A Political Action Task Force for Illinois` Primary

Winter, 2010
Vol. 19, No. 1
•• Business Manager’s Letter
P O L I T I C A L AC T I O N TA S K F O R C E
•• By James T. Sullivan Illinois’ primary election is Local 130 Plumbers Help “Get Out the Vote”
Plumbers Local 130, UA identifies government leaders whose beliefs and voting records show support
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over, but I can’t let it pass
without recognizing the
for organized labor and working Americans, in hopes that its members will remember the candidates
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hundreds of members who
on the side of labor when they vote and keep them in office. On the final two Saturdays in January, days
helped
Plumbers
Local
130
before the February 2nd primary election, Local 130 members put even more muscle behind their sup••
get out the vote for our
port by taking their case to other Chicagoans who vote. More than 200 Local 130 plumbers volunteered
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favored candidates. On
both days to distribute campaign literature to voters in targeted Chicago neighborhoods. The Local 130
two Saturdays in late
Political Action Task Force joined volunteers from other trades in a larger canvassing effort coordi••
January before the polls
nated in part by Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan’s office.
opened, we organized vol••
unteers to go into the com“I don’t believe any Local union gave more support than Local 130. For this I am especially proud,”
•• munity and distribute literature
about candidates who
said Local 130 Business Manager James T. Sullivan (see Business Manager’s Letter, at left, for more
support issues critical to working Americans and their
•• families. On both days, Local 130 brought out more about the program).
Volunteers assembled at the union hall each morning before hitting the streets. Here they not only
200 members to join a Political Action Task Force
•• than
picked up their instructions for the day and a cup of coffee but also met and shook hands with the canthat combined volunteers from several trades. I don’t
•• believe any Local union gave more support than Local didates they pledged to help. Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias personally thanked several
For this I am especially proud. I want to thank
Local 130 members for their efforts to help him become the Democrat’s nominee to fill the U.S. Senate
•• 130.
every volunteer, here in this column and in this issue of
seat vacated last year by Barack Obama. He was joined by Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes, who hoped
the
Plumber’s
Quarterly
(see
names
of
volunteers
on
to become the Democrat’s choice for the next Illinois Governor. Many other leaders seeking new office,
•• page 5).
published here, also showed up at the union hall to greet volunteers. Their pic•• I also want to thank the candidates who visited our asturesseenas inwelltheasphotos
the names of volunteers from Local 130 are published here and on pages 4 and 5 to say
thank you to all who helped make both Saturday outings successful!
hall on both days, Jan. 23rd and 30th, to greet vol•• union
unteers and express their appreciation. They included
•• Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias, who will run for
Senator in November; Illinois Comptroller Dan
•• U.S.
Hynes, who narrowly missed becoming the Democratic
for Illinois Governor; Terrence O’Brien, who
•• candidate
competed for the job of Cook County Board President;
•• and a number of other candidates. I’m sorry that not all
favored candidates won. Now, however, we must
•• our
turn our attention to the November 2010 election. One
that makes this election especially important is
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that it will occur during a census year. Population shifts
•• may require the redrawing of district lines and cause
significant changes in political representation.
•• Obviously,
Democrats will want to hang on to the power
gained
in
the
last presidential election, since the politi•• cal party in power
has the upper hand in how boundary
•• lines are drawn. Every
10 years, at least a few districts
change, sometimes shifting their representation from a
•• Democratic to a Republican legislator.
•• Our purpose here not only is to support one party over
but also to get behind candidates who back the
•• another
plumbing trade. Plumbers Local 130 has fought long
hard for a tough licensing law in Illinois. It’s a fight
•• and
that must continue, however, to thwart the efforts of
•• those who seek to weaken or eliminate Illinois’ Turn to page 4 for more on Political Action Task Force days.
License. Putting and keeping candidates in
•• Plumbing
power who understand and support us is our goal.
•• Please remember them in the November election.
PCA Holds 2010 Installation Dinner
the current construction recession isn’t over.
•• Obviously,
However, I am gratified to report that at least there
The Plumbing Contractors Association of Chicago and Cook County’s 2010 Installation Dinner took
to be a silver lining around the dark clouds as
•• seems
place Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. President Emeritus Albert Gehrke
we approach the summer construction season. A
the celebratory gavel to Jerry C. Roberts III, of JSR Enterprises, Inc. Jerry was inducted as the
•• number of contractors have told me that there are bids passed
PCA’s new president, along with the 2010-2011 Board of Directors, by Business Manager James T.
there and this time many of the projects appear to
•• out
Sullivan. PCA members, guests, union officials, industry leaders, and political dignitaries including
have better chances of getting built. It’s not simply the
Mayor Richard M. Daley attended the dinner.
of exercise in futility that contractors witnessed
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year. This time the projects have a timeline, with
Jerry Roberts, a 30-year veteran in the plumbing industry, founded JSR Enterprises, Inc. with his wife,
•• last
start and completion dates, and the financing is more
Sharon, in 1986. They made commercial, industrial, and institutional customers their primary business.
There are jobs for commercial expansion, in
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Jerry and Sharon, who have received numerous awards and recognition over the years, continue to strive
the healthcare industry and in the public sector. The
for greatness. In his acceptance address, Jerry vowed to strongly emphasize education, the need for
of Chicago has money set aside for schools, police
•• City
political involvement, and for member involvement during his two-year term.
fire stations and other projects. Anyway, the plans
•• and
are drawn, the land is set aside and finally the money is
President Emeritus Al Gehrke presented Robert Abbott of Abbott Industries, Inc. and former Local 130
there.
Will
it
be
enough
to
get
every
Local
130
plumber
Manager Jerry Sullivan with the association’s 2010 Hall of Fame Awards. The awards honor
•• back to work? Probably not, but at least we are seeing a Business
individuals who have shown a great deal of personal commitment, ingenuity and passion to improve the
more confidence in the construction market this
•• little
plumbing industry.
year than last year. I am hopeful that the horizon will
•• continue to turn brighter in the months ahead.
Robert Abbott has served Local 130 as an officer and as a delegate to past U.A. Conventions. As a
in the field, Bob helped build many of the high rises and skyscrapers that make up Chicago’s
•• At the last union meeting I talked about opportunities plumber
beautiful
skyline. He and his wife, Delores, opened Abbott Industries, Inc. in 1973. Bob has spent many
journeymen to enhance their skills at the Local
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hours coaching young men and women on opportunities in the mechanical trades. For these and other
130 Training Center. There are a number of continuing
reasons, he is a very deserving recipient of the Hall of Fame Award.
education
courses
now
in
place
—
and
more
are
coming
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Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (center) embraces Ed Guerra (left) and Bob Shockey, two of the hundreds of Local 130 volunteers who worked to campaign for the future U.S. Senate hopeful and other candidates in the February 2nd Illinois Primary Election.
ATTENTION ALL LOCAL 130 CONTRACTORS:
The new Remittance Report will be used beginning May 1, 2010, for hours worked in April 2010.
To familiarize all contractors who employ Local 130 plumbers and technical engineers with the new report, Local 130 will conduct a twohour seminar to demonstrate the new, more automated reporting format and process. The seminar will be offered at the union hall, in the
morning and afternoon, on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, April 6 • Wednesday, April 14 • Thursday, April 22 • Tuesday, April 27
Morning sessions will take place 9:00 - 11 a.m. Afternoon sessions are 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Who should attend this program? The seminar is intended for personnel who are responsible for company’s monthly contractor report.
Advance reservations may be made by calling Marge (ext. 148) or Judy (ext. 147) at (312) 421-1010.
•• “Rebuilding Together” Returns on April 24th
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A special planning
meeting will take place
on April 22nd.
That’s the Saturday set aside for this year’s day of community service to help out our neighbors in need. We need volunteers to visit designated homes to
install, service and repair sinks, toilets or water heaters to assure that these people have safe plumbing systems. We’ll work with the City of Chicago, which
will identify qualified homeowners; with our contractors, who will supply trucks and vans; and with suppliers, who will help furnish materials. We are hoping for another strong turnout from Local 130 volunteers. Please help. Contact the Union Hall at 312-421-1010. Assignments will be given at a special meeting on April 22nd, before the event.
Wear the button every day on the job.
Contact
Numbers
For members of
Plumbers Local 130, UA
While you may ask to be connected to any of the following offices
when calling the union hall, it might save you time to call the office
you want directly. Here are the telephone numbers. Please keep
them for your future reference.
Union Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-421-1010
Pension Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-829-1262
Welfare Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-226-4200
Legal Services Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-861-0808
Apprentice School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-421-1028
Plumbing Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312-263-2112
Show you are a proud union member of
Local 130, UA.
Plumbing Contractors Assn . . . . . . . . . . . .312-563-9526
Joliet Office (new) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .815-725-0278
In this Issue…
Political Action Task Force Helps Pols for Plumbers. Several hundred volunteers pitch in to get out vote. . . . . . . .1
PATF in Action – 4
Plumbing Contractors Association Installs New Leaders.
New president will emphasize more involvement by members and government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Local 130 to go “Rebuilding Together.” The call is out for
volunteers and materials for April 24 community service project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Kids Christmas Party – 8, 9
2010 Brings Tougher Laws Controlling Use of Cell Phones Behind Wheel.
See what else has changed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Contest Winners Announced. Are you one of them?
See what they won, besides their well being. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Plus Photos Galore: Annual Turkey Raffle…Neighborhood Kids Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 & 11
Annual Turkey Raffle – 11
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Unity Conference 2010
The 2010 Union Affiliated Contractors Unity Conference was held Feb. 3-5 in Innisbrook, Florida.
Participants spent their time learning about new trends in the plumbing industry, attending educational
seminars, and networking with other UAC members. The conference enjoyed good attendance, and
members are already looking forward to next year’s event.
Letter from the Chairman
H
appy New Year to everyone! 2010 could potentially be a big year in our industry.
Have you prepared to take
advantage of the opportunities
that are out there?
The PCA and Plumbing
Council are cosponsors with
Craig Thomas
the MCA in offering training
programs for field supervisors, project managers
and owners. There are a wide variety of subjects
that will meet the needs of most companies.
There are safety programs being offered to train,
update and certify your apprentices and journeymen. Many have asked, “Why should I train
them? They are only going to leave me.” If they
do not leave, you have an untrained work force.
How efficient and productive will you and they
be?
Al Gehrke has completed his term as the PCA
President. Everyone should thank Al for the
tremendous job he has done over the last two
years. Al handled industry issues with respect and
professionalism. Thank you, Al, for your service
in representing the contractors. It did not go
unnoticed.
I am looking forward to working with the new
PCA President, Mr. Jerry Roberts. Jerry and his
board were sworn in at the Installation Dinner on
Jan. 23rd, by James Sullivan. Congratulations
and best wishes to Jerry, the officers and directors
on their election. The Plumbing Council board
stands ready to work with you during your term.
Whether you are an apprentice, journeyman,
union official or contractor, the industry needs
your support. When work is slow, the non-union
factor becomes more of an issue since there is
less work. Everyone needs to be committed to
what union labor and contracting stands for: fair
wages and benefits, quality work, a trained work
force and competitive pricing. We cannot wait for
others to do the work. Each of us needs to do our
part. If we wait for someone else to do what
needs to be done, that someone else could be the
non-union worker or contractor. Let’s start this
year by renewing our commitment to these
issues.
Craig W. Thomas, Chairman
Plumbing Council of Chicagoland
Conference participants enjoyed a tour of the Tampa Bay Water
Desalinization Center.
UAC President Bob Melko, of Bishop Plumbing, Inc., offers
congratulations to new PCA President Jerry Roberts, of JSR
Enterprises, Inc.
New Year Brings New Laws
for Contractors
On Jan. 1, hundreds of new laws and changes took effect. This article highlights a few critically important changes to Illinois’ Prevailing Wage Act, new bans on use of cell phones and PDAs, and changes
to Illinois’ lien law. Also provided is an update on the now-repealed increased Personal Property
Replacement Tax on partnerships, LLCs and LLPs.
CELL PHONES, PDAs AND EMAIL
Starting Jan. 1, Illinois law bars use of cell phones in school and construction zones. There is an exception for using the phone in voice-activated mode. It is unclear if any other hands-free devices (i.e. a
wireless car piece) are exempted. Also prohibited is composing, sending or reading text messages,
instant messages and email on a cell phone or surfing the Internet while driving. The City of Chicago
has implemented a $100 fine for using cell phones without a hands-free device while driving, increasing the fine to $500 if ticketed for the offense while involved in an accident.
NEW NOTICE REQUIRED UNDER MECHANICS LIEN LAW
Effective Jan. 1, a contractor for improvements of an owner-occupied single-family residence must give
the owner written notice within 10 days after recording a lien against any property of the owner. The
notice is served when it is sent or personally delivered. If timely notice is not given and, as a result, the
owner has suffered damages before notice is given, the lien is extinguished to the extent of the damages. The mere recording of the lien claim is not considered damages. This new law does not apply to
subcontractors of a general contractor on the project. The law applies only to contracts entered into after
Jan. 1, 2010.
ILLINOIS PREVAILING WAGE ACT
Starting Jan. 1, public bodies must notify contractors in writing and contractors must notify subcontractors in writing that a project falls under the Prevailing Wage Act when the contract is awarded with
or without a public bid, contract or project specification. Contractors that fail to provide proper written
notification to a subcontractor that a project is subject to the Act will be held financially responsible for
any interest, penalties or fines. Similarly, public bodies that fail to notify contractors that a project is
subject to prevailing wage requirements will be held responsible for any interest, penalties or fines.
INCREASED TAX ON PARTNERSHIPS, LLCs, and LLPs REPEALED
In October, you were informed of a new Illinois law that would have required partnerships, limited liability companies (LLC), and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) to pay the 1.5% Personal Property
Replacement Tax on professional fee income in addition to the 3% personal income tax on distributive
shared income that each partner is already required to pay. This tax change would have effectively
increased some of our members’ tax burden by as much as 50%. We pushed hard for a repeal of this
new tax change and were successful in the repeal effort. On December 16, Governor Quinn’s signature
officially repealed this tax change.
SOURCE: Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA)
NOTICE: Please call the
Plumbing Council office
or email Lisa Oakes at
[email protected]
if you would like to be
added to the Plumbing
Council’s email update
system.
2010 Plumbing Industry Scholarships
The Plumbing Industry Scholarship is a $2,500 award given annually to a Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union
Local 130, UA immediate family member (including if member is a legal guardian of the applicant). Members
must be in continuous good standing membership and must work for a company under contract with Local 130.
Immediate family members of the office staff of the Plumbing Council, Plumbing Contractors Association or the
Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130, UA and Plumbing Council Contractors offices are
eligible.
Four scholarships will be awarded in 2010. Applications for the 2010-11 academic year are currently available
online at www.plumbingcouncil.org or by mail.
Upcoming important dates for this year’s scholarship program are:
03/01/2010
Deadline for returning applications to the Plumbing Council (must be postmarked by March 1st).
05/01/2010
Scholarship recipients will be notified. The recipients will be honored at a dinner in May 2010.
For additional information or applications, please contact the Plumbing Council office at 312-263-6612.
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A Political Action Task Force for Illinois’ Primary Election
Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation Board President Terry O’Brien gets a souvenir cap
from Business Manager James Sullivan.
Judge Mary Katherine Rochford with Business Manager James Sullivan.
(Top, left) Local 130 Plumbers James Mallett, Darius Hammond and two sons.
Plumber Mike Tierney (left) wtih Judge Mary Katherine Rochford and Judge Raymond Mitchell.
Plumber Steve Kawar with daughter relax at the beginning of the day.
(From left) Tom Gavin, Recording Secretary; Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois State Treasurer; James
Sullivan, Business Manager; Dan Hynes, Illinois Comptroller; and James Coyne, Financial
Secretary/Treasurer.
Safety Incentive Program Winners
Awarded by Plumbing Council, 4th Quarter (10/01/09 – 12/31/09)
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Juan Garcia
Julio Cabrales
Peter Szyszka
Brian Harvey
Louis Mezzano
Ron Stirling
Gustavo Hernandez
Andrew S. Gunka
Steven Johnson
Sarah Stigler
David A. Millsaps, Sr.
John Wruck
Wendell Brown
Cordel Alruh
Nicholas Zielke
Scott Sprague
Chad W. Miller
Robert Sieloff
Jeff Johnson
William Pierce
John Gigac
Ivan Kelenc
Tim Sack
Maurice P. Harris II
Greg DaVault
Thomas M. Peterson
Miroslaw S. Chynek
Lee Reinboldt
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Andrew McCann Lawn Sprinkler
R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc.
Charles F. Bruckner Plumbing
P.J. Fazio Plumbing
Warren F. Thomas Plumbing
Andrew McCann Lawn Sprinkler
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
A & D Plumbing, Inc.
P.J. Fazio Plumbing
F.J. Kerrigan Plumbing Co., Inc.
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
Bishop Plumbing
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
Warren F. Thomas Plumbing
Ravinia Plumbing & Heating Co.
Litgen Concrete Cutting & Coring Co.
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
A & D Plumbing, Inc.
TMS Mechanical, Inc.
A & H Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc.
Warren F. Thomas Plumbing
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Daniel Knight
David Sullivan
Tom Stob
Jim Helfrich
William N. Barzowski
Timothy P. Tholl
Nicholas Piwowarski
Russell Rebhorn
Anthony Albergo
Paul L. Anderson
George Thomas
Wojciech Dudzik
Michael Foody, Jr.
Jose L. Quintero
James Kucala
Robert K. Abbott
Thomas Bruckner
Mark Schaefer
Blake Hall
Michael Hannon
Bob Krueger
Michael Faloona
Jeremy Rollo
Mike Guilfoyle
David Irvine
Jim Derose
Daniel Welch
David Yanko
Drawing held on January 18, 2010
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Barry Thomas Plumbing, Inc.
Charles F. Bruckner Plumbing
Advance Mechanical Systems
Heritage Plumbing Company
R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc.
O’Sullivan Plumbing Inc.
Warren F. Thomas Plumbing
Ewing/Doherty Mechanical
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc.
Warren F. Thomas Plumbing
R. Carrozza Plumbing Co., Inc.
M.F. Construction Contractors
O’Sullivan Plumbing Inc.
Provancal Brothers
Abbott Industries, Inc.
Charles F. Bruckner Plumbing
J.S.R. Enterprises, Inc.
Advance Mechanical Systems
T & J Plumbing, Inc.
Warren F. Thomas Plumbing
Ewing/Doherty Mechanical
Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating
Plumbing Mechanical Contractors
F.J. Kerrigan Plumbing Co., Inc.
Robert F. Phillips Co., Inc.
C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
Bruno Francis Plumbing
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Plumbers Local 130 Thanks Our PATF Volunteers
Nicholas Acevedo
Linear S. Alexander
Scott E. Allen
Alan M. Anderson
Jason N. Angelopulos
Gary M. Anish Jr.
Gary M. Anish Sr.
Mark A. Avina
Ashraf O. Ayyad
Edward Baker
Dieter R. Balder
James E. Barbee
Cristina E. Barillas
Aaron C. Barrett
James Bartlett Jr.
Jeffry J. Battaglia
Geraldin L. Bean
Charles W. Bell
David M. Bell
John J. Bellisario
Erik J. Berman
Robert D. Bernstein
James M. Bielanski
William H. Bielanski
Joseph A. Bielawski
John S. Bojan
Christin M. Bondie
Frank E. Borkowski
Daniel J. Boyle
Daniel S. Brace
Patrick Brooks
Billy J. Brown
Christop H. Burd
Brendan M. Butler
Raymond Bynum
John S. Byrne
Timothy R. Cagwin
Jose Calderon
Brian J. Campbell
Raymond D. Campbell
Thomas S. Campbell
Eric Candelaria
James P. Cantillon
Aldo Cardelli
Timothy B. Carleton
Robert L. Catlin
Kevin P. Chambers
Thomas J. Chambers
Don E. Chavez
Chris C. Clancy
Thomas Conway
Dennis L. Cooks
Brian M. Cooney
Terence Cox
James F. Coyne
Clinton J. Crotty
John D. Cummane
Anthony M. Dalton
Scott W. Davis
Tony V. Defranco
Edward T. Dempsey
David B. Devine
Brian Doornbos
Brian J. Doyle
Thomas F. Durkin
Eduard Echevarria
Andres Echeverria
Scott N. Elliott
Ryan J. Fair
William C. Fallon
Lester T. Farber
Robert C. Farrell
Thomas D. Feddersen
Catherin R. Feit
Eduardo Feregrino
Gary W. Festavan
Charles W. Fitzpatrick
Michael D. Flisk
Ruben Flores Jr.
Justin Flynn
Lou J. Gaal Iii
Ciro Gaimari
Anthony V. Gallo
Jose D. Gamez
Michael L. Gannon
Alex Garcia
James D. Garrison
Timothy M. Garrity
Jeff Gavin
Thomas E. Gavin
Eric M. Gavrick
Stephen Geraghty
Gary Gersky
Thomas Girman
Bradley L. Goble
Carlos G. Gomez
Antonio Gonzalez
Bradley Gourneau
Donald M. Graves
Kenneth J. Grigoletti
Eduardo Guerra
Darrius J. Hammond
Tracey E. Harrison
Edward Heit
Michael D. Henderson
William Henry Jr.
Juan R. Hernandez
Rosalba. Hernandez
John P. Hosty
Gary W. Howard
Edward Hoyas
Howard Hughes
Lolita Hughes
Gerard M. Huitink
Andrew Hulede
Nikola Icitovic
David A. Irvine
Marion E. Jackson
Kenneth F. Johnson
Steven E. Johnson
James J. Jolivette
Anthony Jones
Tyras M. Jones
Stephen T. Joyce Jr.
Stephen T. Joyce
Angela M. Kane
Kevin S. Kane
William P. Kane
Timothy M. Kavanaugh
Ryan Kelly
Brian J. Kesten
John M. Khym
Gordon R. King
Steve J. Kleszczewski
Robert Kogut
Kenneth D. Kolosh
Scott A. Kopper
Kyle R. Kuhlman
Timothy F. Kurek
Anthony J. Lamartino
Patrick H. Larocca
Sylvster Larue
Richard S. Leick
Jonathan A. Lemke
Daniel M. Lenzen
Joseph H. Lenzen
Eduardo Leon
John P. Lobough
Manuel M. Lopez
Thomas A. Lowry
Joseph K. Lucas
Martin P. Lucas
Raymond Lukas Jr.
Eric A. Lussenhop
Michael C. Lydon
Brian L. Lynch
Edward P. Lynch
Robert C. Lyons
Francisc Macias
James M. Majerowicz
James M. Mallett
Bryan J. Malloy
James E. Malloy
Kevin R. Maloney
Charles E. Margewich
Davor Markovich
Charles L. Marquardt
Antonio Martinez
William E. Matthies
Jason M. Matula
Patrick F. McCarthy
Brian. McDonald
John D. McEneany
Thomas J. McEneany
Michael M. McGaughan
Michael J. McGing
Dennis McNamara
Joseph A. Merkel
Karlos Meza
David Meziere
Charles M. Mielke
Dennis F. Mitchell
Thomas P. Mitchell
Timothey M. Mitchell
Edgar J. Monarrez
Patrick J. Morrin
Simon E. Munoz
John P. Murphy Jr.
John P. Murphy Sr.
Rafe M. Murphy
Michael C. Murray
William J. Mutnansky
Robert A. Nadziejko
Jeffrey J. Nagel
James D. Naughton
Eryk K. Niewielski
David A. Novak
Edward D. O’Connor
Richard C. O’Connor
Homi A. Odisho
Edward J. O’Gara
Ryan M. O’Keefe
Michael O’Malley
Michael T. O’Malley
Grzegorz A. Owerczuk
Maksim Pakhuto
Frank Paulette Jr.
Frank J. Paulette
David M. Pawlak
Carla Y. Payne
Bruce J. Pendleton
Victor M. Perez
Kevin A. Phipps
Thomas W. Pluess
Carlos Quinones
Paul J. Raccuglia
Adalbert Ramirez Jr.
Robert J. Rathke
Lee Rebollar
Mark P. Regan
Lance T. Reyes
Marte G. Reyes
Jones L. Richmond
Denis E. Riordan
Richard Rizzi
Jay E. Rodak
George Rodriguez
Paul Rodriguez
Vilma E. Rodriguez
Frank C. Romano Jr.
Leonel A. Romero
Anthony M. Rottman
John X. Rottman
Michael J. Rottman
Brian T. Roy
Christop M. Ryan
Jonathon D. Salas
Juan Salazar
James R. Saliano
Lonnie L. Sanders
Ryan K. Sauers
Daniel B. Savoia
Heinz J. Schelhammer Jr.
John J. Schreiber Jr.
Andrew T. Scienski
Ryan A. Scott
James O. Seibert
William Sershon
Michael E. Shea
Patrick J. Shea
Daniel Shelley
Matthew M. Shepherd
Kevin C. Sherlock
Robert Shockey
Scott M. Skarbek
Thomas J. Skarbek
Thomas M. Skarbek
Adrian Solis
Robert M. Speciale
Scott H. Sprague
Stefan Stawarz
Dorene D. Stefaniuk
Joseph D. Stern
Michael A. Stevens
Lee Stewart
Ronald J. Stewart
Adam W. Stirling
Robert J. Stob
Joseph W. Strong
Thomas D. Sullivan
Steven J. Sunde
Randy J. Swanson
Ulick Sweeney
Michael Szymanski
Larry L. Taylor
Dave A. Thompson
Patrick A. Thornton
Christia W. Tichelar
Michael T. Tierney
Terence A. Tobin
Paul B. Tucker
Kenneth A. Turnquist
David Tyrpin
Chris Ulrich
Brian P. Van Gelder
Florin Vasilas
Bradley A. Velasquez
Larry D. Wagner
Qubia Walls
Bill K. Wan
Kevin J. Ward
Edward I. Ware
Przemysl Wasiak
Craig N. Weeks
Christopher J. Wietting
Leonard F. Wietting
Matt Wietting
Justin T. Williams
Patrick T. Wirtanen
Thomas R. Witt
Brendon P. Witte
John J. Yock Jr.
Thomas W. Yonan
Michael A. Youchison
John V. Zambetti
Jose F. Zamora
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fortunate. I think that during these slow times we can
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As most of you know, the Occupational Safety and
Administration (OSHA) is using an influx of
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down on businesses with workplace safety viola•• tions. Already this year, the agency’s southeast region, which includes
has beefed up its staff by 31, with most of those new employees
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of childhood lead poisoning.
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Illinois Department of Public Health estimates that more than 81,000
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children are being harmed by lead, based on recent research regarding the
of lead on children’s development. Lead poisoning in children can
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cause irreversible brain damage, and even at very low levels can lead to:
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certain work methods to avoid the spread of finely divided and largely invis•• ible
dust contamination.
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housekeeping cannot keep pace with the level of hazard gen•• homeowner’s
erated. Special set up, cleaning and testing training is required for renova•• tion, which disturbs paint above a certain minimum amount.
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At the Gubernatorial Forum at the Orland Park
Civic Center more than 100 attendees listened
to all the major party candidates except Gov.
Quinn and Andy McKenna. The candidates preJoe Werner (left) and Jerry Roberts (right) sented their credentials and fielded questions.
pose for a photo with candidate Dan Hynes The event aimed to help voters make informed
choices at the recent Illinois Primary Election.
after the debate.
Attendees at the PCA’s first Green Seminar of 2010 listen attentively to the presenters.
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equipment issues are warning their business clients
to be ready. Furthermore, please make sure your
offices and shops are equipped and in compliance with all the federal posters. Visit
h t t p : / / w w w. d o l . g ov / o s b p / s b r e fa / p o s t e r /
matrix.htm for additional posters.
For those members that have diesel trucks, be
aware that State Police are stopping trucks at random
to make sure they have road diesel fuel. If you are running
off-road diesel fuel, there is a large fine.
Jerry C. Roberts III, President
Plumbing Contractors Association
PCA Holds 2010 Installation Dinner
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Jerry Sullivan began his apprenticeship in 1955 and afterward went on to
active duty in the U.S. Army. He returned to earn his Journeyman’s card in
1962, and went on to work for several contractors for the next decade. Jerry
later became an instructor at the Washburne Trade School, and he taught for
16 years. During this time, he educated more than 2,000 plumbers. Jerry was
instrumental in creating the International Convention, which is still held to
this day. In 1984, he was appointed Secretary-Treasurer and in 1990 became
Business Manager of Local 130. No doubt, Jerry Sullivan is another deserving recipient of the Hall of Fame Award.
The PCA is proud to receive this visible show of support every two years at
the Installation Dinner and would again like to thank President Emeritus
Albert Gehrke and the 2008-2009 Board of Directors for two years of dedicated service and hard work that have helped to better the plumbing
industry.
Mayor Daley is welcomed at the Installation Dinner by (left) PCA Executive Director Dan
McLaughlin and incoming President Jerry Roberts and his wife, Sharon.
President Emeritus Al Gehrke presents Hall of President Emeritus Al Gehrke presents Hall of
Fame recipient Jerry Sullivan (left) with his Fame recipient Bob Abbott with his award.
award.
The PCA’s 2010-2011 Board of Directors: (Front row, from left) Jim Smith, Jerry Roberts, Lori
Abbott, (Second row) Dan McLaughlin, Brian Wilk, Al Gehrke, Terry McCarthy, John Baethke,
Bill Johns, Mike DiFoggio, Mike Chapel, Ed Connelly, Gil Boersma, and Steve Weinberg.
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Retired plumbers Tom Gilmore (left) and Tom Matson.
Retired technical engineers Perry MacDonald (left) and Dick
Uzzel.
Business Manager James Sullivan with retired plumber Tom
Sullivan (recently deceased).
(Left) Tom Bloniarz, retired officer, Earl Jackson, business
agent, and Bob Seibert, retired business agent.
Field Representative Kevin Sherlock (from left) with retired
plumbers Ed Cargill and Silky Sancroft.
Brian McCaskey draws winners from the raffle drum with
James Sullivan.
James Coyne and James Sullivan present Brian McCaskey (center) with a souvenir ball cap and
thank the guest speaker for sharing his stories about the Chicago Bears.
(From left) Paul Kirchoff, Bob Nadziejko, Joe Albergo, Pete Diamond and Frank Raguso.
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Retired plumber Pat Battaglia and wife, Diane.
Mayor Richard Daley (center) joins the party with James Coyne
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Even busy contractors, like Lori Abbott, find time to lend a hand to
give the kids some holiday cheer.
ual Kids Christmas Party
On a Day When Everyone Is a Child
Field trips may be lots of fun for first grade school children but they can be stressful for the teachers who accompany them. But the trip
to Plumbers Local 130, UA hall on December 17th was anything but stressful judging by the joyful faces of teachers, parents, other
adults and volunteers who joined hundreds of first graders at the annual Neighborhood Kids Christmas Party. “We’re excited to be
invited back,” said Rhea Patten, a teacher from the Howe School of Excellence, at Chicago and Central Avenues. “It’s a treat for us too,”
added Melissa Williams, an assistant.
Edie Smith and Diane Davis, two first grade teachers from Mason School, on 18th and Keeler Streets, were also having a good time. So
were Louise and Richard Valenzio, a retired plumber. They haven’t missed one of the “Kids” parties yet. They come as volunteers but
usually leave wondering if they have received as much or more as the children. “It really gets us in the holiday spirit,” admitted Louise.
Like all the other 2nd year apprentices on hand to help, John Salas is right in the spirit too, trading his hardhat and pipe wrench for a red
Santa cap.
The joy among the children is even more obvious. It is heard in the laughter and seen on the faces of kids whose eyes follow the dancing
elves that skip along to the Christmas melody “Let it Snow”… in the deafening crescendo that rises as Santa Claus makes his initial entry
down the balcony stairs … and in the outstretched arms and hands that clutch the bright red suit as Santa makes his way across the floor,
a huge load of presents slung over his shoulder. There is even joy in the hands that unwrap the hot dogs, ice cream and other treats —
and later the bags of gifts received by each child.
This year the joy is also heard in the hall full of voices as they yell, “Merry Christmas Mayor Daley,” as Chicago’s mayor appears for a
surprise visit. The joy is transferred to the mayor’s face, as he delights in the children’s warm welcome. For those few morning hours,
hundreds of men, women, boys and girls are reminded that it is a season of great joy, of giving, sharing, and of receiving so much in the
process and celebration.
Tom Gavin, Recording Secretary, and Terry Musto, Pension Fund
and Welfare Fund Administrator, hitch a ride in Santa’s sleigh.
The Skinner School Choir has become a holiday favorite at the
annual party.
Plumber John Condon joins volunteers helping get bags of presents
into hands of the hundreds of kids at the annual Christmas party.
Volunteers take a break for this group photo when the party is
over and guests have gone home.
It takes a trio of Santas, (from left) Brian Doornbos, Buddah
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you with valuable new skills. I want to urge every journeyman who is presently out of work to use this time to
avail themselves of these training opportunities.
Increasing your knowledge will increase your employability and help you get back to work sooner when better economic times return!
Local 130 now offers training programs in Backflow
and Crossflow Prevention They will help prepare you
to obtain this license, issued through the State of
Illinois. If you want to obtain a plumbing license, the
school can also prepare you for this test. The Chicago
Plumbing Code has changed over the years, so if you
obtained your license 10-15 years ago, this is a good
time to bring your knowledge up to date. Don’t wait to
learn it a little at a time on the job. Do it now, while you
are out of work and have the time.
At the Training Center, journeymen can also learn all
about plumbing service work. We have a course that
addresses everything from effective customer service to
troubleshooting plumbing problems or repairing the
new electronic faucets. Other advanced courses cover
blueprint reading, computer-aided design (CAD) and
other topics. The UA is currently developing an
advanced training and certification program for foremen. The UA also has plans to certify union members
in Green Building construction (see page 13). Look for
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more announcements about new courses and expanded
hours of training for journeymen as Local 130 reshuffles schedules at the Training Center.
zens in this great community service project. Call the
union hall to get your name on the list or sign up at the
next union meeting.
When the jobs start returning, make sure that you
are prepared. Get the training today that may be
required tomorrow. Don’t eliminate yourself from
work opportunities because you lack the required
training and skills. Gain as many certifications and
as much expertise as you can get. Your union will do
everything it can to make the training available to
you, but you will have to take advantage of it to benefit. Download the continuing education course
schedule at http://www.plumberslu130ua.org.
Hundreds of Local 130 plumbers joined us at the Nov.
17 union meeting for our Annual Turkey Raffle. As
usual there were enough food, refreshments and prizes
to go around. Among our special guests were the top
competitors in the 2009 Local 130 Apprentice Contest.
I was proud to introduce our first prize winner, Tony
Albergo, from Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating. I
wish him the best of luck as he competes in the upcoming state and regional contests that lead up to the final
international UA competition later this summer. He
was joined on our stage by several runners up. (See
their photos and more of the Turkey Raffle on page 11.)
The fun continued on Dec. 17, when Local 130 hosted
some 800 school children who visited us for the annual Neighborhood Kids Christmas Party. The union
hall became a huge stage where kids were entertained
by Santa, his helpers and the Skinner School Choir. We
were honored also with a special appearance by Mayor
Richard M. Daley, who came to wish everyone a Merry
Christmas and join the party. Thanks again to the multitude of volunteers, from our three Santas to the
dozens of apprentices, journeymen and retirees who
came to feed the children, pass out gifts and make sure
it was a special day for each child who came (see photos on pages 8-9).
March 13 was the date of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day
Parade. Plumbers Local 130 continues to do an exemplary job as sponsors of Chicago’s annual celebration.
I again thank everyone who helped with the parade
plans and arrangements. Thanks to all the volunteers
handling the selection of this year’s Parade Queen and
her court, publication of the Parade book, and to our
many parade marshalls and marchers. I hope you were
there and enjoyed yourself.
Local 130 will pull together its tools, trucks and
know how for the 19th Annual Rebuilding Chicago,
scheduled for Saturday, April 24. We hope to again put
200 or more volunteers to work handling plumbing
repairs in the homes of elderly and disadvantaged citi-
Pension Fund Birthday Greetings
Congratulations & Best Wishes to Our Nonagenarians
Thomas N Collins
Warren S. Hadad
Clark McClurkin
96 Years
Palos Park, IL 60464
Birthday – February 13, 1914
88 years
Antioch, IL 60002
Birthday – February 10, 1922
86 Years
Chicago, IL 60619
Birthday – January 1, 1924
Robert W. Groth
Raymond G. Bonick
Donald R. Melton
95 years
West Laco, TX 78596
Birthday – February 1, 1915
87 Years
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Birthday – January 23, 1923
86 Years
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Birthday – January 6, 1924
Walter Holz
Richard M. Butler
Michael R. OSullivan
95 Years
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Birthday – January 30, 1915
87 Years
Orland Park, IL 60467
Birthday – February 3, 1923
86 Years
Orland Park, IL 60467 .
Birthday – January 5, 1924
Chester E. Schmidt
Alvin M. Kozlowski
Albert F. Steinwere,Jr.
95 Years
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Birthday – January 17, 1915
87 Years
Neenah, WI 54956
Birthday – December 17, 1922
86 Years
Woodstock, IL 60098
Birthday – January 3, 1924
Oscar E. Larson
Kevin P. McNicholas
Edward G. Bulger
92 Years
Palos Park, IL 60464
Birthday – January 9, 1918
87 Years
St. Charles, IL 60174
Birthday – December 12, 1922
85 Years
Big Sandy, TN 38221
Birthday – February 23, 1925
Morton Jenkins
Francis L. Ryan
Vincent Carrig
91 years
Scottsdale, AZ.85251
Birthday – December 2, 1918
87 Years
Northlake, IL 60164
Birthday – January 29, 1923
85 Years
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Birthday – January 20, 1925
Robert A. Kyle
William L. Breen
Andrew W. Eul, Jr,
91 Years
Steger, IL 60475
Birthday – December 30, 1918
86 Years
Earville, IL 60518.
Birthday – February 27, 1924
85 Years
Hometown, IL 60456
Birthday – January 4, 1925
Walter J. Tertinger
Joseph F. Degiorgio
William J. Frapolly
91 Years
LaGrange Park, IL 60526
Birthday – February 4, 1919
86 Years
Three Oaks, MI 49128
Birthday – December 20, 1923
85 Years
Chicago, IL 60647
Birthday – February 14, 1925
Lawrence F. Lowry
Russell A. Sack
86 Years
Theodosia, MO 65761
Birthday – December 27, 1923
85 Years
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Birthday – February 27, 1925
Raymond E. Malec
Frank Schiola
86 Years
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Birthday – January 14, 1924
85 Years
Chicago, IL 60631
Birthday – January 4, 1925
Happy Birthday – to Those 85 and Over
Wallace Shapiro
89 years
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Birthday – January 1, 1921
Josef Frank
88 Years
Huntley, IL 60142
Birthday – February 19, 1922
NEW
OFFICE HOURS
Effective March 1, 2010
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
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7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The earlier start time reflects the changing plumbing industry, which has shifted to an earlier work day.
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Trustees George Treutelaar, Craig Campeglia and James Bruckner.
They are joined by Cliff’s father, James Bruckner, Chas. F. Bruckner & Son, Inc.
Cliff Bruckner draws the next winning ticket and presents it to
Jim Coyne and Tom Gavin.
A lucky winner picks up tickets to a Chicago Bears football
game from James Coyne.
Plumbers Mark Prchal (left), Phil Amato and Jason Reed know
how to have a good time.
Local 130 members (left) Frank Giles and Sylvester LaRue.
Recording Secretary Tom Gavin (left) and Local 130 member
and photographer Dean Battaglia.
Local 130 plumbers (left) Jimm Babbitt, Maria Johnson and
Kyle Krutilla.
James Sullivan with Dieter Balder, Abbott Industies, Inc., a 2009 Apprentice Contest finalist.
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JAC APPRENTICESHIP NEWS
Winning Apprentices Honored
at Annual Turkey Raffle
Winners of the 2009 Apprentice Contest gather for a group photograph. Holding award plaques (from left) are Tony Albergo (1st place winner), Zach Zagata (2nd place) and Kevin Moeller (3rd
place). Rounding out the top finalists were eight 4th place winners. As the first place winner, Tony Albergo, employed by Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co., will go on to compete against the
best from other UA Local Unions at state, regional and international-level competitions.
Sign Up for JAC Night Courses
The Spring 2010 session is underway at the JAC Training School, where many night courses, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., for a
wide variety of topics are available for Local 130 journeymen. Topics include:
• Chicago Plumbing Code
• Computer Skills
• Electricity
• Backflow
• Drawing & Plan Reading
• Welding
• OSHA Construction Safety & Health and Hazcom
• CPR & First Aid
Fliers describing all the above classes and more were recently mailed to Local 130 members. Please call the JAC office, 312-421-1028, if you would like a
flier sent to you. Information about courses is also available online at www.plumberslu130ua.org/. There is a small fee for each course. Call the JAC office
to register.
City of Chicago
Plumbing License Test
The next plumbing Written Exam is Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Applications are due Friday, May 7, 2010.
Note: The Plumbing Written Exam will be held at the Best Western South Hillside, 4400 Frontage Rd., in Hillside, IL.
The next plumbing practical license test is Saturday, April 10, 2010.
Applications were due Friday, March 12, 2010.
Note: The Plumbing Practical Exam is held at Local 130 Training School, 1400 West Washington Blvd., Chicago, Ill. 60607
The Licensing Bureau is located at:
Department of Buildings, Bureau of Licensing & Registration
120 N. Racine Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago, Ill. 60607
Phone: 312-743-9058
Applications may be obtained online at www.cityofchicago.org. Click on City Departments link at top of page. Click on Buildings link, then on the
Trade Licensing link. For exam schedule, click on Exam Schedule. For application, click on Applications.
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Greening the Work Force
By Don Doherty
As the green building movement rolls on, its reach spreads into more facets
of construction. The United Association sees a day – not too far away –
where even the workers will become “green.” It’s taking steps now to position the union as the leading source of certified green HVACR service technicians, plumbers, pipe fitters and sprinkler fitters. At the UA’s Tripartite
Conference in September 2009, Steve Allen, the UA’s Director of
Sustainable Technology, LEED AP, outlined the following steps:
Allen said the UA’s Green System Awareness program has run for three
years now. Recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Education Provider Program, it has taught members basic core information,
defining the terminology and green building concepts. While this core program will remain as part of apprentice training, the UA will next look to
develop individual certification programs specific to the work of its member
HVACR service technicians, plumbers, pipe fitters and sprinkler fitters.
“Each craft will have its own Green certification program,” he said.
The current LEED AP program has been extensively revamped, Allen
explained. One is not only going to need to be a LEED AP but also accomplished in a specific specialty area. It’s already in place for the design profession; the people who install and service everything — “the other half of
the green building movement” — are next in line.
“What we’d like to do next is get our instructors to become LEED Green
Associates,” Allen said. To put the effort into motion, General President Bill
Hite has approved a plan that will reimburse each local union for the expenses involved in enrollment. (These include a $50 registration fee and $150
exam fee.) The UA hopes this will trigger other instructors to become LEED
Green Associates.
At the same time, the union wants to begin enrolling UA instructors in the
USGBC’s LEED Faculty program. This is attainable for individuals who are
experienced with LEED certified building products, have expertise in building design, and experience teaching or public speaking. These requirements
already fit the profile of UA instructors, Allen said.
The UA has submitted the credentials of one person to the USGBC for status as a LEED Faculty member. This person will have exclusive access into
new developments in LEED, to assure that they have the latest information
about the rating system. That LEED faculty person will be qualified to
develop new training courses. Other UA LEED Faculty persons will then
follow.
Why is this so important and why now?
Allen used a half dozen categories in the current LEED ratings list of points
to illustrate how well they connect to the work done by UA crafts. From
energy efficient HVAC and plumbing systems that use less water indoors to
systems that capture and retain storm water outdoors for later use, it’s all
installed and maintained by UA HVACR service technicians, plumbers, pipe
fitters and sprinkler fitters. And it adds up to more than half of the available
LEED points needed to gain LEED certification status for the building.
“So we are a major part of this, and everyone has to realize this,” Allen
emphasized.
By taking the next step today, establishing LEED associates and accredited
faculty throughout the UA, the union will be in a position tomorrow to supply workers properly skilled and certified to handle the burgeoning needs of
the growing sustainable construction market.
“Imagine that you are submitting a bid and you say, ‘We’ve shown you all
our qualifications to build this building — our design, our architects and
engineers and everything else. And by the way, our work force is certified
specifically in plumbing, pipefitting, sprinkler fitting or HVACR and all the
green aspects of these.
‘And also all our instructors are USGBC LEED Green Associates. What’s
more, if we need to we can bring in a LEED Faculty person to design a program that pertains specifically to this building.’ How’s that for a unique situation?” Allen asked. And a way to distinguish yourself from your competitor.
(Reprinted from JobScope, Fall 2009)
LEED points are not only achieved by the
people on the design side of construction but also on the installation side. As
illustrated here, a significant number of
LEED points relate to tasks performed
by UA craft workers. The UA believes
that the time is coming when the Green
building movement will certify installers
in addition to methods and technology,
and so it is taking steps now to get a
fully “Green” work force in place and
ready when the day arrives.
In Memoriam
On behalf of all the sponsoring constituencies of the Plumber’s Quarterly, we would like to express our deepest
sympathies to the family members of our deceased members.
QUARTERLY DECEASED MEMBERS
CHICAGO JOURNEYMEN PLUMBERS’ LOCAL UNION 130
4th QUARTER, 2009
Bartelmey, Mel D.
Barzar, Jonathan
Becton, McLloyd
Boothman, Stanley
Collins Jr., Edward
Duffy Jr., Thomas E.
Dunn, Kenneth E.
Gerren, Joseph J.
Gibbons, Frank E.
Hansen, Jerrold S.
Heminsley, John T.
Howe, Raymond W.
Jotzat, Ronald R.
Mangialardi, Gaspare
Marion, Steve S.
McCarty, William D.
Molenhouse, Jacob O.
Murphy, Thomas J.
Newell, Michael
Parzyk, John A.
Phillips, Herbert A.
Prior, Isaac C.
Salerno, Anthony
Schneider Jr., Louis
Stolberg, William L.
Tuider, Harold J.
Vanroosendael, Mark E.
Zientek, Irvin J.
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NEW
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday & Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
Effective March 1, 2010
(also on Union Meeting days)
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The earlier start time reflects the changing plumbing industry, which has shifted to an earlier work day.
•• All Industry Calendar – March-April 2010
Date:
Time:
Type:
•• Local
•• 130 U.A.
•• Plumbing Council
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•• Plumbing Contractors Association
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•• A.S.S.E.
•• South Side Contractors
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•• North & West Side Master Plumbers Club
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• Triangle Plumbing Club
Location:
April 13
April 24
7:00 p.m.
Plumbers Union Meeting
“Rebuilding Together”
Plumber’s Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago
March 30
April 27
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Maggianos, 240 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL
Maggianos, 240 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL
April 13
April 13
4:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Membership Meeting
Erie Café, 536 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL
Erie Café, 536 W. Erie Street, Chicago, IL
March 19
12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ILPHCC Plumbing, Heating-Cooling Expo
Drury Lane Conference Center, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, IL
March 17
April 21
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Sam Buca’s Restaurant, 12231 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Hts., IL
Sam Buca’s Restaurant, 12231 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Hts., IL
March 17
April 21
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Hillside Best Western, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, IL
Hillside Best Western, 4400 Frontage Road, Hillside, IL
April 7
3:00 p.m.
Meeting/Bowling
Haebettler Bowl, 5250 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL
For More Information Please Contact Jim Rack at 847-692-2799
April 16
7:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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Dawson Technical Institute, 3901 S. State Street, Chicago
Friday, August 6, 2010
Cog Hill Golf Course, Lemont, Illinois
Prizes • Cocktails • Food
Golf & Buffet - $125.00 (includes cart)
Buffet Only - $75.00
Plumbing Industries
th
45 Annual Golf Outing
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