Technical school partnership helps grow membership in Tennessee |
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Local 1554 is growing their membership by developing partnerships with technical schools throughout Tennessee.
On May 17, Local 1554 business agents William Condon and Jesse Beilig spoke with Lincoln Technical Institution graduates about career opportunities available in the millwright trade. Current students from the welding, diesel, and automotive programs were also in attendance with these graduates.
By fostering these relationships, our business agents have been offered positions to sit on advisory committees at several institutions. This allows our millwright business agents the opportunity to give feedback on the needs of our industry, and tips on how to better prepare students for a career as a millwright.
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SSMRC representatives increase brand awareness at business expo |
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On May 23, Eastern Region director, Logan Brown and Local 2411 business agent, Robert Jeffers, attended the North Charleston Business Expo in South Carolina.
The expo gave SSMRC representatives the opportunity to increase brand awareness in South Carolina and connect with technical colleges across the state.
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On May 20, millwright instructor, William Daniels and millwright training director, Jason Lolling, attended the Splendora High School Career and Technical Education Showcase in Splendora, TX to discuss career opportunities in the millwright trade.
The high school offers a wide variety of vocational programs such as advanced manufacturing and machinery mechanics, manufacturing technology, welding, carpentry, and many others to its students.
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Local 2232 talks millwright trade with youth in Northwest Houston
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Local 2232 business agent, Victor Sanchez spent some time in Northwest Houston at First Metropolitan Church talking with the youth about career opportunities in the trade industry.
This event was organized by IBEW Local 66. Local 2232 has had a close relationship with IBEW Local 66 for many years working alongside their members at the NRG facilities they represent.
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Local 1554 raises money for March of Dimes through Shoot for a Cure event in Tennessee |
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Local 1554 helped raise funds for the March of Dimes by supporting the Shoot for a Cure event at Lone Oak Farm in Middleton, Tennessee, May 8. Unions from across the state participated in the event.
Local 1554 Business Agent Jesse Beilig won the top shooter award in the apprentice class, while Business Agent William Condon swept the journeyman class as the top shooter.
Pictured in the group photo , from left, are: William Condon; Bobby Klein, retired carpenters' union representative; Michael Leong, retired carpenters' union representative; Casey Grasso, field operations manager for Walbridge; Jesse Beilig; and Jeffrey Smith, SSMRC Central Region director.
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Submit your nominations
for Community Service Challenge
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Each quarter, the SSMRC recognizes members who go above and beyond in their communities. Members who are recognized receive the Community Service Challenge Award and gifts including a lunch cooler, T-shirt, and $250 gift card. If you know someone who should be honored with the Community Service Challenge Award, please send a text to 855-577-7672. |
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Get a free t-shirt when you take the 101 Constitution online course |
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The SSMRC will send you a free T-shirt after you complete the online course "101 Constitution: U.S. Government and Labor Law," which is hosted in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Department of Education and Training's Learning Management System. Learn more about the course here. |
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Ask your Executive Secretary-Treasurer |
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Do you have a question about your union you would like answered? Submit a question to our "Ask your EST" segment, in which Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Wayne Jennings will dive deep into answering member questions and educating members about opportunities in our council and the UBC.
Submit a question by clicking here.
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR UPDATES |
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May Member Spotlight from Local 1192 |
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Growing up, we tend to look up to our parents and grandparents, as positive influences, and mentors. We often strive to follow in their footsteps, as we walk through normal, everyday life. That was no different for Local 1192’s Jeremy Kastberg. He is a fourth-generation millwright, who for the last 8 years, has been devoted to building a prosperous career in the industry that has given so much to his family for many decades. Being a millwright is a tough career, filled with many rigorous challenges, but Kastberg is no stranger to hard work. Before joining the millwright trade, he served 10-years in the United States Army National Guard.
To read more about Kastberg, click here.
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How to prevent heat related illness on the |
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Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. The OSHA Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat.
To read more about how to prevent heat related illness, click here. |
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