Insulator & Asbestos Workers Local 14

IAHFIAW LOCAL 14 MEMBERS NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2024

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Special Order of Business

Wage rate allocation
During the Wednesday, April 3, 2024 union meeting, President Kilderry will hold a special order of business to discuss and vote on the allocation of our $4.10 increase which is due on May 1, 2024.
 

Upcoming Events

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 10, 2024
The Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Anyone interested in marching in this year’s parade must contact the union office at 215-289-4303 Ext. 3. Also, there will be long sleeve 3/4-inch zip pullover shirts available for a purchase of $50.00.
The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Rally and Meeting time will be Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM. We will meet on the North Side of JFK Blvd. between 18th & 19th. Streets.
 

Local 14 Pipe Coverers 7th. Annual Retirees Reunion
Thursday, April 11, 2024
REMINDER!!! The 6th. The annual Pipe Coverers Retirees Reunion will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 11:00 to 3:00 PM. The reunion is open to Active members as well as Retirees. The event will be held at the Philadelphia Ballroom located at 2014 Hornig Road, Philadelphia, PA. Lunch will be served. We will be holding blood serum draws with Fox Chase Cancer Center for Mesothelioma research during this event. Please call the union office at 215-289-4303 ext. 3 or e-mail Local14@insulators14.com to confirm your attendance. (Please notify us if you will be getting the blood serum to draw).
 

All-Star Labor Classic
Sunday, April 14, 2024
The 2024 All-Star Labor Classic sponsored by Philadelphia’s Organized Labor will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Holy Family University, 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. The All-Star Labor Classic is benefitting the Superhero Project and High School Athletes.

The doors open to the public at noon with FREE ADMISSION. If you are interested in playing, please contact the union office at 215-289-4303 Ext. 3 for practice location and details.
Website: allstarlaborclassic.com.
 

Beef & Beer
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
FYI: There will be a Beef & Beer immediately following the May 1, 2024 union meeting.
 

Insulators Local 14 Golf Classic
Ramblewood Country Club – Saturday, May 4, 2024
Insulators Local 14 Spring Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Ramblewood Country Club. The Ramblewood Country Club is located at 200 Country Club Parkway, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Registration will begin at 6:00 AM and all golfers will tee off at 8:00 AM. The cost of $75.00 per person will include green fees, a golf cart, and a barbecue at the end of the day. Local #14 members will receive a $15.00 discount (cost of $60.00 per person). Please send your check to the Union Office along with the names of the foursome you wish to play with. As always golfers who are retired members are guests and there will be no charge. For more information, please call the Union Office as soon as possible with April 19, 2024, being the official cut-off date.

For more information, please call the Union Office as soon as possible with April 19, 2024, being the official cut-off date.
 

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024
Download the Eligibility Letter & Application form HERE.
The scholarship application must be returned to the Union Office no later than April 30, 2024, if it is to be considered for this year’s awards.
 

Job Reporting Procedure

Reminder the Job Reporting Procedure is mandatory and is the responsibility of all Foremen to report/inform the union office the exact location of every job site. Reporting this information is very important in helping the agents to monitor your jurisdiction. When you begin a job, you will have the option to call the Union office, E-Mail, or complete a Job Report Card HERE.

These are your options for job reporting:

Union Office at 215-289-4303, Press Ext. 6 and leave the information on the voice mail.

E-Mail the Union Office at Local14@insulators14.com.

Complete On-line Report Card by following the prompts.

It is important that this information is accurate. Be sure to include your name and employer, the job location, and the name of the mechanical, plumbing or electrical contractor.
 

Joint Apprenticeship Committee Update

Contractor/Supervisor Asbestos Refresher Classes:

  •     March 2, 2024, 8:00 AM
  •     April 6, 2024, 8:00 AM
  •     May 11, 2024, 8:00 AM
  •     Please call the Training Center at (215) 533-0395 ext. 5 to confirm attendance!

PSM Refresher Classes:

Apprenticeship Applications

The Training Center is accepting applications for the September 2024 apprenticeship class.
Applications are available online at: www.insulators14jac.com.
In-person application pickup is available on the first Wednesday of the month from 8:00AM until 3:00PM.
Applications for the September 2024 class will close on May 17, 2024.

TWIC Card Information

Active TWIC cardholders are eligible for TSA Pre-Check Expedited Screening if they meet the eligibility criteria for the TSA Pre-Check Program. When making an airline reservation, enter the following information in the Known Traveler Number (KTN) field: the Credential Identification Number (CIN) is the eight-digit number printed under the bottom left of the barcode on the back of the TWIC card. For cardholders with the newest version of the TWIC card, the CIN is also embossed on the front of the card.

Upcoming Events
Please mark your calendar with the following events:  Details to follow in future newsletters.

Reminder: Credit union hours are Tuesday evening and also the Wednesday evening of the union meeting.
 
 Union Picnic:
Saturday, August 24, 2024
 
 Mesothelioma Golf Outing:
Friday, September 27, 2024
 

2024 Newsletters
Reminder
The Job Reporting Procedure is mandatory and is the responsibility of all Foremen to report/inform the union office the exact location of every job site. Reporting this information is very important in helping the agents to monitor your jurisdiction. When you begin a job you will have the option to call the Union office, E-Mail, or complete a Job Report Card.

On-line Forman Job Report

These are your options for job reporting:

1. Union Office at 215-289-4303, Press Ext. 6 and leave the information on the voice mail.

2. E-Mail the Union Office at local14@insulators14.com.

3. Complete Job Report Card.

It is important that this information is accurate! Be sure to include your name and employer, the job location, and the name of the mechanical, plumbing or electrical contractor.


 
If you have any questions please feel free to call the union office.
 

Fraternally,
Stephen F. Pettit
Business Manager