IBEW 280

Governor Kitzhaber praises partnership behind new Capitol charging stations

Governor Kitzhaber praised IBEW Local 280 for their part in helping to install electric vehicle charging stations at the Oregon State Capitol. You can view the complete press release here.

On May 14th the Oregon Senate passed HB 2646A. This bill ensures that contractors for construction projects use prevailing wage laws. You can view the News Release here.

Annual LU 280
Golf Tournament

June 8, 2013
Trysting Tree Golf Course
Corvallis
Four Man Scramble. Sign up
as a single, with a partner,
as a threesome, or as
a team
Flier

T-Shirts

The members have been asking about getting white T-shirts to wear on the weekends in summer time. The shipment has arrived (they have pockets and the bug on the back is printed in black). They are now available at the Hall and Union Meetings.

2013 LU 280 Picnic

This years picnic is scheduled for September 14th. Last year we had 350+ in attendance and expect even more families this year. John Close is putting together a Picnic Committee and is looking for volunteers. Please give him a call at 541-285-3887 if you or a family member are interested. Thanks!

Union for Kids

The Union Hall has raffle tickets on sale for a chance to win this "Candy Orange/Beer Bottle" 2013 Heritage Softail Classic. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit the Doernbechers Children's Hospital. Last year our member Larry Fisher won ! Tickets are $10.00 each and will also be available at the Unit meetings. The drawing will be held on June 8, 2013.

Political Action Center

Trans-Pacific Partnership

The United States is involved in Free Trade Agreement negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) with 11 other countries of the Asia Pacific.

This "Fact Sheet" provides a summary of what is know about the agreement and how it can be made better for American workers. Please take the time to review it and participate in our on-going electronic letter campaign.

In Solidarity,

IBEW Political/Legislative Dept.

'COWARDS' Billboard Lights Up Boston Skyline in Wake of Blasts

Less than 10 miles from the finish line of the Boston Marathon, where three people were killed and more than 170 injured, lies a billboard with one-word message: "Cowards". This Billboard belongs to IBEW Local 103. You can view the complete story here.

Harrison Trust

Effective June 1st Co-pays for generic brand Rx's are being waived for the remainder of 2013. Please keep this notice with your benefit booklet. If you have any questions give Harrison a call @ 1-800-547-4457 ext. 1679

National Public Radio this week broadcast a two-part series on the construction industry in the state of Texas. It is a perfect example of how the "low road" business model advocated and fiercely defended by organizations like the Associated Builders and Contractors causes such economic and social tolls in communities all across the nation. Part 1 Part 2

Unit Meetings

Salem Unit (3rd Thursday of Odd Numbered Months) ~ South Salem Senior Center, 6450 Fairway Ave. SE, Salem

Eugene Unit (3rd Wednesday of Odd Numbered Months)~ LU 290 Training Center, 2861 Pierce Parkway, Springfield

Joint Unit (3rd Thursday of Even Numbered Months) ~ CTT, 33309 Hwy 99E, Tangent

Central Oregon ~ IBEW / UA 290 Training Center, 2161 SW 1st., Redmond

Retirees Luncheon

Retirees meet at 11:45 a.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Hometown Buffet on Lancaster in Salem. If you have any questions please give Don Ball a call at 541-327-3388.