Join the East Bay Team and the NCCBTU with our continuing effort to beautify Oakland at our monthly Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up. 6672 Oakport St, Oakland from 9am-11am. This is a reoccurring family friendly VAC where we clean the side of the freeway between the High St. and 66^th Ave exits on Highway 880 as well as the Damon Slough Staging Area. If you need more information contact JP Anthony at (510)409-9461.

The 2025 IUPAT Community Day of Action is approaching fast. April 26^th is right around the corner. IUPAT members across the country will be volunteering at several community events in an effort to show our communities who we are and what we represent as union members. The East Bay Team will be cleaning up our beautiful marina in San Leandro. If you can’t make it to this side of the bay, check our VAC calendar as there will be other opportunities all over Northern California. Our goal is to make this one of our greatest Days of Action so we’re calling on all DC16 members to show up and show out!! All events will count as VAC Golden Ticket opportunities, so bring your family and friends for an extra chance to win at the VAC banquet next year.

Calling all DC16 black members!!! The DC16 Black Core Committee has been officially established, and I’d like to take this time to thank everyone that has stepped up and assisted with getting our BCC up and running. I’d like to introduce Angelique Davis LU3- Chair, Sammy McGuire LU913- Co-Chair, Darion Pittman LU376- Recording Secretary and Sharon Brown LU3- Social Media Specialist. We will be having our first board meeting this Saturday, 4/5, where we will put together an action plan and designate a day and time for our committee meetings. Anyone who has an interest in becoming a member of this amazing committee or possibly joining our board please reach out to JP Anthony at (510)409-9461. There will be more information coming soon.

Last year, the State of California launched the ERiCA Grant to provide childcare assistance for apprentices in the construction industry and its back for a second year. With the successful implementation of the first round of the grant, the DAS will continue its efforts to expand access to apprenticeship opportunities in construction for populations that are underrepresented. DAS has announced the availability of $13,000,000 in funds for the ERiCA Grant Program Year 2025-27. We understand that childcare situations can be discouraging and a defining factor in whether a single parent can make it to work or not. With this assistance, we can provide some relief for apprentices who may be having difficulty paying these high costs. Even if it’s a family member that watches your children, as long as you have proof of payment, you should qualify. Please reach out to your business representative for more details.