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NEWSLETTER APRIL 2024

Next Union Meeting
Tuesday May 7th, 2024
 
 
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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.

STOP IN AND SEE THE REFERRAL OFFICE UPGRADES!

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!


MEMBER MEETINGS
All Members
Monthly meetings are: (unless otherwise listed)
6:00PM at the ETA Training Center
4566 Waterhouse Rd.
Clay NY 13041

Tuesday - May 7th, 2024
General Agenda

Tuesday - June 4th 2024
General Agenda

The Retirees Club

Next Meeting: April 17th, 2024  @ 10AM - Union Hall


Our Retirees’ Meetings are a great way to stay in touch! All retirees, wives and retirees’ widows are welcome. Please join us!
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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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2024 Quarterly Dues Payment Effective January 1, 2024

The following rates will apply for dues payments covering January 2024 through December 2024.

Effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024 the quarterly dues remain the same at $130.50 per quarter. Effective July 1, 2024, there will be a per capita increase of $1.00/month or $3.00/quarter for all members.

JANUARY 2024 to 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 Capita each month plus working assessment

JULY 2024 to DECEMBER 2024

"A" Members - $133.50 per quarter
Breakdown
Per Capita: $69.00/month
Pension Fund: $63.00/month
Basic Dues: $1.50/month

“BA” Members -- $23.00 Per Capita each month plus working assessment

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

  • 1st Quarter owed January
  • 2nd Quarter owed April
  • 3rd Quarter owed July
  • 4th Quarter owed October


You can pay your dues for the year in full or in any combination of quarters as listed below:

  • 1 Quarter   - (03 months) - $130.50
  • 2 Quarters - (06 months) - $261.00
  • 3 Quarters - (09 months) - $394.50
  • 4 Quarters - (12 months) - $528.00


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. Please remember to patronize our customers.
Dunkin Donuts, South Salina St. — $80,000 Wacko Gingo, Oswego — $25,000
H&M Dept. Store, Destiny USA— $30,000   Burlington Coat Factory, New Hartford — $50,000
Jreck Subs, Old Liverpool Rd. — $30,000   Sierra Trading Post, New Hartford— $75,000
Dollar General Marketplace, Syracuse. — $75,000     

CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO    

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.

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.


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

Kenneth D. Youngs passed away on March 15, 2024 at age 86. Brother Youngs was initiated into Local 43 in 1995. He was an IBEW member for 29 years.


Robert W. Prince passed away on November 8, 2023 at age 62. Brother Prince was initiated into Local 43 in 2017. He was an IBEW member for 7 years.



IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE FUNDS OFFICE   

You’re invited to register for a meeting with an Empower representative in April!

The IBEW Local 43 & Electrical Contractors Annuity Fund invites you to schedule a complimentary retirement planning meeting with an Empower representative to learn how to make educated retirement decisions and get answers to your questions. One-on-one meetings will be scheduled in 30-minute increments on April 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2024 and spouses are welcome to join. To view the schedule and register for a meeting, visitwww.ibew43.org or call Empower at 833-569-2433. Advance registration is required.

Delta Dental – Effective 4/1/2024

The IBEW Local No. 43 & Electrical Contractors Welfare Fund Trustees are excited to let you know that we have selected a new dental benefit through Delta Dental, effective April 1st, 2024. This benefit is available to all members currently enrolled in the UMR or Humana IBEW health plans. Delta Dental offers a comprehensive dental benefit that provides coverage for services such as exams, cleanings, fillings, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontia, and much more. As a result, the limited dental care coverage previously provided through UMR will end on 4/1/2024. You do not need a Delta Dental ID card when you visit the dentist. Just provide your demographic information to an in-network provider and they will handle the rest for you. Complete benefit details including your expected cost-sharing were mailed to participants. You may now register your account on the Delta Dental Members homepage. By registering online at Delta Dental, you will be able to check your plan benefit details & eligibility, browse claim history, get a cost estimate & more. If you have any questions, please contact the Fund Office at 315-474-5729.

 www.deltadental.com

EyeMed (Vision) – Effective 4/1/2024

The IBEW Local No. 43 & Electrical Contractors Welfare Fund Trustees are excited to let you know that we have selected a new vision benefit through EyeMed, effective April 1st, 2024. This benefit is available to all members currently enrolled in the UMR or Humana IBEW health plans. EyeMed offers a comprehensive vision benefit that provides coverage for services such as eye exams, frames, contact lenses, and safety eyewear, along with several different lens options. You do not need an EyeMed ID card when you visit your vision provider. Just provide your demographic information to an in-network provider and they will handle the rest for you. Complete benefit details including your expected cost-sharing were mailed to participants. You may now register your account on the EyeMed Members homepage. By registering online at EyeMed, you will be able to check your plan benefit details & eligibility, browse claim history, get a cost estimate & more. If you have any questions, please contact the Fund Office at 315-474-5729.

www.eyemed.com

Kelly’s Choice (Nutrition & Wellness App) – Effective 4/1/2024

The IBEW Local No. 43 & Electrical Contractors Welfare Fund Trustees are excited to let you know that we have selected a wellness program available to all members, spouses, and dependents, through Kelly’s Choice, effective April 1st, 2024. Kelly’s Choice provides tools to help you live a healthy lifestyle, including 24/7 access to a Registered Dietician via a live chat, recipes & meal plans, a food journal, nutrition education, exercise videos, and more.

The comprehensive nutrition tools provided by Kelly’s Choice are available to you through a HIPAA compliant platform named “Healthie”. Healthie is available by logging onto www.gethealthie.com or by downloading and installing Healthie’s mobile app. The mobile app is available on the iOS App Store for Apple devices and the Google Play store for Android devices. For those with an e-mail address on file, Kelly’s Choice sent out a welcome e-mail with instructions to register for these services, on 4/1/2024. If you did not receive a registration e-mail, please contact the Fund Office to update your e-mail address at 315-474-5729. www.kellyschoice.org

Nutritional Counseling – Effective 4/1/2024 - UMR Enrollees

The IBEW Local 43 Welfare Fund Trustees have agreed to add to the UMR health plan, effective 4/1/24, Nutritional Counseling b y a Registered Dietician or other qualified provider. Nutritional Counseling may be covered for diagnoses other than diabetes, su bject to deductible & copayment. Additional information will be mailed to UMR enrollees in the coming months.

Adult Immunizations – Effective 5/1/2024 – UMR Participants

The IBEW Local 43 Welfare Fund Trustees have agreed to allow adult vaccinations as per the ACA preventive services guidelines, subject to deductible & copayment. Additional information will be mailed to UMR enrollees in the coming months.

 


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 - Alan Marzullo, Business Manager - Pat Harrington, President - Job Referral - Dues - Membership Development


Funds Office 315-474-5729 - Sheila Fitzmaurice, Plan Manager - Kevin Koval Asst. Plan Manager -  Pension - Health Insurance - Benefits


Training Center 315-546-0221 - Raymond Tucker, Training Director - Tom Reap Asst. Training Director - Apprentice Program - Training and Safety Classes


                
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