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2018 Union Dues:
$40.02 / Month   $120.06 / Quarter  

2019 Union Dues:
$41.02 / Month   $123.06 / Quarter   $492.24 / Year

LU 890 Death Benefit Count: 141

Union Meeting:
The next Union Meeting will be on
Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The door prize is $100.00 must be present to win. 

2018 Local 890 Apprenticeship Banquet

Pictured above: Leo "Pancho" Sokolik, Jon Hollister, Max Monson, Nathan Kalas, Jim Slatter, Greg Phillips, and David Ruhmkorff

The 3rd annual Apprenticeship Banquet was a huge success. All apprentices in attendance won prizes donated by Local 890 contractors and suppliers. Vice President of the I.B.E.W. 6th District, David Ruhmkorff was an honored guest and speaker, as well as, 1st SGT. Timothy La Sage. The apprentice of the year award was presented to graduating apprentice Nathan Kalas.

Code of Excellence Classes
Date: 2nd Monday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Local 890 Classroom A
Requirement: Must have current dues receipt
Sign-up: e-mail or call the hall  local890@ibew890.org or 608-752-0321
Completion of the class will be a requirement to work at the Riverside Power Plant jobsite. 

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

FALL 2018 CLASSES at IBEW Local 890: 

AHA First Aid / CPR - Safety on the job and in everyday life is important. The ability to react calmly and perform lifesaving measures in an emergency situation is critical to how well or how bad the outcome might be. This course will give students the knowledge and proper technique in rendering assistance when it’s needed most. (This course issues a two year First Aid/CPR e-card).
Materials Needed: None                             

Class Fee: $42 (includes 2 year card)                            
Instructor: Jeff Toberman / Dan Duesterbeck  Date: Oct. 27, 2018 (Saturday)   
Classroom: A                                                    Time: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Arc Flash Electrical Safety Training - Electrical incidents are more costly and often more fatal than other workplace incidents. This course will introduce students to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, “The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace”, and the requirements for electrical arc flash and arc blast protection. (This course issues a one year Arc Flash Training card).
Materials Needed: Pencils and paper.

Class Fee: $25                          
Instructor: Kevin Bollendorf     Dates: Nov. 6 & 8, 2018  (Tuesday and Thursday)                         
Classroom: B                           Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.                          CEUs: 8

Class Fee: $25                          
Instructor: Kevin Bollendorf     Dates: Dec. 11 & 13, 2018  (Tuesday and Thursday)                         
Classroom: A                           Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.                          CEUs: 8

Journeyman Exam Prep - This class will work toward the skills needed to successfully navigate the Wisconsin Electrical Journeyman exam.  Students should enter this course with a strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and its layout.  The focus will be on memory, attention-to-detail, time management and basic fundamental calculations.  Week 5 (five) is a 3 (three) hour mock exam session. (This class is approved for 15.5 hours of Wisconsin State Electrical Credentialing). ALL CLASSES MUST BE ATTENDED FOR CREDENTIALING CREDIT.
Materials Needed: 2017 NFPA 70, pencils, paper & calculator

Class Fee: $25                             2017 NFPA 70: $78                          
Instructor: Brad Wildes               Starts: Wed. November 14, 2018          Duration: 6 Sessions
Classroom: A                              Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.                    CEUs: 15.5


Note: Payment upon registration is required to secure your enrollment in the class. Classes are limited to 20 students, unless otherwise indicated in the Class posting.   

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.

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

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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