Brothers and Sisters,

I recently spoke to a member who asked if there was any way to get members from specific trades together to discuss trade issues. He said the regular monthly meetings were ok but they just give general information for all trades. I told him that we could try to get craft committees together for each trade. I think it would be beneficial to discuss trade issues amongst each other, and bring things forward that could help in our industries. So, starting March 24 at 5pm, we will begin having meetings to form craft committees. We want members from both painting and drywall finishing to attend. Once we begin, we will break up into groups by craft for discussion. I look forward to hearing from you all during these meetings. This would be a great time to get input on the contract and what you would like in your new contract. Your input is important, please try to attend. 

The work outlook is pretty good but the weather has delayed a few projects. School repaint projects are beginning to go out to bid and we are working with our signatory contractors to secure these projects as well. Projects that are beginning to take shape are the Chico Cancer Center, Alturas Medical Center, Plumas Hospital, Nicolas Elementary School, Oak Ridge Elementary, Jesse Unruh Office Building, Modesto Courthouse, Kaiser Modesto MOB, Kaiser Roseville MOB, UC Davis Ag Innovation Center and several school modernization projects that will be starting soon throughout the valley. 

Don’t forget, regular monthly membership meetings are the Second Monday of the month at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there and at the upcoming craft specific meetings.

In Solidarity,

William Gonzalez