February - IBEW Local 234

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 234
IBEW Local 234
Newsletter
Local 234 Officers:
The Electrical Worker’s Union for Monterey, San Benito,
and Santa Cruz Counties
Business Manager’s Report
Sisters and Brothers,
Andy Hartmann
Business Manager/
Financial Secretary
Mike Ihnot
President
Manuel Valdez
Vice President
On the Inside Out-of-Work
List we have 44 on Book 1
and 53 on Book 2. For Sound
& Communications we have 1
on Book 1 and 1 on Book 2.
Also, we currently have 1
Inside apprentice available for
work.
February 2014
by Andy Hartmann
collaboration the program will soon be implemented. Our
Executive Board, at their January meeting, unanimously
approved implementing the program. The program will
also need to be approved by the Health & Welfare Trust,
which will meet on March 11th. The program won’t begin
until June 1st, giving us enough time to properly notify
everyone. Contractors will elect to participate in the
program or not, it is not compulsory.
Only those
members working for participating contractors will be
involved in the drug-testing program. The program will
include initial-hire (job referral from Books), random
(25% of participants per year), post accident, return to
work (after a negative test), and reasonable suspicion.
When the program begins there will not be an initial
testing of current employees. However, all members
working for a participating contractor will be a part of
random testing, including apprentices. Random testing is
to take place while at work, on company time. Initial
hires must test on their own time but will receive a $50
wellness check upon becoming “active” (passing a test) if
they participate in our Health & Welfare Plan. Copies of
the Drug Free Workforce Program are available at the
Hall.
At the general membership
meeting
on
Wednesday,
January
8th,
we
held
a wage
Stephen Slovacek
Recording Secretary/
allocation for the Inside
Registrar
Agreement. The Inside will
Anthony Davis
receive $0.30 effective March
Andy Gattis
24, 2014. The membership
Rick Keaton
Richard Smith
voted to allocate $0.15 to
Executive Board
wages, $0.10 to pension, and
$0.05 to Health & Welfare.
The Health & Welfare Consultant was recommending the
membership contribute $0.20 to Health & Welfare. The
next wage allocation will be on March 23, 2015. The
amount will be $0-$2.00 depending on the hours accrued
In January the membership voted to again suspend the
in 2014. The final allocation for this Agreement will take
Political Action Committee (PAC) for 2014. Contributions
place on May 25, 2015. It will be $0.75.
were suspended for all of 2013.
Health & Welfare has made some updates recently. The
You’ll notice under Training News on page 4 that three
Trustees
voted
to
remove
the
preauthorization
classes all start on Tuesday, February 18th at the same
requirements for both the physical therapy and
time with the same instructor. We continue to try to
chiropractic benefits. The Trustees also voted to change
offer these classes each month. However, in order to put
the vision benefits to allow non-cosmetic contact lenses
on the class we need to have at least three people
at a maximum of $300 per calendar year with no
enrolled for EVITP or CALCTP. So when three members
limitation on dates of service effective 6/1/2013, and to
have met the requirements and are ready to start,
change the 12 months and 24 months limits to “once per
classes will begin.
calendar year and once every other calendar year”
effective 1/1/2014. Both of these amendments to the Remember that the third Monday in February, the 17th,
Plan should make things easier for the membership.
is a Holiday in observance of President’s Day for both the
Inside and Sound & Communications.
Over the last few years Local 234 has been working with
NECA on implementing the Drug Free Workforce
Program. I would like to announce that after much
Chris Burditt
Treasurer/Organizer
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Inside Job Calls Per Month
25
20
2012
15
2013
10
2014
5
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jly
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Inside Monthly Hours Report
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jly
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2010 27,402 26,782 31,195 22,293 23,922 25,534 24,245 34,263 27,408 25,292 21,998 23,785
2011 21,198 20,940 23,511 18,803 18,883 15,587 19,703 18,926 19,843 18,137 11,800 17,105
2012 13,134 17,773 13,104 12,987 13,972 13,463 14,641 18,623 16,909 14,751 13,472 17,795
2013 18,916 17,738 17,705 18,438 19,173 18,099 22,378 22,687 25,817 18,265 15,593 11,141
Tricks of the Trade
A time-saving use for an impact. When using a knock-out set, instead of using either the
hydraulic or ratchet, use a cordless impact drill to quickly punch the knock-out. Be careful
not to run it too far or you’ll dull your cutting die.
Source: ibewhourpower.com
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Enhancements at the JATC
The JATC is very proud to announce two Milwaukee tool displays of cordless and hand tools
that were recently installed by Milwaukee professionals, Brady Hlebain and Andrew Mason.
We also have received a scholarship from Klein Tools. Some of those tools are on display in
the JATC office. More of the Klein tools will be made available for education and training.
February 2014
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Tri-County Electrical JATC
Training News
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
831.633.3063 office
831.633.3068 fax
[email protected]
The Electrical Worker’s Union for Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
CPR/First Aid Class
CPR/First Aid is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 8th at 8am. Instructor
Roni Jane Sudyka will be teaching the basics of First Aid and CPR along with Blood Borne
Pathogens. Call Stacy at (831) 633-3063 to reserve your place. Class size is limited.
2011 Significant Changes to the NEC
Instructor David Martinez will be leading the way through the Significant Changes of the
2011 National Electrical Code on the second Tuesday of the month. Drop on in! You are
welcome to attend one class or as many as you like in this series. This is a (3) hour class.
The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th at 5:30pm.
EVITP 3.0
The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) 3.0 class with Instructor
Stephen Slovacek is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30pm. This class
is a 35 hour course. It is a prerequisite for EVITP that you are a California Certified General
Electrician. As a bonus, there is a $125 stipend available upon successful completion
provided by the Monterey Bay LMCC.
CALCTP Class
California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program (CALCTP) with Instructor
Stephen Slovacek is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30pm. This class is a total
of 50 hours: 10 hours of lecture and 40 hours of lab. The class schedule will be coordinated
with those in attendance.
YOU MUST BRING PROOF OF COMPLETING THE ONLINE COURSE TO THE FIRST CLASS OR
EMAIL TO [email protected]. Students will not be allowed to attend the class if they
have not completed the online coursework. Go to bit.ly/IBEW234CALCTP to get started
today. There is a $125 stipend available upon successful completion provided by the
Monterey Bay LMCC.
CALCTP-AT Class
The California Energy Commission has adopted changes to the California building Efficiency
Standards (Title 24, Parts 1 and 6) that require lighting controls and devices to be certified
as properly installed and operational, prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The California
Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program-Acceptance Technician (CALCTP-AT) certifies
acceptance technician employers and technicians. All acceptance test technicians must be
employed by an acceptance test employer that provides support as well as quality control.
California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program-Acceptance Testing (CALCTP
-AT) with Instructor Stephen Slovacek is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30pm.
This class is a total of 24 hours. The class schedule will be coordinated with those in
attendance.
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The prerequisite for this class is completion of the 50 hour CALCTP. An application form
must be completed prior to starting class. To register for this class there is a $125
application/record maintenance fee.
Go online to goo.gl/qkW7AI to complete an
application and pay the application/record maintenance fee.
There is a $125 stipend available upon successful completion provided by the Monterey Bay
LMCC.
NEC Code Question
by necplus newsbriefs
Question:
February 2014
In the NEC 2014 Handbook, page 44, Exhibit 110.25, working space is clearly shown to cover
among other places, from the floor to the bottom of the less than 600V panelboard. My
question is, must this working space be available 100% of the time? Or may a rolling cart be
placed or parked in front of, and beneath the panelboard, if the switch on the panelboard can
be reached by reaching over the cart? The cart is capable of being moved when necessary to
perform an examination or other maintenance.
Answer:
The requirement in the first paragraph of 110.26 is to provide sufficient access and working
space about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of
such equipment. There is no minimum dimension associated with this general provision and
determination of “sufficient access and working space” for equipment depends on the type of
equipment involved and the amount of space necessary to safely operate (frequency of
accessing the equipment for operation is a consideration) and maintain (complexity of
required maintenance impacts the determination) the equipment. Additionally, as you have
indicated Section 110.26(A) requires working space for electrical equipment that is likely to
require examination, servicing, renewal, or adjustment while energized.
The purpose of this requirement is to provide clear and unobstructed working space in the
direction of access to the live parts of the equipment. Locating or storing items (whether
permanent or portable) in the required working space, is contrary to the 110.26(B)
requirements for a clear working space. Importantly, in accordance with 240.24 overcurrent
devices shall be readily accessible not just able to be reached. See the definition of readily
accessible in Article 100.
Spring Aptitude Test
The JATC has scheduled the Spring aptitude test with Test Administrator, Stefan Marceron,
for Saturday, March 15th. In order to qualify for this test, applicants must complete their
application and turn in all materials by the cut-off date of Thursday, February 13th, 2014.
More information is available at www.tricountyjatc.org or by calling (831) 633-3063.
Apprentice Gift Card Drawing
Each month the LMCC awards one $50 gift card to an apprentice by lottery if they meet the
following criteria: perfect attendance, turning in their Record Book monthly on-time,
completing all homework, and passing all tests.
For January, Second-Year apprentice, Sean Shumate, won a $50 gift card. Congratulations!
The drawings will take place on the first class night after the 15th of each month.
Congratulations on Completing Class!
NFPA 70E with Instructor Joe Murillo on January 18th—Phil Karleen, Juan Morales, Mike
Rodda, Keith Rudd
Incentives for Members to Attend Upgrade Class
The LMCC will hold a quarterly gift card drawing. (2) $100 gifts cards will be awarded each
quarter for those taking JW upgrade classes. One gift card will go to the member with the
most hours of class completed in the last quarter. The other gift card is awarded by lottery.
Every four hours of completed classes will equal one entry in the lottery, with no limit. The
member with most hours is ineligible for lottery.
The winners for January were Stephen Christensen for the most hours of training at 50
hours and Adam Cullers won for the lottery. Congratulations!
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IBEW Local 234
Newsletter
Save the Date(s)
Women Building California/Nation Conference is scheduled for Friday, April 25th
through Sunday, April 27th at the Sheraton Grand in Sacramento. Local 234 will be
sending our own BJ Heading to represent us and report back on the conference at the
following union meeting.
Opportunity to Make a Difference
Phone bankers are needed in Santa Cruz to help rally support for San Diego Mayor’s race.
Phone bankers will call union households in San Diego to get out the vote for Mayoral
candidate, David Alvarez. The phone banking will take place on Sunday, February 9th
from 5:30-7:30pm at 501 Mission Street #11 in Santa Cruz. RSVP with Glen Schaller at
(831) 325-8575.
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JATC Testimonials
The JATC would like testimonials from members about what it is like to be an Electrician and/
or what an Electrician does on a typical day. This testimonials would help enhance the JATC
website and provide beneficial information to candidates applying to the apprenticeship
program. If you are interested in helping, simply send an email with a description of either
what it means to be an Electrician or a recount of what you do on a typical day as an
Electrician. Send to [email protected] or call Stacy at (831) 633-3063.
Happy February Birthdays!
Anders Baer
James E Brown
Stanley P Chen
Ira Franklin
Erik J Fritz
Daniel J Gilbertson
Richard J Giovannoni
Jonathan Goddard
Steve Guyton
BJ Heading
Rick Keaton
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James McGill
Alan Minami
Kirk Morrison
Joshua Murray
Armin K Neubert
Michael Nickals
Kate Q Ramaekers
Richard Regier
Steve R Rios
Paul M Rivas
Paul B Rivera
Gerard Rogers
Keith Rudd
Ray B Sahlberg
Robert L Scardina
Carlos Souza
Theodor R Teman
Per B Trondhjem
Heber L Tuazon
Derek Webster
This Month’s Local 234 Winners!
February 2014
Winners from the January union meeting:
Voluntary PAC (Political Action Committee):
Mike Ihnot won and donated $5.
Quote of the
Month
Apprentice Give-Away:
Sean Shumate won $23.40.
Give-Away Winners:
Today, although there are still
sweatshops and other
inhumane working conditions
for many workers around the
world, the labor movement has
won numerous victories that
many of us take for granted,
such as the 5-day work week,
8-hour work day, paid holidays
and the end of child labor.
Stefan Marceron won a 3M coffee mug.
Manuel Valdez won a Milwaukee t-shirt and donated to Sean
Shumate.
Sean Shumate won a Maxis offset screwdriver.
The next general membership meeting will be:
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
@ 6:30 pm
-- Robert Alan
February 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
Groundhog
Day
3
4
5
6
7
8
CPR/First Aid
@ 8am
9
Phone Banking
5:30-7:30pm
10
11
Significant
Changes @
5:30pm
12
General
Membership
Meeting @
6:30pm
13
14
15
Valentine’s Day
16
17
HOLIDAY
Washington’s
Birthday Day
18
JATC @ 5pm
Class @
5:30pm
19
20
21
23
End of Pay
Period
24
25
26
Executive
Board @ 6pm
27
28
22
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