BY: THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF IRON WORKERS LOCAL 17

THE NEXT REGULAR UNION MEETING:
October 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS:
Officers Meeting: October 6, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Executive Board Meeting: October 21, 2009 at 5:30

RETIREES' CLUB MEETINGS:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 All retired members are welcome. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM at the Union Hall.

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

INTERNATIONAL APPROVALS:

INTERNATIONAL LIFETIME PENSION:  BOOK NO:
EDWARD WARD 716952
JOHN CHAPON SR. 731261

LOCAL 17 PENSIONS:
RICHARD WESTCOTT 1175559

DEATHS: BK #: DOD:
IVORY WRIGHT    1351224    9/12/09
MICHAEL ZACHAR    824325    9/11/09

SUSPENSIONS & SUSPENSION WARNINGS
Effective 9/1/09 the following members were suspended for lack of dues:

lname	fname	member_no
IAMMARINO	ROCKY	1413978
LANGFORD	LIONEL	1410187
ROBINSON	ANTONIO	1351220
BACON	MATT	1413983
KECK	LOUIS	877565
SHORT	CHARLES	1356205
VONDRUSKA	BRANDON	1409205
WISE	MICHAEL	1413979

The following members are scheduled for suspension on 10/1/09 if dues payment is not received by 9/30/09:

BAER	MICHAEL	1227928
BEAVERS	GRAHAM	991374
BELTER	JOHN	985691
BLENMAN	SCOTT	1355607
BODZIONEY	ROBERT	1123697
CAMPBELL	MARK	1233817
CARNEAL	JASON	1238701
CARTER	GEORGE	1391887
CIRULLO	KYLE	1342548
CLAY	WILLIE	1156847
CONNELL	DONALD	1035000
CONNELL	LEONARD	1198550
CROSBY	GERALD	1342279
DOBROWSKI	STEVE	1237751
DUNAWAY	JAMES	1361327
EVANS	JOHNNIE	1113423
FAZIO	DEAN	1324763
GEIB	DONALD	989880
GRAHAM	JOHN	1263530
HAMILTON	RICHARD	1312122
HARMEL	DAVID	1145299
HARPER	PAUL	1211192
HLABSE	STEVEN	1238033
KILIAN	ERICK	1159821
LONG	TERRY	1209563
LUTHER	BYRON	1163860
MALONE	JASON	1298237
MARTIN	MICHAEL	1316417
MC COMBS	RICHARD	1263550
MC DANIEL	SCOTT	1148454
MC JUNKINS	DOUGLAS	822569
MILLER	CHARLES	1200552
MOORE	SCOT	1363004
MORROW	SCOTT	1311849
PINSKE	MICHAEL	1349447
ROBINSON	TIMOTHY	1237738
SALINSKY	JOHN	1155418
SCHUETTE	RONALD	1177503
SERVEY	PAUL	1218418
SNYDER	L (EDWARD)	1166003
ST. VILLE	GREGORY	1391839
STAUBS	JOHN	1164521
STERLE II	GERALD	1339035
THACKER	DANNY	1163960
TOKIC	JOSEPH	1311855
TRANTER	LANCE	1298213
WAGNER	ROOSEVELT	1060932
WHITELY	MARK	1227856
WILCHER	DAVID	1177598
WISE	JAMES	1249309
WOLFE	MICHAEL	1374911
WRIGHT	MATTHIAS	1367944

HEART AND VASCULAR SCREENINGS
To All IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 Active Members: You have the incredible opportunity to participate in life saving heart and vascular screenings, right at the Union Hall. 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 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 over the age of 40 as Ironworkers Union Local 17 is contributing 100% of the $175 cost.

WHEN: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009
WHERE: IRONWORKERS UNION LOCAL 17 – MEETING ROOM
APPOINTMENTS ARE NECESSARY
To schedule, please call
1-866-523-LIFE (5433)
Screening conducted by HealthyLife Screening

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Many thanks to Brother Bill Ginley for his time and efforts in coordinating the Iron Workers Local 17 Golf Outing.

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JOURNEYMAN UPGRADE CLASS SCHEDULE
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 October 3, 2009 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM
SATURDAY November 7, 2009 8:00 AM TO 11:00AM