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Brothers and Sisters,
If you haven’t heard by now, we had two of our members get electrically shocked and sustained severe burns to their face and
hands while working on a jobsite.
Please remember the job you do every day is extremely dangerous, and we should not be working on LIVE circuits! As a result
of this accident, I am asking NECA and our signatory contractors to stop and take a moment on their jobsites to discuss how
important it is to not work on LIVE wiring. I am also asking our Training Director to have the conversation with all our
apprentices, construction wiremen & construction electricians.
Brothers & Sisters your safety is paramount on the jobsite. Always be mindful and alert of your working environment.
Never become complacent with workplace safety.
Please keep our brothers and their families in your thoughts and prayers, with hopes for their speedy recovery.
Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Card# D869954
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All Members
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6:00PM at the ETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Rd.
Clay NY 13041
Tuesday - February 4th, 2020
Bylaws Change Review
Tuesday - March 3rd, 2020
General Agenda
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Retirees Club
The January Retirees Meeting will be held on January 15th @ 10:00 AM at the Union Office.
This meetings agenda is planning of future outings and tours for 2020. Be sure to attend.
Here are a couple of pics from the December Retiree Luncheon held at the Retreat in Liverpool. Everyone had a nice time.
Click to enlarge.
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Quarterly Dues Payment
Increase Effective
January 1,
2020
The Delegates to the 39th
IBEW International Convention approved amendments
to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly,
effective January 1, 2020, there will be a per capita
increase of $1.00/month or $3.00/quarter for all
members. The following rates will apply for dues
payments covering January 2020 thru December 2020:
"A" Members - $118.50 per quarter
Breakdown - Per Capita $60.00/month
Pension Fund - Per Capita $57.00/month
Basic Dues - $1.50/month
“BA” Members -- $20.00 Per Capita a month plus
working assessment
You can pay either:
One quarter (3 months) $118.50
Two quarters (6 months) $237.00
Three quarters (9 months) $355.50
Four quarters (12 months) $474.00
According to the IBEW Local 43 By-Laws dues are
to be paid quarterly in advance:
First Quarter due January
Second Quarter due April
Third Quarter due July
Fourth Quarter due October
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Listed below are
some jobs our members have recently worked on:
Due to our organizing efforts, some
of Local 43's Successes in the construction
field |
Dollar General Sylvan Beach $,250,000 |
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Taco Bell, Utica NY
$400,000 |
Steet Ponte Car Dealership
$1,500,000 |
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O’Reilly Auto Parts, Fulton
$800,000 |
New Hartford Urgent Care
$750,000 |
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Utica Zoo
$3,100,000 |
Steet Ponte Auto Group
$3,800,000 |
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Dunkin Donuts
$400,000 |
Please
visit these businesses in support of Local
43 and Union labor |
Planet Fitness -
New Hartford |
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CoreLife Eatery
- Fairmount Fair |
Helping Hounds - Syracuse |
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Rescue Mission - Camillus |
Wendy's Utica |
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4 Seasons Car Wash - Liverpool |
Blink Fitness - Western Lights |
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Starbucks - Consumer Sq. New Hartford |
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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. •You can always
visit us in-person at the union office and pay
with cash or a check, 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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VACATION CLUB SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Direct Deposit
With direct deposit you can put money in your Vacation Club account every time you get paid—automatically!
In Person or via the web
Visit your local AmeriCU Financial Center or open an Account online at www.americu.org
Or Call us
Questions? Contact your Member Partner Advisor, Gail Rizzo-Spika at 800-388-2000 ext. 6241
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TAX FORMS
Retiree 1099-R Form
1099-R form reporting your gross distribution from the IBEW Local 43 & Electrical Contractors Pension
Fund will be mailed by January 31, 2020.
Active Member 1095-B Form
Visit your local AmeriCU Financial Center or open an Account online atForm 1095-B form reporting information about the individuals in your tax family (yourself, spouse, and
dependents) who had certain health coverage (referred to as “minimum essential coverage”) for some
or all months during the year 2019 will be mailed by January 31, 2020.
Wellness Benefits See Peers Assisting Peers above
Individualized Total Wellness Support
Personal challenges are typically not isolated to one
issue. As one example, individuals seeking
counseling for depression may also be struggling
with budgeting or weight loss. eni’s NexGen EAP
offers unlimited use of an expansive wellness
program that synergistically connects with all
traditional aspects of the EAP to provide a total
wellbeing offering.
Wellness Coaching
– Employees have access to calls
with a Certified Health Coach to create individual
action plans to guide them toward reaching their
goals.
Wellness Referrals
- Employees may request
referrals to locate facilities, programs and
specialists. Referrals may include local nutritionists,
gyms, yoga, studios, spinning and/or Zumba classes,
Weight Watchers groups, and more.
Fitness and Lifestyle Research
- ENI will perform
research on behalf of the employee to locate fitness
and lifestyle topics, reviews and recommendations.
Employees may request assistance with locating
information on diets, procedures, supplements,
ergonomics, focus, fitness hacks, and workout
ideas.
Nutrition Tips and Tools
– To save employees time and energy, eni will research recipes, online tools, and
subscriptions that relate to the individual’s needs and goals. eni will locate online tools that may benefit the
employee and improve exercise techniques, time management, financial wellness, and physical performance.
Employees may request tips and information on identifying and eliminating poor habits, improving air quality,
creating a workout schedule, or developing meal plans with dietary restrictions.
Financial Wellbeing Resources
– Financial wellness is attainable, but many individuals may need guidance to
understand and manage their finances. Specialists are available 24/7 to locate tools and resources, such as apps,
classes, subscriptions, videos, and community services to assist individuals with building financial strength.
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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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