Local 8 Election of Officers - June 7, 2010   Results

Union Pride
Local 8 members employed with Laibe Electric proudly used their knowledge and skills in the building of the Lucas County Arena in downtown Toledo. Check out these photos of the project (courtesy of Bro. Rich Graven)

Accidents, Sicknesses & Deaths
Reported 5/17/2010
Brother Brian Bickford's wife had gallbladder surgery.
Brother Dan E. Sunday's mother passed away.

 Reported 6/7/2010
Retired Brother Joe Donofrio passed away.  He is the father of Bro. Michael Donofrio and grandfather of Bro. Matthew Donofrio.
Retired Brother Earl Shull passed away.

 Reported 6/21/2010
Brother Ed Rusch is in Flower Hospital.
Brother Dennis Wojcikowski had Achilles surgery.

Deaths

Our sympathies go to the family of Retired Brother Clair Gill, who passed away on July 14, 2010 at the age of 79.  Clair was brought into membership in September 1951, and began his retirement in July 1993. He was a 58 year member. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Our condolences go to the family of Retired Brother Homer Smallridge, who passed away May 16, 2010 at the age of 81.  Homer was initiated in March 1975.  He was employed with CSX Railroad.  His retirement began in January 1994. He was a 35 year member.

The Toledo Electrical Benefit Plans has re-launched the member login on their website.  The updated website became available on February 23.  You may visit the site to view your eligibility, hours, census data and beneficiary data, and submit electronic ERP (SUB) Fund applications.  Pension and SFBF information will be added soon.

    Union Privilege

    The AFL-CIO created Union Privilege in 1986 to provide union members and their families with valuable consumer benefits.  With Union Plus benefits, your union membership "pays" at work and at home.

Union Plus benefits, offered by Union Privilege, serve the interests of today's working families. The Union Plus brand promises the value, quality service and cost-savings that union members deserve.

Find out what Union Plus has to offer by visiting their website,
or contact Local 8's Union Plus representative Marsha Kerr Walatka at (313) 595-6374.

Michigan Career Transition Program

Michigan State Representative Kathy Angerer has informed us of a program for displaced workers called the "Career Transition Program."  This program was developed by the Michigan Credit Union League in partnership with the Michigan Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth.  It provides some $40 million in low interest educational loans to be used in vocational schools, trade schools, and accredited colleges for recently displaced or soon-to-be displaced workers to receive advanced training. 

To be eligible, you must be at least 21 years of age, have at least two years of prior full-time work experience, and be a member in good standing of a participating credit union.  For more information, visit www.ctpforcumembers.org, or call 1-800-285-WORKS.

Keep our money in the U.S.A.

Support American Jobs!
BUY UNION - BUY AMERICAN!  

Visit the AFL-CIO Union Label web site.

                                                    Visit King Louie America

Visit www.ShopUnionMade.org for union goods and services.

              Buy Union, Buy American: We've preached it for years, but now more than ever, it's crucial to show our support for our fellow laborers and buy products and services that are made in the USA.  Support American jobs, support our economy - it's a win-win situation. We have Union Shopping Guides available in the Business Office that can assist you in locating Union made goods and services.
                                          visit the Union Label & Service Trades Department web site.

Read the current issue of the Union Label's Label Letter newsletter.

           In the market for new boots?  Check out The Union Boot Pro.com
              These boots are made by members of Local 688 and 717 of the UFCW
               International Union.  Use coupon code Be0008mD for union discount.


ZebulonUSA.com, a retailer exclusively selling products made is the USA, has set up a discount code "IBEWLocal8" specific to our Local 8 membership. With this code members receive 10% off all merchandise at
                                              zebulonUSA/know your clothes.com.  Check it out!

Members' July Birthdays
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
        1
Thomas E. Fix 
Paul C. Jones 
Richard M. Panis 
Timothy A. Park 
Virginia L. Turner 
2
Teresa Nichoson 
Randy W. Patterson 
Shawn L. Russell 
3
Matthew J. Brenner 
Gabriel L. Cardenas 
Geoffrey C. Springstead 
James F. Winterfield 
4
Donald W. Holmes 
Rickey J. Horn 
Ryan P. Jones 
Nathan J. Nye 
Cary J. Ringle 
Darrel A. Williams 
5
Nicholas Kieffer 
Walter W. Lebarr 
Scott A. Rife 
Leslie T. Vanderhorst 
6
David L. Camper 
William Caskey 
Robert M. Foltz 
Randolph R. Martin Sr.
John M. Yoder 
7
Jeffrey L. Ballard 
Gus E. Haynes 
Paul B. Kayser 
Hilda . Ramirez 
Karen L. Ramsey 
Larry G. Whitmer 
8
Brian Hollar 
Jacquelyn S. Young 
9
Terry R. Cooper 
Anthony Gjurasin 
Darren C. Reeves 
David G. Shutters 
Anthony A. Weber 
10
Frank J. Alberts III
Rodney Baehr 
Gary M. Gibbons 
Dennis Hunt 
Ronald Zaciek 
11
James E. Beaty 
Justin Binder 
Duane A. Gibel 
Robert E. Lamb 
Steven M. Rollins 
Robert Spetz 
Jack D. Wylie 
12
David L. Flynt 
Ronald R. Haynes 
Ronnie F. Lopez 
Rodney P. Luck 
David McCloud 
Todd S. Morris 
Michael Reed 
Daniel G. Teniente 
Shawn A. Zeiter 
13
Thomas P. Enright 
Rick J. Hecklinger 
John F. Huff 
Anthony J. Koechley 
Joseph Lear 
Joshua M. Mohr 
Darla S. Sanders 
Edward E. Szymanski 
14
Thomas K. Burns 
Chad A. Haver 
James D. Kahn 
David M. Kazmierczak 
Gary D. Nachtrab 
Jeremy D. Smith 
Jeffrey L. Stone 
Kerry C. Welch 
15
Sharon K. Anderson 
Robert E. Hassen 
Scott E. James 
Christina M. Kieffer 
William E. Peart 
Salvador Rodriguez 
Diana L. Schwind 
16
Michael P. Martin 
Douglas Shepard 
Shawn Zaborski 
17
Matthew A. Goldi 
Edward E. Rusch 
Michael T. Van Wagner 
18
Mark A. Koester 
Steven M. Matheney 
Jonah W. Moehling 
Gary L. Racz Sr.
19
Bruce A. Glaser 
Kurt J. Kernahan 
John M. Mihalec 
Matthew A. Olejniczak 
David R. Sampsell 
Patrick J. Wilson 
20
Jerry L. Buchhop 
Matthew S. Dornan 
Richard N. Eckel 
Dustin C. Graham 
Jay A. Karns 
Nathan A. Vollmar 
21
David D. Austin 
John J. Entry 
Michael W. Graziani 
Bradley J. Haupricht 
Mark R. Hays 
James Huff Jr.
Brad Lumbrezer 
Gary T. Sigurdson 
Joseph B. Speiser 
James D. Szalkowski 
22
Jason D. Borer 
Zachary D. Jenkins 
Timothy A. Kiger 
Kevin D. Miekis 
Brian L. Wiemken 
23
Randy E. Artman 
Brian A. Aumiller 
Jane Bloomfield 
Leon M. Duckett 
Mark D. Ehrenfried 
Joseph D. Gray 
Jacob L. Parkhurst 
Thomas D. Rahman 
24
Cynthia M. Dice 
Michael J. Morrin 
Glen E. Paulette Jr.
Brian D. Reardon 
Kirk J. Robaszkiewicz 
25
Jared M. Bashaw 
Susan A. Benschoter 
Brian M. Dilley 
Ty H. Freeze 
26
Daniel Carstensen 
Ned T. Steele 
Victor Vold 
Matt K. Werner 
27
Jason L. Cook 
Linda Domer 
Michael D. Ferrari 
Jason M. Fish 
Bruce C. Hickman 
Ronald H. Kistler 
John P. Snavely 
Louis J. Zmudzinski II
28
George L. Ovalle Jr.
Stephanie A. Swan 
Jerrid A. Vonseggern 
29
Gianni A. Carrero 
Orlo R. Cully 
Lloyd Curtis 
Dennis C. Duffey 
Jason C. Feeney 
Tony G. Ferris 
Thomas E. Gahan 
Lucas J. McCloud 
Stephen C. Monnett 
Laurie R. Sheahan 
David R. Wellington 
30
Allen R. Aldrich 
Louis Calevro 
Suzanne M. Fowler 
Brad A. Matthews 
James G. Moehring 
Michael J. Patton 
Dennis J. Seibert 
31
Gary D. Barber 
John L. Bert III
Mitchell R. Currie 
Matthew M. Dearth 
Brian K. Dehm 
Karl M. Dubsky 
Mary Jo Gregor 
Michael A. Hoops 
James M. Hullinger 
Douglas Pawlowski 
Anthony Ulery 
Alex J. Vizi