Local Happenings

 

 

2011 Average Sick Leave has been calculated at 68.3 hours.

 

 

 Powells memo points to the reason why there is such an effort now not just to extract concessions from public employee unions to help balance state budgets, but to actually crush those unions, to deprive them once and for all of the crucial and fundamental right to bargain collectively.  

When you talk to the workers who are hurting most in this epic downturn, they are overwhelmingly out there on their own. No one has their back. The corporate community and the politicians who do their bidding know better than anyone else that workers who are not organized are most often helpless. They have no leverage. They cannot demand raises or health and retirement benefits or paid vacations or sick leave. They cannot negotiate shorter hours or better working conditions. Its the bosss way or the highway.

 Its not just pocketbook issues but the dignity of American workers that is at stake in the confrontations in Wisconsin, Ohio and elsewhere. These confrontations are about so much more than the right of public employees to bargain collectively, as important as that is. This most recent assault on labor is part of an anti-worker movement that has been on the march for decades. Jobs have been shipped overseas. Workers have been denied their rightful share of productivity gains. Wages have been depressed and benefits in many, many instances have disappeared.

Its true that states are facing serious fiscal problems, crises in some cases, but a much bigger threat to America as weve known it is the increasing inability of hard-working men and women to earn enough to maintain a middle class standard of living, even as the corporate sector is thriving. The economic lives of the poor and an ever-widening portion of the middle class have become maddeningly insecure as the wealth of the society has been funneled, increasingly and unconscionably, to those at the top.

 There was no net job creation during the first 10 years of the 21st century, and median incomes fell during that period, an abysmal record unmatched by any similar period in the modern post-World War II era.

 I have long believed that virtually all workers should be organized, whether they were actually in a union or not. The man or woman who goes home after a long shift with barely enough to pay bills and nothing put away for an emergency, and who knows that he or she could be terminated at any moment for any reason, is subject to a permanent state of anxiety. There should be someone, some group or organization, to turn to for advice and support.

 Unemployed workers who show up fully qualified to apply for a job only to be told that the prospective employer will not even consider someone who is already out of work should not have to feel that there is absolutely no alternative, that it is impossible to fight back. American workers should not be treated as if they dont matter.

 Working America is a pro-worker advocacy organization affiliated with the A.F.L.-C.I.O. that has signed up millions of nonunion members in an effort to increase the organized reach of workers. Much more organizing, on myriad fronts, is desperately needed.

 Millions of Americans throughout the country are facing extreme economic hardship. The Community Service Society in New York City does an annual survey of low-income residents. Twenty-seven percent of respondents to its most recent survey said they had lost a job; 26 percent had had their hours, wages or tips reduced; 23 percent said they had often skipped meals because they did not have enough money to buy food; and 26 percent said they had been unable to fill a needed prescription because of a lack of money or insurance.  

One of the saddest things Ive read in The New York Times recently was a comment by Richard Freeman, a Harvard economist, who said that he views the current hostility toward unions by members of the general public as a sign of the erosion of the aspirational nature that has for so long characterized Americans. It shows a hopelessness, he said. It used to be, You have something I dont have; Ill go to my employer to get it, too. Now I dont see any chance of getting it. I dont want to be the lowest one on the totem pole, so I dont want you to have it either.  

Lewis Powells advice to the corporate community in 1971 is though he certainly never intended it to be the best advice I can think of for workers today who are fighting to hold off the tide of lower living standards. It is not a struggle that can possibly be won alone.

A version of this op-ed appeared in print on March 1, 2011, on page A27 of the New York edition.

 

 

 

STEWARDS      LIST

         Revised 1-30-12

                                                                                   

Relay Test  (G Files)

 

Steward                              Asst. Steward               Steward/Callaway                   Steward/Callaway/Asst.

Terence OLaughlin           Vanessa Williams          James Heriford                          David Owens

 

Telecommunications  (I Files)

 

Steward                                                                                                     

Jeff Brewer

 

Franklin District    (P Files)  (P/D Files)

 

Steward/Overhead & Substation                         Asst. Steward (in absence of Bromet)

Al Bromet                                                                Martin Politte

 

                                                                                                     

Jefferson District      (Q Files) (Q/D Files)

Steward/Overhead                  Asst. Steward  (in absence of Statler)        Steward/Substation

C.R. Statler                                Ron Ruess                                                     Daniel King

  

 

Bailey Hdqtrs. Stew.               Bailey Hdqtrs. Asst. Stew.                          Steward/Trouble

Michael Allen                            Robert Laiben                                                         Richard Moss      

 

  

St. Charles District   (R Files) (R/D Files)

 Steward/Overhead                      

Tim Flanagan                                                                           

                                                                                                                                            

Steward/ Substation                 Steward/Trouble

Cliff Renaud                               Bryan Barklage

  

St. Francois/Rivermines District      (T Files) (T/D Files)

 Steward/Overhead                               Steward/Trouble                  

                                          

 

Steward/Substation                           Asst. Steward (in absence of Straughn)

Wesley Straughn                                 Mike Mabery 

 

 Building Service  (M Files)

                                                                                      

Steward/Janitors & Porters       Asst. Steward/Janitors & Porters            Steward/Mechanics@ Dorsett

 

Steward/Maint. Mechanics           Steward/ P.M. Mechanics                       Steward/Mechanics/GOB

Kirt Sheer                                        Mark Thurman                                          Michael Butler

  

Motor Transportation    (O Files)

 

Steward/All                    Steward/AM Gratiot                 Steward/PM Gratiot               Steward/3rd Shift

Jim Diedrich                 Jeff Goatey                               Rich Harsey                           Richard Ford

 

 

 

Stores  (L Files / Callaway Stores Files are X)

 

Steward/Truck Drivers/Pole Yard        Steward/Warehousing/Labadie        Steward/Asst. Storekeeper-Relief

                                     Cathy Thompson                            Vernon Gaines

 

 

Stores/Dorsett                               Asst. Steward (in absence of Luis)                     Steward/ Callaway

Luis Monsivias                               Jacqueline Randle                                      Joseph Mundel

 

Troublemen      (K Files)

 

Steward/Service Ctr.                  Steward/Watson

Skip Kilman                                   Bob Riley                                                                                              

 

Steward/Watson                                Steward/Ellisville                           Steward/Berkeley

Thomas Bertke                                   James Wildeisen                                Bill Davey

 

 

Distribution Service Tester     (K Files)

 Steward                                            Asst. Steward

                                                           Reginald Randolph 

 

 

Traveling Operators    (K Files)

 

Steward                                            Asst. Steward

                                                          Steve Reinhardt 

 

 

 Gardeners     (K Files)

None

  

Meter Installation & Testing     (F Files)

 

Steward/Install @ Gratiot           Asst. Steward (in absence of Tunstall)           Steward/Station Test

Curtis Tunstall                                Derrick Carter                                                

  

Steward/Meter @ Dorsett            Asst. Steward (in absence of Burks)

Carl Burks                                      Gina Perry

 

 

Metro. Overhead    (E Files)

 

Steward/Berkeley                                    Asst. Steward

Al Wagner

 

 

Steward/Dorsett                                       Asst. Steward (in absence of Brown)

Michael Brown                                          James Reiners

 

 

Steward/Geraldine                                  Asst. Steward (in absence of Pour)

Jeremy Pour                                               Jesse Talley

 

 

Steward/Ellisville                                   Asst. Steward

                                                                 Doug Brown

                                                                                 

Steward/Mackenzie                               Asst. Steward (in absence of Bunse)

Joe Bunse                                                 Aaron Mehrtens 

 

Transmission  (S Files)

 Steward/Dorsett                           Asst. Steward (in absence of Carroll)           Steward/St. Francois

Robert Kluba                                 Charles Mettlen

  

 

2-Man Headquarters

 Louisiana                             Montgomery                                          Cape Girardeau                          

Mark Dobelmann                                                           

 

Rosebud                                Quincy                                 Overton                             Eldon

David Jost, Sr.                                                                    Dennis Race                        Steve Slatten

 

 

Substations    (D Files)

  

Steward/Watson                 Asst. Steward                    Steward/Dorsett           Asst. Steward             

 Bruce Kitchen                    (In absence of Kitchen)                                     

 

Underground  (J Files)

 Steward/Cable                               Asst. Steward                                                    Steward/Conduit

                                            Edward Barczewski                                           Tom Gebken 

                                               

 URD       (E Files)

 

Steward/Berkeley               Steward/Mackenzie            Steward/Dorsett             

                                             Joe Bunse                              Mike Brown                       

                                                    

  

UE SOUTH

 Steward/Overhead                            Steward/Hayti

Doug Cheatham                                    Scott Foster 

 

 

Steward/Trouble                 

 Lynn Portell

 

 

Iowa Stewards   (U Files)

 

Steward/Keokuk                                        Steward/Ft. Madison

Robert Martin                                              Marvin Conlee

  

Entergy     (AM Files)

 

Steward/Walnut Ridge                        Steward/Blytheville

Perry Morgan                                         Stan Orr

  

Atmos     (UC Files)

Steward/Butler                      Steward/Kirksville            Steward/Sikeston            Asst.Stew/Sikeston

David Duffield                        Randy Snodgrass                 Loyd Triplett                             Steven Ellis

   

Steward/Caruthersville/Malden                                           Steward/Piedmont/Ironton/Jackson

Michael Elder                                                                          Tim Williams

 

 

City of Potosi          (CP Files)

 Steward                                                    

Sam Johnson                         

 

 Apprentice Advisors

                                                                                                                  

Overhead                       Substation                              Meter Installation                Relay

Terry Volz                       Dannie Boyd                           Curtis Tunstall                Phil Richardson     

                               Dennis Steiner, Asst. to Boyd           Paul Foster

                                        Bruce Kitchen

                      

Building  Service

 Charles Whitfield

  

 

District Overhead Apprentice Advisors                     

  

Berkeley                                   Dorsett                                           Ellisville

Ian Wolff                                  Terry Volz                                     Ed Guehne

 

Geraldine                                 Mackenzie                                     Franklin

Quentin Page                                                                                   Marty Politte

   

Bailey                                       St. Charles                                    St. Francois

Frank Pounds                                                                                   Steve Harvey

 

Jefferson

Ron Ruess, II 

 

Journeymen Advisors Assigned to Apprentice Crews                                                             

 

Dan Boland                                         Clayton Gill                                                         

Ted Howle                                          Marty Politte   

Joe Schmid                                         Jesse Talley                                                               

 

 

Jt. Apprentice Committee

Chairman

Jimmy Monroe                                            Al Bromet                                              Patrick Lorenson

Company

Daniel Greiner, Stacey Jones, Randy Hakanson

 

 

Joint Safety Board

 

Union

Lisa Fusco                                      David Long                                               Jeff Welker (5/10)

 

 

Company

Mike Lewis  

Pete Sperruzza

Paul Hughes                                                      

                

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I.B.E.W. "Code of Excellence" training

should have received their new IBEW Card

with "Code of Excellence" on it.

You must register your card through the International's website www.ibew.org

 

 

 

Local 1439 adopts the mission statement of the IBEW on

IBEW Committee on Diversity and Full Inclusion

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diverse and respectful environment that unifies the membership and strengthens our union.

As an organization, we strive for excellence, by acknowledging and building

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group history, upbringing and life experiences.

 

                                                                     

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Choose the "My Life" tab and print out the form

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This is a sample of the 2010 Lineman's Rodeo fundraiser shirt that will be coming very soon.

All sizes will be available in either black or brown in short or long sleeve.

All sizes, shapes and colors are just $20

Please call the union office to reserved yours now!

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If you would like to send cards and good wishes to

Brother Mark Taylor,  who is out on sick leave.

Mark works for Entergy and reports to the Blytheville Headquarters

 

Cards can be addressed to:

Mr. Mark Taylor

125 Terrance Drive

Blytheville, AR 72315

 

 

Ameren/UE's Rate Case Update

 

The following is a summary of what was achieved in the recent Ameren/UE rate case.  The Local 1439 membership should begin to see benefits from our efforts in the coming months ($3.3 million dollars).  My presumption is that we will finally see movement in the area of the Substation Electrical Mechanic Apprentice Program.  There should also be an expansion of the Technician positions and expansion in our Relay Technician Work Group. 

All of the above will be directly connected to new technology, Smart Grid and the inevitable need to train for the aging workforce.  It should also be noted that Ameren received a Federal Stimulus Grant of $3.7 million dollars for the development and training of present employees.  This grant is divided into three categories, one of which is again related  to the preparation for "Smart Grid" technology, the union was also involved in these efforts.

Both of these aforementioned efforts are to be considered a "Win Win" for both the union and the company.

The following is a summary that was provided by the company:

 CAPITAL:

Additional monies to the Company's training facility at the Dorsett Complex

New smart grid switch gear used for training

New training equipment

Mobile trailer to train linemen on new smart grid equipment

Additional equipment (non-training) for new employees

Total: $2.1 million

Amortized over 5 years is $420 thousand per year

 

 

O & M:

 

14 additional employees

1 Training Supervisor

13 employees, including distribution system technicians,

system relay testers & substation mechanics

Minor tools (non-capital)

Total:  $1.29 million

 

Ameren/UE agreed to assess the incremental value to customers of these

additional investments and to provide that assessment to the Commission Staff

and to the Office of Public Counsel by December 31, 2011.

 

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Click on the link below for a closeout sale on FR Reflective Shirts from Bulwark:

SMW8 SaleFlyer.pdf

 

 

Message from President Hill regarding upcoming Per Capita Tax Increase for 2011

Click on the links below to read the letter and outline:

 

webpage/Per Capita Tax Increase Financial Secretaries.pdf

webpage/Per Capita Tax Increase Letter - All PWC Members.pdf

 

 

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Click on the link below for copies of the International's Fact Sheets on

the Health Care Reform Act and related topics

 

file:///C:/Documents and Settings/KarenK/My Documents/Health Care Fact Sheets.pdf

 

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Click on the following hyperlinks to join in with other IBEW bike riders

for the 2010 Mountaineer Ride!

 

IBEW Mountaineer Ride Initial Correspondence.pdf

2010 Mountaineer Ride Flyer.pdf

 

 

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Here is a list of "Free" prescription drugs that you can get

at your local Schnucks Supermarket.  Check out their website

www.schnucks.com for more information.

 

Our Free Prescription Drug Program for Generic Oral Antibiotics includes up to a 21-day supply, as well as prescribed refills, of the following seven classes of antibiotics:

 

Drug Information

For Drug Descriptions and Item Sizes included in our program click on a drug title below for more information:

    Amoxicillin (Generic for AMOXIL)

Description Item Size
AMOXICILLIN 250MG  CAPSULES
AMOXICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP 80ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP 150ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 200MG/5ML TSP 50ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 200MG/5ML TSP 75ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 200MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 200MG  CHEWABLE TABLETS
AMOXICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP 80ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP 150ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 250MG  CHEWABLE TABLETS
AMOXICILLIN 400MG CHEWABLE TABLETS
AMOXICILLIN 400MG/5ML TSP 50ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 400MG/5ML TSP 75ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 400MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMOXICILLIN 50MG/5ML TSP 30ML PEDIATRIC DROPS
AMOXICILLIN 500MG CAPSULES
AMOXICILLIN 875MG  TABLETS
AMOXICILLIN 250MG TABLETS

    Ampicillin

Description Item Size
AMPICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMPICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP 200ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMPICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMPICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP 200ML ORAL SUSPENSION
AMPICILLIN 250MG  CAPSULES
AMPICILLIN 500MG CAPSULES

    Ciprofloxacin (Generic for CIPRO)

Description Item Size
CIPROFLOXACIN 250MG TABLET
CIPROFLOXACIN 500MG TABLET
CIPROFLOXACIN 750MG TABLET

    Doxycycline

Description Item Size
DOXYCYCLINE HYC 100MG CAPSULES   
DOXYCYCLINE HYC 50MG CAPSULES   

    Erythromycin

Description Item Size
E.E.S 400MG TAB TABLET
ERYPED 200/5 SUSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYPED 200/5 SUSP 200ML ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYPED 400/5 SUSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYPED 400/5 SUSP 200ML ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYTHROMYCIN 250MG DR CAP CAPSULE
ERYTHROMYCIN BASE 500MG TABLET
ERYTHROMYCIN BASE 250MG TABLET
ERYTHROMYCIN ETH 200MG SUSP ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYTHROMYCIN ETH 400MG SUSP ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYTHROMYCIN ETH 400MG ORAL SUSPENSION
ERYTHROCIN 250 TAB TABLET
ERYTHROCIN 500 TAB TABLET
ERYTHROMYCIN 400MG TAB TABLET

    Penicillin

Description Item Size
PEN VK 250MG   TABLET
PEN VK 500MG TABLET
PEN VK 125MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSIION
PEN VK 125MG/5ML TSP 200ML ORAL SUSPENSION
PEN VK 250MG/5ML TSP 100ML ORAL SUSPENSIION
PEN VK 250MG/5ML TSP 200ML ORAL SUSPENSION

    Trimeth/Sulfa (Generic for SEPTRA or BACTRIM)

Description Item Size
SMZ/TMP DS 800MG/160MG TABLETS
SMZ/TMP 400MG/80MG TABLETS
SMZ/TMP 200MG/40MG ORAL SUSPENSION

 
As part of our Health & Wellness Initiative, we have a responsibility to help improve the health of our customers and the communities we serve. These antibiotics represent more than 50 of the most popular strengths and dosage forms* including tablets, capsules and oral liquids.

Schnucks Pharmacies are committed to saving you money and serving your needs while making healthcare and medicines more accessible to customers in approximately 100 locations.

We Make Trips To The Pharmacy Easy!

At Schnucks Pharmacies, youll find the same friendly faces without the long lines.  We are the Pharmacists You Know providing personalized and professional care.

Fill your prescriptions on the way home or while you shop!

FAQ about our new program.

 

Q: Why is Schnucks offering this program?
A: The program will go a long way toward easing the burden on families and on the healthcare system in general.

Q: What antibiotics (forms) are included/covered?
A: This program includes oral tablets, capsules, and liquids; however, injectables are not covered. (See the above list for more details)

Q: How were these antibiotics chosen for the program?
A: These antibiotics were selected from a list of seven specific families of drugs most often prescribed to children and adults.

Q: How does this work? (refills? Days supply limits?)
A: Refills are covered as well.  Customers can receive up to a 21-day supply.

Q: Are there any age limits? 
A: We welcome prescriptions from children and adults of all ages.

Q: How long will this program continue?
A: We are committed to this program indefinitely.  We hope to expand the list to include an even greater number of medications so the list of free antibiotics may change from time to time.

Q: Can you refund me for the prescription I had previously filled?
A: This program will only apply to new prescriptions and refills. We cannot apply the discount to any previously filled prescription or refills. However all future Prescriptions for these generic antibiotics will be filled for FREE.
 
Q: I have a coupon, can I use it?
A: No other offers or discounts are necessary to receive the free antibiotics.

Q: Can you bill my insurance if I request it?
A: We are not allowed to process claims to third parties.

Q: Is this going to increase antibiotic resistance?
A: Schnucks is providing generic antibiotics that are prescribed by doctors and therefore antibiotic resistance is not at issue. What the program will do, however, is make prescribed medications more affordable and increase the chance of patients actually filling their prescriptions and taking the full recommended dosage.



*Good only with a valid prescription for up to a 21-day supply, as well as prescribed refills, of generic oral antibiotics. Includes tablets, capsules and oral liquids. Does not include injectible antibiotics. Prescription is free regardless of insurance provider.

 

 

Photos are now on the new

Photo Gallery Page

Check it out.

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Watch 30 minute clips

from our Flip Video:

 

 

Click below to watch several videos of Local 1439 teams and Apprentices at the

April 24, 2010 DuQuoin, IL

5th Annual World Championship Lineman's Rodeo

 

Videos/2010-04-26 13 44 32.wmv

Videos/2010-04-26 13 44 44.wmv

Videos/2010-04-26 13 45 55.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 1.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 10.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 2.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 3.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 4.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 5.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 6.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 7.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 8.wmv

Videos/DuQuoin 9.wmv

 

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Click here to listen to Jim Lynch's presentation on BuckSqueeze and fall protection

from the October 6, 2009

St. Louis Meeting

 

Click here for a letter from President Ed Hill

regarding the next International Dues increase:

 

Click here for the first place essay written by Michael Brennan

Son of Local 1439 member John Brennan

 

Click here for the second place essay written by Joseph Schmid

Son of Local 1439 member Joseph Schmid

 

April 7, 2009 Regular Monthly Union Meeting

Here is the video of 11th Dist. Staff Rep. Jim Lynch

making a presentation on the I.B.E.W.'s "Code of Excellence"

Click Here

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Local 1439 adopts the mission statement of the IBEW on

IBEW Committee on Diversity and Full Inclusion

Our mission, as members of the IBEW, is to provide a safe, inclusive

diverse and respectful environment that unifies the membership and strengthens our union.

As an organization, we strive for excellence, by acknowledging and building

upon the uniqueness of each individual.

The IBEW encourages and offers equal opportunity for all; regardless of

age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or occupation.

We, as members of the IBEW, encourage you to be advocates for dignity, inclusion

and respect in your workplaces and your communities.

We are all, the strength of the IBEW.

 

What is Diversity?

Diversity includes but is not limited to:

Race, religion and spiritual beliefs, cultural orientation, color, physical appearance,

gender, sexual identity, ability, education, age, ancestry, place of origin marital status,

socio-economic circumstance, profession, language, health status, geographic location,

group history, upbringing and life experiences.

                                                                     

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Here is some benefit information regarding Ameren/UE employees

Get a copy of the latest Dental/Optical Reimbursement Form by logging onto their website at

myameren.com

Choose the "My Life" tab and print out the form

There is now a toll free number to fax in your request for reimbursement

Call Toll Free: 1-877-372-4730 (press option 2)

The fax number to submit request is 1-888-308-5270

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The true up figures should be added to your account by the end of October, 2009. 

Make sure your reimbursements come out of the previous year or you are losing money.

It is important to keep a close watch on your account.

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Dental/Optical Expense Reimbursement

beginning 7-1-09 is

$1500.00

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New I.R.S. Reimbursement for Causal Mileage has been decreased to $.50 per mile - effective Jan. 1, 2010

The Union's Mileage/Expense/Lost Wages forms have been updated to reflect this change!

 

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Ameren/UE

2007 Sick Leave Average

62.8 hrs.

 

2008 Sick Leave Average

58.8 hrs.

 

2009 Sick Leave Average

58.4

 

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Register for the "Do Not Call"

www.donotcall.gov

by either calling 1-888-382-1222

 

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Here's how you can check the local weather:

 

http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KSTL.html