UNION MEETING: Please be informed our next union meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. at
IMPORTANT NOTICE - SPECIAL CALLED MEETING: On March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at
Union Hall closing at noon for an up coming
OUR FRINGE BENEFIT OFFICE will be moving to a new location: The fringe benefit office will be moving to a new location at
All mailings including claim reimbursement requests, self payments and applications should be sent to the following address:
UA Local 190 Fringe Benefit Plans
The toll free number, phone number and internet address remain the same. Please note there is a new fax number:
Phone: (734) 432-3036
Toll Free: (888) 390-7473
New Fax: (586) 439-6119
On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. a representative of Benefit Advisors, Inc. will continue to be available to meet with members at the union hall.
Fusing Class: To register for this class please contact Business Representatives,
IMPORTANT NOTICE – SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR MI GAS DISTRIBUTION MEMBERS – ALLOCOCATION OF WAGES: A special called meeting will be held on March 27th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following location:
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
This meeting is being held to discuss the allocation of a wage increase which will have an effective date of May 1, 2010.
If you have any questions please contact Mark McMillen (734) 368-4423.
CPR CLASSES: The 2nd Wednesday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. CPR classes will be offered. Please note the maximum for each class will be limited to 16 members. To register please contact the training center at (734) 424-3700.
HVAC Classes: Classes for are as follows: Building Automation – DDC (currently 4 openings). To register please contact the training center (734) 426-3700. All HVAC mechanics are required to take 16 hours of up-grade training per year as per our Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Due to instructor changes the refrigeration class will begin again soon. You will be contacted by a staff member of our training center in regard to start date and time.
We are in need of HVAC instructors, please contact
HVAC UA STAR TEST: This class will start March 18th. To register for this class please contact the training center at (734) 424-3700 by March 15th.
HVAC technicians please contact Tom Yax with your current phone number and e-mail addresses. You can submit this information to tyax@ua190.org
Medical Gas and Welding Continuities: Members who are certified in medical gas and welding are reminded that continuities must be submitted every six (6) months. Do not let your continuity lapse! Effective September 1, 2009 all medical gas continuities will no longer be paid for by the Greater MI UA Local 190 training department. You will be responsible for all fees, pertaining to your continuities. The appropriate fee is $33.00, which will be paid twice a year. A check should be made payable to NITC in the amount of $33.00. You may drop off your continuity form and your check to the training center. To check on your continuity please go to the UA web site at uanet.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the training center (734) 426-3700.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – MED GAS CONTINUITY: For your convenience the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., a contractor will be available at the training center to sign brazing continuities. If you have any questions please contact the training center (734) 426-3700. The dates are as follows:
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
Medical Gas Installer: Any member needing to update their medical gas installer certification can do so on line. You need to log on to N.I.T.C’s website at www.nationalitc.com . Please check your medical gas cards for expiration dates. If you have any questions or need any further information, please feel free to contact the training center at (734) 426-3700.
Welding class: This class started on January 5th. The class will be held for fifteen (15) weeks on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The cost for our members will be $150.00. The cost for travelers will be $300.00. There are currently openings for the Thursday evening class. To register please contact the training center (734) 426-3700.
Volunteers: Any retired members interested in organizing a group of volunteers to get involved in community projects, please contact the union hall at (734) 424-0962.
OSHA 30 CLASSES: The class that started on January 19th and the class which will begin on March 9th are both full. The classes will be held for seven (7) weeks. At this time we are accepting names for a 3rd class. Any members interested in registering for this OSHA 30 class, please contact the training center (734) 426-3700. Al Culbreath would like to inform all members, that this class will be a requirement for future calls to the Cook Plant.
local businesses using Non-Union Contractors: Naylor Chrysler Plymouth uses non union contractors when updating and remodeling their facilities. Therefore, when you are in need of a new or used vehicle keep that in mind!
Main Street Optical, have office locations in Dexter and Pinckney. They have chosen not to use our signatory contractors. When you and your family are selecting an optician, let’s support those who support us!
Laid Off: All members who get laid off, must submit a copy of their lay off slip from their employer to the union hall. It is very important that you contact your business agent and the union hall as soon as possible and report the last day in which you worked. Please contact Karen at the union hall (734) 424-0962 ext. #12. You will then be reported on the out of work list. This report is used to generate sub pay checks, if you are eligible.
It is recommended that any member who is currently laid off should contact the training department to upgrade their skills. Use this time to your advantage!
BACK TO WORK: All members must contact your business agent and the union hall and report the date in which you went back to work. Please contact Karen at the union hall (734) 424-0962 ext. #12. All building trades members are to contact Al Culbreath (734) 424-0962 ext. #13, if you have not been to the union hall to complete all proper paperwork needed for your employer.
Members Working Out of Town: Any members working out of town are advised to submit copies of check stubs to the Fringe Benefit Office. Please mail your information on a monthly basis, to the attention of Bernadette to Benefit Advisors, Inc.
Must Modules: Members are reminded to stay current with your MUST modules. Any member interested in completing their must modules, please register by contacting the training center at (734) 426-3700. Once registered the web site address is as follows: mustbsafe.com.
License: Due to constant changes in job qualifications, 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.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please contact the union hall at (734) 424-0962, if you have an address change or any changes pertaining to your phone numbers.
EAP: For family and elder care problems, please call our (EAP) hotline at (800) 724-7473 which is available 24 hours a day.
GET WELL WISHES: To our member Gerald Dentler, we want to wish you a very speedy recovery.
SOFTBALL TEAM: Attention all members, we would like to organize a softball team. Please contact Al Culbreath by March 12th at (734) 424-0962 ext. #13.
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS – IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SUMMER GOLF LEAGUE: There will be an informational meeting held on March 16th at 4:00 p.m. at Banfield’s Westside Grill & Tavern located at 5510 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. For further information, please contact John Kipfmiller at (734) 260-4200.
RETIREE MEETINGS: Both of the following meetings start at 9:00 A.M. All retirees are welcome to attend. A meeting will take place at the union hall on Thursday, March 4th. A meeting will also take place on Thursday, March 18th at the Flim-Flam located on
WEBSITE: The following website is a very useful website pertaining to many items you may wish to follow up on.
1) Please go to the following website: UA190.ORG
2) Then select: UA LOCAL 190
3) Then select: Benefits
4) Then select: www.ua190benefits.org
5) Then select: Member Login
6) Then enter your e-mail address and password.
Note: If you have not yet registered, you may do so by selecting: Register
7) You will then be navigated to a screen where you can research the following:
Hours history, work hours, dues account, contact/inquiry or change password
RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS:
Congratulations to Ernerst G. Mallery III, on this special occasion! We all wish you the very best.
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations are in order to member Steve Bauer and wife Susan, on the birth of their first grandchild. Ashton Bouley was born on February 8th to Kevin and Cameron Bouley, weighing in at 9 lbs, 2 oz and 21 inches in length. Congratulations to the family on this new little blessing.
NOTIFICATIONS FOR THE BUILDING TRADESMAN PAPER: Please contact Karen at the union hall (734) 424-0962 ext. #12, if you would like to put a special notification in the paper.