To All Local 169 Members
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Due to the recent developments surrounding the surge in COVID-19 cases, the MDHHS, ( Michigan Department of Health & Human Services ) has instituted a three week “ pause “ to attempt to slow the spread of the virus. As in the past, Boilermakers Local 169 will be reinstating the protocols that were in place at the beginning of the pandemic. The front lobby will be closed. Any reports or forms can be delivered through the drop off slot in the front door. We will continue operations at the Union Hall and satellite offices throughout the state. Union dues can be paid via the U.S. Postal Service or over the phone with a credit card.
The Training Center is currently closed. As I stated at the last Union Meeting, our annual December dinner, following the meeting has been cancelled. If the December Union Meeting is cancelled, you will be notified as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, these steps must be taken to ensure the health and safety of our staff and members. Recent developments regarding vaccines have been very encouraging, and I am certain that eventually, things will return to normal. Until then, we must all do our part to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our Brother & Sister Boilermakers. Stay safe & stay well!
Bob Hutsell BM/ST
Boilermakers Local 169
Due to the recent developments surrounding the surge in COVID-19 cases, the MDHHS, ( Michigan Department of Health & Human Services ) has instituted a three week “ pause “ to attempt to slow the spread of the virus. As in the past, Boilermakers Local 169 will be reinstating the protocols that were in place at the beginning of the pandemic. The front lobby will be closed. Any reports or forms can be delivered through the drop off slot in the front door. We will continue operations at the Union Hall and satellite offices throughout the state. Union dues can be paid via the U.S. Postal Service or over the phone with a credit card.
The Training Center is currently closed. As I stated at the last Union Meeting, our annual December dinner, following the meeting has been cancelled. If the December Union Meeting is cancelled, you will be notified as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, these steps must be taken to ensure the health and safety of our staff and members. Recent developments regarding vaccines have been very encouraging, and I am certain that eventually, things will return to normal. Until then, we must all do our part to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our Brother & Sister Boilermakers. Stay safe & stay well!
Bob Hutsell BM/ST
Boilermakers Local 169
2020 Local 169 Election Results
Congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board!
Robert Hutsell - Business Manager (by acclimation)
Michael Card - President (by acclimation)
Donald Fajardo - Vice-President
Lori Custer - Recording Secretary (by acclimation)
Scott Ivey - Chairman of the Trustees
Jamie Ratliff - Trustee
James L. Howard - Trustee
Michael Dodson - Inspector (by acclimation)
Support Locked Out Workers!
Thirty Edmonton families have been going without paychecks and benefits since June 28. That’s when CESSCO Fabrication & Engineering Ltd. locked workers out of their jobs. Workers had been bargaining with the company for over 2.5 years, and CESSCO wanted them to accept a contract that would gut wages, pension contributions and protective seniority language. Rather than continue negotiating, CESSCO locked the workers out.
During a pandemic. During a time of unprecedented economic and personal uncertainty.
The workers, members of Boilermakers Local 146, just want to go back to work. They want to continue negotiating while they keep doing the quality work they’ve done for years for CESSCO.
To support these locked out workers, please visit here.
During a pandemic. During a time of unprecedented economic and personal uncertainty.
The workers, members of Boilermakers Local 146, just want to go back to work. They want to continue negotiating while they keep doing the quality work they’ve done for years for CESSCO.
To support these locked out workers, please visit here.
Congratulations to the Fall 2020 Graduating Class!
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Local 169 2020 Scholarship Award Winner
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2020 Winner:
Nico Zarb Nico will be starting his second year at the University of Michigan in the fall. |
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Pulse Mig Welding Training Now Offered in Area One
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Journeymen, if you are interested in working the upcoming Bluewater Project, you must be RMD trained. Training will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4PM until 8PM at the Area One training center. Call Ashley at (313) 584-8520 to sign up. There is a maximum of four welders per training session.
If you cannot make a Tuesday or Thursday class, please call the union hall to speak with Jamie about scheduling training on an alternate date. |
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I N C A S E Y O U M I S S E D I T . . .
Joshua Slater wins 2018 BNAP Apprentice of the Year Competition
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Branden Dormire wins 2017 BNAP Apprentice of the Year competition
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Congratulations to Branden Dormire on winning the BNAP Apprentice of the Year competition. Winners were announced at a banquet on Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Denver, CO. Branden and his partner from the Great Lakes Area also won the team award.
Branden worked and studied hard for weeks leading up to the competition. Thank you. Branden, for your hard work and dedication! |
