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Regional Manager’s Report 2
President’s Report 2
From the Funds 3
Training Schedules & Union Participation 4 - 5
Local News 6 -7
Inside this Issue
Union Meeting Schedule Winter 2015-2016
Date Type Location Time
December 16, 2015 Quarterly Meeting 3247 Vickery Rd. Syracuse, NY 13212
All Meetings start at 6 PM
January 20, 2016 Regular Meeting 23 Market St Binghamton, NY 13905
February 17, 2016 Regular Meeting 3247 Vickery Rd. Syracuse, NY 13212
From left to right: Brother Brad Mierke, Brother Ron Cellamare Jr., & Brother Alex Farley
Local Carpenters Recognized for Excellence
Carpenters Local #277 had three members win awards. Brother Ron Cellamare Jr. again won the
award in the Interior Division for his work for Sherman Construction at the Griffiss International
Airport. The Exterior Division award was given to Brother Alex Farley for his work for Edward
Schalk and Son at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Last but not least, Brother Bradley Mierke was given the
award for the Structural Concrete Division for his work for Murnane Construction at the Syracuse
University’s Dineen Hall School of Law. Congratulations to our members that have been recognized
for their remarkable skills and hard work.
On Friday November
13, 2015 the Syracuse
Builders Exchange
held their annual
Craftsmanship Awards
at the Century Club.
The purpose of the
awards is to recognize
e x c e p t i o n a l
craftsmanship by
employees of the
Syracuse Builders
Exchange members for
construction projects
completed in the
Central NY area.
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Page 2 Carpenters Local 277
From the Local President
From the Regional Manager
Looking forward to leaving 2015 behind us. For many of our members it was a difficult year. Work
never picked up until summer then dropped off again. The work outlook for 2016 is very
promising. The Casino work should start and we have Project Labor Agreements with both Lago
and Tioga Downs. The City of Binghamton just voted to do a PLA on the new $250 million dollar
Sewage Treatment Plant. We see plenty of school work coming as well as work at all of our
Universities.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Holiday Season and a very prosperous 2016.
Scott Colton
President Local #277
Carpenters, Unfortunately, 2015 wasn’t one of our busiest years as in the past. Make sure your name is on the out-of-work list and your skills are all up to date so when the work hits next year, you’re ready to go.
Remember, if you see a job going on nonunion, contact a council representative right away! By everyone working together, we can get more work for our Brothers and Sisters - the more eyes out there the better.
It’s important to take advantage of the training classes held in Horseheads, Syracuse, and Binghamton. There are many classes coming up next month and in the early part of 2016. The more training you have, the more promotable you become.
There will be 300 Hitters Leadership classes starting again in 2016 at the UBC Training Center in Las Vegas. Please contact a Council Representative if you have never attended and are interested.
Don’t forget about the hardship fund which is available through the Local Union as well as the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters. Information regarding both hardship funds is available on the Local’s website at www.carpenters277.com and the Council’s website at www.northeastcarpenters.org. Also, check out the EAP program through the Empire Funds – it’s free and confidential. I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday Season.
Dave Haines Regional Manager
http://www.carpenters277.comhttp://www.northeastcarpenters.org
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From the Funds Office Important Reminders from the Funds’ Office………1-866-727-0281 or 607-739-1326
The Empire State Carpenters’ Welfare Fund would like to remind you about our annual Medicare
open enrollment sign up Nov 1st thru Dec 15th with the effective date of Jan 1st
Look for and carefully review the Medicare open enrollment package
Complete and return the election form (must be returned)
Choose your plan by completing the application (if you are changing/adding)
If you choose to term from our Medicare Advantage plan complete disenrollment form
Return all documents in the postage paid envelope provided
Members will be receiving new Medicare Excellus BCBS insurance cards for 2016
Authorization for the Transfer of Contributions (Reciprocal)
If you are a member who works outside of the jurisdiction covered by the Northeast Regional
Council, meaning you work outside of the State of New York or within the 5 Boroughs of New York
City
Notify and inquire with the Fund Office that you have a current reciprocal agreement on file
with each job
A completed “Authorization for the Transfer of Contributions” form will prevent delays in
receiving your contributions from outside of your Home Fund
Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)-No Faxed Draws Accepted
The holidays are approaching and it can be a hectic time with the processing of the HRA claims.
We strive to get all of the reimbursements completed and checks mailed out prior to Christmas.
However, in order for our office try to make this happen we do have to apply a cutoff date for when
the draws can be received by, which will be Dec 10th. Any draws received after that date, we
cannot guarantee you would receive them prior to Christmas.
Beneficiary Form
Upon your death, the Funds’ office will make sure your Funds are dispersed to whomever you
designate as your beneficiary. If you have a qualifying event you may need to change your
designated beneficiary. (Example: Marriage, Divorce) Please give our office a call;
To be sure you have a completed form on file
Whom did you designate as your beneficiary
Request a new form to change your beneficiary
Change of Address Form
Be sure to have a completed change of address form on file with the Funds’ office as they would
still have to be notified even though you have notified your local.
Family Employee Assistance (EAP) Services 1-800-EAP-CALL
EAP is available to you and your eligible family members. Your free and confidential 24/7 AP
work/life benefit includes: www.mybalanceworks.com
Immediate connection to a Licensed Mental Health Professional
Financial and legal consultations
Child/Eldercare resources/student resources
Online to work/life tools, articles, videos, and interactive courses via your own personal
web-portal
http://www.mybalanceworks.com
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Page 4 Carpenters Local 277
Upcoming Training Binghamton Union Hall
Class Date Days Time Location
OSHA 30 1/18 & 1/19, 1/21 & 1/22, 1/25 & 1/26
M & TU TH & F
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Binghamton Union Hall
23 Market St. Binghamton, NY
13905
(866) 729-0224 To sign up !
Blueprint Reading 2/11 & 2/12, 2/15 & 2/16 TH & F M & TU
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OSHA 10 3/7 & 3/8 M & TU 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Horseheads Office
Class Date Days Time Location
Horseheads Office 181 Industrial Pk Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
Scaffold Refresher 2/11 & 2/12 TH & F 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OSHA 30 2/8, 2/9, 2/11, 2/12, 2/15 & 2/16
M & TU TH & F
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Solid Surface 2/20 & 2/27 SAT 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Doors & Hardware 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 SAT 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Scaffold 40 3/10, 3/11, 3/14, 3/15, 3/17, 3/18, 3/21, 3/22, 3/24 & 3/25
TH & F M & TU
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OSHA 10 3/28 & 3/29 M & TU 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Industrial Lift 4/2 SAT 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Rough Terrain 4/9 SAT 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Aerial Lift 4/16 SAT 7 AM - 3:30 PM
Welding Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Syracuse Office
Class Date Days Time Location
Scaffold Refresher 12/1 & 12/2 TU & W 4 PM - 8:30 PM
Syracuse Office 3247 Vickery Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 455-5797
To sign up !
OSHA 30 12/7 - 12/10, 12/14 & 12/15
M - TH M & TU
4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Haz-Waste Refresher 12/19 SAT 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Haz-Waste Refresher 1/23 SAT 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Scaffold 40 Hr.** 2/1 - 2/3
2/4 & 2/5**
M - W
TH & F
8 AM - 4:30 PM
7 AM - 3:30 PM
** Practical to be held at the Rochester Training Center on Thurs. & Fri.
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Membership Union Participation On Saturday, October 31st
Carpenters Local #277 held a
banner action at Colgate University
in Hamilton, NY. We dared
members to come out in costume
and protest on Parents Weekend in
hopes of making students and
parents alike aware of the unfair
labor practices that are often
committed by a contractor currently
performing work on campus. This
fall Local #277 has been protesting
the subcontractor, General Interior
Systems, performing the interior
work on the new hockey rink and
athletic complex. It’s a shame that
an institution of higher education
would not be more diligent in maintaining reputable contractors on a project where quality
workmanship and skills are needed to construct a safe state-of-the-art facility. In the recent past,
GIS has been found guilty of worker misclassification that resulted in a $380 thousand dollar
settlement as determined by the Federal Department of Labor. GIS listed multiple employees as
independent contractors to avoid paying overtime and other benefits. This type of business practice
violates the Fair Labor Standards Act, not to mention degrading the wage standards for all skilled
carpenters and trades across the state, but also puts those contractors that do follow the law at a
major disadvantage. Standing up for these workers and showing our support is a major part of
being a union member. We should be looking out for each other as well as other carpenters
employed in our same industry. Bringing knowledge and awareness to our elected leaders and the
general public is imperative to the future of our organization. Our Public demonstrations and
activities are meant to bring out positive aspects of being union, showing that we are both
pro-business and pro-worker. As the year comes to a close we will have these types of activities
available for members to complete their union participation requirement. By coming out and
completing your activities you’re doing yourself, your union and your fellow carpenter a great
service.
George H. Laufenberg Scholarship
Created in 1996 in memory of the late president of the New Jersey State
Council of Carpenters, the George H. Laufenberg Scholarship Fund has
awarded over 365 scholarships totaling nearly $2.5 million to the children
and grandchildren of union carpenters.
All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted by April 1,
2016. To receive a copy of the application, you may pick one up at any office,
contact the Union Hall or you may print a copy from the NJ Carpenters
Funds Website at http://www.njcf.org/ghl_application.html
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CONGRATULATIONS! To the members who have reached Honorary status in 2015
Elam Carrigan, James Chavoustie, Gerald Cutmore, Donald Davies, Larry Garrett,
Gilbert Gerber, Douglas Haman Sr., Richard Harshberger, George Herthum,
Richard Kabat, Stanley Lindow, Thomas O’Brien, Richard Ormsby, Orris Oswald,
and William Sincavage
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Jason Adams, Lucas Alapeck, Douglas Albro, Austin Allen, Mark Allen, Andrew Atkinson,
Dillon Bailey, Bryce Ballway, Taylor Barnes, Ralph Bartlett, Dustin Beamer, Patrick Blessing,
Shane Boshart, Nicole Bragan, Christopher Chanthavong, Daniel Cooper, Jeffrey Crim, Jeffrey
Crutchley, Robert Davis, Devon Dean, Tyler Dean, Eric Dodge, Alex Duquette, Anthony Falcione
III, Tim Fellows, Christopher Flint, Michael Forbes, Austin France, Michael Graham, Bryan Green,
Bradley Griffith, Kristopher Griffith, John Harper Jr, Jonathan Hill, Cody Hohm, Thomas Homer
Jr, Benjamin Ingraham, Timothy Jacobs, Carl Johnston, Mejaz Karabegovic, Daniel Kraeger, Steve
Kukulski, Erik Leclaire, Sean Lee, Ever Mairena, Lazaro Mairena Castrillo, Shelby Markes, Richard
Martin, Garrett Mayo, Jonathan McCall, Harley Meagley, Eric Miller, Chad Moses, Brock Mungo,
John Negros, Jason Nosewicz, Veniamin Ososkalo, Matthew Parkin, Edward Pfendler Jr, Bobby
Phanthavong, Logan Pondolfino, Monroe Powless, Michael Pratt, Robert Relf, Amber Ricker,
Michael Rockhill, Antonio Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Laurence Roth, DeWard Rufus, Michael Sac-
co Jr, Roberto Sanchez, Chad Sanders, David Scott, Donald Siedsma Jr, Jasmin Skiljan, Alexender
Smith, Jason Smith, Thomas Soares, Denver Splawn, Joshua Sproule, Oscar Stoothoff, David
Talerico, Violet Thompson, Timothy VanBenSchoten, Ketphet Vimalavong, Joshua Voorhees,
Matthew Waldron, Travis Wardwell, Quinton Washington, Allen Whaley, David Wood and Corey
Yalch
Welcome Our New Members
4th
Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Carpenters Local #277 is planning to hold the 4th
Annual Ice Fishing Derby on the Eastern Shore of
Oneida Lake. We will be fishing for the largest
walleye. As in years past dinner will be at
Johnny’s Pier 31. Prizes will be awarded to any
child that participates. To register, please
contact one of the union offices.
LOCAL NEWS
Members: $10 Guests: $15 Children: (under 12) Free
Registration Cost
Register by Wednesday, January 27, 2016
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In Memory of our Departed Brothers & Sisters The Executive Board, Staff & Members of Local 277 express our condolences to the families and
friends of all of our departed Brothers and Sisters:
BINGHAMTON/HORSEHEADS You are invited to attend our monthly retiree coffee klatch that is held on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Enjoy donuts and coffee with friends. Hope to you see you there!
SYRACUSE The Retirees Committee will meet at the Union Hall in Syracuse on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00 AM. Come and enjoy the conversation and information exchanged by fellow members. Spouses are always welcome! Please call Brother Jim Brady (315) 303-4714 the day
before for any cancellations or to confirm.
Retiree’s Coffee Breaks
Congratulations to our New Retirees Scott Christian, Layne Clark, Jack Clemens Jr., James Curtis, John Degraw, Bruce Deritis, Jerry
Dunning, Bryan Eastman, Clark Gee, Dennis Goggin, Gary Gordon, George Hadac, Steven Higgins,
Michael Hugg, Thomas Hynes, Gary Jareo, Timothy LaRoy, Edward Lacelle, Michael Machuga,
Andrew Miller, John Parrish, Bruce Polisse, David Rea, Fred Schenk Jr., Jeffrey Sweazey, Kathryn
Thomas, Sheldon Treinin, Gino Vitale, David Wilcox, Timothy Woods, Michael Wothe, and Terry
Zevan
Member Passed Away Original Local Initiation Years of Service
Larry Blair June 2015 281 12/14/00 14 Yrs. 7 Mo.
Wilfred Clark October 2015 12 10/21/55 60 Yrs.
Anthony Giruzzi Jr. September 2015 125 7/18/56 59 Yrs. 2 Mo.
Steve Hubble October 2015 281 10/13/53 62 Yrs.
Thomas Marsella September 2015 835 4/9/51 64 Yrs. 5 Mo.
Arthur Monty October 2015 12 2/13/48 67 Yrs. 8 Mo.
Joseph Murabito Jr August 2015 747 11/4/46 68 Yrs. 9 Mo.
Robert Thomas October 2015 2907 7/2/73 42 Yrs. 3 mo.
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23 Market St.
Binghamton, NY 13905
Carpenters Local #277
Phone: (607) 729-0224
Fax: (607) 729-2087
3247 Vickery Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: (315) 455-5797
Fax: (315) 455-8326
Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year to all!
From the Officers, Council Representatives, and Staff of Local #277