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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
To keep our membership safe and informed of the latest news affecting IBEW Local 43, we will be following the
safety precautions listed below for all future General Membership Meetings until further notice as a result of the
Governor’s 5/19/21 announcement that NYS will adopt the new CDC guidance on mask use and social distancing
for fully vaccinated individuals. (Please call the union office to sign up for attendance).
VACCINATED MEMBERS
For Union Meetings, fully vaccinated members do not need to wear a mask or maintain social distance IF:
- They can provide proof of full vaccination status
- Proof can be presented via vaccination card, a picture of vaccination card from your cell phone, or the State’s
Excelsior’s Pass app
- There has been two weeks since their final shot or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
NON-VACCINATED MEMBERS
- 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
- Have you traveled outside of New York State?
- 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 systems within the last 10 days?
- Fever (above 100.4)
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat, congestion
- Diarrhea
NOTE: Union Meeting seating will be as listed above to keep everyone safe and to allow
for more members to attend.
We look forward to safely seeing you!
Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager
New Syracuse Billboard
See it here: Route 81 North at the Destiny Mall Exit
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 - July 6th, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Criteria below)
Tuesday - August 3rd, 2021
General Agenda
Call Union Office for Reservation (see Pandemic General Meeting Criteria below)
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The Retirees Club is BACK LIVE and in-person!
Next meeting: JUNE 16th @ 10a.m. - UNION HALL
If you woudl like to participate in this meeting. You must be able to show proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and there must be two weeks since it was administered.
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—Oswego
$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 $175,000 |
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Wendy's Remodel —Oneida $15,000 |
| Legacy Sports Park - Liverpool $100,000 |
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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 |
Wendy's - Oneida |
| The Gang Box—Syracuse |
Fitness Mill - Utica |
| 7-Eleven Gas/MiniMart—Oswego |
Hampton Inn - Verona |
| Franca's Wine Bar - Rome |
Legacy Sports Park - Liverpool |
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CNYETA TRAINING CENTER INFO
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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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IBEW Local 43
General Membership Meeting Criteria
ALL MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
To keep our membership safe and informed of the latest news affecting IBEW Local 43, we will be following the
safety precautions listed below for all future General Membership Meetings until further notice as a result of the
Governor’s 5/19/21 announcement that NYS will adopt the new CDC guidance on mask use and social distancing
for fully vaccinated individuals. (Please call the union office to sign up for attendance).
VACCINATED MEMBERS
For Union Meetings, fully vaccinated members do not need to wear a mask or maintain social distance IF:
- They can provide proof of full vaccination status
- Proof can be presented via vaccination card, a picture of vaccination card from your cell phone, or the State’s
Excelsior’s Pass app
- There has been two weeks since their final shot or received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
NON-VACCINATED MEMBERS
- 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
- Have you traveled outside of New York State?
- 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 systems within the last 10 days?
- Fever (above 100.4)
- Cough
- Difficulty Breathing
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat, congestion
- Diarrhea
NOTE: Union Meeting seating will be as listed above to keep everyone safe and to allow
for more members to attend.
We look forward to safely seeing you!
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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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