2012 COPE CAMPAIGN

We will be rolling out our 2012 COPE campaign this week. Look to your stewards for more information. Are goal is 100%.

MEMORIAL DAY 2012

The Executive Board of UWUA Local 470-1 would like to wish its brothers and sisters and their families a happy and safe Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. They gave their lives for their country, and never came home from war. They never saw their families again. Please remember our soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for your freedom.

May 14, 2012 Hearing

There is a Hearing/Protest scheduled for May 14, 2012, the purpose of this hearing is to garner support to shut down Bridgeport Harbor Station!! The hearing will take place at the Bridgeport City Hall Annex in downtown Bridgeport. You need to attend!

You need to attend for a number of reasons; first and foremost, these environmentalists are threatening your employment. You need to see for yourself what is going on out there. The company will have a presentation to explain the improvements that have been made at the plant, and the commitment of the employees; you need to know what they are doing on your behalf.

The hearing is presented by the CT DEEP; environmental groups have solicited support from community and church groups with false and inaccurate propaganda. They are there to oppose the renewal of the Title V permit for the operation of BHS.

There will be presentations given by the company and the environmentalists, a public comments portion, and a question and answer period. You will have the opportunity to speak if you so choose feel free. I have spoken with people in the area that did not know that we are Union workers. We need to get that message out to the public, let them know that there are people and families attached to this plant. And that we live, work, volunteer and worship in these communities.

I truly hope that we can have a substantial showing at this event. It will send a message to the environmentalists, the community, and to the company that we care about our jobs.

What is more important than protecting your livelihood? This is how we feed our families, what do you have to do that night that is more important than protecting that?

Monday May 14, 2012

6:30-10pm
Bridgeport City Hall Annex
999 Broad St.

Rich Becker Retires

Congratulations to Rich Becker on his recent retirement. We wish Rich a healthy and happy retirement.

MAY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The May membership meeting will be held on Monday May 7, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Stratford VFW. Please plan on attending it is important. There will be information on the 10 hour schedule.

APRIL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

The Executive Board will meet on Monday April 30, 2012 at 6:00pm at the Stratford VFW. Please note the change of start time.

L'Ambiance Plaza 25th Aniversary

The L'Ambiance Plaza collapse was one of the worst disasters in modern Connecticut history. L'Ambiance Plaza was a 16-story residential project under construction in Bridgeport, Connecticut at the corner of Washington Avenue and Coleman Street. Its partially erect frame completely collapsed on April 23, 1987, killing 28 construction workers.

PAUL KOVALSKY RETIRES

Congratulations to Paul Kovalsky upon his retirement. Paul was a 51 year employee. Local 470-1 wishes Paul a happy and healthy retirement

L'ABIANCE PLAZA ANNIVERSARY

You are invited to participate and join us on Monday, April 23, 2012. This day marks the 25th anniversary of the L’Ambiance Plaza collapse. Due to faulty lift slab construction, 28 workers were crushed to death at the site of the L’Ambiance development.


Every year organized labor, family members and friends have gathered to remember and pay tribute to the workers who died, the rescue workers and all those who assisted in any way during and after the collapse.


The ceremony will begin at 10:30am at the Bridgeport City hall building, located at 45 Lyons terrace. Please let us know if you are able to join with us on April 23rd by contacting Tom Wilkinson at (203) 226-4751 or twilkinson371@aol.com

HAPPY EASTER

The Executive Board of Local 470-1, wishes you and your families a Happy Easter.

APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The Local 470-1 April Membership Meeting will be held on Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Stratford VFW. Please plan on attending it is important.

THE UTILITY WORKER MAGAZINE

Please follow the link below for the Jan/Feb/March Utility Worker Magazine.

http://uwua.net/doc_download/70-utility-worker-magazine-janfebmar-2012.html

MARCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The UWUA Local 470-1 March membership meeting will be held on Monday March 5, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Stratford VFW Post 9460. Please plan on attending. It is important.

NEW OPERATIONS STEWARD

Kevin Cothran has named Rob Reynolds the new BHS Operations Steward. Please welcome Rob back and give him your support.

LOCAL 470-1 FACEBBOK

UWUA Local 470-1 is now on Facebook. Please follow the link below:

http://facebook.com/uwua.Local.470.1

FEBRUARY EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

The February Executive Board meeting will be held on Monday February 27, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Stratford VFW Post 9460.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION 2011

THE UTILITY WORKER MAGAZINE

Please follow the link below for the Oct/Nov/Dec 2011 Utility Worker

http://uwua.net/oct/nov/dec-2011/utility-worker-magazine-octnovdec-2011.html

WEINGARTEN RIGHTS

Weingarten Rights
IF YOU ARE CALLED INTO A MEETING BY ANY COMPANY MANAGER OR CORPORATE SECURITY, BE SURE TO ASK.....If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my Union Representative, Officer, or Steward be present at the meeting. Without representation, I choose not to answer any questions.

3 NEW UNION BROTHERS

Please congratulate Rob Reynolds, Nick Waskowich and Steve Towery on completing their probationary period. Welcome aboard.