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SPECIAL ORDER
OF BUSINESS
at the Regular Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at
7:00 p.m., 8600 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO, Lower Level.
The current agreement between
the Mechanical Contractors Association and Local Union 533
expires May 31, 2008. The Negotiating Committee may reach a
tentative agreement that could be presented to the body at
this meeting. If approved, the distribution of money will be
discussed and voted on. If rejected, a strike vote may be in
order.
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NOTICE OF
NOMINATIONS
NOMINATIONS will be accepted at the May 6th
membership
meeting for one Trustee each for the Pension, Health &
Welfare and Savings Funds, whose terms expire on July 1,
2008. The term of office for each Trustee position will run
for three years.
Positions
Terms Expiring
H & W Fund Trustee - Tom Brothers
Pension Fund Trustee – Kerry Brandt
Savings Fund Trustee – Allen Davis
NOMINATORS
Only eligible Journeymen Pipefitters in good standing, as
provided in Local Union 533's By-Laws and the
United Association Constitution, who have paid dues through
the month of February 2008, prior to 7:00 P.M. on May 6,
2008, are eligible to nominate candidates for the positions
listed. Any
member who owes or have paid a reinstatement fee (a late
payment penalty) one year prior to the date of the election
will not be eligible to nominate candidates or to vote at
the election.
NOMINEES
Candidates must be in good standing as indicated for
nominators for two years prior to the date of the election
and must accept nominations at the meeting.
ELECTION
DATE
The Election will be held at the membership meeting Tuesday,
June 3, 2008, lower level, 8600 Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City,
Missouri 64138. Only eligible Journeymen members
in good
standing, who have paid dues through the month of March
2008, may vote.
RECENT MEMORIALS
Our sincere condolence to the family of our brother member
who has passed.
DEATH BENEFIT NUMBER AT L93
Life Member, James “Estill” Jacks, 93, of Ellisville,
Missouri
passed away March 22, 2008. He was initiated
October 16, 1942 and retired July 1, 1978. He’s been a
member for 65-years.
MCA/PFAC
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Letters for scholarship applications have been mailed to the
active journeyman pipefitters. For members=
sons or daughters who will be graduating from high school in 2008 and interested in applying for the MCA/PFAC
scholarship, please call the MCA office at (816) 523-3341 or
to receive an official application form, please write to the
MCA/PFAC, 9229 Ward Parkway, Suite 270, Kansas City, MO
64114.We ask that you pick up an application soon, because other
documents are required to accompany the completed application forms by April 18, 2008.
BUILDING TRADES RIGHT TO JOBS RALLY
Members not presently working and retired members are
encouraged to sign up for a bus trip to Jefferson City on
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 7:00 – 4:30. We will travel to the
Capital to have
our voices heard on labor related issues & legislation such
as JOBS, the economy, and health care. Let’s show our
support in this worthwhile, fun-filled, rewarding
experience. Bus transportation and lunch will be provided.
To sign up, please call the hall at 816-523-1533.
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT
REMINDER
Bob Burks is at the Union Hall every
Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. and later at
Union Meeting held the first Tuesday night of each month.
FIVE YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The Training Center takes applications for the
Apprenticeship program the first Monday of each month from
8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M... If the first Monday is a holiday,
it will be the following Monday. Applications can only be
picked up that Monday, but may
be returned any Monday
through Friday between 8:00 A.M. & 4:00 P.M. If you know
anyone interested in applying for the apprenticeship, please
have them call (816) 761-8800 and ask for the information
line where they can get additional information.
VALVE REPAIR JOURNEYMAN CLASS
The
Training Center is looking at running a Valve Repair
Journeyman Class if we have enough participation. For
Journeyman members interested, please call the Training
Center at (816) 761-8800 to sign up.
ORBITAL WELDING CLASS
The Training Center is looking at running an Orbital
Welding
Class if we have enough participation. For members
interested, please call the Training Center at (816)
761-8800 to sign up.
REFRIGERANT 410A SAFETY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
The Training Center is providing Refrigerant 410A
Training and Certification Classes for members of
Pipefitters LU 533. Please contact the Training Center to
enroll in the class.
OSHA 10 CLASS
Will be offered, please contact the
Training Center at (816) 761-8800 to sign up.
INFORMATIONAL UPDATES
Please notify the business
office
for address, telephone number or beneficiary changes
including email addresses, mobile numbers and pager numbers.
These updates are critical in case of emergencies. Please
note that our business office will always
notify members of emergency calls
from their families, but
we are also dependant on members to update our office with
this information. Please send your updated information to
the Pipefitters Business office at 8600 Hillcrest Rd.,
Kansas City, MO 64138 or call us at (816) 523-1533.
THE PIPEFITTERS FRINGE BENEFIT
Questions or information regarding the Health & Welfare
or Pension Funds should be directed to Wilson-McShane at
(816) 361-0206, fax number (816) 444-4275 located at 8600
Hillcrest Rd., Suite A, Kansas City, Missouri 64138. Wilson-McShane
can also
be reached at (816) 756-3313, toll free (866)
756-3313 at
3100 Broadway, Suite 805, Kansas City, Missouri
64111.
Fraternally,
Scott A. Forbes,
Financial Sec'y-Treas.
RETIREES
The Pipefitter Retirees will
meet the third Wednesday, April 16th
at the
union hall, lower level. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and Lunch
served at Noon. As usual we ask you to bring a covered dish,
salad and/or dessert and your own place settings, drinks
will be
provided. Come early and do a lot of visiting. A
special invitation is extended to our disabled members to
attend along with retirees, wives, widows and guests for
great food and company. See you there!
President -- Bill
Evinger
Vice Presidents –
Helen Bentley and Jeanette Cole
Treasurer --Thelma Hemenway
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