RIP Patrick Lynch

RIP, Brother


Patrick F. Lynch, age 51, of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was the beloved son of Francis P. and Marcia A. (King) Lynch. A lifelong Lynn resident, he was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, class of 1989.

Pat worked as a supply attendant for Verizon for 25 years. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Communication Workers of America. Pat was a music lover, and had an extensive array of collectibles, much of it music related.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving brothers and sisters-in-law; Andrew and Bridget Lynch and Jonathan and Keri Lynch; as well as his nephew and nieces who meant the world to him; Kyle, Riley, Lyndsay, Sarah, Grace and Emma Lynch.A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-7PM in the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave, Waltham, MA 02451.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/itemlive/name/patrick-lynch-obituary?id=31555604

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Thanksgiving Drive

Collecting Through November 18th.

Donations will benefit Merrimack Valley Food Bank, Inc. and My Brother’s Table.

IBEW Local 2321 is again raising money for those in need this Thanksgiving. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will be collecting CASH donations this year.

Reach out to your steward with any questions.

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Important Information Regarding Verizon’s Email on Vaccine Mandates

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Verizon put out a statement today saying that management and non-union employees will now need to be vaccinated if working at a company location or retail location.  It was further stated that the company was in discussion with the unions over a similar mandate for unionized employees.  

Prior to this statement, there had been no discussions with the System Council T6 over a mandate.  The union was not even made aware that the emailed statement was being sent.  In response, the T6 has now made a demand to bargain any vaccine mandate Verizon.  Any developments will be reported to the membership as soon as they are available. 

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Important: The Tape Is Currently DOWN

The tape is down, please check here on the website or on social media for any updates until it is fixed.

Thank you for understanding.

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IBEW 2322 Raffles Custom Cornhole Boards to Support Janet Blanchard

When IBEW Local 2321 member Janet Blanchard was brutally attacked earlier this year, friends and co-workers held their breath waiting to see if she would survive.  In the aftermath, an outpouring of support and generosity came from the community of Haverhill, where Janet lives, as well IBEW members from locals across New England. 

Local 2322, which represents members from Southeastern Massachusetts, had already donated a large sum to the golf tournament Janet’s family and friends organized, but Executive Board member and Chief Steward Chris Desjardins thought they could offer more. 

In an incredible act of solidarity and compassion, Chris built custom cornhole boards, emblazoned with the 2322 name and IBEW logo, to raffle at the local’s cornhole tournament this past Sunday.  All proceeds will go to support Janet’s recovery.  The boards also have “JB” and “2321” on the upper left corner of the boards with the image of a rose.

Thank you to Chris Desjardins, members of the Local 2322 Executive Board, and Business Manager Eric Hetrick, for their kindness and generosity.  The “old phone company” spirit is clearly still alive and well.

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