
Governor Dayton was reelected and
DFL majority remains in the Senate,
Republicans now control the Minnesota
House.
Meet the Staff
at DC 82
Terry L. Nelson, Bus. Mgr./Sec.-Treasurer at DC 82,
651-224-5480 ext. 651, [email protected]
Mark Christianson, Bus. Rep. or Locals 386, 1962,
1922, 260, 651-224-5480 ext.652 or 612-889-5194,
[email protected]
Warren Harder, Director of Servicing/Bus. Rep. for
Local 1324, 651-224-5480 ext. 666 or 612-8684123, [email protected]
Scott Thompson, Market Recovery Director/Bus. Rep.
for Locals 61, 259, 651-224-5480 ext. 653 or
612-819-5241, [email protected]
Craig Peck, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480
ext.663 or 612-867-5598, [email protected]
While the new Republican House
majority might not be interested in
helping empower working people; that
isn’t a reason for Labor to sit on the
sidelines.
Jason Ehlert, Bus. Mktg. Developer, 701-541-3025,
[email protected]
That’s why we’re advocating for a Shared Prosperity and Job Creation agenda.
Pass Comprehensive, Long-Term Multi-Modal
Transportation Funding
Minnesota cannot grow and attract good jobs when
our infrastructure is wearing out and transit options
are woefully inadequate. Too many of our roads and
bridges have exceeded their lifespans and are in
desperate need of repair.
Scott Parker, Bus. Rep. for Locals 681, 2002,
507-282-4048 or 507-244-1531,
[email protected]
Craig Olson, Bus. Rep. for Local 106, 218-724-6466
or 218-393-2276, [email protected]
Francisco Altamirano, Organizer at DC 82,
651-224-5480 ext. 671 or 612-868-2227,
[email protected]
Al Hanson, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480
ext. 668, or 612-308-4852, [email protected]
Don Mullin, Bus. Rep. for Local 880, 651-224-5480
ext. 665 or 612-889-1360, [email protected]
Ending Wage Theft
A shocking number of unscrupulous employers often pay less than what was agreed, force
workers to perform duties off the clock, cheat state and local governments out of legally
required taxes and insurance contributions, and sometimes, withhold pay all together.
The legislature can help by legislation that toughens penalties for employers who engage in
wage theft and makes it easier for workers to report wage theft.
Require Paid Family Leave & Earned Sick
Days
We all get sick. But not all of us can stay home
when we are contagious. In cities and states
without earned sick days standards, two of
every five workers don’t earn a single day of
earned sick leave.
We strongly support the passage of both earned
sick and safe time and paid family leave.
Fair Scheduling
Jason Crowson Dir. of Organizing at DC 82,
651-224-5480, ext. 661 or 612-401-9224,
[email protected]
Ryan Mims, Asst. to the BMST/Organizer,
651-224-5480 ext. 662 or 612-222-6555,
[email protected]
Mark Waaraniemi, Organizer at DC 82,
651-224-5480 ext. 670 or 612-805-8310,
[email protected]
Ken Gorman, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480
ext.695 or 612-819-5719, [email protected]
Dave Sears, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480
ext.673 or 612-889-9318, [email protected]
Brittany Therres, Admin. Asst. for Locals 880, 1324
1962, 1922, 260, 651-224-5480 ext. 667,
[email protected]
Dana Marciniak, Admin. Asst. for Local 106,
218-724-6466, [email protected]
The retail, service and healthcare sectors are now the fastest
growing industries in our state. The increase in the minimum
wage has and continues to be a great boost for retail, service and
healthcare workers. However, full-time positions with stable
schedules are also vitally important. Minnesota workers need
scheduling standards that support families and help make their
lives predictable.
Jean Groshens, Office Mgr. for DC 82, 651-224-5480
ext. 654, [email protected]
In addition to this Shared Prosperity and Job Creation agenda, the
Minnesota AFL-CIO will support a range of issues that address
income inequality, economic opportunity, and tax fairness.
Lindsay Schmandt, Admin. Asst., 651-224-5480,
ext. 655, [email protected]
The Minnesota AFL-CIO is a labor federation
made up of more than 1,000 affiliate unions,
representing more than 300,000 working people
throughout the state.
Mary Dady, Admin. Asst. for Locals 61, 386 884, 259,
651-224-5480, ext. 664, [email protected]
Linda Rapp, Admin. Asst. for Local 681,
507-282-4048, [email protected]
Steve Wittman, Part Time Business Rep for Local 1922,
406-252-2535, [email protected]
Karen Santiago, Admin. Asst. for Local 1922,
406-252-2535, cell 406-208-9056,
[email protected]
Jeff Stark, Organizer, 406-623-0537,
[email protected]
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training
Accreditation Granted to FTI~UM by the
Council on Occupational Education
The two visionaries of the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTI~UM), took a
moment to pose for a picture with the accreditation certificate from the Council on Occupational
Education (COE) and a celebratory cake after the January board meeting. Co-chairs Bob Swanson,
CEO of Swanson & Youngdale, and Terry Nelson, BMST of District Council 82, saw their vision fulfilled for the school when the FTI~UM
was awarded accreditation for six years in November 2014 at the COE’s Fall meeting in Memphis. The foundation for this goal was laid
several years ago when DC 82’s training funds were merged and a new training facility was constructed. After a several years of curriculum
advancement, faculty professional development and strengthening FTI~UM’s financial ability, the Board of Directors approved funding for
accreditation in May 2013. The FTI~UM staff started work for accreditation candidacy in July 2013 under the guidance of Nancy Gentile,
Ed.D. The accreditation process included a self-study that assesses against standards and identifies areas needing improvement. FTI~UM
now operates under standards used by technical schools, colleges and universities including required minimum completion rates. Having
accreditation puts the FTI~UM on a solid foundation for grant funding into the future.
Accreditation has allowed FTI~UM to join the ranks of other higher education institutions.
The prestigious new website address is: www.ftium.edu
First Total Stations Course held at FTI~UM
A group of 12 District Council 82 Glaziers completed the first Total Stations course. The course was
sponsored by the Finishing Trades Institute International, which sent equipment and instructors to hold
this advanced coursework.
With a Total Station, workers can measure both angles and distances at the same time. The instruments’
onboard computer uses the measured angles and distances to calculate coordinates of these measured
points or the position of the instrument from known points. Measurements can also be downloaded from
the Total Station to a computer to create a drawing of your work. The glaziers learned how this tool can
improve quality and efficiency on the jobsite in laying out curtainwall, especially complex curtainwalls.
The glaziers committed a week of their time to the course and had to prepare for it by working through a
math and surveying handbook. Due to the intensity of the coursework, Coordinator Brian Hagberg plans to have periodic refresher courses
for the 12 glaziers who completed the training. This course is expected to be offered annually as a path to expanding the pool of glaziers
who have this skillset.
New Full-Time Faculty Member
Fredy Castellanos, Painting Safety and Health Instructor
Fredy Castellanos became a full-time FTI~UM faculty member in February. Fredy began his career as
an apprentice through District Council 82, where he became a painter and decorator journeyworker.
For the past 14 years, he worked as a foreman for Swanson & Youngdale, Inc., where he assumed
increasing responsibilities throughout his career, as well as developing his trade and safety knowledge.
For the last six years, Fredy has also worked as a part-time safety instructor for the FTI-UM’s
continuing education program. In May of 2015, Fredy will earn his Associate’s Degree in Applied
Science through Mount West Community and Technical College in West Virginia. Fredy’s dedication
and hard work throughout the years have opened new doors and opportunities for him, and he is
very excited about becoming a full-time instructor on the Finishing Trades Institute staff. With his enthusiasm for teaching, Fredy is looking
forward to sharing his hands-on experience and his professional knowledge with the many apprentices who will make this journey part of
their career advancement.
IRS Grants 501(c)3 Classification
to FTI~UM
The Internal Revenue Service recently changed the classification of the FTI~UM from a labor
organization to a school. With the change to this status, the FTI~UM will be qualified for many
grants that previously were not available under the old 501(c)5 designation. Additionally, cash
and materials donated to the FTI~UM are now tax deductible. Tuition paid by students is now
also tax deductible and the FTI~UM will be issuing 1098 T forms to students for tuition paid
during the 2015 school year.
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STAR Program
Classes
REMINDER
Please refer to the FTI~UM website or
call 651-379-9600 to schedule a STAR
class. The deadline to qualify for the
next STAR event is April 30.
The Right Place
When it comes to union membership, Duffy Hammond knew the advantages right from
the start. “My dad was a union machinist, and he told me to join a union if I wanted
to get anywhere,” says Hammond, who completed his glassworker apprenticeship and
recently started the glazier apprenticeship program. He has been employed by St. Paulbased Twin City Glass for ten years.
“A couple of my friends started in the apprenticeship program and I thought it was a great thing to get into for career training,”
Hammond says in describing the opportunity he saw in the finishing trades. Before starting his career working with glass, he was
an iron worker for about a year. In the glassworker apprenticeship program, Hammond says he had the opportunity to see how
everything is designed and put together. In the glazier apprenticeship program, he’s learning how it works and how a building
goes up. He likes the combination of classroom and hands-on learning the apprenticeship program offers and he feels he has
found a career with opportunities for growth.
“I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can because someday I would like to become an instructor,” says Hammond in talking
about his long-term goal. His friends who started in the business are now foremen and he hopes he’ll be able to move from
apprentice to foreman to instructor. For him, it’s all about learning and gaining experience.
“You pick up different knowledge from different people, and everyone is there to share knowledge and learn,” Hammond says
of his union colleagues. “I think it’s important to learn from the older generation. You learn things you wouldn’t necessarily
think of when you’re just starting out.” As he points out, the baby boomers have the years of experience that make a difference
in mentoring the next generation.
When Duffy Hammond thinks about the advice his dad gave him regarding the benefits of being union, he knows it’s true.
“The best part of being union is everybody sticking together,” says Hammond, who grew up in Stacy, Minnesota, and now lives
in Wyoming, Minnesota. He and his wife, Stevie, have a daughter and will welcome a baby this fall. Looking to the future for his
family, Duffy Hammond is glad he found the right place to build a career as a member of the IUPAT
Putting Skills to Work Throughout DC 82
spotlight
Apprentice Spotlight:
Meet the Staff at FTI
Tom Aasheim, Paint & Drywall Coordinator,
651-379-9604, [email protected]
Brian Hagberg, Glazing & Glassworker
Coordinator,, 651-379-9602,
[email protected]
Jerry Meissner, Sign, Display &
Convention Worker Coordinator, 651-379-9603,
[email protected]
Jill Polander, Office Mgr, 651-379-9600,
[email protected]
Kerry Gallagher, FT Instructor,
651-379-9611, [email protected]
Amy Peterson, FT Instructor,
651-379-9600, [email protected]
Fredy Castellanos, FT Instructor,
651-379-9600
Ricky Dahlstrom, PT Instructor,
651-379-9600
Dave Weidner, PT Instructor,
651-379-9600
Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN.
Drywall Finishers Left to Right: John Gonzales & Anthony
Jarvis working for Stern Drywall Inc.
Drywall Finishers from Minuti-Ogle Co. at the Mall
of America Retail/Hotel Project in Bloomington, MN.
Left to Right: Carlos Deleon and Arnulfo Najera.
Working at the Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN.
Swanson & Youngdale Painters. Left to Right: Alex Thesing and Taylor Kline.
Pat Rome, Director, 651-379-9600,
[email protected]
Glazing for Empirehouse Inc. Left to Right: Robbie Wallace, William
Esnough, Kaleigh Bartok, Troy Cagle and Mark Waggoner.
PA G E 7
Local 386 & Local 1962
Mark Christianson – Business Rep
Project Developments
around
Local 106
Craig Olson – Business Rep
Vikings Stadium Update
Construction of the new
fixed-roof stadium is already
nearly 40 percent complete
and continues to move at a rapid pace. Approximately 75 percent
of the entire concrete structure has been poured, while the steel
roof ridge truss that will span the length of the stadium from east to
west has just three sections yet to be placed. Installation of exterior
metal panels and glass will begin in early 2015, and the stadium will
be fully enclosed in December 2015. Over 700 construction workers
are on-site daily, a number that will swell to more than 1,100 in the
coming months, and more than 200 Minnesota businesses have
already contributed to the project.
The Vikings will be paying an extra $1.2 million for LED lights. The
Vikings have also added another $517,977 to the roughly $1 billion
stadium project for additional concessions areas, another elevator and
extra design services for a stadium skyway and press box, but not for
new glass that environmentalists say is necessary to protect birds.
Skyscrapers
The skyline of Minneapolis will continue to change in the coming
months as there are so many projects being built or being talked
about. Currently there is 2.2 billion in projects in Minneapolis. Let’s
take a look at just a few.
• P
roposed 30-story tower at 116 E Hennepin, at the site of Nye’s
Polonaise Room. The plan includes about 189 apartments in the
tower and 6,500 square feet of new retail space along Hennepin
Avenue and Second Street, plus retail space on the first floor of the
Harness Shop building.
continued on page 10
DC 82
We have a very busy spring coming up!
Special Call Meeting: Wednesday, April 1, 2015,
6:00 pm at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B.
Nominations for Local 106 Treasurer & DC 82
Delegate
Special Call Meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2015,
6 pm at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B. Elections if needed.
Sign Agreements:
Cross Country Sign
April 30
LAMAR Advertising
June 30
Todd Signs
July 31
Advanced Signs, Inc., dba Lakehead Sign August 30
Please attend your local union meetings to provide input and updates.
Remaining 2015 classes in Duluth:
MSHA Refresher: Friday, March 6 at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B,
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
OSHA 10 Supplement: Saturday, March 7 at the Duluth Labor Temple,
Hall B, 1-9 p.m.
LIFTS: Wednesday, April 8 at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B, 4-9 p.m.
MSHA New Miner: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 9, 10 & 11, at
the Duluth Labor Temple, Halls A & B, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Local 106 Vice President Gordon Smith working at
the National Guard Armory 114th Transportation
Company remodel in Chisholm, MN.
Condolences to the families and friends of our lost
brothers:
Oscar Nelson was a 75-year member of Local 106;
he painted the Aerial Lift Bridge years ago.
continued on page 11
Francisco Altamirano – Organizer
Helping Our Union Grow
Not so long ago people of color weren’t
encouraged, and sometimes not even allowed,
to join unions. Some people thought that letting
immigrant workers into unions would undercut
wages and benefits. However, that was not the case.
Now people of color are helping unions grow. Throughout the country,
this change is helping the unions and the workers, in particular Latinos,
who have seen the benefits of union membership.
In addition to seeking higher wages and a better standard of living
for their families, many immigrants see a pathway to citizenship as an
important goal. With that in mind, many unions are becoming advocates
for immigration reform. It’s possible that if Latinos see unions as not
just advocating for better working conditions but also for immigration
reform, then Latinos could add their voices in the fight against anti-union
legislation, such as recent laws passed in Wisconsin and Michigan.
Here in Minnesota, we actively seek to educate Latinos about the
advantages of union membership, including job training, worker safety,
fair wages, and benefits. I am proud that District Council 82 is working
with the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) to
raise awareness and encourage Latino involvement in the labor movement.
It’s all about working together to help everyone do better.
First, it’s the money. Generally, union jobs pay significantly more than
non-union jobs. It’s simple: If higher wages matter, then joining a union
is a smart idea. Anti-labor people may say that additional pay is eaten up
in union dues. This is false. Union wages are generally about 15 percent
higher than non-union. So even if union dues are $60 a month, or $720 a
year, just do the math. After all, $720 isn’t 15 percent of a union worker’s
salary, unless he or she is earning only $4,800 per year. That’s less than
half the federal minimum wage.
continued on page 11
PA G E 8
Local 880
Don Mullin – Business Rep,
Political Director for DC 82
After finishing the busiest January
we can remember in the convention
industry, we are continuing on a
great path of growth. That’s the
kind of news I’m glad to report.
New apprentices are doing well and we’re eager to see their
progress. We have a good synergy with our contractors
and continue to build business around the metro and
throughout the state of Minnesota. From working on
museum projects for Split Rock Studios to assignments on
the Vikings Stadium, everything is going well for our local.
Politically, we must remember that even though attention is
being drawn to the presidential election in 2016, our votes
in 2015 will be just as important. There will be school board
and township elections this year, so I ask our members to
pay attention to the issues and remember to vote for the
candidates who will advance our interests as union members.
As the old saying goes, all politics are local. Our votes in local
elections matter just as much as the higher profile national
elections. Let’s remember that in 2015.
the district
Local 61
Scott Thompson – Business Rep
I’m sorry to share the news of the
death of Mark A. Cullen, a former
Local 61 Business Manager/
Financial Secretary. Mr. Cullen
passed away in St. Paul, on the
morning of Thursday, February
5, 2015, at the age of 77, after
a two-year battle with lung cancer and pneumonia. He
was born on July 9, 1937, in St. Paul, where he grew up
and graduated from Cretin High School in 1956. He was
initiated into the St. Paul Painters and Tapers Union Local
61 on September 13, 1957, where he worked as a painter
for several contractors for 17 years. In 1974, he was elected
to the position of Field Representative and served for more
than 10 years while serving on all boards and committees
for the local. In 1985, Mr. Cullen was elected to the position
of Business Manager/Financial Secretary and served as the
Business Representative until his retirement in July 1998 at
the age of 61.
Members of Local 61 who were initiated between 30 and 17
years ago may have been signed up by Mark Cullen. That is
continued on page 11
Local 1324
Warren Harder – Business Rep
Let me start by saying “Thank you” to those who
attended the Holiday/Pin party at our December
meeting. We had 110 members sign the book and we welcomed over 30 guests.
Congratulations to Dan Soltis and Richard Huberty, 50-year members who were
both in attendance to receive a 50-year pin and gold watch. Congrats to all the
members who received pins that night, starting with those who have 20 years of
service and going on up to Jimmy Lukecart and Mike Lobash, who both have 55
years of service.
We owe a great debt of gratitude to those retired members who mentored
us and fought for better wages and benefits that we all enjoy. With the
local growing in diversity and the baby boomers retiring, we are facing new
challenges. It’s more important than ever to take the time to show and explain
our work to new apprentices, to mentor them, and to teach them union
values so that once they become journeymen, they will be able to do the same.
Jobs today often seem to involve schedules and time lines that make working
stressful, but we still need to make time to
share our knowledge. It’s vital to our future.
The first quarter is typically our slowest time
in the glass industry, but 2015 is different.
Our first quarter hours are higher than
anytime I can remember, and it looks like the
trend will continue the entire year. As always,
I ask you to remember to work hard, work
smart, and work safe.
Local 1324 apprentices in
blueprint class.
Local 681 & Local 2002
Scott Parker – Business Rep
Local Union 681
Work continues to be somewhat plentiful
in Rochester. As I’m writing, there are four
workers on the out-of-work list. All the bids are
in on the Mayo Civic Center. During the next
two years, $81 million will be spent to transform
Mayo Civic Center from a multi-purpose facility competing with Duluth
and St. Cloud for events, into a state-of-the-art convention destination
rubbing shoulders with metro markets through the Midwest.
Our contractors are very busy bidding work in the Rochester area. I
am trying to talk to more women about becoming apprentices in our
trades. I know there is some apprehension among shops that have never
had female workers, but the days of the all-male shops are over. With
the DMC projects getting ready to go from planning to bid, we must
be able to promote increased participation in workforce employment
opportunities for women and minorities.
We want to continue to see membership in North America’s Building
Trades Unions continue to climb. Data released by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics shows continued membership growth for North America’s
Building Trades Unions. In 2014, union membership in the construction
industry increased by approximately 53,000. Adding to the increase
reported by BLS in 2013, the two-year growth of membership in building
and construction trade unions in America now stands at 148,000.
Excluding residential
construction and
non-production/
supervisory
employees, the union
construction industry
is today approaching
40 percent density
LU 681 apprentices Brian
LU 681 Larry Hughes
in the United States.
Weis and Kaylyn Nygaard drywall finisher (Mulcahy/
As Sean McGarvey,
(Pompeii Painting)on the
Nickolaus) also at the
President of North
MnDot Facilities project in MnDOT in Rochester.
America’s Building
Rochester.
Trades Unions, noted,
“The numbers released
by BLS are an affirmation of the collective efforts by our unions to
re-position the union construction industry as a value-centric, preferred
vendor-supplier of skilled craft construction labor services in the United
States, and as a trusted community partner that is providing hope in the
form of career training opportunities for many disadvantaged people,
including and especially women, minorities and military veterans.” I
would also remind you that the more members we have in the union, the
more members we have paying into the pension funds.
Local 1922
Jeff Stark – Organizer
Since our last newsletter, the cold, snowy
weather has set in, but the work has remained
steady. We continue to sign new members and
visit job sites recruiting for future employer
needs. I am currently in the process of visiting
every contractor in the state of Montana. From
Kalispell to Billings, we will leave no stone unturned in our effort to
find new work opportunities for our members and future members.
Over the last three months BMST Terry Nelson has had several District
Council and DC 82 Finishing Trades Institute representatives, including
himself, visit Montana to keep our members informed on subjects
including training, work issues and negotiations. The representatives
who have attended our monthly meeting are there to share information
and to answer any questions. Please make it a point to attend the
monthly meetings and stay informed.
Congratulations to everyone who attended the monthly membership
meeting and received a gift card toward their holiday meal. The
monthly meetings offer an opportunity for every member to stay
informed about organizing activities and keep up-to-date with what’s
going on throughout the local union.
As always, if you encounter non-union workers, please explain the
benefits of being union. Talk with them about the ways you have
benefited and how they can enjoy those same advantages.
PA G E 9
around
Local 386 & Local 1962
continued from page 8
• A
latus has filed preliminary plans for a 40-story, 325-unit residential
building at 200 Central Ave. SE in the St. Anthony Main area of
Minneapolis.
interpretive museum will occupy the lower level highlighting the
historical significance of the milling industry. New interventions on
the buildings will be done in a way that respects the historic and raw
industrial character of the buildings. An interesting addition to this
project is the hydro power that will be used to power the A-Mill. The
power will be used solely for the A‐Mill Artist Lofts. No power will be
sold to the grid nor will power in excess of demand be produced. The
hydroelectric facility is planned to be installed before the end of 2015
with construction starting as soon as applicable permits are obtained.
The proposed hydroelectric facility involves two separate sites. The
first restores the existing intake structure, sleeves a pipe through
the existing tunnel, replaces a turbine and generator in the existing
downstream drop shaft, and conveys the turbine discharge through a
box culvert placed in the existing outlet channel. The intake structure
and outlet structure are on property owned by Xcel Energy and the
Minneapolis Park Board, respectively. There is an established legal
right for the project owner to maintain these structures.
• B
E THE MATCH, the nonprofit group formally known as the National
Marrow Donor Program, announced plans for its new headquarters
building at 524 N. Fifth St., across the street from Target field. This is a
$57 million project that should open late in 2015.
• N
icollet Hotel Block 36-story tower. The Gateway includes a 36-story
tower at 3rd Avenue and Nicollet Mall with a 182-room Canopy by
Hilton hotel and a residential tower up to 300 units. It would have
significant green space and LED lights that would illuminate the
tower at night. The project also includes plans for street-level retail/
restaurants and possibly skyway-level office space or a charter school.
• A
mbulatory Care Center. The University of Minnesota and Fairview
Health Services began construction on their first joint investment, a
$160.5 million, 330,000-square foot Ambulatory Care Center.
• 4
Marq., 400 Marquette. Mortenson is moving forward on this 30-story
apartment tower.
• H
CMC Medical
Expansion. Hennepin
County Medical Center
will build a new $191
million, 322,000-squarefoot building in
downtown Minneapolis.
HCMC currently
occupies space on nearly
f ive blocks between Portland Avenue, South Sixth Street, 10th Avenue
South and South Eighth Street. The campus is kitty-corner from the site
for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium and two blocks south of Ryan
Cos. US Inc.’s $420 million Downtown East project.
• D
owntown East Project. This $400 million dollar project is
underway and is massive. This project has three PLAs (Project Labor
Agreements) -- one private and two
public.
• X
cel Energy Corporate Headquarters, 401 Nicollet Mall. Opus is
currently building the nine-story project.
• M
ill City Quarter. This project will offer 150 affordable apartments
and 150 apartments for senior living.
• T
he Rose. A four-story, 90-unit apartment building by Aeon together
with Hope Community Partners. The project is using the International
Living Futures Institute’s Living Building Challenge (2.1) as a
framework for sustainability design and planning. The project is
the first affordable multifamily housing project to register with the
program. The LBC sets a high standard, requiring projects to be
both net zero energy and net zero water, and to meet strict materials
requirements. Aeon set an additional goal of creating a practical and
replicable solution with a budget of $140 per square foot. The project
will also comply with the Green Communities Criteria with Minnesota
Overlay.
• S
uperior Plating Site. Lennar Corporation is planning a multi-use
complex on this site.
North Dakota, Local 1962.
• A
-MILL LOFTS. This project is an
ambitious restoration and redevelopment
encompassing two city blocks of historic
industrial structures, including the
Pillsbury A-Mill constructed in 1881.
The project is featuring 255 artist
housing units, along with common
art spaces and a performance hall. An
NEW MEMBERS
Local 61
Julio Andazola
Jonathan Horin
Eric McCaslin
Marcos Sanchez
Jason Schmidt
Local 106
Gary Lundberg
Taylor McCannell
Derek McGraw
Local 260
Christopher Ambriz
Angel Chavez
Josue Chavez
Larry Evaro
Erik Reyma
Cesar Rodriguez
Local 386
Kevin Comeau
Robert Dexter
Brandon Folta
Benjamin Gossman
PA G E 1 0
Gustavo Lara-Chevez
Paul McVary
Gina Munn
Corey Norcutt
Jose Nunez
Roberto Palacio
Alexandra Polonia
Local 681
Larry Hughes
Edgar Navarro
Local 880
Mitchel Boykin
Kameron Engle
Trevor Lund
Michael Schoenberger
Local 1324
Kaleigh Bartok
Geoffery Crowson
James Fabos
Joseph Giorgio
Joshua Jacobson
Kyle Kumley
Ramiro Lara
As the oil fields start to catch their breath, North Dakota can
catch up on their infrastructure projects. Currently, Sanford
Medical is building g a $500 million dollar facility in Fargo
which our signatories are on. Also in the works is a 20 to
30-story tower proposed in Fargo.
Kody Murphy
Ryan Nilson
Jay Poidinger
Kyle Robeck
Joshua Rosenberger
James Schutta
Joel Thorson
Kevin Wagner
Sean Wilmes
DECEASED
MEMBERS
Local 1922
Vernon Moore
Brian Ragland
Local 386
Ernest Block
Todd Davidson
William Hoppe
Eldon Johnson
Marlan Mix
Charles Snyder
Local 1962
David Albertson
Blake Dschaak
Shawn McLaughlin
Anthony Tollefson
Local 2002
Shannon Szecsy
Local 61
Mark Cullen
William Driver
Local 106
Bob Nelson
Oscar Nelson
KEEP YOUR
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loved ones is important,
so remember to keep
your beneficiary
information updated with
your Local Union and
with Wilson-McShane.
Local 880
Ardath Norman
Local 1962
Jerald Proell
members
the district
DC 82
c ontinued from page 8
Secondly, union membership provides access to pensions, medical
insurance, paid vacation, and overtime premium pay. Those are just a
few of the benefits of being a union worker.
Third, safety is a real concern. Safety records at union work sites
are superior to that of non-union sites. A union contract provides
employees with the right to insist on a safe work environment. In
addition, unions positively impact the dignity of workers and their job
security. It’s also a factor in the level of competence of fellow workers.
We all know that it’s easier to work safely when you’re surrounded by
trained workers who understand the correct way to do the job.
If we want to build a more secure future, we must remember that we
are all in this together. It’s time for all workers who value the benefits
of union membership to welcome their new union brothers and sisters.
Ayudando a nuestra unión a crecer.
No hace mucho tiempo personas de color no eran ayudadas, y algunas
veces ni siquiera eran permitidas de pertenecer a una unión. Muchos
pensaban que si dejaban pertenecer a trabajadores inmigrantes en las
uniones estos bajarían los salarios y los beneficios. Y esto no ha sido el
caso. Ahora la gente de color está ayudando a las uniones a crecer.
A través de todo el país, este cambio ha ayudado a las uniones y a los
trabajadores, en particular a los latinos, que han visto los beneficios al
pertenecer a una unión.
Aun más, al pertenecer a una unión, tendrás mejores salarios y un
mejor estándar de vida para nuestras familias, muchos inmigrantes ven
en esto el camino hacia la ciudadanía como una importante meta. Con
esto en mente, muchas uniones están abogando para una reforma
inmigratoria. Es posible que latinos ahora vean a las uniones no solo
que aboguen por condiciones mejores de trabajo pero también como
organizaciones que abogan por la reforma migratoria, entonces latinos
deberían sumar sus voces en la lucha contra legislación en contra de
las uniones, como algunas leyes que fueron puestas en Wisconsin y
Michigan.
Aquí en Minnesota, estamos activamente buscando educar latinos
acerca de los beneficios que la unión ofrece a sus miembros,
Local 106
Esto es para todos trabajar juntos y ayudarnos para estar mejor.
Primero es el dinero. Generalmente trabajos de unión pagan
significativamente mas que los trabajos de no unión. Es simple Si
los altos salarios importan, entonces unirte a una unión es una idea
inteligente. Personas anti unión pueden decir que la paga adicional
es consumida por los pagos de la unión. Esto es falso. Salarios de
unión generalmente son quince por ciento más altos que los pagos
de la no unión. Entonces que aun así fuera que los pagos de unión
fueran de $60.00 dólares al mes, o $720.00 al año, solo haz cuentas,
no es el quince por ciento del salario de un trabajador. Después de
todo $720.00 no es el quince por ciento del salario de un trabajador
de unión, al menos que él o ella solo ganen $4,800 al año. Esto sería
menos de la mitad del salario mínimo federal.
Segundo ser miembro de una unión provee acceso a un fondo de
pensiones, segura medico, vacaciones pagadas y mejores pagos en horas
extras trabajadas. Estos son unos cuantos beneficios al ser un trabajador
de unión.
Tercero la seguridad es un asunto de gran interés. Los records de
seguridad en trabajos de unión son superiores a los de no unión.
El contrato de unión provee a trabajadores el derecho de insistir
a un ambiente de trabajo seguro. Aun mas las uniones impactan
positivamente la dignidad de los trabajadores y la seguridad en el
trabajo. Es también un factor positivo en el nivel de competencia entre
trabajadores. Todos sabemos que es más fácil trabajar con seguridad
cuando estamos rodeados por trabajadores entrenados que entienden
el modo correcto de hacer el trabajo.
Si queremos construir un futuro más seguro, tenemos que recordar
que todos estamos en esto juntos. Es tiempo que todos los trabajadores
valoren los beneficios al ser miembros de una unión y de dar la
bienvenida a nuestros nuevos integrantes.
continued from page 8
Bob Nelson was a 50-year member of Local 106
who volunteered for projects around town and
painted for Swanson & Youngdale for years.
The Duluth Building Trades Health & Welfare recent plan
improvements:
•H
RA Post-Retirement Reimbursement Account - An HRA PostRetirement Reimbursement Account provision will be added to the
Plan. This provision will allow retirees who had money paid into the
HRA while they were active employees to use those benefits to pay
for Qualified Premium Expenses after they retire (only for employees
who had received contributions to the HRA pursuant to a collective
bargaining agreement).
•O
nline Care Anywhere - the Plan will pay 100 percent for an
electronic visit to BlueCross BlueShield’s “Online Care Anywhere”
Local 61
incluyendo entrenamiento, seguridad a los trabajadores, salarios justos
y beneficios. Yo estoy orgulloso que el Distrito 82 está trabajando con
El Consejo Sindical para el Avance del Trabajador Latinoamericano
(LCLAA) para aumentar el conocimiento y estimular a los latinos en el
movimiento laboral.
program. The Plan’s schedule of benefits has been amended to
reflect this change and the TeleHealth and E-visits exclusion has been
eliminated from the Plan.
• I ndividual Record System Account - The maximum number of hours
that can be contributed to your Individual Record System Account is
being increased from 1,600 to 2,400.
•O
ne-time Opt-Out Provision available to Retirees - Current retirees
and active participants when they reach retirement may “opt-out” of
the Fund if they have other coverage and then later re-enroll in the
Fund providing specific requirements are met.
You can contact Wilson-McShane Corporation with any questions:
Wilson-McShane Corporation
2002 London Rd, Suite 300, Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-728-8321 or Toll Free: 1-800-570-1012
Fax: 218-728-4773
continued from page 8
when I remember meeting him for the first time, and like all members
I fondly recall the day I was initiated. Mr. Cullen transferred to Life
Membership in 2001, which he held until his passing. He continued
to be active and volunteer in his local even as recently as spending
days in Wisconsin working on the Scott Walker recall effort. Mr.
Cullen enjoyed many activities, including biking and golf, and he was
an accomplished bowler. Active in the Retiree’s Club, he attended
the luncheons and visited with his fellow retired members. He was
concerned whether or not members had work and how busy the
industry was, as well as being inquisitive about the apprenticeship
program. Mr. Cullen was known to stop into the hall when in the
neighborhood to say “Hello” to the current staff and representatives
and these visits will be missed by everyone in the local.
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Local 106 Meeting 6:00 pm
3/5
Local 1962 Meeting 8:00 pm
3/9
Local 880 Meeting 5:00 pm
3/13
Local 1922 Meeting, 7:00 pm
3/16
Local 386 Meeting, 6:00 pm
3/17
Local 61 Meeting, 6:00 pm
3/18
Local 681 Meeting, 4:30 pm
3/19
Local 1324 Meeting, 5:30 pm
3/19
DC 82 Retirees Meeting, 11:00 am
3/26
DC 82 Meeting, 4:00 pm
4/1
Local 106 Special Call Meeting 6:00 pm Duluth,
Nominations
5/4
Local 2002 Meeting 4:00 pm
4/2
Local 1962 Meeting 8:00 pm
5/6
Local 106 Special Call Meeting 6:00 pm Duluth, Elections
4/6
Local 2002 Meeting 4:00 pm
5/7
Local 1962 Meeting 8:00 pm
4/10
Local 1922 Meeting, 7:00 pm
5/8
Local 1922 Meeting, 7:00 pm
4/13
Local 880 Meeting 5:00 pm
5/11
Local 880 Meeting 5:00 pm
4/15
Local 681 Meeting, 4:30 pm
5/18
Local 386 Meeting, 6:00 pm
4/16
DC 82 Retirees Meeting, 11:00 am
5/19
Local 61 Meeting, 6:00 pm
4/16
Local 1324 Meeting, 5:30 pm
5/20
Local 681 Meeting, 4:30 pm
4/20
Local 386 Meeting, 6:00 pm
5/21
Local 1324 Meeting, 5:30 pm
4/21
Local 61 Meeting, 6:00 pm
5/21
DC 82 Retirees Meeting, 11:00 am
4/23
DC 82 Meeting, 4:00 pm
5/28
DC 82 Meeting, 4:00 pm
For more information on the above events, contact the DC 82 office.
Mark Your Calendar
District Council 82 Annual Picnic
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Long Lake Pavilion
You and Your Family are Invited to Attend the
Labor Health & Benefit Fair
March 28, 2015
Minneapolis Convention Center
It’s FREE!!
• Education • Activities • Prizes •
• Health Assessments • Cooking Demonstrations •
www.healthandbenefitfair.org