Fall/Winter 2023 SMW 104 Local News by Sheet Metal Local 104

SMW104 LOCAL NEWS

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF

SHEET METAL WORKERS’ UNION

SMW LOCAL 104 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

2023/2024

Monday, December 25, 2023 Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Day after Christmas (District 1)

Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day

Monday, January 15, 2024

Martin Luther King’s Birthday (Districts 1 and 3)

Monday, February 19, 2024 Presidents’ Day

Friday, March 29, 2024 Good Friday (Districts 1, Sacramento/Redding/ Fresno &District 3)

Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day

Thursday, July 4, 2024 Independence Day

Friday, July 5, 2024 Day After Independence Day (District 2)

Friday, August 30, 2024 Friday Before Labor Day (District 2)

Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day

Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day (District 2 and 3)

Thurs, November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29, 2024 Day After Thanksgiving

Wed, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day (Observed)

2023 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE

General Membership meetings begin at 5:30 pm

December 21, 2023- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Fairfield, Manteca, Castroville, and Ventura

January 18, 2024- Livermore

Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, Ventura

*February 15, 2024- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay

March 21, 2024- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura

*April 18, 2024- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay

May 16, 2024- Livermore

Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, Ventura

*June 20, 2024- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay

July 18, 2024- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura

August 22, 2024- Livermore

(DATE RESCHEDULED DUE TO 2024 CONVENTION)

Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, West Bay

*September 19, 2024- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, South Bay, Ventura

October 17, 2024- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay

*November 21, 2024- Livermore*

Remote meeting in Castroville, Fresno, Manteca, North Bay, Ventura,

December 19, 2024- Livermore

Remote meeting in Fresno, Sacramento, Santa Maria, South Bay, West Bay

General Membership meetings will all be held in Livermore and can be attended from the remote locations listed each month pursuant to the S.M.W. Local Union No. 104 Remote Participation Policy and Procedures.

* Supplemental Pension meetings start at 4:00 pm on designated dates and are held via Zoom at all meeting locations, excluding District 3*

Fall/Winter 2023 | Volume 37 | Issue 3

Boneso Plumbing And MechanicalArctic Cold Project 18

Contra Costa Labor Council- 2023 Union of The Year

OFFICERS OF SHEET METAL WORKERS’

LOCAL UNION NO. 104

RICK WERNER

President/Business Manager

MIKE NESBITT

Financial Secretary-Treasurer /Recording Secretary

KEITH GARCIA Vice President

ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS

Brian Masters, District 1 Sal Rotolo, District 2

Richard Niday, District 3

DISTRICT 1

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

Keith Dias, Eric Haynes, Jason Hutton, Adam Masters, Alicia Mijares, Vince Sugrue, Keith Sylva, Dominic Torreano, Tom Trayer, Anthony Urbina, Josh Vallis, Casey Van Den Heuvel, Brian Werner, Randy Young

DISTRICT 2

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

Steve Alarcon, Robert Kuks, Fred Latu, Matt Richard, Liz Sutton, Corey Van Rys

LOCAL 104 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Steven Burnett, Jose Cortez, Brad De Young, Dustin Dietz, Keith Garcia, Jesus Huerta, Mitchell Koch, Keith Mansfield, Joe Parra, Greg Peden, Eric Priest, Zach Risley, Ruben Velasquez, Nate Vennarucci, Peter Weston, Emmanuel Zendejas

LOCAL 104 TRUSTEES

Jeremy Anderson, Ron Boehm, Nate Jordan, Joel Magdaleno, Celio Melo, Anthony Middleton

LOCAL 104

WARDEN/CONDUCTOR

Steven Catalli

Member Profile: Kiana Dizon

The Business Manager's Report

Rick Werner President/Business Manager

CBA Update

The long overdue updated CBA between Local 104 and Bay Area SMACNA has been completed and will be published soon. If you are dispatched to an employer or on the Out-of-Work List in the CBA area, you should be receiving a hard copy within the next few months.

In 2024 we will be focused on updating the following CBAs: Silicon Valley Contractors Association Building Trades, Monterey Bay Area

Contractors Association Building Trades, Bay Area SMACNA Residential, Silicon Valley Contractors Association Residential, Sacramento SMACNA Building Trades, Northern San Joaquin SMACNA Building Trades for Stockton/Modesto Building Trades, Central Valley SMACNA Building Trades, Tri-Counties SMACNA Building Trades, and Dependable Sheet Metal Residential.

For decades in the 14 northern counties of District 1 (excluding San Francisco) under the Building Trades Agreements, many members have enjoyed the alternating 40/32 swing Friday workweek. Of course I understand there are reasons why some members may volunteer to work their swing Friday for straight time. Still, there are many members who enjoy taking their swing Friday. If you volunteer to work your swing Friday and work the following day (Saturday), Saturday shall be paid at the double time rate of pay. You should be following a swing Friday schedule to make certain you are being compensated appropriately. Recently someone mentioned they were told that you need to work two consecutive Saturdays in order to be paid at the double time rate. That statement is inaccurate.

On the next page is a 2024 swing Friday schedule. Your employer or their designee should assign your swing Friday. However, if they do not, ask. Should you be told that your employer does not take swing Fridays on a job or in the shop within the above noted counties, whoever

is telling you this is in violation of the CBA and is placing the employer at risk of a grievance, and all members involved of being brought up on charges for violating the terms of the CBA. Therefore, if someone has told you that your employer does not take swing Fridays, it is your responsibility to let a Local 104 Business Representative know. If necessary, you can do so confidentially. Also, should your employer not follow a swing Friday schedule, please let a Local 104 Business Representative know so the issue can be addressed immediately. Should your employer request you move from Group A to Group B, or from Group B to Group A swing Friday, you will be paid overtime for two Fridays in a row if you work both, or one if you work one of the two Fridays and take the second Friday off. There may be a chance that you are working on a project that falls under the Light Commercial Agreement as defined in Addendum Two of the CBA and being compensated at the Building Trades rate. If that is the case, the swing Friday schedule is not applicable. However, if you are bouncing between commercial

and light commercial projects, contact a Local 104 Business Representative to ensure you are being compensated correctly. Please remember it is your choice to: a) take the swing Friday off; b) volunteer to work the swing Friday for straight time; or c) only work a swing Friday if your employer is willing to pay you overtime to work that day. As a reminder, anyone who discriminates or retaliates against a member over this issue is subject to a grievance and charges under our Constitution for violating the following language. It should be noted that when working in San Francisco on Building Trades projects, the workweek is 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week in the field. Upon approval, there is also an alternative to follow the 40/32 workweek in the shop.

ITEM 7. WORKWEEK - HOURS AND OVERTIME

SECTION A. The workweek shall be scheduled in two (2)-week increments consisting of a forty (40)-hour week (eight [8] hours per day between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) and a thirty-two (32)-hour week (eight [8] hours per day between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday) and shall continue to alternate in such 40/32 manner. No employee shall work more than seventy-two (72) hours in any scheduled two-week increment for any one Employer except at the overtime rate or as otherwise provided herein. The Employer may use, but must pre-schedule, alternate crews.

Where an Employer, who is signatory to this Agreement, can provide the work, any member of the Union may voluntarily work forty (40) hours per week at the straight time rate (eight [8] hours per day between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) should such a member desire. Where possible, said member shall notify his/her Employer two (2) working days in advance of his/her desire to work Friday, for a total of forty (40) hours that week. There shall be no discrimination or retaliation by an Employer against a Union member who elects to work a 40/32 swing Friday workweek. Such action shall be a violation of this Agreement. The purpose of the voluntary forty (40)-hour workweek proviso is to assure, whenever possible, the filling of job requests, while protecting the right of the individual employee to elect not to work said voluntary forty (40)-hour workweek. Any Employ-

er found in violation of the above provision shall be subject to the revocation of the right to continue the voluntary forty (40)-hour workweek. The LJAB is hereby instructed to give credence and special weight to apparent patterns and practices and/or circumstantial evidence involving alleged violations. In addition to the foregoing, the minimum penalty for each such violation shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00), payable to the SMW Local 104 and Bay Area Industry Training Fund. The voluntary forty (40)-hour workweek provision may be voted on each year by the members of the Union to discontinue its practice. In addition, where serious adverse employment conditions exist, the Union may discontinue the voluntary forty (40)-hour workweek.

SECTION B: Time and one half (1½) shall be paid for the first eight (8) hours on a swing Friday to a member who has not volunteered to work for straight time or a Saturday during normal work hours. However, if the Saturday to be worked follows a worked swing Friday, where a member has volunteered to work for straight time rate of pay on Friday, Saturday overtime shall then be paid at the double time (2) rate.

I appreciate the time you’ve taken to read this article.

- Rick Werner SMW Local 104 President/Business Manager

Mike Nesbitt Financial Secretary-Treasurer/ Recording Secretary

Update Your Beneficiaries

When was the last time you updated your beneficiary designations? For the past five years as a Trustee on the Supplemental Pension plan, I am continually surprised to learn that members have outdated beneficiary designations. It is so important that after marriages, divorces, births, deaths, and other major life events, members check and, if necessary, update beneficiary cards. One good recommendation I received recently is to set a calendar reminder every 5th birthday to review your beneficiary designations no matter if there are changes or not.

To make changes to your beneficiary designations: District 1 and 2 members can contact BeneSys at 925-208-9999; and District 3 members can contact Sheet Metal Workers’ Trust Funds of Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada at 800-947-4338.

JAMS Cloud Updates

MAKING YOUR DUES PAYMENT:

Reminder that the JAMS autopay has been set up, which is a “set it and forget it” approach to paying your monthly membership fees. In your JAMS portal or mobile app, you can set up a payment card, or now use your bank account. Either option you select, will be charged once a month for membership fees owed, or you can make a one-time payment. Autopay through JAMS saves you money and time.

TRAINING:

August and September 2023 JAMS training was provided to the membership. If you missed the first live webinar training for your JAMS Cloud program, our IT team put together JAMS training modules for you to review on your own time.

You can watch the recorded trainings using the QR Codes below:

Member Mobile App Training Recording:

Passcode: 3+@4C^fL

Member Web Portal Training Recording:

Passcode: J0.%R@7p

2024 Scholarship Applications

The 2024 Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Trust Fund applications will be available in January 2024. To date, your Union has awarded over 1,200 scholarships to Local Union No. 104 members and their legal dependents totaling more than $7.8 million. To be eligible, a member must have been employed under an agreement which contains the provision for the contribution to the scholarship fund.

There are currently three (3) Robert G. Mammini SMW Local Union No. 104 Scholarship Trust Fund applications available. The Merit Scholarship awarding $7,500, the Mechanical Engineering Scholarship awarding $25,000 (offered to one applicant per year), and the new Graduate/ Advanced Degree Scholarship awarding $50,000 (offered to one applicant per year). To receive a scholarship application in January, please contact the Financial Secretary-Treasurer/Recording Secretary’s office at (925) 314-8600 ext. 1008.

2023 Honoree Jason Birkle meeting with Peter Vo, ‘23 Advanced Degree/ Graduate Scholarship Recipient A Group of 2023 Scholarship Recipients at Dinner

Retired Local 104 Business Manager Robert G. Mammini addressing the crowd at Dinner.

The Winners of 2023 Scholarship Golf Tournament

2023 Honoree Jason Birkle from NWPS

Peter Vo - 2023 Advanced Degree/ Graduate Scholarship Recipient

2023 Scholarship recipients (Pictured in red) with the 2023 Scholarship Selection Committee

Joseph A. Maraccini, Retired Local 104 Financial Secretary Treasurer/Recording Secretary and 2023 Chairman of the Scholarship Selection Committee addressing attendees at the Scholarship Dinner

2023 Scholarship Reipient Peter Vo with sister Linda Vo, previous Scholarship recipient

BONESO BRINGING THE ARCTIC COLD TO THE TRI-COUNTIES

WRITTEN BY MANUEL ZAPATA - PICTURES

Boneso Plumbing and Mechanical stands as a force in SMW 104’s District 3, with an expertise that made them the right contractor for the Arctic Cold Ag Freezer Facility Project. Nestled in Santa Maria, California, this venture has provided the Boneso team with a stage to showcase their expertise and resourcefulness.

Their journey with the Arctic Cold project commenced in December 2022, coordinating the ductwork materials needed for the job. The subsequent months of May and June in 2023 were marked by a dedicated team, tirelessly installing hangers and seismic supports, gearing up for the complexities that lay ahead.

The true litmus test arrived between July and October

2023, where Boneso’s laborious efforts shone through, culminating in an astonishing 1,803 hours clocked in August alone. The challenges were multifaceted, including intricacies within the ductwork and structural elements.

As of now, the crew is deeply engrossed in adding the finishing touches and managing change orders, a commitment that will extend into January 2024. The Arctic Cold project has proved to be a source of immense pride and achievement for Boneso Plumbing and Mechanical and its proud Local 104 team.

A standout feature of this project is the unwavering commitment to meticulous specifications. Notably, all duct hanger rods demanded secure fasten-

ing to trusses or supplementary steel structures, a requirement encompassing a substantial 75% of the project. The project’s complexity is further amplified by the need for rod stiffeners on hanger rods exceeding 24 inches in length, underscoring the dedication of Boneso’s proficient sheet metal workers. The challenges, however, stretch beyond aesthetics, as the sheer size and elevated placement of the ductwork present formidable logistical hurdles.

Most strikingly, the majority of the ductwork hovers at a lofty 30-foot elevation, necessitating creative installation techniques involving 20-foot lengths and the use of scissor lifts or boom lifts for efficiency. Early on, the project grappled with challenges from the wind

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and dust due to its proximity to strawberry fields. Yet, as the construction advanced and the building became increasingly enclosed, these issues were effectively resolved, leading to a more favorable working environment.

The Arctic Cold project serves as a striking testament to Boneso Plumbing and Mechanical’s unwavering pursuit of excellence. From meticulous coordination to rigorous installation, their work underpins their reputation as a preeminent plumbing and mechanical contractor in District 3. Our members’ ability to adapt and innovate when faced with unique challenges solidifies their position as skilled and trained industry leaders, paving the way for continued success and recognition.

Boneso Crew

Foreman

Bruce Blanchette

Josh Bledsoe

Superintendent

Ron Boehm

Tim Bowman

Fernando Calderon

Louis Cossa

Virlin Donelson

John Escoto

Jamie Morales

Jose Ramos

John Sheehan

Sheet Metal shows force in Sacramento for the City-Wide CWTA Renewal

Nearly 40 dedicated members of SMW Local 104 turned out for the Sacramento City Council Meeting to rally behind the renewal of the city-wide Community Workforce Training Agreement (CWTA). They joined forces with counterparts from other Building Trades Unions to vocally endorse the agreement.

The Sacramento City Council sealed the deal with a unanimous 7-0 vote, ensuring the extension of the Sacramento city-wide CWTA, a momentous victory for working families. The revitalized CWTA not only guarantees ongoing job opportunities for union members but also promotes apprenticeship programs and gives precedence to local workers’ employment. This resounding consensus on the renewal highlights the success of the initial CWTA, as City Council members unanimously voiced their support, signifying a remarkable shift from the opposition encountered five years ago.

Sacramento is another shining example of organzing and activating our membership to fight for working families across Local 104.

South Bay Showing up!

The dedicated South Bay Campaign for Jobs team has been putting in great effort. A group of Local 104 members recently paid a visit to Alviso, working diligently to clear the brush around the nesting area of the local Burrowing Owl. When these feathered friends are in need of help, there will be no need for them to wonder “WHO?” because they already recognize that Local 104 stands firmly by their side.

Pictured: (Above) Group photo of SMW 104 members ready to fight for the CTWA Renewal (Below) Sacramento City Council after voting 7-0 to renew the City-wide CTWA. A BIG win for working families in the Sacramento Area.

Contra Costa Labor Council recognizes Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 as Union Of The Year!

The Union of the Year award from the Contra Costa Labor Council is a testament to the dedication, commitment, and unceasing efforts of Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104. This accolade is not only a recognition of your achievements but also a call to action for other unions and labor organizations in the county to follow your lead.

SMW 104 has set a high standard for what it means to be a union that cares not only for its members but for the community at large. Your dedication to better working conditions, fair wages, and the pursuit of legislative change has made Contra Costa County a better place for everyone.

Congratulations to the members of Local 104 for this well-deserved honor. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have been recognized, and you serve as an inspiration for others. It is a reminder that, in the face of adversity, unions

Simultaneously, in San José two teams of volunteers from the Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 CFJ crew teamed up over 80 volunteers for District 8 City Councilmember Domingo Candelas’ Autumn Litter Harvest. The teams dedicated their day to enhancing the community by helping volunteers collect 70 large garbage bags with litter, weeds, and other yard waste from local parks around the area.

Pictured (Left) Members clearing brush in Alviso for 2 differnt actions. (Right) Council member Domingo Candelas with Local 104 members after the park clean ups.

can be a powerful force for positive change, advocating for the rights and well-being of workers and the betterment of the communities they serve. Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104’s journey to becoming Union of the Year is not just a celebration of your success but an affirmation of the enduring power of unity and collective action.

Pictured Below: (Left) Awards and Recognation from The Contra Costa Labor Council and Elected officials including Assemblymember Tim Grayson, CA State Controller Malia Cohen, and US Representatives John Garamendi and Mark DeSaulnier. (Right) SMW 104 President/Business Manager Rick Werner, Political & Public Relations Representative EJ Cire, East Bay Business Representative Adam Masters, Mayor of Berkeley Jesse Arreguin, Berkeley Councilmember Terry Taplin, BART Board Candidate Victor Flores and SMW Local 104 State Legislative Director Vince Sugrue.

JATC UPDATES & Announcements

JATC Update - District 1

The training program continually reviews and revises all curriculum in the effort to support the training needs of members and contractors. This includes adding 3rd party certifications throughout all 5 years of the 3 separate programs, Sheet Metal, Service and TAB. From 1/1/2023 to date the program has held:

Over 800 ICB Certification exams covering:

•Fire Smoke Damper Technician

•Smoke Control Systems Technician

•Indoor Air Quality Technician

•Duct Air Leakage Testing Technician

•Building Envelope Installer Technician

•Mechanical Acceptance Test Technician Level 1 & Level 2

•TABB Technician Written

•TABB Technician Performance

Over 100 service based ESCO certification exams covering:

•EPA 608 Certification

•Low GWP A2L Certification

•HVAC Excellence CORE Certification

•HVAC Excellence Gas Heating

•HVAC Excellence Air Conditioning Certification

•HVAC Excellence Heat Pump Certification

These numbers do not include OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR certifications that all apprentices receive. In 2024 the AWS Brazing certification will be added to the service curriculum.

JATC

Outreach:

The training program’s full time Outreach Coordinator Henry Funcke oversees all outreach events in the Bay Area. Henry has participated in over 200 outreach events to date in 2023. With one point of contact covering all 5 JATC’s, the program is able to participate in more viable outreach events and have a more consistent voice in recruiting.

Dusty Robotics:

The training program has developed a partnership with Dusty Robotics. In working with Dusty a 3 level training program has been developed resulting in a Dusty Robotics certification exam in the final classes.

With this certification, any contractor who has a Local 104 member that has achieved the Dusty Robotics certification, is not required to engage Dusty Robotics staff for training prior to implementation, saving the contractor time and money.

STRATUS Curriculum:

The training program is currently working with STRATUS to develop curriculum for the future training opportunities in the software. STRATUS is an add-on to the REVIT library to create efficiencies in work flow in detailing, shop fabrication, field installation and job completion. The training program feels that the Livermore facility with its technology labs, steel structure and fab shop area will allow members to be trained in all facets of STRATUS. For any questions on STRATUS and its implementation, speak with Nate Vennarrucci.

Partnership Foothill College:

The training program has begun the official submission process with Foothill College to recognize the apprentice curriculum as an associate degree program. The training program has been working with Foothill over the last several years in preparation for this. Once approved all future graduates of the apprenticeship program will have the ability to receive an associate’s degree from Foothill College upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program.

Northern California Valley Sheetmetal Training Center

Service Lab Upgrade:

The training center has purchased a new Enviro-Tec air handler with a chilled water-cooled coil and hot -water preheat coil. This air handler is served by a 20-ton air cooled chiller and a high efficiency boiler. The system delivers air through 3 new Variable Airflow boxes. The entire system is controlled with a new i-Vu DDC system. This also features a refrigeration monitoring system for safety in the event of a leak and provides an opportunity to train the apprentices with this type of control scenario. The system is up and running complete with owner training provided by Air Systems Service and Construction.

A pneumatic trainer is being added to the TABB lab with options for direct acting and reverse acting. The Sacramento area still has numerous buildings that rely on pneumatic controls, this is an an important skill

for apprentices to possess as pneumatic knowledge seems to be dwindling as members retire.

SMUD Shine Grant:

The Sacramento training center has been awarded a grant from SMUD under their “SMUD Shine” program. We received two High Efficiency and two Low Efficiency HVAC split systems and two 5-ton package units. We also received one 3-ton Water Source Heat Pump as well as a chilled water heat exchanger. The heat pump is now installed along with the heat exchanger with the rest of the equipment on track to be fully installed by the end of the year.

New Detailing Instructor hired:

Let’s welcome our new staff member, Marcus Stratton, Lead Detailer at Southland Mechanical. The class focuses on computer programs such as Bluebeam and AutoCAD with emphasis on Revit to focus on current industry trends.

New Laser Welder:

Thanks to an ITI grant, we now have a new IPG Laser Welder. This will expose our apprentices to emerging technologies as well as give our contractors the opportunity to try it firsthand to determine if it is a tool they would like to incorporate into their shops.

CTWI/LOCAL 104 - Open House at the East Bay JATC

Over the Summer, Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104, in collaboration with CTWI, had the privilege of hosting an event that brought together 42 esteemed elected officials to witness more than 50 talented graduates from MC3 as they explored the Sheet Metal craft. The atmosphere buzzed with energy as these brilliant individuals learned more about the workings of our trade. The event served as a showcase of the unwavering dedication and hard work of our Sheet Metal Workers and the exceptional CTWI staff. It was truly inspiring to observe the strong connection between education and its practical application, particularly for those in underrepresented and disadvantaged communities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event an overwhelming success.

Enjoy some pictures from the event to the right -

RETIREE PROFILE

KIANA DIZON

5TH YEAR APPRENTICE DISTRICT 2

Kiana Dizon, a dedicated 5th-year apprentice in District 2, hails from the city of San Leandro but currently calls Tracy, California her home. Her willingness to step up for the Union has gained her recognition amongst her peers and leadership.

From a young age, Kiana harbored a strong desire to avoid trouble, channeling her energies and passions into creative pursuits. Her artistic inclinations led her to the world of music, where she explored various genres, including indie, punk, hardcore, and even the intricate realm of composing 8-bit music.

Beyond just making the music, Kiana immersed herself in the local punk scene, devoting her time to organizing and helping run local punk shows. In doing so, she not only contributed to the vibrant Stockton music scene but also cultivated a profound sense of camaraderie with fellow scene members. This social skill she honed seamlessly translates to her involvement in the Union, where fostering workplace solidarity and maintaining

strong interpersonal relationships are paramount.

In 2019, Kiana was organized into the Union, a significant milestone in her journey. Since becoming a member of Local 104, she has participated in various projects ranging in size, with one notable example being the Great Wolf Lodge in Manteca, California, where her primary focus was installing kitchen equipment. She now finds herself employed at Comfort Air, a company specializing in the meticulous installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, with its base of operations in Stockton.

Kiana’s commitment to the Union and the craft made her an obvious choice to represent Local 104 at the 2022 NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference, the largest gathering of tradeswomen in the world, held in Las Vegas. She keenly understands the vital importance of active participation within the union, as evidenced by her involvement in Campaign for Jobs actions, where she proudly shows her support for labor

standards and Union solidarity at city council meetings and diligently participates in various union-related events.

Kiana’s dedication to her work shines through not just in her actions, but also in her words: “I want to be the best person on the team, I’m proud of my work, I think that’s important.” This resolute commitment is also demonstrated in her preference for working in the shop, stemming from her machining background. Here, she leverages her exceptional precision in measuring and adhering to specifications, underscoring a commitment to accuracy.

Kiana’s journey serves as a powerful testament to being Union Strong!

LOCAL 104 RETIREES’ CLUB

The Stockton Retiree Club

Contact: Roy Perez - (209) 471-5930

Club Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of every month for breakfast (10am) or lunch (11:30am) from September through May at various restaurant locations in the Stockton Area.

Sheet Metal Retirees of Northern California

Contact: Linda LaMarre- email lamarre.linda@yahoo.com or (510)-706-5332

Contact: Art Ramos - email akaramos1@sbcglobal.net or (510)-378-1349

Club Meetings/Update: Come and join the retirees club. We have field trips, a spring and fall luncheon and a holiday dinner. We currently meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (10 am - Noon), unless field trips fall on specific days of the week. Come for coffee and donuts, talk with other retirees and win raffle prizes.

We are currently working on having meetings in both Oakland (AFL/CIO) and in the South San Francisco Hall. For club information contact Secretary/Treasurer Linda LaMarre or Vice President Art Ramos. We would also like to thank Roger Mason for ALL of his great work he has done as our President of the Retirees Club.

Our Meetings are scheduled:

November 14, 2023

AFL/CIO Center

7750 Pardee Ln. Oakland, CA Election of Officers

December 6, 2023

11 AM – 2PM Basque Cultural Center 599 Railroad Ave. S. San Francisco, CA 94080 Christmas Luncheon

January 9, 2024

AFL/CIO Center

7750 Pardee Ln. Oakland, CA Regular Meeting

Sheet Metal Retirees BBQ - Darrel E. Mero, Former Executive Board Officer, SMW Local 104 and Bob Urbina, Retired Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 West Bay Business Representative holding down the grill for the Retirees BBQ.

SOUTH BAY RETIREES CLUB

Contact: Gene Singer - (408) 931-2322

Contact: Art Campoy - (408) 630-0347

Club Update From Club Newsletter: We will have our XMAS Party at Fiorillo’s Restaurant on December 12th. Cost will be $25.00 per person. One guest per member. Please send in your payment to the South Bay Union hall or bring it to the next meeting.

Robert Campoy our new Vice President was introduced at our September Meeting to our Members. Thank you, Dick Gaurdino for your Service of Vice President during your Tenure. 2005 to 2023. We greatly appreciate what you did for the Club.

The South Bay retirees are looking for a President. Gene has long served this group, but would like to RETIRE. The future of this organization depends on new folks stepping up. If interested call Gene Singer:408-931-2322.

For more of the South Bay Retirees Club Newsletter updates contact Art Campoy - (408) 630-0347

Fresno Retirees Club

Contact: Frank Flores - (559) 283-5171 - fflores55@msn.com

Club Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month - Black Bear Diner - 3602 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno CA, 93711

Recent RetireesAs of 10/12/23

John C. Bagot

Steven B. Beam

John W. Bennett

William Bond

Jason Browning

Sean M. Bunting

Jon M. Burk

Alfred Byes

Jose J. Cavazos

Bernard P. Delacerda

Michael Delucchi

Antonio Espinoza

Rafael Guillen

Paul C. Gwizdak

Shannon Hall

Thomas Hampton

Thomas Hanson

David Harper

Don J. Heise

Juan A. Herrera

Robert L. Hoff Jr.

Dean R. Hooker

John P. Keating

John P. Laharty

John A. Lessel

Ramon Munoz

Aaron M. Norrbom

Luis Olivares

Juan J. Peralta

Chansamone Phommavongsa

Edwin E. Roberts III

Sidney Romero

Adrian G. Santana

Doug C. Skog

Khamnouan Somnavong

John A. Sutherland

Ashour Tarverdi

Randal Upton

Michael Wheeler

Teofilo Yosores

Robert Zenger

Below: Over 20 retirees at the Fresno area was at the annual Retirees dinner.

Generations of Fresno Sheet Metal. Left to right: Al Garrison-Ret. Business Rep, Local 162, Frank Flores, -Ret. Business Rep, Local 104, Mike Lopez, -Ret. Business Rep, Local 104, Steve Alarcon -Ret. Business Rep, Local 104

The Work Picture

HANDS BUILD UNION

NORTH BAY:

Counties Covered: Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Trinity

Airco Mechanical

Kaiser, Fairfield - HVAC | North Bay Medical Center, Fairfield - HVAC

Allied Heating

College of Marin LRC, San Rafael - HVAC(PLA) | Kaiser Oncology, Santa Rosa – HVAC

Core Construction

Travis Fuel Cell, Fairfield - HVAC | Travis Pharmacy, Fairfield - HVAC | Travis Dorm B13, Fairfield - HVAC

Indoor Environmental Services

Sonoma State College Cooperage, SonomaHVAC | Turo University, Vallejo - HVAC | Twin Pine Casino, Lake County – HVAC

Intech Mechanical

Kaiser, Vacaville - HVAC | PG&E Underground, American Canyon - HVAC

JMS Mechanical

414 Petaluma, Petaluma - HVAC | Fairfield Distribution Center, Fairfield - HVAC(PLA) | Sonoma Valley High School, Sonoma - HVAC(PLA)

Lawson Mechanical

Fairfield High Creative Arts Bldg., FairfieldHVAC, ASM(PLA) | Napa County Replacement Detention Facility, Napa - HVAC

Monarch Mechanical Boulders at Fountaingrove, Santa Rosa - ASM

Paragon Mechanical

Sonoma Academy - Performing Arts Center, Sonoma – ASM

Peterson Mechanical

- HVAC | Skilled Nursing and Memory Care Facility, Yountville - HVAC | Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa - HVAC | Sonoma Co. Airport Terminal, Santa Rosa – HVAC

Simpson Sheet Metal

EAST BAY:

Counties Covered: Alameda and Contra Costa

ACCO

Bay City Mechanical

Blocka Construction

Cal Trans Livermore Testing Lab, LivermoreHVAC | CCCSD Pump Station Ph 2A, Martinez - HVAC | Hayward Switchgear Rehabilitation, Livermore - HVAC | Livermore Primary & Secondary Improvements Project, Livermore - HVAC | WCWD Energy Upgrades, Richmond – HVAC

Control Air Enterprises

Ariat, San Leandro - HVAC | Hayward Fire Station, Hayward - HVAC | Kaiser Fremont Pharmacy, Fremont - HVAC | Las Positas Infusion, Pleasanton - HVAC | LBNL BioEpic, Berkeley – HVAC

GroundLevel Mechanical

LBNL B7 Tensile Structure, Berkeley - HVAC | LBNL Sitewide Mechanical Upgrades, Berkeley – ASM

Marelich Mechanical

Chabot College Library, Hayward - HVAC(PLA) | Chevron Dyno Lab, Richmond - HVAC | LLNL B266, Livermore - HVAC | SMU City Center, Oakland - HVAC(PLA)

Ocean Park Mechanical HUB, Berkeley - HVAC(PLA)

Peterson Mechanical

Contra Costa building and jail redevolopment, Contra Costa - HVAC | Kaiser Richmond, Richmond - HVAC | Kaiser Walnut Creek Mob 1&2, Walnut Creek - HVAC | Longfellow Middle school, Berkeley – HVAC

Silicon Valley Mechanical

47200 Bayside, Fremont - HVAC | Berkeley Commons, Berkeley - HVAC | Center for the Elders, Livermore - HVAC | Quanta 85, Fremont – HVAC

Southland Industries

Alta Bates Acute Care TI, Oakland - HVAC | Sutter Health EROC, Castro Valley – HVAC

WEST BAY:

Counties Covered:San Francisco and San Mateo

ACCO

651 Gateway Core and Shell, South San Francisco - HVAC | CCSF STEAM, San Francis-

Bay City Mechanical

Blocka Construction

BART 15EK-102 TCCCP New Traction Power Facilities, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | BART 20LZ - 130A Battery Replacement Phase 3, 20 Locations across the Bay Area - HVAC(PLA) | College Hill Reservoir Outlet Structure And Pipeline, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | North Base Facility Modifications for 10 Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs), South San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | SFMTA Muni King Substation Upgrade, San Francisco - HVAC | Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant HVAC & Mechanical Upgrades, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Southeast Water Pollution Control WW-662R, San Francisco - General Contractor(PLA) | SVCW Pump Station Improvements_HVAC, Redwood City - HVAC(PLA) | WWTP Elec/Mech Rehab & Sludge Holding Tank Replacement Project, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA)

Critchfield Mechanical

1450 Owens, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Mission rock, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA) | Visa, San Francisco - HVAC(PLA)

Peterson Mechanical

Hunters Point, San Francisco - HVAC | Kaiser

SF AHU projects, San Francisco - HVAC | SF VA building 8, San Francisco - HVAC

Southland Industries

SOUTH BAY:

Counties Covered: Santa Clara

ACCO Engineered

ESVOLTA HUMMINGBIRD, San Jose - HVAC | INTEL, Santa Clara - HVAC | ISI, Santa Clara - HVAC | SJ MINETA FACILITIES, San JoseHVAC(PLA) | WSGR, Palo Alto – HVAC

Air Systems

El Camino Hospital, Mt. View - HVAC | Evergreen Valley College, San Jose - HVAC(PLA) | La Avenida, Mt. View - HVAC | Lifemoves SJ, San Jose - HVAC(PLA) | SCVMC, San JoseHVAC & ASM(PLA)

California United Mechanical

Ocean Park Mechanical

BOTOWN, San Jose - HVAC | SJSU-CV6, San Jose - HVAC

Paragon Mechanical

Ellison Foundation Wild Animal Hospital, Saratoga - ASM | Google 399 W Java Commons, Sunnyvale - ASM | Google Caribbean 100 & 200, Sunnyvale - ASM | IFF TI Upgrade, Palo Alto - HVAC | Keysight Temp & Humidity Upgrade, Santa Clara - HVAC | Lockheed Bldg. 154, Sunnyvale - HVAC | Palo Alto History Museum, Palo Alto - ASM | Pharmacy Upgrade, San Jose - HVAC | Santa Clara Law Offices, Santa Clara - HVAC | St. Francis Dining Commons, Mt. View - ASM | Stanford Always Building, Palo Alto - HVAC | Stanford Edwards Building, Palo Alto – HVAC

Southland Industries

Therma LLC

West Coast ASM

The Work Picture

THESE HANDS BUILD UNION

MONTEREY BAY:

Counties Covered: Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz

Alpha Air Balancing Agency

Comfort Control Heating & Sheet Metal 50 Unit Apartment Complex, Salinas

Della Mora Heating, Sheet Metal & A/C Bio Pharmaceuticals | Live Oak Library, Live Oak | Soquel Fire, Soquel

Geo H Wilson

Val’s Plumbing

Gavilan College Outreach, Hollister, Hollister - HVAC | JC Crumpton Admin & Kinder Bldg., Monterey - HVAC | Mee Memorial Hospital Radiology Remodel, King City - HVAC | Salinas High School New Classroom Bldg., Salinas - HVAC, ASM | San Benito HS Student Union,

Hollister - HVAC, ASM

Verdegaal Heating Inc

Auzerais Apts, San Jose - HVAC/SM | Pippin Apts Phase 2, Watsonville - HVAC/SM

SACRAMENTO:

Counties Covered: Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba

ACCO

Auburn HHS, Auburn - HVAC | Capitol Annex, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | New Sacramento Courthouse, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | Sutter Roseville, Roseville – HVAC

Airco Mechanical

Frank M Booth

Aggie Square, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | Calsters, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | Kaiser Roseville, Roseville - HVAC | Richards Blvd Office Complex (RBOC), Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | UC Davis 48X, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA)

Lawson Mechanical Contractors

Bateson Bldg Remodel, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA)

Southland Industries

Aggie Square, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA) | Natural Resources Bldg Renovation, Sacramento - HVAC(PLA)

STOCKTON/MODESTO:

Counties Covered: Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne

Comfort Air,Inc.

Ongoing Work, Sacramento, Manteca, Stockton - HVAC/ Service(PLA)

Critchfield Mechanical

New Modesto Courthouse, Modesto, CAHVAC(PLA)

DDK Mechanical

Stockton City Hall, Stockton - HVAC(PLA)

DKM Heating & Air Conditioning

River Island H/S, Lathrop - HVAC(PLA)

Kinetic Mechanical Servies

Private Work, Stockton – HVAC

FRESNO:

Counties Covered: Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare

ACCO Engineered Systems

J Boone Mechanical

Lawson Mechanical

Dinuba High School, Dinuba - HVAC | Fresno Air Terminal Expansion, Fresno - HVAC(PLA) | Kaiser ER Exaction, Fresno - HVAC | State Center West Fresno Campus, Fresno - HVAC(PLA) | Universal Health Services, Madera – HVAC

New England Sheet Metal and Mechanical

Applied Technology Clovis Community College, Clovis - HVAC | Coalinga High School Modernization, Coalings - HVAC | FUSD Design

Build Multiple Campus, Fresno - HVAC | New Dinuba High School, Dinuba - HVAC | St. Agnes Hospital (Remodel), Fresno – HVAC

Patton Air Conditioning

Admin Cafeteria, Fresno - HVAC | Central Plant Ventilation, Multiplex Building Tachi Palace, Lemoore - HVAC | Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno - HVAC | Electronic Health Records Modernization HVAC upgrades, Fresno - HVAC | Energy Upgrades, - HVAC | Kaiser MOB and Kaiser Campus Remodel, Fresno - HVAC | Manning Gardens, Fresno - HVAC | Mariposa Building Renovation, Fresno - HVAC | Northpoint MOB Building A, B and Surgery, 1st Floor Imaging, St. Agnes, Fresno - HVAC

Strategic Mechanical

TRI-COUNTIES:

Counties Covered: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura

ACCO

Gateway Project/Channel Islands State University, Camarillo – HVAC

ACH Mechanical Contractors

Del Sol High School, Oxnard - HVAC(PLA)

Anderson Systems

Goleta Cottage Hospital, Goleta - HVAC | Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa BarbaraHVAC | The Biltmore, Montecito – HVAC

AP Construction

Channel Islands High School, OxnardHVAC(PLA) | Simi Valley High School, Simi Valley – HVAC

Boneso Mechanical

Artic Cold Storage, Santa Maria - HVAC | Ava Hotel, Paso Robles – HVAC

Frank M. Booth Inc.

Cal Poly University - Library, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Cal Poly University - Plant Life, San Luis Obispo – HVAC

J.R. Barto Heating & A/C

Adams Elementary School, Santa BarbaraHVAC | Atascadero High School, Atascadero

Dearly Departed - As of 10/12/23

Ben Amigable

William Alires

James Andrew

Alvin Baul

Charles A. Casassa

Stephen S. Castile

David G. Castillo

Somsak Changkaew

Jackson Chau

James Cooper

Patrick Dougherty

Steven A. Dumas

Merritt Earnshaw

J.C. Fenske

Willard A. Frazee

Buddy P. Gill

Ernest Immoos

Richard J. Juarez

Frederick A. Loeser

Fred A. Moore

Lawrence A. Moses Sr.

Ben Ring

- HVAC | Libbon Elementary School, Santa Maria – HVAC

Maranatha Sheet Metal

Ventura County Fire Station #34, Thousand Oaks – ASM

Pan Pacific Mechanical

French Hospital, San Luis Obispo - HVAC | Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks – HVAC

Reed Mechanical Systems

Food Bank of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara - HVAC | Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara - HVAC | UCSB Event Center, Goleta - HVAC | Ventura County Fire Station #34, Thousand Oaks - HVAC

Gerald Roscelli

Michael A. Simich

Richard E. Sobba

William L. Sota

Ryan Swanson

Robert F. Tevlin

Richard E. Thomas

Donald L. Thompson

Robert Vlavianos

Albert D. Whalin

Revocation of Contribution to Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local Union No. 104’s PAC

(If using this form, send it to SMART Local Union No. 104 c/o Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s o ce at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551)

REVOCATION OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) LOCAL UNION NO. 104

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SMART-PAC)

I hereby revoke my authorization for my employer to deduct my voluntary five cents ($0.05) per hour worked or my monthly Northern California Pension contribution to SMART Local Union No. 104 PAC. I understand this contribution will no longer be deducted not later than one month after submitting this notice to SMART Local Union No. 104’s Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551

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Retiree Monthly Contribution to Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local Union No. 104’s PAC

(Please ll out the form below, cut it out and send it to SMART Local Union No. 104 c/o Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s o ce at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551)

AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRIBUTION FROM MY NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PENSION TO THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART) LOCAL UNION NO. 104 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SMART-PAC)

I hereby authorize the below amount to be deducted monthly from my Northern California Pension and deposited in the SMART Local Union No. 104 PAC account. I understand this contribution will start being deducted the following month after submitting this authorization to SMART Local Union No. 104’s Recording Secretary/Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s office at 3232 Constitution Dr Livermore, CA 94551. I also understand that I can revoke this authorization at any time by submitting a “Revocation of Contribution” form to the abovementioned. ___ $5 ___ $10 ___$25 ________ Other amount

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