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LOCAL 373 RECOGNIZED FOR A JOB WELL DONE! At the February 2nd regular membership meeting of Local 373, Vice President and Regional Manager Dennis Martire, along with President and Business Manager of the Laborers' District Council of Western Pennsylvania Phillip Ameris, spoke to the membership and presented the Local with an award for dedication and efforts in mobilization of voters for candidates who support working families for 2009.
DECEMBER MEETING BRINGS HOLIDAY THANKS At the December 1st, 2009 regular membership meeting, all those in attendance were treated to a special holiday luncheon provide by the Executive Board. A good time was had by all.
On September 3, 2009, twelve-year member Nicholas Revetta was tragically killed in an explosion at the Clairton Works. Brother Revetta left behind his wife, Maureen, and two small children ages 3 and 1. Nick was only 32 years old, and was taken too soon. At the October 8th meeting of the Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania, Nick's wife Maureen, his brother Pat and his wife Cathy, along with Nick's children, were presented with a gift from the Council for their untimely loss. They all have our heart-felt sympathy.
LOCAL UNION ELECTION HELD On Thursday May 21, 2009, the Local 373 election of officers was held at the IBEW Local 5 union hall from 7am until 8pm. The winners of the election were: BUSINESS MANAGER: William Brooks PRESIDENT: Rich Irlbacher VICE PRESIDENT: John Jackson III RECORDING SECRETARY: Mike Murphy SECRETARY/TREASURER: James Mull SERGEANT AT ARMS: Jason Markovich EXECUTIVE BOARD: Dean Sedlar, Matt McHugh AUDITORS: Al Sinopoli, Ed Dolby, Dale Moon Jr. Thanks to all who came out to cast their vote!
ED GONDEK RETIRES Longtime member and Business Agent Ed Gondek made it official, retiring effective March 31, 2009. Best wishes are extended to he and his family.
JAMES MULL RETIRES After serving many years as a business agent and Secretary/Treasurer of our Local, James Mull retired on July 31, 2009. Best wishes are extended to he and his family. Matt McHugh was appointed to serve as the new Secretary/Treasurer, starting August 1, 2009. Congratulations to Matt!
LOCAL 373 CONTACT INFORMATION As all of you know already, Laborers Local 373 has moved into a new building of their own. The building is located in Monroeville, PA. All phone numbers have been changed as well. Please note the information below when calling the office, putting your name on the out-of-work list, and sending things in. Address: Laborers Local 373 611 Thompson Run Road Monroeville, PA 15146
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Phone: 412-373-1655 Fax: 412-373-7655 Dayhall(out-of-work): 412-373-6197
MONTHLY UNION MEETINGS All monthly meetings are held at the Electricians Local 5 building on the Southside. Meeting dates are always the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00pm, unless otherwise noted. Address information and a link to a map for directions are below: ELECTRICIANS LOCAL 5 BLDG. (Southside)
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5 Hot Metal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203
The following table lists the meeting dates for 2010:
At the Twenty-Third Convention of the International Union held September 11, 2006, and actions taken by Laborers' District Council, the following changes were adopted and will become effective on Friday, January 1, 2010. Monthly Dues shall be $28.00 per month. Retiree's Dues shall remain at $8.00 per month. The dues increase necessitates the signing of every working member to a current Authorization. The International allows sixty(60) days for payment of monthly dues and they will be strictly enforcing the suspension language found in the Constitution. Dues payments are to be paid by the first day of the month. Acceptable forms of payment are cash, check, or money order. If dues were taken out of your paycheck, please send in your pay stub to receive credit. If paying by mail, include your membership card and payment or pay stub. We will stamp and return same.
PLEASE DON'T LET YOUR DUES ELAPSE!
Out of Work List The call-in list is activated on the first Monday of the month, every third month. Call-in hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm. To be put on the list, you must call the special phone number below. You can not sign up in person. If you can't get through, please keep trying. If a holiday falls on this day, sign-up will be on the following day. PHONE #: 412-373-6197
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL LABOR DAY PARADE! Beautiful weather again made an appearance for this year's Labor Day Parade. On Monday, Sept 7, members from all trades gathered to show support for the labor movement. Pittsburgh once again made this parade arguably the largest in the country. And of course, one of the largest groups there were the Laborers'. Decked out in black shirts and yellow hats, we made an impressive showing, marching from Mellon Arena down to the Steel Workers building. Thanks goes out to all of the members, their families and friends who participated in this event. Special recognition was also given to Brother Nick Revetta, who passed away due to a job-related accident. Members carried a banner in his memory, and a moment of silence was held in his honor at the end of the parade route.
DISTRICT COUNCIL AND COMBINED FUNDS
The Laborers’ District Council of Western Pennsylvania and the Laborers'
Combined Funds of Western Pennsylvania share an office building downtown. Formerly
located at 1101 and 1109
All inquires related to pension and benefits, or anything not related to local union business, should be directed to those offices.
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is once again sponsoring a scholarship essay contest. Over the years, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO has administered its annual essay contest to help entrants conduct research about the many contributions the union movement has made to American society. For the ninth time, scholarships will be offered in three categories: Graduating High School Seniors, All Post-Secondary Students, and Affiliated Union Members Attending an Accredited Institution. Each category has a different essay topic designed to make applicants aware of the contributions that union's have made to society. Awards range from $2000 for First Place, $1000 for Second Place, and $500 for Third Place.
For more information about scholarships that are available, please visit the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO website for an application and contact information, or contact your local union for applications and information. You may also contact Karen Stroop at District Council at 412-391-1712.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: JANUARY 31, 2010
Please note: Scholarships are available exclusively to PA AFL-CIO Affiliated Union Members and their families.
WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY
On Tuesday, April 28th, the annual Worker's Memorial Day took place at noon in Market Square. This year, all the workers who were injured or lost their lives on the job during the past year were honored, along with the three fallen Pittsburgh Police officers.
REBUILDING PITTSBURGH From April 21st to the 24th, 2009, volunteers from Local 373, 1058 and 1451 worked on "Rebuilding Pittsburgh Together" once again. This year's project was the renovation of a sidewalk in McKeesport. Thanks to all who helped out.
LABORERS BRING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT TO VETERANS
As in past years, officers and members of Local 373, along with officers and members of our sister Locals, 1058 and 1451 were gathered at the Veteran's Hospital to distribute Christmas gifts in appreciation for their years of service protecting our freedoms. These men and women are truly heroes. The Laborer's District Council extends Holiday wishes to all veterans and their families.
Drug Testing In conjunction with Mobile Medical, a drug testing program has been enacted. All Local 373 members must be tested annually. When it's time to renew your Drug Free card, you will be notified by Mobile Medical Corporation and receive a packet in the mail with detailed instructions on where and by when to report for testing. With each annual test, you must surrender your current Drug Free card. However, you will be given a chain of custody form that will serve as a temporary card until a new one is issued in about seven days. The new card will be valid for one year from the date of testing. Drug testing is performed at the following location: Mobile Medical Corporation 2413 Lytle Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 PHONE: 1-888-662-8358
Hours of operation are: Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
These boots are becoming the norm in the construction industry. Steel-toes are now required in all power plants and Metatarsals are required in all US Steel mills. As many of you know, our business is a physical one, and the risk of a foot injury is significant. It is highly recommended that you invest the money in a quality pair of steel-toed boots to protect yourself. Your feet will thank you! |
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NOTE:
If you have not paid your dues for a period of two months, your
Secretary-Treasurer will be forced to suspend you according to the Union's
Constitution. At that point, you will have to pay $50 for every month
owed, in addition to the $28 for the month of reinstatement. If you are
out for a period of one year, you must pay the entire initiation fee of $600 to
rejoin the local.
