103 Today – Spring 2019

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Celebrating Chuck Monahan’s 52 Years of Service

Pension Lobby Day in D.C.

Boston Women’s March

IBEW 103 At Logan Airport

INSI DE THIS ISSU E Business Manager’s Report.......................3 Top 10 Accomplishments of 2018.............4 Historical Photos.......................................6 Beacon Hill Moratorium............................8

6th Annual Retirees Luncheon..................10 13th Check for Retirees............................10 Pension Lobby Day in D.C. .......................11 Boston Logan Airport Terminal B..............12 Pipeline Projects.......................................14 Babson College Boston Children’s Hospital Bullfinch Crossing & One Congress

Merger of Business Manager and Financial Secretary.............................17 Celebrating Black History Month..............17 Trump’s Tax Reform..................................18 Local 103 Backs Green New Deal.............19 Community Outreach................................20 The 2019 Boston Women’s March Local 103 Celebrates Chuck Monahan Apprentice of the Month Giveaway

In Memoriam.............................................21 Industry Training News.............................22 Trust Fund Update....................................23

IBEW Local 103’s Mission: To provide Greater Boston’s developers with the best-trained, most-efficient, safest electricians and telecommunications specialists, while fostering our Union’s values of economic fairness, equal opportunity and charitable giving in the communities where we work, live and raise our families.

Our unwavering commitment to professional excellence is personified by the addition to our Joint Apprenticeship Training facility. The Local 103 JATC is among the most advance electrical apprenticeship programs in the country. Working for better wages, better benefits and fair working conditions is only a small part of our Union’s focus. Local 103 members take pride in giving back our time and expertise to causes and charities serving those less fortunate.

Moving Full Steam Ahead After Historic 2018 Victories From Lou Antonellis Business Manager / Financial Secretary IBEW Local 103

Friends, Welcome to our latest edition of the 103 TODAY. 2018 is behind us and in the immortal words of our beloved Coach Belichick, “We’re on to 2019!” And what a start it has been.

I’m proud to say, with absolute certainty, that all of our hard work in the past year has poised Local 103 for even more success this year.

Like our sports teams, Local 103 is on a roll and we are looking to extend this winning streak!

2018 was one of the best years we’ve had at Local 103 in a very long time. We’ll continue to build off of key victories in winning new business, taking back markets we saw slip away in years past, making more bold political statements and rejecting the political status quo, as well as continuing to embark on new and exciting partnerships with iconic brands like the World Champion Boston Red Sox. 2019 has already started out great! Some recent announcements and upcoming projects ensure our jobs in Boston will continue to be very strong.

• Hospitals and health care facilities are where Local 103 contractors and members earn millions of man-hours every year, and it will continue this year as Mass. General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital have both announced $1 billion expansions of their Boston campuses.

• Banks and financial institutions are another key sector in Local 103’s work portfolio. State Street Bank recently announced they will move into a new 43-story signature office tower to be built as part of the Congress Street Garage development, which is owned by our NEBF Pension Fund, the same site of a 45-story residential tower that is currently underway.

• Millennium Partners has broken ground on an exciting new 690-foot tower at Winthrop Square in the Financial District. Millennium Partners is looking to Local 103’s diverse membership to include the most women, people of color and City of Boston residents of any other construction project in the city.

• Hub on Causeway is adding two additional towers high above the TD Garden. One is a 40-story residential building underway right now and the other is a 40-story office building set to go this year as Phase 3 of that massive development.

• 1000 Boylston Street, Boston Properties’ 32-story, ultra-high-end luxury tower will break ground this year.

• Fenway Center is another 35-story tower, among four other low-rise buildings over the Mass Turnpike, across from Fenway Park.

• Another Mass Pike Air Rights’ project above Back Bay Station will consist of three new buildings and 1.5 million square feet of mixed-use construction including a 35-story office tower, a 28-story residential building and a 26-story office and retail building above a parking garage.

• The Green Line extension is set to go forward this year and it’s just the first $2 billion of the $8 billion in total infrastructure investment the MBTA will make over the next decade.

• We have extended our partnership with the Boston Red Sox. So, you’ll be seeing the IBEW Logo on the Green Monstuh’ for five more exciting seasons of Red Sox Baseball. That means more ticket giveaways for members and more 103 Family Night events at America’s most beloved ballpark.

These projects are just more proof that the state of our Union is stronger than it’s ever been.

Fraternally,

Lou Antonellis Business Manager

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM 2018

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Lobbied in Washington, D. C. to successfully defend our pension funds from a potentially disastrous bail-out plan.

Welcomed our largest and most diverse apprentice class in our local’s history.

Became historic partners with the World Champion Boston Red Sox and put a union bug on Fenway Park’s Green Monster.

Won 92 out of 96 jobs bid at Logan Airport (96%), totaling 280,000 man-hours and $57 Million in electrical work.

Took on a 10-term incumbent, endorsed a long-shot candidate and celebrated a victory with new Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley!

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Became recognized as the fastest-growing Local Union at the national IBEW Membership Development Conference.

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Introduced our new member app which will allow members to pay their dues online and are now accepting credit/debit cards at the Union Hall.

Issued a 13th pension check to retirees after record increases in Trust Fund assets.

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Restored utilities for Merrimack Valley families affected by the gas explosions in record time.

Local 103 members worked nearly 11 million man-hours on exciting new projects.

Reflecting on Our Past as We Look Ahead

The photos you see on these pages, memories from our past, are proudly displayed on the Local 103 Union Hall walls as a reminder of our storied history. Local 103 members, then and now, share an important set of core beliefs: all workers deserve fairness and dignity; an honest day’s work deserves an honest day’s pay; and union jobs lift up families and communities.

In 1900, our forefathers came together to demand safety standards and fair treatment on the job, better wages and benefits, and real security and stability for their families. They organized and gave Greater Boston electricians and technicians a safe space to turn to for resources, support, and above all, brotherhood and sisterhood.

Local 103, like all unions, gave our members power in numbers – the key to standing up for ourselves and fighting for better working conditions. And the fight was never easy. We too had learning and growing to do along the way.

We have learned from each other’s experiences and built on each other’s knowledge. And our hall stands as a symbol and as a gathering place for this ongoing self-improvement process.

Every member of Local 103 has contributed to the success and longevity of our union, and together we will pass down a better world to our successors like our forefathers did for us.

IBEW Founding Fathers – 1891

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Building of The Custom House Tower – 1910

Cable Pulling Crew – Early 1900s

MBTA – Orient Heights – 1950

Labor Day Parade – Boston – 1935

Local 103 Representatives Marching – 1970s

Substation Job – Joy Electric – 1980s

Gillette Stadium – 2002

Deer Island – 1994

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Salem Power Plant – 2017

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IBEW Local 103

IBEW 103 made headlines when we recently announced a moratorium on all Beacon Hill political donations. Our message to lawmakers was simple: Don’t expect any more of our hard-earned dollars until you deliver on meaningful, common-sense legislation for working people.

Local 103’s decision to return $200,000 of Committee on Political Education funds to our members was picked up by media outlets across the region, including the Boston Globe, State House News Service, WGBH, Politico Massachusetts Playbook and more.

It seems that our decision to suspend donations came as a shock to most people, but what do we really have to lose when lawmakers can’t even pass the low-hanging fruit of worker protections, like the Anti-Wage Theft bill?

Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis told the Globe that, “For too long, House members in particular have taken labor support for granted. It’s time they felt the pinch our working families feel from being ignored by the Beacon Hill elite.”

Unions and our allies have organized, rallied and amplified the voices of working families and ultimately waited patiently for change to come, to no avail. Now, it’s time to speak with our wallets. We demand that our municipal workers never again face the fear of privatization, that unions have freedom and support in the wake of Janus vs.

AFSCME, and that we fix the state’s broken school funding formula so that our kids get every opportunity possible to thrive.

“If you want to get something out of your legislators up on Beacon Hill, you’ve got to do something brazen to get their attention because everything else isn’t working,” Antonellis told WGBH News.

We’re proud that Local 103’s COPE refund to members has resulted in positive feedback from the membership and from other unions who’ve grown similarly disenchanted with politics. In 2019, we’re committed to making more meaningful and deliberate steps towards bringing resolve to the bureaucratic deadlock.

Just a few months ago, Local 103 members spent hundreds of hours volunteering for now-Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s campaign. We know she is the real deal and exactly what working people need. Local 103 welcomes new relationships with other emerging political players, such as Pressley, who are determined to keep their promises to their constituents.

“Business as usual is not acceptable,” says Antonellis. “We are looking for true advocates in elected office, who want to work with us to find solutions that lift up working people, decrease inequity and expand the middle class.”

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Celebrating Our Retirees

Local 103’s Sixth Annual Retirees Winter Luncheon On February 26, IBEW Local 103 retirees gathered in beautiful southwest Florida for the 6th Annual Retirees Winter Luncheon. Great food and even better company at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club made for an exciting and sentimental event. Old friends spent the day catching up on what’s new and reminiscing on fond memories from throughout their careers. Retirees received a thorough update on the state of their benefits, new developments in our Union and a briefing on the industry at large.

Local 103 is proud to represent our members from the first day of their apprenticeships through the rest of their lives. Providing sound pension and benefits to our retirees and their families is central to our mission. We celebrate our retirees and thank them for their years of service to our union.

13th Check for Retirees in 2018 Despite the recent turmoil in the stock market, IBEW Local 103 Trust Funds are healthier than ever. With nearly $2.7 billion in total assets, we were proud to issue each of our 2,600 retirees a 13th pension check in 2018. In addition to the 12 standard monthly payments, an extra $5.5 million total was distributed to our retired members.

In these trying times, IBEW Local 103 is proud to deliver two-fold on our promise to our members. After hardworking, dedicated careers, every working person has the right to a comfortable, secure retirement. Thanks to smart investing and the hard work of each IBEW 103 member, our local is able to provide for our brothers and sisters long after they put down their wirecutters!

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Defending Our Pension Funds in Washington, D.C. Local 103 took to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to fight the U.S. Congress’ newest proposal for bailing out failed multi-employer pension funds. If the proposal were to pass, it would result in millions of dollars in increased premiums to the failing Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.

(PBGC) and our own pension funds would take a hit affecting our retired members.

PBGC, which has been responsible for paying out retirees that are part of failed multi-employer plans since 1974, is dwindling. That means that soon, retirees who have worked for their entire careers with the promise of peace of mind in retirement are at risk of losing that security.

In Washington, D.C., IBEW Local 103 met with our delegation, as well as members of the Joint Select Committee on Multi-Employer Pension Plans – the group responsible for finding a solution to the waning PBGC – to lobby against this proposal which would be disastrous for healthy pension funds like IBEW 103’s. By coming together with our allies, we were able to halt the proposal and send the committee back to the drawing board.

Business Agent Gary Walker, Business Manager / Financial Secretary Lou Antonellis, and President Bob Sheehan on Capitol Hill

IBEW Local 103 has a new mobile app!

“Local Hub” is our next big step in making important union updates and resources more convenient to members. In the first month alone, the app has been downloaded over 2,200 times, meaning 2,200 free t-shirts!

Features of the Local 103 App: • Secure union dues payment system

• Events

• Efficient membership communication

• Helpful links and resources

• Quick notifications for news, messaging and dues payments

• More!

Download “LocalHUB-IBEW Union Management” from the App Store today and let us know what you think!

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256 Freeport Street, Dorchest er, MA 02122

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IBEW Local 103 At Terminal B For over 14 months, IBEW Local 103 members have had the distinct honor of renovating Boston Logan International Airport Terminal B. Local 103 has won more work for our members this year than in the past two decades – a whopping $10 billion worth – and we’re proud to be taking back markets like Logan Airport that for years, have been awarded to less trained, less equitable contractors.

The multifaceted Terminal B renovation is on track to be completed in April 2019 and is focused on providing safety and security enhancements, utilities and aesthetic upgrades, and overall improvements to airline travelers’ comfort and convenience. Electrical work for the renovation totals over $57 million.

Local 103 electricians and telecommunications specialists have been hard at work providing the patrons and workers of Boston Logan Airport Terminal B with brand new: •

Security systems

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Passenger information systems

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Phone charging stations

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Digital Antenna System (DAS) for Wi-Fi

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Complimentary computers for travelers

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Power and distribution systems

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Telecommunications infrastructure

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LED lighting and control system for improved security and energy efficiency

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American Airlines office space

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“Admiral Club” for First-Class travelers

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One unique and exciting feature of the renovation is the totally new exterior facade on the terminal: a glass wall that is unlike any other you’ve seen before. In fact, it’s only the second of its kind in the nation. The glass, which will span 11,945 square feet, will feature millions of tiny, light-sensitive electrons covering its surface that will analyze the light available and adjust accordingly. The wall can transition from transparent to almost totally opaque, eliminating the need for window shades and decreasing energy costs for the facility.

By the completion of this project, the hardworking men and women of IBEW Local 103 will have put in more than 280,000 total work hours. Travelers are already commenting that going through Terminal B is like blasting into the future compared to the rest of the airport. Next time you fly be sure to check it out!

General Foremen: Keith Brown, Shawn Kerr & Elizabeth O’Connor Senior Project Manager: Gene Hubert Project Manager: Ryan Harrington ECD Division Manager Shaun Mellett CSD Division Manager: Dave Donegan Assistant Project Managers: Laura Barrington, & Andrew Sterns Tel/Data Division Project Manager: Bob Fazio Local 103 Project Business Agent: Brad Vinton

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BABSON COLLEGE 231 Forest Street Babson Park, Boston

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Developer: Babson College

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Electrical Contractor: McDonald Electrical Corp.

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After a 15-year absence, IBEW Local 103 is working again with Babson College; this time on a three-phased, 10,000 sq. ft. construction renovation. The project includes an addition to the school’s Horn Library, dubbed “Babson Commons,” as well as a new “Centennial Park,” which will be completed in time for the school’s 100th anniversary celebration in May 2019.

Babson Commons will feature a four-season garden, a café and new collaborative work areas. IBEW Local 103 is installing a brand new Gamewell fire alarm system with Radio Master Box, HVAC and security power wiring, a new 400 amp 480/277 volt distribution panel, hundreds of new LED lights and more. Centennial Park will feature all new energy efficient LED lamps, as well as site lighting and spinning power for the park’s main attraction – Babson’s famous globe!

BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 300 Longwood Avenue Longwood Medical Area, Boston

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Developer: Boston Children’s Hospital

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General Contractor: Suffolk Construction

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Electrical Contractor: E.G. Sawyer

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About: Boston Children’s Hospital is undergoing a $1 billion dollar expansion at the Longwood Avenue location, including $35 million of electrical work. The project will feature a new, 16-story and nearly 600,000 square foot clinical building that will add 71 new hospital beds for additional care capacity. It will also feature a rooftop healing garden, replacing the former Prouty Garden. The building is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2021.

BULLFINCH CROSSING & ONE CONGRESS 1 Congress Street Boston, MA

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Developer: The HYM Investment Group and Carr Properties

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General Contractor: AECOM Tishman

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About: Bulfinch Crossing is a 2.9-million-square-foot, multi-phased development project that is set to be complete on September 1, 2020. Once completed, it will include six mixed-use buildings, a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and a public plaza spanned across 4.8 acres. By demolishing a major portion of the existing garage over Congress Street, daylight will shine over Congress Street for the first time in over 40 years.

The 1-million-square-foot Class A office building at One Congress Street will be the new headquarters of State Street Corporation, and a 28-story building on Congress Street will house new residential units.

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Celebrating Black History Month This year Local 103 celebrated Black History Month by kicking off a new tradition – our 1st Annual Black History Month Reception. Members and their loved ones joined together to hear from several distinguished guest speakers and to reflect on the richness, strength, adversity and triumph of Black history.

A big thank you goes to all Local 103 members and families who attended and made the evening so special, as well as to Business Agent Kenell Broomstein who emceed the event, and to our guest speakers: Suffolk County Sheriff Stephen Tompkins, State Representative Russell Holmes, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards, and Corey Allen, Suffolk Construction’s Trade Partner Diversity and Community Outreach Officer.

Business Agent Kenell Broomstein, Suffolk County Sheriff Stephen Tompkins and Business Manager/Financial Secretary Lou Antonellis

Business Agent Kenell Broomstein, Boston City Counciler Lydia Edwards and Business Manager/Financial Secretary Lou Antonellis

Guests enjoying refreshments at Local 103's Black History Month reception

Merging the Business Manager and Financial Secretary IBEW Local 103 is excited to announce that the merger of the Business Manager and Financial Secretary became effective on January 1 – a trend that 92% of other IBEW local unions have taken up across the country. This merge has spurred the creation of our new app, allowing members to conveniently pay dues online and by credit card. It has also given the Financial Office space a face lift that will lend itself to optimal member privacy when dealing with sensitive information at the Union Hall.

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What Trump’s tax bill really means for you and your family Donald Trump’s so-called Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is bad news for working families in Massachusetts and across the country.

Trade professionals like ourselves are among the workers most impacted by this new law, which eliminates deductions for union dues and miscellaneous work expenses. This sweeping change means that workers can no longer deduct the cost of non-reimbursable expenses incurred during the course of work -- a benefit that many working families rely on to make ends meet.

In addition to union dues, other work-related expenses that are no longer eligible for deduction under Trump’s new guidelines include: •

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Work-related travel, transportation, and meal expenses

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Subscriptions to professional journals and trade magazines related to work

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Work-related legal fees

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Home office expenses for part of your home used regularly and exclusively in your work

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Depreciation on a computer or cellular telephone your employer requires you to use in your work

Additionally, this new tax law ends the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD), which was enacted in 2004 to give tax relief to domestic workers and businesses producing the majority of their products and work within the United States, such as electricians, plumbers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) workers.

As if this wasn’t enough, under Trump’s Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, programs including Medicare, infrastructure, unemployment, rehabilitation services, and military retirement will face major cuts to funding. Meanwhile, health care premiums are expected to rise due to this policy, as the individual mandate ends, forcing low-income families to seek medical care in emergency rooms. All in all, it is estimated that this new law will add an additional $1.5 trillion to our national debt over the course of the next 10 years while placing an undue burden on the working class.

While Trump’s tax law remains in effect, experts estimate that the average American family will pay an average of $226 more in taxes annually, while those in top one percent will save on average upwards of $193,000 each year.

Provisions that do help some working families will expire in 2027. Meanwhile, the president’s 14 percent cut to corporate taxes will remain permanent – benefiting big business at the cost of hard-working Americans.

The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act is structured to benefit big business and the wealthiest Americans while working families bear the brunt of the burden.

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IBEW chief on-board for Dems’ ‘Green New Deal’ Published in the Dorchester Reporter

By Jennifer Smith, News Editor

A resolution for a “Green New Deal,” met with enthusiasm from some high-profile Democrats and skepticism from other quarters, is being embraced wholeheartedly by a local Dorchester union that has charted a progressive political course over the past few years.

Lou Antonellis, business manager for IBEW Local 103, said the push for expanded renewable energy infrastructure and the jobs that could come with it is in line with their mission, even as fellow labor unions worry about the impact of the deliberately vague language.

“We’ve been championing this stuff for a long time,” Antonellis said on The Horse Race podcast. “We’re glad to see it finally resonate in the Legislature.”

The resolution, announced in early February by Ed Markey (DMA) and US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), is a sweeping mission statement for climate resiliency policy. It highlights a dire November 2018 report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which asserts that about a dozen years remain to make dramatic changes in climate policy, to keep the global temperature below a level that would lead to the worst impacts of a warming planet, including wildfires, floods, frequent extreme weather events, and, in some regions, uninhabitable heat.

Climate justice, the Green New Deal posits, is integrally linked to issues of economic and social equity. It cites declines in life expectancy and access to quality of life necessities as related crises, along with economic barriers including wage stagnation and low economic mobility.

We are all about green jobs. We’ve been promoting green technology for a long time. If you come down to our and our Dorchester offices, you’ll see a lot of green technology: from a giant windmill that sits alongside the expressway…

We’re putting up, on our main headquarters, 500 solar panels, 197 kilowatts this spring. We already have a hundred kilowatts of solar on our apprenticeship school that’s across the parking lot.”

Even their parking lot lights are off the grid, he said, running purely on wind and solar energy and illuminated by motiondetector to save power.

Something cool is coming down the line as well, Antonellis said: ice energy.

“We’re going to be the first one in the country to do an Ice Bear energy storage system at Local 103,” he said, in a partnership with Eversource to cool their facility more efficiently and cheaply.

A Green New Deal backer and one of the cohort of new progressive voices in Congress, new US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, was Local 103’s pick for the post in another break from the majority of Boston area unions.

Markey and Ocasio-Cortez, along with some 70 signatories across both chambers of Congress, call for a 10-year plan including economic investments on the scale of the Depression-era New Deal.

Several components of the plan, which is spare in specifics, addresses the energy infrastructure of the country. The United States should be 100 percent powered by renewable and zeroemission energy, according to the document.

This would be achieved in part by “repairing and upgrading the infrastructure in the United States,” and “by dramatically expanding and upgrading existing renewable power sources.”

While Local 103 workers are “going to work on solar panel jobs, putting up wind farms, working on the crumbling infrastructure,” Antonellis said, it is still a gradual evolution. “The move is, it’s going glacially,” he said. “It’s moving slow and we’re hoping this helps it along.”

Some labor unions say they are skeptical of the push, fearful about potential impacts on their workforce and saying they will not be on board without more specific language.

But for Antonellis, the resolution is in line with the work his union has already been preparing for.

“I know some of my counterparts and other unions have concerns about the Green New Deal, and they have positions that are not our position,” he said. “So, we think it’s about time.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

IBEW Local 103 at the 2019 Boston Women’s March On Saturday, January 19, IBEW Local 103 members gathered together with thousands of women and allies on the Boston Common to demonstrate our solidarity and commitment to the ongoing fight for equality.

IBEW Local 103 crew at the 2019 Boston Womens March with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (above) and Senator Ed Markey (below)

Ayanna Pressley addressed the crowd as Massachusetts’ first Black Congresswoman and shared the stage with a number of powerful, inspirational speakers from all walks of life. The goal of the event was to “re-energize, reinvigorate and recommit to the mission of the original Boston Women’s March,” and to demonstrate that allies are sticking together in their shared values of inclusivity, fairness, and dignity.

IBEW Local 103 has supported the message of the Women’s March each day since we opened our doors by providing all of our members with equal pay, benefits and opportunity – regardless of our various identities and backgrounds. We proudly stand our ground on these issues to promote a brighter future for us all.

Local 103 Celebrates Chuck Monahan’s 52-Year Career We are honored to celebrate Chuck Monahan’s 52 years of successful and dedicated service to IBEW Local 103. Chuck has served as Financial Secretary of our local for the past 20 years. Prior to that time, Chuck served as a Steward and Business Agent. He first joined IBEW Local 103 as an apprentice in 1967 and says it was, “the best damn right turn” he’s ever made.

Throughout his career, Chuck has earned local and national recognition for his advocacy of workplace safety in the construction industry. In 2001, he was honored by the Catholic Labor Guild of Boston for his work spearheading the crucial and innovative Brotherhood Assistance Program. The program supports members and their families with substance abuse awareness, therapy, and recovery resources.

Accolades aside, anyone in Local 103 will tell you that first and foremost, Chuck is a great friend and leader. His devoted care and hard work has transformed Local 103 into the safest and most productive workforce in Boston. Thanks for everything, Chuck, and congratulations!

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IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis, Chuck Monahan and MetroBTC General Agent Brian Doherty at Chuck’s retirement celebration

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Apprentice of the Month Giveaway Congratulations to the newest winners of our Apprentice of the Month giveaway! Joe Kenneally and Kate Sonia each received a pair of Bruins tickets as acknowledgment of their exemplary work both in the classroom and on the job. Recipients of this award are selected by their JATC instructors for displaying exactly what it means to be an IBEW 103 member.

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Kate Sonia, 4th Year Electrical Apprentice

February Joe Kenneally,

4th Year Telecommunication Apprentice

In Memoriam IBEW Local 103 honors those members who have recently entered into Eternal Rest: Jimmy H. Rogers (Retired)

9/22/2018

Joseph G. Sandahl, Jr. (Retired) 1/7/2019

Frederick F. McKenzie (Retired) 10/18/2018

Gerald D. Deveer (Retired)

1/12/2019

Charles W. Miller (Retired)

11/1/2018

Edward J. Amaral

1/22/2019

Michael F. Foley

11/4/2018

Harvey W. Pressman (Retired)

1/22/2019

Harold J. Boutin (Retired)

11/20/2018

Michael P. Delehanty

1/24/2019

Raymond A. Lavoie (Retired)

12/14/2018

Paul R. Harrigan, Jr.

1/27/2019

Joseph R. Carty (Retired)

12/15/2018

Walter A. Robinson (Retired)

1/28/2019

Robert Stewart (Retired)

12/18/2018

Jay E. Cohen (Retired)

1/31/2019

John J. Delaney (Retired)

12/20/2018

Peter D. Henley (Retired)

2/14/2019

Thomas P. Dillon, Jr. (Retired)

12/21/2018

Martin J. O’Connor (Retired)

2/22/2019

David J. Higgins (Retired)

12/27/2018

Richard O’Hare (Retired)

1/5/2019

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Industry Training News

The end of the 2017 code update cycle is rapidly approaching. If you haven’t already completed the 15hour code and 6-hour related training, you should sign up before classes fill up. You can log on to our website to sign up online. All license renewal training must be completed

by July 31, 2019. The JATC is offering classes during the months of April, May and June in the evenings and Saturdays. There will be no code update classes in July.

The Business Manager’s office has reserved Medford High School for evening code updates in April for our members that live north of the city.

Visit BostonJATC.com/code-update-courses/ and click on “register for course.”

Commonwealth of Massachusetts License Renewal Process

JATC Graduation The JATC is happy to announce that the 72nd Annual Apprentice Graduation exercises will be conducted on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 6:30 pm. The JATC Trustees, Staff and Instructors are proud of the 195 Electrical & 25 Telecom graduates. Please join us and in congratulating them on their successful completion of our five-year programs and wishing them well in their careers in the electrical industry. All family members and Local 103 members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Wentworth Institute of Technology IBEW Local 103 and Wentworth Institute of Technology are entering their tenth year as partners in education through an articulation agreement with the 103 & the JATC. Since 2009, over 150 members of Local 103 have completed their associate degree in Engineering Technology or bachelor’s degree in Project Management. Two more members have gone on to complete their master’s degrees. An informational session for the summer and fall classes will be held at the JATC on Saturday May 4 @ 9:00 am and Wednesday May 8 @ 4:00 pm at the JATC. Visit BostonJATC.com/wentworth-institute/ for more information.

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Code Update Classes

The Board of State Examiners of Electricians (SOEE) in conjunction with the Division of Professional Licensure (DPL) have created an “ePLACE Portal” online system for license renewals. Elicensing.state.ma.us/ CitizenAccess/ All licenses for this code cycle (and all moving forward) must be renewed online. Instructions to assist members with this new process will be posted to our website in April under the “Code Update” tab.

Apprentice Applicant Update The JATC received over 1,900 online applications for apprenticeship in November. The applicants completed their testing during the month of January. Test results and interview dates will be mailed out to applicants

by April 5. Electrical applicants who score HIGH and Telecom applicants who score HIGH or MEDIUM will be granted interviews in April. Selections will occur in May. Applicants who are selected will attend an Orientation and Boot Camp over the summer months, and then be assigned to work and start school in September.

The entire application process is outlined on our website at: BostonJATC.com/apply-now/

Quarterly News of IBEW Local 103

Trust Funds Update •

We are pleased to announce that, for the Plan Year ended November 30, 2018, the Electrical Workers Deferred Income Plan IBEW Local 103, earned a return of 3.69%. Statements were mailed out Februrary 12, 2019. Please review your statement carefully to ensure you were properly credited for your hours worked.

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All year-end tax reporting documents (1095, 1099 & 1099-HC) have been mailed to participants. If you have any questions, or haven’t received an expected form, please contact the Trust Funds Office.

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The Annual Funding Notice from the Electrical Workers Pension Plan IBEW Local 103, . was sent out as required prior to the end of February.

We are pleased to report that the Pension Fund remains solidly in the Green Zone with a 91% Funded Percentage.

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The Local 103 IBEW Health Benefit Plan will be hosting the 8th Annual Blood Drive & Wellness Event on April 9, 2019, from 10 am - 5 pm at the Union Hall. Empower yourself as you learn more about your health and wellness, and join us for free screenings from leading healthcare providers! Please contact the Trust Funds Office after March 1 to register..

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Scan this QR Code to Read Mark Miller’s article “If You Do Medicare Sign-Up Wrong, It Will Cost You” from the New York Times .

Congratulations to Business Agent Kenell Broomstein on her graduation from the 108th Harvard University Trade Union Program!

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