January 2021 Member News from Local 40

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Jan. 25, 2021

Staying Optimistic For 2021

Happy 2021, Brothers and Sisters,

The new year is still young, but 2021 is already off to a very encouraging start. In Washington, DC we now have a new, pro-worker administration. President Biden and Vice President Harris have made it very clear right out of the gate that they are committed to making life better for working families.

Just hours after his inauguration, Biden sent an ultimatum to Trump’s NLRB attorney: resign or be fired. When the rabidly anti-union Peter Robb refused to resign, Biden fired him that same day.

We also have a labor-friendly majority in the House and Senate for the first time in many years, giving us a chance at getting some real legislation passed that will protect Local 40 members along with the rest of America’s working families. Look no further than the new Labor Secretary Biden has nominated – Marty Walsh, a card-carrying member of Boston’s building trades (Laborers), and the current mayor of Boston. We’re all looking forward to working with Brother Walsh once he’s confirmed, and to seeing the real changes he will bring to the Department of Labor after years of neglect.

And let’s not forget that our own International President, Lonnie Stephenson, is on the president’s transition team, playing a major role in developing Biden’s climate change and clean energy policies so that those industries will put Americans back to work in good-paying jobs. Stephenson has served on Biden’s Climate Engagement Advisory Council that was established over the summer to help craft environmental policy that will help our members train for jobs of the future.

Closer to home, there’s good news on the pandemic front as well, with vaccines starting to roll out. As our members are essential workers, IBEW 40 is working with local authorities to ensure that our brothers and sisters can be among some of the first groups to get the vaccines. Stay tuned for more information.

We know that these are very difficult times, but please remember that your union has your back. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our offices if you need any assistance.

In solidarity,

Marc Flynn

Business Manager/Financial Secretary

January Membership Information Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 27 on Zoom

Due to the health and safety restrictions brought about because of COVID-19, the in-person membership meeting has been canceled.

Find out what’s going on in your union and particularly any new back-to-work protocols at the January informational membership meeting, to be held via zoom, on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 4 pm. We will be answering any member questions.

When: Jan 27, 2021 04:00 PM

Topic: General Membership Informational Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/97907691005?pwd=Zy9DcVUxVzRTbCs5Q0V1Qk5JYm9lQT09

Passcode: IBEW

Now Available: New Inside Wireman Agreement Wage Bulletin

Check out the latest Inside Wireman Agreement, with rates to go into effect Feb. 1, 2021. The $1.90 increase will be allocated with $1.45 to wages, 20 cents to pension and 25 cents to healthcare. You can find the bulletin on the website here.

For those who are not yet certified in the State of California, you can learn about certification procedures here.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

COVID Resources for 40 Members

Attention members: The local has put together COVID resources including state and local guides and information. Check it out here.

Are you CSATF Safety Pass Compliant?

Visit csatf.org to check your CSATF Safety pass status. Has it been two years since you completed your HP1 classes? Now, it’s easier than ever to stay up to date with Contract Services Safety Pass training or refresher courses. Visit https://www.csatf.org/training/safety/ for more information.

Re-Sign and Dispatch

The re-sign week is the 10th through the 16th of every month. The Local 40 website offers helpful step-by-step information including how to re-sign and dispatch procedures. Check it out here.

Friendly Dues Reminder

Your quarterly dues are due by the 1st of the month. We realize that there is still a lot of job uncertainty due to COVID. If you need to discuss an adjustment on your dues, please contact our office.