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NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2020
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday December 8, 2020
Call Union Office for Reservation (see info below)  

 
 
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Brothers and Sisters,

Due to the Coronavirus/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 50 members maximum (Please call the union office to sign up for attendance).
  • Temperature Screening before entering.
  • Facial Coverings will be required throughout the meeting.
  • Members must maintain 6’ Social Distance before, during and after 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.
    1. Have you traveled outside of New York State? If so, to one of the present Quarantine States?
    2. Have you had contact with anyone that you know has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
    3. Have you had a positive COVID-19 test for active virus in the past 10 days?
    4. 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!

Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager

The CNY Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO are reviving the Syracuse Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month. New meeting location is 450 W. Kirkpatrick St. 2nd floor. Syracuse, N.Y. 13204

Open to ALL union members. For more information contact King Davis @ 315-415-9954 or kdavis14@twcny.rr.com

MEMBER MEETINGS
All Members

6:00PM at the ETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Rd.
Clay NY 13041


Tuesday - December 8th, 2020
Note: This is the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Creteria below)


Tuesday - January 5th, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Creteria below)





Retirees Club
is BACK... VIRTUALLY!


Next Zoom meeting is November 18, 2020 @ 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!

K

Quarterly Dues Payment
Increase Effective January 1, 2020

The delegates to the 39th IBEW International Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri during the week of September 19 through 23, 2016 approved several amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2020, there will be an increase of one dollar ($1.00) per month or three dollars ($3.00) per quarter for the IBEW Per Capita payment, which applies to “A” and “BA” members. The following rates will apply to the International Office and Local 43 portions of all dues payments for January 2020 through December 2020:

"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


In accordance with Article IX of the IBEW Constitution, $60.00 per quarter from each “A” member and $20.00 per month for each “BA” member will be deposited in the IBEW General Fund, and the additional amount paid by “A” members ($57.00 per quarter) will be deposited into the IBEW Pension Benefit Fund.

REMINDER -  A $30.00 Reinstatement Fee will be added if your dues are not paid before the end of each quarter.

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
Bellasario Solar Array $5,000,000    Carbone Auto Group -  $500,000 
Big Lots - Pulaski $250,000   All Seasons Outfitters - New Hartford  $100,000 
Advance Auto parts - New Hartford $150,000    Apartment Remodel - Warren St $7 - 8,000,000 
Amazon Distribution Center - Liverpool  $350,000,000    Well Now Medical—Camillus TBD 

 Please visit these businesses in support of Local 43 and Union labor
The Preserve - Syracuse Strong Hearts Café - Syracuse
Price Chopper - New Hartford GPO Credit Union - New Hartford
Spectrum Store - Rome Red Sun Fire Roasting Co. - Oswego
Lake House Casino - Sylvan Beach 4 Seasons Car Wash
CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO    

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!


LOCAL 43 NEWS

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

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.

IBEW Local 43
General Membership Meeting Criteria
ALL MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Brothers & Sisters,

Due to the Coronavirus/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 50 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.
    1. Have you traveled outside of New York State? If so, to one of the present Quarantine States?
    2. Have you had contact with anyone that you know has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
    3. Have you had a positive COVID-19 test for active virus in the past 10 days?
    4. 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!




Local 43 notes the passing of members, with gratitude for their service to the IBEW.

Charles McKusick, III passed away on September 4, 2020 at age 85. Brother McKusick was initiated into Local 181 in 1958. He was an IBEW member for 62 years.


Bruce Churchill, passed away on September 22, 2020, at age 85. Brother Churchill was initiated into Local 43 in 1966. He was an IBEW member for 54 years.


Gary Fields, passed away on October 26, 2020, at age 79. Brother Fields was initiated into Local 586 in 1968. He was an IBEW member for 52 years.


Robert Schenkenberger, passed away on October 26, 2020 at age 87. Brother Schenkenberger was initiated into Local 43 in 1956. He was an IBEW member for 64 years.



NEWS FROM THE FUNDS OFFICE

OPEN ENROLLMENT TIME!

2020 Open Enrollment: November 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020


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.

The following members must enroll annually:

  • Single Coverage WITH Dependents
  • Opt-Out-Of Coverage

An Open Enrollment Packet was mailed to you the week of October 19th Open Enrollment forms are posted to the www. IBEW43.org website

2021 Active Member Health Benefit Premium Rates: Benefit premium cost are not deducted from your weekly paycheck

  • Single: $560.00
  • Family: $1,195.00
  • Opt-Out: $100.00

All coverage options include:

  • Short-term Disability for Occupational and Non-Occupational Sickness or Injury
  • Life Insurance ($50,00 Death Benefit)
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (up to $50,00)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan Coverage:

The IBEW Local No. 43 & Electrical Contractors Welfare Fund is excited to let you know that we have selected a new insurance carrier--Humana to offer you and your Medicare-eligible family members a Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan. The Humana Medicare Employer preferred provider organization (PPO) plan covers medical and prescription drugs costs. The change in carriers from Aetna to Humana will result in premium savings for you and your family in 2021.

What to expect next:

You will receive your Humana Information packet in the mail the week of November 9, 2020. You will receive your Humana ID Card the first week of December 2020.

Virtual Informational Meeting Dates and Times:

(Instructions on how to join the meetings have been mailed to you)
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 10: 00 AM
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM


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


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.

 
CONTACT INFORMATION

Union Office 315-422-0435 - Al Marzullo, Business Manager - Kevin Crawford, President - Job Referral - Dues - Membership Development


Funds Office 315-474-5729 - Sheila Fitzmaurice, Fund Administrator - Pension - Health Insurance - Benefits


ETA Training Center 315-546-0221 - Jon Leubner, Training Director - Apprentice Program - Training and Safety Classeshttps://app.constantcontact.com/pages/dashboard/home/#/covid-19


                
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