The Pride
April-June 2013
The Home of High Performance / High Value Finishing Craft Workers
49ers Stadium
Santa Clara
On the cover:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
San Francisco
Inside The PRIDE
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Congratulates New
General President Ken
Rigmaiden of Local 12
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Service
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Now that the work is
here, are you ready?
DISTRICT COUNCIL 16
THE HOME OF
HIGH PERFORMANCE/
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CRAFT WORKERS
High Performance
High Value
of Training
11 Director
Alex Beltran is on a
mission of training for
all members
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Scholarship application and Topic
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49ers new Stadium;
San Francisco Projects
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Our IUPAT Oath of
Obligation
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Business Representatives report on Local
Issues
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High Performance
Message from the Business Manager
High Value
achieved under their direction.
There is not enough time or
room to list all those things that
were shared but to recap some,
the policies and programs such
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Union is the best it has ever
been, moving headquarters
to Maryland along with the
Finishing Trades Institute,
becoming a political force that
had been nonexistent and the
fact that we may not be the
biggest labor union but we
are known throughout the
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our weight class and hold our
own is a huge testament to the
leadership of James Williams.
Chris Christophersen
Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer
District Council 16
I would like to start this
article by thanking and
congratulating our former
General President James A.
Williams on his retirement. As I
was in attendance at our recent
General President’s Advisory
Committee (GPAC) meetings
General President Williams
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share some insight on where
our organization was headed
and the accomplishments he
and his leadership team has
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“General President
Rigmaiden has served in
an executive leadership
role under James Williams
from the beginning and has
established himself over the
course of those years as a
leader among leaders. We are
equally as proud to call him
one of us as he is a proud
member of Local 12, District
Council 16.”
Though change in our
leadership has begun I am
equally excited and proud
to have participated in the
process along with my fellow
counterparts across the United
States and Canada in the
unanimous endorsement of
now General President Ken
Rigmaiden to serve as our
leader. General President
Rigmaiden has served in an
executive leadership role under
James Williams from the
beginning and has established
himself over the course of those
years as a leader among leaders.
We are equally as proud to call
him one of us as he is a proud
member of Local 12, District
Council 16. I look forward to
working with General President
Rigmaiden on his policies and
programs and moving this
Union forward.
Now let’s get started on
accomplishing our own
agenda. Smart Choices/
Healthy Rewards as of now
all of you active members
should have received the latest
communication from your
Health and Welfare Trust
Fund. Inside that envelope is
everything you need to help
you and your family achieve
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lives not to mention helping
in controlling costs. We as a
membership failed last fall and
it’s time to act!!! and the good
news is that it’s not too late.
I am asking you to take
advantage of the very things
you as members have been
asking this leadership and
trustees to achieve. We have all
worked hard in implementing
new programs in our health
care plan to better serve our
members and it starts now.
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promise and election form on
behalf of you and your spouse
and complete your “free”
biometric screenings by May 31,
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I urge you to get the facts about
this new and improved plan
by contacting your Business
Representatives, trust fund
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union meetings to ask questions.
If you have already taken
advantage of the new Smart
Choices/Healthy Rewards
program last fall as my wife
and I have, THANK YOU!!! It
will be nice to hear about the
rewards our members will be
able to utilize later as a result of
having started in this program
since January 1, 2013.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all those
members who have served
and will be continuing to serve
on our Local Union Executive
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to central bodies. As everybody
should be aware these next 2
months will serve as a platform
to our future leadership
within District Council 16, as
Nominations and Elections
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Executive Board members will
be conducted at the last Local
owners of a facility that they
can call their own. I would
like to thank all of you for
recognizing the needs of our
members and to tell you, you
have done a great service to
us all. The same situation in
our Local Unions in Oakland
looks like it will produce the
same results for our members.
At this time there is still some
due diligence to accomplish but
the east bay team is anxiously
awaiting word that they will be
moving into our Apprenticeship
building and has done an
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“I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all those not only the needs of our
members but other building
members who have served
trades crafts that occupy the
and will be continuing to
existing building with us as well.
serve on our Local Union
We will keep you informed as it
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progresses. Our San Francisco
and delegates to central
Local Unions are also getting
excited that they will have the
bodies. I look forward to
opportunity to lease a portion
working with our future
of the Sheet Metal Workers
and existing leaders in the
building on Market Street in
coming years.”
downtown San Francisco. This
building has more accessible
As an update from my previous parking, in a prime location
and we will be able to access
pride article, the purchase of
bigger meeting rooms and
a building in the South Bay
transportation options. Also,
region representing Local
congratulations to Jessica
Unions 12, 507, and 1621 has
Cochrane, Administrative
been going extremely well. The
Business Representatives, Local Assistant of Local Union 718 for
her anticipated birth of her new
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child in the month of May.
of these Local Unions have
represented their membership
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and this District Council
proudly and have demonstrated
patience and hard work. Their
Chris Christophersen
hard work in performing their
Business Manager/Secretaryduties over the years has put
Treasurer
them in a position to have
District Council 16
our membership being proud
Union meetings in May and
June 2013 as per Section 180,
181, 182 and 183 Local Union
Nominations and Elections
of the IUPAT Constitution. I
would encourage all members
who are interested in running
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particular attention to Section
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of eligibility rules in order to
meet the requirements. I look
forward to working with our
future and existing leaders in
the coming years.
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Director of Service
Les Proteau
We are well into this year and
have seen an increase in jobs
for all our crafts. This is what
we have been waiting for. We
always say it’s all about you the
member, your jobs, your hours.
Now that the jobs are here, are
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answer to that question needs to
be YES!
Ask yourself: Do I have
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updated as required by so many
contractors and by the Collective
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(OSHA 30, booms and lifts,
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Training). Have you attended
and completed the classes to
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stayed informed on all the issues
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signed up for the Smart Choices
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repetitious, but there is a reason
I repeat these things over and
over. It’s not getting done!
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I hear the same comments come
from out of work members
complaining they can’t get a
job or keep a job. “Why is my
health insurance only 3 months
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same complaints from the
contractors, superintendents
and foremen; “Why can’t you
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or apprentices that can show up
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I have tried motivating and
making everyone aware of one
thing; You have to do it! Get
trained and up to speed with
your skills and up to date with
the knowledge of your trade.
Know what’s going on and don’t
rely on second hand information
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local meetings.
“I have tried motivating
and making everyone
aware of one thing; You
have to do it! Get trained
and up to speed with your
skills and up to date with
the knowledge of your
trade.”
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Training (SCT) 1, which is in
our master agreements, and we
are ready to start SCT 2. This
will be the second phase of the
program beginning in July. If
you are a Supervisor, Foreman
or leadman you need to have
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will be out enforcing the contract
and if you are running work you
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SCT 2 we will still be teaching
SCT 1, so it’s not too late to get
into a class. As is stated in the
agreements you must complete
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program, you must attend and
complete the mandatory class
Survival of the Fittest.
By now all have heard about the
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program, hopefully you have
all signed up for this and are on
your way to the six month dollar
bank and the road to a healthy
life and a long career.
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questions please contact
your Local Union Business
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advocate and are there to help
you.
Work safe and treat each other
with respect, you are the best of
the best.
Fraternally,
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Director of Service
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John Sherak
There is no doubt that the last
5 years have been the worst in
the history of this Union. We
have seen and caught so many
sub-contractors cheating public
works laws that it has become
an unfortunate situation. This
economy has forced so many
sub-contractors into bidding so
low, that it’s put a lot of subs in
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this has also given the construction market an unrealistic pricing scale to the general contractor and the end user. With all the
Unions competing for work it’s
no doubt that there was going to
be a lot of jurisdictional disputes
and raiding of other Unions
work. The attack on 9/11, the
crash of the market in 2008, and
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as Enron and Madoff has been
the most damaging to our multiemployer pension plans I have
ever seen. I know as a trustee
of the Floor Covering Pension
Fund and as the Director of Organizing this has been one of the
most painful experiences I have
ever seen and have had to deal
with.
We all know that politics plays
a major role in the construction
industry and we need to support
the politicians that will support
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getting these projects started
is at the Planning Commission
level. Our political involvemnt
on these boards and commissions is key to our success. As
Union members, it is up to us to
pay close attention to what’s going on in all of the areas we live
in.
Here at the District Council 16
Organizing Department, we
have recognized that there are
going to be many new challenges
in our organizing efforts in the
future. It is extremely important
that we stay totally focused on
organizing. We know that this is
the life blood of our organization
which gives us the ability to level
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the Affordable Care Act being
developed and realize that this
will be an organizing tool if done
correctly. Unfortunately, there
are still a lot of unanswered
questions about how it’s going to
affect a non-union company that
doesn’t have health coverage for
its employees. I have been told
that there will be penalties to the
employers who do not offer coverage to its workers. The question we have is, which agency is
actually going to monitor these
companies, and do we really
think the government is going to
actually penalize them?
Now that the economy is starting
to grow we can see our organizing efforts have been creating
opportunities for our members.
Those hours are so vital to our
Pensions, Health &Welfare, and
targeting programs. So far 2013
work picture is looking pretty
good and we have already signed
5 new contractors.
John Sherak
Director of Organizing
District Council 16
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Member Spotlight
Robert Avila
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STAR PROGRAM NEWS
Three Months Remaining for 2013 Eligibility!
Have you completed your 16 hours of training? Have you attended a “Survival of the Fittest” lecture? Participants are reminded that if they wish to obtain an invitation to this years
Mega Prize Raffle and Barbeque Family Event—you must have
attended two days of STAR Training between July of 2012 and
June of this year and “Survival “ once in your STAR lifetime.
This year’s event promises to be our biggest yet.
TO REGISTER
CONTACT US AT
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EXCITING DAY!
dc16star.org
Class openings are available now and the STAR eligibility year
ends on June 30th. REGISTER TODAY!
or call our office @
510-782-STAR
Need a Class?
THE STAR PROGRAM
maintains lists for
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needs. When there is
enough need for a
given class² ZH·OO
add one to our existing schedule
FOR A COMPLETE
SCHEDULE OF AVAILABLE CLASSES VISIT
OUR WEBSITE OR
YOUR LOCAL UNION
OFFICE.
OR CONTACT OUR
OFFICE AND WE WILL
GLADLY MAIL ONE!
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New Classes for the Next STAR Year!
The Program is excited to feature more new training and certification classes coming in July. Look for these new offerings:
Supervisor Certification Training II The second offering in this
series will add more valuable tools to the job runner’s toolbox.
Glazing Layout: An eight hour—in depth look into the skills
required to layout today’s most complicated Glazing work.
This class will be presented by retired General Superintendant, Joe Cardoza one of DC 16’s most experienced and knowledgeable craftsmen!
Haz-Com/Focus Four: Members taking this certification offering are provided OSHA safety training in hazardous communication and in avoiding the four most common and fatal construction site injuries.
ARE YOU RUNNING WORK?
All Members in Superintendant, Foreman and Leadman Roles are required by their respective contracts to complete Supervisor Certification Training I prior to June 30th,
2013. Contact our Office or your Business Representative today for more information.
REGISTER NOW FOR A CLASS IN YOUR AREA!
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know me, I am Alex Beltran
your District Council 16 Director of Training. I am a Glazier
by trade and have been a member of Local 767 for the past 17
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with the Local holding various
executive board positions and I
have been a Delegate to District
Council 16 since 1998.
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asked by then Business Manager
Doug Christopher to take the
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our members with the
tools and knowledge to
produce High Performance/High Value in
their everyday work environment, in order to
feed their families, and
move our contractors
forward in their respective industries.”
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Council News
The DC16 VAC participated again this year in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in San Francisco. There were over
160 members and family members marching under the District Council and Local Union Banners. As we approached the judges stand they announced, “District Council 16 Painters and Allied Trades, these guys are a
force to be rekkoned with.” This VAC event was the largest event we have done that was not politcal in nature.
Left: Haden Blaylock Sr.
retires after 35 years and 12
years as Business Rep. for
Local 376. Haden recieves a
classic Les Paul Guitar from
DC16 and Local 376.
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with two of his sons, Kieth
and Haden Jr. (right)
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two schools
and a Boys
and Girls
Club.
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Council News
The 2013 VAC Banquet was held again this year at the Casa Real Winery in Pleasanton. Local Union 507 of San Jose
repeated as Local of the Year, and Jose Espinosa, VAC Coordinator for 507 was the Activist of the Year by participating in more events than anyone else. Local 3 came in a close second, and will undoubtedly try again this year to bring
the title to the East Bay. Everyone in attendance received a gift at the door, a fantastic family style dinner and drinks,
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Political
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Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Chris Christophersen and Regional Director Business Representative Todd
Koch of Local 567 were invited and attended the Presidential Inauguration and the Inaugural Ball in January.
Three hundred members of the Northern and Southern Nevada Building Trades along with other trade
unionists rallied at the Nevada Legislature on March 27th to protest Assembly Bill 318. If passed, this
bill would eliminate overtime provisions and raise the Prevailing Wage threshold from $100,000 to $1.5
Million on Public Works Projects.
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Director of Communications
High Performance
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Rule # 1
The Members Come First
With all of that said, there are
a handful of District Council 16
Members who are driven for
one reason or another to come to
our VAC banquets and events to
disrupt and disrespect the very
structure and program that is
the envy of many in the Labor
Movement.
Mike West
When is it the
right time and
place?
If you were to add up all the
District Council 16 Members
and staff who administer,
coordinate, plan and otherwise
participate annually on our VAC
events the number is in the several hundreds of people. For the
most part, with a few exceptions
the members show up with all
good intentions of participating
and representing this Council in
public and being a part of one of
the most progressive volunteer
programs in all the labor movement. As a matter of fact, other
District Councils in the IUPAT
have taken our model of the
VAC and sought to implement a
similar program in their council.
Sure, they will sign in, and accept a gift or a shirt and then go
about their business of separating themselves from us and talking trash about our programs
and leadership. All while breaking bread with us or marching
under our banners like nobody
is going to notice or say anything.
Considering that we are often in
the public eye, or volunteering
for a worthy cause or participating along with other Labor organizations in a rally etc., it provides some cover for these rogue
members to carry on with their
agenda of breaking us down and
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motives.
Unfortunately I have little patience for this kind of behavior
as I am very protective of those
who work so hard to accomplish
our goals. Faced with this twice
in the last two months, both with
very different outcomes, I was
informed that our events are
not the right time or place to
call these members out on their
unacceptable behavior. So, my
question to you is: When is it the
right time and place?
Do we wait until the next event
to see if their obstructive behavior may have changed? Or
maybe we confront them off to
the side or after the function to
let them know that their behavior is unacceptable and will not
be tolerated. Maybe the issue
should be taken on at a Union
meeting or a Council meeting.
The truth is, I am not sure.
One thing I am sure of is that if
you do nothing the chances are
that this negative behavior will
continue and possibly escalate
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Former Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Doug Christopher was able to wrap this
concept up into the following
words:
“Why do people continue to behave this
way? Because we let
them!”
We are undoubtedly an overwhelming majority of members
who have all good intentions of
moving our collective agenda
forward, and we should not let a
few disgruntled members think
that they can disrupt our events
or meetings and not be held accountable.
Mike West
Director of Communications
District Council 16
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The new 49ers Stadium in Santa Clara has many DC16
members employed, and more coming on every day for
the Painters and Glaziers. The Drywall Finishers are just
starting to ramp up their manpower, and it is still too early
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project as it continues to progress throughout 2013.
If you ask these DC16
Production workers
who work for Royal
Glass they will tell you
that this is where the
project really starts.
Their hard work and
craftsmanship in fabrication of the various
glazing systems on this
project is what keeps
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his father Lenny Silva (42 years) in
the IUPAT hanging wallpaper.
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Labor History
IUPAT Oath of Obligation
by Lance Ryken
I attended a DC16 Local Union
meeting recently and there were
many members present to take
their oath of obligation during
the Initiation Ceremony. It was
great to see and bear witness to
their promise to themselves and
the Union. It reminded me of
years ago when I spoke the words
and started my career. I remember taking the oath, who gave it
to me, where and when it was.
Taking an oath is something you
should not do lightly. Like giving your word, it demonstrates
an unwavering commitment. An
oath is taken for many reasons
and the concept is deeply rooted
within tradition. For instance,
religions are steeped in oaths.
We take oaths in testimony to
the facts in a court of law. Oaths
are in politics and schools. We
take loyalty oaths to an organization, institution, or state. We
speak oaths of commitment to
your spouse when you are married. An oath is either a statement of fact or a promise calling
upon something or someone that
the oath maker considers sacred.
Usually there are witnesses pres-
ent or we can call upon God as a
binding witness of the promise or
the truth. To swear is to take an
oath, to make a solemn vow for
something or someone you whole
heartedly believe in.
I suggest we all read the oath of
obligation that will bind you to
this International Union (on page
209 in our constitution). Then
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ever mindful of the obligation
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charitable in judgment, training,
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With a conscious mind renew
your oath - live your oath!
The essence of the oath taker’s
own honesty and integrity is
jeopardized if the oath taker fails
in their sworn duties or promise.
Therefore it involves greater care
in thought before doing so. With
that in mind, think of the power
of these binding words: “I swear,”
“As my witness,” “I pledge,” “I
promise,” or “So help me God.”
Those very strong words can em- Get involved and attend your
power you or be your undoing.
meetings. Participate in the VAC
and STAR. Support your fellow
Often rituals are used when tak- brothers and sisters and be the
ing an oath like placing your example to all who witness that
hand on a book of scripture or a you are a High Performance/
sacred object, while holding your High Value Member.
other hand up. The Romans used
an oath stone as witness through It’s said that a person is only as
their pledge or truth. However, strong as their word and a Union
the chief purpose of such a ritual is only as strong as its members.
is for ceremony or to add seriousness and formality but the act itself does not make an oath. It’s Lance Ryken
the words that hold the oath sacred.
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Time Limits
By David Rosenfeld
It is time to talk about the time
limits as they relate to your
rights in the workplace. The
law does not allow workers or
anyone else to sit on their rights.
There are many time limits in
bringing claims against employers.
complaint to contact your business representative.
We also encourage you to make
sure that you look at your contract and learn the time limit
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on the website and all can be
The collective bargaining agree- found at: www.dc16iupat.org
ments all have grievance proce- Review your contract and learn
dures. They all have time limits the time limits.
which are pretty short and pretty strict. Time limits vary from There are also other time limits
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of a grievance. The grievance bring outside of our contract.
is any complaint that a mem- For example if you think that
ber may have regarding wages, you are being discriminated
hours and working conditions against based upon race, age,
or virtually anything in the con- disability or many other chartract.
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you don’t bring a claim timely, Relations Board.
the District Council will have
to reject your claim because the We encourage you to keep this
District Council contracts all in mind and contact the Union
have short time frames to bring whenever you have any issue or
these claims to the attention of claim. Sitting on it for a long
the employers.
time will likely mean that you
will lose the right to address the
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all of us. They make sure that
matters are handled promptly
and fairly for all of us. We en- David Rosenfeld
courage you if you have any
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Written by David A. Rosenfeld,
Miles E. Locker and Nina G.
Fendel, California Workers’
Rights provides a basic overview
of the legal protections for workers under California and federal
law, written in understandable
language, designed for use by
workers and those who represent
them.
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Center for Labor Research and
Education, this useful manual
covers subjects such as; Exercising your Rights; Wages
and Hours; Safety, Health, and
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