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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2021
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday January 4th, 2022
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Seasons Greeting's Brothers and Sisters,
During the course of the year, we are all busy trying to balance all aspects of our lives,
from work to family to friends to health. So, it is during the holiday season I like to
slow down for a second and reflect.
As 2021 draws to a close, I would like to personally thank the members and staff of IBEW Local
43 for all the outstanding work you do throughout the year to make our local union great!
Whether it’s the work you do on a job site or out in our community, each and every one of
you works tirelessly to make sure that our contractors and customers receive the very best.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry
Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.
Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager
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@ Onondaga Lake Park, Village of Liverpool
Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring towering holiday displays,
larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, colorful arches, memorable
animated scenes and a fairy tale magic grand finale!
Visitors drive through the show while listening to the wonderful sounds of the season on Sunny 102.1!
Please be sure to follow all regular traffic rules and regulations- including not blocking intersections.
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)
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.
WE CAN’T WAIT UNTIL YOU CAN STOP IN AND SEE SOME OF THE
EXCITING NEW CHANGES WE’VE MADE TO THE UNION OFFICE!!!!
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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6:00PM at the ETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Rd.
Clay NY 13041
Tuesday - January 4th, 2022
General Agenda
Tuesday - February 1st, 2022
General Agenda
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The Retirees Club is BACK LIVE and in-person!
Annual Christmas Luncheon December 15, 2021 @ 10am - Meet at Union Hall 11-11:15am travel to Copper Top for lunch
Copper Top Tavern - Rt. 11, North Syracuse, NY
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 (December) and you are currently paid thru June 2021 you will need to pay the 3rd and 4th
quarters along with the reinstatement fee. They will not accept a dues payment for only the 3rd quarter.
Please call the union office if you have any questions. 315-422-0435
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Quarterly Dues Payment
Increase Effective
January 1,
2021
The Delegates to the 39th IBEW International Convention made no amendments to Article
IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2021, there will be NO per
capita increase for 2021. The following rates will apply for dues payments covering January
2021 thru December 2021:
"A" Members - $118.50 per quarter (Paid by each individual member)
Breakdown - Per Capita $60.00/quarter
Pension Fund - $57.00/quarter
Basic Dues - $1.50/quarter
“BA” Members -- $20.00 per month + working assessment (Dues Check-off by Employer)
Breakdown - Per Capita: $20.00/month
Pension Fund: N/A
Basic Dues: N/A
You can pay either:
1 quarter (3 months) $118.50
2 quarters (6 months) $237.00
3 quarters (9 months) $355.50
Full Year (12 months) $474.00
According to the IBEW Local 43 By-Laws dues are to be paid quarterly in advance:
- 1st Quarter owed January 2021
- 2nd Quarter owed April 2021
- 3rd Quarter owed July 2021
- 4th Quarter owed October 2021
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 |
| Untuck It -- Destiny USA $15,000 |
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New Dollar General -- Hastings $50,000 |
| New Salon Park Street -- Syracuse $75,000 |
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Five Below Consumer Sq.—New hartford $15,000 |
| McDonald's Thompson Rd -- Syracuse $15,000 |
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Tatlium Bakery — Oswego $12,000 |
| Meier's Creek Pub -- Syracuse $25,000 |
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Tully's Express — Oswego $25,000 |
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visit these businesses in support of Local
43 and Union labor |
| Untuck It—Destiny USA |
New Dollar General—NY 11, Hastings |
| New Salon– Park Street, Syracuse |
Five Below—Consumer Sq., New Hartford |
| McDonald’s—Thompson Rd., Syracuse |
Tatlim Bakery—E. 1st St., Oswego |
| Meier’s Creek Pub—Van Renssalaer St., Syracuse |
Tully’s Express—W. Bridge St., Oswego |
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| CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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Need OSHA 10?? Get it safely online by going to careersafeonline.com — be sure to choose the course labeled “Construction Industry”
Please continue to watch the website for important details and updates!
www.cnyeta.org
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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... |
•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.
•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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Local 43 notes the passing of these members, with gratitude for their service to the IBEW. |
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James Wilton passed away on November 7, 2021 at age 63. Brother Wilton
was initiated into Local 43 in 1995. He was an IBEW member for 20 years.
Anthony Kogut, Sr. passed away on November 14, 2021 at age 77. Brother Kogut was
initiated into Local 181 in 1966. He was an IBEW member for 55 years.
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Changing how we think can help us feel better
Doctors have suspected for centuries that there is a powerful tie between mind and body, and modern medical
studies prove them right. Researchers now know that unhealthy levels of stress, depression and anxiety can
wreak havoc with your hormones, immune system, heart health and blood pressure.
Back pain, chest pain, headaches, extreme fatigue, diarrhea, a stiff neck or a racing heart are just a few of
the physical symptoms that can appear when your emotional health is out of balance, according to the American
Academy of Family Physicians.
Tending to your emotional health can improve your quality of life. It also may help your body fight infections, recover from an illness and prevent chronic disease.
What helps the mind-body balance grow strong? Thankfully, research has answered that question too. These top the list:
- Getting a move on. Exercise changes how the body responds to stress. It improves mood too.
- Finding healthy ways to relax. Some people use music, art, prayer, woodworking, reading or even
10-minute walks to lower stress in their life.
- Expressing yourself.Negative feelings and fears that are bottled up may flow out as aches, pains
and problems. A trusted friend, partner or religious adviser may be able to help you focus on
positives and work through challenges. Some people keep a gratitude journal or write down goals
and accomplishments. Professional counseling is advised if you are stuck or feeling overwhelmed.
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With direct deposit you can put money in your Vacation Club account every time you get paid—automatically!
Visit your local AmeriCU Financial Center or open an Account online at www.americu.org
Questions? Contact your Member Partner Advisor, Gail Rizzo-Spika at 800-388-2000 ext. 6241
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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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