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February 18, 2019

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IBEW Local 47 Job Information for Friday February 15, 2019

There are (31) Standing Calls

(26) Journeyman Lineman

(2) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for Diversified in Redlands. CDL A, OSHA 10 ETD. Overhead & Underground

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for Edison Power in Van Nuys. CDL A. Underground

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for Edison Power in Beverly Hills. CDL A. Distribution

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for Edison Power in Los Angeles. CDL A. Climbing, Disribtuion

(2) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for H.W. Power in Long Beach. CDL A, OSHA 10 ETD. Distribution

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for H.W. Power in Santa Monica. CDL A, OSHA 10 ETD. Distribution

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 6/10's for Hampton Tedder in Westminster. CDL A, OSHA 10 ETD. Back Yard, Distribution, Overhead & Underground, Pole change outs

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 6/10's for Hampton Tedder in Santa Ana. CDL A, OSHA 10 ETD. Back Yard, Distribution, Overhead & Underground, Pole change outs

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/10's for Henkels & McCoy in Ontario. CDL A, OSHA 10 ETD. Back yard, Pole change outs.

(3) Journeyman Lineman working 5/10's for Hotline Construction in Anaheim. CDL A. Overhead & Underground

(5) Journeyman Lineman working 4/10's for LK Comstock in Lawndale. CDL A. Light Rail

(5) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's for Par Electric in Batavia Yard. CDL A. Overhead & Underground

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's+OT for Par Electric in Barstow. CDL A. Overhead & Underground.

(1) Journeyman Lineman working 5/8's+OT for Par Electric in Arrowhead. CDL A. Overhead & Underground

(4) Underground Technicians

(4) Underground Tech's working for Pro Traffic in San Diego. Class C. 1500 hours experience flagging

(1) Underground Eq Operator

(1) Underground Eq operator working 5/8's+OT for A.M. Ortega in Various locations in San Diego. Class C. John Deer/Case Backhoe

Journeyman Lineman

Book 1- 13
Book 2- 11
Book 3- 3

There were 30 Journeyman Lineman calls, and there are 26 standing calls as seen above

Transmission
Book 1- 3
Book 2- 6
Book 3- 2

There were no Transmission calls, and there are no standing calls

Substation Tech
Book 1- 2
Book 2- 0
Book 3- 10

There were no Substation Tech calls, and there are no standing calls

Equipment Specialist
Book 1- 16
Book 2- 2
Book 3- 4

There was 1 Equipment Specialist call, and there are no standing calls

Fabricator
Book 1- 8
Book 2- 2
Book 3- 3

There were no Fabricator calls, and there are no standing calls as seen above

Groundman
Book 1- 68
Book 2- 7
Book 3- 153

There was 1 Groundman call, and there are no standing calls

Underground Operator
Book 1 and 2 - 14

There was 1 Underground Operator call, and there is 1 standing call as seen above

Underground Tech
Book 1- 60
Book 2- 28
Book 3- 349

There were 4 Underground Tech calls, and there are 4 standing calls as seen above

Bulletin Board Notices

Bargaining Concluded for Program Writers, Outage Coordinators/Schedulers - Ratification Vote to Be Held

Feb 15, 2019

BARGAINING CONCLUDED FOR PROGRAM WRITERS,
OUTAGE COORDINATORS/SCHEDULERS
RATIFICATION VOTE TO BE HELD

The eighth day of bargaining was held on Wednesday, February 13th at Mira Loma Substation.

Present for the Company were Eric Ruquet and Sam Sandoval and from Edison Labor Relations, Steve Crowell, Mike Flenniken, Michelle Martinez, Nick Barson and Curtis Germany.

For the Union, Amanda Ramirez, Myrna Maltez, Heather Devoe, Randy Balmer and Rob Ellis.

From the Local 47 staff, Doug Dedea, Ernie Lopez, Robert Cortez, Mitch Smith and Mike Moore.

Without going into a lot of detail the Union Committee asked some very important questions to the Company Committee. The Company remained adamant in their position with no new information being put forth or movement on their current proposal.

The meeting was concluded and we agreed that we would take the package out for a ratification vote of the members.

It’s now agreed for all to meet at the Union Office in Diamond Bar next Friday, February 22^nd beginning at 11 am. The tentative agreement will be reviewed at that meeting prior to the vote.

Lunch will be served.

Map and directions to the Union Office – see attached.

Fraternally,
Patrick Lavin Business Manager	Mike Moore Senior Assistant Business Manager

Amanda Ramirez, Scheduler, Southern	Myrna Meltez, Outage Coordinator, Southern
Randy Balmer, Systems Operator, Valley	Doug DeDea, Local #47 Consultant
Mitch Smith, Local #47 Staff	Ernie Lopez, Local #47 Staff
Robert Cortez, Local #47 Staff	Ron Delgado, Local #47 Staff

Download:

Directions to Local 47.pdf

Memorial Services for Frank Rios

Feb 13, 2019

We are sad to report that IBEW Local 47 Herman Weissker Journeyman Lineman, Frank Rios, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Viewing – Tuesday, February 19 @ 4 PM Rosary – Tuesday February 19 @ 6 PM Mass – Wednesday, February 20 @ 11 AM St.

Death of Member Thomas Laffoon

Jan 31, 2019

We are sad to report that IBEW Local 47 Hot Line Journeyman Lineman, Thomas Laffoon, has passed away after his heart surgery that was reported in the BB Notice dated January 15. We will pass along information regarding services when we receive it. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Laffoon family during this difficult time.

Death of Member Alejandro Venegas

Jan 29, 2019

I am sad to report that former IBEW Local 47 Underground Tech Alejandro Venegas, who was working for Par, passed away after a long battle with liver cancer. Details for memorial services will be passed along as they become available to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brother Venegas.

Memorial Services for Joseph Martinez

Jan 23, 2019

Memorial Services for Joseph Martinez As reported in the BB Notice of January 22, 2019, Local #47 Groundman Joseph Martinez has passed away.

Bargaining for Program Writers, Outage Coordinators/Schedulers

Jan 22, 2019

BARGAINING APPROACHES A CONCLUSION FOR PROGRAM WRITERS, OUTAGE COORDINATORS/SCHEDULERS The seventh day of bargaining was held on Thursday, January 17th in Diamond Bar. Present for the Company were Eric Ruquet and Sam Sandoval and from Edison Labor Relations, Steve Crowell, Mike Flenniken, Michelle Martinez, Nick Barson and Curtis Germany.
Download:

bb notice 1-22-18 Bargaining for Program Writers.pdf

Death of Member Joseph Martinez

Jan 22, 2019

I am sad to report that IBEW Local 47 Groundman Joseph Martinez, who was working for Aldridge Electric, tragically passed away over the weekend. Details for memorial services will be passed along as they become available to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Brother Martinez.

Death of Local 1245 Member Bubba Avery

Jan 18, 2019

Earlier this week we informed you that IBEW #1245 Journeyman Lineman, Bubba Avery, passed away January 15th.

We have received the following information regarding services:

Saturday, February 1, 2019 at 3:00 P.M.
Scottish Rite Temple
6151 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95819

Once again, our condolences to Brother Bubba’s family & friends.

Fraternally,

/s/ Patrick Lavin
Business Manager

Death of a Local 1245 Member

Jan 16, 2019

I was informed that IBEW #1245 Journeyman Lineman, Bubba Avery, passed away yesterday around 7:00 A.M. of natural causes. Bubba was a good friend of mine and many in #47. Our condolences to Brother Bubba’s family & friends. Rest In Peace Brother Avery - you’ll be missed but not forgotten.

Illness of Member Thomas Laffoon

Jan 15, 2019

We have been informed that IBEW Local 47 Hotline Construction Journeyman Lineman, Thomas Laffoon, is currently hospitalized at San Jose Memorial due to a heart attack and is scheduled to have open heart surgery. We will update his condition as information becomes available to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brother Laffoon for a complete and speedy recovery.

Death of Member Russell Bomgardner

Jan 14, 2019

We are sad to report that IBEW Local 47 Pino Tree Service Foreman, Russell Bomgardner, was killed in a car accident on January 12. We will pass along any information we receive regarding memorial services. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bomgardner family during this difficult time.

Injured Member Tyler Brandon

Jan 14, 2019

We have been informed that IBEW Local 47 Groundman, Tyler Brandon, was involved in a car accident on December 29th. Brother Brandon is fighting mass brain trauma, facial fractures, and spinal injuries. We will update his condition as information becomes available to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brother Brandon for a complete and speedy recovery.

Death of Member Richard Dorn

Jan 07, 2019

We are sad to report that former IBEW Local 47 Anaheim Facility & Event Electrician, Richard Dorn, has passed away on December 30 from an illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dorn family during this difficult time.

Abengoa Ratification Vote

Jan 02, 2019

I am pleased to report that the Abengoa ratification vote passed by 92% with 46 yes and 4 no. Thanks and congratulations to the efforts of Assistant Business Manager Colin Lavin, Organizing Representative Rick Garcia, and the Committee of Richard Olson, Derald Weeks, Jesse Maxey, and Ricky Berrios for their exemplary work.

Bargaining Continued for Program Writers

Dec 21, 2018

Please see attachment.
Download:

BARGAINING_CONTINUED_FOR_PROGRAM_WRITERS.pdf

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