Brothers and Sisters,

For twenty years we have had a PLA in place for the North Fork Mono Indian Casino, and on September 7^th, 2024 the ground was finally broken and the project is underway in Madera County just north of Ave 17 and west of Hwy 99. That being said our crafts have yet to be awarded work on the project but many of our signatory employers are working up bids at the time of this writing. This is projected to be a two-year project from start to finish just on the Casino alone. It will have its own water treatment facility meaning there will also be Industrial Painting on the project. Once the Casino and Hotel are completed and operational the second phase which is under the PLA as well will get under way with shops and eateries amongst the scope. Projects like this are a classic example of how long organizing campaigns can take until the reward is realized! I am very pleased that this project will bring many hours of work to the membership.

We have some events coming up in October such as Avila’s Cancer Fund Chili Cook Off and Political Actions, please stay tuned for Unite Text messaging for further information.

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you the Brother Robert Putnam 30-year Journeyman Painter with Nelson’s Painting and Decorating tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident. His services will be held at 395 Peach Ave in Clovis Ca (Pentecostal Church of God) at 11am. Please keep Bob’s family in your prayers.

One Union One Family One Fight

Jeff Roberts