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Hello Local 378 Members. Who would of ever thought that when we started this year we would be faced with a global pandemic and how this would change the way we live and the way we do business now and for our future. Now, here we are with over two months of shelter in home ordinances, job stoppages, jobsite restrictions and shortages of masks and gloves, antibacterial gel, disinfectant & toilet paper! Who could have ever seen that one coming? None the less, here we are trying to push forward together and resume our lives and provide for our families in a work environment that has changed drastically and will take some time to develop and maintain a safe procedure for all workers to follow and to be as safe as possible, by not transmitting any viruses, diseases or germs to our families or coworkers.

As Iron Workers, we have experienced work in refineries, labs or chemical plants and are no strangers at keeping contaminants from entering into our homes, but when dealing with Covid-19 or other viruses or germs, we are going to have to be on a much more stringent plan at keeping our families safe from outside contaminants or germs that can make them ill, or hospitalized or God forbid, fatally ill.

We are going to have to be extra diligent of our awareness of what or whom we come in contact with in order to keep the people around us safe and well. It will have to become common practice that if you or a member of your family is sick or not feeling well you should stay home and ensure that you will not be passing whatever it may be on to your co-workers or people you may come into contact with through the course of the day.

Let’s face it, nobody likes being sick or passing it on to someone else, this isn’t something you plan on, but it does happen and if we are conscience of our surroundings and avoid situations that potentially spread germs or viruses we are going to be heathier for the extra effort.

We are entering into a new work environment, where contractors and project developers will be demanding that we use all sorts of protective equipment, that we would not normally use to perform our work. Some of you are probably already experiencing much more demanding safety precautions on your projects. We will have to be ready for whatever it takes to adhere to new safety protocol on upcoming projects. There is no doubt in my mind that safety is going to get even tighter as time goes on.

We are the iron working professionals and we are the people that will be able to show the GC’s and developers that we will be able to perform our work in the safest manner possible by not putting people at risk of getting injured or by transmitting germs or viruses. This is our opportunity to introduce our safety ideas that are effective and will not be an obstacle for us to perform our tasks. If you have ideas about safety equipment that works for you, don’t keep it to yourself, show your partner or foreman your ideas or suggestions and let’s get the things that work for us.

Work safe and keep yourself and your families safe and well during these trying times. Always fighting for you & your union,

Jeff McEuen

BUSINESS MANAGERS REPORT

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BUSINESS MANAGERSREPORTP.1

BUSINESS AGENTSREPORTSP.2 - 4

POLITICAL COORDINATOR/ORGANIZER’S REPORTP.5

2020 IPALP.6

TRIBUTESP.7

APPRENTICSHIP AND TRAING INFOP.8

RETIREES CORNER AND IMPORTANT UPDATESP.9

Greetings Brothers and Sisters!

To say that our lives have changed since the last

distribution of the Local Line would be an

understatement. The world has had to learn how to work

in a whole new way. They had to learn to be strong,

determined, innovative and most of all

safe during this pandemic in ways that are new to most

people. We are the lucky ones because as Ironworkers,

we have ALWAYS been these things: strong, determined,

innovative and safe.

While many have wondered how to get through this, we

Ironworkers have simply stayed true to the practices we

have always known and excelled in. I know it has been

difficult, tense, frustrating and stressful but we will move

forward and continue to grow from this experience. I

know there may be some of you who have been directly

affected and personally know someone who had this

virus or was lost to it. To you, I offer my most sincere

condolences and I encourage you to honor them by

continuing to work hard and stay strong like the

Ironworkers we are.

Jobs are returning and there will continue to be growth.

It slowed to an almost screeching halt, but jobs will be

more and more available and our men and women in

the Ironworkers will be there ready to build, secure and

strengthen the structures all while remaining safe.

It is important for the Ironworkers

to continue demonstrating the

highest level of safety every day,

on every job. This will insure more

work for our future. This is what we

do, what we have always done.

We work, we build, and most

importantly we stay safe. I’d like

to welcome KSM Structural Steel,

our newest signatory contractor.

We look forward to working

together on future projects.

Remember to always pay your

dues, attend your Union meetings

and practice (even more) safe

working practices. I’ll see you on

the jobsites.


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PRESIDENT / BUSINESS AGENT'S REPORTJason Gallia

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IRON WORKERS 378IRONWORKERS.ORG

Greetings Brothers and Sisters!

To say that our lives have changed since the last

distribution of the Local Line would be an

understatement. The world has had to learn how to work

in a whole new way. They had to learn to be strong,

determined, innovative and most of all

safe during this pandemic in ways that are new to most

people. We are the lucky ones because as Ironworkers,

we have ALWAYS been these things: strong, determined,

innovative and safe.

While many have wondered how to get through this, we

Ironworkers have simply stayed true to the practices we

have always known and excelled in. I know it has been

difficult, tense, frustrating and stressful but we will move

forward and continue to grow from this experience. I

know there may be some of you who have been directly

affected and personally know someone who had this

virus or was lost to it. To you, I offer my most sincere

condolences and I encourage you to honor them by

continuing to work hard and stay strong like the

Ironworkers we are.

Jobs are returning and there will continue to be growth.

It slowed to an almost screeching halt, but jobs will be

more and more available and our men and women in

the Ironworkers will be there ready to build, secure and

strengthen the structures all while remaining safe.

It is important for the Ironworkers

to continue demonstrating the

highest level of safety every day,

on every job. This will insure more

work for our future. This is what we

do, what we have always done.

We work, we build, and most

importantly we stay safe. I’d like

to welcome KSM Structural Steel,

our newest signatory contractor.

We look forward to working

together on future projects.

Remember to always pay your

dues, attend your Union meetings

and practice (even more) safe

working practices. I’ll see you on

the jobsites.



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PRESIDENT / BUSINESS AGENT'S REPORTJason Gallia

Brothers and Sisters,

Who could have guessed a few months ago, that anything like a pandemic could happen

in the United States? While I am sure there is plenty of blame to go around for our current

situation, finger pointing a disunity will not help us get back to work and play like we once

knew.

The Building Trades Councils in the Bay Area and around the state, with input from their

affiliated locals, county health professionals and others, have drafted a protocol for

employers and employees to follow. This protocol is being submitted to the Boards of

Supervisors and Health Departments in the hope that it will be accepted and implemented

to get us back to work. Hopefully as you are reading this, some or all of this protocol has

been implemented and all of us are back to work already. What I have seen is quite lengthy

and detailed. It is also quite strict. Let me be blunt. Our job sites are going to be different.

What we do and how we behave at work will be different. How we conduct our lives in

general will be different.

If this protocol is accepted and some sort of work can resume, every worker will need to

accept the new rules. We will all need to follow them to the letter. If we do not the result will

be no work. This is our time to showcase our training and professionalism. The concept of

wearing PPE, donning, and doffing protective equipment, and following rules and

regulations is not something new for us. We have been doing it for years. We say we are

better than our competition, and we are. Now we must lead by example. Make no mistake.

There will be many people watching and monitoring how this goes, assuming the protocol is

accepted, and work can resume. This is not the time to take our foot off the gas. We will

need to be extra vigilant in thinking of ways to keep ourselves and our co-workers and by

extension- their families safe.

There is work that needs to be completed and preparations are being made for projects that

are planned. Obviously, no one can predict how the work will roll out. Will it come back like

flipping a light switch? Or will it come back slowly and methodically? My guess is the later.

Either way it happens, the virus will still be here and will still be just as deadly. Our number ONE

concern is for yours and your family’s safety.

There are many communities that are offering testing at no cost. Right now, most are for

those that have symptoms or have been exposed to others that are confirmed to have

contracted the virus. Hopefully by the time this article reaches you, there are enough test kits

available for everyone to be tested and we can have a better understanding of those who

are asymptomatic, unknowingly spreading the virus. I would encourage everyone be tested

as soon as its available for peace of mind and spirit.

Be well and stay safe.

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Jason Lindsey

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Greetings brothers and sisters. I hope this issue of the Local Line finds you all healthy and

safe. Hopefully, you are all practicing your social distancing.

Last year at this time, work was going like gang busters. We had boomers here from all over

the country helping out. Today, well let’s just say there is a tremendous amount of potential,

or eventual work. It just isn’t being done at the moment. Thanks to this COVID19 virus.

When work does get back on track, I think there will be many new guidelines we will be

working under. Hopefully, this means cleaner/safer job sites. Just like when companies

started pushing fall protection for the workers, these new safety rules will be something we

have to get used to. I recently had a conversation with Assemblyman Bill Quirk. He has

been working very closely with all the Bay Area counties health officers to establish safe

working rules for all construction sites. Not just a select few. If his work is successful, we will

have all the job sites back online by some point in May 2020.

We are still working on our active campaigns in the area. We are also starting another

campaign against a big non-union company. We will reach out to the workers as best we

can, see what their issues are and do our best to bring these workers and the company into

the union.

We have some new and exciting tools for our campaigns being provided by the Iron

Workers International. It will make information gathering/sharing all real time and

instantaneous, so all organizers have the correct and current information.

In closing, I hope you all stay safe and healthy. I know this is a new way of doing things, but if

it helps keep us healthy, I am in favor of it.

Best regards,



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Ken Miller


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Greetings brothers and sisters. I hope this issue of the Local Line finds you all healthy and

safe. Hopefully, you are all practicing your social distancing.

Last year at this time, work was going like gang busters. We had boomers here from all over

the country helping out. Today, well let’s just say there is a tremendous amount of potential,

or eventual work. It just isn’t being done at the moment. Thanks to this COVID19 virus.

When work does get back on track, I think there will be many new guidelines we will be

working under. Hopefully, this means cleaner/safer job sites. Just like when companies

started pushing fall protection for the workers, these new safety rules will be something we

have to get used to. I recently had a conversation with Assemblyman Bill Quirk. He has

been working very closely with all the Bay Area counties health officers to establish safe

working rules for all construction sites. Not just a select few. If his work is successful, we will

have all the job sites back online by some point in May 2020.

We are still working on our active campaigns in the area. We are also starting another

campaign against a big non-union company. We will reach out to the workers as best we

can, see what their issues are and do our best to bring these workers and the company into

the union.

We have some new and exciting tools for our campaigns being provided by the Iron

Workers International. It will make information gathering/sharing all real time and

instantaneous, so all organizers have the correct and current information.

In closing, I hope you all stay safe and healthy. I know this is a new way of doing things, but if

it helps keep us healthy, I am in favor of it.

Best regards,



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Ken Miller

I hope that all of you are safe and well. Over the coming months, we face a formidable task-

fighting for union Iron Workers’ jobs while preparing for both an economic crisis and an

election that will help determine the future of American democracy. For these purposes, we

have assembled the Iron Force, a special group of members that focus on fighting for the

political and organizing goals of this Local. We ask members to consider joining. This group of

Local 378 members will help us in our efforts to elect pro-labor majorities to government, assist

in organizing campaigns, and work for passing pro-Iron Worker policies such as Project Labor

Agreements and apprenticeship standards across the region.

In the Primary Election, we expanded volunteering and fought to elect pro-labor candidates

and ballot measures in competitive races. At this time, we are advocating for protecting

worker safety and supporting a pro-labor recovery across this region. As communities look to

move forward from this crisis, we will be on the frontlines pushing for pro-union policies and

jobs while protecting those values in the November election.

In difficult times, it is easy to retreat and defend what we have. While it may seem like a

good strategy to ride out a bad situation, it takes precious time to rebuild and advance the

union cause when circumstances improve. If we are to defy decades of anti-union politics

and business, then we must go on the offensive, harnessing the full strength of our members

to fight for existing work, opportunities in the recovery following the pandemic, and to re-

shape local and regional politics to the benefit of working people.

The world is an increasingly complex and interconnected place, where business is more

mobile than ever. We face both a political and an economic crisis. In some crises, the anti-

union forces win. In others, when the labor movement relied on true people power, it

overcame and transformed American society for the better. If we work together, both

among the membership and with community allies, we can go on the offensive right now to

fight for a pro-worker recovery and future.

In solidarity,

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2020 IPAL Iron Workers Political Action League President's Club

Daniel Bello

Patrick “PD” Davidson

Anthony Doria

Richard Foltz

Jason Gallia

Steven Grogan

Iron Workers Retiree’s Association #378

Harry Ted Johnson

Rodney Johnson

Jason Lindsey

Robert Lux


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The Iron Workers Political Action League (IPAL) serves the Iron Worker membership by raising

funds to be used in efforts to elect pro-union and pro-worker candidates to public office. The

objective of IPAL is to increase the political and legislative influence of the Iron Workers. The

success of electing these candidates greatly depends on your contributions.

To excel in the 21st century, the Iron Workers must continue to build political power by increasing

membership, raising funds via the IPAL contribution and becoming politically active. Anti-union

politics must be recognized as a serious threat, but by building power amongst ourselves we can

accomplish to supersede this critical challenge.

As a member of this union, consider how your contribution can significantly impact IPAL and help

achieve the goals at hand. By contributing $200 annually, you are participating in attaining

much for our union and solidifying our presence in the political arena. You have the opportunity

to take a stance and make a difference for your benefit as well as that of your brother and sister

Iron Workers.

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019, IPAL CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE MADE BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD ONLY! You

may make this contribution in person at the Union Hall or contact our office at 707-746-6100. Your

name will be posted on our website and newsletter as a tribute to thank you for your

contribution.

Jeff McEuen

Joe Medina

Ken Miller

Richard Patterson

James K. Pruett

Thomas R. Pruett

Emilio Rivera

Larry Rostron

Larry Wheeler

Johnny Zampa

Richard E. Zampa


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Esther Satele AmbroseDaniel Bello

Patrick “PD” DavidsonAnthony DoriaRichard FoltzJason Gallia

Steven GroganIron Workers Retiree’s Association #378

Harry Ted JohnsonRodney Johnson

Jason Lindsey

Robert LuxJeff McEuenJoe Medina

Ken MillerRichard Patterson

James K. PruettThomas R. Pruett

Emilio RiveraLarry RostronLarry Wheeler

Johnny ZampaRichard E. Zampa

In loving memory, we mourn Bob Chalvay McEuen who was

born in Cartwright, Oklahoma on January 15th, 1942 to the late

Oscar and Josie McEuen. He passed away at the age of 78 on

April 6th, 2020. He was in the United States' Army from 1959 -1961.

He worked as an iron worker for the Local 378 from 1963-1997.

He enjoyed gardening, making jewelry, photography, his old

Mercedes Benz, target shooting, and reloading. Preceding him in

death are his parents Oscar and Josie McEuen, his brothers, Don

and Jim McEuen, his sister, Evelina Reagan, and his

granddaughter, Olivia McEuen. He is survived by his longtime

partner, Eva Beising and her family, his ex-wife, Norma Amey, his

brothers, Clyde and Rene McEuen, his sons, Robert, David and

Kenny McEuen, his grandchildren, Ricky Honeycutt, Caitlynn

White, and Lucas McEuen, and his great grandchild, Abigail

Honeycutt. He will be laid to rest alongside his mother at Alta

Vista Cemetery in Pacheco, CA.

Brother Ronald Farquhar, Member No. 701410 passed away on

April 1, 2020 at the age of 77. He joined the Iron Workers in

1964 starting with Local 408 and finally making Local 378 his

home in 1995.

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Louis Horn, Member No. 862996 passed away on March 16,

2019 at the age of 71. Brother Horn joined the Iron Workers in

1971 and retired in 2002. He was proud to be a member of

this local union.


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Welder Continuity Logs, Welding Certification updates can be maintained by

contacting the Training Center to make an appointment with the CWI on staff.

Online classes are being conducted to assist Apprentices to advance. We are

first focusing on our 8th period Apprentices (History of Ironworkers, Foreman

and the classroom review for the Qualified Rigger) and our 1st period

Apprentices (Orientation). The hands-on skills training and testing will be

scheduled after the Ironworker completes the online, classroom training.

Please make every effort to attend the courses you are assigned to so you will

be eligible for the pay advancement in September!

Many Apprenticeship Manuals and Workbooks are now available in electronic

format. Many hard copies of Manuals and Workbooks will soon be phased out

in the coming semesters. The use of electronic format will be an advantage to

Apprentices by:

Newest / Updated versions of materials will be available.

Allow an Apprentice the opportunity to access information, in

advance of their assigned courses.

Protocol for Social Distancing at the Training Center is a work in progress and

the guidelines are often changing. The Training Center staff have been issued

PPE.

The Applicants, Apprentices and Journeymen are asked to follow the protocol

to maintain safety. When the Shelter Mandate is lifted, the Apprentices will be

re-scheduled for daytime classes and Instructors will be hired to conduct the

training.

The September pay advancements are being reviewed for Apprentices. A

minimum of 700 work hours is needed each semester for a pay advancement.

To become a Journeymen, a minimum of 5,600 hours is required.

Reminder to all Journeymen on the jobsites - continue to train our Apprentices.

You have the knowledge, skill and experience so please, pass it on!

Info and procedures being implemented at the Training Centers:

1.

2.

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING INFO


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Welder Continuity Logs, Welding Certification updates can be maintained by

contacting the Training Center to make an appointment with the CWI on staff.

Online classes are being conducted to assist Apprentices to advance. We are

first focusing on our 8th period Apprentices (History of Ironworkers, Foreman

and the classroom review for the Qualified Rigger) and our 1st period

Apprentices (Orientation). The hands-on skills training and testing will be

scheduled after the Ironworker completes the online, classroom training.

Please make every effort to attend the courses you are assigned to so you will

be eligible for the pay advancement in September!

Many Apprenticeship Manuals and Workbooks are now available in electronic

format. Many hard copies of Manuals and Workbooks will soon be phased out

in the coming semesters. The use of electronic format will be an advantage to

Apprentices by:

Newest / Updated versions of materials will be available.

Allow an Apprentice the opportunity to access information, in

advance of their assigned courses.

Protocol for Social Distancing at the Training Center is a work in progress and

the guidelines are often changing. The Training Center staff have been issued

PPE.

The Applicants, Apprentices and Journeymen are asked to follow the protocol

to maintain safety. When the Shelter Mandate is lifted, the Apprentices will be

re-scheduled for daytime classes and Instructors will be hired to conduct the

training.

The September pay advancements are being reviewed for Apprentices. A

minimum of 700 work hours is needed each semester for a pay advancement.

To become a Journeymen, a minimum of 5,600 hours is required.

Reminder to all Journeymen on the jobsites - continue to train our Apprentices.

You have the knowledge, skill and experience so please, pass it on!

Info and procedures being implemented at the Training Centers:

1.

2.

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING INFODear Brother and Sister Iron Workers,

I’ll try and keep things light-hearted. I find it hard with this Coronavirus. This is the

strangest thing I’ve lived through and I’m a baby boomer who had drills during the

Cold War. We used to hide under a desk when the alarm went off (like a desk would

protect you from a nuke attack). I have never seen the whole world shut down

before. I hope work doesn’t slow down too much.

Whoever thought you could walk into a bank with a mask and bandana covering

your face and no one would panic.

Whoever thought stealing truck loads of toilet paper would make the news.

Wash your hands and try not to touch your face. Hopefully, this will be over soon. Be

safe out there. Looks like the next retiree’s meeting might be off. If things open up,

we will see. Doesn’t look good though.

Prayers and good thoughts to everyone.

RETIREES CORNER

ROLL CALL WILL RESUME ON WEDNESDAY,

JUNE 3, 2020, 7:00 am – 9:30 am.

The PIN CEREMONY scheduled August 8,

2020 has been canceled and will be

rescheduled in 2021.

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