Fall 2022

 
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
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Our next membership meeting will take place on December 9 at 8:00 pm. It will be in Area 1 at the Boilermakers Union Hall, 1755 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101. 
 
Current Union dues for 2022 are $52.35 in accordance with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Constitution. The Union Hall accepts, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Payments can be made both at the Union Hall and over the phone.

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training can now be taken online. Please visit our website – www.boilermakerslocal169.com- for more information.

Retirees: Retiree luncheons have resumed.

 Area 1 Retiree luncheon is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am at the Brown Derby Bar, 10661 West Jefferson, River Rouge, Mi.

 Area 2 Retirees are holding luncheons on the first Thursday of every month at 11am at Whitlow’s Forerunner Restaurant located at 4610 Airline Rd, Muskegon MI. All retirees and members from all areas are welcome to attend.

 Area 3 Retirees luncheon lunch is returning to the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  We will be meeting at Green Spot Pub on December 21, 2022, at 11am. Green Spot Pub is located at 808 N. Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858.

 Area 4 retirees’ lunches are on the first Tuesday of the month at 11am in Rapid River at Jacks Restaurant 7898 S. Main Street, Rapid River, MI. Area 4 retirees also meet in Marquette on the second Tuesday of the month at 11am at Crossroads Bar on the corner of County Rd 553 and County Road 480.

Hoodies have been restocked and are available in sizes ranging from medium through 3XL. The Cost is $40.00. Payments can be made with cash, check, or credit. If you live out of the area and would like to order one, please call the hall. Additional shipping charges will be added. Baseball caps are also available. Varsity jackets are available by special order. Please contact the Union Hall for details.

I want to thank everyone that voted in this year's midterm elections. Candidates that support union interests now control the Michigan House, Senate, Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General for the first time in 40 years! I have already contacted our International Brotherhood to work on legislation that will increase work opportunities for Boilermakers in the State of Michigan.

Any current apprentice that is eligible to utilize their G.I. Bill should contact their branch of service regarding this benefit. Your apprenticeship training qualifies for reimbursement under the terms of the G.I. Bill. I advise all apprentices who qualify to take advantage of this well-deserved benefit.

I encourage ALL MEMBERS to attend this month's Union Meeting. This is our Annual Christmas Meeting which will be followed by dinner and beverages. Come spend some quality time with your union brothers and sisters. This is a great opportunity to catch up with those members you haven't seen in a while and enjoy some Holiday Cheer. Let's make this event bigger than last year. I look forward to seeing you there.

Congratulations to member, Alex Ogren and his wife on the birth of their baby boy, Matthew. He was born on October 25, 2022.

Congratulations to member Frank Williamson and family who welcomed new baby boy, Caleb. He was born on October 27, 2022.

Congratulations to member Brad Tanner and family on the birth of their baby boy, Lincoln. He was born on November 2, 2022.

Congratulations to member, Shane Wroblewski and family on the birth of their son on November 2, 2022. His name is Miles.

Our condolences to the family of retired member Duane Suluk who passed away on September 9, 2022. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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Condolences to the family of retired member Howard Gauthier. Please keep his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.