Local Roundup Pictured are Santa Sal and his elves Deborah, Rena and Linda at the recent Local 91 Kids’ Christmas Party!!! LOCAL 91 • New Haven, Connecticut Greetings from Connecticut. Happy March everyone! I spoke with Business Agent Mike Conforto at the end of January and the work outlook is good, with three new probationary apprentices hired and just one member on the bench. This year’s Yardgoats game will be pushed back to May in hopes that the temperature will be a bit warmer than last year. Keep an eye out for the flier in the mail. There may be a new venue for this summer’s picnic. More about this at future union meetings. Finally, the new five-member Safety Committee will be having its first meeting soon. Remember, our W-2 must be in to the hall by the second quarter and second quarter dues must be in by April 1st. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! This year the 17th falls on a Friday so bars are sure to be busy with a healthy amount of amateurs. Don’t be surprised if a total stranger screams “SLAWN-CHE” in your face. “Cheers” in Irish is sláinte which is pronounced a bit like “slawn-che.” Sláinte means “health.” If you’re staying in for a movie you might try: The Boxer, Boondock Saints, State of Grace, The Departed, or Grabbers (from Imdb: When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive). Friday (to get a solid base of food in your stomach) or Saturday would be a great time to go to O’Rourkes Diner, an Irish Restaurant in Middletown, CT. Another option for a delicious corned beef sandwich is Rein’s Deli in Vernon, CT. Whatever you end up doing, have some fun and wear green. Please call jobs in to the hall. A reminder that if you have not already signed up for the IUEC’s text messaging program, you can opt in by texting “IUEC” to 855-957-1801 to receive safety alerts as they happen. Three alerts were sent out on January 9th: Incident-Injury-Caught Between, an Incident-Injury-Struck By, and Incident-Close Call-Bio Hazard, “A modernization crew was in the process of replacing a geared traction machine. A mechanic felt something hard inside a rag box and when he pulled it out, he found it was a used IV tube with dried blood inside.” Another alert went out on January 24th: Incident-Injury-Caught Between, “While a repair team was in the process of replacing a governor sheave bearing, the governor rope slipped through the porkchop and pinned a mechanic’s fingers to the governor frame.” Until next time, work safely. Discuss the JHA before starting work, wear PPE, repeat back communications before moving equipment, and stay warm. Respectfully, Mike Delligan Please send photos: 91journal@gmail.com March 2023 61 There is a lot of experience in this photo from the January meeting. Seven members received their 40-year pin: Business Manager John DeRosa, Jr., Salvatore Morassi, Jr., Scott Alcorn, Daniel Binette, Steve Miller, Robert Dube, Sr., Vincent Szynkowicz, and, front, Edward Marchitto with his framed retirement certificate! Here with Santa Sal are Kallie Mae, mom Kate and Brody. From the retiree lunch in Milford, CT are, from left, Larry (Biggy) Holt, Ken (Kowboy) Forcier, Jack Whalley (Wanna be retiree), and Howard (Howie) Laks; from right, Ray (JR) Michaud, Robert (Bob) Frey, Fred Steele, Richie Scheibel, and Ray Steinle
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