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“Long Islanders Serving the Electrical Needs of Nassau and Suffolk Counties For Over 80 Years”
IT'S FINALLY OFFICIAL
Nassau Coliseum Ground Breaking
After years and years of haggling back and
forth among developers, politicians and the general
public, the first phase of the Nassau County Hub
redevelopment is finally underway. The official
“groundbreaking” ceremony took place on November
5, 2015 inside the old Coliseum near the existing
ticket office. All news media outlets were present,
including approximately some 150 guests and
dignitaries. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano
along with Building Trades President Dick O’Kane,
LIA President Kevin Law and Forest City Ratner CEO
Bruce Ratner were all in attendance and each spoke
of the need for the renovated Coliseum and newly
constructed Nassau Events Center to be the focal
point of the entire Hub’s development. This phase of
construction is valued at around 265 million dollars
and will be done under a PLA which was negotiated
between the Forest City Ratner Group and the Nassau/
Suffolk Building Trades during the summer months.
Additional phases of the project, which will start
in 2016 and 2017 include a Sloan-Kettering Hospital
facility, additional parking garages, office space, a
150,000 sq. ft. hotel, and a 200,000 sq. ft. sports expo/
retail facility. The groundbreaking was a long awaited
dream which was finally realized. At times it seemed
like it would never happen, but after much intense and
productive dialogue, a rational pragmatic approach
regarding the use of this vital land prevailed. This
project should add a nice boost to our 2016 and 2017
work outlook and provide our Brothers and Sisters
with additional work opportunities!
THE
CONDUIT
THE CONDUIT (Publication No. USPS 984-520)
is published bi-monthly as a service to its
members by Local Union 25, IBEW, P.O. Box
18033, Hauppauge, New York 11788. Third Class
Postage paid at Centereach, New York 11720.
Kevin M. Harvey, Editor
Thomas Lawless, Press Secretary
OFFICERS OF LOCAL UNION 25
Business Manager
Kevin M. Harvey
President
John Guadagno
Vice President
Sean Plant
Recording Secretary
Sean P. Meehan
Financial Secretary
James Malley
Treasurer
Paul Heinzel
Executive Board
Patrick T. Bonziglia
Ryan G. Casey
Bill Grant
Godfrey King
Tom Lawless
Thomas Skladel
Examining Board
Chris Callahan
Lacey Cox
A.J. Mc Ateer
Ed O'Brien
Michael Vitale
Business Representatives
and areas they cover:
Kevin Casey – Route 110 to William Floyd
Parkway, Brookhaven Lab, Testing and
Maintenance, Neon Sign and Maintenance.
Tim Mc Carthy – William Floyd Parkway to
Montauk, Residential and CW/CE, Organizer and
Renewable/Green Energy Rep.
Jack Majkut – Route 110 to City Line and
Specialty Agreements.
James Pena – Organizer
Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
James Wisdom – Organizer, Telecommunications,
Pump and Tank, Special Projects.
BUSINESS
MANAGER’S REPORT
BY KEVIN M. HARVEY
As the end of 2015 begins to close in on us, it gives
us time to look back and review our performance for the
year. As we began last January, the year held out much
hope. And in retrospect, I believe many positive things have been realized. All our major projects materialized – however slowly that may have
been. The delays that plagued us for previous years appeared to fall by
the wayside and we were finally able to put more Brothers and Sisters
back to work. And our work hours year over year reflect that. As I like to
do every year at this time, let me give a quick overview of the positive
achievements we made over the last year.
Much of the monies which previously held up significant projects finally got released from both the State and Federal governments. The Roosevelt Field Mall continued its expansion with just about full completion
slated for year's end. Bay Park’s huge E-3 project finally took hold with
2016 promising more work at the facility. We continued to aggressively
pursue and add to our growing solar resume. With fewer new generating
facilities being built and with solar renewable being pushed to the forefront, we, along with our NECA partners, stepped up to the plate in an industry wide effort to secure more and more of this type of work. In doing
so we established strong business relationships with Borrego, Sunpower,
SunEdison, Invenergy and other solar developers. Because of this major
effort, we would like to believe that we are now the industry’s leading
partners when it comes to solar work here on Long Island.
In the fall of 2015, we were finally able to finish negotiations on Nassau Events Center (aka Coliseum) PLA for expansion and renovation of
the old sports complex. Valued at roughly 265 million dollars that project
has just started and should be a very important project for us in 2016. But
more importantly, work associated with projects surrounding the NEC are
in the pipeline and ready to start within the year. 2015 also saw us more
aggressively working with our NECA partners in our joint effort to secure
work in once lost markets. Wins included our first hotel in years – the
Hilton Garden Inn in Port Washington. We’ve also secured the new Avalon
Bay project in Great Neck and the Woodmere Rehabilitation Facility in
Woodmere. All of these projects were bid in 2015, but work will not commence until sometime in 2016. Also in 2015 our foray into the mixed-use
development arena continued with additional phases on Bartone Plaza
and the Ritz Carleton in North Hills.
However, with all of that said, I think two of our big accomplishments
were of the in-house variety. First, back in April we rolled out our new
referral system after nearly seven months of meetings during which ideas
were exchanged on how to make the system more effective and efficient.
After some bumps in the road and some ups and downs, the new system
seems to be working very well and has been met with great approval from
the membership. Secondly, and probably most importantly, has been the
initiation of regular almost monthly meetings with our industry partners
– Long Island NECA. I give the leaders of both organizations kudos in their
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LOCAL UNION 25
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efforts to solidify a more meaningful and productive working relationship.
It started back in August with a first (in a long while) partnering seminar,
which was moderated by Labor/Management guru Richard Barnes. Since
that three day seminar we have met monthly to discuss a host of industry concerns. We currently have meetings scheduled for December with a
quarterly review meeting with Richard Barnes scheduled for mid-January
and we plan to continue these meetings well into next year. The meetings
take us away from the negotiating table and allow us to more openly discuss industry issues that are important to both sides. So in retrospect,
2015 proved to be a very productive year – especially on many fronts. We
look forward to continued success in 2016, but as always, the battles will
not be easy. It will take all of our efforts to be successful and we will be
counting on your continued support. Without the membership’s unwavering participation, none of our goals could ever be achieved.
And finally, since this will be the last Conduit article for the
year, my staff, the entire Business Office and I would like to wish
each and every member and their families a very Merry Christmas,
Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, and Best Wishes for a healthy
and prosperous New Year. We hope to see you at the Local’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 12th.
Brothers and Sisters, that concludes my report for this month. Remember to Work Safe, Work Smart and Shut Down Those Energized Circuits. And remember “In Unity there is Strength”.
Regular Meeting
7:00 PM
2nd Tuesday each month
Executive Board Meeting
7:00 PM
1st & 3rd Thursday each month
UNIT MEETINGS
Maintenance
5:00 PM
4th Thursday each month
Neon Sign
5:00 PM
3rd Tuesday every month
CW/CE
5:00 PM
2nd Thursday every month
Residential
5:30 PM
2nd Thursday every month
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Telecommunications
5:30 PM
1st Thursday each month
BY JOHN GUADAGNO
As 2015 comes to an end, I would like to thank all of the committees
for doing such a great job during the year. We have started two new committee’s this year - the RENEW Committee and the Hockey Committee. If
anyone is interested in getting involved in these committees, please call
the President’s Office.
As of my last report, we have successfully extended the Reckson lease
for five years (2015-2020) with moderate raises yearly. Thanks to Business
Manager Kevin Harvey and Financial Secretary Jim Malley for their help.
I will start negotiating the Roofer’s Local #154 contract extension at the
start of the New Year.
Lastly, thank you to all that helped with this year’s Angela’s House
and Local 25’s Holiday Party. On behalf of the President’s Office, may you
all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and a safe
New Year.
Testing & Maintenance
5:30 PM
4th Wednesday every other month
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Please Notify the Employment Office or
Business Office of Any Change in Your
Address or Telephone Number or to
Add Your E-mail Address.
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Apprentice Awareness
Committee
4:00 PM
Last Friday each month
E.W.M.C.
5:00 PM
Last Thursday each month
Foreman Committee
5:00 PM
3rd Thursday each month
Retirees Club
12 Noon
1st Thursday each month
V.U.F. Committee
4:30 PM
1st Wednesday each month
C.O.P.E.
(Committee On Political Education)
Jim Dell’Amore, Sean Meehan, Tom Lawless,
Kyle Hedling, Brian Sukhoo, Robert Schilling,
Allen Murphy, Godfrey King, Preston Fisher,
Trevor Fisher, Stephen Chilton and Jim Mayott.
Brothers and Sisters,
Thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters who
made this year’s political season such a great success. We had record member involvement with the
direction and support of our main office and our
COPE Township Leaders. We had a few C.O.P.E.
Township Leaders that took the bull by the horns
and I’m very thankful that they did. We had Jason
Ugenti who had great support from Jimmy Feldmann, Dave Pena, Robert Schilling, Jimmy Dell’Amore,
James Malley, Sean Plant, Tommy Lawless, Tommy
Skladel and Dan Flood for the Bill Lindsay/Steve
Bellone campaign. In Nassau County we had Pete
and Pat Bonziglia who also had great support, Denis Cronin, James Andrew, Meg DeRidder and Frank
Schneider helping Town of Hempstead Supervisor
Anthony Santino. Josh Margolis and Derrick Dancy
were helping Council Member City of Long Beach
Anthony Eramo. All of the politicians we directly
helped won. Here are the pictures from this year’s
events the C.O.P.E. leaders and members who
helped out.
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10-31-15 Walk (County Executive Steve Bellone,
Bill Lindsay) Mike Monteleone, Tommy Skladel,
Pat Bonziglia, Meg DeRidder, Jimmy Feldmann,
Denis Cronin, John Guadagno, James Malley,
Jason Ugenti, Josh Margolis, Dan Flood and
Kyle Hedling.
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11-2-15 Phone bank (County Legislator for the
8th District Bill Lindsay III) Mike Monteleone,
Jim Dell’Amore, Derrick Dancy, Josh Margolis,
Robert Schilling, Jason Ugenti and Jimmy
Feldmann.
We will continue to make a difference in the
strength of our union and the future of our families.
If you would like to be kept in the loop, all it takes is
for you to send me an email to local25cope@yahoo.
com and tell me what town you live in. I hope you
all have a great Holiday season.
10-24-15 Walk (Town of Hempstead Supervisor
Anthony Santino) Pete Bonziglia, Pat Bonziglia,
James Andrews, Jack Majkut, Denis Cronin,
Josh Margolis, Ricki Diaz, Jamie Dempsey
and Frank Schneider.
Your Brother in Solidarity
Michael P. Monteleone
C.O.P.E. Committee Chairman
Email [email protected]
Cell phone 1-516-508-0462
10-24-15 Walk (Bill Lindsay) Mike Monteleone,
Dennis Azzopardi, Mike Cavanagh, Sean
Plant, Jason Helfer, June Marcel, Jared Crist,
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RETIREES COMMITTEE
The November meeting was a busy meeting for us.
The Big Turkey Raffle Winner was Peg Martinsen. Alex
Strauss won a blanket, and Fred and Lucille Troll won a
fabulous cake from Giuseppe’s, which they kindly gave
to me.
Our Kitchen Chairlady, Maureen Strauss, decorated
our meeting hall with turkey tablecloths, turkey napkins
and a basket full of Halloween candy for our enjoyment.
Our Christmas Party was held on December 10,
2015 in the “CARNEGIE SUITE “in the Water Mill Restaurant in Smithtown.
Carole Harvey is taking reservations for our
New Year’s Party on January 7, 2016, to be held at Local
25 Union Hall. More information to come in December
meeting. Anyone wishing to get involved, please contact President Bill Harvey.
President Bill Harvey held election of officers for
next year. All officers remained the same.
MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE MERRY
AND YOUR HOLIDAYS BE HAPPY!
LOCAL UNION 25
IBEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Local Union 25 IBEW Scholarship will
be awarded to a student who has graduated
from the 2016 high school class. The Scholarship
Requirements are as follows:
1. Must be a child of an active member of LU 25
IBEW in good standing.
2. Acceptance of the study by a FOUR-YEAR recognized college or university.
3. No competitive exam will be required, as the
scholarship will be drawn from all qualified students who apply.
4. Funding will be in the amount of $200 per year
for tuition payable to the school for four years.
5. If the student leaves school, that scholarship will
be made available to another qualified student.
Any member who has a child who may qualify
should return an application for the drawing at
the July 14, 2016 Regular Union Meeting.
Please fill out and return the form below
to the Business Manager’s Office before
July 6, 2016.
SCHOLARSHIP FORM
AND THAT’S THE WAY IT WAS.
Respectfully submitted
Eleanor Segall
Member’s Name
________________________________________________
Card No
________________________________________________ .
Address ________________________________________
The President's Office
wishes to extend to all
members & their families,
a Merry Christmas,
Happy Hanukkah
and a safe and
prosperous New Year.
________________________________________________
Phone #
________________________________________________
Applicant’s Name
________________________________________________
Applicant’s SS#
________________________________________________
School Graduated from
________________________________________________
Date Graduated
________________________________________________
College accepted to
________________________________________________
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NEC CODE CORNER
for environmental air (plenums). This requirement
will call for nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support
cables in these locations to be listed as having lowsmoke and heat-release properties and characteristics. Even though the wiring methods mentioned in
this section were required to be specifically listed
for use within an air handling space, the nonmetallic cable ties and nonmetallic cable accessories used
to secure and support cables in these plenums did
not have to be listed for use within an air-handling
space. The 2014 NEC requires nonmetallic cable ties
and nonmetallic cable accessories used in Other
Spaces Used for Environmental Air to be listed as
having low smoke and heat release properties.
CODE KNOWLEDGE = CODE CONFIDENCE
Tom Dunne
This month we will examine the new code language
300.22(C)(1) Wiring Methods. This new sentence at
the end of the second level subdivision requires that
nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable
accessories used to secure and support cables shall
be listed as having low smoke and heat release properties. The National Electrical Code has specific language concerning this type of installation. Remember
to consult the code book for additional information.
The outline and Language of the code is included below. Practice using the Codeology Method to answer
all your code challenges.
CHAPTER, ARTICLE, PART and SECTION!
2014 National Electrical Code
Chapter
Article
3 Wiring Methods and Materials
300 General Requirements for
Wiring Methods and Materials
Part
I General Requirements
Section
300.22 Wiring in …Other Spaces for
Environmental Air (Plenums).
(C) Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air (Plenums).
(1) Wiring Methods. Nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and
support cables shall be listed as having low smoke
and heat release properties.
MONTHLY CODE CHALLENGE
Find the correct Chapter, Article, Part and Section
and win a prize!
Use the 2014 National Electrical Code Book.
Where a single conductor carrying alternating current passes through metal with magnetic properties, the inductive effect shall be minimized by (1)
_____________________ in the metal between the individual holes through which the individual conductors pass or (2) passing all the conductors in the circuit through an insulating wall sufficiently large for
all of the conductors of the circuit.
Send in your answer with the correct Chapter,
the correct Article, the correct Part and the correct
Section, including the correct 1st, 2nd and 3rd level
subdivision to: [email protected] and win a prize.
So what does this mean?
A new sentence was added at the end of 300.22(C)
(1) for wiring methods installed in other spaces used
APPRENTICE AWARENESS COMMITTEE
The Apprentice Awareness Committee stands for Brother and Sisterhood within our Local Union.
Our Committee membership actively participates in numerous union and community outreach functions. The Apprentice Awareness Committee welcomes those Apprentices new to our Local Union and encourages all Apprentices,
regardless of rank, to come on down and learn more!
The Apprentice Awareness Committee meets on the Tuesday prior to our General Meeting. Join in with this proud
Committee and get involved with your Local Union. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming Ski Trip and more!
Don’t forget to check us out each and every General Meeting for updates, raffles and apparel!
D Edlin
Media Secretary
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NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
JAMES P. MALLEY
As a result of an amendment to the IBEW Constitution at The 38th International
Convention held September 2011, the per-capita dues were increased for January 2016.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AMOUNTS & RENEW EARLY
Unit Work Cards are due by December 31, 2015
“A” MEMBER MAINTENANCE ..........................................
$ 116.50
“A” MEMBER CW/CE
.............................................
$ 116.50
“A” MEMBER PUMP & TANK ............................................
$ 116.50
“A” MEMBER TECHNICIANS.............................................
$ 116.50
“A” MEMBER NEON SIGN
.............................................
$ 116.50
ALL “BA” MEMBERS
.............................................
$ 60.00
PAYMENT METHODS
1. By Mail (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope)
2. Online, visit www.ibew25.org (under “Secure Member Log-In”)
3. Visit the Financial Office
* * * * * Notice to Active & Retired Members * * * * *
Every member of Local 25 is entitled to a death benefit provided by the International Pension Plan. Most members also participate in our Group Life Insurance
with the Union Labor Life Insurance Company.
When you were initiated, you selected a beneficiary to receive each of these benefits. Please review your beneficiary designations. The beneficiary that you designated when you were sworn in may not be appropriate today. If you wish to change
the beneficiary or either or both benefits, please contact the Financial Office.
Financial Secretary, James P. Malley and His Staff
Wish to Extend Their Best Wishes to All Members
and Their Families for a Very Happy Holiday Season
and a Healthy & Prosperous New Year!!
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EWMC (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus)
youth building caucuses to address social, economic
and political issues impacting our union and society
as a whole.
We extend an invitation to EVERY Brother and
Sister in Local 25 – ALL divisions and ALL classifications – to join us for our monthly meeting at 5 PM on
the last Thursday of every month. Everyone in good
standing as a member of IBEW Local 25 is welcome to
become a member of the EWMC.
We are an inclusive organization. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin,
gender orientation, religion or political belief.
We want to wish all of our Brothers and Sisters
a blessed holiday season. May the New Year find us
all with good health, good fortune and abundant
happiness!
On November 21, 2015, members of the EWMC NY
Region Chapter Local 25 participated in the EWMC
National Day of Service. EWMC Chapters across the
United States and Canada donated our time and service to the most deserving among us, our veterans.
Our project was at The Veteran’s Place in
Yaphank, a division of the Suffolk County United Veterans. This organization provides housing, counseling, and related services to our veterans and their
families. We provided and installed outdoor security
lighting, lighting to auxiliary storage trailers and added additional circuits to the main office at this facility. We will continue to partner with this wonderful
organization in the future. It is the least we can do to
those who have sacrificed so much.
On January 14-17, 2016 the 26th Annual National
EWMC Leadership Conference will be held in New
York City. Partnering with Local 3, the NY Region
Chapter Local 25 is proud to be co-hosting this event.
Delegates from across the United States and Canada
will participate in interactive skill building workshops, plenary power discussions, and industry and
IN SOLIDARITY THERE IS STRENGTH!
Darlene Ross Brandoff
President, EWMC NY Region Chapter
Happy Holidays!
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SALUTE TO A MEMBER
ROBERT J. HOROSZEWSKI
Brothers and Sisters, for those of you who have
taken the time to read any article about the IBEW
Local 25 Pipes and Drums in The Conduit, you would
know that along with our yearly report on parades
and various other functions, it is chock full of
silliness and nonsense. This is done to break up the
seriousness of union business and to hopefully get a
laugh out of the membership. Normally I relish each
opportunity to get in front of my computer and type
up an article for the bagpipe band. This is one letter
that I was hoping to never have to
write.
It is with a heavy heart that
I report the passing of Brother
Robert J. Horoszewski. IBEW Local
25 member in good standing for
over 40 years and beloved Drum
Major for the IBEW Local 25 Pipes
and Drums.
Anyone who has seen the
Local 25 Bagpipe Band marching
throughout a brisk St. Patrick’s Day
season or in the sweltering days of
summer during the 1980s, 1990s,
or early 2000s saw, without fail,
Bob Horoszewski leading the band
proudly. Bob’s height, unmatched
presence, and remarkable stride
made him stand out above all
others in the bagpipe community,
not just on Long Island, but the
entire eastern coast of America.
His loud, naturally bass toned voice could be heard
clear above the sound of bagpipers and drummers
warming up. Whilst milling about prior to any
parade, if Horoszewski called “pipes and drums
ATTENTION!” you could bet that within a minute the
entire band would be in a circle around him awaiting
his direction. Band founder Ed McGilly pointed out
that, “Bob’s presence was so large that you could see
the respect his position demanded”.
There are a small handful of bagpipers in the
IBEW Local 25 Pipes and Drums that have played in
other bands. Whether it is for travel convenience,
competition, or just to get more practice and
playing time, every one of us has said the same
thing. Not a single Drum Major could hold a candle
to Bob Horoszewski. We were spoiled from having
marched behind someone who so effortlessly and
confidently could just lead the band. Bob once told
me “confidence is the key.”
I remember one St Patrick’s Day in particular,
our band got almost a full minute of TV time on
NBC. They were just coming out of a commercial (a
Guinness beer ad…very fitting), and they caught Bob
in all of his glory, marching perfectly, pumping his
mace to the beat of the music, sporran swaying from
left to right as he seemed to glide
up 5th Ave in New York City. I sat on
my couch rewinding the tape and
watching it over and over saying
“My God… That is amazing.”
We were all shocked to hear
about Bob’s passing. I personally
went numb… I found out during
a lunch break and just sat in my
car quietly, remembering all of the
great times and the fun and fond
memories that I have of him. Bob
Horoszewski was/is an inspiration
to us all. Those of us that knew
him will greatly miss him. For
those of you who never knew him;
ask around. You are guaranteed to
bump into someone that worked
with him and will find that this
tribute to Bob only scratches
the surface of the type of man he
was. One thing is for sure; the
IBEW Local 25 Pipes and Drums would not be here,
over 30 years since its inception, if it were not for
Bob Horoszewski.
But most of all remember
each day… Right from the start
I will be forever near
For I live within your heart.
Robert John Horoszewski (9/30/44 – 10/8/15)
~ The Members of the IBEW Local 25
Pipes and Drums
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J.A.T.C.
Wow…It's hard to believe that December
is here already. That being said, I would like to
wish each and every member and their family
a happy belated Thanksgiving! The 2015 calendar year was a very busy year for the JATC. I
would like to thank the membership once again
for attending JATC skill improvement classes.
I would also like to thank the JATC office staff
and its Instructors for all of their dedication
and hard work, as I know that the amount of
training the JATC did, and continues to do,
could not be possible without their support.
The jobsite has exposure to the apprentice
for a minimum of 8,200 hours of on-the-job
training over the course of his/her apprenticeship. In terms of percentages, that means
that the overall development of an apprentice
to become a competent IBEW Journeyman is
achieved by approximately 15% exposure from
classroom related instruction and 85% exposure from on-the-job training. This large difference in percentages only reinforces the fact
that the interaction between the apprentice
and journeyman on-the-job is a crucial component to the overall success of the apprentice.
By definition: Apprenticeship is a discipline that combines on-the-job training with
classroom
related
instruction to properly
prepare an individual for the
career of his/her
choice. Keeping
this in mind, no
member of Local 25 can argue
the fact that “The future of our Industry
truly rests in the hands of our apprentices.”
Please remember that as a Journeyman, it
is your responsibility to COACH,
MENTOR
and
DISCIPLINE
the apprentice
ON-THE - JOB…
resulting in the
development of
a proud, competent IBEW Journeyman.
On behalf of the JATC Trustees I would like
to wish everyone a very Blessed Holiday Season as well as a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous
New Year!
I feel that it is extremely important for me to
convey to our current Journeymen how critical it is that they grasp and appreciate the vital
training role they play in the development of
the apprentice on-the-job. The JATC provides
the required classroom related instruction
(School) at 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge,
NY...and in some subject areas, can also provide exposure to jobsite work processes that
the apprentice might see on a job; but, please
don’t forget what on-the-job training means. It
means just that…ON-THE-JOB. The JATC has
exposure to the apprentice for a minimum of
1000 hours of classroom related instruction
over the course of his/her apprenticeship.
Until my next article, please remember:
IT’S NEVER TOO INCONVENIENT TO
SAVE A LIFE - SHUT IT OFF!
Respectfully Yours,
Christopher E. Kelly
Training Director
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TEACHING ON-THE-JOB SKILLS
J.A.T.C.
TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY
On Saturday, June 20, 2015, the JATC held a GraduaTHE JOSEPH C. GRAMER, SR.
tion
Ceremony
for
both
“A”
Construction
&
TelecommuniMEMORIAL AWARD
STEP 1 – PREPARE THE APPRENTICE
cations. Present at the ceremony were: Business ManagPRESENTED TO:
Put the apprentice at ease. Let them know how important
they are and that you are
er-Mr. Kevin Harvey; President-Mr. John Guadagno; JATC
CHRISTOPHER A. DI STEFANO
sincerely concerned
them.
sure they understand that they are… Our Future!
Chairman/Treasurer-Mr.
A.J.about
McAteer;
JATCBe
Secretary/
State
the
job
task
and
determine
what
the apprentice already
knows.
Get the apprentice
Treasurer-Mr. Michael Bender; JATC Trustee-Mr. Robert
2015
OUTSTANDING
Kohlmeyer;
JATC
Trustee-Ms.Position
Kristine DeNapoli
& Long to properly observe
APPRENTICE
interested
in learning.
the apprentice
yourGRADUATE
performance of
Island
NECA
Executive
Director-Mr.
Pete
Mastrorocco,
PRESENTED
TO:
the job task.
along with many other distinguished guests. As I did
JOSEPH K. SOVIERO
that
night,
like to
congratulate
all of the graduates
&
STEP
2 –I would
PRESENT
THE
JOB TASK
once again for a job well done!
RYAN
G.
Tell, show and illustrate – ONE IMPORTANT STEP AT A TIME – Stress each TEAGUE
key point. Instruct
clearly,
completely
and patiently;
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2015
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RYAN
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JOSEPH
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JORGE
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LOCAL UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W. AWARD
(2010-2015)
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STEP 4 – FOLLOW-UP
JOHN J. MALONE
CHRISTOPHER
A.they
DI STEFANO
Allow the apprentice to perform the task on their own, designate what
should
&
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questions
and
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work
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frequently.
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as each
task
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mastered
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those members
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LOCAL
UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W. AWARD
REMEMBER…
es and now find themselves needing them immediately,
the JATC can provide the means by which you can obtain
OSHA-10 and NFPA-70E online…via the internet. Call the
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hasn’t
learned on-the-job…JATC office for more information.
DANIEL
J. CIANO
& hasn’t taught on-the-job!”
Until my next article please remember:
then the journeyman
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Local 25 Golf Committee, 2015
The Local 25 golf season has come to an end with the August 26, 2015 Tournament. Here are the results:
1st Low Gross
2nd “
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3rd “ “
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1st Low Gross
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Closest To The Pin
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VUF- Closest To The Pin
Hole 17
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Women’s Low Gross
Women’s Low Net
Jim Egan
Bob Estler
Tony Romano
Joe Oswald
John Furno
Mike Zeffer
B J Bjornson
Eric Newbech
Wayne Buess
Score 79
Score 84
Score 86
Score 89
Score 90
Score 70
Score 73
Score 74
Score 74
Jerry Sanders
Wayne Hubschmidt
Score 93
Score 94
Jim Starke
Steve Andrewzski
Howie Kramer
Mike O’ Grady
Marie Egan
Marie Egan
Score 74
Score 75
Hole #6
Hole #8
Hole #14
Hole #15
Wayne Buess
Marie Egan
Marie Egan
Carolyn Stahl
1st place
2nd place
Score 95
Score 73
This was the last tournament that I am the Chairman. Twenty years have gone by and it’s time to step
down. There have been many people that have made my job much easier over the years. First, there was
John Stonitsch, who was the Chairman before me; Erika Sessions from the Business Office for printing
our articles in the Conduit; Margaret Rivers for contacting our sponsors for donations for prizes; my wife,
Carol Jankowski, for helping me coordinate all that goes into running each outing; and Tony and Jimbo for
setting up the hall for us with tables and chairs. Thank you to my three grill masters, Sal Garcia, Paul Kuster
and Carlos Dominguez and most important of all, my committeemen, Roy Starke, B J Bjornson, Mike Zeffer,
Tony Romano, Sal Cipolla, Vinnie Feravante, Jim Starke, Kevin Starke, and Don Chappell. Thank you all for
your time and help in running these tournaments.
Finally, we collect money at every golf outing for the VUF and thanks to all who contributed. The golf
committee has donated $500 for the VUF this year.
That’s all from me; hope to see everyone next year and thanks for the memories.
Bill Jankowski
Golf Chairman
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Important
Phone Numbers
Did You Know ? ? ? ?
The following telephone numbers
and websites are listed for the
convenience of all covered members:
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August has the highest percentage of births.
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Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.
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8% of people have an extra rib.
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Birds need gravity to swallow.
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Tennessee is bordered by 8 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia more than any other in the US.
ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY BOARD
Benefit Fund Office, 631-434-3344
Fax 631-434-3397
E-mail: POSTMASTER@EIBof LI.com
Web Site: EIBofLI.com
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Australia was originally called New Holland.
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Your tongue is the fastest healing part of your body.
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The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific.
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Your brain uses 25% of all the oxygen you breathe.
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When baby polar bear cubs are born, they cannot see or hear for
their first month.
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Lions can’t roar until the age of 2.
LOCAL 25 IBEW
631-273-4567 Fax 631-273-4773
www.IBEW25.org
IBEW Local 25
HEALTH & BENEFIT FUND
MAGNACARE
Customer Service
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Toll free 1-877-624-6224
Preferred Provider
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Toll Free 1-877-624-6224
www.magnacare.com
Hospital Precertification/2nd Opinion
Toll Free
1-877-335-4725
Dental:
DDS Preferred Provider 516-794-7700
www.ddsinc.net
Davis Vision
For information: 1-800-999-5431
www.davisvision.com
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EPIC Hearing Service Plan:
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Express Scripts:
For Information: 1-800-251-7689
www.medco.com
National EAP
Employee Assistance Providers
1-800-624-2593
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I.B.E.W. LOCAL 25 PENSION FUND:
The Prudential Insurance Co:
Pension Checks:
Missing/Change of Address, Call:
Toll Free, 1-800-421-1056
www.prudential.com
NEBF Pension: 1-301-556-4300
NEBF Education & Information
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V.U.F. COMMITTEE
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, the holidays are now upon us. Your donations help those families who
find themselves in hard economic times. If you could find it in yourself to give and, if you can give a little after
this season, it’ll help those families this holiday season. I know that we all do what we can, but it would really
mean a lot to those families if you could.
I’d like to take a moment to thank the Brothers and Sisters of Elecnor/Hawkeye for their continued kindness
to the families of Local 25 and the VUF. Thanks!
Again, come down to our general meeting's not only for the good words and advice, but also for our sweet
VUF merchandise! I hope to see you soon and if you need to reach me, you can call me at 1-631-428-7204 or
email me at [email protected] for any concerns.
Yours in Brotherhood,
Sean T. Plant, Chairman of the VUF
RETIREES
Our most sincere congratulations to the following Brothers &
Sisters who will or have retired:
We all wish them the very best!
May they enjoy a future filled with
happy times and good health.
IBEW LOCAL 25
PENSION FUND
Daniel F. Carley
Anthony J. Seda
Kenneth DeKline
Timothy Cerniglia
Robert E. Foy
William Kroger
Philip E. Kane
Patrick Mc Cavanagh
Paul F. Zimmermann
William Dziadowicz
IBEW INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE PENSION
Sherman N. Kearns
Paul F. Zimmermann
Laurence B. Buttacy
Robert E. Foy
Kenneth T. Hawkins
Giulio P. Malazzi
V.U.F. Donations
September 9, 2015 to November 18, 2015
Adams, William D.
Ainsworth, Roger L.
Allgeier, Arthur R.
Ambrosio, Jr., Frank
Andrews, James R.
Angioi, Joseph M.
Barry, William
Baumann, Sr., Walter C.
Beneke, Frederick E.
Bonziglia, Patrick T.
Brosnan, Timothy W.
Carter, Ronald J.
Casey, Kevin B.
Cavanagh, Michael D.
Corrigan, Francis X.
Coyne, Dennis M,
Crockett, Douglas W.
Cruse, Robert L.
Curtin, Jr,. Neil J.
Czaikowski, William W.
Derenthall, Philip D.
Doescher, Allan
Doherty, John P.
Dunn, Jr,. John J.
Dunne, Thomas E.
Edlin, D G.
Eickholz, Herbert J.
Ericson, Richard
Faryna, Gary J.
Foote, Charles J.
PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED ENVELOPE TO
MAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE
VUF COMMITTEE TO HELP THE MEMBERS
WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED
Grant, William,P,
Grundborg, Roland R.
Guadagno, John G.
Hanly, Richard B.
Harvey, Kevin M.
Hedlund, Rudolph H.
Heidrich, Frederick L.
Henke, Andrew J.
Henning, Charles H.
Holschuh, Paul
Jackson, Norman E.
Jackson, Quentin B.
Jennings, Lewis
Jones, Sergio R.
Kearney, Brian R.
Kelly, Christopher E.
Klees, Frederick J.
Koch, George
Lopiccolo, Frank
Lutz, Jr., Fredrick
Majkut, John
Malley, James P.
Martin, George
Massetti, Tony C.
Maurer, John H.
Mc Carthy, Timothy S.
Meskill, David J.
Meyer, Jerry P.
Mineo, Charles
Murphy, Michael C.
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O'Brien, Edward W.
Pagliaro, Joseph
Parker, Gary A.
Parker, Theodore I.
Payne, James V.
Pena, James F.
Plant, Sean T.
Price, John J.
Psillos, George M.
Ritzmann, Edward S.
Roberts, William C.
Rotolo, Carl P.
Rozmus, Theodore T.
Sander, Gerald J.
Sarvis, Christopher A.
Schilling, Robert W.
Scott, Joseph
Skladel, Thomas A.
Sweeney, Michael J.
Tartaglia, Thomas L.
Tekverk, Paul E.
Tuohy, Kenneth M.
Vacchio, Anthony C.
Viera, Robert
Walker, Sr., David C.
Walsh, Martin P.
Wass, Robert R.
Winters, Jack
Wisdom, James E.
Wish, Lee C.
DO THE
RIGHT
THING
RENEW
Committee
changed our communities for the better. In
our steadfast persistence in the fight against
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly
known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, our Local 25
has been credited with helping raise $467,000
this year alone for the hometown organization,
Ride For Life. For all those who volunteered,
give yourselves a pat on the back,
for you helped move a few steps
closer to finding a cure for
this aggressive neurological
disease; one that claims a life
every 90 minutes.
Remember that RENEW
meets the third Thursday of
each and every month, unless
otherwise noted. Come on down and be a part
of the fabric of your Local Union. Get involved
and make a difference! Be sure to check us out
on Facebook at Local 25 IBEW RENEW!
This past month, RENEW’s Mentoring
Program kicked into high gear. Our program,
built upon a strong foundation of similar
programs across the I.B.E.W., is intended to
educate and activate those coming into our
Local Union. A collective group of our Local’s
finest comprise the first wave of mentors. Each
mentor will teach their paired mentee
about the importance of maintaining
an active involvement within our
Local and our communities,
as well as be present to
accompany the mentee to
functions, meetings, and rallies.
With the intention of leading by
example, RENEW is certain that
we will Reach out and Engage the next generation
of Electrical Workers, just as our name implies.
Our team, though, is not complete until YOU step
up and come on down to get involved. RENEW is
perpetually seeking leaders within our Local to
make a difference.
Furthermore, the dedication and activism
exhibited by our Local’s members have
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President
In Memoriam
In Sympathy
Retired Brother Paul Baeyens D229157
Passed away October 17, 2015
The officers and members of Local Union No. 25,
IBEW extend their deepest sympathy to the
following members and their families on the
sorrowful loss of their loved ones:
Retired Brother Michael A. Wian D259426
Passed away October 26, 2015
Retired Brother Gregory Parks D259150
Passed away November, 6, 2015
Retired Brother Robert W. Dunleavy D100531
Passed away November 13, 2015
Retired Brother Joseph Mikulas D229130
Passed away November 25, 2015
Retired Brother Robert Moller, Jr. D229330
Passed away December 1, 2015
Deceased Brother Warren H. Pursley
Wife
Deceased Brother Leo C. Buonasera
Wife
Deceased Brother John Horoszewski
Wife
Deceased Brother Robert Horoszewski
Mother
Brother Barry Pastor
Father
Retired Brother Richard Dunleavy
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ATTENTION
CONTRACT ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 5:00pm – 8:00pm FINAL MEETING
■ The Business Office in conjunction with your Negotiating Team and Wage and
Policy Committee, will be holding a series of Contract Roundtable Meetings.
We will be discussing the “A” Construction contract, which is scheduled to
expire on April 29, 2016.
■ Attendance for the meetings are divided up by alphabet. You should receive a
letter in the mail shortly with additional information.
■ Food and beverages will be served at each meeting.
Hope to see you there – after all, it is your contract.
If you have additional questions please call the
Business Office at (631)273-4567.
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