LOCAL  UNION  890  NEWS  BRIEFS
2018 Union Dues:
$40.02 / month   $120.06 / Quarter   $480.24 / Year

Union Meeting:
The next Union Meeting will be on
Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The door prize is $250.00 must be present to win. 

Union Sportsmen's Alliance Conservation Dinner
IBEW LU 890 has reserved three tables (30 seats) for the 6th Annual Madison Area Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Conservation Dinner on Friday, September 14, 2018. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Each table will have a “table prize” of either a Savage Axis II Rifle or a 40-quart ORCA Cooler. There will also be raffles, silent auction items and a cash bar. Funds raised from the event will go towards various projects in local communities that conserve wildlife habitat, improve access to the outdoors, restore America’s parks and provide youth mentorship all through America’s Labor Unions.

LU 890 will be raffling off the 30 seats to the dinner at the September 6th Union Meeting. You must be in attendance to qualify for the raffle. Meeting starts at 6:00 PM.

RENEW Committee Volunteers - Promoting the Electrical Trade at Beloit Memorial High School

 Wednesday, May 30th, marks the first volunteering event for the newly formed RENEW Committee of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers LU 890. RENEW (reenergizing next generation electrical workers) is comprised of younger members of our local Union- who are looking to serve our communities, families, and those who are in need. As a group, we will be focusing on public service through volunteering, fund raising for charities, supporting our local students, and promoting the trades to younger generations. LU 890 RENEW partnered with Beloit Memorial High School’s construction program students, to design/build low voltage training lab stations for use by students in the Construction-3 curriculum. The event was hosted by BMHS. IBEW LU 890 membership made a donation to the BMHS Construction Program for $1000- to fund this training event. BMHS instructor Mike Wagner coordinated the event with LU 890 RENEW President Shawn Carlson- ensuring the event was a success. With (6) volunteer electricians on hand- we were able to partner each electrician with 2-3 students- and explain the construction and application of the training labs. In total- five new lab stations were constructed and tested. Thirteen BMHS students were in attendance for the event. We will be partnering with Mr. Wagner and the BMHS Construction Program in the future to hold more training opportunities- and promoting the electrical trade and the benefits of union membership. Local 890 is proud to recognize members Tyler Bemus, Jon Hollister, Michael Morehart, LU 890 Vice President Daniel Reuter, and Benjamin Trappe for their instruction and time in assisting students with the build. LU 890 would also like to give a special thanks to Mr. Mike Wagner (instructor) and the students of BMHS Construction Program for the great opportunity to help grow their much-needed program, and in making this night a success. We are Beloit Proud.

Code of Excellence Classes
Date: 2nd Monday of each month
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 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: 
OSHA 30 - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926 are requirement standards for The Construction Industry. In today’s fast paced and safety conscious world, OSHA training has become a staple for the ability to work at most job sites. From PPE to Fall Protection or working with ladders and scaffolding, the workplace conditions are safer today because of OSHA and OSHA trained personnel. This class is credentialed for 30 CEUs for State of Wisconsin licensing. ALL CLASSES MUST BE ATTENDED FOR CEUs.
Materials Needed: OSHA Standards manual (text rental fee) pencils, paper.

Class Fee: $25                        Textbook: $20.00 text rental fee / refundable   
Instructor: Jeff Toberman       Starts: Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018                   Duration: 10 weeks
Classroom: A                          Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.                              CEUs: 30

CW/CE Introduction to the Electrical Trade - If you’re new to the electrical industry, unfamiliar with some of the specialty tools and materials and want or need to get more familiar with our ways, this class will help. From residential to commercial to industrial jobsites there are so many different aspects to the electrical field that you will spend your career learning new things. Get started right! (This course is approved for 12 hours of Wisconsin State Electrical Credentialing) ALL 12 HOURS MUST BE ATTENDED FOR CREDIT.
Materials Needed: Pencil, Paper, and Calculator

Class Fee: $25                            
Instructor: Adam Dolgner        Starts: Monday, Sept. 10, 2018                        Duration: 4 weeks
Classroom: B                          Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.                               CEUs: 12

Class Fee: $25                            
Instructor: Adam Dolgner        Starts: Monday, Oct. 8, 2018                            Duration: 4 weeks
Classroom: B                          Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.                               CEUs: 12

Conduit Bending - 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). (This course is approved for 24 hours of Wisconsin State Electrical Credentialing)
Materials Needed: NJATC Conduit Bending and Fabrication textbook and Lab manual, pencils, paper and calculator.

Class Fee: $25                        Textbook: $84.30   
Instructor: Craig Ibeling          Starts: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018                       Duration: 10 weeks
Classroom: A                          Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.                               CEUs: 24

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  Dates: Sept. 12 & 13, 2018 (Wednesday and Thursday)   
Classroom: A                                                    Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.                              

Class Fee: $42 (includes 2 year card)                            
Instructor: Jeff Toberman / Dan Duesterbeck  Date: Sept. 22, 2018 (Saturday)   
Classroom: A                                                    Time: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Class Fee: $42 (includes 2 year card)                            
Instructor: Jeff Toberman / Dan Duesterbeck  Dates: Oct. 17 & 18, 2018 (Wednesday and Thursday)   
Classroom: A                                                    Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

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


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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