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Oct.
30,2008
Brothers and Sisters
The IBEW Health Care Plan is being worked on
and we plan to have some more definite news to report by next
month.
I attended the LAMPAC Meeting and it was
great meeting. Our IBEW 7th District V.P. John Gardner
and our I.O. Rep. George Crawford also attended. Please attend your
local meeting for more information.
The Executive Level Management Meeting was
on 10-28-2008. We will have an update next month and also at your
local meeting. Check our calendar on our web-site for times, places
and dates. Double click on the date to get all the information
We have the arbitrator picked for the
grievances that we have at the arbitration level and are awaiting
dates.
In closing, remember to be safe on and off
the job as we are getting into the holiday and hunting season. Watch
out for the children that will be out of school.
Oct.
1,2008
The Local 69 pocket calendars are in and ask
every steward to get a count on how many members want one and get
that number back to the office or Bus. Mgr so that we can bring them
out to your next unit meeting.
Sept.
30,2008
Good News!!!!
The revision of the IBEW Local 69 by-laws
voted in with overwhelmingly great support.
Sept.13,2008
The forum was down for little while but it
is up and running again. There still needs to be categories added
because for some reason the forum deleted. So if you once signed on
or even want to sign on, please feel free to do so. I feel that this
could be a great source of communication being that there is a large
area of members. If you have any suggestions on topics or
categories, you can email me at
makarwich@ibewlocal69.com
Thank You
Sept. 5,
2008
Fellow Brothers & Sisters,
On September 3, 2008, the leadership team from both IBEW
Local 69 and Oncor was presented with a proposal of the IBEW
Health Insurance.
After reviewing the proposal, it looks to be a very favorable
plan for all of the IBEW bargaining unit employees!
There are still a lot of details to be worked out with Oncor
and the IBEW Health Care Plan.
We will keep you updated as info comes in.
T-SHIRTS ARE HERE!!!
We have new
IBEW Local 69 T-shirts. Attend your local meeting and your rep
will have shirts for sale. (The meeting schedule is located on
the calendar section of our web-site, look to the left) You can also
call the office at 214-821-4700 and we will get the shirts to you.
We have two different shirts available at this time. One is
royal blue with a skull and linemen on the back. The other is gray
with the IBEW Bug and a hand holding a lighting bolt. Both are
Union Made! Both have a front pocket. Both sell for only
$15.00 each. Hurry while supplies last!
August 2008
Brothers and Sisters:
The 2008 Utility Conference was held in
Seattle, Washington the week of August 11th. Bobby Reed
and I attended on behalf of Local 69.
One of the speakers was Don Hartley, a
member of the IBEW staff in Washington, D.C. He stated that the
International can not be part of the collective bargaining
agreements, which total about 1,634. About half of the United
States is right-to-work states.
He also reported on the use of
flame-retardant clothing. Many companies still do not incorporate
flame-retardant clothing as part of their safety program. However,
many companies now offer wellness programs to their employees and
reward them for their successes.
For those with CDL license, he reported
that CDL disqualifications for DUI is not only when you’re in a
commercial vehicle but also your personal vehicle. A reminder not
to drink and drive.
Also, along the lines of safety, there is
only one company left that produces our rubber gloves. This is a
result of our economic times, lack of profitability and industry
consolidation.
Mr. Hartley was one of many speakers at
the conference. Bobby and I were honored to represent Local 69 and
we have a great deal of information that we’ll be sharing in the
upcoming meetings. We look forward to seeing you then.
Johnny L. Flowers,
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 69
July 8,2008
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I want to thank everyone for their thoughts,
prayers and acts of kindness during my surgery and recovery.
Although delayed, my plans are steadfast in representing all members
of Local 69.
As part of our growth strategy, I have
appointed the following individuals to serve as Assistant Business
Managers:
Scott Smith
Bobby Reed
Greg Germany
Monty Makarwich
Please feel free to contact me or any of
these representatives with questions, suggestions or concerns.
Together we can build a safer and better working environment.
Again, thank you for your patience and
continued support. I hope to have the opportunity to thank you
personally at the next union meeting. Until then, live simply, love
generously, care deeply and speak kindly.
Johnny Flowers,
Business Manager, Financial Secretary
IBEW – Local 69
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