We have received some requests from members about ordering sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. using our Local number.
Merchandise with IBEW Local 2321 logo and/or number may only be ordered through the vendor we are using and with designs that we have authorized.
Here is the information for the vendor we are using; Members can contact Ed directly – he will be able to advise which artwork is the approved artwork:
Ed King
800-745-4031 X269
www.promoteunions.com
The Annual AFL-CIO Scholarship and Labor Education Program is in its 65th year. Through the program, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and affiliated unions are proud to award financial resources to high school students pursuing trade union programs or college/university study. The Massachusetts AFL-CIO administers half a million dollars of scholarship awards on behalf of unions and labor councils throughout the state. Individual awards range from $500 to $16,000.
Key Dates for 2022-2023
In order to be eligible for a scholarship, students must be a senior in high school and take the Labor History Exam. The Massachusetts AFL-CIO publishes a Labor History Study Guide, which covers a broad range of the history of working people organizing for justice in the United States.
The Labor History Exam is administered once per year, and awardees are determined by the Scholarship Committee of the MA AFL-CIO. The Scholarship Committee consists of current and retired union members.
All Massachusetts high school seniors are eligible to compete for certain awards. Additionally, students with a family or personal union affiliation are eligible for awards given by their family’s specific local union or central labor council. About 2,000 students take the exam annually to compete for a scholarship.
For links to key dates, application & eligibility, registration, study guide, study tools, FAQ’s please visit www.massaflcio.org/scholarships.
If you have additional questions, please call the hall 978-683-2321.
When: Wednesday October 12, 2022 11AM – 3PM
Where: Lenzi’s, 810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut, MA 01826
Cost: $30.00 per person
RSVP by October 7, 2022 to Steve Sousa 978-337-2051
Guest Speakers
Verizon has declared a surplus under Article G25 of the contract.
The company will offer to employees in surplus job titles and locations the provisions of the Special Incentive, which includes a $50,000 bonus to provisions of the Enhanced Income Protection Plan to qualified volunteers.
The list of job titles and locations affected under this offer are as follows:
Affected employees will have from August 23rd to September 6th to volunteer to accept the Special Incentive and for those accepted their last day on payroll will be September 24th, with an off-property date of September 25th.
Affected employees will receive the package in the mail. If you do not receive a package and believe that you should have, please speak with your supervisor or call the union hall.
The IBEW System Council T6 has reached a tentative agreement with Verizon to extend the current contract until 2026. Please see the summary and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for complete details.
The agreement is subject to membership ratification. Local 2321 will hold informational meetings to discuss the details of the new agreement on Wednesday, July 13 at 6PM at the American Legion Post in Middleton at 69 River St; and at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 14 at the US Bunting Club, 449 Boylston St., in Lowell.
Members will be able to vote in person at both meetings. Local 2321 will also conduct electronic voting for those who are unable to attend one of the meetings. Please contact the union hall at 978-683-2321, or via email at infoibew2321@gmail.com, to make sure we have your current personal email address so you can vote electronically. A secure link will be emailed to you to access the electronic ballot. Electronic voting is expected to begin on Friday, July 15 and run through Monday, July 18.
Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at one of the meetings. If you can’t attend I encourage you to take advantage of the electronic voting opportunity to ensure your voice is heard.
In Solidarity,
Craig Fields
Business Manager