Fall 2009

In thisissue:

Keeping Workers Safe

Apprentice Spotlights

Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Apprenticeship Graduates

NIght Work and Roadway Safety

NW Housing Problems: It’s About Change & Opportunity

to motivate [first time] home buyers with temporary tax credits, purchase default mortgages, and shore up the fi-nancial industry? Home values continue to decline, foreclosures are steadily in-creasing, and it‘s simply more difficult to qualify for a home loan now than ever before. The ways in which homes are bought and sold must evolve or this crisis will needlessly draw out many years into the future for our children to inherit.

This evolution can begin now. What if we could bridge the gap between renting and buying that is preventing so many from entering or staying in the market? What if there was a way for any union member to purchase a home for less money out of pocket than renting? What if you could purchase a home below market value with guaran-teed equity before you started?

That bridge is here and it is called a Secure Equity Lease™, a viable option available to any union member who has found themselves unable to en-gage in a home purchase because of

Whatever you want to call it, the challenges created by the current housing crisis will be

with us for years to come. Even though the Northwest has long been one of the most stable and resilient housing markets in the US, we find ourselves shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the country, trying to figure the best way out of this mess. Even though we have seen pockets of increased sales activity, we are far from a recovery. In Washington alone, there are over 17,000 vacant properties on the mar-ket listed for sale and thousands of others hoping to sell. So, if the econ-omy cannot fully recover until housing recovers, as most economists predict, we have to address the problem at the fundamental level.

The simple fact is, if there were more homebuyers and better alternatives for sellers, inventories would decrease, values would begin to rise, equity would again be realized, and stability in the housing market could return. If that were to happen, the American Dream could once again be possible for every union member. Seems simple enough. Why then are we still here af-ter billions of dollars have been spent continued on page 8

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Washington, DC (April 28, 2009) – As fallen workers were mourned on Workers’ Memorial Day, LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – called for a renewed commitment to workplace safety standards to protect against future injuries and deaths.

“The price of going to work every day to build America should not be injury or death on the job,” said LIUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan. “Today, we honor the workers who have been killed on the job and call for an increase in resources to prevent injuries and deaths.”

According the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2007 – the most recent year for which statistics are available – more than four million workers were injured on the job and 5,657 workers were killed due to job-site hazards. Of those injured, about 400,000 were construction workers, and of those killed, about 1,200 were construction workers. While construction workers represent about 7 percent of the workforce, they represent more than 21 percent of job-related deaths.

When workers and contractors get the kind of training and regulation they need, injuries and deaths can be prevented. LIUNA’s health and safety programs and nationwide training centers aim to prevent accidents and reach our goal of zero workers killed or injured while building America.

A key part of the problem is drastic underfunding of OSHA’s enforcement programs. OSHA’s 2008 budget of $486 million comes to $3.89 per covered worker. In the U.S., there is only one OSHA inspector for every 63,913 covered workers. With such limited resources, OSHA inspec-tors can only inspect each workplace once every 137 years on the federal level and once every 65 years on the state level.

President Barack Obama’s 2010 fiscal year budget proposal calls for increased OSHA funding.

In addition, LIUNA and safety activists are calling for the passage of the Projecting America’s Workers Act, which would expand OSHA coverage to public sector workers, increase penalties for companies that willfully and repeatedly violate safety regulations and protect workers who blow the whistle on safety hazards.

“For too long the health and safety concerns of workers have been dismissed as leaders in Washington developed a culture that prioritized corporate interests over workers and profit over safety,” said O’Sullivan. “We are encouraged by President Obama’s prioritizing the needs of working people, and we look forward to working with his Administration to make worksites safe for LIUNA members and all workers.”

Source: www.liuna.org

As Fallen Workers are Mourned on Workers’ Memorial Day, LIUNA Calls for Commitment to Keeping Workers Safe

Anette Banda noticed construction of the light rail system near her home and was interested in having a chance to work on what she terms “a historical

project.” Inquiring about employment, on her way out of the office she had a chance encounter with Greg Mowat of Sound Transit, who encouraged her to join the Laborers.

She did – and a year later, brought her sister, Charlyn Beck, along with her after having her practice a ditch in Anette’s backyard. Anette’s grandfather was a Laborer in California (they are pictured here with his pick). The sisters have gone through the apprenticeship together and are both very close to journeying out of the program. Charlyn says, “I like to be physical; I am always looking to learn something new, and the things you learn you can apply to your own life.”

Thus far between them the sisters have received on-the-job training in water quality control, rail, and heavy highway work. “Rail work is challenging and rewarding,” Anette says. She likes knowing that the projects she works on will be things she and others will use often. Anette had the opportunity to ride on the inaugural Sound Transit Link light rail run.

Charlyn is interested in focusing on safety. “We all want to come home at the end of our day. We don’t set out to have accidents – but if we take the time to apply safety procedures to what we’re doing, then we’ll all have a better chance to go home at the end of our shifts.” She credits her interest in safety issues to coordinator Tawny Sayers. “Thanks to her belief in me, I am a better per-son,” she says.

The sisters cite age and being female as occasional chal-lenges in their workplaces, but are both confident and have proven over and over that they not only can do the work - but can do it extremely well.

Those challenges are offset by the numerous opportuni-ties available for women in the trade, and the chance to learn things the right way. Charlyn values the experience of her instructors and the knowledge gained by attending classes.

“Be ready to work hard – be ready to do anything!” advis-es Charlyn to those considering the program. Adds Anette, “Get started now! You’ll stay in shape, work hard, and at the end of the day, sleep very well.”

Tawny is very proud of her Local 440 sisters. “Anette is going to accomplish whatever she sets her mind to, and Charlyn has found her inner strength.

“They are both going to go a very long way.”

Spotlight on ApprenticesA Tale of Two Sisters

Michael Germaine

Local 440 members and sisters (l-r)Anette Banda and Charlyn Beck with their grandfather’s pick.

Michael Germaine, an apprentice with Local 292 (Everett), was familiar with the Laborer tradition, thanks to a family member who has been a Laborer

for over 30 years. He felt going through the apprentice-ship program was the best way to learn the skills needed on the job.

In addition to general labor, Michael has received exten-sive concrete experience during his apprenticeship and would like to continue to focus on concrete through his career. “I like the pace, and that I can look at the finished product and say, ‘I helped to build that,’” he says.

When asked about some of the challenges he’s faced, he replies, “Learning how to make the most out of what is put in front of me…and getting up really early.”

Both Dan Christofferson and Dawn White (Michael’s business manager and apprenticeship coordinator, re-spectively) both agree that Michael embodies the best of Laborers: responsible and hard-working. “He’s just an all-around good guy,” White says. “He’s never missed handing in his hours and is respectful and polite…he’s a real pleasure to work with.”

“Michael’s one of my best Laborers – easy to train, makes my job easy and it’s nice not having to babysit him,” adds Tony Jacobsen, foreman for Apollo on the Picnic Point Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

Michael’s advice to those considering apprenticeship? “Don’t wait; do it now. Working hard and having a positive attitude go further than knowledge a lot of the time.”

A note from your Apprenticeship Coordinators

We want you to succeed! We will work with you and help you. You are responsible for your obligations; here are some guidelines to

make your apprenticeship proceed smoothly.

nReport OJT hours weekly.Your upgrades in pay are determined by your work and classroom hours. If you do not turn in hours in a timely manner, you may be late in getting your pay upgrade. Pay upgrade is not retroactive for your failure to turn in hours. Hours over 60 days late will not count towards your upgrade. Send in report monthly when not working.

nAccept any and all jobs offered for dispatch.You must take any job call; you may not quit a job for any reason.

nSign the out-of-work list (OOWL) when not working. Learn the rules for the OOWL at your local. Learn and understand what is required to keep your membership in good standing. You cannot be on the OOWL or dispatched for a job if you are not in good standing. Follow these rules to stay current on the OOWL. Stay on the list until dispatched for work.

nAttend classes when scheduled.You must have 80 hours of classroom instruction for each 1,000 OJT to receive an upgrade. Work with your coordinator if there is a particular class you would like to take. Call your coordinator when you are laid off so you may attend a class when you are not working. This may prevent you from having to leave a job to attend class.

nKeep your phone number & address current.If you have a change, you must notify all three of the following: NWLETT Apprenticeship Program, your

local union, and Zenith Administrators. Without your current information you may miss something impor-tant. You may want to inform your credit union and all employers so that you receive financial state-ments and W2 forms.

nPractice a good work ethic.Arrive before the start of your shift, keep busy during work hours, and don’t stop until the end of your shift. If an emergency arises, call in and tell your employer what has happened. Dress for success. In construction you must have leather boots for good ankle support. Baggy clothes, watches, rings, necklaces, piercing jewelry, et cetera can all snag and be ripped from your body; for safety, wear proper clothes and leave the jewelry at home.

nWork safely.You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those around you. If you are not sure about something, ask questions.

nDon’t do drugs.Substance abuse testing is a regular part of the construction industry. You may be required to test pre-employment for each contractor and randomly once employed. This includes alcohol abuse. Failure of a substance abuse test will result in disciplinary action and/or termination from the apprenticeship program.

Remember that you are an apprentice and are there to learn. Ask questions! Your apprenticeship coordinator can help with questions about apprenticeship. Your business manager or field rep-resentative can help with questions about your local; the journeyperson you work with can help with questions about the job process.

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FALL 2009KingstonAsbestos Supervisor40 hours11/30/09 - 12/4/09

Asbestos Worker40 hours9/21/09 - 9/25/0910/12/09 - 10/16/0911/2/09 - 11/6/09 - EN ESPANOL

Blueprint Basic40 hours10/5/09 - 10/9/0912/14/09 - 12/18/09

Concrete Basic 80 hours10/5/09 - 10/16/0910/26/09 - 11/6/0911/30/09 - 12/11/09

Concrete Patch/Repair40 hours10/5/09 - 10/9/0910/19/09 -10/23/09

Concrete Specialist 80 hours11/9/09 - 11/20/09 Confined Space Awareness - 8 hours10/13/09 DOE Soil Erosion16 hours10/14/09 - 10/15/0911/11/09 - 11/12/0912/16/09 - 12/17/09

First Aid / CPR8 hours - 10/16/09

Forklift Safety8 hours11/9/09 11/10/0912/14/09 12/15/09

General Construction80 hours9/21/09 - 10/2/0911/30/09 - 12/11/09 Hazardous Waste Worker80 hours9/28/09 - 10/9/0911/9/09 - 11/20/0912/7/09 - 12/18/09

Hoisting & Rigging40 hours9/21/09 - 9/25/0910/12/09 - 10/16/0911/2/09 - 11/06/09

Laborers, Our Heritage40 hours9/28/09 - 10/2/0911/16/09 - 11/20/09Lead Supervisor40 hours10/26/09 - 10/30/0911/9/09 - 11/13/0912/7/09 - 12/11/09

Mason Tending80 hours10/19/09 - 10/30/09 OQ.R.3 OQ.R.4 OQ.R.58 hours 8 hours 8 hours11/2/09 11/3/09 11/4/09 OSHA 10 12 hours10/12/09 - 10/13/09 OSHA 50224 hours10/20/09 - 10/22/09 Pervious Concrete80 hours9/21/09 - 10/2/09 Pipe Gravity80 hours10/19/09 - 10/30/09

Pipe Pressure80 hours09/21/09 - 10/2/0911/30/09 - 12/11/09

Pipeline Safety80 hours11/9/09 - 11/20/09

Road Excavation & Plan Reading40 hours10/12/09 - 10/16/09

Scaffold Builder80 hours11/9/09 - 11/20/09 Traffic Control Supervisor 24 hours9/22/09 - 9/24/0910/20/09 - 10/22/0912/1/09 - 12/3/09

SatsopBlueprint Basic40 hours9/14/09 - 9/18/0910/19/09 - 10/23/09

Concrete Basic80 hours11/30/09 - 12/11/09

Concrete Patch/Repair40 hours12/14/09 - 12/18/09

Concrete Specialist80 hours10/26/09 - 11/6/09

DOE Soil16 hours12/2/09 - 12/3/09 12/8/09 - 12/9/09

Elevation Control40 hours11/16/09 - 11/20/09

First Aid / CPR8 hours12/7/09

Forklift Safety8 hours11/30/09 12/1/0912/10/09

General Construction80 hours11/9/09 - 11/20/09 Grade Checking80 hours9/14/09 - 9/25/0910/26/09 - 11/6/09 Hoisting & Rigging40 hours9/28/09 - 10/2/09

Mason Tending80 hours10/5/09 - 10/16/0912/7/09 - 12/18/09 Road Excavation & Plan Reading40 hours11/9/09 - 11/13/0912/14/09 - 12/18/09

Traffic Control Supervisor REFRESHER8 hours9/21/0910/19/0911/30/09

Transit & Level40 hours10/5/09 - 10/9/0912/14/09 - 12/18/09

For a description of classes offered, visit us on the web at www.nwlett.org

and click on the “Course Descriptions” link.

The site has the most current listings for all classes, including refresher and recertification classes

held at local union halls.

UTAHL-295 Salt Lake City 801.972.5380

WASHINGTONL-238 Spokane 509.328.6660

L-242 Seattle 206.441.0470

L-252 Aberdeen 360.533.5658

L-252 Bremerton 360.377.1313

L-252 Olympia 360.357.6460

L-252 Port Angeles 360.457.6929

L-252 Tacoma 253.383.1493

L-276 Bellingham 360.733.0900

L-292 Everett 425.259.5077

L-292 Wenatchee 509.662.9762

L-335 Vancouver 360.695.3318

L-348 Pasco 509.547.7553

L-440 Seattle 206.329.1540

L-614 Yakima 509.452.4332

L-791 Longview 360.423.5690

L-901 Mt. Vernon 360.336.6159

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CLASSES September to December 2009

UtahBasic Concrete Flatwork 40 hours11/2/09 - 11/6/09

Basic Concrete Walls40 hours9/21/09 - 9/25/09

Construction Math40 hours12/14/09 - 12/18/09

Hoisting & Rigging40 hours10/19/09 - 10/23/09

MSHA Part 4824 hours9/1/09 - 9/3/09

MSHA Refresher8 hours9/5/09

OSHA 10 12 hours9/11/09 - 9/12/0910/9/09 - 10/10/0911/13/09 - 11/14/09

UFLAG 8 hours9/29/09 9/30/0911/17/09 11/18/09

Traffic Control Maintainer8 hours10/1/09 11/19/09

PascoAsbestos Worker40 hours12/14/09 - 12/18/09

Blueprint Basic40 hours11/9/09 - 11/13/09

DOE Soil Erosion16 hours12/0/09 - 12/10/09

First Aid & CPR8 hours12/11/09

SpokaneConcrete Patch & Repair40 hours11/30/09 - 12/4/09

Road Excavation & Plan Reading40 hours12/14/09 - 12/18/09

Transit & Level40 hours12/7/09 - 12/11/09

Forklift Safety8 hours12/8/09

Hazardous Waste Worker40 hours10/26/09 - 11/06/09

Hoisting & Rigging40 hours11/16/09 - 11/20/09

Traffic Control8 hours12/7/09

Scheduling classes, and students into classes, is a difficult job even when everything is going right. When the unexpected happens, and everything or everyone has to be changed at the last minute, it is almost impossible. We try very hard to give everyone equal access to classes; preference is given based upon the list that a person is eligible to sign (i.e., those who are most likely to use training, like A and B listers, are the most likely to receive training). If you are unable to attend a class, please call us as soon as you know. This frees up the space for someone who is waitlisted to attend.

Darcy Sherman, an apprentice with Local 348 (Pasco), knows hard work – thanks to her dad and brothers, who are all Laborers.

She chose to join the apprenticeship program “to go down a new and exciting road. I wanted to try something new, learn more about construction, and better myself,” she says.

Darcy says she learns whatever she can from the journey-man she works with. Thus far, she’s gained experience in road construction, utilities, flagging, and the proper use of a wide variety of tools. She’d like to get in blueprint reading further down the road in her studies.

Although she states overcoming the mental and physical challenges of being a female in a traditionally male role, she has impressed both her employers and apprenticeship coordinator Dave Castle. “Darcy is a strong advocate for the Laborers’ craft,” Castle says. “When co-workers from other crafts were asking what it is that Laborers do, she responded with a lengthy list of our skills. After getting frustrated with repeating the information, Darcy fired off a letter to the editor of the local paper telling some of our many skills and promoting our training program.”

The program has “awesome classes, great teachers and they (the teachers) have confidence in all who decide to join and want to learn,” Darcy says.

“Take as many classes as you want and go as far as you want to go. It’s awesome…a great way to expand your mind,” she recommends. “It’s a great job, as well as a great opportunity.”

Eric RiffePeter Walker

The Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Program is proud to announce the latest graduates of the Apprenticeship program. These men and women have completed some 4,000 hours of intense hands-on and on-the-job training and are now considered Journeymen Construction Craft Laborers.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Local 252 T

Justin Kreger

Local 242Paul Andry

Daniel BerlinCharles BurgessManuel Carrillo

Jeremy LivengoodCarlos Luna CeaDarrell Matson

Benjamin McKinlayJason Myers

Antonio Narte Parrish Ostendorf

Kyle RenfroJose F. RodriguezAndrew Suitonu

Erin TascheJose L. VegaAlycen Wise

Local 252 O

Local 440

Nathan AllenDwight BrittSean Carr

Richard GarciaSamuel GarciaMegan GoddardMitchell Heredia

Joey JohnsonGeoffrey Loo

Dorian SanchezMaria Solis

Edward Taylor, Jr.James TrussellJose M. Villa

Local 348

Local 276

Matthew BallewChris Gregory

Amanda Windberg

Local 292 EMichael Germaine

Scott JusticeSharon Monk

Efrain RamirezAmberlee Walters

Kurwin Gummow, Jr.

Local 252 BGreg Priest

Local 295Timothy Anderson

Ty BrowningBryan Child

Hugo FernandezFernando MaganaJavier RamirezScott Woolsey

Local 335

Local 901Derek Gillooly

Darcy Sherman

Antonio Munoz

Non-SignatoryBrandon Brown

For more information on the health and safety issues that af-fect Laborers, please visit the following sites:

Laborer

downpayment challenges, loan qualifying criteria, or future employment concerns. A Secure Equity Lease™ is simple: you lease a property at cur-rent market rents and are given the time and resources to purchase at any time during the lease term for a below market sales price. Plus, first time homebuyers still receive their $8000 tax credit and if the property appreciates, you get all the additional equity as well.

This unique opportunity now exists to create a positive action to affect the housing challenges faced by our union members, their families and our community. This program is available to every union member through Union Lease Plus™, another home advantage offered by Union Home Benefit™. With the endorsement of the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council and many of our largest local unions, we can now begin to lead the change of our country’s course back towards the fulfillment of the American Dream.

Source:Patrick Town, Union Home Benefit

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“Night work has become a fact of life in highway construction,” says LIUNA General President Terence M. O’Sullivan, noting a trend that is accelerating this season. “This work presents unique hazards which raise the risk of work zone injuries. Because of these special challenges, preplanning is essential to protect our members and their fellow workers.” One of the reasons roadway construction is conducted at night is to avoid traffic congestion and related problems that are encountered on high volume roads during daylight hours. Work performed at night can be completed faster than during daytime operations. Night work is benefitted by reduced traffic volume, better access to the worksite, longer work shifts, cooler temperatures, and reduced business impact.

However, it also carries the risk that drivers are less attentive and drive at higher speeds at night, and facts show that more alcohol or drug-impaired drivers are involved in night work zone accidents. Along with decreased visibility, these factors suggest that lane closures are not as safe at night as during the day, and nighttime work zone crashes are generally more severe. Managing the risk factors of reduced visibility, impaired drivers and high speeds is key to improving safety in nighttime work zones. Some suggested practices to help reduce risks are to use police officers and speed monitoring; portable, changeable message signs are most effective to achieve speed compliance. When a vehicle’s speed, measured by a radar unit, exceeds a specified value, the signs flash, “YOU ARE SPEEDING, SLOW DOWN!” or some other eye-catching message. In some situations, it is beneficial to station a police vehicle as a warning device or to have the officer patrol the work zone, ticketing speeders and violators.

Employ positive protection. Positive protection is a jersey barrier or other device that prevents vehicle • intrusion into the work zone. When possible, a buffer lane between the open lane and the lane where the work is occurring should also be established.

Require retro-reflective material on all workers. All workers should wear hard hats that have retro-• reflective material that is visible from all sides and from a minimum distance of 1,000 feet. Retro-reflective clothing on workers must clearly identify the wearer as a person and be visible through a full-range of motions.

Improve the visibility and maintenance of traffic control devices. Where positive protection is not • available, use retro-reflective material on all drums and cones and, where possible, use drums in the taper instead of cones. When using cones, stack two together or put weights on them to keep them in place. Make certain that all signs and channelizing devices are maintained in place and in good condi-tion.

Appoint a full-time Traffic Control Crewperson (TCC). A TCC, responsible for maintaining traffic control, • should regularly monitor the work zone by driving through it several times a night. The review should include all aspects of project visibility. The TCC must also make sure the work zone signage does not send confusing, mixed messages.

Reduce the glare from work lighting. To avoid blinding motorists passing the work zone, position and • align lights to keep them aimed toward the work area and not toward traffic. Glare is also a problem for motorist visibility and is caused by not extending light poles to the proper height or by not aiming the light downward to limit illumination to the work zone.

Night work also poses a variety of personal challenges for Laborers that arise from the need to adjust to an uncommon sleep cycle.“Despite its special challenges, night work greatly eases problems for the public and, therefore, for state transportation officials,” says O’Sullivan. “Inevitably, we will be doing more of it, particularly as the stimulus package rolls out. The key for Laborers and contractors is to recognize the chal-lenges and implement specific plans to address them.”

The LHSFNA publishes the Highway Work Zone Safety Checklist for roadway hazards and remedies, which can be ordered through the online catalogue. Most recently, the Roadway Safety Awareness Program re-ceived an upgrade with new modules and interactive demonstrations – including the topic of night work. It can be downloaded on the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse (www.workzonesafety.org).

Source:Excerpted from Lifelines Online, www.lhsfna.org

Working after Dark: Night Work and Roadway Safety

For more information on the health and safety issues that affect Laborers, please visit the following sites:

Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America:www.lhsfna.org

OSHA:www.osha.gov

Laborers’ Health & Safety

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Spokane, WA509.467.5239

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