Alan Golden - Business Manager [email protected]. 231
Our guest at this years Union Meeting was Rockford Mayoral
candidate Tom McNamara. Tom is a big supporter of labor and fully
understands the role that labor plays in our local community. I believe
that Tom, as Mayor of Rockford, will be a huge upgrade from the one
currently sitting in that seat. We wish him the best of luck in his
upcoming election.
I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped at this
year’s kids Christmas party, there were over 400 in attendance at this
year’s party. This event is by far the best event of the year. Retired
Brother Tyler Hillman served as our Santa, which is I believe to be his
sixteenth year as Santa for the kids of Local Union 364, and I don’t
see Ty giving up that seat anytime soon.
We began 2016 talking about all the projects that we had coming
toward the end of the year but we also had some other interesting
things transpire during the year. Just to highlight some of the bigger
accomplishments we can start with two jobs that we were able take
away from non-signatory Faith Technologies, both of these were
substantial projects. ConAgra Foods in South Beloit was done by
Morse Electric while Sensient Flavors in Amboy was done by JB
Contracting out of IBEW, Local 176. Then next up would be Berners
Foods which we took away from non-signatory PDC. This was a big
one, at one point we had seven signatory contractors with sixty-five
IBEW 364 members on this project. This battle at Berner Foods will
be ongoing but we are committed for the long haul. The next thing
we were able to do is sign Urban Equities and Justin Fern to a use
Union agreements not only for the IBEW but for all trades that
NWIBT is comprised of. There is no way we can put a dollar amount
on the work that our members with our signatory contractors will do
in the upcoming years for Urban Equities. These are just some of the
bigger projects that we could secure in 2016 and there were numerous
other projects that we were able to be successful on securing work for
our members. I would like to thank Assistant Business Manager Dave
Cargill, Business Agent Larry Rowlett, Organizer Brad Williams and
most importantly all our members who manned the picket lines and
helped turn these projects into IBEW projects.
At our Chrysler project, we currently have 350 IBEW members
working with more to come in the upcoming weeks. There are 183
traveling brothers and sisters from 52 different IBEW Local Unions.
We are glad each one of them is here, because we couldn’t do this
project without them. I would like to personally thank Brothers Steve
Kinney, Brian Urbanowitz, Chris Molander and Mike Miller for taking
on the Steward responsibilities for this shut down.
The year 2017 will be an extremely busy year for the union office,
along with the projects we have we will be negotiating three contracts
this year. Our newly organized low voltage division at NIU, ADT and
our Inside Agreement. We are finishing up on our three-year Inside
Agreement that was awarded at CIR in Washington D.C. and will be
taking suggestions for the upcoming Inside Contract negotiations at
the February union meeting.
Local Union 364 suffered losses as well in 2016 as 12 of our members
passed on. In the local union office, there is never a higher day then
when you are referring members out to work, and there is never a
lower day then when one of our members passes on. One of these
losses struck home for myself and that is the loss of Tyrone Bell at the
age of 44. As a Journeyman Wireman I always enjoyed watching our
Apprentices as they moved through our Apprenticeship Program and
made it to that day where they earned the right to call themselves a
364 Journeyman Wireman. That is a right that Brother Tyrone Bell,
along with watching his kids grow up, was taken away from him. Our
brother’s kids now have the task of growing up without their father.
Under these circumstances the resolve of this family will be tested time
and time again and I wish them the best. I would like to extend a
sincere thank you for all of you who stepped up to help not only
Brother Tyrone Bell’s family, but every time one of our own members
or members family is in need, you are right there for them. I am very
proud to be your Business Manager. God Bless you all for what you
do. I would like to wish all IBEW members and their families a happy
holidays and a prosperous new year.
Alan Golden
BOONE/JO DAVIESS/STEPHENSON/WINNEBAGO
Larry Rowlett - Business Agent - [email protected] - X222
The calls have been steadily coming in lately
with the official start of the Chrysler re-tool
beginning for the new Jeep Cherokee on
December 26th, along with other calls from
contractors working in our jurisdiction. The
calls for Chrysler will still be coming in over
the next few weeks, but instead of the big 60
man calls that we’ve seen lately, they should
be on a smaller scale of 10-20 man calls.
Morse should be hiring more manpower after
they get all the new hires onsite and
determine where they will need to fill in
crews. As of now, Morse is at about 200
Wiremen on days and 24 Wiremen on nights.
Chris Molander is the day shift steward for
Morse Electric, and will also be the bull
steward for the Electrical Workers. Mike
Miller is the night shift steward for Morse.
Both brothers will do a great job representing
Local 364 and all our IBEW members onsite.
PayneCrest currently have 106 Wiremen total
onsite with 70 on days and 36 on nights.
PayneCrest could be hiring more manpower
after things really get rolling. Both Stewards
for PayneCrest, Steve Kinney on days and
Bryan Urbanowitz on nights, have been doing
a great job thus far and things have been
going well. Kelso-Burnett currently has 27
Wiremen onsite working on (2) separate
projects. Kelso should also be hiring more
Wiremen in the future. Conti Electric will be
hiring after the New Year, and currently have
10 Wireman onsite. Total manpower for
Conti should be around 40-50 Wiremen for
their (2) projects in Stamping and Body Shop.
LiveWire Electric is scheduled to begin work
on a couple projects after the New Year
begins. Details of the projects are still being
worked out, but LiveWire will also need to
hire for this work.
The OSF Saint Anthony project is still
crawling at a snail’s pace. Currently,
Ringland Johnson is still trying to enclose the
building for the winter months. To date they
have temporary heat set up and running in
the basement, but seem to be a ways off for
the rest of the building. Fleming Electric is
back onsite and have (2) Wiremen cleared in
on portability. Fleming possibly could hire a
couple Wiremen at the end of January, but
figure that things won’t really get moving
along until the end of March. Westphal
Electric is also now onsite, and have (2)
Wiremen cleared in on portability. Westphal
is saying that they probably won’t be hiring
any manpower until the end of March or
beginning of April. Eventually, this project
must start moving forward, and as always, we
will keep everyone informed on any new
information we receive.
outage set to start March 6th through April
1st. There is a possibility of some post outage
work to be performed, but still has not yet
been approved.
At the Berner Foods project in Afolke, work
has finished up on a lot of the earlier projects.
More phases of work are coming soon, along
with more lines to be installed in the new
production addition. We are not done with
doing work at Berner Foods by any means,
and we will continue going after these
upcoming projects. Currently, most of our
contractors are now offsite, and Morse is
down to just a few Wiremen. We would like
to thank Brothers Ira Haugen from Engel
Electric and Chris Myers from Morse Electric
for taking on the Steward role onsite for Local
364. Both Brothers have done a fantastic job
representing the Local, and all our Brothers
and Sisters. Thank You Both!! I would like
to wish all the Brothers and Sisters of Local
364 and their Families a Happy New Year!!!
Larry Rowlett
The new Mercy Hospital project has slowed
down a bit because of the winter weather.
Currently we are still awaiting the outcome
on what electrical contractor will be awarded
the main contract.
At the Byron Powerhouse, Exelon and CB&I
are starting to get ready for the upcoming refueling outage. Hiring for pre-outage work
should start at the end of January, with the
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Brad Williams - [email protected] - X228
The winter weather has settled in since our
last meeting and IBEW, Local 364 has been
busy putting several members to work. Over
the course of the last few weeks we have
picketed Napleton’s on Perryville against C&S
Electric and also picketed Family Video in
Machesney Park against Canduit Electric.
We will continue our picket and handbill
activities throughout the winter months,
weather permitting, so if anyone is available
please contact me at the hall.
We have had a very strong year, with our
member support we have been able to
continually push back on any non-signatory
threats we have had in IBEW, Local 364’s
jurisdiction and will continue to fight for our
members to protect and secure our future
work and our standard of living. Without
your support, we would not be as strong as we
are. We would like to personally thank all of
our members who have called in checking on
work and a special thanks go out to all of our
picketers and handbillers who have helped
over the course of 2016.
There is an updated boycott list in this issue of
the Sparks as well as on our website. Please
look at it to insure we are only patronizing
union friendly businesses. We also have our
thank you business cards available in the office
for our union friendly businesses that we want
to patronize, to let them know why we are
spending our hard-earned money at their
business.
Brad Williams
CARROLL/DEKALB/LEE/OGLE/WHITESIDE
Dave Cargill - Assistant Business Manager - [email protected] - Ext. 280
Winter is now upon us, and work in the
southern counties has slowed down.
With the new year coming, we are looking
ahead to projects in 2017. The DeKalb
County Jail Expansion should be getting
busier once the building is enclosed.
About half of the pre-cast walls are
standing and some steel has been erected.
Morse Electric has this job. Down the
street, the Sycamore Park District will be
building a new Community Center.
Ringland Johnson will be the
Construction Manager for this project.
Finney’s Electric is at the Opportunity
House where the back of the building is
being remodeled. Finney’s continues to
work on the renovation of Fargo on State
and have just finished the GKC Theater
in DeKalb. Engel Electric is working on
site lighting at Nestle.
Ballard Electric is back at the NIU
Stevens Building. Excavation for the
addition to the east side of the building
has just been done and foundation work
should follow closely. This job has been
on-and-off for almost three years, all
Construction is also just beginning a new
thanks to the budget battle in Springfield. shop for Sterling Commercial Roofing.
Both jobs are located on the north side of
R&R Electrical Contractors has a few
town and should be awarding an electrical
members working at a school addition in contractor soon.
Waterman. Swedberg Electric is at the
Christ Community Church in DeKalb.
Since this is the last newsletter of the year,
Swedberg has the new First State Bank on one more showing of appreciation is due
23 also.
to the members who agreed to step up
and serve as steward in 2016. Thank you
Kaiser Electric has a few small additions
to Brothers Jeff Schnaiter, Bob Wilson,
to Casey’s stores in Creston and DeKalb. Steve Kinney, Jay Brockman, Dave
There will be a new Casey’s built on the
McNamara, Dave Pry and Joe Eden.
corner of 38 and Peace Road, where the
DeKalb Florist presently sits. There is no In closing, I would like to wish everyone a
word yet on when this job will start.
safe and happy new year.
Engel Electric has completed the Tollway
Lighting work on Interstate 88 and are
working at the Wahl Clipper Warehouse
Addition. Complete Electrical
Contractors is at the Lawrence Loft
Project in Downtown Sterling.
Dave Cargill
Winter Construction has just broken
ground on the new building for Hospice
of the Rock River Valley. Brown
APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE
Pat Tomlin - Training Director - [email protected] - 815.969.8484
to add the classification of Registered Electrician to these course
approvals to better meet the needs of the members who hold a
As most of you are aware the 2017 National Electrical Code has
Wisconsin Registered Electrician License. Currently our approved
arrived. We are scheduling the first Code Update Class that will be
courses are only applicable to a Masters license or a Journeyman
held on 4 consecutive Monday nights starting on February 13th. This Electrician license. We should have confirmation on these classes by
course will cover the significant changes to the code. These classes will early January.
be held at the Union Hall starting at 5:30pm and running until
9:30pm. IBEW, Local 364 members can sign up for this class via the
We will be participating in the Northwest Illinois Building Trades
Training tab on the IBEW 364 website or you can call the Training
Career Expo which will be held at the Carpenter’s Training Center
Center and we will put you on the list. This class will be limited to
the week of February 6, 2017. This event will showcase the building
the first 30 members who sign up. There will be many opportunities trades apprenticeship programs to over 1,500 area high school
to take this class throughout the year, particularly after the Chrysler
students.
shutdown is over. We will also be scheduling a class that will be held
If you are interested in taking any of the classes that the JATC offers
in the Dixon/Sterling area later in the spring of 2017.
you can register online through the IBEW 364 website or you can call
We are about halfway through an IMSA Level 2 Fire Alarm course.
the training center and register over the phone. When we have
There are 11 members taking this class which will be completed by
enough interest in a class we will then schedule the class.
January 12th.
Pat Tomlin
We are busy working with State of Wisconsin Electrical Licensing
Department to renew our approved CEU classes. We are attempting
All Inside and VDV Apprentices are working at this time.
2nd
Monday Office
Closed
3rd
Tuesday
4th
Wednesday
Apprentice Meeting
Safety Meeting
Don't forget to Re-Sign!! Between the 10th
& 16th
12th
Thursday
E-Board Meeting
16th
26th
Thursday
E-Board/PAC/Union Meeting
2017
Winners of the LMCC points
at the December 2016 Union
Meeting were: Michael Jass,
Jason Lenz & Ryan Stevens.
Eric Christianson was the
winner of the 50/50 raffle.
7th
Tuesday
8th
Wednesday
9th
Thursday
Apprentice Meeting
Safety Meeting
E-Board Meeting
Don't forget to Re-Sign!! Between the 10th
& 16th
14th
Tuesday
20th
Monday
23rd
Thursday
To our new Retiree’s!
E-Board/PAC/Union Meeting
Belvidere:
Dollar General Store
Super Mix Concrete
Taco Bell - State Street
Niko's Cabin
No Illinois Dental Implant Center
Byron:
Autoland Outlets
Costa’s Ristorante
Family Dollar
5th Alarm
Weezy's Sports Bar
Cedarville:
Barkau Auto Sales
Cherry Vale Mall:
Kay’s Jewelers
Davis Junction:
Dollar General Store
Junction Liquor (owned by Canduit)
DeKalb:
Anytime Fitness
Athletico Physical Therepy
Burritoville
Chipotle
Dekalb Harley Davidson
Dunkin Donuts
El Burrito Loco
Fatty's
Giordano’s Pizza
Hampton Inn
Mega Grande Laundromat
Popey's
Ross Dress for Less
Union Plaza Apartments
Dixon:
Ace Hardware
Aldi
Cash Store
Comfort Inn
Culver’s
Family Video
Little Ceasars
Palmyra Pub & Eatery
Porky's Tap
Sauk Valley Animal Hospital
Shopko
Subway Sandwich
Wal-Mart
Forreston:
Forreston Sate Bank
The Depot/Mobil Gas
Freeport:
Abry's
Baymont Inn
Cimino’s Pizza
Dental Connections
Dollar General Store
Dunkin Donuts
Family Hair Design
Fiesta Tequilla
Garden Deli
Higher Grounds Coffee
Medical Arts (Kiwanis Drive)
Lena
Dollar General
Loves Park:
Dave Urbelis Agency
Family Dollar
Jacobs Signs
Legends Sports Bar & Grill
Maciano’s Pizza
Motel 6
Per-Mar
Pizza Hut
Popeye’s
Subway Sandwich
Machesney Park:
Artic Cat
BP Gas Station
Cost Cutters
Discount Tire
Eggspress
Family Video
Firestone
Marco's Pizza
Michalson Office Furniture
Potbelly's
Rue 21
Speedway Auto Mall
Subway Sandwich
Northern IL
Super Mix
Oregon:
Subway
Super Value Grocery
Rochelle:
Family Dentistry - Abe Anderson DDS
Grand Prix-Grand Stand
Holiday Inn Express
Super 8
Petromax
Pizza Hut
Rock Falls:
County Market
Culver’s
Frosted Spoon
McDonald’s Restaurant
Miller Insurance
Mr. Nifty One Hour
Rock Falls Family Inn
Workman Harley Davidson
Rockford:
Al Grace Appliances
All Family Dental & Braces
Anytime Fitness (Alpine & Highcrest)
Benson Stone Company
Blue Line Sports Pub
Bock Antenna
Buffalo Wild Wings
State Street
Rt. 173
Burger King
Bell School
9th Street
11th Street
Car Quest
Choices Natural Market
Choice One
Comfort Inn
Cost Cutters
Denny’s Restaurant
Dental Dreams
Discount Tire
DollarTree - Downtown
Domino’s Pizza
E. State St., Perryville & Edgebrook
East State Street
Dunkin Donuts (Alpine & Highcrest)
Dunkin Donuts (11th Street)
Edgebrook Physical Therepy
Edward Jones Perryville Strip Mall
El Burrito Loco
Except N.Main
Family Dollar
Foxy Nails & Spa
Furniture Row Outlet
Fusion Nail & Spa
Gustafson’s Furniture & Mattress
Hampton Inn
L.A. Tan
LaCuccina in Valli Produce
LaQuinta Inn
Lou Bachrodt
Luxe Nail Bar
M. Spinello & Sons
Maciano’s Pizza
Maculan Chiropractic Clinic
Mariner Finance
Marriott Court Yard
Marriott Residence Inn
Martinez Auto
Mary’s Market
Master Cut
Midwest Dental (7th & Charles)
Master Cut
Napleton's Auto
Orthopedic Experts
Perryville Dental
Pita Pit
Pizza Hut
Popeye’s
Potbelly & Starbucks E. State
Red Robin
Redroof Inn
Rockford Gymnastic Academy
Shopko
Ross Dress for Less
Sparkle Car Wash
Cork, Keg & Liquor
Signs Now
Stella’s Pizza & Pasta
Subway
Sunview Restaurant
Lanark
Dollar General
Leaf River
Sparkle Car Wash
The Stadium 15th Ave.
Rockford Con't:
Tilted Kilt
Ulta Beauty
Valley Market
Villa Di Roma
Vito’s Restaurant
Wheels by RT
White House Plaza
Wingstop
Women’s & Children’s Health Ctr.
Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza
Zavius Jewelers
Rochelle:
Grubsteakers
Roscoe:
Fiesta Cancun
Pizza Ranch
Pomps Tire
Subway Sandwich
Main Street Meats
South Beloit:
Best Western Hotel
Sterling:
Abiding Word Church
Check into Cash
Dairy Queen
Freedom Bank
Goodwill Industries
Herb Cellar
Neon Rayz Tan Spa
Planet Fitness
Select Employees Credit Union
UOI Boutique
Stillman Valley:
Edward Jones Investments
Wooden Nickel Restaurant
Stockton:
Stockton Travel Mart &
McDonald's
Sycamore
Burger King
Luxe Salon
Just the Details
Winnebago:
Cost Cutters
House of Nails
All Locations!!
Dunkin Donuts
Molly's
Sullivan's Foods
Urban Equity Properties
LMCC points
Your 2016 LMCC points will expire
January 31, 2017.
You may donate your points if you do not wish
to use them!
We have NEW safety shirts and a new 100th Anniversary 3/4 zip sweatshirt!
Effective January 1, 2017
Important
DUES
NOTICE
Monthly Union dues will increase to $38.00/month.
Monthly dues are to be paid quarterly in advance
at a cost of $114.00 per quarter.
Dues paid by the year will be $456.00. If you pay for a year’s worth of dues by
March 2017 you will receive a smaller laminated dues receipt!
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
ROCKFORD, IL
PERMIT NO. 781
As 2017 approaches IBEW, Local 364 is poised to have one of its best years in recent
history. Work at Chrysler has begun with several hundred wireman working and with
the Mercy Hospital project and two Byron Station outages slated for 2017 it looks to
be a banner year.
We begin the New Year with several local and municipal elections coming with
primaries throughout the jurisdiction on February 28th and elections to be held April
4th. IBEW, Local 364 will be involved in several of these campaigns, so look forward
to information coming from the hall on our endorsed candidates lists, as well as
reminders to get out and vote.
As we prepare for a Trump Presidency there are many questions as to how this
President will work with labor. IBEW, Local 364 is committed to preserving our
standard of living and improving and enhancing our work opportunities for our
members and our future members. We will
continue to fight for what we have and protect
the future of the IBEW, that is why it is critical
we elect labor friendly candidates.
Happy New Year to all.
In Brotherhood,
Brad Williams
Press Secretary