APRIL UNION MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

From Business Manager Sokolik:

To all Members of Local 890, These past two weeks have by far been the most difficult period in my working career. As your Business Manager, I've tried to do everything in my ability to keep you the membership up to date and informed of changes being made on a weekly, daily and most times hourly basis as they come to me. With modern technology, you have most of the information as we, or before we get it. None the less this virus and the news surrounding it are continually dominating all of our lives. I cannot tell any of you if you should or should not work. That is simply your own personal decision. I can only give you all of the information we have and explain to the best of my ability your choices and what you can do depending on your decision. Most of you have made the choice to work and we in the office have done the same with the options we sent out on Facebook and the website yesterday.

You will also be getting some of this information in a mailing we've sent out. We are taking this pandemic threat very seriously as I hope all of you are. Most all of the meetings and business of the local that normally require my attendance are being done in various ways. Some being done through webinars and others a group telephone venue. It is very difficult to stay interested and engaged this way and with that, I admire and applaud the apprentices for continuing their education requirements in this fashion. Most of all, I'm very proud of you the members of Local 890 for the questions you have asked and the resolve you have shown through this incredibly difficult situation. You are the backbone of Local 890!!! Hopefully, in the near future, there will be incredibly good news that someway, somehow the world has come up with a cure or a way to get a handle on this virus and life as we know it, will get back to some kind of normal so that we can get back to enjoying the fruits of our labor. Until then, my thoughts go out to all of you and your families. Stay safe! We will get through this together. Please remember we are here if you need us for whatever it may be.

​In Solidarity,
Leo (Pancho) Sokolik

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​Members of Local 890,
 
On Tuesday night March 24th the Executive Board of Local 890 met in special session to come up with a plan for Local 890 and its members to address the situation moving forward created by the COVID – 19 pandemic and to comply with the state government order that went into effect today March 25, 2020. The results of that meeting are as follows.
 
The April union meeting has been cancelled and provisions to cancel the May meeting have been made. The June meeting decision will be made at a later date.  

 Local 890 office will be closed to the general public but we will continue to service our membership via phone or an appointment. Signing the out of work book will be done by email or fax for Book 2 members with Book 1 members calling ahead and making us aware that you are coming in.  
 
The upcoming nominations and the election of officers to serve Local 890 for the next three years will be done by a mail ballot system.  
Please keep in mind that the official communication and structure of the upcoming nominations and election process will be mailed to you so keep an eye on your mail for any letter sent to you from Local 890.

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COVID-19 Update

As per Governor Evers Emergency Order #12 Safer at Home Order, construction in the State of Wisconsin is listed under Section 10 Essential Infrastructure. Under this exception for Essential Infrastructure, construction projects will continue – unless notified. Follow the link below to read the entire Order:

https://www.channel3000.com/content/uploads/2020/03/Health-Order-12-Safer-At-Home.pdf
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The IBEW and NECA have entered into an agreement to protect workers rights NOT to work if they genuinely believe that being present on the jobsite would place them in imminent danger of contracting the coronavirus. If any member does not feel safe reporting to work, please contact the LU 890 office.     Follow the link below to the IBEW website to view an outline of agreement:

http://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/20Daily/2003/200317_IBEW_NECA_Sign

If any member would like copies of either the Emergency Order or the IBEW/NECA Agreement, please contact the Local 890 office.  

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LOCAL  UNION  890  NEWS  BRIEFS 

2020 Union Dues:
$42.02 / Month   $126.06 / Quarter   $504.24 / Year
LU 890 Death Benefit Count: 141

Union Meeting:
The Local 890 April union meeting has been cancelled. 

 ​​IBEW Local 890 2020 Spring Classes
                                             
Conduit Bending   POSTPONED 
Start Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
State of Wisconsin CEUs: 24
Class Sessions: 10
Location: Local 890 Classroom A/Hands-On Lab
Instructor: Craig Ibeling/Sam Gulotta
Class Fee: $35- IBEW Members
                    $75 – Non IBEW Members
$84.30 Conduit Bending Textbook


Journeyman Exam Prep POSTPONED
Start Date: Monday, April 20, 2020
End Date: Monday, May 25, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Last class 5:30-8:30)
State of Wisconsin CEUs: 15.5
Class Sessions: 6
Location: Local 890 Classroom A
Instructor: Brad Wildes
Class Fee: $35- IBEW Members
                    $75 – Non IBEW Members
$78 – 2017 NFPA 70 Code Book

Grounding & Bonding Part II POSTPONED
Start Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
State of Wisconsin CEUs: 15
Class Sessions: 6
Location: Local 890 Classroom A
Instructor: Todd Keith
Class Fee: $35- IBEW Members
                    $75 – Non IBEW Members
$59.53 Text Book (S36817) – Optional
$78 – 2017 NFPA 70 Code Book



​You must pay at the time of registration.

​Please click here to register online for Local 890 classes or print corresponding registration form and mail with payment to the Local Union 890 office.


IBEW Local 890 and the South Central Wisconsin Apprenticeship and Training Committee & Trust, are happy to announce the purchase of the SNAPZ - Journeyman Preparation NEC Training Software! This online testing program is free for the use of all IBEW LU 890 members. It has been designed to help those who are looking to study and take practice exams for The State of Wisconsin Journeymen licensing exam. It can be used remotely from your home, work, or members are free to utilize the computer lab at The LU 890 Union Hall. For more information about the training program, please visit https://www.snapz.com/. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, please contact the hall for username & password information. This is another great tool for the bag of our Brothers and Sisters in LU 890!!!!


OSHA 10 Online Class (not affiliated with Local 890) (click on link below)
http://www.careersafeonline.com/index.php/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/187-osha-10-hour-training

For a List of State of Wisconsin Approved Course Providers for CEUs:
https://dsps.wi.gov/Documents/DSPSCourseProviderList.pdf

WEEBF Health & Welfare Plan Description Booklet
By clicking on the following link, you will be directed the Wisconsin Electrical Employees Benefit Fund (WEEBF) website to the Health & Welfare Plan Description Booklet. This booklet contains valuable information about available benefits.
https://ecommerce.issisystems.com/isite313/eremit.dll/31301/cm.asp?name=plan


Special Announcement:

Navigating today’s complex healthcare system to get the care you or your loved ones deserve, often can lead to confusion and frustration. With this in mind, Wisconsin Electrical Employees Health and Welfare Plan has partnered with Conifer Health Solutions, a national leader in personal health management (PHM) with an exceptional reputation of managing more than 5.7 million health plan members.

The Conifer Health Solutions program is designed to identify health related needs specific to the individual, while working with your doctors to ensure you receive the most appropriate and clinically-proven healthcare treatment. If you or a family member have a need, Personal Health Nurses Paula Pozarski may reach out to you!

Paula Pozarski has a diverse background with nearly 10 years as a nurse case manager. Before joining Conifer, she worked at Luther/Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the LU 890 Hall (608-752-0321) or the WEEBF office (1-800-422-2128).


Looking for a pharmacy?
Visit www.savrx.com to find a list of covered pharmacies in your area. Click on 'Locations', enter WEEEBF for group number, and your zip code.

Anthem Network Providers
With the switch to the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plan, some Network Providers have changed. For a list of Providers in your area visit www.anthem.com. The plan to select is the "Blue Preferred Plus (POS)". Please contact the hall with any questions.
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