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NEWSLETTER APRIL 2021
Next Union Meeting
Tuesday May 4th, 2021
Call Union Office for Reservation (see info below)
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New Syracuse Billboard
See it here: Route 81 North at the Destiny Mall Exit
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Sisters and Brothers,
In a continued effort to keep you informed, I wanted you to be aware that all private
sector Employers in New York will now be required to allow their employees up to four
(4) hours of paid time off to receive the COVID-19 injection under a bill signed into
law Friday. The law takes effect immediately. The law expires December 31, 2022
unless renewed.
The law allows workers to take up to four hours of time away from work per injection,
and that time is not allowed to be taken from an employee’s earned time off, like
vacation or sick time.
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has notified all signatory
contractors of their obligations under this new law. We will continue to work with our
contractors regarding this responsibility.
Please click the following link for additional information regarding the COVID
Vaccine Leave signed into law.
https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/A3354B
In Solidarity,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager
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 - May 4th, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Criteria below)
Tuesday - Jun 1st, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Criteria below)
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The VIRTUAL Retirees Club
Next Zoom meeting is April 21st, 2021 @ 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!
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Quarterly Dues Payment
Increase Effective
January 1,
2021
The Delegates to the 39th IBEW International Convention made no amendments to Article
IX of the IBEW Constitution. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2021, there will be NO per
capita increase for 2021. The following rates will apply for dues payments covering January
2021 thru December 2021:
"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
You can pay either:
1 quarter (3 months) $118.50
2 quarters (6 months) $237.00
3 quarters (9 months) $355.50
Full Year (12 months) $474.00
According to the IBEW Local 43 By-Laws dues are to be paid quarterly in advance:
- 1st Quarter owed January 2021
- 2nd Quarter owed April 2021
- 3rd Quarter owed July 2021
- 4th Quarter owed October 2021
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 |
| Verplank Road Solar—Clay $7.000,000 |
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Hampton Inn—Verona $5,000,000 |
| 7-Eleven Gas/MiniMart—Rome
$500,000 |
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Amazon Distribution Center—Dewitt
$60,000 |
| Franca's Wine Bar—Rome $100,000 |
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Ollies—Rome
$250,000 |
| Cooperstown SPCA $250,000 |
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Oswego Credit Union—Oswego $4,000,000 |
| T-Mobile East Syracuse $75,000 |
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Fitness Mill—Utica $10,000,000 |
| Please
visit these businesses in support of Local
43 and Union labor |
| East Side nutrition—Oswego |
T-Mobile - East Syracuse |
| The Gang Box—Syracuse |
Fitness Mill - Utica |
| 7-Eleven Gas/MiniMart—Oswego |
Hampton Inn - Verona |
| Franca's Wine Bar - Rome |
O'Reilly Auto Parts - Ilion |
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CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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Continuing Education Courses for Blue Print Reading are now open for
enrollment!
Please call the Training Center for more information at 315-546-0221, or make
your registration on the website by selecting the appropriate class in the
“SHOP” tab at the top of the screen.
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!
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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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James F. Roberts passed away on March 1, 2021 at age 78. Brother Roberts was initiated
into Local 181 in 1967. He was an IBEW member for 54 years.
Kent M. Snyder passed away on March 7, 2021 at age 80. Brother Snyder was initiated into
Local 300 in 1967. He was an IBEW member for 54 years.
Earl R. McCarthy passed away on March 18, 2021 at age 82. Brother McCarthy was
initiated into Local 181 in 1958. He was an IBEW member for 63 years.
Earl J. Tinker, Jr. passed away on March 31, 2021 at age 89. Brother Tinker was initiated
into Local 43 in 1952. He was an IBEW member for 69 years.
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IBEW Local 43
General Membership Meeting Criteria
ALL MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Brothers & Sisters,
Due to the Corona-virus/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 100 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.
- Have you traveled outside of New York State? If so, to one of the present Quarantine States?
- Have you had contact with anyone that you know has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
- Have you had a positive COVID-19 test for active virus in the past 10 days?
- 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!
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Be More Engaged in Your Healthcare, Tips for Patients
Here are some tips to use before, during, and after your medical appointment to make sure you get the best
possible care
One way you can make sure you get good quality healthcare is to be an active member of your healthcare team.
Patients who talk with their doctors tend to be happier with their care and have better medical results.
- Before Your Appointment
- Bring all the medicines you take to your appointment. This includes:
- Prescription medicines
- Non-prescription medicines, such as aspirin or antacids
- Vitamins
- Dietary or Herbal Supplements
- Write down the questions you have for the visit
- Know your current medical conditions, past surgeries, and illnesses
- During Your Appointment
- Explain your symptoms, health history, and any problems with medicines you have taken in the past
- Ask questions to make sure you understand what your doctor is telling you
- Let your doctor know if you are worried about being able to follow his or her instructions
- If your doctor recommends a treatment, ask about options
- If you need a test, ask:
- How the test is done?
- How it will feel?
- What you need to do to get ready for it?
- How will you get the results?
- Find out what to do next. Ask for:
- Written instructions
- Brochures
- Videos
- Websites
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With direct deposit you can put money in your Vacation Club account every time you get paid—automatically!
Visit your local AmeriCU Financial Center or open an Account online at www.americu.org
Questions? Contact your Member Partner Advisor, Gail Rizzo-Spika at 800-388-2000 ext. 6241
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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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