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May 2003 IBEW Journal L.U. 1 (as,c,ees,ei,em,es,et,fm,i,mt, rts,s,se,spa,st&ws), ST. LOUIS, MOIn January the Organizing Department began coordinating a series of meetings throughout Local Ones jurisdiction to establish a network of volunteers who are willing, at short notice, to be available for duties assisting the organizers. The volunteer network will be mobilized for duties ranging from hand-billing, political support, telephone banks and causes benefiting the local and the future of our industry. The Organizing Department will assemble area leaders to work closely with the organizers to mobilize forces quickly, providing area leaders a pool of volunteers. To date, five meetings have been held around the metropolitan area. Please be advised of the following members deaths: Adele Runge, Jack Weakley, Louis Spranaitis, Harry Flauaus, Harold Rosenthal, Brian Laber, Thomas Clark, John Haines, Jr., Alfred Stobart, James Sorrells, Arthur Kalin, Irvin Schroeder, Walter Notheis, Edward Zeller, Donald Peterson, Vincent Bellinger, Ralph Robbs, Raymond Aubuchon, Joe Becker, Albert Mott, Earl Jacobs, William Lodholz, Michael Jaeger, Werner Thomas and James Chumney. Matthew Gober, P.S. L.U. 17 (catv,em,lctt,o&u), DETROIT, MIEarly 2003 brought many weeks of abnormally cold weather and all of you, once again, demonstrated the ability to work safely and get the jobs done in a timely manner. DTE Energy utility workers and contractor line hands got a call to assist AEP in southern Ohio with a major winter storm. With pride we mention journeyman tree trimmer/A Foreman Don Nieman, and apprentice tree trimmer (T-3) John Dunn, for assisting a customer whose husband suffered a stroke and fell down their basement stairs. They stabilized the patient, calmed his wife, and stayed with the couple until medical help arrived. The patients condition is improving and physicians credit the immediate help he received. Contract negotiations with the City of Detroit have gone nowhere. The City of Wyandotte contract talks are ongoing, and we have a new agreement with Union Built P.C. With sorrow we report the losses of Bros. Charles Snyder, Robert Conner, Joseph Betschel and Melvin Poet. Bob Eckhout, P.S. L.U. 25 (catv,i,o&rts), LONG ISLAND, NYBro. James Gramer, a member of Local 25 since 1957 retired on Feb. 1, 2003, as administrator of the Annuity and Vacation Fund. He is former president of the local. Thanks, Jim, for your years of dedicated service. Fin. Sec. Andy Bub was appointed to oversee the Annuity and Vacation Fund. Andys financial experience and his tireless work ethic make him a perfect choice for the job. Bus. Rep. Gregory Walsh will assume the duties of financial secretary. Bus. Mgr. Bob Dow appointed Bro. Joe Shanahan as the new business representative for Eastern Nassau and Western Suffolk County. Joe, the COPE Committee Chairman, brings 33 years of experience to his new duties. We are still suffering the throes of unemployment; extremely cold weather and frequent snowfalls have been contributing factors. As of March 3rd there were 228 members on Book I. Rich Kammarada, P.S. L.U. 35 (i), HARTFORD, CTPrevailing wage rate is under attack in Connecticut. Seventeen bills have been proposed that would eliminate or alter existing prevailing wage laws. Your state representatives and U.S. members of Congress need to hear from you. Call your local union and ask what you can do to help. Our annual childrens Christmas party was a great time for more than 250 members and children. Thanks to all who made this event happen. Special thanks to Vicki Dougherty and Bob Leech as Santa. Our best wishes for a safe return of several of our members who have been called to active military duty. John Sardo, Pres. L.U. 47 (lctt,mo,u&uow), DIAMOND BAR, CAOur Southern California Edison members ratified a three-year contract extension that included general wage increases of 3.25 percent, 3.5 percent and 3.5 percent. Improvements were made to job-site reporting and out-of-town pay. SCE linemen-type classifications ratified a separate equity adjustment that will increase their wages an additional eight percent over three years. Hydro System Operator 1 and 3, Field Hydrographer, and Chief Hydro Station Operator were also adjusted. Bus. Mgr. Pat Lavin visited Washington, D.C., to dissuade legislators from passing new regulations that would affect our members overtime. The annual Stewards Conference was held in Long Beach. Guest speakers included Congresss first "sister act" Congresswomen Loretta and Linda Sanchez. They warned of the assault that the Bush administration has initiated against unions. State Senator Joe Dunn traced Californias failed experiment with electric deregulation and said he will submit legislation that would re-regulate the industry. Other speakers included Ninth District IVP Mike Mowrey and IEC Chairman Milt Foster. Int. Rep. Charley Silvernale announced his retirement. Thank you Bro. Charley for your efforts on behalf of Local 47. Stan Stosel, P.S.
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