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Upcoming Events

CANCELLED - Sound and Communications Unit Meeting
Nov 04, 2020
6250 Village Parkway Dublin, CA. 94568

Veterans Day (East Holiday only)
Nov 11, 2020

General Union Meeting
Nov 12, 2020
Dublin Hall

CANCELLED - RENEW 595
Nov 13, 2020
IBEW Local 595 Union Hall 6250 Village Parkway Dublin, CA 94568

CANCELLED - Women's Committee Meeting
Nov 20, 2020
IBEW Local 595 Union Hall 6250 Village Parkway Dublin, CA 94568

Questions about Sound & Comm?

Email us

sound&comm@ibew595.org

TSJ Scholarship

Thomas J Sweeney Scholarship Information

Thomas J Sweeney Disabled Electricians Fund

To make a donation

make check out to:

IBEW Union Local 595

Please make notation or memo that the check is for a contribution to the Thomas J. Sweeney Disabled Electricians Fund

6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA. 94568

I.B.E.W. 595 & Friends Golf Club

2018 Day of Action

Sound & Communication Balloting Announcement

Visit the landing page here:

https://vote.electionrunner.com/election/rWhMN

Blood Drive

The Electrical Contractors Trust of Alameda County and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive for our members only on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 10am-4pm at 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.

Be assured donating is a safe process. People should not hesitate to give blood or platelets. A Covid Safe environment will be in place and masks must be worn at all times.

As an additional health service, the American Red Cross will test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service to our donors.

Please note: NO WALK UPS will be allowed. You must schedule your appointment online or with Deanna Murchison 510.867.0487. To schedule an appointment online: CLICK HERE and use Sponsor Code: electrical

Each pint of blood we collect can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community. We are very excited to partner with IBEW 595, NorCal Chapter NECA and the American Red Cross and we look forward to seeing you.

Electrical Contractors Trust of Alameda County

BLOOD DRIVE SPONSOR CODE: electrical

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Millions of voters have been dropped from voter rolls the past two years.

Have you checked to see that your voter registration is current or signed up to vote early (if applicable)?

Make sure you are registered to vote! California residents may visit the links below to check your voter registration status, register to vote, and/or apply for a vote-by-mail absentee ballot and avoid long lines and protect yourself and your family!

If you do not reside in California, you may CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND/OR CHECK YOUR STATUS

For Voter Recommendations for Your Area, Visit IBEWVotes.com:

State Exam Prep Class

Prepare to pass the

California Electricians

Certification Exam

Prepare to pass the

California Electricians Certification Exam

The current first-time pass rate is 40%

This class will help you:

Use the current hardware and software to your advantage

Get familiar with the material covered on the current exam

Build your speed in finding correct answers

Learn test taking tips and tricks

Practice for the exam

Get feedback from others that have taken the exam

Four Saturdays, September 12 thru October 3 (16 hours)

8:00 am – Noon on ZOOM (sign-up @ zoom.us)

ZOOM is an on-line training platform that’s free and easy to use.

To register for the class call the Alameda JATC 510 351-5282

Required text: 2017 NEC (paperback)

Available on-line new (Amazon ~ $40)

Instructor: Joe Buhowsky

Passed the exam in 2002, 2012, 2017 & 2020

All I.B.E.W. Members Welcome

IMPORTANT MEMBER INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19

March 16, 2020

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

The health and well-being of our members, staff, and their families are a top priority for us. Our Hall provides a full range of services to our members as well as many Travelers, and we come in contact with a large number of people every day. With the current situation surrounding COVID-19 and per CDC guidelines, we are taking the following actions. To help lessen the spread of COVID-19 the following changes have been made effective March 16, 2020 and will remain in effect until further notice:

~ ALL IN-OFFICE MEETINGS AND EVENTS (INCLUDING AFFILIATE MEETINGS/EVENTS) ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDER AND CDC GUIDELINES.

~ The Dublin Hall and the Stockton offices are CLOSED TO ALL IN-PERSON VISITS. Please call (925) 556-0595 or (209) 462-0751 for any business that cannot be conducted online.

~ OUT OF WORK SIGN-INS will be accepted through our online process through our website (C lick Here to sign the Out of Work List or to Return from Short Call)

~ PORTABILITY will be processed via email only

~ For clearances longer than 5 days email:

~ copy of current dues receipt,

~ most recent dispatch to the employer

~ job site information including address

~ email to: earlh@ibew595.org

~ For temporary clearances, you may call the hall at 925-556-0595

~ DUES - Local 595 is also strongly encouraging our members to pay dues online by visiting https://m.gotomyunion.com/?customerkey=9. You may also call the Hall at (925) 556-0595 or mail a check to 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568.

~ DISPATCH will be open ONLY IF THERE ARE JOB CALLS FOR THAT DAY.

ALAMEDA COUNTY DISPATCH PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE 3/24/2020 - CHANGES IN EFFECT DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

DISPATCH will be open ONLY IF THERE ARE JOB CALLS FOR THAT DAY.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR ALAMEDA COUNTY ONLY. San Joaquin/Calaveras counties will be using normal process at this time, but following CDC guidelines of social distancing, proper hand washing, use of hand sanitizer.

In our continued efforts to comply with the current CDC protocols for social distancing, Local 595 is implementing dispatch through conference call.

The call will be active beginning at 6:45 AM and will remain active until dispatch is complete.

YOU WILL NEED TO BE AT THE HALL TO TAKE A JOB CALL, however we ask that you remain in your car until you've taken a call.

If you plan on coming to Dispatch, please, out of respect for other peoples’ health and safety, wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer prior to conducting any business with 595 staff and practice good social distancing.

Morning Dispatch

Please join the Dispatch conference call from your laptop, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/314285453

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (312) 757-3121

Access Code: 314-285-453 (just the numbers, no dashes)

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/314285453

~ THE APPRENTICESHIP OFFICES (both Alameda & San Joaquin/Calaveras Counties) will be closed through April 8th

~ Merchandise purchases and non-essential business is suspended.

For additional information regarding Shelter-In-Place order, please click here.

We appreciate your help and understanding during this time and urge you to visit the CDC’s website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html for latest, and most accurate, information surrounding COVID-19 and what precautions you can take to help stop the spread.

Alameda County Health Department information: http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx

For questions about unemployment, please contact the California State unemployment office: https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/

For information regarding your benefits and/or vacation accounts, please call the Trust Office:

Inside Wiremen: 925-208-9996 or email the Trust (preferred method of contact at this time) at staff@ibew595benefits.org

Sound & Communication: 800-541-8059

CE/CW: 877-937-9602

~ ESSENTIAL WORKER LETTER:

Members needing an 'Essential Worker' letter to carry when traveling to and from work may call the Hall at 925-556-0595 to request one

For any other question or concerns, please call the Hall at (925) 556-0595.

COVID-19 'WAGE REPLACEMENT' LAWS UPDATE

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

Click buttons below for more information:

TRUST OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION

For information regarding your benefits and/or vacation accounts during the COVID pandemic, please contact the Trust Office:

Inside Wiremen: Email the Trust at staff@ibew595benefits.org

Sound & Communication: 800-541-8059

CE/CW: 877-937-9602

Online Dues Payments

CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR DUES ONLINE

Local 595 Member On-Line Payments

Local 595 Members now can pay their membership dues on-line using a credit card or debit card. In order to access your on-line account, you must first have a valid email account on file with the Union Hall Office. You can contact the office at 925-556-0595 if you need to have this information verified or if you have any questions regarding logging onto the system. The online payment link can be found on the right panel of our website or under Member Resources.

First-time on-line payment users: select the “Registration/Login Request” tab in the Register Window.

Return Users: select Sign-in

DMV Extends All Expiring Driver Licenses

Customers eligible to renew license online encouraged to do so.

Commercial licenses extended through June 30; drivers under 70 extended through May 31 Drivers can request an optional paper extension online.

Drivers 70 and older will automatically receive temporary paper extension valid for 120 days.

REVIT Beginner Course

Inside Wireman must be part of the constructability design process. Bringing qualified wireman from the field to the design seat takes training on a highly recognized software solution called Revit, by Autodesk. The Zero Net Energy Center is offering two beginner level courses on "Revit for Electricians". Please click on the link to better understand the unique training and value that is being offered directly from Certified Autodesk Instructor, Elise Moss.