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New Political Newsletter from Interntional Office of the IBEW
The IBEW has many reasons for optimism as the country has elected on of the most pro-union presidents in history - one who seeks the counsel of the IBEW. President Biden has made one of his highest priorities the swift and capable distribution of the coronavirus vaccines, which will finally allow America to get back on its feet. Today, Congress is tipping - though just barely - toward working families and the issues Americans are so desperate to address.Below is a newsletter that details President Biden's efforts to assist working families and IBEW members. Specifically, in his first two weeks, he has nominated union member Marty Walsh as labor secretary; executed Day 1 executive orders to affirm that federal workers' rights should be respected; and at the IBEW'S suggestion, created and filled a position at the U.S. Department of Labor with an IBEW member.
A video message to IBEW from President Joe Biden
NFPA 70E Training Are You Qualified?
To be recognized by OSHA as a Qualified Electrical Worker
you must complete Electrical Safety Training (NEC Art.100)
NFPA 70E Training
This class is for electricians and all levels of management.
NECA members welcome.
- Electrical Safety Culture
- Justification for Energized Work
- Qualified Person Requirements
- Complying with OSHA and your Company’s Policies
- What are the Hazards?
- When and How to Establish and Electrically Safe Work Condition
- Who is Responsible?
- The “Energized Electrical Work Permit” a blueprint for safety
- Selection of Tools and PPE
- Shock and Flash Protection Boundaries Simplified
- Safer Electrical Systems
- Question and Answers
- OSHA and Company Policy
- NFPA 70, 70B & 70E
Saturdays February 27 March 6, 13 & 20
8:00 am – Noon (16 hours total)
Training takes place on Zoom – Free and Easy to use
Details and Registration form at:
Znecenter.org select “Continuing Education”
Instructor: Joe Buhowsky
Delivering 70E Training since 2007
IMPORTANT MEMBER INFORMATION REGARDING COVID AND CHANGES IN POLICY
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 (Click 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 AND SAN JOAQUIN/CALAVERAS COUNTIES DISPATCH PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE 12/7/2020 - CHANGES IN EFFECT DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
DISPATCH will be open ONLY IF THERE ARE JOB CALLS FOR THAT DAY.
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 Dublin Dispatch
6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, Ca. 94568
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
Morning Stockton Dispatch
1531 El Pinal, Stockton, Ca. 95205
Please join Zoom meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83980676628
Meeting ID: 839 8067 6628
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 839 8067 6628
New to Zoom? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: Download in your App Store or Google Play
~ 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.
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 or call 925-208-9996
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
NOW HIRING
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS
ALAMEDA COUNTY
(925) 556-0595 ext. 628 or 640
SAN JOAQUIN/CALAVERAS COUNTY
209-917-6141
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ONLINE DUES PAYMENT
THIS IS FOR MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT ON THE BOOKS OR ARE RETURNING FROM A SHORT CALL ONLY
Forms must be submitted between 8 AM and 5 PM to be placed on the books same day.
Updated Daily at 5pm
THIS IS FOR MEMBERS ALREADY ON THE BOOKS WHO ARE RE-SIGNING FROM THE 10TH THRU THE 16TH ONLY
Forms submitted before 7 AM on the 10th of each month will not be accepted
Click here for more information
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Fellow members of the IBEW 595 will be joining all other crafts of the Building Trades Council of Alameda County to revamp the San Antonio Park, Oakland.
