LOCAL #347 wishes everyone a
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
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Please check the LOCAL NEWS tab to read Ed Hills 12 Points on the Recovery Program.
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August 16, 2010
Workers at Trinity Towers vote for IBEW representation
Newton Independent
Workers at Trinity Towers in Newton on Friday voted for union representation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Workers at the Newton wind tower plant located in a portion of the former Maytag Plant 2 building voted 69 to 62 in favor of the collective bargaining representation, union officials said.
The IBEW Local 347 in Des Moines represents approximately 1,200 workers throughout central Iowa.
Congratulations to the newest members of IBEW 347! An extra special thanks to Local Union 347 members Dave Lester, Brian Schmidt, and Jay Grimes as well as International Representatives Jeff Rose, Brien Heins, and Tad Gusta for all their efforts in Newton!
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TRAVELING RESIGN INFORMATION
All resigns for IBEW Local #481 (Indianapolis) and Local #725 (Terre Haute) must be sent from the hall on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
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PARADES & LOCAL #347
IBEW Local Union #347 will be walking in the Labor Day parades along side Governor Chet Culver and other Building Trades members. If you are interested in being part of the group, contact the hall with names and t-shirt sizes for all individuals that will be walking. Families welcome! Please call the hall at 515-243-1924 OR email jekurimski@ibewlu347.org with the information! Those wanting to participate will be contacted with details prior to the day of the parade.
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Rescheduled 16th Annual Golf Outing
Saturday, September 18, 2010
7:00 AM Breakfast - 8:00 AM Shot-gun start!
Copper Creek Golf Course
4815 Copper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA.
$30 includes food, 4 drink tickets and golf cart for one.
Registrations due by September 9, 2010.
If you signed up for the original golf outing and have not called for a refund, then you will automatically be registered.
PLEASE NOTE: Copper Creek asks that you
please dress appropriately to play. No tank tops,
sleevless shirts or cut off jeans.
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Interested in working overseas?
Check out Inglett & Stubbs International. There is a 6-7 month waiting list, so apply today! You must be able to work overseas for a minimum of 12 months. Check out www.isielectrical.com for more information. Click on employment, then the application process, then Journeyman Wireman for more qualifications.
Also check out Teng & Associates, Inc. You must be able to work overseas for a minimum of 90 days, but could be 4-16 months. Working 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. Check out http://www.teng.com/tengWS2009/EmploymentListing.html for more information. Click on Master Electrician (Afghanistan)-Chicago.
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The IBEW Has Talent
11 Districts...11 Winners
Perfroming at the 2011 Convention. Each International Vice
Presidential District will sponsor a winner from the area for a
chance to compete at the 2011 International Convention
in Vancouver, Canada.
Start preparing now to showcase you or your family's talent
at the 2011 District Progress Meeting.
Rules and entry information will soon be available on the
IBEW website at www.IBEW.org
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STATE LICENSE INFORMATION
All training rosters are submitted to the State within 48 hours of comletion of class.Check website at:
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/electrician/continuing_ed/pdfs/entered_master.pdfto check the number of continued education credits you have. Click on Continued Education Credits Earned. Website is updated on a monthly basis. If you do not see the correct amount of continued education credits recorded, fax your certificate to 515-725-6151. You then should call 515-725-6147 or 1-866-923-1082 or you may email to
elecinfo@dps.state.ia.us to confirm receipt and credit.
For your information, there will be no grace period for renewals. Should the journeyman not have all the 18 hours of credit prior to December 31, 2010, there will be no grace period. The individual will have to retake the Prometric examination and reapply for their State license.
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At the October meeting of the Electrical Examining Board, Barb Mentzer was elected Chair with Chad Layland being voted in as Vice-Chair. Barb is on the board as the inspector member, while Chad is filling the engineer position. Chad currenly works for Baker Electric and Barb works for the city of Altoona. You may contact Barb with any questions or concerns at
bmentzer@altoona-iowa.com or 515-971-9775.
