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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 news In This Issue Message from Officers 2 T.E.A.M. Resources 4 MN AFL-CIO 5 Apprentice Spotlight 7 8 Around the District 12 Upcoming Events Representing Local 61 • Local 106 • Local 260 • Local 386 • Local 681 • Local 880 • Local 1324 • Local 1922 • Local 1962 • Local 2002 Spring 2015 Save the Date STAR Celebration September 12, 2015 On January 27, 2015 the MN AFL-CIO held its Labor 2014 Volunteer Recognition event at the Crown Plaza Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul, MN. Awards were given out to different Local Unions and District Councils that either met or exceeded their goals to turn out their membership to help elect candidates that support working families. District Council 82 received the top award for having the highest percentage of members come out and volunteer as well as for making a PAC contribution to the Labor 2014 movement. Pictured with BMST Nelson is MN AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson. Message from Terry Nelson As members of the IUPAT, working safely is one of the most important facets of our jobs. That’s why STAR (Safety Training Awards Recognition) is a vital part of our mission. All members are encouraged to complete an 8-hour safety training class during the year and then attend DC 82’s annual celebration. It’s a great event with food, entertainment and incredible prizes. Just ask members who have participated and won a new car or truck. Join the celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at The National Sports Center in Blaine. To be eligible, training must be completed by April 30. See STAR information on page 6. Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer The Sky’s the Limit One of the most important responsibilities of providing leadership for District Council 82 is focusing on the long view and securing a solid future for our union and our members. It’s not just about jobs for the next few months or even a couple of years. It’s about deciding what to do now to position our union for success in the coming decades. That’s why I’m pleased to tell you about a major achievement in building career pathways for IUPAT members. Our Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTI-UM) was awarded accreditation for six years by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) in November 2014 at the COE’s fall meeting in Memphis. As I’ve mentioned in previous updates about this goal, accreditation raises our training to a whole new level. It means that the FTI-UM now operates under standards used by technical schools, colleges and universities, including required minimum completion rates. Having earned accreditation, the FTI-UM will be eligible to apply for grant funding that will help build a solid foundation for the future. The accreditation process is rigorous, and to say it was a group effort is an understatement. My thanks go to the staff of the FTI-UM, with Director Patrick Rome and his very capable colleagues working toward this goal. I also thank Bob Swanson, CEO of Swanson & Youngdale, who serves with me as co-chair of the FTI-UM. Bob, we made it! The ground work for accreditation started several years ago when District Council 82’s training funds were merged and a new training facility was constructed. After several years of curriculum advancement, faculty professional development and strengthening FTI-UM’s financial ability, the Board of Directors approved funding for accreditation in May 2013. The FTI-UM staff started work for accreditation candidacy in July 2013, under the guidance of Nancy Gentile, Ed.D. The accreditation process included a self-study that assesses against standards and identifies areas needing improvement. Continued on page 2 Sanford Medical Center is a $500 million facility being built in Fargo, North Dakota, with completion scheduled for Spring 2017. The 11-story project will involve over 1,700 construction workers at its peak. A Level One Trauma Center, the facility will include Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Pediatrics and General Medicine in its four wings. District Council 82 members will be on the project with AMG Architectural Glass and Glazing, Olympic Companies, Inc., and Swanson & Youngdale. district news officer messages Message from Terry Building Career Pathways As people who spend a good part of our time building, I think we can all agree that providing members with more pathways to building a career is an important part of what we can offer as a union. By offering training as an accredited educational institution, we can help open so many more doors for our brothers and sisters. For example, it may help members get onto a path to management. Let’s face it, the physical demands of work in the finishing trades can be tougher to take as we get a little older. This training opens new possibilities for apprentices or journeymen members who would like to take their career in a different direction. I believe it will also encourage more young people who might be interested in the finishing trades but are worried whether there are viable career options ahead for them. I ask you to encourage young people who may be considering what career training to pursue and suggest that they check out the Finishing Trades Institutes of the Upper Midwest. As IUPAT members, it’s something we can all be proud to call our own. Opportunities Abound Where do I begin? When we look at the amount of work that’s available for our members, it continues to amaze me. Across our district council, there are so many exciting opportunities where our members are making a difference by applying their skills to highvisibility projects. A prime example is Destination Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Projects there total $500 million this year. Over the next five to seven years, an astonishing $10 billion will be spent on construction. Our members are so good at what they do, the work is completed safely, on time and on budget. This is a testament to the value of highly skilled union workers. The Mall of America expansion in Bloomington, Minnesota, is Continued from page 1 another example that illustrates the importance of utilizing union workers who pride themselves on a job well done. And, of course, there’s the new Vikings Stadium, as well as many other largescale projects in the Twin Cities. In Fargo, North Dakota, Sanford Medical Center is transforming medical care in the region. A $500 million facility with completion scheduled for Spring 2017, the 11-story project will involve over 1,700 construction workers at its peak. Look Out for Each Other Being part of the IUPAT, I think we all appreciate the value of looking out for our union brothers and sisters. Let me share a recent example that proves why this is so important: Thanks to a tip from a union member, the district council was made aware that an employer was not paying members as they should. Through an audit, we were able to recover $34,000 that was owed to members, including two members who were owed $6,000 apiece. Let’s just say that handing them those checks was a good reminder of what we value as union members: We’re stronger together. Building a Better Future Spring will be busy, with 17 contracts to be negotiated on behalf of District Council 82 members. It’s a responsibility that the business representatives and I take very seriously because we know that the wages and benefits we are able to secure will make a real difference to members and their families. We are proud to work hard in the best interests of our union brothers and sisters. The IUPAT General President’s Advisory Committee annual meeting is in March, and I will be attending this gathering that brings together all the IUPAT business manager/secretarytreasurers from throughout the United States and Canada. We will discuss the current business of the union while setting a course for the future growth and success of the IUPAT and its members. As always, I thank you for your continued support of IUPAT District Council 82. Meet Ryan Mims Assistant to the Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer/Organizer Ready to Help Ask Ryan Mims what the best part about his job as assistant to District Council 82 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Terry Nelson is, and he doesn’t miss a beat in answering the question. “The best part is being here to help our members,” says Mims, who has held the post since February of 2014. With 11 years of experience as a glazier and more than two years as an organizer for District Council 82, Mims knew quite a bit about the IUPAT. It was still a change of pace when he began his job as assistant to BMST Nelson. “It was an eye opener,” he acknowledges. “Even though I knew it was a busy office, it was still incredible to see what’s actually going on and see just how busy Terry is every day.” In a district council that includes Minnesota, North Dakota, western Wisconsin, and Montana, union leadership often finds different mindsets in various regions. To be sure the council’s members are being treated fairly and that contracts are being honored, union leadership spends PA G E 2 a good deal of time traveling to represent members and resolve problems throughout the district council. Mims, who grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, was introduced to glazing when he followed in the footsteps of several of his co-workers at Slumberland Furniture. Hyland Rowan, Rich Kohnen and Dom Navarro had all left furniture delivery behind to work for Harmon Glass, and when the opportunity arose, he did the same. Some time in the glass shop gave Mims an education on the glazing business and how to cut and work with glass. When an apprenticeship was offered to him in the glazing program, he jumped at the chance to learn new skills. He says that joining the union turned out to be one of the best things that has ever happened to him. What’s one of the most important lessons Ryan Mims has learned during his time in the union? “Celebrate the small victories,” he says, adding that being able to help members resolve problems and providing the best representation for them is what makes the long hours rewarding. He’s glad to be working to improve the lives of his union brothers and sisters. Message from Warren Harder Director of Servicing One Voice, One Union: We’re Stronger Together In District Council 82, we have 17 contracts to negotiate this spring in areas ranging from Great Falls, Montana, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Geographically, this is a large area, with much of it booming. That’s a factor in contract negotiations. Market share is another part of the equation when it comes to negotiating contracts. In the Twin Cities, we have a large market share with all of our crafts in the commercial construction and convention industries. In addition, we’re always looking for growth in all areas. That’s how we keep making our union stronger, and that’s good for all of our members. So whether we’re talking about painting, drywall, glazing, or signage, we’re always looking for ways to grow and to strengthen our market share throughout District Council 82. Politics and culture are key factors when it comes to negotiations. In many ways, politics and culture control the economy. Bonding bills and taxes fuel the construction industry with money to build large projects. We know that these projects are built best by skilled union workers who have the training to work efficiently and safely. Unfortunately, states like North and South Dakota, which have right-to-work laws, seem to depress wages and work against collective bargaining. As workers, we benefit from collective bargaining because we can speak with one voice as one union. That’s powerful when it comes to negotiating wages, benefits and working conditions. It’s why we’re better off bargaining collectively rather than individually. We’re stronger together and we work to secure the best possible contracts. The non-union workforce has the same wants and needs, but they do not have someone speaking up for them. Here’s the bottom line: It is through working together that we have been able to secure the wages and benefits that our members enjoy. I encourage all members of District Council 82 to be active and attend union meetings. That’s how we stay educated about the issues facing our union. In closing, I ask you to remember that we’re stronger together. It’s the power of negotiating with One Voice, One Union. Message from Jason Crowson Director of Organizing Making the Most of All Opportunities for Growth The record growth in North Dakota continues to bring opportunities for our members and contractors. A handful of our Twin Cities general contractors have opened permanent offices, and a few of our own contractors are looking at satellite offices to grow locally. This presents a unique opportunity for our district council to grow not just in North Dakota, but also in the entire northwestern part of Minnesota. As we’ve noted before, the political environment and work situation in North Dakota are very unique and present a challenge for every building trades member. Our organizers continue to flow through the areas and recruit workers to fulfill our contractors’ needs. As a result of this growth opportunity, the national building trades have taken notice and are involving themselves at varying levels. Locally in Minneapolis/St. Paul, we’ve been working with employees of a smaller glazing contractor to bring them to an election. There have been some complications with the campaign and because of those complications, I cannot say much more. However, I am hopeful that we will be welcoming those workers into our membership very soon. We continue to run into subcontractors who are misclassifying workers, cheating on prevailing wage projects, and even employing minors on commercial job sites. Some of the situations we see are flat-out disgusting, and we will continue to do what we can to improve the lives of these workers. We need help from you, brothers and sisters, when you observe such situations and when we engage the community in these issues. Our growth and activism is as important as ever. As union members, you understand the importance of earning fair wages, being paid on time, and being able to count on workplace safety. I encourage you to reach out to workers in your circle of friends and family and help promote and grow your local unions. When we work together, we make our union stronger. That will lead to a better future for all of us. The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) Represents a growing force of over 160,000 active and retired men and women in the United States and Canada. Our members work in the Finishing Trades as industrial and commercial painters, drywall finishers, wall coverers, glaziers, glass workers, floor covering installers, sign makers, display workers, convention and show decorators and in many more exciting occupations. IUPAT members’ skills are in high demand at every construction project in North America. The IUPAT membership extends far beyond the workplace, however. Recognized as one of the most active unions in the labor movement, IUPAT members help shape their communities in many ways: through an abiding commitment to service, by fighting passionately for workers’ rights that benefit all working families, and through effective and aggressive political mobilization. PA G E 3 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) and the Individual Mandate By Dave Danley and Rick Lemke, Wilson-McShane Corporation The PPACA has become one of the most well-known and discussed pieces of legislation during the past several administrations. It has brought with it heated controversy amongst our lawmakers and amongst the general population. One of the key provisions of the law, the Individual Mandate, went into effect for the 2014 tax year. Essentially, the Individual Mandate requires tax payers to have health insurance coverage or pay a tax penalty. The tax penalty for the 2014 tax year is the higher of 1) $95 per tax payer, or 2) 1% of taxable income. These tax penalties are also set to increase year after year. In 2015 the penalty will be the higher of 1) 2% of yearly household income or 2) $325 per person. You will be required to indicate that you and your family had health insurance coverage on your IRS Form 1040 (or other personal income tax form) beginning with the 2014 tax year. The government will begin receiving information about the months in which you had health insurance coverage beginning in 2016 (for the 2015 plan year) in order to enforce the Individual Mandate. Participants of the Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 Health Care Plan (“DC82 Health Plan”) will receive information regarding his/her health insurance eligibility beginning in 2016 on IRS Form 1095 from the DC82 Health Plan beginning with the 2015 tax year (as required under federal law). You will want to keep that form for next year’s tax season. Therefore, in order to avoid a potential costly tax consequence, Participants of the DC82 Health Plan should be diligent in assuring that the hours you are working are sufficient to provide for continuous coverage. If you do fall short for qualifying for health insurance, you have resources to continue coverage under the DC82 Health Plan through self-payments and COBRA. The DC82 Health Plan allows participants to pay for a month of health coverage. This is done by multiplying the hourly contribution rate (currently $7.60) times the number of hours needed to qualify for coverage. You also have access to a variety of health insurance plans through MN Sure, the state’s health insurance exchange market place. There are other provisions of the PPACA that have been widely accepted as enhancements to existing health benefit coverages. Some of those enhancements include: coverage for dependent children to age 26, removal of annual and lifetime payment limitations, and 100% coverage for preventive services. All health plans across the country were previously required to amend their plans to comply with these services to be considered as essential health benefits. If you have any questions about the Individual Mandate or about your health coverage in general, please feel free to contact Wilson-McShane Corporation at 952-854-0795. Making the Most of Your Employee Assistance Program Construction industry veteran Tom Vevea joins T.E.A.M. When it comes to addressing and resolving a variety of daily living issues, District Council 82 members have an important benefit in the services provided by T.E.A.M. (Total Employee Assistance Management). Thanks to DC 82’s contract with this leader in employee assistance programs, members can partner with T.E.A.M. for help in facing a wide variety of situations, including those relating to personal or emotional problems; drug use; eldercare; financial, workplace, or legal concerns; and family and parenting issues. Helping improve life both on and off the job is the goal of the staff at T.EA.M. In February, TEAM welcomed Tom Vevea as contract manager. His enthusiasm for helping people and making sure they know about the benefits of using TEAM’s services is what led him to join the organization. “I know it may sound corny,” admits Vevea, “but I’ve been very lucky in my career, and I thought this would give me an opportunity to give back.” He believes union members can benefit from utilizing the services provided by T.E.A.M.’s licensed counselors and social workers. “The staff is wonderful and they are dedicated to helping people,” he added, noting that all services are confidential and T.E.A.M. does not cap the number of visits a client may have with a counselor. With four decades in the construction industry, all with McGough Construction, Vevea understands the stress workers may face. He joined McGough in 1975, moving up through the ranks and gaining experience as a journeyman carpenter, foreman, superintendent, field coordinator, director of field operations, director of labor relations, and vice PA G E 4 president of operations. Over the years, he has also served on numerous building trades boards and health and welfare committees. With the next generation of construction leaders ready to move up, Vevea was ready to move on, but not ready to retire. He says that after talking with T.E.A.M. founder John Sanchelli, he felt he had found the opportunity of a lifetime. In particular, Vevea is dedicated to addressing the stigma that still surrounds mental health issues, something that can prevent people from getting the help they need. As he notes, chemical imbalances in the brain can cause mental illness, just as imbalances in other organs cause physical illness. “It’s time for attitudes about mental illness to change,” Vevea emphasizes, “so people can feel free to access the services available.” For this construction industry veteran, starting a new chapter in his life is a gratifying way to help others. That’s why Tom Vevea is eager to encourage District Council 82 members to utilize the services of T.E.A.M. To speak confidentially with a T.E.A.M. counselor 24/7, call 651-642-0182 or 1-800-634-7710. For information, visit www.team-mn.com. politics 2015 Legislative Session Presents Challenges & Opportunities The 2015 legislative session is nearly two months old and Minnesotans are presented with a very different situation than we were in 2013 and 2014. While Governor Dayton was reelected and DFL majority remains in the Senate, Republicans now control the Minnesota House. Meet the Staff at DC 82 Terry L. Nelson, Bus. Mgr./Sec.-Treasurer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext. 651, [email protected] Mark Christianson, Bus. Rep. or Locals 386, 1962, 1922, 260, 651-224-5480 ext.652 or 612-889-5194, [email protected] Warren Harder, Director of Servicing/Bus. Rep. for Local 1324, 651-224-5480 ext. 666 or 612-8684123, [email protected] Scott Thompson, Market Recovery Director/Bus. Rep. for Locals 61, 259, 651-224-5480 ext. 653 or 612-819-5241, [email protected] Craig Peck, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext.663 or 612-867-5598, [email protected] While the new Republican House majority might not be interested in helping empower working people; that isn’t a reason for Labor to sit on the sidelines. Jason Ehlert, Bus. Mktg. Developer, 701-541-3025, [email protected] That’s why we’re advocating for a Shared Prosperity and Job Creation agenda. Pass Comprehensive, Long-Term Multi-Modal Transportation Funding Minnesota cannot grow and attract good jobs when our infrastructure is wearing out and transit options are woefully inadequate. Too many of our roads and bridges have exceeded their lifespans and are in desperate need of repair. Scott Parker, Bus. Rep. for Locals 681, 2002, 507-282-4048 or 507-244-1531, [email protected] Craig Olson, Bus. Rep. for Local 106, 218-724-6466 or 218-393-2276, [email protected] Francisco Altamirano, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext. 671 or 612-868-2227, [email protected] Al Hanson, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext. 668, or 612-308-4852, [email protected] Don Mullin, Bus. Rep. for Local 880, 651-224-5480 ext. 665 or 612-889-1360, [email protected] Ending Wage Theft A shocking number of unscrupulous employers often pay less than what was agreed, force workers to perform duties off the clock, cheat state and local governments out of legally required taxes and insurance contributions, and sometimes, withhold pay all together. The legislature can help by legislation that toughens penalties for employers who engage in wage theft and makes it easier for workers to report wage theft. Require Paid Family Leave & Earned Sick Days We all get sick. But not all of us can stay home when we are contagious. In cities and states without earned sick days standards, two of every five workers don’t earn a single day of earned sick leave. We strongly support the passage of both earned sick and safe time and paid family leave. Fair Scheduling Jason Crowson Dir. of Organizing at DC 82, 651-224-5480, ext. 661 or 612-401-9224, [email protected] Ryan Mims, Asst. to the BMST/Organizer, 651-224-5480 ext. 662 or 612-222-6555, [email protected] Mark Waaraniemi, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext. 670 or 612-805-8310, [email protected] Ken Gorman, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext.695 or 612-819-5719, [email protected] Dave Sears, Organizer at DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext.673 or 612-889-9318, [email protected] Brittany Therres, Admin. Asst. for Locals 880, 1324 1962, 1922, 260, 651-224-5480 ext. 667, [email protected] Dana Marciniak, Admin. Asst. for Local 106, 218-724-6466, [email protected] The retail, service and healthcare sectors are now the fastest growing industries in our state. The increase in the minimum wage has and continues to be a great boost for retail, service and healthcare workers. However, full-time positions with stable schedules are also vitally important. Minnesota workers need scheduling standards that support families and help make their lives predictable. Jean Groshens, Office Mgr. for DC 82, 651-224-5480 ext. 654, [email protected] In addition to this Shared Prosperity and Job Creation agenda, the Minnesota AFL-CIO will support a range of issues that address income inequality, economic opportunity, and tax fairness. Lindsay Schmandt, Admin. Asst., 651-224-5480, ext. 655, [email protected] The Minnesota AFL-CIO is a labor federation made up of more than 1,000 affiliate unions, representing more than 300,000 working people throughout the state. Mary Dady, Admin. Asst. for Locals 61, 386 884, 259, 651-224-5480, ext. 664, [email protected] Linda Rapp, Admin. Asst. for Local 681, 507-282-4048, [email protected] Steve Wittman, Part Time Business Rep for Local 1922, 406-252-2535, [email protected] Karen Santiago, Admin. Asst. for Local 1922, 406-252-2535, cell 406-208-9056, [email protected] Jeff Stark, Organizer, 406-623-0537, [email protected] PA G E 5 training Accreditation Granted to FTI~UM by the Council on Occupational Education The two visionaries of the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTI~UM), took a moment to pose for a picture with the accreditation certificate from the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and a celebratory cake after the January board meeting. Co-chairs Bob Swanson, CEO of Swanson & Youngdale, and Terry Nelson, BMST of District Council 82, saw their vision fulfilled for the school when the FTI~UM was awarded accreditation for six years in November 2014 at the COE’s Fall meeting in Memphis. The foundation for this goal was laid several years ago when DC 82’s training funds were merged and a new training facility was constructed. After a several years of curriculum advancement, faculty professional development and strengthening FTI~UM’s financial ability, the Board of Directors approved funding for accreditation in May 2013. The FTI~UM staff started work for accreditation candidacy in July 2013 under the guidance of Nancy Gentile, Ed.D. The accreditation process included a self-study that assesses against standards and identifies areas needing improvement. FTI~UM now operates under standards used by technical schools, colleges and universities including required minimum completion rates. Having accreditation puts the FTI~UM on a solid foundation for grant funding into the future. Accreditation has allowed FTI~UM to join the ranks of other higher education institutions. The prestigious new website address is: www.ftium.edu First Total Stations Course held at FTI~UM A group of 12 District Council 82 Glaziers completed the first Total Stations course. The course was sponsored by the Finishing Trades Institute International, which sent equipment and instructors to hold this advanced coursework. With a Total Station, workers can measure both angles and distances at the same time. The instruments’ onboard computer uses the measured angles and distances to calculate coordinates of these measured points or the position of the instrument from known points. Measurements can also be downloaded from the Total Station to a computer to create a drawing of your work. The glaziers learned how this tool can improve quality and efficiency on the jobsite in laying out curtainwall, especially complex curtainwalls. The glaziers committed a week of their time to the course and had to prepare for it by working through a math and surveying handbook. Due to the intensity of the coursework, Coordinator Brian Hagberg plans to have periodic refresher courses for the 12 glaziers who completed the training. This course is expected to be offered annually as a path to expanding the pool of glaziers who have this skillset. New Full-Time Faculty Member Fredy Castellanos, Painting Safety and Health Instructor Fredy Castellanos became a full-time FTI~UM faculty member in February. Fredy began his career as an apprentice through District Council 82, where he became a painter and decorator journeyworker. For the past 14 years, he worked as a foreman for Swanson & Youngdale, Inc., where he assumed increasing responsibilities throughout his career, as well as developing his trade and safety knowledge. For the last six years, Fredy has also worked as a part-time safety instructor for the FTI-UM’s continuing education program. In May of 2015, Fredy will earn his Associate’s Degree in Applied Science through Mount West Community and Technical College in West Virginia. Fredy’s dedication and hard work throughout the years have opened new doors and opportunities for him, and he is very excited about becoming a full-time instructor on the Finishing Trades Institute staff. With his enthusiasm for teaching, Fredy is looking forward to sharing his hands-on experience and his professional knowledge with the many apprentices who will make this journey part of their career advancement. IRS Grants 501(c)3 Classification to FTI~UM The Internal Revenue Service recently changed the classification of the FTI~UM from a labor organization to a school. With the change to this status, the FTI~UM will be qualified for many grants that previously were not available under the old 501(c)5 designation. Additionally, cash and materials donated to the FTI~UM are now tax deductible. Tuition paid by students is now also tax deductible and the FTI~UM will be issuing 1098 T forms to students for tuition paid during the 2015 school year. PA G E 6 STAR Program Classes REMINDER Please refer to the FTI~UM website or call 651-379-9600 to schedule a STAR class. The deadline to qualify for the next STAR event is April 30. The Right Place When it comes to union membership, Duffy Hammond knew the advantages right from the start. “My dad was a union machinist, and he told me to join a union if I wanted to get anywhere,” says Hammond, who completed his glassworker apprenticeship and recently started the glazier apprenticeship program. He has been employed by St. Paulbased Twin City Glass for ten years. “A couple of my friends started in the apprenticeship program and I thought it was a great thing to get into for career training,” Hammond says in describing the opportunity he saw in the finishing trades. Before starting his career working with glass, he was an iron worker for about a year. In the glassworker apprenticeship program, Hammond says he had the opportunity to see how everything is designed and put together. In the glazier apprenticeship program, he’s learning how it works and how a building goes up. He likes the combination of classroom and hands-on learning the apprenticeship program offers and he feels he has found a career with opportunities for growth. “I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can because someday I would like to become an instructor,” says Hammond in talking about his long-term goal. His friends who started in the business are now foremen and he hopes he’ll be able to move from apprentice to foreman to instructor. For him, it’s all about learning and gaining experience. “You pick up different knowledge from different people, and everyone is there to share knowledge and learn,” Hammond says of his union colleagues. “I think it’s important to learn from the older generation. You learn things you wouldn’t necessarily think of when you’re just starting out.” As he points out, the baby boomers have the years of experience that make a difference in mentoring the next generation. When Duffy Hammond thinks about the advice his dad gave him regarding the benefits of being union, he knows it’s true. “The best part of being union is everybody sticking together,” says Hammond, who grew up in Stacy, Minnesota, and now lives in Wyoming, Minnesota. He and his wife, Stevie, have a daughter and will welcome a baby this fall. Looking to the future for his family, Duffy Hammond is glad he found the right place to build a career as a member of the IUPAT Putting Skills to Work Throughout DC 82 spotlight Apprentice Spotlight: Meet the Staff at FTI Tom Aasheim, Paint & Drywall Coordinator, 651-379-9604, [email protected] Brian Hagberg, Glazing & Glassworker Coordinator,, 651-379-9602, [email protected] Jerry Meissner, Sign, Display & Convention Worker Coordinator, 651-379-9603, [email protected] Jill Polander, Office Mgr, 651-379-9600, [email protected] Kerry Gallagher, FT Instructor, 651-379-9611, [email protected] Amy Peterson, FT Instructor, 651-379-9600, [email protected] Fredy Castellanos, FT Instructor, 651-379-9600 Ricky Dahlstrom, PT Instructor, 651-379-9600 Dave Weidner, PT Instructor, 651-379-9600 Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN. Drywall Finishers Left to Right: John Gonzales & Anthony Jarvis working for Stern Drywall Inc. Drywall Finishers from Minuti-Ogle Co. at the Mall of America Retail/Hotel Project in Bloomington, MN. Left to Right: Carlos Deleon and Arnulfo Najera. Working at the Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN. Swanson & Youngdale Painters. Left to Right: Alex Thesing and Taylor Kline. Pat Rome, Director, 651-379-9600, [email protected] Glazing for Empirehouse Inc. Left to Right: Robbie Wallace, William Esnough, Kaleigh Bartok, Troy Cagle and Mark Waggoner. PA G E 7 Local 386 & Local 1962 Mark Christianson – Business Rep Project Developments around Local 106 Craig Olson – Business Rep Vikings Stadium Update Construction of the new fixed-roof stadium is already nearly 40 percent complete and continues to move at a rapid pace. Approximately 75 percent of the entire concrete structure has been poured, while the steel roof ridge truss that will span the length of the stadium from east to west has just three sections yet to be placed. Installation of exterior metal panels and glass will begin in early 2015, and the stadium will be fully enclosed in December 2015. Over 700 construction workers are on-site daily, a number that will swell to more than 1,100 in the coming months, and more than 200 Minnesota businesses have already contributed to the project. The Vikings will be paying an extra $1.2 million for LED lights. The Vikings have also added another $517,977 to the roughly $1 billion stadium project for additional concessions areas, another elevator and extra design services for a stadium skyway and press box, but not for new glass that environmentalists say is necessary to protect birds. Skyscrapers The skyline of Minneapolis will continue to change in the coming months as there are so many projects being built or being talked about. Currently there is 2.2 billion in projects in Minneapolis. Let’s take a look at just a few. • P roposed 30-story tower at 116 E Hennepin, at the site of Nye’s Polonaise Room. The plan includes about 189 apartments in the tower and 6,500 square feet of new retail space along Hennepin Avenue and Second Street, plus retail space on the first floor of the Harness Shop building. continued on page 10 DC 82 We have a very busy spring coming up! Special Call Meeting: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 6:00 pm at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B. Nominations for Local 106 Treasurer & DC 82 Delegate Special Call Meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 6 pm at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B. Elections if needed. Sign Agreements: Cross Country Sign April 30 LAMAR Advertising June 30 Todd Signs July 31 Advanced Signs, Inc., dba Lakehead Sign August 30 Please attend your local union meetings to provide input and updates. Remaining 2015 classes in Duluth: MSHA Refresher: Friday, March 6 at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. OSHA 10 Supplement: Saturday, March 7 at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B, 1-9 p.m. LIFTS: Wednesday, April 8 at the Duluth Labor Temple, Hall B, 4-9 p.m. MSHA New Miner: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 9, 10 & 11, at the Duluth Labor Temple, Halls A & B, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Local 106 Vice President Gordon Smith working at the National Guard Armory 114th Transportation Company remodel in Chisholm, MN. Condolences to the families and friends of our lost brothers: Oscar Nelson was a 75-year member of Local 106; he painted the Aerial Lift Bridge years ago. continued on page 11 Francisco Altamirano – Organizer Helping Our Union Grow Not so long ago people of color weren’t encouraged, and sometimes not even allowed, to join unions. Some people thought that letting immigrant workers into unions would undercut wages and benefits. However, that was not the case. Now people of color are helping unions grow. Throughout the country, this change is helping the unions and the workers, in particular Latinos, who have seen the benefits of union membership. In addition to seeking higher wages and a better standard of living for their families, many immigrants see a pathway to citizenship as an important goal. With that in mind, many unions are becoming advocates for immigration reform. It’s possible that if Latinos see unions as not just advocating for better working conditions but also for immigration reform, then Latinos could add their voices in the fight against anti-union legislation, such as recent laws passed in Wisconsin and Michigan. Here in Minnesota, we actively seek to educate Latinos about the advantages of union membership, including job training, worker safety, fair wages, and benefits. I am proud that District Council 82 is working with the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) to raise awareness and encourage Latino involvement in the labor movement. It’s all about working together to help everyone do better. First, it’s the money. Generally, union jobs pay significantly more than non-union jobs. It’s simple: If higher wages matter, then joining a union is a smart idea. Anti-labor people may say that additional pay is eaten up in union dues. This is false. Union wages are generally about 15 percent higher than non-union. So even if union dues are $60 a month, or $720 a year, just do the math. After all, $720 isn’t 15 percent of a union worker’s salary, unless he or she is earning only $4,800 per year. That’s less than half the federal minimum wage. continued on page 11 PA G E 8 Local 880 Don Mullin – Business Rep, Political Director for DC 82 After finishing the busiest January we can remember in the convention industry, we are continuing on a great path of growth. That’s the kind of news I’m glad to report. New apprentices are doing well and we’re eager to see their progress. We have a good synergy with our contractors and continue to build business around the metro and throughout the state of Minnesota. From working on museum projects for Split Rock Studios to assignments on the Vikings Stadium, everything is going well for our local. Politically, we must remember that even though attention is being drawn to the presidential election in 2016, our votes in 2015 will be just as important. There will be school board and township elections this year, so I ask our members to pay attention to the issues and remember to vote for the candidates who will advance our interests as union members. As the old saying goes, all politics are local. Our votes in local elections matter just as much as the higher profile national elections. Let’s remember that in 2015. the district Local 61 Scott Thompson – Business Rep I’m sorry to share the news of the death of Mark A. Cullen, a former Local 61 Business Manager/ Financial Secretary. Mr. Cullen passed away in St. Paul, on the morning of Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the age of 77, after a two-year battle with lung cancer and pneumonia. He was born on July 9, 1937, in St. Paul, where he grew up and graduated from Cretin High School in 1956. He was initiated into the St. Paul Painters and Tapers Union Local 61 on September 13, 1957, where he worked as a painter for several contractors for 17 years. In 1974, he was elected to the position of Field Representative and served for more than 10 years while serving on all boards and committees for the local. In 1985, Mr. Cullen was elected to the position of Business Manager/Financial Secretary and served as the Business Representative until his retirement in July 1998 at the age of 61. Members of Local 61 who were initiated between 30 and 17 years ago may have been signed up by Mark Cullen. That is continued on page 11 Local 1324 Warren Harder – Business Rep Let me start by saying “Thank you” to those who attended the Holiday/Pin party at our December meeting. We had 110 members sign the book and we welcomed over 30 guests. Congratulations to Dan Soltis and Richard Huberty, 50-year members who were both in attendance to receive a 50-year pin and gold watch. Congrats to all the members who received pins that night, starting with those who have 20 years of service and going on up to Jimmy Lukecart and Mike Lobash, who both have 55 years of service. We owe a great debt of gratitude to those retired members who mentored us and fought for better wages and benefits that we all enjoy. With the local growing in diversity and the baby boomers retiring, we are facing new challenges. It’s more important than ever to take the time to show and explain our work to new apprentices, to mentor them, and to teach them union values so that once they become journeymen, they will be able to do the same. Jobs today often seem to involve schedules and time lines that make working stressful, but we still need to make time to share our knowledge. It’s vital to our future. The first quarter is typically our slowest time in the glass industry, but 2015 is different. Our first quarter hours are higher than anytime I can remember, and it looks like the trend will continue the entire year. As always, I ask you to remember to work hard, work smart, and work safe. Local 1324 apprentices in blueprint class. Local 681 & Local 2002 Scott Parker – Business Rep Local Union 681 Work continues to be somewhat plentiful in Rochester. As I’m writing, there are four workers on the out-of-work list. All the bids are in on the Mayo Civic Center. During the next two years, $81 million will be spent to transform Mayo Civic Center from a multi-purpose facility competing with Duluth and St. Cloud for events, into a state-of-the-art convention destination rubbing shoulders with metro markets through the Midwest. Our contractors are very busy bidding work in the Rochester area. I am trying to talk to more women about becoming apprentices in our trades. I know there is some apprehension among shops that have never had female workers, but the days of the all-male shops are over. With the DMC projects getting ready to go from planning to bid, we must be able to promote increased participation in workforce employment opportunities for women and minorities. We want to continue to see membership in North America’s Building Trades Unions continue to climb. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows continued membership growth for North America’s Building Trades Unions. In 2014, union membership in the construction industry increased by approximately 53,000. Adding to the increase reported by BLS in 2013, the two-year growth of membership in building and construction trade unions in America now stands at 148,000. Excluding residential construction and non-production/ supervisory employees, the union construction industry is today approaching 40 percent density LU 681 apprentices Brian LU 681 Larry Hughes in the United States. Weis and Kaylyn Nygaard drywall finisher (Mulcahy/ As Sean McGarvey, (Pompeii Painting)on the Nickolaus) also at the President of North MnDot Facilities project in MnDOT in Rochester. America’s Building Rochester. Trades Unions, noted, “The numbers released by BLS are an affirmation of the collective efforts by our unions to re-position the union construction industry as a value-centric, preferred vendor-supplier of skilled craft construction labor services in the United States, and as a trusted community partner that is providing hope in the form of career training opportunities for many disadvantaged people, including and especially women, minorities and military veterans.” I would also remind you that the more members we have in the union, the more members we have paying into the pension funds. Local 1922 Jeff Stark – Organizer Since our last newsletter, the cold, snowy weather has set in, but the work has remained steady. We continue to sign new members and visit job sites recruiting for future employer needs. I am currently in the process of visiting every contractor in the state of Montana. From Kalispell to Billings, we will leave no stone unturned in our effort to find new work opportunities for our members and future members. Over the last three months BMST Terry Nelson has had several District Council and DC 82 Finishing Trades Institute representatives, including himself, visit Montana to keep our members informed on subjects including training, work issues and negotiations. The representatives who have attended our monthly meeting are there to share information and to answer any questions. Please make it a point to attend the monthly meetings and stay informed. Congratulations to everyone who attended the monthly membership meeting and received a gift card toward their holiday meal. The monthly meetings offer an opportunity for every member to stay informed about organizing activities and keep up-to-date with what’s going on throughout the local union. As always, if you encounter non-union workers, please explain the benefits of being union. Talk with them about the ways you have benefited and how they can enjoy those same advantages. PA G E 9 around Local 386 & Local 1962 continued from page 8 • A latus has filed preliminary plans for a 40-story, 325-unit residential building at 200 Central Ave. SE in the St. Anthony Main area of Minneapolis. interpretive museum will occupy the lower level highlighting the historical significance of the milling industry. New interventions on the buildings will be done in a way that respects the historic and raw industrial character of the buildings. An interesting addition to this project is the hydro power that will be used to power the A-Mill. The power will be used solely for the A‐Mill Artist Lofts. No power will be sold to the grid nor will power in excess of demand be produced. The hydroelectric facility is planned to be installed before the end of 2015 with construction starting as soon as applicable permits are obtained. The proposed hydroelectric facility involves two separate sites. The first restores the existing intake structure, sleeves a pipe through the existing tunnel, replaces a turbine and generator in the existing downstream drop shaft, and conveys the turbine discharge through a box culvert placed in the existing outlet channel. The intake structure and outlet structure are on property owned by Xcel Energy and the Minneapolis Park Board, respectively. There is an established legal right for the project owner to maintain these structures. • B E THE MATCH, the nonprofit group formally known as the National Marrow Donor Program, announced plans for its new headquarters building at 524 N. Fifth St., across the street from Target field. This is a $57 million project that should open late in 2015. • N icollet Hotel Block 36-story tower. The Gateway includes a 36-story tower at 3rd Avenue and Nicollet Mall with a 182-room Canopy by Hilton hotel and a residential tower up to 300 units. It would have significant green space and LED lights that would illuminate the tower at night. The project also includes plans for street-level retail/ restaurants and possibly skyway-level office space or a charter school. • A mbulatory Care Center. The University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services began construction on their first joint investment, a $160.5 million, 330,000-square foot Ambulatory Care Center. • 4 Marq., 400 Marquette. Mortenson is moving forward on this 30-story apartment tower. • H CMC Medical Expansion. Hennepin County Medical Center will build a new $191 million, 322,000-squarefoot building in downtown Minneapolis. HCMC currently occupies space on nearly f ive blocks between Portland Avenue, South Sixth Street, 10th Avenue South and South Eighth Street. The campus is kitty-corner from the site for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium and two blocks south of Ryan Cos. US Inc.’s $420 million Downtown East project. • D owntown East Project. This $400 million dollar project is underway and is massive. This project has three PLAs (Project Labor Agreements) -- one private and two public. • X cel Energy Corporate Headquarters, 401 Nicollet Mall. Opus is currently building the nine-story project. • M ill City Quarter. This project will offer 150 affordable apartments and 150 apartments for senior living. • T he Rose. A four-story, 90-unit apartment building by Aeon together with Hope Community Partners. The project is using the International Living Futures Institute’s Living Building Challenge (2.1) as a framework for sustainability design and planning. The project is the first affordable multifamily housing project to register with the program. The LBC sets a high standard, requiring projects to be both net zero energy and net zero water, and to meet strict materials requirements. Aeon set an additional goal of creating a practical and replicable solution with a budget of $140 per square foot. The project will also comply with the Green Communities Criteria with Minnesota Overlay. • S uperior Plating Site. Lennar Corporation is planning a multi-use complex on this site. North Dakota, Local 1962. • A -MILL LOFTS. This project is an ambitious restoration and redevelopment encompassing two city blocks of historic industrial structures, including the Pillsbury A-Mill constructed in 1881. The project is featuring 255 artist housing units, along with common art spaces and a performance hall. An NEW MEMBERS Local 61 Julio Andazola Jonathan Horin Eric McCaslin Marcos Sanchez Jason Schmidt Local 106 Gary Lundberg Taylor McCannell Derek McGraw Local 260 Christopher Ambriz Angel Chavez Josue Chavez Larry Evaro Erik Reyma Cesar Rodriguez Local 386 Kevin Comeau Robert Dexter Brandon Folta Benjamin Gossman PA G E 1 0 Gustavo Lara-Chevez Paul McVary Gina Munn Corey Norcutt Jose Nunez Roberto Palacio Alexandra Polonia Local 681 Larry Hughes Edgar Navarro Local 880 Mitchel Boykin Kameron Engle Trevor Lund Michael Schoenberger Local 1324 Kaleigh Bartok Geoffery Crowson James Fabos Joseph Giorgio Joshua Jacobson Kyle Kumley Ramiro Lara As the oil fields start to catch their breath, North Dakota can catch up on their infrastructure projects. Currently, Sanford Medical is building g a $500 million dollar facility in Fargo which our signatories are on. Also in the works is a 20 to 30-story tower proposed in Fargo. Kody Murphy Ryan Nilson Jay Poidinger Kyle Robeck Joshua Rosenberger James Schutta Joel Thorson Kevin Wagner Sean Wilmes DECEASED MEMBERS Local 1922 Vernon Moore Brian Ragland Local 386 Ernest Block Todd Davidson William Hoppe Eldon Johnson Marlan Mix Charles Snyder Local 1962 David Albertson Blake Dschaak Shawn McLaughlin Anthony Tollefson Local 2002 Shannon Szecsy Local 61 Mark Cullen William Driver Local 106 Bob Nelson Oscar Nelson KEEP YOUR BENEFICIARY INFORMATION UPDATED Taking care of your loved ones is important, so remember to keep your beneficiary information updated with your Local Union and with Wilson-McShane. Local 880 Ardath Norman Local 1962 Jerald Proell members the district DC 82 c ontinued from page 8 Secondly, union membership provides access to pensions, medical insurance, paid vacation, and overtime premium pay. Those are just a few of the benefits of being a union worker. Third, safety is a real concern. Safety records at union work sites are superior to that of non-union sites. A union contract provides employees with the right to insist on a safe work environment. In addition, unions positively impact the dignity of workers and their job security. It’s also a factor in the level of competence of fellow workers. We all know that it’s easier to work safely when you’re surrounded by trained workers who understand the correct way to do the job. If we want to build a more secure future, we must remember that we are all in this together. It’s time for all workers who value the benefits of union membership to welcome their new union brothers and sisters. Ayudando a nuestra unión a crecer. No hace mucho tiempo personas de color no eran ayudadas, y algunas veces ni siquiera eran permitidas de pertenecer a una unión. Muchos pensaban que si dejaban pertenecer a trabajadores inmigrantes en las uniones estos bajarían los salarios y los beneficios. Y esto no ha sido el caso. Ahora la gente de color está ayudando a las uniones a crecer. A través de todo el país, este cambio ha ayudado a las uniones y a los trabajadores, en particular a los latinos, que han visto los beneficios al pertenecer a una unión. Aun más, al pertenecer a una unión, tendrás mejores salarios y un mejor estándar de vida para nuestras familias, muchos inmigrantes ven en esto el camino hacia la ciudadanía como una importante meta. Con esto en mente, muchas uniones están abogando para una reforma inmigratoria. Es posible que latinos ahora vean a las uniones no solo que aboguen por condiciones mejores de trabajo pero también como organizaciones que abogan por la reforma migratoria, entonces latinos deberían sumar sus voces en la lucha contra legislación en contra de las uniones, como algunas leyes que fueron puestas en Wisconsin y Michigan. Aquí en Minnesota, estamos activamente buscando educar latinos acerca de los beneficios que la unión ofrece a sus miembros, Local 106 Esto es para todos trabajar juntos y ayudarnos para estar mejor. Primero es el dinero. Generalmente trabajos de unión pagan significativamente mas que los trabajos de no unión. Es simple Si los altos salarios importan, entonces unirte a una unión es una idea inteligente. Personas anti unión pueden decir que la paga adicional es consumida por los pagos de la unión. Esto es falso. Salarios de unión generalmente son quince por ciento más altos que los pagos de la no unión. Entonces que aun así fuera que los pagos de unión fueran de $60.00 dólares al mes, o $720.00 al año, solo haz cuentas, no es el quince por ciento del salario de un trabajador. Después de todo $720.00 no es el quince por ciento del salario de un trabajador de unión, al menos que él o ella solo ganen $4,800 al año. Esto sería menos de la mitad del salario mínimo federal. Segundo ser miembro de una unión provee acceso a un fondo de pensiones, segura medico, vacaciones pagadas y mejores pagos en horas extras trabajadas. Estos son unos cuantos beneficios al ser un trabajador de unión. Tercero la seguridad es un asunto de gran interés. Los records de seguridad en trabajos de unión son superiores a los de no unión. El contrato de unión provee a trabajadores el derecho de insistir a un ambiente de trabajo seguro. Aun mas las uniones impactan positivamente la dignidad de los trabajadores y la seguridad en el trabajo. Es también un factor positivo en el nivel de competencia entre trabajadores. Todos sabemos que es más fácil trabajar con seguridad cuando estamos rodeados por trabajadores entrenados que entienden el modo correcto de hacer el trabajo. Si queremos construir un futuro más seguro, tenemos que recordar que todos estamos en esto juntos. Es tiempo que todos los trabajadores valoren los beneficios al ser miembros de una unión y de dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos integrantes. continued from page 8 Bob Nelson was a 50-year member of Local 106 who volunteered for projects around town and painted for Swanson & Youngdale for years. The Duluth Building Trades Health & Welfare recent plan improvements: •H RA Post-Retirement Reimbursement Account - An HRA PostRetirement Reimbursement Account provision will be added to the Plan. This provision will allow retirees who had money paid into the HRA while they were active employees to use those benefits to pay for Qualified Premium Expenses after they retire (only for employees who had received contributions to the HRA pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement). •O nline Care Anywhere - the Plan will pay 100 percent for an electronic visit to BlueCross BlueShield’s “Online Care Anywhere” Local 61 incluyendo entrenamiento, seguridad a los trabajadores, salarios justos y beneficios. Yo estoy orgulloso que el Distrito 82 está trabajando con El Consejo Sindical para el Avance del Trabajador Latinoamericano (LCLAA) para aumentar el conocimiento y estimular a los latinos en el movimiento laboral. program. The Plan’s schedule of benefits has been amended to reflect this change and the TeleHealth and E-visits exclusion has been eliminated from the Plan. • I ndividual Record System Account - The maximum number of hours that can be contributed to your Individual Record System Account is being increased from 1,600 to 2,400. •O ne-time Opt-Out Provision available to Retirees - Current retirees and active participants when they reach retirement may “opt-out” of the Fund if they have other coverage and then later re-enroll in the Fund providing specific requirements are met. You can contact Wilson-McShane Corporation with any questions: Wilson-McShane Corporation 2002 London Rd, Suite 300, Duluth, MN 55812 Phone: 218-728-8321 or Toll Free: 1-800-570-1012 Fax: 218-728-4773 continued from page 8 when I remember meeting him for the first time, and like all members I fondly recall the day I was initiated. Mr. Cullen transferred to Life Membership in 2001, which he held until his passing. He continued to be active and volunteer in his local even as recently as spending days in Wisconsin working on the Scott Walker recall effort. Mr. Cullen enjoyed many activities, including biking and golf, and he was an accomplished bowler. Active in the Retiree’s Club, he attended the luncheons and visited with his fellow retired members. He was concerned whether or not members had work and how busy the industry was, as well as being inquisitive about the apprenticeship program. Mr. Cullen was known to stop into the hall when in the neighborhood to say “Hello” to the current staff and representatives and these visits will be missed by everyone in the local. PA G E 1 1 Presorted Standard US Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit # 8314 3205 Country Drive Little Canada, MN 55117 651-224-5480 www.iupat82.org Important Dates To Remember March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 23 4 12 8 9 10 11 1213 14 56 7 8 9 1011 34 5 6 7 8 9 1516 17 18 19 20 21 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1011 12 13 14 15 16 2223 24 25 26 27 28 1920 21 22 23 24 25 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2930 31 2627 28 29 30 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31 3/4 Local 106 Meeting 6:00 pm 3/5 Local 1962 Meeting 8:00 pm 3/9 Local 880 Meeting 5:00 pm 3/13 Local 1922 Meeting, 7:00 pm 3/16 Local 386 Meeting, 6:00 pm 3/17 Local 61 Meeting, 6:00 pm 3/18 Local 681 Meeting, 4:30 pm 3/19 Local 1324 Meeting, 5:30 pm 3/19 DC 82 Retirees Meeting, 11:00 am 3/26 DC 82 Meeting, 4:00 pm 4/1 Local 106 Special Call Meeting 6:00 pm Duluth, Nominations 5/4 Local 2002 Meeting 4:00 pm 4/2 Local 1962 Meeting 8:00 pm 5/6 Local 106 Special Call Meeting 6:00 pm Duluth, Elections 4/6 Local 2002 Meeting 4:00 pm 5/7 Local 1962 Meeting 8:00 pm 4/10 Local 1922 Meeting, 7:00 pm 5/8 Local 1922 Meeting, 7:00 pm 4/13 Local 880 Meeting 5:00 pm 5/11 Local 880 Meeting 5:00 pm 4/15 Local 681 Meeting, 4:30 pm 5/18 Local 386 Meeting, 6:00 pm 4/16 DC 82 Retirees Meeting, 11:00 am 5/19 Local 61 Meeting, 6:00 pm 4/16 Local 1324 Meeting, 5:30 pm 5/20 Local 681 Meeting, 4:30 pm 4/20 Local 386 Meeting, 6:00 pm 5/21 Local 1324 Meeting, 5:30 pm 4/21 Local 61 Meeting, 6:00 pm 5/21 DC 82 Retirees Meeting, 11:00 am 4/23 DC 82 Meeting, 4:00 pm 5/28 DC 82 Meeting, 4:00 pm For more information on the above events, contact the DC 82 office. Mark Your Calendar District Council 82 Annual Picnic Sunday, August 23, 2015 Long Lake Pavilion You and Your Family are Invited to Attend the Labor Health & Benefit Fair March 28, 2015 Minneapolis Convention Center It’s FREE!! • Education • Activities • Prizes • • Health Assessments • Cooking Demonstrations • www.healthandbenefitfair.org