Weekly Update! 

Office Staff:

As always, a reminder about Dues. Your Dues take a day or two to process most times, so please keep them up to date monthly or quarterly in advance.

Please keep your personal information up to date! 

Call 2083434861 and let our great staff update your information if needed. 

Assistant Business Manager:

Monthly resign begins Monday the 10th and ends Sunday the 16th

Negotiations for a new Underground Addendum begins in June. This is part of the Outside Construction Contract, There is no impact or affect to the Inside. 

The Hall tested and passed two new Outside Linemen. 

Montana Linemen Rodeo! 

If you or anyone is interested in attending or sponsoring the event, here is some helpful information:

Donations can be mailed to:

MTLRA

1205 Grizzly Gulch Dr

Helena, MT 59601

President: Dave Dixon

4062073011

Treasurer: Selena Fowler

7609003204

Platinum Sponsorship: 3000

Gold: 2000-2999

Silver: 1000-1999

Bronze: 500-999

Patron: Up to 500

Event: 350

Pole Sponsor: 200

Organizer:

New Electrical Contractor ALERT!

Red Pine Electric - Treasure Valley

Current Membership: 1309

April Organizing Numbers:

8 Inside

7 Outside

18 Professional and Industrial

Total: 33

The Organizer attended the most recent Electrical Board Meeting, which last for a considerable amount of time. Neogitated rule making will be delayed until the Legislature ends the session. Ratios and Rules for the Industry currently do not include supervision of apprentices, or a ratio of Journeyman to Apprentice. 

Please remember Union Contracting Classes, see the prior Weekly Updates for information!

Telecommunications:

Telecom would like to thank Sharla Root and her team of Stewards for their efforts last week. 

We've seen a reduction in investigation volume due to new procedures by the Company which is always good news for the workforce. 

No new information to report regarding the Corporate changes with TPG/ATT

Legislative Affairs:

The Budgets for the State Government are still uncertain as the House and Senate remain divided on the effort. The House continues to decline as much Federal money as they can ( Remember, this is from Taxes YOU pay ), and continue to bicker over the seperation of powers. Please get involved, the Legislature has attacked electrical licensing and requirements for several consecutive years now and eventually the damm will break without your support and engagement. 

Business Manager:

The 40th IBEW Convention was moved from September of 2021 to May of 2022. 

Remember this week's Union Meeting includes an allocation of Funds the Inside Agreement. 

Stay Safe!