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July-August-September 2009
Cover Story: AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust Invests in Union Jobs
Members of Local 54, Seattle, WA, working for Crow Roofing have a lucrative summertime job at Ballard Park in Seattle, thanks to investments made by the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust (BIT). The BIT invests in urban development projects, using an all-union labor force for construction, operation and maintenance of all its buildings.
President's Page: Your Pension Dollars at Work
Roofers in the News: Chet Raypholtz/Douglas Jones/Vice President Don O’Blenis/Local 96 President Ray Waldron/William Penrose
Departmental News
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April-May-June 2009
Cover Story: Roofers Foreman Training Program
Local 11, Chicago, IL, Foreman Kevin Coleman (pictured) oversees the progress of Journeyman Jim Fleischman as he flashes the box at The Mather, a senior living residence in Evanston, IL. The newly launched Roofers Foreman Training Program is designed to bring first-class training to current and future roofing foremen like Kevin.
President's Page: Working Men and Women Have a New Sense of Unity
Departmental News
National Benefit Funds
District Council & Local Union Roster
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January-February-March 2009
Special 27th Convention Issue
Two hundred fifty-three democratically elected delegates representing our local unions throughout the country converged in Las Vegas, NV, for a week-long convention the last week of October 2008. Inside: a full transcript of convention proceedings, photos and more. (This issue available only in hard copy.)
If you would like to receive a printed copy of the January – February – March 2009 magazine, please contact your Local Union or email your request to erinm@unionroofers.com. Be sure to include your full name and complete mailing address, plus your Local Union and Membership #. You must be a member in good standing in order to receive the magazine.
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October-November-December 2008
Cover Story: Manhattan’s One York Street
With an investment of $113 million by The Union Labor Life Insurance Company on behalf of Separate Account J “J for Jobs,” One York Street is a project set to dazzle—a glass condominium inserted into an existing industrial building in TriBeCa, a trend-setting neighborhood in lower Manhattan. The project has meant jobs for skilled roofers, members of two locals affiliated with the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers.
President's Page: J for Jobs: Still Thriving in Today’s Economy
Departmental News
Community Outreach
District Council & Local Union Roster
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July-August-September 2008
Cover Story: International Executive Board Endorses Barack Obama
After careful deliberation, the International Executive Board has voted to endorse Senator Barack Obama for President. See Cover Story for an in-depth look at the candidates’ stands on issues that affect America’s workers.
President's Page: Make Your Vote Count on November 4th
Featured Stories
Roofers in the News
Departmental News
Summary Annual Report (SAR)
District Council & Local Union Roster
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April-May-June 2008
Cover Story: 27th International Convention
Every five years, the International Executive Board of the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers invites hundreds of delegates from Local Unions around the country to convene in order to map the future of our Union. On October 27, 2008, the International Convention will once again be called to order.
President's Page: The International Convention: Your Opportunity to Participate in a Special Democratic Process
Political Action
Roofers in the News
Departmental News
District Council & Local Union Roster
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January-February-March 2008
Cover Story: Helmets to Hardhats
Helmets to Hardhats is a national non-profit program that connects National Guard, Reserve, and transitioning active-duty military members with quality career training and employment opportunities within the member unions of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO. The United Union of Roofers is proud to be a partner in this organization. Read about a member of Roofers Local 22 whose experience with Helmets to Hardhats landed him a career he loves.
President's Page: Helmets to Hardhats: A Path From Military Service to Union Membership
Roofers in the News
Departmental News
National Benefit Funds
District Council & Local Union Roster
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October-November-December 2007
Cover Story: Local 4 Brings New Life to Newark
In November 2007, Prudential Center ushered in a new era of sports and entertainment in Newark and the entire northern New Jersey area. Our very own Local 4, Newark, NJ, Roofers were integral to the construction of this $375 million project.
President's Page: Changes to National Plan Benefits
Departmental News
National Benefit Funds
Community Outreach
District Council & Local Union Roster
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July-August-September 2007
Cover Story: The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust:
Turning Pension Dollars into Union Jobs
The AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust is a $2.7 billion pooled real estate fund serving pension plans with union beneficiaries and has helped finance over $3.5 billion in commercial investment across the U.S. So what does this mega-fund have to do with the average worker?
For some members of Local 30, the answer is: it provides jobs. Because when the Trust finances a project, all on-site construction, operation, and maintenance are done solely by union workers. The Executive Building in downtown Washington, DC, is one of these projects.
Our National Roofing Industry Pension Plan is one of the Trust’s largest investors. Inside, read about how our pension dollars really do turn into union jobs.
President's Page: Our National Benefit Funds: Taking Care of You and Your Family and Creating Union Jobs
Departmental News
National Benefit Funds
Summary Annual Report (SAR)
Political Action
District Council & Local Union Roster
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April-May-June 2007
Cover Story: The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA)
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers joined forces with the TRCP and 19 other AFL-CIO affiliated trade unions to form the United Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) - a hunting and fishing club exclusively for union sportsmen and sportswomen and their families.
The USA gives union members the opportunity to unite and work together to preserve the traditions of hunting and fishing for themselves, their families and for future generations.
As a member, the USA will help you plan trips, learn tips and swap stories and receive discounts on outdoor gear and services. Look for the USA application in this journal.
President's Page: The Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) Provides Exceptional Benefits Exclusively for Union Sportsmen
Feature Stories
Political Action
Roofers In The News
Departmental News
National Benefit Funds
District Council & Local Union Roster
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January-February-March 2007
Cover Story: Don't Fall For It!
The Roofers International Union Launches a series of 'Roofing Industry Fall Protection Conferences & Exhibits.' Pictured are participants and exhibits in Chicago on February 16.
Designed for management personnel and lead journeymen, the conferences deliver expert presentations and hands-on exhibits of the latest fall protection equipment. OSHA funds the conferences with a Harwood Grant to the Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust.
Falls are the number one cause of deaths in our industry. The conferences are part of an ongoing drive to eliminate deaths and injuries from falls in roofing.
President's Page: Something You Can Count On
The National Pension Plan provides protection for you and your family
Feature Stories
Departmental News
Important Notice
District Council & Local Union Roster
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October-November-December 2006
Cover: Getting ready to start their day at the Utah State Capitol are members from Local 91. The project consisted of re-roofing the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah. General Contractor was Jacobsen Construction. Utah Tile and Roofing, a signatory union contractor for over 50-years, handled the waterproofing and Hydro-Tech System. Foremen on the project for Utah Tile were Amador Arevalo and Ricardo Lopez.
President's Page: Our Commitment to Excellence
Roofers In The News
Departmental News
Community Outreach
Local Union News
District Council & Local Union Roster: Last Updated 12/8/06
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July-August-September 2006
Cover: Over a period of 27 months with more than 3,000 union tradesmen and women working for close to 300 contractors and subcontractors, the old Busch stadium was torn down and the new Busch stadium built in its place.
Photo: Arteaga Photos Ltd.
President's Page: Responsibility Protects Our Freedom
Roofers In The News
Departmental News
Community Outreach
District Council & Local Union Roster: Last Updated 9/25/06
Directory of District Councils
Local Union Directory
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April-May-June 2006
Cover: Left to right: International President Kinsey M. Robinson and International Secretary-Treasurer Robert J. Danley
President's Page: Opportunity Through Action
Roofers In The News
Departmental News
Community Outreach
District Council & Local Union Roster: Last Updated 6/17/06
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