TODAY IS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4, 2021
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!!!
HAPPY AUGUST!!!!!
I HOPE YOU MAKE TODAY A GREAT DAY!!!!!
I HOPE YOU MAKE YOUR DAY A GREAT DAY FOR YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU. REMEMBER YOUR LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT. YOUR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IS UP TO YOU.
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HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!!!
HAPPY AUGUST!!!!!
I HOPE YOU MAKE TODAY A GREAT DAY!!!!!
I HOPE YOU MAKE YOUR DAY A GREAT DAY FOR YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU. REMEMBER YOUR LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT. YOUR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IS UP TO YOU.
STAY SAFE
Great leadership is essential to any organizational success, and great companies understand that culture is crucial to their success. They recognize that changes are sometimes necessary to eliminate the toxic behaviors dragging down the company when problems develop. In many instances, leadership itself may need to make changes of its own, primarily if much of the problem can be traced to toxic leadership.
You cannot stamp out toxicity in your company if the leadership is toxic; leaders must demonstrate their unwavering commitment and willingness to eliminate all traces of toxic behavior in their leadership because this will set the example for everyone to follow.
The only strong antidote to a toxic work environment is inspirational, genuine, motivational, and positive leadership.
You cannot stamp out toxicity in your company if the leadership is toxic; leaders must demonstrate their unwavering commitment and willingness to eliminate all traces of toxic behavior in their leadership because this will set the example for everyone to follow.
The only strong antidote to a toxic work environment is inspirational, genuine, motivational, and positive leadership.
Board Issues Decision on Inflatables and BanneringOffice of Public Affairs
202-273-1991
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July 21, 2021In a decision issued today in Lippert Components, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 8 (2021), the National Labor Relations Board found that a union did not violate the National Labor Relations Act by displaying a 12-foot inflatable rat with red eyes, fangs, and claws (“Scabby the Rat”) and two large banners, one targeting a neutral employer (Lippert Components), near the public entrance to a trade show. The prior General Counsel had alleged that the display of these items was unlawfully coercive, arguing that the Board should overrule precedent. The Board had earlier issued a notice and invitation to file briefs on that question.
Three members of the Board joined in an opinion dismissing the complaint. In her separate concurrence, Chairman McFerran expressed her belief that the outcome of this case was required by Board precedent. In their separate concurrence, Members Kaplan and Ring agreed that the complaint must be dismissed here to avoid creating a possible conflict with the First Amendment, but expressed disagreement with some aspects of prior precedent. Member Emanuel, dissenting, would have found the banner and rat display to violate the Act.
Charge filed by Lippert Components, Inc. against the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 150. Chairman McFerran and Members Kaplan, Emanuel, and Ring participated.
Established in 1935, the National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects employees, employers, and unions from unfair labor practices and protects the right of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The NLRB conducts hundreds of workplace elections and investigates thousands of unfair labor practice charges each year.
202-273-1991
publicinfo@nlrb.gov
www.nlrb.gov
July 21, 2021In a decision issued today in Lippert Components, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 8 (2021), the National Labor Relations Board found that a union did not violate the National Labor Relations Act by displaying a 12-foot inflatable rat with red eyes, fangs, and claws (“Scabby the Rat”) and two large banners, one targeting a neutral employer (Lippert Components), near the public entrance to a trade show. The prior General Counsel had alleged that the display of these items was unlawfully coercive, arguing that the Board should overrule precedent. The Board had earlier issued a notice and invitation to file briefs on that question.
Three members of the Board joined in an opinion dismissing the complaint. In her separate concurrence, Chairman McFerran expressed her belief that the outcome of this case was required by Board precedent. In their separate concurrence, Members Kaplan and Ring agreed that the complaint must be dismissed here to avoid creating a possible conflict with the First Amendment, but expressed disagreement with some aspects of prior precedent. Member Emanuel, dissenting, would have found the banner and rat display to violate the Act.
Charge filed by Lippert Components, Inc. against the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 150. Chairman McFerran and Members Kaplan, Emanuel, and Ring participated.
Established in 1935, the National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects employees, employers, and unions from unfair labor practices and protects the right of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve wages, benefits and working conditions. The NLRB conducts hundreds of workplace elections and investigates thousands of unfair labor practice charges each year.
Dear Sisters and Brothers of Local 12:
Local 12 Retiree Paul Smith passed away on Saturday, July 10 2021. He was a Proud Member of Local 12 since 1991. He retired in 2019. I would normally write something about a retiree myself but when I read his obituary I thought it would be better just to reprint it. Please keep Paul and his family in your thoughts and prayers. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Paul For All Eternity.
Paul Alleyn Smith, a life-long resident of Wood-Ridge, NJ passed away on Saturday, July 10th at the age of 67 after a very courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born on January 30, 1954 to the late William and Ruth Smith and educated in the Wood-Ridge school system where he excelled in athletics and graduated in 1972. He worked as a Union insulator with Local 12 where he formed lifelong bonds with colleagues he cherished.
Paul was a loving husband to Linda Smith (DiMartino), devoted father to Kaitlin Rose and husband Harrison Kanarick, Lauren Elizabeth and fiancé Michael Rienzo, and doting grandfather to Emmeline Rose; as well as beloved Uncle and cousin, dear brother, and treasured friend.
He loved being outdoors, landscaping, gardening, vacationing in Hilton Head Island for over twenty years, and was a passionate Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers football fan. He enjoyed kayaking, Scrabble, crossword puzzles, yoga, cooking, hiking, reading, and traveling with his family to see the Fighting Irish compete. His pure heart, bright smile, sense of humor, unwavering reliability, and unforgettable laugh will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. His generous spirit and quick wit will forever remain in the hearts of everyone he touched.
Above all, Paul loved his family. He enjoyed coaching his daughters and attending every one of their sporting events after a long day of work and was forever their biggest fan. He had infinite adoration for his new granddaughter, who resembles him with bright blue eyes and one endearing dimple, and treasured every moment spent together. He had a deep love for history after learning of his late father’s experience in World War II and took a memorable trip to Belgium to see the Battle of the Bulge site where he bravely fought.
The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, July 15, 2021from 4-8pm at Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 16th, 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Saint Mary, 91 Home Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. Entombment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis. https://wescoefoundationforpulmonaryfibrosis.org
****The Smith family prefers everyone to wear a mask.****
In Deepest Sympathy and Solidarity,
Al Wassell
Fund Manager
Benefit Funds of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12
Local 12 Retiree Paul Smith passed away on Saturday, July 10 2021. He was a Proud Member of Local 12 since 1991. He retired in 2019. I would normally write something about a retiree myself but when I read his obituary I thought it would be better just to reprint it. Please keep Paul and his family in your thoughts and prayers. May Perpetual Light Shine Upon Paul For All Eternity.
Paul Alleyn Smith, a life-long resident of Wood-Ridge, NJ passed away on Saturday, July 10th at the age of 67 after a very courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born on January 30, 1954 to the late William and Ruth Smith and educated in the Wood-Ridge school system where he excelled in athletics and graduated in 1972. He worked as a Union insulator with Local 12 where he formed lifelong bonds with colleagues he cherished.
Paul was a loving husband to Linda Smith (DiMartino), devoted father to Kaitlin Rose and husband Harrison Kanarick, Lauren Elizabeth and fiancé Michael Rienzo, and doting grandfather to Emmeline Rose; as well as beloved Uncle and cousin, dear brother, and treasured friend.
He loved being outdoors, landscaping, gardening, vacationing in Hilton Head Island for over twenty years, and was a passionate Notre Dame and Green Bay Packers football fan. He enjoyed kayaking, Scrabble, crossword puzzles, yoga, cooking, hiking, reading, and traveling with his family to see the Fighting Irish compete. His pure heart, bright smile, sense of humor, unwavering reliability, and unforgettable laugh will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. His generous spirit and quick wit will forever remain in the hearts of everyone he touched.
Above all, Paul loved his family. He enjoyed coaching his daughters and attending every one of their sporting events after a long day of work and was forever their biggest fan. He had infinite adoration for his new granddaughter, who resembles him with bright blue eyes and one endearing dimple, and treasured every moment spent together. He had a deep love for history after learning of his late father’s experience in World War II and took a memorable trip to Belgium to see the Battle of the Bulge site where he bravely fought.
The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, July 15, 2021from 4-8pm at Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 16th, 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Saint Mary, 91 Home Avenue, Rutherford, NJ. Entombment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to the Wescoe Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis. https://wescoefoundationforpulmonaryfibrosis.org
****The Smith family prefers everyone to wear a mask.****
In Deepest Sympathy and Solidarity,
Al Wassell
Fund Manager
Benefit Funds of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12
Happy Anniversary, to all of my Insulator Brothers and Sisters!
In 1903, the formation of a National Union of Insulators met for the
first convention on July 7, 1903.
In 1903, the formation of a National Union of Insulators met for the
first convention on July 7, 1903.
When you are working overtime or off hours you must phone in your time prior to the start of work by calling 877-864-6612 or 877-UNION12.
"SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO ASK NOT WHAT MY UNION CAN DO FOR ME BUT WHAT I CAN DO FOR MY UNION."
- Al Wassell
Proud Member of Local 12
Proud American
- Al Wassell
Proud Member of Local 12
Proud American
HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS LOCAL 12
WE PROUDLY SERVE THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY
AND LONG ISLAND
INSULATE IT IS WORTH THE ENERGY
WE PROUDLY SERVE THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY
AND LONG ISLAND
INSULATE IT IS WORTH THE ENERGY
All members should report the start of their new jobs by calling the Local 12 Union Office at 718-784-3456 or by using the contact form on this Local 12 website.
By reporting your jobs you help your union
representatives keep track of where the members are working and thereby help them protect the work under Local 12’s jurisdiction.
When working overtime or off hours you must phone in your time prior to the start of work
by calling
877-864-6612 or 877-UNION12.
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO REMIND EVERYBODY THAT THE COVID-19 VIRUS IS STILL ACTIVE - IT IS STILL HERE-
PLEASE CONTINUE TO WEAR YOUR MASKS
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE
PLEASE BE SAFE
RIGHT NOW THE BEST WAY TO DEFEAT THE COVID-19 VIRUS IS TO STOP IT FROM SPREADING AND YOU STOP IT FROM SPREADING BY BEING SAFE
PLEASE CONTINUE TO WEAR YOUR MASKS
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING WHENEVER POSSIBLE
PLEASE BE SAFE
RIGHT NOW THE BEST WAY TO DEFEAT THE COVID-19 VIRUS IS TO STOP IT FROM SPREADING AND YOU STOP IT FROM SPREADING BY BEING SAFE
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE AGAINST UNIONS:
Has it ever occurred to you that maybe Union Workers are not overpaid and you are just simply underpaid. Think about it. Think about how much you are really worth at work. How much do you value yourself?
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE AGAINST UNIONS:
Has it ever occurred to you that maybe Union Workers are not overpaid and you are just simply underpaid. Think about it. Think about how much you are really worth at work. How much do you value yourself?
HEAT & FROST INSULATORS LOCAL 12
15-32 127th Street - Third Floor - College Point, NY 11356
UNION OFFICE: 718-784-3456
FUNDS OFFICE: 718-784-8883
AJEF: 718-784-1899
Please note due to the upcoming scheduled renovation of our building in Long Island City we have temporarily relocated to 15-32 127th Street - Third Floor
College Point NY 11356
15-32 127th Street - Third Floor - College Point, NY 11356
UNION OFFICE: 718-784-3456
FUNDS OFFICE: 718-784-8883
AJEF: 718-784-1899
Please note due to the upcoming scheduled renovation of our building in Long Island City we have temporarily relocated to 15-32 127th Street - Third Floor
College Point NY 11356
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 12 is committed to delivering proper design, installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation and firestopping in Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island.
Local 12 is part of an international union of more than 25,000 members and is recognized as one of the largest, most influential union of trained Heat and Frost Insulators and Firestop Workers in the world. Local 12 ensures workers’ safety through education and continuous training in advanced application techniques while representing the insulation industry at the federal, state and local government levels. Local 12 is proud to say that its members have been part of building the buildings of New York City and its surrounding areas for over 100 years. All Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12 members are Energy Conservation Specialists.
Insulate it’s worth the energy.
Local 12 is part of an international union of more than 25,000 members and is recognized as one of the largest, most influential union of trained Heat and Frost Insulators and Firestop Workers in the world. Local 12 ensures workers’ safety through education and continuous training in advanced application techniques while representing the insulation industry at the federal, state and local government levels. Local 12 is proud to say that its members have been part of building the buildings of New York City and its surrounding areas for over 100 years. All Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12 members are Energy Conservation Specialists.
Insulate it’s worth the energy.
What is Mechanical Insulation? Mechanical insulation, also known as the “forgotten technology”, is thermal insulation used on piping, equipment, and all types of mechanical systems, including boilers, HVAC systems, and ducts. Mechanical insulation serves the following functions:
- Conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Regulate the temperature of process systems
- Condensation control and mold prevention
- Personnel protection from hot or cold surfaces
DO YOU WANT YOUR INSULATION COMPANY TO BECOME A PART OF LOCAL 12 OR DO YOU AS A NON-UNION INSULATOR WANT TO BECOME PART OF LOCAL 12? PLEASE CONTACT US THROUGH THE OPTIONS BELOW:
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This website is administered by Proud Local 12 Member Al Wassell. The opinions and subject matter on this website solely reflect the opinions and thought process of Al Wassell and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and thoughts of the Membership and Officers of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12.
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