Happy New Year Brothers & Sisters!

Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead.

I am excited to see what kind of work we’ll achieve together this year as a local union.

May the New Year bring you and your family peace, joy, and happiness!

Fraternally,

Alan Marzullo
Business Manager/Financial Secretary
IBEW Local 43

Two Current Solutions for Child Care Assistance!

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.”

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

IBEW Local 43 Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Course

Attention: Local 43 Journeymen!

Please contact the training center if you are interested in taking the electric vehicle charging course.

The course will cover topics such as electric vehicles, advanced Code Calculations, site assessments, and troubleshooting.

The EVCS Course will be a hybrid course, partially in the classroom and online individual instruction on our Computer Mediated Learning System (CML).

Those who pass the final exam will receive the EVITP certificatio

Email: office@cnyeta.org or call :315 542-0221

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 ncroshier@cnyeta.org with questions.

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

5 TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER 2024

1. Exercise Regularly
Staying physically fit improves cardiovascular and muscular health and helps fight disease. Exercising also has been shown to reduce stress and improve your overall mood, so try to squeeze in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week, the minimum recommended by the American Heart Association, plus at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. For people who are working from home, regular movement during the work day can also help reduce aches and pains. For example, you can add 10 squats, 10 tricep dips on a solid chair, and wall push-ups to your daily routine. Also, make a point to get up from your desk two or three times an hour to walk around and do light stretching; such as back bends which will help counter being hunched over a computer.

2. Eat Right
In addition to getting enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains throughout the day, focus on protein in the morning. Packing your breakfast with protein will keep blood sugar and some “hunger hormones” more stable throughout the day, helping to control your appetite. Consuming excess sugar leads to a condition called insulin resistance, which is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, a fatty liver, and cardiovascular disease. It has also been associated with cirrhosis, neuropathy, kidney disease, general inflammation, and cancer.

3. Protect Yourself From COVID-19, the Flu, and RSV
As cases of Covid-19 and RSV persist across the U.S., and amid a severe cold and flu season, it is important to take precautions to protect yourself from these respiratory illnesses. The single best way to protect yourself from the flu and COVID-19? Get vaccinated and boosted. It will protect not only yourself but also helps to prevent transmission to others. The preventive measures for COVID-19 also apply for the flu and RSV: avoiding large crowds and gatherings, wearing a mask, social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and staying at home when you feel sick.

4. Get Enough Sleep
It’s critical to keep a regular sleep schedule and get about eight hours of sleep a night. Experts suggest establishing a regular bedtime and wake-up time, avoiding caffeine later in the day, turning off electronics before bedtime, setting boundaries around your media consumption, exercising regularly, avoiding naps, cutting out alcohol, and paying attention to the possible signs of sleep apnea.

5. Stick to Your Plan
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, get in better shape, stay in better touch with family and friends, quit smoking or drinking, or have another goal in mind, here are simple strategies you can adopt to stick with your plan:

• Own up to what needs to be changed.
• Write out your goals and corresponding action plan in weekly parts.
• Start with a journal entry of “Why?”
• Create incentives.
• Tell someone else.