IBEW Local 457

John's Statement at the Last Day for the CL&P Rate Case

John Fernandes was present at PURA today for the final day for arguments for the CL&P rate case. They allowed for a brief public comment. The following was read into the record by John:
Good morning, my name is John Fernandes, Business Manager of IBEW Local 457 in Berlin, CT.
I would like to briefly comment on the pre-filed testimony of Ken Bowes from June 9th.
Mr. Bowes states that the labor Unions would not agree to change work practices- the fact is we had just put an agreement in place that the Company chose not to honor.

Millstone Vote- Union Lost By 39 Votes

I want to thank everyone that helped out on this campaign; it’s been a long road. We had 36 days of hearings at the NLRB, many meetings, and several days standing out in the cold leafleting at the plant. Dominion spent a tremendous amount of money to keep us out and in the end, even after the Board included many job titles that we felt were not appropriate for the production unit we sought, we fell short by only 39 votes. If 20 no’s had been yes’s, it would have been the other way around- that’s close.

National Law Review Article

All our members should read this article! Please share with fellow members.

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CT AFL-CIO Endorsed Candidates:

Constitutional Office Races:
Governor: Dannel P. Malloy
Lt. Gov: Nancy Wyman
Secretary of the State: Denise Merrill
Attorney General: George Jepsen
Comptroller: Kevin Lembo
Treasurer: Denise Napier

U.S. House Races:
1st CD: John Larson
2nd CD: Joe Courtney
3rd CD: Rosa DeLauro
4th CD: Jim Himes
5th CD: Elizabeth Esty

2014 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

Oct

Donations of new, unwrapped toys may be brought to your Union Meetings in the month of November or to the Union Office located at 2590 Berlin Turnpike, Suite 1, Berlin, CT between the hours of 7:30 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 4:00.

In order to ensure that all items can be purchased, sorted, and distributed, we ask that all donations be turned in by Wednesday, December 10th.

Any questions, call the Union Office (860) 505-0948

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Sad News- the passing of Brother Norman McPhail

Sad news- Norman McPhail, one of our Charter Members, has passed away. Below is the link to his obituary.

2014 Union Picnic

Saturday was a beautiful day for our picnic. It was nice to see everyone turn out to enjoy it. It’s funny, in talking to a number of retirees, one thing seemed consistent; they don’t know where they ever had the time to go to work. They all sound like they’re enjoying their retirement as well they should. Our former President Howard Edwards was there as usual. It’s incredible, that man never changes. Good for him.

Troubleshooter 3rd Step Grievance Results

Today we had a 3rd step grievance meeting on the Troubleshooter issue and in anticipation of no resolve, the Union and Company have requested dates from the Arbitrator.

-John

Troubleshooter Issue Update

On October 8th Local 457 & Local 420, along with a State Mediator, will meet with the Company regarding the Troubleshooter issue at CL&P.

Additionally, today we learned at the New England Utility Council meeting that there are currently 108- 110 Asplundh troubleshooters on the property.

John Fernandes

CT AFL-CIO Labor to Labor Walks

Walks are an opportunity to canvass neighborhoods and have one on one conversations about the importance of the election and electing our endorsed candidates. The endorsed candidates are:

Constitutional Office Races:
Governor: Dannel P. Malloy
Lt. Gov: Nancy Wyman
Secretary of the State: Denise Merrill
Attorney General: George Jepsen
Comptroller: Kevin Lembo
Treasurer: Denise Napier

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