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Professional Contractor Supplies Awards TV Winner At April Meeting

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Doug Eichelberger of Professional Contractor Supplies announces the TV Drawing winner.

Doug Eichelberger, of Professional Contractor Supplies (PCS), was on hand at the April regular membership meeting to make one lucky member’s night.

During Local 24’s annual Tool & Boot Sale in March, PCS offered some extra incentive to shop by sponsoring a drawing for a TV. All IBEW customers were eligible to enter, and had to be present for the drawing at the April meeting to win.

Brother Jonathan Lewis was the winner of the PCS TV drawing.

Congratulations to Brother Jonathan Lewis, who took home the prize – we hope you enjoy it! And thanks to PCS for their sponsorship of the contest.

Build Union Rally on Monday, Feb. 12 at 6PM – Member Support Needed

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LOCAL 24 MEMBERS NEEDED to come out for a Building Trades rally on Monday, February 12 at 6 PM in Annapolis on Lawyers Mall. Call the hall at 410 247-5511 if you can attend, and come out wearing your union gear to show your union pride!

Local 24 IBEW and the Baltimore DC Building Trades want to make sure the high speed Maglev train from Baltimore to DC is union-built. The project has the potential to provide quality training and lasting careers for the people in our community.

Santa To Visit LU24 On December 9th

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Break out your child’s adorable Christmas outfit and your Santa hat! The annual Local 24′s Children’s Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10 am-2 pm at the Baltimore office (2701 W Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230).

This event is open to all children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of active and retired members of Local 24. The festivities will include visits and photos with Santa, a toy for every child, puppet shows, and fun for the whole family. Complimentary hot dogs, french fries and soft drinks will be served.

We hope to see you and your families there!

Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Baltimore Central Labor Council food pantry.

 

 

 

 

 

2017 Family Picnic Photos

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One of Local 24 I.B.E.W.’s most popular traditions, our annual Family Picnic, was held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa in Bowleys Quarters, MD.

The event included activities for all, including music, a bingo pavilion, inflatable attractions and games for kids of all ages, arts & crafts, face-painting, and horseshoes, as well as a variety of food and drink.

Individual photos can be downloaded from our Facebook page – just click the Facebook button at the top right of this page and go to the photo album for the 2017 Family Picnic.

Labor Night O’s Game Postponed

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Local 24 is sorry to announce that the annual Labor Night at Camden Yard, expected to take place on Friday, June 30, 2017, has been postponed by the management of the Baltimore Orioles.

When and if a new date is determined, we will announce the details as soon as possible.

2016 Heat Wave Could Not Stop Our 17th Annual Family Picnic!

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One of Local 24 I.B.E.W.’s most popular traditions, our annual Family Picnic, was held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa in Bowleys Quarters, MD.

Our members and retirees and their families braved the heatwave of 2016 to come out and enjoy socializing with each other. All enjoyed fun activities and games and lots of delicious food. There was something for everyone at Local 24’s Family Picnic, held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Conrad’s Ruth Villa. The event included activities for all, including music, a bingo pavilion, inflatable attractions and games for kids of all ages, arts & crafts, face-painting, and horseshoes, as well as a variety of food and drink.

If you and your family didn’t make it this year, be sure to plan on attending next year. In the meantime, enjoy the photos (below) from this year!

Individual photos can be downloaded from our Facebook page – just click the Facebook button at the top left of this page and go to the photo album for the 2016 Family Picnic.

 

 

 

17th Annual Family Picnic Is Sunday, August 14

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2016 Family Picnic Flyer

Get your tickets now, for a fun-filled day with your family and your fellow Local 24 members. Our 17th Annual Family Picnic will be held at Conrad’s Ruth Villa and will feature games and fun activities for all ages and lots of tasty food.

Tickets are $10 for members or $25 for member + family. Deadline for ticket sales is Monday, July 25, 2016.

If you have not received your order form in the mail, or you have other questions, please call the Hall at 410 247-5511.

Only 200 Orioles Tickets Left – Get Yours Today!

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Tickets are now on sale for the annual AFL-CIO Union Night at Oriole Park at Camden Yard.

Get yours now, and bring your family and friends out for a great night of baseball!Union Night Baseball Game

Local 24’s halls in Baltimore and Salisbury have tickets for only $6 each, for the June 24 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stop by either hall to purchase your tickets. Cash, check or money order payments accepted – no credit cards.

It is AFL-CIO Union Night, so don’t forget to show your union pride by wearing your Local 24 t-shirts and hats.

For questions, call
Baltimore  410 247-5511
Salisbury  410 742-0234

New Code of Excellence Class Dates

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Code of ExcellenceThe IBEW Code of Excellence is a program designed to bring out the best in our construction members and demonstrate to our customers that IBEW members perform the highest quality and quantity of work, utilize their skills and abilities to the maximum, and exercise safe and productive work practices.

Across the country, more and more projects are requiring journeymen to have Code of Excellence training in order to go to work.

Local 24 will offer additional classes on the following dates:

Wednesday, April 27, 2016   9:30 – 11:30 AM

Tuesday, May 10, 2016    5:00 – 7:00 PM

To reserve a seat in one of theses classes, or for questions or more information, call Carmen Voso or John Rankin at 410 247-5511.

 

 

Members Wanted For Labor Night Rally In Annapolis

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Local 24 members and leaders will be gathering in Annapolis on Monday night, March 21, 2016 for the annual Labor Night in Annapolis.

Planned by the Metropolitan Baltimore Central Labor Council, this event brings together union members from all sectors, including the Building Trades and public and private sector workers.2016Labor Night in Annapolis

Through our presence in numbers, as well as the messages delivered by local union leaders and scheduled speakers, union members are able to let our elected representatives in the Maryland House of Delegates know how we feel on bills related to issues including

  • Prevailing wage laws
  • “Right to Work” (for less) legislation
  • Workers safety and more

Make plans to join the Rally and strengthen the voice of Maryland’s working people. You can meet with other members at the Hall in Baltimore and ride into Annapolis on buses, or if it’s easier just meet the group at Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis at 6PM. Wear your union jackets, shirts and hats to show that you are a proud member of Local 24!

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