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July/August 2003 IBEW Journal
L.U. 1307 (u), SALISBURY, MDBro. Mike Gates retired June 1 from his position as a relay technician at Connectiv and has the locals best wishes for retirement. He was hired by Delmarva Power, now Conectiv Power Delivery, in 1968 as a journeyman lineman to work in the Princess Anne District. He was awarded a Trouble Serviceman position in the Grasonville District in 1979 and transferred to the Centreville office when the Grasonville office closed. In 1991 he became a relay tester and progressed through the ranks before becoming relay technician 1998. Mike remained in that position until his retirement. Heres wishing Bro. Mike Gates a very long and happy retirement. We are entering an era when organized labor will be tested to the limits. A number of our elected officials are not what you would call labor friendly. Times like these make your support of COPE more important than ever. Along with that, support of your local is extremely importantso show your support by attending meetings. Your union can only help you if it remains strong. And remaining strong means a commitment from its membership to show its unity. Remember, its your union and its only as good as you make it. Edward D. Sparks, F.S.
L.U. 1501 (ees,em,mo,pet&rts), BALTIMORE, MDManTech International Corporation represented by IBEW Local 1501-2 announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded ManTechs Aerospace Technology of Greenbelt, MD, the George M. Low Award as the premier large business services contractor for NASA for 2002. This is the highest award NASA presents in any given year to any of its contractors. ManTech is the principal union contractor responsible for providing comprehensive integration, all environmental test engineering and operations support for space systems. ManTech has more than 200 Local 1501-2 engineers and technicians at Goddard. Commenting on the award, ManTech Chairman, CEO and Pres. George J. Pedersen stated, "We welcome this award as a symbol of the hard work and dedication of ManTech employees who support NASA. We appreciate the opportunity to have worked with NASA on key programs over the years at Goddard and we look forward to continuing cooperation in the future. We could not have performed so well without the 100 percent support of IBEW Local 1501-2 and their representative, Dion F. Guthrie." Thomas J. Rostkowski, P.S.
L.U. 1701 (catv,ees,i,o&u), OWENSBORO, KYExamining Board Chairman Kenny Woodward reports that all of our fifth-year apprentices passed the J.W. exam. Good luck to the new Journeymen in their future endeavors. The Apprenticeship Committee would like to thank all of the apprentices and journeymen who donated their time and efforts in wiring a Habitat for Humanity home last winter. We had a good turnout. Bus. Mgr. Harold Baggett and Pres. Gary Osborne report that Amtech Electric, a large non-union electrical contractor out of Lexington, KY, has signed a letter of assent and has also picked up a small project at the Carhartt plant in Hanson, KY. This job should be near completion by the time this article is printed. We welcome Amtech and hope they will continue to seek work in this area. The state of Kentucky has passed an Electrical Licensing Law that will go into effect July 15. Thanks to Pres. Osborne, who has been working tirelessly for several years to get this legislation passed. A Workers Memorial service was held April 25 at the Owensboro Council of Labor Workers Memorial on the Daviess County Courthouse lawn. WKW employee and Local 1701 member Donna Haynes conducted the ceremonies. In sadness we report the passing of retired members Billy Sharp and T.L. Liles. May they rest in peace. Tim Blandford, P.S.
L.U. 1984 (rr), WAYCROSS, GAOn May 16, 2003, Local Chairman and System Council 9 Vice Chairman Jerry Richardson received the prestigious Harold F. Hammond award for his outstanding safety achievements from the Association of American Railroads in Washington, D.C. He was also recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives for his tireless devotion to protecting the safety of coworkers and his fellow citizens of Waycross and the surrounding areas. The officers and members of Local 1984 thank Bro. Richardson for his devotion to the union and community. L.W. Kurrasch Jr., R.S.
L.U. 2320 (t), MANCHESTER, NHThe hazy days of summer are with us and as of this writing; there is no contract in sight. The T-6 Council meetings with Verizon are ongoing. Health care cost is again looming large on the agenda. As always, remember, "Quality doesnt cost, it pays". Up-to-the minute news is available on our web site (www.IBEW2 320.org), so keep the hits going. Remember those strike funds! John Murphy, P.S.
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All in the family: Local 1307 retiree Newman
Sonnier, left, with his grandson Chris Sonnier, who was sworn in by his father,
Executive Board member Tom Sonnier (right).
The Local 1701 graduating class standing, left to right,
Willie Spoon, Alison Rose, Jerry Millay and Brad Duncan. Kneeling are Adrian
Smith, John Bishop, Riche Cook and John Johnson.