Nov - Local 798

Projects in my area that stand a reasonable chance of going early 2014 are 30 +miles of 24” in Alabama, 130 miles of 12” in Louisiana, 77 miles of 24” and 30” inMississippi and Alabama, and a de-commission project near Atlanta, Georgia. Wehave some big inch projects on the drawing board for next summer that will putmany hands to work. Double joint work at Panama City, Florida is full speed ahead.The Atlanta Gas Light work in Georgia is about 95% complete. This work has beensteady for over four (4) years, but it is nearing its end. I have several small jobs thatwill be complete by the time you read this report.As most of you know by now I have announced my candidacy for the AlabamaSenate District 13. I am so proud of the endorsement of the UA and Pipeliners Union798. My opponent is likely to be the most anti-union politician I have ever heardof. He wears the badge of union hater proudly and never misses an opportunity tosay so publicly. He recently pushed for a constitutional amendment to ban PLA’s andunions in Alabama, a state that has suffered with right to work for less, for nearly 60years. I fully understand that I am not climbing a hill; it is a mountain, and I need thesupport of every brother and sister. It takes volunteers and money in a red state likeAlabama. Look at my web page www.electdarrellturner.com/ or my FB page, “DarrellTurner business” and decide for yourself if our campaign is worth your effort andyour donation.I am a full-time 798 employee, and I am on the job every day. Electing a voice forLabor to the Alabama Legislature can only strengthen our position with the Oil andGas transmission companies. Alabama is going to play a prominent role in the nextseveral years in big inch, mega pipeline projects, and we must be in the thick of it toprotect what is ours.CHRIS LANCASTERIN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN918/270-6735 918/663-6520 Press 1I enjoyed the opportunity to visit with the memberswho were at the September meeting. With all thework going on it is understandable that not everyonewas able to be present. To those who were able to bethere, I give my appreciation for your interest in theaffairs of the local; to those who are manning workand unable to attend, I give my sincere thanks for yourwork efforts. I congratulate all candidates for committeeson your nominations, and I know whoever iselected will serve our membership well. At any rate,those who are running will be winners for their participation and commitment toserving the local.I would like to thank Danny, Wade and all those who were involved in getting usan un-heard of pension increase for this year. These men serve our local well bylooking out for us; not only in everyday situations, but planning for good pensionsand great healthcare long into our retirement. I know they work hard to provide thebest conditions for every member.The work outlook is great. The Enbridge work in Michigan is still going, andalthough the pipe-gangs are laid out, they still have several tie-ins to do. I haveseveral pre-jobs for work with Consumers and Mich-Con in the Michigan area. Thework in Ohio is continuing to go strong and there are several jobs getting ready tokick off. I will be going to Ohio to pre-job about 15 miles of 24” in the Cambridgearea that Michels Pipeline has been awarded. It looks as though it will be next yearbefore the 50 miles of 30” in Michigan for Enbridge gets started, however, there areseveral smaller jobs yet to start.I’m looking forward to seeing you on the job and, as always, call me if I can beof help.Prejobs:Appalachian Pipeline:Windsor, N.C. 1100’ of 12”, 1300’ of 6” and 800’ of 12” Drills. Welder Foreman,Greg Cooper. Superintendent, Anthony Campbell. Working 6-10’s. SpecialAgreement. Approx. completion 10-25-13.Associated Pipeline:Pikeville, KY. 2 miles of 10”. Welder Foreman, Jeff Martin. Superintendent,Richard Imes. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 10-30-13.B&G Pipeline:Wilmington, NC. 24,000’ of 10”. Welder Foreman, Naaman Warren.Superintendent, Samuel Wilson. Working 6-10’s. Special Agreement. Approx.completion 12-1-13.Infrasource Construction:McConnelsville, OH. 26-36” Anomaly Digs. Welder Foreman, Robert Crocker.Superintendent, Brad Phillips. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 10-25-13.InterCon Construction:Stockbridge, MI. Launcher and receivers and various piping. Welder Foreman,Pete Kangas. Superintendent, Russ Sennhenn. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion11-15-13.MEADE:South Haven, MI. 1865’ of 22” and 1852’ of 30” Replacement. Welder Foreman,Greg Schweitzer. Superintendent, Mike Boyd. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion10-31-13.Michels Pipeline:Ishpeming, MI. Anomaly Digs. Welder Foreman, Johnny Burkett. Superintendent,Mike Liimatainen. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 11-15-13.Mid-Ohio Construction:Cadiz, OH. 30,000’ of 6-12”. Welder Foreman, Van Smith. Superintendent, GregStanley. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 12-15-13.Minnesota Limited:– Damascus, OH. 2-12” Station. Welder Foreman, Robert Anderson.Superintendent, Aaron Shrontz. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 10-30-13.– Dover, OH. 6-8-10” Meter Station. Welder Foreman, Tim Schwendiman.Superintendent, Gary Hawk. Working 5-10’s. Approx. comp 12-1-13.– Ladysmith, WI. 17 Integrity Digs. Welder Foreman, Tommy Yaklin.Superintendent, Lloyd Pederson. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 10-23-13.– Greenwood, IN. 1150’ of 8” Replacement. Welder Foreman, Dave Ferguson.Superintendent, Tim Dunn. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 11-1-13.P.J. Steel:Richmond, MI. 12-30” Smart Pigging. Welder Foreman, Brian Golden.Superintendent, Tony Barber. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 11-5-13.Patterson Wilder:– Greensboro, NC. 1.74 miles of 10” Replacement. Welder Foreman, DustyHambrick. Superintendent, Mike Hyman. Working 6-10’s. Special Agreement.Approx. completion 11-1-13.– Morgantown, NC. 3.1 miles of 12”. Welder Foreman, Travis Pittman.Superintendent, Danny Burden. Working 6-10’s. Special Agreement. Approx.completion 12-15-13.R.L.Coolsaet:– Howell, MI. 20” Replacement & 2-6” Launchers. Welder Foreman, Kevin Duffy.Superintendent, Kevin Scully. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 11-15-13.– Stolair, MI. 11-24” Anomaly’s. Welder Foreman, Chris Mull. Superintendent,Bart Jeannette. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 10-20-13.– Kingsport, TN. 1100’ of 12” Plus Fabrication. Welder Foreman, Lane Richard.Superintendent, Joe Elliott. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 11-1-13.Union Pipeline:Cadiz, OH. 5 miles of 12”. Welder Foreman, Terry Sampsel. Superintendent,Rich Grasselli. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 11-5-13.Rodenberg Diversified:Painsville, OH. 15,000’ of 8” Testing. Welder Foreman, Robert Anderson.Superintendent, Roland Kennedy. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 11-19-13.Welded Construction:– Cambridge, OH. 36,900’ of 16”. Welder Foreman, Keith Carroll.Superintendent, Kevin Ekleberry. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 12-30-13.– Coldwater, MI. 1700’ of 36” Drill and 4300’ New Lay. Welder Foreman, BillFerguson. Superintendent, Rob Seebeck. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion12-1-13.Attention Job StewardsSteward Form ReportingWe have previously made changes to the StewardReporting Forms which will make this job easier.If you are a Job Steward who needs assistance withthe new electronic Reporting Forms, please call theLocal 798 Hall and ask for assistance. We will be gladto help you.B l u e L i g h t R e p o r t s • N o v e m b e r / D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 3 • P a g e 6