Sparks - IBEW Local 46

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksThe Official Newsletter ofInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 46UNITYOUR S OLIDARITY – O UR S TRENGTHThe year 2001 has ended and the New Year is upon us. In retrospect,the past year brought us many challenges in our personal and sociallives. Notwithstanding, we faced many challenges as a Union.We survived an earthquake, we experienced the loss of loved ones,the birth of children, and we found our inner strength in the face ofterrorism. Now we find ourselves in the middle of a war and in aneconomic recession.How do we, as human beings, meet our challenges and overcomeadversity? History has shown us that the greatest successes areaccomplished through actions based on unity. How does this relate tous, as Union members?Among the other definitions in The American Heritage Dictionary,unity is described as “The state of being one; singleness;” and “Thecombination of parts into a whole; a combination or union thus formed.”The Dictionary lists unity, union, and solidarity as synonyms, statingthat “Unity is the fact or condition of being one; in most contexts it impliesfundamental agreement of interdependent and usually varied components,which in turn produces harmony, as of thought or purpose. Union… refers to the act of joining persons or things and to the product thatresults…”; and “Solidarity is an intensification of unity, for it refers to theidentity or likeness of interests, objectives, and responsibilities thatenables a group of persons to think and act as one.”Throughout last year, our Union stood together in strength throughunity and solidarity, to meet many challenges head-on. Although therenever has been, or will be, unanimous consent, rank and file membershiphas responded to calls for participation and input in unprecedented numbers. Major decisions of the Unionhave been made through unity – through the “fundamental agreement” of our “components”.None of what we accomplished in 2001 could have been possible without the support and dedication of themembers of Local 46, our Officers, Business Representatives, Organizers, Office Staff, Stewards and Volunteers.We have benefited from the results of these member efforts, but many do not realize what occurred behind thescenes in order to get there.Some of the things that were achieved include:uuuuuuBusiness Manager Gwen Lee with memberWalker Spriggs (Port of Seattle Steward) atthe Port of Seattle Rally, August 9, 2001.Successfully negotiating increased wage and benefit packages for many of our units;Opening a state-of-the-art apprenticeship training facility in Renton;Turning out to the polls and electing labor-friendly candidates and shifting the balance of power in thelegislature to advance the issues of working people;Settling a divisive lawsuit filed by our employers on a non-contract issue, that could have been resolvedby a telephone call, for a fraction of the requested damage amount;Our organizing efforts surpassing all other IBEW Local Unions in the 9 th District;Marching on the Port of Seattle in a rally put together in three days over the decision by public officialsto privatize crane maintenance, thus displacing 17 long term, highly skilled electricians.CONT. ON P AGE 2

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksCONT. FROM P AGE 1What was not highly visible inaccomplishing these efforts include:u As many as 60 Stewardsinvolved in numerous workingsessions constructing a membersurvey; the hundreds of memberswho devoted several thoughtfulhours to complete the complexsurveys; the countless hours ofmany negotiating team membersin preparation, research and bargaining;u Locating a building forpurchase by the JATC only tohave the Union be told that “youcan have your building in a heartbeatif you agree to” a list of conditionsmodifying our LaborAgreement: the Union standingits ground, informing and rallyingrank and file support; Labor andManagement Trustees coming toan agreement to meet industryneeds; the search for anotherproperty because the sale of thefirst building, due to the long delay;u Recognition of the criticalnature of the election; the answerto the call for assistance by BernieSniegowski; his contribution ofhours far beyond his compensationin phone banking, doorbelling,coordination and liaison efforts;the countless hours of get-outthe-voteactivity by large numbersof member volunteers;u The substantial expenditureof resources in funds andtime during 18 months of litigationpreparation; the rallying of rankand file team members duringwireman contract negotiations atthe most intense time of thelawsuit’s discovery; membershipattendance at a special calledmeeting, their careful considerationof information presented byUnion attorneys and their overwhelmingadvisory vote for settlementalong with their input onterms;u Membership participationin our organizing drives throughproviding information on nonunionjobs, talking with unrepresentedworkers, salting, fourmonths of picketing in the summerheat, providing declarationsand testimony at NLRB hearings;and renewing the organizing assessment;u Member involvementwas responsible for our huge demonstrationat the Port of Seattlethrough phone banking, silkscreening and assembling signs,informing other trade unionists,turning out to march, and packingthe Port’s hearing room.In the above examples, it isobvious that the activities of ourUnion require more than can beprovided by paid staff alone. Whileit may take a village to raise achild, it takes the unity of membershipparticipation to sustain aUnion. Without membership involvement,we have far less abilityto engage in these levels ofUnion action.In the year 2002, the most criticalchallenge facing our Union isour own development of unity. Inthe midst of the current economicdownturn, we may be more susceptibleto divide and conquertactics on many fronts. Our objectiveas a Union is to band closertogether in the face of an increasinglycompetitive environment soas not to allow ourselves to becomeoverridden by hostile attacks.Who is the real enemy? It isnot your Union.IBEW International PresidentHill stated in his keynote addressat the 36 th International Conventionthat “Joining a Union is notthe same as buying an insurancepolicy. Rather, - being part of aUnion means buying into an ideal– a belief in something larger andbetter than one’s own selfish interests.”Unity is involvement and involvementdevelops knowledge.Be quicker to participate than tocriticize, for participation, involvementand knowledge are constructiveand productive. Criticism mayactually be without basis and assuch is divisive.In keeping with the spirit ofunity, a Unity Committee has beenput into place with the goal ofincreasing the consciousness ofbrotherhood and unity among allmembers. The Committee will bemeeting regularly in order to developand implement a programto promote unity throughout ourUnions. The Committee consistsof Rick Zehner, Margaret RomeroSchab, Kenn Hasling, Joseph M.Bailey, III, Walker Spriggs, JohnFraine, Rick Wheeler, BobHolihan, Frank Forman, DebraKidd, Janet Lewis, Mike Hendrixand myself. If you have any suggestions,please contact any ofthe Committee members, or dropa note to us at the Business Office.In this new year, I ask each ofyou to remember that we are allBrothers and Sisters, regardlessof race, religion, gender, age ornational origin. Only by acknowledgingour common humanity andgoodwill can we come together tobuild strong communities, strongfamilies and a strong Union.In Unity, In Union and In Solidarity,Gwendolyn A. Lee,Business Manager andFinancial Secretary2

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksPORT OF SEATTLEBANISHES 17 IBEWCRANE ELECTRICIANPOSITIONSOn January 14, 2002, the Port of Seattle terminatedsixteen (16) long-term crane maintenance employees. Terminatingin-house employees is part of the Port’s newprivatization strategy. The Port Commissioners and PortDirector, Mic Dinsmore, have decided to assign the cranemaintenance work to Stevadoring Services of America, anda California company, P.C.M.C.It is important for IBEW members to know that craneelectricians consistently refused the Port’s demands toalter the Inside Construction Agreement, even though itmight have resulted in maintaining their jobs. Togetherwith the Business Manager, they told the Port time andagain that we have a contract and we will not jeopardizethe Wireman Contract for the Port’s special benefit.Thank you to all the Brothers and Sisters at thePort who have stood together on this issue andthanks to all the members who marched in the rallyorganized by Local 46 (see photos) in support of Portemployees.Fraternally,George DuncalfPort of Seattle Representative2

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2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksCONSTRUCTIONWORK PICTURE WILLIMPROVEBook 1 Journeymen Wiremen are experiencing higherunemployment rates this year than in the last few years.There are approximately 12-14% of our Book 1 memberscurrently unemployed. However, the work picture will beimproving soon. Upcoming projects include:¤ Sound Transit – Starting June 2002, $2.1 Billion,2500 construction jobs created.¤ SeaTac Airport – $575 Million in new projects for 2002. 2001 projects at $450 M.¤ New Seattle Justice Center – In progress.¤ New Seattle City Hall – In progress.¤ Seattle Opera House – In progress.¤ New Seattle Library – Starts 2002.¤ New Federal Courthouse in Seattle – Starts 2002.¤ Immunex Complex – In progress - 16 Buildings Planned.¤ New Microsoft Complex – Starts 2002.¤ New UW Hospital Expansion – Starts 2002.¤ Bellevue Lincoln Square Shopping Center – In progress.Value of Building Permits issued by the City of Seattlethrough November of 2001 totals $1.4 Billion compared to$1.4 Billion issued at the same time last year. Work will bepicking up and the local economy will be picking up this year.4

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksWIRE UNIT REPORTNEGOTIATIONS:The Wire Unit negotiating team, led by Gwen Leeand Mike Hendrix, successfully negotiated a $7.01wage and benefit increase over the life of the Agreement.The increase was divided between benefits andhourly wages. The wage and benefit increase is thelargest increase in Local 46 history. The new BargainingAgreement has been forwarded to the IBEWInternational Office for approval and will be printedand distributed in the near future. You will see wagesper hour on the check and benefits as follows:Wire Unit Negotiating Team Members include: Kenn Hasling, staff member JanetLewis, Barry Fulgham, Jr., Margaret Romero Schab, Rick Zehner, Gwen Lee, BobHolihan, John Mattson, Gerry Boawn, and Walker Spriggs. Not pictured, MikeHendrix.Date Wages Benefits Date Wages Benefits Date Wages Benefits6/4/2001 $ 1.00 $ 0.50 6/3/2002 $ 1.25 $ 0.25 6/2/2003 $ 0.75 $ 0.2512/31/2001 $ 0.75 $ 0.26 12/30/2002 $ 0.75 $ 0.25 12/29/2003 $ 0.75 $ 0.25LAY-OFF CHECK:Some confusion still exists about the payoff at layofflanguage in the Inside Construction Agreement. Thelanguage in the Agreement that says you should get yourcheck on the same day you are laid-off was modified by anarbitration decision in 1998. The decision now says thatthe employee has the choice of receiving his/her lastpaycheck by mail on the next regular Friday payday ORtelling the employer that you will pick up your last check theday after your layoff at the employer’s office. This decisionwas imposed on Local 46 via a Favored Nation grievancefiled by NECA. It was not negotiated and therefore, notincluded in the body of the Agreement.Note: If you work under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA),the employer is required to hand you your check the same dayas lay-off. PLA projects include SeaTac Airport renovations,Seattle Justice Center, Seattle City Hall, Sound Transit, andthe Seahawks Football Stadium.Wire Unit Negotiating Team Members Gerry Boawn and Joseph M.Bailey, III.Wire Unit Negotiating Team Member Walker Spriggs with Gwen Lee.In the background are Joseph M. Bailey, III. John Mattson and Rick Zehner.LATE PAYCHECKS:If the employer normally hand-delivers your check and youdo not receive it on the scheduled Friday, notify your employerimmediately. The employer has until the end of the shift on thefollowing Monday to get you the check. If they fail to get youthe check on Monday, you are due a $100 penalty. If theemployer normally mails your check and if it is mailed afterWednesday and you receive it after that Friday, you are due a$100 penalty. You must save the envelope as proof of a latemailed paycheck. The employer must still get you the check bythe end of the shift on the following Monday. Always notify youremployer immediately if your check is late, so that they cancorrect the situation in a timely manner.Fraternally,Janet Lewis,Business Representative6

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksPENINSULAREPORTWell, as we all know, the workpicture has slowed down tremendously.The number of unemployedBook 1’s has beenincreasing since the first of theyear. As of this writing, we haveover 500 on the out-of-work list.On the upper Peninsula, thework on the new Safeway Storeand the remodel on the medicalfacility are almost complete. Thereis some industrial work going on inthe mills, but it seems like it’spretty slim pickings. There is alsosome work being done on a PresbyterianChurch in Sequim. Unfortunately,we just lost theJefferson Elementary School inPort Angeles to Bird Electric.In the lower Peninsula, most ofour contractors have enough workto get them through to thefirst of the year, 2002.Baird-Weber Electric isfinishing up some work onthe Bangor Base, as well asa small sewage treatment facilityin Bremerton, a swimmingpool on BainbridgeIsland and is starting a smalloffice remodel at the NavyHospital.Valley Electric is still rebuildingtwo sub-stations atPuget Sound Naval Shipyard.Rohwein Electric has a job atthe ManchesterFuel Depot,which has beenmoving veryslowly.Plateau Electrichas a new aircraftcarrier pierat Puget SoundNaval Shipyardthat should lastabout a year, butis moving slowly.Totem Electrichas the new66,000 squarefoot inmate facilityat the Kitsap County Jail in PortOrchard, plus a remodel on theold 66,000 square foot inmate facilitywhen the population is movedover.Pacific Electric is finishing up anumber of small projects. All ofour contractors are in the processof bidding work.We had our annual Bremertonpicnic on August 25. As usual, itwas a great success. Thanks toour many volunteers who donated“Quality Family Time” to shop andprepare food, go out on weekendsand buy adult and children’s prizes,plan events, and made sure theycame off without a hitch. Some ofthose volunteers are: Ken Barnes,retired member Barney Barnhart,Lori Dutton, Dave Goose, AlHaugen, Rhonda Jones, KyleKatzmann, Jeff Murr, DavePeterson, Susie Schulmeyer, andretired member Geary Bragg. Tothose I have missed, I humblyapologize. From all of us who enjoyedthe picnic, we give you ourdeepest and most sincere “THANKYOU!” And, on behalf of the PicnicCommittee and myself, we wouldlike to thank all of you for showingup, and hope you had as much funas we did. We hope to see all ofyou next year on August 10, 2002.As most of you know, on November7, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., justprior to the Wiremans’ Unit Meetingin Seattle, there was a specialpresentation given by a representativeof New York Life. As ofJanuary 2002, we switched theWiremans’ Annuity Funds fromColumbia Funds to New York Life.The switch occured on December31, 2001 at the close of the businessday and they were re-depositedon January 2, 2002.For those of you who may havemissed this presentation, or thosewho were there and may havemore questions, contact Welfareand Pension Administrative Servicesat 206-441-7574.Well, in closing, here’s hopingyou all had a great Holiday Seasonand have a Happy and ProsperousNew Year!Fraternally,Jim Ringel,Business Representative6

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksNEW JATCBUILDING INOPERATIONOn March 6, 2001, Gwen Lee,Business Manager of IBEW Local46, and Gloria Ashford, Chairpersonof the JATC, signed ClosingPapers for the New Puget SoundElectrical Apprenticeship TrainingCenter.The new Training Facility islocated at 550 SW 7 th Street,Renton, WA. It is an existing65,700 square foot office buildingthat was built in 1978. Boeingpreviously used the building foroffice space. The front portion ofthe building is a two-story structureand the rear portion is a threestorystructure. The buildingoccupies a 74,440 square footsite.The total price tag for this trainingfacility is around $7.0 millionafter a $1.5 million remodel projectto convert the offices into classroomsand training labs. IBEWLocal 46 JATC Labor Trusteeshave been working towards thisday for over eight years. And, if itwere not for the cooperation fromthe Management Trustees ofNECA, this facility would not havebeen possible.I would like to take this time topersonally thank Barry Sherman,Director of Services for NECA,Gloria Ashford of Ashford Electric;Mark Undseth of Nelson Electric,John McBride with EvergreenElectrical Contractors, dbaNetVersant Power Systems.Thanks are also due to IBEW LaborTrustees Gwen Lee, BusinessManager Local 46, Alvin Whittaker,Lynn Sharp, and all of the otherpast Trustees that worked on providinga new facility.Fraternally,Mike HendrixBusiness Representative andJATC TrusteeSUBSTANCE A BUSE P ROGRAMIBEW Local 46 and PugetSound Chapter, NECA have implementedthe Substance Abuse Program(SAP) effective April 1, 2001.The Inside Wiremen, during the1998 contract vote, passed thelanguage to create the presentSubstance Abuse Program. Thisprogram covers all of the constructionunits including Wiremen,Sound and Communications,Residential, and Stockmen.PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIONThe Labor Management CooperationCommittee (LMCC),composed equally of representativesfrom Labor and Management,has retained the services ofCleanWorkForce.com, a thirdparty administrator, to manage theday-to-day operations of the program.DrugProof will perform thetesting requirements of the SAP.These two organizations were selectedfrom several firms that submittedproposals to the Committee.They were required to meet strictFederal and State guidelines. Oneof the deciding factors with bothfirms was the fact they both hadcollective bargaining agreementswith their employees. WorkingSolutions was chosen as the EmployeeAssistance Program to providesupport for members withsubstance abuse issues.SIGNIFICANT COMPONENTSOF THE SAPThe LMCC will serve in apolicy/advisory capacity in orderto implement and overseethis program. Neither the contractorsnor the Union will holdany employee records.CleanWorkForce.com will administerthe program and maintainall confidential records.8A “Clean Card” will be issued tomembers who have tested negativebetween March 31, 2000 andApril 1, 2001. Those members willthen be placed in the random pool.Random testing, through computerlottery selection, commencedMay 1, 2001, withapproximately 200 electriciansbeing tested each month. Notificationof selection will be limited toMonday through Thursday with nonotification preceding a holiday.Members will be allowed twentyfourhours to complete the testfollowing notification. Employeeson vacation or on the out-of-workbook will not be required to test;however, they will have to testwhen they return to work. Membersselected for random testingwill be paid $25.00 for testing uponproof of a negative result.Testing will no longer be requiredfor members possessing aclean card for jobs dispatched fromthe Hall. Pre-employment testingwill be required for those memberswho have not yet been issueda clean card.Questions regarding this programshould be directed to MikeHendrix, Business Representative.Fraternally,Mike HendrixBusiness Representative

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksPUBLIC SECTOR REPORT -RECENT CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONSSEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITY: Special thanks to Brother Chuck Hanson for seven months of hardwork helping me negotiate the Seattle Housing Authority Contract. The approved Wage Package includes anincrease of $3.00/hr. in the first year; $2.00/hr. in the second year; and $2.00/hr. in the third year.MUZAK: Thanks also to Shop Steward Ken Brandt for his help in negotiating the contract with MUZAK. Thiscontract includes a 4% per year increase in pension and an increase in wages for the first year of 4.5%; secondyear 4.2%; and third year 4.2%.ELECTROCOM: Many thanks to Jim Larson for his help on the new contract with Electrocom. Gains includea 4% increase in Pension each year for three years and a 4% increase in wages each year for three years.CITY OF SEATTLE: City wage negotiations concluded recently with wage increases of 3.5% the first year,100% of CPI the second year, 100% CPI the third year. Last but not least, I would like to thank the Brothers andSisters who informed me of DimensionalSound’s (NON-UNION) activities in our jurisdiction.Fraternally,George DuncalfPublic Sector RepresentativeSalts at our Streamline Picket site - the late Bill Ulmanek(who is greatly missed) and Lloyd Bramble.ORGANIZINGREPORTAs we all know, work in the Puget Soundregion has slowed down considerably. Becauseof the slow down in work, the OrganizingDepartment has switched its focus to asalting/bottom up program. Currently, we have22 salts working for various non-union companies.We are preparing to file for an electionat one company, just as soon as some of theunfair labor practices that have been committedare settled. At this time, I do not want toname the company because we have not filedthe election yet.Over the summer, many of you spent time volunteering on a picket line we had against Streamline Electric atthe corner of 5th and Wall Street, in downtown Seattle. We were picketing Streamline because they fired six ofour salts for their concerted activities on the job site. We filed charges with the Labor Board and began the UnfairLabor Practice picket that many of you volunteered for. Unfortunately, the Labor Board did not issue a complaint.We believe that the Board erred in their decision to not issue a complaint so we have filed an appeal to WashingtonDC. We feel confident that we will succeed in our appeal.We have allocated an additional organizer, Virgil Hamilton, to work part of his week over on the Peninsula toassist Dave Bilbruck. Recently, they have begun meeting with the members who live there to develop a strategyfor organizing they can take part in. As a result of input from participating members, Local 46 has produced atelevision ad to attract non-union electrical workers with what Local 46 has to offer. These ads have been runningfor several weeks on rotating stations in the Peninsula area. So far, they have resulted in numerous inquiries. Formore information on how you can take part in these meetings, please call Virgil or Dave at 360-373-0808.Fraternally,Dave Bilbruck, Greg Boyd, Greg Galusha, and Virgil HamiltonOrganizers8

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksORGANIZING CONFERENCE 2001 -LAS V EGAS, NEVADAOn November 5 & 6, 2001, the Annual Organizing Conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.President Hill gave an inspiring speech about the future of organizing, both its necessity and prospectiveintensity. He described a six-man council being assembled, which will help to determine possibleproblems or impediments to a Local’s Organizing efforts.William Grostick, 9th District International Representative, was presented with an award from theNorthwest Organizers for his exemplary service to organizing and for going above and beyond the callof duty.There was a Round Table discussion where different Locals showcased their successful organizingprograms. The Legal Issues workshop seemed geared towards manufacturing, but still covered a lot ofthe same NLRA laws applicable to all workers. The other four workshops were: Outside Organizing,Petrochemical Campaign, Apprenticeship and Organizing, and VDV Organizing (Voice Data Video).A current issue the International is involved with is the abuse of the J-1 Visa program. People with J-1 Visas are foreign electricians that are promised a two-year training program in the U.S., However, oncethey arrive here a non-union labor pool sends them all over the country to work for $10 an hour. Theirrent, tools, car payments, housewares and linens are all deducted from this amount on a monthly basis.This practice leaves them very little to survive on, let alone to send home to their families whom they leftto make a better living for pursuing the American Dream.The Year 2000 had seen the IBEW increase its “A” membership by 20,000. This was the fourth largestincrease in IBEW history. The first three were during WWII. Through the first nine months of 2001, wewere on the same pace with a total “A” membership increase of 15,000.Overall, the two-day conference was packed full and energy was high. There appears to be a new daydawning for Organizing, returning us to our original mission:“To organize all workers in the entire electrical industry into Local Unions.”Fraternally,Sister Shannon HagenSOUND AND COMMUNICATIONOn Tuesday November 13, 2001,the Puget Sound J.A.T.C. approvedbuilding a new lab for the Sound andCommunication program. The newlab will exceed the requirements forBICSI and will be expandable to allowup to 32 students to work on labassignments at any given time. Equipmentfrom the existing lab will beincorporated into the new lab, alongwith some new items. This new labwill also include a classroom, whichwill allow an instructor to demonstratehow to accomplish a task, andthen proceed directly to its applicationin the lab. I would like to thankCharlotte McClure, Julie Southwick,Mark Samuelsen, John Boadle, JeffMarquez and Evert Magnuson fortheir input and help with the lab andcurriculum.While we’re on the subject of theJ.A.T.C., we are in need of Technicianswho are interested in teachingsome classes. There are a large varietyof classes that we can offer if wehave instructors for them. Someclasses would require as little as 6nights a quarter, and some 2 nightsper week, 3 quarters per year. If youare interested please contact PugetSound Electrical J.A.T.C. at 425-228-1777, on the web at www.psejatc.orgor call Jim Tosh at 206-441-4600.The Sound and CommunicationUnit meets on the 4 th Tuesday at 5P.M. at the Union Hall. Two committeeshave been established withinthe Sound and CommunicationUnit.They are: Strategic PlanningCommittee and Contract ReviewCommittee. Members are encouragedto participate. As you are wellaware, our contract is up for negotiationsthis year. NECA has alreadyinstructed its contractors to adhere toits “game plan” in order to make negotiationsas difficult as possible. Yourparticipation is essential. Contact JimTosh at 206-441-4600 for more information.Fraternally,Jim Tosh,Sound & CommunicationsRepresentative10

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksBROADCASTUNITThe Broadcast market in theNorthwest seems to be in a stateof flux. Some stations are trying toput out a video intense news show,while trying to downsize the departmentresponsible for gettingthe product on the air. The productionand engineering departmentsin most stations are wheremanagement always tries to reduceemployees. This is donesometimes by automation, othertimes by combining job functionsinto one title in order to eliminate a“figure” from the roster.Many of the longtime membersat all the stations can rememberwhen there was enough work thatyou could leave one station andan hour later, either be working asa freelance operator, or at anotherstation. Today, it seems difficult tomaintain the day job because ofthe downsizing taking place. Younow find yourself working overtime(which comes from a differentbudget than the operatingbudget) or you find yourself tryingto avoid the pink slip.Many of the new members askwhat does being in the Union dofor me besides take money everymonth in the form of dues?The question is what do youwant your dues to do for you?New Fischer Plaza Building which will houseKOMO.While a certain portion goes tohelp with office expenses, the remaindercan be spent to betteryour work environment in whatevercreative ways you can thinkup.It’s time, we the people inBroadcasting, through our Union,put our creativity to work to enhanceour work environment. Let’suse this institution as a resourcefor change. It is time to restart theBroadcast Unit Meetings startingFebruary 27, 2002 at 1:30 p.m.and every fourth Wednesday ofthe month thereafter, at 1:30 p.m.at the IBEW Hall, located at 27001 st Avenue, Seattle.I look forward to seeing you asthese meetings get under way.Fraternally,Fred Monroe,Broadcast RepresentativeMOTORSHOPUNITIMPORTANTIf you are LAID OFFor TERMINATED byyour employer it is importantthat you receivea termination notice. Ifyour employer does notautomatically give you anotice you should ask forone. First, you need thenotice to sign the OUT OFWORK books at the Local.You need to do thisimmediately because EmploymentSecurity is inquiringwhat your status is withthe Local. Our responseis, you’re either on thebooks or not. If you are onour out of work book, youare covered by the FullReferral Rules of Unions.If not, then you are requiredto do the standardjob searches required by EmploymentSecurity. It is much easier tocomply immediately than trying tobacktrack to correct the situationwith Employment Security.For those being placed ONCALL or STANDBY there are rulesyou may not be aware of. ONCALL/STANDBY is only coveredfor a maximum of 4 weeks, withadditional extended time if requestedby your employer andapproved. Your employer can askfor an extension that may or maynot be approved. If your employerfails to ask for the extension youmight be required to pay backunemployment payments for theperiod not covered after the expirationof your ON CALL/STANDBYstatus. The requirements ofWashington State STANDBYrules are in WAC 192-110-015.Dispatch hours have changedfor all Units in IBEW Local 46including Motor Shop. The newhours are 6:30 AM ~ 11:00 AM.Motor Shop calls and signing thebooks will still be at 8:00 AM. Forthose who haven’t been throughdispatch in some time, parking isvery difficult in the morning. Itwould be wise to give yourselfsome leeway to arrive at the UnionHall about 7:30 AM for Motor Shopcalls.KIRO Headquarters on 3rd Avenue. CONT. ON P AGE 1210

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksC ONT. FROM PAGE 11For anyone retired from theIBEW Pacific Coast Pension Trustwho is working or intending towork after retirement, it is veryimportant that you contact theUnion or the trust fund. Retireesneed to understand all the rulesfor working so your pension checkswill not be interrupted. If you haveany questions about this processcall me at the Union Hall or theTrust Fund at (800) 533-9364.at the table for Poppleton andHarris negotiations. Thank youboth for your assistance andknowledge of the industry sincethis may be a difficult time fornegotiations.As always, if someone is injuredon or off the job or a medicalcondition exists thatprevents them from working, Iwould like to know about it immediately.It is very important thatthe members are informed of whatdifficult losing so many Marinemembers who were active employeesin the last couple of years.We are thankful there are Unionbenefits to assist the families facingsuch trying times. He will bemissed by all who knew him.Longtime Marine BusinessRepresentative, William Carpine,a retired member, age 67, passedaway unexpectedly November 3rd.Bill was also Executive Secretaryof the Puget Sound Metal TradesAt the last meeting of the IBEWPacific Coast Pension Trust I submittedan alternative proposal thatwould increase the amount ofhours retirees can work. The currentplan for retirees working isdifficult for the Employers and theRetirees and is scheduled to expireMarch, 2002. I’ll have moreinformation after the February,2002 Trust meeting if modificationsare possible.Opening letters have gone outto all the Motor Shop Employersfor the start of negotiations for thefollowing shops:Cascade MachineryDeltaHarris ElectricPoppletonUnited ElectricMichael Prader will be assistingme at the table for CascadeMachinery. Dennis Brown will beis available to them and that thePension Trust is aware of timelost. If it is a Non Industrial Injury/Non Industrial Medical Leave ofAbsence or an Industrial Injury,there are time lost benefits thatneed to be applied for.Fraternally,Gary BrownBusiness RepresentativeMARINE U NITWe have had two Marine membersrecently pass away. BruceMcNeil, age 62, was employed bythe Washington State Ferry System.Bruce was well liked by alland was one of those people whowas interested in the welfare of hispeers. Bruce was in contact withme during his illness and was tryingto settle all his affairs for thebenefit of his family. It is veryCouncil for several years and iswell known amongst thousands offormer and current Marine members,both active and retired. Bill’sson Steve, is a member of I.B.E.W.Local 46 and working out of theMarine Unit. Bill did a lot for theMarine Unit during his years ofservice to the Local. We pass onour sympathy to his family.I want to also pass on my thanksto Kathi Collier, our IBEW Local46 Office Manager. Kathi is veryknowledgeable about all of thetrust funds and options for beneficiarieswhen an active or retiredmember passes away. She hasassisted me many times makingsure we do everything we can forthose left behind.IMPORTANTIf you are LAID OFF or TERMI-NATED by your employer it is importantthat you receive a noticeindicating your separation. If your12

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1Sparksemployer does not automaticallygive you a termination notice, youshould ask for one. First, youneed it to sign the OUT-OF-WORKbooks at the Local. You need todo this immediately because EmploymentSecurity is inquiring whatyour status is with the Local. Ourresponse is, you’re either on thebooks or not. If you are on our outof-workbook, you are covered bythe Full Referral Rules of Unions.If not, then you are required to dothe standard job searches requiredby the Employment Security. It ismuch easier to comply immediatelythan trying to backtrack tocorrect the situation with the EmploymentSecurity.For those being placed ONCALL or STANDBY, there are rulesyou may not be aware of. ONCALL/STANDBY is only coveredfor a maximum of four (4) weekswith additional extended time ifrequested by your employer andapproved. Your employer can askfor an extension that may or maynot be approved. If your employerfails to ask for the extension, youmight be required to pay backunemployment payments for theperiod not covered after the expirationof your ON CALL/STANDBYstatus. The requirements ofWashington State STANDBYrules are in WAC 192-110-015.Dispatch hours have changedfor all Units in IBEW Local 46including Marine. The new hoursare, 6:30 AM ~ 11:00 AM. Marinecalls and signing the books willstill start at 8:00 AM. For thosewho haven’t been through dispatchin some time, parking is very difficultin the morning. It would bewise to give yourself some leewayto arrive at the Union Hall about7:30 AM for Marine calls.Puget Sound Metal TradesCouncil/IBEW Local 46 CollectiveBargaining Agreements havebeen ratified with the following Employers:Ì Duwamish Shipyard;Ì Foss Shipyard;Ì Marco (P.S.M.T.C. Only)but IBEW Local 46 membersdo sub into this yard;Ì Pacific Fish (P.S.M.T.C.Only) but IBEW Local 46members do sub into thisyard;IBEW Local 46 only MarineAgreements that have been ratified:Ì Harris Electric;Ì Lunde Electric;Ì M.E.P.C., (TentativeAgreement);Ì Pacific Electric, Not concluded.Congratulations to GaryThorson as the new Steward forLunde Electric.TODD SHIPYARD – Sincethe World Trade Center situationthere have been several problemswith keeping the workforce on thejob. One navy vessel refused toallow yard personnel on board andsome people were sent home.There was also a bomb threat thatkept employees in the parking lotwith no determined time when theycould clock in to work. Theseissues are being addressed withthe shipyard because this couldbe an ongoing situation and someaction needs to be taken to keepthe workforce from sufferinglosses during this time.Todd has a full plate of workcoming up.LAKE UNION DRYDOCK– Lake Union has geared up fortwo Washington State Ferry contractsback to back. Lake Unioninformed IBEW Local 46 they expectedto hire up to 35+ employeesfrom our Local late October.Those numbers have not materializedand they are currently at 17or so. According to the foreman,there will be more hiring of MarineElectricians. Lake Union also hassome jobs pending that could requireadditional Marine Electricians,one being the Virginia V.12FOSS SHIPYARD – Fossis currently working on fishing vesselsand a barge. The workforcehas remained relatively stable.WASHINGTON STATEFERRY SYSTEM, EAGLEHARBOR – The first CollectiveBargaining Agreement negotiationmeeting with the Ferry Systemhas taken place. The main topicwas laying down bargaining guidelines.Additional dates for negotiationshave been scheduled andthis information has been distributedto the Eagle Harbor Stewards.For anyone retired from theIBEW Pacific Coast Pension Trustand is working or intending to workafter retirement, it is very importantthat you contact the Union orthe trust fund. Retirees need tounderstand all the rules for doingthis so your pension checks willnot be interrupted. If you haveany questions about this processcall me at the Union Hall or call thetrust fund at (800) 533-9364.At the last meeting of the IBEWPacific Coast Pension Trust, I submittedan alternative proposal thatwould increase the amount ofhours retirees can work. The currentplan for retirees working isdifficult for the Employers and theRetirees and is scheduled to expireMarch, 2002. I’ll have moreinformation after the February,2002 Trust meeting.As always, if someone is injuredon the job or off the job, ora medical condition exists thatprevents them from working, Iwould like to know about it immediately.It is very important thatthe members are informed of whatis available to them and that thepension trust is aware of time lost.If it is a Non Industrial Injury/NonIndustrial Medical Leave of Absenceor an Industrial Injury timelost benefits need to be appliedfor.Fraternally,Gary BrownBusiness Representative

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksOIL B URNERUNITIMPORTANTIf you are LAID OFF or TER-MINATED by your employer it isimportant that you receive a terminationnotice. If your employerdoes not automatically give you anotice you should ask for one.First, you need the notice to signthe OUT OF WORK books at theLocal. You need to do this immediatelybecause Employment Securityis inquiring what your statusis with the Local. Our response is,you’re either on the books or not.If you are on our out of work book,you are covered by the Full Referralrules of Unions. If not, then youare required to do the standard jobsearches required by the EmploymentSecurity. It is much easier tocomply immediately than tryingto backtrack and afterthe fact to correct the situationwith the Employment Security.For those being placedON CALL or STANDBYthere are rules you may notbe aware of. ON CALL/STANDBY is only coveredfor a maximum of 4 weeks,with additional extended timeif requested by your employerand approved. Youremployer can ask for an extensionthat may or may not be approved.If your employer fails to ask for theextension you might be requiredto pay back unemploymentpayments for the periodnot covered after theexpiration of your ONCALL/STANDBY status.The requirements ofWashington StateSTANDBY rules are inWAC 192-110-015.Dispatch hours havechanged for all Units inIBEW Local 46 includingOil Burners. The newhours are 6:30 AM ~ 11:00AM. Oil Burner calls and signingthe books will still be at 8:00 AM.For those that haven’t beenthrough dispatch in some time,parking is very difficult in the morning.It would be wise to give yourselfsome leeway and arrive at theUnion Hall about 7:30 AM.Anyone retired from theIBEW Pacific Coast PensionTrust that is working or is intendingto work after retirement,it is very important thatyou contact the Union or thetrust fund. Retirees need tounderstand all the rules forworking so your pensionchecks will not be interrupted.If you have any questionsabout this process call me atthe Union Hall or call the trustfund at (800) 533-9364.At the last meeting of the IBEWPacific Coast Pension Trust, I submittedan alternative proposal thatwould increase the amount ofhours retirees can work. The currentplan for retirees working isdifficult for the Employers and theRetirees and is scheduled to expireMarch, 2002. I’ll have moreinformation after the February,2002 Trust meeting.Rossoe has purchased anothershop and has contacted the Unionfor additional Oil Burners. If youknow of anyone having a backgroundin the Electrical end of OilBurner work, please contact me atthe Union Hall.A new Collective BargainingAgreement for A. Wilcox Companyhas been completed andsigned.As always, if someone is injuredon or off the job, or amedical condition exists thatprevents them from working, Iwould like to know about it immediately.It is very important thatthe members are informed of whatis available to them and that thePension Trust is aware of timelost. If it is a Non Industrial Injury/Non Industrial Medical Leave ofAbsence or an Industrial Injurytime lost benefits need to be appliedfor.Fraternally,Gary BrownBusiness Representative14

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksIBEW LOCAL 46 PICNIC 2001How do you top the 2000 IBEW Local 46 picnic whopper? I’m not sure, but we did it on both sidesof the pond in 2001. (See photos on pages 32-33).We gave out more T-Shirts than ever before and more prizes than ever before. The weather was greatand everyone pitched in with the resolve to have another smash hit picnic. At this writing we have a fewT-Shirts left and available at the Union Hall.Our annual picnic is a scary event for those behind the scenes making sure nothing is forgotten andour members get the best service we can provide.Our vendors came through with all our needs and our members, both active and retired jumped rightinto the middle of things and did a bang up job. Thank you, thank you and thank you. It made all thedifference.It seems time speeds up between picnics and the first thing you know, here it is again, time to getthings going. If anyone has suggestions that will fit into our budget, why not send a letter to us lettingus know your ideas. Address it to:PICNIC SUGGESTIONS - 2002IBEW Local 462700 First Avenue, Suite 104Seattle, WA 98121Send in rough sketches of T-Shirt designs. It is always difficult figuring out what will work for ourmembers. Our theme is first, IBEW Local 46 and then a design that will indicate where our work is locatedand something showing our trade. I bet there are a lot of good ideas out there with our members andtheir families, so why not share them with us!Fraternally,Gary Brown,Business RepresentativeThe New Seahawks Football Stadium. Built Union!14

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2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksRETIREES CORNERRetirees meet on the second Wednesday of the month at9:30 a.m. at the Union Hall. Coffee and donuts are providedas well as a warm atmosphere and friendly conversation.Some suggested activities at future meetings include casualpoker games, card tournaments, guided day tours, specialluncheons, and residential work parties for those in need.Bring yourself and your ideas to the next meeting.If you have personal questions about your Health & Welfareor Pension Benefits, call the Puget Sound Electrical WorkersTrust at 206-441-7574 or 1-800-331-6158.The Legislative Hot Line number is 1-800-562-6000. Letyour Legislator know what bills or regulations you support or don’t support in Olympia. Makeyour voice and your vote count.The Alliance for Retired Americans is a newly formed organization to assist retirees and isstrongly supported by Organized Labor. You can reach the local chapter of the Alliance at 206-448-0859. They are located at 2800 1st Ave., Rm 262, Seattle, WA 98121, at the Labor Temple, nextdoor to Local 46.Need a ride? Call another retiree or the Local 46 Business Office to make arrangements. TheBusiness Manager or a Representative comes to each of our Retirees meetings to speak and answerquestions. The meetings are fun and informative. Come on down! If you are retired and do notparticipate in the Retirees Club, give me a call at 206-937-4757 and let’s talk. Also, any retiredmembers on the Peninsula that might be interested in having a monthly breakfast, please contactJim Ringel at the Bremerton Union Hall, 632 5th St., Rm 8. Phone: 360-373-0808.Fraternally,Karl Krull (Retiree)CPRWORKS!BY MEMBERJ OHN POWELLOn a trip to a Tukwila hardwarestore last spring, I noticed a commotionin the parking lot. I entered thestore and asked the clerk what wasgoing on. He replied, “Don’t worryabout it. There’s nothing we can do.We’ve called 911.”As I turned up the aisle, a mansuddenly burst through the door, saying,“He’s dead!” As he started relayingdetails about a man who hadcollapsed, I said that I knew First Aidand CPR, and maybe I could help. Iasked them to show me where thevictim was. I followed the secondman out across the parking lot to findan elderly gentleman laying by theside of the road. One look and I wasfairly certain too, the man was dead.I checked for a pulse and found none.I yelled out, “Does anyone knowCPR?” and another man stepped forwardto help.I started mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.On the first several attempts, Icouldn’t get the air to go in, so I tiltedhis head back farther, and that did thetrick. Together, the bypasser and I,did CPR. I had always wondered if Iwould be able to perform CPR on astranger, but surprisingly, I didn’t eventhink about it.As intense as this experience was,I had no idea how long it was beforethe Tukwila Fire Department Aid Cararrived. When they did arrive, I wassurprised that they didn’t immediatelystep in. Instead, they asked usto continue the CPR while they set uptheir equipment. After the EMTs’ didtake over, the victim arrested twomore times before he was rushed tothe hospital in critical condition. Unbelievably,the man was up and talkingjust a few days later! He receiveda pacemaker and was released fromthe hospital after just two and halfweeks. He has continued to do verywell. A representative from the FireDepartment told me, given the circumstances,this was a very exceptionaloutcome. The Departmentawarded my CPR partner and Iframed Certificates of Appreciation.It still amazes me to think that hadI not received my First Aid Trainingand annual refresher classes, thisman may have died. Now, there’s nodoubt in my mind - CPR Works!18

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksBrothers Dennis Dean and Chuck Cook.A BROTHERREMEMBEREDEvery once in a while a traveler will comeinto our work area who respects our Local,supports our contract, and always treats memberswith respect. Someone who always attendsUnion meetings even though he cannot vote andwho volunteers for anything he can, to help this Localand its members. He helps members move to a new place. A person who is always cheerful andcalls everyone Brother or Sister. After working here one year, he is informed that he can sign Book 1,but he declines because of his integrity. He also refuses foreman work on the job because this is not hishome local.After about four years we ask this man to become a member of Local 46 because we need peoplelike him. He never asked to become a member because of his principles; instead he waited to beasked. After becoming a member, he takes our foreman class and treats people with respectwhen acting as a foreman. He takes our steward training and helps enforce our contracton the job. This is a man who all of us should be proud to call Brother.Good luck, Dennis Dean, on your last dispatch.Catch you on the flip side of life.Fraternally,Your 10-year Tool BuddyFROM A STAFF M EMBERTO OTHER IBEWMEMBERS:This is a request for each member to shake thehand of another member and give thanks to oneanother for being a part of the International Brotherhoodof Electrical Workers. We here in Local 46 haveexperienced several lost lives lately. Most of our lostmembers fought hard helping to show love and supportto others. These acts of love and dedicationcannot go unmentioned. Our lost Brothers were ShopStewards, Business Representatives, and members who just cared about each other, alwaystrying to make this a better place.Remember, life is short so try and make each other’s life just a little bit easier. This messageis to give thanks to our members who have passed on and who worked hard for all of us, whetherwe knew it are not.Thank You.18

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksELECTRICAL W ORKERS M INORITY C AUCUS12 TH A NNUAL 2002 N ATIONAL C ONFERENCEThe 12 th Annual Electrical Workers’ MinorityConference, VOICES UNITED FOR JUSTICE,was held on January 18-20, 2002 in Denver,Colorado.The EWMC promotes equal opportunity andemployment in the I.B.E.W. and encouragesgreater activism in community and political affairs.The group builds alliances to supporthuman, civil and women’s rights causes. Itfosters leadership and develops skills that willempower minority members to advance intoleadership positions in the I.B.E.W.The conference started early on January 18,2002 with members registering and socializingwith others from around the country. RussellPonder, the vice-president of the caucus andBusiness Representative from Local 134 in Chicago,called the meeting to order. He welcomedall of us to Colorado, making it clear that we havea lot of work to do in a very short time.The goal of this conference and of the I.B.E.W.is to organize. The mandate has come down fromI.B.E.W. International President Edward Hill thatyou are going to organize in your Local or someonewill be sent there to organize for you. It is theresponsibility of the Business Managers’ and, ifthose in charge fail to organize, then the Internationalwill get rid of them. They were not joking bythe looks on their faces.It was explained that “A” membership has increasedover the years. But “B” membership hasdecreased in units such as Manufacturing, Utility& Power, and Broadcast. These are examples ofthe units that need more organizing efforts.One conference panel discussed the differentI.B.E.W. agreements such as the National MaintenanceAgreement, Joint National IndustrialAgreement for Instrument and Control SystemsTechnicians, and the General Presidents ProjectMaintenance Agreement. The panel then answeredquestions from the delegates about theagreements.One speaker pointed out that Unions who donot have an Instrument and Control Systems unitshould start training members for this area ofwork. Without training and expanding our Local’sLocal 46 Delegates of the 2001 EWMC Conference.Sandra Jones, Joseph M. Bailey, III, Janice Ventucci, RoySmith, Elwood Evans, and Rick Zehner.market share and jurisdiction, we lose this work tothe non-union.SPEAKER JON WALTERS, 8 TH DISTRICT INTERNATIONALVICE PRESIDENT, I.B.E.W.He commented on the strength and significanceof labor coming together on September11th after the terrorist attacks. He pointed out thatthe media talked about how the Police and Firedepartment did a great job but failed to mentionthat these people are Union people. The mediadid not link the significance of Labor Union participationand the job performed during this disaster.Jon Walters also thanked Denver Local 111,for fighting for human rights, especially sinceDenver is a right-to-work state. It was mentionedthat Colorado was able to have seven peoplecarry the torch for the Olympics. Seven to eighthundred I.B.E.W. people will be on call as volunteersfor the Olympic Winter Games. He alsowanted every Local to donate one dollar for everymember to help the South African children ofparents with Aids.SPEAKER LUISA BLUE, NATIONAL PRESIDENT ASIANPACIFIC AMERICAN LABOR ALLIANCE.The Asian American work force is only aboutfive hundred thousand out of ten million of ourunionized work force. Over seven hundred thousandjobs have been lost since the September 11 thincident. Hotel, airline checkers and service workershave been hit real hard. These are low scaleC ONT. ON PAGE 2020

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksC ONT. FROM PAGE 19jobs that most people wouldn’t want because aperson needs a second job just to make it.The Asian Pacific Alliance had only 12 organizerswhen they started out to build their organization.Now there are about 120 Asian organizersworking within the AFL-CIO, going back into theircommunity talking about unionism and registeringthem to vote.SPEAKER VICTOR UNO.He talked about organizing in Asian communities,which is something that hadn’t really beendone before. They have been mobilizing peopleon the fair paycheck issue.They are organizing more Asians into apprenticeshipsand there is a need to get more activeminority participation on the apprenticeship board.He said that we need to do more outreach intodifferent communities.SPEAKER JAMES TOMASSESKI, SAFETY AND HEALTHDEPARTMENT, I.B.E.W.He noted that the Bush administration is notgoing to strengthen safety and health programsfor injured workers. Bush would rather weakenOSHA regulations than issue citations and finesto private industry. The International wants allLocal Unions to send in reports on workers’ injuriesso that they can keep track of injuries. If anyof you are injured and file claim with L&I, pleasereport it to Local 46.SPEAKER SUSIE BARBER, 6 TH DISTRICTINTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, I.B.E.W.She spoke on how Union organizers in the pastrisked their lives for some of the things that wehave today. She talked about how the big companiesare eating up the smaller ones. She remindedus of what President Ed Hill had to say aboutorganizing. If we do not organize, we will die asUnions and that will not happen on his watch.SPEAKER WADE HENDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL RIGHTS.First, he gave thanks to us because we wereUnion and said unionism is what makes Americagreat. He wanted you to remember this. Unionsneed to start organizing and getting membersregistered to vote right now to get the resultsneeded for the 2002 election.Then he talked about young people who don’treally know anything about Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr., and we wonder why? If you just think aboutmost of these youth, they weren’t even born yet,so they don’t even know the questions to ask youabout what happened then. It is up to the parentsand friends of young people to teach them aboutDr. King and his contribution to society.Young people do not know that a lot of peoplelost their lives fighting the struggle against racism.Just thirty years ago women didn’t have thecareer choices that they have today. The LaborMovement got us the five-day work week. Manykids don’t know the history of the Labor Movementand the laws we helped enact. The only way youcan get anything done is by organizing and voting.He spoke on reforms needed because of theproblems from the presidential election in the year2000. We need a reform bill so that this kind ofthing never happens again.Fraternally,Elwood Evans, Delegate andBusiness RepresentativeDISASTERPREPAREDNESSBY G ERRY B OAWNDisaster Preparedness.What does this really mean to us as workingpeople? In light of the recent disasters, isthere any reason not to at least think aboutwhat you can do to prepare?Preparing can just be thinking about howto get out of a building in case of an earthquake.It can be putting a small kit in your car thatcould keep you going for three days. Not afeast, just enough to sustain you.Water, medicine, candles, matches, flashlightwith batteries, dry soup mix. A warmblanket over the back seat as a cover comesin handy as an overnight blanket.20

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksNOTICE!LOCAL46OFFICECLOSUREFORLUNCH-SEEPAGE 30FORMOREINFO.2001 IBEW CONVENTIONBY D ELEGATE S UZI S CHENKI would like to thank all my Brothers and Sisters of IBEW Local46 for electing me to represent us at the 36th IBEW InternationalConvention in San Francisco, California.The main topic all week . . . .PRIDE . . . . Proud to be Union.If we could all return home and remember the one ideal that camefrom our Founders, that is to show Pride in our work, teach Pride toour Apprentices and let everyone know we are proud to be UnionElectrical workers!The Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown, stated, “Practicallyeverything in this city is Union, and that which isn’t, is about to be.”I would love to say that about my city, wouldn’t you?The business of the convention: voting on International Officers,considering resolutions, law committee articles and grievances,should not be taken lightly. The delegates to the convention are thehighest governing body of the IBEW. To fulfill our duty we mustremember the pioneers of the IBEW, who had an age old longing forsomething better and were able to embrace the newest technologyof tomorrow.Together as we embrace the Trade Union Movement we mustremember Solidarity is our key and Collective Bargaining is ourdoor. “And we must fight for the rights of the working men andwomen in the United States and Canada and, indeed, all around theworld.” International President Ed Hill, 09/10/01.The International Convention is inspiring and I would stronglyencourage all members to attend at least one in their lifetimes, sothat you can participate in - the rest of the story.More views of work at the Stadium.22

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksSAFETYCLIPS –WINTERDRIVINGTIPSWinter is demanding mechanicallyon your vehicle andrequires extra precaution fromyou as a driver. Make sure thatyour car has been tuned up recently.Keep your fluids toppedoff and oil changed as indicatedby the vehicle manufacturer. Usetires appropriate to the conditionsin which you are driving.Be sure you know where yourchains are and that they are thecorrect size.SLOW DOWN! Beware ofwater on the roadway, whichmay cause hydroplaning. As thetemperature drops, watch outfor ice (black ice). Since eachvehicle handles differently in askid, refer to your owner’smanual for suggestions. If youbecome stuck on ice, place someof the sand from the sandbagunder your tires.Each of your vehicles shouldbe equipped with an emergencykit containing:First Aid Kit;Blankets;Bag of Sand;Waterproof Jacket;Pants;Boots;Hat;Water;Energy Bars;Reflectors;Hand Warmers;Flashlight andExtra Batteries.Submitted byFrank Forman, ChairmanSafety Committee, IBEW #46NATIONALSAFETYCOUNCIL2001 FALLMEETINGThe 2001 Fall Meeting of theNational Safety Council, Labor Divisionwas held in Atlanta, Georgiaon September 21 st to 23 rd . Thismeeting was followed by the SafetyCongress and Exposition fromSept. 23 rd to 28 th . Attendance waslower than usual due to flight cancellationsin response to the Sept.11 th Terrorist Attack.At the opening session we honoredthe Union workers, victims,rescue personnel, airline workersand all of their families with amoment of silence and prayers.We shared the number of lostpersons from each craft. At thattime, there were 21-24 electricianslost/killed in the two towers. Morethan 200 electricians had beenworking there. As directed byIBEW 46, I offered our help, whichwas gratefully accepted.Alan McMillan, President andCEO of the National Safety Councilspoke to the opening sessionabout safety in a new perspectiveas a result of the September 11thattack. Most Americans think ofthe United States as a progressivelysafe country, where accidentaldeaths are on the decline.Yet, even after decades ofprogress, deaths rose from 86,000in 1992 to 97,000 over the nextseven years.Accidental death is the fifthleading cause of death in thiscountry and tops the list forAmericans under the age of 38.The person most likely to experiencean accidental death is the 16year old male driving a motor vehicle.For those over 75, the deathrate from common falls is extremelyhigh. One in three seniorsfall each year. With longer andlonger life spans, this death ratewill only increase.Of all Americans over age 65who fall and break a hip, 24% willdie within one year and another50% will never regain full mobility.While workplaces and highwayshave become relatively safer inrecent years, homes and communitieshave become more dangerous,with rises in deaths now at53,000 per year.Play and work safely!Fraternally,Frank FormanIBEW #46 Safety Committee22

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksREPORT FROM THE 36 TH IBEW INTERNATIONALCONVENTIONThe 36th International Conventionwas held in San Franciscofrom September 10 th through the14 th . Local 46 sent ten Delegatesalong with guests to represent ourUnion at the Convention.The Convention was held atthe Moscone Center and openedup with 2,404 Delegates and 828Locals representing IBEW membersfrom Canada and the UnitedStates, for a total of 761,504 membersof the IBEW.The delegates had no problemvoting for Mr. Edwin Hill to finishup Mr. Jack Barry’s term in officeas President of the great organizationof the International Brotherhoodof Electrical Workers. JerryO’Connor, a longtime friend ofPresident Hill was voted in as Secretary-Treasurerand stated that“you will never get anything lessthan my best effort.”My Brother and friend MiltonFoster, Business Manager of Local191, won the election for Chairmanof the International ExecutiveCouncil, defeating Business ManagerRobert Mason of Local 111.Milton Foster was nominated byEmeritus Thomas Van Arsdalefrom Local 3 in New York City. Mr.Van Arsdale is a friend of Local 46Dispatcher Bob Waters.A highlight of this conventionoccurred when Local 46 won theraffle for the Commemorative EditionHarley Davidson. Ninth DistrictVice-President MichaelMowrey presented the motorcycleto Business Manager Gwen Leeand Local 46 Delegates at theConvention on September 14,2001.Governor Gray Davis of Californiaspoke at the convention.He is a rare example of a politicalleader who actively does in officewhat he promised on the campaigntrail. Davis said that hecounts Organized Labor as a workingpartner to help create newpolicies in the state of California.Mr. Willie Brown, the first blackMayor of San Francisco, welcomedus to his great city. Hedidn’t have a problem talking aboutpromoting Union Labor. San Franciscohas a very diverse culturewith people of every race and ethnicorigin working well together.Union Labor seems to be verystrong in this part of California.The 36 th International Conventionwas quite different due to theterrorist attacks in New York andWashington D.C. This conventionwill always be rememberedfor the bad times in our Nation andthe tragedy of lost lives. We allhad concerns about the safety offriends and family in the buildingsthat were destroyed. Even the Delegatesthemselves feared for theirown safety by being present in aConvention Center that held somany people at one time. But businesshad to be conducted and ourgreat leader, Ed Hill, worked especiallyhard to make sure that wewere as comfortable as possible.The IBEW has been fightingthe Right-to-Work Bill in Oklahoma.Many Locals gave generouslyto fight this bill. Local 6 inSan Francisco contributed$25,000; Local 613 in Atlanta gave$25,000; Local 53 in Kansas Citygave $10,000; Local 292 Minneapolisgave $21,500; Local 58 inDetroit gave $10,000; Local 164Jersey City gave $25,000 to helpwith this fight.Fraternally,Elwood Evans,Business RepresentativeDISABILITY B ENEFITS F OR I LLNESS OR I NJURY -NOT W ORKED R ELATEDMembers covered by Puget Sound Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Plans (1) and (2) may qualify for weeklydisability income benefits, whether you are permanently or temporarily disabled. Here are some specifics:P You must be totally disabled as the result of a non-work-related injury or illness;P Some pregnancy-related conditions may qualify;P Totally disabled means you cannot work in your trade for the time receiving benefits;P You must be certified by a physician as “unable to work” in your trade;P You must continue to be under a doctor’s care to recieve benefits;P If you qualify, you can receive $350.00 a week on Plan 1 or $300.00 a week on Plan 2 while disabled,up to 26 weeks;P The weekly benefits are subject to federal income taxes;P You and your doctor must complete the proper application forms.For more information, you can call the PSEW Offices at 206-441-7574 or talk with a Local 46 BusinessRepresentative.24

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksINTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICALWORKERS 9 TH DISTRICT PROGRESS MEETINGBY D ELEGATE H ARRY T HOMPSONHello Brothers and Sisters!I attended the InternationalBrotherhood of Electrical Workers9 th District Progress Meeting inAnchorage, Alaska on May 16-18,2001. The three-day event wasvery enjoyable as well as informative.We were welcomed by theGovernor, Tony Knowles, and hetalked about Union involvement inwork around the state, power developmentand unemploymentcompensation. The Mayor of Anchoragetalked about power shortagesaround the U.S. and said,“Anchorage can produce neededfuels to stop nationwide blackouts.”2001 IBEWCONVENTIONInternational President, EdwinHill, was introduced and talkedabout the importance of activeorganizing by the Local Unions.The IBEW encompasses all facetsof electrical work. We need tokeep building our numbers so wewill have a bigger voice.Thursday was Seminar Day:“Maintaining a positive focus –overcoming negativity in today’swork place,” by Harry Chambers.I learned to never allow workplaceconflicts to go for over 24 hourswithout trying to fix problems. Communicationwith others: words are7% of message, tone of voiceBY S TEPHEN E. A NDERSONAs a Local 46 delegate to the past five IBEWConventions, I again wish to thank the members forallowing me to participate in this past convention inSan Francisco. The idea of the Business Manager tohave a delegate meeting prior to the convention wasunprecedented and extremely helpful. The Conventionstarted with election of International Officers. Thenewly appointed IEC Chairman Milt Foster (BusinessManager of IBEW Local 191) was elected to a fiveyear term to carry on that post. The events of September11 shocked the entire convention and entertainmentplans for the convention were canceled.Business of the Convention was concluded Fridaywith the singing of “God Bless America” and acknowledgingthe loss of many IBEW members from theNew York Locals working on or near the Twin Towers.Over the past 41 years of my membership, I haveseen challenges that seemed overwhelming and itcertainly seems no different now. But I have also seenthe membership meet those challenges and I knowthey will continue to do so.God Bless America!38% of message and non-verbalis 55% of message. Also, whenfacing a difficult task, assume success.At the end of the day, IBEWLocal Union 1547 hosted a receptionat Alaska Native Heritage Center.Lots of food and performancesby native tribal members and afew of the guests participated.Friday, we finished the workshopsand closed business with adrawing for an electronic pocketorganizer. We enjoyed the rest ofthe long Alaskan day with walksaround town sampling differentfoods. Thank you for the opportunityto represent our Local.WASHINGTON STATELABOR COUNCIL’SANNUALCONVENTIONBY D ELEGATE R ICH HILDRETHI wanted to thank my Brothers and Sistersof IBEW Local 46 for allowing me to representyou as one of the delegates to theWashington State Labor Council’s AnnualConvention in Wenatchee. In addition to anoutstanding lineup of speakers, this conventionoffered many opportunities to networkwith and lobby elected officials, includingCongressmen Baird and Inslee, SenatorCantwell and a host of legislative and statewideofficials.This convention also offered many outstandingworkshops including one on Ergonomics.I hope to help bring some of thiseducation back to the membership this springwith an ergonomic hazards workshop relatedto electrical work.24

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksWHEN LABOR VOTESLABOR WINS BIG!A concerted effort by labor organizations to get out the vote this November delivered key seatsin the State House of Representatives and won key local races. Labor broke the deadlock in theState House by helping elect Brian Sullivan in the 21 st District and Jean Berkey in the 38 th District.Goodbye Clyde Ballard of Wenatchee, Republican King of Gridlock.Now, our state legislators need to get behind the steering wheel and pass a transportationbudget to get our economy moving again. Labor friendly bills, stalled in Olympia for two years,need to be moved forward in 2002.Other labor-endorsed candidates Local 46 members helped elect include:, Greg Nickels – Mayor of Seattle, Lawrence Molloy – Port of Seattle Commissioner, Position 1, Julia Patterson – King County Council, Carolyn Edmonds – King County Council, Rich Hildreth (IBEW Brother) – City Council Seat for City of PacificEvery one of you who voted made a big difference in this year’s election. Keep up the goodwork! We may be calling on you in the future to contact your Legislators and local officials onmatters important to working families.Fraternally,Janet Lewis,Business RepresentativeTHANKS TO A LLLOCAL 46 VOLUNTEERSWHO HELPED ON THE 2001 P OLITICALCAMPAIGN!A big “Thank You” for your focus, effort, and time carrying the workingfamily message to voters in this election. The economy is tightening andpublic budgets are under attack. During these times it is very important thatwe elect public officials who will revive the economy and generate familywage jobs.You should feel proud that you were part of a winning team that helpedmake a real difference. If all Union members shared your enthusiasm, laborcould make a major impact on bettering the standard of living for all.I hope that you will continue to spread the word that the stakes are high and your job is on the line.If we unite we can defeat anti-labor candidates and move progressive legislation forward.Fraternally,Bernie SniegowskiNote: This past election was critical to Labor’s ability to make changes to the political structure. Becauseof the crucial need for Local 46 members in making the difference, I asked Bernie Sneigowski if he wouldbe willing to accept the challenge of coordinating a “get-out-the-vote” campaign amoung our members.Brother Sneigowski put in countless hours mobilizing members, phone banking, doorbelling andrepresenting Local 46. Thank you Bernie, and all member volunteers!Gwen Lee, Business Manager26

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2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1Sparks45 TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THEWASHINGTON STATE BUILDING ANDCONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCILIt brought me great honor andpleasure to represent the Brothersand Sisters of Local 46 thisyear at the 45 th Annual Conventionof the Washington State Buildingand Construction TradesCouncil held in Spokane, Washingtonon the 24 th and 25 th of July,2001.The agenda lasted for two days.The meeting was called to orderby the President, Mike Grunwald,Business Manager of Local 76, inTacoma, WA.The Convention’s opening addresswas given by WashingtonState Governor Gary Locke. TheGovernor addressed his positionon the Transportation Bill and howit would create jobs in all regionsof Washington State. SenatorsBetti Sheldon and MargaritaPrentice and House RepresentativesSteve Conway and MikeCooper spoke on several issuesfacing labor such as prevailingwage and right to work. MichaelSilverstein, Assistant Director ofWISHA, reported on agency updates.Frank Fennerty reportedfrom the Industrial Insurance AppealsBoard, stating that manyBY D ELEGATE A RCHIE V AN V ALKENBURGworkers were still being injured orkilled. The figures astounded me.There were so many speakersthat is impossible for me to mentionall of them and keep this articleshort.I have been asked by severalof our Local members if theseconventions are worthy of attendance.To that I must say “YES!”The conference gives labor organizationsan opportunity to influenceGovernors, Senators,Representatives, Mayors, andother State Agency Officials, andgives them a chance to listen toour goals and points of view. Inturn, this should and will better ourLocal, our Communities and ourState. The attendees return homewith positive energy and informationto help their membership. Inconclusion, I would like to add thatthe food was fair, the dinner entertainment,which was performedby the Montana Logging & BalletCompany (Comedy), was greatand had everyone rolling in theaisles. After two days of speakersand guest speakers, remind me totake a cushion next time becauseyour posterior still gets tired.IBEW Local 46 Members working on the Football Stadium.SICK & DISTRESSAND VISITATIONCOMMITTEEWe would like to give a specialthanks to the members whodonated their wages from theStreamline picket line to ourcommittee so that we could helpmore members in need in thesetrying times. Thanks to BlakeAdams, Dennis Domschot,Michael Montilla, Michael Thomas,Peter Muth, ChristopherRosseels, Mark Woodke, andAlex Pichachy. These members,once again, show that partof the Brotherhood is about helpingothers in need.Local 46 would also like togive special thanks to some ofthe members working on the St.Andrews job for Sasco Electric;members on the Boeing SouthField project for General Construction;members from Port ofSeattle, Airport Electrical Division;along with members fromElcon Electric on the Airportproject.These members and manyothers donated money to NewYork City Local 3 to help IBEWfamily members who were leftbehind because of the terribleterrorist activities. Again, Local46 would like to say thank you toall, and may God bless you becauseyou are blessing others.Recognition and thanks aredue to Steward Greg Moore andall members at the Football Stadiumfor their generous contributionsto help an ailing Brotherin need.Fraternally,Elwood Evans,Business Representative28

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksFROM THE E DITORDear Brothers and Sister,On November 2, 2001, brother William M. Ulmanek passed away, leaving behindhis precious 8-year-old daughter, Maura. Local 46 sisters Shannon Neal andTheresa L’Heureux wanted Maura to have something to help her remember herdad. The bear in the above picture is the fruit of their idea. Shannon came up withthe bear idea and Theresa, who was also Bill’s apprentice, designed his jacket. Thebear’s entire outfit was lovingly hand crafted by Audrey Walter of Kitsap.I would also like to thank all the brothers and sisters out at the Plateau ElectricTerminal-18 project. They passed the hat a second time to raise the money topurchase and ship the bear to Maura in England, with enough left over for us toalso give her a $50 check for Christmas. Your kind words on the card should becherished by her for years to come.Thank you to everyone who made this gift possible.Brother Steve JabsThis issue is packed with informationand photos. I do hope that youenjoy it! I want to take this time to thankthe staff as well as the Local’s membershipin providing some good “read” andfood for thought. If you would like tosend me an email with something thatyou would like to include in future issues,please do so! You may send it to:ibew46@qwest.net.As the year has come to an end anda new beginning is upon us, I ask thateach of us remember that we are allBrothers and Sisters; that we are allone people, one color, one world.This past year of 2001 has taken atoll on us as individuals and as a nation.We made it through the February earthquakewith minor inconveniences, andmany of us threw ourselves into actiondue to the destruction of the WorldTrade Center and Pentagon. I don’tbelieve that we will ever, as a people,really realize the total impact that it hashad upon us. It has brought us together.I hope it has also let us re-evaluatewhat is truly important to us.I wish you peace.ps. Please check out our newwebsite (under construction )at:www.ibew46.orgDear All,The gift you sent to Maura meant more than you may realize. She was so surprised andexcited when it arrived.Bill’s profession and participation in Local 46 was something he was so very proud of. Somay very well have come just second to Maura - an achievement he had true pride in. Therefore,the gift was both appreciated and appropriate. IBEW Local 46 “Daddy” Teddy near has avery special place in Maura’s bedroom and in her heart. I’m sure she’ll treasure it always.Sincerely,Siobain (Maura’s Mom)Dear Steve and everyone at IBEW Local 46,Thank you very much for the teddy bear. It arrived the day before we left for our ChristmasHoliday to my Grandmother’s house in Kentucky. The bear is very special to me and willalways remind me of my Daddy.Love,Maura28

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksANNOUNCEMENTSLOCAL 46 OFFICE CLOSURE FOR LUNCHThis is advance notice that the Business Office will be closed from 12:30 to 1:30 on a dailybasis beginning on April1, 2002. The office door will be closed and the phones will not beanswered during that time period. A scheduled lunch break and quiet work time is necessaryfor the office staff to foster a healthy work environment.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STOCKMENStockman wages are paid according to “Levels”based on hours worked.Stockman Levels are:Level 1 (0-875hrs);Level 2 (876-1750 hrs);Level 3 (1751-3500 hrs);Level 4 (3501-7000 hrs); andJourneyman Stockman (over 7000 hrs).You Must Update your Level Status with the Union by notifying the Business Office ofthe number of hours you have worked. If you don’t know how many hours you have worked,you can call the Trust Office and request your Employment history. You may be losing out onwages that are due to you. When you are dispatched out of the Hall, make sure your dispatchslip reflects your appropriate Stockman Level.JOURNEYMAN CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.The JATC offers a variety of continuing education courses at the new JATC facility. The Stateof Washington requires 24-hours of CEU’s, 8 hours of which must be a code update course, torenew your journeyman certificate. Starting in January the JATC will offer several 2002 NECCode Update courses, fire alarm, first aid, welding, forklift, foreman training, and many otherclasses. Take advantage of this opportunity. A list of classes is posted on the JATC Web Siteat www.psejatc.org or you can call the JATC fordetails at (425) 228-1777.DUES PAYMENTSIf you are totally disabled and unable to work fora period of thirty (30) days or more, you couldreceive assistance from the Union for dues payments.You must fill out the form and submit theinformation to the Business Office.DISPATCHMedical exceptions for re-sign on the out-of-work list apply only if you send a doctor’s letterto dispatch in advance of your re-sign date. A follow up doctor’s letter stating fitness to work willbe required prior to taking a dispatch.30

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1Sparks2001 W ASHINGTON S TATE L ABOR C OUNCIL,AFL-CIO CONVENTIONBY D ELEGATE A RCHIE VAN V ALKENBURGIt brought me great honor and pleasure once again to represent the Brothers and Sisters of Local 46at the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO Annual Convention that was held in Wenatchee,Washington on August 23-25, 2001. This year’s convention theme would be “Si Se Puede” translatedmeans “Yes We Can!”The opening address was given by WSLC President, Rick Bender, followed by keynote speakerLinda Chavez-Thompson, AFL-CIO Executive Vice-President from Washington, DC.A preview from a movie titled “Bread and Roses,” about the Justice for Janitors Campaign , was given.I personally would like to have all our members view this movie. Our delegates heard from severalpanels, ie: Organizing/Living Wage Movement and Political Action.I personally attended four workshops over the period of the convention. The first being, “WorkersCompensation: Know Your Rights.” And secondly, “Violence in the Workplace, parts 1 & 2.”Saturday’s agenda started at 9:00 am with the Flag Salute and staff recognition which receivedcertificates, followed by the Resolutions. There were lots of speakers and so many resolutions that it isimpossible for me to mention all of them and keep this article somewhat short.HEALTH & WELFARETRUSTEESPROVIDENEW AND IMPROVEDBENEFITSMore Stadium work photos.At the October Trust meeting, the Trustees voted to expandbenefits for members covered under the Puget Sound ElectricalWorkers Health and Welfare Plans. Members provided input to theTrustees that coverage for well-child care is not adequate, forcingmembers to pay for much of this coverage out of their own pockets.So, the Trustees voted to increase the number of visits for well-childcare covered by the Plan and increased the coverage for carereceived.Other new benefits approved include acupuncture treatmentcoverage up to $300.00 per year and periodontal cleaning coverageup to four times a year when required by your dentist.The PSEW Health and Welfare Trust will be doing an in-depthactuarial analysis of the demographic make-up of our membershipand their families. This study is a result of Congress passinglegislation SOP 96-2, which requires all Taft-Hartley H&W Funds todefine and identify their participants, if they provide any type ofretirement benefits.Once completed, this study will allow the Trustees to do morecomprehensive strategic planning of benefits delivered to participants,hopefully resulting in more efficient operation of the plan.Fraternally,Gwen Lee, Bob Warkentin, Mike HendrixH&W Labor Trustees30

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2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksNameInitiatedDate of PassingThomas R. Ballantyne 12/10/1947 11/25/2001Richard T. Berdahl Dec-56 5/3/2001Richard W. Blackburn Jun-83 3/4/2001Byron Blanchard Aug-56 7/17/2001William D. Carpine Jan-65 11/3/2001James H. Caswell 7/8/1954 1/8/2001Irving Chapman 12/11/1946 2/26/2001Denzil Clift 11/13/1942 1/29/2001Dennis W. Dean 12/31/1978 10/25/2001Robert Ellis 3/1/2001Sigfred L. Engelsted Dec-52 8/28/2001Paul Gronholdt 5/17/1955 9/30/2001Floyd A. Guse 3/1/1974 11/16/2001Bernard Harrington Aug-62 5/4/2001William C. Hazel Dec-68 May-01Richard E. Hernandez, Jr. 2/1/1970 3/6/2001John Hullibarger 11/1/1969 1/27/2001Gary L. Lindberg Mar-55 8/21/2001Carl C. Lischke, Jr. Aug-47 8/15/2001Ruel Manes May-55 10/26/2000John D. McBride, Jr. Oct-49 7/14/2001John D. McBride, Sr. 6/8/1937 May-01Roy G. McDonald 10/20/1956 1/22/2001Bruce K. McNeil 6/14/1989 10/27/2001Ernest W. Mooney 9/10/1997 7/23/2001Robert E. Murray 1/23/1963 6/28/2001Carl Obermeit 7/1/1953 1/6/2001Ejnar Osander 9/10/1947 8/26/2001Allyn F. Parkinson 4/26/1963 1/20/2001Donald E. Peterson 12/26/1951 12/6/2001John A. Porter 7/10/1946 10/4/2001Russel D. Sauer Jun-42 May-01Lionel C. Stewart Oct-62 6/30/2001Richard A. Tallant Apr-76 5/16/2001John H. Talley 7/9/1958 7/12/2001William M. Ulmanek 5/8/1996 11/2/2001Jackson Wertman Dec-58 6/8/2001Hans A. Willumsen 7/13/1966 3/6/2001More Stadium work photos.34

2002 VOL. 16 NO. 1SparksDeborah BaileyJason CaywoodKaren CopenhaverAndrew LavadourNga LeKevin MoodyPuget Sound Electrical ApprenticeshipClass of 2001Sound & Communications GraduatesTimothy MooreMatthew NickeleJoseph PooleGregory SmithJospeh StrattonLeanne WagnerCommercial GraduatesMichael Austinson Scottt Green David MontoyaLarry Barnhill Jeri Hall Jerry NelsonRichard Barrientos David Hollingsworth Wesley NoonFrank Bero Stephen Jabs Mark OhmanJason Bishcofberger Keith Janssen Ryan PaddockViktor Bozhko Peter Joers Keith PaddonMichelle Bradford Anthony Jones Michael PalmerCalvin Brown Daniel Jurca Daniel PattenMatthew Brown Thomas Kane Alex PecotteBrian Campbell Brian Kelderman Douglas PilgrimPaul Carow Clay Kartes Robin PopeDaniel Christensen Konnor Kersavage James PotterTimothy Clark Shawn Koch Steve RichardsonDonald Couture, Jr. Joe Lagonoy David SalmonKevin Dahlstrom Trevin Lambert Susanne SchaeferClifford Dang Ho-Hoai Le Dean SchreiberEdward Demoski Erick Lee Ken SecrestDave Dempsey Michael Linder Jason SnodgrassEric Dodd Michael Logan Matthew SnyderJames Dorrough Daniel Luzunaris Myles Sundin, IIIJason Duclos Kevin Marvel Brian ThompsonGeorge Edwards Anthony Mayer Lloyd TibeauMichael Elwell Stephen McCall Brenda WalkerThomas Fagnan Dennis Melamed Brandon WhiteDonald Field Timothy Midkiff John WilkinsonKatrina Freeman Kenneth Mineard Sean WilsonChristopher Gifford Steven Moeller William YoungerCONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!34

IBEW LOCAL UNION NO. 462700 1ST AVENUESEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98121GWEN LEE, BUSINESS M ANAGER(206) 441 - 4600WWW.IBEW46.ORGNON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDSEATTLE, WASHINGTONPERMIT NO. 1162Executive Board 1st & 3rd President Rick Zehner7:00 p.m.TuesVice President Jim ToshGeneral Meeting 2nd Wed. 7:00 p.m. Recording Secretary Fred MonroeBroadcast 4th Wed. 1:30 p.m. Business Manager &Electronic & Teledata 4th Tues. 5:00 p.m. Financial SecretaryExams2nd Tues.& 4th Thurs.Joseph Bailey, IIIMarine 2nd Wed. 5:30 p.m. Kenn HaslingMotor Shop 3rd Wed. 5:00 p.m. Sandra L. JonesNeon Sign 1st Wed. 5:00 p.m.Treasurer Lynne LiebertzOil Burner 3rd Wed. 6:30 p.m. Gary Brown Mike Hendrix Jim ToshPAC 2nd Wed. 5:30 p.m. George Duncalf Janet Lewis Bob WatersResidential 3rd Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Elwood Evans Fred MonroeRetired Members 2nd Wed. 10:00 a.m. Walt Haavik Jim RingelStockmen 2nd Wed. 6:00 p.m.Sick & Visitation 3rd Thurs. 5:00 p.m. Frank FormanWiremenActive Stewards 1st Wed. 5:30 p.m.Bremerton 3rd Wed. 7:00 p.m.Debra KiddPort Angeles 4th Wed. 6:00 p.m. Dave BilbruckSeattle 1st Wed. 7:00 p.m. Greg BoydOffice HoursUNION MEETING SCHEDULEUNITSWireman Dispatch - Book 17:00 a.m.6:30 p.m.8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Kathleen BavartOFFICERS OF LOCAL 46Gwendolyn A. LeeEXECUTIVE BOARDBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVESEXAMINING BOARD MEMBERSChris SwenholtORGANIZERSORGANIZING BOARDGary PriceMargaret RomeroArchie Van ValkenburgPeter MuthSteve SchmeleGreg GalushaVirgil HamiltonMark SamuelsenAll Other Books & UnitDispatch8:00 a.m.Debra KiddDavid SinclairRe-Sign Hours 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Shannon Hagen Chris SwenholtYou Must Re-Sign your Number within thirty (30) days. The Daily Log Sign-in does notconsitute re-signing your number. Dispatch.