Still Need Help With Your Resume?

For those having difficulties submitting their EG&G/Yang resumes we want to help. The Local will have fellow members at the Union Hall (271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral) to assist you on Saturday, July 26th beginning at 8am. Come see us.

Steward Training Class Reminder

There will be a Steward Training class Saturday, July26th beginning at 9am at the Union hall located at 271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral. Brother James Parker, IAM Southern Territory Educator will conduct the class. All members of Local Lodge 2061 are invited to attend.

Discussions with EG&G continue

District Lodge 166 Directing Business Representative Johnny Walker met today with EG&G Manager of Labor Relations Lester Jordan. The two engaged in wide-ranging discussions relative to ISC workforce requirements and the process for current JBOSC employees transitioning to ISC. DBR Walker characterized the talks as constructive and encouraging. Manpower requirements are uncertain at this time. This Union will continue to meet with ISC contractor representatives and assist them in any way possible. Please alert your friends and co-workers to this site as it remains the best means of communicating with our membership. As we learn more we will post the information on this site.

Need Help With Your Resume?

We understand some current JBOSC employees don't have access to a computer or are experiencing problems submitting their electronic resumes to EG&G/Yang. We are here to help.
We will have folks at the Union Hall this Sunday (7/20) beginning at 2pm to assist you. All we ask is you bring a written resume (to the best of your ability) and we will set up an e-mail address for you and assist you in submitting your resume. We will use the computers at the Hall. The Union Hall is located at 271 Taylor Avenue, Cape Canaveral immediately East of the Cape Canaveral recreation complex. See you at 2pm.

Current JBOSC Employees

Following further discussions with ISC transition representatives they have requested we take additional steps in the resume process. They are asking we submit resumes to EG&G and Yang. They tell us once your on-line resume is submitted they will generate an on-line application to your e-mail address to be completed by you and returned via e-mail. I have attached the links to the resume sights. The requisition number is EGG30165. If you are unable to submit a resume on-line for any reason, please contact Lew Jamieson (321-446-7092) or Murray Caldwell (321-794-5993) and we will assist you in submitting your resume. .I know this process has been confusing to us all and appears as though the companies and the Union can't decide how this process should work. We can only request you recognize the companies are very busy with the transition and are working with this Union to affect an orderly transition. I can assure you Johnny Walker, Murray Caldwell and myself are in daily contact with the transition team and providing the companies with any assistance they request.

Here are the links;

http://www.egginc.com/isc/careers

www.yangenterprises.com/career.aspx

ISC Open House Reminder

The EG&G Open House is Tuesday, July 15 5-8pm at the "Radisson at the Port", Cape Canaveral. Members who are currently employed by JBOSC employers who will be transitioning to ISC are urged to attend.

Meeting with Indyne/IOMS

Local 2061 representatives met today with Indyne, Inc. Director Kyle "Booee" Kuhn and associate Roger Morton. The meeting was productive and shed some light on the transition process. All affected members must submit an application to Indyne. Applications are available at http://www.indyneinc.com/ Scroll down under the IOMS heading to "IOMS Recruiting Website". Select your job classification, click on "My Application" complete the application, register and submit. The Local has hard copy applications on hand for those unable to complete the on-line application. The hiring process will occur in late July or early August. Indyne has committed to interview all incumbent employees. Indyne will hold an open house Monday, July 7th at Comfort Inn & Suites Resort Hotel, Cocoa Beach in the Ocean Ballroom. Three one hour sessions will be offered; 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. All members are urged to attend. Enjoy your Independence Day holiday.

Lew

Meeting with EG&G/ISC

Local 2061 representatives met with EG&G Program Manager Kirt Bush and EG&G associate Herman Garrett today. The discussions were positive and shed some light on the transition process for current JBOSC employees. EG&G will begin accepting brief resumes (no more than one page) beginning July 7th. Resumes should contain the following:
Name
Address
Contact phone number
Current employer
Job Classification per the collective bargaining agreement
Brief description of current duties
Current manager's name
These resumes may be hand delivered to the Headquarters Building, Room 1404 beginning next week on a non-interference basis.
Applications will be made available later this month. The application process likely will be conducted by EG&G personnel at the Union Hall. EG&G will be holding an open house July 15th at the Radisson at the Port, Cape Canaveral from 5-8pm. Members are encouraged to attend. The EG&G transition team will be present along with the CEO of parent corporation URS. More information will be available following EG&G's first transition meeting with NASA on July 9th. General information on the ISC contract can be found at www.egginc.com/isc Click on the FAQ header. Enjoy your Independence Day holiday.

Lew

July Grand Lodge Raffle Drawing Results

Ryan Keichle, USA Crawlers was winner of the IAM Convention Knife

Meri Beth Chewuk, CHS Enviromental was the winner of the month long 50/50.

A total of $780 towards Grand Lodge convention costs were raised by the raffles.

There is another month long 50/50 being done again this month and will be drawn at the August meeting, see your steward for tickets. $1 each or 6 tickets for $5, Murray Caldwell is the contact person on this event.

There are two Gift Baskets valued at over $250 being raffled off for the August meeting, see your steward for tickets. $1 each or 6 tickets for $5, Karen Houston is contact person on this event.

Both drawings you do NOT have to be present at the meeting to win, winner will be contacted to arrange prize drop-off. The prizes will be given out at the regular membership meeting, if the winners are present to receive them.

Regular Membership Meeting Tuesday July 1st

Don't forget the regular membership meeting is Tuesday at 4:30PM at the district hall. See you all there.

Brother Mark Plenge Passes

Good Friend and Brother Mark Plenge passed away Thursday, June 26th. Mark was a longtime elevator technician for USA. Mark was a dedicated Union man and our Local will miss him. Services will be Sunday, June, 29 at Settle-Wilder Funeral Home, 406 South Orange Street, New Smyrna Beach. Visitation will begin at 2pm followed by services and burial at 3pm. Mark was a brother-in-law to Local 2061 member Roger Thomas of the USA HVAC shop.

Link To Launch

The website for Link to Launch is : http://www.linktolaunch.org/

The website contains maps and information to the rally on Monday.

Senator Bill Nelson is to address the rally participants prior to the Senate Subcommittee being seated.

It is very important to have a strong showing from everyone at KSC and anyone who cares about Space Exploration. If you are planning on attending, please wear a Union shirt and feel free to make a tasteful sign!

If you cannot attend, please ask your family to attend. Also bring anyone with you as the more in attendance the better.

Hope to see alot of Union tshirts in the crowd!

Services for Gary Kenny

Gary B. Kenney, 50, of Merritt Island, devoted husband, father, and son, died suddenly on Monday evening, June 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sharon, a daughter, Amanda; sons, Darryl and Joshua; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. John Kenney Jr., of Merritt Island; his brothers, Craig, John and Ronald, and his sister, Denise. Visitation at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home Friday June 20th, 6 - 8 p.m., with a memorial serv ice at Wylie-Baxley Chapel on Saturday, June 21st at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send dontatons to Garys nephew, Jason Kenney, who is a missionary to Chile, c/o Macedonia World Baptist Missions, Inc., PO Box 519, Braselton, GA 30517.

NASA Awards Kennedy Space Center Institutional Services Contract

From Nasa's website ; http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2008/jun/HQ_C08039_KSC_Installation.html

WASHINGTON -- .NASA has selected EG&G Technical Services Inc, of Gaithersburg, Md., to provide institutional services at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The contract begins Oct. 1, 2008, with a five-year base period, followed by five one-year options. It is a cost-plus-award-fee contract. The maximum potential value of the contract is approximately $1.5 billion.

EG&G Technical Services will perform facilities operations, maintenance and engineering; propellants and life support operations; logistics; transportation; and laboratory management for Kennedy.

Selected services also will be provided at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Patrick Air Force Base in Florida. The company will furnish resources, including management, personnel, equipment and supplies to support Kennedy's work at those locations.

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov

American Jobs are important and our Government is starting to wake up to the fact.

"In a blow to Northrop Grumman Corp's hopes of building a new aerial refueling tanker for the Air Force under a $35 billion contract, the General Accountability Office Wednesday said Boeing Co. -- the competitor for the deal -- deserves another chance to bid on the project.

The Northrop Grumman contract would add jobs on Long Island and elsewhere in New York State, but the GAO said the Air Force made "a number of significant errors that could have affected the outcome of what was a close competition" between the two companies."

http://www.newsday.com/business/ny-bztank0619,0,4502205.story


This only happened because people across the country complained about our jobs being sent overseas. The fight is not over yet but atleast there will be a chance to keep our defense and jobs in the USA.

Thank You to all the members who have taken the time to email our reps and ask for a review of the contract award. It's all of us collectively who have made a difference. Our children depend on what we do now to secure a good life in the future. It's nice to know Americans still have the guts to say NO to shipping our manufacturing away.

RALLY TO SAVE OUR JOBS

Brothers and Sisters;

Come join Union members from all over the state in a rally prior to and during the U.S. Senate Committee hearings on the future of OUR JOBS at KSC (see prior blog post). The rally will begin at 8:00am, Monday June 23rd at the Canaveral Port Authority building (formerly the Premier Cruise Line headquarters) at Port Canaveral. Parking will be at Lot 1 (PortFest parking area) at the port. Follow the signs. Shuttle will be provided. Also, water and portable restrooms will be on site. Bring your signs and noisemakers (NO fireworks) and wear your Union tee shirt. Senator Nelson will address the rally prior to the hearing. Let's show the U.S. Senate and the rest of the country how important our jobs are to our families, our community and our country. Our jobs are worth investing four hours of personal leave. Come join us. If you have any questions, call me at 321-446-7092.

Lew

Rest in Peace Brother Gary Kenney

Gary, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your brothers and sisters from LL2061 are deeply saddened by the terrible news of your passing. You will be missed by all of us.

U.S. Senate Hearings on Shuttle Workforce at Port

Sub-Committee Chairman Bill Nelson (D,FL) will conduct a hearing of the U.S. Senate sub-committee on Space, Aeronautics and Related Sciences (a sub-committee of the Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee) to examine issues surrounding the retirement of the Space Shuttle and the transition to the Orion/Ares system. This hearing will focus on workforce related challenges at Kennedy Space Center and analyze potential solutions to mitigate the transition's effects on the community. The hearing will be Monday, June 23rd at the Canaveral Port Authority Commission Room, Port Canaveral Maritime Offices, 445 Challenger Road, Port Canaveral beginning at 9:00 am.



Witnesses;



Michael Griffin, Administrator, NASA

William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator, NASA

Doug Cooke, Deputy Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, NASA

Steve Kohler, President, Space Florida

Randy Berridge, President, Florida High Tech Corridor Council

Lisa Rice, President, Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc.

Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO, Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast



Sub-Committee Members;



Bill Nelson, Chair

David Vitter, Ranking Member

John Kerry

John Sununu

Byron Dorgan

Roger Wicker

Mark Pryor

Ted Stevens

Daniel Inouye

Limited Edition Knife Raffle

See your steward for tickets, drawing to be held at the July 1st membership meeting. Also, you can email iamwebsteward@gmail.com if you would like to get tickets. You do not have to be present to win the knife, the tickets require a name and phone number to contact the winner.

Your ISC Negotiating Committee

Last night there were nominations and then an election to set the representatives for the ISC contract negotiations. The meeting was a little hot due to a vehicle accident taking power out at the hall, which led to some members leaving before the vote results were known. So without further delay, your elected committee is as follows;

Murray Caldwell
Phil McPherson
Linda Donahoe
Steve Ching
and
Meri-Beth Chewuk