Numero 60, Invierno de 2006 - Laborers Trust Funds for Northern

INSIDE: Schedule of Classes
Training News
A quarterly newsletter from the Northern California Laborers’ Training Center
Training Center Update
Q
uite a bit has been happening at the LTC since our
last newsletter, and events are moving very quickly.
Let me start with Richard Rocha our Facility
Coordinator/Safety Officer and our facility crew Cody
and Willie. They have been working diligently to get the
Training Center in shape. All the apartments have new
interior paint, lockers, mattresses, and we are replacing the
linens. Our union contractors have completed the exterior
painting as well as replacing the roof on the corporation
yard building and classrooms. They have completed three
instructor offices in Building C and Cody and Willie are
working on each of the Building C classroom interiors.
Richard and some of the staff have just completed
revamping the bookroom and bulk storage areas to make
inventory and material control much easier and efficient.
In the meantime, they have been keeping the day-to-day
maintenance on schedule. I could go on about their efforts,
but you can see it for yourself on your next visit, as it is very
apparent.
Your Instructors deserve our commendation for their role
Instructor Dave Petrosky’s Scaffold Builder class
demonstrates skills during the Job Fair at the
Training Center.
Issue No. 60  Winter 2007
By Edward Campiotti, Executive Director
in keeping the Training Center at the top of its game. With
the passing of Instructor Ted Payne and the retirement or
career change of three other instructors, a void has been left
for us to ultimately deal with. All of your instructors and
staff have stepped up to the plate to cover whatever needs to
Job Fair facilitators (L to R) Richard Rocha, Jeff
Armstrong, Edward Campiotti, Dublin School
District Superintendent, Dr. Stephon Hanke, &
Vic Macias
be done, so there has been no interruption in training. Our
newest instructors, Mike Roark and Ollie Hurd have moved
right into training members under the watchful guidance of
Senior Instructor Jerome Williams, and from all indications
they are doing great. All of this and the instructors have
been attending additional training to upgrade their skills and
add new classes. We now have two ACI certified concrete
instructors, Dave Petrosky and Jesse Mireles. Jerome
Williams attended Train-the-Trainer sessions for the Clock
Spring pipe repair system and American Fence Association
Training Center in order to serve our member and contractor
needs. They have been busy.
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TERENCE J. O’SULLIVAN LABORERS’ TRAINING CENTER
Schedule of Courses, SAN RAMON CAMPUS (Horario de Clases)
January 2 through March 30, 2007
COURSES
START DATES
LENGTH
PREREQUISITE
APPRENTICESHIP
Apprenticeship Initial
Apprenticeship Initial
Apprenticeship Follow-Up
January 22, February 12
March 5 & March 26
February 5, 26 & March 12
CONSTRUCTION
START
DATES
December
4
Advanced Air Track Drilling
Advanced Clock Spring Pipe Repair
February 26
March 21
Advanced Concrete Finishing
March 26
Basic Air Track Drilling Orientation
Bilingual Const. Com. (Asphalt)
Bilingual Const. Com. (Concrete)
Bilingual Const. Com. (Pipe Laying)
Blueprint Reading
Brick/Plaster Tender/Hod Carrier
Concrete Coring & Saw Cutting
Concrete Techniques
Directional Drilling Orientation
Fence Building Techniques
Fundamentals of Construction
Grade Checking
Pipe Fusion Techniques
Sandblasting
Shotcrete Techniques
February 20
January 9
January 23
March 8
February 26
January 29
January 4
January 22
Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3 & 10
March 26
February 12
March 20
March 1
January 30
January 8
EQUIPMENT
START DATES
Aerial Work Platform
Aerial Work Platform
Forklift Certification (Advanced)
Forklift Orientation
Rigging & Signaling
Skid-Steer/ Bobcat (Beginner)
Skid-Steer/Bobcat (Advanced)
ENVIRONMENTAL
3 Weeks Each Registered Apprentices
3 Weeks Each Registered Apprentices
2 Weeks Each Registered Apprentices
3 Weeks
2 Days
Basic Air Track Orientation
Pipe Laying Techniques or
experience in pipe work
2 Weeks
Concrete Techniques or
Fundamentals of Const.
4 10-Hr. Days
N/A
2 Days
N/A
2 Days
N/A
2 Days
N/A
3 Days
N/A
3 Weeks
N/A
2 Days
N/A
2 Weeks
N/A
4 Saturdays Must attend four Saturdays
1 Week
N/A
2 Weeks
N/A
4 Days
N/A
2 Days
N/A
1 Day
N/A
2 Weeks
N/A
Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 8 & 22
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
March 13 & 22
Jan. 2, 16, Feb. 6, 21, March 12 1 Day Each
January 8 & February 12
5 Days Each
1 Week
January 15
January 15 & February 26
1 Week Each
Jan. 5, Feb. 1, 23 & March 14
1 Day Each
N/A
N/A
Experience required
N/A
N/A
N/A
Experience required
START DATES
Jan. 4, 30, Feb. 28 & March 29
Asbestos Recertification (English)
Asbestos Recertification (Spanish) Jan. 11, Feb. 6, 21, March 1 & 27
January 15 & March 12
Asbestos Worker Initial (Spanish)
Jan. 15, Feb. 12 & March 5
Hazardous Waste Removal
Jan. 8, 23, Feb. 27 & March 26
Hazardous Waste Recertification
February 1
Hazardous Waste Recertification (5PM)
January 3 & March 5
Lead Worker Initial (Spanish)
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1 Day Each
1 Day Each
1 Week Each
1 Week Each
1 Day Each
2 Days
3 Days Each
Valid Certificate Required
Valid Certificate Required
N/A
200 Hours Worked
Valid Certificate Required
Valid Certificate Required
N/A
TERENCE J. O’SULLIVAN LABORERS’ TRAINING CENTER
Schedule of Courses, SAN RAMON CAMPUS (Horario de Clases)
January 2 through March 30, 2007
COURSES
START DATES
LENGTH
PREREQUISITE
Lead Recertification (English)
Lead Recertification (Spanish)
Lead Worker Initial (English)
Mold Remediation
January 11, March 1 & 27
January 25, Feb. 8 & 22
February 5
January 24
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
3 Days
1 Day
Valid Certificate Required
Valid Certificate Required
SAFETY
START DATES
BATC (Refinery Safety)
Confined Space
Fire Watch
First Aid/ CPR
Flagging Certification
Flagging Certification
Flagging Certification (5PM)
OSHA 10-Hour Orientation
OSHA 10-Hour Orientation (5PM)
Scaffold User
Traffic Control
Traffic Control
Jan. 10, Feb. 8, 28 & March 21
January 9 & February 21
Jan. 19, Feb. 9, 16 March 2 & 23
Jan. 2, 12, Feb. 9, 22 & March 15
Jan. 5, 11, 26, Feb. 9 & 23
March 2, 16 & 23
January 31
Jan. 3, 25, March 19 & 29
January 29
February 20
Jan. 3, 12, Feb. 7 & 23
March 21 & 28
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
2 Days Each
2 Days Each
1 Day
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
WELDING
START DATES
Oxy Torch Cutting
January 3 & 9
1 Day Each
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Please note that courses of one week or longer in length require drug testing.
Cursos de una semana o más tiempo de duración requieren exámen de drogas.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: All trainees/apprentices are expected to be on time for all courses and to
be suitably attired with work clothing and work boots. NO shorts, tank tops, or tennis shoes will be
allowed in class or in the dining area. NO head gear will be allowed in the dining room. Registration
for all courses is from 6:00 a.m. to 7 a.m. the first day of classes. After the first day, classes begin at
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6:30 a.m. Classes end at 3:00 p.m. Those arriving late will NOT be accepted.
RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE: Se les requiere a todos los estudiantes y aprendices el llegar a
tiempo a todos los cursos y venir vestidos apropriadamente con ropa y botas de trabajo. Pantalones
cortos, camisetas sin manga, o zapatos de tenis no serán permitidos en ninguna de las clases o
en el comedor. No es permitido entrar al comedor con sombrero. La registración para todos los
cursos es de las 6:00 a las 7:00 de la mañana. Despues del primer dia de clases, las clases empiezan
puntualmente a las 6:30 de la mañana y terminan a las 3:00 de la tarde.
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TERENCE J. O’SULLIVAN LABORERS’ TRAINING CENTER
Schedule of Courses, WEST SACRAMENTO CAMPUS (Horario de Clases)
January 2 through March 30, 2007
COURSES
APPRENTICESHIP
START DATES
Apprenticeship Follow-Up
Apprenticeship Initial
January 29 & March 5
Feb. 26 & March 19
CONSTRUCTION
START DATES
Blueprint Reading
Concrete Techniques
Directional Drilling Orientation
January 3
January 8
March 3, 10, 17 & 24
EQUIPMENT
START DATES
Forklift Certification (Advanced)
Forklift Orientation
Aerial Work Platform
Bobcat (Advanced)
Jan. 22, Feb. 6, 20 & March 19
January 29
Jan. 24, Feb. 8, 21 & March 20
Jan. 25, Feb. 9, 22 & March 21
SAFETY
START DATES
Confined Space
Fire Watch
First Aid/CPR
Flagging Certification
OSHA 10-Hour Orientation
Traffic Control
March 26
March 16
Jan.26, Feb.13, 23, March 22 & 30
February 16 & March 23
February 14 & March 28
March 27
WELDING
START DATES
Oxy Torch Cutting
January 23 & February 7
ENVIRONMENTAL
START DATES
Hazardous Waste Recertification
February 12
Directions to the West Sacramento Training Center:
Take the HARBOR BOULEVARD exit off U.S.
50/Business 80 towards Harbor Boulevard/Port of
Sacramento. Continue on Harbor Boulevard for
approximately 1/2 mile. At the Industrial Boulevard
intersection at the entrance to the Port, make a right and
continue a half mile on Industrial. The entrance to the
Training Center is on your left at a yellow pole gate.
Follow the signs to the Administration Building.
West Sacramento Training Center address is:
2901 Industrial Boulevard
West Sacramento, CA 95691-3419
Phone: (916) 375-0191; Fax: (916) 375-0227
E-mail: training@norcalaborers.org
LENGTH
PREREQUISITE
2 Weeks Each Registered Apprentices
3 Weeks Each Registered Apprentices
3 Days
N/A
2 Weeks
N/A
4 Saturdays Must attend 4 Saturdays
1 Day Each
1 Week
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
Experience required
N/A
N/A
Experience required
1 Day
1 Day
1 Day Each
1 Day Each
2 Days Each
1 Day
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 Day Each
N/A
1 Day
Valid Certificate
Directions to the San Ramon Training Center:
Take the ALCOSTA BOULEVARD exit off Highway
680. From Northbound 680 head west on Alcosta
Boulevard. From Southbound 680, make a left (south)
at top of ramp onto San Ramon Valley Boulevard. Turn
right (west) on Westside Drive. Stay in the straightahead lane and look on your left for the large sign and
gate leading to the Training Center. Proceed up the hill
to the Administration building (on the left).
San Ramon Training Center address is:
1001 Westside Drive
San Ramon, California 94583-4098
Phone: (925) 828-2513; Fax: (925) 828-6142
E-mail: training@norcalaborers.org
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 “Training Center Update” from page 1
One serious note, on November 1st, I learned that
Instructor Jesse Mireles needs knee replacement surgery and
is out for the season. He will be out of action for sometime,
and I ask that you keep him in your prayers for a successful
operation and speedy recovery.
High school students enjoy a classroom display
of construction techniques.
On October 12th the LTC hosted a job fair in cooperation
with the Alameda County School District, the Alameda
County Apprenticeship Collaborative and schools in
Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin. Over 100 seniors that
had been prescreened for their interest in a career in the
trades attended. What a success! Several applied for the
apprenticeship program on the spot and many others took
informational material away with them. We are planting
seeds that some day will bear the fruit of young new
laborers.
I learned something during this experience, I learned that
approximately 350,000 seniors will graduate in Northern
California this coming June and that over 70 percent of
them will not go on to college for one reason or another.
My point, why not a career, not just a job, but a career in
construction? With good wages, excellent benefits and
the best training, the Laborers Union can give these young
people the opportunity for success and a piece of the
American dream.
I’ll get off my soapbox and end for now with one
more thought. Go out there and work safely, because our
ultimate goal is to get back home to our families at the
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end of each day!
Un Reporte Del Centro de Entrenamiento
B
De parte de Edward Campiotti, Director Ejecutivo
astantes acontecimientos han estado sucediendo
en el Centro de Entrenamiento desde la última
publicación de nuestro boletín de noticias, y más
están ocurriendo rápidamente.
Permítanme comenzar con Richard Rocha, nuestro
Coordinador y Oficial de Seguridad de nuestra Facilidad,
y con nuestro equipo de mantenimiento Cody McCormick
y Willie Robinson. Ellos han estado trabajando
diligentemente en poner al Centro de Entrenamiento en
buenas condiciones. El interior de todos los apartamentos
ha sido pintado, se han comprado armarios y colchones
nuevos, y estamos reemplazando las colchas de las camas.
Nuestros contratistas de unión han terminado la pintura
exterior y han instalado un nuevo techo en el Edificio C
y salones de la Yarda de la Corporación. Han terminado
tres oficinas para los instructores en el mismo edificio, y
Cody y Willie están trabajando en cada uno de los interiores
de los salones del Edificio C. Richard y parte de nuestro
personal acaban de terminar de renovar el almacén de los
libros y las áreas de almacenamiento de materiales para que
el inventario y control del material sea mucho más fácil y
eficiente. Mientras tanto, también han estado atendiendo a
tiempo el mantenimiento de la facilidad. Podría yo seguir
mencionando todos los esfuerzos de Richard, Cody y Willie,
pero ustedes pueden ver por si mismos en su visita siguiente,
ya que es muy evidente.
Nuestros Instructores también merecen nuestro
reconocimiento por su papel en mantener el Centro
de Entrenamiento en la cabecera de su juego. Con el
fallecimiento del Instructor Ted Payne y jubilación o cambio
de carrera de tres Instructores, nos hemos quedado con
un espacio vacío que ultimadamente tenemos que llenar.
Todos nuestros instructores y personal han intensificado sus
esfuerzos para cubrir el trabajo que se necesita hacer, y por lo
tanto no ha habido interrupción de entrenamiento. Nuestros
Instructores nuevos, Mike Roark y Ollie Hurd ya están
impartiendo clases de entrenamiento independientemente
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”Un Reporte” Continúa en la página 6
 Continuación de la Página 5
bajo la supervisión de nuestro Instructor mayor,
Jerome Williams, y de acuerdo a todas las indicaciones
están haciendo un trabajo excelente. Aparte de todo
esto, nuestros Instructores han estado atendiendo
clases adicionales para mejorar sus calificaciones y
añadir nuevas clases. Dos de nuestros Instructores,
Dave Petrosky y Jesse Mireles, han obtenido su
certificación de concreto por medio del Instituto
Americano de Concreto. Para responder a las
necesidades de nuestros miembros y contratistas,
Jerome Williams atendió recientemente dos sesiones
de entrenamiento para maestros, una para un sistema
especial de reparar pipas por medio de la Compañía
con el Distrito de las Escuelas del Condado de
Alameda, El Centro de Aprendices Colaborativo
del Condado de Alameda y escuelas de Livermore,
Pleasanton, y Dublín. Más de 100 estudiantes, que
habían sido seleccionados con anterioridad por su
interés en carreras de construcción, atendieron este
evento. El mismo día, varios estudiantes aplicaron para
el programa de aprendizaje, y muchos otros pidieron
material informativo. ¡Que buen éxito! Estamos
plantando semillas que en un día futuro llevarán la
fruta de nuevos obreros jóvenes de nuestra Union.
Durante esta experiencia aprendí que
aproximadamente 350,000 estudiantes se van a
graduar de la preparatoria en el Norte de California
en Junio del año que viene, y mas del 70 por ciento
de estos estudiantes no van a ingresar a la universidad
ya sea por una razón u otra. Mi punto, ¿porqué no
una carrera, no nomás un trabajo; pero una carrera
en la construcción? Con buenos salarios, beneficios
excelentes, y el mejor entrenamiento, la unión de los
obreros puede darles a estos jóvenes la oportunidad de
un éxito y un pedazo del sueño Americano.
Por último quiero terminar con un pensamiento.
Vayan a trabajar con cuidado y seguridad, ¡porque hay
que recordar que nuestra meta es regresar a nuestros
hogares con nuestras familias al final de cada día de
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trabajo!
Ed Campiotti, Director Ejecutivo (a la izquierda)
junto con Jeff Armstrong (a la derecha) les
explican a los estudiantes los beneficios del
Programa de Aprendizaje, mientras que Jesus
Vargas of V.S.C.E. escucha atentamente.
Clock Spring y la otra por medio del Centro de
Entrenamiento Americano de la Asociación de Cercas.
Nuestros Instructores han estado muy ocupados.
El Primero de Noviembre, Aprendí que nuestro
Instructor, Jesse Mireles, va a necesitar cirugía
para reemplazarle una de sus rodillas. Jesse estará
incapacitado por algún tiempo. Yo les pido a todos
ustedes que lo mantengan en sus oraciones para que
tenga una operación exitosa y una recuperación rápida.
El 12 de Octubre, el Centro de Entrenamiento de los
Obreros patrocinó una feria de trabajo en cooperación
Finalmente los estudiantes disfrutan de un
buen almuerzo proveido por el Centro de
Entrenamiento de los Obreros.
Si usted conoce a personas que esten interesadas en ingresar al Programa de Aprendizaje, por
favor comuniquense directamente a nuestras oficinas al número (925) 556-0858 para obtener una
aplicación e información del programa.
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Sometimes you gotta “go with the glow”
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By Jeff Armstrong Director of Apprenticeship
ny Laborer who has worked on a freeway widening
project will have a story or two to share with you.
And more often than not, the story will involve a
motorist who wasn’t paying attention to what was going on
around him and, therefore, putting the lives of Laborers at
risk – serious stuff. Now imagine you’re the one responsible
for closing lanes, rerouting traffic, and making sure the rest
of the workers are out of harm’s way. Oh, and one more
thing – the work is being performed at night. Would you
want that responsibility? Do you think you could handle it?
It’s crucial to everyone involved that you know exactly what
you’re doing. There is too much at stake if you don’t. They
don’t wear all that reflective clothing for nothing.
A project like the one described above is going on right
now in Santa Rosa. General Contractor MCM Construction
is in the midst of widening Highway 101 to ease congestion
and improve the overall flow of traffic. Playing an important
part in this project is Apprentice Brian Ferris.
Brian came to us after working a variety of different jobs
supporting his family of seven. He knew it was time to
switch gears and start thinking about a long term career with
a future and benefits he and his family could use. He visited
several job sites in the area searching for a break when, after
numerous visits to MCM, the company decided to give
him a chance and hired him as an entry level Laborer. With
little experience in the construction industry, Brian switched
over to the Apprenticeship Program to take advantage of the
structured training curriculum the Program offers.
After attending the three-week initial class, Brian put
his training to work pouring concrete for retaining walls for
the bridge decks. Since Brian had also earned his Traffic
Control Certification, he was able to carry out night lane
closures as well. Of the training he received, Brian said
“The Instructors took the time to show you ‘step by step’
and everyone was just awesome.” Paul Greenwald, Brian’s
Foreman, stated that Brian is extremely conscientious and is
aware how important safety is when working around traffic
on a freeway.
Joining Brian on this project is Apprentice Dirk Caviglia.
Dirk came to us after he realized that working for various
non-union contractors was getting him nowhere in life.
His pay was low, and his benefits were non-existent. After
attending a presentation about the Laborers’ Union and
its Apprenticeship Program, Dirk attended an orientation
and was later invited to join our ranks. After completing
Apprentice Coordinator, Valerie Eterovich (left)
talks with Apprentice Brian Ferris (center) and
his Foreman Paul Greeenwald (right).
the initial class, Dirk was dispatched to Lane Safety doing
night lane closures. He has worked on several high profile
projects from San José to the Bay Bridge to Santa Rosa.
One of Dirk’s many duties is placing pylons from the back
of a truck and then patrolling the “cone zone” for any fallen
or knocked-over cones. “You have to keep your wits about
you” Dirk says, “Because this type of work is more mental
than physical.”
Dirk is now able to provide a stable life for his son and
himself. He also said how much he enjoyed working for
Lane Safety because as a small company everyone is treated
like family. Brian Pritchard, Dirk’s Foreman, stated that the
type of work Lane Safety does is not for the “weak hearted”
and due to the risks, “you need to be alert at all times.”
There are all sorts of opportunities available within the
Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program. If you’re a journeyman
reading this, and you think the Program would be a great
place to start for someone you know, give us a call for more
information. If you’re a contractor who has yet to hire an
apprentice, call us to find out how you can participate. Or, if
you’re looking to follow in Brian’s and Dirk’s footsteps, and
you’re ready to contribute, give us a call. We can be reached
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at (925) 556-0858.
North Bay/North Coast Apprentice Coordinator, Valerie
Eterovich contributed to this article.
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LABORERS’ TRAINING AND RETRAINING
TRUST FUND FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
1001 WESTSIDE DRIVE
SAN RAMON, CA 94583-4098
Training News
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Training News is published quarterly by
the Laborers’Training and Retraining
Trust Fund for Northern California. It
is intended to provide information
concerning training for members of
the Laborers’ International Union of
Northern California and signatory
contractors. Please submit your
comments and/or suggestions by
mail to:
Laborers’ Training Center
1001 Westside Drive
San Ramon, California 94583
(925) 828-2513
E-mail: training@norcalaborers.org
NEWSLETTER STAFF
Contributors:
Ed Campiotti
Vic Macias
Jeff Armstrong
Editing & Layout:
Chave Groh
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course schedules
(Horarios de
clases)
Pages 2 & 3
(San Ramon)
Page 4
(West Sac.)
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Training Center
Update (English/
Spanish)
Pages 1, 5 & 6
Apprentice Dirk Caviglia prepares for another
night of lane closing and traffic control on
Highway 101.
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Sometimes you
gotta “go with the
glow”
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