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SELF-EVALUATION FORMS

Good afternoon Brothers & Sisters, 
 
This is in response to some of the jobs in Local 477 requiring members to sign a daily self-evaluation form before starting work. 
 
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MESSAGE FROM THE BUSINESS MANAGER 4/3/20

Sisters and Brothers,

It has been two weeks since the Governor declared a “Stay at Home” order. Many things have happened since then. Many concerns resolved, and many more questions left unanswered. I assure every IBEW Local 477 member, that I am working around the clock to get answers to all our members questions.

Members are concerned or frankly scared during these uncertain times. I encourage all members to keep open communication with your employers and the Hall. We can raise the standard for safety during all of this by being a Steward of our industry. If you encounter a project not following the CDC’s guidelines, then please contact a Business Representative or myself immediately.

I have been in constant contact with our Health Administrative Office and Legal team. We are closely monitoring changes in eligibility and the wellbeing of our members and the fund. I have our trust consultant running every possible scenario to better prepare the Trust Fund if immediate actions are required.

The Defined Contribution Trust fund legal team and I has been diligently working with Zenith and Mass Mutual in regard to the CARES Act that was recently passed and how it affects our members in financial need. As soon as we have direction, I will be notifying the Membership.

I understand that while we are in these uncharted waters, we will all be frustrated and looking for immediate answers. I assure you; I am doing everything possible to ease some of those concerns while maintaining the wellbeing of the Local. We are going through extraordinary circumstances. I want to tell you that we are in this together as a family and most importantly as a Brotherhood.

Fraternally,
Jason Eshelman
Business Manager/Financial Secretary.

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Message From the Business Manager Re: COVID-19 and Ratification

Sisters and Brothers,

A little over a week has past since the Governor declared a state wide “Stay at home” order. The Local has been working round the clock to ensure little to no disruption at the Hall for our members during these uncertain times while still maintaining the CDC’s guidelines. Every IBEW member has the ability to choose whether they continue to work or not depending on their own personal health or that of their family or other personal circumstances such as living with elderly or immune compromised relative. No member should be working who has a fever or cough or who otherwise displays symptoms of COVID-19 infection.

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Important Information for Members participating on the FMCP medical plan

To Participants in Plan
This notice summarizes important changes to the NECA/IBEW Family Medical Care Plan amid the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. If you have any questions regarding the changes, you should contact the Benefits Office.

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CURRENT HALL OPERATIONS

Sisters and Brothers,

The Hall’s operations will remain open and provide essential services for our members. Provisions have been put into place to ensure the safety of our Member’s and Staff.

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COVID-19 Safety Measures on Construction Sites

On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20(1) directing all residents immediately to heed current State public health directives to stay home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors and additional sectors as the State Public Health Officer may designate as critical to protect health and well-being of all Californians.
 
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IEETC ANNOUNCEMENT RE:COVID-19

DUE TO THE CURRENT CONCERNS OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND PER THE GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES, THE INLAND EMPIRE ELECTRICAL TRAINING CENTER (IEETC) HAS SUSPENDED ALL ON-SITE INSTRUCTION FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ALL CURRENT STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL ON MARCH 20, 2020 WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS TRANSITION.

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Announcement from the Business Manager Regarding Statewide "Stay at Home" Order

Tonight, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order for all residents to ‘stay at home’ amid the coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak. "Everyone is required to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job.
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