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CMillwright
& Machinery
Erectors Local 740
89 - 07 Atlantic Avenue, Woodhaven, NY 11421
718-849-3636


CURRENT NEWS
Scholarship
Dear Brothers & Sisters
It is time to apply for the Robert J. Cavanaugh - Millwright Local
740 Scholarship.
To do this you will need to contact the New York City District
Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds (212-366-7300 ext.7584) to request
an application for the Charles Johnson Memorial Scholarship. You should
do this the first week in September of your child's senior year of high
school. You will need to meet all the requirements of that scholarship.
All applications must be received
back at the funds office by mid-November of your senior year.
Please keep in mind that the winners are not chosen solely on
their scholastic achievements. They are also measured on their community
service, their participation in other school activities as well as after
school activities. This is all done by an independent agency.
As in the past the member must be in good standing at the time of
the award. This will be a once in a lifetime award to a graduating high
school student going to college for the first time. It will go to the
two applicants from Millwright Local 740 that scores the highest on the
Charles Johnson Scholarship, regardless of their placement for that
scholarship.
Our scholarship is available to the dependant children of members.
Proof of dependency may be required prior to the award.
The awarding of the scholarship, as well as adding the winning
child’s name to the scholarship plaque, will be done in July 2009.
If you have any questions please call the office.
Picnic
This year the Millwright Local 740 Annual Picnic will be held on August
2nd. This year the picnic is free to all members and their immediate
families All info will be mailed out to member's. Please make sure you
read and follow the directions in order to receive tickets.

Fishing Trip
The date for this years Millwright Local 740 Annual Fishing Trip is
August 16th. It will be leaving from Freeport, Long Island this year.
All info will be mailed out to member's.
Apprenticeship Contest Winner's
The following 4th year apprentices participated in this years contest
and placed as follows:
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Paul Knoblock
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Scott Novick
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Justin Lin
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John Cavanaugh 3rd
Congratulations to all.

PAST NEWS
This year our scholarship has grown to two recipient's. They are Patrick
Russo Jr , the son of Conductor Pat Russo and Richard Wengenroth Jr.,
the son of member Richard Wengenroth. Each winner received a $2500.00
check made out to their attending school. Congratulations to both
families.
First Annual Tribute for Our Hero Benefit for the" Bobby's Forever In
Our Hearts Foundation"
On November 7th,2005 Brother Bob Popes son, CPL. Robert C.
Pope made the ultimate sacrifice as an American and lost his life in
Iraq. As a result of this, Bob and his wife Gina have worked many months
and formed the "Bobby's Forever In Our Hearts" Charitable
Foundation". On Saturday, June 14th,2008 the First Annual
Tribute for Our Hero Cpl. Robert C. Pope will be held @
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SHANDON COURT
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115 East Main Street
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East Islip NY
There will be LIVE MUSIC, FOOD ,RAFFLES and a
CASH BAR. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from shop stewards or
at the door. Proceeds from this benefit will be used to set up the
CPL. Robert C. Pope Scholarship Fund and to help the many homeless and
wounded veterans.'
Bobby's Forever in Our Hearts" INFO CALL (631) 581-6837


JOB RELATED
WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEARING LOSS
CLAIMS...
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are exposed to
noise at work, New York State Worker's Compensation Law provides
coverage for occupationally induced and accidental hearing
loss...
Five things you
need to know about the new Workers' Compensation Law
JOB REFERRAL SYSTEM CHANGES
SCHOLARSHIP-
Any member with children in the 12th grade of high
school are eligible for the Robert J. Cavanaugh/Millwright 740
Scholarship. In order to apply, you must apply for The 2008 Charles
Johnson Memorial Scholarship through the District Council. You must call
to request an application. For applications and information call
212-366-7584.All applications must be received back at the funds office
by mid-November of your senior year. The millwright members child who
places the highest score on the Charles Johnson Scholarship will also
receive the Robert J. Cavanaugh Scholarship.

The following
skills have been added to the list of skills that you can have
put in your profile at the District Council Out of Work list.....
For
any members that may be working on jobs with potential health
hazards, the Welfare Fund will now pay for
...
ATTENTION NYS DOT WELDERS NEW RENEWAL
PROCURE....
Welders across the country, including
specialty welders like Millwrights, are showing symptoms of
Parkinson's-like diseases ....
Please
be aware that all outages for Siemens/Westinghouse will
require....
Effective as of January 2005, a
$250 annual working dues assessment has been levied on all
Carpenters and Millwrights performing work for a union
contractor in the jurisdiction of the New York City District
Council. A credit of this $250 will be giving to all Carpenters
and Millwrights who perform Union Participation Duty during the
year. Payment will be deducted from your vacation benefit
distribution in the first quarter of 2006 and annually
thereafter. You can call the Union Activity Hotline Monday
to Friday from 2pm to 4pm @ 212-366-7810, or log onto
www.nycdistrictcouncil.com/mandatoryactivity.asp
It is now mandatory for all
Shop Steward’s of “740” to attend ALL monthly union meeting’s.
Steward’s will be required to sign one of two lists, which will
be located at the door with the warden, Jeff Geddes. One list
will contain names of District Council certified Steward’s, and
one will be for non-certified Steward’s. All names will be
checked!
For any questions regarding this web-site contact
jack@millwrightlocal740.com For any questions
regarding information or business pertaining to Millwright Local
740 contact the office -718-849-3636.
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Copyright © 2008 by Millwright Local 740.
All rights reserved.
Revised:
09/05/08 17:57:36 -0600.


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