Local Roundup LOCAL 17 This is an important step to putting the trade on par with other professionals like lawyers, doctors, nurses and other building trades already recognized by the state as vital to public safety. Local 17 members will be able to pay second quarter dues by credit card through Unionly, a payment processor. There will be a four percent surcharge on top of your dues payment to use the service. Dues will still be payable through traditional methods. Expect more information on the Local’s website, iueclocal17.org, as the service rolls out. Payroll still is an issue with the major companies. Twelve Otis employees did not get their January 1 raise. The issue was apparently resolved and the employees made whole. Business Manager John Driscoll Jr. has advised members who do not receive their pay on time to contact him so each instance can be resolved in a timely and appropriate manner. This has happened a few times over the past year and the member has been paid every time. If you have any questions about your pay contact John at 216-431-8088 or email him at JEDriscoll@iueclocal17.org. Congratulations to Brothers Dave Ford, Pat Kelly, Todd Kemp and Ernie Rodriguez on being sworn it as the Local’s new conductor, vice president, entertainment chairman and warden respectively. The brothers and sisters of Local 17 send their condolences to the families of retired Brother Carl Metzger and City of Cleveland inspector Andy Valek. As of this writing, there are three mechanics and one assistant mechanic on the bench. Until next month, work smartly, work safely, and slow down for safety. Don Dknapik@windstream.net March 2023 35 Local 17 officers take their oath during the January 2023 Local 17 meeting. Pictured left to right are Brothers Al Jerson, Joe Broz Jr., Tom Goggin, Bill Lynsky, Jason Fredericks, John Patton, Don Knapik, Pat Kelly, Todd Kemp, Ernie Rodriguez, Dave Ford and Tim Gibbons. New officers (starting third from left) Pat Kelly, Todd Kemp, Ernie Rodriguez and Dave Ford take their oath during the January 2023 Local 17 meeting.
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