3/20/09

Lets do it for Larry!!!

What: A Labor Lobby Day at the State Capital sponsored by the Maine AFL-CIO

Who: Contact John Evans to RSVP... cell number 207-314-3530 as breakfast and lunch will be provided.

When:  Thursday, March 26th at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria of the Cross Building; then over to the State House floor.

Why: John is looking for any and all members (and family members) WHO LIVE IN MAINE to take part in this all-day activity. It will provide them the chance to speak directly with their State Representatives on the following subject:   

This bill is vital to the future of Maine iron workers as, if passed, it would make public schools fall under Public Works and under 
Posted State Wage Rates where they rightfully belong.
Please make ever effort to attend on March 26th. Thank you.

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3/18/09

Arc Erecting erects Wal-Mart distribution center in Ellsworth, Maine...

Thanks to Local 7's John Evans for forwarding pictures of Arc Erecting erecting the 180,000 square foot Wal-Mart distribution center in Ellsworth, Maine...

To see pictures of the project  JH

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3/18/09

Arc Erecting erects Fitness Center at Bowdoin College. CCB does wire mesh...

Thanks to Local 7's John Evans for forwarding pictures of Arc Erecting (structural) and CCB (rebar and mesh) erecting a new fitness center at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine...

To see pictures of the project  JH

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3/16/09

It is with deep regret that we announce  the death of our friend and brother Paul Noble Local #424 Book #1057467 Wake: Thursday, March 19, 2009 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. McDonald's Funeral Home 2591 Main Street Stratford, CT 06614 Please remember the Noble family in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement...

For a MapQuest map to the McDonald's Funeral Home  JH

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3/9/09

It is with deep regret that we announce  the death of our friend and brother Jimmy Conley Jr. Local #7 Book #823048 Wake: Thursday, March 12, 2009 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hurley Funeral Home 134 S. Main Street Randolph, MA 02368 Mass: Friday, March 13, 2009 10:30 a.m. St. Michael's Church 87 N. Main Street Avon, MA Please remember the large contingent of Conleys and other family members in Local 7 and the extended Conley family in your thoughts and prayers during this period of sorrow and bereavement...

For a MapQuest map to the Hurley Funeral Home  JH

It is Jimmy's wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. This is particularly fitting given our long-standing interaction with this great organization and the recent publicity highlighting this relationship. Thank you for you consideration...

To make a donation to DANA FARBER JH

3/6/09
See update below (if you missed it)

3/9/09/--To see the video if you missed it  JH

To view a poignant video of a previous job at the Dana Farber that ran in movie theaters around the country  JH

For those who did not know the late Larry Carr, he poured his heart and soul into Local 496 (former LU President) and ironworking in Maine. This is a fitting tribute...

To go to the YouTube video  JH

To tell your US Representative (Congress) and US Senators that you want their support  JH

This will take you to our International's IPAL website. All you have to do is punch in your zip code and it will give you a link to their E-mail...SEND A MESSAGE!

Read President Obama's feeling on Employee Free Choice  JH