IBEW LOCAL 125

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Energy and Construction Best Practices Summit:
If you want to learn more about Sustainability in the Green Economy and hear what’s happening in our industry, join us at the Regional Education and Training Center, Satsop Campus, in Elma, Wash. For more information about the summit, contact Shana Peschek at 425-235-2352, ext. 2217.

May 14-16: 17th Annual Women in Trades Fair NECA/IBEW Electrical Training Center, Portland.

June 27: 13th Annual Benefit Golf Classic Supports the Oregon Burn Center. Registration forms will be available May 22 at www.benefitgolfclassic.com

Pacific Northwest Lineman's Rodeo: Bring your family for a day of competition, food, and fun. Join us on July 25 and cheer for apprentices and journeyman as they compete in the 16th annual rodeo.

Golf in Bend: Plan on joining us for a fun-filled day of golf and friendly competition on August 14.
Team Registration Form

Softball in Bend: While the kids' raffle is probably the most-watched event during the tournament, the home run derby and actual softball games provide quite a bit of excitement, too. Please join us for another family-friendly weekend of softball this year. The two-day tournament is scheduled for August 15-16.
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Slo-Pitch Entry Form

Wilson Construction wins bid for McNary-John Day transmission line
IBEW members will be building part of Bonneville Power Administration’s McNary-John Day 500-kilovolt transmission line. Wilson Construction will receive $38 million to work on this project which will get our members back to work. With this construction, IBEW members will continue making their mark on the green economy. Once energized in 2012, this line will enable BPA to transmit more than 700 megawatts of new wind energy. This is one of four transmission lines BPA hopes to build to meet the Northwest’s transmission needs by adding more than 225 miles of lines.
(Posted 6/16/09)

McMinnville donations will help raise funds

The City of McMinnville Water and Light Conservation District has donated $250 to the annual IBEW Local 125 golf tournament. Additionally, the linemen --our union brothers--have donated an additional $315. Proceeds from the tournament support the Oregon Burn Center. During these challenging economic times, we anticipate the Oregon Burn Center needing financial assistance more than ever to continue offering its world-class care and services. On behalf of IBEW Local 125 members, staff, and executive board, thank you to the City and our brothers for their generosity and willingness to support this event.
(Posted 5/28/09)

Encourage your Oregon legislators to vote NO on House Bill 2186-6 Amendments!

Oregonians for Balance Climate Policy Press Release on Senate Cap and Tax Proposal

Say NO to the Senate's proposed amendments on SB 80
Members are urged to contact Senators Dingfelder and Walker as well as Representatives Cannon, Read, and Jefferson Smith immediately. Legislation has been proposed which will have a devastating impact on our membership, our industry, and ultimately all Oregonians. Review this presentation and act quickly. Legislators telephone numbers are included. For more information, contact Marcy at 503-804-3401.

Senate Bill 80’s Senate Proposed Amendments

(Posted 4/09/09)

Employee Free Choice Act

Supporting the Women in Trades fair

JOB LISTINGS:

CONSTRUCTION JOBS BOARD
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Death Benefit Fund
As a member of IBEW Local 125, you have the option of participating in the Death Benefit Fund (DBF). This fund is designed to provide immediate cash to a deceased member’s family at a time when the family may be in most need. Under most circumstances, payment is made within 48 hours.

By voluntarily paying a $25 initiation fee, you can become eligible for the DBF. The rate of payment shall be $25 multiplied by the number of current active members participating in the DBF. Remember, at the time of death for anyone in the DBF, all other participating member will be notified to pay $25.00, which will be used to replenish the fund. For more information about DBF, contact Andrea at 503-262-9125. To sign up for the DBF, download the enrollment form.

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Pay by check
To pay dues, many members pay their dues in person at the union hall, or they mail payment. Many members don’t realize that Local 125 has the ability to accept payment by telephone. If you would like to pay by telephone, have a check available, so you can provide the routing and account numbers to the Local.

Payments will be withdrawn from your account on 5th or 20th of the month. You have the option of making a one-time payment or set it up for recurring monthly payments. Authorization forms are available click here. For questions about paying your dues by telephone, please call 503-262-9125.

Phone Directory
Please refer to the Directory below to contact the person you need. You can also still use the general # 503-262-9125 if you do not know who you need to talk to. The extensions are also listed to reach each person from the general number.

Name	Ext.	Phone Number
Andrea Fry	129	503-797-6578
Byron Babka	128	503-797-6577
Don Rose	116	503-797-6567
Rick Main	119	503-797-6579
Brian Gray	120	503-797-6570
Job Line (Construction)	122	503-262-8721
Marcia Tamlyn	221	503-262-9125
Mike Rick	126	503-797-6575
Marcy Putman	127	503-797-6576
Nancy Harper	123	503-797-6568
Randy Bryson	118	503-797-6569
Traci Holmes	147	503-262-9125
Travis Eri	125	503-797-6574

Each time you dial in to a Business Representative you have the option of leaving a message, pressing 0 to get to a receptionist or getting forwarded to their cell phone.