On June 3rd , 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) An update on changes to locations was given.
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. Our membership and list of contractors continues to grow.
3) All members that work or have ever worked at SRS at anytime for any length of time are encouraged to contact the hall for info about help with medical screenings and services, there is a company that can help.
4) Update from all stewards present and on current jobs.
5) We need a few volunteers to instruct the new classes (TAB, CAD, A/C System & Mechanical services), please contact Jared for info.
6) All members wanting to use the plasma table need to contact Jared.
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 July 3rd, 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.