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Labor News: March 14, 2014 Issue
Member News:
- Dues: March MUST BE PAID NO LATER THAN April 18, 2014.
- Sub-Pay: To request Sub-Pay, you must file your unemployment ONLINE, then mail a copy of your history in to the Fund Office. Any unemployment information being mailed in needs to be mailed to the Fund Office: 18 Fourth St. Rochester NY 14609. Call with questions: 585-325-3906.
 Scholarship: THIS WILL BE THE LAST REMINDER: The John J. Richards Memorial Scholarship Fund will be accepting applications until April 1, 2012. Please Call the Fund Office for the complete list of requirements for applicants at (585) 325-3906.
 St. Patrick’s Day: People all over the world celebrate on the 17th day of March in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick's Day was first publicly celebrated in Boston in 1737 where a large population of Irish immigrants resided. Mark your calendars, the 2014 TOPS Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held Saturday March 15, 2014 at 12:30pm. Hope to see you all there.
- Workers' Memorial Day: Also known as International Workers' Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured takes place on April 28, 2014. The approximate time and location will be determined soon. It is an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work. The day is celebrated annually. Workers' Memorial Day is an opportunity to highlight the preventable nature of most workplace accidents and ill health and to promote campaigns and union organization in the fight for improvements in workplace safety. The slogan for the day is "Remember the dead – Fight for the living".
- Day of Caring: Rochester's single largest volunteer event is taking place Thursday, May 8, 2014. Each year, thousands of people from area businesses, schools and youth groups lend their time, talents and energy to meaningful volunteer projects that make a difference in our community. Once again it’s for us to give back to the community and a time to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Last year more than 20 of our members volunteered and worked on projects in and around Rochester. We hope you'll sign up and participate this year. We need you so please volunteer. You are welcome to include your family members as well. This is a very rewarding project to lend your time and talents to so please volunteer! Contact Clint @ ext 303 to put your name on the list. Thank you in advance because Local 435 members are always very generous with their time and giving to our community. Lunch and a T- shirt will be provided.
- If you are out of work for the season now is the time to get your cards updated and obtain as many certifications as possible. Check your cards to see what updates you will need before the next work season. Call the Training Office @ 585-546-8460 to sign up to be placed on the waiting list for classes.
- List of upcoming classes in Rochester:
- OSHA-10 - March 20-21, 2014
- OSHA-30 - March 24-28, 2014
- Crane Signaling - April 1-2, 2014 - 8:00-2:00
This course will cover hand signals for various types of equipment used at the worksite. Students will learn how to signal the operator, where to stand when signaling and the importance of correct signaling.
- OSHA 30 - April 7-11, 2014 - 8:00-2:30
- List of upcoming classes:
- CDL Classroom March 17-21, 2014
- Cutting/Burning March 17-18, 2014
- First Aid March 19, 2014
- CDL Hands On March 24-28, 2014
- Asbestos Worker March 24-28, 2014
- Asbestos Handler Refresher March 31, 2014
- It is extremely important to obtain as many certifications as possible because the projects are requiring more and more certifications. The more training you have - - the more of an asset you become. To see a full list of classes visit us online at www.local435.org.
Reminders:
Out of Work List:
To be put on the “Out of Work” list you must specifically request this from either Bonnie or Cheryl when you call the office. Never assume it will automatically be done for you. Remember the duration is only valid for 14 days. You must call back before the end of the 14th day to retain your current position on the out of work list, holidays and weekends included.
Pictures:
Please send us pictures of the projects where you are currently employed. We would like to post them on the website and Facebook page. You can visit us on Facebook at Laborers Local 435.
Congratulations:
We would like to congratulate our latest retirees; Anthony Gallo, Michael Gomez, David J. Hall, Martin McCann, Daniel W. Strobel and Ronald Williams.
Condolences:
Our warmest condolences are extended to the families of our Brothers; Booker T. Brown, James Gambino, Michael E. Holota, Diego Locastro, Elish Smothers, Anthony Strollo and Johnny White. Our thoughts and prayers are with these families during this time of sorrow. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of these great men.
Union Meeting:
Our next regular union meeting is Wednesday, March 26, at 8 pm in the large meeting hall.
Retirees will meet an hour earlier at 7 pm in the conference room. You can also find this information posted on our website.
What can Labor do for itself? The answer is not difficult. Labor can organize, it can unify; it can consolidate its forces. This done, it can demand and command.—Eugene V. Debs
Randall Braley
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