OHIO LABOR CITIZEN
FEBRUARY 2010

BY: THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF IRON WORKERS LOCAL 17

THE NEXT REGULAR UNION MEETING:
March 2, 2010 at 6:00 PM

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS:
Executive Board Meeting: March 17, 2010 at 5:30

Officers Meeting:
March 2, 2010 at 5PM

RETIREES' CLUB MEETINGS:
DUE TO THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE THE MONTHLY PENSION MEETING IS CANCELED FOR MARCH.

Stewart reports are now available online. You can access at www.ironworkers17.org. Please email to: union@ironworkers17.org.

APPROVALS	BOOK #
LOCAL 17 PENSIONS:
JOHN SIMAK	1158533
INTERNATIONAL HONORARY:
DAVID MAFFEI	900896
INTERNATIONAL LIFETIME PENSION:
RANDALL WEST	1011992
INTERNATIONAL WITHDRAWAL:
JESSE LEDFORD	1332926
INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY PENSION
JAMES SANTON	975481
JAMES MATTERN	934147

DEATHS:
Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the following deceased:

Member Name	BK #:	DOD:
WAYNE MILLER	806676	1/27/10
JOHN MILLS	759974	2/7/10

Effective 2/1/10 the following members were suspended for lack of dues:

MEMBER NO:	LNAME	FNAME
1403741	LONG	JOHN
1313009	MILLER	CHARLES
1311849	MORROW	SCOTT

The following members are scheduled for suspension on 3/1/10 if dues payment is not received by 2/28/10:

MEMBER NO:	L NAME	F NAME
1227928	BAER	MICHAEL
1403737	CALLAHAN	MARK
1233817	CAMPBELL	MARK
1156658	CATANIA	GREGORY
1300975	CIRULLO	GUY
1342279	CROSBY	GERALD
1237751	DOBROWSKI	STEVE
1361327	DUNAWAY	JAMES
1419641	DUSHAW	JOHN
1417830	ELKINS	ADAM
1280869	ENOVITCH	JAMES
1113423	EVANS	JOHNNIE
1324763	FAZIO	DEAN
1263583	GADD	MARSHALL
1305433	GRAHAM	ROBERT
1312122	HAMILTON	RICHARD
1211192	HARPER	PAUL
1217776	HATTAN	WILLIAM
1208275	HERB	DANIEL
1383439	HOWARD	MARTIN
1262074	JAMES	ALEXANDER
1185238	JANOTA	JAMES
1354693	JOHNSON	WILLIE
1298233	KANUCH	ROBERT
1348896	KELLEY	KEVIN
1249308	KEYS	TRAVIS
1159821	KILIAN	ERICK
1185237	LALLY	THOMAS
948640	LANGE	ROBERT
1209563	LONG	TERRY
1298237	MALONE	JASON
1418403	MANCINI	DANIEL
1316417	MARTIN	MICHAEL
1139587	MAUSAR	BENNETT
1237850	MC COY	KARAMETOS
1324754	MC GUNIGAL	DANNI
1419642	MILBURN	ERIC LEE
1351222	NOGGY	DAVID
1379788	NOGGY	JAMES
1410188	PERKO	JAMES
1349447	PINSKE	MICHAEL
1237738	ROBINSON	TIMOTHY
1155418	SALINSKY	JOHN
1280868	SCHMIDT	WILLIAM
1175633	SIMBOLI	ANTHONY
1391877	SOSENKO	WILLIAM
1331127	STEPHENS	LARRY
1298231	SWANK	KENNY
1218726	TATTRIE	DIANA
1311855	TOKIC	JOSEPH
1338678	TOMAZIC	PAUL
1387650	ULMER	LIEUTENANT
1249309	WISE	JAMES

Due to an overwhelming response this past Fall, Local 17 has partnered with Healthy Life Screening again to offer the incredible opportunity to participate in life saving heart and vascular screenings right here at the Union Hall. Please note this opportunity is extended to all spouses over 40 of active members. Similar tests would cost more than $2,000 in a hospital! IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 will have no access to the results, they are sent directly to your home to share with your physician at your discretion. All of the tests will be offered FREE to ACTIVE MEMBERS and spouses over the age of 40.

Today’s biggest and most feared killer, Cardiovascular Disease, is more often undiscovered until it is too late. Heart disease kills more men and women in the U.S. each year than the 2nd through 5th killers combined, including all cancers. Perhaps most frightening is, despite major advances in the treatment of coronary heart disease and stroke, a large number of individuals who were apparently "healthy" died suddenly without prior symptoms. Do not let yourself become a statistic:

• Over 50% of stroke and heart attack victims experience no warning signs
• An estimated 10 to 12 million Americans are unaware of blockages in their leg arteries
• 1 of every 2.6 deaths in America is because of heart disease
• Nearly 50% of all heart attacks occur in people under age 65
• Heart disease is present in 40% of people ages 45 to 54

The following tests will be conducted: *The testing requires you to avoid eating within 4 hours prior to your screening (unless you are diabetic or need to eat, then please eat a light meal avoiding greasy foods)

• Echocardiogram of the heart screening for Left Ventricle Dysfunction
• Carotid Artery ultrasound/Intima-Media Thickness screening for plaque build-up and blood flow
• Abdominal Aorta ultrasound screening for Aneurysm
• Ankle Brachial Index screening for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• Blood Pressure Screening

These cardiovascular tests are ultrasound-based, involving no radiation, no pain, no needles, and can all be done in less than 30 minutes. These tests are FREE to IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 ACTIVE MEMBERS and SPOUSES over the age of 40 as Ironworkers Union Local 17 is contributing 100% of the $175 cost.

WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
WHERE: IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 – MEETING ROOM
APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY
To schedule, please call
1-866-523-LIFE (5433)
Screening conducted by Healthy Life Screening

To continue our campaign for healthier lifestyles, Medical Mutual offers The Health Assessment to help you better manage your health.

The Health Assessment is available online and it consists of a series of questions about your past medical history, current medical information and daily health habits, compiled to:

• Provide you with an overall picture of your health.
• Identify your risk for certain chronic diseases.
• Assist you in making healthy lifestyle changes.

The Health Assessment completion occurs when you have answered all required questions and a summary score is calculated.
Please note: Medical Mutual has a new, enhanced Health Assessment as of April 3, 2008. If you have taken the Health Assessment before, you will need to answer the new questions to get your personalized summary report.

To start your assessment, log onto MedMutual.com, register and log into My Health Plan this will link you to WebMD for your health assessment. Medical Mutual will securely transfer your registration information to access this site. You can return to MedMutual.com at any time by clicking Return To My Health Plan

What is the Health Assessment?
The Health Assessment is a health risk assessment tool that helps you uncover potential health risks and recommends positive steps to control your specific health risks.

Why Take the Health Assessment?
Many health risks don’t make you feel bad until you are well on your way to a serious problem. That is why measuring your potential risks is important. If you find out you are at risk and receive the proper guidance on how to minimize those risks, you can actually take steps to avoid developing health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Taking the Health Assessment requires only about 15 minutes, and it can make a huge difference in your life. Once you’ve answered all of the questions, you will receive an easy-to-understand report. It will outline your specific risk levels for a variety of health conditions and common risk factors, like weight and blood pressure, along with providing an action plan for reducing your risks. Then you’ll receive instant feedback on how changing your behavior now affects your chance of developing health conditions in the future.

You will also be able to see how your Health Assessment results compare to those of your peers of the same gender and similar age range!

What Information Should You Have Available?
To get the most accurate results possible, you should come prepared with some important health information such as:

• Height
• Weight
• Blood pressure level
• Blood sugar level
• Cholesterol and triglyceride values

If you’ve had your annual physical, you can simply call your doctor for these numbers. If you haven’t, you can still take the Health Assessment and provide the information you do have. Once you have your next checkup, be sure to get your most recent information and update your Health Assessment.

Tip: For a quick and easy blood pressure reading, many pharmacies or grocery stores now have automated blood pressure machines you can use.

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Effective February 1, 2010 the Ironworkers Local 17 Fringe Benefit Office has moved and is sharing office space with Laborers’ Local 310 Fringe Benefit Fund. The new location is at:

The phone numbers will not change. You will continue to use 216/241-1086 or 216/241-6584 as well as the toll free number 800/788-8406. The fax number 216/241-2904 will also remain the same.

Please note if you are planning on visiting the Fund Office although the address is Euclid Avenue, the entrance to the parking lot is off Prospect Avenue. The driveway is located on the north side of Prospect Avenue, directly across the street from the Local 860 Union Hall. The fund office is located on the first floor of the building closest to Euclid Avenue.

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Applications for the Apprenticeship’s June 2010 class will be accepted February 1st through the end of March.…Applicants must be 18 years of age and have either a high school diploma or G.E.D. Applications are available at the Union Office.

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All are invited to participate in the 143rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Anyone interested in attending please be at the Union Hall by 12:45, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Also 50/50 raffle tickets are being sold to help fund this event. Your donation in the purchase of tickets will be very much appreciated by your Brother Iron Worker, Bill Ginley who has graciously donated his time to chair this event. Please contact Brother Ginley at 216/235-9081 or a business agent for more information on purchasing tickets. Please enjoy corn beef and cabbage at the Union Hall after the parade. Food and snack donations will gratefully be accepted. Please remember if you’re going to drink, DON”T DRINK AND DRIVE.

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WELDING CERTIFICATION:
The Training Center will be open the third Saturday of every month for welding instruction and certification. If you are interested in welding instruction or recertification, please contact the Training Center Office to schedule an appointment. All Training and Testing is done free of charge. With the exception of: A re-testing fee of $50.00 will be charged for all RE-tests due to lack of work record.

ATTENTION STATE CERTIFIED & INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED WELDERS: As a reminder to those members with State Welding Certification and registered with the International Welding Certification Program, it is your responsibility to keep your State Certification & International work recorded current. Welder employment records should be completed on the appropriate form, which includes the project name or number, the Contractor name, start and finish dates for the project on which you welded, supervisors name and their signature, along with a contact phone number. These forms must be submitted to ODOT and the International every six (6) months. If you are unsure on how to fill out these forms or you need additional forms, please contact the apprenticeship for assistance.
CONTACTS:
Training Center Phone: 216/685-1781
Training Center Fax: 216/685-1544
Jim Gilronan, Coordinator
Scott Munnings, Instructor

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As part of our Drug Free Workplace policy, Iron Workers Local 17 will provide assistance to any member who is seeking help for substance abuse. Through the EASE@WORK program qualified professionals are available to assist you in dealing with drug and/or alcohol related issues. These services are provided on a strictly private and confidential basis. Iron Workers Local 17 pays the full cost for Voluntary Self-Referral Services for Chemical Dependency Issues (Based upon three (3) sessions) and Positive Drug Screen Referrals (Based upon three (3) sessions) through the Ease@Work program. We feel this offering is an investment in your health and productivity.

This Employee Assistance Service is accessible to you twenty-four hours a day with weekend counseling appointments available throughout Northeast Ohio. You can access this service by calling:

Remember that the program is strictly voluntary, confidential, private, and pre-paid. We all have very busy lives that demand our attention and it is sometimes difficult to find the time to take care of ourselves. Know that help is available to you when you need it.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING RANDOM DRUG TESTING: It is imperative that those members currently holding a drug free card, be aware and understand the requirements of random drug testing. If you currently have a valid drug free card, you are required to comply with random drug testing. These random tests are many times scheduled right after or before your yearly testing is done. Even if you have just recently renewed your yearly drug card, and have passed, you are still required to appear for a random testing. Random drug testing is done at the discretion of MMC, and a special notice advising you of a scheduled (RANDOM TEST) is sent to your current address. Please be aware if you do not appear for a scheduled RANDOM TEST nor have a valid excuse from random, or do no go to a collection facility prior to the RANDOM TEST DATE, you will become INELIGIBLE under the terms of the Drug Policy.

DRUG TESTING DATES & TIME:
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM
Saturday, April 3, 2010 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM