LABOR BULLETIN
By
BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD
APRIL 2025
IBEW PER CAPITA DUES INCREASE FOR ALL MEMBERS
There will be another increase as predetermined as approved at the 40th International Convention of $1.00 for ALL MEMBERS effective 7-1-2025. Please be sure that if you pay dues in advance or are on automatic deductions through your personal bank you make the adjustments for the increase.
END OF THE YEAR STATEMENTS
The year end statements for basic and working dues are available online. You may visit our website IBEW Local 340 and log into your account (please note if you have not logged in prior there is “Tips box” for first time users). Once logged in, the statements can be found under the Dues tab (a dropdown menu will appear) then select 2024 Tax Statement.
IBEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PICNIC
Another year full of plans as we enter a new year for our Annual Membership Picnic. This year our picnic will be held on September 20th at Hagan Community Park. We will continue the tradition of barrel chicken and tri tip along with new comebacks from last year like Gunther’s ice cream and face painting. If you are interested in helping on the picnic committee contact Reyna at the hall via email reyna@ibewlocal340.org or cell 916-539-0412.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
If you were not able to attend our January class the next scheduled orientation will be April 15th. A reschedule letter has been mailed to those who missed this class. We encourage you to bring your spouse or significant other as this is a great opportunity for any questions you may have regarding your union membership and understanding the local union.
WOMEN’S COMMITTEE
This past month the Women’s Committee participated in Habitat for Humanity Women Build. It was a great turnout, the ladies showed out and showed up to help our local community. This special event invites anyone who wants to learn how to build or repair a home to empower women everywhere to address housing issues for themselves, their families and their neighbors and our Women’s Committee was very excited to help take part in such an impactful event. In speaking with Michelle Stoffel, she got to work alongside with the families whose homes they were helping build, “it was truly heart warming and inspiring. It was an honor for us to be able to give back to our community” We look forward to participating again next event.
ANNUAL RENEW CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The RENEW group hosted their annual cornhole tournament at our Union Hall. It was a great weekend for fun and friendly competition. RENEW had a total of 9 teams accompanied by family and friends. The winners this year went to 1st place: Thomas Brunette & Devon Nelson and 2nd place: Dustin Sable & Anthony Brunson. Congratulations to the winners and big thanks to RENEW for another great event.
EWMC
EWMC is kicking back up again and is currently holding their monthly meetings every second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm. They recently had a sock drive with barrels at both our membership meetings and in the Ju Jitsu facility. They had good feedback for it being the first local event in some time. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please feel free to show up to any of their monthly meetings here at the hall.
SCHOLARSHIPS (2)
IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents
Congratulations to our winner Arie Nootenboom, son of Matt Nootenboom, who has been awarded this year’s Harry Bain Scholarship Award. His outstanding recommendations, stellar transcript, and beautifully written essay on how Unions contribute to the success of not only the US but his own personal life. He has been asked to read his essay aloud at our August meeting where we will be congratulating him for his efforts.
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 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, bachelor’s 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, 2025). 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, 2025.
REST IN PEACE
We have been notified by our International Office that Retired member Jay Carlon card no. D579292 passed in July 2024. He was a 39-year member and 67 years of age.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this member’s family.
OFFICE CLOSURES
Monday, May 26th – Memorial Day
Friday, July 4th – Fourth of July
UPCOMING MEETINGS
SACRAMENTO MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS – 1st Wednesdays @ 6PM – 10240 Systems Parkway, Sacramento 95827
REDDING UNIT MEETING – 1st Wednesdays
Chico Union Hall @ 5:30 (Odd Months)
Redding Union Hall @ 5:30 (Even Months)
For Northern Area business and then join in the Sacramento meeting @ 6PM via webinar
SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 4TH Tuesdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall – NEXT QUARTERLY S&C MEETING Tuesday April 22, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Seven (7) members needed to have a quorum.
CIVIL SERVICE UNIT MEETING – Quarterly on the 3RD Thursdays of January, April, July & October at the Hall. NEXT QUARTERLY CIVIL SERVICE MEETING Thursday April 17, 2025 @ 5:00PM – Note: Five (5) members needed to have a quorum.
