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Seasons Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

During the course of the year, we are all busy trying to balance all aspects of our lives, from work to family to friends to health. So, it is during the holiday season I like to slow down for a second and reflect.

As 2025 draws to a close, I would like to personally thank the members and staff of IBEW Local 43 for all the outstanding work you do throughout the year to make our local union great! Whether it’s the work you do on a job site or out in our community, each and every one of you works tirelessly to make sure that our contractors and customers receive the very best.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Fraternally,

Alan Marzullo
Business Manager




MICRON UPDATE

Brothers and Sisters, ...

On November 7, 2025, the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA) approved the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Micron’s proposed four-fab semiconductor manufacturing campus in Clay, New York. This marks a crucial step forward for one of the largest private investments in our region’s history.

Updated Project Timeline
Within Appendix B-5 of the FEIS, Micron outlined revised construction and operational schedules for the first two fabs:


  • Fab 1 – Construction begins Q2 2028; operations start Q3 2030
  • Fab 2 – Construction begins Q4 2030; operations start Q4 2033
  • Fab 3 & Fab 4 – Extended through 2041, with full site ramp by 2045

These adjustments reflect the need to coordinate with major utility and infrastructure projects such as expanded power and water systems ensuring the site is fully prepared for long-term success.

Why the Change?
Several strategic factors are driving this revised timeline:

  1. Idaho-First Strategy – Micron is prioritizing its Boise site to leverage existing R&D and infrastructure for next-generation memory technologies critical to AI and data centers.
  2. Infrastructure Readiness – The Clay campus requires significant upgrades to regional utilities, which are multi-year undertakings.
  3. Capital and Market Alignment – Sequencing construction allows Micron to meet CHIPS Act milestones and respond to surging global demand for DRAM and HBM memory.

What This Means for Us
While the timeline has shifted, the commitment to Central New York remains strong. This project is delayed and not diminished. Micron’s investment will still transform our region, creating thousands of union jobs and driving economic growth for decades to come. The revised schedule reflects a realistic approach to ensure success and sustainability.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and keep you informed every step of the way. Our focus remains on preparing our membership for the opportunities ahead.

Fraternally,

Alan Marzullo
Business Manager

























IBEW Local 43 Quarterly Dues – covering July 2025 through December 2025 (3rd & 4th Qtr. 2025)

The Delegates to the 40th IBEW International Convention approved amendments to Article IX of the IBEW Constitution.

Accordingly, effective July 1, 2025, 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 July 2025 thru December 2025.

"A" Members -- $142.50 per quarter

Breakdown
Per-Capita $72.00/month
Pension Fund $69.00/month
Basic Dues $ 1.50/month
"BA" Members -- $24.00 Per Capita each month plus working assessment/service fees

According to the IBEW Local 43 By-Laws dues are to be paid quarterly in advance –

3rd Quarter owed July ----- 4th Quarter owed October







FUND OFFICE NEWS


IBEW Local 43 Fund Office Website

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 43 and Electrical Contractors Board of Trustees are proud to introduce the new Fund Office website. The website is a centralized, self-service solution where you will be able to find the information related to the benefits provided by the Annuity, Pension, and Welfare Funds. The goal of the website is to make it easier to reach, easier to navigate, and easier to find what applies to you.

To access the website, please visit:
https://www.ibewlocal43fund.org

On the new website, you can contact the Fund Office directly via a contact form, find contact information for business partners such as UMR, Kelly’s Choice, Progyny, Bree Health EAP, Empower, Pinnacle Investments and others. The website features secure upload functionality which will allow you to share with the Fund Office documents, files, pictures, open enrollment materials and more without having to send the document via e-mail or the postal service. To provide a document to the Fund Office securely via the website, please navigate to the Secure Upload section and fill in the required information.

Additionally, the website has links and QR codes to mobile applications from our business partners for apps such as the UMR Consumer Accounts app (HRA), EyeMed, Delta Dental, Bree Health EAP and more.

The Fund Office website is aligned with your IBEW 43 Member Benefit Portal and provides a quick way to login to access your Benefit Portal to see your benefit contributions, HRA balances, view your Plan beneficiaries, run a Pension estimate, obtain forms, etc.

The Member Benefit Portal has been redesigned in a clean layout with three major sections: Pension, Annuity and Welfare. There are self-service forms available on the Member Benefit Portal. If you’d like to see what forms and information are available prior to logging in, please visit the Fund Office website and click on forms. Due to security, you must login to the Member Benefit Portal to retrieve the forms and Summary Plan Descriptions. To view the Summary Plan Descriptions, forms, and information related to the Delta Dental Plan, EyeMed, etc. please login to your Member Benefit Portal and navigate to Participant Resources.

If you have previously registered for the IBEW 43 Member Benefit Portal, you can login to the portal via the Fund Office website in the same way that you have been accustomed to. If you have not yet registered, we will be mailing out your Benefit Fund ID that is required for registration to the Member Benefit Portal. If you would like your Benefit Fund ID prior to the mailing, please call the Fund Office at 315-474-5729 for further assistance.

Sending warm holiday wishes to you and your families.

Sincerely,
The IBEW Local 43 Fund Office Team







TRAINING CENTER NEWS


ENROLL TODAY


  • IBEW LU 43 Journeyman:
    A Rigging Course is available at the Training Center.  The Rigging Course will be a hybrid course, partially in the classroom and online individual instruction on our worldwide Computer Mediated Learning System (CML). Call/Email or Visit the Training Center – 315-546-0221-- Email the CNYETA


  • IBEW LU 43 Journeyman:
    A NFPA 70E Course is available at the Training Center. This course will cover topics such as various electrical hazards, the injuries they can cause, and safe electrical work practices and maintenance requirements like Lock-Out/Tag-Out. Call/Email or Visit the Training Center – 315-546-0221 Email the CNYETA

  • IBEW LU 43 Journeyman:
    An Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (EVCS) Course is available at the Training Center. The course will cover topics such as electric vehicles, advanced Code Calculations, site assessments, and troubleshooting. The EVCS Course will be a hybrid course, partially in the classroom and online individual instruction on our worldwide Computer Mediated Learning System (CML). Call/Email or Visit the Training Center – 315-546-0221 - Email the CNYETA

To sign up: Please call 315-546-0221 or email: office@cnyeta.org or visit the Training Center in person.



MEMBER MEETINGS

All Members

Monthly meetings are: 6:00 PM
(unless otherwise listed)
CNYETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Road
Clay, NY 13041

TUESDAY-
January 6th, 2026 @ 6PM
General Adgenda


TUESDAY-
February 3rd, 2026 @ 6PM
General Agenda

Retirees Club

Next meeting:
December 17th, 2025 @ 11:30AM - At Wildcat Sports Pub Hinsdale Plaze, Camillum (past home depot) Holiday Party to Follow!  

The Retirees Club Annual Holiday Party
Date: December 17, 2025
Where: Wildcat Sports Pub in Camillus
Please go diretly to the resturant for the monthly neeting Party to follow.

I NEED A HEAD COUNT so please contact Ray Vivelmore at 315-382-9081

Our Retiree' s Meetings are a great way to stay in touch! All retirees, wives and retiree' widows welcome.

Please join us!




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.
  • IKEA, Destiny Mal -- $150,000
  • Starbucks, Tipp Hil -- $25,000
  • Splash Car Wash, Fayetteville -- $100,000
  • Thrive Dispensory, Syracuse -- $30,000
  • Community Bank, Liverpool  -- $135,000
  • 1st Source Credit Union, Herkimer -- $100,000
  • Seneca Savings, Liverpool  -- $135,000
  • FW Webb, Canastota-- $250,000
  • Solvay Bank, James Stree -- $135,000
  • Shake Shack, Dewitt -- $25,000
  • Tully’s Tenders, Clay-- $45,000


Union Office Important Info







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.



KNOW THE NYS STATE SAFE
AND SICK LEAVE LAW

Be aware that all private sector workers in NYS are now covered under the state's new sick and safe leave law, regardless of industry, occupation, part-time status, overtime exempt status, and seasonal status.

The law requires employers with five or more employees to provide employees with paid sick leave and safe leave.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has notified all signatory contractor's of their obligation under this law. We will continue to work with our contractor's regarding this responsibility.

KEY DATES

  • September 30, 2020: Covered employees in NYS will start to accrue leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
  • January 1, 2021: Employees may start using accrued leave.

AMOUNT OF LEAVE

  • Employees will receive an amount of sick leave depending on the size of their employer.

# OF EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYER SICK LEAVE REQUIREMENTS

0-4 --- If net income is $1 Million or less in the previous tax year, the employer is required to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.
0-4 --- If new income is $1 Million or less in the previous tax year, the employer is required to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.
5-99 --- Up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year. 100+ --- Up to 56 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.

Please check out the New York State website for more detailed information. Click Here.


2025 Quarterly Dues Payment Effective January 1, 2025

The following rates will apply for dues payments covering January 2025 through December 2025.

Effective January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 the quarterly dues are $139.50 per quarter. Effective July 1, 2025, there will be a per capita increase of $1.00/month or $3.00/quarter for all members.


*** Payments are owed the first month of each quarter ***

  • 1st Quarter   - (03 months owed January 1st 2025) - $139.50        (paying Jan/Feb/Mar)
  • 2nd Quarter - (03 months owed April 1st, 2025) - $139.50            (paying Apr/May/Jun)
  • 3rd Quarter -  (03 months owed July 1st, 2025) - $142.50             (paying Jul/Aug/Sep)
  • 4th Quarter -  (03 months owed October 1st, 2025) - $142.50      (paying Oct/Nov/Dec)


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


 PAYMENT OPTIONS
  • Mail a Personal Check or Money Order; we will then mail your yellow Dues Receipt to your home address
  • Have your bank auto-pay from your account with a Bank Check; we will then mail your yellow Dues Receipt to your home address
  • Pay online via Credit/Debit Card through our website Referral Portal; we will then mail your yellow Dues Receipt to your home address*
  • Stop into the Union Office during normal business hours and pay via Cash, Check, Money Order or Credit/Debit Card

* NOTE: An Electronic Convenience Fee (ECF of approximately 3%) is added to all credit/debit card dues transactions, the exact amount of the ECF will be displayed before you agree to pay.



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.”



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!





REMINDER TO 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.













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



Fund Office Important Info




You Can Now Repay Your UMR - HRA Online


The UMR HRA account now allows you to repay your unsubstantiated HRA transactions online. Please note, this functionality is not yet available via the UMR Consumer Accounts smart phone application. To repay your HRA online, click this link for easy instructions.




FINANCIAL RESOURCES & SUPPORT

Everyone has financial questions or issues from time to time, and the Bree EAP Benefit, provided to you by your employer, provides financial consultations and resources at no cost to you.

  • Consult with a Financial Professional to discuss issues such as: Credit debt management, bankruptcy, debt consolidation, student loans, tax questions, investments, retirement planning, loans, and much more.
  • Access one free 90-minute consultations per issue, each year
  • Receive guidance, have questions answered, get assistance with creditors, receive a customized action plan with next steps, and more
  • Completely CONFIDENTIAL

Available to you and your eligible family members!

1.800.327.2255 | Log-on at login.breehealth.com | Mobile App: BreeHealth @ The APP and PLAY stores

Our Membership ID is: 93793410 Our Group ID is: 8413











CNYETA Important Info




CPR and First Aid Training

Journeymen, Construction Electricians, and Construction Wiremen who need CPR and First Aid training may contact the training center to sign up for the next class. --- 315-546-0221 or by email at: office@cnyeta.org


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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MAKE CONTACT

Union Office 315 422-0435 - Alan Marzullo, Business Manager - Pat Harrington, President. Contact for: Job Referral - Dues - Membership Development, etc.


FUNDs Office 315 474-5729 - Kevin Koval, Plan Manager. Contact for: Pension - Health Insurance - Benefits - OPT-OUT, etc.


Training Center 315 546-0221 - Raymond Tucker, Training Director - Tom Reap, Asst. Training Director. Contact for: Apprenticeship Program - Training Courses and Safety Classes, etc.


Referral Office 315 478-0247 - Jeff Cassano, Referral Manager. Contact for: Jobs Related Information, Job Bidding, Re-signs, etc.




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