July/Aug - Pipeliners Local Union 798

PIPELINERS UNION 798
J U LY / A U G U S T 2 0 1 4
Volume XLIX, Number 4
www.local798.org
Slick Rig – 1st Place Winner
Joe Gaines, Welder
Dalhart, TX
Pipeliners Union 798
4823 S. 83rd E. Ave.
P.O. Box 470798
Tulsa, OK 74147-0798
PH: 918/622-1900
FAX: 918/627-9327
Please visit the
Local 798 Web Site at
www.local798.org
for updated pre-job
information
BUSINESS MANAGER
Daniel C. Hendrix
FINANCIAL SECRETARYTREASURER
Wade Pilgreen
PRESIDENT
Preston Richard
VICE PRESIDENT
Paul Davis
RECORDING SECRETARY
Guy Williams
INSIDE GUARD
Jerry “Dale” Crabtree, Jr.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Mitch (Groovy Man) Leihr
Randy Mathis
Troy Post
Charles E. Yates, Jr.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Brian Anderson
W.F. (Buster) Chapman
Billy E. Hawkins
EXAMINING BOARD
Clark Eastwood
Mike Miller
BUSINESS AGENTS
Chad Gilbert
Chris Lancaster
Black Schroeder
Rick Taylor
Darrell Turner
Phillip Wallace
798 ORGANIZERS
Ronnie Hill
Terry Langley
Jerry Ryan
DISPATCHER
Kevin Leeper
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to start my report by thanking the members I am proud to serve with on the National
Pipeline Negotiating Committee for all their hard work: James Buchanan, Business Manager
LU 597; Rodney Brown, Business Manager LU 375; John O’Mara, Business Manager LU 562;
Anthony Gallagher, Business Manager LU 420; and Wade Pilgreen, Financial Secretary/Treasurer
LU 798. I also would like to congratulate: the Chairman of the Negotiating Committee, UA
Director of Pipeline & Gas Distribution, Tom Gross; UA Special Representative, David Barnett;
and UA Special Representative, Mike Mikich for all their dedication and insight to guarantee we
have a great agreement in place for three more years. Also, a big thank you to Ellen Boardman,
Attorney for O’Donoghue & O’Donoghue, who worked behind the scenes to make sure all the t’s are crossed and i’s are dotted for
the legal side of the agreement.
The new agreement is being readied for print by Local 798, and will be issued to the membership as soon as possible. Until
then, a final, signed version of the contract is available online on our website for viewing or printing. Also, there is a list of contract language changes for quick reference, and a list of all premium–paid positions to help you become quickly familiar.
I am proud of the improvements that we were able to accomplish.
One of the most significant changes in the agreement was the introduction of the 401-K Employer Contribution that comes from
the benefit stream for all hours worked. I, along with others, have been pushing for this benefit for over two years; it has finally
become a reality. Welders and Journeyman will receive $2.36 for each hour worked, and Helpers will receive $1.33 for each
hour worked, contributed to Trust Company of Oklahoma into an individual account bearing their social security number. I’m
sure Wade and others will elaborate on the fine details of this new benefit, but what I would like to say is “Several years from
now, I believe this new 401-K benefit, along with a self-paid 401-K contribution, will be recognized by all as
being equally as important as our health care and pension funds to achieve personal, financial stability.”
Local 798 continues to be blessed by the amount of work being awarded to our contractors. As members we need to diligently
provide the contractors with superior labor and skill sets every day of the week, so that this trend only continues to flourish.
Never forget that we are neck-deep in a labor market with many clients who make decisions based solely on the cheapest bid.
We are never going to be cheaper, but we dang sure can be the best value. Show your value to the contractor so
that he can reaffirm that value to the client. The only reason we were able to achieve improvements in our negotiations of the
agreement is because we promise, and deliver, the best available pipeline constructors in the world. One fine example of our
superior skills is the Enbridge Flanagan South Pipeline Project, 600 miles of 36” that should be near completion by the time
this report reaches you. 42,616 welds with a repair rate at 1.96 %. This project was started back in the last quarter of 2013 and
continued through one of the worst winters ever experienced in the Midwest and South. Michels, and US Pipeline are also to be
commended for their management of this project. Job well done!
Just as a reminder for all members who are eligible for health care, the Health Reserve Account has been raised to a yearly
maximum of $4000 for the calendar year of 2014. This is a benefit improvement that works much like a rebate program. The
HRA can be utilized for deductibles, co-pays, prescriptions, or most all costs that you, as a member, incur on your part. If you
have a spouse who also has eligibility from working, then jointly your out-of pocket expense for health care could be reduced
by $8000. If you have any questions, please call the PIBF or visit their website. Also, another benefit improvement that is being
underutilized is the coverage by AFLAC. If you have an accident of any kind whether at work or at home and you had to
seek medical care you probably are eligible for some monetary benefits paid directly to you. Again, when in doubt call
PIBF or at least take a look at their website for what benefits you have at your disposal.
In closing, I want to say that this local union has made great strides in the last 8 years and I am proud to have played a part
in its direction. I am humbled by the vast amount of improvements and changes that have been made in every aspect of this
local, including: financial stability, structure, the National Pipeline Agreement, dispatch policies, Jobline, 798 website, training,
retiree benefits, accrual rates, health benefits; the list is almost endless. No one 8 years ago could have sat down and written a
Cinderella story that would even come close to being this fantastic. That’s why I am proud to say, “I work for you, the greatest pipeliners in the world.”
Fraternally,
Out Of Work List:
918/663-3200
Dispatch FAX:
918/610-2740
Jobline:
918/610-2745
Daniel C. Hendrix
Business Manager
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Brothers and Sisters,
I am sure at this point most of you are aware that we have the new three year National Pipeline Agreement in place,
and I would like to thank the Negotiating Committee for a job well done. Tom Gross, David Barnett, and Danny
Hendrix were very instrumental in getting this contract signed in a timely manner. Also, I would like to add that
they did an exceptional job in the wording and overall creation of the contract. It is one of the best in the United
Association. I have heard several members mention that they would like more per diem, and I trust that this is something that will come in the future. For years I felt that Helpers have deserved some kind of waiting time, and it never
happened until this contract. So I think we need to be very appreciative to the Negotiating Committee that this was
included in the new contract.
I strongly believe that the very best addition to this agreement is the hourly 401-K contribution into your personal account. This should
eliminate, or significantly reduce the amount of money returned to you annually due to top heavy testing. The way this works is for every hour
worked under the NPLA, you receive either $2.36 per hour worked for Welders and Journeyman or $1.33 per hour worked for Helpers. This is
paid in on high, intermediate and low scale wages.
Please keep in mind that you will not be required to complete any forms in order for the employer contribution to take place. But, if you would
like to contribute additional money from your paycheck, you will need to complete an enrollment form, select the amount that you would like
to contribute per hour, and submit it to your employer on each job. If you have never contributed in the past then once the money is deposited
into your account you will receive an initial enrollment package from The Trust Company of Oklahoma. Inside the package you will find their
contact information along with information how to set up your online account. Verify that they have all the correct personal information on
you, and be sure to keep this information updated. In addition, you will need to set up a beneficiary for this account. When this money is
deposited into your account, it will be invested in a default account that is aligned with your age. The older you are, the less risk it takes. If
you are younger, it will be invested in a more aggressive manner in an attempt to get a better return on your money. If you do not wish to
invest in the market, you can elect to move your money into something that produces practically no risk at all, like a CD account or some of
the bond funds. However, if you choose to take the less risky option, those types of investments typically do not produce a very high return on
your money, but you will rarely lose any money. In contrast, the more risky default account is where you could lose money in down markets.
I have added some of the rate of return projections on our web site. They are sample returns which shows what would happen if 1) you were
to add to the amount that the employer is contributing and 2) earned an average of 7% return throughout the years. It is really amazing how
much your money will have grown in your investment account once you reach retirement age. I hope you will take time to view these sample
returns when you have a chance. It is important to start this investment when you are young. If you wait until retirement age and decide to
start saving, you will find that you waited too late; you will most likely need to find a part-time job to supplement your income.
Local 798 has also extended to you the ability to join a credit union. I urge each one of you to take full advantage of this opportunity. The
Arkansas Best Federal Credit Union is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. By joining their credit union, you will have the access to over 5,000
CO-OP credit unions across the nation; each one of them treating you as if you were a member of their own credit union. Also, you will have
access to over 55,000 No Fee ATM’s. You can find these ATM’s in several popular locations; 7-Eleven, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Target, and
several other off-name locations. They offer apps
you can download to your smart phone which
allow you to locate the CO-OP credit unions and
ATM’s in your area. I have been a member of a
credit union since I was 18 years old, and they
have saved me a great deal of money on multiple
occasions; from my first small loan to later in
life when I needed to make larger purchases.
Also, I have found that they have always had
unbeatable investment rates.
As always, thank you for your support.
And if I can help you with any questions,
please be sure to contact me.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Wade Pilgreen
Financial Secretary-Treasurer
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Business Agents’ Reports
798 Business Agents
24-hour answering service
918-663-6520
Jobline: 918-610-2745
PHILLIP W. WALLACE
AR, IA, KS, MN, MT, MO, NE, ND, OK, SD
918/270-6738 918/663-6520 Press 6
I write this Blue Light report in early June, and am
very proud to say we have a new, three year National
Pipeline Agreement. It’s a good agreement for all
to make a good living with. You may have a copy
in-hand by the time this Blue Light reaches you, but
if not, you can get it on the 798 web site. This was
not easy for our leaders to go to the table with the
contractors to get this done. Thank you to Danny
and Wade who have worked on this for over a year
gathering information, and ideas from the membership. Also, the UA Pipeline Department; Tom Gross, David Barnett, and Mike Mikich
who have labored in negotiating a good deal for everyone in the Pipeline Industry. I
know David has this local, and its membership, in his heart; thanks for all you do for
us Dave.
One change in the Pipeline Agreement that I’m happy with is that Helpers now
get waiting time. No more just getting Per Diem on the days of no work available;
Helpers will get the Per Diem and 4 hours. Also, we get half of our travel pay on the
third check of the job, and the return travel pay at the layoff, like we used to. These
are just a couple of changes for the good. When you get your copy of the Agreement,
take time and read it; you need to know it, and understand it.
The work is going strong in my area, and will be good to the end of the year. The
Job line is working very well at keeping these jobs filled; that is a good thing. We
are getting more of our welders interested in the Low Hydrogen uphill welding on
Integrity work. About 80% of my work is Integrity work, and it just keeps gaining
steam. I’ve said this for 5 years; Integrity and Rehab work is the future of this local.
Our welders can’t just work on downhill skills only. If you want to stay working, you
need to be well-rounded, and have the skills to weld up, down, or sideways.
I have a lot of calls from our members reporting non-union jobs in their neighborhood. I do check out all I can get to if I get solid information. I try to target nonunion contractors that have been awarded the work our contractors have spent a lot
of time and money bidding on. I am looking at a few non-union contractors doing
work in Missouri, Kansas, and some other locations this summer. I know of some
798 members working on these projects; I know who they are, and already have
charges ready to file on them. If you have information on any of our members working non-union, please call me, or one of our Organizers, with good information where
to find them. We don’t need members like that, and I will do my best to fix it so they
can stay non-union; not ride the Out of Work List waiting to take a mega-job from a
faithful union member. All calls will stay anonymous. Always remember, “United We
Stand, Divided We Fall.”
New Prejobs:
Casper Construction:
Grand Rapids, MN. Anomaly Digs for Enbridge. Spreadman, Tim Savich. Welder
Foreman, Scott Maki. Steward, Todd Weldon. National Agreement.
Charps Welding:
Thief River Falls, MN. Anomaly Digs for Enbridge. Spreadman, Mark Olson.
Welder Foreman, Curt Stai. Steward, Corey Hiller. National Agreement.
Foltz:
Harrisonville, MO. 56 miles of 24” & 24 miles of 26” Testing for Panhandle
Eastern. Spreadman, Joe Pennington. Steward, Dana Scott. Testing Journeyman,
Kirk King. National Agreement.
Geeding Construction:
Troy, MO. 4 miles of 6” and Regulator Station for Ameren. Spreadman, Greg
Geeding. Welder Foreman, John Schuff. Steward, Joey Compton. National
Agreement.
Meade:
Weaver, IA. 7000 ft. of 16” and Station Fab for TransCanada. Spreadman, Kent
Carson. Welder Foreman, James Williams. Steward, Mitch Mincoff. National
Agreement.
Minnesota Limited:
– Bemidji, MN. Anomaly Digs for Enbridge. Spreadman, Pete O’Toole. Welder
Foreman, Levi Novacek. Steward, Frank Watt. National Agreement.
– Berthold, ND. Anomaly Digs for Enbridge. Spreadman, Dan Carlin. Welder
Foreman, George Kingsland. Steward, Nick Kebert. National Agreement.
Southern Pipeline:
Searcy, AR. Call-Out Blanket Work for Southwest Energy. Spreadman, Bobby
Gipson. Welder Foreman, Curtis Mason. Steward, Tracy Lester. Special
Agreement.
United Piping:
– Watford City, ND. 50 miles of 12” Testing and Fab for Tesoro. Spreadman,
Rich Olsen. Welder Foreman, Dan Mitchell. Steward, Cassidy Crowley. National
Agreement.
– Cushing, MN. 210 miles of 16” Testing for Koch Pipeline. Spreadman, Chris
Echland. Welder Foreman, Gary Pease. Steward, Justin Teague. National
Agreement.
US Pipeline:
Manvel, ND. 15.8 miles of 34” Mechanized Welding for Enbridge. Spreadman,
Jason West. Welder Foreman, Charles Beddingfield. Steward, Rick Morgan.
US Trinity:
Ardmore, OK. Station Modifications for XTO. Spreadman, Chuck Mouton.
Welder Foreman, Steve Smith. Steward, Bart Scarborough. Special Agreement.
DARRELL TURNER
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, SC
918/270-6737 918/663-6520 Press 4
Brothers and Sisters, it seems like only yesterday
that I was sending my Blue Light report in for publication; here it is 6 weeks later, and due again. Well
and good, but it occurred to me that there is so much
more to do than just type out a report and drop it in
the mail. Do y’all know how much behind the scenes
work goes into running our Local Union? The 798
staff, under the direction of Business Manager Danny
Hendrix and Financial Secretary Wade Pilgreen, has
100’s of daily tasks, and not one less important than
the other. And professionals, you bet. Imagine supervising the best welding school
in America, or running an efficient Dispatch office. How about answering hundreds
of calls daily. And don’t forget typists, accountants, attorneys, PR people, advisors,
supervisors, and maintenance personnel, to name a few. Yes, I can send in a report,
but it requires a specialized team effort to get it back to the best membership in the
UA. I know we demand a lot, but Brothers and Sisters, we get a lot. Thank you 798
staff for a job very well done each and every day.
The Alabama Republican primary has concluded, and there was no surprise.
Senator Gerald Dial, my assumed opponent for many months, won the primary last
week, and we will face off in November. Senator Dial, as many of you will remember,
is not a Labor friendly guy. His take on working people: He will protect them from
union thugs like me. In fact he raised and spent well over $300,000.00 in one of
the most expensive republican primaries ever undertaken in my part of the world.
His contributors included names like State Farm, ALFA, Business Council, and the
Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few.
Of course we will fight the fight, and we will never back down. Mr. Larry Bulman
at the United Association said “We will never quit this race, because it is right, and
it is just.” And I realize that we will never have the funds that the Senator can raise.
I’m told that the GOP is prepared to raise whatever it takes to protect the seat for the
Republican majority, and a million dollars is not out of the question. That is evidently the worth of keeping a union man out of the Alabama Legislature; a million dollars.
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That remains to be seen, but I am going to work my butt off to give working people
in the south a better chance to be heard. We will be in fund-raising mode right up to
election time because we must have funds if we are to have a fighting chance. If you
can help in any way, please let me know.
Brothers and Sisters, we are blessed. Danny, Wade, our UA Pipeline Leadership,
and the entire negotiating team have finalized our National Pipeline Agreement for a
three year term. Thanks, guys, for all you do. You hit a grand slam this time.
The Sheehan job for Gulf South has finally kicked off, and welding on the
first directional drill is under way. All construction activities will be handled from the
Lucedale, Mississippi lay down yard. Bobby Taylor, from Lake Charles, Louisiana, is
our Steward. Michael Hawkins is our Welder Foreman.
Don’t hesitate to call me if I can be of assistance. If I can help you, I will. I hope
to see y’all on the R.O.W. this summer.
BLACK SCHROEDER
TX
409/753-2264 918/663-6520 Press 2
About the time you think things couldn’t get any
better in the Pipeline industry, they do. Our Business
Manager, Financial Secretary-Treasurer, along with
UA Representatives Tom Gross, David Barnett, and
the rest of the negotiation committee ended up with a
fantastic new contract. In my opinion, this contract, as
a whole, is the best I have seen in the 37 years I have
been a member of this Local Union. Thank you to
every one of you for a job well done.
Brothers and Sisters, it is very important that you read and understand your agreement. There is a lot of new verbiage and changes. The next Steward School will be
very important for all members to attend; especially if you are intending on working
as a Steward or Welder Foreman.
The new 401-K money negotiated on the contractor’s side, and the UA Standard of
Excellence placed into our agreement is a giant step into the future. Our leadership
recognizes that you cannot do today’s job with yesterday’s methods, and still be in
business tomorrow.
We are still finding our members working non-union. When you are caught, the
Executive Board is going to expel you from this Local union, with a raised initiation fee. “You Will No Longer Be Part Of This Organization.” Please don’t
become a part of the problem of the abundance of cheap labor in Texas.
I would like to thank Price Gregory for taking a stab at doing gathering work for
Anadarko, out in West Texas; 0.02% repair rate. You can’t get much better than that.
I have pre-jobbed two jobs with Snelson for an undetermined amount of anomaly
digs on Spread 1 & 2 of the Bridge Tex Pipeline in Early and Merkel, Texas. They
started 6-2-14 and the approximate completion is two weeks. There are still several
projects out for bid this year; at this time there is no news about any of our contractors being successful.
Again, I would like to thank everyone who helped man the work in Texas so far this
year. I truly believe, on almost all the projects, you showed what skilled craftsmanship is really about. If I can be of any assistance to anyone, please don’t hesitate to
contact me.
RICK TAYLOR
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NY, PA, RI,
VT, VA, WV
918/270-6739 918/663-6520 Press 7
The Negotiating Committee has agreed on a new
National Pipeline Agreement which went into effect
June 1st. This agreement is for the next three years
and covers Union pipeline work across the United
States. There are some significant changes to this
agreement. Some of the highlights are: Helpers
will receive four hours of waiting time; 401-K
for all members; and initial travel pay on the
third check. This Agreement is posted on the 798
web page. Download a copy and read it when you have a little time. It’s to your
benefit to know and understand the Contract you work under.
The work outlook is very promising for the next few years, up to 2017. The larger
Gas Transmission companies are preparing for a run on large diameter pipelines;
as the year progresses some of these are being bid, and some are waiting approval.
With natural gas production in Marcellus/Utica on a steep upward curve, midstream
companies are developing plans to rework their existing pipelines, or build new ones
to help move the regions gas to market.
Job Notifications recently received include Otis Eastern 2-24” new lay projects
in Maryland for BG&E. Pete Gould & Sons 12” & 20” new lay project in West
Virginia for Mark West, and Price Gregory has 18 miles of 30” for Rice Midstream in
Pennsylvania.
If I can be of any assistance, please call.
As Always... Be Safe! Be Proud! Be Union!
Pre-Jobs:
Alex E. Paris Contracting Company:
Washington, PA. 4.2 miles of 12” pipe/new lay for Mark West Energy. Welder
Foreman, Robert Bell. Superintendent, Dave Duncan. Mainline rates. 5-10’s.
Apex Pipeline Services, Inc.:
Hastings, WV. 7 miles of 20” pipe/new lay for Eureka Hunter. Welder Foreman,
Charlie Thomas. Superintendent, Cecil Hill. Mainline Rates. 5-10’s.
Appellation Pre-Fab, LLC:
Jackson Township, PA. 2”-24” compressor station installation for DTE Energy/
Pike Company. Welder Foreman, Todd Barrett. Superintendent, Tim Teaberry.
Special Agreement Rates. 6-10’s.
Associated Pipeline Contractors:
East Waterford, PA. Construct approximately 14 miles of 36” pipeline for Spectra
Energy. Welder Foreman, Anthony Loggins. Superintendent, Landon Duncan.
Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
Contractors Rental Corporation:
Uniontown, PA. 200’ of 6” & 8” piping Station POD for Columbia Pipeline of PA.
Welder Foreman, Brett Strickland. Superintendent, Ted Williams. Mainline Rates.
5-10’s.
Global Pipeline, LLC:
West Union, WV. 5,000’ of 20” pipe/new lay and fabrication. For Crestwood LP.
Welder Foreman, Dave Gainer. Superintendent, Terry Gandee. Mainline Rates.
5-10’s.
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.:
- Sandyville, WV. Wire line 16” & 20” pipelines for Columbia Group. Welder
Foreman, Casey Irvine. Superintendent, Rusty McNichols. Mainline Rates.
6-10’s.
- Willow Street, PA. Facility Modifications @ 4 locations/hydro test 2-24” lines
for Williams (Transco). Welder Foreman, Gary Mullin. Superintendent, Gary
Seidel. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
- Owens Mills, MD. Relocate 700’ of 20” dual lines/1-20” flange for Columbia
Pipeline. Welder Foreman, Sonny Brewer. Superintendent, Bill Adams. Mainline
Rates. 6-10’s.
Mannon Pipeline, LLC:
- Finleyville, PA. Station fabrication/2” thru 16” piping for EQT. Welder Foreman,
Dennis Myers. Superintendent, Dwain Mannon. Station Agreement, Higher Rates.
5-10’s.
- Pine Grove, WV. Station fabrication/2”-20” piping for Eureka Hunter. Welder
Foreman, Brian Lloyd. Superintendent, Chad Sites. Station Agreement, Higher
Rates. 5-10’s.
Michels Pipeline:
- Pennsboro, WV. 8,408’ of 16” & 1,538’ of 12”/new lay for Antero Resources.
Welder Foreman, Floyd East. Superintendent, Kirk Baker. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
- Tunkhannock, PA. 16,500’ of 20” & 3,500’ of 24”/new lay for Williams Pipeline.
Welder Foreman, Mike Green. Superintendent, Jeff Waggoner. Mainline Rates.
6-10’s.
- Osceola, PA. 9,400’ of various size 8”-10”/9,400’ of 16”/new lay for Dominion
Pipeline. Welder Foreman, Juan Rivera. Superintendent, Todd Bradshaw.
Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
- Claysville, PA. Launchers & Receivers 5 Locations OH, PA, VA, & WV for
Columbia Pipeline Group. Welder Foreman, Shane Sheffield. Superintendent,
Jimmy Hoy. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s
Minnesota Limited:
Adamsburg, PA. Replace approximately 3,000’ of 16” pipe for Columbia Pipeline
Group. Welder Foreman, Paul Lemon. Superintendent, William Burleson.
Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
Otis Eastern Services, Inc.:
Addison, NY. 12,000’ of 12” replacement for National Fuel Gas. Welder Foreman,
Dale Barefoot. Superintendent, Butch Niedermaier. Special Agreement, Higher
Rates. 6-10’s.
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Over & Under Piping Contractors:
Williston, VT. 42 miles of 12” pipe/new lay for Vermont Gas Systems. Welder
Foreman, Ray Brumley. Superintendent, Fred Robinson. Special Agreement,
Higher Rates. 5-10’s & 1-8.
Pipe Line Energy Group:
Moundsville, WV. 7,576’ of 12” & 9,359’ of 4”/new lay for Williams Field
Services. Welder Foreman, Charles Haynes. Superintendent, Eddie Smith.
Mainline Rates. 5-12’s.
Precision Pipeline, LLC:
- Canton, PA. Approximately 8.5 miles of 6”-8”-10” & 12”/new lay for Access
Midstream. Welder Foreman, Andy Hunt. Superintendent, Chad Ward. Mainline
Rates. 6-10’s.
- Washington, PA. 18,000’ of 10” new lay for Access Midstream. Welder
Foreman, Scotty Scott. Superintendent, Mark Wright. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
Price Gregory International:
- Cogan Station, PA. 29,199’ of 16” & 9,713’ of 8” pipe/new lay for PVR Partners/
Regency Energy. Welder Foreman, Dave Ferguson. Superintendent, Jack Burch.
Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
- Renovo, PA. Take-up & relay; 20”-26” & retest 24” & 26” Line for Dominion
Transmission. Welder Foreman, Brian Anderson. Superintendent, Gary Pelham.
Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
- Export, PA. 6”-10”-12” & 20” pipe/ various lengths/48,757’ for Dominion
Transmission. Welder Foreman, Rodger Hastings. Superintendent, Doug Gregory.
Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
Rockford Corporation:
- Montrose, PA. 1,600’ of 16” and fabrication for Williams Midstream. Welder
Foreman, Kyle Tigert. Superintendent, Kevlin Shaw. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s
- Claysville, PA. 6,000’ of 12” pipe/new lay for Williams. Welder Foreman, Lester
Boyd. Superintendent, Mickey Langston. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
- Lumberport, WV. 6.6 miles of 20” pipe/new lay for Summit Midstream. Welder
Foreman, Don East. Superintendent, Kevin Newcomb. Mainline Rates. 6-10’s.
Sullivan and Martin Contractors:
Lincoln, ME. 3.5 miles of 6” pipe/new lay for Infrasource Inc./Bangor Gas.
Welder Foreman, Tom Mason. Superintendent, Doug McDougal. Special
Agreement Rates. 5-10’s.
Union Pipeline, Inc.:
Evans City, PA. 12,989’ of 16” & 9,038’ of 12”/new lay for Mart West/Poly Cor.
Welder Foreman, Brian Filipowski. Superintendent, Larry Drake. Mainline Rates.
5-10’s.
Welded Construction, L.P.:
Lebanon, PA. 99,264’ of 36”/removal and retirement of 24” for Spectra Energy/
Texas Eastern. Welder Foreman, Les Pitts. Superintendent, Art Gavlock. Mainline
Rates. 6-10’s.
CHRIS LANCASTER
IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, TN
918/270-6735 918/663-6520 Press 1
I am writing this report from home, after returning
from Ohio pre-jobbing work. The work in my area is
starting strong. I have pre-jobbed several jobs in the
last few weeks with more coming in almost every day.
I hope everyone is taking advantage of these good
times and going out to work. Let me mention, as I
have said many times in the past, most of this work is
a 45 and 12” Branch Test. If you are having problems
in these areas, I encourage you to go to the Training
Center and brush up on these tests. In my opinion,
it would be better to spend a little more time brushing up, than to miss out on a job
completely because of a missed test.
I want to thank Danny, David, Wade, Tom and the negotiation committee for their
hard work and dedication in getting us a new 3 year agreement. I know they have
spent many hours going over this agreement with a fine-toothed comb to make it
work best for all of us. I am sure we will all benefit from this agreement, but it’s up to
you to read it. You need to understand it and know how the changes will affect you;
on the job, as well as your personal financial security.
As evident in my pre-job list, there is work going on out there. Let’s go out and
make the best of it; work smarter, work safer, and have a prosperous work season! If
I can be of help don’t hesitate to call. I am hard to get ahold of sometimes, especially
in the middle of pre-jobbing, so if I don’t call back just call me again; I will get back
to you as soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for your patience.
Pre-Jobs:
1127 Construction:
Cleveland, OH. 5000’ of 20” replacement. Welder Foreman, Dave Kandel.
Superintendent, Jeff Smith. Working 5-10’s and 1-8. Approx. completion 8-1-14.
Ace Pipeline:
Hannibal, OH. 10 miles of 10-8” dual lay. Welder Foreman, Chad Thomas.
Superintendent, Sam Jarvis. Working 5-11’s. Approx. completion 10-1-14.
Appalachian Pipeline:
Greenville, NC. 2698’ of 4-8” replacement. Welder Foreman, Greg Cooper.
Superintendent, Tommy Warren. Working 6-10’s. Special Agreement. Approx.
completion 6-25-14.
B&G Pipeline:
- Sophia, NC. 1500’of 8” plus 2 meter stations. Welder Foreman, Naaman
Warren. Superintendent, Darrel Wright. Working 6-10’s. Special Agreement.
Approx. completion 7-1-14.
- Stem, NC. 2-16” Compressor Fab. Welder Foreman, Doug Elliott.
Superintendent, Aaron Schales. Working 6-10’s. Special Agreement. Approx.
completion 6-30-14.
CBC Pipeline:
- Cadiz, OH. 26,400’ of 10”. Welder Foreman, Billy Martel. Superintendent, Mark
Elliott. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 7-15-14.
- Carrollton, OH. 28,100’ of 12”. Welder Foreman, George Houston.
Superintendent, Brian Garland. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-15-14.
- Cadiz, OH. 70,000’ of 12”-4”. Welder Foreman, Doug Boulet. Superintendent,
Pat Roton. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-1-14.
Charps Welding:
Smith Creek, MI. Various anomaly digs. Welder Foreman, Jeremy Tunny.
Superintendent DJ Omang. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 12-1-14.
Contractor Rentals:
Graysville, IN. 0.45 miles 8” river crossing. Welder Foreman, Don Warns.
Superintendent, Jeff Johnson. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-4-14.
Geeding Construction:
Anderson, IN. 12-10” anomaly digs. Welder Foreman, Luke Hahn.
Superintendent, Dusty Lickteig. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 6-21-14.
Henkels & McCoy:
- Mansfield, OH. 4-20” wire line. Welder Foreman, Randy Shepard.
Superintendent, Wesley Bogard. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-1-14.
- Lake George, MI. 36” tie-in on meter header. Welder Foreman, Robert
Humphrey. Superintendent, Jeff Fate. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion
7-3-14.
- Rochester Hill, MI. 5000’ of 20” replacement. Welder Foreman, Dan Pawloski.
Superintendent, Ben Pace. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-1-14.
Infrasource Construction:
Stausser, OH. 2 miles 12” replacement. Welder Foreman, Jeff Young.
Superintendent, Gordon Dubay. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 8-24-14.
Land Services, Inc.:
Plymouth, IN. 700’ of 12” road change out. Welder Foreman, Morgan Scott.
Superintendent, Dave Schweitzer. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 6-20-14.
Mid-Ohio:
- Vandalia, OH. 6.5 miles of 12”. Welder Foreman, Ilya Kalinin. Superintendent,
James C Hawk. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 9-2-14.
- Barberton, OH. 14,000’ of 30” replacement. Welder Foreman, Brandon Leasure.
Superintendent, Kirk Harrold. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 10-31-14.
Minnesota Limited:
- Huntington, IN. 600’ of 8” replacement. Welder Foreman, Frank Sarrazola.
Superintendent, Matt Austin. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 7-1-14.
- Centerville, OH. 20” receiver plus fab. Welder Foreman, John Bennett.
Superintendent, Gary Hawk. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 7-9-14.
- Mount Sterling, OH. 11,900’ of 12” replacement. Welder Foreman, Tim
Schwediman. Superintendent, Mark Carpenter. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 8-16-14.
Otis Eastern:
Harrison, OH. 20” anomaly digs. Welder Foreman, Troy Carter. Superintendent,
Scott Middaugh. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 7-14-14.
Pete Gould & Sons:
Clarington, OH. 75,000’ of 20”. Welder Foreman, Steve Thomas. Superintendent,
Rick Perkins. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 7-1-14.
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Pipeline Energy Group:
Triadelphia, WV. 12,770’ of 12”. Welder Foreman, Nathen Lampton.
Superintendent, Bub Smith. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 7-26-14.
Precision Pipeline:
- Antrim, OH. 5.8 miles of 20”. Welder Foreman, Blake Cox. Superintendent, Trot
Stamper. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 7-10-14.
- Oxford, MI. 50.9 miles of 30”. Welder Foreman, Raymond Johnson.
Superintendent, Jake Breunig. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 9-1-14.
Price Gregory:
Lisbon, OH. 14.16 miles of 16”. Welder Foreman, Randy Mathis.
Superintendent, Todd Burleson. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 9-1-14.
Roberts Pipeline:
Niles, MI. 11-8” valve replacements. Welder Foreman, James Owens.
Superintendent, David Hill. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 7-10-14.
UPI:
Ironwood, MI. 30” integrity digs. Welder Foreman, Steve Jackson.
Superintendent, Justin Dittmar. Working 5-10’s. Approx. completion 12-1-14.
Welded Construction:
- Caldwell, OH. 92,590’ of 8-10” dual lay. Welder Foreman, Keith Carroll.
Superintendent, Kevin Ekleberry. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 9-1-14.
- Coldwater, MI. 21.1 miles of 36”. Welder Foreman, Bill Ferguson.
Superintendent, Rob Seebeck. Working 6-10’s. Approx. completion 8-18-14.
65 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 20, 1947
Joseph Tallerico
60 +
YEARS
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 7, 1952
60 +
YEARS
918/270-6736 918/663-6520 Press 3
I would like to start my report by thanking all the
UA Members who attended the Pima County Hearing
on approval of the Sierrita Pipeline. The Sierrita
Pipeline is approximately 60 miles of 36 inch diameter
pipe. It runs from near Tucson, AZ, to the US-Mexico
Border, and terminates near Sasabe, AZ. Members
from Phoenix Local 469, and Local 798 stood sideby-side to ask for approval of the pipeline. Kinder
Morgan has chosen Price Gregory to construct the
pipeline, and to use union labor.
During the first meeting at Pima County Board of Supervisors, the County
Administrator, Chuck Huckelberry, addressed labor representatives that filled almost
every seat in the courthouse. He stated that the Board and Kinder Morgan were very
close to an agreement. We relayed our desire to go to work, do what we do best, and
earn money to support our families. I feel we are very close to accomplishing these
goals concerning Sierrita.
We are also starting a project for Enterprise in Boulder, WY, which includes rehab
on stations, and some well hook-ups. We hope this type of work grows throughout
the year. We are trying our best to show Enterprise that our members are worth every
dime, and are unmatched in the industry.
The job we had for Xcel in Henderson, CO, has been very successful; laying of
pipe is completed with a repair rate under 1%. Rumor has it Xcel wants to use
Snelson on future projects in the area due to the great craftsmanship on this project.
Hank Sullivent, Welder Foreman, and Steve Schreibvogel, Steward, should be recognized for their tremendous leadership shown on the job site. Both men are working
to advance the company, and the union. With jobs like this, we can only gain more
work, and man-hours for our membership. I did not receive one negative call from
the membership regarding this project.
I will finish my report by asking everyone to speak up for our union, union labor,
and for the benefits it brings to the membership, and their families. We have to keep
pushing our beliefs that all workers deserve fair pay and benefits. Danny Hendrix
and the negotiating committee showed us how important that is, and the rewards of
resilience, when they were successful in obtaining waiting time for our helpers in our
new 3 year contract. These are benefits fought for; not given. If I can be of help, do
not hesitate to call.
Pre Jobs since last report:
Snelson:
– Mountain Green, UT. 3.3 miles of replacement for Questar Gas. Welder
Foreman, Chris Jost. Steward, Jordan Lindsay. High Scale. Working 6-10’s.
– Boulder, WY. 20 inch Pig Launchers and Fab for Enterprise Products. Welder
Foreman, Alan Beesley. Steward, Cody Davis. High Scale. Working 5-10’s.
60 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JANUARY 13, 1953
Dean Kiser
Apple Creek, OH
Welder
60 +
YEARS
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 29, 1951
Tommy Robison
Lamar, OK
Welder
55 +
YEARS
INITIATED
NOVEMBER 3, 1955
Roger Bowshier
S. Coffeyville, OK
Welder
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INITIATED
JUNE 4, 1953
Earl Kesner
Eufaula, OK
Welder
AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, WY
YEARS
Tulsa, OK
Welder
60 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 8, 1954
Evart, MI
Welder
60 +
YEARS
Kerens, TX
Welder
60 +
YEARS
William McCleary
YEARS
INITIATED
JANUARY 16, 1951
Everett “Ed” Smith
Meridian, MS
Welder
55 +
YEARS
INITIATED
NOVEMBER 1, 1957
Herbert Byley
Bronson, TX
Welder
INITIATED
JUNE 1, 1954
Kenneth Kilcrease, Sr.
INITIATED
OCTOBER 2, 1953
Fred Merlino, Jr.
Clendenin, WV
Welder
60 +
INITIATED
DECEMBER 1, 1953
Stanley Bieri
Antlers, OK
Welder
Bernard Gaston
CHAD GILBERT
60 +
Kenneth Battles
Waynesburg, PA
Welder
60 +
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 18, 1953
Zelienople, PA
Welder
60 +
YEARS
INITIATED
FEBRUARY 4, 1952
Frank Tellerico
Canonsburg, PA
Welder
55 +
YEARS
INITIATED
NOVEMBER 27, 1957
Edward de la Houssaye, Jr.
Bayou Vista, TX
Welder
Members Honored With U.A. Certificates
55 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
MAY 27, 1957
55 +
YEARS
Coy Edwards
James Faucett
Holdenville, OK
Welder
55 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
SEPTEMBER 20, 1955
50 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
DECEMBER 10, 1963
50 +
YEARS
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
JUNE 24, 1963
50 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
NOVEMBER 3, 1964
Donald Wilson
Bald Knob, AR
Welder
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
OCTOBER 28, 1964
50 +
YEARS
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
50 +
YEARS
Mena, AR
Welder
INITIATED
OCTOBER 1, 1964
Billy Hawkins
50 +
YEARS
YEARS
INITIATED
OCTOBER 28, 1968
Donald Armstrong
Crescent City, FL
Helper
INITIATED
NOVEMBER 15, 1961
55 +
YEARS
Hobert Hundley, Sr.
50 +
YEARS
Albert Ashby
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JANUARY 27, 1964
Robert Greenfield
Villisca, IA
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JUNE 30, 1964
Burl McCord
Laurel, MS
Welder
45 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JANUARY 20, 1966
John Bennett
Santa Claus, IN
Welder
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INITIATED
OCTOBER 25, 1958
South Point, OH
Welder
INITIATED
OCTOBER 19, 1962
55 +
YEARS
Hallettsville, TX
Welder
50 +
YEARS
YEARS
INITIATED
OCTOBER 28, 1964
Jerry Gump
Clendenin, WV
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 6, 1964
Louin “Sonny” Norris
Perrysburg, OH
Welder
45 +
YEARS
INITIATED
APRIL, 25, 1966
Bill Davis
Spiro, OK
Welder
INITIATED
OCTOBER 19, 1962
John Balch
Grove, OK
Welder
50 +
INITIATED
NOVEMBER 23, 1956
Donald “Cheyenne” Pate
Charles Balch
Tularosa, NM
Journeyman Spacer
Dundas, IL
Welder
45 +
INITIATED
MAY 4, 1959
Waynesboro, TN
Welder
Charles Kilgore
APRIL 21, 1960
Darrel Wright
YEARS
Bill Garrett
SEPTEMBER 24, 1964
I N I T I AT E D
INITIATED
APRIL 17, 1964
55 +
Rush Springs, OK
Welder
Theodore, AL
Welder
50 +
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 3, 1964
Atlanta, TX
Welder
Jay Hendley
Village Mills, TX
Welder
YEARS
50 +
Donald Armstrong
Marietta, OH
Welder
Charles “Buddy” Kervin
50 +
I N I T I AT E D
JULY 8, 1964
Jack Ezell
Farmerville, LA
Welder
INITIATED
DECEMBER 2, 1958
Durant, OK
Welder
Emery, SD
Welder
William “Clark” Eastwood
50 +
YEARS
Dale Anderson
Donald Warren
YEARS
55 +
William “Okie” Gilbert
Neches, TX
Welder
Sour Lake, TX
Journeyman Spacer
50 +
I N I T I AT E D
JULY 23, 1959
Jenks, OK
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MAY 25, 1964
Waylan “Lamar” Harlan
Winnfield, LA
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
OCTOBER 4, 1960
George Pendergraft
Seneca, MO
Welder
45 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 12, 1965
Emmitt Elliott
Campti, LA
Welder
55 +
YEARS
INITI AT E D
SEPTEMBER 19, 1957
Howard Rush
North Zulch, TX
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INIT I AT E D
MAY 25, 1964
Larry Balch
Hobbs, NM
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INIT I AT E D
JULY 22, 1964
Charles Haynes
Bald Knob, AR
Welder
50 +
YEARS
INIT I AT E D
OCTOBER 6, 1964
55 +
YEARS
Benjamin “Gail” Sample
50 +
YEARS
INITI AT E D
AUGUST 15, 1968
Donald Hawkins, Sr.
Bastrop, LA
Welder
I N I T I AT E D
MAY 16, 1961
Kenneth Bloomfield
Cleveland, OK
Welder
50 +
YEARS
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
OCTOBER 31, 1961
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
JULY 10, 1964
YEARS
Sparks, OK
Welder
50 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
APRIL 11, 1969
Jerry Jennings
Coolville, OH
Welder
YEARS
I N I T I ATED
MAY 6, 1964
Searcy, AR
Welder
50 +
YEARS
YEARS
I N I T I ATED
AUGUST 15, 1960
Leland Scott
Wetumka, OK
Welder
45 +
YEARS
I N I T I ATED
OCTOBER 27, 1965
Louie Langley
Morrilton, AR
Journeyman Spacer
INITIATED
OCTOBER 1, 1964
55 +
YEARS
Clifton Throneberry
50 +
YEARS
Cecil Burnette
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
APRIL 17, 1964
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 12, 1963
Larry Sportsman
Colorado Springs, CO
Welder
45 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MAY 3, 1965
Donnie Monceaux
Lake Charles, LA
Welder
YEARS
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 19, 1964
Delbert Hundley
Wayne, WV
Helper
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 21, 1962
Cambridge, OH
Journeyman Spacer
50 +
YEARS
Henry Drown
50 +
YEARS
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 26, 1968
Henry Redifer
Thomasville, GA
Welder
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INITIATED
AUGUST 9, 1963
David Kelley
Bloomsburg, PA
Journeyman Spacer
50 +
YEARS
Oscar Townsend
YEARS
INITIATED
JUNE 10, 1964
Wooster, OH
Welder
INITIATED
JANUARY 13, 1960
Curtis Wall
West Monroe, LA
Welder
45 +
INITIATED
JANUARY 19, 1959
Buffington Tittle, Jr.
Florien, LA
Welder
Ida, LA
Welder
YEARS
INITIATED
OCTOBER 17, 1963
55 +
Ivan Degeyter
Charles Huff
50 +
INITIATED
MAY 14, 1958
Broken Arrow, OK
Welder
Russell Springs, KY
Journeyman Spacer
Andrew Hess
50 +
INITIATED
OCTOBER 23, 1957
James Schnebly
Sikeston, MO
Welder
Allen Purvis, Sr.
YEARS
I N I T I ATED
DECEMBER 6, 1963
Robert “Bob” Brown
Ellisville, MS
Welder
45 +
55 +
Grant Sample
50 +
Joseph Henderson
50 +
I N I T I ATED
JUNE 30, 1956
Tulsa, OK
Welder
Claremore, OK
Welder
Claysville, PA
Welder
YEARS
55 +
Montgomery, TX
Welder
George Plants, Jr.
45 +
I N I T I AT E D
AUGUST 16, 1956
Saltillo, TX
Welder
45 +
YEARS
INITIATED
OCTOBER 25, 1966
James Russum
Flowery Branch, GA
Welder
Members Honored With U.A. Certificates
45 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
AUGUST 11, 1966
Danny Simms
Wilmot, AR
Welder
40 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
JULY 5, 1973
Timothy Hart
Mount Pleasant, MI
Welder
35 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
APRIL 24, 1978
45 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
SEPTEMBER 18, 1975
Mitch “Groovy Man” Leihr
Collinston, LA
Welder
30 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
JULY 23, 1980
Johnny Vaught
Dallas, TX
Welder
YEARS
Kenneth Tawney
40 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
AUGUST 26, 1974
Jimmy Manley
Russellville, AL
Welder
35 +
YEARS
Dennis Ashby
YEARS
45 +
I N I T I AT E D
AUGUST 7, 1978
Gilbert Burch
Pineland, TX
Welder
35 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
OCTOBER 12, 1978
Pioneer, LA
Welder
40 +
YEARS
Dennis Myers
35 +
YEARS
I N I T I AT E D
MAY 20, 1981
Charles Yates, Jr.
Tuppers Plains, OH
Welder
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 17, 1979
Steve Edwards
Wetumka, OK
Journeyman Spacer
30 +
YEARS
Kevin Pattison
YEARS
INITIATED
MARCH 19, 1974
Washington, PA
Welder
INITIATED
JULY 30, 1981
Jimmy Freeman
Quinlan, TX
Journeyman Spacer
30 +
INITIATED
JUNE 14, 1965
Joe Thornhill
Mineral Wells, WV
Journeyman Spacer
Marion, MI
Welder
35 +
I N I T I AT E D
MAY 20, 1968
Halifax, PA
Welder
25 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MAY 8, 1986
Frank Bowker
McPherson, KS
Welder
40 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MAY 14, 1974
Glen “Squirrel” Bird
Clendenin, WV
Welder
40 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MAY 16, 1972
Marc Pattison
Claysville, PA
Journeyman Spacer
35 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JUNE 15, 1976
Billy “Clint” Fears
Shelbyville, TN
Welder
30 +
YEARS
INITIATED
NOVEMBER 3, 1980
Glenn “Kenneth” Hamm
Williford, AR
Welder
25 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JUNE 10, 1986
Ervin Cole
Spray, OR
Journeyman Spacer
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40 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MARCH 4, 1974
40 +
YEARS
Paul Davis
Edward Easley, Jr.
Nacogdoches, TX
Welder
40 +
YEARS
INITIATED
MAY 16, 1972
Elvis Stilwell
Bald Knob, AR
Welder
35 +
YEARS
INITIATED
SEPTEMBER 15, 1978
Ivoryton, CT
Welder
40 +
YEARS
Wilmar, AR
Welder
35 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JANUARY 20, 1981
Richard Joeris
Buffalo Gap, TX
Welder
25 +
YEARS
INITIATED
JANUARY 30, 1989
Mike Hawk
Dover, OH
Welder
INITIATED
APRIL 12, 1976
Terry L. Langley
Laurel, MS
Journeyman Spacer
YEARS
INITIATED
FEBRUARY 26, 1974
Michael Strickland
Samuel Jacks, Jr.
30 +
INITIATED
MAY 26, 1972
Pottsville, AR
Welder
30 +
YEARS
INITIATED
AUGUST 21, 1980
John Sweetin
Blanco, OK
Journeyman Spacer
25 +
YEARS
INITIATED
APRIL 12, 1986
Robbie Miller
Valliant, OK
Welder
Steward School - 2014
I would like to thank Danny, Wade, Tom Gross, David Barnett, and the rest
are willing to take anything – call in on Friday night, then answer your
of the negotiating committee for their hard work, and diligence in bargaining phone on Saturday! The odds are highly in your favor.
for another fair contract. We are fortunate to have men of their caliber estab- It has been a peculiar year so far, with relation to how the work has broke in
lishing our wages, benefits, and work conditions. I’m sure that not all will
the past few years. This year started extremely well with January, February,
like everything, but that is the nature of any work rules. We can take pride in and March being some of the largest mid-winter months on record. We then
the hard work these guys have shown in attempting to make our contract fair went into a slight lull that continued through Steward School. I attribute the
for both our membership, and the contractors we work for. I think fairness
slow start of the pipeline season to the rainy weather. The north and southis the ultimate goal. I believe with skilled workers having the upper hand in
east were drenched in early spring, and are still getting enough to make for
today’s job market, these guys negotiated both reasonably, and fairly to get
poor R.O.W conditions. This is making some of the jobs a slow-go, even
what the market allows, and give what current work trends dictate.
with having a late kick-off. When you take a dispatch, consider that the job
I would also like to thank the PLCA negotiators. I was fortunate enough to
may last longer than planned, because of these conditions.
have worked for, and been friends with, a company owner, Clarence Guice,
At this writing, we have approximately 750 Welders, 120 Journeymen, and
before he passed. He had a philosophy that the profits of a job were like a
over 1,000 Helpers on the Out-of-Work List; even as applications for availbig pie, and you needed to share that pie with all that sat at
able jobs on the Jobline are slowing. Last year Danny had
the table. If you don’t share, and try to hog it, it will choke
Jerry Ryan, Organizer, come in and assist us in covering the
you. The owners allowing helpers waiting time, improving
orders when they were going un-filled; Danny has stated
low scale wages and benefits, along with establishing a
that he will probably do that again this year. I don’t know
401K in addition to the defined benefit retirement we already
when that will take place; the work will dictate it.
enjoy, is definitely sharing the pie.
When we experience problems filling orders, Dispatch will
By Kevin Leeper
We are probably blessed beyond 90% of all American
assist Jerry and the B.A’s in maintaining lists of people
workers. The volume of work we have, the work rules, the wage and benefit
interested in work. This will consist of Helpers wanting to work as Journeypackage we enjoy, and now not one, but two retirement programs, are unmen and Welders, non-book Welders, and individuals interested in going to
equaled in today’s job market. The demand for good pipeliners made these
work as Helpers who don’t currently belong to 798. We will also maintain
negotiations civil, and reasonable at the owner/union level. Continued fair
the bio’s on Travelers. In the past, we have found that if we start these lists
bargaining is possible, but only by your hard work, and the work ethics you
too early, the potential applicants will have moved on to some other employdisplay on the R.O.W. Typically the work we do today determines whether
ment, and our time is wasted trying to contact them. It is best if we wait
the contractor will hire us tomorrow. I don’t think negotiations are much
until we have need; the lists become pretty in-effective when people become
different... just a larger scale. Our goal over the next three years should be
frustrated from waiting. In the meantime, the few spots that are coming
to work toward making us all worthy of another fair, equitable negotiation!
available are being turned over to the B.A.’s.
The work is finally breaking, and orders are coming into the Dispatch Office
The Dispatch Office is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM
at a pace that is somewhat difficult to keep up with. As is typical, Monand typically 1/2 day on Saturdays. We can be reached at (918) 610-2761
days and Fridays are the days we receive the most orders. Consequently,
if you need assistance. The Jobline can be called Monday thru Friday from
Tuesdays and Saturdays are the days we dispatch the most people. We
5:00 PM until 7:00 AM at (918) 610-2745. Remember, we are in the Central
are already having trouble filling orders on Saturday. I have tried, but am
Time Zone. Take a look at what your retirement is with 1,800 hours, and
unable, to convince the Welder Foremen that Fridays are a bad day to order;
give us a call to go to work. You can probably still get the time in if you
people typically want Saturdays to spend time with their families, not wait
don’t wait much longer!
around for a phone call. The positive side is that if you want to work, and
Dispatch
Report
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Joey Gandee and Family would like to thank
the Voluntary Fund for the thoughtful gift. It
was greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who
contribute to the Voluntary Fund. Also, a
special thank you to Jerry Swiney and Rick
Taylor.
Randal Taylor and Family greatly appreciate
the help they received from the Voluntary
Fund. Thank you to all the 798 men and
women who contribute to the fund. Special
thanks to Jerry Swiney and Rick Taylor.
Donald Pitts thanks the Pipeliners Voluntary
Fund, and all who donate, for the help he
received. Special thanks to Doug Gochneaur.
Jesse Tinsley and Family thank all the Brothers
and Sisters for giving to the Voluntary Fund.
In March, when they were having a very
difficult time, you were all there to help out.
They are finally recovering and couldn’t be
any more appreciative. Local 798 is in their
prayers. Thank you!
Mikel DeVille and Family wish to thank all the
pipeliners who participate in the Voluntary
Fund for sending them money after Mikel’s
shoulder surgery. A special thanks to Jim
Warner, Wade Pilgreen, Mike Miller, Phillip
Wallace, and Clint Campbell.
John and Martha Tourangeau would like to
thank all the members who contributed to the
Voluntary Fund. The check they received will
help a lot after Martha’s back surgery. They
would like to extend their appreciation to
Alton Hill and Sandy Kirkland.
Tony and Judy Sonnier say thank you so much
for your generosity during Judy’s recent illness. At a time such as that, it was comforting
to know others were thinking and praying for
them. Your generosity will always be remembered. A special thank you to Glenda, Charlie
and Spencer Sonnier.
Cliff and Dianne Janise would like to send
a big thank you to Danny Hendrix, Wade
Pilgreen, and all the Brothers and Sisters
of Local Union 798 who contribute to the
Voluntary Fund. When one contributes to
the fund through all his or her working years,
you never think about being on the receiving
end of it. The check they received was greatly
appreciated.
Mark Hughes thanks everyone who contributes to the Voluntary Fund for the assistance
he received after the passing of his father, Earl
Hughes; a Retired Helper member of Local
798. He also thanks the Brothers and Sisters
for their support and prayers. Special thanks
to Guy Gregory, and Petey Dobbs.
Mark Eagleson wants to express his gratitude
for the money he received from the Voluntary
Fund. It will be helpful in paying medical bills.
Special thanks to Billy Palmer and 798. It was
greatly appreciated.
Winford “Buddy Love” Costlow says thank
you to his Brothers and Sisters who give to
the Voluntary Fund. It’s great to be a part of
such an upstanding family who takes care of
their own first! Thanks so much to Wade and
Danny. Special thanks to Black Schroeder.
Proudly clinging to his guns, Bible and Stinger!
God bless the U.S.A!
Kody Reynolds and Family cannot begin to
express how touched they are to receive your
generous gift. In their time of need they are
reminded of what’s truly important in life, and
that’s each other. They are so blessed to be a
part of an organization like Local 798.
Glenn and Betty Duffy would like to thank
Larry Rhodes, Wayne Morgan, and the crew
on the double joint rack in Steelton, PA for
their compassion on the death of Betty’s
mother. They would also like to thank Danny
Hendrix, Wade Pilgreen, and all those who
donate to the Voluntary Fund. Local 798 is a
fantastic union to belong to!
Doug Gochneaur and Family thank the
Voluntary Fund for the support. Their family
really appreciates the help.
Patricia Dyas and the Dyas Family wish to say
thank you to anyone who knew Terry Dyas
and was his Brother or Sister in 798. Thank
you for everything you did for the family in
their time of need. Terry battled throat cancer for a year and gave it all he had. Special
thanks to Wade Pilgreen for his help and support. Thank you all for your thoughts and
prayers.
Richard Behne says thank you to Wade, Danny,
and Local 798 for the 50 year Certificate. He
is thankful to his Heavenly Father for allowing
him to be a member of this great union for
fifty years.
Keve “Pnut” Blacksher would like to thank the
Sisters and Brothers who give to the Voluntary
Fund. A special thank you to Tommy Ray
Manning.
Warren Hall and Family sincerely thank the
Brothers and Sisters of Local 798 who donate
to the Voluntary Fund. The check received
was greatly appreciated. It’s awesome to be
part of a BIG family of Brothers and Sisters.
Warren continues to improve and hopes to
be back out there with you soon. A special
thanks to the ones who called and came to
the hospital.
Guy and Janice Harrell thank the Voluntary
Fund for the money they received after
Janice’s surgery. They are thankful the mass
on her colon was not cancer. Thank you for
the prayers and many calls they received from
their friends. To all who wrote letters; they
deeply appreciate your help.
Con Meads writes to thank all the Brothers
and Sisters who have donated to the Voluntary
Fund. He wants to thank everyone for keeping him and his family in their prayers.
Special thanks to Doug Jones, Terry and Pam
Thibodeaux, and Welder Chris Fizer.
Ann Nash and the extended Nash Family
wish to thank all those who have shared
their condolences, their warm memories, and
their love for a great husband, father, brother,
uncle, and friend! Thank you to all the pipeliners who made his life over the past 61 years
full of memories; his golden years a reality of
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which he had long dreamed. Thank you to the
Voluntary Fund for all the consideration during
his illness. Special thanks to Pee Wee Davis,
Roy Zander, Raymond and Grace Christmas,
and Tim and Eva Holt. Your thoughtfulness
and love shall always be remembered.
Tommy Boulware thanks the Voluntary Fund
for the assistance he received. It is a real
help toward hospital and doctor bills. Special
thanks to Raymond and Jane Scarborough,
and to all the members who give to the
Voluntary Fund.
George Varner wants to thank the Voluntary
Fund for the check received after his knee
replacement surgery. Thanks to all who
contribute to the fund with special thanks to
Booger Sandstorm and Charlie Garrett.
Bill Ferguson and Family deeply appreciate
your kindness, thoughts, and prayers during their time of sorrow. Thank you to the
Voluntary Fund for the help they received.
Keith and Shirley Edwards appreciate the help
received from the Voluntary Fund when Keith
had surgery. Thanks to all who contribute to
the Fund with special thanks to Darrell Turner,
Danny Hendrix, and Wade Pilgreen.
Donald Hawkins, Sr., writes to thank everyone
so much for the money that was sent to help
offset medical expenses incurred during his
recent surgery. It is truly gratifying to be a part
of an organization that voluntarily responds to
the needs of its members. A special thank you
to Billy Wayne Hawkins and Wayne Causey.
Clifford Sparkman would like to thank
everyone for the donation he received from
the Voluntary Fund upon the passing of his
wife, Susie. He would also like to thank
everyone for their thoughts and prayers during this time. He sends a special thank you
to Morris Fontenot, Johnny Areno, and Black
Schroeder.
Mark Simmons and Family say thank you to all
the Brothers and Sisters of Local 798 for their
support during the recent passing of his father.
Thanks to those who give to the Voluntary
Fund; giving is always easy, while receiving is
humbling, and greatly appreciated.
Ladd Krestan was surprised and very grateful
for the check he received from the Voluntary
Fund. He wants to thank everyone for the
generosity; he has always paid into the Fund,
though he never thought he would have to
need it. He will continue to contribute so
that someone else’s life will be touched by the
hard-working, good men and women of 798.
Melvin Hull wants to thank all the Brothers
and Sisters who contribute to the Voluntary
Fund for the check he received during his
recovery from heart surgery. The help was
greatly appreciated.
Beverly Maddox expresses her gratitude and
appreciation to all of her 798 Brothers and
Sisters who contribute to the Voluntary Fund,
for the check she received while recovering from her injury. Special thanks to Petey
Dobbs and Tina, Gordon Ham, Doug Lance,
Guy Gregory, all the Midwestern employees,
Adam Kehl, Reda Eames, Brenda Sickles, Amy
Fullington, George Ellis and Mike Shelton.
Robert G. Cherry, Journeyman Spacer,
El Paso, TX
Charles S. Duncan, Welder, Odem, TX
Michael D. Fitzhenry, Welder, Livingston, TX
Gregory Foreman, Welder, Sulphur, LA
Glen French, Helper, Santa Cruz, CA
Otis D. Hines, Helper, Skiatook, OK
Earle S. Ingram, Welder, Winnsboro, LA
Angelo M. Marlow, Helper, Memphis, TN
Robert W. Mays, Helper, Dellroy, OH
John R. Nichols, Jr., Welder, Bakersfield, CA
David L. Nunlee, Welder, Lakewood, CA
Calvin R. Philley, Welder, Denham Springs, LA
Donna L. Praskovich, Helper, Pittsburgh, PA
Gary T. Ramsey, Helper, Wetumka, OK
Larry D. Staggs, Journeyman Spacer,
Bald Knob, AR
Steven P. Taylor, Journeyman Spacer,
Pinch, WV
Kenneth L. Tucker, Journeyman Spacer,
Marion, LA
Richard L. Ungard, Helper, Dushore, PA
Dwaine G. Vickers, Helper, Clendenin, WV
Bobby G. Strickland, 78 year-old Retired Welder
of Wilmar, AR passed away April 4, 2014.
Donald K. Cramer, 66 year-old Retired Helper of
Indian Head, PA passed away April 12, 2014.
Terry L. Dyas, 67 year-old Retired Welder of
Fouke, AR passed away April 18, 2014.
Odis C. Miller, 51 year-old Welder of Fort
Towson, OK passed away April 29, 2014.
Joe C. Craft, 77 year-old Retired Journeyman
Spacer of Hattiesburg, MS passed away May 1,
2014.
Robert L. Moore, 66 year-old Retired Welder of
Fritch, TX passed away May 12, 2014.
Donald R. Combs, 73 year-old Retired
Journeyman Spacer of Fouke, AR passed away
May 13, 2014.
Jerry R. Voight, 70 year-old Retired Welder of
Okeechobee, FL passed away May 14, 2014.
Larry M. Parks, 71 year-old Retired Welder of
Lipan, TX passed away May 15, 2014.
Patrick H. Baxter, Jr., 95 year-old Retired
Journeyman Spacer of Idabel, OK passed away
May 16, 2014.
Charles W. Halley, 79 year-old Retired Welder of
Winnsboro, LA passed away May 17, 2014.
Bill W. Garrett, 69 year-old Retired Welder of
Rush Springs, OK passed away May 22, 2014.
Philip D. Carter, 37 year-old Welder of Chloe,
WV passed away May 26, 2014.
Lowe W. Wallace, Jr., 87 year-old Retired Welder
of Rhome, TX passed away June 4, 2014.
George W. Campbell, 75 year-old Retired Helper
of Joplin, MO passed away June 6, 2014.
2008 30’ Laredo 5th Wheel. 2 slides (living/
dining & bedroom), separate bathroom with
large shower. Well maintained with all needed
supplies included. Call J.W. at (479) 769-5600.
$9500. Call Danny at (904) 525-0275, or email
danny.rogers61@aol.com. Pictures available on
request. Located in Southeast Texas.
2004 Alfa Sun, 35 ft. Comes with 3 slides, double refrigerators, roof satellite, washer/dryer,
and new couch with recliners. Also features an
entertainment center, center sink, queen bed,
walk in closets, nice shower and all kinds of
storage. Asking $24,500, negotiable. Call Don
at (618) 569-4123 or (618) 553-4123.
1969 Lincoln SA-200 amp Redface. Starts right
now, welds nice, good condition, tin decent for
its age. NEEDS PAINT JOB, can send pictures.
Located in Michigan. Asking $3,500. Call Tom
at (989) 967-3350.
2011 DRV Mobile Suite, model # REPS3 with 4
slides. Loaded with extras. Call Benny at (918)
316-3716 or (918) 482-3902. $59,900.
1987 Lincoln SA-250 amp welder. Continental
GAS engine, big frame, came from local gas
company. Runs good and welds good, good tin,
needs paint job. Located in Michigan, can send
pictures. $3000. Call Tom at (989) 967-3350.
Welder Hats. Tall/short crown, reversible and
non-reversible. Harley Davidson, NFL, Disney,
Hot Wheels, Coke, Farmall, John Deere, and
NASCAR licensed fabrics available. $12.00 $14.00 each plus shipping. FR camouflage, nonreversible- $15.00 plus shipping. Embroidery
available. Call or text Carol at (970) 420-0199
or email: CJW19290@aol.com.
2002 Dodge Ram Dually. 24 valve turbo diesel, rebuilt transmission, 6 new tires, 4 wheel
drive, 219,000 miles. 77 SA 200 Lincoln welder
w/leads & tools; $15,000. 2007 Cherokee 34ft
bumper pull travel trailer. $14,500. Call
Barbara Elliott at (936) 591-2409.
2008 Lincoln Pipeliner 200-D – diesel machine
with remote. New Armature, 2557 hours.
Brothers and Sisters, due to limited spacing, SHORT & PERSONAL items are
published as space permits. We try to print some in each category, and will
get to yours as soon as possible. All items must be submitted in writing.
Who needs fall protection equipment? If you said
workers building bridges or cleaning office tower
windows you would be right. But what about all the
workers who work at lesser heights, just a few feet off
the ground? They should also be protected from falls
- which can be every bit as fatal.
Consider your work area. Are there locations from
which someone could fall? What sort of protection
is in place to prevent a fall? And is there
equipment to stop a fall?
The situations to be considered are both:
• Permanent - such as a fixed ladder on a
process tank or mezzanine floor where materials are stored.
• Temporary - such as a scaffold or the top
of a loaded truck.
Fall protection equipment is broadly divided into two
categories:
• One is fall prevention equipment. Guardrails and
coverings at floor openings and safety-interlock gates
on elevated platforms are designed to prevent falls. A
body harness worn by the worker can also be used to
tether him to an area away from the fall hazard.
• Fall arrest equipment is designed to save the worker
if he falls. He may wear Personal Protective Equipment consisting of a body harness and lanyard attached
to a lifeline or an anchor point. Or a net slung below
the work area may protect him.
The law in many areas says a worker must be protected
if he is exposed to a fall hazard of 10 feet or three meters. But a study has indicated 10 per cent of fatal falls
occur at heights lower than that. Imagine someone
falling four feet from a loading dock and striking his
head on the pavement. Such an incident could very
well be fatal.
Check these areas:
• Do employees ever have to climb on top
of vehicles, to unload trucks, remove load
strapping, paint or do other maintenance?
• Does anyone ever go to the roof? Do
maintenance workers service the air conditioner up there? What is the potential for
falls?
• Do you ever do painting of the facility during slow
work periods? Are scaffolds built safely according to
regulations?
• Floor openings created by construction work must
always be properly barricaded and securely covered.
• Catwalks over machinery and process equipment
must be regularly inspected and maintained.
Safety laws are in place to prevent falls from heights.
Be sure to follow these rules to the letter. And look
beyond the law. You know a fall hazard when you see
one, so report it to ensure it gets fixed.
Safety
First
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PIBF NEWS
Robert “Bob” Kime, Director
401(k) Fund
Effective June 2, 2014, the employer is contributing $2.36
per hour for Journeymen and $1.33 per hour for Helpers
into the Pipeline Industry Annuity 401(k) Fund. This is not a
matching contribution but part of the employer contribution
package paid to PIBF. Members are encouraged to contribute from their pay checks as well. A new form allowing up
to $10.00 per hour will be available on the PIBF website at
www.pibf.org. The form will be available from the contractors and stewards as well.
Boutique Doctors
The staff at PIBF is becoming aware of more family medical
practices around the country changing to what is known as
concierge medicine or retainer medicine. This is a relationship between a patient and a primary care physician in which
the patient pays an annual fee or retainer to be part of the
doctor’s patient group. This may or may not be in addition to
other charges. In exchange for the retainer, doctors provide
enhanced care, including principally a commitment to limit
patient loads to ensure adequate time and availability for each
patient.
First, I would like to thank Danny, Wade, Tom, and
David for a job well done. Through their hard work and
steadfast determination we now have a 3 year contract
that not only will serve us, but the contractors as well.
The key to a successful Local Union is to have the most
productive and skilled craftsmen in the field, along with
strong leadership, and total solidarity of its members.
We are fortunate enough to have all that and more,
along with contractors who are willing to bargain in
good faith.
This is one of the many benefits of union
labor: having a negotiated contract; knowing
what you are going to be paid, what your conditions, and hours will be. All this spelled out
and agreed on before we ever arrive on the job
site. That is something the non-union does
not enjoy. Their wages and conditions are
subject to the whim of an unscrupulous contractor whose only consideration is their own
self-interest. Not only that, these non-union
contractors do not provide health care, or pensions for
any of their employees. I have talked to welders in
South Texas who have been owed as much as 10 to 12
k dollars, and never been paid. I have watched helpers work for several days testing welders, and never put
on the payroll until a welder makes the test; travel pay
and waiting time is unheard of. People having to work
under the most unsafe conditions, and many times, if injured they are shoved to the side to fend for themselves.
The conditions on these R.O.W.’s are deplorable; sometimes with the dust so bad you cannot make out equipment, or hands, with not a water truck in sight. We are
truly blessed, Brothers and Sisters, to be a part of such a
wonderful organization as Local Union 798.
The really bad part about it is that when you have con-
This type of practice has been referred to as concierge medicine, retainer medicine, membership medicine, cash-only practice, and direct care. While all “concierge” medicine practices
share similarities, they vary widely in their structure, payment
requirements, and form of operation. In particular, they differ
in the level of service provided and the fee charged. The PIBF
does not cover the monthly or annual fees associated
with the Boutique doctor arrangements.
HRA Coverage for Retirees
Under the rules of the PIBF, the amount of a retired participant’s HRA coverage is set on the first day of each calendar
year. For example, if a retired member is the only individual
on the PIBF retiree program on January 1st, the benefit will
be half of the full benefit. For 2014, half of the full benefit is
$2,000. If the spouse or children are added during the year,
the benefit remains at $2,000 until the next January when
the amount for everyone in the plan is reset. If the retired
member and spouse (or children) are all on the retiree plan on
January 1, the amount will be the full benefit.
918-280-4800 – www.pibf.org
tractors who cut these kind of corners it’s really hard
for a fair contractor to compete. The only thing that
keeps these non-union contractors afloat is the availability of people willing to work for sub-standard wages
and no benefits. Being a Union member, it’s hard for
me to understand how people will work like this, but
you have to understand that most are just not educated
about the benefits of union membership. These are the
people who, if given the opportunity, would become
good, productive union members; that’s the
key to our well-being. If there is a qualified
welder, journeyman, or helper working on
a pipeline anywhere in the country he, or
she, needs to join Local 798. Total solidarity among all pipeliners everywhere is what
will bring us the union density and market
share that we desire. And when you can
enjoy both of these luxuries, negotiating
becomes a lot easier.
Again, I would like to ask every member
active, and retired, to participate and help whenever,
wherever you can. If you have any information that
would be beneficial, or know of a union member who
is working non-union please give me a call. If we, as
union members, support and help our enemy the nonunion sector prosper and grow we not only destroy ourselves, but we help destroy everything our Brothers and
Sisters have stood for and fought for since our beginning. Not only that, but we break our word and oath
to our Local Union and our fellow 798 members.
It takes every member to be involved, and always remember that “in unity there is strength.”
Fraternally, Ronnie M. Hill
(918) 284-6862
Blue Light Reports • July / August 2014 • Page 14
115-R Rumble of Unity Black
Short-Sleeved T-Shirt. (L, XL,
2XL, 4XL). $10.00
115-S Gray Short-Sleeved T-Shirt with
Logo and pocket. (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL).
$13.00
141 I’m a Union Member! Navy, Short-Sleeved
Pocketed T-Shirt. (2XL, 4XL). $12.00
101-A Navy Summer Cap.
$13.00
101-F Bone Brushed
Cotton Twill “Union Yes”
Sandwich Bill hat. $12.00
101-B Navy / Tan
Summer Cap. $11.00
101-C2 Winter Camo Cap. $21.00
101-C Summer Camo Cap. $16.00
101-G Navy Patriotic Cap. $9.00
101-L Fitted Patriotic Cap. (S/M,
L/XL). $17.00
116 Navy Logo
Hoodie. (2XL, 4XL)
$22.00
206 Safety Short-Sleeved Pocketed
T-Shirt. Fluorescent Green with
Reflective Ink. Logo on front pocket.
(Back shown). (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL,
4XL). $14.00
140 Carhartt Navy Blue
Jacket with Hood. Quilted Flannel lining in body, quilted
- nylon lining in sleeves.
(S, M, L, XL,
2XL, 3XL,
4XL).
$76.00
101-J White Cap. $16.00
101-N “The Legacy Continues”
Cap. Bone/camo $15.00
101-K Navy / Tan Winter Cap.
$16.00
137
798 Lapel Pin.
$4.50
104 Portfolio. Navy. $15.00
101-M ”I’m All In”sized hat.
Back says 60th Anniversary
1949-2009. (Large only) $23.00
201 Blue Flame hat. $13.00
133 JFK Half Dollar Coin. $3.00
130
798 Key Chain.
“United We Bargain
/ Divided We Beg”.
$8.00
129 798 Money
Clip. $11.00
116-C Sportsmaster Masterfleece© Three-Season Jacket.
With embroidered 798 logo. Heavy-duty, tear-resistant fabric.
Rain & stain resistant. Lined. (M, L). $75.00
136 Local
Union 798
Glasses.
Set of 4.
12 oz.
$5.00
132 98 Computer
Bag. $40.00
139 Single Lock
Blade Knife.
$10.00
135 798 Logo Blanket
$32.00
125 60th Anniversary
Case Pocket Knife.
Pipeliners Local 798 on
blade. Numbered.
$71.00
Visit the Merchandise Cart at www.local798.org to view and order available products.
Or call the Union Hall at (918) 622-1900 to place an order.
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