May/June - Pipeliners Local Union 798

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PIPELINERS UNION 798
M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 4
Volume XLIX, Number 3
www.local798.org
Submitted by Nick Sample.
Minnesota Limited in Berthold, ND shop.
Welders are Donavon Quam and
Francisco Sarrazola.
Pipeliners Union 798
4823 S. 83rd E. Ave.
P.O. Box 470798
Tulsa, OK 74147-0798
PH: 918/622-1900
FAX: 918/627-9327
Please visit the
Local 798 Web Site at
www.local798.org
for updated pre-job
information
BUSINESS MANAGER
Daniel C. Hendrix
FINANCIAL SECRETARYTREASURER
Wade Pilgreen
PRESIDENT
Preston Richard
VICE PRESIDENT
Paul Davis
RECORDING SECRETARY
Guy Williams
INSIDE GUARD
Jerry “Dale” Crabtree, Jr.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Mitch (Groovy Man) Leihr
Randy Mathis
Troy Post
Charles E. Yates, Jr.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Brian Anderson
W.F. (Buster) Chapman
Billy E. Hawkins
EXAMINING BOARD
Clark Eastwood
Mike Miller
BUSINESS AGENTS
Chad Gilbert
Chris Lancaster
Black Schroeder
Rick Taylor
Darrell Turner
Phillip Wallace
798 ORGANIZERS
Ronnie Hill
Terry Langley
Jerry Ryan
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We have just concluded the 2014 Steward School and I, along with many others, believe it was
one of the most successful events that we have ever had. As hard as I could try there is no way
that I can paint a picture of last week, but I will touch on some of the highlights, along with
Wade’s report, and try to convey the spirit of the week. First of all I would like to thank the entire
staff of Local 798, PIBF, and 798 Training Center for all their hard work and pre-planning in making this year such an informative and fun-filled meeting for the members and guests. The dedication and determination of this group of people amazes me every year with all the details and
logistics that have to be hurdled, and they accomplish it without a single repair!!
Monday started out with the 798 Charity Golf Tournament which was a beautiful day, was sold out, raised record monies, and
had record responses from our sponsors. What else could you ask for? A big thank you to Cathy Blackmore and all the volunteers who helped make it such a great time. And yes, I still suck at golf.
Tuesday started off with all committees meeting for business and then going down to the Training Center for a BBQ luncheon
hosted by Lincoln Electric. Wednesday began the official opening of Steward School and the day concluded with the Ladies of
798 charity basket auction. Once again, records were set for monies raised for charitable works. In just a couple of hours
the most caring and generous people on this earth raised over $85,000 for various charities. This one event is
worth coming to Tulsa in April just to watch the friendly bidding wars between the members.
Throughout the week we were honored to have many distinguished guests as speakers including: James Moss, UA Director of
Energy; Kenneth Edwards, UA Vice-President District 3; Jimmy Hart, UA Director of Metal Trades; Pat Kellett, Administrative
Assistant to the General Predident; Tom Gross, UA Director of Pipeline and Distribution; David Barnett, UA Special
Representative; Ellen Boardman, UA Attorney; Mike Shelton, Shelton Law Firm; along with many others who shared their knowledge and information during the week.
Thursday, after the business of the day was over, it was time to honor our 50+ year members with a banquet dinner. What a
night of fellowship for new and old alike. I feel so blessed to be able to assemble these great men into one place so that not
only I, but others can express to them our appreciation. They banded together to start this great local and remained united
throughout the years to make sure it stood strong through all the peaks and valleys in the pipeline industry. We continue to
be blessed because of the standards and structure that our retirees fought and bargained for in our National
Pipeline Agreement.
On Friday afternoon, down at the Training Center following the crawfish & shrimp boil sponsored by Miller Electric, discussions
opened up over the Pension, Health and Welfare, and 401-K. Bob Kime, along with Trust Company of Oklahoma and BlueCross
and BlueShield, presented a concise overview of the benefits available to our membership. Also, the membership was made
aware by Segal Actuarial Services that as of 12/31/13 the pension plan was certified at over 118% funded. This basically means that your pension fund is not only solvent, but has the potential in the very near future for more pension improvements for the actives and retirees. By the time you read this report I believe we will have those raises in place.
Negotiations time is here and although we have yet to have a meeting with the contractors, I feel confident that our bargaining
team and position is strong and that we will settle this piece of business before the May 31st deadline without disruption to the
industry.
The people who attended the Steward School were given a challenge from me for the coming year, “Bring another member with
you to Tulsa for the 2015 event.” If you didn’t attend, I challenge you to make your arrangements now for next year’s event. Talk
to anyone who attended this year and they will tell you that Tulsa is the place and Local 798 is the face of the pipeline
industry and you need to be here in April!
One final thank you to President Preston Richard, Inside Guard Dale Crabtree, Director of Training Farron Hollabaugh and all
the volunteers who they put together at all the week’s events! Also a big shout out to the Ladies of 798 for doing what you do
all year long, but especially what you add to this great Local Union during this week. The Ladies of 798 has changed this
Local from great to nearly perfect. Special thanks to Wayne Morgan Jr. for going the extra mile making sure the shrimp
delivery happened on time. You guys did a fantastic job once again, making sure our members and their guests enjoyed their
time in Tulsa. As always, I am proud to say “I work for you, the finest pipeliners in the world.”
Fraternally,
DISPATCHER
Kevin Leeper
Out Of Work List:
918/663-3200
Dispatch FAX:
918/610-2740
Daniel C. Hendrix
Business Manager
Jobline:
918/610-2745
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Brothers and Sisters of the best Local in America,
We recently held the Steward School here in Tulsa, and again it was a great success. I would like to thank those of
you who were in attendance for taking part each day and making it the event we always look forward to so much.
I would also like to thank a few individuals from the United Association who took time from their busy schedules to
come and participate this year. Pat Kellett, Assistant to the General President, gave a great speech and we would like
to extend our invitation for him to come back again. Jim Moss addressed the membership at the meeting on Friday
night urging us to work together in one direction to make Local 798 even stronger in the future. He also would like
to pass the word to each member to be sure to read the upcoming edition of the UA Journal. He has a good article
explaining his journey as a union member, including the time spent at Local 798 to the place he is today as the
Director of Energy for the United Association. Tom Gross, Director of the Pipeline Department, and David Barnett, Special Representative, also gave
informative speeches on where we are and where we are headed in the pipeline industry in the near future; it looks very promising for our members.
They also announced that General President Bill Hite has appointed Mike Mikich to the Pipeline Department to assist Tom and David in everyday
tasks. I welcome and congratulate Mike on his new journey. Having been acquainted with Mike for many years, I know he will always work for the
betterment of this industry, and I am sure Tom and David will appreciate his assistance. Jimmy Hart, Director of Metal Trades, and Kenneth Edwards,
U.A. Vice President, District 3 were both on hand and showed their appreciation to Local 798 for the job you are doing to man the work and doing
the right thing as union members. If you were unable to attend this year, I would like to send out a special invitation for you to join us next year.
We have been blessed the past few years as pipeliners and I hope everyone has a good nest egg built up for the future. With the amount of work
coming available in the next few years, hopefully each of you can build on your reserves. Several of the older members remember the struggles
they went through just to provide for their families; there was no extra money to put aside. So keep in mind, you really need do a few simple things
to keep yourself out of financial trouble: try to always pay for items with cash, and put 15 percent (or more if possible) of your earnings into some
sort of retirement savings plan. Next year at the Steward School we plan on having a member of Dave Ramsey’s team give a class on how to get out
of and stay out of debt, and teach the steps on how to live like no one else in the golden years. I have listened to all of his audio CD’s and I do not
know one person that will not benefit from this portion of the week.
Mentioning money, Local 798 finances continue to grow on a monthly basis. When the time comes for Danny and I to hand off the leadership of
this union we expect this local to be prosperous for several generations. I appreciated several comments from the retirees at the banquet about how
proud they are of this union and the shape we are in today. Hopefully, when I am in attendance at the banquet and receive my 50 year certificate it
will be in even better shape. I know putting emphasis on money is my job, but money is not the main thing that keeps a union strong. We all work
together to strive for a better lifestyle for the generations coming behind us. The following quote was written by Supreme Court Justice, Charles
Evan Hughes in 1937. “Long ago we stated the reason for labor organizations. We said that they were organized out of the necessities of the situation; that a single employee was helpless in dealing with an employer; that he was dependent ordinarily on his daily wage for the maintenance of
himself and family; that, if the employer refused to pay him the wages that he thought fair, he was nevertheless unable to leave the employ and resist
arbitrary and unfair treatment; that union was essential to give laborers opportunity to deal on an equality with their employer.”
Darrell Turner is in a race in Alabama for State Representative. He invited Judge Kennedy, a former State of Alabama Supreme Court Justice member,
to the Steward School to speak. The majority of his speech was in reference to this statement written in 1937. If you don’t believe your rights can be
taken away, just look at what is happening in the movements in several states to take away unions’ ability to organize by making states right-to-work.
Also, in the state of Tennessee, the UAW were voted down by the workers, merely because local and state officials threatened them saying “your jobs
and any future jobs could be in jeopardy if you vote for the union to represent you at this facility.” It is a shame that the working men and women of
this country have become so afraid to speak up for their rights. We need to change the way future generations of this country think. America once
had sweatshops, and I am afraid that is where we are headed if we do not educate the youth of this country.
Prior to the Steward’s School, we held a trustee meeting and I would like to let you know that the pension fund is in terrific shape. The funding
percentage for the year end 2013 was certified in late March at 118%. Additionally, we brought some benefit improvements to the table for all the
trustees to review. The following benefits were approved: HRA was moved up from $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 for 2014. The lump sum to be taken at
retirement was moved from 24 months of pension to 48 months, with a $108,000.00 maximum. Also, the short-term disability payments increased
from $100.00 weekly to the new rate of $250.00 weekly. The retirees will receive a thirteenth check at a value of 1.5 times their monthly check. In
the next Blue Light we should be able to announce the amount of the raise for retirees and actives.
I hope you have a great work season; be safe in your travels and on the job site. If I can assist you in any way do not hesitate to call. I truly enjoy
working for each of you as your Financial Secretary-Treasurer.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Wade Pilgreen
Financial Secretary-Treasurer
Business Agents’ Reports
construction workers that have been targeted for extinction in my state and elsewhere.
UA General President Bill Hite, Executive Vice President Rick
Terven, General Secretary Treasurer Mark McManus, Assistant General
President Stephen Kelly, UA Political Affairs Director Larry Bulman,
Director of Pipeline Tom Gross, and the entire slate of UA General
Officers have encouraged and endorsed our efforts (100%) in Alabama with strong
financial assistance and complete confidence that we can make a difference. Danny,
Wade, and many 798ers have been awesome supporters, and I thank you all from
the bottom of my heart for standing with Labor in Alabama. A great American, and
my friend, Jim Moss (UA Director of Energy), said it best, “Just be who you
are, and kick some legislative butt for American Workers.” Jim also suggested that a
$10.00 contribution from every dues paying pipeliner would make a tremendous difference. That is wonderful food for thought.
Darrell Turner
Committee to Elect Darrell Turner
PO Box 671
Heflin, Alabama 36264
798 Business Agents
24-hour answering service
918-663-6520
Jobline: 918-610-2745
I will see ya’ll on the ROW this summer. If you need me, call me. God Bless
working people. God bless 798 and our UA. God bless America.
DARRELL TURNER
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, SC
CHAD GILBERT
918/270-6737 918/663-6520 Press 4
AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, WY
Pipeliners Local Union 798 has big shoes to fill.
Our membership deserves the recognition, wage scale,
benefits, and working conditions that are ours. But
the package that many of us takes for granted didn’t
come easy, and it darn sure didn’t come cheap. I was
reminded of this fact at our 2014 Steward School
Retiree’s Banquet as 50 year (and longer) members
were recognized for their longevity and support of
our local union. To put it into perspective, these and
other welders formed our union in 1949 at a time
when cell phones and fast jets did not exist. Wage scales were all over the spectrum,
and health care and pension were but a dream. 2013 saw our scale go over $51.00
on the check, and PIBF was billed nearly $70 million dollars in health care costs
on behalf of our membership and dependents. Yes we’ve come a long ways. But it
started with men of courage, tenacity, and true grit, and we must never forget to share
their story and honor their legacy. Every aspect of the 2014 Steward School was first
class, but the dinner honoring those pioneers was my personal favorite.
Pipelining in my jurisdiction is on a huge upswing, and we will have some good
work this summer. Sheehan has a great job in Mississippi and Alabama. It is not
pre-jobbed at this writing, and the warehouse location is not secured. Michael
Hawkins will run the welders and Jamie Landis will lay the pipe. The Latex
Construction Company project (24”) is underway near Sylacauga, Alabama, for
Alabama Power Corporation, and it is another great union project.
I want to thank US Pipeline for stepping up to the plate and moving into the
Rayville, Louisiana area (on short notice) to salvage a pipeline construction job for
TransCanada Pipelines. The duel line replacement had been awarded some time
back to a non-signatory contractor that, frankly, was out of its league. We know that
major league teams require major league players. End of story!
Alabama has become the new battlefield against all working people, not just
unions and union members. It is a sad day in America when un-informed voters
give a few rich insiders the power to become judge and jury over working people
everywhere. We all remember the daily news casts from Wisconsin when the most
unionized state in America was attacked by Scott Walker and his cronies. We
fought back in Wisconsin, and the United Association led the charge. Imagine
living in Deep South Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Louisiana,
and Florida, where the Governors brag publicly every day that unionized companies
are not welcome, will not be treated kindly, will not be tolerated and should “just go
elsewhere”. Brothers and Sisters, Pipeliners Union 798 and the United Association
of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters are not going anywhere except to work
in ground zero Alabama and these ratty states. We will not be deterred on the job
site or the floor of the Alabama Legislature. Mega pipeline projects are coming to
my home state and throughout my jurisdiction, and WE will build them under the
National Pipeline Agreement. Given the opportunity, we can expand our voice for all
working people in an area of the United States that is being trampled every single
day. It is not about me. It never has been. But I represent tax paying, hardworking
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I am writing this report in Colorado after attending the Steward School in Tulsa. I look forward to
the school each year; there can’t be time spent better
than visiting with old friends and making new ones.
Danny and Wade did a great job answering questions
concerning the National Pipeline Agreement; both of
them are true assets to our Union. The guest speakers
were informative. Tom Gross and David Barnett were
present to address any of the members’ concerns. Jim
Moss, the United Association Director of Energy, gave
an informative speech on the work the U.A is doing for the membership. The Retiree
Banquet was once again the highlight of the school. Seeing so many sharing how
the Local has benefited them is an inspiration and a reminder to us all. Our retirees
are the backbone of Local 798, and I appreciate them for the years of support and the
efforts they have made to make things better for our local.
The work in my area is slow, but shows signs of starting soon. The work Snelson
has for Xcel in Denver, CO, should be ramping up soon. The crews have been small
so far while they wait on permits. Snelson has also picked up 3.5 miles of 16 inch
near Mountain Green, UT that will be starting mid-May. Price Gregory has a projected start date in Tucson, AZ, of June 1st on the Sierrita Pipeline. This project consists
of 60 miles of 36 inch. 2015 looks even better for the West with the Kinder Morgan
Lobo Pipeline (214 miles of 16 and 20 inch in NM), the Uinta Express Pipeline (135
miles of 12 inch in UT), and other proposed projects planned.
I hope everyone has a great work season in 2014. Remember: Safety First. We
as members must work together to safeguard our work areas. Safety is everyone’s
responsibility. Together we can work to assure job safety. Never be afraid to speak
up. Quality and safety will be major priorities in our industry in the future and
Pipeliners Local Union 798 is known for both. If there is any way I can assist you,
please call. I work for you, the members of Local Union 798, and I count it
a privilege.
BLACK SCHROEDER
TX
409/753-2264 918/663-6520 Press 2
2014 is off to a great start. The first three months
of this year have recorded man hours 2nd best in the
history of this local union. We are in the best shape
we have ever been in with regards to our finances,
our pension, health care, Voluntary Fund, and 401-K.
Danny, Wade, and Grant have done a great job representing us as Trustees on the PIBF board.
I would like to thank all the members who took
their time and hard earned money to come to the Steward School. It is important to
upgrade your knowledge of the NPLA, learn what Unionism and Brotherhood is really
about, and to be an active contributor of this great organization. Without the membership and all its participants, we cannot be a success.
Danny and Wade, along with the 798 staff, did a great job putting together another
very successful Steward School. All our speakers and inside guards did an excellent
job. You also helped the Ladies of 798 set a new record at their basket auction.
Thanks to our General President, Bill Hite and all the UA staff for their effort and
sincerity in trying to push the Keystone Pipeline thru, and also assigning a great
group of UA officers to speak at the Steward School. If any member left the Friday
night meeting not pumped up after listening to what Jim Moss had to say, and then
Danny finishing it off; “There’s a good chance you probably aren’t a real Union
Member”.
The work in Texas that started last fall is just about complete. There are still
several projects up for grabs that are being bid; the Sunoco work from West Texas to
Corsicana will bid in June with construction to begin this fall. We managed to get
5 or 6 Union contractors on the bid list. Sunoco is telling us they are about quality.
This is something you should be hearing from all the oil and gas companies, with all
the leaks and explosions we have seen recently, but unfortunately the word “Quality”
is rare in today’s world.
I have had one new pre-job with Price Gregory in Pecos, Texas. They have a
blanket pre-job to install an undetermined amount of gathering system for Anadarko
Petroleum in and around the Pecos area. This will be done under the NPLA with full
wages and benefits. Everyone on the project is required to wear FRCs. Working
6-10’s. Superintendent is Buck Hines and the Welder Foreman is Jerry Hanes. We
have an unknown completion date, but if this project materializes it could last a while.
If I can be of assistance to anyone please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Henkel’s and McCoy:
– Amity, PA. 18.5 miles of 24” new lay for Columbia Pipeline Group. Welder
Foreman, Dave Csepegi. Superintendent, Gary Harbison. 6-10’s. High Scale.
– State College, PA. 320’ of 24” Road bore for Spectra Energy. Welder Foreman,
Richard Warren. Superintendent, Jeff Adams. 6-10’s. High Scale.
– Holbrook, PA. Take up 4,900’ of 2-30” and 2-36” and install for Spectra Energy.
Welder Foreman, Steve Yost. Superintendent, Jerry Bash. 6-10’s. High Scale.
Michel’s Pipeline:
Tunkhannock, PA. 1,200’ of 16” pipe. New lay for PVR. Welder Foreman, Joe
Meche. Superintendent, Jayme Fye. 6-10’s. High Scale.
Minnesota Limited:
– La Jose, PA. Replace 2,000’ of 16” pipe for Columbia Pipeline Group. Welder
Foreman, Paul Lemon. Superintendent, William Burleson. 6-10’s. High Scale.
– Sarver, PA. 10,500’ of 12” and 3,100’ of 8” zaplock pipe for Equitable Gas.
Welder Foreman, Tim Schwendiman. Superintendent, Mark Carpenter. 5-10’s.
High Scale.
Rodenberg Diversified:
Clarksburg, WV. 4,300’ of 16” pipe. New lay for Antero Resources. Welder
Foreman, Craig Myers. Superintendent, Ranger Dorris. 6-10’s. High scale. Ongoing.
Sheehan Pipeline Construction:
Benwood, WV. 21 miles of 24” Pipe and Fabrication for Williams Ohio Valley
Midstream. Welder Foreman, Billy Hawkins. Superintendent, Joe Parrish. 6-10’s.
High Scale.
Welded Construction:
Allegany, PA. Various lengths and sizes. 8”-12” and 20”/30 miles for NFG
Midstream Clermont. Welder Foreman, David Kidd. Superintendent, Joe Carter.
6-10’s. High Scale.
RICK TAYLOR
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, PA, RI,
VT, VA, WV
PHILLIP W. WALLACE
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AR, IA, KS, MN, MT, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD
We enjoyed another well attended Steward School
this year. The presentations were informative and the
feedback was fantastic. It is always enjoyable to be
able to socialize with so many friends at one place.
There is such a feeling of family in our membership. There were many new faces that I was proud
to see showed an interest in learning all they could
about their Union. There was a lot of work put in for
everything to go off without a hitch; from the Golf
Tournament, the Retiree Dinner, the Crawfish Boil, to having our agendas typed and
printed. There are so many workers who are never recognized for their dedication
and hard work, and I would like to thank them from all of us. The Ladies of 798 put
on their annual Basket Auction and raffles. The membership and contractors helped
raise over $85,000 for charity, and that was a highlight of the week. We are thankful
for the opportunity for good work years, our contractors appreciate our production
rates, and everyone was able to contribute this year without feeling a financial hardship. Our Union members and their families are always there to give back, and I
think this is just another way we stand out.
Work has been a little slower getting started than anticipated for this year. The
weather and permits are slowing things down somewhat. I am sure once the work
breaks everyone who wants to go to work will have no problem working. The work
outlook is expected to be at least another 9 million man hour year. It is all good.
If I can be of any help to you, please call. As always: Be Safe! Be Proud! Be
Union!
Pre-Jobs:
Apex Pipeline Services:
– West Union, WV. New lay. 12 miles of 8”-12” and 16” pipe for EQT. Welder
Foreman, Jeff Yoak. Superintendent, Dana Keaton. 5-10’s. High Scale.
– West Union, WV. 7,500’ of 16” pipe rehab for Eureka Hunter. Welder Foreman,
Billy Evans. Superintendent, Doug Keaton. 5-10’s. High Scale
– Jacksonburg, WV. 10 miles of 12” and 16” pipe. New lay for EQT. Welder
Foreman, Matt Harris. Superintendent, Ransford Vickers. 5-10’s. High Scale.
Brothers Pipeline Corporation:
Nicholson, PA. Well connects. Various size pipe for Williams Field Services.
Welder Foreman, Eddie Chastain. Superintendent, Britt Boldt. 6-10’s. High
Scale.
I write this Blue Light report after returning from the
2014 Steward School. This year was, in my opinion,
the best Steward School I have ever attended. To me
it seems the 798 membership is all on the same page
to understand the National Pipeline Agreement for
what it is. It is a good agreement that works for the
contractors as well as the Unions that work under it.
If you weren’t able to come this year, make plans now
to attend next year. Your Business Manager, Danny
Hendrix has challenged everyone who attended to
bring one person with you next year that has never come so they can see what we are
all about. We had a lot of non-members there such as contractor supervisors and
office personnel who do payroll and benefits for our members. We encourage all
contractors and owners to come and listen and ask questions while we go from cover
to cover of this contract. So, if you are a Welder Foreman bring your Spread Man
and his office team next year. Communication cuts down on problems in the field.
It was a great honor for UA General President, Bill Hite to assign all the UA officers
to come to Tulsa to speak to the Real Deal Pipeliners. They all know who we are and
what we do. You may not realize it, but you are members of the best Local Union in
the whole United States and Canada. We are the Pipeliners. This is what we do; we
do it very well, and everybody knows it.
I want to thank UA Pipeline Director, Tom Gross and 798’s own Special
Representative, David Barnett for all the good news they brought to us about the
future of the Pipeline Industry. District 3 UA Vice President, Kenneth Edwards always
has good words for the Pipeliners and is a good friend of 798. Thanks to Jimmy
Hart and John Yale for taking time to speak to the membership. Another good friend
to 798 that spoke was Administrative Assistant to the General President, Pat Kellett.
Pat is the former Business Manager of LU 562 in St. Louis, Missouri, our very good
friends. Local 798 is always represented very well by attorneys Mike Shelton and
Ellen Boardman. Mike has served our membership in any accidents we may have at
no cost to you or our PIBF. Ellen is working hard to get our welding rigs out from
under the DOT regulations and I think she is close to something we can live with.
Thanks to UA Director of Energy, and the only Honorary Member of Local 798, our
own Trustee, Jim Moss. It’s always a homecoming when he comes to Tulsa. Thanks
for what you do and for what you’ve done for this Local.
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I want to touch just a bit on the UA Standard of Excellence that John Yale has
presented the last two years at the Steward School. You will hear more about this in
the near future when it becomes part of our National Pipeline Agreement. Like Danny
Hendrix says, it’s not really new to us, it’s just called something else. I’ve heard it for
38 years, and its meaning is, if you can’t get it you can’t stay. So think about it to see
if you have a problem keeping a job due to missed drug test, fired for not showing
up for work, or not doing your job. Don’t let the Standard of Excellence come down
on you.
The work outlook is great for my area this year. About 60% of my work will be
Integrity work doing sleeving, rehab, and some short take up and relay. Like I’ve said
the last 3 years, if you don’t have the Low Hydrogen uphill welding skills, you need
to spend some time at the Training Center. All the gas and oil companies in my area
are giving the in-service test to qualify you to weld on the hot lines and the Stopple
Fittings. Get yourself well rounded to work on anything that needs welding up,
down or sideways. I hope to see you in the field this season. Never forget United We
Stand, Divided We Fall!
New Prejobs:
McCizer Pipeline:
Little Rock, AR. 1 mile of 16” for Center Point Energy. Spread Man, Chad
Townsend. Welder Foreman, Jeremy Ryan. Job Steward, Darrell Glaze. 5-10’s.
High Scale.
Michels Pipeline:
– Beaver, OK. 30” Launcher Receiver and Valve Change outs for Northern Natural.
Spread Man, Larry Townsend. Welder Foreman, Randie Wolverton. Job Steward,
Rick Hemmer. 6-10’s. High Scale.
– Cut Bank, MT. 1000 ft. of 12” HDD and 1000 ft. of 8” HDD for Phillips 66.
Spread Man, Rob Healy. Welder Foreman, Vince Johnson. Job Steward, Mike
Runyon. 6-10’s. High Scale.
– Fort Ransom, ND. Station Valve Change Outs for TransCanada. Spread Man,
Dyrk Allen. Welder Foreman, Justin Head. Job Steward, Frank Watt. 6-10’s.
High Scale.
Price Gregory:
Wynona, OK. Pump Station for Flanagan South. Spread Man, Larry Wright.
Welder Foreman, Glen Lewis. Job Steward, Roger Wheeler. 6-10’s. High Scale.
Minnesota Limited:
Keene, ND. Blanket Gathering System. Steel, Poly, and Flex Steel for Hess.
Spread Man, Mike Buric. Welder Foreman, Ryan Swartz. Job Steward, Wayne
Petz. 6-10’s. High Scale.
CHRIS LANCASTER
IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN
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I am writing this report after returning from the
2014 Steward School. Those of you who were unable
to attend truly missed a good learning event, as well
as a great time; it gets better every year. It was enjoyable for me to get to visit with as many members as
possible along with being able to enjoy the dinners
and other events. If you have not been to the Steward
School, I want to encourage you to make plans to
attend next year. It is vitally important that we all, as
union members, know and understand the agreement.
This will help you in protecting our work on jobs. I know it is easy to find an excuse
not to attend, but if we don’t know the agreement, how can we protect it?
I would like to thank the retirees for their hard work and dedication for holding
together and helping us get the good wages and working condition we all enjoy
today. As members, we stand up for what is right, treat each other with respect,
conduct ourselves as the proud and great union we are, and don’t give up what our
members in the past and present have fought to get for us.
The work outlook for the year looks great. I hope everyone will take advantage
of the work that is going to be out there this year and make this year one of the best
years ever. I know all the jobs coming up are not going to be the long, large diameter pipe, but we as a union have to man all the work. If we can’t man these jobs, they
are not going to be canceled; but may be done by a non-union contractor. Most of
the smaller projects in the east usually turn out to be good, long lasting jobs because
of the hills and the limited work space that make them difficult to lay.
It’s work season, so let’s all go out. Be safe and have a prosperous work year.
I hope to see you on the R.O.W. soon, at the Union Meetings, and Steward School
next year.
If I can be of assistance, give me a call. Thanks and be safe.
I have held the following pre-jobs:
1127 Construction:
Belpre, OH. 10,000’ of 8”. Welder Foreman, Dave Kandel. Superintendent, Jeff
Smith. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 5-1-14.
Appalachian Pipeline:
Pikeville, KY. 2200’ of 20” Take-up and relay. Welder Foreman, Derick Bennett.
Superintendent, Anthony Campbell. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 5-1-14.
CBC Pipeline:
Cambridge, OH. 19,124’ of 24-6” Duel Line. Welder Foreman, Matt Hall.
Superintendent, Wes Stevenson. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 5-20-14.
Geeding Construction:
Lima, OH. 800’of 10” road bore. Welder Foreman, Luke Hahn. Superintendent,
Greg Geeding. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 5-1-14.
Henkels & McCoy:
Barnesville, OH. 6.7 miles of 20”. Welder Foreman, Gary Weems.
Superintendent, Sonny Weems. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 4-5-14.
InterCon Construction:
– Ortonville, MI. 200’ of 30” Replacement. Welder Foreman, Chad Kruger.
Superintendent, Bob Workman. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 4-3-14.
– Stockbridge, MI. 500’ of 30”. Welder Foreman, Jason Carlson. Superintendent,
Russ Sennhenn. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 7-1-14.
Mid-Ohio Contracting:
Uhrichsville, OH. 35,000’ of 20” Welder Foreman, Ryan Frey. Superintendent,
Greg Stanley. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 6-14-14.
Otis Eastern:
East Palestine, OH. 32 miles of 12”. Welder Foreman, Paul Pailette.
Superintendent, Rod Tyson. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-15-14.
Pipeline Energy Group:
– Triadelphia, WV. 4619’ of 20 & 12” in Ohio. Welder Foreman, Nathen Lampton.
Superintendent, Bub Smith. Working 5-10’s and 1-8. Approx. completion
4-14-14.
– Triadelphia, WV. 4681’ of 12” in Ohio. Welder Foreman, Josh Hall.
Superintendent, Bub Smith. Working 5-10’s and 1-8. Approx. completion
4-14-14.
Price Gregory:
Cambridge, OH. 17,100’ of 24”. Welder Foreman, Stan Campbell.
Superintendent, Greg Newcomp. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 4-20-14.
R.L.Coolsaet:
Hudson, OH. 700’ of 10” Take-up and relay. Welder Foreman, Tracy McManus.
Superintendent, Joe Elliott. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 5-14-14.
RL Morris:
Ithaca, MI. 12-36” Anomaly digs plus fabrication. Welder Foreman, Brian Golden.
Superintendent, Jon Lantzer. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 5-24-14.
Welded Construction:
– Cambridge, OH. 36,000’ of 16” and 6”. Welder Foreman, William Ferguson.
Superintendent, Kevin Elkeberry. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 4-24-14.
– Alliance, OH. 38 miles of 12”. Welder Foreman, Shannon Jackson.
Superintendent, Gerald Hill. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-15-14.
Union Pipeline
Beaver Falls, PA
Welder Larry Messick
Precision
Fenton, MI
Minnesota Limited in LaJose, PA
Associated
Huntsville, TX
Brothers and Sisters, after attending the 2014 Steward
away for any reason. It is ours, and we must do whatSchool, I am convinced it was the best to date. It was
ever to keep it.
good to see so many showing solidarity and a willingSo if you see a non-union welder, talk to that man or
ness to be a part of their Local Union.
woman. Tell them the benefits of being union and what
To me, the highlight of the Steward School was the
we can achieve together. Explain to them the sacrifices
Retiree Banquet. It was a humbling experience to be
made for what we all enjoy today, union and non-union
in the presence of so many who had accomplished so
alike, and that if they are a pipeline welder they need
much; not only for organized labor but for you and I.
to be a member of 798. Without welders helping them,
These are the men who started it all. They came from
the non-union cannot survive. If we all stick together as
all different walks of life; cotton fields, coal mines,
one we can control our own destiny.
factories, and mills, but they all shared a
I have worked all over the U.S. and
common goal: a better life for their famseveral places overseas and anywhere
ily. They not only wanted a living wage,
in the world that I have been they
but health care for their families, and the
knew who 798 was. Local 798 always
opportunity to retire with dignity. Along
has, and always will, set the standard.
with this vision, they shared a marketAs everyone knows, whatever way
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able craft, great determination, and
798 goes, so goes the industry.
fortitude. But the best thing they shared was solidarity,
In
closing,
I
would
just like to say: always remember
and the willingness to endure whatever hardship to see
your
oath
of
obligation,
and above all, stand in Solidarity
their dream through. These are the men that shaped the
with
your
Union
Brothers
and Sisters. This, we not only
Pipeline Industry demanding fair pay, respect, and their
owe to ourselves and our families, but to our retirees
hard work and determination endures today in all the
and the industry as a whole. Support your local union,
conditions which so many take for granted.
go to union meetings, and bring a friend who has never
So I feel that the ultimate way to honor these men is
been before. We are a family, and a family always sticks
that we remain as diligent in our work as they were
together.
before us. Nothing that we have today was given to us;
Fraternally, Ronnie M. Hill
it has all been bought and paid for by the commitment
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Organizing
With the work season just starting, I would like to
address a serious safety issue. Every year we lose members to traffic accidents often caused by someone driving
while sleepy. The statistics for this type of accident are
staggering and the more time you spend on the road,
the greater the odds are that you’ll be involved in such
an incident. On-the-job driving involves heavy responsibility, so make sure you get enough rest to drive alert.
Whenever going to a job or on the way home from a
lay-off, remember there is NOTHING worth risking your
life and the lives of others.
Here are some tips for staying awake and aware when
you drive on the job, to and from work, and on your
own time:
• Get enough sleep before you drive. For
most people, eight hours of sleep every 24
hours is about right, but everyone is different.
• If you have a choice, don’t drive during your normal sleeping hours. If you are
accustomed to being asleep at 2 a.m. you
could easily doze off behind the wheel at that hour.
• If you start to get sleepy, pull off the road in a safe
place and take a nap. Be sure to lock your vehicle
doors and be prepared to drive away promptly if your
security is threatened.
• Plan your route with overnight accommodations or
highway rest areas in mind. Make reservations at a
motel, or have alternative accommodation lined up.
Vacationers can use sources such as an automobile
association to locate rest areas. Planning these stops in
advance keeps you from driving around tired looking
for a place to spend the night.
• Eat lightly and often rather than larger meals. The
meat and potato platter, dessert included, at the truck
stop can make you sleepy.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages and other drugs. Even ordinary medications such as cold and cough remedies can
contain ingredients to make you drowsy.
• Keep your vehicle interior fairly cool with plenty of
fresh air.
• Shift position frequently, instead of remaining static
for long periods of time.
• Take breaks at least every two hours. Walk around
in the fresh air for a while instead of just walking from
your vehicle to a warm coffee shop. A fast paced walk
around the rest area can do wonders to get your circulation going again to keep you alert.
• Switch with your co-driver every couple
of hours. You can also ask your co-driver to
stay awake to keep you company and keep
an extra set of eyes on the road.
• If you are alone, use your radio or CD
player for company.
• Keep your eyes moving. Look at the road and traffic
far ahead, check your mirrors often and scan the sides
of the road.
• Check your instrument panel often, making sure your
speed is within posted limits and not becoming erratic
because of fatigue or inattention. Consider turning
your instrument lights down low to keep your eyes
adjusted to the darkness outside.
The only substitute for sleep is sleep. Short-term measures may help you stay alert for a while, but eventually you will need to sleep, even if you are behind the
wheel of a vehicle. We hope you have a safe trip to and
from all the jobs this year so please keep this article in
mind when traveling.
Safety
First
I think one of the reasons I learned to weld was because I didn’t enjoy
mother, girlfriend, boyfriend, etc. Wake up and take care of your own
school. The lecture periods didn’t hold my interest and I couldn’t even enjoy
business. No one can make a commitment to go to a job for you and it
lunch period because the food wasn’t that good – except for those great
is the same as not answering your phone.
big yeast rolls that they smeared butter on with a paint brush! Our Steward
5. If you are working, don’t call and apply for a job or put yourself on the
School has totally changed my opinion about school. The BBQ and crawfish
wheel. Those actions require me to file charges and I file enough for
were fantastic; the material is interesting and presented well; and last but not
those no-shows I mentioned in number 1.
least, the socializing and fun to be had will make you happy to go to work to
6. When you are laid off and have worked less than the 300 – 450 – 600
get rested. If you haven’t been to Tulsa to the Steward School, you are miss– 1200 hours allowed for your pay scale, call and get on the wheel
ing out on seeing an aspect of this union that will reinforce the concept of it
within 5 days to get your spot back. You cannot imagine how many
being a brotherhood and extended family. If you did come, accept Danny’s
want to wait 2 weeks or a month and then get mad at us in Dispatch
challenge and come back next year and bring someone that has never been.
because they didn’t do what is required of everyone. Also, remember
I would like to apologize to those that did come for my absence through
that the 300 – 450 – 600 – 1200 hour rules are subject to your Out-ofmost of the activities. Traditionally, the work broke after
Work Date. If you work 2 jobs those hours add together, not
Steward School, but that is not the case in recent years.
a new count on each new job.
The work is pretty much a year-round proposition with
7. Fill out your Out-of-Work Card properly. I hate when
close to 2,000 members working throughout the winter
someone gets mad at me because they didn’t get called
months. This past winter was no exception! We had some
when a job right by their house required a 45 test and they
of the largest man-hour months ever recorded. Before the
didn’t have it marked. Also, if you hold a book in one clasBy Kevin Leeper
Steward School comes around the work really starts to ramp
sification don’t check skills in another classification.
up. I hate to say it because of how it sounds, but I guess me not having time
8. If you are a Helper and job number 2 of the Journeyman Jobline is
to come to the Steward School is a good thing!
one you want, you can’t apply for it. I will call and offer you the Helper
The work is still continuing to pour in. From all accounts there have been
number 2 job. If you turn it down you will lose your position on the
more job notifications sent in already this year than the same time last year,
wheel. The same goes for anyone else applying in another classificaand we worked in excess of 9 million man-hours last year. With that being
tion different than their own.
said, I feel I should address some issues and problems that need to be corIn general, read the Dispatch Out-of-Work Policies. If everyone is held acrected as we go into the 2014 conventional pipeline season:
countable and abides by the same rules, the system is fair.
1. If you take a dispatch – show up for the job. In most cases you called
We are looking forward to as good a year this year as we had last year. If we
and asked for the job. Not showing up is a poor reflection on us all.
can help, give us a call in the Dispatch office at (918) 610-2761. We are in
2. Leave the drugs alone! The amount of our people missing drug tests is the office Monday thru Friday from 8 AM until 4:30 PM and most Saturday
shameful. Additionally, don’t show up drunk the first day of the job!
mornings. The Jobline can be accessed Monday thru Friday from 5PM until
3. Answer your phone when you call and request a job. YOU are the one
7 AM at (918) 610-2745. There is plenty of work out there so sign up for a
that asked for the dispatch. If you do it twice, you lose your spot on the long one or a short one and when it’s done get another. Jobs are like street
wheel just like when you are called from the top of the wheel.
cars right now so please don’t use long-term unemployment to avoid short4. Answer the phone yourself. We cannot give the information to your
term employment!
Dispatch
Report
The Local 798 Training Center extends a special Thank You to P.S.S. for their donation of
supplies. Pictured with Training Director Farron Hollabaugh are Ron Bell, Chris Cheatham,
and Michael Roche of P.S.S. We certainly appreciate the generous help and
support we receive from our vendors.
2013 / 2014
Pipeliners Voluntary Fund Scholarships Awarded
The Pipeliners Voluntary Fund Scholarship Program is pleased
to announce the following winners. These students successfully completed the scholarship program requirements and were
selected as the highest-ranking applicants. The recipients were
chosen by an independent evaluator that scored the applicants
according to factors such as their grade point average, the difficulty level of their academic program, the strength of their recommendation letters, and the overall assessment of their essay.
Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients, and to all of
our candidates who are expanding their opportunities through
the pursuit of higher education. Thanks also go to our contributors to the Voluntary Fund who have made this program
possible.
Cole Hendrix Forrest worked the summer
of 2013 as a Welder’s Helper. As a result of
this wonderful opportunity, Cole realized he
wanted to be a part of this great organization and became a proud member of 798 in
August of 2013. He is looking forward to
returning to the pipeline this summer.
Cole is currently a sophomore at Oklahoma
State University. He is pursuing a major
in Management Information Systems. He
holds a 3.6 GPA while being very active on
campus. Cole is a founding father of the
Oklahoma State University chapter of the Judicial Board. It is important to Cole to give back to the community, so he volunteers
weekly at the humane society, worked the MS bike ride, donates
blood regularly, and recently took the Polar Plunge for Special
Olympics.
Cole is the grandson of Doyle Hendrix. Doyle is a 22-year retired
Welder who also served Local 798 as a Business Agent and Financial Secretary-Treasurer. Cole’s uncle and younger brother are
also members of 798.
Stacy Bratcher Brown is the daughter of
Dana Bratcher, Welder Member, and Sandra Bratcher and the niece of Ray and Neva
Edwards and Woodrow and Karen Bratcher.
She is currently a registered nurse and works
in an emergency department in San Antonio, TX. She has been a nurse since 2007,
but will soon transition her career to an advanced practice nurse, also known as a nurse
practitioner. She completed her registered
nursing program in 2007 at Baptist School
of Health Professions, where she maintained
a 4.0 grade average and was a valedictorian. In 2010, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Texas Tech
University with honors of Suma Cum Laude, and made the Presidents or Deans list each semester with an overall GPA of 3.9.
She will complete the Family Nurse Practitioner program at
Texas Tech University this spring, where she has maintained a 4.0
thus far. Upon completion of this program her plans include
continuing to work in the emergency department as a nurse
practitioner.
Katie Jo Loyd is the wife of Local 798
Helper Jonathan Loyd. She grew up in the
rural community of Champion, embedded in the Pennsylvania hills. There she
attended Connellsville Area High School
until 11th grade and then transferred to an
online High School named PA Cyber. PA
Cyber allowed her to fulfill her high school
requirements with college courses at Penn
State. She graduated in 2011 with a 3.89
grade point average.
Currently she is a sophomore majoring in an Energy Sustainability Policy at the Pennsylvania State University World Campus.
She chose to pursue online courses at Penn State because of the
flexibility it offers due to traveling and the advanced curriculum
it offered in her field of study. She is planning on pursuing a
career in the petroleum industry, carrying out policy-related
roles for firms and organizations with energy and sustainability
interests. She is also seeking professions that focus on energy and
environmental designs to promote more sustainable lifestyles and
communities such as a Renewable Energy Production Coordinator or an Energy Reporting Administrator. During her education,
she has maintained a 3.65 grade point average and has made the
Dean’s List every semester. As the first high school graduate in
her family, her dream of attending college was very distant so she
is grateful for this opportunity.
Shanna Herman was born and raised in
Dawson Creek, BC, Canada. Her family
moved to Tyler, TX in the summer of 2011.
She took a year off from school right after
moving to work and then began attending
Dallas Baptist University in the fall of 2012.
She is a Math Education major and plans to
graduate in December 2016. She works as a
math tutor on campus and is also a student
worker in the College of Natural Science
and Math. Beginning in May 2014, she will
be the student Math Lab Coordinator. Her
first year she maintained a 4.0 GPA and was on the President’s
List and her current GPA is a 3.96, putting her on the Dean’s
List. She also became a member of Sigma Chi Eta, a DBU specific sorority that ministers to single mothers in the community
by throwing baby showers for them. She became the Administrative Chair of Sigma in January 2014. She also volunteers
with the International Tutoring Program at DBU and is now the
main leader for the program. Shanna is the daughter of Welder
member Glenn Herman.
Tyler Helms is currently double majoring
in Economics and Political Science as part
of Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona
State University. He is also a member of
the Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma
Honor Societies. Tyler attended Ironwood
Ridge High School in Tucson, AZ, where he
graduated with honors, a 4.33 GPA, and in
the top ten of his class. Tyler is the son of
Helper Member Kevin Helms. His grandfather, and two elder brothers were also
members of the Pipeliners Union 798.
Kayla L. Fox is a History and Philosophy double major at
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). She was accepted into
SFA’s School of Honors in her first semester and has completed
their requirements to graduate with honors. She has also been
accepted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi
Alpha Theta, and Phi Eta Sigma. She was
secretary of Phi Alpha Theta for one year
and vice president of the Yoseikan Budo club
for two years. She helped start a Philosophy
club and is the first president of the club.
She has been a history tutor at SFA since
Fall 2011 and a reader/scribe, note taker,
and typist for SFA’s Disability Services since
Fall 2012. In Fall 2013, she was an SFA 101
teaching assistant and has been a student
instructor for a History course this (Spring
2014) semester. She has maintained a 3.7
GPA and will graduate in May 2014 with her Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduating with her BA, she hopes to attend graduate
school to study nineteenth century American history. She is the
daughter of Local 798 Welder Member Bryan Fox.
Taylor Nicole Ryan is the daughter of Justin Ryan and
Angie Stanford of Magazine, AR, and is the
granddaughter of Jerry Ryan, Local 798
Organizer. In 2013, she graduated with
honors from J.D. Leftwich High School,
where she was a member of many clubs
and activities. Taylor was a member of the
cheerleading squad from 2007-2013, and
was granted the honor of being Captain
both her Junior and Senior years. Many
hours of her time were dedicated to the
High School Heroes club, a selective organization that searches for students with
exceptional academic achievements, good leadership qualities,
and characteristics that would exemplify a good role model for
young, elementary school kids. Her other clubs included: Future
Business Leaders of America, Quiz Bowl, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, Reading Rattlers, Relay for Life, Newspaper and Yearbook. Participating in all of these activities, however, did not
affect the importance of academics or community involvement in
Taylor’s life. She maintained a 3.7 GPA and volunteered as Little
League Cheerleading Coach for both the 2011-2012 and 20122013 school years. Taylor was a completer of the Smart Core
curriculum, scored a 31 on her ACT, and was granted her certification in Financial Literacy. Taylor is currently a freshman at the
University of Central Arkansas where she is a Chemistry major
with an emphasis in Pre-Pharmacy. In the future, she plans on
attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences –
College of Pharmacy, obtaining her Pharm. D, and eventually
owning her own pharmacy.
Mary Katelyn Perry is the daughter of
Robert Jeffrey Perry and first grandchild
of Retired Welder Member Robert Doyle
Perry. She grew up in Summertown, TN
where she graduated high school in 2012.
While attending school she was involved
in several clubs including the BETA club,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Health Occupation Students of America, and the Student Government Association. During high
school she dual enrolled and attended the
local community college, Columbia State, to jumpstart her college
career. By the time she graduated high school, she had completed
24 credit hours of college courses, which put her almost a full year
ahead of schedule.
In the summer of 2012, she moved to Murfreesboro, TN to attend
Middle Tennessee State University to pursue a degree in Social
Work. Since her time there began, she has become involved
with many different organizations. Those include the Social
Work Forum (community service and social work practices), Phi
Alpha Honor Society (national Social Work Honor Society), and
The Point College Aged Ministry of New Vision Baptist Church.
Through these and other organizations, she has had numerous
opportunities to learn new skills and give back to the community
locally and abroad. During the past year she was able to attend
a seminar and training on suicide prevention and also work with
social service agencies in Murfreesboro, travel to the povertystricken town of La Represa in the Dominican Republic to serve
the community, and she’s currently part of a marketing team
planning a campus-wide event in April.
Her future plans are not set in stone, because life is ever changing.
She is on track to graduate in the spring of 2015, and if nothing
changes between now and then, she will graduate with honors
and a year ahead of schedule. Her internship in the fall will
potentially bring new options to the table for her explore, but as
of now she plans to pursue graduate school soon after receiving
her BSW.
Tyler Childs graduated High School with a 4.0 GPA and is currently a senior with a 3.67 GPA. He is a member of Alpha Chi Honor Society, Henderson State University’s Honors College Program,
and was voted Greek Man of the Year for 2013. He volunteers as
a Campus Ambassador and is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fra-
ternity in which he has held various positions
including Junior Marshall, Vice President of
Recruitment, Vice President of Programming, and President. He has served as
All-Greek Council Representative and Vice
President of the Honors Hall Council.
Other organizations Tyler is involved in
include the Biology Club, Spanish Club,
Chemistry Club, Heart & Key Service Organization, and Student Government Association. He spends a lot of time serving the
community as well. He walks dogs weekly
at Arkadelphia Humane Society, reads to children at Perrit Elementary School, spends time with the kids at Arkadelphia Boys
and Girls Club, participates in the Reddie to Serve Day (biannual
campus-wide clean-up) and tutors students in Biology, Chemistry
and Spanish.
Tyler is the son of Welder member Tommy Childs and Welder
Helper member Natalie Childs. After graduating from Henderson
State University with a major in Biology and minors in Chemistry
and Spanish, he plans to further his education at the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences with hopes of becoming a Pediatric
oncologist.
Jennifer Austin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Paul G.
Blazer High School in Ashland, KY where
she was a member of the National Honor
Society, Spanish Honor Society, Beta Club,
and a varsity cheerleader. She is currently
a junior at Eastern Kentucky University and
has been on the President’s List all three
years with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. She is
majoring in Occupational Science with a
minor in Psychology and plans to continue
her education with a master’s degree in
Occupational Therapy at EKU. Her future
plans are to work with children who need
occupational therapy. Jennifer is a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at EKU in addition to the National Honor Society, Golden
Key Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. She
also spends time volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in
Lexington, KY and caring for two twin children in Richmond.
Jennifer is the daughter of Lynne Marsh and step-daughter of
Welder Helper member Brett Johnson, and a good family friend
of Welder Foreman Dave Ferguson.
Harry Faucett, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winner
Chelsea Harris is currently a senior at The University of Missis-
sippi. She will be receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
this May. She just completed a 10-week tax internship with
Ernst & Young, LLP. At the end of May, she will begin pursuing
her Master of Taxation degree at Ole Miss and next year she will
sit for the Certified Public Accountant Exam. Upon completion
of her Master’s degree, she will begin working full-time at Ernst
& Young, LLP in Memphis, TN. She is a Provost Scholar and has
made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll for the past 7 semesters. She
is an active member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta
Alpha Psi, Golden Key International Honor Society, Gamma Beta
Phi Honor Society, and Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. This
year she is serving as Secretary for the inaugural chapter of the
National Association of Black Accountants on her campus. She
recently received notice that she has been
selected as a recipient of a Taylor Medal in
the School of Accountancy, which is the
highest academic honor conferred by the
University. She is a private tutor in the
accounting department and participates
in various service activities throughout the
University and Oxford communities. She
is the daughter of Lesley and Jewel Harris.
Her father is a 13-year Journeyman member of Pipeliners Union 798.
Cheryl Post and Family thank all Brothers and
Sisters who have donated to the Voluntary
Fund for the donation upon the passing of
Frank Post. Also for the beautiful flowers,
cards, visits and prayers they received; they
appreciate your thoughtfulness. Frank was a
proud and loyal member of Local Union 798
for 50 years. Special thanks to John and Troy
Post, Bob Butterworth and all who worked
with Frank through the years.
Marlin Daniels says thank you for your kind
expression of sympathy at the passing of his
father, Tully Daniels. He loved pipelining and
his Brothers and Sisters.
Ricky and Rebecca Standridge would like to
thank all who contribute to the Voluntary
Fund. A special thank you to Kenneth Nord,
Raymundo Izquierdo and David Dickerson.
The help was very much appreciated. They are
thankful to belong to such a special organization that is willing to help each other in times
of need. Thank you and God bless you all.
John Blalock and Family wish to thank everyone for keeping their family in your thoughts
and prayers during their time of need. They
would also like to thank all the members who
donate to the Voluntary Fund. The money
that was sent was greatly appreciated.
Paul Ginn and Family say thank you to everyone who contributes to the Voluntary Fund.
The check received will help cover expenses
during his wife’s battle with Alzheimer’s. The
monetary help was greatly appreciated.
John West writes to thank those who gave him
financial help when his father, David West,
had a stroke earlier this month. It was greatly
appreciated. He extends a special thanks to
Richard Sowell, Danny Poole and Lynn Poole.
Roger Burns thanks all members, and especially Mike Miller, for efforts regarding the
contribution from the Voluntary Fund during
the time of his mom’s passing. Your thoughtfulness is sincerely appreciated.
Dennis and Sandy Langley would like to thank
Local 798 and everyone who contributes to the
Voluntary Fund for the gift they received.
Monty Samford sends heartfelt thanks for
thinking of him when he had his accident
last summer and also after the sudden passing
of his father. He is proud to work with such
an honorable group of people and is sincerely
grateful for the gifts from the Voluntary Fund.
Tim and Annette Reed want you to know
how much your kindness has meant to them.
Thank you from their family to yours.
Alton Thompson writes to thank the Voluntary
Fund for the help. Special thanks to Black
Schroeder, Dean Evans and Tim Holt.
Richard and Jessica Criswell say thank you so
much for the gift.
Carl Doyl wishes to thank everyone who contributes to the Voluntary Fund. It was greatly
appreciated. Special thanks to Bobby Harvey
for his help.
Lauduffar Winding, on behalf of Laudris
Winding & Family, thanks everyone for the
many heart-filled texts, phone calls and most
of all, the many prayers for their family. It
really shows we are one big family of pipeliners. Special thanks to Wade Pilgreen.
Tommy and Inga McIntosh wish to thank
the Brothers and Sisters of Local 798 who so
generously contributed to the Voluntary Fund.
The check was greatly appreciated after the
passing of Tommy’s father from cancer. A special thank you to (Junior) Overstreet.
Mario Zavala and Family wish to express their
most sincere thankfulness to the Voluntary
Fund and to all the members who contribute
to it. The gift was much appreciated after
Mario’s father passed away suddenly. Special
thanks to Mark Witt, Luis Flores and Santos
Baeza.
Carla McCleese would like to thank all her
Brothers and Sisters who donate to the
Voluntary Fund. The check she received
during her time off work for surgery was so
greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Sam
Fultz, Cody Pedigo and Paul Davis.
Matt Ward thanks everyone who contributes
to the Voluntary Fund for the help he received.
His shoulder surgery went great and he is healing fast. He would like to personally thank
Tom (T.C.) Collins, Savannah Collins, Steve
Ward and Jeff Mathis.
Bob Beirne greatly appreciates the help he
received from the Voluntary Fund after his
heart attack. Thank you to all the Brothers
and Sisters who contribute. A special thanks
to Rick Taylor and Mike Beirne.
Joe Kisner and Family wish to thank each and
every one who contribute to the Voluntary
Fund, for the assistance they received after the
loss of their son, James. They greatly appreciate all the calls and cards. Special thanks to
Gary Chambers and Rick Taylor.
Maria Campbell wants to thank all the
Brothers and Sisters who contribute to the
Voluntary Fund. She appreciated the help as
she still has a couple of months left of recovery.
Special thanks to Paul Davis.
Kenny and Jamie Landis thank everyone
who contributes to the Voluntary Fund for
the help they received when he got sick in
Ohio. Special thanks to Billy Martell, Chris
Lancaster, Wade Pilgreen, Danny Hendrix and
all the hands on the CBC job. So blessed to be
part of this great Local!
Doy and Annette Knight say it is a privilege
to be a member of such a great pipeline family. They truly appreciate the help from the
Voluntary Fund during Annette’s recent surgery. They say an extra thanks to Kent Fritts
and Phillip Wallace.
Joe Burgan wishes to thank all who give to
and believe in the Voluntary Fund. The gift
he received helped with some of the on-going
hospital bills. A special thank you goes to all
the Helpers on the Rockford job in Clarksburg,
WV, and also to Andrew Martin and Mona
Fears.
Zachary Talarico sincerely thanks all his
Brothers and Sisters who donate to the
Voluntary Fund. It’s a generous cause to those
in need and having hard times. Special thanks
to Wade Pilgreen and Danny Hendrix.
The Gardner Family (Patsy, Stevie, Wesley,
Danny, Chip & Jennifer) send a big thank you
to the members who donate to the Voluntary
Fund for the check. To all the officers, members and staff of 798, thank you for the beautiful Bible, sympathy cards and verses.
Tracy Gingrich and daughters would like to
thank the Voluntary Fund. It has been a blessing in their lives. There are many 798 Welders
that have been like family to her and Robert
over the years. Thank you all very much for
thinking of them.
Louie Langley appreciates the help he received
from the Voluntary Fund when he had surgery. Thanks to all who contribute to the fund.
A very special thank you to Robert Johnson.
Bob and Christy Houston would like to thank
everyone who donates to the Voluntary Fund.
The money received was very helpful after
Bob’s back surgery. They are very proud to
be a part of this large extended family. There
may be small disagreements at times but when
push comes to shove everyone stands together.
A special thanks to Janet Degeyter.
David “Tado” and Rhonda Spann wish to
thank the members of 798 who contribute
to the Voluntary Fund for the money they
received when their house flooded. Special
thanks to Phillip Wallace, Carrol Morris, Elvis
Stilwell, Sky Spivy, Colt Grubbs, and Kenny
Tucker. It is a blessing and a privilege to belong
to such a great local.
Travis and Mary Crabtree thank everyone
who contributes to the Voluntary Fund. The
check received after Mary’s father passed
away in SD was much appreciated and helpful. Special thanks to Danny Hendrix, Wade
Pilgreen, and Bruce Weeks. He is proud to be
a member of such a great organization.
Danny Cloy sends his thanks to all the participants in the Voluntary Fund for the assistance
given when his wife, Barbara, had carotid surgery and hip replacement. With the benefits
of insurance, retirement, and brotherhood,
he can’t see why anyone would want to work
non-union. Those people don’t know what
they are missing. He gives special thanks
to James Loggins, Kenneth Raimer, Woody
Bratcher, Danny Hendrix and Wade Pilgreen.
Loren Brashier thanks everyone who puts in
to the Voluntary Fund. It really helped with
his travel expenses. Special thanks to Johnny
Huskey and Stanley Ingram.
Van and Mary Michael wish to thank Danny
Hendrix, Wade Pilgreen and everyone who
contributes to the Voluntary Fund. Your gift
was very much appreciated.
Wade and Denise Bagwell thank everybody
who contributes to the Voluntary Fund. They
would especially like to thank Ramie Rogers,
Cliff Sinclair and Wayne Fontenot for the support and contributions after the death of their
oldest son, Clayton. It’s nice to know you have
family everywhere.
Glenn A. Duffy, Jr, Journeyman Spacer,
Gravette, AR
Allen J. Ellis, Journeyman Spacer, Dibble, OK
Toney M. Graham, Helper, Carriere, MS
William H Henderson, Journeyman Spacer,
Chatanooga, TN
Kim S. Lewis, Helper, Woodville, TX
Charles W. Richards, Welder, Wichita, KS
Edell A. Usry, Welder, Wilmar, AR
David Thompson and his sister, Brenda are
very thankful to the Voluntary Fund for the gift
received. Thank you for your act of kindness
and compassion. Special thanks to Raymond
Johnson
Richard and Tina Brown would like to thank
their Brothers and Sisters who contribute to
the Voluntary Fund. The check received after
Richard’s double knee replacement was greatly
appreciated. They are so thankful to be a member of an organization that cares so much for
its members.
Neil Oswalt writes on behalf of his family to
thank you for the help in their time of need.
He cannot fully express their gratitude for the
support the 798 family provides.
Cindy Minton and Family want to thank all the
caring Brothers and Sisters who so graciously
helped them in their time of need. The financial help allowed them to focus on what was
most important. Special thanks to Troy Post
and Craig Gainer.
Georgia and Donald Benavides would like
to thank the Voluntary Fund and all who
contribute. A special thank you to her son,
Danny Randolph and John Knight. Also, thank
you to Danny Hendrix for his heart-touching
phone call.
Karen Denton says thank you for the Holy Bible
and beautiful card. God Bless you all.
James Hendricks thanks all the Brothers and
Sisters who contribute to the Voluntary Fund
for the money he received during the illness
and the passing of his father. He is so thankful to be a member of this organization. He
especially thanks Shawn Myers for the letter
on his behalf.
Michael Ayers would like to thank the
Voluntary Fund and all the Brothers and Sisters
who contribute for the generous gift. It is
greatly appreciated. Also, a special thank you
to Doug Gochneaur.
William Aurthur offers thanks to the members
and officers of Local 798 and to all those who
contribute to the Voluntary Fund, for the gift
he received.
George L. Burnett, 87 year-old Retired Welder
of Elgin, TX passed away January 2, 2014.
Marc D. Sherer, 63 year-old Retired Journeyman
Spacer of Albuquerque, NM passed away
January 27, 2014.
Eric C. Chambless, 59 year-old Welder of
Frankston, TX passed away February 17, 2014.
Arthur Mackie, 60 year-old Journeyman Spacer
of Eagle Rock, MO passed away February 22,
2014.
Robert C. Blackston, 79 year-old Retired
Journeyman Spacer of Odessa, TX passed away
February 24, 2014.
Jesse W. Gardner, 82 year-old Retired
Journeyman Spacer of Farmington, NM passed
away February 27, 2014.
Billy L. Gray, 86 year-old Retired Welder of
Bernice, LA passed away March 1, 2014.
Boyd E. McBrayer, 61 year-old Helper of Park
Hill, OK passed away March 14, 2014.
Wayne Nelson, 75 year-old Retired Welder of
Livingston, TX passed away March 15, 2014.
Robert C. King, Jr., 54 year-old Journeyman
Spacer of Portland, TX passed away March 17,
2014.
Bobby C. Gipson, 81 year-old Retired Welder of
Bigelow, AR passed away March 21, 2014.
Philip Benoit, 58 year-old Welder of Sulphur,
LA passed away March 21, 2014
Carl Doles, 97 year-old Retired Welder of
Guthrie, OK passed away March 24, 2014.
Lonnie D. Baker, 59 year-old Welder of Glen
Rose, TX passed away March 27, 2014.
MO passed away November 25, 2012.
2010 Jayco Eagle Super Lite. 25.5ft long, 5th
wheel, one slide. Just asking payoff of $20,000.
Contact Joe Thornhill at (402) 705-8611.
SAE 300 Red Face 2012 Model. Perkins 4
cylinder diesel engine, 2 Cables remotes, 125ft
remote cord by Cables, 790 hours on machine.
Runs good, welds good. $12,000 obo. Cash
only, buyer responsible for pick-up. Call Wesley
(304) 966-1949.
2006 Coachman Spirit of America 26ft bumper
pull travel trailer. Asking $12,000 obo. Located
near Russellville, AR. Contact Joseph at (479)
970-6971.
1968 Redface SA 250 for sale. As is $3500. Cut
down to short hood and painted to color of your
choice $4500. Brand new exciter armature and
looked over with fine tooth comb by machinist.
ROW ready, welds great! Includes new, never
used, remote. Please contact Zach at (501) 6583616 for pics and more info.
For sale, the hood fan. It cools and defogs, for
scoop and pancake hoods. Easy install. $33pp.
(801) 634-9063. If your fan doesn’t spin, try
spinning it with 40psi air pressure.
2012 GMC Sierra. 2 wheel drive, extended
cab. 40,969 on the odometer. Temporary tuck,
wanting to get rid of it. If you’re interested,
call or text Michael at (318) 471-2975. Asking
$24,000.
Welder Hats. Tall/short crown, reversible and
non-reversible - $12 plus shipping. FR camouflage, non-reversible - $15 each plus shipping.
Harley Davidson, NFL, Disney, Hot Wheels,
Coke, Farmall, John Deere, US Army, and
NASCAR licensed fabrics available. Embroidery
$2 per letter/number. Call or text Carol at (970)
420-0199.
For Sale: 2005 Teton 36ft 5th Wheel. 4 seasons
package, 3 slides, electric awning, back up camera, heated tanks. Asking $34,500. 2010 F350
Super Duty Dually. 215,000 miles, air, power,
automatic. Asking $23,500. 25,000 lb Reese
5th wheel hitch included in package deal for
$56,500. Road Ready. Call Tim at (936) 6158540 or (936) 635-2603.
Brothers and Sisters, due to limited spacing, SHORT & PERSONAL items are
published as space permits. We try to print some in each category, and will
get to yours as soon as possible. All items must be submitted in writing.
Keystone – Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources
in Houston, TX
Roger D. Barnett, Welder, Haskell, OK
Keith D. Cumpston, Welder, Cameron, WV
Dell E. Davis, Welder, Winnsboro, LA
Kenneth M. Dickson, Welder, Sweeny, TX
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CUT HERE AND CARRY IN YOUR WALLET FOR DISCOUNT
PIBF NEWS
Robert “Bob” Kime, Director
Medical Breakthrough for Hepatitis C Patients
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver and is often
undetectable. It can be contracted from contaminated
blood, most commonly by needles shared through illicit
drug use, tattoos, piercings, and in some cases, contaminated transfusions. The disease affects more than three
million people in the United States. Hepatitis C is the
leading contributor to liver cancer and liver transplants.
During a recent meeting with our drug manager, CVS
Caremark, the Fund staff was informed that the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved two
new oral medications that can be used in combination
with the current antiviral regimen or to replace the
injectable component of the regimen, peginterferon
alfa.
The two new products are Olysio (simeprevir) capsules
and Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) tablets. We were told that both
drugs work by stopping the replication of the Hepatitis
C virus.
Olysio 150 mg capsules are a once-daily treatment that
must be used in combination with pegylated interferon
(Pegasys or Pegintron) and ribavirin. The wholesale
price for a 12-week course (84 days of capsules @ $790
each) of this medication will be $66,360 per the manufacturer, Janssen.
Sovaldi 400 mg tablets are a once-daily treatment that
can be used without the injectable peginterferon alfa.
This is good news because the peginterferon alfa injectable often contributes to patients not finishing their
course of Hepatitis C therapy, mainly due to the unfavorable side effects. The wholesale price for 12 weeks
(84 days of tablets @ $1,000 each) will be $84,000 per
the manufacturer, Gilead.
The Fund office is neither recommending nor even suggesting Hepatitis C patients move to either treatment.
This is being provided as information and we recommend you consult with your doctor to determine if it is
appropriate for your situation and whether or not you
would complete either program using proper intervention management.
Benefit Improvements
The Board of Trustees met on March 31, 2014 and
approved increases in the Following:
1. HRA benefit for 2014 – up to $4,000 for families
and single active members and $4,000 for members and their families on the retiree program.
Single retirees are eligible for $2,000 for 2014.
2. Pension benefits – a 13th check for retirees who
were in pay status December 1, 2013. The check
will be 150% of the retirees monthly benefit. This
payment is anticipated to be made in May or June
2014.
3. H&W Disability – increase the weekly short term
benefit from $100 a week to $250 a week effective
January 1, 2014 for up to 26 weeks.
4. H&W posting of hours – for participants covered under the health care plan that are unable
to work due to sickness, up to 720 hours can
be posted by the Fund office instead of 500 to
provide additional health care coverage.
The Trustees are meeting again the last week of April to
discuss additional improvements. After the meeting, a
detailed letter will be sent to all plan participants outlining the details and timing of all improvements.
918-280-4800 – www.pibf.org
115-S Gray Short-Sleeved T-Shirt with
Logo and pocket. (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 4XL).
$13.00
115-R Rumble of Unity Black
Short-Sleeved T-Shirt. (L, XL,
2XL, 4XL). $10.00
141 I’m a Union Member! Navy,
Short-Sleeved Pocketed T-Shirt. (S, L,
2XL, 3XL, 4XL). $12.00
206 Safety Short-Sleeved
Pocketed T-Shirt. Fluorescent
Green with Reflective Ink. Logo on
front pocket. (Back shown). (S, M,
L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL). $14.00
101-A Navy Summer Cap.
$13.00
101-B Navy / Tan
Summer Cap. $11.00
101-C2 Winter Camo Cap. $21.00
101-C Summer Camo Cap. $16.00
116 Navy Logo Hoodie. (2XL,
3XL, 4XL) $22.00
140 Carhartt Navy Blue
Jacket with Hood. Quilted Flannel lining in body, quilted
- nylon lining in sleeves. (M,
L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL).
$76.00
101-F Bone Brushed
Cotton Twill “Union Yes”
Sandwich Bill hat. $12.00
133 JFK Half Dollar
Coin. $3.00
101-G Navy Patriotic Cap. $9.00 101-J White Cap. $16.00
101-L Fitted Patriotic Cap. (S/M).
$17.00
101-K Navy / Tan Winter Cap.
$16.00
136 Local
Union 798
Glasses.
Set of 4.
12 oz.
$5.00
129 798 Money
Clip. $11.00
130
798 Key Chain.
“United We Bargain /
Divided We Beg”.
$8.00
101-M ”I’m All In”
sized hat. Back says 60th
Anniversary 1949-2009.
(Large only) $23.00
132
98 Computer Bag.
$40.00
104 Portfolio.
Navy. $15.00
137
798 Lapel Pin.
$4.50
116-C Sportsmaster
Masterfleece©
Three-Season
Jacket. With
embroidered 798
logo. Heavy-duty,
tear-resistant fabric.
Rain & stain resistant.
Lined. (M, L).. $75.00
139 Single Lock
Blade Knife.
$10.00
125 60th Anniversary
Case Pocket Knife.
Pipeliners Local 798 on
blade. Numbered.
$71.00
Visit the Merchandise Cart at www.local798.org to view and order available products.
Or call the Union Hall at (918) 622-1900 to place an order.
PRESORTED
FIRST CLASS MAIL
U.S. POSTAGE
PA I D
WICHITA, KS
PERMIT NO. 23
4823 S. 83rd E. Ave.
P.O. Box 470798
Tulsa, OK 74147-0798
A New Member Benefit!
Pipeliners Local Union 798 has recently been approved to offer our Members
Credit Union Membership through Arkansas Best Federal Credit Union. Once
you open an account (with as little as $5.00), you will have access to 5,000
shared locations nationwide to perform a wide variety of basic transactions,
including check cashing. They also have 55,000 ATM’s available nationwide
to use without any additional fees. We hope this will be helpful for all of our
Members working away from home! The Credit Union personnel are aware of
the frustrations our Members face when needing to cash checks, and they
know our Members sometimes struggle to obtain loans because of how they
work; state to state or contractor to contractor. We hope our Members will participate and help build that “relationship banking” so rarely found today. They
offer mobile deposits, online banking and bill pay, e-statements, and a mobile
app for those who want electronic access. You can open a savings, checking
account, or an IRA, or purchase CD’s through the main branch, or any shared
location where you live or work.
Watch for additional information on the website and in the next issue of
the Blue Light Reports!

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