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On April 8, 2013 the Executive Board and Membership met in regular session. The minutes of those meetings have been published
The next regularly scheduled General Membership meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 All members are, as always, urged to attend each monthly meeting to Learn...Speak...Participate
-Terry Leitz
Stay Informed - Read the Latest monthly minutes.
Local 1212 Sister Cheryl Thomas Elected VP of the EWMC
Business Manager Ralph Avigliano has announced that Sister Cheryl Thomas has been elected Vice President of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus at the 23rd Annual EWMC Conference. Sister Thomas was appointed to the National EWMC Executive Committee as a Member at Large in March 2012 and has been a member of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus since 2004.
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Hurricane Sandy Relief Information
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
In an effort to assist the members of Local 1212 who sustained severe losses to their homes or property, Local 1212 is compiling information to be sent to the International Office in Washington, D.C. who has set up a fund.
Members who have sustained severe losses should contact Ralph Avigliano, Business
Manager at his email: ra@ibew1212.org.
Upon receipt of your information it will be forwarded to Washington, D.C.
We also suggest that you visit the following sites: New
York AFL-CIO for information in NY on what is available from FEMA. Those of you in NJ can visit njaflcio.org. Connecticut is ctaflcio.org.
Fraternally
Ralph Avigliano
Business Manager
IBEW Local 1212
Gary Moore Honored at The Fidelians of America Charity Golf Outing
In memory of our good friend and Union Brother Gary Moore, President Mike Naeder, Vice President Mike Fosso and Brothers Mike Ambrosio, Dan Ham, Joe Palumbo, Joe Palumbo Sr., Mark Ruckhaus, Don Rutter, Daniel Snyder and Billy Vandewater continued the tradition started by Gary Moore of attending the Fidelians of America Charity Golf Outing supporting their mission to provide for handicapped children.
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IBEW Local 1212's Safety Information
Power Strips and Dangerous Daisy Chains
Using a "daisy chain" configuration to power equipment is a violation of OHSA regulations. This is an excellent article on power safety.
Fluke Issues Recall on Meters and Testers
In cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, Fluke
issued recalls for five of its products. In all cases, users are
directed to stop using the product immediately. For more information follow the link above.
NIOSH-Approved Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators
This type of air-purifying respirators protects by filtering particles out of the air the user is breathing.
Heart Health Awareness
We have all walked by the Red Cross sign in airports indicating where a heart machine is located. Do you know what is in them and how to use it? I did not. Try this video and see what you think.
IBEW International President Edwin D. Hill and Leslie Moonves, CBS Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer, issue the following joint statement about the recently negotiated contract effective through January 31, 2015:
"We are pleased to announce that members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers employed by CBS have ratified the recently negotiated contract. We believe this is a good agreement that will enable us to move forward together as CBS and its workers navigate the constantly changing media landscape and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead." The IBEW represents CBS workers in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., St. Louis, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta, in addition to supplying a skilled work force for all events televised on CBS Sports and CBS News. ...read more
Business Manager Ralph Avigliano announced to all members of the local in a memo, there will be an increase of the per capita portion of our dues beginning on January 1, 2012.
The per capita rate will increase $2.00 per month as of January 1, 2012. This increase was approved by the delegates of the 38th IBEW International Convention held in September of 2011. It is the portion of your dues that the Union remits directly to the IO.
To read that memo in full follow the link below.
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"Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $3 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education." For more information and a link to download the application form, please read the memorandum from IBEW International Vice President Donald C. Siegel follow the link below. Please be advised that the application deadline for the Union Plus Scholarship Program is January 31, 2011.
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The meeting was hosted at Local 1212 by Business Manager Ralph Avigliano. Besides the members in attendance the special guest was Representative Anthony Weiner of the 9th Congressional District in New York. The purpose of this meeting was the discussion of the effect of "LNS" (Local News Services) on the broadcast industry. What is "LNS" or Local News Services and why should I be very concerned about this important issue?
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No matter how strong an economic stimulus plan we have, it will not result in broadly shared, lasting prosperity unless we also restore workers? freedom to join together to bargain with their employers for a better life. Higher levels of union membership raise the standard of living for all workers. We need to level the playing field to turn around the economy and rebuild the American Dream. It?s why we need the Employee Free Choice Act. Higher levels of union membership raise the standard of living for all workers.
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If you are a homeowner worried that the next change in your adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) will put payments out of reach or facing financial trouble that may make you fall behind on your mortgage payments, the Union Plus Save My Home Hotline may be able to help.
You can arrange a confidential, free consultation with expert housing counselors who can provide advice, help you find answers and develop an action plan to get your financial house in order.
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