The regular membership meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2021, has been canceled in accordance with the state of Maryland’s current recommendation to limit indoor gatherings to 25 people or less. Local 24’s monthly meetings have an average attendance of about 90 members.
The officers and staff of Local 24 I.B.E.W. encourage all of our members and your families to do everything in your power to remain healthy.
Sometimes, everyday issues are the hardest ones to manage. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), SupportLinc can help with the demands that come with balancing home and work. They can provide a wide variety of services, confidentially and at no charge to you. SupportLinc is available 24 hours a day and 365 days of the year by calling 888 881-5462 or on the SupportLinc website with the username mei (for Maryland Electrical Industry).
Do you have the skills of an electrician, but the soul of an artist or graphic designer? The IBEW Fourth District has just announced a competition that gives you a chance to express both sides.
Gina Cooper, International Vice President of IBEW’s Fourth District, has put out the call for artistic electricians to try their hands at designing a unique district pin to be worn by each Fourth District delegate at the IBEW’s 40th International Convention. Traditionally, many delegates trade pins with delegates from other Districts while attending the Convention.
In a letter to Business Managers, Cooper said
“It has also been a long-standing tradition that the Fourth District designs something original every five years. I am asking for design ideas for our Fourth District Delegate pin from your Local Union Membership. When creating designs, please keep in mind the District’s motto of “The Fighting Fourth”. The imagination and creativity of our members continues to be amazing.”
The Business Managers of the Fourth District will be presented with all of the designs that are submitted, and they will make the final design selection for the new delegate pin.
The deadline for design submission is March 1, 2021. Entries may be submitted via U.S. Mail or by email to ivpd_04@ibew.org.
Did you know you still have ONE MORE DAY to register to vote in the state of Maryland? It’s not too late to make sure your voice is heard on election day!
Here is the information from the Maryland Board of Elections website:
To vote in the 2020 Election, you must be registered to vote. To learn more about who can register to vote, click here.
The deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration information is October 13, 2020. To register to vote or to check your registration status, click here. Your voter registration must be up to date with your current address. To update your voter registration, click here.
If using Maryland’s Online Voter Registration System (OLVR), you have until 9:00pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 to submit your application. If you are submitting your application by mail, it must be postmarked by October 13, 2020.
You may also register to vote or update your voter registration information in person during early voting or on election day. If you update your address on election day, you will be asked to complete a provisional ballot. An election judge will assist you with this process.
Local 24 salutes our very own Jerome Miller, who has been honored as the 2019 Instructor of the Year by IBEW Hour Power!
Kudos to you, Jerome! You are making a difference in your students’ lives and we hope you take great pride in this well-deserved honor!
The members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers are the best and brightest in the industry. Each year we highlight three members who are nominated by their local brothers and sisters – the IBEW Hour Power Apprentice of the Year, Instructor of the Year, and Journeyman/Business Agent of the Year.
Last week we shared and highlighted the 2019 IBEW Hour Power Apprentice of the Year Award winner. This week we celebrate the 2019 IBEW Hour Power Instructor of the Year Award winner. There is also a link below to nominate a brother or sister from your Local for the 2020 IBEW Hour Power Awards!
Through a mail-in voting process, the members of Local Union #24 I.B.E.W. strongly approved the tentative agreement for the Baltimore Inside CBA.
Congratulations to all Local 24 members, Local 24’s negotiating committee and the MD Chapter NECA team on the new contract!
The agreement has been sent to the International Office for approval. Once we receive an approval, we will have booklets printed and mailed to the members.
❎❎❎ CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT ❎❎❎
The regular membership meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 has been cancelled in accordance with MD’s state of emergency and social distancing recommendations.
Governor Hogan has scheduled a briefing at 5 PM on May 13, 2020. Although the briefing is to provide an update regarding Stage One of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap To Recovery, we do not foresee the Governor easing restrictions enough to allow a gathering as large as our average membership meeting attendance. Therefore, Business Manager Pete Demchuk obtained permission from District 4 Vice President Brian Malloy to cancel the May meeting.
Local 24 I.B.E.W. looks forward to resuming regular membership meetings as soon as restrictions are lifted.
Local 24’s negotiating committee has come to a tentative agreement with NECA for the Baltimore Inside Collective Bargaining Agreement. Agreements historically are ratified at our monthly membership meetings. However, due to
the current restriction imposed by the Governor of Maryland, which limits meetings and groups of assembly to 10 people or less, monthly membership meetings have been canceled. Our attorney recommended that we ratify the Contract by mail!
Notices were mailed to each member to the address that we have on file along with a self-addressed, postage paid, Ballot (postcard) on Wednesday May 6, 2020. Please check your mail for this notification!
A cover letter and the proposed language changes are also included in the notice. Our attorney has advised us to require your CARD NUMBER ON YOUR BALLOT IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.