LABOR BULLETIN
By
BUSINESS MANAGER BOB WARD
MARCH 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.
SOUND & COMMUNICATION’S MARCH 1, 2025 INCREASE
As discussed, and voted on at the allocation meeting in January 2025, the membership voted and agreed to $3.40 to be allocated to wages and $0.35 to pension. Thank you again for all of those in attendance and the S&C negotiating committee. Updated wages can be found on our website.
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.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
If you were not able to attend our January class our next scheduled orientation will be April 15th. A reschedule letter has been sent to those who were not able to attend prior. 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.
SPORTSMANS CLUB NEWS:
It was a great turn out for the sportsman club Dog Training Event held on February 23rd. Thank you to all those who came out and showed their support. If you were not able to attend this event there will be a Clay Shoot on April 19th at Quail Point Hunt Club (29625 County Rd 14, Esparto, CA 95627). Registration starts at 8 AM with a Shotgun start time of 9:30 AM.
ANNUAL RENEW CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
This month is RENEW’s Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, March 29th at 2 PM here at the Union Hall. There is still time to sign up. You may contact Taras via call or text at 916-969-7952. Grand Prize is $500 and the entry is $30 per person ($15 for apprentices). Teams must consist of at least one IBEW member. Come out and support the RENEW.
SCHOLARSHIPS (2)
IBEW Local 340 Harry R. Bain Scholarship Award –For Dependents
IBEW Local 340 is once again going to award two college scholarships in 2025 ($1,000.00 and $500.00). 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 picked up from the Sacramento Business Office or the Redding Office. You can also call either of these offices to request they be mailed to you. Please note: the completed application must be received in the Sacramento Business Office by March 14, 2025 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, 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
Retired Brother Paul Miller passed on 1/30/25. He was a 73-year member and 93 years of age.
Retired Brother Richard Wagner passed on 8/1/24. He was a 38-year member and 71 years of age.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of these members’ during this difficult time.
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.
