IUEC Local 45

Ron Johnston will be the new Business Manager 1/1/2021. [email protected]

Hello all,

I hope everyone is well. Retiree Breakfast will be 9 am Wednesday 12/9/2020 at Mikes in Kent. Stay safe everyone.

Dave

Thanks Brother David Dietz! You made my day Brother!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I am asking for your support, please review the important information provided in the letter below from Michael Scott, Executive Director of the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans-NCCMP. By our IUEC local leaders and members reaching out to Congress, this will reinforce the much-needed relief to the pension and health funds to be considered for future stimulus. Please use the contact information and talking point links provided to contact your Congressman or Congresswoman who can influence the decision while this is in the discussion period. Your voice and emails are needed during this crisis.

**Please post this very important information on your local’s website so we can get this message out during this crucial time.

On behalf of your General Officers we appreciated your continued efforts to get the job done.

Fraternally,

Larry J. McGann
General Secretary-Treasurer



Basic Letterhead

April 24, 2020


Dear Multiemployer Community,

Today, the President signed H.R. 266 which provided additional authority for the Paycheck Protection Program and support for health care providers. This is commonly referred to as the COVID 3.5 stimulus package. In less than eight weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has put more than 26.4 million Americans out of work and driven Congress and the Federal Reserve to structure more than $20 trillion in financial market liquidity and direct aid to the economy.

The hard work now begins on a broader, more comprehensive stimulus bill (either "CARES 2" or "COVID 4.0") which addresses the areas that have been left out of the previous relief packages. Congress must now include multiemployer pension relief and federal support for COBRA premiums in CARES 2/COVID 4.0. As engaged participating members of the multiemployer community, we all know how important it is to get Congress to act on these two critical priorities.

The crisis in a limited number of systemically important multiemployer pension plans has been deeply exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the related market collapse, and the government mandated shutdown of the U.S. economy. The shutdown of the economy has resulted in millions of unemployed workers and significantly reduced contributions to multiemployer pension and health plans. While the full impact of the health and economic crisis will not be known for some time, there is no doubt that the impact on participants, employers, plans and the PBGC will be severe.

We call on each of you to reach out personally to your Senators and Representatives to impress upon them the urgency of multiemployer pension legislation and COBRA premium support in the next COVID bill.

To assist you, we are attaching the contact information for particularly important Congressional leaders and their staff (the first tab is a priority ranking, the second tab is sorted by state). Below (and attached) are talking points that you may consider using in your outreach.

Please reach out to us if we can provide you with any information or support. If you have the opportunity, please let us know which offices you have contacted.


Regards,

Michael

Michael D. Scott
Executive Director
National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans - NCCMP
815 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
[email protected]
Phone: (202) 756-4679
Cell: (202) 394-8427
www.nccmp.org




Congressional Talking Points
for
Multiemployer Pension and Health Needs in COVID 4

More than 20 million active and retired American workers and their families rely on multiemployer pension and health and welfare plans to provide for their retirement security and their health plan coverage.

The crisis in a limited number of systemically important multiemployer pension plans has been deeply exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the related market collapse, and the government mandated shutdown of the U.S. economy. The shutdown of the economy has resulted in 26.4 million workers being unemployed, and significantly reduced contributions to multiemployer pension and health plans. While the full impact of the health and economic crisis will not be known for some time, there is no doubt that the impact on participants, employers, plans and the PBGC will be severe.

Congress must act now to secure these retirement and health benefits for hard working Americans in this unprecedented time, and to stop the additional downward pressure on the economy as retirees face the loss of income and unemployed workers lose their employer provided healthcare coverage.

Pension Solution
Special partition program at the PBGC to for deeply troubled plans. The special partition program would move liabilities from failing plans to the PBGC, ensuring that participants receive full benefits while providing plans with the path to long-term solvency. As part of that program, the PBGC must be provided with enough annual funding by the U.S. Government to carry out its mission.
Relief for all multiemployer plans. Congress should include provisions similar to the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008, to allow plans to freeze their zone status for the current year, and the Pension Relief Act of 2010, to allow plans to smooth investment and contribution base unit ("CBU") losses in the funding standard account, and investment losses in the development of the actuarial value of assets.
Healthcare Solution
Federal support for COBRA premiums. There is an absolute necessity and urgency during this uncontrolled pandemic to ensure that workers do not lose access to their healthcare because they are laid off or due to reduced hours. Congress must pass full premium support for those workers relying on COBRA due to layoffs or reduction in hours.

Home Page - NCCMP Advocating on behalf of multiemployer plans, sponsoring employers and unions, and plan professionals to strengthen and preserve the multiemployer benefits system.

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Tuesday 11/5/2019 please vote for Politicians that are Labor friendly! Your family depends on your decision!

Union Meeting tonight! Food is served at 4!

Hydraulic Elevator Lab.

Happy Menorial Day! Please say a prayer for a member who was in a motorcycle accident.

International Meetings all week Turf Valley Resort Baltimore,MD. Work safe Brother's & Sister's!

Brothers and Sisters,
Following the lead of Otis Elevator, and as a result of a recent employee incident, the NAA Safety team has made the decision to eliminate the multi-purpose tool from field use.
The IUEC has discussed this issue and has agreed to support the elimination of all multi-purpose tools such as Leatherman, Sog, Ge**er and all similar tools from field use in our industry.

Through education provided by NEIEP, CEIEP and our employers, we have been taught and trained that there is a proper tool to be used for every task.
All employers, please consider joining Otis and The IUEC in getting this message out to your employees and remove the multi-purpose tool from use within our industry. By doing so, we could save a life.
Workers Memorial Day in The US & National Day of Mourning in Canada is April 28th.
Take time to remember those who have lost their lives by going to work to earn a living and became an On The Job Fatality.
https://www.iuec.org/index.php/my-iuec/memorial-page/

Fraternally,
IUEC Safety Directors
It is the mission of the IUEC Safety Committee to improve the Elevator Constructor’s
sense of awareness to daily hazards present in the workplac

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It is with great regret to inform you that there was an on the job accident, Wednesday February 27, 2019 in North Dakota, Local 9, Minneapolis, MN jurisdiction. Assistant Director of Safety Randy Storr has been in the process of investigating the accident. Brother Joshua Bosch was electrocuted while taking a service call on an escalator. He had been in the hospital with the hopes that he would recover, but did not. Josh lost his struggle last night on March 5th and passed away. Brother Bosch was 38 years old and started with the IUEC November 5, 2006 and worked as a maintenance mechanic for Thyssenkrupp Elevator. Brother Bosch leaves behind his wife Stephanie and 2 daughters Avery and Olivia ages 8 & 12.

2/13/2019 @ 5:30 is our Union Meeting. Food is served @ 4 PM.

Damn Thieves!

Retiree's Breakfast!

Retirees Breakfast Tuesday 12/18/18 @ 8 am @ Mike's in Kent. Rt 43 & 261.

Congratulations to Daniel Nicholas on passing his Mechanics Test!

34 years ago today I started in this great trade! Elevator Constructors Local 45 old Local 40!

General President Frank Christensen , General Secretary Treasure Larry McGann, Regional Director Ed Christensen and Organizer Jim Lowery thank you all so much for attending our Local 45 Union Meeting. Frank is keeping his word to attend all Union Meetings! Frank is showing why the Elevator Constructors have been the top Blue collar job for over 10 years!

Tomorrow Union Meeting all IUEC General Officers will be in attendance.

JATC Meeting and Apprenticeship Orentation Meeting tonight.

Happy Father Day! To all the Fathers doing a great job raising their children!

Union Meeting Night Local 45!

Congratulations Tom Lee on passing his Mechanic's Test!

RIP Brother Luke Patrino! My Thoughts & Prayers to the Family. Luke was a past Busniss Manager for Local 45.

Jim Biagini, Jim Lowery,Tim Moennich and myself Organized Gable Elevator Company. Bringing about 30 new Members into Local 45. I look forward to working with the new Members and Owers Rick Gable & Phil Isaac. Welcome to the IUEC Brother's! Local 45 & Local 17 joint effort!

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please post in a conspicuous place
Reproduce and distribute as necessary

FOR THE TRADE OF: ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: As Needed

OPENING AND CLOSING

DATES FOR APPLICATION:


PROGRAM SPONSOR: International Union of Elevator Constructors,
Local #45 Joint Apprenticeship Committee

WHERE TO APPLY: Online by visiting www.neiep.org/careers.aspx and clicking the link for Apprenticeship
Opportunities. Select the L45 Akron, OH recruitment. If you have any problem with the application process please contact the Local Area Coordinator at: [email protected]

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: Akron and surrounding area

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

EDUCATION: Applicants shall be a high school graduate or provide proof of
equivalent educational attainment such as completion of the General Education Development (GED) tests. Each applicant shall submit (upload), with the completed application, a high school transcript, or high school diploma, or an official report of GED test results.

APTITUDE: All applicants shall pass an examination designed to test the applicant’s reading, math skills, and aptitude for employment in the elevator industry.

TOOL ASSESSMENT: Applicants will also take a Tool Assessment designed to assess knowledge of basic tools and their use, as well as basic measuring skills.

PHYSICAL: Be capable of performing the physical requirements of the job
without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.

OTHER: Upon selection, pass a drug test. (Paid by the employer)
A photo I.D. must be presented during the application process.


FEES: $25.00 Testing Fee Required on TEST DAY (ONLY A MONEY ORDER OR BANK CERTIFIED CHECK WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO CASH, NO PERSONAL CHECKS). Fee waivers may be requested and will be approved upon showing of verifiable proof of financial need.


The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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NEIEP Website

ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please post in a conspicuous place
Reproduce and distribute as necessary

FOR THE TRADE OF: ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTOR

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: As Needed

OPENING AND CLOSING

DATES FOR APPLICATION:


PROGRAM SPONSOR: International Union of Elevator Constructors,
Local #45 Joint Apprenticeship Committee

WHERE TO APPLY: Online by visiting www.neiep.org/careers.aspx and clicking the link for Apprenticeship
Opportunities. Select the L45 Akron, OH recruitment. If you have any problem with the application process please contact the Local Area Coordinator at: [email protected]

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: Akron and surrounding area

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

EDUCATION: Applicants shall be a high school graduate or provide proof of
equivalent educational attainment such as completion of the General Education Development (GED) tests. Each applicant shall submit (upload), with the completed application, a high school transcript, or high school diploma, or an official report of GED test results.

APTITUDE: All applicants shall pass an examination designed to test the applicant’s reading, math skills, and aptitude for employment in the elevator industry.

TOOL ASSESSMENT: Applicants will also take a Tool Assessment designed to assess knowledge of basic tools and their use, as well as basic measuring skills.

PHYSICAL: Be capable of performing the physical requirements of the job
without posing a threat to the health and safety of themselves or others.

OTHER: Upon selection, pass a drug test. (Paid by the employer)
A photo I.D. must be presented during the application process.


FEES: $25.00 Testing Fee Required on TEST DAY (ONLY A MONEY ORDER OR BANK CERTIFIED CHECK WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO CASH, NO PERSONAL CHECKS). Fee waivers may be requested and will be approved upon showing of verifiable proof of financial need.


The Elevator Constructors are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, marital status, arrest record, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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