“Long Islanders Serving the Electrical Needs of Nassau and Suffolk Counties For Over 80 Years”

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

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and will be done under a PLA which was negotiated between the Forest City Ratner Group and the Nassau/Suffolk Building Trades during the summer months. Additional phases of the project, which will start in 2016 and 2017 include a Sloan-Kettering Hospital facility, additional parking garages, offi ce space, a 150,000 sq. ft. hotel, and a 200,000 sq. ft. sports expo/retail facility. The groundbreaking was a long awaited dream which was fi nally realized. At times it seemed like it would never happen, but after much intense and productive dialogue, a rational pragmatic approach regarding the use of this vital land prevailed. This project should add a nice boost to our 2016 and 2017 work outlook and provide our Brothers and Sisters with additional work opportunities!

After years and years of haggling back and forth among developers, politicians and the general public, the fi rst phase of the Nassau County Hub redevelopment is fi nally underway. The offi cial “groundbreaking” ceremony took place on November 5, 2015 inside the old Coliseum near the existing ticket offi ce. All news media outlets were present, including approximately some 150 guests and dignitaries. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano along with Building Trades President Dick O’Kane, LIA President Kevin Law and Forest City Ratner CEO Bruce Ratner were all in attendance and each spoke of the need for the renovated Coliseum and newly constructed Nassau Events Center to be the focal point of the entire Hub’s development. This phase of construction is valued at around 265 million dollars

IT'S FINALLY OFFICIALNassau Coliseum Ground Breaking

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As the end of 2015 begins to close in on us, it gives us time to look back and review our performance for the year. As we began last January, the year held out much

hope. And in retrospect, I believe many positive things have been real-ized. All our major projects materialized – however slowly that may have been. The delays that plagued us for previous years appeared to fall by the wayside and we were fi nally able to put more Brothers and Sisters back to work. And our work hours year over year refl ect that. As I like to do every year at this time, let me give a quick overview of the positive achievements we made over the last year. Much of the monies which previously held up signifi cant projects fi -nally got released from both the State and Federal governments. The Roo-sevelt Field Mall continued its expansion with just about full completion slated for year's end. Bay Park’s huge E-3 project fi nally took hold with 2016 promising more work at the facility. We continued to aggressively pursue and add to our growing solar resume. With fewer new generating facilities being built and with solar renewable being pushed to the fore-front, we, along with our NECA partners, stepped up to the plate in an in-dustry wide effort to secure more and more of this type of work. In doing so we established strong business relationships with Borrego, Sunpower, SunEdison, Invenergy and other solar developers. Because of this major effort, we would like to believe that we are now the industry’s leading partners when it comes to solar work here on Long Island. In the fall of 2015, we were fi nally able to fi nish negotiations on Nas-sau Events Center (aka Coliseum) PLA for expansion and renovation of the old sports complex. Valued at roughly 265 million dollars that project has just started and should be a very important project for us in 2016. But more importantly, work associated with projects surrounding the NEC are in the pipeline and ready to start within the year. 2015 also saw us more aggressively working with our NECA partners in our joint effort to secure work in once lost markets. Wins included our fi rst hotel in years – the Hilton Garden Inn in Port Washington. We’ve also secured the new Avalon Bay project in Great Neck and the Woodmere Rehabilitation Facility in Woodmere. All of these projects were bid in 2015, but work will not com-mence until sometime in 2016. Also in 2015 our foray into the mixed-use development arena continued with additional phases on Bartone Plaza and the Ritz Carleton in North Hills. However, with all of that said, I think two of our big accomplishments were of the in-house variety. First, back in April we rolled out our new referral system after nearly seven months of meetings during which ideas were exchanged on how to make the system more effective and effi cient. After some bumps in the road and some ups and downs, the new system seems to be working very well and has been met with great approval from the membership. Secondly, and probably most importantly, has been the initiation of regular almost monthly meetings with our industry partners – Long Island NECA. I give the leaders of both organizations kudos in their

BUSINESSMANAGER’S REPORTBY KEVIN M. HARVEY

THE CONDUIT

THE CONDUIT (Publication No. USPS 984-520) is published bi-monthly as a service to its members by Local Union 25, IBEW, P.O. Box 18033, Hauppauge, New York 11788. Third Class Postage paid at Centereach, New York 11720.

Kevin M. Harvey, Editor

Thomas Lawless, Press Secretary

OFFICERS OF LOCAL UNION 25

Business ManagerKevin M. Harvey

PresidentJohn Guadagno

Vice PresidentSean Plant

Recording SecretarySean P. Meehan

Financial SecretaryJames Malley

TreasurerPaul Heinzel

Executive BoardPatrick T. Bonziglia Ryan G. CaseyBill Grant Godfrey KingTom LawlessThomas Skladel

Examining BoardChris Callahan Lacey Cox A.J. Mc AteerEd O'Brien Michael Vitale

Business Representativesand areas they cover:

Kevin Casey – Route 110 to William Floyd Parkway, Brookhaven Lab, Testing and Maintenance, Neon Sign and Maintenance.

Tim Mc Carthy – William Floyd Parkway to Montauk, Residential and CW/CE, Organizer and Renewable/Green Energy Rep.

Jack Majkut – Route 110 to City Line and Specialty Agreements.

James Pena – Organizer Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

James Wisdom – Organizer, Telecommunications,Pump and Tank, Special Projects.

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As 2015 comes to an end, I would like to thank all of the committees for doing such a great job during the year. We have started two new com-mittee’s this year - the RENEW Committee and the Hockey Committee. If anyone is interested in getting involved in these committees, please call the President’s Offi ce. As of my last report, we have successfully extended the Reckson lease for fi ve years (2015-2020) with moderate raises yearly. Thanks to Business Manager Kevin Harvey and Financial Secretary Jim Malley for their help. I will start negotiating the Roofer’s Local #154 contract extension at the start of the New Year. Lastly, thank you to all that helped with this year’s Angela’s House and Local 25’s Holiday Party. On behalf of the President’s Offi ce, may you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and a safe New Year.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTBY JOHN GUADAGNO

Please Notify the Employment Offi ce or Business Offi ce of Any Change in Your

Address or Telephone Number or toAdd Your E-mail Address.

Regular Meeting7:00 PM

2nd Tuesday each month

Executive Board Meeting7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Thursday each month

UNIT MEETINGSMaintenance

5:00 PM 4th Thursday each month

Neon Sign5:00 PM

3rd Tuesday every month

CW/CE5:00 PM

2nd Thursday every month

Residential5:30 PM

2nd Thursday every month

Telecommunications5:30 PM

1st Thursday each month

Testing & Maintenance5:30 PM

4th Wednesday every other month

COMMITTEE MEETINGSApprentice Awareness

Committee4:00 PM

Last Friday each month

E.W.M.C.5:00 PM

Last Thursday each month

Foreman Committee5:00 PM

3rd Thursday each month

Retirees Club12 Noon

1st Thursday each month

V.U.F. Committee4:30 PM

1st Wednesday each month

LOCAL UNION 25 CALENDAR

Business Manager’s Report (continued from page 2)

efforts to solidify a more meaningful and productive working relationship. It started back in August with a fi rst (in a long while) partnering seminar, which was moderated by Labor/Management guru Richard Barnes. Since that three day seminar we have met monthly to discuss a host of indus-try concerns. We currently have meetings scheduled for December with a quarterly review meeting with Richard Barnes scheduled for mid-January and we plan to continue these meetings well into next year. The meetings take us away from the negotiating table and allow us to more openly dis-cuss industry issues that are important to both sides. So in retrospect, 2015 proved to be a very productive year – especially on many fronts. We look forward to continued success in 2016, but as always, the battles will not be easy. It will take all of our efforts to be successful and we will be counting on your continued support. Without the membership’s unwaver-ing participation, none of our goals could ever be achieved. And fi nally, since this will be the last Conduit article for the year, my staff, the entire Business Offi ce and I would like to wish each and every member and their families a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, and Best Wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. We hope to see you at the Local’s Christ-mas Party on Saturday, December 12th. Brothers and Sisters, that concludes my report for this month. Re-member to Work Safe, Work Smart and Shut Down Those Energized Cir-cuits. And remember “In Unity there is Strength”.

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C.O.P.E. (Committee On Political Education)

Brothers and Sisters, Thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters who made this year’s political season such a great suc-cess. We had record member involvement with the direction and support of our main offi ce and our COPE Township Leaders. We had a few C.O.P.E. Township Leaders that took the bull by the horns and I’m very thankful that they did. We had Jason Ugenti who had great support from Jimmy Feldma-nn, Dave Pena, Robert Schilling, Jimmy Dell’Amore, James Malley, Sean Plant, Tommy Lawless, Tommy Skladel and Dan Flood for the Bill Lindsay/Steve Bellone campaign. In Nassau County we had Pete and Pat Bonziglia who also had great support, De-nis Cronin, James Andrew, Meg DeRidder and Frank Schneider helping Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino. Josh Margolis and Derrick Dancy were helping Council Member City of Long Beach Anthony Eramo. All of the politicians we directly helped won. Here are the pictures from this year’s events the C.O.P.E. leaders and members who helped out.

� 10-24-15 Walk (Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino) Pete Bonziglia, Pat Bonziglia, James Andrews, Jack Majkut, Denis Cronin, Josh Margolis, Ricki Diaz, Jamie Dempsey and Frank Schneider.

� 10-24-15 Walk (Bill Lindsay) Mike Monteleone, Dennis Azzopardi, Mike Cavanagh, Sean Plant, Jason Helfer, June Marcel, Jared Crist,

Jim Dell’Amore, Sean Meehan, Tom Lawless, Kyle Hedling, Brian Sukhoo, Robert Schilling, Allen Murphy, Godfrey King, Preston Fisher, Trevor Fisher, Stephen Chilton and Jim Mayott.

� 10-31-15 Walk (County Executive Steve Bellone, Bill Lindsay) Mike Monteleone, Tommy Skladel, Pat Bonziglia, Meg DeRidder, Jimmy Feldmann, Denis Cronin, John Guadagno, James Malley, Jason Ugenti, Josh Margolis, Dan Flood and Kyle Hedling.

� 11-2-15 Phone bank (County Legislator for the 8th District Bill Lindsay III) Mike Monteleone, Jim Dell’Amore, Derrick Dancy, Josh Margolis, Robert Schilling, Jason Ugenti and Jimmy Feldmann. We will continue to make a difference in the strength of our union and the future of our families. If you would like to be kept in the loop, all it takes is for you to send me an email to local25cope@yahoo.com and tell me what town you live in. I hope you all have a great Holiday season. Your Brother in Solidarity Michael P. Monteleone C.O.P.E. Committee Chairman Email local25cope@yahoo.com Cell phone 1-516-508-0462

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RETIREES COMMITTEE The November meeting was a busy meeting for us. The Big Turkey Raffl e Winner was Peg Martinsen. Alex Strauss won a blanket, and Fred and Lucille Troll won a fabulous cake from Giuseppe’s, which they kindly gave to me. Our Kitchen Chairlady, Maureen Strauss, decorated our meeting hall with turkey tablecloths, turkey napkins and a basket full of Halloween candy for our enjoyment. Our Christmas Party was held on December 10, 2015 in the “CARNEGIE SUITE “in the Water Mill Restau-rant in Smithtown. Carole Harvey is taking reservations for our New Year’s Party on January 7, 2016, to be held at Local 25 Union Hall. More information to come in December meeting. Anyone wishing to get involved, please con-tact President Bill Harvey. President Bill Harvey held election of offi cers for next year. All offi cers remained the same.

MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS BE MERRY AND YOUR HOLIDAYS BE HAPPY!

AND THAT’S THE WAY IT WAS.

Respectfully submitted Eleanor Segall

LOCAL UNION 25IBEW SCHOLARSHIP

The Local Union 25 IBEW Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has graduated from the 2016 high school class. The Scholarship Requirements are as follows:

1. Must be a child of an active member of LU 25 IBEW in good standing.

2. Acceptance of the study by a FOUR-YEAR rec-ognized college or university.

3. No competitive exam will be required, as the scholarship will be drawn from all qualifi ed stu-dents who apply.

4. Funding will be in the amount of $200 per year for tuition payable to the school for four years.

5. If the student leaves school, that scholarship will be made available to another qualifi ed student. Any member who has a child who may qualify should return an application for the drawing at the July 14, 2016 Regular Union Meeting.

Please fi ll out and return the form below to the Business Manager’s Offi ce before July 6, 2016.

SCHOLARSHIP FORMMember’s Name

________________________________________________Card No

________________________________________________ .

Address ________________________________________

________________________________________________Phone #

________________________________________________Applicant’s Name

________________________________________________Applicant’s SS#

________________________________________________School Graduated from

________________________________________________Date Graduated

________________________________________________College accepted to

________________________________________________

The President's Offi ce wishes to extend to all

members & their families, a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah

and a safe and prosperous New Year.

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APPRENTICE AWARENESS COMMITTEE The Apprentice Awareness Committee stands for Brother and Sisterhood within our Local Union. Our Committee membership actively participates in numerous union and community outreach functions. The Ap-prentice Awareness Committee welcomes those Apprentices new to our Local Union and encourages all Apprentices, regardless of rank, to come on down and learn more! The Apprentice Awareness Committee meets on the Tuesday prior to our General Meeting. Join in with this proud Committee and get involved with your Local Union. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming Ski Trip and more! Don’t forget to check us out each and every General Meeting for updates, raffl es and apparel!

D Edlin Media Secretary

for environmental air (plenums). This requirement will call for nonmetallic cable ties and other nonme-tallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables in these locations to be listed as having low-smoke and heat-release properties and characteris-tics. Even though the wiring methods mentioned in this section were required to be specifi cally listed for use within an air handling space, the nonmetal-lic cable ties and nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables in these plenums did not have to be listed for use within an air-handling space. The 2014 NEC requires nonmetallic cable ties and nonmetallic cable accessories used in Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air to be listed as having low smoke and heat release properties.

CODE KNOWLEDGE = CODE CONFIDENCETom Dunne

MONTHLY CODE CHALLENGEFind the correct Chapter, Article, Part and Section and win a prize!Use the 2014 National Electrical Code Book.Where a single conductor carrying alternating cur-rent passes through metal with magnetic proper-ties, the inductive effect shall be minimized by (1) _____________________ in the metal between the in-dividual holes through which the individual conduc-tors pass or (2) passing all the conductors in the cir-cuit through an insulating wall suffi ciently large for all of the conductors of the circuit. Send in your answer with the correct Chapter, the correct Article, the correct Part and the correct Section, including the correct 1st, 2nd and 3rd level subdivision to: ckelly@lijatc.org and win a prize.

This month we will examine the new code language 300.22(C)(1) Wiring Methods. This new sentence at the end of the second level subdivision requires that nonmetallic cable ties and other nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables shall be listed as having low smoke and heat release prop-erties. The National Electrical Code has specifi c lan-guage concerning this type of installation. Remember to consult the code book for additional information. The outline and Language of the code is included be-low. Practice using the Codeology Method to answer all your code challenges.

CHAPTER, ARTICLE, PART and SECTION!

2014 National Electrical Code

Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and MaterialsArticle 300 General Requirements for Wiring Methods and MaterialsPart I General RequirementsSection 300.22 Wiring in …Other Spaces for Environmental Air (Plenums).(C) Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air (Ple-nums).(1) Wiring Methods. Nonmetallic cable ties and oth-er nonmetallic cable accessories used to secure and support cables shall be listed as having low smoke and heat release properties.

So what does this mean?

A new sentence was added at the end of 300.22(C)(1) for wiring methods installed in other spaces used

NEC CODE CORNER

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NOTICE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY JAMES P. MALLEY

As a result of an amendment to the IBEW Constitution at The 38th International Convention held September 2011, the per-capita dues were increased for January 2016.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE AMOUNTS & RENEW EARLY

Unit Work Cards are due by December 31, 2015“A” MEMBER MAINTENANCE .......................................... $ 116.50

“A” MEMBER CW/CE ............................................. $ 116.50

“A” MEMBER PUMP & TANK ............................................ $ 116.50

“A” MEMBER TECHNICIANS ............................................. $ 116.50

“A” MEMBER NEON SIGN ............................................. $ 116.50

ALL “BA” MEMBERS ............................................. $ 60.00

PAYMENT METHODS1. By Mail (please include a self-addressed stamped envelope)

2. Online, visit www.ibew25.org (under “Secure Member Log-In”)3. Visit the Financial Offi ce

* * * * * Notice to Active & Retired Members * * * * *Every member of Local 25 is entitled to a death benefi t provided by the Interna-tional Pension Plan. Most members also participate in our Group Life Insurance

with the Union Labor Life Insurance Company.When you were initiated, you selected a benefi ciary to receive each of these ben-efi ts. Please review your benefi ciary designations. The benefi ciary that you desig-

nated when you were sworn in may not be appropriate today. If you wish to change the benefi ciary or either or both benefi ts, please contact the Financial Offi ce.

Financial Secretary, James P. Malley and His StaffWish to Extend Their Best Wishes to All Members

and Their Families for a Very Happy Holiday Seasonand a Healthy & Prosperous New Year!!

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EWMC (Electrical Workers Minority Caucus)

On November 21, 2015, members of the EWMC NY Region Chapter Local 25 participated in the EWMC National Day of Service. EWMC Chapters across the United States and Canada donated our time and ser-vice to the most deserving among us, our veterans. Our project was at The Veteran’s Place in Yaphank, a division of the Suffolk County United Vet-erans. This organization provides housing, counsel-ing, and related services to our veterans and their families. We provided and installed outdoor security lighting, lighting to auxiliary storage trailers and add-ed additional circuits to the main offi ce at this facil-ity. We will continue to partner with this wonderful organization in the future. It is the least we can do to those who have sacrifi ced so much. On January 14-17, 2016 the 26th Annual National EWMC Leadership Conference will be held in New York City. Partnering with Local 3, the NY Region Chapter Local 25 is proud to be co-hosting this event. Delegates from across the United States and Canada will participate in interactive skill building work-shops, plenary power discussions, and industry and

youth building caucuses to address social, economic and political issues impacting our union and society as a whole. We extend an invitation to EVERY Brother and Sister in Local 25 – ALL divisions and ALL classifi ca-tions – to join us for our monthly meeting at 5 PM on the last Thursday of every month. Everyone in good standing as a member of IBEW Local 25 is welcome to become a member of the EWMC. We are an inclusive organization. We do not dis-criminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, gender orientation, religion or political belief. We want to wish all of our Brothers and Sisters a blessed holiday season. May the New Year fi nd us all with good health, good fortune and abundant happiness!

IN SOLIDARITY THERE IS STRENGTH!

Darlene Ross BrandoffPresident, EWMC NY Region Chapter

Happy Holidays!

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SALUTE TO A MEMBERROBERT J. HOROSZEWSKI

SALUTE TO A MEMBERROBERT J. HOROSZEWSKI

Brothers and Sisters, for those of you who have taken the time to read any article about the IBEW Local 25 Pipes and Drums in The Conduit, you would know that along with our yearly report on parades and various other functions, it is chock full of silliness and nonsense. This is done to break up the seriousness of union business and to hopefully get a laugh out of the membership. Normally I relish each opportunity to get in front of my computer and type up an article for the bagpipe band. This is one letter that I was hoping to never have to write. It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Brother Robert J. Horoszewski. IBEW Local 25 member in good standing for over 40 years and beloved Drum Major for the IBEW Local 25 Pipes and Drums. Anyone who has seen the Local 25 Bagpipe Band marching throughout a brisk St. Patrick’s Day season or in the sweltering days of summer during the 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s saw, without fail, Bob Horoszewski leading the band proudly. Bob’s height, unmatched presence, and remarkable stride made him stand out above all others in the bagpipe community, not just on Long Island, but the entire eastern coast of America. His loud, naturally bass toned voice could be heard clear above the sound of bagpipers and drummers warming up. Whilst milling about prior to any parade, if Horoszewski called “pipes and drums ATTENTION!” you could bet that within a minute the entire band would be in a circle around him awaiting his direction. Band founder Ed McGilly pointed out that, “Bob’s presence was so large that you could see the respect his position demanded”. There are a small handful of bagpipers in the IBEW Local 25 Pipes and Drums that have played in other bands. Whether it is for travel convenience, competition, or just to get more practice and playing time, every one of us has said the same thing. Not a single Drum Major could hold a candle

to Bob Horoszewski. We were spoiled from having marched behind someone who so effortlessly and confi dently could just lead the band. Bob once told me “confi dence is the key.” I remember one St Patrick’s Day in particular, our band got almost a full minute of TV time on NBC. They were just coming out of a commercial (a Guinness beer ad…very fi tting), and they caught Bob in all of his glory, marching perfectly, pumping his mace to the beat of the music, sporran swaying from

left to right as he seemed to glide up 5th Ave in New York City. I sat on my couch rewinding the tape and watching it over and over saying “My God… That is amazing.” We were all shocked to hear about Bob’s passing. I personally went numb… I found out during a lunch break and just sat in my car quietly, remembering all of the great times and the fun and fond memories that I have of him. Bob Horoszewski was/is an inspiration to us all. Those of us that knew him will greatly miss him. For those of you who never knew him; ask around. You are guaranteed to bump into someone that worked with him and will fi nd that this tribute to Bob only scratches the surface of the type of man he was. One thing is for sure; the

IBEW Local 25 Pipes and Drums would not be here, over 30 years since its inception, if it were not for Bob Horoszewski.

But most of all remember each day… Right from the start I will be forever near For I live within your heart.

Robert John Horoszewski (9/30/44 – 10/8/15)

~ The Members of the IBEW Local 25Pipes and Drums

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Wow…It's hard to believe that December is here already. That being said, I would like to wish each and every member and their family a happy belated Thanksgiving! The 2015 calen-dar year was a very busy year for the JATC. I would like to thank the membership once again for attending JATC skill improvement classes. I would also like to thank the JATC offi ce staff and its Instructors for all of their dedication and hard work, as I know that the amount of training the JATC did, and continues to do, could not be possible without their support.

By defi nition: Apprenticeship is a disci-pline that combines on-the-job training with classroom re-lated instruc-tion to properly prepare an in-dividual for the career of his/her choice. Keeping this in mind, no member of Lo-cal 25 can argue the fact that “The future of our Industry truly rests in the hands of our apprentices.”

I feel that it is extremely important for me to convey to our current Journeymen how criti-cal it is that they grasp and appreciate the vital training role they play in the development of the apprentice on-the-job. The JATC provides the required classroom related instruction (School) at 370 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY...and in some subject areas, can also pro-vide exposure to jobsite work processes that the apprentice might see on a job; but, please don’t forget what on-the-job training means. It means just that…ON-THE-JOB. The JATC has exposure to the apprentice for a minimum of 1000 hours of classroom related instruction over the course of his/her apprenticeship.

The jobsite has exposure to the apprentice for a minimum of 8,200 hours of on-the-job training over the course of his/her appren-ticeship. In terms of percentages, that means that the overall development of an apprentice to become a competent IBEW Journeyman is achieved by approximately 15% exposure from classroom related instruction and 85% expo-sure from on-the-job training. This large dif-ference in percentages only reinforces the fact that the interaction between the apprentice and journeyman on-the-job is a crucial compo-nent to the overall success of the apprentice.

Please remember that as a Journeyman, it is your responsi-bility to COACH, MENTOR andD I S C I P L I N E the apprenticeON-THE-JOB…resulting in the development of a proud, compe-tent IBEW Jour-

neyman.

On behalf of the JATC Trustees I would like to wish everyone a very Blessed Holiday Sea-son as well as a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

Until my next article, please remember:

IT’S NEVER TOO INCONVENIENT TO SAVE A LIFE - SHUT IT OFF!

Respectfully Yours, Christopher E. Kelly

Training Director

J.A.T.C.

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Need Help? Experiencing A Crisis? Don’t Know Where To Turn?

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J.A.T.C. On Saturday, June 20, 2015, the JATC held a Gradua-tion Ceremony for both “A” Construction & Telecommuni-cations. Present at the ceremony were: Business Manag-er-Mr. Kevin Harvey; President-Mr. John Guadagno; JATC Chairman/Treasurer-Mr. A.J. McAteer; JATC Secretary/Treasurer-Mr. Michael Bender; JATC Trustee-Mr. Robert Kohlmeyer; JATC Trustee-Ms. Kristine DeNapoli & Long Island NECA Executive Director-Mr. Pete Mastrorocco, along with many other distinguished guests. As I did that night, I would like to congratulate all of the graduates once again for a job well done!

2015 APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

RYAN G. TEAGUELONG ISLAND ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AWARD

JORGE E. MAURADLOCAL UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W. AWARD

JOHN J. MALONE &

JOSEPH K. SOVIERO LONG ISLAND CHAPTER N.E.C.A. AWARD

CHRISTOPHER A. DI STEFANO LOCAL UNION NO. 25, I.B.E.W. AWARD

DANIEL J. CIANO&

SCOTT J. SCHUPPERTLONG ISLAND CHAPTER N.E.C.A. AWARD

PETER E. RYANRETIRED MEMBER TED FUCHS “GRUMP AWARD”

THE JOSEPH C. GRAMER, SR.MEMORIAL AWARD

PRESENTED TO:

CHRISTOPHER A. DI STEFANO

2015 OUTSTANDING APPRENTICE GRADUATE

PRESENTED TO:

JOSEPH K. SOVIERO&

RYAN G. TEAGUE

PERFECT ATTENDANCE (2010-2015)

PRESENTED TO:

JORGE E. MAURADJOSEPH K. SOVIERO

ONE ABSENCE (2010-2015)

PRESENTED TO:

CHRISTOPHER A. DI STEFANOMICHAEL R. FARLEY

For those members who did not attend any of the JATC’s OSHA training classes or NFPA-70E training class-es and now fi nd themselves needing them immediately, the JATC can provide the means by which you can obtain OSHA-10 and NFPA-70E online…via the internet. Call the JATC offi ce for more information. Until my next article please remember:IT’S NEVER TOO INCONVENIENT TO SAVE A LIFE - SHUT IT OFF!

Respectfully Yours, Christopher E. Kelly Training Director

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TEACHING ON-THE-JOB SKILLS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY

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TEACHING ON-THE-JOB SKILLS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR INDUSTRY

STEP 1 – PREPARE THE APPRENTICE Put the apprentice at ease. Let them know how important they are and that you are sincerely concerned about them. Be sure they understand that they are… Our Future! State the job task and determine what the apprentice already knows. Get the apprentice interested in learning. Position the apprentice to properly observe your performance of the job task.

STEP 2 – PRESENT THE JOB TASK Tell, show and illustrate – ONE IMPORTANT STEP AT A TIME – Stress each key point. Instruct clearly, completely and patiently; but never more than the apprentice can comprehend and master at one time.

STEP 3 – TRY-OUT PERFORMANCE Have the apprentice do the job, correct errors as they perform the task the 1st time. Make sure they understand each step. Continue until you are confi dent that the apprentice can perform the task correctly.

STEP 4 – FOLLOW-UP Allow the apprentice to perform the task on their own, designate what they should do if they need your assistance. Encourage questions and safe work practices. Check performance frequently. Taper-off on coaching and follow-up as each task is mastered and the apprentice begins to demonstrate confi dence and ability.

REMEMBER…“If the apprentice hasn’t learned on-the-job…then the journeyman hasn’t taught on-the-job!”

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Don’t Work on Live Circuits

Local 25 Golf Committee, 2015The Local 25 golf season has come to an end with the August 26, 2015 Tournament. Here are the results:

1st Low Gross Jim Egan Score 79 2nd “ “ Bob Estler Score 84 3rd “ “ Tony Romano Score 86 4th “ “ Joe Oswald Score 89 5th “ “ John Furno Score 90 1st Low Net Mike Zeffer Score 70 2nd “ “ B J Bjornson Score 73 3rd “ “ Eric Newbech Score 74 4th “ “ Wayne Buess Score 74 Retired Local 25 1st Low Gross Jerry Sanders Score 93 2nd “ “ Wayne Hubschmidt Score 94 Retired Local 25 1st Low Net Jim Starke Score 74 2nd “ “ Steve Andrewzski Score 75 Closest To The Pin Howie Kramer Hole #6 “ “ “ “ Mike O’ Grady Hole #8 “ “ “ “ Marie Egan Hole #14 Longest Drive Marie Egan Hole #15 VUF- Closest To The Pin Hole 17 Wayne Buess 1st place “ “ “ “ “ “ Marie Egan 2nd place Women’s Low Gross Marie Egan Score 95 Women’s Low Net Carolyn Stahl Score 73

This was the last tournament that I am the Chairman. Twenty years have gone by and it’s time to step down. There have been many people that have made my job much easier over the years. First, there was John Stonitsch, who was the Chairman before me; Erika Sessions from the Business Offi ce for printing our articles in the Conduit; Margaret Rivers for contacting our sponsors for donations for prizes; my wife, Carol Jankowski, for helping me coordinate all that goes into running each outing; and Tony and Jimbo for setting up the hall for us with tables and chairs. Thank you to my three grill masters, Sal Garcia, Paul Kuster and Carlos Dominguez and most important of all, my committeemen, Roy Starke, B J Bjornson, Mike Zeffer, Tony Romano, Sal Cipolla, Vinnie Feravante, Jim Starke, Kevin Starke, and Don Chappell. Thank you all for your time and help in running these tournaments.

Finally, we collect money at every golf outing for the VUF and thanks to all who contributed. The golf committee has donated $500 for the VUF this year.

That’s all from me; hope to see everyone next year and thanks for the memories. Bill Jankowski Golf Chairman

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Shut It Off

Please Notify the Employment Offi ce or Business Offi ce of Any Change in Your Address or Telephone

Number or to Add Your E-mail Address.

COMP FINALPROOF

ROUGHROUGH

ROUGH

REMEMBER.. .

APRIL

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7CONDUIT DEADLINECONDUIT DEADLINECONDUIT for theJanuary/February Issue is

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ImportantPhone Numbers

The following telephone numbers and websites are listed for the convenience of all covered members:

ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY BOARDBenefi t Fund Offi ce, 631-434-3344 Fax 631-434-3397 E-mail: POSTMASTER@EIBofLI.com Web Site: EIBofLI.com

LOCAL 25 IBEW 631-273-4567 Fax 631-273-4773 www.IBEW25.orgIBEW Local 25

HEALTH & BENEFIT FUNDMAGNACARECustomer ServiceHospital/Medical/DentalToll free 1-877-624-6224Preferred ProviderDirectory InformationToll Free 1-877-624-6224www.magnacare.comHospital Precertifi cation/2nd OpinionToll Free 1-877-335-4725

Dental:DDS Preferred Provider 516-794-7700 www.ddsinc.net

Davis VisionFor information: 1-800-999-5431www.davisvision.com

EPIC Hearing Service Plan: 1-866-956-5400

Express Scripts:For Information: 1-800-251-7689www.medco.com

National EAPEmployee Assistance Providers 1-800-624-2593

www.nationaleap.comwww.nationaleap.com

I.B.E.W. LOCAL 25 PENSION FUND:The Prudential Insurance Co:Pension Checks: Missing/Change of Address, Call: Toll Free, 1-800-421-1056

www.prudential.comwww.prudential.comNEBF Pension: 1-301-556-4300NEBF Education & InformationWeb Site can be accessed at: NEBF.com

Did You Know ? ? ? ?� August has the highest percentage of births.

� Lemons contain more sugar than strawberries.

� 8% of people have an extra rib.

� Birds need gravity to swallow.

� Tennessee is bordered by 8 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia - more than any other in the US.

� Australia was originally called New Holland.

� Your tongue is the fastest healing part of your body.

� The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacifi c.

� 1 billion snails are served in restaurants each year.

� Your brain uses 25% of all the oxygen you breathe.

� When baby polar bear cubs are born, they cannot see or hear for their fi rst month.

� Lions can’t roar until the age of 2.

~Vinnie D’Ambrosio

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V.U.F. Committee

Local 25, I.B.E.W.

PO Box 18033

Hauppauge, NY 11788-8833

DO THE RIGHTTHING

PLEASE USE THE ATTACHED ENVELOPE TOMAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE

VUF COMMITTEE TO HELP THE MEMBERSWHO ARE UNEMPLOYED

V.U.F. DonationsSeptember 9, 2015 to November 18, 2015

V.U.F. COMMITTEE Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving, the holidays are now upon us. Your donations help those families who fi nd themselves in hard economic times. If you could fi nd it in yourself to give and, if you can give a little after this season, it’ll help those families this holiday season. I know that we all do what we can, but it would really mean a lot to those families if you could. I’d like to take a moment to thank the Brothers and Sisters of Elecnor/Hawkeye for their continued kindness to the families of Local 25 and the VUF. Thanks! Again, come down to our general meeting's not only for the good words and advice, but also for our sweet VUF merchandise! I hope to see you soon and if you need to reach me, you can call me at 1-631-428-7204 or email me at sean25vuf@gmail.com for any concerns.

Yours in Brotherhood,Sean T. Plant, Chairman of the VUF

Adams, William D.Ainsworth, Roger L.Allgeier, Arthur R.Ambrosio, Jr., FrankAndrews, James R.Angioi, Joseph M.Barry, WilliamBaumann, Sr., Walter C.Beneke, Frederick E.Bonziglia, Patrick T.Brosnan, Timothy W.Carter, Ronald J.Casey, Kevin B.Cavanagh, Michael D.Corrigan, Francis X.Coyne, Dennis M,Crockett, Douglas W.Cruse, Robert L.Curtin, Jr,. Neil J.Czaikowski, William W.Derenthall, Philip D.Doescher, AllanDoherty, John P.Dunn, Jr,. John J.Dunne, Thomas E.Edlin, D G.Eickholz, Herbert J.Ericson, RichardFaryna, Gary J.Foote, Charles J.

Grant, William,P,Grundborg, Roland R.Guadagno, John G.Hanly, Richard B.Harvey, Kevin M.Hedlund, Rudolph H.Heidrich, Frederick L.Henke, Andrew J.Henning, Charles H.Holschuh, PaulJackson, Norman E.Jackson, Quentin B.Jennings, Lewis Jones, Sergio R.Kearney, Brian R.Kelly, Christopher E.Klees, Frederick J.Koch, GeorgeLopiccolo, FrankLutz, Jr., FredrickMajkut, JohnMalley, James P.Martin, GeorgeMassetti, Tony C.Maurer, John H.Mc Carthy, Timothy S.Meskill, David J.Meyer, Jerry P.Mineo, CharlesMurphy, Michael C.

O'Brien, Edward W.Pagliaro, JosephParker, Gary A.Parker, Theodore I.Payne, James V.Pena, James F.Plant, Sean T.Price, John J.Psillos, George M.Ritzmann, Edward S.Roberts, William C.Rotolo, Carl P. Rozmus, Theodore T.Sander, Gerald J.Sarvis, Christopher A.Schilling, Robert W.Scott, JosephSkladel, Thomas A.Sweeney, Michael J.Tartaglia, Thomas L.Tekverk, Paul E.Tuohy, Kenneth M.Vacchio, Anthony C.Viera, RobertWalker, Sr., David C.Walsh, Martin P.Wass, Robert R.Winters, JackWisdom, James E.Wish, Lee C.

RETIREESOur most sincere congratula-

tions to the following Brothers & Sisters who will or have retired: We all wish them the very best!

May they enjoy a future fi lled with happy times and good health.

IBEW LOCAL 25PENSION FUND

Daniel F. CarleyAnthony J. SedaKenneth DeKline

Timothy CernigliaRobert E. Foy

William KrogerPhilip E. Kane

Patrick Mc CavanaghPaul F. ZimmermannWilliam Dziadowicz

IBEW INTERNATIONALOFFICE PENSION

Sherman N. KearnsPaul F. ZimmermannLaurence B. Buttacy

Robert E. FoyKenneth T. Hawkins

Giulio P. Malazzi

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RENEW Committee

In SympathyIn MemoriamRetired Brother Paul Baeyens D229157 Passed away October 17, 2015

Retired Brother Michael A. Wian D259426 Passed away October 26, 2015

Retired Brother Gregory Parks D259150 Passed away November, 6, 2015

Retired Brother Robert W. Dunleavy D100531 Passed away November 13, 2015

Retired Brother Joseph Mikulas D229130 Passed away November 25, 2015

Retired Brother Robert Moller, Jr. D229330 Passed away December 1, 2015

The offi cers and members of Local Union No. 25, IBEW extend their deepest sympathy to the following members and their families on the

sorrowful loss of their loved ones:

Deceased Brother Warren H. Pursley Wife

Deceased Brother Leo C. Buonasera Wife

Deceased Brother John Horoszewski Wife

Deceased Brother Robert Horoszewski Mother

Brother Barry Pastor Father

Retired Brother Richard Dunleavy Brother

This past month, RENEW’s Mentoring Program kicked into high gear. Our program, built upon a strong foundation of similar programs across the I.B.E.W., is intended to educate and activate those coming into our Local Union. A collective group of our Local’s fi nest comprise the fi rst wave of mentors. Each mentor will teach their paired mentee about the importance of maintaining an active involvement within our Local and our communities, as well as be present to accompany the mentee to functions, meetings, and rallies. With the intention of leading by example, RENEW is certain that we will Reach out and Engage the next generation of Electrical Workers, just as our name implies. Our team, though, is not complete until YOU step up and come on down to get involved. RENEW is perpetually seeking leaders within our Local to make a difference. Furthermore, the dedication and activism exhibited by our Local’s members have

changed our communities for the better. In our steadfast persistence in the fi ght against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, our Local 25 has been credited with helping raise $467,000 this year alone for the hometown organization, Ride For Life. For all those who volunteered,

give yourselves a pat on the back, for you helped move a few steps

closer to fi nding a cure for this aggressive neurological

disease; one that claims a life every 90 minutes. Remember that RENEW meets the third Thursday of each and every month, unless

otherwise noted. Come on down and be a part of the fabric of your Local Union. Get involved and make a difference! Be sure to check us out on Facebook at Local 25 IBEW RENEW!

D Edlin President

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Important NoticeThe job line number is 631-273-4567, press option 6.Daytime job line hours are from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Nighttime job line hours are from 5:00 pm to 8:30 am.

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INTERNATIONAL UNION

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PAIDCENTEREACH, NY

PERMIT NO. 52

CONTRACT ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS

ATTENTION

CONTRACT ROUNDTABLE MEETINGSWednesday, January 6, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 5:00pm – 8:00pm FINAL MEETING

� The Business Offi ce in conjunction with your Negotiating Team and Wage and Policy Committee, will be holding a series of Contract Roundtable Meetings. We will be discussing the “A” Construction contract, which is scheduled to expire on April 29, 2016.

� Attendance for the meetings are divided up by alphabet. You should receive a letter in the mail shortly with additional information.

� Food and beverages will be served at each meeting.

Hope to see you there – after all, it is your contract. If you have additional questions please call the

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