Business Manager's Message

 

July 31, 2009
 

Dear Fellow Member:
 

No doubt about it, this recession is hitting our industry hard. Over the past six months many of our customers have been slashing budgets left and right trying their best to weather the current downturn. This recession can’t last forever; in fact, I can see signs of improvement on the horizon and that’s why your Local Union is investing more in training during this economic hard times.

When we can free up an instructor, your Training Center is offering training classes like Rigging, Welder Certifications, and OSHA 30 during the weekday for those members that are out of work. I have also enclosed a list of night courses that are being offered for this fall. Take a moment to review the list and contact us with your selections. Remember that some courses fill quickly and other require a minimum number of students to run as scheduled.

Training development not only provides people with the skills necessary to do their jobs, but also demonstrates our commitment of providing a highly skilled and productive workforce. Once again I would like to thank all our members who continue to use our training facilities and make the time available to update their skill sets.

 

Fraternally yours,

James B. Kehoe
Business Manager

 

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