Metro JATC news:
We are happy to report that Cory Nelson has agreed to be the next Metro Area Apprenticeship Coordinator. Cory was selected by a committee made up of both labor and management representatives. The committee strongly believes he is the right person to keep the JATC program moving forward and manage the great resources available at the Training Center.
Cory completed a five-year Local 10 apprenticeship and has worked in our trade for over 20 years; all in the Metro Area. He has work experience in all aspects of commercial sheet metal work, including HVAC, balancing, fire life safety and architectural. Cory has been very involved in Local 10 and currently serves on the Executive Board and is a JATC Trustee. Cory is currently employed as a General Foreman at Horwitz.
Matt Fairbanks
Business Manager/President
North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) and CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training released a new national standard for infectious disease exposure control practices for U.S. construction sites.These guidelines aim to prevent disease, disability and death caused by infectious disease exposure in lieu of federal action by OSHA.
https://mntrades.org/covid-19-resources/
SMART Mental Health Resources.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 suicidepreventionlifeline.orgSMOHIT Hotline- Daria Todor- 877-884-6227SMART MAP- Chris Carlough 202-262-3722/Ben Cort 303-868-4020Empathia- empathia.com/promos/COVID19.phpPsychology Today-Find a Therapist- psychologytoday.com/usOnline AA- nyintergroup.org/remote-meetings/list/
SMART COVID-19 Resources for Union Members
The available information about how the virus that causes COVID-19 spread is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses. However, COVID-19 is a new disease and there is more to learn about its transmission, the severity of illness it causes, and to what extent it may spread in the United States. According to the CDC, a person may develop symptoms of the COVID-19 virus within 14 days of exposure. Symptoms include feeling sick with an acute respiratory illness, such as a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. As there is no present vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the CDC recommends the following to prevent the spread of the virus:
- Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol;
- Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick;
- Stay home when sick;
- Cover coughs or sneezes with tissues or cough into the elbow area, then discard the tissue in the trash and follow up with handwashing; and
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces regularly
More information about COVID-19 may be found at the following links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
Minnesota Department of Health:https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html
MN Building Trades: https://mntrades.org/covid-19-resources/
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int
Doctor on Demand (self-assessment tool):https://www.doctorondemand.com/coronavirus
Visit this link for online resources that will be kept updated as the situation unfolds.
For more added information please visit these below as well.
Call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline at 651-201-3920 from 7 a.m. to 7:00 p.m
School and child care questions: 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Minnesota Governor Walz News Release on COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plans:https://mn.gov/governor/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/422524Center for Disease Control:CDC tips on: what to do if you are sickhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Johns Hopkins Medical Center CSSE: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
COVID-19 and Minnesota Unemployment Insurance
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid-19.jsp
2020 Local #10 Apprentice Contest Top 10 winners
| Industrial | Architectural | HVAC |
| Cameron Erickson | Alexander Hintz | Devin O'Brien |
| Nicholas Day | Marty Skaar | Kyle King |
| Casey Kramer | Garrett Ayers | Tyler Melby-Wachman |
| Derek Johnson | Dallas Narloch | Wayne Quigley |
| Eric Larson | Brennen Plagens | Caleb Hoisington |
| Daniel Maslowski | Mark Hartman | Samuel Haas |
| Shane Jaeckels | Bradley Jansen | Andy Busche |
| Joey Krussow | Thomas Kolbow | Bryton Kullhem |
| Nicholas Studler | Justin DeVriendt | Logen O'Brien |
| Lao Yang | Jacob Galvin | Nicholas DeMike |
Member Jim Walz from Parkston SD, had the opportunity to fix this tornado damaged “onion” on the historic landmark, known as the Onion House. Each piece was laid out by hand and is different from the one next to it. Click the link below to see more. https://www.keloland.com/news/damaged-from-delmont-tornado-the-onion-house-is-on-its-way-to-restoration-1/1372389089
Congratulations to member Viang Paborriboon recognized as Journeyman of the year by the Women Building Success Committee
North Dakota area past and present Business Agents attended the Fargo area Holiday party: L-R: Ron Ohlson, Dan Caulkins, Business Manager Matt Fairbanks, Nick Murphy (current BA), Dennis Murphy, Jack Ambuehl.
Northern Minnesota area past and present Business Agents together at the Duluth Holiday party: L-R: George Sundstrom, Doug Christy (current BA), Dennis Marchetti
Want a career as a union Sheet Metal Worker? Click link below to learn more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhjYBl6hJ40&sns=em
Ciera Semlak, apprentice at the Metro JATC, hand painted this flag as a gift for fellow apprentice Jacob Walrod's father who is a veteran of the USMC. The USMC symbol was made at the Metro JATC.
UNITED WE BARGAIN, DIVIDED WE BEG
Why "Right to Work" is Wrong for Workers
Click here: Understanding what Right To Work isFomer Secretary of Labor Robert Reich gives a short video on why RTW is wrong.Click the link below.
Local 10 Election rules for the June 2021 Election
At the September 1, 2020 Regular Membership Meeting, the members approved the June 2021 Local 10 Election rules.
Election rules 2021 approved by membership 9-1-2020.pdf
Sheet Metal Workers rename St. Cloud training
center in honor of business agent Steve Raatikka
Steve Raatikka, who recently retired as business agent for Sheet Metal Workers Local 10, was lured to stop by the union’s St. Cloud training facility July 20 and got a big surprise: A crowd of union colleagues, contractors and family members had gathered there to celebrate the unveiling of a new sign announcing the renaming of the facility to the “Steve Raatikka Training Center.” Raatikka joined Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 in 1985. In 1998, he became an organizer for the local. In 2000, he ran for and was elected St. Cloud business agent and served for 20 years until health issues prompted an early retirement. “Unveiling that sign just blew my mind,” Raatikka said. “I’m very grateful for that. Local 10 has been very good to me and my family.”
Sheet Metal Connectors Donates Easter Hams
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/video/4506131-sheet-metal-connectors-donates-easter-hams/
Local 10 would like you to sign up today for its text messaging service. Giving our members the ability to have the most current and up to date information on:
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State of MN Emergency Executive Order, Exemptions – Critical Sectors
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMPLOYEE
Travel on EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-20
Please print out for your use.
Please note letter from the desk of the Business Manager
LOCAL 10 MEMBERS
If you are a Retiree or a member that is in a High Risk category of danger due to COVID-19, please click below:
local-10-smart-army-members-assistance/
There has been a long standing tradition and relationship between the Sheet Metal Workers and St. Paul College.
It’s finally here... the new text messaging service.
Local 10 would like you to sign up today for its new text messaging service. Giving our members the ability to have the most current and up to date information on:
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Thank you. We look forward to be able to send you the most current and up to date information.
Air Force Veteran Finds Home in Minnesota Construction
Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 member Jared Anderson speaks out on the Helmets to Hardhats program:
“I love my job,” Jared says. “I love my company and the mindset of the union. If you don’t work, you don’t get paid. It’s like the military – hard work pays off.”
Valuing hard work is essential in Jared’s line of work, especially in opportunities to advance.
“Every 1,000 hours I work, I get a pay raise,” Jared says. “I also build hours towards a pension through a 401k-like program.”
By developing his skills, saving for retirement, and working for raises, Jared can continue to serve his community and build a future for himself and his family.
Please click on the link to read the whole interview.
https://constructioncareers.org/air-force-veteran-finds-home-in-minnesota-construction/
ATTENTION: Reminder to all Sheet Metal Workers.
Anyone that is sent to a jurisdiction of another local union other than Local 10 by their employer shall report to that local union BEFORE starting work, as per the Constitution Article 16, Section 10 (a). As per the Constitution Article 16, Section 10 (c) those who fail to comply shall be subjected to charges and to a trial by the local of whose jurisdiction the offense was committed.
It is the member’s responsibility to check in, not the employer. Please check in BEFORE you work and contact us if you need help with a number to call.
THE LABEL APP PROTECTS
& INFORMS
The label app protects your jobs, your wages,
and benefits when you scan labels and report
unlabeled product. But it has much more:
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Report jobsite issues Check the Sheet Metal Job Bank
Link to SMART sites
"LABEL IT * SCAN IT * REPORT IT"
Our Union label is a tool for protecting union jobs, wages, and benefits. And it’s an essential tool for enforcing contracts. The labels encourage employers to use union-made products. For individual sheet metal workers, it means more work, better pay, and healthier benefits.
The blue label is used on production products. The yellow label represents building trades products.
Wage equalization removes the incentive for employers to use yellow-label products fabricated by union workers getting lower wage rates. By scanning the labels to report which shop produced a product, everyone in the process from fabricators to installers gets the highest average crew cost rate.
Everyone benefits from wage equalization. From a fabricator in a lower-rate local who gets a boost in pay from wage equalization benefits to the higher-rate sheet metal workers by removing the incentive contractors have to look for fabricated products from areas with a lower average crew cost. Otherwise, contractors could pursue a race to the bottom that puts pressure on all locals to accept lower wages.
For more information: smart-label-toolkit
https://labelitscanitreportit.com/
Are you thinking about retiring? Please read this check list below for good planning information.
Thinking of Retiring.doc