Training Directors Report for August, 2020
Good day Brothers and Sisters,
We are currently working all available apprentices, and as of this writing, all CW/CEs who want to work can go to work. Work has remained steady with calls coming in on a regular basis. If you are out of work, be sure to contact the JATC at (405) 672-7600 to ensure we know. You can also sign the available for work list online.
We are now taking all applications online, so if you talk to someone about our apprenticeship please tell them to go to our website at www.woejatc.org. They can fill out both apprentice and CW/CE applications online under their respective tabs.
We have more NEC Code Update classes scheduled and approved for August, September and October, if needed. Please contact the JATC to sign up.
QC classes are still on hold, so if you need a QC class, we still have online courses available. We will schedule some QC classes as soon as things subside. The LMCC has extended the expiration of the QC date to October 31st because of the current situation.
The current schedule of mixing Zoom classes with face-to-face classes for our apprentices is going as smoothly as possible. I know the students and the instructors will be glad to resume all classes face-to-face when we can do it in a safe manner.
Please bear with us as we try to get caught up on Journeyman evaluations. We really appreciate your prompt response to our text and email requests for evaluations on our apprentices so that we can address any areas in which they may be deficient. You can submit a Journeyman evaluation on any apprentice, CW or CE by calling our office and requesting a link – you don’t have to wait until one is requested from you. Good or bad – we want to hear from you and appreciate your input!
The JATC is adjusting as the situation changes. Thank you for your patience and, as always, we thank you for your support.
CEU Online Classes – (call our office to pay by credit card & be enrolled)
Torque Theory Level I – 6 CEUs - $25.84
Hazardous Locations – 12 CEUs - $28.99
Motors I & II – 18 CEUs – $96.07
Photovoltaic Systems – 18 CEUs - $106.44
Healthcare Systems I & II – 18 CEUs - $79.58
Electric Motor Drives – 18 CEUs - $114.48
NEC 2020 Code Update Classes: MUST CALL TO REGISTER & PAY
August 15th – OKC (Saturday) 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
September 12th – OKC (Saturday) 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
October 10th – OKC (Saturday) 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Cost – Class w/NEC & Significant Change (S.C.) books: $160; Class w/only S.C. Book: $75: Class for retirees (no books): $25.
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Organizing Report
Your Organizing Department has been keeping busy. We have met with four contractors, and we are close to signing one. We have three targeted potential contractors, Genesis, Ross and Skyline that we are focusing on. We met with a total of 24 potential unlimited Journeymen, 4 Residential Journeymen, 29 Apprentices and one Teledata. We had nine visits to potential contractors, and 58 home visits for workers.
We have brought in 28 new members recently: 6 JW, 2 Residential JW, 8 CE, 10 CW and 2 Teledata.
We are working on a new small commercial agreement, printed 1,200 fliers for jobsite visits, and we have been working with our VOC to help members affected by the pandemic. Stay safe.
Don Mullens, Stevie Myers, and Jennifer Duncan
Local 1141 Organizing Department
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Updates from Dispatch
Just a note from Dispatch, since we are not able to meet!
We have had several contractors say they are expecting to put in large numbers of calls. By all accounts, the near future looks promising, with work inside and outside of the metro, a lot of hospital work, large and small office remodels, small manufacturing, and an event/activity center.
We have filled approximately 85 JW calls since April 1, 2020.
There are 86 on Inside Book I, 6 on Inside Book II, 3 on Teledata Book I, and none on Residential.
Looking forward to getting back to normal, whatever normal is!
Charlie Milner
Local 1141 Dispatcher
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Traveling Card
Journeyman Inside Wireman Chase M. Baldwin, a member of Local Union 441 in Santa Ana, California, wishes to deposit his Traveling Card into Local Union 1141.
Any member who wishes to speak on behalf of Brother Baldwin should send their statement to office.ibew1141@gmail.com; mail to Executive Board, PO Box 95789, Oklahoma City, OK 73154; or drop off their statement at the Hall no later than Monday, August 17, 2020 to make sure we receive your statement before the Executive Board meeting on Wednesday, August 19th.
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From Laura: Make Payments the Easy Way
We have enhanced our credit card processing to enable more convenient dues and death benefit payment options. A brief explanation is that it involves "tokenization," which is a secure way to store credit or debit card information off-site at the bank.
If you would like to sign up for this feature, we ask you to text the office at 844-337-5808 with “I, [your name], give IBEW permission to store my credit card information." PLEASE DO NOT text your credit card information to the Local 1141 Office. Laura will get this information verbally from you when she calls.
If you choose this new feature, the last Wednesday of every month, you will receive a text letting you know how much your dues and death benefit payment will be for the following month. WE WILL NOT CHARGE YOUR CARD until you reply “YES” to the text. If you want to pay additional months/death benefits, you would reply “YES” with the number of months and death benefits you wish to pay. You will receive your credit card receipt via email within 48 hours and your dues receipt will be mailed to your home address.
We are happy to report that over 430 members, a little over 30% of our membership, are currently signed up for this feature, and it has been working great! So if it is something you have been considering, now is a good time to make your life a little easier.
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Health and Benefit Contribution Rate Update
If you are a Journeyman working in our jurisdiction, you may have noticed that your hourly pay decreased by $.05 per hour starting with your Thursday, July 9th check. This is because our Southwestern Health and Benefit contribution rate increased from $5.60 to $5.80 per hour worked effective June 29th.
This $.05 reduction will also impact all wage rates that are based on the JW rate. For example, if you are a First Period Apprentice 1B, earning 50% of the JW rate, your hourly rate will decrease by $.025. Teledata classifications are unaffected by this change.
If you are a JW and not currently Quality Connected, now is a great time to do what you need to do to become eligible. If you do not know what is required, please send an email to office.ibew1141@gmail.com and we will assist you.
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Keep your QC Current!
The deadline to take a class to maintain Quality Connection (QC) eligibility has been extended to October 31st, 2020. Please go to the JATC website at etawok.org or call 405.672.7600 to find out about available classes.
There are many online classes available to help keep you safe while you keep your QC eligibility. Don't forget, do it today.
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Make Sure Your Benefits Come Back to You
You may receive an email from an ibew.org address regarding your benefit home fund designation(s). We are updating our member records on the ERTS (Electronic Reciprocal Transfer System) so that if you need to work in another jurisdiction, your benefits will be processed correctly.
If you received an ERTS benefit email and you are already working in another jurisdiction, or have in the past, please send an email to office.ibew1141@gmail.com as soon as possible so that we can try to verify that any benefits you have already earned have been reciprocated correctly.
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FFCRA Update
If you are unable to work because you have tested positive for Covid-19, or someone on your jobsite has tested positive causing it to be shut down and preventing you from working, it is important that you do not file for unemployment immediately, but instead contact your Employer first.
Under the FFCRA, employers with fewer than 500 employees may be required to pay employees up to 80 hours while they are unable to work.
Please also try to stay in touch with your employer at least weekly.
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2020 Voting Update
Dates and deadlines
The last day to register to vote and be allowed to vote in the general election is October 9, 2020.
Early voting for the general election:
- Thursday, 10/29 (8 am – 6 pm)
- Friday, 10/30 (8 am – 6 pm)
- Saturday, 10/31 (9 am – 2 pm)
Return general absentee ballots by October 27, 2020 to ensure your vote is counted.
***The number one reason absentee ballots are not accepted is due to late arrival***
The general election is November 3, 2020.
ABSENTEE ballot information
You may apply for an absentee ballot online if you are a registered voter through the OK Voter Portal at https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/.
You may download an absentee ballot request form at https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/Oklahoma%20Absentee%20Ballot%20Application%20-%20fillable.pdf.
Important information for absentee ballot voters can be located at: https://www.ok.gov/elections/Voter_Info/Absentee_Voter_Verification.html.
You can track your absentee Ballot at https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/.
***You must sign your affidavit envelope***
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Financial institutions, businesses and organizations are offering free notary services for absentee voter verification.
For a list of financial institutions offering free notary services, go to: https://www.ok.gov/elections/support/beslist_bankcredit.html#00.
For a list of businesses and organizations offering free notary services, go to: https://www.ok.gov/elections/support/beslist_business.html.
Important Questions
Do you know where your polling place is? What is on the ballot? Do you want a sample ballot? Are you registered to vote? Do you need to change your address or political party?
Answer these questions at the OK voter Portal: https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/.
Find more information at https://www.ok.gov/elections/.
Or call the Oklahoma Election Board at 405-521-2391.
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Birth Notices: Cassian Nicholas Cervantes and Kody Wayne Lewis, Jr.
We are happy to announce the birth of baby Cassian Nicholas Cervantes, born to Lizeth A. Cervantes and IBEW 1141 Brother Luis Alberto Cervantes Borja.
Born June 30, 2020, Cassian is the newest addition to the happy family, weighing 6 lbs., 2 oz., and measuring 19.5 in.
Siblings include Levi S. Cervantes, 7, and Arial J. Cervantes, 5.
Congratulations to the whole family!
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Please also welcome baby Kody Wayne Lewis, Jr. to the world. Kody is the grandson of IBEW member Waylin Lewis and spouse Rene Lewis.
Kody was born July 11, 2020, and weighed 5 lbs, 6 oz.
Congratulations to parents Kody and Karen Lewis – and to the entire Lewis family!
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IBEW 1141 President’s Report
Hello once again, Brothers and Sisters. As always, I hope that you are healthy and working as much as you want to.
Last time, I spoke about the 100th Anniversary Committee, and I am pleased to announce that the Committee is up and running well. They have met 4 times (maybe 5 by this printing), many ideas have been discussed, and funds have been procured at the recommendation of the E-Board.
But again, what is needed most is your input. What would you like to see to celebrate our 100th? We have received several ideas, which are greatly appreciated, but we need more. The last thing I want to hear is “Why didn’t you guys do…..whatever.” or “Why didn’t you guys do this?” This celebration is about you! Here’s your opportunity.
Please send any ideas, questions, & comments to the Co-Chairmen, Marty Crain and Bill Servati at birthday1141@gmail.com.
Thank you, Brothers and Sisters for all that you do.
Scott Hammersberg
sh.ibew1141@gmail.com
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Reminder: 'Cares Act' Changes to Pension Rules
The Pension Trust Committee has agreed to make changes to the rules governing our retirement plan allowed by the recent CARES Act legislation, which was enacted in response to the the coronavirus pandemic. For questions, please contact Becky with CAPSTONE at the number above.
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