Veterans Renewing Your Michigan License

In accordance with 2012 PA 313, any veteran providing satisfactory proof of an honorable discharge is exempt from examination fees and licensing fees.
For consideration, please attach documentation to your application such as a copy of a DD Form 214, or DD 256 Certificate obtained after serving.

 HONORABLE DISCHARGE must be indicated on the accompanying
documentation for identification of the individual’s character of service
and type of separation.

 A free copy of a DD 214 can be obtained from the National Archives, and information for a request can be found at:
www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records. 

If you have renewed your license after October 1, 2012 you may apply for a refund. Send a request along with a copy of your DD 214 or DD 256 (stating honorable discharge) to:

 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Construction Codes / Electrical Division
P.O. Box 30255, Lansing, MI 48909

 Please contact the Electrical Division at (517) 241-9320 if you have
any questions prior to submission.

Reprinted from Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Construction Codes

Sherman Elementary 7th grade students visited
the JATC. Check out the video they created
from their visit.

Sherman Elementary 7th Graders
visit the JATC.

Kroger Boycott

The Northwest Ohio Building Trades
has issued a boycott of Kroger.

Please consider shopping at Costco, Meijer or your neighborhood grocery store.

Local 8 Member Loses Everything in House Fire

Brother Ty Wallace lost everything when his house burned to the ground in March. Fortunately, his wife and three small children were able to make it out of the house with no injuries.

Anyone interested in donating to the family can drop off items or a monetary donation at Local 8.

The children clothes sizes are:
Girls, size 3T- 4T
Boys, size 3T
Infant girls, size 18 mos.

They are also in need of diapers, size 4, and Similiac Sensitive formula (orange can).

If you have any questions, contact Bill Box at
734-625-9491.

JATC Blade Article

Recently, Blade Editor David Kushma published a nice article in the Toledo Blade about the JATC.

Local 8 is fortunate to have one of the top-rated apprenticeship schools in the country and it's nice to see our local newspaper acknowledging our facility and our programs.

Click on this link to read the article.

Business Manager Joe Cousino presents service pins to Local 8 Retirees. Above left is Retiree Thomas Jordan who receives his pin for 60 years of service. Above right Retiree John Rade, along with Retiree Al Fischer (right) receives his pin for 65 years of service.

Are you involved in your community?

The Northwest Ohio Building & Construction Trades is initiating a promotional campaign. We are looking for the unsung heroes who quietly give back to the community outside of their daily jobs as union electricians.

Many of our union brothers and sisters volunteer at their local church, charity, or community center or coach their children’s sports teams. If you know anyone who fits this role, please contact the Business Office at 419-666-8920 or send us an email at info@ibew8.org.