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NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2022
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday November 1st, 2022
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Quarterly Dues Increase Effective January 1, 2023
The Delegates to the 40th IBEW International Convention approved amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution.
Accordingly, effective January 1, 2023, there will be an increase of two dollars ($2.00) for
the per capita that is paid to the IBEW General Fund only. There will also be an increase
of two dollars ($2.00) in the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund (PBF) contribution, which applies to “A” members only
The following rates will apply to the International Office and Local 43 portions of all dues payments for January 2023 thru 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 month + working assessment (Dues Check-off by Employer)
Per Capita $22.00/month
Pension Fund N/A
Basic Dues N/A
Please refer to the Local 43 website (www.ibew43.org) for all the rate changes that were approved at the 40th International Convention.
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BEGINS OCTOBER 1ST / EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY 5-9P
From the same event teams that create Lights on the Lake, Frightnights... The Dunkin' SPOOKTACULAR STROLL walk-thru celebrates Halloween in a family-friendly way! It's a not-so-scary stroll along a 1/2-mile path
at Long Branch Park in Liverpool, as you see festive Halloween-themed displays on the wooded trail.
The Union Office has 50 free tickets available. One per Member. First Come First Serve! Tickets can be picked up, emailed or US Mailed. MUST call to reserve.
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 - November 1st, 2022
General Agenda
Tuesday - December 6th, 2022
Member Holiday Dinner
Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny USA
311 Hiawatha Blvd. Syracuse NY
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The Retirees Club
Make your plans now to join the Retirees Club at their annual Holiday Party on December 21st at “The Preserve at 405” on Spencer St. in Syracuse
Next Meeting: October 19, 2022 @ 10AM - Union Hall
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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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2023 Quarterly Dues Payment
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 2023 INTERNATIONAL DUES
The Delegates to the 40th IBEW International Convention approved amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution.
Accordingly, effective January 1, 2023, there will be an increase of two dollars ($2.00) for the per capita that is paid to the IBEW General Fund only.
There will also be an increase of two dollars ($2.00) in the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund (PBF) contribution, which applies to “A” members only
"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 month + working assessment (Dues Check-off by Employer)
Breakdown
Per Capita: $22.00/month
Pension Fund: N/A
Basic Dues: N/A
You can pay either:
1 quarter (3 months) $130.50
2 quarters (6 months) $261.00
3 quarters (9 months) $391.50
Full Year (12 months) $522.00
According to the IBEW Local 43 By-Laws dues are to be paid quarterly in advance:
- 1st Quarter owed January 2023
- 2nd Quarter owed April 2023
- 3rd Quarter owed July 2023
- 4th Quarter owed October 2023
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. |
| Wicked Sweets & Ice Cream, Utica — $25,000 |
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Bianchi’s Pizza, Solvay— $15,000 |
| Stanley Theater, Utica — $25,000 |
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Ulta Beauty, Clay— $50,000 |
| Ethan Allen, Dewit — $40,000 |
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Old Navy, Clay— $75,000 |
| Chipotle, Fayetteville Town Center -- $50,000 |
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Rise ‘n Grind Coffee, Township 5— $25,000 |
| Crumble Cookies, Dewitt— $30,000 |
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Connect Care, Pulaski—$300,000 |
| Popeyes, Rte. 11 & Marshall St.— $50,000 |
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Go Wash Car Wash, Liverpool— $75,000 |
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CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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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.
Please call the Training Center at 315-546-0221 or email Tiffany at tjones@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... |
•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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Arthur W. Grady passed away on September 6, 2022 at age 82. Brother Grady was initiated into Local 43 in 1964. He was an IBEW member for 58 years.
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IBEW Local 43 & Electrical Contractors Annuity Fund
Empower has acquired the MassMutual retirement plan business. As a result, your retirement account will be
upgraded to a new and improved website and mobile app experience. You’ll have access to your upgraded
account beginning on November 1, 2022. Throughout this process, we want you to know that our focus is on
you and making this transition as seamless as possible. You can also learn more about the tools and resources that will be available after the upgrade at
upgrade.empower-retirement.com. Look for more information in the mail in October. Contact Empower at
800-743-5274 for additional information. Representatives are available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Beginning on November 1st, you will no longer be able to access your account on retiresmart.com or using
the Retiresmart mobile app. You will be required to register your account using the new Empower mobile app
or website. You’ll need to download the new Empower mobile app.
New mobile app and website to register and view your account
Here’s how to register your account on the new website or on the mobile app:
- Download the new Empower mobile app. Open it and follow the registration prompts. – OR -
- Visit empower.com and choose Register
- Select the I do not have a PIN tab.
- Enter your personal information and create a username and password.
- Select Sign in going forward.
You only need to register your account one time using the mobile app or through the website. Your username and password will be the same for the mobile app and website.
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2022 Open Enrollment: November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your benefit coverage and make choices for
the upcoming calendar year.
During Open Enrollment, you may elect coverage, change coverage, opt-out of coverage or add an
eligible dependent.
An Open Enrollment Packet will be mailed to you prior to November 1, 2022.
If you fail to make your changes on or before November 30, 2022, your next opportunity to do so will be
during the next Open Enrollment period in November 2023.
For further information, call the Fund Office at 315-474-5729.
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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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