January 13, 2021 Dear UA Local 393 Sisters and Brothers, Please find below the minutes for the December 2020 union meeting and the January 2021 Executive Board meeting. Sincerely, Steve Flores Business Manager UA Local 393
Author: Jennie Smith
Regular Union Meeting January 13, 2021
We will hold a regular, full interactive union meeting Wednesday, January 13, at 5:30pm via Zoom. Registration is required.
Retirement Planning Seminar Feb. 20
Now is the time to start planning for your retirement. Please join us to learn more about your U.A. Local No. 393 Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Part A) and U.A. Local No. 393 Defined Contribution Plan (Part B). Saturday, February 20, 20219:00 am: Part A – Retirement Planning Seminar12:00 pm: Part B – Self-Directed Educational […]
HVAC Nor Cal Service Negotiation Meeting
We will be meeting Tuesday, December 15, at 5pm via Zoom to discuss the upcoming HVAC service agreement. This meeting is for all HVAC service technicians. Please have at least 3 items you would like to discuss pertaining to the agreement. View the current agreement here.
Informational Union Meeting Wed., Dec. 9, 2020
Dear Local 393 Brothers and Sisters, I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and healthy. We will be having an informational only (non-interactive) union meeting this Wednesday, December 9, at 5:30pm. We will be providing reports from the business manager, business agents, organizer, and the member advocate. Any questions on their reports […]
Campaign for a Secure Future Updates
December 1, 2020 CSF Monthly Meetings There is no 12/2 meeting. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 6, at 4:30pm. Email RSVP@local393.org to register to attend. Phone Banking to Georgia Taking back the U.S. Senate is critical to protecting unions and working families. In partnership with the AFL-CIO, the South Bay Labor Council is adopting […]
Informational Union Meeting Wed., Nov. 11
Dear UA Local 393 Sisters and Brothers, I hope this letter finds you and your family safe and healthy. We will be having an informational only (non-interactive) union meeting next Wednesday, November 11, at 5:30pm. We will be providing reports from the business manager, business agents, organizer, and the member advocate. Any questions on their […]
Virtual MEPS Lean Construction Training
Hello Everyone, I hope you, your family, friends, and loved ones are safe and healthy. As we continue to navigate our way into the unknown of the construction industry, gaining the union market share is at the top of my mind. In order to do this, we need to position ourselves with the skills, expertise, and […]
No Union Meeting Tonight 10/14
Dear Brothers and Sisters: There is no union meeting tonight, October 14. The next virtual meeting will be Wednesday, November 11, at 5:30pm. Please stay safe and healthy. In Solidarity,Steve Flores
UA Local 393’s Voter Guide Is Here
Dear 393 Brothers and Sisters, COVID-19 has forever changed our lives and the way we do our jobs. This election will be dramatically different than anything we’ve ever seen. So much is at stake – not only the president, but all the state and local leaders who have a direct hand in increasing union construction […]
Your Fall 2020 Newsletter Is Here
Download the newsletter as a PDF here Jump to a story from this newsletter: Guest Leadership Column: Derrick Kualapai 393 Member Truc Cindy Ho: In Recovery & Finding Purpose 393 Member Matt Talbott: Stuntman in Hollywood & on the Job November 3 Election Hub Training Center Update: Benefits of Online Learning Nancy’s Corner: Member Advocate […]
Volunteers Needed!
Sept. 28: Assist local families affected by the CZU fires in the Santa Cruz mountain communities of Boulder Creek, Forest Springs and Big Basin. Sign up to learn more! Call Nancy at: 408-464-3738Send email to:393@memberadvocate.org
Air Quality Index Above 150
September 14, 2020 Dear UA Local 393 Sisters and Brothers: Under Cal/OSHA when the Air Quality Index exceeds 150, employers are required to either send workers home and close down projects, or provide respirators permitting workers to continue to work. Click here for the Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers from Wildfire Smoke in […]
UA International Statement on the 2020 Presidential Election
FROM: General President Mark McManus and the UA Political Engagement Committee DATE: August 17, 2020 SUBJECT: United Association Makes Endorsement in 2020 Presidential Campaign OUR DECISION With under three months until the General Election on November 3, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States […]
United Association Update
July 28, 2020TO ALL LOCAL UNION BUSINESS MANAGERS Dear Brothers and Sisters: Over the past several weeks, the General Office has received inquiries on a number of important issues related to COVID-19 and Local Union elections, membership meetings, approval of expenditures, and allocations of collectively-bargained increases. Given that all Local Unions are dealing with one […]
Campaign for a Secure Future September Events
Please RSVP for all events by emailing RSVP@local393.org! Date and Time Event Wednesday, Sept. 2, 4:30pm Campaign for a Secure Future Virtual MeetingMonthly CSF meeting for UA Local 393 members. A guest speaker and dinner are provided.Location: Zoom – You must RSVP to receive the meeting link. Saturday, Sept. 5, 9:00am Help take back the […]
No Union Meeting in August
Aug. 11, 2020 Dear Members: There is no union meeting in August. The next virtual UA Local 393 union meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:30pm. Thank you and stay safe. UA Local 393
New Holiday Calendar Available
The July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 holiday calendar is now available! Here it is–you can also find it anytime directly from the “Calendars” tab at the top of the website.
UA Local Union 393 Regular Called Meeting Next Wednesday, July 8
There will be a UA Local 393 regular called meeting next Wednesday, July 8, at 5:30pm. This will be a virtual union meeting that requires pre-registration. To register, email RSVP@local393.org by next Tuesday, July 7. You will receive your Zoom link the day of the meeting. In solidarity,Steve FloresBusiness Manager
June 22, 2020, Union Updates
Dear Local 393 Members, Here are some union updates: Free COVID-19 Testing This Thursday, June 25 Construction workers and their families can get tested for COVID-19 this Thursday, June 25, between 10am and 3pm at IBEW 332, 2125 Canoas Garden Ave., San Jose. No appointment, doctor’s note, insurance or payment, nor documentation is required–just show […]
Important Union Updates for June 2020
June 8, 2020 Dear Local 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing information to help navigate this crisis and receive important union updates. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted here on our website ( www.ualocal393.org ). Please make sure you have all of the pertinent information we have […]
Business Manager’s Update on Pay Increase Allocations
May 19, 2020 Dear 393 Members, On March 23, 2020, UA General President Mark McManus sent a correspondence to all UA Business Managers regarding wage allocation during the coronavirus pandemic. You can read the letter here. The correspondence gave each Business Manager authority to determine the allocation of their collectively bargained pay increases on a tentative […]
Compliance with County Shelter Order at Job Sites
May 14, 2020 Dear Members and Contractors: Thank you for your patience and your suggestions as we focus on opening safe construction sites in Santa Clara County. In solidarity with SMART 104 and in response to member concerns about privacy, I authored a letter indicating our union would not comply with certain provisions in the […]
New order allows construction to resume under new safety protocols
May 4, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, UA Local 393 has led efforts in partnership with union and political allies to get job sites open safely. This coordination has been instrumental in securing policies and procedures that prioritize worker safety. Santa Clara County Supervisors Cindy Chavez and Dave Cortese have driven the effort to […]
Important updates on Local 393 Defined Contribution Plan loans and distributions
May 4, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted on our website ( www.ualocal393.org ). Please make sure you have all of the pertinent information we have […]
In Response to #COVID-19 Pandemic: UA Members and Families Can Complete Bachelor’s Degree for Free This Summer
Enroll by May 18th–the UA Will Ensure it Costs You Nothing to Complete Your Degree Because of the current economic and health uncertainty facing many of our members, your union is making it possible for all students who enroll through the UA Low-Cost Degree Program at Central State University this summer to complete their degree […]
Wed. 4/22 at 2pm: Tell San Jose City Council How We Can Safely Resume Construction
Dear 393 Members, During these challenging times, we must demand that job safety and worker protections be implemented and not eroded. The City of San Jose has an online meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, at 2pm, to discuss ideas on how to begin construction during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you can participate by sending an […]
4/7/20 Update from the Business Manager
April 7, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we are providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This is done via email blasts and communications posted here on our website (www.ualocal393.org). Please make sure you have all of the pertinent information we have provided by reading […]
Response Needed to Help Local 393 Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 30, 2020 Dear Local 393 Members: UA Local 393 is gathering information from contractors and members to help the union respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a minute to answer questions regarding your employment status. The form is available at www.ualocal393.org and you can also access it by clicking here or the button […]
3/26 Message from UA General President Mark McManus
Important 3/27 Update from Business Manager Steve Flores
March 27, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted on our website (www.ualocal393.org). Please make sure you have all of the pertinent information we have provided by […]
Latest Updates for UA Local 393 Members and Contractors
March 24, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors, During the coronavirus pandemic, we will be providing our members with updated information to help them navigate this crisis. This will be done via email blasts and communications posted on our website (www.ualocal393.org). Please make sure you have all of the pertinent information we have provided by […]
An Important Message from UA General President Mark McManus
March 20, 2020 Please take a few minutes to listen to this important message from UA General President Mark McManus about the most accurate ways to get information about what is happening right now related to the coronavirus pandemic. We are using our website to share the most accurate information from the United Association and […]
Guidelines to Protect Worker Health Related to Coronavirus and Other Potential Infectious Material (OPIM) in Plumbing and HVAC Systems
United Association (UA) March 18, 2020 I. Purpose: To provide guidance to protect the health of workers performing work on plumbing and HVAC systems. II. Understanding Coronavirus Exposure for the Mechanical Trades It is important to understand that Coronavirus is a large family of viruses found in humans and animals. Coronaviruses are responsible for upper […]
Update on Coronavirus Pandemic
March 18, 2020 Dear 393 Members, On March 16, 2020, a letter was sent to all our members regarding the coronavirus pandemic. The letter included links to the CDC and Santa Clara County Health Department, telephone numbers to our two 24/7 advice nurses, a link to the EDD for unemployment information and a special voicemail […]
Important Information for Local 393 Members Regarding COVID-19
March 16, 2020 Dear 393 Members and Contractors: We are living in unprecedented times and navigating uncharted waters with regard to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. Our top priorities are protecting the health and welfare of our members and ensuring critical union business continues during these trying times. Governor Gavin Newsom announced six counties in the […]
COVID-19 Response Updates Coming Monday 3/16
UA Local 393 Business Manager Steve Flores will have an update on Monday 3/16 regarding how the union is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UA’s Response to the Coronavirus
March 6, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you are very aware, the U.S. and global communities are experiencing an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID‐19), originating in the Wuhan province of China. While the situation continues to evolve with a vast amount of information being reported, I want to let everyone know that the UA […]
2020 Service Pin Awards and Retiree Luncheon
Our annual service pin awards and retiree luncheon on February 1, 2020, was a great success. Check out these photos and download and share your favorites!
Get Your Free Warriors Tickets!
UA Local 393 is a sponsor of the Santa Cruz Warriors. Members and their families are invited to attend two games for free in 2020! Tickets are available for pick-up at the union hall now for these games: Friday, Feb. 29, at 7pm: Austin Spurs vs. Santa Cruz Warriors Saturday, March 28, at 7pm: South […]
Campaign for a Secure Future Events
Friday, February 21, 4-6pm: Informational Picket to Support Safeway WorkersSafeway on 950 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 After more than a year of bargaining and a 95% strike authorization vote, Safeway and the UFCW Local 5 bargaining committee remain far apart. Join the workers on the picket line to show solidarity and pressure the employer. […]