Dear Brothers & Sisters,

I'm thrilled to share an exciting development for Central New York! President Biden has just announced a groundbreaking $6.1 billion CHIPS grant from the federal government, and Micron Technology has chosen Central New York's White Pine site for its semiconductor manufacturing facility. This investment will create 9,000 high-paying jobs with Micron, making it the largest private investment in New York State's history. With up to $100 billion anticipated over the next two decades, this project is also one of the largest industrial manufacturing investments in U.S. history.

This is a monumental achievement that will position our community at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing, driving future projects, investments, and innovation. I extend my gratitude to our local, county, state, and federal partners, including U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Governor Kathy Hochul, Empire State Development, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, and others, for their crucial roles in securing this project.

I also commend the dedication of our team at IBEW Local 43, who have played an integral role in supporting this project from inception. Together, we worked with federal leaders to ensure the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act and provided invaluable insights to New York State's leadership during the development and passage of new Green Chips legislation. Additionally, we've collaborated with Micron to develop workforce programs crucial to ensuring equitable community impact. Join me in celebrating this historic moment for our community!

Additionally, 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.

I want to express my gratitude for your dedication to our union and for your active role in shaping our shared future.

In Solidarity, 

Alan Marzullo
Business Manager/Financial Secretary

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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

ATTENTION IBEW LU 43 JOURNEYMAN!!!

CHANGES TO THE 2023 NEC
Attention all journeymen, the training center is offering a self-directed online course which will provide users with information regarding the changes to the 2023 NEC.

No in person classes required. The course costs $87.00. Cost includes three months of access to the course content.

Journeyman, should you wish to participate in this course, please contact the Training Center via: Email: office@cnyeta.org or Phone: 315-546-0221

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 office@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

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