The Annual Sheet Metal Workers picnic held at the Highland Park Picnic Shelter has been cancelled due to COVID19

Fitness- Peloton offering free 90-day subscriptions Live and recorded workouts for yoga, strength-training, guided runs, meditation.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-90d

Journaling:ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/expressive_writing

Gratitude Journal:ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/gratitude_journal

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/422524

Center for Disease Control:

CDC tips on: what to do if you are sick

https://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 downloadfile-3.bin.jpg

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 is

Fomer Secretary of Labor Robert Reich gives a short video on why RTW is wrong.Click the link below.

https://youtu.be/lLV4P5Pq0_0

The September 1st Regular Membership Meeting will be held in person @ 5:00pm at the Maplewood Hall. Special Order of Business will held on Election Rules. Masks must be worn at all times.

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:

Union meetings
New job openings
Work opportunities
Union events

Text the words:

Local 10 to 21333

(Message and data rates may apply)

Thank you. We look forward to be able to send you the most current and up to date information.

State of MN Emergency Executive Order, Exemptions – Critical Sectors

Construction and critical trades. This category includes workers in the skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers, HVAC and elevator technicians, and other related construction of all kind. This category also includes exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental properties, moving and relocation services, security staff, operating engineers, and all other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of homes and residences and the Critical Sectors listed in this Executive Order.

Hotels, residential facilities and shelters. This category includes workers supporting hotels and motels,

Critical Labor Union Functions. This category includes labor union essential activities, including the administration of health and welfare funds, and monitoring the wellbeing and safety of members providing services in the

Critical Manfacturing Sectors.Workers necessary for the manufacturing of materials and products needed for medical supply chains, and for supply chains associated with transportation, energy, communications, food and agriculture, chemical manufacturing, nuclear facilities, the operation of dams, water and wastewater treatment, emergency services, and the defense industrial base. Additionally, workers needed to maintain the continuity of these manufacturing functions and associated supply chains.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMPLOYEE
Travel on EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-20

Please print out for your use.

Travel doc.pdf

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.

Pictured above are former St. Paul College instructors, Mike Connelly (1986-2007), Carl Zitzer (1996-2015), and Donaven Chase (2015-2018), along with current St. Paul College Sheet Metal Instructor, Viang Paborriboon (2018-present). All in the picture are Saint Paul College Graduates and Local #10 Members and together have a combined total of 44 years of full-time teaching.

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:

Union meetings
New job openings
Work opportunities
Union events

Text the words:

Local 10 to 21333

(Message and data rates may apply)

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:
Read news you can use
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

Regions

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Metro Minnesota

Northern Minnesota

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Sheet Metal Workers' International Association

Local Union 10 - Minnesota - South Dakota - North Dakota

The Annual Sheet Metal Workers picnic held at the Highland Park Picnic Shelter has been cancelled due to COVID19

Special Election for the Northern Minnesota Business Represenative

SMART Mental Health Resources.

SMART COVID-19 Resources for Union Members

Congratulations to member Viang Paborriboon recognized as Journeyman of the year by the Women Building Success Committee