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NEWSLETTER MAY 2021
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday June 1st, 2021
Call Union Office for Reservation (see info below)
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Listed below are the wage rates and fringe benefits effective June 1, 2021.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to those members that took the opportunity to attend the Ratification Meeting, review the proposal and cast your vote. It is encouraging to see that so many of you recognized the importance of your participation.
I believe that this decision reflects a true representation of our membership. Again, I thank you for your involvement in your local union.
In Solidarity,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager
New Syracuse Billboard
See it here: Route 81 North at the Destiny Mall Exit
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 - June 1st, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Criteria below)
Tuesday - July 6th, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Criteria below)
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The VIRTUAL Retirees Club
Next Zoom meeting is May 19th, 2021 @ 10AM
If you would like to participate in this virtual meeting, please contact Ray
Vivlemore via email at rayviv@twcny.rr.com. He will send you a link allowing you to easily log into the meeting.
We hope to see you there Virtually!
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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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 |
| Verplank Road Solar—Clay $7.000,000 |
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Hampton Inn—Verona $5,000,000 |
| 7-Eleven Gas/MiniMart—Rome
$500,000 |
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Amazon Distribution Center—Dewitt
$60,000 |
| Franca's Wine Bar—Rome $100,000 |
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Ollies—Rome
$250,000 |
| Cooperstown SPCA $250,000 |
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Wendy's Remodel —Oneida $15,000 |
| Legacy Sports Park - Liverpool $100,000 |
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Fitness Mill—Utica $10,000,000 |
| Please
visit these businesses in support of Local
43 and Union labor |
| East Side nutrition—Oswego |
Wendy's Remodel - Oneida |
| The Gang Box—Syracuse |
Fitness Mill - Utica |
| 7-Eleven Gas/MiniMart—Oswego |
Hampton Inn - Verona |
| Franca's Wine Bar - Rome |
Legacy Sports Park - Liverpool |
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CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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Continuing Education Courses for Blue Print Reading are now open for
enrollment!
Please call the Training Center for more information at 315-546-0221, or make
your registration on the website by selecting the appropriate class in the
“SHOP” tab at the top of the screen.
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 www.cnyeta.org for important details and updates!
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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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Gary Redmond passed away on April 9, 2021 at age 76. Brother Redmond was initiated into Local
43 in 1970. He was an IBEW member for 51 years.
Jeffrey Bruce passed away on April 10, 2021 at age 48. Brother Bruce was initiated into Local 43 in
1997. He was an IBEW member for 24 years.
James Ryan passed away on April 23, 2021 at age 85. Brother Ryan was initiated into Local 43 in
1957. He was an IBEW member for 64 years
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IBEW Local 43
General Membership Meeting Criteria
ALL MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Brothers & Sisters,
Due to the Corona-virus/COVID-19 pandemic and to keep our membership safe, we will be following these safety precautions listed for all future
General Membership Meetings held in person.
Thank you for cooperation and understanding during these uncertain times, and please remember the safety and well-being of our members
and their families will ALWAYS come first.
All future General Membership Meetings will be held in person, with the following safety precautions in place:
- Limited occupancy to 100 members maximum (Please call the union office to sign up for attendance).
- Temperature Screening before entering.
- Facial Coverings will be required throughout the meeting.
- There shall be no loitering before or after the meeting.
- You will be asked the following set of questions upon entry to which a “No” reply will be required to attend.
- Have you traveled outside of New York State? If so, to one of the present Quarantine States?
- Have you had contact with anyone that you know has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
- Have you had a positive COVID-19 test for active virus in the past 10 days?
- Have you had or currently have any of the following symptoms within the last 10 days?
- Fever (above 100.4)
- Muscle or body aches
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing/Shortness of Breath
- Nausea/Vomiting
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat, congestion, or headache
- Diarrhea
In order to facilitate the meeting starting on time, those members with your last name beginning with A-H,
please arrive by 5:40 pm, those members with your last name beginning with I-Z, please arrive by 5:50 pm.
We look forward to safely seeing you!
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Know your eligible & ineligible expenses
With your health reimbursement account (HRA), you can use HRA dollars to cover eligible expenses*. To help
better understand what is and isn’t eligible, we’ve developed a list of both.
For a Complete List of Eligible/Ineligible Expenses
Go to www.umr.com log into your account / Account balances / HRA / View HRA Details / Forms &
Support / Quick Links—Eligible/ineligible Expense List
Eligible Expenses
Expenses that could be considered dual purpose (having both medical and personal benefits) may need a medical
practitioner’s note explaining the diagnosis and treatment action that is needed for this specific medical condition.
This list is not meant to be all inclusive.
- Dental Services
Dental X-Rays, Dentures, Exams/teeth cleaning, Extractions,
Fillings, Gum Treatment, Oral Surgery, Orthodontia/Braces
- Lab Exams
Blood Tests, X-rays Medic, Cardiographs, Laboratory test,
Metabolism tests, Spinal fluid tests, Urine/stool analysis
- Vision Services
Eye Examinations, Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses, Laser Eye Surgery,
Artificial Eyes, Prescription Sunglasses, Radial keratotomy/LASIK
- Medical treatments/procedures
Acupuncture, Alcoholism (inpatient treatment), Drug addiction, Hearing exams,
Hospital Services, Infertility, In vitro fertilization, Norplant insertion or removal,
Physical exam (not employment related), Physical Therapy, Reconstructive surgery,
Rolfing, Speech Therapy, Sterilization, Transplants, Vaccination/immunizations,
Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal, Weight Loss Programs (as prescribed by dr), Well baby care
- Medical Equip. Supplies & Svc.
Abdominal/back supports, Ambulance Services, Arches/orthopedic shoes, Contraceptive, prescribed,
Crutches, Guide dog, Hearing devices & batteries, Hospital bed, Lead paint removal, Learning disability,
X-rays Medic alert bracelet or necklace, Oxygen equipment, Prescribed medical equipment, Prosthesis,
Splints/casts or support hose, Syringes, Transportation expenses, Tuition fee at special school for disabled child,
Weight loss drugs (to treat specific disease), Wheelchair, Wigs (hair loss due to disease)
- Medication
Insulin, Prescribed birth control & vitamins, Prescription drugs
- Obstetric Services
Lamaze class, Midwife expenses, OB/GYN exams, OB/GYN prepaid maternity fees, Prenatal & postnatal Treatments
- Practitioners
Allergist, Chiropractor, Christian Science, Dermatologist, Homeopath, Naturopath, Osteopath,
Physician, Psychiatrist
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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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