Brothers & Sisters,

I am sorry to inform you of the passing of Margaret Bennet, Brother William Bennet's mother and Brother Lawrence Collier's mother in law.

Viewing:

Cargain Funeral Home

10 Fowler Ave

Carmel, NY 10512

845-22-3672

Wednesday 2/22/06  7pm - 9pm

Thursday  2/23/06   2pm - 4pm  & 7pm - 9pm

A service will be held Friday 10:30 am at the funeral home.

A scene from when Harry met Sally.........Billy Crystal says to Meg Ryan...........Charlie Yager won the trustee spot...............and Meg ryan replies......Yes,Yes,yes!!!!!!!!!!,way to go Charlie

Brothers and sisters,

  I want to send my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Charles Yaeger. It was an honor and a pleasure to run in the same election as Charlie and Ray. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters who came out and voted. Thank you to everyone who supported me.

  GOOD LUCK CHARLIE!!! Make us all proud.

Andy

Brother Charles Yaeger has been elected to the position on the Board of Trustees. If you would like the tally results, send me an email.

Dear Brothers and sisters,

Tomorrow is Thursday February 16th. Like every third Thursday of the month we have a REGULARLY scheduled union meeting . Their will be a vote , If you actually give a sh.. about your future, show up and stop complaining and be part of the process.

 I have read the posts and refuse to make this a political posting site, please be educated If you decide to come to the vote, please be educated and make your vote the best one for the future of Local 1 . Don't sit back like many people in LIFE, and complain ( but never get involved). For all the members who I have spoken with in the field lately, who seem to always find the energy to find fault in just about everything. If you are looking for someone to blame? Please be honest with yourself and ask what have I done lately to make Local 1 IUEC a better place? We have many extremely talented members, why not let our officers know whats important to us as members of Local 1??? If anyone has any ideas to improve our union please come up to the microphone and speak up. I have so much respect for any brother or sister who speaks up at a union meeting ( the only stupid ? or concern of anyone is the question that never gets asked. How many of us has been at a meeting when a member goes up to the microphone with a valid statement, question or concern and you say I was wondering about that same issue. We should be thankful and grateful for these members. To some of the educated regulars like J.C. Reardon and others like Bill Lindsay and many others . I respect your courage as a brother and a man, I have been on the mike many times over the years and always felt when I said what I had to say the officers on the stage appreciated any input ( good or bad) . Too many chiefs and not enough Indians??

   To all the actual involved and interested brothers, I will see you at the meeting. It is what it is, I will continue to be part of the solution, not the problem . I remain educated , involved and concerned.

                In solidarity Brother Brian Link

          I AM EXTREMELY PROUD TO CARRY A LOCAL 1 IUEC UNION CARD

Brothers and Sisters,

      I joined this union as a probationary helper on April 28, 1970. So I guess you can call me old school. I met Mark Brand in the early 90's. We mixed like oil and water. That all ended when I told Mark F.U. and his answer was No, F.U.! We both laughed our butts off and have been friends ever since.

       When I was in troubled times Mark and Kathy let my wife and I move in for three months. Not many people would do that for another person. Now that Mark has had his second operation for a brain tumor and times are rough they both need our help. Kathy is a little thing and she takes Mark in his wheel chair for Chemo in NYC.

The bills are piling up and the strain is overwhelming for both of them.[Mark and Kathy]

        Many of you know what it was like during the lock out, well Mark has been out since then.

Please send any donation to

        Mark and Kathy Brand

        Schradin Hill Rd.

        Greenwood Lake N.Y. 10925

                     RAY HAINES one  of the best people we could have as trustee .TO all my Friends i have worked with at IBEW THIS MAN RAY IS ONE TO GIVE SHOT .RAY GIVES MORE THAN ONE MAN CAN .I DON'T KNOW HOW HE KEEPS GOING

Hello my brothers and sisters…

I would like to echo the words of tommy and wish brother Yaeger the best of luck in his upcoming election to the board of trustees.. I’ve known Charlie since he first became a Shop Steward back in the early 90’s and throughout The years his dedication to this local and his brothers here at Otis hasn’t changed a bit and in fact, He has proven to me time an time again; personally, what it means to be a brother.. During the walkout he called every man personally whenever there was information to be passed along, pounded the sidewalks along side with us and encouraged those he came in contact with to get involved and support the cause. Charlie not only talk the talk but he walked the talk. And as the lockout ended stayed involved in our everyday affairs and never once fluctuated in any opinion, or alligance, regardless of the issue that anyone of us needed help in. If you were right he would walk side by side with you right into the fire, but  if you were wrong he would be the first to explain the pros and cons of any course of action a brother would want to take and even then he always made a brother feel that he would be there for you regardless of the consequences… it’s easy to tear down but it takes character to uplift and work to reconcile any given issue between two brothers.. and that is precisely what he does. Some may not like him because of his tenacity, others like me, are glad he’s been there for us when we needed someone to watch our back…There is a movie where a man asked another about this one particular guy, the question was…”If you were going into battle would you want him with you”… even though the guy in question had some tough personal issues ..the man responded hell yeahh!! with no hesitation… I wish Charlie god speed in this election I know that in the position of trustee as he did as a shop steward, he would do just a good a job..

 Sincerely

V.colon

Hello Brothers and sisters,

I hope everyone is doing well. With our upcoming elections lets all be involved! We need to voice our beliefs, we are so fortunate here in the United States to have a VOICE , we all have an opportunity everyday to make a difference. If you aren't happy with the way things are going ,at work, at home or in your community??? What are you doing to help? Be PROUD to be a Local 1 member, be proud to be a dad a mom or a brother or sister. We have seen many new members initiated into Local 1 lately. Do yourself a favor and reach out to these younger members , do you remember when you got into Local 1?? I look back when I started in 1982, I am sooooo grateful for the brothers who TAUGHT me , who took time to EDUCATE me, and more importantly made me KNOW that I was never alone. I will continue to be an educated member of Local 1 and my community. Thanks for the chance to once again share my thoughts. Always be a brother to a brother!!! If you are among the interested and involved brothers of our Local , please reach out to another member who you dont see at the meetings . Offer him or her a ride, don't take No for an answer!!! Its our union, I will always remain a brother full of an ATTITUDE OF GRATTITUDE . Work safe and always work smart.

                       In solidarity Brother Brian Link

I would like to tell you a little about ANDREW FAVATA who has been nominated for the position of "Trustee".  This is a loyal man who served our country in the US Military.  He has worked hard to become a Construction Adjuster and is an an excellent School Instructor for Local One.  He is always looking for ways to give back to his brothes and sisters, and as Trustee, I know he will accomplish that.  I stand behind this man 100%.  ON FEBRUARY 16TH, MY VOTE IS WITH ANDREW FAVATA AND YOUR VOTE SHOULD BE TOO!  GOOD LUCK ANDREW....... YOU DESERVE THIS!

I would like to give a shout out to Charles Yaeger i wish you the best of luck in your election. You are a stand up union man and always have been. Your ideas and dedication and knowledge, and most of all your dedication to this local should be rewarded to you now...TO EVRYONE VOTE CHARLES YAEGER ON FEBUARY 16....GOOD LUCK

Brothers & Sisters,

Please click on the link below for information on the jurisdictional dispute between Local 1 & Local 14.

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http://www.iuec1.org/BCT.PDF

hey Guys! I'm looking for the guy who makes the vinyl window clings for cars for local 1. Can someone route me in the right direction to get a hold of him? that would be great. Thanks

Dear Brothers & Sisters:

There is a special election out in Suffolk county 8th District. For a seat in the New York State Assembly.

Ernie Mattace is running, he is a union member and the Central Labor council is backing him in the race.

Please come out and vote in this very important race. Ernie is a labor guy and a true friend of working men and women.

Work safe, and take care of each other.

Brother Tom Moore, Local One, IUEC

tmlocalone@aol.com

Brothers & Sisters,

I am sorry to inform you of the passing of retired Brother John Brennan. The Services are as follows:

Weigand Funeral Home

49 Hillside Ave

Williston Park, NY

516-746-4484

Wednesday, February , 2006

2 to 5 & 7 to 9

Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 am

Thursday, February 2, 2006

Saint Aidan’s Church

505 Wills Ave

Williston Park, NY

We will have a donation box at the March meeting for Herbie. Please bring as many dog bones as possible. I hope Herbie is doing well. Love, Brother Clark

Dear brothers and sisters of all I.U.E.C .locals,

Tuesday night ( January 31st), President George W. Bush will lay out his 2006 agenda in his State of the Union speech, and working families will be listening closely. Time and again we have seen the president dress up ANTI-WORKER proposals with friendly sounding titles- but when congressional allies adopt them , the results are disastrous for working families.

    We must all need to be educated on all the issues that will affect our lives. We all need to be more involved in our jobs, our families and our communities! If you have children who are old enough to watch the State of the Union Address, please educate them also and have them sit watch and learn! PLEASE be involved in your families future. Maybe we can learn from OUR children, after all most adolescents are more open minded then adults. Most of all brothers and sisters make a choice to make a positive difference !

 For more info please visit peoplepower@aflcio.org or www.aflcio.org .

    Please stop doing the same things over and over again , and EXPECT different results . Continue to work safe and look after one another. Set a good example for your co-workers and your children . Show them that an education is priceless, don't sit IDLY by and do nothing.

 I will continue to be involved , educated, and will always reach out to others and help out. Please be responsible for what you do in your own shoes!!! Stay safe and work smart

            In Solidarity Brother Brian Link card #1347

I would like to thank all who showed up to my fathers funeral.

The kind words spoken to my mother by Greg Mosheti will not be forgotten.