Shear Facts - 2020 by Chris Ferrari

Spring 2020

SHEAR

FACTS

News from Sheet Metal Workers Local 19

Training Centers Awarded Accreditation Status DJ Smith A union-family contractor Sisters in Solidarity Making Headway Local 19 exerts its inďŹ&#x201A;uence on the political front

Local 19 members Greg Karamanoogian, by Philadelphia Sign Company replace the digital boards atop the PECO Building in Philadelphia.

SHEET METAL WORKERS’ INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION LOCAL UNION NO.19 1301 SOUTH COLUMBUS BOULEVARD, PHILADELPHIA PA 19147 215.952.1999

Gary J. Masino

Bryan J. Bush

President Business Manager

Financial Secretary Treasurer Assistant Business Manager

Business Agents Fred N. Braker Thomas Bush Louis J. Coppolino Sr. William C. Dorward Michael J. Ford Michael P. Guinan Gerard E. Gontz Luke Gordon Anthony Iannucci, III Kenneth R. Woods Organizers Bryan A. Blum Robert Gadsby Michael Guigley James Keenan, III Stephen Loch Howard VanBuren, III 2

Executive Board Brian Cummiskey Robert Davies Jade Fladger Erik Koszalinski Keith Meyer Nick Lankelis >PSSPHT 1 7MLPɈLY James Sexton, Jr. John Silcox, III Michael Sullivan Joshua Turner Gerald Zimmerman Vice President James Harding Jr. Recording Secretary Todd P. Farally

Trustees 1LɈLY` 7 )SVJR Joseph Downing Robert Klingenberg Dispatcher Joseph D. Rispo Conductor Ronald Campbell Warden Michael Crim

Table of Contents

Page 4- Message from Gar y Masino and Br yan Bush Page 6 - Philly Training Center becomes accredited Page 8 – Local 19 contributes to PPE effort Page 10 – Local 19 assists with deliver y of food supplies Page 12 – Sisters in Solidarity Page 14 - Precision Art Design delivering quality results Page 16 – DJ Smith – All in the Family Page 18 – Battleship New Jersey could use your help Page 20 - Local 19 Happenings – new year brings change/renewal Page 24 – Local rallies around Spatocco Page 26 – Abraham Lugo – spreading the message Page 28 – Ozzie Fisher – hunting success

Page 29 – Nick Stephan steps up in class Page 30 – Adam Ivor y competes in bass nationals Page 33 – Political and Legislative Report Page 41 - Rev. Bobby Paul honored Page 42 – Organizers don’t miss a beat Page 45 – Fire Life Safety changes Page 46 – Local 19 aids Philly Church repair Page 48 – Making the Cut Page 56 – Scholarship Winners Page 58 – Boycott these companies Page 60 – Funds Report Page 62 – Retirements/ Death notices Page 63 – Local 19 calendar Page 67 – Reps/Agents Coverage Map

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A Joint Message From Gary J. Masino and Bryan J. Bush to our members during these challenging times

Gary J. Masino

Brothers and Sisters, At the outset of 2020, we all had high hopes and aspirations for this year and looked forward to what the future would bring. No one expected that we would need to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic or experience the recent social unrest throughout our nation and the world. However, we make it through all this by keeping one thing in mind, our families and our livelihoods. On March 20, 2020 we went from a booming economy to a screeching halt all in one day. Similar to the aftermath of 9/11, the shock coupled with the fear of the unknown began to set in and felt as though we walked straight into a brick wall. Local wide we went from nearly fully employed to over 1000 members out of work in one day; all our lives changed drastically at the drop of a dime. Never having to deal with such a situation before, Local 19’s leadership had to make some very difﬁcult decisions

to keep everything aﬂoat around here. Even though our Organizers and Ofﬁce Staff took layoffs, they continued to volunteer their time to help handle every situation that arose to ensure our union stayed strong throughout all the turmoil. We reached out to all our connections and political allies to make sure our jobsites and shops could continue to operate in a safe manner. Through continuous contact we were able to keep things moving in the right direction, with every new day more jobsites opened back up and our members returned to work. And when problems arose, we continued to handle them the same exact way, together.

know, cases of the virus begin to rise, a member or one of their close family members get sick and we are back to square one.

While experiencing this stircrazy virus situation, where we must adhere to things like social distancing, wearing masks everywhere we go, and the inability to hold large gatherings, including union meetings. We all wish for this to be over soon, sometimes so badly that when we see the case numbers diminish, we think we have passed into the safe zone and begin to become comfortable. Next thing you

With everything else 2020 has thrown at us throughout the year, we see social unrest where many Americans are questioning what is going on around them. No matter what, we all must remember that we are part of a great local union and that we are a big family. It is paramount that we continue to uphold one of the single most important tenets of unionism, and that is equality. We are brothers and sisters, we do not discriminate,

Whether you believe it or not, we are still in the thick of this pandemic and must be smart with all of our decisions when it comes to health and safety. We are living in a changed world currently where following these protocols are part of our reality for the time being. Where we must continue to follow CDC guidelines like wearing masks, washing hands/using hand sanitizer frequently, and social distancing to protect ourselves, our families, and our brothers and sisters.

“We can never let the ugliness of the world penetrate who we are and what we stand for.”

deride, intimidate, or belittle any member. Especially when it pertains to race, gender, country of origin, and sexual orientation, we are all better than that. We must stand against those who uphold racism, bigotry, and violence. All three of those things have been used for generations to divide and conquer, by pitting workers against each other and preventing them from securing a voice in the workplace. The Labor Movement was not just born out of the need to address economic injustices, but social ones as well. We will continue to work towards equality by demanding all people are treated with respect and dignity. As our own Pastor Bob Paul has said, “The only reason to look down on someone is to give them a hand up.” We have seen, heard, and felt the pain of our members and send our deepest condolences to the families of all those whose lives have been cut short by violence. We urge everyone to remember them through peaceful struggle towards equality for all. Because protest is at the very core of the labor movement,

every picket and banner line is a protest and we hold that right to be sacred. However, we denounce those who are actively engaging in violence and the destruction of property, which adds to the loss of jobs and harms our already fragile communities. As Local 19 always has, we will strive to move forward to make things better for each and every one of our members regardless of what is going on in the world around us. We must always remember to stand together and allow nothing to ever come between us and our families. It is very easy for any of us to get pulled into social media, news, and all the other forms of media out there. Do yourselves a favor, put your phone or device down or step away from your laptop and go for a walk, a bike ride,

Bryan J. Bush

or throw a football around with your kids. We can never let the ugliness of the world penetrate who we are and what we stand for. Stay safe brothers and sisters, always remember to keep in contact with your ofﬁcials here at Local 19. We are always here when you are in need.

Local 19 Training Centers approved for accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education

By Charlie Sprang In a letter from the Council on Occupational Education, the Local 19 Philadelphia Training Center received the news that all its hard work has been rewarded. The letter was dated June 24 and this line in the second paragraph says it all: “We are pleased to inform you that the formal action of the Commission was to accredit Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 JATF of Philadelphia and Vicinity, 1301 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19147.” Approval of its application is the culmination of a year and a half of comprehensive work undertaken by both the Philadelphia and the Central Pennsylvania Training Centers. Central Pennsylvania learned right before Shear Facts went to press that its application had been approved at the Council’s August meeting. “Relieved,” said Joe Frick, Training Coordinator for the Philadelphia center, when asked how he felt when he read the letter. “It’s been a journey,

one of the hardest things I’ve been involved in.” Accreditation is the status granted to programs that have met the criteria of educational quality and student achievement. Accreditation by the Council of Occupational Education is widely regarded as the stamp of excellence for occupational educational programs. Local 19 takes great pride in its training program. Together, the stateof-the-art centers in Philadelphia and Hamburg PA are recognized for offering the most extensive training programs in the country with their four-and-a-half year apprentice program and continuing education opportunities available for journeypersons who wish to broaden their skill sets. In his message on the Training Center section of the Local 19 website president Gary Masino writes: “Our training center utilizes state-of-theart equipment and techniques to meet the changes in our industry, yet never forgetting that quality must

prevail.” He later emphasized Local 19’s commitment to its program by stating that, “training highly-skilled sheet metal workers is part of our heritage.” With accreditation the Philadelphia Training Center will be taking another step forward in providing its membership with the highest quality educational opportunities. During the coming year, Frick said they will start looking for an area college to partner with to offer an associates degree in disciplines such as construction management. “We will start looking around for a college to partner with so the membership can obtain the core courses,” Frick explained. “We will also look at our own membership to see if we have some members within Local 19 that have degrees. Maybe within our structure they can serve as instructors.” The process began with a letter to the COE stating the intent to seek candidacy for accreditation. After a member of the institution attends

the Candidate Academy (Part 1), a candidate application is submitted. A two-person team then visits to determine if the institution meets the eligibility requirements and sends a report to the committee. If everything is on order, the COE Commission will grant candidacy status. “The first step is to be approved as a candidate for accreditation,” Frick explained. “After that you have to prepare a self-study report. There are 10 standards you have to meet. You have to show that you meet the council’s standards.” According to the guidelines on the COE website, candidate institutions should plan on spending six to 12 months to prepare this report which is presented to the assigned COE team leader at a preliminary visit which occurs 30 days prior to hosting the accreditation team visit. “You have to meet the criteria,” said Central PA training coordinator Pat Edmonds. “Once you meet the criteria, they come out and do a site visitation. They go through the criteria to see if there is anything outstanding that needs to be corrected. Policies and procedures have to be in place the whole time.”

through the process. “We’ve had to make sure all our affairs are in order,” Frick said. “We have to be better record keepers with respect to everything we teach and the criteria we have in place, even as far as the way we take minutes at meetings and having all our policies documented. We even had to reach out to our students to get their input and include that. Through it all we have been able to identify our strengths and weaknesses and come up with a five-year plan to improve.” Once initial accreditation is granted, the Council would determine

the time frame for the re-affirmation cycle. It could be a two to six year cycle. The Philadelphia Training Center was placed on a six-year cycle. But once granted, the training centers in Philadelphia and Central PA will be able to enjoy the benefits of accreditation including financial aid such as Pell Grants. “The first step is getting recognized as a center for higher education,” Edmonds said. “Then we will be able to go out and get financial aid through the state and federal government.” Accreditation will open up a world of opportunity for Local 19 as it continuously strives to provide all its members with highest quality instructional tools.

At the final site visits, the COE team reviewed all of the training centers’ services and programs currently offered, and submitted a report to the Council with a copy going to the training centers which addressed any areas of non-compliance and a response was sent to the Council which reviewed all the information prior to granting accreditation. While the objective obviously is accreditation, Frick stated much has been gained simply by going

Bob Gadsby & Bryon Blum

Todd Farally

Mike Ford

Local 19 has a NOSE for Volunteering SMART Sheet Metal union members are working with contractors to produce and donate metal nose pieces for the millions of face masks being made by volunteers across the United States and Canada By Pat Edmonds and Todd Farally With every step of the pedal the shop floor shakes, the piston screams. And small pieces exit the collection chute. The end result? A thin piece of aluminum. All this effort for that? In fact, the effort is minimal compared to the efforts put forth by essential workers on the frontline of this pandemic and those who are sewing much needed masks to protect those workers. During the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, Local 19 and SMART took an active role to

support our communities, a quarter inch at a time. A super simple task for a sheet metal worker, shearing ¼ “x 3”x 0.032 aluminum strips, has helped produce nearly 15 million masks throughout North America. Local 19 has sheared and delivered over 130,000 nose pieces since April. These strips have helped people from all over our region, from the Philadelphia metro area to South Jersey to Altoona to Delaware and everywhere in between, to make masks that will help keep people protected. The nose piece is essential to keeping the mask firmly to your face and helps prevent

Finished Strips

Bryon Blum

Pat Edmonds

your glasses from fogging. In the Philadelphia and the five county area, South Jersey, and Delaware, Gary Masino, Bryan Bush, Ken Woods, Howard Vanburen, Bob Gadsby, Jim Keenan, Bryon Blum, Joe Frick, Ron Deichert, Don Smith, and Todd Farally all pitched in to produce, pack, ship, and deliver nose pieces throughout that part of our territory. In Central PA, Mike Ford, Bill Dorward, Pat Edmonds, Steve Loch, Mike Guigley, and Lisa Reuber spent countless hours at the training center shearing, packaging, and shipping nose pieces all over the Central PA region. In addition to the time volunteered, contractors Deseta, ID Griffith, Premier, and Ductmate donated materials to be used or nose pieces already sheared in

Bob Gadsby & Joe Frick

their shops. Collectively, everyone stepped up to help. Many deliveries were made in person where the people who are sewing the masks were thrilled and thankful to receive their pieces. This might be a super small thing for Local 19 to help with, considering the thousands of hours the Local spends per year giving back to surrounding communities, but Local 19 continues to support those in need and will continue to help where needed during this crisis. No one person is as strong as all of us together. Thank you to the members, contractors and officials who have been donating time and materials for this very important cause. Working together is how we will all beat this virus.

Local 19 leaders chip in to deliver food items to the Philadelphia Joint Board

By Todd Farally Throughout the past four months during the COVID-19 pandemic there has been quite a bit of volatility and uncertainty in our world. However, one thing that is absolutely clear is that you can never go wrong when you are helping people through tough times, which is exactly what Local 19 has been doing since the pandemic hit working people throughout our region. The same time we were fabricating and delivering nose pieces for those who are sewing masks for frontline workers, we also began delivering much needed produce to a food pantry in Philadelphia. Even though

many workers have gone back to work, numerous others have not, and their families have been suffering greatly. Members of the Philadelphia Joint Board/ Workers United (which is a union that encompasses several segments of the service and manufacturing sectors) has been dealing with larger than normal rates of unemployed members due to the constraints the virus has put on society. The union recognized the need to provide members and their families with healthy meals, so they formed a food pantry to serve this purpose. Leadership from Philadelphia Joint Board/Workers United (PJB) reached out to Local 19’s Assistant Business Manager/FST Bryan Bush to see

where we could lend a hand. Local 19 provided a donation, along with delivery of food items by our union officials from the produce distribution center in Southwest Philadelphia, to PJB’s offices near 22nd and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia every Friday morning for several months and will continue until no longer necessary. This is exactly what being in a union is all about. When people need help, we all pitch in to lend a hand. Local 19 will continue to support our brothers and sisters within our own union and others throughout the labor movement and give back to our communities. Not because it’s easy, but because it’s the right thing to do.

1. Organizers Howard Vanburen and Bob Gadsby with Business Agent Luke Gordon. 2. Organizer Bryon Blum delivers some much needed food for PJBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry. 3. Organizers Jim Keenan and Steve Loch unload at PJB HQ. 4. Organizer Bob Gadsby wheels some produce into PJB HQ for the Food Pantry. 5. Assistant Business Managers Bryan Bush and Jerry Gontz with Business Agent Lou Coppolino.

6. Assistant Business Managers Bryan Bush and Jerry Gontz, with Business Agent Tony Iannucci unload produce. 7. Local 19 Organizer and Owner-Member (American Mechanical) Eric Vanacker move a load of bread as Business Agent Michael Guinan gets the next load ready. 8. Business Agents Ken Woods and Luke Gordon carry produce into PJB HQ. 9. Business Agent Tom Bush unloads strawberries onto a handtruck. 10. Local 19 Officials hauling food for the PJB Food Pantry.

WANTED: A few (more) good women Local 19’s Sisters in Solidarity seek to recruit and grow their numbers By Charlie Sprang Natasha Scott thought she had it all worked out. She had just graduated from high school and was planning on going into the Navy. “But then I got a letter from the Local,” she explained, referring to a Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 informational mailing. “It looked interesting and so I had a decision to make. I went back and forth with it for a while.” After weighing her options, Natasha chose a career as a sheet metal worker and with 23 years as a proud Local 19 member, she says she has no regrets. They are frequently the only women on the job so it hasn’t always been easy as she and Liz Williams, a Local 19 member for 19 years, discussed in a recent conversation.

“You need to be strong,” Natasha said. “ It’s hard being a woman on the job, but I tell them (men on the jobsite) to treat me the way you would want me to treat you.” “Being the only female on the job doesn’t bother me at all,” said Liz, echoing Natasha’s sentiment. “With my personality, it’s like I’m here to show them I can do it (the job). Some want to help. But construction is still a man’s world. I just hold myself to my own standards and I have always been determined to make it in the trade. Besides, I love working with all the men. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and it’s a challenge, but I love it.”

I don’t want to put a statement out there that we don’t get treated fairly.” Liz and Natasha currently hold leadership positions within a group consisting of female Local 19 members known as Sisters in Solidarity (SIS for short). This member advocacy group was formed with the full support of President/Business Manager Gary Masino.

Natasha made it a point to say that, for the most part, they are treated fairly on the job.

Masino has stated that “this group will be instrumental in supplying much needed mentorship to new female members in the trade by those within our ranks who have already forged the path. Local 19 welcomes the creation of this group which will be vital in representing the issues of our female members. The world is changing and our Local is changing with it.”

“A lot of guys treat us equally,” she said. “All my friends are men. And

Their primary mission, as they see it, is to recruit more women for the 1

Local, but first they want to go out and recruit women who are already Local 19 members to increase their group’s membership and learn what is important to them and their experiences in the trade. “You have to do it in a professional manner,” Natasha explained. “You have to go out and talk to the members and new apprentices and bring awareness about being a woman on the job.” There are currently 50 female Local 19 members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware including retirees. Thirteen women attended the first meeting of Sisters in Solidarity in November. At the second meeting in January, 10 women attended, but the weather was a problem. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, meetings have been on hiatus. However they are working on a way to reestablish a regular meeting schedule. Natasha and Liz are persistent. They are preparing a letter to send

to all their Local 19 sisters encouraging them to join. They are on a mission and they won’t stop trying to get their message out to everyone. “Once we get out there and start doing our activities, people will see who we are,” Liz said. “Right now, they don’t know who we are.” Eventually they see themselves going out to recruit and educate women about a career as a sheet metal worker within Local 19. And as more women enter the trade, mentoring them on how to best work within the construction world and advocate for their issues. So, they too may lead a prosperous life for themselves and their families. Because that is the ultimate goal for all of our members.

nity,” Liz said. “I’d love to be able to go into half-way houses for women.” “We want to recruit and mentor a lot of new applicants that are women,” Natasha explained. “We’d like to tell our story of how we got in and that it is not just a job, but a career. But we need more women out there telling their stories.” Liz and Natasha have gotten the ball rolling and they are bound and determined to recruit more women for Local 19 to keep it moving. 2

“We want to get to the point where we are going into schools and abuse shelters and telling them about the career opportu-

1. President Gary Masino addresses the group with SIS President Elizabeth Williams. 2. President Elizabeth Williams and Vice President Natasha Scott speak to the group. 3. Members of the delegation debate on how best to build their group to be a positive force in Local 19.

Precision Air Designs back to delivering quality results

By Charlie Sprang Like virtually all businesses in the construction industry, it has been a long, trying couple of months for Precision Air Designs. The custom sheet metal fabrication and installation contractor is slowly, but steadily, emerging from the shutdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which recently moved into new space on Bartram Avenue in Glenolden, is a SMW Local 19 signatory contractor that has built a solid reputation for consistently providing the highest quality results on every project it undertakes throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and New Jersey. That reputation is key to Precision Air Design’s successful emergence 14

from the shutdown since, even while inactive, the company was busy behind the scenes ensuring it would be able to pick up where it had left off. “We were shut down for almost two full months until jobs started opening up,” said Ricky Follo, Precision Air Designs Vice President. “During that time people were still looking for pricing on future projects so we stayed pretty busy in the office for the most part.” Precision Air Designs, which was incorporated in October 2015, but the owner, Rob Dudley, and his top associates, Follo and Domenick Maggi, along with shop foreman, Eddie Norberg, have been members of the local for decades. Local 19 recording secretary Todd

Farally and I visited their shop on a Friday afternoon a couple weeks before the Coronavirus pandemic shut down the state but work on construction projects had already been affected. Finished work was neatly stacked in one corner, and the shop was quiet. Norberg joined the company shortly after the incorporation and was handed the task of setting up the shop. He has been a Local 19 member for 35 years. In setting up the shop the goal was ensuring that jobs run smoothly and on time. He brought experience with him, explaining that Precision Air Designs was the fourth shop he had laid out. “The flow of what gets done tells you where you want the equipment,” said Norberg. “You try to place it in a line so the flow goes the right way. It took us two days just to get the coil line in

(l to r) Rob Dudley, Ricky Follo, and Domenick Maggi.

place.” Norberg is also an experienced welder and noted he learned from his uncle when he was 12 or 14 years old. His skill was on display in the finished pieces around the shop. “We have a fully equipped welding

area,” Rob Dudley said. “Eddie is an expert with stainless and he’s done just about everything visible here in the shop. He is also currently training one of the apprentices.” As president Rob, who has 46 years in the industry and has been a member of Local 19 for 24 years, manages all departments in the company. Follo, who oversees the shop, and Maggi, who is an HVAC estimator and designer, both maintain minority ownership in the company. While they typically go after boiler work in schools, Precision Air Designs’ biggest job has been its work on the Stephen Girard Building on south 12th Street between Market and Chestnut. The 15-story building which is almost 120 years old is being 3. transformed into a hotel under

Hilton’s boutique Canopy brand. The top 13 floors are to be occupied by the hotel with the first two floors dedicated to retail and restaurants. They started the work in March 2019 and it was close to completion prior to the shutdown. By mid-June, Precision Air Designs was working at 80 percent of capacity, and Follo said the future looked promising. “Currently our biggest jobs we have going on right now are the American Bible Society and Fair Acres retirement home,” said Follo. “After that we are doing other jobs in Riddle, Einstein and Lankenau Hospitals, University of Penn, Buena and Cleary Schools and fabricating ductwork for Lor-Mar Mechanical, CMS Mechanical and Maximum Mechanical to name a few.“

Ricky Follo, Rob Dudley and Domenick Maggi check prints

D.J. Smith Industrial Making Sheet Metal a Family Business

D.J. Smith Industrial Making Sheet Metal a Family Business By Pat Edmonds It is easy for a member of Local 19 to have a high regard for the word FAMILY. As a union we value the ideals of a brotherhood / sisterhood that embodies the family atmosphere. A strong family business will be built on a value system, a vision for the future, family involvement, and strong leadership principles. In the case of DJ Smith Industrial, they have embraced all these traits and have been building a successful business since 2001. Dean Smith, with his wife Stephanie, sons Kevin and Paul, have taken strong family values and combined them with good work ethics and created a strong business model. Dean Smith, the owner of DJ Smith, began his apprenticeship in 1988. Dean has always had a passion for the trade and had a distinct propensity for high quality stainless steel sheet metal work. Dean started the business because of his passion. Dean enjoys the excitement of the trade

“Family businesses are the cornerstone of most national economies; they can create jobs, spur innovation, and drive superior returns.” - Harvard Business Review: Six Traits of a Strong Family Business Review, July 2019.

that allows him to solve problems for the customer and at the same time highlights the skills of the craft. DJ Smith Industrial is a specialty contractor that has a primary focus on sanitary stainless steel food grade, consulting, design & build with a primary focus on food manufacturing facilities. The company utilizes two water jet machines, a C&C Press Brake with precision ground tooling, SolidWorks 3D CADD System and the latest inverter welding technology. Stephanie Smith is an integral part of the company and has the role of office manager. She takes care of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, etc. and at the same time,

holds the family together in a way only a mother can. Kevin Smith began his apprenticeship in 2012. Before becoming a sheet metal worker, Kevin received his Associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting from York Technical Institute. Kevin’s primary role is to perform all the CAD work using SolidWorks 3D CADD and to do all project planning, coordinating shop work with the field foreman and customers. He programs and runs the water jet machine and the C&C Press Brake machine. Paul Smith began his apprenticeship in 2017. Before becoming a sheet metal worker, Paul graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2016. As a 3rd year apprentice, Paul assembles and welds stainless steel and aluminum parts for various projects both in the shop and out on jobsites. He’s learning the processes and skills involved for installation. Since it is easy for a Local 19 member to have a high regard for family and

as a union values the ideals of the family unit, DJ Smith Industrial is the perfect model. The dictionary defines union as a number of persons, states, etc., joined or associated together for some common purpose. Dean Smith has joined his family and union to make DJ Smith Industrial. He has embraced all the traits that create a strong family business. Charles E. James, an African American Union Leader, said in 1905 “The home is the most effective place to preach the gospel of unionism.” Over one hundred years later, it appears DJ Smith Industrial is on the list of those that practice what they preach.

1. Dean Smith (left) is the owner of DJ Smith Industrial and runs it along with his wife, Susan, and sons Kevin (second from the right) and Paul (far right) 2. Inspecting – Paul Smith inspects some pieces he welded 3. Paul Smith welding a piece for a larger project 4. Kevin Smith runs the OMAX 60120 Waterjet Cutting Machine 5. Example of a freshly welded joint

Opportunities at the Battleship New Jersey to preserve our history for generations to come By Todd Farally Congratulations to New Jersey Business Agent Luke Gordon who was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Home Port Alliance for the USS New Jersey. As a lifelong resident of New Jersey and a veteran, it is a great honor for Gordon to serve on this board which will preserve the history of this iconic sea vessel and its past crews for generations to come. We know Gordon can be counted on bringing all of his talent and skill to the table to further the board’s pledge which is as follows: “The mission of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is to restore, preserve, and exhibit the continuing history of the USS New Jersey and those who worked and served on her, so their

service will continue to educate and inspire future generations.”

ship: MEMBERSHIP

With Gordon taking a seat on the Battleship New Jersey’s Board, it’s fitting to dive a little deeper into what exactly goes into maintaining the ship and where members can help to preserve this piece of American history. Maintaining a 77-year-old, 887-footlong, 57,000-ton ship is expensive. It costs $10,000 a day to keep the Battleship afloat. Most of the ship’s revenue comes from tours and other activities. Support from the public at this critical time will make sure the Battleship can quickly bounce back from its time shut down during the pandemic. Below are several ways how people can help support the

Support the longest, fastest, most decorated battleship in history by becoming a member and get free admission for a year. An Individual Membership is $40. A $75 Family Membership admits up to two adults and up to three children per visit for a year. A $125 Contributing Membership includes Family Membership benefits, plus: Free admission to the Independence Seaport Museum and the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum; and the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM) which provides free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums nationwide. To become a member, mail a check to Battleship New Jersey, 62 Battleship Place, Camden,

Business Agent Luke Gordon after his swearing in to the Battleship New Jersey Board with Assemblywoman Patricia Egan Jones and two other board members.

NJ 08103. You can also become a member with a credit card by calling (856) 966-1652 Ext. 127 or online at www.battleshipnewjersey.org/join

Jersey in the search bar. 4) Put in how much money you want to raise and an end date and click Next.

DONATE Donations to the only U.S. Navy ship to have participated in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf are tax deductible. All donations of $40 or more include a membership. Donate by mailing a check to Battleship New Jersey, 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103. You can also donate with a credit card by calling (856) 966-1652 Ext. 127 or online atwww. battleshipnewjersey.org/give FACEBOOK You can create a Facebook fundraiser to support the Battleship. 1) Click Fundraisers in the left menu of your News Feed on Facebook. 2) Click Select Nonprofit.

5) Customize “Why are you raising money” (if you want) and click Next. 6) Pick a cover photo. Use the default or use your own favorite photo of the ship and click Create. VOLUNTEER The World’s Greatest Battleship has a dedicated group of volunteers (mostly veterans) but the ship always needs more. There is a saying in the Navy – “If it moves, salute it. If it doesn’t move, paint it.” Painting goes on almost every single day on the ship. In addition to painting, the ship needs volunteers in many other areas, including docents who interact with the ship’s guests.

To become a volunteer, visit -

www.battleshipnewjersey.org/volunteer

3) Type in: Home Port Alliance for the USS New

Local 19 Happenings Patrick Edmonds & Todd Farally With every new year comes change and renewal, and Local 19 is undergoing some of its own. In the beginning of 2020, we welcomed two new organizers to the team in Central Pennsylvania. Also, later in the winter, there were three part-time officer changes. Infusing fresh blood and new ideas into our union is how Local 19 continues to stay at the forefront of our trade and the labor movement. Central Pennsylvania Business Agent Walt Friedrich retires

Former Business Agent Walt Friedrich

Back in September, Central Pennsylvania Business Agent Walt Friedrich retired after a long road which took him from helper to Business Agent. He was born July 8, 1964 and grew up in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, later moving to Bensalem where he would graduate from Bensalem High School in 1982. Walt’s career in Sheet Metal began right out of high school when he worked as a helper for Peabody & Wind. He comes from a long line of sheet metal workers beginning with his grandfather, William Hadik, to all his uncles and cousins. He knew right away this was the career for him. On September 1st, 1984, Walt began his

apprenticeship in Local 19 working for United Erectors in Philadelphia. He finished his apprenticeship four years later while employed by Ernest D. Menold. Much of his career in the trade was spent as a steward representing the union on various job sites throughout our territory. Walt had been involved with the political action side of Local 19 his entire career, even running for public office twice in Bucks County. Once for Constable, the other time for Bensalem Twp Council. He held several part-time elected offices for Local 19, starting out as Warden in the early 1990’s, later as an Executive Board Member, then two terms as Recording Secretary from 1997 to 2003. In 2000 Walt was appointed Central Pennsylvania Organizer. When asked what was one of his highlights of his organizing career, Walt responded Lefler Energy, a company that services residential HVAC throughout Central PA. Several years after becoming Organizer, he would become a Business Agent and held that position for nearly 15 years. Throughout his career, Walt served under three separate Business Managers: Tom Kelly, Joe Sellers Jr., and Gary Masino. On top of his regular duties with the local, he also was elected to serve as the Secretary Treasurer of the PA Building Trades and was also on the JATC board in Central PA. When asked about why he retired, Walt replied that he wanted to make room for new blood and also spend more time with family and travel. He plans to still be involved with Local 19, especially when it comes to member advocacy and political action.

you all the best as you move into the next phase of your life. So, as throughout the trade when members retire, we are now seeing the next generation taking up the cause to move our Union and the trade forward. Effective Change for Central Pennsylvania As we rang in the New Year, Local 19 Central Pennsylvania also welcomed change. In a January special order of business, Business Manager Gary Masino made significant changes to the Central Pennsylvania leadership that will help lead Central Pennsylvania to prosperity. Michael Ford and William Dorward were appointed Business Agents, and Michael Guigley and Stephen Loch were appointed Organizers/Marketing Representatives. These changes coupled with an invigorated membership will help propel Local 19 Central Pennsylvania into the future. To quote former President Barack Obama: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Michael Jason Ford (Harrisburg / York Business Agent)

Walt, the members of Local 19 wish Business Agent Michael Ford

Before getting into Local 19, Mike went to Stevens College of Technology and received his associates in Applied Science. In June of 1999 Mike began his apprenticeship with GR Sponaugle in Harrisburg. After his 4-year apprenticeship, Mike continued to long for more and wanted more of a leadership role. Mike aspired to be a leader and when an organizer position became available in 2006, he did not hesitate to apply for the job and became the Harrisburg/York Organizer/ Marketing Representative.

began his sheet metal career right out of high school when he became a limited apprentice for one year. In 1990 Bill became an apprentice with East Penn Mechanical and hasn’t looked back. In 2003, Bill became the Allentown/ Reading Organizer. In that time as an organizer, he has worked on many organizing campaigns, most notably the Microclean campaign. Bill has been very proud to work with the members of Microclean to help bring them better wages and conditions.

Mike currently lives in Hummelstown with his wife Claire and two sons, Max and Grady. When not working Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing home improvements, and working out. Mike has always believed that the union is a family. Because of this, Mike looks forward to growing the union, building a tighter bond between members, and most of all, giving back to our great union family.

Bill currently lives in Kutztown with his wife Amy, daughter Avery, and three springer spaniels. Bill has a real passion for metal work, especially blacksmithing. Bill spends his free time blacksmithing and spending time with his family. Bill is honored to be in the position of business agent and looks forward to gaining market share and growing our union.

As the old saying goes: “None of us is as strong as all of us”.

Michael B. Guigley (Harrisburg/ York Organizer)

William (Bill) Dorward (Allentown/ Reading Business Agent)

Mike has had an extensive sheet metal career that started in 1998 when he became a limited apprentice. Mike finished his apprenticeship in 2003 and has had a prosperous career doing both Architectural and commercial HVAC fabrication and installation.

Business Agent Bill Dorward

Growing up in a Sheet Metal household made the decision to become a sheet metal worker very easy for Bill. In high school, Bill took two years of welding and knew that he wanted to focus on welding in his career. Bill

Currently, Guigley lives in Pine Grove with his wife Nicole and daughters Lindsey and Katie. When not working, Mike enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and working on cars. Mike is looking forward to the challenges associated with the position of organizer and hopes that his efforts will continue to help grow a strong union of brothers and sisters.

Stephen Loch (Allentown/Reading Organizer) Steve has had an extensive sheet metal career that started in 1998 when he became a limited apprentice for HT Lyons. Steve finished his apprenticeship in 2003 and has had a prosperous career in the commercial/industrial HVAC side of the trade. Early in his career Steve took an interest in CAD and worked as a draftsman for various contractors. Learning Autocad and receiving his sketching stamp was a pivotal point in his career which allowed him to have a greater understanding of HVAC systems and at the same time has allowed him to understand the mechanical contracting side of the industry. Currently, Steve lives in Macungie with his wife Deb and dog Benny. When not working, Steve enjoys spending quality family time, listening to music, and watching Philadelphia sports teams. Steve believes that Local 19 has allowed him to have a very good life and is looking forward to serving the membership as the Organizer. Three new part-time officials are sworn in Some more exciting changes have also been happening in Local 19 with respect to part-time elected officials. President Masino recently made the appointments and they were unanimously approved by both the Executive Board on February 27, 2020 and the General Body at the regular meeting on March 2, 2020. With there being a vacancy left on the Executive Board, brother Nick Lankelis has been appointed to that position. Nick has been a Local 19 member for the last 13 years, beginning his apprenticeship in 2007. He Continued on page 22

Continued from 21 has served several roles within the trade and our union; he is also the President of the Beneficial Association which helps Local 19 members in need. Nick has been a jobsite steward and foreman on many occasions before being appointed by President Masino to Conductor in January 2018 and later that year was elected to Trustee where he served until his most recent appointment. Since there is an open Trustee position, brother Joe Downing has been asked to fill that vacancy. Downing is a 21-year member, beginning his apprenticeship in 1998 and has served the Local for many years as a jobsite steward for some of the largest projects in our territory. Joe is a seasoned mechanic and has brought a lot to the table within our industry and to our union. Prior to his appointment to Trustee he was elected to Conductor in 2018 where he has served the local well. Now with brother Downing becoming Trustee, there is a vacancy in the Conductor position and this spot will be filled by brother Ron Campbell. Ron is a 16-year member of Local 19, beginning his apprenticeship in 2004. He has worked in many different facets of our trade and has also been a jobsite steward for large scale projects throughout the city of Philadelphia. The membership of Local 19 couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder of these three members

who will undoubtedly serve our union with honor and distinction. Congratulations brothers! Assistant Business Manager Jerry Gontz becomes Philadelphia Building Trades Center City Chair

Business Manager Jerry Gontz the new Center City Chair. In this role Gontz is tasked with chairing the meeting of Center City Business Agents from all trades, and to coordinate efforts to ensure workers in the Center City section of Philadelphia are protected in every matter relating to the construction industry. The Philadelphia Building & Construction Trades Council provides essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated local unions in order that, through inter-trade solidarity, organized construction workers achieve a powerful voice in government, in bargaining, and in their communities. We work to secure the trade jurisdiction and autonomy of our affiliates as the respected arbiter of trade issues and through that work we have contributed to the continuity of employment and economic security of organized construction workers.

Assistant Business Manager Jerry Gontz

Several months back, the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council was going through some reorganization. With changes happening throughout, the council has appointed Local 19 Assistant

Congratulations brother, it is well earned, and the membership knows you will continue to do us proud! 2

1. President Gary Masino Swears in new Central PA Business Agents Mike Ford and Bill Dorward. Along with new Central PA Organizers Mike Guigley and Steve Loch. 2. President Masino swears in Joe Downing to Trustee, Nick Lankelis to Executive Board, and Ron Campbell to Conductor.

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worked with everything he had to lift his arms high enough to break the surface of the water, but he just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. His mind was racing and he thought that he had taken his last breath on this earth. Finally, Steve was pulled from the water back onto the pool deck. He had little to no movement in his arms and legs which was why he needed to be rescued, but he still had feeling as he was touched by others, which was a very good

sign under the circumstances. At this point brother Spatocco was rushed to the hospital where the next several days and weeks would be critical to his recovery, and there were several surgeries performed in the days moving forward. The injury which Steve sustained was known as a C6 level injury, which is from the neck down, and typically people with this type of injury completely lose all feeling, but brother Spatocco still had feeling.

After he became stabilized, brother Spatocco was determined to get into physical therapy as soon as possible, since it is widely believed that the sooner a patient starts therapy, the quicker they may achieve positive results. Steve started going to Magee Rehabilitation three times a week and has seen remarkable results. He has advanced to exercises where he wears a harness to hold himself up as he walks on a treadmill, performs squats and sit to stand exercises to strengthen his hips, and he’s been peddling a bike as well. He uses a standing rail to strengthen his legs and for balance, and he’s also using electrodes to stimulate the muscles. All these combined together have yielded great results for our brother and he’s making amazing progress. Very soon after the accident, a GoFundMe page (https:// www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-steve-spatocco) where anyone could donate to support Spatocco in his recovery. In the days, weeks, and months after the injury, Steve and his entire family have received an amazing outpouring of support from his union family, which extends to Sheet Metal locals throughout North America, the Philadelphia Building Trades, and in many cases everyday individuals who saw someone in need and acted. Several months back it was brought to the attention of Local 19’s leadership that Steve was in need of a bathroom that is ADA compliant. Where he has been living the bathroom works for the time being, but it is not ideal for someone in his situation. So, with that, Local 19’s Executive Board unanimously approved to

supply funding and labor to renovate the existing bathroom up to ADA standards, the General Body at the next member union meeting overwhelmingly approved the measure. Then President Masino took it one step further when he brought the project to the rest of the Philadelphia Building Trades, where they agreed to donate money and labor for Steve’s cause. At this point Masino reached out to other Sheet Metal locals around the nation to ask for donations on Steve’s behalf. Let’s just say it was astounding how much love and support came in from around the world for our brother. Also, the signatory contractor (Ernest D Menold) who Steve had been working for has organized a running group called Strides for Steve, where several of his co-workers have participated in charity events and raised money to aid in his recovery. Just as the last bit of plumbing materials had arrived with Plumbers Union Local 690, the COVID-19 pandemic hit in North America. Due to the social distancing guidelines and stay at home orders put in place, the bathroom project has been put on hold until it is safe to perform the work. But once the greenlight is given, the bathroom for brother Spatocco will be finished ASAP. Steve is the epitome of what a Local 19 member is. When faced with adversity, he did not curl up and

just accept his fate, he chose to literally get back on his feet to fight for his way of life. Every member is proud to call you brother and we are with you in your struggle and will never leave your side. Because that’s what family does for each other and we are your family.

1. Local 19 member Steve Spatocco was injured in a swimming pool accident. 2. Spatocco wears a harness for support during his physical therapy sessions. 3. Spatocco takes steps using a walker

Abraham Lugo Mission Trip to Honduras ,VDLDK Âł7KH VSLULW RI WKH /RUG *2' LV XSRQ PH EHFDXVH WKH /25' DQRLQWHG PH +H KDV VHQW PH WR EULQJ JRRG QHZV WR WKH DĚ&#x2C6;LFWHG WR ELQG XS WKH EURNHQ KHDUWHG WR SURFODLP OLEHUW\ WR WKH FDSWLYHV Â´ By Pat Edmonds In mid-December 2019 one of our first-year apprentices, Abraham Lugo, got to experience a trip of a lifetime. Along, with his church group from The Central Assembly of God, Lugo took an 11-day trip to Honduras. The purpose of the mission was to help an all-girls orphanage in Honduras by spreading support and guidance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a beautiful and amazing experience. To see these girls who went through so much in their lives like

getting raped, abused, not fed, etc.,â&#x20AC;? Lugo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see how God touched their lives and to see their love for God was heartwarming.â&#x20AC;? The trip allowed Lugo to connect with the girls of the orphanage and give his own personal testimony about how God has influenced his life. He described a time in his life when he was at his lowest point and was depressed. He went on to tell how his faith in God helped his pain go away and blessed him. Due to the help that he received, he felt the need to share the love and hope that

he experienced. God had blessed him with overwhelming peace and he wanted to spread this to the girls of the orphanage. The overall experience allowed him to create friendships and also allowed him to give a tremendous amount of hope to the girls.

This trip is a reminder of how we can open up our hearts to others to provide love and support, even to strangers. The brothers and sisters of Local 19 have always found time to support each other and their respective communities. As we continue to fight a continued labor movement, always remember those who need support, both mentally and spiritually. As a community of union sheet metal workers, we should continue to lift up each other and those around us as Abe Lugo did when he went to Honduras to spend time with the girls from the orphanage.

1. Central Assembly of God members waiting for their flight home. 2. Members deliver food to people in the village.

3. Members discuss how the girls impacted their lives. 4. Abe enjoying taking selfies with kids from the orphanage. 5. Members exploring the village 6. Members and girls from the orphanage learn different ways to worship, including dance.

Sportsmen By Pat Edmonds Ozzie Fisher, fourth year apprentice, has had a tremendous passion for hunting his whole life. As a young child, Ozzie began squirrel hunting with his father and quickly became addicted. With his father and grandfather as mentors, Ozzie has become a skilled hunter and his trophies are proof that his hard work and dedication to the sport is paying off. Ozzie takes a great deal of pride in scouting and researching different hunting spots on public land in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland. He finds it challenging to pick the perfect spot among other hunters and with a great deal of competition. In 2019 all his hard work on public land contributed to a fantastic season.

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“I am fortunate to work for Local 19,” Fisher said. “The trade provides me with the funds and the opportunities to be able to put the time and money into my passion.”

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Nick Stephan ready to take the next step in racing career By Todd Farally If you recall, last year’s Spring Issue of Shear Facts featured a story about a young racer, Nick Stephan, who is the son of Local 19 member Bob Stephan. Nick earned not one but two national Quarter Midget championships for the United States Auto Club. Nick did as he planned and took the 2019 season off to acquire the knowledge he needed for the next chapter in his career and to purchase the equipment he would need. That next step for Nick is racing Crate Modified cars at New Egypt

Speedway. This type of racing features a stock-car designed specifically for a dirt track and the vehicles can reach speeds up to 80 mph, roughly 25 mph faster than the Quarter Midgets he had been racing and found so much success. Local 19 and it’s membership was so proud to be the sponsors of Nick and looks forward to continuing to support his career. The union’s insignia is displayed prominently on his new vehicle and we look forward to seeing what sort of accomplishments are in store for young Nick. The graphic on the hood of the racer.

Nick Stephan and his dad Bob Stephan (Local 19 member) posing with the new racing vehicle proudly sponsored by Local 19!

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Adam Ivory fishes in the TBF National Tournament By Charlie Sprang Adam Ivory has been fishing competitively for 21 years and this year saw him reach the pinnacle of the sport. Ivory qualified for and competed in the The Bass Federation (TBF) National Championships. Ivory, a Local 19 member since 1993 working in the Central Pennsylvania area, participated in the tournament which took place in early March at Grand Lake of the Cherokees located in northeast Oklahoma in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Ivory had a good first day of the three-day tournament and stood in third place in the co-angler division

but did not fare as well on the second day, slipping to 14th place and failing to qualify for the final day of competition. Ivory had qualified for the national championship by placing second in the co-angler division in the District 14 tournament which was held on Lake George in Ticonderoga, NY in September last year. “The national semifinals are the final qualifier for the National Championship,” Ivory said. “Our division consists of Pennsylvania, New York and Ontario competing in a single tournament. Boaters fish against boaters and co-anglers (non-boaters) against co-anglers. I compete in the

co-angler division.” Ivory explained that during a tournament boaters and co-anglers are randomly paired, but although they are in the same boat, they do not compete against each other. Boaters compete against each other as do co-anglers. “The top finisher in each division for each state or province advances to the National Championship,” Ivory said. “Pennsylvania got to send two because we had over 40 qualifiers in each division. I finished the tournament in 2nd place in my division and first for PA advancing to the National Championship.” Ivory will give it another shot this year having already registered for the 2020 TBF National Semifinals which will be held on Lake Wallenpaupack in northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 has a variety of branded merchandise for sale at the Philadelphia Union Hall! Get them while they last!

Newer products include: Carhart Style Jackets w/embroidered Local 19 insignia – S – XL = $125.00 2XL & XLT = $135.00 3XL & 2XLT = $145.00 4XL & 3XLT = $155.00 Current Beneficial Association T-Shirts $5.00 Hi Vis and regular style t-shirts with Local 19 insignia on back - $10.00 All Local 19 Beanie/Cuffed Winter Hats = $10.00 Black Thermal Hoodie with white or pink lettering w/Local 19 insignia on back. -$60.00 Local 19 Patches - $1.00 Local 19 Pins - $3.00 Local 19 License Plate Frame - $2.00

Local 19 suggests that members call down to the business office to check availability of your size of the product you wish to purchase. For Central PA and Delaware Members who wish to purchase merchandise, contact the Business Agent or Organizer in your area to ask them to pick up your purchase the next time they are at the Philadelphia Office.

Politics

Local 19 Political and Legislative Report /RFDO ZDV DFWLYH WKURXJKRXW WKH UHJLRQ ZRUNLQJ to ensure its voice was heard By Todd Farally Local 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political department was rather busy throughout the winter months gathering petitions for our political friends, speaking with elected officials to advocate for Responsible Contracting Ordinances and Project Labor Agreements, canvassing operations, demonstrations, and a few legislative victories. Member Actions As we moved into the spring we shook off the frost a bit and looked forward to warmer days. During this past winter Local 19 had been working the streets to help get our friends on the ballot by gathering petition

signatures. Apprentices were out in force in February, from Northeast Philadelphia for Senator John Sabatina to Central PA for State Rep Tom Mehaffie to Delaware County for Senatorial Candidate (and Plumbers 690 Business Manager) John Kane. All three were able to get on the ballot with Local 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help and we were proud to do so. Beginning on Saturday March 7th, the hardest working apprentices anywhere began to perform canvasses for State Rep Mary Isaacson in Philadelphia, John Kane in Delaware and Chester Counties, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County. However, these handbills were cut short due to the COVID-19

pandemic. Local 19 could not in good conscience put our members in a situation where they could possibly contract the coronavirus. President Masino made the decision just as we were about to really get into the primary season, and it was the right call to protect our membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health. A winter action that took place was in Central PA when the President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence visited Hershey on a campaign stop. Roughly 30 Local 19 members and several Local 100 Representatives showed up with banners to protest some of the recent actions against unions, our apprenticeships, and our pensions. Members stood out for hours in the freezing Continued on p. 34

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that it adds qualifications to the bidding process for public works projects within a particular jurisdiction, whether it be a county, city/town, or a school district. Under current state laws within our territories of PA, NJ, and DE, the public entity must accept the “lowest qualified bidder.” However, if there are no qualifications in place, they must then contract with the lowest bidder, period. An RCO gives a municipality the ability to have the qualifications they need to ensure trained, safe and upstanding contractors and craftspeople are working on their projects.

minimum of an OSHA 10 certification. The language states that all firms will employ crafts people for the appropriate trade they are working in which can help to stem some of the misclassification that has been running rampant on public works projects over the past decade. These laws also require that firms bidding to the government body have in place a “Class A” apprenticeship that has graduated apprentices three out of the past five years. The firm must provide proof of all of this within a predetermined time frame to qualify for the project. So, by having an RCO in place, a government body can have safeguards to help protect workers against unsafe working conditions, misclassification, and abuse from an unscrupulous contractor. They also protect the taxpayer to ensure the contractors who are awarded the project are ethical with a safe and highly trained workforce in an effort to avoid cost overruns, worksite accidents, and possible dangers to the community. By design, these laws are built to provide the qualifications contractors must meet so the job comes in on time and on budget in the safest manner possible.

What is a Responsible Contractor Ordinance and what benefit does it provide?

The eligibility requirements that are contained in an RCO are what really give them their effectiveness. There is language which states a contractor cannot bid the project if they have been disbarred or suspended by any federal, state, or local agency within the last three years. The firm and anyone who holds ownership in the company must not have been convicted of a crime related to the contracting business within the last 10 years. The firm must not have had business licenses, contracting or trade licenses, registrations or other certifications revoked or suspended within the last three years. And also, within the last three years, the firm must not have been found in violation of any law applicable to its contracting business, including licensing laws, tax laws, prompt payment laws, wage and hour laws, prevailing wage laws, environmental laws or others, where the result of such violation was the payment of a fine, back pay damages or any other type of penalty in the amount of $5,000 or more.

As a Local 19 member I’m sure that you have heard the term Responsible Contractor Ordinance (RCO). But do you know what it fully entails? The simple answer is

Aside from requiring all the necessary licenses, bonds, and certifications, RCOs also require that every worker on the project have a

December night to show our solidarity and to appeal to the POTUS, VP, and those in attendance. There were many honks of support for our peaceful protest. As the summer heat hit in late June, we had the opportunity to perform a literature drop for Bridget Harrison’s campaign in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. On a beautiful Saturday morning, 30 apprentices came out wearing all smiles. It had been nearly four months since any handbills had been performed, but many of the apprentices had still seen each other during that time outside of apprentice classes over Zoom. The apprentices performed the action while following all CDC Safety Guidelines. Thank you to those who gave time for their union and our friends. Recent Legislative Actions and Victories Throughout the past six months to a year, Local 19 Officials have been making the rounds to various municipalities showing the value in Project Labor Agreements and Responsible Contracting Ordinances. Both measures provide taxpayers living in these communities assurances that the projects being built in their area are done with highly skilled and safe workers who are employed by upstanding contractors. In the past quarter there have been two more legislative victories that Local 19 and area building trades have been pushing for in regard to responsible contracting language. Both Evesham Township in Burlington County, NJ and the municipal government of Bucks County PA have passed these measures to ensure quality work is performed and taxpayer money is protected on projects within those municipalities with the highest trained and safest workforce possible.

Why are Project Labor Agreements Important? Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have been around for some time, but as a union member do you know why they are important to the trades? These agreements can be entered into by either a public government entity or a private one. They state that the craftspeople working on the project will be provided from one of the local unions listed in the agreement. PLAs like RCOs are meant to ensure that the workers on site are

the most highly skilled and safe workers in the area and even the language of the agreement is built around creating efficiencies so that the project will come in on time and on budget. Like an RCO, any contractor in good standing (union or not) can bid the project. However, in the case of a PLA if a non-union sheet metal contractor were to be awarded the bid, they would be bound by the agreement and would have to hire workers from the Local 19’s hiring hall. This is why we work so hard to inform our elected officials on the benefits of PLAs and work to have them on various projects. Political Action A recent political victory happened in Washington Twp, NJ. The local Fire Department had been working to get a bond measure on the books for some time and finally was able to get it approved by the voters of the township. This bond is for the construction of a new firehouse and upgrades (mostly HVAC) to the existing stations. All this work is expected to be performed under a Project Labor Agreement.

An attempt was made in 2019 to have the $10 million bond approved, but the citizens voted it down. This year Local 19, along with the other trades, made it a point to inform their members of the importance of this vote, what it means for public safety and what it means for local work opportunities for our members living in that community. Apprentices, mechanics, and officials worked to contact members and the general public several weeks leading up to and on the day of the vote.

horizon which can aid in gaining more work for our members. Now more than ever it is crucial for the membership to get involved.

We are proud to report that the bond was overwhelmingly approved by the voters of Washington Twp through the efforts of the Fire Department and Labor working together. Local 19 wants YOU to get involved with politics! Local 19’s Political Department is always seeking members or family of members to either run for local municipal seats, committee person or to sit on an appointed municipal planning, economic development, or construction code enforcement board. The more members or family we have involved, the more opportunities we can see coming on the

It is very simple to get started and your union can help you along the way. The key is to talk to someone at the local before jumping in feet first. Either contact Political Director Todd Farally or any of the local’s officers to help in putting you on the right path. We have been fostering relationships around the region for decades and will know what the best route for you to take and how to get there. If you have aspirations and want to help your union out, it would be the perfect opportunity for you to make the call and get started today. One recent example of a member getting involved in their municipality is retired member Barry Harrison. Back on January 6, 2020 he took an appointed position on the Planning Board in Middletown, Bucks County. Brother Harrison said he is looking forward to helping move Local 19 and the trades forward in Bucks County. The chair of the board has reportedly stated that Barry is a great addition, is highly engaged and brings a lot to the table. Congratulations brother we know you will do your union proud. Also, this past month Local 19 President/Business Manager Gary Masino was appointed to the Pennsylvania Convention Center Board of Directors. Back on March 4, 2020 the Commissioners of Bucks County unanimously voted to appoint Masino to the board. Masino will succeed former Bucks County Commissioner Robert Loughery Continued on p. 36

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who was recently defeated in the 2019 municipal election where Local 19 played a very active role. As stated on their website: “The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority is charged by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the steward of the public good; assuring the successful operation of the worldclass Pennsylvania Convention Center, and to drive economic prosperity for the greater Philadelphia region as a world-class convention center.” President Masino will use this position to build more relationships throughout our region to further the influence of Local 19 and Organized Labor. Pension Fight Update Several months back, Local 19 and SMART put out communications on multiple platforms to inform and request action from the membership regarding a proposal on pension reform from Senate Republicans. This proposal known as Grassley-Alexander (for Senators Chuck Grassley & Lamar Alexander) coming out of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee chaired by Senator

Grassley could impose a burdensome tax which could hurt Local 19’s pension reaching full solvency in a timely manner. This scheme would tax the multi-employer pension plans around the country that have been performing well and on their way to full funding and supplement the plans of those who have not done what was expected of them. Since the financial crisis that began in 2008, Local 19’s Trustees of the Funds and membership have always performed their due diligence to keep our pension plan on track. Without any roadblocks in place, our plan is estimated to be in the green by 2024 and 100% funded within 10 years. However, if plans like ours have to pay for the mistakes of others, the path to full solvency could be much further out than currently estimated and will seriously delay our goal of being 100% funded. The response from Local 19 members and our brothers and sisters (family included) around the nation was overwhelming. Senators from every

state received calls, emails, and even letters demanding they oppose this kind of draconian measure. Currently, there has been no movement on this proposal. The leadership at Local 19 will be paying close attention to this proposal if it rears its ugly head in the future. Victory! Construction Apprenticeships are to be excluded from IRAPs An announcement was made by SMART General President Joseph Sellers, Jr on Wednesday March 12, 2020 that the Trump administration has decided to exclude construction apprenticeships from Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). This was a major hot button issue during the entire summer of 2019 as all Building Trades unions throughout the country mobilized their members and allies to submit comments opposing the inclusion of construction in the IRAP program. In 2017, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order No. 13801 Continued on p. 38

1. John Kane speaks to Local 19 apprentices before they head out to perform a literature drop in Delaware County, PA. See picture on page 33.

2. Local 19 Apprentices with Steward Mike Snyder hand billed in Washington Township, NJ to advocate for the funding of a new firehouse and much needed upgrades to the fire departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities and equipment. See picture on page 35 3. Local 19 members along with Business Agents Mike Ford & Bill Dorward stand along the highway in Hershey, PA to let the President and Vice President know that we will not be quiet when it comes to pensions and apprenticeship standards. 4. Members stand strong against the attacks on our pensions and apprenticeship programs.

5. Local 19 Assistant Business Manager Bryan Bush, Organizer Bob Gadsby and apprentices are brought up to speed with the NJ 2nd Congressional district and the Bridget Harrison race. 6. Mary Isaacson speaks to Local 19 Apprentices on March 7th prior to heading out for a handbill. 7. Local 19 Apprentices in New Jersey on Primary Election Day.

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seeking to establish a Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion to increase opportunities in industries outside of the construction sector. At the time of the announcement, the training programs affiliated with the North American Building Trades Unions were recognized as the standard to meet. These programs were targeted for industries who traditionally didn’t have apprenticeships, such as manufacturing. They were made to be tailored specifically to each company and their particular process. So, companies could write their own curriculum and standards. The concept of Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs) was introduced to the Task Force, which was unanimously recommended to exclude the military and construction industry. Initially, the Trump Administration appeared to support the integrity of registered apprenticeships and not undermine the successful unionized construction industry programs. IRAP’s would have had a disastrous effect on current registered apprenticeship programs and their long-standing infrastructure to provide a skilled, safe and dependable workforce. The unregulated and low road competitors would also affect industry standards, quality working conditions and compensation. After hearing about the idea of including construction in IRAPs, the North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU), including SMART sprang into action. All Local Unions from Maine to Hawaii and all points in between began a massive communication push to inform and mobilize members to contact the Department of Labor. There was just a 60 day window where members and our allies could comment opposing the inclusion of

construction in IRAPs. After the dust settled, there were over 350,000 comments opposing this inclusion, and on March 12, 2020 we had the result we were all hoping for, the Trump administration heard the voices of the people and heeded their calls. This is what happens when we all work together as one, when the will of the people can outweigh the will of those with greed in their hearts. We have most certainly won this battle, but the war on workers’ rages on and we must be vigilant. Primary Election Results The 2020 Primary Election will be one that will go down in history as one of the most unique election cycles, that’s for sure. Even though the Local had to suspend our traditional program during the primary season due to COVID-19 concerns, we were still able to perform a few actions before the stay at home orders started. In Pennsylvania the primary was moved from April 28th back to June 2nd for safety reasons and to give municipalities enough time to have the proper safeguards in place. Three major races Local 19 was involved in were all victorious. John Kane, running for State Senate in the 9th District which spans southern sections of Delaware and Chester Counties defeated his opponent in a very hotly contested primary election for the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Tom Killion. Kane is someone who is not just a friend of labor, he is cut from the same cloth as all of us. He is a card carrying member of Plumbers 690 and that local’s business manager. Working people

have a very unique opportunity to elect someone who knows what we all go through. He has walked our path, knows our issues inside and out, and will fight fervently for his brothers and sisters. The second race Local 19 was involved in was State Representative Mary Isaacson’s first re-election campaign in the 175th Legislative District, which covers part of South Philadelphia, Center City, and into the Northern Liberties and Fishtown neighborhoods. This was a four-way primary race where whoever won would have no issue at all winning the General Election in the fall due to the electoral makeup of the district. So, the primary was the race to win in this instance. Thankfully with a calculated campaign strategy and help from various organizations (Local 19 included), Isaacson was able to pull out a win after the final mail in ballots were counted. Also, in Bucks County’s 1st Congressional District, Local 19 was helping labor-friendly incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick against an anti-union primary challenger. Since taking office in January of 2017, the congressman has taken great strides to form a strong relationship with organized labor throughout our region. Fitzpatrick has been with working people on several key votes against repealing worker protections and voted for the PRO Act, which is a bill that would significantly improve conditions for organizing efforts. The congressman made it through the primary and heads into the general election in November. The New Jersey primary was also moved, from June 2nd to July 7th, to ensure all safeguards could be in place for voters and poll workers alike. Also, since restrictions

were lifted slightly in the state and region, Local 19 was able to conduct two literature drops for Bridget Harrison, who was running in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. Harrison, who is a union member, ran for the Democratic Nomination to face incumbent Democrat-turned-Republican, Jeff Van Drew. Local 19 Apprentices were out one Saturday and also on Election Day, in the morning and afternoon, for Ms. Harrison. Unfortunately, she did not make it through the primary, but she fought a good campaign and earned our respect along the way. Delaware also had an election on July 7th, but this election was only for the Presidential Primary Race. In all three states in Local 19’s territory the winner of the Democratic Primary for President was Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the Republican Primary. Both party conventions have not occurred yet, but it is almost a certainty that these two will face off against each other in November’s General Election.

and their ability to organize. He has already committed to signing the PRO Act and any other bill which would improve organizing or conditions for working people. Biden supports our apprenticeship programs and will fight to protect and expand those standards. This is in contrast to the Trump administration, which has actively worked to weaken and even destroy our apprenticeship programs. A year ago (as mentioned in the IRAP article of this section) through the Department of Labor, the administration attempted to water down construction apprenticeship standards which would have had a detrimental effect throughout the country for our members and their families. Biden will prioritize workplace safety especially in regard to OSHA. Prior to the pandemic, the safety administration was already greatly weakened through bureaucratic

channels which left it ill equipped to deal with the added safety guidelines set in place to mitigate the spread of the virus on worksites. Many projects throughout the nation have not received proper oversight from the agency due to deep cuts and mismanagement. The former vice president is not afraid to speak his mind, especially regarding the importance of labor unions in building up the middle class. He has stated on numerous occasions how union membership is still one of the best vehicles to reach prosperity in our nation. Joe Biden does not mince words when it comes to this and will continue to fight for good paying union jobs. Biden is a strong supporter of Davis-Bacon (Prevailing Wage on Federal projects) and Project Labor Agreements. However, he has always been a staunch opponent of “Right Continued on p. 40

SMART Endorses Biden for President On July 1st, 2020, The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers endorsed former Vice President Joseph Biden for President of the United States of America. This endorsement did not come lightly and was decided after many months of vetting and feedback from the membership. Local 19 has had a long-standing working relationship with Biden and knows where he stands on issues concerning workers and the Labor Movement. He is as prounion as the day is long and continually advocates for workers’ rights

Vice President Biden with President and Business Manager Gary Masino at Local 19’s Hall in Philadelphia.

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to Work” laws which weaken our unions, diminish worker protections, and create a race to the bottom. President Trump has stated that he “likes the right to work better” and would sign a right to work bill if it is sent to his desk. The president has also said that he “fights unions hard.” Trump has presented himself as a champion to workers when, in fact, he is the exact opposite. Under his presidency worker protections have decreased. The National Labor Relations Board is stacked with anti-labor board members who have rolled back overtime protections and are consistently ruling unfairly against workers. Biden has a comprehensive plan to rebound from the pandemic and the economic woes associated with it. To start, he is proposing a $700 billion dollar investment in American manufacturing with buy American procurement provisions, the likes of which have not been seen since World War II. There will also be a large portion of this investment in small business, which are the drivers of our economy throughout our nation. The former vice president also has an actual plan to tackle our crumbling infrastructure to improve or rebuild our aging roads, bridges, schools, airports, and railroads. President Trump promised a new age of manufacturing; however, his policies have actually shuddered even more plants across our great nation. And finally, the president promised huge investment in infrastructure, but there has not been any plan for investment and the administration is not pushing for it. The president made a lot of promises to the American worker back in 2016 and has continued to fall

flat on all of them. His tax bill took workers’ ability to write off their work gear, tools, and union dues. It also dramatically hurt workers in areas with higher property taxes because they can only write off a certain amount of their taxes and mortgage interest, leaving them to pay thousands to the federal government. At the same time, the very wealthy and big corporations walked away with paying virtually nothing. Joe Biden has stated he will fight to roll back the tax bill of 2017 which has been financially detrimental to our membership and working families. He will reinstitute the ability to write off work expenses, including your union dues. Do we want continued broken promises and attacks on our very way of life? Or do we want a president who will look out for the American worker and actually have a plan to bring our nation back to its once great glory? Joe Biden has a pro-labor plan and is the candidate who will follow through for all of us, not just the lucky few. All these reasons and more are why our union has endorsed Joe Biden for President. Vote by Mail in PA, NJ, and DE. Voting is one of the most sacred rights we have as Americans and, as a Labor Organization, Local 19 actively promotes and encourages our members to vote in all electoral contests because every election has consequences. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Local 19 is asking all members and their families to sign up for Vote by Mail in their state to ensure they have access to make their voices heard during the General Election on November 3rd. Listed below you will find online registration and sign up info for Vote by Mail for each state within our territory.

Also, in the coming months, Local 19 will be ramping up efforts to ensure our members and their families are registered and signed up for Vote by Mail in their state to ensure we all have access to the ballot box no matter what may be occurring in our world. Pennsylvania: In PA you can register to vote and sign up for Vote by Mail online at www.votespa.com. This is an extremely quick and easy process which only takes a few minutes. New Jersey: In NJ, it takes a few more steps to register to vote or sign up for Vote by Mail. Go to https://www.state. nj.us/state/elections/voter-registration.shtml and click on your county for a printable form to fill out where you and your family can register and sign up for vote by mail. Then you follow the instructions on the form to mail it into the county clerk. These forms fold into self-addressed postage paid envelopes, that you put in the mail and you will receive your registration info back shortly thereafter. Delaware: In DE you can also register to vote and sign up for an absentee ballot at https://ivote.de.gov/voterview which is quick and easy. States in our region understand why it is important for their residents to vote and that is why they are making it easier with more access to the ballot box. Because the more people who vote guarantees a better representation of the citizenry at the local, state, and federal level.

Local 19’s own Reverend Bob Paul is honored by Philadelphia City Council By Todd Farally Anyone who has been a member of our union for a significant amount of time knows who Reverend Robert “Bobby” Paul is and what he has contributed to our Local. It was Local 19’s honor to witness a citation given to Reverend Paul by Philadelphia City Council for the

many years he has given back to our communities and to the youth of Philadelphia. Local 19’s leadership including President/Business Manager Gary Masino, FST/Assistant Business Manager Bryan Bush, and Assistant Business Manager Jerry Gontz, with many other officials and members (many of whom were former students of Reverend Paul) were in attendance that day to witness Bobby receive this great honor. Reverend Paul joined Local 19 as an apprentice in 1973, graduating in 1977. Through the years he took on many different roles within the sheet metal industry. Bobby was elected as a Trustee by Local 19’s membership in 2000 and three years later to our Executive Board. He served as an officer of Local 19 with great distinction for many years thereafter. Around the time he was elected a Trustee, Reverend Paul took on

another title as our part time recruitment officer. Later this position became a full-time role for Bobby. As Local 19’s recruiter, the Reverend visits schools and houses of worship on a regular basis to introduce our trade to those who aren’t familiar with it and opens up the possibility of a path for many who may feel it impossible. Bobby also visits the Philadelphia Prison System to speak to those who feel they have nowhere to go but back to the street and show them that Local 19 knows their worth and that one mistake shouldn’t dictate your entire life. Because he has been a pastor for over 30 years, Reverend Paul is a natural teacher, and Bobby has run a tutorial program since 2001 out of Piney Grove Baptist Church. This program was created to prepare candidates to take building trades entrance exams and navigate the interview process. Throughout the nearly 20 years of the tutorial program’s existence, so many men and women have taken these classes and reached security and prosperity through building trades apprenticeship programs. Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 19 is honored to have been a partner through it all and is proud of the achievements brother Paul has reached for the youth of our communities. 1. Reverend Paul Thanks everyone. 2. President and Business Manager Gary Masino speaks to the Chamber on all the good work Bob Paul has done for Local 19 and the community. 3. Reverend Paul shown so proud to accept this well deserved citation for all his hard work along side Local 19.

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By Todd Farally Local 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agents, Organizers, and staff have really stepped up their game in the first half of 2020 and there looks to be no slowing down for our team. Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic our officials were getting very creative with strategies in regards to picketing and informational banners and we were seeing real progress. We had organizational lines against Munn Roofing, Boro Construction, and Little Sheet Metal just to name a few. There were also traditional lines going on simultaneously all throughout our territory. Also, before schools were shut down due to the stay at home orders, our organizers and agents were visiting schools and career fairs to meet with students who might be interested in a career in the skilled trades. However, after the pandemic hit, things shifted significantly and our officials pivoted resources towards 42

ensuring our members and communities were taken care of during the depths of the stay at home orders. Whether it be ensuring member safety on the job, aiding with unemployment issues, delivering clear communication on all the latest news regarding jobsite closures or reopenings, providing necessary materials for mask makers, or aiding with food pantries, our officials worked hard to support our members and the community. Our union has been a shining example of all the good you can accomplish when we all look out for one another.

There were several companies signed right before and during the pandemic. Prior to the shutdowns, Local 19 Organizers signed Dewitt Heating and Air Conditioning, Enright & Sons, and AWOC Roofing. We are proud to be working with these companies and look forward to the many opportunities to develop through those partnerships for our members. As the stay at home orders started to lift, our officials shifted into high gear. Aside from the traditional Continued on 42

Continued from 42 lines, our organizers began holding informational banner lines outside of projects which were not following proper CDC guidelines and standards to let those non-union workers know that Local 19 will protect them and give them a voice on the job when it comes to their health and safety.

The world we are living in is vastly different, but as always Local 19 finds a way to adapt and overcome any obstacle placed in its way. Your union is constantly working to improve you and your family’s lives just as we always have and always will. We are a union family and that’s exactly what a good family does. 1. L to R members Carmen Staino, Steve Coppolino, Steve Knecht, Joe Diem, Assistant Business Manager Jerry Gontz, Organizers Jim Keenan, Steve Loch, Mike Guigley, Business Agent Ken Woods, Organizer Howard Vanburen, and Business Agent Bill Dorward. 2. Local 19 Organizers looking out for workers in Central PA. L to R: Organizers Mike Guigley, Jim Keenan, Bob Gadsby, Howard Vanburen, and Steve Loch. 3. It was all hands on deck at Uwchlan Hills Elementary School Near Downingtown, PA 4. Organizers Bryon Blum and Bob Gadsby with member Jim Dolinger hang a banner at Pennovation in support of Front-Line Workers.

5. AWOC Roofing signs with Local 19. L to R: Bryan Bush, Steve Traits (AWOC), Mike Fingerman (AWOC), and Organizer Jim Keenan. 6. Organizers Howard Vanburen, Bob Gadsby, and Jim Keenan attending a local high school career fair. 7. The Local 19 Organizing team performed a city walk about a month ago and they stopped by one of our lines at the Philadelphia Public Ledger against Heights Advisors. L to R Member Joe Dolan, Legal Intern Shelby McCarty, Organizer Bob Gadsby, Assistant Business Managers Bryan Bush & Jerry Gontz, Organizers Bryon Blum, Howard Vanburen, Steve Loch, and Jim Keenan. Not shown, member Don Johnstone. 8. Dewitt Heating & Air Conditioning signs with Local 19. L to R: Organizer Jim Keenan, Ron Lewis (Dewitt), Stan Wiley (Dewitt), Organizers Howard Vanburen & Bob Gadsby, Assistant Business Manager/FST Bryan Bush, and Business Agent Luke Gordon. 9. Enright & Sons signs with Local 19. L to R: Organizer Bryon Blum, Jack Enright, Organizer Bob Gadsby. 10. Local 19’s Organizational Picket Line outside Uwchlan Hills Elementary School Near Downingtown, PA.

2019 Fire and Smoke Damper Technician / Supervisor Changes

By Pat Edmonds Fire Life Safety has become a very important aspect of HVAC and TAB contractors. Local 19 members have taken on the task to become certified and accept the responsibility of understanding applicable codes and standards relating to installation, inspection and testing. On August 5, 2019 the International Certification Board (ICB) made significant changes to the certification examinations and this article addresses these changes. By understanding the codes and standards associated with proper installation and testing of Fire Life Safety systems, our members become a valuable asset to their contractor, the union, and most of all the city in which they perform this work. The idea of performing this work diligently proves the value in the training that all of our members have access to. This statement from the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 302 provides further emphasis: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important that the people who install, inspect, and service fire life safety devices obtain proper training and certifications. The safety of the citizens and workers of Allentown is paramount.â&#x20AC;?

The certification reflects changes in the scope of a FLS Technician from 2010 to 2019 the key changes are: 2010 Scope: The Fire and Smoke Damper Technician competently performs installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire, smoke, combination fire/smoke dampers, and ceiling dampers in HVAC systems. 2019 Scope: The Fire and Smoke Damper (FSD) Technician is knowledgeable about periodic inspection procedures for fire, smoke and combination fire/smoke dampers according to the guiding documents listed in the job task analysis. In addition, the FSD Technician is knowledgeable about procedures to conduct differential pressure measurements across, and force testing of stairwell egress doors. These scope changes make it necessary for Technicians and Supervisors to understand stairway pressurization and egress requirements when testing a facility. It is important to understand the relationship between Fire Dampers, Fire/ Smoke Dampers, Smoke Dampers, Pressurization, and Emergency Egress. As a sheet metal worker, all installed components work hand and hand to assure public safety.

The certification reflects changes in the scope of a FLS Supervisor from 2010 to 2019 the key changes are: 2010 Scope: The Fire and Smoke Damper Supervisor competently performs installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire, smoke, combination fire/smoke dampers, and ceiling dampers in HVAC systems. The supervisor has a comprehensive understanding of code language and confirms that all work was completed properly. 2019 Scope: The ICB-certified Fire and Smoke Damper (FSD) Supervisor oversees and coordinates the work of the FSD Technician and plans and directs testing and inspection projects from inception through completion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ensuring that procedures follow requirements of applicable codes and standards. Anyone who is currently certified through the 2010 Scope is certified to perform the work under the 2010 scope only. They are required to upgrade to the 2019 scope once their certification is up for renewal. Information about renewing, upgrading, and all other certifications can be found on the ICB website. www.icbcertified.org

Local 19 aids church in its time of need

By Todd Farally During the afternoon of June 5th, 2020 ominous clouds rolled into our region and brought with them winds and rain which resembled that of a tropical storm. The weather moved out just as quickly as it caught everyone by surprise. After the skies cleared, people began to emerge from where they took cover and surveyed the havoc which was wreaked throughout the area. If you were working out in the field that day, you will clearly remember this storm. Pastor Mark Boucher was like the rest of us that day, taking shelter till the storm cleared. As he ventured out and looked over the property which Highway Tabernacle Church stands on, he noticed something was askew. The stone church building located

at 1801 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia was built in 1865 and weathered the storm with no issue. However, the black iron boiler stack which stands next to the church was seriously affected by the winds. The force the storm exerted on the stack was so strong that it cleanly sheared 19 of the bolts which connected it together, broke some of the guywires, and left the towering stack teetering dangerously over the sanctuary. After viewing the destruction, Pastor Boucher was unsure who to speak with about fixing the problem he and his church now faced. So he reached out to the Carpenters Union which is right next door to the church and their leadership called Local 19 to see if we could help the church in its time of need. That afternoon Assistant Business Manager Jerry Gontz

and Business Agent Tony Iannucci drove over to the church to determine what needed to be done to move the stack back into place and reattach it to the system. After returning to Local 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters, Gontz and Iannucci laid out the scope of the work to President Gary Masino and Assistant Business Manager Bryan Bush. At that point, Philadelphia Training Coordinator Joe Frick was instructed to enlist several apprentices to aid in the repair of the stack beginning on Monday June 8th. Also, Business Agent Fred Braker reached out to signatory contractor Eastern Sign Tech for use of a crane truck and an operator for the project and EST was happy to oblige. That Monday morning Local 19 was onsite and with use of the crane truck, a come along, and the skill

only a sheet metal apprenticeship can provide. Our members were able to straighten out the stack and put it back into place with new guy-wires attached. It was Local 19â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pleasure to aid Highway Tabernacle Church during their time of need, so they can continue to serve their community. Great thanks go out to Local 19 members Justin Assenza, Evan Coleman, Hafis Reddick, Brian Buchanan, Rich Abbott, Dan DiOrio, and Jeff Joniac who volunteered their time and skill to complete this project in a timely manner. Also, thank you to Eastern Sign Tech for the use of the crane truck. Local 19 and Highway Tabernacle Church greatly appreciate it. If there is a project going on in your area and you feel our union can help, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to reach out to the Local. We are always looking for places where we can use our resources, skills, and work ethic to improve our communities. 3

1. 4th Year Apprentices Brian Buchanan, Evan Coleman, Hafis Reddick, and Justin Assenza get ready to work the black iron boiler breaching (in the background) back into place. 2. Custom Sign member Jeff Joniac operates the crane truck while the others secure the stack in place. 3. Here is the full view of the stack leaning towards the church. The boom from the crane truck is put into place to aid in pulling the stack back so it can be reconnected. 4. Rich Abbott and Dan DiOrio put the final touches on the stack by securing the new bolts and trimming the allthread with a porta-band. 4

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1. Maili Sheely and Gabby McSorley while attending the Penn First Women in Construction Week pose for a photo with the Philadelphia Skyline. 2. Chuck Ferguson and Aquil Dorn are steady getting it. 3. Jerry Zimmerman and Bob McFadden are staying safe while on the job. 4. Chip Rohrbaugh installing hangers. 5. Sisters Jen Lohr and Lisa Dungee suit up with the proper PPE so they can perform a balancing job. This is the new normal for our members working in the healthcare industry. 6. Ron Conner and Tavio DeSheilds are driving a couple last screws in to finish the job. 7. Chris Dale positions the duct in place so Mike Mahalik can bolt up the connection. 8. Erich DeEsch finishes up a massive hood at HT Lyonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop.

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10. Teague Garvin and Greg Hondros performs some demo. 11. Greg Streb is modifying duct to fit a damper. 12. Jack Lyons is using the spiral machine to fabricate spiral duct. 13. L to R Shop Forman Frank Tardio with Nathaniel Luckenbaugh, Jon Dellinger, Mike Smith, and apprentice Shawn Sholar. 14. Forman Joe Jordan observes as Wayne Horton lays down a bead on some black iron. 15. Local 19 members safely lowering a load on a roof. 16. Father and son team Paul and Sean Hartey are ready to hang some duct. 17. Rich Lehrer measures for proper elevation.

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21 19. Caitlyn Bednar lets the sparks fly in Marlyn Sheet Metalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop. 20. Dan Martino hammers a pittsburgh down on a piece of duct. 21. Jim Rich and Dave Vuich on the job. 22. Kevin Bailey works the shear. 23. Brian Sheldrake ensures the corners are ready for the field. 24. Phillip Hunter works on some panels for an ice rink in Philadelphia. 25. Chris Fredricks feeds a piece of a fitting into a pittsburgh machine. 26. Mike McCann prepares some stainless pipe for welding. 27. Mike Grecco and Deondre Watts modify a damper.

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28. Ron Geidl works on a Trane Chiller Unit. 29. Jason Lauer is tig welding custom kitchen equipment. 30. Steve Line and George Curry ensure their hangers are straight and secure before moving on to the next section of duct. 31. Brothers Dave Kunkel, Frank Burnside, and Toby Tomeo slide a section of air handler in place. us 32. Shaun Lewis with Jim Schwarz, Mike Abbott, Marcus Freas, and Chris Andrusko performing some roof work. 33. Luis Rivera, Ron Strause, Brian Henio, John Hrycko-oto wian, Dave Mitchell, and Dave Greblonski pose for a photo with their handy work at the Schuylkill Yards project. The stainless steel sign which was fabricated and installed by Nova Sign will be illuminated with LED lights and shall be another shining example of the craftsmanship Local 19 members bring to the table every single day. 34. Members working for RVD Anthony Morales, Bob McLaughlin Jr, Fran Mullin Jr, and Eric Giambro take a moment to admire their fine craftsmanship. 35. Brother Chris Volpe welds stainless riser duct 54

Local 19 announces this year’s Karl Weinberg Scholarship recipients Unfortunately, due to the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, Local 19’s Annual Dinner Dance which usually is held in the spring was cancelled. The Local’s leadership kept the health and safety of its members, their families, and our friends in mind when making this decision. Holding such an event with hundreds of attendees would have been extremely irresponsible and reckless on the part of the union and it was the right decision to make. We hope that next year we will be able to hold the event where we can honor the 25 and 50 year members who were unable to be recognized this year.

With that being said, Local 19 would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the 2020 recipients of the Karl Weinberg Scholarship Fund. This year’s winners are: Louis Coppolino, Zoe Davis-Luizer, Amanda Elwell, Lena Felix, Cole McFadden, Justin Smith, Daniel Trainor, Kassidy Zimmerman. Congratulations to all the scholarship winners and we wish you a bright and prosperous future!

1. President/Business Manager Gary Masino presents Amanda Elwell with her scholarship award. Also present were her father Local 19 member Daniel Elwell, mother Nancy, and brother Ethan. 2. Local 19 President/ Business Manager Gary Masino presented Daniel Trainor with his Scholarship award. Also present was his father Local 19 member Michael Trainor. 3. Scholarship winner Zoe Davis-Luizer with her father Local 19 member Erich Luizer and mother Stephanie Davis-Luizer. 4. Scholarship winner Kassidy Zimmerman with her father Local 19 Executive Board Member Jerry Zimmerman.

5. Scholarship winner Justin Smith with his father Local 19 member Bill Smith. 6. President/Business Manager Gary Masino presents Cole McFadden with his Scholarship award. His father Local 19 member and steward Bob McFadden is all smiles. 7. Scholarship Winner Louis Coppolino with his father Local 19 Business Agent Lou Coppolino. 8. Scholarship winner Lena Felix with her father, Local 19 member Edward Felix.

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Boycott these companies! Unfair to labor!

1. Retirees Steve Knecht and Mike Lydon are all smiles on the Uwchlan Hills Elementary line. 2. Frank Boyle and Jim Kantner on a line at Franklin Mills against Huntingdon Mechanical. 3. Local 19 Organizational Line against Munn Roofing at Springfield School District (Montgomery County). L to R Business Agent Michael Guinan, members Jim Bannon, Joe

Diem, Steve Knecht, and Phil McFadden.

7. The fight continues at Holtec. L to R John Eichenberg and Joe Diem.

4. Ed Yankee, Joe Diem, and Steve Coppolino on a line against Huntington Mechanical in Cherry Hill, NJ.

8. Organizer Bob Gadsby with Glenn Neuber and Michele Daniels.

5. Local 19 members gather with other Building Trades Members at a rally for good jobs at Philadelphiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Hall.

9. Local 19 against Hvac Services with Organizer jim Keenan with members Tim Knott and Mike Palouian.

6. Rally at the Public Ledger Building to protest unsafe working conditions on that site.

10. Wawa in Trevose where Local 19 is protesting Mike Binder and his new company BMC.

Members Darryl Williams and Frank Boyle. 11. Local 19 protested Ducts Unlimited outside Prices Corner in Delaware. L to R Organizer Jim Keenan, Members Steve Knecht and Brent Ford, with Organizers Howard Vanburen and Bob Gadsby. 12. L to R Kirk Mclean, Tom Sinon, Michele Daniels, and Business Agent Lou Coppolino.

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General X-Ray Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Computerized Tomography (CT) Mammography Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Nuclear Medicine Ultrasound Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Dexa Scanning Bone density scanning Cardiac Ultrasound Color Doppler Cardiac Stress Imaging 61

Retirements Gary Heary Michael W. Garrett William Fritsch Glenn D. Neuber Pablo Ortiz Nathan Gardner Joseph P. Doyler Albert B. Miller Jr.

Karl Ashworth Kevin Voigt George J. Albus Edward J. Donahue Robert D. Goshorn Jr. Thomas P. Martin Daniel Sekellick Luther W. Shrader

Raymond Calvin Joseph Cichello Michael Bonacci John J. Coates Thomas M. Goldsmith Edward F. Harper Jr. Brian Lenoir Richard E. Morrison

Victor Santiago Donald K. Schwambach Frederick A. Stock Donald B. Augustine David J. Flowers Rosario J. Sorbello

In Memoriam

Justin R. Wolfe on 04/29/2020, 28 yrs old, 4 yrs G/S

David L. Thomas on 04/16/2020, 72 yrs old, 42 yrs G/S

Paul R. Barber on 02/09/2020, 49 yrs old, 12 yrs G/S

Frank Schwartz on 1/24/2020, 89 yrs old, 68 yrs G/S

Eugene F. Kline on 04/29/2020, 94 yrs old, 71 yrs G/S

Joseph A. Murphy on 04/27/2020, 90 yrs old, 62 yrs G/S

Hugh Prior on 02/19/2020, 83 yrs old, 50 yrs G/S

John J. Morris on 1/26/2020, 80 yrs old, 56 yrs G/S

Robert Hunziker on 05/02/2020, 76 yrs old, 44 yrs G/S

Richard Lawlor on 03/02/2020, 77 yrs old, 51 yrs G/S

Joseph G. Bierman Jr. on 12/24/2019, 83 yrs old, 66 yrs G/S

Willie E. Whack on 11/30/2019, 79 yrs old, 46 yrs G/S

Larry Sanno on 05/03/2020, 76 yrs old, 49 yrs G/S

Robert D. Zobb on 03/02/2020, 77 yrs old, 50 yrs G/S

John T. McTague Jr. on 12/25/2019, 2 4 yrs old, 2 yrs G/S

Charles I. Fortescue Jr. on 12/07/2019, 77 yrs old, 50 yrs G/S

Louis A. Staino on 05/05/2020, 87 yrs old, 64 yrs G/S

Edward P. McKenna on 03/05/2020, 70 yrs old, 39 yrs G/S

Ronald L. Lennox on 1/10/2020, 76 yrs old, 49 yrs G/S

Joseph P. Haley Jr. on 12/09/2019, 88 yrs old, 50 yrs G/S

Harold Karl on 05/10/2020, 93 yrs old, 69 yrs G/S

Robert W. Johns on 03/17/2020, 73 yrs old, 27 yrs G/S

Paul W. Hinderliter on 1/19/2020, 50 yrs old, 20 yrs G/S

Bobby D. Roaten on 06/12/2020, 85 yrs old, 40 yrs G/S

Richard L. Olson on 05/14/2020, 87 yrs old, 61 yrs G/S

Adrian C. Kroh on 03/21/2020, 80 yrs old, 54 yrs G/S

Ronald R. Daukaus on 1/22/2020, 82 yrs old, 62 yrs G/S

Earl Shoemaker on 06/15/2020, 73 yrs old, 48 yrs G/S

James L. Drueding on 04/03/2020, 75 yrs old, 51 yrs G/S

Troy F. Beers on 03/27/2020, 57 yrs old, 24 yrs G/S

A. Lane Eastwick on 1/23/2020, 80 yrs old, 63 yrs G/S

Lawrence C. Deyoung on 06/15/2020, 68 yrs old, 45 yrs G/S

Gordon McGowan on 04/04/2020, 77 yrs old, 55 yrs G/S

Vincent Caltagirone on 02/09/2020, 69 yrs old, 50 yrs G/S

Labor Day

OTHER

CLASSES

MEETINGS

MON

SUN

DELAWARE MEETINGS 911 New Road Wilmington, DE 19805

HOURS

HOURS PAID

LOCATION

CREDIT UNION

YORK MEETINGS 555 Willow Springs Lane York, PA 17406

CENTRAL PA TRAINING CENTER READING MEETINGS 102 Windsor Ave. 539 Main Street Hamburg, PA 19526 Shoemakersville, PA 19555

LOCATIONS HARRISBURG MEETINGS 2163 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA 17104

SAT

PHILADELPHIA MEETINGS 1301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19147

FRI

ALLENTOWN MEETINGS 53 East Lehigh Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

THUR

WED

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TUES

September 2020

OTHER

CLASSES

MEETINGS

Columbus Day

WED

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TUES

MON

SUN

October 2020

DELAWARE MEETINGS 911 New Road Wilmington, DE 19805

SAT HOURS

PHILADELPHIA MEETINGS 1301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19147

HOURS PAID

LOCATION

CREDIT UNION

YORK MEETINGS 555 Willow Springs Lane York, PA 17406

CENTRAL PA TRAINING CENTER READING MEETINGS 102 Windsor Ave. 539 Main Street Hamburg, PA 19526 Shoemakersville, PA 19555

LOCATIONS HARRISBURG MEETINGS 2163 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA 17104

FRI

ALLENTOWN MEETINGS 53 East Lehigh Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

THUR

OTHER

CLASSES

MEETINGS

MON

SUN Election Day

Veterans Day

WED

CHECK THE MEMBER PORTAL FOR COMPLETE COURSE INFORMATION.

TUES

DELAWARE MEETINGS 911 New Road Wilmington, DE 19805

HOURS

HOURS PAID

LOCATION

CREDIT UNION

YORK MEETINGS 555 Willow Springs Lane York, PA 17406

CENTRAL PA TRAINING CENTER READING MEETINGS 102 Windsor Ave. 539 Main Street Hamburg, PA 19526 Shoemakersville, PA 19555

LOCATIONS HARRISBURG MEETINGS 2163 Berryhill Street Harrisburg, PA 17104

SAT

PHILADELPHIA MEETINGS 1301 S Christopher Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19147

FRI

ALLENTOWN MEETINGS 53 East Lehigh Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

Thanksgiving Day

THUR

November 2020

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Mike Guigley: (215) 900-1474

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