Union Labor Bulletin

LABOR BULLETIN

by

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MARCH 2021

 

INSIDE WIREMAN’S UPCOMING NEGOTIATIONS

As you may know we are coming closer to the end of our Inside Wireman’s agreement on May 31, 2021. We will soon be entering negotiations with the Management side soon. The office recently sent out surveys to all Inside Wireman members, including apprentices, to begin receiving feedback about any changes you the membership would like to see. In the survey we also asked if you preferred mailed correspondence over email, you would need to notify our office in writing so we can make a note in your record. Please be sure to double check with the hall that we have your correct mailing and email address on file, so you don’t miss out on any important information.

 

COVID-19 UPDATE

Our members and staff are classified under the 1C Group for COVID-19 vaccines. We will be working with Sacramento County to help assist our members in getting the vaccine sooner than the expected timeline if you so choose. We want to ensure our members and their family members have every opportunity to get vaccinated and continue to stay safe while heading out to work every day. I would like to send out my gratitude to our members and extended essential workers who have been working long and sometimes extended hours to ensure the necessary work gets completed. Your hard work and selflessness do not go unnoticed.

 

END OF YEAR DUES STATEMENTS

The End of the Year Dues Statements are available online at www.ibewlocal340.org by logging onto your member account. The statement can be found in the member portal under the Dues dropdown listed as “2020 Tax Statement”. If you would like a copy sent directly to you, please reach out to Koy at the office (916-927-4239 ext. 1001). She can mail or email you your copy.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION CLASS

We will be holding our next New Member Orientation on March 13, 2021. This class will be separated into two classes the first is CECW and Sound & Communications and the second class will be for Inside Wireman classification. We will begin contacting those members who have failed to attend 3 or more classes. This is a very important class to attend especially if you are still new or have questions regarding your membership. We encourage members to have their spouses or significant others attend as well. Ensure we have your correct email on file, so you are receiving these notices.

 

DEFERRED SAVINGS

There are still numerous members who have not turned in their Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form to have their monthly deferred savings deposited monthly. The local recently sent emails to those who do not have EFTs on file and requested to get this completed to be sent to Teresa Raney at the Sacramento Area Electrical Trust Office. If you have not yet turned in this form, please do so immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Raney at 916-923-0666 or by email at traney@uastpa.com

 

NEBF – RETIREE TEMPORARY RETURN TO WORK NOTICE

To help with the Journeyman Inside Wireman and Sound & Communication Installer manpower shortage that all IBEW Locals are experiencing, NEBF has once again changed the working rules for Retirees. If you are currently retired and would like to go back to work for about 3 months or perhaps take some short calls, this temporary Return to Work Amendment changes the suspension rules for certain eligible retirees. Following are the features of the amendment:

1. The temporary amendment is effective from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
2. All normal and early retirees with a pension effective date of December 2018 or earlier will be permitted to return to covered and contributory employment only and will be permitted to work for up to 600 hours during the above period without a loss of NEBF benefits. This amendment applies only to the NEBF Plan. (In order to receive benefits from other funds it will depend on the rules of those funds.)
3. Once an individual has worked for 600 hours in covered and contributory employment during the term of the temporary amendment, the individual will no longer be able to take advantage of this amendment and the normal rules (permitting work in the electrical industry for less than forty (40) hours per month without a suspension of benefits) will apply.
4. Disability pensioners are not eligible (the existing rules applicable to disabled pensioners remain in effect).
5. Only retirees who return to NEBF covered and contributory employment will be able to take advantage of this amendment – this amendment will not apply to persons who work for covered employers where no NEBF contributions are required or to persons who work for non-covered employers in the electrical industry.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award – For Dependents

The deadline for this scholarship will be March 12 and we will announce the winner on the next Labor Bulletin and our website. Thank you to all those who participated.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW Members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2019). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2021.

ACCIDENTS & ILLNESSES

Active Brother Roberto Clark, he was a 35-year member and 59 years of age.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS – CURRENTLY CANCELLED FOR MARCH

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 for Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday April 26^th @ 5:00 PM  – Note: seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday April 15^th @ 5:00PM – Note: five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

by

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

DECEMBER 2020

 

HOLIDAY GRATITUDE

We are reaching the end of another year, around this time we are usually surrounded by family and friends, holiday parties and gatherings but as we are all experiencing a new time in our lives, I would like thank and send much gratitude to each and everyone of our members and their loved ones during this trying time. The work all of our Brother and Sisters have dedicated during this unprecedented time is much appreciated. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We hope even though we are not able to gather around for our normal Union Holiday festivities you take this time to relax and enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET

By the time this reaches you the raffle will have already been held. We would like to thank all of our members and contractors who participated in this year’s Operation Christmas Basket Raffle. It is times like these where we pull together to help out our Brother and Sisters in need and what it truly means to be a part of the Union Brotherhood.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The next scheduled New Member Orientation class is set for January 23, 2021. The first class starts at 9 am and is for the CECW and Sound & Communications classifications. We will be sending a reminder for all those scheduled a week prior and the zoom invite will go out the day before. If you missed the last class you should be receiving a reminder for this one. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.

 

DEFERRED SAVINGS DEPOSITS

The Trust Office is running into some issues regarding member’s account deposits. We ask that you be sure when completing your EFT form you also submit a check or direct deposit slip, it is required to ensure they get the correct routing and account numbers to make a deposit. Their office will be sending out letters to those member’s whose accounts were rejected. If you still have not completed your EFT form please contact Teresa Raney at traney@uastpa.com to get one submitted.

 

HEALTH & WELFARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

Open enrollment is currently in progress and a packet should have been mailed to your home. If you are thinking of changing health care providers now is the time. Please contact Teresa Raney at 916-923-0666 or email her directly at traney@uastpa.com.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS (2)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award – For Dependents

Local 340 is going to award 2 (two) college scholarships ($1,000 for 1^st prize and $500 for 2^nd prize). These scholarships are available to sons, grandsons, daughters, granddaughters or legal dependents of members of Local 340.  The General Rules and Instructions, as well as the application, can be requested from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office.  You can either call or email the Office Manager, Reyna Jimenez, at reyna@ibewlocal340.org or 916-539-0412 to have them sent to you. Please note:  the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 12, 2021 to be considered.

 

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW Members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2019). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2021.

 

 

OFFICE CLOSURES

Our office will be closed the following days:

Christmas Holiday – Thursday & Friday, December 24^th & 25^th

New Year’s Holiday – Thursday, December 31^st & Friday January 1^st

 

REST IN PEACE

We do not have any deaths announce this month and we hope everyone continues to stay safe.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS – CURRENTLY CANCELLED FOR DECEMBER

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 for Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 27^th @ 5:00 PM  – Note: seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 15^th @ 5:00PM – Note: five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

 

LABOR BULLETIN

by

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

November 2020

 

LOCAL 340’S BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS

As we are nearing the end of another year, one that has been quite stressful to say the least, I would like to take this time to extend my appreciation to all our Brothers and Sisters. We continue to stay open via phone and email for our members. Please remember to call the hall at 916-927-4239 and dial 7 for our full list of directory to be connected to the correct person.

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET

We are excited to announce we will be hold our first online raffle for Operation Christmas Basket this year. Due to the many unforeseen changes, rules and regulation prohibiting us to hold our normal membership meetings that we normally hold this raffle at we will be selling our tickets online and will hold a live drawing, which will be held on the first Wednesday of December. This raffle helps many Union families who may be experiencing a tough time throughout the year and into the holiday season. If you, a Union Brother or Sister are in need of assistance this holiday season whether that be a holiday meal or help with presents please reach out to our Office Manager Reyna Jimenez via phone at 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. Please help support our efforts by purchasing tickets. Look out for emails and/or text reminders with the link to purchase tickets.

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

This is a reminder that we hold our New Member Orientation classes bi-monthly. Our class is for all new members who have made membership this year. It is held via Zoom and we encourage all new members and their spouses or significant others to attend this very informative class. It answers many questions regarding your membership, its benefits, and provides you with important contact information. If you recently joined and have not attended one of these classes it is imperative you call the hall to be scheduled to for our next class.

 

BASIC MONTHLY DUES

Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that your basic monthly dues are paid. Each month you should be receiving a yellow dues receipt on or around the first week. There are many ways to pay and check the status of your dues payment. We encourage you check our website www.ibewlocal340.org and sign on to view your dues status and other important information. You can pay online, mail in a check or money order, or also call the hall.

 

DEFERRED SAVINGS DEPOSITS – CHECKS

We have switched over to the new process for deferred savings for almost a year now and notice there are still quite a few members who have not turned in their form. It is imperative that all members get the necessary documents (EFT and voided check) turned in so we can effectively work the Trust Office to get the deferred savings deposits done in a timely matter. If you have questions regarding your deposits or need a form please contact Teresa Raney at 916-923-0666 and she will be happy to assist you.

 

REST IN PEACE

Active Brother Earl Tolson passed on October 1, 2020.

Active Brother Lazaro Santana passed on October 3, 2020.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members’ families and loved ones.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS – CURRENTLY CANCELLED FOR NOVEMBER

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

 

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 for Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

 

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday January 26^th @ 5:00 PM  – Note: seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

 

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday January 21^st @ 5:00PM – Note: five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

by

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

October 2020

LOCAL 340’S BUSINESS OFFICE NEWS

Please remember that the although the Business Office is not currently open to the public, we are still here to answer all your questions or concerns. You may call us at 916-927-4239 and hit option 7 to hear our list of staff directory. Please be sure that if we do not answer right away you leave a message. We are experiencing high call volume right now but value every call we receive. Our top priority is taking care of our membership and assisting them in any way possible. A letter also be sent out to the membership with updates from the Office and Executive Board. This will have important information with dates and times for upcoming committee meetings. Please note that our Membership meetings are temporarily suspended at this time, but we are working behind the scenes to find ways to better serve all of you. We appreciate your patience and understanding in all of this as we navigate through each day.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS BASKET

It is hard to believe that the year is almost over. As we approach the upcoming holiday season with a much different mindset these days, we are aware there may have been many families effected by the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. Therefore it is especially important we extend this invite to any Union member who is experiencing a hard time financially this year due to loss of work or illness. If you, a Union Brother or Sister are in need of assistance this holiday season whether that be holiday meal or help with presents please reach out to our Office Manager Reyna Jimenez via phone at 916-539-0412 or email reyna@ibewlocal340.org. We will of course be kicking off the raffle to help raise funds for these families and also be donating to local charities. Please help support our efforts by purchasing tickets. More details to come about buying the tickets.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

By the time this reaches our membership we would have held our September 26^th orientation class. We hold these classes bimonthly to help new and transferring members coming into our local to learn about their Union membership and benefits offered to them. It is a very informational class that we encourage members and their spouses to attend. Our next scheduled class will be held on November 7^th. If you missed the last class pleas be sure to mark your calendars for this one.

BASIC MONTHLY DUES

Each member should be receiving a yellow dues receipt each month which states the basic monthly dues paid thru date. If you are not receiving these on a monthly basis it is important you reach out to us or check your basic monthly dues status online. These dues are owed on the first of the month every month.

DEFERRED SAVINGS DEPOSITS – CHECKS

We have been trying to contact all members who have not turned in their EFT form or have not yet deposited their checks. In order for the deposit to run smoothly please ensure you turn in the necessary documents; this includes a copy of a voided check or direct deposit slip with your EFT form. If you have questions regartding your deposits or need a form please contact Teresa Raney at 916-923-0666 and she will be happy to assist you.

REST IN PEACE

Retired Brother Gary Hunziker passed on August 18^th. He was a 59-year member and 81 years of age.

Active Brother Ian Walsh passed on August 21^st. He was a recently initiated member and 21 years of age.

Retired Brother Richard Crowder passed on September 15^th. He was an 85-year member and 65 years of age.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to members’ families and loved ones.

UPCOMING MEETINGS – CURRENTLY CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 for Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday October 27^th @ 5:00 PM  – Note: seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday October 15^th @ 5:00PM – Note: five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

by

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

MAY 2020

IMPACTS OF THE COVID 19

As you all are aware from the most recent news, we are still not “out of the woods yet” with the current pandemic of COVID 19. I hope by the time this reaches you we are at a better place. The Business Office itself remains closed but as mentioned in last month’s article we are still conducting business as usual. Should you need to contact the hall you may do so by calling us at 916-927-4239, please be sure to press 7 for our directory to get connected to the appropriate personnel. We continue to send remain positive during this pandemic and hope to return to a “new” normal soon.

LOCAL 340’S BUSINESS OFFICE

With the current pandemic we are seeing happen around the world our staff is currently still working to provide our members with any help and guidance needed during this difficult time. Our dispatch is ever changing and adapting to fit the needs of our membership. Online signing has been going well and we have received an influx of job calls even during this time. If you need to reach our dispatcher you may do so by calling the hall at 916-927-4239 ext 1007 and speak with Mike Franklin or via email at dispatcher@ibewlocal340.org. We encourage our members to become familiar with our website (ibewlocal340.org) to pay dues, update contact info, check job call information and other Office news. You can also find our staff directory on the Contact Us page to reach anyone of our clerical staff and/or organizers.

DEFERRED SAVINGS DEPOSITS

I would like to remind our members who fall under the Inside Wireman, CECW, or Material Handler classifications you will need to turn in your EFT form to Teresa Raney at our Trust Office in order to receive your direct deposit. If you have not completed and turned in this form you may be receiving funds from January thru March in the form of a check very soon. For questions regarding bank deposits or to verify if you completed this form please contact Teresa at 916-923-0666.

SCHOLARSHIPS (3)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents

This year’s current winners are

First Place: Aimee Milota – daughter of Active Member Jeffrey Milota

Second Place: Mariah Sarabria – granddaughter of Retired Member Sylvester Wirtz

We would like to thank the applicants for entering this year. This is never an easy decision to make as all were excellent applicants. We hope to have the winners speak at an upcoming meeting when possible.

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2020). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2020.

Five Counties Central Labor Council Scholarship – For Dependents

The application deadline for this scholarship has passed.

REST IN PEACE

We are sad to report the death of, Retired Member Paul Curdy’s mother, Nelli Curdy.

Also, Retired Member Richard Skapinok’s wife recently passed on April 7^th.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all our members and their families during these times of uncertainty.

UPCOMING MEETINGS – CURRENTLY CANCELLED FOR MAY

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 for Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday July 28^th @ 5:00 PM  – Note: seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday July 16^th @ 5:00PM – Note: five (5) members needed to have a quorum.

LABOR BULLETIN

by

BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD

APRIL 2020

RISING HEALTH CONCERN OF COVID 19

At the time of writing this we are currently under the order to shelter in place until April 7^th. Hopefully by the time this reaches you we are in better shape. We hope that our members and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. It is during times like this where we realize family and brotherhood are the core of what brings us together and what we need the most. Although our office doors are closed to the public please know that our staff is still diligently working to ensure our members are taken care of. Should you need to contact the hall you may do so by calling us at 916-927-4239, please be sure to press 7 for our directory to get connected to the appropriate personnel. Let us all remain hopeful and calm during this time.

LOCAL 340’S EFFORTS TO REMAIN OPEN

With the current pandemic we are seeing happen around the world our staff is currently still working to provide our members with any help and guidance needed during this difficult time.

We have migrated to online dispatching. You can now sign via email by sending your payroll removal slip (if you were previously dispatched out of our local), your name card number and book you would like to sign onto. We are constantly changing this process so please be sure to check our website (ibewlocal340.org) for current news. You can always reach out to our dispatcher Mike Franklin directly at 916-927-4239 ext. 1007 or by email at dispatch@ibewlocal340.org.

Our clerical staff and organizers are still available by phone and email. For emails addresses please visit out website and navigate to our Contact Us page. We will be happy to assist our members with any questions or concerns during this time.

DEFERRED SAVINGS

As mentioned in our last article, all CECWs and Inside Wireman (including apprentices) should have turned in the ACH form to have their deferred savings funds deposited in to. If you have not done so you will need to get that set up otherwise your dues will be dispersed on a quarterly basis from the Trust Office. For those who have turned in the form and have not seen a deposit there may have been an issue with reading your account numbers so please reach out to Teresa Raney if you believe this is your case. Any member who has any other questions or concerns, please contact Teresa at 916-923-0666.

SCHOLARSHIPS (3)

IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents

This application acceptance has closed and we will hopefully be announcing the winner on the next bulletin article. Thank you to those of you who participated in this year’s scholarship programs. We all know during this current state we are in our young scholars will need assistance at this time. We encourage all of them to remain positive during this transition.

IBEW Founders Scholarship – For all IBEW members (not dependents)

The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on November 28, 1981. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelors or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.

Any member interested in applying for the IBEW Founders Scholarship can do so by going on-line at www.ibew.org. Click on “Resources and Links” at the top, scroll down to the box labeled “Founders Scholarship”. You will receive information on this scholarship as well as be able to download the application.  These applications can also be picked up at the Business Office.  This scholarship is for any member who has been in continuous good standing and paid dues (without an Honorary Withdrawal for the four years prior to May 1, 2020). This is not a scholarship for your dependents.  All applications and required information must be mailed directly to the IBEW in Washington, DC and must be postmarked May 1, 2020.

Five Counties Central Labor Council Scholarship – For Dependents

There will be three $1,500 scholarships available this year for members who are parents or grandparents of graduating high school seniors. The applicants must be graduating high school in the Fall of 2019 or Spring of 2020 and plan to enroll in an accredited college for at least 12 units the subsequent academic year. Eligible applicants will be selected by random drawing at the April 23, 2020 meeting of the Five Counties Central Labor Council. Applicants can be obtained from the Five Counties CLC at 900 Locust St, Rm 7, Redding, CA 96001, by email at FiveCountiesCLC@ymail.com or thru phone/text: 530-949-7795. Applications must be received by the Five Counties CLC no later than April 22, 2020.

REST IN PEACE

Fortunately, we do not have any deaths to report at this time. We hope to report the same next article.

UPCOMING MEETINGS – CURRENTLY CANCELLED FOR APRIL

SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1^st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827

REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1^st Wednesdays – Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 for Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar

SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4^TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday April 28^th @ 5:00 PM  – Note: seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.

CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3^RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday April 16^th @ 5:00PM – Note: five (5) members needed to have a quorum.