IBEW LOCAL UNION 2150
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
N56 W13777 SILVER SPRING DRIVE MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051-6127
262-252-2552 * 800-551-1151 * FAX 262-703-3520
MICHAEL J. FOLLETT, BUSINESS MANAGER
www.ibewlocal2150.org
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
DECEMBER 15, 2017
Correspondence
- Sheboygan County Labor Council 60th Annual Kickoff Banquet, January 27, Sheboygan, WI. Approved purchase of 12 tickets ($25 ea.).
- 15th Biennial IBEW Political/Legislative Affairs Conference, April 10-11, Washington, DC. Approved necessary expenses to send up to two delegates to conference.
- Labor Management Council of N.E. Wisconsin Winter Seminar, January 31, Green Bay, WI. Approved necessary expenses to send up to six delegates to seminar.
- Southwest Line Constructors 2018 47th Annual Electrical Training Alliance (NJATC) Outside Line Apprenticeship Conference, March 4-6, Santa Fe, NM. Approved necessary expenses to send up to three delegates to conference.
- Thank-you letter from Labor Division of the National Safety Council for L.U. 2150’s donation of IBEW merchandise for raffle prizes at recent conference.
Mileage & Expenses
Reviewed.
Lost Time
Reviewed.
Financial Report
Report for November reviewed and approved.
Old Business
None.
New Business
- Independent Auditor’s Report of L.U. 2150 finances for 2016 reviewed.
Business Manager's Report – M. Follett
- Additional clerical support individual has been hired for the L.U. 2150 office and will begin in early January. The additional employee will provide much needed assistance and should reduce the need for overtime.
- Contract Negotiations:
- Line Clearance negotiations resumed December 7 for the WE/WPS agreement. A tentative agreement was reached. Ratification of the tentative agreement will begin shortly. Negotiations for the 2150A agreement are scheduled for December 20-21.
- SPX – A tentative agreement was reached November 17 which was subsequently ratified November 28 by members.
- PBNP:
- D. Jurss has submitted his resignation as Unit 2 Vice Chair/Recorder effective 12/31/17. Thank-you to Dave for his many years of service to L.U. 2150 and the labor movement.
- FERC/NERC should be giving recommendation regarding nuclear power impact on grid stability and safety soon. Hopefully the recommendation may involve some mechanism to compensate nuclear power plants based on this impact. There will be a full report on the recently held IBEW Nuclear Conference in a future edition of State of the Union.
- Continue to make progress toward increasing available employees for ERO assignments to lessen the negative impact on quality of life. There is more work to be done.
- P4 – Company has announced its intention to close P4. The company is currently awaiting approval from MISO for the closure. Once that has been received, the plant must cease operation by April 10, 2018. L.U. 2150 is currently working with the company regarding the pending closure and impact to members working at the plant.
- Will be following up with We Energies regarding the status of its new program/process of tracking renewal dates of employees’ driver’s licenses, CDLs, and Fed/Med cards and reminder notifications to supervisors and employees of upcoming expirations.
President’s Report – B. Stone
- 50-50 raffle drawing was held last night. Top winners were B. Stoffel, D. Watry, and W. Keys. A total of $12,870 was raised with $6,400 going to the Solidarity Fund.
- L.U. 2150 Solidary Fund – Discussion on continuation of large fund-raising raffles, which are are currently used as a mechanism to fund the Solidarity Fund. Would like to seek membership approval to use general funds to supplement fund-raising efforts.
Vice President’s Report – J. Zauner
- Participated in accident investigation involving an apprentice who was burned while working on a crew that was setting the pole (electrical contact made on shoulder). While the crew was a qualified crew, L.U. 2150 was persistent in stressing the importance of members’ experience in doing the work. The company needs to look not only at having a qualified crew, but also at the experience of those individuals and the work they are to perform.
Good of the Union
- Service Recognition – Approved providing $350 ea. to L.U. 2150 office staff employees in recognition of their work for L.U. 2150.
- ATC Construction Safety Liaison F. Naud has been recognized by ATC for his recent efforts involving a crew working underneath a 138-kV transmission line on sewer and water construction. He explained the safe work practices to ensure the crew’s safety and asked the crew to stop working due to the danger and hazards to the crew. He also stopped in the days following to check on the safety of the crew.
- Best wishes to all members for a safe and happy holiday season!
