LOCAL UNION 890 NEWS BRIEFSNext Union Meeting
The next Union Meeting will be on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The door prize is $200.00, must be present to win. Union Dues for 2016 The cost for 2016 annual dues is $444.24 ($37.02 per month). The quarterly amount is $111.06. PLEASE VOTE - Every Vote Counts! Election Schedule: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 *Presidential, Congressional, and State Offices If you are not registered to vote, save time and register early at your county clerks office. For more information about registering: http://myvote.wi.gov - Approved I.D. must be shown to vote. - You can still register the day of the election with the proper paper work. Check with your county clerk for these requirements, as they may vary. FALL 2016 CLASS SCHEDULE - Local 890: Coyne CPR Refresher- 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 one year CPR card). Materials Needed: None Class Fee: $28 CLASS IS FULL for 9/29/16 Instructor: Jeff Toberman Starts: Thurs. September 29, 2016 Duration: 1 Session Classroom: B Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CEUs: 0 Instructor: Jeff Toberman Starts: Thurs. December 8, 2016 Duration: 1 Session Classroom: B Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CEUs: 0 Grounding & Bonding I - Grounding is an important aspect of the electrical industry and safety. There are many ways to achieve the performance requirements of the NEC. Article 250 is the longest article in the code at 29 pages of detailed information. Part I of this two part course, studies the purpose of Grounded and Ungrounded systems, Service grounding & Bonding, Grounding Electrodes, Grounding Electrode Conductor sizing and the performance and prescriptive aspects of Article 250 Parts I – V. May use 2011 or 2014 Code Book. Materials Needed: NJATC Applied Grounding & Bonding textbook, current edition of the NEC, pencils, paper and calculator. CLASS IS FULL Class Fee: $25 Textbook: $55, 2014 NEC Code Book $75 Instructor: Brad Wildes Starts: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Duration: 5 Sessions Classroom: A Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CEUs: 15 Grounding & Bonding II - Equipment Grounding and Bonding is the subject of this second part to the Grounding & Bonding course. Although the NEC has minimum requirements for safe installations, equipment grounding and bonding are some of the most important for the safety of personnel. Part II will focus on Article 250 Parts VI, VII and VIII. May use 2011 or 2014 Code Book. Materials Needed: NJATC Applied Grounding & Bonding textbook, current edition of the NEC, pencils, paper and calculator. Class Fee: $25 Textbook: $55, 2014 NEC Code Book $75 Instructor: Brad Wildes Starts: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Duration: 5 Sessions Classroom: A Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CEUs: 15 Arc Flash - 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 Starts: November 9-10, 2016 Duration: 2 Sessions Classroom: A Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. CEUs: 8 Conduit Bending - Required class for apprentices. Apprentices will have priority sign-up for this class, all others will be put on a waiting list and notified if space is available. This course will introduce students to the different types of conduit and the mathematics involved in bending. The majority of this class will be spent in a laboratory setting with hands-on exposure making different types of bends in various sizes of conduit geared towards the beginner. (This course is a requirement for apprenticeship years 1 or 2). Materials Needed: NJATC Conduit Bending and Fabrication textbook and Lab manual, pencils, paper and calculator. CLASS IS FULL Class Fee: $25 Textbook & Online LMS Access: $77.70 Instructor: Craig Ibeling Starts: Monday, October 10, 2016 Duration: 10 Sessions Classroom: A Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CEUs: 30 Note: Payment upon registration is required to secure your enrollment in the class. CPR and CPR/First Aid classes are limited to 8 students, all other classes are limited to 20 students. 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. Electricity-Related Courses at Blackhawk Technical College for Fall 2016: NEW! Advanced Basic Electricity 10 Sessions Tuesdays 9/27/16 - 12/6/16 3 CEUs $102.26 Site: AMTC - Milton 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: John Bittner Course description: This intermediate electrical course will introduce the student to the concepts and use of three phase power, power transmission, overload protection and grounding as specified in the National Electrical Code. Electrical Schematics & Motor Controls 10 Sessions Thursdays 9/29/16 - 12/8/16 3 CEUs $102.26 Site: AMTC - Milton 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: John Bittner Course description: This electrical class offers a hands-on approach to motor control circuit wiring and electrical schematic reading. Students will learn how and why an electrical motor works using hands-on training methods. Master & JW Electrician Exam Prep Class 7 Sessions Wednesdays 9/28/16 - 11/9/16 2.4 CEUs $139.00 Site: AMTC - Milton 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Instructor: Bob Fahey Course description: This class gives participants the opportunity to review the residential and commercial electrical codes and systems so they can write the state master/journeyman exam. The electrical licensing law that took effect on April 1, 2013 requires completion of the exam. Participants should be familiar with the National Electric Code. Several practice tests will be included. **Please go to the Blackhawk Technical College website for more information about the classes listed and Registration Information. Blackhawk Technical College www.blackhawk.edu Phone: 608-757-7660 Fax: 608-743-4407 For a List of State of Wisconsin Approved Courses: http://dsps.wi.gov/Licenses-Permits/JECE 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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