Spring 2016 - IUOE Local 4

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louis g. rasettA, business manager & general vice president
Notified Meeting
The Quarterly Notified Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday,
April 20, 2016 at the Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA
The Officers will read their Quarterly Reports
Louis G. Rasetta
Business Manager &
10th General Vice President
William D. McLaughlin
President
Michael J. Bowes
Vice President
Christopher T. Fogarty
Recording Secretary
Paul C. DiMinico
Financial Secretary
David F. Fantini
Treasurer
Business Representatives
Michael J. Bowes
Robert A. Burr
Paul C. DiMinico
David F. Fantini
Christopher T. Fogarty
William D. McLaughlin
David F. Shea, Jr.
Executive Board
Richard H. Allard, Jr.
Peter R. Bernazzani
David D. Dobson
Patrick J. Hunt, Jr.
Robert D. LaFlamme
David F. Shea, Jr.
Peter A. Ventresco
Guard
Christopher L. Carey
Conductor
John G. Rossi
DUES REMINDER
DUES FOR THE CURRENT QUARTER, APRIL,
MAY AND JUNE, 2016 ARE NOW DUE AND PAYABLE. Failure to maintain your good standing in regard
to dues may cause you suspension from the Local Union
and your removal from the jobsite.
Mail Dues to: 16 Trotter Drive, Medway, MA 02053
Members are encouraged to remit dues payments on an
annual basis ($120). Quarterly dues may also be paid in
three, six, or nine-month increments. Dues payments can
only be credited to your account on a quarterly basis, and
must coincide with the calendar quarters.
Quarterly dues are due on the first day of each quarter.
See Special Notice regarding August Elections
Notified Meeting Notice pages 11-12
Coming Events
April 15, 2016
Local 4 election petitions available
April 20, 2016
Body meeting
May 18, 2016
Notified body meeting –
NOMINATIONS – see page 11 & 12
June 6, 2016
MCTHTF Scholarship applications due – see page 13
August 14, 2016 Maine Local 4 Elections
August 21, 2016 Massachusetts Local 4 Elections
Training Coordinator
John J. Gaffny, Jr.
Office Manager
Barbara J. Paine
Benefits Administrator
Gina M. Alongi
ON THE COVER:
At Seaport Square, John Moriarty & Associates is well underway on two
major structures. This $600 million undertaking consist of a 20 and a 22
story megaplex. It will boast several floors of retail space, ultimately 830
apartment units and 769 parking spaces. This will become the crown jewel
of the Seaport District in South Boston.
lou rasetta
business manager & 10th general vice president, i.u.o.e.
Greetings Brothers & Sisters,
I wish you all a happy Spring, and a profitable and safe construction season. Also, I am
looking forward to one of the busiest period of our history.
As you can see, we have a new newsletter format. I hope you all enjoy it, as the staff
here has gone to great lengths to improve and enhance this correspondence. We will feature a new pictorial
section, as well as improved printing, etc.
I will mention here that the Training Center’s schedule will no longer be a part of the newsletter, but will
be available constantly on-line, at the union hall, or at either of our training sites. Additionally, if anyone is
interested in a certain course, please call our Apprenticeship Office and a full schedule will be sent to you
immediately.
As you all know, our union election cycle is upon us. Please see the accompanying information for all rules
and regulations pertaining to office seekers.
And speaking of elections, our national and local politicians are also up for election and/or re-election. Most
importantly, our International and our Local have endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. This endorsement
is based primarily on her policies pertaining to our work. She is the only candidate 100% in favor of prevailing wage, and Davis Bacon Laws, and the complete rebuilding of our countries entire infrastructure. These
three factors alone will guarantee a tremendous amount of work done Union. Also, of great concern to me,
in a personal interview with Hillary, she has assured me that she will step up efforts to help our returning
veterans.
Enclosed in this newsletter, also, is a list of our other endorsed candidates. After much discussion and
questioning, these are the men and women whom we feel will best benefit the working people of our state,
and of America.
I am happy to announce that there have been many improvements to our Fringe Benefits Plans. Our Health
& Welfare has added many new benefits, and our Pension Plan continues to be enhanced, this guaranteeing
the future financial health of all of our members. I congratulate all of our trustees, staff and service providers
for a job well done.
I would like also to congratulate Chris Fogarty on his successful completion of the Trade Union Program
at Harvard University. Chris represents the fourth member of our team to have done so. I consider the
education of our officers to be of utmost importance and will continue to have participation at Harvard,
which is the most prestigious Labor Law School in the country. The information and knowledge of the Labor
Movement, which is gained there, is of critical concern for all of our members.
In conclusion, I again wish you all a safe, happy and profitable construction season, and I look forward to
seeing you all either at our meetings, or on our job sites. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve each
and every one of you as your Business Manager, and as always, I thank you for that opportunity. Together we
have attained many milestones for Local 4, and I know there are many great accomplishments yet to come.
Fraternally yours,
Louis G. Rasetta
Business Manager & I.U.O.E. 10th General Vice-President
william mclaughlin president
business representative - boston area
Here are some highlights of current projects in the Boston area. The Seaport District still continues
to be a hotbed for development. Turner Construction has a number of projects at this location. At
100 Northern Avenue, Parcel I, work is in the final stages on an 18 story $153 million high-rise. This
will consist of retail, restaurant and office space. Adjacent to this project, is Parcel H, a $20 million, 3
level underground parking garage. Nearby, at Parcel D, work is underway at 50 Liberty Drive. This
14 story, $200 million project consists of retail, restaurant and 120 condominium units. At the former location of the historic Anthony’s Pier 4, work has just begun on two state-of-the-art structures. The first is a 14 story,
$150 million office building with 3 stories of underground parking. The other, is a 9 story office tower to follow. Over at 121
Seaport Blvd., Skanska USA has just broken ground on 21 Century Tower. This is a 17 story, $160 million high-tech retail
and office building.
At North Station, construction development is abundant. Related Beal Development has recently begun production of a
Marriott Hotel located at Parcel 1B. This will also consist of 239 units of affordable housing. This 14 story development is
located in Downtown Boston’s Bulfinch Triangle. Nearby, at Lovejoy Wharf, phase 2 of a 16 story, condominium complex is
well underway. At TD Garden, work has begun on a $900 million super-structure. This will have a private housing tower, hotel, retail, restaurants, office space and more. Around the corner on Nashua Street, John Moriarty & Associates is in the final
stages of constructing a high-rise apartment complex. All of the above mentioned projects are 100% union and host many
of Local 4’s signatory contractors. Needless to say, they all produce numerous opportunities for the Operating Engineers.
Special thanks to all of our members who participated in last month’s rally at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Standing up to nonunion developers is key to our future success. We cannot allow them to enter our universe where they will undermine our
community, members and families. Fighting for wages, conditions and benefits are the watchwords of organized labor. This
demonstration was a huge success…nice job!
Congratulations to Recording Secretary Chris Fogarty on his recent graduation from the Harvard Trade Union Program. I
would also like to recognize Executive Board member Dave Dobson for a job well done in covering for Chris during this
period.
In solidarity, as always, I thank you for your continued support.
michael bowes vice president
business representative - worcester framingham area
As we move into the spring season, the work in the area looks to be good for the up-coming season.
Here is a look at some of the ongoing and upcoming work in the area. T&M Equipment is just starting
back on their jobs in West Boylston, Shrewsbury, and Worcester. Bond Bros. is working at Holy Cross
College on their addition to the Hart Center. CJ Mabardy is doing the site work and Structures Derek
is going to be hanging the iron. C.J. Mabardy still has work in Acton, Worcester State College, and a
new job they are just starting in Newton. Barletta is still on their Route 128, Add-A-Lane project, this
job will require even more of our members this year, and will be working two shifts. They are also just starting to move on
the Marlboro Pumping Station job. LMH is still working on their six bridge job in Fitchburg for the MBTA Rail Expansion,
and is getting ready to finish their Framingham to Worcester Rail job. Marois is just starting to get back some of their regular
operators, and they have just been awarded the site work for the new Mathworks Building in Natick. This looks to be a $10
million site job that will produce some great jobs for our members. That being said, Marois still has work in Worcester at the
Residences at City Sq. Marois also has the EMC road job, and work at Wellesley College and Framingham State. A.F.Amorello
has been awarded the Rt.109 Roadway Reconstruction job in Medway. H.M.Nunes has been awarded the Franklin Sidewalk
Improvement job, and will be looking to members from the hall to man his equipment. That being said, the work load this
up-coming season looks to be great. Like I say in almost all of my newsletters, if you are working in the area and have not
seen me please call so I can get out there.
Congratulations to Chris Fogarty on his successful completion of the Harvard Trade Union Program. Also, I would like to
recognize Executive Board member David Dobson for a job well done covering for Chris Fogarty in his absence.
In closing, I look forward to working with all of you now and in the future, and appreciate your on-going support.
christopher fogarty recording secretary
business representative - shops/4e/concrete pumps
Spring is right around the corner, and mud season does not appear as though it will be a big factor in this
construction season. With a warmer than usual winter, the frost never really got a chance to get into the
ground and should help with companies being able to mobilize in short order. Last year was a good year
for Local 4 and we are looking forward to some of the same good fortune for this year to come our way.
Equipment has been starting to roll out and it is the first sign that everyone is gearing up to go back to
work. Although it has been mild, the contractors are still in the regular construction season mode, it can be
frustrating for operators to see that it is warm out and they feel as though they should be back to work. Be patient, it is still March
after all, and work will break in short order.
The Equipment industry has seen a huge jump in growth in the last year, a lot of new equipment has been sold to contractors and the
rental industry. With such a turnover in machinery there have been a lot of opportunities created and more to come on the horizon
for the season ahead. Machines have become more sophisticated these days and it has created a shortage of qualified technicians.
Companies of all types have created a demand that is getting harder to fulfill. They want experienced road mechanics immediately
and they don’t grow on trees. The brother members that do these jobs do a great job, but they need help, if there are any good road
techs or experienced equipment mechanics available let me know.
The concrete pump industry has also seen resurgence, and has continued to be stronger than it has for a while. With all the new
construction, it is natural for the pumpers to be busy most of the year and the mild winter helped. Surveyors have been keeping busy
at the Salem Power Plant and other smaller crews will be going back to their prospective companies shortly.
I would lastly like to thank Business Manager Lou Rasetta for allowing me the opportunity to attend the Harvard University Trade
Union Program for the last six weeks. The program is known around the world and we are fortunate to have it in our back yard.
Being able to meet and interact with people from several different countries, and all levels of unionism and knowledge of the labor
movement was amazing. The connections that were made and the education experience on all levels of labor will only benefit the
members of Local 4. I also would like to thank Brother Dave Dobson for covering my area for that time; Dave did a great job of
representing in my absence.
The season is almost here and we again will be busy, so be ready and be safe when it is upon us it should be a good one.
david fantini treasurer
business representative - south shore area
Spring seems to have arrived early this year. Mother Nature certainly owes us one after last winter! Work
in the area has remained steady and is continuing to pick up. I hope everyone is doing well and looking
forward to a busy construction season.
For the first time since I have been the agent in the South Shore Area, Sevenson Environmental has
worked through the winter. There will be a short break this spring, and then they will get back to work.
The Amazon job in Freetown is a perfect example of what Business Manager Rasetta speaks about at the
meetings. Because of the skill level of Local 4 operators, and the fact that we are still competitively priced, D.W. White was the
successful bidder on a site project with a very aggressive schedule. Cook Land Clearing began clearing trees on the 90-acre site
October 19th. Mark White told me six weeks into the job, he was already six weeks ahead of schedule. The 1 million sq. ft. building
is already up and the roof is going on.
As I wrote in previous newsletters, the Wampanoag Indian Tribe is moving forward with the construction of a $500 million casino
in Taunton. I have been meeting with the leaders of the tribe and the Building Trades Council to finalize the PLA that will guarantee a 100% union project. There will be a ground breaking in early April. Dimeo Construction has been secured for some early
pre-construction. I will keep you posted.
There haven’t been any new developments on either of the proposed power plant projects that are slated for the area. There have
however been many smaller projects that have been bid and won this winter by our signatory contractors. I expect a very good
year for the south shore area.
Congratulations to Chris Fogarty on his graduation from the Harvard Trade Union Program. I know Chris will take the lessons he
learned and put them to good use representing the men and women of Local 4.
As always, if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call and I hope to see you at a Union meeting.
paul diminico financial secretary
business representative - merrimack valley /
essex county, ma & rockingham county, Nh
As spring is just around the corner, it’s great to see so much work is going on in the area. The mild winter
really helped to keep the jobs going.
I would like to start off by congratulating Chris Fogarty on his graduation of the Harvard Trade Program.
The Salem Power Plant is quickly coming together. There are already over twenty cranes on the job with more to come. Azco will
be starting the piping shortly and will be bringing in another four cranes from AmQuip. There are ships coming in with parts for
the plant and barges of material. Bond Bros is very busy doing the site work and concrete. Baldwin Crane is unloading barges of
steel and doing the erecting for CCB. North American Crane has begun setting rebar as a sub to Bond, O’Connor has begun setting
components with AmQuip making the picks. Bay Crane is onsite also for O’Connor unloading the parts as they come in. Commonwealth Constructors is moving forward constructing the new 500 ft. stack for the plant. There are many other companies that
have begun work and others that I am currently meeting with that will be starting shortly. This will make quite a few more jobs for
us in the next few weeks. McCourt is doing all the duct bank work, U.S. Pipeline and Michels Directional Drilling have finished
running the new 16” gas line.
ET&L have been adding operators to their work force in Methuen at Rt. 110, Rt. 113 rotary. Zoppo is putting up the sound barrier
wall and Hub is also on job. There is still a lot of work to be done here. C.J. Mabardy is still at the Tewksbury sub-station, Bond
Bros also has work going on there. The paving contractors report this is going to be another busy year and expressing their need to
hire more operators. DeFelice Corp has just won another pipe job in Billerica that will keep them going right through the summer.
Also Newport, J. Derenzo, Albanese D&S, Albanese Bros and W.L. French just to name a few all have work going on in the area.
We are still moving forward on trying to get a PLA for Lowell High $250 million, and also a PLA for the old Prince Spaghetti Factory with phase 1 complete and $200 million for phase 2 - 4 going out to bid shortly.
I look forward to you all having a prosperous season. As always, if there is anything I can do for you, just give me a call. Thank you
all for your continued support!
david shea business representative
cambridge/north of boston area
Spring is here and like everyone I am looking forward to a busy construction season. After the mild winter
I am hopeful we have an early start and there are several projects that are beginning to get underway.
In Cambridge, 50 Binney Street has AA Will doing excavation; Julian has the hoist and rental cranes in
and out. AA Will is also winding down the excavation at 100 Binney, S&F is doing concrete and Stearns
will be doing steel erection. At MIT Nano, Stearns has two tower cranes doing steel erection, Bond Bros.
recently completed utility relocation. At Harvard JFK School, Prime is erecting steel with AmQuip’s tower
crane and Derenzo is doing the site work. Newport has several road reconstruction projects in Cambridge at various locations
including Memorial Drive, Harvard Square and on the Somerville line.
Somerville also has several projects ongoing. At assembly row, the Partners Healthcare project has several hoists working, Derenzo
is winding down the site work, Marr has been setting the glass. Next door, a 20 story hi-rise is in construction with Derenzo doing
the site work and Structures Derek will begin steel erection this spring.
On the 128 belt work had slowed down but is beginning to ramp up again. NCI has started back up at Lahey Clinic. LMH is beginning utility work in Burlington. In Waltham, Prime is erecting precast with AmQuip for a parking garage. Marois is doing the site
work and JL Marshall is doing concrete. Marois is also doing site work at 1 Moody Street.
The Wynn casino project, which has been all over the news, has some uncertainty of when it will get ramped up. This should only
be a short term delay if any delay at all. Once it begins it will go 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, creating many jobs for Local 4
members. It will begin with an extensive slurry wall and drilled shaft operation. Please contact me if you have experience in this
area of work.
As Always, thank you for your continuous support.
Robert burr business representative Maine/
NH-Belknap-carroll-coos-strafford counties area
As we move into Spring, the winter months have been very productive. The Maine Building Trades
Council has opened a new office in downtown Portland. As an organization, all the Trades are stepping up efforts to gain market share over the next few years.
There are plans for over $5 billion worth of real estate to go under construction in the City of Portland. The council is very fortunate to have a Mayor willing to sit down and discuss upcoming projects with all of the trades once a month. The MBTC is working very hard to build. It’s a good feeling to be in conversation
with some of the Larger contractors in Maine, stay tuned.
Ongoing Projects - Case Foundation working on the Caissons at the New Sarah Long Bridge Project in Kittery; Schnabel
Foundation, Congress Street, Portland; Irving Crane, EMMC Bangor. There is a very large windmill project in Northern
Maine with up to 200+ windmills slated for late 2016 into 2017. I will keep you posted.
I would also like to thank Bill O’Neil for coming up to the Clinton Hall for Hazmat Refresher and Forklift Recertification
Training. Bill is a true professional and I thank him for his time and dedication.
Congratulations to Chris Fogarty for his successful completion on the Harvard Trade Union Program. I would like to recognize the efforts of Brother Dave Dobson who covered for Chris as the Business Representative for his area.
I have had numerous meetings with Emily Cain. She is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd district. The IUOE has endorsed
her and she has our full support. Emily is undoubtedly onboard with Local 4. It’s clear that Emily is the only candidate who
will represent the needs of working men and women.
In closing I would like to remind you to keep current with your monthly dues, take advantage of our training facilities to get
your certifications, licenses and any other training you may need. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at the Clinton Hall.
I look forward to a prosperous year for all members. In solidarity, thank you for your support.
john gaffny, jr.
training coordinator
Greetings from the Engineers Training Center Brothers and Sisters. This is a very busy time of year at
the Training Center. We continue to offer many different classes to help serve the members of Local
4. Whether it is Continuing Education, CCO, HAZMAT, forklift or any of the other classes listed on
our website, we hope every member takes advantage of the training curriculum the Training Center
has to offer.
Business Manager and General Vice President Louis G. Rasetta and the Trustees continue to approve the purchase of new
equipment to better serve the membership and meet the most current technology that the industry has to offer. Our most recent purchase was the Manitowoc 11,000 Crawler crane. This is a brand new piece of equipment that will serve the members
of Local 4 for many years. We will continue to constantly upgrade the equipment.
I personally would like to thank Business Manager and General Vice President Louis G. Rasetta, the Business Agents, Trustees,
Office Staff and Instructors for their continued dedication and support of the Engineers Training Center.
As always, if there is anything we can do in the area of training; please do not hesitate to call.
Thank you and have a great spring!
TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULES AVAILABLE
ON THE WEB: www.local4training.org
PICK UP OR CALL THE TRAINING CENTER OR THE UNION HALL OFFICE
SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE BODY MEETING
Members attending February’s Hazmat Refresher and Forklift Recertification at the Clinton, ME Hall with Local 4
Instructor Bill O’Neil.
SAFETY CORNER
A little clarification!!
There seems to be some confusion about whether or not someone may tie-off to the cranes hoist line.
Well actually this subject has been addressed in the 2010 OSHA 1926 CC federal crane standard and it is a very
substantial change from past regulations.
OSHA states the following about “anchoring to the crane’s load line”
“A personal fall arrest system is permitted to be anchored to the crane/derrick’s hook, or other part of the load line”.
Now there are several requirements that have to be addressed to allow tying off to the cranes hook/load line.
Here are a few of those requirements:
*A qualified person has determined that the crane set-up and capacity of the crane, including all rigging and
attachments’ either meets or is greater than the requirements in OSHA 1926.502. This standard states the
criteria for anchorages of personal fall arrest systems, (in particular that the anchorage points must be capable
of sustaining a minimum load of 5,000 lbs.).
*The operator has to be informed that the load line/hook is being used as a tie-off point for the workers.
*The operator has to be informed when the load line/hook is no longer being used as a tie-off point.
*The operator has to be present on the jobsite while anyone is tied-off to the hoist line or hook. (My
recommendation would be that the operator of the crane has to be at the controls of the crane at all times.)
*No other loads are to be suspended from the crane when someone is tied off to the hoist line or hook.
I hope this helps clear up this issue.
BE SAFE
BILL LAFLAMME
CO-SAFETY OFFICER
I.U.O.E. Local 4 supports the following candidates for election:
I.U.O.E. Local
4 supports the
following candidates
for election:
OPERATING
ENGINEERS
ENDORSE
HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT
OPERATING
ENGINEERS
ENDORSE
HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT
I.U.O.E. Local
4 supports the
following candidates
for election:
OPERATING ENGINEERS ENDORSE HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT
“It’s time to put more Americans to work modernizing our infrastructure, from rebuilding roads and bridges to repairing leaky
pipelines to upgrading our water systems,” Secretary Clinton said in a statement after receiving the IUOE endorsement.
“It’s time to put more Americans to work modernizing our infrastructure, from rebuilding roads and bridges to repairing leaky
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pipelines to upgrading our water systems,” Secretary Clinton said in a statement after receiving the IUOE endorsement.
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Business Representative Robert Burr and Emily Cain, Candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District at Cain’s Campaign
Headquarters in Bangor, ME. Recently endorsed by the ME AFL-CIO and the I.U.O.E.
Business Representative Robert Burr and Emily Cain, Candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District at Cain’s Campaign
Headquarters in Bangor, ME. Recently endorsed by the ME AFL-CIO and the I.U.O.E.
Business Representative Robert Burr and Emily Cain, Candidate for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District at Cain’s Campaign
Headquarters in Bangor, ME. Recently endorsed by the ME AFL-CIO and the I.U.O.E.
A Look at Some of Local 4 Projects
On the Amazon job site, above picture taken early November just after the work had started, and below picture taken
last February. Large amount of work done in just a few
months!
Just a small window into the new and rental equipment
ready to roll for this upcoming season.
Operator Alex Appiah and Apprentice Nikki Brown at work
on Rte. 79/195 project for Barletta.
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. working in New
Bedford.
W. L. French working at East Pier in East Boston.
Demolition at the Whittier Bridge in Amesbury.
Walsh’s 200 ton Kobelco assisting Omega Demo
Company.
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR AUGUST ELECTIONS
NOTIFIED MEETING NOTICE
NOMINATIONS to office for the election of August, 2016, will take place at the Notified Meeting of Wednesday,
May 18, 2016, 8 p.m. at Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts. Nominations are in order for
the following offices: Business Manager, President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary,
Treasurer, Executive Board, Auditors, Trustees, Guard, and Conductor.
The following regulations, consistent with the requirements of the Local Union’s Bylaws and the Constitution of
the International Union of Operating Engineers governing Local Union elections, have been approved by the Local, and are set forth here for the guidance of the members.
1.
Nominations may be made by any member of Local 4 or its Branches. Registered Apprentices may not
seek or be elected to office. The nominator may state only the name of the nominee and the office to which he is
nominated. No seconders are necessary or will be permitted. A member may not nominate himself.
2. Article IV – Section 9 of the Bylaws states that: Nominations for elected officers shall be held at a notified
meeting in May preceding the election. In additional to the meeting the other eligibility requirements provided
in the International Constitution, candidates for office must file a nominated petition supplied by the RecordingCorresponding Secretary in support of their candidacies signed by not more than two-hundred (200) member or
two percent (2%) of the entire membership in good standing of the Local, whichever is less, as authorized by the
International Constitution. Nominating petitions will be made available by the Recording Corresponding Secretary one month prior to nominations and must be returned on or before the nominee’s written acceptance of
nomination. Any such petition must identify no more than one candidate for a single office.
3. Good standing, in relation to dues, Article XXIV, Subdivision 7, Section (c) requires the payment of “all
current [quarterly] dues to the Local Union within thirty (30) days after they shall have become due and payable.”
4. Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section (a) states that “ . . . no member shall be eligible for election to, be elected
to, nor hold the office of Business Manager, unless he shall have been continuously in good standing in the Local
Union electing him for a period of two (2) years, preceding in the month of nominations, in addition to fulfilling
the qualifications for other Local office.”
5. Article IV, Section 2, of the Bylaws states that “No member shall be eligible for election, be elected, nor hold
office unless said member shall have been a member continuously in good standing in the Local Union electing
him/her for one (1) year, and in the case of one seeking the office of Business Manager, two (2) years immediately
preceding the month of nomination.”
6. Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section (b) states that “No member shall be eligible for election, be elected, nor
hold office unless said member shall have been a member continuously in good standing in the Local Union
electing him/her for one (1) year preceding the month of nominations; and . . . unless he/she shall also have been
a member of the organization for two (2) years immediately prior to election.”
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7. Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section (b) states that “No member shall be eligible for election, be elected, nor
hold office who has not during the year, and in the case of one seeking the office of Business Manager two (2)
years, immediately prior to the month of nominations, been continuously employed at the trade, or who has not
actively sought continuous employment at the trade. This restriction, however, shall not apply to any member
employed by or working for in any capacity for a Local Union...”
8. Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section (b) states that “. . . no member retired from work at the trade shall be
eligible for election, be elected, nor hold office in any Local Union. This restriction, however, shall not be applicable to any member so retired who at least one (1) year, and in the case of one seeking the office of Business
Manager, at least two (2) years, immediately prior to the month of nominations, has ceased to accept retirement
benefits and returned, or actively and continuously sought to return, to full time work at the trade.”
9. Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section (b) states “Within five (5) days after the nominations have been concluded, the Recording-Corresponding Secretary shall mail to each member nominated, at his last known home
address, notice of his nomination and of the office to which he has been nominated, and shall read or cause to
be read the name of each nominee and identify the office to which such nominee seeks election at each regularly
scheduled Local Union membership and district membership meeting held after the receipt of the nominee’s
written acceptance of nomination.”
10. Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section (b) requires that no member shall be eligible for office unless “He shall
also have filed with the Recording-Corresponding Secretary of the Local Union within ten (10) days after having been notified by the Recording-Corresponding Secretary of his nomination to Local Union office, a written
acceptance of his nomination to office and, in addition, shall have been in regular attendance at all regularly
scheduled Local Union membership meetings and home district membership meetings held after nomination
and before elections, subject, however, to a reasonable excuse based upon good cause such as physical incapacity
or death in family.”
The election of officers and delegates shall be held on the following:
Maine Second Sunday in August 14, 2016
Massachusetts Third Sunday in August 21, 2016
Petitions will be available beginning April 15, 2016 at:
1.
the Union Hall Office, 16 Trotter Drive, Medway, MA 02053
2.
the Body Meeting on April 20, 2016.
Fraternally yours,
WILLIAM D. MCLAUGHLIN, President
CHRISTOPHER T. FOGARTY, Recording Secretary
MC
assachusetts
oalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, Inc.
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS COALITION
OF TAFT-HARTLEY FUNDS
Any Local 4 member, child, grandchild or spouse is eligible to apply for one of two scholarships offered by the Massachusetts Coalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds (MCTHTF); the Local 4 Benefit
Funds Office is a dues paying member of the MCTHTF. Applications are available for the Colleen
Sullivan Memorial Nursing Vocation Scholarship for those enrolled in or accepted as an undergraduate student by an accredited nursing program. Applications are also available for the Lou
Sarno Memorial Scholarship for those enrolled in or accepted as an undergraduate student by an
accredited college or university. Both scholarships are for $1,000 and will be awarded to the recipient up until completion of his or her undergraduate degree, but no more than four (4) consecutive
years, and no more than $4,000. The applicant must submit an application, essay, and official current school transcripts to be considered for the scholarship. Applications outlining eligibility and
essay criteria can be found at: www.local4funds.org or www.macoalthtf.org or by calling the Benefit
Funds Office at 508-533-1400 x116. All applications must be postmarked or received by the MCTHTF (16 Trotter Dr, PO Box 680, Medway, MA 02053) by Friday, June 3, 2016.
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In Memoriam
The Officers and Members of the Local offer
their sincere condolences to the families
and friends of the following:
Daniel J. Concio
Kenneth E. Heath
Thomas A. Heighton
Patrick J. Hunt, Sr.
John P. Moran
Francis J. Murphy, Jr.
Maurice A. Normandin
Edgar Noseworthy
Bartolo J. Panto
Clarence W. Ryder
Mark F. Smith
Frank J. Sousa
Raymond J. Sousa
Stewart C. Weymouth
In Natick, J.R. Vinagro is busy demolishing the old Boston
Scientific Building to make way for a Math Works Building.
In
Retirement
We wish a long, healthy and well-deserved
retirement to the following:
Hub Foundation fitted a Cat 345L with a Comacchio M-E-80
drill attachment. aIt is being used on HMH’s job in Fitchburg on
their six bridge job for the MBTA commuter rail.
Joseph Barone
Mariano Carvalho
Jose DaPonte
Maurice J. DiGregorio
Chien Do
Gregory Fromm
Kenneth C. Godin
Joseph A. Kreidler
Kenneth H. Labbe
Raymond J. Mailloux
Everett W. Mason
William E. McGrath
Daniel R. McLaughlin
Daniel J. Medeiros
Thomas J. Nava
Brian J. Pearce
Peter M. Serrecchia
Robert J. Sullivan, Jr.
Arie T. Van Dam
James M. Wall
Howard D. Young, Sr.
Congratulations to the following members who have
attained 60 or more years in good standing in Local 4.
60 Years
65 Years
Daniel M. Alho
Robert C. Barnes
Roland A. Bolduc
Robert J. Boucini
William Butler
Robert B. Caldwell
Clifton H. Campbell
Rocco S. Carrabes
Ronald A. Copponi
George Cordeiro
Anthony J. DelGenio
Francis M. DeSantis
Joseph DiNatale, Jr.
Giuseppe DiPietro
Thomas Eshman
Robert M. Flaherty
Edward J. Hancock
Samuel E. Laurenza
Roland A. LeBreux
George A. Leveille
John E. Macomber
Edward McColgan
Dennis McLaughlin
Don D. Mitchell
Michael Pacella, Jr.
Joseph R. Pellecchia
Kenneth R. Ralston
Raymond Roberge
Alfred N. Rongone, Jr.
Albert J. Sabbatelli
James J. Sablone
Norman B. Sanderson, Jr.
Michael J. Shannon
William B. Smith
Charles B. Winslow
David Almeida
James R. Anderson
Ricardo Baldassari
James E. Brophy
Frank J. Ciccolella
Jerome F. Crowley
Peter V. Curran
Romeo DesFosses
Albert Federico
Ralph J. Gagnon, Jr.
John J. Gomes
Thomas J. Hajj
Richard C. Hallberg
Joseph T. Kelly
Peter A. Mazza
Kenneth C. McKenzie
James F. Paladino
Ralph V. Papetti
Charles W. Richards
Vincent Tonello
Peter A. Ventresco
70 Years
Charles A. Bucci
Paul E. Dufour
Richard A. Evans
John P. Mancuso
Charles M. Ray
Michael Ray, Jr.
Arthur G. St. Germain
75 Years
Frank Evans
Fraternally yours,
Louis G. Rasetta, Business Manager & 10th General Vice President
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