On January 8th, several topics where covered concerning the immediate future of 399. The details of the discussion/motions made could only be heard and debated by being present at the meeting.

These topics are in no particular order,

1) COMMIT Classes are coming, call Justin Wingard to sign up, YOU need it!

2) An update from Justin Wingard was given on all jobs currently in the state. Also his on going effort to raise awareness of the sheet metal trade. Also was updated on new equipment and what it will be used for.

3) We as a local, have an opportunity to support our community with all things related to non perishable food and we have the ability to help tremendously! Contact the hall for more details.

4) Update from all stewards present and on current jobs.

5) Updates on work across the state was given, Chris and Jared will be out of the office frequently. Call ahead if you plan on meeting with either of them.

6) An update on advancing apprentices was given as well as members sworn in.

We ALL benefit from your participation when attending any meeting, we can NOT grow and progress into the future without your input and time donated to the hall. The next opportunity for you to help is February 5th, at 6:00 pm at ALL training Centers. Will you help or continue to ignore your brothers and sisters?

Additional and equally important information

The PRO act is still on going and in need of desperate attention. Please read it and be more informed, we all deserve to work safely, securely and fairly. Our wages and benefits would be HALF or less than what they are now if we were not unionized. A link to the bill is here https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/842

Sadly this effort from you is not enough, we all still need to make a call to the senators of South Carolina and tell them that being a right to work state is directly conflicted with workers who wish to organize for a better future. This link https://www.senate.gov/states/SC/intro.htm will help you find the contact info and we all need to DEMAND a better future for us all.