Local Happenings
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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:
For Drug Descriptions and Item Sizes
included in our program click on a drug title
below for more information:
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Description |
Item Size |
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AMOXICILLIN 250MG |
CAPSULES |
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AMOXICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP |
80ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 125MG/5ML TSP |
150ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 200MG/5ML TSP |
50ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 200MG/5ML TSP |
75ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 200MG/5ML TSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
AMOXICILLIN 200MG |
CHEWABLE TABLETS |
|
AMOXICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP |
80ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
AMOXICILLIN 250MG/5ML TSP |
150ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
AMOXICILLIN 250MG |
CHEWABLE TABLETS |
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AMOXICILLIN 400MG |
CHEWABLE TABLETS |
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AMOXICILLIN 400MG/5ML TSP |
50ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 400MG/5ML TSP |
75ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 400MG/5ML TSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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AMOXICILLIN 50MG/5ML TSP |
30ML PEDIATRIC DROPS |
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AMOXICILLIN 500MG |
CAPSULES |
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AMOXICILLIN 875MG |
TABLETS |
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AMOXICILLIN 250MG |
TABLETS |
|
Description |
Item Size |
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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 |
|
Description |
Item Size |
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CIPROFLOXACIN 250MG |
TABLET |
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CIPROFLOXACIN 500MG |
TABLET |
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CIPROFLOXACIN 750MG |
TABLET |
|
Description |
Item Size |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYC 100MG |
CAPSULES |
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DOXYCYCLINE HYC 50MG |
CAPSULES |
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Description |
Item Size |
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E.E.S 400MG TAB |
TABLET |
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ERYPED 200/5 SUSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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ERYPED 200/5 SUSP |
200ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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ERYPED 400/5 SUSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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ERYPED 400/5 SUSP |
200ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
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ERYTHROMYCIN 250MG DR CAP |
CAPSULE |
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ERYTHROMYCIN BASE 500MG |
TABLET |
|
ERYTHROMYCIN BASE 250MG |
TABLET |
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ERYTHROMYCIN ETH 200MG SUSP |
ORAL SUSPENSION |
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ERYTHROMYCIN ETH 400MG SUSP |
ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
ERYTHROMYCIN ETH 400MG |
ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
ERYTHROCIN 250 TAB |
TABLET |
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ERYTHROCIN 500 TAB |
TABLET |
|
ERYTHROMYCIN 400MG TAB |
TABLET |
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Description |
Item Size |
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PEN VK 250MG |
TABLET |
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PEN VK 500MG |
TABLET |
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PEN VK 125MG/5ML TSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSIION |
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PEN VK 125MG/5ML TSP |
200ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
PEN VK 250MG/5ML TSP |
100ML ORAL SUSPENSIION |
|
PEN VK 250MG/5ML TSP |
200ML ORAL SUSPENSION |
|
Description |
Item Size |
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SMZ/TMP DS 800MG/160MG |
TABLETS |
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SMZ/TMP 400MG/80MG |
TABLETS |
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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, you’ll 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.
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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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by either calling 1-888-382-1222
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