Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the apprenticeship is January 31^st at 4:30 PM.  If anyone you know is interested in applying, please have them go to www.ualocal776.com to apply.  They can also scan this QR code!

Fraternal News

• Death Benefit: We are on Death Benefit #372 Herbert Miller. Death Benefits can be paid over the phone, in person or online at ualocal776.com.
• Welcome: Gavin Cotterman and Michael Murphy were sworn in at the December union meeting. If you are working with any of these guys be sure to welcome them into Local 776!

Future Events to put on the Calendar

• Union Meeting: Wednesday January 15^th, 2025 at 7pm
• UA Weld Test: Saturday January 25^th, 2025 at 8 A.M.

Please call Melissa no later than noon the Thursday before to sign up and to check on the status of the test session.

• Boot Vouchers: Boot Vouchers are in!  This year we have added Goodyear Shoe Repair in Wapakoneta as one of the places that will accept the voucher.  Please remember that your death benefits must be up to date before you are eligible to receive your boot voucher.

JATC

• Journeyman Upgrade: Thermal Seal Gasket Class– March 18^th @ 6pm. Call Kiel to sign up

 Business Manager Comments       

Irv has officially retired effective January 1^st and first of all, I would like to thank and congratulate him for all the years of service and all the hard work that Irv has dedicated to the hall.  Irv is a true union man and every decision he made in life was centered around how it impacted the union.  It has been a true pleasure to work beside him these past 6 years in office.  With that being said, I would like to invite anyone that wishes to attend an invite to Irv’s retirement party on Friday January 17^th from noon-2pm at the City Club in the Civic Center.  Please RSVP to Melissa if you plan to attend.

 Chewy’s Corner

Greetings!, from Irv’s old desk, I have Irv’s old phone and number 419-235-5205  for when you need to get ahold of me. I am working on transitioning into this role of Business Agent, building a foundation for our local to move forward with the times, utilizing our current resources, to hopefully make the office more efficient whether it be myself or someone else come July 1st. If you have questions, concerns, ideas, or just want to say hey, hit me up. I look forward to working and serving in this office in a way you would want me to.

Thanks, Chewy

Fraternally,                                                                                                                                                     Fraternally,

Brad P. Wendel                                                                                                                                              Nick Butorac

Business Manager/ Financial Secretary – Treasurer                                                                             Business Agent