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NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2024
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday September 3rd, 2024
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Dear Brothers & Sisters,
I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and hard work you have consistently displayed.
Your unwavering commitment has been the cornerstone of our success, and it is with immense pride that I share the
news that our work outlook remains exceptionally positive. The future is bright, and it is all thanks to your efforts.
As we navigate through these prosperous times, I hope that you are taking the opportunity to enjoy the summer season
with your loved ones. The balance between our professional responsibilities and personal lives is vital, and I trust
that you are creating wonderful memories with your families during this time of year.
As we look to the future, I am thrilled by the prospect of our ongoing collaboration. The sense of fellowship
and solidarity we have fostered within our union is truly inspiring.
Once again, thank you for your incredible contributions. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and it is the driving
force behind our thriving work environment. Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and I look forward to our paths
crossing again soon.
Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 43
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CONGRATULATIONS
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 -
Septemberst 3rd, 2024
Retirees Recognition Dinner
& Apprentice iniations. Embassy Suites, Hiawatha Blvd., Syracuse, NY
Tuesday - October 1st 2024
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The Retirees Club
Next Meeting:
August 21, 2024 @ 10AM - at the Union Hall
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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Journeymen, Construction Electricians, and Construction Wiremen who need CPR and First Aid training
may contact the training center to sign up for the next class.
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RIGGING COURSE FOR IBEW LU 43
Attention IBEW LU 43 Journeymen: A Rigging Course will be offered at the Training Center by Instructor, Alicia Michalski
The Rigging Course will be a hybrid course, partially in the classroom and online individual instruction on our
worldwide Computer Mediated Learning System (CML).
In between in person classes you will complete the assigned lessons on your own
through the learning management system. More information will be provided during
the first in person meeting on October 17th.
Thursday, October 24th, 6pm
- Terms, Calculations, Signals (Homework due Chapters 1,2,3,4,5)
Thursday, November 7th, 6pm
- Signals Rigging - (Homework due 6,7,8,9,10,11)
Thursday, November 14th, 6pm
- Knots – (Homework due 12, 13, 14)
Thursday, November 19th, 6pm
Call/Email the Training Center to enroll today!
COST OF COURSE IS $128. You may pay in person at the training center
or pay at our store by visiting our website: www.cnyeta.org, click on the
SHOP tab at the top of the screen, select Journeyman Wireman, and then
select the course “Rigging Class.”
Registration Deadline October 1st 2024
CONTACT US:
315 546-0221 office@cnyeta.org
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!
In August, Kelly’s Choice is offering a nutrition-based challenge. The August challenge is centered around hydration and
water intake. 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 registered with Kelly’s Choice,
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! If you have not yet
registered for Kelly’s Choice and would like to, please call the Fund Office at 315-474-5729.
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.
Please ensure that your Dental and Vision providers are submitting claims for these services to Delta
Dental (dental) or EyeMed (vision). Once the claim has been processed by Delta Dental or EyeMed,
you will receive an Explanation of Benefits summarizing your patient responsibility, if any.
For the best results, in-network providers should not be billing you until after the claim has been submitted and processed.
After the claim has been processed, Delta Dental and EyeMed will share the claim results with our HRA account vendor. T
he patient responsibility on your bill should match the Explanation of Benefits. Paying the provider your patient
responsibility after the claim has been processed will reduce your need to provide substantiation to the HRA account vendor.
Please call the Fund Office at 315-474-5729 with any questions.
Register your IBEW Local 43 & Electrical Contractors Annuity Fund Account
If you haven't already registered your account through Empower, it only takes a few minutes to register and enhance your account’s security.
- Go to empowermyretirement.com
- Click on Register
- Select I don’t have a PIN
- Follow the prompts to create your username and a strong password
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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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