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January 24, 2012
Our area took another hit yesterday as tornados touched down in the Centerpoint area not far from the Hall itself. Local members that live in that area were lucky that the devastation wasn't quite as bad as last April, but many homes and residences had damage and many trees were downed. Brother Bob Kelley's home is surrounded by fallen trees, with one huge tree across his adjoining garage.
Business Manager Keenum has organized a work party to help cut trees off Brother Kelleys driveway so he can at least get out. If anyone knows of others that need assistance after this storm, please inform us at the Hall, 205-833-0909.
United Way contact person Terry Davis has also given us some information and contact numbers for those who might need assistance, call Bill Jr. at the Hall for more info.
December 28, 2011
Its hard to believe 2011 is almost gone, it has flown by. We have lost many treasured members and Family this year, but the future is brighter and our wishes are for a more prosperous 2012. Happy New Year to everyone, be safe over this Holiday weekend. This is also resign weekend, and we are going to extend the resign period from Friday, Dec. 30th after 4:30pm that afternoon until Tuesday, Jan. 3rd at midnight to accomidate some other locals that may not be open Monday. As usual, your can resign on this website, in person, by fax, or email Eddie at eparker@ibew136.org directly.
December 19, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the Death of Brother Phillip Jeff "Easy" Anderson, age 49, of Jasper. There will be a memorial service for Brother Easy at Collins Burke Funeral Home Wednesday at 6 pm located at 303 Oak Hill Road, Jasper, AL 35504. There will be no Funeral Services. This is death benefit #983.
I must tell the clean version of how Jeff Anderson became known simply as "Easy". Back around 1987, when Jeff was still an apprentice, and was working on the construction of Units 3 & 4 at Miller steam plant as many of the Local was. He was working with a travelling Brother out of Monroe, LA. at the time, name of Chris Kibbe, or as we all know him, "Crisco". They were working on the precips at the time, and Crisco came in one day and told everyone he got a new Tattoo of a rabbitt on his buttocks. Jeff begged Crisco for weeks to show him the tattoo, but Crisco kept putting him off, saying wait til it heals up. Well, Jeff kept on asking to see it, so finally Crisco got in front of everyone at break and told them he was ready to show off the new tattoo. Jeff got excited, and when Crisco dropped his pants and drawers, Jeff jumped down, looking intently for the new rabbitt tattoo, but couldn't find it and asked Crisco, "wheres the rabbitt at"?? Crisco said "Damn, he must have run back in the hole". From that day on Jeff Anderson was known simply as "Easy" and we will miss him so. Love ya Brother.
December 8, 2011
There are at least three Brothers that need to be remembered on our "Sick n Needy" list this month. Brother Terry Sweeney is still battling cancer, his address is 211 Mystic Trail West, Boaz, AL, 35956. Also, Brother Keith Tankersley from Cullman co-op was burned badly when he came in contact with a hot high line, he has 4 children and could use some support for Christmas. His address is 2201 County Road 1583, Cullman, AL 35058. And, Local Union 443 member Jerry Daw, who came up and helped us weld on several power company jobs had to have his cancerous bladder removed, and may be off work for a while. His address is 4182 Owassa Road, Evergreen, AL, 36401 Any help to these Brothers will be appreciated. If anyone knows of someone that needs to be on our "sick n needy" lists, please contact us at the Hall, 205-833-0909.
December 8, 2011
December 7, 2011
BEJATC Training Director Matt Dudley has canceled all apprentice classes for tonight due to incoming weather advisories. Any questions, call (205) 849-5522
November 18, 2011
We had a great turnout for the General Meeting last night, 142 members. The proposed by laws amendment was rejected, 17 yea, 118 nays. It was a good orderly meeting with great debate and discussion. It showed some of our newer members and apprentices how the Local works in a democratic process. Hopes for that kind of turnout next month for our annual Christmas gathering. The General Union Meeting Participation (GUMP) drawing will be drawn next meeting until we have a winner. ($3600)
We would remind all stewards to help collect $5.00 donations from members on their jobs for the annual special Christmas Welfare fund, which distributes that money to sick and needy Brothers and Sisters for Christmas. Turn all funds into President Bill Blackman Jr.
November 11, 2011
We have one call left to D&Z at Miller for Monday, call the Hall for more info.
November 10, 2011
It is with sadness we report the death of Brother Greg Lowery, age 48, who passed away this morning at his home. Brother Greg battled cancer for the last few years, but never gave up his ticket or his will to return to do "electric work." Please remember the Lowery Family in your prayers. We will announce burial details as we receive them. This is death benefit #982.
November 2, 2011
Most should have received the notice in the mail announcing a proposed by laws amendment concerning the dues structure and working assessment rate. At the IBEW International Convention in September, the Delegates voted to increase the IO monthly dues portion by $2.00 a month. The first part of the proposed by law change would be to decrease the Local Union portion of the monthly dues from $19.30 to $17.30, effectively offsetting the IO increase, and the monthly dues would stay the same. At the same time, a proposal of increasing the working dues from 3% to 4% to make up for the lower Local Union decrease, while also adding increased revenue to make up for rising costs of doing day to day business.
It has been 18 years since we had a working dues change, and all this time costs of everything has increased, electric, phone, internet access, cars, gas, insurance, office materials, computers, printers, software, advertising......etc...
21 out of 28 5th District Locals already are at 4% working dues or more, and all the Locals under 1200 members are at 4% or more except for Local 136. (870 members)
This proposal will be discussed and voted on at the November 17th General Meeting.
November 2, 2011
Our Sister Sherry Jacks lost her Grandmother recently, Ms. Willie Mae Williams from Hamilton, Al. was 97 years old. Remember Sherry and her Family in your thoughts and prayers.
October 24, 2011
The 14th Annual Buzzard Rock Cookout was this past weekend and was again a huge success. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped raise money for our sick and needy members.
October 24, 2011
Sad News: We lost Brother Brad Randolph Friday, Oct. 21st. Brad was a great wireman and Brother and will be missed by us all. Keep the Randolph Family in your hearts and prayers. His viewing will be Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 pm at Peoples Funeral Home in Hueytown. The Funeral will be Friday at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Forest Park in Pleasant Grove. This is death benefit # 981.
Rest in Peace, Brother Brad
October 11, 2011
The 14th Annual Buzzard Rock Cookout is less than two weeks away. It will be on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Jerry and Stephanie Keenums home at 1692 Buzzard Rock Road, Altoona, Al. 35952. This is a sick and needy cookout for IBEW members that are in need. Donations to attend are $20 per Family, pay at the gate. We have direction cards printed for those who need them. T-shirts are on sale now at the Hall and on the jobsites, ask your Stewards for details. Shirts will be on sale at the General Meeting 10/20/11. We will have Bar B Q and plenty to eat, bring a favorite side dish or dessert if you can. We will have a great "bluegrass" band for entertainment, along with both Auburn & Alabama football games on big screen. This is a Family event, plan on having a good time responsibly and generate money for sick and needy IBEW families.
September 22, 2011
We welcome one of our newest members to the Local 136 Family, Brother Matt Wilson and his wife Tiffany introduced Baby Kyle Lee Wilson, three weeks old.
Baby Kyle is shown by proud Great Grandma Frankie Sue Wilson at the Hall. Congratulations to the Wilson Family.
September 19, 2011
We have been informed of the passing of Brother William J. "Bill" Glaze, age 66, who passed 9/18/2011. Please remember the Glaze Family in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a viewing at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm. This will be death benefit #980.
September 11, 2011
This is a late report but we mourn the death of our Brother James L. Adair, age 89, who passed away on 8/26/2011. Brother Adair was death benefit #979.
September 9, 2011
We have a call for 7 wiremen and 1 JW/welder Monday to report to work Tuesday morning for D & Z at Gorgas, and 1 wireman to Miller for D & Z maint.
The annual Labor Day picnic was cancelled Monday because of high winds and torrential rains. Sometimes its best to remember....Safety First !!! This is what happened to the main eating tent later that day........
August 31, 2011
A couple of announcements: This is Labor Day weekend, which includes the Annual Labor Day celebration at Tannehill Park Monday, September 5th, from 11am to 2pm. Plan on bringing the whole Family, there will be something for everyone.
This also means that resigns are this weekend, open from Friday afternoon at 4:30pm until Tuesday night at midnight.
August 29, 2011
It is with sadness we report the death of retired Brother Walter Hill, age 82, of Gadsden, Al. Brother Walter passed away Saturday, Aug. 27th. We will report his funeral arrangements as soon as we know them, this is death benefit #978.
August 24, 2011
Congratulations are in order for Brittany Adams, Daughter of Local 136 member George Adams, she won a Birmingham Building Trades Scholarship in the amount of $2000.00 dollars. She is an incoming freshman attending Troy University. She received this award Saturday Night at the annual ALOF awards banquet. Local 136 is very proud of you and your accomplishments Brittany.
(Our "Bug" is there to cover a bright light)
August 16, 2011
Just found out our Brother Jason Grahams 5 month old baby girl, Cali, suffered a period where she stopped breathing, was rushed to Cullman Hospital and then to Childrens Hospital in Bham. Jason is bouncing back and forth from Cullman to Childrens, taking care of 8 year old twins and checking on Cali. She is in critical condition, and prayers are needed for this Family and baby Cali.
Several Brothers working in Local 270, Oak Ridge, Tenn. report that there will more calls this week, most working 5-10's.
A reminder that Thursday night is General Meeting night at 7pm, hot dogs served prior to meeting in the pavilion.
The date for the 14th Annual Buzzard Rock "Sick n Needy" cookout has been set for October 22, t-shirts are being ordered, preview below.
Below is a membership development flyer for August 29th.
August 12, 2011
BEJATC Director Matt Dudley announces several new classes open to the membership starting with an OSHA 10 class tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 13th, starting at 7am, 10 hours long, with Bill Roberson and Matt Harlow instructing.
Also, names are being taken now for those interested in a Journeyman Upgrade class on Instrumentation, begining September 6th, 5:30 to 9:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday for 15 weeks. Instructors are Mike Roberts and Bruce Morrison. Open to all Journeymen Wiremen. Call Matt or Heather at the BEJATC to sign up,
205-849-5522.
Another Journeyman upgrade class will be the ongoing Voice.Data.Video class with the section on Telephony starting September 13th. This is an ongoing study that covers all aspects of VDV. Open to JW's, cost of books is $40, Rodney Bearden instructing.
Above: 5th District Vice President Joe Davis and District Service Rep Mike Pace conducted an Officers Training Class for the newly elected officers of Local 136. Many topics were covered including the Fifth District Recovery Plan and how its working across the District. Brother Davis commended Business Manager Keenum and the Local Union officers for the success of the Plan in our local.
August 9, 2011
We will have a new officer orientation and training class here at the Hall Friday, Aug. 12th, @ 10:00 pm, put on by the Fifth District Education Rep.
We will also have a Hubbell employee Bar B Q at the Hall Saturday, Aug. 13th @ 4 pm. All Hubbell employees and their Families are invited to attend, feel free to bring any favorite desserts or side dishes.
August 4, 2011
On July 21st, new officers of the Local Union were sworn in.
From left to right: Tim Whittemire, Gadsden Vice Chair, Bobby Hamner, E Bd., Terry Holliman, Vice President, Dennis "Pic" England, E Bd., Brandon Jones,Tusc. E Bd., James "Peewee" Reece, Exam. Bd., Ross Roberson, Treasurer, Terry Webster, Exam. Bd., Mike Dudley, Gadsden E Bd., Ray Hale, E Bd., Mike Arnold, E Bd., Chris Cody, Recording Sec., Business Manager Jerry Keenum, and President Bill Blackman Jr.
August 1, 2011
The NEW IBEW Local 136 Tee Shirts are In !! Get your's today at the Hall for $13.
July 28, 2011
Note: This is resign weekend coming up again, all Books must resign between the hours of after 4:30 pm Friday afternoon until midnight on Monday night, August 1st.
Resigns accepted as always; in person, by email, fax, or by filling out the resign form on our website @ www.ibewlocal136.org/
$1260 dollars was divided up and sent out to sick and needy members, John Jenkins, Floyd Seale, Steve Haig, Terry Sweeney, Richard Fincher, and the Family of Local 429 member Jimmy Ray Keaton who was tragically killed in an accident on his way to work. Thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters who participate in our sick and needy raffles and drawings, this is where that money goes.
July 22, 2011
It it with sadness we report the passing of Brother A.C. "Ace" Reaves, age 85, yesterday, 7/21. Brother Ace was a 63 year member of Local 136. Brother Ace was past Business Manager, now AC&E owner Gary Reave's Dad. Brother Ace used to run work in Birmingham and was well respected by all his Brothers, he will be missed. Please remember the Reaves Family in your thoughts and prayers. This is Death Benefit # 977.
July 19, 2011
The IBEW lost a great Brother this past weekend, retired Brother Marvin Murphy of Local Union 177 passed away unexpectedly. Brother Marvin worked all over the Country for many years and worked with many IBEW 136 members. Marvin was instrumental in helping put together the IBEW Reunions each year, and headed up many "sick n needy" cookouts including the Annual Al White Cookout. After retiring, Brother Marvin stayed active in politics, including spearheading many political rally's in his home state of Florida. We will miss you Brother, rest in peace.
July 14, 2011
D & Z has a call for 6 Jws and 6 apprentices tomorrow for Monday @ Gorgas on the DCS project.
Brother Bill Blackman Jr passes this report along from Member Roy Finch's wife, Misty; "I got the info about Rodney Brakefield that you asked for...
With sadness we also report the loss of member Floyd Seale's sister who lost her battle with diabetes. Please include Brother Floyds Family in your prayers.
July 7, 2011
There was a good turnout for the "Code of Excellence" class yesterday. We had 15 Brothers participate in the ongoing training.
Brother Keenum stresses the importance of the "Code of excellence" and how it relates to our future success.
July 5, 2011
Thanks to the Brothers that came out and helped work on Chris's house Saturday, we got all the ceiling sheetrock hung and started on the walls. This puts Chris one step closer to moving back into his house. We may have another work day this coming weekend. Details later.
June 29, 2011
We will be having a work day this Saturday starting at 8am at Brother Chris Gardners house in Pleasant Grove. He needs help hanging sheetrock, so if you can help, bring a screwgun and come on. Chris's address is 916 7th Street, Pleasant Grove, Al. 35127 If we can get enough help, we can knock this out in a day.
June 27, 2011
This week will be the last week of June, with resigns falling on Monday, July 4th. The resign period will be extended until Tuesday @ midnight, July 5th. Resign all books on the resign form on this website, by email, fax, or in person starting no earlier than 4:30 pm central time Friday, July 1 and no later than 12 midnight Tuesday, July 5th.
June 16, 2011
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Brother Jerry "Paddlefoot" Myers, age 73, on June 15, 2011. Brother Jerry welded for many years including the construction of units 1 through 4 at Miller Steam Plant. This is death benefit #976.
June 13, 2011
We have added a "Benefits Card" page that will explain your "Benny" card you should have received in the mail. This card can be used to pay for prescriptions, co-pays, and other costs not covered by the health insurance plan. This card will debit from your special savings fund.
A reminder from the election judge: If there is any member who has not received a Local Union election ballot, contact him (Matt Dudley) @ 849-5522 asap.
June 10, 2011
We visited Brother Chris Gardner and presented him a $2000 check to help him with his roof repair. Business Rep. Raymond Bodine presented Brother Roger Head in Arab a $2000 check, he lost his entire home in the tornado. We also presented Brother JJ Jackson with a $2000 check and a set of wireman hand tools donated by the BEJATC. These donations were made possible by the generous gifts from other Local Unions and Brothers and Sisters everywhere. Thank you everyone!!!
Business Manager Jerry Keenum and Tornado Relief Chairman Bobby Hamner present Brother Chris Gardner with a $2000 check to help with his roof repair.
Roof work being done + rear wall and window repairs to be done.
June 8, 2011
There will be a "Code of Excellence" class July 6th at 5:30 pm at the Union Hall. Brother Keenum will conduct this class. Call the Hall and register.
June 8, 2011
Brother James "JJ" Jackson and his family lost everything they owned when their apartment building in Pratt City was destroyed by the tornado on April 27. Brother JJ has three small girls ages 7, 6, and 4 who need any items we might could help with. If you have any items they might could use, call us at the Hall.
JJ's sizes are 3x or 4x shirts, 42/32 pants, and size 13 boots.
June 7, 2011
We have 6 calls to Action Electric tomorrow at the Anniston Army Depot.
Brother Raymond Bodine took ten Bar-B-Q Butts to the Arab area today for the tornado victims. Thanks to Raymond and his wife Regina and her friends for helping prepare and getting the food out to the folks in Arab.
June 6, 2011
A reminder: Today is resign day, open until midnight. In person, by fax, email, or submit on the website.
June 2, 2011
Building Trades will again have a work day this Saturday meeting at the Steelworkers Union Hall on Tin Mill Road headed towards Pleasant Grove at 8am.
Anyone that can help Brother Chris Gardner clean up his yard will be a greatly appreciated.
A reminder: Unit 3 Tuscaloosa meeting is tonight @ 6:30pm.
May 30, 2011 Memorial Day
A day to pay tribute to those Americans who fought for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted. Remember that hundreds of thousands couragous men and women gave their lives so that we may enjoy ours. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Brother S.C. "Sam" Ingram, age 84, on May 17, 2011. Some of you will remember Brother Sam as a welder out at Miller Steam Plant for years during the construction. His passing was just reported to us by his Daughters today. This is death benefit #975.
May 26, 2011
We had 6 JW calls and one JW/welder call for the DCS project @ Gorgas for D&Z. A reminder: many need to do the Powersafe upgrade course online. It costs $14 for the course, which D&Z will reimburse on the first pay period. You can do this at home, at the Hall, or at the BEJATC apprentice school where we have 14 computer stations to work from. School is at 5000 Eastlake Blvd. Birmingham.
May 25, 2011
This past week, Building Trades members along with several of our members went to Brother Chris Gardners house to help clean up debris from his house and yard. We were also able to help him move his piano into a safe storage POD. Several operators were there with equipment to move some larger trees. Brother Chris could still use some help this weekend cleaning up his property.
Back of Chris's House Operators helping moving trees.
Jerry cutting big tree and Stephanie raking
Taking the butts off the cooker this past weekend, we sent out over 600 bar.b.q sandwiches, 16 pans of meat, and 500 chicken breasts to tornado areas.
May 25, 2011
Due to a computer glitch, we had to clear the Home Page and start over, hopefully this will help your pages load faster in the future. Thanks for your patience.
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Our area took another hit yesterday as tornados touched down in the Centerpoint area not far from the Hall itself. Local members that live in that area were lucky that the devastation wasn't quite as bad as last April, but many homes and residences had damage and many trees were downed. Brother Bob Kelley's home is surrounded by fallen trees, with one huge tree across his adjoining garage.
Business Manager Keenum has organized a work party to help cut trees off Brother Kelleys driveway so he can at least get out. If anyone knows of others that need assistance after this storm, please inform us at the Hall, 205-833-0909.
United Way contact person Terry Davis has also given us some information and contact numbers for those who might need assistance, call Bill Jr. at the Hall for more info.
December 28, 2011
Its hard to believe 2011 is almost gone, it has flown by. We have lost many treasured members and Family this year, but the future is brighter and our wishes are for a more prosperous 2012. Happy New Year to everyone, be safe over this Holiday weekend. This is also resign weekend, and we are going to extend the resign period from Friday, Dec. 30th after 4:30pm that afternoon until Tuesday, Jan. 3rd at midnight to accomidate some other locals that may not be open Monday. As usual, your can resign on this website, in person, by fax, or email Eddie at eparker@ibew136.org directly.
December 19, 2011
It is with great sadness that we announce the Death of Brother Phillip Jeff "Easy" Anderson, age 49, of Jasper. There will be a memorial service for Brother Easy at Collins Burke Funeral Home Wednesday at 6 pm located at 303 Oak Hill Road, Jasper, AL 35504. There will be no Funeral Services. This is death benefit #983.
I must tell the clean version of how Jeff Anderson became known simply as "Easy". Back around 1987, when Jeff was still an apprentice, and was working on the construction of Units 3 & 4 at Miller steam plant as many of the Local was. He was working with a travelling Brother out of Monroe, LA. at the time, name of Chris Kibbe, or as we all know him, "Crisco". They were working on the precips at the time, and Crisco came in one day and told everyone he got a new Tattoo of a rabbitt on his buttocks. Jeff begged Crisco for weeks to show him the tattoo, but Crisco kept putting him off, saying wait til it heals up. Well, Jeff kept on asking to see it, so finally Crisco got in front of everyone at break and told them he was ready to show off the new tattoo. Jeff got excited, and when Crisco dropped his pants and drawers, Jeff jumped down, looking intently for the new rabbitt tattoo, but couldn't find it and asked Crisco, "wheres the rabbitt at"?? Crisco said "Damn, he must have run back in the hole". From that day on Jeff Anderson was known simply as "Easy" and we will miss him so. Love ya Brother.
December 8, 2011
There are at least three Brothers that need to be remembered on our "Sick n Needy" list this month. Brother Terry Sweeney is still battling cancer, his address is 211 Mystic Trail West, Boaz, AL, 35956. Also, Brother Keith Tankersley from Cullman co-op was burned badly when he came in contact with a hot high line, he has 4 children and could use some support for Christmas. His address is 2201 County Road 1583, Cullman, AL 35058. And, Local Union 443 member Jerry Daw, who came up and helped us weld on several power company jobs had to have his cancerous bladder removed, and may be off work for a while. His address is 4182 Owassa Road, Evergreen, AL, 36401 Any help to these Brothers will be appreciated. If anyone knows of someone that needs to be on our "sick n needy" lists, please contact us at the Hall, 205-833-0909.
December 8, 2011
December 7, 2011
BEJATC Training Director Matt Dudley has canceled all apprentice classes for tonight due to incoming weather advisories. Any questions, call (205) 849-5522
November 18, 2011
We had a great turnout for the General Meeting last night, 142 members. The proposed by laws amendment was rejected, 17 yea, 118 nays. It was a good orderly meeting with great debate and discussion. It showed some of our newer members and apprentices how the Local works in a democratic process. Hopes for that kind of turnout next month for our annual Christmas gathering. The General Union Meeting Participation (GUMP) drawing will be drawn next meeting until we have a winner. ($3600)
We would remind all stewards to help collect $5.00 donations from members on their jobs for the annual special Christmas Welfare fund, which distributes that money to sick and needy Brothers and Sisters for Christmas. Turn all funds into President Bill Blackman Jr.
November 11, 2011
We have one call left to D&Z at Miller for Monday, call the Hall for more info.
November 10, 2011
It is with sadness we report the death of Brother Greg Lowery, age 48, who passed away this morning at his home. Brother Greg battled cancer for the last few years, but never gave up his ticket or his will to return to do "electric work." Please remember the Lowery Family in your prayers. We will announce burial details as we receive them. This is death benefit #982.
November 2, 2011
Most should have received the notice in the mail announcing a proposed by laws amendment concerning the dues structure and working assessment rate. At the IBEW International Convention in September, the Delegates voted to increase the IO monthly dues portion by $2.00 a month. The first part of the proposed by law change would be to decrease the Local Union portion of the monthly dues from $19.30 to $17.30, effectively offsetting the IO increase, and the monthly dues would stay the same. At the same time, a proposal of increasing the working dues from 3% to 4% to make up for the lower Local Union decrease, while also adding increased revenue to make up for rising costs of doing day to day business.
It has been 18 years since we had a working dues change, and all this time costs of everything has increased, electric, phone, internet access, cars, gas, insurance, office materials, computers, printers, software, advertising......etc...
21 out of 28 5th District Locals already are at 4% working dues or more, and all the Locals under 1200 members are at 4% or more except for Local 136. (870 members)
This proposal will be discussed and voted on at the November 17th General Meeting.
November 2, 2011
Our Sister Sherry Jacks lost her Grandmother recently, Ms. Willie Mae Williams from Hamilton, Al. was 97 years old. Remember Sherry and her Family in your thoughts and prayers.
October 24, 2011
The 14th Annual Buzzard Rock Cookout was this past weekend and was again a huge success. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped raise money for our sick and needy members.
October 24, 2011
Sad News: We lost Brother Brad Randolph Friday, Oct. 21st. Brad was a great wireman and Brother and will be missed by us all. Keep the Randolph Family in your hearts and prayers. His viewing will be Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 pm at Peoples Funeral Home in Hueytown. The Funeral will be Friday at 10:00 am with burial to follow at Forest Park in Pleasant Grove. This is death benefit # 981.
Rest in Peace, Brother Brad
October 11, 2011
The 14th Annual Buzzard Rock Cookout is less than two weeks away. It will be on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Jerry and Stephanie Keenums home at 1692 Buzzard Rock Road, Altoona, Al. 35952. This is a sick and needy cookout for IBEW members that are in need. Donations to attend are $20 per Family, pay at the gate. We have direction cards printed for those who need them. T-shirts are on sale now at the Hall and on the jobsites, ask your Stewards for details. Shirts will be on sale at the General Meeting 10/20/11. We will have Bar B Q and plenty to eat, bring a favorite side dish or dessert if you can. We will have a great "bluegrass" band for entertainment, along with both Auburn & Alabama football games on big screen. This is a Family event, plan on having a good time responsibly and generate money for sick and needy IBEW families.
September 22, 2011
We welcome one of our newest members to the Local 136 Family, Brother Matt Wilson and his wife Tiffany introduced Baby Kyle Lee Wilson, three weeks old.
Baby Kyle is shown by proud Great Grandma Frankie Sue Wilson at the Hall. Congratulations to the Wilson Family.
September 19, 2011
We have been informed of the passing of Brother William J. "Bill" Glaze, age 66, who passed 9/18/2011. Please remember the Glaze Family in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a viewing at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds, Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 pm. This will be death benefit #980.
September 11, 2011
This is a late report but we mourn the death of our Brother James L. Adair, age 89, who passed away on 8/26/2011. Brother Adair was death benefit #979.
September 9, 2011
We have a call for 7 wiremen and 1 JW/welder Monday to report to work Tuesday morning for D & Z at Gorgas, and 1 wireman to Miller for D & Z maint.
The annual Labor Day picnic was cancelled Monday because of high winds and torrential rains. Sometimes its best to remember....Safety First !!! This is what happened to the main eating tent later that day........
August 31, 2011
A couple of announcements: This is Labor Day weekend, which includes the Annual Labor Day celebration at Tannehill Park Monday, September 5th, from 11am to 2pm. Plan on bringing the whole Family, there will be something for everyone.
This also means that resigns are this weekend, open from Friday afternoon at 4:30pm until Tuesday night at midnight.
August 29, 2011
It is with sadness we report the death of retired Brother Walter Hill, age 82, of Gadsden, Al. Brother Walter passed away Saturday, Aug. 27th. We will report his funeral arrangements as soon as we know them, this is death benefit #978.
August 24, 2011
Congratulations are in order for Brittany Adams, Daughter of Local 136 member George Adams, she won a Birmingham Building Trades Scholarship in the amount of $2000.00 dollars. She is an incoming freshman attending Troy University. She received this award Saturday Night at the annual ALOF awards banquet. Local 136 is very proud of you and your accomplishments Brittany.
(Our "Bug" is there to cover a bright light)
August 16, 2011
Just found out our Brother Jason Grahams 5 month old baby girl, Cali, suffered a period where she stopped breathing, was rushed to Cullman Hospital and then to Childrens Hospital in Bham. Jason is bouncing back and forth from Cullman to Childrens, taking care of 8 year old twins and checking on Cali. She is in critical condition, and prayers are needed for this Family and baby Cali.
Several Brothers working in Local 270, Oak Ridge, Tenn. report that there will more calls this week, most working 5-10's.
A reminder that Thursday night is General Meeting night at 7pm, hot dogs served prior to meeting in the pavilion.
The date for the 14th Annual Buzzard Rock "Sick n Needy" cookout has been set for October 22, t-shirts are being ordered, preview below.
Below is a membership development flyer for August 29th.
August 12, 2011
BEJATC Director Matt Dudley announces several new classes open to the membership starting with an OSHA 10 class tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 13th, starting at 7am, 10 hours long, with Bill Roberson and Matt Harlow instructing.
Also, names are being taken now for those interested in a Journeyman Upgrade class on Instrumentation, begining September 6th, 5:30 to 9:30 pm every Tuesday and Thursday for 15 weeks. Instructors are Mike Roberts and Bruce Morrison. Open to all Journeymen Wiremen. Call Matt or Heather at the BEJATC to sign up,
205-849-5522.
Another Journeyman upgrade class will be the ongoing Voice.Data.Video class with the section on Telephony starting September 13th. This is an ongoing study that covers all aspects of VDV. Open to JW's, cost of books is $40, Rodney Bearden instructing.
Above: 5th District Vice President Joe Davis and District Service Rep Mike Pace conducted an Officers Training Class for the newly elected officers of Local 136. Many topics were covered including the Fifth District Recovery Plan and how its working across the District. Brother Davis commended Business Manager Keenum and the Local Union officers for the success of the Plan in our local.
August 9, 2011
We will have a new officer orientation and training class here at the Hall Friday, Aug. 12th, @ 10:00 pm, put on by the Fifth District Education Rep.
We will also have a Hubbell employee Bar B Q at the Hall Saturday, Aug. 13th @ 4 pm. All Hubbell employees and their Families are invited to attend, feel free to bring any favorite desserts or side dishes.
August 4, 2011
On July 21st, new officers of the Local Union were sworn in.
From left to right: Tim Whittemire, Gadsden Vice Chair, Bobby Hamner, E Bd., Terry Holliman, Vice President, Dennis "Pic" England, E Bd., Brandon Jones,Tusc. E Bd., James "Peewee" Reece, Exam. Bd., Ross Roberson, Treasurer, Terry Webster, Exam. Bd., Mike Dudley, Gadsden E Bd., Ray Hale, E Bd., Mike Arnold, E Bd., Chris Cody, Recording Sec., Business Manager Jerry Keenum, and President Bill Blackman Jr.
August 1, 2011
Funeral services will be at our Lady of Hope in Dundalk, MD. Saturday at 11:00 am with a celebration of his life at the club afterwards.
July 29, 2011The NEW IBEW Local 136 Tee Shirts are In !! Get your's today at the Hall for $13.
July 28, 2011
Note: This is resign weekend coming up again, all Books must resign between the hours of after 4:30 pm Friday afternoon until midnight on Monday night, August 1st.
Resigns accepted as always; in person, by email, fax, or by filling out the resign form on our website @ www.ibewlocal136.org/
$1260 dollars was divided up and sent out to sick and needy members, John Jenkins, Floyd Seale, Steve Haig, Terry Sweeney, Richard Fincher, and the Family of Local 429 member Jimmy Ray Keaton who was tragically killed in an accident on his way to work. Thanks to all the Brothers and Sisters who participate in our sick and needy raffles and drawings, this is where that money goes.
July 22, 2011
It it with sadness we report the passing of Brother A.C. "Ace" Reaves, age 85, yesterday, 7/21. Brother Ace was a 63 year member of Local 136. Brother Ace was past Business Manager, now AC&E owner Gary Reave's Dad. Brother Ace used to run work in Birmingham and was well respected by all his Brothers, he will be missed. Please remember the Reaves Family in your thoughts and prayers. This is Death Benefit # 977.
July 19, 2011
The IBEW lost a great Brother this past weekend, retired Brother Marvin Murphy of Local Union 177 passed away unexpectedly. Brother Marvin worked all over the Country for many years and worked with many IBEW 136 members. Marvin was instrumental in helping put together the IBEW Reunions each year, and headed up many "sick n needy" cookouts including the Annual Al White Cookout. After retiring, Brother Marvin stayed active in politics, including spearheading many political rally's in his home state of Florida. We will miss you Brother, rest in peace.
July 14, 2011
D & Z has a call for 6 Jws and 6 apprentices tomorrow for Monday @ Gorgas on the DCS project.
Brother Bill Blackman Jr passes this report along from Member Roy Finch's wife, Misty; "I got the info about Rodney Brakefield that you asked for...
His wife says that he is in UAB and just had his third bone marrow transplant. The hospital is completely out of the platelets that he needs. They are asking that EVERYONE that can please donate blood to the Red Cross LOCATED in UAB. Blood type is not an issue because they check other factors to determine if the platelets match."
Rodney's dad was William Rufus Brakefield and he retired from Local 136. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please put the Brakefield Family in your prayers.
With sadness we also report the loss of member Floyd Seale's sister who lost her battle with diabetes. Please include Brother Floyds Family in your prayers.
July 7, 2011
There was a good turnout for the "Code of Excellence" class yesterday. We had 15 Brothers participate in the ongoing training.
Brother Keenum stresses the importance of the "Code of excellence" and how it relates to our future success.
July 5, 2011
Thanks to the Brothers that came out and helped work on Chris's house Saturday, we got all the ceiling sheetrock hung and started on the walls. This puts Chris one step closer to moving back into his house. We may have another work day this coming weekend. Details later.
June 29, 2011
We will be having a work day this Saturday starting at 8am at Brother Chris Gardners house in Pleasant Grove. He needs help hanging sheetrock, so if you can help, bring a screwgun and come on. Chris's address is 916 7th Street, Pleasant Grove, Al. 35127 If we can get enough help, we can knock this out in a day.
June 27, 2011
This week will be the last week of June, with resigns falling on Monday, July 4th. The resign period will be extended until Tuesday @ midnight, July 5th. Resign all books on the resign form on this website, by email, fax, or in person starting no earlier than 4:30 pm central time Friday, July 1 and no later than 12 midnight Tuesday, July 5th.
June 16, 2011
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Brother Jerry "Paddlefoot" Myers, age 73, on June 15, 2011. Brother Jerry welded for many years including the construction of units 1 through 4 at Miller Steam Plant. This is death benefit #976.
June 13, 2011
We have added a "Benefits Card" page that will explain your "Benny" card you should have received in the mail. This card can be used to pay for prescriptions, co-pays, and other costs not covered by the health insurance plan. This card will debit from your special savings fund.
A reminder from the election judge: If there is any member who has not received a Local Union election ballot, contact him (Matt Dudley) @ 849-5522 asap.
June 10, 2011
We visited Brother Chris Gardner and presented him a $2000 check to help him with his roof repair. Business Rep. Raymond Bodine presented Brother Roger Head in Arab a $2000 check, he lost his entire home in the tornado. We also presented Brother JJ Jackson with a $2000 check and a set of wireman hand tools donated by the BEJATC. These donations were made possible by the generous gifts from other Local Unions and Brothers and Sisters everywhere. Thank you everyone!!!
Business Manager Jerry Keenum and Tornado Relief Chairman Bobby Hamner present Brother Chris Gardner with a $2000 check to help with his roof repair.
Roof work being done + rear wall and window repairs to be done.
June 8, 2011
There will be a "Code of Excellence" class July 6th at 5:30 pm at the Union Hall. Brother Keenum will conduct this class. Call the Hall and register.
June 8, 2011
Brother James "JJ" Jackson and his family lost everything they owned when their apartment building in Pratt City was destroyed by the tornado on April 27. Brother JJ has three small girls ages 7, 6, and 4 who need any items we might could help with. If you have any items they might could use, call us at the Hall.
JJ's sizes are 3x or 4x shirts, 42/32 pants, and size 13 boots.
June 7, 2011
We have 6 calls to Action Electric tomorrow at the Anniston Army Depot.
Brother Raymond Bodine took ten Bar-B-Q Butts to the Arab area today for the tornado victims. Thanks to Raymond and his wife Regina and her friends for helping prepare and getting the food out to the folks in Arab.
June 6, 2011
A reminder: Today is resign day, open until midnight. In person, by fax, email, or submit on the website.
June 2, 2011
Building Trades will again have a work day this Saturday meeting at the Steelworkers Union Hall on Tin Mill Road headed towards Pleasant Grove at 8am.
Anyone that can help Brother Chris Gardner clean up his yard will be a greatly appreciated.
A reminder: Unit 3 Tuscaloosa meeting is tonight @ 6:30pm.
May 30, 2011 Memorial Day
A day to pay tribute to those Americans who fought for the freedoms we sometimes take for granted. Remember that hundreds of thousands couragous men and women gave their lives so that we may enjoy ours. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice.
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Brother S.C. "Sam" Ingram, age 84, on May 17, 2011. Some of you will remember Brother Sam as a welder out at Miller Steam Plant for years during the construction. His passing was just reported to us by his Daughters today. This is death benefit #975.
May 26, 2011
We had 6 JW calls and one JW/welder call for the DCS project @ Gorgas for D&Z. A reminder: many need to do the Powersafe upgrade course online. It costs $14 for the course, which D&Z will reimburse on the first pay period. You can do this at home, at the Hall, or at the BEJATC apprentice school where we have 14 computer stations to work from. School is at 5000 Eastlake Blvd. Birmingham.
May 25, 2011
This past week, Building Trades members along with several of our members went to Brother Chris Gardners house to help clean up debris from his house and yard. We were also able to help him move his piano into a safe storage POD. Several operators were there with equipment to move some larger trees. Brother Chris could still use some help this weekend cleaning up his property.
Back of Chris's House Operators helping moving trees.
Jerry cutting big tree and Stephanie raking
Taking the butts off the cooker this past weekend, we sent out over 600 bar.b.q sandwiches, 16 pans of meat, and 500 chicken breasts to tornado areas.
May 25, 2011
Due to a computer glitch, we had to clear the Home Page and start over, hopefully this will help your pages load faster in the future. Thanks for your patience.
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