Work out look

Brothers and Sisters,

 I want to start by wishing each and every one of you a Happy New Year. With that being said we have started off the year busy in the Union Hall office. As most of you know we are down an admin in the office. I would like to ask for your patience through this. We are in the process of hiring a new admin. You all should have received a text with the position availability and required qualifications. This will take time, but we are hoping the position gets filled soon. If you call the Union Hall and are unable to speak with someone please leave a message or call you Business Rep. We will get back to you. We appreciate your understanding. 

 Work has been steady for drywall finishers. We have had some companies slow down and others pick up. We do have Swinerton beginning to hire on projects in the northern part of the state. If you are interested and willing to travel and stay out of town, please contact William at (916) 696-1106. 

 Painters are working but not as busy. With the cold weather and recent rain, things have slowed down on exterior painting projects. Overall, the work outlook for 2025 looks good. We have a lot of work on the books to look forward to. Don’t forget that painters are now required to have certain certifications to be dispatched. Commercial Painters are required to have Fall Protection (USACE EM385), including Ladder Safety, Mobile Elevated Worker Platforms, and Harassment Training or 16 hours of employer recommended painter trade/or safety education. Industrial Painters should have OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, and Scaffold Training or 16 hours of Employer recommended painter and/or safety education. If you have questions about this or need these certifications, please contact William at (916)696-1106.

Don’t forget meetings are every 2^nd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm. Hope to see you there.

In Solidarity,

William Gonzalez