Operating Engineers Local 4 Winter 2023 News Magazine

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Harvard Enterprise Research Campus PG 16

COMMUNITY

6th Annual Golf Outing and Charitable Donations PG 20

MEMBERS

Local 4 at Work PG 18

Happy Holidays WINTER 2023 N E W S

NOTIFIED MEETING

M A G A Z I N E

The Quarterly Notified Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Florian Hall, 55 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA. The Officers will read their Quarterly Reports.

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Business Manager's Report MICH AEL J. B OW E S

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Business Representative Reports DAV ID F. SHE A , JR. CHRIS TOP HER L. C ARE Y CHRIS TOP HER T. FOG AR T Y PAUL C. DIMINICO DAV ID F. FAN T INI J AME S M. M ARENGHI ROBER T A . BURR TAYL A M. ROSE, ORG ANIZER R YAN P. M ANCINI, ORG ANIZER

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Funds Administrator's Update

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Training Coordinator's Update

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Safety Corner Update

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Project Spotlight H AR VARD EN T ERP RISE RE SE ARCH C AMP US

OFFICER S AND P RINCIPAL S Michael J. Bowes Business Manager David F. Shea, Jr. President Christopher L. Carey Vice President Christopher T. Fogarty Recording-Corresponding Secretary Paul C. DiMinico Financial Secretary David F. Fantini Treasurer Business Representatives Robert A. Burr, Christopher L. Carey, Paul C. DiMinico, David F. Fantini, Christopher T. Fogarty, James M. Marenghi, David F. Shea, Jr. Organizers Ryan P. Mancini, Tayla M. Rose Executive Board

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Local 4 at Work

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6th Annual Golf Outing and Charitable Contributions

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Massachusetts Wage Schedule, Effective December 1, 2023

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50-Year Member Celebration

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Announcements

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In Memoriam and Congratulations, Retirees

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Patrick J. Hunt, Jr., Ryan P. Mancini, James M. Marenghi, William T. McGuinness, Jr., Kevin W. Murray, Tayla M. Rose, Michael A. Simoncini Guard Nicholas M. Gates Conductor Taylor D. Pires Training Coordinator Michael J. Carey Office Manager Amanda R. Johnson Funds Administrator Gregory A. Geiman, Esq.

MICHAEL J. BOWES

BUSINESS MANAGER’S REPORT Brothers and Sisters,

the work of our signatory contractors and looking to expand the opportunities in the gas distribution market.

As we approach and get ready to celebrate the holiday season, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am pleased to announce that the Our area is just beginning to experience Executive Board, membership, and a significant surge in construction Pension Trustees have approved the activities, due to substantial investments funding of a one-time supplemental from federal and state sources for "13th check" for our retirees. Also, at the infrastructure projects. Anticipating a October Body Meeting, we recognized a promising future, these investments are group of 50-year members with 50 years set to create abundant work opportunities of continued service to this great Local. for our operating engineers.

I’d like to again extend my appreciation to these members, whose decades-long This monumental infusion of funds into dedication and continued service have our state's economy, totaling billions enriched our organization. of dollars, is primarily attributed to the successful initiatives led by President I am also happy to share that Local Joe Biden. His visionary Build Back 4 proudly contributed $10,000 to Better Act, coupled with the $1.2 trillion Helmets to Hardhats, a nationallyfrom the Infrastructure Investment and acclaimed nonprofit program that helps Jobs Act and preceding infrastructure veterans go from active duty into the allocations, will channel approximately construction industry, providing them $3 trillion toward the enhancement and with valuable training and rewarding expansion of our nation's infrastructure career opportunities. systems. Massachusetts stands to gain Thank you to all the members and approximately $5.4 billion over five participants who attended this year’s years in federal funding specifically Healthy Living and Retirement Planning allocated for highways and bridges.

Fair at union-built Polar Park in Our two new organizers, Tayla Rose and Worcester. I look forward to this familyRyan Mancini, are hard at work. They friendly event each year. Anyone who are also constantly working towards has attended one of these events knows it extending our reach by organizing is a great way to focus on your physical, worksites across the region. They are emotional, and financial well-being. focusing on companies that are doing Please participate in this annual event.

CONTACT (508) 533-1433 m.bowes@iuoelocal4.org

I express my gratitude for your continuous support. Together, our committed teams at the Union Hall, Training Center, and the Funds Office stand united in promoting safe workplaces for the members of this great Local and upholding Local 4’s long-held traditions.

I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are always here to work for the needs of our members and their families, so please don’t hesitate to call.

In solidarity,

Michael J. Bowes Business Manager IUOE Local 4

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DAVID F. SHEA, JR. President BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: C AMBRIDGE/ NOR T H OF B OS TON ARE A

On the work front, Cambridge remains Son are setting up and moving the tents, busy with many ongoing projects. At 200 and Brightview is doing the landscaping.

Main Street, MIT SoMa, JMA is the GC Skanska Underpinning has been in and out with W.L. French doing the excavation and doing various phases of the pile driving.

CONTACT HUB doing the bracing for the underground parking garage. S&F is doing the concrete In Wakefield, Gilbane is building a new (781) 231-4215 and Stearns is doing the steel for the garage. vocational high school with Vinagro There is a plan to erect a building on top of doing the land clearing and site work and d.shea@iuoelocal4.org the garage, but that timeframe is unclear as Albanese Brothers doing utility work. of now. On Binney Street, Turner’s project Also in Wakefield, Cicconi is doing road has East Coast digging the slurry wall on reconstruction. McCourt is still working As 2023 is coming to a close, I hope that both buildings with the first near completion. in Stoneham, Woburn, and Winchester for you and your families are doing well. It has They are both up/downs and AA Will Eversource where they have been for the been a good year in the Cambridge/North of is doing the excavation. Bond has been last couple of years. Also in Stoneham, Boston Area overall with some slowdown working on utility relocation for this project Consigli is building a new high school in the pace of new buildings getting started for over a year. At 585 Kendall, a Suffolk with Marois doing the site. In Charlestown, as illustrated by fewer tower cranes on the project, AA Will is doing the site work, Suffolk is doing a project for Boston skyline. There have been a few projects S&F is doing the concrete, and Stearns is Housing Authority with Cavalieri doing the starting that are funded by President Biden’s doing the steel erection. On Vassar Street, at site and Atlas Drilling doing the foundation Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and JMA’s project for MIT, Derenzo is doing the work. J.F. White is progressing on the North other investments, so I believe we will see site work, Marr has the hoists, and Maxim Washington Street Bridge. At Hood Park, more of those beginning next year. had the tower cranes. At the Metropolitan R.F. Roach is working for Related Beal.

I would like to begin by congratulating Warehouse building, Shawmut is the GC, Please take advantage of the great Tayla Rose and Ryan Mancini for becoming Flett is doing the site work, Safeway has the opportunity to advance your skills and the new organizers for Local 4. This very hoist, Maxim has the tower crane and Berlin certifications at our training center. important job of increasing our market is the steel erector.

Mike Carey and his staff of instructors share is a difficult task, which I know At 604 Main Street, Marr has the hoists and do a tremendous job providing nearly they will work hard at. I would also like Dow is doing the site. In West Cambridge, at everything you could need to be successful to congratulate Tayla and Kevin Murray the Tobin school, HUB is doing foundation in our industry. If you are laid off during on being appointed to the executive board. work and United Civil is doing the site. On the winter months, it is a perfect time to Congratulations to Taylor Pires on being Cambridge Park Drive, there is a small utilize the facility. appointed to Conductor, and Nick Gates building renovation project with Flett doing I would like to thank all of you for your for being appointed as Guard. Finally, I the site work, Phoenix Foundation doing the continued support, and I wish you and would like to congratulate Chris Carey on mini piles, Marr has the hoist, and Bosco your families a very Merry Christmas and a his appointment as Business Agent in the Crane is in and out. At the IQHQ project, Happy New Year!

Boston area. I know he will continue doing Derenzo is doing the site, J.L. Marshall is a great job representing the members of doing the concrete work, Daniel Marr and Local 4 in this new position.

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CHRISTOPHER L. CAREY

Vice President

BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: B OS TON ARE A LEGISL AT I V E DIREC TOR

I would like to start by wishing everyone a happy holiday season. Hopefully, you can find time to spend with family and friends.

In September, Business Manager Bowes gave me the honor to represent Local 4 as the Business Agent in Boston. I am extremely proud to serve the Local in my new position. When Mike approached me about this opportunity, I thought about all the great agents that Local 4 has had in Boston. They fought so hard for our jurisdiction, good and safe working conditions, projects to use union labor, and advocated for the members every day all while balancing good relationships with our signatory contractors. These are the values that I will be upholding, the long tradition of Local 4. If there is any way I can be of help to you in Boston, please let me know.

The work outlook remains strong. We have several large projects ongoing, beginning, and in the planning stages. Harvard University has continued the development plan, and it has been lucrative for our members. These jobs are all being performed under PLAs as Harvard has always been a great partner to us. Mass General’s first phase of construction is underway; Trevi Icos has just finished up on the slurry walls. AA Will and G&C have both mobilized onto the site.

Boss Steel will be erecting the steel. The South Station tower has provided a significant amount of work for us. Maxim has cranes working with both Stearns and S&F Concrete, Liberty has the hoist, and Flett is doing the site work.

Landmark is another Suffolk project that is in the Fenway neighborhood and has provided our members with a lot of hours. We have seen Trevi Icos, Phoenix Foundation, AJ Welch, G&C Concrete, and Stearns all on-site. The L Street power plant in South Boston is currently

being torn down by NorthStar and Vinagro. This is a large development that is in the beginning stages. These are some of the larger projects in Boston right now but there are also several other projects that are currently under construction in the area that we should be proud of.

A couple of projects that have already made it through the Boston Planning and Development process are the Fenway Corners project and the Dorchester Bay City project. Fenway Corners consists of eight buildings ranging from 40 feet to 265 feet tall and 2.1 million square feet of commercial and residential construction.

Dorchester Bay City has 21 planned buildings that would provide several years’ worth of work for us. This is a 36-acre site that is located adjacent to Carson Beach.

At the Statehouse, committees have been holding hearings and Local 4 has been involved in several. Our priority bill, An Act Establishing a Board of Hoisting Machinery Regulations, sponsored by Senator Moore and Representative Mahoney, had its hearing. Tayla M. Rose and I testified. The hearing went well and is expected to be successfully reported out of the committee.

This is one of many steps that is needed for a bill to pass through the legislature and make it to the Governor’s desk. We also provided testimony on bills concerning safe building material, Statehouse staffers organizing, wage theft, and prevailing wage applying to energy sector jobs.

It was nice to see everyone who attended the 2023 Healthy Living and Retirement Planning Fair at Polar Park. There is always something new to learn regarding our benefits package. It was also nice to be introduced to Fidelity’s team.

I would also like to congratulate Tayla M. Rose and Ryan P. Mancini on their recent appointment

CONTACT (508) 384-0823 c.carey@iuoelocal4.org

as Organizers. It is not an easy job to explain to non-union companies the benefits that Local 4 has to offer but I know that these two are up to the task. Also, congratulations to Nicholas M. Gates and Taylor D. Pires on their appointments as Guard and Conductor.

At November’s body meeting, we recognized the members who had reached 50 years of continuous service to the Local. That is an extraordinary accomplishment, and I would like to congratulate you and thank you for your dedication and continued service to Local 4.

The Golf Committee has continued to do a tremendous job. After being involved with presenting some of the four $25,000 checks raised from our golf outing to children’s charities, it was wonderful to see that these donations make a difference. It is humbling to see the work that these charities are doing and we should all be proud. Bill McLaughlin led the charge in getting this started and Business Manager Bowes has already done great work in keeping it going.

I hope you all have a happy New Year and please stay safe.

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CHRISTOPHER T. FOGARTY

Recording-Corresponding Secretary BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: SHOP S / 4E / CONCRE T E P UMP S

work in these environments. Local 4, over this period since the early eighties, has captured and helped grow this market tenfold, a real testament to the CONTACT foresight the leadership of the Local has had and will continue well into the (781) 294-1090 future. The diversity of equipment has c.fogarty@iuoelocal4.org made some of the bigger companies branch into other construction-related markets. We have the lion’s share of Winter is upon us, and the work continues these companies signed with us but to be robust in Local 4’s jurisdiction there are many individual contracts we with employment being strong despite hope to consolidate better. Through the early warning signs of a slowing consolidation and attrition, we are economy and interest rates creeping faced with trying to level the playing into territory we have not seen since the field as much as possible. It takes time, early nineties. Equipment companies, but we are confident we can achieve whether it be dealerships, rental, or this. The concrete pump industry is as general construction, have hired and busy as ever with no signs of slowing expanded year after year, and continue down, as well as the surveyors that this growth with an eye on the future. I work hand-in-hand with some of the flat recently came across something I found work companies. Late in the summer, that I thought was very interesting. In we attended the Northeastern States my office, I found an archive of the Conference in Cape May, New Jersey. original 4D association of companies The conference brings together all of the that was dissolved in the early eighties. IUOE locals’ leadership in the Northeast The 4D membership consisted of five to share common problems as well companies with 26 members. The as fresh ideas and solutions. Also, we membership of 4D has grown to over attended the Massachusetts AFL-CIO 1,000 today with many members having Biennial Constitution Convention that transferred to 4C, and continuing to brought together organized labor across

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the state to say farewell to outgoing President Steven Tolman and welcome newly-elected president, Chrissy Lynch.

Chrissy comes from the building trades and is good for us. I would like to congratulate Tayla M. Rose and Ryan P. Mancini on their recent appointments as organizers, this is an important job to the survival of Local 4, and I wish them the best. The Annual Golf Outing was a successful event once again with the members and sponsors really coming through for this year’s charity to children’s causes. If you are around people who don’t know, be proud to tell them the great work you and the union have been a part of for the less fortunate. The 2023 Healthy Living and Retirement Planning Fair at the Polar Park in Worcester, was an informative event for your health and financial future.

Lastly, I’d like to remind you to please remain vigilant around equipment, there have been some recent accidents in the equipment industry and we are very fortunate that they were not fatal. Local 4 takes this very seriously and wants to ensure that everyone makes it home. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to call.

PAUL C. DIMINICO Financial Secretary

BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: MERRIM A CK VALLE Y / E S SE X COUN T Y, M A & ROCK INGH AM COUN T Y, NH

As the holiday season is upon us, work in the area remains steady. I would like to mention that the 2023 Healthy Living and Retirement Planning Fair at Polar Park was very informative and important to the membership to have a full understanding of their benefits. I would also like to congratulate Ryan P. Mancini and Tayla M. Rose on their appointment to become organizers.

They are a great addition to our team, and both are dedicated and self-starters.

agreement with us and has just begun installing a 72” sewer pipe. Maxim Crane is also working at the treatment plant. Just around the corner Judlau Construction is at Lynn T Station working on terminal improvements.

There are also more T contracts coming out for Lynn.

There are a couple of large bridge jobs that will be coming up in the spring.

The Rourke Bridge in Lowell has an estimated cost of $200 million and the Northern Construction has completed Hampton Beach Bridge is currently in phase I and II of the Lawrence Airport the design stages and will be bidding runway expansion with the next phase soon. Also at Hampton beach is a currently bidding. Newport continues proposal to build a convention center, their Rt. 38 Tewksbury roadway condos, resort hotel, and casino at the improvements with curbing and paving. current Hampton beach casino and They also have a handful of other jobs adjacent property. ongoing in the area. NCI construction SPS continues a bridge job on Rt. 107. has been working at Philips Academy as They are currently working on the part of its campus expansion with other bridge abutments. Barletta is moving phases out to bid. right along on Middlesex Turnpike J.R. Vinagro has site jobs going on in expansion with curbing and paving.

Saugus and Haverhill. They have been At Lowell High School, J. Derenzo ongoing all season and have kept many has been working on the site work for of our members working. the new school. R.F. Roach has been capping a landfill at Wheelabrator in Also, there is a job going on at the Lynn Saugus, a waste-to-energy plant. It has treatment plant. Super Excavators, an been a great ongoing job for a handful out of town contractor has signed an

CONTACT (978) 851-8389 p.diminico@iuoelocal4.org

of our members. Also, Central Mass Crane has been on-site working on a scheduled shutdown.

I would like to remind you to make sure your dues are current, and all your licenses are up to date.

I wish all of you and your family happy holidays. As always, thank you for your continued support!

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DAVID F. FANTINI Treasurer

BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: S OU T H SHORE ARE A

CONTACT (508) 746-0177 d.fantini@iuoelocal4.org

As another construction season comes to an end, I hope this news magazine finds everyone in good health and that you had a happy Thanksgiving.

Work in the South Shore area remains very strong and weather permitting should go right through the winter. Vineyard Wind is progressing and the first of the 62 turbines has been erected and will be producing power very soon. It hasn’t come without its challenges. We are currently under attack from the longshoremen’s union who have filed NLRB charges against us trying to claim all the crane and SPMT trailer work in the New Bedford laydown yard. Business Manager Bowes has retained great counsel and I have been doing my part to make sure we don’t lose. Being the first of many large-scale offshore wind projects to come, this case has the potential to set precedent for the entire industry in this country.

Work in the rest of the South Shore remains strong. Manafort Transit is set to take over for Cardi on the 140/24 project. After 2.5 years, this job is still less than 20% complete.

Derenzo has begun site work for Suffolk on the Brockton public safety building, KRR has

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performed some preliminary work for Suffolk at the new Diman Regional School, and Vinagro has two large site projects in Taunton — The old Galleria mall site, and at Bristol Plymouth Regional School.

Congratulations to our two new organizers Tayla M. Rose and Ryan P. Mancini. they are off to a great start and are a welcome addition to the staff. I look forward to working with both of you, and if I can ever be of assistance, please ask.

Great job by Business Manager Bowes, Fund Administrator Geiman, and all responsible for putting on a great event at Polar Park. This year’s Healthy Living and Retirement Fair was a huge success and very well attended.

Thank you to everybody who participated in this year‘s Annual Golf Outing. Two full courses of golfers and numerous sponsors made for another successful year. After everything is settled, we will once again be able to donate $100,000 to help children in need. Special shout out to BM’s McLaughlin and Bowes, Amanda Johnson, Brianna Demers, and my golf co-chair, Dave Shea, for all the hard work that goes into putting this event on. We look forward to seeing everybody again next year.

At our October meeting, we recognized our 50-year members. I would like to once again congratulate them and thank them for all they have done for the Local. Thanks as well to the membership for voting once again to give all our retirees the $1,000 bonus check. Makes me proud to be part of Local 4! They are the ones responsible for all the great conditions we enjoy and it’s all our job to uphold those conditions.

As the new school year gets underway, it was great to visit the Training Center with Business Manager Bowes and the rest of the agents. I hope all the apprentices have a productive and safe school year. The four years will be over before you know it. Get everything you can out of it!

I know I have written about this before, but with the business of construction right now, it is imperative that you are up to date on all your licenses and certifications. The staff at both of our training centers will do everything they can to help you in this process. The Local has made a large investment in many pieces of newer equipment, so please take the opportunity to either freshen up your skills or learn some new ones. The more licenses and certifications you have, the more potential work opportunities for you. I would also recommend getting your TWIC card (transportation worker identification, credential). You need this to get into any facility where a foreign vessel may port. With all the pier construction and offshore wind work, it has become far more prevalent.

I’m in the process of surveying our gas contractors to see what next year’s work forecast looks like and getting commitments for another 4G class. If possible, we will be doing another class after the first of the year, so they will be ready when the season gets going. If you know anybody who may be interested, please have them reach out.

As always, if I can be of any assistance at all please do not hesitate to call, and I hope to see you at a meeting. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a healthy and prosperous New Year.

JAMES M. MARENGHI BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: WORCE S T ER-FR AMINGH AM ARE A

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and I’m wishing you and your families a happy holiday season. Work remains steady in my area with jobs going strong straight through the winter.

I would like to recognize and congratulate our members who received their 50-year pins. This meeting is one of the best Body Meetings of the year. These members laid the foundation for the great conditions we have today. Also, thank you to the membership for voting on the 13th check for our retired members.

Congratulations to Tayla M. Rose on her appointment to Organizer. Tayla has been involved with the union since she was a first-year apprentice. In the field, she was an accomplished crane operator with many buildings on her resume.

She will no doubt go above and beyond for the members of Local 4, and is doing an amazing job in her new role.

I would also like to congratulate Ryan P. Mancini on his appointment to Organizer. I have known Ryan for a long time, and have seen his dedication and commitment to the Local. We were on the doors together, and I know how passionate he is about Local 4. He is a great addition to the staff, and will continue to do great things.

On the door, we welcome a new guard Nicholas M. Gates and conductor Taylor D. Pires. They are an excellent addition.

We had a busy political season in Worcester. I would like to thank all the members who were able to come hold signs on Thursday evenings after work for the Worcester City Council race. This is such an important part of what we do, and I’m extremely grateful for your dedication. We need to continue to support our labor-friendly candidates to help us make sure jobs go union.

The Bartletta 495/I-90 job is going strong with a great team of operating engineers working around the clock to get the job done. J.F. White has a 999 there driving sheets. Keller is also there doing foundation work along with Vinagro clearing land, Bay Crane is also there setting the trusses at night.

A job just getting going is the Newton/Weston bridge bundle being done by a joint venture with

SPS and Walsh Brothers. This is a massive project that consists of eight Bridges at the I-90/I-95 (route 128) interchange in need of replacement or rehabilitation. Five of the bridges will be replaced, one will be rehabilitated, and two will have their superstructure replaced. The cost of the project is $230,000,000 and is a five-year project.

In Worcester, at UMass Medical, we have the two inside hoists. W.L. French is doing the site work.

Doherty High is looking good with T&M with the site work, and EDI with the landscaping. At Union Station, the new platform and track work are coming along with Judlau, Fischer, and F&D. In Needham, Stearns has a Tower Crane up setting iron, and Flett has the site work at a new Children’s Hospital surgical center. Berkel Drilling is in Framingham doing deep bore geothermal drilling for the housing authority. In Hudson, there is Bond and ET&L that are doing a rail trail that is slated to be 5.8 miles. In Charlton, J.R. Vinagro is doing a building for Amazon with P.J. Keating paving the huge lots. Spencer has a new wastewater facility being done by Nickerson and T&M. In Oxford, D.W. White has a five mile stretch of Rt. 20 that they are widening the roadway, replacing two bridges and adding sidewalks. In Norwood, Ernest Guigli is at the new Norwood Jr. High School.

Also in Norwood, Manafort Precision continues at Moderna with two new buildings. J. Derenzo is out front on Washington Street replacing the water and sewer pipes. In Spencer, Marois is at the David Prouty School with the site work. They also have the David Mindess School in Ashland that is wrapping up. Walsh is in Sutton at a 448-acre lot where Unified Packaging is building two 500,000 sq. ft. buildings. In Leicester, Camputaro is clearing the land and making a new road for a substation for National Grid. MIG is in Acton on Route 2,7 and Route 111 repairing and repaving the roadway, and adding sidewalks in both directions. This is some of the work going on in the area.

The money raised at the Annual Golf Outing was recently donated to four charities all with the goal of helping children. The charities were Why Me and Sherry’s House, Rare New England, The New England Center for Children, and The Martin

CONTACT (508) 384-2170 j.marenghi@iuoelocal4.org

Richard Foundation. This is an amazing thing that the local does and helps a lot of people.

In November, I enjoyed going to the Healthy Living and Retirement Fair at Polar Park in Worcester.

There were representatives from the plans, many health vendors, as well as a presentation by Fidelity that answered questions from members. It is an event that we look forward to attending every year, which includes so many activities for the kids to participate in.

Please call me if you are sent to work in my area, especially with new jobs. It is important that I know what’s going on in the area. We must protect what’s ours!

Together with Business Manager Bowes and Training Coordinator Michael Carey, we are holding the continuing education classes at the Worcester Hall (East Side Improvement Club) on March 7, 9 and 23. Contact the training center to sign up or get more information.

In closing, I’m extremely proud of being the Worcester business agent and representing our members. Thank you for your continued support, and if there is anything I can do for you or your family, please feel free to call.

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ROBERT A. BURR BUSINE S S REP RE SEN TAT I V E: M AINE / NH-BELK N AP-C ARROLL-COOS-S T R AFFORD COUN T IE S

CONTACT (207) 426-9910 r.burr@iuoelocal4.org

Brothers and Sisters, Greetings, I hope you and your families are doing well and you enjoyed the summer. With winter and the holidays on the horizon, may you and your families have a safe, prosperous holiday season. Brothers and sisters, we will be having our March body meeting in Portland, Maine. This will take place on March 20, 2024.

We had such a great turnout last time, and are looking forward to doing it again. Special thanks to Business Manager Bowes for continuing this body meeting in Maine.

It was great to see everyone at the 2023 Healthy Living and Retirement Fair held at Polar Park in Worcester. Fund Administrator Greg Geiman, and his staff, as always, do a great job with these events. There is always a lot of information members can get at this yearly event. I learned a lot about the products we have at our disposal, and I hope you did too! It was a great day for the families. Thank you, Greg, and H&W staff!

Our Annual Golf Outing at Stow Acres was a huge success on such a beautiful day. Well over $100K was raised to help charities that focus on children. Your involvement and dedication to this local is what allows us to raise this kind

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of money. Just an amazing story that doesn’t get the press it should.

Ongoing work

Congratulations to everyone involved for putting this tourney together and its huge success.

• Badger Daylighting is busy in Southern Maine and the Bangor area

I was honored to join Business Manager Bowes and staff to meet the new apprentices coming into the program. Training Coordinator Michael J. Carey, and his team really do a great job in Canton and Medway. Thanks for having me down to meet the new recruits.

• Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME

• Northeast Paving at multiple locations throughout Maine • Ferreira Gas Distribution working in central Maine • Midwest Steel in Kittery, ME

As you know, we have been working on a PLA on all port and wind infrastructure in Maine.

Everything passed the House and Senate, and the bill was headed to Gov. Mills desk.

She VETOED it. This decision was revised, thankfully, due to the Biden Administration.

President Biden made it very clear that if you’re not working with the unions and building trades, you won’t get the money, plain and simple.

Offshore Wind and these union jobs were dead until the Biden Administration stepped in.

• North American Crane in Portland, ME

As of October 2023, the Plan's new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will be Lyra Health.

• Sevenson Environmental in Brunswick, ME

Through Lyra, you, and your family each have access to eight no-cost mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per plan year.

Lyra's mental health providers can support children, teens, adults, families, and couples with mental health challenges that include depression, work-life balance, substance use disorder, and much more. Mental health doesn’t have to be something you shy away from. If you or a loved one is going through some challenges, let Lyra help you navigate them. If there is anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to reach out and I’d be happy to help you with the process.

• Phoenix Foundation in Saco, ME

• Charps, LLC. Pipeline Agreement in Berlin, NH • Shaughnessy Crane/Rigging and Maxim Crane, Rumford ND Paper • BluRoc doing environmental matting in New Hampshire and Maine • North & South Contracting Crane Work in Portland, ME • Mountain Crane in Moscow, ME • Hallamore Crane at Sappi Mill in Skowhegan, ME If you’re ever working in the area or if there is anything I can do for you, please let me know! All the best to you and your families, and I am looking forward to seeing you all at a union meeting and Maine’s Body Meeting on March 20, 2024, at the Portland Ocean Gateway.

Please keep up to date on all your licenses and certifications, and take advantage of the training center to advance your skills.

Merry Christmas!

Bobby Burr

TAYLA M. ROSE ORG ANIZER

Brother or Sister, hoping you had a great Thanksgiving and wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy healthy new year to come! I want to start off by thanking Business Manager Bowes for this great opportunity to represent and serve Local 4 as an Organizer. It is truly an honor to be a part of Mike's team. Congratulations to you, Mike, on your well-deserved position as Business Manager.

Congratulations to the 50-year members who were recognized at our October Body Meeting and thank you for your help in paving the way for all of us. I also want to extend appreciation to our members who voted in favor of funding our retirees' 13th check.

The Annual Golf Outing was a huge success again this year! Not only is it a great way for all of us to get together, but it’s a great way to raise money for charities. With the participation and support from everyone involved, $100,000 was raised and split four ways to children's charities — Why Me & Sherry’s House, Rare New England, Inc., The New England Center for Children, and Martin Richard Foundation. This money will immensely help these children in need. Thank you for your participation in making these generous donations possible.

It was a pleasure to see everyone and their families at the Healthy Living and

Retirement Fair this year. Thank you for taking the time out of your weekend to make it to this informative event. It's important in this line of work to stay on top of your and your family's health, to come to work every day fit and with a clear mind, to get the job done and get home safely to your family.

In light of that, we have a new benefit, CONTACT Lyra. Lyra offers immediate access (508) 902-7188 to personalized mental health care, t.rose@iuoelocal4.org medication management, and much more.

Take advantage of this benefit. Mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you are struggling, please visit would consist of a representative from Local4Funds.LyraHealth.com or get in the Operating Engineers. touch with Andy Franzen, our Member We have been on countless nonunion Assistance Coordinator. jobs in search of company owners or As I’m getting more and more to gather information on where we can acclimated to my new position as an find them. We use every resource we Organizer, I want to show appreciation have to try to learn all the information and thanks to all of the business agents we can about a company in order to for making this transition as smooth as it approach the owner. With everything can be. I am grateful to learn from such Local 4 has to offer, we show them how a sharp team. beneficial joining us would be for their employees and for their company. If this So far, I have had some great opportunities to get on the front line for offer is declined, we will then take their Local 4. I’ve had the pleasure of going talented operators, if we need them. to the Statehouse with Christopher L. Carey, our Boston Business Agent, and Legislative Representative, to testify on SB.1562 and HB.2374. These bills propose establishing a board of Hoisting Machinery Regulation. These bills are important and a top priority, as they

I wish you and your family well this winter. Please always feel free to reach out if there's anything I can do for you, or if you have any good leads on a company you’d like to see with us. Take care.

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RYAN P. MANCINI ORG ANIZER

CONTACT (508) 902-7379 r.mancini@iuoelocal4.org

I hope that this news magazine finds you all in great health and good times.

Local 4 has had another year of strong work and steady growth. I’d like to take this moment to congratulate Business Manager Bowes for reaching the pinnacle of our amazing organization.

To former Business Manager Bill McLaughlin, thank you for the tireless work you put in on behalf of all the members of Local 4. I hope that you have a long and happy retirement, it’s well deserved.

As for me, I appreciate the opportunity to organize for Local 4. I’m proud beyond words to be a part of this team. Working alongside newly minted President, David F. Shea, Jr., Vice President Christopher L. Carey, and Business Representative James M. Marenghi, as well as the rest of this incredibly talented and dedicated staff, is an honor.

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I’m fortunate to have Sister Tayla M. only made possible by your continued Rose to take on the role of Organizer support and attendance. with me. She is not only an asset to the As you all know, we recently made the Local but a great partner. change to Lyra as our mental health While meeting with contractors, I find care provider. If anyone is in need of that whether they like us or not, they assistance, don’t hesitate to contact can’t help but admire and respect our them and their great staff. organization. The men and women of Hopefully, everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving the Local, their training, their licensing, and the time spent with their families. and their skill stand out. The members Christmas is right around the corner, are our great commodity, and we are so I’d like to wish everyone a happy always on the hunt for new contractors holiday and a merry Christmas. In to bring into the fold. closing, I want you all to know that if On the political side, to all the members there is anything that I can do for you who took time out of their busy lives to please, don’t hesitate to call me, I would hold signs and knock on doors for labor- be glad to help in any way possible. minded politicians, thank you. The time and effort we put in pays off dividends when our endorsed candidates win their elections. We’ve had another fun and successful healthy living and retirement planning fair. The Woo Sox stadium was a welcome change of venue. If you haven’t been to a game, you should check it out sometime, it’s a great take for the whole family. These events are

From the Funds Office

GREGORY A. GEIMAN, ESQ. FUNDS ADMINIS T R ATOR

I want to start by congratulating the new Business Manager, Michael J. Bowes, whose tenure in this role is the continuation of a career spent working on behalf of this Local and its members. Mike will excel in this position, and I look forward to working with him and his team to ensure that the Funds remain strong and focused on delivering you exemplary health care and retirement benefits.

I also want to congratulate Organizers Tayla M. Rose and Ryan P. Mancini on their new positions with the Local. They will be great assets to this organization in the years ahead.

The holiday season is upon us, but here at the Annuity & Savings Plan, we have visions of a new recordkeeper dancing in our heads.

You will be receiving communications from the Plan and Fidelity between now and the end of 2023 to introduce you to Fidelity’s website and mobile app, where you can easily access and manage your account, as well as Fidelity’s online planning tools and its team of experienced investment representatives.

You will also be able to find updates about the transition to Fidelity by visiting the Funds’ website, www.local4funds.org, or by visiting Fidelity’s transition website, MyFidelitySite.com/local4funds.

You will be able to reach Fidelity with any questions by calling 800-343-0860, and representatives will be available from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 a.m. ET on business days after the transition is complete. The Funds Office will be here to help you with the transition, and will remain your point of contact for loans, distributions, or any general questions you may have about your retirement account, even after the transition.

The Annuity Department can be reached at 508-533-1400 Option 4 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on business days.

There will be a blackout period beginning on December 22. From that date until December 29, you will continue to be able to view your account balance on the Empower website and app but you will not be able to make any investment changes. Thereafter, from December 30 until the week of January 14, you will not be able to make changes or view your account balance.

Further, for the period of December 15 until the week of January 14 , you will be unable to take any loans or distributions from your account, so please plan accordingly. Please know that during the blackout period, your assets remain invested and participate in the market. Once the transition is complete, during the week of January 14, you will be able to access your account on Fidelity’s website, NetBenefits.com/atwork, or by downloading the NetBenefits mobile app.

Unless noted below, if you have a balance in and/or future contribution elections directed to be invested in a current fund option, your balance and/or elections will automatically transfer to NetBenefits, the Fidelity platform, which contains the same option, with the same investment strategy, but with lower expenses. No action is required on your part.

If you are currently invested in the Plan’s Guaranteed Interest Account, the interest rate that your investment earns will be changing.

The Trustees are pleased to share that the rate you receive on investments in the Guaranteed Interest account, which had been held stable at 3.00% and was scheduled to be lowered by

CONTACT (508) 533-1400 ggeiman@local4funds.org

Empower next year, will instead increase as of January 1, 2024, to 3.36%. The rate will remain there until January 1, 2027, at which time it will change to whatever the prevailing market rate is at that time.

Further, effective January 2, the Plan will be changing its target retirement date investment options from the American Century Retirement CIT Series to the American Funds Capital Group Retirement Trust Series. To learn more about the American Funds Capital Group Retirement Series, please visit the Fidelity participant website, NetBenefits.com/atwork when the blackout period ends, or consult the prospectus pertaining to these options. Your existing balance will be transferred to the American Funds option that is closest to your anticipated retirement date. If you do not want your existing balance in the American Century Retirement CIT Series to be transferred to the American Funds Capital Group Retirement Series, you will need to reallocate your balance and future contribution elections to other fund platform options before the blackout period.

All of us at the Funds Office wish you a happy and healthy holiday season, and a prosperous 2024!

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Training Corner

MICHAEL J. CAREY T R AINING COORDIN ATOR

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, I hope you and your families are all enjoying a safe and healthy winter. The New Year is right around the corner, and while we are fortunate to remain busy, the winter months are a good time to get caught up on any licensing or certifications that may need renewing.

Please check our website or this news magazine for a list of classes at the Training Center, and as always, please reach out if there is anything we can do to help.

Committee for their hard work creating a top-notch event that raised $100,000 for children’s charities.

CONTACT (781) 821-0306

mcarey@local4training.org Congratulations to Business Manager Bowes and Fund Administrator Greg Geiman, as well as Greg’s team on we took delivery of the CAT TL1055 another successful retirement event. It telehandler which is available for was nice to see so many members at the training and forklift certifications. We new location at Polar Park in Worcester. are expecting delivery of a new fixed There were numerous informative cab Broderson crane this quarter, presentations and it’s always good to which will become available for stay up to date on all the benefits we training and NCCCO testing. We are enjoy in Local 4. also in the process of outfitting a new I would like to congratulate Tayla M. The Training Center has been busy this Western Star CDL B truck that should Rose and Ryan P. Mancini on their new fall and winter. The school year for the be available shortly. roles as Organizers. Business Manager Apprenticeship Program is well underway.

Lastly, I would like to recognize Bowes has a great team, and Tayla and As many of you know November was an Training Center Office Manager Ryan will be valuable additions. With especially busy month as we were open Michele Maimone who celebrated 20 Mike’s leadership, we are positioned for applications to the Apprenticeship years at the Training Center this month. for another prosperous year as we head Program. There was a tremendous Many of you know Michele, she does into 2024. I’m sure Tayla and Ryan will amount of interest in the program with a great job and always has the best continue to help expand our market share. more applications filled out than in many interest of the Training Center and years. This is just the first phase of the This year’s Annual Golf Outing was Local in mind. application process but will look forward another great turnout. The outing was a to interviewing potential candidates with I hope you and your families enjoy a lot of fun with the weather cooperating the JATC in March. happy and healthy Holiday Season. and so many members and their families Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! participating. The Sunday at Stow Acres With the support of Business Manager was the perfect way to end the summer. Bowes and the Training Fund Trustees, It was a fitting event for former Business we have been fortunate to be able to Manager Bill McLaughlin to wrap up continue to upgrade the equipment at an amazing career. Thanks to the Golf the Training Center. Early in the fall,

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THE TRAINING CENTER UPDATE

ENGINEERS TRAINING CENTER JOURNEY MEMBER COURSE SCHEDULE TEL: 781-821-0306 • OFFICE@LOCAL4TRAINING.ORG • LOCAL4TRAINING.ORG

MEDWAY SEAT TIME/CCO PRACTICALS (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Mondays and Wednesdays Please call the office to schedule (781) 821-0306 or email office@local4training.org

FORKLIFT – IN PERSON 7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. (Practicals to follow for those who need to take one) Saturday, February 10, 2024 Saturday, March 16, 2024

FORKLIFT – ZOOM 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Monday, March 18, 2024 If you are taking the forklift for the first time or your certification has expired, you will need to take a practical exam in addition to the 4-hour class.

HAZMAT REFRESHER – IN PERSON ONLY 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (CANTON) Saturday, January 13, 2024 Saturday, March 23, 2024

HAZMAT REFRESHER – IN PERSON ONLY 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (MEDWAY) Saturday, March 2, 2024

HAZMAT REFRESHER – IN PERSON ONLY 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Monday, February 26, 2024 AND Wednesday, February 28, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 1 IN PERSON (CANTON) 7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 3, 2024 Saturday, March 9, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 2 IN PERSON (CANTON) 11:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Saturday, February 3, 2024 Saturday, March 9, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 3 IN PERSON (CANTON) 7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 10, 2024 Saturday, March 16, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 4 IN PERSON (CANTON) 11:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Saturday, February 10, 2024 Saturday, March 16, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 1 – ZOOM 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Monday, January 8, 2024 Monday, February 5, 2024 Monday, March 4, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 2 – ZOOM 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Wednesday, March 6, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 3 – ZOOM 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, February 12, 2024 Monday, March 11, 2024

HOISTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS 4 – ZOOM 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Safety Corner

UPDATE CONTACT tmcevoy@local4training.org

Greetings Brothers and Sisters, After what seemed to be a very quick summer and fall, the winter season is here once again. I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I wish you all a safe and fun holiday season. Let’s hope that the New Year continues with the success and prosperity that Local 4 has been blessed with in recent years. With our incredible leadership and staff, I am sure it will be.

I would like to take this time to congratulate our newly hired Organizers, Tayla M. Rose and Ryan P. Mancini.

They have both come up through the ranks and serve on our Executive Board.

Their enthusiasm and talent will be a good addition to Business Manager Bowes’ phenomenal team.

On the safety front, my focus this quarter will be on the basic hitches and slings we use on a daily basis. Whether it be steel erection, demolition, or excavation, if there is an operating engineer there, you can bet there will be a sling used.

It is important we understand their

limitations and inspection criteria. We (D/d ratio) Capacity is reduced anytime need to set an example on the jobsite. that ratio drops.

We can do that by being proactive with The most specific sling removal criteria sling inspections. focus on wire rope slings. Wire rope Slings are assemblies that are used sling should be removed when there for lifting when connected to a lifting are ten randomly distributed broken mechanism. All types of slings are wires in one rope lay. They should also required to have identification tags be removed when there are five broken on them. They will state the diameter, wires in one strand in one lay. Wearing length, and type of slings. They will or scraping of one-third of the original also state the capacity of the sling. The diameter also warrants removal. You capacity will be displayed for three of must also inspect for kinking, crushing, the most common hitches. A vertical and bird caging. Chain slings must be hitch is a single sling attached with a inspected for wear, deformation, and shackle to a load. Care must be taken increase in length. Synthetic slings must not to stretch the end connections. A be inspected for abnormal wear, melting choker hitch is formed when the sling or charring, punctures, and tears, broken is wrapped around the load and runs or worn stitching, and distortion of through itself up to the lifting point. It fittings. Any abnormality warrants will be good for approximately 75% removal of service. of the vertical capacity. It is a good Once again, I wish you all a safe and choice when load control is important. prosperous New Year. If you have any It is also good when there is an uneven questions on what I have covered, or center of gravity. The strongest of the anything on safety in general, please three common hitches is the basket. It reach out. Have a good winter! is formed by wrapping the sling around the load and fastening both ends to the Fraternally yours, lifting point. A basket hitch is good for Thomas McEvoy 200% of the vertical capacity. That is Co-Safety Officer only true if the diameter of the load is 25 times the diameter of the sling or greater.

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Project Spotlight

HARVARD ENTERPRISE RESEARCH CAMPUS LOCAL 4 MEMBERS BUILD A CENTER FOR INNOVATION IUOE Local 4 members are proud to be a part of the transformative Harvard Enterprise Research Campus project in Allston Landing North. This initiative, led by Harvard University, aims to convert an industrial rail yard into a vibrant center for innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship in Boston. The campus will be a green, pedestrian-friendly space, fostering partnerships between academia, businesses, and research institutions. Located near prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School and SEAS, as well as key players in the healthcare and technology sectors, the area is poised to become a hub for anchor companies, startups, and social enterprises. Local 4’s 35 members are contributing their expertise with our union contractors — J. Derenzo, S&F Concrete and W.L. French — to create a thriving space that will drive economic growth and technological advancement in our community.

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OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Apprentice Gino Mirabella, Operator David Gramolini, Business Representative Chris Carey, and Apprentice Brian Murphy.

OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Pellegrino Conte works on J. Derenzo’s Front-End Loader.

TOP LEFT: Richard Leach, Jr. operates a 374 CAT Excavator for W.L. French.

MIDDLE LEFT: Michael Sheridan operating an Excavator for W.L. French.

BOTTOM LEFT: Jimmy Giroux in the Tower Crane, David Gramolini in the Crawler Crane, and Glenn Chase in the All-Terrain Crane at the ERC Buildings in Allston.

TOP RIGHT: Nicholas Gates operates a Lull for S&F Concrete.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Jason Bolduc loads trucks out for J. Derenzo.

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Local 4 members have been busy this season.

Take a look at some of the projects and events our Operating Engineers have been involved with over the past few months.

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1: Jesse Cassidy operates a mini crane setting glass inside the new Amazon building in The Seaport.

2: Operators Lyndsey Paolino and Brian Smith working for Gallagher Concrete in Braintree.

3: Pictured left to right: Nick Gates, Kevin Murray, Ryan Mancini, Dave Fantini, Dave Shea, Jr., Mike Bowes, Chris Carey, Mike Carey, Tayla Rose and Taylor Pires at the Greater Boston Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast.

4: Business Representative Jimmy Marenghi and Local 4 members holding signs to support Worcester District 2 Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson.

5: Business Representative Robert Burr with President Joseph Biden in Auburn, Maine.

10: Operator John Jalbert working for Cavalieri in Charlestown while supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

11: R.F. Roach capping landfill at Wheelabrator in Saugus.

12: Maxim Crane at the Paper Mill in Rumford, Maine.

6: Business Manager Mike Bowes with Business Representatives and Training Coordinator at the Northeastern States Conference.

13: Trevi Icos, AJ Welch, G&C, and United Rentals are all on-site at the Landmark project located by Fenway Park.

7: Operator Charles Lalond and Apprentice Daniel Almeida setting iron at the new Children’s Hospital in Needham.

14: Beautiful sunrise at the New Bedford Marine Terminal.

8: Operators working for Trevi Icos dig slurry walls at Mass General Hospital in Boston.

15: Connor O’Brien with Max Morin and Keith Sullivan with Brendan Sullivan on two 300 tons working for Atlantic Bridge on JH Lynch’s McCraken Road, Millbury bridge expansion job.

9: North American Crane at Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine.

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6TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AND CHARITABLE DONATIONS The OE Local 4 Charitable Foundation, Inc. 6th Annual Golf Outing held on August 27, 2023, was a remarkable success, raising over $100,000 for charitable causes.

This year, we chose to support four deserving children's charities, donating $25,000 to each. The beneficiaries included Why Me & Sherry’s House, a haven for families facing childhood cancer; Rare New England, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with rare diseases; the Martin Richard Foundation, honoring the young victim of the Boston Marathon bombing through initiatives promoting kindness and peace; and The New England Center for Children, an institution committed to transforming the lives of children with autism. The impact of these generous donations resonates in our communities, making a significant difference in the lives of children and their families.

TOP: Chris Carey, Dave Fantini, Mike Bowes, Amanda Johnson and Dave Shea of the OE Local 4 Charitable Foundation presents a $25,000 check to Marianne Gibson, the Director of Community Partnership, and Jared Bouzan, the Chief Development Officer of The New England Center for Children.

MIDDLE: Business Manager Mike Bowes presenting a $25,000 check to Executive Director Rebecca Kuczarski of Why Me & Sherry's House, based in Worcester.

BOTTOM: Business Manager Mike Bowes with Organizer Tayla Rose and Member Ricky Allard at Rare New England to present a $25,000 check.

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INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS - LOCAL #4 Wage Settlement June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2027 Wage Schedule Effective December 1, 2023 MASSACHUSETTS 6/1/2022

12/1/2022* 6/1/2023* 12/1/2023* 6/1/2024* 12/1/2024*

6/1/2025* 12/1/2025*

6/1/2026* 12/1/2026*

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52.38

53.28

54.28

55.03

56.33

57.78

59.08

60.53

61.83

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Daily Rate (Per Hour)

61.68

62.80

64.02

64.99

66.52

68.23

69.76

71.47

73.00

74.70

GROUP 1a (Boom Length) Over 150 Feet " 185 " " 210 " " 250 " " 295 " " 350 "

2.25 3.99 5.59 8.46 11.69 13.62

2.27 4.02 5.63 8.53 11.78 13.72

2.28 4.05 5.67 8.59 11.86 13.82

2.30 4.08 5.71 8.66 11.95 13.92

2.31 4.11 5.75 8.72 12.03 14.02

2.33 4.14 5.79 8.79 12.12 14.12

2.34 4.17 5.83 8.85 12.20 14.22

2.36 4.20 5.87 8.92 12.29 14.32

2.37 4.23 5.91 8.98 12.37 14.42

2.39 4.26 5.95 9.05 12.46 14.52

GROUP 1b

61.68

62.80

64.02

64.99

66.52

68.23

69.76

71.47

73.00

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GROUP 1c

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54.33

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57.45

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60.26

61.73

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GROUP 1d

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71.15

72.56

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75.46

77.39

79.12

81.05

82.78

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GROUP 1e

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81.10

82.46

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86.55

88.48

90.64

92.57

94.73

GROUP 1f

59.38

60.44

61.61

62.52

64.00

65.64

67.11

68.76

70.23

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GROUP II

51.82

52.70

53.69

54.43

55.71

57.15

58.43

59.87

61.15

62.59

GROUP III

34.26

34.73

35.30

35.62

36.47

37.42

38.27

39.22

40.08

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42.53 23.80 28.88 33.87 33.58

43.19 24.02 29.22 34.33 34.04

43.96 24.34 29.67 34.89 34.59

44.47 24.41 29.86 35.20 34.89

45.53 25.01 30.58 36.04 35.73

46.71 25.67 31.38 36.98 36.66

47.77 26.27 32.10 37.83 37.50

48.94 26.93 32.90 38.77 38.43

50.00 27.52 33.62 39.61 39.27

51.18 28.19 34.42 40.55 40.20

Daily Rate Differential GROUP II GROUP III

5.64 3.56

5.73 3.62

5.81 3.67

5.90 3.73

5.99 3.78

6.10 3.85

6.19 3.91

6.30 3.98

6.40 4.04

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Health & Welfare Pension Annuity Apprenticeship IUOE National Training Fund Labor-Management Cooperation Trust

14.25 12.80 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

14.50 12.90 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

14.75 12.90 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

15.00 13.15 3.25 1.00 0.05 0.61

OTHER: * Dues Assessment: 1 3/4% deducted from total Wage and Benefit Package. * Social and Political Action Committees: $0.05* per hour. * The Local may, at its option, utilize parts of these increments for increases to Health & Welfare, Pension, Annuity, IUOE National Training Fund, Social and Political Action Committees and Dues Deduction. * Of the 61 cents payable to LMCT, 10 cents will be remitted to the Industry Advancement Fund. * HAZARDOUS WASTE: Engineers required to work in the HOT ZONE will receive a $2.00 an hour wage differential.

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50-YEAR MEMBER CELEBRATION This year, we were proud to recognize 11 Local 4 members for reaching 50 years of continued service to our great local Union. We extend our congratulations and gratitude to the following members for reaching this significant milestone: Gaston Bergeron

Richard M. Pacella, Sr.

Thomas T. Charpentier

Joseph L. Pavao

Michael B. Dangelo

Edward A. Perry

David S. Jones

Richard S. Troup

Michael Manners, Sr.

Glenn F. Veiga

Clyde H. Mooskian

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: UPDATE YOUR BENEFICIARY INFORMATION TODAY! In a matter as serious as life insurance, ensuring your beneficiary information is accurate is paramount. We urge all members to take a moment to update their beneficiary details promptly. This crucial update guarantees that your loved ones are protected should the unexpected occur. The updated beneficiary information form is available on our website. Visit IUOELocal4.org/resources/ important-documents/ and navigate to the 'Local 4 Death Benefits' section to access the form.

EMPOWERING VETERANS: $10,000 DONATION TO HELMETS TO HARDHATS We are proud to have donated $10,000 to Helmets to Hardhats, a vital organization supporting military veterans' transition into the construction industry. This contribution reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering veterans with meaningful career opportunities and signifies our dedication to giving back to those who have served our country.

MA AFL-CIO 66TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Each year, with the MA AFL-CIO, we award $2,500 in scholarships to two high school seniors planning to attend college or job training. Any Massachusetts high school senior whose parent or legal guardian is in good standing with Local 4 is encouraged to apply. Students should register for the Scholarship Exam by Friday, December 22, 2023.

To learn more or apply, visit IUOELocal4.org/resources/scholarships.

BODY MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024, IN PORTLAND, MAINE Please join us for a Body Meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocean Gateway Terminal Building, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, ME 04101. Body Meetings are essential opportunities to ensure that the voices of our membership are heard. The Body Meetings for January and February will take place as normal at Florian Hall at 7:00 p.m.

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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS ◦ Visit IUOELocal4.org. ◦ Click Pay Dues Online with EZPay/Xpresspay — Union Dues Only on the homepage. ◦ Enter your name, registration number, credit card number, and the desired payment amount ($45, $90, $135, or $180). · An asterisk * indicates a required field; please fill in all information completely to ensure accurate processing. ◦ Complete the steps and your dues will be credited the next business day. ◦ Your receipt will be sent to you in accordance with your payment.

The online portal will only accept union dues payments, not working dues. For working dues, members should call 508-533-1400. For Union Dues questions, please call the Union Hall at 508-533-1433.

PLEASE NOTE Please note that a transaction fee is added for online payment. To avoid this fee, we recommend the standard method of check, mail, or in-person payment.

Send check, cash, or money order mailed or delivered to: IUOE Local 4 Union Hall 16 Trotter Drive Medway, MA 02053

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2023 HEALTHY LIVING AND RETIREMENT PLANNING FAIR We recently hosted the 2023 Healthy Living and Retirement Fair on Saturday, November 4, at Polar Park in Worcester. This was an excellent opportunity for all our members and their families to assess and improve their physical health, including getting flu shots, biometrics, and other screenings, and opportunities to meet with representatives from the Plan’s many health vendors. We also had representatives from Fidelity to answer any questions about the Annuity & Savings Plan.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MEMBER SEAN O’CONNOR It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our beloved member, Sean O'Connor, who passed away on August 25, 2023. Sean's remarkable spirit and unwavering determination has left an indelible mark on our union family. Despite life's challenges, he stood tall as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us all of the strength we possess. Sean will forever be remembered and cherished by us all, his legacy serves as a reminder of the resilience and unity that define our community.

REMEMBERING LEWISTON, MAINE Keeping the resilient community of Lewiston, Maine, in our thoughts and prayers. Together, we share in their strength and determination, never forgotten.

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IN MEMORIAM The Officers and Members of the Local offer their sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following: Modesto W. Amalfi

Alan R. Chesnulevich

Bernard M. Field, Sr.

Kermit A. Phelps

Walter T. Barrett

John M. Ciszek

Franklin W. Harbester IV Joseph J. Reis III

Daniel J. Simonelli

Vincent S. Bender

Thomas E. Deming

Edward F. Harrington

Robert J. Sullivan, Jr.

Charles H. Bridgham

Joseph W. DePietro

Stanley J. Kuczynski, Jr. Michael L. Roberts

Larry E. Cantrell

David R. Dion

James V. Lentine

Theodore E. Roberts III

Robert A. Carter

John F. Fenton

Sean P. O’Connor

George M. Santos

Timothy J. Riordan, Jr.

Todd A. Senesac

Douglas A. Willey

PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE FREQUENTLY FOR CURRENT OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFORMATION (IUOELOCAL4.ORG/IN-MEMORIAM/).

CONGRATUL ATIONS

RETIREES Local 4 would like to extend their congratulations to the following members who have announced their retirement.

Congratulations on starting this next chapter of your life!

Richard H. Allard, Jr.

David D. Dobson, Jr.

John I. Lancaster

Mark E. O’Brien

Robert F. Snape

Joseph A. Aveni

Afonso J. Duarte

John F. Leboeuf

Edward M. O’Malley

Paul C. Tome

Paul B. Bennett

Randall B. Dunham

Sidney N. Lima

Jay A. Ouellette

David M. Virgillo

Charles H. Bishop, Jr.

Robert J. Dussault

David M. Lirakis

Mario J. Pereira

Thomas J. Walsh

Richard A. Bujnowski

Robert M. Flaherty, Jr.

David E. Little

Steven P. Phillips

Robert S. Weinstein

John A. Cady

Philip A. Foster

Dwayne S. Lydon

Dennis P. Pirini

Steven R. Wilson

Kenneth R. Carter

Steven D. Frink

Joseph J. Marshall

Christopher M. Proal

Paul F. Zenga

Saied A. Chaharom

David E. George

John R. McGowan

Michael T. Rempelakis

James A. Chicco

Daniel M. Higgins

William D. McLaughlin Thomas I. Robertson

Steven R. DeMello

Peter A. Hudon (Uncle Pete)

Joseph V. Messina II

Stephen C. Schaffer

Mark A. Nardelli

Stephen W. Smith

James R. Devereaux

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