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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
As we gather with our families and those we love over this Thanksgiving holiday, let us reflect on the past year and our many blessings.
Here at Local 2222 we have much to be thankful for, including:
- Our new contract with Verizon
- Our newly organized VZB brothers and sisters
- Our job security
- Our solidarity, which makes it all possible
Myles Calvey and the entire leadership team at Local 2222 wish every member and your families a Happy Thanksgiving
ANOTHER HAPPY THANKSGIVING - THANKS TO 2222
The generosity of the membership of local 2222 never ceases to amaze. We once again held our annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit The New England Home For Little Wanderers and the families they serve.
Through your kindness, we collected and distributed well over $6,000 worth of food and money. Through your kind donations we were able to make this Thanksgiving Holiday a bit brighter for the neediest of our community. Thank You!
MA AFL-CIO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The 51st Annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. We are excited for another year of awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors. To qualify you must:
- Be a High School Senior planning to pursue a form of higher education next fall
- Sign up with the exam coordinator at you school by December 19, 2008
- Take the Labor History Exam on February 4, 2009
- Speak to Donna Berry at Local 2222 617-929-6010
- Download and complete the application & return to MA AFL-CIO no later than December 19, 2008
- Download and study the Mass Labor History Exam study guide
Click Here to Download the Application
Click Here to Download the Exam Study Guide
Any questions can be directed to Donna Berry 617-929-6010
UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
With college tuition costs skyrocketing and the economy plummeting, students from union families who are planning to go to college in 2009 should apply now for the Union Plus Scholarship Program. The program offers $150,000 in scholarships annually to union members, their spouses and dependents. This year, 108 students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each.
To download the application, please click HERE. Or send a postcard with your name, return address, telephone number and international union name to: Union Plus Education Foundation, c/o Union Privilege, P.O. Box 34800, Washington, D.C. 20043-4800. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2009.
For more info please call Donna Berry
617-929-6010
HELP FIND A CURE
Former Local 2222 member and steward Patty Harding needs our help. Her granddaughter Reese, pictured above, has been treated for Neuroblastoma and she has no evidence of disease at this time.
As you may know we're launching 'Comics for a Cure' in Boston, January 9, 2009 to support the neuroblastoma pediatric cancer community nationwide by celebrating with an exclusive line up of headlining comedians here in Boston at the Cutler Majestic Theater.
All proceeds will benefit the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation which funds research, clinical trials, and provides awareness, education and support for families affected by this nightmare.
Overall, tickets for the show are $55 general admission, $100 VIP/ orchestra, and there is a $40 student discount price (2 tickets at discount max) that can be purchased with ID at the theater's box office.
Thank you for all of your support.
Tracy Harding
Tracy.CFAC@hotmail.com
NEXT STEP REGISTRATION FOR 2009
Registration is ongoing for Next Step. You can register On Line or by Telephone.
On Line registration will be October 20, 2008 to January 16, 2009. Click HERE and follow prompts for N.E. Registration.
Registration by Telephone will be January 5 thru January 16, 2009 by calling 1-877-268-4111 9 AM to 4 PM
Questions or Information can be directed to Jack Marshall, IBEW Co-Director at 508-460-4689 or Next Step Administration at 1-800-238-5455.
You must Register Again even if you have passed the Asset Test in the past.
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REMEMBER THE DATE...FOR INFO SEE OUR CALENDAR AT www.ibew2222.org
PLEASE VISIT OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION ON MEETINGS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE LOCAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2008 AT 7:00 PM AT THE BOSTON TEACHER'S UNION HALL, BAYSIDE MALL DORCHESTER.
THIS MEETING IS YOUR BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND.
HANG TOUGH
WHAT HAVE I DONE
We enjoy all the benefits we have for one reason and one reason only - we stood together in solidarity and fought long and hard for them.
Now ask yourself these questions: What have you done to make sure we don't lose them, and what are you willing to do?
HANG TOUGH
FYI
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT VERIZON HAS BEEFED UP THEIR SECURITY PRESENCE AT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR LOCAL. THEY ARE OUT AND ABOUT...BE SMART.
DO NOT TALK TO SECURITY WITHOUT A BUSINESS AGENT. HANG TOUGH!
BE SMART. IF YOU USE A VERIZON COMPUTER TO ACCESS THE INTERNET, EVERY SITE YOU GO TO IS SAVED IN MEMORY AND CAN BE ACCESSED BY SECURITY. LIFE IS HARD, BUT IT'S HARDER IF YOU'RE STUPID. THE JOB YOU SAVE WILL BE YOUR OWN.
YOUR PERSONAL JOB SECURITY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
LABOR QUOTE
"You can not negotiate with the turkey over what day Thanksgiving is. Whether it is Thursday or Friday, the turkey is the victim. And WE will NOT be victimized!" —APWU President William Burrus"
"The labor movement means just this: It is the last noble protest of the American people against the power of incorporated wealth.."
-Wendell Phillips
C.O.P.E.
The Local 2222 Committee On Political Education (C.O.P.E.) is second to none in organized labor. We need the help of each and every member to keep it that way. Consider donating your time, talent, or money to C.O.P.E. Your job depends on it.
For more information please call PJ Foley 617-929-6014
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