brother v. colon's. comments are so right toss a dollar to save a penny thay just do not get it. happy holidays work safe

Greetings brothers..I just want to wish you all a happy holidays..For those of us that are still working, each day brings a mixed feeling of appreciation and apprehension at the same time, for day to day we have no idea what these companies are plotting to do. Gone are the days when merit decided who got promoted and who got a plus rate and who got to keep his job. These companies have dug themselves into a hole with unreasonable profit margins. This has perpetuated to such an extent that even when they possess a great product, it makes no difference whatsoever because of several key reasons.1. they don’t know how to sell it. 2. Most of their bosses or supervisors were not field people and therefore have no clue as to how an elevator works, the intricacies of fixing them and the capabilities of the equipment; other than what they read about it.3. They don’t appreciate the skilled men they have, specially troubleshooters, adjusters and good all around mechanics. Nowadays they’ve come up with an outstanding idea, take away the plus rate that they pay their top people as a mean of compensating for loss of profits. Brilliant!! This is insidious because in essence this practice opens up a door for other companies who may value these skilled men  to entice them to switch companies, keeping or perhaps increasing their rates. It makes no sense to spent countless millions in training a man only to make his life so miserable that he has ultimately to move on somewhere else, taking with him the sum total of the knowledge he has learned in the years he spent with that company. How utterly Ironic that these companies are providing competitors the men with which they can take away their equipment. And to top it all they act apathetic as if to say .” we don’t need you, don’t let the door hit you on the way out”. With each man that leaves a valuable piece of that company walks away. If before a man was fired or allowed to walk away a lobotomy was performed then perhaps the separation wouldn’t be so costly. It’s difficult to predict where the big companies are heading, but if they don’t  wake up soon. It is the little companies that will reap the benefits of their advanced technology… Of What benefit is to discover the cure for cancer if the treatment cost 5 million dollars.. To those brothers sitting in the bench with no work I will extol to stay steadfast with hope for a better year to come… make use of the union’s resources, drive for toys this Christmas etc. And should your needs rise beyond your capability to provide for your family, THEN REACH OUT TO YOUR BROTHERS. As WE do for those that are hurt, while at work WE will do for those that are out of work. It all start with a phone call. You’re not alone. Call the hall, call a BROTHER. You’ll be surprised how most of us respond to another brother’s need , Most of us understand that anyone of us at any time can find ourselves in need of a helping hand..I know I’ve been there, when tragedy struck my family the response from my brothers was tremendous and awe inspiring.  I don’t know of any brother out here that won’t reach in his pocket;generously, when the call comes for a brother in need. Pride has to be put aside brothers, pride self perpetuates into self pity, anger and depression. And that’s not the way to go. All of us out here CARE.

Once again we wish you all a peaceful Christmas and renewed hope for next year..

The Colon family

Hello brothers and sisters.My family and i,just wanted too give a big THANK YOU for everyone who helped donate for this years Christmas drive.I have been layed off from Otis for over 6 months now,and things are extremaly difficult at the moment.This was fortunately my first time at the holidays being layed off,and i can say that this Christmas card donation is a wonderful gesture and a huge help for my wife and I.So from the bottom of our hearts Thank you all for your kind donations.Work safe,have a great holiday and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my brothers and sisters out there.Hope too see you all in the field real soon...                     Sincerely,The Ambusch family!!!

Brothers,

            I regret to inform you of the passing of my father, Brother Jack T. Caci, retired member of Local 1 IUEC.

Jack passed on December 3, 2009. A memorial mass will take place at Good Sheppard Parish, 4665 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee Fl. 32309-2512.

December, 14 2009 at 11:00 AM.

Can you please inform the membership of his passing.

Thank you, 

Brother Mark Caci

Repair Dept.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator

125 Moen Ave.

Cranford NJ 07016

mark.caci@thyssenkrupp.com

mobile: 908-370-5253

I would like to thank Bob Stork and my brothers for helping my partner Pat and I through a very tough week.

Fairchild Son Inc. Funeral Home
1570 Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030
Phone 516-627-2000

Mayor Signs $5.3B PLA's

Mayor Announces PLA with the Building Trades NOVEMBER 24th -- Mayor Mike Bloomberg today announced the signing of long-awaited Project Labor Agreements (PLA's) worth $5.3 Billion in public projects over the next four years. The signing of the PLA's caps an eight-month negotiation process between the Trades and the City administration. These are the first-ever PLA's for City agencies. The PLA for the School Construction Authority builds on a previous PLA agreement. The announcement was made at the Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School at Spring and Broome Streets in Soho. Calling the PLA deals "the economic downturn's silver lining," the Mayor said hard economic times have allowed the City to win $300 million in savings from labor unions by exacting concessions in work rules and overtime, including a waiver of Wicks Law provisions. (Hear audio of the Mayor here.) Building and Construction Trades Council President Gary LaBarbera, in response to a question, countered by noting that the PLA's put savings dollars back into the City's capital budget, where they will be used to fund an additional 1,800 unionized construction jobs. (Hear audio of Mr. LaBarbera here.) The solid turnout of labor leaders at the event -- including top officials of the Mason Tenders, Ironworkers, Painters, Elevator Constructors, and others -- was a clear indication that they support the PLA's and believe their funding guarantees will be instrumental in helping many union members ride out the recession. The PLA's mean different things to different unions, with some -- like Mason Tenders Local 79 -- looking to see significant hiring. Others, like the Elevator Constructors, are expecting just a small boost. Local 79 Rank and File carried their banner at the press event Building Trades Employers' Association President Lou Coletti thanked the Mayor for stimulating jobs and said that his contractors would "compete very heavily" for the work, thus insuring greater savings for the City. (Hear audio of Mr. Coletti here.) Overtime is capped at time-and-a-half for work performed from Monday through Saturday with no restriction on the ability of contractors to schedule overtime to meet deadlines. All trades have agreed to standardization of terms and flexibility of scheduling at job sites, including eight standard holidays, 8-hour day, 40-hour weeks, flexible start times, and coordinated lunch periods. Strikes are prohibited even if broader work stoppages exist outside the work sites. The Mayor's office said the PLA's will fund 32,000 construction jobs over the four year life of the agreements. He was joined by Reverend Jacques A. DeGraff of the Minority Business Leadership Council, who noted that the PLA's have specific provisions to increase the numbers of minorities and women who can be placed on construction jobs. For contracts and subcontracts of less than $1 million, managed by non-union Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, the contractor will be allowed to fill as many as half of the first eight jobs on a project with their own workforce. The PLA's commit unions to the goal of hiring 45% of apprentices from the ranks of minorities, women, returning veterans, and new high school graduates of theCity's public schools. Here is a breakdown of the four Project Labor Agreements which were finalized today: The first covers $942 million in projects for the general renovation and rehabilitation of existing City-owned buildings and structures. Local 79 Business Manager John Delgado speaks to the Mayor after the press event, as his members stand in the background. The second and third, worth $1.9 billion, covers eleven large-scale, new construction projects, including a new Police Academy, a new branch library in Far Rockaway, and the City's new 911 dispatching center. The fourth PLA, between the School Construction Authority (SCA) and the Building and Trades Construction Council, funds $2.5 billion or renovation and rehabilitation of schools. The Mayor made it clear that other PLA's are in the works. including one which would cover an additional $509 million of work at wastewater treatment plants, housing properties owned by the City and at other sites.

      HAPPY THANKSGIVING

 TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS!

             GEEZER

Wanted to wish everyone a happy,healthy,and safe Thanksgiving.Also congradulations for all that just passed the mechanics exam!!    Semper Fi!!! Ambusch family

Robert B. RIORDAN

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RIORDANRobert B., of Hasbrouck Heights formerly of the Bronx on November 19,2009. Before retiring, he was a mechanic for Otis Elevator Co. inFairfield. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of theCatholic War Veterans Father Washington Post 1710 in Paramus. Robertwas a former Little League and Junior Football League coach inHasbrouck Heights. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Kelly) Riordan.Devoted father of Kelly Ann Freschi and her husband Fred, Robert F.Riordan and his wife Caitlin and C. Bridget Schloemann all of HasbrouckHeights. Son-in-law of Catherine Kelly of Fort Lee. Loving grandfatherof Dylan, Jake, Hunter, Blake, Brooke and Mackenzie. Funeral Liturgyfrom Corpus Christi R.C. Church Hasbrouck Heights on Monday at 10 am.Cremation following at Cedar Lawn Crematory. Visitation Sunday 4-8 pm.at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Ave. Hasbrouck Heights. Inlieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Hasbrouck Heights JuniorFootball League P.O. Box 151 Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. 07604 or to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, Tn. 38105would be appreciated.

It is with deepest regret and sorrow to inform you of the Passing of Retired Brother Louis Balogh

Retired Brother Louis Balogh will be waked at:

Mc Nulty Funeral Home

3006 Middletown Roan

Bronx, NY 10461-5312

PHONE # 718-892-1299

FUNERAL SERVICES

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

Hours 2:00-5:00 pm

Hours 7:00-9:00 pm

Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 10:30 am

St Benedict’s Church

Bronx, NY (across from the funeral home)

Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, you left behind your sisters and your brothers. Leaving your beloved children and wives, you put on hold, your dreams and your lives. FREEDOM was the gift that you unselfishly gave pain and DEATH was the price that you ultimately PAID!!!! Everyday, give the utmost admiration to those who had fought to defend our nation.
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Happy Veterans Day!!!!!