Boilermakers Local 92
2260 S Riverside Av
Bloomington, CA 92316
909-877-9382 Phone
909-877-8318 Fax
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July 2010
I’m hoping everyone had a safe Independence Day weekend. I think we can all appreciate the greatness of
America, and realize we live in the best country in the world. We are not without our problems, but I can’t
think of any place I would rather live. I’m hoping that each of you took the opportunity to voice your opinion
during the California primary elections. Meg Whitman is attacking Unions and trying to blame them for the
mess in which we find our state. I know we are all aware of how we managed to get here. We have an
enormous battle ahead of us, and we need to pull together to change the current political direction, and
help get California back on track.
I’m proud to announce that Local 92 is doing its’ part to promote and maintain safe working conditions on our
job sites. Nationally, the Boilermakers lost-time injury rate is 0.39 per 200,000 man hours. This is their
lowest rate ever. Keep working safe!
California Public Works construction is up 7.4%, and construction in the private sector is up 4.5%. These
numbers indicate that California’s economy is on the upswing. Local 92 has18-20 PLA’s that are just waiting
for funding so they can move forward. Jerry Brown has promised that if he is elected governor that he will
allow permits for at least 70-80% of the projects. His election will directly benefit Local 92 Boilermakers. So,
as you can see, your participation and support, in the November election, will help determine the future for
you, and your family. A vote for Jerry Brown is not only a vote for labor, but a vote for jobs.
Local 92 was well represented in the latest edition of the Boilermaker Reporter. On page 18 there is an
article regarding LA/OC Building and Construction Trades organizing a labor rally at the Los Angeles City
Hall. Several Local 92 Boilermakers attended. The rally was reported on KTLA Channel 5 news. We
submitted a news article suggestion to the Boilermaker Reporter and they published a photo of our members
holding our banner on the steps of LA City Hall. The rally was to stress the importance of distribution of
federal stimulus money to begin projects that would put Boilermakers to work.
I cannot stress enough, the importance of your voting privilege. If you have not done so already, you may
register to vote on Local 92’s website. Our News Page has a tab that you may click on to register. You
must be registered at least 30 days before the election. If you have moved or relocated since the last time
you registered you must re-register with your most current address. Again, your livelihood will depend on
which candidate you chose. I suggest that you select labor friendly candidates. I will make a
recommendation in our September issue of Local 92’s Newsletter, as to which candidates our research
indicates will be beneficial to labor.
Fraternally,
Eddie Marquez
"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." Jonas Salk

ON-GOING WORK
- ARB – Riverside, Small crew
- Contractors Cargo – Small crews, various locations
- Dean’s Welding – Crew working on pipeline
- Shaw, SONGS - Small crew, dry cask storage
- Steel City, Las Vegas – Small crew
- Stone & Webster, Harry Allen / Las Vegas – Downsizing
UP-COMING WORK
- Anaheim Canyon Co-Gen – November
- Chevron, Nooter - No start date
- El Segundo, Cherney - October
- Grand Terrace Co-Gen - No start date
- vanpah, Solar & Palm Springs – May 2010
- Mission Edison – 5 peakers planned, no start date
- Copper Mountain, Boulder City - Postponed
- San Onofre - 75 Outage in September
- LADWP - Outage - November
- Additional plants to be built: Carlsbad, CPV Sentinel,
San Gabriel & MMC Chula Vista & Palmdale - No date
SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - SONGS
PHQ's are available for the September, 2010 outage. Pick one
up at Local 92's Dispatch Window, or view and print the
application from our websites News Page.
REMINDERS
The latest Western States Contract requires that, in order to be
dispatched, all Boilermakers must be Drug Tested, MOST
OSHA Safety Trained, and Respirator Fit. As of March 31, 2010,
MOST no longer pays for the Respirator Fit Test.
If Local 92 sends paperwork to you, please fill it out, and
return it as soon as you receive it.
OSHA SAFETY CLASS
An OSHA 10 class is scheduled for Aug 7. If you have not
attended this class within the last 5 years, it is
recommended that you take the class. Space is limited; the
class is filling quickly.
WELD SHOP
Come in to the weld shop to sharpen your skills. Oscar
Davila, our welding instructor, is in the weld shop full time.
Take advantage of his expertise, there is always something
new to learn in welding. Welders are always in demand,
especially tube welders. Do not accept a dispatch for a
welding job if you haven’t practiced recently. Brush up to
ensure that you can pass the test.
JOURNEYMEN
It is your responsibility to help train Apprentices. Teach them
the ins and outs of the trade; what unionism is about; the
importance of quality craftsmanship. Your future depends on
their skill and professionalism. If they're not the best, the
Boilermakers Union, as a whole, suffers.
APPRENTICES
Continue to send in your monthly reports. Stay current on
drug tests. You are expected to come to the weld shop to
practice, especially when you are between jobs. Raises are
contingent on completing a set of modules. You must be
certified in welding before you may graduate. Be sure that
Local 92 has your current address on file.
Next Meeting - Saturday, Sep 11, 2010, 10:00 am, at Local 92's hall.
Next Union Meeting: Saturday, September 11, 2010, 10:00 am

Current Events
Training: Rigging Class
Training: OSHA Safety - Aug 7, 2010 - 7:00am. Call the hall to sign up.
Harold Haines, brother of former Business Manager Lloyd Haines, passed
away, Sunday, July 20, 2010. Service information to be announced.
Email Address - Local 92 members may sign up to be on our official email address list.
Be the first to receive important information from Local 92. Send your email address to:
news@boilermakerslocal92.com
Western States Agreement - In order to be dispatched a member
MUST be drug tested, OSHA-10 trained and Respirator Fit.
Ed Marquez & Newton Jones, Boilermaker International President
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Boilermakers Fight Back Mobile Office
SONGS - San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Refueling Outage and Steam Generator Replacement are scheduled for October 10, 2010. PHQ's (Personal
History Questionnaires) must be received at the Stone and Webster New Hire Office no later than August 13, 2010.
Fill out the Short Form if have worked at the site and were favorably terminated in under 365 days.
Fill out the Long Form if you have never worked at the site, or were favorably terminated in more than 365 days.
View and print the LONG FORM. View and print the SHORT FORM. Instructions are included with each PHQ.
Mail the completed PHQ to the following address:
Stone & Webster Construction Inc.
14300 Mesa Road, San Clemente, CA 92672
Attn: Debbie Wilkey, Bldg. G48A
If you have questions, you may contact Boilermakers Local 92, at 909-877-9382
Ed Marquez, Boilermaker Fight Back Mobile Office LEAP Conference, Washington, DC, April 2010
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Holding Banner: John Koepp; Guillermo Villanes. Top Row L-R: Kipp Wikum; Santiago Ramirez; Ed Marquez, Bus Mgr L-92;
Stan Kelley; Robin Bewsee; Stephen Clenard; Octavio Morales. Front Row: Paul Gonzalez; Oscar Davila (speaker); Oney Pineda;
Mark Delrio; Jason Proctor; Jeff Neahr. Photographer: Mark Thomas
SERVICE AWARD
Felipe Garcia - 35 years
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
When you have time, please come to the shop; volunteer
to help Oscar keep it in shape for everyones benefit.