“Long Islanders Serving the Electrical Needs of Nassau and Suffolk Counties For Over 80 Years”

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LI Solar Carport Projectsands of manhours. The project has made up for lost time incurred by the initial construction delays. Although the last site still needs to be determined, we are hopeful that it will eventually be built. The project is slated to produce

between 12 and 13MW through the installation of just under 50,000 solar panels. Also, on Tuesday, July 10th, State Senate Major-ity Leader Dean Skelos vis-ited the site to inspect, and see fi rsthand how much solar work we are doing here on Long Island. NECA President, Joe Gathard and Eldor President, Nick Feldmann were able to ar-range the visit so that the Senator could see just how effi cient the installation is and how these projects help produce much needed

jobs for our construction industry. We are hopeful that the Senator will help us this year in our effort to pursue solar legislation in the New York State Legislature. Passage of such legislation would make New York an inviting place in which more solar developers decide to do business. Local 25 members have done a tremendous job in bring-ing the project towards completion. Eldor Foremen, Mike Bergen, Tom Gross, Bill Olsson, Dan Paesano, Marc Rain-eri and Steward Tim McCarthy, along with the entire crew have represented Local 25 and Eldor well by maintaining a productive and professional level of workmanship. We congratulate all of them for a job well done. Included in the center of the Conduit are additional jobsite photos. We hope you enjoy them.

(Additional site photos on page 8)

The Long Island Solar Carport Project was started some 3 years ago when Enxco, LIPA, and Suffolk County all entered into a unique, somewhat simple, yet in other regards, complex agreement. The county would lease park-ing lots at seven different locations to Enxco. Enxco would construct (at their expense) a series of solar carports along with associ-ated electrical interface to LIPA’s electric grid. LIPA in turn would enter into a 20 year PPA (Purchase Power Agreement) with Enxco. This agreement would al-low LIPA to pay Enxco for power generated by the solar carports. Of that money, Enxco would pay the construction costs, lease payment and with the monies paid to Enxco for its services. For expla-nation purposes, that is the simplifi ed version. However, the project did not start smoothly. There were many hurdles to be cleared – the most important of which was that the job was being built non-union. Eventually, through much hard work and great coop-eration from Enxco, Suffolk County Presiding Offi cer Bill Lindsay’s offi ce, Local 25, Eldor Contracting, and the Nassau Suffolk Building Trades we were able to turn the job around and secured all work through the signing of a PLA. Senior VP, Gerard Nolan (Enxco), Nick Feldmann (El-dor), Jim Castellane (Nassau Suffolk Building Trades), and I were all able to work together in making sure the project moved forward on the right path. The result has been that Local 25 and other Building Trades members have been put to work resulting in thou-

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THE CONDUIT

THE CONDUIT (Publication No. USPS 984-520) is published bi-monthly as a service to its members by Local Union 25, IBEW, P.O. Box 18033, Hauppauge, New York 11788. Third Class Postage paid at Centereach, New York 11720.

OFFICERS OF LOCAL UNION 25

Business ManagerKevin M. Harvey

PresidentMichael O'Grady

Vice PresidentJames Malley

Recording SecretaryBrian Kearney

Financial SecretaryGregory Walsh

TreasurerPaul Heinzel

Executive BoardRyan CaseySean MeehanJames PeñaSean PlantDennis ShayKeri Webster

Examining BoardPatrick BonzigliaGodfrey KingA.J. McAteerTimothy McCarthyMichael W. Perez

Business Representativesand areas they cover:

Kevin Casey – Route 110 to William Floyd Parkway, Brookhaven Lab, Testing and Maintenance, Neon Sign and Maintenance.

John Guadagno – William Floyd Parkway to Montauk, Residential and Service, Organizer and Renewable/Green Energy Rep.

Jack Majkut – Organizer, Route 110 to City Line and Specialty Agreements.

Eugene Parrington–Chief Organizer, Political Action and Membership Development Committee. Local Union representative to I.O. Organizing.

James Wisdom–Organizer, Telecommunications, Pump and Tank, Special Projects.

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With this edition of the Conduit, we are in the throes of the summer season. The Fourth of July has passed with the only summer holiday remaining being Labor Day. I hope you and

your family are enjoying the season even though it has been an unusually hot one. As of my last writing, we have had four heat waves and its only mid-July. Whatever lies ahead make sure to stay cool when you can and remember that when on the jobsite keep hydrated to prevent heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses. Since my last article much has happened so let me fi ll you in. The employ-ment picture is still moving forward, although be it slowly. Normally this time of the year we see increased spikes in employment which is mostly centered around school renovations. However, this summer has seen a decrease in work at our local schools. Some say it is the result of the statewide mandated 2% spending cap. I don’t believe that is the case. The capital monies that come out of Albany are not tied to caps directly. I believe that it has been the result of the previous year’s request by the Governor to control construction budgets by spreading the work over a number of years. I do believe next year’s school con-struction program will have more work, but that doesn’t help our employment now. However, there is more work coming up in the private sector of the econo-my. A number of malls are in the middle of, or are planning expansion programs. The dollar amount being tossed around is roughly $350 to $400 million dollars for four of our major malls. Also downtown village projects now appearing in areas on Long Island seem to be grabbing hold. Three of them which we will be working hard to secure are the new Patchogue Village Project, Wyandanch Ris-ing, and the Ronkonkoma Hub. In the Business Offi ce, we are making sure we’re on the ground fl oor because these projects can take 3 to 5 years to develop. But even with that said, we are working closely with owners/developers in an effort to keep ourselves in the loop. As I mentioned at the July meeting, LIPA has proposed a new 50MW FIT (Feed in Tariff) Solar Program as well as RFP’s for 2,500MW’s of new power generation. Articles in the local papers have mentioned sites such as Shoreham, Yaphank (Caithness), Kings Park and Brentwood. Currently LIPA’s network of power fa-cilities is aging rapidly and new more effi cient units would be a huge boom for us and all the Building Trades. Let’s hope that these proposals work their way through the site processing procedures and into the construction phase. That could take a couple of years. However, the LIPA FIT Program is developing quick-ly and hopefully it will soon provide some work and employment opportunities for us. The one drawback to any of these projects is simply the length of time it takes for them to become a reality. The process from conception, through design, process approval, and fi nancing to eventual construction, can take years. How-ever, with that in mind, we need to constantly promote and support these proj-ects knowing that eventually they will all produce some form of employment. At times this can prove frustrating because we could use the jobs now. But we have to take solace in knowing that in the long run the jobs will be there for us to fi ll. And fi nally as we head towards Labor Day, we enter the home stretch of the political season. Much is at stake this election cycle. As we saw in Wisconsin, Labor is being attacked from all sides - make no mistake about it. Over the last ten years, private unions were under attack through a host of actions taken by the NLRB through their rulings. Currently the public unions are being be-

BUSINESSMANAGER’S REPORTBY KEVIN M. HARVEY

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Regular Meeting7:00 PM

2nd Tuesday each month

Executive Board Meeting7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Thursday each month

UNIT MEETINGSMaintenance

5:00 PM 4th Thursday each month

Neon Sign5:00 PM

3rd Tuesday every month

CW/CE5:00 PM

2nd Thursday every month

Residential5:30 PM

2nd Thursday every month

Telecommunications5:30 PM

1st Thursday each month

Testing & Maintenance5:30 PM

4th Wednesday every other month

COMMITTEE MEETINGSE.W.M.C.4:30 PM

Last Thursday each month

Foreman Committee7:00 PM

Last Thursday each month

Retirees Club12 Noon

1st Thursday each month

V.U.F. Committee4:30 PM

1st Wednesday each month

LOCAL UNION 25 CALENDAR This Conduit article begins with an update on our ongoing building improve-

ments. The lighting retrofi t project is approximately 75% complete. The lights in the hall are all new high effi cient fl orescent fi xtures, and the perimeter incandes-cent lighting has been changed to LED lamps. This should show a savings in our July and August LIPA bills. With a $62,000.00 rebate, we should see the new lighting pay for itself in two years or less. The men’s room in the J.A.T.C. school area will be renovated this summer. De-molition has begun, and the job should be completed by mid-August. We will reuse some of the bathroom fi xtures that were replaced three years ago, but new sinks, tile and privacy partitions will be installed. The fi nal piece of the building upgrade report is the fascia replacement. We have completed the design and are now working on the construction specs, details and a review by the Smithtown Building Department. Work should start in the early fall. Thanks to our volunteers Peter Jahn, Christian Garcia, Gerry McSweeney, James McSweeney, Kevin Laffey and Andrew Candalaria for all their help and hard work on this project. We are now three months from Election Day. The race is on between working Americans and their foes, Citizens United and their right wing co-conspirators in dismantling the American middle class way of life. The other night I watched a video on David Bossie, head of Citizens United and how the landmark Supreme Court case transpired. After weeks of testimony, the Court dominated by right wing appointees decided not to rule on the initial case. In an unprecedented move, the Court asked the Citizens United group to return in the fall to address the larger questions, basically telling the group what questions they wanted to hear. Going beyond the scope of the original suit, documentary fi lm making and freedom of speech took a back seat to paving the road for the political steamroller called Super Pacs. This story was interesting, but what I found rather funny was the fact that the same David Bossie forgot to report that he has been let go or fi red…twice for tampering with or editing facts or evidence he provided to the media or govern-ment offi cials. One incident of evidence tampering led to his fi ring and the eventual removal of Dan Burton as Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Re-form. What does it all mean? Unethical and devoid of any scruples, David Bossie is representative of the ultra right wing faction in our country. Anything goes as long as it benefi ts the ultra rich! Corporations are people according to our Supreme Court. Brothers and Sisters, we are fi ghting for our livelihoods this fall! The Super Pacs can only be beaten by a coordinated effort led by the Labor Movement. Here is a quote from our good friend, Carolyn McCarthy: “I refuse to believe that Founding Fathers intended for Corporations and wealthy individuals to buy elections. But that’s what the Supreme Court decided in Citizens United…and since that time mil-lions upon millions of secret dollars have fl owed into our political elections. What this secret money does is drown out the voice of Americans who reach deep into their pock-ets to give $5.00 and $10.00 to the candidates they believe refl ect their own self-interest.” We support the candidates that have our self-interest at heart. Carolyn McCar-thy, Steve Israel and Tim Bishop have proven time and time again that they are behind the Labor movement. Brothers and Sisters, now is the time to step up to the plate and make a difference in the upcoming election. Each and every mem-ber should try to commit six (6) hours, that’s two (2) hours a month till Election Day. We need you, the members, to make this concerted effort to fi ght back the onslaught of the Super Pacs. Make sure you are a registered voter and help the candidates that have our self-interest high on their agenda.

Work Smart, Work Safe and don’t believe all you see on the Fox network!!! See you at the August meeting, Monday, August 13th.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTBY MIKE O'GRADY

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J.A.T.C.On Saturday, June 23, 2012 the JATC held the Gradua-

tion Ceremony for the “A” Construction and Telecommuni-cations Graduates. Present at the ceremony were: Business Manager Mr. Kevin Harvey; President Mr. Michael O’Grady; JATC Chairman/Treasurer Mr. Michael Bender; JATC Secre-tary/Treasurer Mr. A.J. McAteer; JATC Trustee-Mr. Robert Kohlmeyer; JATC Trustee-Mr. Christian Hedlund; Long Island NECA Chapter President Mr. Joseph Gathard; Long Island NECA Chapter Manager Mr. Peter J. Mastrorocco, Jr. along with many other distinguished guests. As I did that night, I would like to congratulate all of the graduates once again for a job well done!

~2012 SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS~ANDREW J. NEEMS

Long Island Electrical Industry Award

JEANETTE A. HNATH Local Union No. 25, I.B.E.W. Award

JOHN W. MEYER Long Island Chapter N.E.C.A. Award

JAMES M. Mc GOWAN Local Union No. 25, I.B.E.W. Award

KEIR H. ELIASOPHLong Island Chapter N.E.C.A. Award

THOMAS J. Mc DERMOTTRetired member Ted Fuchs “GRUMP AWARD”

~UNION PARTICIPATION AWARD~THE JOSEPH C. GRAMER, SR.

MEMORIAL AWARDPRESENTED TO:

JOSHUA E. MARGOLIS

~2012 OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE~PRESENTED TO:

JEREMIAH F. BUCKLEY, JR.THOMAS J. Mc DERMOTT

~PERFECT ATTENDANCE~PRESENTED TO:

JEREMIAH F. BUCKLEY, JR.KEIR H. ELIASOPH

THOMAS J. Mc DERMOTTJOHN W. MEYER

~ONE ABSENCE~PRESENTED TO:

GIOVANNI BRUTTORODERICK M. CHAVEZJEANETTE A. HNATHJAMES M. Mc GOWAN

~2012 CONSTRUCTION GRADUATES~

~2012 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GRADUATES~

For those members who did not attend any of the JATC’s OSHA training classes during the last six years and now fi nd themselves needing OSHA-10 immediately, the JATC can provide the means by which you can obtain OSHA-10 online…via the internet. Call the JATC offi ce for more information. Also, for those members who did not attend any of the JATC’s NFPA-70E training classes dur-ing the last six years and now fi nd themselves needing NFPA-70E immediately, the JATC can provide the means by which you can obtain NFPA-70E online…via the internet. Call the JATC offi ce for more information.

Until my next article please remember:

IT’S NEVER TOO INCONVENIENT TO SAVE A LIFE – SHUT IT OFF!

Respectfully Yours,CHRISTOPHER E. KELLY – TRAINING DIRECTOR

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NEC CODE CORNERThis month's issue is on how many Type AC cables or MC

cables can be grouped together or installed through a bri-dle ring. The National Electrcal Code has specifi c language concerning this type of installation. Remember to consult the code book for additional information. The outline and language of the code is included below. Practice using the Codeology Method to answer all your code challenges.

CHAPTER, ARTICLE, PART and SECTION!

2011 National Electrical Code

Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials

Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring

Part II Installation

Section 310.15 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0–2000 Volts.(A) General. (1) Tables or Engineering Supervision (2) Selection of Ampacity (3) Temperature Limitation of Conductors(B) Tables. (1) General (2) Ambient Temperature Correction Factors (3) Adjustment Factors(a) More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in a Raceway or Cable. Where the number of current-carrying conductors in a raceway or cable exceeds three, or where single conductors or multiconductor cables are installed without maintaining spacing for a continuous length lon-ger than 600 mm (24 in.) and are not installed in race-ways, the allowable ampacity of each conductor shall be reduced as shown in Table 310.15(B)(3)(a). Each current-carrying conductor of a paralleled set of conductors shall be counted as a current-carrying conductor. [See Code Book for Table 310.15(B)(3)(a)].

(4) Adjustment factors shall not apply to Type AC cable or to Type MC cable under the following conditions:a. The cables do not have an overall outer jacket.b. Each cable has not more than three current-carrying conductors.c. The conductors are 12 AWG copper.d. Not more than 20 current-carrying conductors are in-stalled without maintaining spacing, are stacked, or are supported on “bridle rings”.

(5) An adjustment factor of 60 percent shall be applied to Type AC cable or Type MC Cable under the following conditions:a. The cables do not have an overall outer jacket.b. The number of current carrying conductors exceeds 20.c. The cables are stacked or bundled longer that 600 mm (24 in) without spacing being maintained.

So what does this mean? Adjustment factors shall not apply for Type AC Cable or Type MC cable when the fol-lowing four conditions are in compliance:

a. The cables do not have an overall outer jacket. The conductors are protected by the armor assembly only, no other outer jacket.

b. Each cable has not more than three current-carrying conductors. Remember, more times than not, the ground-ed conductor is considered a current carrying conductor. See 310.15(B)(5) for when to count a grounded conductor.

c. The conductors are 12 AWG copper. If the conductors are larger than 12 AWG then the provisions of 310.15(B)(3)(A)(4) do not apply. See 315.15(B)(5).

d. Not more than 20 current-carrying conductors are installed without maintaining spacing, are stacked, or are supported on “bridle rings”. When installing two conduc-tor AC or MC cable (black and white or black and red) not more than 10 cables stacked, bundled or run through a bridle ring, or three conductor AC or MC cable (black, red and white or black, red and blue) not more than six cables stacked, bundled or run through a bridle ring. If any one of the four requirements listed above are not met, the provisions of 315.15(B)(5) must be followed.

CODE KNOWLEDGE = CODE CONFIDENCETom Dunne

MONTHLY CODE CHALLENGE

Find the correct Chapter, Article, Part and Section and win a prize!

What is the voltage rating for Class 2 and Class 3 cables?

Send in your answer with the correct chapter, the correct ar-ticle, the correct part and the correct section and win a prize.

The last tournament will be on Friday, October 5, 2012, at the Windwatch Golf & Country Club in Hauppauge. The day includes range balls, cart, golf, lunch on the turn, and a steak dinner back at the union hall. The price is $125 for everyone. The fi rst tee time is 10:00AM. This tournament fi lls up fast, so please call me when you know that you want to play. – Thank You, Bill Jankowski, Chairman • 631-981-6536

Local 25 Golf Committee

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Doug Hisgen, Dean Martin

Local 25 C.O.P.E. Second Annual Family & Friends Fishing Outing

Capt. Pete’s in FreeportAugust 25th from 9am to 1pm$30 for Adults & $20 for kids

Bring your own food or you can join us and we will be buying heroes and drinks for $5 per person.

The address is 540 Guy Lombardo Ave, Freeport 11520.

The link for online directions:http://www.freeportboatmens.com/directions.html

Please email me at local25cope@yahoo.com to make reservations or call the President’s offi ce 1-631-273-4567 ext: 241

Your Brother in Solidarity Michael P. Monteleone

C.O.P.E Committee ChairmanFacebook : IBEW Local 25 C.O.P.E

C.O.P.E. Fishing Outings Coordinator: Richard Johnson 1-631-645-8916

� SPECIAL NOTICE � Bus Trip to Philadelphia, PA, August 11th Contact the Hall at 631-273-4995

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New Tester – Fluke T5-600 or T5-1000 or Equivalent

Business Manager’s Report (continued from page 2)

sieged. What most union people fail to see is the plight of the other’s fate. Whatever that may be, the one realization we should all share is very simply the fact that we are in this together. In today’s world we need the support of each other’s organizations not only to expand and prosper, but more importantly to survive. Local 25 of the IBEW is not only part of the Nassau/Suffolk Building Trades, but also the Long Island Federation of Labor. Sometimes within these organizations we can have disagreements – some which may be substantial. But whatever they may be, they pale in comparison to the efforts of the others who are lit-erally trying to destroy your right to exist. These enemies of labor do not want you to have the right to bargain col-lectively – which directly affects every member’s right to a higher wage and better standard of living.

Remember this election season, we will be asking for your help in supporting Labor friendly candidates for pub-lic offi ces – whether it be in town, county, state or federal governments. Our COPE and Organizing Committees will be seeking your support in helping us in this endeavor. So when you get the call, please say yes and give us a cou-ple of hours of your time every month for the next three months or so. Collectively Brothers and Sisters, it is in all our best interests. That concludes my article for this month. Remember to shut down energized circuits, work smart, work safe and be “Union Strong”.

KEVIN M. HARVEY BUSINESS MANAGER

Union leaders launched a national campaign to refocus America's agenda on rebuilding economic opportunity for all. The campaign, "Workers Stand for America," kicks off with two major events. The fi rst is a rally on August 11th in Philadelphia that will bring together tens of thousands of workers to focus attention on jobs and the needs of working men and women - the country's economic engine. The second is what leaders are calling the "Second Bill of Rights" which will be presented to delegates at both the DNC and RNC conventions. Inspired by Presi-dent Franklin Roosevelt's proposed 1944 economic bill of rights, it has fi ve planks: The right to full employment and a living wage; the right to full participation in the electoral process; the right to a voice at work; the right to a qual-

ity education; and the right to a secure, healthy future. Through media of every form, we will deliver the mes-sage to working families throughout America and put public offi cials on notice that working people are tired of being ignored. We hope you can join us in the streets of Philly, on Twitter and Facebook and in the months to come as we build a grassroots army to put this country back on the road toward economic opportunity for all. Also there is a huge focus on the IBEW Third District and Long Island from the International for the re-election of Tim Bishop. All of those who can help contact C.O.P.E

JOSHUA MARGOLIS CHAIRMAN, APPRENTICE AWARENESS COMMITTEE

RETIREES COMMITTEE The meeting was called to order by President Bill Harvey. We did the salute to the flag and prayer for deceased mem-bers. All officers were present. Tom Plant acted as Record-ing Secretary for the meeting. The Sweet and Sour Notes sang, the bills were paid and Chris Hobert, Treasurer, gave his report. He reminded us that our treasury is the lowest it has been since 2005. President, Bill Harvey reported on the 80th Anniversary Dinner Dance. It was well attended. Many pictures which re-corded the history of Local Union 25 were on hand for all to enjoy. A great time was had by all. He also proposed that the retirees give Jo Usher a gift or plaque for her years of ser-vice. Mike Normandy is in charge of this and will report at a future meeting. The President also spoke of combining the club’s Christmas and New Year’s parties. He pointed out that the club has had trouble fulfilling commitments required at restaurants. We could save money if we booked the Local Union 25 Hall. More info to come. Peter Romano reminded us that hot dogs and beer will cost $1.00 each at next month’s meeting. At next month’s

meeting we will have our annual salute to the Armed Forces Parade. Mike Normandy will act as Drill Sergeant once again. Dark slacks and a light colored shirt and Local Union 25 cap are worn. All veterans are encouraged to attend and march. Chaplain Fred Troll spoke. He reported on the recent re-call election in Wisconsin in which the labor backed candi-date lost. Discussion followed with many ways to keep the future of organized labor strong. Sickness and distress: former Business Manager, Bill Lindsay is recovering at home after surgery, Lenore and Larry Haslbauer are also recovering at home. The 50/50 win-ners were Ted Parker, George Wolf, Mike Normandy, Joe Vet-ter, and Mike Leccese. First prize went to Pat Davis, second prize went to Mike Leccese. Congratulations one and all. A big thank you to Tom Plant for taking the minutes. We would not have had a column without the minutes. Thank you Tom. Thanks to our blessed Kitchen Committee and Of-ficers for your effort and work.

ELEANOR SEGALL, PRESS SECRETARY,

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LI Solar Carport Project (Photos continued from page 1)

Members Frank Lytle and Keith Reid Working at Dennison

View of Riverhead Complex

Aerial Shot of Dennison

Ongoing Work at Cohalan

Member Jeremiah Buckley and Steward Tim McCarthy

Members Larry Buttacy and Ryan Teague

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LI Solar Carport Project

State Senator Skelos Gets Site Details from Keith Feldmann

Looking Out Over Cohalan Parking Lot

View of Finished Installation

Installing Carport Structures

Keith Feldmann, Alan Lang, Nick Feldmann, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, Kevin Harvey and Joe Gathard

Top row: Will Carter, Robert Krummenacker, Foreman Mike Bergen, Jeremiah Buckley, Tom Gross, Alexander Halpin Bottom Row: Christopher Manza,

Barry Carney, Howard Zuk, Michael Mortorella

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SAFETY COMMITTEEThis article will deal with two different subjects,

but both are of equal importance and both are con-tract issues. One is the contractor’s responsibility and the other is the member’s responsibility. The fi rst sub-ject is the availability of drinking water on the job.

As the weather gets hotter, we are all aware that we begin to sweat more. In order to keep going and doing a day’s work we must replace the fl uids in our body with water. On some jobs this can become a problem between supervision and workers. Supervision may of-ten say that it is the responsibility of the General Con-tractor to supply the water for the job. According to the Agreement between IBEW Local 25 and the Long Island Chapter of the National Elec-trical Contractors Section 5.08 – SAFETY, includes subsection K, that states “It is the Employer’s respon-sibility to assure the safety of its Employees, and their compliance with these safety rules and standards as set forth by OSHA and job safety programs.” This in-cludes provisions for suitable drinking water. The OSHA Standard listed below delineates cri-teria for acceptable drinking water:

1926.51(a) (1) an adequate supply of po-table water shall be provided in all places of employment.

1926.51(a) (2) Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being tightly closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers.

1926.51(a) (3) any container used to distrib-ute drinking water shall be clearly marked as to the nature of its contents and not used for any other purpose.

1926.51(a) (4) the common drinking cup is prohibited.

1926.51(a) (5) Where single service cups (to be used but once) are supplied, both a sanitary container for the unused cups and a receptacle for disposing of the used cups shall be provided.

1926.51(a) (6) Potable water means water that meets the standards for drinking purposes of the State or local authority having jurisdiction, or water that meets the quality standards prescribed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR part 141).

Here are ideas and guidelines for anyone whose designated responsibility is to supply water to our Brothers and Sisters on the job: 1) Purchase several large, heavy-duty reusable plastic water containers. The containers should have a tight-fi tting lid and a pour spout. (They are available at hardware stores and home improvement centers). Fill with clean water and ice. It must be cool enough to drink on demand. Provide disposable paper or styro-foam cups. OSHA regulations require single use cups. The suggested amount of water is enough that each worker may drink one quart per hour for the entire shift. 2) Purchase water by the case, fi ll an ice chest or cooler with individual bottles of purifi ed water. Re-plenish ice and water throughout the day.

3) Bring several large jugs of purifi ed water. The jugs can be refi lled at a water station for convenience. They can be kept cold in a small refrigerator or ice chest.4) Let all new employees know the location of drink-

ing stations on the job site. The drinking supply should be easily accessible by all employees.

(This doesn’t mean the water cooler in the Foreman’s trailer). For convenience on

multi-fl oor projects, a water station should be set up on each fl oor.Remember you can survive without

food, but without water the body slows down and then eventually shuts down. Like

a machine without fuel.The next subject I would like to discuss is on

Lock-out Photo Tags. In our contract under Section 5.10 (General Working Conditions), it is required that each worker have two Lock-out Photo Tags. There are two ways you can obtain these tags. One way is to go to a supply house and buy some tags, then go to a store with a photo processing machine, get the pho-tos, and glue them to the tags. The easier way is to at-tend the September union meeting on September 10th at 7:00 P.M. And for $5.00 you will be able to get your tags, and you can also fi nd out what is happening in our Union. The pictures for the tags will be taken after the closing gavel at the meeting.Remember, Work safe or you might not work at all!

JIM MALLEY – SAFETY COMMITTEE

� SPECIAL NOTICE �Labor Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Tim Bishop at Local 25, August 9th, 6-8pm

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ImportantPhone Numbers

The following telephone numbers and websites are listed for the convenience of all covered members:

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY BOARDBenefi t Fund Offi ce, 631-434-3344 Fax 631-434-3397 E-mail: POSTMASTER@EIBofLI.com Web Site: EIBofLI.comLOCAL 25 IBEW 631-273-4567 Fax 631-273-4773 www.IBEW25.orgIBEW Local 25HEALTH & BENEFIT FUNDMAGNACARECustomer ServiceHospital/Medical/DentalToll free 1 877 624 6224Preferred ProviderDirectory InformationToll Free 1 877 624 6224www.magnacare.comHospital Precertifi cation/2nd OpinionToll Free 1 877 335-4725Dental Options:DDS Preferred Provider 516-794-7700 www.ddsinc.netSelf-Insured Dental Services (SIDS) 516-396-5500 www.asonet.comDavis VisionFor information: 1-800-999-5431www.davisvision.comEPIC Hearing Service Plan: 1-866-956-5400Paid Prescriptions, Inc:For Information: 1-800-251-7689www.medco.comLong Island Occupational andEnvironmental Health Center (LIOEHC): 631-289-1405National EAPEmployee Assistance Providers 1-800-624-2593

www.nationaleap.comwww.nationaleap.comI.B.E.W. LOCAL 25 PENSION FUND:The Prudential Insurance Co:Pension Checks: Missing/Change of Address, Call: Toll Free, 1-800-421-1056

www.prudential.comwww.prudential.comNEBF Pension: 1-301-556-4300NEBF Education & InformationWeb Site can be accessed at: NEBF.com

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*****IMPORTANT NOTICE*****FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL

SECRETARY, GREGORY T. WALSHAs a result of an amendment to the IBEW Constitution at the

38th International Convention held September 2011, the per-capita dues were increased as of January 2012. Therefore *****PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AMOUNTS*****

DUE BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 “A” MEMBER CONST. with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 206.00“A” MEMBER RESIDENTIAL with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 206.00“A” MEMBER MAINTENANCE with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 101.50“A” MEMBER CW/CE with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 101.50“A” MEMBER TELE/SECURITY with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 206.00“A” MEMBER PUMP & TANK with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 101.50“A” MEMBER TECHNICIANS with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 101.50“A” MEMBER NEON SIGN with $3,000 Ins. ............. $ 101.50 ALL “BA” MEMBERS ......................................... $ 51.00

The Financial Offi ce is now accepting Master Card, Visa & Discover credit cards.

$1.50 Fee applies for three month cards $3.00 Fee applies for six month cards

Be sure your payments are correct. Checks in the wrong amount will have to be returned, thereby delaying the issuance of your new work card and receipt.

Please renew early by mail if possible *****Include a self- addressed stamped envelope*****

In SympathyThe Offi cers and Members of Local Union No. 25, IBEW extend their deepest sympathy to the following members and their families on the sorrowful loss of their loved ones.

In Memoriam

Brother Philip Libasci, Jr. Wife

Brother Lawrence James Passed away June 6, 2012

Brother Leonard J. Forrest Passed away April 28, 2012

Brother John Krzemien Passed away July 16, 2012

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A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone

EWMC (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus)

EWMC Community Service On June 23, 2012 Chairman of the Rosa Velez Proj-ect, Lacey Cox III, teamed up with Joshua Margolis and James Pena. They went to Rosa Velez's house to help her bring the garage (boiler) area up to code since she had a fi re there a while ago. All the sheetrock around the boiler was gone. They spent around 4 hours re-placing the sheetrock and installing light fi xtures that were needed. It was such a pleasure to give back to the community. We want to wish Mrs. Velez’s husband all the best (as we worked that day, her husband was in the hospital).

The Fifth Annual EWMC Dinner Dance will take place on October 13, 2012. The night will be dedicated to the recognition of three outstanding individuals. Last year’s Honorees were: Outstanding Leader-ship Award to John Guadagno, Business Rep, Local Union 25, award presented by James Pena, founding President EWMC Local Union 25; Labor Man of the Year Award to Jim Castellane, President, Nassau/Suffolk Building Trades, award presented by Michael O’Grady, President, Local Union 25; Lifetime Achieve-ment Award to Harry Penn, Local Union 25 Retired, award presented by Godfrey King, President of Local Union 25 EWMC.

We are looking forward to a successful Fifth Annual EWMC Dinner Dance. Please support our 5th annual fund raiser. Ticket price is $80 per person or $150.00 per couple.

EWMC New York Region Chapter Local 25 meetings are held the last Thursday of every month beginning at 4:30 pm in the Long Island Room. All members in good standing are welcome.

GODFREY N. KING, EWMC PRESIDENTNEW YORK REGION CHAPTER LOCAL 25 “Only in unity we can make a difference”!

Electrical Workers Minority Caucus New York Region Chapter IBEW Local 25

Godfrey N. King Jr. - PresidentJames Pena - Vice President

Kevin Myers -Treasurer-Recording SecretaryJames Peña - Chairman Board at Large

John Guadagno - Chairman Board at Large Ricky Viera – Sergeant at Arms

Lacey Cox III, Joshua Margolis, James Pena and Lacey Cox went to Rosa Velez's house.

L to R: Godfrey King, Travis Watson, Joshua Margolis, Keith James, James Pena and Jason Kelly

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Did You Know ? ? ? ?� Armadillos get an average of 18.5 hours of sleep

per day, and they can walk underwater.

� The moon is one million times drier than the Gobi Desert.

� Elvis was an avid gun collector. His collection of 40 weapons included M-16’s and a Thompson submachine gun.

� DVD discs are the same diameter (120mm) and thickness (1.2mm) as a Compact Disc (CD) but a DVD can store 13 times or more data.

� Job is the oldest book written in the Bible – it was written by an unknown Israelite around 1,500 BC.

� The fewest airplane passengers killed in one year was 1 in 1993 and the most was 583 in 1977 when two Boeing 747s collided on the runway at Los Rodeos airport, Tenerife, the Canary Islands.

� A twillionaire is a twitterer with a million or more followers.

� There are more than 4 billion cell phones in use. About 3 million cell phones are sold every day.

� 24 hours of video viewing is uploaded every minute on YouTube. People view 15 billion videos online every month.

� The European Union has banned more than 1,100 chemicals from cosmetics. The United States has banned just 10.

� The first written account of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, was made in 565AD.

� The very first Olympic race, held in 776 BC, was won by Corubus, a chef. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. There were 311 male competitors, but no female competitors.

— VINNIE D’AMBROSIO

LOCAL UNION 25IBEW SCHOLARSHIP

The Local Union 25 IBEW Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has graduated from the 2012 high school class. The Scholarship Requirements are as follows:

1. Must be a child of an active member of LU 25 IBEW in good standing.

2. Acceptance of the study by a FOUR-YEAR rec-ognized college or university.

3. No competitive exam will be required, as the scholarship will be drawn from all qualifi ed stu-dents who apply.

4. Funding will be in the amount of $200 per year for tuition payable to the school for four years.

5. If the student leaves school, that scholarship will be made available to another qualifi ed student. Any members who has a child who may qualify should return an application for the drawing at the July 9, 2013 Regular Union Meeting.

Please fi ll out and return the form below to the Business Manager’s Offi ce before July 5, 2013.

SCHOLARSHIP FORMMember’s Name

________________________________________________Card No

________________________________________________ .

Address ________________________________________

________________________________________________Phone #

________________________________________________Applicant’s Name

________________________________________________Applicant’s SS#

________________________________________________School Graduated from

________________________________________________Date Graduated

________________________________________________College accepted to

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Birth AnnouncementsCongratulations to: Brother Andrew Squillacioti & wife Jacqueline On the birth of their daughter

Siena Grace Born June 5, 2012 6 lbs, 15 ounces, 19½ inches

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Shut It Off

V.U.F. DonationsMarch 14, 2012 to May 10, 2012

V.U.F. COMMITTEE

V.U.F. Committee

Local 25, I.B.E.W.

PO Box 18033

Hauppauge, NY 11788-8833

DO THE RIGHTTHING

PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED ENVELOPE TOMAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE

VUF COMMITTEE TO HELP THE MEMBERSWHO ARE UNEMPLOYED

RETIREESOur most sincere

congratulations to the following Brothers who will or have retired. We all wish

them the very best! May they enjoy a future fi lled with happy times

and good health.

IBEW LOCAL 25PENSION FUND

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IBEW INTERNATIONALOFFICE PENSION

William BalgCharles Katz

Michael NeenanJoseph Vincenti

Annunziato RomeoDouglas L. Trude

Lenhardt Ambrosio

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The V.U.F. Committee would like to thank all of you who graciously donated to our cause in helping our members who are going through tough economic times. T-shirts, hardhat stickers and other union made items are sold at our General meetings. All proceeds go to the VUF. With your help, the Voluntary Unemployment Fund has been able to make the burden a little lighter in these difficult times! A special thank you goes oto the retirees who continually contribute. Also, thank you to the VUF Committee members, and to Brother Bill Starke for his unwavering dedication to our cause as a union. If you have any questions about the V.U.F. or need assistance, call the President’s office at 1-631-273-4567 ex 241 oryou can call me at 1-631-428-7204. You can also E-mail me at sean25vuf@aol.com. Keep Union Strong and help your Broth-ers and Sisters!

Fraternally yours,Sean Plant, Chairman VUF Committee

Allgeier, Arthur R. Barry, William Beneke, Frederick E. Birmingham, William J. Bonziglia, Peter L. Brandoff, Darlene R. Burgmaster, John J. Candreva, Genaro J. Casey, Kevin B. Corrigan, Paulette B. Coyne, Dennis M. Crockett, Douglas W. Cruse, Robert L. Curtin, Neil J. Jr.Czaikowski, William W. Deasy, Richard J. Doescher, Allan Dunn, John J. Jr.Dunne, Thomas E. Eickholz, Herbert J. Ericson, Richard Faryna, Gary J. Gilman, Joseph Grell, William E. Groepler, Eric J. Grundborg, Roland R. Guadagno, John G. Hanly, Richard B. Harvey, Kevin M.

Heidrich, Frederick L. Jr.Henke, Andrew J. Jackson, Norman E. Jackson, Quentin B. Jennings, Lewis Jones, Sergio R. Kearney, Brian R. Kelly, Christopher E. Knusch, Richard E. Koch George Kocsi, Joseph H. Kocsi, Ronald J. Lara, Alphonse A. Lopiccolo, Frank Majkut, John Marchese, Joseph Marino, Daniel Martin, George Massetti, Tony C. Mc Carthy, Thomas A. Mc Dermott, Richard J. Mc Kenna, John Meyer, Jerry P. Mineo, Charles Murphy, Michael C. Nocerino, Patrick O'Keefe, Dennis J. Jr.Organ, Donald J. Jr.Parker, Theodore I.

Parrington, Eugene L. Payne, James V. Price, John J. Psillos, George M. Quinn, Stephen J. Ragone, Andrew C. Ritzmann, Edward S. Ritzmann, Edward M. Jr.Roberts, William C. Rotolo, Carl P. Rozmus, Theodore T. Sander, Gerald J. Sandford, Robert C. Seiter, John G. Snow, Daniel C. Starke, William G. Stracuzza, Thomas J. Sweeney, Michael J. Tartaglia, Thomas L. Tekverk, Joseph L. Tekverk, Paul E. Truss, Peter P. Vianello, Antonio M. Viera, Robert Vitollo, John Jr.Walker, David C. Sr.Walsh, Martin P. Winters, Jack Wisdom, James E.

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A Dead Circuit Never Killed Anyone

FRIEND OR FOEDISNEY STORES & TARGET vs. TOYS 'R' US & BABIES 'R' US

This month we are highlighting Toy and Baby retail distributors. The Disney Store (located throughout malls on Long Island) and giant box store retailer Target have worked closely with Local 25 and other Building Trade Union in building and renovating their facilities here on Long Island.

They have been a friend of our organization for years providing

us with thousands of construction man hours in support of our

business relationship and that is a relationship we will continue to

support – Shop Disney & Target – Friends to Local 25.

TOYS 'R' US & BABIES 'R' US – A Foe.

TARGET – A friend.Aldi Food Market – A Foe.

Toys ‘r’ Us & Babies ‘R’ Us have been in the middle of a major renovation and upgrade project here on Long Island for the last 5 years. Numerous attempts have been made to secure work through conversation with their General Contractors, but to no avail. Meanwhile their stores have been built without Local 25 and the Nassau / Suffolk Building Trades – Toys ‘r’ Us & Babies ‘R’ Us – A foe to Local 25.

DISNEY STORE – A Friend.

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LOCAL UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W.P.O. BOX 18033Hauppauge, NY 11788

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDCENTEREACH, NY

PERMIT NO. 52

Saturday, September 15, 201212:00 NOON – 5:30pm

Hoyt Farm, New Highway, SmithtownFOOD, * DRINKS * WATER PARK * ANIMAL FARM

* Local Union #25 Bagpipe Band * Please join us for a great day !!

To keep our cost low – PLEASE – Members OnlyPlease fi ll out the coupon below and return to the President’s Offi ce ASAP. Thank You

LOCAL 25 FAMILY PICNIC

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Number of People: _______ Adults _______ Children _______

Mail to: Local 25, IBEW • President’s Offi ce • 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway • Hauppauge, NY 11788

LOCAL 25 ANNUAL PICNIC

FREE

ADMISSION

IBEW SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTAugust 24th ~ 26th, 2012 at Baldwin Park, South End of Grand Ave., Baldwin

Friday ~ August 24th Social Night ~ Stop down after 4:00pm� Pig Roast, Beer and Plenty of Camaraderie & Brotherhood

� Home Run Derby Open to All IBEW Members Friday� Saturday and Sunday ~ August 25th & 26th ~ Games

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Special NoticeGeneral Union Meeting Changed From

August 14th to August 13th!