IBEW LOCAL 125

Upcoming Events

Twelfth Annual Benefit Golf Classic
Support the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Hospital by participating in the 12th Annual Benefit Golf Classic. Join us on

June 28, 2008, at the Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River, Ore.

In its history, this event has raised over $580,000 in support of the Oregon Burn Center and the Education and Prevention Program. Our sponsors and participants can be proud of our accomplishments and contributions to this valuable regional resource. Prizes, good food, and a great time await you as we attempt to make this our best event ever.

Registration forms will be available at www.benefitgolfclassic.com on Friday May 23, 2008. These forms must be printed from the site, completed, and mailed to the address listed on the form. The cost per person is $75.00, and full entry fees must accompany the registration form.

Please remember that there is limited number of entries due to golf course limitations. If you have any questions, please call Bill Quimby at 503-708-3877 or Gene Daily at 503-860-6328. Thanks and hope to see you in Hood River.
(Posted 03/18/08)

2008 Annual Charity Soft Ball Tournament for a Family Fun weekend and to Benefit the Oregon Burn Center. August 16 & 17th 2008, To be held at Skyline Park Complex – Bend, OR.
(Posted 04/11/08)

Women in Trades Career Fair
Organizers of the 16th Annual Women in Trades Career Fair are seeking volunteers for this year’s event. The career fair will be held May 1, 2, and 3 at the NECA/IBEW training center located at 16021 NE Airport Way, Portland, Ore.

Admission, parking, and childcare are free! While attendees can attend any day of the fair, each day is focused on a different target.

May 1—Middle School Girls
May 2—High School Girls
May 3—Women

If you are currently working or retired and would like to lead a workshop, your skills can help provide a hands-on experience for attendees. Volunteers are needed for a variety of other assignments such as greeting presenters and attendees or directing participants to workshops. For more information, please call 503-335-8200 or visit www.tradeswomen.net/fair2008intro.php.
(Posted 03/25/08)

Comcast Workers United
On March 12, 2008, the IBEW launched a multi-state campaign to organize Comcast workers. These workers have sought the IBEW for representation, and we’ve implemented a plan to obtain representation for these workers. IBEW organizers around the country are distributing flyers, advertising a web site dedicated to the effort ( www.comcastworkers.com ), and meeting with Comcast workers.

Washington State and parts of Oregon have been targeted, so all organizers have been asked to support this endeavor. However, you—the working members—can have the most impact on this campaign. What can you do to help?

Honk your horn when you see a Comcast rig.
Take the time to talk with Comcast workers when you see them.
Distribute IBEW contact information for our Local’s staff.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper and encourage Comcast to avoid traditional union-busting activities.
Display IBEW insignia on your vehicle.

If you have any questions about this organizing effort and/or you would like to help, contact Marcy Putman at 503-797-6576 for more information.
(Posted 03/25/08)

Pacific Power Negotiations
Negotiations continue with the main issues being Pension, Medical and 401K contributions. The negotiation committee is doing an outstanding job and are faced with major modifications being proposed by the company on the above referenced issues. If you have any questions, please contact your delegate or Jim Putman at 503-797-6575.
(Posted 03/25/08)

Bonneville Power Administration
Arbitrator Award for Bare Hand Work with BPA
On March 17, 2008 the parties were notified of the Arbitrator’s decision to award the dispute on Live Line Bare Hand Work in the following manner:
1.     The Administration may assign Linemen to a (new) TLM crew to perform hot-line work using bare-hand methods, provided the establishment of such a crew (on a competitive basis) will be filled strictly by volunteers.

2.      That the qualifications, type of work to be performed, training, equipment to be used, work methods and safety requirements for the newly established crew will be consistent with the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding previously negotiated by the parties. No additional rules or procedures were awarded beyond those already established in the MOU.

3.      That members of the crew who perform the live-line work will receive an additional hourly premium of 15% over the employee’s basic hourly pay.

The parties agreed prior to a protocol that involves IBEW and BPA to establish work rules prior to any implementation. Local 125 is in the process of reviewing the Arbitrator’s Award and will work with the Administration to follow through with the agreed upon protocol. Should you have any interest in reading the Arbitrator’s Award we ask that you contact this office for that to be arranged. We do not intend to post the entire award, but will make it available individually to those interested.

BPA Update 3-11-08
(Posted 03/11/08)
Arbitration Update
(Posted 02/29/08)

JOB LISTINGS:

Bonneville Power Administration Lineman Vacancy #005124-08-DE
(Posted 4/15/08)
Forest Grove - Journeyman Lineman position
(Posted 10/19/07)

CONSTRUCTION JOBS BOARD
Find Inside and Outside construction job information for both US and Canadian IBEW Local Unions

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.

The four outside pages are news from and about your Union. The inside pages are produced by the Northwest Labor Press, and cover the labor movement as a whole. If you like what you see, visit www.nwlaborpress.org

Phone Directory
In an effort to make it easier to contact Business Representatives and Office Personnel, we have installed a new phone system which allows you to directly dial in to Local 125.

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
Dean Cowder	116	503-797-6567
Brian Gray	120	503-797-6570
Jim Putman	126	503-797-6575
Job Line (Construction)	122	503-262-8721
Marcia Tamlyn	221	503-262-9125
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.

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.
(Posted 12/7/07)