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NEWSLETTER JULY 2024
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday August 13th, 2024
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Brothers & Sisters,
Join us Friday, July 19th, for a fun night out with your family at the Syracuse Mets/IBEW Local 43 Night!
For this evening, the Syracuse Mets/IBEW Local 43 will be promoting Marvel Super Hero Night with a Guardians of the Galaxy Jersey Auction & an appearance by Star Lord!
The Syracuse Mets will wear specialty Guardians of the Galaxy jerseys during the game that will be auctioned off to benefit
the United Way of CNY. Fans can also meet & take pictures with Star Lord throughout the game. Plus the 1st 1,000 fans through
the gates will receive a Guardians of the Galaxy Bucket Hat! After the game, stay for a fireworks extravaganza! Presented by IBEW/NECA.
Food vouchers are available. See an IBEW Local 43 representative at the game to receive the vouchers.
Stop by the Union Office to receive your free tickets!
(For members and immediate family only)
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Two Current Solutions for Child Care Assistance!
Effective immediately you can now view available jobs all day everyday from any PC, Tablet or Smartphone. (
Note: Bidding on Jobs is
still restricted to the unemployed daily from 5:00PM until 9:00AM the next day, and all day holidays and weekends
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To begin, login to the Referral Portal at: Web Portal Login (click here) If this is your first time visiting the portal there are instructions for
setting up a new password. After the initial login all future login's are quick and easy. Check it out today.
STOP IN AND SEE THE REFERRAL OFFICE UPGRADES!
Brothers and Sisters Know
Your Weingarten Rights!
Weingarten Rights:
“I believe this discussion could lead to my being disciplined. I therefore request that my union representative
or officer be present to assist me at the meeting. I further request reasonable time to consult with my union
representative regarding the subject and purpose of the meeting. Please consider this a continuing request;
without representation I shall not participate in the discussion. I shall not consent to any searches or tests
affecting my person, property, or effects without first consulting with my union representatives.”
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The Syracuse Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists are holding
virtual
meetings the third Tuesday of every month @ 5:30 pm.
Please contact King Davis
@ 315-415-9954 or cnycbtu@gmail.com to Renew or Register for membership and
to receive a ZOOM meeting invite for the meetings.
The CBTU welcomes all union members!
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All Members
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Monthly meetings are: (unless otherwise listed)
6:00PM at the ETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Rd.
Clay NY 13041
Tuesday - August 13th, 2024
General Agenda
Tuesday - September 3rd 2024
Retirees Recognition Dinner Embassy Suites, Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse, NY
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The Retirees Club
Next Meeting: July 13th, 2024 @ 12PM - at the Spinning Wheel, prior to the Local 43 Clambake.
Our Retirees’ Meetings are a great way to stay in touch!
All retirees, wives and retirees’ widows are welcome. Please join us!
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Dues Payment Alert
The IBEW International Office will no longer accept dues payments that have a reinstatement activity unless they are paid through the current quarter.
This means that if you wish to pay your dues this month and you are currently
one or more quarters in arrears, you will need to pay all overdue quarters and the
current quarter along with the reinstatement fee to bring your account up-to-date.
Please call the union office if you have any questions. 315-422-0435
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2024 Quarterly Dues Payment Effective January 1, 2024
The following rates will apply for dues payments covering January 2024 through December 2024.
Effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 the quarterly dues remain the same at $130.50 per quarter.
Effective July 1, 2024, there will be a per capita increase of $1.00/month or $3.00/quarter for all members.
JANUARY 2024 to JUNE 2024
"A" Members - $130.50 per quarter
Breakdown
Per Capita - $66.00/month
Pension Fund - $63.00/month
Basic Dues - $1.50/month
“BA” Members -- $22.00 Per Capita each month plus working assessment
JULY 2024 to DECEMBER 2024
"A" Members - $133.50 per quarter
Breakdown
Per Capita: $69.00/month
Pension Fund: $63.00/month
Basic Dues: $1.50/month
“BA” Members -- $23.00 Per Capita each month plus working assessment
According to the IBEW Local 43 By-Laws dues are to be paid quarterly in advance:
- 1st Quarter owed January
- 2nd Quarter owed April
- 3rd Quarter owed July
- 4th Quarter owed October
You can pay your dues for the year in full or in any combination of quarters as listed below:
- 1 Quarter - (03 months) - $130.50
- 2 Quarters - (06 months) - $261.00
- 3 Quarters - (09 months) - $394.50
- 4 Quarters - (12 months) - $528.00
REMINDER - A $30.00 Reinstatement Fee will be added if your dues are not paid before the end of each quarter.
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Listed below are
some jobs our members have recently worked on:
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Due to our organizing efforts, some
of Local 43's Successes in the construction
field. Please remember to patronize our customers.
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| Cube Smart, Hiawatha Blvd. — $25,000 |
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Starbucks, New Hartford — $15,000 |
| O'Reily's Auto Parts, E. Syracuse — $75,000 |
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Sunoco Gas, Oswego — $95,000 |
| Delta Sonic Car Wash, Erie Blvd. — $100,000 |
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UPS Store, Liverpool— $10,000 |
| O'Reily's Auto Parts, Pulaski — $75,000 |
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CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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FULL TIME ELECTRICIAN INSTRUCTOR POSITION AVAILABLE!
Qualifications:
- Minimum of seven years experience in the electrical construction trades.
- Must be a member of IBEW LU 43 & have Journeyman Wireman status.
- Prior teaching or training experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible schedule to accommodate training needs.
For full Job Posting, please click here: Instructor Job Information
Interested candidates, please submit a resume and a letter of introduction to Ray Tucker at office@cnyeta.org
Please include “Electrical Instructor Application” in the subject line of your email.
Reminder to all Journeymen:
In our current contract - Section 2.19 Tool List - it states In addition, "Journeymen shall be responsible to have verifiable OSHA-10 training and CPR Certified Training."
Please call the CNYETA (315-546-0221) CNYETA.org to see when the next scheduled classes are available.
NOTE:
OSHA-10 and CPR training are needed to work in Local 43's jurisdiction as a Journeyman.
Please call the Training Center at 315-546-0221 or email Nicole at office@cnyeta.org with questions.
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You can update your contact information anytime via the
new Referral portal, go to
www.ibew43.org/portals and make sure all your contact
information is correct. Or email any changed information
to cgraf@ibew43.org
GO GREEN Switch to the
digital newsletter? Just email Chris at cgraf@ibew43.org
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New options for paying dues...
local 43 on the
move...
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•You still can mail a personal check or money order, then we will mail your
yellow Dues Receipt to your home address.
•You
still can have your bank auto-pay from your
account with a bank check, then we'll mail the
Receipt to your home.
or now...
•Pay with a
credit card. Note: an Electronic Convenience
Fee (ECF of approximately 3%) is added to all
credit/debit card dues transactions.
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You can now pay your dues On-line from the convenience of your PC or late
model smartphone via the
Referral Portal. On-line payments will incur
an ECF.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE FUNDS OFFICE
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Kelly’s Choice – Hydration Challenge - Win a Stanley Tumbler!
Kelly’s Choice offers an evidence-based and results-oriented wellness program to address relevant health issues.
This is a Digital Wellness Program accessed through Healthie on your computer or mobile device.
On the Healthie platform you have access to chat with a dietitian, recipes, weekly nutrition content,
work-out videos and more. If you are interested in enrolling, please contact the Fund Office.
This service is offered to all employees, apprentices, retirees and family members.
In August, Kelly’s Choice is offering a nutrition-based challenge. The August challenge is centered around hydration
and water intake. Water is the key to life and is critical to balance all of the body's systems. Did you
know 60% of your body is comprised of water and 85% of your brain! Mild dehydration of just 1-2% can lead
to fatigue, anxiety, decreased working memory and attention. For those already enrolled, each week in August,
you will receive an email with tips on how to increase your daily water intake.
To enter & complete this
challenge, simply track your daily intake of water within the Water Tile on your Healthie Dashboard. All
those who complete this month-long challenge will be entered into a raffle to win a Stanley of their choosing!
Enhanced umr.com Web Portal for Members Launched in June
UMR is continuing to make improvements to enhance the umr.com experience. As part of this effort, UMR launched the second
phase of its reimagined website with a redesigned and reorganized secure (post-sign-in) member portal. The
updated member portal went live on June 24.
After June 24th, members who sign into the secure website will experience a look-and-feel similar to the new public website:
A more modern, intuitive and user-friendly way to access their benefits information quickly and easily.
Delta Dental & EyeMed – Effective 4/1/2024
As a reminder, the IBEW Local No. 43 & Electrical Contractors Welfare Fund Trustees selected a
new dental benefit through Delta Dental, & vision benefit through EyeMed effective April 1st, 2024.
These benefits are available to all members currently enrolled in the UMR or Humana IBEW health plans.
Delta Dental offers a comprehensive dental benefit that provides coverage for services such as exams,
cleanings, fillings, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontia, and much more. As a result, the limited
dental care coverage previously provided through UMR will end on 4/1/2024. You do not need a Delta
Dental ID card when you visit the dentist. Just provide your demographic information to an in-network
provider and they will handle the rest for you.
EyeMed offers a comprehensive vision benefit that provides coverage for services such as eye exams, frames,
contact lenses, and safety eyewear, along with several different lens options. You do not need an EyeMed ID
card when you visit your vision provider. Just provide your demographic information to an in-network
provider and they will handle the rest for you.
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Free, Confidential Counseling Services
provided by
Mental Health Professionals are available either
in-person or over the phone. We encourage you and
your eligible family members to take advantage of
this benefit whenever you feel that life is getting
too stressful.
Call
1.800.327.2255
Our Membership ID is:
93793410
Our Group ID is:
8413
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Reminder to all Journeymen:
In our current contract - Section 2.19 Tool List
- it states In addition,
"Journeymen shall
be responsible to have verifiable OSHA-10 training
and CPR Certified Training."
Please
call the CNYETA (315-546-0221)
CNYETA.org
to see when the next scheduled classes are available.
NOTE:
OSHA-10 and CPR training are needed to work in Local
43's jurisdiction as a Journeyman.
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