Engineers News - October 2015
October’s edition offers many important updates, including the details of the new Master Agreement for Testing and Inspection, the Retiree Association Meetings schedule and some upcoming trainings in Utah District 12. You can also read all about how our members are faring as the fires rage on in Northern California. We have also included a Semi-Annual photo spread (more of these photos are available here), as well as the usual work-picture coverage in our District Reports.
October’s edition offers many important updates, including the details of the new Master Agreement for Testing and Inspection, the Retiree Association Meetings schedule and some upcoming trainings in Utah District 12. You can also read all about how our members are faring as the fires rage on in Northern California. We have also included a Semi-Annual photo spread (more of these photos are available here), as well as the usual work-picture coverage in our District Reports.
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Bring in the cranes!<br />
It really is true that the more difficult a task, the more value<br />
it has when completed. As operators in an industry that requires<br />
skill, patience, precision and drive, we understand this. This<br />
value of hard work was apparent to me most recently in dealing<br />
with the acquisition, construction, logistics and legalities of<br />
opening our new training site off Meiss Road that is just under<br />
10 miles from our current site in Sloughhouse. It has been a long<br />
work in progress, but it has definitely been worth it.<br />
I am so proud of the new site, which was officially opened in<br />
December of last year. Apprentices have already been enjoying<br />
some classes there, but we have been unable to move cranes in<br />
due to the strict guidelines of using the site for crane certification.<br />
Most recently, however, we started making significant<br />
progress toward our goal. Our instructors have been busy<br />
moving dirt and building pads, bringing the grade two feet<br />
lower in preparation for the cranes and crane-training.<br />
As I watched the dirt being moved by dozers and scrapers<br />
at the new site, I realized how much of a team effort this has<br />
been. From the vision and support of the Local 3 officers and the<br />
Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC), to the employer Trustees<br />
and our talented staff and apprentices, none of this would be<br />
possible without the efforts of all.<br />
Stay tuned for more details about a crane coming to your<br />
new training site soon! In the meantime, give us a call to see<br />
what trainings are currently available for you. Whether they be<br />
for a variety of certifications or journey-level upgrades, we have<br />
just what you need. Call us at (916) 354-2029 or visit us online at<br />
www.oe3.org and click on the “Training” tab.<br />
In April of last year, POP apprentices stand with Director of Apprenticeship<br />
Tammy Castillo, IUOE Western Regional Director Carl Goff, Master Mechanic/<br />
Equipment Manager Greg Gasaway and Field Foreman Billy Neely before paving<br />
the entrance road to the new training site.<br />
In August, Local 3 instructors Jeff Coppa, Matt Hilton, Billy Neely, Jim Baldrige<br />
and Dwayne Spray help build pads for crane-training at the new training site in<br />
Sacramento County.<br />
Opening Local 3’s new<br />
training site took the efforts<br />
of many, pictured here in<br />
December of 2014.<br />
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