MESSAGE FROM BUSINESS MANAGER, SCOTT HOLLERUD

Hoping everyone had a great Thanksgiving and were able to spend time with family and friends.  We will be having Common Arc testing on December 16th and 17th at the Ramsey Hall.  Call Rich to reserve a spot.  The shop will NOT be available for use by members during this week.  We will be having our Holiday party on December 6th at the Links Golf Course.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

 

Congratulations to all the 2025 retirees!

 

Ratification ballots have been sent out for the new contract, so please check your mail.  Don’t forget to put your register number on your ballot.  It is printed on your address label on the front of envelope in which you received your letter.

 

Bill Polchow has accepted a position with Corval and will be leaving us after 15 years of being the northern rep.  I would like to thank him for what he has done for this local and wish him the best of luck in his new endeavor.  Bill’s replacement will be Luke Voigt.  Luke will also be in charge of business development within the local.

 

NCL open enrollment has been extended until January 31, 2026. Please take the time to review your life insurance needs.  There is a lot they have to offer.

 

On a sad note, in the past few months we have had current and past members commit suicide.  No one had any idea they were suffering.  PLEASE check on your friends and family and ask how they are doing.  There is help available: 988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline, MD live for Cigna is 800-235-7748, Boilermakers Substance treatment Program is 877-244-3572, Brightside Health is 415-360-3348.  You can also text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor.  Suicide is an epidemic within the Boilermakers as well as the construction industry.  We are losing too many brothers and sisters to suicide.

 

Please take the time and review your pay stubs to make sure everything is correct.  It is a lot easier to deal with issues right away rather than waiting.

 

Wishing everyone a great Holiday Season!