Local 24 families had a holly jolly time at the Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10, 2016.
Local 24 families had a holly jolly time at the Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, December 10, 2016.
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A message from President Mason………….
Leaders,
Thank you for all of your hard work as you participated in our democratic processes. Our efforts to secure victory for our endorsed candidates from Maryland and the District of Columbia were successful.
Chris Van Hollen won overwhelmingly to be our next United States Senator representing the State of Maryland. Congratulations go out to Chris and we expect that he will continue his great leadership.
Congress members, Steny Hoyer, Elijah Cummings, Dutch Ruppersburger, John Sarbanes and Eleanor Holmes-Norton were all re-elected and we congratulate them on their victories. It is great to have such a seasoned and trusted team.
We are proud to have played a significant role in sending two new members to the United States House of Representatives: Anthony Brown and Jamie Raskin. Their time spent in the governance of Maryland prepared them to be worthy of the responsibility to represent our interests on the national stage.
While our endorsed candidate for president, Hillary Clinton, didn’t win nationally, we take great pride and give thanks to all for helping to make her a winner in our jurisdiction.
We congratulate president elect Trump and wish him success in being a president for all.
Thank you for your participation in helping to secure our democracy. The struggle continues!
Fred D. Mason, Jr.
President, MD/DC AFL-CIO
7 School Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Maryland is one of many states that allows voters the flexibility of early voting. You can vote and make your voice heard on your schedule, when it is convenient for you!
From Thursday, October 27, 2016 through Thursday, November 3, 2016, there will be polling locations open from 8AM to 8PM in every county in Maryland (see complete list below).
Representatives from Local 24, along with other unions and members of organized labor who are affiliated with the MD & DC AFL-CIO, have issued endorsements in most of the major races in Maryland. Endorsements are based upon direct interviews, publicly stated positions on issues that are important to working families, and the candidates’ records.
LABOR’S ENDORSED CANDIDATES
(Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO)
U.S. President: |
Hillary Clinton – Endorsement |
U.S. Senate (Maryland): |
Chris Van Hollen – Endorsement |
U.S. Congress (District of Columbia) |
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At Large: |
Eleanor Holmes Norton – Endorsement |
U.S. Congress (Maryland) |
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District 1: |
No Endorsement |
District 2: |
Dutch Ruppersberger – Endorsement |
District 3: |
John Sarbanes – Endorsement |
District 4: |
Anthony Brown – Endorsement |
District 5: |
Steny Hoyer – Endorsement |
District 6: |
No Recommendation |
District 7: |
Elijah Cummings – Endorsement |
District 8: |
Jamin “Jamie” Raskin – Endorsement |
ENDORSEMENT KEY
No Recommendation: Requires a majority (50% +1) of the votes cast, and affiliates may support the candidate of their choice.
Endorsement: Requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast, and all affiliates are expected to support that candidate.
Limited Endorsement: Requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast.
No Endorsement: Requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the votes cast, and all affiliates are expected not to offer support to any candidate in that race.
MARYLAND EARLY VOTING CENTERS
All of the early voting centers in Maryland are accessible to voters with disabilities.
Allegany County
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Calvert County
Caroline County
Carroll County
Cecil County
Charles County
Dorchester County
Frederick County
Garrett County
Harford County
Howard County
Kent County
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County
Queen Anne’s County
St. Mary’s County
Somerset County
Talbot County
Washington County
Wicomico County
Worcester County
The following individuals are recipients of awards from the I.B.E.W. Local Union 24 Scholarship Fund for 2016. They were randomly selected by the members at the September regular membership meeting.
Local 24 wishes all our scholarship recipients the very best as they pursue their academic and career goals.
Steven A. Balbo | Anthony L. Celozzi | Noah R. Frankenfield | Troy R. Hastings |
Pablo A. Briones | Kaitlyn E. Cooper | Mitchell J. Freund | Brittany L. Heck |
Robert J. Broadfoot-Schroeder | Dylan V. Demchuk | Brianna L. Frutchey | Amanda C. McGowan |
Bethany P. Broznowicz | Jill T. Flenner | Stephanie Gold | Conor F. Thompson |
Juliana M. Carlin | Kevin D. France | Katherine V. Griffin | Frank S. Voso |
The 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.
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.
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
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!
In response to great demand from our members, Local 24 is pleased to announce additional dates when the Code of Excellence training will be offered next week.
The 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:
Thursday, February 18, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Saturday, February 20, 2016 9:30 – 11:30 AM*
*PLEASE NOTE: For Saturday class, you must RSVP no later than 5pm on Wednesday, February 10 by calling the Hall at 410 247-5511.
For questions or more information, call Carmen Voso or John Rankin at 410 247-5511.
Awarded only to active IBEW members, the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who, on November 28, 1891, organized the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned.
IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson and Local 24 Business Manager Gary Griffin encourage all interested members to participate in the Founders’ Scholarship Program. Application forms are available at ibew.org/FoundersScholarship
The award is for $200 per semester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in an approved field. The maximum distribution is $24,000 per person over a period not to exceed eight years.
All IBEW members who have been in continuous good standing for four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year in which they plan to apply are eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. Please note, if a member has been on honorary withdrawal at any time during the aforementioned period, he or she will not be eligible to participate.
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 12, 2015 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.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Baltimore Central Labor Council food pantry.
We hope to see you and your families there!
At our most recent JATC apprentice graduation ceremony in July, IBEW Local 24 was proud to welcome 40 new members into our highly-trained and highly-skilled workforce.
Local 24 would like to congratulate our newest journeymen:
EASTERN SHORE GRADUATES
Francois Junior Ductan
BALTIMORE GRADUATES
Carlton Curtis Ballard
Shaun Ryan Bory
LeMond Antoine Brown
David Allen Carroll
Thomas Wayne Clayton
Mitchell Wayne Cowger
Anthony August Decint, Jr.
Benjamin Lee Douglass
Thomas Barrett Dustin, Jr.
James Justin Folderauer
Matthew John Henley
Tyrone Anthony Horton
Cody Allen Hughes
Michael Allan Kaminski
Geoffrey Paul Kleintank
John Graves Lamberton, 3rd
Joshua James Langrill
Charles Jason Ledford, Jr.
David James Lupinek
Thomas James Meilhammer, Jr.
Miles Raynard Morris
Wesley Vaughan Noland
Matthew Allen Oliver
Kevin Joseph Ostrowski
Joshua Matthew Page
Ravenn Nicole Pugh
Kenneth William Shipley
Charles Randolph Smith, Jr.
Ronald Edward Smith, Jr.
Bryan Michael Starks
Joshua Steven Stidham
Derrick Jonathan Strand
Steven Lee Taylor
Ronnie Carl Tepper, Jr.
Hector Jeff Thomas, 3rd
Derek Daniel Underwood
Joshua Miller Voelker
Quante Glenn Ward
Roy Lee Williams, Jr.