Western States Agreement - In order to be dispatched a member MUST
be drug tested, OSHA-10 trained and Respirator Fit.
be drug tested, OSHA-10 trained and Respirator Fit.
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Boilermakers Local 92
2260 S Riverside Av
Bloomington, CA 92316
909-877-9382
909-877-8318 Fax
Bloomington, CA 92316
909-877-9382
909-877-8318 Fax
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January 2012
From the Business Manager's Desk:
I wish all of you and your family a happy and prosperous New Year. Our work is about break, make
sure your MOST drug test is up to date and you can be reached at all times, after hours and
weekends included.
I have told many of you that there will be a lot of Supervision opportunities for those that put
forth the effort to being the best they can be at the Craft.
The Common Arc Testing in December was a great improvement compared to the last one we had
in 2008. Of the 123 weld tests that were given Local 92 achieved a 65.8% pass rate, we more than
doubled our combined pass rate achieved in 2008, but we still have room to improve on our
welding skills. The Contactor turnout was larger than expected which tells me that there is
growing interest in Local 92 and the jurisdiction we cover. Remember to always be ready and stay
sharp so you do not miss that weld test for a job that you and your family are counting on. If you
are a Welder and need to brush up on your skills, do it now before it is too late!!!
Great job and keep up the good work!!!
I would like to remind you that the San Diego Building Trades unanimously passed a resolution to
assess each member of each Craft $20.00 to head up a fight against the ABC their anti-PLA
initiatives in San Diego and Sacramento, they are helping to stop these initiatives that the ABC is
backing. We must stop their Union Busting lobbyist agenda and all-out assault on the working
class before it spreads across California. We cannot afford to let this happen to San Diego or
anywhere in California. At the November 12th Meeting we made a commitment as a Brotherhood
of Boilermakers to the San Diego Building Trades of $20.00 per member, Boilermakers man for
man are always the best at honoring our commitments and not letting any other craft pick up the
slack for us. If you have not given yet, Please do.
Thank you to those that have given and to those that have given more than the minimum, I look
forward to your continued support on this effort.
Fraternally, Mark
"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more." Jonas Salk
ON-GOING WORK
UP-COMING WORK
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.
The nearest clinic to Local 92, that can do both the drug test
and respirator fit test, is in San Bernardino. Some clinics do
not have equipment to perform the respirator fit test. Call
before you go to your clinic of choice.
If Local 92 sends paperwork to you, please fill it out, and
return it as soon as you receive it.
- ARB - El Centro – Small cogen – small crew,
winding down. - ARB- El Segundo- lay-donw yard
- PMI – El Segundo – Working on Water taks.
- Cherne – El Segundo
- Contractors Cargo – small crews at various
locations - Dean’s Welding – crew working on pipeline
- Ivanpah - Taking Tube welders
- Shaw - SONGS
- Kiewit - Haynes - Filter house
UP-COMING WORK
- Gemma – Palm Springs – 8 peakers – March 2012
- Mission Edison – 5 southland peakers planned, no
start date - Walnut – Kiewit – 5 peakers, first of 2012
- Additional plants to be built: Carlsbad, CPV Sentinel,
San Gabriel & MMC Chula Vista & Palmdale – Solar
Hybred – no start date, have PLA
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.
The nearest clinic to Local 92, that can do both the drug test
and respirator fit test, is in San Bernardino. Some clinics do
not have equipment to perform the respirator fit test. Call
before you go to your clinic of choice.
If Local 92 sends paperwork to you, please fill it out, and
return it as soon as you receive it.
WELD SHOP
We just concluded our best Common Arc ever, so that doesn't
mean it's time to take a break on
your skills. Come in and learn stainless or 6010 roots, make
yourself more valuable
Oscar wants to thank Jose, Memo, Uriel, David and Ruben for
helping to get the shop ready for Common Arc.
Notices
Remember that dues for Jan 2012 are still $41.05, they will
increase to $42.80 on February 1st Only a small portion of the
members have sent in their $20.00 anti-PLA contribution,
spread the word to everyone so we can strengthen our fight
against ABC
The next OSHA 30 will be held from January 20 thru Jan 23,
this will update your OSHA 10
The outage at San Onofre has started and only 45 of the
needed 80 people for the outage are Local 92 hands who
filled out a PHQ
APPRENTICES
Many of you are behind in turning in your monthly reports,
when working keep an extra one in your car at all times and
remember to bring one to work near the end of each month.
All of you are expected to be in the weld shop when you are not
working, you must be a certified welder by the time you
graduate. You are required to complete and turn into the hall
the tests that accompany your lesson books.
SICK & DISTRESSED
Joe Abeyta is recovering knee surgery
Trihn Ho suffering from back injury
IN MEMORIAM
Gary Gwinn passed away in December
Arton Richardson passed away Thursday morning from a
heart failure, details will be emailed out as soon as we
receive them
We just concluded our best Common Arc ever, so that doesn't
mean it's time to take a break on
your skills. Come in and learn stainless or 6010 roots, make
yourself more valuable
Oscar wants to thank Jose, Memo, Uriel, David and Ruben for
helping to get the shop ready for Common Arc.
Notices
Remember that dues for Jan 2012 are still $41.05, they will
increase to $42.80 on February 1st Only a small portion of the
members have sent in their $20.00 anti-PLA contribution,
spread the word to everyone so we can strengthen our fight
against ABC
The next OSHA 30 will be held from January 20 thru Jan 23,
this will update your OSHA 10
The outage at San Onofre has started and only 45 of the
needed 80 people for the outage are Local 92 hands who
filled out a PHQ
APPRENTICES
Many of you are behind in turning in your monthly reports,
when working keep an extra one in your car at all times and
remember to bring one to work near the end of each month.
All of you are expected to be in the weld shop when you are not
working, you must be a certified welder by the time you
graduate. You are required to complete and turn into the hall
the tests that accompany your lesson books.
SICK & DISTRESSED
Joe Abeyta is recovering knee surgery
Trihn Ho suffering from back injury
IN MEMORIAM
Gary Gwinn passed away in December
Arton Richardson passed away Thursday morning from a
heart failure, details will be emailed out as soon as we
receive them
Next Meeting – Saturday, March 10th, 10:00 a.m. at the Union Hall
Next Union Meeting: Saturday, January 14, 2011, 10:00 am
More News
Local 92 Newsletter: Nov 2009
Economic Policy Institute: How Unions Help all Workers
Boilermaker Reporter: Local 92 Earns Praise
Boilermaker Reporter: Chevron Job Injury Free
Boilermaker Reporter: Rosie the Riveters
Boilermaker Reporter: Western States Best Ever Agreement
Boilermaker Reporter: Turbosonic - Praises Local 92 For Scrubber Work
Boilermaker Reporter: Conoco Phillips - Local 92 Members Walk the Talk
California State Building and Construction Trades: Niland Groundbreaking
California Unions for Reliable Energy (CURE): Niland Groundbreaking
Los Angeles / Orange County Building Trades: Local 92 Shines
Local 92 Newsletter: Nov 2009
Economic Policy Institute: How Unions Help all Workers
Boilermaker Reporter: Local 92 Earns Praise
Boilermaker Reporter: Chevron Job Injury Free
Boilermaker Reporter: Rosie the Riveters
Boilermaker Reporter: Western States Best Ever Agreement
Boilermaker Reporter: Turbosonic - Praises Local 92 For Scrubber Work
Boilermaker Reporter: Conoco Phillips - Local 92 Members Walk the Talk
California State Building and Construction Trades: Niland Groundbreaking
California Unions for Reliable Energy (CURE): Niland Groundbreaking
Los Angeles / Orange County Building Trades: Local 92 Shines
Current Events
Training: OSHA 30 1/19/2012 -1/23/2012
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San Onofre nuclear Generating Station PHQ
SONGS Long form = more than 365 days since last red badge shall fill this form.
Songs short form = Less than 365 days since last red badge shall fill this form.
Training: OSHA 30 1/19/2012 -1/23/2012
Facebook: We have started our Facebook page. The OFFICIAL page has a photo of our
Local. Please click "Like" on our page to receive current Local 92 information.
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.
San Onofre nuclear Generating Station PHQ
SONGS Long form = more than 365 days since last red badge shall fill this form.
Songs short form = Less than 365 days since last red badge shall fill this form.
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
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
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
When you have time, please come to the shop; volunteer to
help Oscar keep it in shape for every ones benefit.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
When you have time, please come to the shop; volunteer to
help Oscar keep it in shape for every ones benefit.
$20 Dollars each.
$20 Dollars each.
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