LU 1906 News Briefs


September

Brothers and Sisters
Please be aware that due to schedule conflicts with the International Millwright committee and Combined Millwright COnference our September meeting will be held on Tuesday September 18, 2007, 8:00 pm at 1803 Spring Garden St. Please make an Effort to attend, and please pass the word on the job.

June

Congratulations to Brother Sean McMullin for his victory at this years JAC contest. Great Job Sean.

May 2007

     Brothers and Sisters, Classes are forming Immediately for

GE Familiarization

Tues. 5/29/07 5:30pm

Wed. 5/30/07 5:30pm

Thurs. 5/31/07 5:30pm

Fri. 6/1/07 5:30pm

Sat 6/2/07 7:30 pm

Millwright Health & Safety

Mon. 5/21/07 5:30pm

Wed 5/23/07 5:30pm

Please call Apprentice School (215)824-2300 to register for classes & Union Hall (215)569-2558 to confirm attendance

Also, congratulations to this Years Contest Winner - Sean McMullen. Best Wishes for all graduating apprentices.

April 2007

     Brothers and Sisters, Trips to the International training facility in Las Vegas are organizing now for Combustion Turbines, Steam Turbines, and Conveyor. Contact Rich Kelly for details.       This Years contest and JAC Open house will be May 4, Competing will be brothers Matthew J., Sean McM., and Jack F. best of luck to all.      Brothers interested in being a part of the 1906 Dragon boat crew should contact Rich or Tim.      A Special Called meeting has been scheduled for May 22, 2007 for the Nomination of one Trustee for a term of 3 years. The Election for this position will be held on Tuesday June 26, 2007. Work Safe.

December 2006

     Brothers and Sisters, are you familiar with working rules and stewards duties? Now is the time to refresh yourself, take a few moments this month to review your working rules and Duties of a Steward. Its up to every one of us make sure we are taking due diligence.
     The Childrens Christmas party will be held December 2, help is needed to set up at 9 am if you have some free time. Party will start at 1 pm.
      The Members Set out will be December 12, For those of you who haven't set foot in the hall since the Memorial day set out, it is still located at 18th and Spring Garden St. in Philadelphia.
     Regarding the Conveyor Classes to be held in Las Vegas Beginning in February, you will need the Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) card, Arial Lift Operator (High Reach) Training, and Millwright Rigging. (Those Journeymen having graduated the JAC within the last 2 years should have these training classes up to date). Classes have been scheduled as follows:
           Arial Lift Operator - February 8th and 10th
           Powered Industrial Truck - February 17
           UBC Rigging - January 16
To Sign Up, call the JAC training Facility at 1 (215) 824-2300

October 2006

Brothers and Sisters, Effective Immediately regularly scheduled meetings of Local 1906 will be held only on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Details regarding Holiday set out and operating business meetings for December will be forth coming. You would have known about the meeting schedule change had you attended the last meeting. Also, Language changes to the disability benefit, and payment amount change to the disability benefit were passed by member vote. Work is being planned now in local Refineries. Is your PSM Card Valid? If it is expiring soon or has expired contact the JAC to find out about upcoming classes or refreshers. Let's be ready to man the jobs. Scholarship Checks will be distibuted at our next regularly scheduled meeting on October 24, 2006.

March/April 2006

Congratulations to the Apprentices who will be participating in the JAC Contest on May 12, Joseph B, Victor G, and Campbell S. If you know of any young men or women who are interested in the trade please direct them to The JAC web site for further information on testing. Also Remember that 2006 Primary Elections are approaching quickly with PA Primaries May 16 and NJ primaries June 6.

September 2005:

Congratulations to our Millwright Softball team, who put forth a valiant effort this year, Many thanks to all of the Brothers who turned out for the event, and to coach Tom O. for all his hard work. Are you a Millwright from local 1906? If you are and you'd like to find out more about what is happening in our local, meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, that's right we have more meetings than just the set outs. Hope to see you there.

August 2005:

August first is a signal summer is half over with only four more weeks of hot humid weather. Keep cool and informed, attend your local union meetings.

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July 2005:

Websters Dictionary defines a Milestone as "A significant event in history or in a person's life". Local 1906 had one of each in the past year. In July 2004, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of our Charter, and in July 2005, Bud H. our Business Agent for 18 years retired.

During our 51 year history we have had only 5 Business Agents, our first was George W. followed by Ed H., Gary M., Dave M. and in 1987 we elected Bud.This averages out to one agent every 10 years.

Our local was in existance for only 12 years when Bud joined the union. No sooner had he become an apprentice in our young local when he was called to duty by his country during the Viet Nam War. Bud fulfilled his obligation serving as a United States Marine. After returning home from the service he completed his millwright apprenticeship. Bud's concern for 1906 was apparent early on earning him the respect of everyone in the local, and he was soon elected our Financial Secretary.

In 1987, we elected Bud as BA in a landslide. We are extremely fortunate to have Bud almost double that 10 year BA average. Over the past 18 years he provided us and the entire Brotherhood with stable, level-headed leadership earning him the respect and admiration of everyone, including our top Officers. In a recent conversation with Doug Baines the topic turned to Bud's retirement. Doug spoke of how much Bud will be missed by the top officers in the UBC. I told him I know how they feel because all of us in 1906 are fortunate to know the benefits of his contributions to the Brotherhood, our apprenticeship, our members, and our contractors.

Think of the significance of these two events in one year.

I will miss a very good friend. Enjoy good health and happiness, Bud.

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June 2005:

Summer is just around the corner. Don't forget where your income to take that vacation was made, LU 1906. Attend your local union meetings.

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May 2005:

Congratulations to Bill Mc on winning the Millwright portion of the Annual Contest/Openhouse on May 6th. As usual it was a good contest with all the men doing an outstanding job, but Bill performed best and walked away with top honors. Next time you see Bill on the job or at a meeting tell him you're proud he is in 1906.

May is a busy month for LU 1906. First, the Annual Contest/Open House takes place on the 6th starting at 8:00 am. Make sure to stop by the Apprentice School after work or during the day to cheer on our soon-to-be journeymen. This is an important day for them, set a few minutes aside and see what they build in 8 hours!

Second, it's Mothers Day on the 8th. Don't forget!

Third, nominations for Executive Board positions are on the 10th. Now is the time to step up and run for a position, especially if you're always whining about how things are within the local. Make a difference and run for an office.

Fouth, our Annual Memorial Day Set-out is on the 24th. Come to this meeting and honor the MEN who made huge sacrifices to get 1906 started, and all the others who worked to make it what it is and keep it going.

Fifth, on the 31st, applications are being accepted for apprenticeship. If you know someone interested in joining the local to make it better (not just to collect a paycheck) tell them about our program.

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April 2005:

I hope all our retired Brothers will attend the Pension Meeting at the Apprentice school Tuesday April 4, 2005 at 8: 00 a.m. Come out to see old friends and here what is happening with your pension.

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March 2005:

Spring Journeyman Upgrade Registration begins March 1, 2005 at the apprenticeship school from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Sharpen your skills attend the class of your choice.

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February 2005:

Spend an evening out, attend your local union meeting.

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January 2005:

Happy New Year! 2004 was a good year for LU1906 celebrating out 50th Anniversary and plentiful work. As 2005 begins take a moment and reflect on the blessings all of us have: family, health, friends, good paying jobs, a great local, good representatives, and a bright future. Work safe in the coming year, get active and stay active in your local.

Remember, union dues should be paid before the new quarter begins. Jan. Feb. March, should have been paid in Dec.

Local 1906 has the following weeks reserved in Las Vegas for the GE Turbine Training: Feburary 21, 28, March 7, April 18, May 16, June 20. Each class holds 10 people. If you have the prerequisite training or will complete it soon please call the hall and schedule a week.

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