We’re proud to honor the dedication and loyalty of our working long-standing members. This year, Local 767 is recognizing those with 25 or more years of service by providing custom Carhartt vests featuring each member’s name and a special 25+ year logo. If you didn’t receive the Google Doc to submit your size, don’t worry—we’ll be placing a second order for the remaining members this midsummer.

Over the past week, I visited several active job sites in the Humboldt/Eureka area, where our union presence continues to grow. The Craftsman Hall project, a large student housing build at Cal Poly Humboldt, is progressing steadily, alongside the Jenkins Hall project, where Black Line Glazing is doing excellent work. Plans are also in motion for a second Craftsman Hall, expected to begin within the next year or two.

It’s important that when we work in rural areas like Eureka, we document all job activity and ensure compliance across the board. Strong record-keeping helps us maintain our standards and protect our members.

We also visited projects in the San Andreas and Jackson area, where several exciting builds are underway. A new casino project is taking shape, and there’s a jail expansion in progress. While a security glazing contractor has been named, we’re working to ensure that apprenticeship opportunities are created on the job.

A reminder to all members that the Gold Ticket VAC event is coming up on April 26 at 24^th Street Bypass Park on Martin Luther King Blvd in Sacramento. Check the VAC calendar for event details, including other Gold Ticket opportunities in your area on the same day.

We’re currently forming a Bylaws Committee for Local 767. If you’re interested in helping shape the future of our local union, reach out—planning meetings will begin soon.

Journeymen, please ensure that all your certifications are up to date if you plan to get re-dispatched. Staying current is essential to staying active.

In our ongoing effort to expand union influence, we are in the process of signing a new roll-up door company and a non-union glass shop. We’ve also been conducting cold calls to non-union contractors, and interest is growing—particularly due to increased demand for skilled and trained labor on public works projects.

I’ve received several calls about accessing John Hancock annuity balances. If you’re having trouble logging in or setting up the app, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll walk you through it and make sure you can access your information easily.

Finally, to all apprentices—your most important responsibility right now is attending school at the JATC. Your education is the key to a long and successful career.

The strength of this union is built on its members, and it’s up to each of us to support one another and build the future we all deserve. I look forward to seeing you at the next union meeting.

Fraternally,

John Tweedt

Business Representative, DC16 / LU767