NEWSLETTER - February 2015
and grow com Current Connections A Newsletter For Members February 2015 I B E W L o c a l U n i o n N o. 8 Business Manager’s Repor t Dear Brothers and Sisters: Finally!! Oregon Clean Energy has broken ground on the new plant in Oregon. The natural gas-fired plant will replace a coalfired plant that has been closed for two years. The $800 million project is expected to create about 450 construction jobs over three years and 25 full-time permanent positions at the facility. Black & Veatch, the General Contractor for the project, should be hiring electricians very soon. Other projects coming up this year include: amendment that allows retirees to return to covered and contributory employment for a period of 600 hours during 2015 without a loss of pension benefits. Please note: there are consequences with social security and the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund if you return to work. At this time, we are not recommending our retirees sign the book since unemployment is so high and we currently have over 400 on Book I. We anticipate work to pick up in 2015, however, right now work is still slow. Last month, Local 8 officers, staff and GEM will be installing a new line at the some rank and file members attended an Whirlpool plant in Clyde. organizing meeting in Ann Arbor, MI. The Fermi also plans on hiring. purpose of the Michigan Organizing Road Show, hosted by the IBEW Sixth District BP substation work. office, was to discuss why we organize and BGSU has a $13 million infrastructure why it is important to our survival. With upgrade that will start this year. baby boomers already retiring, the IBEW will be experiencing a shortage of electri The Hensville expansion for Fifth Third cians in the not-so-distant future. It is imField, an $18 million project which perative that we keep our membership includes upgrades/construction on numbers up so that our work doesn't end three buildings, should begin in the up going to non-union shops. Thanks to all spring. who attended; Local 8 was well represent Phase III of the Marathon Special ed. Products plant in Findlay has been Please join me in welcoming Local 8 awarded to Romanoff. Treasurer Carl Cochenour to the Local 8 Work is headed our way; we just have to staff. Carl will be a Business Agent and will be patient. also be assisting Shawn Robaszkiewicz Effective January 1, 2015, the Local 8 pre- with membership and business developscription drug plan changed from Restat to ment. Welcome aboard, Carl! AmWins Rx. There were a few glitches transferring member information from Restat to AmWins, however, the AmWins database should be up-to-date by now. I realize this created a lot of issues for many of our members and I apologize for any inconvenience it caused. New prescription cards were mailed to participants in January; if you haven’t received your card, please notify the Funds office. The National Electric Benefit Fund (NEBF) has issued a temporary return to work Contract proposals are being accepted for the Inside and the Residential Agreements which both expire on May 24, 2015. See details below. Living in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, we’re used to the cold, wintry weather. However, remember to be safe when working, playing and traveling during the cold weather season. Visit www.redcross.org/index.jsp for driving tips, dressing for cold weather, using space heaters, protecting your pets and more. Fraternally, Joe Cousino Business Manager “Our needs are identical with labor’s needs; decent wages, fair working conditions, livable housing, old-age security, health and welfare measures, conditions in which families can grow, have education for their children and respect in the community.” Martin Luther King, Jr. “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into progress. Out of its bold struggles, economic and social reform gave birth to unemployment insurance, old age pensions, government relief for the destitute and above all new wage levels that meant not mere survival, but a tolerable life.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Contract Proposals Being Accepted Contract proposals are being accepted for the Inside and Residential Agreements which both expire on May 24, 2015. Please include the article number, section number and current language of the agreement as well as the proposed new language, and, if necessary, an explanation of the language change. Please send proposals to IBEW Local 8, 807 Lime City Rd., Rossford, OH 43460, Attention Eric Grosswiler, President. Deadline for proposals is Monday, February 16. Page 2 Current Connections February Dues News As per the IBEW Constitution: Article XXI, Section 5: Members who are suspended forfeit all rights and previous standing in the IBEW, including any pension or death benefits payable from the Pension Benefit Fund. Article XXI, Section 3: Any member indebted to his Local Union for three (3) months’ dues, or having any past due indebtedness to the IBEW for dues or assessments, shall stand suspended, and Article XXII, Section 1: Any member suspended for being in the Local Union may refuse to accept dues from any member who is arrears for three (3) months, but less than six (6) months, may apply indebted to it. Such member cannot be reinstated until all indebted- for reinstatement. ness has been paid, unless waived by the Local Union. However, ______________________________________ dues cannot be waived. Please note: Article XI, Section 4(a): ...no death benefit shall be payable upon death of a nonretired “A” member if such member was Article XXI, Section 4: Any member indebted to his Local Unmore than two months in arrears in dues payments, unless it can be ion for six (6) months’ full dues shall be dropped from membership demonstrated that the arrearage was not the fault of the member in by the Financial Secretary and cannot become a member in good which case the death benefit shall be reduced by the amount of the standing again in the IBEW except by joining as a new member. arrearage. As of January 16, 2015 the following members are delinquent in their dues payments. The following members are paid through June 2014 and were dropped as of January 1, 2015. Allen W Albert Robert J Clinard Matthew S Hurst Chad Manteuffel Chad R Blaesing Christopher D Hayes Jason B Lamson Matias Silvas The following members are paid through September 2014 and will be dropped as of April 1, 2015. Matthew P Allen Matthew T Donofrio Garth G Harwood Marcus McAninch Chris Pilatowski Timothy J Thomas Christopher J Baldwin Jordan M Dusseau Gerald Heise Blake A McCormack Samuel A Pooley Christopher L Tinney Jacob D Bayer Felipe Encalado Jr. Luke N Honan Mike McCullough Gary L Racz Jr. James E Tracy James D Bedford James R Erdman Matthew J Hudson Daniel S Mendoza Glenn E Richardson Michael J Tymiak Chad E Bialecki Frank G Frahn Jr. James Huff Jr. Jesse J Miranda Jr. Philip L Robinson Doan R Whitt Ross D Bollin Rawle T Fraser Christopher J Jeakle Christopher E Nehls Andrew D Schuler Matthew P Wirick Jr. Brian D Bunge Jeffery R Geiger Robert M Johnson Steven Nicks Rodney R Sleasman Tim H Wise Jocelynn R Dawson Joshua W Diesing Jerry L Grimes Thomas J Hague John Kimble Jim A Kirkman Nathan J Nye Shane M O'Neil Kevin L Sweet James R Talley Mark R Wittich Jacob L Wreede Jeff J Hanna Levi O Liner Benjamin N Oancea Steven Thielen The following members are paid through December 2014 and will stand suspended as of April 1, 2015. Suspended members may apply for reinstatement as per Article XXII of the IBEW Constitution. Michael D Allen Dan S Baxley Michael C Bogard II Travis C Burdue Michael A Clegg Lloyd Curtis Kenneth J Anderson Michael Beagle Paul J Bogden Brian C Burford Edward M Clegg Lucas A Damschroder Randy S Anson Nicholas D Beck Brian R Bolander Tracy E Busch Brett C Clymer Steven E Daniels Richard Aossey Tyler R Bentley Jordan S Bollin Robert C Buschmann Matthew W Coburn Patrick B Davis Todd D Armstrong Tyler A Bergman Walter T Bonfert Leonard J Butcher Eva M Coch Keith A Dawson Derek L Arnold Derek R Berry Fielding Borton Andre L Butler Christopher A Cook Vincent M DeCesare Cory J Artz Travis S Bess Craig M Boston Nathan P Camper Levi Cook Jr. Douglas M Demory Christopher K Ash Kenneth P Bethel James A Boudreaux John F Carey III Bradley J Corbin Thomas J Denniston Brian J Babione George P Beuhler Jeffrey C Bower Martin Castilleja John C Corfman Mark Desmith Zachary W Badhorn Matthew E Bieber Matthew J Brenner Robert C Chamberlain Scott G Cornell Corey M Dewitte Dougles A Baker Kyle B Blair Joshua R Brint Tucker W Cheesbro David W Crawford Jr. Peter Dominique Robert T Barriger Howard D Blalark Donald L Brock Steven M Chinni Russell S Crim Ronald A Donnal Jeffrey J Bartko Jeffrey G Blanks Robert S Brown Richard J Christ III Antonio Cuellar Bruce M Drew Joseph Bartko Fred R Blanton Zachary A Bugaj Richard T Clare Mitchell R Currie Jason A Drew David J Batey John E Block Michael Buku Michael T Clark Christopher E Curtis Jim Dunaway Volume XXIII, Issue 2 Page 3 February Dues - continued Robert C Durfey Andrew E Herrig Jayvis L Kyles Rosemary D Mikesell Jamie Repass Michael R Streeter Richard N Eckel Jason M Hetrick Brad A Lafontaine Ronald E Miklovic Chad M Rice Mark E Stroud Terry A Egler Dale M Hicks Robert E Lamb Cory L Miller Dean A Ricker Bruce Stykemain Matthew R Egler Brian L Hill Matthew P Lambert Kevin M Monahan Brent R Rippke Joseph S Sulaica Jr. Armond C Ellis William H Hinkley Robert M Lavelle Andre B Montoya Randy L Ritzenthaler Paul J Sulier Timothy J Enright Tom H Hoffman Tyler J Lawrence Michael J Morrin Brent J Roberts Thomas A Susor Jr. Robin L Evans Mitchell L Holland Mike R Lawson John M Morrone Justin D Rodriguez Zachary D Swaisgood Joshua M Everett Brian Hollar Miguel Lerma George Morton III Lucas M Rollins Debra J Swan Eric D Ewen Rickey J Horn Christopher A Litwiller Torrey H Mossing Rodney T Ross II Adam M Sweeny Louis E Falzone Richard K Hostettler II Robert H Loe Eric L Mowka Jamie Roth Edward E Szymanski James J Feak Brian D Howard Baltazar C Lopez Jr. Shawn T Muck Christopher M Roth Randall S Takacs Brian C Ferree Rick E Howell Antonio L Lopez Sr. Kevin J Mugler Brett A Rowe Michael A Tanner Shane J Florio Dennis Hunt Brian A Lorenz Jay Mullett Kevin E Ruettinger Jody A Taylor Michael J Florkowski Jason D Hunt Emmanuel Lucas Michael W Murphy Joseph P Rybka Dean R Taylor Courtney K Fountain Ryan E Irwin John A Lucht Nathaniel D Myers Brett A Sager Adam J Tedrow Ty H Freeze Richard T Jackson Nicholas J Lucht Marcus J Nagley David Sanders Martin Thomas Robert G Fulwider Jeremy J Jackson Nick F Lukachek William F Nichols Anthony M Sbrocchi Gary S Thompson Timothy J Galligan Caleb E Jackson Brad Lumbrezer Mike Noble Stephen M Schmidt Ryan M Thurman Larry H Garcia Justin S Jackson Shane Manteuffel Ruby L Nolen Richard C Schuler Jr. Christopher R Trausch Michael D Gebauer Allen R Jackson Brian P Mapes Kyle E Nuhfer Troy S Schwamberger Braden N Uddin Daniel S Geiger Scott E James Eric G Markus Constance M Obrien Nicholas M Seibert Robert L Ulrich David A Gibbons Austin J Jaquillard Nicholas J Marok Joseph T Olejniczak Aaron P Sexton Michael Ulrich Roberto Gill Kelly D Jenkins Jeffrey J Marsh Mark R Ort Jay B Sexton Michael D Vandusen Rene Gill Gerald L Jenkins David Marsh Jake W Overcashier Laurie R Sheahan Gerald A Vasko Derek A Gilmore Ricardo Jimenez Kenneth Martin Allen T Owczarzak Harry S Sherman Brian L Wahl David Gloria Jeremy Johnson Glenn D Mathiesen Shawn Palmer Craig A Short Eric R Walentowski Ronald C Goodin Climmie B Johnson Jr. Matthew P Mazur Robert Pauly Christopher L Siburt Ty M Wallace Jason T Goodsite Keith M Kaighin Jr. Trent McClain Douglas Pawlowski Jason M Sienkiewicz Joshua Warnke Skyler D Graber Edward A Kaman Robbin P McCleery Amanda M Perlewitz Gary T Sigurdson James L Waters Michael W Graziani Jeffrey P Kaseman Kevin J McCrory Michael J Pettit Jason T Slowinski Terrance L Watson Jr. Anthony M Griffith Corey T Keith Jonathon A McCrum Steven D Pierce Jeffrey M Smith Mark A Webb Richard S Hady II Steven M Kelbley Scott T McDermott Mark A Piotrowski Douglas A Smith Kerry C Welch Kris S Hagerman Eric Kerlin John McGeorge Terrence M Plock Jr. Tyler W Smotherman Blake A Westmeyer Patrick M Hamblin Bradley S Kessler Craig M McGrain Timothy L Pluciniak John P Snavely John J Wilcox Richard P Hammer Joshua King Milton T McIntyre Jr. Richard L Pollock Shane M Solly Denny R Wilhelm Edward M Hans Benjamin D Kolar Scott R McKibben Andrew D Pooley Tim D Sonner Daryl L Windless Kellie L Harding Gregory T Kolb Christopher J Meier Alex J Quinones Joseph R Soria Lonnie Winover II Michael Hardy Bryan D Koliba Francisco Melchor Nicholas C Quinones Te Arle Spears Ronald J Wisniewski Jr. Jeffery R Harper Justin Komisarek Jeffrey A Merritt Edward S Quinonez Cory M Speelman Aaron J Witte Douglas Harris Scott T Korczynski David Meszaros Edward A Radtke Joseph B Speiser Thomas C Woodby Jacob A Hauenstein Thomas A Kropchuk Casey J Meyer Claude Randall Ian T Sperling Landon P Wyse Jay R Heck Brian M Kruse Richard D Miazga Jr. Ken D Rawski Micah J Starrett Andrew D Young Anthony R Hernandez Martin P Kruser Cody J Michaels Jennifer L Ray Ned T Steele Jr. Brian G Zipfel Jason Mickler Gary L Recker Jason A Stevens Gerald W Zoepke Tyler J Mignin Michael Reed Karl Stiger Xicotencatl Hernandez Glenn C Kuebler II James H Kurth III Page 4 Current Connections 8 Federal Credit Union Ask the Attorney From the Law Offices of Widman & Franklin MARK YOUR CALENDAR I work in a nail and beauty salon. I earn $4.05 per hour plus tips from customers. Sometimes customers are generous and other times they are not. Last week I worked 35 hours and only made $210.00. Is that legal? - Jane D. Eight Federal Credit Union’s 44th Annual Meeting May 4, 2015 at 5:30pm 727 Lime City Rd., Rossford, OH 43460 Dear Jane, EFCU is looking for Volunteers! Probably not. If you and your co-workers each make at least $30 per month in tips, your boss is allowed to take an offset from the legally required minimum wage – this is called a “tip credit”. The credit allows your boss to pay you an hourly rate that is much lower than the minimum wage. But if the amount of wages plus the tips does not equal minimum hourly wage, then the employer must make up the difference. In Ohio, employers must pay tipped employees at least $4.05 per hour on top of the employees’ tips. Nominations are being sought for four open positions on the volunteer Board of Directors. Candidates meeting EFCU’s qualifications will appear on the ballot. Interested members should contact a credit union staff member or Jeff Zimmerman of the nominating committee by February 15, 2015. Are you paying a high interest rate on your vehicle loan? You could qualify for a rate as low as 2.49% APR* at Eight Federal CU. Call today to reduce your payment and save hundreds in interest. Finance your 2013 or newer model vehicle and get 100% financing. Direct Deposit Your Tax Refund So, when you earned $210.00 for 35 hours of work, your average hourly rate was only $6.00 per hour. This is below Ohio’s minimum hourly rate of $8.10, and your employer should have made up the $2.10 per hour difference. Call me to talk about your options. I am a waiter working at a local restaurant chain. My employer requires all of us to pool our tip money which is then divided among all of the employees, including the hostess, dishwashers and cooks. Can they do that? - John D. Dear John, You can receive your income tax refund safely and quickly into your EFCU account. The process is easy and convenient for you. All you have to do is: It doesn’t sound like you are getting paid properly. A valid tip pool must be shared only by employees who regularly receive tips, such as waiters, waitresses, bussers and bartenders. If your boss distributes the mandatory tip pool among non-tipped employees, such as dishwashers and cooks, then it loses the ability to take a tip credit for tipped employees, it can only take a tip credit for the amount the employee actually receives and the employee must still earn an hourly rate at or above minimum wage. You should call me to discuss what we can do to help. 1. Provide your account number on your tax return; 2. Provide our routing number 241281976; 3. Check the proper box on your tax return for either your savings or checking account. Here is something else to remember: you can also receive your net pay, retirement checks and other types of government payments via direct deposit. You won’t have to worry about your check being stolen or lost in the mail because funds are sent electronically. Call 419-666-7334 if you have any questions about direct deposit. The rules and regulations regarding the pay for employees can be complex and confusing. Each situation is different and requires a fact intensive review to determine whether an employee’s rights are being violated. The information contained above is for educational purposes, is not a complete overview of all of the requirements the law mandates employers follow to ensure proper payments to employees, and is not intended as legal advice. If you, or someone you know, believe your rights have been violated, please contact us at: *Annual Percentage Rate. Rates are subject to change. Rate and term are based on members credit worthiness, age of collateral and amount financed. Widman & Franklin 419-243-9005 www.wflawfirm.com In Memoriam In memory of our Union Brothers who we lost in the month of December we send a fond farewell. Retiree Ricardo Coronado Retiree Jon A. Jacobs Retiree Charles Olender Passed away December 3, 2014 Passed away December 7, 2014 Passed away December 12, 2014 60 years old 71 years old 86 years old Local 8 member for 39 years Local 8 member for 46 years Local 8 member for 60 years Page 5 Volume XXIII, Issue 2 A Word From the Funds Office Insurance Identification Cards - New medical insurance ID cards have been mailed. Effective January 1, 2015, your new prescription provider is AmWins Rx. Please present your new ID card to the pharmacies that you utilize to ensure your prescription claims are being processed correctly. The bin number is 011289, which is located on the lower left hand side of your card. If you have not received your new ID card, please contact the Funds office. SFBF/VEBA - Please remember to submit your out of pocket medical expenses with dates of service in 2014 by February 28, 2015. The reimbursements are by direct deposit only. Make sure if you have any routing or account number changes that you fill out a new Direct Deposit Enrollment Form with the updated information. The Direct Deposit Enrollment Form banking information is used to deposit your ERP, Local 8 Officers and Staff Disability and SFBF/VEBA benefit you would be eligible for. Diabetic supplies can be reimbursed to you through the TEWF Medical Insurance. If you are buying test strips, lancets, lancing devices, needles, a glucose meter and/or alcohol swabs, please fill out an INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM FORM to utilize your insurance benefits. This reimbursement will be paid out to you by check and mailed to the address we have on file. Bi-Annual Enrollment update - We are still accepting your bi-annual enrollment information that was initially requested on October 15, 2014. If you have not submitted this information to us, please take the time to do so. You can locate the enrollment form on our website, www.electricalfunds.org, or you can obtain a copy of the mailing by contacting the Funds office. IBEW Bowling Tournament The 71st Annual IBEW Bowling Tournament will be held June 5-7, 2015 in Sterling Heights, MI, hosted by Local 58. The host hotel is the Best Western Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights, MI. A block of rooms has been held with room rates ranging from $89 - $99 per night. The cut off for reservations is 5:00 pm on May 20, 2015. Happy St. Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14 Joe Cousino, Business Manager Roy B. Grosswiler, Asst. Business Manager Officers Eric Grosswiler, President Pat Covarrubias, Vice President Greg Hammer, Recording Secretary Terry Short, Financial Secretary Carl Cochenour, Treasurer Executive Board Kevin Hurley, Chairman Josh Abernathy Bill Box Mike Brubaker Tom Enright Business Representatives Bill Box Carl Cochenour Rob Cousino Mark Ehrenfried Ken Fischer Chuck McCune Membership Development Shawn Robaszkiewicz, Director Team entry forms are due by midnight on April 15, 2015. Visit www.ibewbowl.com for details. Contact Roy Grosswiler at 419-666-8920 if you have any questions. March Madness Fundraiser The WGA March Madness Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Local 8’s hall. Doors will open at noon. The event is open to all Local 8 members and their families and friends. A donation of $20 will get you into the party and a ticket for the raffle. Ten dollars will get you in the party, but you will not be in the drawing. There will be food and beverages, big screen TVs, and games. Winner of the raffle need not be present to win. Local 8 Members, from left, Rob Ross, Matt Ross, Jeff Laux, Nick Fix, and Cris Crosser volunteered their time at a Habitat for Humanity project in Adrian, MI. Not pictured is Charlie Condon. Contact Mark Ehrenfried at 419-666-8920 if you have any questions. Thanks to all Local 8 members for donating their time and talents to special projects in and around our communities. Page 6 Current Connections 2014 Union Community Activist Training (UCAN) FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2015 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM UNITED WAY OF GREATER TOLEDO 424 JACKSON ST 2014 Memorial A final farewell to our Union Brothers who passed away in 2014. Retiree George L. Payne January 29, 2014 Brother Eric Stender February 1, 2014 Retiree Bryan Goeble February 3, 2014 Retiree John Rade February 4, 2014 Brother Robert V. Gerken February 8, 2014 Retiree LaVon R. Bible March 2, 2013 Retiree Gaylord Tice March 4, 2014 Brother Wesley J. Tymiak March 9, 2014 Retiree Harold Hutchinson March 10, 2014 Brother Joshua Douglas March 15, 2014 Retiree William Zacharias March 18, 2014 Brother Jack A. Mullholand April 1, 2014 Retiree Ronald Hafner April 4, 2014 Retiree Clarence Penn April 11, 2014 Brother Lawrence Henning April 21, 2014 Retiree Walter Steffy Jr. April 27, 2014 Brother Charlas Waller April 28, 2014 Retiree Curtis W. Ripple May 8, 2014 Retiree Rickey Johnson Sr. May 10, 2014 Retiree Robert K. Patchen May 16, 2014 Retiree Henry J. Wiesmann May 26, 2014 Retiree Ronald Saunders, Jr. July 28, 2014 Retiree Charles E. Gnepper August 19, 2014 Retiree Leland D. Hill August 23, 2014 Brother Daniel E. Kolar August 29, 2014 Retiree Timothy P. Lorigan 2014 Meeting Attendance Incentives September 12, 2014 Retiree Paul A. Reid Jr. October 16, 2014 Local 8 members and retirees will be awarded for attending 2014 Union meetings. You may qualify to receive a gift card from Mancy’s Restaurant, Bass Pro, Kroger or Meijer. Retiree Robert H. Peddicord October 23, 2014 Retiree Ricardo Coronado December 3, 2014 Retiree Jon A. Jacobs Members also have the option to donate their award to the Benevolent Fund to assist a union brother or sister in need, or donate to a JATC apprentice. December 7, 2014 Retiree Charles Olender December 12, 2014 TENTATIVE AGENDA COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT *Media releases and marketing your work in the community* OPEN BOARD OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC POLICY VOLUNTEERING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS “FINDING YOUR PASSION” UNITED WAY EMERGING LEADERS SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATES AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND LABOR CERTIFICATES AWARDED FOR THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE ONE DAY TRAINING! PLEASE CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAINING RSVP TO [email protected] OR CALL 419-254-4750 To be eligible, you must have attended union meetings based on the following criteria: 12-16 meetings = $20 17-21 meetings = $50 22+ meetings = $100 To claim your award, please complete a Meeting Attendance Awards form at a union meeting no later than March 2, 2015. Local 8 Blood Drive Local 8, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, will sponsor a blood drive on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 2-7 pm at the union hall. The Red Cross is in short supply so please do your part and donate the gift of life. Volume XXIII, Issue 2 Page 7 Have a hankering for pizza? Maybe wings? How about a sub sandwich? Visit one of the local restaurants that hire Local 8 contractors who employ Local 8 members. It only makes sense! DO PATRONIZE: BW-3’s in Defiance and Perrysburg, OH; Quiznos in Napoleon and Perrysburg, OH; Jed’s, Jimmy Johns and Penn Station in Perrysburg, OH; Subway (Scott St & American Rd) in Napoleon, OH; and Home Slice and Pizza Papalis in Toledo, OH. DO NOT PATRONIZE: BW-3’s in Bowling Green, and Fremont, OH; Fricker’s in Fremont, OH; Pizza Hut in Napoleon, OH; East of Chicago Pizza and Subway (Woodville Rd.) in Northwood, OH; Subway (Navarre Ave) in Oregon, (Oregon Rd.) in Perrysburg, OH and (Buck Rd.) in Rossford, OH; Jimmy Johns in Findlay and Toledo, OH; and Jett’s Pizza (Glendale Ave.) in Toledo, OH. D O P atr o ni ze ADRIAN: Adrian College, Bales, Inc., Burger King, Christian Family Center, Gary Clift Buick/GMC, Greg Bell Chevrolet, JC Penney, K-Mart, Lowe’s, Meijer, Powerhouse Gym, Sears, Siena Heights College, Walgreens, Wheelocks Pharmacy, Chipotle Mexican Grill al Operations Center, Kroger, Meijer, Midwest Credit Union, Tim Horton’s American Rd.) NORTHWOOD: Speedway (Woodville Rd.) DUNDEE: Walgreens OREGON: Mathews Ford, Rite Aid (Navarre Ave.) FINDLAY: City BBQ, Menards PERRYSBURG: (Note: The majoriFREMONT: CVS Pharmacy, Heinz, ty of the stores and restaurants at Roots Poultry, Terra Community the Crossroads Plaza on Route 20 College provided jobs for our electricians. GENOA: Ray’s Café Some of these establishments are ARCHBOLD: Sauder Village listed here. Please call the hall for a GIBSONBURG: Kate and Al’s Bar more comprehensive list.) Arby’s, BLISSFIELD: Knapp Motors, & Grill Schmidt & Son Pharmacy Bass Pro, Belle Tire Distributors, HOLLAND: Advance Auto Parts Best Buy, Burger King, BW-3’s, BOWLING GREEN: Bowling (Holloway Road), Rite Aid (Holloway Chili’s, Cold Stone Creamery, CounGreen State University, Cooper Tire, Road) try Inn Suites, Farmer’s Merchant CVS Pharmacy, McDonald’s, Meijer, State Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Health MAUMEE: Jim Shulls’ Rib Cage, Rally’s, Thayer Chevrolet, Tuffy Yourself, Holiday Inn French QuarRed Robin, Urban Active Muffler, Woodland Mall ter, IHOP, JB’s Sarnie Shoppe MONROE: Deb’s Flowers & Gifts, (Levis Commons), Jed’s, Jimmy BRYAN: Arby’s, Chief’s SuperMeijer, Walgreens market Johns (Rte 20), Kohl’s, Kroger, Lowe’s, McDonald’s, Meijer, Owens NAPOLEON: Campbell Soup, DEFIANCE: Aldi’s, Bob Evans, Community College, Penn Station, Harley Davidson, Henry County BW-3’s, Casa Ve Arda, Coffee Pet Smart, Quiznos, Ralphie’s, Bank, Quiznos, Spenglers RestauShop/State Bank North, Dunham’s Walgreens Sports, Fifth Third Bank, First Feder- rant & Pub, Subway (Scott St. and DO NO T P a t r on iz e Fed-Ex—All Locations ADRIAN: Aspen Dental, Bob Evans, Culvers, CVS Pharmacy, Discount Tire, Hobby Lobby, Kohl’s, McDonald’s (S. Main & US 223, & N. Main St.), O’Reilly Auto Parts, Salvation Army, Sears Appliance Store, Starbucks, Taco Bell, Young’s Dentistry BELLEVUE: Bellevue Hospital BOWLING GREEN: Aaron Rents, Burger King, BW-3’s, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Walmart BRYAN: Bryan Hospital, Circle K, Walmart DEFIANCE: Asian Buffet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Kohl’s, Rite Aid, Taco Bell, Tractor Supply, Walmart DUNDEE: Auto Zone, Cabela's, Dollar General ELMORE: Crosser Funeral Home ers, Walmart, Biggby Coffee FINDLAY: Arby’s, Blanchard Valley Hospital, Burger King, Drury Inn, Findlay Roller Rink, Jimmy Johns, Logan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, University of Findlay, Walmart NAPOLEON: Azul Tequilla, Chief Supermarket, Culligan Soft Water, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, Rite Aid, Walmart NORTHWOOD: Classic Style FREMONT: Al Baumann Chevro- Barber Shop, East of Chicago Pizza let, BW-3’s, Denny’s, Fremont Fed- (Woodville Rd.), Subway (Woodville eral Credit Union, Fremont Memorial Rd.), Taco Bell Hospital, Fricker’s, Taco Bell, OREGON: Aaron Rents, Subway Walgreens, (Navarre Ave.), Walmart FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP: OLD FORT: Old Fort Bank Frenchtown Mall PERRYSBURG: Candlewood GENOA: Genoa Chevrolet, Genoa Suites, Comfort Suites, Discount Ford Tire Store, Fat Fish Blue, Great HILLSDALE: Frank Beck Chevro- Lakes Urgent Care, Kentucky Fried let Chicken, LaQuinta Inn, Max & Erma’s (Levis Commons), MC Sports, HOLLAND: Dollar General Sonic, Subway (off Oregon Rd.), (McCord) Walmart MAUMEE: Auto Zone (Conant St.) PORT CLINTON: PJ’s Pancakes & MONROE: Hometown Pharmacy Steakhouse (Marblehead), Port (All locations), Monroe County Flow- Clinton Ford ROSSFORD: Cork’s Liquor Store TECUMSEH: Schmidt & Son Pharmacy, Walgreens TIFFIN: Arm & Hammer, CVS Pharmacy TOLEDO: Advance Auto Parts (Alexis Rd. and Reynolds Rd.), Ballas Buick GMC, Fitness 19 (Sylvania Ave.), Glass City Crossfit (Alexis Rd.), Home Slice Pizza, Ice Restaurant & Bar (Madison/St. Clair), Meijer, McDonald’s (Laskey Rd.), Netty’s (Airport & Detroit and Monroe & Sylvania), O’Reilly Auto Parts (Alexis Rd. and Cherry St.), Pizza Papalis, Rite Aid, Sonic (Central Ave.), Super Fitness (Dorr & Reynolds), Taco Bell (Alexis Rd.), Toledo Blade, University of Toledo, Fowl & Fodder Restaurant SYLVANIA: Lourdes University, Urban Active WAUSEON: Tractor Supply ROSSFORD: Quality Family Eyecare (Lime City Rd.), Subway (Buck Rd.) SWANTON: Cleland’s Outdoor World TIFFIN: Heidelberg University, Salvation Army, Tiffin Hospital, Walmart TOLEDO: Aaron Rents, Auto Zone (Central Ave.), Dollar General (Airport Hwy.), Family Dollar (Alexis Rd.), Freeway Restaurant (Navarre Ave.), Hauling Anything, Inc., Horizon Charter Schools, Jett’s Pizza (Glendale Ave.), Jimmy Johns, O’Reilly Auto Parts (Dorr & Reynolds Rd.), Six Packs (Reynolds Rd.), Subway (downtown and Navarre Ave.), Sunoco (AW Trail & S. Detroit), Taco Bell (Central Ave.), Walmart WAUSEON: Aaron Rents, Grasshopper Restaurant, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Sterling, Walmart Page 8 Current Connections Toledo Electrical JATC - February 2015 JOURNEYPERSON EDUCATION INFORMATION * NOTE: Registration(s) can only be accepted 60 calendar days or less, prior to the start date of a class. Please remember that you will still need to fill out a registration form to be officially registered for classes. If you do not properly register ahead of time, your name will not be on the roster; therefore, there will be no certificate or grantin-aid check for you (assuming your eligibility). Please remember that class numbers are limited; this means that if more than the limit registers, a lottery will be held two weeks before the start date of that particular class. Please pay particular attention to your calendars so that you have an idea of start dates of classes and their potential lotteries. Also ~PLEASE remember: the JATC NO LONGER SENDS OUT REMINDER LETTERS FOR ANY CLASSES!!! GRANT ADJUSTMENTS & CRITERIA COURSE FEES ***ATTENTION*** New Class: CITY CODE 2014 UPDATE The 2015 City Code dates are listed below. There are a variety of class options including, evening and weekends to accommodate your work schedule. There will also possibly be week days added in the upcoming newsletter. If you meet Journeymen Ed. Guidelines a grant-in-aid will be provided upon completion of this course. New Class: Significant Changes to NFPA 70~E (2015 Update) has been released and the JATC has dates available for this update class. Please remember to mark your size on your class application sheet as everyone upon completion of this course will receive an ARC Rated Henley long sleeve shirt. See dates listed below ~ pay the $255 fee. BICSI LEVEL II (Copper + Fiber) is a cost of $329 to be paid at the beginning of class. BICSI ® CEC’S FOR JOURNEYPERSON EDUCATION: BUILDING AUTOMATION: IN- STALLERS & TECHNICIANS 21 CCTV/SURVEILLANCE: IN- STALLERS & TECHNICIANS 24 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS: IN- STALLERS & TECHNICIANS 35 OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY: Note: Please note your shirt size on participation form! Feb 20 – Fri. 7:30am-11:30am Instructor: Rick Burson DATES FOR: NFPA 70~E (2015) UPDATE: Note: Please note your shirt size on participation form! Mar. 20 – Fri. 7:30-11:30am Mar. 26 – Thurs. 6-10pm Instructor: Rick Burson Instructor: NW Ohio Safety Limit: 22 CITY CODE 2014 UPDATE Feb 10-11Tues & Wed– 6-9pm Feb 20-Friday – 8:30am-3pm SATURDAY 14 8:00am – 6:30pm March Mar. 10-11 Tues & Wed – 6-9pm April Mar. 20- Friday – 8:30am-3pm TUESDAYS 14-28 April 7-8 Tues & Wed– 6-9pm 6:00 - 9:30pm April 17- Friday – 8:30am-3pm SATURDAY 18 May 12-13 Tues & Wed– 6-9pm 8:00am- 6:30pm May 22-Friday – 8:30am-3pm May June 10-11 Wed & Thurs– 6SATURDAY 16 9pm 8:00am – 6:30pm June 19-Friday – 8:30am-3pm July 7-8 Tues & Wed – 6-9pm July 17 – Friday 8:30am-3pm INSTALLERS & TECHNICIANS - Aug. 11-12 Tues & Wed – 69pm 30 Aug 21-Friday – 8:30am-3pm PROJECT CONTROL SYSTEMS: INSTALLERS & TECHNI- Sept. 8-9 Tues & Wed– 6-9pm Sept. 18-Friday – 8:30am-3pm CIANS - 16 Some of the courses at the JATC require books and materials that have to be purchased before the start of the class and, at times can be very expensive. ACCESS CONTROL/ SECURITY: INSTALLERS & We have made adjustments so TECHNICIANS - 25 that if possible these fees can be subtracted from the grant-in-aid SUMITOMO FUSION SPLICER/ at the end of the course; howevSPLICE-ON-CONNECTORSer, there may be instances that INSTALLERS & TECHNICIANS you take a job call or, just cannot 4 attend or finish a particular class; whatever reason, you will GROUNDING & BONDING: INSTALLERS & TECHNICIANS be responsible for the cost (s). 32 FEES REGARDING BICSI FIBER TESTING/OTDR: INCLASSES: the Cabling Manual STALLERS & TECHNICIANS - 4 and the workbook(s) fees MUST be paid BEFORE the start date Following, is the 2015 First Aid / of the class you have registered Bloodborne Pathogens/CPR/ for……the cost of the Cabling AED schedule. Please note Manual is $181; the workbook is that some are during the day; as $74. Therefore, before you can others may be divided into two attend class, please be prepared evenings. to come in to the JATC office to DATES FOR: NFPA 70~E (2012) UPDATE: June SATURDAY 6 8:00am – 6:30pm September SATURDAY 19 8:00am – 6:30pm October Oct. 13-14 Tues & Wed – 6-9pm WEDNESDAYS 14-28 Oct. 23-Friday – 8:30am-3pm 6:00 - 9:30pm Nov. 10-11 Tues & Wed – 6SATURDAY 24th 9pm 8:00am – 6:30pm Nov. 20-Friday – 8:30am-3pm Dec. 9-10 Wed & Thurs – 6-9pm November Dec. 18-Friday – 8:30am-3pm TUESDAYS 10-24 6:00 - 9:30pm Attention Apprentices: Tutoring is on Thursday nights from 6 until 10pm in the Computer Lab at the JATC; however, if no one has signed in by 8pm, the instructor leaves and the lab is locked. SATURDAY 14 8:00am – 6:30pm December SATURDAY 5 8:00am – 6:30pm Continued on page 9 Volume XXIII, Issue 2 Page 9 JATC - continued from page 8 FEBRUARY EVITP (Limit: 12) Tuesdays (8 classes) Feb 3- Mar. 24 6-10pm Instructor: Ray S. & Randy S. ACCESS CONTROL (Limit: 12) Wednesdays Feb. 4- March 25 6-10pm Instructor: Chris Siburt MEDIUM VOLTAGE (Limit: 10) Thursdays Feb. 5- Mar. 19 6-10pm Instructor: Rick Burson OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY (Limit: 20) Mar 16-19 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate IND. FORKLIFT TRAINING (Limit: 10) Wednesday March 18 6-10pm Instructor: Bob Momany FUND.OF INSTRUMENTATION (Limit: 8) Wednesdays (25 Classes) March 18 –August 6-10pm Instructor: Ron Powlesland SUMITOMO (Limit 8) Thursday Mar. 19 6-10pm Instructor: Andrew Nyitray KEYBOARDING & COMPUTERS (Limit: 20) Thursdays (8 classes) April 28 – June 16 6-10pm Instructor: Rich Stringham ACCESS CONTROL (Limit: 12) Wednesdays July 22- Sept. 9 6-10pm Instructor: Chris Siburt MAY AUGUST IND. FORKLIFT TRAINING (Limit: 10) Wednesday May 6 12:30-4:30pm Instructor: Bob Momany IND. FORKLIFT TRAINING (Limit: 10) Wednesday Aug. 12 12:30-4:30pm Instructor: Bob Momany ADVANCED WELD (Limit: 10) Wednesdays (7 classes – NO class June 10) May 13-July 1 6-10pm Instructor: Craig Donnell OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY (Limit: 20) Aug. 17-20 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate KEYBOARDING & COMPUTERS (Limit: 20) OSHA 30~HOUR OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY Thursdays (8 classes) SAFETY (Limit: 20) (Limit: 20) Aug. 18 – Oct. 6 RIGGING (Limit: 12) May 18-21 6-10pm Feb 16-19 Thursdays (10 classes) 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Rich Stringham 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate Mar. 26 –May 28 SEPTEMBER 6-10pm JUNE IND. FORKLIFT TRAINInstructor: Denny Abbott EVITP (Limit: 12) ING (Limit: 10) Sr. RIGGING (Limit: 12) Wednesdays (8 classes) Wednesday Thursdays (10 classes) Sept. 9- Oct. 28 APRIL Feb 11 June 11- Aug 13 Instructor: Ray S. & 12:30-4:30pm WIND TURBINE CERTIFI- 6-10pm Randy S. Instructor: Bob Momany CATION (Limit: 12) Instructor: Denny Abbott INTERMEDIATE WELD Sr. FIBERT TESTING / OTDR Tuesdays (10 classes) (Limit: 10) April 7June 9 (Limit 8) IND. FORKLIFT TRAINWednesdays (7 classes) 6-10pm Thursday ING (Limit: 10) Sept. 9-Oct 21 Instructor: Chris Roth Feb. 19 Wednesday 6-10pm 6-10pm IND. FORKLIFT TRAINJune 17 Instructor: Craig Donnell Instructor: Andrew Nyitray ING (Limit: 10) 6-10pm RIGGING (Limit: 12) Wednesday Instructor: Bob Momany MARCH Thursdays (10 classes) April 8 KEYBOARDING & COMSept. 10- Nov 12 KEYBOARDING & COM- 8am-12pm PUTERS (Limit: 20) 6-10pm PUTERS (Limit: 20) Instructor: Bob Momany Thursdays (8 classes) Instructor: Denny Abbott Thursdays (8 classes) CCTV (Limit: 12) June 23 – Aug. 11 Sr. Mar. 3 – April 21 Wednesdays (8 Classes) 6-10pm WIND TURBINE CERTIFI6-10pm April 8 – May 27 Instructor: Rich Stringham CATION (Limit: 12) Instructor: Rich Stringham 6-10pm Tuesdays (10 classes) JULY Instructor: Chris Siburt OSHA 10~HOUR Sept 15- Nov.17 IND. FORKLIFT TRAINSAFETY (Limit: 20) FIBERT TESTING / OTDR 6-10pm ING (Limit: 10) Tuesdays (3 classes) (Limit 8) Instructor: Chris Roth Wednesday Mar. 10, 17, 24 Thursday IND. FORKLIFT TRAINJuly 8 6-10pm April 16 8am-12pm ING (Limit: 10) Instructor: Rick Burson 6-10pm Instructor: Bob Momany Wednesday Instructor: Andrew Nyitray INTERMEDIATE WELD Sept. 23 BASIC WELDING (Limit: (Limit: 10) OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY 6-10pm 10)Wednesdays (7 clasWednesdays (7 classes – (Limit: 20) Instructor: Bob Momany ses) NO April 20-23 July 15- Aug. 26 OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY class April 8) 7:30am-4pm (Limit: 20) 6-10pm Mar. 11-April 29 Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate Instructor: Craig Donnell Sept. 21-24 6-10pm 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Craig Donnell Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate WIND TURBINE OPERATION-MAINTENANCE (Limit: 8) Wednesdays (12 classes) Sept 30 – Dec 16 6-10pm Instructor: Travis Patchen CCTV (Limit: 12) Wednesdays (8 Classes) Sept. 30 – Nov. 18 6-10pm Instructor: Chris Siburt OCTOBER IND. FORKLIFT TRAINING (Limit: 10) Wednesday Oct. 7 8am-12pm Instructor: Bob Momany KEYBOARDING & COMPUTERS (Limit: 20) Thursdays (8 classes) Oct. 13 – Dec.1 6-10pm Instructor: Rich Stringham OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY (Limit: 20) Oct. 19-22 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate NOVEMBER ADVANCED WELD (Limit: 10) Wednesdays (7 classes) Nov. 4-Dec. 16 6-10pm Instructor: Craig Donnell IND. FORKLIFT TRAINING (Limit: 10) Wednesday Nov 11 12:30 - 4:30pm Instructor: Bob Momany OSHA 30~HOUR SAFETY (Limit: 20) Nov 16-19 7:30am-4pm Instructor: Ray, Jim, Nate DECEMBER IND. FORKLIFT TRAINING (Limit: 10) Wednesday Dec. 16 6-10pm Instructor: Bob Momany I B E W L o c a l U n i o n N o. 8 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID 807 Lime City Rd. Rossford, Ohio 43460 TOLEDO, OHIO PERMIT NO. 888 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED IBEW Local 8 office hours 7:30 am—4:00 pm · Telephone 419-666-8920 · Fax 419-666-3984 · Website www.ibew8.org February 2015 Calendar Retir ee Club Happenings 2 Regular Union Meeting, 7 pm 9 Executive Board Meeting 10 Findlay Unit Meeting, 7 pm 11 Retired Members Club, Noon 11 Adrian Unit Meeting, 7 pm 16 Regular Union Meeting, 7 pm 16 Building Corp Meeting 17 Defiance Unit Meeting, 7 pm 23 Executive Board Meeting 24 Fremont Unit Meeting, 7 pm 2015 Dues Rates The Retirees Club will celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with a potluck on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Please note: If Rossford Schools are closed due to inclement weather, our meeting/luncheon will be cancelled. Journeyman Inside Wireman Local 8 Dinner Dance The Local 8 Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Premier Banquet Complex located at 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. in Toledo. Social hour will begin at 6 pm and dinner will be served at 7 pm. All Local 8 members and retirees Scholarship Deadline Approaching The IBEW Local 8 Scholarship of the Toledo Community Foundation provides educational scholarships to children of deceased members of Local 8, and disabled Local 8 members and their children who are participants in Local 8’s Health & Welfare Program. The deadline for applications for the 2015-2016 academic year is Sunday, February 15, 2015. For more information, visit the Local 8 website at www.ibew8.org or call Jenny at the Business office. Information is also available at www.toledocf.org. $105.90 Residential Journeyman Wireman $105.90 Journeyman Installer Technician $105.90 Construction Electrician $105.90 Construction Wireman $105.90 Sound & Teledata $105.90 Inside Apprentice $103.95 Residential Apprentice $99.00 Teledata Apprentice $105.90 Alarm Technician $105.90 Sign Shop $105.90 Dues Payment Schedule 1st Quarter (Jan-Mar) dues are due by December 31 2nd Quarter (Apr-Jun) dues are due by March 31 3 4th Quarter (Oct-Dec) dues are due by September 30 rd Quarter (Jul-Sept) dues are due by June 30
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