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Upcoming Events

CANCELLED - Sound and Communications Unit Meeting
Aug 05, 2020

CANCELLED - General Union Meeting
Aug 13, 2020

CANCELLED - RENEW 595
Aug 14, 2020

CANCELLED - Local 595 Annual Picnic
Aug 15, 2020

CANCELLED - Women's Committee Meeting
Aug 21, 2020

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

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

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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

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.

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

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.