Ann Arbor - Our next union meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

at 7920 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI.  All members are urged to attend and take an active

part in the proceedings.   

Memorial Day:  Our most sincere gratitude to all our members who gave service to our country and all those who are serving today.  It is the soldier who has given his blood, his body, his life, who has given us our Freedoms.  It is for we the living to prove that we are worthy of their sacrifice through dedication toward this hard fought peace that was purchased by these honored dead.

It was MacArthur who said, “Old Soldiers never die.”  But, it is for us to insure that they not simply fade away.

In honor of Memorial Day the Union Office will close Friday May 23rd at 4:30 p.m. and will reopen Tuesday May 27th at 7:30 a.m.  We wish all our members and their families a safe and Happy Memorial Day week end.

Union  Dues:  Due to the expense of postage effective April 1, 2008 there will only be ONE notification of delinquent dues.  Please remember to pay your dues promptly.

Effective July 1, 2008 any member re-initiated will be charged a $200.00 fee. 

Medical Gas and Welding Continuities:   Members who are certified in Medical Gas and welding are reminded that continuities must be submitted to Local 190’s Training Department, at P. O. Box 1610, Ann Arbor, Mi  48106-1610 every six months.  Do not let your continuity lapse!   You may check your own continuity on the UA web site at uanet.org.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Scott Klapper or Elaine Frye at the Training Center (734) 677-5367.

Medical Gas Installer:  Any member needing to update their medical gas installer certification can do so on line.  You log on to N.T.T.C’s website at www.nationalitc.com .  If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to contact the training center at (734) 677-5367.

Congratulations:  Congratulations to Brother Ralph Leonard on his recent retirement.

We wish him many happy retirement years!

Lay Off Slips:  Any member who gets laid off MUST submit a copy of their lay off slip from their employer to the union office or call A.S.A.P.  This step will register you for sub pay eligibility.  All lay off’s must be reported to the union office before you can receive sub pay checks.

It is suggested that any member who is currently layed-off should contact the training department to upgrade their skills.   Use this time to your advantage!

Members Working Out of Town:  Any member working out of town is advised to submit copies of check stubs to the Fringe Benefit Office, Benefit Advisors, Inc. 33035 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150 , ATTENTION:  Bernadette  on a monthly basis.  The fringe benefit office has no other way of confirming that you are presently employed.   

Must Modules:  Please be informed work will be scheduled at the GM Powertrain job site.  In order to be eligible for hire you must have 18 must modules completed.  Contact the training department for assistance at (734) 677-5367.  The must web-site is mustbsafe.com for anyone wishing to complete their modules. 

License:  Due to constant changes in job qualifications and State and Local Codes, we as professional trades’ people need to keep improving our resumes.  Protect your trade by educating yourself in all aspects of your profession.  If you are a pipe fitter take a plumbing class.  If you are a plumber take a welding class or HVAC class.  Take advantage of classes offered through our training program.

Scholarships:    Local 190 members are invited to pick up scholarship applications at the union hall.  Two separate scholarship applications are available:

UA Scholarship:  UA applications are available at the union hall.  The return date is June 15th and should be addressed to:  Mr. Patrick R. Perno, General Secretary-Treasurer, UA Scholarship Trust Fund Office, P. O. Box 37800, Washington, D. C.   20013

Local 190 Scholarship:  Members are invited to pick up scholarship applications at the union hall for the UA Local 190 Plumbers/Pipefitters/Service Technicians/Gas Distribution Scholarship Trust.  Grant criteria and procedures are available at the hall. 

EAP:  For family and elder care problems, please call our (EAP) hotline at (800) 724-7473 which is available 24 hours a day.