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January/February 2004 IBEW Journal L.U. 265 (i,mt,rts&spa), LINCOLN, NE-So many people in the United States live their lives paycheck to paycheck. In a tough economy, many people lose their jobs or are laid off for a long periods. Most people, including myself, don't realize that the daily decisions we make affect American jobs. At a recent union meeting I read a story that makes the point: A college kid gets dressed in the morning to go out to look for a job. None of the clothes he wears are made in America. He makes breakfast with his imported microwave and toaster, and heads out for the interviews in his Japanese made vehicle. At the end of day, he wonders why he is having such a hard time finding a job. As working people, we are the ones who are hurt more each day by countless individual purchasing decisions. It's time we act to protect American jobs. Kris Swanson, P.S.
L.U. 266 (u), PHOENIX, AZ-Local 266 wishes to congratulate the apprentices who graduated in the spring of 2003. Years of hard work, classes and many hours of studies finally paid off when they graduated. The IBEW and Local 266 have long been advocates of training programs, and especially apprenticeship training. We have encouraged the Salt River project at the bargaining table and in informal conversation for many years to offer more apprenticeship slot openings for our members. Apprenticeship programs build the future. Randy Rhubottom, P.S.
L.U. 269 (i&o), TRENTON, NJ-At the Third District Progress Meeting in September, Local 269 once again received two COPE awards. On Election Day, 200 apprentices hit the streets to get out the vote in Hamilton Township, Mercer, Burlington and Bucks County, PA. The tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, spurred many young patriotic Americans to enlist in the military. One of those is Patrick Hullfish, a second year apprentice in our inside program. After a seven-month tour in Iraq, Patrick is back with us. Patrick's father, Jerry, is a retired Local 269 member and his brother Matt is a journeyman wireman. We are proud of him and glad to have him back home. Michael Marciante, P.S.
L.U. 278 (em,govt,i&o), CORPUS CHRISTI, TX-The night of Oct. 18, 2003, was a proud moment for Local 278. Local union Pres. Mike Carranco was honored by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), Corpus Christi chapter. The national AFL-CIO chartered LCLAA to form a bond between organized labor and the Hispanic community. Mike Carranco has carried labor's message to the Hispanic community of South Texas and the LCLAA recognized him for outstanding leadership. Bro. Carranco was organized into Local 278 as a journeyman in January 1982. Mike appreciates his union membership and has the desire to serve the local union and share the blessings of the labor movement with others. Brother Carranco's LCLAA award is a well-deserved honor. Robert S. Shake, B.M.
L.U. 280 (c,ees,em,es,i,mo,mt,rts &st), SALEM, OR-Local 280 was chartered Aug. 17, 1928. To celebrate the local's 75th anniversary, a reception was held Nov. 1 at the Central Electrical Training Center in Tangent. Int. Vice Pres. Michael S. Mowrey, Int. Rep. Keith Edwards, as well as past Bus. Mgrs. Mike Murphy and Glen McCall, were on hand along with state and local government officials. Oregon Chief Electrical Inspector John Powell, a member of Local 280, and Bureau of Labor Commissioner Dan Gardner, a member of IBEW Local 48, Portland Oregon, were featured speakers. The many retirees in attendance enjoyed the program and a tour of the training facility given by Training Dir. Dan Campbell and his instructors, who were eager to show off their classrooms and curriculum. 2004 is an important year for all union members. The outcome of the upcoming election will affect us all. Work is slow at this writing but should pick up in the spring. Work safe on the job and at home. Dennis D. Caster, B.M. |
