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A Communication for the Members & Customers of UA Local 469

Winter 2014 Issue 33

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Painting a house requires a lot of prep work before you can break out the brushes and

rollers. The same principle applies to creating good-paying jobs. The members of UA Local 469 did a lot of sanding in 2013 that will help spruce up job prospects in the coming year – and beyond. The BIG Day of Action – the largest such event in the history of UA Local 469 – drew more than 170 members who spent the day working to help our endorsed candidates for Phoenix City Council. And while it was the biggest event, it wasn’t the only volunteer event. Local 469 hosted phone banks, and members participated in sign pounding and literature drops. All the hard work paid off. We elected two members to the Phoenix City Council in 2013. Kate Gallego in District 8 and Laura Pastor in District 4 are strong advocates for working families. We also helped elect union-friendly city council members in Tucson and played a major role in passing a budget override for the Phoenix Union High School District. Such victories establish Local 469 as a political force to be reckoned with and help shape public policy that leads to high-quality jobs and financial security for working families. But there is more work to do in 2014. There are several important

races to be decided in November – governor, secretary of state, corporation commission, state legislature and U.S. Congress. We will be getting involved in several of the races and will again be calling on the membership to participate in campaign events.

Remember – hard work now pays off later!

Of course, the place where hard work pays off the most is on the job site. The efficiency and safety of our highly trained members is the best

advertisement for the benefits of using union labor. During the Building Arizona Tour – another effort sure to pay off in the long run – Preston McDaniel of Intel told elected officials touring the JATC the many reasons Intel hired members of UA Local 469. It boiled down to this: they need the job done right. Because of your good work at Intel, many members will be involved in the construction of a sapphire glass manufacturing

plant in the East Valley known as the Onyx project. We should begin to see a significant hiring ramp up later this year. Make sure your skills are up to date to take advantage of these new opportunities. Thanks for your hard work in 2013 and here is wishing you a great 2014.

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AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

Phil McNally, Jr.business manager

Success and hard work of 2013 build foundation for future jobs

The 469 Golf Classic creates many great memories. Sign up today. Registration form printed on page 35.

The Arizona Pipe Trades Reporter is published three times a year for the members of Arizona Pipe Trades 469, industry, government and community partners. To subscribe, send an email to [email protected] or contact Torres Consulting & Law Group at 602.626.8805.

FeaturesLong-term Job Prospects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Photo Feature – Children’s Christmas Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Photo Feature – Health Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Photo Feature – Retirees’ Christmas Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Photo Feature – Widows’ Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

AZ Pipe Trades Outdoorsmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

DepartmentsAt the Local Level – Business Manager Phil McNally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Political Report – Torres Consulting & Law Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Southwest Safety Training Alliance – Chris Van Kirk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Partners Make Progress – Rick Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Keeping Skills Up to Date – Aaron Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Local Hits Milestone – Tony Gauthier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Keeping a Level Playing Field—Mel Ingwaldson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Apprentice Program Grows – Rick Wieting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Star Apprentice – Cody Reuther . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Instructor Profile – Melanie Burch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Contractor Corner – W. J. Maloney Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Featured Member – Billie Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Community Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Your Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Memorial Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

“The efficiency and safety of our

highly-trained members is the bestadvertisement for

the benefits of using union labor.”

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ELECTION YEAR PRESENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREATER GAINS

Israel G. Torrespolitical consultant

Over the course of the past several years, working families in Arizona began the long

and hard push back against anti-union forces. That hard work resulted in several key victories, and our collective voice continues being heard. We started 2014 celebrating the inauguration of Phoenix City Councilmembers Kate Gallego and Laura Pastor – candidates we helped win last November. At the Arizona Legislature, our members were introduced in the state Senate on the first day of the 2014 legislative session by Senate Minority Leader Anna Tovar of Tolleson. This illustrates the lasting relationships we are building at all levels of government. Our PAC is no longer just playing defense against anti-union forces. We are building on our political wins to set the agenda and create good union jobs in Arizona. We are working hard to make lawmakers locally and in Washington, D.C., aware of our agenda that focuses on creating quality jobs with good wages and benefits and improving the quality of life for working families. It is a never-ending effort. The 2014 election

cycle is already here. I can’t tell you how important these elections are for the future of the members of our Local and their families. We have the rare opportunity to play an important role in electing a new governor and attorney general who will fight for working families. The governor has the power to set the budget and block any negative legislation. The attorney general has the power to investigate cheating contractors. Arizonans also will elect new state legislators and city councilors, and nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The PAC committee has already started the task of evaluating candidates to ensure our PAC endorses and supports the best. Before a candidate earns the PAC seal of approval, they must complete a questionnaire, interview with the PAC

committee and tour our training facilities. We give the highly pursued 469 PAC seal of endorsement to candidates who share our vision, regardless of party affiliation. The growing strength and influence of our PAC

is awe-inspiring. The 2013 BIG Day of Action was the largest in our history. We made more than 3,400 phone calls and dropped off more than 4,600 pieces of campaign literature. We couldn’t have done that without you. We know it’s a sacrifice to pull yourself away from your weekend - your time to be with friends and family. Your help makes a huge difference in getting the needs of the Local heard. I encourage you to get involved whenever you can. The 2014 Lunch on the Lawn is set for April 3. It’s important to maintain a constant presence at the Capitol to ensure our voices are heard. As always, I look forward to seeing the growing number of people proudly sporting an orange 469 shirt.

Israel Torres rallies 469 PAC volunteers during the 2013 BIG Day of Action. Photo by Dan Sullivan.

Several state legislators come out to mingle with 469 members during the annual Lunch on the Lawn event. Pictured is Rep. Rosanna Gabaldon, D.-Sahuarita, in 2013. Photo by Andrew Siminski.

Several 469 leaders attend the Building Trades Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., annually to discuss job creation, workforce training and construction projects with members of Congress. Photo by Yvette Carr.

TCLG Managing Partner Israel Torres and 469 Business Representative Aaron Butler visit U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., to discuss workforce development and construction issues while in Washington, D.C. Photo by Yvette Carr.

Save the date!Enjoy Lunch on the Lawn

April 3 at the state Capitol. Let’s show state lawmakers

we’re Arizona strong.

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The wounds of the Great Recession are healing – housing prices have bounced

back and Arizona has regained about half the jobs lost during the economic collapse. While no one thinks the economy is roaring – statewide unemployment remains high – things look pretty good for members of UA Local 469. “We’ve set records for man-hours the last two years,” says business agent Aaron Butler. “We’ve had more than five million man-hours two years in a row – which is unheard of.” While the short-term outlook is uncertain, long-term economic forecasts suggest the jobs outlook will improve for those who update their skills. Arizona is expected to add 70,000 jobs in the coming year, according to the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Job creation will be greatest in the Phoenix metropolitan area, where job growth is expected to hit 3 percent. A report by a University of Arizona economist predicts Arizona job growth to accelerate from 2.8 percent in 2014 and to 3.5 percent in 2015, with state job growth beating the national average. A big factor in job growth is population growth. While not as many people are

moving here each year as before the recession, Arizona still ranks in the top 10 for population growth. The population growth for 2014 is expected to be 1.6 percent compared to less than 1 percent in 2011. Prospects for the long-term look even better. Arizona is expected to add more than 535,000 jobs by 2020 – an increase of a little more than 20 percent. Prospects are even brighter for skilled union tradesmen. The number of welders is expected to increase 35 percent by 2020, according to the Arizona Department of Administration. Job growth for pipefitters, plumbers and steamfitters is expected to top 45 percent by the end of this decade. The second half of 2013 saw the announcement of more than $1 billion in economic development projects that will mean opportunities in 2014 – and beyond. Apple bought the former First Solar Inc. factory in Mesa and is leasing it to GT Advanced Technologies, which will produce sapphire glass for Apple products such as the iPhone and iPad. Construction of the factory “is on the fast track,” says Butler. The installation of condenser water systems, chiller water

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Long-term job prospects best for those with the right skills

The classes at the JATCprepare members for jobs at Intel.


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systems and inert gas systems entails the use of 48-inch pipes down to 6-inch pipes. The project means work for 200 or more Local members for most of the year. Meanwhile, Intel, a long-time high-technology partner, will continue to provide work, even as completion of the Fab 42 project sits on the back burner. Other announced major projects that may create jobs for members of UA Local 469 include: • Grand Canyon University at Eastmark –

the private university will be building a $150 million satellite campus in the Eastmark community near the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Construction of offices, classrooms, labs, library, student union, dormitories and other infrastructure is expected to be spread out over seven years.

• USA Place – the new home of USA Basketball in downtown Tempe will feature a mix of luxury apartments, retail, office space, a hotel and a 4,500-seat event center. The first phase of the $350 million development is expected to open in 2015.

• Arizona Center for Law and Society – the Arizona State University downtown Phoenix campus expands with a $129 million,

260,000-square-foot building being built on a city-owned block bounded by Taylor, Polk, First and Second streets.

• SolarReserve – the $600 million concentrated solar power technology project in La Paz County is expected to create more than 400 jobs at peak construction. Work is scheduled to begin later this year.

• Marina Heights – labeled “the largest office deal in Arizona history,” the 20-acre mixed-use development near ASU’s Sun Devil Stadium will include five office buildings leased by State Farm, retail space and a 10-acre plaza that will be constructed over the next four years. The first building of 370,000 square feet is expected to be complete by mid-2015.

Many of the new jobs demand new skills, Butler says. Positions at the Apple plant, for example, require certifications in stainless steel welding and downhill welding. Jobs at Intel demand skills in orbital welding, CAD and detailing. “To stay competitive, you need to step up your game,” Butler says. There are opportunities for journeymen to upgrade their skills at the Arizona Pipe Fitting Trades Apprenticeship Training Center. The center has the ability to handle a spike in journeymen

wanting additional certifications, Butler says. “In the past, we have run classes days and nights – seven days a week,” he says. Expansion of the training center is under consideration, he adds. As many as 500 travelers – journeymen from other states – with the necessary certifications are expected in Arizona this year to meet the demand for trained UA members, Butler says. Those are jobs that could be had by Arizona residents – if they take action to get the certifications.

An alliance of industry, labor, contractors, trades/crafts and educational groups

developed a plan to provide a service to the community and support safety performance back in 1997 when I was the business manager of UA Local 469. When the Southwest Safety Training Alliance was originally formed, we had most of the high-tech manufacturing facilities in the area as owner members. We had representatives from many general contractors, people from most of the building and construction trades unions, their training departments, non-signatory sub-contractors and educational entities. It was difficult coming up with the right mix of construction and general industry courses for a curriculum we could all agree upon. We eventually settled on a plan with 15 hours of classroom instruction followed by one hour of testing. Following completion of the16-hour training program, the SSTA issues each student a card. This program also qualifies the individual for the OSHA 10-hour outreach-training card. To date, more than 5,717 UA members have participated in the 16-hour SSTA training course or completed the 8-hour refresher course through the Local 469 training center. That is a little more

than 10 percent of all students whose training the SSTA has recorded and documented. Our largest owner member recently made a business decision to not specify that SSTA training is required to work at their facility. They made it clear, however, that they aren’t eliminating the requirement for workers to be

appropriately trained in safety. They recommended that contractors keep utilizing the SSTA. The collective bargaining agreement for Local 469 allows dispatch by qualifications, and one qualification called out by the contract is SSTA certification. The contract has specific language that says:6.02 To provide for a safe work environment consistent with the risks presented by a job, a Contractor shall provide, if needed, weekly jobsite safety meetings during working hours and further provide needed safety

courses. Employees are responsible for securing, when needed, SSTA certification. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee is directed to provide courses in areas, such as fire extinguisher use, HAZCOM basics, lockout/tagout basics, fall protection excavation (open), scaffolding and SSTA. Please do your part and keep your SSTA certification current.

GET TO KNOW THE SOUTHWEST SAFETY TRAINING ALLIANCE

Chris Van Kirkbusiness representative

Marina Heights, a 20-acre mixed-use development in Tempe, may provide jobs in the coming years. Rendering by Davis Experience.

Certification in orbital welding will boost employment options.

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qualification called out by the contract is SSTA certification.”


The last year turned out to be a lucrative one for members of Local 469. We successfully

completed several large scale projects, including the Solano solar plant near Gila Bend, the Intel Fab 42 shell, a yogurt factory in Casa Grande, and a huge expansion at CH-8. As we head into 2014, though, the outlook is uncertain. At this point, it appears as though work will not be as busy as it has been for the last few years. We are anticipating man-hours to drop by as much as 30 percent from record highs. It is times like these that make us realize how important it is to manage your finances and put some money in the bank during the peaks so that you are prepared for the valleys. And it is times like these that drive home how important it is to continue to develop your skills and to get current on your certifications. Even during lean times, we consistently have a shortage of members with specialty certifications. It kills me to watch out-of-state members stay on job sites while members of Local 469 get laid off because they don’t have the qualifications required to meet the needs of the contractors. I’d like to share some numbers with you. At

the time of writing this article, we have 445 plumbers and pipefitters on List 1 – but very few of them have the welding certifications demanded by contractors.

Of those 445 members: • Only 17 – less than 4 percent – have UA 41

certification • Only 20 have UA 18a certification

• Only 20 have UA 21 certification



And there isn’t just a shortage of welding certifications. Of the 445 members on List 1, only one member has CAD certifications. Certification is the wave of the future in the piping industry. The work we do is increasingly complex and challenging and more employers want some form of official validation of worker skills. Having these certifications can significantly reduce the time you are unemployed. These classes are available year round, daytime, nighttime, and weekends. Local

469 will do whatever it takes to ensure our members get the training needed to stay employable.

CHANGING BUSINESS CONDITIONS POINT TO NEED TO KEEP SKILLS UP TO DATE

Aaron Butlerbusiness representative

With the new year comes new opportunities for some contractors I work with on a

daily basis. Kinetic Systems, Inc. (KSI) is settled in its new Tucson office and busy developing work in southern Arizona. The company’s aim to get work is on target. Members of Local 469 partnered with KSI employees in late October to participate in the 11th Annual Mike Gaines Charity “Fun Shoot” organized by Sundt Construction. This is one of the major events held by Sundt each year to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association to research Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. As well as contributing to a great charity, the event was also a perfect chance to have Kinetics employees meet with Sundt Construction of Tucson, as well as other general contractors and subcontractors in the area. The KSI/469 blasted the competition, getting the highest team score. Larry Borne, who lives in Tucson and has worked for KSI many times, got first in the individual competition.

TFS has the bug, but it is not the flu The Total Facility Solutions (TFS) fab shop in Chandler received final approval in November from the United Association to use the UA bug, which allows TFS to build fabrications for projects in other states. UA representative Mark Butler gave the company the green light to ship fab after inspecting the shop and getting all the paperwork in order.

The approval is great news for TFS and members of Local 469. The company plans to pre-fabricate components for PVC, CPVC, PVDF and high-purity stainless steel systems being installed in projects in California. Using Arizona labor rates to do the fabrication allows TFS to be competitive when bidding on semiconductor plants and bio-pharmaceutical plants in California. I would like to say thanks to the fabrication team and their leaders – Mark Sanchez and Rusty Dove – for the stellar performance they have given since they have been placed in their position at the fabrication shop. They and their team are looking forward to upcoming workloads they will be receiving from outside Arizona.

Shining the blue light on welding The Boy Scouts earning the new welding merit badge were taken care of – paired with volunteer apprentices ready to show them the ropes. But then Chris Van Kirk came up to me and said that one of the mothers would like to learn how to weld. I said, “Sure, it would be my pleasure.” Jori Udall’s son was already learning and she wanted to try herself. So we hooked up with the proper PPE and the lesson started. Within an hour, she was welding stringer beads and by the end of the class was doing proper tie-ins on her starts and stops. Jori was pretty jazzed that she could weld, and could not wait to get home to tell her husband. I was pretty jazzed myself to learn I could still weld and teach another person how to do it.

PARTNERS MAKE PROGRESS, SETTING STAGE FOR THE FUTURE

Rick Hudsonbusiness representative

“It kills me to watch out of state members

stay on job sites while members of Local 469 get laid off because they don’t have the qualifications

required to meet the needs of the contractors.”


The majority of my reports are on the subject of dispatch and work availability rather than the

financial aspects of the Local. And, frankly, these can be somewhat deadening. However, I would like to take this opportunity to share some exciting news. In October 2013, Local 469’s total assets surpassed the $17 million mark for the first time in our history. This event came about even at a time of somewhat flat employment activity. I personally attribute this to a number of things of equal importance. 1. The vision of our leadership 2. The level of competency of our investors 3. The hard work and diligence of our members Without the members performing well on the job - bringing projects in on time and within budget - we would have no future. The whole money wheel would stop, and we, as a whole,

would cease to exist. I don’t have to tell anyone how tough it is being a labor union in Arizona. Being the biggest, best, and most successful labor union in Arizona is not just something to be very proud of. It’s also something which needs to be monitored and managed with vigilance. There have been a few jobs finishing up and some leaning out a little in the latter part of the year. This is the nature of the business that we have chosen. The good news is that we have still been able to post good dispatch numbers. And the outlook for 2014 is generally positive. Be sure to have all your certifications up to date and sign up for new classes to put more certifications in your pocket to improve your chances of taking a work order. I wish everyone a joyous new year. Be well.

FINANCIAL MILESTONE SHOWS STRENGTH OF LOCAL 469

Tony Gauthierfinancial secretary/treasurer

On the baseball diamond, it’s hard for even the most-skilled hitter to compete against a

pitcher who puts a little something on the ball. It’s the same on the job site. That is why it’s part of our job to keep an eye out for cheaters. We scored a win recently when an Arizona contractor consented to a three-year ban on bidding on certain types of federal contracts after a finding by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) showing it violated a number of federal contracting laws. The contractor had to pay more than $145,000 in back wages, fringe benefits and liquidated damages owed workers building the federal courthouse in Yuma, Ariz. The action was the result of a multi-year investigation by the DOL into prevailing wage and fair labor practices by AWY Holdings, Inc., which does business as Chandler-based Tempe Mechanical. Violations included failure to pay the prevailing wage, employee misclassification, and failure to pay minimum wage and overtime, according to documentation provided by the Department of Labor. The three-year debarment covers projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. The Department of Labor sought debarment, which bans the company from bidding on

projects using using federal funds, for three years because the Chandler company has a history of wage violations. Two other Department of Labor investigations in the past 10 years resulted in about $108,000 in back wages owed to workers related to Davis-Bacon and fair labor violations.

The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federally funded projects pay laborers and mechanics a prevailing wage set by the U.S. Department of Labor. The law is designed to protect local businesses bidding against contractors whose bids are based on below-market wages. Contractors trying to skirt the law need to know the Department of Labor and others, including us at Local 469, are watching to make sure everyone plays by the rules. Signatory contractors can help us help them by contacting us if they have reason to believe they lost a bid to a contractor bending the rules. We work with Tempe-based Torres Consulting and Law Group to

investigate claims of prevailing-wage violations. The firm regularly submits public records requests to review payrolls in an effort to ensure a fair playing field among contractors. It is important for contractors and members on job sites to keep their eyes and ears open for possible violations – especially in a time of more and more blended jobs.

EVERYONE PLAYS A ROLE IN MAINTAINING A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD

Mel Ingwaldsonbusiness representative

“Contractors trying to skirt the law need to know the Department of Labor and others,

including us at Local 469, are

watching to make sure everyone

plays by the rules.”

Taking a class to update your certifications can be the difference between going on a job or staying home. Photo by Brenda Yanez.

2013 Children’s Christmas Party Photos by Andrew Siminski


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Rick Wietingtraining director

The Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Training Center has several ongoing programs

designed to help our contractors by keeping the skills of our members up to date. The training center is now testing welders before they are dispatched. This should cut down on costs to our contractors because only qualified welders will be dispatched. The training center is also testing experienced pipe trades personnel for the metal trades program to help our business agents with their organizing efforts. Meanwhile, our apprenticeship program grows almost daily. We have about 575 apprentices and applicants – and more than 300 people on the

waiting list. Enrolling the apprentices in classes through Gateway Community College and juggling schedules takes some effort. Rodney Pack, our technical education director, has to make sure we’re not creating a hardship by taking too many apprentices from any single contractor from the job site to put them into the classroom. About 50 apprentices will turn out this year. Apprentices will benefit from improvements to the training center. The electrical service to Building Seven has been beefed up to provide the different voltages needed for the instrumentation program taught by Shawn Masterson. There is also a new electrical panel at the rigging structure so welders can make position welds in simulated field conditions. The rigging structure also has piping displays where the apprentices can learn to complete material take-off, pipe routing, hangers and supports.

1. Instrumentation classes cover skills needed to receive the EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) certification.

2. Bonding certification is a 12-hour course that includes a written and a practical exam.

3. The training center includes a live rigging facility with a 50-ton crane, chain falls and chokers.

4. Different configurations of pipe and flanges add challenges to every lift at the rigging facility.

5. The welding lab consists of 28 booths for training apprentices and journeymen during day and night classes.

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Cody Reuther knows that if you want to win, you’ve got to practice.

So, twice a week after work, the fourth-year apprentice would make the trip to the Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Training Center to practice all different kinds of welding – tungsten inert gas (TIG), orbital and shield metal arc – until he got it down. The practice paid off. In the spring of 2013, Reuther won the state apprenticeship welding competition, winning a Lincoln wire-feed welding machine, paid union dues for a year, and a $500 check from the Piping Industry Progress & Education Trust Fund, also known as PIPE. “Winning that competition was proof to me that the harder you try, the more things will work out good for you,” he says. “If it wasn’t for the state-of-the-art welding facility and the instructors’ support, I don’t think I would have even come close to winning that competition,” Cody says. It was an opportunity he almost let pass by. Cody worked as a field foreman for a friend’s company after graduating from high school. He worked for several non-union companies for six years, doing mostly welding on projects that included schools and commercial buildings. “I was working day to day and paycheck to paycheck,” Cody says. “You can work your back off and you’re never sure if your position is secure.” Meanwhile, Brad Bell, a member of Local 469, would periodically mention the training opportunities available at the JATC. Cody says he was reluctant to join the apprentice program because he was making $22 an hour and his pay would drop as an apprentice. “I didn’t see everything I was going to gain in the future by joining the apprenticeship,”

says Cody. Then one day it hit him, Cody says, while taking a welding elective class for his associate’s degree at Central Arizona College: “At that moment, I realized I fell in love with welding.” So, in March 2011, Cody accepted the challenge and applied to be an apprentice. “The only regret I have,” he says, “is that I’m mad at myself for the fact that it took so long for me to get in.” Cody now holds seven welding certifications, including TIG and shield metal arc welding, and wants to get more. He adds that it’s a relief knowing he has health benefits and the ability to contribute to a 401(k) as a union employee. “I’m not only doing this to take care of myself, I’m also doing it to take care of my family,” says Cody.

STAR APPRENTICE: CODY REUTHERLove for welding turns into a winning career

Bringing a new way of looking at things to the classroom

Isometric drawing is all about creating perspective, making two-dimensional plans

clearer by adding depth. Melanie Burch hopes to bring a fresh perspective to isometric drawing classes at the Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Training Center. It’s a perspective developed from more than three decades in the trade. Burch, daughter of a Local 469 member, started as an apprentice in March 1979 as just the third woman to enter the four-year training program. She worked on major projects such as the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center and the Cholla Power Plant near Joseph City, Ariz. “Years ago, I thought of myself as a female steamfitter, instead of just a steamfitter or pipefitter,” Burch says. “I used to think I had to prove myself on every job, but everybody has to prove themselves on every job.” At some point, Burch says, she stopped seeing herself as different and started seeing herself as just a steamfitter. “We can limit ourselves by setting ourselves up to be treated differently,” she says. It is one lesson – one not in the textbook – that she hopes to pass on. About 15 years ago, Burch began focusing on layout and in 2000 became an early user of computer-

aided design (CAD). “When I started in the trade, it was all about the physical challenge – a woman can’t do that,” Burch says. “Then, with the drawing and design, it became about the mental challenge. You need to stay challenged.” Teaching is her newest challenge, bringing her to the JATC after retiring from the trade in 2011. Burch started teaching isometric drawing in the fall. “There have been a couple of moments already working with an apprentice when a light went on and they could see it,” Burch says, smiling. She will teach more classes in 2014, including “Drawing, Plans and Specs.” She says she is excited about revamping the curriculum for “Drawing, Plans and Specs.” “We want to make it more relevant to what we’re doing out in the field,” she says, explaining that students will be taught how to read the drawings from other trades and learn to “create clash free drawings.”

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Cody Reuther worked hard to win a state welding contest. Photo by Brenda Yanez.

Melanie Burch assists a student in one of her drawing classes. Photo by Brenda Yanez.

The Arizona Pipe Trades Local 469 held its annual health fair in October 2013 to make preventative health screenings and education more convenient for employees. This past year, Local 469 added an array of cardiovascular disease screenings. The fair has long offered prostate cancer, breast cancer, and other wellness screenings such as blood pressure and cholesterol checks, as well as free flu and pneumonia shots. More than 800 members and participants attended the 2013 health fair, about 100 people more than in 2012. Thanks to everyone who assisted with the event. The 2014 fair is planned for Oct. 4.

7th

AZ Pipe Trades Health Fair

Annual

Photos by Andrew Siminski

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Retirees’

Christmas Lunch

Photos by Andrew Siminski

Arizona Plumbing and Cooling Contractors (APACC) has a reputation for friendly, prompt service and vigorous training programs. But did you know the group has been in Arizona more than 100 years?

Yes, before Arizona was even a state, APACC members have been building the state’s infrastructure and protecting the health of Arizona through proper installation of sanitary waste and backflow prevention systems.

So whether you need help with a remodeling job or require a service call, consider calling APACC.

Some frequently asked questions:

Q: Is APACC a contracting company?

A: No. APACC consists of a group of plumbing and air conditioning contractors. APACC connects Arizona consumers with these reputable contractors.

Q: Are contractors associated with APACC licensed, bonded and insured?

A: Yes. All participating contractors are licensed by the Arizona State Registrar of Contractors and meet all state of Arizona insurance and bonding requirements.

Q: What type of service technicians do APACC contractors employ?

A: APACC contractors hire only those who are drug-free, have a clean driving record, and have passed a background check.

Q: Do APACC service technicians have the training I will require for my project?

A: APACC service technicians have participated in Arizona state apprenticeships in both the plumbing and air conditioning field. Also, service techs undergo continuing education to stay at the forefront of industry standards, licenses, and certifications.

LEARN MOREABOUT APACC


The construction industry is tough business, but W.J. Maloney Plumbing, a plumbing and

HVAC contractor in Phoenix, has lasted for half a century. As the company looks forward to 2014, the big highlight will be a May gala celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary, says Kathryn “Kitty” Maloney-Langmade, president of W.J. Maloney Plumbing. But there also have been many tests along the way, Kitty says. And not because she is a woman in a male-dominated trade. The construction business is just plain tough. “The constant balance to get good work, maintain a healthy backlog, come in on time and on budget, improve infrastructure and retain talented people is both challenging and

rewarding,” Kitty says. “We could not have gotten this far without the excellent work provided by our team, including the union men and women,” says Kitty. “We’re only as good as the people we surround ourselves with.” One of the biggest problems facing the construction industry is a shortage of skilled labor when commercial work picks up, according to reports by The Phoenix Business Journal. “That’s why I feel we are very fortunate to hire members of Local 469, because we know they’re a source for skilled labor and excellent workmanship,” says Kitty. Kitty’s parents, Mary and William Joseph (Duke) Maloney Jr., started W.J. Maloney Plumbing out of their home in 1964.

CONTRACTOR PROFILE: W.J. MALONEY PLUMBING

“Only as good as our people”

“I still can see my father spreading out plans on our kitchen table,” says Kitty. “His work ethic and drive to do it right are still the foundation of our company values,” says Kitty. “That’s the legacy he left to us when he passed in 2006.” She proudly beams that her team, including the plumbers and pipefitters from Local 469, works on many major projects throughout Arizona. Those include the many phases of CityScape in Downtown Phoenix, the Chicago Cubs Spring Training Facility in Mesa, the Orthopedic and Spine Inpatient (OASIS) Hospital in Phoenix and the University of Arizona Solar thermal project in Tucson. Kitty says her goal is to encourage her employees and Local 469 members to take advantage of more education and training and continue to improve safety.

W.J. Maloney Plumbing worked on the plumbing for the new Chicago Cubs Spring Training Complex in Mesa.

1. W.J. Maloney Plumbing team members stand outside the plumbing company office in Phoenix, Ariz. Photo by Brenda Yanez.

2. Anthony “Tony” Castillo adjusts a flange on a pipe and prepares it for installation at the new Chicago Cubs Spring Training Complex.

3. W.J. Maloney Plumbing installed the sinks in the restroom facilities at the new Chicago Cubs Spring Training Complex clubhouse.

Photos courtesy of W.J. Maloney, unless noted otherwise.

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2013 WIDOWS’

BREAKFASTThe annual widows’ breakfast attracted more than 50 women for a

nice sit-down meal and camaraderie. The ladies attending had a

chance to reconnect with long-time friends and make new friends.

James “Scotty” Cummings visits with guests at the annual Widows’

Breakfast.

Olanthus Albert (right), widow of William Albert, enjoys breakfast with

sister Georgia Totress.

Those attending were given photo portraits to remember the day.

Kitty Carlisle (far right) leads busy crew filling

breakfast orders.

Bonnie Hageman (right) and friends

share family photos.

More than 50 guests gathered for good food and good

fellowship.

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Billie Wilcox grew up tagging along after her father. Working on the car? She was there.

Repairing lawn equipment? You’d catch her looking over his shoulder. “Whatever dad was doing, I would be right there trying to help,” says Wilcox, who was born and raised in Surprise. That often meant helping out with dad’s lawn service business. “I was working in lawn service as long as I could push a lawnmower,” Wilcox says, laughing. Wilcox eventually took over the family business – working outside, working with her hands, doing work she liked. Then came marriage and a house full of children – six total. The years rolled on and Wilcox found herself working at a Denny’s restaurant, first as a cook, then assistant manager and then manager. She supervised 30 people and boosted revenue from about $18,000 a month to $26,000 a month. But it lacked fun. She vented to a group of regular customers – members of Local 469. “I told those guys I hated to be nice all the time,” Wilcox says, laughing. Wilcox laughs a lot. So, in 2006 – at age 46 – Wilcox applied for the pipefitters apprentice program. Things didn’t start out well. “I failed the math part of the entrance exam,” Wilcox says. A quick tutoring session at Gateway Community

College refreshed her skills, and she soon found herself on her first job in July. The jobsite was a lot hotter than working at Denny’s, but she still loved it. As a journeyman, Wilcox found a niche working with copper tubing. Wilcox, who has four grandchildren “and two more on the way,” says she likes working with copper for several reasons. The first is scale. Carbon steel pipe tends to have a 3-inch diameter or bigger. Copper tubing generally

has a 2-inch diameter or smaller. That makes copper tubing lighter and easier to work with. Steel pipe is welded together. Copper is soldered. “And I’m really good at soldering,” Wilcox says. Wilcox proudly points out that she installed the piping at the first certified Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) Training Lab in Arizona at the Homer Dukes Sheet Metal

Training Center. While Wilcox got a late start in the trade, she plans to stick around for a while. She knows she needs to remain on top of her game to open up career options, so she’s taken foreman-training classes and earned forklift certifications. “You need to look ahead. What jobs are coming up? What skills do you need for the jobs that are available?”

LOCAL MEMBER PROFILE: BILLIE WILCOX Mid-life career change makes going to work fun

Billie Wilcox left restaurant manager job to learn the trade. Photos by Clint Williams.

Photos by Clint Williams and Andrew Siminski


Please call the Union Hall, or return this portion, before February 25.

Member’s name: ______________________________________________

Number of adults attending: ___________________________________

Number of children under 18 attending: _________________________

Volunteers are always needed! Please contact Jaime at the Union Hall 602-956-9350, ext. 102

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Brotherhood offers a helping hand around the house

Letting others know there’s a support system

Members of Local 469 “have been a godsend to me,”

says 64-year-old Gail Kennedy. Gail’s husband, Jim Kennedy, a Local 469 plumber of 20 years, passed away in March 2013. She found herself a widow who didn’t know what to do. It was less than a year after her husband passed that she needed assistance. Her kitchen sink sprayer broke, along with some of the toilets in her house and sprinklers in the backyard. “They stepped up and helped me out without a hesitation,” says Gail. She emphasizes that she’s experienced the

actions of what the “brotherhood” truly means. “They take care of each other and of each other’s families,” she says. She remembers how her husband loved being part of Local 469’s picnic committee, so she took over her husband’s place on the committee. “It’s the least I can do for how supportive they are to me,” says Gail. Gail says that without this type of support it would be tough to keep her house up.

“I’m getting too old to be crawling around on the ground to fix sprinkler systems, but I know with Local 469’s help, I will be just fine,” she says.

Jean Martin proudly says she was raised in a union home where her father was a Teamster.

She met Lester “Bud” Martin a Local 469 pipefitter/welder and was married to him for 61 years. Her three sons and one grandson also are 469 members. She tears up when she says how much the Local has always supported her family. “Before my husband died, he was on dialysis, and some of the union guys put a ramp at the house so he could get in and out in his wheelchair,” says Jean. The Local not only helps its members but also assists the family any way it can. About a year after Jean’s

husband passed away, her air conditioner started making weird noises. She called Scotty Cummings, a retired Local

469 member, to ask if he had any service recommendations. The Local not only bought her a new air conditioner but also replaced her old water heater. “This is a huge blessing because I see other women, at my church for example, that don’t have this type of support and they’re really struggling,” says Jean. She hopes the Local promotes the Widows Committee more. She says many people don’t know about it, but if they did, they would probably do more to support it and use the offered services.

Sahuaro Ranch Park9802 North 59th Avenue

(between Peoria & Dunlap)

Saturday, March 1, 2014 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FOOD • DRINKS • MUSIC • GAMES

Lester “Bud” and Jean Martin celebrate Father’s Day in 2004 at a family dinner.

Jim and Gail Kennedy attend their son’s wedding in April of 2012.

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AZ PIPE TRADES OUTDOORSMEN

Get ready for your next hunting trip

Ken Blevins bagged an elk with a muzzle-loading rifle.

A day in the outdoors fosters brotherhood among members of Local 469. The event was put on by Union Sportsmen’s Alliance.

Clint Langdon landed this silver salmon.

Abram Coate took this trophy during archery season.

Instructors Mark Keith and Doug Anderson netted these smallmouth bass on an off day during instructor training in Michigan.

Bob Coates poses with the bull elk he shot during an archery hunt in 2013. Rick Wieting, left, presents a $300 gift card to Daniel Innes, winner of the skeet shoot at the charity event. Also pictured is Harry Innes, grandson of Daniel Innes.


Jake Gauthier, son of Local 469 member Tony Gauthier, finished 2013 a champion – winning the 150cc open class in the AMX Arizona State Championship Series. He also finished second in the super-mini class.

The series consists of 17 motocross races at five tracks across Arizona. Jake, 15, also had several podium finishes in other series throughout the year. Jake races wearing number 469 and assures his father that 469 will be his number no matter where his race career takes him.

Jake Gauthier roars full-throttle to state championship

Rick Wieting (left), training director, and Mark Wieting (center) congratulate Stan “Renny” Cahoon, winner of the ball shoot and a $300 gift card at the Wieting Brothers Charity Quail Hunt. The event drew about 90 people and the money raised went to Hospice of the Valley. Brent Harvel shot this elk from 520 yards out during the 2013 season.

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Just Fore Fun!

Register by February 28 by contacting UA Local 469, 602-956-9350 or [email protected]

Arizona Pipe Trades 4695th Annual Golf Classic

Saturday, March 15, 2014McCormick Ranch Golf Club

7505 E. McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ

7:30 a.m. shotgun start • 6 a.m. registration

$100 individual/$400 foursome

Sponsorships: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000 and $15,000

• Free food • Amazing raffle prizes • Cash bar

NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW HUNTING, FISHING LICENSE RULES AND FEESThe Arizona Game and Fish introduced a new hunting and fishing license structure at the beginning of the year. The new system is designed to be simpler, says the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Before, there were more than 40 license and stamp options. There are now just six license options and a single migratory bird stamp.

License Privileges Resident Fee Nonresident Fee

Subject to hunting and fishing regulations

General Fishing Allows take of all fish species statewide, $37 $55 including at Community Fishing waters.

General Hunting Allows take of small game, fur-bearing animals, $37 Not available - see Combination predatory animals, certain nongame animals, Hunt and Fish License below. and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.

Combination Hunt Allows take of all fish species statewide $57 $160 and Fish (including at Community Fishing waters), small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, certain nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid tag or stamp is required for the take of big game animals and migratory game birds.

Youth Combination Allows take of all fish species statewide $5 $5 Hunt and Fish (including at Community Fishing waters), (ages 10-17) small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, certain nongame animals, and migratory and upland game birds. A valid tag is required for the take of big game animals.

Short-Term Allows take of all fish species statewide $15/day $20/day Combination (including at Community Fishing waters), Hunt and Fish small game, fur-bearing animals, predatory animals, certain nongame animals, and upland game birds. A valid stamp is required for the take of migratory game birds. Not valid for the take of big game animals.

Community Fishing Allows take of all fish species at Community $24 $24 Fishing waters.

Migratory Allows take of band-tailed pigeons, moorhen, $5 $5 Bird Stamp coots, doves, ducks, geese, snipe and swans. Valid July 1 through June 30. This stamp is included with the Youth Combo Hunt/Fish license.


It seems like at least once or twice a month I hear that someone might have been overpaid

or wasn’t getting the correct deductions withheld from their check. We all work hard for our wages, so take time each week to ensure the amounts on your paycheck stub are correct. Make sure that not only the wages are correct, but also the appropriate amount in taxes and benefits are being withheld. If you notice that something is

not right, please let your supervisor know right away. They should notify the payroll department about the mistake and have it corrected before the error accumulates to an excessive amount. We all know that if something is short on an employee’s check, we are quick to correct it. We should hold the same practice if the contractor is overpaying one of us, or if an item is not correct on our deductions.

TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT YOUR PAYCHECK STUBby Rick Hudson

YOUR MONEY: Renting your place? Don’t overlook insurance for what’s insideEveryone living in an apartment or rental

house has furniture, electronics, clothing and other valuables vulnerable to burglary, fire or flood. But not many have insurance to protect themselves from such a loss. Homeowners typically have a mortgage and that means the bank requires them to have homeowners insurance to protect the lender’s collateral. But homeowner’s insurance, in addition to rebuilding a house damaged by fire, also protects the stuff inside the house. Renters don’t have such automatic protection. Less than a third of renters buy renter’s insurance, according to a survey by the Insurance Information Institute. And guess what? If somebody steals your flat-screen TV, your landlord isn’t buying you a new one. Renter’s insurance, like homeowner’s insurance, covers your belongings against losses from fire or smoke, lightning, vandalism, theft and other strokes of bad luck. Renter’s insurance also includes liability coverage and covers your responsibility to other people injured at your home or elsewhere, whether by you, a family

member or your pet. The liability coverage is one reason some landlords require you buy renter’s insurance as a condition of the lease. Renter’s insurance may also pay your hotel bills and other additional living expenses if you can’t live in your home because of a fire or other covered mishap. Renter’s insurance is fairly inexpensive. The average renter’s insurance policy costs about $15 a month, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. But, depending on the deductible, liability coverage and other factors you may spend as much as $300 a year. If that cost seems too much, have you added up how much it would cost to replace all the stuff in your apartment? A web site of the Insurance Information Institute – www.knowyourstuff.org – will guide you through a room-by-room inventory of your apartment or rental home. But it’s pretty easy to tick off big ticket items while sitting on your couch ($800) watching a Blu-Ray ($100 for the player) on your flat-screen HDTV ($600) and updating your Facebook status on your laptop ($750).

You need to know the score to win credit game

You may think your credit rating matters only when you’re about to buy a house.

You’re wrong. Your credit rating is important even if you’re not shopping for a mortgage or automobile loan. A bad credit rating may keep you from being able to rent a decent apartment. If you have a bad credit rating, not only will you pay a higher interest rate on your auto loan – if you can get one – you also will pay more for auto insurance. A credit score of 760 or higher will get you the best rates. A score below 620 means you may not get anyone to loan you money. A recent study on credit scores commissioned by insuranceQuotes.com found that drivers with poor credit pay 91 percent more for car insurance than drivers with excellent scores. Even drivers with okay credit pay 24 percent more than drivers with excellent credit. Your credit rating is scored by a company called Fair, Isaac and Company and given a number between 300 and 850. The higher the number – called a FICO score – the better. How do they determine your FICO score? The factors include:• Payment history is the biggest chunk of the

score – about 35 percent. Late payments seriously ding your score.

• How much you owe makes up about 30 percent of the score. What is your total debt? What is the balance compared to the available credit? Someone who owes $300 on a credit card with $3,000 credit limit will score higher than someone who owes $2,000 on the same card.

• Credit history – how long have you been making credit payments of some kind – is about 15 percent of your FICO score.

• New credit is about 10 percent of the score. If you apply for several loans or credit cards, your score will drop for a time.

• Other makes up the remaining 10 percent. That includes things like your mix of debt – credit cards, auto loans and mortgage.

A good credit rating can save you money on home mortgages, automobile loans and other loans. In some cases, the difference can be substantial. If you apply for a 60-month new car loan of $25,000, this is what you can expect to pay each month, depending on your FICO score.

FICO score Interest rate Monthly payment760-850 3.872% $459700-759 5.466% $477680-699 7.346% $499660-679 11.107% $545640-659 16.367% $613620-639 19.02% $649

Source: MyFICO.com


Wayne Bush Aug. 19, 1959 Nov. 8, 2013

Stanley W. Chase III Sept. 17, 1983 Dec. 8, 2013

Jesse Chatterton May 19, 2006 Nov. 25, 2013

John J. Fitzgerald, Sr. Sept. 20, 1997 Oct. 18, 2013

Robert Funk March 7, 2012 Sept. 28, 2013

Gilbert Galvan Oct. 3, 1958 Jan. 2, 2014

Carl Heiberg Sept. 17, 1977 Sept. 25, 2013

Arthur Misuraca Nov. 9, 1967 Dec. 16, 2013

Dennis M. Murphy July 19, 1967 Nov. 13, 2013

James Rose, Jr. March 15, 1980 Jan. 7, 2014

Boyd C. Vaughn March 26, 1941 Oct. 14, 2013

Name Initiated Passed Away Name Initiated Passed Away

IN MEMORIAMLocal 469 honors the following recently departed members:

Richard Aguayo Sept. 6

Mike P. Aldaco Oct. 2

Thomas M. Anderson Sept. 21

Samuel W. Arrowood Sept. 21

John C. Barron II Oct. 23

Cynthia M. Beasley Oct. 18

Jason R. Becklund Sept. 21

Joshua J. Bedford Nov. 15

Steven R. Berardi Nov. 15

Iverson A. Bokich Sept. 25

Jonathan B. Breese Oct. 18

Beau C. Browder Nov. 15

Joseph W. Cadieux Oct. 2

Jensen C. Caldwell Sept. 21

Dale N. Chapman Oct. 3

Brock M. Charles Nov. 15

Omar F. Chaudhry Nov. 15

Aaron B. Clayborn Sept. 21

Dwayne J. Cooke-Flores Dec. 21

Ruben Cruz Oct. 21

Cody C. Curtis Sept. 21

Troy E. Davis Oct. 18

Danny D. Deese Oct. 18

Dominique T. Draper Sept. 21

Craig Eckwood Sept. 21

Jacob A. Edwards Aug. 20

Michael D. Eppard Nov. 15

Shane T. Fitzpatrick Oct. 18

Aaron M. Folts Oct. 1

Daniel A. Friedel Oct. 18

Paul Froechte Sept. 5

Hubert K. Gajda Sept. 30

Richard Gallegos Dec. 21

Christopher J. Genet Sept. 6

Gilberto B. Gillis Sept. 21

Gilbert J. Gillis, Jr. Sept. 21

Eric M. Ginter Nov. 15

Johnathan D. Griffith Oct. 18

Marco A. Guzman Dec. 21

Kasey K. Hansen Sept. 21

Chad T. Hargrave Sept. 17

Paul R. Hatch Sept. 21

Kelly Henry Sept. 21

Lenroy (Wendell) Hercules Sept. 19

Ryan J. Holm Sept. 21

Joe R. Hotchkiss Sept. 24

Kyle T. Jackson Aug. 20

Preston L. Jackson Nov. 15

Ryan B. James Sept. 21

John C. Jensen Sept. 21

Brandon W. Juwig Oct. 18

Jose L. Lara Nov. 21

James T. Lilii Sept. 21

Marcos J. Lopez Nov. 15

Jonathan D. MacInnis Dec. 21

Robert S. Markel Nov. 15

Jeff E. Markind Nov. 8

Marcoantonio I. Martinez Sept. 21

William B. McCain Nov. 15

Aaron Q. McDowell Sept. 21

David M. McFarland Nov. 15

Caleb J. Meeker Sept. 21

Ereason M. Morrison Sept. 30

Mario H. Muro, Jr Oct. 8

Jared G. Nez Dec. 21

Loren T. Nez Nov. 15

Titus M. Nez Dec. 21

Wesley Noel Dec. 4

Vinny Olea Dec. 21

Mark Olivas Oct.30

Preston L. Paddock Sept. 21

Chris S. Paradis Oct. 18

Stephen J. Paradis Oct. 18

Scott L. Pettit Sept. 21

Bryan J. Phillips Sept. 21

Arturo G. Plath Sept. 21

Jonathan L. Pringle Oct. 18

Salomon A. Quijada Nov. 15

David G. Ramos Oct. 4

Derik A. Reade Sept. 21

Virgil Reeves IV Oct. 18

Albert E. Rodriguez Nov. 15

Christian (Matt) M. Rossi Sept. 6

Barnaby E. Sahagun Dec. 21

Jeremaine G. Sandil Sept. 21

Carlos A. Saucedo Oct. 18

Donald W. Schaal Dec. 9

James A. Schilt Sept. 18

Austin W. Schneider Sept. 21

Kaloda Sellers Dec. 21

George C. Sierra Sept. 11

Kevin R. Silva Sept. 21

Andrew Solorzano Sept. 21

Nicholas V. Sortor Oct. 18

Mark A. Stahlecker Sept. 21

Miles R. Stavely Nov. 15

Christopher A. Stirgwolt Nov. 15

Levi Sutton Dec. 10

Peletisala Teofilo, Jr. Dec. 21

Andre J. Tom Nov. 1

Ian D. Tucker Oct. 18

Andrew M. Tuisamatatele Nov. 15

Willfist Tyrell Oct. 30

Adrian M. Valdez Nov. 15

Mark S. Vaughn Oct. 18

Michael B. Weiss Dec. 27

Peter N. Wendt Nov. 15

James C. Wheelock Oct. 18

Cory R. Willoughby Nov. 15

Newt Wilson Dec. 30

Steven A. Wolfe Nov. 21

Richard Zavala Oct. 18

Name Initiation Date Name Initiation Date Name Initiation Date

MEMBER NEWS AND UPDATESCongratulations and welcome to our new members!

We mourn the passing of Brother Jim Rose. Jim passed away on the

evening of Jan. 6. Brother Rose has been an important part of UA Local 469 for many years, having been initiated into the UA in 1980, and serving as a long-time member of the negotiating committee and a trustee for the Arizona Pipe Trades Health and Welfare Trust Fund. Jim was a second generation UA member. Jim was married to his wife, Francine, who herself has a lifetime long background with UA Local 469. Their love for each other was obvious. Francine is the daughter of a 469 member. Her direct involvement with Local 469 goes back to the building of the power house in Joseph City, Ariz., when she worked for the contractor on the job. That was the first interaction she had with many of the Local 469 members who regularly interfaced with her in her timekeeping role. Many of our members still remember Fran as a joy to work with because she too cared about the membership. Jim was the driving force for the increase in the health retirement account contribution during the last negotiations. Everyone involved in the negotiations respected Jim’s position and input, especially on the HRA issue. While you might not think of that as important to you today, I assure you that when you reach retirement age

and you have money in your HRA to pay for your medical insurance, or other medical expenses that you have incurred, you will. Please remember Jim when you have that HRA money to spend rather than having to dip into your pension money for medical expenses in your golden years. The office staff and your elected officers will miss Jim’s smile and his dedication to protecting the membership of Local 469. Those of you who attend our annual picnic will miss Jim’s smile when you participate in the horseshoe contest. Please think of him and be sure to smile back. He will be watching.

THE PASSING OF JIM ROSE

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and CanadaLocal #4693109 North 24th StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85016-7399

NonprofitU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDPermit #3053Phoenix, AZ

Union MeetingsFriday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m.Saturday, March 15 at 9 a.m.Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m.Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m.

Retirees’ MeetingsTuesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.Tuesday, March 11 at 10 a.m.Tuesday, April 8 at 10 a.m.Tuesday, May 13 at 10 a.m.

Special EventsSaturday, March 1 – Local 469 Annual Picnic, Sahuaro Ranch Park, GlendaleSaturday, March 15 – Golf Tournament, McCormick Ranch Golf Club, ScottsdaleThursday, April 3 – Lunch on the Lawn, Arizona State Capitol, PhoenixSaturday, April 5 – Fishing Tournament, Roosevelt Lake, Windy Hill Recreation Site

*Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the AZ Pipe Trades 469 Hall, 3109 N. 24th St. Phoenix.

2014 Upcoming EvEnts

INFORMATION CHANGE FORMIf you have changed your address, phone number or area code, use this form to send the information to Fringe Benefit Services immediately. Completely fill the form out, sign on the signature line and mail to:

Fringe Benefit Services • 7010 North Broadway, Suite 106 • Denver, CO 80221

Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Social Security # _____________________________________________ New Phone # ____________________________________

Former Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________

New Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________________

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