Brothers and Sisters,

On August 21st, we will be having our bi-annual awards banquet at the Blue Chip Casino.  RSVP cards will be going out in the mail today.  Please return these as soon as possible so we can turn in a head count.  If you have never attended this banquet, please consider coming even if you are not receiving an award.  It is a great time to mingle with everyone and meet some new people.  Should you decide to stay that night, there is a block of rooms set aside.  To reserve your room, see info below.  Blue chip tower rates should be $189 and Spa Tower rates should be $209.  The cut off date to reserve a room is 7/31

www.bluechipcasino.com/groups

put in your code – GiB0811

click on the date – then “Find Rooms”

Make your reservation.

Brothers and Sisters,

With the 4th of July Holiday weekend approaching, I just wanted to give the members a quick update.  With the Holiday falling on Sunday, Monday will be the observed Holiday.  Under all contracts, if you work on Sunday OR Monday, it is paid at double time.

The regularly scheduled Union Meeting that was set to be held on July 2nd has been moved to July 9th at the Hall.  Please note that this will be held at the IBEW Local 531 Union Hall and NOT the JATC

Also, the IBEW Local 531 Business Office will be closed Monday, July 5th, in observance of the Holiday.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!

In Solidarity,

Jim Clarida, Business Manager