Author: Paul Black

Memorial Day is a Day for remembering those who died while serving our Country. When we think of their selflessness and heroism, we are reminded of words spoken by Jesus: “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

The life we enjoy today, the life that we take so much for granted, were bought for us by the sacrifices of those that died so that we could live. Brave men and women of all ages, who believed our values and freedoms were worth dying for. Their brave and unselfish sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

As you enjoy this Holiday weekend please take the time to remember the thousands who have died so that we might live. Say a prayer for those who have died and the families that were left behind, and a prayer for Peace and Protection for those that serve today and in the future.

IAM&AW

District Lodge 776

Fire up the grill for Memorial Day and all summer long! On Memorial Day, we remember the individuals who gave their lives defending our country and recognize the Veterans and Heroes who are in service today. We salute all of those courageous men and women who have defended our country so that we may enjoy the rights and privileges we have every day in the U.S. Programs like organized labor’s Helmets to Hardhats help connect men and women from the armed forces with building and construction careers.

Since Memorial Day is also the unofficial kickoff of summer, plenty of people will be firing up the grill and enjoying the warm weather. Remember to use union-made supplies on Memorial Day and all summer long.

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Effective July 1^st, 2017 each of you will receive a 2.5{fef63a7a1c45249003d27d2dd289562af919d51cd0652411048f8a441cb7ccda} General Wage Increase.

Anyone who has scheduled their retirement between now and December 31^st, 2017 may elect a lump sum payment of 2.5{fef63a7a1c45249003d27d2dd289562af919d51cd0652411048f8a441cb7ccda} of the employee’s gross hourly earnings for the period of  December 26, 2015 through December 23, 2016.

Gross hourly earnings include the employee’s regular working rate earnings plus overtime pay earnings, and other paid hours covered under the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Payments do not include payments in lieu of personal business leave or vacation.

If you wish to receive the lump sum payment in lieu of the general wage increase, you must pick up the election form from the payroll office and have the form completed and returned to the Payroll office no later than June 1^st, 2017.

 Full details can be found on-line in Article 3, Section 4-C of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In Solidarity,

Paul Black Jr.

President/Directing Business Representative