JUNE 2007 - Ironworkers
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JUNE 2007 - Ironworkers
JUNE 2007 Ironworkers Ready for the 2008 Elections President’s Page Why Politics K ey Performance Indicator #8 concerns political action, and for a performance target asks local unions to have 100% of eligible voters registered and voting. We all realize many of our ancestors fought and died so we can participate in free elections; but all too often, this precious gift is squandered away by apathy or not understanding the power we possess as voters. JOSEPH HUNT What is the importance of General President politics to ironworkers and why is it included as a measurement of how effective a local union is? Here are a few reasons. Federal, state, provincial, and local governments are the largest construction consumers in the building trades industry. Almost one-third of construction contracts originate at Politics is not a spectator some level of governmaking them our sport where we can sit back ment, biggest customer by and let others decide our far. A few examples are government buildings, future ability to make a b r i d g e s, wa t e r a n d decent living. sewage treatment plants, schools, locks and dams, military bases, wind turbines, jails, monuments and many others. Add to the picture that the government controls much of the private sector construction by providing loans and grants, and you begin to realize governments are the largest employers of ironworkers in North America. Who wins these government contracts? Many times an elected official makes the decision between the fair union contractor and the nonunion contractor. As a union, which candidates we support and “ ’’ you and your family vote for, makes a difference. There are also many other governmentdecided issues having a direct impact on our everyday lives as ironworkers. Consider workers’ compensation, health and safety laws, unemployment benefits, international trade agreements such as NAFTA or CAFTA, pension laws and much more. Never forget that elections are contests. Unfortunately, in the spending contest, labor unions are at a distinct monetary disadvantage. While it is true that through your contributions to IPAL we raise enough money to make our voice heard, the fact is, we will never outspend the corporations. But their five-to-one advantage in dollars means nothing if everyone of us goes to the poll with a clear understanding of where the candidates stand on ironworker issues. Politics is not a spectator sport where we can sit back and let others decide our future ability to make a decent living. It is within our power to elect enough friends of labor in the 2008 elections to shape the policies affecting ironworkers for generations to come. I am proud to say our organization has one of the largest voter turnout percentages in the AFL-CIO, but we can do even better. The reasons are apparent; the need is great and you have the power to shape our future. All you need to do is exercise it. Fraternally, Official Publication of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS JOSEPH J. HUNT General President Suite 400 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Office: (202) 383-4810 Fax: (202) 638-4856 RICHARD WARD Fifth General Vice President 5964 Dayton Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37415 Office: (423) 870-1982 Fax: (423) 876-0774 Email: [email protected] MICHAEL FITZPATRICK General Secretary Suite 400 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Office: (202) 383-4820 Fax: (202) 347-2319 FRED MARR Sixth General Vice President 1350 L’Heritage Drive Sarnia, Ontario N7S 6H8 Canada Office: (519) 542-1413/1414 Fax: (519) 542-3790 WALTER WISE General Treasurer Suite 400 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Office: (202) 383-4830 Fax: (202) 383-6483 ROBERT J. SPILLER First General Vice President 2106 Washington Road Suite 400 Canonsburg, PA 15317 Office: (724) 745-5893 Fax: (724) 745-5863 GORDON STRUSS Second General Vice President P.O. Box 319, 122 Main Street Luck, WI 54853-0319 Office: (715) 472-4250/4251 Fax: (715) 472-4253 EDWARD C. McHUGH Third General Vice President 2849 Andrea Drive Allentown, PA 18103 Office: (610) 776-1063 Fax: (610) 776-1660 GEORGE E. KRATZER Fourth General Vice President Franklin Square Office Center 8401 Claude Thomas Road Suite 37 Franklin, OH 45005 Office: (937) 746-0854 Fax: (937) 746-0873 EDWARD J. WALSH Seventh General Vice President 505 White Plains Rd. Suite 200 Tarrytown, NY 10591 Office: (914) 332-4430 Fax: (914) 332-4431 Email: [email protected] JAY HURLEY Eighth General Vice President 191 Old Colony Ave. P.O. Box 96 S. Boston, MA 02127 Tel: 617-268-2382 Fax: 617-268-1394 E-mail: [email protected] JOE STANDLEY Ninth General Vice President 1660 San Pablo Ave., Suite C Pinole, CA 94564 Office: 510-724-9277 Fax: 510-724-1345 RONALD C. GLADNEY General Counsel Bartley, Goffstein, L.L.C. 4399 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108 Office: (314) 531-1054 Fax: (314) 531-1131 Headquarters Office: (202) 383-4868 Headquarters Fax: (202) 638-4856 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTS Apprenticeship and Training Tel: (202) 383-4870 Fax: (202) 347-5256 Computer Department Tel: (202) 383-4886 Fax: (202) 383-4895 Davis-Bacon Department Tel: (202) 383-4865 Fax: (202) 347-2318 Department of Ornamental, Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (DOAMM) Tel: (630) 238-1003 Fax: (630) 238-1006 Department of Reinforcing Ironworkers Tel: (866) 336-9163 Fax: (356) 736-9618 Ironworkers Political Action League Tel: (202) 383-4805 Fax: (202) 347-3569 LU/DC Staff Retirement and Shopmen’s Pension Fund Tel: (202) 383-4874 Fax: (202) 628-6469 Magazine Tel: (202) 383-4864 Fax: (202) 347-2318 Mailroom Tel: (202) 383-4855 Fax: (202) 638-1038 Maintenance and Jurisdiction Tel: (202) 383-4860 Fax: (202) 347-1496 Organizing Tel: (202) 383-4851 Fax: (202) 347-1496 Safety Tel: (202) 383-4829 Fax: (202) 347-5256 Shop Department Tel: (202) 383-4846 Fax: (202) 783-3230 1750 New York Ave., N.W. • Suite 400 • Washington, D.C. 20006 • (202)383-4800 www.ironworkers.org E-mail: [email protected] Volume 107 June 2007 Number 6 C O N T E N T S Features 2 6 7 8 9 14 26 National Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades IPAL Wants To Know If You Are Paying Your Fair Share IPAL Announces Iron Worker T-Shirt Contest Political Action Matters COMET Train the Trainer Darrell LaBoucan Appointed General Organizer Ironworkers Mourn Loss of James “Gene” Moran Departments 10 13 14 15 15 16 24 27 Departmental Reports IMPACT Contractor’s Perspective Officer’s Forum Thoughts from a Member Local News Lifetime Honorary Members Monthly Report On The Cover The Iron Workers made their voice heard on Capitol Hill during the recent BCTD Legislative Conference. Official Monthly Record EDITOR: Tadas Kicielinski, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR : Nancy Folks THE IRONWORKER ISSN:0021163X Published monthly, except for a combined July-August issue, for $5.00 per year by the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006. Preferred periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C. and additional mailing offices. Printed on union-made paper. Postmasters: Send change of address to Ironworker- 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 Canada Agreement Number 40009549. General President Joseph Hunt looks on as Illinois Senator Barack Obama addresses 2,500 building trades delegates. Senator Obama has been one of the most successful candidates when it comes to raising money, running neck and neck with Senator Clinton. Iron Workers Ready for the National Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades he 2007 Building and Construction Trades Legislative Conference started off on an extremely positive note with every U.S. Representative testifying to the fact that union labor was the deciding factor in the last election returning both houses of congress to Democratic majorities. Following the plenary session, 2 two workshops were held. The first workshop was a discussion of legislative issues in the 110th Congress; including the DavisBacon Act and its application to federal infrastructure programs, immigration, trade, climate change policy, 1099 misclassification and recent NLRB decisions. The focus was on how building trades’ members can influence their outcome in Congress. The second workshop was a review of the Pension Protection Act (PPA), giving a summary of how it will affect the multiemployer plans used by all the building trades. The workshop also reviewed some of the proposals for universal health care coverage THE IRONWORKER General President Joseph Hunt greets presidential primary candidate Senator Hillary Clinton at the 2007 Building Trades Legislative Conference. She has led the field in campaign contributions. President Joseph Hunt shows his appreciation to Senator John Edwards after he guaranteed labor would have a place at the table if he is successful in his presidential campaign. giving their pros and cons. T h e T u e s d ay s e s s i o n wa s dedicated to the building trades rally for American workers. The delegates were bused from the Washington Hilton to the West Lawn of the Capitol. The gathering sent a message to our congressional leaders that labor is alive and well, JUNE 2007 and we intend to have an even greater impact on Congress in the upcoming elections. After the rally, the delegates dispersed to offices of every senator and representative to carry the message that they will be held accountable for their vote on the issues in Congress affecting the ability of building trades workers to earn a living wage. Their efforts were concentrated on four very important topics. First, Davis-Bacon must be included in all federal infrastructure legislation. Davis-Bacon is too important to allow it to be watered down. The second issue was trade and globalization. U.S trade policy is killing the American 3 National Legislative Conference of the Building and General President Joseph Hunt congratulates the Honorable Joseph Biden on his labor friendly message delivered to the delegates. It was seen by many as one of the most impressive of all the speeches given by the presidential hopefuls. workers’ ability to make a living. We expect Congress to oppose granting President Bush any further Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and defeat any agreements based on the failed NAFTA/CAFTA models. Third, Congress needs to address the growing problem of misclassifying workers as independent contractors. Not only is it unfair to honest contractors, but it is allowing the fleecing of America as this underground economy avoids workers’ compensation coverage, unemployment insurance and state and local taxes. The last issue was asking Congress to adopt realistic goals for emissions’ reduction allowing for the federal government to partner with industry to find solutions and create American jobs without undermining our economy. The third and final day was dedicated to the presidential forum. Massachusetts Congressman Stephen F. Lynch addresses the crowed during the building trades rally for American workers held on the West Lawn of the Capitol. Congressman Lynch (D-9th/MA) is also a member of Iron Workers Local 7 in Boston. When asked about his ironworking background, he says, “once an iron worker always an iron worker.” 4 THE IRONWORKER Construction Trades General President Joseph Hunt confers with Iron Worker Political and Legislative Representative Dave Kolbe during the building trades rally for American workers on the Capitol lawn. Three Republican and six Democratic primary candidates for President of the United States responded to an invitation to speak. At the end of the day there was no doubt every candidate had tremendous respect for how important building trades’ support will be in the ensuing election. The candidates were U.S. Rep. Pe t e r K i n g (R-3rd / NY), U.S. Rep. John Boehner (R-8th / OH), former U.S. Sen. John Edwards (D-NC), New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D), U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel, (R-NE), U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-CT), U.S. Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE), and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). The Iron Workers stand out at the American workers rally. JUNE 2007 5 Are You Paying Your Fair Share? In recent years, huge sums of money poured into the campaigns of ultra-conservative candidates by the political action committees (PACs) of corporations, trade associations and the right wing have had enormous impact on election results. Their PACs outnumber labor PACs 10-1. Their funding runs nearly 5-1 ahead of our funding. In other words, for every dollar labor PACs are able to contribute to help our endorsed candidates, corporate PACs are able to contribute $5 for their candidates. PAC Contributions $20,000 This disparity applies to elections at all levels. There is a way to reverse this trend, a method of fund-raising making it possible to keep pro-worker candidates competitive with the anti-worker candidates of opposition PACs. This method is check-off of voluntary political contributions by members to their union PACs. Political check-off can achieve the objectives set for it – not to match opposition PACs dollar for dollar (we can’t equal their resources), but to keep our candidates in the ballpark. Below is a list of all local unions currently using check-off. Also included is a list of the local unions not participating in the check-off program. Corporations Labor $100,000 Participating Locals Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 1 3 7 11 14 15 16 21 25 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 27 29 37 40 45 55 58 63 66 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 68 70 84 86 103 111 118 135 147 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 155 172 201 229 263 272 292 321 340 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 350 361 373 377 378 380 387 395 397 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 399 402 404 405 416 417 424 433 439 Local 480 Local 482 Local 483 Local 492 Local 498 *Local 509 Local 549 Local 568 Local 580 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 591 597 623 710 772 808 844 848 553 576 577 584 585 590 612 624 625 642 665 691 697 698 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 790 798 803 807 811 812 822 824 825 831 832 846 * Former Local 627 members only. Non-Participating Locals **Local 5 Local 6 Local 8 Local 9 Local 10 Local 12 Local 17 Local 22 Local 24 Local 28 Local 33 Local 36 Local 44 Local 46 Local 46L Local 48 Local 60 **Local 67 Local 75 Local 79 Local 89 Local 92 Local 112 Local 136 Local 167 Local 197 Local 207 Local 228 Local 290 Local 301 Local 372 Local 379 **Local 383 Local 384 Local 392 Local 393 Local 396 Local 401 Local 420 Local 440 Local 444 Local 451 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 455 468 469 470 473 477 486 489 493 495 499 501 502 506 Local 508 Local 509 **Local 512 Local 516 Local 518 Local 520 Local 521 Local 522 Local 523 Local 526 Local 527 Local 535 Local 536 Local 550 Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local 704 709 726 730 732 733 742 745 751 769 778 781 782 787 **These locals made contributions from $18,000.00 to $53,000.00 annually to IPEF, our non-federal account. The law prohibits unions from making contributions to federal candidates from their general funds. We need your help to elect candidates that will work with the Iron Workers as we fight for new jobs. If we all sign up for $.05 an hour, which is less than the cost of a can of soda per day, we will have made a huge impact on our ability to increase our jobs in the future. 6 THE IRONWORKER First-Ever Iron Worker T-Shirt Contest Design the best Iron Workers 2008 Presidential Election T-Shirt and win $100.00 ! The Ironworkers Political Action League is pleased to announce a contest for all ironworkers and immediate family members. As we all know, the 2008 Presidential Election is just around the corner. How can you take part in this? Design a T-Shirt! The Ironworkers Political Education Fund will award $100.00 each in five different categories – Structural, Rodman, Shop, Riggers & Ornamental. The contest rules are as follows: 1. 2. Graphics must be 2 colors with a red background. Front and back design must be no larger than 12” x 12” and include a blank space for the name of the candidate. 3. 4. 5. 6. The sleeve design must include a blank space for the local union number. Graphic design must be appropriate to wear on and off the job. Multiple entries may be submitted. Entries maybe submitted by mail or in the following electronic formats.jpg, .pdf, .tif and .eps Entries must be received by August 1, 2007. 7. All entries must be submitted by a current dues member, retiree or immediate family member. Entries may be mailed to: IPAL 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 or sent via email to [email protected]. Please call IPAL, at 202-383-4881, with any questions. Winners and their design will be published in a future Ironworker magazine. Entries will be judged by a secret panel in an undisclosed location. Decisions of the judges are final. There will be no appeals! JUNE 2007 7 Political Action Matters This letter is typical of many retirees who understand the importance of the Iron Workers being involved in the political arena. Thanks to Art Baker, Local 44 (Cincinnati) and all the other retired ironworkers still working to make our union great. March 6, 2007 Ironworkers IPAL: late than never. I’m a little late with my donation this year. However better se the money becau IPAL That’s the old saying. I’m more than glad to donate to trying to do a good helps working people. I’m very glad that the Democrats are to keep Republicans job around the country. They must work harder and harder hard to underout of office. How a working person can vote Republican is very been a Demoand family stand. Believe me, I was born in 1923 to a Democrat our party. Don’t crat the rest of my life. I hope that our International will push let up. With best wishes to all, Arthur J. Baker Member #368044 Local 44 Yes! I want to help IPAL today. $10 $200 Presidents Club $50 $100 Other IRONWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE PRESIDENTS CLUB MEMBERSHIP Joe Ironworker YEAR 2007 Joseph J. Hunt Membership is for those who contribute $200.00 or more to the Ironworkers Political Action League during the calendar year. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission in Washington, D.C. and is available there for purchase or inspection. Name Address City State Social Security # Membership # Zip Contributions or gifts to IPAL are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Local Union # Mail your check and coupon to: IPAL, 1750 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 This request for contributions is voluntary and is not a condition of membership or of employment with an employer. Members may refuse to contribute without reprisal. IPAL does not solicit nor accept contributions from persons other than union members and their immediate families. 8 THE IRONWORKER COMET Train-the-Trainer Course Participants Train the Trainer Course Held at National Fund Regional Training Center A COMET (Construction Organizing Membership Education Training) Train-the-Trainer course for ironworkers was conducted at the National Ironworker and Employer Apprenticeship Training and Journeyman Upgrading Fund’s Regional Training Center in Benicia, California, March 6-8, 2007. The California and Vicinity District Council President Joe Standley visited and spoke to the group of twenty ironworkers, who represented 10 different shop and field locals. Locals 75 (Phoenix), 118 (Sacramento), 155 (Fresno, Calif.), 229 (San Diego), 377 (San Francisco), 378 (Oakland, Calif.), 416 (Los Angeles), JUNE 2007 509 (Los Angeles), 624 (Fresno, Calif.) and 790 (San Francisco) each sent at least one ironworker, who will return to their home local to conduct COMET courses and spread the word of the Iron Worker mission to “Organize or Die.” The course included sessions on industry trends, the union’s mission, our founder’s wisdom, collective bargaining strength, what went right, and what went wrong, the choices we face, and why we organize. One practice presentation was given in Spanish by an organizer who works hard to bring all qualified ironworkers into the union. Current union market share, percentage organized, and national and local demographics were reviewed during the course. When asked “Who will organize the supply of skilled labor?” – the overwhelming response by this group was “We will.” Any ironworker, who has not had the opportunity to attend this important course, is encouraged to do so as soon as possible. The instructors for this course included National Fund trainers Frank Piccione and Dick Zampa, as well as General Organizer Don Zampa. The COMET Train-the-Trainer course will be offered at the Annual Ironworker Instructor Training Program held at the University of San Diego during the week of July 15, 2007. 9 APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING DEPARTMENT REPORT by Mike White OSHA 500 Course Held for Contractors A n OSHA 500 course was recently held for contractors at the training facility for Local Unions 416 and 433 in Las Vegas. The OSHA 500 course is a 40-hour train-the-trainer course focusing on OSHA standards for the construction industry. What made this course unique was that the participants included representatives from Iron Worker signatory contractors and was conducted over a long weekend to limit the time away from work. There were 21 participants in this OSHA 500 course that included a Disaster Site Worker train-thetrainer component. Participants must have had five years of construction safety experience. Participants are now authorized to conduct the OSHA 10 and 30hour courses in construction safety and health, in accordance with guidelines provided by the OSHA Office of Training and Education. In addition, the Disaster Site Worker train-the-trainer component of the course prepared the trainers to demonstrate proper respirator use to disaster site workers. Participants demonstrated their learning competencies by: · · · · Identifying common causes of accidents in hazardous areas of construction. Identifying abatement techniques for hazards found in construction. Donning and doffing an airpurifying respirator. Passing a final test. Dick Zampa makes a presentation during the OSHA 500 course. 10 After completing the course, participants received certification cards from the National Training Fund and OSHA. Contractors represented included Steel Engineers Inc. (a reinforcing employer) and SME Inc. (a structural employer). Other participants included business agents, organizers, instructors, foremen and journeyman. A retired operating engineer, who is the field safety representative for SME Inc., also participated. The course instructors included Dick Zampa Jr., appren tice director for the District Council California and Vicinity, George Facista, apprentice coordinator from Local 75 (Phoenix), Rick Hipolito, apprentice coordinator from Local 416/433 in Las Vegas, and Frank Piccione from the National Training Fund. For more information on this and other courses, please contact the Apprenticeship and Training Department. Participants practice wearing respirators. THE IRONWORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT by Frank Migliaccio Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) A re you exposed to welding fumes? If so, you should be aware of potential hexavalent chromium (CrVI) exposures. Inhalation of CrVI during welding occurs as a fume, a type of metal particle. Potential adverse health effects associated with CrVI exposures include lung cancer, asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. On February 28, 2006, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the final Hexavalent Chromium (CrVI) Standard. Three separate standards covering occupational exposures to CrVI were published, including general industry, shipyards, and construction. The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) was lowered to 5 ug/m3 in all 3 versions. OSHA estimates there are approximately 558,000 workers exposed to CrVI, of which 352,000 are exposed above the Action Level of 2.5 ug/m3, and 68,000 above the PEL. There are about 30 major industries and processes where CrVI is used. These include producers of chromates and related chemicals from chromate ore, electroplating, welding, painting, chromate pigment production and use, steel mill, and iron and steel foundries. Welding, especially on stainless steel, is one of the main applications where CrVI exposures may occur. Fumes generated from the welding of stainless steel may contain a mixture of chromium compounds, including hexavalent chromium. The welding processes JUNE 2007 expected to generate the highest CrVI exposures are shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). It’s estimated that CrVI accounts for approximately 4% of the total chromium content in GMAW fumes and up to 50% of chromium content in SMAW fumes. Other types of welding, such as tungsten-arc welding (TIG) and submerged arc welding (SAW), may also present exposure concerns. However, these processes generally present lower fume volumes in comparison to SMAC and GMAW. Where engineering and work practice controls are not sufficient to reduce exposures below the PEL, the use of respiratory protection is required. An example of engineering controls could be the use of an exhaust fan. For most welding applications, a NIOSH approved N95 particle filter is recommended. An R95 or P95 rated filter is required in environments where oil mist is present. High efficiency particle filters, such as N100 or P100, may also be used. Either a disposable particulate respirator — also called a filtering face piece, or a re-useable half face piece respirator with replaceable filter, may be used. Both types offer protection up to 10X the PEL (50ug/m3). A higher level of respiratory protection that includes a full face piece negative pressure respirator or positive pressure system may also be used for welding. Employers using respiratory protection for CrVI must comply with all requirements of OSHA 1910.134, including, but not limited to, medical evaluation, training, and fit testing, prior to using respirators. Also, employers who have employees that are or may be exposed to CrVI are covered by this standard. The employer’s first step is determining whether or not this affects the workers. If it does, air monitoring is needed and must be performed by qualified individuals using sampling and analytical methods specified by OSHA. OSHA has allowed additional time to install and develop effective engineering controls for companies affected by the standard. All employers must be in full compliance with engineering control requirements by February 28, 2010. If substation of less hazardous processes and/ or products can be done, this would be the most effective way to eliminate or control a hazard. This article was written with the assistance and permission of the 3M Corporation. 11 DAVIS-BACON / WAGE COMPLIANCE as provided by IMPACT by Christopher Burger New Study: Prevailing Wage Law Does Not Raise Costs on Public Construction Another academic study has found that paying construction workers the prevailing wage does not raise costs on public works projects. While benefiting low-road private contractors, the study found that states that drop their prevailing wage laws: · · · · · · Increase project cost over-runs Increase injury rates Reduce construction worker wages Reduce state tax revenues Weaken their apprenticeship programs Weaken the position of women and minorities The study, “An Evaluation of Prevailing Wage in Minnesota Implementation, Comparability, and Outcomes,” was conducted in part to provide data to the state’s legislative auditor. Many of the study’s findings were backed up in a February 5 report by that office, which recommended that the state step up enforcement of these laws. The study reports that the lion’s share of “the evidence seems to suggest that prevailing wage has no significant impact on total project cost.” Public projects remain costlier than private projects, whether covered by prevailing wage or not. “If it is true,” write the study authors, “that prevailing wage has no significant impact on total cost, then weakening or repealing prevailing wage laws clearly will not reduce total costs on state projects and may actually increase them.” This is well worth remembering. Conducted by Lisa Jordan, Ph. D., an Associate Professor and Director of Business and Organizational Leadership at Brevard College, the study also had contributions from Robert Bruno, Ph.D at University of Illlinois, Tony Sindone, Ph.D. at Indiana University, and Phil Schrader, Research Assistant at the University of Minnnesota. In the May issue of The Ironworker, you can find the wage scales of outside local unions. We appreciate the continued assistance of all locals in supplying the information in a timely way. The next deadline will be September 28 for the November issue. In the meantime, I’d like to again remind all locals that we always are looking for: (1) Your current wage and fringe benefit sheet. (2) Your collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with a signature. When you have a new CBA or a wage update, please send a copy to both the DOL and this office. When the time comes that the federal Department of Labor is conducting wage surveys in your region, locals must get the required information as soon as possible to them before the cutoff date in order to get your rates established as the prevailing wage. We will continue to work with you in alerting you to this process. “IRONWORKERS’ JOB LINE” is now available on the web please visit www.ironworkers.org to find out which locals need workers, type of work, and who to contact. 12 THE IRONWORKER Project Tracking IMPACT, the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust, developed customized project tracking systems to help Iron Worker local unions and signatory contractor associations (SCAs) identify and bid work ahead of the competition. These two internet-based project tracking systems can also play a key role in helping local unions achieve the goals set in the new Strategic Plan’s Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 7. To secure more work for local unions and contractors, KPI 7 directs local unions to establish a market recovery fund and use the project tracking systems on a weekly basis. IMPACT supplied free laptop computers to its signatory local unions to help their business representatives identify and bid commercial, industrial and maintenance projects in the United States and Canada early in the bidding process. IMPACT-TRAC is a customized version of McGraw-Hill Construction’s Dodge Reports. It provides daily updates on projects and companies. The service is provided free of charge to IMPACT local unions and SCAs. In April, IMPACT negotiated a 90% discount to offer the service to individual signatory contractors. IMPACT-Direct, developed by Industrial Information Resources, features data from 12 industrial markets, and includes daily updates on new projects and refinery status reports. The service details scheduled and unscheduled outages and shut-downs at powerplants and generating units. IMPACT local unions and SCAs receive the service free of charge. Individual signatory contractors receive a 50% discount for this service under a new agreement reached in March. Keith Hughes, president and business agent from Local 549 in Wheeling, W.V., says he uses e-mail and telephone calls to keep his signatory contractors abreast of the jobs out for bid, especially the smaller projects. “The system is also a very helpful tool for our organizer to allow him to get started on turning projects around in the early stages,” says Hughes. William Ligetti, executive director of the Ironworker Employers Association of Western Pennsylvania, says he conducts daily reviews of IMPACT-Direct’s features, “Today’s Industrial News” and the PEC Alerts. “If I notice any information or projects that are of value to my members, I forward copies of the pertinent information,” says Ligetti. “I have received feedback from some of my members stating they would not have known or followed a particular project unless receiving the information I forwarded. Another value which I have noticed is that there are projects listed on the sites that are not traditional industrial projects such as research facilities at universities, and other commercial projects related to industrial owners.” David Fuson, IMPACT’s Technology Programs manager, arranged training sessions earlier this year at the New Officers Training Seminar and during the Building Trades’ Legislative Conference. A training session for Local 8 in Milwaukee is scheduled for May 29. To schedule a training session, contact Fuson at 800-545-4921. JUNE 2007 13 CONTRACTOR’S PERSPECTIVE SUPREME STEEL LTD. P.O. Box 26002 • North Corman Industrial Park Saskatoon, Saskatchewan • S7K 8C1 Telephone: (306) 975-1177 • Fax: (303) 975-1176 March 12, 2007 International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers 1750 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006 Mr. Joseph Hunt Re: The Ironworker- January/February 2007 Editions. Mr. Hunt, As a long time unionized contractor, I wish to express my congratulations to the Ironworker Union for your pro-active position in dealing with our loss of unionized workers and market share. It is my opinion that we still have choices. We can all continue along like there are no problems, which will ultimately cost both the Contractors and the Union our business and livelihoods, or we can face the facts you presented in the January edition of the Ironworker magazine and work together towards improving our current position in the construction industry. I feel it is time for new initiatives to be brought forward and a new spirit of cooperation to be developed that will allow us to face our problems together and reverse a trend that has been developing over the past many years. I can honestly and openly attest to the fact that in the market I work, the Ironworkers are the most highly thought of group of unionized construction workers. This being said I do not think we can afford to rest on our laurels. When talking to our owners I note that most do not mind paying a premium for our workers, as they should be able toe expect a highly qualified, competent and experienced workforce. What they do not like is our inability to deal with productivity and discipline issues and I believe this is a key area where Contractors and Union representatives should be able to work together towards a “common good” resolution. I would also suggest and hope that you might consider having your unionized contractors participate in the “Key Performance Indicators” survey. I feel that sometimes outside input can be of some help in determining strengths and weaknesses. I would also suggest that if Contractors were allowed to participate in such a survey that a second survey of unionized Contractors strengths and weaknesses be developed. Once again, I believe we are partners in the construction industry. We need each other and should work together towards improvements. Yours truly, Ross Fraser, General Manager Darrell LaBoucan appointed General Organizer and President of the District Council Effective March 1, 2007, General President Hunt has appointed Darrell LaBoucan to the position general organizer and president of the District Council of Western Canada. D arrell LaBoucan began his apprenticeship and was initiated into Local 720 (Edmonton, Alberta) in 1978. He received his journeyman status in 1980 while employed in the Athabasca Oilsands in northern Alberta. In 1989, former Business Manger Mark McCullough appointed Darrell to dispatcher/BA. In 1995, Darrell was elected to the position of FST/BM, a position he held for eleven years prior to being appointed to general organizer. During his time in office, Local 720 increased their membership by over 50%. In his 32 years of service, Darrell has worked on many industry boards and committees, including the Convention Coordination Committee at the 1996 convention, the Rules Committee at the 2001 convention, and the Constitution Committee in 2006. General President Hunt welcomed Darrell aboard saying, “I have total confidence in your ability to perform up to the highest level expected of a general organizer.” 14 THE IRONWORKER OFFICER’S FORUM February 27, 2007 Mr. Joseph Hunt, General President Iron Workers International Assn. 1750 New York Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006 Dear Sir and Brother: Once again the “Hunt Team” has shown their creativity and given the Locals a tremendous opportunity. It is my opinion that the “probationary member program” provides great flexibility from several approaches. Locals that open their minds and intelligently initiate this program will contribute tremendously to its success. I can assure you that Local 395 will make all the necessary language changes and adjustments to begin implementing this immediately. We greatly appreciate the efforts you have shown to re-establish this once great and powerful Union back to our rightful position in the labor movement. Fraternally, James Stemmler, Business Manager Local 395 (Hammond, Ind.) THOUGHTS FROM A MEMBER Joseph J. Hunt, General President Suite 400 1750 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 April 24, 2007 Dear Sir and Brother, I have just finished reading the April edition of the Ironworker Magazine in which you recommended the elimination of the permit system in our local unions. Finally, someone with the nerve to make the hard decisions. For many years the permit system has been abused by the local unions and has been one of the biggest obstacles to the recruitment and retention of quality apprentices. When applicants or apprentices learn that others are being issued permits and are working for journeyman wages, they become discouraged. Some have even left the program in anticipation of being given a permit. It is quite obvious that it is unfair to apprentices that semi-skilled workers are being paid journeyman wages while the apprentice works for less and must attend related and supplemental instruction classes. Considering how unfair this system has been to our journeyman and to our signatory contractors that are required to pay the journeyman wage plus benefits for unskilled or semi-skilled workers, this change is long overdue. To simply remove the permit hands would result in them seeking employment with non-union contractors doing exactly what they had been trained in the field to do. I am acutely aware of how difficult this change will be to implement, it brings to mind the stories I heard from O.C. Yancy, Jim Willis and Ray Robertson about the exploits of “Hardesty’s Raiders.” To put it mildly, it wasn’t easy to convince the executive boards of the various locals to eliminate permits and give membership to those previously on permit. Good luck with this new policy. You are to be commended for addressing a long standing problem within our organization. Fraternally, Richard Sowers, Retired Book # 688281 Local 433, Los Angeles, CA cc: JUNE 2007 Joe Standley, General Vice President Mike White, Executive Director 15 Hunting and Fishing While vacationing in South Africa, Darrin Bessolo, Local 378 (Oakland), shot a trophy waterbuck and kudu. 16 THE IRONWORKER Hunting and Fishing Retired member of Local 508 (Detroit) Doug Merithew bagged this 7 pt., 175 lb. buck shot with a muzzle loader while sitting in my “wife’s blind.” Avid hunter Wes Whiting, member of Local 55 (Toledo, Ohio), recently bagged an impressive 12 pt., 225 lb. buck, to conclude a successful 2006 deerhunting season. Local 396 (St. Louis) member Matt Stumpf killed a huge 15 pt. deer, weighing 190 lbs. with a bow. Jarid Neuschwanger, grandson of George Moser and nephew of Wade Moser, Local 24 (Denver) members, killed a 5 pt. bull elk with a bow and arrow. Fifteen-year old Rocky Tschida, son of Tom Tschida, Local 512 (St Paul), bagged an 8 pt. buck and a doe back to back the first hour opening morning. Rocky was party hunting in North Branch with his dad and cousin Krystle Pastorius, also a Local 512 member. JUNE 2007 Jim Eddy, Local 25 (Detroit) with son Jim Eddy and daughter Julie Winegar, went out to the woods with the gun unloaded and glimpsed a 10 pt. deer standing in a cornfield. Jim stopped and loaded his gun and shot this 210 lb. beauty, five minutes after the season opened. During the hunt of a lifetime, John Wyberanec, Local 580 (New York), shot this 6 x 6 elk in Idaho. It green scored 361 and had a near perfect set of isometric horns. Local 10 (Kansas City) Business Agent Michael Bright was extremely proud of his son Dustin, who scored an 11 pt. deer, scoring 145, big enough for Missouri Big Bucks. 17 Hunting and Fishing Sergeant at Arms Randy Whiteside, Local 512 (Minneapolis-St. Paul), guided by son Travis, shot a bull elk in Idaho. Travis is a guide for Bighorn Outfitters of Salmon, Idaho. Walter “Waldo” Landry, Local 7 (Boston) shot a 14 pt., 175 lb. buck in his back yard before work. Using a bow and arrow in Clare County, Michigan, Tim Archer and his wife Janie bagged impressive bucks. Tim’s buck was a 9 pt. and Janie’s buck was a 5 pt. Tim is the grandson of Joseph Cuccaro, retired member of Local 508 (Detroit). Deer hunters Richard Dassow Sr. and Richard Dassow Jr., members of Local 25 (Detroit), proudly show off a 6 pt. antler and a 9 pt. buck. 18 William Gierman, Local 68 (Trenton, N.J.) got his biggest buck ever in Hopewell, N.J. William was eager to show it to his son Jacob. Henry “Rick” Pineda, Local 433 (Los Angeles), shot his first 7 x 7 royal bull elk in Utah. Rick was guided on the six-day hunt by Brother Mike “Eskimo” Bean, Local 27 (Salt Lake City) and Mike’s brother Matt, along with heavy equipment operator Lyle Larson. Rick has already planned in next hunt with Lyle for October 2007. Dustin Fisch, 12 years old, killed his first buck. His dad is Jerry Fisch of Local 772 (Clearfield, Penn.) On a cold December evening, Local 55 (Toledo, Ohio) member Wes Whiting, bagged an 8 pt., 200 lb. buck with a bow and arrow. THE IRONWORKER Hunting and Fishing Dakota Spivey, grandson of Steven Perkins, Local 387 (Atlanta) shot his first wild boar weighing 150 lbs. at Red Hawk Plantation in Hawkinsville, Georgia. Richard Stokke, retired member of Local 383 (Madison, Wisc.) ambushed a 27 lb. long beard. The 4½ year old tom has a 12 in. beard and 13/8 in. spurs. Calvin Holloway, Local 764 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) caught his first lynx in his hometown of Glovertown. JUNE 2007 Joe Mitchell of Local 372 (Cincinnati) and son Kyle went on a successful wild boar hunt in Eastern Indiana. The first boar (pictured) weighed 150 lbs. and the second boar weighed 225 lbs. Danny Allen, Local 377 (San Francisco) celebrates his birthday with his union brother Jeff Arnold on a hog hunt near King City, Calif. Local 10 (Kansas City) ironworker Josh Lovercamp helped his union brother and friend, also a Local 10 member Trevis Rapp, bag a 26 lb.turkey with a 105/8 inch beard on opening morning of turkey season in Missouri. This was the first turkey that Trevis has ever shot. Both were proud of this bird! A 53-year member of Local 3 (Pittsburgh), Val Williams’ sonin-law Doug Adams and grandson Brendon Adams went out on the first day of buck season. Although, Brendon did not get a buck that day, he did shoot his first coyote. 19 Hunting and Fishing Joe Cicero III, son of Joe Jr. and grandson of Joe Sr., both members of Local 136 (Chicago), caught his first Muskie, netted by grandpa, at Temple Bay, Ontario, Calif. Joe III is a freshman at I.I.T. in Chicago. Joe “Flo” McComber, Local 25 (Detroit), caught a monster Muskie, measuring 55 in. x 29 in. in the St. Lawerance River. Robbie Sylvester Jr., son of Robert Sylvester Sr., Local 112 (Peoria, Ill.) caught a 50 lb. flathead at Lake Bloomington in Bloomington, Ill. John Chapon Sr., 42-year member of Local 17 (Cleveland), went on vacation in Dana Beach, California and caught ten giant squid, with the largest weighing 35 lbs. John reports his family has eleven ironworkers. Chuck Fravel and Marc Good of Local 397 (Tampa, Fla.) caught a 23 in. snook on a pinfish in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Chuck’s wife Lori, pictured with Captain Doug Creek, caught one of many snooks caught that day. Chuck and Marc work for Dixie Southern Ind. Marc is still on his first call out of the hall 12 years ago. Chuck and Lori highly recommend Captain Doug, who Chuck knows from high school. Chris Stone, Local 301 (Charleston) went on his first fishing trip with his son Jacob. Chris caught a 12 lb, 22 in. large mouth bass. Retired member John Bergen, Local 728 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) finds retirement enjoyable. Brother Bergen enjoyed his years working in the trade but now finds times for his other passion – fishing. John caught this 15 lb. Walleye, while ice fishing on the Red River just north of Winnipeg. 20 Denver Skaggs, retired BM/FST, Local 70 (Louisville, Kent.) caught a king salmon on the Kenai River at Soldotna, Alaska. It weighed 24 lbs. and was 43 in. long. Joe Pozzi, Local 1 (Chicago) went on a trip of a life time and caught a 22 lb. peacock bass on Rio Negro in the Amazon Rain Forest. Joe had a quite a month, he also won the Chicago-Times stock picking contest. THE IRONWORKER Poems In Memory of a Great Ironworker, My Dad E.J. “Pat” Patterson Local 28 (Richmond, Virg.) By Wanda Patterson Clarke, Daughter He was an ironworker, strong and tall Always a father first and good friend to all. He was a great father in everyway Walked many a steel beam and dependable everyday. He worked for B&B Erectors many years Whitey Belcher he loved as a boss and a friend he held dear. He showed partiality to none Known to fire a brother and a son. You look around and can see many structures he built He built them with pride and had no guilt. There are his sons and grandchildren doing ironwork now I know he’s hoping they will take the same vow. A son is now the B.A. I know he is really proud of him today. He had respect but showed no fear In the too short 48 years he was here. He provided for his family and worked everyday Never a complaint, just off to work and on his way. Out of town, sometimes and his family he missed But he done it so they could have the things they wished. He proudly wore the B&E Erectors old metal hat You from the old school will remember that. He had to carry nitro pills at all times But he was up and ready for work on a dime. A greater friend and father, there will never be Because the mold was broken when he was made you see. He was on his way to work, the day he died I know he felt bad, but he put that aside. He hung up his tools in 1974 Called to heaven to build some more. He will never be forgotten. Men of Steel By Suzanne DeBlasie, wife of Anthony DeBlasie, Local 361 (Brooklyn) Ironworkers strong and proud Climbing buildings as tall as clouds Bridges spanning across waterways Working outside on the coldest days Moving steel with great ease Swinging around as if on trapeze Tightening bolts with wrench in hand Sure with their feet wherever they stand Like poetry connecting words Up on structures perched like birds Joining together puzzle-like pieces Their ambition never ceases History changes as they go With their help cities will grow And for every bit of its worth They leave their mark On this Earth. JUNE 2007 In Tribute and Memory to all the Ironworkers Everyone By Don McCullough (deceased), Local 720 (Edmonton, Alberta) Hard red iron that hawks wheel by Bridges that spanned the West’s mighty streams, Towering columns and long narrow beams. The gods are gone, the structures are mute The prairie wind moans its long sad salute. A song to the men who jingled with living, A dirge to a job so unforgiving. Blood on the steel is the standard price, To the widows and kids there’s cold bitter rice. I was lucky, I know to have seen the day, When the dream of my youth was reality. To have known the freedom that eagles feel, On the wild high lonesome, the world of steel. ‘Twas fourty-four years from start to end, And now that it’s over, this wish, my friend. Let me see it once more, before I die, The high red iron and the wild blue sky. Men of Iron By Loretta North, wife of Robert North, Local 27 (Salt Lake City) Step, step, step, step, the sound of my boots striking metal through the early morning mist as I ascend upward and I remind myself that I am an ironworker. I walk the narrow beams every day to help erect elevated buildings and supports for the bridges that span the waters. I get holes in my clothes, burns to my skin, calloused hands, my shoulders ache and my arms tire. My mind and soul are highly wired as I climb upward toward God’s open hands. So upward I climb to heights that reach the mountain tops and the clouds call out to me. I hear the whisper of the wind and then the roar of a thunder cloud. I shake from the bitter cold and sweat under such blistering heat. I climb higher still and I rise above “old glory” fluttering in the breeze like a butterfly from atop a tall building. I climb a little further with an energy that works so silently. Climbing higher still I feel a strange danger in the air. I think about falling and the earth below seems to race up to meet me. At last my mission is accomplished and I reach out for eternity. I shake hands with God and he drops a ladder of sunshine for my descent. Beholding this skyscraper marvel I stand transfixed knowing that tomorrow I will climb again. 21 Poems Untitled By Trisha Satterfield, wife of John Satterfield, Local 118 (Sacramento) Just three days after my arrival Daddy fought for my survival Back to work to provide for me He risked his life so such could be Me at home in Mommy’s arm Away from trouble, away from harm So I could stay at home and play Daddy risked his life again today Every day to make me smile Mile after endless mile Daddy comes home to kiss my cheek Even if I’m fast asleep An Ironworker, a husband, and my daddy too A decent man through and through I love you Daddy for providing for me And being the best a Daddy can be I love you Daddy-Love Savannah Mighty Joe Macarac A Ballad to an Ironworker’s Magnificence By Anonymous Submitted by Ron Collins, Local 433 (Los Angeles) I was born in a mountain of red iron ore Raised in a furnace by the blast and roar Got no time for sleeping, give me a whip and hood With hot steel soup I’ll weld a canyon that holds so good! Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac Red hot steel running in my back. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac I was sent on a crew with nine good men And had the rig eating out of my hand But the blasted operator couldn’t get enough So I jump right in, I’m made that tough. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac Red hot steel running in my back. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac If you doubt my word, call me a liar! When you play with me, you play with fire I’m solid steel and the universe knows If you’re so tired of giving, just step on my toes. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac Red hot steel running in my back. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac Now when you see a building climb a mile high, You see a bridge leap across the sky. There’s a little bit of steel, but a whole lot of man In every girder, in every span. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac Red hot steel running in my back. Mighty Joe, Mighty Joe Macarac 22 To My “Dumb Ironworker” Dad Happy 62nd Birthday By Trena Hitzelberger, daughter of Terry Hitzelberger, Local 16 (Baltimore) When I was little, I never thought of you as a ‘dumb ironworker.’ You worked hard and came home dirty. You were quick with math and silly jokes. You supported us and encouraged us to pursue our dreams. When I was in college, I never thought of you as a ‘dumb ironworker.’ I hoped you were proud of me for going to Loyolafor being the first in our family to earn a degree (and for all of the scholarships). I hoped you were proud of my chosen profession and would brag to your friends about your daughter, “The Teacher.” When I brought my 1st house, I never thought of you as a ‘dumb ironworker.’ You were the first one I called to ask your opinion. You used your talents and trade to help transform the house into our home. When I was married, I never thought of you as a ‘dumb ironworker.’ I was proud to walk down the aisle on your arm and dance with you to Daddy’s Little Girl (though it wasn’t the same as standing on your feet as you danced me around when I was small). I was happy that God blessed me with a husband who love and respected my Dad for the person you are – a friend, a mentor, a Dad. I prayed my marriage would endure as yours and Mom’s has. When I became a mother, I never thought of you as a ‘dumb ironworker.’ You are “Little Pop” and you play a special part in the lives of my girls. You are loving and generous with your time and gifts. You were a loved ironworker - a good ironworker – a respected ironworker. I grew up with the love and support of two wonderful parents. I can’t think of any other “Retired Ironworker” that I’d rather have as my Dad, than you. Thank you for all that you are and all that you do! THE IRONWORKER Poems Traveling the World of Iron By Josephine Marie, wife of Paul Pastuck, Local 700 (Windsor, Ontario) He was merely a pup when he boomed out of his home; It was in his blood --- he had an urge to roam. By the middle of the sixties his life took on aim He become a Journeyman --- red iron was his game. He boomed in west Canada, there were many jobs to be done; He found in his travels that hard work could be fun, He liked learning from pros who taught him countless new things, Steadfast on top of high iron --- they had earned their wings. His wanderlust ways took him to parts of the states, Booming in, up and down, booming out through the gates. California, Colorado, Penn State, and New York, The Big Boom was on and he was willing to work. Tall buildings, long bridges, high trestles and towers; He worked on them all to help build this land of ours. Hard work – you know it; Complain –seldom if ever; Proud men of the iron can face all kinds of weather. He looks the job over --- safety is prime from the start, Protecting himself and his Brothers, life is precious to his heart. He’s some thirty years older with feet on solid ground, And although times have changed a lot he still booms around. He’s one of the pros, like who he learned from as a lad; When a younger Bro’ asks him to share his experience he’s glad. Some learn from his knowledge and he also shows a knot They never knew existed and ask if they be taught. The ‘70’s “gold rush” is over, that Big Boom is long gone, But every so often he still encounters one Boomer (on a Shutdown) who asks “Don’t I know you?” It doesn’t happen often ‘cause now Boomers so few. They name off some locals, they recall the job site, They jaw for a while and plan to hook up that night. They meet at a tavern and reminisce over some beer, Remembering Claire, Fred and Luke, and others no longer here. They talk of friends like Dave and Don --- no longer in the trade, Health or age made them hang up their belt --- now they “have it made.” They talk of the job they’re working on; seeing each other has been fun, Just one more brew before they split with, “Catch ya on the Big One!” To you gals who waited for that “homecoming” call But heard instead, “Sorry Hon’…see you in the fall.” To you guardians of the home fire who kept the bed warm And prayed to God every night to hold your man from harm. Here’s a toast to you ladies and our dear good men Who are booming in, up and down, and booming out again, Yes, Boomers have a connection that others seldom tout; Traveling the world of iron is what a Boomer is all about. JUNE 2007 Ground Zero By Janet Weiner, daughter of Robert Graves, Local 40 (New York) Nothing could ever replace A part of our souls left at that place. We are Ironworkers, we work in steel No one will ever understand how we feel. No one could ever console The memories left in our soul. Every beam we’ve taken away Has built a memorial in us today. We are Ironworkers, we’re no one’s Hero, We all united to work at Ground Zero. The days have passed, the steel is gone, But the memories will live forever on. Bone fragments of shattered lives, Families, Children and Wives. Life will go on as it may But the memories live in us today. No one could ever endure Our memories so impure. One might question the higher powers, Why did this happen to these Towers? Whatever happened to under one God we reside? These memories will forever haunt us inside. They will never cease, nor go away, They are imbedded in our lives to this very day. Local 40, and the endless steel A memory so surreal. We may try to sleep, and put aside The haunting memories left inside. We are changed forever, we’ve become different Men. We revisit the Site again and again. As we pull away each Crane The ashes of loved ones will remain. God Bless America, please make it right. We’ve all left some tears at that Site. The Plaza By Stan Neal, Local 40 (New York) Stitching steel with thermal thread Arcs of light sew ‘round my head ~ Within this cloak of planks and poles I weave a weld to patch those holes… Behind my mask the Day is dark Until I strike that molten spark ~ As fire flows from my fingertips The glassy slag slowly drips… Central Park is at my feet Fanning me from summer’s heat ~ A sea of green ‘tween shores of steel and stone Is a quite quilted backdrop ‘bove the city’s drone… Beyond the streets and beneath the sky Reflected in my visor’s eye ~ I can almost see inside of me On top of the world – at The Plaza, NYC! 23 Monthly Report of Lifetime Honorary Members DEATHDEC CLAIMFebS FOR FEBRUARY FE 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 24 JANUARY 2007 KATONA, JENO B. NEENAN, JAMES D. CREELY, WILLIAM R. FRANK, GEORGE T. JOOS, WILLIAM F. KINNEMAN, RAYMOND S. KISER, WILLIAM C. KUDRAV, JEROME J. MINTEER, JOHN M. MOOREHEAD, DAVID M. MUIC, MARK A. PREMRO, MICHAEL J. PROCTOR, ROBERT G. RICHMOND, DAVID D. RICHTER, RUSSELL R. ROBERTSON, RANDY R. STEEL, JOHN W. TRYBEND, DANIEL R. WELKER, MARK A. WELLS, JAMES R. WHITMER, JAMES A. WHITSEL, RONALD L. WILLIAMS, ANTHONY WISSINGER, ROGER L. ZUKOWSKI, THOMAS F. ALLEY, EDWARD M. FARMER, RONALD E. RINK, DONALD W. KEMPF, RICHARD P. DESAUTELS, PAUL A. GODINO, ROBERT L. HANLEY, MATTHEW KELLY, LEO F. MC LAUGHLIN, RICHARD T. NIVEN, ARTHUR V. NIVEN, MARTIN C. SKANE, ROBERT U. THOMPSON, ALLEN J. WOODARD, PAUL W. ABEL, JEROME R. ARMSTRONG, JAMES E. BAZILE, JOSEPH L. MARX, THOMAS R. MILLER, ROBERT E. SCHEFFNER, JAMES M. SUDIK, ROBERT W. WADKINS, JAMES CROFF, JOHN L. CONTRERAS, JERRY R. ISAACKS, ALBERT N. MACKEY, CHARLES E. MANN, JOSEPH E. MC BAIN, JAMES MILLER, GALE E. MOORE, LENIOUS W. PEEK, BILLY C. PERRY, CECIL B. PRICE, BOSSIE T. YODER, RICHARD A. COOK, FRANK A. KIMBERLIN, WEBSTER KLINK, HERMAN J. KUHFUSS, ROBERT 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 17 17 17 17 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 SHELLER, NORMAN L. TIERNEY, EUGENE C. ZEMZICKI, JOHN ANUSZEWSKI, EDWARD R. BROWNELL, ALVIN A. FARINA, ANTHONY J. KARL, CHARLES F. PERIA, WILLIAM C. BROTHERTON, JAMES DUST, IRVIN C. GALES, GERALD G. HENDRICKSON, EDWARD F. HUBER, MILBERT W. MASON, CHARLES W. MASON, HAROLD R. VAN RIPER, JAMES T. BAILEY, CLIVE H. JOHNSON, ROBERT J. LEE, WILMOT D. LEWON, HERBERT A. LOWE, KENNETH A. PERKINS, BRIAN A. SOULE, ROBERT J. WAITE, OSCAR WORRALL, GEORGE H. SCHMIDT, RAYMOND CLEARY, JOHN P. GARDNER, JOHN T. MISOCK, JAMES L. YURKIW, NICHOLAS J. ALVEY, JOHN T. APP, WILLIAM J. BECKMAN, RICHARD S. CROPPER, ROBERT J. RICH, JACK L. ROBERTS, CARL I. SETTY, CARL E. STARLIN, WILLIAM R. COOPER, STEPHEN D. EDLEMAN, KEITH D. GALLEGOS, JOSE R. 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ANDERSON, MICHAEL BARAN, STEVEN BOE, DONALD BRADY, BRYAN M. BUSH, ERNIE CAREY, DONALD CARSON, WALTER T. CITTADINI, RONALD CLOWE, DERMOTT J. CONNELLY, JAMES COVENEY, ROBERT P. CREUTZ, FREDERICK W. DAHL, LEONARD M. DEMERS, RONALD J. DOONAN, JOHN T. ETURASPE, DAVID FINNEGAN, EDWARD J. FONTES, PETER C. GILL, JAMES GRANT, ROYSWORTH D. GREEN, PATRICK J. HARTH, STEWART J. HICKEY, CHARLES J. JACOB, ALPHONSE E. JOYCE, JOHN T. KENNEDY, EDWARD KENNEDY, FRANCIS W. KOPEC, JOHN M. KRAUSS, CHARLES LA ROSE, LAWRENCE G. LANGE, THOMAS LUGE, DANIEL MAINELLI, ROY P. MARTINEZ, ELEUTERIO L. MC CARTHY, CORNELIUS MC DONALD, WAYNE M. MC GOLDRICK, THOMAS MC INERNEY, ROBERT W. MC KEE, JAMES J. MEAHAN, HENRY MULVIHILL, THOMAS M. NOVAK, ROBERT M. 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GUSHUE, JOHN P. MUSSEAU, ROY O QUINN, CLYDE J. SIMON, CLYDE WHELAN, BRENDAN GEORGE, WILLIAM E. POWELL, PAUL M. ROBBINS, JAMES W. SPERGIN, THOMAS J. CAMPBELL, LEONARD J. ECKBERG, THOMAS W. AUE, RONALD G. BECKHAM, JAMES O. RALLS, JACK L. RIVARD, LEO SIMS, JEFFREY L. WILCOX, ROY C. CUMBIE, EDWARD H. NEIDHARDT, WILLIAM H. BAKER, CECIL R. CORRON, ROBERT L. GONZALES, HENRY J. THOMPSON, JOHN C. DEATHDEC CLAIMFebS FOR FEBRUARY 3 3 3 3 3 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 10 11 15 16 21 21 24 24 25 25 25 25 28 29 37 44 45 46 67 68 70 79 86 86 86 FEBRUARY 2007 CALDWELL, ALBERT L. KEENEY, SHELDON R. MANKO, RICHARD C. ROSS, CLIFFORD ZAYAC, THOMAS J. KELLER, JAMES M. LEE, HOWARD A. REYNOLDS, DALE K. JOHNSON, KENNETH F. MARCOTTE, RICHARD A. RUSSELL, JUDE T. DENAULT, RONALD D. MONTGOMERY, JOHN H. STEHWIEN JR, DENNIS S. GREEN, RICHARD D. EDGECOMB, BRUCE IOZZI, GUIDO BARNES, DAVID J. ROZIC, BRYAN HARJES, RICHARD R. WALES, JIM A. HUGHES, CHARLES B. KOVAC, FRANC MOIR, JACK R. MORITZ, JOSEPH P. DAILEY, JAMES A. SMITH, JAMES G. MAC ARTHUR, JOHN W. FEIST, JAMES F. MORRIS, WALTER F. SYMINGTON, DOUGLAS REUBLIN, CLIFFORD J. DAVIS, ROBERT F. CATLETT, ROGER T. PAGE, ROBERT E. BAUMGART, PAUL A. BROWN, LAWRENCE K. ROBERTS, HARVEY T. 25 Monthly Report of Lifetime Honorary Members, continued 86 89 97 97 103 118 135 135 172 229 229 272 272 272 272 290 290 292 292 361 361 373 377 377 378 378 378 378 384 392 395 395 395 396 396 397 397 397 416 416 STENSON, DONALD R. ROYER, WILLIAM J. FRYE, CLAYTON W. WENSTOB, GARY E. WILLIS, LARRY H. VENHUIZEN, WARMOLT K. WALKER, JAMES H. WILKERSON, BILLY CONNOR, JOHN C. RYAN, VINCENT B. SILVA, JOSEPH A. DURHAM, EDDIE JOHNSON, LEONARD H. JOHNSON, NOEL H. SCHINS, DIETER W. HAWKINS, CHARLES B. SCHAAF, THOMAS L. FISHER, RONALD E. FRANKS, THOMAS R. DAY, GORDON J. THOMAS, JOSEPH J. MACAN, ROBERT E. HELLEVIG, JON W. PUTNEY, LLOYD A. BREWER, ROBERT E. ESQUIVEL, JESSE KAUFFMAN, CLIFFORD E. MC EUEN, BOB C. ENGLAND, JAMES A. CRISTEL, RICHARD S. INGRAM, SAMUEL D. PEMENT, DAVID W. SIMS, LE ROY H. O BRIEN, WILLIAM C. ROBERTSON, JAMES J. FLOWERS, LOUIE C. GILL, TED G. JOHNS, A. EUGENE FERLAZZO, SALVATORE GOVEA, JOEL C. 416 416 416 417 417 424 424 424 433 433 433 469 469 495 550 550 550 580 625 625 625 625 625 700 700 711 720 721 728 736 764 782 808 808 MARTINEZ, DANIEL L. MORGAN, CARROLL SARABIA, FERNANDO J. GARDNER, ROBERT T. REED, LEO A. BRUZY, JOHN J. DANDANELL, DONALD J. SULLIVAN, JOHN M. CASTILLO, EDWARD C. PANTUSO, JOHN O. TOEPEL, PAUL D. DEER, ROBERT B. GRAY, ERNEST M. CONDREY, MALCOLM B. BALDWIN, CARL E. GYALOG, JAMES W. HEINTZELMAN, RAYMOND L. FITZPATRICK, THOMAS ESPERAS, CLIFFORD D. SAIKI, KENNETH T. SIDIAREN, ROLANDO S. TACHIHATA, WALTER T. TAKAFUJI, WALTER Y. LARAWAY, PETER MENZIES, ROBERT LAZARE, JOSEPH GOSSELIN, YVON INGLESE, POMPILIO BERGEN, JOHN B. DALGLEISH, GARRY FEWER, WALTER KELLETT, BILLY E. KITCHENS, DON B. TACKETT, JOHN S. DEATHDEC CLAIMFebS FOR FEBRUARY FE 1 3 3 MARCH 2007 GRAZIANO, MICHAEL R. CAMPBELL, WESLEY D. CARNAHAN, ORVILLE R. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 7 8 9 10 11 11 11 15 21 21 25 25 29 37 44 44 45 45 48 58 58 58 58 63 63 63 67 67 67 79 79 86 GRIPPE, JOSEPH F. HUGHAN, THOMAS J. OUTLAW, RONALD G. PARDICK, ROBERT A. POPP, PAUL S. SMITH, RODGER ZIELINSKI, DONALD W. BOYD, FRANCIS P. COLEMAN, JOHN L. RUPE, RONALD R. ROHRING, ERIC M. PAXSON, PHILLIP M. BOCIS, EUGENE R. CONOVER, CARL E. O CONNOR, PETER F. DEMING, THOMAS L. HUETTNER, JAMES M. KOWAL, RICHARD C. OLDHAM, WILLIAM W. RINZ, PAUL T. KEITH, JOHN W. BYRNES, RALPH S. KNASEL, EUGENE D. MC ATEE, MELVIN E. BROOKS, GEORGE P. PHILLIPS, RICHARD BELLAMY, RALPH E. DUNN, WILBURN C. EISENHARDT, RICHARD Q. GILBERT, DON THOMAS, MIKAL COFFMAN, DONALD M. HRUBY, GEORGE A. ROKICIAK, WALTER BELKEN, JIMMY F. CLINE, ROBERT A. SINCLAIR, CHARLES R. HAMILTON, BILLY D. HAMILTON, BOBBY D. CHEEKA, CECIL P. 86 86 97 97 111 135 167 167 167 197 201 201 201 201 340 340 340 340 340 340 340 340 340 340 377 378 378 378 378 378 379 383 387 387 392 392 393 395 396 396 VOLK, RONALD F. WOODS, WILLIAM O. GOETKEN, DONALD A. SHALABY, SAMIR CARRIER, DELBERT L. PONDER, RONALD G. CROUCH, FREDDIE K. RINKS, OSCAR J. WILSON, RONNIE V. THOMPSON, WILLIAM HINDLE, GEORGE A. LEE, CLIFTON STODERL, CLINTON D. WRIGHT, RICHARD A. BERRY, LLOYD R. DAWE, THOMAS C. ELLINGER, BERNARD J. GETTING, GERALD D. HESS, THOMAS J. HUNTOON, LARRY E. KRAUZ, ADOLPH J. MC CORMICK, SAMPSON T. STONE, PAUL E. STRAND, JOHN R. IORG, ROBERT K. ALMARAZ, TED MC EUEN, JIM POTTER, CLAUDE R. TURLEY, ROY L. YARBROUGH, RANDALL C. MITCHELL, LEO PEPLINSKI, JAMES G. HAYSLIP, DAVID R. HOLLIS, GLENN R. CARPENTER, JOHN J. SAMPSON, JERRY L. CONLEY, BERNIE SAMPLAWSKI, RICHARD W. HERBST, LEO C. REEVES, RICHARD D. 396 399 416 416 416 417 424 433 433 444 492 512 512 512 512 512 550 580 584 584 584 591 597 700 704 709 720 721 721 721 725 736 759 765 769 771 782 798 808 VARVIL, GALE L. BOWMAN, LOUIS R. DURHAM, LEWIS MANSFIELD, ROBERT G. PAYNE, JOHN H. MARKS, GUY KOCHISS, JOHN R. GERLER, NORMAN M. HOSIER, CHARLES P. GUENETTE, DUANE BONE, GEORGE S. GLADUE, VERNON NEWMAN, GORDON L. ROSSINI, ROBERT RUNNING, MARTIN J. TIMONEN, RONALD R. SIX, JOHN H. DOLCE, FRANK W. BOUGIO, PHILLIP T. HOSKIN, CHARLES T. THOMAS, DAVID L. WILSON, ROBERT A. LOCKE, FRED G. MUZZATTI, DINO LANE, ROBERT Y. BENNETT, CHARLES L. JENSEN, OLE CORREIA, SILVINO GALLOWAY, JOHN C. MC RAE, RONALD H. DREWNIAK, JOHN N. MURPHY, PATRICK A. JARABAK, STEVE WEBB, LEONARD A. BARR, JERRY R. BASKEN, DWIGHT C. PEARSON, KATHY JONES DAWKINS, FRED A. ESPERAS, JOHN W. Iron Workers Mourn Loss of James “Gene” Moran James “Gene” Moran 26 We are sorry to report the recent death of retired General Organizer James “Gene” Moran. Gene was initiated into Shopmen’s Local 733 (Nashville) on October 1, 1951. He was appointed by then General President John H. Lyons as a Special Representative in February 1952 to service the Nashville area. After displaying his skill as an organizer, he was appointed as a district representative in January 1956. The General Executive Board had created the new position of district representative and Gene was one of the first two appointed to the position. Gene then transferred his membership to Local 729 (Greensboro, N.C.) and serviced the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. In 1958, he moved to Cleveland and transferred his membership in Shopmen’s Local 468 (Cleveland), where he maintained his membership until his death. On August 23, 1965, then General President John H. Lyons Jr. appointed Gene to general organizer. He was assigned to service the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In 1971, he was assigned to International Headquarters in St. Louis, and then transferred to Washington, D.C. later that year when Headquarters was moved. Gene worked in the Shop Division until his retirement on February 1, 1993. Gene served 41 years on the International Staff and was, if not the longest, one of the longest serving staff officers. Brother Gene will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the International. THE IRONWORKER OFFICIAL MONTHLY RECORD APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY 2007 L.U. No. Member Number 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 7 7 8 10 10 10 11 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 17 17 21 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 27 29 29 29 36 36 37 55 70 70 79 84 561427 596335 250285 651856 950509 294184 333857 786537 922834 183015 215772 443907 1226832 526812 679402 303182 248799 415662 391955 1089159 843827 463042 487816 1185275 714591 470114 1121447 376684 1234369 345217 539838 552959 583858 201987 1209977 508220 551865 895493 623762 399844 389010 430941 591277 1090920 658045 960968 860112 628363 Name Claim Number DEASY, FRANCIS J. MAYFIELD, ROBERT E. POCRNICH, NICHOLAS R. SCRIVNER, WAYNE A. GASIOR, JAMES L. PETTIBON, DAVID F. POUNCY, JOHN W. REINER, ISAAC E. BURGESS III, CHARLES H. DI FAZIO, ALBERT J. LAITINEN, OLLI E. PEEK, CHRISTOPHER C. SEARCY, ANTHONY C. SMITH, ROLF D. BARONE, JOSEPH A. BAKER, MELVIN O. BLACK, GERALD LA BOUNTY, MELVIN P. AKMENTIN, C FLAHERTY, MICHAEL P. SKUT, STANLEY SMITH, THOMAS S. MILLER, CHARLES A. TRIPLETT, SEAN B. MORGAN, JERRY D. PEREZ, HENRY I. BRUCE, ROBERT J. CADDEL, HIRAM CATERINO, MATTHEW L. DELOREY, LAWRENCE E. DRAZBA, RAYMOND F. KEYS, WILLIAM M. LEE, JOSEPH R. RIVARD, EMIL J. STUMPO, JOSEPH T. WHERRY, WILLIAM A. STAHELI, RAYMOND D. BISHOP, CARL R. CUNNINGHAM, RICHARD R. RODENBAUGH, WAYNE CROWLEY, JOHN L. GALLINA, JOSEPH L. POULOS, NICHOLAS J. MAVIS, TIMOTHY A. FREEMAN, RICHARD M. JONES, RALEIGH B. DAVENPORT, WILLIE L. WILLIAMS, JODIE C. JUNE 2007 94395 94454 94360 94455 94414 94456 94361 94415 94416 94457 94396 94433 94362 94434 94458 94459 94397 94363 94460 94461 94462 94463 94435 94436 94437 94464 94364 94365 94366 94367 94368 94369 94438 94370 94372 94371 94373 94439 94465 94398 94399 94466 94400 94374 94467 94468 94375 94417 Amount 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 86 92 97 97 97 111 135 135 135 136 172 172 207 229 340 361 361 361 361 361 361 361 377 377 378 378 378 384 392 395 395 396 396 396 396 396 397 416 433 433 433 444 455 492 495 506 509 512 518 1324446 403112 1246135 534855 1324649 352403 239888 358958 971428 515258 412555 725922 424598 1165524 1257039 1134895 805960 483796 602920 157555 670930 602921 762473 581402 688398 732492 503045 539605 241765 499431 398663 797191 584884 581666 801271 684366 374328 300015 526929 1339827 1151246 1060402 468183 478150 1087134 699447 608617 686222 346161 TAYLOR, SCOTT L. REID, ALBERT P. BARRETT, MAXWELL D. REMILLARD, JACQUES T. WATSON, CHRIS A. MENSTER, CHARLES R. IGLEHART, EUYLESS JASPER, RAYMOND E. SPEARS, CARL HALM, ROBERT J. FLEMING, JOHN R. LILLEY, DENNIS H. SEMAN, MICHAEL J. SYKES, JERRY K. PENN DAVIES, STEPHEN S. FARIA, PAUL D. FITZGERALD, PATRICK J. HOSKIN, DAVID KILLEN, JOHN G. LEWIS, HUGH PASHKO, MICHAEL PISTILLO, FRANK A. FRANCIS, WILLIAM E. HOLPER, CHARLES R. BAPTIST, GERALD BRUNER, DONALD G. PATTERSON, BILLY M. BRANCH, EUGENE A. WYLDER, JOE REA, DONALD E. THOMASON, RALPH W. KELLEHER, CHRIS J. LE PAGE, RONALD L. MC MAHAN, WINFRED H. NELSON, JAMES T. THARP, TRUMAN L. PEACOCK, CRAWFORD E. KEATON, JAMES C. EGAN, JAMES F. STARCHER, MICHAEL J. TYNER, HERBERT J. HARRAWOOD, ED R. GREEAN, THOMAS J. BURNS, ROY M. SMITH, STEVE D. PETTERSON, CLAUDE L. FOWLER, JAMES E. MITCHELL, GERALD CONWAY, CLAUDE C. 94440 94469 94409 94430 94431 94470 94471 94401 94418 94441 94419 94376 94442 94377 94378 94443 94444 94420 94402 94445 94446 94447 94379 94380 94403 94448 94381 94404 94382 94405 94472 94421 94449 94422 94473 94384 94450 94406 94474 94475 94476 94407 94423 94451 94385 94386 94424 94387 94388 1,150.00 2,200.00 7,000.00 2,200.00 1,150.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 500.00 1,750.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 518 522 527 527 527 527 549 549 576 910329 783645 563875 510536 453614 728845 406699 301094 646576 577 624 697 709 710 721 721 721 721 721 736 736 764 790 790 507600 487037 1057466 802533 413987 592588 516986 1229337 841002 543056 644165 428632 698494 525649 1145693 MILLER, LESLIE H. WARTHMAN, ARTHUR J. BERNACKI, JAROSLAW COMINOTTI, ROBERT ZAGAR, JOSEPH ZANAVICH, BENNY MC GUIRE, VINCENT G. MICHAELS, COY 94389 94425 94477 94426 94478 94427 94479 94452 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 BARTKOWIAK, S., STANLEY D. HOLMES, MERLE M. GRECO, PETE MABRY, LOUIS E. MURDAUGH, C D. HEBERT, CLAUDE J. FROST, BRUNO GRABEK, JOSEPH MAIETTA, CARMINE MARKO, LUKACS WITCHER, JAMES ANNETT, ERNEST PONT, J CLIFFORD WADE, JOSEPH M. MC GEHEE, GEORGE SHEPARD, BILL 94393 94428 94408 94480 94390 94391 94410 94481 94411 94412 94413 94432 94482 94453 94429 94392 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:..................254,700.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY 2007 469 1142102 FERRINGTON, KELLY E. 94394 IN ARREARS APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2007 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 10 10 10 892856 603616 302581 269881 619888 431654 1139938 370015 199951 332205 365327 709331 664927 791763 366369 323314 549066 MATTHIAS, GERALD L. STACHOWIAK, EDWARD A. DZIAMNISKI, ALEX A. PETERS, PAUL STROUPE, RICHARD L. TARHAY, LEO WOODBURN, RICHARD S. COONS, CHARLES C. CUNNINGHAM, FRANCIS D ANGELO, NELSON JONES, LLOYD R. HANLEY, JOSEPH MORGANELLI, ORAZIO D. SULLIVAN, JOSEPH W. LEE, LAWRENCE E. MEAD, ULYSSES W. PARSONS, DONALD L. 94483 94551 94511 94626 94484 94627 94628 94600 94552 94512 94601 94579 94602 94513 94603 94553 94554 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 27 OFFICIAL MONTHLY RECORD APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2007 L.U. No. Member Number 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 17 21 22 24 24 24 24 29 29 29 36 37 40 40 40 44 45 46 46 58 58 58 60 60 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 68 70 70 70 75 86 92 97 112 194060 464237 390928 467723 750952 550386 352377 243866 668200 657412 377582 437048 471729 256080 853508 822732 1147982 732546 383871 574517 176219 954695 696291 1156793 622834 739935 789119 1028106 614456 1127732 707661 364797 859257 527009 587584 1288317 199560 1165911 658058 566242 1103865 516695 700242 1210832 454066 388141 713694 1035238 368246 28 Name Claim Number WILLIAMS, OLLIE P. KING, WILLIAM F. MARTIN, LEONARD P. MERCIER, GERARD D. MICHAUD, FERNAND SHIVE, PETER T. SULLIVAN, FRANCIS W. WYATT, HUGH E. MOTZ, DONALD J. DANIELS, CHARLES J. BOLEJACK, ALLEN DAVIS, EDWARD E. FILIPPINI, JOE A. GREGORY, SHEALIE W. TRUMBLE, CLARENCE O. DORNAN, STANLEY D. GALLENTINE, JAMES KISSINGER, WILLIAM T. COOK, WILLARD BOYD, HAROLD V. BROWN, CHARLIE J. DAVIS, HAROLD O REILLY, THOMAS M. KEATON, GLENN DEECKEN, RAYMOND EVANS, CHARLES W. PASLEY, RICHARD C. BEARD, EDWARD J. CALLAHAN, OTTO M. STANWORTH, DAVID ELY, CHARLES H. ROBERTS, JESSEE G. BORISUK, NICK BRADEN, JAMES A. CHRISTENSEN, ALLAN D. DIOGUARDI, ANTHONY J. KOLARIK, FRANK MASEL, RODERICK J. SUKTA, WALTER ZAK, ROBERT ZOTTA, JAMES KIMBLEY, WALTER OLEARY, EMMETT H. SNYDER, CHARLES W. ROSEBERRY, CLARENCE J. CUNNINGHAM, HAROLD M. JONES, WILLIAM O. HINKELMANN, WOLFGANG CRAIG, WILLIAM E. 94629 94490 94630 94631 94555 94491 94485 94486 94514 94556 94515 94487 94604 94557 94488 94558 94489 94559 94560 94605 94516 94517 94518 94580 94492 94519 94606 94581 94607 94608 94561 94582 94609 94520 94610 94521 94522 94523 94524 94525 94493 94611 94526 94527 94583 94612 94632 94546 94528 Amount 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 118 155 155 155 155 172 197 207 207 263 290 290 290 301 361 377 378 378 380 380 384 387 395 395 396 396 396 396 396 401 401 405 417 417 420 424 433 433 433 433 444 473 473 477 477 489 489 495 498 506 681295 542171 444981 846745 657528 352370 506207 447137 395797 420993 545102 713383 946632 371116 598785 372676 399846 619985 500384 1147548 299236 895686 676147 523488 215608 582011 627909 948431 714645 327442 1304133 1156422 869202 1068065 153482 535299 250871 571124 182603 878518 725098 505042 1164157 548494 207148 480837 1327840 973369 622561 568171 MYNSTED, ALBERT R. FAITH, VERNON L. GOFF, RAYMOND M. KEY, JACK D. KOPP, PAUL F. FULLER, JAMES L. HUGHES, JACK BOYD, CLAIR L. SALAMON, STEVE IRWIN, STUART L. ARNETT, JAMES K. ROBERTS, PAUL WICKER, JACK E. CARPENTER, BUFORD C. MAHONEY, DENNIS LEWIS, CHARLES W. LANGE, LAWRENCE L. UNDERDAHL, CHARLES A. GARNER, CHARLES E. PIERCE, JAMES T. SETTLE, BRYAN F. WILLIAMSON, SEBA A. HIMO, DALLAS H. WALSTRA, VIRGIL R. KACHLE, ELDRED LAWSON, KENNETH E. SHIRLEY, THOMAS J. VALENTINE, DEREK WALKER, RICHARD O. CONNORS, JAMES T. RITTER, STEVEN J. DUPOLDT, JOSEPH C. CRAWFORD, JOSEPH T. MORESCO, PHILIP LISKOWSKY, JOHN BORISUCK, WALTER J. HEINLEIN, JOHN LONG, GARY B. MC GRADY, ERNEST H. PUSCH, DENNIS M. EADS, DAVID W. HOLUB, EMIL J. REID, LEE G. CARROLL, JAMES B. WATKINS, HOMER J. SURINSKI, FRANK WALDINGER, ALBERT J. MARTINEZ, ROMAN WHITE, KARL D. BOXRZ, EMILE 94613 94562 94530 94494 94563 94529 94564 94614 94565 94531 94566 94633 94567 94584 94568 94585 94615 94532 94533 94534 94535 94569 94495 94634 94586 94570 94616 94617 94618 94536 94571 94496 94587 94538 94619 94497 94620 94499 94537 94621 94498 94539 94540 94500 94636 94501 94588 94572 94589 94637 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,400.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,150.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 508 512 521 522 527 527 549 568 580 580 584 584 591 597 623 623 623 623 700 704 709 709 721 721 721 721 725 728 736 752 765 769 771 782 787 790 832 835 1259498 168309 751024 1124421 729524 529664 710458 481037 227023 519458 515515 983258 324091 406826 777044 179288 753996 1240263 824900 477241 193841 472994 646901 1319241 972707 686738 957648 655125 604782 1148959 453058 670828 640795 453945 347275 200081 650843 821005 BAZMAN, MICHAEL SUTHERLAND, BYRUL GREGORY, JOHN D. GLEN, WILLIE F. GLASER, JAMES I. MAYTIC, LEONARD N. GILES, RONALD R. SMITH, BENJAMIN W. CONBOY, WILLIAM A. JAMGOCHIAN, MICHAEL A. ELROD, ROWEN F. LAMON, TOBY L. BAYLISS, WILLIAM E. HAYNES, JAMES N. ALLEN, GEORGE M. EUGGINO, SAM R. HENDRICKS, GERALD J. OLIVETO, MICHAEL MANETTA, MALCOLM J. FARNSWORTH, L E. CASADAY, T M. ODOM, JAMES R. BIRMINGHAM, MICHAEL F. CORBETT, RALPH DOCZI, JOHN SILVA, MANUEL ORVIS, CHARLES L. BLANCHARD, EVERARD GEE, DALE ARSENAULT, JOSEPH VEZINA, ROLAND CLICK, CARL E. CAMPBELL, LEONARD J. JOHNSON, WALTER MINAMYER, CHARLES F. WARREN, ALFORD REDLER, NIK 94541 94502 94503 94638 94622 94623 94590 94506 94542 94504 94591 94639 94640 94641 94543 94544 94545 94578 94547 94592 94505 94642 94597 94598 94548 94599 94549 94508 94624 94625 94550 94573 94645 94507 94574 94593 94643 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 1,400.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 1,750.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 RAUCHENSTEIN, WILLY URS 94509 2,000.00 835 1254530 TAM, KEN C. 94510 1,750.00 TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:..................316,850.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2007 7 1364690 BOTELHO, GEORGE 94575 NOT 12 MOS MEMBER 7 1356343 LONG, EDWARD F. 94594 NOT 12 MOS MEMBER 60 920610 MC DERMOTT, DAVID L. 94576 433 1090223 RECTOR, RANDALL T. 469 1369978 MARTINEZ, JOHN J. 94644 94596 IN ARREARS IN ARREARS NOT 12 MOS MEMBER THE IRONWORKER 1750 New York Ave., N.W. 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