On Saturday, June 15, 2019, Local 24 I.B.E.W. held its triennial election for all local leadership positions, as well as delegates to the I.B.E.W. International Convention. The election results were announced in the letter below, mailed to all Local 24 members.
These local leaders will be sworn in at the regular membership meeting on July 23, 2019 at 7 pm.
The Metro Baltimore AFL-CIO has teamed up again this year with the Baltimore Orioles to offer union members and their families discounted tickets to come out and watch the Birds play ball. Tickets are on sale now at Local 24’s Baltimore Hall – get yours today!
Beginning in 2019, Local 24 Construction Electricians (CEs) will follow the same hiring hall rules as our Journeyman Wiremen (JWs). Available jobs for CEs will be announced on the jobline (410 247-5737) and filled using the daybook process.
Members were notified of this change in the following letter from Business Manager Pete Demchuk, which was mailed to members’ homes in late November. Below the letter, you will find links to the complete referral policies for Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. If you have any questions, please call the Hall at 410 247-5511.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This letter is to inform you of a few changes to the Local 24 Hiring Hall rules that will only affect Construction Electricians in Baltimore and Eastern Shore.
The ENCLOSED REVISED HIRING HALL RULES will go into effect January 1, 2019. (Construction Electrician’s) “CE’S”, will now follow the same Referral Policy as the Journeyman Wireman. Manpower request for Construction Electrician’s will be posted on the job line and will be filled the following business day. Please read them carefully and should you have any questions contact me or one of the agents in the hall.
I will continue to monitor the “out of work” list and will continue to get our people to work in the electrical industry. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you for support in this matter.
Fraternally yours,
Peter P. Demchuk
Business Manager
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 8, 2018 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!
(L-R) LU 24 President John Rankin, David A. Hodge, Timothy W. Tacka, Ernest M. Mills, Jr., Richard B. Harrison, Robert P. Fifield, LU 24 Business Manager Pete Demchuk
Congratulations and hats off! to the following Local 24 members, who recently celebrated significant service anniversaries:
Ernest M. Mills, Jr. – 60-Year Member
Robert P. Fifield – 50-Year Member
Richard B. Harrison – 50-Year Member
David A. Hodge – 50-Year Member
Timothy W. Tacka – 50-Year Member
These loyal members opted to be among their union brothers and sisters as they were recognized for their long-time allegiance to IBEW Local 24. Local 24 President John Rankin and Business Manager Pete Demchuk were pleased to acknowledge these brothers and publicly present them with their milestone service pins and certificates at the May 2018 regular membership meeting.
The certificates that each member received reads:
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.
BROTHER DONALD M. CURTIS
There are not many people who can say that they have been a part of an organization for sixty years, but several Local 24 members can lay claim to that bragging right! Among those people are Brother Donald M. Curtis, Brother Edward W. Mitchell and Brother Charles E. Patterson. These stalwart members opted to be among their union brothers and sisters as they were recognized for reaching the impressive 60-year milestone.
BROTHER EDWARD W. MITCHELL
Local 24 President John Rankin and Business Manager Pete Demchuk were pleased to acknowledge these brothers and publicly present them with their 60-year pins and certificates at the April 2018 regular membership meeting.
The certificates that each member received reads:
BROTHER CHARLES E. PATTERSON
Mark your calendar and make plans to join your union brothers and sisters!
(From right) Local 24 IBEW Business Manager Pete Demchuk, Local 24 President John Rankin, MD Chapter NECA Representative JT Thomas, Labor Secretary Kelly Schulz, Baltimore JATC Training Director Neil Wilford and a group of apprentices commemorate joining the Maryland Apprenticeship Ambassador Program.
The following is a press release issued by the MD Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation:
BALTIMORE (Feb. 12, 2018) – Maryland Labor Secretary Kelly M. Schulz today welcomed the state’s oldest registered apprenticeship sponsor to the Maryland Apprenticeship Ambassador Program. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry of Baltimore, a registered apprenticeship sponsor since 1961, joins the state’s incentive program to help raise awareness about registered apprenticeship.
“The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee’s demonstrated commitment to apprenticeship makes them the perfect advocate for apprenticeship in Maryland,” said Labor Secretary Schulz. “Over their 56-year history, they have trained almost 2,000 apprentices. That experience will help us build upon our already successful program and expand apprenticeship to all industries and occupations throughout the state.”
Comprised of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24 and the Maryland Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has a long history of training electrical apprentices.
“The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 24, along with our partners the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), is committed to apprenticeship training,” said John Rankin, president of the IBEW Local 24. “For more than 55 years, the apprenticeship program has provided the opportunity for men and women to work alongside highly skilled union electricians, in addition to classroom training at our state of the art training center. They earn while they learn, leading to a career – not just a job – earning $70,000 a year, plus benefits.”
Over the past 30 years, 1,331 electrical apprentices have completed apprenticeship training. Today, 343 electrical apprentices are in the program.
“Apprenticeship offers training, skills, and financial benefits that will change lives,” said Jonathan Thomas, executive director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. “The Maryland Apprenticeship Ambassador Program is a great promotional tool, and I applaud Governor Hogan and Secretary Schulz for acknowledging that apprenticeship offers a solid foundation, not just for a better career, but for a better life. The Baltimore electrical apprenticeship program and its affiliated contractors are honored to be recognized by the ambassador program.”
Apprenticeship ambassadors voluntarily cultivate and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, encouraging job seekers and businesses to engage in apprenticeship opportunities. For their commitment, ambassadors receive special recognition from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, customized advice and counsel on navigating the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program, the latest in apprenticeship news and emerging workforce trends, and valuable media exposure.
About Apprenticeship in Maryland
Since the beginning of the Hogan administration in January 2015, the number of registered apprentices has increased by nearly 20 percent. Today, more than 9,500 apprentices work in over 230 different occupations. In 2017, 15 new registered apprenticeship programs were created and seven were re-activated, resulting in a record year for the program.
For more information about registered apprenticeships or to be considered for a Maryland apprenticeship ambassadorship, contact info@mdapprenticeship.com or call 410-767-2246.
About DLLR
The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is committed to safeguarding and protecting Marylanders. We’re proud to support the economic stability of the state by providing businesses, the workforce, and the consuming public with high-quality, customer-focused regulatory, employment, and training services. For updates and information, follow DLLR on Twitter (@MD_DLLR), Facebook and visit our website.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Theresa Blaner
Director, Communications and Media Relations
410-230-6241 (office)
443-721-8637 (cell)
The following bills are being heard TOMORROW, Thursday February 15, 2018 in the House Environment & Transportation Committee. Please contact the committee members listed below and tell them that we support the Maglev project and the 74,000 jobs it will bring for our members and our community.
According to Jeff Guido of the Baltimore DC Building Trades, these “bills are intended to slow down and impede and create obstacles for the project to the point it becomes impossible to proceed through the red tape.”
HB 637(SB1004) – Requiring the governing body of a county to hold a public hearing before the transfer of an asset of the county as part of the development of a high-speed transportation system; requiring notice of the public hearing to be delivered by first-class mail to homeowners and businesses within 500 feet of the asset; requiring a supermajority vote for approval by certain county and municipal entities of a transfer of an asset of a county as part of the development of a high-speed transportation system; etc.
HB 638 (SB1005) – Requiring a county, before the transfer of an asset of the county as part of the development of a high-speed transportation system that passes through the county, if the asset is located in a municipality, to negotiate a certain written agreement with the municipality concerning the approval by and financial remuneration to the municipality.
Chair
Kumar Barve: Kumar.barve@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3990 | 301-858-3990 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3990
Vice Chair
Dana Stein: dana.stein@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3527 | 301-858-3527 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3527
Members
Carl Anderton: carl.anderton@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3431 | 301-858-3431 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3431
Pamela Beidle: pamela.beidle@house.state.md.usPhone: 410-841-3370 | 301-858-3370 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3370
Alfred Carr, Jr: Alfred.carr@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3638 | 301-858-3638 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3638
Andrew Cassilly: Andrew.cassilly@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3444 | 301-858-3444 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3444
Jerry Clark: jerry.clark@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3314 | 301-858-3314 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3314
Robert Flanagan: bob.flanagan@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3077 | 301-858-3077 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3077
William Folden: William.folden@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3240 | 301-858-3240 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3240
Davis Fraser Hildago: david.fraser.hildago@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3186 | 301-858-3186 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3186
Barbara Frush: Barbara.frush@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3114 | 301-858-3114 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3114
Jim Gilchrist: jim.gilchrist@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3744 | 301-858-3744 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3744
Anne Healy: anne.healy@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3961 | 301-858-3961 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3961
Marvin Holmes: marvin.holmes@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3310 | 301-858-3310 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3310
Jay Jacobs: jay.jacobs@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3449 | 301-858-3449 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3449
Jay Jalisi: jay.jalisi@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3358 | 301-858-3358 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3358
Tony Knotts: tony.knotts@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3212 | 301-858-3212 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3212
Stephen Lafferty: Stephen.lafferty@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3487 | 301-858-3487 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3487
Robbyn Lewis: robbyn.lewis@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3772 | 301-858-3772 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3772
Cory McCray: cory.mccray@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3486 | 301-858-3486 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3486
Herb McMillan: herb.mcmillan@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3211 | 301-858-3211 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3211
Charles Otto: Charles.otto@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3433 | 301-858-3433 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3433
Shane Robinson: shane.robinson@house.state.md.us Phone: 410-841-3021 | 301-858-3021 | Toll-free in MD: 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3021