sheet metal workers' local 104 october/november 2014 newsletter

• First SMART General Convention is a Success!• Building Fresno’s Hospitals

• Clay Shoot Photos• E-Receipt Signups• Scholarship Golf Tournament • Holiday Event

• Crab Feed • Campaign for Jobs • San Jose Giants Photos

Volume 28 NO. 5 Official Publication of Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 October/November 2014Volume 28 NO. 5 Official Publication of Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 October/November 2014

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I am a UnIon member!We live and pay taxes here!

We WOrK hard everyday tO sUppOrt OUr FaMilies!We are nOt the prOBleM!

We are nOt the eneMy! iF yOU are jealOUs OF OUr BeneFits,

FiGht FOr yOUr OWn and nOt aGainst OUrs! the rich created this prOBleM and they are pittinG

Middle class FaMilies aGainst each Other!

FIGHT baCK! GeT Involved In THe CampaIGn For Jobs!

2 © SMART Local 104

Bruce Word

Af t e r m o r e than seven

years, a change of general presidents

in both organizations, a lawsuit, arbitration and a general convention, we are one. The merger is in the history books now and this organization is moving forward. This sentiment could not have been made any clearer than by General President Nigro in his opening remarks at the First SMART General Convention this past August, in Las Vegas, Nevada. As General President Nigro expressed, the fighting is over. It’s time to come together, get down to business and represent all the members, as everyone here has been elected to do.

From the time General President Nigro rang the opening bell on Monday, August 11th, until Friday afternoon, August 15th, it was “hammer down” for all officers and delegates present, to ensure that by

the end of the week, we had addressed literally hundreds of resolutions and amendments that had been submitted for the delegates to vote either to accept, reject or amend, in order to create the new SMART Constitution, effective October 1, 2014. I’ve attended several conventions and served in numerous capacities, but by far, this Convention covered more important business than any of the others. Over 1,100 delegates were present, doing what we all naturally do, protect our own interests while trying to find workable solutions to various problems, that we can all live and prosper by. (The U.S. Congress and Senate should take a page from our playbook.) General President Nigro set the tone and provided the leadership throughout the Convention, to turn a very difficult situation into the most successful convention I’ve ever attended. By the end of the week, not only had we resolved a lot of difficult problems, the

delegates left the Convention united and ready to use our collective strength and wisdom to benefit all members of SMART.

At every convention, we look for an artifact showcasing our industry/craft to be displayed during the convention for all of the delegates, guests and diplomats to see and appreciate. This Convention was no different. While in the planning stages, I recalled a replica locomotive I’d seen years ago while touring Therma’s shop. Therma had made the locomotive for the American Diabetes Association’s Wild West fundraiser some years ago. I contacted Therma and as usual, they accommodated us and loaned the locomotive to Local 104 for the Convention; so we arranged to transport it via trailer to Las Vegas. There could not have been anything better to display the Transportation Division’s trade and the Sheet Metal Workers’ craftsmanship. As stated, General President Nigro rang the bell on the train to call the Convention to order. “All aboard.” That gesture could not have been more fitting, or the message more clear. Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way, because this train’s leaving the station. Change never comes easily, but I believe that by the end of the Convention, everyone present felt we are on the right track. So, the next time you board a train, bus or plane, it just may be your Brother or Sister operating and servicing it.

We Are OneA

Bruce

3October/November, 2014

The first Sheet Metal, Air, Rail

and Transportation (SMART) General

Convention convened the week of August 11-15, 2014. There were over 1,100 credentialed delegates, not including staff and guests, in attendance.

The merger between SMWIA and UTU took place in 2007. Admittedly, I was not a proponent of the merger. I believed our then General President and the General President of UTU left many unresolved issues regarding the extremely complex merge of two International Associations. I can assure you that both your Local Union President/Business Manager and I expressed our concerns. President/Business Manager and General Vice

Joseph A. Maraccini

The Nomination of Joseph J. Nigro as the First SMART General President

(continued on page 4)

T President Bruce Word did an excellent job in keeping the membership of Local 104 apprised of the complexity and, at times, struggles surrounding the merger of SMWIA and UTU, now known as SMART.

With all that said, in 2011 Joseph J. Nigro was appointed as General President. I can only imagine what it must have felt like to inherit what at best was an extremely, let’s say, unresolved environment. I can recall a conversation that I had with Joe regarding the merger. I expressed to him that it may be in the International’s best interest as well as his, as the General President, to allow the UTU organization to demerge. His response to me is one I will never forget: “Joey, we owe it to the membership to make

sure that this merger works. The problems that we have are not with the membership; therefore, we must make it work.”

When I listened to Joe’s comment, it made me sit back and think about it from a membership standpoint. They were not aware of the battles that took place in the boardrooms and the amount of money and resources that have been expended to make this merger come to fruition. We needed to make this work for the membership, OUR union, and that is what happened at the convention. The General President stepped forward and led a divided International. He had to ensure that the majority of all that attended felt as though they were part of a united front. Today, I have no doubt that at

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On a personal level, I know Joe to be a family man. He adores his wife and loves spending quality time with his family, especially his grandson. His work doesn’t suffer for it because we are ALSO his family... this union... this organization.. transportation workers and sheet metal workers.. brothers and sisters.. all 200,000 of us.. WE are his

family.

As many of you know, our Union has endured some extremely trying times within the past few years. Joe has fought and will continue to fight to make this merger successful, and not for personal gain, but as he believes a successful merger

is in the best interest of the members.

In a lot of ways, Joe is a throwback.. He’s an old-fashioned, blue collar labor leader who isn’t afraid to do whatever is needed for the working men and women of this great organization. Whether a transportation worker or a sheet metal worker, he will fight for what is in the best interest of all. Joe believes in transparency and accountability at all times, and holds himself, as well as the leadership of this union, to the highest standards because he believes the

membership deserves it.

His loyalty is not for sale. As Joe stated on Monday, he doesn’t care whether a person is a D, an R, or an I as he places the greatest importance on the betterment of our union and the opportunities union affiliation affords its membership. Joe understands that in order for this union to survive, the bedrock of this organization must be maintaining and serving while building the membership through organizing

and educational efforts.

(Financial Secretary/treaSurer’S report cont inued)

the conclusion of the convention, the delegates of the Sheet Metal Workers and Transportation Divisions felt united and it was an experience I will never forget. I saw two labor entities with many concerns and doubt meet at a common place and together reach this conclusion… that we are better as one labor force than two labor forces divided. Please don’t misunderstand-there will be issues as many things are yet to be resolved; however, we now have ONE constitution that outlines policies and procedures for all. That is what your General President, with the assistance of your General Executive Council and delegates, accomplished during that week in August…but there can only be one captain of the ship.

Those of us that know the General President know he does not like anyone to exaggerate or “blow smoke”, but I would be remiss in not commending his leadership in an extremely difficult situation. It is one thing to lead in a boardroom; it is another to lead in a convention hall, standing before nearly 2,000 people. For that matter, standing before approximately 1,500 members with some doubt of what to expect. Some of you have had the pleasure of meeting our General President at our Campaign for Jobs Leadership Conferences. He is known for being extremely street smart, quick-minded with an occasional fiery temper, and for his great sense of humor. For those of you who have not had the opportunity of meeting him, hopefully the following speech will give you an idea of the man he is. It was my honor to be asked to nominate Joseph J. Nigro as the First General President of the first SMART General Convention.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, General Secretary-Treasurer Sellers, General Executive Council, Delegates, and guests.

It is with great pride and privilege that I stand before you to nominate Joseph J. Nigro for General President of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers. There is no question that General President Nigro should be elected to this position. His résumé and experience as a

qualified labor leader say it all.

Joe began his apprenticeship at SMW Local Union No. 17 in the mid-60’s. After becoming a Building Trades Journeyman, he served as a Trustee, Vice President, President, Business Representative, and Business Manager at his Local. Additionally, he served as Vice President of the Massachusetts State AFL-CIO. On an International level, Joe has served as an Assistant to the General President as well as General Secretary-Treasurer before becoming the General President of the former S.M.W.I.A., now the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail,

and Transportation Workers.

Currently, Joe serves as Vice President of the AFL-CIO Executive Council and the Building and Construction Trades Council and is actively involved in Labor/Management relations on a

national level.

I could stop there and challenge anyone to meet those qualifications… but in addition to experience, Joe Nigro has the ambition, dedication, integrity, and most importantly, the passion for this job.

I met Joe 20 years ago at the 1994 General Convention here in Las Vegas.


Joe

He leads by example, encouraging involvement with the members. And, like a true leader, he looks for a win but it doesn’t have to be his own. For Joe, a win for one is a win for all. He isn’t threatened by the success of others as he believes in utilizing one success to create another. Equally important, Joe knows that he doesn’t know it all so he surrounds himself with people who can help him to move this union in the right direction. And that’s the kind of leader

this great organization deserves.

In closing, we’ve all seen his sense of humor; Joe likes to poke fun at himself.. But make no mistake; he will never allow anyone to mock this union or the men and women we serve. I am proud to nominate Joseph J. Nigro so that he may continue his quest to build a more prosperous S.M.A.R.T.

Union for all of us.

Therefore, it is a true honor that today, at the first General Convention of S.M.A.R.T., I place Joseph J. Nigro’s name for nomination as General President of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail,

and Transportation Workers.

Congratulations, Joe!

There is no one more deserving of this nomination.

I have had many privileges throughout my career. I have had the opportunity to nominate Bob Mammini as First General Vice President; and nominate Bruce Word as First General Vice President; and now nominate Joseph J. Nigro as the First General President. I must have

been born under a lucky sheet metal star, as these three gentlemen have the same thread of character. They have been role models to me and great leaders to our organization. I am confident in leaving my doubts behind and look forward to the future of working for an organization now named SMART, for the betterment of all its membership.

God Bless!

Since 1996, we have awarded 505 merit-based scholarships for a total of over 3.24 million dollars to members of this organization as well as their spouses and legal dependents. These scholarships are a very strong statement about our commitment to supporting our members and their families, as they explore all areas of secondary and post-secondary education.

We know that we have only begun to scratch the surface of our potential to help even more students, and with your commitment and help we can work to help even more of the 200 applicants who come to us each year. We want to do more — and with your help we will do more.

Whether you are someone who has applied for a scholarship or will in the future, or you would simply like to help fellow members and/or their families pursue a higher education, please consider donating to Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fund.

Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. SMW Local 104 Scholarship Fund’s non-profit tax ID number: 94-6138707.

Please make checks payable to SMW Local 104 Scholarship Fund

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The 2014 Scholarship Fundraiser was another great success! After expenses, we raised enough to fund an additional 18 scholarships for the 2015 year. As Chairman of the event and Administrator of the Scholarship Fund, I would like to thank all the sponsors, whether at an individual

or corporate level. I would like to thank my staff for

their hard work at the tournament and extend a special thanks to Brian Masters, Vince Sugrue, and Christina Tellez for their efforts in the months before, as they planned and prepared for the event.

I look forward to next year’s fundraiser and know we can count on our generous sponsors to help us reach our goals. Again, thank you to each and every person that donated to, or participated in, this event!

By the time you receive this volume of the SMW 104 Local News Journal, our new e-Receipts payment program will be in use. In fact, some of you may have already received your new receipts through the mail or electronically. Local 104 is the first and only SMART Local to have this type of product available to its members, and to my knowledge we are the only labor organization currently processing electronic receipts.

Some members have contacted my office regarding the new receipting process, concerned that we are eliminating a piece of our history. No one can debate that the pink receipt is a part of Local 104’s history. However, no differently than any other facet of our industry, be it field installation or shop fabrication, we must look to implement new technologies as more efficient and effective ways of doing business become available. As a union, if we neglect embracing the technology that allows us to save money and shift funds into other areas of business, such as obtaining market share, we run the risk of becoming history.

30% of Loca l Union No. 104 members have signed up to

receive electronic receipts. That is approximately 2,500 members who have already committed to saving an estimated 50% of the cost of producing their union dues receipt.

I hope that one day the business of Local 104 will become completely paperless; your decision to act now, and opt-in will help to make this a reality in the future. I strongly encourage those of you with the means of receiving electronic receipts, to sign up. Complete the form on the next page, cut it out, and return it to any Local 104 location, mail it to the address on the form, or email it to [email protected]. Remember to include your t-shirt size and mailing address and we will send you one of the new exclusive SMART t-shirts! If you

have already signed up for e-Receipts, and have not yet received your t-shirt, please email [email protected]. In the email include your name, IA number, mailing address and the size

of the shirt you would like and we will mail you your new shirt.

Once again I would like to thank the membership for their support in expending the money and resources needed to take on this project. This program, as well as other technological advances on the horizon for Local 104 will help us reach our goal of creating an effective, efficient, reliable

and technologically modern program that will encompass all areas of our business. As your Financial Secretary/Treasurer, I am and will continue to seek means and methods to cut costs and administer the union in the most effective way possible. Our new methods have one goal: To create a union that is technologically advanced and to ensure we run our business, Local Union No. 104, in a way that is cost effective and second to none.

History is a good thing, but making history is better!


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SHEET METAL WoRkERS’ LoCAL UNIoN No. 104

We would like to thank the following sponsors for generously contributing to the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Fundraising Event, August 25, 2014.

SMW 104

Acco Engineered Systems Alan Biller and Associates

Altshuler Berzon LLPBay Area SMACNA

Bell ProductsBeneSys, Inc.

Blue Shield of CACa State Pipe Trades

CalPhRMACassidy Turley

Cement Masons’ Local 400Chris DohmannComerica Bank

Contra Costa CLCCritchfield Mechanical

Delta DentalEnvision Pharmaceuticals

GrandFlowHamilton Lane Advisors

Industry Funds ManagementInt’l Assoc. Heat & Frost

Insulators and Allied Workers’ Local 16

InvescoK&R Industries

KaiserKaufmann & Goble

Kraw & KrawLindquist, LLP

Mammini CompanyMarelich Mechanical

Marin BCTCMcMorgan & Company

MD SassNCCRC

Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & GrosbollNuWest Insurance

Operating Engineers’ Local 3Partners Group

Peacock ConstructionPeterson Mechanical

Rainier FundsSan Francisco CLC

San Jose City Councilman Kansen ChuSanta Clara-San Benito Counties BCTC

SCHoLARSHIP FUNDRAISING EVENT SPoNSoRS

Thank you to all of the members and full- and part-time officers who contributed to and/or participated in the Scholarship Fund tournament.

SMW 104

SchrodersSCVCA

Sierra Dental SMW 104 Federal Credit Union

SMW Local Union No. 100SMW Local Union No. 104SMW Local Union No. 105SMW Local Union No. 137

Southland IndustriesState BCTC

Supervisor Scott HaggertyUA Local 246 Plumbers and Pipefitters

UA Local 38Union Bank

United Mechanical, Inc.Vision Service Plan

Washington Capital ManagementWells Fargo

Paul ArsenaultDanny CampbellDennis Canevari

Dave DiasLeroy Diaz

Rich KoenigRita Magner

Joe MaracciniRoger Mason

Brian MastersAngela Molina

Brett RisleyBob Roland

Jeff SalvottiCarl SanchezGlenn SnyderWillie Solis

Vince SugrueRob Stoker

Sara Trogdon (for Comerica)Anthony Urbina

Kevin VanBuskirkRick WernerBruce Word


2014 Honoree

Joe Parisi

C o - h o n o re e o f 2 0 1 4 , Jo e Parisi of Therma Corporation, had his award accepted by Scott Carstairs (left picture) of Therma Corporation and the rest of the Therma team (above picture).

2014 SCHOLARSHIP FUND CEREMONY

Joe Parisi founded Therma Corporation with his wife, Nicki, in 1967. Today, Therma is serving commercial, industrial and biomedical companies and is one of the largest

design/build mechanical contracting firms in the Bay Area. As Therma’s president, Joe Parisi was inducted into the Junior League Business Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the David Packard Civic Entrepreneur Award. He is also the founder of the Santa Clara Valley Contractors Association, which is a non-profit trade association representing union piping, heating, air conditioning and sheet metal contractors in the heart of Silicon Valley. Joseph Parisi’s service and dedication to the people of California through his business and charitable endeavors has been nothing short of extraordinary.

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2014 HonoreeDerek Strong

Co-honoree for 2014, Derek Strong , i s pre s ented wi th h i s award by Local 104 Financial Secretar y-Treasurer/Recording Secretary Joseph Maraccini, Local 104 President/Business Manager Bruce Word, and Retired Local 104 President/Business Manager Bob Mammini.

2014 SCHOLARSHIP FUND CEREMONY

Derek Strong joined Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 as a Pre-Apprentice in 1994. He won the Apprentice of the Year, received two advancements, and graduated early as a Journeyperson.

After the tragedy of 9/11, Strong decided to join the military, and in 2006 he was deployed to Fallujah. He worked as convoy security, driving through some of the most dangerous places in Iraq. Tragedy struck in January 2011, when Strong’s truck was hit by a 50-pound IED. Strong and his team all suffered severe back and brain injuries during the explosion. This would subsequently end Strong’s time in the military, but he would receive a purple heart for his injuries in battle. Even though he would never be the fully capable Sheet Metal Worker he once was, he never wanted to stop being a part of Local 104. He did this because in his own words, “I don’t want to not be a 104 member, I’m proud of being a Sheet Metal Worker. Even if I do something later on I will always have loyalty to this Union. Loyalty seems to get lost a lot these days and I will never give up my ties to Local 104.”

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To anyone who has ever worked on a hospital project, you understand the complex dynamics of all of the moving parts, while making sure safety of fellow crew members is essential, along with the precision of the craftsmanship when it comes fabricating and installing sheet metal. It can certainly feel overwhelming, but it only makes sense that our members be responsible for the Fresno and Clovis Hospitals, as we have incredibly skilled craftsmen on the job who are more than capable of handling these massive projects.

At the Community Hospital of Fresno, Foreman Eric Priest oversees Patton Air Conditioning’s crew who are currently working on a Sterile Processing Room, where the hospital will be able to bring contaminants and sterilize them within the same vicinity. “It’s certainly an exciting challenge to figure out all of the dynamics with this project”, says Priest. “Moving materials throughout active hospital floors takes careful planning and we have a great group of skilled men who take pride in the work they do here. On top of that, Patton Air Conditioning makes sure we have proper tools and materials to get the job done as professionally and efficiently as possible.”

Over at the Clovis Community Medical Center, New England Sheet Metal’s crew is working hard on several different areas of the hospital. The hospital itself is adding another wing and the build out will take around 5 years to complete. Foreman Paul Carrasco, who has been around various projects at this hospital for years said, “This project is great to be on because all of the trades get along really well. We have a solid group of guys at New England Sheet Metal who are dedicated to providing the highest-quality craftsmanship around.”

Shaping Our Communities’ FutureBuilding Hospitals in Fresno and Clovis

...Continued on Page 16


The hunt for hours is on throughout Northern California and like any hunt, reaping the rewards takes a lot of planning, a lot of work and a team ready to make it all happen. This November 4th, residents in a few dozen school districts will vote on over $3 Billion in construction bonds. Campaign for Jobs Action Committees have decided to pump tens of thousands of the Local’s Political Action funds into Local Campaign Committees working to get these bonds passed. The Action Committees are also organizing precinct walks and phone banks to help turn out voters.

“We are anticipating that over $2 Billion of these construction bonds will fall under Community Workforce and Training Agreements that provide an opportunity for our members to be on these projects,” stated Rick Werner, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104’s Assistant Business Manager, “These agreements are not only good for our members but they also benefit the community that pass the bond. It means local workers will invest their wages in the local economy.”

In a few districts, such as Contra

Costa’s Pittsburg and Crockett, the districts have a standing policy that the construction bond money will be covered under a Community Workforce and Training Agreement which in this case totals over $138 Million in bond money between the two districts. “Once the members have done the work to get pro-working class family candidates elected to these school boards, it gets a lot easier to obtain progressive policies within those communities”, explains Business Representative Kevin VanBuskirk. “In Pittsburg and Crockett, we don’t have to go get an agreement adopted after the bond is passed. It’s a done deal.”

In some school districts, the anti-union ABC has been effective in blocking Community Workforce and Training Agreements. In District 2, each of the three Action Committees (Sacramento, Stockton and Fresno) have made it a high priority to get a Community Workforce and Training Agreement passed in their region. “Right now we are focusing on

Thousands of hours secured aT The BalloT Boxes

Campaign For JobsCampaign For JobsSecurity, Hope for the Future & Work You Can Count On!!

building support in the community for such an agreement in Stockton. Getting youth advocacy groups, progressive churches, and veterans groups educated about why a Community Workforce and Training agreement makes good sense,” explains Business Representative Matt Richard. “Give us a year or two and we will start getting our share of these agreements in the valley.”

The amount of participation in the South Bay Campaign For Jobs Action Committee has been outstanding. In this upcoming election, it will take everyone on board to make sure that Dave Cortese is elected as the next Mayor of San Jose! Dave Cortese is a candidate who will not balance the budget on the backs of Organized Labor.

The North Bay Campaign For Jobs Action Committee has been actively precinct walking during this November Campaign to make sure the Sheet Metal Workers can secure future hours for years to come!


A Western States Council Coordinated Campaign

Campaign For JobsCampaign For JobsSecurity, Hope for the Future & Work You Can Count On!!

Sacramento SmWarriorS Help take on leWiS Group

If you want to lock down future hours for Sheet Metal Workers, then launching a campaign to have the Lewis Group create middle class jobs just makes sense. Seeing that Lewis Group has developments in the pipeline worth over $6 Billion in California and Nevada, the eight SMART locals in Nevada, Arizona, California and Hawaii decided to do something new. A “Strategic Collaborative Campaign” was kicked off in the Spring of 2014 with the goal of getting an agreement with Lewis Group to use SMART members on all of their future work.

“We need to move beyond fighting for one project at a time. We also need to understand that these big developers have projects in areas that go beyond Local 104’s borders. We will do a lot better if we can learn to pool our resources between

Locals more effectively”, explained SMART Local 104’s Business Manager Bruce Word who is also President of the Western States Council of Sheet Metal Workers.

To date, Lewis Group has signed two PLA’s within Local 104’s jurisdiction. Lewis Group has projects yet to be built in Folsom, Rio Vista, Sacramento, Fairfield, Hercules and a few more communities valued at over $2 Billion dollars.

Local 104 members have stepped up big time to help give the Lewis Group campaign some legs. Weekly bannering at a Lewis Group retail center is being done in conjunction with our sister locals in Reno, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. In

the summer, a delegation of SMWarriors visited Lewis Group’s Northern California Headquarters to demand the leadership of Lewis Group meet with SMART. There is a huge project with over 2,400 homes known as Mather South coming down the pipeline in Rancho Cordova that is being watched closely by the campaign.

The Sacramento Campaign For Jobs Action Committee has been out in full force to try and gain an agreement with Lewis Group.

In the South Bay, there have been a few hundred thousand hours secured for future work by a combination of tactics and strategies we call the Campaign for Jobs. In Dublin, Business Representative Rob Stoker reports a new MEP (Sheet Metal Workers, Electricians, and Plumbers) agreement covering over 400 residential units. Business Development Representative Danny Campbell and Business Representative Tony Urbina

report San Francisco now has its first MEP agreement (with the new addition of the Sprinklerfitters) with a 420 unit project being developed by Avalon Bay, a notorious anti-union developer. Business Representatives Willie Solis and Mark Van Den Heuvel have been on a roll with a new 720 residential unit project by Storm Properties in Santa Clara adding on to the 3,300 units they have already secured this year with other developers. Business

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Representative Victor Torreano helped deliver a huge development around Menlo Park’s BART Station that was locked into a PLA as a result of a policy passed last year by the BART Board of Directors. Director of Organizing in District 2 Glenn Snyder joined a squad of SMWarriors at a Sacramento Board of Supervisor’s meeting to support passage of the $110 Million Mather Air Base Master Plan.


Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union No. 104 members who are working on this project are Steve Alarcon, Foreman Paul Carrasco, Tony Carrasco, Jeff Garrison, Abraham Hull, Josh Mattson, Jesse Mojarro, Martin Nunez, Anthony Osborn, Nick Perrone, Foreman Eric Priest, Robert Rodriguez, Jeremy Welk, Aaron Wellman, and Charles Wilson.


Tucked away amongst almond o rcha rd s in Madera County, Owner/Member Joe Botelho and Journeyman Sam Gomez are hard at work designing and building customized #4 stainless steel racks for the Clovis Community Medical Center about 40 miles south of the Botelho Welding and Sheet Metal Inc. shop.

A little over three months ago, Joe Botelho finalized all of the paperwork and bonding that allowed

him to start his own company and become signatory. From stainless steel enclosures for sinks to 24 gauge galvanized flashings, Botelho and Gomez strive to use their high quality craftsmanship to tackle every project that comes their way.

In the surrounding photos, Botelho Welding and Sheet Metal Inc. have been hard at work on one of the stainless steel racks to be used for shelving items such as hot plates at the hospital. In addition to

the racks, they are responsible for various coping work being installed throughout the Clovis Community Medical Center by Dan Stockton’s team at Rutherford Co. Inc.

“We specialize in Industrial Fabricat ion and the work has certainly been picking up in the area”, said Botelho. “We just want to del iver the highest qual i ty craftsmanship and to be a company based on honesty and integrity.”


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2014 San Jose Giants Game


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SHEET METAL WORKERS’ LOCAL UNION NO. 104

Saturday, January 17, 2015 AAHMES Shrine Event Center

170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore 94551 5:00 p.m. — No Host Bar

6:00 p.m. — Dinner ServedDinner Includes: Cracked crab with melted butter, salad, pasta, and garlic bread.

8:00 p.m. — Dessert and…. THE FAMOUS RAFFLE!

Space is limited to this popular event—Send your money in early to reserve your seat!!If you would like to be seated with another member/friend, please specify below.

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ATTN: Crab Feed Committee, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local #1041720 Marina Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577

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Lefco: Taylor Farms Building (HVAC), Salinas.Lyles Mechanical: College of Business and School of Information Technology Building (HVAC) CSU Monterey Bay (Out-of-Area Contractors, No solicitation by member registered on the Out-of-Work list in District 1).Val’s Plumbing: San Lorenzo Valley High School Performing Arts Center, Felton; Hartnell College Math and Science Building, Salinas; Santa Catalina School Math and Science Building, Monterey.

CASTRoVILLEAir Systems: College of Business and School of Information Technology Building (Metal Roof and Architectural Sheet Metal) CSU Monterey Bay.Airtec Service: Santa Cruz County Center for Public Safety, Santa Cruz (PLA).George H. Wilson: Santa Cruz Metro Transit District Metrobase Operations Building, Santa Cruz (PLA); Taylor Farms Building (Architectural Sheet Metal), Salinas; Infill Housing Renovation, UC Santa Cruz.

NoRTH BAYACCo: AT&T Building, Santa Rosa. Bell Products: Frank Howard Hospital, Willits; Cal-Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA.Broadway Mechanical: Spring Lake Village HVAC renovation, Santa Rosa (Residential). Carquinez Heating: Oak Terrace Apartments and Clubhouse, Napa. Vallejo Ferry Maintenance Facility, Vallejo. Intech Mechanical: Kaiser San Rafael, renovation; College

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EAST BAYAir Systems: Contra Costa College, San Pablo, ARCH Sheet Metal and Flashings. Starts late August/September 2014 – Contra Costa Community College District (PLA).Aire Sheet Metal: E–BART Maintenance Facility at Hillcrest in Antioch (PLA); Metal Roofing, Wall Panels, Gutters, D/S, ARCH SM & Flashings – started.Bay City Mechanical: Richmond Swim Center, Cutting Blvd. Next to JFK H.S., HVAC only Starts October 2014 WCCUSD (PLA); Contra Costa College, San Pablo, Contra Costa Community College District (PLA); Coronado ES HVAC WCCUSD (PLA); Portola Middle School, El Cerrito HVAC, WCCUSD (PLA); 8 Schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District HVAC addition to classrooms (PLA).DDk Mechanical (D-2): Los Medanos College Student Services Center HVAC (PLA), started, this company can be solicited by D-1 and D-2 members.F.W. Spencer: Highland Hospital, Oakland, Main Hospital – ongoing.

Martinez Sheet Metal: Pinole Middle School Soccer & Football Field project, HVAC only, WCCUSD (PLA).MAUCk Sheet Metal: Coronado ES WCCUSD - Sheet Metal (PLA).N.V. Heathorn: E–BART Maintenance Facility @ Hillcrest in Antioch (PLA); HVAC, Ductwork, Fans & Louvers, started.BART Connector Oakland, HVAC & ASM (PLA).Superior Air Handling (Utah): Lawrence Berkeley National Labs. Therma: Seagate in Fremont.ResidentialSelco Heating: Stoneridge Creek Independent Living, 3273 Stream Side Circle, HVAC, ARCH Sheet Metal.Dependable Heating: Trilogy Project – 1700 Trilogy Parkway, Brentwood, HVAC, ARCH Sheet Metal – Started. Brookfield Homes Jordan Ranch, Jordan Ranch Drive, Dublin, HVAC, ARCH Sheet Metal – Started (PLA).Fertado Heating: Orinda Senior Housing project – 2 Irwin Way Orinda – HVAC and ARCH Sheet Metal – Started.

of Marin Kentfield Campus, new Academic Center (PLA) (Out-of-Area Contractors)(30 Million). Peterson Mechanical: Sutter Hospital MOB building, Santa Rosa; Solano Community College Administration Building 600 (PLA). Shephard Mechanical (D-2): Armijo High School (Sheet Metal & Flashings), Fairfield, CA.

SAN FRANCISCoACCo: 1321 Mission Street (Wash. Capital), 499 Illinois Street (ULLICO), 845 Jackson Street, 222 Second Street, 350 Mission Street, 333 Brannan Street, 718 Long Bridge @ Mission Bay Block 12 (PLA).Anderson, Rowe, & Buckley: Solicit shop at 6:00 a.m.: 2833 Third Street.Bay City Mechanical: Mission Bay Blocks 5, 11, and 13

1180/1200 4th Street (PLA), 2055 Silver Ave ., 401 Van Ness Ave., 1401 Mission St., 1239 Turk Street, 350 Friedell Street (Hunters Point Block 49)Bel Air Mechanical: 101 Donahue Ave. The Shipyard Project (PLA)Broadway Mechanical: 535 Mission St., 399 Fremont St. (ULLICO); 101 Polk St. funded by the AFL-CIO Housing

SAN MATEoACCo: Facebook campus an approximately 433,555 square foot building on top of surface parking, Menlo Park (PLA).ACCo (HVAC), West Coast (ASM): Gilead, 6 story Biotech building, Foster City.CMI: Crossing/900 mid-rise office building consisting of 300,000 square feet of brand new Class A office space, approximately 5,000 square feet of retail/restaurant space, Redwood City; Walmart.com office buildings, San Bruno. Dependable: 153 townhomes, Bay Meadows, San Mateo – ongoing (PLA).Frank Booth: SM County Jail, Redwood City (PLA). FW Spencer/Bullard's Heating: SFO Terminal 3 $20 million

HVAC remodel (PLA).Marken Mechanical (HVAC), Pioneer Roofing (Metal Roofing): South San Francisco School District – various school sites (PLA).Selco: 120 Apartment Units - 2000 Delaware, San Mateo; 74 condos - Mariners Island, San Mateo (PLA); 108 Units - Bay Meadows, San Mateo; (PLA).Silicon Valley Mechanical (HVAC): YouTube Campus Expansion, San Bruno. Southland Industries: Genentech – South San Francisco, two new 7 story office buildings.Thermal Mechanical: Ravenswood Family Health Center, East Palo Alto.

[Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are highlighted in ORAnGE .]

SANTA CLARAACCo Engineered: San Jose Sport Complex Phase 1, HVAC – Ongoing; Stanford Energy Plant, HVAC – Ongoing; San Antonio Station, Mt. View – OngoingAir Systems, Inc.: San Jose Student Union, ARCH – Ongoing; Castro Station, Mt. View, ARCH Metal Roof & General S/M – Ongoing; Google TC 6, Milpitas, 6–story, HVAC – Ongoing; Google Nest Hill Bldg. 1 & 2, Mt. View, HVAC – Ongoing; Apple Bubb 8, Cupertino, HVAC – OngoingControl Air North: Samsung, HVAC – Just StartedCMI: Moffett Place, Sunnyvale, 3-8 story bldgs., Warm Shell, HVAC & 1 Cafeteria – Ongoing; Stanford Hospital, HVAC – Starts November 2014 (Detailing just started); Stanford RAF, HVAC – Ongoing; Apple II Project, Cupertino, Kitchen, HVAC - Starts January 2015; Tango, Mtn. View, HVAC T.I.- Just Started; Mission Towers, Santa Clara, HVAC T.I. – Starts October 2014Frank M. Booth Inc.: San Jose Courthouse, 8-story bldg., HVAC – OngoingFoothill Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.: Lexington Elementary School, Los Gatos, HVAC –OngoingParagon Mechanical: Whole Foods, San Jose, ARCH – Ongoing; Mc Murtry, Stanford, ARCH S/M – Just Started; Stanford Energy Plant, ARCH – OngoingRay Hellwig Mechanical: Apple II Campus Parking Structure, 2 server rooms on each floor of the parking structure – Starts

November 2014; Fremont High School, New Cafeteria, Sunnyvale – Starts October 2014 (PLA); Homestead High School, New Cafeteria, Cupertino – Starts October 2014 (PLA)Silicon Valley Mechanical: Samsung, Mountain View, HVAC T.I., 2-6 story bldgs. – Ongoing; Ronald McDonald House, Palo Alto, HVAC – Ongoing; 433 Matilda, Sunnyvale, HVAC, Warm Shell – Ongoing; Apple SG4, Sunnyvale, HVAC – Ongoing; Google Pear, Mtn. View, 5-story HVAC T.I. – Starts November 2014; A-10, San Jose, 200,000 sf, HVAC T.I. – Starts December 2014Superior Air Handling (Utah): Apple II Campus, Cupertino, HVAC – Starts November 2014; Stanford LPCH, 2-5 story bldgs., HVAC – Just StartedTherma, Inc.: 408 Panama Mall, Stanford, 4 story Core Shell & T.I. – Starts November 2014; Stanford Cantor Arts, Metal Roof Paneling – Ongoing; Mc Murtry, Stanford, HVAC – Ongoing; North @1st Street, 2-6 story bldgs., Warm Shell, HVAC – Ongoing; Apple SG-5, Sunnyvale, 3-story HVAC T.I. – Just Started; Equinox, San Jose, HVAC Data Center – Starts November 2014United Mechanical, Inc.: LinkedIn, Sunnyvale, 5- story bldg., HVAC – Ongoing; Google Tech Corners, Sunnyvale, 5- 4 story bldgs., HVAC, $25 million mechanical – Ongoing; SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Campus – 2 bldgs., HVAC - Ongoing; Clyde Office Campus, Sunnyvale, 2-6 story bldg., Core & Shell - Ongoing

Investment Trust; 1400 Mission St. (ULLICO); 2558 Mission St.;Pine St. @ Franklin St., –Transbay Block 6- 299 Fremont St.CMI: 1001 Potrero Ave., 45 Lancing St. (ULLICO); 100 Van Ness Ave. (Washington Capital); San Francisco Museum of Modern Art @ 151 3rd St.; 390 Main St. and 201 Folsom St. Hellwig Mechanical: UCSF—513 Parnassus Ave.Marina Mechanical: 1100 Ocean Ave.; 1180 4th Street

omni Sheet Metal: 1180 4th Street; 1321 Market Street; 85 Bluxome StreetSouthland Industries: UCSF- 500 Parnassus Ave. Western Allied Mechanical: 1600 Owens Street ( Mission Bay Kaiser M.O.B.) West Coast Architectural Sheet Metal: 100 Van Ness Ave. (Washington Capital);1415 Mission Street; 45 Lansing Street (ULLICO) ; 901 Rankin Street; 345 Brannan Street

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FRESNoACCo: Tule River Justice Center, Porterville-Ongoing.Boneso Bros.: Davis Research Facility Center, Tulare; Kings County Jail expansion, Hanford .-upcoming. (Local 273 Out of Area Contractor).Indoor Environmental Services: El Capitan Elementary remodel, Fresno-OngoingLawson Mechanical: Kings County Courthouse, Hanford-Ongoing. New England Sheet Metal: Clovis Community Hospital remodel-Ongoing; Tarpey Elementary, Clovis; Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno; Centerville Elementary, Sanger; Del Rey Elementary, Del Rey. Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera-Ongoing; Redwood High 2-story addition, Visalia; Fresno State Faculty and Lab Building, Fresno- Upcoming.Patton Air Conditioning: Dewolf High School Design Science

SACRAMENToACCo: Verizon Data Center, Lincoln; Tesla office- Lathrop; Kaiser South Sacramento; AT&T Mobility-Sacramento; Apple Campus- Elk Grove; Agilent- Folsom.Air Systems: Fremont-Rideout Health Group Hospital, Yuba County; Kaiser South.Airco Mechanical: Monsanto Seeds- Woodland; State Capital Fan replacement- Sacramento.DDk Mechanical: Marion Mix School ES, Elk Grove.DkM: Yuba Courthouse; Taylor 2 buildings Chico State.Frank M. Booth: Butte County, HVAC; Yuba College, Yuba County, HVAC; CSUS Controls, Sacramento County; Mule Creek Prison - Starts Late Fall 2014.Indoor Environmental Services: HVAC; Mercy Housing 8-story mixed-use building in Sacramento, HVAC, ARCH.

MoDESToBest Contracting: UC Merced Science Classroom & Academic Office Building ARCH– scheduled to start January 2015.Champion Industrial: New Modesto Surgical Center Early 2015Comfort Air: Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office Early 2015DDk: Columbia College Manzanita Building Finishing up

SToCkToNBrice Mechanical: Tracy Defense Depot Public Safety Facility, HVAC and Sheet Metal, the job is finishing up.Center Plumbing: Looking for an experienced AC Specialist that is familiar with all aspects of track home construction. Comfort Air: Looking for AC Specialist with experience in residential and light commercial installation, change outs and cut-ins. Service experience and ability to perform their own startups is

Building, Fresno-Ongoing; Parlier High School Gymnasium Addition, Parlier-Upcoming; Sierra View District Hospital Addition, Visalia-Upcoming. Fresno Community Hospital, Fresno-Ongoing.Rutherford Construction: Clovis Community Hospital (Architectural Sheet Metal), Clovis, Ongoing. Tarpey Elementary(Architectural Sheet Metal),Clovis-Ongoing (Local 105 Out of Area Contractor).Strategic Mechanical: V/A Hospital; Chaffee Zoo, Fresno; Clovis High School, Clarke Intermediate, Dry Creek Elementary, Clovis; Madera Sheriff’s Station, Madera.-Upcoming.Weiss Sheet Metal: Fresno State Faculty and Lab Building Architectural Only, Fresno-Upcoming.(Local 105 Out of Area Contractor).

Frank M. Booth: Stanislaus Sheriffs’ Facility Early 2015; UC Merced Central Plant 2015Various Area Signatories: Gallo Glass-Ongoing: (Industrial Work)Intech Mechanical: New Gallo Admin Bldg. 2015

Intech Mechanical: Sutter General, remodel (PLA); Sutter Lakeside; Mercy San Juan; DMEA, office space with possible clean rooms to follow; Intel, miscellaneous T.I.; Department of Housing, 6-story project.Lawson Mechanical: Yolo Courthouse; Telefunkin Plant; Bayer Facility West Sacramento; Porterville Courthouse; Stockton 13 Story Courthouse. oES: Dunsmuir WWTP Shasta County; Simpson College in Redding. Shephard Mechanical: VA Outpatient- Martinez; North Butte County Courthouse; Marine Mountain Warfare multipurpose- Bridgeport; Tracy Depot warehouse- Tracy; ARC Student Services- Sacramento; McClatchy High School (PLA)- Sacramento; Language Academy of Sacramento. WV Alton: Rio Linda High School culinary renovation; Grant High School.

preferred.Shephard Mechanical: Mountain House High School, HVAC and Sheet Metal the job is manned up; Franklin High School Cafeteria. There are projects in the bidding and the planning stages but most of the larger projects such as the San Joaquin Courthouse, Regional Transit Center and possibly the new VA Hospital won’t be manning up until the middle of 2015.

(For more pictures of this event, go to the Photo Gallery at www.smw104.org and log in, or sign up if you haven’t already.)

Sporting Clays 2014

This year, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 held the

10th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot in Morgan Hill, California. The day was filled with great times, great raffle prizes, and great shooting! A special thank you to everyone who made the drive to Morgan Hill and participated in making this a success.

First Place: Rob Chalfant, Randy Freitas, James Kastelic, and Scott Souter.

Second Place: Stefan Bonini, Greg Dondono, David Glisson, and Robert Trangmar.

Third Place: Keith Dias, Pat McGuire, Dominic Torreano, and Victor Torreano.


Please note, all reference to District-1 and District-2 are to identify the contract area you are working in or dispatched from. We are all members of SMW Local 104. The below explanations are an example of why we refer to two districts. If both pension plans were merged the title may read “Supplemental Pension Plan Changes.” Remember there is no such thing as a District-1 or 2 member, we are all 104.

District 1: As you know we have been communicating over the past few months, changes to the Local 104 Supplemental Pension Plan are going to be in effect January 1, 2015. The revised plan will have a mandatory contribution to the Profit Sharing Plan (PSP). In addition, should you want to make additional contributions, you will have the ability to make those contributions to a 401k plan. The PSP and 401k amounts are listed on the January 1, 2015 wage and fringe schedules. At this time the majority of members have been sent a packet of their January 1, 2015 wage and fringe schedules, 401k Pension/Health Care Plan-HRA Election Form and information explaining their January 1, 2015 options and the changes. If you currently make contributions to the Local 104 Supplemental Pension Plan and have not received your January 1, 2015 wage and fringe schedules, Election Form and explanation of changes you should receive it by October 31, 2014, if you do not please call the nearest dispatch office and ask to speak to a trustee of the Local 104 Supplemental Pension Plan.

District 2: The “SMW Local 162 Defined Contribution Retirement Plan” is scheduled to change effective January 1, 2015. The changes to this plan are going to be similar to the required changes that are taking place in the District 1 plan. Your current base “mandatory contribution” listed on the District 2 wage and fringe schedules, effective January 1, 2015, will be contributed to a Profit Sharing Plan (PSP). Any additional contributions you elect will be contributed to a 401k plan. Contributions to the 401k are taxed at a rate of 7.65%, of that 6.2% is FICA and 1.45% is Medicare. The FICA taxes paid on your 401k will apply towards your annual FICA maximum. Currently the 2014 FICA maximum tax rate is 6.2% of $117,000.00 which is $7,254.00. At this time there is no limit on Medicare tax at 1.45%. You do not pay federal or state income tax on these contributions. The allowable annual maximum contribution to a 401k is $17,500.00 for participants under 50 years of age and $23,000.00 for participants 50 years or over by the end of the calendar year. The 401k plan is a viable savings option as you will be able to save/invest 92.35% of your money as opposed to 75% if you are in a 25% tax bracket.

All members dispatched from, or on the out of work list in District 2 and/or who make contributions to the SMW Local 162 Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will receive a detailed explanation and additional information by mid to end of November 2014.

401k/PSP contribution limits: The current 2014 annual combined maximum that can be contributed to both the 401K and PSP is $52,000.00 if you are under 50 years of age, and $57,500.00 if you are 50 years of age or over by the end of the calendar year in which you make such contribution.

All Local 104 members: If you would like to learn more about your PSP/401K investment and available options, our investment consultant Mammini and Company will be holding a meeting on October 22, 2014, at 1720 Marina Boulevard, San Leandro at 5:30 p.m. Space is limited. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by October 20, 2014 at (510)343-5777 or [email protected] and leave your name and number.

District 1 supplemental pension plan

anD District 2 DefineD contribution retirement plan changes


Member Name: SSN/ IA#:

Address: City/ZIP Code:

# of member Tickets @ $20 per Family:(SSN/IA# is required from each member to enter Raffle!)

# of non-member Guest Tickets @$10 (per guest):

Total # of Tickets requested: Total Amount Enclosed: $

PLACE:Irish Cultural Center2700 45th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94116

DATE:SaturdayDecember 13, 20144:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

order EARLY, tickets are going FAST.

To receive your tickets in the mail, requests must be received by November 25, 2014.

Please detach the form below and mail with your check or money order to: ATTN: Holiday Event,

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104, 2350 Lundy Place, San Jose, CA 95131 OR call Erica at (408)263-9705___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Participants MUST be legal dependents of Local 104 members. Retirees limited to 2 Grandchildren. Tickets are limited, please NO Drop-Ins; your child MUST have a ticket to attend and participate. Deadline for submitting form is November 25, 2014 – sorry, No exceptions.Please forward the completed form to: Attn: Local 104 Holiday Event Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union No. 104 2350 Lundy Place, San Jose, CA 95131

Join us for a day of Fun, Food, and Activities!Gifts for Infants through 12 YearsMeet and take photos with Santa!

Member Name: SSN/IA#:

Address: City/State/ZIP:

# of Adults: # of Children:Age: Boy/Girl Age: Boy/Girl

Age: Boy/Girl Age: Boy/Girl

ABSOLUTELY NO DROP-OFFS — PARENTS MUST REMAIN WITH CHILDREN!!!!

2014 Holiday EvEnt

**Note: There will be a Vegetarian meal option available.

Visit and gift giving with Santa 4-6 p.m.Happy Hour 5-6 p.m.

Dinner 6-7:30 p.m.Followed by Raffle and Dancing!

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Join a representative from the Mammini Company and learn how to invest your contributions to best meet your goals

for retirement. The Education Meeting lasts approximately 45 – 60 minutes, and your spouse or significant other is welcome to attend. You will learn some straightforward and understandable investment basics that will be extremely helpful with your investments in this plan, and will also apply if you have other outside savings and investments. The

NOTICE - 2014 Schedule of Supplemental Education MeetingsHow To Get The Most Out Of The Local 104 Supplemental Savings Plan

presentation will also introduce and explain each of your new investment options and show you in simple terms how to select your investments in the plan to best meet your needs. This information has been very well received by our members.

Remember, if you don’t join us at one of these sessions, you will continue to be unable to select from the various investment choices now available. The 2014 meetings are scheduled as follows:

Oct. 16.......841 Lone Palm Ave., ModestoNov. 20.......1720 Marina Blvd., San Leandro

All 2014 Supplemental Education meetings start at 5:15 p.m. prior to the General Membership Meeting.

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Welding CertifiCation

*Personal protection equipment, flashlight, hand tools, and current dues receipt are required.

October 15, 2014 ....... San LeandroDecember 17, 2014 ... San Jose

All weld testing begins at 5 p.m. sharp.Attendance must be scheduled at least one week prior to testing. To sign up, or for any questions, please call Javier Campos at (510) 483-9035.Please bring in original test records for updates.

AWS/ANSI D9.1 Sheet Metal Code requires certification renewal twelve months from the day of original test.AWS/ANSI D1.1 Structural Steel Code requires a certification renewal every six months from the day of original test.

The 2014 Welding Certification dates are on the following Wednesdays:

LOCAL 104

Larry BorbaHerbert BraunWilliam Dove

Douglas DuaneAlfred Howe

Jason McArthur

Peter MeriDavid Reese

Robert Smith


October 16, 2014* Modesto 841 Lone Palm Ave., Ste. ANovember 20, 2014* San Leandro 1720 Marina BoulevardDecember 18, 2014 Sacramento 2840 El Centro Rd. (Labor Center) Meetings start at 6:30 p.m.

Please make an effort to attend these meetings and keep informed on your Union’s operations and activities.

All meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month; you must have a current dues receipt.

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From the Retirees’ Clubs of Local 104, Congratulations to Our Well-

Deserving, Recently Retired Members. Welcome to All on Joining Our Ranks!

Jerry BarreiroGerald BrackerCindy ChangMichael Chen

Richard EarnestRobert Fucles

Michael GoodinJan Hedden

Anthony JacobsMarty Jacobs

*Supplemental Education meetings start at 5:15 p.m. prior to the General Membership Meeting.

Sheet Metal Retirees Of Nor. Cal. (San Leandro)If you are interested in joining the retiree’s club come by and get

an application and see what happens at the meetings.Upcoming Meetings

ALL Meetings are at the San Leandro Union Hall 1750 Abram Ct. – All Regular Meetings are held from 10AM

to Noon. October 21, 2014 – Nominations of Officers

November 18, 2014 – Election of OfficersDecember 3, 2014 – CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – Swearing

in of OfficersJanuary 20, 2015 – Regular Meeting

South Bay 104 Retirees Club (San Jose) ALL Meetings are at the San Jose Union Hall

2350 Lundy Place – Meetings start at 10 AMNovember 11, 2014 – Brandy Word /

Member Advocate for Local 104December 9, 2014 – Christmas Luncheon

January 13, 2014 – Thomas Sawhill, Physical Therapy

Forty-Year PinForty-Year Pin

Larry AzevedoJohn Francisco

John PoindexterGene Singer

Congratulations to the Following Local 104 Service Pin Recipients

Twenty-Five Year PinTwenty-Five Year Pin

Robert BaxterJose CovarrubiasLawrence HandLinda LaMarreJames Locker

Jeff Pearce

Sixty-Year PinSixty-Year Pin

George DownRobert Simons

Joe KingSteven KingDanny Long

Robert NishiyamaJeff Pearce

Patrick RamosAntonio Rodriguez

Paul SchmidtRobert Vlavianos

Alan Wilson

Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 104Main Administration Office2610 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 300San Ramon, CA 94583-15471.877.400.7691

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December 13th, 2014United Irish Cultural Center2700 45th Ave, San Francisco

SATURDAY WITH SANTA (gifts for children and meeting Santa): 4:00pm-6:00pm

Family Entertainment, Photo Booths, GamesHAPPY HOUR: 5:00pm-6:00pm

DINNER: 6:00pm-7:30pmRAFFLE: Cash Prizes, 2 Big Screen TV’s!

AFTER PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC & DANCING (All ages welcome)

ALL THIS FOR $20 PER FAMILY! FOR INFO: (408)263-9705 (Erica)

NOTE: SIT DOWN DINNER - RESERVED SEATING**EARLY REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED!

This is a celebration for the past year together as we look forward to the coming year!

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