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TODAY IS THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2019
HAPPY THURSDAY!
HAVE A GREAT DAY TODAY AND
A GREAT REST OF YOUR WEEK!
THE NEXT REGULAR UNION MEETING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019.
ALL LOCAL 12 MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ALL UNION MEETINGS.
EARLY WITHDRAWAL VACATION FUND CHECKS FOR OCTOBER WILL BE PRINTED ON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
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.
Heavy is the weight of Freedom. Bless all who carry it.
IN MEMORY OF RETIRED LOCAL 12 BUSINESS AGENT FRED HERR SR.
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Local 12:
It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Retired Business Agent Fred Herr Sr. passed away this past Saturday night. Fred fought courageously until the end. He passed away as he lived for 81 years in dignity and strength.
To me Fred was a Local 12 Original. He was an extremely hard worker. When I first came in the Union I had people telling me what a hard worker Fred was as well as stories about his strength. At first I thought could they actually be true but my father told me they were. Then I met Fred and when I saw him in person I could definitely believe the stories. The night I was sworn in he shook my hand and afterward I was glad he didn’t break it. Though for a man with an intimidating appearance he was always a gentleman. He always treated me well and he always supported me in my career as a Local 12 Insulator.
I worked with Fred in the Con Edison Power Plants and he was a bull. He just went into the heat and went after the work. He led by example. He always said you had to work hard to have a good career and he practiced what he preached. I can honestly say I never saw anybody work harder than Fred in my whole career as a Local 12 Insulator.
Fred was Union all the way. He believed in doing things the Local 12 way – the right way. He came in every day and worked hard. He followed the Union rules. Attended Union Meeting regularly throughout his career. He served on the Executive Board and then he was elected Business Agent in 1991. He served Local 12 well as Business Agent until he retired on February 1, 2000. He always fought for better wages and benefits for all Local 12 Members. In his career he was always there for Local 12 in the good times and the bad times. In the end it was always what was best for Local 12 was best for him.
I always appreciated that he appreciated what it meant to be a Local 12 Insulator. I enjoyed talking to him about the history of Local 12. He was the first to explain to me about how we went on strike in the early 1960s to get our Annuity Fund started at $.10 an hour. It was him who was the first to tell me that you always have to respect the title that somebody holds even though you may disagree with them either personally or professionally. I enjoyed seeing him at Local 12 functions such as the Local 12 picnic where he always played cards with my father. At the Local 12 Christmas dances where he always wished me well. He was all about respect and strength. The one word that comes to my mind when I think of Fred is STRONG. There are not to many people that you meet in life and right away they leave you with the sense of the physical power they possess – Fred was that person to me.
He was proud of his family. He was proud of his two sons Fred Jr. and Jim who followed in his footsteps and became outstanding Local 12 Insulators. Both Fred Jr., and Jim inherited his work ethic. Both inherited his commitment to Local 12. Fred Jr., is now retired and Jim continues to make all of us proud in Local 12.
It is never easy to say good bye to a loved one. Your father will always be your father. Your friend and brother will always be your friend and brother. There are no words that can take away the pain of loss that the Herr family and our Local 12 family is suffering right now but I truly believe Fred is in Heaven now.
He showed his strength in his 81 years on this earth now we must be strong for the Herr family. Please keep Fred and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Remember good people must pass away but as long as you keep them in your heart they shall be with you for all eternity.
God Bless You Fred and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon You For All Eternity.
Service Information:
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at:
Kraeer Funeral Home
1 North State Road 7
Margate Florida 33063
Tel: 954-972-7340
In Deepest Sympathy,
Al Wassell
Fund Manager
Benefit Funds of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12
It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Retired Business Agent Fred Herr Sr. passed away this past Saturday night. Fred fought courageously until the end. He passed away as he lived for 81 years in dignity and strength.
To me Fred was a Local 12 Original. He was an extremely hard worker. When I first came in the Union I had people telling me what a hard worker Fred was as well as stories about his strength. At first I thought could they actually be true but my father told me they were. Then I met Fred and when I saw him in person I could definitely believe the stories. The night I was sworn in he shook my hand and afterward I was glad he didn’t break it. Though for a man with an intimidating appearance he was always a gentleman. He always treated me well and he always supported me in my career as a Local 12 Insulator.
I worked with Fred in the Con Edison Power Plants and he was a bull. He just went into the heat and went after the work. He led by example. He always said you had to work hard to have a good career and he practiced what he preached. I can honestly say I never saw anybody work harder than Fred in my whole career as a Local 12 Insulator.
Fred was Union all the way. He believed in doing things the Local 12 way – the right way. He came in every day and worked hard. He followed the Union rules. Attended Union Meeting regularly throughout his career. He served on the Executive Board and then he was elected Business Agent in 1991. He served Local 12 well as Business Agent until he retired on February 1, 2000. He always fought for better wages and benefits for all Local 12 Members. In his career he was always there for Local 12 in the good times and the bad times. In the end it was always what was best for Local 12 was best for him.
I always appreciated that he appreciated what it meant to be a Local 12 Insulator. I enjoyed talking to him about the history of Local 12. He was the first to explain to me about how we went on strike in the early 1960s to get our Annuity Fund started at $.10 an hour. It was him who was the first to tell me that you always have to respect the title that somebody holds even though you may disagree with them either personally or professionally. I enjoyed seeing him at Local 12 functions such as the Local 12 picnic where he always played cards with my father. At the Local 12 Christmas dances where he always wished me well. He was all about respect and strength. The one word that comes to my mind when I think of Fred is STRONG. There are not to many people that you meet in life and right away they leave you with the sense of the physical power they possess – Fred was that person to me.
He was proud of his family. He was proud of his two sons Fred Jr. and Jim who followed in his footsteps and became outstanding Local 12 Insulators. Both Fred Jr., and Jim inherited his work ethic. Both inherited his commitment to Local 12. Fred Jr., is now retired and Jim continues to make all of us proud in Local 12.
It is never easy to say good bye to a loved one. Your father will always be your father. Your friend and brother will always be your friend and brother. There are no words that can take away the pain of loss that the Herr family and our Local 12 family is suffering right now but I truly believe Fred is in Heaven now.
He showed his strength in his 81 years on this earth now we must be strong for the Herr family. Please keep Fred and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Remember good people must pass away but as long as you keep them in your heart they shall be with you for all eternity.
God Bless You Fred and May Perpetual Light Shine Upon You For All Eternity.
Service Information:
Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at:
Kraeer Funeral Home
1 North State Road 7
Margate Florida 33063
Tel: 954-972-7340
In Deepest Sympathy,
Al Wassell
Fund Manager
Benefit Funds of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 12
AUTO WORKERS GO ON STRIKE AFTER YEARS OF TIRELESSLY
HELPING GENERAL MOTORS REACH RECORD-LEVEL PROFITS
UAW SAYS GM REFUSES TO GIVE EVEN AN INCH TO HELP HARD-WORKING MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES
AMONG GM FAILURES, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR THOUSANDS
REMAINS UNSETTLED FOR NO GOOD REASON
UAW TO GM: WE STOOD UP FOR YOU, NOW WE STAND UP FOR US
Local Union leaders from across the nation met Sunday morning after the 2015 General Motors collective bargaining agreement expired Saturday night and opted to strike at midnight on Sunday.
The autoworkers are calling on the Big 3 automaker to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that the company’s UAW members have made to create a healthy, profitable, industry.
“We stood up for General Motors when they needed us most. Now we are standing together in unity and solidarity for our Members, their families and the communities where we work and live,” said UAW Vice President Terry Dittes.
Following a formal meeting of the GM Council consisting of local union leaders, the UAW announced he membership is going on strike at midnight Sunday to secure:
“We told UAW GM members that we would stand up for them and their future,”
said Gary Jones, President of the UAW.
National Bargaining Committee Chair Ted Krumm of UAW Local 652 said “We have been clear at the table about what GM members have indicated we will accept. We are standing up for what is right. We as local unions will sacrifice to stand up for what we deserve.”
“Our members have spoken; we have taken action; and this is a decision we did not make lightly. We are committed to a strong contract at GM that recognizes our UAW members, who make some of the greatest products in the world and make GM so profitable.”
HELPING GENERAL MOTORS REACH RECORD-LEVEL PROFITS
UAW SAYS GM REFUSES TO GIVE EVEN AN INCH TO HELP HARD-WORKING MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES
AMONG GM FAILURES, AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR THOUSANDS
REMAINS UNSETTLED FOR NO GOOD REASON
UAW TO GM: WE STOOD UP FOR YOU, NOW WE STAND UP FOR US
Local Union leaders from across the nation met Sunday morning after the 2015 General Motors collective bargaining agreement expired Saturday night and opted to strike at midnight on Sunday.
The autoworkers are calling on the Big 3 automaker to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that the company’s UAW members have made to create a healthy, profitable, industry.
“We stood up for General Motors when they needed us most. Now we are standing together in unity and solidarity for our Members, their families and the communities where we work and live,” said UAW Vice President Terry Dittes.
Following a formal meeting of the GM Council consisting of local union leaders, the UAW announced he membership is going on strike at midnight Sunday to secure:
- Fair Wages
- Affordable Healthcare
- Our Share of Profits
- Job Security
- A Defined Path to Permanent Seniority for Temps
“We told UAW GM members that we would stand up for them and their future,”
said Gary Jones, President of the UAW.
National Bargaining Committee Chair Ted Krumm of UAW Local 652 said “We have been clear at the table about what GM members have indicated we will accept. We are standing up for what is right. We as local unions will sacrifice to stand up for what we deserve.”
“Our members have spoken; we have taken action; and this is a decision we did not make lightly. We are committed to a strong contract at GM that recognizes our UAW members, who make some of the greatest products in the world and make GM so profitable.”
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Local 12:
Eighteen years ago today on September 11, 2001 the world was changed forever. Please remember to treat this day as a solemn day. Take time to remember all those who died and were injured on September 11, 2001. Also remember all those who have contracted diseases from working on the recovery of this tragic day. We must always remember that we are still at war today – eighteen years later- in the Middle East and around the world fighting terrorism on a daily basis. We must always remember those who have given their lives to protect us not only here in our beloved country but around the world as well. Keep in your thoughts and prayers the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who are protecting us every single day.
There is nothing I could say that could make anything easier or to make the pain of this horrific day go away. I truly believe the best way to honor all those who died is to live your life to the fullest. In their honor cherish every minute of every day. Do not live in hate and fear but live in kindness and courage. Have the courage to have a great life in their honor. I believe they are all watching over us and they would want us to be happy. Live for your best life today but honor the memory of yesterday. I believe Sandy Dahl, the wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, said it best “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”
If you want to do something to honor all of the victims of September 11, 2001, you can do one act of kindness every single day for the rest of your life. That would be a start for a better world.
God Bless America
God Bless All Of You
God Bless Local 12
In Deepest Sincerity,
Al Wassell
Fund Manager
Proud American
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
SUPPORT THE TROOPS
Eighteen years ago today on September 11, 2001 the world was changed forever. Please remember to treat this day as a solemn day. Take time to remember all those who died and were injured on September 11, 2001. Also remember all those who have contracted diseases from working on the recovery of this tragic day. We must always remember that we are still at war today – eighteen years later- in the Middle East and around the world fighting terrorism on a daily basis. We must always remember those who have given their lives to protect us not only here in our beloved country but around the world as well. Keep in your thoughts and prayers the brave men and women of the Armed Forces who are protecting us every single day.
There is nothing I could say that could make anything easier or to make the pain of this horrific day go away. I truly believe the best way to honor all those who died is to live your life to the fullest. In their honor cherish every minute of every day. Do not live in hate and fear but live in kindness and courage. Have the courage to have a great life in their honor. I believe they are all watching over us and they would want us to be happy. Live for your best life today but honor the memory of yesterday. I believe Sandy Dahl, the wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, said it best “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.”
If you want to do something to honor all of the victims of September 11, 2001, you can do one act of kindness every single day for the rest of your life. That would be a start for a better world.
God Bless America
God Bless All Of You
God Bless Local 12
In Deepest Sincerity,
Al Wassell
Fund Manager
Proud American
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
SUPPORT THE TROOPS
On September 11th, 2001, 2,977 civilians were killed and since then 6,969 US Military Personnel have been killed in the Global War on Terror. Promise me you will honor and remember them all.
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 the 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.
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.
THE NEXT REGULAR UNION MEETING WILL BE HELD
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019.
ALL LOCAL 12 MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING
ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ALL UNION MEETINGS.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019.
ALL LOCAL 12 MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING
ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ALL UNION MEETINGS.
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 the 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.
718-784-3456 or by using the contact form on the 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.
HEAT & FROST INSULATORS LOCAL 12
15-32 127th Street - First 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 - First Floor
College Point NY 11356
15-32 127th Street - First 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 - First 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
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