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 7^th 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

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 11^th.  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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